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Security & The Law

Do I Really Want to Sell my Security Company?

Lessing E. Gold
March 5, 2019

The first article I wrote for SDM was in January 1980. While almost 40 years has passed since then, I recently came across the article and realized it is still as relevant today. So if you are at all considering selling your company, read on.  


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Editor’s Angle

The Real Threat of ‘Operating Complexity’

Laura Stepanek
March 5, 2019

How would you rate your ability to operate a security company in a complex environment? The fact is that business-operating complexity may be one reason the security industry is contracting.


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Doyle

Doyle Security Systems Secures Largest Merger in 100 Year History

March 1, 2019

Doyle Security Systems Inc., a regional provider of residential and commercial security, fire and medical monitoring systems, announced the purchase of the customer accounts of Commercial Instruments & Alarm Systems (CIA Security), a privately held company headquartered in Fishkill, N.Y. The purchase will result in 7,500 new customers for the company, representing the largest acquisition in Doyle’s 100 year history.


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partners

McLaren and ScanSource Partner for 2019 Indianapolis 500

March 1, 2019

McLaren Racing and ScanSource Inc., a global provider of technology products and solutions, announced a partnership for the 2019 Indianapolis 500, where McLaren and driver Fernando Alonso will compete at the 103rd running of the historic sporting event.


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SIA

SIA's Jake Parker Details What's Going On In D.C.

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Courtney Wolfe
February 27, 2019

To catch up on all that’s been happening on Capitol Hill as of late, SDM spoke with Parker about what legislation is threatening to impact the security industry now. 


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ADS

ADS Completes Its First Acquisition of 2019

February 26, 2019

ADS Security, a regional security and automation company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., acquired the customer accounts of Security Specialists in Lexington, S.C. 


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George Gunning

Remembering the Life and Legacy of George P. Gunning

February 26, 2019

George P. Gunning passed away on Feb. 14, leaving behind a tremendous legacy in the electronic security and life safety industry.


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ISC West

What to Look for at ISC West 2019

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Courtney Wolfe
February 21, 2019

As the countdown to ISC West 2019 goes from months to weeks to days, it’s time to start thinking about the best way to spend your time while in attendance. And with so much to look forward to, choosing what activities you will get the most out of is no easy task. So SDM sat down with Will Wise, group VP of security events at ISC, to take care of some of the guessing work, and share what’s new at this year’s event.


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Mark Dundas

NSCA Recognizes Three Deserving Industry Leaders in 2019

February 21, 2019

NSCA, a not-for-profit association representing the commercial low-voltage electronic systems industry, announced three award honorees for 2019. Recipients will be honored during the 21st annual Business & Leadership Conference, held Feb. 27-March 1, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.


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Siemens

Siemens Establishes Cyber Security Requirements for Suppliers

February 18, 2019

New Siemens suppliers must comply with minimum binding cyber security requirements, which will be introduced step-by-step and anchored in a separate, binding clause in all new contracts. 


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