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Allied Universal?s Robert J. Wheeler Appointed as Maritime Sector Chief at InfraGard San Diego

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 12, 2020 10:15 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Allied Universal, InfraGard, Mimi Lanfranchi, Robert J.Wheeler.

Robert J Wheeler

Allied Universal announces the appointment of Robert J. Wheeler, Vice President ? Aviation/Maritime Operations for Allied Universal?s National Government Services as Maritime Sector Chief at InfraGard San Diego. InfraGard is an FBI-affiliated nonprofit organization whose mission is to mitigate criminal and terrorist threats, risks and losses for the purpose of protecting the region?s crucial infrastructure and people. Robert J. Wheeler has worked in the security industry for over 20 years.

Qognify Appoints New Director of Channel Sales & National Accounts for the Americas

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 12, 2020 10:12 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Jeff Swaim, Jeremy Howard, Qognify.

Jeff Swaim

Qognify announced the appointment of Jeff Swaim, as Director of Channel Sales & National Accounts, Americas. He joins Qognify with a focus to drive the sales performance for its Ocularis video management system (VMS), as well as defining and delivering growth strategy for the company?s National Accounts Program. Jeff brings more than 18 years of experience to Qognify, holding sales and leadership positions in the security and video surveillance industries, including leadership roles at US Army.

Boon Edam Announces UL Certification on Newest Revolving Door

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 12, 2020 10:09 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Boon Edam, BoonAssist, Valerie Anderson.

BoonAssist

As part of an ongoing policy to certify products to North American standards, Boon Edam announced that the BoonAssist TQ manual revolving door has been tested and certified to conform with UL Standard 325 and CSA 22.2, a standard established by UL for door, drapery, gate, louver, and window operators and systems. This certification assures Boon Edam customers that the product has been rigorously tested by a 3rd party and found to operate in a safe and predictable manner at any installed location.

Razberi Technologies Launches Remote Monitoring and Management for Milestone Video Management Systems

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 12, 2020 9:38 pm Categories: VMS Software. Tags: milestone, Razberi Monitor, Razberi Technologies, Tim Warren, Tom Galvin.

Razberi

Razberi Technologies has extended its software platform to integrate deeper with video management software (VMS) from Milestone Systems, providing increased uptime assurance, cyber threat protection and faster problem resolution. With Razberi Monitor, security professionals can securely and remotely monitor their physical security network ? especially relevant during these times of social distancing requirements.

Invixium and SIASA Announce Distribution Partnership for Mexico

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 12, 2020 9:28 pm Categories: Biometrics, Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: COVID-19, Fernando Loret de Mola, Invixium, IXM Touch 2, SIASA.

Invixium Touch 2

Invixium and SIASA jointly announce an exclusive partnership to distribute Invixium?s range of biometric products to SIASA?s customers in Mexico. Invixium announced a range of new product and software solutions as a direct response to the pandemic as businesses within and outside of Mexico must adapt to COVID-19. Further, IXM TOUCH 2 is now touchless: a field upgrade can be purchased for existing devices to enable face recognition.

Pivot3 Validation Enables Bosch Customers to Utilize Infrastructure Purpose-Built for Video

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 11, 2020 8:28 pm Categories: Surveillance. Tags: Bosch, bvms, HCI surveillance, Mike Koponen, PIVOT3.

bosch intelligence

Pivot3 announced it is the first hyperconverged infrastructure platform to be certified with BVMS ? the video management system from Bosch. This certification enables organizations using BVMS to realize additional improvements in economics, simplicity, and agility in their physical security environments that only Pivot3?s video-optimized infrastructure can offer. Pivot3?s HCI surveillance solution is the industry?s only hyperconverged infrastructure designed specifically for the unique demands of video workloads.

TDSi Expands its Logistics Team to Support Customer Needs

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 11, 2020 4:35 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: COVID-19, John Davies, Keith Beech, TDSi.

Keith Beech

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Beech to its Logistics Team, based at the company?s headquarters in Poole, Dorset. Keith?s expertise in managing the shipping and movement of TDSi?s integrated security products, to partners and customers around the world, is particularly important during the post-COVID-19 restrictions and transition to the new normal. With the restrictions and social distancing rules of the new normal, Keith has a pivotal role.

