Intruder alarm communicators News

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity pioneer, revealed a continued annual decline in its Cyber Risk Index (CRI) score. The figure stood at an average of 38.4 for the year, down by 6.2 points from 2023. The data shows a clear trend that organisations leveraging proactive security approaches are seeing measurable risk reduction.  Proactive security with AI Rachel Jin, chief enterprise platform officer at Trend Micro: “Trend customers are embracing our vision for proa...

The Keyholding Company (TKC), a tech-enabled security services company, has officially become B Corp Certified. It joins a global community of around 9,000 businesses dedicated to meeting high standards of environmental and social impact. Ethical business practice B Corp is a global standard for ethical business practice established by B Lab. This non-profit organisation is working towards a common vision of “business as a force for good”. Being B Corp Certified represents a comm...

The Orange County Emergency Services, Public Safety Communications Division became the 146th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and the 14th ECC in the State of North Carolina to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Implementation of ASAP "The ASAP program provides our ECC with most accurate and timely alarm notifications possible while reducing the workload of our Public Safety Telecommunicators. The implementation of ASAP provides significant benefits...

In a world where worship places serve as the beating heart of communities, their significance cannot be overstated. Regardless of the religion, sacred spaces are the basics of spiritual worship and practice. The sacred spaces create unity, offer comfort, and also assert the customs of followers.  Security in sacred spaces From mosques to churches, temples to synagogues, the security of these sources becomes the top priority; it is the fundamental necessity of religious freedoms for foste...

Euralarm urges the European Commission to extend the Article 11(3) exemption of the Batteries Regulation to include smoke alarm devices, carbon monoxide alarms, and gas alarms. These products should meet the following criteria:  Life Protection: Explicitly designed to protect human lives within living environments.  EN Product Standard: Tested and approved according to valid EN standards.  10-Year Battery: Powered by a portable battery that reliably supplies the device for a...

Hikvision has launched the AX HOME series wireless alarm system designed to meet the needs of homeowners. The AX HOME Series builds on Hikvision’s commitment to deliver cutting-edge, reliable alarm systems that are both cost-effective and user-friendly. AX HOME series Certified to meet European Standards for Intruder Alarm Systems EN grade 2, the AX HOME series ensures homeowners a robust protection system that meets some of the world’s most demanding industry standards....

As the global supply chain continues to shift, with manufacturing as a key driver, Vietnam, ASEAN’s fastest-growing market has grown bolder in its development aspirations. From integrated security to fire safety, smart buildings, and smart parking solutions, these business prospects are emerging. Secutech Vietnam 2024 Secutech Vietnam 2024 will once again take place at the heart of the country, Ho Chi Minh City, at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, from 14 –16 August 2...

The fire safety and security industry is facing a talent shortage, as many experienced professionals are retiring and fewer young people are entering the field. This is a challenge, but also an opportunity, for the industry to attract and retain the best and brightest talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.  Live webinar Euralarm will organise a live webinar on attracting and retaining talent on Thursday, 18 April 2024. The webinar will start at 16:00 CET and run until 17:30 CE...

Orisec, an award-winning British manufacturer and designer of Grade 2 and Grade 3 intruder alarm products, has recently launched a comprehensive range of black intruder detection and control equipment, including keypads, shock sensors, magnetic contacts, and motion detectors, as well as speakers and sounders.  The Black collection is an exciting new addition to Orisec’s popular range of products, giving both engineers and end users the option of either black or white aesthetics, depe...

SightLogix, the major innovator of outdoor video security solutions, is introducing thermal-based AI alarm filtering, an edge-based solution that significantly enhances outdoor performance. This development augments SightLogix's "above all, don’t miss" detection architecture, aiming to virtually eliminate outdoor nuisance alarms while maintaining the highest Probability of Detection (PD). For new and existing customers Designed for perimeters and outdoor areas, the thermal edge-based AI...

Resideo Technologies Inc, a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced that it is helping protect the safety of Norwegian apartment building residents with new award-winning multifamily services offered through the acquisition of sfty AS. sfty team The sfty team, based in Oslo, is one of Norway's fastest-growing alarm companies. They currently protect over fifteen thousand apartment building residents through powerful and user-friendly safety management software...

UK-based intruder detection manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to announce the upgraded and enhanced version of their SmartCom 4G communicator. Following a focused programme of development, the advanced gateway communicator benefits from enhanced connectivity across all 4G bands. Signal sensitivity Signal sensitivity on all the main bands has also been improved increasing the usable range from masts in some instances by up to 4 times.  An all-new antenna also provides a stronge...

Renowned alarm monitoring solution provider, GeminiSense, a part of Bold Communications Limited, proudly announces its strategic partnership with M2M Services, in response to the forthcoming PSTN shut-off affecting countless alarm monitoring centres across the UK and Europe.  This cutting-edge collaboration aims to provide a seamless transition for GeminiSense customers by retrofitting M2M's advanced 5G-ready, dual-SIM alarm communicators in place of outdated analogue phone lines, ensuring...

DICE has been awarded U.S. Patent # 11741825B2 for its video arm/disarm system, which allows users to arm and disarm video security systems using the same standards as alarm panels.  This groundbreaking innovation eliminates the need for physical alarm panels and opens a world of new possibilities for video security. Video Arm/Disarm system The Video Arm/Disarm system works by converting camera motion detection and AI object detection into virtual sensors. These virtual sensors can be st...

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...

