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Securitas Technology, a world pioneer and global provider of security, health, and safety technologies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Sonitrol of New Orleans. This strategic move underscores Securitas Technology's ongoing commitment to innovation, client-centric solutions, and expanding its geographic footprint to better serve clients across North America. Sonitrol solutions Sonitrol of New Orleans, known for its expertise and pioneering Sonitrol audio sensor technology joins the Se...

Securitas Technology, a world pioneer and global provider of security, health, and safety technologies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Sonitrol New Orleans. This strategic move underscores Securitas Technology’s ongoing commitment to innovation, client-centric solutions, and expanding its geographic footprint to better serve clients across North America. Securitas Technology portfolio Sonitrol New Orleans, known for its expertise and pioneering Sonitrol audio sensor technology,...

Securitas Technology, a division of Securitas AB, has made remarkable strides in its sustainability initiatives, solidifying its position as a pioneering force in the security, health, and safety technology sectors. Recently, Securitas AB was recognised as one of the top climate pioneers among the 200 largest suppliers to the U.S. government, highlighting its dedication to creating a safer and more environmentally conscious future. Securitas proactive steps  Securitas is taking to mitiga...

Securitas Technology, a global pioneer in security technology solutions, partnered with K9s United during the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 show that took place on September 23-25 in Orlando, Florida, reinforcing its commitment to community support and those who help make the world a safer place. As part of this collaboration, Securitas Technology has made a significant charitable contribution to bolstering K9s United’s mission. Training, equipment, and resources K9s United is a d...

Securitas Technology, a global pioneer in security solutions integration and alarm monitoring, was recently awarded the 2024 National System Integrator of the Year by Axis Communications at its 19th annual Axis Connect and Converge Conference (ACCC) held in Nashville, TN.  The company was recognised for its innovative solutions and dedication to meeting its clients’ needs. Securitas Technology is known for creating client-centric solutions and has successfully integrated cutting...

Securitas Technology, a global pioneer in security solutions integration and alarm monitoring, has announced the release of its world-renowned 2025 Global Technology Outlook Report. In its seventh year, the report is packed full of data-driven insights designed to help organisations around the world learn more about the trends and innovations impacting the future of security technology. Smart, safe, and sustainable “Innovation isn’t just about adopting the latest technology &ndash...

Securitas Technology, a global pioneer in security solutions integration and alarm monitoring, has announced the release of its world-renowned 2025 Global Technology Outlook Report. Now in its seventh year, the report is packed full of data-driven insights designed to help organisations around the world learn more about the trends and innovations impacting the future of security technology. Roadmap and future investments “Innovation isn’t just about adopting the latest technology...

Securitas UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandra Davis as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective 1st October 2024. Following an extensive internal and external recruitment process. Alex brings over 25 years of experience in senior roles across the innovative materials, manufacturing, and distribution sectors, having spent the majority of her career within the multi-national Saint-Gobain Group and latterly STARK Building Materials UK. Prior roles of Alex As CCO, Alex will...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2024 Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place October 8-9 at the Westin New York Grand Central in New York City. At SNG 2024, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis. This year’s Securing New Ground conference will shape industry trends and offer opportunities t...

Securitas Technology Corporation, a world pioneer in security solutions integration and alarm monitoring, has announced its participation at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 show, September 23-25, in Orlando, Florida. Visit Booth #1400 to discover firsthand how to elevate the security strategy. Securitas Technology will unveil its world-renowned annual Global Technology Outlook Report, featuring insights, trends, and data on emerging security topics across multiple verticals. T...

Securitas Technology proudly celebrates the second anniversary of its transformational acquisition of STANLEY Security and STANLEY Healthcare. The STANLEY businesses joined together with Securitas Electronic Security to form Securitas Technology, a $3.2B business and the world’s second-largest commercial electronic security, health, and safety provider.  Partner in security "Two years ago, we brought together the expertise and scale of two iconic security and safety organisations w...

Securitas Technology is proud to announce its recognition as one of the SDM 100 Top Technology Partners of 2024.  This recognition emphasises their position as a pioneer in the electronic security industry and is driven by innovation and excellence.  Excellence and client satisfaction “We are honoured to be recognised as one of the SDM 100 Top Technology Partners of 2024. This is a testament to our team and partners' dedication and innovative spirit,” said Tony Byerly, G...

Securitas Technology proudly celebrates the second anniversary of its transformational acquisition of STANLEY Security and STANLEY Healthcare. The STANLEY businesses joined together with Securitas Electronic Security to form Securitas Technology, a $3.2B business and the world's second-largest commercial electronic security, health, and safety provider. Security and safety partner "Two years ago, we brought together the expertise and scale of two iconic security and safety organisat...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have closed out a successful second annual Security LeadHER conference, a unique event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The sold-out event took place June 24-25, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing together more than 400 security professionals from seven countries. Security LeadHER 2024 builds on the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, gathering attendees o...

Securitas UK has announced a new solution to mitigate one of the biggest risk factors for spontaneous combustion across laundry businesses. Often taking place overnight, when there is no one at the premises, spontaneous combustion is a major cause of laundrette fires, which results in large amounts of damage to businesses at a high cost. Securitas UK, in partnership with Axis Communications, has provided a solution to the issue, in the form of a combination of thermal temperature cameras, optic...

