Home Automation

AT&T to sell home automation, security packages

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 26th

By PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - AT&T Inc. is launching its home security and automation service in 15 cities Friday, with an eye toward getting customers hooked on security cameras, thermostats and locks they can control from phones and tablets. AT&T's "Digital

News Summary: Blackstone buys Vivint for over $2B

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By The Associated Press THE DEAL: Blackstone Group LP is leading a group that has agreed to buy home security provider Vivint for more than $2 billion. The transaction is expected to close by year-end. THE TARGET: Provo, Utah-based Vivint is one of North America's largest providers of home

Blackstone to buy Vivint for more than $2B

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

PROVO, Utah (AP) - Blackstone is leading a group that has agreed to buy home security provider Vivint for more than $2 billion. Provo, Utah-based Vivint is one of the largest providers of home automation and security services in North America. Its shareholders include Goldman Sachs, Peterson