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With Axis, Siklu will be able to expand its high-capacity solutions in the security market Siklu recently announced it has joined Axis Communication's Technology Partner Program. Axis and Siklu have partnered to promote field-proven EtherHaul wireless systems for high capacity rooftop and street level IP video surveillance security network connectivity. Siklu's EtherHaul line of Gigabit capacity radios provide secure interference-free connectivity and are ideal for dense urba...

With 67 locations across the U.S. and Canada, TRI-ED offers personal customer service & technical systems RBtec Perimeter Security Systems a leading technology company specializing in design, development, and manufacturing of outdoor perimeter intrusion detection solutions, is proud to announce our newest collaboration with Tri-Ed an Anixter Company. Canada And USA Distribution Tri-Ed have signed an agreement with RBtec to distribute in Canada and soon in the USA the IRO...

Projects can be registered on-line in real-time to ensure rapid acknowledgement and turnaround of registration requests for Arecont Vision® Authorized Resellers Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is helping its partners to address their top business challenges quickly and efficiently with its online Project Registration Program. The program enables projects to be registered on-line in real-time to ensure rapid acknowledgement...

TAC better assists systems integrators and dealers with system design, implementation, and post-installation support Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced the opening of the new Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to further enhance the company’s award-winning support services. Customer satisfaction surveys conducted by Arecont Vision® in the first half of 2015 indicated extremely high ratings for product quali...

In the last 12 months alone, the number of ONVIF conformant products increased by 1,300 ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is announcing that it has reached nearly 5,000 IP-based physical security products registered as ONVIF compliant, grown to more than 500 member companies, and has developed its fifth profile specification - Profile A for advanced access control, to the industry for feedback.  These milestones...

Ragnitz joins Vanderbilt with the aim of building on its current success, differentiating it from its competitors Vanderbilt International, a global leader in providing state-of-the-art security systems, has furthered its commitment to having unrivalled operational standards with the appointment of Uta Ragnitz as its new Head of Quality and Process Management. An experienced and proven leader, Ragnitz joins Vanderbilt with the aim of building on its current success, differenti...

The demonstrations will show consolidation and management of multiple data sources for enhanced operations Zetron, a provider of mission-critical communications and security systems worldwide, will be exhibiting at the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) international conference and trade show in Anaheim, CA, September 28–October 1, 2015. Zetron will be demonstrating at booth 2623 all the products and systems necessary to equip the entire communications and se...

OnSSI and Spectra Logic have formed a technology partnership designed to deliver advanced performance OnSSI and Spectra Logic have formed a technology partnership designed to deliver the advanced performance and functionality of OnSSI’s Ocularis 5 Video Management System (VMS) combined with Spectra Logic’s Spectra Verde Network Attached Storage (NAS) platform. The combined solution delivers industry-leading VMS and storage technology providing long term retention o...

Pelco honours brave men and women who sacrificed so much in 2001 Pelco by Schneider Electric hosted honored guests and the public in commemoration of the Fourteenth Anniversary of September 11, 2001, and to celebrate the lives of the fallen heroes from that day. Following the devastating events in 2001, a permanent monument was built at the Pelco by Schneider Electric Clovis Campus and has been recognized as the California Memorial for more than a decade. The silent ceremony i...

Randy Stearns will focus on driving the company’s corporate strategy to fuel future growth D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software recently announced the appointment of industry veteran Randy Stearns as CEO. Mr. Stearns will focus on driving the company’s corporate strategy to fuel future growth and deliver the next generation of D-Tools’ award-winning system integration software and data solutions. Background Mr. Stearns brings ov...

Evan Marty brings more than 20 years ofexperience in custom integration to Ihiji Ihiji—the leading remote-managed services provider for the technology integration market since 2009 announced today that it has hired industry veteran and HTSA board member Evan Marty as the new Director of Technology Services. Formerly of VIA International, VIA Home, and Paragon Technology Group (acquired by VIA International), Marty joins the Ihiji client technology team to guide dealers...

Each kit was provided in a new colourful backpack, and held a broad assortment of age-appropriate school essentials Mission 500 recently teamed up with COPS Monitoring of Boca Raton, Florida to assemble and donate school supply kits to students at a nearby Title 1 elementary school in Boynton Beach. Thanks to the generosity of both organizations and their donors, and with support from World Vision, a worldwide humanitarian organization, there were enough kits to provide one to...

Southco will offer ECKey’s Bluetooth technology into its line of electromechanical locks and latches ECKey, the market leader in smartphone access control systems and Bluetooth readers, recently announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Southco, Inc., the global leader in engineered access hardware solutions. VIZpin Cloud-based Key Management ECKey’s Bluetooth readers allow any cell phone to be used as a key to control or unlock vir...

LINSTAR will continue to operate under its own name, as a division of IdentiSys IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, customer line management, access control and video security systems, recently announced the acquisition of LINSTAR, a full-service security systems integrator, located in New York. LINSTAR - A Division Of IdentiSys LINSTAR has installed and serviced identification, emer...

National Security Officer Appreciation week recognises security officers' contributions to our daily lives AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to honor all security officers with the industry's first National Security Officer Appreciation Week. The inaugural National Security Officer Appreciation Week will be held the week of September 20, 2015. Subsequent National Security Officer Appreciation Weeks wi...

