Security-Net, Exton, Pa., a global provider of security integration services, announced that Future Security Controls of Ottawa joined Security-Net as its newest member company.

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association’s (CEDIA) annual Electronic Lifestyles Awards competition is underway, with the online entry system officially open.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) appointed John Stroia, vice president of corporate development for Diebold Inc., to the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) board of directors.

For many companies, transitioning their security systems from analog to megapixel/IP can be a daunting task. Being faced with the possibility of learning a whole new system, training employees, rewiring, and all of the other worries that come with switching systems can be reason enough to sway a company into sticking with an antiquated system.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., San Diego, a national security solutions provider, announced that it acquired selected assets of an unnamed critical infrastructure security and public safety system integration business from a large international public company.

ObjectVideo Inc., Reston, Va., a developer of intelligent video software, signed a global patent licensing agreement with Tyco Security Products’ American Dynamics business unit.

Code Blue Corporation, Holland, Mich., announced David Cook as the chief operating officer. As COO, Cook will be responsible for leading Code Blue in expanding its endpoint communication stations to include a software-based Managed Emergency Communications System (MECS) that provides centralized control of fire, security, sound and communication systems.

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.

Mike Duffy, president of Per Mar Security Services, Davenport, Iowa, was honored as the Man of the Year by the Chicago Chapter of the Buoniconti Foundation, whose efforts center on curing for paralysis, at a dinner at Gibson’s in Chicago.

ADI, Orlando, Fla., presented Digimerge Technologies with the “Canadian Vendor of the Year” award at the annual ADI sales kick-off event held in Orlando.