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.

Napco reports recurring monthly revenue (RMR) grew 68 percent compared to the same quarter a year ago. During an earnings call this week, the company said RMR is approaching 10 percent of its total sales.

Increase in net income, recurring monthly revenue and lock product sales drive NAPCO's sixth consecutive quarter of record breaking revenue.

CEDIA 2016: StarLink Connect brings IP over Ethernet and Wi-Fi capability to dual reporting, IP reporting or even simply cellular reporting.

CE Pro founding editor Julie Jacobson highlights new products, trends and happenings at CEDIA 2016: home automation, 4K projectors, lighting controls, home networking, security, wireless audio, voice control and more.

If Icontrol is acquired by Comcast and Alarm.com, we'll see a gaping hole in SHaaS (smart home as a service) providers for integrated home automation and professionally monitored security. Here are some likely contenders as the 'next Icontrol'.