Johnson Controls launches the KONOzw Smart Hub thermostat with Z-Wave technology

MILWAUKEE (April 10, 2019) – Johnson Controls will soon announce the availability of the LUX KONOzw Smart Hub Thermostat through its DSC channel. This is the first KONO thermostat featuring Z-Wave technology. KONOzw allows users to seamlessly connect DSC security systems, including PowerSeries Neo, iotega and PowerSeries Pro, when combined with SecureNet or Alarm.com interactive services to the smart thermostat through the Z-Wave smart hub.


Johnson Controls’ PowerSeries Pro offers commercial grade security with PowerG technology

MILWAUKEE – (April 10, 2019) – Johnson Controls announced that its PowerSeries Pro is the first ever commercial grade security system to harness the long-range communication technology of PowerG and is designed to handle large-scale installations. The system offers the highest level of cyber protection features and encryption technology without the need for a wired communication path. PowerSeries Pro is developed for commercial use and…


exacqVision v19.03 enhances map linking and on-screen camera displays for business-optimizing results

WESTFORD, Mass. (March 18, 2019) – Johnson Controls has introduced exacqVision video management system v19.03, the latest version of the VMS software known for its intuitive feature set and simple configuration and maintenance.

The features introduced in this latest version provide users with greater flexibility and freedom for business-optimizing results. For example, users can now more quickly navigate multiple maps of their facility – easily linking parent maps, child maps to parent maps, and vice versa


ONVIF to Discuss Role of Access Control in Smart Building Environment at ISC West 2019

SAN RAMON, Calif. – March 19, 2019.ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it will again be participating in ISC West 2019, April 10-12, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., with a presence in the exhibition as well as a speaker in the educational programming. ONVIF will host the ONVIF Lounge, Booth L0, in…


Announcing Michael Schulz, Sales Director, Continental Europe, Armstrong Fluid Technology GmbH

Frankfurt, 13 March, 2019 – As part of its expansion in Europe, Armstrong Fluid Technology GmbH introduces Michael Schulz as the Sales Director for Continental Europe where he leads the company’s growth within this region.

As Sales Director for Continental Europe, M. Schulz is a strategic leader within Armstrong Fluid Technology’s sales team. He will manage the new European sales teams in Germany, Hungary and France. M.Schulz is reporting directly to Joachim Schulz, Global Commercial Director, Building Business.


Armstrong Fluid Technology GmbH establishes sales office in Mannheim, Germany

Frankfurt, 13 March, 2019 – Armstrong Fluid Technology’s headquarters in Toronto, Canada, is pleased to announce a major expansion by establishing European sales office in Mannheim, Germany. This legal entity, Armstrong Fluid Technology GmbH, will supply the rebranded range of high-efficiency, electronically-controlled pumps for heating and drinking water systems.

Customers in Europe will be able to purchase a wider range of HVAC solutions for both commercial and domestic use. Most importantly, the Armstrong range includes established solutions for larger-scale HVAC applications.


Armstrong Fluid Technology brings highest energy efficiency with lowest installation and operating cost solutions to ISH 2019

Frankfurt, 13 March, 2019 – Armstrong Fluid Technology is excited to be exhibiting at ISH 2019, the world’s leading trade fair focusing on the responsible management of water and energy in buildings, located at the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre. Located at stand A68 in hall 9.0 the Armstrong booth includes a range of the most innovative, high value solutions available in the industry. Armstrong’s fluid flow and control portfolio for commercial and domestic customers provide the highest energy efficiency and redundancy while offering solutions with the lowest installation cost, lowest operating cost and the lowest environmental impact.


Cobalt Robotics announces door integration solution

San Mateo, Calif. March 4, 2019 — Cobalt Robotics, a manufacturer of intelligent security robots used to autonomously patrol indoor facilities, will introduce a new door integration that enables its security robots to open and then pass through a secured door without human intervention, a first for the industry.


ONVIF to speak on smart buildings, interoperability at PSA Tec 2019

SAN RAMON, Calif. – February 19, 2019. ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it will be a featured speaker at the upcoming
PSA TEC 2019, the premier education and networking event for systems integrators, to be held March 11-14, in Denver, Colorado. To highlight the role of access control in the burgeoning smart building market, David Busco of Anixter will present on behalf of ONVIF in the session “Driving the Future: How Interoperability Standards in Access Control Can Enable Smart Building Success” from 1 – 2pm on Tuesday, March 12. The session will explore why interoperability standards and an open platform approach to access control are becoming necessary components of an intelligent building.


ONVIF to Provide Perspectives on Global Standards at Intersec 2019

SAN RAMON, Calif. – January 15, 2019. ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it will provide its perspective on global standardization as part of the Intersec Future Security Summit 2019, at Intersec 2019, January 20-22, held in the Al Multaqua Ballroom, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Per Björkdahl, Chairman of the ONVIF Steering Committee, will participate in a panel discussion, “Seamless Integration of Innovative Security Systems with Traditional Infrastructure,” on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 14:30. Attendees will learn how to deploy a holistic solution to meet the needs of both security and operations in an industrial organization through the development of an integrated security strategy.