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Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in secured entry solutions and architectural revolving doors, is proud to announce the launch of the Boon Edam Security Integrator Certification Program at ISC West 2023.  program offerings  The new training program provides video tutorials and other learning materials necessary for security integrator technicians to understand the working principles, safe operation, access control and fire systems integrations, configuration, and troubleshooting proc...

In recent years, both high-rise and high-risk building environments have been the subject of much industry focus. Where Grenfell was a catalyst for change, the incremental introduction of new reforms (such as the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Bill) - alongside major Government funding schemes - have since been key in raising fire safety standards across the board. But while significant steps have been made in a number of areas, professionals can’t afford to now stand still. Onl...

ADT Commercial, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire, and life safety services in the U.S., announced at ISC West 2023 that it has completed its first pilot sale for its EvoGuard brand of autonomous intelligent guarding solutions. Tando autonomous indoor drones The company recently sold the Tando autonomous indoor drones to its existing pilot partner, luxury Swiss watchmaker - Movado to continue field-testing the solution in their distribution center. &...

Opening next month from 26 – 28 April 2023, the upcoming Secutech promises to be a productive trade fair for the security industry. The 24th edition will showcase the latest trends in integrated AI and IoT smart security solutions, with over 300 local and international exhibitors poised to present their products in 500 booths across 15,120 sqm of exhibition space at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. Showcasing innovations  "Taiwanese manufacturers are known around the world for...

Kidde Engineered Systems, a fire and life safety brand committed to delivering the highest commercial fire and life safety protection standards for more than 100 years, announced its new Kidde Commercial brand identity.  Kidde Commercial is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Branding and holistic commercial fire solution Kidde Commercial will unveil its new branding and holistic com...

A reunion of key players from the security, fire safety, and smart building industries is scheduled to take place in the heart of the ASEAN region from 1 – 3 November 2023, as Secutech Thailand returns to the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Re-establishing connections  With investment continuing to flow into Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), industry players will be looking to find new business connections in the manufacturing, infrastruc...

LifeSafety Power, the innovative power management and connectivity solutions provider, will bring its intelligent power products to booth 8081 during ISC West 2023, March 29-31 in Las Vegas. Power management LifeSafety Power delivers the latest power management and networking solutions to meet the evolving needs of the physical security, access control, and loT industries. For this premier provider, the focus is on technologies that assure uptime and yield total system visibility.  Fea...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection are unveiling its SpyglassTM SG50-F series of flame detectors to make the safeguarding of people and assets easier than ever before. With updated optics and algorithms, and on- board video in either color or near-infrared options, the SG50-F series offers superior performance and security. Reliability and functionality For any facility to protect its most valuable resources such as human lives and capital assets, reliable flame detection systems are a necessit...

11:11 Systems, a managed infrastructure solutions provider announced the launch of 11:11 Connectivity Solutions, powered by Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, designed to provide secure and dynamic network services, managed connectivity services, and professional services. Organizations can turn to 11:11 as a one-stop shop for cloud, connectivity, and security solutions, resulting in lower costs, reduced redundancy and risk, and improved visibility of their end-to-end infrastructure. 11:11 Connectivity S...

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...

Sometimes a product comes along that disrupts the market, taking quality, ease of use, and reliability to new levels. In March 2013, FLIR (currently Teledyne FLIR) released the first models in its K-series thermal imaging cameras for firefighting applications.  A decade down the line, the ground-breaking K-series remains the market leader in firefighting applications, allowing crews to visualize a plan of attack, locate hot spots, and save lives in ultra-quick time. The origins of Teledyne...

Skills for Security (SfS), the provider of fire and security apprenticeships in the UK, has announced the launch of a new sponsorship package aimed at addressing the industry's skills crisis and supporting its growth. Given the lack of skilled professionals in the sector, businesses must invest in the development of the next generation of talent. Sponsorship package The sponsorship package offers four tiers, each providing unique benefits for businesses. The levels are Innovation Partner, In...

Konica Minolta, Inc. announces that the company will strengthen its business in the monitoring and video solution services field, by deploying solutions that use AI and by harnessing its global sales capabilities to maximize sales opportunities and accelerate growth in a growing market. Ensuring social safety and security by imaging IoT Emerging social issues include the growing risk of disasters due to climate change and a shrinking workforce due to an aging society. To ensure the safety and...

Since the beginning of the year, searches for home security have increased by over 18% according to Google trends. Home security Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I Subscriber says, “While it is easy to let things slip your mind from time to time, the consequences of being forgetful when it comes to home security and safety can be devastating.” Michele Bennett adds, “With the average burglary costing £2856, mistakes like forgetting to set the burglar alarm...

Zenitel, a provider of intelligent critical communication solutions, announced its new partnerships with two manufacturer representatives. TaylorLong & Associates, Inc. will represent Zenitel’s full line of intelligent critical communication solutions in Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, while Omni-Tech Solution Services Limited will represent Zenitel’s solutions in Western Canada and Ontario.  Manufacturer representatives “We only want...

