TMA members YourSix Inc. and Acadian Monitoring Services are partnering to bring a true device-to-cloud physical security solution to their dealers. Combining the YourSixOS platform with Acadian’s world-class central station team allows their customers and partners to fully benefit from the shift to cloud and video monitoring. “We’re thrilled to expand our offerings with the […]
NAPCO Security Technologies announced that its increasingly popular Alarm Lock Trilogy Networx® Wireless PIN and Prox Access Locks are newly certified with Lenel Version 8.0/8.1 OnGuard® Integrated Access Control & Video Security Platform. As a Lenel Open Access Alliance Program Partner (OAAP), Alarm Lock Networx Access Lock products (PL, PDL, and DL-Series) were fully tested and certified […]
The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Scott R. Elkins, CEO, Zeus Fire and Security, to its Board of Directors. An accomplished and highly respected security industry executive, Elkins was appointed by TMA President Morgan Hertel to fill in a vacancy in the Board of Directors. TMA President Morgan Hertel […]
Per Mar Security Services was named 2022 Top Regional Channel Partner by Axis Communications. Chris Edwards, president of the electronic security division for Per Mar, accepted the award saying, “We are honored to be recognized by Axis for this award. Video, and specifically live video monitoring, has been increasingly popular with our customers and has […]
The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed Dynamark Monitoring, Inc. to its growing list of ASAP-to-PSAP connected monitoring centers – bringing the total number to 29. Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centers to Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs)/PSAPs. […]
The Monitoring Association (TMA) Standards Committee has received confirmation that its TMA-AVS-01 Alarm Validation Standard has received official ANSI accreditation. Initiated in 2020, the standard provides a method of creating an alarm scoring or classification metric for unauthorized human activity detected by alarm systems. The alarm scoring will assist law enforcement with resource allocation and […]
At year end, New York Governor Hochul signed the Fair Repair Act into law, making it easier for consumers to repair their own electronic devices. Fortunately, in response to concerns raised by AICC and members of the alarm industry, the Governor simultaneously enacted amendments to the Act to help prevent the compromise of alarm systems […]
Cobalt Robotics, a machine-learning company that automates repetitive manual security and facility tasks with autonomous robots, has announced a new collaboration with Johnson Controls. Johnson Controls C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system is now integrated with Cobalt’s remote robot guard service which includes AI robotics, machine-learning software and human oversight. With this integration, Cobalt robot guards listen for […]
American Alarm and Communications, based in Arlington, Mass., completed the acquisition of Malfy Alarm of Falmouth, Mass. , a provider of life-safety and security systems serving some 700 customers, both residential and commercial. Malfy Alarm Founders Sarah and Philip Malfy will remain with American Alarm full-time to continue to serve and grow the company’s combined customer base […]
