Product Focus
Vista Networking Solutions Signs Distribution Agreement with StorMagic
StorMagic announced that ViSTA Networking Solutions (VNS) has joined the StorMagic Partner Program as a distributor of ARQvault Active Intelligent Repository. VNS selected the StorMagic offering due to the solution?s flexibility and affordability, and will distribute it to video data storage resellers across North America.
SALTO Introduces the New XS4 Original+, Delivering Impressive Smart Access Features.
SALTO has introduced the XS4 Original+, the next generation of the world?s most flexible and reliable smart locking solution that features a beautiful design with a sleek flat reader in two new colors. The new SALTO XS4 Original+ takes the trusted and proven flagship XS4 Original electronic lock product family and incorporates the latest technology to accommodate access control needs of both today and tomorrow.
New England Craft Cannabis Farm to Deploy Salient Systems? VMS Platform at its Eight Locations
Salient Systems has announced that its CompleteView VMS, an open platform video management system has been selected by Maine-based Brigid Farm for a multi-state video upgrade project for the company?s cannabis facilities. With headquarters in Saco, Maine, Brigid Farm is a vertically integrated cannabis firm that has been providing cannabis products for more than a decade.
PureTech Systems Announces Successful Integration with Open Options Access Technology
PureTech Systems announced the successful integration of the Open Options DNA (Distributed Network Architecture) Fusion Access Control Suite into the PureActiv Geospatial Command and Control solution.
PureTech Systems is known as a market-leader in the development of AI Geospatial video analytics and command and control software products designed to help organizations secure their perimeters around critical infrastructure and country borders.
STANLEY Partners with Nexkey to Expand Access Control Portfolio
STANLEY Security announced its investment In Nexkey a cloud-based access control solutions. This investment ? backed by STANLEY Ventures, the venture capital arm of Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) ? is the start to a strategic partnership between the two companies. Nexkey launched in 2018 to provide businesses an easier way to unlock and manage door access.
Alula’s BAT-Fire Universal 5-G Ready Fire Communicator
Alula introduced BAT-Fire, an innovative universal 5G-ready fire communicator for system integrators requiring an all-purpose, full-featured device. BAT-Fire builds on Alula’s long history of developing award-winning products and services. BAT-Fire offers easy configuration and support of all fire alarm control panels using dial-capture to report Contact ID signals, or flexible inputs for interfacing with dialer-less FACPs.
New Altronix 2-Port PoE+ Switches Allow the Deployment of Two-IP Devices Over a Single Category Cable
Altronix continues to expand its industry-leading line of power and data transmission solutions with the release of new 2-Port PoE+ Switches. These latest additions to the NetWay Series provide installers with increased flexibility and efficiency by allowing two IP devices to be deployed over a single CAT6 cable.
The PSIA Approves Secure Credential Specification
The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance announced it has approved the Secure Credential Interoperability (SCI) 1.0 specification. The PSIA has been working with a broad group of industry leaders in the access control industry to come up with this specification, which is likely to have a significant influence on the future of secure mobile credentials. Mohammad Soleimani, the Chief Technology Officer of Kastle Systems and the Chairman of the SCI Work Group, introduced this concept to the organization in 2020.
Honeywell Launches Pro-Watch 5.5 for Improved Situational Awareness, System Uptime and Productivity
Honeywell is launching Pro-Watch 5.5, the latest iteration of its Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite. The Honeywell Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite is a software platform designed for enterprise and critical infrastructure markets to help protect people and property, optimize productivity and ensure compliance with industry regulations ? all while helping to reduce operational costs.
Honeywell Launches Pro-Watch VMS R700 with New Mobile Application and Video Core Features
Honeywell is launching Pro-Watch Video Management System (VMS) R700, the latest iteration of its feature-rich and user-friendly video management platform. Pro-Watch VMS R700 controls video subsystems to collect, manage and present video in a clear and concise manner. It also intelligently determines the capabilities of each subsystem across various sites, allowing video management of digital video devices through a unified configuration and viewer.
Honeywell Security Product Launch Enables Faster Response Time
Honeywell is launching Pro-Watch 5.5, the latest iteration of its Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite. The Honeywell Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite is a software platform designed for enterprise and critical infrastructure markets to help protect people and property, optimize productivity and ensure compliance with industry regulations ? all while helping to reduce operational costs.
