iluminar Appoints Pierre Bourgeix to Board of Advisors
iluminar appointed Pierre Bourgeix, Chief Technology Officer and Founder of ESI Convergent LLC, a global security consultancy, to its board of advisors. Bourgeix brings over 30 years of security experience through his work at The Rand Corporation, U.S. State Department, ADT/Tyco Security, HySecurity, Wallace International, SecureState and BoonEdam. With Bourgeix’s expertise, iluminar looks to expand its influence and customer base across the security channel.
LenelS2 Introduces OnGuard Security Management System Version 8.0
LenelS2 announced the release of the OnGuard security management system version 8.0, empowering security teams with enhanced situational awareness through unified views of the security environment, as well as powerful visualization for data-based insights. Version 8.0 provides major updates including integration with the Magic Monitor unified client, rich interactive maps, a new modern reporting engine, cybersecurity enhancements and more.
Average Number of Networked Cameras Increases to 3.4 from 1.9 in 2018
Parks Associates’ new Smart Product Market Assessment research finds US broadband households with networked cameras now own on average 3.4 of these devices, a rapid increase from less than two devices in early 2018. Additionally, over one-third of those who bought a smart video doorbell in the past 12 months are first-time buyers. The firm will host the 15th annual CONNECTIONS Summit: Smart Home Growth Strategies virtually on January 14, in cooperation with CES® 2021, featuring executives from ADT, Alarm.com, Brinks Home Security, Nice, Notion, SimpliSafe, and Yonomi.
Sage Integration Names Jim Geyer Vice President of Sales
Sage Integration has named industry veteran Jim Geyer as its new vice president of sales. Geyer will lead an expanding sales team as Sage continues to grow its national footprint protecting clients’ people, facilities and reputations with innovative, on-the-ground support. With Geyer’s 22 years of security industry experience, the Sage executive team saw a leader who offered tactical sales abilities while also demonstrating broader strategic knowledge.
Patriot One’s AI-Powered PATSCAN Platform Deployed at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas
Patriot One Technologies announces the deployment of its Platform at the Plaza Hotel & Casino. Phase 1 deployment of the PATSCAN Platform, offers increased security and safety for resort guests, staff and partners. In addition to the PATSCAN VRS component of the Platform for the detection of visible and invisible threats, such as weapons, disturbances, elevated body temperature identification and facial mask detection, the Plaza will also deploy Patriot One’s new PATSCAN Multi-Sensor Gateway.
Renesas and Altran Team to Deploy First Social Distancing Wristwatch that uses Ultra-Wideband Chipset with Low Rate Pulse
Renesas Electronics Corporation and Altran announced that they have co-developed a wearable solution for social distancing based on Ultra-Wideband technology. Earlier this year, Renesas announced it had licensed UWB technology from 3db Access AG, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in secure UWB low power chips to augment Renesas microcontrollers. The platform’s form factor, a wristwatch, combines the Renesas Synergy™ S128 MCU featuring HMI capacitive touch with licensed secure ranging UWB technology.
The Future of 9-1-1: Two-way Texting, Drones, Real-time Crash Data and More
Riots, school shootings, the pandemic and other emergency situations are harsh reminders of our antiquated 9-1-1 response systems. Over 80% of calls come from cell phones and locating callers has become more challenging. The simple act of texting 9-1-1 is still not available nationwide and 9-1-1 systems don’t allow for the use of multi-media like photos and videos and lack supplemental information that would help dispatchers and first responders in the field.
Aiphone Introduces a New IP Video Guard Station for Multi-tenant/ Commercial Spaces
Aiphone has added the IXG-MK IP Video Guard Station to its robust portfolio of solutions in its IXG Series Multi-Tenant Video Intercom System. The IXG-MK provides visitors a convenient way to call a building’s concierge, receptionist, or security guard directly from the entrance station. This is helpful when visitors are unsure how to reach a tenant or if they are simply trying to deliver a package to the front desk.
Aiphone’s Select IX Series Receive UL Standard 62368-1 for Audio/Video Certification
Aiphone and security communication products announced that 14 of its most popular IX Series IP video intercom stations and components have received certification from UL, an independent global safety science company that tests and certifies products. The IX Series IP video intercom stations and components which received UL certification were tested under UL standard, 62368-1, for audio/video, information, and communication technology equipment.
