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SIA Names James Marcella As SIA Committee Chair Of The Year
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected James Marcella, Director, Technical Services, Axis Communications Inc., as 2017 SIA Committee Chair of the Year for his work with the SIA Education Committee. With this award, SIA honors Marcella for his work in strengthening education programming for the security industry through SIA Education. SIA Chairman Denis H
SIA Supports Senate?s STOP School Violence Act
The Security Industry Association (SIA) strongly supports S. 2495, the Students, Teachers and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act of 2018, introduced by a bipartisan coalition of 25 U.S. senators led by Sens. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. The legislation would fund school security improvements and invest in prevention programs to stop school violence before it happens.
SIA Establishes Women In Security Forum
The Security Industry Association, announced on International Women?s Day, the establishment of the SIA Women in Security Forum to support the participation of women in the security industry. Through programs, professional development and networking events, the committee will engage members, both men and women, who share this goal.
Synectics Appoints New US COO And VP Of Global Gaming
Surveillance solutions business Synectics has appointed John Roessler as US Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Global Gaming. From making fast-paced start-ups ?sale ready?, to identifying and implementing product development and service improvement opportunities for large corporates, Roessler brings over 20 years? diverse business expertise to his new position at Synectics.
Johnson Controls Introduces Enhanced Scheduling And Account Maintenance
Johnson Controls introduces the latest version of its Kantech EntraPass Security Software with new features developed to streamline scheduling and account maintenance. Available in EntraPass Corporate and Global Editions, operators managing premise access control can add to security capabilities by creating actions and tasks on a daily, weekly or monthly basis with the new Action Scheduler under the Operation menu.
Paladin Sales Group To Complement Arecont Vision Sales Team In US Northeast
Arecont Vision® welcomes Paladin Sales Group as members of the company?s Manufacturer?s Representative Partner program. The Paladin Sales Group team will complement the Arecont Vision sales team in the Northeast United States, by supporting end users, systems integrators, and distributors. Paladin Sales Group has responsibility for Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Delaware, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Acuant And iDentyTech Partner To Boost Physical Security And Authentication
Acuant has announced a partnership with iDentyTech to provide document validation for iDentyTech?s IDT physical access security platform. The integration will enable efficient management of entry points into a property or facility, according to the announcement, with Acuant?s AssureID technology extracting biometric and other data from identity documents and applying more than 50 forensic document tests to authenticate them.
ACRE Appointments Ron Virden As Chief Operating Officer
ACRE, announced the appointment of Ronald Virden as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1, 2018. With extensive experience in senior leadership roles with global entities, Virden will help to elevate ACRE?s position in the electronic security marketplace, seek new opportunities for growth, and strengthen the momentum following recent strategic deals. Virden is a seasoned global executive with extensive experience with Fortune 50 organizations. He most recently served as President and Managing Director for Global Security Products, Americas/Global Access Solutions at UTC.
Northrop Grumman Wins $95 Million Contract From DHS
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a $95 million contract by the Department of Homeland Security?s (DHS) Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) to develop increments one and two of the Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART) system. Northrop Grumman will serve as systems developer and integrator for this 42-month effort. HART is the organization?s next-generation recognition program, replacing the Automated Biometric Identity System (IDENT) built in the 1990s.
Keri Systems Introduces Technology Roadshow With Allegion and Comelit
Keri Systems, in conjunction with industry partners Allegion and Comelit, announced a series of traveling road shows, aimed at using their integrated platforms to educate the access control industry and property managers. During these shows, each manufacturer will speak to attendees for about 10 minutes each hour, explaining the features and benefits of their respective products. There will also be a continual exhibit of the unified platform, consisting of access control, wireless locks, and intercom on a single interface.
New Hires And Promotions AT Milestone Americas
Milestone Americas aims to support growth of the open platform community with new hires and promotions. Recent months have brought the continued hiring of new resources and developments inside the organization with numerous positions for well-deserved internal upward movement.
Collaborative Approach To Moving Ideas, Data, and People
As you are reading this, the chances are pretty good that I’m on the road. Getting to meet new people, seeing their challenges, and helping to develop solutions is one of the best parts of my job. But, while this requires a lot of travel time, it has also afforded me the opportunity to see and know a wide variety of cities and their airports. In my experience, the best airports are those that have created a seamless collaboration between check-in, air-travel, and commerce. When travelers move easily through airport spaces, everyone benefits.
Arecont Vision Welcomes Badger Reps
Arecont Vision® announced that the Badger Reps firm has joined the company?s Manufacturer?s Representative Partner program. Badger Reps will enhance the Arecont Vision sales team in the US West region in providing expert pre-sales assistance to end users, systems integrators, and distributors. Badger Reps now has responsibility for California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, and Hawaii, and are now actively engaged in providing Arecont Vision sales support to their customers across the US West region.
Dallmeier Launches Innovative CAT System At ICE Totally Gaming 2018
At the ICE Totally Gaming 2018 in London, Dallmeier?s Casino Division team presented for the first time in Europe their brand new innovative Casino Automation Technology (CAT) dedicated to live gaming and table gaming automation. Dallmeier has recently successfully carried out numerous tests in live Casino environments and has proven CAT to be an accurate, secure and market ready product.
ASIS International Reveals Newly Branded Global Security Exchange
ASIS International announced the brand reveal of its flagship security event, Global Security Exchange (GSX). The refreshed name and brand promise reflects the Society?s commitment to unite the full spectrum of security —cyber and operational security professionals from all verticals across the private and public sector, allied organizations and partners, and the industry?s leading service and solution providers— for the most comprehensive security event in the world.
ASSA ABLOY HES Products Now Backed By No-Fault Warranty
ASSA ABLOY Electronic Security Hardware announced that all HES products are now covered by Securitron?s industry leading no-fault, no questions asked warranty. Early this year, ASSA ABLOY united HES and Securitron to create ASSA ABLOY Electronic Security Hardware, bringing together the best of both brands including Securitron?s best-in-class warranty coverage.
ONVIF Joins Access Control Panel Discussion At TechSec Solutions 2018
ONVIF® announced that it will be presenting at TechSec Solutions 2018, Feb. 26-27, 2018, as part of a panel discussion on trends in new technology in access control. Bob Dolan, who sits on the ONVIF Technical Services Committee, will be one of four panelists discussing ?Access Control Holds the Keys to New Tech.? The panelists will examine how far access control has come, where it is headed, and how it will help to shape the future of the physical security industry.
Camden’s 30th Anniversary With A Bold New Look Into The Future
Camden Door Controls celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2018. The company is marking the milestone by unveiling a bold new rebranding look, spanning a new logo, web site and design of its product guides and other collaterals. Camden is also commemorating its 30 years of success with the introduction of a new range of industry leading products, and a continued commitment to lead the way in providing first choice door locking, activation and access control solutions.
20 Most Promising Physical Security Technology Solution Providers – 2018
Physical security that was often a second thought weighing against information security, is entirely changing its pose today. With threats starting from people inside an organization to external entities, organizations across the globe struggle for managing their security posture day by day. To help CTOs, CIOs, and CEOs find the right Physical Security Technology solution provider, a distinguished selection panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, VCs, industry analysts, and CIOReview?s editorial board has selected a list of Physical Security Technology solution providers that exhibit innovative technologies and strategies.
How Security Tech Vendors Grow And Diversify Through Acquisition
There are ways to grow a business other than investing in existing assets and finding new customers. The physical security sector has witnessed a steady flow of M&A activity in recent years and there?s no sign of it abating. Keen to exploit growing demand for end-to-end solutions, some of the industry?s biggest beasts have snapped up brands in adjacent industries to broaden their portfolio.