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Brinks Home launches Account Value Calculator

Brinks Home, one of North America's home security and alarm monitoring companies, recently launched its new Account Value Calculator (AVC). This innovative AI-powered tool provides home security business owners with a transparent and confidential method to value their alarm account portfolios in just days, facilitating both small and large transactions while enabling rapid access to liquidity.  Account Value Calculator (AVC) AVC also offers support for divesting additional assets with the purchase of alarm accounts, such as inventory and vehicles, ensuring a seamless onboarding process for customers transitioning to Brinks Home. The AVC marks the inaugural offering of the new Brinks Home B2B hub, Brinks Home Exchange (BHX), set to launch fully next year. Streamlining operations  “The Account Value Calculator is just the beginning of an exciting journey for us and our current and future partners,” said William Niles, CEO of Brinks Home. “This tool provides immediate value by enabling partners to easily assess their portfolios and access liquidity. However, it’s also a foundational element of our long-term strategy to create a robust platform that will streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and open new growth opportunities.” AI-generated pricing The tool accelerates the traditional offer process from the industry standard of 15 days  Featuring competitive, AI-generated pricing, the AVC simplifies the valuation process, reduces costs, and minimises manual touchpoints. The tool accelerates the traditional offer process from the industry standard of 15 days to as quickly as two business days.  Brinks Home's expertise spans various transactions, including purchasing individual accounts, large bulk acquisitions, and business acquisitions, with customisable deal structures to meet diverse partner needs.  Customised purchase structures Upon the seller receiving their valuation and choosing to proceed, Brinks Home will facilitate the process to acquire the seller's customer accounts. In addition to facilitating transactions for individual accounts, Brinks Home is positioned to purchase entire books of business for companies looking to liquidate their enterprise. The dedicated Brinks Home team will collaborate closely with partners to develop customised purchase structures that align with both parties’ strategic goals. BHX platform launch “As we prepare for the full BHX platform launch in 2025, we are committed to developing a cutting-edge online platform that addresses the complexities of selling alarm accounts,” said Mike Hackett, senior vice president of enterprise business development at Brinks Home. “The AVC tool alleviates the stress associated with valuation and transaction processes, making it easier for our partners to achieve their goals.” 

ASAP protocol enhances Orange County Emergency Services

The Orange County Emergency Services, Public Safety Communications Division became the 146th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and the 14th ECC in the State of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Implementation of ASAP "The ASAP program provides our ECC with most accurate and timely alarm notifications possible while reducing the workload of our Public Safety Telecommunicators. The implementation of ASAP provides significant benefits to our Department, our partner public safety agencies, and the community we serve," stated Christopher H. Ward, Division Chief – Public Safety Communications for Orange County Emergency Services. Orange County went live on July 22, 2024 with the following companies: Rapid Response Monitoring, Vector Security, Alert360, Securitas, Holmes Security, Brinks Home Security, Dynamark Monitoring, United Central Control, Protection One, Guardian Protection, National Monitoring Center, Johnson Controls (Tyco), Vivint, CPI Security, Wegmans Security, Affiliated Monitoring, ADT and Security Central with Alert360 being brought online soon.

TMA and MCP sign agreement to expand ASAP service

The Buncombe County Public Safety Communications Centre (BCPSC) became the 145th Emergency Communications Centre (ECC) in the United States and the 13th ECC in the state of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).  Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centres to Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs).   Agreement with MCP TMA signed a multi-year managed services agreement with MCP in June Buncombe County went live on June 21st and 22nd with the following alarm companies: Rapid Response Monitoring; Vector Security; Alert360; Securitas; Quick Response; Brinks Home Security; Dynamark Monitoring; ADT; Protection One; Guardian Protection; National Monitoring Centre; Vivint; Johnson Controls (Tyco); Security Central; United Central Control; CPI Security; and Affiliated Monitoring. TMA signed a multi-year managed services agreement with Mission Critical Partners (MCP) in June to power the growth of its ASAP Service. The goal of the new partnership with MCP is to expedite the expansion of the ASAP Service and drive the development of a cloud-based solution. The next-generation solution will allow for the real-time sharing of rich data, including camera video streams, live location, health information, photos, and interior blueprints, dramatically improving situational awareness for emergency responders.

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