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    SecurityInfoWatch.com, Security Business and Security Technology Executive (STE) magazines honor the industry’s most innovative and collaborative security projects
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    Look back at three of 2019’s biggest developments in the security industry, with analysis on how they will impact the industry in the months and years to come.
    Integrators

    2019 Trends to Shape 2020 Security Business Outlook

    Joel Griffin
    Jan. 15, 2020
    Security Business Jan. 2020 Cover Story: Analysts identify the top three trends of the past year, along with their potential impact in the months and years to come
    Photo: Getty Images
    Remote guarding systems connect surveillance cameras, sensors and analytics to monitoring center environments, with security operators acting as virtual guards.
    Alarms & Monitoring

    Tech Improves Remote Guarding and Monitoring

    Daniel Gundlach
    Jan. 15, 2020
    New video verification technologies are enabling integrators to address previous issues and create a more reliable solution
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    Typical social media advertising campaigns enable users to target geography or particular users and create measurable results.
    Integrators

    Security Marketing on a Shoestring Budget

    Paul Rothman
    Jan. 15, 2020
    Seven tips and tons of advice from industry veterans John Loud and Joseph Mitton
    Photo: Getty Images
    Explosion-proof cameras can help integrators provide value in the emerging oil & gas vertical.
    Video Surveillance

    Surveillance Technology Creates Opportunities in Oil & Gas Market

    Michael Shipley
    Jan. 15, 2020
    How explosion-proof cameras can help integrators provide value in this emerging vertical

    More content from January 2020

    802.3bt changes the game on how Power over Ethernet can be used
    PoE Solutions

    Harness the Latest PoE Standard

    Ronnie Pennington
    Jan. 15, 2020
    802.3bt changes the game on how Power over Ethernet can be used
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    Integrators

    2020 Security Business Mobile Apps Guide

    Jan. 15, 2020
    Integrator-focused apps for installation, productivity and business success
    Brian Coulombe is Principal and Director of Operations at DVS, a division of Ross & Baruzzini. Contact him at bcoulombe@dvssecurity.com, through Linked in at www.linkedin.com/in/brian-coulombe, or on Twitter @DVS_RB.
    Alarm Contacts & Switches

    Tech Trends: An Alternative to Traditional Door Contacts

    Brian Coulombe
    Jan. 15, 2020
    With the potential loss of Sentrol products, it may be time to reassess legacy contact technology from alarm systems
    Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine (www.securitybusinessmag.com). Email him your comments or topic suggestions at prothman@securitybusinessmag.com.
    Cybersecurity

    Ransomware: Definitely Not a Fad

    Paul Rothman
    Jan. 15, 2020
    Coordinated attacks that crippled a major city for weeks are the symptoms of a market crying out for assistance from our industry
    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.
    Integrators

    Modern Selling: Be Proactive in 2020

    Chris Peterson
    Jan. 15, 2020
    My top advice for salespeople is to get away from being reactive…here are four ways to make it happen
    Timothy J. Pastore, Esq., is a Partner in the New York office of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP (www.mmwr.com), where he is Vice-Chair of the Litigation Department. Before entering private practice, Mr. Pastore was an officer and Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the U.S. Air Force and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. Reach him at (212) 551-7707 or by e-mail at tpastore@mmwr.com.
    Emergency Communications Equipment

    Legal Brief: FirstNet - From Tragedy to Triumph

    Timothy J. Pastore, Esq.
    Jan. 15, 2020
    How the communications network came to be, and how the alarm industry can be a part of it
    Ric McCullough is President of PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742
    Integrators

    Insider Intelligence: Be a More Complete Person in 2020

    Ric McCullough
    Jan. 15, 2020
    Three key qualities to embrace in your personal and professional journey
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    Integrators

    PSA TEC 2020 education lineup and conference agenda announced

    PSA Security Network
    Jan. 15, 2020
    General registration now open for April 20-23 event
    WESCO and Anixter announced on Monday that their boards of directors have unanimously approved a merger agreement under which WESCO will acquire Anixter in a deal valued at $4.5 billion.
    Distributors

    WESCO wins bidding war for Anixter

    Staff Reports
    Jan. 14, 2020
    Private equity firm declines to match offer, WESCO and Anixter boards approve merger agreement
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    Installation Tools & Equipment

    Platinum Tools names Scott Lipsett as marketing manager

    Platinum Tools
    Jan. 2, 2020
    Lipsett takes over for Jason Chesla, who was named National Accounts Manager
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    Alarms & Monitoring

    Inovonics announces ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certification

    Inovonics Wireless Corporation
    Jan. 2, 2020
    Certification reflects the company's commitment to use resources responsibly and to carefully consider environmental impacts
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    Video Management Software/VMS

    Paxton Access and Hanwha Techwin announce technology integration

    Paxton Access Inc.
    Jan. 2, 2020
    Net2 networked access control system integrated with Wisenet WAVE VMS
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    Locks

