Recreational Marijuana Outlets: A New Vertical Market?
Since recreational marijuana sales became legal in Colorado on January 1, 2014, the state has seen a number of break-ins and burglaries.
View ArticleCulture of Accountability & Communication Key to Protection 1’s Employee...
When CEO Tim Whall and GTCR turned Chicago-based Protection 1 back into a private company, they had a couple of goals: to leverage its existing national footprint and build up all its channels,...
View ArticleInsider News & Business: March 2014
On the heels of ADT’s announcement at CES regarding its partnership with McAfee to release collaborated products that offer both physical and digital security protection for its customers.
View ArticleState of the Market: Alarm Systems
When Google purchased Nest Labs Inc. for $3.2 billion late last year, some security dealers groaned while others, such as John Loud, president, LOUD Security, Atlanta, positively accepted the news.
View ArticleFrench Perimeter Solutions Provider Sorhea Acquires Protech
Perimeter security solutions manufacturer Sorhea has acquired Reno, Nev.-based Protech, which specializes in high-security outdoor intrusion sensors, expanding the global reach of the French company,...
View ArticleTelguard Announces Flat Rate for HomeControl Services
Telguard, a provider of wireless alarm communications, interactive and home automation services, announced at ISC West a new service plan for its HomeControl interactive solution currently available...
View ArticleInterlogix Previews Newly Acquired Technology at ISC West
Interlogix, a provider of security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, acquired Ultra High Speed (UHS) from Australian company Hills Limited to broaden its global...
View ArticleDSC Introduces New Product Suites to its PowerSeries Neo System
Tyco Security Products added two new product suites to its PowerSeries Neo intrusion detection system. During ISC West, Tyco’s DSC brand announced the release of WebSA – System Administrator software...
View ArticleResolution Products Helps Keep Devices on the Wall and Out of Landfills
Wireless translators from Resolution Products, Hudson, Wis., are contributing in a big way to keeping “millions of alarm panel sensors” in the field rather than in a landfill somewhere, says Josh...
View ArticleIntrusion Sensor Improvements Add Value for Security Dealers and End Users
Just when it seemed like everything that could be done with intrusion sensors had already been done, along came a host of new ideas for how to improve on motion detectors, contacts and other devices.
View ArticleDigital Shuffle: April 2014
DMP made some significant improvements to its Virtual Keypad 3.5.0 App. The mobile application now supports user code management and panel access. Master level users can add, edit and delete users of...
View ArticleSonitrol Elects New National Dealers Association President & Officers
Sonitrol Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, a provider of verified electronic security for homes, schools and businesses, announced its dealers’ association’s newly elected officers at the Sonitrol National...
View ArticleIs Failing to Report a Break-In Gross Negligence?
An alarm company entered into an agreement to install a security system at a store and also agreed to provide a “central station signal receiving and notification service.”
View ArticleMicro Key Conference Focuses on Workflow Optimization
Attendees were educated on the 350 new features, two mobile applications, add-on modules, and a new graphical user interface for its software, staying with the theme of how the new additions could...
View ArticleThe Protection Bureau Earns Sixth Straight Diamond Certification
The certification recognizes that 100 percent of the company’s central station operators have achieved proficiency and earned certification by passing the CSAA Central Station On-Line Operator...
View ArticleADT Appoints VP of Dealer Sales
In this role, Vogel will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s long-term strategy to grow and optimize the ADT Authorized Dealer Program.
View ArticleEdmonds Group Arranges $30 Million Subprime Account Purchase Program
The buyer, a large alternate asset investing firm, will buy accounts with low credit scores and accounts with no credit score available. The seller will enter into a long term agreement with the buyer...
View ArticleHID Settles Patent Lawsuits Relating to Multi-Technology Readers
HID Global has settled patent-infringement lawsuits against Apollo Security, Applied Wireless IDentifications Group (AWID) Inc., and Secura Key.
View ArticleSonitrol Celebrates 50 Years of Success
Sonitrol Corporation (Sonitrol), Fort Worth, Texas, the creator of verified electronic security for homes, schools and businesses, celebrated a 50-year milestone during its annual Sonitrol National...
View ArticleiBridge® Connected Home Dealer Program Now Accepting Authorized Dealers
Napco Security Technologies’ new iBridge Connected Home Dealer Program was debuted in an informative and spirited reception at ISC West in April.
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