Securitas Acquires Supreme Security Systems in the US
Securitas is acquiring Supreme Security Systems, a top 50 alarm monitoring company in the US. The acquisition increases Securitas? service capabilities and client offerings in the northeast US and aligns with Securitas? ambition to double the size of its security solutions and electronic security business by 2023. The purchase price is approximately MUSD 20 (MSEK 180). The acquisition will be accretive to the Group operating margin through its resilient recurring monthly revenue (RMR) portfolio representing more than 70 percent of the revenue.
Wavestore v6.28 Introduces Intelligent Event Rules and Powerful Forensic Search of Stored Video Using Video Analytics Metadata from Cameras.
Wavestore v6.28 represents a major step forward as it enables highly accurate real-time event detection and powerful forensic search using video analytics metadata from selected ONVIF cameras. This allows events to be triggered only when specific circumstances occur. For example, if a car went through an exit where only trucks are permitted, or more than 4 persons in an area where there is a limit. There are many rules to choose from, including box entry and exit, object removed, object idle, and crowding of people or objects.
Honeywell Previews New Upgrades to Security and Fire Tech at ISC
Honeywell will preview the latest upgrades to its security and fire products at the 2021 International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), July 19-21 in Las Vegas. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to preview and learn more about Honeywell?s security and fire solutions that provide streamlined operational efficiency, real-time response, predictive analytics and flexible integration that can ultimately help reduce costs and increase revenue for end users.
Pivot3 Streamlines Intelligent Physical Security Infrastructure
Pivot3 announced Solutions Simplified, a new program for systems integrators and value-added resellers (VARs) to accelerate the design, configuration, quoting and deployment of physical security and industry solutions on Pivot3?s intelligent infrastructure. Pivot3 Solutions Simplified leverages Pivot3?s deep customer experience and expertise in determining the ideal design for enterprise customers, resulting in a more efficient, effective and profitable engagement for systems integrators and VARs.
Intelligent Buildings Hires Elliott as Smart Building Consultant
Intelligent Buildings announced it has hired Peter Elliott as a Smart Building Consultant for the General Services Administration (GSA). In this role, Elliott will utilize his design, development, and engineering expertise to create substantial improvements in performance, wellness, and risk mitigation for clients. Elliott?s expertise will support the GSA?s existing goals and drive Smart Building attributes, such as scalability, flexibility, risk mitigation, and long-term cost structure reduction.
Open Systems Appoints New CEO, Prepares for Growth
Open Systems announced the appointment of Geoff Haydon as Chief Executive Officer. With more than 20 years? experience growing successful cybersecurity companies, Haydon is tasked with enriching Open Systems? cybersecurity platform and increasing the company?s share of the managed security market, which IDC expects to be the fastest growing segment of global security spending by 2024.
Pivot3 Simplifies and Unifies Management of Physical Security Infrastructure with New Surety Software
Pivot3 announced Surety, a new intelligent software framework to simplify the management and monitoring of physical security environments. Pivot3 Surety brings innovation to the physical security space by providing customers with extensive intelligence and management of their servers and applications, regardless of vendor, including video recording, analytics, access control and others. This ensures optimum resource utilization, performance, availability, health and configuration of critical security applications.
New Panasonic i-PRO Secure VA Hospitals Initiative Provides Comprehensive Security Solutions and Support
Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America announces the launch of i-PRO Secure VA Hospitals. The new initiative recognizes and supports VA hospitals and healthcare facilities with a comprehensive program of integrated surveillance and security solutions that delivers the tools, technology and support needed to keep organizations safe and secure. The i-PRO Secure VA Hospital program provides a wide range of solutions that can be tailored to meet each facility?s needs.
Vector Flow Ushers in New Era of Data-Driven Physical Security Automation and Intelligence
Vector Flow launches the industry?s first AI-powered, data-centric Physical Security Automation Platform and also announces its Series A funding of $9.2M from Silicon Valley?s premium venture firms, led by Mayfield Fund with participation from Foundation Capital. Vector Flow?s security platform derives intelligence from physical security data by creating domain specific AI and data-centric models to automate major security functions related to Physical Identity.
Alcatraz Provides Three Factor Authentication to Deliver Ultimate in Access Control Security
Alcatraz has added Three Factor Authentication (3FA) to the Rock facial authentication platform to deliver the ultimate in protection for high security areas and zero trust environments. The Rock can be used for one, two or three factor authentication. In one-factor authentication, the Rock is the primary access control device and facially authenticates authorized users. In two-factor authentication, the Rock is used in combination with a badge reader to grant access.
