February 6, 2012
The cover story of February’s SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION Business Issue features Protection 1 CEO Tim Whall, who participated in an exclusive and extensive interview. There was so much more to the conversation than was practical to include in the print or even extended online version. Plus some of it was more of a personal and overall industry assessment perspective rather than centered on P1 alone. So, here Whall describes his top challenges, security technology and industry consolid
January 31, 2012
For an unbiased assessment of the “new look” of P1 and Tim Whall’s leadership, Editor-in-Chief Scott Goldfine posed several questions to three of the most respected security industry business, finance and investment analysts. Following is what Mike Barnes, partner in Barnes Associates; Ron Davis, principal of Davis Mergers and Acquisitions Group; and Les Gold, partner with Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp (MS&K) had to say.
September 30, 2011
Anyone who has been in the industry any length of time knows the top two trade shows of the year are ISC West in Las Vegas in the spring and ASIS, which shifts locations each year, in the fall. They both typically draw about 20,000 security industry professionals. ISC has traditionally been a dealer-focused event while ASIS has been more about corporate, institutional and government end users, but these lines have blurred in recent years with large factions of both groups attending.
September 15, 2011
Tyco Int'l Ltd. has reached an agreement to acquire Visonic Ltd., for approximately $100 million in cash. The acquisition will boost the wireless product and technology portfolio and market presence of the Tyco Security Products business in the intrusion security market.
June 10, 2011
The June issue of SSI features Provo, Utah-based Vivint (formerly APX Alarm) profiled for winning this year’s SAMMY (Sales & Marketing) Award for Best Community Outreach Program. As part of the process, I spoke at length with Kristi Knight, Vivint vice president of corporate communications, not only about the rapidly rising company’s marketing but also about its success, recent name change and controversial tactics.
June 3, 2011
A new report filed by CNN indicates the nation's pharmacies are subject of widespread rising thefts and robberies. This story got me fired up thinking about the solutions the security industry could offer these businesses and the associated opportunities for installing contractors and monitoring providers.
December 7, 2010
As it turns out that forgetfulness and concentration issues many of us increasingly encounter especially as we get older may be the result of a source much more surprising than age. And no, I am not talking about too much experimenting with illicit substances in college either. According to new research by psychologists at the University of Berkeley, California, the root of your dilemma may be a consequence of too much air travel.
November 2, 2009
Katie Balley talks to Ron Davis, founder of GraybeardsRus, about the process of selling her business and her role with the Davis Marketing Group.
November 5, 2008
The finance program is expected to simplify and facilitate acquisition of Panasonic System Solutions’ analog and i-Pro IP video surveillance solutions, as well as other system components such as point-of-sale systems and digital signage.
September 11, 2008
The specification is the first revision recommended by the PSIA, an organization created to promote the interoperability of IP-enabled security devices.This initial API specification is centered on IP-enabled video surveillance devices.
August 7, 2008
The whitepaper defines the growth and scope of IT responsibilities as well as explore ways in which IP video surveillance can be used to add to the overall contributions of the IT department, both internally and via profit-generating business operations.
July 16, 2008
Milestone plans use the funding to open additional sales offices to support partnerships and will continue development of its technology platform and spearhead new business initiatives.
July 3, 2008
Improvements to Bosch's CCTV technical support organization in Lancaster, Penn., include reorganization of associate teams, restructuring of technical support center and integration of Extreme CCTV products into the center.
May 29, 2008
The anticipated pre-tax loss is due to lower fourth quarter revenue and higher costs, and is expected to exceed the company’s guidance range.
May 22, 2008
The agreement focuses on the hybrid systems that offer analog and IP video, cameras, IP technologies and video analytics.
April 17, 2008
The company's move to Littleton, Colo., is an attempt to build a stronger presence in the Rocky Mountain region, enabling it to better respond to the needs of customers in that region.
February 6, 2008
The addition is expected to complement GE Security’s video solutions offerings and growth strategy, and strengthen the company’s delivery of IP video hardware and software solutions.
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