January 2019

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Security Business Cover Story (Jan. 2019): Why Total Cost to Serve may be one of the most important metrics for a successful security service business
Security Business Cover Story (Jan. 2019): Why Total Cost to Serve may be one of the most important metrics for a successful security service business
Security Business Cover Story (Jan. 2019): Why Total Cost to Serve may be one of the most important metrics for a successful security service business
Security Business Cover Story (Jan. 2019): Why Total Cost to Serve may be one of the most important metrics for a successful security service business
Security Business Cover Story (Jan. 2019): Why Total Cost to Serve may be one of the most important metrics for a successful security service business
Integrators

Are Integrators Overlooking Total Cost to Serve?

Security Business Cover Story (Jan. 2019): Why Total Cost to Serve may be one of the most important metrics for a successful security service business
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A look at the business challenges and opportunities ahead after an especially busy year of M&A in 2018
A look at the business challenges and opportunities ahead after an especially busy year of M&A in 2018
A look at the business challenges and opportunities ahead after an especially busy year of M&A in 2018
A look at the business challenges and opportunities ahead after an especially busy year of M&A in 2018
A look at the business challenges and opportunities ahead after an especially busy year of M&A in 2018
Integrators

Analysts Bullish on 2019 for Security Integrators

Jan. 18, 2019
A look at the business challenges and opportunities ahead after an especially busy year of M&A in 2018
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5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) will give users internet access with wireless mobile network technology instead of fixed lines. This creates a massive business opportunity for systems integrators.
5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) will give users internet access with wireless mobile network technology instead of fixed lines. This creates a massive business opportunity for systems integrators.
5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) will give users internet access with wireless mobile network technology instead of fixed lines. This creates a massive business opportunity for systems integrators.
5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) will give users internet access with wireless mobile network technology instead of fixed lines. This creates a massive business opportunity for systems integrators.
5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) will give users internet access with wireless mobile network technology instead of fixed lines. This creates a massive business opportunity for systems integrators.
Integrators

10 Technology Game-Changers for 2019

Jan. 18, 2019
Ten technologies paving the path to greater profits for integrators in the new year...and beyond
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Class Action Against Canary

New lawsuit illustrates the potential damage of being accused of deceptive sales practices
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Drones may not be flown within five miles of an airport.
Drones may not be flown within five miles of an airport.
Drones may not be flown within five miles of an airport.
Drones may not be flown within five miles of an airport.
Drones may not be flown within five miles of an airport.
Anti-Drone Technologies

No Fly Zone

Jan. 18, 2019
Until laws catch up with drone technology, security integrators must be ready to provide customers with defensive tools and plans

More content from January 2019

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Integrators

Security Business New Products (Jan 2019)

Jan. 18, 2019
The latest innovations from security manufacturers
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Ray can be reached at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or followed on Twitter @RayCoulombe.
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Ray can be reached at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or followed on Twitter @RayCoulombe.
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Ray can be reached at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or followed on Twitter @RayCoulombe.
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Ray can be reached at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or followed on Twitter @RayCoulombe.
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Ray can be reached at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or followed on Twitter @RayCoulombe.
Integrators

Tech Trends: The Integrator's Role in Cyber Specification

Jan. 18, 2019
Specifying a cyber-secure installation starts with a consultant, but must take into account the capabilities of the integrator
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Anxiety Management for Salespeople

Jan. 18, 2019
5 ways to "keep calm and carry on" in sales
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Residential integrators have an array of new smart home sensor options to offer in addition to intrusion detection
Residential integrators have an array of new smart home sensor options to offer in addition to intrusion detection
Residential integrators have an array of new smart home sensor options to offer in addition to intrusion detection
Residential integrators have an array of new smart home sensor options to offer in addition to intrusion detection
Residential integrators have an array of new smart home sensor options to offer in addition to intrusion detection
Smart Home

Evolving Smart Home Sensors

Jan. 18, 2019
Residential integrators have an array of new options to offer in addition to intrusion detection
Bred as guard dogs for livestock, Anthony’s dogs are perfectly suited for security.
Bred as guard dogs for livestock, Anthony’s dogs are perfectly suited for security.
Bred as guard dogs for livestock, Anthony’s dogs are perfectly suited for security.
Bred as guard dogs for livestock, Anthony’s dogs are perfectly suited for security.
Bred as guard dogs for livestock, Anthony’s dogs are perfectly suited for security.
Integrators

