March 9 — Today, UL published a proposal to extend the effective dates for two sets of requirements that are new to the 8th edition of UL 827, The Standard for Central Station Services. The proposed effective dates will align confirmation of new requirement compliance with UL’s annual audit program for monitoring stations. The proposed extension dates […]
TMA is launching a new TMA interest group for members who deal with licensing, permitting, and regulations management. The group is formed in response to the results of the 2017 TMA Voice of the Customer survey in which licensing and regulatory issues were identified as among those of most concern to TMA members. The first […]
Register now for 2018 ESX and make your hotel reservations — rooms are going fast in popular Nashville! Education sessions are June 20-22. Below is the schedule of TMA pre-conference committee, membership and leadership meetings. Monday June 18 2:30pm – 4:00pm — Membership/NRTL/Five Diamond/MarComm/Insurance 2:30pm – 4:00pm — Education/Legal Affairs/Technology 2:30pm – 4:00pm — Government […]
The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) has announced its keynote speaker. A disruptive marketer, best-selling author and president of UnMarketing, Scott Stratten will force you to rethink everything you know about resonating with customers today. This marketing expert will address passionate electronic security professionals with a talk about today’s evolving business climate on the ESX Main […]
AlarmHUB, UL’s new Certificate management and verification tool, is now in beta testing with volunteer monitoring stations and alarm service companies. AlarmHUB will bring new features and enhanced functionality to UL’s compliance management portal. AlarmHUB will be available for all UL customers mid-2018. To learn more, visit UL.com/AlarmHUBInfo. The TMA Standards Committee & UL are […]
On February 13, IPR, Inc. announced Brian McLaughlin was named CEO to lead the recently merged company in its mission to empower independent security dealers to simplify the connected experience. As CEO, McLaughlin will be responsible for all aspects of the business, based out of the company’s Hudson, Wisconsin headquarters. “The board is delighted to […]
In January, Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. (ADS) announced Tim Watson as the company’s Vice President of Sales for ADS and its western operation, Safe Systems, Inc. (SSI). Tim will be responsible for sales team leadership, driving revenue, and execution of marketing strategy. Tim comes to ADS with over 22 years of industry experience, working for […]
In January, Ralph W. Sevinor, president of TMA member company Wayne Alarm Systems, and Donald Martini, president, Lexington Alarm Systems, announced that their two companies will combine forces under the Wayne Alarm Systems umbrella to bring the highest-quality home and business security systems to local customers with improved technology and a broader service area. “Wayne Alarm Systems […]
WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) released the following statement after President Trump signed Kari’s Law, H.R. 582, into law on February 16. “As we recognize the 50th anniversary of the first 9-1-1 call, we applaud President Trump for […]
Vector Security to donate $100 for each security system sold through the campaign during 2018, and award free basic monitoring for a year to a local breast cancer survivor. Vector Security, Inc., the provider of intelligent mobile security and automation solutions for homes and businesses, announced its partnership with the Susan G. Komen North Carolina […]
