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Hikvision USA Inc., a provider of video surveillance products and solutions, launched a cyber security hotline that Hikvision integrators, clients and technology partners can call for direct support related to cyber security concerns. 

ADS Security, a regional electronic security and automation company headquartered in Nashville and ranked No. 20 on the SDM 100, has acquired the accounts of Equinox Alarm Services in Tuscaloosa, Ala. This purchase is the fourth for ADS in 2017, and marks the fourth consecutive year ADS had closed at least four acquisitions. 

ADT, a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in North America, announced the acquisition of Gaston Security.

Officers in North Texas for the first Texas Intelligence, Cyber, & Counterterrorism Conference watched a demonstration of a drone assisting in a mock active shooter situation. The drone hovered a few feet in front of officers as they made their way down a hallway, offering live feedback to the officers about what they were about to encounter. 

Technology Install Partners, a provider of video surveillance, access control, fire/security alarms, nurse call, fiber and structured cabling, has announced the acquisition of Security Designs Inc., a 30-year-old provider of commercial access control and security systems, based in Livonia, Mich. 
 

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire U.S. smart lock business August Home.

Sascha Kylau, vice president of sales at OneTel Security, was awarded The Monitoring Association (TMA)’s President’s Award for service to the alarm industry on October 11 at the 2017 Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Anixter announced its educational institution, Anixter University, designed to support industry professionals. The University offers an array of technical and standards-based information for contractors, integrators, end users and consultants. 

Axis Communications posted a blog outlining how the South African mining industry is securing both the valuable resources in the mine and the above ground assets and infrastructure using the latest in network video intelligent surveillance. 

Honeywell, which has offered thermostats, security cameras and a professionally monitored security system, has sent out an email to its existing customers teasing an upcoming DIY home security system, according to a CNET article.