Securitas Technology announced that they will host visitors at their Booth #22053 at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) ISC West 2024 tradeshow, at the Venetian Expo, in Las Vegas, from April 10 – 12, 2024, where they will showcase their newest solution, SecureStat HQ™. SecureStat HQ SecureStat HQ, an intuitive digital platform, combines two industry-renowned security management platforms enabling users to proactively manage and respond to security needs. This web-bas...

The Security & Fire Excellence Awards took centre stage on 4th December 2023 at the iconic JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, UK, with over 1000 people in attendance representing the UK private security sector.   Marking its 24th year, these well-respected Awards celebrate the very best people, projects, and processes the security and fire sectors have to offer.  New categories A significant number of NSI-approved companies from across the UK emerged as both winners...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, announced a technology integration enhancement with central station monitoring software provider Immix to securely connect any business location using the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) with any central station using Immix. The integration brings the distinct advantages of cloud, including greatly simplified installation, robust end-to-end cybersecurity, centralised management of multiple locations, and AI-filteri...

Securitas Technology Corporation (formerly Securitas Electronic Security, Inc.) announced the one-year anniversary of the STANLEY Security and STANLEY Healthcare acquisition, which serves as a significant milestone in its transformation journey towards technology-based solutions and its ambition to be an outstanding global security and safety partner that helps make the world a safer place. The combined offerings and global footprint of these two powerhouse organisations has solidified its expe...

The British Security Awards 2023, an annual awards ceremony organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), was held on 21st June, in London’s Grand Connaught Rooms. The British Security Awards were established to celebrate the achievements, acts of bravery, and innovations made by members of the UK’s private security industry across the systems and guarding services sectors. NSI as sponsor As a long-term supporter of apprenticeships and their significance in helpi...

The BSIA’s flagship event, the British Security Awards, returned to the live stage to recognise security officers and businesses working to keep people, property and places professionally protected during the last 18 months. British Security Awards In its 26th year, held in 2023 at the sold-out Grand Connaught Rooms, the industry celebrated security excellence with 18 awards presented to security officers and businesses in front of clients and leading industry stakeholders. The show als...

Following the acquisition of STANLEY Security, that was completed and consolidated into Securitas as of July 22, 2022, the Group has defined new financial targets of 8-10 percent technology & solutions annual average real sales growth, 8 percent Group operating margin by year-end 2025 and a net debt to EBITDA ratio below 3.0x. Securitas will present the strategy and roadmap for the new targets, as well as a trading update for STANLEY Security, at an investor update today at 2.00 p.m. CEST....

The inaugural Fire and Security Matters Awards took place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 28th April 2022. Celebrating organisations, teams and individuals from across the UK, the black-tie gala dinner and awards ceremony included a significant number of NSI approved companies and their representatives who have achieved the highest standards of excellence and innovation in their pursuit to keep people and property safe. More than 400 guests from the fire and security sectors attended...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) announces its regional security personnel winners for 2022, recognising security officers across the United Kingdom for their commitment to keeping people and property safe. The BSIA’s regional security personnel awards are part of the Association’s British Security Awards, which returns to the London Marriott Grosvenor Square on 29 June. All regional winners will now go forward as national finalists. Security personnel categories T...

Securitas is acquiring Supreme Security Systems, a top 50 alarm monitoring company in the US. The acquisition increases Securitas’ service capabilities and client offerings in the northeast US and aligns with Securitas’ ambition to double the size of its security solutions and electronic security business by 2023. The purchase price is approximately MUSD 20 (MSEK 180). The acquisition will be accretive to the Group operating margin through its resilient recurring monthly revenue (RM...

On 6th December, Securitas UK marks the season of goodwill with the release of ‘Ascending - Song for the Homeless’, a charity single song performed by talented members of the company’s staff. The COVID-19 pandemic has made life harder for everyone and in particular, for those in key worker roles, including those in on-site security roles. So, in the summer of 2021, Securitas UK decided to generate some fun and entertainment, by running an in-house ‘Securitas Has Got Tale...

Gratitude is a free public art installation of 51 beautifully sculptures, each unique design created by artists from across the UK. Securitas is the only security company sponsoring a sculpture and it is extremely proud to represent the industry as it expresses gratitude to every security officer and engineer and recognises the role they played as key workers during the pandemic. In expressing gratitude, Securitas also wants to honour those employees and key workers the country has lost along t...

Securitas is proud to continue its commitment to forge women's equality in the workplace and celebrate the contribution and achievement of women on International Women’s Day on Monday, 8th March 2021. Free workshop sessions Securitas is hosting a number of free sessions throughout the day and every employee is welcome to join in live workshops, ranging from desktop yoga, mindfulness, maternity and parental leave, to challenging assertively in the workplace, a workshop that supports the g...

Securitas UK has been officially recognised as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for its commitment to delivering exceptional people management and HR strategies. The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR best practices survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion and more. Promot...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected 12 recipients for the inaugural SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship – a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum designed to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for a diverse security workforce. Through this new scholarship – open to SIA members and student members – each awardee will receive $6,650 to use toward continuing education and professional development courses, conferences or w...