Insider Intelligence: 5 Lessons My Dogs Taught Me About Leadership

Jan. 18, 2019
As a home-based security team, these oversized beings have taught me five essentials about leadership
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Why supervisors – not executives – should be delivering the first message
Why supervisors – not executives – should be delivering the first message
Why supervisors – not executives – should be delivering the first message
Why supervisors – not executives – should be delivering the first message
Why supervisors – not executives – should be delivering the first message
Integrators

How to Communicate Change

Jan. 18, 2019
Why supervisors – not executives – should be delivering the first message
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Integrators

Security Dealer & Integrator (SD&I) magazine renamed as Security Business

Jan. 18, 2019
40-year-old publication changes name to keep pace with current business and technology trends
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Integrators

From the Editor: SD&I is now Security Business

Jan. 18, 2019
Same great magazine, same great content…more relevant name
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According to a story first reported by Bloomberg this week, UTC has decided to hold off on selling its Chubb Field Services business for now due to “recent market volatility.”
According to a story first reported by Bloomberg this week, UTC has decided to hold off on selling its Chubb Field Services business for now due to “recent market volatility.”
According to a story first reported by Bloomberg this week, UTC has decided to hold off on selling its Chubb Field Services business for now due to “recent market volatility.”
According to a story first reported by Bloomberg this week, UTC has decided to hold off on selling its Chubb Field Services business for now due to “recent market volatility.”
According to a story first reported by Bloomberg this week, UTC has decided to hold off on selling its Chubb Field Services business for now due to “recent market volatility.”
Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

Report: UTC puts sale of Chubb business on hold

Jan. 11, 2019
Bids for unit reportedly came in below what company was asking for
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Home

The Security Business Fast50

Jan. 11, 2019
Check out the results of the 2019 Fast50 rankings and market research, along with links to all eight years of the program's history
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SecurityInfoWatch.com takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2018.
SecurityInfoWatch.com takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2018.
SecurityInfoWatch.com takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2018.
SecurityInfoWatch.com takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2018.
SecurityInfoWatch.com takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2018.
Video Surveillance

The 10 most read stories of 2018

Jan. 4, 2019
A look back at the events that made headlines in 2018 and their industry impact
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Alarms & Monitoring

Bold Perennial acquires central station software provider

Jan. 2, 2019
Security Information & Management Systems Inc (SIMS) products to integrate with Bold Perennial product lines
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Integrators

ESA National Training School releases 18 new CEU courses

New courses cover networking, mathematics, science, project management, customer service
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Integrators

ADS Security acquires A-Sonic Guard Inc.

Jan. 2, 2019
Acquisition expands company's presence in Louisville, Ky.
The PASS school safety and security guidelines are the most comprehensive information available on best practices specifically for securing K-12 school facilities
The PASS school safety and security guidelines are the most comprehensive information available on best practices specifically for securing K-12 school facilities
The PASS school safety and security guidelines are the most comprehensive information available on best practices specifically for securing K-12 school facilities
The PASS school safety and security guidelines are the most comprehensive information available on best practices specifically for securing K-12 school facilities
The PASS school safety and security guidelines are the most comprehensive information available on best practices specifically for securing K-12 school facilities
School Security

PASS releases updated K-12 school safety and security guidelines

Jan. 2, 2019
Fourth-edition guidelines expanded to address new school security challenges
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Access Control

Viscount Systems sells remaining assets to Identiv

Dec. 27, 2018
As part of the transaction, certain liabilities related to the purchased assets will also be assumed by Identiv
“Open Options has always had (open-architecture) as part of its DNA, and we recognize the benefit of moving in that direction across the rest of (ACRE) as well.” – Joseph Grillo, CEO of ACRE
“Open Options has always had (open-architecture) as part of its DNA, and we recognize the benefit of moving in that direction across the rest of (ACRE) as well.” – Joseph Grillo, CEO of ACRE
“Open Options has always had (open-architecture) as part of its DNA, and we recognize the benefit of moving in that direction across the rest of (ACRE) as well.” – Joseph Grillo, CEO of ACRE
“Open Options has always had (open-architecture) as part of its DNA, and we recognize the benefit of moving in that direction across the rest of (ACRE) as well.” – Joseph Grillo, CEO of ACRE
“Open Options has always had (open-architecture) as part of its DNA, and we recognize the benefit of moving in that direction across the rest of (ACRE) as well.” – Joseph Grillo, CEO of ACRE
Access Control

