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“Normally when we talk about trends and the future, we are actually thinking more about the present. The reason we are keen on understanding trends is because we want to know how they will affect our current business and how we should act now to avoid being outdated.” Significant changes have shaped the security industry during the last decade, and more exciting innovations should be expected in the 2020s. Emerging technologies and applications, such as multi-dimensional perception,...

Money may not buy happiness or peace of mind, but it can buy today’s high-tech home security systems that seem to deliver both to customers, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Home Security Satisfaction Study, which was released recently. The study expanded to include not only the professionally installed (Pro Install) home security systems but also do-it-yourself (DIY Install) systems. Rise of DIY home security systems The growth of the DIY home security market has fueled customer satisf...

Swan Island Networks, a SaaS security intelligence provider, announced TX Global, a breakthrough global intelligence alerting service. The all-new TX Global alerting service is built on TX360, a robust global platform for intelligence monitoring and situational awareness, deployed on the Microsoft Azure Cloud, and built for high-performance security intelligence teams. TX Global now offers easy access as a subscription service of critical global alerts aimed at corporate security, business conti...

Bandweaver is pleased to announce that Mark Horton has joined as Vice President and will be responsible for sales team leadership, driving revenue and supporting their extensive agent and partnership network. Mark joins from Ava Risk Group Ltd where he was the Global Sales & Marketing Director and led the sales team on the implementation of the company’s global growth strategy across the perimeter, pipeline, network and distribution markets which included in his portfolio a range of f...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a Gold-level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), has expanded its relationship by testing and certifying an extensive range of servers with Oracle Linux and Oracle VM Server for x86 (Oracle VM), addressing customer requirements for cloud and virtualization and enterprise database applications. Supermicro has the immediate availability of multiple servers, including 1U/2U Ultra, BigTwin, 2U TwinPro, FatTwin™, and 4-way and 8-way MP servers. They are av...

Genea has announced that it has acquired cloud-based physical access control company, Sequr, Inc., thereby further expanding its portfolio of commercial real estate technology solutions. Submeter billing software solutions “Sequr is an ideal fit for us,” said Michael Wong, CEO of Genea. He stated, “Almost all of our customers who use our OTHVAC and/or submeter billing software solutions have been searching for help with access control. Similar to our other offerings, Sequr&rs...

ONVU Technologies, the provider of empathy-led solutions in the surveillance, learning and retail industries, announced that Simon Pearson has joined the Group as VP Commercial. In this role, Pearson will have revenue responsibility for the Group businesses, Oncam, ONVU Learning and ONVU Retail. He will bring cohesion, direction and overall strategic vision to the sales and marketing activities across the group to help propel the Group into its next stage of growth. Pearson is an experienced te...

Privitar, a globally renowned data privacy technology company, has announced the appointment of Patrick Ball to the position of Chief Revenue Officer in the firm. He will be responsible for global revenue functions, including direct sales, channel sales, technical pre-sales, business development and partnerships. Big data and data security expert “Patrick brings proven experience of high-growth enterprise software sales to Privitar,” stated Jason du Preez, Privitar Chief Executive...

As it is a new year and decade, it is prime time to assess the state of the video content analytics industry and ponder how it might evolve in the coming 12-18 months. The video surveillance market has been booming for many years, but the introduction of complementary video intelligence technology has enabled users to derive more value from their video surveillance investments, transforming video into actionable intelligence based on deep learning techniques and artificial intelligence. This is...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected five recipients for the 2020 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community of young security professionals that supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent. Through this scholarship program – open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies – each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship to use toward continuing education and profes...

Anixter International Inc. announces that the Anixter Board of Directors (the ‘Anixter Board’) determined that an offer from WESCO International, Inc. (‘WESCO’) constitutes a ‘Superior Company Proposal’ as defined in Anixter’s previously announced definitive agreement and plan of merger with an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (‘CD&R’). Under the terms of WESCO’s revised offer, WESCO would acquire Anixter for nominal...

Trackforce Valiant announced its acquisition of Silvertrac Software. Silvertrac - Capterra’s highest-rated security guard management software - joins forces with the recent acquisition of Valiant Solutions by Trackforce to expand its portfolio in the security guard market. With over 2,500 customers, 300,000 users and 30,000 customer sites in 45 countries, Trackforce Valiant is recognized as a workforce management solution in the physical security industry. Trackforce Valiant is an all-in-...

The partnership integrates Oosto’s Abraxas technology into Boon Edam security doors and speed gates, bringing advanced safety, security, and seamless access capabilities to the entry experience. “At Boon Edam we understand that first impressions are everything, and customer and employee experience begins as soon as someone opens the door,” commented Jonas Oijevaar, Business Development Manager at Royal Boon Edam International. “Together with Oosto, we are ensuring that...

Digital Watchdog (DW), the manufacturer of digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, announces its partnership with HALO IoT Smart Sensor for easy integration into DW Spectrum IPVMS. As a trusted technology partner, IPVideo Corporation’s sensor is now supported directly from the DW Spectrum interface. “This integration really demonstrates DW Spectrum’s open architecture platform capabilities,” said Patrick Kelly, Director of IP Video Soluti...

Sunstone Systems and DETASAD are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic partnership, combining Sunstone technologies and DETASAD’s world class experience as an end-to-end ICT solution provider and a leading contributor to ICT sector of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a track record of 37-years. The Sunstone - DETASAD partnership brings together innovative clean technologies, which are deployed in tandem with DETASAD engineering and telecommunications services, providing remot...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a provider of high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology, and green computing, announced that the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) has approved its application for relisting of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market. It is expected that the Company’s common stock will begin trading at the opening of trading on or about January 14, 2020 under the ticker symbol “SMCI”. Authority comment &...

