Alarm.com Acquires CHeKT, a Leader in Proactive Video Monitoring Solutions
Alarm.com (ALRM) has announced a majority-stake acquisition of CHeKT, a leading cloud platform for remote video monitoring (RVM) services. The acquisition strengthens Alarm.com's position in the emerging professional video monitoring space. CHeKT's platform provides subscription-based RVM services enabling central stations and service providers to deliver proactive, crime-stopping solutions to commercial and residential subscribers.
CHeKT's control room operator interface facilitates proactive video verification and response capabilities, with compatibility across various video camera brands and security products. CHeKT will maintain independent operations, while Alarm.com's video solution and OpenEye enterprise video solution will be fully integrated into CHeKT's control room software. The acquisition enhances Alarm.com's ability to offer comprehensive RVM solutions for all property types through their service provider partners. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Alarm.com (ALRM) ha annunciato l'acquisizione di una partecipazione maggioritaria in CHeKT, una piattaforma cloud leader per i servizi di monitoraggio video remoto (RVM). Questa acquisizione rafforza la posizione di Alarm.com nel settore emergente del monitoraggio video professionale. La piattaforma di CHeKT offre servizi RVM basati su abbonamento che consentono a stazioni centrali e fornitori di servizi di fornire soluzioni proattive e anti-crimine a sottoscrittori commerciali e residenziali.
L'interfaccia per gli operatori della sala di controllo di CHeKT facilita le capacità di verifica e risposta video proattive, con compatibilità tra vari marchi di videocamere e prodotti di sicurezza. CHeKT manterrà operazioni indipendenti, mentre la soluzione video di Alarm.com e quella enterprise di OpenEye saranno completamente integrate nel software della sala di controllo di CHeKT. L'acquisizione migliora la capacità di Alarm.com di offrire soluzioni RVM complete per tutti i tipi di proprietà attraverso i partner fornitori di servizi. I termini finanziari dell'acquisizione non sono stati divulgati.
Alarm.com (ALRM) ha anunciado la adquisición de una participación mayoritaria en CHeKT, una plataforma en la nube líder en servicios de monitoreo de video remoto (RVM). La adquisición fortalece la posición de Alarm.com en el nuevo espacio de monitoreo de video profesional. La plataforma de CHeKT ofrece servicios de RVM basados en suscripción que permiten a las estaciones centrales y a los proveedores de servicios ofrecer soluciones proactivas para detener el crimen a suscriptores comerciales y residenciales.
La interfaz del operador de sala de control de CHeKT facilita las capacidades de verificación y respuesta de video proactivas, siendo compatible con varias marcas de cámaras de video y productos de seguridad. CHeKT mantendrá operaciones independientes, mientras que la solución de video de Alarm.com y la solución de video empresarial de OpenEye estarán completamente integradas en el software de sala de control de CHeKT. La adquisición mejora la capacidad de Alarm.com para ofrecer soluciones de RVM integrales para todo tipo de propiedades a través de sus socios proveedores de servicios. Los términos financieros de la adquisición no fueron revelados.
Alarm.com (ALRM)은 원격 비디오 모니터링(RVM) 서비스의 선도적인 클라우드 플랫폼인 CHeKT의 대다수 지분 인수를 발표했다. 이번 인수는 Alarm.com이 새롭게 부상하는 전문 비디오 모니터링 분야에서의 입지를 강화시키는 것이다. CHeKT의 플랫폼은 중앙 관제소와 서비스 제공업체가 상업 및 주거 구독자에게 범죄 방지 솔루션을 제공할 수 있도록 하는 구독 기반 RVM 서비스를 제공한다.
CHeKT의 제어실 운영자 인터페이스는 다양한 비디오 카메라 브랜드 및 보안 제품과의 호환성을 가지고 있으며, 능동적인 비디오 검증 및 대응 기능을 지원한다. CHeKT는 독립적인 운영을 유지할 것이며, Alarm.com의 비디오 솔루션과 OpenEye의 기업 비디오 솔루션은 CHeKT의 제어실 소프트웨어에 완전히 통합될 것이다. 이번 인수는 Alarm.com이 서비스 제공업체 파트너를 통해 모든 유형의 자산에 대한 포괄적인 RVM 솔루션을 제공할 수 있는 능력을 강화한다. 인수의 재정적 조건은 공개되지 않았다.
Alarm.com (ALRM) a annoncé l'acquisition d'une participation majoritaire dans CHeKT, une plateforme cloud de premier plan pour les services de surveillance vidéo à distance (RVM). Cette acquisition renforce la position d'Alarm.com dans le secteur émergent de la surveillance vidéo professionnelle. La plateforme de CHeKT propose des services RVM à abonnement permettant aux stations centrales et aux fournisseurs de services d'offrir des solutions proactives et anti-crime aux abonnés commerciaux et résidentiels.
L'interface de l'opérateur de la salle de contrôle de CHeKT facilite les capacités de vérification et de réponse vidéo proactives, avec une compatibilité entre diverses marques de caméras vidéo et de produits de sécurité. CHeKT maintiendra des opérations indépendantes, tandis que la solution vidéo d'Alarm.com et la solution vidéo d'entreprise d'OpenEye seront entièrement intégrées dans le logiciel de la salle de contrôle de CHeKT. Cette acquisition améliore la capacité d'Alarm.com à offrir des solutions RVM complètes pour tous les types de propriétés à travers leurs partenaires fournisseurs de services. Les conditions financières de l'acquisition n'ont pas été divulguées.
