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Users will be able to access Tyco’s extensive range of BIM objects for security and fire protection products Tyco Fire Protection Products and Tyco Security Products will launch their own living BIM (Building Information Modelling) library from January 2016. Users will be able to access Tyco’s extensive range of BIM objects for security and fire protection products, including detection, mechanical and suppression solutions. The library will also feature the company...

Tri-Ed customers enjoy a night out at the ballgame following technical trainings and product Demos Tri-Ed Distribution's 2015 Stadium Tour wrapped up its cross country journey with a final stop in Denver, Colorado. These customer appreciation and training events attracted hundreds of dealers and integrators in Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle and Denver. Training and networking opportunities The Tours included technical trainings across every product categ...

Partner companies will also demonstrate their integrated solutions together with AxxonSoft team at the stand The countdown is on for Intersec 2016, the biggest industry fair for the security and safety market in Middle East. The event will be held from 17 to 19 January 2016, at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. AxxonSoft invites to examine stand S2-F11 at Intersec 2016 focusing on security technologies serving a variety of purposes. At its stand, AxxonSo...

Industry leaders will share centrestage at Intersec's new Smart Home section to showcase their latest technologies The increasing interconnectivity of smart home technology and its influence on safety and security will be under the spotlight this month in Dubai, as global manufacturers prepare to launch their latest high-tech smart home solutions at Intersec 2016. With analysts Gartner predicting 6.4 billion ‘things’ – from toasters and teapots to cars and h...

Chiron Security Communications has been awarded the highest standard accreditation of EN54-21/CPR for the entire IRIS Touch 4-NG series, Chiron’s high-end Alarm over IP diallers. Adopting a strict quality management policy, Chiron has always been at the forefront of obtaining approvals for its products such as EN and VdS. This new accreditation is of major importance to the company in terms of new market segment development and will enable Chiron to help its customers to better and easier...

Maxxess will also demonstrate new functionality within ambit, its next-generation cloud-based mobile workforce management system Maxxess recently confirms that it will be unveiling a suite of powerful new functions to enhance its market-leading eFusion and ambit security solutions, enabling organisations in the Middle East to counter growing risks, including terror alerts, cyber threats and major incidents that could disrupt routine business. To meet the challenge of higher t...

2GIG GC3 all-in-one touchscreen panel provides home security, manages up to 232 smart home devices CES 2016 - Sands Booth #70936 - Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek Company and leader in the security and home control markets, recently announced the highly anticipated, next generation 2GIG® GC3 all-in-one home security and automation panel will roll out to dealers in February 2016. 7" all-in-one touchscreen panel features With over 2.6 million panels installed i...

Siqura’s latest security developments in asset protection, Integrated Security Management System, and new camera line will be on show Siqura, (part of TKH Security Solutions) international supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, is proud to announce that it will take part in Intersec Dubai, a trade expo showcasing security, safety and fire protection products and solutions. The company invites you to come and take a look at their two newest security developmen...

Securitas will continue to increase awareness of fire safety through our proactive work to keep London safer Securitas helped the London Fire Brigade (LFB) kick off the celebrations for its 150th anniversary on Friday by sponsoring the organisation's appearance at London's New Year's Day Parade. New Years Day is the start of the LFB year-long celebration marking the anniversary. The event saw over 50 members of the LFB join over 8,500 performers in the annual parade throu...

Through this partnership PSA integrators will gain a competitive edge by offering lighting products to its customers AXTON Security Lighting Solutions recently announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute AXTON’s infrared, visible and hybrid lighting solutions for security industry. Through this partnership PSA integrators will gain a competitive edge by offering unique and quality lighting products to its customers. PSA Security N...

Tyco will highlight its IQ panel, a robust wireless smart home solution, at the event in Las Vegas Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, will showcase its connected home solutions in its debut appearance at the 2016 CES show, January 6-9, 2016, in Las Vegas. The world’s gathering place for consumer technologies provides an ideal platform to feature the company’s expanding range of techn...

ISD expanded senior team to meet growing UK and global demand for its fully integrated fire detection and security solutions After increasing 2015 turnover by 40%, security systems integration specialist ISD Tech has expanded its senior team to meet growing UK and global demand for its fully integrated fire detection and security solutions. The company attributes its growth surge to an agile partnership approach that enables a painless transition from costly, cumbersome o...

ADI is ready to accelerate the Pure IP revolution and sell ISONAS products to certified ISONAS installers ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that ADI, North America’s leading wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products, has made ISONAS part of its IP Select Dealer Programme. Accelerating Pure IP revolution For over 20 years, ADI has offered dealers the latest in burglar alarm, fire alarm, CCTV, access co...

The global gathering at the three-day event is as impressive as ever, reinforced by 14 country pavilions The global significance of the Middle East’s security and safety market has been underlined by top German and US companies leading a large turnout of international exhibitors at Intersec 2016 next month. The 18th edition of Intersec, the world’s leading trade show for security, safety, and fire protection, will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from 54 countri...

Siemens was awarded in recognition of commitment to excellent health and safety management standards Siemens Building Technologies has just been awarded the British Safety Council Sword of Honour, which represents the pinnacle of achievement in the world of health and safety management. Each year, only businesses that have achieved a five star outcome following the BSC Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit are eligible for the Sword of Honour award, in recognitio...

