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The GT system offers handset and hands-free communication with up to 4 security guard stations and 16 entry panels Aiphone has updated its GT video intercom system with the introduction of a new high resolution camera and a 7” LCD monitor screen. GT video intercom system The GT system was introduced by Aiphone as a flexible and easy to use video intercom system for small multi-tenant buildings to large private housing developments. Over the years it has also proved to...

Surveon provides cameras that have advanced functions in low light performance Instead of independent house, more and more people choose to live in a residential community nowadays so as to enjoy higher living quality while taking advantage of cost-sharing. As a result, the security in such community becomes critical for the residents. Surveon provides professional surveillance solution for residential application, including high-resolution cameras, enterprise hardwa...

Guarded 365 collects real-time data from all the connected devices and sends it to a secure client dashboard Cardinal Security, an innovative provider of security solutions to the retail and logistics industries, is looking to revolutionise manned guarding with the release of a new platform, called Guarded 365, available exclusively through Cardinal. Designed to provide users with a level of insight simply unavailable to date, this intelligence led approach provides users with...

Lakeland Security provides services such as personal protection, CCTV monitoring, and manned guarding Following a surge in enquiries from across the region, Ulverston-based security consultancy, Lakeland Security, has expanded its growing service to cover the entire North West. The company, which offers a range of discreet services to its discerning client base, has reported a 25% increase in enquiries compared to the same period last year, with close personal protection, CCTV...

Dealership owners and managers can remotely view and manage the security system themselves Digital Provisions, a Long Island-based technology integrator that specialises in creative commercial security solutions, announced recently that its most recent automotive dealership installation, for Smithtown Toyota in Smithtown, New York, is already thwarting crime by halting burglaries in progress before any loss occurs. Outdoor burglar alarm system The new property-spanning outdo...

The training programme will consist of short online video modules featuring adult learning principles and quizzes Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announced a partnership with the Clery Center, a national, non-profit training and policy organisation dedicated to creating safer campus communities, to develop video-based training tools for line campus public safety personnel.Campus public s...

The acquisition is a strategic move towards Allied Universal's expansion in niche areas Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announces that it acquired the security services portion of Yale Enforcement Services, Inc. The Belleville, Illinois-based company offers a full range of solutions, including uniformed security professionals, mobile patrol, physical security and life safety. Terms of th...

Skillweb introduced a number of industry firsts during 2016 to take advantage of the latest smartphone innovations and better meet changing market needs Skillweb has seen record uptake of employee scheduling and workforce management system SmartTask in the past 12 months. Growing demand from the manned security marketplace resulted in the number of active users doubling to more than 10,000 as businesses seek clever technology solutions to better plan and manage their static an...

GT Series upgrade has improved video quality, new slim tenant stations and VMS recording connectivity available Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and entry security products, announces technology upgrades to its most popular product line, the GT Series multi-tenant video entry intercom system. New video entry system features Improved video camera quality in three new video entrance stations makes identifying visitors easier and more precise than ever. Two...

Drones & Robotics and Private Security added to the Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017 Conference Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017, the international exhibition and conference dedicated to all aspects of homeland security in the Asia-Pacific region will be held in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre from 4 - 6 April 2017. Regional homeland security Supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore, and the Ministry of the Interior of France, the seventh edition of Asi...

New workshop expected to welcome hundreds of military and homeland security professionals The military and special ops play a vital role in the prevention of, and response to, mass emergency and large scale security incidents. Governments across Europe have been mobilising their armed forces to support homeland security services in the advent of the so-called Islamic State. Protecting key sites Following the launch of Operation Sentinelle after the massacre at Charlie Hebdo...

SmartTask app ensures that planned checks are taking place and management information is being gathered electronically There are serious health and safety consequences of missed or inadequate lock-up checks in highly-populated public buildings and retail stores according to Paul Ridden, Managing Director of Skillweb. However, security companies have an opportunity to deliver a value-added service and added peace of mind to building managers by providing monitored inspections o...

Servest is encouraging retailers to consider in-store security plans Last year, the National Police Chiefs' Council issued warnings to retailers to consider the security implications associated with the sales surge expected this Black Friday (Friday 25th November). Originally an American calendar event designed to mark the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday promises to be the day when British shoppers hit the shops in order to make the most of the deals...

Founded in 2002, Source Security provides a range of innovative and cost-effective services Allied Universal, a facility services company and security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announced the purchase of Source Security & Investigations, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Expanding Canadian presence “Source Security & Investigations is widely recognised as Canada’s leading security firm and it has...

