Corporate News
Veratad’s Tom Canfarotta to Participate as a Panelist at The Privacy + Security Forum
Veratad Technologies announced that Tom Canfarotta, Veratad’s Director of Strategic Accounts & Client Quality Services, has been invited to participate as a panellist on the “Beware the Dark [Patterns] Side: Thinking Creatively about User Experience without Sacrificing Compliance” at the Privacy + Security Forum at The Marvin Center, Washington, D.C. The Privacy + Security Forum breaks down the silos of privacy and security by bringing together seasoned thought leaders.
Echodyne to Present at AMTA 2019
Echodyne announced that they will be presenting a new paper entitled “A Compact Reconfigurable Millimeter-Wave Antenna Measurement System Based Upon an Industrial Robot,” at the AMTA 2019 in San Diego, CA on October 9th. AMTA 2019 brings together industry leaders dedicated to the development and dissemination of theory, best practices and applications of antenna, radar signature and other electromagnetic measurement technologies.
ASSA ABLOY Acquires LifeSafety Power
ASSA ABLOY has acquired LifeSafety Power, a leading US supplier of smart integrated access control power solutions for OEMs, integrators and end-users. LifeSafety Power was established in 2009 and has some 65 employees. The main office is located in Libertyville, Illinois. Sales for 2019 are expected to reach about USD 30 million with a good EBIT margin and the acquisition will be accretive to EPS from start. The ASSA ABLOY Group is a global leader in access solutions.
STANLEY Security Senior Sales Manager Appointed to Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association Board of Directors?
STANLEY Security announced Topher Cramm has been named to the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association Board of Directors. This is STANLEY Security?s first addition to the RLPSA board. The RLPSA is an exclusive community of loss prevention professionals who focus on helping members minimize losses and reduce liabilities within the restaurant and food industries. This is achieved through shared information about industry trends and a connected network of peers.
My Alarm Center Announces New Additions to Corporate Leadership Team
My Alarm Center announced two new additions to its executive leadership team. Evan Flamm, Senior Vice President of Finance, and Chris Honigman, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, will provide critical departmental oversight and continue company growth initiatives. As Senior Vice President of Finance, Evan Flamm is responsible for developing the company’s financial strategy, policies and plans. These include assessing operating results and impact on profitability.
Camden Promotes David Price to Vice President, Communications and Corporate Development
Camden Door Controls announced the promotion of David Price to Vice President, Communications and Corporate Development. David joined Camden Door as Marketing Manager in 2010 and has been instrumental in the rapid growth of the company since that time. Price will continue to manage all internal and external corporate communications, Camden?s Customer Service and Order Entry departments, as well as assume new responsibilities for the creation and implementation of new corporate strategies.
Nortek Security & Control Appoints Richard Pugnier Vice President of Marketing
Nortek Security and Control LLC announced the appointment of Richard Pugnier as Vice President of Marketing, reporting directly to Senior Vice President Global Sales and Marketing Bruce Mungiguerra. Pugnier will be based in the company?s Carlsbad, CA headquarters and will be responsible for Nortek Security & Control marketing across all channels. Previously, he served as Vice President and Head of Global Marketing at Kontron where he helped drive company revenue from $150M to nearly $1B.
Dahua Technology Partner Day Showcases the Latest Security Advances
Dahua Technology successfully held its Dahua Technology Partner Day at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid. The event has brought together strategic technological partners of the company, who have been sharing their expertise and know-how in the development of smart end-to-end solutions. The conference kicked off with an opening speech by Mr. Jason Zhao, Dahua VP & General Manager of Overseas Business.
Milestone Systems Appoints Ritesh Deokar as New Country Manager, India
The appointment of Ritesh Deokar is a strategically important move for the company, adding valuable experience and expertise which complement Milestone Systems? ambitious expansion plans in the region. Ritesh joins the company from a senior management position at L&T, where he was responsible for Global Alliances. Prior to that, he was employed as National Alliance manager at Wipro Limited.
