Alarms & Monitoring

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.
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Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz (left) delivered the ESX Keynote, followed by an interview with John Loud.
July 21, 2025
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Johnson Controls taps Hershey exec Chris Scalia as Executive Vice President, Chief HR Officer
July 18, 2025
Scalia succeeds Marlon Sullivan, who will depart Johnson Controls at the end of July and serve as an advisor for several months thereafter.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
July 18, 2025
The comprehensive upgrade replaces thousands of devices to improve the terminal’s fire safety and protection.
Accurate Fire Protection Solutions, located in Hailey, Idaho, is the latest to join Pye-Barker's family of fire & security companies. (L-R) Jay Strickland, Pat Hudalla, Bill Gooding, Kirk Brundage, Kevin McIntyre
July 18, 2025
These latest acquisitions add 13 more fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and security companies across 11 states.
Genetec announces global office expansions
July 16, 2025
The company will expand key locations worldwide to support a 65% increase in global headcount since 2020.
KEENFINITY Group headquarters in Munich now serves as the central hub for the newly independent security and communications technology company.
July 16, 2025
Bosch’s former security and communications product division will now operate as KEENFINITY Group under Triton ownership, following a soft branding launch at ISC West 2025.
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July 16, 2025
On this episode of SecurityDNA, HiveWatch CEO Ryan Schonfeld reflects on his career, convergence, and challenges facing security leaders in this exclusive interview.
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July 15, 2025
New service, being rolled out across New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania, pairs intelligent analytics with human response to prevent crime in real time.
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Security systems play a critical role in protecting homes and families, making uninterrupted service essential as regulatory policies evolve.
July 15, 2025
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) welcomed an Eighth Circuit Court ruling that overturned the FTC’s Negative Option Rule, citing the potential harm it posed to security...
Erika Shugart holds a Ph.D. in biology from the University of Virginia and is a recognized AAAS Fellow for her leadership in public science engagement.
The Monitoring Association has appointed Erika Shugart, Ph.D., as interim CEO to lead the organization following the upcoming retirement of Celia T. Besore.
Checkpoint Systems expands its RFID capabilities with a new facility in Mexico City
The 10,000-square-meter facility is equipped with the latest manufacturing technologies, ensuring the production of top-quality RFID inlays.
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July 9, 2025
Incident Response enables teams to activate response plans, assign tasks, streamline communication, and provide real-time visibility into incident response and resolution.
Telaeris and Stone Security partner to deliver mobile access control, emergency mustering
July 9, 2025
The partnership expands the availability and deployment of Telaeris’ XPressEntry handheld readers.
Honeywell to evaluate strategic alternatives for PSS, WWS businesses as part of portfolio realignment
July 9, 2025
Former CEO of Allied Power Group Jim Masso has been appointed President and CEO of the newly minted Process Automation business.
Liberty Hill ISD partners with Raptor Technologies to enhance school emergency response
July 8, 2025
To further expand coverage, Liberty Hill ISD is also using Vivi’s Emergency Visual Notification technology integrated with Raptor Emergency Management.