Northern Beaches Council keyless access control tender.
Northern Beaches Council Keyless Access For Community Centre Buildings.
Northern Beaches Council Keyless Access – Northern Beaches Council is seeking a keyless access control system for council community centre buildings.
Scope of the expression of interest (EOI) includes provision of a system, including software and door/keypad hardware, which will allow controlled access to council’s community centres for routine and ad hoc hirers.
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Northern Beaches Council Keyless Access
The proposed systems must allow full integration with a range of booking systems, including Optimo organisational booking system (council’s current booking system).
Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all Sydney’s beaches. Council is committed to maintaining a high level of customer service to its local community.
Northern Beaches Council Keyless Access.
EOI evaluation criteria:
Schedule D1, EOI Form, Information only
Schedule D2, Non-Compliance and Qualifications, Pass/Fail
Schedule D3, Business Information , Weighted
Schedule D4, Performance Information, Weighted
Schedule D5, Proposed Solution, Weighted
Schedule D6, Detailed Information Response to B2 requirements, Weighted
Schedule D7, Indicative Costs, Information Only.
The tender closes at 2pm April 30 – full EOI documents are available for download at no cost. Submissions should be lodged in the electronic tender box or in the physical tender box at Northern Beaches Council, Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why, by the time and date nominated. Late submissions may not be accepted.
You can learn more here or read more SEN news here.
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Tennant Security Service For Sale – Tennant Security Service is for sale for $990,000, considerably less that 2023 EBIT of $A1.5 million, with a yield of $400,000 PEBITDA – around 40 per cent ROI.
Established in 1981 at Tennant Creek in Australia’s Northern Territory, Tennant Security Service has solidified its position as the sole local security provider in the region offering security installations, monitoring, guards and patrols, as well as locksmithing services.
Tennant Security Service For Sale.
The customer base includes public companies, government departments, indigenous organizations, and community and sporting organizations and the business boasts a significant level of qualified local staff. According to the broker it’s rare that an opportunity arises to acquire over 4 decades of goodwill and client relationships.
Tennant Security Service For Sale Highlights
Over $1.5 million revenue in 2023FY with over $400k PEBITDA
Limited competition due to geographic and incumbency barriers
Full complement of local and registered staff
Exclusive local presence in the Barkly Region
Promising growth opportunities with the Beetaloo Basin gas field expansion
Impressive 43-year trading history
Additional services include basic lock services, sales, and key cutting
Diversified customer base spanning small & large businesses, government, community groups, and indigenous organizations
Comprehensive handover and training provided for seamless transition.
This is an opportunity to acquire over 4 decades of goodwill and client relationships. With exceptional growth prospects and limited local competition, Tennant Security Service is primed for continued success.
You can learn more from the broker here or read more SEN news here.
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Optic Grows Technical Leadership Team With 3 Appointments.
Optic Grows Technical Leadership – Optic Security Group has grown and enhanced is technical leadership team with 3 new appointments, including Thinendra Kottegoda, Jobe Rout and Stephen Hamilton.
The creation of a new national engineering manager position and the appointment of senior technicians into leadership roles means trans-Tasman security integrator, Optic Security Group, has significantly bolstered its technical clout.
Thinendra Kottegoda
The newest addition to Optic Security Group’s operations is Thinendra Kottegoda, who takes on the newly established role of national engineering manager.
Based in Melbourne, Kottegoda brings 30 years of international engineering experience to the role, having previously worked for Securitas Australia and MGA Electronic Security. Possessing knowledge spanning the spectrum of electronic security systems, Thinendra has led a wide range of highly technical system integrations over his years of service.
In his new role, Kottegoda will play a pivotal part in fostering internal collaboration, particularly in technical tender submissions, pre-tender technical designs, and Pre-staging Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs). His involvement will also ensure that project installations adhere closely to designs and seamlessly transition into operational readiness.
Jobe Rout
Meanwhile, Jobe Rout has been appointed regional manager Northern Territory & Western Australia, a promotion that is not only testament to his unwavering commitment but also a reflection of the depth of experience, knowledge, and capability of Optic Security Group’s internal talent pool.
Rout’s remarkable career with Optic began in 2009 when he joined as an apprentice installation technician as part of STS (now part of Optic Security Group), transitioning to the Service and Maintenance Division in 2012. In 2016, Rout took on the role of service supervisor and in 2019, was promoted to service & technical manager – Northern Territory.
Throughout his career, Rout has worked with key customers such as NT Police CCTV, Darwin City Council, Airport Development Group Security Systems, Royal Darwin, and Palmerston Regional Hospital Security Systems, and the Department of Home Affairs, among others.
“This internal promotion showcases the incredible talent we have within our ranks,” said Optic Security Group CEO, Ferzad Bharucha. “We’re excited to have Jobe take on this new responsibility, and I’m looking forward to working closely with him to achieve great things together.”
