The access control market has been historically slow to change. Complicated systems, proprietary products, and large card populations have been a tempering force on an otherwise dynamic industry.

Countries around the world have committed to reducing pollution and their environmental footprints.

Among many factors, there are two main truths that drive the security industry. First, security is critical given that its main function is to protect people, facilities and assets.

Home control is hot — and the most frequently added device within the home control category is the connected thermostat.

The bunker in Bucktown is becoming inundated with Wi-Fi devices. As I attempt to count up the number of devices competing for my wireless connectivity, I believe I have about 11 devices that are banging through my airwaves most of the day.

Some sobering comments heard at a financial conference earlier this year related to trends in cybercrime and the difficulty that smaller security companies might face competing with security companies that are better prepared to protect customers.

Often when there is a fire loss, the owner of the premise has insurance and the carrier denies liability because there is no fire alarm system installed.

The same can be said about your website’s landing pages.

Knowing how to sell and knowing how to develop and manage a sales team are two different things. Owners and managers who assume their sales skills transfer to sales team leadership are at a disadvantage.

Maybe you’ve heard rumblings about this new technology hitting the market, but what does immersive audio actually entail? This Q-and-A with CEDIA Senior Director of Learning & Emerging Trends, Dave Pedigo, gives you the inside look.

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its 11th annual MIPS partner conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., February 23 through 25, at the Talking Stick Resort.

Home energy management can take many forms. Smart meters enable numerous energy management services; smart products expand the potential for the number of devices that can be managed; and digital engagement of HEM customers continues to create new benefits for the end user. This report describes how technology will drive the evolution of home energy management.

Hanwha Techwin (formerly Samsung Techwin) held its annual STEP (Samsung Techwin Eco Partnership) Conference last month at the El Conquistador, a Waldorf-Astoria resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with presentations, demonstrations, news, and continuing education.

Samsung Techwin America announced that as of April 1, 2016, the company will be operating under the name Hanwha Techwin America but will keep the Samsung name on its products.

Honeywell has acquired privately held RSI Video Technologies (RSI), a global provider of intrusion detection systems for commercial and residential security applications under the brand Videofied, for approximately $123 million.

Lafayette Locksmith and Security in Lafayette, La. traditionally focused on door locks and locksmith activities, but last fall Joel Broussard, vice president of operations, and Brian Lavelle, security operations manager, found a product offering they believed could not only solve problems for their multi-tenant housing clients, but also potentially open up a whole new business opportunity for the company.

Affiliated Monitoring’s Catalyst PERS Sales & Marketing Conference is designed to bring together the best minds in the PERS industry to help dealers expand their businesses.

Monitronics Security and Consolidated Communications Inc. (CCI) have announced a partnership that will help grow Monitronics’ customer base while allowing CCI to officially launch security and automation services to its entire base of residential and business clients.

Security Equipment Inc. (SEi), a full-service security firm founded in 1969 in Omaha, Neb., recently completed a move to their new corporate headquarters at 2238 South 156 Circle in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has expanded its research and development capacity and capabilities with the recent opening of the DMP Innovation Center in Lenexa, Kansas. 

Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC, a provider of fire, life safety and electronic security services, has made its first acquisition since becoming an independent company with the purchase of Systems Sales Corporation. 

At no time has school security been more in the spotlight of our industry than it is today. On an industry level, for example, the Security Industry Association last month hosted the debut event of the Congressional School Safety Caucus on Capitol Hill, which gathered together the co-chairs of the caucus with private- and public-sector experts to assess strategy for securing our nation’s schools.

Icontrol Networks and Earth Networks, a provider of connected home optimization intelligence, announced the integration of its WeatherBug Home offering into the Icontrol Developer Program. 

Secura Key unveiled a new logo, look, website and products that represent the company’s history, success and reputation. 

Milestone Systems released Device Pack 8.4 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect video solutions. The bi-monthly device packs contain software updates for supporting new hardware.

OnSSI’s Ocularis 5 video management software (VMS) now fully integrates with RS2 Technologies’ Access It! Universal.NET v5 access control software.

Honeywell introduced the first in a series of alarm communications radios compatible with Verizon’s wireless network.

After conducting two major research studies and reviewing thousands of the responses from members and professionals in the door and hardware industry, DHI has created new initiatives to help insure their future success.

ASSA ABLOY successfully completed the acquisition of the ADAEZ Pro line of specialty door operators from EDMIT Industries. The ADAEZ Pro line offers unique benefits for rigorous institutional and commercial applications.

LifeSafety Power Inc. recently added 8- and 16-door Honeywell Pro-Watch Access Systems to its FlexPower HCLASS portfolio of power solution enclosures.

Viscount Systems Inc., a software company specializing in physical and logical security solutions, announced its product partnership agreement with Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), a manufacturer of electronic alarms and access products.

