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Friday marked the closing day of ISC West 2018. ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), the largest converged security event of the year, experienced its biggest and most successful year to date. On the heels of ISC West being named to Trade Show Executive’s Next 50 List for Attendance Growth in 2017, this year included a larger show floor with more exhibits than ever before (an additional 4K square feet from last year), growth in featured areas (Unmanned Security...

Comelit Group is introducing a new fire division at IFSEC 2018, created to integrate with its smart security solutions, including stylish new video door entry systems, home automation and CCTV. Following an acquisition of an established fire manufacturer, Comelit will be unveiling a range of specialist fire solutions, including conventional and addressable panels, on stand E120, which has already proven successful across Europe in complementing its renowned security portfolio.  Comelit wi...

Comelit Group has launched an internal Mini Handsfree monitor with integrated WiFi that offers installers an easy upgrade opportunity, which alongside Comelit’s new App, allows homeowners to benefit from instant intercom control and smart door entry capability. The Italian door manufacturer, known for its high specification solutions, now presents the Mini Handsfree WiFi kits as a new internal wireless upgrade to its exclusive SimpleBus system, alongside complementing Quadra ViP and iKall...

Johnson Controls has announced that the iotega security and lifestyle management hub has been honoured with the Best New Product Award in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions Wireless category. The award was presented at the 2018 SIA New Product Showcase, at ISC West 2018 in Las Vegas. Sponsored by the Security Industry Association, the annual awards programme is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the security industry. This year 122 products were entered into the awards pr...

Johnson Controls has announced that the award-winning DSC iotega now leverages the interactive and home automation features from Alarm.com, further reinforcing that iotega is a versatile wireless security and automation solution available on the market today. iotega’s cyber secure platform with PowerG 2-way wireless encrypted sensors, combined with Alarm.com, enables users to seamlessly arm and disarm their system in addition to controlling other home automation functions such as lighting...

ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), the largest converged security event of the year, experienced its biggest and most successful year to-date. On the heels of ISC West being named to Trade Show Executive’s Next 50 List for Attendance Growth in 2017, this year included a larger show floor with more exhibits than ever before (an additional 4K square feet from last year), growth in featured areas (Unmanned Security & Safety Expo sponsored by Knightscope, Conne...

The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, is announcing a new program with IoT services provider, PlumChoice to deliver an exclusive level of support options for Alliance members. The program will give members access to US-based trained and certified technicians who can assist their customers with the integration, installation and support of their smart home products. The ConnectedHome Expert program for Z-Wave Alliance members delivers an exclusive ch...

Honeywell invites attendees to ISC West 2018 and visit Honeywell’s booth #14025 from April 11 to 13 in Las Vegas, to see the latest connected home and buildings technologies. Visitors will get an early preview of Honeywell Home’s next generation security solutions –from All-in-One to Tower versions – featuring smart designs to keep users safe and connected. Dealers can experience how Honeywell’s voice, video and mobile solutions integrate with today’s connecte...

The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organisation dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, will host the Z-Wave Pavilion at ISC West 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada with member companies in home security. In its fourth year at ISC West, the Z-Wave Pavilion will feature a variety of member companies who will exhibit their smart home solutions and products, focusing specifically on the smart home security space. The Alliance is also announcing a unique partnership wi...

Interlogix, a provider of security and life safety solutions, has launched new products to make home and commercial security more convenient and effective, including two 5-inch, full-colour LCD secondary touch screen controllers for the Simon and Concord security systems. Interlogix also introduced a new photoelectric smoke detector with built-in heat and freeze sensors and a new Command Button for controlling home automation tasks. Interlogix is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a...

Honeywell, global Connected Home solutions provider, has announced enhancements to its Total Connect Remote Services capabilities with an expanding ecosystem and key third-party integrations.  Now, Total Connect Remote Services ‘Works with Amazon Alexa’ to give users voice control of their security system from their connected home platform of choice. Homeowners will now be able to control their security system with their voice, using their Amazon Alexa device with the Honeywell...

Invixium, a global manufacturer of next-generation biometric solutions for enterprise access control, time and attendance, and smart home markets, continues to add new integration and technology partners to support the company’s global expansion and growth. Integrations with the industry’s leading access control companies compatible with Invixium’s portfolio of biometric solutions are all on display here at ISC West 2018 (booth #6109).Link allows for two-way synchronisation of...

Invixium, a provider of next-generation biometric products for enterprise access control, time and attendance and smart home markets, unveiled its innovative IXM TITAN multimodal, multifactor, multipurpose biometric solution at ISC West 2018 (booth #6109). The company is also highlighting its growing family of access control integration and technology partners that continue to contribute to the development of superior solutions and integration capabilities.  Combining biometrics and surve...

Without question, ‘innovation’ is the word that comes to mind when Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, showcases five new locks at ISC West 2018, April 11-13 in La Vegas. From keyless entry to smart-lock conversion kits and Z-Wave chipsets with improved wireless range, the five new locks paint a picture of a company that is placing a premium not only on innovation but forward-looking design, progressive technology and, of course,...

Ambarella, Inc. global developer of low‐power, HD and Ultra HD video processing semiconductors, has introduced the CV22 camera SoC, the second chip in the CVflow family, combining image processing, 4Kp60 video encoding and CVflow computer vision processing in a single, low power design.  CV22 camera SoC The CV22’s CVflow architecture provides the DNN (Deep Neural Network) processing required for the next generation of intelligent home monitoring, automotive, drone and wearable camer...

