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Pro-Vigil partners with Lydia Security Monitoring

UCC and COPS dealers can now work with the video monitoring company
 by: 
Spencer Ives
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12/05/2018
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Monitoring

SAN ANTONIO—Pro-Vigil, a video monitoring equipment provider based here, recently entered a partnership to work with customers of Lydia Security Monitoring—the parent company to COPS Monitoring and UCC—totaling 4,200 dealers.

Kastle Systems International appoints new CEO

Haniel Lynn speaks with SSN about his plans for continued growth of company
 by: 
Paul Ragusa
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12/05/2018
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

FALLS CHURCH, Va.—Kastle Systems International, an integration company that specializes in managed security solutions and services based here, recently announced the appointment of Haniel Lynn as chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Bold Perennial acquires SIMS

Company president Rod Coles pleased with the talent gained through the purchase
 by: 
Spencer Ives
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12/05/2018
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Monitoring

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Bold Perennial, a provider of central station software, announced on Dec. 3 that it acquired fellow software provider Security Information & Management Systems Inc. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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ADT completes acquisition of Red Hawk Fire & Security

by: 
SSN Staff
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12/05/2018
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

BOCA RATON, Fla.—ADT announced this week that it has completed its acquisition of Red Hawk Fire & Security, a commercial fire, life safety and security services and portfolio company of Comvest Partners. In October, ADT entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Boca Raton, Fla.-based Red Hawk Fire & Security for $317.5 million in cash.

SIA reveals Securing New Ground 2019 details

by: 
SSN Staff
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12/05/2018
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General News

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association recently announced that next year’s Securing New Ground conference will be held Oct. 29 to 30, 2019, at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City.

ADS completes eighth purchase of 2018

John Cerasuolo has a positive outlook for 2019
 by: 
Spencer Ives
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12/03/2018
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—ADS Security, a regional electronic security and automation company based here, recently acquired the customer accounts of A-Sonic Guard Inc. in Louisville, Ky. This is the eighth acquisition for ADS in 2018.

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SSN News Poll January 2019

With Thanksgiving just around the corner and the holiday season shortly behind, and with companies already planning the budget for 2019, it’s getting time to look ahead at what the new year will hold for the industry. What do you see as top trends for 2019?