Hanwha Previews ISC West Product Lineup

Hanwha Techwin America will unveil its latest Wisenet multi-sensor and thermal cameras and showcase its recently announced WAVE VMS at ISC West 2018. Hanwha Techwin expands their multi-sensor camera line with the new PNM-7000VD and broadens their line of solutions by introducing thermal cameras capable of long range detection.

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SALTO Systems Hires Manufacturer Rep Timarron Partners

SALTO Systems has hired Timarron Partners, Inc. (TPI), to sell and market SALTO?s innovative security products in Texas and neighboring states in the Southwest. Headquartered in the Dallas-area, TPI will represent SALTO in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Southern Louisiana. The TPI team —with a collective 140 years of experience in the electronic security industry— holds several certifications and is active in many security industry organizations.

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Dahua Technology?s Latest Video Surveillance Solutions At SICUR 2018

Dahua Technology will show its latest innovations at SICUR Madrid 2018, the International Security, Safety and Fire Exhibition, from February 20 to 23 2018. The booth will mainly contain two types of exhibits ? products and solutions.

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Genetec Announces ISC West 2018 Product Lineup

Genetec Inc. announced its plans for ISC West 2018. The company will feature the latest version of Security Center, its flagship unified security platform, and demonstrate Citigraf, its new decision support system for comprehensive response coordination. Genetec Citigraf is designed to help reduce response time to crimes, and provide insights and analytics on how crime moves across the city, so first responders can take the most effective action with the greatest awareness.

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Hogar Controls Debuts Complete Pro Solutions Line At ISE 2018

Hogar Controls is launching their new Pro Solutions lineup of control and automation products for the residential and commercial markets at ISE 2018. With a modern aesthetic at an affordable entry price, Hogar Controls® Pro Solutions line is designed to provide easy customization, flexibility and style for homeowners and building managers. At the core of Hogar Pro Solutions suite is the Home Controller (HC) Pro, a compact but powerful hub that uses Z-Wave Plus, Zigbee and Wi-Fi to connect and control smart home devices.

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Motorola Solutions Acquires Avigilon

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Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Avigilon (TSX: AVO) in an all-cash transaction that will enhance Motorola Solutions? portfolio of mission-critical communications technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola Solutions will acquire all of Avigilon?s outstanding shares for CAD$27.00 per share. The enterprise value of the transaction is approximately US$1.0 billion including Avigilon?s net debt.

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BCDVideo Grows

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Whether you really know BCDVideo, you better not underestimate them nor ignore their impact on our industry. BCDVideo has become the security integrator’s choice for IP video surveillance solutions. Maybe flying just under the radar of many top-flight players in the physical security industry, BCDVideo has seen some impressive growth. Formed in 1999, BCDVideo is a physical security vendor that has seen some incredible growth over the past decade and a half. Late in 2017, BCDVideo made a major upgrade when they moved into their new, spacious company headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

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Convergint Partners With Ares Management

Convergint Technologies introduced its new financial partnership with a fund managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management, L.P. The Private Equity Group seeks to invest in businesses with leading franchises and attractive growth prospects and is part of Ares Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $106 billion of assets under management. Via the new partnership, Convergint will continue its growth through strong operational and acquisition programs and expanded professional services.

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Bosch Equips Cancun Airport With Video Security System

Cancun Airport is Mexico’s second busiest airport, after Mexico City, but the biggest for international passengers. The number of passengers has been growing quickly, from seven million in 1999 to approximately 23 million annually today. With the number of visitors increasing sharply, passenger safety and security has become more demanding and has required a comprehensive new security solution. Airport Operator ASUR decided to redesign video security to have one system operating across all four terminals.

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LifeSafety To Showcase ProWire & FlexPower At ISC West 2018

LifeSafety Power will feature its innovative product category at ISC West 2018 in Las Vegas, April 11 through 13 at booth 5097. Two featured products will include ProWire Unified Power Systems and FlexPower Multi-Site Manager (MSM) Enterprise. ProWire, was design-built with the security installer and end-user in mind. ProWire eliminates hours of panel wiring, lock control and communication wiring with a standard installation platform that improves system uniformity, streamlining service and maintenance.

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Delta Protects Atlanta’s New Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Delta Scientific announced that Atlanta’s new $1.5 billion stadium, home to the NFL Atlanta Falcons football team and MLS Atlanta United soccer club and site of the recent NCAA national college football championship, is protecting fans, personnel and athletes from terrorists and errant drivers from using vehicles as weapons. Installed by Tusco using Delta Scientific perimeter protection products, the new access system includes four DSC501 barriers, five DSC720 bollards, 39 DSC2000 barriers and 59 DSC680 fixed bollards.

