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The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 global diversified industrial company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Mechanical Security businesses to dormakaba for $725 million in cash. The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT, which together represented LTM revenues and EBITDA of approximately...

Wide Dynamic Range helps capture details in scenes with both very bright and very dark areas Digi Security Systems, a provider of integrated electronic security systems, announces that it designs cutting-edge electronic security solutions for educational environments. In addition, Digi’s experts, who are highly knowledgeable about a range of electronic security technologies and their applications in school settings, provide quality support and service to all of their cus...

ScanSource resellers in North America will now have access to Razberi ServerSwitchIQ video surveillance appliances Razberi Technologies has signed a new partner in ScanSource Networking and Security, a provider of technology products and solutions. With this agreement, ScanSource resellers in North America will now have access to Razberi ServerSwitchIQ video surveillance appliances. Razberi ServerSwitchIQ Video Surveillance Range “ScanSource sells to many hig...

The XXL 2.0 ID card printer is a unique solution designed to personalize oversized ID cards on demand Idesco, a New York-based security systems integrator, announced significant enhancements to its XXL 2.0 ID card printer for oversized badges. Optional UHF encoders are now available, making the XXL printer the first portable card printer capable of personalizing oversized badges with RFID and UHF encoding. UHF card applications offer a far greater read range, added memory and...

ACRE continues to rapidly expand presence in the global security industry ACRE, LLC, the holding company that owns Vanderbilt Industries, Mercury Security, and recently acquired ACT in Ireland, announced the acquisition of Communication Networks LLC (dba ComNet), a manufacturer of video and data transmission equipment. Wireless Video And Data Transmission The acquisition of ComNet builds on the ACRE family of companies, providing complimentary communication technologies util...

The price lists feature Camden products introduced in 2016 and those to be added in Q1 of 2017 Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce that its 2017 Price List is now available in both U.S. and Canadian editions. The 100+ page books detail all of Camden's offerings, including product overviews, features, specifications, and pricing. The price lists also feature all the new products Camden introduced in 2016, as well as ne...

Schlage AD-Series wireless electronic locking systems provide options – credentials, styles, and modes – that add to the Symmetry system’s flexibility, scalability, and control AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specializing in access control, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, welcomes Allegion as the newest certified member of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program.  Allegion’s Schlage AD-400 Wire...

Taiwan has long been a vital designer and manufacturer for the global ICT industry The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is returning to Las Vegas for CES 2017. Influential voices from global Taiwanese brands, ASUSTeK, KYMCO, Delta, and Thermaltake, will share their insights into innovation at a press conference at the Encore Tower Suite on January 4th, 2017. Taiwan has long been a vital designer and manufacturer for the global Information & Communication...

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...

OSDP helps ensure that numerous manufacturers' products will work with each other The Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is a communication standard adopted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) that lets security equipment, such as card and biometric readers from one company interface easily with control panels and equipment from another manufacturer. In other words, OSDP fosters interoperability among security devices. It also adds sophistication and...

The app communicates directly with the access control system’s server using Wi-Fi or cellular connection Tyco Security Products introduces the latest version of its EntraPass Security Software from Kantech with the new EntraPass Go Pass mobile application that allows card holders to use their mobile phones as an access control credential. EntraPass 7.10 software also includes updates to its Microsoft Windows Active Directory integration which now auto-synchronizes users,...

Offered at a price that continues to push the cost/performance metric, the Tsunami 10100L is a leader in the carrier class wireless infrastructure market in $/bit Proxim Wireless Corporation, a provider of point to point (PtP) and point to multipoint (PtMP) wireless systems and advanced Wi-Fi, announced the worldwide availability of its Tsunami 10100L series supporting up to 400Mbps data rate and upgradeable to 866Mbps. Carrier Class Wireless Infrastructure With the Tsunami...

The conference is expected to draw more than 10,000 professional women from around the world Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announced that for the third consecutive year it will sponsor and participate in the Massachusetts Conference for Women on December 7-8, 2016, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The event features nationally recognized speakers and includes seminars, author book-signings, networking oppo...

The new Pure Mobile application will allow for a simpler enrollment and activation process ISONAS Inc., a Pure IP access control system manufacturer, announced that its new hardware platform, the Pure IP RC-04 will be available in late December and shipping into local distributors over the course of the month. Cutting-Edge Access Control Technology The ISONAS Pure IP RC-04 hardware platform delivers an entirely revamped aesthetic with the addition of multiple form factors an...

Due to popular demand, Boon Edam has expanded its Roadshow training to six locations in 2017 Boon Edam, a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that it continues to expand the resources devoted to its growing schedule of training programs. The recently-released 2017 training schedule includes all scheduled factory trainings, roadshow trainings, and technical workshops at Boon Edam’s technology and training center in Manhattan....

