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Sofradir Group shareholders, Thales and Safran announced the appointment of Jean-François Delepau as its new chairman, with immediate effect. Previously managing director of ULIS, a Sofradir Group company, Mr. Delepau will oversee all the defence, aerospace and commercial market operations of the three companies within the Group: Sofradir, ULIS and US-based Sofradir-EC. “Jean-François’ vision, dedication to excellence and the wealth of his experience and career-long ac...

The 21st century faces global upheavals that will disrupt business operations and the way we live. Rapidly developing digital technologies, social media and climate change are realities posing new types of risks to our security and safety. At PROTECT 2018 to be held on March 12-13, 2018 at the New World Makati Hotel in Philippines, stakeholders from the private sector and government will spend one and a half day to delve on 4 main priority subjects: What every businessman should know about g...

This year's edition of the global fair for civil security will focus on innovative, digital subjects more strongly than ever before. The Advisory Board for Security Essen was recently able to convince itself for this. The fair management presented the realignment of the fair, the renting level and the comprehensive supporting programme to the members of the Advisory Board. The unanimous tenor: The experts, including managing directors of renowned companies in the security sector as well as asso...

A commercial version of the PLAI Agent will be demonstrated by the PSIA at ISC West 2018 in Las Vegas. Johnson Controls (Software House), Kastle Systems, and Princeton Identity will show the interoperability and exchange of identity information between disparate systems. “Having a commercial PLAI Agent, available to any company, is an important milestone for PLAI,” said David Bunzel, Executive Director of the PSIA. “It will enable Physical Access Control System (PACS) vendors t...

Advance Security Group believes Harriet, New Zealand’s first security robot, will change the security industry as the first employee, who never needs a holiday, doesn’t need sick days and can work 24 hours a day. Security robot - Harriet The security robot, Harriet is capable of seeing obstacles, recognising licence plates, uniforms and faces. Mike Marr of Advance Security Group, said “It won’t mean people lose their jobs but rather, offer up new opportunities. What it...

WAMA is pleased to announce the appointment of Surcomtec Limited as its distributor in Nigeria. Since incorporation, WAMA aims to develop a new CCTV ecosystem in which all participants will enjoy the benefits from the company’s growth. Within one year, WAMA has successfully established distribution networks across different regions around the world, with Nigeria being the latest addition to its global presence.  WAMA CCTV technology WAMA is a CCTV technology company incorporated in...

As the world becomes ever more globalised, security suppliers are becoming increasingly susceptible to fluctuations in currency. With almost every business at Security & Counter Terror Expo (SCTX) 2018 importing components and exporting their solutions around the world, for the first time Hermex FX will deliver key insights into the constantly evolving world of foreign exchange (FX) during the show. The FX provider will take to the CNI and Business Resilience Theatre stage to discuss the ef...

Navigating through security integration options can be extremely complicated and time-consuming. Clients demand exceptional performance and functionality in security systems for environments as diverse as retail, commercial, industrial, domestic, healthcare, and monitoring stations. Vanderbilt is positioned to help clients through this maze by finding the best-integrated solutions to solve this challenge. Vanderbilt offers a wide range of integration choices including card management, cloud-bas...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, is launching a new range of high-performance timber doors for the public, commercial & high-end residential market. The new SMARTec timber door range has been developed to offer a complete doorset solution of high-quality, high-performing doors and frames complete with all ironmongery solutions. The doors are suitable for an extensive range of applications, including offices, high-end residential b...

IFSEC Global has announced that Microsoft CSO Mike Howard, security consultant Don Randall MBE and Baroness Neville-Jones, chair of the British Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), star on a 30-strong judging panel for its ‘Top influencers in Security and Fire 2018.’ Lead judge Grant Lecky, co-founder of the Security Partners Forum, drew on his extensive contacts network to appoint a diverse line-up of judges. He said: “Many of these judges were appointed based on strong recomm...

Quadrant Security Group (QSG), a leading provider of turnkey electronic security systems for complex, critical, and highly regulated environments, is to attend this year’s Security & Counter Terror Expo taking place at London Olympia (6-7 March 2018). With over 45 years of systems integration experience, QSG is trusted by organisations vital to UK infrastructure, including transport operators, law enforcement, financial institutions, event and retail venues, government and local autho...

Middle Atlantic Products announced that its Proximity Series Sliding Mounting Plate was recognised with an ISE 2018 Best of Show Award by Installation Magazine. The Proximity Series Sliding Mounting Plate addresses the growing complexities in residential and commercial applications that stem from ongoing decentralisation of systems often located at the display. The editors of Installation Magazine, which covers permanent audio, video, and lighting systems integration within the global market, ju...

TeleEye, a global supplier in video surveillance systems, is pleased to announce the introduction of the new MP2300 Series starlight network camera to their extensive camera product line. The MP2300 Series features 2MP resolution and Sony starlight CMOS sensor, providing efficient and reliable performance for day and night surveillance at a competitive price. The MP2300 Series family comprises of 4 camera models with different designs and features, and yet, all of the cameras integrate with Tel...

BeyondTrust, the cyber security company dedicated to preventing privilege misuse and stopping unauthorised access, has announced the availability of a new book, Privileged Attack Vectors: Building Effective Cyber-Defense Strategies to Protect Organizations. The book, authored by BeyondTrust’s Chief Technology Officer, Morey Haber, and Chief Operating Officer, Brad Hibbert, and published by Apress, details the risks associated with poor privilege management, the techniques that hackers and...

More than 85% of transport networks across Western Europe are planning to install IP cameras in the near future. That’s according to a recent survey commissioned by Axis Communications, the market leader in network video and audio technology, in partnership with the global public transport organisation - The Union Internationale des Transports Publics (UITP). Globally, the transport industry has led the way in using network video for both security and commercial applications. IP video sur...