Alarm.com (ALRM) hat die Übernahme einer Mehrheitsbeteiligung an CHeKT angekündigt, einer führenden Cloud-Plattform für Remote Video Monitoring (RVM) Dienste. Die Übernahme stärkt die Position von Alarm.com im aufkommenden Bereich professioneller Videoüberwachung. Die Plattform von CHeKT bietet abonnementsbasierte RVM-Dienste, die es zentralen Stationen und Dienstleistern ermöglichen, proaktive, kriminalitätsverhindernde Lösungen für gewerbliche und private Abonnenten anzubieten.
Die Benutzeroberfläche des Kontrollraums von CHeKT erleichtert proaktive Videoverifikations- und Reaktionsfähigkeiten, mit Kompatibilität zu verschiedenen Videokameramarken und Sicherheitsprodukten. CHeKT wird unabhängige Operationen beibehalten, während die Video-Lösung von Alarm.com und die Unternehmensvideo-Lösung von OpenEye vollständig in die Software des Kontrollraums von CHeKT integriert werden. Die Übernahme verstärkt die Fähigkeit von Alarm.com, umfassende RVM-Lösungen für alle Immobilientypen über ihre Partner im Dienstleistungsbereich anzubieten. Die finanziellen Einzelheiten der Übernahme wurden nicht offengelegt.
- Strategic acquisition strengthens market position in professional video monitoring
- Expands service offering with subscription-based RVM services
- Integration with existing video solutions enhances product portfolio
- Adds established partner base in the RVM space
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The strategic acquisition of CHeKT positions Alarm.com at the forefront of the rapidly evolving remote video monitoring industry, marking a significant expansion of their technological capabilities and market reach. The deal's importance lies in three key aspects:
First, CHeKT's enterprise-ready platform and established partnerships with central stations provide Alarm.com immediate access to a mature RVM infrastructure, eliminating years of development time and market penetration efforts. The integration of CHeKT's technology with Alarm.com's video solution and OpenEye enterprise platform creates a comprehensive security ecosystem that can serve any property type.
Second, the timing is particularly strategic as the security industry increasingly shifts toward proactive, video-verified monitoring solutions. This transition is driven by rising insurance requirements, law enforcement response protocols and the growing demand for more effective crime prevention. The acquisition positions Alarm.com to capitalize on this industry transformation.
Third, while financial terms weren't disclosed, the majority-stake structure allows CHeKT to maintain operational independence while benefiting from Alarm.com's resources and distribution network. This approach typically accelerates growth while minimizing integration risks. The deal structure suggests a focus on preserving CHeKT's innovative culture while leveraging Alarm.com's scale and market presence.
The acquisition strengthens Alarm.com's competitive moat by adding proprietary video verification technology and expanding their recurring revenue streams through subscription-based RVM services. This move could accelerate the company's growth in the commercial security segment, where video verification is increasingly becoming a standard requirement.
Acquisition Strengthens Alarm.com’s Remote Video Monitoring Offering
TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM), the leading platform for the intelligently connected property, today announced a majority-stake acquisition of CHeKT, a leading cloud platform for remote video monitoring (RVM) services. CHeKT’s enterprise-ready platform includes subscription-based RVM services that enable central stations and service providers to deliver high-value, proactive, crime-stopping solutions to commercial and residential subscribers.
CHeKT has cultivated a robust partner base, and the acquisition strengthens Alarm.com’s market opportunity in the emerging professional video monitoring space. CHeKT’s intuitive control room operator interface enables proactive video verification and response capabilities, allowing central station operators to evaluate video alarm events quickly and accurately.
CHeKT’s RVM solution is already embedded into many central stations and offers compatibility with many different video camera brands and other security products. CHeKT will continue to operate independently, and the Alarm.com video solution and the OpenEye enterprise video solution will be fully integrated into CHeKT’s control room software. With the addition of CHeKT, Alarm.com’s service provider partners can deliver an RVM solution to protect any property type.
“CHeKT is a pioneer and a leader in the RVM space,” said Jeff Bedell, Alarm.com’s President of Ventures Business and Corporate Strategy. “CHeKT’s deep industry experience has allowed them to design a comprehensive product that fits in seamlessly with monitoring station workflows. Their technology has attracted an impressive roster of partners, and we look forward to building on that momentum with the CHeKT team.”
“We’re excited to take CHeKT to the next level with Alarm.com,” said Wes Usie, President and Founder of CHeKT. “We built the CHeKT platform to help professional security providers deliver a unique and crucial video security solution to their customers. No company delivers on that vision as comprehensively as Alarm.com, making it an ideal outcome for CHeKT to continue to evolve and expand our solutions with them.”
Financial terms were not disclosed.
About Alarm.com
Alarm.com is the leading platform for the intelligently connected property. Millions of consumers and businesses depend on Alarm.com's technology to manage and control their property from anywhere. Our platform integrates with a growing variety of Internet of Things (IoT) devices through our apps and interfaces. Our security, video, access control, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness solutions are available through our network of thousands of professional service providers in
About CHeKT
CHeKT products and solutions enable alarm and security companies to provide real-time video to monitoring centers, giving dispatch agents immediate access to video evidence of what triggered the alarm.
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