Latest Updates
News, product releases and technology developments from across the security industry — curated and contextualised by the Prism team.
At Prism, we stay closely informed on developments from our technology partners and the wider UK security industry. This page collects the most relevant product releases, platform updates and industry developments — explained in plain terms, with notes on what each change means in practice for sites we install and maintain. Updates are shown most recent first.
2026
Ajax Releases Superior MotionProtect Plus G3 Jeweller
The latest addition to Ajax's Grade 3 intrusion detection range is now available to order. The Superior MotionProtect Plus G3 Jeweller brings enhanced anti-masking and false-alarm rejection, meeting the requirements of high-security commercial and residential installations.
Genetec Donates Security Technology to Schools Initiative
Genetec has joined Convergint's STEP Up for Schools programme, donating Security Centre video surveillance technology to educational institutions. This reinforces the manufacturer's commitment to safer learning environments — an area of growing demand in the UK as schools increase their security investment. As a Genetec partner, Prism can specify Security Centre for education projects.
Paxton Unveils Solo: A Reinvention of Access Control
Paxton, whose access control systems we install across the UK, has unveiled Solo — described by the manufacturer as a complete reinvention of the access control category. We are currently evaluating Solo for inclusion in our portfolio and will share more detail with clients shortly.
Ajax EN54 Line: Faster Commissioning and Compliance Updates
Ajax has released updates to its EN54-certified fire alarm range focused on faster commissioning workflows and simplified maintenance procedures. For clients with Ajax fire alarm systems, these updates translate to shorter on-site time during servicing visits.
Genetec Security Centre Chosen for 40 Leadenhall, London
The 40 Leadenhall Street development in the City of London has chosen Genetec Security Centre as its physical security platform, delivering unified surveillance and access management across the building. High-profile deployments like this demonstrate Genetec's strength in commercial real estate — a sector where we are increasingly being asked to specify enterprise-grade VMS solutions.
Ajax Introduces Type4 Line: Wireless Fire Alarm for the IoT Era
Ajax has launched the Type4 Line — a fully wireless fire alarm product range built around IoT connectivity principles. The new line extends Ajax's EN54-certified fire safety portfolio and provides greater design flexibility for wireless fire alarm installations.
Ajax EN54 Line Adds Coincidence Detection (Alarm Confirmation)
Ajax's EN54 fire safety range now supports coincidence detection, which requires two adjacent detectors to activate before a full alarm is raised. This is a common requirement in commercial fire alarm specifications and significantly reduces unwanted activations.
Ajax Setting Templates Speed Up Installations
Ajax has introduced configuration templates for hubs and intrusion devices, allowing engineers to push a pre-built profile to multiple devices in a single step. For our installation teams, this means faster and more consistent commissioning on multi-device commercial projects.
Ajax Video SDK: Integrating Ajax Cameras Into Third-Party Platforms
Ajax has released a Video SDK enabling Ajax-managed camera feeds to be embedded into third-party monitoring and management software. This significantly broadens the integration options for enterprise clients and monitoring companies who operate their own central platforms alongside Ajax hardware.
Ajax SIM Now Ships Pre-Installed in Ajax Hubs
Ajax hubs are now shipping with an Ajax SIM card pre-installed, removing the need to source and fit a separate SIM at commissioning. This simplifies the setup of cellular backup connectivity, which is a key requirement for systems that need to remain operational if the primary broadband connection is lost.
Avigilon UK Distributor Wins Double Motorola Award
UK distributor Mayflex was recognised with two Distributor of the Year awards at the Motorola Solutions awards ceremony, reflecting its performance distributing Avigilon video security and AI analytics products across the UK. Avigilon — part of the Motorola Solutions portfolio — continues to expand its UK presence through a growing installer network.
Genetec Upgrades Hammersmith & Fulham Public CCTV Network
Hammersmith & Fulham Council has modernised its public surveillance infrastructure using Genetec technology, upgrading its CCTV network for improved city-wide monitoring. This UK local authority deployment highlights Genetec Security Centre's capability at scale — an increasingly common specification across councils seeking to consolidate ageing camera infrastructure.
