Speco Technologies News

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionised many industries, including physical security. By connecting physical devices to the internet, IoT technology offers significant enhancements to security systems. Benefits include real-time monitoring, remote access, and the utility of new devices such as temperature and humidity sensors. At the same time, IoT devices come with challenges, including greater cybersecurity vulnerability. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: How is the Interne...

Speco Technologies introduced Speco PhD (Professional hands-on Development), a technical training and education platform designed to offer more educational resources and technical support to Speco partners. Led by Director of National Training, Daniel Sochalski, and National Sales Trainers Jim Pascale and Tim O’Brien, Speco PhD will offer tailored training sessions virtually, in-person and at major industry events/trade shows, across video, audio and access control, in order to ensure Spe...

Kon Pak is an experienced sales professional with a diverse background in several industries, ranging from electrical engineering to retail. With a BBA in Marketing from Kennesaw State University and four years of sales experience under his belt, he will bring a wealth of experience in relationship-building and problem-solving to Speco’s customers across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.   Adaptable and knowledgeable “For each of our regional sales teams, we...

Direct costs such as purchase price and maintenance are important elements in the total cost of ownership (TCO). However, there are others. Elements such as opportunity costs of lost revenue or hidden costs of energy consumption and environmental consequences can also impact the measure of TCO. Costs of training, integration, support, and scalability can also be examined. Considering the security industry impact of TCO, we asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: How does/should total cost of...

In August 2024, Speco Technologies announced the addition of five new teammates to their roster, expanding their product management, marketing, and sales teams. Speco’s newest employees include Mike Martin, National Sales Director; Adrian Tameguia, West Coast Regional Sales Manager; Andrew Escoto, Marketing Manager; Jordan Gaffney, Inside Sales; and Vinod Moorjani, Product Manager.  Welcoming new members “We’re very excited to welcome this group of talented professional...

ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced the recipients of its 2021 Supplier Awards. ADI selected Nortek Control as Supplier of the Year for North America. ADI also recognised suppliers in the categories of Operations, Marketing, DX Marketing, and Sales Support, New Product of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. Recognising achievements of suppliers "Congratulations to the ADI 2021 Supplier Award winners. Our supplier relationships ar...

Fibaro, a leading European manufacturer of wireless, intelligent home automation systems, announces the availability in the United States of Home Center 2, the centrepiece of Fibaro’s total connected home ecosystem.  Based on Z-Wave wireless technology, the Home Center 2 uses Fibaro and other Z-Wave sensors to provide complete control over hundreds of home automation devices and scenarios. As a result, the Home Center 2 brings a high level of convenience, safety and energy efficiency...

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...

OnSSI’s technology partnerships further expand the features and functionality of Ocularis At this year’s ASIS 2014 show, OnSSI is showcasing several innovative technology partnerships that further expand the features and functionality of Ocularis. Industry interest in the VMS platform’s open architecture and intelligent engineering continues to drive the development of new and exciting applications for Ocularis. “Technology collaborations provide users...

Carole Dougan, Vice President of North American Sales made the announcement at ASIS 2013 Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, recently announced three promotions and nine new hires within the expanding Americas division. The announcement, made by Carole Dougan, Vice President of North American Sales, Arecont Vision at ASIS 2013, reflects the company’s uncompromising commitment to industry leadership, innovation and continued growth. New...

Speco Technologies, the leading manufacturer of video surveillance solutions that deter crime, announced immediate availability of the NSP NVR with built-in PoE and Digital Deterrent.  A major break though for those who are migrating from analogue to IP, the NSP provides the ease of an IP setup with the simplicity of an analogue system. For those transitioning to IP, the NSP is the perfect unit as the PoE eliminates having to run a separate power supply to the IP cameras.  The NSP prov...

Recently, Speco Technologies, the leading manufacturer of video surveillance solutions that deter crime, announced immediate availability of the new WCSPM DVR, the latest and most anticipated addition to the Speco wall mount DVR series. The WCSPM DVR is an enhanced product introduction for Speco’s WCS family of DVRs. This incredibly powerful DVR now offers both options of built-in CCTV power supply and monitor for ease of camera setup and features advanced analytics, such as thumbnail sea...

MobileCamViewer offers secure mobile phone-based video surveillance and remote monitoring solutions The Caribbean life has its perks, but business owners and residents deal with the same property-related security concerns as most populated countries.  Therefore, it’s no surprise that mobile surveillance is catching on across more Caribbean nations as service providers upgrade from 2G to 3G technology. Elston Lewis, owner of Family Bookstore on the island of St. Maa...

  HDcctv will show a strong trend in the video surveillance market as predicted by IMS ResearchThe HDcctv Alliance was formed in 2009, with the core objective being to develop and manage the definition of an open standard for the transmission of high definition closed-circuit television (HDcctv) using industry standard coaxial cable. HDcctv technology is built upon the HD-SDI standard pioneered in the professional broadcast market.In terms of sales, 2010 was a muted year for HDcctv bra...