News industry websites are at a higher risk of user-data breach or data misuse compared to other industries, the 2019 Feroot User Security and Privacy report found.
Cobalt Robotics is a physical security service provider that builds indoor autonomous robots to make security and facility operations more effective. Today, the company announced that it has raised $35 million in Series B financing. The financing was led by global technology investment firm Coatue, and is intended for geographic expansion of services throughout the domestic United States.
The Monitoring Association (TMA) has joined with APCO International, the world’s oldest and largest organization of public safety communications professionals, in calling upon security industry professionals to support the bipartisan, bicameral 9-1-1 SAVES Act, a zero-cost bill that would fix the federal classification by grouping Public Safety Telecommunicators with other "Protective" occupations.
ADT continues expanding capabilities and geographic reach via Red Hawk Fire & Security, ADT Commercial with the asset purchase agreement of Security Corporation, a commercial security integrator headquartered in Detroit, Mich. with offices in Novi (Detroit), Mich. and Columbus, Ohio.
Allied Universal, a security and facility services company ranked no. 56 on the SDM 100, announced the acquisition of Cypress Private Security LP, a San Francisco-based company offering comprehensive security services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Arecont Vision Costar, a provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announced the addition of GT Reps LLC to its Authorized Manufacturer’s Representative Program. GT Reps will deliver pre-sales support across the U.S. Great Lakes Region, which includes the states of Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Indiana.
WeSuite, a software manufacturer of sales management tools for technology sales and service providers, will host its second annual Summer Workshop August 6-9 at the Cambria Hotel and Suites in White Plains, N.Y. This three day event, designed for WeSuite system administrators and super users, focuses on how clients can maximize features, functionality and workflows, today and in the future as their businesses grow and evolve.
The Bay Area is now covered by Security 101, as the company announced its fourth office location in California with the opening of Security 101 – San Francisco.
Today, ADT Inc., a provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, announced a new partnership with BH Management Services LLC, a multifamily property management company, to offer smart technology integration and convenience services. Through the partnership with ADT, BH Management Services will outfit residences with ADT security, automated smart door locks and smart thermostats.