Corporate News
Open Systems Hires New Security Experts as it Increases its Share of the Growing Enterprise Market for Security Services
Open Systems announced the appointments of Fredrik Torstenssen and Ric Longenecker as the company?s Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, respectively. The addition of these executives comes as the company?s service deployments have exceeded 8,000 worldwide and demand continues to grow for its integrated security and networking services, including Open Systems? Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) services.
SIA and ASIS International to Hold Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Event for Security Industry
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association have announced a partnership to produce an event designed to help security organizations and businesses around the world develop and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategies. The free virtual event, titled Global DE&I Strategy: Policy and Practices that Produce Positive Business Outcomes, will be held 10 December 2020, 11 a.m. ? 12:30 p.m. ET.
Patriot One Appoints Peter Evans as CEO
Patriot One Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Evans as Chief Executive Officer, effective on November 16, 2020. Mr. Evans succeeds Martin Cronin who will remain on as a director of the Company. Mr. Evans brings over 25 years of experience working with venture-backed and public companies in executive leadership, operations and board roles. Mr. Evans has demonstrated a track record for success in revenue growth and profitability.
ADT Commercial Acquires Deterrent Technologies, Inc.
ADT Commercial continues its strategic M&A strategy, expanding its nationwide geographic footprint and deepening its capabilities to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers in New York and New Jersey with the announcement it has purchased Deterrent Technologies, Inc., based out of Ocean, NJ. Established in 1982 by David and Carol Hersh, Deterrent Technologies, Inc. has been a premier leader in designing, installing and servicing comprehensive physical security and life safety systems.
Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest 2021: Turning Today’s Good Ideas into Tomorrow’s Great Solutions
Software developers will no doubt play a vital role in developing new visual technologies that can help address rapid and disruptive changes in society, the COVID19 pandemic being the latest and perhaps most significant in recent times. With the pandemic, we?ve seen video management software and other security solutions being expanded with greater analytics and other functionalities to ensure public safety, secure buildings remotely, and check adherence to social distancing rules.
City of Schertz, TX Chooses Athena Security Temperature Checking
Athena Security announced that the City of Schertz, TX, with over 40,000 citizens not far from San Antonio, chose Athena Security?s Elevated Temperature Checker system on the Apple iPad as part of a holistic and proactive employee health approach to keeping it?s public infrastructure running safely. After seeing the system working well at nearby Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), City of Schertz Fire Chief Kade Long championed the effort to acquire Athena Security?s solution.
ACRE Acquires Texas-based Razberi Technologies
ACRE announced the acquisition of Razberi Technologies based in Farmers Branch, Texas. This purchase will enhance ACRE?s strategic expansion plans for strengthening its video and communications business and product portfolio. ACRE will leverage the technology and expertise of Razberi beyond video across its access control brands for providing server builds, cybersecurity and system health monitoring.
Boon Edam to Present Live Webinar on Access Control Integration with Security Entrances
Boon Edam Inc. and architectural revolving doors, announced they will be presenting a live webinar entitled, “Securing the Facility: Best Practices for Integrating Access Control & Biometrics with Security Entrances,” at the fall Virtual Security Showcase (VSS), held from November 10-12. VSS is a virtual event created to establish and maintain connections among security industry professionals while promoting the latest and best ideas about how to keep people, facilities and organizations safe and secure.
Morse Watchmans to Present at Virtual Security Showcase
Morse Watchmans has announced their participation in the second Virtual Security Showcase, giving attendees an opportunity to learn about the latest trends in key control and overall security. Presented on November 11 at 11 AM EST, the webinar will be led by Tim Purpura, VP of Sales and Marketing, Morse Watchmans, James Byrd, Director of Physical Security and Technology at Wake Forest University, and Erik Antons, Leader for Global Strategic Risk Management for Hyatt Hotels.
iluminar Receives Revered Woman-Owned Small Business Certification
iluminar announced its official certification as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the Women?s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC Certification substantiates that a business is 51 percent owned, controlled, operated and managed by a woman or women. This premier certification is accepted by more than 1,000 corporations, including America?s top brands, states, cities and other entities.
