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Tyco to Make $100 Million Wireless Acquisition

September 15, 2011

Tyco International Ltd., Schaffhausen, Switzerland, announced that it reached an agreement to acquire Visonic Ltd., a global developer and manufacturer of electronic security systems and components, for approximately $100 million in cash. The acquisition will strengthen the wireless product and technology portfolio and market presence of the Tyco Security Products business in the intrusion security market, according to Tyco in a press release.

Researching AIREF

The Alarm Industry Research & Educational Foundation serves as the research arm of the electronic life safety, security and systems industry, but what exactly does it do and how can the industry benefit from its projects?

Maggie Shein

September 12, 2011

The Alarm Industry Research & Educational Foundation (AIREF) represents the electronic life safety, security and systems industry, under the auspices of the Electronic Security Association (ESA). Since AIREF’s beginnings in 1977, foundation members have been focused on improving education in the alarm industry as well as conducting research that public safety officials can use to better protect and serve the community, and dealers, distributors, manufacturers and monitoring stations can use to increase acceptance of their products and improve public relations.

Golf Outing to Benefit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

September 8, 2011

Vector Security’s 2011 Technical Service Partners (TSP) golf outing, held at the Bristow Manor Golf Club in Bristow, Va., helped emphasize the needs of missing and exploited children.

DMP Partners with Protection 1 Nationwide

September 8, 2011

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), Springfield, Mo., a privately held independent manufacturer of innovative intrusion, fire, access control, network and cellular communication products, and Protection 1, Romeville, Ill., a provider of installation, maintenance, and monitoring of single-family home security systems, business security systems and multifamily security systems entered into a new business partnership.

Stanley’s Niscayah Acquisition Nears Completion

September 8, 2011

Stanley Black & Decker Inc. announced last week that all of the conditions for completion of its recommended all-cash offer to acquire all shares and warrants in Niscayah Group AB, for SEK 18.00 per share and SEK 0.05 per warrant in cash, have been satisfied.

SDM and Security Announce Retirement, Hiring and Reorganization Plans

September 6, 2011

Congratulations are in order for Art Niedosik, SDM Associate Publisher and Eastern Regional Manager, who announced his retirement effective September 30th after an unparalleled 40 year career in business-to-business media.

Vision Security Helps Security-Net Expand Presence in Southeast

September 6, 2011

Vision Security Technologies, a regional security systems integrator headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., joined Security-Net, a global provider of security integration services, as its eighteenth member.

2011 Accolades Winners to be Recognized by ASIS International

September 6, 2011

ASIS International selected its 2011 ASIS Accolades winners. ASIS Accolades is an awards competition that recognizes innovative new products, services, and/or solutions in the security industry.

High Profile: From 9/11 Memorial Museum to Other High Profile Integration Efforts

Bill Zalud

September 6, 2011

Being in the spotlight has its advantages, in addition to obvious challenges. There are certain security integration assignments that, because of location, public accessibility, or homeland security profile, carry more weight in design, installation, and stature.

Custom Alarm Recognized for Exemplary Workplace Practices

August 25, 2011

Custom Alarm, Rochester, Minn., has been honored with the 2011 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility for its use of flexibility as an effective workplace strategy to increase business and employee success. This prestigious award, part of the national When Work Works project, recognizes employers of all sizes and types in the greater Rochester area and across the country.