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The Security Industry Association (SIA) is accepting applications for the SIA RISE Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for young professionals. Through the 2023 RISE Scholarship program, powered by the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), selected candidates will receive $3,000 awards that can be used toward continuing education, student loan repayment and professional development programs such as training and certifications. Authority comment “Applying...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, and Data Display Systems (Data Display), creator of cutting-edge business solutions that fuse technology with market intelligence, announces an integration that will enhance the functionality of Data Display’s LobbyTECH Entry Compliance System. LobbyTECH is a comprehensive hardware, software, and back-end system that simplifies and centralises control of reception desk services, visitor management and ba...

Visitors to the Commonwealth Games were protected from the threat of vehicle-borne attacks thanks to months of meticulous planning and the largest ever deployment of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) barriers in the UK. Some 18 months prior to the major event, held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8, the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) started its preparations to help protect everyone attending the games. Vehicle restraint system This involved providing advice to local and...

911inform, the only notification and security management platform that bridges the gap between first responders and organisations, announced the expansion of its Location Discovery Solution (LDS) for legacy enterprise telephone systems across the U.S. The 911inform LDS solution provides RAY BAUM’s Act §506 compliant functionality in existing telephone systems while protecting their investment. The 911inform Legacy solution was originally released for Panasonic but is available on U.S...

Brigade Electronics, a provider of vehicle safety systems has launched a new artificial intelligent vehicle safety system to the UK market. CarEYE® Safety Angle Turning Assistant from EYYES GmbH has been offered by Brigade GmbH in Germany for more than a year and was trialed by its long-standing partner, Geier & Söhne Transportgesellschaft mbH in the country. Geier & Söhne Transportgesellschaft mbH fitted the device, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) t...

Chubb, the UK’s provider of fire safety and security solutions, has launched an employer-volunteer programme to encourage employees to give their time, skills, and energy to help improve and strengthen the communities in which it operates. Under the fitting name – charitAble – the community engagement programme has been designed to promote leadership development and environmental stewardship through employee volunteerism and contributions to worthy community organisations and...

Amthal has worked in partnership with Abels Moving Services Ltd to deliver an all-encompassing takeover and upgrade of the fire safety and security solution at its central site. Based in London, Abels Moving Services is one of the UK’s pioneer specialist international moving companies.  Recognised for its high commitment to quality, since 1988 and renewed in 2016, it has held a royal warrant to Her Majesty the Queen for removals and storage services. With specialist teams also renow...

Pangiam announces the appointment of Steven Greenway as President, Pangiam Commercial. In this role, Greenway will focus his more than two decades of commercial airline leadership experience on continuing Pangiam’s expansive growth in the secure movement of people and goods. “Steven is among the world leaders in solving the unique business challenges in global commercial aviation and digital customer experiences,” said Kevin McAleenan, Pangiam’s Chief Executive Officer....

In a move designed to support installers and specifiers of video surveillance systems, the global manufacturer of professional video switches, media converters, and IP extenders, barox Kommunikation AG, has been selected by UK camera manufacturer Redvision as a key technical partner. In the partnership, barox are providing uninterrupted, reliable PoE and reporting for Redvision’s X4 COMMANDER™ rugged, ball PTZ camera, including on-board illumination. Reliable camera operation The...

38 years after founding Paxton, Tony Ratcliffe, Group Chairman of technology manufacturer Paxton Access Ltd., is stepping down. His son Sholto Ratcliffe will take on the role, continuing Paxton’s international journey and his father’s legacy. Tony Ratcliffe, 73, is a British inventor and successful entrepreneur. He is retiring from his role of Group Chairman at Paxton. This comes after nearly four decades overseeing the company's growth from a small enterprise launching the humble...

Briton, a provider of door controls and exit hardware in the UK, has announces the launch of its new 5700 series lockcase, a high-quality, heavy-duty euro profile cylinder mortice lockcase. The new collection, dimensionally compatible with Briton’s 5400 series and available with round and square forend and strikes, offers a comprehensive range of functions, including Deadlock, Sashlock, Escape Lock, Nightlatch, and Bathroom Lock and Latch. Designed for all medium- to high-use applications...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc., the pioneer in enterprise identity security, announced the completion of its acquisition by Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.9 billion. The agreement to be acquired was previously announced on April 11, 2022 and approved by SailPoint stockholders at the Special Meeting of Stockholders held on June 30, 2022. At completion of the acquisition, SailPoint stockholders are entitled to receive $65.25 i...

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company, returns to the Global Security Exchange (GSX) show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia September 12-14, 2022. SDS will feature indoor gunshot detection solutions at the show and introduce security end users and consultants to the first ever GSX host location Emergency Operations Tour featuring the installation of the Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System at the GWCC. Integrated gunshot detection solutions dem...

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation, it’s the day that friends, families, communities, and workplaces come together to talk, listen and change lives. It is about being open to the idea of talking, everyone has mental health, and by having conversations about it people can help themselves and others. It’s not about encouraging people to talk about a mental health problem if they don’t want to. Not always easy to talk Asking others how the...

Dardan is thrilled to share the recent news that its Head of Client Services, David Leonard, and Head of Human Resources, Rita Golovina have both recently completed a CIPD Level 5 in People Management. Both David and Rita have critical roles in our business when it comes to People Agenda so these qualifications go one step further towards gaining a deeper understanding of the professional behaviours that lead to organisational success. Through this course, David and Rita would study 3 core...

