Corporate News
Matrox Imaging division to be acquired by Zebra Technologies
Matrox announce that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement with Zebra Technologies Corporation, pursuant to which Zebra intends to acquire the Matrox Imaging division. The Matrox Video division (Matrox Graphics Inc.) is not part of the transaction and will remain under the ownership of Matrox President and Co-Founder Lorne Trottier, as it continues to pursue its successful growth path through ongoing innovation and development of its award-winning video technology products. The head offices of the Matrox Video division and the Matrox Imaging division will remain in Montreal.
Seagate and Secure Logiq Host Future of Surveillance Industry Storage Webinar
Secure Logiq and Seagate are bringing together their combined knowledge to host a webinar on the future of storage in the surveillance industry. The free webinar will take place at 9am UTC on March 23rd 2022. Earlier this year, the manufacturers announced a strategic relationship drawing on Seagate?s world-renowned expertise in very high-density storage applications and Secure Logiq?s cutting edge understanding of the surveillance industry.
SIA Selects two Allied Universal Leaders for 2022 Women in Security Forum Power 100
Allied Universal is proud to announce that two company leaders, Caress Kennedy and Floria Chiu, were selected as inaugural honorees for the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum Power 100. This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry each year who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the community.
Allegion Leaders Appointed to the NIBS To Shape Building Industry Future
Allegion announced the appointment of two Allegion colleagues to serve on the Building Information Management (BIM) Council within the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS): Shawn Foster and Brad Brown. These appointees will use their knowledge of the industry and digitalization of building projects to push forward the continuing movement within the building industry to a BIM-based workflow.
Bosch Highlights Artificial Intelligence, Customized Solutions, New Software and Services at ISC West
At ISC West ? March 23 – 25, 2022 in booth 11053, Bosch will showcase new products, services, and software for creating customized solutions that enhance security, improve safety, and deliver data for business insights. Booth visitors will experience deep neural network-based video analytics, a new Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) offering, the first combination intrusion and fire control panel that connects with a public address system, and the latest version of Access Management System from Bosch. An immersive solutions area will also provide interactive demonstrations of integrated systems that address challenges often faced by end users.
Commend Partner Programs Evolves with Optimized Tiers, SMA Benefits
Commend Americas announced new enhancements to its partner program and support structure designed to maximize partner success and provide predictable profitability while bringing Commend solutions to market. Aimed at deepening the company’s relationship with key partners, the program includes a three-tier system, expanded training options, and greater access to joint marketing and qualified leads. Commend’s partner program was streamlined to include a more clearly-defined tiering system organized around three levels: Silver, Gold, and Platinum Partners.
Secure Access Control Specialist TDSi to Join Protech USA at ISC West 2022 in Las Vegas
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi to announce its forthcoming appearance at ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition), which takes place at the Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, USA from 22nd-25th March 2022. TDSi will be joining its fellow VITAPROTECH Group sister company, perimeter intrusion detection systems manufacturer Protech USA, on Stand 8050 at the event to showcase its latest products, including the powerful, secure, and highly flexible GARDiS integrated access control software and hardware ecosystem, along with OSDP and SSCP Readers with TDSi partners Farpointe Data and STid.
Cognyte Announces Symphia Portfolio to Support Intelligent Security
Cognyte Situational Intelligence Solutions (SIS) has unveiled its Symphia solutions portfolio, designed to connect and synchronize mission-critical systems to gain contextualized, visual insights to threats and risks. Developed to empower security practitioners with informed decision-making and optimal response, Symphia is an intelligence-driven portfolio of security solutions that work in concert to deliver actionable insights for deeper situational awareness and command and control.
SALTO Acquires Automated Face Recognition Innovator COGNITEC Systems
SALTO Systems is investing in automatic face recognition technology innovator Cognitec Systems.
In recent years, we have experienced extraordinary change and evolution in digital transformation globally. Entire industries have been reimagined and people now increasingly use digital means to work, live, learn, and be entertained. Digital credentials, digital identities and facial recognition are becoming the new standard across all industries, making Automatic Face Recognition a key technology to address the market’s needs.
Qognify to Introduce New Enterprise-Class VMS at ISC West 2022
With physical events making a comeback, Qognify is excited to be present at ISC West 2022 in Las Vegas March 22-25. A special focus will be on the introduction of new enterprise-class video management solutions for retail, banking, transportation, and higher education. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to get an overview of the capabilities of Qognify’s Enterprise Incident Management offerings, including pre-packaged solutions for airports for a quick time-to-value.
Suprema Appoints Bob McKee as New President of Suprema America
Suprema has appointed Bob McKee as new President of Suprema America. McKee brings over 45 years of experience in the electronic physical security sector to this new role and will be responsible for leading Suprema?s North America business and its operations in the US. Prior to joining Suprema, McKee has held key executive positions with major and global security companies including Cardkey Systems, Paxton Access, Hanwha Techwin (formerly Samsung Techwin), Pelco and Princeton Identity. He also served multiple terms on the board of directors for SIA (Security Industry Association).
