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Husband-Wife Contractor Team Thrive on Customer Demand Where Others Fail

February 8, 2012
The husband-and-wife team Don and Vanessa Blunt, who own and operate Southern Nevada Fire Protection (SNFP), have a knack for seizing entrepreneurial opportunity when it knocks.

ObjectVideo, Sony Enter Into Patent License Agreement

February 8, 2012
After months of litigation, Sony Corp. has signed a patent license agreement with video analytics provider ObjectVideo (OV).

CGI Protects Leverages IP Technology to Enhance Guard Services

February 8, 2012
Crescent Guardian Inc. (CGI Protects) can thank its clientele for the inspiration behind its recently released CGI Fusion portfolio, which incorporates electronic tracking, IP video surveillance, hosted services and physical security.

Orlando Police Chief Recommends Homeowners Install CCTV Cameras

February 8, 2012
In an effort to solve more property crime and burglary cases, the Orlando Police Department (OPD) is encouraging homeowners to install video surveillance cameras, ClickOrlando.com reports.

Security Speaking Podcast: ADS Security President & COO John Cerasuolo

February 6, 2012
Welcome back to SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION's "Security Speaking" podcast! Listen to ADS Security President and COO John Cerasuolo discuss issues affecting the industry.

Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) Award Entry Deadline Approaching

February 6, 2012
Nominations are being accepted for the seventh annual Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) Award program. Entries are due Feb. 28, 2012.

Treasure Island Casino Upgrades to Networked Surveillance System

February 3, 2012
Led by the design and installation services of Surveillance Systems Integration (SSI), Treasure Island Hotel & Casino (TI) recently completed a comprehensive upgrade of its analog VCR and matrix system with a Pelco Endura 2.0 video management system (VMS).

Platinum Protection Lays Off Majority of Workers

February 3, 2012
Platinum Protection, a summer-model sales company in American Fork, Utah, laid off most of its employees last week, The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Fire-Lite Alarms’ Certificate Renewal Program Helps Installers Earn CEUs

February 3, 2012
Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell has launched a training certificate program that allows fire alarm installer to qualify for continuing education units (CEUs).

Tyco 1Q Earnings Drop 49% on Split Plans; Core Earnings Best Analysts’ Forecasts‎

February 2, 2012
Tyco Int'l reported this week its fiscal first-quarter earnings slumped 49% over the year-earlier quarter due, in part, to costs tied to its plans to reshape itself into three separate companies and the acquisition of Visonic.

Report: HD In-Car Police Video Surveillance Market Will Grow 20% by 2015

February 2, 2012
The high definition (HD) in-car police video surveillance market in the United States will grow more than 20% in the next four years, despite decreasing police department budgets, according to a report by IMS Research

Industry Efforts Cause Elk Grove Village (Ill.) to Pull Fire Alarm Ordinance

February 2, 2012
The Elk Grove Village board has pulled a proposed fire alarm ordinance thanks to strong efforts by the Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA) and community leaders here.

Video: Introducing SSI’s Smart Business Tips With Bill Bozeman

February 1, 2012
In the first installment of SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION's Smart Business Tips with Bill Bozeman, the PSA Security Network CEO discusses what viewers can expect to gain from the series.

Moon Security’s New Program to Help Dealers Grow RMR by $25K

February 1, 2012
For dealers with a large number of commercial accounts looking to increase their recurring monthly revenue (RMR), Mike Miller, vice president of Moon Security, believes he has the solution with the new iLinkx Dealer Program.

Poll: In What Areas Does Your Company Need to Make Improvements?

February 1, 2012
Take SSI's latest Web poll! In what areas do you believe your company could most stand to improve?

ADT to Pay $950K to Calif. Residential Clients in Lawsuit Settlement

January 31, 2012
ADT Security Services will pay a civil penalty of $950,000 to customers here to provide restitution for residential clients whose rates increased during their initial contract, MercuryNews.com reports.

Fike Helps Cub Scouts Earn Merit Badges With Fire Safety Demo

January 31, 2012
To help a Boy Scout troop earn Engineering merit badges, fire/life-safety products provider Fike Corp. hosted a fire and explosion safety exhibit at its 26,000-square-foot explosion protection remote testing facility.
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Siemens Donates $100K to Renovate School’s Fire Protection Lab

January 30, 2012
In support of the construction of the school's Fire Protection Engineering Lab (FPEL), Siemens Building Technologies (SBT) has given $100,000 to the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).

Security Speaking Podcast: Vivint CEO Todd Pederson Reveals How the Company Grew 825% in 5 Years

January 30, 2012
Welcome back to SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION's "Security Speaking" podcast! Listen to Vivint CEO and Co-Founder Todd Pederson talk door-to-door sales, handling competition and other issues affecting the industry. To read the interview, click here.

Oliver Fire Protection Acquires Local Rival

January 28, 2012
With its recent purchase of Upper Darby, Pa.-based Omni Alarms Inc., Oliver Fire Protection & Security has expanded its footprint in Southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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