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More and more, there is a massive spotlight on the security industry and its ability to prevent tragedies from happening at large sporting venues.

The Vistacom team is celebrating its 65th year in business in 2019. Originally named the Daveland Company, Vistacom was founded in Allentown, Penn. in 1954 with a staff of six people, led by founder Jack Ferlino. 

Every successful security integrator is looking and preparing for the next big industry game changer.

More than one in five (22 percent) of Americans say they have cancelled plans or considered cancelling plans to attend large scale public events due to concerns about physical attacks and the safety of their data, according to the new 2019 Unisys Security Index. 

Cisco has announced its intention to acquire Sentryo, providing automated device visibility and protection for OT assets. 

Vector Security — a provider of residential and commercial security and automation solutions — announced today that, effective June 3, it has entered into a $450 million credit agreement.

The Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) executive committee of the board voted to restructure the association’s state chapter program at a board meeting Monday, June 3. 

Per Mar Security Services, a provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, Iowa, has acquired Stearns Sound & Security of Waupaca, Wis. 

ADT, a provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, today announced that the company was awarded $3 million in compensatory damages and $1 million in punitive damages against Alder Holdings LLC, a Utah-based company.