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Nice, a global pioneer in home and building management solutions, proudly announces the launch of Juno, a sleek and powerful gate operator designed to redefine residential gate automation. As the market increasingly demands compact yet feature-rich solutions, Juno offers a breakthrough design that blends style, performance, and ease of use, delivering unparalleled value for both installers and end users. Aesthetic and functional demands “Our partners need reliable, easy-to-install solutions that align with modern aesthetic and functional demands,” said Lisa Steinberg, Senior Product Manager at Nice North America. “With Juno, we’re providing a revolutionary product that not only performs exceptionally but also elevates the standard for gate operators in residential applications.” Juno features The intuitive status indicator provides real-time updates, with green signaling opening, red indicating closure Juno features a compact and modern design inspired by European aesthetics but tailored for the North American market, challenging the notion that effective gate operators need to be bulky to be powerful. Its 17.2” w x 16”d dimensions can operate up to 800 lb. gates that are 40 ft long. Its industry first, integrated driveway light illuminates the driveway during gate activation, enhancing safety and convenience. The intuitive status indicator provides real-time updates, with green signaling opening, red indicating closure, and rapid flashing alerting users to errors. Juno’s manual release The photo eye safety device is internally mounted, offering greater reliability and protection compared to traditional externally mounted systems. In the event of power loss, Juno’s manual release ensures uninterrupted access. Additionally, the operator’s built-in slow-down feature minimizes wear and tear, delivering durability and whisper-quiet performance.  At its core is the Mercury 310 controller, designed for fast and easy programming, enabling installers to complete setups efficiently, saving time and resources. The Juno system runs on a 12VDC battery with a battery charger and MPPT solar controller built into the control board, providing flexible AC or solar power options. Needs of the gate automation industry Juno was developed to meet the needs of the gate automation industry with a focus on reliability Juno was developed to meet the needs of the gate automation industry with a focus on reliability, ease of installation, and long-term performance. Installers can benefit from its quick setup and included accessories, complete with a receiver, two remotes and required safety devices, making it possible to complete more installations and service more customers, while end-users enjoy a stylish, durable, and low-maintenance solution. Innovative design and robust engineering Juno is designed to meet the demands of luxury clients while challenging the perception that sleek, modern designs compromise functionality.   Juno brings the popular European product to be manufactured in and available to the U.S. market. With innovative design and robust engineering, Juno is poised to capture a significant market share in the slide gate operator segment, offering a competitive edge with its unique features and affordability.

Nice, a pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions, announced the appointment of Senthoor Navaratnam as the Chief Product Officer for North America. Senthoor’s deep expertise in driving strategic growth across global markets will be instrumental in accomplishing the company's goal to deliver integrated and unified solutions to Nice partners and end users.  Senthoor brings with him a distinguished 25-year career having worked in executive level positions with esteemed companies such as Hubbell, Schneider Electric, and GE. His experience ranges across positions covering sales, service delivery, technology development, and product management, while overseeing complex P&L responsibilities management, and regional leadership. Simplify everyday movements As Chief Product Officer for Nice, Senthoor is responsible for the strategic vision of the company’s North American product portfolio across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. He will report to Emanuel Bertolini, CEO of Nice North America.  Senthoor is responsible for the strategic vision of the company’s North American product portfolio “Senthoor is a visionary leader with a proven track record of driving growth and implementing customer focused strategies,” said Emanuel Bertolini, Chief Executive Officer at Nice North America, adding “His dedication to create and deliver solutions that meet customer needs and bring advancements in innovations to partners make him an excellent fit to deliver on our company’s core mission to provide innovative solutions that simplify everyday movements.”  Building management solutions “I am thrilled to join Nice during this pivotal moment as the company continues to rapidly expand in the North American market through innovation in development and transformation of Nice,” said Senthoor Navaratnam, Chief Product Officer at Nice North America, adding “As we set out to expand our product ecosystem, I am eager to partner with our product teams to set the standard in home and building management solutions.” Senthoor holds a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Windsor. He resides in Canada with his two daughters and two German Shepherds. As the new CPO, Senthoor has already hit the ground running as the company focuses on transitioning the Linear Access and Surveillance brand to Nice this year, and builds on the successful transition of ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, and Panamax® energy management under its Home Management solutions business.

Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, and building automation solutions announces the next generation of SlideDriver from HySecurity: SlideDriver II hydraulic gate operator. Building on the SlideDriver legacy of providing durable and reliable security, the latest iteration utilises its most intelligent technology to date with the new SmartTouch 725 control board. The release of the SlideDriver II and the SmartTouch 725 controller reinforces the HySecurity brand’s commitment to delivering excellence as the preferred solution for sensitive perimeters. 20 added features With over 20 added features, including an improved user interface, the revamped controller delivers convenience and smart capabilities to the SlideDriver II, while offering simple integration with the HySecurity Installer App. Through the app, users have the ability to connect wirelessly with the controller to change settings, make adjustments, and run diagnostics. Preferred settings can then be stored as a record and reused on other operators to speed up configuration.  Reliable performance, latest technology We tested the model extensively with select partners and adapted the final version based on this feedback" “The SlideDriver II is the culmination of four decades of consistently reliable performance, combined with the latest technology of today,” said John Allen, Sr. Product Manager, Gate & Barrier, for Nice North America. “We tested the model extensively with select partners and adapted the final version based on this feedback. The result is a dramatic improvement to an already strong offering, with two controller options and a host of new features.” Accessibility and intelligence Building on previous models, the evolution of the SmartTouch controller addresses key areas of growth from consumer feedback without comprising the familiarity and consumer experience of the legacy technology. The model utilises the same aesthetic design as other commercial controllers to provide a consistent experience for partners and consumers, with a completely updated system to provide widened accessibility and intelligence for day-to-day users.  New features Simplified setup with the HySecurity Installer App. Integrated HyNet™ remote connectivity technology.  Remote configuration & diagnostics.  Dual contactless limit sensors. Adaptive Inherent Entrapment Sensor (IES). Customisation capability The SlideDriver product by HySecurity has provided over four decades of durability and smart security. Its 12-gauge steel chassis and tamper-resistant cover ensure optimal protection for any property from correctional facilities, to airports, data centres, and more, and a life that spans decades. With industrial-grade materials, it can move gates up to 20,000 pounds. The accompanied SmartTouch controller makes it easy to customise and cater to individual security needs. 

