More than 60 years ago, the alarm industry lobbied the FCC for a number of frequencies at the 450 MHz business band for voice by alarm companies listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Edison Testing Laboratories (ETL), or FM Approvals.

The pandemic has shown the importance of being prepared for unexpected emergencies, and has given emergency communications systems a new role in helping people in the commercial and educational worlds.

ADT’s personal safety app, SoSecure, now includes new SOS features to give users more discreet ways to summon help. 

Does the telephone consumer protection act apply to burglar and fire alarm monitoring services?

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

The agreement commercializes Airthings’ business solution through more than 500 Edwards channel partners in the fire and security segment. 

Whenever a natural disaster or tragedy strikes, many invoke the words of popular children’s television host Fred Rogers, told to him by his mother: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” For these Monitoring Center Excellence Award Winners, the helpers are in the central station, helping all the time, even when they’re off the clock.

Did a free promotion put an alarm company in legal jeopardy?

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.