The Path to Career Growth is at Your Fingertips
When I was green in this industry starting out as an installing technician, I had to learn and adapt many skills to sustain myself in the trade. Whether it was drilling, mounting an alarm appliance or how to use a fish tape, questions often arose where I would stop to ask someone I respected in my same line of work. Generally, I found those who are more experienced will be happy to share their knowledge if you’re willing to watch, listen and learn.
ONVIF Launches New Working Groups for Cloud, Metadata and Audio
ONVIF is announcing the formation of three new working groups that are tackling standardization work in cloud connectivity, audio and advanced metadata. Together with the ongoing work of existing ONVIF working groups and committees, these new initiatives represent a historically high level of industry participation in the standards development work within ONVIF.
DW Promotes Patrick Kelly to Senior Director of Strategy
Digital Watchdog announces the appointment of Patrick Kelly to the position of Senior Director of Strategy. He formerly held the position of Director of IP Product Sales for the company. In his new position, Kelly will take an active role in designing and executing the company’s marketing and sales strategies in the United States and Canada. Patrick Kelly has a long history of success with implementing video systems solutions in a variety of applications, from large school districts to complex installations at regional airports and seaports.
Edge 360 Adds Industry Veterans to Drive Growth and Expand Revenue Streams
Edge360 announced the appointment of two seasoned experts, Bill Hobbs and Chris Ritter. As senior consultants for the Surveill VMS platform, both will leverage their extensive industry knowledge to amplify awareness, supercharge sales, and cultivate new revenue streams. With a 35-year track record in the systems integration and physical security sectors, Hobbs most recently served as the Global Vice President of Sales for the 3xLOGIC and PACOM brands within Securitas.
VSS Tech Talks on Safe Cities & Municipalities Scheduled for July 27th!
Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience established in 2020, has opened free registration for the next VSS Tech Talk, Making Safe Cities and Municipalities Safer & More Efficient, scheduled for July 27th from 2-3 PM EST. The panel discussions will address the latest technologies and solutions for enhanced security and operations in our cities and municipalities.
New State of Access Control Report Underscores Growing Demand for Future-Proof Mobile Solutions
HID Global announces the 2022 State of Access Control Report, providing insightful perspectives of the market?s current state and trends. Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID Global, the report surveyed just over 1,000 respondents from across North America (56%), EMEA (29%) and Asia Pacific (15%) to detail trends in the procurement, installation, specification and operation of physical access control solutions. The report describes the current state of the market, the technology being used, and trends that security and IT professionals are witnessing and foreseeing in the years to come, including:
ISC East-2020
The International Security Conference & Exposition ? also known as ISC East ? is the leading event for the Northeast?s security and public safety community. In addition to our Premier Sponsor, Security Industry Association (SIA), this year we are also partnering with the ASIS New York City Chapter, which has a 30-year history of producing […]
Chris Coy is Appointed Western Regional Manager – USA
Southwest Microwave is pleased to announce that Chris Coy has been named Western Regional Manager ? USA. In this new role, Chris will support clients west of the Mississippi River in the transportation, utilities, industrial and correctional markets. Chris is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and has more than 15 years of security experience working with end users, consultants, A&Es, systems integrator and manufacturer partners across the U.S. and globally.
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.
ASIS Announces Supporting Organizations and Media Partners for 2019 GSX
ASIS International announced an extensive line-up of organizations allied to security as partners for the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019, taking place 8-12 September in Chicago, IL. The Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail, National Sheriffs’ Association and World Association of Detectives, Inc. are among the event?s newest partners, reinforcing the event?s commitment to growth and excellence across multiple market sectors.
Secured Forum 2019 Reveals Preliminary Agenda
ISC Security Events, PSA Security Network and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have revealed the preliminary agenda for the 2019 Cyber:Secured Forum, a conference connecting the worlds of cybersecurity, physical security and systems integration. This second annual cybersecurity educational summit will be held at the Westin Dallas Park Central July 29-31 in Dallas, Texas.
