Monitoring - Articles - Page 59

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.

UCC acquires Red Hawk monitored accounts

UCC Acquires Wholesale Accounts of Red Hawk Monitoring in ‘Friendly Acquisition’

Maya Dollarhide

July 13, 2014

United Central Control Inc. (UCC), a San Antonio-based company purchased the wholesale monitored accounts of Red Hawk Monitoring LLC, formerly Counterforce USA, and now a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC, out of Houston.

ADT Offers New Smart Solutions for Small Business

Maya Dollarhide

June 26, 2014

ADT, Boca Raton, Fla., extended its video surveillance capabilities with new cloud-based and enhanced local DVR offerings designed to meet the unique needs of small business owners. In the past, ADT’s offerings for small business were similar to those offered to residential clients.

Monitronics Earns PDQ Award for False Alarm Reduction Strategies

June 26, 2014

Monitronics was awarded the 2013 Annual Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) Award from the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) and the False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA) at the Electronic Security Expo’s 2014 Icebreaker Luncheon held on June 24, 2014 at The Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Generic image for Trends and Industry Issues

SDA Security ‘Found an Excellent Buyer’ in Bay Alarm, a Source Says

Maya Dollarhide

June 12, 2014

Bay Alarm, ranked No. 13 on the SDM 100 with $7,781,772 in recurring monthly revenue (RMR) on Dec. 31, 2013, announced that it acquired SDA Security, a family-owned and operated alarm company in San Diego. SDA Security, Riverside, Calif., has provided security services to the San Diego and Inland Empire markets for more than 80 years.

Professional Monitoring Offers RMR Opportunities for Security Dealers

Central stations — and professional monitoring — are offering new RMR opportunities for dealers.

Heather Klotz-Young

June 9, 2014

Today, RMR comprises 58 percent of the company’s revenue, and it strives to grow RMR by approximately 10 percent every year.

Iverify and Trans Alarm Announce Strategic Merger

June 4, 2014

Iverify, a provider of real-time remote security monitoring services, and Trans Alarm Security Services, a provider of life safety and property protection solutions, announced a merger resulting in one of the most comprehensive security product and service suites in the industry. Additionally, Securitas, announced it has made a minority investment in Iverify, which will result in an ownership position in the combined operations of Iverify and Trans Alarm.

Alarmsoft Partners with Self-Defense Technology Startup to Offer Everywhere Security

May 22, 2014

Pangaea Services, Inc., Lewes, Del., the maker of The Defender, is proud to announce a partnership with Alarmsoft, Virginia Beach, Va., a provider of software solutions for security and central station monitoring.