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Already a strong player, particularly in New Zealand and Australia, Gallagher is still climbing in the U.S. market, which it sees as a big opportunity to invest in the company. Active in the United States for 10 years, Gallagher undertook a more aggressive growth strategy about five years ago. There are 52 employees in Gallagher’s U.S. security business, and about half the workforce has been hired in the last couple of years. They have grown from three sales territories to 16, operated b...

IDEMIA, the world-renowned secure identity solutions provider, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), has launched the next-generation of Mobile ID. Iowa residents can download the Iowa Mobile ID app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and start using it immediately to verify their identity from their mobile phone at TSA PreCheck® checkpoints at both the Des Moines International Airport and Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, in addition to other participating...

Allegion US, a pioneering provider of security products and solutions, and Quext, a smart technology and services company for the multifamily industry, announced a planned alliance to improve multifamily resident experience while providing owners and operators an opportunity for differentiation and operational efficiencies. The multifamily technology and access control providers will debut the integration at OPTECH, November 1-3, offering multifamily housing professionals from around the world...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management announced the launch of Cohesity SmartFiles on the Snowflake Data Cloud. Data security & management This new integration enables businesses to derive analytical insights from their on-premises and cloud data while maintaining data sovereignty and meeting compliance requirements.  “Snowflake recognises the critical importance of providing customers with advanced data security and management while mining their data fo...

The long-awaited trade fair for security and fire safety will open its doors from 1 to 3 November at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), shining a spotlight on cutting-edge solutions for various sectors including manufacturing, smart cities, the commercial sector, transportation, and hospitality. Spanning 7,500 square metres of exhibition space, the show features over 200 exhibitors from Canada, China, India, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the Uni...

Carlisle Support Services celebrates 23 years of continued service with Tottenham Hotspur, whose stadium was recently awarded the World Football Summit’s Best Venue Award and is home to the world-renowned Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, as well as NFL, and countless other world-class concerts and leisure events.  Having delivered staffing and stewarding solutions to White Hart Lane for 18 years, Carlisle Support Services was awarded full security oversight across the Tottenham Hotsp...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, has launched ‘BioStation 2a’, the world’s first deep learning-based fingerprint recognition solution providing powerful access control features.  Suprema has pioneered fingerprint recognition technology based on deep learning for the first time in the world. BioStation 2a The cutting-edge AI algorithm based on deep learning is embedded in BioStation 2a. This innovation was achieved through Suprema's expertise i...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, announced it has opened a new office in the Tampa, Florida, USA, a further testament to the company's position as an industry pioneer and continued growth within the security industry. The new office marks Aiphone’s first location in the South, and fourth overall in North America. Aiphone currently has offices located in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Laval, QC. The corporate office is locat...

Amthal Group, an independent integrated fire and security systems specialist, has become an approved Gallagher Security channel partner. The specialist partnership network selects independent security companies to operate in partnership and deliver total protection and customer excellence, with expert technical capability and best-in-class guided product installation. Compliance, security, and quality Amthal joins a network of experts across the UK, representing Gallagher Security, with...

Matrix, a renowned pioneer in the field of security solutions, is thrilled to introduce the NVRXS, a dedicated Network Video Recorder tailored for small and medium businesses.  It is understood that smaller enterprises require efficient network video recorders capable of extended data retention without unnecessary frills or features that do not align with their specific needs.  Channel variants The NVRXS is available in three flexible variants: 4-channel, 8-channel, and 16-channel c...

9 in 10 (90%) of Chief Security Officers (CSOs) at large, businesses operating in the UK agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have the biggest impact on physical security operations over the next five years, according to G4S. The finding comes from G4S’s first-ever ‘World Security Report’-a survey of 1,775 Chief Security Officers from 30 countries with total revenue of more than $20 trillion USD. G4S has published the findings ahead of the UK hosting a two-day AI...

UK subsidiary of SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security, completed its acquisition of Osirium, a UK-based security company dedicated to solving complex access needs. This acquisition will feed into the company’s vision to unify visibility, oversight, and protection across all types of access, both regular and highly sensitive, into one solution.  Clarity and real-time control “Enterprises don't have time to sort through access rights across di...

In a world where safety and security are paramount, Monitoreal is proud to announce the launch of the Monitoreal Secure Guard App, allowing Monitoreal users to see what matters most in and around their properties, right from their pockets. Modern living demands modern solutions, and the Monitoreal Secure Guard App is designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. This all-in-one, comprehensive surveillance app offers on-the-go accessibility, making it easier than ever to protec...

Allegion Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Allegion plc has made a $20 million investment in Ambient.ai, the artificial intelligence (AI) powered computer vision intelligence (CVI) company that’s transforming enterprise security operations to prevent security incidents before they happen. Developing seamless access Based in San Jose, California, Ambient.ai applies AI and CVI to existing security camera infrastructure allowing their platform to deliver near human-level visual percep...

With the ever-increasing number of vehicles on the road, it is imperative to constantly improve the quality of transportation monitoring and traffic management in both urban and rural areas. As a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, Dahua Technology released its Intelligent Traffic Solution to provide comprehensive and intelligent road transportation solutions and smart technologies, enabling safer and more sustainable roads and ensuring people's safe and efficient...

