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Allegion US, global provider of security products and solutions, announced the latest version of the Keri Systems’ software now supports Schlage locks in no-tour mode. Schlage Locks The supported locks, which include Schlage Control, NDE and LE, are ideal for multi-family property managers looking to retrofit their existing properties with electronic access control on individual apartment spaces. This provides more security, eliminates unnecessary expenses around managing traditional key...

Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, provider of residential security, announces the availability of the contemporary versions of the company’s popular traditional deadbolts: the SmartCode 914 Deadbolt Lock and SmartCode 916 Touchscreen Electronic Deadbolt. With their updated, modern designs, these new stylish versions of the industry’s leading wireless, access control locks continue to utilize Kwikset’s Home Connect technolo...

Pulse Secure, global provider of enterprise Secure Access solutions has announced the release of Pulse Policy Secure 9.0 to enable organizations an easier, flexible and VPN-integrated path to next-generation Network Access Control (NAC). The latest release incorporates more than 36 new features and enhancements; advancing visibility, usability, endpoint and IoT security, and threat response capabilities. As a result, enterprises can strengthen their security posture and mitigate malware, data br...

Sonitrol, the provider of verified electronic security systems, launches TotalGuard, an all-in-one solution that provides video verification, impact activated audio, glass break detection, wireless support, Sonitrol Mobile App (video surveillance, alarm events, arm/disarm system), and so much more. TotalGuard is a perfect solution for the small business market looking for a low cost monitored security option; allowing Sonitrol to compete and have advantage over the popular DIY security systems....

BeyondTrust, the cyber security company dedicated to preventing privilege misuse, vulnerability management, and stopping unauthorized access, announced the availability of a new book, Asset Attack Vectors:  Building Effective Vulnerability Management Strategies to Protect Organizations. The book, authored by BeyondTrust’s Chief Technology Officer, Morey J. Haber, and Chief Operating Officer, Brad Hibbert, and published by Apress, is focused on how to build an effective vulnerability m...

Siklu Inc., the global supplier of mmWave wireless solutions, has awarded Convergint Technologies, worldwide service-based systems integrator, as their Top Security Systems Integrator Partner in North America in 2017-2018. This decision was based upon the successful partnership between the companies over the past 2 years.  Siklu Wireless Fiber Solutions Siklu’s wireless fiber solutions were chosen by Convergint in a number of video surveillance projects across North America, includi...

Nice S.p.A., the Italian international home automation and home security company, has announced continued expansion into the smart home category with the acquisition of FIBARO, global brand in the smart home and home automation industry. The transaction, which was public as of Friday, July 13 is valued at €63 million/$73 million US and includes the entire share capital of Fibar Group S.A., including its US subsidiary. Founded in 2010, FIBARO has established itself on 6 continents and in ov...

The three-day IFSEC International Conference and Expo was a sight to see as more than 27,000 attendees from around the globe descended on London's ExCeL to attend the event. Central to the show was the exhibit hall, where manufacturers across the industry demonstrated the products, services, and solutions designed to keep people safe and add more intelligence to comprehensive security plans. In a time where threats are becoming more diverse and complex, caused in part by rapidly developing tech...

Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, a premier provider of residential security, announces the availability of Obsidian, a visually striking, low-profile touchscreen electronic deadbolt featuring “game changing” design. Obsidian deadbolts exemplify Kwikset’s commitment to combining modern design with a high level of security. Named after a dark, glasslike volcanic rock, Obsidian merges a sleek and modern exterior; a minimal,...

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Randy Zornberg, Metro New York Sales Manager, for the New York Boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester, reporting to Napco SRVP, Northern Region, Dave Sheffey. Napco Security New Appointment Randy joins Napco’s sales team, with years of security experience, in all facets of the industry, including other fire companies, Siemens & Potter. Dave Sheffey said, “With Randy’s extensive fire backgro...

Pulse Secure, global provider of enterprise secure access solutions announced that John Pescatore, director of emerging security trends at SANS Institute, and Dave Cullen, manager of information technology and chief security officer (CSO) at Entegrus, will participate in a new webinar to discuss what works when implementing network access control (NAC). Pulse Secure NAC Integration Hosted by the SANS Institute, the online seminar will feature an interview with Cullen on integrating Pulse Secur...

DICE Corporation is proud to announce and welcome Jackie McCarthy as the company’s chief financial officer. McCarthy will be responsible for overseeing accounting, managing company financial statements, reporting on key measurements, and budgeting and analysis. DICE Corporation McCarthy comes to DICE with over 30 years of experience as a CPA, with 15 of those years in public accounting. Before joining DICE, McCarthy worked for Ernst & Young, Nexteer Automotive and in local government....

ESX has announced the winners of its 2018 Innovation Awards program, which recognises outstanding products and services that drive the electronic security and life safety industry forward. Judges selected winners from a pool of applications from manufacturers and service providers, serving the industry with innovative end-user offerings and tools that help dealers, integrators and monitoring professionals become more efficient and profitable. The winners selected are recognized as next-gen pro...

Hikvision, a global supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, will have an unmissable presence at IFSEC International 2018. With the largest stand at the event (D300), visitors will have the opportunity to view and examine the latest technology that is defining the surveillance industry. Hikvision’s innovations include self-learning Artificial Intelligence (AI), deployable across a wide range of vertical market sectors. On demonstration will be queue and crowd mana...

Johnson Controls has announced that the PowerSeries Neo intrusion panel from DSC is the first intrusion alarm panel to be awarded the NF & A2P certification for cybersecurity protection from CNPP, the French national authority for risk prevention and control. The groundbreaking NF & A2P certification was awarded to DSC PowerSeries Neo under a newly created category that evaluates and certifies a security product’s cybersecurity readiness. The certification recognises PowerSeries N...

