Security Specialists LLC, a systems integrator and full-service solution provider of integrated life safety, electronic security, video surveillance and communications systems for commercial and residential clients, recently launched the DragonFly “create-your-own” security system for residential users.

CEDIA announced that an overwhelming majority of CEDIA members have voted in favor of a formal integration between CEDIA and CEDIA EMEA. 

Strong gains in home renovation and repair spending are expected to continue into next year before tapering, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released today by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. 

Forbes Magazine recently named LRG Marketing Communications President Diana Wolff to the newly established Forbes Agency Council. 

AFA Protective Systems, Inc. has acquired the alarm business assets of Pro-Tech Security Ltd., effective November 1, 2016. 

Vanderbilt, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Access Control Technology Ltd (ACT) based in Dublin, Ireland. 

Reed Exhibitions announced that Connected Security Expo will be returning to ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), for a second year. The expo is scheduled for April 5-7, 2017, in Las Vegas.

COPS monitoring reported: It is with a heavy heart and tremendous sadness that we report the sudden passing of Ernie Gambone on Thursday, October 27, 2016.

The Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) Young Security Professionals (YSPs) unveiled the Rising Leaders Forum at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Wash., where nearly 50 of the electronic security industry’s finest rising leaders and industry veterans gathered to participate in a leadership and team building program.

Contract monitoring provider United Central Control (UCC), announced its 13th Annual Extreme Outdoors Hunting Extravaganza attendance reached nearly 200.