Joe Holland Of LifeSafety Power Takes On New Role
Joe Holland, former vice president of Engineering for LifeSafety Power, has had quite a distinguished career in the security and life safety industries, spanning decades. Credited with helping create an entirely new category for power —from static hardware to intelligent networked solutions capable of collecting critical data on the health of the security infrastructure— Holland has now taken a position on the company?s board of directors and will operate in a reduced role.
Sentrynet Will Focus On Industry Change At SentryCon 2018
SentryNet?s 23rd annual dealer conference, SentryCon, will be in April and will focus on ?The Challenge of Change? and how it affects independent alarm installers. Special Guest speakers like Mark Brown of Southwestern Consulting will bring to light what can be done to overcome those challenges. In the face of disruptive technologies and shifting powers to the consumer, changing how you do business is essential to staying in the game.
Agent Vi?s innoVi Integrated With Milestone XProtect VMS Platform
Agent Video Intelligence announced the integration of innoVi™ for Central Monitoring, Agent Vi?s cloud-based video analytics Software as a Service (SaaS), with Milestone XProtect™ video management software. Central monitoring stations and enterprises to benefit from cutting-edge video intrusion detection service viewed directly from within the Milestone XProtect Smart Client. Central Monitoring Stations (CMS), Alarm Receiving Centres (ARC), and enterprises deploying Milestone XProtect will now be able to benefit from Agent Vi?s cutting-edge video intrusion detection service.
SIA Supports Senate?s STOP School Violence Act
The Security Industry Association (SIA) strongly supports S. 2495, the Students, Teachers and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act of 2018, introduced by a bipartisan coalition of 25 U.S. senators led by Sens. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. The legislation would fund school security improvements and invest in prevention programs to stop school violence before it happens.
Bosch Communicator Helps Customers Keep Pace With Changing Technology
Bosch introduces connectivity and programming enhancements for its B465 Universal Dual Path Communicator, making it easier for dealers and integrators in the Americas to help end users keep pace with changing alarm communication technology. With the B465 communicator, end users can eliminate expenses associated with up to two dedicated phone line connections per control panel, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership for fire or intrusion alarm systems.
Johnson Controls Introduces Enhanced Scheduling And Account Maintenance
Johnson Controls introduces the latest version of its Kantech EntraPass Security Software with new features developed to streamline scheduling and account maintenance. Available in EntraPass Corporate and Global Editions, operators managing premise access control can add to security capabilities by creating actions and tasks on a daily, weekly or monthly basis with the new Action Scheduler under the Operation menu.
Johnson Controls’ victor And VideoEdge Advances Real-time Incident Response
Johnson Controls introduces the newest version of its victor Video Management System and VideoEdge Network Video Recorders (NVRs) from American Dynamics, version 5.2, a powerful video management system that provides enhanced video intelligence and analytics to greatly improve the efficiency of security personnel and daily business operations. The victor client on VideoEdge hardware platforms allows users to leverage high-performance video streaming, audio, motion meta-data and an expansive feature set for improved real-time command and management.
Southwest Microwave Announces INTREPID Integration With Honeywell EBI R500
Southwest Microwave announce the availability of a new INTREPID™ Integration plugin from Honeywell Building Solutions, providing high-level interface between Honeywell?s Enterprise Buildings Integrator (EBI) intelligent building automation and enterprise management system, and Southwest Microwave?s INTREPID Series II perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS).
How Security Tech Vendors Grow And Diversify Through Acquisition
There are ways to grow a business other than investing in existing assets and finding new customers. The physical security sector has witnessed a steady flow of M&A activity in recent years and there?s no sign of it abating. Keen to exploit growing demand for end-to-end solutions, some of the industry?s biggest beasts have snapped up brands in adjacent industries to broaden their portfolio.
