Corporate News

BCDVideo Hires Fredy Issa, Four Other Team Members

BCDVideo announced the appointment of Fredy Issa as Managing Director of the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and Turkey (MERAT) region. With 15 years of security industry experience, Issa is an internationally respected expert in IT, telecommunications, and security. He will continue to expand the aggressive growth ambitions for BCD in the region. Issa comes to BCD from Dell Technologies.

HID Global Acquires Omni-ID to Extend Its RFID Leadership

HID Global announced that it has acquired Omni-ID, a leading manufacturer of RFID tags and industrial IoT hardware devices for passive and active tagging, tracking, monitoring and alerting applications. The acquisition extends HID?s market leadership in RFID technology and strengthens its presence in India and China.

New Morse Watchmans Website takes Today?s Keys into Tomorrow

Morse Watchmans announces the launch of a new website that features a host of key management products, resources and integrations. The new website is designed to strengthen communications with customers and partners and serve as a platform for product and thought leadership information to the professional security industry. www.morsewatchmans.com sports a new contemporary design that reflects the company?s revitalized branding and is responsive to deliver a positive user experience on any device.

Liberty Defense Welcomes Decorated Customs & Border Protection Executive to its Board

Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd., is pleased to announce that it has added Linda L. Jacksta to its board of directors. Jacksta has 35 years of experience with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the largest law enforcement agency in the federal government. At CBP, Jacksta led efforts to manage threats to border security while also resolving operational challenges. She established an enterprise data analytics organization by enhancing partnerships with the intelligence community.

Unicorn Ensures Global Safety with RAS Watch

RAS Watch announced that a venture-backed start-up organization is leveraging RAS Watch Security-as-a-Service to help meet its expanding global security requirements. ?Unicorn? startups are defined as organizations valued at or above $1 billion, and this brand is one of the fastest startups to reach this valuation in U.S. history. The company was growing rapidly and as their footprint grew, and so did their vulnerabilities.

Interface Appoints Bud Homeyer as Executive Vice President – Enterprise Solutions

Interface Security Systems announced that it has appointed Bud Homeyer as Executive Vice President – Enterprise Solutions. Having worked as an IT and security leader for leading consumer-facing brands like Michaels, Brinker, and Bank of America, Homeyer has a proven track record of solving complex enterprise-wide challenges to drive growth, productivity, and profitability.

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America Will Change Its Name in April 2022

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America, announces that it will be changing its company name to i-PRO Americas Inc. on April 1, 2022. Established in 2019, Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America has focused on being a versatile and agile company that is dedicated to delivering new and innovative technologies and solutions. This name change is the next chapter in their story.

Konica Minolta?s MX6 Series and MOBOTIX 7 certified again by SySS

Konica Minolta announce that manufacturer independent SySS GmbH has tested and certified the security of the MOBOTIX 7 intelligent video platform and MOBOTIX Mx6 security cameras. As a result, the leading institute for penetration tests in Germany has confirmed the best possible cybersecurity of Konica Minolta?s MOBOTIX products series. During the tests, hardware and software components are subjected to simulated hacker attacks in several scenarios.

TDSi to Showcase Market-Leading Access Control and Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems at Security Event 2021

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is proud to announce its forthcoming appearance at The Security Event, the major UK commercial, enterprise and domestic security event which takes place from 7th-9th September at the NEC Birmingham. As one of the first major UK security sector events since the pandemic, TDSi will be proudly showcasing its latest products – including the newly enhanced TDSi GARDiS range of hardware and software systems.

Securitas Acquires Leading Electronic Security Company in Germany

Securitas has agreed to acquire Protection One. The acquisition will enhance Securitas? protective services capabilities in Germany and is in line with the Group?s strategy of doubling its security solutions and electronic security sales by 2023. The purchase price is approximately MEUR 72 (MSEK 735) on a debt-free basis. In 2020, Protection One?s annual sales were more than MEUR 33 (MSEK 337), of which over 90 percent were on a recurring monthly revenue basis.

