Corporate News
Arecont Vision Costar on the Move
Arecont Vision Costar announces the opening of new corporate headquarters, manufacturing, and warehousing operations, plus the creation of an Advanced Technology Center (ATC). Arecont Vision Costar launched in July of 2018 as a business unit of Coppell, Texas-based Costar Technologies, Inc. The company took over the original Arecont Vision LLC?s Los Angeles County facilities in Glendale, California without interruption.
Phishing Tests: The Only Way To Keep Your Business Safe From Email Phishing Attacks?
According to Wombat?s 2018 State of the Phish survey, 76% of organizations say they experienced phishing attacks in 2017. Daniel Markuson, a digital privacy expert at NordVPN, confirms that no company is immune to these attacks. According to him, employees remain the weakest security link. Daniel advises you to educate your employees continuously. They need to know the importance of verifying the security of the site, not clicking suspicious links, and never giving out their personal information.
Dahua Technology Revenue Reaches RMB 23.666 Billion, YOY Increase Of 25.58%
Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. announced its unaudited preliminary financial data for the year of 2018. During the year of 2018, Dahua Technology achieved a total operating revenue of RMB 23,665,688,106.22 (USD: 3.45 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 25.58%. Operating Profit amounted to RMB 2,696,619,590.13 (USD: 0.39 billion), representing an increase of 2.44% as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
PSA Announces Partners For Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Program
PSA announced the industry partners who have signed on to be part of its Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) program. PSA has partnered with industry-leading solutions providers to bring cloud-based cybersecurity services, video management, remote video monitoring, and access control solutions to systems integrators as part of a comprehensive program that will support implementation of the new business model into their existing operations.
Milestone Systems Launches Milestone Marketplace
The global video management industry is seeing innovation like never before, creating new opportunities that transform the way video management technology is used not only to protect people and assets, but also to help optimize business and improve the way people live and work. Milestone Systems? open platform makes these innovations easily available to buyers—integrators, consultants and end-customers—enabling the industry to build intelligent solutions together and expand their reach.
ONVIF To Speak On Smart Buildings, Interoperability At PSA TEC 2019
ONVIF announced that it will be a featured speaker at the upcoming PSA TEC 2019, the premier education and networking event for systems integrators, to be held March 11-14, in Denver, Colorado. To highlight the role of access control in the burgeoning smart building market, David Busco of Anixter will present on behalf of ONVIF in the session ?Driving the Future: How Interoperability Standards in Access Control Can Enable Smart Building Success? from 1 ? 2pm on Tuesday, March 12.
Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH (RNA) Takes Over Part Of Nexolink Solutions AG
Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH (RNA) has acquired all assets of the former start-up Nexolink Solutions AG regarding the Sensor Connector, a device that gathers data and conditions of a machine with the help of sensors. The deal includes all intellectual property rights for the devices and IoT Platform, laboratory equipment, stock, etc. All data is analyzed and visualized on an IoT Platform, which is also part of the deal.
Security 101 Opens Its Doors In Chicago With New Office
Security 101 announced it is expanding into the Chicago market with the opening of a new office. David Ritland, an accomplished businessman, is the owner and president of the new franchise office. Most recently Ritland was president of The Sentral Group, a large contract manufacturer of electrical wire harnesses, based in Lincolnshire, Ill.
Charlie Platipodis Joins SightLogix as VP Sales & Marketing
SightLogix announced that Charlie Platipodis, a security industry veteran with over 30 years of executive sales leadership, has joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing. Charlie is a well-known and highly respected sales executive with an extensive record of success. Most recently, he served as vice president of sales and vice president of national accounts for SecurityLink, where he helped grow the company to number two in North America.
New PLAI Agent Featured At ISC West Demo
The PSIA will show continued momentum for its Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) spec at ISC West 2019. One of the critical components is the introduction of an independent commercial PLAI Agent by Cruatech of Dublin, Ireland. This Agent acts as central hub, to allow interchange between disparate PACS and biometric vendors.
