Stealth Alleges Elite CEO Allegation Defamatory
Elite Interactive CEO took aim at competitor Stealth Monitoring in an interview with IPVM: Elite Claims Only "Crime Prevention" Remote Video Monitoring Provider
Now, Stealth has responded, alleging Elite's remarks are defamatory and threatening litigation. For background on Stealth, see Stealth Monitoring Aims For $1 Billion Revenue (CRO Interview)
In this report, we examine Elite's position, Stealth's response, and the risk of defamation as competition rises in the growing remote monitoring market.
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