Archive: September 2018
UTC Climate, Controls & Security agrees to buy S2 Security
September 26, 2018SSN Staff
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.—UTC Climate, Controls & Security has agreed to acquire S2 Security, a developer of unified security and video management solutions. UTC Climate, Controls & Security provides fire safety, security, building automation, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and is a unit of United Technologies Corp.“This move is well aligned with our strategic focus to grow our core business and increase innovation,” Alex Housten, VP & general manager,...
Specifically Speaking with Jeff Smith
September 26, 2018Paul Ragusa
What kinds of systems do you design/specify and what services does the company provide?Our security design/engineering/consulting service offerings include:ServicesPhysical threat/risk assessment of facilitiesSurvey/assessment of existing security systems and mitigation strategiesCrime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) assessment of design documents or physical locationsPeer review servicesProject design/build criteriaDetailed project design/bid/build packagesProject specificationsOpinion...
Owen Security Solutions makes three purchases
September 26, 2018Spencer Ives
CALHOUN, Ga.—Owen Security Solutions, a security company based here, recently announced three purchases in Georgia: Ellis Construction, Williams Alarm and accounts from Robinson Door & Security.“The companies by themselves are not huge acquisitions, but the group impact is something that has been very helpful for us,” company president Justin Owen told Security Systems News.Collectively, these acquisitions add about 500 accounts to Owen Security, bringing the company's total account...
ADT and Amazon team up
September 26, 2018SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla.—ADT announced a new strategic initiative with Amazon where it will support integration of Amazon's new Alexa Guard feature with the ADT Pulse security system.
Starting later this year, this partnership helps ADT customers enhance their home's security capabilities by detecting specific sounds via the customer's Echo device when they're away from home, ADT said. Once available, ADT professional installation and monitoring solutions will be offered to customers through the Alexa...
SSN readers discuss leadership styles
September 26, 2018Spencer Ives
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News features leaders, in articles, through the annual “20 under 40” awards, and in the Leadership Talks series. In the latest SSN News Poll, respondents talked about leadership approaches and how to encourage the next wave of influential professionals in the security industry.
“For us, creating a strong vision first is key, and then make sure it is communicated to and followed by all. � Managers need to set the example, and then encourage...
Security 101 opens 40th franchise office
September 26, 2018SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Security 101, a nationwide security integrator, announced it has opened its 40th office here. Kevin Schnyder, an IT and physical security professional, is the owner and president of the new franchise.“Kevin has the ideal background for his new role at Security 101,” Steve Crespo, Security 101's chief executive officer, said in a prepared statement. “He has physical security experience combined with a background in IT which is essential for a security integrator...
Huronia acquires Ontario Security Systems
September 26, 2018Spencer Ives
MIDLAND, Ontario—Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Inc., a full service security company based here, recently announced its purchase of Ontario Security Systems' monitored accounts.
OSS president and owner Henry Droder wanted to retire, and “we were already doing their monitoring, so, it made sense for him to pass the business over to us,” Rob Thorburn Jr., Huronia's president and CEO, told Security Systems News. “The customers already knew of us, already [were] familiar with...
CSG rebrands to Alert 360
September 19, 2018Spencer Ives
TULSA, Okla.—Alert 360 is the new name for Central Security Group and Guardian Security Systems, a move that Richard Ginsburg, company CEO, said better represents what the company has to offer.“We've been operating under two different brands for the past 10 years,” Ginsburg told Security Systems News. “We operated as Guardian Security in Oklahoma, and then we operated as Central Security Group outside of Oklahoma. It was really confusing to customers. Most importantly, those...
Prosegur acquires Viewpoint
September 19, 2018Paul Ragusa
MADRID—Prosegur, a global security company based here, is making its first foray into the U.S. security market with the acquisition this week of Viewpoint, a remote video monitoring company based in Lowell, Mass.“Today marks a key milestone for Prosegur,” Javier Tabernero, Prosegur Security managing director, told Security Systems News. “Prosegur is excited to enter the U.S. market to partner with and learn from Brad [Gordon, Viewpoint CEO] and the Viewpoint team with the...
Parks looks at IP camera sales, DIY's impact
September 19, 2018Paul Ragusa
An estimated 7.7 million standalone and all-in-one networked/IP cameras will be sold in the U.S. in 2018, with $889 million in revenues, according to research from Parks Associates entitled Smart Product Market Assessment: Networked Cameras.
“Networked cameras have experienced a positive growth rate over the last year—2018 is expected to witness a roughly 11 percent increase in unit sales from the year prior,” Dina Abdelrazik, research analyst, Parks Associates, told Security Systems...