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New Podcast Series From Johnson Controls

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 17, 2018 12:15 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Building Connections, GLAS smart thermostat, Imran Riaz, Johnson Controls.

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Johnson Controls has launched a new podcast series called ?Building Connections.? The series connects Johnson Controls leaders and industry experts with customers, employees and others to offer insight into the evolving technological connections within built environments. In the first episode of Building Connections, the company interviewed Imran Riaz, vice president of User Experience (UX). Learn how Riaz? team is uniting the Johnson Controls Buildings product portfolio with a consistent look and feel to create a better experience for customers. You?ll also learn about the influence Apple designers have had on Riaz? career, the new GLAS smart thermostat, his background as a fighter pilot and much more.

ISS Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2018 12:53 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Aluisio Figueiredo, Intelligent Security Systems, Janet Fenner.

Janet Fenner

Seasoned and highly respected executive Janet Fenner will be joining Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), and will be taking up the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). She joins directly from Dahua Technology U.S.A. and will start on July 9th. Fenner reports directly to the CEO, Aluisio Figueiredo. She has also been appointed to the ISS Executive Director?s Board, the most senior committee in the company, reporting to the full Board. Fenner was recently recognized as one of the security industry?s top female leaders and newly appointed to the Security Industry Association?s (SIA) Board of Directors.

Save The Date For Mission 500 Annual Softball Game

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2018 12:49 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Alan Forman, Jeff Eichenlaub, Mission 500, softball game fundraiser.

Mission 500 has announced that its fourth annual security industry softball game fundraiser will take place on Sunday, August 26, 2018. This year?s event will be held from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Overpeck County Park, located at 199 Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. Sponsorships are available between $500 and $5,000. Companies contributing over $1,500 will have the option to designate one or two players to a team.

Viakoo Demonstrates Focus On Cybersecurity By Joining CTA and ESA

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2018 12:46 am Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Consumer Technology Association, Cybersecurity, electronic security association, IOT, viakoo.

Viakoo the only provider of proactive solutions to automate surveillance and access control system verification for the security industry, continues to drive standards for security industry by joining the Consumer Technology Association as a startup member, and the Electronic Security Association as an associate member as of 2018. The Consumer Technology Association, or CTA, accelerates growth and progress for the technology industry with leading market research and education in addition to establishing standards to shape innovation and collaboration within the industry.

Altronix Expands Trove Access And Power Integration Solutions With Paxton Access

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2018 12:44 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Alan Forman, altronix, Chris Wilson, Net2 plus, Paxton, Trove2PX2.

Altronix announced it has added Paxton Access to its expanding portfolio of Trove^™ Access and Power Integration Solutions, which simplify board layout and wire management, greatly reducing installation and labor costs. Altronix Trove2PX2 seamlessly accommodates Paxton controllers providing a scalable, cost effective access control solution. The Trove2PX2 includes a removable backplane which accommodates up to 12 Paxton Net2 plus series controllers. This allows installers to test and configure the access system prior to installation.

EVRY Conveys Sleek Innovation With Boon Edam Speed Gates In Reception Area

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2018 12:41 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Access Control, Daan Van Beusekom, EVRY, Royal Boon Edam, Speed Gates, T consulting.

As one of the largest IT companies in Scandinavia, EVRY provides comprehensive computing, IT consulting, and business solutions to Nordic companies, financial institutions, public sector entities, and health authorities. While security at EVRY facilities is paramount, so is maintaining a leadership brand and accommodating a high flow of staff and visitors. Entrances of EVRY facilities must provide a high level of security given the value and sensitivity of the work they do, as well as the presence of clients? intellectual property and other data.

FIBARO Acquired By Nice S.p.A.

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2018 12:39 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: FIBARO, IoT solutions, Maciej Fiedler, Nice S.p.A..

Nice S.p.A. announces continued expansion into the smart home category with the acquisition of FIBARO^®, a leading brand in the global smart home market. The transaction, which was public as of Friday, July 13 is valued at ?63 million/$73 million US and includes the entire share capital of Fibar Group S.A. including its US subsidiary. Founded in 2010, FIBARO has established itself on 6 continents and in over 100 countries as one of the most advanced wireless systems for the smart home.

