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Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration announced the results of its first annual Voice of the Customer Benchmarking Survey, which revealed that the role of physical security professionals has grown increasingly complex requiring intensive IT skills in areas like cybersecurity and cloud computing. Importance of physical and electronic security The survey found that 72% of physical security professionals anticipate that their roles within their organisations will chang...

Cozaint Corp, the developers of intelligent surveillance solutions, has been selected by WGS Group, Inc., a security guard services company with headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, and servicing California, Texas, Florida, and other states, to deliver the BOBBY physical security kiosk system to their customers. WGS Group is looking to augment its human security guard team with advanced intelligent surveillance technologies that offer video surveillance, access control, “smart” sensor ale...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), its training subsidiary Skills for Security, and members SecuriGroup have launched the UK’s first apprenticeship for front-line security personnel. They aim to tackle the outdated image of security and recruit younger people to the industry. The UK is facing an acute shortage of security officers, increased demand for security services, an aging workforce, Brexit, and fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning around 62,000 new security...

Cobalt Robotics, the only machine-learning company to automate repetitive manual security and facility tasks with autonomous robots around the world, has announced a new collaboration with Johnson Controls. Johnson Controls C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system is now integrated with Cobalt’s remote guard service, which includes AI robotics, machine-learning software and human oversight. Cobalt Robotics - Johnson Controls integration With this integration, Cobalt r...

G4S Secure Solutions UK will create almost 100 jobs for those living near Suffolk, close to the Sizewell C nuclear plant. EDF has awarded a £4.3 million interim security contract to G4S. So far, over 50 residents have applied for positions or are in the process of onboarding, including the Contract Manager, James Self. James, who was born and raised in Suffolk, joined G4S in 2018 as a Security Training Manager at Hinkley Point C, in Somerset, before transferring to work at the Sizewell C...

This year, Euralarm started a new initiative focusing on diversity and attracting new talent. The importance of the initiative is underlined by the rapid engineer retention and the lack of competent and qualified engineers. This article details the Euralarm initiative and reviews several activities undertaken by Euralarm and its members. The fire and security industries are industries with a long and rich history. The origins of the fire industry could be traced back to Nero, the Roman Emperor...

Since the beginning of October, all the agents at the security company SOS Cash & Value have been equipped with the intelligent vest from Wearin’, the startup whose Internet of Things (IoT) technology is specifically designed to reinforce the safety and efficiency of its mission-critical teams on the ground. The high-tech vest that SOS Cash & Value’s security guards wear at all times during their mission throughout Switzerland is equipped with environmental and biometric sen...

Comelit-PAC is expanding its PAC Access Control Range with the launch of the 511DCi IP One Door Controller. This feature-rich access controller comes with high security as a standard and the renowned quality that is to be expected from the company that pioneered proximity access control. The new PAC IP single Access Door Controller from the security specialist has been designed with the equal capability of the unrivalled 512 DCi 2 door controller, with the innovative advantage of supporting one...

KEYper Systems, an ASSA ABLOY company and a global provider of innovative key and asset control management solutions, together with iDter, an award-winning developer and manufacturer of an artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance system that puts an end to loitering and property crime, will showcase their joint commercial security solution at NADA 2023 event. KEYper Systems and iDter will be at Booth 233 during NADA 2023, the auto industry event of the year, which is taking place from January...

KEYper Systems, an ASSA ABLOY Company and global provider of innovative key and asset control management solutions, together with iDter, an award-winning developer and manufacturer of an artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance system that puts an end to loitering and property crime, will showcase their joint commercial security solution at NADA Show 2023. KEYper Systems and iDter will be at Booth 233 during NADA Show 2023, the auto industry event of the year, January 26-29, 2023, in Dallas, T...

The safety and security of a building is something that must be at the top of every organisation’s priorities. Protecting equipment, resources and other assets within the building, as well as ensuring those working and operating within the building are safe, is something that cannot be ignored. If organisations aren’t careful, they can end up with outdated or inefficient security measures that mean security or safety can be compromised. Although every building is different and...

As a result of the spread of COVID-19, many airports and airlines have already had to change how they do business. Self-check-in kiosks with biometric technologies, especially facial recognition at security checkpoints, are becoming more common in airports. With these self check-in kiosk machines, airports can offer contactless services, so people can check in for their flights without having to interact to with a human employee. Border control management system The goal of these self-service...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announces the addition of a virtual registration option for its upcoming 2022 Annual Meeting, which will be held in-person at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Oct. 29-Nov. 2nd, 2022. The virtual registration The virtual registration rate for TMA members, as well as non-members, is $950.00. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for streaming for a period of six months. Interested individuals can go to the website for detailed meeting infor...

ADT Commercial, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety, and risk consulting services in the U.S., is nearing commercialization of its intelligent autonomous guarding solutions, and is showcasing new updates to its innovative humanoid robotics and indoor drone technologies Sept. 12–14 at GSX 2022. ADT Commercial’s suite of intelligent autonomous guarding solutions will use AI and AR in combination with autonomous humanoid robots and indoo...

RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is debuting a host of new visitor management-focused features and capabilities for its Presence Control solution here at GSX 2022. Presence Control solution RightCrowd Presence Control reinforces physical access control using unique security wearables that enable human and automated validation of security permissions and safety requirements for everyone present. New Prese...