Ajax Introduces Bulk Privacy Controls Across Video Devices
Ajax has added bulk access management for video devices, letting administrators configure privacy and access settings across multiple cameras simultaneously from a single interface. This is particularly valuable on larger installations where individual camera management would be time-consuming.
Paxton Net2 v7: Smarter, Safer Access Control
Paxton has launched Net2 v7, a significant update to their flagship access control platform. The update introduces smarter reporting, enhanced cybersecurity features, and a streamlined setup process. Clients running earlier versions of Net2 are welcome to contact us to discuss the upgrade path.
Ajax NVR HDC: Local Video Recording for Off-Grid Sites
Ajax has released the NVR HDC, a network video recorder designed for remote and off-grid locations without reliable internet connectivity. It enables local video recording and storage at sites where cloud connectivity is unavailable, such as construction sites, agricultural properties and remote commercial units.
World's First Fully Wireless Grade 3 Intruder Alarm System
Ajax has achieved a landmark milestone: the launch of what is described as the world's first fully wireless intruder alarm system to achieve Grade 3 certification under EN 50131. Grade 3 is the standard required for high-risk commercial premises, and until now has typically required wired infrastructure. This opens up wireless, high-security installations that were previously not available to our clients.
Genetec Launches UK-Hosted Cloud Option for Security Centre
Genetec has introduced a UK-hosted Software-as-a-Service option for Security Centre, allowing organisations to run the platform entirely within UK data centres. This is significant for clients subject to data sovereignty or UK GDPR obligations — cloud-hosted physical security can now meet the same data residency requirements as other business applications without compromising on capability.
Paxton: What's Next for Access Control?
Paxton has published a forward-looking piece on their product roadmap and strategic direction for 2026 and beyond. Key themes include enhanced cloud management, expanded third-party integration, and a greater focus on mobile credentials. These developments align closely with the direction we are seeing across the UK access control market.
Ajax SeismoProtect G3 Fibra Achieves NFA2P Compliance
The Ajax Superior SeismoProtect G3 Fibra vibration detector has received NFA2P certification — a recognised European standard for intrusion detection quality. This represents continued momentum in Ajax's Grade 3 wired product range and reinforces the platform's credibility for high-security specifications across Europe and the UK.
Genetec Publishes Cybersecurity Guide for Physical Security Systems
Ahead of International Data Privacy Day, Genetec has released detailed guidance on protecting physical security infrastructure from cyber threats — covering network segmentation, credential management and firmware update policies for surveillance systems. Cybersecurity of CCTV and access control is a growing concern for our commercial clients; contact us to discuss how your current security system measures up.
Ajax Launches Curtain Detector with Integrated Camera
Ajax has introduced a curtain-type motion detector with a built-in camera — the first of its kind in the Ajax range. The device provides perimeter detection with immediate photo verification, capturing visual confirmation at the moment of trigger without any additional equipment required.
Ajax 2nd-Generation Hybrid Hub: Expanded Capacity
Ajax has launched an upgraded hybrid hub with increased device capacity and improved performance across the board. The second-generation model supports more connected detectors and peripherals, making it well suited to larger commercial sites and more complex residential installations where the first-generation hub reached its limits.
New EN54 Features Land in Ajax OS Malevich 2.36
Ajax's OS Malevich 2.36 firmware update delivers additional functionality to the EN54 fire alarm product range. Existing Ajax fire alarm installations receive these improvements automatically via an over-the-air update, with no engineer visit required — one of the key advantages of the Ajax cloud-connected platform.
2025
Ajax Curtain Outdoor Mini: Compact Wireless Perimeter Detection
Ajax has launched the Curtain Outdoor Mini Jeweller — a compact wireless outdoor curtain detector designed to catch intrusion attempts before an intruder reaches a window or door. Its small form factor makes it particularly well suited to domestic and light commercial perimeter applications where discreet installation is a priority.
