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SecureWatch Builds New Monitoring Facility, Going National in 2012

March 31, 2012

SecureWatch24, New York City, announced that Neil Budhram joined the company as manager of its new Fusion Centre — a state-of-the-art monitoring facility currently under construction in Moonachie, N.J. Budhram is an alarm monitoring industry veteran who managed a central station facility in New York City for 15 years prior to joining SW24.

Newly Released ESX 2012 Conference Program Adds NexTech Seminars, Improves RMR Focus

March 31, 2012

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) released the conference program for its 2012 event, featuring more than 50 educational sessions across seven tracks.

IP Video Management Services

March 26, 2012

AlarmSoft launched its Video Management Services, which includes off-site video recording/hosting services, eliminating the need for DVR and NVR systems.

Shedding Light on UL Listings

The basis of a UL listing for a central station means it and the services it provides have been evaluated for compliance with the applicable UL standards. Now what does that mean to you, the security dealer?

Ann O' Connor

March 21, 2012

Having a UL listed central station is a mark of distinction pursued by alarm monitoring companies and trusted by consumers. But earning the distinction can be a lengthy and intricate process that requires demonstrating a range of competencies followed by ongoing inspections to maintain the certification.

Economical GSM Universal Radio

March 1, 2012

Napco StarLink SLE-GSM is an economical, full-data backup or primary alarm communicator that universally works on any panel, anywhere, according to Napco Security Technologies Inc.

The Dead & the Quick

Dave Engebretson

February 24, 2012

As technology marches on, one of the “new normal” rules of the game is that while a product/device/software set might be cool today, pretty soon it is either obsolete or has died.

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Numerous Issues, 1 Case

Lessing E. Gold

February 23, 2012

In a recent case before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the court clarified multiple issues frequently faced by alarm companies in court.

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Exploring New Dimensions at First Alert Convention

Heather Klotz-Young

February 22, 2012

From new products to new trends, the 2011 First Alert Professional Dealer Convention held in Scottsdale, Ariz., contained plenty of “new,” apt for its theme of “Exploring New Dimensions.”

Dynamark Monitoring Opens as Nation’s Newest Third-Party Central Station

February 22, 2012

Dynamark Monitoring Inc., Hagerstown, Md., announced that a new, UL listed, third-party central station is now open and monitoring accounts.

Beyond Monitoring and Response

Cassie Peterson

January 17, 2012

In the security industry, meeting a client’s security needs is only half the story. For a full-service central monitoring station like Safe Touch Security Systems, located in Jacksonville, Fla., servicing accounts requires more than effective monitoring and response.