Tech Systems Inc., ranked No. 18 on SDM’s Top Systems Integrators Report, achieved ISO 27001 certification. This certification applies to the international standard that describes the best practices for an information security management system (ISMS).
UL released new requirements to smoke alarm standards. These standards now include criteria that address smoke characteristics between a fast-moving and smoldering fire, and the flammability of materials in modern household products. As well, the organization celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art Smoke Detection Test Laboratory in Northbrook, Ill., on February 8.
What does the repeal of Net Neutrality mean for the security industry, which relies more and more on IP technology? SDM spoke with John Knox, president, Knox Integrated Systems, Knoxville, Tenn. Knox is a past president of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and a current ESA Government Relations Committee member who has represented ESA in Washington about this issue.
The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) elected Mike Mathes, executive vice president of Convergint Technologies, as its chairman; and Jason Ouellette, product general manager – access control for Johnson Controls, as its vice chairman.
SIGNET Electronic Systems Inc. announced the company’s certification to the ISO 9001:2015 standard, an internationally recognized standard that sets out the requirements for a quality management system (QMS).
On Dec. 22, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, P.L. 115-97, which implements tax reform to lower the after-tax cost of security and fire protection systems for small- and medium-sized businesses.
ADT, SDM's 2017 Dealer of the Year, settled its lawsuit against Vivint Inc. ADT alleged the Utah-based company used deceptive sales practices to mislead ADT customers into signing long-term contracts.
The Monitoring Association (TMA) recently announced a call to action to its members, urging increased TMA member participation in codes and standards development that impact the security and fire alarm industries.
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