Securitas Electronic Security Inc. (SES), announced the successful achievement of its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 certification, governed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). This accomplishment confirms SES has achieved the service commitments and system requirements for the trust services criteria relevant to security, availability, processing integrity, and confidentiality for SES Monitoring, Service Platforms and Operations.
Mark C. Popkowski, CEO of PnewSoft LLC, Houston, Texas, has been in the security integration business for around 30 years, starting his own company, Modern System Concepts Inc., (MSC) about 20 years ago. Four years ago, Popkowski was searching for software to help him with inspections out in the field, particularly fire inspections.
Vector Security announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Vector Security will receive in-arena sponsorship exclusivity in the home and business security categories and is named the “Official Security Partner of the Pittsburgh Penguins” through the 2020-21 season.
G4S Secure Solutions Seattle was named Veteran Friendly Employer of the Year by American Veterans (AMVETS). The award recognizes employers who have made great strides by providing employment to veterans and who have made a commitment to including veterans in their organizational culture. G4S was presented the award during a ceremony in Orlando.
Siklu Inc. awarded Convergint Technologies their Top Security Systems Integrator Partner in North America in 2017-2018. This decision was based upon the successful partnership between the companies over the past two years.
Advances in technology have put smart home capability within the reach of most security systems buyers, greatly enhancing security’s consumer appeal — and one of the most appealing smart devices is the smart lock.
The Plaza Riviera professional building in Redondo Beach, Calif. was built in 1989 and is located just 20 miles southwest of Los Angeles and minutes from LAX. In addition to office space, the Plaza Riviera includes storage spaces, underground parking with approximately 200 vehicle spaces, and the famous Chez Melange restaurant, Bouzy’s Gastro Pub and Sacks Cafe.
3xLOGIC, Inc. announced that Frederick Douglass High School (FDHS) has deployed a highly-successful video surveillance installation that helps ensure two points of alarm verification to sharply reduce false alarms.
Apollo Security Access Control has introduced the new ASP Series Controllers that add a new layer of flexibility by allowing ‘post-factory’ customization in addition to many other feature upgrades. This will put more control in the hands of integrators and even end users so they are not locked into hardware solutions that are ‘off the shelf’ and don’t provide any ability to adapt to customer specific needs for the present or the future, the company described.
Louisa County Public Schools in Northern Virginia has completed installation of a district-wide Vicon Valerus video management solution that encompasses its six school buildings and connects nearly 400 cameras. The system includes multiple application servers and NVRs running Valerus VMS software, as well as a wide range of Vicon IP megapixel camera models. The district has opted to share camera access with the Louisa County Sheriff’s Department, whose officers can use iPads and smartphones to immediately call up video through the Valerus VMS interface in case of an emergency. This allows them to visually assess any situation and locate the perpetrator before sending in officers.
