Corporate News
CNL Software and Candid Security Solutions Partner for Major Projects in the UAE
CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has completed the integration of IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM with the Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR/LPR) range of products from Candid Security Solutions LLC, a specialist manufacturer and developer of ANPR application software and traffic solutions.
Milestone Integration Platform Symposium Celebrates Winning Through Partnership
Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its 10th annual MIPS partner conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week. It was their largest-ever gathering with close to 500 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies in the Technology Showcase that demonstrated integrated solutions for enhancing safety and optimizing business.
3xLOGIC Acquires Infinias Access Control Lines
3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, today announced that it has acquired the access control product lines of infinias Inc. The acquisition closed on February 27th, and all related personnel and other moves were completed as of March 2nd.
Can Milestone Walk the Open Talk?
As truly global companies, Canon and Milestone work with partners around the world and yet it seems —in the U.S. at least— this long-term ?open platform? business strategy for Milestone has its vocal doubters.
MicroPower Technologies Appoints New Vice President of Engineering
MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced today the appointment of Tim McConnell as Vice President of Engineering. In this new role, McConnell will spearhead technology strategy and development, and lead the engineering team as it further develops rich feature-sets and increased functionality for the company?s advanced technology portfolio.
Razberi Technologies Names Rich Anderson Chief Technology & Marketing Officer
Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — has named renowned security industry consultant Rich Anderson as Chief Technology and Marketing Officer.
VMS Firm IndigoVision Sees ?Good Progress?
Video surveillance firm IndigoVision has said it is making progress despite reporting a drop in profits. Operating profits for the 17 months to the end of 2014 were £2.8m – a drop of about 14%, however, sales increased by 10% to £53m.
A Behind the Scenes Look at Security in Biggest Mall in US
Shoppers at the Mall of America seem undeterred after hearing about a video purportedly made by al-Qaida-linked rebels that urges Muslims to attack shopping malls. The video specifically mentions the Bloomington Mall of America.
Pivot3 Announces Additional $45 Million in Corporate Financing
Pivot3, a pioneer and innovator in the development of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions, has announced a $45 million equity and bank financing closing today. Argonaut Private Equity, a new investor in Pivot3, joins S3 Ventures, InterWest Partners, Mesirow Financial Private Equity and the Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati investment fund in providing additional equity in this closing.
Razberi Technologies Names Randy Brem North America VP of Sales
Razberi Technologies —a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications— has named industry executive Randy Brem as its new Vice President of Sales for North America.
Swimlane Launches Automated Security Operations Management Platform
Swimlane is a new security operations management platform and company focused on empowering enterprises and government agencies with data-driven automation and orchestration for incident response and improved security operations. Swimlane centralizes an organization?s security alerts, alarms, and incidents to automate resolution and deliver a better ROI on current and future security investments.
Bosch Acquires Climatec
Robert Bosch North America Corporation has acquired Climatec, LLC, a leading provider of energy efficiency, building automation, security, and life-safety solutions for the U.S. market. The company employs some 670 associates at a total of twelve offices across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas.
Intersec Opens With Record Exhibitors
Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has on Sunday opened a three-day 17th edition of Intersec, the world’s largest annual trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. With 1,237 exhibitors from 54 countries, showcasing more than 2,000 brands across 48,000sqm of exhibition space, Intersec is attracting the largest and more representative number of exhibitors than ever before, said Ahmed Pauwels, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the organizers of Intersec.
SALTO and MAXXESS Establish Strategic Partnership
SALTO Systems, world leaders in wire-free and wireless access control technology, and Maxxess, a U.S.-based, global corporation recognized for its award-winning security software, announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration brings together SALTO?s Virtual Network (SVN) with Maxxess? universal security management software, eFusion to deliver a powerful integrated platform for managing both online and offline access points.
Convergint Technologies Acquires Beacon Security of UK
Convergint Technologies announced the acquisition of Beacon Security and Communications Solutions, a leading provider of physical security systems and services in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. Beacon is a value-added security solutions provider serving global Fortune 500 companies.
Honeywell Security Group: Rothman Retires, David Paja Becomes President
Honeywell announced today that Ron Rothman, who has been with the company for 30 years, has retired. David Paja, 45, will take over as president of Honeywell Security Group on Jan. 19.
Stafford Mahfouz Named to Smart Card Alliance’s Access Control Council Steering Committee
Tyco Security Products announced that Stafford Mahfouz, Manager of the Government and Department of Defense Vertical for Tyco Security Products, has been elected to the Smart Card Alliance?s Access Control Council steering committee for 2015-2016 as a representative of physical access control product and services providers.
Sentry360 Brings on New CTO and Director Biz Dev
Sentry360, a manufacturer of advanced megapixel surveillance cameras for government and commercial markets, announced the addition of Jeff Mueller as Chief Technology Officer and Scott Merrell as Director of Business Development.
New Book About Dallmeier’s Panomera Multifocal Sensor Technology Now Available
In a new book by well-known Australian author, inventor, and video surveillance technology expert Vlado Damjanovski The Panomera® Effect: A new camera technology by Dallmeier the author discusses, among other topics, the concept of the multifocal sensor technology and its advantages for installation. The book also deals with aspects such as depth of field, picture quality, low light, and dynamic range.
Monitor Dynamics Names REP Marketing Solutions as Manufacturer?s Representatives for US Northeast
Monitor Dynamics (MonDyn), the security industry?s leading manufacturer of unified access control and intrusion detection solutions, today announced that it has partnered with top-tier manufacturer?s representative firm REP Marketing Solutions, Inc., (REPMS) to launch and promote market growth for the new iTRUST 2.0 POE+ powered, server-less IP Access Control product in the Metro New York, New Jersey and New England geographical territory.