Open platform solution fuels ACRE acquisition

Dec. 26, 2018
Security holding company hopes to blend open architecture EAC technology into existing solutions
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Integrated Security Management Systems & PSIM

Qognify expands global presence with OnSSI acquisition

Dec. 26, 2018
Acquisition creates one of the largest VMS, PSIM and Video Analytics providers for mid-market and enterprise organizations
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A federal judge recently tossed a lawsuit filed earlier this year by the Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA) and the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), which claimed an alarm ordinance passed by the City of Sandy Springs, Ga., in 2017 was unconstitutional.
A federal judge recently tossed a lawsuit filed earlier this year by the Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA) and the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), which claimed an alarm ordinance passed by the City of Sandy Springs, Ga., in 2017 was unconstitutional.
A federal judge recently tossed a lawsuit filed earlier this year by the Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA) and the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), which claimed an alarm ordinance passed by the City of Sandy Springs, Ga., in 2017 was unconstitutional.
A federal judge recently tossed a lawsuit filed earlier this year by the Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA) and the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), which claimed an alarm ordinance passed by the City of Sandy Springs, Ga., in 2017 was unconstitutional.
A federal judge recently tossed a lawsuit filed earlier this year by the Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA) and the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), which claimed an alarm ordinance passed by the City of Sandy Springs, Ga., in 2017 was unconstitutional.
Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

Federal judge dismisses SIAC lawsuit against Sandy Springs, Ga.

Dec. 21, 2018
Alarm industry, Metro Atlanta municipality remain at odds over alarm ordinance
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Central Station Alarm Monitoring

ADT announces partnership with West Corporation

Company leverages West to accelerate accurate data and response information to first responders
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The UTA police at has selected Architect Blue multi-technology readers—combining three identification technologies: 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, and Bluetooth—and the STid Mobile ID solution in order to control access to its premises and facilitate technological migration to advanced security levels.
The UTA police at has selected Architect Blue multi-technology readers—combining three identification technologies: 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, and Bluetooth—and the STid Mobile ID solution in order to control access to its premises and facilitate technological migration to advanced security levels.
The UTA police at has selected Architect Blue multi-technology readers—combining three identification technologies: 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, and Bluetooth—and the STid Mobile ID solution in order to control access to its premises and facilitate technological migration to advanced security levels.
The UTA police at has selected Architect Blue multi-technology readers—combining three identification technologies: 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, and Bluetooth—and the STid Mobile ID solution in order to control access to its premises and facilitate technological migration to advanced security levels.
The UTA police at has selected Architect Blue multi-technology readers—combining three identification technologies: 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, and Bluetooth—and the STid Mobile ID solution in order to control access to its premises and facilitate technological migration to advanced security levels.
Reader Units

STid secures UTA police

Dec. 19, 2018
Company’s access control technology deployed throughout PD’s premises
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Research Organizations

Security 101 Announces Gift of Security Winners

Dec. 18, 2018
13 organizations to receive $10,000 of integrated security services and products
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Chicago firefighters and police salute the ambulance carrying the body of Officer Samuel Jimenez outside of the Medical Examiners office at Leavitt and West Harrison streets in Chicago on Nov. 19, 2018. Jimenez was killed at Mercy Hospital today.
Chicago firefighters and police salute the ambulance carrying the body of Officer Samuel Jimenez outside of the Medical Examiners office at Leavitt and West Harrison streets in Chicago on Nov. 19, 2018. Jimenez was killed at Mercy Hospital today.
Chicago firefighters and police salute the ambulance carrying the body of Officer Samuel Jimenez outside of the Medical Examiners office at Leavitt and West Harrison streets in Chicago on Nov. 19, 2018. Jimenez was killed at Mercy Hospital today.
Chicago firefighters and police salute the ambulance carrying the body of Officer Samuel Jimenez outside of the Medical Examiners office at Leavitt and West Harrison streets in Chicago on Nov. 19, 2018. Jimenez was killed at Mercy Hospital today.
Chicago firefighters and police salute the ambulance carrying the body of Officer Samuel Jimenez outside of the Medical Examiners office at Leavitt and West Harrison streets in Chicago on Nov. 19, 2018. Jimenez was killed at Mercy Hospital today.
Security Executives