Ajax LockBridge: App-Based Control for Yale Smart Locks
Ajax has released LockBridge (D) Jeweller — a bridge device that connects non-networked Yale smart locks to the Ajax ecosystem. Properties that already have Yale smart locks can now integrate them into their Ajax alarm system and manage them via the Ajax app, without needing to replace the existing lock hardware.
Ajax Launches Multi-Site Video Wall Monitoring
Ajax has introduced a unified video wall feature allowing operators to view camera feeds from multiple sites in a single, consolidated screen layout. This is particularly useful for clients managing Ajax CCTV systems across several premises who want consolidated visibility from one control point.
Ajax EN54 Fire Line: Improved Testing and Alarm Confirmation
The latest update to Ajax's EN54 fire alarm line adds improved system testing protocols and enhanced alarm confirmation workflows, making it easier for engineers to carry out compliant periodic tests and reducing the risk of unwanted activations on commercial fire installations.
Ajax Video Alarms: Configurable Motion Notification Behaviour
Ajax now allows users to configure how their cameras respond to detected motion — specifying which alarm types trigger notifications and through which channel they are delivered. This level of granularity reduces alert fatigue and helps ensure the most critical events receive immediate attention.
Texecom Launches SmartCom Pro for Dual-Path Alarm Signalling
Texecom has released the SmartCom Pro — an advanced communicator that connects Premier Elite alarm panels to Texecom's cloud platform and alarm receiving centres via dual-path signalling. For existing Texecom clients, SmartCom Pro provides a straightforward upgrade path to dual-path signalling, which is increasingly specified by insurers and recommended for higher-risk sites. Contact us to find out whether your system is compatible.
Ajax NVR H Series: On-Site Monitoring with HDMI Output
Ajax has introduced the NVR H series of network video recorders, featuring HDMI output for direct local display monitoring. The HDMI connection makes the NVR H well suited to on-site security desks and reception areas where staff need to view camera feeds on a dedicated screen in real time.
Pyronix Unveils DoorbellCam2 with 3MP QHD Camera
Pyronix has unveiled the DoorbellCam2, featuring a 3MP QHD camera for significantly sharper video quality compared to its predecessor. The DoorbellCam2 integrates with the Pyronix HomeControl 2.0 app, allowing door entry calls and live view to be managed from a smartphone. Prism can supply and install the DoorbellCam2 as part of a wider Pyronix alarm system for domestic and light commercial clients.
Ajax Launches First Wireless Outdoor Keypad
Ajax has released the KeyPad Outdoor Jeweller — their first keypad designed specifically for external installation without any wiring. This opens up more flexible system designs for commercial sites that need an outdoor PIN entry point but where running cables to an external location is impractical.
Ajax MotionCam Detectors Updated with HDR Photography
Ajax has updated the MotionCam Jeweller and MotionCam (PhOD) Jeweller detectors to capture HDR (High Dynamic Range) images, significantly improving photo quality in high-contrast lighting — such as a brightly lit exterior seen through a darker interior. Clearer images aid monitoring operators in making faster, more accurate alarm decisions.
Ajax PRO Apps Gain Single Sign-On for Team Management
Ajax has introduced Single Sign-On (SSO) across its professional installer and monitoring applications. SSO allows engineers and monitoring operators to authenticate once across multiple Ajax PRO platforms, improving security and simplifying access management for teams with multiple active users.
New Ajax Cameras Deliver Full-Colour Night Vision
Ajax has launched new camera models with enhanced low-light colour capability, enabling clear, full-colour footage in darkness without the need for supplementary lighting. Colour night vision significantly improves identification quality in night-time recordings — a key factor when footage is submitted to police or insurers following an incident.
