Orion Entrance Control Inc., a technology company that specializes in speed lanes, optical turnstiles, full height turnstiles, security tailgating solutions, and occupancy sensor solutions, has announced Steve Johnston will be joining their company as the new Director of Sales & Marketing.
Johnston, a University of Michigan graduate will add security industry leadership to Orion from both manufacturer and integrator perspectives which will be critical assets in his Orion responsibilities.
“Orion is a technology company that designs, manufacturers, sells, and supports the best technology in the industry,” said Johnston.
“I’m ready to help clients leverage our technologies to create safe, secure, and sustainable spaces.”
In addition to the full Orion product line managed through the company’s IOT device software Infinity™, the company’s new technology offerings made the opportunity especially attractive.
Specifically, presence detection sensing Constellation™ as well as security piggybacking and their DoorGuard™ tailgating solution played key roles in his decision to join Orion.
(Learn More about Orion’s Infinity™ Software at https://orioneci.com/infinity-software/. Courtesy of Orion Entrance Control, Inc. and YouTube.)
Orion CEO Steve Caroselli pointed out, “We are very excited to have Steve Johnston join the Orion Leadership Team to take our sales and marketing to the next level as we continue to scale up with new technologies, channels, and expanded partnerships across multiple business segments.
Security and commercial real estate companies have long searched for solutions to safely monitor private areas where cameras, as well as other technologies, cannot be used, including conference rooms, bathrooms, sensitive intellectual property areas, and many others, Orion noted.
“Competitive people counters have notorious accuracy weaknesses, which is why Orion Entrance Control, sought out a better solution featuring radar because it identifies presence detection through micromovement such as heart rate and breathing,” according to the company.
Additionally, increases in employees working remotely means businesses need to reevaluate traditional office space needs. Constellation provides data analytics in real-time and historical statistics for companies to make data-driven decisions.
“Our occupancy sensors feature customizable alerts which uncover when certain areas should be cleaned due to usage, which conference rooms are empty, create energy sustainability saving opportunities when connected to lighting/HVAC systems, as well as which virtual office desks are available as more people work within flexible office spaces,” the company noted.
Orion said retailers see significant benefits as the real-time data can be an indicator of where additional staff should be deployed – when restrooms should be cleaned or may need toilet paper replaced, and improve customer experience by more effectively and efficiently allocating staff based on live data.
Additionally, historic foot traffic patterns can provide insights into marketing effectiveness. “In fact, the ability to combine foot traffic, dwell time, sales transactions, and other metrics means retail businesses can effectively use Constellation to create a formula to analyze the value of various marketing tactics down to a conversion level,” the company said.
“Powerful, actionable data.”
(See how Orion’s Constellation, featuring patented Xandar Kardian technology offers 100% private people counting and can provide contactless heart and breathing rates. Courtesy of Orion Entrance Control, Inc. and YouTube.)
Remote health monitoring is a critical need when it comes to telehealth and patient care because people struggle with a variety of health ailments, and Constellation features patented Xandar Kardian technology.
According to Orion, Xandar Kardian is the world’s first and only commercially available FDA 510(k) cleared Class II medical device for non-invasive contact-free monitoring of motion, resting heart rate, respiratory rate, and even presence detection of a patient using radar technology.
Xandar Kardian is cleared for use in general hospitals, nursing homes (all categories including SNF, AL, IL, AAL, Memory Care), and also in residential homes for home health monitoring (qualifies for CPT CODE 99454, Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement).
From the entrance to the back office, Orion has brought intelligent, effective technologies to help drive greater data and metrics to maximize business efficiencies as well as a higher level of safety through intelligent business practices.
West Virginia American Access Control Systems Takes Home the Gold in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards
American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now entering its Seventh Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.
West Virginia American Access Control Systems
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Best Integrated Security Management System
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The West Virginia American Access Control Systems (AACS) Series 400 makes security easy.
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Designed to easily replace existing swing doors without additional construction, the AACS Series 400 is a fully customizable, ADA compliant security portal solution, trusted to meet the high-security needs of America’s most secure facilities for years.
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Additionally, the AACS Series 400 portal now outfitted with Temperature Scanning capabilities automatically scans the user’s body temperature, and if the temperature exceeds the threshold the user is denied access to the building.
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WVAACS security portals are 100% Made in the USA with US components.
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*WVAACS was also recognized in the 2020, 2019, and 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Programs.
The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards highlight the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.
AST Honors Thomas Richardson, FDNY Chief of Department; Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Systems; and Richard Blatus, FDNY Assistant Chief of Operations, at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon at ISC East.
The United States was forever changed 20 years ago on September 11th, and we were fortunate to have many of those who responded to those horrific tragedies join us at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon.
In the days that followed 9/11, the critical needs of protecting our country catapulted us into new and innovative ways to secure our homeland – which is how many of the agencies and enterprise organizations that are today ‘ASTORS’ Awards Champions, came into being.
Our 2021 keynote speaker featured a moving and informative address from TSA Administrator and Vice-Admiral of the United States Coast Guard (Ret), David Pekoske; to our attendees who traveled from across the United States and abroad, on the strategic priorities of the 64,000 member TSA workforce in securing the transportation system, enabling safe, and in many cases, contactless travel.
Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton of the New York Police Department, the Boston Police Department, and former Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department was also live at the event, meeting with attendees and signing copies of his latest work ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America,’ courtesy of the generosity of our 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Premier Sponsors.
The 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was Proudly Sponsored by AMAROK, Fortior Solutions and SIMS Software, along with Returning Premier Sponsors ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Reed Exhibitions.
The continually evolving ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program will emphasize the trail of Accomplished Women in Leadership in 2022, as well as the Significance and Positive Impact of Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in our Next Generation of Government and Industry Leaders. #MentorshipMatters
So be on the lookout for exciting upcoming announcements of Speakers, Presenters, Book Signing Opportunities, and Attendees at the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon in November of 2022 in New York City!
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Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
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In 2021 over 200 distinguished guests representing Federal, State and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms gathered from across North America, Europe, and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields which included:
- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- ICE Homeland Security Investigations (ICE HSI)
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- The American Red Cross
- The InfraGard National Alliance
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- Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS)
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- The San Diego Harbor Police Foundation, and Many More!
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AlertMedia, Allied Universal, AMAROK, ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Axis Communications, Automatic Systems of America, BriefCam, Canon U.S.A., Fortior Solutions, guardDog.ai, Hanwha Techwin of America, HID Global, Mark43, IPVideo Corporation, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Lumina Analytics, NEC National Security Systems, NICE Public Safety, OnSolve, PureTech Systems, Quantum Corporation, Rave Mobile Safety, Regroup Mass Notification, Robotic Assistance Devices, Rajant Corporation, SafeLogic, Senstar Corporation, ShotSpotter, Singlewire Software, SolarWinds Worldwide, Teledyne FLIR, Valor Systems, and Wiresecure, just to name a few!
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AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.
Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture, and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.
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AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website, and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.
AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.
Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.
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It serves as your Go-To Source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2021 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and/or organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.
From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection, and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
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Orion ECI & Partner Unveil Full Height Turnstiles at Intersec 2022
