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Monitronics Receives Bronze Stevie ABA Award

June 28, 2012

Monitronics International was presented with two Bronze Stevie® Awards in Marketing Campaign of the Year - Business Services category in the 10th Annual American Business Awards.

Success Stories in Alarm Management

Glen Mowrey

June 18, 2012

The realities of today’s economy continue to force local governments to do more with less, often prompting deep cuts in police and public safety budgets. Having fewer resources magnifies the pressure police departments face to increase efficiencies and reduce the number of unproductive Calls For Service (CFS).

Monitored Video: The Central Station Perspective On Business Practices

As video monitoring and hosting become more desirable as a business offering, central stations share ideas for the operational details that can make it successful and profitable.

Derek Rice

June 18, 2012

Video monitoring represents a major growth center for central stations, the vast majority of which are currently offering the service in one form or another. As adoption and service offerings continue to grow, monitoring companies are going to have questions. Central stations that currently offer monitored/hosted video services share what has been successful for them in the areas of selecting and training operators, managing bandwidth and storage, and setting pricing, which should be helpful for navigating the waters of video monitoring.

Medical Center Surveillance Upgrade Focuses on Flexibility for Console Set Up

May 1, 2012

Hendrick Medical Center is one of the largest hospitals in the West Texas area serving referrals from 16 smaller hospitals in the surrounding counties. Known for its sophisticated trauma center and high level of care, the flagship 500-bed acute care center is undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion.

Rapid Response to Expand West with New VP of Operations

Sabrina Gasulla

April 12, 2012

Rapid Response Monitoring, Syracuse, N.Y., is in the beginning stages of opening a new central station in the Western United States.

Tri-Ed / Northern Video Distribution Adds S2 Security to Its IP Arsenal

April 3, 2012

Tri-Ed / Northern Video Distribution welcomed S2 Security Corp., a provider of IP-based integrated physical security systems, as a new vendor partner. S2’s Pronto access control line is now available at all Tri-Ed / Northern Video U.S. locations, as well as via online ordering.

Frost & Sullivan Names Company of the Year for Alarm Monitoring

March 22, 2012

Frost & Sullivan awarded Monitronics International Inc. the 2011 North America Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award.

American Water Protects Lone Workers With G4S Electronic Monitoring Product

March 20, 2012

The G4S LoneProtector℠ lone worker protection solution has been selected by American Water to help reduce risk to its employees and facilities. The LoneProtector solution from G4S Justice Services, LLC provides monitoring services and technology to support lone workers.

Irish Firm Launches U.S. Visual Monitoring Business

February 23, 2012

Netwatch USA, a remote visual monitoring company, announced its launch into the United States market with the opening of its offices in Boston, Mass on Feb. 21, 2012. Headquartered in Carlow, Ireland the company is investing more than $4 million in its expansion into North America and pledged to create 50 jobs over the next 18 months. Thirty jobs will be created between its Boston and Carlow operations by the end of 2012, bringing total employment to more than 120 people. Supporting the company’s expansion into the U.S. market is former Boston Police Commissioner and Netwatch board member, Kathleen O’Toole.