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SSN Exclusive: Rob Aarnes illuminates practical, actionable knowledge about leadership

Q&A and video reveals information all leaders and perspective leaders need to deploy into their daily work routines
 by: 
Ginger Schlueter
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06/14/2019
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Suppliers

MELVILLE, N.Y.—Thought leadership is a well-recognized phrase within the security industry as it describes a security influencer with expertise and a valuable perspective to help guide others within the industry by illuminating pure, actionable knowledge and insight on relevant industry topics.

New research shows DIY is on the rise

Parks finds DIY raising awareness while competing with traditional dealers
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Paul Ragusa
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06/13/2019
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Residential

DALLAS—New research from Parks Associates reveals at the end of 4Q 2018, 28 percent of U.S. broadband households reported the presence of an active security system, up from 26 percent in 4Q 2017, with 24 percent having professional monitoring.

Vector Security secures $450m credit facility

Deal follows recent acquisition of ADS Security
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SSN Staff
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06/12/2019
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

PITTSBURGH—Vector Security, a provider of residential and commercial security and automation solutions, announced this week it has entered into a $450 million credit agreement.

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DICE Corp. wins ESX Innovation Award for new app

by: 
SSN Staff
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06/12/2019
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Monitoring

BAY CITY, Mich.—DICE Corporation won an Electronic Security Expo (ESX) Innovation Award in Indianapolis last week for its all-new Video Verification App.

The Monitoring Association onboards its 50th, 51st and 52nd PSAP

ASAP-to-PSAP service streamlines communication and saves lives
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SSN Staff
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06/12/2019
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Monitoring

VIENNA, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the addition of three new PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) to its ASAP-to-PSAP service, bringing the total number of participating jurisdictions up to 52.

ADT awarded $4m in lawsuit against Alder

by: 
SSN Staff
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06/12/2019
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Residential

BOCA RATON, Fla.—ADT, a provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, announced that it was awarded $3 million in compensatory damages and $1 million in punitive damages against Alder Holdings LLC, a Utah-based company.

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SSN News Poll August 2019

According to new research from Parks Associates, interest in DIY security systems is on the rise with 52 percent of households that are highly likely to purchase a security system in the next 12 months planning to buy a system that is self-installed. This month’s News Poll looks to gauge reader’s thoughts on DIY’s impact on security overall.