Vivint opens a new central station following Todd Pedersen’s appearance on the reality series, during which he experienced less than ideal conditions at an old facility.
Security companies that participate in community and charitable services have discovered great gains in giving. A dozen providers explain how.
Having already sold its door-to-door security and home automation business for $1.8 billion, Vivint is selling its solar installation business to renewable energy company SunEdison for $2.2 billion.
The Cheyenne City Council and Cheyenne Police Department have opted not to renew Vivint’s solicitor license after residents complained of the security firm’s aggressive sales tactics.
Vivint sales representatives have been accused of ignoring ‘no soliciting’ signs when selling security systems door-to-door in Douglas County, Colo.
A woman claiming to be a Vivint employee has approached homeowners, telling them she was performing security alarm surveys on behalf of the Vero Beach Police Department.
The Wi-Fi enabled Vivint Doorbell Camera allows homeowners to detect visitors at their front door.
Vivint was the top-ranked security and home automation company on Forbes’ list.
The news agency reports Blackstone could fetch $1.5 billion for AlliedBarton, which it acquired in 2008 for approximately $750 million.
Vivint supports Blackstone’s Veterans Initiative to hire 50,000 American veterans across its portfolio of companies over the next five years.