Johnson Controls has acquired FM:Systems, a provider of digital workplace management and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for facilities and real estate professionals. The base purchase price for the transaction is US$455 million, plus additional payments to be made subject to the achievement of post-closing earnout milestones. “FM:Systems’ powerful, predictive workplace management platform will build […]
Ubiety Technologies Inc., the creator of HomeAware™, the first digital presence monitoring solution, has announced the public launch of its Artificial Intelligence engine codenamed: Eckleburg. Eckleburg serves as the backend intelligence engine behind all Ubiety product and service offerings across the residential, commercial and community security and safety industries. Ubiety’s groundbreaking AI, Eckleburg, translates radio frequency […]
Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses today announced that its Interactive Security Operations Centers (iSOCs) have received the Monitoring Association (TMA)’s prestigious “TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center” designation for the 20th consecutive year. This designation is granted to monitoring centers that satisfy all […]
Shooter Detection Systems (SDS) announced that it recently joined forces with the ZeroNow alliance, an organization dedicated to ending harmful events in schools and providing a safe environment for students and staff. “Our alliance is dedicated to creating the national baseline for safer schools,” said Ara Bagdasarian, CEO and co-founder, ZeroNow, in a statement. “Access […]
Wayne Alarm Systems announced that it has acquired Sentry Protective Systems of Billerica, Mass. Wayne Alarm was founded by Ralph Wayne Sevinor. Sentry Protective Systems was founded by Jim and Cheryl Baker. Sentry provides installation, service and monitoring of security systems for homes and businesses throughout New England, and serves more than 1,000 customers. Jim […]
Napco Access Pro, the new Access Control division of Napco Security Technologies, offers a wide range of data credentials and readers for all applications and access systems. We are pleased to introduce new standalone and add-on Bluetooth reader modules for seamless mobile credential convenience inside and out. The addition of the BRM-Series enables Napco Access […]
TMA’s latest White Paper, “Implementing the AVS-01 Alarm Validation Scoring Standard: Enhancing Alarm Response Through Industry Collaboration,” is now available for download. The AVS-01 Standard represents a collective effort to address industry challenges. Participating monitoring center leaders demonstrate their commitment to industry-wide best practices, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence in alarm response. This […]
Bosch on Wednesday (July 5) announced plans to acquire Paladin Technologies, Inc., one of the largest security systems integrators in North America and a highly regarded security and life safety solutions companies. The deal complements Bosch’s 2015 acquisition of Climatec, LLC, with more than 1,000 associates in the U.S., according to the joint announcement, which comes one day […]
Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc. has acquired Sentry Protective Systems of Billerica, Mass. Wayne Alarm, founded by Ralph Wayne Sevinor, delivers custom solutions for the lives and property of its customers, while providing them with exceptional commitment, care, and support every day. The purchase increases Wayne Alarm’s share in the Greater Boston area where it can […]
