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Dahua Technology, a global video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, has announced a new integration with Control4, a global provider of automation and networking systems for homes and businesses, at ISC West. Dahua Technology’s North American models of IP cameras, Pro and Lite series NVRs and HDCVI XVRs are fully integrated with the Control4 Composer HE 2.9.0 automation system. This marks the first full integration between Dahua Technology and a home control and automation p...

The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organisation dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, will host the Z-Wave Pavilion at ISC West 2019 in Las Vegas, with Alliance members introducing and demonstrating their latest Z-Wave solutions. The Z-Wave Alliance offers security dealers and integrators the opportunity to interact with the latest Z-Wave technology in one central location as well as network with manufacturers that are leading the global smart home and IoT...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. is highlighting its latest offerings at ISC West 2019 for the first time as a standalone company, following its successful spinoff from Honeywell. The security industry will see Resideo’s new home automation platforms, a new security dealer loyalty program and how the companies’ new voice, video and mobile solutions integrate with consumer’s connected lifestyles to give dealers opportunities to expand their businesses. Home security “We are fu...

Thailand’s leading business hub for security solutions, Secutech Thailand, is set to return from 28 – 31 October 2019 alongside Thailand Lighting Fair, Thailand Building Fair, and Digital Thailand Big Bang. Under the banner of ‘Smart City Solution Week 2019’, the four fairs together will serve as a one stop shop for smart city professionals to source all of the latest security, building automation, lighting and digital infrastructure solutions. “The Thai govern...

As one of ASEAN’s leading business destinations for smart city solutions, Messe Frankfurt in collaboration with Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) will host the inaugural Smart City Solutions Week in Thailand from 28 ‒ 31 October 2019. Messe Frankfurt’s brand shows for the smart city industry ‒ Secutech Thailand, Thailand Lighting Fair and Thailand Building Fair ‒ will showcase innovative smart city solutions, while the focus on digital infrastructure will be at the DEPA-organis...

Supra, a renowned global provider of mobile credentialing and entry management systems, has introduced the TRAC-Guard padlock for authorised, secure access to virtually any remote site. Ideal for installations in telecom or utility stations, storage units or other locking points, this Bluetooth-enabled padlock adds convenience and security in place of traditional mechanical or combination locks.  TRAC-Guard padlock The versatile TRAC-Guard padlock comes ready for use and fits seamlessly i...

In the year of its 70th anniversary, the Spanish company specialised on door entry systems continues to present their latest innovations. And what it now brings is the creation of the exclusive MARINE ELITE range of outdoor panels, within the well-known MARINE range. Thanks to this new proposal, those professionals in charge of building projects can specify the appearance of their own device, choosing the colour, composition and size they want and even designing a specific marking for the build...

IDIS will celebrate five years at ISC West International Security Exhibition in Las Vegas, April 10-12th, with a comprehensive showcase of the South Korean manufacturer’s IDIS Total Surveillance Solution in booth #18059. Highlights of the company’s fifth anniversary with ISC West include areas of special emphasis on cybersecurity, deep learning analytics and facial recognition, and solutions for the retail and banking sectors; and a review of IDIS’s latest technology releases....

LenelS2, global provider of advanced access control systems and services, is slated to showcase three new user interface (UI) options for Lenel Network Video Recorder (LNVR) customers at the International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC) West event, taking place in Las Vegas in April 2019. The company will also introduce new cloud-based offerings to enable customers’ cloud journeys and other key partnership integrations. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier, global provider of innovative...

BCDVideo, the provider of enterprise-quality, purpose-built IP video storage solutions, and Scale Computing, a pioneer in edge computing and hyperconverged solutions, announced the certification of BCDVideo’s new Hyperconverged Infrastructure for Video Surveillance (HCI-VS). Developed over the last year and underpinned by Scale’s HC3 software, BCD218-HCI Series, built on a Dell OEM technology foundation, offers modularity and ease-of-use without sacrificing performance and quality....