Lessons learned from the Mercy Hospital shooting

Incident highlights the need for better access control, active shooter risk assessments in healthcare
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First row (l to r) - Phillippe Forman; Kyle Fletcher; Boys who live in the home. Second row (l to r) - Gwynn Turner; Stephanie Lutz, Wesco; George Fletcher, Mission 500; Guillermo, Site Foreman; Daniel Plaza, Aiphone; Jackie Pruter, Brinks; Matt Rios, Axis; Women who live in home. Third row (l to r) - Sarahi Sanpedro, Brinks; Jason Lutz, Residio, Alan Forman; Altronix, Mariane Chew, Hikvision; Martha Entwistle, Hikvision; Shane Nikov, Hikvision; Rick Bunnell, Retired, Schneider Electric; Nick Pintaro, Axis; Patrick Cooke, Milestone; Brian Hayes, Milestone; Stephanie Mayes, Synetics Global; Dad of the house. Fourth row (l to r) – Roland Cruz, FE Puerto Rico; Tom Nolan, Mission 500; Eric Hattey, Brinks
First row (l to r) - Phillippe Forman; Kyle Fletcher; Boys who live in the home. Second row (l to r) - Gwynn Turner; Stephanie Lutz, Wesco; George Fletcher, Mission 500; Guillermo, Site Foreman; Daniel Plaza, Aiphone; Jackie Pruter, Brinks; Matt Rios, Axis; Women who live in home. Third row (l to r) - Sarahi Sanpedro, Brinks; Jason Lutz, Residio, Alan Forman; Altronix, Mariane Chew, Hikvision; Martha Entwistle, Hikvision; Shane Nikov, Hikvision; Rick Bunnell, Retired, Schneider Electric; Nick Pintaro, Axis; Patrick Cooke, Milestone; Brian Hayes, Milestone; Stephanie Mayes, Synetics Global; Dad of the house. Fourth row (l to r) – Roland Cruz, FE Puerto Rico; Tom Nolan, Mission 500; Eric Hattey, Brinks
First row (l to r) - Phillippe Forman; Kyle Fletcher; Boys who live in the home. Second row (l to r) - Gwynn Turner; Stephanie Lutz, Wesco; George Fletcher, Mission 500; Guillermo, Site Foreman; Daniel Plaza, Aiphone; Jackie Pruter, Brinks; Matt Rios, Axis; Women who live in home. Third row (l to r) - Sarahi Sanpedro, Brinks; Jason Lutz, Residio, Alan Forman; Altronix, Mariane Chew, Hikvision; Martha Entwistle, Hikvision; Shane Nikov, Hikvision; Rick Bunnell, Retired, Schneider Electric; Nick Pintaro, Axis; Patrick Cooke, Milestone; Brian Hayes, Milestone; Stephanie Mayes, Synetics Global; Dad of the house. Fourth row (l to r) – Roland Cruz, FE Puerto Rico; Tom Nolan, Mission 500; Eric Hattey, Brinks
First row (l to r) - Phillippe Forman; Kyle Fletcher; Boys who live in the home. Second row (l to r) - Gwynn Turner; Stephanie Lutz, Wesco; George Fletcher, Mission 500; Guillermo, Site Foreman; Daniel Plaza, Aiphone; Jackie Pruter, Brinks; Matt Rios, Axis; Women who live in home. Third row (l to r) - Sarahi Sanpedro, Brinks; Jason Lutz, Residio, Alan Forman; Altronix, Mariane Chew, Hikvision; Martha Entwistle, Hikvision; Shane Nikov, Hikvision; Rick Bunnell, Retired, Schneider Electric; Nick Pintaro, Axis; Patrick Cooke, Milestone; Brian Hayes, Milestone; Stephanie Mayes, Synetics Global; Dad of the house. Fourth row (l to r) – Roland Cruz, FE Puerto Rico; Tom Nolan, Mission 500; Eric Hattey, Brinks
First row (l to r) - Phillippe Forman; Kyle Fletcher; Boys who live in the home. Second row (l to r) - Gwynn Turner; Stephanie Lutz, Wesco; George Fletcher, Mission 500; Guillermo, Site Foreman; Daniel Plaza, Aiphone; Jackie Pruter, Brinks; Matt Rios, Axis; Women who live in home. Third row (l to r) - Sarahi Sanpedro, Brinks; Jason Lutz, Residio, Alan Forman; Altronix, Mariane Chew, Hikvision; Martha Entwistle, Hikvision; Shane Nikov, Hikvision; Rick Bunnell, Retired, Schneider Electric; Nick Pintaro, Axis; Patrick Cooke, Milestone; Brian Hayes, Milestone; Stephanie Mayes, Synetics Global; Dad of the house. Fourth row (l to r) – Roland Cruz, FE Puerto Rico; Tom Nolan, Mission 500; Eric Hattey, Brinks
Industry Trade Associations

