ISC West is still growing! With more than 1,000 exhibitors, 60-plus education sessions and a larger-than-life venue at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas.
WavestoreUSA, Mangonia Park, Fla., a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for surveillance applications, announced its official company launch. WavestoreUSA will serve North American security integrators, providing reliable, innovative and high-performance video management systems.
Bosch announced it will have a bigger booth location at ISC West that will feature the completely overhauled Bosch product demonstration truck and much more. Bosch will show off growth of its IP video portfolio as well as its new B series intrusion control panel.
FLIR Systems, Wilsonville, Ore., a supplier of thermal imaging technology, acquired Lorex Technology, and its subsidiary company Digimerge Technologies for $1.32 per share, representing an aggregate purchase price of $60 million.
AFA Protective Systems Inc. completed the acquisition of Ready Alarm Inc. in December 2012. Ready Alarm, with 45 years in business, had contracts representing more than $45,000 in recurring monthly revenue (RMR), consisting of commercial fire alarm monitoring, maintenance and inspection services in the New York City marketplace.
Interface Security Systems, LLC, St. Louis, a provider of secure managed cloud services, announced it is discontinuing use of the Westec brand. Interface acquired Dallas-based Westec Intelligent Surveillance Inc. in March 2012 — and will immediately rebrand the Westec suite of interactive video surveillance services under the Digital Witness name.
Nortek Inc., Providence, R.I., a global diversified company with technology-driven products and solutions for residential and commercial applications, signed a definitive agreement to acquire 2GIG Technologies Inc., a privately held company based in Lehi, Utah, from APX Group. 2GIG is a designer and supplier of residential security and home automation systems.