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CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Adding more Luma NVRs to its lineup, Snap One has launched its new Luma 420 Series and 820 Series network video recorders (NVRs), offering dealers 16-channel and 32-channel NVR options with enhanced processing and up to 144 TB of storage. The global company states these products can be used for large residential and commercial projects. Derek Webb, Snap One product manager for VSaaS and Intrusion, says the launch coincides with the release of the new Luma View Video Management System (VMS), a free software platform that provides Partners and end-users live viewing and playback of up to 256 cameras across multiple physical locations. “With the immediate availability of the Luma 420 Series and 820 Series NVRs, Snap One Partners can confidently spec and deploy Luma Surveillance systems for any size job including commercial projects across multiple properties,” says Marlon Lau, product manager for surveillance at Snap One . “The Luma ecosystem can now be easily deployed ...

Ajax Systems, Europe’s leading security systems manufacturer, unveils its partnership with Yale, the leading smart home security solutions provider. This partnership enhances Ajax users’ convenience, allowing them to manage Yale Smart Locks directly from the Ajax Security System app. Through… from Ajax Systems | Official website https://ajax.systems/blog/ajax-partnership-with-yale/ via CCTV Engineer

BETHESDA, Md. — After breaking onto the smart home scene in 2022  as a start-up, monitoring platform DwellWell is making headlines again as it has just recently received a sizeable equity investment for home security manufacturer Resideo Technologies . “Our relationship with Resideo will play an important role in helping us expand in critical business areas and introduce Dwellwell to new audiences to fuel company growth,” says Dan Simpkins, Dwellwell co-founder and CEO, in the joint announcement. Related: Resideo CONNECT 2023 Empowers Dealers Through Networking, Best Practices “We also look forward to collaborating with Resideo, a company with expertise in smart home technology and strong partner distribution channels,” he says. Founded in 2018, the data and analytics platform is described as a “Check Engine Light for Homes” by the company, catering to both homeowners as well as property managers with the goal of identifying small maintenance issues in advance before they...

Physical and electronic security vendors whose products make a substantial impact on dealers and integrators should submit nominations for the 2024 SSI MVP Awards. The MVPs — short for Most Valuable Product — are in their 10th year and are universally respected in our industry. What sets the SSI MVP Awards apart is their goal. The MVPs recognize products that affect dealers and integrators’ businesses in meaningful and positive ways. Yes, our judges analyze the technical merits of the products. However, the judges also consider products and technologies’ ability to help integrators open up new avenues to capture a wider customer base. Plus, they assess whether the products enable dealers/integrators to design and install systems faster and, thus, more profitably. The judges even consider whether nominated solutions help dealers/integrators gain substantial profit margin on the equipment. SSI  MVP Awards: Nominations Open Now Nominations are open NOW for the 2024 SSI MVP Aw...

LineSupplyAjax Systems is thrilled to announce the release of a new product. LineSupply (45 W) Fibra is a module for additional power supply to devices on a Fibra line. From now on, the module is available for distribution. Where to… from Ajax Systems | Official website https://ajax.systems/blog/release-linesupply-fibra/ via CCTV Engineer

IRVING, Texas and TAIPEI, Taiwan– Cyber-physical systems security provider TXOne Networks recently published its 2023 annual report detailing a growing range of cybersecurity issues facing global industries. The Crisis of Convergence: OT/ICS Cybersecurity 2023 , which is available for free download, “details diverse intensifying challenges, including growth in attacks via Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) models, exploitation of supply chain vulnerabilities and prevalence of state-sponsored hackers and other politically motivated actors in the wake of geopolitical issues,” according to the company announcement. Related: Cybersecurity Concerns Continue to Rise Among Physical Security Professionals TXOne Networks surveyed 405 key information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) security decision-makers from across multiple global markets and sectors including automotive, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, chemical, general manufacturing, oil and gas and transportation ...

WESTMINSTER, Colo. — PSA University, on behalf of the PSA board of directors, has opened the application period for the PSA Scholarship and PSA TEC Fellowship . Related: PSA Network Opens Registration for 2024 PSA TEC, Set for Dallas May 13-17 The programs “are designed to support and empower individuals within the security industry and provide educational and professional development opportunities to PSA owner and member company employees,” according to the PSA announcement. “We created the PSA Scholarship and Fellowship to support and empower the next generation of security industry leaders at PSA member companies,” says Candice Aragon, PSA vice president of marketing and education, in the announcement. “The scholarship provides funds for higher education or industry certifications and the fellowship pays for PSA TEC attendance.” PSA Scholarship The PSA Scholarship provides winning applicants financial support toward education at higher institutions or industry certifica...