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Digital Harmonic, an innovative signal and image processing company founded by Paul Reed Smith, announces the appointment of Mason Baron as Chief Technology Officer. AI, surveillance reconnaissance  Baron brings 18 years of software development, large team leadership, artificial intelligence, machine learning, surveillance reconnaissance systems design, and imagery, signal, and radar processing experience to Digital Harmonic. Most recently, he served as Minotaur Chief Naval Architect at...

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration Viking Electronics is revealing a brand mascot named “Vin”. Vin is a tough but fun representation of the Viking brand and the 500+ products that bear its name. Viking Electronics “We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve the security and communications industry for 50 years. We wanted to celebrate this milestone with a fun and personable representation of Viking Electronics. Vin represents the tough and battle-tested legacy...

Radiflow, global provider of industrial cybersecurity solutions for industrial automation networks, has announced that the company has been recognized as the Global Customer Value Leader in IT/OT Security for Smart Buildings by the leading analyst firm, Frost & Sullivan. Cybersecurity protection This award from Frost & Sullivan highlights the growing importance that Radiflow is playing in providing cybersecurity protection for smart building operations as dramatically increasing number...

Using AI to bring focus to security, Avigilon Corporation, a Motorola Solutions company, has announced that it will once again be showcasing some of its latest and most innovative products and technologies at GSX 2019. Avigilon will showcase the next generation of video analytics, artificial intelligence, access control and cloud solutions, as well as some of the integrations with Motorola Solutions. Cutting-edge video analytics and AI Avigilon will be demonstrating how these latest technologi...

ShotSpotter, Inc., global provider of security solutions that help law enforcement officials identify, locate and deter gun violence and active shooter incidents, has announced an updated version of ShotSpotter Missions – an AI-driven crime forecasting and patrol management software tool. Acquired from HunchLab in late 2018, today’s product release represents ShotSpotter’s first set of enhancements as it extends its penetration into this emerging category.  ShotSpotter Mi...

The Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, announces the launch of SmartCode 955. Functioning as a commercial grade electronic lever, SmartCode 955 provides advanced security, strength and durability. It is the first commercial grade electronic lever from Kwikset - U.S door hardware manufacturer - designed to serve the security needs of facility managers, residential and commercial property owners, and small business owners. SmartCode 955 electr...

Aqua Security, global platform provider for securing container-based and cloud native applications, has announced a new Private Offer capability enabling software licensing and procurement directly through Microsoft Azure Marketplace, allowing customers to utilize existing purchasing methods in place for Azure services. Aqua now offers a choice of flexible software acquisition models that allow customers to purchase licenses on Azure the way that works best for them. Software purchased directly...

Salient Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Keith R. Aubele, CPP, LPP as a Senior Advisor to the Leadership Team responsible for the company’s expansion in the security and loss prevention vertical. Mr. Aubele will provide comprehensive national sales support and will work with the leadership team as a consultant for product line improvement, sales methods, and voice of the customer acquisition to help guide strategic planning. Loss prevention expert At The Home Depot,...

Cobalt Iron Inc., global provider of cloud-based data protection and security solutions, has announced that it has received a patent for its techniques related to electronic discovery (e-discovery) when searching for data in backup storage. Solidifying Cobalt Iron's advanced enterprise-data discipline capabilities and providing further proof of it, this patent represents the company's unique approach to managing backup data sets to facilitate e-discovery requests. As a result, CIOs, data custod...

Qognify, the trusted advisor and technology solution provider for physical security and enterprise incident management, has announced that it will share its expertise of how metropolitan areas can make the shift from being safe and smart to fully cognitive cities, at the 5th National Summit on 100 Smart Cities India 2019. Qognify is the Presenting Partner of the Summit which takes place August 22, 2019 at The LaLiT in New Dehli. Safe & Smart City Solution Qognify, with its Safe & Smart...

TrackTik Software, provider of the No. 1 security workforce management software solutions internationally, has announced that its Vice President, Security Industry Mark Folmer has been selected as the third most influential thought leader on the IFSEC Global Influencers in Security and Fire 2019 list. Driving technology innovations This list, unveiled by the UK-based International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference, the premier integrated security event – features executives who...

Sargent and Greenleaf, Inc. (S&G), a global manufacturer of high-security locks and locking systems for safes, vaults and high-security cabinets, has appointed Mark LeMire to Chief Executive Officer. LeMire comes to Sargent and Greenleaf with over 25 years of experience in executive management, new product development and engineering. Most recently, LeMire held leadership positions at Loma Systems and Buehler, both divisions of Illinois Tool Works (ITW). As a Global Director of Marketing a...

ProSource, the audio, video, and integration buying group in the United States, has announced the addition of eight new Custom Integrator (CI) members and one new PRO level member in the second quarter of 2019. New members in Q2 represent $44 million in new revenue for the group. Networking and integration firm "ProSource continues to grow by welcoming outstanding operations into the organization," said Dave Workman, CEO and President of ProSource. "Members benefit from the excellent programs...

InTown Suites has its roots in Atlanta, Georgia, starting with only a few locations in 1989. Today, InTown Suites has grown to become America’s largest wholly-owned, economy extended-stay brand, with almost 200 locations in 22 US states. The brand has since added Uptown Suites to the name, building almost 10 properties, in less than two years. InTown Suites InTown Suites managers say their guests come from all walks of life and all over the country InTown Suites managers say their gues...

Arecont Vision Costar, the provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announces the addition of Desjardins Technologies to its Authorized Manufacturer’s Representative Program to increase coverage for customers in Canada. Desjardins Technologies will deliver French and English pre-sales support in much of Eastern Canada, including the National Capital Region and the provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick. “Desjardins Technologies brings a wealth of experience in both the...

