Tag: FLIR Systems
Teledyne to acquire FLIR Systems for $8B
January 5, 2021SSN Staff
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. and ARLINGTON, Va.—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 billion.
Under the terms of the agreement, FLIR stockholders will receive $28.00 per share in cash and 0.0718 shares of Teledyne common stock for each FLIR share, which implies a total purchase price of $56.00 per FLIR share based on Teledyne’s...
LenelS2 and FLIR Systems announce strategic collaboration
August 3, 2020SSN Staff
PITTSFORD, N.Y.—LenelS2 and FLIR Systems signed an agreement to integrate select FLIR thermal cameras with LenelS2’s OnGuard access control system. The integrated, non-contact solutions joins the Carrier Healthy Buildings Program suite of offerings to support reopening and assistance in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and possibly other viruses in the workplace through thermal screening. “As organizations implement site-specific screening protocols, integrating access control systems with...
Women in Security: Maria Cambria
December 9, 2019
Graduating with a computer programming degree, Maria Cambria, VP of demand generation for security, FLIR Systems, Inc. has worked in tech roles ever since. Her first job in the video industry was with a startup called NiceEye, where a mentor of hers worked.“NiceEye offered video as a service, which was a very new concept 18 years ago,” Cambria remembered, who worked there for several years. “Many years later, we've started to see the IT and security sectors come together, but that's...
FLIR appoints new president and CEO
May 24, 2017Spencer Ives
FLIR Systems Inc. announced yesterday that James J. Cannon has been appointed president and CEO, effective June 19, 2017. Cannon will succeed Andy Teich, whose retirement after 33 years of service was previously announced on February 14.
"The opportunity to join this outstanding leadership team and serve alongside over 3,000 talented FLIR employees worldwide as the company's next CEO is a great honor," Cannon said in a prepared statement. "The FLIR brand is synonymous with continuous innovation and...
FLIR Systems acquires Innovative Security Design
June 16, 2016SSN Staff
WILSONVILLE, Ore.—FLIR Systems on June 3 acquired video surveillance provider Innovative Security Designs from Digital Watchdog.FLIR said the deal “adds technology and expertise to develop mid to high-end visible cameras.”Terms of the deal were not announced. Digital Watchdog had purchased ISD in 2014.Known in the security world for its thermal cameras, FLIR is a $4 billion enterprise that makes visible-light imaging systems, locater systems, measurement and diagnostic systems and...
FLIR buys DVTEL for $92m
December 7, 2015Martha Entwistle
WILSONVILLE, Ore.—In a deal that builds out its commercial security capabilities and adds software expertise, FLIR Systems, based here, on Nov. 30 bought video surveillance provider DVTEL for $92 million cash.
Known in the security world for its thermal cameras and its 2012 purchase of Lorex, FLIR is a $4 billion enterprise that makes visible-light imaging systems, locater systems, measurement and diagnostic systems and threat-detection solutions.
“This deal expands FLIR's presence...
I-View Now announces new integrations
February 4, 2015Spencer Ives
I-View Now, a provider of video verification services based in Henderson, Nev., announced a new selection of coming integrations, as well as a new agreement to integrate ipDatatel devices. This wave of integrations includes Milestone, Digital Barriers and Avigilon. Additionally, the company announced the first integration to come from a recent agreement with FLIR Systems.
Among the annnounced integrations was Milestone's video management software, XProtect Corporate and XProtect Enterprise, which...
I-View Now to integrate with FLIR
December 12, 2014SSN Staff
HENDERSON, Nev.—I-View Now has integrated devices by FLIR Systems Inc., a thermal imaging technology and full-spectrum video security solutions, into the I-View Now platform.
FLIR's line of cameras will be compatible for use with I-View Now's video verification services. Starting with recorders, integration of FLIR's first round of products is expected to be completed in Q1 of 2015.
"Many of our dealers and central stations want to leverage FLIR's HD over Coax and thermal camera solutions with...
Lead Boston Marathon bombings investigator talks urban security
August 7, 2013Amy Canfield
BOSTON—When the two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line in April, there was chaos. Hundreds were seriously injured. Participants and spectators were panicked, not knowing where to turn for safety. Were there more explosive devices set to go off in a few seconds?
Within 22 minutes, chaos was quelled, and the area was secured.
How?
“Through planning and training,” said Boston Police Department Superintendent William Evans.
Three people died at the Boylston...
Video takes down Boston bombing suspects
April 24, 2013Rich Miller
Looking back on it, it was a little too close for comfort: Walking the streets of Cambridge at about the same time the Boston Marathon bombers were killing a police officer at MIT, just a few blocks from a nightclub where I was heading with a friend. Investigators had released photos of the suspects a few hours earlier and they were now on the run, with a carjacking, police chase (more on that later) and shootout to follow.
The two men should have known they wouldn't remain anonymous for long. Given...