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SDI secures investments from LLR Partners, Monument Capital Group

CEO Gupta says SDI gets dry powder for acquisitions and a brain trust out of the deal
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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06/13/2012
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

CHICAGO--When David Gupta, CEO of systems integrator SDI, began discussions with private equity firms, he was looking for capital of course, but he was also looking for a firm with specific expertise.

Identisys buys Claritus ID division

Integrator expects to have $40 million in revenues in 2012
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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06/06/2012
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.—Systems integrator Identisys on June 1 acquired the identification division of Claritus, an integrator based in Lincoln, Neb.

Integrated opening new office in N.C.

Integrated Security & Communications takes a hybrid approach to integration
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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05/30/2012
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

TOMS RIVER, N.J.—Propelled by its work in the pharmaceutical vertical, Integrated Security & Communications is opening a new office in Raleigh, N.C.

M&A and your company

PSA-TEC sessions look at measuring a company's growth and prospects for exiting this year
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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05/23/2012
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

WESTMINSTER, Colo.—Thinking about selling your systems integration company this year? What kind of price can you expect for your business?

Universal Protection acquires guard-tracking technology

by: 
Martha Entwistle
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05/16/2012
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

SANTA ANA, Calif.— Universal Protection, a $500 million guard company that also does security installation, on April 2 acquired Heritage Security Services of San Diego. It also acquired a guard-tracking technology that its CEO says is "game-changing."

Leadership change at Stanley CSS

Byerly to departs; Marty Schnurr named new president
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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05/16/2012
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

NAPERVILLE, Ill.—Tony Byerly, president of Stanley CSS North America and United Kingdom, is leaving the company, according to an internal announcement this week, Security Systems News has learned. Byerly will be replaced by Martin Schnurr, who is currently president of Stanley Hydraulic Tools.

Cam-Dex technology center for sales and more

New facility used for sales, training and demos
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Martha Entwistle
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05/09/2012
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

KANSAS CITY, Kan.—Cam-Dex Security has had more activity and visitors at its headquarters here since completing an upgrade and expansion of its new technology center this winter. 

Hile named CEO of IFSS

Hile aims to quadruple independent integration firm, expand managed services, PSIM capabilities.
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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05/02/2012
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

FORT MYERS, Fla.— Robert Hile, an industry veteran who most recently led the security division of Siemens Building Technology group, has been named CEO of Integrated Fire and Security Solutions, an independent integrator based here.

ASG ups credit facility to $250m

CapitalSource leads deal; Super-regional expects to make eight to 10 acquisitions in 2012
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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04/25/2012
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

BELTSVILLE, Md.—ASG Security now has a quarter of a billion dollars on hand, thanks to a recent $20 million extension of its previous $230 million credit facility, the company announced April 25.

Griffon Systems looks at business-intelligence approach

by: 
Martha Entwistle
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04/25/2012
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

WESTCHESTER, Ill.—Griffon Systems, a systems integrator based here, takes a business-intelligence approach to security.

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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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