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  • April 2019

    • April 2019

    Photo: Select Security
    Backed by years of experience and an aggressive M&A strategy, Pat Egan and Steve Firestone have overseen Select Security’s rise to fastest-growing security integration company
    Integrators

    Security Business Fast50 No. 1: Select Success

    Paul Rothman
    April 18, 2019
    Backed by 40-plus years of experience and an aggressive acquisition strategy, Select Security is the 2019 Fast50 fastest-growing security integration company
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    Integrators

    Security Business Fast50 2019: Consolidation Takes Hold

    Paul Rothman
    April 18, 2019
    While the top-ranked companies benefited greatly from M&A, security integrators are enjoying increasing growth and success no matter their size
    Fast50 Art Research
    Integrators

    Security Business Fast50 2019 - Market Research

    April 18, 2019
    Learn more about security technology and business trends from the Fast50 integrators themselves
    Fast50 Art Rankings
    Integrators

    Security Business Fast50 2019 - Full Rankings

    April 18, 2019
    Access a PDF of the full 2019 Fast50
    Briscoe Protective Systems' management team includes (L-R): Denise Rueda, Assistant VP Commercial; David Miranda, COO Commercial; Alexander Schuil, CEO; Steve Schlansky, COO Residential; Jan Willem Giesberts, EVP Finance & Accounting/Controller; and Jennifer Sabatino, Director of Employee Relations/Exec Assistant.
    Integrators

    Fast50 No. 2: Bringing it all Together at Briscoe Protective Systems

    Catherine Berce
    April 18, 2019
    The melding of three major companies under one brand has enabled the growth of one of the largest privately held security service providers in New York

    More content from April 2019

    Photo: Convergint
    Convergint Technologies continues to grow its team and in 2018, the company hired its 4,000th colleague.
    Integrators

    Fast50 No. 3: Convergint Isn't Slowing Down

    Paul Rothman
    April 18, 2019
    A record 2018 saw the company acquire nine integration firms, hire its 4,000th colleague and top the billion-dollar mark
    Photo: Laura Muysenberg, Presidio
    Presidio's Physical Security team includes (L-R) Shaun Purvis, Solution Architect; Charlie Booth, Account Executive; Ed VanWinkle, Account Executive; Adam Glaser, Operations Manager; Luke Leatrea, Field Supervisor; and Ryan Bailey Account Executive.
    Integrators

    Fast50 2019 No. 4: Future Built

    Deborah L. O'Mara
    April 18, 2019
    Presidio is growing quickly thanks to a focus on marrying IT-centric services with traditional physical security technologies
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    Integrators

    Fast50 No. 5: Primed for Growth

    Larry Bernstein
    April 18, 2019
    Thanks to an IT-centric focus on security integration, Prime Communications has found its niche
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    Video Surveillance

    Editor's Note: Deepfakes - A Very Real Threat

    Paul Rothman
    April 18, 2019
    AI-powered methods of digital video manipulation have the potential to alter the security industry
    Brian Coulombe is Principal and Director of Operations at DVS, a division of Ross & Baruzzini. He can be reached at bcoulombe@dvssecurity.com, through Linked in at www.linkedin.com/in/brian-coulombe, or on Twitter @DVS_RB.
    Wireless Access Control Solutions

    Tech Trends: The State of Wireless Access Control

    Brian Coulombe
    April 18, 2019
    Wired can still get the job done, but the prospect of 50-percent cost savings per door can be enticing for a variety of markets
    Timothy J. Pastore, Esq., is a Partner in the New York office of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP (www.mmwr.com), where he is Vice-Chair of the Litigation Department. Before entering private practice, Mr. Pastore was an officer and Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the U.S. Air Force and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. Reach him at (212) 551-7707 or by e-mail at tpastore@mmwr.com.
    Integrators

    Legal Brief: Negligence vs. Gross Negligence

    Timothy J. Pastore, Esq.
    April 18, 2019
    The difference between the two can have a major impact on limitation of liability for a security business
    Chris Peterson is the founder and president of Vector Firm (www.vectorfirm.com), a sales consulting and training company built specifically for the security industry. To request more info about the company, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/12361573.
    Integrators

    Modern Selling: Get Personal

    Chris Peterson
    April 18, 2019
    How to shift away from probing questions and tailor them more to the individual
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    Arlo
    Cansec Aperio
    Dahua Logo Black With Red D
    Video Surveillance

    Dahua Technology USA celebrates five years in North America

    Dahua Technology USA
    March 26, 2019
    “Empowering through Technology” to be the company's theme at ISC West
    Dunkel
    Integrators

    Dan Dunkel to guide PSA's Managed Security Service Provider Program

    PSA Security Network
    March 26, 2019
    Program designed to help security integrators realize the potential and benefits of a managed services business model
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    Access Control

    Paxton begins a new distribution relationship with ADI

    Paxton Access Inc.
    March 26, 2019
    Relationship to help company grow its distribution base in North America
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    Integrators

