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New Website for Dynamark Partner Program

November 20, 2014

Dynamark Security Centers, located in Hagerstown, Md., has unveiled a new website dedicated to its Partner Program.

SentryNet Dealer Training Programs

November 20, 2014

David Avritt and Kurt Erdman of SentryNet, Memphis, Tenn., and Robert Walker of Honeywell, Morristown, N.J., are offering courses in December 2014 and January 2015 that will provide complete information on how to sell, explain and install smart home and Z-Wave technology.

American Alarm Acquires Milford, N.H., Security Business

November 20, 2014

American Alarm and Communications, Arlington, Mass., has acquired First Stop Security’s installation, service and systems monitoring business.

Alarm Capital Alliance Expands Into New Mexico

November 20, 2014

Alarm Capital Alliance (ACA), Newtown Square, Pa., acquired accounts from Khalsa Tech in the metro area of Santa Fe, N.M, as part of its regional growth strategy.

Bold Technologies Acquires ABM Data Systems

September 25, 2014

Bold Technologies, Colorado Springs, Colo., a provider of central station and PSIM software, acquired fellow automation provider, ABM Data Systems, on September 11, 2014.

How to Seal the Deal on Outdoor Security Projects

Integrators and dealers explain how to determine the best outdoor and perimeter security solution for a customer — and how to seal the deal.

Joan Engebretson

September 10, 2014

In determining the best solution for a customer, “the big things are topology and what kind of communications they have on site,” comments Al Lewis, vice president of Okeechobee, Fla.-based dealer, Gator Security.

Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. to Give Keynote Address at 2014 CSAA Annual Meeting

August 25, 2014

Bermuda is a beautiful setting, but not just for vacationing. In October, the members of CSAA International, the voice for central station monitoring companies, will converge on the British overseas territory for five days of learning and planning that will drive the direction of the association and address the challenges to the security monitoring industry.

SentryNet Announces New Status as a Linear Preferred Central Station

August 14, 2014

SentryNet enhanced its service offerings to include support of the advanced Linear PERS 4200 cell unit.

Celebrating Excellence in the Security Channel

Examples of excellence can be found in many places throughout the security industry. The companies that strive for it should be commended for their efforts that offer the end result of a great customer experience.

Laura Stepanek

August 14, 2014

The 2014 Central Station of the Year winner is COPS Monitoring, which is Five Diamond and IQ certified, as well as the holder of multiple UL listings including UL 2050. COPS Monitoring operates five hot redundant and load-sharing UL-listed central stations.

PERS Continues to Expand With Greater Functionality

Today’s PERS are expanding past the traditional home unit.

Heather Klotz-Young

July 15, 2014

With the added mobility, smaller form factors, wireless communications, and integration with apps, GPS, and geo-fencing, the solutions are more acceptable and effective than ever before. Here are just a few of the advancements in today’s “next-generation” PERS.