Internet of Things (IoT) - News

Sohovich's IoT & technology experience will be an asset to CGI's connectivity strategy for integrated products The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (CGI), maker of LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® access control brands, announced recently that JoAnna Sohovich has been appointed CEO. “We are very excited about the strategic expertise JoAnna will provide our company,” said Craig Duchossois, CEO of CGI parent company The Duchossois Group. “Her background and val...

As part of Connected Security Expo event, PSA will help further bridge the gap between IT and physical security PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative recently announced it will be a key sponsor and content collaborator at the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West. The conference led event will debut April 6-8, 2016 in Las Vegas and will be co-located with the largest physical security event in the Americas, ISC West. PSA Security Network...

By adding NexGen’s strengths in hybrid storage, Pivot3 can expand the traditional notion of hyper-convergence Pivot3, a pioneer and innovator in the development of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), recently announced that it will acquire NexGen Storage, a privately held leading provider of hybrid storage appliances, dynamic all-flash arrays and Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities. By adding NexGen’s portfolio of products, Pivot3 will deliver the industry&rsqu...

The Industry Advisory Board is currently finalizing the Connected Security Conference program The Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by SIA, announced its Conference Advisory Board, which is working side by side with Show Management to create unique and timely content for the event’s first edition slated to take place in April. Connected Security Expo is a conference led event, taking place alongside of ISC West (April 6-8, 2016 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas...

Nu Tech Software will receive Z-Wave Alliance membership & access to the new Z-Wave IoT ready development kits The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, is pleased to announce the winter winner of its global IoT developer competition. Nu Tech Software Solutions, Inc., an automation and process control firm based in Oregon, has taken the prize with AlarmDecoder and will receive Z-Wave Alliance membership and access to the new Z-Wa...

Exar to display diverse range of products applicable to the expanding IoT market Exar Corporation, a leading supplier of analog mixed-signal products serving the industrial, high-end consumer and infrastructure markets, will showcase its diverse products that are highly applicable to the expanding Internet of Things (IoT) market at Embedded World 2016, February 23-25, Nuremberg, Germany. These products, from front-end sensor interfaces through connectivity bridges and power so...

HID Global’s 2016 trends point to be a more mobile and connected user experience HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has identified security 2016 trends to watch based on its deep insights gained from top customers across numerous markets, along with pilots and deployments of the company’s latest solutions with forward-looking partners and end-user organizations worldwide. HID Global’s broad industry perspective has positioned th...

Moxa has announced a new data acquisition solution that brings greater versatility for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The new ioLogik™ 2542-WL1 and ioLogik 2512-WL1 both feature 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi connectivity, which will serve the growing number of devices and M2M applications that require wireless communication. The ioLogik 2542-WL1 supports analog I/O connections over Wi-Fi, whereas the ioLogik 2512-WL1 supports digital I/O connections over Wi-Fi. Flexible Data Acquisition So...

Mr. Tolany is responsible for driving Silicon Labs’ revenue growth through global sales and distribution channel development Silicon Labs recently announced that Brandon Tolany, a sales and marketing executive with 20 years of experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, has joined the company as Senior Vice President of worldwide sales. In this key executive role, Mr. Tolany is responsible for driving Silicon Labs’ revenue growth through global sales...

A recent poll conducted shows that homeowners feel safe if they were able to remotely monitor their homes Hikvision USA Inc., the leading provider of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions in North America, has partnered with Control4, a leading provider of home automation and control systems, to bring cutting edge video surveillance technology to the Smart House market. Hikvision cameras are easily integrated with the Control4 smart home operating...

Z-Wave’s goals for 2016 include looking at partnerships, launching IoT devices and giving consumers resources With a year of steady growth, new partnerships, a new online consumer education initiative and augmented security for Z-Wave IoT devices, the Z-Wave Alliance announces year-end milestones. Since the beginning of 2015, the Z-Wave ecosystem has seen almost 100 new member companies, the addition of 250 certified devices and another 15 million smart home devices ship...

With this resolution, HID Global will be able to continue to expand its UHF products range HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that, under the terms of a confidential settlement, the patent infringement litigation that Omni-ID had initiated against certain HID Global products has been amicably resolved. HID Global will continue to manufacture and sell its complete range of RFID products, including UHF on-metal tags, in the U.S....

Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, helps systems integrators expertly navigate the emerging Internet of Things (loT) with SmartTest™ and SmartShow™ features built into the cloud-hosted offering. According to the latest industry research and projections, 69 percent of homeowners plan to buy an in-home device in the next five years. In addition, Cisco estimates that 50 billion devices and objects will be connected...

The Z-Wave Alliance membership will educate integrators & installers to create Z-Wave connected home experts The Z-Wave Alliance, a membership organization dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, is debuting its first ever membership level aimed at the integrator community involved in smart home at CEDIA EXPO 2015. Installers interested in gaining a deeper knowledge of smart home installations will also have the chance to learn about the new...

At the Connected Security Expo, industry professionals will experience physical security from an IT security lens Reed Exhibitions, the world's leading event organiser, recently announced the further expansion of its Reed Global Security platform with the creation of Connected Security Expo @ ISC West sponsored by The Security Industry Association (SIA). The conference led event will debut April 6-8, 2016 in Las Vegas and will be co-located with the largest physical security e...