Does the user want to protect their build more conveniently and efficiently near? Then biometric access control might be exactly what user's looking for. Biometric access control systems are gaining popularity as a more secure way to safeguard physical places such as offices, government buildings, airports, hospitals, and department stores. Research findings  According to the most recent FACT.MR research, the biometric access control segment is expected to dominate the physical access co...

North West-based security firm, CDX Security has announced the launch of a new division, ‘CDX Aviation’, in response to soaring demand for airport security services. The firm, which already has significant experience operating within regional airports, has launched CDX Aviation to further expand its portfolio within the aviation sector, as part of wider strategic plans and ambitions for the company. CDX Aviation The new division, CDX Aviation will assume responsibility for all ess...

As cyber attackers increasingly look to capitalise on accelerating digitalisation that has seen many enterprises significantly increase their reliance on cloud-based solutions and services as well as third-party service providers, software supply chain risk has become a major concern of organisations. Seventy-nine percent of security professionals responding to a recent survey conducted by the Neustar International Security Council (NISC) indicated that their organisation’s reli...

Touchless technology enables users to complete transactions or perform actions with systems touch-free. It leverages optical and biometric sensing capabilities, enabling computer systems to receive instructions through user behaviour or physical movement. Touchless technology helps improve and manage access to financial services and institutions in a number of ways. Types of Touchless Technologies Touchless Sensing Touch-free sensors can detect the presence or movement of a person or obj...

KEYper Systems, an ASSA ABLOY company and a provider of innovative key and asset control management solutions, announced a new strategic partnership with iDter, San Mateo, Calif., developer and manufacturer of a commercial security solution that puts an end to loitering and crime on properties.  iDter, which stands for intelligent and immediate deterrence of crime, uses artificial intelligence (AI) embedded in Niō Guardian nodes located around a property to detect intrusion and take immedi...

Relentlessly innovative security sector specialist, Safer Security Group, has unveiled the next generation of site security technology, with the official launch of its Safer Pod S1. The tech disruptor’s newest product, which has already been taken up by various tier 1 contractors on sites throughout the United Kingdom (UK), is equipped with cutting edge intelligent visual verification, which captures the clearest and highest quality images yet, while it’s innovative anti-masking sen...

Securitas, the security solutions partner with world-renowned technology and expertise, has signed the commitment letter for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will begin the process of developing and validating targets, in order to reduce the Group’s climate impact. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), the World Resources Institute, Worldwide Fund for Nature, and the UN Global Compact. Science Based...

ZeroEyes, Inc., the creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, has announced a formal partnership with Asylon Robotics, a firm that automates security operations by leveraging aerial and ground robotics for perimeter and drone security and intelligence services. The partnership integrates ZeroEyes’ human-verified A.I. gun detection software with Asylon’s aerial drone and robot dog v...

Modern Apprenticeships give young people a head start in the workplace, according to Eva Anderson, 18, who is more than half way through her one-year Modern Apprenticeship training in Business Administration, at innovative security sector specialist, Safer Security Group. Greenock born and bred, Eva Anderson, who attended Notre Dame High School in the town, is undertaking her Modern Apprenticeship as a Junior Administrator / Sales Administrator and is enjoying every minute of it. Modern Appren...

The ACS Pacesetters are pleased to announce that KeyPlus Security Limited is the latest company to join the growing membership. This privately owned company, based in Lancashire,  provides professional security services for commercial, industrial, and public premises along with residential properties, throughout the North West of England. The services include key holding, alarm response, mobile patrols, vacant property inspections, security guarding, and welfare visits. Living Wage Moveme...

As it continues to grow and make inroads into new markets, relentlessly innovative security sector specialist - Safer Security Group is further strengthening its business acquisition expertise, with the appointment of a highly experienced marketing professional. The Paisley-based tech disruptor, Safer Security Group has acquired the services of Kevin Moreland, as its new Head of Marketing, as the company pursues its strategy of building on its successful Scottish business, with a drive into the...

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services company, has announced the appointment of Dan Marston as the Regional Vice President of Allied Universal Technology Services Canada, further solidifying the company’s place in the market, as a top technology security services partner. Allied Universal acquired G4S in 2021, thereby creating the leader in global security services. Prior to joining Allied Universal, Dan Marston served as Regional Sales Director at Telus,...

Allied Universal, the global security and facility services company, has announced the appointment of Darren Pedersen as President of Allied Universal Canada, with the expansion of security services in Canada, under the Allied Universal brand. Allied Universal acquired G4S Secure Solutions Ltd. in 2021, thereby creating the leader in global security services. Darren Pedersen joined G4S Cash Solutions in 1997, starting as Operations Supervisor and worked his way up to General Manager for Mississ...

Allied Universal, the world’s renowned corporate services company, has announced its continued commitment to preventing human trafficking, by partnering with The Teen Project - a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to providing healing and hope to young women, who have survived human trafficking and homelessness. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to receive involuntary labour or services. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Unit...

The Keyholding Company, the tech-enabled security services provider, has announced the relaunch of its emergency and temporary guarding service which gives guarding and facilities managers a “subs bench” of SIA-licenced guards they can call on as cover for holiday, sickness, vacancies, and unplanned absence.  Designed to support both direct clients and clients serviced through channel partners, this renewed focus comes in response to the current nationwide shortage of trained s...