Entries by Bryan Ginn

Professional Installation and Monitoring Associations Dispute Google’s Statement, “Security Systems Often Use Microphones”

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Recent reporting by Business Insider, CNN Business and many other publications have highlighted the undisclosed, on-board microphone discovered in Google’s Nest Guard Security Device—raising serious privacy concerns among consumers. The Monitoring Association (TMA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), trade associations representing professionals who install and monitor security and life safety technologies in homes and […]

Systemize your Security Business to Succeed

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This TMA Virtual Product Review will answer the question, “What is security business management software?” TMA member and simPRO US’s President Glenn Nott will lead a dynamic presentation on simPro, the cloud-based job management software that integrates with major accounting packages to ensure your team is fully connected, with access to your crucial business data […]

TMA Welcomes Stanley Security VP to its Executive Committee

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Security Industry Veteran and Leader Walker to serve as TMA Treasurer The Monitoring Association [TMA] today announced the appointment of Steve Walker, vice president of Customer Service for Minneapolis-based Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, to the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors. Walker brings over 20 years of leadership experience in security operations and IT […]

TMA Welcomes Stanley Security VP to its Executive Committee

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The Monitoring Association [TMA] today announced the appointment of Steve Walker, vice president of Customer Service for Minneapolis-based Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, to the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors. Walker brings over 20 years of leadership experience in security operations and IT to his new role on the TMA Board of Directors. “I […]

Cisco Systems Chief Technology Evangelist to Keynote TMA 2019 Tech Summit

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TMA is pleased to announce Jim Grubb, Chief Technology Evangelist, Cisco Systems will provide the keynote address Thurs., Feb. 28 at TMA’s 2019 Tech Summit in Salt Lake City, UT. Mr. Grubb is a visionary Cisco leader who is passionate about early positioning and differentiation of Cisco innovation and technology. Instrumental in bringing new solutions to […]

TMA: 2018 Year in Review

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Here are the highlights from a most eventful year. TMA thanks our members for your support and participation! January With an eye to safeguarding the interests of monitoring company customers, TMA begins the NFPA-72 engagement campaign to help ensure monitoring companies can perform the public safety services needed to protect lives and property. March TMA […]

2018 Annual Meeting Report: A Dynamic Gathering of Industry Leaders in Palm Beach

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As it does every year, the 2018 TMA Annual Meeting brought together a most impressive group of industry leaders and influencers, who gained new connections and information to help them advance their businesses. Attendees praised the event, held in Palm Beach October 13-17, for its unmatched networking and high-level conversations supported by a leadership-focused program […]

“TMA. That’s My Association” Connects Members at the Annual Meeting

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TMA members at the 2018 Annual Meeting shared their enthusiasm for their organization by participating in the ongoing “TMA. That’s My Association” campaign, which was launched earlier this year at ESX. What’s your favorite T-M-A slogan? Got an idea for one to add? Contact communications@tma.us. (Click on the photos to enlarge.)   Photos by Elizabeth Lasko. […]

TMA Virtual Product Review (VPR) Series: JCI’s PowerG (12/19/18)

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Security professionals need to address an ever-evolving and rapidly changing list of threats to systems that are designed to keep our homes and businesses secure. Typical systems and devices installed in spaces may address the obvious, but do they really protect from the vulnerabilities that are behind the scenes? Without having an end-to-end solution that […]

The Monitoring Association Appoints Two New Directors

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The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Illeny Maaza to the position of Director, Membership and Programs and Ms. Leigh A. McGuire to the position of Director of Marketing and Communications. Both association management professionals joined TMA, an internationally recognized non-profit trade association that represents professional monitoring companies, in December […]