Interface Appoints Bud Homeyer as Executive Vice President – Enterprise Solutions
Interface Security Systems announced that it has appointed Bud Homeyer as Executive Vice President – Enterprise Solutions. Having worked as an IT and security leader for leading consumer-facing brands like Michaels, Brinker, and Bank of America, Homeyer has a proven track record of solving complex enterprise-wide challenges to drive growth, productivity, and profitability.
Vector Flow’s LenelS2 Factory Certification Strengthen Customers? Physical Security Programs
Vector Flow announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Vector Flow?s AI-Enabled Physical Security Automation Platforminterfaces with the OnGuard? access control system to strengthen customers? security programs with integrated identity governance and improved compliance across their entire cyber-physical security infrastructure.
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.
Long John Silver?s ?Network of the Future? with Interface
Long John Silver?s has chosen Interface Security Systems to enhance network connectivity across 430 of its restaurants. To build this ?network of the future,? Long John Silver?s implemented Interface?s fully managed, restaurant-in-a-box solution that includes prefabricated network equipment ready for SD-WAN expansion, wireless WAN backup and VoIP connectivity. In order to continue offering consistent and satisfactory customer service, the IT team at Long John Silver?s needed a reliable, high-speed network for their restaurants.
Genetec’s Latest Version of Security Center at ISC West 2021
At ISC West 2021, Genetec will showcase the latest version of Security Center (v5.10), the company?s open-architecture platform that unifies video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics. The company will also showcase new operational solutions for a safe return to the office, and updates to its KiwiVision Video analytics and Stratocast cloud-based solutions.
VisionHub is the Core Security Management system at the University of Vermont
Qognify has announced that VisionHub is being trusted and relied upon by six departments at the University of Vermont – one of the oldest universities in the U.S. The VMS+ is fully integrated and operational across the University?s on-campus install base of 459 video channels (predominantly AXIS IP cameras) and CBORD?s CS Access system. It has been instrumental in helping to reduce unnecessary on-site attendance, as part of the University?s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interface Announces $5,000 ?Tech for Good? Scholarship
Interface Security Systems launched a ?Tech for Good? scholarship program to help provide financial support to college students pursuing four-year STEM or other technology-oriented studies and careers. One student will be selected every year from the pool of applicants and will receive $5,000 to help continue their education. To be eligible for this scholarship, students will need to be enrolled full-time in an accredited US university for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Interface Unveils AI-based Autonomous Anti-Loitering System
Interface Security Systems announced a new AI-based Anti-Loitering System designed to prevent intrusions before they happen. The system features an AI-based object detection system that can detect people or vehicles and trigger pre-recorded, scenario-specific voice messages to deter loitering. The Anti-Loitering System can be customized by loss prevention teams to play different warning and notification messages depending on location and dwell time.
REDSCAN PRO: For Outdoor & Indoor High Security Applications
OPTEX announce the new REDSCAN PRO laser detection sensor, featuring the longest range yet in our REDSCAN series, making it the best solution for the highest security sites. The latest evolution in the award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR series, REDSCAN PRO can very accurately detect intruders to a range of 165x330ft, without any ?gaps? in the detection or the reliability ?fading? with range. By creating rectangular as opposed to circular (fan-shaped) detection patterns, there are no unnecessary overlaps.
OSSA Announces Camera Cyber Security Specification and Alliance Council for App Developers
The Open Security & Safety Alliance, announced two important developments as part of its mission to pave the road towards trustworthy and innovative security and safety solutions. First, a new specification is now available to members that focuses on camera cyber security measures. OSSA also introduces a new App Developer Council designed to attract and involve app developers in the Alliance?s ever-growing ecosystem of security and safety industry players.
New WatchGuard Cloud Platform Streamlines Security Delivery, Enables Zero-Trust and More
WatchGuard Technologies announced a series of new capabilities that make WatchGuard Cloud the ideal security platform for managed service providers (MSPs). With a new single, centralized interface for delivering and managing network security, advanced threat detection, MFA, and more, MSPs will benefit from simplified client management while enabling rapid, efficient and profitable growth. With WatchGuard Cloud, MSPs can create policy templates for easy, repeatable security deployments across many subscriber accounts.
Interface Helps El Pollo Loco Slash False Alarm Costs by 95%
Interface Security Systems announced that El Pollo Loco, one of the nation?s fastest-growing restaurant chains that specializes in fire-grilled chicken, is relying on Interface’s managed video verified alarms and intrusion alarm monitoring to reliably detect intrusions and minimize false alarms. With Interface, El Pollo Loco saves several thousand dollars in annual false alarm penalties across 198 restaurants. Every vendor had different terms of engagement and there was no way to hold anyone responsible.
Genetec Lands Multi-Year Changi Airport Group Security Upgrade Project
Singapore?s Changi Airport Group, one of the most innovative and technologically advanced airports in the world, has selected Genetec, to enhance and upgrade its security system. The three-year project, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, will see Genetec Security Center, a unified security platform that blends IP security systems within a single intuitive interface, underpinning the airport?s security operations, with a specific focus on the video surveillance system across its terminals. The contract was awarded to Genetec following a rigorous competitive tender process.
Interface and Video Analytics Company, Ignite Prism, Form ExclusivePartnership
Interface Security Systems announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Ignite Prism. As part of this partnership, Interface will have exclusive rights to Ignite Prism?s video analytics technology in North America. With the Ignite Prism video analytics solution, retailers or any consumer-facing business can use the data gathered by their existing surveillance cameras to derive actionable business intelligence and enhance customer experience.
LenelS2 Announces Interface Between OnGuard Access Control System and DMP Intrusion Detection Systems
LenelS2 announced an interface between the OnGuard physical access control system and the DMP XR550 and XR550E intrusion detection systems. The interface expands functionality, increases compliance in highly regulated markets and greatly simplifies the administration and deployment experience. LenelS2, a global leader in advanced security systems and services, is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions.
Genetec Helps Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Keep Thrill-seekers Safe with Unified Security Platform
Genetec announced that the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has recently upgraded its security infrastructure with the Security Center platform. By unifying video and access control park-wide, the park?s security team is able to speed up investigations and emergency response. Touted as the “Coney Island of the West”, the seaside park features about 40 rides, 30 restaurants, 15 retail shops, arcades, miniature golf, bowling, and conference and banquet facilities.
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.
HID Global Streamlines Student ID Issuance and Increases Security at the University of Connecticut
HID Global announced that the University of Connecticut (UConn) has selected its Seos smart cards and HID FARGO Connect secure issuance solution to optimize student services and strengthen security across its five-campus network. The HID FARGO Connect cloud-based platform enables UConn to decentralize ID issuance and eliminate student wait times, while Seos technology eliminates the vulnerabilities of its legacy system.
Interface Asset Protection & Business Intelligence Solutions Boost Safety and Operations at Panda Express
Challenged with losses at the point of sale and growing false alarm penalties, the company turned to Interface Security Systems, a leading managed services provider delivering managed network, interactive alarm monitoring, video surveillance and business intelligence solutions to help them dramatically decrease shrink and resolve security inadequacies. Panda store managers faced continuous distractions from false alarms, receiving calls from the legacy alarm company at all hours.
Genetec Introduces Transit Portfolio to Unify Security and Operations
Transit agencies have traditionally relied on multiple single-purpose proprietary systems that don’t interconnect. To help security, IT, operations and vehicle maintenance staff work together, Genetec, a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, today announced a portfolio of solutions designed to help transit organizations unify their security and operations from a single intuitive interface.