Intruder detectors News

John will be responsible for directing the expansion of new business opportunities in the US & Canada security market AES Corporation, the security industry's leading developer of wireless mesh radio technology, announced recently the promotion of John Milliron to Vice President of Sales for the North America region. Based out of the Philadelphia satellite office, John will be responsible for directing the expansion of existing accounts and new business opportunities in th...

Each RISCO website is customised to the local market in regards to language and available products RISCO Group’s new global website went live in April, and since then the websites customised for the UK, Australia, Italy, China, France and Brazil have followed suit. Next in line are the Spanish, Polish, Hebrew, Dutch and Latin American websites which are due to go live in the coming weeks. Each website is customised to the local market in regards to language and availabl...

With over 15,000 kilometres of pipeline in the Netherlands and northern Germany, dozens of sites and approximately 1,300 gas receiving stations, Gasunie operates one of the largest high pressure, gas pipeline grids in Europe.  Its network forms the core of the so-called northwest European 'gas roundabout' and its security relies on Geutebruck technology. Gasunie's sites vary greatly in function and size.  Some are very small, remote and rarely visited.  Others occupy several hect...

The residential sector accounted for 40.7% of the $2.7 billion global intruder alarm market in 2012 The elusive goal of integration in the intrusion industry is beginning to gain realistic momentum with the growing trend to combine home automation and home security systems, on a single platform, according to a recent study titled “The World Maker for Intruder Alarms – 2013 Edition” by IMS Research, now part of IHS. The residential sector accounted for 40.7%...

The new catalogue will be translated into several languages for its major markets Following many months of writing, editing and collating, the new RISCO Group catalogue for 2014-2015 is in production and will also be translated into several languages for its major markets. The new look 66 page catalogue has sections on cloud-enabled security solutions in addition to its security management solutions for vertical markets. All its new products have been added, and all texts and...

RISCO Group’s Smoke and Heat Detector offers a more sensitive and dependable product for the early detection of fire hazards in different environments. The detector has two heat sensors that measure fixed temperature and rate-of-rise, providing both more accurate readings and high false alarm immunity. The fast temperature rate-of-rise enables earlier detection, even before any smoke is detected. The Smoke and Heat Detector is compatible with all of RISCO Group’s wireless systems,...

Cooper Security, a business unit of diversified power management company Eaton, has announced the introduction of a new water detection solution that can be fully integrated into the company’s market leading Scantronic intruder detection system. Suitable for use in both domestic and commercial environments, DET-RWATER sends an alert to a control panel when the presence of water is identified. The scale of the problems caused by water in buildings was recently highlighted by Halifax Home I...

The Delta barricade that protected the consulate staff in Herat was the DSC1100 Delta Scientific recently announced that Delta barricades at the United States Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, stopped a bomb-laden car and SUV from penetrating the entrances to the facility. The Taliban attacked the consulate in western Afghanistan with car bombs and guns on Friday, September 13 (2013), killing at least four Afghans but failing to enter the compound or hurt any Americans. The two...

The takeover of TRIGRESS Security will strengthen ABUS’ position in the Swiss market Under the leadership of the new managing director, Christian Maag, ABUS Security-Center has acquired the company TRIGRESS Security effective as of 16 August 2013. The acquisition is a logical step following a long-term and close cooperation between the German manufacturer of high-quality products and its exclusive Swiss trading partner. Correspondingly, not only are all jobs safe, but un...

Reflex System's RFID Tags help ensure the safety of mothers and newborns in Wexham Park Hosptial in Slough Parents of newborn babies at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough will enjoy greater peace of mind thanks to an innovative new wireless infant tagging and fully integrated door access security system from Reflex Systems.Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust decided to invest in upgrading its security provision at Wexham Park in order to provide the best pos...

ISC’s newly launched Singaporean subsidiary will recruit and train crowd management workforces for the Hub Security and crowd management specialist Integrated Security Consultants Ltd (ISC) has been awarded the contract to secure Singapore’s multi-venue flagship, the Singapore Sports Hub, due to open in April 2014. The Hub, with its motto "where Singapore comes to play", includes the republic’s new 55,000-capacity National Stadium, the existing 13,000-capaci...

David Ward has over 20 years of experience within the intruder market Pyronix are delighted to welcome David Ward to their growing marketing team as Product Manager. David brings with him over 20 years of experience from within the intruder market, working with both manufacturers and NSI Gold installers. He is therefore ideally placed to tailor product specifications to the needs of installers and end users alike. On his new role, David said “The record number of produc...

The Cartell line of products has been manufactured in the U.S. since 1975 Preferred Technologies Group, a U.S. based company and manufacturer of Cartell driveway alarms and gate openers, is now accepting distributorships around the world to sell its products. The Cartell line of products has been manufactured in the U.S. since 1975. It is sold exclusively through distributors. It was initially introduced in the security industry. Since then, it has been sold in the home a...

The platform enables remote control and real-time monitoring of the devices located in all 100+ branches Aurum is one of the largest luxury jewellery chains in the UK, offering prestigious jewellery brands including Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths. The chain operates 100+ stores throughout the UK. The challenge Aurum’s jewellery stores had experienced an increase in robberies during opening hours, which led to substantial losses. To combat...

SynopSYS integrated security & building management enables real-time monitoring and control of all the sites An Italian company operates seven game rooms across Italy, which contain a variety of high-end arcade games and slot machines. They also own two warehouses that store spare parts for the machines, as well as machines awaiting repair. The challenge The game rooms contain expensive gaming machines in which large amounts of cash are stored. The game rooms had been ta...

