Monitoring
The New DICE unveils Matrix Integrator to empower integrators
February 19, 2021SSN Staff
BAY CITY, Mich.—The New DICE Corporation is empowering security integration companies with Matrix Integrator, a cloud-based video event monitoring, surveillance and alarm notification suite for any video system, anywhere, and at any time.
For the first time, DICE said integrators can directly provide end users with automatic and managed interactive video monitoring services while controlling their business operations at the same time.
“In the past, DICE has been perceived solely...
Rave Mobile Safety sees double-digit growth rate continue
February 17, 2021Cory Harris, Managing Editor
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.—The year 2020 saw the issues of health and public safety thrust into the American spotlight. From the COVID-19 pandemic that still engulfs us in 2021, to the civil unrest around the country that brought the issues of racial injustice and police reform to the forefront, the response needed to address these and other critical public safety events was absolutely essential to mitigate these incidents.
Enter Rave Mobile Safety, a Framingham, Mass.-based provider of critical...
Netwatch Group announces two executive appointments
February 4, 2021SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Netwatch Group, a security leader comprised of NMC, CalAtlantic and Netwatch, has announced the appointment of Justin Wilmas, president, Netwatch North America and the appointment of Rochelle Thompson as chief marketing officer, Netwatch.
In this role, Wilmas will be responsible for all video monitoring business from CalAtlantic and Netwatch in North America, as well as video monitoring from the NMC dealer channel. In this role, Rochelle will be responsible for overseeing...
TMA’s ASAP-to-PSAP Program Marks its 79th and 80th ECCs
February 1, 2021SSN Staff
McLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced the addition of its 79th and 80th municipalities to go live with its expanding ASAP-to-PSAP program, welcoming the Cayuga County NY 9-1-1 Center and Paradise Valley AZ Police Communications Center.
Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP-to-PSAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm companies to PSAPs.
“TMA’s ASAP-to-PSAP program experienced...
Medical Guardian receives $100M growth investment from Water Street Healthcare Partners
January 28, 2021SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA—Medical Guardian announced recently that it has received a $100 million growth investment from Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic investor focused exclusively on health care.
The company will leverage Water Street's deep expertise in health care and significant capital commitment to pursue acquisitions and organic initiatives that will further its expansion and aggressively grow its leadership position in the personal emergency response service (PERS) industry.
Medical...
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ESA becomes sole owner of ESX
January 20, 2021SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced it is now the sole owner of the Electronic Security Expo (ESX), an annual national convention and exhibition for the electronic security and life safety industry that had been co-owned by The Monitoring Association (TMA) since the show’s beginnings in 2008.
“While it has certainly been a tough year for in-person events, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) sees the value that the Electronic Security Expo (ESX)...
NMC unveils new website designed to amplify user experience
January 15, 2021SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center (NMC) recently unveiled its new website, designed to support its strategic goal to provide an exceptional experience to dealers and integrators through an intensive focus on quality, simplicity and consistency.
“The primary goal was to enhance value by creating a unified platform that improved visibility, functionality, and ease of access to information,” NMC President, Woodie Andrawos, said in the announcement. “This website...
Netwatch Group appoints Kurt Takahashi as CEO
January 15, 2021SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Netwatch Group’s Board has appointed Kurt Takahashi as CEO, effective Jan. 4, 2021. Wendy Hamilton, who has led the group from Ireland through the covid-19 disruption, is working with Takahashi to take over the reins of all business-related functions, including developing and executing strategy to grow Netwatch’s Proactive Video Monitoring and Contract Monitoring Services, while providing Exceptional Customer Service to our dealer channel as well as our end-user...
COPS Monitoring achieves HIPAA compliance with compliancy group
January 12, 2021SSN Staff
WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J.—COPS Monitoring, the largest provider of wholesale professional alarm monitoring services in North America, announced that it has taken all necessary steps to prove its good faith effort to achieve compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). By doing so, COPS has earned Seal of Compliance, a distinction issued only to organizations that have implemented an effective HIPAA compliance program through the use of Compliancy Group's...
Digital Guard Force announces partnership with Reliance Security
January 11, 2021SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS—Digital Guard Force (DGF), a remote guarding solutions provider, announced its new partnership with Reliance Security, a veteran-founded security leader, for the Las Vegas market.
The partnership will enable real estate owners, business operators, and property managers in the Las Vegas area to augment their security eco-system and save on operating expenses.
DGF’s remote guarding system combines high-tech security hardware, computer vision (AI) software, and remote guards...