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Vector Security announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Vector Security will receive in-arena sponsorship exclusivity in the home and business security categories and is named the “Official Security Partner of the Pittsburgh Penguins” through the 2020-21 season.

G4S Secure Solutions Seattle was named Veteran Friendly Employer of the Year by American Veterans (AMVETS). The award recognizes employers who have made great strides by providing employment to veterans and who have made a commitment to including veterans in their organizational culture. G4S was presented the award during a ceremony in Orlando.

GTCR, a private equity firm, signed a definitive agreement to sell GreatCall Inc. to Best Buy for cash consideration of $800 million. 

National Monitoring Center, NMC, part of the Netwatch Group, welcomed Grant Graham back to the team as vice president of dealer relations. Graham will be responsible for the leadership of dealers and dedicated to their success. 

DMP International has initiated a new structure to enhance our ability to service the global electronic security market. As a major part of this strategy, Joe Hurst, previously senior vice president of DMP, will move to the new role of president for DMP International. 

Vector Security, ranked No. 4 on the SDM 100, announced a multiyear partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Vector Security will receive in-arena sponsorship exclusivity in the home and business security categories and is named the “Official Security Partner of the Columbus Blue Jackets.”

The Center For Active Seniors Inc. (CASI) is teaming up with area law enforcement agencies and Per Mar Security to conduct an educational series on how to prevent becoming a victim of local crime activities and scams. 

SOS Security, a provider of security personnel, has acquired First Security Services of San Jose, Calif.

Convergint Technologies, ranked No. 1 on SDM’s Top Systems Integrators Report, acquired New Jersey-based Access Control Technologies (ACT), bringing further electronic security systems experience to Convergint’s deep breadth of service capabilities. 
 

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that Blue Ridge Monitoring – Anderson, SC has obtained the prestigious “TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center” designation. This designation is granted annually to monitoring centers that satisfy all of the requirements of TMA’s five points of excellence.