Safeguarding and streamlining access into and through education premises is a formidable task. Each user group has specific needs, from teachers, management teams, and cleaners to IT staff and students. Perimeter entrances, and indoor and outdoor spaces all require different levels of security.  Visitors to the premises want a controlled, efficient flow through the site. Staff need timely access to teaching rooms. Student access to the library or IT suite must be filtered and mon...

As the physical security and cybersecurity worlds converge, many industry professionals are finding themselves moving from one realm to the other. Or, more likely, they are embracing both disciplines as integral to the future of security as a whole. One security professional bringing her cybersecurity expertise to the physical security market is Wendy Hoey, Director of Sales, US Sales Leadership, North America, for Milestone Systems. With more than 23 years of experience in cybersecurity, Wend...

Central Community College in Nebraska has multiple campuses and educational centres to serve approximately 90 different communities. CCC’s outdated lock-and-key system and access control technology weren’t meeting their security needs. On one campus alone there are 26 buildings with access control needs for students, staff, and vendors. The security team had to provide targeted scheduled access control for about 15 different user groups. Support and service “From past...

If you were to ask people outside our industry what door and access security entails, chances are their answers would reflect their common encounters with locks, security guards, cameras, and maybe metal detectors, badges, or automatic doors. But if they were curious enough, they’d probably be astounded to learn how extensive, intricate, and interesting the business can be and, of course, how vital it is to life safety, physical security, and cybersecurity.   Integrated, inter...

As the new academic year rolls on, school leaders across the United Kingdom (UK) are facing a stark and unsettling reality: the rising threat of cyber-attacks looms large. Recent reports of cyber-attacks targeting institutions such as Highgate Wood School in Crouch End, St Augustine Academy in Maidstone, and Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, UK have highlighted the pressing need for schools to fortify their cybersecurity defences. In this blog, Advantex explores how outdated infrastructure a...

LRG, inc., an independent manufacturer's rep firm serving the electronic security industry, and Vector Firm, a professional sales and marketing consulting and training business focused on system integrators, are very pleased to announce their newly formed partnership. The alliance was forged by LRG Founder Chris Lanier and Vector Firm Founder and President Chris Peterson. Author's quote Challenges facing any size company with regards to hiring, training, coaching, and retaining top talent &ld...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced the release of its i-PRO NX Recorder Series of professional network video recorders (NVRs), a high-capacity, secure recording solution featuring remote monitoring and no yearly licencing requirements. Designed for medium-sized businesses that require serverless simplicity and cost-effective installation and maintenance, the NX RecorderSeries provides flexible channel expansion and offers c...

The University of New Haven offers a range of National Security and Public Service programmes, some of which were the first of their kind when launched decades ago. Having such a sturdy academic background, the university searched for the proper equipment to let the students practice and polish their knowledge. After thorough market research, the choice was made in favour of Regula 4308S, which is already being used in educational forensic research. Features of Regula 4308S Regula 4308S enab...

In Neuss, Düsseldorf, and Meerbusch, ISR (International School on the Rhine) offers an excellent international education from kindergarten to grade 12. The teachers at ISR prepare students for the world's most prestigious universities, placing great emphasis not only on academic excellence but also on positive character development and the teaching of values. Since 2022, ISR has also been using the DeepHub whiteboard for this purpose.  Test phase from 2022  "The modernisation o...

In the ever-evolving realm of biometric technology, face recognition solutions have surged to the forefront, showcasing remarkable advancements. They offer a seamless and highly secure method for identity verification, capitalising on the distinct features of users' faces. These solutions harness the might of artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, meticulously analysing and identifying unique facial attributes, from the nuances of facial structure to contours and proportions. Thi...

More and more security managers are asking for video management functions that can be operated as comprehensively as possible from a mobile device. With the “SeMSy® Mobile Client” for its Domera® and Panomera® cameras, Regensburg-based manufacturer Dallmeier is now launching a solution that combines the functional and security requirements of professional organisations with the user-friendliness and simplicity of consumer apps.  SeMSy® Mobile Client Security...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced its latest innovation in connected backup power and cybersecurity with the North American launch of its Gigabit Network Card (Network-M3). Network-M3 card  The Network-M3 card features all the enhanced capabilities customers expect from Eaton Gigabit Network Card technology and adds new, innovative features to help organisations meet their unique cybersecurity needs. With capabilities for web-based monitoring and alerts, the Network-M3...

Enlighted, a pioneering property technology company owned by Siemens, has announced the expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its Location Services solution, and the addition of two new partners to the Enlighted AI partner ecosystem. Location Services Enlighted’s Location Services - a Real-Time Location System tracks the location and movement of assets and badges in buildings, using existing Enlighted intelligent lighting infrastructures. With the introduction of AI machine-le...

Employee volunteers from the Chicago metropolitan area branches of Allied Universal® visited areas of Chicago hit hardest by homelessness to distribute coats, clothing, shoes, and meals as part of the company’s Project THERE Souls to Soles project on Oct. 17, 2023. The annual event distributed 200 meals, 235 coats, 200 pairs of pants, 250 pairs of socks, and 35 pairs of shoes to approximately 235 people in need. Giving back to the community “Project THERE partners with charita...

Bosch is realigning its Building Technologies division: in the future, the division is to focus on its regional integrator business, with solutions and services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation. Building Technologies division The company plans to sell most of the Building Technologies division’s product business. This includes the Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication business units, and affects some 4,300 associates at more than 90 locations wo...