Automation, security and control > Security & surveillance systems

Smart street lighting for Swaziland

24 January, 2017

The Kingdom of Swaziland has a new smart street lighting solution and sensor network, courtesy of a partnership between gridComm and investment firm Somerset Group.


Hills to launch fire detection range

02 December, 2016

Hills has announced it will partner with UTC Fire & Security (UTC) to introduce a range of fire detection products into the Australian and New Zealand markets.


Roost Smart Battery

16 November, 2016

Smart home technology company Roost has announced that its flagship product, the Roost Smart Battery, is now available in Australia.


Uniden Guardian Hybrid home security system

14 November, 2016

Uniden's Guardian Hybrid digital video recorder (DVR) range of security systems is suitable for home and small to medium-sized business (SMB) owners.


MFB Class B and Class C security enclosures

05 September, 2016

MFB Class B and Class C security enclosures have been tested and approved by the Australian Government's Security Construction and Equipment Committee.


Interworld SM-8X8-C64KR-POE-HDBT video matrix switch

16 August, 2016

Interworld Electronics has added a 4K HDMI matrix switch over with Power over Ethernet (PoE) to its line of video matrix switches.



Preparing for the networked world

20 July, 2016 by Bryan de Caires, CEO

With the demise of analog, we are seeing the emergence of a rapidly growing array of exciting new technologies and applications.


Panasonic Aero-PTZ rugged pan-tilt-zoom security camera

20 July, 2016

Panasonic Australia has unveiled the rugged Aero-PTZ security camera, which is designed for applications at height, at sea and on ports, piers and bridges under severe weather conditions, from rain and snow to extreme temperatures and gale-force winds.


D-Link DCS-2630L full HD 180° ultrawide-view Wi-Fi camera

10 June, 2016

D-Link ANZ has launched the DCS-2630L full HD 180° ultrawide-view Wi-Fi camera, offering advanced features including HD video quality, two-way audio, sound and motion detection, microSD Card slot for local recording and automatic day/night viewing — making the camera a suitable start to a security solution for any home or small business.


2016 Security Exhibition and Conference speakers announced

10 May, 2016

Speakers have been announced for the 2016 Security Exhibition & Conference, which is returning to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 20–22 July. The event connects a community of leaders and showcases the most innovative solutions to hit the Australian market supporting the future direction of the security industry.


Smoke alarm legislation changes proposed

02 May, 2016

Earlier this year, Fire and Emergency Services Minister for Queensland Bill Byrne instigated changes to state legislation around the installation of smoke detectors with the aim of reducing the number of house fire fatalities. New dwellings and properties undergoing substantial renovation must comply from 2017.


Securing the Super Bowl

24 September, 2015

The White House has recognised a partnership between Allied Telesis, San Francisco 49ers, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), City of Santa Clara, Santa Clara Police Department and Arini Geographics for a smart and safe Super Bowl 50.


Sony SNC-VM772R 4K security camera

10 August, 2015

The Sony SNC-VM772R 4K network security camera offers clarity and sensitivity to critical video monitoring and surveillance applications.


Career move: electricians and the security industry

07 July, 2015

The rapidly growing security industry offers licensed electricians lucrative cabling opportunities and the move into this industry may be easier than you think.


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