Tag: Smart Home Security
Ubiety Technologies to make Halo ‘even smarter’
January 13, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
CHICAGO — Ubiety Technologies has completed a $10 million Series A-1 financing to enhance its product, accelerate the development of its proprietary AI engine and expand go-to-market capabilities.
Valued at $90 million, Ubiety's growth is powered by its smart home security services platform that offers a connected home and security experience for both internet service providers and home security providers.
"This funding is a testament to the...
SimpliSafe appoints Rebecca Zavin CTO
November 1, 2023SSN Staff
BOSTON – SimpliSafe, a maker of smart home security systems, has announced the appointment of Rebecca Zavin as chief technology officer.
The company said that in this role, Zavin will lead SimpliSafe's growing engineering organization, including firmware, hardware, and software engineering. They stated that the engineering team plays a fundamental role in delivering innovative products and services that advance SimpliSafe's founding mission to make "every home secure."
"I am pleased...
ADT partners with Costco to sell smart home security packages
March 8, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
BOCA RATON, Fla. – ADT recently entered into a partnership with Costco to sell a pair of professionally installed smart home security packages through the company’s website.
Saying they’re helping them to protect and connect what matters most, Costco is offering members the ability to order two different packages: a 9-piece system and a 13-piece system, both of which include Google Nest products and ADT Smart Monitoring. Additionally, both systems come professionally installed.
That’s...
Jetting into the future
October 20, 2021Paul Ragusa
Security Systems News Managing Editor Cory Harris’ blog last week, Get Smart, got me thinking. Not just about TV shows from my childhood, but the topic of the smart home and how much more “the home” – no matter where and what you call home – is becoming more and more of an epicenter of activity, at levels never before seen in my life.
But getting back to fun TV shows from our past (sorry I couldn’t resist!), my mind went to The Jetsons, that fun-loving...
Essence Group launches new WeR@Home+ smart home security solution
May 7, 2021SSN Staff
HERZLIYA, Israel—Essence Group, a provider of IoT solutions for the global security and care markets, announced the launch of WeR@Home+, a next generation security and home management platform. Essence is partnering with European security services providers, including Securitas Direct Switzerland, to pilot the new offering.
WeR@Home+ leverages state-of-the-art IoT technology to expand Essence Group’s existing WeR@Home smart home management offering, including connectivity to LTE networks,...
Reliant teams up with SimpliSafe to deliver home security to Texas customers
August 4, 2020SSN Staff
HOUSTON—As part of Reliant’s focus on providing cutting-edge smart home and security innovations to customers across Texas, the company established a new relationship with SimpliSafe to provide renters and homeowners in urban and rural markets with special offers and discounts, enabling them to better protect their most valuable assets: their home and loved ones.
“Providing our customers with the best in home energy tech solutions and ensuring their comfort and safety is something we...
ADT to partner with D.R. Horton
July 29, 2020SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla.—ADT announced it has been named as the premier provider of smart home security and automation services for D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder by volume.“As the leading smart home security provider, ADT is well positioned to serve D.R. Horton now and for years to come,” said Jim DeVries, President and CEO of ADT. “We are committed to bringing innovative smart home security and world class customer service to the expanding residential new construction market.”D.R....
Essence Group joins Zigbee Alliance
June 8, 2020SSN Staff
HERZLIYA, Israel—Essence Group, provider of IoT solutions for security, connected home and healthcare, joined Zigbee Alliance as a member in the Project Connected Home over IP initiative. The company will contribute to developing and promoting the adoption of a new, royalty-free connectivity standard to increase compatibility among smart home products with security as a fundamental design tenet.
“Essence is excited to join in and contribute to the standard by bringing its vast 25 years...
Hockey team names Alarm.com Smart Home Security partner
April 9, 2015SSN Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Alarm.com has been named the official Smart Home Security partner of the Washington Capitals NHL team.
“As a local company, it's great to support our hometown Washington Capitals and their passionate fans,” Jay Kenny, Alarm.com's vice president of marketing, said in a prepared statement.
Alarm.com's Smart Home Security offers HD video cameras, energy management solutions and a range of convenient home automation options for devices throughout the home, such as lights,...
Hockey team names Alarm.com official Smart Home Security partner
February 26, 2015SSN Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Alarm.com has been named the official Smart Home Security partner of the Washington Capitals NHL team.
“As a local company, it's great to support our hometown Washington Capitals and their passionate fans,” Jay Kenny, Alarm.com's vice president of marketing, said in a prepared statement.
Alarm.com's Smart Home Security offers HD video cameras, energy management solutions and a range of convenient home automation options for devices throughout the home, such as lights,...