Gallagher Security News

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has announced that support for employee badges in Apple Wallet is available for Gallagher customers in the U.S. with the release of Gallagher Command Centre v9.10.   Employee badge in Apple Wallet is fully integrated with Gallagher Command Centre, making it easy for customers to issue and manage access credentials for their employees with in-app provisioning via Gallagher’s Mobile Connect app.   Managing credentials with ease O...

The economic fallout of the COVID-19 epidemic was felt in supply chain disruptions, higher prices, and shortages of certain goods. The physical security industry was not spared, although the epidemic also presented opportunities for security companies. Changing access control trends triggered by the pandemic are still reverberating throughout the industry, for example. Four years later, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt in the security market, lingering like the symptoms of "long CO...

When it comes to preventing theft and ensuring overall safety, technology offers a robust toolkit for retail stores to enhance security in several ways. From intelligent surveillance systems to RFID tags used to avoid shoplifting, today’s retail and loss prevention strategies are more effective than ever. Beyond security, the newer technologies can also provide benefits related to merchandising, inventory control, customer service, and the list goes on. The combination of abundant data and...

Gallagher Security announced the latest release of their award-winning security site management software, Command Centre v9.10, marking a significant evolution for the security platform trusted to protect some of the world’s most critical sites. Mark Junge, Chief Executive at Gallagher Security explains, “Customers and Channel Partners of Gallagher who take advantage of this upgrade will benefit from a fast-evolving ecosystem of Gallagher Security technology that sets them up for th...

The security industry offers a vast array of technologies and vendors. This can be overwhelming for end users, who depend on security integrators for guidance and service. But how well do security integrators provide end users with what they need? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the biggest challenges that end users face when working with integrators? 

Following an eventful ISC West, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is weighing in on some of the key themes and takeaways that emerged out of the flurry of activity on the showroom floor, chief among them the awareness that the security industry is evolving beyond traditional boundaries and becoming a mainstream technology integral to all sectors. “ISC West 2024 had a record number of attendees, and I don’t think it's a coincidence that trade show growth is happening...

Technology offers a range of tools to bolster security at public events, including before, during, and after. This year, the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will draw the attention of the world, requiring the best protection available for the venues, the athletes, and the attendees. Other happenings such as the FIFA World Cup, the Super Bowl, the Tour de France, and the U.S. NBA Finals are momentous events that challenge security and law enforcement personnel to keep them safe. We asked this...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is celebrating an eventful night at the 2024 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) which saw Controller 7000 named Outstanding New Security Product and Pascale Howell, Customer Research Manager, recognised as Outstanding Young Security Professional.  Controller 7000 Speaking about the Controller 7000 (C7000) Toby Hutchings, Value Stream Lead, calls being named Outstanding New Security Product an honour for the whole G...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is eagerly preparing to showcase the next evolution of multiple solutions at booth #27099 at ISC West in Las Vegas from April 9-12. Next-gen controller 7000 The Gallagher team will be providing live product demonstrations, answering questions, and sharing details about Gallagher’s future direction with an exciting sneak peek at a new digital wallet solution coming with the next release of Command Centre.  In particular, the team wil...

Technology can be a powerful tool, but it can also be misused. Ethical principles help ensure that technology is used in a way that minimises risks and avoids causing harm to people or society. Issues could include factors such as data privacy and algorithmic bias of certain technologies. As the security industry embraces advanced and evolving technologies, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the biggest ethical considerations of using emerging technologies in physical s...

Invixium, a global pioneer in biometric access control and workforce management solutions, announces its participation at ISC West 2024. At the show, Invixium will exhibit its full line of NDAA-compliant, made-in-Canada, modern, and rugged biometric solutions that are specifically designed to thrive in the most unclean, hazardous, extreme, and harsh working conditions prevalent in the industrial and critical infrastructure sectors. Addressing security challenges As an integrated biometric sol...

Award-winning global security manufacturer Gallagher Security’s Controller 7000 (C7000) has been named Outstanding New Security Product at the India and South Asia OSPAs held in New Delhi on March 14th. Released in November 2023, this is the first award win for Gallagher’s C7000, the latest addition to their Controller suite. New generation of technology UL-certified and capable of managing all localised access control, intruder alarms, perimeter security, business automation, an...

There is a bright outlook for trade shows in 2024. In particular, ISC West has recently become the must-see event in the security marketplace. ISC West will take place April 9-12 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. In addition to providing access to a wide range of technological innovations, the show also serves as a platform to introduce new products and services. As the industry counts down to the big exhibition, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What will be the big news...

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...

