BCDVideo and Wasabi Come Together to Deliver Versatile, Cost-Effective Surveillance Storage
BCDVideo announced that it has partnered with Wasabi, the hot cloud storage company for video surveillance storage in the cloud. In an industry moving rapidly toward a hybrid-cloud model, this partnership expands the ability for both manufacturers to offer their customers a complete package: BCDVideo’s purpose-built, on-premises storage options and Wasabi’s competitive hot cloud storage solutions. Together, these two companies deliver a hybrid cloud solution that takes advantage of existing infrastructure, as well as next-generation cloud storage technology.
mCloud Partners to Offer Connected Building Solutions
mCloud Technologies announced it is offering its AssetCare™️ solutions for HVAC and indoor air quality to small business customers of three major North American energy utility providers, two in the continental United States and one in Canada. mCloud will bring its full suite of IoT- and AI-powered capabilities to drive meaningful energy savings and help businesses ensure their buildings are compliant with government-mandated health and safety regulations in three of the largest and policy-forward parts of the US and Canada.
Smart City IoT Solutions in Vietnam
The signing ceremony of cooperation among SonKim Land Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, and Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc (Infinite) took place at The 9 Stellars show unit. This collaboration aims to bring comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to The 9 Stellars Project, creating a luxury smart city with “SonKim Land signature” in the new Thu Duc City.
HID Expands with Acquisition of Invengo Textile Services from Invengo Information Technology Co., Ltd
HID Global announced it has acquired the Invengo Textile Services Business of Invengo Information Technology Co., Ltd. The acquisition adds RFID tags, readers and cloud-based inventory management services for linen and laundry management to HID Global’s industry-leading RFID portfolio. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global market for commercial laundry offerings, including tags, readers, software and system integrator services, is expected to grow at a compounded annual rate of 12.9 percent from 2020-2025.
Bayshore Networks and GE Digital Expand Partnership to Secure Industrial and Critical Infrastructure Networks
Bayshore Networks and GE Digital announced an expansion to their partnership to integrate their solutions to address the growing need to secure industrial and critical infrastructure networks. GE Digital’s OpShield technology will be integrated into Bayshore Networks’ advanced solutions providing sophisticated industrial cybersecurity and active prevention/protection for industrial equipment, including programmable logic controllers, human-machine interface, and engineering workstations.
Zenotta Launches the First Peer-to-Peer Electronic Trade System
Today marks the launch of the Zenotta Digital System (ZDS), and with it, a step into a future where data is re-invented. The problems of data privacy, digital content ownership, creative freedom and trust are solved with the development of the first Peer-to-Peer Electronic Trade System. With the ZDS, digital content becomes a means of exchange, and files become programmable assets that can be truly owned, with identity, rights, intelligence and privacy embedded at the data level.
Allied Universal Acquires Atlanta-Based SecurAmerica
Allied Universal announced the acquisition of SecurAmerica a privately held, Atlanta, Georgia-based security company with 49 offices located throughout the United States. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. SecurAmerica was founded by Frank Argenbright, a Georgia entrepreneur who, over the past 40 years, has built both security and facilities management companies with operations around the world, beginning with Argenbright Security in 1979.
LenelS2 Announces Strategic Agreement with Bosch
LenelS2 announced a strategic agreement with Bosch Building Technologies to resell Bosch IP cameras in North America and Europe. As a result of the agreement, end-users will have access to the complete Bosch IP camera portfolio through LenelS2’s Value-Added Resellers. The Bosch IP camera portfolio integrates with all LenelS2 video management solutions to enhance critical video analytics capabilities that help protect people and assets and optimize building health and efficiency.
Columbia College Chicago Student Center Chooses Boon Edam for Secure Entry
The new Student Center at Columbia College Chicago, located at 754 South Wabash Avenue in Chicago, opened its doors in the fall of 2019. This brand-new building offers five spectacular stories of spaces for students including music and film-screening rooms, dining options, a fitness center, a reflection room for meditation and prayer, and event spaces for meetings, performances, and receptions. The school has taken the initiative to improve overall security, with the intention of keeping an open feel to the campus.
