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Integrators and healthcare end-users have pivoted with the times as security work must go on despite COVID restrictions.
Healthcare
Healthcare's New Normal
Jan. 15, 2021
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Video Analytics
Is AWS Panorama a Game-Changer for Video Analytics?
Jan. 15, 2021
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COVID-19
Security Business Product Spotlight: Temperature Screening
Jan. 15, 2021
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Recently, healthcare identification methods such as plastic ID cards and barcoded wristbands are giving way to newer solutions featuring one of three biometric technologies – facial, fingerprint or iris recognition.
Healthcare
Biometrics for Patient Identification
Jan. 15, 2021
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Electronic Access Control can address sometimes overlooked areas where touch-free solutions could be deployed, including on mobile medical carts.
Healthcare
More Touchless Opportunities in Healthcare
Jan. 15, 2021
More content from January 2021
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From COVID contact tracing to electronic medical record integration, visitor management system options for healthcare organizations are continually evolving.
Healthcare
Visitor Management Systems Adapt to Healthcare
From COVID contact tracing to electronic medical record integration, the options for healthcare organizations are continually evolving
Jan. 15, 2021
The OSDP Product verification process has already been completed for three products from Wavelynx; three from Farpointe Data; and one from Cypress Integration. Products from Allegion, HID Global, Deister Electronics and Third Millennium are deep into the verification process.
Access Control
OSDP Takes the Next Big Step
Updated version of the access control spec and growing list of verified products pave the way for widespread adoption
Jan. 15, 2021
Brian Coulombe (
[email protected]
) is Principal and Director of Operations at Ross & Baruzzini | DVS. Connect with him on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/brian-coulombe or Twitter, @DVS_RB.
Video Surveillance
Tech Trends: A Quantum Leap in Image Sensors
Quantum Dot technology is poised to revolutionize video surveillance
Jan. 15, 2021
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Integrators
Security Business 2021 Mobile Apps Guide
Integrator-focused apps for installation, productivity and business success
Jan. 15, 2021
Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine (www.securitybusinessmag.com). Email him your comments or topic suggestions at
[email protected]
.
Integrators
Editor's Note: The Latest COVID Impacts on Your Business
Take a closer look at a new California law, as well as a new wave of vaccine-related phishing attacks
Jan. 15, 2021
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: A Forgotten Secret to Sales Success
Four ways that repetition will improve your performance
Jan. 15, 2021
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
[email protected]
.
Facial Recognition Solutions
Legal Brief: Facial Recognition Makes Steady Progress
Latest NIST study confirms vendor improvements in detecting masked faces
Jan. 15, 2021
Ric McCullough is President of PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
Integrators
Insider Intelligence: Embrace Empathy in 2021
How it can help improve relationships with both customers and employees
Jan. 15, 2021
Securityhunter
Integrators
Securityhunter awarded Social Security Administration BPA
Blanket Purchase Agreement to provide security systems and support services to various Social Security Administration (SSA) locations nationwide
Jan. 5, 2021
Permar Security
Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
Per Mar acquires Floyd Total Security
Per Mar's Largest Acquisition to Date
Jan. 5, 2021
Alarm Detection Systems
Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
Alarm Detection Systems becomes commercial customer of Eastern Bank
Security Alarm Lending Group Selected By Family-Owned Business For Full Banking Solution Including $10 Million Loan Facility For Working Capital
Jan. 5, 2021
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Installation Tools & Equipment
Henry Siemon named President & CEO of The Siemon Company
Carl Siemon, who has served as President and CEO since 1982, will continue to serve on the Board of Directors
Jan. 5, 2021
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Video Surveillance
Teledyne to acquire FLIR in $8B deal
Deal expected to close later this year
Jan. 4, 2021
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Integrators
Doyle Security Systems acquires Hart Alarm and Austin Locksmithing & Security
Acquisitions expand Doyle's presence throughout New York
Jan. 4, 2021
Alarm Detection Systems
Integrators
Alarm Detection Systems (ADS) acquires Illini Security Services
ADS adds more Illinois-based customers
Jan. 4, 2021
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It is the recent advances in deep learning that have attracted billions of dollars of annual investment in video analytics and has resulted in very significant improvements in video analytics capabilities, which has been good news for the security video industry. However, advances in video analytics have historically been a good-news/bad-news situation for the security industry, which has already experienced two over-hyped phases of video analytics, with a third one on the way.
Video Analytics
Real Words or Buzzwords?: Computer Vision
Why a good understanding of the computer vision concept is important for evaluating today’s security video analytics products
Dec. 29, 2020
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The push for standards and operating consistencies has been an almost Quixotic quest for manufacturers, systems integrators and end-users to facilitate open systems and interoperability.
Video Surveillance
Executive Q&A: The evolution of ONVIF’s Profile M standard
Profile M supports metadata and analytic configurations that are so important in today’s digitally-driven security industry
Dec. 24, 2020
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Integrators
Brinks Home Security acquires Select Security
Acquisition adds more than 38K residential and commercial accounts
Dec. 24, 2020
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Access Control
LenelS2 integration with Seek Thermal’s Contactless Thermal Imaging System to support healthy buildings
The new integration allows businesses to identify individuals with elevated skin temperature through a contactless solution
Dec. 22, 2020
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SecurityInfoWatch.com takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2020.
