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Physical Security

SRM
Features

Understanding the power of a risk-based approach in protective security

June 15, 2024

There are several key steps to implementing a risk-based approach, explains ICARAS Security Consultants, that ensures security strategy is tailored to an asset’s specific risks and vulnerabilities. When it comes to protective security, there are […]

HID
Access / Perimeters

Business Benefits: Making the move to mobile credentials

June 7, 2024

Whether you’re attracting students to university campuses, tenants to commercial real estate, or new talent to your organisation, moving access control to smart devices can give you a competitive edge. By 2025, millennials will comprise […]

Mark Junge
Features

Call for Participation: Survey on digital transformation in the security industry

June 7, 2024

Gallagher Security is calling security professionals and users to add their voice to an industry-wide survey designed to capture a snapshot of what the company sees as a transformative period. The research initiative seeks to […]

WiSAA 2023-24
Defence

Women in defence, law enforcement, government, and private security recognised in national awards

June 5, 2024

The category winners of the 2023-24 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa have been announced, with outstanding female leaders recognised from across New Zealand’s broader security sector. In its fourth year, Women in Security Awards Aotearoa […]

Career pathways
Features

Career Pathways: Security provider HSM hosts Hastings Girls High School

May 31, 2024

In May, Hastings-based security services provider HSM participated in a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme to host high school students and showcase security as an alternative career path. The Graeme Dingle Foundation has launched a programme […]

TSS
Electronic Security

Distribution newcomer TSS set to redefine customer experience alongside Paradox

May 13, 2024

Backed by industry stalwarts and a fresh approach to customer service, TSS (Trade Security Supplies) launched today, with ambitions to shake up the security sector as Paradox’s newly appointed distributor for New Zealand. Inspired by […]

HID mobile
Access / Perimeters

Mobile access on campus: The next step in human-centric student services

May 1, 2024

With smartphones the preferred way for students in higher education to manage and utilise their digital identities, user experience improves when universities shift physical access control from plastic ID cards to digital credentials in smartphones. […]

WiSAA
Defence

Above and beyond: Women in Security Awards Aotearoa finalists announced!

April 12, 2024

Shortlist of finalists for the 2023-24 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa a who’s who of women in defence, law enforcement, and security who have gone above and beyond to protect New Zealanders. The New Zealand […]

WiSAA 2023-24
Electronic Security

Women in Security Awards Aotearoa: Meet the judges

April 10, 2024

Organisers announce the appointment of a judging panel that will determine this year’s category winners as the assessment of shortlisted finalists in the 2023-24 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa gets underway. The New Zealand Security […]

NCS4
Features

Spectator security survey: Preference for visible security measures, ignorance of active shooter policies

April 4, 2024

The latest survey of US spectator’s perceptions of venue safety and security highlights a preference for visible security measures and an ignorance of active shooter response policies. According to the authors of the Spectator Sports […]

Global Security
Guarding & Patrols

Global Security acquires Auckland-based Wings Security, increasing airport area presence

April 3, 2024

Global Security has announced its 1st April purchase of Auckland-based security guarding, patrols, and alarm response provider Wings Security. Operational transition between Wings Security and Global Security has been completed following over two months of […]

Armourguard
Features

Armourguard Security to purchase ACM New Zealand Limited

March 30, 2024

Evergreen NZ Holdings’ Armourguard Security looks to purchase ACM and merge the combined New Zealand Cash-in-Transit businesses into Armourguard Logistics Limited. Evergreen announced on 28 March that it had reached a definitive agreement to purchase […]

Features

New Zealand retailer’s trial of controversial Live Facial Recognition CCTV poses big questions

March 23, 2024

The Privacy Commissioner will be keeping a close eye on Foodstuffs North Island’s facial recognition camera trial, and with good reason, writes Chief Editor Nicholas Dynon. But is that anywhere near enough? The trial, which […]

ED Security
Guarding & Patrols

Treatment of hospital assault ‘epidemic’ ends prompting reinfection concerns

March 23, 2024

Government’s $5.7 million summer boost to emergency department security comes to an end, prompting concerns from doctors and hospital workers that violence will return. Announcing the ED security boost, Health Minister Shane Reti cited alarming […]

Partner of the Year
Features

Security integrator Nextro awarded Genetec New Zealand Partner of the Year

March 19, 2024

Nextro, a Genetec Unified Elite Partner, takes the top New Zealand award in Chiang Mai, Thailand at the Genetec Elevate 24 partner event for the Asia Pacific & Oceania regions. New Zealand security integrator and […]

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