Security

How Electronic Environments Operates $10M Custom Business in NYC with No Vehicles

Manhattan-based custom installation firm Electronic Environments works with top brands that have NYC showrooms, uses remote diagnostics, and owns zero company trucks, vans or sedans.

Mar 02, 2016

Honeywell Bitter Over Failed Merger Talks with UTX; Acquires RSI/Videofied

Honeywell won't merge with United Technologies (Interlogix, Carrier, Kidde) after all, but Honeywell moves forward, acquiring Videofied for $123 million.

Mar 02, 2016

Alarm.com Shares Surge on Strong Q4 Performance in Security, Home Automation

Shares of Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM) have been up more than 24% today on strong Q4 revenues for the company's SHaaS (smart home as a service) platform.

Feb 26, 2016

United Technologies, Honeywell, Other M&A News in Security and Home Automation

Honeywell talks merger with United Technologies, then reportedly shops its Building Solutions unit. Tyco, Nortek and ADT, all giants in security and home automation, have also been active in M&A discussions and deals.

Feb 26, 2016

New Washington, D.C. Program Offers Rebates for Installing Surveillance Cameras

In exchange for a rebate, Washington, D.C. police officers will be able to request video footage from cameras located within the vicinity of a crime.

Feb 26, 2016

California City Asks Homeowners to Register Outdoor Surveillance Cameras

City of Manhattan Beach wants any homeowner with a residential surveillance camera to register it with the police department so law enforcement can make requests for footage if nearby crimes should occur.

Feb 24, 2016