There are two unshakeable facts that determine the direction of the security industry. The first is that digital communications have redefined the concept of business risk.

Maxxess Systems, a provider of event response management and collaboration systems, has partnered with SmartPTT by Elcomplus, a communications radio technology company, to deliver an integration with Motorola digital radios that will improve response times to critical events. The integration allows for automatic communication over Motorola digital radios in the event of an emergency, speeding information dissemination and saving time for first responders and security personnel.

For at least the last couple of years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the biggest trends in the security industry. Offering the ability to “learn” over time, AI provides the technology to anticipate and identify potential issues as they are unfolding.

Kastle Systems, SDM’s 2015 Systems Integrator of the Year and No. 7 on the 2019 SDM Top Systems Integrators Report, recently launched a comprehensive, integrated Covid-19 safety program called KastleSafeSpaces for offices spaces and other clients looking to safeguard the health and safety of people returning to the workplace.

The 5,200-student La Cité campus, opened in 1995, is Ontario’s largest French-language college. It offers 140 postsecondary programs with degrees ranging from architecture to security management.

Connected Technologies LLC is providing additional customization services tailored to the security dealer. The Connect ONE management interface in its original state is already highly customizable. Now, and because of popular demand, dealers can request additional integrations or capabilities — allowing them to meet the user’s challenges, expand their scope of projects and gain profitability in every market vertical.

Qolsys’ 2.4 software update has been released for the IQ Panel 2 Plus.

As one of six distinct security-related divisions of a global powerhouse, this year’s Systems Integrator of the Year draws on the history of not one, but two long-standing companies, along with a deep commitment to its employees and customers, and a strong understanding of technology to distinguish itself from the competition.

ISS – Intelligent Security Systems, a global leader in intelligent video management systems (VMS) solutions with natively developed analytics, announced the seamless integration between the company’s SecurOS VMS software and Kantech EntraPass Access Control from Tyco security solutions. The integration of these two powerful solutions comes as a result of ISS’ advancement into Tyco’s Johnson Controls Connected Partner Program. All Kantech events can be managed from a single GUI and cameras from the ISS VMS can be easily linked to Kantech devices.