Impinj, Inc., a provider, and pioneer of RAIN RFID solutions announced that Cary Baker will join the company as Chief Financial Officer effective February 17, 2020. Baker comes to Impinj from RealNetworks, where he had been Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2017. “I am thrilled to welcome Cary to the Impinj team,” said Impinj Co-founder and CEO Chris Diorio. “Cary’s CFO experience, deep financial and operational background, and strategic insights will serve Imp...

Sustainability is one of the current megatrends. Unsurprisingly, as climate change affects everyone. And, just as everybody is part of the problem to various degrees, everyone can also be part of the solution. Industry-sponsored initiatives Indeed, increasing customer awareness is driving change, as is pressure from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and industry-sponsored initiatives that advocate stricter guidelines for manufacturers. The UN Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) also p...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announces a new distribution partnership with SecureWave, a data security and IT infrastructure value added distributor, to grow its sales channel across the Israel to meet accelerating demand for Zero Trust access security. SecureWave, part of the Exclusive Networks Group is present in more than 30 countries around the world, and maintains an active community of more than 350 partners. The company will offer the integrated...

ADT Inc, a provider of security, automation, and smart home solutions serving consumer and business customers in the United States, announced that it has acquired Defenders, its largest independent dealer and only Authorized Premier Provider, for a purchase price of approximately $381 million. As part of the transaction, Defenders founder David P. Lindsey and Jessica A. Lindsey received approximately 16.3 million shares of ADT common stock for 100% of their ownership in Defenders, while the rem...

"2020 National Security Industry Spring Festival Greeting Party”, co-sponsored by Shenzhen Safety & Defense Products Association, Intelligent Transport System Association of Shenzhen and Shenzhen Smart City Industry Association, was held grandly in Caesar Plaza, Window of the World Shenzhen on January 7th, 2020. DNAKE won three awards: 2019 The Most Influential Security Brands Top 10, Recommended Brand for Construction of China's Smart City, and Recommended Brand for Constru...

Allegion, a provider of security products and solutions, and CBORD, a provider of campus card technology solutions, announced a new integration that strengthens perimeter security across colleges and universities in the U.S. Allegion’s Von Duprin Remote Undogging (RU) and Remote Monitoring (RM) options will now extend the impact of CBORD’s card software system for greater control of secondary doors over perimeter access. The integration improves perimeter security by providing elect...

Ambarella, Inc., an AI vision silicon company, Lumentum, a designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products, and ON Semiconductor, a provider of CMOS image sensor solutions, announces a joint 3D sensing platform for the development of intelligent access control systems and smart video security products such as smart video doorbells and door locks. The platform is based on Ambarella’s CV25 CVflow® AI vision system on chip (SoC), structured-light powered by Lumentum...

FLIR Systems, Inc. and ANSYS are partnering to deliver superior hazard detection capabilities for assisted driving and autonomous vehicles (AVs), empowering automakers to deliver unprecedented vehicle safety. Through this partnership, FLIR will integrate a fully physics-based thermal sensor into ANSYS’ foremost-edge driving simulator to model, test, and validate thermal camera designs within an ultra-realistic virtual world. The new solution will reduce original equipment manufacturers&r...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence, shares its top 5 predictions for the physical security industry in 2020. AI: separating facts from fiction While artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a household term, it’s far from being a household reality. While machines are making huge steps forward, they are not capable of thinking or acting like humans. What they are really good at, however, is combing throug...

The site in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, vacant for almost 20 years, was previously home for the Savoy Circus and has been redeveloped in a conservation area. It now stands at seven storeys and presents 306 studio apartments, complete with communal spaces including a cafe, student lounge, arcade and gym. Under construction company, Tide Construction, system integrators selected Comelit to create a bespoke door entry finish, using its innovative VIP technology. With ease of inst...

AES Corporation, the manufacturer of wireless mesh communication products and services designed for your monitoring needs, announces the appointment of Laura Wall to the position of Director of Product Management. Laura is the newest member of AES Corporations Leadership Team. She is an experienced and highly collaborative product management leader who specializes in conducting extensive market research. Her expertise in Voice of the Customer (VOC) data collection and strong analytical skill se...

Salient Systems Corporation, a globally renowned provider of enterprise video surveillance management solutions, is pleased to announce Sanjit Bardhan has been appointed as Director for the Middle East, Africa, and India. Mr. Bardhan will report to Ethan Maxon, Vice President - International Sales, at Salient Systems. Global sales expert Mr. Sanjit Bardhan is an accomplished, proven and highly motivated global sales leader with demonstrated success growing and transforming businesses through s...

Feenics Inc., an award-winning provider of the Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) Keep by Feenics cloud-hosted platform, has added two new team members to its Ottawa headquarters. Yannis Souris has been appointed Marketing Manager and Chris Smith takes on the role of Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast, as the company continues to address its ongoing fast growth in the cloud-hosted access control market. Souris is a seasoned marketing professional with 20 years of experience in digital ma...

Anixter International Inc., a global distributor of Network & Security Solutions, Electrical & Electronic Solutions and Utility Power Solutions, has agreed to a further amendment and restatement of the Amended Merger Agreement, the “Second Amended Merger Agreement,” with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC (“CD&R”) to increase the per-share consideration payable to Anixter’s shareholders to $93.50 per share in cash, from $86.00 per share in cash and a $2.50...