Intruder alarm system control panels & accessories News

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2024 (TEC) in Dallas, Texas, May 13-17.  PSA TEC 2024 "PSA TEC 2024 will again be the most powerful event for security integrators, and we have an incredible group of technology partner sponsors that enable PSA to exceed expectations in delivering high-quality educational offerings, networking, and exclusive engagement with prominent industry pioneers...

Motorola Solutions will demonstrate at ISC West new capabilities and flexible integrations across its safety and security ecosystem to help protect people, property, and places. The company’s enterprise security solutions bring together live video, AI analytics, touchless access, advanced alarm and identity management, and radio communications to alert personnel to potential threats, automate workflows, and accelerate response when it matters most. Delivering flexible solutions "Enterp...

As a longtime maintenance provider for Trafalgar Theaters at their Orchard Theater site in Dartford, Blake Fire & Security and Cygnus’ distributor Illumino Ignis (Kent) Ltd (IIKL) were approached for a solution to a unique problem: Satisfying the stringent fire safety requirements of their new temporary venue to hold 1,091 audience members, while the main Orchard Theater was closed due to RAAC Works. SmartNet-Pro fire detection With a very short turnaround of a week, Blake Fire &...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection is introducing a new infrared (IR) sensor for its class-pioneering OLCT 100 XPIR (explosion-proof IR) fixed gas detector that will bring the advantages of stable and reliable methane detection measurements to the industrial, utility, and laboratory markets. Methane detection Methane poses many threats. Not only does it form potentially explosive mixtures with air, but it can also prove harmful to humans and the environment.  For these reasons, many sector...

Resideo Technologies Inc, a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced that it is helping protect the safety of Norwegian apartment building residents with new award-winning multifamily services offered through the acquisition of sfty AS. sfty team The sfty team, based in Oslo, is one of Norway's fastest-growing alarm companies. They currently protect over fifteen thousand apartment building residents through powerful and user-friendly safety management software...

Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family-owned and run life safety and security provider with UL/FM central station monitoring, announced that it has acquired Sentry Protective Systems of Billerica, Mass. Wayne Alarm Wayne Alarm, founded by Ralph Wayne Sevinor, delivers custom solutions for the lives and property of its customers, while providing them with exceptional commitment, care, and support every day. The purchase increases Wayne Alarm's share in the Greater Boston area where it can provide...

Amthal has installed a bespoke integrated system, designed to ensure the fire safety and security of staff, volunteers, and visitors at Youth Talk, a local youth counseling service. Youth Talk Based in St Albans, Youth Talk provides free confidential counseling services to young people aged 13 to 25 who live, work, or study in the local area. With over 3,500 counseling sessions taking place each year, the safety and security of its staff and clients are of paramount importance. Around-the-cl...

ExtraHop, a pioneer in cloud-native network detection and response (NDR), launches ExtraHop IDS, which integrates with the ExtraHop Reveal(x) platform to offer a new, simplified approach to intrusion detection for deeper coverage and full-spectrum investigation. As part of its release, ExtraHop also announced several product enhancements, including Automated Retrospective Detection and native integration with Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR. Simplified cloud management Despite being a regulatory requ...

In just 2 years since launching in April 2021, ECHO has become the pathway for Intruder and Hold-up alarm activation signaling with 10 ECHO-connected police forces and over 300,000 police approved alarm systems protecting sites and premises in those areas. Since Essex Police and the Metropolitan Police announced their readiness to accept verified alarm activations via ECHO and the ECHO-connected service launched, ECHO has grown in stature establishing itself as a cornerstone in the police&rsqu...

Cygnus, a developer, and manufacturer of fully compliant and wireless fire detection and alarm systems will be displaying its ground-breaking SmartNet range at The Fire Safety Event 2023. The complete range of fully wireless, EN54-compliant wireless fire detection and alarm devices will be available for visitors to view on stand 3a/B10. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 25-27th April 2023, The Fire Safety Event 2023 is a must-attend for anyone who has a focus on improving life safety, bu...

Touting impressive attendance figures, ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a robust 56% year-over-year gain in attendance for ISC West 2023, hosting over 27,000 security industry professionals in Las Vegas from March 28-31 to learn, see, and experience the latest security technology trends.  Comprehensive and converged security trade event "As the nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security trade event of the year, a...

Shooter Detection Systems, an Alarm.com company and provider of the gunshot detection solutions, will be displaying the latest developments in Active Shooter Intelligence™ along with several new product and business initiatives at ISC West 2023 in Las Vegas, NV. ISC West attendees visiting Shooter Detection Systems booth #26049 will get a first-hand look at many of the company’s latest technology innovations scheduled for release over the course of 2023. “Shooter Detection S...

Power over Ethernet (PoE) installations will reach into the billions in the coming years and there’s good reason for the technology’s popularity: it’s the perfect way to extend power to new devices and locations while enhancing systems integrations. LifeSafety Power is helping perpetuate this trend with its expanding family of BiTSTREAM IEEE 802.3bt-compliant midspan injectors, switches and PoE-powered DC power supply/chargers. UL 294-listed BiTSTREAM meets the high-power PoE...

Art spaces with valuable exhibits are always a challenge for the security industry. Mobile constructions, architectural features, and a great number of visitors require flexible solutions for complex protection. Module of temporality (MOT)  Module of temporality (MOT) is a 417 m2 exhibition space. It consists of 27 metal containers. There are paintings, sculptures, installations, and audiovisual works of 28 artists from 10 countries inside the containers. The exhibition is devoted to th...