BSI’s BS 8517 recommends how to handle security dogs, while complying with existing government legislation BSI, the business standards company, has launched BS 8517-1, Code of practice for the use of general security dogs and BS 8517-2, Code of practice for the use of detection dogs, to provide guidelines for organisations and individuals who use dogs as a security measure. BSI convened a diverse group of individuals and organisations who use security dogs, such as cons...

Magenta’s ongoing training programme forms part of its customer care initiative Magenta Security Services has worked with 97% of its clients for more than three years, a figure it puts down to its customer care initiatives. Magenta prides itself on the quality of services it offers and the company achieves this by offering clients tailor made security packages which meet their individual requirements. This is backed up by a strong service based ethos. Customer care ini...

As a part of the training initiative, 100 of the company’s staff have achieved professional qualifications Over the last 12 months, Magenta Security Services has invested £40,000 in training initiatives for its staff. Training courses As a result of this investment, 100 of the company’s staff have achieved professional qualifications. The programme includes the introduction of a new online training programme which allows staff to study in their own time, or...

JCB Smart Towers combine the latest cameras with wireless networks, sensors, and power sources A dramatic switch from human guards to cost-effective smart technologies has been the trend in site security in the last year. Recent projects carried out by the construction specialist, VPS Site Security, have demonstrated savings of over 60% in security budgets, providing an improved, comprehensive security net 24/7 at lower cost.Costain, GallifordTry, Carillion, Taylor Wimpey and...

Magenta installed solar panels on the roof of the building that generates 40% of the electricity it needs Magenta Security Services has once again been recognised for its environmental initiatives, collecting Best Green Business Award at the recent Hounslow Business Awards. The award was given for Magenta’s green initiatives which have helped the company reduce its impact on the environment. Magenta Security is considered one of the most environmentally friendly compani...

Surveon SPhone allows users to preset up to 20 NVRs on the server list with at least 64 CH per server Along with the vibrant application of mobile devices in our daily life, this adoption is also applied extensively in the surveillance industry. To realise 24/7 monitoring with mobility, Surveon offers SPhone, the monitoring app for both iOS and Android platforms, turning smart phone as an instant access to users' surveillance videos. Without having to sit in front of monitors...

Kevin Soulages, Assistant Director at Arizona Mills Mall, has a security/law enforcement background Arizona-based Kevin Soulages, a mall security professional for Allied Universal - a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees - recently received the “coveted” Simon Properties Tom Cernock Award for outstanding performance on the job. Valued member of the Arizona Mill Security team An Allied Univer...

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...

45% believed that cyber and physical security were equally important in the companies they were linked to The latest Security Research Initiative Report published highlights the crucial role that physical security suppliers and corporate security departments play in tackling cyber-crime, albeit that this often goes unrecognised.  Physical Security Specialists vs. Cyber Specialists  In a survey of both physical security specialists and cyber specialists (supple...

The recognition highlights the significant impact of learning and development on employee success Conshohocken, Pennsylvania and Santa Ana, California, based Allied Universal, a facility services company in North America, was awarded the prestigious Brandon Hall Gold award for the Best Launch of a Corporate Learning University.  Now entering its 22nd year, the Brandon Hall Excellence Awards includes a rigorous judging process. Entries are evaluated by a panel of independ...

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...

HID Trusted Tag Services solution for CMMS extends HID Global’s broad set of complementary solutions that secure IoT applications and facilitate smart building environments HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, announced new solutions that secure Internet of Things (IoT) applications to improve the convenience and effectiveness of monitoring heating and cooling systems, along with a variety of manufacturing and safety equipment. The company’s latest...

Allied Universal security officers and the company’s “Machines as a Service” robots will patrol the exhibit hall Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 140,000 employees, will provide physical security at ASIS International’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Orlando, Florida, from September 12 to 15. Allied Universal security officers as well as the company’s new “...

Employees of Magenta Security benefit from full training on joining the company Zero-hours contracts allow employers to hire staff with no guarantee of work. This effectively means employees work only when they are needed by employers, often at short notice with pay depending on how many hours they work. Stricter Action Despite issuing a previous warning that organisations who employ the services of security companies need to do further checks on working condition...

The move puts LOCKEN in a prime position to satisfy the increasingly demanding expectations of the smart access market As the digital era continues to evolve businesses are increasingly looking to expand access control beyond its traditional role with high tech innovations. With as many as 40% of openings managed by new technologies, LOCKEN has announced an increase in investment and personnel in a direct bid to spearhead SMART security innovation. 15% increase in R&...

The new certification demonstrates ISD Tech’s increasing footprint within the corporate enterprise sector ISD Tech announced that is has been accepted onto the Tyco Security Products Software House Dealer Certification Programme. C·Cure 9000 As one of the security industry’s most rigorous technical certifications, the programme is designed to ensure that only the most highly trained security integrators install and support Software House solutions. By bein...