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Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is exhibiting its innovative portfolio of solutions at Intersec Dubai 2025 from January 14–16. Visit stand S2-D18 to explore advanced power solutions that boost critical infrastructure resilience, extend range, maximise system uptime, and enable seamless scalability. Modern security systems “Altronix continues to lead the industry by delivering solutions that enhance system performance, efficiency, and reliability while addressing the ever-evolving requirements of modern security systems,” said Ronnie Pennington, Director of Sales for the Americas for Altronix. “At Intersec, we’re excited to showcase our expanded product line, including groundbreaking power and datacom solutions that help our customers achieve seamless operations with greater efficiency and control.” Altronix solutions featured at Intersec Dubai 2025 Extended Ethernet Solutions: Pace: Extends Ethernet beyond traditional limits, supporting connectivity over two-wire cabling up to 1000 metres or structured cabling up to 500 metres, ideal for long-distance industrial and IP applications. NetWay Spectrum with EBC48: Hardened outdoor PoE switches provide up to 90 W per port with an integrated rapid battery charger supporting extended backup times for remote deployments utilising fibre optic cabling. eBridge: Upgrade to IP utilising existing coax infrastructure, saving valuable time and labour, increasing the ROI. Integrated Access Control Systems: Trove™ Series: Offers pre-wired, pre-configured solutions for seamless integration supporting over 50 of the pioneering access brands such as AMAG, AXIS, Brivo, Mercury, Software House, TDSi, and many more. Features include versatile mounting options, including scalable wall-mount and extended rack-mount configurations. Tango™ Series: Convert a single 802.3bt PoE input into a regulated 24VDC and/or 12VDC output. Tango leverages low-voltage installation methods, reducing labour costs associated with dedicated conduits and wire runs to power access control systems. Redundant Power Management: Circ1ATS: Multi-path power solutions, ensure seamless power transitions with two independent 115VAC or 230VAC inputs, minimising downtime during power shifts to maintain critical security operations. Enhanced Connectivity and Remote Monitoring: LINQ™ Network Power Management: Enables remote monitoring, control, and reporting of power diagnostics, optimising system performance and uptime. Visit Altronix at booth S2-D18 during Intersec Dubai 2025 to see live demonstrations of these technologies and discuss how Altronix solutions can optimise security projects.
Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces it will be joining forces with fellow Vitaprotech Group companies - Harper Chalice, PRYSM, and Hirsch for its forthcoming appearance at Intersec 2025, which takes place from 14th – 16th January in Dubai, UAE. The combined stand, S3 B32, will offer visitors a comprehensive insight into the best access control, perimeter intrusion detection, and intelligent monitoring solutions. Secure access control Thibaut Galland, Vitaprotech Group’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the UK commented, "TDSi has been a fixture at Intersec in Dubai for many years, showcasing the best in secure access control with a well-deserved reputation for technical excellence and outstanding service." He adds, "With our group members working in close collaboration to deliver the best-integrated security solutions on the market, this event is the ideal opportunity for visitors to meet the Harper Chalice, PRYSM, and Hirsch teams, who will be providing expert assistance and advice on specific security requirements and projects, all in one place." GARDiS v3.0 GARDiS is perfect for any secure access control application, including ACaaS and easily adapting access control TDSi will be discussing the latest and largest upgrade to its GARDiS Software platform, GARDiS v3.0, and giving visitors to Intersec the first preview of its extensively expanded features list. The company will also be on hand to talk about its extensive range of GARDiS hardware, which delivers a highly scalable browser-based solution that utilises browser-based software for ease of installation and use. GARDiS is perfect for any secure access control application, including Access Control as a Service (ACaaS), and easily adapting access control to the security needs of a rapidly evolving world. TriSecure solution, AppVision™ Hypervision platform Meanwhile, Harper Chalice is set to showcase its products, including the NPSA (CPNI) approved TriSecure solution, which combines FenceSecure PIDS and PulseSecure electric fence, along with the NPSA (CPNI) approved HatchSecure detection system. PRYSM will present its AppVision™ Hypervision platform, designed for security, safety, and technical management systems. Open, scalable, and neutral, it ensures the integration and management of equipment and applications within a single interface, no matter the project’s size or complexity. ScrambleFactor SF.3 Reader Hirsch’s solutions are designed for the most secure facilities and span physical access control New Vitaprotech members Hirsch will showcase its range of Secure Access Control Units and Readers, including the award-winning ScrambleFactor SF.3 Reader. Hirsch’s solutions are designed for the most secure facilities and span physical access control, video intelligence, and identity and smart card reader solutions. Intersec 2025 Intersec 2025 follows on from the event’s celebration of 25 years of success in 2024, where it attracted over 47,000 trade buyers from 141 countries, drawing in visitors from the Middle East and well beyond to see the latest and best in security solutions. TDSi, Harper Chalice, PRYSM, and Hirsch will appear at Intersec 2025, on Stand S3 B32, at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 14th – 16th January 2025.
Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces that its Managing Director, John Davies, will retire from his role at the end of 2024. TDSi's existing senior team will continue to operate the business as usual under the leadership of Thibaut Galland, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the United Kingdom at TDSi's parent organisation, Vitaprotech. John Davies joined TDSi in 2003, pioneering a management buyout of the business in February 2005. In 2019 John oversaw the next chapter of TDSi’s journey when it joined Vitaprotech, a major international group of premium security providers of solutions in access control and management, smart monitoring, and perimeter intrusion detection. TDSi’s product developments As part of the wider Security Industry, John is also a hugely respected and well-recognised figure As part of the wider Security Industry, John is also a hugely respected and well-recognised figure, offering his expertise for the benefit of others outside of TDSi by representing both the BSIA and Worshipful Company of Security Professionals for many years. Along with TDSi’s ongoing product developments, most recently with the launch of GARDiS Hardware and Software and an ever-expanding suite of Access Control Integrations; John has overseen large TDSi projects in notable sites around the world, including major infrastructure projects for the Royal Thai Navy, Brunei Telecom, Shanghai Metro, China Petroleum Corp and China Coal. John’s incredible leadership Upon the announcement, Thibaut Galland commented, "John leaves TDSi with a fantastic, growing team of industry professionals and a strong senior leadership group, all of whom are committed to developing the great foundations left by John to ensure our future success." He adds, "The whole team at TDSi would like to express their gratitude for John’s incredible leadership, dedication and support throughout his years here. John’s passion and commitment over the course of his 21 years at TDSi have been central to the success of the business."
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Big news on the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) front is closing out 2024, a year in which several shifts changed the face of the physical security manufacturer community. Announced in December, German giant Bosch Group is selling its Building Technologies division’s product business for security and communications technology to the European investment firm Triton. Bosch division selling to Triton The transaction encompasses three business units – Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication – and thus the entire product business of Bosch Building Technologies that was offered for sale. All 4,300 associates employed in these units at more than 90 locations worldwide will be taken over. The transaction reflects a growing confidence in the security market among private equity companies such as Triton, Becklar, and Volaris. Sharing best practices Acre Security and Bosch will remain independent, standalone companies under Triton’s ownership Acre Security, previously acquired by Triton, has benefited from Triton’s strategic guidance and expertise, according to the company, which is confident Bosch will experience the same level of support and opportunity to thrive. Acre Security and Bosch will remain independent, standalone companies under Triton’s ownership, but will benefit from the potential to collaborate and share best practices as part of the broader Triton portfolio. Resideo acquires Snap One Earlier in 2024, there were other large M&A transactions. In the spring, Resideo Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of technology-driven products and solutions, agreed to acquire Snap One Holdings Corp., a provider of smart-living products, services, and software to professional integrators. The transaction is valued at $1.4 billion, inclusive of net debt. Upon closing, Snap One becomes part of Resideo's ADI Global Distribution business. Honeywell buys Carrier’s Access Solutions In late 2023, Honeywell announced plans to enhance and strengthen its building automation capabilities with the acquisition of Carrier Global Corporation’s Global Access Solutions business for $4.95 billion, in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition, which played out through 2024, includes both hardware and software solutions, adding three respected brands to Honeywell’s portfolio with a focus on life safety and digital access solutions. Acquired brands include LenelS2, commercial and enterprise access solutions; Onity electronic locks; and Supra cloud-based electronic real estate lock boxes. Hirsch reemerges as an iconic brand The Identiv sale was originally announced in April, subject to regulatory approval Identiv announced plans to sell its physical security business and assets to Vitaprotech, the security solutions provider that also acquired British manufacturer, TDSI, in 2019. The Identiv sale was originally announced in April, subject to regulatory approval. As a result of the sale, Hirsch, a global security technology pioneer advancing physical security, video intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital identification solutions, announces the relaunch of its iconic brand and strengthened focus on the industry’s most complete high-security, end-to-end platform. Ease of use security solutions The move seeks to reposition Hirsch as the global pioneer in physical security, video intelligence, and identity solutions, protecting everything from small enterprises to critical national infrastructure. With a 43-year-strong foundation in the industry, Hirsch’s mission has always been empowering a secure, connected world, combining government-grade high security with ease of use. Milestone and Arcules unite Effective July 1, 2024, global video technology company Milestone Systems announced its merger with the cloud-based video surveillance solutions provider, Arcules. Both companies are owned by Japanese multinational Canon Inc. Based in Irvine, Calif., Arcules was spun off from Milestone in 2017. The merger brings together Milestone and Arcules’ best-in-class capabilities within video management software (VMS), video analytics, and video surveillance as a service (VSaaS), providing a complete video technology offering. More M&A stories in 2024 In other M&A moves in 2024, cloud-based workforce management software provider Synerion USA Inc. acquired cloud-based video surveillance and access control solutions platform Qumulex Inc. Also, the global pioneer in airspace awareness and security, Dedrone, became part of the public safety and technology company Axon. The acquisition unites two companies with a shared mission to improve public safety and national security by staying ahead of persistent and escalating threats, enabling faster, more effective responses and ultimately protecting more lives in more places.
By all accounts, technology development is moving at a rapid pace in today's markets, including the physical security industry. However, market uptake of the newest technologies may lag, whether because of a lack of clear communication or not enough education of potential customers. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: How can the industry do a better job of promoting emerging technologies in physical security environments?
Technology automates tasks, streamlines processes, and improves efficiency in various fields, including physical security. But the success of today’s latest technologies depends on our ability to use them responsibly and efficiently. Optimising our industry’s use of technology requires that the industry’s workforce have the needed skills to operate the latest equipment. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How does technology innovation in security systems impact the skillsets needed by security operators and officers?
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