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The PSA Network celebrates exceptional technology partnerships with awards at TEC 2024

The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the 12 recipients of the Technology Partner Achievement Awards at PSA TEC 2024 (TEC) in Dallas, Texas. PSA awarded Johnson Controls Security Products with the Nova Award for achieving the highest partner sales and Hanwha Vision with the Superstar Technology Partner of the Year Achievement Award for their exceptional partnership. Remarkable achievements  “Our success is deeply...

The PSA Network Announces Sponsors For PSA TEC 2024

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2024 (TEC) in Dallas, Texas, May 13-17.  PSA TEC 2024 "PSA TEC 2024 will again be the most powerful event for security integrators, and we have an incredible group of technology partner sponsors that enable PSA to exceed expectations in delivering high-quality educational offerings, networking, and exclusive engagement with prominent industry pioneers...

PSA Network unveils 2024 P3 partners

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the PSA Partner Program (P3) members for 2024.  The P3 program is a performance-based initiative designed for technology partners. It assesses and categorises partners according to a set of criteria that mirror their achievements and impact within the network. 2024 strategic P3 partnerships Partners meeting the minimum annual sales threshold undergo evaluation on a weighted scale. The cum...

Connected Technologies is celebrating its 15th year in business – attributing its ongoing success

Connected Technologies LLC, maker of the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud management platform, is celebrating its 15th year in business – attributing its ongoing success and continually evolving product to listening to its dealers and bringing valuable services to their customers. Co-founded in 2008 by Managing Partners Mike Simon and Dan Simon, the father-son duo set out to develop an interface that would allow dealers to grow their recurring monthly revenue (RMR) while providing ser...

Ai-RGUS to showcase purpose-built AI camera efficiency, health and management software at GSX 2023

Ai-RGUS, the artificial intelligence (AI) software company helping organisations protect multi-million dollar investments in security cameras to improve safety and security on-premises, will be showcasing its AI software solution designed to simplify and automate security camera system health, cybersecurity, and efficiency at the 2023 Global Security Exchange in Dallas, from September 11-13, at booth 4481. Ai-RGUS will be unveiling a host of advancements to its AI software, purpose-built to ana...

PSA announces sponsors for PSA TEC 2023

The PSA Network (PSA), the consortium of professional systems integrators announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2023 (TEC), which is taking place in Dallas, Texas, USA, from May 1-4, 2023. “This year’s PSA TEC has a remarkable lineup of sponsors that enable us to exceed our members' expectations,” said Matt Barnette, President and CEO of the PSA Network, adding “TEC has established a reputation for high-quality educational offerings, networking, and exclusive enga...

PSA Network expands elite P3 technology partner programme and unveils 2023 P3 partners

The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the PSA Partner Programme (P3) members for 2023. The 2023 P3 provides technology partners with additional opportunities to connect with PSA members and owners. P3 technology partners are required to meet specific criteria that align with PSA's strategic goals and offer the most advantages to PSA members and owners. These strategic partnerships empower PSA integrators to enhance their servi...

Custom lockdown and emergency mass notification features within Connect ONE® gives dealer’s customers more system flexibility

Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation. New options in Task Rules As part of the Connect ONE management interface, new options in Task Rules make it simpler to initiate custom lockdown actions and/or configure general emergency notification options without a complete system lockdown. Like other fe...

Connect ONE® from Connected Technologies adds national weather service monitoring

As hurricane season ramps up and with weather becoming increasingly unpredictable, getting immediate notification of changing or dangerous situations can help customers and their facilities stay safer and better respond to conditions. Connected Technologies LLC, maker of Connect ONE®cloud-hosted management interface,has added National Weather Service alert detection, a new capability that reports directly to the platform for real-time reporting. A dealer request brought this new service to...

Connected Technologies updates its Connect ONE platform’s service levels with new features and capabilities for added dealer value

Connected Technologies, the globally renowned maker of the award-winning Connect ONE cloud-hosted management interface, has updated its platform’s service levels, adding new features and capabilities which previously were individual add-on modules. Dealers who want to differentiate their product offerings and manage and control security turn to Connect ONE for its ease of use and ability, to quickly scale and customise services. Connect ONE, management interface With a single dashboard...