Ajax Enters the Fire Safety Market with EN54-Certified Range
Ajax marked a significant milestone in August 2025 with the launch of an EN54-certified fire detection and alarm product line. EN54 is the European standard governing fire alarm equipment in the UK, and Ajax's entry into this space means a fully wireless, EN54-compliant fire alarm system can now be designed from a single manufacturer. Prism is now able to offer Ajax-based fire alarm installations on qualifying commercial and residential projects.
Ajax Photo Mode: Visual Alarm Verification for Monitoring Stations
Ajax has launched Photo Mode, enabling monitoring stations to request an on-demand photo from an Ajax MotionCam detector or camera to visually verify an alarm before dispatching a response. This reduces unnecessary call-outs and improves response accuracy — a direct benefit for clients using our 24/7 alarm monitoring service through EMCS.
Genetec and Hanwha Vision Deepen Technology Partnership
Genetec and Hanwha Vision have announced a formal technology partnership, deepening integration between Hanwha cameras and Genetec Security Centre. For sites using both manufacturers' products — a common configuration across our larger commercial installations — this partnership ensures tighter interoperability and more robust joint support from both vendors.
Martyn's Law: How Net2 Supports Venue Compliance
With Martyn's Law (the Protect Duty) progressing through Parliament, Paxton has published guidance on how their Net2 access control platform can help venues meet their forthcoming legal obligations around public protection. Once enacted, the legislation will require venues, event spaces and public-facing commercial premises to have documented security plans in place. Contact us if you'd like to understand what Martyn's Law means for your site.
Ajax Superior MotionProtect G3 Fibra Released for High-Risk Sites
Ajax has released the Superior MotionProtect G3 Fibra — a Grade 3 motion detector for the Fibra wired range, designed specifically for high-risk commercial and industrial sites. The device meets the most demanding intrusion detection specifications and integrates with Ajax's wired hub infrastructure for maximum system resilience and tamper resistance.
Ajax Cameras Can Now Act as Active Deterrents
A new Ajax update allows video detections to trigger automated deterrence actions — such as activating an external siren or switching on lighting — the moment a camera detects motion. This turns Ajax cameras from passive recorders into active deterrents, capable of disrupting an intruder before any damage or loss occurs.
Avigilon UK Distributor Recognised at Motorola Partner Forum
UK distributor Mayflex received two awards at the Motorola Solutions Executive Partner Forum in Madrid, recognising strong performance distributing Avigilon video security and AI analytics products. The recognition confirms Avigilon's continued investment in the UK market through its professional installer and distribution network.
Ajax Video Devices Now Support the ONVIF Standard
Ajax cameras and video devices now support ONVIF — the open industry protocol for IP video interoperability. This means Ajax cameras can integrate with third-party video management software (VMS) platforms alongside cameras from other manufacturers, giving clients significantly greater flexibility in how they design and manage their CCTV systems.
Ajax Cloud Storage: Secure Off-Site Video Archiving
Ajax has launched a cloud storage service for video archiving, allowing footage from Ajax cameras to be stored securely off-site. Cloud storage removes the risk of on-site NVR damage or tampering and provides flexible retention periods to suit different client and compliance requirements.
Ajax Launches DoorBell: Smart Video Door Entry
Ajax has released DoorBell — a smart video doorbell that integrates directly into the Ajax security ecosystem. Visitors trigger an in-app call to the property owner, and the doorbell can work alongside MotionCam detectors and an Ajax NVR for a fully integrated door entry and recording solution.
Pyronix: Specified Batteries Extend Wireless Device Warranty
Pyronix has announced that using manufacturer-specified batteries in their wireless devices extends the warranty by an additional year. For our Pyronix installation clients, this is straightforward guidance: using specified batteries not only ensures optimal performance and battery life but now also extends manufacturer warranty coverage on wireless detectors — at no additional cost.
Paxton Launches Net2 Pro: Enterprise-Grade Access Control
Paxton has launched Net2 Pro, an enhanced tier of their flagship access control platform targeted at larger and more complex installations. Net2 Pro introduces additional management capabilities, expanded integration options, and features designed for organisations with higher security requirements or greater numbers of access points.
