Corporate News
HID Acquires IXLA to Enhance Card and Passport Personalization Portfolio, Expand International Presence in Secure Credential Issuance
HID announced it has acquired IXLA, an Italian manufacturer of advanced laser and color personalization systems for cards and passports. The addition of IXLA expands HID’s card and passport personalization portfolio, particularly in European markets and emerging economies. IXLA specializes in the design, development, and implementation of advanced laser and color personalization systems in three core categories
ONVIF Launches New Online Learning Initiative
ONVIF has released the first course in a new online learning initiative designed to promote greater knowledge and understanding of the workings of ONVIF. The new “Introduction to ONVIF” course offers a comprehensive overview of how the organization and its standardized interfaces work for the interoperability of IP-based physical security products and services.
ASIS International Announces Inaugural 2025 Asia Pacific Regional Board
ASIS International announced the selection of its Asia Pacific (APAC) Regional Board leadership team, which will be seated in January 2025. Following a comprehensive nomination and selection process, the new board represents a diverse cross-section of security industry leaders from across the APAC region.
Focused on the Future: Synectics Security Rebrands as Ocular Integration.
Synectics Security is rebranding to Ocular Integration (Ocular) under new leadership. The rebrand reflects the company’s independence and visionary focus on delivering the latest technical solutions and innovations to customers in government, high-security, public space, heritage, transport, custodial services, utilities, and other critical infrastructure. It also sees the appointment of new Managing Director, Chris Jepson.
Season 3 of ASSA ABLOY’s Security Perspectives Debuts
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas is excited to release Season 3 of the Security Perspectives Podcast. This season takes a new spin as the podcast brings exclusive content and interviews from ASSA ABLOY’s Integrated Access Management and Security Summit (IAMSS) held in Park City, Utah, earlier this year. Hosted by Jeremy Saline, Senior Director of Business Development, each episode of Season 3 dives deep into the discussions and presentations delivered at the summit, offering valuable insights from leading security professionals representing various institutions and applications.
AMAG Technology Hosts Inaugural Security Engineering Symposium Europe
AMAG Technology hosted the Security Engineering Symposium (SES) Europe conference October 17 – 18, 2024 in Tewkesbury, UK. Over 70 end users, integrators and consultants from EMEA attended the event held at the Tewkesbury Park Hotel. While this event has been held in the US many times, it is the first time it has been held in the United Kingdom. AMAG Technology President, David Sullivan and Director of Sales-EMEA & APAC, James Clark opened the symposium by welcoming attendees and sharing the new vision for the company.
National Monitoring Center Strengthens Dealer Efficiency with Proven After Hours Technical Support
National Monitoring Center continues to support its dealers with its successful After Hours Technical Support, ensuring reliable assistance for basic alarm system needs around the clock. This service has been a valuable resource, helping NMC dealers provide reliable support to their customers, even when emergencies or technical issues arise outside regular business hours.
Axis Communications Expands Global Presence with First Southern Cone Technology Experience Center in Chile
Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Santiago, Chile – the first AEC to be constructed within the southernmost part of South America, otherwise known as the Southern Cone.
i-PRO Awarded Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Procurement Contract to Streamline Access to Mission-Critical Equipment
i-PRO Americas announced that it has been awarded a new procurement contract by the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA). This contract offers government agencies across Virginia and the United States efficient access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services through a competitively bid, cooperative purchasing program. The agreement eliminates the need for additional Requests for Proposals (RFPs), allowing public bodies to bypass lengthy procurement processes and acquire essential equipment faster and more cost-effectively.
AlarMax Celebrates Grand Opening of Albuquerque Branch
AlarMax announces its newest branch location in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This expansion is the latest strategic milestone in AlarMax’s nationwide growth, aimed at bringing high-touch service and cutting-edge technology to more markets across the U.S. A grand opening barbeque will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 5901 Pan American Fwy Suite D1, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
16,000 Registrants from 86 Nations Participate in GSX 2024
Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 has concluded at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Presented by ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, the event offered discussion and idea exchanges for the global security community. Attendance exceeded projections, with 16,000 registrants from 86 countries along with approximately 500 exhibiting companies demonstrating the latest security solutions.
Advancing the Battlespace: Veteran Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future of Security
Veteran entrepreneurs are reshaping the security industry, bringing real-world military experience to cutting-edge innovations. With insights honed on the battlefield, these veterans are driving advancements in artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, and predictive analytics, developing technologies that address both physical and cybersecurity challenges.
You Can’t Beat The Security Industry. Spread The Word!
As I work with alarm dealers and integrators across the country, one challenge consistently stands out: finding qualified technicians and salespeople. Our industry doesn’t have the same visibility as many other trades, and people often enter the security field by accident. This needs to change. I was one of those who entered this industry by accident. Growing up, I worked in my family’s department store on the East Coast, and the security business wasn’t on my radar.
Iris ID Welcomes Industry Veteran, Ricky Garcia, as Business Development Director, Latin America
Iris ID announced Jose R. (Ricky) Garcia as Business Development Director, Latin America. Ricky has more than 20 years of experience driving increased revenue and cost efficiencies for global high-end technology companies in LATAM. His diversified sales experience including with startups will propel Iris ID multimodal biometric technology as a solution for National ID projects, Access Control systems and more within the region.
i-PRO Awarded NPPGov Contract to Simplify Procurement of Advanced Security Solutions for Public Sector Agencies Nationwide
i-PRO Americas announced that it has been awarded the NPPGov contract RFP#2350 for Facility Security Systems by the League of Oregon Cities. This contract provides public sector customers across the U.S. with simplified access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services. This competitively bid contract allows government entities, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, fire and rescue services, public utilities, mass transit authorities, and non-profit organizations, resellers and distribution partners.
Quanergy Revolutionizing Physical Security and Business Intelligence at GSX Orlando
Quanergy Solutions, Inc. invites attendees of GSX Orlando 2024 to experience the “next big thing” in physical security with their Q-Track™ 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solution on show, designed for advanced security and business intelligence applications.
The Cloud Revolution in Healthcare: Security, Efficiency, and the Path to Better Care
Healthcare facilities are the center of healthy communities, providing essential services across diverse populations. These organizations, from emergency rooms to specialized clinics, navigate a complex landscape that demands robust security, immediate response capabilities, and 24/7 operations. Protecting sensitive patient data, ensuring rapid emergency response, and maintaining round-the-clock operations are paramount.
Wavelynx to Unveil the Industry’s First-Ever Mobile App for Secure Device Configuration at GSX 2024
Wavelynx Technologies announced the launch of its industry-first app, Configure by Wavelynx, to revolutionize the way businesses approach security and badge reader management. With Configure, integrators and partners can simplify the installation, customization and on-site updates of Wavelynx readers – all from their mobile device. Configure brings a new standard to how readers are maintained and installed.
Partners AtlasIED and Singlewire Software Showcase Security Technology Ecosystem at GSX 2024
AtlasIED and Singlewire Software highlight integrated solutions in Orlando AtlasIED and Singlewire Software, recognized leaders in the security industry, will exhibit jointly at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 in Orlando, […]
Operationalizing Acquisitions
Acquisitions and mergers abound! It feels like every day I am reading about a new acquisition, merger, or another company which is being listed for sale by one broker or another. It’s an amazing time to be in our industry. That also means that many of you are looking to grow through acquisitions. Whether you are buying a local competitor or a company to open a new market.