The feedback from all the exhibitors highlighted the fact that Securexpo is the market leading security event Securexpo East Africa took place for the first time this September at the Visa Oshwal Centre in Nairobi and has been hailed as a great success from both visitors and exhibitors alike. With 1724 trade visitors attending the three day event, the exhibition and conference instantly became the largest security event of its type in the region. Positive feedback from partic...

Global providers will showcase latest aviation and airport security solutions at the event With the Middle East, and in particular the GCC, emerging as major international air travel hub, aviation security will be a key point of interest at Intersec 2016, the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection. Rise in airport security market investments Investment in the airport security market continues to rise; a March 2015 report titled ‘Glob...

Kathleen’s experience along with her dedication and commitment to IQ bring fresh ideas to the organisation During the October IQ board meeting, Kathleen Schraufnagel, Industry Liaison for Monitronics was chosen as the newest member to join the IQ Certification Board to fill a vacant seat. She was also selected to head up the Membership Committee. Kathleen Schraufnagel’s experience Schraufnagel has been in the security industry since 1991. She started her career...

The infographic was developed to portray company's professional milestones Amthal is celebrating its 15th birthday with the launch of a fun filled downloadable infographic showcasing its evolving fast-growing journey towards becoming a fire and security specialist. Launched in 2000, by close friends John Allam and Paul Rosenthal, Amthal now has over 40 members in the team and operates on a nationwide basis providing installation maintenance and monitoring services across all...

Michael’s primary focus is to provide in-depth technical support and training for ASD system design and software Michael Hall has been recruited to the position of Technical Specialist within Honeywell Security & Fire to support further growth in the FAAST™ Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) business. Background Michael’s primary focus is to provide in-depth technical support and training for ASD system design and software to a rapidly growing customer ba...

JCSS, which will now be known as Versar Security Systems, is headquartered in Gaithersburg Versar, Inc. announced recently that it has completed the acquisition of Johnson Controls' specialised federal security integration business, formerly known as Johnson Controls Security Systems (JCSS).  JCSS is a security systems integrator serving Federal clients by designing, installing and supporting complex physical security, network security, and facilities management systems....

Addition of argus, the thermal imaging camera business of e2v, will further broaden Avon’s products offerings to its customers Avon Rubber has acquired the thermal imaging camera business argus, a subsidiary of e2v technologies plc. Argus, based in Chelmsford, UK, is a leading designer and manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras for first responder and fire markets. Commenting, Andrew Lewis, Interim Chief Executive Officer, said “The addition of argus to the Grou...

Integration of new technologies in video surveillance will be under spotlight at the event The ongoing shift in demand from analogue to Internet protocol (IP) cameras in the Middle East is fuelling the region’s fast-growing physical security market, as global manufacturers prepare to launch their latest integrated security technologies at Intersec 2016. Growing at double the global rate, the Middle East’s physical security market – which was valued at $3 bil...

BSIA was instrumental in development of standard and several VPP section members contributed their expertise The British Security Industry Association’s Vacant Property Protection section has welcomed the publication of British Standard BS 8584: 2015 Vacant Property Protection Services – Code of Practice. The BSIA was instrumental in the development of the standard and several members of its Vacant Property Protection (VPP) Section contributed their expertise throu...

The Surveillance segment revenue saw an increase of 5% over the prior year, and the Security segment saw an increase of 22% over Q3 last year FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015. Revenue was $381.9 million, up 2% compared to third quarter 2014 revenue of $375.4 million. On a constant-currency basis, revenue for the third quarter was up 6% compared to the prior year, as foreign currency exchange fluctuations neg...

The Global Center of Excellence Network helps minimise risks, preserve profits, automate efficiencies and gain real-time intelligence Tyco recently announced the expansion of its Global Center of Excellence Network, which enables multinational companies to streamline and standardise their fire and security systems around the world. Following the success of its Global Center of Excellence (GCoE) in Birmingham, Alabama, Tyco is opening and expanding facilities in key areas acros...

RFI looks forward to what Howard will contribute to RFI’s model of commitment to our customers’ security and safety RFI Communications & Security Systems is pleased to announce they have named Howard Wulforst Regional Manager. His focus will be to drive growth across operations in the southwest, including RFI’s Cerritos branch and the newest addition to RFI’s west coast footprint, the Las Vegas office. Howard entered the security industry more than...

Videotec has extended their ready-to-use range of RADICAL PTZ cameras, with the new ULISSE RADICAL THERMAL PTZ. With P/T positioning capability and advanced thermal imaging, this camera is able to detect people and objects across a wide visual range in even the most difficult environmental conditions, such as total darkness, rain, storms, dust, extreme temperatures or thick smoke. ULISSE RADICAL THERMAL PTZ combines the best thermal imaging cameras and lenses in a pre-configured, hassle-free P...

Both Knighthood and JLG are established installers of fire and security systems Surrey-based fire and security system installer Knighthood International Limited have completed the acquisition of JLG Security Limited. Expanded network Both Knighthood and JLG are established installers of fire and security systems covering systems such as intruder alarms, CCTV, fire detection and integrated access control systems. Over the last eight years, Knighthood International has expand...

With 67 locations across the U.S. and Canada, TRI-ED offers personal customer service & technical systems RBtec Perimeter Security Systems a leading technology company specialising in design, development, and manufacturing of outdoor perimeter intrusion detection solutions, is proud to announce our newest collaboration with Tri-Ed an Anixter Company. Canada and USA distribution Tri-Ed have signed an agreement with RBtec to distribute in Canada and soon in the USA the IRO...