Micro Key Solutions, a leading provider in central station and accounting software, released an enhanced version of their backup and continuity service offering product, Micro Vault.

Bold Technologies released ManitouNEO, a new upgrade of its flagship Manitou software platform.

MKS, a provider of central station and alarm dealer software solutions, announced the hire of industry veteran Deanna Blair as the new vice president of business development. 

Central station automation software is becoming more sophisticated, often adding functionality similar to what has been pioneered in other industries. For example, scripting capability built into new central station software prompts operators to ask the right questions in much the same way that “wizard” functionality helps people use other types of software.