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TRENDnet Releases Industrial Outdoor Gigabit PoE+ Extender, Simultaneously Supports Active and Passive PoE+

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 26, 2022 10:39 am Categories: Accreditation. Tags: PoE Extender, trendnet.

PoE+ Extender

TRENDnet has released the 2-Port Industrial Outdoor Gigabit Active/Passive PoE+ Extender, model TI-BEP200. Easily extend up to two PoE+ signals an additional 328 feet for a total PoE distance of 656 feet with this new industrial outdoor gigabit PoE+ extender from TRENDnet. Moreover, daisy chain up to four TI-BEP200 PoE+ outdoor PoE+ extenders together for a total PoE network extension of up to 1,640 feet. This industrial outdoor PoE+ extender conveniently extends a PoE, PoE+ or Passive PoE network connection.

US Joint Counter-drone Office Selects Top Teams for Installation Protection

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 26, 2022 10:38 am Categories: Autonomous Security, drones. Tags: Kenneth Geyer, Liteye, OL Greg Soule, SAIC.

U.S. Army’s counter-drone office

Liteye System?s Inc. in partnership with SAIC was recently selected by the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO) to provide approved Counter UAS services and hardware to the US Government. Liteye was chosen as an important part of the SAIC team to protect fixed locations under the Counter-UAS as a Service (CaaS) model. CaaS is defined as Contractor Owned Government Operated (COGO) or Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) solutions enabling the Department to effectively Detect, Identify, Track and Defeat adversarial UAS? while meeting critical affordability and funding realities.

RealVNC Acquires RPort Remote Management Software

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 25, 2022 10:49 am Categories: Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Adam Greenwood, RealVNC, RPort, Thorsten Kramm.

RealVNC Acquires RPort

RealVNC acquired RPort, a remote management software that immediately boosts the efficiency of IT teams and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The acquisition will enable RealVNC to branch out beyond graphical screen sharing and into remote management. RPort enables users to manage their entire infrastructure via a web browser, the command line, or programmatically through a REST API. This includes inventory management, dynamic device grouping, remote and scheduled script execution, device telemetry and flexible connectivity management.

New Genetec Research Shows Cybersecurity Remains a Top Concern for Physical Security Professionals Worldwide

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 25, 2022 10:25 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Cybersecurity, genetec, physical security.

As cybersecurity awareness month continues to be a focus of discussion in October, new research conducted by Genetec shows that cybersecurity remains a top concern for physical security professionals going into 2023. Based on insights from over 3,700 physical security leaders from around the world, the report revealed that almost half (49%) of the organizations surveyed had activated an improved cybersecurity strategy this year, and more than a third of all respondents (36%) are looking to invest in cybersecurity-related tools to improve their physical security environment in the next 12 months.

Interface Systems enables MOD Pizza to improve security while reducing false alarm costs by over 95% and subscription costs by over 15%

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 25, 2022 10:07 am Categories: Network, VMS Software. Tags: Interface Systems, MOD Pizza, physical security.

Interface Systems announced that MOD Pizza has chosen Interface to implement a comprehensive upgrade of physical security infrastructure for more than 420 of its company-owned restaurants. By consolidating physical security operations with Interface, MOD Pizza has improved security while reducing false alarm costs by over 95% and monthly subscription costs by over 15%. With a mission to hire people that have barriers to hiring, including those who were formerly incarcerated, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), and those who have struggled with housing insecurity or are recovering from addiction, MOD Pizza is committed to creating a safe environment

4 Ways Logistics Facilities Can Stay Protected Amid Supply Chain Disruptions

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 25, 2022 7:10 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: Eric Viletto, Joseph Murphy, Prosegur Security.

