Smarter video surveillance, neighborhood-oriented services, and machine learning are some of the alarm and home-automation trends to to expect at ISC West.

Napco Security Technologies reports record Q1 revenues of $21.2M, up 5% vs. 2016. Net income rose 57% year over year.

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Napco Security sees continuing strong demand for IoT/smart home products that earn RMR, helping to boost its Q3 revenue to $20.8 million.

As POTS lines disappear, security dealers are upgrading alarm panels with dual-path communicators that provide both IP (Wi-Fi or hardwired) and cellular connections to the central station.