ADT Reports Q4 Growth

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ADT Reports Q4 Growth In Recurring Revenue.

ADT reports Q4 growth – ADT has reported Q4 earnings, with total revenue of $US1.2 billion with recurring revenue increasing 4 per cent to $353 million.

ADT also increased consumer and small business revenue to $1.2 billion, a 5 per cent increase, while adjusted EBITDA was $627 million, up 8 per cent. The performance increases are significant as ADT refocuses on its core security and automation businesses.

“2023 was a pivotal year for ADT, and we delivered solid performance, invested for the future, reshaped our portfolio and meaningfully improved our capital structure,” ADT President and CEO Jim DeVries said.

“With the divestiture of our commercial business and the decision to exit residential solar we have simplified our business model and focused on our consumer-oriented core security and smart home business. Our remaining business serves a large and growing market, and we are the proven industry leader with durable customer relationships that generate substantial.”

According to DeVries, ADT’s $2.1 billion debt reduction during 2023, recent announcement of a 57 per cent increase in its dividend and a $350 million share repurchase program authorization, were highlights. Q4 also saw a strategic customer portfolio acquisition of 57,000 customers for under $90 million.

DeVries said development of the company’s ADT+ consumer app was continuing and would be at the centre of a new ecosystem. The ADT+ platform will build on the partnership between ADT and Google Nest in the CCTV and video analytics markets. The improved camera take rates contributed to approximately $1400.00 of install revenue per new customer during 2023.

“ADT delivered solid results at our core, invested for the future, reshaped our portfolio, and meaningfully improved our capital structure,” DeVries said. “We’ve got good momentum in the business, great catalysts for growth, and we’re looking forward to a strong 2024.”

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Central Coast Locksmith For Sale

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March 7, 2024

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Central Coast Locksmith For Sale Asking $A999,000.

Central Coast locksmith for sale – A long-standing and reputable locksmith business is for sale on the Central Coast of New South Wales with an asking price of $A999,000.

Central Coast Locksmith Details

Categories: Industrial/Manufacturing, Services, Professional
Price $999,000 + SAV
Annual Turnover $1,128,179+
Adjusted Annual Profits $398,083+
Monthly Rental $3,185.41
Lease Term Lease Ends Aug 2028, Option 5 Years.

On offer is a highly reputable Locksmith business on the Central Coast, operating for approximately 40 years, with the current owner bringing extensive Locksmith experience and incorporating 2 locksmith businesses together. Located in an industrial location, boasting a modern workshop, clean and efficient showroom, with smooth workplace operations.

This business provides its services to commercial, domestic, and automotive clients. Approximately 95 per cent of work is derived from commercial clients, including government and private long-standing clients.

Central Coast Locksmith Services

Supply and installation, managing/maintaining master restricted systems – this includes high level security systems
Supply and installation of access control and keyless entry locking systems
24/7 emergency after-hours services
Supply and installation of locks to all aspects of the premise/facility. Rekeying, key cutting, repairs of locks, and supply and install of door closers
Supply, installation and servicing of safes
Servicing clients within our workshop and on-road with 3 mobile Locksmith vehicles.

Additionally, this locksmith business supply and install security doors and screens that are Australian owned and Australian made.

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The current owners work in the business in the following capacities:

First owner: Oversees all aspects – daily operations of workshop, front counter, on road technicians, and large/important client surveys. Hours are Monday to Friday – 8.30am-5.00pm,

Second owner: client services manager – administration – HR, policy/procedure, accounting, employment needs and reviews, staff induction, licencing checks. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 8.30am-2.00pm.

Accompanying Central Coast Locksmith

3 Locksmith vehicles – for mobile services
All necessary machinery and equipment
A team of qualified and experienced staff
A large number of master restricted systems.

This business would suit a qualified locksmith, an experienced person in the security industry, or a competing business looking to expand. Licensing requirements are required to run this locksmith business. Including but not limited to NSW security licences individually, and as a business, member of various associations.

You can find out more about Central Coast locksmith for sale here or read more SEN news here.

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Mount Isa Police Security Upgrade

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March 7, 2024

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Mount Isa Police Security Upgrade Sought.

Mount Isa Police Security Upgrade – Q Build has gone to tender seeking a security upgrade to the Mount Isa Police Station.

As the Queensland Government’s builder, QBuild plays an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

Mt. Isa Police Security Upgrade Sought

QBuild is a vital part of Queensland’s $A50 billion building and construction industry and has almost 1500 staff and a network that includes 20 offices and 34 depots across the state.

Queensland Police Service has around 12,000 police officers, serving an area of around 13,000sqkm.

