Viakoo and Convergint Technologies announced they have signed a Platinum Partnership agreement. As a Viakoo Platinum Partner, Convergint?s customers will now benefit from industry-leading technology, preferential pricing, and enhanced support. Viakoo and Convergint help customers transition from a manual reactive approach of managing their physical security and video systems, to an automated proactive solution that successfully mitigates security risks through technology.
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3xLOGIC has added two new RSM’s in 2019 to continue to penetrate key markets in the Pacific NW as well as the Mid-Atlantic regions. Both Joel and Jake will report to Jason Bryan, Director of Sales. 3xLOGIC added Joel Dombovy as a Regional Sales Manager in the Northwest. Jake Franklin also joins the team as Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic. Joel comes to 3xLOGIC with 14 years of Security Industry experience working for Interlogix, GE Security, and Honeywell.
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PSIA successfully demonstrated interoperability between five vendors, with its PLAI specification, at ISC West 2019. The flawless demonstration showed commercial versions of PLAI in Johnson Controls, Software House (C?CURE 9000) and Lenel/S2 (OnGuard) systems. Three biometric vendors, EyeLock, Idemia, and Princeton Identity, and all were able to share credentials across the five systems via the PLAI Agent, a commercial version which is now available from Cruatech.
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Johnson Controls, Microsoft Corporaton and the Middle East?s sustainability pioneer, Bee?ah, announced an agreement to enhance Bee?ah?s new headquarters in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with a sweeping array of artificial intelligence and smart building solutions powered by Microsoft. Using its Digital Vault offering and extended capabilities built on Microsoft Azure, Johnson Controls will work with Microsoft to outfit the new building with intelligent edge systems, devices and software.
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Liberty Defense Holdings is providing an update and details of its memorandum of understanding to beta test HEXWAVE with Toney Sleiman of Sleiman Enterprises. Toney Sleiman is President of Sleiman Enterprises, one of Florida?s largest privately held real estate companies. Owned and operated in Jacksonville, Florida, the company develops and manages more than 150 shopping centers throughout Southeast Georgia with a footprint of over 5 million square feet of retail space.
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Advances In Infrastructure That Reduce Complexity: As BCDVideo closes out another expo attending ISC West 2019, one theme resonated throughout the show. System Integrators are looking for ways to deliver better solutions, leverage emerging technologies, and advance the capabilities of physical security infrastructures. One of the focal points for BCDVideo this year is hyperconvergence systems, or Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI). Read more on why this truly is a game changer for the video surveillance market.
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Baldwin Hardware unveiled Baldwin Touchscreen with Z-Wave technology, which allows it to wirelessly communicate with security and home automation systems. Beautifully Baldwin, the new TouchScreen combines SecureScreen and Z-Wave technology with bold Baldwin design to create a simple electronic solution. Available as Stand Alone or with Z-Wave to provide maximum choices. Simply activate the screen with your fingertips and enter a four- to eight-digit code for easy unlocking.
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IDEMIA announced the launch and immediate availability of RapID X1, a handheld wireless device for biometric fingerprint identification. This new and innovative technology has a FBI Personal Identity Verification (PIV) FAP 30 certified sensor, which ensures the highest quality fingerprint images for its size. RapID X1 places the power of mobile identification and authentication into the hands of law enforcement to identify potential suspects in the field, and assist officer safety.
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A private Missouri college found itself challenged recently in managing high volumes of traffic coming onto its campus. From students to staff to members of the local community availing themselves of the campus? many popular resources?including a museum and a restaurant?it became clear to the school?s security team that traffic management needed improvement to keep staff and students safe. Thus, the college chose the innovative PlateSmart ARES ALPR solution.
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Suprema ID announced that the company’s RealScan-G10 and RealScan-D series scanners are now compatible to Android solution for greater mobility. Developed for increasing demand for mobile fingerprinting, the new Android solution allows greater mobility and solves limitation in power supply when used in outdoors. For enrollment kits, size has been reduced dramatically by replacing larger laptops with compact mobile device such as tablets and smartphones.
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Security 101, one of the nation?s fastest-growing security integrators, has opened two new franchise offices to serve the New York state area. Security 101, New York (Long Island) and Security 101, New York (Lower Hudson Valley) join the existing Security 101 ? New York (Metro) office to offer superior security service coverage to commercial and business operations throughout one of the nation?s most populous regions.
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ACRE announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RS2 Technologies in Munster, Indiana. This purchase will enhance ACRE?s strategic expansion plans for strengthening its access control business and product portfolio. Following on from the recent acquisition of Open Options in December of 2018, ACRE continues to build its access control strength and reach in the North American market. ACRE?s portfolio now consists of Vanderbilt, Open Options, RS2 and ComNet.
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Last year, Teleste built a smart and safe bus stop at the Nokia Campus in Espoo, Finland, as a part of the LuxTurrim5G ecosystem. The innovative bus stop has been designed to improve safety and security for public places through Teleste?s Connected Zone concept that was launched in 2018. With the new bus stops the project also anticipates the pilot of an autonomous bus route that is being planned for this summer as a part of the LuxTurrim5G test network.
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Axis nextgen chipset delivers an array of new capabilities and features. In its continued effort to innovate and meet market needs, Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, announced the launch of the 7th generation of their chipset. ARTPEC 7 will bring an array of new capabilities and features to Axis network cameras, namely even better imaging, enhanced security features, powerful compression and ability to run analytics on the edge.
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Investigation from CyberInt?s Research Lab has connected a single gang to a range of attacks against retailers and financial institutions around the world using legitimate remote access software. CyberInt?s managed detection and response solutions protect the world?s leading companies. The group has used the same tactics, techniques and procedures along with the repeated nefarious use of an off-the-shelf commercial remote administration tool, ?Remote Manipulator System?.
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Percepto announced that it has launched its all-in-one aerial solution for autonomous security, safety and inspection missions in Australia, following the completion of a series of successful live mission demonstrations in Canberra. During the demonstration, Percepto conducted missions to highlight how its autonomous ?Sparrow? drones can deliver value across a diverse range of industrial and enterprise applications in sectors including mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, port and sea terminals.
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As the industry looks for effective, integrated solutions that improve security and enhance business, Axis Communications plans to deliver ? announcing the debut of new products and solutions at ISC West 2019. These products include new developments in network audio, multidirectional and infrared (IR) camera capabilities, and access control technology, highlighting Axis? commitment to taking a leading role in the security industry.
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Johnson Controls has announced that PowerG, the leading security technology with all the benefits of wired security, but without the wires, has achieved the top levels of Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) certification, making it one of the most reliable security solutions in Canada. PowerG wireless devices are the first to be certified with ULC levels 1, 2 and 3 Commercial Burglary Approval when installed with PowerSeries Neo or PowerSeries Pro security systems.
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Johnson Controls has updated its popular Illustra Pro camera family with the Illustra Pro Mini-Dome, featuring new Smart Wide Dynamic Range that optimizes video quality while minimizing configuration time. The Pro Mini-Dome is ideal for a wide variety of deployments in both medium and large-sized facilities. By effectively reading the scene, the Mini-Dome can adjust contrasting and overall scene balance without operator intervention.
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Milestone Systems recently hosted the regional partner and customer events MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium) in Nashville, Copenhagen and Bali. The three events attracted nearly 2,000 attendees and 124 exhibitors, to discuss industry-relevant themes such as the impact of disrupting innovation, blending human and machine intelligence, and how the power of the platform economy is a game-changer for players who build intelligent video technology and security solutions.
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