    ESA and SIA to collaborate on workforce development

    Security Industry Association (SIA)
    March 26, 2019
    Associations to identify key areas of collaboration on resources to help members address employee shortages
    (Photo courtesy Nortek Security & Control)
    Recognizing U.S. Army Capt. Jake Murphy’s immense bravery, the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence, Supporting Empowerment) program provided him and his family a specially adapted smart home with technologies by Nortek Security & Control in an effort to help improve and simplify everyday life for the family of four.
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    Integrators

    Sonitrol of Fort Lauderdale and 3xLOGIC partner on security upgrade project

    3xLOGIC
    March 26, 2019
    New system to protect Junior Achievement of South Florida
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    Alarms & Monitoring

    Georgia ESA appeals Sandy Springs ruling

    March 26, 2019
    Security Industry Alarm Coalition accepting donations for legal fees
    Chris Edwards
    Integrators

    Per Mar Security Services hires Chris Edwards as President of Electronic Security

    Per Mar Security Services
    March 26, 2019
    He will oversee sales, operations, marketing, security monitoring, customer care and data entry
    Convergint
    Integrators

    Convergint acquires Security Solutions & Management (SS&M)

    Convergint Technologies LLC
    March 26, 2019
    North Carolina-based firm to expand company's expertise in the government, healthcare, and retail security fields
    Graphic: Parks Associates
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    Integrators

    Parks Associates: 42% of security dealers offered video verification in 2018

    Parks Associates
    March 26, 2019
    21% say they offer aging-in-place/independent living solutions
    Aiphone's new Elite Dealer program offers qualified dealers a range of incentives designed to help them grow their businesses.
    Video Intercoms

    Aiphone introduces 'Elite Dealer' incentive program

    Aiphone Communications
    March 26, 2019
    Exclusive incentives help dealers grow their businesses
    Image Courtesy of BigStock.com
    Employees who are unaware of the risks associated with oversharing on social media can endanger the company’s intellectual property, reputation, clients, and fellow employees.
    Information Security

    The Security and Social Media Dilemma

    March 25, 2019
    Today’s CSO must be aware of risks posed by insiders and possess potential mitigation strategies
    (Photo courtesy SIA)
    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Mark McCourt as the recipient of the 2018 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award, which recognizes SIA volunteers who have made tireless efforts to expand SIA’s programs and services.
    Robotics

    SIA names Mark McCourt as 2018 'Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year'

    Security Industry Association (SIA)
    March 22, 2019
    McCourt, who leads SIA's Autonomous Robotics Working Group, will be honored during ISC West 2019
    Vivint Car Guard
    Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

    Vivint Car Guard

    Vivint
    March 22, 2019
    Vivint combines home and car security into a single app experience
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    To learn where cities are as it relates to smart city implementations and some of the factors that are hindering their efforts, Johnson Controls recently conducted its second annual “Smart City Indicator Survey,” which polled more than 330 city leaders across 20 countries, including 120 from Canada and the U.S. Overall, the survey found that the majority of cities are early in the process of implementing their smart strategy.
    Integrators

    'Smart City' dream still on hold for many municipalities

    Joel Griffin
    March 21, 2019
    New survey conducted by Johnson Controls reveals the obstacles facing smart city implementations
    The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the introduction of its Five Diamond Dealer Program. An extension of its prestigious Five Diamond Designation, which is the standard of excellence for the monitoring industry, the new program provides the means for TMA Five Diamond-designated alarm companies to share the benefits of its designation with key dealers.
    Authorized Dealer Programs

    TMA launches ‘Five Diamond Dealer Program’

    The Monitoring Association (formerly CSAA)
    March 21, 2019
    Prestigious designation for security monitoring centers offers new opportunities for qualified dealers
    NSI Industries announced last week that it is merging with Platinum Tools.
    Installation Tools & Equipment

    NSI Industries merges with Platinum Tools

    March 19, 2019
    Merger to expand NSI’s product portfolio, grow market reach
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    Connectivity in the physical access control world is the goal most solutions providers are striving to achieve.
    Access Control

    HID and Mercury create a technology roadmap that works

    Steve Lasky
    March 15, 2019
    Cultivating a strong relationship with consultants and end-user clients puts a laser-focused vision on tomorrow
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    Night-Vision, Thermal & Infrared Cameras

    FLIR to open new D.C. headquarters

    March 13, 2019
    New facility expand company's presence in area, create new space to showcase technology
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    Video Management Software/VMS

    Milestone Systems launches Milestone Marketplace

    Milestone Systems
    March 7, 2019
    Digital platform for video technology industry connects buyers and sellers to co-create innovative solutions
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    Google has admitted that Nest Guard, pictured above, has a built-in microphone whose existence the company failed to disclose in any of the product’s literature.
    Alarm Systems & Intrusion Detection

    ESA, TMA dispute Google's recent statement on security system microphones

    March 5, 2019
    Organizations say tech giant's assertion that systems 'often use microphones' misrepresent the vast majority of installed residential security systems
    Rasilient
    Video Surveillance

    Rasilient joins Milestone System Builder Program

    Rasilient Systems
    Feb. 27, 2019
    Program to deliver video surveillance server and storage products preinstalled with XProtect VMS