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As SIA’s 2020 Member of the Year, ASSA ABLOY’s presence at ISC West 2020 will include an enhanced booth experience, showcasing a suite of new product innovations that help security professionals create access in smart and efficient ways. “Security professionals are experiencing rapid industry change, which is why ASSA ABLOY is focused on educating customers about the latest curb-to-core solutions,” said Mark Duato, Executive Vice President of Aftermarket Solutions at ASS...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of a cloud access control platform built for mobile, announced the imminent release of a new integration between the company’s PDK IO platform and Comelit’s, ViP video door entry system. The integration will be available on March 18, 2020, coinciding with the first day of exhibits at ISC West event in Las Vegas. The PDK IO/Comelit integration will be on display at ProdataKey’s booth 20125. The combined solution brings together Italian-based Comel...

Namib Property Patrols Ltd, the Oxfordshire-based security and protection company, is using employee scheduling and mobile workforce management software SmartTask to streamline operational processes, saving both time and money. The company is using the software for proof of attendance and guard monitoring across its mobile patrol and alarm response operations, which has helped reduce in administration by more than 15-hours a month, while enhancing service delivery to customers. Credible and tra...

Drones are commonly known for flying in the sky, but a new breed is rolling around on the ground and swimming in the ocean. Now, in an alliance straight out of science fiction, two CT-based drone companies are joining forces to take on the task of protecting our planet using both airborne and amphibious drones by automating operations in security, environmental and even military fronts, globally.    Harford based Aquiline Drones (AD), a premiere Cloud and drone solutions company,...

ACRE, a global provider of state-of-the-art security and communication networking systems, announced that it will add two key industry people to the ACRE management roster. Jim Kelly will join ACRE as Chief Revenue Officer starting on March 1, 2020. Jim brings a wealth of experience having had successful positions at Software House, Sensormatic, Tyco International and Johnson Controls. Accelerating growth While at Software House, Jim led the sales and marketing efforts to build the business f...

So often, one’s focus in security and access control zeroes in on the hardware. Its latest functionality or compatibility with emerging technologies grabs the headlines. Yet it is the access control software which knits a system together — and the signs are, this is finally getting the attention it deserves in security procurement. Supported integrations “Today, access control software is more accessible to a wider variety of actors,” writes Bryan Montany, a research an...

Valsoft Corporation Inc. (Valsoft), a Montreal-based company that specializes in the acquisition and development of vertical market software companies, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Young & Partners / Navitrans International NV (Navitrans), a globally renowned technology company that offers a complete and integrated suite of logistics, transportation, warehousing and freight forwarding software solutions. Navitrans has provided a premium suite of integrated logistics and transpo...

The Nukleas Integrated Security Solutions (NISS) consortium, a one stop UK security industry solution for command and control/surveillance requirements, is exhibiting at Security and Policing 2020, Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Center between 3-5 March, on stand E49. The NISS consortium combines British industry excellence to provide complementary solutions for a coordinated approach on all types of security projects. This single integrated solution combines, command and c...

Alertus Technologies, a globally renowned company in unified mass notification, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a webinar to showcase the many benefits of its audio-visual notification device—the Alert Beacon. The webinar will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. EST. Alert Beacon For more than a decade, the Alert Beacon has proven itself to be a reliable notification device when it matters the most. This wall-mounted versatile device serves as an in-bu...

Further consolidating its leadership in enabling mission-critical communications (MCC or MCX), Softil announces that its BEEHD technology has been selected by South Korea's RF-Comm equipment provider to build the next generation of LTE-R high-speed train communications devices for KORAIL, South Korea's national railroad network. The LTE-R devices will be deployed on the Daegok to Sosa KTX intercity line, the highest class of KORAIL services, and will enter service in early 2021. The deployment...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, and Pedestal PRO, the manufacturer for access control pedestals, announces a partnership to offer three custom pedestal solutions designed for turnkey mounting of pdk io readers. The pedestals allows for reader placement in free-standing locations where wall-mounting is not possible, including lobbies, entryways, parking lots, office space and gated properties. As all pedestal dimensions and mounting holes ali...

Sepura has been shortlisted for “Large Business of the Year” at the Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards 2020, a reward for achieving record revenues through significant sales around the world, including in the UK, the Netherlands, USA, Canada and Oman. The decision to recognize Sepura’s success is a milestone in their recovery from a challenging financial position, resulting in Hytera Communications purchasing them in 2017. Since then, the company has succeeded in bringi...

Cellphone device and app security provider Trustonic announces that its Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) solution is the first hardware-backed TEE to complete the EMVCo Software-Based Cellphone Payments security evaluation process. EMVCo is the global technical body that facilitates the worldwide interoperability and acceptance of secure payment transactions. As such, this evaluation process confirms that the Trustonic TEE provides a robust security foundation that meets the requirements of s...

Tyco, the security brand of Johnson Controls, launches a new video support portal which offers a comprehensive and easy to use one-stop resource for installers, system integrators and distributors who may require technical support for American Dynamics and Illustra video solutions. Visitors to the support portal are able to raise a support ticket for any product under warranty or use a Live Chat facility to instantly connect with a member of the video technical support team based at Tyco’...

Viking’s K-1900-712L-IP panel phone is durable, easy to use, and provides added strength to hold up under heavy abuse. “The shortened, reinforced armored cable increases safety for users and may discourage potential abusers.” – James Catt, Engineer, Viking Electronics. The K-1900-712L-IP vandal resistant VoIP SIP panel phone is equipped with a short 12-inch armored handset cable to reduce the risk of users harming themselves, their surroundings, or the phone itself. Pro...

