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Dedrone DroneTracker ensures detection of civilian drones and defense against their misuse Dedrone has secured the support of five well-known founders and executives from Silicon Valley, raising a seven-figure amount. Investing in the San Francisco-based start-up are Dominic Orr, CEO of Aruba Networks, Selina Lo, CEO of Ruckus Wireless, Hans Robertson, Co-founder and COO of Meraki, Tom Noonan, Former Chairman, President and CEO of Internet Security Systems, Inc., and Trevor He...

Gallagher Command Center is designed to give customers complete site control and management Digi Security Systems, a provider of electronic security systems, announced that it is partnering with Gallagher, a technology company that develops and delivers intuitive, intelligent, and innovative protection solutions. As a certified Gallagher channel partner, Digi offers a full suite of professional services, from business requirement analysis and customization services, through ap...

Wendi will be responsible for conceiving and executing marketing strategies and tactics that drive growth VIZpin, the provider of Commercial Smartphone Access Control, announces that Wendi Grinnell has joined the company as their Director of Marketing. Wendi will be responsible for conceiving and executing marketing strategies and tactics that drive growth and increase brand awareness. Previous Experience Grinnell is a marketing and digital communications professional with...

As Sales Manager for the Northeast, Johnstone will focus on enhancing existing partnerships Open Options recently announced David Johnstone as the new Northeast United States Sales Manager. Extensive Work Experience Johnstone comes to Open Options with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience; he began his career in 2005 working for access control manufacturer Commercial Access Solutions (formerly IEI). Throughout the years, Johnstone has sold access control, IP video,...

Qognify is strengthening its North American presence to support customers and partners Qognify, the provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announces the opening of its new corporate headquarters office in Pearl River, New York. Located in the Blue Hill Plaza complex, the new expanded headquarters is home to corporate management functions and the regional sales team, enabling better support to customers and partners. Situation Management Platform...

ADT to integrate home automation with Amazon Alexa to arm and disarm home security systems ADT LLC, a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses, welcomes Amazon Echo and Echo Dot products to its Pulse ecosystem, ADT’s remote home security monitoring system that gives consumers the power to control their home security preferences regardless of location. Beginning this month, ADT customers will be able to integrate home automation skills with...

The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 global diversified industrial company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Mechanical Security businesses to dormakaba for $725 million in cash. The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT, which together represented LTM revenues and EBITDA of approximately...

ScanSource resellers in North America will now have access to Razberi ServerSwitchIQ video surveillance appliances Razberi Technologies has signed a new partner in ScanSource Networking and Security, a provider of technology products and solutions. With this agreement, ScanSource resellers in North America will now have access to Razberi ServerSwitchIQ video surveillance appliances. Razberi ServerSwitchIQ Video Surveillance Range “ScanSource sells to many hig...

ISONAS’s new software platform, Pure Access includes Pure Access Cloud, and Pure Access Manager ISONAS, a Pure IP access control system manufacturer, announces a major expansion of its network and engineering team. The security market has changed dramatically and the time for rapid adoption of IP access control is here. The ISONAS leadership team recognized this unique opportunity and sought out technology professionals who could create new innovative products and servi...

ACRE continues to rapidly expand presence in the global security industry ACRE, LLC, the holding company that owns Vanderbilt Industries, Mercury Security, and recently acquired ACT in Ireland, announced the acquisition of Communication Networks LLC (dba ComNet), a manufacturer of video and data transmission equipment. Wireless Video And Data Transmission The acquisition of ComNet builds on the ACRE family of companies, providing complimentary communication technologies util...

The price lists feature Camden products introduced in 2016 and those to be added in Q1 of 2017 Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce that its 2017 Price List is now available in both U.S. and Canadian editions. The 100+ page books detail all of Camden's offerings, including product overviews, features, specifications, and pricing. The price lists also feature all the new products Camden introduced in 2016, as well as ne...

RapidRun optical modular cabling system eases the 4K/UHD transition for the residential market Middle Atlantic Products announces that C2G's powerful commercial solutions are now available exclusively to residential integrator partners along with Middle Atlantic robust roster of power and AV system foundational products. C2G offers integrators an unmatched level of support and quality across its full breadth of high-performance cabling and connectivity products, including the...

Bluvision is a complete IoT ecosystem provider, offering real-time location system technology HID Global, a worldwide manufacturer of trusted identity solutions, announces that it has acquired Bluvision, a leading Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) provider in the enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) market. The acquisition transaction closed today. Financial terms are not being disclosed. Reasons For Acquisition Bluvision is a complete IoT ecosystem provider, offering real-time loca...

PSA integrators to offer Dahua’s network cameras, NVRs, HD analog products and solutions Dahua Technology USA and PSA Security Network announced a partnership to distribute Dahua’s video surveillance solutions for the security industry. Through this partnership, PSA integrators will gain a competitive edge by offering Dahua’s breakthrough network cameras, NVRs, and HD analog products and solutions to their customers. Leading-Edge Features Dahua’s high...

