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Vehicle safety and camera experts Durite are showcasing their latest technology at two European trade shows. Durite has been supplying vehicle cameras for more than 20 years and has supplied more than 50,000 systems to fleets. The company also provides a comprehensive range of vehicle safety products for fleet operators. John Nobbs of Durite said: “In the UK, Durite is regarded as a trusted supplier and innovative leader in vehicle safety for commercial fleet. Our comprehensive offering e...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the appointment of Neil Parry in the role of Global Head of District Energy. Based in the United Kingdom (UK) and reporting to Peter Thomsen, the Director of Building Systems at Armstrong Fluid Technology, Neil Parry will be responsible for defining, developing and delivering Armstrong’s suite of solutions for distributed energy networks (Heating and Cooling). Develop district energy solutions and supply chains Neil Parry has over thirty years of...

Global wireless solutions firm Ramtech has announced a new partnership with Immix, the security monitoring software provider. The collaboration will enhance the technology offering of both firms, by delivering a combined complete fire protection and safety solution within the global security market. Under the new agreement, Ramtech’s innovative WES wireless evacuation system will integrate with the Immix CS/GF platforms – a monitoring solution that operates with more than 500 video,...

Mul-T-Lock has worked closely with K.B.O Fire & Security to upgrade the security at Guildford College, in the United Kingdom (UK), creating a dedicated master key suite for the ultimate peace of mind of staff, pupils and visitors. Guildford College is the largest further and highest education college in the Surrey area, with approximately 3000 students and offers courses at all levels. Success rates are higher than national benchmarks with many students operating with the local community on...

Chubb, the provider of fire safety and security solutions, is proud to launch an accelerated development program designed to attract and train new industry entrants in partnership with Zitko Talent, the recruitment agency for the fire and security industry. The accelerated development program will last approximately 18 weeks, starting with alternating blocks of technical training, field experience, and manufacturer-led certified product training. Trainees will emerge as certified Fire and Secur...

Security experts at G4S in Lebanon have been issued with a certificate of appreciation for delivering a 70-day bespoke close protection operation to the European Union Election Observation Mission. Field observers from different nationalities; the Heads of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) and the MEP mission; as well as a member of the European Parliament were deployed before, during, and after the Lebanese parliamentary elections in May 2022, to witness the final counti...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has partnered with Integrated Security Manufacturing Ltd - ISM, the company behind the CNI-certified Genesys platform that provides integrated command & control management solutions. The partnership will provide a highly effective early warning perimeter protection solution, which is critical for CNI sites. Designed to protect high-security and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) locations, th...

LastPass, announced that Amy Appleyard has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer. A cybersecurity sales veteran, Appleyard will be responsible for key priorities across revenue-related functions, continuing to bolster global sales performance and contributing to customer satisfaction. “Amy has a proven track record of unifying the customer journey across all inside and outside sales avenues while improving the customer experience,” said Karim Toubba, CEO at LastPass. High-Growth...

Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions, announces that the Lumeo platform to be a  Milestone Verified Solution. Milestone Systems is a pioneer in IP video surveillance software, and maker of Milestone XProtect® – an easy-to-use, powerful video management software with more than 200,000 installations worldwide. The Milestone Verification Program is intended to verify the general functionality and compatibility of the partner’s solution/product with Milestone XProtec...

Dallmeier electronic, a pioneer German manufacturer of video cameras, recording, and software systems, announces the establishment of its own national subsidiary in Türkiye. With immediate effect, the newly founded Dallmeier Türkiye will support interested installers and security service providers with additional sales, pre-sales, and support staff. A Dallmeier Türkiye showroom and a demo center complement the offering. Customer’s trust Prominent customers such as Istanb...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI), the frontrunner in digital buildings, has completed the acquisition of Brightly Software (Brightly), a renowned U.S.-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of asset and maintenance management solutions. The acquisition elevates Siemens Smart Infrastructure to a leading position in the software market for buildings and built infrastructure. It adds Brightly’s well-established cloud-based capabilities across key sectors – education, public infra...

The major Somme International Air Show is back, at Albert airport, with many foreign military forces in attendance. Although the event opens to the public from 10 am, the festivities start to kick off at 1 pm. While waiting for the displays to begin, visitors can enjoy simulators and other entertainment (such as various publicized exhibitions) offered by the organizing committee, in addition to catering services. In total, 120 aircraft, both vintage and modern, have been announced: Rafale, Fokk...

Valsoft Corporation Inc. (‘Valsoft’), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of software companies in vertical markets, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Azility Energy Management Solutions (‘Azility’), a next-generation energy management solutions provider that powers energy, water, and emissions savings across every asset and department for organizations large and small. “It has been an amazing journey to start and build...

As new data recovery technologies become more sophisticated, confidential information stored on mal-functioning hard drives has never been more vulnerable to third-party exploitation. Typical warranties request failed hard drives be returned to the manufacturer, during replacement. This leaves customers with a difficult choice to make: risk sensitive data falling into the wrong hands or keep the hard drive – a practice that may violate many existing standard warranty agreements. BCDVideo...

Genetec Inc., a pioneer technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has teamed with commute management solutions provider RideAmigos to help organizations deliver a simplified and enhanced experience to commuters returning to offices post-pandemic. The solution pairs RideAmigos Commute Hub with Genetec AutoVuTM Free-Flow and Genetec Curb SenseTM. A seamless experience for commuters RideAmigos Commute Hub helps employers deliver a se...

Retailers are being hit hard by their failure to protect customer and employee privacy in video footage, according to a nationwide survey of retailers from video security and privacy company, Secure Redact. The survey asked 500 British retailers a range of questions relating to in-store use of video surveillance technology, the visual data privacy of customers, GDPR violations and more. Secure Redact’s nationwide survey 43% of brands surveyed reported they had been fined for a violation...

