On April 27, 1967, Dante Monteverde founded what is now EMERgency24 in Chicago.

For most monitoring centers, security operations centers (SOCs) and global security operations centers (GSOCs), the process of designing the space requires careful consideration of the organization’s needs, mission, space and culture.

Last year was a big one for security industry mergers and acquisitions. SDM counted at least seven major deals involving security dealers or integrators — as either buyers or sellers.

Matrix announced that it will be participating in this year’s Security, Safety & Fire Protection Intersec.

Steve Mayer was named the vice president of operations and administration for Emergency24, Des Plaines, Ill., and is replacing long-time executive Patrick Devereaux, who has retired but remains with the company in an advisory role.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA) restricts telephone solicitations (i.e., telemarketing) and the use of automated telephone equipment.

Wholesale central stations seem to be involved in a continuous process of upgrading facilities, adding new services and developing new ways to support the security dealers who use their services.

GJD, a manufacturer, designer and supplier of electronic perimeter detection and LED illumination equipment, launched its new website.

Paxton Access launched its new app, Paxton Connect Admin, to manage its IP access control system, Net2.