Tyco, Boca Raton, Fla., announced it has acquired substantially all the assets of Commercial Wireless Systems International (CWSI), Sunrise, Fla., a provider of wireless fire alarm and detection technology.
STANLEY Security expanded its network of value-added resellers to distribute its suite of EyeLock iris-based identity authentication products and technology solutions. The channel now includes Vanderbilt Industries, Parsippany, N.J.; Low Voltage Contractors, Minn.; Stone Security, N.Y.; and Xentry Systems Integration, Columbus, Ohio.
Genetec™, in a partnership with automated payment systems manufacturer, VenTek, will offer seamless integration between the VenTek Pay-by-License (PBL) solution and Genetec AutoVu, the Automated License Plate Recognition system which is part of Genetec’s unified security platform, Security Center.
When news hit that the Hanwah Group, Seoul, was purchasing Samsung’s video surveillance unit, industry tongues started wagging — what would become of Samsung Techwin once the sale became finalized? To quell any rumors, Samsung Techwin America held a press conference via conference call for industry trade journalists. Thomas Cook, vice president of sales for North America at Samsung Techwin, assured all on the call that everything is going to remain status quo for Samsung Techwin’s North American operations, including the Samsung name.
Alarm Capital Alliance (ACA), Newtown Square, Pa., acquired accounts from Khalsa Tech in the metro area of Santa Fe, N.M, as part of its regional growth strategy.
Alarm Capital Alliance (ACA), Newtown Square, Pa., acquired accounts from Khalsa Tech in the metro area of Santa Fe, N.M, as part of its regional growth strategy.
Intertech Security, Pittsburgh, announced it acquired Accent Electronic Systems Integrators Inc. (Accent ESI), a privately-held, certified system integration firm, headquartered in Bridgeville, Pa. “The acquisition combines two complementary companies and creates a bigger, more sophisticated systems integrator,” said Ron Petnuch, president of Intertech Security.
Bulldog Security Services Inc. of Dacula, Ga., announced the sale of its accounts to Alarm Capital Alliance (ACA) of Newtown Square, Pa. Jason Grelle, vice president of business development of ACA, said, “This well-run company of over 1,200 customers is a perfect fit for our existing business in the Atlanta area.”
A new book, “To Sell or Not to Sell: Advice for Security Alarm Business Owners,” by Rory Russell from AFS Acquisition & Funding Services, offers an inside look at the industry and offers best practice advice on maximizing your company’s value.