McLEAN, Va. – The application period for the 2024-25 Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communications Scholarship is now open, according to an announcement from The Monitoring Association. The Fiore scholarship is open to any student studying an electronics curriculum, specifically electronic communications, or software development related to electronic communications, regardless of financial need. Students seeking such a degree in electrical engineering or an associate degree in electronics at any nationally accredited educational institution may apply. More About the Louis T. Fiore Scholarship Estab ..read more

The proliferation of Ring security cameras — and the spike in people spending every moment when they’re away from their homes monitoring every movement that goes on within a 10-mile radius — shows that interest in intrusion detection is exploding by the day. We’ve rounded up all the critical resources to help security system integrators excel in this growing segment of the industry. We know you’ll find something useful here, and we hope you’ll come back often to see what we’ve added since your last visit. This guide will cover the following topics: Intrusion Detection: What Is It? Growth of t ..read more

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Home and building management solutions provider Nice recently announced the appointment of Wesley Muddle as the chief financial officer for North America. Muddle is “a seasoned finance professional who has spent more than four decades in corporate management and public accounting,” according to the company announcement. He “brings a wealth of experience across several industries including manufacturing, marketing, media, electronics and retail, working for esteemed companies like PwC, Nielsen Entertainment, Guitar Center and more,” the announcement says.   Why Nice ..read more

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Axis Communications today celebrates the grand reopening of its Axis Experience Center (AEC) at its headquarters location. Related: Axis Communications Dallas Experience Center Enhances Presence in Texas The upgraded Boston-area AEC has been renovated to include additional meeting spaces, an expanded lab, a demo room, and design studio, allowing Axis “to better support customers and partners throughout Northern New England,” according to the company announcement. Home to Axis’ Americas headquarters, the Chelmsford AEC serves a variety of local industries including retail ..read more

Kyle Robbins, 39, hasn’t always been in the security industry but that line of work has brought him the most satisfaction in his career, for a variety of reasons. Not only does Robbins, a lead technician at Eastern Security Services take pride in doing his job well as a representative of the logo on his shirt, but the security technician with a decade’s worth of experience in the industry also loves showing off the projects he’s completed to his children as a way of both trying to impress and inspire them. What’s one installation that’s been particularly memorable or made you proud? One of my ..read more

We announced the Most Valuable Product (MVP) award winners in April, celebrating products across the physical security landscape that make a substantial impact on integrators and the projects they execute. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the winning products and hearing from the companies who won this year’s MVPs about what the accolade means to them and why the product is held in such high regard across the security industry. What Bosch Says About Winning a 2024 MVP Award Here’s what Jim Kasperek, regional marketing manager for fixed cameras for Bosch Security and Safet ..read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The new owner of a $10 million spec home on a two-acre property in Florida was eager for a simple way to monitor and manage his 15,000-square-foot residence, 2,800-square-foot clubhouse and expansive outdoor areas. Having worked with Stephen Muenstermann and the rest of the systems integration team at Cloudbusters, Inc. on a tech integration project at their previous home in the Midwest, they called on them once again to integrate a complete package of custom technology in their newly purchased abode. The scope of the project was much larger, yet Cloudbusters was confident th ..read more

LYNN, Mass. — Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family-owned and operated provider of life safety and security solutions, announced today the acquisition of SAS Security Systems, Inc. of Watertown, Mass. This deal “expands Wayne Alarm’s footprint in the greater Boston area, allowing them to deliver their premier security services to a wider range of customers,” according to the joint announcement. The SAS addition marks the company’s third Boston area acquisition since March 2023. Wayne Alarm, founded by Ralph Wayne Sevinor, has “a long-standing reputation for exceptional customer care and unwaveri ..read more

FRISCO, Texas – Bates Security has earned 2024 Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) award, which honors a security firm that “best demonstrates a proactive, cooperative and successful effort in alarm dispatch reduction strategies,” according to the announcement from the Security Industry Alarm Coalition. Based in Lexington, Ky., the company provides security systems, 24/7 monitoring and fire safety inspections for homes and businesses. “We truly value our relationship with local police departments, which is why we’ve taken such pride in our efforts to alleviate false dispatches over the years,” says ..read more

Recurring revenue has become an increasingly important part of every security system integrator’s business, with those ongoing streams of cash helping installers bridge the financial gap between projects and helping them stay in close contact with their customers even when no new gear is needed. That’s why we launched the 2024 SSI Recurring Revenue Deep Dive survey and plan to analyze the results of your responses in the August issue of Commercial Integrator + Security Sales & Integration. Recurring Revenue Survey Focus The 2024 SSI Recurring Revenue Deep Dive survey covers a range of impo ..read more