Entries by Leigh McGuire

Guardian Security acquires Security Lock, Safe & Alarm

Guardian Security Systems has acquired Security Lock, Safe & Alarm. A Tacoma-based family-run business, Security Lock, Safe and Alarm is known for its dedication to personalized service and has been servicing the Greater Tacoma market since 1922. This acquisition strengthens Guardian’s presence in the South Sound market while preserving the local, customer-first approach that Security […]

Allied Universal Named to Newsweek List of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans

TMA member Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company, has been named to the Newsweek list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024/2025. Receiving the highest ranking of five out of five stars, the publication evaluated the company’s official programs for veterans, reviews and information from social media platforms. “We have tens of thousands of veterans […]

Brinks Home Unveils Account Value Calculator for Selling Home Security, Alarm Accounts

Brinks Home recently launched its new Account Value Calculator (AVC), billed as an AI-enabled tool that provides home security business owners with a transparent and confidential method to value their alarm account portfolios in just days. The new tool facilitates both small and large transactions while enabling rapid access to liquidity, according to announcement. AVC […]

Guardian Protection Expands Central Florida Presence With Vortex Security Buy

Guardian Protection has acquired Vortex Security, based in Jupiter, Fla. Vortex has operated in Florida since 2013, professionally installing commercial and residential security systems. The acquisition is said to increase Guardian Protection’s customer base primarily in its central Florida footprint. Guardian Protection President Bryan Cipoletti commented, “This is another highlight in our continuing journey toward profitable […]

Securitas Awarded 2024 National System Integrator of the Year by Axis Communications

Securitas Technology was recently awarded the 2024 National System Integrator of the Year by Axis Communications at its 19th annual Axis Connect and Converge Conference (ACCC) held in Nashville, TN. The company was recognized for its innovative solutions and dedication to meeting its clients’ needs. “We are honored to receive this recognition from Axis Communications,” said Tony […]

NMC Team Member – 500th Graduate of AVS-01 Monitoring Center Operator Training

NMC’s Josh Olsen is the 500th professional to graduate from TMA’s Monitoring Center Operator AVS-01 Online Training! The training, which launched in July of this year, is an interactive three-module course. Developed primarily for monitoring center operators and delivered online, the dynamic course provides a comprehensive introduction to the AVS-01 Standard; illustrates the Standard’s measurable […]

Important Industry Update – New Threat of Verified Response

We are seeing a sudden uptick in public safety agencies considering or implementing verified response policies. Seattle, Washington recently implemented this policy with virtually no warning to its citizens or our industry. We know that other cities have also been considering these policies which are detrimental to our ability to protect and service our customers. […]

Everon receives 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Everon as one of the 839 recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. Everon earned the gold award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans […]

The New DICE Revolutionizes Video Monitoring with Cost-Effective Cloud Solution

Dice Corporation, a pioneer in alarm and video event management, announced a groundbreaking change to its pricing model for its interactive Video platform. By eliminating per-camera charges and offering free camera connections, Dice is significantly reducing the cost of entry for alarm and video monitoring centers seeking to leverage cloud-based solutions. This innovative approach takes […]

The IACP Ratifies Resolution for ANSI/TMA-AVS-01 2023 Alarm Validation Scoring Standard

The executive committee of The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders, ratified a resolution encouraging PSAP/ECC operations by law enforcement agencies to use The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) ANSI/TMA-AVS-01 2023 Alarm Validation Scoring Standard. The resolution was prepared and submitted to the IACP’s Private […]