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.
January 24, 2012
The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION (SSI) introduce the CSAA Five Diamond Marketing MARVEL Awards Program.
January 18, 2012
Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video of Irvine, Calif., introduces a new line of high definition (HD) monitors that bring clarity, depth and color purity to video surveillance images, according to the company.
January 11, 2012
The Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) will monitor all new commercial fire alarm systems here, eliminating central station monitoring, according to a plan approved by the Mt. Prospect Board of Trustees.
December 12, 2011
SureView Systems of Tampa, Fla., releases the Immix Cloud, which enables central stations to deliver monitoring services by consolidating video, access control, audio and alarm events into a single point of control.
November 11, 2011
Like many disagreements, the rift between the alarm industry and Illinois municipalities that entered into the alarm-monitoring business was a result of a lack of communication.
October 19, 2011
The topic of central station redundancy and its significance is always a popular subject. This is especially so in the wake of Hurricane Irene's wrath along the East Coast.
October 14, 2011
Alarm monitoring is in the midst of sweeping changes in communications trends and technologies. Two of the top priorities for providers is understanding wireless alternatives and the municipal monitoring environment.
September 28, 2011
Acadian Monitoring donates Videofied cordless/wireless video alarm system to Lafayette Police Department to combat copper theft and aid in investigations.
August 30, 2011
As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit draws near, the Honolulu Police Department want to install an undetermined number of video surveillance cameras.
August 24, 2011
In the 2011 Law Enforcement Security Industry Study, police and sheriffs provided tips on how alarm companies can strengthen their relationships with law enforcement. In this latest blog, read their responses on how to improve intrusion detection.
August 15, 2011
In the 2011 Law Enforcement Security Industry Study, police and sheriffs provided tips on how alarm companies can strengthen their relationships with law enforcement. Read on to see the responses.
August 10, 2011
In this blog exclusive, Editor-in-Chief Scott Goldfine speaks with Customer Alarm COO Melissa Brinkman and Director of Marketing and Vice President Nikki Johnson on best practice tips on reducing false alarms. The techniques helped the company earn the 2011 Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) award.
August 4, 2011
Verizon will soon start selling a home monitoring control service that allows consumers to remotely check their security cameras via Web-enabled devices. Bright House plans to offer home monitoring and security services.
August 3, 2011
As one of only three monitoring companies selected to participate in a new computer-aided dispatch program, Monitronics Int’l will now monitor calls for Richmond, Va., and the Houston Emergency Center (HEC).
August 2, 2011
The new slat-wall consoles from Minneapolis-based Winsted Corp. feature a 15-inch tall slat wall for mounting monitors and other accessories.
July 26, 2011
The EnviroAlert EA800-ip by Winland Electronics Inc. of Mankato, Minn., provides two-way access to remotely monitor and collect data on up to eight sensors.
July 7, 2011
With a goal of creating a stronger connection with its Tennessee dealers, C.O.P.S. Monitoring has opened its fourth central station here.
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.