Corporate News
Security 101 ? Los Angeles Opens Its Doors
Security 101, one of the nation?s fastest-growing security integrators, has opened a new franchise office to serve the Los Angeles area. Security 101 – Los Angeles is owned and managed by Kevin and Erin Schaefer and Jason Beardsley. The three co-owners also own the Security 101 ? San Diego franchise. The two franchises together cover Southern California including Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial counties.
Netwatch Accelerates U.S. Expansion With New Chicago Operations Center
Netwatch celebrated the opening of its new Chicago operations center. Netwatch is a complete security systems provider with the most advanced video processing technologies to proactively monitor and protect properties and assets. The new office will be based on North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, and will employ five people with plans to grow to 15 employees over the next 18 months. Netwatch Systems proactively protect properties using live audio warnings to ward off intruders. Intervention Specialists direct operations remotely from the Netwatch Communication Hub, visually verifying the intruders, intervening by verbally alerting the intruders they are being watched, and notifying the authorities.
Ke Li New CEO At Dahua Technology
Dahua Technology, a leading manufacturer of video surveillance solutions proven the world over, announces that Dahua Technology Co, Ltd has hired a new CEO to run the daily operations of the fast-growing company. Liquan Fu, Founder and Chairman of Dahua Technology worldwide, has recently hired Ke Li to build upon the momentum and success that Mr. Fu has set in place. Mr. Fu will continue to serve Dahua as Chairman of its board of directors.
How An International Security Company Grows In Fresno, CA
This is another article in Security.World?s Company Grows series. We caught up with Stuart Rawling, Director of Business Development, Pelco by Schneider Electric and chatted about how Pelco has grown over the years. Stuart has been with Pelco for 14 years now and has seen a fair amount of change at the company over that decade. In 2007, French power company, Schneider Electric purchased Pelco for US$1.22 billion in an effort to enhance their building automation business. Pelco’s security and surveillance systems are most notably protecting Buckingham Palace, The Statue of Liberty, and China’s Presidential Palace.
Emergency Communications Network Acquires Send Word Now; Rebranded As OnSolve
Emergency Communications Network (ECN), a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of critical event management and emergency notification systems, announced it has acquired Send Word Now, a global leader in enterprise notification solutions. The combined companies have rebranded as OnSolve. Through this acquisition and ECN?s 2016 acquisition of MIR3, OnSolve is uniquely positioned to address the accelerating demand for standalone software-based communications solutions, and notification and alerting functionality that can be integrated directly into other critical business systems.
Mike Newcomb Joins Siklu As General Manager Americas
Siklu, the market leader in millimeter wave radios, is proud to announce the addition of networking and wireless veteran Mike Newcomb to the position of General Manager for the Americas. Mike brings significant executive level experience in both channel and direct sales to Siklu.
Retailer Best Buy Partners With Vivint To Launch Smart Home Service
Best Buy and Vivint Smart Home announced a strategic partnership to give customers an easy way to automate and manage their homes, called Best Buy Smart Home powered by Vivint. With a nationwide rollout beginning this summer, Best Buy customers will be able to visit one of more than 400 of the chain?s large-format stores to consult with a smart home expert, design a comprehensive system, and receive professional installation and monitoring, often within 24 hours.
Johnson Controls Eliminates ‘Tyco Security Products’ brand
In a May 2017 letter to its customers, Johnson Controls announced that it would begin phasing out the Tyco Security Products brand. David Grinstead, vice president and general manager of security products for Johnson Controls? Building Technologies & Solutions division, stated that the Tyco name itself would be retained as a security technology brand within the company?s product portfolio but that Tyco Security Products as a business unit would take on the Johnson Controls brand.
IFSEC International 2017 Gets ONVIF Sponsorship
ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced today that it is a sponsor of IFSEC International 2017 in London, 20-22 June, 2017, at ExCel London. IFSEC International is Europe?s largest security exhibition and more than 27,000 security professionals are expected to attend this year?s event.
