The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released model privacy legislation calling for a federal privacy law that would protect consumers and eliminate a confusing patchwork of state laws.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dr. Elizabeth (Elli) Voorhees as its new director of education and training. In this role, Voorhees — who previously served as director of certifications and compliance for the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) — will drive all education and certification program activity for SIA and through SIA’s partners in support of the SIA membership and larger industry goals.
SecureNet, a B2B provider of turn key security, smart home and IoT solutions, has won a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Icontrol Networks Inc. in Sept. 2015.
The Monitoring Association (TMA) opened its 2019 Excellence Awards for professional monitoring centers. Entering its 14th year, with the renewed support of SDM Magazine, the Excellence Awards recognizes those companies and their personnel who are doing outstanding and impactful work on behalf of their customers and in their communities.
Jim Callahan, CEO of Alert Protective Services of Chicago, announced the acquisition of Sure Security Services of Chicago, a 40-year-old security company.
abode systems, a provider of DIY smart home security, today announced a new partnership with HelloTech, an on-demand, in-home tech support service, to provide installation and support services to abode customers opting to have their abode smart home security system installed for them.
On Feb. 3, CBS 2 Chicago ran a lengthy investigative story about DEFENDERS, ADT’s largest authorized dealer. While multiple allegations were presented, the main argument was that DEFENDERS has “hundreds of frustrated customers who said they were duped, in some cases overpaying by thousands of dollars.”
More than 200 leaders in electronic security and life safety from all over gathered in Austin, Texas, Jan. 28-31 for ESA’s 2019 Leadership Summit and were not disappointed, according to a post-show survey conducted by ESA.
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