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Laidlaw Security Systems now offers an integrated approach to building access and security Safety is a priority in any building or development – whether that’s to safeguard people, assets or data. Now, Laidlaw Security Systems offers an integrated approach to building access and security, with its comprehensive range of robust, future-proof products, including the latest Orbis door access control, biometric readers, CCTV and tailgate/people counting devices. Relau...

Send for Help provides personal alarms, mobile phone applications linked to a alarm receiving centre The Send for Help Group, a leading lone  worker protection provider, are pleased to announce record growth and profits for the financial year 2015/16. The figures, published in Send for Help Limited’s Annual Report found that for the year ending 31st March 2016, turnover was up 81% year-on-year and operating profits had also increased by 42% within the same period....

FJC, a provider of uniformed security professionals, was purchased by Allied Universal, a facilities services company Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees and co-HQ in Conshohocken, PA and Santa Ana, CA, has announced the purchase of FJC Security Services, based in Floral Park, N.Y. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “FJC has had an outstanding reputation for years, and its o...

The nationwide initiative offers tips and advice for keeping families, homes and belongings safe during winter UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is supporting National Home Security Month 2016 to create awareness around home security for the third consecutive year. The nationwide initiative that runs throughout October 2016 was launched by UNION’s sister brand Yale, in order to offer&n...

National Security Officer Appreciation Week was established in 2015 to recognize security officers' many contributions to our daily lives Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America, to honour all security officers with the second annual National Security Officer Appreciation Week from September 18 – 24, 2016. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 1 million security officers employed in the United St...

Visitors to ScrewFix Live 2016 stand a chance of winning a £1,000 Yale Smart Home makeover Yale and UNION, will be exhibiting at Screwfix Live 2016, which takes place from 30th September - 2nd October, 2016 at Farnborough Exhibition Centre, North Hampshire. For the first time, both Yale and UNION—leading names within the residential and commercial security markets—are exhibiting together on stand B1.Yale will be showcasing its smart alarms range. While UNION...

The Elekta INOX meets the performance requirements of the Equality Act, designed to assist the visually impaired and wheelchair-users Urmet has introduced a brushed stainless steel version of its market-leading Elekta door entry panel with a flush profile fascia. The Elekta INOX was developed in collaboration with architects and has minimal visual impact, thus preserving the aesthetics of a building’s design. A visitor using the Elekta panel sees information displayed o...

The new company is uniquely positioned as a leader in products, technologies and integrated solutions With a vision to create a safe, comfortable and sustainable world, a newly formed Johnson Controls begins operations following the successful completion of its merger with Tyco, marking a historic turning point for both companies.  By uniting Johnson Controls, provider of building efficiency solutions with Tyco, provider of fire and security solutions, the new company i...

Aiphone has combined its office and warehouse facilities under one roof in White City, London Aiphone, the communication solutions brand, has moved to larger premises in White City, London. Aiphone UK expansion “Having earlier this year underscored our commitment to the UK by opening a local office, we very quickly outgrew our previous offices,” said Wyatt Taylor, Sales Manager of Aiphone UK Ltd. “Our new premises in White City, which enables us to combine...

Kings Security, based in Bradford, received two Security Personnel Awards at the BSIA Annual Luncheon A Yorkshire security company has won two important national awards at the recent British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Annual Luncheon. Highlighting the outstanding efforts of its security personnel, Kings Security, based in Bradford, received two Security Personnel Awards, with staff member Ian Hewitt receiving Best Newcomer for his role as security officer at Yorkshi...

Nick English will lead Kwikset’s overall security and consumer electronics pro trade sales throughout U.S. and Canada Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware and Home Improvement Division announces the appointment of Nick English to the role of North American Sales Manager, Residential Access Solutions (RAS).  Lead overall security and sales English, who will continue to report to Keith Brandon, Divisional Vice President of Residential Ac...

Penetration in residential sector is expected to increase by double digits by 2020 due to new functions and better technology The internet of things (IoT) is driving advances in technology and functionality in many industries, and the remote monitoring industry is no exception. New market data from IHS estimates the global remote monitoring market was worth $24.7 billion in 2015. Connected systems and services are expected to play a large role in the growth of this industry in...

ASSA ABLOY's Yale ENTR lock combines a patented high-security mechanical cylinder with smart technology One of Germany’s home automation platforms has integrated the ENTR™ Smart Door Lock, bringing genuinely smart security to its smart home system. RWE SmartHome now includes the ENTR™ lock from ASSA ABLOY brand YALE, alongside smart lighting, heating and CCTV control functions. Door security with smart technology The new ENTR™ lock combines a patented...

Yale Digital Monoblock YDM3168 smart door lock works seamlessly with Pronet Plus Yale, an ASSA ABLOY brand, is bringing residential smart locks to one of Turkey’s leading home/office security systems. The Yale Digital Monoblock YDM3168 smart door lock works seamlessly with Pronet Plus, as part of an intelligent, integrated security solution for homes and offices in Turkey. Key-free solution This battery-operated Yale smart lock has 3 deadbolts and retrofits standard Tu...

Smart Living range includes both the Keyfree and Keyless Connected door locks, Smart HD CCTV, and Smart Home Alarm kits ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be exhibiting its product breadth at IFSEC that comes from years of expertise in the industry. The groups leading brands, including Yale, will be on stand E1100 in Hall S7 at Excel, London, from 21-23 June. Yale Smart Living range Yale will feature its state-of-the-art Smart Living range for the...