ProdataKey (PDK), an innovator of cloud-based networked and wireless access control products and services, and Dwelo LLC, provider of smart-home solutions purpose-built for apartment owners, managers and residents, announced a partnership that will seamlessly integrate PDK’s cloud access control technology into the Dwelo smart apartment platform. Dwelo’s web and mobile software, which currently offers apartment dwellers the ability to control smart devices such as light switches, th...

Ecolink, a brand in security and home automation products from Universal Electronics, will showcase the latest and most advanced wireless sensors and solutions at ISC West 2018, booth #2043 in April. This year, Ecolink will address the increasingly vital need for pro-security dealers to differentiate themselves across the smart home market in response to growing demand and competition. With more than 30 years of innovation and an unparalleled breadth of solutions, the Ecolink brand continues to...

QNAP Systems, Inc. has released the QSW-1208-8C (twelve-port) and QSW-804-4C (eight-port) 10GbE/NBASE-T unmanaged switches to help home and small business users upgrade their networks to accommodate 10GbE speeds for bandwidth-demanding tasks. The NBASE-T-based switch delivers a cost-effective solution for improving network performance while using existing Cat 5e, 6 and 6a cables. The QSW-1208-8C has twelve ports, including four SFP+ (fibre) and eight SFP+ (fibre)/ RJ45 (copper) combo ports whil...

Digital security technology brings more comfort but, amongst many manufacturers and users, also raises the question of unwanted attacks by data thieves. The door system with video-based access checking, the fire alarm controllable using an app or also the house technology connected to the control room - how can the data arising here be protected in the best possible way? The world's leading fair for civil security with its own Cyber Security Conference will provide information about these things...

The manufacturer of IP video door stations, Bird Home Automation Group, announced the release of its latest IP converter DoorBird D301. Shipments will begin in May 2018. The Berlin-based company's award-winning product enables the user to communicate with anyone standing at their front door via smartphone or tablet – regardless of whether they are at home or not. The new DoorBird D301 converts conventional door intercom systems into IP door intercoms. Thus, residents can benefit from the...

Homey, the smart home platform developed by the Dutch company Athom, has integrated Vanderbilt’s SPC security systems. This has been announced by Athom and Vanderbilt. The partnership adds the certified security system of Vanderbilt to the popular Smart Home Platform, Homey. The integration allows users to use their security system for other purposes too. “This is useful in many cases,” explains Stefan Witkamp, Commercial Director of Athom. “Take your motion sensors. The...

GJD, a manufacturer, designer and supplier of electronic perimeter detectors and high performance LED illuminators, continues to reinforce its international world class reputation with its advanced product range of D-TECT IP external motion detectors. The D-TECT IP range provides flexible volumetric field of view sensing, making the range suitable for intruder monitoring, CCTV surveillance and other alarm warning requirements. The range is easy to install for both new and experienced IP motion...

ADT, a provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, announced the acquisition of Acme Security Systems. Acme will join forces with recently acquired Aronson Security Group (ASG) to further drive commercial growth and expansion. Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 1974, Acme is among one of the largest privately held security systems integrators in the Bay Area, focusing on electronic security systems, access con...

ISC West and ISC East, both sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), were named to Trade Show Executive's Fastest 50 Lists for extraordinary growth. Both shows will be honoured at TSE’s Fastest 50 Awards & Summit, taking place June 13-15 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. ISC East was named one of the “Fastest 50” growing shows in the country by Net Square Feet of Exhibit Space. ISC West was included in the “Next 50” list for its impressive growth in tot...

MOBOTIX are showcasing its innovation solutions in the areas of video security, building automation and access control at The Light + Building 2018 event, scheduled to take place from the 18th to 23rd March at Messe Frankfurt exhibition grounds in Frankfurt, Germany. Information on a range of new software solutions will also be presented to trade fair attendees at Booth 80, Hall 9.1. One solution that will stand out at the trade exhibition is the Cactus Concept, which aims at minimising the ris...

LILIN Americas, an entity of IP video provider Merit LILIN serving North, Central and South America, has announced that it will be showcasing GJD outdoor intrusion sensors and security lighting technology at the ISC West exhibition, alongside its extensive range of IP cameras, recorders and accessories. ISC West is scheduled to take place from April 11th to 13th 2018, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Interactive product demonstrations of GJD equipment will be shown...

GJD, a manufacturer and designer of smart electronic perimeter detection and high-performance LED illumination equipment, is proud to announce it is showcasing an extensive range of outdoor intrusion sensors and security lighting technology at the ISC West exhibition. The exhibition takes place from April 11th to 13th 2018, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Las Vegas. Interactive product demonstrations will be shown on the LILIN Americas booth. GJD formed a strategic partnership with L...

Nortek Security & Control LLC (NSC), a global supplier of security, home control, and wellness technology products and solutions, has introduced a Technician Certification Training Program. The program offers pre-scheduled distributor training events, on-site education events, and ongoing training webinars for installing dealers, technicians and system integrators throughout 2018. “After participating in a training class, I can confidently say the programme up-leveled my product and i...

ADT Inc., a global provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, announced the completed acquisition of Aronson Security Group, Inc. (ASG). Headquartered in Renton, Washington, and in the security business for 55 years, ASG employs nearly 170 team members, including risk and security programme consultants, advanced integration services, consulting and design engineers and a National Program Management team, as well as tech...

Navigating through security integration options can be extremely complicated and time-consuming. Clients demand exceptional performance and functionality in security systems for environments as diverse as retail, commercial, industrial, domestic, healthcare, and monitoring stations. Vanderbilt is positioned to help clients through this maze by finding the best-integrated solutions to solve this challenge. Vanderbilt offers a wide range of integration choices including card management, cloud-bas...