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A.P.E. Fire and Security, provides reliable and innovative fire and security systems and products. A.P.E. Fire and Security solutions include the design, installation, and maintenance of fire alarms, intruder alarms, access control, and CCTV. A.P.E. Fire and Security is dedicated to only using the very best products and solutions to help exceed its customers’ expectations. A very popular and reputable brand that A.P.E. Fire and Security often uses is Honeywell. Honeywell Security is a pr...

Join Arc Monitoring for breakfast on the 23rd of November, for private guided tours of the control room, partner demos, and exclusive offers. The Arc Monitoring Security Technology Morning will be a valuable session for integrators and security managers. They look forward to welcoming their colleagues from the South West and Wales. They will be updating attendees on the very latest developments in the electronic security sector as well as providing behind-the-scenes tours of Arc's NSI Gold Appr...

Whether football at the Bundesliga level, corporate conferences, or cultural events: the Kia Metropol Arena in Nuremberg, Germany, opened in 2021, has impressed visitors with its flexibility, space, and unmatched visibility for over 4,000 spectators across four stands.  Integrated solution  Due to the cost-effective solutions planned and implemented by Bosch, the arena is highly secure, while at the same time, providing crystal-clear sound for all its events. The building makes the...

Vistacom, a provider of audiovisual, communications, and control room solutions, announces the addition of Robert Schlegel as its new Director of Control Room Sales. In this role, Schlegel will be responsible for sales growth nationally, as well as spearheading sales strategy, building key partnerships, and overseeing a team of account managers. “It’s a particularly exciting time to bring Rob on board,” said Angela Nolan, Chief Executive Officer of Vistacom Inc. Control room...

Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernizing physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software, announces that Brian Harrell has joined its board of advisors. Harrell’s background and expertise in critical infrastructure protection will support Hakimo’s growth in these markets. In 2018, Harrell was appointed by the President of the United States to serve as the sixth Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection at the U.S. Department of Homeland Secur...

Alarm systems are essential for the economic success of almost all sectors of European markets. Rapid technological developments and policy developments have brought new challenges for alarm systems and the alarms systems’ market. One of these challenges is the cyber security of the connected alarm systems. Euralarm members are involved in these challenges via the CENELEC Technical Committee 79 (TC 79). Within Europe the CENELEC Technical Committee 79 (TC 79) is developing and maintaining...

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, has engaged The Monitoring Association (TMA) as an independent contractor to provide administrative, clerical, accounting, and other business services. PPVAR will maintain its independence as a 501 C (6) organization and its Board of Directors, Executive Director, and membership will continue to opera...

ADT Commercial, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety, and risk consulting services in the U.S., is nearing commercialization of its intelligent autonomous guarding solutions, and is showcasing new updates to its innovative humanoid robotics and indoor drone technologies Sept. 12–14 at GSX 2022. ADT Commercial’s suite of intelligent autonomous guarding solutions will use AI and AR in combination with autonomous humanoid robots and indoo...

The Electronic Security Association’s Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution on August 24, 2022, to support efforts to reduce false alarms through more efficient and effective notification methods.  One of the greatest threats to the electronic security and life safety industry is the high rate of false alarm dispatches. This threat can cause many problems, including jurisdictions pushing for “non-response” or “verified response,” which would...

Verkada, a provider of cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced the launch of Verkada Mailroom to enable organizations to efficiently keep track of the mail, packages and shipments coming to their facilities. Authority comment "We're excited to add Verkada Mailroom to our comprehensive portfolio of cloud-managed enterprise building security products," said Brandon Davito, VP of Product and Operations at Verkada. "Making sure inventory, supplies, and deliveries ge...

Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, is proud to announce that company pioneer, Ray O’Hara, CPP, EVP Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, was selected as a top security executive by IFSEC Global Influencers in Security & Fire 2022.    IFSEC Global IFSEC Global is the pre-eminent news source for security and fire safety, with a trusted reputation and a global footprint. It covers developments from across the industries, fro...

Usually, if the application requires acoustic and visual notification, the market offers two separate products. Nevertheless, sometimes for public buildings, hotels, and hospitals, but also for industry and other verticals, it may be necessary to have a combination of visual and acoustic alarms in one device. AVENAR all-in-one 4000 can provide such a solution. This product can combine not only a sounder and a strobe but also a fire detector from the AVENAR detector 4000 series. Features of the...

“Choosing SGS to perform our ISO/IEC 27001 audit was an important decision in our robust digital transformation strategy to further enhance information security, resiliency, and business continuity,” said Mike Petosa, VP of IT at the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). With ransomware attacks rising more than 50 percent in 2021 and signs of even greater cyber risk on the horizon, effective, enterprise-wide cybersecurity must be a priority for every organization. Demonstra...

Amthal has worked closely with contractors in the fit-out for the new NQ64 arcade bar in London, ensuring staff and guests can enjoy the retro arcade games and classic consoles safely and securely. The new addition in Soho, NQ64’s eighth UK venue, now offers a choice of over 30 original arcade games including Time Crisis, Guitar Hero, Dancing Stage, and Pac-Man, alongside a selection of gamer-themed cocktails. Starting From Scratch In the build, contractors Clarke Gough ripped out the e...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., declared that its wholly-owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD) has released a full-length video of the ‘Being Proactive Against an Active Shooter’ event along with a demonstration of its recently announced firearm detection AI-based analytic. The event was held at the Westin Times Square in New York City Thursday, June 30. The Company believes that there are hundreds of thousands of sites across the country, wheth...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 110th ECC in the United States on June 22nd. The City of Rockwall ECC in Texas, servicing the Cities of Rockwall, Fate, and Heath, became the 12th ECC in the state of Texas to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). The Rockwall ECC went live with Rapid Response Monitoring, Vector Security, Tyco (Johnson Controls), Security Central, Alert360, Stanley Security, Guardian Protection, United Central Control, National Monitoring Center, Bri...

