Entries by Leigh McGuire

ADT Commercial Rebrands as Everon After GTCR Completes Acquisition

ADT Commercial, a security integrator and provider of commercial security, fire and life safety, will move forward as a standalone organization and rebrand as Everon, after private equity firm GTCR completed its $1.6 billion acquisition of ADT’s commercial security and fire segment. The deal was announced in early August. “Introducing Everon to the industry as a standalone […]

M2M Services and Alula Join Forces to Redefine the Future of Smart Security

M2M Services, which provides universal alarm panel communicators, connectivity and interactive services has merged with smart security and Internet of Things (IoT) provider Alula, the companies announced in a joint press release. Operating under the name M2M Services, the combined entity “will leverage the strengths of both companies,” the announcement says. The merger “marks a significant achievement […]

Jewelers Mutual® Makes Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75™, Receives Innovation Award

Jewelers Mutual® Group, the insurer and business solutions provider dedicated to protecting jewelry and jewelry businesses for 110 years, announced it has been named to Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75™ for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition underscores the company’s consistent growth and positive impact on the state’s business community. More notably, Jewelers Mutual was awarded the […]

The New DICE Awarded Patent for Gatekeeper Technology to Reduce Unnecessary Video Alarms to the Central Station

DICE Corporation has been awarded U.S. Patent # 11688273B2 for the Gatekeeper, a digital video alarm monitoring solution that prevents multiple and unnecessary video alarms from being received by the central station. This allows operators to focus on true alarms.  The Gatekeeper is a patented technology that reduces cellular data usage and operator time for […]

Verkada Partners With Convergint to Deliver Smarter, More Secure Buildings

Cloud-based enterprise building security and managed services platform Verkada has partnered with service-based systems integrator Convergint, according to a joint announcement. Driven by “a shared commitment to safety and customer service, paired with Convergint’s vast global footprint and Verkada’s best-in-class technology,” the partnership “will empower both organizations to serve a broader global customer base,” the announcement says. “Convergint […]

PureTech PureTech Earns Four Platinum and One Gold 2023 New Product of the Year Awards (NPOY) from Security Today

PureTech announced that its cutting-edge solutions have received four platinum level and one gold level, 2023 Security Today, New Product of the Year Awards! The company’s PureActiv Software Platform, which is widely known for its patented, Geospatial, AI-Boosted Video Analytics earned Platinum Level Awards for categories in Autonomous Response Surveillance, Outdoor Perimeter Protection, and Video […]

NAPCO Adds New National Trainer, Tim Cahoon

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. is happy to introduce the addition of Tim Cahoon, National Training Manager, reporting to VP of Sales, Napco Fire & Security, Michael Venoit. Ideal for extending Napco’s west coast training support, based in Phoenix, AZ, Cahoon, will be providing new product introductions and technical classes on Napco’s full range of residential […]

NAPCO Names Jim Pless, Southeast Regional Sales Manager

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, NY, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Pless, as the new Regional Sales Manager for Napco’s Southeast sales territory, including North & South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, replacing David Sperber, who was recently promoted to Napco’s new National Accounts Director. Jim joins Napco’s sales team, providing a wealth […]