Eric Viletto

With the holidays quickly approaching, security threats such as theft, cyber attacks, and workplace violence are becoming more prevalent for logistics facilities. In addition to these security challenges, the global supply chain continues to experience significant strain caused by the pandemic, which will result in even more challenges for these facilities during the upcoming holiday season. According to Accenture, 94 percent of Fortune 1000 companies saw supply chain disruptions as a result of the pandemic, and 75 percent of companies felt negative or strongly negative impacts on their business due to supply chain disruptions.

i-PRO Americas Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in the US

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 25, 2022 6:38 am Categories: Certification, Corporate News. Tags: Bill Brennan, Dayanna Nunez, i-PRO, Sarah Lewis-Kulin.

i-PRO announce that it has been Certified? by Great Place to Work?. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at i-PRO Americas. This year, 87% of i-PRO Americas? employees said it?s a great place to work compared with just 57% for the average U.S. company. Great Place to Work? is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

ALCEA acquisition to complement ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions? critical infrastructure offering

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 25, 2022 6:30 am Categories: Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: ALCEA, assa abloy, Bruno Alsina, Dominique Jardin, Jorma Issakainen.

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions announced that French-based ALCEA (SAS), whose acquisition was made known in August this year, will be merged into Global Solutions? Critical Infrastructure business. ALCEA has a strong focus on access control and relevant vertical markets. The parties will present their combined offering at the Expoprotection trade show in Paris, 15?17 November. ALCEA?s has a turnover of approximately 20 million euros. The company is well established in the French-speaking market, in addition to France, also in South America.

Allied Universal Announces Acquisition of Century Event Security & Staffing

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 24, 2022 11:01 am Categories: Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Allied Universal, Marty Stein, Security & Staffing, Steve Jones.

Allied Universal

Allied Universal is continuing its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Century Event Security & Staffing based in Orlando, Fla. Century Event Security & Staffing provides comprehensive security and event services in Las Vegas and Orlando, two of the nation?s top exhibition industry cities. This acquisition increases Allied Universal?s ability to staff major events in these popular event destination locations with access to several thousand employees.

Naperville Police Department Strengthens Investigations and Community Collaboration with Genetec

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 24, 2022 10:50 am Categories: City Surveillance, Cloud, Technologies. Tags: genetec, Jason Zbrozek, Naperville Police.

Naperville PD

Genetec announced that the Naperville, Illinois Police Department (PD) is closing investigations more quickly and has strengthened community collaboration by modernizing its operations with Genetec Clearance? and by launching a Community Camera Registration Program. As part of a project to streamline investigations and evidence sharing, the Naperville PD sought an efficient and secure way to manage digital evidence. They wanted to move away from the manual, CD-based recording process they had in place, which required significant physical storage and staff resources.

UK Police Force Leverages Location Intelligence from Precisely to Keep World Leaders Safe at Global Summit

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 22, 2022 7:44 pm Categories: Cyber Security, Technologies. Tags: G7 Summit, Precisely, UK Police Force.

Precisely announced that Devon and Cornwall Police leveraged its GIS software to enhance safety measures during the 2021 G7 Summit ? the annual gathering of policy leaders from seven of the world?s major democracies. The local police force combined MapInfo Pro with third-party 3D visualizations to create a digital twin that enabled precise contingency planning ? based on a model that had an accuracy of up to five millimeters.

KeyDigital appoints KLM Marketing as Manufacturer?s Rep for the Middle Atlantic region

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 22, 2022 7:27 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Key Digital, KLM.

Key Digital has appointed Mechanicsville, VA-based firm KLM Marketing as its manufacturer?s rep for the Middle Atlantic region, including Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Eastern PA, Southern NJ and Washington, D.C. The announcement was made by DeWayne Rains, Key Digital vice president of sales, and represents the brand?s ongoing initiative to expand its national sales force. Established in 2002, KLM is a leading choice for video and intercom, access control, and new AV solutions in the mid-Atlantic region.

Cognitec Names Andy Speropoulos as Sales Manager for Gaming & Hospitality

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 22, 2022 6:25 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Andy Speropoulos, Cognitec, Roger Kelesoglu.