Avigilon Smart Sensor Used for Vape Detection in UK Schools
A UK security installer has highlighted Avigilon's Smart Sensor technology following a successful vape detection deployment in a school, calling for broader adoption across the education sector. Avigilon's AI-powered sensors can detect vaping activity in real time and trigger an alert without requiring a dedicated camera feed — an increasingly relevant capability for schools, offices and shared workspaces.
Ajax Introduces Cryptographically Signed Video Export
Ajax has launched a secure video export feature that produces footage with a cryptographic signature. The signature allows police, insurers or courts to independently verify that a recording has not been edited or tampered with — making Ajax camera footage significantly more suitable for formal evidential use.
Ajax Releases First Seismic Detector for High-Value Assets
Ajax has launched its first seismic (vibration) detector, designed to protect high-value assets including safes, ATMs, and secured display cases. The sensor responds to the characteristic vibration patterns produced during a physical attack on a reinforced enclosure, providing a targeted additional layer of detection independent of perimeter and space protection.
2024
Ajax SurfaceBox [55]: Retrofit-Friendly Control and Automation
Ajax has released the SurfaceBox [55], a modular surface-mounted control unit bringing Ajax comfort and automation features to premises where flush wall installation is not possible. It is particularly well suited to retrofitting into existing buildings without the need for significant structural work — a common scenario across the UK commercial and residential estate.
Paxton Entry: Streamlined Installer Management for Door Entry Sites
Paxton has published guidance on managing Paxton Entry door entry sites through the registered installer portal, enabling remote access management and firmware updates without requiring an on-site visit. As a Paxton-registered installer, Prism provides full lifecycle support for Paxton Entry systems across all sites we commission.
Texecom Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
David Mountfield has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Texecom, effective immediately. Texecom's Premier Elite range is one of the UK's most widely installed Grade 2 and Grade 3 commercial alarm panel systems, and we look forward to seeing how the new leadership shapes product development and support for the installer network in the coming years.
Paxton Entry: Cost-Effective Video Door Entry with Managed Support
Paxton has highlighted the value proposition of their Entry product for smaller sites and budget-conscious projects. Paxton Entry offers video door entry with a clean, installer-managed platform that integrates with the wider Paxton ecosystem. Prism can supply and install Paxton Entry as part of our door entry and access control offering.
Pyronix CarDefender Wins Intruder Alarm Product of the Year
Pyronix's CarDefender — a compact three-axis accelerometer that integrates with the Enforcer panel to add vehicle security monitoring — has won Intruder Alarm Product of the Year at the PSi Premier Awards 2024, as voted for by professional security installers. The award reflects strong industry recognition for an innovative extension of the Pyronix ecosystem to vehicle protection.
Texecom Enhances Primary Alarm Signalling Support
Texecom has improved support for primary alarm signalling on the Premier Elite range, improving the reliability and speed of alarm transmission to alarm receiving centres. Primary signalling is the first communication path when an alarm is triggered — improvements here directly benefit response time for our monitoring clients using Texecom equipment. Contact us if your system is due a signalling review.
2023
Texecom Upgrades SmartCom 4G Communicator
Texecom has released an upgraded SmartCom 4G communicator for the Premier Elite range, offering improved connectivity and more reliable cellular alarm signalling. As 2G and 3G mobile networks continue to be decommissioned across the UK, upgrading older communicators to 4G is increasingly important for maintaining monitored alarm reliability. Contact us if your system uses an older communicator that may need replacing.
Paxton Net2: A Closer Look at Site Security Capabilities
Paxton published a detailed overview of the security features available through their Net2 access control system, covering time-and-attendance integration, anti-passback enforcement, zone-based access, and door intercom integration. Net2 is the most widely installed access control system in our client portfolio, deployed across offices, warehouses, healthcare facilities and light industrial premises throughout the UK.
