Tri-Ed, a security distributor, is pleased to announce its further expansion with the acquisition of SecurityPro Warehouse (SPW), a wholesale security distributor in the Louisiana market.

Canon U.S.A. Inc. announced Canon Europe has signed an agreement to acquire Denmark-based Milestone Systems A/S, a provider of open platform video management software, via its subsidiary Canon Europa N.V. The new combination will create a formidable player in the fast growing network video surveillance market by combining the strengths of Canon’s innovative imaging technology with Milestone’s video management software expertise.

Jack McNamara of Bosch Security Systems Inc. has been named President of the Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA), an organization dedicated to improving the quality, reliability and value of fire and life safety systems. 

Xentry Systems Integration, a systems integrator focused on delivering security solutions and healthcare technologies, announced the appointment of John Nemerofsky as President and CEO, effective immediately. 

Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and one of the largest providers of security services in the U.S., has acquired Industrial Security Service Corp. (ISSC) based in Houston, Texas. ISSC ranks high among local security companies, operating in a wide range of vertical business market segments in the greater Houston area.

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Iverify, a provider of real-time remote security monitoring services, and Trans Alarm Security Services, a provider of life safety and property protection solutions, announced a merger resulting in one of the most comprehensive security product and service suites in the industry. Additionally, Securitas, announced it has made a minority investment in Iverify, which will result in an ownership position in the combined operations of Iverify and Trans Alarm.

 Alert Alarm Hawaii (“Alert Alarm”), the largest security alarm monitoring company in Hawaii, announced today the successful completion of its acquisition of Sentinel Silent Alarm Co., Inc. (“Sentinel”), the second largest market participant in the state.  

 Universal Protection Security Systems, a division of Universal Services of America and one of the largest providers of security systems in the U.S., is proud  to announce the acquisition of City-Wide Electronic Systems Inc., a family-owned business that provides a broad range of security monitoring, alarm services and automation to more than 2,000  commercial customers in California.