CEDIA announced Chang K. Park, founder, president and CEO of Universal Remote Control Inc. (URC) is this year’s CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic in today’s security industry.

Arteco, a global provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, announced the integration of Arteco’s suite of video event management software (VEMS) with Contact-ID, an alarm protocol for intrusion, fire and building automation alarm systems.

Tyco Security Products introduced the latest version of its EntraPass Security Software from Kantech with integration to ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless lock technology for deeper door density and reduction of wiring costs as well as a new Connected Partner Program for integration with third-party partner technologies for a more holistic solution.

ProdataKey’s pdk io is the latest development in the company’s wireless access control portfolio, giving dealers and integrators the capacity to do a true cloud-based managed access offering.

Among cities with populations greater than 500,000 people, Alarm.com did a study to identify the most connected cities in the U.S.

Connected locks may get overlooked by some dealers, but as they have begun to grow in popularity, it’s time for dealers to give them prime consideration.

The security industry hasn’t been the same since smartphone apps came along.