New Standalone & Add-On Bluetooth Reader Modules from Napco Access Pro

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Napco Access Pro, the new Access Control division of Napco Security Technologies, offers a wide range of data credentials and readers for all applications and access systems. We are pleased to introduce new standalone and add-on Bluetooth reader modules for seamless mobile credential convenience inside and out. The addition of the BRM-Series enables Napco Access Pro to offer a complete matched mobile solution across an enterprise, i.e., to allow our mobile access credentials, distributed via email, text, or QR code, to provide access throughout a building or campus, for convenient smart device passage through doors secured with any brand Wiegand readers &/or our award-winning Trilogy Networx PIN/Prox access locks intermixed at will.

 

Aaron Black, Napco Access Pro’s VP of Sales, said, “Our brand is committed to expanding our access control offerings and staying up to date with the latest technology. That’s why we added Bluetooth Reader Modules, to provide the Total Bluetooth Solution, and card-free convenience, many applications are looking for. We want to be the go-to brand for all your access control needs, and our focus on innovation and improvement helps us achieve that goal.”

 

Napco Access Pro offers three Bluetooth Reader Modules to meet your needs, each supporting the iLock App from Continental or Alarm Lock, plus the powerful AirAccess App from the Company’s ACaaS platform, all for fluid use with reader-wired doors &/or wireless Trilogy Networx Door Locks. The most universally flexible is the CA-BRM, a standalone Bluetooth Reader Module (BRM), that converts virtually any Wiegand-enabled third-party 125 kHz Prox or 13.56 MHz iClass readers into a Napco Access Pro Bluetooth-enabled reader (wired in parallel and placed behind the existing Wiegand-enabled reader). The other two models work with popular HID Silo mullion and Farpointe Pyramid Readers. The CA-BRM-F-P300 is an add-on to the Fairpointe Data Model P-300 Proximity Reader, color- and styling-matched, and includes a weather-sealed Bluetooth reader module.  Similarly, CA-BRM-H-SIG20 is an add-on for use with the HID Model Signo Models 20 proximity reader. For labor savings and efficiency, the BRM-Series allow all data to be sent through one set of wires to the security control panel. 

 

For more information on the BRM-Series from Napco Access Pro, ask your local rep or call 1.800.645.9445, email napro@napcosecurity.com , or online at https://napcoaccesspro.com under Readers. Also, ask about joining the Napco Access Pro Dealer Program for numerous benefits and added savings on these and all our products.

Bosch Acquires Paladin Technologies to Expand North American Building Service Business

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Bosch on Wednesday (July 5) announced plans to acquire Paladin Technologies, Inc., one of the largest security systems integrators in North America and a highly regarded security and life safety solutions companies.

The deal complements Bosch’s 2015 acquisition of Climatec, LLC, with more than 1,000 associates in the U.S., according to the joint announcement, which comes one day after the companies signed corresponding agreements to make the deal official.

Both companies agreed to keep the purchase price of the acquisition private.

Climatec is part of Bosch Building Technologies and offers energy efficiency, building automation, security, and life safety solutions across the U.S. market, one of the largest and fastest-growing markets for Bosch Building Technologies.

Paladin Technologies employs about 1,500 people across 35 locations in Canada and the U.S. with projected 2023 sales approaching $400 million, according to the joint announcement. The acquisition is subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities.

Why Bosch Acquired Paladin Technologies

“Energy efficiency and security needs are driving factors for the modernization of commercial buildings, particularly in the North American market,” says Christian Fischer, the deputy chairman of the Bosch board of management, who is responsible for the company’s Energy and Building Technology and Consumer Goods business sectors.

“These long-term trends have contributed to the growth of our subsidiary Climatec, which has significantly increased its sales and workforce since we acquired them in 2015,” he said. “We want to continue Bosch’s success in the delivery of these vital services in the region, and helping make buildings greener, smarter and safer.”

Paladin went on a spree of acquisitions in 2021 and became one of the largest integrators in the industry that year, drawing attention from SSI and its competitors as it continued to grow.

Bosch Building Technologies is part of Bosch’s Energy and Building Technology business sector and reports 17.4% growth in its energy and commercial building and building services portfolio in 2022.

“The acquisition of Paladin Technologies enables Bosch Building Technologies to significantly expand its system integration business in North America by entering the Canadian market and increasing its US operations,” says Thomas Quante, president of Bosch Building Technologies, in the joint announcement.

