Tag: Security Services

TULSA, Okla. – Home security system and services provider Alert 360 announced its acquisition of Caliber Security’s home security alarm accounts. With the addition of these accounts, Alert 360 now serves over 20,000 accounts in Southern California, with branch operations in San Diego, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Fresno, and Sacramento among others. This year also marks the 50th anniversary for the company, which celebrated the milestone back in February. "We are excited...

ATLANTA –Roughly a week after announcing its last acquisition, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has made another pickup by acquiring Amherst Alarm in Buffalo, N.Y. Terms were not disclosed.  Amherst Alarm is a fire alarm, security and monitoring provider whose addition continues to expand Pye-Barkers footprint outside of New York City and New Jersey to the western half of New York. Described as the largest fully integrated fire protection, life safety and security services provider...

LAS VEGAS – At CES 2023, Aeolus Robotics have introduced aeo, their autonomous dual-arm humanoid robot meant to utilize multifunctional mobility to perform delivery, eldercare, and security services. The robot also features other functions like kiosk operation and disinfection of surfaces via ultraviolet light and can perform operational tasks like opening doors and riding elevators to expand its range. As a service the robot features plug-and-play attachments with integration from third...

LOS ANGELES – Popular drone manufacturer DJI has received recognition for its DJI Core Crypto Engine from the U.S. Department of Commerce after passing the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP). The achievement qualifies the DJI Crypto Core Engine to receive the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2, and this validation reinforces DJI’s commitment to customer data and privacy the company wrote. (FIPS) 140-2 compliance has been widely adopted around the world...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Forging ahead with its planned acquisition strategy, ADS Security has acquired Savannah, Ga.-based Security Services, its second fold-in this year.The company, based here, also plans a larger purchase in a new market this fall and perhaps two more fold-ins too, ADS President and CEO, John Cerasuolo, told Security Systems News.“It's been a really good year for us,” he said. “It's exciting.The purchase of Security Services adds about 1,000 accounts to the approximately...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—ADS Security has acquired the customer accounts of Georgia-based Security Services, Inc. The super-regional security company announced its most recent purchase on today, saying in a news release that the deal marks another step in its pursuit of growth across the country's southeast."The purchase of Security Services is part of our focus on regional expansion through the acquisition of security companies that have a strong local presence and solid foundation of outstanding...

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.—A federal appeals court has upheld a previous court ruling favoring ADT and other alarm companies in a case involving public entities monopolizing fire alarm monitoring.“It's a very positive day for the industry,” Kevin Lehan, executive director of the Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA), based here, told Security Systems News.In a communication to IESA members, Lehan described the July 31 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh...

LOUISVILLE, Colo.—Safe Systems Inc., a burglar- and fire-alarm company based here, continues on its course of growth by acquiring Colorado Telemetry Systems, based in Golden, Colo., and Sunair Security Services, based in Aurora, Colo., according to an article from the Boulder County Business Report. Operations from those companies were rolled into the Safe Systems headquarters, including monitoring and billing, and four employees from Colorado Telemetry Systems were brought to work at Safe...