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Month: July 2024

Titan
Beyond Pacific

SIPRI Yearbook: Nuclear weapons proliferate as geopolitics deteriorate

July 21, 2024

The recently released Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Yearbook 2024 reports nuclear weapons in development have increased as states deepen their reliance on nuclear deterrence. The nine nuclear-armed states—the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, […]

Tim Orr
Access / Perimeters

Gallagher Security strengthens South Island team by appointing Tim Orr as Sales Manager

July 19, 2024

Gallagher Security has announced the 25 June appointment of Tim Orr as South Island Sales Manager based in Christchurch. Having held a variety of roles ranging from Network Engineer to Data Delivery Manager, Tim Orr […]

Boeing 757
Defence

MAPP: Quantity, Capability, or Both: More investment in Navy needed

July 18, 2024

There can be little doubt that the soon to be released Defence Capability Plan will require substantial new expenditure over the next decade, writes Dr Wayne Mapp. The defence and foreign policy of New Zealand […]

HID Cybersecurity
Access / Perimeters

Safeguarding the cybersecurity of your access control system

July 17, 2024

Protecting an organisation’s physical access control system from cyber threats requires close internal collaboration, writes HID Director, Head of Consultants and Regulations for ANZ, Europe and North APAC, Steven Commander. Identifying and treating vulnerabilities Cybersecurity […]

HID
Access / Perimeters

HID Partners with Inner Range to bring customers Wallet-enabled readers

July 14, 2024

Extended partnership provides customers worldwide with more secure and future-proof solutions, powered by HID Signo® Reader solutions that support Inner Range SIFER Credential. Leader in trusted identity solutions HID has announced an extended partnership with […]

Starboard
Defence

New Zealand Defence awards maritime awareness contract to Starboard Maritime Intelligence

July 13, 2024

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with a New Zealand business for a service to improve New Zealand’s maritime awareness. A project for improved protection against maritime threats received $14.6 million in funding […]

Vicki Barber
Electronic Security

Optic Security Group announces star-studded product innovation capability

July 13, 2024

Trans-Tasman security integrator has promoted from within and stood up a new high-profile business unit to focus on bringing world-leading innovation to its solution line-up. Optic Security Group, which bases its New Zealand operations out […]

Defence Estate
Defence

Peeni Henare: Time to commit to real, substantial investment in capabilities

July 12, 2024

Much of what is heralded as ‘new’ for Defence in Budget 2024 is actually old news, and it fails to provide new investment necessary to address pressing challenges, writes Hon Peeni Henare. Naturally at this […]

HMAS Perth
Defence

Australian Surface Combatant Review: What bearing could it have on RNZN fleet renewal?

July 11, 2024

The Australian surface combatant review’s recommendations around Tier 2 general purpose frigates pose interesting questions for New Zealand, writes maritime capability specialist and former Royal New Zealand Navy Officer Andrew Watts. In a way this […]

Electronic Security

Uniview partners with Trade Security Supplies to strengthen New Zealand presence

July 10, 2024

Security distributor Trade Security Supplies (TSS) welcomes new partnership with leading global manufacturer of professional IP video surveillance devices and solutions Uniview. Uniview has announced a strategic collaboration with TSS for New Zealand distribution. This […]

Gallagher Security
Electronic Security

Gallagher’s 2024 Security Showcase breaks records at Eden Park

July 6, 2024

Gallagher Security’s second annual Security Showcase saw over 300 industry professionals come together at Eden Park on 25 June, making it the largest-attended event ever hosted by Gallagher globally.  Gallagher partners, Channel Ten, Motorola Solutions, […]

CCTV
Electronic Security

DIY versus Professional CCTV Systems: Which is best?

July 6, 2024

For those weighing the decision, professional IP camera systems, despite their higher cost, present several compelling advantages over consumer-level cameras, writes Alarm Watch’s Technical Manager Graeme McKenzie. When it comes to choosing between DIY and […]

Mel Childs
Defence

New Zealand Defence Force officer receives award for natural disaster response leadership

July 3, 2024

Colonel Mel Childs is the winner of the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa ‘Responding to natural disaster events’ category for her leadership in 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle response. COL Childs has been announced by the organisers […]

Noggin
Features

Motorola Solutions acquires critical event management software provider Noggin

July 2, 2024

Motorola Solutions has acquired Noggin, a global provider of cloud-based business continuity planning, operational resilience and critical event management (CEM) software headquartered in Sydney. Deployed by customers internationally, the Noggin platform assists organisations to anticipate, […]

Richard Heydarian
International

Richard Heydarian: ASEAN’s inaction and Philippines’ leverage in South China Sea

July 1, 2024

In this exclusive interview, chief editor Nicholas Dynon sits down with academic, columnist and author Richard Heydarian to explore what makes ASEAN a ‘donkey’ and why Philippines connects the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. […]

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