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PACOM, a pioneering provider of access control and integrated security management solutions, has launched VIGIL CORE, its next-generation cutting-edge cloud-based platform offering greater efficiency, a long-term solution, and value beyond traditional security. The solution is a centrally controlled security and business management platform that is intelligent, user-friendly and highly cost-effective, and will prove to be a great fit for customers with single sites, hundreds of sites or large campus environments. Interface with IoT VIGIL CORE combines access control and intrusion alarm, video verification, building management and centralised alarm monitoring all in one user-friendly platform. It also extends its functionality beyond security by acting as an interface with the internet of things (IoT). Bringing every source of video and sensor data together in a single place unlocks valuable business intelligence, operational insights and efficiencies for customers — providing value beyond traditional security while also saving time and money.  VAR community VIGIL CORE VIGIL CORE can grow as a business expands or adds new devices to its security system The scalability of SaaS provides a long-term solution. VIGIL CORE can grow as a business expands or adds new devices to its security system. SaaS deployment also leads to lower initial costs for hardware, software, and infrastructure, pioneering to faster returns.  For the VAR community VIGIL CORE provides cost-effective and scalable SaaS deployment, enabling them to elevate their businesses by creating long-standing relationships with their customers and protecting their recurring monthly revenues.  The simplicity of the platform eliminates the need for complex server infrastructure and specialised skills to configure on-prem servers, leading to cost savings in installation time and staff training, consequently leading to faster returns on investment.   Building services ecosystem By offering more than just security, VIGIL CORE provides complete control over the entire building services ecosystem and can scale up and down as required. It provides existing PACOM users with an opportunity to migrate to the solution quickly and easily via a sustainable upgrade path that can be implemented based on the client’s schedule.  This makes it perfect for applications such as banking and finance, as well as other verticals such as logistics and warehousing, commercial, cell towers, critical infrastructure and multi-site retail locations. Impact on the security industry Users can view live and playback video from cloud cameras, and bookmark cameras for quick and easy access The cloud is having a huge impact on the security industry, with end users now able to harness the power, flexibility and functionality it facilitates. This solution is fully cloud-enabled, and a fully customisable dashboard can be accessed via any internet-connected desktop PC or smartphone.  Users can view live and playback video from cloud cameras, bookmark cameras for quick and easy access from the main dashboard, check camera health status, set profiles and permissions, assign credentials, set rules, export footage clips, and arm or disarm devices – anytime, anyplace, anywhere. It can also be set up as a purely on-premise solution or even in a hybrid configuration that offers the best of both worlds. Security and business management Brad McMullen, President of PACOM said, “VIGIL CORE is the result of many months of research, development, and listening to our VARs and their clients." "We are excited to launch it to the market, redefining what’s possible in security and business management and transforming the operational effectiveness of many different built environments.”

Securitas Technology is proud to announce its recognition as one of the SDM 100 Top Technology Partners of 2024.  This recognition emphasises their position as a pioneer in the electronic security industry and is driven by innovation and excellence.  Excellence and client satisfaction “We are honoured to be recognised as one of the SDM 100 Top Technology Partners of 2024. This is a testament to our team and partners' dedication and innovative spirit,” said Tony Byerly, Global President, of Securitas Technology & CEO of Securitas Technology Corporation.   “This recognition highlights the strength of our brands and our unwavering focus on excellence and client satisfaction. Together, we are shaping the future of security."  Advanced security technologies Securitas Technology has excelled in a year marked by increased client demand for advanced security Securitas Technology has excelled in a year marked by increased client demand for advanced security technologies such as video, access control, and integrated systems. Their inclusion in the top manufacturer's list, featuring brands 3xLOGIC, PACOM, and SONITROL, highlights significant contributions to the industry. Industry trends Industry trends emphasise the strengths of Securitas brands: Cloud: PACOM’s VIGIL CORE solution uses the cloud for seamless integration and increased efficiency. Data: 3xLOGIC’s Trends business intelligence solution provides valuable insights for retailers. False Alarms: SONITROL’s Audio Sensor ensures accurate information and fast police response. Reporting: SONITROL and PACOM offer flexible management tools, and 3xLOGIC’s VIGIL CLOUD™ facilitates easy information sharing. Security focus “We are proud to be rated so highly by integrators as a business partner they can rely on. Our dealers, integrators, and distributors are critical to our success in the industry, and we are fortunate to have so many strong, capable partners that sell our brands," said Brad McMullen, President of 3xLOGIC, PACOM, and SONITROL. "As part of a large, international organisation 100% focused on security, we are positioned to continue bringing great technology to the market to support our dealers and end users."

