From the moment the Security Industry Association (SIA) opened the submission process for this year’s SIA New Product Showcase in late 2018, entries began rolling in, and more than 40 companies submitted their products for consideration. This afternoon, they’ll learn if their hard work paid off when the winners of the 40th annual New Product Showcase are announced at 3:30 pm on the ISC West Main Stage.
Tomorrow marks the start of the ISC West show in Las Vegas where DMP will showcase its new and existing products. Today, as with each year on the day before the show begins, DMP is hosting its 9th annual Owners Forum in Las Vegas for its top 100 dealers.
Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company in North America (No. 11 on SDM’s 2018 Top Systems Integrators Report, based on 2017 data), has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dallas-based security integrator Securadyne Systems (No. 8 on SDM’s 2018 Top Systems Integrators Report, based on 2017 data). The deal is expected to close on April 15, 2019. This acquisition will combine a leading U.S. security services company with a world-class technology solutions provider, which will serve as a platform for providing technology-enabled security solutions on a global scale. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
FE Moran Security Solutions, headquartered in Illinois and a nationwide provider of electronic security, life safety and monitoring systems, today announced the acquisition of MidCo Inc.
ISC West will feature more than 1,000 exhibitors, including 200 first-time exhibitors. Here are just a few of the many things you can expect to see there:
Clare and NorthStar have announced a partnership bringing NorthStar’s affiliate program to all Clare security dealers. The program will offer dealers security funding options for Clare’s smart home and security platform, including Clare’s secure hub and all Clare encrypted intrusion sensors.
The National Center for Spectator Sport Safety and Security (NCS4) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have named Scott Dunn — senior director of business development, solutions and services for Axis Communications Inc. — as the 2019 recipient of the Sports Security Innovator Award.
Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), a supplier to the electronic security industry, has doubled its support for the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) with a $20,000 contribution.
International Systems of America (ISA) and ABCO Fire Protection (ABCO) announced a merger in August 2018, and they have together now rebranded under one name: Protegis Fire & Safety.
Global Life Safety Alliance (GLSA,) a 501c3 non-for-profit, announced its formation with a mission of continuing conversations with both public and private stakeholders while addressing the current and emerging life safety needs and practices throughout our changing global environments. This new alliance is designed to raise the level of communication, knowledge and expertise, defining best practices to manage growing risks and concerns.