The company’s newly named Alula Connect+ hub is a professional-only solution with automation, security and video surveillance designed to help integrators compete against consumer DIY security solutions.
McLaughlin arrives at IPR, the newly named company following the merger of ipDatatel and Resolution Products, with expertise in helping partners transition to a SaaS business model.
ipDatatel and Resolution Products actually underwent simultaneous recapitalization with private equity backing and are now majority owned by an investment group.
ipDatatel’s merger with security provider Resolution Products is backed by former Alarm.com chairman Ralph Terkowitz and his group, ABS Capital.
Since there is virtually no overlap between the offerings of ipDatatel and Resolution Products, the two companies will mostly be unchanged.
The platform delivers interactive services over IP connections, as well as cellular, and can talk to any other device on the same network.
ipDatatel’s SecureSmart® application creates new selling opportunities for dealers.