Point Monitor

What Point Monitor does

Point Monitor Corporation is a privately held, employee-owned life safety and building technology systems integrator founded in 1999 by Mark and Jennie Higgins and headquartered in the Pacific Northwest. The company designs, installs, inspects, monitors, and maintains commercial fire alarm, access control, intrusion detection, CCTV/video surveillance, emergency communications and nurse call, audio/visual, and structured network infrastructure systems, with a Custom Applications service line that provides PLC programming and cross-system integration for industrial and building control use cases.

The company's technology stack is built around a multi-vendor OEM certification model covering leading platforms from Notifier, Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Simplex, Silent Knight, DSC, Gamewell-FCI, HID Global, Aiphone, Jeron, Vivotek, Yealink, System Sensor, and VESDA, layered with two proprietary offerings: the CLSS (Connected Life Safety Services) cloud platform for integrated system monitoring and management, and SecurePoint Managed IT Solutions, which delivers 24/7 network monitoring, backup, security, and VoIP under a flat-rate model.

Commercially, Point Monitor operates as a sales-led direct field organization through five regional offices in Bothell/Seattle WA, Vancouver WA, Lake Oswego/Portland OR, Salem OR, and Central Point/Medford OR. Revenue is generated through a blend of one-time system installation (professional services and hardware pass-through) and recurring subscription streams (24/7 monitoring, preventive maintenance, periodic testing/inspection, hosted access control database services, and managed IT). The customer base spans commercial properties, healthcare facilities, government buildings, educational institutions, and small-to-medium businesses, with named engagements including Salem Police Department, PSU School of Business, Wildhorse Resort and Casino, an Astoria hospital, and Walsh Construction.

Name

Point Monitor

Legal name

Point Monitor Corporation

Website

https://pointmonitor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Point Monitor Corporation is an employee-owned Pacific Northwest integrator that designs, installs, monitors, and maintains commercial fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion, nurse call, and managed IT systems for healthcare, government, education, and commercial property customers across Oregon and Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Life Safety & Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPABAHAA

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Fire, Life Safety & Building Compliance Services

SECONDARYBPAKAFAB

Commercial & Industrial Alarm Monitoring

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Alarm Monitoring & Emergency Dispatch Services

SECONDARYBPABAHAH

Life Safety & Mass Notification / Public Address Systems (Testing/Service)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Fire, Life Safety & Building Compliance Services

SECONDARYHSAHAFAG

Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code)

Home & Personal Services/Home Security, Alarm & Smart Home Services/Fire, Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems

SECONDARYHSAHAAAA

Professional Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion)

Home & Personal Services/Home Security, Alarm & Smart Home Services/Monitored Security & Intrusion Alarm Services

Keywords

• Fire alarm systems
• Access control systems
• Commercial security integration
• Managed IT services
• Life safety monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Oswego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. System Installation Services: Professional installation of fire alarm, access control, intrusion detection, CCTV, emergency communications, and audio/visual systems for commercial buildings.
2. System Monitoring: 24/7 professional monitoring services for fire alarm, security, and life safety systems with automatic reporting to monitoring stations and emergency services.
3. Preventive Maintenance and Testing: Ongoing preventive maintenance and periodic testing/inspection services to ensure system compliance and functionality.
4. Managed IT Services: SecurePoint managed IT solutions including 24/7 network monitoring, data backup and recovery, network security, and VoIP communication services for flat-rate pricing.
5. Hardware and Equipment Sales: Sale and supply of security and life safety equipment including fire alarm components, access control systems, CCTV cameras, and related hardware.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Point Monitor designs, installs, services, and monitors commercial life safety and security systems—including fire alarm, access control, intrusion detection, CCTV, emergency communications and nurse call systems—for businesses across the Pacific Northwest. The company also provides managed IT services (SecurePoint) and ongoing preventive maintenance, inspection, and 24/7 monitoring to keep these systems operational and code-compliant.

Product overview

Point Monitor is a life safety systems company providing integrated building technology solutions across the Pacific Northwest. The portfolio consists of core security and safety products (Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control Systems, Intrusion/Security Systems, CCTV and Camera Technologies, Emergency Communications & Nurse Call Systems, Audio/Visual Systems, Network Infrastructure, Custom Applications) supported by a managed IT service offering (SecurePoint Managed IT Solutions). These products are complemented by professional services including Preventive Maintenance, Periodic Testing/Inspection, System Monitoring, Hosted Access Control Database Services, CLSS (Connected Life Safety Services), and Total Solutions. The company operates five regional offices (Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, Salem, and Medford/Central Point) serving commercial, healthcare, education, government, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SecurePoint Managed IT Solutions: Managed IT services offering 24/7 monitoring, data backup and recovery, network security, VoIP communication solutions, and flat-rate IT services.
• CLSS (Connected Life Safety Services)

