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More than 7,600 security and public safety professionals came together to meet experts from more than 350 security brands at New York City’s Javits Center Nov. 20-21 for ISC East.

According to new research conducted by Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence, as many as 68.4 percent — or almost 7 out of 10 — cameras are currently running out of date firmware.

From its humble beginnings in a Toyota Corolla, CPI Security — originally Crime Prevention Inc. — has operated with a singular focus.

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is now accepting entries to its 2020 Youth Scholarship Program — a philanthropic endeavor that aims to support the futures of sons and daughters of first responders.

NSCA, a not-for-profit association representing the commercial low-voltage electronic systems industry, announced its 2020 Excellence in Business Awards. Submissions will be accepted through Jan. 17, 2020; there are no entry fees. Winners will receive recognition in various NSCA and industry publications, blogs, social media channels and newsletters, as well as at NSCA’s 22nd annual Business & Leadership Conference on Feb. 26-28, 2020, in Irving, Texas.

American Alarm and Communications announced today it has completed the acquisition of Eaglestar Security Inc. of Sutton, Mass. which provided security, access control, video and fire alarm services for 950 homes and businesses, primarily in Central Massachusetts.

Convergint Technologies, a provider of service-based systems integration, announced the acquisition of Pendergraph Systems. 

Resideo Technologies Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced a number of actions this week, including that the company’s president and CEO, Mike Nefkens, and the board have mutually agreed to a transition, which will allow him to focus on family health issues. 

ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, held its annual membership meeting in November, providing ONVIF members with an overview of important activities of 2019 and plans for the year ahead.

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America brought together its reseller and integration partners for three days of education and networking as they presented the roadmap for the new company’s products, technologies and solutions.