SentryNet has partnered with I-View Now. I-View Now was designed to remove the guessing games about what triggered an alarm, allowing for quick and direct police dispatch.

Samsung Techwin America introduced plug-and-play IP surveillance kits at ISC West. The bundled, all-in-one, mini surveillance systems feature the company’s new WiseNet Lite cameras and a Samsung NVR to provide a new level of convenience, performance, ease of installation and economy ideal for SMB applications. The kits also provide resellers with a fast and convenient solution to support and cultivate new business with small and medium businesses, according to Samsung.

Elias Wexler, long-time president of Zero International, was honored at a dinner hosted by Zero’s new corporate parent Allegion plc, a global security products and solutions provider.

International W of Florida now represents Cypress Computer Systems Inc. of Michigan throughout the Central America / Latin America (CALA) region.

CriticalArc, a security technology innovator, opened a U.S. office in Denver.

Hikvision USA teamed up with Citizen Schools, a national nonprofit organization that partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for children in low-income communities.

This year’s DMP Owners Forum took place on April 14 at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. An all-day event that began with breakfast at 7:30, the Owners Forum was filled with informative and interesting speakers, networking opportunities, and great food. The agenda focused heavily on developing leadership and bettering business practices.

On June 29, 2015, Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek Inc. company, acquired mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS) and telehealth business assets from privately held Numera Inc. 

On June 25, 2015, a vote about proposed language in the 2016 edition of NFPA 72 took place at the NFPA meeting in Chicago. A motion passed by a 142 to 80 margin to modify a proposed sentence.

The national board of directors of the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) announced that J.F. Champagne, CAE, has accepted a leadership opportunity with a national organization based in Ottawa, Ontario, and will step down from his role as executive director.