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Emma Gibson joins Gallagher Security as Lower North Island Sales Manager

Gallagher Security has recruited Emma Gibson to the role of Sales Manager for the Lower North Island region, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in sales and account management, and three years in the [...]
Cyber Security

65% of financial industry organisations suffered ransomware damage in 2023

Although ransomware attacks dropped globally by 36% to 317.6 million in 2023, the financial industry is still plagued by malicious software, according to new data. According to data compiled by Stocklytics.com, almost 65% of financial [...]
International

Editorial Board appointed for Fiji’s National Security Defence Review

Independent Review Lead for the National Security Defence Review James Sanday announces the appointment of Editorial Board members who will assist in the compilation of the National Security Defence Review. Made up of academics from [...]
International

Fiji PM focuses on strengthened defence cooperation in UK visit

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has met with the UK’s defence and foreign ministers seeking enhanced cooperation and stressing need for “Ocean of Peace” in the Indo-Pacific. Fiji seeks to strengthen collaboration with the United [...]
Persec

Gen Z employees twice as likely to bend the rules or engage in workplace misconduct

New research finds that a quarter of employees around the world said it was “OK to break the rules if needed to get the job done”, and Gen Z 2.5 times more likely than Boomers [...]
Defence

New Zealand has a new Chief of Defence Force

Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies MNZM is the new Chief of Defence Force, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced today. Air Vice-Marshal Davies has been appointed for three years from 6 June, when he will also [...]
Electronic Security

Distribution newcomer TSS set to redefine customer experience alongside Paradox

Backed by industry stalwarts and a fresh approach to customer service, TSS (Trade Security Supplies) launched today, with ambitions to shake up the security sector as Paradox’s newly appointed distributor for New Zealand. Inspired by [...]
Defence

New Zealand Defence Minister announces $571 million for Defence pay and projects

Defence Minister Judith Collins today announced that the New Zealand Government’s upcoming Budget will include new funding of $571 million for Defence Force pay and projects. “Our servicemen and women do New Zealand proud throughout [...]
Electronic Security

Hanwha Vision launches industry-first dual sensor barcode reader camera

Hanwha Vision introduces its first dual lens Barcode Reader (BCR) camera, combining barcode recognition and video capture in a single device. The AI-enabled BCR camera recognises and tracks parcel barcodes on high-speed conveyors at a [...]
Electronic Security

Bula! Axis Communications announces 2024 Oceania Partner Awards winners

Axis Communications announced the winners of its Oceania Partner Awards 2024 at its annual Partner Summit held this week on the resort island of Denarau in Fiji. Held at Axis’ annual Partner Summit from 6th [...]

FBI report designates 50 shootings in 2022 as active shooter incidents

May 1, 2024

A report from the FBI on active shooter incidents in the United States shows handguns and rifles as firearms of choice, and open spaces as the most commonly used location type, writes chief editor Nicholas […]

Five years on from Christchurch mosque attacks political leadership needed

May 1, 2024

Government has remained reluctant to promote a public facing strategy that informs the public on how to protect venues from attack and stay safe during an attack, writes Chris Kumeroa, Chair of the Crowded Places […]

Spectator security survey: Preference for visible security measures, ignorance of active shooter policies

April 4, 2024

The latest survey of US spectator’s perceptions of venue safety and security highlights a preference for visible security measures and an ignorance of active shooter response policies. According to the authors of the Spectator Sports […]

Protecting Crowded Places: What to look for in a security provider

January 26, 2024

The Australian Government has released guidance to owners and operators of crowded places on selecting security providers, writes Chief Editor Nicholas Dynon, filling a key gap in the crowded places guidance suite. Focussed on the […]

US Secret Service publishes behavioural threat assessment report covering five years of attacks

February 15, 2023

New report on attacks on public and semi-public places is tragically timely as the US rings in a new year marred by mass shooting after mass shooting, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. The 70-page report […]

Planned Auckland terror attack a wake-up call say crowded places security experts

January 4, 2023

Specialist crowded places security advisory group says recent teenage terror plot presents important learnings for hospitality, retail, entertainment, and event venue operators, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. It emerged in early November with the recent […]

Emma Gibson joins Gallagher Security as Lower North Island Sales Manager

65% of financial industry organisations suffered ransomware damage in 2023

Editorial Board appointed for Fiji’s National Security Defence Review

Fiji PM focuses on strengthened defence cooperation in UK visit

Gen Z employees twice as likely to bend the rules or engage in workplace misconduct

New Zealand has a new Chief of Defence Force

Distribution newcomer TSS set to redefine customer experience alongside Paradox

New Zealand Defence Minister announces $571 million for Defence pay and projects

Hanwha Vision launches industry-first dual sensor barcode reader camera

Bula! Axis Communications announces 2024 Oceania Partner Awards winners

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