Corporate News
Hexagon Adds end-to-end 3D Security Surveillance Capabilities with the Acquisition of TACTICAWARE
Hexagon announced the acquisition of TACTICAWARE, a provider of LiDAR-based 3D surveillance software used to monitor and protect critical infrastructure and buildings ? from powerplants and airports to commercial and residential buildings and more. Unlike conventional systems that typically only monitor perimeters, Accur8vision delivers situational awareness of an intruder?s exact location, size, speed, and movement trajectory ? all of which can be visualized within a 3D digital reality.
Verint to Host Webinar on Convergence of Fraud, Physical Security and AI
Verint Fraud and Security Solutions will host an hour-long webinar on Thursday, August 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET, during which several speakers will look at how shifting away from an autonomous security approach to a more structured convergence model can help mitigate cyber and physical security vulnerabilities, and how new technologies like AI factor into today?s converged security models. Organizations are facing a glutton of cyber and physical threats: hacking, phishing, data breaches, identity theft and beyond.
Sarah Lawler-Muzquiz Joins Alcatraz as Director of Channel Sales
Alcatraz has named Sarah Lawler-Muzquiz as Director of Channel Sales. Lawler-Muzquiz is the latest addition to the team for Alcatraz. Based in Los Angeles, Lawler-Muzquiz builds influential, executive-level relationships and drives sales, marketing, account management, and technical training in the engineering, construction, and integrator channels for end users. Lawler-Muzquiz joins Alcatraz from Johnson Controls where she served in various roles, including Account Executive for Building/Connected Technologies, Strategic Owner Account Manager, and Sales Engineer.
Boon Edam?s Tourlock Security Door Reaches 40th Anniversary as Proven Tailgating Prevention Solution
Boon Edam announces the 40th anniversary of the launch of the company?s renowned Tourlock security revolving door. The demand for this reliable security entrance, first built in 1980, continues to grow as the risks to organizations due to unauthorized entry increase. Today, the Tourlock is used in thousands of facilities worldwide including commercial campuses and government buildings due to its high level of throughput and ability to prevent unauthorized access without the need for manned supervision.
StoneLock Announces Yanik Brunet as New General Manager
StoneLock announced Yanik Brunet as the company?s new General Manager. Bringing three decades of experience transforming technology companies into industry leaders and innovators, Brunet will lead StoneLock’s expansion while driving company culture and vision as the company prepares to launch a new product this year. As General Manager, Brunet will oversee the overall operations of the company, including product development, marketing, sales and customer success programming.
IDIS Announces Staff Appointments
IDIS announced several new staff appointments and hires at IDIS America. Andy Cruz has been named Area Sales Manager for the Houston, Texas region. Cruz brings over fourteen years of security industry experience spanning systems integration, sales, and distribution. Mark Creighton has come aboard as Area Sales Manager for the Southern California territory. A retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, Creightonhas been a valued resource in the security industry.
Brivo Launches Financing Program for Commercial and Multifamily Security Management Systems
As part of its commitment to providing accessible and innovative security solutions, Brivo launched its Financing Program. The Brivo Financing Program allows customers to implement access control, multifamily, or video surveillance projects with little to no upfront investment and consistent, predictable payments over time. Most organizations have access control systems that are three years or older but no plans to upgrade obsolete systems.
ADT Commercial Announces New Appointments to Enterprise Security Risk Group
ADT Commercial announced the hiring of three senior-level security professionals to join ADT Commercial?s Enterprise Security Risk Group (eSRG). The new members of the team boast wide-ranging experience in Fortune 500 companies, healthcare and law enforcement to help commercial organizations as they focus on business continuity, resiliency and adopting best practices in disruptive and uncertain times.
HID Global Brings Trust to Online and Mobile Banking at Both Traditional and All-Digital Financial Institutions
As consumers embrace the convenience of online and mobile banking at traditional and the latest all-digital financial institutions, it has become an increasingly difficult challenge to combat cybersecurity threats while complying with regulatory data-protection mandates. HID Global has solved those challenges for numerous banks as part of their digital transformations. Even with financial institutions returning to normal operating hours, many believe digital banking will grow in importance as part of ensuring business continuity.
Silvertrac Software Announces the Launch of Thinkcurity.com
Silvertrac Software announced the launch of Thinkcurity.com. Thinkcurity ? an online learning and networking community for the private security industry ?has released multimedia content on the Silvertrac website since August 2019? garnering over 20,000 views over 9 months. The launch of a Thinkcurity website marks an unprecedented shift in the industry to make collaboration and business development more accessible and affordable than ever.
