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Z-Wave Alliance announces support of cybersecurity labeling programs for IoT devices
May 3, 2024SSN Staff
BEAVERTON, Ore. – The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization, announced its full support of the latest cybersecurity labeling programs for IoT and connected devices.
In conjunction with the Z-Wave Alliance Summit & Unplug Fest 2024, the Alliance has announced that the Z-Wave protocol security framework meets, and in some cases exceeds, the regulations and requirements set forth by the recently announced U.S. Cyber Trust Mark.
“Robust device security has long-stood...
LVT adds Cranney as CRO
May 3, 2024SSN Staff
AMERICAN FORK, Utah – LiveView Technologies (LVT), a customizable mobile surveillance solutions provider, has appointed Mark Cranney as chief revenue officer (CRO). Cranney will oversee the expansion of the company’s go-to-market strategy and operations.
“Life safety and security are urgent initiatives for enterprises, educational institutions, and government agencies,” said Cranney. “I’m in awe of the results customers have with LVT, which is creating a safer...
Q2 sales flat for Johnson Controls, may be eyeing sale of ADT Alarms business
May 3, 2024SSN Staff
CORK, Ireland – Johnson Controls International (JCI) plc has reported its fiscal second quarter (Q2) 2024 results, and the company may be looking to divest itself of one of its non-core businesses.
GAAP earnings per share (“EPS”) of $(0.41). Excluding special items, adjusted EPS was $0.78 (see attached footnotes for non-GAAP reconciliation). Sales in the quarter of $6.7 billion were flat compared to the prior year on an as reported basis and increased 1% organically. GAAP...
NAPCO StarLink Operations Center (NOC) receives SOC 2 rating
May 3, 2024SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y.—NAPCO Security Technologies has announced that its StarLink Network Operations Center (NOC) is now SOC 2 rated.
In addition to its UL-listed certifications, NAPCO’s StarLink NOC has undergone rigorous criteria to implement and meet SOC policies & trust services criteria for cybersecurity and data privacy protection, i.e., providing added security for all NAPCO dealer accounts.
NAPCO took these important steps even as cyberattack breaches and huge ransomware demands...
SimSpace welcomes Matt Knutsen as new CRO
May 2, 2024SSN Staff
BOSTON – SimSpace has announced the appointment of Matt Knutsen as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
Knutsen is expected to spearhead the company’s global sales and revenue growth strategy, drive expansion initiatives, and foster strategic partnerships to stress test businesses’ and state agencies’ people, processes and technologies.
A two decade veteran of the field, Knutsen most recently held the position of CRO at cyber training provider Immersive Labs, where he...
NAPCO promotes two new sales directors
May 1, 2024SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. – Napco Security Technologies, Inc., have announced the recent promotion of two regional sales managers, to Sales Director, Troy Bonnano, for Napco Security & Fire, and Rob Etmans, for Napco Access Pro divisions.
Stephen Spinelli, SVP of Sales for NAPCO Security Technologies, and its divisions said, “Both these sales professionals, joined the Company about 4 years ago, and in a relatively short time have distinguished themselves, with superior sales performance, dedication...
AlarMax welcomes James Ure as vice president of sales & marketing
May 1, 2024SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH – National security, audio visual (AV), and low-voltage products distributor AlarMax has just appointed James Ure as vice president of sales and marketing.
AlarMax pointed to Ure’s rich expertise in product development, business strategy and customer engagement, along with a lifelong enthusiasm for AV technologies that will be an asset to the company as it continues to grow within the residential and pro AV categories.
Ure’s AV career spans 35 years, beginning in...
ASSA ABLOY seeks to ‘protect the bottom line’ in U.S.
May 1, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
STOCKHOLM – As challenges continue to mount in the residential security market in the U.S., ASSA ABLOY is making sure it “adapts cost to the new reality,” says President and CEO Nico Delvaux.
“It's clear that we continue to operate in an uncertain economic climate,” he said. “As I said in previous quarters, we will continue to take advantage of those opportunities we see in the market. There are still regions where we see very good momentum. There...
Allegion off to 'solid start’
May 1, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DUBLIN – A healthy institutional market helped Allegion plc beat earnings estimates in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, the fourth quarter in a row.
“Allegion is off to a solid start in 2024, and I'm very proud of our entire team,” Allegion CEO John Stone told investors. “Institutional markets remain healthy as we expected, our team continues to leverage our capabilities in spec writing, made-to-order manufacturing and strong distribution partnerships to best serve...
myQ expands ecosystem with launch of first smart indoor camera
May 1, 2024SSN Staff
OAK BROOK, Ill.—myQ has unveiled the latest evolution in its Smart Access Ecosystem with the launch of its Smart Indoor Camera from Chamberlain Group, a global provider of intelligent access.
With the new myQ Smart Indoor Camera, users can keep an eye on the inside of their home from anywhere, anytime – all through the myQ app.
“We continue to expand the value of our myQ ecosystem with the new Smart Indoor Camera, which provides homeowners line of sight to all activity in...