IDIS, South Korea’s surveillance manufacturer, has announced that the company has signed a distribution agreement with Oprema, a leading UK multi-discipline security solution provider. Oprema, the UK’s fastest growing security provider that is also a Fast Growth 50 Company, has added the full IDIS Total Solution to its line-up. The range of products include the IDIS flagship offerings, including the truly plug-and-play DirectIP as well as the advanced HD analogue over coax solution,...

Tomorrow’s commercial buildings are safer, smarter, more comfortable and efficient. At this year’s Light & Building 2018 show, Bosch experts will showcase networked systems and services at booth C60 in Hall 9.1. Bosch applies its many years of experience as a system integrator and the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) to safeguard people, values and the environment as a complete supplier of building solutions. Foremost among the complete solutions available from Bosch fo...

Door & Hardware Federation’s (DHF) Timber Doorset Group has produced a comprehensive guide to the benefits of ‘factory prepared complete timber doorsets’. The group actively promotes the commercial and legal benefits of specifying complete timber doorsets, as opposed to purchasing individual components from various sources; they are then made up on site. With an all-inclusive list of benefits now available in an easy-to-download publication, it is anticipated that building...

ADT, a provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, announced it has teamed with Arrow Electronics to further expand its distribution arm for its ADT Cybersecurity solutions. ADT Cybersecurity was formed in November 2017 with the acquisition of DATASHIELD and is focused on delivering managed detection and response (MDR) services to commercial and enterprise businesses nationwide. Arrow Electronics is a global provider of...

Anixter International announced it will provide an update on smart building technology on a new Science Channel series, Tomorrow’s World Today. Tomorrow’s World Today is a new technology-inspired television programme dedicated to exploring topics such as sustainability, educating viewers on new technology, and showcasing worldwide concepts around innovation. Tomorrow’s World Today will air on the Science Channel in May 2018.  Aymon DeMauro, VP Branded Content Distributio...

Acuant, a global provider of identity verification solutions, announced a partnership with iDentyTech solutions, a provider of intuitive identity management hardware and software platforms. Under the agreement, Acuant will be the provider of document validation for the iDentyTech IDT platform. “Acuant’s partnership with iDentyTech allows our customers to use kiosks such as IDT Virtual Guard Tower for capturing identity documents and validating visitors on-site,” said Ephram Ye...

UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, has announced the launch of its new HD72 modular euro-profile lockcases, delivering unrivalled performance while meeting essential security standards. Designed for areas where high performance, strength and durability are paramount, the new HD72 lockcases cover an extensive range of specifications, including sashlock, deadlock, mortice latch, deadlocking night latch, bathroom lock an...

Honeywell has announced an array of Performance Series Multi-Format Hybrid recorders and Performance Series Multi-Format HQA (high-quality analogue) cameras. Through an expansion of the current product line, these new multi-format products offer a flexible upgrade and expansion path for SMB video security installations, such as retail, restaurants and small commercial offices. These updates to the Performance Series portfolio can be used to help lower installation costs and provide customers wi...

Anixter International Inc. announced it will provide an update on smart building technology on a new Science Channel series, Tomorrow’s World Today. Tomorrow’s World Today is a new technology-inspired television program dedicated to exploring topics such as sustainability, educating viewers on new technology, and showcasing worldwide concepts around innovation. Tomorrow’s World Today will air on the Science Channel in May 2018. Smart building applications...

National security provider, Ward Security has announced its top performing employees of the year at its annual Star Employee Awards Ceremony. From its 900-strong team, Ward Security presented 15 employees with a Star Award in recognition of their commitment, loyalty and outstanding achievements during their employment in 2017. More than 50 employees were nominated by team leaders and clients to receive a Ward Security Employee Star Award, with all nominees being invited to attend the Award Cere...

GDX by STANLEY Product & Technology, a leading provider of door entry systems, has announced the UK launch of GDX7 – a cutting edge Power Line Ethernet (PLE) system that utilises a standard 2-Core cable for transmitting all communications and power to each component of the system. Suitable for use in a diverse range of housing association applications, as well as commercial environments, the highly robust GDX7 has been approved by Secured by Design - a group of national police projects...

Ares Management has announced that a fund managed by its Private Equity Group has acquired Convergint Technologies, an independent security integrator, from investment funds affiliated with KRG. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Schaumberg, Illinois, Convergint provides comprehensive security integration and fire and life safety services in more than 80 locations across four continents. Since its founding in 2001, Convergint has grown to employ more than 3,400 colleagues as...

Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G), a subsidiary of STANLEY Security and a manufacturer of high security locks and locking systems for safes, vaults and high-security cabinets, has appointed Keith Deaton to Chief Operating Officer. Exceeding business objectives Deaton joined STANLEY Security’s finance team in 2010, and, most recently, served as S&G’s Chief Financial Officer and interim CFO (Canada). In the security industry since 2005, Deaton brings substantial experience to his n...

Ward Security has achieved Cyber Essentials accreditation following an independent assessment of its IT network and systems. The quality mark which was created by the National Cyber Security Centre is a national government standard that demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to cyber security and to maintaining the highest possible standards for its clients. The importance of gaining the accreditation not only demonstrates that Ward Security continues to strive to be the best secur...

Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announced acquisition of Covenant Security Services, a Philadelphia-based security firm, which is a division of Covenant Services Worldwide. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Adding such a well-established company like Covenant Security to our organisation fulfills one of our strategic goals,” said Steve Jones, Allied Universal CEO. “Covenant Security...