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APX changes name to Vivint

‘Simple, affordable, whole-home automation for the average Joe’
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Tess Nacelewicz
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02/01/2011
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PROVO, Utah—The new way to spell APX Alarm Security Solutions is Vivint.
The summer-model giant announced today that it has rebranded to Vivint—a name the company said was chosen to convey the concept of “living intelligently.”

New business billed as 'hassle-free' program for dealers

Online Alarm Quotes says it’s a lead generation service without strings
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Tess Nacelewicz
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01/28/2011
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YONKERS, N.Y.—A new business called Online Alarm Quotes offers the benefits of a dealer program and allows dealers to maintain complete independence, according to Tom Fowler, co-founder of the new venture.
The company has been in development for about two years and its official launch was Jan. 17, said Fowler, who also is president and CEO of 24-7 Security, which serves the New York metropolitan area.

ASG plans to 'hit the gas pedal' with new hire

New VP to lead residential sales push
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Tess Nacelewicz
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01/27/2011
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BELTSVILLE, Md.—ASG Security has hired a former top Protection One sales executive to fill a new position ASG has created—VP of residential sales and marketing.

Guardian Protection secures another Brink’s/Broadview dealer

Super-regional now can expand its residential business to more Southern states
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Tess Nacelewicz
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01/20/2011
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PITTSBURGH—Guardian Protection Services announced this week it has added a second top former Brink’s/Broadview dealer to its roster of authorized Guardian dealers. Signing on the new dealer is a part of a plan by Guardian, which is based here, to grow its national footprint.

Hawkeye Alarm buys Freeman Technology

Company says acquisition expands its market
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Tess Nacelewicz
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01/19/2011
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WATERLOO, Iowa—Hawkeye Alarm & Signal Company, a full-service security alarm company based here, launched 2011 with the purchase of Freeman Technology Group in nearby Independence, Iowa.

Kenco Security acquires Anchor Alarms

Purchase strengthens Montana presence
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Tess Nacelewicz
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01/18/2011
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BILLINGS, Mont.—Kenco Security and Technology, an electronic security services company based here and providing services in Montana and northern Wyoming, recently acquired Anchor Alarms of Kalispell, Mont.

APX makes first acquisition

Company will provide a new channel for APX to gain customers, leading with energy management
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Martha Entwistle
Tess Nacelewicz
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01/13/2011
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PROVO, Utah—Marking its first acquisition in its 11-year history, APX Alarm on Jan. 12 announced that it bought Meter Solutions, an installer of smart meters for utilities.

First Response Systems buys competitor

Purchase of Northwest Sound & Security will boost market share
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Tess Nacelewicz
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01/13/2011
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BEAVERTON, Ore.—First Response Systems, a full service installation, monitoring and response company based here with accounts throughout Oregon and Washington, recently acquired Northwest Sound & Security of Portland, Ore., a competitor for 12 years.

Former Illinois association executive director officially charged with five felonies involving forgery, theft

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Daniel Gelinas
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01/06/2011
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WEST ALLIS, Wis.—Former Illinois Electronic Security Association executive director Marsha Kopan on Dec. 29 was officially charged by the Wisconsin District Attorney’s office with three class G felony counts of theft in an amount greater than $10,000 and two class H felony counts of forgery. The charges revolve around her third-party management of three associations, including the IESA.

Tenn. association VP says ‘service mentality’ is key

Greg Polley talks about goals for his company and the association
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Tess Nacelewicz
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12/28/2010
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MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Greg Polley, vice president of Frase Protection, will become vice president of the Western Region of the Tennessee Electronic Security Association on Jan. 1.

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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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