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.
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.
New parking area near Cologne meets high European security standards with the TAPA Level 2 certificate.
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has been celebrating the work of security officers as part of the ‘International Security Officers’ Day with its social media campaign #IAmAKeyWorker.
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.
The trade magazine GIT SICHERHEIT is celebrating its 30th anniversary. A special issue in October is one of the highlights of the anniversary year.
Company credits growth to increasing market demand for open and unified security solutions
Euralarm’s Services Section reports an important step forward for service providers and end-users of remote services: the very positive vote on the EN 50710, Requirements for the provision of secure remote services for fire safety systems and security systems.
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.
Morse Watchmans showcases its full array of key control solutions on display July 19-21 at the 2021 ISC West event at the Sand Expo Center in Las Vegas (booth #12109).
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.
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.
Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s largest trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, has been rescheduled to take place in September 2022, the show’s organiser announced.
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.
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.
Altronix announces that their recently introduced NetWay4BT and NetWay8BT 802.3bt 4PPoE Managed Midspans are UL294 listed for access control systems.
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.
Maxxess is targeting increasing demand across the Middle East and North Africa for affordable, seamlessly-integrated systems and visitor management solutions, with the appointment of Issam Alhamadan as Business Development Manager for the MENA region.
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.
ONVIF has released Profile M, which standardizes metadata and events for analytics applications. This new profile addresses the dynamic video analytics market as well as expands the pathways for the use of metadata and event handling into other systems such as access control, cloud services and IoT platforms.
AEOS, the physical access control system developed by Nedap, now has an extra seal of approval - CPNI certification.
Hikvision announced its collaboration with Monitor Computer Systems, Ltd. to integrate its Hik-ProConnect framework with Sentinel Software.
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.
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).
As of July 1, 2021, Milestone Systems promoted Dr. Barry Norton to Vice President of Research.
To strengthen its growth momentum in the important German market and boost its reputation in key Residential, Commercial and Critical Infrastructure business areas, iLOQ has started collaborating with Bundesliga football team – Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Qognify today announced it has joined Nvidia Metropolis, a program designed to nurture and bring to market a new generation of applications and solutions that make the world’s most important spaces and operations safer and more efficient with advancements in AI vision.
Life-safety-systems manufacturer, C-Tec, has appointed Andy Turner as its new Business Development Manager for System Sales.
dmg events, organisers of The Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS), The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) and Gastech, has announced the first edition of the Egypt International Security Exhibition & Conference (EISE) taking place in Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo from 29-31 August 2022.
Securitas will provide security services in six major European markets to Lynk & Co, a mobility brand offering month-to-month mobility services. The multi-year contract includes Securitas’ access control, alarm, remote video, and training offerings. Securitas’ services will be delivered using a fully managed and globally scalable model.
Participation will help Sunstone achieve its goal to expand into new markets and develop new products that provide digital infrastructure in remote locations
Axis Communications announces the global release (except in the Americas) of AXIS A4020-E Reader for secure and seamless touch-free entry. Designed to perfectly match Axis network door controllers and Axis credentials, it’s a convenient and reliable complement to any Axis access control system.
Perimeter intrusion detection sensors now interface with the latest versions of LenelS2’s OnGuard
Waste fires – in other words fires that occur in waste or recycling plants - is a very serious global issue.