Smarter Security Hires New Sales Executive
Bruce Kutsche joins as the company’s Senior Director of Solution Sales. Kutsche brings valuable security experience and leadership to strategically direct Sales initiatives, delivering smarter solutions that redefine intelligent Access and Entrance Control. Prior to joining Smarter Security, Bruce gained valuable experience within access control and integration, managing national and global account teams with companies such as Sensormatic, Tyco, and ADT.
Aiphone Introduces IX-SOFT PC Master Station Software for Flexible, Transferable Security
The new IX-SOFT is capable of transforming any computer into a feature-rich intercom, with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface. This PC-based intercom solution is ideal for any customer type, as it fits into everyday scenarios with ease. Whether the need is for the management of intercom solutions in small to mid-sized educational facilities and offices, or the more complex needs of an enterprise-level facility. This solution can be managed remotely by facility managers, or by a security operations center.
Proven Sales & Technology Leader Greg Harman Announced as Stonelock Regional Director of Sales
StoneLock announced Greg Harman as the company’s new Regional Director of Sales. With an in-depth knowledge of sales, cloud-based solutions, technology, and enterprise security, Harman will provide strategic leadership to StoneLock’s North America sales team as the company continues unprecedented growth and expansion. Prior to joining StoneLock, Harman oversaw the successful launch of cloud-based access control solutions targeting the North American market.
STANLEY Security Forms Strategic Partnership with Evolv Technology
STANLEY Security announced its investment in Evolv Technology. This investment – backed by STANLEY Ventures, the venture capital arm of Stanley Black & Decker – forms a strategic partnership between the two companies. Evolv Express, the company’s touchless security screening system, makes it possible for venues of all kinds to keep visitors safe from concealed weapons, pandemic health threats, and intruders.
Tavcom Training Opens New State-of-the-Art Technical Training Centre for Security Professionals in the North of England
Tavcom Training is celebrating its 25-year anniversary with the opening of a state-of-the-art training centre of excellence. The centre in Shipley, West Yorkshire is ideally located to meet all the training needs of the many security professionals in the North of England. With two world-class teaching facilities in the UK and a growing portfolio of bitesize and online interactive courses, Tavcom is making it easier for security professionals at all levels, to access its award-winning training courses.
Aiphone Introduces IXG Series Multi-Tenant Video Intercom Solution
Aiphone introduced its IXG Series IP-based video intercom, a comprehensive solution providing multi-tenant and mixed-use building managers with reliable network communication and entry security along with the convenience of a tenant mobile app. The IXG Series integrates multiple security layers to meet property managers’ needs for a single facility or an entire portfolio of mixed-use properties.
IAPP Data Protection Intensive: UK 2020
There is more to do in 2020 U.K. data protection than wait for the next ground-shaking policy change. Sharpen your focus on the key operational issues set to unfold through the year by attending the IAPP Data Protection Intensive: UK 2020. This year’s program features workshops and breakout sessions on subjects including artificial intelligence, adtech, […]
IAPP Data Protection Intensive: UK 2020
There is more to do in 2020 U.K. data protection than wait for the next ground-shaking policy change. Sharpen your focus on the key operational issues set to unfold through the year by attending the IAPP Data Protection Intensive: UK 2020. This year’s program features workshops and breakout sessions on subjects including artificial intelligence, adtech, […]
French-Language College Improves Security with Aiphone IX Series 2 Video Intercoms
La Cité, Ontario’s largest French-language college, recently upgraded parking lot security on its main Ottawa campus with the installation of 15 IX Series 2 video intercom assistance towers from Aiphone, the leading international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products. With the press of a button, the towers enable students, staff, and visitors to directly communicate with the campus security staff.
Aiphone Names Brad Kamcheff Marketing Manager
Aiphone Corp announced Brad Kamcheff, an accomplished, long-time employee, has been promoted to the position of marketing manager. He will be responsible for leading the Aiphone marketing team to facilitate successful corporate communications, events and collateral, leveraging marketing resources in support of sales strategies, and to grow Aiphone’s position in the marketplace utilizing market and competitor data and insights from industry resources.
Aiphone Adds Smartphone App to the GT Series Multi-Tenant Video Intercom
Aiphone Corp. now has a mobile app available to new and existing installations of the popular GT Series multi-tenant video intercom. The convenient app will enable users to screen visitors directly from a smartphone, whether at home or away. The app, which requires the new GT-TLI-IP mobile app network adaptor, allows tenants to use smartphones to answer calls and unlock doors; view video and conduct two-way conversations in Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G communications.