Zigbee Alliance Announces New Chairman of the Board

John E Osborne II and Bruno Vulcano

The Zigbee Alliance announced that John E. Osborne II will transition his role within the Alliance to Chairman Emeritus and Bruno Vulcano of Legrand Group will assume the position of Zigbee Alliance Board Chairman, previously held by Osborne. The changeover takes effect this week at the conclusion of the Alliance?s 60th Member Meeting. The move comes at an opportune time as the Alliance shifts into a new gear to set the course for the IoT industry.

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Rekor Selected by SecurePark Technologies to Deploy Cutting Edge Parking Management Solutions

Rekor Parking Management

Rekor Systems, Inc. announced it has signed a licensing agreement with SecurePark Technologies to enable the resale of Rekor’s cutting edge iP360 Parking Ticket & Permit Management Software Suite. Built using cutting edge Microsoft technology, iP360 creates seamless and efficient processes for registered owner information management, adjudication management, payment integration, letter creation, and reporting.

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Milestone XProtect VMS 2020 R1 New Release

Milestone xProtect 2020

Every 4 months or so Milestone releases a new release of their XProtect Video Management Software. Some are steady level climbs of incremental features. Others are larger steps into new territories. The 2020 R1 is somewhere in between. With a slew of incremental improvements with a few larger changes that have big potential to improve security operators lives. With XProtect Smart Client alarm notifications, operators can receive pop-up notifications.

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Arcules – XProtect Hybrid VMS Solution

Arcules XProtect Hybrid

The Arcules VSaaS integration with XProtect on-premise VMS is the first step in Milestone’s journey to provide an answer to the increasing interest in cloud-based VMS solutions. This first version provides a flexible and feature-rich hybrid video surveillance solution ideal for organizations looking to centralize their dispersed video surveillance operation. The solution combines the best of both worlds: the scalability of VSaaS and the functionality of on-premise VMS.

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Allegion US Launches Schlage Alx Series as a First in Modular Design for Cylindrical Locks

Schlage Alx Series

Allegion US announced the launch of the Schlage ALX Series ? a first in modular design for cylindrical locks. The ALX Series cylindrical, grade 2 lock is an evolution of the earlier AL Series, which was based on Walter Schlage?s first commercially sold lock, the A button lock. This first cylindrical design lock was so innovative in its time that it changed the industry, and so enduring a design that it is still offered today.

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HHHunt and ADT Announce Partnership to Integrate Smart Home Technology in Multifamily and Student Housing Communities

HHHunt and ADT

ADT announced a new flagship partnership with HHHunt to install smart home and property automation technology into new and existing HHHunt multifamily and student housing communities. ADT adds HHHunt to its growing list of prominent real estate partners enhancing their communities with smart home solutions. ADT will work with HHHunt to install more than 7,700 apartment homes in 19 communities.

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SAFR Appoints Eric Hess as Senior Director of Product Management

Eric Hess SAFR

SAFR announced the appointment of Eric Hess as Senior Director of Product Management. Hess will lead the product strategy and will be responsible for expanding and accelerating the core SAFR application globally, with a particular emphasis on the public safety and gaming markets. Eric Hess is a well-known expert in the use of video analytics and facial recognition technologies for expedient resolution of criminal investigations.

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MIPS 2020 Dallas – An Open Invitation for Business, Technology, and Security

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Milestone Systems is hosting the 2020 Milestone Integration Platform Symposium conference, in Dallas, Texas on February 17-19, 2020. Partners, customers and influencers are invited to register for the special two-day event. Milestone will feature a variety of speakers and topics, including TEDx speaker Anders Sorman-Nilsson, and one of the Top Ten Futurists in the world, Gerd Leonhard. The event will also include an exhibition pavilion featuring products and programs from leading partners.

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New ProdataKey and Pedestal PRO Partnership Delivers Quality, Convenience and Value to PDK Customers

ProdataKey and Pedestal PRO

ProdataKey announced a partnership to offer three custom pedestal solutions designed for turnkey mounting of pdk io readers. The pedestals allows for reader placement in free-standing locations where wall-mounting is not possible, including lobbies, entryways, parking lots, office space and gated properties. As all pedestal dimensions and mounting holes align perfectly with pdk io devices, PDK dealers benefit from simplified installation and consistently clean, precise mounting.

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ProdataKey?s Two New Controllers add Enhanced Convenience and Flexibility to it’s Powerful Cloud Platform

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ProdataKey will introduce two new door controllers at the upcoming ISC West 2020. Visitors at the event will be among the first to view the company?s new eight-door ?eio? and the two-door ?dio.? Each offer expanded benefits and functionality when used as part of a PDK io system. The 2-door dio unit includes a power monitoring feature that alerts dealers to any power-related issues. onboard ethernet, with auto-discovery powered by PDK io, simplifies installation and setup.