3xLOGIC Releases New VIGIL V500 Video Appliance
3xLOGIC, Inc. announced the release of its newest video appliance, the powerful VIGIL™ V500 Hybrid. VIGIL V500 Hybrids are fully-integrated intelligent video appliances. Pre-configured with VIGIL Video Management System (VMS) software, this hybrid represents a cost-effective video management platform that provides all the key functionality of VIGIL VMS with unrivaled ease of setup.
Bosch Security Systems To Become Bosch Building Technologies
Effective March 1, 2018, the Bosch Security Systems division will be known as Bosch Building Technologies. In the system integration business, Bosch Security Systems already offers its customers more than security, safety, and communication technology solutions. The division comprises two organizationally discrete units, the global product business and the regional system integration services business, which operates in eight countries.
The Cloud Takes Security To New Heights
The world of physical security has undergone seismic changes in the last 10 years in video, analytics, and the utilization of security technologies for business intelligence. Technology that once was considered science fiction has now become a reality. In the education market, these technologies have come at a very opportune time with constrained budgets, administrative staff reductions, and tragic incidents requiring lockdowns and video observations reaching an all-time high. One of the greatest advancements that has come to market during this time has been cloud-based access control.
Securex – Poznan International Fair
Int’l Security Exhibition-the largest and most prestigious security industry trade fair in Poland and Central Europe. During the fair will be presented a comprehensive offer of the leading providers of products and services for the protection of property, information, alarm systems, CCTV monitoring and security. SECUREX is also a venue for innovative solutions and technological […]
3xLOGIC Technology Catches Would-be Thieves Before They Can Do Damage
3xLOGIC, Inc. announced Ted?s Pawn, located in Norwood, OH, has successfully been using Video Verification technology to reduce false alarms and catch the bad guys before they?re able to gain entry to the store and adjoining storage lot. In the most recent incident at Ted?s, the Sonitrol operator received a video alarm feed showing a man entering the outdoor lot. The operator dispatched police and the suspect was apprehended in short order.
Arteco Delivers Mobile Video Management To Increase Mobility
Arteco announced the availability of its redesigned and intuitive Arteco mobile application. The mobile app, which is designed to increase mobility and enhance the user experience. Designed for iOS and Android devices, the Arteco app delivers instant access to key functions of the Arteco Video Event Management Software (VEMS) platform and enables users to received alerts and alarms on-the-go.
Sonitrol Participates In Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Sonitrol, the leader in verified electronic security, participated in Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.) nationwide. This program, founded by Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), calls on U.S. citizens each year to action in support of law enforcement. Several Sonitrol franchises went out to their local police departments dropping off gifts, lunches and baked goods for officers to show appreciation for their commitment and sacrifice to help keep their communities safe.
LENSEC Announced Software Integration With Galaxy Control Systems
LENSEC announces joint integration between its enterprise-class video surveillance software, Perspective VMS®, and Galaxy Control Systems products, Cloud Concierge and System Galaxy Software. The integration will be officially launched at Intersec in Dubai in January. LENSEC and Galaxy Control Systems will be exhibiting at the international trade show January 21-23, 2018 in booth S1-C20.
S2 Security Announces S2 Mobile Security Professional App
S2 Security announced the release of S2 Mobile Security Professional, a security management app for smartphones and tablets. S2 Mobile Security Professional allows both security managers and staff to operate their S2 access control and video management systems from anywhere, dramatically improving productivity, decision-making and response time. The new app is a complete reimagining of the award-winning S2 Mobile Security Officer.
Z-Wave Alliance Hosts Z-Wave Pavilion CES 2018
The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, will host the largest smart home footprint this year at CES 2018. The Pavilion will for the first time include over 30 smart home brands with new IoT devices, along with a full walk through home demonstrating different brands working together to create one cohesive smart home experience.
Bosch’s New G450 Gateway Delivers Connected Systems
Bosch Security Systems connects Bosch B and G Series intrusion control panels to a variety of devices to enable a full range of residential and business automation solutions. The new gateway connects the control panels with Z-Wave, ZigBee, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radio compatible devices and with wired third-party IP cameras for customized control of residences or businesses.