Tag: Alula
2022 ESX Innovation Award winners announced
June 6, 2022SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced the winners of the 2022 Electronic Security Expo (ESX) Innovation Awards, distinguishing innovation and excellence in the industry, and identifying the next-gen products and services that will offer significant opportunities for growth for integrator companies.
These products and services were selected by an independent panel of judges based on a specific set of criteria, including ingenuity, applicability, response to market...
Alula unveils BAT-Fire universal 5G-ready fire communicator
December 7, 2021SSN Staff
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Alula, the leader in smart security and system communications for professional installers, has introduced BAT-Fire, an innovative universal 5G-ready fire communicator for system integrators requiring an all-purpose, full-featured device.
BAT-Fire builds on Alula's long history of developing award-winning products and services. It offers easy configuration and support of all fire alarm control panels using dial-capture to report Contact ID signals, or flexible inputs for...
Alula launches a builder program for smart home dealers
August 25, 2021SSN Staff
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Alula, the leader in smart security and automation systems for professional installers, today launched its Builder Program, a program for professional smart home security integrators who work with residential homebuilders.
Alula said the the program provides the flexibility and cost structure alarm dealers and residential integrators need to grow their business, while delivering the technology new homebuyers demand.
"Throughout the creation of this program we talked to...
Alula wins 2021 ESX Innovation Award
July 12, 2021SSN Staff
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Alula, a leader in smart security and automation systems for professional installers, was recognized by the Electronic Security Association (ESA) at the 2021 Electronic Security Expo (ESX), winning the ESX Innovation Award in the Installation & Service Tools category.
Alula’s latest win for their Platform Service Enhancements marks the third consecutive year Alula has received an Innovation Award at ESX.
Alula enjoys a rich history of award-winning innovation for...
Alula launches portal to quickly train technicians for 3G/CDMA Sunset
February 5, 2021SSN Staff
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Alula, a provider of smart security and automation systems for professional installers, announced the launch of its Alula Pro Training Portal, an on-demand, self-paced online platform that allows professional security dealers to quickly train new technicians on all aspects of the Alula platform.
“With the demands of the impending 3G Sunset front and center, Alula knew we needed to provide professional dealers with an efficient and highly-effective way to train their...
Alula gives installers a pain-free path to 5G with sunset offer
January 12, 2021SSN Staff
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Alula, a provider of smart security and automation systems for professional installers and the inventors of the Connect+ platform, announced an aggressive new Sunset offer that will allow Security Pros to upgrade their sunset-vulnerable customers to a 5G-ready solution, virtually free.
The new Ultimate Sunset Offer automatically credits the Security Pro with 18-months of free interactive service for replacing a sunsetting device with an Alula BAT-Connect. The service credit...
Alula launches wireless outdoor siren
September 15, 2020SSN Staff
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Today, Alula announced the latest addition to its line of outdoor security products — the RE636 Wireless Outdoor Siren, an extended perimeter warning device that produces high volume alert sounds and visual strobing.
“In an emergency, there’s no time to waste, and we’ve seen tragic instances where first responders weren’t able to find the right house,” Dave Mayne, VP of Products for Alula, said in the announcement. “With the outdoor...
Looking back to look forward at ISC West 2020
February 26, 2020Ginger Hill
Having had the privilege of attending three shows during February, I've heard this phrase most: “It's hard to believe that ISC West is already here!” And, quite frankly, I couldn't agree more!
As I think back to last year's ISC West, there were three key trends that resonated with me: 1. deep learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML); 2. video doorbells; and 3. RMR for integrators.
Last year, right after ISC West, I reached out to some experts...
Alula empowers partners with Pro Partner Program
January 21, 2020SSN Staff
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Alula, a leader in smart security and automation systems for professional installers and inventors of the Connect+ platform, launched the Alula Pro Partner Program, which provides incentives and supports partners with all the marketing support, training and sales assets needed to succeed and grow their business. This new program empowers independent, local security companies to compete with large tech companies.“Over the past year, we've had the opportunity to engage and...
Eight steps forward and one sideways for the security industry
December 9, 2019Brian Seemann
The security business is in the midst of upheaval, with tech giants like Google and Amazon offering consumers the tools to set up and operate their own secure smart homes. And, the rise of IoT gadgets is further redefining the industry. However, if the last several decades serve as a guide, change and upheaval are the norm for security professionals. New technologies shift solutions and business models, and give both installing dealers and consumers new opportunities and experiences.Nest, Ring and...