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Security Industry Authority announced the award of £72,000 from its grant for good causes fund to seven registered charities and community interest companies across the UK. This brings the total grants awarded by the SIA using cash confiscated from criminals to over £250,000. Through this fund, the UK’s private security industry regulator distributes money recovered through proceeds of crime confiscation orders. Grants are used to benefit the private security industry and impr...

Metrasens, a provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC), which provides cooperative purchasing programs for member school districts across Indiana. Through this partnership, CIESC member schools, as well as 270 other districts that are members of other Education Service Centers (ESC) across Indiana, can purchase Metrasens Ultra weapons detection systems through th...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has announced the renewal of its reseller partnership with Everbridge. The collaboration aims to assist security pioneers with a centralized view of physical assets and external risk factors—such as geopolitical threats or natural disasters—that could impact organizational safety and resiliency. Partnership with Everbridge “Not only do today’s security pioneers face the challenge of sta...

ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ and DoorBird provide a comprehensive solution for property owners looking to enhance the security of their property while adding valuable convenience for their residents and staff. Secure and convenient With this new integration, the DoorBird IP video intercom can be managed seamlessly within the ACCENTRA Mult-family dashboard, eliminating the need to manage two separate systems.  ACCENTRA allows a secure and convenient way for residents and staff to access all...

Genetec, a provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its plans for the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024, taking place in Messe Frankfurt, Germany from April 16 – 18, 2024. Airport portfolio The company will be present at stand #D220, demonstrating its full airport portfolio designed to reduce security risk, improve planning, and automate airport operations. Representatives will be on hand to discuss the latest Genetec...

Amid escalating security concerns for places of worship in the UK, the Home Office has launched two pivotal schemes to enhance protective measures. The Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme and the Protective Security for Mosque Schemes aim to combat hate crimes and ensure safety during religious gatherings by funding physical measures such as CCTV, fencing, and alarms. Complexities of security solutions Aware of this disquieting matter, Jacksons Fencing, a security specialist...

Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced Qognify, a pioneering provider of physical security solutions, has officially adopted the Hexagon corporate identity and fully integrated into the division as the physical security business unit. Following the acquisition of Qognify by Hexagon in April 2023, this event marks a new era in physical security and public safety innovation, enabling customers to safeguard their assets, infrastructure and communities. Hexagon&...

Emergencies, natural disasters, crises, and military conflicts: experts say that efficient civil protection can only be ensured if fire services, emergency, and disaster response services cooperate even more closely at the international and interdisciplinary levels – reason enough for 'Safeguarding tomorrow' to have been selected as the motto of INTERSCHUTZ 2026. The world's renowned trade fair for fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety & security aims to motivate everyone...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, announced tips for music festival safety. With warmer months fast approaching, so too are popular summer events such as music festivals. Though fun, festivals can present significant safety risks. They attract large crowds, are prone to heavy alcohol consumption, and drug use, and feature large temporary infrastructure. Allied Universal views safety as non-negotiable and encourages attendees to review a...

IDEMIA Public Security, the global provider of biometric and secure identity solutions for government, travel, and law enforcement has once again proven its leadership, showcasing the most accurate algorithms in the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) latest Evaluation of Latent Fingerprint Technologies (ELFT) tests. NIST ELFT NIST ELFT is the global benchmark for latent fingerprint and palm print identification used to identify latent fingerprints and palm prints fou...

TraiCon Events will be hosting India’s premier cybersecurity event titled “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 25th and 26th April 2024 in New Delhi, India.   This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network security, threat detection & intelligence, and vulnerability managem...

Bridewell, a pioneering UK cyber security firm, has completed its first acquisition of public sector cyber security specialists, Arculus Cyber Security. The acquisition will increase Bridewell’s headcount by 15% and triple its public sector revenue with all of Arculus’ employees retained. The deal strengthens Bridewell’s public sector footprint and aligns with the organization’s overarching strategic Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) focus. Bridewell’s growth...

At this week’s BAPCO Annual Event, Sepura will be launching the SCL3, a rugged broadband hand-portable device. Complementing the SCU3 Hybrid Broadband Vehicle Device, the SCL3 reinforces Sepura’s commitment to invest in the future of critical communications and reduce the risk and costs of migrating to Mission Critical Services (MCX) by providing hybrid solutions to help bridge the transition. The new SCL3 device has the flexibility to be deployed as LTE only or as a hybrid TETRA an...

TDSi is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Taylor as its Sales Specialist for TIL Technologies’ market-pioneering security systems in the UK. ANSSI cyber-certified, making it ideal for use with critical infrastructure, TDSi recently announced its sales and support of TIL Technologies’ range as a complementary technology to its own flagship GARDiS secure access control ecosystem of software and hardware products. TIL Technologies’ range John Davies, Managing Director...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, is a major provider of payment and connectivity solutions for financial institutions, mobile network operators and automotive manufacturers. IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) is pleased to announce its latest partnership with arab national bank (anb), one of the largest banks in the Middle East. IDEMIA and anb launch payment card On February 5th, anb and IST launched a payment card in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia On February 5th, an...

