Archive: August 2021
Quantum to acquire software startup EnCloudEn technology
August 31, 2021SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Quantum Corp. announced a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of EnCloudEn, an early stage hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) software company. This agreement follows Quantum's recent acquisition of the surveillance business assets of Pivot3, an early pioneer of hyperconverged infrastructure for video surveillance workloads.
The EnCloudEn acquisition will enable Quantum to expand the addressable market for the company's video surveillance portfolio, offering...
SIA GovSummit returns with virtual and in-person options
August 31, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda, speaker lineup and program for Part 3 of the 2021 SIA GovSummit, its annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2021 is being held as a three-part conference, the first and second of which occurred April 28 and June 9 and the third scheduled for Sept. 21.
Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together government security leaders with private...
FireWatch Solutions expands offering with private investigation services
August 31, 2021SSN Staff
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.—FireWatch Solutions, a premier risk management organization offering custom protective solutions to clients around the globe, has expanded its portfolio of services, now offering private investigations and process server support to meet the needs of law firms, corporations, and individual clients.
FireWatch offers a suite of services under its license in the state of California (CA PI License # PI189143).
“We’re thrilled to be able to expand...
Hikvision PanoVu panoramic cameras increase situational awareness
August 31, 2021SSN Staff
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.—Hikvision’s expansive lineup of PanoVu panoramic cameras allow facilities to monitor vast coverage areas without having to invest in purchasing and installing dozens of surveillance cameras.
The expansive PanoVu series features up to 32 megapixels of resolution and are available in a variety of 180° or 360° configurations and feature sets.
“Our PanoVu panoramic cameras provide wide area coverage with outstanding value by enabling...
FAST extends free job postings for SIA and ESA members
August 30, 2021SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting careers in the physical security technology and life safety industry, has announced an extension of its free job listings for Security Industry Association (SIA) and Electronic Security Association (ESA) members.
This extension is an effort to aid in the industry’s economic recovery and workforce development efforts following challenges presented by the...
CES 2022 to require proof of vaccination for attendees
August 30, 2021SSN Staff
ARLINGTON, Va.—The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that CES 2022, the world's most influential technology event, will require in-person attendees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. CES 2022 will take place in Las Vegas from Jan. 5-8, 2022.
For those who may be unable to travel to Las Vegas, CTA will again create a digital event that will run in parallel with the in-person program. Digital audiences...
Camect taps security industry veteran Ron Grubbs to lead global sales
August 30, 2021SSN Staff
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—Camect, a provider of best-in-class artificial intelligence and edge-based analytics, has appointed industry veteran Ron Grubbs to head the company’s global sales and business development.
Camect’s global footprint has grown to over 30 countries by partnering with wholesale distributors, security integrators, and monitoring centers, and Grubbs was brought on to continue to support this growth. These partners rely on Camect for highly accurate site analytics,...
Local Security partners with RapidSOS to send multimedia incident data to 911
August 30, 2021SSN Staff
VANCOUVER, B.C.—Local Security, a Canadian security technology company, announced a partnership with RapidSOS to connect 911 personnel with remote operators in an emergency through the Local Security platform.
"Local Security is committed to partnerships with communities and the organizations that use cutting-edge technology to secure them," Local Security CEO Adam Power said in the announcement. "Our partners can now deliver a complete digital status update including pictures and video...
ESA Leadership Summit to be held at Dallas Cowboys Headquarters
August 27, 2021SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) will hold its annual Leadership Summit in-person at the Omni Frisco, at the Dallas Cowboys Worldwide Headquarters, October 4-7.
This executive-level conference is for leaders who strive for more. Hundreds of executives from the electronic security and life safety industry — focused on growth — are set to gather this fall to network, learn keys to success from other industries, and develop their ability to motivate and engage employees....
SDC names industry veteran Tom Morrison as new national sales manager
August 27, 2021SSN Staff
CAMARILLO, Calif. —After an extensive national search, SDC (Security Door Controls) selected access and architectural hardware industry sales veteran Tom Morrison as its new National Sales Manager, responsible for all major accounts, distributors and security and hardware representatives.
Morrison began his career more than 35 years ago as an owner/operator of an independent sales agency specializing in Division 8 architectural builder’s hardware products....