Global security manufacturer - Gallagher Security is proud to announce the appointment of Aashish Garhwal to the role of Senior Sales Manager, in India.  Based in New Delhi, Aashish’s focus will be sales and support within the government vertical.  Aashish's experience Aashish brings a wealth of experience to the team with a degree in Electrical Engineering and more than 12 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development, most recently with L&T Electrical...

Edge devices play an important role in the Internet of Things (IoT) by enabling real-time data analysis, faster decision-making, and improved operational efficiency across various industries. In the physical security industry, applying artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to edge devices expands the possibilities, and edge devices offer complementary functionality to support movement to the cloud. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the latest developments for edge...

Global security pioneer Gallagher has achieved System and Organisation Controls (SOC2 Type 2) recertification after a fresh audit of the cloud-hosted services of their award-winning integrated security solution-Command Centre. The recertification was achieved on December 21, 2023. The voluntary compliance standard for service organisations is maintained by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It provides a framework to annually assess an organisation’s internal...

Gallagher Security is proud to announce they have been recognised for “Exceptional Contribution to Intersec” at this year’s 25th Intersec event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre 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...

There is a complex and interdependent relationship between security and productivity. Good security is needed to make productivity possible, but security measures could, in some instances, hinder workplace efficiency. New technologies are enabling security systems to have a more profound and positive impact on productivity by yielding better intelligence to guide the improvement of workplace practices. Multiple systems that work together, rather than separately, improve the productivity of secur...

As the new year dawns, it's a good time for the security industry to look ahead to 2024. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What will be the biggest surprise for security in the year ahead? 

Gallagher Security is proud to be securing the world’s largest commercial office building as India’s Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) officially opens its doors this week. Described as a ‘one-stop’ destination for over 65,000 diamond professionals, the newly opened SDB is a 15-storey complex, spread across more than 35 acres, and comprising over 7.1 million square feet of floor space. SDB is the world’s largest single complex, consisting of nine towers and containing an...

Ideally, every new product or technology serves a need in the market, but not all new products are created equal. The impact of some new technologies is so profound that they make us rethink our preconceptions and may create a total transition in the broader market. These are the technologies we call “game changers” because they prompt a significant shift in the current manner of doing or thinking about security. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What current techno...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher, is sharing insights from their inaugural Security Industry Trends Report, which paints a larger picture of transition on the horizon in 2024. Following a turbulent year in which supply chain disruptions, labour market shifts, and global financial uncertainty continued to rock the security industry, Gallagher’s Security Industry Trends Report predicts that the defining trend of 2024 will be an increasing speed of transition away from b...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has defended Command Centre’s title as Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance with a Platinum award at the 2023 ASTORS Homeland Security Awards. This is Gallagher’s 7th overall ASTORS win and the second year in a row that the Command Centre has been recognised in the HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance category.   Adaptable and streamlined solution “Federal compliance mandates change rapidly in response...

Global security manufacturer - Gallagher Security remains at the forefront of the industry, announcing this week it is the first manufacturer to achieve the latest Automatic Access Control Systems (AACS) standard in the United Kingdom.  Proving their continued commitment to innovation and meeting the increasing demands of the security industry, Gallagher continues to comply with the strictest security standards to develop high-security solutions trusted by governments across the Five Eyes...

Gallagher Security is proud to announce the latest release of its award-winning security site management software, Command Centre v9.  Command Centre is designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide variety of systems and hardware, creating a single operating platform that manages total site security.  Your security, your way Meredith Palmer, Chief Product Officer at Gallagher Security explains, “Gallagher’s customer-centric mindset and commitment to research and developm...

Already a strong player, particularly in New Zealand and Australia, Gallagher is still climbing in the U.S. market, which it sees as a big opportunity to invest in the company. Active in the United States for 10 years, Gallagher undertook a more aggressive growth strategy about five years ago. There are 52 employees in Gallagher’s U.S. security business, and about half the workforce has been hired in the last couple of years. They have grown from three sales territories to 16, operated b...

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...

As 2023 nears its close, award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is sharing key observations from some of the year’s biggest industry events; chief among them, the rising importance of community building these events facilitate.   Need for connection Executive Vice President of the Americas, Scott Elliott, who has been attending industry events such as ISC West, GSX, and, most recently, the Access Control Summit (ACS) throughout his 20-year career, attributes...

Award-winning, security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, lays the groundwork for the new age of cybersecurity by introducing a new generation of controllers, beginning with the Controller 7000 (C7000), available for purchase on November 10. New generation of technology Capable of managing all localised access control, intruder alarms, perimeter security, business automation, and logic needs for organisations, the Controller 7000 represents a new generation of Gallagher Security technology, of...