Cyber:Secured Forum, a cyber security summit focusing on integrated systems, will launch with an inaugural gathering in Denver, Colorado, on June 4-6, 2018, under a partnership formed by PSA Security Network, the world’s largest systems integrator cooperative, ISC Security Events (Reed Exhibitions, the global tradeshow company) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading trade association for global security solution providers.
Arecont Vision, a provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, welcomed Jemez Technology LLC to the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Jemez Technology provides video surveillance technology for critical asset protection.
3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, announced a newly-expanded certified partner program (CPP) for new dealers all the way up to existing National Account partners. The program will be offered to current and potential partners via their 3xLOGIC regional sales manager, and it will continue to evolve with new benefits added over time.
On Dec. 22, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, P.L. 115-97, which implements tax reform to lower the after-tax cost of security and fire protection systems for small- and medium-sized businesses.
ADT, SDM's 2017 Dealer of the Year, settled its lawsuit against Vivint Inc. ADT alleged the Utah-based company used deceptive sales practices to mislead ADT customers into signing long-term contracts.
Kastle Systems International, a provider of managed security solutions and services and ranked No. 9 on SDM’s Top Systems Integrators Report, acquired Urban Alarm, a local D.C.-based security provider.
Backed by Apollo Global Management, ADT, No. 1 on the SDM 100 and SDM’s 2017 Dealer of the Year, filed for an initial public offering on Dec. 21, 2017.
Nortek Security & Control LLC (NSC) and Core Brands LLC merged. The combined company, now operating as NSC, is headed by President Mike O’Neal and remains dedicated to developing and manufacturing control, security, access, entertainment and personal digital health solutions, the company described.
Gryphon Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, made a majority investment in St. Louis-based Potter Electric Signal Company LLC, a provider of mission critical products to the fire safety industry.