This Mount Isa Police system and security upgrade tender closes on March 29 at 2 pm Queensland time – you can find out more here or read more SEN news here.

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MCG Installing AI Security Scanners

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March 5, 2024

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MCG Installing AI Security Scanners To Enhance Safety.

MCG Installing AI Security Scanners – Bringing one of the world’s largest stadiums in line with international security standards, the MCG will install Evolv AI security scanners at entry points to improve safety and traffic flow.

Evolv Express security gates, which use sensors, cameras and AI software to conduct a full body weapons search, will analyse data at a rate of 3500 people per hour, per entry lane.

According to the manufacturer, Evolv Technology, Evolv Express is proven to operate up to 10x times faster than traditional metal detectors with its dual-lane, free-flow entrances and fusion of new sensor technology and artificial intelligence.

The system is built to spot weapons while ignoring most harmless personal items as visitors walk through at a natural pace. Families and groups of people can now walk in together without as long of lines. It’s a more welcoming experience and helps them make their way to the concessions or seats quicker.

AI differentiates personal items from threats. Unlike traditional metal detectors, Evolv Express uses advanced sensor technology and artificial intelligence to screen guests while they walk through at a natural pace — without always having to stop and hand over their belongings.

The system alerts operators to the potential presence of weapons while ignoring most harmless personal items like cell phones, keys, and coins. When a potential threat is detected by the system, real-time image aided alarms can show guards where the threat is located on a person or in his or her bag. This reduces the amount of physical contact required and helps guards to act quickly and efficiently.

Evolv Insights, the accompanying web-based and mobile-enabled analytics application, allows Evolv Express to account for its own performance and supports post-event analysis and future operational planning. Managers can view visitor arrival curves and alarm rates by entrance, time, and date to understand where and when the flow of people—and threat objects—peak. Staff entrances accordingly for a proactive approach to security and operations.

It’s also possible for the system to be integrated with security technologies across a venue. Evolv Express’ Open API and easy-to-configure integrations with security technologies like VMS (video management systems) and Mass Notification Systems are built into Evolv Express, allowing critical notifications and alert images to be communicated to the extended security ecosystem throughout a venue.

Teams at the security operations centre and other locations can swiftly receive unverified and verified threats, requests for assistance, and location information from Express, initiating security protocols and procedures when a weapon is identified at the system to better protect your guests and employees.

You can learn more about Evolv Express security scanners here or read more SEN news here.

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MCG Installing AI Security Scanners To Enhance Safety.

Allegion Lifts Q4 Revenues 4.2 Per Cent

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March 5, 2024

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Allegion Lifts Q4 Revenues 4.2 Per Cent Expects Market Stability.

Allegion Lifts Q4 Revenues 4.2 Per Cent – Allegion has lifted Q4 net revenues by 4.2 per cent after reporting net revenues of $US897.4 million and net earnings of $118.6 million, or $1.34 per share for the period.

Adjusted net earnings were $148.5 million, or $1.68 per share, down 0.6 per cent, excluding charges related to restructuring, acquisition and integration costs and other non-cash impairment charges, as well as amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets.

Net revenues increased 2.6 per cent organic, excluding impacts of acquisitions, divestitures and foreign currency movements. Allegion reported that solid growth in the company’s non-residential Americas business was partially offset by declines in its residential and Allegion International businesses.

Allegion reported full-year net revenues of $3.651 billion and net earnings of $540.4 million, or $6.12 per share. Adjusted net earnings were $614.9 million, up 16.2 per cent. Full-year 2023 net revenues increased 11.6 per cent. Net revenues increased 5.2 per cent on an organic basis.

“Allegion’s fourth quarter reflected strong execution, margin expansion and cash generation by our team,” said Allegion’s president and CEO, John H. Stone. “Celebrating our 10th anniversary as a standalone company in December, we are proud to have closed the year with record revenue, adjusted operating income and adjusted EPS.

“As we look ahead to 2024, we are focused on consistent execution of our strategy and balanced capital deployment, against what we expect to be a stable market backdrop…we’ll deliver yet another year of growth.”

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GSA Appoints Craig Cobbin General Manager Sales

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GSA Appoints Craig Cobbin General Manager Sales Across National Portfolio.

GSA Appoints Craig Cobbin General Manager Sales – GSA Systems has appointed Craig Cobbin general manager sales commencing March 1.

Cobbin brings with him 25 years’ experience in the security industry, including 20 years in security wholesale and distribution.

“I’m excited to join the team at GSA,” Cobbin said. “They’re energetic, passionate and remind me of how wholesale should be done – with reliable brands, top notch customer service and a can-do attitude.”

