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Take a closer look at 5 key trends exposed at CES 2021.
Residential Technologies
The Future of the Home Security Market
Feb. 12, 2021
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How security integrators can leverage the “cool gadget” hype coming out of CES.
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CES Tech Creates Opportunity
Feb. 12, 2021
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CES Show
Security Business Product Spotlight: CES 2021 Edition
Feb. 12, 2021
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
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COVID-19
Legal Brief: Vaccination Implications
Feb. 12, 2021
Brandon Reich is CEO of SecureBI (www.securebi.com), a business and strategic advisory firm exclusively serving the physical security and IoT industries. In more than 20 years in the security industry, he has held executive positions at companies including Honeywell, Pelco and Pivot3. Follow him on Twitter at @Brandon_Reich or email him at
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COVID-19
Tech Trends: Is The ‘Clean’ Building the New ‘Smart’ Building?
Feb. 12, 2021
More content from February 2021
Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine (www.securitybusinessmag.com). Email him your comments or topic suggestions at
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Editor's Note: Open Your Mind to CES Innovations
You would be surprised how many consumer products could be adapted to the security industry
Feb. 12, 2021
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Integrators hoping to provide comprehensive smart home and business protection could with specialty water monitoring systems, popular at CES
Residential Technologies
The Case for Water Monitoring
Integrators hoping to provide comprehensive smart home and business protection could start with these specialty systems, popular at CES
Feb. 12, 2021
Sciens Building Solutions CEO Terry Heath (center) with technicians Tim Larkin and Larry Brugh.
Integrators
Integrator Connection: Sciens' Buy and Build Playbook
Thanks to a clear vision and philosophy, Sciens Building Solutions has quickly built and grown its fire and security services business
Feb. 12, 2021
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Alarms & Monitoring
Q&A: ESA President Jamie Vos
New Electronic Security Association president faced unprecedented challenges in first six months
Feb. 12, 2021
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: The Sales Manager Playbook
5 ways to ditch the spreadsheets and take a more active role in helping your sales team to succeed
Feb. 12, 2021
Anthony Berticelli is VP of Operations for PSA Security Network. To request more information about PSA, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
Integrators
Insider Intelligence: It is Time to Make a Change
The stage was set in 2020 as we learned to be flexible and open to change...now you should take action
Feb. 12, 2021
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Integrators
Q&A: New PSA CEO Matt Barnette
Industry veteran talks recovery, the future of the organization, plans for the annual PSA-TEC and more
Feb. 9, 2021
DEN Smart Home earned a 2021 CTA Innovation Award for its new Integrated Strike.
CES Show
CES: Dutch company adds intelligence to the electric strike
DEN Smart Home takes an alternative approach to smart locks
Jan. 27, 2021
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Integrators
Tony D’Onofrio Named CEO and Managing Director of Prosegur Security’s retail business unit
Prior to joining Prosegur, D’Onofrio served as CEO of TD Insights, a retail and security consultancy firm
Jan. 26, 2021
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Alarms & Monitoring
Netwatch Group appoints Kurt Takahashi as CEO
Former Pelco, AMAG exec to lead video and alarm monitoring businesses
Jan. 26, 2021
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Business Services for Security Dealers & Integrators
Constellation Affiliated Partners acquires INSUREtrust
INSUREtrust sepcializes in distributing cyber liability, technology errors & omissions and miscellaneous professional liability coverages
Jan. 26, 2021
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Associations, Research & Training Organizations
Mission 500 successfully adjusts to 2020; looks forward to 2021
Laurie Gift Harris named organization's new Executive Director
Jan. 26, 2021
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Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
Sage Integration opens Dallas-Fort Worth office
Facility becomes the integrator's third national location
Jan. 26, 2021
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Integrators
Brinks Home Security announces long-term contract with largest dealer, Skyline Security
Partnership will increase profitability and lay foundation for shared growth
Jan. 26, 2021
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Market research firm Memoori projects that the world market for video surveillance products will grow at a CAGR of around 7% over the next five years, driven by a number of factors including pent-up demand following the COVID-19 pandemic, AI video analytics software, Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS), integration across the three sectors, and IoT.
Video Surveillance
Report: Video surveillance market poised for strong rebound in wake of Covid
New research from Memoori predicts industry growth will be influenced by the evolution of tech, geopolitical challenges
Jan. 21, 2021
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Integrators
Kimberlite completes acquisition of Security First Alarm King
Purchase represents the first non-Sonitrol transaction by company in its continuing growth and acquisition strategy in California and the West Coast
Jan. 20, 2021
The Electronic Security Association is now the sole owner of ESX, as The Monitoring Association (TMA) will no longer co-own and sponsor the event.
Alarms & Monitoring
Electronic Security Association (ESA) takes sole ownership of ESX show
The Monitoring Association (TMA) ends affiliation with annual event
Jan. 20, 2021
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Access Control
Feenics Inc. unveils its CloudForce Alliance Program
New partner program is designed to distinguish and build a community of Feenics’ best in class systems integrators
Jan. 20, 2021
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Protective Operations & Guard Services
Allied Universal acquires Atlanta-based SecurAmerica
SecurAmerica is a privately held, Georgia-based security company with 49 offices located throughout the United States
Jan. 20, 2021
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SOSLAB’s solid-state LiDAR ‘ML’ won the CES Innovation Award in the Vehicle Intelligence & Transportation category with its modular optics and size, which is smaller than that of the iPhone 12.
