Corporate News
Genetec is Fastest Growing Access Control Software Provider in the World According to new Omdia report
According to Omdia (Informa)?s latest access control report, Genetec is the fastest-growing access control software provider in the world. The report showed Genetec rising to 4th position globally with a growth rate of nearly 5 times the pace of the market. Enterprise, government, education, and public safety organizations are moving away from proprietary solutions in favor of secure access control solutions that are part of a unified physical security platform.
New Regional Sales Manager – Mid Atlantic at 3xLOGIC
Bill Davis joins 3xLOGIC as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. Bill is an industry veteran with 20 years of Security Industry and IT selling experience working with the System Integrator and the End-User. As a long-time technology enthusiast and early adopter, he?s skilled at bridging the gap between traditional client/server-focused organizations and the emerging IoT/Cloud platforms that are rapidly being adopted today.
Patriot One Announces CEO Leadership Transition
Patriot One Technologies announces that Martin Cronin, the Company?s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and one of its early founding members, will be stepping down from his position as CEO. Having overseen the successful rollout of the PATSCAN Multi-Sensor Threat Detection Platform and the commencement of initial sales of the product, Mr. Cronin will remain CEO and a Board Member until his replacement has been found, after which he will remain on the Board in an advisory role.
Synectics Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification Under the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program
Synectics announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Synectics’ command and control platform, Synergy 3, interfaces with the OnGuard access control system, allowing customers to fully benefit from the respective feature sets. Through the LenelS2 OnGuard access control system, Synergy 3 users can view current hardware status, open doors, set reader modes, control access alarms, activate/deactivate pulse outputs, and detect risk indicator.
HID Global Acquires Access-IS, a Leading Global Provider of Miniaturized Reader Devices
HID Global announced that it has acquired Access-IS, a leading technology provider of miniaturized reader devices that combine a number of key technologies ideal for mission-critical environments. Access-IS?s proven technology and solutions broaden HID Global?s technology portfolio, accelerate its vertical market expansion, and add new product offerings that help meet customers? evolving needs for integrated, digitized solutions.
Iris ID Named to Inc. 5000 List of America?s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Iris ID announced it was ranked number 2,947 in the 2020 version of the Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation?s fastest-growing private companies. Since 1997, Iris ID has developed, produced, and sold the world?s fastest, convenient, and most accurate iris-based biometric solutions for access control, identity verification, and time and attendance. Iris ID platforms are used around the world in many markets including transportation, healthcare, immigration, finance, and national ID.
Genetec launches e-book to Help Public Safety Organizations Build Safer, Smarter Cities
Today, the resilience of cities depends on the open communication and connection between a wide variety of systems and organizations including health officials, businesses, traffic control, public works, schools, transit authorities, hospital administrations, among many others. To help public safety organizations navigate options and evaluate different technologies, Genetec and Intel have co-authored an e-book called Enhancing Public Safety: Considerations for building Safer, Smarter Cities.
Smarter Security Hires New Sales Executive
Bruce Kutsche joins as the company?s Senior Director of Solution Sales. Kutsche brings valuable security experience and leadership to strategically direct Sales initiatives, delivering smarter solutions that redefine intelligent Access and Entrance Control. Prior to joining Smarter Security, Bruce gained valuable experience within access control and integration, managing national and global account teams with companies such as Sensormatic, Tyco, and ADT.
PSA Announces Corporate Social Responsibility Program
PSA announced the launch of its corporate social responsibility program to better its community as well as the low-voltage systems integration industry as a whole. PSA is focused on philanthropic giving, volunteerism and employee wellness, as well as developing the next generation leaders in the industry. PSA established a community service committee that regularly comes up with initiatives for employees to support.
Allied Universal?s Robert J. Wheeler Appointed as Maritime Sector Chief at InfraGard San Diego
Allied Universal announces the appointment of Robert J. Wheeler, Vice President ? Aviation/Maritime Operations for Allied Universal?s National Government Services as Maritime Sector Chief at InfraGard San Diego. InfraGard is an FBI-affiliated nonprofit organization whose mission is to mitigate criminal and terrorist threats, risks and losses for the purpose of protecting the region?s crucial infrastructure and people. Robert J. Wheeler has worked in the security industry for over 20 years.
