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    The drastic impact of new tax laws has owners of S corporations, LLCs and partnerships reassessing their choice of classification.
    The drastic impact of new tax laws has owners of S corporations, LLCs and partnerships reassessing their choice of classification
    June 13, 2018
    Tom Erhardt, President and COO at Guardian Alarm, works with Capital One as his company continues to expand via M&A.
    The company’s path to profits is built on a solid acquisition strategy complemented by organic growth
    June 13, 2018
    Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
    A look at technological advances to solve the problem of weak IP camera passwords
    June 13, 2018
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    Partnering with a co-employment provider can eliminate the HR headaches for small businesses
    Partnering with a co-employment provider can eliminate the HR headaches for small businesses
    June 13, 2018
    Ric McCullough is COO for PSA Security Network. To request more information about PSA, please visit www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
    Accountability and its influence on company culture
    June 13, 2018
    Sale closure and new phase of growth set for July
    May 24, 2018
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    Warranty went into effect May 1, 2018
    May 24, 2018
    In the past few years, access control has been a major proving ground for mobility in the security industry.
    AUSTIN, Texas, May 7, 2018 – HID Global®, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced that its award-winning HID Mobile Access® solution is one of the industry...
    May 24, 2018
    By popular demand, Napco’s StarLink® Series Cellular & IP Alarm Communications solutions line, now includes original StarLink Intrusion Radios, StarLink Fire Dual Path Cellular &/or IP Models, Mercantile (Metal) Models, and all-new StarLink Connect™ Communicators.
    Extension to facilitate a smooth transition from CDMA to LTE technology
    May 24, 2018
    Investment to accelerate adoption of RemoteLock Cloud Platform for smart locks
    May 24, 2018
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    Association celebrates his decades of service
    May 24, 2018
    The Security Industry Association (www.siaonline.org) is the leading trade association for electronic and physical security solution providers.
    Bills include comprehensive school plan and procurement fund as well as updated building code requirements
    May 24, 2018
    CSAA is now know as The Monitoring Association.
    Winners to be revealed at ESX show in June
    May 24, 2018
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    Vision was also a finalist in the Technology Company of the Year award category
    May 24, 2018
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    First course begins on June 5
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    Company's Fusion monitoring center certified on its facility, staffing, technology and processes/procedures
    May 24, 2018
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    Alarm One Inc. acquisition is its second in the state in 2018
    May 24, 2018
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    With the door-to-door sales season set to shift into high gear, the Better Business Bureau (BBB), in conjunction with the Electronic Security Association (ESA), The Monitoring Association (TMA) and ADT, held a press conference in Baton Rouge, La., last week in the headquarters of the Louisiana State Fire Marshal to discuss how consumers have been impacted by deceptive sales tactics and what authorities and reputable dealers are doing to combat the problem.
    Despite a declining number of complaints, industry vows to maintain pressure on fraudsters
    May 22, 2018
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    Nortek's recent acquisition of IntelliVision moves the company into the higher realm of AI and advanced analytics.
    Advanced analytics and AI lead the company into new markets and a provides a competitive edge
    May 18, 2018
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    Cofense Triage phishing incident response bolsters ADT Cybersecurity’s managed detection and response (MDR) offering
    May 17, 2018
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    To provide a practical solution to the monitoring of transportation infrastructure, where maximum situational awareness is paramount, Bosch Building Technologies has combined the innovation behind its video security cameras with the video management expertise of Intelligent Security Systems (ISS).
    Combination of companies' solutions intelligently manage and control vital traffic data, registrations, and vehicle permissions
    May 17, 2018
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    Arecont Vision on Monday announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a restructuring effort that is expected to result in the company being sold to a private equity firm.
    Company currently negotiating sale to private equity firm
    May 14, 2018
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    From left to right: Axis Communications’ Senior Director of Sales, Larry Newman, Business Area Director for the Mid-Atlantic, Dave Tynan, the Swedish Ambassador to the U.S., Karin Olofsdotter, and Axis’ VP, Americas, Fredrik Nilsson celebrate the grand opening of the newest AEC in Washington, DC.
    AEC features a state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC), complete with the ability to view live and test Axis solutions as well as ecosystem partner solutions
    May 11, 2018
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    Altronix has named Stephen Oliva as their new Western Regional Sales Manager.
    Oliva named as company's U.S. Western Regional Sales Manager
    May 11, 2018
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    Hikvision and ADT/Protection 1 provided an upgraded security system for Battleship North Carolina, a stationary nine-level ship and museum honoring veterans.
    ADT/Protection 1 donates installation for system upgrade at memorial honoring North Carolina veterans
    May 10, 2018
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    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has commended the signing of companion bills impacting alarm systems companies in Maryland – House Bills (HB) 645 and 1117 and their corresponding companion Senate Bills (SB) 662 and 927.
    Legislation provides commonsense updates and reforms pertaining to low-voltage alarm licensing and false alarm reduction
    May 10, 2018
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    Canon once again raised eyebrows across the video surveillance industry on Tuesday as the company announced that it has acquired BriefCam, an Israeli-based provider of video content analysis software.
    Company poised to take advantage of the burgeoning video analytics market with its latest purchase
    May 9, 2018
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    The Freedonia Group predicts all-in-one smart home security systems and kits are expected to increase 26 percent from 2017 to $3.4 billion by year-end 2018 and eventually reach $4.8 billion by 2025.
    The most significant driver of consumer adoption is the potential cost savings
    May 8, 2018
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    It is the company’s ninth acquisition since early 2017
    May 8, 2018
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    This graphic shows the American market for remote monitoring services from 2017 to 2022.
    MSOs, DIY providers expected to begin eroding market share of traditional security dealers
    May 7, 2018
    Combined solution delivers advanced levels of security, performance and compliance
    May 2, 2018
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    Event to deliver 300-plus sessions on topics ranging from AI to active shooters
    May 1, 2018
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    Security Lock Distributors' new state-of-the-art warehouse at 640 Heathrow Drive in Lincolnshire, Ill. has nearly 50,000 square feet of space, and replaces the company’s facility in Buffalo Grove, Ill.
    Company expands its distribution capabilities with opening of new facility
    May 1, 2018
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    Online resources for engineers, project managers, and technical consultants deliver new education and training options
    April 27, 2018
    From left to right: David Walsh, CEO of Netwatch Group, Samir Samhouri, Chairman of Netwatch Group, and Woodie Andrawos, Managing Director and President of NMC.
    Netwatch Group formed after one of the largest single industry consolidations to date
    April 25, 2018
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    HES and Securitron were recently merged together to create ASSA ABLOY Electronic Security Hardware.
    Two of the industry's most well-known brands recently combined to form ASSA ABLOY Electronic Security Hardware
    April 24, 2018
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    Silicon Labs announced last week that it has completed its acquisition of Sigma Designs’ Z-Wave business, including a team of approximately 100 employees, for $240 million in an all-cash transaction.
    Acquisition to strengthen company's position in the smart home market
    April 24, 2018