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2025 OSPAs
Electronic Security

2025 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards finalists revealed

May 16, 2025

Judged by a panel of independent experts from across the New Zealand security industry, the finalists of the 2025 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have been announced. The New Zealand OSPAs, returning for […]

Wayne Scott
Access / Perimeters

Wayne Scott promoted to Gallagher Security NZ Sales GM role

May 5, 2025

Gallagher Security has announced the promotion of Wayne Scott to the role of General Manager of New Zealand Sales after more than seven years with the Hamilton-based company. Wayne Scott began his career at Gallagher […]

HID PACS Security
Access / Perimeters

HID: Minimising access control reader vulnerabilities

May 1, 2025

HID’s PACS Security Guidelines executive brief details best practices for ensuring readers remain resilient to tampering and attacks. Unlike controllers, which are typically installed within a secured server room, door readers are typically wall-mounted and […]

alarm monitoring
Access / Perimeters

Alarm installers, are you leaving money on the table?

April 25, 2025

Re-selling alarm monitoring builds a more attractive business and earns you more money, writes Alarm Watch CEO Wade Coneybeer. If you’re an alarm installer who doesn’t currently re-sell alarm monitoring, you’re leaving money on the […]

Paradox M25
Access / Perimeters

Trade Security Supplies unveils the revolutionary Paradox M25 System

March 28, 2025

Trade Security Supplies (TSS), the exclusive distributor of Paradox security systems in New Zealand, proudly introduces the game-changing Paradox M25—a powerful and versatile hybrid security platform designed for professional installers. The M25 combines cutting-edge 915MHz […]

Integriti
Access / Perimeters

Inner Range strengthening commitments to Integriti platform

March 10, 2025

Inner Range announces expanded investment in its flagship enterprise solution, growing integration ecosystem and pursuing AI and cloud innovations. Inner Range has announced a significant expansion of resources to enhance its flagship enterprise solution, Integriti. […]

HID
Access / Perimeters

HID: Access control best practice starts with the right credentials

March 8, 2025

Released in January, HID’s PACS Security Guidelines executive brief highlights multifactor authentication and mobile credentials as access control best practices. It’s one of the strange ironies of security risk management that the very security controls […]

Robbie Jones
Electronic Security

Robbie Jones joins the Wesco Anixter Enterprise Team in New Zealand

February 10, 2025

Robbie Jones has joined Wesco Anixter (formerly Atlas Gentech) in the position of Enterprise Solutions Specialist, based in Wellington. With more than 15 years of experience in manufacturer sales, technology integration and strategic operational advisory […]

Mel Childs
Defence

Inspiring female security leaders among 2023-24 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa winners

February 9, 2025

In support of the 2025 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa, we feature the inspirational stories behind last year’s category winners. The 21 February deadline for nominations for the 2025 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa is […]

Avigilon trends
Electronic Security

What factors are influencing security technology trends in 2025?

February 9, 2025

Avigilon lays out its list of the top seven security technology trends for 2025 driven by cloud adoption, AI growth, normalisation of hybrid working, and the continued shift to zero-trust network access. 1. Cloud-based surveillance […]

Axis trends
Electronic Security

Axis identifies six ‘game-changing’ security tech trends for 2025

February 9, 2025

With global security challenges evolving at unprecedented pace, Axis Communications unveils six key tech trends to revolutionise safety and efficiency in 2025. According to Axis, the key trends for the year highlight the growing role […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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