Genetec Announces Favorable Conclusion in Patent Infringement Case

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 11, 2020 9:53 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: genetec, Jean-Yves Pikulik, patent infringement, patent trolling, Pierre Racz.

Pierre Racz

Pierre Racz, President of Genetec as the company announced that a patent infringement lawsuit initiated by a non-practicing entity (NPE) was withdrawn by the NPE at an early stage of the proceedings. In a rare result, the NPE paid an undisclosed sum to Genetec. The practice, known as ?patent trolling?, involves groups that don?t create technology, but rather aggregate patents that are generally of no technological value to use as the basis to initiate IP infringement cases against businesses.

Cozaint Corp Launches New Physical Security Kiosk To Augment Human Security Guard Environments

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 11, 2020 4:35 am Categories: Access Control, Autonomous Security, Surveillance. Tags: Barry Oberholzer, BOBBY-W, Cozaint Corporation, Fred Sumner, Jeff Debrosse.

BOBBY Kiosk

Cozaint Corporation announced the launch of the BOBBY-W wall-mounted physical security kiosk. The ?Video Surveillance as a Service? device has been designed to augment human security guard environments that need additional eyes and ears on their premises. BOBBY-W is based on a custom, Cozaint-built expandable platform that allows for the integration of a multitude of IoT sensors which allow for the monitoring and alerting of motion, water leaks, door/window opening, room temperature, lighting, and much more.

ProdataKey Introduces Updates to Touch Reader and Touch App

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 11, 2020 4:32 am Categories: Access Control, Cloud. Tags: Access Control, Jeff Perri, pdk io.

Pdk Touch

ProdataKey announced several updates to its ?touch? Bluetooth reader and mobile app that further distinguish the pdk io solution as the most convenient, seamless, access control experience on the market. Unlike other mobile access control solutions, which require users to unlock and present their phone in place of a fob, PDK?s touch reader automatically senses encrypted credentials on locked phones carried by users, even when they?re deep inside pockets, bags and purses.

Johnson Controls Acquires Qolsys, Inc. to Capitalize on Emerging Technologies

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 10, 2020 2:57 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Dave Pulling, Jeff Williams, Johnson Controls, Qolsys.

Johnson Controls announced it has acquired the remaining stake of Qolsys, after owning a majority since 2014. Qolsys enhances Johnson Controls’ global innovation platform delivering next-generation security and smart building solutions. By applying data from both inside and outside buildings, Johnson Controls OpenBlue digital platforms empower customers to manage operations while delivering safety and security in dynamic and agile environments.

Bosch Building Technologies Makes Data Visible and Usable with Intelligent Insights

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 10, 2020 2:48 am Categories: Technologies, Video Analytics. Tags: Bosch Building Technologies, Intelligent Insights.

Bosch Building Technologies

Using data to improve security, safety, and business decisions have become increasingly important to the market and continues to grow. Now, Bosch has introduced an affordable software solution called Intelligent Insights that enables customers to use data in new ways. It completes the data journey from scene to screen and helps users quickly understand the context of various situations, enabling them to make informed decisions.

Alcatraz Names Debraj Sinha as Product Marketing Manager

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 10, 2020 1:12 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Alcatraz, Debraj Sinha, Rock facial authentication, Tina D’Agostin.

Debraj Sinha Alcatraz

Alcatraz, the developer of secure frictionless access control platforms, has named Debraj Sinha as Product Marketing Manager ? an important role as the physical security technology startup brings its innovative Rock facial authentication product to market. Based in Silicon Valley, Sinha oversees all marketing efforts related to Alcatraz and its core hardware and software solutions including product launch and go-to-market strategy.

Pedestal PRO / Convergint Technologies Partnership Keeps Project On Track During COVID Crisis

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 5, 2020 10:39 pm Categories: Solutions. Tags: convergint technologies, Pedestal PRO, Pike Goss, Tony Varco.