Euralarm has formed an Executive Advisory Council that is open for members' senior managers. They should bring a broad view of the fire safety and security industry and how it is evolving. Standardization of products and systems Ever since its founding Euralarm has been heavily involved in the standardization of products and systems for the fire and security industry to guarantee continuous improvement of product quality and system reliability.  This important contribution to a Europe wh...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has announced Richard Fogelman as its new Chief Executive, effective Wednesday 1st March 2023, as Richard Jenkins leaves the Inspectorate after leading it for nine years. Richard Fogelman has more than 15 years management experience, including almost a decade as CEO of a leading UK charity. Richard has a law degree and experience in London’s financial markets, having worked at numerous banks and financial firms, before embarking in the commercial w...

Comelit-PAC is attending The Security Event to debut new advances in its access control range, together with latest integrated solutions in security, door entry, CCTV and smart fire safety. On stand 4/G10, the founding partner of the show will demonstrate its innovative new 511DCi IP 1 Door Controller, as a feature-rich access control solution, designed to significantly reduce installation time and cost. Fire safety portfolio Comelit-PAC will present its latest CCTV series, offering the late...

Chubb, one of the UK’s pioneer fire safety and security solutions provider, has strengthened its senior leadership team with a number of significant appointments. Following the recent senior executive hires and promotions for Chubb Group globally, the UK and Ireland team welcomes three new leaders. David Dunnagan was promoted to Managing Director of Chubb UK&I, following Brendan McNulty's promotion to the newly created role of Vice President – Europe last summer. David has enjoy...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce it has renewed its exclusive sponsorship partnership with IFSEC. Now in its 50th year, IFSEC is the ever-popular annual trade show and industry gathering for the global security sector, held at London’s ExCel exhibition venue. Organized by Informa Markets, it is the largest and longest running security related event in the United Kingdom, regularly welcoming over 20,000 visitors from the UK and over 115 different co...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), its training subsidiary Skills for Security, and members SecuriGroup have launched the UK’s first apprenticeship for front-line security personnel. They aim to tackle the outdated image of security and recruit younger people to the industry. The UK is facing an acute shortage of security officers, increased demand for security services, an aging workforce, Brexit, and fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning around 62,000 new security...

Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-based security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, is introducing UltraDDR (DNS Detection and Response), a recursive DNS-based protection service aimed at combatting network breaches, ransomware and phishing, and supply chain compromise attacks while enforcing enterprise acceptable use policies for its users. UltraDDR UltraDDR provides a Protective DNS solution that enables enterprises to get in front of threats by blocking co...

Ava Security is emerging from stealth mode to disrupt the physical security market by embedding the power of artificial intelligence (AI) into its complete video surveillance solution. Ava Security's product line includes high-quality security cameras, a video management system, and other intelligent solutions, premiers at IFSEC International. This event takes place between June 18-June 20 in London, U.K. AI-based video and audio analytics As a global company with office...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it has been recognized as one of the World's 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights for the ninth year in a row. Evaluation criteria Companies on the Global 100 represent the world's top sustainability performers and are analyzed across 25 areas of performance, including sustainable revenue, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and research and development. Johnson Controls is rank...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has promoted Sarah Dixon to Enterprise Sales Director, UK&I, effective immediately. As the former General Manager, Fire Suppression at Johnson Controls, Dixon brings a wealth of leadership experience and industry expertise to the wider business. Role and responsibilities In her new role, Dixon will continue to bring the team from strength to strength, driving sustainable growth, and digital & sustainab...

Altronix is featuring its latest power and data transmission solutions for security, access, surveillance, and fire applications at Intersec 2023 (Stand S1-I09). New technology enables the deployment of multiple edge devices at greater distances with more power to accommodate a wide range of surveillance and security products. Applications include the ability to deploy the latest IP devices at remote locations with or without local power, utilising the 802.3bt PoE standard greatly reducing labo...

In February 2020, the Department of Defense ASD SO/LIC’s ’Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) selected SMARTSHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, to develop the solution for its Individual Weapon Overmatch Optic (IWOO) project. IWOO Technology Readiness Review Recently, SMARTSHOOTER reached its final milestone by successfully passing the IWOO Technology Readiness Review (TRR). Two prototype systems were taken throug...

ADT Commercial, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety services in the U.S., unveils its new EvoGuard intelligent autonomous guarding solutions brand at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. EvoGuard by ADT Commercial is a new suite of intelligent autonomous guarding solutions and services aimed at helping to cost-effectively enhance corporate security programs, while responding to high turnover rates and ongoing labor shortages in the guarding market. Corpora...

Asia Pacific subsidiary ICD Security Solutions has renamed to Convergint across the region, further reinforcing the company’s overall commitment to globalization and unity. ICD was acquired by Convergint in 2013 and has since operated as a global team, aligning closely with Convergint while retaining its original name. Efficient services and solutions  As Convergint embraces continued global expansion, this official renaming signifies the unity between the APAC region and the rest o...

Secutech Vietnam is taking the opportunity to attract more fire safety and security industry players from the north of the country by moving to the Friendship Cultural Palace in the capital city, Hanoi for its 2023 edition. Benefiting from strong official links with local authorities, the upcoming fair will cooperate with the Vietnam Fire Department and the Ministry of Public Security to celebrate the 61st Anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People’s Police Force during the three-da...