Tag: National Monitoring Center (NMC)
Dealer focus is driving force behind unified leadership structure at Netwatch, NMC
July 11, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Netwatch Group CEO Kurt Takahashi says a new streamlined leadership structure that further unifies Netwatch and National Monitoring Center (NMC) will be a win-win for their dealers and partners.
The announcement came following the departure of NMC co-founder and President Woodie Andrawos, who was named as CEO of ORR Protection on June 16. Takahashi now has direct oversight over Netwatch operations in the U.S. and Ireland, as well as NMC.
“We worked...
Netwatch Group announces unified leadership structure across divisions
June 18, 2025SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Netwatch Group has announced a streamlined leadership structure that further unifies Netwatch and National Monitoring Center (NMC) under the direct oversight of Group CEO Kurt Takahashi.
This evolution reflects Netwatch’s continued focus on operational alignment, shared growth, and delivering exceptional value to its clients, the company noted in its announcement.
With this change, both Netwatch and NMC will report directly to Takahashi, enhancing collaboration...
ORR Protection appoints Woodie Andrawos as chief executive officer
June 16, 2025SSN Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—ORR Protection, a provider of mission-critical fire protection solutions, has announced the appointment of Woodie Andrawos as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Andrawos succeeds Ray Aldridge, who is retiring after nearly 32 years of dedicated service to ORR Corporation.
Andrawos joins ORR from National Monitoring Center (NMC), a provider of central station monitoring services. He co-founded NMC in 2001 and served as its president since 2013. Under...
NMC achieves UL listing for AVS-01
February 24, 2025SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center (NMC), a provider of advanced professional monitoring services, has attained the ANSI/TMA AVS-01 certification, joining an exclusive group as one of the first monitoring centers nationwide to achieve this distinction.
This certification underscores NMC’s commitment to delivering the highest alarm verification and security response standards.
Developed by The Monitoring Association (TMA), UL Solutions, and other key stakeholders,...
Security Systems News welcomes 'Emerging Leaders under 40' Class of 2025
December 16, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News is excited to announce our “Emerging Leaders under 40” Class of 2025, highlighting those security professionals who have already made an indelible mark on the companies they work for.
Previously known as the “40 under 40” awards, this rebranded annual awards program features leaders who have proven themselves to be self-motivated, team-oriented creative thinkers who have shown leadership competencies by engaging in the vision...
NMC strengthens dealer efficiency with After Hours Technical Support
October 21, 2024SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center (NMC), a provider of advanced professional monitoring services, continues to support its dealers with its successful After Hours Technical Support, ensuring reliable assistance for basic alarm system needs around the clock.
This service has been a valuable resource, helping NMC dealers provide reliable support to their customers, even when emergencies or technical issues arise outside regular business hours.
Since nearly half of all crimes...
NMC unveils NexusTech
August 27, 2024SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif. – The National Monitoring Center (NMC) has unveiled NexusTech, the newest addition to its Nexus business intelligence platform.
NexusTech brings a number of features to a mobile platform. It offers benefits that significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of technicians in the field.
A detailed account landing page has been revamped to include new tabs for site details, System Details, and Permits, providing a comprehensive overview at a glance. Direct call...
Orange County, N.C., ECC goes live with TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol
August 2, 2024SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that the Orange County Emergency Services, Public Safety Communications Division became the 146th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and the 14th in the state of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring...
Buncombe County ECC goes live with TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol
July 11, 2024SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that the Buncombe County Public Safety Communications Center (BCPSC) became the 145th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and the 13th ECC in the state of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centers...
NMC renews TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center designation
June 30, 2024SSN Staff
VIENNA, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that National Monitoring Center (NMC) has renewed the prestigious “TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center” designation.
This designation is granted annually to monitoring centers that satisfy all the requirements of the “five points of excellence:”
Commitment to ongoing job-related education and testing by having 100% of its monitoring center operators certified using the TMA online training series...