“Paladin Technologies and Climatec have exciting opportunities to collaborate and bring comprehensive offers to our customers, building upon their respective market positions, strong brands, highly experienced leadership teams and the tremendous industry expertise of their employees,” he says.

Bosch Building Technologies offers building automation, security, life safety and energy efficiency services in the U.S., with offices in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, California, New York and New Jersey.

“I’ve always respected Bosch’s long-term business focus, its over 100-year reputation for innovation and its private ownership structure, in which the majority shareholder is a charitable foundation,” says Ted Reid, CEO of Paladin Technologies. “We’ve also been impressed by the success of Bosch’s building services growth in the USA and look forward to succeeding together as we build upon our shared values of innovation, teamwork, and the development of our people.”

Paladin Technologies is part of the Paladin Group of companies founded in 1976 in Vancouver. It has 18 offices across Canada and 17 U.S. locations, including in New York, Texas, California, the Southwest, Pacific Northwest and Midwest regions.

The company’s portfolio includes video surveillance, access control and intrusion detection as well as network infrastructure, monitoring and advanced audiovisual solutions.

“It was clear from our first meeting that our companies share a common customer- and employee-focused culture with a tremendous passion for delivering safe, secure, and efficient building solutions,” said Mauro Lima Vaz, Senior Vice President of Bosch Integration Business for North America and CEO of Climatec.

Wayne Alarm Acquires Sentry Protective

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Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc. has acquired Sentry Protective Systems of Billerica, Mass.

Wayne Alarm, founded by Ralph Wayne Sevinor, delivers custom solutions for the lives and property of its customers, while providing them with exceptional commitment, care, and support every day. The purchase increases Wayne Alarm’s share in the Greater Boston area where it can provide a premiere service.

Sentry Protective Systems, a well-established full-service alarm company was founded by Jim and Cheryl Baker. Sentry provides the installation, service and monitoring of security systems for homes and businesses throughout New England, serving over 1,000 customers.

James Baker is well known in the alarm industry with over 40 years’ experience. He served as vice president of sales for Sentry Protective in Boston, president of UltraGuard, and then founded Sentry Protective Services.  Baker also served as a member of the Commonwealth Board of State Examiners of Electricians for many years representing the professional alarm industry for licensure.

Baker will assist with the transition, as well as joining the company as design and sales consultant. In addition, Wayne Alarm Systems is hiring the entire staff of Sentry Protective Systems, which will now be under the Wayne Alarm Systems umbrella.

Jeff Kahn, vice president of Wayne Alarm, handled much of the acquisition along with Baker, reported, “We are very selective in companies that we consider acquiring. It must be a win-win for all parties including customers. That is why we are excited to add Sentry Protective to Wayne Alarm. They have built a reputation for outstanding service and customized care in the security industry, and we are thrilled to bring their expertise to our team.”

“Having founded Sentry Protective Services in 2012 and working with an incredible team to build it into the company it is today, I’m delighted that it has been acquired by Wayne Alarm, a company that shares our values and culture. We are looking forward to working together,” added Baker.

For more information visit www.waynealarm.com or contact Nathan Raustad at 781-595-0000 or by email  at nraustad@waynealarm.com.

DICE introduces SD-WAN platform with AI VPN

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The New DICE has introduced a patented Matrix SD-WAN platform with AI VPN connections to the site, cyber security, automated site network mapping, and registration of all devices on a private network.

The company says this new service includes tunneling and full network management for cameras, NVRs, alarm panels, and other devices with built-in cyber security site isolation and automated AI VPN credentialing.

As a new installation process, this means that there is no need for dealers to manage networking and no NAT rules need to be created to connect any device at the client site. There is no need to open ports, firewall hole punching, port forwarding or any other networking procedure.

Matrix AI VPN maps the network and automatically registers all devices, including the cameras, bringing them all online. Users name the camera and create zones in the automation software.

“We’ve made this scalable, allowing registering and managing tens of thousands or millions of sites,” said Avi Lupo, co-president of the company, in a statement. “Matrix AI VPN is SD-WAN technology, built into the Matrix automation platform, giving an AI VPN architecture to any user without investing in VPN hardware or network engineers building VPNs to each site. The big advantage is that we’re taking the workload off network technicians and making it easier for dealers to offer networked video and other services.”

Dealers can access Matrix AI VPN through central stations with Matrix Interactive. Central stations can add Matrix Interactive Video without needing to change their current automation software, according to the company.

“This is a game changer for the industry,” added Lupo. “Alarm companies can now easily compete and offer network services and isolated camera networks. Keep in mind that our AI VPN works with any automation software and any network device where DICE is the network or SD-WAN solution.”

