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Why You Shouldn't Worry About AT&T's Entrance Into the Security Market

January 22, 2013

Are you worried about AT&T entering the security market? Ken Kirschenbaum offers reasons why you shouldn't be too bothered about it.

Michigan’s Licensing Standards Fall With Approval of New Law

January 15, 2013

Despite a spirited lobbying effort by the Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan (BFAAM) and others, the state’s licensing standards have been upended following the signing into law of two bills that created the Security Alarm Systems Act.

AT&T Will Launch Home Security, Automation Services in March

January 8, 2013

After announcing last year that it would launch a new home security offering, AT&T revealed Monday that it will unveil its Digital Life services in eight markets in March. The firm also plans to roll out the service to up to 50 additional markets in 2013.

Alarm Industry Braces for Licensing Battles in Several States

December 3, 2012

The alarm industry will begin 2013 facing legislative battles in several state capitols where telecommunications companies have undertaken intensive lobbying efforts to pass laws that industry leaders contend undermine current licensing standards, mandated background checks, false alarm reduction and more.

AT&T Begins 'Text To 911' Testing In Tennessee

October 8, 2012

AT&T has begun working with public safety agencies in Tennessee to determine the best way to allow citizens to send SMS/text messages to 911 systems.

BFAAM, ESA Oppose New Set of Regulations for IP-Enabled Security Systems

October 4, 2012

The Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan (BFAAM) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) have have opposed two bills that would create specific licensing requirements for IP-enabled security systems in Michigan. Both groups maintain that the legislation will help telephone companies enter into the state’s electronic security sector, while creating a burden on existing security providers.

AT&T Will Demo Home Automation Services at New Flagship Retail Store

August 30, 2012

This weekend AT&T is opening a 10,000 square-foot flagship store on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue where for the first time the company will offer a retail demo of its Digital Life services.

AT&T Will Use Licensed Contractors to Install Home Security Systems

June 4, 2012

AT&T is the latest telecommunications company to launch a portfolio of IP-based home security and automation services, further ratcheting up competition in what is projected to be a multibillion-dollar market within a few years.

AT&T to Test New Home Security Service This Summer

May 7, 2012

AT&T will begin trials for its new home automation and security service this summer in Dallas and Atlanta, reports the Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

AT&T Unveils Global Plans for Home Automation, Security Business

February 23, 2012

AT&T plans to offer its remote monitoring and automation platform, Digital Life, worldwide. The company has developed the service and technology for international carriers that will develop and sell Web-based home automation security and energy services to clients.