Entries by Leigh McGuire

FCC Makes AI-generated Voices in Robocalls Illegal

Published by SIW.com, 2/8/24 Today the Federal Communications Commission announced the unanimous adoption of a Declaratory Ruling that recognizes calls made with AI-generated voices are “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The ruling, which takes effect immediately, makes voice cloning technology used in common robocall scams targeting consumers illegal.  This would give State […]

Telguard Expands Presence in Canada with Appointment of New Representative in the Security Industry

Telguard, a leading provider of security and life safety technologies, is thrilled to announce the appointment of a new representative to serve the Canadian market. This strategic move marks an important step in Telguard’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge security solutions to clients across Canada. As the demand for advanced security measures continues to rise, Telguard […]

Acadian Total Security Acquirs Pinpoint Security

Acadian Total Security, based in Lafayette, La., has acquired Pinpoint Security, a security systems installer serving Bridge City, Texas, and surrounding areas. The strategic acquisition strengthens Acadian’s footprint in the growing Texas market and bolsters its ability to deliver security services to homes and businesses across the region, according to an announcement. Over the years, Pinpoint Security […]

Resideo Invests in Pro AV Firm

XTEN-AV, a California-based provider of professional audio-visual design and proposal software, announced it has received a minority investment from Resideo Technologies. According to a company press release, XTEN-AV provides a collaborative software platform for integrators to conceptualize designs and streamline proposal processes. “We continue to see Pro AV as a growth category, and we’re investing […]

Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS) Law Enforcement Advisor Appointed to New Role

Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), a pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, announces the chairman of its Law Enforcement Advisory Board (LEAB) has been selected for a public sector appointment. Tom Stone has been named Police Commissioner-at-Large to the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department (WEGO) by the Board of […]

Immix Introduces Site-Link

Immix is pleased to introduce Site-Link, a new solution that serves as an ‘easy button’ for integrators and monitoring centers to instantly connect the technology at any site to Immix. Site-Link simplifies and expedites the set-up process to begin providing monitoring services and generating RMR quickly without the need for IT assistance. The Immix Site-Link […]

Axis Announces Support for IEEE Security Standard

Axis Communications announced support for the IEEE 802.1AE MACsec security standard in the latest release of its operating system, AXIS OS 11.8, for more than 200 network devices, including cameras, intercoms and audio speakers. According to the company, the development enables such devices to automatically encrypt data at a foundational level to enhance zero-trust networking. […]