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    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.
    Differing legislative approaches to false alarm reduction in Georgia and Tennessee
    July 15, 2019
    Greg Kessinger has been the fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor to Security Business magazine for more than 15 years. Please email him your fire & life safety questions for potential inclusion in this column at greg@firealarm.org.
    The tricky case of a manual fire alarm system in a planned healthcare clinic
    July 15, 2019
    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.
    Loyalty may be dying in today's sales world, but these tips will ensure customers will never buy from anyone else
    July 15, 2019
    Security Business New Prods
    The latest innovations from security manufacturers
    July 15, 2019
    Stuart Clapp is Supervisor of Inside Sales for PSA Security Network. To request more information about PSA, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
    The security industry has come a long way from VCRs and Vidicon tubes
    July 15, 2019
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    A diverse group of employees can offer a fresh take on your business
    Strategies for attracting a diverse group of employees who can offer a fresh take on your business
    July 15, 2019
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    A special bonus publication to Security Business, Security Technology Executive and Locksmith Ledger magazines.
    July 15, 2019
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    Arnold Blumenthal, New York alarm industry pioneer and founder of Security Dealer magazine, passed away peacefully on June 29 at the age of 91.
    Remembering Security Dealer magazine founder Arnold Blumenthal, who passed away on June 29
    July 2, 2019
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    Biometrics and facial recognition technology, in particular, has drawn the ire of privacy advocates and lawmakers alike in recent months. In May, San Francisco became the first city in the nation to ban the use of facial recognition systems by government agencies and just last week, city council members in Somerville, Mass., also passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of the technology in their city.
    Use of facial recognition and other biometric technologies draws the ire of privacy advocates, lawmakers
    July 1, 2019
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    Resideo announced this week that it has acquired Pittsburgh-based LifeWhere, which leverages machine learning and analytics to predict potential failure on home appliances, such as water heaters, furnaces and air conditioners.
    Company continues to broaden its portfolio of smart home solutions with purchase of appliance failure prediction tech
    June 28, 2019
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    OnTech Smart Services launches in 11 markets to install, integrate and educate consumers on smart home devices
    June 28, 2019
    The HELIAUS solution is the cloud-based Portal, which serves as a command and control center, as well as a mobile solution.
    Allied Universal shifts thinking for manned guard deployment from reactive to proactive
    June 28, 2019
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    BH Management Services will outfit residences with ADT security, automated smart door locks and smart thermostats
    June 28, 2019
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    Detroit-based integrator adds to commercial force
    June 28, 2019
    The Monitoring Association has joined with APCO International in calling upon security industry professionals to support the bipartisan, bicameral 9-1-1 SAVES Act, a simple zero-cost bill that would fix the federal classification by appropriately grouping Public Safety Telecommunicators with other 'Protective' occupations.
    Security industry professionals urged to write their senators and representatives
    June 27, 2019
    Vivint has introduced zero down financing to help property owners and managers add smart home technology to their multifamily developments with no upfront cost.
    Property managers can now add smart home technology to new and existing developments with no upfront cost
    June 27, 2019
    Barry Paisley, a regional manager for Hikvision Canada, rode his motorcycle in the June 21-23 Kinsmen Ride for a Lifetime raising CAD $2,500 to benefit the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta (KCCFA), exceeding his fundraising goal by 250 percent.
    The Kinsmen Ride for a Lifetime event supports the Camp Kindle program which gives kids who have battled cancer a chance to ‘relax and be kids instead of patients’
    June 27, 2019
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    PureTech Systems recently announced that it has been awarded a multiple site contract for the deployment of its PureActiv Geospatial Video Analytics and Sensor Integration Command and Control software at multiple electric power generation plants in the United States.
    PureActiv software to provide wide-area intrusion detection with multi-sensor technology
    June 27, 2019
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    Defendry's Active Response Technology automatically detects and sends alerts about threats, such as an active shooter or robbery, in real time.
    Company’s software provides advanced warning of active shooters, robberies in real-time
    June 24, 2019
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    David Meredith has been named Chief Executive Officer of Everbridge.