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While based in GSA’s NSW branch in Lidcombe, Cobbin’s role will extend across the company’s national business portfolio. His role will focus on the management and expansion of the GSA sales team across the entire product range, including CCTV, alarms, access control, peripherals and solar security products.

“We’re a national security distribution business who service a range of security integration customers,” said Brad Opray, director at GSA. “Our aim has always been that GSA customers, across Australia, receive quality products from reliable brands, supported by great customer service.

“We’re certain Craig’s oversight of our sales team will build on that customer experience further and ensure our clients – both existing and new – will continue to receive the fantastic products and services that GSA have become known for.”

Craig commenced in the industry in 1991, completing his Electronics Technician qualification before going on to work for businesses including Direct Alarm Supplies, Hills Limited, Pelco and Motorola Solutions where he held the most recent role of sales director – Oceana, Video Security & Analytics – Pelco.

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World’s Greatest Shave

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March 5, 2024

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RPA Haem Team

The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Institute of Haematology, the RPA Haem Team, has banded together this month to support the Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave to raise needed funds for the organisation’s work in the community.

Blood cancer is Australia’s hidden cancer crisis. There are 140,000 families facing blood cancer right now. And it takes the lives of 16 Australians every day.

These numbers are set to double by 2035. Unless we do something about it, that’s why George Bush has signed up for the World’s Greatest Shave.

George Bush is raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation to give Australians facing blood cancer life-changing practical and emotional support. And to fund critical research, bringing us closer to the day when zero lives are lost to blood cancer.

Will you be part of George’s World’s Greatest Shave community and donate to his page?

Your donation means that together, you are working to stop blood cancer in its tracks. Any amount, big or small, will make a real, tangible difference.

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These fantastic people are the team at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Institute of Haematology friends.

Join doctors, nurses, laboratory and administration staff, patients, family, friends and pets (!) to raise funds for Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave.

Please consider joining our RPA Haem Team to contribute to a shared goal of raising funds and creating awareness of blood cancer.

Ways to get involved in the World’s Greatest Shave

Consider donating to our team’s fundraising goal.
Register for your own “Cut – Colour – Shave Challenge” whilst contributing to our RPA Haem Team.
Hold your own event during WGS week, 18th – 24th March 2024.
Join our WGS event at RPA during Shave Week 18th – 24th March 2024 (watch this space for details)
Promote via your social media accounts and share pics.
Together RPA Haem Team can help “Beat Bloody Cancer”.

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Simplicity First For Watters Electrical

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March 4, 2024

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Simplicity First For Watters Electrical Thanks To Gallagher SMB.

Simplicity First For Watters Electrical – Watters Electrical is the largest and longest-standing electrical contracting company in Regional Victoria and Southern New South Wales and the team says simplicity comes first when it comes to its security solutions.

According to Watters Electrical, security technician and lead technician for Gallagher solutions, Peter Dunbar, from installation through to deployment, SMB makes security simple.

“The fact the SMB panel comes pre-assembled, ready to bolt to the wall makes it easy and simple to install,” Dunbar says. “Web-based commissions are simple and straightforward and are great for testing and fault finding, you are not stuck back at the panel on a laptop, you can be standing at the door that you commissioned/testing using your phone. Client testing is made easier too, with the well-designed app.”

Both Dunbar and Watters Electrical communication, security and data specialist, Cameron Shields, agree that SMB stands out among its competitors, as an enterprise level solution.

“The SMB panel is built off the tried and tested Gallagher hardware, so we are providing our customers with an enterprise level product that is scaled to their needs, which makes our offer stand out among our competitors,” Shields says.

“SMB offers end users scalability, flexibility, multi-site management, and automatic software updates, with the power to perform maintenance remotely, saving businesses time and money.”

Simplicity First For Watters Electrical

According to Dunbar, SMB is a cost-effective solution that sells well to small and medium businesses.

As an app-based security solution, SMB offers ease of use, improved efficiency, remote access, lock downs and upgrades, easy installation, and round-the-clock support. Via the app, operators can access their system anytime, anywhere from their smartphone, giving complete site control from home, the office, or on the road.

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“Previously if they wanted Bluetooth access control, we would have to use more expensive options that were not as effective or flexible as SMB,” he explains.

“Now the user has control of their system and adding new users is simple, saving the client from having to pay us to make changes. The continuous improvement and updates to the system with new features means the system never gets old or outdated.”

Meanwhile Shields explains that in an evolving security landscape, SMB offers end users a scalable approach to security – he says that from one site to multi-site operations, SMB offers the flexibility to meet the shifting demands of the industry and business growth.