ASSA ABLOY Training Programs Available Year-Round, Online And In-Person

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 14, 2018 12:36 am Categories: Access Control, Certification, Corporate News. Tags: assa abloy, e-learning, locksmiths, Mark Brewer.

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No matter the time of year —and often, no matter the time of day— security professionals have access to training resources from ASSA ABLOY to help make them better at the critical work they do.Both e-learning and on-site opportunities exist for training through ASSA ABLOY and the ASSA ABLOY Academy, which was launched in March 2018 as a consolidation of the organization?s comprehensive training programs.Curriculum at ASSA ABLOY Academy is comprehensive in its range of coursework and enables ongoing professional development for those tasked with the critical role of protecting people and places.

New Attack-Resistant Solutions From ASSA ABLOY For School Security

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 13, 2018 12:55 am Categories: Access Control, Campus Security. Tags: Active Shooter Report, ALOA 2018, assa abloy, Ron Baer.

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Security professionals working to provide the appropriate level of security and safety at our nation?s schools need not just the right training but also the correct products. To provide the most robust product offerings for schools, ASSA ABLOY has partnered with School Guard Glass^™ to develop complete attack-resistant door openings that comply with the 5-aa10 test standards recommended by the FBI?s Active Shooter Report. The openings will be on display at the ASSA ABLOY booth at ALOA 2018.

Johnson Controls Provides Cloud Deployment And Enhanced Security For C?CURE 9000 v2.70 SP1

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 13, 2018 12:52 am Categories: Cloud, Technologies. Tags: C•CURE 9000 v2.70, IaaS, Johnson Controls, Rick Focke.

Johnson Controls introduces C?CURE 9000 v2.70 SP1 from Software House, one of the industry?s most powerful security management systems providing 24×7 mission critical security and safety protection for people, buildings and assets. This new service pack provides software improvements for C?CURE 9000 v2.70 and new capabilities to enhance the security and safety of a facility and improve system administration. C?CURE 9000 can now be deployed under an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) model, reducing or eliminating the need for onsite server hardware.

TLDR Capital Launches Security Division

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 13, 2018 12:51 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Andre McGregor, Chuck McGraw, FBI Special Agents, Jason Truppi, Navy SEALs, TLDR Security, Tom Graham.

TLDR announced a new security-focused practice, TLDR Security, that will provide unparalleled cyber and physical security services to the global blockchain market. The team of experts includes veteran cyber FBI Special Agents Andre McGregor and Jason Truppi and Navy SEAL Chuck McGraw. With their respective, decades-long experience in cyber, operational, and personnel security, TLDR Security will deliver enterprise-level security techniques to leading crypto institutions, exchanges, and token companies. The security practice offers critical solutions in a space facing extreme levels of risk and complex threats across digital and physical attack surfaces.

Dahua Unveils Deepsense Face Detection/Face Recognition Network Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 13, 2018 12:02 am Categories: Biometrics, IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: Dahua Technology, DH-IPC-HDBW8242E-Z4FR, DH-IPC-HFW8242E-Z20FR-IRA-LED, DH-IPC-HFW8242E-Z4FR-IRA-LED.

Dahua Technology officially launched deepsense series IP Cameras consisted of AI-powered face detection network cameras and face recognition network cameras. Driven by AI deep-learning algorithms, it enables accurate face capture and face attributes analysis for real-time monitoring, mainly applied for business parks, schools, airport, banks and shopping mall key areas. Based on Dahua?s AI-powered security technology, as well as industry leading wide dynamic range (WDR) technology, deepsense series IPC offers high clarity face image snapshots, even in the most contrasting lighting conditions.

Agent Vi Provides Rapid Video Search Capabilities For Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 13, 2018 12:01 am Categories: Casinos, Surveillance. Tags: Agent VI, Cherokee Nation Entertainment, savVi.

Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Cherokee Nation Entertainment uses savVi?s Business Intelligence capabilities to gather data about occupancy and visitor trends in different areas of the casinos. Previously, the security team?s time was heavily occupied by observing hours of footage in search of a specific person or incident. savVi now enables Cherokee Nation Entertainment to run the search automatically, allowing far more effective use of the operators? time, and reduced search time from as much as 16 hours for a single search, down to a matter of minutes. savVi?s video search capabilities are of considerable importance to CNE.

