Best Buy and Vivint Smart Home announced a strategic partnership to give customers an easy way to automate and manage their homes, called Best Buy Smart Home powered by Vivint.
Camera manufacturer Hanwha Techwin America and software development company Camcloud have partnered to offer cameras that push video directly to the cloud and offer automatic updates and setup from smartphone apps.
After the official approval of the antitrust authorities, the business partnership of Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation in the field of video security solutions became effective by February 1, 2017 — except in China where the partnership will start on April 1, 2017.
Securitas Electronic Security Inc. has donated $7,200 to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The donation was made as part of a charitable element integrated into the Securitas Electronic Security tradeshow booth at the 2016 ASIS International Seminar & Exhibits in Orlando, Fla.
WeText, a mobile communications technology company based in Orlando, Fla., has been selected by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses to provide an SMS/Text-based emergency alert system for internal communication during 2016-2017 Tournament of Roses events.
Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation signed a contract to establish a business partnership to collaborate in the development of innovative products and solutions in the field of video security applications. Effective from the beginning of 2017, the two companies aim to combine their technological expertise to set new standards in high-resolution and low light video imaging. As part of the agreed partnership, Sony’s video security customers in all markets except Japan will be served and supported by the sales and marketing organization of Bosch Security Systems. The partnership is subject to approval by the antitrust authorities.
Leviton announced a strategic partnership with Samsung SmartThings, offering an automation solution through distribution partners and the professional dealer marketplace.
In an effort to improve cyber-threat information sharing and analysis, Johnson Controls, a global provider of energy efficiency, integrated solutions and building controls, announced a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Cybersecurity and Communications.
Red Hawk Fire & Security U.S., a provider of fire, life safety and security services, announced plans for Affiliated Monitoring to manage central station monitoring for Red Hawk customers.
