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TEWKESBURY PARK, United Kingdom — AMAG Technology , an Allied Universal company, hosted the first Security Engineering Symposium (SES) Europe conference, bringing together more than 70 integrators, consultants and end users from Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Related: AMAG Technology Introduces Channel Leasing Financial Services Program While AMAG has hosted the Security Engineering Symposium has been held in the U.S. many times, it is the first time the event has been held in the United Kingdom. AMAG Technology president David Sullivan and director of sales, EMEA & APAC, James Clark opened the symposium by welcoming attendees and sharing the new vision for the company. Executive vice president of sales, marketing and customer excellence Kyle Gordon presented “Our Customer-First Journey.” Keynote speaker Lee Odess from Access Control Executive Brief Lee Odess presented on Emerging Access Control Trends. “We are thrilled to host the first-ever SES Europe and share o...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – As Hurricane Helene’s devastation continues to affect communities in western North Carolina, 2024 SSI Installer of the Year CPI Security is committed to assisting those in need. Related: 2024 SAMMY Awards Honor Sales and Marketing Superstars in 12 Categories The Carolina-based security company has pledged to invest more than $1 million into Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts, according to a company announcement. “The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene is like none I’ve ever seen before,” says CEO and founder Ken Gill in the announcement. “Many of our employees, customers, and neighbors are trying to rebuild from this storm, and we’re committed to standing alongside them.” The security company is sending crews of its own employees weekly, focused on helping its customers and employees in need. The crews are equipped with generators, Starlinks, chainsaws, and other much-needed supplies. CPI has already sent more than 75 employees who have volunteer...

KENT, Ohio – Global security integrator SAGE Integration Holding LLC has partnered with Ambient.ai to “ mitigate client-targeted threats using real-time artificial intelligence threat detection and rapid investigations,” according to a joint announcement. Related: Security Gives Back: Community Service is at Heart of Everything SAGE Integration Does SAGE and Ambient.ai “will provide electronic security systems and state-of-the-art AI solutions to protect their enterprise clients’ most valued assets,” the announcement says. “The collaboration with Ambient.ai underscores SAGE Integration’s commitment to partnering with forward-thinking innovators to deliver unparalleled solutions to address our client’s most pressing security challenges,” says John Nemerofsky, chief operating officer of SAGE Integration, in the joint announcement. “Both companies are dedicated to pushing the industry forward, moving past standard offerings to provide AI security solutions that provide a new b...

QUINCY, Mass. — As Halloween creeps closer, fire safety hazards lurk among many of the holiday’s festivities and celebrations. Related: NFPA Launches Global Authorized Education Network to Meet Demand for Safety Training According to the National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA ), between 2018 and 2022, an annual average of 835 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 30 injuries and $14 million in direct property damage. Nearly half (47 percent) of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source; approximately one-third (32 percent) started with candles, according to the NFPA report. With these and associated safety risks in mind, NFPA is encouraging everyone to take precautions that can help ensure a fire-safe Halloween. “Decorating with jack-o-lanterns and other seasonal items, costume parties, and trick-or-treating all present potential fire hazards,” says Lorraine Carli, vice president of outreach and advoc...

BROSSARD, Quebec — Pedestrian and vehicle entrance access control systems Automatic Systems recently announced that its FirstLane and FirstLane PLUS speed gates are now UL Listed. Related: Access Control: Security Integrators Continue to Advance The FirstLane pedestrian speed gates “have proven to be highly reliable and suitable for any architectural environment, from classic to modern,” according to the company announcement. They prevent unauthorized access by physically blocking entry to unauthorized individuals. Trusted to not only meet the challenges of security applications, the FirstLane PLUS speed gates “are ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications,” the announcement says. They offer “an aesthetically pleasing design that combines glass and attractive finishes as well as interactive lighting for a more intuitive user experience.” Their minimalistic design makes them a perfect fit for environments where a medium level of security is required. The FirstLane serie...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Established in 1997, BMA International operates fashion retail in the Middle East and Asia across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar with more than 250 stores offering two major brands — Redtag and twenty4. BMA’s steady growth “is a testament to its focus on building trust with its shoppers, employees, suppliers and stakeholders to create a company that is people-centric, ambitious and results-oriented,” the company announcement says. Meeting the Challenge Fraud is a common problem in the retail sector, particularly within large chains with hundreds of locations and tens of thousands of employees. BMA’s retail stores were no exception. Related: How Security Integrators Can Impact the Ongoing Retail Cyclone Following an internal audit, security of point-of-sale (POS) terminals in retail outlets were identified as a serious concern, particularly the misuse of floor supervisors’ credenti...

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The  Security Industry Association  ( SIA ) has named eight recipients for the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship – a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum to “further educational opportunities and promote advancement for the widest spectrum of people possible in the security industry.” In the 2024 scholarship program – open to employees of SIA member companies and SIA student members – each honoree will be awarded $7,500 to use toward continuing education and professional development courses, conferences or webinars, SIA program offerings, repayment of student loan debt and/or other education or academic pursuits, the association announcement says. “Now in its fifth year, the Women in Security Forum Scholarship program continues to attract highly qualified and ambitious applicants who embody the successful future of the security industry,” says Martha Entwistle, senior manager, corporate communications, at Eagle...