Rout said he was looking forward to the role.
“I see this as just the beginning of a long and rewarding career ahead of me,” he said. “I’m thrilled to work with our teams on a national level and look forward to contributing to our company’s continued success.”
Stephen Hamilton
At the same time, Optic Security Group’s Northern Territory technical leadership has been bolstered by recruiting the highly credentialed Stephen Hamilton to the role of project manager.
To take up his new position, Hamilton has relocated from Dunedin in New Zealand’s South Island where he was branch manager at Advanced Security Group. In addition to his extensive on the tools experience as a security technician, Hamilton holds several sought-after credentials.
One of a small handful of security professionals to hold the Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Security, Stephen is an ASIS International Board-Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) and Associate Protection Professional (APP), a PECB Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager, and an Independent Qualified Person (IQP) (NZ).
“I’m excited to be part of the Darwin team,” Hamilton said, “and I’m very much looking forward to the challenges and successes ahead.”
Meanwhile, Bharucha said the team was thrilled to have Stephen join.
“His move from New Zealand to the Northern Territory highlights the breadth of our Australasian organisation and the opportunities that exist within Optic on both sides of the Tasman,” he said.
Optic Security Group is a leading provider of converged security risk management solutions serving the needs of enterprise and government clients across Australia and New Zealand. The team delivers end-to-end security risk management through security risk advisory; networked and integrated physical security and safety system design, installation, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance; information and cybersecurity solutions, IT services; and resilience advisory services. You can learn more about Optic Security Group here or read more SEN news here.
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Western Harbour Tunnel CCTV Cameras – Acconia Construction Australia has gone to tender seeking CCTV cameras for the Western Harbour Tunnel.
The Western Harbour Tunnel Project includes 6.5 kilometres of dual 3-lane tunnels, stretching from the Warringah Freeway in Cammeray, across Sydney Harbour, to the WestConnex interchange at Rozelle, and is designed to reduce congestion on the Anzac Bridge, Sydney Harbour Bridge and in the Sydney Harbour Tunnel.
The WHT is being delivered in 2 packages – Stage 1 is being handled by John Holland CPB Contractors and includes excavation and partial civil fit out of the southern section of the tunnel between Rozelle and Birchgrove.
Stage 2 covers this project and includes the construction of approximately 4.8 kilometres of tunnels from under Birchgrove, through to the Warringah Freeway near North Sydney, as well as tunnelling under Sydney Harbour.
Stage 2 also includes the remaining civil fit out of the Stage 1 section, surface works at the North Sydney end of the tunnel, and mechanical and electrical fit out for the entire 6.5km length of the tunnel.
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Western Harbour Tunnel CCTV Cameras Project Scope
Twin mainline tunnels about 6.5 kilometres long connecting the M4-M5 Link at Rozelle to the Warringah Freeway, near Cammeray
An immersed tube tunnel crossing of Sydney Harbour between Birchgrove and Balls Head
Underground connections to the M4-M5 Link project beneath Rozelle
Tunnelled ramps and surface connections at Rozelle, North Sydney and Cammeray, including direct connections to and from the Warringah Freeway (including integration with the Warringah Freeway Upgrade), an off ramp to Falcon Street and an on ramp from Berry Street at North Sydney
Tunnelled stubs for future underground connections to the Beaches Link and Gore Hill Freeway Connection project under the Warringah Freeway near Cammeray
Fitout and commissioning of a ventilation outlet and motorway facilities at the Rozelle Interchange
Construction of a ventilation outlet and motorway facilities at the Warringah Freeway in Cammeray
Operational facilities including a motorway control centre at Waltham Street, in the Artarmon industrial area, and tunnel support facilities at the Warringah Freeway in Cammeray
Other operational infrastructure includes groundwater and tunnel drainage management and treatment systems, signage, fire and life safety systems, lighting, emergency evacuation and emergency smoke extraction infrastructure, CCTV and other traffic management systems.
This Western Harbour Tunnel CCTV Cameras tender closes on April 18 – you can find out more here or read more SEN news here.
“Western Harbour Tunnel CCTV Cameras Go To Tender.”
Milestone Delivers 4 Years Record Revenue Reaching $US245 Million In 2023.
Milestone Delivers 4 Years Record Revenue – Milestone Systems delivered record net revenue of $USD245 million in 2023.
“As we reflect on Milestone’s remarkable journey of 25 years, we not only celebrate our past achievements but also look forward to what lies ahead,” said Thomas Jensen, CEO, Milestone Systems.
“The advancement of artificial intelligence and video analytics opens endless possibilities for data-driven video technology.