ISC West 2022 sees steady growth in number of participating companies, heading into March event

ISC West, in collaboration with a premier sponsor - Security Industry Association (SIA), continues to experience steady growth for the upcoming event, ISC West 2022, which will be taking place just less than two months away, from March 22 to March 25, 2022, at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (SIA Education@ISC: March 22-24 | Exhibit Hall: March 23-25). After initial reports of strong attendee registration numbers since early-January launch, ISC West continues to expand its Show Flo...

Connected Technologies launches Connect ONE cloud-hosted management platform to make system integration easier

Connect ONE® from Connected Technologies is the only cloud-hosted management platform one needs for all the system integrations: intrusion, access control, video surveillance, critical environmental monitoring and energy management. With the award-winning Safe Passage module for access control user authorisation and ScanPass mobile credential for frictionless entrance control, dealers and their customers have the latest services to manage multiple locations through one user interface. Conne...

OpenEye and Alarm.com form a joint integration to provide robust security and intelligence solutions

OpenEye, the cloud video platform, and Alarm.com have completed a joint integration to offer businesses more robust security and intelligence solutions. The cloud-to-cloud integration links OpenEye’s powerful cloud-managed video platform, OpenEye Web Services (OWS), with Alarm.com’s cloud-based smart business security platform to provide users of both companies’ solutions with enhanced video verification capabilities and advanced real-time alert notifications. The integration...

OpenEye’s Web Services Platform integration with Interface’s Interactive Monitoring Service offers powerful video security solution for enterprises

Interface Security Systems, globally renowned managed services provider delivering managed network, interactive alarm monitoring, video surveillance and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, has announced a new strategic partnership with OpenEye, international provider of cloud-managed solutions for video security, business intelligence, and loss prevention. Strategic partnership The strategic partnership will combine the proven solutions of both companies — Interfa...

Maxxess integrates OpenEye Web Services with its eFusion security management software

Maxxess Systems, a provider of event response management and collaboration systems, is pleased to announce the integration of OpenEye Web Services (OWS) with Maxxess eFusion security management software. eFusion is presently installed in thousands of facilities around the globe enabling security personnel to more precisely monitor and assess potential and emerging threats, and quickly respond to emergencies. This new integration enables the Maxxess monitoring software to retrieve video from Ope...

Top ten security industry mergers and acquisitions of 2019

Two of the most familiar names in the physical security market – Pelco and Panasonic – underwent ownership changes during 2019. Consolidation continued on multiple other fronts. Security service companies, video companies and access control companies were all among the entities involved in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity during the last 12 months. In short, the industry landscape continues to transform in response to a changing market. Here's a look at the Top 10 M&A s...

Alarm.com acquires OpenEye, a cloud-based video surveillance solutions provider

Alarm.com announces a majority-stake acquisition of OpenEye, a provider of cloud-managed video surveillance solutions for the commercial market. OpenEye is optimised for enterprise-level commercial customers requiring expansive video recording capabilities, in addition to remote viewing, administration and diagnostic reporting. Combined with the Alarm.com for Business offering, service providers partnered with Alarm.com now have a best-in-class solution to accommodate commercial accounts of any...

OpenEye announces integration between OpenEye Web Services and Connect ONE cloud platform

OpenEye, a provider of cloud managed video surveillance solutions, announces a new integration between OpenEye Web Services (OWS) and Connect ONE. Connect ONE by Connected Technologies is a cloud-hosted integrated security management platform which provides a single user interface to control intrusion, access control, critical environmental monitoring, energy management and video surveillance. OpenEye OWS is an online video management solution that combines the performance and reliability of lo...

OpenEye and Connected Technologies partnership yields seamless integration between OWS Cloud and the Connect ONE platform

Connected Technologies LLC, maker of a powerful cloud-hosted security management platform and OpenEye, an innovator in cloud-centric software solutions for video management, business intelligence and loss prevention, announced an exciting new integration between OpenEye Web Services (OWS) and Connect ONE. OpenEye OWS Connect ONE by Connected Technologies is a cloud-hosted integrated security management platform which provides a single user interface to control intrusion, access control, critic...

Sony installs security cameras at various Torrance Unified School District sites to enhance school safety and prevent criminal activities

Located roughly 30 miles southwest of Los Angeles, Torrance Unified School District hosts roughly 24,000 students from kindergarten through high school. Torrance USD has 34 school sites encompassing elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. They’re joined by three preschool, continuation and community day schools. Violent crime and other offenses are an inescapable reality for US schools and their students. During the 2013–14 school year, 65 percent of public schools [Sou...

