Victoria Rees

Croydon, United Kingdom

Editor at Security Journal Americas

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Articles

Harper Chalice announces rebrand to Hirsch in UK

2 months ago | securityjournaluk.com | Victoria Rees

Harper Chalice has announced that it is combining product lines, brands and organisation with fellow Vitaprotech company Hirsch for its UK and export business activities. “The Harper Chalice name has a long and respected history within the perimeter intrusion market here in the UK,” said Adam O’Reilly, Managing Director of Hirsch in the UK. “Since our acquisition by Vitaprotech back in 2023 we have taken huge strides to develop the business both here in the UK and overseas.
Proving competence in the FESS sector

2 months ago | securityjournaluk.com | Victoria Rees

SSAIB National Training Manager, Trevor Jenks, explores the standards for competence within the fire and security sector. The Building Safety Act 2022 and the subsequent amendments to Building Regulations 2023 were put in place for both individuals and organisations to prove their competence.
Touchless access with face recognition

2 months ago | securityjournalamericas.com | Victoria Rees

Jeremy Sneller, Managing Director, Salto Orion tells SJA about how the Salto Orion face recognition solution is shaping access. I’m Jeremy Sneller, and I’m one of the Founders of Touchbyte. Prior to my current role, I worked for a large Japanese organization, selling face recognition solutions for border control to local governments. A move to Cornwall prompted me to think about a new opportunity. Alongside my Co-Founder, we created TouchByte and started looking at applications for face recognition.
Hexagon unveils rebranding of physical security solutions

2 months ago | securityjournalamericas.com | Victoria Rees

Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division has announced the expansion and rebranding of its portfolio of physical security solutions to HxGN dC3. According to Hexagon, the new name, which stands for Detect, Command, Control and Collaborate, reflects its approach to protecting people, property and assets by supporting the entire lifecycle of an incident to minimize its impact.
How Fortune 500 companies elevate security

2 months ago | securityjournalamericas.com | Victoria Rees

Advanced key and asset management technologies are essential for physical security in corporate spaces, claims Dirk Welch, Regional Sales Manager at Traka. Fortune 500 companies represent some of the largest organizations within the US and are typically seen as the benchmark for successful businesses. How they operate and generate revenue are valuable case studies for smaller companies to model themselves after.
Harmonized intelligence with systems integration

2 months ago | securityjournalamericas.com | Victoria Rees

As security technologies advance, continued integration and automation will enhance safety by seamlessly connecting functions, Mark Zayek, Chief Operating Officer at Astrophysics says. As malicious actors and criminal elements work tirelessly at developing new methods of circumventing countermeasures, the security industry must collaborate with integration in lockstep to close detection gaps and mitigate vulnerabilities as they develop or become apparent.
Brivo introduces new unified security suite offering

2 months ago | securityjournalamericas.com | Victoria Rees

Categories: Americas - Products, IoT, Products 12:10 pm Brivo has announced the launch of its new offering, Brivo Security Suite. According to the company, the unified platform simplifies security management by integrating access control, video intelligence, visitor management and intrusion detection into one centralized system. Enterprises can streamline risk management through a single user interface, consolidated incident management and a common identity backbone for all connected...
SJA Editor named on Women in Security Forum Power 100 list

Mar 7, 2025 | securityjournalamericas.com | Victoria Rees

Categories: Americas - Breaking News, Breaking News 4:22 pm The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 honorees for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100, including Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Hanscomb. This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry each year whose accomplishments and success stories showcase the innovative contributions women bring to the industry. The 2025 Women in...
LiDAR adds protection for critical infrastructure

Mar 5, 2025 | securityjournalamericas.com | Victoria Rees

Sunil Mudholkar, Vice President of Products, Physical Security for Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, explores the benefits of LiDAR for key infrastructure. In the 1960s, NASA used LiDAR (short for light detection and ranging) during the Apollo 15 moon mission to measure lunar surface height and topography. Since then, its ability to use laser technology to create 3D models and track movement has made it indispensable to the construction, civil engineering and auto industries.
Interface recognized as one of best places to work in US

Mar 3, 2025 | securityjournalamericas.com | Victoria Rees

Interface Systems has been Certified by Great Place to Work for the second year in a row. The award is based on what current employees say about their experience working at Interface. According to the company, Interface employees reported year-over-year improvements across all survey categories, with the most significant gains in company culture, community, camaraderie and overall support. Great Place To Work is a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and leadership behaviors.