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.”

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.

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.

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.

Jewelers Mutual® Group, the insurance and business solutions provider dedicated to the jewelry industry since 1913, announces an expansion of its business by introducing a new global insurance brokerage called JM Insurance Agency Partners. While Jewelers Mutual remains an insurance carrier of choice for the jewelry industry, branching out to a general agency model allows the company to serve more customers with more solutions beyond its own portfolio. JM Insurance Agency Partners unites the most recognized names in the jewelry insurance market with best-in-class products and services, offering greater choice and flexibility to jewelry, pawn and fine art businesses worldwide.

In late 2020, the acquisition of Wexler Insurance Agency set the foundation for the general agency vision. “We have over 160 years of combined insurance expertise to pave the way for a world-class general agency,” said Mike Alexander, Chief Operating Officer at Jewelers Mutual. “To be an industry leader we have the responsibility to be more than insurance and one way to do this is through the distribution of a general agency where we can offer the best products and solutions for agents and their clients.”

Today, the general agency brings together JM Insurance Services (including its previous acquisitions), Jewelers Insurance Services/The Lunar Agency and Wexler Insurance Agency and is also open to Jewelers Mutual’s independent agents. The goal of the global insurance brokerage is to maximize opportunities to explore, innovate and diversify beyond traditional insurance products and expand the number of personal and business clients served.

JM Insurance Agency Partners, a Jewelers Mutual Group company, connects the top jewelry agents throughout the U.S. and Canada with carriers spanning the globe and their collective products, services, and risk management solutions to meet the industry’s evolving needs. Alexander explained that with greater market access to more insurance and non-insurance options, agents will be well-positioned as trusted advisors to serve more clients with personalized solutions that are a “perfect match.”

“We are stronger together,” said Alexander of the general agency. “Harnessing the power of all parts into this progressive, collective structure will transform the way agents do business and help build long-lasting relationships with their clients. The best is yet to come as we continue to listen to agents and customers and innovate with purpose to protect and strengthen the jewelry industry for the future.”

Jewelry, pawn and fine art business owners interested in learning more about products and services available to them should contact their agent.