Integrators
Year in Review: The Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2020
A look back on the events that made industry headlines in a year defined by Covid-19
Dec. 22, 2020
Matt Barnette will take over as CEO of PSA Security Network on Jan. 1.
Integrators
PSA Security Network names Matt Barnette CEO
Former HID, Mercury Security executive to take over for retiring Bill Bozeman
Dec. 21, 2020
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Badging & Visitor Management Systems and Software
Honeywell acquires Sine Group
Sine’s technology to provide a cloud-based mobile platform for Honeywell Forge
Dec. 15, 2020
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Integrators
IFSEC rescheduled to July 2021
Event will now take place just a week prior to ISC West
Dec. 15, 2020
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A new study from the National Retail Federation, which polled loss prevention executives at 61 companies, found that 75% of retailers had experienced an increase in organized retail crime activity in the past year, up from 68% last year. Additionally, losses from ORC averaged nearly $720,000 per $1 billion in sales, a 2% increase from last year.
Retail
Study: ORC continues to plague retailers at record levels
Losses from ORC top $700K per $1B in sales for the fifth year in a row
Dec. 15, 2020
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Alarms & Monitoring
Alarm.com acquires Shooter Detection Systems
Company continues to build on its commercial solutions portfolio with latest purchase
Dec. 14, 2020
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Home Alarm Systems
ADT completes acquisition of CellBounce
Company’s 3G-to-4G radio conversion technology now certified for use on AT&T’s network
Dec. 10, 2020
Connect One Assa Abloy Aperio Integration Chart December 2020
Access Control
ASSA ABLOY integrates Aperio wireless technology with Connect ONE from Connected Technologies
Protect more doors cost-effectively, works with leading control panels
Dec. 10, 2020
Sia Rise Appointments
Video Surveillance
SIA names new chair and vice chair to lead SIA RISE community
Erin Mann of Allegion Canada and Kelsey Carnell of Axis Communications will guide RISE in fostering the careers of young security talent
Dec. 10, 2020
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Access & Identity
Johnson Controls and Microsoft announce global collaboration
Industry giants launch integration between OpenBlue Digital Twin and Azure Digital Twins
Dec. 9, 2020
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G4S has agreed to be acquired by Allied Universal as part of a $5 billion deal between the tow companies.
Protective Operations & Guard Services
G4S agrees to be acquired by Allied Universal
$5B deal brings six-month long bidding war for company to a close
Dec. 8, 2020
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Locks
ASSA ABLOY announces Medeco Security Locks ISO 27001 recertification
Company continues to prioritize information security standards in manufacturing
Dec. 8, 2020
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Integrators
General Security buys Access Alarm & Security Systems of Florida
Transaction facilitated by Davis Mergers & Acquisitions Group
Dec. 8, 2020
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Integrators
MCA acquires CodeLynk
Company continues its security portfolio expansion
Dec. 8, 2020
Craig Jordan and Bert Bongard
Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
LVC acquires Commercial Fire & Security LLC
Company adds customers in Wisconsin and Minnesota
Dec. 5, 2020
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Video Insight VMS plug-in and MOBOTIX thermal camera integration helps detect elevated skin temperature and issue alerts.
Night-Vision, Thermal & Infrared Cameras
Panasonic i-PRO and MOBOTIX partner on thermal camera solution
Video Insight VMS plug-in and MOBOTIX thermal cameras detect elevated skin temperature and issue alerts
Dec. 4, 2020
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Access Control
Touch-free eBook from dormakaba helps facilities design ‘cleaner’ buildings
Addresses the five most critical points where hygiene is important
Dec. 4, 2020
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Integrators
ADT Commercial acquires CLS Technology
Acquisition to expand company’s capabilities in the Houston market
Dec. 3, 2020
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Video Management Software/VMS
Milestone extends technical support hours, enhances comprehensive services
Technical support now available to company's partners two hours earlier
Dec. 2, 2020
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Integrators
Convergint Technologies announces two acquisitions
Company deepens its expertise in financial and healthcare industries with purchase of Innovative Medical Systems and Smith Hamilton, Inc.
Dec. 2, 2020
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The Calipsa Video Monitoring Report 2020 found 47% of respondents said the pandemic had stimulated business growth, providing an average 33% increase in clients and a 30% boost in revenue. More than a third (37%) of businesses reported no change in performance, while 16% said their operations had declined.
Central Station Alarm Monitoring
Calipsa survey shows video monitoring centers surviving COVID-19
Nearly half of respondents report increased business during pandemic
Nov. 25, 2020
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Installation Tools & Equipment
ComNet adds Razberi line to product offering
Razberi solution suite combined with ComNet communication products will enable companies to deploy a simple, secure, video surveillance system
Nov. 25, 2020
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Integrators
Mobile Communications of America acquires S3 Integration
Purchase expands MCA’s geographic footprint
Nov. 25, 2020
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Integrators
ESA's National Training School releases four new video CEU courses
Courses are available now and will help students maintain certifications and licenses
Nov. 24, 2020
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Jim Geyer has joined Sage Integration as vice president of sales.
Integrators
Sage Integration names Jim Geyer vice president of sales
Industry veteran brings 22 years of sales management experience
Nov. 18, 2020