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Honeywell showcases connected home and building technologies at ISC West 2018

Honeywell invites attendees to ISC West 2018 and visit Honeywell’s booth #14025 from April 11 to 13 in Las Vegas, to see the latest connected home and buildings technologies. Visitors will get an early preview of Honeywell Home’s next generation security solutions –from All-in-One to Tower versions – featuring smart designs to keep users safe and connected. Dealers can experience how Honeywell’s voice, video and mobile solutions integrate with today’s connecte...

ASSA ABLOY partners with USO at ISC West 2018 to provide deployment kits to military troops

ASSA ABLOY is excited to announce a partnership with the USO at ISC West 2018 that will provide deployment kits loaded with food, toiletries and other personal items, for active duty military personnel waiting on their personal gear to join them at their destination. Both ASSA ABLOY and the USO are inviting all attendees of the show to stop by and help pack the 300 kits at the ASSA ABLOY booth (#8061). The event continues the collaboration between ASSA ABLOY and the USO to find innovative ways...

Altronix showcases Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions at ISC West 2018

Altronix, a manufacturer of power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, is showcasing a host of new Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions here at ISC West 2018 (booth #11073). Trove easily combines Altronix power with access controllers from the industry’s leading manufacturers. DMP, ProdataKey (PDK), Sielox, and ZKTeco USA now join Altronix’s extensive list of access control manufacturers to capitalise on the benefits that Trove solutions del...

Honeywell enhances Total Connect Remote Services for improved security

Honeywell, global Connected Home solutions provider, has announced enhancements to its Total Connect Remote Services capabilities with an expanding ecosystem and key third-party integrations.  Now, Total Connect Remote Services ‘Works with Amazon Alexa’ to give users voice control of their security system from their connected home platform of choice. Homeowners will now be able to control their security system with their voice, using their Amazon Alexa device with the Honeywell...

Invixium unveils IXM TITAN biometric access control solution at ISC West 2018

Invixium, a provider of next-generation biometric products for enterprise access control, time and attendance and smart home markets, unveiled its innovative IXM TITAN multimodal, multifactor, multipurpose biometric solution at ISC West 2018 (booth #6109). The company is also highlighting its growing family of access control integration and technology partners that continue to contribute to the development of superior solutions and integration capabilities.  Combining biometrics and surve...

NJESA Annual Symposium 2018 features security training and solutions

Nationally recognised as the premier show in the northeast, the New Jersey Electronic Security Association (NJESA) held its Annual Symposium on March 14-16, at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. The three-day Symposium featured training, education and trade exhibits, as well as networking, raffles and social events with over 700 individuals on the trade show floor. The Symposium opened with a reception at the pool with an attendance of more than 250 people and an open bar. During the...

Secutech India 2018 set to open amid strong demand in security and fire safety industries

Secutech India 2018 opens this week amid growing industry demand for products in the security, fire and safety industries. The trade fair will take place in Mumbai from 5 – 7 April at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, and will provide regional buyers the opportunity to source products from some of the world’s leading safety and security brands. With India’s accelerating economic growth continuing to drive industry demand, the fair presents an ideal opportunity for leading players...

Open platform access control the focus at MercTech4 event in Miami, Florida

Open architecture in physical access control is built around Mercury Security’s access control panels, the de facto standard embraced by more than two dozen access control original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Mercury and several of its OEMs teamed up March 3-4 to present MercTech4, a conference in Miami aimed at updating security consultants about the latest developments related to the Mercury platform. MercTech4 highlighted a new generation of access control products, which are incre...

Grosvenor Technology appoints Patrick Brennan as Sales Director for transition from manufacturer to service provider

Security and attendance solutions provider Grosvenor Technology has announced that security industry mainstay, Patrick Brennan, has been appointed to the position of Sales Director, Europe. Patrick has been promoted to the role having demonstrated three year’s solid growth in his existing remit as European Sales Manager and follows successful tenures with Honeywell Security Group and Pyronix. Patrick is a vital part of a restructured team that is building upon a promising product pi...

Honeywell's Xtralis intrusion detection solution integrates with Axis Camera Application Platform

Honeywell, a provider of software and technologies for connected buildings and homes, has announced that its Xtralis VCA suite of security software is available for licensing by third parties. Now, both Xtralis LoiterTrace video detection software and Xtralis IntrusionTrace video detection software will be made available to third parties looking to improve the analytics capabilities of their security offerings.  Xtralis IntrusionTrace, a high-performance intrusion detection software soluti...

