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Umbo Computer Vision partners with PSA Security Network

Company to offer its AI platform to PSA’s systems integrators at a reduced cost
 by: 
Paul Ragusa
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07/26/2017
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

SAN FRANCISCO—Umbo Computer Vision, an artificial intelligence company building autonomous video security systems for businesses and organizations based here, on July 20 announced a new partnership with PSA Security Network, a security and systems integrator cooperative.

Mark Cuban to deliver ASIS 2017 keynote address

by: 
SSN Staff
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07/26/2017
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General News

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International yesterday announced that entrepreneur, technology visionary, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will deliver the keynote address at the Monday, Sept. 25 luncheon at the organization’s 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits—ASIS 2017.

Huron Capital’s Sciens Building Solutions acquires again

Sabah International now third company added to ExecFactor Platform
 by: 
SSN Staff
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07/26/2017
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

DETROIT—Huron Capital, an operationally focused private equity firm based here, on July 20 announced its fire detection and security services ExecFactor platform, Sciens Building Solutions, has acquired Pleasanton, Calif.-based Sabah International Inc.

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Oaktree Capital Management buys My Alarm Center

Company to improve organic and acquisitive growth channels
 by: 
Spencer Ives
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07/26/2017
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Residential

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.—My Alarm Center, a national home security and automation provider based here, was recently sold to global investment firm Oaktree Capital Management, headquartered in Los Angeles. The deal closed on July 14.

Owen security makes fifth purchase in 12 months

Company expands in its footprint by acquiring ACS Security-Rome
 by: 
Spencer Ives
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07/26/2017
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Residential

CALHOUN, Ga.—Owen Security Solutions, a regional alarm company based here, recently completed the largest acquisition in the company’s history, adding on more than 1,700 accounts when it purchased ACS Security-Rome.

VRI makes PERS acquisition

Company to exceed $5 million in RMR
 by: 
Spencer Ives
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07/20/2017
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Monitoring

FRANKLIN, Ohio—VRI, a large PERS provider based here, recently purchased Healthcom, a healthcare technology provider based in Sullivan, Ill. VRI announced the partnership at the end of June.

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SSN News Poll September 2017

A variety of dealers and monitoring centers have taken interest in the PERS, mPERS and medical monitoring space. How do you think PERS and security could interact?