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.  

ADI announced today the availability of its 2014-2015 IP Solutions Catalog. This dedicated IP sourcebook features a wide range of products from the industry’s top manufacturers to help dealers build complete, integrated IP systems. 

Xentry Systems Integration, Miamisburg, Ohio, announced the completion of its acquisition of Acree Daily Integrated Systems, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Both Xentry and Acree Daily have been dedicated to servicing customers in the greater Ohio area for more than 35 years.

 Imperial Capital announced the successful completion of a $115 million senior contingent cash pay notes offering for Interface Security Systems, a portfolio company of SunTx Capital Partners, by its parent company, Interface Master Holdings Inc. Interface is a national provider of bundled physical security and secured managed network services to primarily large, commercial multi-site customers. It ranks as No. 12 on the SDM 100, with $8.4 million RMR on Dec. 31, 2013. 

National Monitoring Center Inc. (NMC) announced that it will hold a formal open house event on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm to showcase its new California Headquarter facilities. This invitation-only event will offer cocktails, appetizers and guided tours throughout the evening with the opportunity to meet the NMC staff.