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Johnson Controls announces the immediate availability of the DSC iotega, its next generation wireless security and automation solution designed to provide safer and smarter living for homes and small businesses. DSC iotega With built-in PowerG wireless technology, iotega provides a fully encrypted security system that elevates homes and businesses to a new level of security while including remote interactive smart services and allowing new revenue streams for security dealers. It provides supe...

Kwikset®, a residential door hardware brand in the U.S. and part of the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) division of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. has teamed up with Amazon to offer renters and homeowners two smart lock solutions to choose from when purchasing an Amazon Key In-Home Kit. Secure Home Access Amazon Key is a new service from Amazon that allows Prime members in 37 cities and surrounding areas across the U.S. to receive in-home delivery and grant secure home access for guest...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Gerry Rupper to the commercial sales team position of Regional Sales Manager. XSperience Center Rupper will oversee sales of SALTO products in New York City and will also host partners, consultants and prospects at SALTO’s new XSperience Center located near Penn Station in Manhattan. The XSperience Center is a unique resource dedicated to demonstrating and training for SALTO’s comprehensive and vers...

Allegion, a provider of security products and solutions, and Open Options, a global access control solutions company, integrated the Schlage® LE wireless lock with DNA Fusion software to expand their offering of scalable security solutions. “Open Options is committed to offering the most up-to-date technology available,” said Jonathan Berman, President and General Manager of Open Options. “We have a long-standing partnership with Allegion, and the integration of the Schlag...

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ProdataKey (PDK), an innovator of cloud-based networked/wireless access control products and services, and Savance, a provider of business automation and employee tracking solutions, have entered into an integration partnership. This partnership will offer customers comprehensive and fully scalable solutions that combine access control with business management and automation. By integrating PDK’s cloud-based access control solutions with Savance’s EIOBoard brand of business automati...

Allegion, a provider of security products and solutions, and Software House, a prominent security software brand from Johnson Controls, are now providing customers with a cost-effective and scalable access control solution. The latest integration seamlessly pairs the Schlage® LE and NDE wireless locks with Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management system. Previous integrations include the Schlage AD series locks.  Electronic Access Control With Smart Credentials &l...

Senstar has introduced the Senstar LM100, the world’s first intelligent perimeter lighting and sensing solution. Combining two key security functions in one cutting-edge product, the LM100 acts as a powerful deterrent against intruders, detecting and illuminating them at the fence line while alerting a security management system (SMS). Theft And Vandalism Prevention “The Senstar LM100’s specially-engineered LED lighting was specifically designed for perimeter security applica...

Sielox is demonstrating its comprehensive portfolio of access control and emergency communications solutions at ASIS 2017, Booth 1533. The company’s layered approach to access control and lockdown system solutions provides better control and response to problem situations. Customization, Performance, Economy And Scalability “The concept of layered security continues to gain traction across the professional security industry for wide ranging applications from schools to hospitals to...

Sielox LLC has announced that at ASIS 2017, Booth 1533, they will enhance their offering of power and access control integration solutions from long-time partner Altronix. By expanding its offering of access control and emergency communication solutions with additional best-in-breed power solutions from Altronix, Sielox continues to build on its ability to offer reliable and effective layered security solutions. Sielox And Altronix Partnership “As longstanding partners for more than ten...

HID Global®, a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY specializing in trusted identity solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Mercury Security, an OEM supplier of controllers for physical access control. Mercury Security has over three million controllers installed at tens of thousands of sites worldwide, including at more than 90 of the Fortune 100 companies. Mercury’s intelligent controllers, interface boards and software complement HID’s readers, smart cards and mobile IDs for openin...

Access control provider Open Options will unveil the latest features and enhancements of their DNA Fusion access control platform and new integrations with security industry leaders at ASIS International’s 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits this month in Dallas. Seamless Integrations Open Options is a huge proponent of an open platform approach to security, connecting with over 30 technology partners to date. DNA Fusion seamlessly integrates with manufacturers of intelligent locks, video m...

OneEvent Technologies, a startup that created a predictive analytics engine for the building monitoring and security market, is adding a new humidity and temperature sensor to its lineup of innovative multi-sensors to augment its unique OnePrevent system. Acting as an additional layer of security, the OnePrevent system leverages a powerful cloud-based analytical engine that processes data collected by wireless sensors to determine what’s normal within a building or home environment. The sy...

Johnson Controls announces that PowerSeries Neo with PowerG technology from its DSC brand has received Wireless Commercial Burglary Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) certification, an industry first in Canada. For those already installing ULC-compliant products, PowerSeries Neo now becomes the leading commercial burglar alarm solution for customers seeking secure, robust and reliable wireless options. Guarding Against Digital Attacks By receiving ULC-S304-16, the category for ULC Wire...

ASSA ABLOY has introduced the Sargent FM7300 Series and Corbin Russwin FE6600 Series. These Tornado-compliant, multi-point locks are engineered to withstand severe wind speeds and flying debris. Safety And Security In Severe Storms The locks can be deployed to protect community shelters, safe rooms, corporate and educational facilities, healthcare and government campuses, 911 call stations, emergency operation centers, fire and rescue, police stations, and other public and first-responder faci...

Johnson Controls introduces the iSTAR Ultra LT Door Controller from Software House, a special edition iSTAR Ultra door controller that provides a full IP architecture and enterprise level features for small to mid-sized access control deployments. Centralized Access Control Decision Processing iSTAR Ultra LT centralizes all access control decision processing and secures network communications while allowing end users to use existing infrastructure and Power over Ethernet capabilities to reduce...

Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands Inc., the provider of residential security, announces Kwikset Convert, the company’s new Z-Wave Smart Lock Conversion Kit. The kit will turn mechanical locks – even non-Kwikset locks – into smart, electronic locks, bringing the convenience of keyless entry and home automation to new consumer audiences. Kwikset Convert The Conversion Kit replaces the interior half of an existing lock without changing the exterior. Consequently, Kwikset Convert...

Moxa is helping meet Industry 4.0's demand for heightened visibility by launching the new NPort IAW5000A-6I/O, an enterprise-scale, out-of-the-box solution that conveniently integrates a RS-232/422/485 serial device server, a Wi-Fi client/bridge, and multiple digital I/O's into a single compact device. Deploying the NPort IAW5000A-6I/O empowers plant managers to wirelessly connect machinery to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n network for the collection, remote monitoring, and analyzing of real-time visual...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's trusted OEM partner for RFID solutions, alerted its access control manufacturer, distributor, integrator, dealer, and specifier partners about the potential impact on their businesses of the settlement of Edenborough v. ADT LLC, Case No. 3:16-cv-02233, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Referred to as the ADT Hacking Vulnerability Class Action Lawsuit, ADT will pay $16 million to settle five hacking vulnerability clas...

Protection 1, a division of ADT, will feature advanced managed and monitored network security and location analytics capabilities such as foot traffic, heat mapping, dwell time and new vs. repeat customer visit using Cisco Meraki Access Points (AP) at NRF Protect. To streamline deployment and help enhance network security, Protection 1 offers fully managed services from its Network Operations Center (NOC). Its engineers are Cisco and Meraki certified and can help design, implement, commission,...

NAPCO Security Technologies and its divisions, Alarm Lock, Marks USA, and Continental Access, announces the launch of the newly redesigned SAVI School website, as part of the Company’s ongoing K-12 and Campus Security initiative. The revitalised website has a brand-new look, easier navigation, and features new products such as NAPCO’s StarLink Fire Cellular/IP Alarm Communicators and advanced intrusion and commercial fire alarms, Alarm Locks standalone Trilogy or Trilogy Networx acce...

S2 Security, the provider of IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, and Allegion, a global security products and solutions provider, announces S2 NetBox series product support for Schlage NDE wireless locks. S2 NetBox access control and event monitoring system users can now easily manage and control the locks using Allegion’s ENGAGE Gateway and Bluetooth technology. “We’re excited to offer support for and sell the popular Schlage NDE...

AES Corporation, a manufacturer of long-range wireless private mesh radio alarm communication products and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Arseneau as Regional Sales Manager for the Central US/Canada. "I'm very excited to be back in the Fire/Burg/Security business working with the AES team to grow our business. I look forward to reigniting old relationships and starting new relationships partnering with great life safety companies protecting lives and property," said Ed....

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of transmission and communication networking equipment, has introduced a new Cybersecurity feature in its latest generation of self-managed switches. The ComNet Port Guardian feature has the capability to physically disconnect a port if unauthorized access is detected. ComNet Port Guardian The value in Port Guardian comes in situations where network access is attempted by disconnecting an IP addressable device on...

Continental Access, a division of NAPCO and respected security innovator and pioneer in integrated access and security solutions for government, institutions, and business, announces the launch of their newly revitalised website. The redesigned website features a fresh new look with new functionality and multiplatform capability, and was designed to be easier to navigate, finding relevant information faster. Visitors can register for a training class or webinar, schedule a free demo, and read ab...

Rajant announced advancements in its Kinetic Mesh Wireless Network technology that will power in-air mesh networks, enabling drone manufacturers to strengthen drone-to-drone and drone-to-ground communications. Kinetic Mesh delivers communication and video backhaul capabilities, supporting public safety, border security, search and rescue, and site survey applications, among others. Operating Multiple Aircrafts Concurrently One of the first to capitalize on these latest advances is xCraft, a ma...

Siklu, a provider of millimeter wave radios, has announced the appointment of Eyal Assa as new CEO of the company. Mr. Assa is a veteran executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in the telecommunications industry. 5G Fixed Wireless Access Siklu is a strong participant in the fast growing 5G fixed wireless access market, which will rely to a great extent on the millimeter wave spectrum. 5G fixed wireless access is a major telecommunications infrastructure upgrade and the first step...

Optimizing network infrastructures is a key requirement toward realizing business objectives Rajant and Mitsui USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, announced that they will jointly develop and market Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh wireless networks, and extensive information assurance and security expertise to solve the advanced communications challenges of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), drones, V2V (vehicle to vehicle), and other au...

AB405 is designed for ENG teams and for video assist where link stability cannot be compromised ABonAir, the provider of wireless microwave link solutions for professional cameras that holds the industry record of 7msec video delay, reveals at NAB 2017 its new system - the AB405. This new wireless video system enables camera teams to wirelessly transmit video directly from cameras to media centers or OB vans. AB405 is designed for ENG teams and for video assist where link sta...

Both CNAccess products are network compatible and operate seamlessly with any ComNet IP product ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of transmission and networking equipment, announces its entry into the Access-Control Marketplace. ComNet is introducing two systems; the CNA100 line, a 2 to 8 door solution for smaller applications and the CNA200 for up to 32 doors for bigger applications. This effort is ComNet’s first entry into...