S2 Security, a provider of IP-based integrated physical security systems, announced the expansion of its channel partner programs, which are designed to drive growth and profitability for S2 integrators. The programs will also enable integrators to simplify the sales process, deliver more value to their customers and differentiate their service offerings, according to S2 Security.
As anyone who’s ever started or seriously contemplated starting their own business knows the going can be tough, particularly in the beginning. However, the roots of entrepreneurship run deep in Oliver Keeling’s family — his father teaches on the subject at Iowa State University, and several relatives own and operate their own businesses. U.S. Air Force and Army veteran Keeling said he was fortunate to have this strong support system when he left the large national security company where he’d grown comfortable in his role as a local technician and founded Astra Security LLC in July 2013.
Many of us remember playing Hungry, Hungry Hippos as kids. The objective was to gobble up the most white marbles on the board; the hippo with the most marbles won.
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced that IPVideo Corporation, Bay Shore, N.Y., pledged its support as a Silver-Level Executive Strategic Partner for the remainder of 2014.Available only to ESA associate members, the Executive Strategic Partnership program was established in 2008 to provide funding for ESA programs and initiatives that promote and enhance the industry.
Raytec, Ashington, Northumberland, England, welcomed the arrival of five high-caliber graduates as part of a new Graduate Trainee Program, who will support and foster Raytec’s growth and commitment to lighting innovation for security and safety critical applications.
ISC East, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), the largest security event in the Northeastern United States, opened registration for the Nov. 19-20, 2014, conference.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) will host Securing New Ground® (SNGTM), the premier executive conference in the security industry, on Oct. 29-30, 2014, at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City.
Strategic partnerships are key to growing a successful business, yet initiating and then maintaining those business relationships takes time and money. SecurityXchange, Eagan, Minn., is an event that helps integrators and solutions providers efficiently and affordably establish partnerships where both parties gain business or strengthen existing relationships while finding new technology solutions.
G4S Technology, SDM Magazine’s 2013 Integrator of the Year and a developer in the design and construction of high performance broadband networks and reliable electronic security systems, has entered into a master services agreement with Cox Enterprises. The agreement includes nationwide systems integration, new product installation, and systems maintenance services. The agreement encompasses all Cox Enterprise subsidiary business units in the 39 states where the company operates. G4S Technology will also embed technical staffing in key locations.
Security Partners, a national monitoring company with three central stations across the United States, has partnered with PSA Security Network as part of its Business Solutions Program, which offers a suite of exclusive value-added resources for its owner members.