Motorola Solutions Introduces Technology to Support Public-Private Partnerships
Motorola Solutions announced the latest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio through the introduction of new technology to support Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programs. PPP allows public safety officials and businesses in the community to collaborate through the sharing of video footage and information to better prevent and respond to incidents. Businesses are able to stipulate which sites and cameras would be accessible to public safety command centers.
Botswana Selects Pangea?s eVisa Solution as Part of the Country?s Expansion of Digital Services
Israel?s Pangea, which specializes in digital transformation of government and business services, has been selected by the government of Botswana to integrate its eVisa solution as part of the southern African country?s efforts to expand its digital and online services. This will enable visitors to Botswana to obtain a visa online and have a seamless entry upon arrival at all the land and air arrival points in the country.
Boon Edam and Guidepost Solutions Offer Webinar on Post-COVID Secure Lobbies
Boon Edam announced the release of a recorded webinar, ?The New Lobby Experience: Creating Safer Entrances for All People,? co-hosted with Guidepost Solutions, LLC, a global firm offering security and technology consulting solutions. A panel of experts discuss the impact of COVID-19 and pandemics, for the near and long term, on lobby design, the challenges of maintaining security amid new requirements for social distancing and creating a touchless experience.
3xLOGIC Moves to Expanded Offices While Re-launching 3xLOGIC Website
3xLOGIC announced it has been busy moving into new space in the midst of these challenging times. If moving wasn?t enough, a dedicated team has completed a re-launch of a new 3xLOGIC website, which went live on July 8th. The offices boast many new capabilities compared to the old space ?expanded office space for a Marketing studio, product development teams, customer meeting rooms, and an open floorplan to increase efficiency for the Technical and inside Sales teams.
PSA TEC 2021 Opens Call for Presentations
PSA announced the call for presentations for PSA TEC 2021 is open. Sessions will be selected that serve a variety of disciplines and focus on emerging technologies, critical issues in the industry and tool development to augment attendees? knowledge base needed to drive the industry forward. TEC features industry-leading education and certification programs, networking, and dedicated exhibit hours designed to advance the skills and expertise of industry professionals nationwide.
Allied Universal Expands Technology Services Division; Acquires Chicago-Based Phoenix Systems & Service
Allied Universal announced the acquisition of Phoenix Systems & Service, Inc. ? a full service security systems integrator providing security solutions to customers in Chicago and across the nation. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. PSSI, with revenues exceeding $16 million and 35 employees, is known as one of the premiere integrators for Access Control, Digital Video, Optical Turnstiles, and Intercom systems in the nation.
ASIS Announces Expansive Education Program for GSX+
ASIS International has announced its educational lineup for Global Security Exchange Plus 2020. The impressive slate includes more than 100 scheduled and on-demand sessions, organized into five subject matter areas, and reinforces ASIS?s commitment to providing the most diverse, thought-provoking, educational programs for security professionals worldwide. Through GSX+, attendees can earn up to 25 CPEs. Attendees with an All-Access pass will be able to access GSX+ sessions.
Ontic Appoints Pioneering Security Expert Fred Burton to Lead New Center for Protective Intelligence
Ontic announced the appointment of Fred Burton as executive director of its new Ontic Center for Protective Intelligence. A New York Times bestselling author, former special agent and counterterrorism authority, Burton joins Ontic following the company?s recent $12 million Series A funding led by Felicis Ventures. The Ontic Center for Protective Intelligence provides strategic consulting, multidimensional services and resources for safety and security professionals at major corporations technology, retail, and consumer products sectors.
Interface Security Systems, Sally Beauty and Whereable Technologies Host Webinar on Protecting Lone Workers
nterface Security Systems, together with Sally Beauty and Whereable Technologies will host a webinar called: ?5 Actionable Steps You Can Take to Safeguard Your Lone Workers Now?. Today, a wide range of businesses including retailers, restaurants, banks, hospitality chains, and real estate companies are having to adapt their business models while operating with reduced staff. While lone employees play a critical role in keeping these businesses up and running, they are more at risk of encountering life threats at work.
Identiv Appoints Mike Taylor as New Vice President of Global Sales
Mike Taylor will lead Identiv?s global sales and business development efforts for its physical access control system (PACS) products and solutions. In this role, he will lead the global sales team across all of the PACS division and report to CEO Steve Humphreys. Taylor joins Identiv with more than 20 years of sales and leadership experience. At AMAG Technology, Taylor served as Vice President of North American Sales where he led strategic sales and growth initiatives.