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Alarms & Monitoring
Security’s Role in Civil Unrest
Aug. 10, 2020
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Integrators
Upselling: A Way of Business Life
Aug. 10, 2020
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Residential Technologies
Residential Encryption Gains Traction
Aug. 10, 2020
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Residential Technologies
How to Make Smart Home Installs Easier
Aug. 10, 2020
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Residential Technologies
Residential: Software is for Closers
Aug. 10, 2020
More content from August 2020
Security Fencing
Tech Trends: Swing for the Fences
There is much more than chain links when it comes to creating a holistic perimeter security solution
Aug. 10, 2020
Video Surveillance
Legal Brief: Surveillance and the Fourth Amendment
Recent appeal validates use of video despite the privacy issues raised
Aug. 10, 2020
Integrators
New Products from Security Business (August 2020)
Click the download button below to access recently released security products from a variety of manufacturers
Aug. 10, 2020
Integrators
Modern Selling: Sales is on the Front Lines of Recovery
Five ways that salespeople can expedite opening the economy and get it booming again
Aug. 10, 2020
Retail
Editor's Note: Thank You, Retailers
The power of capitalism and a united front is enough to overcome some of the pettiest government nonsense
Aug. 10, 2020
Integrators
Insider Intelligence: Occam’s Razor
How to apply the keep it simple principle to your professional life
Aug. 10, 2020
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CES Show
CES 2021 announces it will be 100% digital
Huge Las Vegas technology trade show will be held virtually from Jan. 6-9, 2021
July 28, 2020
Industry Trade Associations
Jamie Vos assumes role of ESA President
GM of Wash.-based Security Solutions NW succeeds Chris Mosley
July 23, 2020
Authorized Dealer Programs
Pro-Vigil launches new partner program
Program simplifies selling by combining remote video monitoring service with personalized partner engagement
July 23, 2020
Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
Kansas investment firm acquires Security Control Systems Inc.
Company to continue to be based in Houston, Texas
July 23, 2020
Industry Trade Associations
ESA Leadership Summit goes virtual
Digital-only event set for Sept. 29 through Oct. 1
July 23, 2020
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Access Control
Openpath secures $36M in new financing
New round, led by Greycroft, brings total funding to $63M to date
July 22, 2020
Access & Identity
Kwikset introduces ‘COVID-19 Dealer Support Program’
Will provide dealers and distributors with actionable advice and support to help spur sales during pandemic
July 22, 2020
Access & Identity
ASSA ABLOY joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors
Company locks in on open standards
July 22, 2020
Alarm Signal Communications Equipment
NAPCO announces project at Rutgers University
450 Starlink commercial fire alarm communicators installed on campus
July 22, 2020
Home Alarm Systems
Brinks Home Security acquires 114K accounts from Protect America
Accounts to be transitioned over in the coming weeks
July 22, 2020
GSX
ASIS announces expansive education program for GSX+
100-plus scheduled and on-demand sessions address challenges faced by security management professionals
July 21, 2020
Integrators
Allied Universal acquires Chicago-based Phoenix Systems & Service
Acquisition to expand footprint of company’s Technology Services Division
July 20, 2020
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Alarm Systems & Intrusion Detection
Appeals court upholds Sandy Springs alarm ordinance
11th Circuit agrees with lower court's finding that ordinance is a 'perfectly reasonable regulation'
July 20, 2020
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Cannabis Security
6 ways to secure cannabis growth in uncertain times
How a reliable IP video surveillance system can help your dispensary weather the economic impacts of COVID-19
July 20, 2020
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Locks
How wireless locks can help foster social distancing on job sites
Reduced complexity, time savings and simplified coordination among the advantages wireless solutions can provide
July 17, 2020
Central Station Alarm Monitoring
TMA's 2020 fall events converted to virtual format
Move comes as cases of COVID-19 surge across the U.S.
July 17, 2020
Integrators
GHS Interactive Security rebrands as Vio Security
Private equity company acquires residential integrator and monitoring company
July 17, 2020
Integrators
Per Mar expands services to include COVID mitigation
Integrator expands products to include temperature screening and more
July 17, 2020
Alarms & Monitoring
Private Equity Group partners with parent company of AvantGuard Monitoring and Freeus
BV Investment acquires stake in monitoring and PERS providers
July 17, 2020
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Integrators
Sonitrol of SW Ohio acquires Sonitrol of Butler County
Acquisition adds over 1,500 new customers to company’s rolls
July 16, 2020
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Fire & Life Safety
Potter announces new president of Fire and Security division
Jeff Klein joins company bringing years of experience to the position
July 16, 2020
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Retail
Report: Retail shrink hit an all-time high in 2019
National Retail Security Survey finds losses from shrink topped $61B last year
July 15, 2020
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Integrators
Feds give integrators deadline to sever ties with Hikvision, Dahua
Cost of complying with rule could cost contractors more than $80B
July 14, 2020
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Video Surveillance
SIA's new 'Code of Ethics' holds members to a high standard
As the use of security tech comes under fire, association looks to hold companies accountable for unethical practices
July 10, 2020
Integrators
PSA announces STEPS program partnership
Program aimed at helping bring people back to work during the COVID-19 pandemic
July 9, 2020
ISC West
Leica Geosystems Named Best New Product in SIA NPS
3D surveillance and monitoring device takes top honors in New Product Showcase Awards
July 9, 2020
Integrators
Advantech acquired by Cook & Boardman
Delaware-based integrator to operate as a part of A3 Communications
July 1, 2020
Video Analytics
IntelliSite Corporation acquires Deep Vision AI
Adds thousands of licensed users, deep learning, established partnerships and AI-based computer vision technology
June 30, 2020
Video Management Software/VMS
Quanergy secures first AI-powered 3D LiDAR integration with Genetec
Collaboration adds operational intelligence to manage social distancing for occupancy density and flow management
June 30, 2020
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Video Analytics
Hanwha Techwin announces new occupancy monitoring system and mask detection features
Industry-first solution helps ensure occupancy levels stay below preset limits and masks are worn as businesses re-open
June 30, 2020