3xLOGIC VIGIL Helps Panda Restaurant Group Improve Company-Wide Store Operations

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 12, 2018 12:49 am Categories: Business Intelligence. Tags: 3xlogic, Interface Security Systems, Panda Express, Panda Restaurant Group, VIGIL.

3xLOGIC, Inc., announced that Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. has completed deployment of 3xLOGIC?s VIGIL Trends Business Intelligence software to all of its North American locations. Interface Security Systems, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is the integrator and overall project manager for this ambitious endeavor. Panda Express is the largest family-owned restaurant in America, with more than 2,000 stores globally, 35,000 associates and $3 billion in sales. Since it was established in 1983, Panda has steadily grown with roughly 125 stores opening each year.

Innometriks Cheetah SE Reader Integrates Into A Wide Range Of PACS Environments

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 11, 2018 11:54 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: C•CURE 9000, Cheetah SE, Innometriks, Johnson Controls, PACS.

Johnson Controls announces the release of the Cheetah SE High Assurance Smart Card Reader from Innometriks, providing end users with an economically priced, compact, high assurance reader for installations requiring two-factor authentication to meet federal credentialing requirements. With a wide range of communication options, Cheetah SE readers can seamlessly integrate into various existing physical access control systems for authentication and network environments for administration. The easy to deploy, flexible Cheetah SE High Assurance Smart Card Reader provides tiered authentication levels designed to enable the incremental rollout of PIV-enabled access points.

Capticast Enhances School Safety With Interactive Video Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 11, 2018 11:40 pm Categories: Campus Security, VMS Software. Tags: Capticast SVT, David Borish, mobile video control, neo 360.

Capticast SVT, the first solution enabling security video clips to be manipulated for closer examination, annotated and shared to users? mobile devices, is now available for use in school settings for rapid response to emergency situations. The software integrates with existing video management systems, runs on any current PC, utilizes a 30? or larger touchscreen for interactive display, and includes secure live chat for real-time communication during incidents.

PSA TEC 2019 Opens Call For Presentations

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 11, 2018 11:23 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: 2019, C-Suite, IT, Management, March 11-15, Marketing, networking, operations, PSA, systems integrator, TEC.

TEC PSA 2019

PSA announced the call for presentations for PSA TEC 2019 is open. TEC, presented by PSA, is the premier education and networking event for all professional systems integrators in the security and audio-visual markets. TEC features industry leading education and certification programs, networking, and dedicated exhibit hours designed to advance the skills and expertise of industry professionals nationwide. This premier training venue is open to all industry professionals and is designed to meet the educational needs of all employees within an integrator?s organization.

The Need for Next Generation Wireless Network Design Tools

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 11, 2018 11:21 pm Categories: Network. Tags: backhaul, mmWave, PoP, PTP, siklu, WiNDE.

In the old days, outdoor fixed wireless was primarily used for one simple yet powerful application – point to point (PTP) cell site backhaul. As cellular technology improved and capacities increased, so did the point to point gear you used to connect the towers. Yet the deployment of these links remained fairly vanilla connecting point A (the tower) to point B (the wireline PoP). The backhaul link was cited on the same tower as the RAN, making site acquisition and power supply simple. These links were typically in the licensed microwave bands from 7GHz up to 38GHz and were deployed as one offs.

Vicon Introduces Online VMS Training Course On-Demand Platform

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 11, 2018 11:18 pm Categories: Corporate News, Education, VMS Software. Tags: Bret McGowan, Valerus Video Management System, Vicon Industries, vms.

Vicon Industries, a leading designer and producer of security surveillance solutions, announced today that training and certification for its Valerus Video Management System is now available as a convenient online course. Following the same curriculum as Vicon?s popular in-person training program, the new online class provides in-depth instruction on all aspects of Valerus, from setup and programming to operational capabilities and special features. Coursework includes hands-on learning and exercises that make use of the actual Valerus software.