Dardan are proud to sponsor the Cambridge Community Foundation (CCF). Comprising of rural landscape and the urban centres of Peterborough and Cambridge, the County is famous for its University. In recent years the incredible boom in high-tech business including Software, Research, and Development, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech, has brought incredible wealth and prosperity to some areas, but unfortunately not all. Matching generous people As a county, Cambridge has a greater imbalance of wealth...

Inner Range has announced several enhancements for its flagship product Integriti, including ONVIF Conformance and providing built-in visitor management capabilities. Integriti is Inner Range's enterprise-level intelligent access and security system, and its R&D team is constantly working on improvements to improve safety and ease of access for customers. Built-in visitor management Recently, a new update is available for new and existing customers, which includes allowing basic visitor m...

In 2022, cybercrime is ever-increasing, and it's risen every year since its inception. The real threat that cybercrime brings to individuals and organisations leaves them feeling anxious, thinking about the possibilities that can happen without appropriate security practices or solutions. In response to this increasing threat, we must be as proactive as possible. Physical and cybersecurity convergence The idea of physical and cybersecurity convergence is not new and has been a discussion amon...

NSI’s Gold schemes are designed for companies who meet the industry’s highest technical standards and maintain a commitment to continual improvement with ISO 9001 Quality Management System. NSI’s audit was conducted over three days, visiting one manned guarding, mobile services in Chelmsford and Head Office located in Cambridge. Aim of the audit The aim of the audit was to confirm compliance to ISO45001, new Health and Safety standard, BS10800 Provision of Security Services...

What better way to end a week than by celebrating one of company's longest serving employees being recognised for his exceptional professionalism, dedication and loyalty. Adam Buffery joined Dardan in August 2008 at the age of 18, he started out his career as a Security Officer at a local contract in Ipswich. After 18 months, Adam expressed an interest in joining the Mobile Services division, so when a position became available for a Mobile Response Officer, Adam jumped at the chance. Adam's...

Dardan will be supporting #TeamViolet as they fundraise for 4 incredibly worthwhile causes at the annual Nuclear Races. Last year they raised over £20,000 for three incredibly brave little girls, Violet, Seren-Rose and Edie. Edie unfortunately lost her battle to DIPG last year, aged just seven. This year the target is £25,000 – £30,o00, with 212 children and 152 adults taking part. Dardan knows it’s going to be a manic, muddy and marvellous day for everyone involv...

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Dardan states that together we can forge women’s equality. The company is collectively calling the initiative as #BreakTheBias. Businesses and communities coming together On the 8th March 2022, businesses and communities have come together for International Womens Day (IWD). This day is there to raise aw...

Although there is no gender pay gap in favour of men, Dardan acknowledge the fact that they need to do more and are committed to reducing and subsequently closing, any gender pay gap disparity. As part of Dardan’s commitment to equality and diversity, they continue to review recruitment advertising channels to ensure diversity of applicants and encourage salary negotiations by offering a salary range. Shared parental leave The uptake of shared parental leave for existing employees and p...

Altronix has expanded its popular line of Trove™ Access and Power Integration Solutions to support more brands of access control including Inner Range, Kisi, and Suprema – as well as DIN rail mount solutions ICT and TDSi. “Our collaboration with today’s top access control suppliers provides users with more flexibility when designing and installing access control systems,” said Ronnie Pennington, Director of Sales for the Americas, Altronix. Saving valuable space...

Verkada, a provider of cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced the launch of Verkada Mailroom to enable organisations to efficiently keep track of the mail, packages and shipments coming to their facilities. Authority comment "We're excited to add Verkada Mailroom to our comprehensive portfolio of cloud-managed enterprise building security products," said Brandon Davito, VP of Product and Operations at Verkada. "Making sure inventory, supplies, and deliveries ge...

Matrix, a manufacturer of Telecom and Security solutions, looks forward to presenting its security range in SECUTECH 2022. Happening on 18th - 20th August, this event is focused on innovative solutions across the security domain and more. It will be held at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, HCMC, Vietnam. Matrix will be showcasing their IP Video Surveillance solutions, which include enterprise-level VMS, NVRs, and IP Cameras with resolutions up to 8 MP, at this event. The entire solution...

Mul-T-Lock has worked closely with K.B.O Fire & Security to upgrade the security at Guildford College, in the United Kingdom (UK), creating a dedicated master key suite for the ultimate peace of mind of staff, pupils and visitors. Guildford College is the largest further and highest education college in the Surrey area, with approximately 3000 students and offers courses at all levels. Success rates are higher than national benchmarks with many students operating with the local community on...

Global wireless solutions firm Ramtech has announced a new partnership with Immix, the security monitoring software provider. The collaboration will enhance the technology offering of both firms, by delivering a combined complete fire protection and safety solution within the global security market. Under the new agreement, Ramtech’s innovative WES wireless evacuation system will integrate with the Immix CS/GF platforms – a monitoring solution that operates with more than 500 video,...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the appointment of Neil Parry in the role of Global Head of District Energy. Based in the United Kingdom (UK) and reporting to Peter Thomsen, the Director of Building Systems at Armstrong Fluid Technology, Neil Parry will be responsible for defining, developing and delivering Armstrong’s suite of solutions for distributed energy networks (Heating and Cooling). Develop district energy solutions and supply chains Neil Parry has over thirty years of...

The security industry is booming. Whether alarm systems, video surveillance, or smoke detectors, the demand for modern and networked security technology is growing among end consumers. This opens up new market opportunities, especially for DIY stores. As part of a study trip lasting several days, the European DIY Retail Association (EDRA) and the Global Home Improvement Network (GHIN) are therefore inviting their member companies to visit Security Essen. The trade fair for civil security will t...