Leading Security Guard Companies Looking To Buy Each Other
UK’s G4S, U.S.’s Allied Universal, and Canada’s GardaWorld are all in negotiations to buy one another. In the estimated US$244-billion global human security guard market, Allied Universal’s approximate US$4-billion acquisition of G4S is being rejected as “inadequate.” Allied Universal on Oct. 28 tabled a ?highly conditional indicative offer? of at least 210 pence per share, subject to due diligence.
BCD Adds Industry Veteran Kelly Carlberg to Surveillance Team
BCD International announced the hiring of Kelly Carlberg to the newly created position of Strategic Alliances Manager – Dell Technologies. Carlberg brings with him more than 20 years of surveillance and IoT expertise and specializes in developing relationships and accelerating the use of appropriate indirect channels. Carlberg?s industry expertise includes cloud computing, virtualization, information security, identity and access management.
Calipsa?s Masterclass Helps Video Monitoring Leaders Build Their Businesses
Industry professionals will explore the global challenges and opportunities facing video monitoring operations during the second annual Calipsa Masterclass.
Dahua Technology Upgrades Its Open Application Platform
Dahua Technology has upgraded its open application platform by launching the Application Marketplace and DHOP Community on its brand new Dahua Hardware Open Platform (DHOP) website. DHOP is the company?s key initiative to bring together technology partners, system integrators, resellers and end-users. By opening its hardware devices to 3rd party developers, DHOP allows them to embed smart applications for the security and IoT industry.
ACPI Launches Police-Community Engagement Program to Help Improve Public Support for Law Enforcement
The American Crime Prevention Institute (ACPI) has developed a comprehensive training and education program designed as a vital step in strengthening community trust and respect for law enforcement. A recent series of highly publicized police-involved deaths of unarmed citizens has brought unprecedented acrimony toward law enforcement by some segments of the community.
The Loss Prevention Foundation and ASIS International Join Forces to Launch New Certificate Course
Theft, fraud, and losses cost the retail industry $61.7 billion in 2019, according to the annual National Retail Security Survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, security executives reported a steep increase in incidences of shoplifting, organized retail crime, and employee theft over the year prior. The
The PSIA Elects Jason Ouellette, Johnson Controls and Ewa Pigna, LenelS2, as Officers
PSIA announced it has elected Jason Ouellette, as its Chairman and Ewa Pigna, the Chief Technology Officer for LenelS2, a part of Carrier Global Corporation, as its Vice-Chairman. In addition, Peter Boriskin, the Chief Technology Officer for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas, will continue in his role as the organization?s treasurer. The PSIA membership develops specifications for enabling standards-based sharing of digital data and intelligence throughout the physical security and enterprise ecosystems.
dormakaba Offers New Blended Training Model for Official Certifications
From beginner to the expert user, the new dormakaba Learning Institute provides an extensive education curriculum that spans key industry topics as well as the dormakaba product portfolio. These in-person training combine classroom with hands-on exercises and range from two hours to multi-day, providing an intensive experience for peer-to-peer and hands-on learning. Each course includes a final exam to evaluate competency.
HID Global Works with Temenos to Help Banks Meet Heightened Demand for Trusted Mobile and Online Transactions
HID Global announced that it has collaborated with Temenos, the banking software company, to expand the features of HID?s multi-factor authentication solution that are seamlessly available to Temenos Infinity users through the Temenos MarketPlace. HID?s risk-based authentication solution is pre-integrated with Temenos Infinity, the digital front office product. Temenos is used in over 3,000 financial institutions and supports the digital transformation of banks worldwide.
Genetec kicks off new Podcast Series with Commissioner Dr. Ann Cavoukian
Focused on exploring key industry themes with global thought leaders spanning multiple disciplines, Engage: A Genetec podcast, examines a broad spectrum of safety and security topics, from digital transformation in business, city, and government operations, to vital technology topics including privacy, data sovereignty, and more. During this interview, Dr. Cavoukian talks about the importance of adopting a ?Privacy by Design? approach to software.