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Is Failing to Report a Break-In Gross Negligence?

Under Michigan law, the alarm company did not owe the plaintiffs a statutory or common law duty to detect the burglary or dispatch police.

Lessing E. Gold

May 20, 2014

An alarm company entered into an agreement to install a security system at a store and also agreed to provide a “central station signal receiving and notification service.”

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Sonitrol Elects New National Dealers Association President & Officers

May 8, 2014

Sonitrol Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, a provider of verified electronic security for homes, schools and businesses, announced its dealers’ association’s newly elected officers at the Sonitrol National Dealers Association (SNDA) Annual Convention and Awards Banquet.

Digital Shuffle: April 2014

The latest apps and sites for the security industry.

Maggie Shein

April 24, 2014

DMP made some significant improvements to its Virtual Keypad 3.5.0 App. The mobile application now supports user code management and panel access. Master level users can add, edit and delete users of XT and XTL series control panels operating with Version 117 or higher software.

Intrusion Sensor Improvements Add Value for Security Dealers and End Users

Today’s sensors are more versatile, reliable and easy to install than ever. Take a closer look at new updates and the resulting benefits.

Joan Engebretson

April 24, 2014

Just when it seemed like everything that could be done with intrusion sensors had already been done, along came a host of new ideas for how to improve on motion detectors, contacts and other devices.

Resolution Products Helps Keep Devices on the Wall and Out of Landfills

Derek Rice

April 23, 2014

Wireless translators from Resolution Products, Hudson, Wis., are contributing in a big way to keeping “millions of alarm panel sensors” in the field rather than in a landfill somewhere, says Josh Hauser, the company’s director of sales.

DSC Introduces New Product Suites to its PowerSeries Neo System

April 10, 2014

Tyco Security Products added two new product suites to its PowerSeries Neo intrusion detection system. During ISC West, Tyco’s DSC brand announced the release of WebSA – System Administrator software to complement the company’s hybrid intrusion system, as well as more than a dozen detectors, keys, sirens and related devices that are all powered by the PowerG wireless technology.

Interlogix Previews Newly Acquired Technology at ISC West

April 10, 2014

Interlogix, a provider of security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, acquired Ultra High Speed (UHS) from Australian company Hills Limited to broaden its global portfolio of intrusion product offerings and services.

Telguard Announces Flat Rate for HomeControl Services

April 10, 2014

Telguard, a provider of wireless alarm communications, interactive and home automation services, announced at ISC West a new service plan for its HomeControl interactive solution currently available for 2GIG and DSC panels.

French Perimeter Solutions Provider Sorhea Acquires Protech

March 18, 2014

Perimeter security solutions manufacturer Sorhea has acquired Reno, Nev.-based Protech, which specializes in high-security outdoor intrusion sensors, expanding the global reach of the French company, which does business in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

State of the Market: Alarm Systems 2014

Experts predict more money will be spent in the alarm market this year — the question is how to get it. Start by blend- ing the right technology choices, service, and sales approaches.

Heather Klotz-Young

March 18, 2014

When Google purchased Nest Labs Inc. for $3.2 billion late last year, some security dealers groaned while others, such as John Loud, president, LOUD Security, Atlanta, positively accepted the news.