Convergint, a pioneer in service-based systems integration, announces that it has acquired Ojo Technology Inc., a Northern California-based security systems integrator in video and access control security. The acquisition expands Convergint’s west coast presence and extends the company’s capabilities in the state, local, education, and transportation markets. Cloud-Based systems Founded in 2003, Ojo Technology specializes in enterprise, tier-one, network-centric, physical, and clo...

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) pioneer empowering innovation, is now shipping the Sentrius™ MG100/BT510/BT610 Cumulocity IoT Kit from Laird Connectivity. This powerhouse combination of proven wireless sensor monitoring technologies comes bundled together in one integrated kit that captures data from the included sensors and sends it to the cloud, via a global low-power cellular (LTE-M/NB-IoT) connection. The Laird Connectivity Sentrius MG100/BT510/BT610 Cumu...

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) pioneer empowering innovation, is proud to sponsor the Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing team as they head to Plymouth, Wisconsin, for the IMSA Fastlane SportsCar Weekend at the famed Road America course on August 7. The team is coming off a great showing at the Northeast Grand Prix where drivers Jack Hawksworth and Ben Barnicoat piloted the No. 14 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 PRO to a third-place finish — the team’s sixth po...

City of Wolverhampton Council has bid for £20 million from the UK Government’s Leveling Up Fund Round 2, in order to help deliver phase one of its ambitious Green Innovation Corridor. The UK Government announced in February 2022 that Wolverhampton and Sheffield would be the first of 20 cities to benefit from part of £1.5 billion of Leveling Up funding for new infrastructure to be developed on brownfield land, in order to boost housing and jobs. Green Innovation Corridor The...

Camden Door Controls announces the market release of CX-DE1200 Series Exit Watch™ delayed egress maglocks. The series includes a range of single door (CX-DE1200) and double door (CX-DE1220) models. Exit Watch™ delayed egress maglocks are UL listed and available in a range of models to meet NFPA, BOCA, and local AHJ requirements. Heavy-duty construction They also feature heavy-duty construction, 1,200 lbs. holding force, and the option for voice or sounder annunciation, with an LE...

VisualCortex – the Video Intelligence Platform connecting computer vision’s potential to real-world business outcomes – has partnered with i-PRO – a provider of advanced sensing technologies for Intelligent Surveillance and Public Safety – to streamline end-to-end deployment for enterprise-wide video analytics solutions within the Asia Pacific region and around the world. The partnership pairs VisualCortex’s video intelligence software and machine learning Mo...

With more than 11 years of experience with another Dutch multinational company (the Hunter Douglas Group, active in window blinds and coverings), Mr. Jim Tan is the ideal leader to lead the Boon Edam South East Asia subsidiary company–based in Kuala Lumpur. Talking with him earlier this week, he said, “I am honored by the confidence placed in me to carry on the legacy of Royal Boon Edam in my own backyard, here in South East Asia. Great advancements have been made before me and exci...

Allied Universal®, the global security and facility services company, completed its strategic acquisition of Attenti Group, one of the electronic monitoring companies. This enables the combination of Attenti and G4S Monitoring Technologies, to create a pioneer in electronic monitoring solutions. With combined revenues of over $160 million and operations in 35 countries, the new company will offer customers access to technology innovation and an even greater depth of expertise and support....

Videonetics is all set to unveil its latest Artificial Intelligence-powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™), for Southeast Asia Market at Secutech Vietnam 2022, from August 18 to 20 at Ho Chi Minh City. As one of the region’s most influential trade shows for comprehensive security, fire safety, and smart building solutions, Secutech Vietnam provides an unrivaled gateway for domestic and overseas players to gather genuine business leads and find cutting-edge technologies. M...

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, announces new global distribution agreements with Amphenol companies - Amphenol PCB Piezotronics and The Modal Shop, further bolstering its Amphenol sensor lineup for customers around the world. Mouser now offers more than 51,000 products from 44 Amphenol divisions. Amphenol PCB Piezotronics manufactures vibration, pressure, force and strain, shock, and acoustic sensors used by...

Unifying aesthetics, hygiene standards, and technology, Matrix presents COSEC ARGO FACE that combines all the corporate requirements into one. With top-class processors, a deep learning algorithm, and the best hardware inclusive of two in-built cameras, COSEC ARGO FACE acts both as an access control device and a surveillance-grade camera. MATRIX COSEC ARGO FACE With the integration of multiple credentials, such as Face, PIN, BLE, and Cards, this device stays tech-savvy and future-ready. With...

Moda and John Sisk & Son have completed Birmingham’s tallest residential tower, Moda, The Mercian. The 42-storey high tower was designed by Birmingham-based award-winning Glenn Howells Architects and delivered by Sisk at a cost of £260m. Moda, The Mercian will be home to 481 intergenerational apartments for rent, ranging from studios to three-bed apartments.  The first major tower in Birmingham city center at 42 storeys, Moda, The Mercian has delivered an ambitious Chicago-...

For the first time, the Foushée Group’s total cash compensation information report will be readily available to security practitioners to so they can ascertain if they are paid competitively. The Foushée Group, which creates the only compensation research report for security positions, became a Security Executive Council (SEC) strategic alliance partner in 2005 and has worked with the SEC since 2002. Now, the two organizations are announcing a significantly expanded initiat...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed its 111th ECC in the United States on Monday, July 25, 2022. The New Hanover County ECC in North Carolina became the 12th ECC in the state of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Public-Private Partnership The New Hanover County ECC went live with Rapid Response Monitoring, Vector Security, Tyco (Johnson Controls), Stanley Security, Guardian Protection, Securitas, ADS, United Central Control, Brinks Home Security, Af...