On Feb. 23, Monitronics International Inc., Dallas, acquired LiveWatch Security, LLC, Evanston, Ill., a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home security provider offering interactive and home automation services for approximately $67 million.
As its 65th birthday approaches, Guardian Protection Services, Warrendale, Pa., has refused to “act its age” and rest on its historic laurels. In 1950, Guardian Alarm Systems of Pittsburgh Inc., the former identity of Guardian Protection Services, was solely focused on the installation of security systems for jewelry stores.
Intrusion protection can be made stronger — and more attractive to customers — by combining it with video surveillance. Here’s a look at the capabilities of today’s advanced offerings.
Hikvision USA, the North American leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has been named Vendor of the Year by ADI Global Distribution, a leading global wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products.
I have spent a lot of time traveling the security circuit and educating myself about the threats of cybersecurity. Last month I had the privilege to participate at the PSA Cybersecurity Congress, a collection of industry experts and integrator executives. The event covered a lot of ground, and although I consider myself up on the times, I was pleasantly shocked with the abundance of new knowledge I took away from it. Here are a few thoughts from my integrator ownership seat and panel moderator perspective.
Pivot3, Austin, Tex., announced a $45 million equity and bank financing closing in February.
Argonaut Private Equity, Tulsa, Okla., a new investor in Pivot3, joined S3 Ventures, Austin, Tex., InterWest Partners, Menlo Park, Calif., Mesirow Financial Private Equity, Chicago, and the Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati investment fund, Palo Alto, Calif., in providing additional equity in the closing. As a part of this round, Steve Mitchell, managing director of Argonaut Private Equity, will join Pivot3’s board of directors.
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