IWCE the annual event for critical communications technology professionals, unveils its full program for its 44th annual conference to be held at the Las Vegas Conference Center, March 30th to April, 3rd 2020. Organizers expect more than 7,000 attendees for this year’s five-day day event which offers a two-day expo, educational workshops, short courses, power sessions, keynote addresses, town hall meetings, and networking events. The event will also host over 400 exhibitors from April 1-2...

Impinj, Inc., a provider, and pioneer of RAIN RFID solutions announced that Cary Baker will join the company as Chief Financial Officer effective February 17, 2020. Baker comes to Impinj from RealNetworks, where he had been Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2017. “I am thrilled to welcome Cary to the Impinj team,” said Impinj Co-founder and CEO Chris Diorio. “Cary’s CFO experience, deep financial and operational background, and strategic insights will serve Imp...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announces a new distribution partnership with SecureWave, a data security and IT infrastructure value added distributor, to grow its sales channel across the Israel to meet accelerating demand for Zero Trust access security. SecureWave, part of the Exclusive Networks Group is present in more than 30 countries around the world, and maintains an active community of more than 350 partners. The company will offer the integrated...

SecuX Technology Inc., a blockchain security company, foresees the emerging of cryptocurrency payment and the requirement to let various Brick-and-Mortar retailers accept different cryptocurrency tokens through multiple wallet apps and a single device. Although cryptocurrency can be transferred from one account to another via a pair of mobile wallet app in the P2P scenario, however, this approach is not appropriate in the most retail environment. Using smartphone as a payment terminal The fir...

Johnson Controls introduces exacqVision VMS 19.12, providing enhanced security and communication with new ONVIF 2-way audio support, and offering more camera license deployment flexibility for Enterprise Manager customers, adding to the powerful features of Exacq VMS software. Exacq’s ONVIF camera integration supports the ability to talk and listen through IP cameras equipped with audio I/O. This new feature is available with exacqVision 19.12 and is perfect for businesses that utilize en...

Bird Home Automation Group, a provider of IP video intercom technology, announces a partnership with SIP solution provider AV LinkPro. Through this strategic partnership, Bird Home Automation now offers an easily deployed option for its DoorBird product line, specifically its MDU video intercom stations, to make calls to IP, cellular and landline phones. Since its founding in 2014, Bird Home Automation has formed partnerships with many other industry pioneers to meet the demands of its customer...

LenelS2, a provider of advanced security systems, introduces OnGuard version 7.6, its latest enterprise security management system that offers rich feature and operability enhancements to its access control platform, while also extending its cloud compatibility, integration capabilities and convenience. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier, a global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies. “With th...

Device Authority, a pioneer in Identity and Access Management (IAM) for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced it has been accepted into the Venafi Machine Identity Protection Development Fund. For decades, code signing has been used to verify the integrity of software, and nearly every organization relies on it to confirm their code has not been corrupted with malware. Code signing keys and certificates are used in a wide range of products, including firmware, operating systems, cellphone appl...

RapidDeploy, the provider of Cloud Aided Dispatch software for emergency communications centers, announces the launch of its Lightning Partner Program. The Program creates an integrated end-to-end ecosystem of visionary technology partners who believe in democratizing public safety utilizing cloud native technology. The solutions, integrated across Microsoft’s Azure Government cloud, will provide a comprehensive platform for public safety agencies. Lightning Partners share RapidDeploy&rsq...

Avaya Holdings Corp, a provider of solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, announces a resale agreement with NVT Phybridge to provide its long reach, single-pair UTP PoE switches for IP modernization as part of Avaya’s unified communications portfolio. NVT Phybridge is a pioneer in long reach PoE (Power over Ethernet), making long-distance IP connections simple, secure, and cost-effective. It’s series of long reach switches enable customers to modernize t...

The Viking Electronics YouTube channel now features educational and training content helpful for customers, distributors, and installers of all experience levels. Common industry questions “Our YouTube channel makes getting training on relevant topics fast and simple, kind of like learning to fly a helicopter in The Matrix” – Andrew Joseph, Product Specialist, Viking Electronics, Inc. Viking’s YouTube channel features videos of Viking product overviews, answers to comm...

Check Point announces the release of the new 1500 series security gateways for SMBs. The two new SMB appliances set new standards of protection against the most advanced fifth-generation cyberattacks, and offer unrivaled ease of deployment and management. According to the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 43% of all breach victims were small businesses, and 63% of attack attempts against SMBs were successful. The cost of disruption from cyber-attacks against SMBs can exceed $1M, a...

AES Corporation, the manufacturer of private wireless mesh radio alarm communication products and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Corey J. Carter to the position of Vice President of Operations. Corey brings a wealth of manufacturing experience with over twenty years of his career spent in plant and facilities management. In his new role on the Leadership Team, he is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing staff operations and directing production processes. He also has...

Share911, a security technology company that offers critical communication solutions, announced that the company will be showcasing its collaborative mass notification platform at the ISC East Show in booth #1449. ISC East is the northeast’s largest security trade show and will be taking place at the Jacob Javits Center on November 20th-21st, 2019. The show boasts over 7,000 security and public safety professionals coming together in New York each year to meet experts from over 250 leadin...

Nexkey, an end-to-end provider of mobile access control solutions, today announced that it has raised a $6 million Series A round led by Upfront Ventures. Manu Kumar’s K9 Ventures, Mark IV Capital and Anand Chandrasekaran, former Head of Platform for Messenger at Facebook also participated in the round. Secure, cloud-connected app Nexkey’s secure, cloud-connected app turns any smartphone into a digital key, allowing businesses to do away with cumbersome keycards, fobs, and metal ke...