Guardian Protection Services, Warrendale, Pa., ranked No. 6 on the SDM 100, announced that it selected the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 as its next-generation platform following a one-year evaluation period.
Bosch Security Systems now offers an Intrusion Integration software development kit (SDK) for its B and G Series control panels. The new SDK facilitates integration with third-party applications, enabling the panels to work seamlessly with security software offerings from other industry providers. With a reference guide, examples, and code snippets, developers can quickly connect their applications to allow monitoring and control of the Bosch panels.
UL released new requirements to smoke alarm standards. These standards now include criteria that address smoke characteristics between a fast-moving and smoldering fire, and the flammability of materials in modern household products. As well, the organization celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art Smoke Detection Test Laboratory in Northbrook, Ill., on February 8.
CEDIA has announced that the 2018 CEDIA Awards program is now open and accepting entries for both the home technology professional awards and the manufacturer awards.