The relationship with Convergint will solidify PlateSmart’s leadership position in the video analytics security industry PlateSmart, the industry pioneer in software-only automatic license plate recognition (ALPR)-based video analytics solutions, announced recently that it has signed security giant Convergint Technologies as an authorized reseller. The agreement marks a major leap forward for the two companies, both trendsetters in the security industry, which have unite...

Gordon joins the OnSSI sales team with more than 20 years of industry sales and product management experience OnSSI announces the appointment of Gordon Miller as its new Regional Sales Manager for Metro New York City and Northern New Jersey. Gordon joins the OnSSI sales team with more than 20 years of industry sales and product management experience. He most recently held the position of National Sales Manager at Stampede Presentation Products and was previously Northeast Regi...

SIA will present Mr. De Fina’s family with the 2015 Lippert Award during SIA honours night gala The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced the selection of Frank De Fina, former senior director, strategic sales, for Hikvision USA Inc., to receive the 2015 George R. Lippert Memorial Award posthumously. Mr. De Fina passed away unexpectedly in July 2015. At the time of his death, he was serving on the SIA Board of Directors. The SIA Lippert Award Committee,...

Paula will also oversee the quality and production of management and non-management personnel Protection 1, a leading, premier, full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has named Paula Toman its new General Manager for Topeka and Kansas City, reporting directly to Regional Vice President Robert Kerr. Background Toman began her career in the security industry 14 years ago when she joined Protection 1’s Wichita Call Center&r...

PSA partnership with Videofied opens untapped markets for its members RSI Video Technologies, Inc. recently announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute Videofied’s next generation of wireless outdoor battery-powered cameras along with the rest of Videofied’s wireless video alarm systems. PSA Security Network is the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, owned by the most progressive security integrators throug...

Maxon's primary responsibility will be to lead sales team to execute Sentry360’s growth plan over next 2 years and beyond Sentry360, a manufacturer of advanced megapixel surveillance cameras for government and commercial markets, announced reccently the appointment of Ethan Maxon as Vice President of Global Sales. His primary responsibility will be to lead our sales team to execute Sentry360’s aggressive growth plan over the next two years and beyond. Maxon’...

The contribution includes donations from Zetron employees and matching funds from the company Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, is donating $7,455 to the American Red Cross to aid those fighting and affected by wildfires in Central and Eastern Washington. The contribution includes donations from Zetron employees and matching funds from the company and Zetron president and CEO, Ellen O’Hara. Assisting With Relief Efforts...

The Z-Wave Alliance develops theapplication of Z-Wave technologyfor 'smart' home and businessapplication The Z-Wave Alliance, a global consortium of over 325 member companies supporting the Z-Wave wireless IoT standard, is excited to announce that home improvement company Lowe's has joined its membership with the Iris by Lowe's smart home solution. A retail destination for a variety of Z-Wave smart home devices, Lowe's joins a diverse and growing membership of companies c...

With the new agreement Razberi has an opportunity to deliver security solutions to new markets Razberi Technologies, a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications, announces its manufacturer representative agreement with Bassett Sales Corporation, an expert in security solutions serving Arizona, Hawaii, southern California and southern Nevada, and authorizing it to promote and sell the razberi™ ServerSwitch&t...

The companies will combine operations and will be led by current VideoSurveillance.com President  VideoSurveillance.com, a Portland, Oregon-based video surveillance integration company, is merging with CamGuard, a Corona, California-based provider of managed video surveillance services, as part of an investment by Riverlake Partners, a Portland-based private equity firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. The two security companies will combine operations and will be le...

Klein's background and thought leadership will continue to grow Z-Wave's position as the go-to technology across industries A leading organization with over 325 members in smart home and IoT industries, the Z-Wave Alliance announces long-time Universal Remote Control executive and CEDIA board member Mitchell Klein as its new Executive Director. Klein joins the Alliance after more than 8 years as a senior team member at URC, helping to transform the company from a remote co...

The new financing is necessary to achieve Eyewitness’s strategic goals through its ‘zero-down’ model Eyewitness Surveillance (Eyewitness), the industry leader in remote interactive video monitoring solutions specializing in serving mid and large-sized automotive dealerships, announced recently that it has secured new financing to enable its continued expansion and business growth. Future Growth & Goals This new financing support, a $15 million facility...

The 140 attendees at the July 16 event were given numerous options to help Mission 500 Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, raised $5,000 at the Second Annual Axis Golf Tournament in Brampton, Ontario.    Addressing Child Poverty In Canada The 140 attendees at the July 16 event, held at the Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre, were given numerous optio...

The BluBØX MCLASS enclosure comes in a variety of sizes to accommodate door count and wire management LifeSafety Power® and BluBØX have partnered to bring the latest, intelligent access control solutions to the security industry through a new unified enclosure release. BluBØX, a leading provider of cloud based physical security solutions, now deploys LifeSafety Power’s MCLASS™ unified power systems specially engineered to house FlexPower&re...

ASSA ABLOY Phoenix organized a company-wide water donation challenge during the month of July ASSA ABLOY Phoenix is urging fellow local businesses to get involved in the Maricopa Association of Government’s Heat Relief Network in downtown Phoenix. Local organizations that have joined the Heat Relief Network are helping provide hydration, refuge and wellness checks for homeless, elderly and people with disabilities during extreme hot weather. With temperatures consistentl...