Trends & Industry Issues

$39 Million Contract Reportedly Largest Video Monitoring Award in Industry History

August 5, 2011

Iverify was awarded a five-year contract valued at $39 million dollars to provide guard replacement and shrink reduction services for an NYSE National Retailer.

Niscayah Committee Recommends Company Does Not Accept Securitas Acquisition Offer

August 2, 2011

The Independent Committee of the board of directors of Niscayah unanimously recommended last Friday that shareholders do not accept Securitas’ public takeover offer. The board previously made a positive recommendation for Stanley Black & Decker Inc.’s offer.

Kratos Acquires Integral Systems

August 2, 2011

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., a national security solutions provider, announced the completion of its acquisition of Integral Systems Inc. Kratos completed the acquisition through a reverse merger of a wholly owned subsidiary with and into Integral Systems.

Certified? It Makes Business Sense

Bill Zalud

August 2, 2011

There are numerous certification programs today. And, according to integrators and industry executives, it is growingly important that companies, their installers, and technicians attain some type of certification. More projects now involve computer and communications technologies, work through an enterprise infrastructure, and integrate myriad security and business systems, says Tom Clancy, president of Acree Daily Systems, Columbus, Ohio.

Unifying Analog and IP: It’s a Cancer-fighting ‘Victor’

August 1, 2011

American Dynamics of Westford, Mass., tells Today’s System Integrator that its victor unified video management solution and VideoEdge network video recorder (NVR) have been selected by Dana-Farber Cancer Institutes as the organization’s security platform to manage security needs at its main campus and satellite treatment areas located throughout the greater Boston area.

Vector Security Inc. Secures $225M Credit Facility

July 28, 2011

Pittsburgh-based Vector Security Inc. today announced the completion of a new credit facility valued at $225 million, which includes $75 million in new financing, to help fuel the company’s future growth.

Stanley Meets U.S. Antitrust Conditions for Niscayah Acquisition

July 26, 2011

Stanley Black & Decker Inc. announced the expiration of the mandatory waiting period for its offer to acquire Niscayah.

Vivint Will Match Donations to 100 Local Charities

July 21, 2011

Vivint™, Provo, Utah, a home automation company, announced the first matching period for the Vivint Gives Back Project. During these periods, Vivint will match supporter donations made to the 100 regional finalists of the Vivint Gives Back Project, an online charitable contest. The first matching period starts on July 21 at 12 a.m. (midnight) MDT and runs through 11:59 p.m. MDT on July 22, 2011.

Technology Solutions and Skills - July 2011

July 19, 2011

Read this article to learn about new skills and solutions in the industry as well as company announcements.

Mobotix & Tri-Ed Expand Distribution Agreement

July 19, 2011

MOBOTIX, a provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, announced that it has expanded its distribution agreement with Tri-Ed / Northern Video, an independent wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products. The strategic partnership allows Tri-Ed / Northern Video to distribute the full-line of MOBOTIX IP-based security solutions in its Canadian branch offices, while continuing to deliver MOBOTIX technologies through its robust U.S.-based network.