Tag: Sustainability
Securitas launches 2025 Global Technology Outlook Report
October 8, 2024SSN Staff
UNIONTOWN, Ohio — Securitas Technology has announced the release of its 2025 Global Technology Outlook Report, now in its seventh year.
Securitas said that the report is full of data-driven insights designed to help organizations around the world learn more about the trends and innovations impacting the future of security technology.
"Innovation isn't just about adopting the latest technology — it's about harnessing that technology to create smarter, safer, and more...
Commend’s Ivy offers new captions function
September 30, 2024SSN Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine — Ivy, Commend's conversational voice assistant for Intercom systems, has introduced a new feature, Ivy Captions, that simplifies dialogue by transcribing spoken content on-screen.
Launched in 2023, Commend describes Ivy as the world's first conversational voice assistant for Intercom systems based on artificial intelligence (AI). It supports control center staff by automatically answering frequently asked questions, such as directions or train schedule information....
Resideo releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
September 6, 2024SSN Staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Resideo Technologies Inc. has released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, detailing its ESG progress, new climate commitments, and continued execution of its ESG strategy.
"After five years as a stand-alone company, we are learning more every day about what is necessary to succeed with our customers and in our key markets," said Jay Geldmacher, President and CEO, Resideo Technologies. "At Resideo, we know sustainability is...
HID releases 2024 State of the Security Industry Report
March 21, 2024SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—HID, a provider of trusted identity solutions, has released its 2024 State of the Security Industry Report, which delves into the underlying concerns driving upcoming innovations and the technologies that underpin them, helping security leaders be proactive in adapting to evolving challenges.
Conducted in the fall of 2023, the 2024 State of Security Report gathered responses from 2,600 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide across a range of job titles...
Johnson Controls paper outlines future of commercial smart buildings
December 26, 2023SSN Staff
CORK, Ireland – With calls to meet sustainable growth targets looming over a number of industries, Johnson Controls (JCI) has a plan in mind.
The company recently released "The Smart Building of the Future," a new paper that outlines how smart buildings equipped with advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT, cloud and cybersecurity will help enterprises create a future where buildings integrate with human and environmental ecosystems. Johnson Controls said that...
Ajax Systems earns UL certification for U.S. and Canada
December 20, 2023SSN Staff
KYIV, Ukraine – Ajax Systems has revealed that 21 of its products have now been certified by UL Solutions for use in the United States and Canada.
Ajax said that this marks a significant commitment by the company to the North American market and adds to its list of certifications in the European market. The company noted that additional certifications are planned in the region, and many are already in process.
“For over a century, UL Solutions has been advancing innovation...
Johnson Controls' strong Q2 performance punctuated with a dedication to sustainability
May 8, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
CORK, Ireland – Johnson Controls builds on its solid Q1 performance and finishes the second fiscal quarter 2023 with numbers exceeding guidance.
At a glance the highlights show Johnson Controls with Q2 reported sales of +10% versus the prior year; +13% organically. A Q2 GAAP EPS of $0.19; Adjusted EPS of $0.75, up 19% versus prior year. Their Q2 orders are +8% organically year-over-year, and a record backlog of $11.7 billion, increased 9% organically year-over-year. CEO George...
HID survey reveals five themes changing the security industry
March 22, 2023SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas – HID has announced its inaugural State of the Security Industry Report, which gathered responses from over 2,700 stakeholders to identify the pressing concerns facing the global security market.
Pooled from a resource of end users, IT and security personnel, and across a range of titles and organizations of all sizes in 11 industries, the report has identified themes that are driving the innovations and technologies changing the industry. HID identified five particular...
Integrating sustainability as a solution for protecting people, places and the planet
February 28, 2018Amy Vigneux
In today's built environment—be it new construction or retrofit—project teams are increasingly designing toward specific goals for their buildings. A major trend within these goals is sustainability. In addition to seeking out ways to achieve LEED certification or meeting Living Building Challenge standards, this trend looks to ensure a building is differentiated by considering its impact on the wellness, economics, and social justice of the people and the planet.Put quite simply, progressive...