PowerStack Partners With Convergint

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May 3, 2024

PowerStack Partners With Convergint For Global Vendor Contract.

PowerStack Partners With Convergint – Solar power technology company, PowerStack, has inked a global vendor deal with Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration.

The newly signed agreement, coordinated by the PowerStack US head office, will see Convergint offer a range of PowerStack’s modular, vertically integrated solar systems for powering security hardware and infrastructure.

As an end-to-end solutions provider, Convergint works alongside a global network of technology providers to design and install solutions across a range of service areas. These include solutions for physical security, CCTV and surveillance, access control, electronic security and cybersecurity.

This ‘best-fit’ approach aligns with PowerStack’s technology – and brand-agnostic platform. The solar poles can be integrated with a wide range of the device brands Convergint already works with, to create security infrastructure that can be deployed virtually anywhere.

PowerStack Partners With Convergint

PowerStack’s vertical design optimizes sun harvesting. This means a pole can provide reliable 24/7 uptime, even in the middle of winter, when sunlight hours are lowest. Built from rugged aluminium and shatterproof, glassless solar panels, the poles are easy to install and built to last, even in harsh conditions.

In sites and locations where there is an immediate need, or where accessing grid power is not practical, PowerStack is a cost-effective, efficient option. Beyond the ease of installation, PowerStack offers end users a sustainable net-zero way to deploy powered infrastructure.

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“As companies look to improve site security in our digital world, we’re seeing more demand for IoT monitoring, remote surveillance, and early warning systems,” said Convergint’s Steve Sinclair, director, Utilities Vertical Division.

“All of these functions, including the communications networks to which they connect, require power that can eat up time and costs and cause disruptions to projects and everyday processes. We’re excited to add a reliable, sustainable, and technology-agnostic infrastructure like PowerStack to Convergint’s offerings and continue providing state of the art technology to our customers.”

“We really like the way that the Convergint team operates and their values align with ours,” said PowerStack’s CEO, Michael Bragg.

PowerStack Partners With Convergint

“We already know there are myriad uses and applications for our technology, and Convergint has the network and expertise to present those applications as part of a holistic solution, alongside the credible device brands they already work with.

“With their global reach, we’re excited to work with their teams to put our technology to work in new verticals and markets, where there’s a mandate for sustainability, or simply a requirement to get power where it’s needed quickly.”

PowerStack has seen expansive growth over the last 12 months, taking on new distribution partners across the US, Australia, and New Zealand, and expanding into new markets. But this latest partnership signed with one of the world’s most respected security integrators represents a big step forward.

You can see the PowerStack solution at SecTech in your city during May (pre-register here), learn more about the PowerStack product here, about Convergint Technologies here, or read more SEN news here.

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SecTech Roadshow Scenes From Warehouse

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May 3, 2024

SecTech Roadshow Scenes From Warehouse As Roadcases Delivered For Shipping!

SecTech Roadshow Scenes From Warehouse – SecTech Roadshow roadcases from this year’s exhibitors have been delivered in preparation for loading onto trucks for the big trip west to our first city – Perth – which opens at the Crown this Thursday, May 9 (pre-register here).

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Don’t miss the latest in alarms, access control, video surveillance, analytics, security management solutions, intercom, security networking, cloud security solutions and plenty more – all in your hometown with no travel expenses and no travel downtime!

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After Perth, SecTech trucks over to Adelaide Showgrounds on Tuesday, May 14, heads to Melbourne’s MCC on Thursday, May 16, with Sydney opening in Sydney’s West for the first time at Rosehill Gardens Exhibition Centre on Tuesday, May 21. SecTech finishes up with a bang in Brisbane on Thursday, May 23, at RNA.

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SecTech 2024 roadies include Verkada, Permaconn, Dahua Technologies, SecuSafe, Art Of Logic, Motorola Solutions, OpenEye, BGW Technologies, DAS, CRK Security, Stentofon, ASSA ABLOY, Allegion, EKA/EVVA, LSC, Gallagher, VSP, Bluechip, U-PROX, PowerStack, Hikvision, Video Alarm Technologies, Inner Range, ICT, TP-Link, Integrated Products and Security Alliance Australia.

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You can learn more about SecTech Roadshow here, pre-register for your city here or read more SEN news here.