DMP Ownership Takes Controlling Stake in iENSO

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Digital Monitoring Products® Inc. (DMP®), the world’s leading manufacturer of security solutions, announces a strategic investment in iENSO Inc, the world’s leading developer and supplier of intelligent and connected embedded vision platforms. The combination of iENSO’s video expertise and DMP’s extensive record of innovation, quality and customer service in the security industry positions DMP for growth in the rapidly expanding commercial and residential video security market.

“We’re excited about iENSO joining the DMP family as they will help us deliver an even more comprehensive and highly integrated range of video products to our dealer network,” stated Rick Britton, CEO of DMP. “With iENSO, we will provide our dealers with the most innovative video security solutions in the market.”

The transaction provides iENSO with access to DMP’s extensive North American manufacturing resources, expertise, and dealer network, facilitating accelerated growth and the ongoing development of innovative camera products, cloud services and sensing solutions for all its core markets.

“We are excited about our relationship with DMP, a group that shares our dedication to providing exceptional value and technology to our customers,” said Sebastien Dignard, President of iENSO.

This relationship will allow us to more effectively deploy our camera and cloud solutions in security while continuing to give us the flexibility to expand in other markets that require best in class imaging solutions”

Jack Doyle Announced as 5th-Generation Selection to Lead Doyle Security Systems

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Doyle Security Systems announced that Jack Doyle has been promoted to president and CEO effective July 1. His promotion marks the fifth generation of the Doyle family to lead the company.

“I am filled with great pride and excitement to have Jack lead the company. In his new role, Jack will be responsible for long-term vision, strategic planning and ensuring our continued viability and success. He will be responsible for all operations,” said John G. Doyle Jr, the company’s executive chairman. “Our company has grown steadily and has strategically evolved with the security market since 1919 when it was founded by my great grandfather, John A. Doyle. It was built on a foundation of values focused on being a great place to work and providing great peace of mind for our customers. It has always been my hope and dream that the company continue its long tradition of family ownership and leadership and Jack is more than ready to carry on that legacy. I am confident he will sustain our values working alongside our family ownership group and our extremely talented management team.”

After a successful start in sales, Jack Doyle launched and later sold a corporate housing company in Washington, DC. In his nine years at Doyle Security, he executed a major residential marketing initiative, created an inside sales team, developed enhanced analytics, managed the Catskill branch office and led the firm’s integrated systems business. Recognized by the Rochester Business Journal’s “40 under 40” leadership program, Jack Doyle is also an active member of many industry associations and community boards including Crime Stoppers and St. Ann’s Community. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University School of Business in 2006.

The Monitoring Association Appoints New Government Relations Committee Co-Chair

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The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tommy Whisnant to the co-chairmanship of its Government Relations Committee. In this important role, Whisnant will join seated Committee Co-Chair James Marcella, Axis Communications, in leading TMA’s state and local advocacy efforts and often partnering with the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC) on legislative initiatives. Whisnant is currently the compliance manager for North Carolina-based CPI Security.

“I am honored to have been selected to represent TMA and the Government Relations Committee as Co-Chair. I am looking forward to working with the great people on this Committee and this amazing Association,” stated Whisnant. “Our industry is constantly changing, and we are seeing an extreme amount of traffic with proposed law changes. The Committee is committed to bringing visibility, representing the members of TMA and making decisions based on the best interest of our membership.”

TMA President Morgan Hertel commented, “Tommy is a consummate professional whose combined knowledge and experience will be a valued asset to TMA and its members in this new volunteer leadership role. In a time when our industry is facing some significant legislative and regulatory issues, I am confident in the leadership and insights that James and Tommy bring to TMA’s Government Relations Committee.”

Learn more about TMA’s Government Relations Committee online at http://tma.us/about/our-committees/#toggle-id-11.

Speco Technologies Announces Strategic Partnership with JVSG

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Speco Technologies is excited to announce a strategic partnership with JVSG, a prominent design system software company. This collaboration aims to combine Speco Technologies’ expertise in video surveillance technology with JVSG’s innovative IP system design tool, creating a comprehensive and user-friendly platform.

The partnership will enable Speco Technologies to integrate JVSG’s cutting-edge IP design system software into their existing product portfolio, enhancing the capabilities and functionality of their video surveillance quotes and system designs.

This partnership represents a significant milestone for both Speco Technologies and JVSG, as it combines their respective strengths to deliver a superior solution to the security industry. By working together, the companies aim to transform the way security systems are deployed, providing customers with a streamlined and efficient process. For more information on JVSG visit their website, www.jvsg.com.

