Corporate News
Code Blue Names John Plooster Its New Director Of Enterprise Solutions
Code Blue Corporation has named John Plooster its Director of Enterprise Solutions. Plooster will be responsible for leading Code Blue?s new Enterprise Solutions department, which will work with security integrators and information technology teams to design, implement and support sophisticated emergency communication networks. This includes combining Code Blue platforms like EmerComm® and ToolVox® with third party products to create an overall solution that addresses the technology challenges currently facing security integrators.
Z-Wave Alliance Hosts Fall Summit 2018 With A Focus On The Future Smart
The Z-Wave Alliance is hosting their annual Z-Wave Fall Summit on September 24-26, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. Twice a year, the 700+ member consortium holds member summits in the U.S. and in Europe where attendees listen to and participate in a series of engaging panels, fireside chats, and workshops led by industry leaders and peers on smart home and IoT. The two-day event will take place at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue and commence with a keynote by Katelyn Mason of Google on The Future of the Intelligent Interactions, with insight into future products that will take advantage of ambient computing and contextual awareness.
Genetec Names New Executive Management Members
Genetec announced two promotions within its executive leadership team. Guy Chenard, has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer from his previous role of Vice President of Sales. Michel Chalouhi has taken on an international position within the company and is now Vice President of Global Sales. Both executives are based in North America and will travel throughout all geographic regions to set commercial strategy and organizational trajectory for the Genetec physical IP security solutions and operations software business.
DJI Hires David Hansell To Expand Drone Policy Advocacy
DJI has hired aviation policy expert David Hansell as Public Policy Manager, helping guide the development of drone laws and regulations to ensure they help America take full advantage of the benefits of drones. David will join DJI?s growing team of public policy and standards professionals worldwide, led by DJI Vice President of Policy & Legal Affairs Brendan Schulman, to advocate on behalf of drone users for reasonable, risk-based regulations for unmanned aircraft systems, and to collaborate on safety and security solutions.
Ron Rothman Joins SightLogix Board Of Directors
Ron Rothman, a prominent industry veteran with a longstanding record of building and transforming security businesses, has joined SightLogix?s board of directors. Ron brings over thirty years of security leadership to SightLogix, rising from inside sales to president of the Honeywell Security Group & ADI Distribution, a global $3 Billion strategic business unit within Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions. Most recently, Ron served as senior vice president of sales and business development for AFA Protective Systems, Inc.
iluminar CEO Eddie Reynolds To Serve As Ambassador For IoT Now Conference
iluminar announced that CEO Eddie Reynolds has been selected as an ambassador for the 2018 IoT Now Applications in Connectivity Conference. The seminar will take place Sept. 19, 2018 in the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, in Tysons, Va. IoT Now will welcome CEOs, CISOs, IT managers, network operations managers, facilities managers and other senior executives from various companies in manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, transportation and infrastructure.
ACRE, Alert Enterprise Announce Strategic Alliance
ACRE announced that ACRE, Vanderbilt and its subsidiaries, has entered into a strategic alliance with AlertEnterprise to expand and diversify technology options for customers. The AlertEnterprise suite of security convergence software, including its Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) solution, combined with the Vanderbilt Security Management Solution (SMS), will offer predictive analytics, compliance and advanced insider threat management capabilities to customers.
Code Blue To Offer Products Through ScanSource
Code Blue Corporation announced that its products will now be available through ScanSource Networking & Security, a business unit of ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions. ScanSource will carry Code Blue?s signature Help Points® and speakerphones in North America in an effort to help resellers bolster their emergency communications offerings.
DW And Harco Group Enter Into Exclusive Distribution Agreement For The Middle East
DW® announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Harco HIS to represent the company in the Middle East and Northern Africa region (MENA). DW consistently receives product inquiries from end-user customers in these important markets. The agreement with Harco will assure the company professional representation and support for our complete surveillance solutions. This new agreement with Harco HIS signals DW?s expansion into the broader global market.
NAV To Host 3rd Annual Surveillance Symposium
North American Video (NAV) is hosting its 3rd Annual Surveillance Symposium at its Las Vegas Offices on October 10th, 2018. The one-day event provides security management with the opportunity to network with their peers, and learn more about leading-edge technologies and products on display from over 20 leading manufacturers. Special guest speaker Willy Allison, Founder and Managing Director of World Game Protection, Inc., is also slated to shares his insights on the state of the physical security industry with attendees.
