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Lauching of the Jacques Chevallier, first replenishment vessel for the French Navy

The first of the four force replenishment vessels (BRF - Bâtiments Ravitailleurs de Force in French) of the FLOTLOG program was launched in Saint-Nazaire. The Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) Jacques Chevallier is the first of a series of four ships intended for the French Navy. The contract was awarded in January 2019 to Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Naval Group. The four vessels will be delivered successively until 2029. FlotLog program The FlotLog program is pa...

ADT introduces SMART to help reduce false alarms

Did users know that 98% of all alarms are false alarms? ADT introduced SMART (System Monitoring and Response Technology) which has already helped to reduce false alarms by 53% percent. Carie Small, Director of Operations, ADT SMART Monitoring, shares more details about SMART and what ADT is doing to help continue to reduce false alarms and make emergency response more impactful. How many alarms are false alarms? The vast majority of alarms are false alarms. Data shows that 98% o...

G4S develops electric vehicle assembly safety gold standard with specialised safety briefings and training

The popularity of electric vehicles is growing fast and there are a number of key safety considerations during assembly. G4S is working with the UK operations of a major European car manufacturer, at the forefront of best practice in protecting assembly teams, in what is a relatively new area, with its own specific safety challenges. In 2021, one in ten cars bought in the United Kingdom (UK) were electric, according to the Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which us more than...

Orion sales team hires Steve Johnston to lead sales & marketing

Orion announces that Steve Johnston will be joining the company as the Director of Sales & Marketing. The University of Michigan graduate brings additional security industry leadership to Orion from both manufacturer and integrator perspectives which will be critical assets in his Orion responsibilities. Steve Johnston stated, “Orion is a technology company that designs, manufacturers, sells, and supports the best technology in the industry. I’m ready to help clients leverage ou...

DigiCert highlights role of digital trust to protect against cybersecurity threats

At its annual Security Summit, DigiCert, Inc., the provider of digital trust, along with top security industry pundits, addressed the role of digital trust in enabling individuals and businesses to successfully operate in a connected world challenged by growing cybersecurity threats. The company outlined its vision for cybersecurity and how it will evolve as digital transformation continues to expand the surface area of where and how the world engages online. Securing digital footprint &...

Evolution targets further growth in the Netherlands and across Europe with appointment of new Country Manager

Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has appointed Richard de Graaf as the new Country Manager in the Netherlands, to further service and grow increasing business opportunities in the country and across Europe. In this newly created role, Richard will be responsible for leading Evolution’s sales and growth strategy in the region, with a particular focus on the data centre sector, as well as building and developing relationships with local service providers and sup...

The SmartWater Group announces Baba Devani as new Chief Executive Officer

The SmartWater Group, an award-winning provider of risk management and crime deterrent solutions announces the appointment of Baba Devani as Chief Executive Officer. Devani becomes the first externally appointed CEO in The SmartWater Groups' near thirty-year history. Integrated security solutions The SmartWater Group comprises a broad portfolio of integrated security solutions that enable customers to predict, prevent and detect criminal activities. In addition to the trac...

Fime and National Instruments (NI) confirm an exclusive, long-term contactless testing collaboration

Fime and National Instruments (NI) have confirmed an exclusive, long-term contactless testing collaboration. The companies will combine their core expertise to offer the best possible contactless test bench solutions to the industry. NI continues to deliver its unique engineering and hardware manufacturing capabilities. Fime’s testing experts will develop new test suites and software features. Fime will also leverage its global presence to exclusively distribute the solutions. Smart mobi...

Ava Security expands their presence in the ANZ region through new strategic channel partnerships

Ava Security, home of the open platform for cloud-native video security, has expanded its presence in the ANZ region through new strategic channel partnerships in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. In January, the company appointed Clint Palm as Sales Director in ANZ to continue to grow Ava Security’s market presence, as it experiences increasing customer and partner demand in the region. In 2021 Ava Security experienced great success by working closely with partners such as Sektor, wh...

Matrix to exhibit its innovative telecom and security solutions in the GPBS 2022

Matrix, in association with its Partner Lansar Business Solutions, is all set to participate in the upcoming GPBS 2022 to be held at Surat from 29th April to 1st May 2022. This event will be an opportunity to showcase all the product ranges in the domains of IP video surveillance, access control & time-attendance, and telecom. People mobility solutions Managing people's movement and the overall security of an organisation is the need of the hour. With this thought in mind, Matrix looks fo...

Meraki organises Edge AI: Building Scalable Computer Vision event

Cisco Meraki introduced a new way to bring additional intelligence to the Meraki portfolio of smart cameras. It launched MV Sense custom CV that allows its partners and customers to build their Machine Learning (ML) model to run directly on their cameras. This opens endless possibilities to solve new customer problems, as MV cameras can also be used to detect virtually any type of object. A variety of use cases As a result of this, there has been a myriad of new and exciting use cases for v...

Dahua USA announces new entry-level thermal hybrid camera series

Dahua Technology, a video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, has announced new products that incorporate the latest in video technology. The lineup includes new-and-improved versions of three of Dahua’s 8MP cameras, a 256-channel server, and a third-generation thermal hybrid camera series, offering high-quality, dual-lens technology for the North American market. High-resolution imaging With five new cameras and a hardy NVR/GPU device, Dahua continues to showcase its innovati...

UK crowd protection specialist company, Crowdguard enters the US events market

The US events market is to benefit from the exacting standards of UK crowd safety and security, following the establishment of UK specialist, Crowdguard, in the United States of America (USA). An industry-renowned event safety and security specialist in the United Kingdom (UK), Crowdguard, has garnered an enviable reputation for providing an end-to-end service for event organisers, venues and those responsible for public realm environments. Crowdguard enters US market The company combines det...

Euralarm releases position paper on NLF evaluation

Euralarm, the European association representing the electronic fire safety and security industry, has given feedback on the NLF. The association’s response to the questions of the European Commission was laid down in a Position Paper. Improvements Euralarm remains convinced that the New Approach and the New Legislative Framework (NLF) are the best tools to support the free movement of goods and the proper functioning of the European Single Market for Goods. The NLF in its broad set-up i...

European Space Agency renews deal with GTT cloud services

The European Space Agency, which provides Europe's gateway to space, has renewed and expanded its agreement with GTT Communications Inc., a global cloud networking provider to multinational clients, to enable ESA's seamless private and public cloud interconnection. The space agency is no stranger to at BizClikMedia, having welcomed keynote speaker, Chief Climate and Sustainability Officer Andrea Vena, at the recent Sustainability LIVE event. The ESA is an intergovernmental organisation tha...

Lone worker protection is a fundamental responsibility for all retailers, says Interface

“Every employer’s fundamental responsibility to their employees is to eliminate risks to health and safety, for every worker, including those who work alone,” advises Matt Smitheman, Senior Solutions Consultant, at Interface Security Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises. Occupational risks As retailers continue to adapt their business models, many are...

Smart automation controllers from Siemens made available for all types of buildings

After the launch of the PXC4 and PXC5 controllers for the optimised control of small and medium-sized buildings, Siemens has added the PXC7 to its Desigo portfolio to offer even more flexibility to building automation practitioners. This new addition allows professionals to program heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications for larger buildings. Due to its simplified integration capabilities, the Desigo PXC7 controller supports system integrators in providing a complete auto...

Dr. Ivan Joseph, expert in leadership announced as ESX 2022 keynote speaker

Award-winning coach and Ph.D. sports psychologist, Dr. Ivan Joseph is bringing his expert understanding of Success, Self-Confidence, and Grit to the ESX Main Stage, on June 15. He has developed; applied and refined dozens of techniques that lead to high performance and excellence.  “I am thrilled to hear Dr. Joseph speak on building self-confidence and success. He is a master communicator that will help us better understand how to overcome our challenges and improve individual and te...

Johnson Controls acquires SES to extend access control to critical infrastructure

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced that it acquired Security Enhancement Systems LLC (SES), a provider of mobile-based, keyless access control solutions used in critical infrastructure, including telecommunication towers for major providers. Access control solution "We are committed to providing the best and most complete access control solution to our customers,” said Sanjeev Singh, vice president, product management, Johnson Controls...

Genetec guides public sector organisations on how to reduce cyber vulnerabilities of physical security systems

Following a pandemic-exacerbated rise in data breaches and ransomware attacks, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, guided public sector organisations on how to reduce cyber vulnerabilities of physical security systems that are often overlooked. IP security cameras and other security devices were put in place to protect people, assets, and environments. But the same network connectivity that enables organisation...

Automatic Systems appoints Tanya Seaman and Michael Stoll as their new Regional Sales Managers

Automatic Systems, a manufacturer of secure pedestrian and vehicle access control entrance systems, is pleased to welcome two new Regional Sales Managers to its U.S. team. Tanya Seaman joins the company as Regional Sales Manager covering the Southern U.S. Together with Automatic Systems’ Regional Sales Manager Nate Lynn, she will be focusing on the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. Tanya has over 20 years...

Amthal Fire partners with Intratone to meet the needs of daily challenges faced by housing professionals

Amthal Fire & Security, an independent integrated fire and security solutions provider, has partnered with wireless intercom and smart access control specialist, Intratone. Intratone is renowned for wireless property door entry, video intercom, and access control technology, enabling housing and property managers to control smart security, budget, and resource whilst providing essential peace of mind. Extensive product portfolio Amthal now joins a network of experts across the UK, partner...

ADI unifies AV products distribution offering under ADI global distribution brand

ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced it will unify its Pro AV products distribution offering under the ADI Global Distribution brand. Following the integration of its newly acquired Shoreview Distribution business, ADI will integrate its Herman Pro AV business in Spring 2022. Herman Integration Services (HIS), the AV labour subcontracting services, will retain its brand and continue to serve as a value-added service available thro...

Security Industry Association offers support, feedback on Senate and House of Representatives’ Innovation and Competition Legislation

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expressed its support for and feedback on S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), and H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act. SIA’s letter comes ahead of a US Senate and House of Representatives conference to reconcile the differences between the two pieces of bipartisan legislation, both of which will bolster U.S. leadership in developing and adopting innovative emerging technologies, in order for domestic companies to remain glo...

Alcatraz AI confirmed to showcase the autonomous access control solution at IFSEC 2022

Alcatraz AI., a pioneer in physical security AI technologies, announced they will be showcasing autonomous access control technology at IFSEC International 2022 (BoothIF2605). Alcatraz AI has redefined secure access control delivering intelligence at the door to make users face their credentials.   The Alcatraz AI Rock, a touchless biometric device, utilises facial authentication to grant highly secure and frictionless entry to modernise and improve access control systems. The security...

ADT shows how businesses can use smart technology to help navigate staff shortages

From Wall Street to Main Street, business owners are starting to prepare and look toward the future as the pandemic turns endemic. Businesses across the United States are welcoming employees and visitors back into their restaurants, storefronts, and offices. But, a new challenge persists, staffing shortages. As many businesses struggle to hire, they also need to focus on how to retain and keep their current staff safe and healthy. So, what can be done? It’s more important than ever th...

HAAS Alert announces automotive industry's first full-scale launch of connected work zone digital alerting powered by WZDx

HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud digital alerting platform delivers real-time safety alerts from WZDx-compatible work zones to connected vehicles and infrastructure, the company announced. Using data feeds developed by state Departments of Transportation (DOT) and other authoritative roadway operators in compliance with the latest WZDx format, Safety Cloud is the industry’s first and only fully-scaled connected safety platform delivering advance work zone warnings to drivers on the road us...

Essence Group partners with Team-3 Protection Systems for implementation of MyShield cellular security solution

Essence Group, a pioneer of cloud-based wireless security solutions for homes, families, and businesses, announced its collaboration with Israeli security provider Team-3 Protection Systems for the first national implementation of its MyShield cellular IoT (Cat-M) enabled intruder prevention solution. The partnership entails Essence Group providing Team-3 with MyShield devices that will be offered as part of the company’s security solutions services for Israeli customers. The devices will...

ASSA ABLOY introduces door closers with Close-Motion® technology

The world can be a noisy place. Sometimes the technologies users trust to keep the peace, end up making the problem worse. No building can do without doors, but automated settings for secure or fire-regulated closing are often so strong that it causes the door to slam into its frame. Such regular loud noise impacts the well-being, concentration, rest patterns, and more of every building user. ASSA ABLOY has developed a solution to combat this: Door closers with Close-Motion® technology...

Vivotek unveils its new VSaaS, VORTEX, at 2022 ISC West

Vivotek, the IP surveillance solution provider, is proud to announce the solution preview of VORTEX, VIVOTEK’s new proprietary cloud-based video surveillance as a service (VSaaS). VORTEX will be on display during ISC West 2022, held in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 23-25 at the Venetian Expo and Convention Center, in VIVOTEK booth #22015. Deep-learning cameras-cloud integration “By integrating deep-learning-based cameras with cloud hosting services, VORTEX can process multiple data...