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Carrier Becomes An Independent Company And Starts Trading On The New York Stock Exchange

Carrier Global Corporation debuts as an independent, publicly traded company after successfully completing its separation from United Technologies. Shares of Carrier, a pioneer in creating building and refrigeration solutions that matter for people and our planet, will begin ‘regular-way’ trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at market open under the symbol ‘CARR.’ A provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, and fire...

OSSA Creating An App-Based Platform To Disrupt The Security Industry

In today’s technology-driven markets, a platform is a business model that connects producers and consumers in an interactive ecosystem. Some examples of platforms are Uber and Airbnb, which have disrupted and transformed traditional markets. Isn’t it time to deploy the platform model in the physical security industry? That’s the goal of the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), a non-profit organization. Interactions And Exchange The book ‘Platform Revolution&rsqu...

The Open Security & Safety Alliance Membership Doubles Within Six Months; Attracts Players From Different Sectors

The newly established Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA or 'the Alliance'), a non-profit, non-stock corporation formed to outline specifications for a common standardized platform for security and safety solutions, announced that since its formation in Fall 2018, the organization has grown by 50% and initiatives are in full-swing. The Alliance is quickly attracting players ranging from device manufacturers, software developers and system integrators to distributors and system on a chip (...

Open Security & Safety Alliance Member Companies To Showcase Innovative Security Solutions At ISC West 2019

The newly established Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), a non-profit, non-stock corporation formed to outline specifications for a common standardized platform for security and safety solutions, will have a significant presence at ISC West 2019 next month as nearly a dozen member companies showcase innovative security and safety solutions to propel the industry forward. Alongside founding members Bosch Building Technologies, Hanwha Techwin, Milestone Systems, Pelco by Schneider Electr...

Interlogix Releases TruVision Navigator Version 8.0 With Enhanced Video Streaming Capabilities

Interlogix, a provider of security and life-safety solutions, introduced TruVision Navigator version 8.0. This latest release of the popular unified security software includes enhanced video streaming capabilities, integration with the Interlogix UltraSync Modular Hub systems and tighter integration with IFS networking switches. Interlogix is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The TruVision Navigator version 8.0 system is now a 64-bit application t...

I-View Now Partners With MASterMind To Unveil Updated And Enhanced Software Platform

I-View Now, an award-winning monitoring station video and signaling interface, is proud to announce an updated and improved integration with monitoring station automation software platform partner, MASterMind, a division under United Technologies Corporation. This updated integration improves signaling by utilizing a dedicated MASrecv I-View Now Receiver. Built in conjunction with MAS, these processes employ dedicated and proprietary signal types and signal formats which provide richer contextua...

GSX 2018 Day Two: Bluetooth Credentials, Facial Recognition, IoT Devices And AI

More good news for exhibitors on the second day of the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Las Vegas. Brisk attendance continued early in the day, and then slowed somewhat in the afternoon, but most comments from exhibitors were positive. Exhibitors such as Lenel were “thrilled” with the show, and noticed the steady, good traffic and lots of sales leads. Lenel’s position at the front of the hall probably helped. New developments in mobile credentialing are a big trend at GSX, an...

Edwards Unveils Genesis LED G1 Series Of Wall-Mounted Horns, Strobes And Horn/Strobes At GSX 2018

Edwards introduces the next generation of Genesis notification appliances, offering installation flexibility and ultra-low electric current draws. The new energy-efficient Genesis LED G1 series of compact wall-mounted horns, strobes and horn/strobes will debut at Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Las Vegas, Sept. 23-27. Edwards is part of UTC Climate Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. With minimised current draw, building owners can expect lower installed costs as syst...

Lenel’s OnGuard’s Enhancements Focus On Unification, Mobility, Cybersecurity And Cloud Compatibility

Lenel, a provider in advanced security systems, offers an extensive set of new features and utilities with the introduction of OnGuard version 7.5. The enhanced OnGuard 7.5 access control solution deepens Lenel’s focus on unification, mobility, cybersecurity and cloud compatibility with platform updates, including enriched browser clients and a next-generation visitor management suite - all adding to its already substantial capabilities. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Securit...

SIA GovSummit 2018 Tackles Cyber, Drone & Physical Security Issues Affecting Private, Public & Government Organizations

Leaders in the security industry, government and technology gathered on June 27-28 in Washington, D.C., as the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted its 2018 GovSummit. Each year, SIA GovSummit offers top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and local agencies. This year’s summit tackled key security and policy issues like moving security services to the cloud, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for surveillance and...

