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LOUD Security makes some noise with two acquisitions

John Loud talks with SSN about the company’s M&A strategy
 by: 
Paul Ragusa
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12/12/2019
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Residential

KENNESAW, Ga.—LOUD Security Systems grew its account base to more 10,000 accounts with the recent acquisitions of RTA Security and Premier Security.

Shiver security acquires four companies

by: 
SSN Staff
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12/12/2019
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Residential

DAYTON, Ohio—Shiver Security Systems and Sonitrol of SW Ohio recently acquired four companies based in Southwest Ohio, including 995 Security, Security Services Center, Wilmington Security Systems and Apex Alarm Company.

SSN, SIA celebrate women in security

11th annual issue done in partnership with SIA Women in Security Forum
by: 
SSN Staff
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12/10/2019
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Women in Security

YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News’ 11th annual Women in Security December issue is even more special this year, as it was done in partnership with the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF).

Also Noted

Mark Hillenburg named to TMA Board of Directors

by: 
SSN Staff
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12/09/2019
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Monitoring

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) named Mark Hillenburg, executive director of marketing, DMP and long-time member of TMA Chairman of the Associate Members’ Liaison Committee, formerly known as the Central Station Alarm Association. 

Eight steps forward and one sideways for the security industry

How new technologies drive business model innovation
 by: 
Brian Seemann
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12/09/2019
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General News

The security business is in the midst of upheaval, with tech giants like Google and Amazon offering consumers the tools to set up and operate their own secure smart homes.

New Resideo Home app makes whole-home monitoring possible

by: 
SSN Staff
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12/06/2019
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Suppliers

AUSTIN, Texas—Resideo Technologies, Inc. recently announced the launch of the Resideo Home app which will make whole-home monitoring possible for the four critical networks of a home — water, air, energy and security.

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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.