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Climax Technology is pleased to announce that the company will be exhibiting at the Smart Home Marketplace at the 2020 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2020) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA from Jan 7 to Jan 10, 2020. Visitors can check out the latest in the company’s technology solutions and product offerings at booth #42952 at the CES 2020 show. Voice control technology and solutions Voice control is the trend in smart security and healthcare solutions. There are more practical...
Ajax, a European manufacturer of smart wireless security systems, launched multiple new products: MotionCam, a motion detector with photo verification of alarms, and the updated OS Malevich 2.8 which includes automation scenarios, a smart home remote control Button, and Multi-Rex that enables protection of huge facilities. The new devices and updates allowed Ajax to achieve the following goals: eliminate the violation of privacy by traditional video cameras; combine security equipment and s...
Bird Home Automation Group, a provider of IP video intercom technology, announces a partnership with SIP solution provider AV LinkPro. Through this strategic partnership, Bird Home Automation now offers an easily deployed option for its DoorBird product line, specifically its MDU video intercom stations, to make calls to IP, cellular and landline phones. Since its founding in 2014, Bird Home Automation has formed partnerships with many other industry pioneers to meet the demands of its customer...
SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, appoints Colin DePree as Residential Business Leader. Based in Minneapolis, Colin oversees the commercialisation of the Danalock product line in North America. Danalock smart locks are simple in appearance and are easy to install yet offer the sophisticated security today’s smart homes require. Home automation and security sales management He reports to Bill Wood, President of SALTO Systems North America. “Colin...
LenelS2, a provider of advanced security systems, introduces OnGuard version 7.6, its latest enterprise security management system that offers rich feature and operability enhancements to its access control platform, while also extending its cloud compatibility, integration capabilities and convenience. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier, a global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies. “With th...
ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire AM Group, an Australian industrial door company within entrance automation. "I am very pleased to welcome AM Group and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group. I welcome this complementary addition to our business, specialising in innovative entrance automation,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Rolling steel doors and bi-fold doors “AM Group complements both our product offering and our geographic coverage in Aust...
People and vehicle access control specialist, Nortech is heading into the end of the year on a high with compliance with the latest ISO 9001 certification standard, a busy year at exhibitions and getting involved with a local teen pioneer being among the company main 2019 highlights. Nortech’s Managing Director Steve Blackler commented, “We are very pleased with how the company has progressed this year. We continue to grow and meet new standards and were also delighted to meet with...
The grand opening of The 17th China Public Security Expo (CPSE 2019) was successfully held in Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. With the theme “Dahua Heart of City — Leading The Intelligent Twins Evolution”, Dahua Technology, globally renowned video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, brilliantly displays the solution achievements under its new Smart City structure, including Safe City, Smart Traffic, Smart Retail, Smart Firefighting, and other success cas...
A significant partnership agreement has recently been entered into between the Italian Comelit Group—which operates worldwide in the design and manufacture of video door entry, home automation, video surveillance and access control systems—and the Bulgarian Teletek Electronics company specialising in the development and manufacture of fire detection and anti-intrusion systems. This agreement comes after a long and fruitful period of collaboration that saw Teletek Electronics develop...
Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the regional subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, one of the trade fair, congress and event organisers, is to co-locate three of its exhibitions in Dubai to capitalise on visitor and exhibitor synergies. Light Middle East, the region’s premier exhibition, conference and awards for lighting design and technology; Prolight + Sound Middle East, the dedicated exhibition and conference for Professional Lighting, Audio and AV Technology; and Intersec, the trade fair for s...
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...
The AMICO Security team is happy to launch its new ANC® Chameleon™ Hybrid System at the GridSecCon conference in Atlanta, taking place Tuesday, October 22nd until Thursday, October 24th. AMICO Security will present a demo system at booth #17. The new ANC® Chameleon™ Hybrid System is a combination of ANC Non Conductive components on the outside and Chameleon Retrofit components on the inside. Attractive fencing solution It combines the benefits of both systems in a very uni...
Hanwha Techwin has introduced a significantly updated version of its Wisenet WAVE Video Management Software (VMS) platform. Packed with a long list of new features designed to improve the user experience, interoperability and cyber security, Wisenet WAVE 4.0 has an enhanced system architecture which ensures high availability and supports scalable deployments by allowing up to 100 servers to be merged into a single system. Queue management analytics Wisenet WAVE 4.0 enables systems registered...
Cobalt Iron Inc., a provider of SaaS-based enterprise data protection, and Northdoor Ltd., a London-based IT consultancy, will sponsor, exhibit, and make a presentation at the upcoming IBM Think Summit London on Oct. 16 at the Olympia London event center. Scheduled for 12:39 p.m. as part of the Cloud and Infrastructure Think Tank, the presentation is titled "Machine Learning Meets Data Protection — the unstoppable force meets the immovable object?" The companies will be exhibiting in the...
Nortek Security & Control LLC, globally renowned wireless security, home automation, access control, and health and wellness technology solutions firm, announced the appointment of Richard Pugnier as the new Vice President of Marketing, reporting directly to Senior Vice President for Global Sales and Marketing, Bruce Mungiguerra. Intelligent home solutions “We are excited to have a marketing leader with Richard’s strengths lead our marketing strategy and initiatives, as we brin...
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced that its automated gate safety campaign, Gate Safety Week, has become Gate Safety Month. The Tamworth-based trade association launched the initiative in 2014; since then, the campaign has received increasing national attention and the support of some of the most influential organisations in the security, enforcement, inspection, education and safety sectors, such as HSE and The British Safety Council. “Such is the profile of Gate Sa...