Paxton10 Wins PSI Award for Access Control Innovation
Paxton received notable industry recognition when Paxton10 — their flagship IP-based access control and door entry platform — won a PSI (Professional Security Installer) Award. Paxton10 is a platform we regularly specify for commercial projects requiring scalable, IP-based access control with integrated video door entry.
Pyronix DoorbellCam Kit: Smart HD Video Door Entry
The Pyronix DoorbellCam Kit — a smart HD video doorbell with integrated wireless chime — integrates with the Pyronix Enforcer alarm system and HomeControl 2.0 app, providing a cost-effective video door entry solution for properties with an existing Pyronix system. The kit received a favourable independent review in UK security trade press, noting its ease of installation and clean app experience.
Texecom Achieves Cyber Security Product Assurance Certification
Texecom's digital services platforms have received Cyber Security Product Assurance (CSPA) certification, confirming the software meets recognised UK cybersecurity standards. As alarm systems become increasingly connected — with cloud management, remote programming and app control becoming the norm — CSPA-certified platforms provide clients with additional confidence in the security of their system's digital layer.
Pyronix Launches CarDefender: Vehicle Security via Enforcer Panel
Pyronix has launched CarDefender — a compact three-axis accelerometer that integrates with the Pyronix Enforcer panel to add vehicle security monitoring to a domestic alarm system. The device detects vehicle movement or impact and alerts the property owner via the HomeControl 2.0 app, extending the security perimeter of the property to include vehicles on the driveway.
Corps Monitoring Partners with Texecom for Premier Elite Panels
Corps Monitoring — the professional ARC division of Corps Security — has added Texecom to its monitoring portfolio, allowing Premier Elite alarm panels to be monitored directly through Corps. The partnership broadens the monitoring options available to commercial clients specifying Texecom panels and reflects the strength of Texecom's position in the UK commercial alarm market.
Genetec and Axis Communications Strengthen Technology Partnership
Genetec and Axis Communications have announced a deepened technology collaboration, improving integration between Axis cameras and Genetec Security Centre. Both manufacturers are widely used in commercial CCTV installations across the UK, and tighter platform integration benefits clients who deploy multi-camera, multi-site systems where seamless interoperability between VMS and camera hardware is essential.
Texecom Launches Midnight Black Collection
Texecom has launched the Midnight Black Collection — an all-black aesthetic finish available across its Premier Elite keypad and peripheral range. Increasingly popular in high-end residential and design-conscious commercial installations, the collection allows Texecom equipment to blend naturally into dark or modern interior schemes. Available to order through Prism on new and retrofit Premier Elite installations.
2022
Pyronix Updates Enforcer Alarm Kit Range
Pyronix has updated the bundle contents and specifications of its Enforcer alarm kit range, refining the standard product packages available to installers. Enforcer kits provide a comprehensive, cost-effective starting point for domestic and small commercial alarm installations — a range Prism uses across residential and light commercial projects where a proven wireless panel is required.
Texecom Monitor: Cloud-Based Signalling Direct to ARCs
Texecom has detailed Texecom Monitor — the manufacturer's cloud-based signalling platform that connects Premier Elite alarms directly to Alarm Receiving Centres via IP and 4G. Monitor supports dual-path signalling to grade-compliant ARCs and can be configured as part of a new installation or added to an existing Premier Elite system. Prism can configure Texecom Monitor on both new builds and upgrades.
Texecom Cloud Wins Software/Analytics Product of the Year
Texecom Cloud has been recognised as Software/Analytics Product of the Year at the PSi Premier Awards 2022, voted for by professional security installers across the UK. The award reflects strong industry endorsement of Texecom's cloud management platform, which enables remote panel programming, over-the-air firmware updates and installer portfolio management from a single dashboard.
Texecom Releases TexecomPro Field-Service App
Texecom has released TexecomPro — a dedicated mobile app for security engineers providing quick access to product manuals, technical data sheets, installation guides and troubleshooting tools while on site. Available on iOS and Android, TexecomPro is part of Texecom's push to support the installer base with practical digital tools that reduce time spent searching for documentation during commissioning and servicing visits.