Maintenance is very important in terms of security. Damaged locks & chains are things opportunist thieves look out for According to recent research by The Crime Prevention Website, one in three households have a shed that is easy to break into, providing a prime target for thieves looking for a high value opportunity, or even tools to gain access your home. Dr Steffan George, Development Director of the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) – the leading trade associat...

The award recognises Arteco’s open platform VMS integration with Hanwha Techwin video surveillance technology Arteco, a global provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, has received the “Open Platform Partner of the Year” award from Hanwha Techwin (formerly Samsung Techwin) at the STEP Partner Summit in Puerto Rico. The award recognises Arteco’s industry-leading open platform video event management software integration with Hanwha...

Tyco Security Products is announcing the addition of Control4 to the home automation partner integration portfolio available for DSC’s PowerSeries Neo intrusion platform. DSC’s PowerSeries Neo hybrid security platform offers exceptionally secure communications through PowerG leading technology, while offering installers and home owners both the flexibility and ease of wireless installation. With the addition of Control4’s home automation features, homeowners can now leverage e...

If people are weighing up the options facing an older relative who needs more care, either from old age, sickness or have noticed the early signs of conditions like dementia, there are several solutions one can put in place to ensure they can remain living independently for longer, but are also safe in their own home. With costs of residential care soaring, many given the opportunity select an “In Home” care package. Naturally this can lead to concerns about the welfare of the relati...

Following research on burglar alarm use, RISCO urges installers to take advantage of consumer interest in smart alarms & connected home devices RISCO is urging installers to take advantage of great consumer interest in smart alarms and the ‘connected home’ on the back of research which shows that householders trust the security industry most to provide the products that will underpin the homes of the future. Demand for smartphone alarm control Research conduc...

Urmet has launched the Max IP Touch, an Android-powered touchscreen video door phone that revolutionises the world of video door phones and brings smart home technology control and video intercom into the home via a single touchscreen. The thin, state-of-the-art screen uses swipe and gesture recognition similar to that of a smartphone and integrates perfectly into any contemporary interior. Users are able to view and speak with visitors at external door entry panels using the Max IP’s 7-i...

Survey of 4,237 British adults found that 32% have burglar alarm in their home &, of these, only 49% set it when they go on holiday Research conducted by YouGov for security provider RISCO shows that householders are leaving themselves open to theft. The survey of 4,237 British adults found that less than a third (32%) have a burglar alarm in their home and, of these, less than half (49%) actually set it when they go on holiday. Of those Britons that rarely or never set t...

Allegion will showcase Schlage wireless locks with ENGAGE technology and Schlage Control smart locks Allegion, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, will attend and showcase real-time connectivity solutions, smart locks, interior access control and more at the International Security Conference (ISC) West, April 6-8 in Las Vegas. Allegion at ISC West The conference is the largest physical security event in the U.S., covering topics including access con...

Tyco Security Products introduces the Visonic GB-502 PG2 Glass Break Detector with proprietary microphone technology that provides exceptional reliability when identifying broken windows or glass doors. Eliminates false alarm issues Ideal for the home or business, the ultra-smart glass break detector is designed to identify only true breaking glass by analysing patterns of sounds using a three-stage, multi-level classification process, essentially eliminating the issue of false alarms. Early a...

Idesco will exhibit In Motion Identification system from FST Biometrics and mobile access devices and ID card printers from HID Idesco Corp., a leading New York-based security systems integrator, recently announced it will be exhibiting at The Cooperator Expo New York at the New York Hilton Midtown on April 13, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The show brings together local building owners, property managers and board members, and focuses on products and services for their...

Universal Electronics subsidiary, Ecolink’s security sensors will be available through all Interlogix sales channels Universal Electronics Inc., the worldwide leader in sensing and control technologies for the smart home, announced recently that Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, has entered into an agreement with Interlogix, which operates as UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc. Exclusive to Interlogix sales channels Inter...

GJD, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and designers of professional external detector equipment and LED illuminators has announced unique features of its Pearl Triple-Tech detector. Designed to trigger genuine activations, the Pearl can be integrated with CCTV and alarm systems to avoid nuisance alarms. Combined with PIR, microwave and anti-masking technology, the Pearl provides reliable and trustworthy security against potential crime. Mark Tibbenham, Managing Director at GJD com...

BSIA Awards acknowledge achievements of apprentices involved in installation of alarms, CCTV, access control The British Security Industry Association has recently opened the 2016 Apprentice Installer Awards for nominations. These esteemed awards recognise the very best emerging talent from the electronic security industry. Acknowledging security apprentices Awarded by the BSIA, the Apprentice Installer Awards serve to acknowledge the achievements of second and third year ap...

Arteco’s Sales and Business Development VP, Steve Birkmeier will participate in Technology Partners Panel at the summit Arteco, a global provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, will sponsor the Samsung Techwin STEP Partner Summit, being held from March 6-9, 2016, in Puerto Rico. The event is an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of the onboard Arteco LPR App, available exclusively on Samsung Wisenet III cameras. The powerful processor moun...

The acquisition of RSI enhances Honeywell’s ability to meet increasingglobal customer need for video verification Honeywell announced that it has acquired privately held RSI Video Technologies (RSI), a leading global provider of intrusion detection systems for commercial and residential security applications under the brand Videofied®, for approximately $123 million (€113 million). $123 million deal RSI’s wireless battery-powered motion detectors with bu...