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Due to the GPS in mobile phones, users live in a world where friends and family can track each other’s every move, mobile apps, and smart home devices to meet up, stay connected, and even watch one another make it safely home. But in an emergency, if a person calls 911 from a mobile phone, the operator likely has less information than a rideshare driver. Despite significant advances in technology that allows for the collection and sharing of geolocation information, few severely underfund...

Rescu Prime launches a GPS emergency alert system that cross-references geographical information, counties, zip codes, data lists of local authorities, and more to determine a user’s exact location and contact the closest available emergency response, team. The app can dispatch emergency responders anywhere in the United States to a user’s exact location in only two taps, offering the fastest way to get help during an emergency.  Two-way SMS chat In addition to these groundbr...

When decision makers seek to integrate new hardware into their automation process, they are often looking at a few key areas: the ease of use, price point, features, and the ability to utilize the hardware at multiple points throughout their system. The new A50 and A70 thermal cameras come in three options—Smart, Streaming, and Research & Development to fit the needs of professionals across a variety of industries—from manufacturing to utilities to science. The new cameras offer...

Amthal is celebrating its landmark 21st anniversary, and growth from a two-man residential security company to a 50 strong team, integrated fire, and security specialist. Launched in 2000, by close friends John Allam and Paul Rosenthal, Amthal now has over 50 members in the team and operates on a Europe-wide basis providing installation maintenance and monitoring services across all commercial, residential and public sectors. In 2008, Jamie Allam joined the management team to become Commercial...

The new Bosch Training and Experience Centre in Bentonville, Arkansas showcase immersive displays of the company’s latest offerings. Now open for private sessions, the center offers demonstrations of how Bosch systems for video security, access control, intrusion and fire detection, and communications integrate seamlessly together to provide solutions that increase security and safety, facilitate more efficient monitoring and control, automate audio announcements, and provide data for bus...

In 2013, the Technical Group False Alarms (TG FAS) of the Fire Section began its work to better understand the causes and the data behind false alarms in fire detection and fire alarm systems. Since then, the Technical Group published reports and in 2018 published Euralarm’s first book; a study on the data analysis and collection methodology in selected European countries. The TG FAS is in its final stages to publish an update of the study. On December 16th, the Technical Group will conduc...

Comelit Group UK, a manufacturer of access control and door entry solutions, has announced its acquisition of PAC GDX. Under the newly formed and re-branded Comelit-Pac company, the acquisition of PAC GDX by the Italian owned security and fire safety specialist will enable the company to offer total integrated solutions, inclusive of networked access control systems together with door entry, CCTV, home automation, intruder alarm, and fire detection systems. Networked access control Led in th...

Motorola Solutions announces it has acquired Envysion, Inc., a provider of enterprise video security and business analytics solutions for the quick-service restaurant and retail industries. Envysion's cloud-based solution integrates video systems with sales data to proactively identify potentially fraudulent transactions and highlight sales patterns and in-store activity without the need to monitor hours of video footage. Better management decisions "The combination of video and analytics con...

CertAlarm is pleased to announce that EA, the European co-operation for Accreditation successfully evaluated and accepted the CertAlarm Scheme as a Conformity Assessment Scheme (CAS) operating in different EA member countries. After the successful evaluation, the name of the scheme – CertAlarm – including the conformity assessment standard used for accreditation is published within the Members-Only area of the EA Intranet. Consequently, any application for accreditation of a C...

The security industry is booming. Whether technical high-end solutions or highly professional services - almost all sectors reported an increase in turnover last year. "These are the best preconditions for Security Essen 2022,” Oliver P. Kuhrt, CEO of Messe Essen is pleased to say. "We offer the industry a top-class platform to present new solutions compactly and efficiently to decision-makers, buyers and other experts. Security Essen covers the complete range of the security industry, an...

SMART SHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems (FCS) that significantly increase the accuracy of small arms, will present its SMASH 2000 Plus and SMASH Hopper Light Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS) at the Milipol 2021 exhibition in Paris, France. Image processing and fire control software As a world pioneer in applying advanced image processing and fire control software into a ruggedized rifle-mounted optic, Smart Shooter has devel...

Access control technology PULSE from ASSA ABLOY has been recognized for its combination of energy harvesting power generation and security features designed to meet the challenges of the next decade. France’s Expoprotection Trophées de l’Innovation 2021 highlight a select few new products and systems across the whole spectrum of security, cybersecurity and fire safety. PULSE’s Trophées de l’Innovation Silver Award was presented at Expoprotection Sécu...

Alarm Man is one of the most trusted security solution providers that offer dedicated services in areas of North Carolina and has been the pioneer in the domain since its establishment in 1980. This family-owned and the locally based company offers state-of-the-art security systems to residential and business establishments alike. Hence, be it for fire alarms in Cary and Raleigh, North Carolina, or security and surveillance systems, Alarm Man of NC, is the most trusted name in the whole of Nort...

Pyronix is pleased to announce the release of its indoor siren with combined courtesy light, the mains-powered wireless SPEAKER/SOUNDER-WE. Replicating the tones of the control panel, the SPEAKER/SOUNDER-WE audibly alerts users to system activity, while the bright courtesy light on the front illuminates and flashes in conjunction with alarm events or mains fail. “We’re delighted to release the SPEAKER/SOUNDER-WE, our latest added-value option for the Enforcer V11 and other Pyronix h...

ADT Commercial has announced that it has purchased premier fire, life safety, and security systems provider, Edwards Electronic Systems, Inc., based out of Clayton and Concord, North Carolina, USA. The purchase of Edwards Electronic Systems, Inc. further deepens the ADT Commercial organization’s integration capabilities and fire and life safety expertise, in order to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers, in the Carolinas regions. Acquisition of Edwards Electron...