    RemoteLock makes smart lock line available via new distribution partners

    RemoteLock
    Jan. 2, 2020
    Regional Distributors Silmar Electronics and Security Data Supply to carry the products
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    Critical Infrastructure

    Honeywell acquires gas monitoring solution provider

    Honeywell
    Jan. 2, 2020
    Rebellion Photonics joins the company with its intelligent, automated, visual gas monitoring solutions for the oil & gas and petrochemical markets
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    ISC West

    Mission 500 opens nominations for annual awards

    Mission 500
    Jan. 2, 2020
    Corporate Social Responsibility and Humanitarian Award honorees to be recognized at ISC West ceremony
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    Residential Technologies

    Silicon Labs and Z-Wave Alliance to open Z-Wave Spec as a wireless standard

    The Z-Wave Alliance
    Jan. 2, 2020
    With this change, semiconductor and software suppliers will be able to join the Z-Wave ecosystem
    Powerhouse Alliance
    Security Industry Services

    PowerHouse Alliance adds AlarMax as new distributor member

    PowerHouse Alliance
    Jan. 2, 2020
    The 13th distributor member will add even more convenient locations across the U.S. to the PowerHouse Alliance in 2020
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    Integrators

    Bates Security owners launch IT Managed Services provider

    Bates Security
    Jan. 2, 2020
    Heron Managed Services is "a natural progression and evolution of our business model to better serve our customers," says Jeremy Bates
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    Ron Oetjen, the former President of Intelligent Access Systems, has joined Strategic Security Solutions.
    Integrators

    Ron Oetjen joins Raleigh-based Strategic Security Solutions

    Jan. 2, 2020
    Industry veteran comes back to the integration market
    Facial recognition is a fast-advancing technology in a constant cycle of improvements and is widely adopted across the public and private sectors. Reports from non-biased organizations like NIST are immensely valuable.
    Facial Recognition Solutions

    SIA applauds NIST study on facial recognition

    Security Industry Association (SIA)
    Dec. 27, 2019
    The study recognizes areas for improvement within algorithms and offers direction for technology advance
    Image Courtesy of BigStock.com
    The ever-evolving cyber threat landscape continues to grow as more cloud applications are added, the IoT universe expands with myriad more devices and data stockpiles explode.
    Cybersecurity

    Experts weigh in on cybersecurity predictions for 2020

    Steve Lasky
    Dec. 27, 2019
    The top 6 threats for next year revolve around IoT, cloud, ransomware, 5G, privacy and election security
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    SIA, ASIS and PSA Security Network discuss technology, business trends to watch in this SecurityInfoWatch.com roundtable.
    Integrators

    Roundtable: Security Tech, Business Trends to Watch in 2020

    Joel Griffin
    Dec. 27, 2019
    Industry experts share their predictions for the year ahead
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    SecurityInfoWatch.com takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2019.
    Integrators

    Year in Review: The Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2019

    Joel Griffin
    Dec. 23, 2019
    A look back at the events that made headlines and their impact on the industry
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    A new study says that while digital transformation (DX) “enables financial institutions to introduce new business models and reach more customers in new and innovative ways, it also introduces added difficulties for information security professionals.
    Cybersecurity

    Digital transformation in the financial sector exacerbates risk

    Steve Lasky
    Dec. 20, 2019
    New data security report cites the complexity of digital platforms and lax security for increased cyber threats
    Bill Bozeman, who has served as CEO of PSA Security Network for more than 20 years, has announced a succession plan for the organization, with a search underway for a new CEO.
    Integrators

    Bozeman Announces CEO Transition Plan for PSA

    Paul Rothman
    Dec. 20, 2019
    Exclusive Q&A: Integrator group CEO talks about moving on, the younger generation, key trends and technologies, and more
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    Researchers discovered that both 4G LTE and 5G networks called for the unencrypted transmission of device capabilities that could leave some devices susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks.
    Managed Network Security

    Welcome to the 5G era revolution

    Russ Mohr
    Dec. 19, 2019
    5G is heralded as a secure cellular technology to date, but some recent well publicized exploits shouldn’t be ignored
    PSA recently announced the addition of Defendify to the partners in its Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) program.
    Integrators

    PSA announces partnership with Defendify for managed security service provider program

    PSA Security Network
    Dec. 19, 2019
    MSSP program designed to help integrators diversify their service offerings
    Pivot3 recently announced the addition of new artificial intelligence (AI) and automation features to its Acuity software to address the data protection challenges often faced in large-scale hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) deployments.
    Video Analytics

    Pivot3 adds AI, automation features to its Acuity software

    Pivot3 Inc.
    Dec. 19, 2019
    Company enhances resilience for large-scale HCI deployments
    Boring Labs Recognised Milestone Systems 920x533
    Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