    Former Rackspace COO to take the helm at company beginning next month
    June 18, 2019
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    Customizable training to fast-track new hires
    June 18, 2019
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    Trend Micro’s IoT Reputation Service is embedded in VIVOTEK IP cameras
    June 18, 2019
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    Company to become Official Smart Home Security Partner of MiLB
    June 18, 2019
    Veteran entrepreneur Rob Chamberlin will head up Security 101 San Francisco
    Veteran entrepreneur Rob Chamberlin to head newest franchise
    June 18, 2019
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    Acquisitions expand company's presence in Delaware and New Jersey
    June 18, 2019
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    The ETSI Technical Committee ATTM has just released the ETSI specification TS 105 176-2, to provide interoperable Ethernet and Power over Coax solutions for IP video surveillance.
    Specification designed to enable further IoT interoperability
    June 17, 2019
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    Kalib Smith is the owner of Security 101's new Sacramento franchise.
    Company expands its footprint in California with opening of third office in the state
    June 13, 2019
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    ESSER AND GREGORY WILL BE HONORED FOR THEIR WORK WITH SIA AND THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION SECURITY FORUM AT SIA GOVSUMMIT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
    June 13, 2019
    Vector Security has entered into a $450 million credit agreement led by PNC Bank, National Association as Administrative Agent; PNC Capital Markets LLC as Sole Bookrunner and Joint Lead Arranger; with Bank of America and U.S. Bank acting as Joint Lead Arrangers and Syndication Agents.
    Credit facility to be used for working capital and corporate initiatives, to finance acquisitions and repay existing debts
    June 13, 2019
    The Monitoring Association (TMA) recently added three new PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) to its ASAP-to-PSAP service, bringing the total number of participating jurisdictions up to 52.
    ASAP-to-PSAP service streamlines communication and saves lives
    June 7, 2019
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    The winning products and services of the 2019 Innovation Awards were revealed at ESX 2019 on June 4 in Indianapolis.
    Awards program recognizes outstanding products and services that drive the electronic security and life safety industry forward
    June 6, 2019
    March Networks recently announced the winners of its third annual Certified Solution Partner (CSP) Awards.
    Certified Solution Partner (CSP) Awards recognize companies in the U.S. and Canada for their excellence in delivering on customer needs
    June 6, 2019
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    According to the annual National Retail Security Survey conducted by researchers at the University of Florida in partnership with the National Retail Federation, retail shrink totaled $50.6 billion in 2018, which is up from $46.8 billion the previous year. However, overall shrink averaged 1.38 percent of sales last year, up slightly from 1.33 percent in 2017, but the rate has held around 1.4 percent over the past few years.
    Loss prevention pros report increasing concerns with cybercrime and fraud schemes in annual survey
    June 6, 2019
    ESA Board of Directors member Steve Firestone, President Chris Mosley, and Executive Director Merlin Guilbeau held a press conference at ESX on Tuesday to discuss the associations vote to end its state chapter program in its current form.
    Live from ESX: Association aims to revamp outdated program by allowing security companies to join state or national organizations individually
    June 4, 2019
    Vector Security announced on Monday that it has acquired Nashville-based ADS Security.
    ADS to retain its brand identity, company’s team to remain in their current roles
    June 4, 2019
    ADT was recently awarded $4 million in a deceptive sales practices lawsuit against Alder Holdings LLC.
    Jury finds company liable for deceptive sales practices that mislead hundreds of ADT customers
    June 4, 2019
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    Panasonic announced on Friday that it is spinning off its Security Systems Business Division and selling a majority stake in the new company to Polaris Capital Group, a Tokyo-based private equity firm.
    New company to be branded as 'Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co.'
    June 3, 2019
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    S&G has been acquired by OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm
    June 3, 2019
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    A new day has dawned at video surveillance industry stalwart Pelco following its sale to U.S.-based private equity firm Transom Capital Group.
    Iconic video surveillance manufacturer set to chart new industry course under private equity ownership
    May 31, 2019