Dealers & Integrators


Bosch Announces Two New eLearning Courses

Bosch Security Systems, a full-line manufacturer of security solutions, recently announced two new eLearning courses: Access Personal Edition and the AutoDome Modular Camera System.

The Protection Bureau Receives Five Diamond Certification

The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) has announced that The Protection Bureau has achieved the group's Five Diamond Certification.

ASIS International Announces Global Accreditation

ASIS International has been awarded accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Bosch To Acquire Extreme CCTV

Bosch is planning to acquire all shares of Extreme CCTV Inc., headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. With this acquisition, Bosch intends to boost its Security Systems division and extend its activities in video surveillance.

SIA Announces Latest Revision Of False Alarm Standard

The Security Industry Association recently released the latest revision of the voluntary standard details recommended design features for security system control panels and their associated arming and disarming devices to reduce the incidence of false alarms.

Sonitrol Acquires Dallas Franchise

Sonitrol Corp. recently announced the acquisition of the territory and operating rights of its Dallas franchise.

City Of Chicago Deploys Intelligent Security System

IBM has started a new project with the City of Chicago office of emergency management and communications (OEMC) to implement an advanced city-wide intelligent security system.

NBFAA Calls For Balanced Approached To Fire Protection

A balanced approach to fire protection that includes the installation of both fire detection and suppression systems will save lives according to the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA).



Chillemi Appointed Chairman Of SIA Education And Training Committee

Hirsch Electronics’ Learning Center Manager, Scott Chillemi, has been appointed to serve a two-year term as chairman of The Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Education and Training Committee, a non-voting vice president position on SIA’s Board of Directors.

Home Systems Integration Revenue Will Increase To $17.4 Billion In 2012, Research Says

Revenues from the home systems integration/installation channel will increase from $9.8 billion in 2007 to $17.4 billion in 2012, according to Parks Associates and EH Publishing.

Monitronics, Alarm.com Team Up To Provide Web-Enabled Security

Monitronics and Alarm.com recently announced an agreement that will allow security dealers participating in the extensive nationwide Monitronics Authorized Dealer Program to offer Alarm.com's wireless and Web-enabled security and monitoring technology and services to their customers.

International Fiber Systems Joins NetClear ESS Affiliate Program

Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, and Ortronics/Legrand recently announced the International Fiber Systems (IFS) product line from GE has been added as an approved affiliate vendor for the NetClear ESS (Electronic Safety and Security) program.

ADT, Qwest Announce Partnership

Qwest Communications and ADT Security recently announced an agreement to customers who purchase their respective complementary communications and security services.

Protection One Introduces e-Secure For Businesses

Protection One Inc. recently introduced e-Secure for business security. The company's new offering features modern ways for customers to conveniently control and monitor their business security systems offsite, using an Internet-connected computer, PDA or a text-enabled cell phone.

NBFAA Announces 2007 Leadership Award Winners

The winners of the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association’s (NBFAA) 2007 Leadership Awards were revealed recently during the association’s annual luncheon.

NAPCO Creates Video Technologies And Services Division

NAPCO Security Group recently announced the creation of its Video Technologies and Services Division.

Hackett Security Purchases P & L Products

Hackett Security, a St. Louis area security systems company, announced the purchase of P & L Products, a St. Louis-based system integrator specializing in video imaging, time and attendance, access control, CCTV cameras and security systems, at the recent ASIS show.

The Integrator's Voice

Some business owners start their company by themselves, some take over from a previous owner and others work with a business partner. From time to time, and for different reasons, integrators need to restart their business. One common reason for restarting a business is the separation of two partners. This month's "Dealer Spotlight" examines how Jeff Harrington, of Statesville, N.C.-based Integrated Home Solutions, successfully restarted his company in a new location after separating from his former partner.

Back to School

It seems that life in the 21st century is all about the digital revolution—from talking cars to multitasking smart phones to high-definition digital television sets. Perhaps one of the biggest reality checks of this digital age is the additional training required for professionals who sell, install or even repair such devices to remain competent in their fields. Without continuing education, thousands of professionals and technicians lose work.

Featured

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    Arctic Wolf recently published findings from its State of Cybersecurity: 2025 Trends Report, offering insights from a global survey of more than 1,200 senior IT and cybersecurity decision-makers across 15 countries. Conducted by Sapio Research, the report captures the realities, risks, and readiness strategies shaping the modern security landscape. Read Now

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    AI tools are becoming essential to modern work, but their fast, unmonitored adoption is creating a new kind of security risk. Recent surveys reveal a clear trend – employees are rapidly adopting consumer-facing AI tools without employer approval, IT oversight, or any clear security policies. According to Cybernews Business Digital Index, nearly 90% of analyzed AI tools have been exposed to data breaches, putting businesses at severe risk. Read Now

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    Action1, a provider of autonomous endpoint management (AEM) solutions, today released its 2025 Software Vulnerability Ratings Report, revealing a 61% year-over-year surge in discovered software vulnerabilities and a 96% spike in exploited vulnerabilities throughout 2024, amid an increasingly aggressive threat landscape. Read Now

  • Motorola Solutions Named Official Safety Technology Supplier of the Ryder Cup through 2027

    Motorola Solutions has today been named the Official Safety Technology Supplier of the 2025 and 2027 Ryder Cup, professional golf’s renowned biennial team competition between the United States and Europe. Read Now

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    Organizations are increasingly turning their attention to human-focused security approaches, as two out of three (68%) cybersecurity incidents involve people. Threat actors are shifting from targeting networks and systems to hacking humans via social engineering methods, living off human errors as their most prevalent attack vector. Whether manipulated or not, human cyber behavior is leveraged to gain backdoor access into systems. This mainly results from a lack of employee training and awareness about evolving attack techniques employed by malign actors. Read Now

New Products

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.