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Are you talking about cabling, software that needs to be installed, megabits per second and hardware to the prospect? Don’t do it, because you’re probably just confusing them. Is that the way Nest or Ring goes to market? Quite the opposite - they focus on how the user’s lives will be more convenient and safer. Here’s the way to make security simple for the customer- cloud-hosted integrated platforms that manage every technology through a single common interface. So why a...

Anixter is expanding the footprint of its North American flagship distribution Center in Alsip, Illinois, with the addition of a 238,000-sq.-ft. facility, equipped with an intelligent conveyor system and voice picking technology, making it Anixter’s largest—and smartest—distribution center. With 30 to 40 percent more storage capacity and new automation technology, Alsip is expected to speed up shipments significantly to customers. “The new facility will significantly dec...

Identiv, Inc, a global provider of physical security and secure identification, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 3VR Security, Inc., a video technology and data analytics company. It is anticipated that this combination will provide Identiv with a full range of technologies to deliver its vision for secure, pervasive yet frictionless premises security, situational awareness and business insights. 3VR’s video intelligence solutions provide a single platform for real-time...

SABRE Security Equipment Corporation announces the hiring of Adam Friedman as their new Chief Marketing Officer. With over 20 years of marketing experience, Friedman plans to help SABRE further innovate their product lines, expand its relevance beyond its traditional consumer market and broaden brand presence overseas. Expanding brand presence "Friedman has had a great deal of experience solving marketing and business challenges for many well-recognised brands, including Kellogg's, McDonald's,...

Anixter International Inc. announced it will provide an update on smart building technology on a new Science Channel series, Tomorrow’s World Today. Tomorrow’s World Today is a new technology-inspired television program dedicated to exploring topics such as sustainability, educating viewers on new technology, and showcasing worldwide concepts around innovation. Tomorrow’s World Today will air on the Science Channel in May 2018. Smart building applications...

PSA the world’s largest systems integrator cooperative announced that Glenn Bill, speaker, author, serial entrepreneur, and world-class coach, will be featured at PSA TEC as the keynote presenter. His presentation, “Amplify Your Attitude”, will take place on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 8:00 AM during breakfast. All TEC attendees are invited to attend this general session. Glenn Bill is America’s number 1 attitude speaker and is the author of the Amazon’s number 1 In...

Security expert Abloy UK has launched the new CLIQ Go App, designed to allow small to medium sized organisations to remotely manage their security from wherever they are, keeping their business secure ‘on the go’. Managing a business today comes with many security challenges and the needs of the business may be constantly changing and evolving with time. For instance, staff leaves, new staff joins, lost keys and changing of access rights. CLIQ Go App The CLIQ Go App moves security...

BCDVideo announced the hiring of Georgi Pandev as its Technical Sales Manager, LATCAR. Georgi will be instrumental in expanding BCDVideo’s presence in security project infrastructure throughout Latin America. Accessing LATCAR security integrators In doing so, BCDVideo’s full line of award-winning products covering video surveillance storage servers, access control servers, industrialised servers and switches, client viewing stations, networking, and professional on-site services wi...

FERMAX attended the 20th INTERSEC edition as a top door entry and smart home exhibitor. The show is the most important event for Middle East and North Africa security professionals. FERMAX presented a brand-new system for residential communication, security and comfort. FERMAX displayed its cutting-edge innovations on door entry systems: MEET (IP tech-based) and DUOX (full digital 2-wire intercom system). A special set was prepared showcasing the smart home and door entry systems integrated on...

Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions globally, is participating in the ISC WEST 2018, Las Vegas, USA event, scheduled to be organised from 10th to 13th April 2018. Matrix will be showcasing its IP video surveillance and access control solutions at the event. Matrix is known for offering value driven solutions catering to diverse, complex applications, especially for the enterprise sector. In the event, Matrix will showcase futuristic technologies from...

Transit agencies now have access to a powerful new tool that can help to speed up travel times and improve ridership with the release of Opticom Analytics for Public Transit from Global Traffic Technologies (GTT). The web-based platform can help agencies assess performance, reveal problem areas and make corrections to provide faster, more efficient transit operations. Turning valuable data into actionable insights is a key step for communities working to become connected, smart cities, said Glo...

Axis Communications has announced the release of AXIS Device Manager, a comprehensive on-premise device management tool that offers an easy, cost-effective and secure way to manage all major installation and operational device management tasks. Moreover, in a world where security threats are becoming more common, AXIS Device Manager facilitates proactive device and network protection. It is suitable for managing up to a couple thousand Axis network cameras, access control and audio devices on on...

HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that the power-rankings for web technologies of the year, based on independent research conducted by the technology survey company W3Techs, have identified IdenTrust as the fastest-growing digital certification authority in the world. IdenTrust has issued more than 33% of all SSL certificates worldwide and protects 15.2% of all websites in existence. IdenTrust digital certificates provide critical security services to secure th...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has hired Timarron Partners, Inc. (TPI) to sell and market SALTO’s innovative security products in Texas and neighbouring states in the Southwest. Representation of quality security solutions Headquartered in the Dallas-area, TPI is a manufacturers’ representative which specialises in the representation of quality surveillance, security, and fire protection products and will represent SALTO in Texas, New Mexico,...

