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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.
    Residential Technologies

    Editor's Note: What’s Old is New and Innovative Again?

    Paul Rothman
    Nov. 19, 2024
    A highly marketed offering of a 50-year-old alarm technology is likely to generate newfound interest among uninformed residential alarm customers

    Categories

    Access Control
    Alarm Systems & Intrusion Detection
    Artificial Intelligence
    Associations, Research & Training Organizations
    Audio/Visual
    Biometrics
    Camera Accessories
    Cameras
    Central Station Alarm Monitoring
    Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
    Emergency Safety Equipment
    Fire & Life Safety
    Home Alarm Systems
    Home Lighting
    Hosted/Managed Video Surveillance
    Identification Solutions
    Information Security
    Infrared Illuminators
    Installation Tools & Equipment
    Integrated Security Management Systems & PSIM
    Intercom Solutions
    License Plate Detection
    Loss Prevention Solutions
    Monitors & Video Walls
    Networking Equipment and Cabling
    PERS
    Physical Hardening
    Power Systems & Supplies
    Protective Operations & Guard Services
    Robotics
    Safes, Seals and Security Containers
    Security Industry Services
    Security Lighting
    Smart Home
    Thermostats
    Threat Detection, Imaging & Inspection
    Video Analytics
    Video Intercoms
    Video Management Software/VMS
    Video Surveillance Storage
    Video Transmission Equipment
    Wellness/Elderly Monitoring
    Wireless Video Solutions
    Pictured (l to-r): Daniel Oppenheim, Jennifer Holloway, Pam Petrow, and TMA President Steve Butkovich.
    Alarms & Monitoring

    TMA awards four Mel Mahler Awards for outstanding contributions

    The Monitoring Association (formerly CSAA)
    Nov. 12, 2024
    The 2024 Mel Mahler Award recipients are Bill Hobgood, CommSys Incorporated; Jennifer Holloway, CIBC Bank; Daniel Oppenheim, Affiliated Monitoring; and Pam Petrow, Vector Security...
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    Mass Notification Solutions

    Vismo and International SOS aid clients' staff during hurricanes Milton and Helene

    Vismo
    Nov. 11, 2024
    The companies celebrated their ten-year partnership with enhanced safety features and hurricane aid.
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    Alarms & Monitoring

    Verkada unveils new alarms solution, next-gen dome cameras, and expanded AI search capabilities

    Verkada
    Nov. 7, 2024
    Verkada's new alarms solution will empower large and distributed organizations to easily set arming and disarming schedules.
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    Integrators

    Better Protection strengthens Southwest presence with acquisition of DFS Fire Systems

    Nov. 7, 2024
    This partnership establishes a Better Protection platform to support their growing national reach.
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    Fire & Life Safety Apps

    Alertro launches SMART Travel for safe and informed global journeys

    Alertro
    Nov. 6, 2024
    SMART Travel delivers timely, location-specific alerts based on threat information received from trusted sources.
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    Integrators

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires New Jersey's Systems Design Group

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
    Nov. 1, 2024
    This acquisition enables Pye-Barker to service more customers in the tri-state region.
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    Integrated Security Management Systems & PSIM

    VIVOTEK Device Manager

    Vivotek Inc.
    Oct. 31, 2024
    Device Manager enables users to manage thousands of cameras remotely with real-time alerts and updates, with no need for on-site visits.
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    Integrators

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Fresno fire sprinkler servicer MS Fire Protection

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
    Oct. 31, 2024
    Based in Fresno, California, MS Fire Protection provides a valuable launch point for Pye-Barker's fire sprinkler operations in the Central Valley region.
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    Alarms & Monitoring

    Executive leadership consultant to deliver keynote address at 2024 TMA OPSTech

    The Monitoring Association (formerly CSAA)
    Oct. 31, 2024
    The session will explore the three primary factors that drain energy in the workplace.
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    Alarms & Monitoring

    COPS Monitoring makes significant technology investment

    COPS Monitoring
    Oct. 31, 2024
    The company has made a significant data storage upgrade to NetApp's Storage Area Network (SAN).
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    Emergency Management Software

    Zenitel Connect Pro

    Zenitel USA
    Oct. 29, 2024
    Zenitel Connect Pro makes it easier for security system integrators to incorporate audio into the security mix, including video management and access control solutions.