Pluralsight, Inc., the technology skills platform announced that Dimension Data, a global systems integrator and managed IT services provider, is using Pluralsight to re-skill its engineers in DevOps and automation, across 47 countries worldwide. Public and private cloud management Founded in 1983, Dimension Data brings its expertise in internal IT, technology installation and configuration, and public and private cloud management, to multinational enterprises around the world. To maintain its...

Dahua Technology, global video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, released its 2018 annual report, which demonstrates stable growth in the past year as well as prospects for the future. During the reporting period, Dahua Technology has achieved RMB 23.666 billion in operating income, representing an increase of 25.58% on a year-on-year basis; net profit attributable to the shareholders of listed companies was RMB 2.529 billion, indicating a year-on-year growth of 6.34%. Dahua Tec...

Mercury Security introduced its next generation intelligent controller platform, the LP Series, and the new MR Series IO modules that continue to drive its open architecture approach, enhance the cyber security posture, and provide partners and users with the access platform of the future. These new additions to the portfolio are sure to be a major contributor to the company’s continued growth in 2019 and will fuel their ability to meet the expanding market needs in an evolving security la...

PEAKnx, manufacturer of solutions for home and building automation from Darmstadt, Germany, has partnered with Bird Home Automation, the Berlin-based IP video door intercom manufacturer that develops innovative door communication technologies under the brand name “DoorBird”. This partnership brings numerous advantages for KNX users: The DoorBird door station can be easily and quickly connected to the PEAKnx Controlmini and Controlpro touch panels allowing the user to see and speak wi...

Paxton, the global brand of electronic IP access control and video intercom solutions, has announced a new distribution relationship with ADI Global Distribution, making it even easier for dealers to buy its products. Paxton develops simple and integrated security solutions suitable for a wide range of sites and requirements, specialising in systems for the mid-market such as education, healthcare, retail, leisure, commercial and public sector. Their U.S. headquarters is based in Greenville, S...

Akuvox is pleased to announce its Android indoor monitor series were proven compatible with Savant smart home systems thanks to their openness and ease of integration. The integration is easily done by simply downloading and installing the Savant Pro app on Akuvox’s smart indoor monitor. Home automation services and intercom features The successful interoperability enables users to enjoy both home automation services and intercom features home automation services and intercom features,...

Revolutionising how throughput is maximised in Milestone Systems video recorders, BCDVideo releases the BCDVideo Accelerator (BVA) equipped video recording servers for Milestone, which incorporate the company’s innovative accelerator technology and eliminates the need for extra storage solutions, including the costly and space-consuming 15,000rpm hard disk drives previously required to attain necessary system bandwidth. “BCDVideo is dedicated to solving challenges in the security...

India’s foremost shop window and business hub for the security industry, Secutech India, is set to return from 25 – 27 April 2019 against a backdrop of rising government investment in smart city projects. Jointly organised by Asian Business Exhibition and Conferences Ltd (ABEC) and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd, the 2019 edition of the fair will introduce a new smart home zone to accommodate India’s growing home automation sector.    Indian security indu...

Comelit Group, as a founder Partner to The Security Event, will be exclusively presenting its very latest smart solutions in stylish door entry, home automation, fire and CCTV at the premiere industry exhibition. On stand SE28, Comelit will be launching its innovative Switch solution, which has been developed solely for installers to enable a simple ‘switch’ upgrade to an audio or video panel option. Easy upgrade opportunity Also exclusively previewed at The Security Event is Come...

Electric Productions presents ‘Trending Today’, a television series airing Saturday, February 23 on Fox Business at 12:00 PM EST featuring Business Leaders and Lifestyle Innovators. This episode of Trending Today features Swann Communications, the pioneer of DIY security systems. Swann is a global leader in security monitoring, consumer electronics and security-centric solutions for the smart homes and businesses of today and tomorrow. Surveillance and monitoring technology ...