Mergers and acquisitions are among the most disruptive forces in the security marketplace. However, they are also both a reality and a growing trend. Whenever there is value to be leveraged, companies tend to enter into business transactions to maximise that value. For the security industry, the result is a continually shifting collection of manufacturer companies seeking new ways to provide value to customers. M&A activity continued unabated in 2021, despite residual industry challenges such as dysfunctional supply chains and lingering consequences of a global pandemic. Here are some of the larger and/or most impactful M&A transactions of 2021. Stanley Black & Decker sells to Securitas Stanley Black & Decker announces an agreement to sell most of its Security assets to Securitas AB for $3.2 billion in cash. The transaction includes Stanley Black & Decker's Commercial Electronic and Healthcare Security business lines.  The businesses carry 2021 forecasted revenues of approximately $1.7 billion. “The business is well-positioned for ongoing growth within Securitas, a global pioneer in the security industry,” says James M. Loree, Stanley Black & Decker's CEO. Openpath’s solution makes businesses more secure with multi-factor authentication Motorola acquires Openpath and Envysion Motorola Solutions adds to its security industry portfolio with the acquisition of Openpath Security Inc., a cloud-based mobile access control provider. Openpath’s solution makes businesses more secure with multi-factor authentication, enables a contactless entry experience, and can be easily scaled and managed due to its cloud-based architecture. Motorola also announces the acquisition of Envysion, a provider of video security and business analytics solutions for quick-service restaurant and retail industries. Delta Electronics buys March Networks Delta Group, a provider of power and thermal management solutions, , purchased 100% of the shares in Infinova (Canada) Ltd., owner of Canadian-based video surveillance and business intelligence company March Networks, from Infinova International Ltd. through its subsidiary Delta International Holding Limited B.V. Following the close of the transaction, it was expected that March Networks will continue to operate from its Canadian headquarters, and the March Networks executive management team will continue to lead the organization. Delta Electronics is also the parent company of VIVOTEK. APi Group acquires Chubb Fire and Security Business APi Group Corp. agreed to acquire the Chubb Fire & Security Business from Carrier Global Corporation for an enterprise value of US$ 3.1 billion. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Chubb has approximately 13,000 employees globally and a sales and service network that spans 17 countries, serving more than 1.5 million customer sites in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Canada. APi Group is a business services provider of safety, specialty, and industrial services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Teledyne Technologies Inc. will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8.0 billion Teledyne acquires FLIR Teledyne Technologies Inc. and FLIR Systems, Inc. jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyne will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8.0 billion. Jim Cannon, President and Chief Executive Officer of FLIR, said, “We could not be more excited to join forces with Teledyne through this value-creating transaction.” Resideo adds Norfolk Wire and Electronics Resideo Technologies, Inc. acquired privately held Norfolk Wire & Electronics, based in Richmond, Virginia. Norfolk was founded in 1985 and is a regional distributor of security, telecom, network, and audio-video (AV) related products, supplies, and tools. With 11 full-service retail locations and a 43,000 sq. ft. distribution centre, Norfolk serves customers across the mid-Atlantic region and will be part of Resideo's ADI Global Distribution business, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products. Triton acquires ACRE, which acquires Feenics and Matrix Triton Partners acquired ACRE, an end-to-end security solutions provider based in Dallas/USA and Dublin/Ireland. Triton is investing alongside the current management team of ACRE. Weeks later, ACRE acquired cloud-based workplace solutions company Time Data Security (TDS). Later in the year, ACRE announced acquisition of Feenics and Matrix Systems. Feenics brings cloud-based access control solutions brings cloud-based access control solutions to ACRE’s rapidly growing network of global customers while also expanding its portfolio to support the growing demand for cloud-based security solutions. Matrix enables ACRE to expand the addressable market for the company’s technology portfolio. Brivo, Inc. and Crown PropTech Acquisitions have entered into an agreement making Brivo a publicly listed company Brivo becomes publicly traded through the merger Brivo, Inc., a cloud-based access control and smart building technologies company, and Crown PropTech Acquisitions, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in Brivo becoming a publicly listed company. The transaction values the company at a pro forma enterprise value of $808 million. Upon closing, the combined company will operate as Brivo, and its Class A common stock is expected to be listed under the ticker symbol “BRVS.” Nice buys Nortek Security Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, home, and building automation solutions, , acquired Nortek Security & Control from Melrose Industries. Nortek Security & Control is a developer of technology for security, home automation, control, power, AV and entertainment, access control, health, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, for residential and commercial markets. Eagle Eye acquires Uncanny Vision Eagle Eye Networks, a cloud video surveillance solutions company, has acquired Uncanny Vision Solutions, an artificial intelligence (AI) analytics and Solutions Company. The acquisition accelerates the company’s leadership in providing AI and analytics, to make customers’ businesses more efficient and the world a safer place. The acquisition also includes research and development (R&D) capabilities and a new regional office located in Bangalore, India.