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Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island
Partner Programmes

Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island

The return of a 14-year veteran is set to bolster technical support and partner ties for customers across the Central North Island.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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CrowdStrike promotes Adams & launches partner app Jet
Data Protection

CrowdStrike promotes Adams & launches partner app Jet

The cyber security group is leaning harder on partners to drive growth, as its marketplace business rose nearly USD $1.5 billion in fiscal 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
TP-Link launches PTZ5425 camera for business sites
Network Infrastructure

TP-Link launches PTZ5425 camera for business sites

Businesses can cover larger outdoor sites with one camera, as TP-Link’s PTZ5425 adds 25x zoom, tracking and active warnings.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Genetec names ANZ partner awards winners in Vietnam
Software-as-a-Service

Genetec names ANZ partner awards winners in Vietnam

Channel demand for hybrid and cloud security was in focus as Genetec honoured ANZ partners for work on airports, banks and public sector projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth
Manufacturing

Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth

Growth at Gallagher Security has been driven by culture and long-term investment, with revenue and scale more than doubling since 2021.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Protectors Edge book applies security lessons to leadership
Physical Security

Protectors Edge book applies security lessons to leadership

Boards facing tighter scrutiny may find the book's security-led framework useful as risk, reputation and duty of care collide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West
Hybrid Cloud

Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West

Buyers at ISC West were focused on simpler upgrades and better system connections as Gallagher pushed migration tools and cloud access management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Gallagher raises AUD $90,000 for Bravehearts charity
Physical Security

Gallagher raises AUD $90,000 for Bravehearts charity

Proceeds will fund prevention and counselling services after Gallagher Security Australia’s Charity Golf Day raised AUD $90,000 for Bravehearts.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Milestone adds reporting & cloud storage in update
Storage

Milestone adds reporting & cloud storage in update

Organisations running large security estates will get less manual admin work as Milestone adds automated reporting, broader device support and cloud retention.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Simbian cyber defence benchmark finds all 11 AI models fail
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Simbian cyber defence benchmark finds all 11 AI models fail

Current frontier models still fall short of stand-alone cyber defence, with the top performer spotting only 46% of attack evidence in Simbian’s test.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre
Smart Cities

Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre

Canada's top envoy in Australia has spotlighted Genetec's Sydney hub, which supports security customers and critical infrastructure operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Roke launches CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system
Drones

Roke launches CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system

Military users in the UK and Northern Europe are already fielding a counter-drone system that can be operated after days of training.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Securitas UK marks decade of STARS front-of-house growth
Hyperscale

Securitas UK marks decade of STARS front-of-house growth

The front-of-house security model now spans 27 countries and 89 clients, reflecting rising demand for blended reception and security roles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Last month
Reconeyez appoints Mark Williams as EMEA Sales Chief
IoT Security

Reconeyez appoints Mark Williams as EMEA Sales Chief

The security technology group is betting on partner-led growth in EMEA as it broadens support for installers and integrators after joining VOSKER.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Securitas names Alan Rae UK North & BAE Systems chief
Human Capital Management

Securitas names Alan Rae UK North & BAE Systems chief

The move broadens Securitas’ regional leadership in Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland while keeping continuity on a key BAE Systems account.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Last month
Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter
DevOps

Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter

The security group is bolstering Australian sales coverage as it seeks tighter oversight of SMB and perimeter customers across three regions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham
Data Protection

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham

Buyers weighing cloud migration and AI will see integrated security systems at The Security Event, as partners pitch staged upgrades and interoperability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month