Intruder Alarms News

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...

OPTEX, a sensor manufacturer for more than 40 years, will demonstrate its new FlipX indoor series for the first time in South Africa at Securex. The new sensor range - which comprises the FlipX Standard and Advanced models - provides highly accurate and reliable detection due to a bespoke pyroelectric sensor and a unique lens that can be ‘flipped’ to provide both a narrow and wide detection in a single device. Grade 2 FlipX Standard sensor The sleek and compact Grade 2 FlipX Stand...

Coventry University will enhance security across its 33-acre city-center campus with a surveillance upgrade that will unlock new capabilities and efficiency gains to support its dedicated security team.  Coventry University is upgrading to the latest version of Synectics’ Synergy software to benefit from features including enhanced video management, dynamic mapping, and integration to analytics-enabled cameras as part of its ongoing mission to keep students, staff, and visitors...

Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Johnson Controls Security Products, a unified group of access control, video, location-based security, and intrusion brands present an integration between their products Qognify VMS and Kantech EntraPass. Faster and targeted response The integration of both software products enables users to better understand situations based on the synchronization of event and video data, allowing a faster and more...

Ambient.ai, the computer vision intelligence company helping to transform physical security, announces an integration partnership with Software House to enable joint users to prioritize incoming alarms and events. Ambient.ai’s Signals Intelligence solution now interfaces with C•CURE 9000, one of the industry's most powerful security management systems for people, buildings, and assets. The integration forwards events detected in C•CURE 9000 to the Ambient.ai Context Graph&trad...

Athena Security announces that Jefferson Regional of Southeast Arkansas is using its weapons detection system to bolster its holistic approach to proactively keeping healthcare workers and patients safe. A not-for-profit located on the Western ridge of the Arkansas Delta, Jefferson Regional is a 300-bed facility providing 11 counties with essential healthcare services for the last 100 years.  By adding Athena Security to enhance its safety profile, Jefferson Regional continues its strong h...

Fiber Sensys, part of the OPTEX group, has launched EchoPoint™ Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS) for advanced intrusion detection across the highest security sites. The latest evolution in fiber optic sensing technology, the new EchoPoint™ series utilizes intelligent detection algorithms to provide point detection of +/- 6m in a range of up to 100km. This highly accurate and reliable detection make the sensors ideal for large perimeters and high security sites, such as airpor...

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...

Fiber Sensys, part of the OPTEX group, a sensor manufacturer for more than 40 years, has launched EchoPoint™ Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS) for advanced intrusion detection across the highest security sites. EchoPoint™ series The latest evolution in fiber optic sensing technology, the new EchoPoint™ series utilizes intelligent detection algorithms to provide point detection of +/- 6m in a range of up to 100km. This highly accurate and reliable detection makes the sensors...

Qognify, part of Hexagon, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Gallagher, a manufacturer of flexible, integrated access control solutions announced the release of an integration between Qognify VMS and Gallagher access control. Bi-directional integration In a world of converging technology ecosystems, siloed solutions are no longer viable, this applies in particular to physical security, where only combined information enables a comprehensive assessment of a si...

Pyronix announces a brand-new brochure printing platform, the Pyronix Print Portal. “Designed especially for installers, and available online 24/7 via our ever-popular Support Hub, the Pyronix Print Portal is our new platform for accessing and ordering high-quality, branded sales materials,” Laurence Kenny, Marketing Director, said. Pyronix Print Portal The Pyronix Print Portal offers installers access to a range of ready-designed Pyronix product brochures and allows them to conv...

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...

Two new RISCO professional security solutions will be previewed at The Security Event 2023, providing installers with the opportunity to deliver commercial and residential projects efficiently and cost-effectively. Making its international debut, the flexible LightSYS Air wireless alarm system from the cloud-based security solution manufacturer may be simply and quickly installed by professional and accredited installers on smaller SME commercial and residential contracts involving up to 128 zo...

Honeywell announced the launch of the Morley-IAS Max fire detection and alarm system that helps improve building and occupant safety. The compact, powerful, performance-driven intelligent fire alarm control panel offers installers and end users a technically advanced range of functions that is easy to install, commission, and maintain.  Features The system features an advanced 7-inch touchscreen panel, providing a highly intuitive and ergonomic user interface. The panel displays co...

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...