In preparation for ISC West, the largest converged security and public safety industry trade show, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified the top technology advancements to look out for at ISC West 2019. The “Top 8,” presented with ISC Security Events, represent the key technology advancements impacting the converged security and public safety landscape. The “Top 8” security technologies at ISC West 2019: Cloud Artificial intelligence Robotics/autono...

FIREX International, alongside the co-located IFSEC International, Safety & Health Expo and Facilities Show, has announced that the Protection & Management series of events will be moving to a new dateline of 19-21 May for the 2020 edition at ExCeL, London. FIREX International 2019 dates unchanged  Gerry Dunphy, Exhibition Director, FIREX, explains: “Major business decisions are made at FIREX every year, and the event has been in huge growth in its home in London, as we anti...

Luxul, global innovator of IP networking solutions for AV integrators, has announced its technology line-up for the NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS), taking place February 19-21, 2019 in Las Vegas. In the Legrand booth SU614, the company will exhibit a wide range of solutions for home builders that deliver reliable, high-performance networks in smart homes, including Gigabit switches; the next generation of wireless controller technology; indoor and outdoor wireless access points (APs); w...

Dojo by BullGuard, globally renowned IoT security platform for Communication Service Providers (CSPs), has announced the addition of DIP EDGE to the Dojo Intelligent IoT Security Platform (DIP). DIP EDGE is a software-based, IoT security gateway, a 5G and Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC)-compatible Virtualised Network Function (VNF). DIP EDGE is a highly distributed, CSP-grade IoT security gateway with a comprehensive set of IoT-related threat detection and mitigation features. Dojo Intelligen...

DigiCert, Inc., global provider of TLS/SSL, IoT and PKI solutions; Utimaco, one of the world’s top three Hardware Security Module providers; and Microsoft Research, a provider of quantum-safe cryptography, announced a successful test implementation of the “Picnic” algorithm, with digital certificates used to encrypt, authenticate and provide integrity for connected devices commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT). This proof of concept provides a path toward a full...

As a prominent Intercom and Access Control brand, Fermax attended the 21st edition of Intersec Dubai, the largest security exhibition in MENA. The Spanish company presented their latest innovations to integrate multiple applications for smart homes on door entry systems. In 2019 Fermax has taken the leap to networkable devices and the integration of multiple applications in residential buildings, managing to merge security systems and smart homes’ applications to lead this trend and offer...

The world has changed a lot in seven decades. Change is the only certainty in today’s world but one which Fermax thrives on as it responds to the needs of an increasingly diverse and constantly evolving society that seeks to utilise technological advances to fulfil aspirations. Our journey starts in 1949. We grew thanks to the door entry systems at the same rapid pace as our cities. Time and passionate dedication have led us to become a world leading company in communication systems for r...

The MEET by Fermax IP system, developed by the Spanish leader in video door entry systems, expands its range of products and features for intercom and security systems in residential buildings. ​The new 100% IP video door entry system from Fermax is the perfect solution for residential construction projects where an IP infrastructure will be installed, which in addition to providing excellent HD VIDEO quality and interference-free audio communication, allows the integration of alarm systems, vi...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, introduces an updated JO series video intercom which enables homeowners and small businesses to control front-door access onsite or from virtually anywhere using a cloud-based mobile app. The new entry-level unit also has built-in options for recording visitors. The updated JO Series provides door access using the best of both worlds – a hard-wired, in-home master station with 7-inch screen for instan...

Gira, one of the world’s leading full-range suppliers of intelligent system solutions for building management, is pleased to announce Steffen Zimmermann as its new Managing Director. Steffen Zimmermann will reinforce the management of Gira Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Radevormwald, and he will succeed Alfred A. Bulitz, who has retired from the family business after 17 years as Managing Director. Steffen will develop and manage the Gira supply chain, with a view to secure...