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Connected Technologies NFC, Cozaint MARCIA, SIAC Liaison & Altronix at GSX 2026
Connected Technologies expands NFC wallet card support with Farpointe Data partnership
PRODUCTSCozaint announces MARCIA integration for Milestone XProtect with background LTO preservation
ASSOCIATIONSIAC welcomes Chief Tim Mattos as Western Law Enforcement Liaison
PRODUCTSAltronix simplifies security with smarter infrastructure solutions at GSX 2026
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From Recent Issues
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Connected Technologies Expands NFC Wallet Card Support
Partnership with Farpointe Data brings Apple and Google Wallet credentials to CONEKT mobile-ready readers — a more cost-effective NFC wallet solution with dealer-branded credentials that work with any access control system.
Cozaint Announces MARCIA Integration for Milestone XProtect
Cozaint's patented MARCIA platform extends Milestone XProtect video retention beyond primary-storage limits with background LTO-based preservation — continuously replicating newly recorded video within minutes while XProtect operates unchanged.
SIAC Welcomes Chief Tim Mattos as Western Law Enforcement Liaison
Veteran public safety leader brings more than three decades of experience to SIAC's national outreach team, supporting practical alarm-management approaches that reduce unnecessary dispatches while maintaining police response.
Altronix Simplifies Security with Smarter Infrastructure Solutions at GSX 2026
Featuring new products that maximize uptime and extend connectivity — including the eFlow Pro Series, ReServ24B ATS, NetWay Spectrum PoE, Pace Long-Range Ethernet, and LINQ integrated with Milestone XProtect.
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