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services company, and MSA Security®, an Allied Universal company, announced the strategic expansion of services in the Las Vegas region with the acquisition of Elite Tactical Security Solutions. “We are excited to expand our presence in the Las Vegas market, North America’s preeminent destination for exhibitions, events and entertainment,” said Allied Universal’s Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer...

G4S and the Aarhus Municipality in Denmark, and Aarhus Kommune in Danish, have entered into a multi-year agreement to collaborate on a complex and wide-ranging upgrade of the burglar alarm systems and video surveillance at hundreds of council-owned and managed buildings.  In the western and southern zones of the greater city area in east Jutland, G4S will audit the existing alarm systems in 285 buildings, ranging from schools and kindergartens to council buildings such as town halls, sport...

Wayne Alert System, Inc., a family-owned and run life-safety and security provider with UL/FM central station monitoring, announced that it has acquired Red Alert Alarm Systems of Topsfield, Mass.  The purchase further increases Wayne Alarms's share in the greater Boston area as the company continues to grow and expand.  Increased security access  "The combination of Red Alert Alarm Systems with our company increases our market share, adds to our geographic presence, and provid...

Senstar, a provider of sensing and information management solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure, is showcasing award-winning and ground-breaking technologies at ISC West 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  Highlighted will be the award-winning sensor fusion engine, a wide range of perimeter sensors, and software innovations for security and business operations. Sensor Fusion Engine “Our development team has made advancements with the Sensor Fusion Engine, a breakthr...

Intruder Detection manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to confirm their Digital Services platforms have received Cyber Security Product Assurance Group (CySPAG) accreditation from the BSIA. CySPAG accreditation Set up in 2017, the Cyber Security Product Assurance Group (CySPAG) is an action group that is operated by the BSIA to tackle cybersecurity in the professional security industry to ensure best-in-class digital security products enter the market. Following a strict assessment procedure to...

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...

Texecom has donated all of the equipment needed to help look after the safety of people affected by homelessness. Homelessness charity - Emmaus Bolton provides up to 22 people with a home, support, training and the focus of supported work each day in different shops and services within its grounds located off Fletcher Street in the town. Donation by Texecom Texecom donated all the equipment to update the intruder system within the charity’s community home As well as private bedrooms an...

Electronic Security Factory Rep Firm - LRG, inc, one of the largest rep firms in the United States, has announced that LRG, inc veterans - John Swinford and Kenny Hilton purchased the organization from Chris Lanier effective March 13th. A long-time industry veteran, Lanier founded LRG, inc in 2001. Texas-based LRG, inc covers 16 Central U.S. states for many of the industry’s top-tier manufacturers of intrusion, video, fire, audio, and networking solutions. Lanier will be retained for 2024...

Detection Technology Plc has signed an agreement to acquire Shanghai Haobo Imaging Technology Co., Ltd., an x-ray flat panel detector provider, to almost double its total addressable market. This acquisition enables Detection Technology to enter the thin-film transistor (TFT) flat panel detector market segment, which is estimated to represent over 40% of the total digital x-ray detector market of EUR 3.1 billion by 2025. The main application for TFT flat panel detectors is in medical x-ray imag...

Monitoreal, a global provider of intelligent home and commercial security surveillance systems, has announced its integration with the popular intruder alarm system - Ajax. This powerful pairing allows users to create an accurate video detection perimeter around their property, that proactively deters intruders and monitors security events in real-time. Monitoreal’s AI-based object detection Monitoreal’s AI-based object detection can conveniently be armed and disarmed in tandem wi...

Detection Technology Plc has signed an agreement to acquire Shanghai Haobo Imaging Technology Co., Ltd., an X-ray flat panel detector provider, to almost double its total addressable market. This acquisition enables Detection Technology to enter the TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) flat panel detector market segment, which is estimated to represent over 40% of the total digital X-ray detector market of EUR 3.1 billion by 2025. TFT flat panel detectors The main application for TFT flat pan...

Dahua Technology USA, a pioneer, video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, announces a new 2x4MP multi-sensor ePoE camera series and improved classification of their Night Color low-light technology.  Night Color Technology has been recategorized across all Dahua Technology USA cameras that utilize this technology, a move that helps security dealers and integrators more efficiently choose the appropriate camera for superior performance in low-light environments. The first generation...