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SABRE Security Equipment Corporation announces the hiring of Adam Friedman as their new Chief Marketing Officer. With over 20 years of marketing experience, Friedman plans to help SABRE further innovate their product lines, expand its relevance beyond its traditional consumer market and broaden brand presence overseas. Expanding brand presence "Friedman has had a great deal of experience solving marketing and business challenges for many well-recognised brands, including Kellogg's, McDonald's,...

Transit agencies now have access to a powerful new tool that can help to speed up travel times and improve ridership with the release of Opticom Analytics for Public Transit from Global Traffic Technologies (GTT). The web-based platform can help agencies assess performance, reveal problem areas and make corrections to provide faster, more efficient transit operations. Turning valuable data into actionable insights is a key step for communities working to become connected, smart cities, said Glo...

Regroup Mass Notification, a provider of mass communication solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with Code Blue Corporation, a manufacturer of emergency communication solutions, such as the iconic blue light Help Points found at thousands of locations around the world. By partnering with Code Blue, mutual clients will be able to easily activate Code Blue speakerphones and public address systems through Regroup’s intuitive and easy-to-use messaging interface, enabling them to broa...

For the sixth year running, Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi) is honouring leading members of its Channel Partner Programme with Channel Partner Awards, presenting seven partners with special accolades for their exceptional partnership and efforts during 2017 in their respective regions. This year, for the first time, a new category has been added, recognising outstanding partners offering Central Monitoring services. SONDA is to be commended for exceptional professionalism in delivering a la...

Dahua Technology, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, will show its latest innovations at SICUR 2018, the International Security, Safety and Fire Exhibition, from February 20 to 23. The booth will mainly contain two types of exhibits – products and solutions. Dahua Technology Booth -10D08, Hall 10, IFEMA. HDCVI 4.0 Era A revolutionary concept for the industry, the HDCVI 4.0, first put forward by Dahua in 2017 is comprised of three key components, HDCVI-...

Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announced acquisition of Covenant Security Services, a Philadelphia-based security firm, which is a division of Covenant Services Worldwide. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Adding such a well-established company like Covenant Security to our organisation fulfills one of our strategic goals,” said Steve Jones, Allied Universal CEO. “Covenant Security...

Demand for security jobs in the UK has increased rapidly in the past two years in light of heightened security measures being taken as a result of terror attack threats. Consequently, the UK’s private security sector (worth £5bn per year, £265bn globally) looks set to be the next to join the ‘app economy’ when a new service launches this month from tech start-up Broadstone—following in the footsteps of other ‘gig economy’ technology platforms like...

Elizabeth Sheldon, chairman of digital forensics specialist Evidence Talks, has been appointed as Vice President for Security of ADS and is expected to serve a 3-year term in the role. Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience and industry-acknowledged successes in presenting the case for cybersecurity, coupled with a growing reputation as a business leader and authority on security market trends. Instrumental in Evidence Talks’ phenomenal growth and success, which saw the company achieve i...

Motorola Solutions has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire video surveillance provider Avigilon in an all-cash transaction that will enhance Motorola Solutions’ portfolio of mission-critical communications technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola Solutions will acquire all of Avigilon’s outstanding shares for CAD$27.00 per share. The enterprise value of the transaction is approximately US$1.0 billion ...

In November of 2017, the Vietnamese police seized a number of smuggler dens that had illegally sold Dahua security equipment while they were conducting "smuggling and counterfeiting" remediation operations. The smugglers allegedly conducted illegal smuggling and counterfeiting of popular brand products. After being informed of the incident, Dahua cooperated actively with the investigation of Vietnamese police, providing supports to technically identify the goods. Dahua equipment tampered Furt...

ShotSpotter announced an agreement with Verizon to bring the ShotSpotter solution to cities by leveraging Verizon's Light Sensory Network, an IoT platform deployed on street lights. Verizon’s Light Sensory Network is part of Verizon’s Smart Communities technology, which offers a range of services to cities including lighting control, traffic analytics, parking optimisation, public safety support and now gunshot detection. By utilising a city's lighting infrastructure, it will now be...

The latest trends in artificial intelligence and robotics in policing societies, along with major projects fuelling growth in the Middle East commercial security landscape, were among many talking points, as Intersec concluded its 20th edition in Dubai. Live demonstrations for attendees The world’s leading trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection featured 1,337 exhibitors from 59 countries, while 29,532 visitors from 129 countries stopped by the Dubai International Convention...

A rise in active shooter incidents and the escalating impact of hostile events has prompted the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to process NFPA 3000, Standard for Preparedness and Response to Active Shooter and/or Hostile Events as a provisional standard, which means it would be available for use as early as April 2018. As part of the standards process, NFPA 3000 will be open for input until February 23rd, 2018. This marks only the second time in NFPA’s 121-year history that p...

ASIS and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) confirming their mutual intent to promote cooperation for public safety and security, and to develop education and information sharing programs. The challenges facing the private sector security industry and law enforcement in the protection of people, property, and information demonstrate there is value in programs and initiatives that draw on the expertise of private sector secur...

Allied Universal, a facility services company and a security force provider in North America, has announced that Catherine King, Senior Vice President, Recruiting and Staffing, is a featured speaker at a Capitol Hill briefing on employment needs of unemployed older Americans on Friday, January 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. EST at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Room SVC-203-02. The briefing will provide an introduction to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Senior Community Service Employment Prog...

