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Residential Technologies
The Future of the Home Security Market
Mitchell Klein
Feb. 12, 2021
5 key trends exposed at CES 2021
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CES Show
CES Tech Creates Opportunity
Giles Sutton
Feb. 12, 2021
How security integrators can leverage the “cool gadget” hype
CES Show
Security Business Product Spotlight: CES 2021 Edition
Feb. 12, 2021
New security products from the 2021 Virtual CES show floor
COVID-19
Legal Brief: Vaccination Implications
Timothy J. Pastore, Esq.
Feb. 12, 2021
Legal considerations facing security integrators range from customers denying access to facilities to employee exceptions
COVID-19
Tech Trends: Is The ‘Clean’ Building the New ‘Smart’ Building?
Brandon Reich
Feb. 12, 2021
Enterprise organizations are rethinking the workspace of the future, which brings major implications to security technology providers
More content from February 2021
CES Show
Editor's Note: Open Your Mind to CES Innovations
Paul Rothman
Feb. 12, 2021
You would be surprised how many consumer products could be adapted to the security industry
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Residential Technologies
The Case for Water Monitoring
Dan Goodman
Feb. 12, 2021
Integrators hoping to provide comprehensive smart home and business protection could start with these specialty systems, popular at CES
Integrators
Integrator Connection: Sciens' Buy and Build Playbook
Larry Bernstein
Feb. 12, 2021
Thanks to a clear vision and philosophy, Sciens Building Solutions has quickly built and grown its fire and security services business
Alarms & Monitoring
Q&A: ESA President Jamie Vos
Paul Rothman
Feb. 12, 2021
New Electronic Security Association president faced unprecedented challenges in first six months
Integrators
Modern Selling: The Sales Manager Playbook
Chris Peterson
Feb. 12, 2021
5 ways to ditch the spreadsheets and take a more active role in helping your sales team to succeed
Integrators
Insider Intelligence: It is Time to Make a Change
Anthony Berticelli
Feb. 12, 2021
The stage was set in 2020 as we learned to be flexible and open to change...now you should take action
Integrators
Q&A: New PSA CEO Matt Barnette
Paul Rothman
Feb. 9, 2021
Industry veteran talks recovery, the future of the organization, plans for the annual PSA-TEC and more
CES Show
CES: Dutch company adds intelligence to the electric strike
Paul Rothman
Jan. 27, 2021
DEN Smart Home takes an alternative approach to smart locks
Integrators
Tony D’Onofrio Named CEO and Managing Director of Prosegur Security’s retail business unit
Jan. 26, 2021
Prior to joining Prosegur, D’Onofrio served as CEO of TD Insights, a retail and security consultancy firm
Alarms & Monitoring
Netwatch Group appoints Kurt Takahashi as CEO
Netwatch Group
Jan. 26, 2021
Former Pelco, AMAG exec to lead video and alarm monitoring businesses
Business Services for Security Dealers & Integrators
Constellation Affiliated Partners acquires INSUREtrust
Jan. 26, 2021
INSUREtrust sepcializes in distributing cyber liability, technology errors & omissions and miscellaneous professional liability coverages
Associations, Research & Training Organizations
Mission 500 successfully adjusts to 2020; looks forward to 2021
Mission 500
Jan. 26, 2021
Laurie Gift Harris named organization's new Executive Director
Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
Sage Integration opens Dallas-Fort Worth office
Sage Integration
Jan. 26, 2021
Facility becomes the integrator's third national location
Integrators
Brinks Home Security announces long-term contract with largest dealer, Skyline Security
Brinks Home
Jan. 26, 2021
Partnership will increase profitability and lay foundation for shared growth
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Video Surveillance
Report: Video surveillance market poised for strong rebound in wake of Covid
Jan. 21, 2021
New research from Memoori predicts industry growth will be influenced by the evolution of tech, geopolitical challenges
Integrators
Kimberlite completes acquisition of Security First Alarm King
Kimberlite Corporation
Jan. 20, 2021
Purchase represents the first non-Sonitrol transaction by company in its continuing growth and acquisition strategy in California and the West Coast
Alarms & Monitoring
Electronic Security Association (ESA) takes sole ownership of ESX show
Paul Rothman
Jan. 20, 2021
The Monitoring Association (TMA) ends affiliation with annual event
Access Control
Feenics Inc. unveils its CloudForce Alliance Program
Feenics, an ACRE company
Jan. 20, 2021
New partner program is designed to distinguish and build a community of Feenics’ best in class systems integrators
Protective Operations & Guard Services
Allied Universal acquires Atlanta-based SecurAmerica
Allied Universal
Jan. 20, 2021
SecurAmerica is a privately held, Georgia-based security company with 49 offices located throughout the United States
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CES Show
Live from CES: Security related tech trends - Part 2
Steve Surfaro
Jan. 19, 2021
Technologist Steve Surfaro examines innovations in nano sensors, smart locks, LiDAR, and more
Access Control
Paxton10 Combines Access Control, Video Surveillance
Will Christensen
Jan. 18, 2021
The System will be available in the United States beginning Feb. 1.
