Corporate News
Bosch Remote Portal Updated For Dealers And Installers
If maintenance and services are a core part of your business, then now is the time to capitalize on remote services. They are proving an increasingly essential resource for new business and an excellent tool to improve efficiency. The Bosch Remote Portal provides a gateway to offer remote services and create new service offerings. The Remote Portal makes remote connection to customer devices quick and easy. Installers can monitor supported devices and perform maintenance and configuration tasks remotely, thus greatly reducing travel to customer facilities, saving time and money.
SIA Establishes Public Safety Working Group
The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its establishment of the SIA Public Safety Working Group, chaired by Steve Surfaro, Industry Liaison, Axis Communications. SIA stands up the SIA Public Safety Working Group to develop recommendations to improve the safety, security, and sustainability of cities and communities using technology, said SIA CEO Don Erickson.
Matt Klock Now Vice President Of Sales At Robotic Assistance Devices
Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), an innovator in artificial intelligence and robotics, announced it has named Matt Klock as Vice President of Sales for its U.S.-based operations. Klock is responsible for the development and execution of RAD?s business development strategies and will provide skilled sales leadership for RAD’s solutions and growing sales team.
More Harford MD School Buses To Get Video Surveillance Cameras
Harford County (Maryland) Public Schools will more than double the number of mobile video surveillance systems inside its buses, after the Board of Education approved a $179,640 contract recently to purchase systems for 103 buses. The surveillance systems have already been installed on 95 buses, including those operated by the school system and those operated by independent contractors, Charles Taibi, director of transportation, told board members.
Global Video Surveillance Market: Industry 2017-2021: Development of Smart Cities Supports Growth Of Market
Video surveillance, AKA closed-circuit television (CCTV), is not openly transmitted, though it may employ point to point (P2P), point to multipoint (P2MP), or mesh wired or wireless links. Though almost all video cameras fit this definition, the term is most often applied to those used for surveillance in areas that may need monitoring such as bars, banks, casinos, schools, hotels, airports, hospitals, restaurants, military installations, and other areas where security is needed.
Apollo Video Technology To Be Acquired By Luminator Technology Group
Luminator Technology Group (LTG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Apollo Video Technology (Apollo Video). Headquartered in Bothell, Washington, Apollo Video was recently named the No. 1 supplier of transit bus mobile video surveillance equipment in the Americas.
Future And Current Applications Of Artificial Intelligence Outlined In New Book
Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), an innovator in artificial intelligence and robotics, announced the release of the third edition of An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence by Steve Reinharz, CEO, RAD. The book explores the many benefits and uses of artificial intelligence, and provides readers in-depth insight into this quickly developing and expanding technology segment.
Convergint Technologies Acquires Operational Security Systems
Convergint Technologies, a worldwide leader in service-based systems integration, announced the acquisition of Operational Security Systems, Inc. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an additional location in Orlando, FL. Operational Security Systems is a full-service provider of the design, installation, and maintenance of electronic security systems.
Eyal Assa Is Siklu’s New CEO
Siklu, the market leader in millimeter wave radios, has announced the appointment of Eyal Assa as new CEO of the company. Mr. Assa is a veteran executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in the telecommunications industry. Siklu is a strong participant in the fast-growing 5G fixed wireless access market, which will rely to a great extent on the millimeter wave spectrum.
Affiliated And Essence USA Launch PERS-Focused Dealer Program
Essence USA, a leading provider of connected living solutions, has partnered with Affiliated, the United States’ number one call center monitoring company, to launch a robust and customizable dealer program centered around Essence?s innovative suite of PERS products. The fully customizable program gives dealers a range of options about how to best run their PERS offerings, including order fulfillment – direct to the consumer or distributed to the dealer, customer service, invoicing and collections, equipment retrieval, and refurbishment, and branding options.
Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program Adds Code Blue To Membership
Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced that Code Blue Corporation has recently joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Code Blue Corporation is the leading manufacturer of emergency communication solutions in their industry, and Arecont Vision cameras are successfully installed with Code Blue products in a wide variety of verticals and applications.
PSA TEC 2017 Showcases Security Technology
TEC, presented by PSA Security Network, is the premier education and networking event for all systems integrators. TEC features quality education and certification programs, networking, and dedicated exhibit hours designed to advance the skills and expertise of security industry professionals. PSA TEC is being held May 7-11, 2017, in Westminster, CO, at the Westin Westminster.
Campus Security Coalition Launches Grant Program To Assist With Security Technology And Service Enhancements
The newly formed Campus Security Coalition, a networking group focused on sharing ideas and spearheading discussion about security and safety at schools nationwide, today unveiled its 2017 School Security Grant Program. The initiative is designed to help schools better address threats, further strengthen security efforts and realize more proactive intelligence efforts. Faced with the growing threats of violence, vandalism, and attacks modern school systems are challenged with ensuring a safe, open environment while protecting infrastructure and assets.
LENSEC Certified Partners Receive $25K Value In Software
LENSEC is building a partner team around the world. In every major geographic region, LENSEC is pursuing security integrators to resell and deploy Perspective VMS™ in their physical security projects. As part of this worldwide growth, the LENSEC team wants to make sure partners have the proper tools be successful. As part of the certification program, LENSEC is giving away 100 free Perspective VMS software licenses to partners who become certified. This is up to $25,000 in software licenses. Security integrators can use any version of PVMS – Enterprise, Standard, or Express editions.
Hanwha Techwin Expands Global Security Business With New Production Facility In Vietnam
Hanwha Techwin, a leader in global security, announced that it will expand the company?s manufacturing capacity by constructing a 646,000 square foot facility in Vietnam?s Bac Ninh province. With production facilities in South Korea and China, the new $100 million Vietnam facility located about 20 miles northeast of Hanoi will serve as a production base, increasing capacity for Hanwha?s security products including cameras and recording devices.
Lee Duncan Back At OnSSI: South Central Regional Manager
OnSSI welcomes back Lee Duncan to the position of South Central Regional Manager. Mr. Duncan is an industry veteran who has worked for more than 20 years in business development, sales and other management positions.
Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program Welcomes Wren Solutions
Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Wren Solutions, an industry leader in developing innovative camera housings and accessories, has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Multiple Arecont Vision cameras are certified with Wren Solution housings.
Arrow Electronics Expands Security Offerings Via Its Seneca Brand
Arrow Electronics has expanded its security and video surveillance product offerings. In addition to its Seneca-branded products, the company is now offering Dell EMC OEM security and video surveillance products. Customers will have access to an expanded line of products, while still receiving the simple, out-of-the-box experience; pre- and post-order sales support; rapid response time; and optimized performance for which Seneca is known.
ASSA ABLOY Openings Studio Joins
Efficient, cost effective and beautiful building design requires everyone to be on the same page from the first day of planning. A misstep in the early stages means costly change orders, lost project time and potential compromises to building design and security components, including those that add to the feel, beauty and character of a building. To help combat these coordination challenges, ASSA ABLOY Openings Studio™, a plugin to the world?s most common Building Information Management (BIM) software, allows you to design openings, set standards for your future facility and keep everyone in the loop for the seamless integration of Door Security Solutions.
Security Industry Association And University Of Phoenix Announce Inaugural SIA Scholarship Recipients
The Security Industry Association (SIA), the nonprofit association representing global security companies, and University of Phoenix have awarded full-tuition scholarships to 11 full-time employees from SIA member companies. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to complete a bachelor?s or master?s degree program at University of Phoenix. To be considered for the University of Phoenix SIA Scholarship, applicants wrote three essays and provided a letter of recommendation. High importance was placed on the applicants? desire to advance in their education, with an emphasis on furthering their careers, and their impact in the security industry in which they reside.