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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 […]

OSPAs
Features

2024 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards finalists announced

March 10, 2024

A panel of independent experts from across Aotearoa New Zealand’s security industry has concluded its judging and the finalists of the 3rd New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have been revealed. According to organisers, […]

Red Badge Group
Features

Red Badge Group purchases ELE Security ending employment uncertainty for staff

March 9, 2024

Security division of the beleaguered ELE Group is purchased by security guard services provider Red Badge Group, and new entity carries on the RISQ name. Red Badge Group announced on Thursday its purchase of security […]

WiSAA 2023-24
Defence

Women in Security Awards Aotearoa makes International Women’s Day return

February 20, 2024

Support International Women’s Day by nominating a deserving female security professional for the 2023-24 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa. Nominations due 8th March! International Women’s Day is coming up on 8th March, and what better […]

Salto
Features

New Salto Wecosystem brand brings Salto, Gantner and Vintia together

February 16, 2024

SALTO Systems has unveilled the Salto Wecosystem, a new brand platform that brings together its core brands – Salto, Gantner, and the newly introduced Vintia. The move looks to synergise a diverse range under a […]

Alta
Features

Motorola Solutions collabs with Google Cloud to advance sensors, data and AI

February 16, 2024

Motorola Solutions and Google Cloud announce strategic, multi-year agreement focusing on innovating cloud solutions across Motorola Solutions’ safety and security technologies. Under the agreement, with Google Cloud’s infrastructure, Motorola Solutions will prioritise the advancement of […]

Allied Security
Electronic Security

Allied Security Officers step in at Christchurch Hospital ahead of Police response

February 3, 2024

Allied Security’s Christchurch Hospital team – swelled by recently announced government ED security funding boost – quell gang fight ahead of police response. Te Whatu Ora Waitaha told Radio NZ on 26 January that new, […]

Simpro
Features

From Chaos to Clarity: Simpro’s ground breaking innovations at first of its kind Simprosium

January 18, 2024

Simpro, a business management software for trade service businesses, held its first user conference, Simprosium, in Australia and New Zealand under the theme “Turn Chaos into Clarity.” The event attracted over 700 attendees, including customers, […]

Hayden Burr
Access / Perimeters

Celebrating 20 years: ICT’s remarkable journey taking New Zealand security to the world

October 12, 2023

October marks a significant milestone for ICT – the 20th anniversary of the company that began its journey as Integrated Control Technology on Auckland’s North Shore. It’s another Kiwi success story – a tech-focused global […]

World Security Report
Features

What CSOs are thinking: Allied Universal releases World Security Report 2023

October 11, 2023

According to the inaugural World Security Report, large global companies lost a combined $1 trillion in revenue in 2022 due to physical security incidents. Economic unrest is expected to have major security impact over next […]

Wesco Anixter
Features

Atlas Gentech rebrands as Wesco Anixter

September 11, 2023

Atlas Gentech in New Zealand and Central Security Distribution in Australia re-brand as Wesco Anixter. Expect the same people, products, and services, says leadership, with FORTUNE 500 backing. Atlas Gentech has rebranded as Wesco Anixter, […]

Optic promotes
Features

Optic Security Group promotes from within for New Zealand leadership team

August 29, 2023

Australasian converged security provider announces the promotion of Auckland-based staff to NZ National Sales Manager and National Operations Manager roles. Optic Security Group has announced the promotion of Nik Boeinghoff as its Aotearoa New Zealand […]

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