Nice Appoints Senthoor Navaratnam as New Chief Product Officer of North America
Nice announced the appointment of Senthoor Navaratnam as the Chief Product Officer for North America. Senthoor’s deep expertise in driving strategic growth across global markets will be instrumental in accomplishing the company’s goal to deliver integrated and unified solutions to Nice partners and end users.
Everon Announces Grand Opening of Innovation and Operations Center in Dallas Area
Everon announced the opening of the Everon Innovation and Operations center –known as the iO– in Dallas, TX area. The iO is designed to be a hub of learning, innovation, and industry-leading collaboration and is home to the company’s dedicated monitoring and customer operations center, groundbreaking Innovation Lab, and Solutions Showcase demo area. A testament to the Everon brand and mission, the spaces contained within the iO demonstrate over a decade of commitment to commercial security, fire, life safety and service excellence.
Essence Security Announces Strategic Partnership with GRAEF Gruppe to Transform German Security Landscape with MyShield Offering
Essence Group announced its partnership with GRAEF Gruppe, Germany’s leading security service provider with a consortium of eight specialized security companies, to distribute and implement Essence’s MyShield standalone connected smoke-generating intruder intervention solution across Germany. Under the partnership, GRAEF Gruppe will distribute MyShield through its vast network of security installers throughout Germany
NEC Unveils Latest Version of Cutting-edge NeoFace Reveal, an Advanced Investigative and Identity Solution
NEC Corporation announced the release of the latest version of its flagship forensic face recognition solution, NeoFace Reveal Version 5 (Reveal 5). This innovative enterprise application is designed to revolutionize criminal investigation and fraud prevention for government agencies, law enforcement and civil applicant processing organizations. Reveal 5 offers advanced enhancement and review tools, making it an asset for law enforcement, crime laboratories, and civil applicant processing agencies.
Allegion Launches Schlage XE360 Series Wireless Locks for Multifamily Applications
Allegion has introduced the Schlage® XE360™ Series Wireless Locks, a new electronic lock portfolio designed with multifamily market needs –like style and technology– in mind, at an attractive price point. The XE360 Series is the next generation of innovative electronic locks from Schlage, outfitted with the options and features most looked for by multifamily properties and made to fit the needs of a wide range of common area openings.
TRENDnet Hive, Network Cloud Manager Relaunches with Simplified Account Management Tools and One-Year Free Trial Offer
TRENDnet to announce the relaunch of its growing cloud network management service, TRENDnet Hive™. The update includes revamped registration and renewal processes, and an enhanced free trial program. The registration process has been simplified and automated for both consumers as well as installers and integrators. There are no longer different account types, or different pricing levels for devices. Purchasing and adding licenses has also been automated.
Drone Incursions at Major Events Are on the Rise. How Technology is Working to Prevent Them
The 2023-24 football season that came to a close last week once again shone a spotlight on the rising security threats present at large-scale events. The sport, one of the largest in the world, is best enjoyed live, but the nature of live events means they can be interrupted for any number of reasons. Despite massive resources in place, even the Super Bowl itself isn’t immune to unexpected interruptions, such as a power outage that notably stopped 2013’s game for just over half an hour.
AlarMax Appoints Randy Hall as President
AlarMax announces the promotion of Randy Hall to president. Working with AlarMax for over a decade, including four years as vice president, Hall has contributed immensely to the growth of the company and its invaluable partners. As president, Hall will continue to serve as a trusted beacon to AlarMax vendor partners and dealers, drawing from over 35 years of experience in the converging security, surveillance and AV technology sectors.
Kwikset Unveils Three Innovative Door Lever Collections
Kwikset introduces three distinct and stylish door lever collections—Perth™, Trafford™ and Sedona™—furthering its commitment to blending cutting-edge security with contemporary design aesthetics. The Perth collection embodies a bold and distinctive design, showcasing a slender shape crafted for comfort and style. Each lever includes the innovative SmartKey Security™, fortified with a transitional designer rosette for a modern touch.
