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Legendary Former Commissioner of the NYPD, Ray Kelly will deliver this year’s keynote address at ISC East, sponsored by the Security Industry Association. ISC East, the Northeast’s largest converged security tradeshow, will be taking place at the Javits Center in New York on November 15 & 16. The keynote will take place on Wednesday, November 15 at 2:00 pm and is sponsored by Altronix Corporation, the global provider of power and transmission solutions for professional security,...

Johnson Controls will attend and exhibit its security solutions at ASIS International's 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Dallas, TX from September 25-28 2017. This is the first time that Johnson Controls will demonstrate its solutions and services after the integration with Tyco. Attending as a single company, Johnson Controls, a provider of building controls, infrastructure and now security, fire and life safety, will showcase its intelligent solutions at Booth #4119. Demonstrations Include...

Honeywell, a provider of products, software and technologies for connected buildings and homes, has announced Richard (Rich) Lattanzi as the president of Honeywell’s global security business and Dino Koutrouki as the president of Honeywell’s global fire business. In their new leadership roles, Lattanzi and Koutrouki will drive greater customer focus. Both will continue to report to Michael Flink, president of Honeywell Security and Fire. “Serving our customers and growing our...

OneEvent Technologies, a startup that created a predictive analytics engine for the building monitoring and security market, is adding a new humidity and temperature sensor to its lineup of innovative multi-sensors to augment its unique OnePrevent system. Acting as an additional layer of security, the OnePrevent system leverages a powerful cloud-based analytical engine that processes data collected by wireless sensors to determine what’s normal within a building or home environment. The sy...

ASSA ABLOY has introduced the Sargent FM7300 Series and Corbin Russwin FE6600 Series. These Tornado-compliant, multi-point locks are engineered to withstand severe wind speeds and flying debris. Safety And Security In Severe Storms The locks can be deployed to protect community shelters, safe rooms, corporate and educational facilities, healthcare and government campuses, 911 call stations, emergency operation centers, fire and rescue, police stations, and other public and first-responder faci...

ADR Security, a New York City-based Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Listed electronic systems installation and fire alarm service company with more than 90 years of industry experience has created a unique business serving high-end, high-risk customers called ADR Security Monitoring (ADRSM). Leveraging the professional, fully redundant central stations of Security Partners, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the new organization is based on a strategic alliance designed to meet the complex insurance under...

AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specializing in access control, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, welcomes Telaeris to the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. Telaeris’s XPressEntry handheld access control device integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry Access Control software. AMAG Technology and Telaeris cooperatively tested and approved this integration. “Telaeris’ native integration with Symmetry allows us to provid...

For security dealers to be successful and drive greater profitability for their business in this changing technology landscape, they need to get closer to their customers, understand what makes their system more useful and deliver a stellar experience. It’s not enough to simply offer a running list of new services. It’s critical to engage with the customer and identity how a service, device or technology will make the user’s facility more efficient, yield a tangible return on i...

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, New York, announces the appointment of Glenn Kocek as new Midwest Regional Sales Manager, reporting to Napco SRVP, Northern Region, Dave Sheffey. Previous Experience Glenn joins Napco’s sales team, with many years of security experience, in all facets of the industry, including roles with LRG and Tyco/ADT, as well as founding his own alarm and IT companies early on.  Dave Sheffey said, “With Glenn’s background in security, v...

Stratus Technologies, Inc., the provider of continuous availability solutions, has launched a new resources area in support of the increasing number of security professionals who are choosing to specify the company’s software solution, everRun Enterprise. Dedicated Area With All Information “At Stratus, we are committed to providing unbeatable pre- and post-sales support. Our aim in creating this dedicated area within the electronic security section of the website is to provide con...

NAPCO Security Technologies and its divisions, Alarm Lock, Marks USA, and Continental Access, announces the launch of the newly redesigned SAVI School website, as part of the Company’s ongoing K-12 and Campus Security initiative. The revitalised website has a brand-new look, easier navigation, and features new products such as NAPCO’s StarLink Fire Cellular/IP Alarm Communicators and advanced intrusion and commercial fire alarms, Alarm Locks standalone Trilogy or Trilogy Networx acce...

As part of a strategic plan to focus and invest in the Electronic Security market, Stratus Technologies Inc., the provider of continuous availability solutions, has appointed Duncan Cooke as Business Development Manager, UK, and Europe. Duncan will be working closely with system integrators, technology partners, consultants and end-users operating within the Electronic Security market to identify new sales opportunities for the Stratus continuous availability software solution, everRun Enterpri...

Hikvision, the world’s supplier of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, announces its DS-2TD4035D-25 Bi-Spectrum Thermal PTZ Camera System has been named the 2017 ESX Innovation Award winner in the video surveillance category. DS-2TD4035D-25 Bi-Spectrum Thermal PTZ Camera System "The ESX Innovation Awards recognize innovative technology and excellence in the industry—and identify next-gen products and services that offer significant opportunity for g...

Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, has recently signed on to 100% Talent: The Boston Women’s Compact, a first-in-the-nation, business community-driven effort to level the playing field for working women. By signing the 100% Talent Compact, Tyco Security Products has joined forces with the Boston Women’s Workforce Council, a public-private partnership between the City of Boston and Boston University, and close to 200 other Boston-area employers to close the gender wage...

The MivaTek solution allows installers to generate new recurring revenue streams and enhance existing offerings A mobile-cloud, IoT platform that will support video-verified, interactive security and healthcare solutions and can increase revenue potential for pro dealers was a highlight of MivaTek’s presence at ISC West 2017. MivaTek Interactive WorldWide Alarm Powered by MivaTek’s Mobile Cloud, Interactive WorldWide Alarm (WWAlarm) provides a dealer-exclusive pl...

AlarmNet 360 Insights business management platform is an interactive dashboard that helps security dealers and central stations better understand, protect and grow their business Honeywell released AlarmNet 360 Insights, an interactive analytics dashboard in the AlarmNet 360 cloud-based business management platform that makes it easier for security dealers and central stations to explore customer data, uncover opportunities and expose problem areas. “For more than 30 ye...

The new IP surge protectors feature state-of-the-art, multi-stage circuitry to provide superior protection for shielded Power over Ethernet devices DITEK, a provider of surge protection solutions, has announced the availability of its new line of standards-compliant surge protectors for shielded Ethernet cabling in Power over Ethernet applications. Included in the lineup is the DTK-MRJPOES for single device installations and the DTK-RM12POES for use with up to 12 IP devices th...

Biamp Systems' Vocia is designed to eliminate the potential for a single point of system failure Biamp Systems, a provider of innovative, networked media systems, will showcase Vocia®, its award-winning networked paging and voice evacuation system at this year's ISC West in booth 6132 from April 5-7, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Reliable ECS Using a decentralized network architecture, Vocia is designed to eliminate the potential for a single point of system failure a...

In 2017, Honeywell has committed to investing in its video portfolio with both hardware and software innovation This year at ISC West, Honeywell will highlight new software advancements and video surveillance solutions to enhance consumer’s lives in connected homes and ensure the safety and productivity of people in connected buildings. Driving Innovation In Video Surveillance “With the continuous expansion of connected ecosystems, software is playing a much bigg...

Houses of worship have always had special security concerns, as they are uniquely vulnerable open environments In response to the rise of attacks on houses of worship in the U.S. and around the world, ASIS International, the world’s largest membership association for security management professionals, is providing a suite of free resources to help support those responsible for protecting these vital community institutions. Escalating Threats Towards Faith-Based Communit...

AVA allows users to automatically detect events that may be associated with security risks Arteco, a provider of video event management solutions, is investing in strengthening its video intelligence capabilities and announced the addition of Advanced Video Analysis (AVA) to its video management solutions. The addition of the analytics platform combines Arteco’s video event management system (VEMS) with advanced algorithms such as hot zones, occupancy rate, smoke and fir...

The new update allows integrators to connect Xtralis offerings with Honeywell Performance and HDZ Series cameras A new Honeywell software update makes it easier for security integrators to create complete remote monitoring systems for end-users. Xtralis Operating System Update The Xtralis® Operating System update – XOa 3.2.33 – allows integrators to connect key Xtralis offerings with Honeywell Performance, equIP® and HDZ Series cameras. Combining these ca...

Pedestal PRO provides pedestals, housings, hoods, and custom manufacturing to installers Pedestal PRO announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute Pedestal PRO’s line of pedestals, housings, and hoods for the security industry—including Pedestal PRO’s new architectural stainless steel pedestals. Through this partnership PSA integrators will gain access to the world’s largest offering of pedestal solutions, cus...

AMICO Security’s non-conductive, radar friendly ANC fence system is ideal for use in multiple perimeter security applications AMICO Security announced that its ANC fence system has received an M5.0 security rating in compliance with the ASTM F2781-10 standard, which is used to test the forced entry resistance of security fence systems, an important designation for the military, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, industrial businesses, and utilities. The next gene...

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...

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...

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...

Matrix Video Surveillance is a smart solution, crafted specifically for the hospitality industry Hospitality is a very distinct industry with unique security requirements that cannot be fulfilled by general video surveillance. In the view of rising terror and crimes, safety and security of guests is of utmost importance. What the hospitality industry requires is not just a generic video surveillance that will be used to investigate the event after it has occurred, but a smart...

The integration provides a comprehensive video intelligence solution that enables seamless, end-to-end protection Arteco, a provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, announced the integration of its video event management system (VEMS) with Immix from SureView Systems. The integration with Immix enables Arteco customers to gain a higher level of situational awareness to power intelligent video monitoring efforts across multiple locations.Security Managem...

The integration will dramatically enhance situational security management capabilities AMAG Technology welcomes KapLogic Corporation as a certified partner of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program.  As a certified partner, KapLogic’s Aegis PSIM intelligent integration software integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry V8 access control software. AMAG Technology and KapLogic cooperatively tested and certified this integration. AMAG Technology is a security solut...