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Cellular Enables a New Breed of PERS Offerings

Forced communication changes to cellular — stemming from POTS’ elimination — along with the mobile capabilities it is enabling is producing a new breed of PERS offerings.

Heather Klotz-Young

January 14, 2014

Formally stated, Newton’s third law is: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. There are several “actions” generating change within today’s personal emergency response (PERS) offerings, all coming together in new offerings that are more responsive and capable than ever.

Holiday Spirit

Original Song Showcases Heart of Tuxedo Touch and Security Services

December 31, 2013

Honeywell's original song showcases holiday spirit...and the heart of the security industry.

Telguard & 2GIG Announce HomeControl for Go!Control Panels

Telguard’s HomeControl interactive solution for Go!Control panels is now available

December 13, 2013

Atlanta-based Telguard, a provider of cellular alarm communications and interactive services, and 2GIG by Linear, the Carlsbad, Calif.-based developer of security and home automation systems, announced that Telguard’s HomeControl interactive solution for Go!Control panels is now available.

Stepping into Advanced Residential Installations

More than three-fourths of security installation companies are either installing or planning to install distributed audio and video in the next 24 months

Olivia Sellke

December 13, 2013

If you are not dipping into additional installations in the home, then you may be left in the dust — and if you are trying to break into this side of the industry, then you may find yourself with many questions.

The ‘Secret Security Santa’ You Didn’t Know You Had

Heather Klotz-Young

December 12, 2013

Have you ever gone to a vending machine put your money, accidentally received two items, and felt like you won the lottery? Or, have you ever gotten a surprise Christmas present you weren’t expecting, but it’s perfect for you or makes life easier?

Lighting Control Solution Uses Existing Wi-Fi Networks

December 12, 2013

GainSpan ® Corporation, San Jose, Calif.,. a provider of ultra-low power Wi-Fi connectivity for the Internet of Things, announced that home and commercial automation control solutions provider Savant Systems chose GainSpan Wi-Fi technology for its new SmartLighting Wi-Fi® control system.

CES Buzz Gets Louder: Attend, Follow, Learn and Get Ahead in 2014

Helen M. Heneveld

December 12, 2013

The place” to be January 7-10, 2014 is Las Vegas at the International CES show. There’s a lot happening in consumer electronics and if you and/or your company does installation and home technologies integration, you should attend the show or at least follow the big news and happenings.

Midcontinent Communications to Offer Connected Home Management Services

December 12, 2013

Midcontinent Communications and Comporium announced that Midcontinent joined the Comporium Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA) Dealer Program to deliver a premier home management solution to the communities it serves.

CEDIA Announces 2014 – 2015 Leadership

December 12, 2013

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA), Indianapolis, announced the 2014 volunteer Board of Directors. The board has four new directors: Terence Murray, Michael Pope, Will Pisula, and Joe Whitaker.

Energy Squad Enlightens Dealers on Green Tech/LED Opportunities

December 12, 2013

Energy Squad, Bethesda, Md., a green tech distributor, recently hosted a number of select dealers from around the country for the first-ever dealer training for the LED Diet program.