Regroup Mass Notification, a provider of mass communication solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with Code Blue Corporation, a manufacturer of emergency communication solutions, such as the iconic blue light Help Points found at thousands of locations around the world. By partnering with Code Blue, mutual clients will be able to easily activate Code Blue speakerphones and public address systems through Regroup’s intuitive and easy-to-use messaging interface, enabling them to broa...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, has announced the schedule for the company’s roll-out of an extensive online training program targeted at 3xLOGIC end users, integrators and employees. The first course commences 12 March 2018. Phased roll-out of training courses The online training courses will not replace hands-on training, 3xLOGIC will continue to offer classroom training at select locations a...

National security provider, Ward Security has announced its top performing employees of the year at its annual Star Employee Awards Ceremony. From its 900-strong team, Ward Security presented 15 employees with a Star Award in recognition of their commitment, loyalty and outstanding achievements during their employment in 2017. More than 50 employees were nominated by team leaders and clients to receive a Ward Security Employee Star Award, with all nominees being invited to attend the Award Cere...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in network video management software (VMS) celebrated its 10th successful participation at the IntersecExpo in Dubai recently. The region’s leading security and safety trade fair this year saw more than 29,000 visitors from 120 countries. At the Milestone booth, visitors showed a keen interest in the latest release of the XProtect Video Management Solution, the company's visions for intelligent technologies and innovative solutions from the Mile...

GDX by STANLEY Product & Technology, a leading provider of door entry systems, has announced the UK launch of GDX7 – a cutting edge Power Line Ethernet (PLE) system that utilises a standard 2-Core cable for transmitting all communications and power to each component of the system. Suitable for use in a diverse range of housing association applications, as well as commercial environments, the highly robust GDX7 has been approved by Secured by Design - a group of national police projects...

Ward Security has achieved Cyber Essentials accreditation following an independent assessment of its IT network and systems. The quality mark which was created by the National Cyber Security Centre is a national government standard that demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to cyber security and to maintaining the highest possible standards for its clients. The importance of gaining the accreditation not only demonstrates that Ward Security continues to strive to be the best secur...

ADT, the leader in security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in North America, announced that it has hired Jimmy Treuting to lead sales and marketing for ADT Cybersecurity. ADT Cybersecurity was formed in November 2017 with the acquisition of Datashield and is focused on delivering Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services to commercial and enterprise businesses nationwide. Treuting brings over three decades experience in sales, marketing, customer impact and operations man...

Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open-platform and highly secure Linux-based Video Management Software (VMS), has appointed Simon Shawley as its new Sales Director to oversee the company’s sales strategy and drive growth across EMEA. Simon, who joined on 1st February 2018, has over 25 years’ experience in the electronic security market having previously held senior sales and business development positions for companies including Hanwha Techwin and DVTel. Wavestore, the...

For the sixth year running, Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi) is honouring leading members of its Channel Partner Programme with Channel Partner Awards, presenting seven partners with special accolades for their exceptional partnership and efforts during 2017 in their respective regions. This year, for the first time, a new category has been added, recognising outstanding partners offering Central Monitoring services. SONDA is to be commended for exceptional professionalism in delivering a la...

Following several years of strong growth, there continues to be much expansion and development underway at access controls specialists, Nortech. Nortech’s Managing Director Steve Blackler is delighted with the company’s progress commenting, “At the end of last year we won some significant projects around the country. To accommodate the increasing demand for Nortech’s systems, we have just made four new appointments, three in technical sales and support and one in R&D...

Ares Management has announced that a fund managed by its Private Equity Group has acquired Convergint Technologies, an independent security integrator, from investment funds affiliated with KRG. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Schaumberg, Illinois, Convergint provides comprehensive security integration and fire and life safety services in more than 80 locations across four continents. Since its founding in 2001, Convergint has grown to employ more than 3,400 colleagues as...

Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G), a subsidiary of STANLEY Security and a manufacturer of high security locks and locking systems for safes, vaults and high-security cabinets, has appointed Keith Deaton to Chief Operating Officer. Exceeding business objectives Deaton joined STANLEY Security’s finance team in 2010, and, most recently, served as S&G’s Chief Financial Officer and interim CFO (Canada). In the security industry since 2005, Deaton brings substantial experience to his n...

A week after announcing his retirement following four years leading the UK’s fight against terrorism, Metropolitan Police’s Assistant Commissioner, Mark Rowley has confirmed he will share his vast experience with delegates attending the World Counter Terror Congress, during Security & Counter Terror Expo from 6-7 March 2018. As Britain's most senior anti-terror police officer, Rowley has served in the police for over three decades and is credited for working alongside intelligen...

Abloy is slated to showcase its latest range of high-quality compliant locking solutions, including low energy electric locks, LPCB-rated padlocks, and its revolutionary PROTEC2 CLIQ Connect System at the Security & Counter Terror Expo 2018. Scheduled to take place at London’s Olympia Centre, from 6th to 7th March, SCTX is UK's leading national security event for professionals responsible for protecting businesses, national infrastructure, governments and entire nations against terror...

Matrix, a manufacturer of enterprise telecom and security products, is zealous about participating in SITA IT Expo 2018. SITA – South Gujarat Information Technologists Association, for the last 20 years, is organising the exhibition to encourage technology development in the South Gujarat region. The event, organised at Surat, spanning from 9th Feb - 12th Feb, is an ideal networking platform for different manufacturers and service providers. At the event, Matrix will display innovative pr...

LifeSafety Power, the industry creator of intelligent networking solutions that assess the security infrastructure’s power status in real time, will feature its innovative product category at ISC West 2018 in Las Vegas, April 11 through 13 at booth 5097. Two featured products will include ProWire Unified Power Systems and FlexPower Multi-Site Manager (MSM) Enterprise. LSP’s ProWire standardises solutions across the enterprise and provides substantial installation efficiencies ProWi...