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DMP Owners Forum focuses on the power of influence in business growth
March 31, 2026SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS—Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) hosted its annual Owners Forum on Tuesday, March 24, one day before the opening of ISC West. The Owners Forum is designed to provide dealers with actionable strategies to grow their businesses.
This year’s theme centered on the power of influence, bringing together world-class experts and industry leaders to explore how persuasion, negotiation and leadership drive profitability. The event was held at Resorts World in Las Vegas.
DMP set...
Vector Security hires David G. Smith as chief financial officer
March 25, 2026SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH—Vector Security, Inc., a provider of intelligent security and automation solutions tailored to residential and business customers, has hired David G. Smith as chief financial officer.
In this role, Smith serves as a key member of Vector Security’s executive leadership team, overseeing the company’s financial strategy and operations. His responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, budgeting, treasury, capital allocation, risk...
Vector Security announces acquisition of Carolina Video Security
October 21, 2025SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH — Vector Security, Inc., a provider of intelligent security and automation solutions, announces the acquisition of Carolina Video Security, Inc. (CVSI).
Vector said the move strengthens its presence in North Carolina and underscores the company’s dedication to fostering strong community ties while delivering top-of-the-line intelligent commercial security and video services. The integration of CVSI into the Vector Security family, they said, ensures continuity for existing...
Vector Security Networks names Bryan Knepper division president
June 11, 2025SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH—Vector Security Networks (VSN), a division of Vector Security and a provider of security solutions and managed network services, has announced the promotion of Bryan Knepper to division president, effective immediately.
This appointment follows Knepper's strong performance as interim head of the VSN business over the past four months, during which he provided leadership, stability, and progress during a time of significant transformation.
Knepper brings more than two decades...
Vince DiValerio retires after 48-year career with Vector Security
April 24, 2024SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH—Security solutions provider Vector Security has announced the retirement of longtime employee Vince DiValerio, effective April 30, after 48 years with the company.
DiValerio joined Vector Security in June 1976 and held various positions in the company including roles in sales, branch management, district management and, for the last 24 years, as the vice president of acquisitions.
In his acquisition role, DiValerio was responsible for overseeing the company’s acquisition...
Vector Security names Ahsan Sheikh president of Vector Security Networks division
December 12, 2023SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH—Vector Security has hired Ahsan Sheikh as president of its Vector Security Networks division, the single-source provider of physical security solutions and managed network services to multi-site businesses across North America.
As president of Vector Security Networks, Sheikh leads all aspects of the division, including sales, growth, customer retention and operations. Additionally, he will oversee the establishment of new sales channels and the development of sales strategies...
TMA adds Dynamark Monitoring to its ASAP-to-PSAP service
February 8, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has added Dynamark Monitoring, Inc. to its growing list of ASAP-to-PSAP connected monitoring centers, bringing the total number to 29.
Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centers to Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs)/PSAPs.
“Dynamark Monitoring, Inc. is thrilled to go live with TMA’s...
California DOJ approves pilot of TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol
January 19, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 119th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and its first agency in the state of California to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
The state of California became the 22nd state in the United States to participate in the ASAP program. Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of...
Prince William County, VA launches “ASAP to PSAP” automated alarm dispatch
June 1, 2021SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH—Vector Security announced that Prince William County, Virginia has become the 88th municipality in the nation to implement Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) at its Emergency Communication Center (ECC)/Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).
ASAP automates communication from alarm monitoring central stations to ECCs and 911 centers, resulting in faster, more accurate emergency response by delivering alarm notification information directly from the alarm monitoring centers to...
Vector Security names Tara Park VP of human resources
March 16, 2021SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH, Pa. —Vector Security, the fourth largest security company in the United States and a leading provider of intelligent mobile security and automation solutions to homes and businesses, announced that Tara Park has joined the company as Vice President of Human Resources, effective immediately. Park also becomes a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
Park will be responsible for creating and driving Vector Security’s HR strategy to complement and support the strategic initiatives...