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Essence Security, a part of Essence Group, a pioneering technology group developing and supplying wireless, cloud-based security solutions for homes and businesses, announced the integration of its proactive, smoke-generating intruder prevention solution, MyShield, with major monitoring station software providers around the world – the most recent and notable being EBÜS, from German software company Accellence, and American provider COPS Monitoring. Additional software providers integrated with MyShield include: ESI France, Azursoft, Insocam, NXGEN, AlarmControl, Mastermind, Moni, Shrakrak, AlarmSpace, and SoftGuard. As a result of these developments, the availability of Essence’s range of MyShield security smoke solutions will expand significantly across Europe, The United States, and South America. MyShield’s advanced detection MyShield’s integration with these monitoring station software providers allows properties across the globe MyShield’s integration with these monitoring station software providers allows property-owners across the globe to benefit from its unprecedented level of efficacy and proactivity in deterring intruders while ensuring round-the-clock safety. MyShield’s advanced detection capabilities, real-time video verification and audio warnings, on top of its swift-acting smoke intervention, enable monitoring providers to deliver swift and decisive responses to security threats, greatly improving overall safety and security for customers. MyShield Next solution Also available through these monitoring station software providers is the MyShield Next solution, a variation of MyShield without an integrated camera, for scenarios where visual verification is unnecessary or where existing cameras are already in place. MyShield Next is also offered as a wired device for areas with no LTE CAT-M coverage and integrates seamlessly through wired input into existing security alarm systems. Highly adaptable to the specific needs of both end users and installers, MyShield Next is suitable for a variety of use cases and configurations. “By partnering with these pioneering providers, we are making it possible for people around the world to experience the advanced protection offered by MyShield,” said Dr. Haim Amir, CEO and Founder of Essence Group. “These integrations support our relentless pursuit of excellence in security, ensuring property owners receive the highest level of protection.” MyShield’s real-time intervention capabilities MyShield acts as a ‘first responder,’ narrowing the window of time in which intruders can operate The award-winning, first-of-its-kind MyShield device deploys a veil of harmless yet disorienting smoke that fills a room in 30 seconds, forcing intruders off the premises before they can cause harm to people or property. MyShield acts as a ‘first responder,’ significantly narrowing the window of time in which intruders can operate and providing an enhanced level of security to residential and commercial users -- particularly advantageous in high-risk environments with lone workers or unoccupied buildings where rapid response is crucial. “Working together with Essence Security brings a new level of sophistication to our monitoring capabilities,” said Hardo Naumann, General Manager for EBÜS at Accellence Technologies. “MyShield’s real-time intervention capabilities are setting a new benchmark in security response, and we are excited to offer this to our clients." Innovative security solution  "We are pleased to announce our partnership with Essence to bring MyShield's cutting-edge intruder prevention capabilities to our alarm company clients and their customers across North America," stated Jim McMullen, president of COPS Monitoring. “With MyShield, security dealers now have access to an innovative security solution that can give their customers peace of mind, knowing our dispatchers will have new tools to deal with intrusions quickly and enhance the potential for mitigating loss." MyShield’s battery-powered system Easy to install, MyShield’s battery-powered system includes an integrated motion detector, high-definition video camera to eliminate false alarms, voice announcement and rapid action remote smoke deployment. It utilises cellular IoT networks and can be used as a standalone app-based solution or integrated into existing security systems. The low-maintenance device can be easily moved to ensure properties have 24/7 security on demand for reliable protection. Essence Group will be showcasing MyShield and Myshield Next at Security Essen in Essen, Germany, September 17-20 at booth #7C23.

