Corporate News
PSA Announces Partnership with IP Technology Labs
PSA announced the addition of IP Technology Labs to its network of partners. IP Technology Labs designs network solutions that eliminate network threats from spoofing, snooping, backdoors and lower costs with increased reliability for site-to-site remote access connectivity. Their easy-to-deploy appliances deliver verifiable end-to-end secure connectivity over any internet access without P2P while providing endpoint network access control and multi-factor protection.
SALTO Systems Acquires Gantner to Strengthen Access Control Solutions
SALTO is a manufacturer in electronic access control solutions. Having one of the broadest product portfolios in access control worldwide, SALTO can fulfil virtually every technical and functional requirement. Thus, access control solutions by SALTO can encompass almost every access point in a building and its perimeter. SALTO?s access control management software provides an intuitive user-centered software interface that makes it simple and secure to incorporate access control.
Virtual Security Showcase Expands to Bring New Technology Insights
Virtual Security Showcase returns for its second event with an expanded lineup of leading security manufacturers and service providers. From November 10th to 12th, nineteen leaders in the security industry will present their latest insights and solutions during the free online event. Attendees will benefit from the open flow of information on the latest technologies, solutions and strategies.
Orbital Sidekick Awarded $16M U.S. Air Force STRATFI Contract
Orbital Sidekick announced that it has been awarded a $16 million multi-year contract by the Department of the Air Force?s commercial investment group, in conjunction with Space and Missile Systems Center and the Air Force Research Laboratory, as part of its Strategic Financing (STRATFI) program. This award will allow OSK to accelerate the deployment of six advanced hyperspectral imaging satellites.
Interface Security Systems Promotes Brent Duncan to President and COO
Interface Security Systems announced the promotion of Brent Duncan to President and COO. Interface Security Systems is a portfolio company of SunTx Capital Partners and Prudential Capital Partners. Since joining Interface in April 2019 as Chief Revenue Officer, Duncan has been instrumental in transforming the company?s go-to-market strategy. Under Duncan?s leadership, Interface expanded its service offerings to a wider range of verticals.
HGH Wins Multi-Million Euro Contracts in the Middle-East and Europe
HGH recently won contracts worth about six million euros from world-leading shipyards in the Middle-East and in Europe, to equip new warships with SPYNELpanoramic thermal cameras and with their new IRSTsolution. The rise of new technologies urges naval forces to adapt their defence, detection and threat-tracking capabilities. SPYNEL-X is a sea-proven solution suited for self-protection of all surface vessels.
Deloitte Future of M&A Trends Survey: Dealmaker Optimism Remains High as Alternatives to Traditional M&A Take Center Stage
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty amidst a global pandemic, many dealmakers remain optimistic about the outlook for the year ahead as they increasingly pursue alternative merger and acquisition (M&A) methods to navigate the crisis and pursue new disruptive business growth strategies. According to Deloitte?s new ?Future of M&A Trends Survey?, more than 6 in 10 survey respondents expect U.S. M&A activity to return to pre-COVID-19 levels within the next 12 months.
Alcatraz Sponsors PSA Security Network?s ADAPT 2020 Virtual Event
Alcatraz has been added to the lineup of sponsors for PSA Security Network?s ADAPT 2020 virtual managerial conference for system integrators.
Aiphone’s Select IX Series Receive UL Standard 62368-1 for Audio/Video Certification
Aiphone and security communication products announced that 14 of its most popular IX Series IP video intercom stations and components have received certification from UL, an independent global safety science company that tests and certifies products. The IX Series IP video intercom stations and components which received UL certification were tested under UL standard, 62368-1, for audio/video, information, and communication technology equipment.
WatchGuard Expands Channel Program, Unleashes Endpoint Security Solutions
WatchGuard Technologies announced that both its existing and newly added partners from the Panda Security acquisition now have access to the full suite of products and services from both companies via WatchGuard?s worldwide network of authorized distributors. Panda products are now available individually and through Passport, WatchGuard?s bundle of user-centric security services.
GSX+ 2020 Innovative Virtual Forum Proves to Be a Success
The virtual doors have closed on the inaugural Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+), paving the way for a new generation of virtual and hybrid events moving forward. Presented by ASIS International, GSX+ offered five days filled with live and on-demand education and networking for the global security community. Attendance for the breakthrough event was strong – with more than 4,500 registrants from 82 countries, along with 88 exhibitors populating the virtual Marketplace.
