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Phoenix, Ariz. —Intelligent networking power solutions provider LifeSafety Power has promoted longtime team member Keith Kober to senior director of sales. Most recently director of sales for the western U.S. and Canada, Kober been with LifeSafety Power for more than 11 years. He started his stint with LifeSafety Power as regional sales director, where he brought more than 30 years of selling, designing and implementing security management solutions to the company. Before joining LifeSafety Power, Kober was with Gallagher Security, and prior to that, a partner in a security industry sales and management consulting business. In his new and expanding role as senior director of sales, Kober will oversee all sales for North America. He’ll work closely with end users and systems integrators, focusing on addressing power needs across vertical markets. Kober takes over for Matt Virga, who has retired. “I’m looking forward to becoming more fully entrenched in the national marketplace to f...

This year’s SSI Supplier Stellar Service Awards shine a spotlight on some of the industry’s best at getting their customers exactly what they need exactly when they need it. It’s performances like that that make for repeat customers and projects that are on time and on budget. SSI ‘s Supplier Stellar Service Awards recognize manufacturers, distributors and third-party monitoring centers that deliver the highest levels of service and support to installing dealers and integrators, who cast votes to determine gold, silver and bronze medal level winners. When we were seeking nominees for this year’s awards, we asked dealers to share some of their specific experiences with their suppliers and why they chose them. Here’s a sampling of their responses: “Linda Hammett with AlarMax will find the product you need for the job quicker than anyone. She also has the most knowledge in the industry. She is always willing to help and has created the best team to support us out in the field.” ...

New Haven, Conn. – ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has announced an expanded version of its 360° virtual tour, which “provides an immersive, interactive experience to illustrate the vital role of door security and access control in education and healthcare settings,” according to a company release. The ASSA ABLOY 360° Virtual Tour takes users on a digital walk through a university setting, a K-12 school and a hospital. “From the outside of the building to every type of room and door inside, the tour features informative learning opportunities with information detailing which access solutions are best suited to each unique situation,” the company announcement says. “There is no one-size-fits-all approach to facility security,” says Jeremy Saline, Sr. Director of Business Development, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas, in the press release. “Each setting has its own set of challenges and unique solutions, from the types of rooms to the doors, locks, and the multiple ways in which ...

As they say, it’s during the difficult and challenging times when you really learn who are your true friends. That has played out the past two years as a multitude of factors have snarled the supply chain in a manner professional security dealers and systems integrators have, fortunately, never before encountered. Having to wait sometimes months to be able to obtain a product, or more often multiple products, necessary to complete a system installation project has wreaked massive havoc throughout the channel — costing dealers and integrators time, money, sanity and sometimes business.    The good news is this unprecedented situation is showing signs of improvement, but it is a long way from resolving itself and its effects will likely forever change how providers order, stock and plan. Most vendors were caught just as much off-guard by this disturbing predicament. That left those that maintained stock and consistent deliveries, proved themselves to be especially agile or at...

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.—Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions has announced two varifocal camera lines to meet a wide range of project needs. The new cameras feature motorized varifocal lenses, as well as 4 MP resolution capabilities and H.265+ video compression technology, and these cameras are offered in multiple styles to best suit specific installation applications. The first line is the Value Express Varifocal Camera line that Hikvision says is for advanced functionality on a budget, such as motion detection. The second product line is the AcuSense Motorized Varifocal Camera line with advanced technologies for high-end applications. “We are delighted to introduce a full range of varifocal camera models to help our customers find exactly the right combination of features and price for their most important projects,” states John Xiao, vice president of marketing, Hikvision USA . “Now every project that can benefit from the use of motorized var...

St. Louis, Mo. —Managed service provider Interface Systems , which offers business security, actionable insights and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has added BRIX Holdings , a multi-brand franchising company that specializes in the “better-for-you” QSR segment, as a client. Interface will deploy managed network, business voice, PCI compliance, business security and business intelligence solutions for all BRIX’s franchise locations, including Red Mango Cafe, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, Souper Salad, Orange Leaf, Humble Donut Co, Greenz, Friendly’s and Pizza Jukebox. Interface’s solutions can be replicated at any of BRIX’s franchise locations consistently, laying the foundation for BRIX to accelerate expansion and offer its franchise operators a proven technology model to run successful businesses. Why BRIX Chose Interface Solutions Interface’s solution includes prefabricated, tamper-proof network cabinets with switches, routers, firewalls and connectivity ne...

We won’t say we saved our best for last when it comes to highlighting the winners of the 2023 SSI Sales & Marketing Awards (SAMMYs for short), but there’s no argument that our Best Display Advertisement honoree (print or electronic) was by far the loudest of the bunch. It’s understandable for LOUD Security Systems to shout from the mountaintops about how “our president rocks” — especially since President John Loud has built such a strong business, which includes a super-creative marketing staff. To really catch potential customers’ eyes, the team literally Photoshopped Loud into an image of Mount Rushmore in one of its SAMMY Award-winning display advertisements.   Related: Acadian Corporate Newsletter Finds the Right Mix, Earns 2023 SAMMY Award The SAMMY Awards, which are presented annually at the ISC West trade show and are now in their 28th year, recognizes installing security integrators, dealers and monitoring providers for their marketing, installation and over...