Johnson Controls announced that its exacqVision video management system now integrates with Databuoy Corp.’s ShotPoint acoustic gunshot detection and localization system to speed response time and heighten the decision-making process for local responders during active shooter situations.
Genetec Inc. introduced Genetec Airport Sense, part of the Genetec Airport Practice Group. This advanced operational analytics solution relies on data provided by an airport’s existing security infrastructure, including cameras, sensors, and various detection devices to produce actionable intelligence about airport security, operations, and passenger flow. By accessing and analyzing both structured and unstructured data from these untapped security information sources, airports can extend their security investment. Airport Sense is available now from any Genetec certified channel partner.
AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specializing in access control, video management, and policy-based identity solutions, welcomed Angus Systems to its Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. Angus Systems’ Angus AnyWhere Visit and Access Card Management System integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry Access Control software system to provide real estate customers with an integrated solution that streamlines access card credentialing and registration of visitors for building occupants. AMAG Technology and Angus Systems cooperatively tested and approved this integration.
The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying the Z-Wave smart home standard, today announces the addition of ASSA ABLOY to the alliance board of directors. Owner of leading and trusted lock brands such as Yale, Mul-T-Lock and ABLOY, ASSA ABLOY joins principal members ADT, Alarm.com, FIBARO, Huawei, Ingersoll-Rand, Jasco Products, LEEDARSON, LG Uplus, Nortek Security & Control, SmartThings, and Sigma Designs.
IC Realtime, a leader in digital surveillance and security technology has introduced “Ella,” a cloud-based deep-learning search engine that augments surveillance systems with natural language search capabilities across recorded video footage.
Open Options, a leader in open platform access control solutions, and OnSSI, a provider of video management solutions, have expanded their existing technology partnership to provide a two-way integration between the Ocularis and DNA Fusion applications, allowing access events to be shown in the VMS client.
ISONAS Inc. is providing its certified partners a simple path to offering Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) with its integrator RMR license. Launched in 2016, Pure Access is a cloud-based access control software application that provides users the ability to manage their access control from anywhere at any time, on any device. In addition to providing a modern user experience and interface, Pure Access gives ISONAS-certified partners an off-the-shelf solution to build a recurring revenue business model in the access control space.
It’s no secret that to be successful in today’s professional security market, security integrators can no longer rely on revenues from simply selling products and performing break/fix. Integrators who want to prosper in this increasingly competitive space need to adopt new business models as equipment prices continue to drop with diminishing margins.
Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced an expanded product training schedule for 2018 that includes all scheduled factory trainings, roadshow trainings throughout the USA and Canada, and webinars. Technical training events are free of charge to Boon Edam partners and integrators and typically include two or three days of intensive product instruction and hands-on exercises that address the most common installation and maintenance issues in the field.