Kumar Sokka, global president and general manager of LenelS2, comments on Honeywell's purchase of Carrier Global Corp.'s Global Access Solutions business.

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The Carrier Global Access Solutions business includes hardware and software brands, including LenelS2, Supra and Onity. The transaction is expected to close before the end of Q3 2024.

SDM launches SDM SecuraWord, HoneyWell partners to deliver critical info to first responders, SIA opens 25 on the RISE applications, and an overview of the inaugural Security LeadHER event.

The group of partnering manufacturers and central stations include NAPCO, Resideo, Telguard, Emergency24 and Rapid Response Monitoring.

The acquisition will be integrated into Honeywell’s Fire and Connected Life Safety systems business and will expand Honeywell’s line of solutions for public safety communications, providing first responders with better situational awareness of building emergencies and improved life safety. 

Respondents cite OT cybersecurity as the building improvement that would provide the greatest benefit to their stakeholders.

Honeywell has expanded the capabilities of its MAXPRO Cloud portfolio with the launch of MPA1 and MPA2, access control panels that offer cloud, web-based or on-premise hosting options.

The alliance will integrate Honeywell’s security and building management systems with IDEMIA’s biometric-based access control systems to create frictionless, safer and more efficient buildings. 

Honeywell, a provider in connected buildings, and Signify, a lighting provider, announced a strategic alliance to deploy integrated, smart lighting solutions for commercial buildings.