HONEYWELL’s new MAXPRO Cloud Integrated Security Platform designed specifically for SMB customers

Honeywell has announced that its MAXPRO Cloud platform, the integrated security offering designed specifically for small-to-medium-sized (SMB) businesses, will be available in Europe. MAXPRO Cloud is hosted on Microsoft Azure and integrates access, intrusion and video surveillance data into a single user interface. With support for single or multiple locations, MAXPRO Cloud provides a new tool to secure facilities while simplifying security operations. MAXPRO Cloud MAXPRO Cloud is a flexible a...

Honeywell launches Command and Control Suite Release 200 smart building solution for enhanced security

Honeywell has announced the release of its smart building technology, Command and Control Suite Release 200 (CCS R200), which connects building personnel with data analytics to help drive operational improvements and efficiencies. CCS R200 builds on the original Command and Control Suite by offering more user interfaces to bring building performance data to key personnel, when and where they need it—from building operators and managers to security incident response teams—helping to...

Honeywell introduces Performance Series Multi-Format Hybrid cameras and recorders for enhanced security

Honeywell has announced an array of Performance Series Multi-Format Hybrid recorders and Performance Series Multi-Format HQA (high-quality analogue) cameras. Through an expansion of the current product line, these new multi-format products offer a flexible upgrade and expansion path for SMB video security installations, such as retail, restaurants and small commercial offices. These updates to the Performance Series portfolio can be used to help lower installation costs and provide customers wi...

Connected Technologies’ Connect ONE facilitates integrated security management

Connected Technologies LLC is the creator of the Connect ONE cloud-hosted security management platform, which integrates security, access control, mobile credential access, video and critical environmental monitoring in a single solution. Connect ONE interfaces with the complete line of Bosch Security, DMP, Elk Products and Honeywell Turbo controls and provides an easy way to add managed services through its cloud offering. The company provides numerous free, value-added services to its dealer...

Honeywell Lyric Controller Home Security System supports Apple’s smart home platform

Honeywell, a Connected Home solutions provider, announced that its Lyric Controller Home Security System is now certified for use with Apple HomeKit. Honeywell’s offering is the first professionally installed and monitored security system to support Apple’s smart home platform, which enables homeowners to control their Lyric Controller security system with the Apple Home app or by simply asking Siri. “Smart home technology has made consumers more reliant on their mobile device...

Top 10 mergers and acquisitions in the security industry for 2017

Rapid changes in the physical security market this year have largely overshadowed one arena where change has slowed down in 2017 – mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Although there were no “mega-mergers” as in years past (such as Axis-Canon and Johnson Controls-Tyco, M&A activity still made headlines last year on SourceSecurity.com. In 2017, we wrote about M&A news involving companies such as HID Global, Eagle Eye Networks, ADT, and Honeywell.   ...

Advanced threat detection: How video analytics is evolving to meet the need for speed

In the digital age, speed has never been more critical. Customers expect an instant response to a query. Executives expect sales data on their tablets in front of them in real-time. A site manager at an oil refinery needs an instant alert about a defective valve. An IT manager expects to know about a phishing email before it hits his employees’ inboxes. The 'need for speed' is impacting the physical security sector too. Customers increasingly expect their security systems to identify and...

ONVIF hosts 2017 membership meeting for company updates and future plans

ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting in late October, providing an update to members on the accomplishments of ONVIF in 2017 and its outlook for the year ahead. Attendees heard presentations on the final release of Profile A in 2017 and the ongoing development of Profile T for advanced video streaming, activities which are enabling the growing prevalence of the nearly 9,000 ONVIF conformant products in bid and...

Honeywell introduces next-generation DIY Smart Home Security System

Honeywell, a Connected Home solutions provider, has announced that it is introducing the Honeywell Smart Home Security System, a self-installed, all-in-one security solution that is simple to set up and allows consumers to be aware of what’s happening in and around their homes. This self-monitored system features Amazon Alexa, and can be upgraded and customised with accessories to fit your specific needs for the comfort and security of your home. Connected home services The heart of the...

Honeywell expands equIP camera line and MAXPRO video management portfolio

Honeywell expands the equIP® Series Cameras line and the MAXPRO® video management portfolio to help security professionals deliver more efficient and effective surveillance for complex building environments. The new equIP Series features multi-imager and low-light dome and bullet models supported by new versions of the MAXPRO network video recorder (NVR) and video management system (VMS) to offer a complete, integrated video management solution. Advanced video analytics The new multi-i...

