According to new research from SafeHome.org, 37 million U.S. households are expected to own a security system by 2023 — up from an estimated 24 million owners today.

After the California Alarm Association’s (CAA) Spring Convention (which was originally scheduled for May 13-16 in Palm Springs) was cancelled due to the coronavirus, the organization decided to move the event online. 

DeKalb County, Ga. has implemented Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) to automate communication between alarm monitoring central stations and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)/ 911 centers, resulting in faster, more accurate emergency responses for users of monitored alarms.

The Scutum Group has acquired a controlling interest in High Rise Fire and Security, a fire alarm and life safety solutions provider in New York. 

The California Alarm Association (CAA) Spring Convention originally scheduled for May 13-16, 2020 in Palm Springs has been converted to a virtual conference. 

rapidSMS is a service that notifies you instantly of an alarm, providing an app-like experience via text message, which allows you to make critical decisions in real-time.

For those working in monitoring call centers, the transition to working from home isn’t so easy. 

WH International Response Center (WHIRC) recently renewed the prestigious TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center designation from The Monitoring Association (TMA) for the 17th straight year. 

Emergency24 will fill the security education void with five unique webinars that showcase services and equipment that will help increase RMR and give customers robust, interactive alarm systems.

The Monitoring Association (TMA) has assumed control of the Installation Quality Certification Program (IQ Certification), the only quality control program for installations, maintenance and service of electronic security systems.