BriefCam Joins Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program
Arecont Vision® has announced an expansion of the Technology Partner Program by adding BriefCam, the Video Synopsis® Company. BriefCam?s video analytics offering is available in the Arecont Vision MegaLab™ as part of the partnership in support of mutual customers. BriefCam Syndex Pro helps organizations improve security and operations by turning video data into useful information. Based on BriefCam?s Video Synopsis technology, Syndex Pro allows users to review hours of video in minutes, while applying search filters for achieving accurate results and faster time-to-target.
Pelco Heads Across North America With 2017 Roadshow Tour
Pelco by Schneider Electric, a global leader in surveillance and security products and technologies, has initiated a massive Roadshow Tour across the USA and Canada commencing this summer. The extensive Road Show schedule covers more than 25 cities featuring both half and full day sessions. The complimentary roadshows offer the opportunity for attendees to engage with product and technology subject matter experts to learn about new Pelco solutions, and experience the latest Pelco products and technologies.
Video Surveillance And VSaaS Market: Industry Analysis, Forecast Through 2025
The recent attacks to national security and the rising crime activities worldwide have compelled governments to scrutinize their existing security measures. The demand for resilient and secure infrastructure is therefore at all-time high. As governments and private organizations look for advanced technologies for improved security, the demand for video surveillance and VSaaS market will rise in response. Given the scenario, persisting investments in infrastructure such as railways, roads, airports, and communication networks are fuelling the demand for video surveillance and VSaaS solutions.
Avigilon Corporation Reports First Quarter 2017 Results
Avigilon Corporation (TSX: AVO), provider of trusted security solutions, reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2017. “Marking our 37th consecutive quarter of year over year revenue growth, in Q1 we increased cash flow from operations by $12.5 million and reported strong gross margins,” said Alexander Fernandes, Avigilon’s Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.
Jesper Just Jensen New VP Products At Milestone
Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announced that Jesper Just Jensen, former Head of Front End Innovation in the LEGO Group, will take on a new role as Milestone?s Vice President, Products. As VP, Products, Jesper Just Jensen will drive Milestone?s product strategy, including product management and product marketing, with focus on rolling out new open platform products to meet the future needs of the Milestone community.
James J. Cannon New President and CEO At FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced that James J. (“Jim”) Cannon has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 19, 2017. Mr. Cannon will succeed Andy Teich, whose retirement after 33 years of service was previously announced on February 14, 2017.
Boon Edam?s Popular Lifeline Optical Turnstile Series Now “Made in the USA”
Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that a completely new production line for its Lifeline Optical Turnstiles is now operational at the company?s Lillington, NC factory. These are the first turnstiles of the Lifeline Series now officially ?Made in the USA.? Until now, the Lifeline Series has been built exclusively in Holland. Orders for new Lifeline turnstiles can be filled directly from the USA factory for customers in the Americas.
Idesco To Showcase Its Broad Range Of Security Solutions To Security Professionals at ASIS NYC 2017
Idesco Corp. a leading New York-based security systems integrator, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 27th annual ASIS NYC Security Conference & Expo at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on June 7th and 8th. The show brings together more than 2,500 security and law enforcement professionals from the public and private sectors and will feature two days of education, exhibits, and networking. As the leading expert in ID Card Solutions, Idesco will be exhibiting at booth #401 and showcasing a broad range of ID card printers ranging from desktop to oversized printers for events.
IDSecurityOnline.com Named Exclusive US Distributor Of ScreenCheck?s New Line Of ID Card Printers
IDSecurityOnline, a leading provider of ID card printers and photo ID systems, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with ScreenCheck, a leader in the identification solutions industry and will be the only US Distributor allowed to carry their new line of durable ID card printers. This unique line of printers will help organizations of all industries and sizes get the right ID card solution for any type of application.
Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program Welcomes Louroe Electronics
Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced that Louroe Electronics has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Louroe Electronics is a world leader in audio monitoring technology, and its products are now available in the Arecont Vision MegaLab™ as a result of the collaboration. Focusing on a wide range of the sound spectrum, Louroe?s products offer many benefits including perimeter protection, access control, alarm verification, deterrence/loss prevention, additional evidence, and quality assurance when integrated into commercial security systems.
ONVIF Holds 16th Developers Plugfest In Qu
ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 16th ONVIF Developers? Plugfest (ODP) May 10?12 in Qu