Alarm Systems
Top News
Mango to partner with Affair System
Alliance to focus on distributing video surveillance solutions in Brazil, South America
Defective security system cited in suit against N.C. bank
Suit alleges alarm system could have spared tellers trauma from robbery
Alarm ordinance proposed in Conn. Town Per Mar buys A-1 Alarm Company Nashville increases alarm permit fees The Legal Side: Are a subscriber's own contracts too risky? ADT buys FirstService Security USA Central Station rolls out new alarm monitoring platform
Announcements
DMP hires market development director for financial solutions
Doug Rieman to work with Eastern U.S. DMP dealers that serve financial institution customers
Honeywell releases 2008 Security and Communications Sourcebook
Highlights solutions addressing communication trends in alarm industry
VOXCOM and iControl announce partnership
Honeywell still No. 1 for intrusion market
NextAlarm.com adds two new features to VoIPAlarm 2 UK distributor Norbain adds Cooper Security's products SentryNet Focusing on Providing Dealers with More RMR
ProductWatch
Pyronix to unveil new products DMP panel software upgrade strengthens communication links Bosch expands professional series intrusion detectors series Honeywell releases enhanced LYNXR-I wireless control panel DMP shows new alarm products at ISC West DMP panel card provides cellular link
Alarm Systems Columns
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The Legal Side: Are a subscriber's own contracts too risky?
Legal Side columnist Ken Kirschenbaum addresses whether it's risky for security firm to sign a customer's contract
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The Legal Side: Maintenance v. Service of Alarm Contracts
Are these terms interchangeable? Ken argues that you'd be wise to stick with 'service'
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The Legal Side: California Case Affects Gross Negligence Claims
Ruling from California's highest court affects alarm contract exculpatory clause
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What Do Fire Inspectors Look for During Final Inspection?
Keep inspectors abreast of your plans and check your points as you get ready for the final
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Alarm Systems Features
How video surveillance fits into the home
Our roundtable panel looks at issues of privacy, cost, verification and RMR
Current Thinking on Security Fog Systems
Industry insiders weigh in on potential risks and proper system design
Missing Ethics in Door-to-Door Alarm Sales?
Best Practices in Managing the Central Station: Part 2
Security Dealers Speak Out on Dallas' New Verified-Response Policy Selling Home Automation with Security Coming to Terms with What VoIP Means for the Alarm Industry