Press Releases

NAPCO’s Dave Sheffey Retires After Thirty-One Years of Service
After 31+ years with Napco Security Technologies, as Western VP, and later, SRVP of Sales, for all the Napco RSMs across North America, Dave Sheffey will be retiring, having handed over the reigns and team to VP, Michael Venoit, earlier this year. Dave has long been a key part of Napco Security Sales Management, an accomplished leader, industry icon and driver of Napco security sales and distribution channels.
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Snap One’s Araknis Networks Upgrades High-Speed Networking from Curb to Customer with New OvrC-Enabled Multi-Gig Switches and VPN Routers
Snap One Partners can now tackle the most demanding networking jobs following the launch of several new series of high-powered, OvrC-compatible Araknis switches and routers.
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ADT Announces Sale of Commercial Business for $1.6 Billion
Entirety of net proceeds used for debt paydown, resulting in post-divestiture leverage multiples closer to ADT’s stated goal of sub-3.0x net debt / Adjusted EBITDA. ADT strengthens focus on innovation and growth in core residential, small business and multifamily consumer markets
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Becklar Recognized by Engage Top Workplaces as One of Top Workplaces to Work in US
Becklar and our subsidiaries, AvantGuard and Freeus, are thrilled to be recognized by Energage Top Workplaces as one of the 2023 top places to work in the USA. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces.
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Fourth Maryland ECC Goes Live with TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol
The Queen Anne’s County MD Emergency Services is the 131st Emergency Communications Center (ECCs) in the United States to implement The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
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TMA Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communication Scholarship Now Open for 2023-2024 Student Application
TMA Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communication Scholarship Now Open for 2023-2024 Student Application
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Nice Charts Course to Bolster Growth with Strategic Leadership Appointments and Evolution of Organizational Structure
Nice, a global leader in Home and Building Management solutions, today announced pivotal changes within its North American entity to further boost growth and innovation.
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The Electronic Security Association Announces Kevin Stone as the Chairman Elect for 2023-2024
The Electronic Security Association – ESA is pleased to announce Kevin Stone, COO and Executive Vice President of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, New York, as the Association’s Chairman Elect for 2023-2024. As the association’s current Chairman, John Loud, finishes his term. Kevin will serve as Chairman Elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
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Kirk MacDowell Honored with Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award
SIAC extends its congratulations to Kirk MacDowell for being honored with the prestigious Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award from the Electronic Security Association (ESA). As SIAC Chairman, his dedication exemplifies just one aspect of his many contributions to our industry.
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Nice Launches Innovative Line of Custom Smart Sun Shades
Nice, a global leader in Home and Building Management solutions, today announced the launch of Sun Shades by Nice, the company’s first-ever line of custom smart sun shades. The new product line offers a variety of roller shading solutions for the home technology professional, to further expand on the company’s portfolio of whole home automation solutions.
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Snap One Adds Digital Watchdog to Product Catalog to Elevate Security Options
Snap One today announced that U.S. Partners can now order Digital Watchdog surveillance products through its e-commerce portal, ensuring they have access to the equipment and solutions they need regardless of how they prefer to purchase.
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One-Year Anniversary of Stanley Security Acquisition Serves as Milestone for Securitas
Securitas Technology Corporation (formerly Securitas Electronic Security, Inc.) announced the one‐year anniversary of the STANLEY Security and STANLEY Healthcare acquisition.
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