Security Industry Association announces winners of the 2022 SIA New Products & Solutions Awards

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2022 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognising innovative security products, services, and solutions.

Top among the winners, who were recognised on March 23 during an award ceremony on the ISC West show floor, was Allegion – LCN, receiving the 2022 Best New Product Award.

SIA NPS Awards

Since its inception in 1979, the SIA NPS Awards have been the security industry’s premier product awards program. New products are reviewed by a panel of judges with extensive industry experience, and in 2022, following significant deliberations, the 30 judges presented awards for technologies covering 25 product and service categories.

The 2022 SIA NPS Awards entries will be on display March 23-25 in Booth 18071 on the ISC West show floor.

Access control software, hardwire, devices & peripherals

LCN 6400 COMPACT Series low energy automatic operator helps your facility meet basic needs related to accessibility"

Allegion – LCN received the Best New Product honour for its LCN 6400 COMPACT Series Operators product, submitted in the Access Control Software, Hardwire, Devices & Peripherals – Wired category.

“The LCN 6400 COMPACT Series low energy automatic operator helps your facility meet basic needs related to accessibility and touchless access on interior openings,” said Allegion – LCN. “Whether you are upgrading a single opening, renovating a portion of your building, or constructing a new facility, the COMPACT series enables a healthy, accessible environment.”

Commercial monitoring solutions

The prestigious Judges’ Choice Award was presented to Hakimo for the Hakimo Alarm Monitoring 2.0 product, submitted in the Commercial Monitoring Solutions category.

“Hakimo Alarm Monitoring 2.0 uses AI to solve the top two problems faced by monitoring stations and SOCs: access control false alarms and tailgating detection,” said Hakimo. “Hakimo reduces false alarms by 80%+, has the best tailgating detector in the industry with <1% false positives, and provides an integrated commercial monitoring solution.”

Ideas and technologies

We were proud to arrive at the final award determinations and congratulate the 2022 awardees"

“The SIA NPS Awards program had an exceptional pool of entrants for 2022, and the judges were excited to see such an impressive array of ideas and technologies represented this year,” said Christopher Grniet, chair of the SIA NPS Committee.

“Following hours of panel-driven judging and technology demonstrations, we were proud to arrive at the final award determinations and congratulate the 2022 awardees. Thank you to our expert judges for your dedication and for volunteering your valuable time and knowledge toward making the 2022 SIA NPS a success.”

SIA NPS Merit Award

Additionally, ASSA ABLOY received the SIA NPS Merit Award, which recognises an individual or company who, through their support of the SIA NPS Awards, demonstrates a commitment to the vision and mission of the program, contributes to its success, and promotes the advancement of SIA and the security industry overall.

“ASSA ABLOY is honoured to be recognised by SIA with the NPS Merit Award. Innovation is a cornerstone of our business, and the NPS program is an excellent platform to highlight the importance of innovation in security,” said ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Head of U.S. Commercial Sales Sean McGrath. “We would like to thank SIA for their critical role in advancing the security industry.”

Cutting-edge security offerings

We recognise ASSA ABLOY as the 2022 SIA NPS Merit Award recipient in recognition of the company’s valuable service"

“SIA applauds the 2022 SIA NPS Awards honourees, whose outstanding products, solutions and technologies represent the best and most cutting-edge security offerings on the market,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson.

“SIA congratulates all the 2022 award winners, and in particular Allegion – LCN and Hakimo, whose contributions stood out among the impressive field of entrants to earn the Best New Product and Judges’ Choice honours. Additionally, we are proud to recognise ASSA ABLOY as the 2022 SIA NPS Merit Award recipient in recognition of the company’s valuable service to and impact on this flagship awards program.”

2022 SIA NPS award winners

Best New Product Award

• Winner: Allegion LCN – LCN 6400 COMPACT Series Operators

Judges’ Choice Award

• Winner: Hakimo – Hakimo Alarm Monitoring 2.0

SIA NPS Merit Award

• Winner: ASSA ABLOY

Category awards

Access Control Devices & Peripherals Hardware – Wireless

• Winner: Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) – AVA 3.0 – Autonomous Verified Access With STAN
• Honourable Mention: LiftMaster – Smart Access Hub

Access Control Software, Hardware, Devices & Peripherals – Wired   

• Winner: Allegion – LCN – LCN 6400 COMPACT Series Operators
• Honourable Mention: ASSA ABLOY (HES) – HES KS200|KS210 Series Server Cabinet Locks

Biometrics

• Winner: Touchless Biometric Systems – TBS 3D FLY

Commercial Monitoring Solutions

• Winner: Hakimo – Hakimo Alarm Monitoring 2.0

Communications and Networking Solutions

• Winner: Siklu – MultiHaul TG Node N366

Convergence and Integration Solutions

• Winner: Dell Technologies – Dell Validated Design Solution for Computer Vision

Design, Diagnostic, and Installation Tools

• Winner: LifeSafety Power – SD16 Smart Output Board

Emergency and Mass Communication Systems

• Winner: Databuoy Corporation – Geofob Mobile Panic Button

Emerging Technologies

• Winner: Untwisted Tech – Untwist Tool V2
• Honourable Mention: RaySecur – MailSecur + C-CURE

Environmental Monitoring Systems

Winner: IPVideo Corporation – HALO IoT Smart Sensor 3C

Hosted Solutions

• Winner: i3 International – Ai Cloud

Identification Management and Credentialing (Non-Biometric)

• Winner: LEGIC Identsystems (wholly owned subsidiary of dormakaba) – LEGIC Connect Go

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions (Physical) – Wired

• Winner: Senstar – Senstar Symphony Sensor Fusion Engine
• Honourable Mention: Quanergy System, Inc. – QORTEX DTC 3D LiDAR Perception Software

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions (Physical) – Wireless

• Winner: ARGUS Perimeter Security Solutions – ARGUS LuxGuard

Key/Equipment Assets Management Solutions

• Winner: BioConnect – BioConnect Trust Platform for Small Spaces

Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems

• Winner: Evolv Technology – Evolv Express 4.0

Lock and Key Solutions

• Winner: Medeco – Medeco CLIQ Local Manager

Mobile Solutions (Connected)

• Winner: LiftMaster – myQ Community Web Platform + Mobile App 2.0

Smart Home Solutions

• Winner: Deep Innovations – PoolScout

Threat/Risk Management Software Applications

• Winner: RightCrowd – RightCrowd Access Analytics

Unmanned – Drones & Robots for Security

• Winner: Turing AI – Turing AI Mobilised Video Security Platform

Video Analytics

• Winner: Calipsa – Calipsa Pro Analytics
• Honourable Mention: Vintra – Vintra IQ

Video Surveillance Advanced Imaging Technologies

• Winner: Axis Communications, Inc. – ARTPEC-8

Video Surveillance Cameras

• Winner: Bosch Security and Safety Systems – FLEXIDOME IP 8000i – X Series
• Honourable Mention: Vicon Industries – Roughneck Pro 32MP Multi-Sensor

Video Surveillance Data Storage

• Winner: Seagate Technology – Exos CORVAULT

During the 2022 SIA NPS Awards ceremony, in addition to the presentation of the overall and category-specific awards, attendees enjoyed hearing insights from NPS judges into innovations driving product advancements in the security industry. The 2022 SIA NPS entries will be on display March 23-25 on the ISC West show floor.