Corporate News
Z-Wave Alliance Hosts Z-Wave Pavilion CES 2018
The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, will host the largest smart home footprint this year at CES 2018. The Pavilion will for the first time include over 30 smart home brands with new IoT devices, along with a full walk through home demonstrating different brands working together to create one cohesive smart home experience.
Boon Partners With BIMsmith To Provide BIM Content
Boon Edam, a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced the availability of Building Information Modeling (BIM) content for its products through an exciting partnership with BIMsmith®, a building product data platform that offers a suite of free cloud tools for architects and designers.
Camden Releases Its 2018 Catalogs & Price Lists
Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce that its 2018 Catalog and Price Lists are now available in both U.S. and Canadian editions. The 100+ page books detail all of Camden’s offerings, including product overviews, features, specifications and pricing.
Keith Bobrosky Promoted To Delta Scientific Senior Vice President
Delta Scientific announced that Keith Bobrosky, has been awarded with a new title, senior vice president. Bobrosky started with Delta Scientific as a barrier applications engineer, tasked with completing the installation of dozens of systems for the U.S. Air Force.
Arecont Vision Welcomes Allied Telesis To Technology Partner Program
Arecont Vision®, announced that Allied Telesis, Inc. has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Allied Telesis is a leading provider of hardware and software products that build secure, feature-rich, and scalable data exchange solutions. Allied Telesis is universally recognized for innovating the way in which services and applications are delivered and managed, resulting in increased value and lower operating costs. In a world moving toward Smart Cities and the Internet of Things, Allied Telesis pushes networks to the edge to meet new challenges.
SIA Favors Tax Reform Law For Security And Fire Protection Systems
The Security Industry Association (SIA) led a coalition of industry groups urging negotiators to accept a Senate-backed provision for tax reform to expand deductions under Section 179 of the IRS tax code, which empowers businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software purchased or financed during the tax year. The revised tax code permanently expands eligibility for deductions to fire protection, alarm, and security systems, along with other equipment, placed in service in 2018 and beyond.
Genetec’s Andrew Elvish: A Road Less Traveled
We recently caught up with Andrew Elvish at Genetec and chatted about his journey in becoming Vice President of Marketing at Genetec. Starting in February 2018, Andrew will be contributing a monthly column called Beyond Security for Security.World to share thoughts and insights on new and emerging trends in our industry.
Robotic Assistance Devices And Allied Universal Partner To Deliver Robotic Technology
Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) has executed a strategic agreement to supply its intelligent robotic solutions through Allied Universal Security Services. Allied Universal provides security service, systems, and solutions with over 150,000 security professionals to serve, secure, and care for people and businesses nationwide. RAD?s S5 Security Robots add significant benefits to the Allied Universal product and services portfolio by delivering a cost-effective solution to augment traditional guarding services. The robots will be leveraged to help Allied Universal customers supplement existing security professionals and improve safety, increase situational awareness and drive efficiency across the enterprise.
Wisenet 5 SoC Awarded ‘Grand Prize’ from KOHSIA
Hanwha Techwin’s high performance chipset Wisenet 5 won the Grand Prize at the High-tech Safety Industry Product and Technology Awards 2017 (KOHSIA) held on November 28th in South Korea. The awards recognize outstanding products and technologies that contribute to building a safer society through continuous development of cutting-edge technology. The awards were sponsored by 15 government agencies and organizations including the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS), and Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
2017 Physical Security Industry Influencer: Mitchell Kane, President, Vanderbilt
The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2017 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry?s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Mitchell Kane, President, Vanderbilt. We reached out to Mitchell to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market.
2017 Physical Security Industry Influencer: Kevin Wine, VP Marketing, Verint
The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2017 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry?s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Kevin Wine, Vice President of Marketing, Verint. We reached out to Kevin to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market.
ASIS’ Annual Expo Now Called ‘Global Security Exchange’
ASIS International has announced it has changed the name of its annual security conference from the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits to the Global Security Exchange (GSX). Building on a 60+ year legacy of security event distinction, the newly branded GSX will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 23-27, 2018, in partnership with InfraGard and ISSA.
2017 Physical Security Industry Influencer: Joe Grillo, CEO, Vanderbilt
The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2017 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry?s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Joe Grillo, CEO, Vanderbilt. We reached out to Joe to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market.
2017 Physical Security Industry Influencer: Giorgio Bucci, President Arteco
The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2017 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry?s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Giorgio Bucci, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arteco. We reached out to Giorgio to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market.
Kyle Kayler Joins Oncam Sales Team
Oncam has appointed Kyle Kayler as its new West Coast Sales Director. Kayler will play an instrumental role in helping drive business opportunities for Oncam within the western United States. In his new position with Oncam, Kayler will spearhead the development of innovative sales solutions that result in new revenue streams. He will also focus efforts on maximizing partner relationships and ensuring long-term customer success with Oncam solutions.
Arecont Vision Increases Infrastructure Solutions In Technology Partner Program With Pivot3
Arecont Vision® has announced that Pivot3, the technology leader in hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions, has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program™. Pivot3 HCI products will be available for testing in the Arecont Vision MegaLab™ integration facility as part of the new agreement.
Security 101 Announces 6th Annual ‘Gift Of Security’
Security 101® announced 15 offices nationwide will participate in the 6th Annual Gift of Security corporate giving program. The Gift of Security is a national corporate giving initiative providing $10,000 worth of integrated security services from Security 101 and equipment from product partner, Axis Communications, to one nonprofit winner at each participating office location.
Arecont Vision Renews SMC As Manufacturer?s Rep Firm For Upper Mid-West Region
Arecont Vision® announced that Security Marketing Consultants (SMC) has returned as part of the company?s Manufacturer?s Representative Partner program. SMC will once again work with Arecont Vision to cover the U.S. Great Lakes and Upper Mid-West Region.
SecurAmerica Buys National Competitor; Makes Company Fifth Largest In Industry
SecurAmerica, a U.S. man-guarding security company, has announced the purchase of ERMC, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, SecurAmerica, headed by Frank Argenbright, will continue its relentless focus on growth. With this expansion of infrastructure, the combined business will operate in over 650 locations, employ more than 8,000 security officers, and have annual revenues of over $300 million. SecurAmerica will now be the fifth largest U.S. security company.
Genetec Grows
This is another article in Security.World?s Company Grows series. We were fortunate to catch up with Pierre Racz, Founder, President and CEO of Genetec and chatted about how Genetec has grown over the years. Pierre Racz is not your typical growth company CEO in that he is first and foremost an engineer. He has a master of the underlying technologies, however, he has a keen sense of the market, where he and his company, Genetec, fits into the marketplace. Racz also is atypical in that he has been able to stay current on new technologies, grow his company past the pure entrepreneur stage, and now runs an industry leading video management software company.