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Bromsgrove-based security and monitoring company, Ecl-ips, is celebrating its win at the North Worcestershire Business Awards 2024. Best use of Technology Ecl-ips was a winner in the ‘Best use of Technology’ award category at the event at Hogarths Stone Manor near Kidderminster. Ecl-ips beat two other finalists: Redditch-based TSR Electrical Group and StarkEV, an electrical vehicle charging point installer to win. The security installer was among the 30 local businesses that were...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and RapidDeploy, the pioneering cloud-native solution provider for public safety, announced a strategic industry partnership. The companies will collaborate to provide Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs) and field responders with enriched, real-time critical information to enable faster, more effective emergency responses during g...

Bromsgrove-based security and monitoring company, Ecl-ips, is counting down to the North Worcestershire Business Awards on Thursday 21 November 2024 at Hogarths Stone Manor near Kidderminster. The company is among the 30 local businesses that have been short-listed for an award. Ecl-ips is a finalist in the ‘best use of technology’ award category along with Redditch-based TSR Electrical Group and StarkEV, an electrical vehicle charging point installer. Vape detector The nomination...

The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2024 recently concluded in Barcelona, bringing together experts, innovators, and city pioneers from around the world to explore the future of urban transformation. Dahua Technology took centre stage with its comprehensive lineup of smart city solutions under the theme “Together For A Sustainable Future”, demonstrating how advanced AI, IoT, and big data technologies are driving more sustainable, efficient urban environments. AIoT-powered so...

Codelocks has added the KitLock by Codelocks KL1200 NetCode® electronic locker lock to its KitLock range, to provide flexible, temporary access for heavy-duty, high-use environments where additional robustness is required. It is particularly suitable for self-service locations, storage facilities, and lockers, for granting temporary access to event and school lockers, and storage areas in holiday rental homes as the addition of Codelocks NetCode® Technology allows the owner or mana...

Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 has concluded at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando, Florida. Presented by ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, the event offered discussion and idea exchanges for the global security community. Attendance exceeded projections, with 16,000 registrants from 86 countries along with approximately 500 exhibiting companies demonstrating the latest security solutions.  Attendees diversity "GSX...

Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control technology revolutionising security through facial authentication announced a strategic partnership with CBORD, a provider of integrated technology solutions used on higher education and healthcare campuses across the country. Together, Alcatraz AI and CBORD will deliver a safer and more secure campus environment, protecting students, patrons, and staff. Frictionless access This partnership combines and levera...

Students of all ages are back in the classroom this fall and as they sit at their desks, in the cafeteria or outside, a reliable, comprehensive physical security ecosystem is pivotal. Whether it’s initiating a school-wide lockdown with one button, alerting school officials of a propped door or detecting vaping and bullying in bathrooms, Motorola Solutions’ technology - on display at GSX 2024 - is playing an essential role in school safety and security.  Access control te...

Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024, the annual conference of ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, closed on day two in Orlando, FL. Concluding the afternoon of Wednesday 25 September, the event features an extensive program with more than 200 education sessions, daily keynote speakers and general sessions, and a show floor with approximately 500 pioneering innovators from the security industry.  Prevalence of AI Tuesd...

ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, opened its annual conference—Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 in Orlando. The event will continue through 25 September and feature more than 200 education sessions and approximately 500 exhibitors.  This year GSX featured two days of pre-conference events on Saturday and Sunday, including Secure Horizons: An Immersive Experience for Senior Security Executives, ASIS Volunteers’ Day, the...

Corbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, will proudly showcase its enhanced portfolio of locks featuring visual status indicators at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) from September 23-25, 2024, in Orlando, FL. These innovative locks offer instant visual verification of whether a door is locked or unlocked, addressing security, safety and privacy needs across various applications. Extended portfolio of locks "The newly extended portfolio of Corbin Russwin locks with visual status indicator...

SARGENT, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is set to showcase its newly expanded lineup of locks featuring visual status indicators at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in booth 1434. These innovative locks provide instant visual verification of door status, enhancing security, safety, and privacy while delivering robust, enduring protection across diverse applications. Innovative door control solutions "This advanced offering of locks with visual status indicators is testimony to SARGENT’s c...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is highlighting its Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit and other innovative key control solutions for educational security starting at GSX 2024.  The EKG Kit is designed to enhance emergency response and lockdown procedures in educational institutions, corporate campuses, and more, and is featured at booth #1287 alongside a comprehensive range of key control and asset management solutions. Other key control solut...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions returns to Global Security Exchange (GSX) for 2024's powerhouse get-together of security professionals from around the world. Digital access control Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 1434 from September 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  The company will showcase its latest innovations in comprehensive door security and digital access control, featuring products and solutions to protect lives, assets, data, and more. Fu...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions recognised Lieutenant Ben Jones (Winston-Salem Police Department), Steve Camsey (The Salvation Army), and Jamie Lewsadder (La Cañada School District) as its inaugural Safety Champion Award winners. More than 1,600 security and IT pioneers gathered at VerkadaOne to celebrate these Safety Champions for their impact on communities across the country and tireless work to keep people and places safe. Class of Safety Champions "We...

