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Skills for Security has announced Dahua Technology as a sponsor of its activities. The sponsorship deal includes support for the National Apprentice Show series of events around the UK, promotion of the fire and security apprenticeship scheme, and support for training centers across the country. Improve security skills Skills for Security, a not-for-profit part of the British Security Industry Association is the pioneering apprenticeship training provider in the UK across the electronic...
SAGE Integration Holdings LLC has welcomed April Loftus to its team of security professionals as their Purchasing Manager. She has over 13 years of experience purchasing various products, including security, cables, fire alarms, audiovisual equipment, and building products. Her experience includes contract and program negotiations, inventory control, cost management, and demand planning, among other attributes. With her wealth of knowledge, April brings valuable expertise in buying an...
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the Lepton UW, the world's first micro-thermal camera module with an ultrawide 160-degree field of view (FOV) that is small enough to fit on the tip of a finger. The new ultra-wide module provides unbeatable size, weight, and performance for applications requiring a wide field of view, including fire detection, process monitoring, and people counting. Lepton UW features Lepton UW features a usable 120 x 120 thermal resol...
With a rise in looting, smash-and-grabs, active assailants, and other security-impacting incidents in malls and retail locations, shoppers are concerned about their safety this upcoming holiday season. Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, knows better than most that the holidays mean an uptick in crime, with the severity and frequency of these incidents almost certainly heightened in November and December. Author's quote “Retailers...
The dates are set for the return of Secutech, Asia’s ultimate business and technology platform for security, loT, and AI integration. Together with facial recognition, big data, 5G, or cloud computing, these security technologies continue to advance at a rapid pace and Secutech remains one of the most influential platforms to reflect these trends. The 25th edition will be held from 24 – 26 April 2024 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. More than 300 local and international exhi...
The long-awaited trade fair for security and fire safety will open its doors from 1 to 3 November at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC), shining a spotlight on cutting-edge solutions for various sectors including manufacturing, smart cities, the commercial sector, transportation, and hospitality. Spanning 7,500 squaremeterss of exhibition space, the show features over 200 exhibitors from Canada, China, India, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the Uni...
Amthal Group, an independent integrated fire and security systems specialist, has become an approved Gallagher Security channel partner. The specialist partnership network selects independent security companies to operate in partnership and deliver total protection and customer excellence, with expert technical capability and best-in-class guided product installation. Compliance, security, and quality Amthal joins a network of experts across the UK, representing Gallagher Security, with...
Bosch is realigning its Building Technologies division: in the future, the division is to focus on its regional integrator business, with solutions and services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation. Building Technologies division The company plans to sell most of the Building Technologies division’s product business. This includes the Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication business units, and affects some 4,300 associates at more than 90 locations wo...
Amthal has appointed Deane Sales to the position of Group Sales Director, following the company’s strategic shift to its senior management team and approach to fire safety and security. As one of the nation’s trusted commercial fire protection and security partners, Amthal welcomes Deane to lead the Group in its new direction, introducing his extensive insight into compliance to forge key partnerships and identify opportunities for business development. life safety solutions Deane...
Homeowners across the country are increasingly adopting smart home devices with hopes of protecting their homes and adding convenience. At the same time, preventable homeowners' insurance claims, such as water damage from leaky pipes, are becoming more frequent and costly. To address this issue, Nationwide, one of the country's largest home insurers, and Resideo Technologies, the global provider of Honeywell Home smart thermostats and First Alert® solutions that provide home comfort, life s...
The Security Executive Council proudly welcomes Mark Kelly and Bill King as their two newest Subject Matter Expert Faculty and Dave Komendat as Emeritus Faculty. Mark Kelly Mark Kelly has more than 25 years of experience managing global security programs for major multi-national organizations. His expertise spans the overall suite of physical security programs, but he specializes in supply chain security. He is the former Global Head of Field Security and Supply Chain operations for Dell, the...
Ajax Systems hosted its fifth Ajax Special Event, an online showcase of the latest devices and new software features. Starting eight years ago with the conquest of the global intrusion market, the company is now expanding horizontally by adding entirely new product verticals to its portfolio. Ajax Systems has introduced whole new CCTV products with different approaches to privacy. Also, the company has unveiled significant enhancements to its intrusion and fire range, delving deeper into high-s...
Global security and fire safety specialist, Comelit Group has achieved the prestigious Gold EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility. Gold EcoVadis status EcoVadis is a globally recognized sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. Achieving Gold status places Comelit amongst the top tier of companies worldwide for its sustainable and respons...
Since 2009, the International Day for Disaster Reduction has been celebrated on 13 October. Proclaimed by the United Nations, it's a reminder of the urgency of reducing disaster risks. Recorded natural disasters The number of recorded natural disasters has risen steadily in recent decades. These include not only earthquakes, droughts, and volcanic eruptions, but in latitudes above all floods, storms, landslides, and wildfires. The frequency and severity of climate- and weather-related d...
In response to recent growth, Bandweaver, a company providing solutions for security, fire, power, and pipelines, is delighted to welcome Marinus de Heijde to the Bandweaver team as their new Business Development Manager who brings with him 20 years of experience in the fire safety sector. As a key member of the team, Marinus will be responsible for accelerating Bandweaver’s already impressive growth by developing and executing sales strategies and building relationships with key decision...
