Products and Technology

CHeKT Released Its Bridge Firmware 2.6.0
Firmware versions 2.6.x and higher enable support for video analytics events. The Bridge will convert these camera analytics events into a Contact ID alarm code and a video event for the alarm monitoring center, giving integrators a solution to create a real-time response to camera analytics. With the Bridge attached to an intrusion panel, you can expanded zone detection to include cameras with analytics and allow the Bridge to deliver the alarm and video information directly into your central station.

OpenEye, Interface Security Systems Partner for Remote Video Surveillance Solution
The strategic partnership will combine Interface’s interactive monitoring service with OpenEye’s web services platform (OWS) to deliver a remote video surveillance solution with Cloud video management to retailers, restaurants and distributed enterprises.

OpenEye Offers New Compact Plug ‘n Play Recorder Series
OpenEye introduced a new compact 1U cloud-managed recorder with a built-in PoE switch. OE-MD Series recorders are an NDAA compliant, low profile, all-in-one IP recording solution perfect for users looking for a plug n’ play IP recording solution compact and quiet enough to fit virtually anywhere.

OpenEye Releases Web-based Fisheye Camera Dewarping and New Integrations
OpenEye announced the release of the Winter 2020 OpenEye Web Services (OWS) update v2.1. The latest update includes updated web-based 360° camera dewarping, Search in Live, improved System Reports, two-way audio in mobile, and other updates to make finding video and managing the system easier.

DMP Introduces System Panics From Virtual Keypad™
DMP users can now use Virtual Keypad if they ever need to trigger a system panic. The app, as well as VirtualKeypad.com can display Police, Emergency and Fire panics in the menu. Dealers just need to add it to their customers’ app user in Dealer Admin™.

DMP to Release FirstNet Alarm Communication Radios
DMP will release a line of FirstNet-certified and compatible alarm communication radios in the spring that will work directly with AT&T FirstNet. With the new communicator, DMP XR and XT Series panels are the first to be available for use on FirstNet.

New Marks USA 2020 Custom Architectural Locking Catalog
Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, announces the release of their new 2020 Custom Lockset Catalog. The new catalog includes over 250 Marks USA custom levers, knobs & escutcheons, standard and custom design decorative locksets.

New StarLink Cellular Solutions Full Line Brochure
Napco Security Technologies, Inc. introduced a new full-line brochure on its class-leading StarLink® Cellular Solutions for commercial fire, connected business/home and intrusion alarm applications.
Downloadable online, the new brochure contains specs and ordering info. on all StarLink models & accessories.

Alarm Lock Wireless Networx Locks Certified for Lenel Version 7.6 OnGuard® Access Control & Video Platform
Alarm Lock, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc., announced that its Trilogy Networx® Wireless PIN and Prox Access Locks & Keypads are now certified with Lenel Version 7.6 OnGuard® Integrated Access Control & Video Security Platform.

Michael Randone Joins Per Mar as Key Account Manager
Per Mar Security Services is pleased to announce Michael Randone has joined the company as key account manager. Michael brings with him 30+ years of sales, technology and executive management experience. In his variety of roles, client management and strategic business development has been at the forefront of his client centric efforts.

Per Mar Names Two New Sales Managers
Per Mar Security Services is pleased to announce it has promoted Tim Newcomb to sales manager for its Quad Cities and Cedar Rapids branches. Newcomb will be responsible for managing and growing Per Mar’s Electronic Security Division in the Quad Cities and Cedar Rapids markets. In addition, the company has hired Frank Damit as Sales Manager for its Madison, WI and Rockford, IL branches. Damit will be responsible for managing and growing the Electronic Security Division in the Madison and Rockford markets.

TMA Members Named Security Systems News’ Top 40 Under 40
Congratulations to TMA members who made SSN’s Top 40 Under 40 – Class of 2019: Matthew Brandon, AvantGuard Monitoring Centers LLC; Jordan Dice, IPtelX; Juergen Henry, COPS Monitoring; Anthony Iannone, Affiliated Monitoring; Nicole Kenny, Criticom Monitoring Services (CMS); and, Laura Penrod, Cooperative Response Center (CRC)

Clare Hires Industry Veteran Gene Marks
Clare is excited to announce Gene Marks, a leading security industry veteran who has joined the Clare team as Vice President of Sales. He will provide his expertise and facilitate the launch of the ClareOne Wireless Security and Smart Home Panel and security sensor line, as well as a new camera line later this year. Gene brings with him a wealth of knowledge and over 35 years of professional experience within the security industry. He served most recently as the Business Development Manager at Nortek Security & Control which owns brands such as 2GIG, Linear, GoControl, and others.

Bold Group Announces New Vice President of Implementation and Project Management
Bold Group announces the addition of Greg Polley to its executive team as Vice President of Implementation and Project Management. Polley spent over eight years as President of Frase Protection, the largest privately held security systems dealer in Memphis, Tenn.