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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.
    Teaching end-users about the functionality of their systems is a key aspect of limiting a security company’s potential liability
    Dec. 13, 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.
    Choose up to five of these suggestions for success in 2022
    Dec. 13, 2021
    Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine. Email him your comments and questions at prothman@securitybusinessmag.com. Access the current issue, full archives and apply for a free subscription at www.securitybusinessmag.com.
    Revelations, trends and tips as we head into 2022
    Dec. 13, 2021
    Matt Barnette is CEO of PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
    Why it might be best to rip off the band aid and get back to in-person collaboration in 2022
    Dec. 13, 2021
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    How the pandemic has impacted small business, including technology spending and new opportunities for integrators
    Dec. 13, 2021
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    Acquisitions to bolster company's access control portfolio, financial terms of the deals not disclosed
    Dec. 1, 2021
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    Inovonics has announces its inaugural channel partners for its mobile duress solution.
    Company's mobile duress solution provides precise indoor room and floor-level location when someone activates a pendant
    Nov. 30, 2021
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    Acquisition enables company's expansion into northeastern New York and Vermont
    Nov. 30, 2021
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    Integration creates an additional way for Speco customers to securely monitor properties
    Nov. 30, 2021
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    Biden's latest cybersecurity directive marks a strategic change by the federal government to proactively address cybersecurity risks, modernize agencies, and develop more synchronized responses.
    The directive marks a strategic change by the federal government to proactively address cybersecurity risks
    Nov. 29, 2021
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    From left-to-right: Securitas AB has promoted Tony Byerly to President, Global Electronic Security. Kevin Engelhardt has been promoted to President, Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. and Electronic Security Business Leader for North America.
    Tony Byerly named president of Global Electronic Security, Kevin Engelhardt to take over as president of Securitas Electronic Security in North America
    Nov. 29, 2021
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    Many security managers are integrating additional, powerful sensors, such as radar, to their perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) today to create redundancy and maximize detection coverage.
    Layering radar with surveillance cameras and other sensors helps create a more robust PIDS solution
    Nov. 24, 2021
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    SecurityInfoWatch.com contributor Steve Surfaro presents during an educational session at the 2021 FM Solutions & Security Strategies Summit.
    Event featured a wide range of new and innovative security product offerings
    Nov. 23, 2021
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    The Calipsa 2021 Video Monitoring Report is a look inside the industry and its biggest trends.
    Nearly four in video security systems-related businesses reported growth in the past 12 months
    Nov. 23, 2021
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    Secure Credential Interoperability (SCI) 1.0 specification to have a significant influence on the future of secure mobile credentials
    Nov. 19, 2021
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    All employees of VTI will be retained
    Nov. 18, 2021
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    Collaboration to deliver an intelligent integrated video solution
    Nov. 18, 2021
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    Though consumers may be warming up to the idea of having an ever-increasing number of IoT devices in their homes, mixing and matching this tech is now presenting challenges when it comes to interoperability.
    Industry execs discuss the importance of streamlining IoT device control during CONNECTIONS conference
    Nov. 17, 2021
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    AFS provided financing for three recent integrator acquisitions
    Nov. 17, 2021
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    Fiber optic technology company to help Platinum Tools expand beyond copper-based solutions
    Nov. 17, 2021
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    Certification demonstrates company has put into place requirements developed by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
    Nov. 16, 2021
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    New agreement to provide PSA members and owners an opportunity to work with Zenitel directly
    Nov. 16, 2021
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    Company announces new relationships with Marks USA, TownSteel and dormakaba
    Nov. 16, 2021
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    Bosch recently opened a new Training and Experience Center in Bentonville, Ark.
    Located in Bentonville, Ark., center showcases immersive displays of the company’s latest offerings
    Nov. 15, 2021
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    The Security Industry Association (SIA), has named Edison Shen as its new director of standards and technology.
    Edison Shen to lead SIA's standards and technical program activities, develop content on cybersecurity and technology topics for members
    Nov. 15, 2021
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    President Joe Biden signed the Security Equipment Act of 2021 into law this week, which requires the FCC to ban all new equipment authorizations for entities on the agency's so-called 'Covered List.'
    Law requires FCC to adopt rule banning new equipment authorizations for Hikvision, Dahua and other manufacturers on 'Covered List'
    Nov. 12, 2021
    Bates Security
    Florida acquisition will become the company's fifth branch office
    Nov. 12, 2021
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    The agreement will allow Sunnova to offer its customers options from the Brinks Home portfolio of smart home security solutions
    Nov. 11, 2021
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    Investment to support the growth and development of leading fire and life safety platform
    Nov. 11, 2021
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    Acquisition will help AST continue its growth in the residential and commercial markets
    Nov. 11, 2021
    Brivo announced on Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to merge with Crown PropTech Acquisitions and subsequently become a publicly traded company.
    Cloud access control firm to merge with SPAC, become publicly listed
    Nov. 10, 2021
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    ADT has entered into an agreement to acquire Sunpro Solar for $160 million in cash and approximately 77.8 million shares of ADT common stock, for a total enterprise value of $825 million. The company will be rebranded as 'ADT Solar' and operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of ADT.
    Company expanding beyond home security to become a 'lifestyle' brand
    Nov. 9, 2021
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    UL has launched its new SafeCyber Digital Security Platform, a suite of solutions aimed at democratizing IoT security and empowering key organizations, such as device manufacturers, suppliers and systems integrators, to take charge of their connected ecosystems. From smart home devices and sophisticated medical devices to advanced automotive and Industry 4.0 technology, UL’s SafeCyber Digital Security Platform aims to mitigate the growing volume of cybersecurity threats.
    New platform enables security posture management throughout entire device life cycle, empowering organizations to navigate mounting cybersecurity threats and increased regulations...
    Nov. 9, 2021
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    The acquisition expands Convergint’s service capabilities across the Southeast and Central regions of the United States
    Nov. 5, 2021