Hanwha Techwin America announced that Olymbec has chosen Hanwha cameras to help secure its properties and improve rentability. Managing upwards of 300 properties in Quebec and 15 different States in the US, Olymbec owns more than 30 million square feet of property. Managing this much real estate means that Olymbec has to balance a variety of concerns, including providing positive tenant experiences, generating revenue, and protecting assets.
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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.
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Iris ID announced the compatibility of its iCAM M300 handheld, multi-modal biometric reader and the MozaicID iCAM M300 Smartcard Software Credential Application. This application enables the mobile device to accommodate a range of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) compatible credentials including PIV Interoperable (PIV-I) and the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), a smartcard used by workers requiring access to secure areas of U.S. maritime facilities and vessels.
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PACE Security has added the Alcatraz Rock autonomous access control platform to its solutions portfolio. Based in Southern California, PACE Security has been delivering innovative approaches to security integration for 25 years. PACE provides complete solutions from engineering to the implementation and installation of equipment and complete customer training for seamless integration of access control, closed circuit television, and security.
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ASIS International and the Security Industry Association have announced a partnership to produce an event designed to help security organizations and businesses around the world develop and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategies. The free virtual event, titled Global DE&I Strategy: Policy and Practices that Produce Positive Business Outcomes, will be held 10 December 2020, 11 a.m. ? 12:30 p.m. ET.
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Altronix is further expanding its Trove? Series with an access and power integration solution exclusively designed to support Hartmann Controls. The pre-configured kits will accommodate up to 8 or 16 doors each and are scalable for large systems. These new Trove models are pre-configured with Altronix power and accessories to support Hartmann Controls for up to 8 or 16 doors each. All Trove solutions simplify board layout and wire management while providing maximum flexibility and scalability.
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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.
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Supra announced that its TRAC-Box key management solution has been selected by Oregon-based Guaranty RV Super Centers to help secure and track keys while keeping pace with a growing demand for recreational vehicle (RV) travel. Supra is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. Located in Junction City, Oregon, Guaranty is the state?s largest dealer of recreational vehicles.
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ProdataKey has released a whitepaper that explores the differentiating features and distinct advantages of a Mobile-First access control platform. Built from the ground up with the needs of the mobile user foremost in mind, Mobile First platforms are designed with the mobile experience as the default method by which integrators, technicians, system administrators, managers, tenants, and employees engage with the system.
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Identiv announced the release of Freedom Cloud, the cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) offering for the Freedom Access Control solution. Freedom features the industry?s lowest equipment footprint and its cloud, subscription-based service gives organizations the option to pay as they go and only for what they need, equaling less investment and greater cash flow. Freedom Cloud empowers users to control their PACS via Freedom?s intuitive browser-based web administration.
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In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Israel?s Pangea will supply workplace protection systems to Liberty Latin America, one of the leading communications companies in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Pangea multi-sensor solution integrates thermal imaging, video analytics and biometric access control technologies for screening large volumes of people entering buildings and public spaces.
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Patriot One Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Evans as Chief Executive Officer, effective on November 16, 2020. Mr. Evans succeeds Martin Cronin who will remain on as a director of the Company. Mr. Evans brings over 25 years of experience working with venture-backed and public companies in executive leadership, operations and board roles. Mr. Evans has demonstrated a track record for success in revenue growth and profitability.
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ADT Commercial continues its strategic M&A strategy, expanding its nationwide geographic footprint and deepening its capabilities to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers in New York and New Jersey with the announcement it has purchased Deterrent Technologies, Inc., based out of Ocean, NJ. Established in 1982 by David and Carol Hersh, Deterrent Technologies, Inc. has been a premier leader in designing, installing and servicing comprehensive physical security and life safety systems.
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Businesses face an overwhelming array of external hazards and threats. While the coronavirus pandemic has introduced a bevy of new concerns to address and operational hurdles to tackle this year, extreme weather remains a threat that companies of all kinds cannot ignore. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is already the second most active in history, according to Accuweather. It seems as though these storms have more destructive winds and cause more flooding than those we experienced in years prior.
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As touch-free access and entry to buildings become the standard for businesses to remain open and promote a safe, healthy environment, dormakaba continues to innovate new technologies to minimize touchpoints. The new dormakaba RCI 912 Series wireless, battery-powered actuators utilize proven infrared motion detection technology to ensure consistent, dependable touch-free activation.
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Software developers will no doubt play a vital role in developing new visual technologies that can help address rapid and disruptive changes in society, the COVID19 pandemic being the latest and perhaps most significant in recent times. With the pandemic, we?ve seen video management software and other security solutions being expanded with greater analytics and other functionalities to ensure public safety, secure buildings remotely, and check adherence to social distancing rules.
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Athena Security announced that the City of Schertz, TX, with over 40,000 citizens not far from San Antonio, chose Athena Security?s Elevated Temperature Checker system on the Apple iPad as part of a holistic and proactive employee health approach to keeping it?s public infrastructure running safely. After seeing the system working well at nearby Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), City of Schertz Fire Chief Kade Long championed the effort to acquire Athena Security?s solution.
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ACRE announced the acquisition of Razberi Technologies based in Farmers Branch, Texas. This purchase will enhance ACRE?s strategic expansion plans for strengthening its video and communications business and product portfolio. ACRE will leverage the technology and expertise of Razberi beyond video across its access control brands for providing server builds, cybersecurity and system health monitoring.
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Managing a distributed fleet with hundreds to thousands of vehicles remotely can get overwhelming. By deploying the LTE-ready vehicle PC on the trucks, fleet managers can rely on telematics technologies to digitalize in-vehicle tasks and remotely monitor those distributed trucks and buses with a consolidated fleet management solution. The V6S enables onboard fleet management solution that includes monitoring, navigation, tracking, communication, and data logging.
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Boon Edam Inc. and architectural revolving doors, announced they will be presenting a live webinar entitled, “Securing the Facility: Best Practices for Integrating Access Control & Biometrics with Security Entrances,” at the fall Virtual Security Showcase (VSS), held from November 10-12. VSS is a virtual event created to establish and maintain connections among security industry professionals while promoting the latest and best ideas about how to keep people, facilities and organizations safe and secure.
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