Pelco Announces Chief Executive Officer
Pelco announced the appointment of Kurt Takahashi as Chief Executive Officer. Previously, Takahashi held the position of President of AMAG Technology, a global end-to-end security management platform. At AMAG, his innovative leadership transformed the company from being an access control focused business into an open, innovative security management solution specializing in access control, video surveillance, visitor management, identity management, incident and case management.
QuikSpec Changes Make it Easier to Create and Submit a Complete Intercom Bid
Aiphone has updated its popular QuikSpec? online design tool making it easier for specifiers and installers to find product information required to accurately design and assemble intercom products. The free tool includes all available wiring and other documentation, instructions and product specifications to make an Aiphone system bid quick and easy to prepare and submit. Revamped pages are designed to run faster and smoother. New tab-style navigation makes it easier to find information and more clearly defines when to choose one system over another.
How An Innovative Control Room Can Help Secure The Budding Cannabis Market
It?s no secret that the cannabis industry is growing. Numerous states across the United States, from California to Maine, have legalized recreational cannabis, with 33 total states allowing cannabis for medicinal uses. And it?s not just the United States that?s seeing this trend: Canada?s official legalization of recreational cannabis took effect last October. This growth is leading to incredible opportunities in the industry, with the global market valued at $10.3 billion in 2018 and projected to reach $39.4 billion by 2023. This market opportunity expands far beyond the companies that directly deal with the cannabis plant, with numerous adjacent businesses on track to experience benefits.
Boon Edam Showcases Integrated Technologies to Mitigate Tailgating at GSX 2019
Boon Edam Inc. is showcasing integrated technologies to mitigate tailgating, at the GSX 2019. Demonstrating their continuing growth and evolution, the company?s recently-named CEO Valerie Anderson is in attendance this year in her new role. As the official turnstile sponsor of the show, Boon Edam has placed turnstiles at all entrances to the exhibit hall for show attendees to pass through.
Doyle Security Products Provides Midwestern Presence for ABLOY USA?s Distributor Network
Doyle Security Products is the latest company to join the ABLOY USA distributor network. The stocking distributor services customers in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Doyle Security Products dates back to when Howard Doyle founded the company in 1921 and has had only three different family owners in 98 years. It achieved steady growth throughout the years and was one of the first high-security keyway distributors.
Genetec: State of the Company 2019
Genetec now has over 1,500 employees and has offices around the world. The Genetec team is proud to state that this growth has been organic and not through acquisitions ??that would just make our top line look better.? Genetec is unabashed on focusing on enterprise-size customers and not the smaller ?mom and pop? customers. They are a channel driven organization and will ?shake up? their channel from time to time to make sure those integrators can continue to support the Genetec customers at the level Genetec feels is necessary.
Major Study of Cybersecurity Operations Professionals Reveals Heavy Workload, Lack of Maturity in Four out of Five Businesses
Siemplify released the 2019 Security Operations Maturity Report, revealing critical insights and trends into the state of SecOps, from size and structure of programs to key challenges and growth initiatives. The report is based on a survey of more than 250 security operations practitioners working at enterprises and managed security service providers (MSSPs), who were asked to assess a litany of subjects related to their responsibilities, impediments and needs.
Omnitron Launches PoE Extenders
Omnitron Systems introduced new OmniConverter® PoE Extenders. OmniConverter PoE Extenders enable the delivery of full-rate Ethernet data and Power over Ethernet (PoE) over standard twisted pair cabling, and break through the 100 meter standard Ethernet distance barrier. Utilizing Omnitron?s exclusive power-boosting technology, the extenders can be daisy-chained to deliver Ethernet data and IEEE standard POE power to multiple PoE Powered Devices at distances up to 800 meters.
3xLOGIC Continues to Grow National Sales Organization
3xLOGIC announced the company has added to its growing North American sales network, along with other personnel moves at its umbrella company, Stanley Products and Solutions (SPS). The company added two new RSMs to further penetrate key markets in the Pacific NW as well as the Mid-Atlantic regions and appointed a new Marketing Manager for the PACOM brand of products. 3xLOGIC welcomes Joel Dombovy as a Regional Sales Manager in the Northwest.
Openpath Expands Executive Team and Customer Roster With Notable Additions, Including Domino?s Pizza
Openpath announced Kieran Hannon joined the company?s executive team as Chief Marketing Officer. Formerly Belkin International?s Chief Marketing Officer, Kieran has extensive award-winning marketing experience, and his appointment signifies Openpath?s continued growth and leadership in the smart office industry. The addition of Hannon to Openpath?s executive team coincides with the expansion of its Los Angeles headquarters, and the opening of the company?s second office in Indianapolis.