The LT Series Rackmount LED Work Light from Middle Atlantic is a simple solution for a faster, more efficient integration experience Middle Atlantic Products is now providing integrators with an innovative new way to improve rack installation and servicing experiences. The company's new LT Series Rackmount LED Work Light is the only rack light to mount vertically or horizontally anywhere in the rack, providing illumination anywhere needed when working inside racks, furniture,...

Farpointe Data’s P-640 and P-620 proximity readers and Delta6.4 smart card reader meet the impending requirements for 2-factor authentication as described by NIST’s federal guideline Farpointe Data, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, announced that its Pyramid P-640 proximity card reader with keypad, P-620 mullion style proximity card reader with keypad and Delta6.4 smart card reader with keypad meet the impending requirements...

Nortek Security & Control announced the expansion of its manufacturing capacity by 25 percent Nortek Security & Control, a provider of security, smart home, and wellness technology, announced new executive staff additions and role changes to better position itself for continued growth, deliver faster product time to market, fuel more innovation, and serve a growing customer base. Additionally, Nortek Security & Control will be expanding its manufacturing capacity b...

FS3017 won Synology a Best Choice Award from the 2016 Computex and topped TechTarget's Quality Awards survey for NAS systems Synology launched FlashStation FS3017, the company's pioneer product within an entirely new all-flash series. Capable of handling over 200,000 IOPS in 4k random writing with RDMA technology enabled, the FS3017 is perfect for big data analysis, video post-production, virtualisation, and handling any demanding database application that requires high IOPS a...

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...

The market expansion will allow PSA Security Network to expand its membership base PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, announced that it will be expanding its market footprint to include the professional audio-visual and communications market. The market expansion will offer qualified systems integrators in the professional audio-visual/communications and physical security industries access to more than 170 industry-leading product...

New updates allow Honeywell Total Connect users to stay safe, connected, and in control Honeywell announced that the Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 iOS app will include geofence arming reminders on both the iPhone and iPad. This update will allow customers to receive iOS push notifications on their devices alerting them that they have left a predetermined geographic area and that their security system is still disarmed. When the end-user receives a notification, the user can arm...

The fully customizable app offers hotels the flexibility to add functionality as required MediaConcepts, an innovative provider of integrated digital solutions for global hospitality organizations, has integrated its mobile application, Priscilla, with SALTO System’s access control system. Optimizing Guest Experience Already a feature-rich application that offers hotel guests a more intuitive way to access information and services throughout their stay, Priscilla&rsquo...

The HD200 is the fastest operating standard vehicle barrier in the market Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that over 200 government officials and security professionals in the Birmingham, Alabama, area attended demonstrations of Delta's wide line of anti-terrorism vehicle barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates and other equipment, including new products, on November 2, fro...

Micron microSD cards are engineered to meet the ever-growing demand for capturing hours of security video Micron’s new industrial microSD cards for commercial mission critical applications are tailored to provide the reliability, quality, performance, security, and longevity needed in edge recording and other IIoT applications. Edge storage adoption is growing in IP video surveillance applications, due to its ability to provide recording redundancy, network load reducti...

SpotterRF compact surveillance radar provides rapid relief for power grid perimeter security SpotterRF, a provider of low cost compact surveillance radar (CSR), has been selected by VTI Security, one of the largest independently owned security systems integrators in the U.S., as a sole source radar standard. After rigorous testing, VTI Security now uses SpotterRF compact surveillance radar (CSR) for all CIP-014 electrical substation protection projects as defined by the Critic...

HID to demonstrate its recently launched HID goID platform for mobile IDs at the ICAO symposium 2016 HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, is showcasing its broad offering of citizen ID solutions at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) TRIP Symposium 2016, November 15-17 in Montreal, Quebec. The company is also announcing the introduction of its Optical Security Media (OSM) Multitech card for Government ID applications. This combination of uniq...

Mr. Henderson has been instrumental in the development and growth of Avigilon's sales organization Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, announced the promotion of James Henderson to Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Proven Track Record Mr. Henderson joined Avigilon in 2011, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Global Sales.  He has been instrumental in the development and growth of Avigilon's sales organization. Mr. Henderson has a p...

Security dealers installing VISTA Series panels can now add state-of-the-art access control Connected Technologies, LLC, maker of the Connect ONE cloud-hosted security management platform, has announced new, seamless integration with Honeywell Security’s VISTA-128BPT and VISTA-250BPT Turbo Series control panels. Now, security dealers can easily add the latest access control feature ScanPass Mobile Credential to their customer’s Honeywell VISTA installations. Power...

Per Björkdahl announced the recipients of the 2016 ONVIF Award at the annual membership meeting ONVIF, a standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting on October 25, 2016, updating members on ONVIF’s accomplishments of 2016 and its outlook for the year ahead. ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the final release of Profile Q in 2016 and the ongoing development of Profile T for video, in addition t...