Mission 500 lends a helping hand in Puerto Rico

Dec. 13, 2018
Security industry pros help repair homes of families impacted by Hurricane Maria
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Altronix LINQ dashboard.
Altronix LINQ dashboard.
Altronix LINQ dashboard.
Altronix LINQ dashboard.
Altronix LINQ dashboard.
Access Control Power Units & Controls

Altronix receives Lenel Factory Certification

Dec. 13, 2018
Altronix LINQ network power management solutions interface with Lenel’s OnGuard access control security system
ASSA ABLOY's new Preferred Installer program features a national network of Intertek certified hardware installers who are highly skilled in providing physical installation of its integrated electronic locking devices.
ASSA ABLOY's new Preferred Installer program features a national network of Intertek certified hardware installers who are highly skilled in providing physical installation of its integrated electronic locking devices.
ASSA ABLOY's new Preferred Installer program features a national network of Intertek certified hardware installers who are highly skilled in providing physical installation of its integrated electronic locking devices.
ASSA ABLOY's new Preferred Installer program features a national network of Intertek certified hardware installers who are highly skilled in providing physical installation of its integrated electronic locking devices.
ASSA ABLOY's new Preferred Installer program features a national network of Intertek certified hardware installers who are highly skilled in providing physical installation of its integrated electronic locking devices.
Door Hardware

ASSA ABLOY rolls out 'Preferred Installer' program

Dec. 13, 2018
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 13 2018 — ASSA ABLOY is pleased to announce its new Preferred Installer program. Building on decades of experience in the higher education market, ASSA ...
WeSuite President Tracy Larson, has written a free educational booklet that provides actionable steps that sales professionals within security and technology organizations can take to create more powerful and winning proposals.
WeSuite President Tracy Larson, has written a free educational booklet that provides actionable steps that sales professionals within security and technology organizations can take to create more powerful and winning proposals.
WeSuite President Tracy Larson, has written a free educational booklet that provides actionable steps that sales professionals within security and technology organizations can take to create more powerful and winning proposals.
WeSuite President Tracy Larson, has written a free educational booklet that provides actionable steps that sales professionals within security and technology organizations can take to create more powerful and winning proposals.
WeSuite President Tracy Larson, has written a free educational booklet that provides actionable steps that sales professionals within security and technology organizations can take to create more powerful and winning proposals.
Business Services for Security Dealers & Integrators

WeSuite offers free educational guide for systems integrators

Dec. 13, 2018
Booklet authored by company's president offers insider tips for creating winning sales proposals
Resideo will be opening a new headquarters and software development center in Austin, Texas, in 2019.
Resideo will be opening a new headquarters and software development center in Austin, Texas, in 2019.
Resideo will be opening a new headquarters and software development center in Austin, Texas, in 2019.
Resideo will be opening a new headquarters and software development center in Austin, Texas, in 2019.
Resideo will be opening a new headquarters and software development center in Austin, Texas, in 2019.
Smart Home

