Industry Announcements

Specifi, a leading provider of AI-powered marketing, project management, and proposal software for CI dealers who want to grow their business, announced a new integration with Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of smart residential, commercial, and industrial solutions that deliver seamless and easy-to-install technology for smart home control, security and automation, perimeter access, protection and control, sunshade solutions, power management, and whole home entertainment.

Pimloc, an AI video privacy, redaction, and analytics company announced a technical integration with Eagle Eye Networks. The integration of Pimloc’s Secure Redact video privacy platform to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system), empowers customers to leverage enterprise-grade AI capabilities and automatically redact faces, license plates, and audio in video files and live streams.

Genetec announced that Security Center 5.12 now complies with FIPS 201 and is approved by the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) conformance program.

ViSTA Networking Solutions (VNS) is pleased to announce a new set of systems as part of their video security product line – Vigiles.  The Vigiles-LPR appliances are specifically designed for Automated License Plate Recognition at the edge.  The first Vigiles-LPR offering is a complete solution which includes an integrated 33X 4MP PTZ camera, enclosure, and processor as well as a quick mount bracket system.

The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organization established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process, recently announced a new Vice President.

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. announced the release of a new short-form catalog from its Alarm Lock Division, showcasing its industry-leading standalone and wireless access lock solutions. This 2025 Alarm Lock Catalog is designed specifically for locksmiths and integrators, offering a comprehensive overview of commercial access locking solutions for wood, metal, and glass doors.

Salto announcing IQ Mini Gateway, the smallest-ever BLUEnet Wireless peripheral, which is now available in an even smaller device. The Salto IQ Mini combines the best of Salto hardware and software capabilities into a small and versatile design. With advanced BLUEnet wireless technology, it meets the demands of modern cloud-based access control applications.

This month, Speco Technologies announced the addition of five new teammates to their roster, expanding their product management, marketing and sales teams. Speco’s newest employees include Mike Martin, National Sales Director; Adrian Tameguia, West Coast Regional Sales Manager; Andrew Escoto, Marketing Manager; Jordan Gaffney, Inside Sales; and Vinod Moorjani, Product Manager.

Genetec announced that Security Center 5.12 now complies with FIPS 201 and is approved by the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) conformance program. With this certification, government entities can trust that Genetec software meets stringent federal security standards to ensure that only authorized individuals are provided access to sensitive data and facilities.

Alfred International announces the U.S. launch of the patented Alfred™ ML2 Smart Mortise Lock now available with Z-Wave® Long Range. The ML2 combines state-of-the-art technology with a sleek keypad and patented design and drive mechanism that makes it an ideal retrofit solution for properties with long-standing, older mortise style locks.