LifeSafety Power is now an integral part of the commercial StarWatch Security Management System (SMS) from DAQ Electronics LLC, providing the Authentic Mercury Security access controller hardware platform and integrated power in a seamless and easy-to-install enclosure.
Milestone Systems launched a new Learning & Performance Program designed to build greater expertise in designing, installing, and configuring solutions that meet customer needs.
Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS) announced the availability of Cloud Video, a low total cost of ownership cloud-based video solution provided by Eagle Eye. Customers using Cloud Video are able to view live and recorded video from any location using a standard Web browser or mobile device.
ONVIF, the global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that its newest access control specification has been adopted by the global standards group International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as its new standard for electronic access control systems, positioning the ONVIF specification as the global access control standard in countries, projects and industries all over the world.
Bosch Security Systems Inc., Genetec Inc., and SecureXperts have collaborated in the design and development of an IP video solution that is resilient against unauthorized access, malware, brute force cracking and other exploit techniques. It uses Credentialed High Assurance Video Encryption (CHAVE) technology to provide highly secure identification and authentication through multi-factor smart card credentials. This makes it ideal for mission critical applications and infrastructure protection.
OT Systems of America (OTSA) and American Fibertek (AFI) recently partnered to bring OTSA sales, marketing and operations under the AFI management, making AFI the exclusive partner of OT Systems in the Americas.
At no time has school security been more in the spotlight of our industry than it is today. On an industry level, for example, the Security Industry Association last month hosted the debut event of the Congressional School Safety Caucus on Capitol Hill, which gathered together the co-chairs of the caucus with private- and public-sector experts to assess strategy for securing our nation’s schools.
Icontrol Networks and Earth Networks, a provider of connected home optimization intelligence, announced the integration of its WeatherBug Home offering into the Icontrol Developer Program.