    The Boring Labs becomes Milestone Systems’ Gold Technology Partner

    Milestone Systems
    Dec. 18, 2019
    Integrating The Boring Toolbox with Milestone Systems takes the tediousness out of managing and reporting for large video management estates
    (Image courtesy SIA)
    SIA is now accepting applications for the Denis R. Hebert Identity Management Scholarship. This program, presented in partnership with the Center for Identity at the University of Texas at Austin, will offer two $5,000 scholarships for SIA members to help further their education in the field of identity management. The scholarship was named after Hebert, a member of SIA’s Board of Directors and immediate past chairman of the board, serving as chair from 2016 to 2018. Hebert also serves as president of Feenics Inc.
    Access & Identity

    SIA opens 2020 Denis R. Hebert Identity Management Scholarship opportunity

    Security Industry Association (SIA)
    Dec. 18, 2019
    Scholarship program offers $10K in awards to support professional development in the identity management field
    (Image courtesy BICSI)
    A view of the show floor at the 2019 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition.
    Integrators

    News and notes from the 2019 BICSI Fall Conference

    Steve Surfaro
    Dec. 13, 2019
    A look back and what made headlines at this year's show
    (Image courtesy Hanwha Techwin)
    Father Joe’s Villages, a non-profit organization with a mission to prevent and end homelessness in San Diego, has chosen to install security cameras from Hanwha Techwin to ensure the safety of its clients, staff, and volunteers.
    Video Surveillance

    Hanwha solutions help Father Joe’s Villages protect the homeless in San Diego

    Hanwha Vision America
    Dec. 12, 2019
    Company’s cameras watch over non-profit’s clients, staff and volunteers
    (Image courtesy bigstockphoto.com)
    More than two-thirds of retailers surveyed as part of the NRF's 15th annual organized retail crime (ORC) study say they have seen an increased in ORC over the past year.
    Retail

    Study: Two-thirds of retailers see uptick in organized retail crime

    Dec. 11, 2019
    ORC losses averaged more than $700K per $1B in sales over the past year
    (Photo courtesy Ojo Technology)
    Chris Krajewski has been named VP of Services at Ojo Technology.
    Integrators

    Chris Krajewski named VP of Services at Ojo Technology

    Ojo Technology
    Dec. 10, 2019
    Krajewski previously served as general manager of the company’s Central Valley office in Stockton, Calif.
    (Image courtesy Avigilon)
    The latest version of Avigilon Control Center (ACC) incorporates artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition technology.
    Facial Recognition Solutions

    Avigilon adds appearance alerts to commercial video management software

    Avigilon by Motorola Solutions
    Dec. 9, 2019
    AI-powered facial recognition technology will help commercial customers enhance safety and efficiency
    (Image courtesy Honeywell)
    Vikas Chadha, Vice President for Commercial Security at Honeywell, addresses attendees during a panel discussion at the company's recent Building for the Future event in Miami.
    Video Surveillance

    Manufacturer 1-on-1: Honeywell's Vikas Chadha

    Joel Griffin
    Dec. 6, 2019
    Company's VP of Commercial Security chats with SIW about the impact of Resideo spin-off, industry trends
    (Image courtesy ESA)
    ESA is now accepting entries to its 2020 Youth Scholarship Program.
    Integrators

    ESA opens 2020 scholarship applications for children of first responders

    Electronic Security Association (ESA)
    Dec. 5, 2019
    Youth Scholarship Program has contributed over $700K to deserving high school seniors
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    Alarms & Monitoring

    U.S. International Trade Commission rules in favor of Nortek Security & Control

    Nice/Nortek Control
    Dec. 5, 2019
    Judge awards attorney’s fees resulting from plaintiff’s sanctionable conduct
    (Photo courtesy Panasonic)
    Bill Brennan, Vice President of Panasonic's Security Division, speaks at the company's recently held Partner Summit in Tucson, Ariz.
    Video Surveillance

    Panasonic presents new company roadmap at partner summit

    i-PRO Americas Inc.
    Dec. 4, 2019
    Company launches new identity with a promise to help customers make critical decisions by capturing moments of truth
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    Industry Trade Associations

    ONVIF reflects on 2019 accomplishments at its annual meeting

    ONVIF
    Dec. 3, 2019
    ONVIF profiles have increasingly been included in various bid and specification processes in projects around the world becoming de-facto standards
    Resideo president and CEO Mike Nefkens is stepping down to focus on family health issues.
    Residential Technologies

    Resideo CEO Mike Nefkens to step down

    Dec. 3, 2019
    Committee led by industry veteran Andy Teich to provide leadership during CEO transition period
    Penedrgraph Systems Inc
    Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

    Convergint acquires Pendergraph Systems

    Convergint Technologies LLC
    Dec. 3, 2019
    Oklahoma-based integrator is the company's fifth acquisition of 2019