Posts by SDM
President’s Message – January 2026
By Matt Hoffman, President, California Alarm Association Happy New Year to all our members, partners, and friends of the California Alarm Association. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are entering 2026 energized and ready for another great year in our industry. We closed out 2025 in outstanding fashion at the CAA Winter…
Read MorePresident’s Message – December 2025
By Matt Hoffman, President, California Alarm Association As we gather for the California Alarm Association Winter Convention, I’m filled with excitement and gratitude. This event is always a highlight of the year — a true celebration of our incredible industry and the people who make it thrive. Seeing the collection of alarm dealers, associate members,…
Read MoreReconeyez Expands North American Market Presence with Strategic Representative Partnerships
Leading AI-Powered Outdoor Security Manufacturer Partners with Premier Rep Firms ASR Enterprises and F.M. Valenti to Accelerate Dealer Growth Across East Coast Markets AUSTIN, TX – November 12, 2025 – Reconeyez, a global leader in intelligent wireless outdoor security solutions, today announced strategic partnerships with two of the security industry’s most respected manufacturers’ representative firms:…
Read MorePresident’s Message – November 2025
By Matt Hoffman, President, California Alarm Association It’s hard to believe we’re only weeks away from the CAA Winter Convention, happening December 3rd–6th at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco! This is always one of the highlights of our year — a chance for industry leaders, dealers, manufacturers, and professionals from across California and beyond…
Read MoreAlarm Monitoring Services Demonstrates Uninterrupted Operation During September 2025 9-1-1 Outage Across the Gulf South
As millions across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama experienced widespread 9-1-1 service outages on September 25, 2025, Alarm Monitoring Services (AMS) maintained full operational integrity throughout the incident, dispatching alarms without interruption thanks to a robust redundancy and backup communication plan. According to an Associated Press report by Sophie Bates, the failure occurred around 2:00 p.m.…
Read MorePresident’s Message – October 2025
As we move into the fall season, we are now less than two months away from the highly anticipated CAA Winter Conference, taking place December 3rd – December 6th at the iconic Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. Registration is officially open at CAAonline.org, and I encourage you to secure your spot today. This year’s event…
Read MoreSecurity 101 Expands SiteGuard 101 with Becklar Remote Guarding Partnership
Leading National Integrator Enhances AI-Powered Remote Guarding Solutions Nationwide WEST PALM BEACH, FL, and OGDEN, UT – September 24, 2025 – Security 101, a national provider of integrated commercial security solutions with over 50 U.S. locations, today announced the expansion of its SiteGuard 101 platform with the addition of Becklar Remote Guarding, enhancing its portfolio…
Read MoreNAPCO Welcomes Richard Gibbey as National Accounts Sales Manager
Amityville, NY – NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC) is pleased to announce that Richard Gibbey has joined the company as National Accounts Sales Manager. In this role, Gibbey will be responsible for driving sales growth and developing strategic relationships with national accounts across NAPCO’s security product portfolio. He will report to Duane Warehime, Vice President of Sales,…
Read MoreMacGuard Security Advisors Guides Gallaher & Associates Through Transformative Zeus Fire and Security Partnership
Kirk MacDowell is pleased to announce his advisory role in the recently announced acquisition of Gallaher & Associates by Zeus Fire and Security. MacGuard’s specialized consulting expertise guided the Gallaher family and leadership team through the critical decision-making process, ensuring alignment between Zeus’s national platform and Gallaher’s deep-rooted Tennessee market presence. The transaction positions Gallaher…
Read MorePresident’s Message – September 2025
I am excited to welcome John Heath, Founder & CEO of Alpha Technologies & Alarm Systems, Inc., as our new Southern California Vice President! John is a seasoned leader in our industry, and I look forward to the fresh perspective and energy he will bring to the CAA Executive Board. I also want to extend…
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