DMP announces integration with OpenEye and Hikvision video systems via the Virtual Keypad app or browser

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) is excited to announce integrations with two leading suppliers of video surveillance solutions! Now you can use OpenEye and Hikvision as commercial video options with any DMP system with the Virtual Keypad app or browser. DMP-OpenEye-Hikvision software integration “This gives your customers the ability to view their Hikvision and OpenEye NVR cameras, all through Virtual Keypad Access or the Virtual Keypad app,” says Mark Hillenburg, executive direc...

DMP’s Virtual Keypad Access wins ESX 2018 TECHVISION Challenge Best-of-Show

DMP is excited to announce its ESX TECHVISION Challenge, two years in a row. This year’s award goes to DMP’s Virtual Keypad Access. In addition, DMP received ESX Innovation Awards in two other categories. In the Installation/Service Tools category is DMP’s Dealer Admin 2.0, and in the Mobile Apps for Consumers category is DMP’s Virtual Keypad 6.0. DMP’s Virtual Keypad Access Receiving the awards at the ESX show this month in Nashville, Tennessee, are DMP’s D...

DMP and OpenEye announce video integration for life safety and business intelligence

DMP is pleased to announce its integration with the OpenEye Web Services platform. OpenEye is a provider of Cloud-managed video surveillance solutions. This integration will enable users to receive a video push alert from OpenEye Web Services whenever a DMP XR Series control panel event occurs. OpenEye Web Service users may also easily retrieve video from associated cameras by searching for DMP control panel events in the Apex thin client or Command Station desktop software. Communication betwe...

2016 PSA Security Network Vendor Award and Customer Service Award Winners announced

JR Andrews accepted the Superstar award for Altronix from Bill Bozeman, President & CEO of PSA Security Network PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, has announced the 2016 PSA Security Network Vendor Award and Customer Service Award Winners. The Vendor Award winners were selected by PSA owner companies based on rankings for pricing, shipping, support, lead generation, returns and product performance. PSA’s custom...

PSA Security Network announces sponsors for its PSA TEC 2016 annual security conference in Westminster

Attendees will tap into industry trends including security robotics & cybersecurity as well as see what’s new from exhibitors PSA Security Network the world’s largest electronic security cooperative today announced the roster of sponsors for PSA TEC 2106 to be held in Westminster, CO on May 9-12, 2016. For 2016, TEC goes “Beyond the Edge,” offering educational programmes focused on industry trends and polishing attendees’ business acumen with...

Tri-Ed wraps up 2015 stadium tour with final stop in Denver, Colorado

Tri-Ed customers enjoy a night out at the ballgame following technical trainings and product Demos Tri-Ed Distribution's 2015 Stadium Tour wrapped up its cross country journey with a final stop in Denver, Colorado. These customer appreciation and training events attracted hundreds of dealers and integrators in Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle and Denver. Training and networking opportunities The Tours included technical trainings across every product categ...

TRI-ED Buffalo hosts first annual Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

Alarm companies including ADT Security, Advanced Alarm, Complete Security and Fire Safety Systems came out in support of the event TRI-ED Buffalo recently hosted its first annual Classic Car & Motorcycle Show. Over 75 customers attended the event, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project. Local alarm companies including ADT Security, Advanced Alarm, Complete Security and Fire Safety Systems, to name only a few, came out in support of the event. Custom...

ESA signs Sandler Training/Second Wind Advisory Group CEO as its speaker for 2015 ESA Leadership Summit

Rochelle Carrington joins Dan Schawbel and Patrick Thean on the speaker list for the Summit The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is proud to announce Rochelle Carrington, president and CEO of Sandler Training/Second Wind Advisory Group, has signed on as a speaker for the 2015 ESA Leadership Summit. Carrington joins Dan Schawbel and Patrick Thean on the speaker list for the Summit, which is scheduled for Feb. 8-11 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Ariz...

Maxxess Systems unveils its eFusion and eAXxess version 6 software

Maxxess Systems is pleased to announce the release of eFusion and eAXxess version 6 software. This upgrade is available to end users with a current Maxxess Software Support plan. Once upgraded the software will need to be re-registered.    Here are some of the new features and enhancements in this release: New Operating Systems Supported Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows 8 and 8.1 (home editions not recommended) Windows Server 2012 New Databases Support...

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