Continental Access, a division of NAPCO and respected security innovator and pioneer in integrated access and security solutions for government, institutions and business, is excited to announce the release of the new Continental Enterprise End user Brochure for integrators to use marketing the company’s advanced integrated systems. All-Inclusive Sales Tool The new brochure is an ideal all-inclusive sales tool, featuring Continental’s CA4K Enterprise Integrated Security & Acces...

Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, global provider of residential security solutions, announced the availability of its Kwikset Convert locksets, its new Z-Wave Smart Lock Conversion Kit.  Z-Wave Smart Lock Conversion Kit Kwikset Convert will turn mechanical locks, even non-Kwikset locks, into smart, electronic locks. The Conversion Kit replaces the interior half of an existing lock without changing the exterior. Consequently, Kwikset...

Johnson Controls introduces the new iotega wireless touchscreen, an easy to install Wi-Fi enabled solution that gives customers the freedom to manage and monitor their smart security and home automation platform from a full seven-inch touchscreen display.  Iotega Wireless Touchscreen Designed for residential and small business properties, the iotega wireless touchscreen is part of the iotega line of safety, security and lifestyles solutions. With state-of-the-art encryption, the iotega wi...

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent video solutions, has announced the March Networks RideSafe RT Series IP Recorder, a new video recording and management platform designed to help passenger rail operators improve security and incident investigation using integrated high-definition (HD) video and vehicle data. Available in two 20-channel models – the RT20E and the RT20EP with eight PoE ports for vehicles that require integrated camera power – the RideSafe RT Series IP R...

AES Corporation, a manufacturer of long-range wireless private mesh radio alarm communication products and services, has announced the appointment of Revathi Pillai as Vice President of Engineering. She will lead the Engineering team at AES Peabody corporate headquarters, helping to drive innovative development and design of new products and services aligned with strategic planning initiatives. “We’re delighted to have Revathi join our organization as we release the new NMS 5.0 and...

Honeywell announced the release of its Silent Knight 6000 Series, an expansion of addressable fire alarm control panels (FACPs) and accessories sold through security equipment distributors for improving small-to-medium size business applications.  The new 6000 Series includes four new panels with point capacities ranging from 100 to 1,110 points for greater flexibility and larger installs. Up to 17 panels can now be connected with a designated panel acting as a common communicator, offerin...

ASSA ABLOY, the global provider of door opening solutions, announced the integration of their Aperio wireless lock technology with the Hirsch Velocity 3.6 integrated solution from Identiv, a global provider of physical security and secure identification. The Aperio integration offers Identiv customers an easy, affordable way to connect additional openings to their existing Hirsch Velocity security management system. Aperio is a global wireless platform available across a broad range of locking...

ASSA ABLOY, the global provider of door opening solutions, announced the integration of its IP-enabled PoE (Power over Ethernet) and WiFi access control locks with Viscount Systems’ open platform, web-based security management solution: Freedom Access Control. The IP integration offers end-users more options for expanding their physical security system easily and affordably using IP-enabled locks from ASSA ABLOY Group brands CORBIN RUSSWIN and SARGENT. The IP-enabled range include locks t...

Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, announces the availability of its SmartCode 888 Touchpad Electronic Deadbolt, the company’s newest introduction in the ‘entry-level’ smart lock category.  Featuring a sleek, all-metal design and traditional styling, the SmartCode 888 Touchpad Electronic Deadbolt is designed to integrate with a variety of smart home systems. Featuring an easy-to-use, five-button keypad for keyless entr...

Johnson Controls has announced that the iotega security and lifestyle management hub has been honored with the Best New Product Award in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions Wireless category. The award was presented at the 2018 SIA New Product Showcase, at ISC West 2018 in Las Vegas. Sponsored by the Security Industry Association, the annual awards program is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the security industry. This year 122 products were entered into the awards progr...

Johnson Controls has announced that the award-winning DSC iotega now leverages the interactive and home automation features from Alarm.com, further reinforcing that iotega is a versatile wireless security and automation solution available on the market today. iotega’s cyber secure platform with PowerG 2-way wireless encrypted sensors, combined with Alarm.com, enables users to seamlessly arm and disarm their system in addition to controlling other home automation functions such as lighting...

The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, will host the Z-Wave Pavilion at ISC West 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada with member companies in home security. In its fourth year at ISC West, the Z-Wave Pavilion will feature a variety of member companies who will exhibit their smart home solutions and products, focusing specifically on the smart home security space. The Alliance is also announcing a unique partnership wi...

ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has announced the integration of its Aperio wireless lock technology and its IP-enabled PoE (Power over Ethernet) and WiFi access control locks with BluB0X’s BluSKY IoT Security Platform for Access Control and Video. The Aperio integration offers customers an easy, affordable way to connect additional openings to their new and existing installations utilizing BluSKY’s cloud-based platform. Aperio is a global wireless platfor...

ASSA ABLOY, a global door opening solutions provider, has announced the integration of its Aperio wireless lock technology and its IP-enabled PoE (Power over Ethernet) and WiFi access control locks with AvericsUnity software, the browser-based, cost effective, easy-to-use access control system.  The Aperio integration offers customers an easy, affordable way to connect additional openings to their new and existing installations. Aperio is a global wireless platform available across a broa...

ASSA ABLOY, global door opening solutions provider, has announced several new and exciting partnerships that provide integrators with security solutions to create new opportunities for collaboration with both existing and potential clients. Software Integrations The new partnerships include: Averics, BluB0X, Dot Origin, Identiv and Viscount. In addition, ASSA ABLOY is also collaborating with select access control partners to ensure easy integration of its PIV-enabled WiFi and PoE locks with ac...