Associations, Research & Training Organizations
125th NFPA Anniversary Conference Series unveiled
NFPA
Jan. 15, 2021
The 2021 NFPA Conference & Expo will not happen as scheduled and instead will be replaced with a year-long, targeted, virtual experience
Integrators
Fedora Security and Intertech Ci merger will provide key technologies to more industries
Fedora Intertech
Jan. 15, 2021
Fedora Intertech will serve organizations in the U.S. and abroad, combining Fedora Security’s innovative security technologies and Intertech’s expertise in systems integration...
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Locks
LOCKLY looks to stand out in a crowded smart lock market
Joel Griffin
Jan. 14, 2021
Company’s head of sales discusses their plans for the professional market, new product launches at CES 2021
Fire Detectors - Smoke, Heat, Optical
Live from CES: A new method of smoke detection
Paul Rothman
Jan. 14, 2021
SAAM’s proprietary spectroscopy-based technology detects chemical changes in the air for early warning
Photo: Ring
CES Show
Ring unveils end-to-end video encryption
Staff Reports
Jan. 14, 2021
Customer-controlled service further protects video from doorbells and cameras
Cybersecurity
Microsoft president hopes SolarWinds, Covid-related hacks serve as 'clarion calls' for tech industry
Joel Griffin
Jan. 13, 2021
Brad Smith says industry and nations need to take a stand against these kinds of cyberattacks during CES keynote
Alarms & Monitoring
Alarm Financial Services provides loan to Alarms Incorporated in acquisition of Verified Alarms
Acquisition & Funding Services (AFS)
Jan. 13, 2021
Alarms Inc. has also specialized in residential and commercial alarm systems for about 40 years
Video Surveillance
Software drives new era of video surveillance innovation at CES
Joel Griffin
Jan. 13, 2021
Solutions on display during tradeshow highlight how software-driven solutions are revolutionizing the industry
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CES Show
CES: Essence brings 5G to PERS, intrusion detection
Paul Rothman
Jan. 13, 2021
Cutting-edge cellular communications technology brings variety of benefits to the product offerings
CES Show
2GIG panel wins CTA Security and Surveillance Product of the Year Award
Nice/Nortek Control
Jan. 13, 2021
New EDGE Security Panel and Builder Program earn coveted honors from Consumer Technology Association
CES Show
Live from CES: Security related tech trends - Part 1
Steve Surfaro
Jan. 12, 2021
Expert Steve Surfaro takes a closer look at innovations in 3D cameras, 5G, AI, WiFi and more
Alarms & Monitoring
COPS Monitoring achieves HIPAA compliance with Compliancy Group
COPS Monitoring
Jan. 12, 2021
COPS has earned Seal of Compliance, a distinction issued only to organizations that have implemented an effective HIPAA compliance program
Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
With “Ultimate Sunset Offer,” Alula gives installers a pain-free path to 5G
Alula
Jan. 12, 2021
Eighteen months of service credits make BAT-connect virtually free
Integrators
Brian Duffy named CEO of Per Mar Security Services
Per Mar Security Services
Jan. 12, 2021
Duffy joined Per Mar full-time in 2012 as General Manager of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa branch
Integrators
South Western Communications acquires All Systems
Jan. 12, 2021
SWC’s acquisition of All Systems aligned with its strategic growth initiative to diversify its business and service area
CES Show
Alarm.com unveils new video doorbell and LTE sensor at CES
Paul Rothman
Jan. 11, 2021
Touchless doorbell option supports social distancing requirements; while sensor brings connectivity to any area that can receive LTE signals
Integrators
Barnes Buchanan Conference canceled
Staff Reports
Jan. 8, 2021
Annual Alarm Industry and Market Overview expected to be available in March
(Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
Security Executives
Capitol siege a security failure on multiple levels
Joel Griffin
Jan. 8, 2021
Experts weigh in on what went wrong and what needs to be to be done to prevent similar breaches
Cameras
LenelS2 announces strategic agreement with Bosch Building Technologies to resell Bosch IP cameras
LenelS2
Jan. 7, 2021
Bosch IP cameras integrate with all LenelS2 video management solutions, joins Carrier’s Healthy Buildings Program
Alarms & Monitoring
ShotSpotter release report that reveals a dramatic rise of 48 percent in gunshot incidents during 2020
ShotSpotter
Jan. 7, 2021
New Year’s eve logs 12,266 gunshot alerts in 24 hours; nearly double the three-year average
Access Control
Allegion acquires Yonomi
Staff Reports
Jan. 6, 2021
Company expands its capabilities in the smart home market with purchase of IoT cloud platform developer