Pulse One provides added visibility through a single collective view of compliance including security alerts and appliance health checks Pulse Secure, a leader in access and mobile security solutions to enterprise and service providers, and WestconGroup in Europe have signed a distribution agreement under which Westcon will market and distribute Pulse Secure’s full line of SSL VPN and Mobile Security solutions including the latest centralized management, policy control a...

ICPAM software is tightly integrated with industry-leading Cisco technology, including routers & switches Identiv, Inc., recently announced the launch of the Identiv Connected Physical Access Manager (ICPAM) solution. ICPAM is a distributed intelligent premises access control solution, providing state-of-the-art secure access to facilities using standards-based networking, and is backwards compatible for legacy wiring topologies and devices. Monitoring And Information Exc...

The PLAI session at ASIS 2015 will outline how optimum identity integration can be achieved There is finally a bridge between the physical access and logical identity management systems in an enterprise environment-PLAI. Through the use of the Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) Specification, PSIA member companies have demonstrated how enterprise customers can use a common identity source, reducing costs and enhancing the functionality of their business. The PSIA...

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...

In the spirit of continuous innovation, Moxa, a leading manufacturer of communications equipment for the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), recently announced the immediate availability of a new environmentally-hardened Ethernet switch offering high port density, intelligent management capabilities and advanced security to help unlock the value of IoT in industrial environments. "At the heart of every industrial network are switches that essentially will make or break the network's performanc...

Pulse Secure, the leader in next generation secure access solutions for enterprises and service providers, recently introduced a family of Pulse Secure Appliances built to power its Next Generation Secure Access framework that helps companies blend cloud services and data center applications into a seamless enterprise user experience. Mobile Applications And Cloud Services Mobile applications and cloud services are redefining the enterprise user experience giving workers anytime access to the...

Allegion is proud to be a longtime BOMA Cornerstone Partner at the international level Allegion, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, attends Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International’s annual Every Building Conference & Expo, held June 28-30 in Los Angeles. Allegion is proud to be a longtime BOMA Cornerstone Partner at the international level, committee participant at the national level, sponsor at regional conferences a...

TDSi believes the increase in visitors reflects continued and rapid expansion of the globalized security market With a 25% increase in export market visitors to its stand at IFSEC 2015, integrated security manufacturer TDSi believes this reflects the continued and rapid expansion of the globalized security market. Interest at the show also indicates continued customer demands for fully integrated solutions, rather than just security components. TDSi's Managing Director John D...

With over 325 company’s memberships, 1350 certified products, Z-Wave dominates the residential IoT market According to a new Markets and Markets report, the smart home industry is estimated to reach $58.68 billion by 2020. Segments such as security and smart locks are driving the smart home market currently and with over 90% penetration in this segment, the Z-Wave Alliance continues to grow the Z-Wave smart home ecosystem for consumers and manufacturers, alike. With a r...

In the fast changing wireless landscape, several converging trends have encouraged industries to adopt the LTE (Long-Term Evolution) cellular standard for M2M applications: the gradual decommissioning of legacy networks, the cost-benefits of LTE technology, and the increased demand in rich media and real-time monitoring. OnCell G3470A-LTE Cellular Gateway Moxa, a leading manufacturer of communications equipment for the Industrial Internet of Things, is helping system integrators embrace and ta...

The U.S. patents validate Identiv’s NFC, mobile and security inventions Identiv, Inc. has been awarded four U.S. patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its NFC, mobile and security inventions. Identiv has a strong intellectual property (IP) portfolio of more than 75 patents, granted and pending. “Google and Apple are continuing to drive Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compatibility within mobile handsets...

Ring recently announced its product is now compatible with both Kisi and Lockstate wireless smart locks. Now, users can remotely control these smart locks directly through the Ring iOS or Android app. Whether the user is a homeowner who wants to keep an eye on the house from afar and let the kids in when they forget their keys, or a small business owner in need of a versatile, easy-to install security system, the Ring Video Doorbell and Lockstate/Kisi combination provides a comprehensive solutio...

Safe Cities will provide thought leadership sessions to provide more insight into this concept IFSEC International 2015 has released details for this year’s Safe Cities feature which will focus on the protection of larger urban areas, critical national infrastructure and business continuity at London’s ExCeL from 16-18 June. Suited for senior and strategic personnel responsible for the protection of major assets within a city, Safe Cities will provide high lev...

Total revenues were $14.9 million, a decrease of 11% from $16.9 million due to a decrease in identity sales Identiv, Inc., recently announced financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2015. For the first quarter, total revenues were $14.9 million, GAAP gross profit margin was 41% and adjusted EBITDA was $(1.9) million. Future Plans “During the first quarter, we continued to tune and focus our business operations, which resulted in strong sales in our premises and...

The program is a brand new competition to support and incentivize IoT innovation The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, the world's largest ecosystem of wireless control products and services, is announcing the opening of applications for Z-Wave Labs. The program is a brand new competition to support and incentivize IoT innovation on the Z-Wave® platform. The Alliance is seeking entries from start-up companies and entrepreneur...