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TechSec 2017 Panel: Monitoring the next tech

Key figures in the monitoring industry present on technological trends
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Spencer Ives
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03/15/2017
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—The hot topics in the industry—drones and robotics, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, big data and data mining—all impact monitoring centers, as well as integrators and end users.

MONI introduces ASAPer

New product opens ‘chat room’ for user, emergency contacts to discuss alarm event
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Spencer Ives
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02/08/2017
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DALLAS—ASAPer, MONI Smart Security’s latest monitoring offering, will allow alarm users and their emergency contacts to quickly communicate and determine the validity of an alarm.

AvantGuard offers hybrid monitoring options

Options could provide transitioning phases between operating a monitoring center and contracting
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Spencer Ives
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02/08/2017
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OGDEN, Utah—AvantGuard Monitoring is now offering dealers several new monitoring options, including redundant monitoring capabilities, providing the back end to local operators, and part-time monitoring for an account base.

ONKÖL begins production

Company combines home and health technologies in one unit
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Spencer Ives
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02/01/2017
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MILWAUKEE—ONKÖL aims to unify a variety of home technologies in one unit and is officially rolling out its products this week.

CSAA prepares for 2017, changing name to The Monitoring Association

New name will be joined by new look, logo
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Spencer Ives
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01/16/2017
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VIENNA, Va.—Over the course of 2017, as the Central Station Alarm Association transitions to The Monitoring Association, it will get a new look, new logo.

Lydia, UCC reflect on deal one year after acquisition

Positive environment following acquisition, plans for development into 2017
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Spencer Ives
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01/16/2017
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SAN ANTONIO—In January 2016, Lydia Security Monitoring acquired wholesale monitoring center UCC based here. One year after the acquisition, dust is settling and UCC is improving its operations while maintaining its core staff.

ADT announces Canopy integrations, ADT Anywhere

ADT Anywhere extends company’s professional monitoring beyond the home
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Spencer Ives
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01/11/2017
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BOCA RATON, Fla.—ADT has announced expansions to its Canopy platform, which brings the company’s professional monitoring to various smart device partners in an on-demand offering, including new integration partners and ADT Anywhere.

Women in Security: Washington Alarm looks to grow

Company hopes to complete the year's second purchase
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Spencer Ives
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11/29/2016
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SEATTLE—Shannon Woodman has been working with family-owned Washington Alarm full-time since 2000. Now in the role of COO, she said the company is focused on growth.

Comtronics switches monitored accounts to NMC

Company refocuses on offering new technologies; two-way voice, video verification
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Spencer Ives
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11/14/2016
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JACKSON, Mich.—Earlier this year, Comtronics decided to move its monitored accounts to National Monitoring Center, based in Lake Forest, Calif. Previously, Comtronics operated its own UL-listed, CSAA Five Diamond central station for the past 48 years.

ECAMSECURE pairs cameras and radar

Lem Blanco: Radar reduces the number of cameras needed per site
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Spencer Ives
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11/09/2016
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GARDENA, Calif.—ECAMSECURE, a video surveillance company based here, is taking a new approach to its camera units—pairing radar with video surveillance for better event tracking.

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SSN News Poll January 2020

The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently identified the key “megatrends” that are impacting the security industry as we move into 2020. This month’s News Poll looks at the state of the industry for 2020, including which trends and technologies will dominate the headlines.