ONVIF, a standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it released a new set of tools designed to aid member companies in designing and releasing new, innovative ONVIF conformant products to the physical security market.

BICSI, an association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry with infor-mation, education and knowledge assessment, partnered with PSA Security Network® (PSA), an electronic security cooperative representing security system integrators, to promote training and credentialing for the electronic safety and security systems industry.

Tyco Security Products, Westford, Mass., announced that it added three key members to its enterprise commercial product management team.The additions of Jeremy Krinitt, Shahar Ze’Evi and Charlie Morganti to the product management team will add dedicated resources in key product areas, including product integrations, NVRs, video storage and mobile applications.

North American Video (NAV), Brick, N.J., a provider of security systems integration technology and services, announced the acquisition of Nexus Technologies Group. Nexus Technologies operates from offices in New York, Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pa. The business has a long-standing reputation for innovation and customer service.

Stanley Convergent Security Solutions (Stanley CSS), Naperville, Ill., purchased all of the operating assets of First National AlarmCap Income Fund, an alarm company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. AlarmCap is Canada’s fourth largest alarm company, according to Stanley CSS. The company, operating under the brand Microtec Security Systems, provides sales, installation, service, monitoring and maintenance of intrusion, fire, video, and access control systems.

IQinVision, San Juan Capistrano, Calif., a provider of high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, announced a series of personnel promotions, additions, and enhancements to the company’s sales and management teams to further fuel the company’s growth and market penetration.

Mace Security International Inc., Horsham, Pa., announced that Michael Smith was appointed the company’s chief executive officer. Raefield, the company’s current CEO and president, notified the company of his resignation after the completion of his employment contract, effective on August 18, 2011.

Bold Technologies, Colorado Springs, Colo., held its annual Users Conference Aug. 24-26. Attendance was up 45 percent from last year’s conference as more than 125 people congregated at the historic La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe, N.M., coming from other U.S. states, Canada and the United Kingdom.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded ASIS International a Safety Act certification for its organizational resilience standard, ANSI/ASIS.SPC.1:2009 Organizational Resilience: Security, Preparedness and Continuity Management Systems - Requirements with Guidance for Use.