“The flexibility of the system and the support from Gallagher are what make SMB great,” says Shields. “If you come up with a feature idea that could improve the SMB system, Gallagher listen and take on the feedback and implement changes if there is demand for the feature,” he says.

Simplicity First For Watters Electrical – Strategically located in the 3 major rural cities of Albury, Shepparton and Wangaratta, Watters Electrical’s geographical influence ranges over hundreds of kilometres, providing electrical services across all aspects of the electrical industry.

An authorised Gallagher Security SMB Partner such as Watters can provide a free site visit to identify the needs of a business and prepare a quote consisting of hardware, installation fee, and monthly subscription based on chosen services.

You can learn more about Watters Electrical here, read about Gallagher SMB here or see more SEN news here.

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AXIS Radar Data Visualizer

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March 4, 2024

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AXIS Radar Data Visualizer Combines Radar And Imagery.

AXIS Radar Data Visualizer – Axis Communications has announced a powerful analytic application that combines 180-degree radar detection and 180-degree panoramic multi-sensor AXIS P3827-PVE camera for improved situational awareness with minimum false alarms.

Radar Data Visualizer is designed for monitoring large open areas and can accurately detect people at ranges of up to 60 metres and vehicles at up to 85 metres. At these ranges the system is capable of visualizing 180-degree detection in all weather and lighting conditions.

The system collects and processes radar data and presents the data as visual overlays in the camera feed for viewing by an operator. This data can also be used to trigger events. For instance, it’s possible to activate strobe lights, trigger alarms, or start camera recordings whenever an object crosses a predefined virtual line in the camera view.

Radar technology offers cost-effective operations and accurate detection 24/7. And because it’s not impacted by things like moving shadows, beams of light, small animals, or insects, it keeps false alarms to a minimum.

With intelligent object detection, the system can detect and classify people and vehicles. And area and line-crossing detection lets you trigger an event whenever an object moves within a defined area or crosses predefined virtual line in a defined direction. Additionally, it’s possible to display the speed of passing vehicles in the overlay.

You can learn more about Axis solutions from local distributors, learn more about the Radar Data Visualiser here or read more SEN news here.

AXIS Radar Data Visualizer Features:

Improved scene awareness with reliable detection 24/7
Detect people up to 60 meters
Detect vehicles up to 85 meters
180-degree coverage with no blind spots
Trigger events based on radar data.

“AXIS Radar Data Visualizer Combines Radar And Imagery.”

Amazon Discovers The Touchscreen Hub

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March 4, 2024

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Amazon Discovers The Touchscreen Hub, Heralds End Of App Reliance.

Amazon Discovers The Touchscreen Hub – It’s not often that electronics companies and digital companies meet in the middle but it seems they may have after Amazon (finally) released a touchscreen security and home automation hub called Echo Hub that sits at the heart of a very familiar looking ecosystem.

Amazon’s new Echo Hub is designed to sit at the middle of an Alexa-powered home’s smart device constellation – speakers, sensors, lights, cameras and whatever other Alexa-compatible devices you want to add.

As well as RJ-45 connectivity, it has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Zigbee radios and can connect to Thread, Sidewalk and Matter devices without needing phone connection for commissioning.

Echo Hub has the form factor of a small tablet – it’s a little larger and slimmer than most security keypad hubs at 8 inches, with lashings of functionality pushed onto the screen, including CCTV, security, automation, weather, music, comms and more.

It’s not as though Amazon did not have an Echo interface before now – the Echo Show – but this new Echo Hub is different, given it’s designed to allow a group of residents to manage a local system without using their smart device or a connected tablet. Show was all about displaying often annoying recommended content, while Echo Hub is about system management.

In terms of the keypad layout, rooms are listed on the left and you tap them on screen to see the devices each room contains. Devices are arranged in groups along the bottom so they can be turned on or off together – this is ideal for automation functions like lights.

Amazon Discovers The Touchscreen Hub

Better for users, the home screen can be customised to display the functionalities that get used most often – lights, security, CCTV, intercom, music, weather, etc. Echo Hub also plays music and movies and you can control it with Alexa voice commands.

Meanwhile, Echo Hub also allows users to control routines, schedules and rules – for example, you can create a routine in your Alexa app that locks the doors, arms the security system, and turns off the lights when you say, “Alexa, I’m leaving”.

It’s taken a long time for Amazon to discover the universal appeal of a clever keypad anyone in a home can drive without fussing around getting their face recognised by dad’s phone. App control is great when you are out of the house but there are times when just pressing a button is far easier.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of Echo Hub from the point of view of security installers is that it suggests modernised traditional system layouts still have strong appeal and digital providers are finally recognising this.

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