New survey data from ADT shows 76% of Millennials have avoided a specific activity due to safety concerns; 90% depend on technology to feel safe when alone A recent survey commissioned by ADT LLC provides a fresh perspective on how Millennials view personal protection. A generation known for their fearlessness, confidence and optimism often think…
Control rooms are very hectic places. Maintaining a bird’s eye view of what is going on at all times is critical. Paradoxically, technology is both part of the problem and the solution. Guarding over public safety, security and other important things, operators need to have any situation under control at all times. Visual integration is…
Working at high altitudes is considered to be extremely dangerous. Fire services, for instance, need to conduct safe rescue operations, yet they are by no means the only ones. Safe working conditions are equally vital for anyone working at solar or wind farms, in the forestry industry or at a brewery. Technical regulations are therefore…
Early detection of fire and smoke are essential to save lives, property and the environment. Modern technology such as video fire detectors, especially in some high-risk places like tunnels, oil and gas environments, public buildings or storage areas, enable a fast response to a potential fire. A new ISO technical specification on video fire detectors…
New pact marks closer public-private collaboration in combating cybercrime, globally Palo Alto Networks® the next-generation security company is formalising its cooperation with the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI). Palo Alto Networks is the first cybersecurity company to sign a Data Exchange Agreement (DEA) with INTERPOL. This agreement aims to combat criminal trends in cyberspace,…
Security and fire industries take up the challenge of the new Electronic Call Handling Operation (ECHO) project The British Security Industry Association, Fire Industry Association and Fire & Security Association are playing a key role in the development of a new Electronic Call Handling Operation (ECHO) project. This aims to deliver a centralised fully automated…
Enters the Australian security service market Securitas has signed an agreement to acquire the Australian security services company PSGA. The enterprise value is estimated at MSEK 36 (MAUD 5.5). PSGA has been a partner to Securitas in Australia for many years, providing consulting and investigation services and guarding services to Securitas’ global customers mainly in…
Gemalto first in the world to be fully-certified by the GSMA for secure eSIM subscription management Gemalto’s On-Demand Connectivity Service has become the first in the world to demonstrate full compliance with the stringent security requirements of the GSMA’s Security Accreditation Scheme for embedded SIM (eSIM) remote provisioning. As a result, OEMs, mobile operators, and…
Earning Wireless Commercial Burglary ULC Certification – an industry first in Canada Johnson Controls’ PowerSeries Neo with PowerG technology from its DSC brand, has received Wireless Commercial Burglary Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) certification, an industry first in Canada. For those already installing ULC-compliant products, PowerSeries Neo now becomes the leading commercial burglar alarm solution…
For Better, Faster Incident Response Innovative technology gives Western Australian Fire and Emergency Services the advantage in emergency management Western Australia’s Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES) has made a long-term investment in productivity gains for its teams through an agreement with Motorola Solutions to provide a new computer aided dispatch (CAD) system. Motorola…