Top 10 Signs A Security Audit Is Overdue
It?s the first quarter of a New Year and businesses are already busy reviewing budgets for ways to save money. One line item that can impact business the most ? loss. Employee theft alone is a crime that costs U.S. businesses $50 billion annually, according to Statistic Brain. So if you aren?t sure who is keeping watch over your property and assets, and how they reduce preventable loss, it might be time for a security audit.
ISONAS Announces Participation In Milestone?s 2019 Integration Platform Symposium
ISONAS announced its participation in the 14th annual Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS). This annual event will be held this year in Nashville, Tenn. February 25th – 26th, where ISONAS will showcase its access control integration with Milestone XProtect® video management software. ISONAS and Milestone have a strong history built on a powerful solution; helping customers seamlessly connect their access control and video management systems.
Arcules Highlights Cloud Video Services At Interactive Event
Arcules will host an Open House at the company?s headquarters in Irvine, Calif., to provide security and IT leaders, and resellers with the opportunity to learn more about the company. Attendees will have the chance to explore the Arcules cloud-based video service offering, gain insight into its ideas for future technological developments, and meet with key members of the leadership and sales teams.
Security Industry Association Names New Director Of Education And Training
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dr. Elizabeth (Elli) Voorhees as its new director of education and training. In this role, Voorhees ?who previously served as director of certifications and compliance for the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4)? will drive all education and certification program activity for SIA and through SIA?s partners in support of the SIA membership and larger industry goals.
The Armored Group And TerraHawk Partner On Surveillance Tower And Other New Products
The Armored Group, LLC (TAG) have joined forces. TerraHawk will be rebranded as TerraHawk built by TAG Specialty Vehicles. The company will offer SWAT teams, border patrol teams, private security teams and others in high-risk situations armored and unarmored vehicles outfitted with protective elevated surveillance towers. These towers provide viewing from high vantage points giving responders better sight lines which may be critical to positive resolutions.
Agent Vi Announces Annual Channel Partner Awards
Agent Video Intelligence announced its seventh annual Channel Partner Awards, honoring leading members of its Channel Partner ProgramThis special accolade recognizes six partners for their exceptional partnership and efforts during 2018 in their respective regions. Exanet is the Agent Vi Outstanding Partner of the Year for 2018, recognized for their professionalism in winning deployments such as the Vicente L
SIA Launches AcceleRISE, A New Event For Young Professionals In The Security Industry
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced AcceleRISE, a new conference for tomorrow?s security leaders featuring top-quality idea sharing, coaching, business skills development, networking and inspiration. AcceleRISE 2019 will be held Aug. 14-16 at the Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AcceleRISE—hosted by SIA?s RISE community for young professionals and those new to the industry—will present blended learning sessions featuring a mix of keynotes, panel sessions, team building exercises, peer networking and workshops.
Genetec Awarded Mercury Security Platinum Premier Status
Genetec announced that Mercury Security part of HID Global, the global leader in OEM access control technology, has awarded Genetec the highest level in their partner program, Platinum Premier. The Platinum Premier status recognizes Mercury’s select business partners who demonstrate continued market growth, strong integration with Mercury solutions, and shared interest in the open architecture approach to access control.
Race Driver Valtteri Bottas Partners With Locking Security Brand Abloy
One of the best-known Finns in the world, Valtteri Bottas, and the most valued brand in Finland, ABLOY, are to start a collaboration, with the aim of strengthening the renewed ABLOY brand overseas. Finnish locking solutions provider Abloy and racing driver Valtteri Bottas as announced at the launch of its renewed ABLOY brand to approximately 700 Abloy employees in Joensuu, Finland. With this collaboration, Abloy will start to implement its renewed ABLOY brand among its customers, partners and employees worldwide.
Arcules Adds New Senior Sales Leader
Arcules announced that it has named Cody Flood as Senior Director of Sales for the United States and Canada. In this role, Flood will focus on amplifying the momentum of the regional sales team, and play a significant role in accelerating adoption of the Arcules cloud-based service. Flood joins Arcules with extensive experience in security, IoT, cloud and video solutions, most recently serving as Vice President of North America Sales for Intelligent Security Systems.