Tag: Honeywell
Honeywell adds access control functionality to MAXPRO Cloud solutions portfolio
March 2, 2021SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Honeywell, a global manufacturer of security and automation solutions for residential and commercial applications, has announced the expansion of capabilities of its MAXPRO Cloud portfolio with the launch of MPA1 and MPA2, access control panels that offer cloud, web-based or on-premise hosting options.
“Our technologies can be integrated into existing systems, helping our customers create and maintain flexible, bespoke solutions best suited to their needs, which is...
Honeywell and IDEMIA partner to develop intelligent building offering
February 12, 2021SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Honeywell, a global leader in connected buildings, and IDEMIA, a global leader in augmented identity, announced a strategic alliance to create and cultivate an intelligent building ecosystem that provides a more seamless and enhanced experience for operators and occupants alike.
The alliance will integrate Honeywell’s security and building management systems with IDEMIA’s biometric-based access control systems to create frictionless, safer and more efficient buildings.
“We...
Security industry mourns sudden loss of 2GIG's Scott Simon
March 23, 2020SSN Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif.—Scott Simon, security industry trailblazer and co-founder of 2GIG Technologies, passed away suddenly, according to Lance Dean, with whom he co-founded 2GIG.“The news will come as a sad shock to many, as he had many friends after his 30 plus years in the industry,” Dean said in the announcement. “Scott was a fantastic expert in security and had so much knowledge. We all enjoyed working with him to 'revolution'-ize the industry. He certainly left his mark and...
Honeywell enters into brave new world of AI
May 22, 2019Paul Ragusa, Editor
ATLANTA—Following the recent announcement of its technology integration with Intel, which will enable new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in its MAXPRO connected security platform, it is clear that Honeywell is jumping with both feet into the brave new world of AI.The new security platform, which will support MAXPRO Network Video Recorders (NVR) and Video Management Systems (VMS), will incorporate Intel Vision products that enable advanced analytics, deep learning and facial recognition...
Honeywell Homes and ADI spin to be renamed Resideo
July 30, 2018Spencer Ives
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.—Honeywell recently announced that Resideo will be the corporate name of the Honeywell Homes product portfolio and ADI global distribution businesses when they become a stand-alone, publicly traded company following completion of a spin that is expected by the end of 2018.Honeywell will license its brand to Resideo under a long-term agreement for use in its home comfort and security hardware, and software solutions for all channels.“As a standalone, independent business,...
Honeywell to offer DIY home security system
October 18, 2017Paul Ragusa, Editor
Honeywell began notifying customers this week about the launch of a new DIY home security system.
“We are actively working with our professional security dealer and installer customers to grow their businesses as this industry evolves," Brian Casey, vice president and general manager, Residential & Intrusion Solutions, Honeywell Security & Fire, told Security Systems News. “We believe the rapidly growing self-installed security space represents an opportunity for professional security...
Honeywell to spin off Home and ADI Global Distribution business
October 10, 2017Paul Ragusa, Editor
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.—Honeywell announced today plans to spin its $4.5 billion Home and ADI Global Distribution business, which includes its security business, and its $3.0 billion Transportation Systems business, into two independent, publicly-traded companies by end of 2018. The planned separation transactions are intended to be tax-free spins to Honeywell shareowners for U.S. federal income tax purposes.“The new independent company will include home heating, ventilation and air conditioning...
Honeywell names new global leaders for security and fire businesses
September 13, 2017Paul Ragusa, Editor
Honeywell announced today that it has appointed Richard (Rich) Lattanzi as the president of Honeywell's global security business and Dino Koutrouki as the president of Honeywell's global fire business.
In their new leadership roles, Lattanzi and Koutrouki will drive greater customer focus, the press release read, and both will continue to report to Michael Flink, president of Honeywell Security and Fire.
“Serving our customers and growing our business are at the core of everything we do in...
Honeywell refreshes video portfolio
October 5, 2016Paul Ragusa, Editor
MELVILLE, N.Y.—Honeywell unveiled at ASIS International in September the latest enhancements to its overall portfolio of video technology designed to improve ease of use for operators, simplify installation for security professionals, and provide higher-quality video to help protect facilities.“We are in the midst of refreshing the entire video portfolio, and we are also in the process of simplifying the portfolio, as we want to make it easier for both our dealers and systems integrators...
SDN hears positive feedback
August 31, 2016Spencer Ives
In a recent SSN News Poll readers said that DIY offerings can add new streams of revenue to a traditional security business and open a company up to new customers. A couple of those respondents specifically pointed to the DragonFly offering from Honeywell, which pairs DIY installed equipment with professional monitoring.
Earlier this year, Bart Didden of USA Central Station started a new venture, Security Dealer Network, or SDN, to help dealers offer the DragonFly product with professional monitoring...