Aeroturn is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary and Will be Exhibiting at ISC East in 2021
Aeroturn LLC announced that the company will be exhibiting at the ISC East show and showcasing a timeline of its unique turnstile solutions from the past 20 years. The show will take place at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC on November 17th & 18th 2021. ISC East is the Northeast?s largest security trade show hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor SIA and in partnership with ASIS NYC. Attendees will be able to see a timeline of Aeroturn?s turnstile solutions that have been implemented at customer sites over the last 20 years.
ProdataKey Adds Bluetooth to High-Security Red Readers
ProdataKey announced that its new high-security Red Readers will soon feature mobile credential functionality, allowing them to communicate with smartphones via Bluetooth. The Red Readers can be ordered to additionally support high-frequency smartcards and low-frequency communication, offering users the widest possible choice of credentialing options for use with a single device. Red Readers support OSDP protocol as well as Weigand.
Swann Security to Launches Latest Video Doorbell and Alert Sensors to Keep Locations Secure
Swann to announce the launch of two new products adding to their industry-leading lineup of smart home or business security solutions. Starting today, the SwannBuddy? Video Doorbell and Swann Alert Sensors are available to buy via swann.com and leading retailers. These budget-friendly and future-proof smart security products are a first step in building a scalable solution that can be built upon as the security needs grow.
WatchGuard to Unveil New Wi-Fi 6 Technology in WatchGuard Cloud
WatchGuard Technologies announced Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud, along with a new lineup of Wi-Fi 6-enabled access points (APs). The addition of Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud provides cross-platform integration and centralized management of all WatchGuard products, dramatically simplifying how partners purchase, deploy and manage WatchGuard?s products and services, while the new APs give customers enhanced connectivity, performance, and best-in-class security.
Essence Group to Launch First 5G All-in-One Intruder Prevention System
Essence Group announced the launch of MyShield, a first-of-its-kind 5G-connected comprehensive intruder prevention system. The MyShield all-in-one device can be used either as a standalone solution connected to 5G CAT-M networks or integrated into any existing security system. It addresses the growing demand for preemptive intruder prevention, boosting protection of homes and businessesby forcing intruders out of premises before they are able to do harm. Its versatile design makes it ideal for use in a range of residential and commercial settings.
Suprema Integrates Biometric Access Control with Genetec
Suprema announced the successful integration of its biometric access control products with Genetec Security Center. Through this integration, Genetec Synergis can be paired with Suprema access control devices to allow users to verify access credentials with fingerprints and facial recognition along with existing RFID cards and PIN numbers. Biometric data such as fingerprint and facial recognition records can be quickly registered through either the Security Center software or Suprema?s BioStar 2 software,.
Quantum Introduces Scalar Ransom Block, an Industry-First Physical Block Between Data Tapes and Robotic Tape
Quantum announced its latest innovations to protect against ransomware and other forms of cyberattacks. Quantum?s Scalar Ransom Block is an industry-first feature of Quantum?s Scalar tape systems that eliminates the risk of data being accessed or compromised over the network. This patent-pending feature creates a hardware ?block? between data stored on tapes and every network-connected device including the robotic tape system, as shown in this short video.
The Hidden Challenge Facing Thousands of Businesses
The Federal Communication said this in August 2019 in describing the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), also known as analog copper-wire phone lines or plain old telephone service (POTS). POTS is reaching retirement age after a very long run, starting on March 10, 1876, with Alexander Graham Bell famously barking, ?Mr. Watson, come here, I want you,? to his assistant. After almost 150 years, it?s no surprise that other technologies ?primarily mobile networks and voice over internal protocol, or VoIP, phone service? have eliminated the need for POTS infrastructure.
TDSi Launches New Additions to its Powerful GARDiS Software
TDSi announce the launch of exciting new additions to its powerful GARDiS integrated Access Management software, in the new Version 2.2. New features include integration with the STid BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) mobile device authentication portal, integration with the RS485 wireless locks from ASSA Abloy and SimonsVoss, integration with the new TDSi GARDiS VU VMS software, and a new Cause and Effect Engine.