Galaxy Control Systems announced the schedule for its upcoming 2016 USA Roadshows. Starting in Frederick, Md., in April, and ending in Seattle, Wash., in November, the free technical event will showcase Galaxy Control Systems’ newest services and applications in a full-day workshop of product demonstrations and interactive discussions.

Siklu Inc. announced that its wireless millimeter wave transmission products have been certified with the Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS) platform.

AMAG Technology announced that On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), 3VR, Farpointe Data and Morse Watchmans are all now certified members of AMAG’s Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. As certified partners, these companies’ products or software integrate with AMAG’s latest Symmetry V8 Access Control System.

Milestone Systems announced dramatically improved performance using Intel Quick Sync Video technology to vastly reduce the operational cost of Milestone solutions and accelerate data throughput significantly.

Regroup Mass Notification, a provider of emergency and mass notification technology, and PurePoint International, experts in safety and security, entered into a new partnership that will provide organizations with the technology and thought leadership necessary to create a safe and secure work environment.

With the company’s software and product development focused on the creation of powerful new capabilities and integrations with other industry-leading technology partners, STOPware said it anticipates that 2016 will be a breakout year.

Multiple customers have signed up for the cloud solution and are in various stages of implementation with Bold Technologies’ Manitou Cloud Services platform, the company reported.

Security Dealer Network (SDN) offers alarm dealers the opportunity to become part of their sales network and receive recurring monthly income by offering DragonFly DIY video surveillance and monitoring services to customers.

Para Systems Inc. released three new Minuteman Remote Power Managers. The RPM-EV6 series of products are IP-addressable managers that allow administrators and technicians to remotely control the power to connected servers, network equipment and security devices.

Tyco Security Products’ Illustra Pro 2 megapixel micro camera series gives users a discreet form factor while also providing HD video quality.

STI’s large Break Glass Stopper (STI-4100-FR) is now available with French labeling. Accepted by many fire marshals, this version of the Stopper II is designed for areas where a “break glass” cover is specified, such as unsupervised areas.

Axis Communications offers the indoor, compact AXIS M1025 Network Camera that delivers full frame rate video in full HDTV 1080p or 2-megapixel resolution.

Honeywell AlarmNet 360 is a cloud-based management platform helping security dealers and central stations drive business growth, simplify account management and streamline installations. 

Camden Door Controls introduced the CM-110SK stand-alone slim-line metal keypad and the CV-110SPK slim-line prox reader and keypad.

Nortek Security & Control’s health and wellness solution, the Numera Libris, is a mobile personal emergency response (mPERS) device featuring GPS and advanced fall detection, integrated with cloud-based Numera EverThere platform.

The Samsung iPOLiS Device Manager is a custom program that helps the user to manage multiple IP network devices.

The exacqVision NVR with Kantech EntraPass Corporate Edition access control system pre-licensed enables users to manage and configure both video and access control from a single interface for a more cost-effective, complete security solution.

Speco Technologies’ HT is a hybrid DVR that allows all channels to be fully configurable for IP, HD-TVI, or 960H. 

Digital Watchdog’s DW Mobile Pro client app for Apple iOS is available on the Apple App Store.

Louroe Electronics’ intelligent audio analytics system, LE-802, offers a solution for unattended monitoring for audio events such as gunshots, aggressive speech, breaking glass and car alarms. 

The SK-1123-SDQ vandal-resistant outdoor access control keypad from SECO-LARM U.S.A. Inc. features much-improved user code, programming, timer, and other capabilities compared with the company’s previous SK-1123-SQ, which is no longer available for ordering.

Razberi Technologies’ Rugged razberi is an all-in-one, intelligent video surveillance appliance. 

Galaxy Control Systems released two new mobile apps designed to provide users with greater control capabilities for common functions related to facilities and people.

TiO (Turn it On) brand automation products added lamp dimmers (LMPNA) to its cast of home automation solutions. 

The Full HD 30x optical zoom PTZ camera by IDIS features Smart UX controls. These intuitive slingshot- and rubber band-style controls deliver exceptional accuracy and ease of use to users, reported IDIS.

Honeywell’s Vindicator security technology is designed to protect critical infrastructure by combining interior and perimeter intrusion, video, access control and fire systems into one single user interface.

STI’s Wire Guard Damage Stopper (STI-9729) is designed to increase the productivity of devices while helping to protect against vandalism, accidental damage and theft.

Using smart modules hidden inside energy-efficient LED bulbs, the The BeON Home system provides safety lighting in emergency and power outage situations and proactive home security by making it appear as if users are home, even when they’re not.

The new CDMA-X radio with Verizon 1XRTT technology supports Honeywell Total Connect Remote Services and alarm signal transport for fire, burglary and status messages.

With victor v4.8, operators can quickly build and edit video clips of an incident.

Tyco Security Products’ VideoEdge video surveillance system features facial biometrics for immediate detection and verification.

The STANLEY Guard Personal Safety app allows users to send alerts, including video and their GPS location, directly to their security command center for immediate response.