OSDP helps ensure that numerous manufacturers' products will work with each other The Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is a communication standard adopted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) that lets security equipment, such as card and biometric readers from one company interface easily with control panels and equipment from another manufacturer. In other words, OSDP fosters interoperability among security devices. It also adds sophistication and...

ThruVis technology is being enhanced for operators of airports, mass transit systems and other public spaces Digital Barriers, the provider of visually intelligent solutions to the global surveillance, security and safety markets, announces that it has secured a contract with the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to enhance the capability of the Group’s ThruVis solution for the detection of objects such as weapons and explosives concealed under clothing....

Security experts to lead the development and integration of PSIM system in support of state department’s worldwide upgrade Edge360, a global integrator of advanced security technologies, has begun the worldwide rollout of the PSIM solution as part of a recently awarded $73 Million contract from the Department of State. Edge360 will support prime contractor, Communications Resource, Inc. (CRI), by providing subject matter expertise in the development, integration and inst...

Due to popular demand, Boon Edam has expanded its Roadshow training to six locations in 2017 Boon Edam, a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that it continues to expand the resources devoted to its growing schedule of training programs. The recently-released 2017 training schedule includes all scheduled factory trainings, roadshow trainings, and technical workshops at Boon Edam’s technology and training center in Manhattan....

Over two-thirds of security professionals expect to complete one or more acquisitions in the coming year A Capital One survey found that more than half (52 percent) of security professionals see video surveillance as the technology trend that will have the biggest impact on their businesses in the coming year—a significant increase from 2015 when only 23 percent of respondents answered similarly. Growth of interconnected devices (the “Internet of Things”) was...

Mr. Putman will be responsible for expanding AFA’s business in the southeast territory AFA Protective Systems, (AFA) a New York based super regional fire safety and security systems integrator, announces that the company has appointed Mike Putman as the Regional Sales & Business Development Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Putman will be responsible for expanding AFA’s business in the southeast territory and leveraging the long-term customer relationships that...

The MegaLab features dedicated servers for VMS, other software solutions, and NVR appliances Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that its MegaLab facility has launched a 3rd generation expansion to benefit customers worldwide while continuing to move the surveillance industry forward. The MegaLab is a dedicated testing facility and knowledge center located at Arecont Vision’s headquarters, development center, and ma...

Nortek Security & Control announced the expansion of its manufacturing capacity by 25 percent Nortek Security & Control, a provider of security, smart home, and wellness technology, announced new executive staff additions and role changes to better position itself for continued growth, deliver faster product time to market, fuel more innovation, and serve a growing customer base. Additionally, Nortek Security & Control will be expanding its manufacturing capacity b...

Tom Saldamarco has over 10 years of sales experience in the fire alarm and security industry AES Corporation, a manufacturer of long-range wireless private mesh radio alarm communication products and services, announced the appointment of Tom Saldamarco as the new Regional Sales Manager covering the Northeast US and Canada territory. Responsibilities Saldamarco has over 10 years of sales experience and technical expertise in the fire alarm and security industry. In his...

The market expansion will allow PSA Security Network to expand its membership base PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, announced that it will be expanding its market footprint to include the professional audio-visual and communications market. The market expansion will offer qualified systems integrators in the professional audio-visual/communications and physical security industries access to more than 170 industry-leading product...

The program is designed to promote best practices & business development opportunities Security-Net, a global provider of security system services to customers both locally and nationally, has announced a strategic partnership with Vector Firm to develop an enhanced sales training program for its team. Founded by Chris Peterson, Vector Firm is a consulting company that has specialized in developing training programs for more than 70 companies within the security indu...

3xLOGIC attributes 235% revenue growth to growing success in retail markets and expanded roster of superior products 3xLOGIC, a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, announced it ranked #321 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. 3xLOGIC grew 235% during the recent three-year period measured. Expanded Cloud-Based Products 3x...

Construction Specialties was established in 1994 and has some 140 employees ASSA ABLOY has acquired Construction Specialties, a direct sales company within commercial sectional doors and docking products in the U.S. and Mexico. "I am very pleased that Construction Specialties is joining the ASSA ABLOY Group. I welcome this addition that further reinforces the ASSA ABLOY Group’s leadership in entrance automation, where our sales have grown from SEK 3 billion in 2008 to S...

Bosch and Sony aim to set new standards in high-resolution and low light video imaging Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation signed a contract to establish a business partnership to collaborate in the development of innovative products and solutions in the field of video security applications. Effective from the beginning of 2017, the two companies aim to combine their technological expertise to set new standards in high-resolution and low light video imaging. As p...

Founded in 2002, Source Security provides a range of innovative and cost-effective services Allied Universal, a facility services company and security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announced the purchase of Source Security & Investigations, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Expanding Canadian Presence “Source Security & Investigations is widely recognized as Canada’s leading security firm and it has...

Behavior-based authentication, state-sponsored cyber terrorism, and IoT regulations top the list BeyondTrust, a cyber security company dedicated to preventing privilege misuse and stopping unauthorized access, announced its top 10 technology predictions for 2017, along with five technology events to watch for in the next five years. The cyber security threat landscape continuously grows in complexity and scope, leading to new attacks, innovations, regulations and security meas...