SecTech is the most hands-on and best-connected chat-fest on the Australian security industry calendar – don’t miss it!

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Art Of Logic SecTech Products Giveaways Partnerships

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May 3, 2024

Art Of Logic SecTech Products Giveaways Partnerships At SecTech 2024.

Art Of Logic SecTech Products Giveaways Partnerships – Art of Logic has announced new products, major partnerships and hardware giveaways at SecTech 2024 opening in Perth this Thursday, May 9 (pre-register here).

“Art of Logic is proud to unveil a series of dynamic hardware partnerships with industry giants, including Dell, Velasea, Bosch, Hailo and more,” said Art of Logic’s Blade Ruger.

“These collaborations are designed to enhance the capabilities of our solutions, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of innovation and efficiency in the security and technology sectors. It now means Art of Logic is your go-to wholesale partner for projects of any size.”

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According to Art of Logic’s head of marketing Liam McKenzie, in celebration of these partnerships, Art of Logic has announced a hardware giveaway in every state during SecTech Roadshow.

“Attendees will have the unique opportunity to win cutting-edge technology that embodies the synergy between Art of Logic and our hardware partners,” McKenzie said. “This giveaway is not just a testament to our commitment to excellence but also an invitation to experience the future of security and analytics technology first-hand. Visit our team at the stand to enter for your chance to win.”

McKenzie said the highlight of Art of Logic’s SecTech 2024 will be the showcase of the latest enhancements to its Samurai Suite of analytics.

“Attendees will get an exclusive look at Samurai Count, which is revolutionizing people counting with unmatched accuracy and insight,” McKenzie explains.

“Next comes Samurai Detect, which elevates security with real-time detection capabilities that are smarter and faster than ever. And Samurai Parking is transforming vehicle recognition and parking management with innovative analytics and infringement built in.

“These updates are designed to empower businesses and organizations with the tools they need to make informed decisions, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure the highest level of security.”

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McKenzie said another new product Art of Logic was bringing to SecTech 2024 was Hive.

“Hive is an all-in-one visualization engine that integrates business intelligence, access control, environmental sensors, machine learning, computer vision and more into a single platform,” McKenzie said.

“Designed to eliminate the need for separate plug-ins and integrations, Hive provides a seamless, AI-driven experience that delivers critical data insights effortlessly.”

McKenzie invited all SecTech attendees to visit the Art Of Logic booth and to immerse themselves in an exciting world.

“Experience first-hand the power of our partnerships, participate in our state-wide hardware giveaways, and discover how the latest advancements in our Samurai Suite can elevate your security and technology solutions,” McKenzie said.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the Art of Logic team, learn more about our innovative offerings, and see how we’re shaping the future of the industry. We look forward to welcoming you and exploring the endless possibilities together.

SecTech opens in Perth next Thursday May 9 then moves to Adelaide on May 14, Melbourne on May 16, Sydney on May 21 and Brisbane on May 23. You can pre-register for your SecTech city here, learn more about Art of Logic here or read more SEN news here.

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RAAF Laverton Security Repairs and Maintenance

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May 3, 2024

RAAF Laverton Security Repairs and Maintenance Tender Released.

RAAF Base Williams Point Coook at Laverton is approximately 23 km west of Melbourne CBD and covers 148 hectares.

The base was established to support the greater rate of flying and maintenance activities after the formation of the RAAF in 1921, but it has reduced in size and its role has changed from a front-line air base over the years.

The scope of works of this project involves a range of security and electronic management improvements throughout the RAAF Laverton site. The works involve site-wide video surveillance and electronic access control upgrades, building management system (BMS) upgrades, and fencing installation.

RAAF elements based at Williams include 8/7 Royal Victorian Regiment (Army Reserve), Air Force Band, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Chief Information Officer Group, Defence Force School of Languages, Defence International Training Centre, Defence Publishing Services, Security and Estate Group, Headquarters Air Force Training Group, Joint Logistics Command and Joint Logistics Unit – Victoria.

This RAAF Laverton Security Repairs and Maintenance Tender closes on May 31 – you can learn more here or read more SEN news here.

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Tony Theissen Joins BGW Technologies NSW Team

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May 3, 2024

Tony Theissen joins BGW Technologies’ NSW team as a business development manager.