Sonitrol Announces New Website Launch And ‘Gives Back’ Program
Sonitrol announced the launch of their redesigned end-user site, Sonitrol.com. In addition to the revamped look, the verified security company highlights record number of apprehensions, over 178,800 and counting since 1977, and a ?Gives Back? program that highlights the company?s charitable Police and School efforts throughout the country. The new and completely redesigned website offers visitors richer insight into the company?s revolutionary verified security offerings and its exciting ?Gives Back? program.
Magos Systems Expands Into North American Market
Magos Systems announced that it is expanding into the North American market with veteran security executive, Yaron Zussman as general manager. Founded in 2007 in Israel, Magos first specialized in advanced radar solutions for the military and defence markets. In 2015, Magos? technology was declassified, allowing the company to focus on developing best-in-class systems for the commercial security market.
Code Blue Sponsoring National Campus Safety Awareness Month
Code Blue Corporation returns this September as a sponsor for National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM). During NCSAM, Clery Center will partner with colleges, universities and other organizations to provide professional development opportunities that address the background of certain campus safety areas and strategies for talking about those areas with campus community members.
Sielox Continues Expansion With New Personnel Appointments
Sielox announces the appointment of Jerry Klein as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Keith Bellesfield as Program Manager. Both join the Company along with the recent addition of five new engineers to support the Company?s continued growth and market expansion. Mr.Klein is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and brings valuable knowledge to the Company from prior executive and financial management positions.
Johnson Controls Launches Third Episode In ?Building Connections” Podcast Series
The Building Connections series connects Johnson Controls leaders and industry experts with customers, employees and others to offer insight into the evolving technological connections within built environments. As operational technology ? HVAC, security, fire prevention, lighting ? intertwines with information technology ? software, hardware, servers, internet exchange points, web-based platforms ? buildings are increasingly smarter.
SALTO Systems Names Michelle Johnson As Western Regional Sales Manager
SALTO Systems has appointed Michelle Johnson to the commercial sales team position of Western Regional Sales Manager. Based in Southern California, Johnson oversees sales of SALTO products in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. She reports to SALTO Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales Michael J. Mahon.
LRG Inc Celebrates Their ?Best Meeting Ever?
LRG Inc. recently held its biannual company meeting at its Jasper, Texas Support Center. Previous company meetings, usually week-long sessions of LRG strategic and long-range planning, as well as territory and team break-out sessions, were dwarfed by this year?s ?BME? (?Best Meeting Ever? in LRG-speak). The first day and a half were full and productive with the normal team agenda, enriched by a series of 1-hour vendor presentations by visiting representatives of LRG?s industry partners highlighting new products, updates with existing solutions and fielded questions from the LRG team.
Security 101 Opens 39th Office In Cleveland
Security 101 announced it has opened a new office in Cleveland and will serve the Cleveland/Akron market. The new office is owned and managed by Matthew Houchen, an Ohio native and experienced security professional. Prior to joining the Security 101 team, Houchen worked as a security supervisor for a major online automotive parts company where he oversaw the integration and maintenance of the company?s security and surveillance system. He has extensive experience training and managing large teams of employees and successfully building client relationships.
KERI SYSTEMS INC. Unveils New Logo
Keri Systems launched a new corporate logo, marking the most dramatic change in its visual identity in nearly 30 years. The new logo was preceded by a corporate move and a revamped corporate website. These changes reflect both the evolution of the company as well as its future. Keri Systems will continue to provide a wide scope of offerings; from simple Access Control, to unified solutions that manage the largest enterprises worldwide, while remaining on the forefront of access control innovation.
Announcing Michelle Roe, New Southwest Microwave President
Southwest Microwave is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Michelle Roe as President.Ms. Roe succeeds Mr. Richard McCormick, who has transitioned to Chairman and CEO. In her new role, Ms. Roe will oversee international operations of both the Security Systems and Microwave Products Divisions. While Southwest Microwave?s leadership has changed, the rest of the organization remains unaltered and clients will continue to receive quality support from the same trusted team of perimeter security professionals.