“We already see how our strategic focus on key sectors such as healthcare and hospitality can make meaningful contributions to people, businesses, and societies around the world. We are proud of Milestone’s achievements to-date, but we are even more excited about the future.”
Milestone delivers 4 years record revenue.
“We believe technology should serve humanity not the other way around,” Jensen said. “Developing ‘responsible technology’ is not just a buzzword at Milestone – it is a crucial aspect of our commitment to serving our customers and societies at large. We are dedicated to ensuring that our software is not only innovative but also ethical.”
Milestone Delivers 4 Years Record Revenue
Reflecting on Milestone’s growth ambitions, Lars Larsen, CFO, Milestone Systems, said the team was anticipating an eventful and promising 2024.
“We will continue our growth journey, in terms of revenue, investments, and profitability,” Larsen said. “We expect the coming financial year will bring many opportunities, particularly within the cloud and video analytics spaces.”
Highlights from the year included the launch of XProtect Hospital Assist, a video solution that allows medical staff to remotely observe multiple patients at once and respond to incidents quickly. The company also introduced an updated approach for the casinos industry to ensure gaming compliance and to help businesses deliver exceptional guest experiences.
By year-end, the company added Milestone Camera to Cloud capabilities to its Milestone Kite cloud solution, which is a simple, secure, and scalable video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) solution. Camera to cloud means computing, recording and video storage can take place on cameras, removing the need for local infrastructure.
You can learn more about Milestone here, contact local supplier BGW Technologies here, or read more SEN news here.
“Milestone Delivers 4 Years Record Revenue Reaching $US245 Million In 2023.”
Nedap AEOS Convexs MD80C – Nedap AEOS Convexs MD80C is an internal or external Mifare proximity reader designed for common access control systems.
The MD80C has IP54 ratings against the ingress of water and dust when flush-mounted, an operating range of -20 to 55C, voltage requirements of 12-30V DC, a Mifare read range of around 30mm, compact dimensions of 80 x 80 32mm and a weight of 100g.
AEOS can combine all commonly used reader and card technologies in a single system. Convexs readers can be linked to external controllers using a Wiegand interface. A standard RS485 protocol may also be used.
Systems that use Nedap card technology can be converted to Mifare/DESFire cards and readers without complication as the Convexs reader can be integrated as a replacement for existing antennas.
Nedap AEOS Convexs MD80C Reader
In addition, the existing antenna wiring can be reused. An added advantage is that migration can be implemented in controlled phases, as the Convexs reader can handle several different card types simultaneously.
Based on the choice of card technology, secure airborne data transfer between the card and card reader is achieved via CRYPTO1, triple DES or AES128 encryption.
The Convexs reader configuration determines functionality and output. The configuration file is generated using AEreco (AEOS Reader Configuration) software and deployed to the Convexs reader via Aemon or with a configuration card.
You can learn more about Nedap card readers here or read more SEN news here.
Gallagher Appoints Tim Clayton To Key South Australia NT Role.
Gallagher Appoints Tim Clayton – Gallagher Security has appointed Tim Clayton as senior business development manager South Australia and Northern Territory.
According to Gallagher’s George Dunleavy, Clayton brings an outstanding reputation, a wealth of knowledge and many connections in the South Australian business community to the role, having spent the last 10 years building a strong client base and securing contracts and high value recurrent sales with major companies.
Clayton’s appointment to this newly created position is the culmination of a successful re-imagining of team structure following the internal promotion of George Dunleavy to sales manager SA/NT in January. The appointment brings SA/NT resources up to full capacity, enabling the team to move forward with regional goals and strategies in place for 2024.
“Throughout this recruitment process we have been focused on finding the best candidate for the role,” Dunleavy said. “We needed someone that understands the idiosyncrasies of the local market and how to maximise opportunities in a highly competitive environment. Tim’s combination of an immensely personable manner, commitment to high quality customer service, and drive to deliver the best possible outcomes for his clients make him an ideal fit. We’re extremely excited to have him on board.
Gallagher appoints Tim Clayton to key SA/NT role.
Gallagher Appoints Tim Clayton
“This appointment enables us to ensure we’re meeting the demands and expectations that new projects bring, while proactively targeting future opportunities and prospective clients without detriment to the excellence in customer service and channel partner engagement the SA/NT team is known for,” Dunleavy said.
With several major projects currently in progress within the region, and more on the horizon, Dunleavy said Clayton’s appointment will enable the team to push ahead with ‘renewed energy and a broader perspective’.
According to Gallagher Security’s executive vice president for Asia Pacific and India, Middle East, and Africa (APAC and IMEA), Craig Schutte, Clayton stood out in a shortlist of impressive and competitive candidates due to his breadth of experience and business acumen.
“We are excited to welcome Tim on board and know he will be an asset to Gallagher’s strong, high performing SA/NT team,” Schutte said.