Elite Interactive Solutions, the pioneer in remote crime prevention services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, has posted a 40% increase in revenues for fiscal 2022. The growth is attributed to demand for the company’s innovative Digital Guards™ solution, which has proven to be 96% effective in preventing non-violent criminal activity, with the 4% balance resulting in criminal arrest according to company data. Additionally, has also proven to eliminate...

UK installers have wider access to RISCO security solutions, as the company signs a national distribution agreement with global security distributor, ADI Global Distribution. Installers will also be able to access RISCO solutions via ADI’s extensive network of branch locations or online through ADI's Digital Branch. Wired detection devices distribution RISCO has a long-standing relationship with ADI, which has distributed its wired detection devices for over 30 years. The expanded rela...

Elite Interactive Solutions, the pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, has compiled three years of data spanning from 2020 to 2022 that details criminal activity and outcomes at three of the company’s customer locations. The data confirms that Elite has been successful in preventing criminal behavior in 96% of non-violent incidents when trespassers were detected on customers’ properties without the need for police interv...

ECHO is currently supporting over 250,000 police Intruder and Hold-up alarm system URNs (Unique Reference Numbers), facilitating faster more efficient police response to emergency alarms from the seven ECHO-connected police forces. ECHO service Following on the heels of Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Essex Police, and Metropolitan Police, four additional police forces – City of London Police, Northumbria Police, Bedfordshire Police, and Kent Police have recently joined the vanguard in g...

Hanwha Techwin, a pioneer in video surveillance products and solutions, announces a strategic partnership with NXGEN Technology AG, a Swiss-based start-up that focuses on scalable alarm and event management. In particular, the partnership will benefit monitoring stations where real-time event management and alerts are critical. Benefit monitoring stations Hanwha and NXGEN are already working together on several installations across Europe With the security landscape becoming ever more comple...

Human Bytes have signed a strategic partnership with Netherlands-based Kepler Vision, who offers one of the most widely used computer vision technologies for fall detection across Europe. One of the biggest challenges across the Nordic healthcare is the current and future lack of nurses. There is a trend where hospitals are built with only single beds instead of two or four bedrooms, which require the nurses to supervise significantly more rooms to monitor the well-being of the patients or elde...

Immix, a global provider of software automation, integrated Ajax alarms into their software. The Ajax products are available for the IMMIX CS and GF platforms. "Our customers have expressed the need for increasingly modular and flexible solutions and we are committed to working with innovative companies that can do just that. Ajax Systems has a strong scope of solutions that extends our direct integrations with intruder detection and alarm systems," said Chris Brown, CEO of Immix. Ajax Transla...

Alarm.com announces Smart Arming, a new feature that intelligently auto-arms and disarms Alarm.com powered home security systems based on user activity. The first-to-market feature, which was named a CES® 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree, goes beyond scheduled arming and disarming to intelligently adapt to daily routines. Smart Arming is quick and intuitive to set up; users choose the time of day they typically want their system armed at night (e.g., after 11 p.m.) and disarmed in the morning...

There were 192,060 residential burglaries in the last year, meaning on average around 526 burglaries occur every day. With so many Brits falling victim to home break-ins, and the rise in home renovations over lockdowns, many now feel less safe in their homes and are opting to install increased home security measures. Smart burglar alarms The boom in popularity of home CCTV and smart burglar alarms means there are now more ways than ever to increase and monitor the home security. They wanted...

ADT UK and Ireland, experts in home security, announces the launch of its new ADT Smart Home Hub – a new touchscreen alarm panel – for its ADT Smart Home system. The latest update is equipped with all the features necessary to keep the home safe in the most convenient, stylish, and user-friendly way, blending it into the home interiors and lifestyle. The ADT Smart Home Hub differs from its competitors with a wide range of features, bringing ease to home security, and has been upgrad...

Following the successful EMEA rollout of its FlipX Standard indoor sensors in September, OPTEX, the sensor manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new Grade 3 FlipX Advanced series. Pyroelectric sensor OPTEX FlipX sensors feature a bespoke pyroelectric sensor for increased performance that adapts to the human shape, and a unique lens that can be ‘flipped’ to provide both wide and narrow detection in a single sensor. By simply rotating the lens through 180°, the sensor ca...

Duke Royalty, a provider of alternative capital solutions to a diversified range of profitable and long-established businesses in Europe and North America, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a £5.0 million royalty financing agreement (the Financing) with New Path Fire and Security Limited (New Path), further diversifying Duke’s revenue base. New Path has to date executed a buy-and-build strategy of synergistic companies within the fire and security services sector in th...

LenelS2, the pioneer in advanced security systems and services, announces a global reseller agreement with Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernizing physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software. The agreement allows LenelS2 to offer the Hakimo solution, which integrates with LenelS2’s OnGuard® and NetBox™ access control systems, to its value-added reseller community. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of health...

The safety and security of a building is something that must be at the top of every organization’s priorities. Protecting equipment, resources, and other assets within the building, as well as ensuring those working and operating within the building are safe, is something that cannot be ignored. If organizations aren’t careful, they can end up with outdated or inefficient security measures that mean security or safety can be compromised. Although every building is different, an...

When working on site, electricians and electrical contractors are likely to come into contact with fire and security systems. The installation of these systems needs to meet specific requirements and shouldn’t be done by anyone who isn’t a specialist in this field. By understanding what needs to be undertaken to install and maintain these systems, electrical contractors can work efficiently to help deliver exceptional results for any projects. A.P.E Fire and Security, often works s...

Whether it’s a school, residential property, or an industrial establishment, the safety and security of a building is a priority for all organizations. Not only do the premises, resources, and other assets have to be protected, but it’s paramount that the people within the building are safe at all times. A.P.E Fire & Security, specializes in installing high-quality security devices and systems to a range of buildings throughout Bristol and across the South West. A.P.E Fire &...