Delta Barrier Stops Intruder at Naval Air Station – Corpus Christi
Delta Scientific announced that a Delta MP5000 portable barrier stopped a stolen Ford Edge crossover SUV at the North Gate of the Naval Air Station – Corpus Christi. The trespasser had driven across the base to escape but crashed into the Delta unit and erupted into flames. No excavation or sub-surface preparation is required. Once positioned, the mobile barricades will unpack themselves by using hydraulics to raise and lower the barriers off their wheels.
Security 101 Opens New Office in Indianapolis
Security 101 has opened a new franchise office serving Indianapolis and the surrounding area. Security 101 ? Indianapolis is owned and managed by Nathan Zautcke and his new partner, John Wilcox. Zautcke also owns the Security 101 office in Detroit. Zautcke said he and his team from Security 101 ? Detroit are eager to take their winning formula to Indianapolis. The Security 101 ? Indianapolis office is located in downtown at 201 North Delaware.
Milestone Community Days 2019: Milestone Systems Highlights Need for Responsible Use of Technology
Milestone Systems recently hosted the regional partner and customer events MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium) in Nashville, Copenhagen and Bali. The three events attracted nearly 2,000 attendees and 124 exhibitors, to discuss industry-relevant themes such as the impact of disrupting innovation, blending human and machine intelligence, and how the power of the platform economy is a game-changer for players who build intelligent video technology and security solutions.
Vanderbilt and ComNet to Highlight Customer Journey ?Value Adds? at IFSEC
Vanderbilt announced that they will jointly attend this year?s IFSEC International with sister-company ComNet. In addition to their flagship products and prominence in open platforms and integrations, both companies, under the ACRE banner, will also highlight their ability to aid customers in every step of their security journey. Vanderbilt and ComNet?s drive to become all-round solution companies has seen them harness numerous tools to complement a buyer?s journey from start to finish.
Dahua Technology Presents ?Empowering through Technology? at ISC West 2019
Dahua Technology showcased a wide range of competitive product portfolios and smart solutions to top security professionals during International Security Conference and Expo (ISC West). Running with the theme ?Empowering through Technology?, the Dahua products and technologies exhibited during ISC West are comprehensive from every aspect – covering major surveillance market demands with the most advanced technologies.
Pelco to Showcase New Analytics, Cameras, and Services at ISC West 2019
Pelco™ by Schneider Electric will be exhibiting products, solutions, and services for several market segment applications at ISC West 2019. Pelco will lead with its forthcoming cloud-enabled video surveillance service for commercial and enterprise scale deployments as part of its phased delivery of capabilities and services that ties Pelco?s VMS, VideoXpert, into their cloud-based architecture. Today?s video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) limits broader customer and System Integrator adoption with a common set of challenges.
Legrand | AV Residential Solutions Helps Security Integrators Transform the Smart Home at ISC West 2019
Legrand | AV Residential Solutions announced its lineup for ISC West 2019, taking place April 10-12 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. In booth 29098, Luxul, Middle Atlantic, Nuvo, On-Q, and SANUS will come together with infrastructure, networking, and AV systems designed to help integrators deliver reliable and robust security systems for their clients, while opening up new revenue streams.
Aiphone eBook Helps Administrators Protect Campuses
Aiphone released ?Best Practices for Keeping Students Safe: A Guide to Campus Security?, an eBook providing public and private K-12, college and university campus administrators with proven best practices for protecting an entire campus population. The free 31-page eBook looks at current technologies, policies and procedures required to handle a variety of security challenges. It includes interactive checklists to prepare for new security projects and for choosing a security integrator.
Princeton Identity Introduces the IOM Access600e Iris and Face Biometric Identity Device
Princeton Identity announced the lauch of its new IOM Access600e? iris and face biometric capture device, a premium level unit designed for high volume enrollment and fast, convenient identification in high security, high throughput applications. The Access600e replaces the company?s Access500e model, offering superior performance, significantly lower pricing, and a sleek, updated form factor that allows it to fit easily on tight table counters.
SIA And ESA Announce Coordination On Workforce Development Strategies
The Electronic Security Association(ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are collaborating on a joint strategy to help their members identify, recruit and retain qualified employees for a variety of professional roles within manufacturer and integrator businesses. According to the 2019 SIA Security Megatrends report and ESA Member Surveys, workforce development imperatives are consistently ranked among the highest concerns of both SIA and ESA members.