Entries by Bryan Ginn

Principal Manager, Microsoft Azure Vision AI to Keynote The Monitoring Association’s 2021 Virtual OPSTech

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The keynote for The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) 2021 Virtual OPSTech is Mr. Rouzbeh Aminpour, Microsoft Azure Artificial Intelligence Platform’s Computer Vision Business & Strategy Principal Manager. Aminpour will share how Azure’s Cognitive Services are enabling users to deliver breakthrough experiences through the use of industry-leading Vision AI models. Top-of-mind topics such as industry trends, use […]

Fall issue of the TMA Dispatch now available!

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The fall issue of the TMA Dispatch takes a closer look at the power of collaboration, provides a glimpse into the future of video monitoring, and introduces some new business opportunities in the multi-unit dwelling sector. Find out how to protect your IP, and more. View at https://issuu.com/csaainternational/docs/21falldispatchfinal  

Monitoring Station Marketing: Pivoting for Success in 2022

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Written by David Morgan, Co-Founder/Vice President, Security Dealer Marketing, dmorgan@sd.marketing Much like 2020, 2021 saw continued challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ongoing implications for the security industry and the alarm monitoring industry specifically continue to be profound and will reverberate for years to come. An extended time of social distancing has […]

What is PERS and what can the service offer your business?

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By Ryan Brady, TRG Associates, rbrady@trgassociates.com A PERS unit is a device that is used to request help from a monitoring center in the event of an emergency. The monitoring center can alert family and emergency services to help the customer. There are two main types of medical alert devices: traditional and mobile. Landline PERS […]

What is Automation Monitoring Software?

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By Marjorie Fitton, DICE Corporation, Marjorie.Fitton@dicecorp.com Automation Monitoring Software provides central station operators with the information needed to handle events for the safety and security of life and property. Signals are transmitted from sensors, detectors, alarms, videos, access controls–or any other device that sends out a signal to the central station receiver. The receivers convert […]

Accolades for Outgoing TMA President Don Young

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TMA President Don Young will complete his term on October 14, 2021 at the closing of the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. TMA members were asked to share their gratitude to Don. The following are comments that have been received. You may also view ads placed by members in the fall issue of the TMA Dispatch. […]

Alarm Detection Systems Acquires Break Point Security

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Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. (ADS) has acquired Break Point Security in Littleton, Colorado. The acquisition will enhance ADS’ protective services capabilities within the Denver Metropolitan Area. Break Point Security formerly monitored a mix of residential, small and medium-sized businesses. “We felt that our commitment to the customer is what set us apart at Break Point […]

Eastern Bank Welcomes A-COM Integrated Solutions As A Commercial Customer

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Eastern Bank announced A-COM Integrated Solutions (A-COM) as a new commercial banking customer. Founded in 1973, A-COM is a family-owned security, home and business automation company offering services to benefit increasingly mobile lifestyles. With decades of experience in the safety and fire protection industry, it serves more than 20,000 customers with advanced business management and […]