• ACRE acquired access control manufacturer RS2 Technologies

• ADT acquired TX-based Design Systems Group, AR-based Advanced Cabling Systems, CO-based Systems Group and MD-based Fusion Fire Protection, Critical Systems of Georgia, I-View Now, a provider of video alarm verification services, and LifeShield, a do-it-yourself (DIY) home security company

• Alarm.com acquired OpenEye, a provider of cloud video surveillance solutions

• Allied Universal acquired Securadyne, the TX-based security integrator, IL-based Advent Systems, MI-based Midstate Security, and NJ-based SOS Security Services

• Anixter will be acquired by an investment affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice

• ASSA ABLOY acquired LifeSafety Power, a supplier of access control power solutions

• Convergint Technologies acquired CA-based Firstline Security Integration, MD-based Life Safety Solutions Integrators, OK-based Pendergraph Systems, and NC-based Security Solutions & Management (SS&M)

• Cook & Boardman Group acquired systems integrator A3 Communications of SC

• D.H. Pace acquired Boston-based Pasek Corporation

• HID Global aquired UT-based HydrantID, a provider of digital certification services

• Motorola Solutions acquired VaaS International, a data and image analytics company, and WatchGuard, a provider of mobile video technologies

• OpenGate Capital will acquire Sargent and Greenleaf from Stanley Black & Decker

• Panduit Corporation acquired A/V manufacturer Atlona

• Presideo announced the launch of Bravas, merging 15 independent smart-home firms

• Qognify will acquire On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI)

• Resideo acquired Buoy Labs, maker of water-use tracking technologies

• Sciens Building Solutions acquired Critical System Solutions, SmartWatch Security & Sound, and Empire Electric and Fire Safety

• Shiver Security Systems acquired 995 Security, Apex Alarm Co., Security Services Center, and Wilmington Security Systems.

• SnapAV acquired Control4, Custom Plus, and MRI Distribution

• Telus Corp acquired ADT Security Services Canada

• Transom Capital Group acquired Pelco from Schneider Electric

• UTC will split into three companies: Carrier (Fire, Security and HVAC); Otis (Elevator); and United Technologies (Aerospace)

• Vivint will merge with Mosaic Acquisition Corp and renamed Vivint Smart Home Inc.