CES Show
Live from CES: Security related tech trends - Part 2
Technologist Steve Surfaro examines innovations in nano sensors, smart locks, LiDAR, and more
Jan. 19, 2021
The Paxton10 platform will allow users to use a smart watch as a mobile credential.
Access Control
Paxton10 Combines Access Control, Video Surveillance
The System will be available in the United States beginning Feb. 1.
Jan. 18, 2021
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Associations, Research & Training Organizations
125th NFPA Anniversary Conference Series unveiled
The 2021 NFPA Conference & Expo will not happen as scheduled and instead will be replaced with a year-long, targeted, virtual experience
Jan. 15, 2021
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Integrators
Fedora Security and Intertech Ci merger will provide key technologies to more industries
Fedora Intertech will serve organizations in the U.S. and abroad, combining Fedora Security’s innovative security technologies and Intertech’s expertise in systems integration...
Jan. 15, 2021
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The Vision, pictured above, is one several product lines offered by the LOCKLY.
Locks
LOCKLY looks to stand out in a crowded smart lock market
Company’s head of sales discusses their plans for the professional market, new product launches at CES 2021
Jan. 14, 2021
SAAM's revolutionary smoke detectors are available in ceiling-mount (pictured in white), as well as countertop versions (pictured in black).
Fire Detectors - Smoke, Heat, Optical
Live from CES: A new method of smoke detection
SAAM’s proprietary spectroscopy-based technology detects chemical changes in the air for early warning
Jan. 14, 2021
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Ring unveiled customer-controlled video encryption on Wednesday.
CES Show
Ring unveils end-to-end video encryption
Customer-controlled service further protects video from doorbells and cameras
Jan. 14, 2021
Microsoft President Brad Smith delivers a keynote address during CES 2021.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft president hopes SolarWinds, Covid-related hacks serve as 'clarion calls' for tech industry
Brad Smith says industry and nations need to take a stand against these kinds of cyberattacks during CES keynote
Jan. 13, 2021
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Alarms & Monitoring
Alarm Financial Services provides loan to Alarms Incorporated in acquisition of Verified Alarms
Alarms Inc. has also specialized in residential and commercial alarm systems for about 40 years
Jan. 13, 2021
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Video Surveillance
Software drives new era of video surveillance innovation at CES
Solutions on display during tradeshow highlight how software-driven solutions are revolutionizing the industry
Jan. 13, 2021
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Israel-based Essence unveiled 5G-capable PERS and intrusion detection systems at CES 2021.
CES Show
CES: Essence brings 5G to PERS, intrusion detection
Cutting-edge cellular communications technology brings variety of benefits to the product offerings
Jan. 13, 2021
2GIG has not unveiled the Edge panel, but it won a CTA award during the CES show.
CES Show
2GIG panel wins CTA Security and Surveillance Product of the Year Award
New EDGE Security Panel and Builder Program earn coveted honors from Consumer Technology Association
Jan. 13, 2021
The Skydio X2 is an AI-enhanced drone made for Enterprise and First Responder use.
CES Show
Live from CES: Security related tech trends - Part 1
Expert Steve Surfaro takes a closer look at innovations in 3D cameras, 5G, AI, WiFi and more
Jan. 12, 2021
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Alarms & Monitoring
COPS Monitoring achieves HIPAA compliance with Compliancy Group
COPS has earned Seal of Compliance, a distinction issued only to organizations that have implemented an effective HIPAA compliance program
Jan. 12, 2021
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Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
With “Ultimate Sunset Offer,” Alula gives installers a pain-free path to 5G
Eighteen months of service credits make BAT-connect virtually free
Jan. 12, 2021
Brian Duffy has been promoted from Chief Operating Officer of Per Mar to President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2021.
Integrators
Brian Duffy named CEO of Per Mar Security Services
Duffy joined Per Mar full-time in 2012 as General Manager of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa branch
Jan. 12, 2021
All Systems Vice President David Govro (left), All Systems Founder Gary Venable, SR. (center), and SWC President Todd Lucy (right).
Integrators
South Western Communications acquires All Systems
SWC’s acquisition of All Systems aligned with its strategic growth initiative to diversify its business and service area
Jan. 12, 2021
The new Alarm.com video doorbell unveiled at CES uses video analytics to detect a person and notify a homeowner.
CES Show
Alarm.com unveils new video doorbell and LTE sensor at CES
Touchless doorbell option supports social distancing requirements; while sensor brings connectivity to any area that can receive LTE signals
Jan. 11, 2021
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Integrators
Barnes Buchanan Conference canceled
Annual Alarm Industry and Market Overview expected to be available in March
Jan. 8, 2021
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Protesters storm the Capitol and halt a joint session of the 117th Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
Security Executives
Capitol siege a security failure on multiple levels
Experts weigh in on what went wrong and what needs to be to be done to prevent similar breaches
Jan. 8, 2021
LenelS2 has announced a strategic agreement with Bosch Building Technologies to resell Bosch IP cameras in North America and Europe.
Cameras
LenelS2 announces strategic agreement with Bosch Building Technologies to resell Bosch IP cameras
Bosch IP cameras integrate with all LenelS2 video management solutions, joins Carrier’s Healthy Buildings Program
Jan. 7, 2021
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Alarms & Monitoring
ShotSpotter release report that reveals a dramatic rise of 48 percent in gunshot incidents during 2020
New Year’s eve logs 12,266 gunshot alerts in 24 hours; nearly double the three-year average
Jan. 7, 2021
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Access Control
Allegion acquires Yonomi
Company expands its capabilities in the smart home market with purchase of IoT cloud platform developer
Jan. 6, 2021