What began as a collective effort on the part of eight, forward-thinking security industry leaders on a cold night in 1949 has grown and evolved over seven decades to become The Monitoring Association (TMA), the preeminent, internationally-recognized non-profit trade association that represents professional monitoring companies, security systems integrators, and providers of products and services to […]
While the world has been celebrating the holiday season, 5G is making headlines! President Donald Trump named Robert Blair, a security adviser to his acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, a key point person on 5G wireless technology. He will support 5G efforts led by White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow, who has staked out […]
In July, APCO provided an update on the 9-1-1 SAVES Act, which would reclassify public safety telecommunicators as Protective Service Occupations (as opposed to administrative/clerical). The provisions of 9-1-1 SAVES were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a separate bill that had passed the House of Representatives. As APCO explained, the process forward […]
If you plan to attend ISC East in New York City, please take a moment to visit with TMA members who are exhibiting. Alarm Tech Central Services, Inc., Booth 1443 All American Monitoring, Booth 51 Altronix Corporation, Booth 434 Alula, Booth 131 Anixter, 1B101 Axis Communications, Booth 329 The Bold Group, Booth 650 We are […]
The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) 2019 Wage and Salary Survey is now open. Companies from across the security industry are invited to participate in this year’s survey—from security dealers and system integrators to monitoring centers. The data collected will be compiled and analyzed by TRG Associates with final results being published and available for sale in […]
It is with deep and abiding gratitude that TMA honors its members who have faithfully served God and country through service in the Armed Forces. On this Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11, 2019, it gives us great pride to recognize some of our members who have served in the United States or Canada. TMA President […]
Security industry news publication, Security Systems News, has traditionally released an annual list of it’s top “20 under 40” and included two classes, comprising 20 end users and 20 integrators. This year’s “40 under 40” class is made up of a diverse and talented mix of young professionals representing the next generation of leaders in […]
One of former TMA President Ivan Spector’s last official duties was to honor professionals within the membership and the industry for their distinguished dedication to and support of TMA and its members’ interests. On Monday, October 14th, Spector presented the newly-named Mel Mahler Award for Outstanding Service to the Monitoring Industry (formerly known as the […]
TMA is pleased to announce a four-part Cybersecurity webinar series, taught by Ryan Fritts, Vice President of Product and Information Security, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for ADT. The course is designed for Monitoring Center IT staff interested in the latest developments in threat management. Participants will learn how to mitigate external attacks and insider […]
In conjunction with TMA’s 2019 Annual Meeting, a fundraising raffle was held to benefit the Cope Family Center, a family resource center with a mission to empower parents, nurture children and strengthen communities. The Center provides parents with the education, resources and support they need to raise children who thrive. TMA donated 100% of the […]
