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    Security Business New Prods
    The latest innovations from security manufacturers
    Jan. 18, 2019
    Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Ray can be reached at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or followed on Twitter @RayCoulombe.
    Specifying a cyber-secure installation starts with a consultant, but must take into account the capabilities of the integrator
    Jan. 18, 2019
    Chris Peterson is the founder and president of Vector Firm (www.vectorfirm.com), a sales consulting and training company built specifically for the security industry. To request more info about the company, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/12361573.
    5 ways to "keep calm and carry on" in sales
    Jan. 18, 2019
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    Residential integrators have an array of new smart home sensor options to offer in addition to intrusion detection
    Residential integrators have an array of new options to offer in addition to intrusion detection
    Jan. 18, 2019
    Bred as guard dogs for livestock, Anthony’s dogs are perfectly suited for security.
    As a home-based security team, these oversized beings have taught me five essentials about leadership
    Jan. 18, 2019
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    Why supervisors – not executives – should be delivering the first message
    Why supervisors – not executives – should be delivering the first message
    Jan. 18, 2019
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    40-year-old publication changes name to keep pace with current business and technology trends
    Jan. 18, 2019
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    Same great magazine, same great content…more relevant name
    Jan. 18, 2019
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    According to a story first reported by Bloomberg this week, UTC has decided to hold off on selling its Chubb Field Services business for now due to “recent market volatility.”
    Bids for unit reportedly came in below what company was asking for
    Jan. 11, 2019
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    Check out the results of the 2019 Fast50 rankings and market research, along with links to all eight years of the program's history
    Jan. 11, 2019
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    SecurityInfoWatch.com takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2018.
    A look back at the events that made headlines in 2018 and their industry impact
    Jan. 4, 2019
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    Security Information & Management Systems Inc (SIMS) products to integrate with Bold Perennial product lines
    Jan. 2, 2019
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    New courses cover networking, mathematics, science, project management, customer service
    Jan. 2, 2019
    Ads Security
    Acquisition expands company's presence in Louisville, Ky.
    Jan. 2, 2019
    The PASS school safety and security guidelines are the most comprehensive information available on best practices specifically for securing K-12 school facilities
    Fourth-edition guidelines expanded to address new school security challenges
    Jan. 2, 2019
    Viscount
    As part of the transaction, certain liabilities related to the purchased assets will also be assumed by Identiv
    Dec. 27, 2018
    “Open Options has always had (open-architecture) as part of its DNA, and we recognize the benefit of moving in that direction across the rest of (ACRE) as well.” – Joseph Grillo, CEO of ACRE
    Security holding company hopes to blend open architecture EAC technology into existing solutions
    Dec. 26, 2018
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    Acquisition creates one of the largest VMS, PSIM and Video Analytics providers for mid-market and enterprise organizations
    Dec. 26, 2018
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    A federal judge recently tossed a lawsuit filed earlier this year by the Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA) and the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), which claimed an alarm ordinance passed by the City of Sandy Springs, Ga., in 2017 was unconstitutional.
    Alarm industry, Metro Atlanta municipality remain at odds over alarm ordinance
    Dec. 21, 2018
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    Company leverages West to accelerate accurate data and response information to first responders
    Dec. 19, 2018
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    The UTA police at has selected Architect Blue multi-technology readers—combining three identification technologies: 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, and Bluetooth—and the STid Mobile ID solution in order to control access to its premises and facilitate technological migration to advanced security levels.
    Company’s access control technology deployed throughout PD’s premises
    Dec. 19, 2018
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    13 organizations to receive $10,000 of integrated security services and products
    Dec. 18, 2018
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    Chicago firefighters and police salute the ambulance carrying the body of Officer Samuel Jimenez outside of the Medical Examiners office at Leavitt and West Harrison streets in Chicago on Nov. 19, 2018. Jimenez was killed at Mercy Hospital today.
