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International Security Expo 2021: Return of the Disaster & Resilience Zone

International Security Expo is returning to Olympia London from 28 - 29 September 2021 with a range of Pavilions and Zones, each dedicated to a particular field of security to help visitors navigate the show with ease. One of which, the Disaster & Resilience Zone, will combine the latest innovations in crisis management with a comprehensive education programme.

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Boon Edam Entrances Now Available on BSD SpecLink

Boon Edam announced that its most in-demand entrance products are now available on SpecLink, an online specification platform to help architects, engineers, specifiers, building owners and designers simplify and improve their approach to creating and collaborating on building project specifications.

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Perimeter Security for Distribution Centres

Distribution centres are a critical part of the supply chain and of any company’s business operation. Their security is paramount to protect not only the items stored, but also the fleet of vehicles parked within their sites.

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Prosegur and Security & Safety Things announce Strategic Collaboration

Security and Safety Things GmbH and Prosegur have announced their collaboration on the development of a new Security Operations Center (SOC) environment, leveraging the intelligence of innovative Artificial Intelligence infused video analytics and the expertise of Prosegur human operators to improve security services for customers around the globe.

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Securitas acquires Leading Electronic Security Company in Turkey

Securitas has agreed to acquire Tepe Güvenlik A.S., a leading electronic security company in Turkey. Through this acquisition, Securitas becomes number two in the monitoring market in Turkey, and the acquisition is in line with the Group’s strategy of doubling its security solutions and electronic security sales by 2023. The purchase price is approximately MEUR 10 (MSEK 100) on a debt-free basis.

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Securitas acquires leading electronic security company in Germany

Securitas has agreed to acquire Protection One, the German market leader specializing in remote technology-driven security solutions and electronic security. The acquisition will enhance Securitas’ protective services capabilities in Germany and is in line with the Group’s strategy of doubling its security solutions and electronic security sales by 2023. The purchase price is approximately MEUR 72 (MSEK 735) on a debt-free basis.

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Onvif to end support for Profile Q

Since the specifications of a profile cannot be changed as it would impact interoperability between products that conform to a specific profile, Profile Q will be deprecated on March 31, 2022.

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Together at Fiera Milano: Made Expo, Sicurezza and Smart Building Expo

The same inauguration date, one admission ticket valid for all events, but, above all, the same goal: working as a team, exploiting potential synergies, and meeting the needs of companies and sector’s operators, especially international buyers who are more interested than ever in optimizing time and resources at this particular time.

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Sicurezza 2021: Secure and In-Person

​​​​​​​Sicurezza, a leading event in Italy and Europe for security and fire is moving towards its next edition, which will be held at Fiera Milano from 22 to 24 November 2021.

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Onvif Profile D Release: Access Control Peripherals

Onvif has released Profile D, a new profile that addresses interfaces for access control peripheral devices, providing the market with an additional tool for building modern and secure IP-based integrated video and access control systems using Onvif.

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Assa Abloy: Entrance Design meets Door Security

Entrance design is about making a great first impression. Yet the journey from architect’s vision to the front face of a building can demand compromises, especially where heavy doors need closing aids for safe, barrier-free operation. Floor Springs make use comfortable and compliant, for any door, without clutter or unsightly furniture.

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​​​​​​​BIM Partnership Between Architect and Assa Abloy

Working with Assa Abloy building information modelling consultants helped Zarhy Architects and Studio Pez maintain the flow of up-to-date information for a complex, constantly evolving project - and left them free to focus on creativity and delivery. Collaboration was key to successful design and building specification for the Broadcom R&D Center at Tel Aviv University.

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Assa Abloy: Wireless Access Solutions for Healthcare Security

Security stakes are high at healthcare premises. Patients expect and deserve privacy and safety. Yet most medical buildings must remain welcoming spaces, many open around the clock. The protection of drugs and confidential data is critical — and every breach demands thorough investigation. Such needs go way beyond what the mechanical security was designed to meet.

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Assa Abloy: Switching to Mobile Access Control Fast

​​​​​​​The smartphone is changing access control and security management at every scale and level, from global corporations to small companies. Making the switch to mobile access control, however, can seem daunting. Questions may arise around cost, practicality and the potential need for new door hardware. Yet going mobile is actually a lot simpler and quicker than many think, as one new guide explains.

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Axis products conform to ONVIF Profile M

Axis Communications announces that a selection of its cameras is now ONVIF Profile M conformant, enabling standardized streaming of metadata and event sending from edge-based analytics applications in a best-of-breed multi-vendor surveillance system.

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Assa Abloy: The Benefits of Building Information Modelling

In the last few years, Building Information Modelling, or BIM, has grown from relative infancy to a critical element in many construction projects. Marc Ameryckx, BIM Manager at Assa Abloy Opening Solutions EMEIA, talks about the benefits of the process.

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Panasonic to transfer its Security & Industrial Medical Vision Businesses into a new company ‘I-PRO EMEA’

Panasonic Europe B.V. and Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) today announced the transfer of its European Security and Industrial Medical Vision (IMV) businesses, currently part of PSCEU, into a newly founded independent company, i-PRO EMEA B.V. (i-PRO EMEA). The new company will formally start its operations from 1 October 2021, and will be part of the Japan-based Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd. (PIPS).

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Strategy of Corporate Security at Volkswagen

Strategy of Corporate Security at Volkswagen

Interview with Andreas Maack, Head of Group Security & Resilience and CSO of the Volkswagen Group