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American Dynamics Introduces New Version Of victor And Video Edge VMS/NVR
Johnson Controls’ American Dynamics brand introduces the latest version of its victor Video Management System and VideoEdge Network Video Recorders (NVRs) taking functionality, performance, and system security to the next level. The new victor Incident Locker provides a secure centralized repository to prevent the tampering of sensitive video evidence while maintaining chain-of-custody.
Kantech Offers Simplified Access Control Solution With KT-1 Standalone
Johnson Controls announces the immediate availability of the innovative Kantech KT-1 single door controller with embedded simplified access control software for one door systems. KT-1 Standalone is the ideal choice for a cost-effective, easy-to-use, single-door application.
New Kantech EntraPass 7.30 Support ioSmart Cards And Readers
Johnson Controls introduces the latest version of its Kantech EntraPass Security Software with integration with Kantech?s ioSmart Card Reader, as part of an end-to-end encrypted access control solution. EntraPass v7.30 also includes integration with HID? Mobile Access for quick and easy access to doors using a mobile phone for the end users while maintain the credentials management through EntraPass.
Johnson Controls Provides Safer And Smarter Living With DSC’s iotega
Johnson Controls announces the immediate availability of the DSC iotega, its next generation wireless security and automation solution designed to provide safer and smarter living for homes and small businesses. With built-in, industry-leading PowerG wireless technology, iotega provides a fully encrypted security system that elevates homes and businesses to a new level of security while including remote interactive smart services and allowing new revenue streams for security dealers. It provides superior reliability with end-to-end 128-bit AES encrypted 2-way sensors and includes multiple advanced security features such as a built-in siren, 2-way voice, 99 user codes and Transport Layer Security.
New Version Of exacqVision Enhances Situation Awareness; Expands User Controls For Administrators
exacqVision video management system (VMS) from Johnson Controls is now at version 8.8 with their latest release that delivers new tools that improve situation awareness and additional control features for both administrators and users. To better react to imminent events that could potentially affect business, users can now embed a web page as a panel within the exacqVision client to get important information such as weather updates or breaking news headlines.
C?CURE 9000 Access Control Platform Adds New Smart Card Encoding To Increase Credential Security And Flexibility
Johnson Controls introduces the newest versions of its C?CURE 9000 security and event management platform from Software House to now include greater credential security and flexibility in smart card encoding by integrating with two new smart card technologies. New personnel and credential management functionalities for the Software House C?CURE 9000 v2.60 SP1 (standalone) and v2.61 (unified with victor from American Dynamics) adds support for NXP MIFARE DesFire EV1 and EV2 smart card encoding.
Next Generation Illustra Flex 3MP IP-Cameras Provide Seamless Video Capture And Viewing Experience
Johnson Controls introduces the next generation of Illustra Flex 3MP Mini-Dome, Bullet and Box cameras with features such as P-iris lenses and TrickleStor technology to provide optimal image quality and reliability, and the convenience and efficiency of bandwidth management of the camera using Illustra IntelliZip compression technology. Going beyond H.264 and H.265, the embedded Illustra IntelliZip technology monitors and then adjusts system streaming parameters, matching the camera?s field of view activity.
Johnson Controls Enhances User Experience, Functionality of Integrated Video Solutions
Johnson Controls? newest version of its victor Unified Video Management Systems and VideoEdge Network Video Recorders from American Dynamics, provides a transformed, contemporary user interface and new detection and analytics features for increased visibility of the security environment. With victor/VideoEdge 5.0, the updated feature set includes license plate-recognition, perimeter detection, edge-based SD-card failover redundancy and several other advanced surveillance features, delivering greater and faster command and control capabilities.
Johnson Controls Debuts Visitor Management Kiosk And Access Control Management With C?CURE Portal
Johnson Controls introduces comprehensive and automated visitor management as a core component of the C?CURE 9000 security and event management platform with a new self-service Kiosk Application and optional stand offerings that connect through the C?CURE Portal. The new release provides auto-generation and assignment of temporary credentials for visitors, and customizable access control workflows for more efficient management of access credential requests.
Johnson Controls Introduces iSTAR Ultra LT Network Door Controller
Johnson Controls introduces the iSTAR Ultra LT Door Controller from Software House, a special edition iSTAR Ultra door controller that provides a full IP architecture and enterprise level features for small to mid-sized access control deployments. iSTAR Ultra LT centralizes all access control decision processing and secures network communications while allowing end users to use existing infrastructure and Power over Ethernet capabilities to reduce costs.
victor VMS Provides Critical Security Against Active Shooter
Johnson Controls announced that its American Dynamics victor Video Management Software now integrates with the Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System from Shooter Detection Systems, providing users with an automated solution to react in real-time to shots fired in a facility. By reducing the margin of human error, the solution helps to eliminate costly false alerts while enhancing the overall security of any school, business or public venue building.
exacqVision 8.6: A More Efficient User Experience, A Better Protected System
exacqVision 8.6 offers a host of new features that improve the user experience and overall system protection. exacqVision?s search capabilities now let users leverage event information from intrusion and access control systems for a more comprehensive security picture. This release also makes it easier for organizations to tag and retain important video. Every release provides an opportunity to provide more stringent protections against cyber-attacks, and 8.6 now offers complex passwords and system lockout criteria, making exacqVision a more hardened VMS than ever before.
Lynn Minella New Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer At Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls today announced its board of directors has appointed Lynn Minella vice president, chief human resources officer effective June 14. She will also serve as a corporate officer. Minella succeeds Simon Davis who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
Johnson Controls Eliminates ‘Tyco Security Products’ brand
In a May 2017 letter to its customers, Johnson Controls announced that it would begin phasing out the Tyco Security Products brand. David Grinstead, vice president and general manager of security products for Johnson Controls? Building Technologies & Solutions division, stated that the Tyco name itself would be retained as a security technology brand within the company?s product portfolio but that Tyco Security Products as a business unit would take on the Johnson Controls brand.
John Steele of Johnson Controls Is SIA’s 2016 SIA Committee Chair Of The Year
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected John Steele, Senior Director of Government Relations, Johnson Controls, as 2016 SIA Committee Chair of the Year for his work with the SIA Government Relations State and Local Policy Working Group. With this award, SIA honors Steele for his work in advocacy on behalf of the security industry in dialogs with state and local governments. SIA Chairman Denis Hebert will present the 2016 Committee Chair of the Year Award to Steele at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, scheduled to occur on Tuesday, April 4, 2016, during ISC West.
Johnson Controls And DHS Sign Cooperative R&D Agreement On CyberSecurity
In an effort to improve cyber-threat information sharing and analysis, Johnson Controls, a global leader in energy efficiency, integrated solutions and building controls, announces a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Cybersecurity and Communications. The agreement will help secure our nation?s critical infrastructure from those with malicious intent.
Milestone Hires New Manager to Support Consultants
Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has brought on board Thomas O?Connell as the new Manager of A&E Business Development for North America.
Based out of Atlanta, Georgia, he will report directly to Mike Taylor, Director of Sales for North America, with a focus on working with A&E consultants who specify large security projects.
Veracity Coldstore Scores a Touchdown at Levi Stadium
The San Francisco 49ers were building a new stadium for use beginning in the 2014 NFL football season. Johnson Controls, Inc., (JCI) was awarded the security portion of the new stadium and presented Genetec?s Security Center. After the successful installation of several demonstration units which were used to film and record all of the pre-season 49er practices, Veracity COLDSTORE was selected as the best possible solution for the 49ers over the solid-state solution that had been initially expected to provide storage.