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Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security teamed up with nine of their technology partners to showcase the latest in integrated security capabilities at the Integrate Roadshow in Durban last week. Held at Durban’s Premier Hotel Umhlanga on the 15th of February, the event hosted by Gallagher and supported by their partners, Axis Communications, IDEMIA, Runrite Electronics (Pty) LTD, Kenai, Stratus Technologies, Turnstar Systems (Pty) Ltd, Cathexis, Suprema Inc. Afric...

Invicti Security announced the 2023 Channel Partner Awards for valued partners in North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. These global awards recognize Invicti’s top-performing channel partners and highlight the immense work done to cultivate a partner program that delivers best-in-class service for Invicti’s customers. Accelerate Partner Program The awards come on the tailwind of Invicti’s refreshed Accelerate Partner Program, which was expanded with a new Elite tier to rewa...

Matrix Comsec, a renowned manufacturer of Telecom and Security solutions, has confirmed its participation in PACC 2024, set to occur at Grand ITC Royal Bengal, in Kolkata, India, from February 22nd to 25th, 2024. During the event, Matrix will showcase its Access Control, Time-Attendance, IP Video Surveillance, and Telecom solutions at Booth No. 26.  All-color camera Matrix is eager to unveil its latest product offerings at PACC 2024. One highlight is the introduction of its All-color cam...

Brinks Home™, one of North America’s pioneering home security and alarm monitoring companies, welcomes sales veteran Mike Hackett as its Senior Vice President of Enterprise Business Development. With a proven track record of driving growth and establishing successful partnerships throughout his more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience, Hackett is set to play a pivotal role in advancing Brinks Home's strategic initiatives. Mike's extensive experience In his new role, H...

Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety in the U.S., announced the purchase of Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc. based out of Grand Rapids, MI. This is the fifth acquisition that Everon has completed since emerging as a standalone organization in October 2023, and its fourth this year. With the purchase of Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc., Everon continues to deliver on its promise for geographic...

Access controls are not just for business or residential buildings. They are crucial in schools because they safeguard the students and the building. The well-being of students, employees, and visitors depends on maintaining a safe and secure environment.  “One report from Teaching Times suggests almost half of UK schools experienced technology theft in the last three years,” said Security World Market, UK. Why are access controls essential in schools?  Access control re...

Paxton Inc., the international security technology manufacturer, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Bonser to the position of Vice President of Customer Support, reporting to Chief Sales Officer, Gareth O’Hara.   Brian came to Paxton two years ago as Director of Customer Support, and during his tenure has made a major impact on the company. His combination of skills and expertise makes him the ideal candidate to take on the expanded role of Vice President of...

Videosoft Global, a Viasat ELEVATE partner, and Viasat, Inc., a global pioneer in satellite communications, have announced an agreement to integrate Videosoft's video streaming technology into INTELIE - Viasat's operational AI platform.  The agreement means Viasat will be able to provide Videosoft’s live-streaming capabilities via INTELIE to increase situational awareness for businesses, help them respond to events in real time, and make informed decisions.  Live video streamin...

The Matrix Multi-Location Solution caters to the contemporary needs of businesses, providing the adaptability to unify dispersed offices within a singular network.  This solution presents optimal and practical choices for inter-office communication and long-distance calls. Using our highly scalable and advanced Unified Communication platforms like ETERNITY GENX, ETERNITY MENX, and ETERNITY LENX, connect multiple and distantly located offices, seamlessly. Virtual network The various branc...

Salto Systems is proud to unveil the SALTO WECOSYSTEM, a new brand platform that brings together its core brands – Salto Gantner, and the newly introduced Vintia – to lead the digital transformation of access and identity management. This strategic move synergizes a diverse range of innovation expertise under one brand platform ecosystem and signals a significant leap forward in the access control industry. SALTO WECOSYSTEM The SALTO WECOSYSTEM embodies the commitment to innov...

Award-winning global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, ICT (Integrated Control Technology), is delighted to announce the appointment of Tyler Christensen as US Director of Channel Sales. With an extensive career in the security industry, including significant leadership roles in sales and channel management, Tyler brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by security integrators. Vast industry experience Tyler's professiona...

XOi, a major provider of technician-focused technology solutions, has selected Ethan Halliwell as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Ethan Halliwell, an experienced SaaS executive who has spent his career modernizing finance operations and building businesses for rapid, scalable growth, will lead XOi’s financial operations as it continues to grow and transform the digital landscape for skilled trades industries. Digital platform “XOi’s co...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Bill Brennan of i-PRO to serve on the SIA Executive Advisory Board. Established in 2017, the SIA Executive Advisory Board (EAB) is a panel of executive thought pioneers from SIA member companies and a forum that offers input on how market developments influence SIA’s strategy and key initiatives. SIA member benefits The group advises the SIA Board of Directors on potential SIA member benefits on topics that include res...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, announced the release of its latest eBook, "Better Ergonomics and Workflow for Emergency Communications Centers.” This comprehensive eBook delves into the crucial role of ergonomics in enhancing efficiency and productivity within Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs). Key eBook highlights RGB Spectrum's Unique Focus: Explore how RGB Spectrum is at the forefront of advanced ergonomics in...