Feenics Appoints Middle East Representative
Feenics continues to expand its reach globally, adding an office and representative in Beirut, Lebanon. Nancy Abou Eid, who holds a Master?s Degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor?s Degree in Software Engineering will lead the new Middle East location in Beirut and target additional growing areas including Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Abou Eid was one of the first employees of Feenics and an architect of the original Keep by Feenics solution. Her focus will be on educating value-added resellers, consultants and users on the advantages of the scalability, flexibility and advanced security available in the cloud-based ACaaS solution.
Johnson Of Orion Entrance Control Earns Certified Protection Professional Credential
Michael A. Johnson CPP, CSPM, regional sales manager at Orion Entrance Control, Inc. (Orion) recently completed and passed the Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) exam and is now board certified in security management. The designation is administered through ASIS International and is globally recognized as the standard of excellence for security management professionals, of which there are only 4,500 in the world. The CPP exam covers business principles and practices, crisis management, information security, investigations, legal aspects, personnel security, physical security, and security principles and practices.
New Hires And Promotions At Milestone Americas Support The Open Platform Community
Milestone Systems, the global leader for open platform IP video management software (VMS), continues to ensure ongoing expansions in its personnel. Milestone has a keen focus on supporting the success of its partner community, so the last several months have been busy with hiring new people to the company and rewarding well-deserved internal upward career moves. Some earlier ?family members? who had spread their wings to other areas of the industry have also returned to the Milestone home to ply their broadened expertise.
ISC West 2018 Concludes As The Biggest Show To-Date
ISC West sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), the largest converged security event of the year, experienced it?s biggest and most successful year to-date. This year ISC West offered over 85 sessions throughout the SIA Education@ISC program, spanning a range of topics that impact security professionals across physical, IT and IoT security – from biometrics to drones to leadership skills. Some of the most highly-attended sessions were Access Control and Video in the Cloud, The Evolution of Credentials and their Use in the IT, OT, and Physical Security Environment, Connected Home – The Future is Now, and The Future of Physical Security: The Decade Ahead.
ASIS Europe 2?018
ASIS International is a global community of security practitioners, each of whom has a role in the protection of assets people, property, and/or information. Our members represent virtually every industry in the public and private sectors, and organizations of all sizes. From entry level managers to CSOs to CEOs, from security veterans to consultants and […]
ASSA ABLOY Showcases Commitment To Innovation, Unique Products, Partnerships
These solutions include training programs from ASSA ABLOY Americas University, several emerging technologies including BIM software and augmented reality, and sustainability initiatives highlighting energy efficient solutions and a commitment to transparency.
Adams Rite is debuting the new EX Series Exit Devices that offer sleek, flexible and installation-friendly solutions while maintaining a robust and secure design.
Oncam Boosts Training and Partnership Programs with Addition of Industry Veteran John Haspel
Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced today the addition of John Haspel as the company’s new Director of Technology Programs, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience to the Oncam team. Haspel joins Oncam from Avigilon, where he oversaw the development of the company’s global training initiatives.
DDN Collaborates With Synergy Solutions Management To Offer Video Surveillance Design
DataDirect Networks (DDN®) announced that it has partnered with Synergy Solutions Management to offer organizations access to a first-of-its-kind facility in North America where users can plan, design, and test video surveillance and high performance computing (HPC) solutions and conduct training. The Synergy Innovations Lab, located near Vancouver, Canada, provides a fully-equipped testing lab that allows users to evaluate solutions within a mixed workload environment.
Tyco Celebrates Kantech’s 30 Years Of Access Control Innovation
Tyco Security Products is proud to announce that the Kantech access control product line is celebrating its 30th year, marking a history of innovation, integrity and usability to make it one of the most well-known and respected access control brands in the market today. From its first KT-100 and KT-200 door controllers to its integrated INTEVO, its complete security solution, and KT-1 door controller with single button enrollment, Kantech has redefined the user experience for small to medium sized businesses globally by offering innovative and technologically progressive solutions that are easy to deploy, configure and manage.