Mercury Security announced its new MS Bridge series of Authentic Mercury hardware for “screwdriver-less” upgrades from legacy Software House iSTAR Pro systems to open, interoperable access control.
Kevin Lehan, executive director of the Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA), said a new Schaumburg law would be tantamount to the government confiscating customers from private alarm companies.
ADS Security (ADS), a regional electronic security and automation company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., has acquired customer accounts from Branham Security of Elgin, S.C. The purchase adds approximately 1,100 accounts — primarily residential — to the ADS Columbia customer base. ADS opened its first branch in South Carolina in 2014, with the acquisition of American Burglar and Fire Alarms.
Contract monitoring provider United Central Control (UCC), announced its 13th Annual Extreme Outdoors Hunting Extravaganza attendance reached nearly 200.
Paul Sargenti, president and CEO of SAFE Security, announced that lead agent Ironwood Capital and co-investor OFS Capital Corporation have made an investment in SAFE Security.
Leviton announced a strategic partnership with Samsung SmartThings, offering an automation solution through distribution partners and the professional dealer marketplace.
COPS Monitoring reported it was able to service customers in the areas affected by Hurricane Matthew in an average of 12.4 seconds, thanks to its load-sharing network of backup sites.
Dynamark Security Centers has been working closely with the Numera business unit of Nortek to develop a national program for its mobile personal emergency response system, known as Libris.