Emotions were running high on the last day of Connect 2018, held Nov. 15-17 at a resort in Marco Island, Fla. At the awards banquet, speeches were made, videos watched and the always anticipated reveal of where next year’s event would be held was unveiled. But this year was different. This year, there were two dates — and locations — announced: one for Honeywell (Miami) and another for the recently spun-off independently run Resideo (Phoenix). Friends and former colleagues sought each other out for one last hug, unsure when they might see each other at another event like this. Despite some tears, however, there was a strong feeling of optimism in the room, both that day and in the previous days, filled with lots of informative sessions, general sessions, motivational speakers — and even a camel.
Arecont Vision Costar, a provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announced the addition of Bongiorno and Associates Inc. as a new authorized manufacturer’s representative.
Boon Edam Inc., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced the opening of a full-service Technology and Training Center in San Jose, Calif.
ADT Inc., a provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, announced it has completed its acquisition of Red Hawk Fire & Security, a commercial fire, life safety and security services and portfolio company of Comvest Partners.
Pro-Vigil, a global provider of video-based security solutions, announced a partnership with Lydia Security Monitoring, operator of top brands including COPS Monitoring and UCC. The partnership gives Lydia and its 4,200 dealer customers full access to Pro-Vigil’s comprehensive suite of industry-leading live video monitoring and verification
The schedule and speaker lineup for the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) 2019 Leadership Summit – an event for leadership teams within the electronic security and life safety industry – has been announced. The event will be held in Austin, Texas from Jan. 28-31, and will feature a variety of education and networking opportunities.
Kastle Systems International, a provider of managed security solutions and services ranked No. 5 on the SDM Top Systems Integrators Report, recently announced that industry outsider Haniel Lynn would be the company’s new CEO as Piyush Sodha steps down to serve as co-chairman and co-owner.
Bold Perennial announced today it has acquired the Texas-based central station software company Security Information & Management Systems Inc. (SIMS Inc.).