Suprema Showcases Contactless Access Control at ISC West 2021

Suprema is showcasing its latest access control solutions at ISC West 2021. ISC West 2021 marks the first year Suprema is operating a stand-alone booth at ISC West and Suprema is demonstrating advanced access control features of its BioStar 2 solution, in addition to its X-Station 2 and FaceStation F2 terminals. At Suprema booth, visitors can see how BioStar 2 access control solution can be deployed to strengthen security at enterprise settings.

Vector Flow’s LenelS2 Factory Certification Strengthen Customers? Physical Security Programs

Vector Flow announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Vector Flow?s AI-Enabled Physical Security Automation Platforminterfaces with the OnGuard? access control system to strengthen customers? security programs with integrated identity governance and improved compliance across their entire cyber-physical security infrastructure.

Access Control Solutions in Security, Safety & Hygiene

dormakaba will showcase multiple innovations in booth 14027 at ISC West, July 19-21, 2021, in Las Vegas, that enhance confidence, safety, and security as people resume in-person activities and return to buildings. Although many solutions will be on display, the items below exemplify the new role of access control solutions technology. The way people move through spaces and buildings is going to look completely different in just a few years.

Honeywell Previews New Upgrades to Security and Fire Tech at ISC

Honeywell will preview the latest upgrades to its security and fire products at the 2021 International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), July 19-21 in Las Vegas. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to preview and learn more about Honeywell?s security and fire solutions that provide streamlined operational efficiency, real-time response, predictive analytics and flexible integration that can ultimately help reduce costs and increase revenue for end users.

Genetec Recognized as Fastest Growing Access Control Software Provider

Genetec Inc., has once again been recognized as the fastest-growing access control software provider in the world. The report shows Genetec displacing traditional access control vendors, and claiming the number two position globally (up from 4th in 2019). Genetec credits its continued growth to the strength of its unified security platform, Security Center, which features access control solutions that easily tie in with video surveillance, ALPR, analytics, and more.

Seagate Chooses Genetec to Secure its Global Campuses

Genetec announced that Seagate Technology has deployed Genetec Security Center to secure their global campuses and regional offices. Genetec unified security platform includes Security Center, Genetec Omnicast IP video management system (VMS) to manage more than 1,150 cameras, Genetec Synergis IP access control system (ACS) to manage more than 22,000 card holders, Sipelia to manage communications between intercoms and security operation, and Seagate?s own high-efficiency, high-performance Exos X 5U84 mass capacity storage system.

Quantum to Acquire Pivot3 Video Surveillance Portfolio/Assets

Quantum Corporation announced an agreement to acquire the video surveillance portfolio and assets of Pivot3. The acquisition brings a diverse portfolio of video surveillance appliances, network video recorders, and management applications along with a scale-out hyperconverged software platform, which going forward will all be offered under the Quantum VS-Series product portfolio. TThe Pivot3 additions round out a comprehensive surveillance and security portfolio, spanning small to multi-petabyte deployments.

Integrated Biometrics CEO, Steve Thies, Retires

Integrated Biometrics announced that CEO Steve Thies is retiring as of July 19, 2021. After 13 years leading the company through unprecedented growth, Thies plans to travel, enjoy time with his family, pursue other interests, and act as an advisor to Integrated Biometrics. Integrated Biometrics developed and produced the world?s first non-prism-based FBI Appendix F Certified fingerprint sensors using its patented electroluminescent film and a thin film transistor (TFT).

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Selects Hanwha Techwin for Camera Quality and Functionality

Hanwha Techwin announced that We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, has selected Hanwha cameras for its new state-of-the-art video surveillance system. First established as a bingo-hall style building by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in the early 1990s, the facility received approval to be revamped into a fully-fledged gaming facility in 2017. To ensure the safety of staff and visitors, this also included a new video surveillance system.

Morse Watchmans? Key Management Solutions at ISC West

Morse Watchmans will have its full array of key control solutions on display at ISC West. Morse Watchmans will demonstrate how its key control and security management systems integrate with other access control and physical security systems, or function as standalone options. From the KeyWatcher Touch key management solution that is a touch-enabled flagship system providing unparalleled security, efficiency, and tracking for keys and other assets, to KeyWatcher Fleet.