The contemporary versions of Kwikset’s SmartCode 914 deadbolt lock and SmartCode 916 touchscreen electronic deadbolt will be the company’s first connected smart locks to feature the new iron black finish.

For Thomas Marino, president of Advanced Technologies, Baton Rouge, La., “green” projects were nothing new. He had done projects that involved low-power, solar or other green elements. But when he ran into local attorney Joe Simmons at a trade show, the extremely environmentally conscious lawyer asked him to do the security and home automation for the custom home he was building. The home was new construction in a community of older homes and would feature as many green elements as possible, from the material in the countertops to the security and audio elements.

Guardian Protection Services  Inc., Warrendale, Pa.,  announced that it is now providing funding to its authorized dealers on a daily basis for the accounts it purchases.  

Convergint Technologies, Schaumburg, Ill., announced the acquisition of GS Security Systems Inc., Tewksbury, a provider of physical security systems throughout New England and the East Coast.

Midwest Wholesale Hardware, Kansas City, Mo., announced its board of directors has named Chris Casazza as the company’s chief executive officer, effective April 21, 2015.

Telguard, (ISCW15, Booth #18109), Atlanta, announced HomeControl Flex, an addition to its Telguard HomeControl family of home automation solutions.