PACOM, a pioneering provider of access control and integrated security management solutions, will preview VIGIL CORE, its next-generation cutting-edge cloud-based platform at The Security Event 2024.  This solution is a centrally controlled integrated security management platform that is intelligent, user-friendly and highly cost-effective and will prove to be a great fit for customers with single sites, hundreds of sites or large campus environments. Security integration management The culmination of a significant program of research and development, the solution has been designed to redefine what’s possible in seamless security integration management, without any legacy restrictions, utilising existing in-house and third-party products on the cloud. It also extends its functionality beyond security by acting as an interface with the Internet of Things (IoT). By accessing, storing and processing data from the smart IoT sensors found in intrusion detection, access control, audio, video and building management systems, it is able to deliver valuable business intelligence, operational insights and efficiencies. VAR community VIGIL CORE Simplicity of the platform stops the need for complex server infrastructure and specialised skills For the VAR community VIGIL CORE provides cost-effective SaaS deployment, enabling them to elevate their businesses by creating long-standing relationships with their customers and protecting their recurring monthly revenues. The simplicity of the platform eliminates the need for complex server infrastructure and specialised skills to configure on-prem servers, pioneering to cost savings in installation time and staff training.  By offering more than just security, it provides complete control over the entire building services ecosystem and can scale up and down as required. It provides existing PACOM users with an opportunity to migrate to the solution quickly and easily via a sustainable upgrade path that can be implemented based on the client’s schedule. This makes it perfect for applications such as banking and finance, as well as other verticals such as logistics and warehousing, commercial, cell towers, critical infrastructure and multi-site retail locations. Impact on the security industry Users can view live and playback video from cloud cameras, bookmark cameras for quick access The cloud is having a huge impact on the security industry, with end users now able to harness the power, flexibility and functionality it facilitates. This solution is fully cloud-enabled and a fully customisable dashboard can be accessed via any internet-connected desktop PC or smartphone.  Users can view live and playback video from cloud cameras, bookmark cameras for quick and easy access from the main dashboard, check camera health status, set profiles and permissions, assign credentials, set rules, export footage clips, and arm or disarm devices – anytime, anyplace, anywhere. It can also be set up as a purely on-premise solution or even in a hybrid configuration that offers the best of both worlds. Variety of building services “We’re tremendously excited about VIGIL CORE and its ability to integrate a variety of building services over one integrated security management platform,” said Richard Joslin, Senior Director, Global Sales.  “PACOM is working to lead the way in the design, manufacture and installation of cutting-edge security systems and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors to our stand so we can explain more about how we are able to transform the operational effectiveness of a diverse range of built environments.”

Many of us take critical infrastructure for granted in our everyday lives. We turn on a tap, flip a switch, push a button, and water, light, and heat are all readily available. But it is important to remember that computerised systems manage critical infrastructure facilities, making them vulnerable to cyber-attacks. The recent ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline is an example of the new types of threats. In addition, any number of physical attacks is also possibilities. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the security challenges of protecting critical infrastructure?

