Costar Technologies and IDIS Prove to be Better Together Following Successful Acquisition by IDIS
Costar Technologies to announce the successful completion of its acquisition by IDIS, a global leader in video surveillance technology. This merger marks a significant milestone in the companies’ nearly two decades of shared history, promising enhanced product offerings, greater financial stability, and an expanded global footprint to better serve a diverse customer base.
Costar Technologies Returns to the Desert for ISC West 2020!
Costar Technologies will meet with members of their International Sales and Executive Teams in Booth No. 8045, from March 18th through March 20th at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. They will be announcing their latest video surveillance solutions first-hand while engaging in interactive demonstrations of their products, all connecting to multiple live locations
Costar Technologies Adds Vice President Of Global Supply Chain
Arecont Vision Costar announces the appointment of Ernie Duran as Vice President of Global Supply Chain for Costar Technologies, Inc., based at the new Advanced Technology Center in Clovis, California. Costar’s Global Supply Chain organization manages the company’s manufacturing, operations, purchasing, supplier relationships, warehousing, and shipping/receiving teams. As a consultant, Mr. Duran served as a key member of the Arecont Vision Costar team which orchestrated the relocation of the Glendale, California manufacturing, warehouse, and shipping/receiving functions to a new location in Duarte, California.
Costar Technologies Companies to Exhibit at ASIS International Expo
Costar Technologies, Inc. (OTC Markets Group: CSTI) companies, Costar Video Systems, CohuHD Costar, and IVS Imaging, will be exhibiting at ASIS International Seminar & Exhibits in Atlanta, GA on September 29 to October 1 in booth 1050. Costar Video Systems, a subsidiary of Costar Technologies, Inc., will be showcasing the latest product line of XDi Network Video Recorders and compatible DirectIP cameras.
Costar Technologies To Acquire CohuHD
Costar Technologies, Inc. (OTC Markets Group: CSTI) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CohuHD, the camera products and video solutions division of Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU). The purchase price for CohuHD, including potential earn-out payments, is expected to be $10 million in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments set forth in […]
Arecont Vision Costar Joined by Desjardins Technologies For Eastern Canada
Arecont Vision Costar announces the addition of Desjardins Technologies to its Authorized Manufacturer’s Representative Program to increase coverage for customers in Canada. Desjardins Technologies will deliver French and English pre-sales support in much of Eastern Canada, including the National Capital Region and the provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick. Based in Blainville, Quebec, CEO and Founder Jean Pierre Desjardins brings twenty-five years of experience.
Arecont Vision Costar Demonstrates Newest Megapixel Cameras at ISC East
Arecont Vision Costar will deliver live demonstrations of its latest cameras at ISC East. AVC will highlight several powerful new cameras as part of the award-winning Total Video Solution™, able to be securely and easily accessed anywhere, anytime, including from Security Operation Centers, desktop or laptop computers, smartphones, and tablet devices. AVC has introduced multiple new products since initial launch in July of 2018 as an operating unit of Costar Technologies, Inc.
Arecont Vision Costar Adds Geoff Stoliker to Americas Sales Team
Arecont Vision Costar has named experienced sales leader Geoff Stoliker as regional sales manager for Northern California and the Pacific Northwest Region. The Northern California and Pacific Northwest Region is international in nature, including Northern California, Northern Nevada and the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington in the USA. The Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia are also part of the territory.
Arecont Vision Costar Releases New Advanced Surveillance Cameras
Arecont Vision Costar will release several advanced surveillance cameras at the GSX 2019 show in Chicago, IL this week. The new models are all part of the company’s Total Video Solution™ and will be on display in the Costar Technologies, Inc. booth (#693). The expo will be held at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center, from September 10th through the 12th. The Total Video Solution combines advanced megapixel cameras, video management system, and video recorders in a cyber-secure, cloud-managed offering that is easy to use and affordably addresses today’s access-from-anywhere, anytime video surveillance requirements. Arecont Vision Costar will showcase the power of the solution via live, interactive demonstrations simultaneously using both booth monitors and smartphones and tablets to access local camera video and sites across the country.
Arecont Vision Costar Positioned for Growth on 1st Anniversary of Launch
Arecont Vision Costar announces the 1st anniversary this month of its launch as a business unit of Texas-based Costar Technologies, Inc. The new company has committed itself to the delivery of the surveillance industry’s best customer experience and to fully addressing ongoing customer needs and requirements. The company marked its 1st anniversary with the launch of a new public website. Arecont Vision Costar was launched on July 13th, 2018.