ECHO support for police alarm response in intruder and hold-up alarm activations is running at a rate of over 40,000 incidents per year. It means these incidents have secured a speedier, effectively prioritised response saving typically between 1 and 4 minutes, as estimated by the Metropolitan Police Service.  ECHO connectivity signalling Since launching in April 2021, ECHO connectivity signalling Intruder and Hold-up alarm activations to the police serve 11 ECHO-connected police forces...

The trend of integrating video software, AI, and IoT technology into industrial property management is enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing sector worldwide. Safety and security solutions Alongside a heightened focus on fire safety, this trend is being actively adopted in Thailand, particularly within its Eastern Economic Corridor development.  With Thailand's GDP projected to accelerate to 3.9% in 2023, Secutech Thailand exhibitors are gearing up to ride t...

Intego Warranty, Inc., dba Alarm Protect™, is pleased to welcome Lanier Rep Group (LRG) as its newest and exclusive manufacturer’s rep firm offering the Alarm Protect™ Security Equipment Protection Plans to the industry. LRG will broaden Intego’s presence nationally with the LRG footprint in TX, LA, OK, AR, MS, CO, NM, MO, IA, NE, KS, MN, WI, IL, North, and South Dakota, and through its nationwide rep alliances. Equipment protection plan “Intego Warranty is...

Amthal has installed a bespoke integrated system, designed to ensure the fire safety and security of staff, volunteers, and visitors at Youth Talk, a local youth counselling service. Youth Talk Based in St Albans, Youth Talk provides free confidential counselling services to young people aged 13 to 25 who live, work, or study in the local area. With over 3,500 counselling sessions taking place each year, the safety and security of its staff and clients are of paramount importance. Around-the...

Hexagon’s Geosystems division announced a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V Mobile Intrusion Detection (MIND) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and i...

Fiber Sensys, part of the OPTEX group, a sensor manufacturer for more than 40 years, has launched EchoPoint™ Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS) for advanced intrusion detection across the highest security sites. EchoPoint™ series The latest evolution in fiber optic sensing technology, the new EchoPoint™ series utilises intelligent detection algorithms to provide point detection of +/- 6m in a range of up to 100km. This highly accurate and reliable detection makes the sensors...

Cygnus, a developer, and manufacturer of fully compliant and wireless fire detection and alarm systems will be displaying its ground-breaking SmartNet range at The Fire Safety Event 2023. The complete range of fully wireless, EN54-compliant wireless fire detection and alarm devices will be available for visitors to view on stand 3a/B10. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 25-27th April 2023, The Fire Safety Event 2023 is a must-attend for anyone who has a focus on improving life safety, bu...

Honeywell announced the launch of the Morley-IAS Max fire detection and alarm system that helps improve building and occupant safety. The compact, powerful, performance-driven intelligent fire alarm control panel offers installers and end users a technically advanced range of functions that is easy to install, commission, and maintain.  Features The system features an advanced 7-inch touchscreen panel, providing a highly intuitive and ergonomic user interface. The panel displays co...

Touting impressive attendance figures, ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a robust 56% year-over-year gain in attendance for ISC West 2023, hosting over 27,000 security industry professionals in Las Vegas from March 28-31 to learn, see, and experience the latest security technology trends.  Comprehensive and converged security trade event "As the nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security trade event of the year, a...

G4S and the Aarhus Municipality in Denmark, and Aarhus Kommune in Danish, have entered into a multi-year agreement to collaborate on a complex and wide-ranging upgrade of the burglar alarm systems and video surveillance at hundreds of council-owned and managed buildings.  In the western and southern zones of the greater city area in east Jutland, G4S will audit the existing alarm systems in 285 buildings, ranging from schools and kindergartens to council buildings such as town halls, sport...

Art spaces with valuable exhibits are always a challenge for the security industry. Mobile constructions, architectural features, and a great number of visitors require flexible solutions for complex protection. Module of temporality (MOT)  Module of temporality (MOT) is a 417 m2 exhibition space. It consists of 27 metal containers. There are paintings, sculptures, installations, and audiovisual works of 28 artists from 10 countries inside the containers. The exhibition is devoted to th...

Monitoreal, a global provider of intelligent home and commercial security surveillance systems, has announced its integration with the popular intruder alarm system - Ajax. This powerful pairing allows users to create an accurate video detection perimeter around their property, that proactively deters intruders and monitors security events in real-time. Monitoreal’s AI-based object detection Monitoreal’s AI-based object detection can conveniently be armed and disarmed in tandem wi...

Dahua Technology USA, a pioneer, video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, announces a new 2x4MP multi-sensor ePoE camera series and improved classification of their Night Colour low-light technology.  Night Colour Technology has been recategorised across all Dahua Technology USA cameras that utilise this technology, a move that helps security dealers and integrators more efficiently choose the appropriate camera for superior performance in low-light environments. The first generatio...

Bold Communications Limited, a provider of commercial alarm monitoring solutions, announces the launch of Gemini LiveView, a powerful platform for creating and sharing interactive dashboards, visualisations, and reports. This new platform is specifically designed to meet the needs of the alarm monitoring sector, enabling users to track and analyse data to make informed decisions and improve processes. Quickly identify patterns Gemini LiveView is available to Bold and GeminiSense customers fre...

Corps Monitoring, a division of certified Social Enterprise, Corps Security, has partnered with a provider of home and business security systems, Texecom Monitor to provide clients with a one-stop solution for signaling.  Texecom Monitor  Texecom Monitor offers signalling to leading Alarm Receiving Centres and is part of Texecom’s suite of digital solutions specifically designed to help professional installers grow and optimise their business. Digital integration with the Cor...