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    The SecurityInfoWatch.com Alarms & Monitoring category is a collection of news, analysis, and other information relevant to security professionals involved in the installation and/or monitoring of commercial and residential security systems. It covers both technology and business trends that impact the intrusion, fire, life safety, and central station alarm monitoring industries.
    Vector Security, Inc. earns UL Alarm Validation Scoring (AVS-01) Standard Certification
    Vector Security
    July 3, 2025
    AVS-01 enhances alarm verification and prioritization for emergency response efficiency.

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    When I recommend to my clients that they stock and train the application of Narcan, their kneejerk response is: “That does not happen in workplaces, so we can’t deploy Narcan!
    Bo Mitchell
    June 24, 2025
    Not just in the streets and neighborhoods, but in workplaces like yours across the nation.
    Magnasphere’s Goshen manufacturing facility achieves ISO 9001 Certification
    Magnasphere Corp.
    June 24, 2025
    The Goshen facility plays a critical role in Magnasphere’s manufacturing operations.
    AURA says its platform connects alarm receiving centers to a vetted network of security responders, enabling automated guard dispatch and real-time coordination through its centralized control system.
    Rodney Bosch
    June 20, 2025
    Timothy Garrett, president of AURA’s U.S. division, explains how the company’s on-demand response platform aims to support alarm dealers, integrators and monitoring centers.
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    Honeywell's Jeff Stanek, left, moderated the panel as speakers discussed emerging trends in building security, automation and integrated technologies during the 2025 Honeywell Users Group conference in Phoenix.
    Rodney Bosch
    June 19, 2025
    A panel at the 2025 Honeywell Users Group in Phoenix explored how AI, mobile credentials and integrated building systems are reshaping security operations and driving smarter,...
    Johnson Controls Simplex Incident Manager
    Johnson Controls
    June 18, 2025
    The solution enables facility teams to monitor and manage their fire alarm systems across multiple buildings from a central workstation.
    Zebra Technologies EM45 Enterprise Mobile
    The device features one-touch, push-to-talk collaboration and three custom action buttons to enable barcode scanning and distress call alerts.
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    A new market report projects that demand for intelligent fire detection and suppression systems in data centers will more than double by 2034, driven by the global growth of AI, cloud computing, and mission-critical digital infrastructure.
    June 17, 2025
    Fueled by the global expansion of AI, cloud and high-performance computing, the demand for advanced fire detection and suppression systems in data centers is expected to more ...
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    D-Tools
    June 17, 2025
    The new integration, expected in Q3 2025, aims to connect fire alarm system design with project execution to reduce errors and speed up delivery for contractors.
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    Emergency24
    June 16, 2025
    Emergency24 has integrated with Intrado’s Emergency Data Broker platform to digitally transmit alarm data to 911 centers nationwide, cutting dispatch times from minutes to seconds...
    Jon Polly is the Chief Solutions Officer for ProTecht Solutions Partners (www.protechtsolutionspartners.com), , a security technology consulting firm that works with smart cities and corporations to bring business intelligence and public safety through security IoT applications. He has worked as a Project Manager and System Designer for City-Wide surveillance and Transportation camera projects in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C.; Charleston, S.C.; and Washington, D.C. He is certified in Critical Chain Project Management (IC3PM) by the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA). • (704) 759-6837
    Jon Polly
    June 13, 2025
    A variety of use-cases and markets are discovering the power of audio when coupled with existing security technology
    Raptor Eventsafe
    Raptor Technologies
    June 13, 2025
    Raptor EventSafe is a comprehensive solution designed to streamline event management and enhance safety for K-12 schools.
    Virginia 911 center implements ASAP Service to reduce alarm notification impact
    Genetec brings powerful new capabilities to Security Center SaaS
    Genetec
    June 13, 2025
    The latest updates expand support for direct-to-cloud cameras, improve edge recording capabilities, and introduce new third-party analytics integrations.
    Intelligent Data, Intelligent Buildings: How access control systems can improve modern workspaces
    Paav Gandhi
    June 11, 2025
    Intelligent data is key for security professionals looking to prove the wider ROI and business benefits of an upgraded physical security system.
    Honeywell launches AI-powered Connected Solutions for building management
    Honeywell
    June 10, 2025
    With Connected Solutions, which is built on Honeywell Forge, building operators can manage Honeywell software, systems, and devices through one integrated interface.