Lenel Provides LifeSafety Power’s ProWire Systems For Onguard-Connected Devices

Lenel, a provider of advanced security systems, is making available LifeSafety Power’s ProWire Unified Power Systems for Lenel OnGuard-connected devices. ProWire is an innovative, next-generation access system that integrates power and panels and is pre-wired for system power, lock power and communication to eliminate hours of installation labour. Available with capabilities for Lenel OnGuard power monitoring, ProWire’s real-time data monitors the performance of network-connected p...

Lenel Systems’ OnGuard Security Management System Safeguards U.S. Bank Stadium

As Philadelphia beat New England at U.S. Bank Stadium, fans were able to enjoy the spectacle safely, in part thanks to Lenel. As the host of major national and international events, U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota counts on Lenel to provide advanced security systems that help protect fans attending some of the world’s leading sporting events and concerts. Lenel is part of UTC Climate Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Working in such a high-profile ve...

Lenel Introduces BlueDiamond Mobile Ecosystem With Bluetooth/RFID Readers For Faster Door Access

The Lenel BlueDiamond mobile ecosystem, a complete cloud-based, keyless mobile credential management platform from Lenel, continues making door access faster and more convenient with a new smartphone app that anticipates user’s door selections, reducing authentication time. Lenel, a provider of advanced security systems, is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The BlueDiamond mobile ecosystem includes an intuitive mobile app, innovative multi-f...

Interlogix’s Life-Safety Solutions Enhance Home And Commercial Security

Interlogix, a provider of security and life safety solutions, has launched new products to make home and commercial security more convenient and effective, including two 5-inch, full-colour LCD secondary touch screen controllers for the Simon and Concord security systems. Interlogix also introduced a new photoelectric smoke detector with built-in heat and freeze sensors and a new Command Button for controlling home automation tasks. Interlogix is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a...

Lenel Introduces Cloud-based OnGuard Security Management Platform

Lenel, a provider of advanced security systems, introduces its OnGuard® 7.4 security-management platform, which can be deployed in the cloud and accessed through a web browser on a mobile device or computer. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. OnGuard version 7.4 combines ease of use, mobility and simple upgrades. When deployed under an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) model, this latest version can reduce or eliminate the need for on...

Lenel To Sell Milestone Systems VMS Through Lenel Value Added Reseller Channel In North America

Milestone Systems has also been a member of the Lenel Open Access Alliance Program since 2011 Lenel, a provider of advanced security systems for over 20 years, announced that it will begin selling Milestone Systems video management software (VMS) solutions directly through the Lenel Value Added Reseller (VAR) channel in North America. This alliance will reduce the total cost of ownership for users by offering both the Lenel OnGuard access control and the Milestone XProtect VMS...

Wireless Tracking & RFID Enabled Real-Time Location System Protects Infants At Boston Medical Center

The Hugs Infant Protection Solution tracks the location of babies and provides protection anywhere the infant may be transported Wireless tracking and radio frequency identification (RFID) continue to improve dramatically in range and reliability, allowing Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) pinpointing people, places and things with impressive accuracy. Systems integrator Advance Technology Inc. (ATI), Scarborough, Maine, recently installed a comprehensive, hospital-wide soluti...

Interlogix Introduces New High-Compression H.265 Video Solution

The new Interlogix video solution uses H.265 standard to compress video data, offering the same or better video quality at a lower cost, compared to the previous standard Interlogix, a global leader in security and life-safety solutions, is introducing new powerful video offerings that take advantage of the advanced H.265 video compression standard, requiring less network bandwidth and hard drive space to transmit and store surveillance footage. Interlogix is part of UTC Clima...

Lenel, Interlogix Partner With Little League Baseball World Series To Deliver New, Advanced Security Solutions

This is the 18th year the Little League World Baseball® Series has been secured by Lenel Teams from around the world converged on Williamsport in central Pennsylvania for the 70th annual Little League Baseball World Series championship, which ran through August 28. And, as it has for the past 18 years, Lenel, a provider in advanced security systems, is there to help keep the iconic summer event safe and secure. From Lenel mobile apps that allow on-site officers to monitor...

Interlogix To Offer Ecolink Security Sensors For Residential And Commercial Security Sector

Universal Electronics subsidiary, Ecolink’s security sensors will be available through all Interlogix sales channels Universal Electronics Inc., the worldwide leader in sensing and control technologies for the smart home, announced recently that Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, has entered into an agreement with Interlogix, which operates as UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc. Exclusive To Interlogix Sales Channels Inter...

