08/01/07
Schneider Electric, parent company of BCS partner TAC, acquires Pelco, a worldwide leader in video security systems

Schneider Electric, parent company of BCS partner TAC, has further expanded its building automation offerings with the acquisition of Pelco, a worldwide leader in the design, development and manufacture of video security systems.

Through the acquisition of Pelco, Schneider Electric and TAC are able to rebalance their building automation solutions portfolio by reinforcing its already existing security platform and strengthens its ability to offer fully integrated systems.

The video security industry is the most attractive segment of the security industry. It is shifting from pure analog communication protocols to more high value-added IP protocol and software based solutions. It complements/replaces other security systems such as intruder detection, fire alarm or access control.

As part of TAC's overall line of building automation system products, Pelco will also become a BCS partner and, as such, BCS will be able to provide its customers with the full line of video security products offered by Pelco.