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Zeus Fire and Security, a rapidly growing national network of fire protection and security providers, announced its acquisition of Atlas Security, a pioneering security company based in Springfield, Missouri. Atlas Security will join forces with Zeus partner PASS Security to enhance the delivery of advanced security and life safety solutions in the Southwest Missouri region furthering Zeus’s mission of protecting People, Property, and Profits. Atlas’s deep roots Founded more than 60 years ago, Atlas Security has been a trusted name in the community, providing residential and commercial customers with customised security systems, video surveillance, monitoring, and fire protection solutions. This partnership builds on Atlas’s deep roots in the region while offering expanded resources, innovative technology, and the strength of a national network. Capabilities of the Zeus network Atlas Security has been a trusted name in the community, providing residential and commercial customers “Atlas Security has built an incredible reputation for quality, reliability, and personalised service,” said Bill Evans, President of PASS Security. “This partnership brings together our local expertise and the cutting-edge capabilities of the Zeus network, creating new opportunities to deliver exceptional value for our customers.” Integration of Atlas Security Jim Wade, Owner and President of Atlas Security, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, “Our success for more than six decades has been built on trust and a commitment to protecting our customers. Joining forces with PASS Security and Zeus Fire & Security allows us to offer an even greater level of service and innovation while keeping the same people, relationships, and values that have made Atlas who we are today." "With the integration of Atlas Security, PASS Security will expand its reach and resources in Missouri, providing both companies’ customers with enhanced product offerings, streamlined support, and the backing of Zeus Fire & Security’s national scale."

Ipsotek, an Eviden Business at Atos Group, has announced that it was appointed to provide its AI video analytics technology at the soon-to-be-opened new Midfield Terminal Building at Abu Dhabi International Airport, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Delivered in partnership with Atlas Security, deployment of Ipsotek’s AI video analytics solutions is anticipated to improve operations, security, and safety across various areas of the Midfield Terminal Building, which is renowned for its iconic architecture and recently gained international attention as a filming location for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. Advanced surveillance capabilities Ipsotek's AI video analytics technology is well-equipped to address these circumstances Safety and security are clearly paramount in any airport environment, and Ipsotek's AI video analytics technology is well-equipped to address these concerns. The advanced surveillance capabilities of the solution enable operators to detect and identify potential threats across various zones of the airport.  By leveraging intelligent algorithms and machine learning, the system can recognise suspicious behaviours, unauthorised access attempts, or other pre-defined security risks in real time, allowing for swift response and mitigation. Ipsotek's AI video analytics By leveraging Ipsotek's cutting-edge video analytics solutions, the airport aims to enhance its security measures by effectively detecting abandoned baggage scenarios. Security teams at the airport will be able to quickly identify and respond to any unattended baggage, reducing potential security risks and ensuring a safe environment for passengers and staff. "The deployment of Ipsotek's AI video analytics solutions at the Midfield Terminal Building signifies a significant leap forward for the aviation industry," said Sophiene Marzouk, Ipsotek’s UAE Country Manager. Sophiene Marzouk adds, "We are proud to collaborate with Atlas Security to deliver state-of-the-art technology that enhances operations, security, and safety in one of the world's most iconic airport buildings." Ipsotek's solutions Ipsotek's solutions also play a crucial role in optimising queue management and crowd control “Atlas Security aspires to implement the best technology for security systems in airports and we therefore look to partner with companies bringing innovation in security applications with Artificial Analytics. One company that brings this cutting-edge technology is Ipsotek and Atlas Security is proud to work in the Midfield Terminal Building with Ipsotek,” said Khizer Rehman, Project and Technical Manager at Atlas Security. Ipsotek's solutions will also play a crucial role in optimising queue management and crowd control throughout the airport. By analysing video feeds, the software can determine queue lengths and alert airport staff to potential bottlenecks. New standards for excellence The intelligent system will empower operators to proactively manage queues, allocate resources effectively, and ensure a smooth flow of passengers. As travellers eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the Midfield Terminal Building, the deployment of Ipsotek's AI video analytics solutions is set to improve the airport experience, from safety to security and operations setting new standards for excellence in the aviation industry and turning an impossible mission into a successful deployment.