Verizon Business and Jobber, the pioneering provider of operations management software for home service businesses, announced Field Management Tablet Plus, an all-in-one solution designed to meet the needs of the millions of home service businesses within the United States. Small and midsize home service businesses can take advantage of this out-of-the-box bundled solution of preloaded Jobber software on a Verizon-connected tablet to streamline, automate and organize their daily business o...

Paxton Inc., the international security technology manufacturer, has appointed Werner Geldenhuys as their new Country Sales Manager for South Africa.  With years of experience at Paxton and in the security industry, Werner will head the team to continue providing smart yet simple-to-use security systems in South Africa. Werner's comments Werner Geldenhuys said, “I joined Paxton in 2013 and have seen what we have achieved in South Africa over the past 10 years. It makes me excited t...

First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk, and property protection company, has boosted its senior leadership team with the appointment of Derek Neilson into the newly created role of Group Operations Director. Prior roles of Neilson Neilson, who holds a Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) degree, previously headed up the company’s Scottish division, Apardion for the past eight years, starting as head of operations and then as managing director when FRG acquire...

Zenitel, the renowned provider of critical communication solutions, proudly launches unified critical communication solutions for healthcare customers. Hospitals and healthcare facilities must manage stressful situations from a high number of emergency services, staff, patients, and visitors. In addition, staff shortage and burnout have put immense strain on hospital operations. Zenitel’s healthcare solutions Ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors is a key prior...

Gallagher Security is proud to announce they have been recognized for “Exceptional Contribution to Intersec” at this year’s 25th Intersec event held at the Dubai World Trade Center from the 16th to 18th of January.  As the pioneering business event for safety, security, and fire protection, this year’s event bought together 45,000 security professionals from across the globe and featured products from more than 1100 exhibitors, a 30% increase on the previous year&rs...

The Glenview IL Public Safety Dispatch Center and the City of Allen, TX Police and Fire Communications became the 140th and 141st Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) in the United States to implement The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centers to Emergency Communic...

TE Connectivity Ltd. reported results for the fiscal first quarter ended December 29, 2023. First quarter highlights Net sales were $3.83 billion, in line with guidance, essentially flat on a reported basis year over year and down 1% organically. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations were $5.76, including a one-time tax-related benefit, and adjusted EPS was $1.84, up 20% year over year. Orders were $3.8 billion, up 4% year over year, with year-over...

Danfoss and Google announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centers. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimize the customer experience, streamline internal work processes, and improve productivity across the organization. This can be done, for example, by using gen AI to colle...

Telcom, the UK’s provider of dedicated business connectivity, has been selected as a strategic partner to deliver its best-in-class connected building solution Preconnect® to the commercial office space at St. Michael’s Manchester. St. Michael’s Manchester A long-term project by Gary Neville’s development company, Relentless Developments, and its strategic partners, St. Michael’s is a £400 million mixed-use development in the heart of the city....

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced the opening of a state-of-the-art experience center in the UAE and the relocation of its Dubai office to accommodate continuous growth in the region. Named DBXC, the new experience center and office is strategically located at One Central in the Dubai World Trade Center and features innovative solutions from Genetec and its large ecosystem of industry-pio...

ONVIF®, the pioneering global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has released the final version of the TLS Configuration Add-on to increase the security of communications between devices and software clients within a physical security system. The add-on supports the configuration for Transport Layer Security encryption, enabling a conformant video management system to initially configure or update TLS settings in a conformant device, such as a camera, t...

Veeam® Software, the #1 pioneer by market share in Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery announced several updates and enhancements of its Veeam ProPartner Network program aimed at helping partners around the world to benefit from the growing adoption of Veeam technology to help companies become radically resilient in the face of growing cyber threats and other outages. Veeam ProPartner Network The program updates are focused on supporting partner profitability in a more predictable...

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced the new Teamcenter® SLM app on Salesforce AppExchange. Developed by Siemens in collaboration with Salesforce, the app connects product engineering and product service operations by bringing together the Teamcenter Service Lifecycle Management solution from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software with Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud and Salesforce Service Cloud.  service-centric business models This new app enables manufacture...

3DX-Ray will introduce their new smaller ThreatScan AS2 flat panel for their portable x-ray system, at the Intersec 2024 in Dubai, UAE. The new panel has been specifically designed for operators working in areas where access is very restricted.   Flat panel A smaller footprint with a slightly improved resolution as its big brother, the AS1, uses the latest glassless technology inside to reduce size and weight. It boasts an excellent dead zone cut-off, down to less than 3mm on two sides.&...

Acre Security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced the launch of the Aspire Partner Program, marking a significant step forward in enhancing and expanding its partner ecosystem. Initially available to strategic partners in the EMEA region, the program aims to empower acre security partners by equipping them with the necessary resources and opportunities to explore new markets, create significant revenue streams, and enhance their technical and product knowled...

Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), the largest meeting place in Southeast Asia for the global maritime value chain, will return for its 18th installment in Singapore from 13 to 15 March 2024 at the Marina Bay Sands.  The premier exhibition and conference is expected to bring together more than 14,000 shipowners, shipyards, ship management, and technical procurers to meet over 1,400 solutions providers.  Solutions and services “For the past few months, we have been reconnecting with...