Traka is making its debut at Security Expo 2019 in Sydney, Australia to demonstrate its local capability to offer innovative, sector specific solutions for key and equipment management, backed with a global support network. Traka, globally renowned intelligent management solutions provider for keys and equipment, acquired Secure Edge early in February 2019, to increase the ability to support its global and regional customer base. endorsed key control system Traka will unveil its latest system...

The New Jersey Electronic Security Association (NJESA), which represents electronic security professionals, system integrators, fire alarm companies, manufacturers and distributors that do business in New Jersey, is offering a career training class for high school students that will provide extensive training in the electronic security and life safety industry. Certified Alarm Technician Level I  The Certified Alarm Technician Level I Training class, exclusive for high school students who...

Tyco, the security products division of Johnson Controls, has announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art interactive showroom and training facility in Ireland. ACVS solutions Located in the Ballymount area of Dublin, the new showroom facility provides the opportunity for system integrators and their end-user clients to see live demonstrations of the innovative features and groundbreaking technology built-into the latest generation of Access Control and Video Surveillance (ACVS) solution...

Continental Access, a division of Napco Security Technologies Inc., is pleased to announce its uniVerse Series Single-Door Controllers, featuring “EZ-learn networking”, are now available in a surface-mount version, model CICP2100S. CICP2100S uniVerse Controller Ideal for cinder block walls and other hard-to-wire surfaces, often found in the construction of schools, healthcare facilities & other institutions, and used in a CA4K enterprise access control software environment...

As public security concerns spread across the globe, public areas that lack guard during non-business hours are requiring reliable surveillance equipment in the case of high crime rate at night or poor lighting conditions. In response, Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, develops “Starlight Technology” with comprehensive camera portfolio including PTZ, IPC and HDCVI to serve various needs of low-light environment. Starlight cameras Compared to...

Hubbell Incorporated announced the appointment of Allan Connolly to the role of Group President, Hubbell Power Systems (HPS).  As Group President, Mr. Connolly will lead all business units within the HPS Group. Mr. Connolly previously served as President of Aclara, coming to Hubbell as part of the acquisition of that company by HPS in February 2018. Mr. Connolly oversaw the strategic direction of Aclara, joining as President and CEO in May 2014....

ONVIF®, the standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 20th ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest in early June in Tokyo, a milestone that emphasises the continued growth and demand for interoperable solutions. Developers and engineers from 22 ONVIF member companies gathered at the three-day event to test their implementations of ONVIF Profiles with other ONVIF Profile-conformant products. Developers can test their products independently for profile conformanc...

Cook Security Group (CSG) successfully unveiled its privately branded video surveillance solution, Piko VMS, during their 2019 Technology & Innovation Summit in Portland Oregon. Health monitoring Cook named Razberi Technologies as their hardware partner to provide the intelligent appliance and health monitoring component to the new VMS brand. “While we still have strong relationships with our traditional video partners, we wanted to provide an open cloud-enabled platform to deliver...

TIBCO Software Inc., global provider of integration, API management, and analytics, has announced an official partnership with Ping Identity, a provider of Identity Defined Security. Together, TIBCO Cloud Mashery and the PingIntelligence for APIs solution bring seamless, AI-powered protection against new emerging API threats to customers. TIBCO Cloud Mashery is a complete solution for digital leaders, IT leaders, and chief information security officers to invest in API-led, cloud-native transfo...

In business and at home, the smartphone is a remote control for our lives. It’s a calendar and a credit card. We book holidays and do our daily banking. With video calling technology, we can even be in two places at once (or make it seem that way). Could there be untapped potential in using mobile phones for access control, too? According to official EU data, by 2016 94% of European large businesses were issuing their workers with some sort of connected mobile device. We seem to use our s...

MOBOTIX as a manufacturer in Europe obtained “CNPP certified” product certification for its video surveillance cameras, offering a commitment to resist IT and electronic cyber-attacks. “This recognition is proof of quality, performance, and also of the trust of our customers at a time when digital security is becoming a key issue for all stakeholders,” says Patrice Ferrant, Regional Sales Manager, MOBOTIX. MOBOTIX announced its intention to focus more on cyber-security...

Johnson Controls introduces exacqVision VMS v19.06, with updates that include automatic transfer of video after a server failover, a new access control integration, support for ONVIF network loss recording, improved motion zone configuration and enhanced network security for mobile app users. exacqVision VMS v19.06 The latest version of exacqVision offers Enterprise Manager customers a more robust failover solution. In a failover scenario, transferring recordings from a spare NVR to the primar...

cPacket Networks, a provider of next-generation network performance/security monitoring and packet brokering solutions, launches the cCloud cloud-based network visibility-as-a-service (VaaS) offering by working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and leveraging the traffic mirroring feature offered by Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC). “While many of our customers are migrating workloads to the cloud, until now it happened to be a black-box for them, from a performance and security per...

Allied Universal, renowned security and facility services company in North America, has announced the acquisition of Cypress Private Security, LP - a San Francisco-based company offering comprehensive security services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.  Manned guarding and security personnel “Cypress Private Security is a company that we have long admired and always wanted to partner with,” said Steve Jones, CEO of Allied Universal. “This security company has built...

Security video wall and visual display solutions experts Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) works on projects in 15 countries around the world since its launch nine months ago. UVS changed its name from eyevis UK last September following the acquisition of eyevis GmbH by the Leyard group. Providing turnkey solutions The rebranding has allowed the company to offer an expanded range of products and services The rebranding has allowed the company to offer an expanded range of products and services...