Invixium Launches its Full Range of Biometric Solutions in South Africa
Invixium marked its official launch into South Africa with an exclusive private event in Johannesburg on September 18th, 2019. Hosted in collaboration with their distribution partner Pyro-Tech, the event was held at the Sandton Sun hotel, Johannesburg. The audience comprised of top Access Control Panel Manufacturers, local system integrators and security consultants, who were enlightened on the Invixium product offerings.
Boon Edam?s Just-Released Security Survey Highlights the Impact and Challenges of Tailgating
Boon Edam announced the results of a recent survey regarding the risks and security threats associated with tailgating. A majority of the respondents, made up of security professionals, believe that tailgating remains a critical threat and does not seem to be abating. More than 185 end users and security advisors within the U.S. and Canada responded to eight multiple-choice questions.
RS2 Technologies Appoints Veteran Security Industry Professional to Field Engineering Role
RS2 Technologies has named Gale Poch to the newly created role of Field Sales Engineer. In this role, Poch will deliver on-site and remote support for systems integrator partners and end-user clients to guarantee their immediate and ongoing success with RS2 Technologies. Poch is a seasoned sales and engineering professional who will play a pivotal role in supporting the regional sales management team.
PerpetuityARC Training to Run Dubai Bootcamp for Security Professionals Wanting ASIS CPP
PerpetuityARC Training, part of Linx International Group has announced that security management professionals operating in Dubai and the wider UAE, will have the opportunity to train for the internationally recognised ASIS Certified Protection Professional accreditation, when it runs its renowned five-day intensive Bootcamp. ASIS International is the world?s largest organisation for security professionals.
Crown Sterling Decrypts RSA Assymmetric Public Keys in Live Demonstration
Crown Sterling announced that the company conducted a live demonstration and decrypted two RSA asymmetric public keys at a public gathering at Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Beach, California. Crown Sterling hosted the event where Crown Sterling Computer Scientists decrypted two 256-bit asymmetric public keys in approximately 50 seconds from a standard laptop computer.
Security Distribution Veterans Make a Comeback and Acquire Custom Electronic Supply
Custom Electronic Supply, a wholesale distributor of security electronics based in San Jose, California, was acquired on August 30th, 2019 by security distribution veterans Jason Dennis, Lannie Green, Matthew Green, and Danny Cranford. Dennis, along with Matt and Lannie Green, has deep distribution roots. They are the former owners of San Antonio-based Security General International.
OTA Analysis Finds Most Organizations not Ready for New Privacy Regulations
The Internet Society?s Online Trust Alliance announced the results of its latest report, ?Are Organizations Ready for New Privacy Regulations??. OTA analyzed 29 variables in 1,200 privacy statements against common themes in three major privacy regulations: the European Union?s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act, and Canada?s PIPEDA.
Dortronics Releases Latest Whitepaper: Best Practices for Selecting and Installing Door Interlock Technology
Dortronics has released the latest whitepaper in their on-going series of thought leadership content designed to provide installers and users alike with the latest insight on door control applications and technologies. Best practices in selecting and applying door interlock solutions, covering: identifying specific uses and applications; types of door interlock systems; how to choose the right interlock configuration.
Milestone Systems Wins Gold Award For Excellence In Learning From Brandon Hall Group
Milestone Systems has won a Brandon Hall Group gold award for excellence in the Learning Category. The ?Best Advance in Creating an Extended Enterprise Learning Program? has been awarded to the Milestone Systems. This award is for written descriptions of learning programs that were specifically designed for an audience other than internal employees.
ADT Strengthens Commercial Offering with the Purchase of Denver’s Systems Group and Fusion Fire Protection in DC Metro
ADT continues to broaden its commercial presence announced two asset purchase agreements with Systems Group and Fusion Fire Protection. These agreements will continue to enhance technical capabilities and expand the organization?s geographic reach. Both Systems Group and Fusion Fire Protection are staffed by NICET-Certified professionals to assist customers.
ADT Commercial Announces New Executive Leadership Team
ADT announces the leadership team for ADT Commercial. ADT Commercial is a leading provider of enterprise security, fire, and life safety solutions to meet the complex needs of its commercial and National Accounts clients. ADT Commercial is built on the foundation of customer service excellence and strengthened by a broad portfolio of security, fire, and risk management solutions.