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ProdataKey (PDK), an innovator of cloud-based networked and wireless access control products and services, and Dwelo LLC, provider of smart-home solutions purpose-built for apartment owners, managers and residents, announced a partnership that will seamlessly integrate PDK’s cloud access control technology into the Dwelo smart apartment platform. Dwelo’s web and mobile software, which currently offers apartment dwellers the ability to control smart devices such as light switches, th...

Ecolink, a brand in security and home automation products from Universal Electronics, will showcase the latest and most advanced wireless sensors and solutions at ISC West 2018, booth #2043 in April. This year, Ecolink will address the increasingly vital need for pro-security dealers to differentiate themselves across the smart home market in response to growing demand and competition. With more than 30 years of innovation and an unparalleled breadth of solutions, the Ecolink brand continues to...

IC Realtime, a provider in digital surveillance and security technology appoints Jorge Perez as President of Global Business Development and the new head of the Ella Intelligent Video Search business unit. Video Search Engine Within the new role, Perez will be responsible for the oversight of new features and app roll outs under Ella. Additionally, Perez will oversee operations and staffing within the Ella intelligent video search division of IC Realtime. Ella is a deep-learning video search...

The manufacturer of IP video door stations, Bird Home Automation Group, announced the release of its latest IP converter DoorBird D301. Shipments will begin in May 2018. The Berlin-based company's award-winning product enables the user to communicate with anyone standing at their front door via smartphone or tablet – regardless of whether they are at home or not. The new DoorBird D301 converts conventional door intercom systems into IP door intercoms. Thus, residents can benefit from the...

Invixium, an innovator of biometrics solutions, will be unveiling a new benchmark in multimodal authentication technology at ISC West 2018 at booth #6109. The new IXM TITAN promises to be the most advanced biometric product ever engineered, reflecting Invixium’s drive to become the world leader in multi-purpose authentication solutions. TITAN is equipped with facial recognition as the primary biometric modality, fingerprint or finger vein authentication as the secondary and consolidates f...

ADT, a provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, announced the acquisition of Acme Security Systems. Acme will join forces with recently acquired Aronson Security Group (ASG) to further drive commercial growth and expansion. Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 1974, Acme is among one of the largest privately held security systems integrators in the Bay Area, focusing on electronic security systems, access con...

Exabeam, the next-gen SIEM company, announced a new product that uses machine learning to spot compromised IoT and other devices. Exabeam Entity Analytics discovers the normal behavior of medical, industrial, networking, home and mobile devices, and uses that baseline to alert security teams when unusual events occur. Device security is becoming increasingly important as the number of networked devices grows. According to Gartner, over 8 billion IoT devices were in use in 2017. Many of these de...

LILIN Americas, an entity of IP video provider Merit LILIN serving North, Central and South America, has announced that it will be showcasing GJD outdoor intrusion sensors and security lighting technology at the ISC West exhibition, alongside its extensive range of IP cameras, recorders and accessories. ISC West is scheduled to take place from April 11th to 13th 2018, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Interactive product demonstrations of GJD equipment will be shown on L...

Nortek Security & Control LLC (NSC), a global supplier of security, home control, and wellness technology products and solutions, has introduced a Technician Certification Training Program. The program offers pre-scheduled distributor training events, on-site education events, and ongoing training webinars for installing dealers, technicians and system integrators throughout 2018. “After participating in a training class, I can confidently say the program up-leveled my product and ins...

ADT Inc., a global provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, announced the completed acquisition of Aronson Security Group, Inc. (ASG). Headquartered in Renton, Washington, and in the security business for 55 years, ASG employs nearly 170 team members, including risk and security programme consultants, advanced integration services, consulting and design engineers and a National Program Management team, as well as tech...

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) has announced its keynote speaker. A disruptive marketer, best-selling author and president of UnMarketing, Scott Stratten will force you to rethink everything you know about resonating with customers. This marketing expert will address passionate electronic security professionals with a talk about today’s evolving business climate on the ESX Main Stage in Nashville’s Music City Center. "Today’s business climate is changing at an unprecedente...

Anixter International Inc. announced it will provide an update on smart building technology on a new Science Channel series, Tomorrow’s World Today. Tomorrow’s World Today is a new technology-inspired television program dedicated to exploring topics such as sustainability, educating viewers on new technology, and showcasing worldwide concepts around innovation. Tomorrow’s World Today will air on the Science Channel in May 2018. Smart Building Applications...

GDX by STANLEY Product & Technology, a leading provider of door entry systems, has announced the UK launch of GDX7 – a cutting edge Power Line Ethernet (PLE) system that utilizes a standard 2-Core cable for transmitting all communications and power to each component of the system. Suitable for use in a diverse range of housing association applications, as well as commercial environments, the highly robust GDX7 has been approved by Secured by Design - a group of national police projects...

ADT, the leader in security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in North America, announced that it has hired Jimmy Treuting to lead sales and marketing for ADT Cybersecurity. ADT Cybersecurity was formed in November 2017 with the acquisition of Datashield and is focused on delivering Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services to commercial and enterprise businesses nationwide. Treuting brings over three decades experience in sales, marketing, customer impact and operations man...

SIA Government Relations Manager Joe Hoellerer will appear before the Vermont Senate, as a witness in opposition to S. 180, the Vermont Fair Repair Act. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has concerns that requirements in the legislation would harm companies in the security industry, where SIA represents more than 800 corporate members, many of them manufacturers. The bill would force original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to disclose proprietary source code, diagnostic and repair informat...

