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Month: January 2025

Global OSPAs
Electronic Security

Optic Security Group high achievers announced as finalists in global security awards

January 30, 2025

Trans-Tasman security integrator achieves double with duo shortlisted as finalists in the inaugural Global Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). Wellington-based Operations Manager Isaac Taingahue and Auckland-based Systems Architect Lee Ashton have been announced as finalists […]

Defence industry AI
Defence

Defence industry outlook in 2025: AI, Industry 5.0, and drones go to sea as ships get smaller

January 28, 2025

AI-powered MRO, extended reality in defence manufacturing, autonomous systems flipping naval warfare on its head, and tougher cybersecurity requirements are four key defence industry trends for 2025, writes Rob Mather, VP Aerospace & Defence at […]

WiSAA 2025
Defence

Call for Nominations: Women in Security Awards Aotearoa 2025

January 24, 2025

Support International Women’s Day this year by nominating a colleague for the 2025 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa. Nominations are due 21 February. International Women’s Day is coming up on 8th March, and what better […]

SIPRI
Beyond Pacific

Wars and Regional Tensions: World’s top arms producers see revenues rise

January 21, 2025

Revenues from sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest companies in the industry reached $632 billion in 2023, according to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Evident […]

LPR technology
Electronic Security

Licence Plate Recognition – what it is and how does it work?

January 21, 2025

From reducing queues at drive-throughs to improving campus security, LPR technology is making a worldwide impact, writes Milestone Systems’ Jordan Cullis. Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) technology uses cameras and software to read vehicle plates, automating […]

Kusania Cairns
Access / Perimeters

Gallagher bolsters South Island team with appointment of Kusania Cairns as BDM

January 20, 2025

Gallagher Security has announced the appointment of Kusania Cairns as Business Development Manager, based in Christchurch. Ms Cairns joins Gallagher with over 20 years of experience in sales and IT, including in leadership roles and […]

Cyber defences
Cyber Security

Strengthening New Zealand’s Cyber Defences in the New Security Landscape

January 13, 2025

Steve Bray, Vice President at Cloudflare ANZ, provides insights on the state of New Zealand’s cybersecurity and the critical steps businesses need to take to strengthen their defences in an increasingly volatile environment. It’s no […]

CAA
Features

Will privatised aviation security deliver efficiencies at New Zealand’s airports or invite risk?

January 10, 2025

Debate has ramped up in recent months around a proposal by transport minister Simeon Brown to privatise aviation security services at airports around the country, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. Transport Minister Simeon Brown wants […]

RNZAF Boeing 757
Air

Calling time on the 757s: Strategic Air Mobility Capability procurement expedited

January 10, 2025

New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence has released a tender to market for proposals to replace the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s two Boeing 757s by the end of 2027. According to the 19 December announcement, […]

Michael Shapland
International

Newly appointed Antarctica New Zealand operations GM commences

January 9, 2025

Former New Zealand Defence Force officer Mike Shapland DSD finishes up in Washington DC to start new polar role in Christchurch. Michael Shapland DSD has commenced his role as Antarctica New Zealand’s new General Manager […]

Guy Barnett
Guarding & Patrols

New legislation introduces minimum sentencing to protect security officers in Tasmania

January 8, 2025

Tasmanian security officers will now have stronger protections from assault following the passing on 13 December of the Sentencing Amendment (Presumptive Sentencing for Assaults on Frontline Workers) Bill 2024. The Sentencing Amendment (Presumptive Sentencing for […]

Linda McConnell
Access / Perimeters

Gallagher Security appoints Linda McConnell to head global Product Marketing Team

January 8, 2025

Gallagher Security has announced the appointment of Linda McConnell as its Head of Product Marketing. Having stepped into the role in December 2024, McConnell is based in the company’s Hamilton headquarters. According to the announcement, […]

Hainan ICBM
Defence

Defence Capability Plan: Kicking the can down the road yet again

January 8, 2025

Are the recent actions of the Chinese really the reason for the delay in the Defence Capability Plan, or do the politics of the coalition have a part to play?, asks editor-at-large Dr Peter Greener. […]

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