Magal acquires control of ESC BAZ

Magal Security Systems announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a 55% controlling interest in ECS BAZ, an Israeli-based company, focused on the development and manufacturing of military-grade smart security video observation and surveillance systems. Magal has the option to acquire the remain

Thermal by FLIR powers Cat S61, the next-generation imaging Android smartphone

FLIR Systems announced that Bullitt Group, a manufacturer of ruggedized smartphones, has embedded FLIR’s Lepton thermal microcamera into the new Cat S61. Cat phones’ most advanced ruggedized Android smartphone, the Cat S61 joins the ‘Thermal by FLIR’ partner program, which wa

Allegion forms alliance with European smart-home innovator Nuki

Allegion, a global security products and solutions provider, has made, through one of its subsidiaries, a minority investment in European smart-home innovator Nuki. Founded in Austria in 2014, Nuki’s cornerstone product is a retrofit residential smart lock. The Nuki Smart Lock, which is eas

Identiv launches global services to drive customer success

Identiv launched Identiv Global Services (IGS), with a comprehensive catalog of end-to-end services that facilitates customer success and drives deeper adoption of the Identiv product portfolio. IGS supports customers throughout their premises security lifecycle from system design, to deployment to

ASSA ABLOY acquires Phoniro in Sweden

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Phoniro, the largest player within integrated digital key management solutions and alarm for homecare and nursing homes in the Nordic region. "I am very pleased to welcome Phoniro into the ASSA ABLOY Group. Phoniro constitutes a strategic addition to the Group and rei

ASSA ABLOY acquires Dale Hardware and Excel Architectural Hardware in the UK

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Dale Hardware and Excel Architectural Hardware through its acquisition of the Progress Ventures Group (“Dale & Excel”).  Dale & Excel are the suppliers of architectural hardware to builder’s merchants in the UK. "I am very pleased to wel

Identiv to acquire video technology and data analytics company 3VR

Identiv, a global provider of physical security and secure identification, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 3VR Security, a video technology and data analytics company. It is anticipated that this combination will provide Identiv with a full range of technologies to deliver its vis

The journey towards an intelligent world

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in network video management software (VMS), celebrated it’s 10th successful participation at the IntersecExpo in Dubai recently. The region’s leading security and safety trade fair this year saw more than 29,000 visitors from 120 countries. At

IDEMIA’s change in top management and view building on its leadership in augmented identity

Didier LAMOUCHE, CEO of IDEMIA, announced the appointment of two new members of IDEMIA’s Executive Committee. Philippe BARREAU (formerly MD of SICPA SA, a Swiss company providing secured identification and authentication solutions and services) will head up both the Citizen Identity and Public

FLIR introduces Thermal by FLIR program and first four partners

FLIR Systems announced the Thermal by FLIR program designed for technology partners who use FLIR thermal imaging sensors and its first four partners, including ARSENZ, Casio, Panasonic, and TinkerForge. Thermal by FLIR is a new cooperative product development and marketing program that supports o