PHILADELPHIA — Appomattox County Public Schools in Virginia will implement ZeroEyes proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution to protect students and faculty against gun-related threats. Comprising four schools – a primary, elementary, middle and high school –  the Appomattox County school district educates approximately 2,500 students annually. With “a commitment to fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students,” the school has implemented several security measures in recent years. Related: Illinois School District Deploys AI Gun Dete ..read more

When I started in the industry in the late ’70s, most new systems were digital dialers with keylocks or some other mechanical devices like a simplex lock. By the mid-’80s, various types of keypads started to emerge and become the norm. Some of these new keypads just triggered a relay that was connected to a keylock input, and some were just starting to get integrated into the control panel. Many of you might remember the 12-wire keypads back then. For the most part, programming was done by burning a PROM chip with the various options. And, of course, there were still lots of panels with jumper ..read more

In a world filled with wait times that are “longer than expected” and customer complaints being handled by offshore third-party operators who aren’t as familiar with the companies they’re representing as you’d hope when you call with your gripe, it’s important to celebrate those who show that they’re committed to service, not just sales. That’s why we launched the SSI Supplier Stellar Service Awards, an annual recognition program to celebrate those companies that excel not only in support but also in social media presence, trade show operations and more. Inside the 2024 Supplier Stellar Servic ..read more

BRADENTON, Fla.—Kidde Commercial, a manufacturer of fire and life safety solutions for over a century, recently announced the launch of the Optica Duct Smoke Detector. The company states its latest product features a revolutionary new design, specifically created to address unique HVAC System smoke detection challenges while reducing nuisance alarms. Kidde Commercial boasts the Optica’s New Duct Smoke Detector design is built to address the moisture and dust challenges found in the HVAC environment, while providing best-in-class detection that customers can trust. “This new Optica Duct Detecto ..read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The primary task of any security camera is keeping a close eye on a home, property and loved ones. Some cameras, as one homeowner found out, are a better fit for certain installations than others. Related: Snap One Expands Security Line With New Luma NVRs, VMS Platform It wasn’t until after the integration team at Jennings AV had finished pre-wiring the luxury 6,000-square-foot residence for smart technology and installed a dozen surveillance cameras, plus a host of other gear, that the homeowner was considering an upgraded camera system. Although the cameras were high qual ..read more

HAWTHORNE, Calif. – AMAG Technology, an Allied Universal company, has announced the launch of AMAG Technology Financial Services, an initiative “designed to provide channel partners with flexible leasing alternatives for their customers.” This program “offers a strategic resource for channel partners, allowing them to offer customers the choice between purchasing products and services outright or leasing them for an agreed-upon term,” according to the company announcement. AMAG Technology Financial Services “offers customized, flexible leasing solutions via a strategic partnership with Vantage ..read more

MILLCREEK, Pa. — Dale Eller, a 2021 SSI Industry Hall of Fame inductee and security industry veteran with more than 40 years experience as an advocate and leader of prominent associations, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at age 64 after a brief illness. Related: Between Us Pros: Celebrating the SSI Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Eller was a 1977 graduate of McDowell High School. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years. After the service, he joined his family business, Glenwood Fire and Security, which was later renamed Doyle Security. He started security management company ITZ Solutions i ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic surprisingly changed the healthcare system: it also precipitated a radical shift in the security industry, emphasizing the need to integrate human talent with robotic advancements. The need for integration isn’t just a reaction to the stresses on the healthcare system. Along with challenges, such as decreases in full-time staffing and increases in temporary staffing, comes a new awareness that healthcare organizations need innovative, modern security systems that deliver higher efficiency, better response times, and, ultimately, are more gentle on the bottom line. The lon ..read more

CARLSBAD, Calif.—Trident IoT, an RF technology and engineering company focused on decreasing time-to-market for connected device manufacturers, has announced the release of the new Taurus Z-Wave Series of silicon solutions. The company explains the Trident IoT Taurus Z-Wave Series will encompass system-on-chip (SoC) solutions and modules that support the latest advancements in Z-Wave technology, including Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) for the U.S. and the implementation of the ZWLR European specification. The Taurus Z-Wave Series will ship with an SDK based on Open Z-Wave Specification Release 2024 ..read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Global IP surveillance solution provider VIVOTEK recently announced its integration partnership with Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Kisi, showcasing the integration during ISC West 2024 in Las Vegas in VIVOTEK’s booth. Related: VIVOTEK Launching ‘Make Tomorrow Easier, Today!’ Campaign During ISC West 2024 “Kisi is a modern cloud-based access control solution to secure physical spaces dedicated to providing a seamless and efficient user experience, making them ideally suited as a VIVOTEK partner,” says Albert Lin, VIVOTEK USA general manager, in the joint announcement. “We are lookin ..read more