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TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol reaches 90th U.S. municipality
July 23, 2021SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the addition of the 90th U.S. municipality to its expanding Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) service network.
Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm companies to PSAPs.
The Pasco County, Fla., Emergency Services 9-1-1 Communications Center (ECC) is the 90th ECC in the U.S. and the...
IFSEC Global announces top influencers in security and fire 2021
July 23, 2021SSN Staff
LONDON—IFSEC Global, a provider of news, features, videos and whitepapers related to the security and fire safety industries, has announced its top influencers in security and fire 2021.
The winners in each of the seven categories (six for security, one from fire), were chosen based on nominations by a panel of judges including lead judge Grant Lecky MSc. CSyP, F.ISRM, AARPI, CBCP, co-founder of the Security Partners Forum (SPF); Don Erickson, CEO, Security Industry Association (SIA); Merlin...
ONVIF releases Profile D for access control peripherals
July 20, 2021SSN Staff
SAN RAMON, Calif.—ONVIF, a leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has released Profile D, a new profile that addresses interfaces for access control peripheral devices, providing the market with an additional tool for building modern and secure IP-based integrated video and access control systems using ONVIF.
Profile D is designed to provide ONVIF interoperability for peripheral devices such as locks, credential/biometric readers, PIN pads, license...
Honeywell previews latest security, fire technologies at ISC West 2021
July 20, 2021SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS—Honeywell is previewing the latest upgrades to its security and fire products this week at the 2021 International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), July 19-21 in Las Vegas.
Conference attendees will have the opportunity to preview and learn more about Honeywell’s security and fire solutions that provide streamlined operational efficiency, real-time response, predictive analytics and flexible integration that can ultimately help reduce costs and increase revenue...
ASIS International announces GSX keynotes and sessions
July 19, 2021SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced its keynote and game changer lineup for the hybrid Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021, taking place Sept. 27-29 in person at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and online via the GSX digital platform.
The education lineup, addressing the most pressing security challenges, kicks...
2021 ESA Leadership Summit announces Chad Porter as keynote speaker
July 19, 2021SSN Staff
DALLAS—The 2021 ESA (Electronic Security Association) Leadership Summit, being held Oct. 4-7 in Frisco, Texas, is welcoming some inspiration to its Main Stage as it kicks off four days of networking, education and best practice-sharing all aimed at growing electronic security and life safety leadership teams.
On Tuesday, Oct. 5, best-selling author and coach Chad Porter will deliver an address about overcoming obstacles and persevering.
Porter is one of the nation’s most inspirational...
Michael Venoit joins Continental Access as Vice President of Sales
July 16, 2021SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. – Continental Access, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., has named Michael Venoit as the new Vice President of Sales.
Venoit comes to Continental with a successful track record of strategically driving sales and growing revenue in security and access control, having worked for several well-known industry manufacturers. Based in Greater Boston, Michael’s career spans over 15 years in the electronic security industry.
Reporting...
Join Mission 500, COPS Monitoring to provide school supplies to children in need
July 16, 2021SSN Staff
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. —Students at Crosspointe Elementary School in Boynton Beach, Fla., will once again receive essential school supplies from COPS Monitoring and Mission 500.
For the sixth consecutive year, COPS Monitoring is kicking off this effort with the generous commitment to provide school supplies for 300 students, and invites all security industry professionals to join this effort by donating to the “2021 Back to School Fundraiser” by visiting https://www.mission500.org/school-supplies-for-crosspointe.
Every...
Vicon unveils new technology portfolio, including Roughneck IP Camera Series
July 16, 2021SSN Staff
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.—Vicon Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, announced it has introduced a sophisticated portfolio of solutions that comply with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the FCC.
The company noted that the new solutions fill the supply gap caused by NDAA compliance and the emerging FCC ban on certain Chinese surveillance cameras and components.
Since...
Cook Security Group rebrands as Cook Solutions Group
July 14, 2021SSN Staff
KENT, Wash—Cook Security Group is rebranding as Cook Solutions Group, a name the company said “better captures who CSG is today,” while keeping intact the same “great service focused company” customers have come to trust.
“We will always be a security and service company first,” said CSG President and Founder Brian Cook. “But we found ourselves innovating in so many other technology verticals like managed services, interactive tellers, professional...