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DMP Introduces new Virtual Event Studios
April 5, 2021SSN Staff
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Social distancing and travel restrictions have forced security companies to create new ways to stay in contact with their staff and customers, and as a result, virtual meetings have become the new normal. DMP is maximizing those capabilities with a new virtual event suite. Three studios have been added with the latest technology and production equipment, allowing DMP to deliver simultaneous web conferencing on request.
Located at its Springfield, Missouri headquarters, DMP’s...
ACRE’s Joe Grillo talks new equity partner, outlook for company, industry
March 31, 2021Paul Ragusa, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News sat down, via Zoom, with ACRE CEO Joe Grillo to talk about the recent deal that brings new ownership and investment partner, Triton, on board, after a very successful run since 2013 with ACRE’s prior private-equity partner, LLR Partners.
In this candid interview, Grillo talks about the exciting next phase for ACRE, the future for the company’s many brands (Vanderbilt, RS2, Open Options, ComNet, and Razberi), the state of access control, and...
BCDVideo launches A&E program to empower security specifiers
March 26, 2021SSN Staff
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill.—Global video data infrastructure leader, BCDVideo, debuted their new A&E Security Specifiers program, which is open for online registration through the BCDVideo website.
This tailored program will allow specifiers to leverage BCD’s two decades of experience and partnerships through an easy-to-use online portal, offering plentiful technical resources, ongoing education and expert support. With the help of the skillful A&E taskforce that BCD has assembled for this...
Allegion Ventures invests in accommodations startup Mint House
March 24, 2021SSN Staff
CARMEL, Ind.—Allegion Ventures, a $50 million corporate venture fund of Allegion plc, has expanded its strategic portfolio with an investment in Mint House, a startup looking to revolutionize the hotel experience for modern business travelers through technology-aided amenities like secure mobile check-in and keyless entry, digital concierge services, and customized pre-stocked grocery delivery, for example. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
This deal comes on the heels of Allegion...
SALTO Systems names Laura Turman as retail vertical leader for North America
March 23, 2021SSN Staff
ATLANTA, Ga.—SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has named Laura Turman as Retail Vertical Leader for North America.
“We are expanding our vertical focus across all the verticals we serve and are very excited to have Laura leading our retail vertical business,” said Steve Burk, SALTO Systems North America Director of Marketing & Vertical Businesses. “SALTO’s offerings in the retail space provide much more than world-class...
PureTech announces new patent for man overboard detections
March 23, 2021SSN Staff
PHOENIX, Ariz.—PureTech Systems announced the issuance of a patent by the United States Patent Office - "US Patent 10,922,552, System and Method for Man Overboard Incident Detection."
The timely detection of man overboard events in the cruise industry and other related markets is difficult. The problem is compounded by the fact that when these events occur, the timely availability of important data is missing. Accurate confirmation of the event including time of occurrence,...
Torch.AI raises $30M to scale its AI-driven high-speed data processing platform
March 19, 2021SSN Staff
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Torch.AI, a leading global artificial intelligence (AI) firm that uses machine learning to enable massively scaled, ultra-high performance data processing, announced it raised $30 million in Series A funding to accelerate its overall growth strategy.
The funding, led by Laurence Tosi’s WestCap Group, a prominent San Francisco-based investment firm, will enable the company to rapidly scale its Nexus AI platform to meet increasing demand from clients,...
Bosch introduces first cameras based on Inteox open camera platform
March 19, 2021SSN Staff
GRASBRUNN, Germany—Bosch has introduced the first cameras based on its Inteox open camera platform, the MIC Inteox 7100i.
The new MIC inteox cameras share the same distinctive characteristics as the rest of the MIC camera family, such as robust housing and high-quality imaging, and support predictive solutions with machine learning, neural network-based video analytics, and third-party software apps for customized applications.
These Inteox cameras can be classified as “Driven by...
Boon Edam Inc. opens three new service centers
March 17, 2021SSN Staff
LILLINGTON, North Carolina—Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced the opening of three Service Centers in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Atlanta.
Each Service Center supports customers in the immediate surrounding states, making it easier to receive product installation services, planned preventative maintenance, and quick response to service calls on the East Coast. These Service Centers...
Genetec announces new version of Security Center
March 17, 2021SSN Staff
MONTREAL, Canada—Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced a new version (v 5.10) of its flagship unified security platform, Security Center.
Among many new enhancements, this major new release allows more system components to run in the cloud, reducing the gap between cloud and on-premises security systems. It also makes it easier to connect external systems and tap external data for use in...