Central Security Group (CSG), Tulsa, Okla., ranked No.14 on the 2014 SDM 100, announced the acquisition of Allied Protective Systems based in Oklahoma City.
The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) issued a call for entries for its ESX 2015 Innovation Awards, formerly named the Maximum Impact Awards. The awards will be given out at a ceremony during ESX 2015, which will be held this year at the Baltimore Convention Center, June 24-26. The award’s new name denotes the renewed focus on celebrating the most impactful and groundbreaking technologies, according to an ESX press release.
ISC West, the world’s largest physical security industry gathering, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), will take place April 14-17 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares of Houston-based Video Insight Inc., a developer of video management software, as part of its strategy to expand business opportunities for both companies in the education market in North America. Panasonic Group has set a clear target of reaching 10 trillion yen in sales by 2018; and B2B solutions, including security systems and video surveillance, will play an important part in achieving this high growth globally.
Sponsored by SDM magazine, the Central Station Alarm Association’s Excellence Awards recognize outstanding FM Global, Intertek/ETL or UL-listed central stations and their exemplary personnel.
Louroe Electronics, Van Nuys, Calif., announced that its CEO, Richard Brent, was named the 2014 Security Industry Association (SIA) Committee Chair of the Year. SIA is honoring Brent for his extraordinary work as the chair of the SIA Government Summit Planning Committee.
Camera manufacturer Canon, Tokyo, is seeking to expand even further into the security market, with a $2.8 billion cash offer to purchase Axis Communications, Lund, Sweden. After acquiring major VMS provider, Milestone, last summer, Canon’s foray into video surveillance is helping it build a solid platform of cameras and video management technology to create a total security solution for its customers.
MorphoTrak, Alexandra, Va., a Morpho (Safran) company, announced its 40th anniversary as the pioneer developer of automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS). The last four decades have been revolutionary in helping law enforcement fight crime, the company stated.
Mission 500’s #ShowOrange campaign has officially kicked off and is currently ramping up activities to support needy children in the United States. Launched earlier this month, #ShowOrange is already reaching out through online and offline media and raising awareness and funding for Mission 500’s charity efforts. Mission 500 will be incorporating #ShowOrange into a variety of upcoming activities including the charity’s signature 5K/2K walk/run held at ISC West.
The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA), Indianapolis, announced its 2015 volunteer board of directors. The board welcomed three new directors: Omar Hikal, Kris Hogg, and George Walter.
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