Here at ASIS Int’l 2011 Seminar & Exhibits in Orlando, Fla., PlaSec, a provider of physical access control solutions, announced a new name — RedCloud — and a new brand identity. The bold, new name combines the urgency and necessity for powerful on-premise security with the performance and efficiency of its private-cloud-ready technology.
Tyco International Ltd. announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate the company into three independent, publicly traded companies.
HID Global, Irvine, Calif., a provider of solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced a pilot project that showcases the benefits of using NFC smartphones for opening doors at universities and other campus environments. The trial is underway at Arizona State University (ASU),where a group of students and staff are accessing a campus residence hall and selected resident’
Bayou Security Systems Inc., a 30-year-old life safety services and property protection provider based in Shreveport, La., has become a member of the Pelican Security Network.
Studies earmarked by the Alarm Industry Research and Education Foundation (AIREF) have, over the years, demonstrated the usefulness of alarm systems and the importance of police response to alarms — and most recently, shown the support of law enforcement officials for the Security Industry Alarm Association (SIAC), and its work to improve alarm management practices across North America.
“Chalk one up for the good guys,” said president of the Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA), Chet Donati, at a legislative dinner event held by the IESA in conjunction with the ESA. He was referring to the latest development in the ADT Vs. Lisle Woodridge Fire District lawsuit.
Tyco International Ltd., Schaffhausen, Switzerland, announced that it reached an agreement to acquire Visonic Ltd., a global developer and manufacturer of electronic security systems and components, for approximately $100 million in cash. The acquisition will strengthen the wireless product and technology portfolio and market presence of the Tyco Security Products business in the intrusion security market, according to Tyco in a press release.
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