In the race to hit ambitious global net zero targets, a further two billion EVs need to be on the road by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency. To power these green motors, lithium-ion batteries are essential. But what happens when those batteries are defective? Even before assembly into a working engine, traction batteries are typically transported with a small level of charge. This is because a fully discharged battery poses problems for both the manufacturer and consumer; p...
ADT Commercial, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire, and life safety in the U.S., announced that it will move forward as a standalone organization and rebrand as Everon, with the acquisition completion of ADT Inc.’s commercial security and fire segment to GTCR, a private equity firm. Standalone company “Introducing Everon to the industry as a standalone company is a huge milestone in our commercial organization’s journey,” said...
Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection will not only use ADIPEC 2023 to demonstrate how its latest innovations successfully protect both people and capital assets in the oil and gas sector, but also to illustrate the company’s proactive decarbonization drive in support of wider industry sustainability efforts. ADIPEC (2-5 October, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) is a major international platform that looks to accelerate game-changing solutions and transformational progress for the future of en...
The trend of integrating video software, AI, and IoT technology into industrial property management is enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing sector worldwide. Safety and security solutions Alongside a heightened focus on fire safety, this trend is being actively adopted in Thailand, particularly within its Eastern Economic Corridor development. With Thailand's GDP projected to accelerate to 3.9% in 2023, Secutech Thailand exhibitors are gearing up to ride t...
Anviz, a global provider of professional and converged intelligent security solutions, has announced the launch of its all-in-one intelligent security solution for the education industry – Anviz One – bolstering the security infrastructure of public and private educational institutions from K-12 to university with lower upfront investment, stronger analytics, and simplified management. A one-stop system powered by a cloud infrastructure and Edge AI Server, Anviz One offers flexible...
The highly anticipated 2023 Women in Security Awards took place in London’s spectacular Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre. The event drew a remarkable gathering of inspirational women practitioners and senior leaders from the security sector. Organized annually by Professional Security magazine and Patron Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards is a prestigious ceremony to commend and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and remarkable accompl...
Following final passage of Senate Bill 244 by the state legislature on Sept. 13, 2023, California will become the third and largest U.S. state to adopt ‘right to repair’ legislation broadly applicable to manufacturers of electronic devices. The bill now heads to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for signature. Due to efforts led by the Security Industry Association (SIA) with support from industry partners, the California bill’s measures specifically exclude alarm and...
Seek Thermal Inc., a pioneer in thermal imaging technology, is proud to announce the launch of its newest addition to the FirePRO Series: FirePRO 200. Designed as a situational awareness camera for firefighters, this tool serves as a lifeline to help firefighters get home safely. FirePRO 200 enables a firefighter to regain orientation in low visibility conditions, see hazards invisible to the naked eye, and improve their situational awareness. FirePRO 200 Building on the success of the...
Motorola Solutions will demonstrate at GSX 2023 event, how its integrated end-to-end video security solutions are helping organizations, such as schools, hospitals, retailers and manufacturers, operate more safely and efficiently. At the center are the company’s new Avigilon security suite, spanning on-premise and cloud-native video security and access control, and its Pelco camera portfolio, offering one of the most extensive physical security platforms on the market today. Motorola&rsq...
Active Intelligence, the pioneer of anomaly detection software for physical security and business intelligence applications, is driving the transformation to proactive security solutions here at GSX 2023 in booth 2224. The company’s groundbreaking ASTRA™ Video Anomaly Detection software delivers real-time video anomaly detection for a virtually unlimited number of security, safety, compliance, and commercial/industrial applications across the enterprise. ASTRA’s wide-ranging c...
GV-Cloud is a new VSaaS platform that combines video surveillance and access control into a single, browser-based management experience. GV-Cloud provides enhanced safety and convenience by providing users with browser-based viewing and management of their video and access control anywhere without security concerns. The GV-Cloud solution includes VMS, Access control, and VPN. Cloud VMS GV-Cloud VMS is a cloud-based video surveillance platform that integrates video, alarm dev...
Altronix, the pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is showcasing new products to secure and connect critical infrastructure here at GSX 2023 in booth 2533. These latest additions to the Altronix extensive portfolio are designed and manufactured for access control and power integration, video surveillance, fire and emergency communications, and network management applications. Physical security systems “Altronix provides the foundation for...
Quanergy Solutions, a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has established a strategic partnership with Teledyne FLIR, the provider of designing, manufacturing, and marketing thermal imaging infrared cameras. This collaboration provides a seamlessly integrated solution that stands uniquely poised to tackle intricate security challenges faced by critical infrastructure environments, including utilities, data centers, and airports. Quanergy’s Q-Track™ These loca...
Labcraft, the Southeast-based designer and producer of commercial vehicle lighting, is showing a range of interior and exterior LED lighting solutions for emergency vehicles at the Emergency Services Show 2023 in Birmingham. The company serves a multitude of customers and vehicle types in the emergency sectors, including manufacturers, converters, and equipment specifiers, always designing the optimum, application-specific lighting solutions for each specialist market. Scenelite range Feature...
Global wireless solutions provider Ramtech has launched its WES3 Wireless Evacuation and Nurse Call System in Australia, expanding the firm’s international reach within a new territory. The emergency system is paving the way for worker safety in construction sites, having already had successful drills with some of the country's pioneering contractors. WES3 system Through its territory partners, Ramtech has recently deployed its WES3 system at a Built construction project in P...
