November 2024

U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Everon as one of the 839 recipients of the 2024
HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor.
Everon earned the gold award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting
and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal
award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

i-PRO Americas announced the integration of Triton ULTRA, a multi-function health, safety, and drug detection device, with its Video Insight VMS. This integration enables educational institutions to enhance campus safety through real-time environmental insights while ensuring full privacy compliance in sensitive areas like bathrooms and locker rooms, where traditional surveillance is not feasible.

HID announced it has acquired IXLA, an Italian manufacturer of advanced laser and color personalization systems for cards and passports. The addition of IXLA expands HID’s card and passport personalization portfolio, particularly in European markets and emerging economies.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has endorsed the AVS-01 Standard created by The Monitoring Association. TMA-AVS-01 provides a standardized method of creating an alarm scoring or classification metric for unauthorized human activity detected by alarm systems that will assist law enforcement with resource allocation and Call for Service prioritization.

ONVIF® has released the first course in a new online learning initiative designed to promote greater knowledge and understanding of the workings of ONVIF. The new “Introduction to ONVIF” course offers a comprehensive overview of how the organization and its standardized interfaces work for the interoperability of IP-based physical security products and services.

National Monitoring Center continues to support its dealers with its successful After Hours Technical Support, ensuring reliable assistance for basic alarm system needs around the clock. This service has been a valuable resource, helping NMC dealers provide reliable support to their customers, even when emergencies or technical issues arise outside regular business hours.

Dice Corporation announced their latest update to the pricing model for its interactive Video platform. By eliminating per-camera charges and offering free camera connections, Dice is significantly reducing the cost of entry for alarm and video monitoring centers seeking to leverage cloudbased solutions.

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Lawrence Doors, a US manufacturer of coiling steel doors, grilles and counter shutters. “I am very pleased to welcome Lawrence Doors into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.

Convergint, a global leader in service-based security systems integration, has announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte. This new alliance provides powerful, integrated cyber and physical security services that are designed to help their clients address the evolving risk landscape. The alliance combines Deloitte’s advisory services, market insights, and cyber ecosystem with Convergint’s advanced technology expertise and last-mile service delivery for its customers, which allows them to optimize operations, support regulatory compliance, and mitigate risk.

ViSTA Networking Solutions (VNS) proudly announces its strategic distribution partnership with Trinity Innovative Solutions (Trinity). Under this agreement, VNS gains the privilege of reselling Trinity’s comprehensive product line, including the Trinity Trailer offering, further enhancing their commitment to meeting customer demands.