Tag: Verizon
Allied Universal names Melissa Butler VP of communications
July 21, 2026SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has appointed Melissa Butler as vice president of communications, where she will oversee internal and external communications efforts across North America.
In the role, Butler will lead corporate communications, public relations, social media, executive communications and crisis communications initiatives, while helping align communications strategies with business priorities through the use of data and analytics.
She joins Allied...
NAPCO, BuildingReports integrate StarLink Fire Max2 for enhanced inspection visibility
June 19, 2026SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y., and ATLANTA—NAPCO Security Technologies and BuildingReports announced an enhanced integration between NAPCO’s StarLink Fire Max2 cellular commercial fire alarm communicators and the BuildingReports inspection platform, aimed at improving compliance documentation, reporting accuracy and system visibility.
The integration enables a dedicated data path for BuildingReports separate from alarm signal transmission, allowing additional data exchange without affecting communications...
Telguard announces TG 7FX Sole Path Fire Communicator for commercial applications
April 8, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Alarm communications provider Telguard has announced the upcoming availability of the TG‑7FX Sole Path Fire Communicator, a streamlined cellular solution designed to support reliable signal delivery for commercial fire alarm systems.
Built for straightforward installations and broad compatibility, the TG‑7FX delivers exactly what commercial fire applications require: dependable connectivity, universal panel support, and compliance with key fire signaling standards. Designed...
SSN Poll: Integrators warn proposed 900 MHz changes could disrupt system reliability
April 8, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—A strong majority of security professionals say proposed changes to the lower 900 MHz band could disrupt system reliability and force costly technology shifts, according to a recent Security Systems News poll.
When asked how concerned they are about potential interference if portions of the band are repurposed, 80% of respondents said they are very concerned, citing risks to system performance and reliability. Another 6.7% said they are somewhat...
Telguard celebrates 40 years of innovation and reliability in alarm communications
February 4, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Telguard, a provider of security and life-safety communications, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of innovation, reliability, and customer-first service.
Founded in 1986 by William De Nicolo, Telguard emerged from a simple but powerful idea: everyone deserves the peace of mind that comes with a truly secure home or business. At a time when landline-based alarm systems could be disabled with a single snip of wire, Telguard pioneered cellular communication...
DMP names Roberto Corona as regional sales manager, Southern California and Hawaii
December 15, 2025SSN Staff
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has announced the appointment of Roberto Corona as the regional sales manager for Southern California and Hawaii. He will provide ongoing service and support to DMP dealers throughout those areas.
“I’m thrilled to bring my extensive experience in sales, business development and enterprise connectivity solutions to DMP,” said Corona. “I was impressed by the company’s unmatched reputation for innovation, integrity...
NAPCO introduces StarLink Black Max2 intrusion alarm communicator
April 14, 2025SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y.—NAPCO Security Technologies has announced the availability of the new StarLink Black Max2 SLE-MAX-2L intrusion cellular communicator, now available at security distributors nationwide at a very low price and monthly plan.
Designed to deliver unmatched flexibility and value, the Black Max2 is the latest evolution of NAPCO’s leading StarLink family, offering professional security dealers powerful 5G communications across three major cellular networks:...
Shanghai'd, data breaches and insecurity
August 3, 2022Ken Showers
In early July of this year, one of the largest known data breaches to date occurred that stripped files from a Shanghai police database.
The hacker responsible claimed to have stolen terabytes of data relating to as many as one billion Chinese citizens. Known as ChinaDan, the hacker asked for a ransom in digital currency roughly equivalent to $200,000. While it isn’t clear how he got access to the data, it seems likely it could be related to the same method used to gather most of it: social...
Dedrone expands executive leadership team
May 24, 2022SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—Dedrone, a market leader in smart airspace security, today announced the appointment of Balaji Tamirisa as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Daniel Anixt as General Counsel.
In his new role, Tamirisa will oversee the continued expansion of Dedrone’s suite of technologies, working to ensure Dedrone remains the No. 1 solution for airspace security in the world. The company is leveraging its recent funding round to expand Tamirisa’s team, hiring several key positions...
Apollo Funds to acquire Verizon Media for $5B
May 10, 2021SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Verizon and Apollo Global Management, Inc. announced last week that Apollo Funds has entered into an agreement to acquire Verizon Media for $5 billion. Verizon will retain a 10 percent stake in the company, which will be known as Yahoo at the close of the transaction and continue to be led by CEO Guru Gowrappan.
“We are excited to be joining forces with Apollo,” said Gowrappan in the announcement. “The past two quarters of double-digit growth have demonstrated...