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Being ‘brilliant with the basics'

Pro 1 says new research shows national accounts customers just want good service
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Tess Nacelewicz
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09/01/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

ROMEOVILLE, Ill.—As part of Protection 1’s effort to grow its national accounts business, the company’s senior management is asking national retailers, banks and other such nationwide companies what they want from a security provider.

Interface bundles services for 9,500 Dollar General retail stores

Deal saves millions on phone service alone for end user
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Martha Entwistle
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08/25/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

ST. LOUIS—Interface Security Systems is in the process of completing the installation of a secure managed cloud services project for the entire Dollar General 9,500-store retail chain. While terms of the deal were not released, Interface CEO Michael Shaw told Security Systems News that the Dollar General multi-year contract is “expected to generate in excess of $100 million in top-line revenue for Interface.”

NAV acquires Nexus for $2.8m cash

 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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08/25/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

BRICK, N.J.—In a deal that NAV CEO Jason Oakley says will “double our operational capability and capacity across the tri-state region,” NAV on August 22 announced that it’s acquiring Nexus Technologies.

CIV cards: Just like PIV cards, but for the commercial market

Smart Card Alliance embarks on effort to define best practices, characteristics of a credential for the commercial market
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Martha Entwistle
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08/18/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J.—With the goal of spreading adoption of smart card technology for physical access control, the Smart Card Alliance has embarked on an effort to define in a white paper best practices and characteristics of a highly secure smart card (like the PIV or PIV-I credential) for the commercial market.
To differentiate this commercial credential from its public-sector siblings, the Smart Card Alliance has named it the CIV (commercial identification verification) credential.

Stanley to buy resi company for $61m

Purchase expected to close in September
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Martha Entwistle
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08/04/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

EDMONTON, Alberta—In a deal that will give Stanley CSS a major residential security footprint in Canada, Stanley Canada Corporation, a subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Microtec Security Systems, headquartered here, for $61.6 million ($59.7 million Canadian).
The deal includes close to 80,000 accounts, two UL-Canada listed central stations, five offices, 200 employees and many dealers, said Fred Fong, CEO and president of First National AlarmCap Income Fund, owner of Microtec.

Securitronics secures LPGA championship

Temporary installation includes mesh network
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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08/04/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Organizers of the Wegman’s LPGA Championship decided to augment their security operations with electronic security this year for the first time in the history of the 35-year-old event.

Vector secures $225 million

Petrow says lack of PE investors is a benefit for Vector
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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07/28/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

PITTSBURGH—Vector Security will use new financing to make acquisitions and investments that will better position the company for growth in the commercial space.

Contava completes $6.1m transit project

Job showcases Contava’s IT, engineering and project-management smarts
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Martha Entwistle
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07/14/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

EDMONTON, Alberta—Contava is an IT-centric systems integrator that focuses on projects that combine security and information technology, so the installation of a network with multiple IP HD cameras, VMS, and large storage requirements is right up this company’s alley. However, a recently completed project with the City of Calgary Transit stands out for its scale and complexity, and the fact that the project was completed with minimal impact to the LRT service and the public.

Super-regional sees potential in hosted video storage

Per Mar says it has ‘nice RMR growth potential’
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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07/14/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

DAVENPORT, Iowa—Per Mar Security’s hosted video storage offering is “in its infant stages, but gaining momentum,” and VP of Per Mar’s Electronic Security Division Brad Tolliver believes it holds promise as an RMR generator.

Securitas extends time frame for offer

Says extended offer not related to Stanley’s rival offer
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Martha Entwistle
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07/07/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Securitas has extended the time frame for its offer to buy Niscayah from July 18 to August 12, but—despite rumors to the contrary—it will not raise its $907 million bid, Gisela Lindstrand, senior vice president corporate communications and public affairs told Security Systems News on July 6.

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SSN News Poll July 2013

Retailing home security has become a trend. Comcast is selling its Xfinity Home security/home automation product in stores nationwide. AT&T's Digital Life product is available in its stores, and Lowe's is selling its Iris product in its retail stores and Verizon Wireless stores. Security companies, including SecureWatch 24, The Alarm Company and Security Options, also have retail stores. Is this the wave of the future or just a fad? What do you think?

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