Security systems are vital to any company. Nowadays, however, they can also provide additional benefits to any enterprise beyond protecting people, assets and facilities. Specifically, systems that were previously focused on security can now be leveraged in new ways to benefit the broader enterprise. When this happens, the security department transitions from a ‘cost centre’ to a repository of data that can benefit the whole company, and even contribute to the bottom line. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can ‘security’ systems benefit the larger mission of an enterprise?

As security embraces IT-centric solutions, it can provide business value over and above security. Now in charge of managing a variety of data – e.g., from video platforms – a company’s security function has access to a range of new metrics. While security may use video to analyse a security event, machine learning can analyse the same data for other business capabilities, such as quality control or when a policy has been breached. “It’s the same camera, but with dual purpose,” says Matt Kushner, President of STANLEY Security. STANLEY Security, one of the largest integrators with a global footprint, has positioned itself at the centre of the industry’s transformation by information technology (IT) and the Internet of Things. “Security will become an expanded business partner with corporations,” Kushner comments. In response to the trend, STANLEY is hiring more IT-oriented technicians and salespeople within the IT community and who can “speak at the C-level”, Kushner comments. Sonitrol is the most recognised brand by law enforcement for verified response Data centres, higher education and logistics STANLEY manages very large, multi-national clients. As a consequence, the STANLEY security organisation has some of the best and brightest minds for enterprise-class security. To maintain that level of talent, STANLEY is committed to education. “We bring them into the family and focus on education, such as IT and IoT training. That’s critical in a world where unemployment is less than 3%. Finding good people, growing good people, and retaining good people – we do that exceptionally well at STANLEY,” says Kushner. STANLEY’s strong vertical markets including data centres, higher education, and logistics. They are also strong in multi-location installations (such as banking.) STANLEY has a big footprint throughout North America and Europe.  PACOM access control and 3xLOGIC cloud-based solutions In addition to STANLEY’s core integrator business, the company also manages several manufacturing brands such as PACOM access control and 3xLOGIC cloud-based solutions.Mergers and acquisitions have been commonplace in the integrator space Beyond its company-owned integrator locations under the STANLEY brand, the company also owns Sonitrol, the strongest brand in the market for verified response with 65 franchises in North America. Sonitrol is the most recognised brand by law enforcement for verified response. Mergers and acquisitions have been commonplace in the integrator space, and Kushner says that STANLEY is “open and actively looking for properties that fit our commercial growth strategy”. He notes that STANLEY focuses on the commercial side of the market, where there are good margins and continuing growth. They pay less attention to the residential side which is “being heavily disrupted”. Strong partnerships with manufacturers STANLEY has strong partnerships with several manufacturer partners, through which they bring new breakout technologies to market from emerging companies. An example is Evolv Technology, a manufacturer of gun and bomb detection technology. “We see them as a leading provider of the technology, and they are, in my mind, a very disruptive provider,” says Kushner. STANLEY is also collaborating with a company – to be announced – that provides a unique gunshot detection technology, he says. STANLEY is also cooperating with dormakaba to implement Switch Tech, a Bluetooth wireless core that can replace any standard mechanical lock core. Existing locks can be transformed into electromechanical locks in minutes. STANLEY is also developing a tight integration with Lenel’s mobile credentialing system. STANLEY is also cooperating with dormakaba to implement Switch Tech GSX 2019 and ISC West 2020 At the recent GSX 2019 show in Chicago, Kushner says STANLEY heard a lot about cybersecurity, especially customers wanting to make sure they are investing in cyber-hygiene and who are looking to expand into providing cyber protection. “In concert with cyber-hygiene, they are looking for health monitoring or assurance that network devices are operating properly,” he says. “They want to ensure their security platforms are cyber-secure and up to date with the latest software versions.” STANLEY is also a big proponent of cloud offerings, and Kushner hints at a big announcement at the upcoming ISC West show in Las Vegas of additional cloud offerings and/or partnerships. “There will be a variety of new solutions to be introduced, including hosted solutions and applications that benefit both security and that add new value to businesses overall.”