AMICO Security Looks to Play A Large Role in President-Elect Trump’s Border Security Initiative

AMICO Security announced today that its AMIGUARD system, considered one of the most secure and cost effective border solutions available on the market, is expected to play a large role in President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to build a border wall between the United States and Mexico.


Penn State Upgrades Security with Integrated Solution from Tyco Security Products

WESTFORD, MA. January 5, 2016 –– Tyco Security Products announced that Pennsylvania State University has invested in security technology from Tyco Security Products to protect and manage access and video in its residence halls and other areas of its campuses.

The deployment of the new video and access control solution at eight of its Commonwealth Campuses represents a system-wide upgrade to its residence hall security, including the Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management system and iSTAR door controllers, STANLEY Wi-Q™ wireless locks, Illustra mini-dome cameras and the victor video management system and VideoEdge NVRs from American Dynamics.


ONVIF Explores Need for Standards in Critical Infrastructure at Intersec 2017

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced today that it will be presenting at Intersec 2017, January 23-24, 2017, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, as part of Intersec’s Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Conference.
Jonathan Lewit, Chair of the ONVIF Communication Committee, will be speaking on behalf of ONVIF and will present on “Standards and the Dynamics of IOT in Physical Security Critical Infrastructure.”


AMICO Security Launches Next Generation ANC Composite Fence System, Receives M5.0 Security Rating

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — December 30, 2016 — AMICO Security announced today that its ANC fence system has received an M5.0 security rating in compliance with the ASTM F2781-10 standard. The next generation ANC fence system is a uniquely designed, non-metallic fencing system that is non-conductive and radar friendly, making it ideal for the protection of utility substations, airports and military applications.


Tyco Security Products Introduces Mobile Credentials with EntraPass 7.10

WESTFORD, MA — December 7, 2016 – Tyco Security Products introduces the latest version of its EntraPass Security Software from Kantech with the new EntraPass Go Pass mobile application that allows card holders to use their mobile phones as an access control credential. EntraPass 7.10 software also includes updates to its Microsoft Windows Active Directory integration which now auto-synchronizes users, and extends the EntraPass Go Install app for installers to Android users.


Tyco Security Products Launches Shooter Detection System Integration

Software House and Shooter Detection Systems Integrate to Provide Critical Security Against the Active Shooter

WESTFORD, MA. December 5, 2016 –– Tyco Security Products announced that Software House C•CURE 9000, the access-control powerhouse, now integrates with Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System by Shooter Detection Systems, the world leader in gunshot detection technology. The nation’s top 500 enterprise security executives surveyed named the Active Shooter as this year’s top security threat facing their enterprise. This highly anticipated integration complements Tyco Security Product’s offerings with an industry-leading solution to accurately detect gunshots and provide precise location information to first responders and security professionals within a second of the first shot, without the need for human interpretation.


Tyco Security Products’ Irene Lam to Speak at 2016 Massachusetts Conference for Women

WESTFORD, MA — December 6, 2016 – Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announced today that for the third consecutive year it will sponsor and participate in the Massachusetts Conference for Women on December 7-8, 2016, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Mass. The event features nationally recognized speakers and includes seminars, author book-signings, networking opportunities and small business roundtable discussions.


ONVIF Hosts 15th Developers’ Plugfest in Taiwan

SAN RAMON, Calif. – November 29, 2016. ONVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 15th ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest (ODP) November 9-11 in Taipei, Taiwan, at the Fullon Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf in the city’s Tamsui District. With multiple testings of ONVIF conformant products, the Developers’ Plugfest included interoperability testing for five ONVIF profiles, including the newly released Profile Q and ONVIF’s video profile that is currently in development.


Security-Net Partners with Sales Training Firm

Exton, Pa. – November 16, 2016 – Security-Net, Inc., a global provider of security system services to customers both locally and nationally, has announced a strategic partnership with Vector Firm to develop an enhanced sales training program for its team. Founded by Chris Peterson, Vector Firm is a consulting company that has specialized in developing training programs for more than 25 companies within the security industry. The program is designed for Sales-Net members, a committee comprised of representatives from each of Security-Net’s 21 North American member companies, as well as each member company’s individual sales team to promote best practices and business development opportunities amongst Security-Net members.


Tyco Security Products Introduces New exacqVision M-Series All-in-One Video Recorder

WESTFORD, MA, November 15, 2016 — Tyco Security Products introduces the new exacqVision M-Series, a cost-effective network video recorder that is easy to install and use. The exacqVision M-Series expands the All-in-One Recorder category Exacq launched last March with the LC-Series PoE+ recorder. Similar to the higher-capacity, higher PoE power LC-Series, the M-Series includes integrated PoE camera ports and the feature-rich exacqVision START video management software, which can easily be upgraded to the Professional or Enterprise software.