Arecont Vision Costar Adds Customer Support Executive To Leadership Team
Arecont Vision Costar’s Technical Services organization includes skilled Field Application Engineers (FAEs) who primarily provide pre-sale technical and configuration support. This includes both remote and onsite assistance to authorized security dealers and integrators, working in conjunction with both the Arecont Vision Costar’s Inside Sales team and the regional sales managers and sales directors based in their geographic regions. Technical Support Engineers (TSEs) are also critical members of the Technical Services team, focused on post-sales customer issues, ranging from diagnosing hardware and software issues to troubleshooting complex situations to resolve problems.
Arecont Vision Costar on the Move
Arecont Vision Costar announces the opening of new corporate headquarters, manufacturing, and warehousing operations, plus the creation of an Advanced Technology Center (ATC). Arecont Vision Costar launched in July of 2018 as a business unit of Coppell, Texas-based Costar Technologies, Inc. The company took over the original Arecont Vision LLC’s Los Angeles County facilities in Glendale, California without interruption.
Arecont Vision Costar Increases US Northeast And Eastern Canada Coverage With Addition Of John Sprague
Arecont Vision Costar, the leader in network-based video surveillance solutions, announces the appointment of John Sprague as Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Sprague is responsible for customer and partner sales support across the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. The company is a new business unit of Costar Technologies, Inc. (OTC Markets Group: CTSI) that first launched on July 13th, 2018, and is continuing to expand its sales and support teams across the Americas.
Arecont Vision Costar Adds Brian White To Great Lakes Sales Region
Arecont Vision Costar announces the selection of Brian White as Regional Sales Manager for the Great Lakes Region. The company, a new business unit of Costar Technologies, Inc., was launched on July 13th, 2018 and is expanding its sales and support across the Americas. Mr. White joins the Arecont Vision Costar team from his most recent posting at IDIS where he held a similar assignment. His previous security industry career included sales positions with Avigilon and Tyco, and earlier assignments in the IT and Telecommunications spaces.
Arecont Vision Costar Targets Sales Growth In Europe, The Middle East, And India
Arecont Vision Costar announces the promotion of a key staff member and the addition of skilled new sales resources to improve customer and partner support across several international growth regions. The company, a business unit of Costar Technologies, Inc.(OTC Markets Group: CTSI), is increasing its presence in Europe, the Middle East, and India through strategic hiring. The international sales organization has its regional headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is responsible for all worldwide Arecont Vision Costar sales and support activities outside of the Americas.
Arecont Vision Costar Announces New Beginning, Building Upon Past Industry Leadership For Future Growth
Arecont Vision Costar announced its key product portfolio, business plans, and executive leadership team following the initial launch of the business in July, 2018. The new company is a business unit of Costar Technologies, Inc., a Coppell, Texas-based corporation that designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of proven products for the video surveillance and machine vision markets. Arecont Vision Costar continues to base its headquarters, R&D, manufacturing, and support facilities in Glendale, California in Los Angeles County.
Costar Swoops In; Acquires Arecont Vision
Arecont Vision® announced today that the acquisition by Costar Technologies, Inc. (OTC markets Group: CSTI) of its assets has been approved by the bankruptcy court. It is anticipated that the sale will close on July 13, 2018. As previously announced, Arecont Vision initiated proceedings under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the District of Delaware in May, 2018 and has achieved its goal of moving through this process quickly.
CohuHD Costar Unveils Latest Camera For City Surveillance, Traffic Management
Integrating the latest video compression and high-definition IP technology into its innovative, rugged video camera systems, CohuHD’s line of high quality HD cameras, transmission equipment and management software can be found on the International Space Station and monitoring the busiest freeways and ports, military bases, U.S. Navy ships, oil refineries, nuclear reactors, mines, high value manufacturing sites, and many other critical installations around the globe.
Arecont Vision Is Dead! – Or Is It?
Many of us read about a year ago that one of the very few U.S. manufacturers of IP-Cameras –Arecont Vision– had declared bankruptcy. It was assumed at that moment that a private equity firm, Turnspire Capital Partners, was going to purchase the company (or at least all of its assets). But what ultimately happened was a surprise to many and may have been the best thing for Arecont Vision to get back on track.
SecurityHive.com Articles of Interest for 2014
As 2015 gets underway, it’s always interesting to look back over the past year and review those stories that grabbed our attention and imagination. Here are some of those articles that we highlighted on SecurityHive.com – Anyone remember Canon buying Milestone?