Resideo to open new HQ in Austin

Dec. 12, 2018
Facility to feature a software development and customer experience center
Johnson Controls has announced that it has partnered with Civic Technologies, the global digital identity leader. Johnson Controls will integrate the Civic Secure ID Platform (SIP) with C-CURE 9000 Security and Event Management Systems from Software House to provide visitor management with greater data privacy and protection, enabling building visitors to securely present their verifiable identity using the Civic App.
Johnson Controls has announced that it has partnered with Civic Technologies, the global digital identity leader. Johnson Controls will integrate the Civic Secure ID Platform (SIP) with C-CURE 9000 Security and Event Management Systems from Software House to provide visitor management with greater data privacy and protection, enabling building visitors to securely present their verifiable identity using the Civic App.
Johnson Controls has announced that it has partnered with Civic Technologies, the global digital identity leader. Johnson Controls will integrate the Civic Secure ID Platform (SIP) with C-CURE 9000 Security and Event Management Systems from Software House to provide visitor management with greater data privacy and protection, enabling building visitors to securely present their verifiable identity using the Civic App.
Johnson Controls has announced that it has partnered with Civic Technologies, the global digital identity leader. Johnson Controls will integrate the Civic Secure ID Platform (SIP) with C-CURE 9000 Security and Event Management Systems from Software House to provide visitor management with greater data privacy and protection, enabling building visitors to securely present their verifiable identity using the Civic App.
Johnson Controls has announced that it has partnered with Civic Technologies, the global digital identity leader. Johnson Controls will integrate the Civic Secure ID Platform (SIP) with C-CURE 9000 Security and Event Management Systems from Software House to provide visitor management with greater data privacy and protection, enabling building visitors to securely present their verifiable identity using the Civic App.
Badging & Visitor Management Systems and Software

Johnson Controls partners with Civic Technologies

C-CURE 9000 will integrate with the Civic App to seamlessly authenticate registered visitors without needing to collect or store their Personally Identifiable Information (PII...
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Rick Caruthers has been named president at Galaxy Control Systems.
Rick Caruthers has been named president at Galaxy Control Systems.
Rick Caruthers has been named president at Galaxy Control Systems.
Rick Caruthers has been named president at Galaxy Control Systems.
Rick Caruthers has been named president at Galaxy Control Systems.
Access Control

Rick Caruthers named president of Galaxy

Transition reflects company’s long-term planning and succession strategy
Genetec's Security Center Omnicast its video management system (VMS) has received the UL 2900-2-3 Level 3 cybersecurity certification.
Genetec's Security Center Omnicast its video management system (VMS) has received the UL 2900-2-3 Level 3 cybersecurity certification.
Genetec's Security Center Omnicast its video management system (VMS) has received the UL 2900-2-3 Level 3 cybersecurity certification.
Genetec's Security Center Omnicast its video management system (VMS) has received the UL 2900-2-3 Level 3 cybersecurity certification.
Genetec's Security Center Omnicast its video management system (VMS) has received the UL 2900-2-3 Level 3 cybersecurity certification.
Video Management Software/VMS

Genetec receives UL 2900 L3 cybersecurity readiness certification

Dec. 10, 2018
UL awards Security Center Omnicast VMS system with highest level of its Cybersecurity Assurance Program in ‘Security and Life Safety’ category
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Alarms & Monitoring

Pro-Vigil announces partnership with Lydia Security Monitoring

Dec. 7, 2018
Complete live video monitoring sales, design, and support for dealers greatly expands company’s industry and geographic reach
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Integrators

Convergint Technologies acquires Firstline Security Integration

Acquisition expands company’s footprint in the Western U.S.
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James Chong is the Founder and CEO of VidSys.
James Chong is the Founder and CEO of VidSys.
James Chong is the Founder and CEO of VidSys.
James Chong is the Founder and CEO of VidSys.
James Chong is the Founder and CEO of VidSys.
Video Surveillance

SIW Radio Episode 76: From PSIM to CSIM

Dec. 7, 2018
Vidsys Founder and CEO James Chong chats with SIW about the evolution of PSIM technology
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The MedMen cannabis boutiques in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles represent the high-end cannabis retail market in the United States.
The MedMen cannabis boutiques in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles represent the high-end cannabis retail market in the United States.
The MedMen cannabis boutiques in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles represent the high-end cannabis retail market in the United States.
The MedMen cannabis boutiques in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles represent the high-end cannabis retail market in the United States.
The MedMen cannabis boutiques in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles represent the high-end cannabis retail market in the United States.
Security Executives