With an increase in hybrid and remote working, and many people having spent more time at home over the past few years, a recent survey by Resideo has highlighted that 32% of homeowners feel more concerned about home security than they did pre-pandemic. The survey of 1,000 homeowners investigated the level of concern felt by homeowners, as well as looking into the technology and features that now held the most appeal when it came to choosing an alarm system. Home Safety Greater anxiety regardi...

IDEMIA Group announces a comprehensive reorganization of the company to pursue its mission to make the world safer for consumers and citizens. These changes have been in effect since January 2nd, 2024. Sustainable growth IDEMIA has consistently demonstrated its ability to perform in fast-evolving markets and pursue a strong sustainable growth trajectory, both in terms of sales and profitability. In 2023, IDEMIA’s revenue was nearly €2.9 billion, and an EBITDA of over €630 milli...

MKU Limited, renowned for its cutting-edge protection and optronics solutions for frontline heroes, is breaking new ground by extending its role beyond a traditional defense technology company. In a landmark collaboration aimed at empowering heroes, MKU Limited is joining forces with Team Forces, a UK-based charity organization dedicated to creating social impact within the armed forces community through sports and adventure. This partnership is born out of a shared commitment to uplift the liv...

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) proudly announces that Michael Barnes was elected as Treasurer and will serve as Chairman of the ESA Finance Committee following the ESA Board of Directors' meeting on November 30, 2023. Barnes succeeds Kevin Stone, who assumes the role of Chairman-Elect from 2023 to 2024. "I’m delighted that Michael Barnes will serve as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chairman for ESA,” says Kevin Stone, ESA Chairman-Elect and COO of Doyle Security Systems....

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will demonstrate the latest version of its flagship unified security platform, Security Center, as well as a range of cloud-ready solutions at Intersec 2024.   Taking place from 16 – 18 January, Intersec 2024 delegates can experience live demonstrations of the latest physical security products, and gain insights on Genetec's advanced technologies that ar...

The longest night of 2023 is fast approaching, with Friday 22nd December marking the official start of winter. To maximize property security during the dark evenings, the experts at ADT have shared 5 of their best tips to help deter thieves. Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I comments, “Opportunistic thieves use darkness to their advantage, so it’s no surprise that the number of burglaries committed increases when the darker nights draw in. Our 2022 burglary report fou...

ExCeL London, the capital’s largest event venue, has appointed Carlisle Support Services as its dedicated security partner to enhance the venue’s security operations further and improve the visitor experience. Carlisle Support Services will be working closely alongside the venue’s in-house security team to ensure the security of ExCeL’s 100-acre campus, as well as the safety of its four million annual visitors, event organizers, and exhibitors.  Supporting ExCeL&rs...

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Partisia Blockchain and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) are poised to transform the management of digital identities for Swiss citizens. This partnership aims to develop a decentralized electronic identity system in harmony with the Swiss Federal Council’s unwavering commitment to data privacy and security. Redefining digital identity management This collaboration marks a significant leap toward re...

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...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced a revolutionary new line of cameras that turn non-AI network cameras into AI smart devices. Using AI onsite learning, the new X Series enables users to teach the camera about specific objects they want to monitor. With support for up to nine AI applications, it is the most powerful AI camera to date from i-PRO. Author's quote “The X Series cameras demonstrate our commitment to...

Motorola Solutions will proudly ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, celebrating its continued, purposeful transformation centered on safety and security. The company is announcing its new brand narrative, ‘Solving for safer,’ which highlights its sharpened focus on solving for safer communities, safer schools, and safer businesses. Author's quote “From our storied history, today we bridge to an even stronger future. Everyone is entitled to feel safe in their...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing and exhibiting a wide array of its key control and management solutions at ISC East 2023, November 15-16, 2023, at the Javits Center in New York City. Most notably, Morse Watchman’s new, game-changing Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit will be on display alongside the company’s comprehensive portfolio of key control and asset management solutions at booth #327. One-on-one consultative service...

One of the UK’s crowd safety and security specialists has warned of a continued and serious threat to life and public safety at music, sports, and entertainment events by rogue security guards who are fraudulently obtaining security industry association (SIA) security work licenses and who are supposed to be safeguarding and protecting the public. Lloyd Major, a former National Counter Terrorism police officer and specialist adviser in crowd safety and security, whose tech company Halo So...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, and HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), the science and tech arm of the Ministry of Home Affairs, in Singapore, announced that they have signed a master agreement under a Strategic Partnership for Innovation (SPI) to collaborate on research and development in biometrics and forensics technologies. The partnership will accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions to ensure the safety and security of Singapore citi...

Allied Universal® Electronic Monitoring (AUEM) has won a six-year, £160 million contract to supply next-generation electronic monitoring technology to the UK government’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ). As part of the contract, AUEM will deliver its latest monitoring technologies and systems for GPS and Radio Frequency tracking. It will further include solutions for alcohol monitoring (transdermal & breath) and non-fitted monitoring devices. Electronic monitoring In the UK, app...