ADT, a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses, today announced the launch of ADT Go, an innovative and easy-to-use mobile app to connect and protect families wherever life takes them. ADT Go was created in partnership with trusted locator and communication tool Life360, and a free premium trial is now available for anyone looking to experience ADT professional monitoring outside of their home or business.  “We believe everyone deserves to feel safe, n...

Favorable government initiatives towards energy efficiency, a resurgent construction sector, and the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), will turn the Middle East smart home market into a US$1.86 billion dollar industry by 2022, according to a recent study. The Middle East Smart Home Market report, authored by analysts TechSci Research, said demand for smart lighting, HVAC, security and access control, entertainment, and other IoT-connected home devices will grow 28 percent annually, with rev...

Johnson Controls is pleased to announce that the DSC iotega wireless security and automation solution is adding support for Apple HomeKit, enabling consumers to manage not only their security system but also other home automation abilities using Apple’s Home app or Siri on their iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The recently launched iotega system, from DSC, is an intuitive, completely wireless and fully secure system, using encrypted, long-range wireless PowerG sensors, which provides homeo...

ADT, a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in North America, has announced the availability of video alarm verification services that have been specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses through its ADT Pulse solution. Video-enhanced Alarm Systems A multi-step verification process, which includes video alarm verification, has the potential to vastly cut down on false alarms and increase police response. Video-enhanced alarm systems can provid...

Hikvision USA Inc., a leading provider of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and other emerging technologies, and the world’s largest manufacturer of video surveillance products and solutions, worked with integrator Holmes Security Systems to provide a security system for ‘The Lodge’ at Operation INASMUCH Men’s Shelter in Fayetteville, N.C. A brand new transitional residence for homeless men, the Lodge helps visitors regain independence, offering job tra...

Honeywell, a leading Connected Home solutions provider, announced that its Lyric Controller Home Security System is now certified for use with Apple HomeKit. Honeywell’s offering is the first professionally installed and monitored security system to support Apple’s smart home platform, which enables homeowners to control their Lyric Controller security system with the Apple Home app or by simply asking Siri. “Smart home technology has made consumers more reliant on their mobil...

ISC East, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), once again saw great success this year with over 240 exhibiting companies and over 7,000 high-profile security professionals attending the show. Featuring 75 new brands and the largest exhibition floor in recent years, ISC East covered video surveillance, access control, public security, biometrics, security distribution, smart home, IoT, unmanned security and more, and maintained its position as the premier converged security event...

NAPCO Security Technologies, known for developing innovative technology and reliable security solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of their new, expanded Connected Home & Smart Business Authorized Dealer Program. Designed to provide traditional security dealers with everything needed to become Connected Home & Business Marketing & Technical Experts, this unique dealer program was created to help dealers take advantage of the rapidly growing, RMR-building, multibillion-dollar...

Johnson Controls announces the immediate availability of the DSC iotega, its next generation wireless security and automation solution designed to provide safer and smarter living for homes and small businesses. DSC iotega With built-in PowerG wireless technology, iotega provides a fully encrypted security system that elevates homes and businesses to a new level of security while including remote interactive smart services and allowing new revenue streams for security dealers. It provides supe...

Honeywell, a Connected Home solutions provider, has announced that it is introducing the Honeywell Smart Home Security System, a self-installed, all-in-one security solution that is simple to set up and allows consumers to be aware of what’s happening in and around their homes. This self-monitored system features Amazon Alexa, and can be upgraded and customized with accessories to fit your specific needs for the comfort and security of your home. Connected Home Services The heart of the...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest innovations – including the sleek new Ælement Fusion reader and NYC XSperience Center – at the ISC East security conference this November in New York City, at Booth 343. Exciting New Products “SALTO has many exciting products to share at ISC East that directly impact the security market,” said Michael J. Mahon, Senior Vice President Commercial Sales. “We recently o...

Kwikset®, a residential door hardware brand in the U.S. and part of the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) division of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. has teamed up with Amazon to offer renters and homeowners two smart lock solutions to choose from when purchasing an Amazon Key In-Home Kit. Secure Home Access Amazon Key is a new service from Amazon that allows Prime members in 37 cities and surrounding areas across the U.S. to receive in-home delivery and grant secure home access for guest...

Sigma Designs®, a provider of intelligent system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for connected smart TV platforms and smart home IoT, is pleased to share that Ring has announced Ring Protect, the first products to feature the combination of Z-Wave Security 2 (S2) and Z-Wave SmartStart technologies. Z-Wave SmartStart Ring’s first professionally monitored alarm system deploys the latest Z-Wave advancements, S2 and SmartStart, in its base station, keypad, and sensors. Ring Protect can be self-i...

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire August Home, a leading smart lock business in the US. Residential Smart Door Market "I am very pleased to welcome August into the ASSA ABLOY Group. August constitutes a strategic addition to the Group and reinforces our position in the residential smart door market," says Johan Molin, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "August Home strengthens our residential smart door strategy with complementary smart locks, expansion into video doorbells and comp...

RTI, a control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, has announced a two-way driver for the complete line of DoorBird IP Video Door Stations. Developed by RTI, the new driver allows integrators to easily program DoorBird IP Video Door Stations into RTI automation and control systems, adding convenient and safe door access at home and from anywhere else. Intercom Capability At All Entry Points "Having intercom capabilities at all of the entry points of a home prov...