Sintel selected the platform after seeing a real time demonstration at RISCO’s offices in Italy One of Italy’s largest electric utility companies operates numerous sites across Italy. Sintel Italia, a major system integrator that has been in the field of professional security systems for over 27 years, took on the project of securing the company’s offices and production sites. The challenge The electric utility company required protection of their dispersed...

RISCO Group's solution was successfully implemented to the full satisfaction of the cellular provider A leading cellular provider in Mexico required a reliable and cost effective solution for protecting its remote antenna sites, mainly due to repeated burglary of copper cables and equipment in the facilities. The company also required remote control over the systems installed on-site from a central control room. The challenge Remote antenna sites in Mexico and in Latin Ameri...

Milestone XProtect Corporate software allows authorised staff to monitor security and disciplinary actions at any time Milestone XProtect open platform video management software (VMS) is the basis for an integrated security system in the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS). Since each school previously had a stand-alone system, the security was upgraded to connect all 26 buildings in the district on one IP network.  Paul Mahon, Director of Construction and Maintena...

TDSi has seen a 15% rise in turnover during the first quarter of 2013 Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has celebrated another year of success by holding a Summer Party for its UK-based team. The event, which took place at the stunning coastal setting of Branksome Dene Chine near Bournemouth, was a chance for the team to get together and celebrate the company’s impressive achievements over the last 12 months. These included a 15% rise in turnover during the...

BSIA’s Vacant Property Protection Group also released its official Code of Practice, providing guidelines for security Last Sunday, 1st September, marked the one year anniversary of the anti-squatting law that made residential squatting a criminal offence. The milestone also saw squatters’ internet sites encouraging action in order to mark the anniversary. As such, the Vacant Property Protection Group of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is reiterati...

Skyguard – the premier personal safety service for lone workers and at risk individuals is pleased to announce the launch of MySOS Mandown – Europe’s smallest personal safety device fitted with a sensor which automatically raises an alarm to Skyguard’s Incident Management Centre in the event of a fall or sudden impact. Identical in design to the MySOS, the Mandown variant is equipped with all of the features of its predecessor, but comes complete with a Mandown sensor. T...

Peter will be responsible for managing and building relationships with fire systems integration partners System Sensor Europe, part of Honeywell Life Safety, has appointed Peter Mita to the position of Business Manager, responsible for managing and building relationships with fire systems integration partners. System Sensor is the world’s largest manufacturer of intelligent and conventional fire detection devices. Products in the portfolio include the recently launched F...

Elbit Systems will launch MRJ - Electronic Warfare system, ELSAT2000E Satellite Communications at the show At the upcoming Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEi) 2013 exhibition, set to take place in London ExCel from 10 -13 September, Elbit Systems (Booth S8-220) will present an array of solutions, providing an excellent opportunity for visitors to view displays, demonstrations and video presentations of the Company’s latest generation systems and core bu...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. introduces the RADION series of wireless peripherals for Bosch control panels. The new series meets the needs of residential and small commercial applications and easily scales to larger installations with the addition of one or more repeaters to increase the range. RADION provides superior reliability. It operates within the 433 megahertz (MHz) band, allowing for higher transmission power and better penetration through building materials. Repeaters can be used to i...

The survey is part of a wider program of work initiated by UNESCO The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) recently launches the first ever global survey of security concerns for women journalists. The survey, created in conjunction with the International News Safety Institute (INSI), will produce much-needed data on the challenges faced by women in news media around the world. The survey is part of a wider program of work initiated by UNESCO, which has the lea...

System Sensor has launched new low frequency notification appliances that meet the NFPA 72 requirements for all commercial sleeping spaces that begin in 2014. "For people living in states and regions that have adopted the 2010 or 2013 edition of NFPA 72, all new commercial sleeping spaces will be required to utilise an audible device that produces a low frequency tone centred around 520 Hz effective January 1, 2014," says Rebecca Peterson, System Sensor Product Marketing Manager. "Many of our c...

In 2013, 9254 people attended Counter Terror Expo, a 9% increase on the previous year Clarion Events, the largest independent event organiser in the UK, has appointed Singleton PR to handle the PR for Counter Terror Expo 2014 which is being held on 29th and 30th April next year at Olympia, London. Counter Terror Expo was established to deliver a unique and secure environment in which professionals within the critically important counter terrorism and security arena could...

The new website offers a wealth of fire, safety, security and life safety information Red Hawk Fire & Security, a leader in fire, life safety and security services, announced recently the launch of its redesigned website www.redhawkus.com. Part of a continued effort to develop a more robust web presence, the new site highlights Red Hawk’s team of industry veterans, while improving the overall user experience for visitors to the site. It offers an uncluttered layout a...

The conference also allows the attendees the opportunity to learn first-hand from the industry's leaders ACI-NA Public Safety & Security Conference - 2013 will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from the 12th –15th August 2013. The conference is dedicated to bringing together high-level TSA and FAA 2013 officials with airport safety and security professionals, providing the opportunity to discuss and share the latest public safety and security issues facing airport...

The partnership offers mission-critical communications and effective professional services Multitone, a specialist in the design, manufacture and implementation of integrated communication systems for emergency organisations, recently announces that Arqiva, the communications infrastructure and media services company, has become  a strategic partner, strengthening its existing relationship in delivering best of breed mission critical communications and network services....