Opportunities abound for security professionals in hot cannabis industry

Dec. 7, 2018
Consultants, vendors and systems integrators willing to navigate changing landscape can reap big profits
SDC has promoted Shane Geringer to lead it into the next chapter of their storied history of growth, invention and independence in the electronic door security and access control industry. He represents the third generation of his family to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at SDC.
SDC has promoted Shane Geringer to lead it into the next chapter of their storied history of growth, invention and independence in the electronic door security and access control industry. He represents the third generation of his family to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at SDC.
SDC has promoted Shane Geringer to lead it into the next chapter of their storied history of growth, invention and independence in the electronic door security and access control industry. He represents the third generation of his family to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at SDC.
SDC has promoted Shane Geringer to lead it into the next chapter of their storied history of growth, invention and independence in the electronic door security and access control industry. He represents the third generation of his family to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at SDC.
SDC has promoted Shane Geringer to lead it into the next chapter of their storied history of growth, invention and independence in the electronic door security and access control industry. He represents the third generation of his family to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at SDC.
Access Control

Shane Geringer assumes CEO/President post at SDC

Geringer has been an integral member of the SDC team since 1988
Photo: Honeywell
Honeywell's Morris Plains, N.J., corporate headquarters was opened just three years ago.
Honeywell's Morris Plains, N.J., corporate headquarters was opened just three years ago.
Honeywell's Morris Plains, N.J., corporate headquarters was opened just three years ago.
Honeywell's Morris Plains, N.J., corporate headquarters was opened just three years ago.
Honeywell's Morris Plains, N.J., corporate headquarters was opened just three years ago.
Alarms & Monitoring

Honeywell moves HQ to Charlotte

Dec. 3, 2018
Company to retain a presence in New Jersey despite change
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Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

Systems integrator group Security-Net celebrates 25 years

Nov. 30, 2018
Since its founding in 1993, Security-Net has been recognized as the top group of security systems integrators within the industry
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United Technologies Corp. on Monday announced that it is separating into three independent companies following the closing of its $30 billion acquisition of aerospace firm Rockwell Collins. UTC Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes also confirmed that the company is exploring the possibility of divesting the fire and security “field” business from Carrier prior to the official spin-off.
United Technologies Corp. on Monday announced that it is separating into three independent companies following the closing of its $30 billion acquisition of aerospace firm Rockwell Collins. UTC Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes also confirmed that the company is exploring the possibility of divesting the fire and security “field” business from Carrier prior to the official spin-off.
United Technologies Corp. on Monday announced that it is separating into three independent companies following the closing of its $30 billion acquisition of aerospace firm Rockwell Collins. UTC Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes also confirmed that the company is exploring the possibility of divesting the fire and security “field” business from Carrier prior to the official spin-off.
United Technologies Corp. on Monday announced that it is separating into three independent companies following the closing of its $30 billion acquisition of aerospace firm Rockwell Collins. UTC Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes also confirmed that the company is exploring the possibility of divesting the fire and security “field” business from Carrier prior to the official spin-off.
United Technologies Corp. on Monday announced that it is separating into three independent companies following the closing of its $30 billion acquisition of aerospace firm Rockwell Collins. UTC Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes also confirmed that the company is exploring the possibility of divesting the fire and security “field” business from Carrier prior to the official spin-off.
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Tim Shen is the Marketing Director for Dahua Technology USA and Chairman of the ONVIF Communications Committee.
Tim Shen is the Marketing Director for Dahua Technology USA and Chairman of the ONVIF Communications Committee.
Tim Shen is the Marketing Director for Dahua Technology USA and Chairman of the ONVIF Communications Committee.
Tim Shen is the Marketing Director for Dahua Technology USA and Chairman of the ONVIF Communications Committee.
Tim Shen is the Marketing Director for Dahua Technology USA and Chairman of the ONVIF Communications Committee.
Video Surveillance

SIW Radio Episode 74: ONVIF evolves to meet the needs of the industry

Nov. 6, 2018
Dahua's Tim Shen chats with SIW about the recently released Profile T and the standards organization's strategy for the future