Physical Security Integration: Unlocking its Full Potential
For any operation with assets needing to be protected from theft or vandalism ?such as car dealerships, truck fleets, equipment rental companies, or contractor lots? fully integrating the latest capabilities of physical security and access control systems can drive down costs significantly. This ?virtual? approach combines video surveillance, access control, and information technology (IT) integration to replace many of the functions of in-person security personnel.
Interface Shares its top Security Industry Predictions for 2021
2021 could prove to be almost as turbulent for the security industry as 2020. In the earlier part of the year, we expect the industry will continue to grapple with the fallout from COVID-19 with possible disruptions to the equipment supply chain. However, assuming we can keep our critical workforce healthy and an effective vaccine is successfully deployed in Q2, the situation could improve very quickly.
Ron Virden Joins dormakaba as Senior Vice President, Entrance Systems & Interior Glass
dormakaba announced that Ron Virden has joined its Access Solutions Americas segment as Senior Vice President, Entrance Systems & Interior Glass. He will lead these product lines in North and South America, with focus on growth.Virden joined dormakaba December 1, 2020 and will be based in the company?s Indianapolis headquarters. Virden has nearly 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles within multinational and portfolio companies in the security industry.
Open Systems Hires New Security Experts as it Increases its Share of the Growing Enterprise Market for Security Services
Open Systems announced the appointments of Fredrik Torstenssen and Ric Longenecker as the company?s Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, respectively. The addition of these executives comes as the company?s service deployments have exceeded 8,000 worldwide and demand continues to grow for its integrated security and networking services, including Open Systems? Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) services.
HID Global Enables Employees to Open Doors and Authenticate to Systems, Hands-Free
HID Global announced that its next-generation Seos credential technology will enable Nymi Band 3.0 users to seamlessly open doors and authenticate to systems, devices and machines. The Nymi Band is the world?s only workplace wearable wristband that, once authenticated, offers the convenience of continuously authenticating the identity of the user until it?s removed from the wrist.
PureTech Systems? Announces Successful Integration and multiple Deployments with OptaSense
PureTech Systems announced the successful integration and deployments of PureActiv software with OptaSense Linear Ground Detection Systems (LGDS). The LGDS provides perimeter intrusion detection using advanced distributed acoustic sensing technology capable of detecting, classifying and locating multiple threats in real-time. PureActiv system verifies the detected threats as a person, vehicle, animal, or other.
Alcatraz Partners with TRL Systems to Extend Presence on the West Coast and in the Healthcare Market
Alcatraz has partnered with TRL Systems to sell and market Alcatraz?s security solutions. Headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and with regional offices in Burbank, Tustin, and San Diego, TRL Systems is a leading provider of fire life safety and security integration solutions for a variety of industry segments including their specialty, healthcare, as well as education, industrial, hospitality, government, entertainment, and transportation.
Merger sees ?Synectics Security? Become Major Independent Force in UK Security Integration
Combining the on-vehicle expertise of SMS and QSG?s experience in providing electronic security solutions for complex, critical and heavily regulated environments,
Synectics Security works with ?best-of-breed? technology partners to offer ?one of the most comprehensive product and service portfolios available?. Based out of its Nottingham HQ, the unified business will continue to serve customers in the UK and Ireland operating in Public Space, Heritage, High Security, Banking and Finance, Critical Infrastructure and Transportation sectors.
Intel Endorses iQ-FeverCheck Systems
Intel Corporation has established many initiatives to fight the current pandemic internationally. One of these has been to partner with iOmniscient in approving iQ-FeverCheck to be a part of its Intel IMRS Program. Intel IMRS offers intelligent connectivity, exceptional performance and manageability, and a reliable roadmap that can help customers use data-driven insights to increase efficiency, improve safety, and enhance the overall quality of life for their citizens.
Razberi Technologies Launches Remote Monitoring and Management for Milestone Video Management Systems
Razberi Technologies has extended its software platform to integrate deeper with video management software (VMS) from Milestone Systems, providing increased uptime assurance, cyber threat protection and faster problem resolution. With Razberi Monitor, security professionals can securely and remotely monitor their physical security network ? especially relevant during these times of social distancing requirements.