What is big data and how does it benefit you? If you are like many security integrators the subject of big data may barely be on your radar yet. However, looking to the future of the industry, it seems inevitable that as more and more devices become both smarter and more connected (think Internet of Things), the desire to do more than just sit on all of that information will prompt users to demand more from their security system, their integrator — and, increasingly, their data that may go way beyond the scope of “security” today.
On June 25, 2015, two motions will be considered at the NFPA meeting in Chicago which will impact the security industry as well as its customers. The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) issued the following information to explain the proposed NFPA revisions and how they could limit or eliminate private competition by listed central stations’ ability to provide remote station service.
Apollo Global Management of New York will purchase both Protection 1, Romeo, Ill., listed at No. 6 on the SDM 100, and ASG Security, Beltsville, Md., ranked No. 10 on the SDM 100.
Demonstrating its commitment to customers in the Pacific Northwest, North American Video (NAV), Brick, N.J., a SDM Integrator of the Year award winner, opened a new office in Everett, Wash., which is centrally located within the state’s primary gaming area.
ASSA ABLOY, New Haven, Conn., announced that its manufacturing facility in its hometown headquarters received certification for Sustainable Manufacturing Practices from GreenCircle Certified, LLC.
Cypress Computer Systems Inc., Lapeer, Mich., and Security Solutions Inc., Cummings, Ga., announced that Security Solutions Inc. now represents Cypress in 25 Eastern states.
B Safe Inc. Wilmington, Del., a regional provider of security and fire alarms to Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, acquired two security companies — SMARTIS Security Systems, Dover, Del., and American Protection Inc., southern N.J.
Centerra Group LLC, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., acquired Gregg Protection Services Inc., East Pittsburgh, Pa. “This addition to the Centerra family brings a team of uniquely qualified professionals with unmatched technical skills and experience in the highly specialized arena of global non-proliferation and threat reduction support,” said Paul Donahue, president and CEO of Centerra.
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