Security companies delivering alarm response services are facing increasing pressure to balance response performance, operational costs and sustainability commitments, according to Stuart Wheeler, Managing Director of Keynetics.Writing about the challenges affecting mobile response operations, Wheeler argues that alarm response is no longer judged solely on how quickly officers attend an incident. Clients now expect faster attendance, greater accountability, comprehensive reporting and improved visibility of response activities, while providers continue to operate across larger geographic ...

AURA UK, a security technology company focused on on-demand security response services, has appointed Andy Fort as Operations Director.Fort joined the company during a period of UK expansion as it scales its on-demand security response network, providing residential and commercial customers with access to assistance services.In his new role, Fort will oversee AURA’s UK operational performance, with responsibility for delivery standards, efficiency, and reliability. He will also support the development of operational processes as the company expands within the UK security and emergenc...

Abloy UK will exhibit its latest access control and integrated security technologies at The Security Event 2026, taking place at the Birmingham NEC from 28 to 30 April 2026. The company will be located at stand 5/F50.Visitors to the stand will be able to view a range of access control and locking systems, including products from across the ASSA ABLOY portfolio, with a focus on interoperability between platforms and integrated security applications.Technologies on display will include:Wired locking solutions, including Electric Locks and EDS Wireless locking systems, including Aper...

Petards Joyce-Loebl Limited (PJL) has appointed a managing director for the first time, alongside a new business development manager for its rail division.The Gateshead-based security, communications and surveillance technology company has promoted general manager Victoria Hodge to the newly created role. The move follows almost eight years with the business in a series of commercial and operational positions.Victoria said, “As Managing Director, I look forward to championing and elevating Petard’s market presence and market share as our team builds on existing products and introdu...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has introduced NexGate, a compact entrance control system designed to support retailers in managing secure and efficient customer movement through self-checkout areas.The system has been developed for high-traffic retail checkout zones. Its sliding leaf mechanism forms a controlled barrier that remains closed until a valid receipt or barcode is presented, reinforcing exit validation without impeding the customer experience.NexGate offers flexible configurations, with integrated or standalone scanning columns that can be adapted to store layout, trolley use, and...

El Salvador Customs is set to enhance its border security operations with the introduction of a suite of high-energy X-ray inspection systems supplied by Smiths Detection. The deployment aims to improve the detection of smuggling, contraband, and illicit substances while reducing the need for manual inspections.El Salvador, 23 February 2026 – Smiths Detection, a global provider of threat detection and security inspection technologies, has secured a contract to supply El Salvador Customs with High-energy Cargo & Vehicle (HCV) X-ray inspection systems for vehicle and container screenin...

Amthal Group Companies has added a wireless intruder alarm platform to its residential security offer with the introduction of AirShield, developed by Dahua Technology.The move reflects demand for professionally installed systems that combine remote management, integrated devices and app-based control, while allowing core functionality to operate without ongoing subscription requirements.AirShield brings together intrusion detection, video verification and intercom features within a single system environment, operated via Dahua’s DMSS mobile application. From the app, users can arm o...

As cable theft continues to affect rail networks, energy infrastructure, construction sites, utilities, and vacant commercial properties, First Response Group (FRG) has introduced FRG Tremors, a seismic detection system designed to monitor tampering of both installed cable and cable drums in storage, while tracking stolen materials in real time. The system gives operators instant visibility over critical infrastructure and enables immediate response.Exclusive to FRG in the UK, FRG Tremors uses seismic sensors to detect vibration, tilt, and movement around cabling and associated infrastruct...

In aviation, a black box is indispensable. It records every detail—conversations, data, timings, and decisions—offering the only reliable way to learn from an incident. Without one, a flight would never leave the ground.Yet across the UK, thousands of venues—from stadiums and transport hubs to shopping centers and campuses—operate daily without their equivalent of a black box.When incidents occur, operators often rely on fragmented data scattered across spreadsheets, emails, WhatsApp groups and radio logs. The lack of a centralized, tamper-proof record makes it difficult to rec...

Announced today at the International Security Expo, a new partnership between Deploi, a next-generation background checking platform, and Guardhouse, a leading workforce management (WFM) system for the security industry, aims to streamline how companies manage vetting and compliance.The integration allows Guardhouse users to initiate, monitor, and complete background checks directly within the platform, removing the need to switch between systems. This approach is designed to reduce administrative friction, support compliance, and speed up the deployment of new personnel.Built for BS78...