Interface Shares its 2024 Technology Predictions
Interface Systems shared its predictions for security technology trends that will impact multi-location consumer-facing businesses in 2024. Addressing ever-changing business security threats will require new capabilities to rapidly analyze massive amounts of data from a variety of sensors.
Athena Security’s Concealed Weapons Detection System Selected by Champions Club Texas
Athena Security’s Concealed Weapons Detection System was selected by Champions Club Texas to protect patrons, members and staff at a first-of-its-kind hospitality destination in Houston that features a full-service hotel, lounge and bar with Southern-inspired cuisine and private-membership poker. Located in Houston’s expanding Westchase community, Champions Club Texas is celebrating its grand opening as a destination offering something for everyone, from business travelers seeking comfortable accommodations with well-appointed amenities to locals looking for a unique night out.
ASSA ABLOY Brings Safety and Security to GSX 2023 With New, Innovative Opening Solutions
ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, returns to Global Security Exchange (GSX) to reconvene with the worldwide community of security professionals. Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 3033 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX, from September 11-13, where the company will showcase its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control.
Jeff Burgess Made An Impact On Our Industry.
If you don’t know; Now you know. By Jay Jason Bartlett There are many stories about individuals that actually make a significant impact on a particular market. There are stories about Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates. There is another individual, maybe not as rich and famous as the above, but someone whom truly made […]
Shooter Detection Systems Equips Communities for Safety at GSX with New Grants Program, Readiness Kit, and 911 Alerting
Shooter Detection Systems will be displaying the latest developments in Active Shooter Intelligence™ along with several new product and business initiatives at the Global Security Exchange in Dallas, Texas this September 11-13. Attendees visiting Shooter Detection Systems booth #4345 can learn more about the company’s new philanthropic grants writing initiative, a new partner incentive program to help clients get started with gunshot detection and learn more about a new 911 alerting service that will revolutionize emergency notification for gun violence incidents.
Designed for the Future: Next Generation Exit Devices from ASSA ABLOY
ASSA ABLOY has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000 / PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions.
The PSA Network Announces Sponsors for PSA TEC 2023
The PSA Network announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2023 (TEC) in Dallas, Texas, May 1-4. TEC 2023 is exclusive to PSA owners, members and sponsors providing premier educational content and networking opportunities between integrators and technology partners. Over the four days, integrators will meet one-on-one with technology partners during TECTalks and visit Signature, Title and Premier sponsor rooms reserved for product showcases, demonstrations and meetings.
The Chicago Cubs Modernize Security at Wrigley Field with Genetec Security Center
Genetec recently helped the Chicago Cubs’ security and technology departments undertake a massive upgrade to modernize security at the iconic Wrigley Field ballpark. Based on Genetec™ Security Center, Omnicast™, and Streamvault™, the new solution extends security to neighboring venues, parking lots and the Chicago Cubs Front Office, keeping people safe across multiple locations.
Neurotechnology Regains First Place in NIST PFT III Fingerprint Evaluation
Neurotechnology announced that the company returned to the top ranking in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Proprietary Fingerprint Template III (PFT III) evaluation. The PFT III evaluation presents fingerprint verification benchmarks using four different datasets of fingerprints, in almost all of which Neurotechnology’s latest algorithm submission presented the most accurate scores.
The University of Vermont Transitions to Qognify VMS
Qognify has announced that The University of Vermont has transitioned to Qognify VMS. The next-generation enterprise-class video management system (VMS) has been deployed to improve how the university Police Dispatch team manages real-time emergency events, as well post-incident investigation and daily on-campus surveillance. Many schools, colleges and universities rely on their video management systems (VMS) as the hub of their surveillance operations.
Aiphone Expands Portfolio with New Access Control Line
Aiphone has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new suite of access control solutions. Known as the AC Series, this new product marks Aiphone’s official entrance into a full line of access control products to complement their security communication solutions. The product line will include system management software, remote hosting capability, over-door controllers, proximity readers, credentials, and more.