Genetec Inc., provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced that Genetec Security Center, its unified security platform, has been granted the SAFETY Act Designation and Certification by the U.S Department of Homeland Security. Built on an open architecture, Genetec Security Center technology combines video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics in one unified system. D...

Boasting excellent performance in many aspects, Dahua’s master access controller ASC2204C-H, is a good choice for large scale projects such as business parks, office buildings, banks, prisons, libraries, and commercial centers. The following features offer you security control in a simpler, smarter and more cost-effective way. ONVIF compatibility  Compatibility is a big plus. Dahua’s new master access controller (ASC2204C-H) allows third-party integration with ONVIF Profile C,...

Trigion Security Services has won the contract to provide security at The Hive in Worcester, a community facility with 10,000m² of public space,  which receives around a million visitors a year.  Requiring specialist security Neil Ricketts, Security & Technical Services Director at Trigion said: “The Hive describes itself as the first joint public and university library in Europe, but that sells the facility short. It also offers a cafe, exhibition spaces, theatre, arc...

CNL Software, specialising in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has created an approved integration with Jacques Technologies’ IP Communications System. Efficient and cost-effective solution The integration via a High Level Interface (HLI) between IPSecurityCenter and Jacques’s IP Communications System allows organisations to create a Common Operating Picture (COP) of their entire infrastructure for all stakeholders through the integration of all security as...

Innovation and collaboration remain to the fore for multi-award-winning perimeter protection systems group Zaun as it unveiled new products and partnerships at the UK Security Expo (UKSec). Zaun unveiled two brand new products, a new accredited installer and the latest integration of subsidiary EyeLynx’s video management software (VMS) with a channel partner’s access control system. The collaborations enable the steel mesh systems manufacturer to get its products to market, leaving i...

A high-security fence for rail and other critical national infrastructure applications that resists for more than five minutes of sustained attack with specialist power tools has been developed by steel mesh fencing manufacturer Zaun. The company has received a revised Certificate of Product Approval from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) to include its brand new CorruSec SR3 approved to Security Rating 3. The fencing system incorporates a corrugated HiSec 3-5-10 mesh sandwiched be...

Tavcom Training is delighted to announce that the Certified Technical Security Professional Register (CTSP) has received over 200 applications to join the Register since launching on 1st September 2017. The CTSP Register has been endorsed in the UK by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the SSAIB, as well as internationally by Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA). It represents the only opportunity for installers and those who maintain security/fire systems, to...

Video surveillance specialists Hanwha Techwin in partnership with analytics experts FF Group, has launched a comprehensive suite of ANPR based intelligent traffic management solutions. The solutions range from car park access control for business applications, through to large scale city wide based systems, which enable local authorities to keep people safe as well as detect illegally parked vehicles and other traffic infringements. Crime prevention with ANPR cameras The FF Group licence plate...

A festive ceremony with around 500 invited guests from the political, economic, media and fair sectors took place at Messe Essen in order to celebrate the conclusion of the first phase of the modernisation of the fair site right on time. With the opening of the new glass foyer which covers an area of 2,000 m² and has directly adjoining new congress rooms, the construction project started in May 2016 is reaching its most important milestone.The first half of the new Hall 6, which covers an a...

The Middle East homeland security market is on course for significant growth over the next five years, with revenues more than doubling in value from an estimated US$9.6 billion in 2017 to US$19.7 billion by 2022, new research has revealed. Integrated public security solutions According to analysts Frost & Sullivan (F&S), the regional homeland security market, comprising monitoring and surveillance systems, restricted entry systems, and perimeter security solutions, will grow annually...

Hikvision, the global supplier in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, announced that it has once again achieved the highest global ranking in the a&s ‘Security 50 Ranking and Reports 2017’. Ranking publicly listed security industry manufacturers based on their physical product sales revenue for 2016, the a&s Security 50 report confirms Hikvision technology took the top position with a 2016 revenue of US$4.6 billion. This figure represents a growth of 29.2%...

TerrorTech LLC, a Homeland Security and Public Safety industry firm and the developer of TerrorMate, the world’s first terror alert app, uncovered the recent online threat made against Prince George and shared the intelligence with British counter terrorist authorities. This piece of information, together with other intelligence gathered by British services, led to an arrest and potentially prevented a terrorist attack. Online threat The suspect is alleged to have sent Prince George's pi...

The organisers of World Border Security Congress have announced the support of the Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) for next year’s World Border Security Congress in Madrid, from the 20th-22nd March 2018. OSCE mandates The OSCE is the world's largest security-oriented intergovernmental organisation and has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. Its mandate includes issues such as...

ISC East, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), once again saw great success this year with over 240 exhibiting companies and over 7,000 high-profile security professionals attending the show. Featuring 75 new brands and the largest exhibition floor in recent years, ISC East covered video surveillance, access control, public security, biometrics, security distribution, smart home, IoT, unmanned security and more, and maintained its position as the premier converged security event...

VPS, the company that protects people, property and assets on a temporary or emergency basis, are delighted to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the JCB Alert Tower - the most flexible, easily deployable alarm tower in its range. Security, siren and safety systems Simple to transport and installed in minutes, the JCB Alert Tower provides a mobile, wireless, video-verified alarm with beam detectors which can be used as a stand-alone system, or seamlessly integrated with other VPS Si...