According to Robert Meachem – GM for BGW Technologies, Theissen has a vast background in the security industry, especially in the distribution sector working for many significant companies.

“The fit between Tony and BGWT is a good one, especially with the Tier 1 brands and engineering value BGWT prides itself on,” Meachem said. “It is always exciting to have someone of Tony’s knowledge and experience join our team.

“What’s more, Tony is a high-quality person who aligns with our values, which is important to our strong culture,” Meachem said. “His energy and technical know-how are a great fit with our team.”

Tony Theissen Joins BGW Technologies NSW Team

According to Graham Clark, state manager NSW, when he and Theissen caught up for a coffee to chat about the role it was “evident from the get-go that Theissen would slot straight into the BGW Technologies team and bring real value to its business, customers and suppliers”.

Meanwhile, Theissen said he was delighted with his new role.

“I’m excited to have joined this exceptional BGW Technologies team in the capacity of business development manager,” Theissen said.

“My path in the security industry has led to this exciting role and I couldn’t be more thankful to embark on this new chapter. I’m eager to leverage my expertise, working alongside like-minded colleagues like Graham Clark, to deliver top-notch solutions for our customers.

“BGW Technologies is not only well-respected for its technical expertise, but it’s also well known for its high-quality Tier 1 brands and solutions, which suits me to a tee – I can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together,” Theissen said.

“To my network, let’s keep in touch! I’m always up for a chat and/or challenge regarding potential projects and opportunities. Feel free to reach out and connect.”

Learn more about BGW Technologies here or read more SEN news here.

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Massive Smoke Alarm Privacy Breach

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April 30, 2024

Massive Smoke Alarm Privacy Breach In Australia.

Massive Smoke Alarm Privacy Breach – Cybersecurity Researcher Jeremiah Fowler has discovered and reported to vpnMentor a non-password protected database containing more than 700,000 documents belonging to Australia’s largest smoke alarm installation and service provider, Smoke Alarm Solutions.

The exposed database contained 762,856 documents and totalled 107 GB. Upon further research, it was indicated that the data belonged to Smoke Alarm Solutions, an Australian company specializing in the installation and maintenance of smoke detectors.

The publicly exposed files contained customer information, including detailed invoices, records of inspections, estimates, compliance reports, electrical safety inspections, service quotes, and service reports.

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The publicly accessible documents provided a comprehensive view of the company’s transactions and customer interactions. The database contained 355,384 documents marked as invoices, dated 2021-2024. This number gives a basic idea or estimate of how many individuals could be potentially affected by the exposure.

Additionally, there were 24,632 documents marked as ‘on site quotes’ that contained the names and email addresses of the business, agent, or individual obtaining a quote.

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“In a limited sample and manual review of the exposed database, I didn’t see any duplicate documents or information — the documents appeared to be unique,” Fowler said.

“I immediately sent a responsible disclosure notice to Smoke Alarm Solutions and the database remained open to public access. I received a reply from a technology consultant representing the company that read:

“We are aware of this data store. Its state is the unfortunate side effect of some work by a previous system integrator. We are actively migrating to a new customer management platform. We will block all access (or more likely, decommission) this data store as soon as we have migrated the data to our new platform”.

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However, according to Fowler, the records were still accessible nearly 2 months after his first responsible disclosure notice.

“I sent numerous follow-up emails including official support links to information on how to restrict public access to the database and finally the database was secured,” Fowler said. “It is unclear how long the documents were exposed or who else may have gained access to them. Only an internal forensic audit conducted by Smoke Alarm Solutions could identify this information.”

Massive Smoke Alarm Privacy Breach In Australia

In Australia, all properties are legally required to have smoke alarms installed on every level of a home. This includes owner-occupied homes, rental properties, relocatable homes, caravans, camper-vans, or any other residential buildings. The market size of the Fire and Security Alarm Installation Services industry in Australia was estimated to be $4.0bn in 2023.

“Companies offer subscription services to help private individuals, landlords, and real estate companies stay compliant with the law,” Fowler said.

“A unique dynamic arises anytime customers are using a service or a product that is legally required, as it typically involves a regulated market. As such, it’s important that these companies provide a high-quality service, which includes safeguarding their consumers’ data to the best of their ability.”

You can find out more about vpnMentor here or read more SEN news here.