Hanwha Receives UL Cybersecurity Certification for Wisenet 7 Cameras
Hanwha Techwin America announced that it has received the UL CAP (Cybersecurity Assurance Program) certification for its recently-launched range of IP cameras featuring Wisenet 7 SoC. The UL Cybersecurity Assurance Program (UL CAP) aims to minimize risks by creating standardized, testable criteria for assessing software vulnerabilities and weaknesses in embedded products and systems. This helps reduce exploitation, address known malware, enhance security controls, and expand security awareness.
Celtic FC Signs Sponsorship Deal with Dahua Technology
Dahua Technology has entered into a six-figure sponsorship deal with Celtic FC, supplying the club with state of the art video-based technology and equipment. Under the sponsorship deal, Dahua is supplying video walls for locations such as the Celtic Store and Media Centre at Celtic Park, high-tech quad-rotor drones to help with player training and development, and electronic whiteboards to be used for staff training, as well as meetings and presentations for staff and visitors.
ADT Invests in Percepta Labs ?Ethical AI? Security Technology Startup
ADT announced that via its commercial channel, it is investing in Percepta Labs. ADT Commercial is a premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety, and risk consulting services in the U.S., and through its investment will fund the commercialization and application of the startup?s cutting-edge AI technology to help detect and deter shoplifting. ADT Commercial will work directly with Percepta to further test and develop the application of Percepta?s AI technology.
GSX+ 2020: The World’s Premier Virtual Security Experience Breaks New Ground
ASIS International opens their annual conference today on an entirely new virtual platform to provide maximum value for association members during the unprecedented global pandemic.The new virtual experience, branded GSX+, builds on the annual Global Security Exchange (GSX) event and promises to be the largest virtual gathering of global security professionals. GSX+ is delivering a fully virtual experience that includes CPE-eligible education sessions, a robust Marketplace (virtual exhibit hall), and lively peer-to-peer networking.
Viakoo Awarded Patent for IoT Quality Measurement System
Viakoo has been awarded a patent for their systems and methods of measuring the quality of video surveillance IoT infrastructure. The innovative Viakoo solution generates three key measurements that together define the overall operational health of an IoT surveillance system. These measurements can be used to identify whether a video stream is working properly, can alert users when there are issues that could threaten the integrity of the video recording.
Ojo Technology Promotes Vice President and Adds Supervising Project and Operations Managers
Ojo Technology has promoted Chris Krajewski to vice president of sales and services. Ulises (Lou) Ramirez has been hired as the manager for the company?s project management team and Saul Abreu joins the company as operations manager for the Sacramento office.
Krajewski started with the company as the general manager of its Central Valley office located in Stockton, Calif. He was later promoted to vice president of services and will now also take on the role of vice president of sales.
Security Industry Pro Holley Hunt Joins Alcatraz as Director of Business Development
Holley Hunt has joined Alcatraz as Director of Business Development. Hunt leads Alcatraz in discovering and pursuing new business opportunities and partnerships as the technology security startup carves out a new industry ? autonomous access control. Prior to joining Alcatraz, Hunt served as Director of Business Development and Global Strategic Account Executive for Johnson Controls. She also was Business Development Manager for Qognify,
Milestone Systems Creates New Technology Partner Area Focused on Co-created Innovation
Milestone Systems creates new Technology Partner area focused on co-created innovation with the Milestone Community. This area will focus on scaling, strengthening, and deepening the co-created innovation and collaboration with technology partners. Co-created innovation accelerates time to value which enables the growth of our combined businesses. To lead the new Technology Partner area, Milestone Systems is promoting Keven Marier to Vice President of Technology Partners.
HID Global Introduces HID ELEMENT For Superior Quality, High-Volume Industrial and Financial Card Printing
HID Global unveiled its new HID ELEMENT product line, the industry?s first heavy-duty, fully modular desktop-based card personalization portfolio that establishes a new category for mid-range and high-volume market segments. The portfolio?s enhanced card production capabilities, flexible system architecture and cost-effective deployment model empower organizations to create custom secure ID and financial card production solutions.