Qognify Appoints New Director of Channel Sales & National Accounts for the Americas
Qognify announced the appointment of Jeff Swaim, as Director of Channel Sales & National Accounts, Americas. He joins Qognify with a focus to drive the sales performance for its Ocularis video management system (VMS), as well as defining and delivering growth strategy for the company?s National Accounts Program. Jeff brings more than 18 years of experience to Qognify, holding sales and leadership positions in the security and video surveillance industries, including leadership roles at US Army.
Invixium and SIASA Announce Distribution Partnership for Mexico
Invixium and SIASA jointly announce an exclusive partnership to distribute Invixium?s range of biometric products to SIASA?s customers in Mexico. Invixium announced a range of new product and software solutions as a direct response to the pandemic as businesses within and outside of Mexico must adapt to COVID-19. Further, IXM TOUCH 2 is now touchless: a field upgrade can be purchased for existing devices to enable face recognition.
TDSi Expands its Logistics Team to Support Customer Needs
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Beech to its Logistics Team, based at the company?s headquarters in Poole, Dorset. Keith?s expertise in managing the shipping and movement of TDSi?s integrated security products, to partners and customers around the world, is particularly important during the post-COVID-19 restrictions and transition to the new normal. With the restrictions and social distancing rules of the new normal, Keith has a pivotal role.
Genetec Announces Favorable Conclusion in Patent Infringement Case
Pierre Racz, President of Genetec as the company announced that a patent infringement lawsuit initiated by a non-practicing entity (NPE) was withdrawn by the NPE at an early stage of the proceedings. In a rare result, the NPE paid an undisclosed sum to Genetec. The practice, known as ?patent trolling?, involves groups that don?t create technology, but rather aggregate patents that are generally of no technological value to use as the basis to initiate IP infringement cases against businesses.
Johnson Controls Acquires Qolsys, Inc. to Capitalize on Emerging Technologies
Johnson Controls announced it has acquired the remaining stake of Qolsys, after owning a majority since 2014. Qolsys enhances Johnson Controls’ global innovation platform delivering next-generation security and smart building solutions. By applying data from both inside and outside buildings, Johnson Controls OpenBlue digital platforms empower customers to manage operations while delivering safety and security in dynamic and agile environments.
Alcatraz Names Debraj Sinha as Product Marketing Manager
Alcatraz, the developer of secure frictionless access control platforms, has named Debraj Sinha as Product Marketing Manager ? an important role as the physical security technology startup brings its innovative Rock facial authentication product to market. Based in Silicon Valley, Sinha oversees all marketing efforts related to Alcatraz and its core hardware and software solutions including product launch and go-to-market strategy.
SAFR from RealNetworks Awarded $1.9M in Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Contracts from the USAF
SAFR announced it has been awarded two Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contracts of approximately $950k each or $1.9M in total from AFWERX. These contracts provide funding to adapt the SAFR platform for use by the Air Force for perimeter security and secure access. Once developed for the USAF, the SBIR/STTR program allows for any other federal agency to award a sole-source contract for technology developed under the program. SAFR will be enhanced to integrate real-time facial recognition across a range of fixed and mobile device embedded cameras
Motorola Solutions Acquires Global Video Security Solutions Provider Pelco for $110M in Cash
Motorola Solutions announced it has completed the acquisition of Pelco. Pelco designs develop and distribute end-to-end video technology, including video security cameras and video management system software. The company?s scalable solutions and commitment to service delivery enable customers of all sizes to mitigate risk, increase operational efficiencies, and enhance safety.
New Faces Join The PureTech Systems Team
PureTech is proud to announce and welcome Rick Cottle as the Company’s Operations Manager. Rick will provide strong leadership and oversight of the customer support and system deployment teams as PureTech continues to expand into new markets. Prior to joining the PureTech Team, he has worked in the semiconductor industry, space systems avionics, and commercial aerospace software, as an engineer, manufacturing manager, and software development manager.
Proven Sales & Technology Leader Greg Harman Announced as Stonelock Regional Director of Sales
StoneLock announced Greg Harman as the company?s new Regional Director of Sales. With an in-depth knowledge of sales, cloud-based solutions, technology, and enterprise security, Harman will provide strategic leadership to StoneLock’s North America sales team as the company continues unprecedented growth and expansion. Prior to joining StoneLock, Harman oversaw the successful launch of cloud-based access control solutions targeting the North American market.