Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, only please don’t send me anymore more apps, because I think I’ve hit my limit.This week I yearn to breath the air of freedom from software applications because I can’t seem to escape writing about everyone’s new app. You might think I’m exaggerating, and you’d be right, I’m not spending my time talking about new apps soon to infest people’s smartphones, and that’s because I’m spending all my time writing about people’s OLD apps.That’s right the curse of AI strikes again. Читать дальше...
FREMONT, Calif. and AUSTIN, Texas — Dean Drako, President and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks, IC Manage, and Drako Motors, announced his acquisition of Cobalt AI (formerly Cobalt Robotics).As Cobalt’s owner, Drako will serve as the company’s chairman, while Ken Wolff, Cobalt’s CEO, will continue leading the company. Cobalt AI will operate as an independent company with its current management team and entire staff.Cobalt is known as a provider of AI alarm filtering, remote monitoring, and security robot solutions for enterprise. Читать дальше...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) announced that it is launching an updated structure to the sales region in an effort to provide more personalized service to dealers.As part of these updates, the sales management team is expanding from three sales directors to five. Some of the sales territories have also been updated.“At DMP our top priority is supporting our customers and being responsive to their unique needs,” said Jon Adams, vice president of sales. “This exciting change in... Читать дальше...
MANHATTAN, Kan. — CivicPlus, a provider of integrated software solutions for local governments, has integrated with Nextdoor, a neighborhood-focused social media platform. Using the combined platform, which brings together CivicPlus' Mass Notification System with Nextdoor's hyper-local messaging capabilities, local agencies can improve response rates, mitigate the impact emergencies have on communities, foster greater trust with residents, and strengthen public safety and well-being, CivicPlus says. Читать дальше...
ST. LOUIS — Latch, soon to be DOOR, is launching the DOOR app, which consolidates its access control services, and introducing its AI assistant, Doorman. “The DOOR app literally unlocks our technology in your building,” said Chief Doorman Jamie Siminoff, who founded Ring, sold it to Amazon and then launched Honest Day’s Work (HDW), during a video reveal event. “For those that currently have Latch in their building, the DOOR app will be replacing the Latch app over the next few months. There are no additional costs ... Читать дальше...
TEANECK, N.J.—Hanwha Vision has named Jason Swanson as business development manager for the restaurant and retail markets.The industry veteran will draw on his extensive store and food service experience to ensure Hanwha solutions address operators’ unique surveillance challenges and requirements for protecting their premises, employees and customers.Swanson’s appointment continues Hanwha’s commitment to building teams that include subject matter experts with first-hand market knowledge, insights and expertise. Читать дальше...
MONTRÉAL—Genetec has announced the release of AutoVu Plate Finder, a new feature that enables parking operators and law enforcement professionals to quickly identify and validate license plate numbers directly from their Apple or Android mobile devices.AutoVu Plate Finder increases efficiency by reducing the time spent manually checking difficult-to-read or obstructed license plates. For example, vehicles with rear-facing license plates backed into parking spots cannot easily be read by vehicle-based... Читать дальше...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Honeywell has announced the completion of its acquisition of Carrier Global Corporation's Global Access Solutions business for $4.95 billion.According to Honeywell, the deal positions the company as a leading provider of security solutions for the digital age with opportunities for accelerated innovation in the fast-growing, cloud-based services and solutions space.This transaction also strengthens Honeywell's alignment of its portfolio around three compelling megatrends, including automation... Читать дальше...
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. has announced the promotions of several of its salespeople to management positions within the NAPCO Fire & Security division.Senior Vice President of Sales, Stephen Spinelli said, “These changes in the management structure address recent and future Company growth, and will better support our customers, and diversified product groups, sales directives and long-term goals.”The new sales team will be headed up by Duane Warehime, as VP of Sales... Читать дальше...
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Network(PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the recipients of its annual scholarships.Ryan Knoll of Pro-Tec Design; Staci Eslinger of M3T Corp.; Jack Tadych of SecurAlarm; and Rich Campbell of RFI are the PSA Scholarship 2024 winners. “PSA is thrilled to bring back its scholarship program to support the growth of talent at our systems integrators,” said Darryl Keeler, CEO of Tech Systems, Inc. and chairman of the PSA Board of Directors. Читать дальше...