PSA, the consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the addition of viisights to its approved technology partners. viisights adds behavioral recognition systems for real-time video intelligence to the PSA offerings. “PSA is excited to be able to offer such an in-depth and advanced AI service to our integrators,” said Chris Salazar-Mangrum, PSA’s vice president of technology partners. Video surveillance systems “viisights is providing a technology that ta...

Hanwha Techwin, a global supplier of security solutions, has released three explosion-proof camera models (TNU-6322E, TNU-6322ER, TNO-6322ER) designed to operate safely even in hazardous industrial locations with explosion and fire hazards.    Three newly unveiled explosion-proof cameras prevent explosion triggered by any internal or external factors, ensuring safe operations at high-risk industrial facilities. TNU-6322E/6322ER models feature 360˚ endless panning and 180˚ tilting...

Dudley-based surveillance and security specialist Zicam Integrated Security Limited, which is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary year, has appointed industry expert Barry Gunningham as Business Development Manager. Barry comes to Zicam with over twenty years of experience in the security industry, beginning his career in the USA where he worked for one of the country’s largest home security providers. Work experience Following this he branched out to work in commercial secu...

SMART SHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, will present its SMASH family of solutions at the AUSA Exhibition in Washington DC, USA. Towards the exhibition, the company announces that the United States Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, through its Rapid Capabilities Office (MCRCO), has recently purchased several SMASH 2000 systems for test & evaluation. The syst...

Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, renowned for its architectural-grade hardware, locking and access lock lines, is excited to announce the debut of its new labor-saving Lectra electrified locks. Lectra electrified locks Lectra locks are ideal for stairwell doors, man-traps, hospitals and receptionist buzz in applications. They are available in both, mortise and cylindrical solenoid-operated locks, in 12 or 24 VDC. Durable, Grade 1 Lectra locks feature easy and clean instal...

To bring construction products into the EU markets for which a harmonized European standard exists, manufacturers have to provide CE marking. Without such a standard, Germany often requires national technical approval by the German Institute for Structural Engineering (DIBt). The tests for this are carried out by recognized bodies. VdS supports manufacturers in both procedures with comprehensive services – and has now created new information pages with the most important facts on this. Ma...

Chubb announced the launch of Chubb visiON+ for its customers worldwide, a range of complementary remote fire safety and security services for improved connectivity, responsiveness, and overall peace of mind. With visiON+, Chubb is changing how protection is managed, using valuable data analytics to remotely take the right actions at the right time, maintaining full protection. Chubb is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building, and col...

Euralarm, representing the fire safety and security industry, has launched a new logo and website. The new website reflects Euralarm’s core values where the new logo signifies the industry that Euralarm represents – multi-faceted, diverse, challenging, connected, transparent and proactive. The new website is designed to present Euralarm’s expertise and leadership for the industry, market, policymakers, and standards bodies. It features a clean and responsive modern design, enh...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings and architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, is releasing two new Tyco early-suppression, fast-response (ESFR) Rapid Install Sprinklers (RIS) for protection of warehouse and storage facilities. The Model ESFR-22 and Model ESFR-25 pendent sprinklers, and their accompanying custom welded outlet fitting, simplify installation for fire protection contractors by featuring pre-installed rubber gaskets and a thread connection...

National Training Center (NTC) study books are commonly used by security technicians, locksmiths, and life-safety professionals, for self-improvement, company education, and to prepare for examinations of all kinds. From October 6 to October 8, 2021, save on NTC training book purchases, as the National Training Center has announced a flash sale on its publications. The sale applies to all the NTC training books and guides, including: Red Book | Fire Alarm Certification Guide Orange Book |...

Intersec – the emergency services, security and safety event – will mark its return in 2022 with a ground-breaking, elevated new program uniting global and regional leaders as they explore solutions for the rapidly evolving challenges facing the industry. Never-before-seen additions to the event will see Cybersecurity and technology take center stage, along with some of the world’s best speakers in the UAE for the first time. The 23rd edition of the flagship event, under the p...

With the increasing development and maturity of technology, the smart Internet of Things, smart transportation, and connected car networks, which combine 5G, AI, and IoT integration applications, will lead the smart city to upgrade again. Most cities are using LPWAN technology and IT technology to connect and improve their infrastructure and integrate the city's component systems and smart services to enhance the quality of life of citizens. Aida Edge Computing P7 and Z7 cameras Following the...

Ava Security, the pioneer in unified physical and cyber security, has launched Ava Cloud Storage, enabling customers to back up their video footage intelligently in the cloud, ensuring a reliable, affordable, and easy-to-access archive for as long as they need.  Until recently, storing video security data was difficult, expensive, and vulnerable. Organizations have struggled to select the footage that is important to store and have been forced to spend more time and money b...

To help support the Fire Door Safety Week 2021 campaign, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has announced the launch of a new best practice guide - ‘Fire Doorsets’ guide, on how to specify, install, maintain and inspect fire-certified doorsets in residential and commercial buildings. ‘Fire Doorsets’ guide The ‘Fire Doorsets’ best practice guide has been compiled, based on the knowledge and expertise of ASSA ABLOY’s FDIS-trained inspectors, a...

PSA, the systems integrator consortium, announces the hiring of Allen Riggs as its new Chief Financial Officer. Riggs comes to PSA with over 20 years’ executive and management experience and most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of The Synergy Company, a manufacturer of nutritional supplements. “Allen is an excellent addition to PSA’s leadership team and has already made an impact in the short time he has been here,” said Matt Barnette, CEO of PSA. “He im...