Corporate News
SALTO Systems Hires Manufacturer Rep Timarron Partners
SALTO Systems has hired Timarron Partners, Inc. (TPI), to sell and market SALTO?s innovative security products in Texas and neighboring states in the Southwest. Headquartered in the Dallas-area, TPI will represent SALTO in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Southern Louisiana. The TPI team —with a collective 140 years of experience in the electronic security industry— holds several certifications and is active in many security industry organizations.
Motorola Solutions Acquires Avigilon
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Avigilon (TSX: AVO) in an all-cash transaction that will enhance Motorola Solutions? portfolio of mission-critical communications technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola Solutions will acquire all of Avigilon?s outstanding shares for CAD$27.00 per share. The enterprise value of the transaction is approximately US$1.0 billion including Avigilon?s net debt.
BCDVideo Grows
Whether you really know BCDVideo, you better not underestimate them nor ignore their impact on our industry. BCDVideo has become the security integrator’s choice for IP video surveillance solutions. Maybe flying just under the radar of many top-flight players in the physical security industry, BCDVideo has seen some impressive growth. Formed in 1999, BCDVideo is a physical security vendor that has seen some incredible growth over the past decade and a half. Late in 2017, BCDVideo made a major upgrade when they moved into their new, spacious company headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Convergint Partners With Ares Management
Convergint Technologies introduced its new financial partnership with a fund managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management, L.P. The Private Equity Group seeks to invest in businesses with leading franchises and attractive growth prospects and is part of Ares Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $106 billion of assets under management. Via the new partnership, Convergint will continue its growth through strong operational and acquisition programs and expanded professional services.
A New Alternative To The Current Off-shore Video Security Product Supply
Uniview Technology offers a new alternative to the current off-shore video security product supply. Based in Coppell, Texas, a northwest suburb of Dallas, Uniview Technology is a Texas registered company with U.S. based operations. The operations include a fully stocked warehouse, regional sales managers and manufacturer?s representatives across the US and Canada, sales design and marketing support, domestic customer and technical service support.
SALTO Partners With Phunware To Deliver Mobile Access Control
SALTO Systems has partnered with Phunware, an enterprise mobile software company, to deliver integrated mobile access control platforms that offer easy-to-use applications for both multi-family residential property managers and residents. SALTO Systems manufactures battery-operated RFID locking systems supplying its solutions to a variety of industry verticals. Phunware?s enterprise mobile app lifecycle management platform helps brands engage, manage and monetize mobile users worldwide.
Code Blue?s Partnership With Clery Center Continues In 2018
Code Blue Corporation renews its partnership with the Clery Center as a sponsor for Jeanne Clery Act Training events and during National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM). The Clery Center regularly hosts Clery Act training around the country, providing its members with exclusive services, expertise, resources and customized campus assessments.
Vanderbilt Enhances Sales Team With New Hire
Vanderbilt has expanded the capabilities of its sales team through the appointment of Alan Nydes as Northeast Director of Sales. In his new position with Vanderbilt, Nydes will be in charge of implementing and managing the sales activities in his target region, identifying new market opportunities and defining the actions required to build revenue. Nydes is an access control and video security expert with experience in the design and deployment of integrated IP-based solutions.
DeWalt & McAlpine Launch Premier Cybersecurity Advisory Firm
Cyber Investing Summit Keynote Speaker Dave DeWalt and Panelist Eric McAlpine have joined forces to launch Momentum Cyber, a new advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the cybersecurity industry. The firm offers a new and innovative advisory model specifically designed for the cybersecurity industry combining operational excellence, board room, corporate finance, strategy, exit planning, and M&A services throughout the life of a client – Incubation to Exit.
Dahua Releases Preliminary Earnings Estimate For 2017
Dahua Technology Co. Ltd. released its unaudited preliminary earnings estimate for 2017. In 2017, Dahua achieved a gross revenue of USD 2.89 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 41.44%. Total profits reached USD 403.08 million, a year-on-year growth 30.88%. Net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies reached USD 363.97 million, growing 30.30% year on year.
PSA Expands Education Department With Online Education Specialist
PSA announced the addition of Zachary Stall as the Online Education Specialist. This new role will be responsible for building, updating, and managing all online education content at PSAEducation.com and supporting ongoing education programs from PSA. Stall comes to PSA with over ten years in the educational field with a varied background of classroom instruction, administrative, and coaching positions in elementary and middle schools.
Patriot One Strengthens Management For Efficiency And Growth
Patriot One Technologies Inc. announced several new appointments and a subsequent management realignment aimed at advancing its business policies, innovation management, and operational activities. Mr. Robert Lex is appointed as Vice President of Operations, Dr. Paul Rice, Ph.D. as Vice President of Research, Radar Systems and Mr. Martin Cronin, Company CEO will assume the role of President. These efforts are part of a phased strategy in response to a growing multi-national workforce and are aimed at streamlining enterprise focus on value delivery.
Agent Vi Signs Value Added Distributor Agreement With Canon Japan
Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi™) signed of a Value-Added Distributor (VAD) agreement with Canon Marketing Japan, the marketer and provider of Canon Inc. products and solutions in Japan. Canon Marketing Japan will operate as a VAD throughout Japan for Agent Vi?s savVi™ on-premise video analytics platform which features real-time event detection, video search and business intelligence applications.
Sonitrol Participates In Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Sonitrol, the leader in verified electronic security, participated in Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.) nationwide. This program, founded by Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), calls on U.S. citizens each year to action in support of law enforcement. Several Sonitrol franchises went out to their local police departments dropping off gifts, lunches and baked goods for officers to show appreciation for their commitment and sacrifice to help keep their communities safe.
Onssi Assigns Chris Martinez As New South Central Regional Manager
OnSSI appointed Chris Martinez as their new South Central Regional Manager. Mr. Martinez is a veteran of the security industry, with over 20 years of experience —12 years on the service/support side and 10 years in sales— where he developed, marketed, and sold security solutions throughout the United States. With experience gained during his earlier years as a field service technician, Mr. Martinez gained an in-depth knowledge of security solutions from inception to installation.
LENSEC Announced Software Integration With Galaxy Control Systems
LENSEC announces joint integration between its enterprise-class video surveillance software, Perspective VMS®, and Galaxy Control Systems products, Cloud Concierge and System Galaxy Software. The integration will be officially launched at Intersec in Dubai in January. LENSEC and Galaxy Control Systems will be exhibiting at the international trade show January 21-23, 2018 in booth S1-C20.
Dahua Technology?s CNAS Certification
CNAS, China National Accreditation Board for Conformity Assessment, is one of the most authoritative laboratory accreditation agencies in China.
It is a national accreditation body approved and established by the National Accreditation Certification Board (CNCA), which features long investigation period, high requirement and strict standards, having a pivotal position in the field of certification.
SALTO Promotes Joseph Buist To North Western Regional Sales Manager
SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has promoted Joseph Buist to the commercial sales team position of North Western regional sales manager. Buist will oversee sales activity and territory growth and will provide support for SALTO Inspired Business Partners (IBP) and Inspired Technical Partners (ITP) in Alaska, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado.
Dallmeier Returns To ICE Show With CAT System For Live Gaming
Dallmeier, a worldwide renowned solutions provider for the Casino Industry, announced its return to the ICE show, which will be held in London?s ExCeL Exhibition Centre this coming 6-8th February.
Control4 Acquires Ihiji To Deliver Robust Management Service Platform
Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL),announced the acquisition of the intellectual property and key operating assets of Austin, Texas-based Ihiji, a leading provider of remote management services for technical integrators servicing connected home customers.