State Systems adds sprinkler division
Company says sprinkler services answer customers’ demand for ‘one-stop shopping’05/05/2011Tess NacelewiczMEMPHIS, Tenn.—State Systems, a provider of life safety and security systems based here, has...
View ArticleStaving turnover with HRGroup
Safeguard Security says 'it took the guesswork out of hiring.'11/10/2011Martha EntwistleSCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Several years ago Safeguard Security—a super-regional based here, was experiencing very high...
View ArticleLessons from the recession
Safeguard Security’s John Jennings says even bad economic times can help prepare companies for growth11/29/2011Tess NacelewiczSCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—The economic recession took a toll on Safeguard...
View ArticleSafeguard makes acquisition
Super-regional completes tuck-in in Santa Fe04/18/2012Martha EntwistleSCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Super-regional Safeguard Security has acquired New Mexico Security Services, headquartered in Santa Fe, N.M.,...
View ArticleASAP getting closer to reaching ‘critical mass’
Central stations stepping up to speed alarm notifications to PSAPs02/01/2013Rich MillerYARMOUTH, Maine—After big strides in 2012 that put an array of technical and logistical challenges behind it, the...
View ArticleAcquiring thy neighbor?
Best practices according to Jennings, Egan, Loud, Goldstein and Cerasuolo07/17/2013Martha EntwistleYARMOUTH, Maine—One of the best ways for security companies to build density is to acquire a local...
View ArticlePSA-TEC State of the Industry: The ‘brave and bold’ who invest in IT will thrive
Bradley, Boethel, Simopoulos share details of their IT investment strategies05/07/2014Martha EntwistleWESTMINSTER, Colo.—Invest big in IT smarts and do it now. That is what executives from some...
View ArticleSAFE Security acquires Safeguard Security
08/20/2014Martha EntwistleSAN RAMON, Calif.—In a deal that brings it 300 employees, $1.5 million in RMR, 25,000 customers, a guard business and a central station, SAFE Security, based here, has...
View ArticlePromotions at SAFE Security
10/08/2014SAN RAMON, Calif.—Randy Perkins has been named EVP and COO at SAFE Security. Also, Jess Alvarado has been appointed CFO for the company, which acquires and provides customer account...
View ArticleSAFE Security promotes Gary Franklyn to SVP, dealer sales
Franklyn: ‘We can grow the business significantly in the coming years’06/29/2016Paul RagusaSAN RAMON, Calif.—SAFE Security, a national security company based here, recently promoted Gary Franklyn to...
View Article