PicPocket-Labs, Inc. Awarded Patent to Request Dispatch and Navigate Drones
PicPocket-Labs announces that it has been awarded US Patent No. 10,640,208 for “Drone Ba sed Systems and Methodologies for Capturing Images.” The patent pertains to an “on-demand” service which allows a user to send or request an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) to a location or a target of interest (stationary or moving) for, among other purposes, media/data capture. National patent protection is underway in Canada, China and Europe.
Sage Integration Looking to Transform Enterprise Security
With decades of combined security industry leadership and experience, new Sage Integration brings a client-centric approach to protecting the people, facilities and reputation of enterprise customers nationwide. Sage combines the proven capabilities of AYSCO Security Consultants and DTS Security, two regional security powerhouses, with the resources and commitment of Talisman Capital, one of the country’s most recognized equity partners.
Allegion US Launches Schlage Alx Series as a First in Modular Design for Cylindrical Locks
Allegion US announced the launch of the Schlage ALX Series – a first in modular design for cylindrical locks. The ALX Series cylindrical, grade 2 lock is an evolution of the earlier AL Series, which was based on Walter Schlage’s first commercially sold lock, the A button lock. This first cylindrical design lock was so innovative in its time that it changed the industry, and so enduring a design that it is still offered today.
NextGen SCADA Global 2020
The 4th annual NextGen SCADA Global conference draws together SCADA system implementation leaders and specialists from across the European electric utility landscape, for a review of 20+ SCADA implementation case-studies. The programme begins with a SCADA System Integration Workshop, followed by a 3-day main conference focussed on NextGen SCADA implementation case studies, and concludes on […]
3xLOGIC Releases VIGIL 11 With New Features and Updates
The VIGIL VMS is the driving force behind the VIGIL family of Recording Appliances. In VIGIL Client v11, 3xLOGIC has introduced AutoViews. An AutoView allows users to instantly assemble a camera layout using a pre-configured search filter. With standard saved views, a user must build a camera layout manually, save the view and then deploy the view whenever they login to VIGIL Client.
POWER UP Launches New Solar Charging Table
POWER UP™ has added a new Solar Charging Table to its line of charging products. The Solar Charging Table is an innovative solution for utility companies and emergency response teams that need to provide power after storm damage or natural disasters. The Solar Charging Table is also perfect for festivals and outdoor events, creating a convenient and collaborative atmosphere for guests and customers.
Common Information Model
The 1st annual Common Information Model conference will take place on January 21 – 23, 2020 in Amsterdam and will bring together more than 100 leading CIM implementers for 3 intensive days of case-study reviews. This end-user driven, implementation focused event will include over 14 utility case-studies and will scrutinize the most timely and critical […]
PACOM Wins Benchmark Innovation Award
PACOM has been awarded a Benchmark Innovation Award for their 8003 Hybrid Controller. Benchmark is a highly-respected security magazine out of the UK. Award winners are chosen by Benchmark’s editorial team. The PACOM 8003 is an intelligent control board, which can operate in a standalone capacity within smaller or remote environments, or as part of a fully integrated access control and alarm system for larger buildings and multi-site applications with more complex needs.
Kwikset Launches First Commercial Grade Product
Kwikset® brand of Spectrum Brands, announces the launch of SmartCode 955. Functioning as a commercial-grade electronic lever, SmartCode 955 provides advanced security, strength and durability. It is the first commercial-grade electronic lever from Kwikset designed to serve the security needs of facility managers, residential and commercial property owners, and small business owners. SmartCode 955 is now available for purchase from select retailers.
Qognify to Focus on the Transition to Cognitive Cities at 5th National Summit on 100 Smart Cities India 2019
Qognify announced that it will share its expertise of how metropolitan areas can make the shift from being safe and smart to fully cognitive cities, at the 5th National Summit on 100 Smart Cities India 2019. Qognify is the Presenting Partner of the Summit in New Dehli. Qognify, with its Safe & Smart City Solution, is one of the leaders in safe and smart cities in India. It is currently involved in more than 20 safe and smart city projects throughout the country.
Supra TRAC-Guard Padlock Expands TRACcess Mobile Entry System
Supra introduced the TRAC-Guard padlock for authorized, secure access to virtually any remote site. Ideal for installations in telecom or utility stations, storage units or other locking points, this Bluetooth-enabled padlock adds convenience and security in place of traditional mechanical or combination locks. Supra is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies.