Mergers & Acquisitions - News

Allied Universal®, the global security and facility services company, completed its strategic acquisition of Attenti Group, one of the electronic monitoring companies. This enables the combination of Attenti and G4S Monitoring Technologies, to create a pioneer in electronic monitoring solutions. With combined revenues of over $160 million and operations in 35 countries, the new company will offer customers access to technology innovation and an even greater depth of expertise and support....

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is celebrating its 40 years of innovation, design, and manufacturing excellence. As the company enters its fifth decade it continues to lead the market with its flagship GARDiS range of integrated software and hardware products for fully secure access control. Wireless, and cloud-based secure access control John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “This year is a big one for TDSi as we reach our milestone of 40 years of innovation...

Oxford Security Services Ltd is a privately owned company that was established by Mathew Collaire, the Managing Director, in 2018. This regional contract security company prides itself on its service delivery and retention of staff. The main focus is on Mobile Patrols, Key Holding, and Alarm Response, however, the services also include security guarding and event security. A large percentage of the customer base is the local Councils and Colleges that form Oxford University but also includes...

During the development, Bosch drew on valuable market feedback and various customer wishes. The result? A new generation of panel controllers combining evolutionary appearance with revolutionary technology. An intuitive user interface, simplified planning, purchasing process, and proven modular concept are all that users can find in one solution. Meet the new Bosch AVENAR fire alarm panels 2000 and 8000 that can fulfill future demands. AVENAR Panel Features C...

Video-based fire detection with AVIOTEC is taking the next step offering flame and smoke detection also for applications with low illuminations. This allows fire detection and remote optical verification during nighttime. In addition, it offers scheduled sensitivity adjustments for fire detection enabling up to three individual surveillance modes depending on the activity and the time of the day. Higher robustness and at the same time an increased sensitivity improve detection perform...

DICENTIS is specifically created to enhance the meeting management for all multi-lingual meetings where simultaneous interpretation is required, making it an ideal choice for parliaments and international conventions and events. The interpreter desk plays a key role and complies with the latest market requirements and is optimised for the real-life needs of interpreters. Up to 100 interpreter-provided languages are supported, streamed from the DICENTIS Interpreter desk via an IP network to the...

Whether for a terminal, retail store, or any other public area, maintaining a safe social distance is a new priority. Bosch and Philips Professional Display Solutions, have brought their strength together. By combining the power of Philips Android displays and Bosch intelligent cameras, Bosch brings timely, tested, social distancing solutions, designed to equip travelers with the information they need and to manage crowds effectively and efficiently. “Technology can play a huge role in en...

Usually, if the application requires acoustic and visual notification, the market offers two separate products. Nevertheless, sometimes for public buildings, hotels, and hospitals, but also for industry and other verticals, it may be necessary to have a combination of visual and acoustic alarms in one device. AVENAR all-in-one 4000 can provide such a solution. This product can combine not only a sounder and a strobe but also a fire detector from the AVENAR detector 4000 series. Features of the...

As the quality of living conditions increases, the number of people who can afford vehicles also relatively rises over time. This has caused the constant surge of vehicles on the road that drastically exhausts the limited parking spaces in the city, resulting in some parking their car recklessly. Challenge: Illegal parking Illegal parking has become a big challenge for transport departments and traffic officers, especially in those cities that up to this day still manually issue parking ticket...

As the Commonwealth Games opened in Birmingham, UK, two new Commonwealth-sourced foreign direct investment (FDI) projects were announced for the West Midlands, alongside the regional expansion of professional services giant Accenture. The investments have been made by India’s first plastic credit platform, The Disposal Company and Canada-based pan-African fintech company, Kora. They were revealed during a presentation at the Commonwealth Business Forum at the International Convention Cen...

AVIOTEC's cutting-edge technology offers flame and smoke detection for locations with no light. Due to separate additional infrared illumination, unlit applications can be monitored with video-based fire detection delivering pin-sharp images. During the daytime, the device shows coloured pictures and shifts to monochrome night mode when visibility drops below a pre-defined level. When daylight returns it automatically switches back to colour mode. The video-based fire detection AVIOTE...

Qognify, the globally renowned provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, will showcase its Qognify Transportation Solutions at the InnoTrans 2022 event. The international trade show for transport technology - InnoTrans 2022, is scheduled to take place from September 20 to September 23, 2022, at Messe Berlin, in Berlin, Germany. Qognify Transportation Solutions The portfolio of Qognify Transportation Solutions contains enterprise incident management (EIM) software (Qognif...

The new FLEXIDOME IP turret 3000i IR is a fixed turret camera. The new form factors are cost-effective and support predictive solutions. Recently, SE&N magazine did a full review on this camera, and here is what they had to say about it. Dynamic sharpness and noise filtering Bosch FLEXIDOME IP turret 3000i IR camera surprised right from the start with its sure-footed performance in more than slightly horrible variable lighting conditions that moved between deep shadow and glaring backlight...

Bosch has added the FLEXIDOME IP micro 3000i, a fixed micro dome camera, and the FLEXIDOME IP turret 3000i IR to its FLEXIDOME IP 3000i family, enabling greater flexibility for security projects. All FLEXIDOME IP 3000i cameras are priced competitively and come with built-in Essential Video Analytics – a form of artificial intelligence (AI) – as standard. Built-in AI supports predictive solutions helping users react before a potential situation occurs. Advanced intrusion detection...

