CCTV Systems

Do subscribers have a right to know how their alarm systems are monitored? Of course they do! The policies and procedures according to which a central station monitors a household burglar alarm system need to be disclosed to the subscriber by the alarm contractor. Related: SSI Industry Hall of Fame 2024: Jeffrey Zwirn, President, IDS Research and Development By way of example, think about a central station-monitored burglar alarm system that is activated in a home. The subscriber eventually wakes up and turns off her alarm system, believing it must be a false alarm. The UL-1981-listed central station automation software at the central station receives a burglar alarm signal from the sliding glass doors in the basement of the protected premises. A Cancel/Abort signal follows this. Thereafter, based upon the way in which the account is set up as standard at the central station, this alarm is never directed to a central station operator because the Cancel/Abort signal override...

NEW YORK – Cobalt Service Partners, a platform focused on buying and operating commercial access solutions businesses and backed by Alpine Investors, recently announced that it has acquired four more businesses since its December 2023 launch. Related: Cobalt Service Partners Launches, Acquires Piedmont Door Solutions Joining Cobalt are Automated Door Ways, Toepfer Security, Industrial Door Company and Homeland Safety Systems. With these four acquisitions, Cobalt “has expanded its geographical footprint to include the West Coast and Midwest, and its core capabilities to include access control, video surveillance, and overhead doors, among other commercial access and security service offerings,” the announcement says. Here’s more from Cobalt about the company’s recent acquisitions: ADW was founded in 2005 by Ed Gaffney, who has run the business since its inception. Based in Columbus, Georgia, ADW installs and supports automatic and manual doors for customers across the So...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., and CHARLOTTE — The editors of SSI sister publications Commercial Integrator  and  CE Pro  conducted an exclusive Q&A Rob Aarnes, President of ADI  and  John Heyman, CEO of Snap One about last week’s announcement that Resideo is acquiring Snap One for $1.4 billion. Here’s a look at the highlights of the interview: Commercial Integrator/CE Pro : How long had Resideo been vetting this transaction? Why did Snap One make the most sense for this deal?  Why was now the right time to move forward with this deal? Rob Aarnes, President, ADI:  A key component of our growth strategy is pursuing acquisitions to expand our reach and accelerate growth. As you can guess, we’ve been exploring the opportunity for some time. Related: Snap One Stores to Host “Fiesta de Mayo” Event on May 2 As the demand for connected technology and smart living products for residential and commercial markets continues to grow, we’re confident now is t...

CHELMSFORD, Mass.— Axis Communications, a global manufacturer of network video surveillance, recently introduced Axis Cloud Connect at ISC West 2024. The company states that its new platform is an open cloud-based platform designed to provide customers with more secure, flexible and scalable security solutions. Axis Cloud Connect was created to work together with Axis devices to enable a range of managed services that support system and device management, video and data delivery, while meeting the high demands for cybersecurity. “Axis Cloud Connect is a continuation of our commitment to deliver secure-by-design solutions that meet changing customer needs,” says Johan Paulsson, CTO, Axis Communications . “This offering combines the benefits of cloud technology and hybrid architectures with our deep knowledge of analytics, image usability, cybersecurity and long-term experience with cloud-based solutions—all managed by our team of experts to reduce friction for our customers.”   ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Rapid Response Monitoring has announced Brian Sheehan as project management office manager. Photo courtesy of Rapid Response Monitoring In this role, Sheehan “will oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle and play a pivotal role in leading the dedicated project managers and PMO to success,” according to the company announcement. Sheehan has more than 15 years of professional experience in operations, analytics, and management. “It all starts by identifying pain points so that systems can be rebuilt to create more efficient workflows,” he says in the company announcement. Rapid Response’s New Project Management Office Manager As PMO manager, Sheehan “will focus on the evolution of Rapid Response’s proprietary monitoring platform, Triangulum AI, and spearhead the integration of relationships with vendors and dealers,” the company announcement says. “We are confident that Brian’s experience in end-to-end project management will strengthen the development of...

HOUSTON – Murietta Valley Unified School District in Riverside County, Calif., has undertaken a project to modernize its first-generation surveillance system to new high-resolution i-PRO network cameras and the i-PRO Video Insight video management system. The Murietta Valley district serves 23,000 students and has nearly 4,000 employees. It comprises 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, two alternative high schools, one virtual, independent and homeschool academy and one adult transition school. Following the establishment of a stakeholder team and development of a Prime Directive identifying the needs and expectations for a surveillance camera system, district officials conducted extensive research and chose to standardize its security cameras system on i-PRO high-resolution network cameras and Video Insight VMS. Why Murietta Valley Chose i-PRO The Murietta Valley video security system is centralized, with a network operations center (NO...

MILWAUKEE, Wisc.— Johnson Controls , a global developer of smart, healthy and sustainable building technologies, recently showcased its latest security products for small to mid-sized commercial facilities at the ISC West 2024. ISC West 2024 place this past April 10-12 at the Venetian in Las Vegas, and during the show Johnson Controls displayed the latest solutions for scalable, user-friendly access control and video surveillance for small to mid-size commercial facilities like schools, churches and retail stores. “At the heart of the Johnson Controls strategy is our dedication to deliver straightforward, scalable security solutions,” says Faisal Pandit, vice president and general manager of Global Security Products at Johnson Controls . “For example, this year’s ISC West attendees can see how we’re transforming the security industry with integrated, hassle-free software licensing and secure camera deployment solutions crafted to expedite and simplify the installation process, makin...