911inform, a pioneer in comprehensive emergency response solutions, proudly announces that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has officially designated its innovative emergency management platform as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act. This prestigious designation recognises 911inform's critical role in enhancing public safety and its ability to prevent, detect, and deter acts of terrorism. SAFETY...

Artificial intelligence, public, school, and corporate security, and cyber- and tech-related crimes are growing concerns making headlines daily. Global Security Exchange (GSX) by ASIS International brings together thousands of security professionals from approximately 100 countries to address these issues and more. Members of the press are eligible to receive a free all-access pass. For security reasons, a press badge is required to enter the event, so if they are interested in attending,...

Acts of violence in schools have taken a heavy toll. The lives of students and staff have been lost. Public faith in the safety of their schools has been shaken and the ability of schools to educate has been adversely impacted. The review and analysis of these incidents indicate that many were preventable.  Need for school security Currently, information and guidance for schools on effective prevention, mitigation, and response to potential acts of school violence is scattered and someti...

ThinCats, the alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs has supported Ranger Fire and Security with their latest acquisition of fire door business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd (FDS). First acquisition Ranger, which launched in February 2024, has already acquired four other businesses following Transitional Capital from ThinCats and private equity backing from Hyperion Capital – all in the active fire space – AFIL Ltd, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, Syncro Group Ltd and IPH Fire Solu...

In the month that the world marks World Suicide Prevention Day, which is hosted on 10 September, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent security groups, First Response Group (FRG), has joined the Security Consortium for the Prevention of Suicide (SCPS). Founded three years ago, SCPS is a network of security groups and people in both the public and private sectors working in collaboration to prevent suicide, with a particular focus on those working in the security profession which suf...

Award-winning manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is excited to announce the expansion of its training team with the addition of James Robinson as Senior Instructional Designer and Toni Fisher as Instructional Designer, based at the Global Headquarters. James and Toni join Gallagher with a mission to shape the future of Gallagher's training and enablement, delivering superior learning outcomes and empowering Channel Partners and End Users with the training tools they need to succeed. New possibi...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, announced the availability of ZeroEyes One (ZEO), a first-of-its-kind AI-powered, human-verified gun detection solution available for deployments ranging from 1-16 IP cameras. With this new offering, ZeroEyes’ pioneering proactive security software, which currently protects thousands of buildings for hundreds of customers in 42 state...

Viking Electronics proudly announces its commitment to enhancing school safety through the support of Alyssa's Law, which mandates panic buttons in schools to expedite law enforcement response time during emergencies.  Alyssa's Law, named in honour of Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the tragic Parkland school shooting, requires schools to install panic buttons for quick law enforcement notification. Viking panic buttons are ideal tools in fulfilling this mandate. The PB-3 and PB-3-IP provide...

Intrado Life & Safety, a global pioneer in public safety solutions announced a partnership with GeoComm, a provider of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data. This partnership aims to enhance data available via Intrado’s Spatial Insight product by integrating interior GIS data from critical buildings, including schools, airports, courts, and hospitals, thereby improving emergency response capabilities. Spatial Insight offering "The call centres that support our first responders...

An overwhelming majority (96%) of parents in the United States support a mandate requiring schools to share security cameras with 911 Communications Centres during emergencies, according to a survey of K-12 parents. A federal mandate was preferred by 56% of parents, 29% wanted a community-level requirement, and 11% favoured a school district mandate.  Camera Sharing is a new technology that gives Emergency Communication Centre telecommunicators (911 professionals) instant access to securit...

Critical Response Group (CRG), the nation’s pioneer in critical incident mapping data, has become an Industry Partner in the ZeroNow alliance of educators, security specialists, technology experts and students working to bring violent incidents in schools to zero. CRG combines military-inspired techniques and rigorous on-site verification processes to deliver detailed, accurate, and human-verified critical incident maps that enhance emergency response coordination and save lives. Public...

Cyware, the pioneer in threat intelligence management, security collaboration, and orchestrated response, announced the appointment of Terrence Driscoll as Chief Information Security Officer. Terrence is an accomplished cybersecurity expert with an exceptional record of execution and leadership. He most recently served as Managing Director, Global Head of Security and Controls Assurance for JP Morgan Chase & Company where he led a global team responsible for Security Architecture, Security...

Metrasens, a provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications announced its ongoing strategic partnerships with K-12 public school districts across the United States. By addressing the critical issue of extracurricular event safety, Metrasens solidifies its position as a pioneer in school safety and the go-to partner for enhancing security at campus events. School safety In the dynamic security landscape within educational settings, ensuring safety durin...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, and California’s San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD) announced the successful first year of their collaboration to protect school faculty, students and volunteers with ZeroEyes’ AI-based gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution. Working to coordinate with and educate responding law enforcement ag...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is excited to bring its key control safety solutions to the 20th Annual National School Safety Conference being held in Orlando, FL July 29-August 2. On display in booth #100 and tabletop T-15 are advanced key control solutions for K-12 and Higher Education applications, including the innovative Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit, which allows for quick access to critical keys in emergencies, as well as the industry-pi...