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.

Maxxess InSite features an open architecture framework to accommodate virtually any security or business intelligence application with comprehensive functionality — from automated responses with database integration to mobile alert notifications with two-way communications.

Bosch experts for building safety are networking the IKEA MAR shopping mall in Algarve, Portugal with trend setting solutions. 

It took six years to remodel the interior of the “Palace of Culture,” a monument to socialism built in the 1960s under East German communist rule. Now Bosch is contributing intelligent solutions to make sure that visitors feel safe there, without detracting from its historic charm.

STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announced a partnership with Shooter Detection Systems LLC (SDS), a gunshot detection solutions provider. As an authorized dealer, STANLEY Security is now certified to sell, install and service SDS products and services.

Pelco by Schneider Electric announced a new integrated solution based on the Pelco VideoXpert VMS with Ipsotek’s VISuite 10.1 advanced video analytics platform. Ipsotek is a leader in scenario-based video analytics across a wide variety of industries. The integration provides a solution that increases security, reduces investigation time, and takes the complexity out of managing the video and associated analytics in an overall surveillance network.

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.

Open Options, a leader in open platform access control solutions, and OnSSI, a provider of video management solutions, have expanded their existing technology partnership to provide a two-way integration between the Ocularis and DNA Fusion applications, allowing access events to be shown in the VMS client.

National Monitoring Center (NMC) announced the integration of all Nest Cam security cameras into their monitoring capabilities.