Camlock Systems have designed a Smart Integration Hub for controlling multiple locks. The new ACS-200 is the latest launch from their rapidly expanding access control range. The ACS-200 is a hardware system, designed to simplify the control and installation of multiple locks. It achieves this by enabling the user to control multiple locks and external devices from one single point. Up to 10 locks can be plugged into one Hub, freeing up space and time used for installation. Thanks to the enginee...

Salient Systems, a pioneer in open architecture video management systems, announces that UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, has standardized its video surveillance operations on the Salient CompleteView Video Management Platform, enabling campus security and safety staff to protect the campus population of 32,000 with a 24/7 view of its video surveillance and integrated access control operations. Using CompleteView, UMass Amherst is centrally monitorin...

Bosch has introduced the MIC IP fusion 9000i 9mm camera, offering a wide thermal view to increase the level of security in perimeter detection applications. Equipped with a 9mm lens, the new camera expands the current MIC IP fusion 9000i line-up of AI-powered security solutions. Specifically designed for short-range perimeter security at critical sites, the MIC IP fusion 9000i 9mm camera delivers full 360-degree coverage in 30 seconds. Obtaining a full-circle view quickly lowers security costs...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) Standards Committee has opened a Preliminary Technical Review Period for its TMA‐AVS‐01 Alarm Validation Standard. Initiated in 2020, the standard provides a method of creating an alarm scoring or classification metric for unauthorized human activity detected by alarm systems that will assist law enforcement with resource allocation and Call‐for‐Service prioritization. Purpose of the review The purpose of this optional review process is to allow interested sta...

GJD, an award-winning UK designer and manufacturer of advanced external motion detectors, LED illuminators and ANPR cameras announce the expansion of its D-TECT range with the new 60-meter detector. The D-TECT 60 is a dual PIR external wired motion detector and alarm trigger, it offers a fully programmable beam range, avoiding boundary overspill. Long-range detection The D-TECT 60 (GJD320) has a programmable detection range from 40 meters to 60 meters. Designing a detector to work effect...

Dortronics Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of off-the-shelf and customized door control solutions, is featuring its unique portfolio of door control push buttons at ISC West 2022 (booth #2036). Extensive offerings include WR5276-HD Series of waterproof push button switches, hands-free touchless 5278 switches, 5277-PZL series piezo switches, and emergency pull stations. Dortronics push buttons and pull stations can be customized to meet the specific needs of systems designers and installers with f...

The largest security system manufacturer in Europe signed a strategic partnership with Fidelity ADT, a global-scale company with a 150-years history forming the South African market pioneer in security. In 2017, ADT was bought by Fidelity Services Group and became a security service provider with a robust business model perfectly fitting into the South African context. Security solutions Fidelity ADT services range from an armed response and guarding to medical assistance and vehicle tracking,...

Global Security Operation Centers (GSOCs) are the hub of security operations, bringing together large amounts of data from surveillance, access control, and intrusion systems into a centralized location, in addition to carrying out travel risk management and various intelligence operations. They play an important role by helping corporations to mitigate risk and gain situational awareness. All of this data, however, presents a challenge for GSOCs. Faced with processing thousands of events each...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK’s premier Certification Body in the security and fire safety sectors, is once again an official Event Partner of The Security Event and NSI experts are preparing to share important standards updates with professional installers and integrators throughout the three days. Networking opportunities Taking place on 5th-7th April 2022 at the NEC Birmingham, the event will bring together over 200 exhibitors, providing an ideal opportunity for the...

Due to the high combustibility of wood and the presence of dust, along with the existence of volatile organic compounds present in varnishing, painting, and lacquering operations, the Australia-based kitchen manufacturer Imperial Kitchens faced a constantly high risk of fire. To eliminate that risk, Imperial Kitchens installed Hikvision's Thermal Bi-Spectrum HeatPro cameras, providing an early warning to help protect staff and increase facility safety. The challenge: To enhance fire detection...

As the con­struc­tion sec­tor finds its feet again, and the costs of mate­ri­als soar, once again build­ing sites become prime tar­gets for organ­ised crim­i­nal gangs. The con­struc­tion sec­tor is now expe­ri­enc­ing a boom peri­od fol­low­ing the sup­pres­sion of build­ing work dur­ing the pan­dem­ic. But along­side the pipeline of busy works sched­ules, there is also a surge...

The Emergency Road Service Coalition of America (ERSCA) and HAAS Alert are teaming up to train and protect tow operators. ERSCA will teach thousands of operators how Safety Cloud’s digital alerting can help protect tow operators from the greatest risk they face. About ERSCA Founded in 2012, ERSCA’s mission of facilitating and promoting collaboration in the towing industry includes a special focus on training and advocacy. Through education and partnership, ERSCA is committed...

Knightscope, Inc., a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, announces a strategic partnership with Allied Universal®, a global security and facility services company with revenues at approximately $20 billion and more than 800,000 employees worldwide, to provide Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) to the company’s U.S.-based customers to help deter crime, enhance situational awareness and improve security professional safety....

Videx launches a new premium video monitor for its flagship door entry system the VX2200 and its 2-wire video VX2300 range. The video monitor, coupled with the 6-wire VX2200 or 2-wire VX2300, is an ideal entry solution for smaller installations, such as apartments and houses, as well as multi-story apartment or office blocks. The video monitor boasts a 3.5” TFT LCD monitor and eight soft-touch controls, four of which are programmable for features such as activating additional outputs or i...