DMP is pleased to announce the expansion of its central sales leadership team with the promotion of Jeff Rathjen as the company’s Dealer Development Manager (DDM) for Northern Texas. Rathjen first came to DMP in 1999. Presently, he is a Production Supervisor in the company’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Springfield, Missouri. As a supervisor, Rathjen leads the team who builds all of DMP’s panels and keypads, as well as the DualCom™ and CellCom™ communicators and the new XTLtouch™. He has prior experience working in DMP’s Shipping and Technical Support departments, as well as Manufacturing. In fact, when DMP developed its Two-Way™ wireless product line, Rathjen was involved in its field testing and setting up the manufacturing line. In 2008, Rathjen became DMP’s first in-house employee to be promoted as a DDM for the company’s five-state Central region. “Under Jeff’s leadership, the region had the highest growth in sales at that time,” says Jim Hawthorne DMP Executive Director of Sales. Previously, he also represented DMP’s Springfield-based dealer, Atlas Security, as its Sales Manager. Virtual Keypad app gives us a great competitive advantage, as well as the XTLtouch, particularly in the residential market” Great competitive advantage As the new North Texas DDM, Hawthorne adds, “Jeff brings valuable hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of DMP’s products and operations. He also demonstrates a personal commitment to teamwork and DMP’s other values. We’re thrilled he is stepping into this DDM position.” The North Texas region stretches from Waco north to the Oklahoma state line. Rathjen will be responsible for developing new sales in that region and providing on-going service to authorized DMP dealers. When asked about his new role, Rathjen says, “I’m excited for the opportunity. I think it’s important to tie our products back to the people I’ve worked alongside — it’s their dedication and their attention to detail that make DMP different from the rest.” Furthermore, he adds, “There’s a lot of potential for DMP in North Texas. We have a much broader product offering than we ever have had before — the Virtual Keypad app gives us a great competitive advantage, as well as the XTLtouch, particularly in the residential market.” Outside of the security industry, Rathjen represented Matco Tools for eight years as its largest distributor in Missouri, ranking in the top 2 per cent of Matco’s 1,700 U.S. franchises. He and his wife, Tracey, will relocate to Dallas. His last day at work in Springfield is Aug. 28.

CPTED focuses on designing crime prevention into buildings and campuses In recent years, jurisdictions across the United States have enacted ordinances or codes requiring the use of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Enforcement of these measures arises through required jurisdictional review and approval of CPTED measures in the design drawings. CPTED has emerged in recent years as an effective crime prevention and security technique that focuses on designing crime prevention into buildings and campuses. Design principles include natural surveillance, which yields spaces that are designed so that users, inside and out, can easily see anyone who acts in an unusual way. A second principle aims to create passive access control points through space design that directs people along certain paths and restricts them from following others. Third, easily perceived space boundaries create a sense of territoriality. Next comes design concepts that make buildings and their grounds easy to maintain. Well-maintained, high quality spaces attract authorised regular users while discouraging others. CPTED design in general aims to make users comfortable inside and out while discouraging casual as well as more determined intruders —on the theory that criminals interested in misdemeanours or felonies will avoid spaces where they might be caught. Depending upon the security needs of the space, security personnel and technology can be layered on top of CPTED features more readily than a building designed without regard to CPTED. See larger image An example of effective sight lines and surveillance “For example, cameras, access control systems, door locks and alarms all need electricity,” says Randall I. Atlas, president of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Atlas Security & Safety Design Inc. “To provide electricity, a design must include conduit runs to the areas of the building where the technology will be installed.” But how do you know where the technology should be installed. Planning a CPTED for a building begins with something called problem seeking. “Who are the tenants and visitors?” asks Atlas. “Where are the shipping and receiving areas? Where are the entrances? Where are the opportunities that might allow trespass? When do people park in the garage connected to the building?” “This is problem seeking. In combination with the security assessment, problem seeking helps you determine appropriate security for the perimeter and interior of the building.” Designing With CPTED Atlas recommends integrating CPTED into designs for new construction, expansions or renovations. Effective CPTED design begins at the beginning — during the programming phase of the project when the owner or property manager assembles a building team. “If the owner-management has a security director, that person should participate in the programming phase,” says Atlas. “If there is no security director, the team should retain a security design and CPTED consultant.” The security director or consultant will conduct a risk assessment and develop the criteria for the security programming and design, continues Atlas. If the jurisdiction has incorporated elements of CPTED into its building code, the criteria should include those requirements. The architect can integrate the design criteria into the schematic design, construction documents and written specifications. “Next, the security director or consultant must review the design to ensure that nothing has been overlooked and that it complies with the security criteria,” Atlas says. “Following review by the appropriate jurisdictional authorities, the drawings go out to the contractor. “Specifically, they will address security lighting, access control, surveillance, door contacts, blind spots and entrapment areas. They will define public and private spaces with good boundaries and provide for appropriate lighting and landscaping. “By following all of the building code requirements, including the CPTED requirements or recommendations, the final building will be less likely to be vulnerable to fire and weather disasters as well as workplace violence and opportunistic criminals.” In the end, those are pretty good reasons to rent space in a particular building.