Pedestal Pro

Pedestal PRO in partnership with Convergint Technologies has released a case study highlighting the emergency design, manufacturing, delivery and installation of custom, architectural stanchions necessary for the recent grand opening of a luxury high-rise California apartment complex amidst the COVID-19 shut-down. From the time Convergint placed its orders, Pedestal PRO designed and manufactured several custom stainless-steel towers to house Lenel OnGuard readers and 2N IP Intercom stations and had them delivered on-site in less than a week.

SAFR from RealNetworks Awarded $1.9M in Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Contracts from the USAF

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 5, 2020 6:50 pm Categories: Biometrics, Corporate News, Military. Tags: AFWERX, COVID-19, Mr. Donald Hudson, RealNetworks, SAFR, SBIR.

SAFR

SAFR announced it has been awarded two Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contracts of approximately $950k each or $1.9M in total from AFWERX. These contracts provide funding to adapt the SAFR platform for use by the Air Force for perimeter security and secure access. Once developed for the USAF, the SBIR/STTR program allows for any other federal agency to award a sole-source contract for technology developed under the program. SAFR will be enhanced to integrate real-time facial recognition across a range of fixed and mobile device embedded cameras

Cozaint Corp Launches Industry?s First VMS Platform With Long-Term Video Retention

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 5, 2020 12:44 pm Categories: New Products, Storage, VMS Software. Tags: AskALICE, Cozaint Corporation, LTO storage, vms.

AskALICE

Cozaint Corporation announced the launch of askALICE, the industry?s most economical video surveillance management hardware and software system delivering extreme long-term retention. askALICE provides an enterprise-grade video management software suite integrated with server and multi-tiered storage. Cozaint has developed the capabilities of the VMS software to easily play back video from either initial storage or second-tier storage without any additional steps needed by the surveillance operator.

Acuant Integrates iProov Patented Biometric Authentication Into Its Trusted Identity Platform

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 5, 2020 8:00 am Categories: Biometrics, Integrated Systems. Tags: Acuant, Andrew Bud, biometric authentication, iProov, Yossi Zekri.

Acuant iproov

iProov announced that Acuant has integrated iProov into its platform to provide robust online face authentication services. Acuant, which provides identity verification services to all industries, selected iProov?s patented Flashmark technology to deliver the highest level of trust during the online authentication of a remote individual for customer onboarding, customer authentication, age verification, fraud prevention and regulatory compliance.

Motorola Solutions Acquires Global Video Security Solutions Provider Pelco for $110M in Cash

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 5, 2020 5:26 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Greg Brown, motorola, pelco, video analytics.

Motorola Pelco

Motorola Solutions announced it has completed the acquisition of Pelco. Pelco designs develop and distribute end-to-end video technology, including video security cameras and video management system software. The company?s scalable solutions and commitment to service delivery enable customers of all sizes to mitigate risk, increase operational efficiencies, and enhance safety.

Aiphone Introduces IX-SOFT PC Master Station Software for Flexible, Transferable Security

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 5, 2020 5:17 am Categories: Solutions. Tags: Aiphone, Brad Kamcheff, IX-SOFT, PC Master Station Software.

Aiphone IX-Soft

The new IX-SOFT is capable of transforming any computer into a feature-rich intercom, with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface. This PC-based intercom solution is ideal for any customer type, as it fits into everyday scenarios with ease. Whether the need is for the management of intercom solutions in small to mid-sized educational facilities and offices, or the more complex needs of an enterprise-level facility. This solution can be managed remotely by facility managers, or by a security operations center.

New Faces Join The PureTech Systems Team

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 5, 2020 5:09 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Larry Bowe, PureTech Systems, Rick Cottle, Shannon Staples.

Shannon and Rick

PureTech is proud to announce and welcome Rick Cottle as the Company’s Operations Manager. Rick will provide strong leadership and oversight of the customer support and system deployment teams as PureTech continues to expand into new markets. Prior to joining the PureTech Team, he has worked in the semiconductor industry, space systems avionics, and commercial aerospace software, as an engineer, manufacturing manager, and software development manager.