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Supply of Mobile CCTV Cameras

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April 30, 2024

CCTV Camera For Tweed Shire Council.

Tweed Shire Council is seeking supply of mobile CCTV cameras.

The tender calls for 2 mobile and 3 semi-mobile CCTV cameras to be used for a range of uses including crime prevention, preventing anti-social behaviour, protection of the environment and asset security around the council area.

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Tweed Shire is a local government area located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It is adjacent to the border with Queensland and delivers more than 50 services to almost 100,000 residents over an area of 1303 square kilometres.

This tender closes May 8 at 12pm – to view the tender documents and respond to this tender you need to be logged into the portal here – you can learn more about mobile CCTV cameras here – there’s more SEN news here.

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Fire-Resistant Cabling For Security

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April 30, 2024

Fire-Resistant Cabling For Security Applications.

Fire-Resistant Cabling For Security – What cabling would you recommend for electronic security applications that demand cabling must be fire-resistant?

When looking for fire-rated security cables seek out products sheathed with ethylene-methylacrylate, which resists fire and has low smoke emission. EMA cables are also abrasion, oil and fuel resistant and able to still function to specification at 120 degrees C.

There are installation considerations with toughened cable – including the fact they should be installed with a bend radius of 6 times the external diameter. You’ll also need to hunt up porcelain fuse holders and fire-resistant fixings.

Vital subsystems that may need to be fire resistant in particular applications will include video surveillance, alarms, access control, EWIS, HVAC, lighting, fire and public address. Fire-rated cables will continue to operate during a fire for 2 hours or more – vital for situational awareness.

Fire-Resistant Cabling For Security

Make sure you don’t go for fire safety cables instead of fire-rated cables. While safety cables are designed not to roil out clouds of poisonous gas when their cable sheathing is exposed to fire, they won’t guarantee circuit integrity, maintain a power supply, or allow the passage of data and comms.

Cables meeting the Australian Standard will feature will feature silicone rubber sheathed conductors supported by mineral insulation and a thermoplastic or cross-linked polyolefin co-polymer sheathed cable.

When you start thinking fire-rated cabling products, consider Pirelli Cables’ Firestop range (LSTA-EMA), or Olex Cables’ Pyrolex range (FR/ES). High quality fire-rated cables will resist the propagation of flame (LOI=34), and will have a negligible smoke emission factor (2-5 per cent).

You can learn more about fire-resistant cables here or read more SEN news here.

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SecTech Roadshow Perth Thursday May 9

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April 30, 2024

SecTech Roadshow Perth Thursday May 9 – Incriminating Pics From Last Year!

SecTech Roadshow Perth Thursday May 9 – SecTech Roadshow – Australia’s only national security event – opens at Crown Perth on May 9 – pre-register for our superfast rego here and you’ll save time at the door!

SecTech Roadshow brings Australia’s leading security manufacturers and distributors on a 5-city tour of Australia in May, kicking off in Perth May 9 – that’s next Thursday!

You’ll see the latest in alarms, access control, video surveillance, analytics, security management solutions, intercom, security networking, cloud security solutions and plenty more – all in your hometown with no travel expenses and no travel downtime!

After Perth on May 9. SecTech trucks over to Adelaide Showgrounds on Tuesday, May 14, heads to Melbourne’s MCC on Thursday, May 16, with Sydney opening in Sydney’s West for the first time at Rosehill Gardens Exhibition Centre on Tuesday, May 21. SecTech finishes up with a bang in Brisbane on Thursday, May 23, at RNA.

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SecTech 2024 roadies include Verkada, Permaconn, Dahua Technologies, SecuSafe, Art Of Logic, Motorola Solutions, OpenEye, BGW Technologies, DAS, CRK Security, Stentofon, ASSA ABLOY, Allegion, EKA/EVVA, LSC, Gallagher, VSP, Bluechip, U-PROX, PowerStack, Hikvision, Video Alarm Technologies, Inner Range, ICT, TP-Link, Integrated Products and Security Alliance Australia.

You can learn more about SecTech Roadshow here, pre-register for your city here or read more SEN news here – don’t miss it – SecTech is the most hands-on and best connected chat-fest on the security industry calendar!

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Australian Institute of Marine Science Seeks Security

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April 30, 2024