Andy Speropoulos as Sales Manager

Cognitec has named Andy Speropoulos as Sales Manager for the gaming and hospitality markets, two important sectors which increasingly incorporate face recognition technology to improve both security and operations. Based in Las Vegas, NV, Speropoulos brings a strong security and face recognition background to his new position, along with sales and account management experience from his work at Pelco, eConnect, and Protection 1 Security Solutions (now ADT).

Arcules and Wesco Align Strategies to Accelerate Adoption of Cloud-Based Video Surveillance

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 22, 2022 11:23 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Andreas Pettersson, Arcules, Tara Dunning, WESCO.

Arcules announces a strategic global distribution partnership with Wesco to expand brand awareness and increase access to easy, scalable, and reliable cloud and managed services in North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Through the partnership with Wesco, Arcules will now be able to expand its reach through Wesco?s vast distribution network, giving greater visibility as customers continue to seek more flexible and secure cloud video solutions.

Revelstoke Teams Up with BreachRx ? Offering Users Automated Incident Response and Compliance Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 19, 2022 9:29 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Bob Kruse, BreachRx, Matt Hartley, Revelstoke.

Revelstoke

PdK Named to MountainWest Capital Network’s 2022 Utah 100, Marking Seven Consecutive Years in the Top 100

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 19, 2022 9:13 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Jason Roberts, ProdataKey, Utah 100.

ProdataKey announced that the company has once again been named to the Utah 100, MountainWest Capital Network?s (MWCN) annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah. This marks the seventh consecutive year that ProdataKey has been designated with this elite status. This year, ProdataKey ranked No. 59 out of 100 companies. The annual Awards Event pays tribute to the state?s fastest-growing and most exciting companies in the state, representing a cross-section of industries. Honorees were chosen based on both their percentage and dollar revenue increase between 2017 and 2021.

US DOJ Sues to Block ASSA ABLOY?s Proposed Acquisition of Spectrum Brands? Division

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 19, 2022 11:18 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: assa abloy, DOJ, Jonathan Kanter, Spectrum.

Department of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block ASSA ABLOY AB?s (ASSA ABLOY) proposed $4.3 billion acquisition of the Hardware and Home Improvement division of its rival, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc (Spectrum). ASSA ABLOY and Spectrum are two of the three largest producers of residential door hardware in the concentrated, $2.4 billion U.S. industry. If the merger were to go through the DoJ says that Assa Abloy would have a ?near monopoly? on premium mechanical door hardware and more than a 50 percent share in smart locks.

MPC Alliance More Than Doubles Membership

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2022 11:00 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Bosch, Frank Wiener, Meta, MPC, Sanjay Saravanan.

Meta, Bosch and nearly three dozen other companies have recently joined the MPC Alliance. The influx of new members elevates the organization’s membership to 59 as the cryptographic privacy and security technology gains more support across a range of industries. The MPC Alliance is a non-profit established to increase awareness and promote adoption of the privacy-enhancing technology.

ProdataKey and Invictus Integration Creates an All-in-One Community Management and Security Ecosystem

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2022 10:25 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Brach Bengtzen, Kevin DeMattio, ProdataKey.

ProdataKey Invictus

ProdataKey and Invictus have joined forces to create an all-in-one mobile solution for multi-tenant properties. Residents, guests, and visitors can now interact with PDK access control readers throughout their buildings using the same Invictus mobile app that they use for community notifications, virtual concierge services, visitor video intercom communications, and other technology-aided lifestyle conveniences. PDK mobile credentials within the Invictus app will permit unlocking of building entrances and doors to common spaces, including parking garages, clubhouses, playrooms, fitness centers, pools, mailrooms, laundry, and other secure areas.

Allied Universal Announces Global Agreement with Shell to Accelerate Transition to Sustainable Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2022 10:00 am Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Allied Universal, István Kapitány, Shell, Steve Jones.

Allied Universal

Allied Universal and its international business, G4S, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shell to accelerate the transition to sustainable solutions for customers and employees through a global collaboration in sustainability and security. This collaboration enhances the companies? long-standing business relationship and has already delivered results in the mobility sector.