Kwikset® brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – hardware & home improvement division, the pioneer in residential security, introduces Control4® compatibility to its Obsidian™ Electronic Touchscreen Deadbolt with Home Connect™ and the contemporary version of the SmartCode™ 916 Touchscreen Electronic Deadbolt. The new locks were shown at the Control4 booth (#3013) at CEDIA 2019 in Denver. In response to increased dealer demand for Control4 compatibility, two of Kwiks...
The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of leaders, influencers and innovative organisations from all facets within the security, safety and building automation space, celebrates its one-year anniversary. Within its first 12 months, OSSA attracted 30+ members ranging from device manufacturers, software developers and system integrators to distributors and system on a chip (SoC) companies – helping lay the groundwork for improved security, safety, buildin...
Brilliant, manufacturer of Brilliant Smart Home Control system, and Schlage, a brand of Allegion that has been creating stylish and innovative door hardware for almost 100 years, has announced at CEDIA Expo 2019 a new collaboration designed to bring more convenience and simplicity to the smart home and home technology industry. Complete access control Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt integration with Brilliant Smart Home Control for seamless access control Schlage’s innovative smart l...
Professionals from varied spheres in the security, safety and fire protection industry gathered for the second edition of the Intersec Awards during a gala event to celebrate their achievements in the global fire safety and security industry. The ceremony which was hosted by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the organisers of Intersec – was held at Dubai’s Habtoor Palace Ballroom and saw more than 250 guests attend. Commercial security and fire protection The awards saw 130 entrants ac...
Vantage Controls, a brand of Legrand | AV Residential Solutions, announced that it will exhibit its end-to-end human-centric lighting (HCL) solutions at an interactive demonstration at CEDIA Expo 2019. In Legrand | AV's booth 905, the company will showcase load controls, user interfaces including the new EasyTouch Glass, and programming software that comes together to provide precise dimming for tunable light fixtures utilising the Lumenetix araya5 light engine – delivering the benefits o...
FIME’s EMV® 3-D Secure (3DS) test platform and laboratory have been qualified by EMVCo for ACS component testing, protocol 2.1. The combination of an automated test platform and FIME’s 3DS experts brings agility and efficiency for payment solution providers (PSPs), EMV 3DS vendors and banks while ensuring the compliance of new authentication implementations. With the platform, they can accelerate the testing and certification of their 3DS ACS solutions according to the EMV®...
Gira, one of the world’s leading full-range suppliers of intelligent system solutions for building management, is pleased to announce its new System Integrator Partner Program [SIPP] has ten verified UK affiliates. The driving force behind the concept of the Partnership Program is to share best practice to enable integrators to bring customers’ visions to life. System integrators benefit from exclusive online training in the latest Gira products, a technical hotline and access to th...
Uniview is one of the most popular video surveillance systems on the market. Uniview devices secure thousands of homes, offices, shops, hospitals, and even cities: Troyes in northern France or one of the most densely populated areas of Seoul, Gangnam. A user can now view Uniview video streams in the Ajax app. With an integrated security system, the user can check at any time whether the stove is turned off, where is their cat, whether the children are back home, or what triggered the motion det...
Bird Home Automation, a pioneer in IP video intercom technology, has released the first indoor station for its DoorBird door intercom product line. The A1101 indoor station displays a live video feed from the DoorBird door station and provides 2-way audio communication with visitors. With a customisable high-resolution touchscreen display and hard keys for commonly used functions, the A1101 indoor station is intuitive and flexible. With the release of the A1101, DoorBird can be a solution for a...
PetroCloud, a provider of security, monitoring and automation solutions for customers with remote operations, announced that it has changed its name from PetroCloud to Twenty20 Solutions. “We’ve studied how to best represent ourselves to our customers, and this name transition is the perfect solution,” said Peter Shaper, interim CEO, Twenty20 Solutions. “Our new name better reflects who we are today and how we serve customers across many different industries.” Int...
Aqua Security, the platform provider for securing container-based, serverless, and cloud native applications, announces that the company’s flagship platform, Aqua CSP, is available on VMware Cloud Marketplace™. VMware Cloud Marketplace enables customers to discover and deploy validated, third-party solutions for VMware-based platforms – across public, private and hybrid cloud environments. Once validated, partners can easily publish their solutions for VMware customers across...
IC Realtime, a digital surveillance manufacturer, is making some very bold moves for 2019. It is no secret that Savant is a pioneer in the field of home control and automation, which is why IC Realtime believes strategically partnering with Savant is a near-perfect alliance. “Over the last decade, we’ve been perfecting integration with Savant”, says Chris Callaway - IC Realtime’s Director of Technology. This new and exciting collaboration means that dealers can expect to...
Legrand | AV Residential Solutions announced its lineup for CEDIA Expo 2019, taking place September 12-14 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. In Booth 905, Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic Products, Nuvo, On-Q, QMotion, SANUS, and Vantage will come together with smart home AV systems, networking, and infrastructure solutions designed to help integrators create amazing AV experiences for their clients. "At CEDIA Expo 2019, visitors to our booth will see how all of our brands come...
Dahua Technology, manufacturer of video surveillance products, has announced a strategic partnership with Pepper, an IoT platform-as-a-service, to allow the integration of its intelligent solutions into Dahua hardware. Highly secure cloud hosting Pepper’s U.S.-based platform powers connected devices around the world, delivering highly secure and private connected services via enterprise partnerships. Pepper’s platform-as-a-service approach caters to global consumer electronics manu...
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