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Resideo Technologies Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, has appointed Jay Geldmacher as the new president and CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective May 28, 2020. 

After the California Alarm Association’s (CAA) Spring Convention (which was originally scheduled for May 13-16 in Palm Springs) was cancelled due to the coronavirus, the organization decided to move the event online. 

In an effort to help industry manufacturers and suppliers better understand key challenges and opportunities facing integrators and industry tradespeople, CEDIA has announced results of a study examining overall sentiment and project behaviors of CEDIA professionals. 

For at least the last couple of years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the biggest trends in the security industry. Offering the ability to “learn” over time, AI provides the technology to anticipate and identify potential issues as they are unfolding.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for its new scholarship program, the SIA Women in Security Forum scholarship program. 

With concerns higher among households without smart home devices, these fears could contribute to reluctance among consumers to purchase these devices. 

ADT announced today it is providing $1 million through its ADT Always Cares program to support more than 100 nonprofit organizations in 44 states and Puerto Rico affected by COVID-19. 

Now more than ever, people are conscious of the surfaces they touch. When it comes to entering a door, any time you don’t have to touch a handle, it’s a relief. In the access control industry, the word “frictionless” has been a growing trend for a while; now it has even more benefit for end users.

ASIS International announced it is currently exploring different options for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2020, scheduled to take place Sept. 21‐23 in Atlanta, Ga., amidst health concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

VIVOTEK announced it will not exhibit at ISC West 2020, which has been re-scheduled for October after originally being scheduled for March due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.