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At the initiative of Dr. Pierre Lerquet of SSSM 59, Equivital presented at the COEPT (Center for the Observation and Study of Thermal Phenomena) located at the Fire and Rescue Center of Seclin, the Equivital mobile monitoring solution as part of a fire chamber exercise in which the firefighters of the GELD (Long-Term Exploration Group) took part. Device mobility and geolocation  The physiological data collected during the exercise, as well as information on the geolocation and mobility of...

Convergint, a pioneer in service-based systems integration announced the launch of Convergint Monitoring, a fully integrated platform with a suite of tools to monitor intrusion, fire, and other mission-critical systems for its customers. The new offering is powered by Convergint’s strategic partnership with Rapid Response, a provider of professional monitoring services, enabling Convergint to provide the best-in-class service and response times that enterprise customers demand. Conv...

Perimeter security experts, Teledyne FLIR, will debut its new flagship security lineup for perimeter protection at the International Security Conference West 2022. Attendees who visit Teledyne FLIR in booth 26061 will also have an opportunity to see firsthand a robust counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) and a variety of industrial condition monitoring solutions. This will be FLIR’s first ISC West as a Teledyne company. Radiometric applications, early fire detection Security personnel...

Connected Technologies LLC, the maker of the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud management platform, has expanded its fire alarm monitoring capabilities, allowing dealers to add growing fire alarm services to their business.  According to a recent report from Grandview Research, the demand for fire protection systems will continue to increase steadily from 2022 to 2030. Intrusion, access, surveillance software Connect ONE, the single software solution that controls intrusion, access co...

Zenitel, a supplier of intelligent critical communication solutions, announces the addition of the new Turbine Mini with Video to its ever-growing portfolio of Turbine intercom and intelligent communication solutions.   HD video surveillance The new TMIV-1+ intercom from Zenitel provides video surveillance, two-way communications, and remote-entry control, in a low-profile size (117 x 117 x 43.5 mm; 4.61 x 4.61 x 1.71 inches). It is perfect for use in indoor and outdoor environments,...

Honeywell Building Technologies announced the launch of its new catalyst Partner Program (CPP), a customer-centric global framework to better support the growth and success of its system integrator, distributor, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners. The new global programme streamlines previous channel partner programme experiences across the Honeywell Fire, Security, and Building Management Systems (BMS) businesses to help improve end customer standard of care and create greater...

Jon Könz, President of Euralarm, has been selected as a member of the CEN-CENELEC Industry Advisory Forum. The Industry Advisory Forum consists of 18 members who were selected, based on their particular experience and knowledge in the identified CEN-CENELEC Strategy 2030 areas and European Industrial Ecosystems. Industry Advisory Forum (IAF) Via the Industry Advisory Forum (IAF) high-level European industry representatives and CEN and CENELEC can have an open exchange on current standard...

While most discussions of security in data centres revolve around cyber-attacks, that’s only part of the equation. Data centres responsible for the storage and transfer of important information must install physical measures that keep these sites secure and safe. Power outages As proven by Facebook’s recent power outage, any company is prone to physical threats. The outage caused a configuration change to the backbone routers that coordinate network traffic to and from the company&...

Honeywell Building Technologies (Honeywell) has announced the launch of its new Catalyst Partner Program (CPP), a customer-centric global framework, to better support the growth and success of its system integrator, distributor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners. The new global framework streamlines previous channel partner programme experiences across the Honeywell Fire, Security and Building Management Systems (BMS) businesses to help improve end customer standard of care and...

Blackline Safety Corp., a provider of connected safety technology, announces a $1 million investment in the expansion of its product rental program. With strong demand from customers globally for versatile solutions to accommodate their diverse safety project needs, Blackline Safety launched its rental business in spring 2021 and is gearing up for rapid growth this year. Wearable safety devices “Whether the driving factor is a turnaround, special project, outage or repair replacement, o...

At ISC West – March 23 - 25, 2022 in booth 11053, Bosch will showcase new products, services, and software for creating customised solutions that enhance security, improve safety, and deliver data for business insights. Booth visitors will experience deep neural network-based video analytics, a new Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) offering, the first combination intrusion and fire control panel that connects with a public address system, and the latest version of Access Management...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, launched its Thermal Handheld Thermography Camera (DH-TPC-HI20), a portable diagnostic instrument for daily inspections in the industrial field. Its lightweight design, powerful visualisation capabilities, real-time alarm, and other ease-of-use features make it a reliable tool for early failure prediction and preventative maintenance in small industrial scenarios. Features and benefits The Dahua HI20 product adopts the...

ADT Inc., the most trusted brand in smart home and small business security held an investor day event and outlined its long-term strategy to grow the business and drive long-term shareholder value. Growth in security ADT’s President and Chief Executive Officer Jim DeVries said, “It’s a great time for ADT. After several years of progress reshaping our company, we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth. Our customer-focused strategy creates even more reasons for customers...

Chubb, one of the UK’s pioneering telecare and telehealth solution providers, is pleased to announce an exciting and innovative partnership with the Swedish cloud-based alarm management software provider, Skyresponse.  This brand-new partnership, the first of its kind in the UK for Skyresponse, enables Chubb to launch Cloud Care Control, a true cloud-based, remote personal care alarm monitoring platform solution.   Effective remote monitoring of personal alarms Utilising...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology with a hardware-enabled software-as-a-service (HeSaaS) business model named Lisa Kasper to its new global role of Principal Software Architect. Ms. Kasper will be responsible for driving a significant portion of Blackline software architecture as the company evolves its product offerings into the connected worksite more broadly.  Kasper's work experience  Ms. Kasper comes to Blackline with a proven track record l...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK’s premier Certification Body in the security and fire safety sectors, is once again an official Event Partner of The Security Event and NSI experts are preparing to share important standards updates with professional installers and integrators throughout the three days. Networking opportunities Taking place on 5th-7th April 2022 at the NEC Birmingham, the event will bring together over 200 exhibitors, providing an ideal opportunity for the...

Allison Transmission will highlight its latest technology in firefighting and emergency services, including its eGen Power electric propulsion system, at the SICUR biennial international trade fair – SICUR 2022, taking place at the IFEMA exhibition centre, in Madrid, Spain, from February 22-25, 2022, at stand 8E26. Providing agility, speed and enhanced control, Allison’s fully automatic transmissions are already the preferred choice for fire departments in Spain and around the globe...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire First Alert, Inc., a provider of home safety products, from Newell Brands Inc. for $593 million in an all-cash transaction, or approximately $547 million net of expected future tax benefits. Home safety market Established in 1969 and based in Aurora, Illinois, F...

Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic introduced the world to the concept of ‘the new normal’, nothing is normal anymore. A simple incident can be disastrous for something as vital as the supply chain, as one has seen with the blockage of the Suez Canal. The essence of that chain is to give companies the certainty that raw materials and components are available, in order to produce the finished goods. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lockdowns, and a high demand because of digit...

Worcestershire-based security solutions company, Ecl-ips is pleased to welcome experienced business development professional, Peter Coughlin, to their team. Peter Coughlin, who lives in South Wales, will be working across England and Wales, to grow Ecl-ips’ business from their base in Stoke Prior, near Bromsgrove, UK. He will also be seeking to expand the reach of Security Group, the Bristol-based company that Ecl-ips bought in 2020, which operates across the South-West of England. Both c...

Chubb’s global business and CriticalArc have joined forces to enable SafeZone®, CriticalArc’s award-winning cloud-based safety, security, and emergency management solution to be offered to Chubb customers through its connected services offering, Chubb VisiON+. Chubb is a part of APi Group, a global business services provider of safety and specialty services. Safety EverywhereTM concept The investment by both companies in the development of a streamlined, cohesive...

Over the last several decades, the air travel industry became masterful at handling continually increasing demand – until the most recent and dramatic increase in travel and labour shortage during the pandemic left airports faced with an unprecedented challenge. The global aviation industry is undergoing rapid transformation in just about every area of passenger travel. Customer loyalty is now earned not just by on-time departures and travel perks, but also by the demand for safe, secure,...

Kentec Electronics, the manufacturer of life-critical control systems, will be utilising Intersec 2022 to showcase how its latest wireless detection technology, Sigma, and Taktis control panels have been designed to make the lives of installers and end-users easier.   Wireless mesh technology Taking centre stage will be Kentec’s latest wireless mesh technology, which not only reduces installation costs and timescales but also removes the design limitations associated with...

The Iveco - Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) announces the signing of a contract to supply 14 Mortar Carrier VBMs, 26 Command Post VBMs (13 in Tactical Unit and 13 in Command Unit version), along with six ‘10x10’ rescue and recovery vehicles. Signed on December 30, 2021, at the Secretary of Defence (Segredifesa) Land Armaments Directorate, the contract comes as part of the ongoing supply (‘Phase 2’) of Medium Armoured Vehicles to the Italian Army’s Second Medium Brigade...

MSA Safety, the global pioneer in the development, manufacture, and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, announced its participation at Intersec 2022 in the Dubai World Trade Centre. Over the three-day conference, MSA will showcase its extensive portfolio of connected safety solutions and personal protective equipment (PPE) for both the industrial and fire markets, representing an innovative range of top-to-toe protection. Fire and rescue services Nigel E...

Amthal has completed its acquisition of majority shares in Integrated Protection Maintenance Services Ltd (IPSML,) a Midlands-based, provider of fire safety and security solutions. IPSML majority shares have been acquired by Amthal as part of a combined growth initiative, presented to ensure the joint venture, fire safety, and security specialist can offer expert solutions across a greater coverage of the UK. Commercial fire safety With over 20 years of combined experience, IPSML has a signif...

Secutech India, India’s security business event will mark its return in 2022 re-uniting the security industry from 19 – 21 May at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. As the first edition post-lockdown, the platform will spotlight the latest security technologies, trends, and innovations as well as the post-pandemic response of the industry that is shaping product developments in India’s physical security, cyber security, fire & safety, smart home & automation marke...

SMART SHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, reveals the SMASH Dragon: an armed drone system incorporating Smart Shooter's combat-proven SMASH Technology that ensures precise target elimination. Presented by the company for the first time, SMASH Dragon is an advanced robotic weaponry payload that can be mounted on different drones and other unmanned aerial platforms. L...

Members of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Export Council and the Fire & Industry Association (FIA) are looking forward to a successful exhibition for UK exporters, as Intersec, the world’s premium trade platform for security & safety returns after a one-year absence in January. The BSIA stand and lounge are in Hall S3-B41 (Saeed 3) alongside combined Homeland & Policing and Physical & Perimeter security. Other UK exhibitors can be found in UK Pavi...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired approximately 85.7% of the shares in Małkowski-Martech S.A. from the Małkowski family, through an off-market transaction. The purchase price for the 85.7% of the shares in the Company amounts to approximately MPLN 33. Małkowski-Martech is a Polish producer of fire-rated curtains and gates, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, NewConnect market. "I am very pleased to welcome Małkowski-Martech into the ASSA ABLOY Group. I welcome this complementary business, specialising i...