Posts by SDM
President’s Message – July 2026
As we settle into the summer months, many Californians are planning vacations, spending more time with family, and enjoying everything our state has to offer. While homeowners are traveling, one thing remains constant—the importance of the electronic security industry and the professionals who work every day to protect lives and property. Alarm companies provide a…
Read MoreCalifornia Alarm Association Announces Esther Aviles as Executive Director
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — July 2, 2026 — The California Alarm Association (CAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Esther Aviles as its new Executive Director. Esther will lead the Association’s day-to-day operations while working closely with the Board of Directors to continue advancing the mission of supporting California’s electronic security and life safety industry.…
Read MoreNAPCO Security Technologies and BuildingReports® Introduce Integration with StarLink Fire® Max2 Commercial Fire Communicators at NFPA Expo
Expanding Compliance, Reporting, and Connectivity for Fire Alarm Professionals Amityville, NY & Atlanta, GA — NAPCO Security Technologies and BuildingReports® today announced an enhanced integration between NAPCO’s StarLink Fire® Max2 Cellular Commercial Fire Alarm Communicators and the BuildingReports inspection reporting platform. This collaboration expands compliance documentation, reporting accuracy, and system visibility for fire alarm dealers,…
Read MoreNAPCO Expands MVP Access Ecosystem with New BadgePass Integration
Amityville, NY & Ridgeland, MS – NAPCO Security Technologies today announced a new integration between its MVP-EZ and MVP Access cloud-based access control platform and BadgeHub, the credential management and badging platform from BadgePass. The integration enables organizations to seamlessly synchronize cardholder information between BadgeHub and NAPCO’s MVP® platform, simplifying credential issuance, reducing duplicate data…
Read MorePresident’s Message – June 2026
Dear CAA Members, As we move into summer, I want to take a moment to reflect on what a fantastic time we had together at the recent California Alarm Association Spring Convention in Palm Springs this past May. The energy, participation, and enthusiasm from our members, sponsors, and attendees made this one of our best…
Read MoreSalto Americas launches the DBolt Touch Interconnected Outdoor
New interconnected smart deadbolt provides multifamily and residential properties with more options for secure, weather-resistant exterior door access ATLANTA, May 13, 2026 – Salto Americas has released the DBolt Touch Interconnected (IC) Outdoor, a ruggedized smart electronic deadbolt designed to withstand the elements while meeting the safety requirements of modern residential environments. This new model…
Read MorePresident’s Message – May 2026
Dear CAA Members, As we head into May, I couldn’t be more excited to welcome everyone to Palm Springs for the 2026 CAA Spring Convention. This is always one of the highlights of our year, and I’m truly looking forward to spending time with all of you. Our convention is a great opportunity to reconnect…
Read MorePresident’s Message – April 2026
Dear CAA Members, As we move into April, it’s hard to believe how quickly 2026 is already progressing. One of the highlights of the year so far was the incredible ISC West show we just wrapped up. It was truly a fantastic event—filled with valuable insights, meaningful conversations, and outstanding networking opportunities with professionals from…
Read MorePresident’s Message – March 2026
As we move into March, it’s hard to believe how quickly 2026 is already progressing. The first quarter is flying by, and with it comes tremendous opportunity for our industry to engage, grow, and give back. The California Alarm Association continues to focus on advocacy, education, and strengthening the connections that make our industry so…
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