No.1 Fire used the loan facility to acquire the fire alarm monitoring and testing business of a long established, locally based company, purchasing approximately 400 commercial customer accounts. 

Verint Fraud and Security Solutions is hosting an hour-long webinar tomorrow, August 6 at 1 p.m. ET, during which several speakers will look at how shifting away from an autonomous security approach to a more structured convergence model can help mitigate cyber and physical security vulnerabilities, and how new technologies like AI factor into today’s converged security models. 

The Monitoring Association (TMA) released the results of its latest Wage & Comp Survey — the purpose of which is to provide monitoring and security services companies with salary and benefits information to guide hiring and compensation decisions. 

Guardian Protection employees recently participated in a charity initiative to raise funds for Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund which provides care to every child, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. 

Johnson Controls announced today it has acquired the remaining stake of Qolsys Inc., a leading residential and commercial security and smart home manufacturer, after owning a majority since 2014.

Company leaders say the partnership will combine Google Nest’s hardware and services with ADT’s installation, services and professional monitoring network to create a more robust smart home experience for customers.

Motorola Solutions today announced it has completed the acquisition of Pelco Inc., a global provider of video security solutions based in Fresno, Calif.

The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to dramatically change our customers’ security and video surveillance system needs. Where past concerns were primarily focused on intrusion detection, shoplifting and/or vandalism, and life safety, now added to these issues are concerns about the spreading of the coronavirus from proximity to an infected person. 

Living in today’s uncertain world brings many challenges and changes every day, but it also brings new opportunities for those willing to expand their business offerings and learn new skills. Security companies are trusted by owners to protect and care for their families through system installation and monitoring.

I’ve been leading security industry sales teams since 1983 to record levels of achievement. Over the years I’ve learned a thing or two about managing sales teams.