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Linx International Group Makes Security Training More Accessible and Affordable for Armed Forces Personnel

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Linx International Group announced it is supporting members of the armed forces, veterans and the wider military community. A wide range of 28 classroom and online courses, focusing on security management and technical skills are available now from PerpetuityARC Training and Tavcom Training with a 20% discount. The Defence Discount Service is the only official Ministry of Defence discount service for the Armed Forces, Veterans and Defence Community.

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Panasonic i-PRO to Unveil New Vision for the Future at ISC West 2020

Panasonic iPro

Panasonic Security Systems is poised to reaffirm its long-held position as a global leader in the professional security and surveillance marketplace at ISC West 2020. With a new vision, Panasonic i-PRO will take center stage at ISC West 2020 to officially launch its new business strategy and solutions roadmap. The Panasonic i-PRO exhibition will focus on providing users with meaningful innovations tailored to their specific challenges employing the latest developments in AI-enhanced software and intelligent edge devices

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ADT Commercial Purchases Alliant Integrators, Inc.

ADT Alliant

ADT Commercial continues growing its geographic footprint and strengthening its capacity to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers with today?s announcement that it has purchased Alliant Integrators, based in Louisville, KY. Established in 2006 by Beverly and Jim Bozarth, Alliant Integrators, Inc., is one of the largest providers of commercial fire alarm detection, installation, inspection and maintenance services in the Kentucky and Southern Indiana region.

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STANLEY Security Donates $10,000 to Fishers Police Department

Stanley Fishers Police Department

STANLEY Security announced a donation of $10,000 to the Fishers Police Department. With the death of K-9 Harlej in November 2019, STANLEY wanted to support the Fishers PD with a contribution for a new canine officer. STANLEY Security first established roots in Fishers, Ind. in August of 2017. Since their arrival in Fishers, they have worked with the Fishers PD in a number of projects including a donation of the K-9 ?Macho? Stanley in 2018.

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Johnson Controls Releases New Illustra Pro Bullet with Smart Wide Dynamic Range

Illustra Pro Gen3 Bullet

Johnson Controls has added to its successful Illustra Pro camera family with the Illustra Pro Gen3 Bullet, featuring new Smart Wide Dynamic Range that optimizes video quality while minimizing configuration time. Available with standard or telephoto lens and in megapixel resolutions of 3MP and 4K, the Pro Gen3 Bullet provides customers with a selection of video images to match their operational requirements and is ideal for a wide variety of deployments in both medium and large-sized facilities.

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Galaxy Systems to Showcase On-Premise and Cloud Platforms that Make Access Control More Accessible at ISC West 2020

Galaxy Systems Cloud Concierge

Galaxy Control Systems will demonstrate the latest enhancements to Galaxy and Cloud Concierge Access Control Platforms at ISC West 2020. The combined offering of best-in-breed on-premise and Cloud access control solutions provides users with the ability to select and implement the solution they need most at the price point they can afford. Also featured will be a highly versatile IP Intercom Entry System that makes entry communications easy and affordable.

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Aeroturn Turnstiles Kicks Off 2020 With Award of Five GSA Sites

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Aeroturn LLC announced that the company is currently manufacturing multiple types of turnstile lanes – all ADA compliant – for five different GSA sites on the northeast, west and east coasts. Aeroturn is currently a national preferred manufacturer and installer of turnstiles for multiple federal and state agencies due to past & current performance as well as the company?s long-term success with many integrators, contractors and end-users.

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Leidos to Acquire L3Harris Technologies? Security Detection and Automation businesses

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Leidos Holdings entered into a definitive agreement to acquire L3Harris Technologies? Security Detection and Automation businesses, for $1 billion in cash. The Boards of Directors of both companies unanimously approved the transaction. L3Harris? Security Detection and Automation businesses provide airport and critical infrastructure screening products, automated tray return systems and other industrial automation products.

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First to Market: Full PoE+ on all 48 Ports, Transition Networks Launches Switch Designed for Large Security Camera Networks

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Transition Networks announced its high-density 48-Port Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch that offers 176 Gbps switching capacity. The switch is ideal for use in networks that need extensive connectivity for high-resolution IP cameras, wireless access points or VoIP phones. The switch will be on display at the BICSI Winter Conference in Tampa, FL. When equipped with dual power supplies, the switch can provide a total of 1640 Watts of power for 30 Watts to all 48 ports simultaneously.

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