Convergint Technologies, ranked No. 1 on SDM’s Top Systems Integrators Report, acquired New Jersey-based Access Control Technologies (ACT), bringing further electronic security systems experience to Convergint’s deep breadth of service capabilities.
The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that Blue Ridge Monitoring – Anderson, SC has obtained the prestigious “TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center” designation. This designation is granted annually to monitoring centers that satisfy all of the requirements of TMA’s five points of excellence.
FIBARO, a global manufacturer of wireless intelligent home automation and control devices, is growing its installer base in the U.S. and has built out an aggressive training program to provided skilled professionals — including residential and commercial AV installers, electricians and practitioners within the construction industry — with the practical knowledge and expertise required to specify and install Fibaro systems.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened nominations for the inaugural SIA Progress Award, an initiative sponsored by SIA’s Women in Security Forum. The recipient of this new award will be recognized at SIA Honors Night 2018 on Nov. 14 in New York City.
Vector Security, ranked No. 4 on the SDM 100, announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Carolina Hurricanes. Vector Security will receive in-arena sponsorship exclusivity in the home and business security categories and is named the “Official Security Partner of the Carolina Hurricanes” through the 2020-21 season.
On August 13, President Trump signed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, which authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities. The bill does include language that would prohibit the U.S. government from using cameras from certain Chinese manufacturers, including Dahua and Hikvision.
Unlimited Technology appointed John Palumbo its president, effective immediately. As president, John will have responsibility for all the company’s operating units. He will report directly to Chairman Richard Rockwell.
B Safe Inc., a regional provider of security and fire alarms to Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has acquired substantially all the assets of DCD Fire & Security Inc.
Josh Hauser Ink LLC and IP NetConnect announced a development deal in which Josh Hauser, creative director of MaxOut Technology, has also accepted the role of vice president of sales for IP NetConnect.