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The Security Industry Association (SIA), the Latin American Security Association (ALAS) and the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) have formed a coalition to urge the U.S. congress to promptly approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the renegotiation of NAFTA. 

The Cumberland County and Fayetteville, North Carolina Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) are the latest agencies to implement Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP), technology that automates communication between alarm monitoring central stations and PSAPs/911 centers, resulting in faster, more accurate emergency responses for users of monitored alarms.

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

Berk-Tek, a Nexans company and manufacturer of network infrastructure solutions, has joined forces with Cree Lighting and Transition Networks to provide a complete end-to-end solution for the smart building’s utility LAN (uLAN). 

Monroy IT Services, a provider of IT support and consulting, published a blog on the types of cyber crime most threatening to businesses in 2019.

Openpath, a provider of workplace security and technology, released a new white paper, which takes an in-depth look at the access control industry and how it impacts a number of other industries.

An interesting case in Georgia arose when a brother brought an action against a home security company for failing to properly notify.

Distributors play a key role in the security business, offering not only products but also training and other resources to security dealers. Here is what’s new in this area.

Code Blue Corporation once again will be returning as a sponsor for National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM) this September.

TMA has issued a statement retracting a previous statement condemning Ring and its partnerships with law enforcement.