The New DICE Launches SD-Wan VPN services with Cyber Security and Automated Registration of Devices

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The New DICE has introduced a patented Matrix SD-WAN platform with AI VPN connections to the site, the highest level of cyber security, automated site network mapping, and registration of all devices on a private network.

Perfect for dealers and integrators, this new service includes tunneling and full network management for cameras, NVRs, alarm panels, and other devices with built-in cyber security site isolation and automated AI VPN credentialing.

As a new installation process, this means that there is no need for dealers to manage networking and no NAT rules need to be created to connect any device at the client site.  There is no need to open ports, firewall hole punching, port forwarding or any other networking procedure. This makes setting up site devices and connecting to them easy for installers and provides a simple site management network for connecting and maintaining all site equipment.

Much more than a standard VPN, Matrix AI VPN maps the network and automatically registers all devices, including the cameras, bringing them all online. Users simply name the camera and create zones in the automation software. In the past, users needed to manually enter the IP address, login, password, and have a variety of tools to manage thousands of sites. With full management connectivity to the site, Matrix AI VPN saves security companies time and money.

“We’ve made this scalable, allowing registering and managing tens of thousands or millions of sites,” explained Avi Lupo, co-president of the company. “Matrix AI VPN is SD-WAN technology, built into the Matrix automation platform, giving an AI VPN architecture to any user without investing in VPN hardware or network engineers building VPNs to each site. The big advantage is that we’re taking the workload off network technicians  and making it easier for dealers to offer networked video and other services.”

Dealers can access Matrix AI VPN through central stations with Matrix Interactive. Central station can add Matrix Interactive Video without needing to change their current automation software, providing their dealers, not only with Matrix AI VPN, but a host of new interactive video services.

DICE built this new service as native within its automation platform, which removes the overhead and labor required by networking teams to maintain a VPN or set it up. This also makes camera connections many times faster since they are native on the network with the automation software.

“This is a game changer for the industry,” added Lupo. “Alarm companies can now easily compete and offer network services and isolated camera networks.  Keep in mind that our AI VPN works with any automation software and any network device where Dice is the network or SD-Wan solution.”

For more information on DICE Corporation, visit www.dicecorp.com or call 989-891-2800.

Immix Partners with Captis Intelligence

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As part of Immix’s continued efforts to provide tools for its clients to use at various points of the monitoring process, Immix announced a new partnership with Captis Intelligence.

Captis Intelligence has built the first centralized, cloud-based subject intelligence system connected to the world’s largest private database consisting of 85 million + open-source criminal files provided by county, state and federal agencies. ODSI (On Demand Subject Intelligence), is a highly accurate face-matching system allowing professional monitoring agents an industry-first capability to immediately identify suspects from surveillance video.

The partnership with Captis will provide Immix clients exclusive access through to a highly accurate database of open-source criminal records, allowing for better decision making, expedited response, and information which can better protect our first responders and promote public safety. All of which is fully integrated into the Immix workflow as part of our dispatch extension.

“Our integration with Immix provides users with actionable intelligence and helps to close the gap between monitoring stations and emergency responders. It provides crucial information that can make the difference in how they choose to respond, which could ultimately save lives,” says Dario Brebric, the President of Captis Intelligence.

With the increased strain on law enforcement resources, access to valuable information in-the-moment can help to make all the difference. Immix understands the importance of providing our customers with tools that reinforce an operator’s decision-making when dispatching first responders and promote the safety of those individuals.

“This is a game changer for us,” says Jairo Olvera of OnView Integrated Solutions, Inc. “An operator can now run an image scan through Captis directly from Immix with one click and view potential matches within seconds, while still being able to continue monitoring the situation.”

In addition to being able to scan images through Captis during an active event, Immix users will also have access to this tool as the first of its kind in an investigative module of the platform to use when performing forensic analysis or following up on previous events.

“We know that the event isn’t always over as soon as it’s closed. Frequently, our customers perform extensive investigations post-incident,” explains Immix CEO, Chris Brown. “The ability to now analyze these events and accurately identify persons of interest transforms the way that we address the needs of the market.”

Enabling access to Captis’ expansive database and face-scanning technology, both during an event and in an investigative way, injects actionable data into the event monitoring process and expands the services that Immix customers are able to offer.

The integration with Captis is anticipated to be available to all Immix customers Q4 2022.

To learn more about Captis Intelligence, visit their website.