If a security integrator from 15 years ago suddenly found themselves transported to TEC 2016, presented by PSA Security Network from May 9-12 in Westminster, Colo., they would note a whole lot of changes.
PSA Security Network announced the 2016 PSA Security Network Vendor Award and Customer Service Award Winners at the recent TEC 2016 conference, held in Westminster, Colo. May 9-12. The Vendor Award winners were selected by PSA owner companies based on rankings for pricing, shipping, support, lead generation, returns and product performance. PSA’s customer service team voted on the Customer Service Award winners based on professionalism, support and performance. The 2016 awards were issued during the Vendor Awards Luncheon at the TEC conference on May 10, 2016.
Arecont Vision, announced that Iluminar, a leading manufacturer of IR and white light illumination products, has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Iluminar products are available in the Arecont Vision MegaLab as part of the agreement to enable pre-installation integration and new product testing.
The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) announced the 2016 Innovation. The ESX Innovation Awards recognize companies that bring the most impactful and groundbreaking technologies to the electronic security and life safety industry.
Sharp Electronics Corporation, founding sponsor of the Robolliance program, launched an initiative focused on ground-based security robotics at TEC 2016, presented by PSA Network. Robolliance is “a forum for technology partners and industry experts in robotics, surveillance and security to advance the understanding and awareness of the Autonomous Robotics marketplace.”
Bold Technologies, a provider of alarm monitoring and PSIM software, has received the UL 827 listing for their Manitou Cloud Services Data Center. This certification was granted after the final UL inspection of the facilities in late April 2016.
OnSSI, a provider of open-architecture and intelligent IP video surveillance software, has appointed Genesis Agency Inc. to join its manufacturer representative network. The company will deliver coverage within Canada’s security, IT and datacom industries.
As of May 1, Low Voltage Contractors (LVC) acquired J.N. Johnson. J.N. will continue to do business as J.N. Johnson, a division of LVC. The acquisition includes the Minneapolis office, the Hibbing office, the International Falls office, as well as Lee Leasing.
Convergint Technologies, a provider of service-based systems integration, acquired H&E Comfort Controls. H&E provides solutions to address the facility challenges of workplace security, comfort and energy conservation.