Essence Security, a part of Essence Group, a pioneering technology group developing and supplying wireless, cloud-based security solutions for homes and businesses, announced its collaboration with Point Fort Fichet, France’s pioneering locksmith network and a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB. The partnership aims to distribute and implement Essence’s all-encompassing MyShield-connected smoke-generating intruder prevention solution across France. MyShield is available for private properties, retail establishments and small businesses-specifically those dealing with large volumes of tax revenue-to fortify these spaces against intensifying security threats. Enhancing safety protocols Point Fort Fichet will offer Essence’s MyShield system as a complement to its portfolio The rate of break-ins in France rose nationally by 3% in 2023, creating a demand for active intervention security solutions. As the first standalone security smoke device, MyShield is at the forefront of the battle against security threats with its ability to proactively detect and act to ensure swift intervention and minimal risk to property damage. Through this partnership, Point Fort Fichet will offer Essence’s MyShield system as a complement to its portfolio of preventative security solutions, which helps consumers gain control of their security from a smartphone or tablet. Together, Point Fort Fichet and Essence offer customers the ability to take direct action, enhancing safety protocols and providing peace of mind to business owners and residents alike. Direct intervention capabilities “As theft and burglary rates rise, we are excited to partner with Essence Security to provide our customers with direct intervention capabilities to stop intruders in their tracks,” said Frederic Colin, Managing Director of Fichet Division of ASSA ABLOY France. “MyShield complements our high-security offerings by providing property owners, especially those who own small businesses, with an added layer of protection that takes auto-surveillance up a level to auto-action. At Fichet, we aim to address the demand for comprehensive solutions that are redefining the meaning of security, and we’re proud to collaborate with a company like Essence to help us achieve this goal.” Point Fort Fichet customers MyShield feeds Point Fort Fichet clients full tools over their residential and retail properties’ safety MyShield stands out for its intrusion detection and intervention capabilities through security smoke generation. The award-winning, first-of-its-kind device deploys a veil of harmless yet disorienting smoke that fills a room in 30 seconds, forcing intruders off the premises before they can cause harm to people or property.  MyShield acts as a ‘first responder,’ significantly narrowing the window of time in which intruders can operate and providing an enhanced level of security to residential and commercial users-particularly advantageous in high-risk environments with lone workers or unoccupied buildings where rapid response is crucial. MyShield provides Point Fort Fichet customers full agency over their residential and retail properties’ security. Comprehensive service "In today's dynamic security landscape where threats are constantly evolving, it's not enough to just passively watch; there must be action and intervention,” said Dr. Haim Amir, CEO and Founder of Essence Group.  “Partnering with a security pioneer like Point Fort Fichet ensures home and business owners in the French market will have direct control in protecting their assets. Together we are building on our combined expertise to deliver a comprehensive service that makes properties all over the country safe and secure.” Standalone app-based solution Easy to install, MyShield’s battery-powered system includes an integrated motion detector, high-definition video camera to eliminate false alarms, voice announcement and rapid action remote smoke deployment. It utilises cellular IoT networks and can be used as a standalone app-based solution or integrated into existing security systems. The low-maintenance device can be easily moved to ensure properties have 24/7 security on demand for reliable protection.

Essence Group, a technology group developing IoT-based security, safety, and healthcare solutions and cloud services for homes, families, and businesses announced it was able to meet the vast majority of customer orders for its connected security and senior care devices and systems throughout 2021. Success was achieved due to Essence's strategic partnerships with component suppliers and chip manufacturers, its ability to predict and forecast requirements and place advanced orders according to these models, and the company's strong purchasing power. The robust management of Essence's supply chain mitigated the global disruption caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensured the continued supply of products to all of its customers. 99.5% on-time delivery rate "In March 2021, Essence released a statement describing our proactive resilience and detailed business planning, which ensured minimal interruption to supply during 2020," said Hagai Enoch, COO of Essence Group. "We are proud that this has continued throughout 2021, helping us to greatly exceed market expectations." Essence released a statement describing our proactive resilience and detailed business planning" Throughout 2021, Essence was able to continually source the required items and maintain production levels, resulting in a 99.5% on-time delivery rate to its partners across the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. The continuity of supply enabled Essence customers to continue to support end-users successfully and without any disruption. Strategic planning and decisions "The supply chain disruption forms part of the widescale resources challenges that affected global production, business investment, and labor during 2021 and will likely continue well into 2022," said Dr. Haim Amir, CEO, and Founder of Essence Group. "Our strategic planning and decisions made early in the pandemic relieved these problems and will help us to continue meeting customer demands. Our supply chain management with strategic suppliers will ensure we can maintain delivery of products to customers to generate revenues and maintain constant growth year over year."