Meanwhile, Clayton is excited to be developing and expanding relationships.
“What I’m looking forward to most is the people – Gallagher staff and especially our customers and channel partners – listening to what they have to say and establishing strong, high value relationships with them,” Clayton said.
You can learn more about Gallagher Security here or read more SEN news here.
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Russia Developing Face Recognition System To Track Citizens.
Russia developing face recognition system – Leaked documents suggest Russia is investing $US130 million on developing a face recognition system with the ability to track citizens in public spaces.
The solution would store and process data from all public surveillance cameras in Russian cities using AI – the number of public surveillance cameras involved is around 5 million.
The documents, obtained by the Estonian news agency Delfi Estonia, indicate the project will be handled by the Russian Presidential Affairs Department’s Scientific Research Computing Center (GlavNIVTs).
Russia Developing Face Recognition – CCTV techs work on street cameras in Moscow.
GlavNIVTs will use software and licenses from facial recognition provider NtechLab and panoramic image specialist, Gigarama. The project will involve creation of a video stream processing service to gather and store data and a video stream processing centre to search the data, which the documents say will be used to allow law enforcement agencies to “promptly identify threats” and “destructive and/or disloyal behaviour.”
Russia Developing Face Recognition
The video stream processing service will be directly connected to regional video surveillance systems. These will rely on 3 categories of cameras – the first will handle large crowds, the second will be focused on roads and railway crossings and will be equipped with license recognition software, while the third will handle individual face recognition.
As well as recognizing individuals, the third camera type will “build biometric templates of people’s faces” and will be installed by the FSB, Internal Affairs Ministry, and an “authorized body,” according to the documents.
You can find out more about NTechLab solutions here or read more SEN news here.
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Russia Developing Face Recognition – CCTV techs in Moscow.
Defence BST Needs Security, BMS, Locksmith For Maintenance Service.
Defence BST Needs Security, BMS, Locksmith – Defence Base Services Transformation Project is seeking maintenance services including security technicians, locksmiths, BMS technicians, ICT technicians, electricians and more.
Base Services Transformation Program is in the process of redesigning the Australian Defence Force’s base service contracts for tender to sustain capability, offer greater flexibility.
The changes will provide services consistent with services more broadly available to organisations outside of government, and will help to improve engagement between the Defence workforce and base service providers.
Defence BST
The overall BST program is a range of property, building, infrastructure and people services across the Defence estate nationally with a service commencement that will begin in early 2025.
Defence BST Needs Security
Cushman & Wakefield on behalf of Defence BST invites vendors to submit rate cards for the provision of various services for Defence BST. Respondent vendors are requested to provide pricing for reactive maintenance for services relevant to security installers and integrators and others listed below.
BMS Technician
Communications and ICT Technicians
Electrician & Electronics Technician
Fire
Locksmith
Mechanical Fitter
Security & Security Service Technician
Testing/Certification (Service Provider).
This Defence BST Needs Security, BMS, Locksmith tender closes on April 29 – you can learn more here or read more SEN news here.
“Defence BST Needs Security, BMS, Locksmith For Maintenance Service.”
Ardel Moore Joins Dahua Technology as Oceania alliance manager.
Ardel Moore Joins Dahua Technology As Oceania Alliance Manager.
Ardel Moore Joins Dahua – Dahua Technology Oceania has appointed Ardel Moore as Oceania alliance manager.
According to Dahua’s marketing director, Paris Zhu, with 18 years of experience in security wholesale and distribution, Moore is well-prepared to take on this pivotal role that bridges collaboration, strategy, and growth.
Having started his career in the security industry in 2006 as a technical support engineer CCTV, Moore has held roles including product manager at Q Security Systems, BGWT, Hills and DAS (Dicker Data Access & Surveillance).
“Ardel’s mission at Dahua is to foster strategic partnerships, unlock synergies, and drive mutual success across the Oceania region, which includes Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and the Pacific Islands,” Zhu said.
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“As our new Alliance Manager, Ardel will be dedicated to empowering our channel partners with ample resources and comprehensive insights into Dahua’s innovative technology. With Ardel’s support, our team and clients can anticipate strengthened collaboration and enhanced delivery of cutting-edge solution.”
Ardel Moore Joins Dahua Technology
Moore will be based in Dahua Australia’s Victoria office in Melbourne and his regional focus will be on strategic partnerships and product marketing across the entire product range, including CCTV, alarms, access controls, peripherals, and IoT products.
“The constant challenges for solutions and technological changes, from analogue to IP and now moving into Advanced AI technologies, make the security industry truly captivating – I’m excited to have joined Dahua Technology at such a pivotal moment,” Moore said.
You can learn more about Dahua Technology Oceania and Dahua products here or read more SEN news here.
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