Texecom Connect: End-User App for Premier Elite Systems
Texecom has detailed Texecom Connect — the end-user mobile app that allows property owners to arm, disarm and manage their Premier Elite alarm system remotely from a smartphone. Connect is available as part of a SmartCom-enabled installation and provides a clean, simple interface for day-to-day system management, reducing the need for physical keypad interaction for routine operations.
Texecom Cloud: Remote Portfolio Management for Alarm Installers
Texecom has launched Texecom Cloud — a browser-based platform enabling security installers to remotely manage, configure and monitor their entire portfolio of Premier Elite alarm systems from one dashboard. Remote programming via Texecom Cloud reduces the need for on-site engineer visits for routine configuration changes and software updates — a practical benefit for both installers and the businesses they serve.
2021
Suprema Biometrics Integrates with Genetec Security Centre
Suprema, the South Korean biometrics manufacturer, has integrated its access control readers and controllers with Genetec Security Centre. The integration allows Suprema biometric readers — including fingerprint and facial recognition models — to be managed directly within the Genetec platform, enabling organisations to combine leading biometric technology with Genetec's enterprise video and access management capabilities on a single interface.
Pyronix Releases Eight-Zone RS485 Expander for Enforcer
Pyronix has released the ZEM8/E+P-BOX — an eight-zone expander for the Enforcer alarm panel connecting via RS485. The expander allows the base Enforcer system to be extended beyond its native zone capacity, making it better suited to larger properties or commercial sites with more detection points. Particularly useful on installations that need to grow without replacing the existing control panel.
Pyronix Takes Enforcer V11 on UK and Ireland Roadshow
Following the V11 launch, Pyronix conducted a UK and Ireland roadshow tour to demonstrate the Enforcer V11 to security installers. The roadshow provided hands-on time with the updated system — including its Android tablet controller and HomeControlHUB — allowing our team to assess the product directly before beginning installations.
Pyronix Launches Enforcer V11 Alarm Panel
Pyronix has launched the Enforcer V11 — a significant update to one of the UK's most popular domestic and light commercial wireless alarm panels. The V11 expands system application capabilities and introduces an updated Android tablet controller with HomeControlHUB functionality, delivering a more modern end-user experience. Prism began offering Enforcer V11 installations following the UK launch.
Texecom Completes Management Buyout from Halma
Texecom has been acquired by its management team in a buyout backed by private equity firm LDC, separating from parent company Halma plc. The buyout gives Texecom greater independence to invest in its Premier Elite product range and cloud services platform. Texecom remains a core part of our commercial alarm portfolio and we expect that to continue under the new ownership structure.
Pyronix Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity
Pyronix has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, including a new logo designed to modernise the company's visual presentation while respecting its heritage in the UK security industry. The rebrand reflects Pyronix's continued investment in the trade and appears across products, packaging and marketing materials — the first major visual update to the brand in many years.
2020
ADI Global Signs Distribution Deal for Avigilon Products
ADI Global Distribution has signed a formal distribution agreement with Avigilon, making their AI-powered video security and analytics camera range more widely available to security installers across the UK and Europe. The expanded distribution network increases accessibility to Avigilon's camera systems for integration into commercial and enterprise security projects.
Genetec Integrates with Bosch Alarm Control Panels
Genetec has released integration with Bosch Security alarm control panels, allowing Bosch intrusion detection systems to be managed directly within Genetec Security Centre. The integration brings alarm events, zone status and panel controls into the same unified interface as video and access control — simplifying the operator experience on sites with mixed-technology security infrastructure.
Pyronix Rejoins British Security Industry Association
Pyronix has rejoined the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), re-establishing its membership of the UK's leading trade body for the security sector. The BSIA represents installers, manufacturers and monitoring companies across the UK, and Pyronix's return signals a renewed commitment to industry standards and collaboration. Prism operates in line with BSIA guidance across our installations.
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