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Altronix Introduces The NetWay Spectrum 2-Port Media Converter

Altronix announced the release of NetWay SP2P 2-Port Media Converter/Injector, which converts a single fiber cable into two 1Gb Ethernet ports providing PoE/PoE+. This allows multiple IP devices to be deployed at greater distances utilizing fiber – reducing the need for additional cabling, equipment and installation costs. The NetWaySP2P provides up to 30W per port in a compact insulated housing. These units can be powered locally or remotely using Altronix WayPoint562, NetWay1D or NetWaySP4 rack series that provide 56VDC.

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FAU Secures College Of Medicine With Software House C?CURE 9000

Johnson Controls announced that Florida Atlantic University has selected the Software House C?CURE 9000 security and event management platform to secure a new building that is part of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, a facility which houses research, administration, and a medical clinic. With C?CURE 9000, Florida Atlantic University can easily manage student access to classrooms and laboratories, which can range from 24-hour access to the building to limited facility access during examination time. In addition, the university needed to restrict access to medical record rooms, the pharmacy and other sensitive areas.

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A New Alternative To The Current Off-shore Video Security Product Supply

Uniview Technology offers a new alternative to the current off-shore video security product supply. Based in Coppell, Texas, a northwest suburb of Dallas, Uniview Technology is a Texas registered company with U.S. based operations. The operations include a fully stocked warehouse, regional sales managers and manufacturer?s representatives across the US and Canada, sales design and marketing support, domestic customer and technical service support.

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SALTO Partners With Phunware To Deliver Mobile Access Control

SALTO Systems has partnered with Phunware, an enterprise mobile software company, to deliver integrated mobile access control platforms that offer easy-to-use applications for both multi-family residential property managers and residents. SALTO Systems manufactures battery-operated RFID locking systems supplying its solutions to a variety of industry verticals. Phunware?s enterprise mobile app lifecycle management platform helps brands engage, manage and monetize mobile users worldwide.

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Code Blue?s Partnership With Clery Center Continues In 2018

Code Blue Corporation renews its partnership with the Clery Center as a sponsor for Jeanne Clery Act Training events and during National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM). The Clery Center regularly hosts Clery Act training around the country, providing its members with exclusive services, expertise, resources and customized campus assessments.

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Hanwha Techwin Launches Wisenet WAVE – Affordable Easy To Use Video Management System

Hanwha Techwin America announced Wisenet WAVE, a new VMS (Video Management System) designed to support the advanced features, and onboard video analytics that are unique to Hanwha cameras. Available immediately from Hanwha?s network of authorized distributors, Wisenet WAVE is ideally suited to meet the needs of customers looking for a reasonably priced and easy to use end-to-end video surveillance solution. A highly customizable IP video management platform, WAVE gives users the ability to create tailored network video solutions for any type of project, on any device.

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MOBOTIX Launches “Cactus Concept” In Video Surveillance

MOBOTIX has announced a raised focus on cyber security by implementing the ?MOBOTIX Cactus Concept.? The concept aims to deliver a comprehensive approach to protecting MOBOTIX products against the threat of cyber-attacks along with education and tools to help customers and partners build and maintain secure video surveillance and access control environments. The objective of the Cactus Concept is to implement a multimedia cyber security campaign in order to raise awareness among potential and existing MOBOTIX customers of the importance of data security in network-based video security systems and how organizations can protect themselves through cost-efficient and intelligent solutions.

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Luxul?s Built-In Domotz Remote For Select Epic Routers

Luxul announced that several of the company’s popular gigabit routers will soon be available with built-in Domotz remote management technology. For integrators, this additional functionality saves time and money by allowing them to remotely manage and support their customers’ Luxul networks. Integrators utilizing Luxul routers with Domotz technology will receive alerts when network issues arise —allowing them to take immediate action— and can share device information with Luxul’s support team for swift and easy troubleshooting.

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Vanderbilt Enhances Sales Team With New Hire

Vanderbilt has expanded the capabilities of its sales team through the appointment of Alan Nydes as Northeast Director of Sales. In his new position with Vanderbilt, Nydes will be in charge of implementing and managing the sales activities in his target region, identifying new market opportunities and defining the actions required to build revenue. Nydes is an access control and video security expert with experience in the design and deployment of integrated IP-based solutions.

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