Tag: Florida
Securitas Technology acquires Sonitrol Ft. Lauderdale and Level 5 Security Group
December 2, 2025SSN Staff
UNIONTOWN, Ohio—Securitas Technology, a global provider of security, health, and safety technologies, has announced the acquisition of Sonitrol Ft. Lauderdale and Level 5 Security Group.
This strategic move reinforces Securitas Technology’s commitment to delivering client-centric solutions and expanding its geographic footprint to better serve clients across North America.
“This acquisition aligns with our focus and commitment to deliver best-in-class security solutions while...
Speco Technologies expands in Canada and prepares for Florida launch
October 2, 2025SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y.—Speco Technologies, a provider of video surveillance and security solutions for over 60 years, has announced two major expansions designed to enhance customer experience and strengthen partnerships across North America.
New Canadian warehouse: faster shipping, greater access
Speco Technologies is establishing a brand-new warehouse in the Greater Toronto Area to better serve Canadian customers. This strategic initiative stems from years of careful evaluation...
DMP appoints Michael McNamara as regional sales manager, Florida
September 29, 2025SSN Staff
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has announced the appointment of Michael McNamara as the regional sales manager for Florida. He will provide ongoing service and support to DMP dealers throughout the state.
“I have worked with manufacturer reps over the years and have enjoyed the value and support they bring and now hope to bring my experience from the integrator side to the role,” McNamara said. “In my previous roles, I have had the opportunity to both...
News Roundup
April 12, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
That’s right everyone, I don’t have a specific topic to cover this week, so I’m going to do a little bit of a news roundup on things I’ve been keeping my eye on.
Why did I choose to spell it that way in the title? Because it kills bugs dead. That’s right, first up on the radar is OpenAI announcing the launch of its bug bounty program. This week the artificial intelligence (AI) research lab announced that it would be offering rewards to independent researchers ranging...
PERs, Mickey Mouse and sharks? Heading to Orlando to cover Affiliated Monitoring's Catalyst 2019
May 8, 2019Ginger Hill
As the Jaws warning theme song plays in my head, along with the 'Baby Shark' song that became an internet sensation, patterns of “do-do-da-do” fill my head as I anticipate the first-ever Affiliated Monitoring Shark Tank at Catalyst 2019. I'm excited to be heading out to sunny Orlando's Four Seasons at Walt Disney World Resort to get a first-hand look at the PERs/mPERs niche of the security industry. This is Affiliated's 4th Catalyst Conference and I feel congratulations...
Viscount Systems wins in Maine and Fla.
May 5, 2014SSN Staff
BURNABY, British Columbia-Viscount Systems, a provider of security software and services, won two additional U.S. federal government contracts to secure facilities in Maine and Florida.
The company's Freedom access control technology, as well as its VeriCert certification software, will be deployed in these buildings and in keeping with contractual obligations the government agencies have not been named.
"The opportunity to secure additional U.S. Government facilities speaks to the expanding strength...
Rapid acquisition
January 23, 2013Martha Entwistle
Rapid Security Solutions of Sarasota, Fla., is growing rapidly following an acquisition, announced today, of Armenti Construction and Access Control, Inc, of Lake Worth, Fla.
I had a chance to speak to Steve Paley, president and COO of Rapid, (and also president of the new Florida chapter of ESA) this afternoon.
Paley said the deal doubles the size of his company, bringing 10 new employees and a number of accounts, notably with gated communities in the Palm Beach county area. "The former owners...
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ESA of Florida to hold inaugural event
September 14, 2012Tess Nacelewicz
I wrote this spring about the Irving, Texas-based Electronic Security Association launching a state-chartered chapter in Florida. Now ESA of Florida is about hold an inaugural event.
ESA created the new state chapter because Florida is home to so many security companies.
The Sept. 20 inaugural event, which will be a legislative dinner featuring the chairman of the Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board, Ken Hoffman, who will discuss licensing requirements in Florida and the function of...