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Reorg at Siemens

Bob Suermann, Rob Hile, Thomas Beare will head up new combined business unit
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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09/22/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

ORLANDO, Fla.—In an effort to provide more integrated and intelligent solutions to its customers, Siemens has merged its fire and security businesses to form Siemens’ Fire Safety and Security business unit.

Tyco to split in three, again

Commercial Fire & Security, ADT Resi, Flow Control
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Martha Entwistle
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09/19/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland—Tyco International plans to split into three independent, publicly traded companies, according to a plan unanimously approved by the board of directors and announced this morning.

CSI launches security division

20-year-old electrical contractor brings security in house
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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09/14/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Instead of contracting out all of the physical security work on the jobs it does, CSI Electrical Contractors, a $100 million electrical contractor based here, decided last January to bring security expertise in house.

The push for standards

Will the WTC project affect the future of standards development, and other enterprise projects?
by: 
Martha Entwistle
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09/12/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

NEW YORK—Will a marquee security project like the World Trade Center affect how enterprise-level projects are designed and implemented in the future? Or, will this project, which involves multiple manufacturers working together, translate to momentum for establishing standards in the security industry? Several of those involved in the project believe that may be the case.

Stanley to close Niscayah deal tomorrow

Byerly: ‘Expect to see visible steps soon.’
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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09/08/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

STOCKHOLM—Stanley Black & Decker executives are here today preparing for the Sept. 9 closing of its $1.2 billion cash offer purchase of Niscayah.

Collaborating and constantly adapting: The World Trade Center security team at work

Diebold and DVS secure site for 10th anniversary observance on 9/11/11 and beyond
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Martha Entwistle
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09/08/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

NEW YORK—The World Trade Center security team of engineers from Ducibella, Venter & Santore and integrators from Diebold spend a lot of time together.
They have official meetings at least twice a week to track progress. Since the collaboration began early this spring, long days have been the norm. And, with the Sept. 11 opening of the Memorial site approaching, longer days along with unofficial dinner and breakfast meetings are increasingly common.

Intertech expands into Texas

 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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09/08/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

PITTSBURGH—Systems integrator Intertech announced Sept. 2 that it has moved west of the Mississippi for the first time, opening an office in Houston.
“A number of our clients (including energy companies involved with natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania) have operations in Texas. Previously, we’ve used contractors to help us complete projects down there,” said Matt Petnuch, Intertech VP sales and marketing.

NAVCO introduces cloud-based surveillance service

VideoMetriXs builds on NAVCO’s DVR rental concept
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Martha Entwistle
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09/01/2011
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

ANAHEIM, Calif.—NAVCO, a national systems integrator that launched a DVR-rental program about four years ago, announced it’s offering a new cloud-based surveillance service, called VideoMetriXs, based on the same concept.

Being ‘brilliant with the basics'

Pro 1 says new research shows national accounts customers just want good service
 by: 
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
 by: 
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.”

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SSN News Poll June 2013

Early termination fees are a standard in the security industry but now The ADT Corp. is facing a class-action lawsuit over them. The attorney representing ADT clients from California, Illinois and elsewhere in the lawsuit says the fees violate federal and state consumer protection laws. But industry advocates say the fees are legitimate to help companies recover installation costs and for loss of profit. What do you think about such fees?

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