Archive: January 2014

MIAMISBURG, Ohio—Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider, has named top-level leadership for Frontier, its manufacturing business, the company said in a Jan. 25 news release. Matrix split early this year, creating Frontier, a provider of open-architecture security technologies for access control, video management, access control hardware and visitor management systems, and Xentry Systems Integration. Jeremy Krinitt is general manager and will lead sales, research and...

AUSTIN, Texas—Salient Systems, provider of hybrid video management systems, has integrated CompleteView VMS with SureView Systems' Immix platform, which organizes and manages unlimited monitoring activities into a single platform, the company announced Jan. 30. Central stations are now able to use the flexibility and power of an enterprise-level video management system for remote monitoring in the Immix system, producing high-quality live video, playback, search, and remote alarm notification...

MELVILLE, N.Y.— Honeywell has added life safety and security provider Sonitrol Security Services to its First Alert Professional Dealer Program, the company announced Jan. 29. With locations in Charlotte, N.C. and Greer, S.C., Sonitrol serves high-end residential customers, and commercial and industrial businesses. Founded in 1984, Sonitrol focuses on loss prevention, intrusion and fire alert, outdoor security, video surveillance and access control systems, offering hosted and managed systems,...

LANSING, Mich.—IDV Solutions, a provider of enterprise risk visualization software, on Jan. 22 completed a $2 million second funding round with Plymouth Venture Partners of Ann Arbor, Mich.“We've had exponential growth this year,” Scott Sieracki, IDV Solutions EVP�global sales, told Security Systems News. The funds will be used to fuel more growth through hiring, R&D and, at some point later this year, expansion into the EMEA market.IDV Solutions is privately held and does not release...

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—Health care facilities have unique security needs and integrators who want those facilities' business would be more successful if they learned what their needs are, according to hospital security directors at TechSec Solutions, held here this week.�A common theme at the Jan. 28-29 conference was the need for better communication between integrators and end users, and participants on the “Hospital Security: Checkup on Technology and Innovation” panel were clear...

QUINCY, Mass.—Derek Vigstol, of Princeton, Minn., won the title of NEC Challenge Champion in a nation-wide challenge to celebrate the National Fire Protection Association's release of the 53rd National Electrical Code. Vigstol won $5,000, NFPA announced Jan. 30. The code outlines a standard for safe electrical installation and inspection. “Electrical safety is a serious topic,” Lorraine Carli, NFPA's vice president of outreach and advocacy, said in a prepared statement. “The...

BOCA RATON, Fla.—The ADT Corp. reported Jan. 30 that ADT Pulse take rates and recurring revenue were up in its latest quarter. But customer growth was below expectations in Q1 and net income decreased 27 percent in that period—and ADT's share price tumbled.Still, company CEO Naren Gursahaney said ADT is taking steps to ensure future growth—such as making improvements to its dealer program and lead generation process; the introduction of a new mobile security app, ADT Canopy; and...

I recently wrote about ADT's announcement that it is partnering with Internet security provider McAfee this year to offer customers a plan that not only protects their homes, but their digital devices and data. Now a recent survey on how not protecting your smartphone can impact your security at home highlights just how important such a partnership is. ADT made the announcement about McAfee at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Now, this week, ADT and McAfee released the results of the survey...

The informative marathon that was the opening day of TechSec drew to a close with the inaugural SSN NextGen panel discussion, moderated by yours truly, which showcased the perspectives of four honorees from SSN's latest “20 under 40” class. The discussion revolved around four areas of technology—video verification, cellular networks, mobile apps and interactive services—that the panelists identified as crucial points of focus with respect to the industry's future. As I mentioned...

QUINCY, Mass.—The board of directors of the National Fire Protection Association has unanimously selected Jim Pauley to be the organization's next president, according to a Jan. 29 news release. Pauley, now Schneider Electric's senior vice president of external affairs and government relations, will succeed NFPA president James Shannon in July, according to the release. “This appointment ensures the continued pursuit of the critical mission of NFPA and positions the association to address...