TDSi Announces it’s Stand Line-up at The Security Event 2022
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announce its forthcoming appearance at The Security Event, the major UK commercial, enterprise and domestic security event which takes place from 5th-7th April at the NEC Birmingham. On stand 3/C40 TDSi will be showcasing its latest products with a focus on its GARDiS range of integrated software and hardware access control solutions, the latest software updates and features, along with its contact-free Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)/mobile credentials authentication readers, and an introduction to its eagerly awaited GARDiS apps.
Boon Edam?s North American Headquarters Receives SHARP Certificate at Formal Ceremony
Boon Edam announced their North American headquarters in Lillington, N.C., was presented with a Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) certificate during a formal ceremony on March 2, 2022. The ceremony was held at Boon Edam?s Lillington, N.C. manufacturing facility. Patrick Nora, President & Managing Director of Boon Edam Manufacturing, USA, opened the ceremony with a welcome message, followed by an overview of the SHARP program provided by Occupational Safety Consultants Blair Byrd and Bruce Pearson.
Integrated Biometrics Co-Founder Fred Frye Promoted to Chief Scientist
Integrated Biometrics announced the promotion of Fred Frye to Chief Scientist. An IB co-founder and former CTO, the promotion enables Frye to focus on new product development. With 30 years of technology industry experience, including 20 years of innovation in biometrics, Frye pioneered fingerprint acquisition solutions through the development of electroluminescent film science and the adoption of thin film transistors. He is the holder of multiple technology patents and is the inventor of an adaptive circuit to enable the dynamic capture of both dry and wet fingerprints.
Iris ID Hires Seyit Ali Kaya as New Regional Manager
Iris ID announced that Seyit Ali Kaya has joined the company as the regional manager for operations in Turkey, surrounding countries and Eastern Europe. He is responsible for sales to the Turkish government and other large enterprise projects and raising the brand’s awareness and value in the region. Kaya has more than 15 years of executive experience in sales, marketing and business development in Turkey and Central Asia, working for a company providing channel management experience in biometrics, digital analytics technologies, communications and retail solutions.
Suprema Reemphasizes Commitment to Security Standards and Compliance
Suprema announced its products and solutions have acquired international safety certificates to ensure the highest level of security and protection. Suprema?s four-door access control panel CoreStation is its first controller that acquired UL 294 compliance, a certification that evaluates the safety and reliability of the product. Suprema?s compact outdoor RFID reader, XPass D2 is SIA OSDP verified, meaning that the device conforms to the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) standard and the related performance profiles.
viisights Secures $10 Million in Additional Funding
viisights announced a $10M fundraising round led by Israeli VC, Hive2040, with the participation of Migdal Insurance and existing investors headed by Firstime Ventures. These funds will expand marketing efforts and product enhancements to penetrate additional target markets, and initiate a new SaaS business model. viisights uses the most advanced AI-powered algorithms available to recognize abnormal behaviors and events of special interest, including violent events such as fighting or bullying, and suspicious activity recognition such as loitering, looting and vandalism, and then raises real-time alerts.
Startups Promise Next Wave of Web 3.0 Transition, Finds GlobalData
CEOs and business leaders across industries are eagerly discussing the impact of emerging technologies and innovations such as the development of web 3.0, the third iteration of the Internet. Web 3.0 promises free and transparent flow of digital content and data with privacy and decentralization. Against this backdrop, startups are leading the charge to offer big tech alternatives for a smooth transition into the new Internet era, says GlobalData, a leading data, and analytics company.
Orion ECI Promotes Tom Elliott to Vice President Enterprise Sales
Orion ECI announce that Tom Elliott has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President, Enterprise Sales. Most recently, Tom held the position of Director of Global Business Development and previously held the title of National Sales Manager. Traditionally known as a converged entry technology company, Orion has significantly expanded its product offerings to meet evolving client needs. Specifically, the company has expanded beyond traditional entrance control products speedgates, optical turnstiles, and full height turnstiles into security tailgating with DoorGuard? and occupancy sensor solutions under the Constellation? brand.
Edge360 Boosts Leadership Team to Drive Operational Efficiencies, Support Aggressive Sales Strategies
Edge360 announced additions to its leadership team to meet evolving customer requirements for the company?s mission-critical video management solutions. Robert Lin joins Edge360 as General Manager and Vice President, Americas, to guide the technology provider through expansion into high-growth markets, such as transportation, data centers, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. A proven leader with more than 18 years of account and client management experience, Lin has guided world-class brands along the path to expanding operations through strategic insight and bold sales strategies.