Honeywell announces results of portfolio review and plans for change

Honeywell announced the results of its comprehensive portfolio review, including its intention to separately spin off its Homes product portfolio and ADI global distribution business, as well as its Transportation Systems business, into two stand-alone, publicly-traded companies. The planned separation transactions are intended to be tax-free spins to Honeywell shareowners for U.S. federal income tax purposes and are expected to be completed by the end of 2018. “Today’s announcement...

Honeywell releases Pro-Watch 4.3.5 security management solution for connected buildings

Honeywell, a provider of access control, intruder detection, video surveillance and integrated security solutions for connected buildings, has announced the next iteration of the Pro-Watch® security management solution for enterprise and critical infrastructure markets – Pro-Watch 4.3.5. Pro-Watch 4.3.5 is a connected buildings enterprise management platform that equips organisations with the right tools to protect their people and assets by combining access control, video surveillanc...

Intersec 2018 prepares for 20th anniversary edition in Dubai

Intersec, the world’s largest trade and networking event for security, safety and fire protection, is set to celebrate two decades of remarkable success when it opens its doors in January 2018 in Dubai. Intersec 2018 exhibitors and visitors The 20th anniversary edition will feature more than 1,300 exhibitors from 58 countries, while over 31,000 visitors from 128 countries are expected to attend as they seek the latest solutions across seven show sections of Commercial Security, Fire &...

Altronix demonstrates Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions at ASIS 2017

Altronix, a recognised provider of power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, is featuring its expanded offering of Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions at ASIS 2017 (booth # 2823). New additions to the Trove series include Altronix integrations with Bosch, DMP, Honeywell, Kantech and Sielox access. These new models join the versatile line of Trove solutions which accommodate AMAG, CDVI, HID/Vertx, KABA/KeyScan, Mercury and Software House access controllers....

Honeywell Digital Video Manager latest release enables smart building surveillance

Honeywell, a global provider of connected buildings, announced an enhanced version of Honeywell Digital Video Manager (DVM) that offers smarter security and surveillance capabilities for today’s increasingly complex building environments. The new release, DVM R620, enables organisations to more easily secure large-scale security operations with features that improve operator efficiency and situational awareness for faster incident identification and resolution, and power more accurate and...

Mercury showcases open access control platform at ASIS International 2017

Consultants, integrators and end users are demanding industry-leading solutions that are optimised to meet the full range of customer requirements in today’s dynamic market. These solutions are enabled by open architecture–the key for ensuring flexibility, increased ROI and scalability for end user organizations throughout the lifecycle of their access control system.  Interoperable platform for systemised access control Mercury Security, a global leader in OEM access control...

Honeywell appoints Richard Lattanzi and Dino Koutrouki as new security and fire leaders

Honeywell, a provider of products, software and technologies for connected buildings and homes, has announced 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. Both will continue to report to Michael Flink, president of Honeywell Security and Fire. “Serving our customers and growing our...

Honeywell’s ControlEdge PLC awarded ISASecure Level 2 certification for cybersecurity characteristics and capabilities

The ISA Security Compliance Institute announced that Honeywell’s ControlEdge Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) has received ISASecure Embedded Device Security Assurance (EDSA) Level 2 certification by exida, the ISO 17065 accredited certification body that conducted the assessment. The certification recognises the integrity of both the PLC and its development lifecycle, and includes rigorous communication robustness testing as well as functional and software development security assessme...

Honeywell introduces Total Connect HD indoor and outdoor Wi-fi security video cameras to connected home portfolio

Honeywell, a provider of connected home technology, announces new Total Connect HD indoor and outdoor video cameras designed to give homeowners even more control over their home. Professionally managed, the cameras allow homeowners on-demand access to high-definition video through the Honeywell Total Connect Remote Services application. With built-in intelligent analytics, homeowners have increased insight into activity within their homes. For all three cameras, users can look in on their home...

Secutech Vietnam 2017: Indoor and outdoor concurrent events highlight show’s diversity

The 10th edition of Secutech Vietnam is scheduled to take place at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, from 16 – 18 August 2017. Over the past 10 editions, the show has established itself as one of the top sourcing platforms for security and fire and safety solutions in Vietnam. In response to the growing demand for cross-sector collaborations in tackling security challenges, this year’s edition in particular explores the likes of intelligent security sol...