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems Commercial fire alarm system design, installation, inspection, monitoring, and maintenance including initiating devices (smoke, heat, duct, beam, air-sampling, flame detectors), notification appliances (strobes, horns, speakers), and emergency control functions (elevator recall, smoke curtains, fire door holders, suppression activation) for commercial buildings.
• Access Control Systems Commercial building access control using card readers, PIN codes, and cloud-based management for secure entry control, programmed access schedules, remote management, and immediate access termination. For commercial property owners and facility managers.
• Intrusion/Security Systems Monitored commercial intrusion detection and prevention systems with motion, glass-break, voice detection, perimeter beam detection, and mobile app-based remote arming/disarming for commercial properties.
• CCTV and Camera Technologies Commercial security camera and video surveillance systems including indoor/outdoor, panoramic, fisheye, PTZ, thermal imaging, smoke/flame detection cameras, people counting, fever detection, license plate recognition, and remote mobile monitoring.
• Emergency Communications & Nurse Call Systems Emergency communication systems including nurse call for healthcare facilities, paging, graphical and audible annunciation, VoIP integration, real-time alerts, two-way communication, emergency phones, and mass notification.
• Audio/Visual Systems Commercial audio and visual solutions including distributed audio, amplifiers and speakers, white noise systems, HDMI distribution and switching, motorized projector screens, displays, and digital signage for commercial facilities.
• Network Infrastructure Network infrastructure design, installation, and integration including structured cabling (Cat 6, Cat 8), fiber optic networks, servers, wireless access points, network equipment, and cable certification for commercial facilities.
• Custom Applications

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• NotifiercoreTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm system manufacturer partner. Point Monitor designs, installs, and services Notifier fire alarm systems for commercial buildings.
• Silent KnightcoreTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm control panel manufacturer. Point Monitor provides installation and maintenance services for Silent Knight systems.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity and fire alarm equipment manufacturer. Point Monitor installs and services Honeywell fire alarm and security systems.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm and building automation manufacturer. Point Monitor provides design, installation, and maintenance for Siemens fire alarm systems.
• Tyco Security Products - DSCcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity alarm systems manufacturer. Point Monitor installs DSC security systems including intrusion detection and alarm panels.
• HID GlobalmoderateTechnology or IntegrationTrusted identity solutions provider. HID provides access control credentials and card readers used in Point Monitor's access control installations.
• AiphonemoderateTechnology or IntegrationAccess control and communication systems manufacturer. Aiphone products are featured in Point Monitor's access control and emergency communication installations.
• Jeron Electronic SystemsmoderateTechnology or IntegrationNurse call and emergency communication systems provider. Jeron systems are installed by Point Monitor in healthcare facilities.
• System SensormoderateTechnology or IntegrationFire detection and notification equipment manufacturer. System Sensor produces smoke detectors, heat detectors, and notification appliances used in Point Monitor installations.
• VivotekmoderateTechnology or IntegrationIP security camera manufacturer. Vivotek cameras are featured in Point Monitor's CCTV and surveillance system installations.
• YealinkmoderateTechnology or IntegrationVoIP communication equipment provider. Yealink VoIP products are part of Point Monitor's managed IT and communication solutions.
• SimplexcoreTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm and emergency communications manufacturer. Point Monitor installs and services Simplex fire alarm systems.
• Johnson ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationBuilding efficiency and fire safety equipment manufacturer. Point Monitor works with Johnson Controls products for fire alarm and building automation.
• VESDA (Xtralis)moderateTechnology or IntegrationVery Early Smoke Detection Aspirating Apparatus manufacturer. VESDA systems are installed by Point Monitor in critical-process areas and clean rooms.
• Gamewell-FCImoderateTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm control systems manufacturer. Point Monitor provides installation and maintenance for Gamewell-FCI systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public holding company owning multiple life safety and security service subsidiaries. Point Monitor is the type of regional integrator that APi has historically acquired and rolled up.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Major OEM and systems integrator for fire alarm, building automation, and security in commercial facilities. Competes with Point Monitor both as a manufacturer and as a direct solutions provider on large projects.
• Convergint Technologies: Largest independent security/fire/life-safety systems integrator in North America. Directly comparable to Point Monitor across fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, and managed services, but operates at significantly greater national scale.
• Cintas Fire Protection: National provider of fire protection services including inspection, testing, maintenance, and monitoring. Overlaps with Point Monitor's recurring services and inspection portfolio.
• Securitas Technology: Commercial electronic security, fire life safety, and integrated security solutions provider (formerly Stanley Security). Offers the same systems integration, monitoring, and managed services as Point Monitor at a much larger scale.
• Johnson Controls (OpenBlue / Building Solutions): Global building automation and fire safety OEM and integrator. Direct competitor to Point Monitor on fire alarm, access control, and building automation, with deeper resources and broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Vortex Fire & Security: Mid-sized regional fire alarm and security systems integrator serving commercial customers with installation, inspection, monitoring, and service — comparable scale and business model to Point Monitor.
• Guardian Alarm: Family-owned commercial and residential security/fire alarm company offering monitoring, installation, and managed services across multiple states — similar ownership profile and service mix to Point Monitor.
• Bay Alarm Company: Family-owned commercial and residential security/fire alarm integrator based in California with regional offices, UL-listed monitoring, and similar service portfolio to Point Monitor. Closest peer in size and ownership structure.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Regional fire alarm and security systems integrator serving commercial customers across multiple U.S. states with design, installation, monitoring, and inspection services — directly comparable business model to Point Monitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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