Security Industry Speculates As Honeywell-UTC Deal Falls Through

In a year of mega-deals impacting the security marketplace, one of the big news stories recently was a deal that did not happen – between giants Honeywell and United Technologies (UTC). Financial news pages have been full of the back-and-forth between these two companies. It seems Honeywell wanted to merge with UTC, but UTC declined because of “insurmountable regulatory obstacles and strong customer opposition.” So the deal is off, at least for now. Impact On The Security Mark...

Red Hawk Fire & Security acquires Systems Sales Corporation

The purchase strengthens the company’s existing fire and security services operations in New Jersey, Philadelphia and Delaware Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC, a leader in fire, life safety and electronic security services recently announced its first acquisition since becoming an independent company with the purchase of Systems Sales Corporation. The purchase strengthens the company’s existing fire and security services operations in New Jersey, Philadelphia and...

Onity Qing RFID/NFC-based Wearable Payment And Access Solution For Hotel And Cruise Customers

Onity, a leading provider of electronic locks for more than 30 years, has launched Qing® Solutions, an innovative, new wearable device that enables hospitality and cruise ship guests to make payments and access their rooms and other access-controlled spaces from a smart bracelet. Wearable Payment & Access Control Technology Designed to enhance the guest experience and provide hotels and resorts with an advanced and effective way to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, Onity&rsqu...

Interlogix ZeroWire Wireless Security System Installed In Alabama Homebuilder’s New Homes

ZeroWire includes Z-Wave radio that enables to control Z-Wave-enabled lights, thermostats and door locks The ZeroWire self-contained, wireless security system and smart home hub from Interlogix will be installed in new homes built by Alabama-based Stone Martin Builders. Interlogix, a global leader in security and life-safety solutions, is part of UTC Climate Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The ZeroWire hub supports convenient, remote system manage...

ASIS 2015: Interlogix TruVision Navigator 6 Video Management Software Streamlines Video Security Operations

Navigator 6 offers new features to streamline video security operations for TruVision video cameras and recorders installations Interlogix, a global leader in security and life-safety solutions, introduced TruVision Navigator 6, the latest version of its video management software, at the ASIS International security conference. TruVision Navigator 6 offers new features and design to streamline video security operations for high-volume installations of TruVision video cameras an...

Lenel’s Electronic Security Technology Helps Protect Little League World Series

Lenel is there for the 17th consecutive year helping to protect players, coaches, officials and fans As 16 teams from around the world converge for the 69th annual Little League World Series, Lenel, a leading provider in advanced security systems, is there for the 17th consecutive year helping to protect players, coaches, officials and fans. Lenel is part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Annual Participation Each year, Lenel contr...

Interlogix Showcases New ZeroWire System At 2015 Consumer Electronics Show In Las Vegas

The Interlogix ZeroWire system is designed to support a variety of devices to heighten security Interlogix, a global leader in security and life-safety solutions, is showcasing its new ZeroWire system at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. ZeroWire, a self-contained, wireless security and lifestyle enhancement system, features a built-in Web server and offers simple installation and complete system control for homes. Interlogix is part of UTC Building &...

Lenel Systems Releases OnGuard 7.0 Security Management Platform

Lenel Systems International recently announced the release of OnGuard® 7.0 – the next generation of its leading security management platform with a host of feature enhancements including faster and improved enterprise cardholder replication performance, new features and certifications for end users, and added integrations with other leading third-party and UTC Building & Industrial Systems brands. Lenel is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologi...

SightLogix Grows Sales Organization With Addition Of Personnel In South Carolina And Texas

Rachel Young and Bill Lozon have joined as district sales managers for Texas and South Carolina, respectively SightLogix, the leader in smart thermal video solutions for outdoor security applications, continues to grow its sales organization with the addition of personnel in South Carolina and Texas. Bill Lozon has joined the company as District Sales Manager for the Southeast Region with his base in Columbia, SC, while Rachel Young has joined as District Sales Manager for the...

Lenel Awarded Authorized Provider Accreditation By IACET

Lenel offers technical training for authorized Value Added Resellers (VARs) and system users worldwide The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded Lenel Systems International its prestigious Authorized Provider accreditation. IACET Authorized Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The accreditation lasts five years and includes all programs offered or created during that time....