    Incident highlights the need for better access control, active shooter risk assessments in healthcare
    Dec. 14, 2018
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    First row (l to r) - Phillippe Forman; Kyle Fletcher; Boys who live in the home. Second row (l to r) - Gwynn Turner; Stephanie Lutz, Wesco; George Fletcher, Mission 500; Guillermo, Site Foreman; Daniel Plaza, Aiphone; Jackie Pruter, Brinks; Matt Rios, Axis; Women who live in home. Third row (l to r) - Sarahi Sanpedro, Brinks; Jason Lutz, Residio, Alan Forman; Altronix, Mariane Chew, Hikvision; Martha Entwistle, Hikvision; Shane Nikov, Hikvision; Rick Bunnell, Retired, Schneider Electric; Nick Pintaro, Axis; Patrick Cooke, Milestone; Brian Hayes, Milestone; Stephanie Mayes, Synetics Global; Dad of the house. Fourth row (l to r) – Roland Cruz, FE Puerto Rico; Tom Nolan, Mission 500; Eric Hattey, Brinks
    Security industry pros help repair homes of families impacted by Hurricane Maria
    Dec. 13, 2018
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    Early bird pricing ends Jan. 12
    Dec. 13, 2018
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    Altronix LINQ dashboard.
    Altronix LINQ network power management solutions interface with Lenel’s OnGuard access control security system
    Dec. 13, 2018
    ASSA ABLOY's new Preferred Installer program features a national network of Intertek certified hardware installers who are highly skilled in providing physical installation of its integrated electronic locking devices.
    NEW HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 13 2018 — ASSA ABLOY is pleased to announce its new Preferred Installer program. Building on decades of experience in the higher education market, ASSA ...
    Dec. 13, 2018
    WeSuite President Tracy Larson, has written a free educational booklet that provides actionable steps that sales professionals within security and technology organizations can take to create more powerful and winning proposals.
    Booklet authored by company's president offers insider tips for creating winning sales proposals
    Dec. 13, 2018
    Resideo will be opening a new headquarters and software development center in Austin, Texas, in 2019.
    Facility to feature a software development and customer experience center
    Dec. 12, 2018
    Johnson Controls has announced that it has partnered with Civic Technologies, the global digital identity leader. Johnson Controls will integrate the Civic Secure ID Platform (SIP) with C-CURE 9000 Security and Event Management Systems from Software House to provide visitor management with greater data privacy and protection, enabling building visitors to securely present their verifiable identity using the Civic App.
    C-CURE 9000 will integrate with the Civic App to seamlessly authenticate registered visitors without needing to collect or store their Personally Identifiable Information (PII...
    Dec. 12, 2018
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    Rick Caruthers has been named president at Galaxy Control Systems.
    Transition reflects company’s long-term planning and succession strategy
    Dec. 10, 2018
    Genetec's Security Center Omnicast its video management system (VMS) has received the UL 2900-2-3 Level 3 cybersecurity certification.
    UL awards Security Center Omnicast VMS system with highest level of its Cybersecurity Assurance Program in ‘Security and Life Safety’ category
    Dec. 10, 2018
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    Complete live video monitoring sales, design, and support for dealers greatly expands company’s industry and geographic reach
    Dec. 7, 2018
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    Acquisition expands company’s footprint in the Western U.S.
    Dec. 7, 2018
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    James Chong is the Founder and CEO of VidSys.
    Vidsys Founder and CEO James Chong chats with SIW about the evolution of PSIM technology
    Dec. 7, 2018
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    The MedMen cannabis boutiques in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles represent the high-end cannabis retail market in the United States.
    Consultants, vendors and systems integrators willing to navigate changing landscape can reap big profits
    Dec. 7, 2018
    SDC has promoted Shane Geringer to lead it into the next chapter of their storied history of growth, invention and independence in the electronic door security and access control industry. He represents the third generation of his family to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at SDC.
    Geringer has been an integral member of the SDC team since 1988
    Dec. 3, 2018
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    Honeywell's Morris Plains, N.J., corporate headquarters was opened just three years ago.
    Company to retain a presence in New Jersey despite change
    Dec. 3, 2018
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    Since its founding in 1993, Security-Net has been recognized as the top group of security systems integrators within the industry
    Nov. 30, 2018
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    United Technologies Corp. on Monday announced that it is separating into three independent companies following the closing of its $30 billion acquisition of aerospace firm Rockwell Collins. UTC Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes also confirmed that the company is exploring the possibility of divesting the fire and security “field” business from Carrier prior to the official spin-off.
    Climate, Controls & Security unit to be renamed as Carrier
    Nov. 27, 2018
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    Tim Shen is the Marketing Director for Dahua Technology USA and Chairman of the ONVIF Communications Committee.
    Dahua's Tim Shen chats with SIW about the recently released Profile T and the standards organization's strategy for the future
    Nov. 6, 2018