Corsight AI, a facial recognition solutions provider that codifies privacy requirements and is unmatched in its speed and accuracy, has announced its partnership with OneMind Technologies, a subsidiary of Affluence Corporation and a specialist in hypervisors for smart industries, to support the development of safe smart cities across the globe. Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) Recently recognised by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) as a provider for proactively red...

LastPass has announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001: 2013 certification for its information security management system. Established by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), the ISO 27001 certification follows a globally recognised standard, which provides a model for establishing, monitoring and improving an information security management system. LastPass achieves ISO 27001 certification The ISO 27001 certification demonstrates LastPass’s commitment to providi...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce acclaimed global futurist, speaker, and best-selling author Jack Uldrich will deliver the keynote address at its 2022 Annual Meeting on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 11:00 AM ET. The meeting will take place in person at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, October 29-November 2, 2022.   Inspire, energise, and enlighten “As business leaders, what could be more valuable than to have access to the insights of someone wh...

A major scheme designed to help West Midlands manufacturing and engineering firms adopt the latest digital tech and drive growth has received £2.3 million extra in funding to continue its work. Made Smarter has already helped more than 200 SMEs in the West Midlands digitise their work, improve employees’ skills and become more productive, since the scheme was launched the region in 2021. Made Smarter scheme More than 150 businesses have already signed up to benefit from this secon...

Professional Security was established in 2005 and is one of the providers of licensed security personnel to the hospitality sector throughout England, Wales, and Scotland. The company works with a wide breadth of hospitality customers including many of the most influential independent, regional and national operators. The business has been through a transformational change over the last few years and is also working in the guarding and hospitality sectors. The company has an extensive managemen...

Standardised IP technology and a software-based ecosystem ensure a reliable, scalable, and future-proof conference solution. With DICENTIS, Bosch has one goal in mind: enhancing conference business by continuously improving meeting efficiency and system flexibility. This also includes a smooth interaction with third-party equipment and system configuration aids. Bosch's regular software updates answer questions that arise in the conference market, incorporate new insights learned in the field,...

Bosch Security announces the launch of Building Integration System version 4.9. Apart from the continuous platform and cyber security improvements, the latest version offers Visitor Management and Smart Client, which improves efficiency, saves time, and is easy to use for both operators and visitors.  Smart Client Concise, easy to use, comprehensive and flexible The brand new Smart Client developed based on web technologies is ActiveX-free and is very easy to visit si...

Bosch Security announces the launch of Access Management System 4.0. This new version comes with many new integration options and is more secure than ever. More integration possibilities, thus allowing for various new features like: Biometric verification License plate recognition Elevator dispatch systems Key management systems Offline locks compatibility (only in Germany) Better protection against cyber-attacks thanks to better-encrypted communication between the Access Modular Cont...

The PRAESENSA Advanced Public Address Server (APAS) and Advanced Public Address License (APAL) focus on optimising the operator and administrator user experience of PRAESENSA. Advanced public address solution This advanced public address solution is specifically developed for universities, hotels, shopping malls, convention centres, and office receptionists and managers that want to inform and entertain their customers and visitors in a professional, simple and efficient way. Announcements, m...

Global MSC Security has recognised David White’s illustrious 50-year career in policing and the security industry, with the presentation of the 2022 Gordon McLanaghan Award for Security Innovation. The highly respected Consultant, Tutor and former Police Officer, was presented with a piece of Bristol Blue glassware, by the Managing Director of Global MSC Security, Derek Maltby, upon his retirement earlier this month. Gordon McLanaghan Award The Gordon McLanaghan Award is presented annua...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises announced that it has appointed Bud Homeyer as Chief Operations Officer (COO). Experience and responsibilities Homeyer previously served as Interface’s Executive Vice President of Enterprise Solutions, where he was instrumental in enabling digital transformation for large retail and restaurant customers. Prior to Interface, Hom...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced it has received a Direct-to-Phase II SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant from the U.S. Air Force AFWERX for the research and development of unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) automated threat detection. Second Direct-to-Phase II SBIR grant The company has received $1,200,000 in funding to integrate ZeroEyes A.I. gun detection...

Boon Edam the Netherlands is delighted to announce the appointment of Dirk Aldenzee, an energetic and driven leader with a clear vision for the future. Dirk took the reins of Boon Edam Netherlands on the 1st August 2018 and is already in full-swing in his new role. Wealth of experience Dirk brings with him a wealth of experience - having studied economics as his higher education. He joins the company with a wealth of knowledge in many industries, including his role as Business Unit Director...

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announced that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dómhnal Slattery, has informed the Board of his intention to step down from his Executive role and from the Board in 2022. Avolon’s Board has unanimously appointed Andy Cronin, Avolon’s President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to the role of CEO Designate. In addition, Paul Geaney, Avolon’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) is appointed to the role of the President a...

HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the 2022 State of Access Control Report, providing insightful perspectives of the market’s current state and trends. Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID Global, the report surveyed just over 1,000 respondents from across North America (56%), EMEA (29%), and Asia Pacific (15%) to detail trends in the procurement, installation, specification and operation of physical access control solutions. Physical security tren...

Three-quarters of UK and US companies have experienced a security incident in the last 12 months, as a significant percentage of employees admit that they are not engaged in their organisation’s cybersecurity efforts. This is according to research unveiled in a new report from the email security company, Tessian. Research details and findings  The report, titled: How Security Cultures Impact Employee Behaviour, surveyed 2,000 UK and 2,000 US employees, and 500 UK and US IT decision...