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GTCR will partner with former executives Tim Whall and Dan Bresingham to acquire ADT Commercial.

This, along with in-home ADT professional advice, can help customers get an ideal smart home security system for their needs.

The ADT+ app and DIY self-setup solution integrates multiple smart devices with professional monitoring and proactive mobile alert capabilities.

Haenggi has served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of ADT Solar since March and will now lead all functions within the division. 

State Farm obtained a seat on ADT’s Board of Directors and designated Paul Smith, executive vice president and COO.

Industry watchers foreshadow much bigger things ahead in the realm of IoT penetration into the smart home following the big ADT-State Farm partnership.

ADT will also receive another $150 million for product development from existing investor Google, the Alphabet-owned search engine giant that took a 6% stake in ADT in 2020.

Security News Round-Up 9/02/22

Once a call or text exchange is initiated, an ADT agent can monitor an ongoing trip, stay in contact throughout the trip, and call 911 on the user’s behalf with key trip details.