ONVIF, a leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S.-based Security Industry Association (SIA), signaling cooperation toward the further development of IP-based interoperability standards in access control.
Xentry Systems Integration, Miamisburg, Ohio, announced the completion of its acquisition of Acree Daily Integrated Systems, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Both Xentry and Acree Daily have been dedicated to servicing customers in the greater Ohio area for more than 35 years.
Almost all integrators and manufacturers agree that standards are and will continue to be a good thing for the industry. When it comes to integration between access control and video, two of the main standards bodies are ONVIF and PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance).
PCSC, based in Torrance, Calif., entered into a strategic partnership with Maxxess Systems Inc., based in Yorba Linda, Calif. This partnership resulted in the development of LiNC-XS™, a flexible, enterprise-class access control offering.
Honeywell introduced commercial-grade fire control panels with features from the company’s VISTA Turbo line to provide additional functionality and save money and installation time
RS2 Technologies LLC, a provider of access control systems, announced the integration of its Access It!® line of access control software with the video surveillance software of Video Insight Inc., a U.S.-based developer of enterprise-class IP video surveillance solutions that are focused on multi-campus facilities.
RS2 Technologies LLC, Munster, Ind., a provider of access control systems, announced that its third Annual Dealer Conference (held February 22-25 in Phoenix) received rave reviews from participating dealers, sponsors, presenters and suppliers.