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Amthal Group Companies has welcomed over twenty new members to its team in the first half of 2024, demonstrating its commitment to growth, innovation, and service excellence. The Group company, formed of Amthal Fire and Security (AFS) together with Integrated Protection Maintenance Services (IPL) has bolstered its team in both the office and engineering divisions, ensuring it can meet and exceed the expectations of its clients. New engineering teams Skilled professionals are essential to Amthal's mission of providing the latest security and fire safety solutions. The new engineering teams will play a pivotal role in the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of systems designed to protect businesses and communities across the UK. New engineering units will play a role in the installation, care, and monitoring of systems Jamie Allam, CEO of Amthal Group Companies, commented on the growth: “The security and fire safety industry is a field marked by constant innovation, where the challenge of early fire detection and outsmarting criminals ignites our creativity and motivates us to develop smart counter solutions across different sectors."  First half of 2024 Allam added: “For Amthal, we have welcomed over twenty new members to our team in the first half of 2024 and the numbers are still growing. It underscores our commitment to our customers from concept to completion and ongoing maintenance and monitoring requirements. Their fresh expertise is vital to our mission of delivering security and fire safety solutions, enabling us to safeguard businesses and communities across the UK." Amthal Group Companies continue to prioritize customer satisfaction, investing in technology, partnerships and talent to stay at the forefront of the security and fire safety industry. New hybrid work environments Amthal has partnered with Avigilon, Gallagher, and Dahua on the growth of cloud-based CCTV In security, Amthal has partnered with Avigilon, Gallagher, and Dahua on the growth of cloud-based CCTV and access control to allow end users remote opportunities for maintenance and monitoring. Especially relevant to Facility Managers who are budget, time and resource-stretched and yet seeking enterprise solutions to manage new hybrid work environments and building management systems. Amthal also benefits from being part of Honeywell Gent’s 24 Network of Approved System Integrators to open up several new possibilities. This includes access to CLSS and self-test, new market verticals and sectors, and creating more rounded supply proposals to suit all project sizes and complexity scales for new and existing customers.  Innovative and comprehensive security solutions Jamie concludes: “Our ambitious growth plans reflect our dedication to delivering innovative and comprehensive security and fire safety solutions. We will continue to pursue it into the second half of 2024 and beyond, which is bound to bring challenges and opportunities across the UK in the wake of the election period." “By continuing to expand our team with the right personnel across our business, welcoming apprentices and senior staff, investing in the latest technology, and fostering strategic partnerships, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our clients. We are excited about the future and remain committed to safeguarding businesses and communities across the UK with unparalleled service and expertise.”

Contemporary Atrium Hotel has put its trust in Amthal Fire and Security to deliver an enhanced fire safety maintenance service, for the safety of staff and guests. Conveniently situated within a five-minute drive from Heathrow Airport, Atrium Hotel stands as a premier urban retreat, boasting 573 meticulously designed ultra-chic bedrooms. all-in-one cloud platform Ensuring fire safety measures are compliant with the latest legislation, the hotel site team worked closely with Amthal to develop a complete maintenance program.  Amthal’s status as an approved Honeywell Gent partner enabled it to utilize Honeywell’s Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) for Atrium Hotel. Honeywell’s CLSS is an all-in-one cloud platform to maintain the fire systems across the hotel facilities and maximize performance, with minimal disruption to the hotel’s operations. operational efficiency Francisco Quintero, Maintenance Manager at The Atrium Hotel Heathrow, says, “The hotel is built on a commitment to exceptional service, ensuring every aspect of a stay is seamlessly taken care of. While its core objective is to offer the latest and contemporary amenities; the safety and security of our hotel experience is critical." “From an operational efficiency and compliance perspective, we needed to ensure the right approach to maintaining our fire safety systems." real-time visibility Amthal can present CLSS to maintain all fire systems across the site, alongside testing emergency lighting "Amthal offered advice and practical support on how this could be achieved remotely, with Honeywell CLSS. It enables real-time visibility to enhance timely, accurate decision-making by on-premise and remote staff, a great benefit to us all.” As an approved Honeywell Gent partner, Amthal can present CLSS to maintain all fire systems across the site, alongside testing emergency lighting, emergency voice communications, and regular fire door testing. This provides a complete and compliant fire protection service for The Atrium Hotel. push notification Mark Hunter, Honeywell Gent Business Manager added, “Fire safety is one of the biggest challenges presented in any hotel environment. A need to balance an ongoing welcoming and relaxing environment that doesn’t compromise on the safety of guests."  “What Amthal demonstrates at The Atrium Hotel is the importance of not just installing the right specification of systems, but also maintaining them to maximize performance. This can be achieved with CLSS remotely to ensure less disruption and time on site from testing, with push notification of events to mobile devices to alert staff of any specific findings. It all comes together to achieve undisputable compliance from the hotel perspective.” seamless and efficient maintenance service David Williamson, Amthal Sales Manager concludes, “We are proud to partner with The Atrium Hotel to ensure their fire safety systems are not only up to date but also maintained to the highest standard." “By leveraging the capabilities of Honeywell CLSS, we can provide a seamless and efficient maintenance service that aligns with the hotel's commitment to safety and excellence. With total protection and guaranteed compliance, staff can be assured of fire safety maintenance measures in place. And they can focus on serving guests, allowing them to enjoy all the facilities and services available.”

Honeywell security, fire, and life safety technologies will be on interactive display at The Security Event 2024, on April 30 – May 2, 2024, in Birmingham, UK, at Stand 5/F20. The showcased Honeywell technologies help building (or facility) decision-makers and operators manage threats, while improving uptimes and driving operational efficiencies, all delivered within an optimal occupant experience. Security technologies on display In line with Honeywell’s focus on delivering robust, digitalized automation solutions, Honeywell security technologies on display include: Next-generation technologies for enterprise building video security – The latest 60 & 70 Series IP cameras and NVR offerings provide an NIS2 and NDAA-compliant, cost-effective, and more operationally efficient security solution suitable for large indoor and outdoor applications. The latest updates include a 60S multi-sensor, 60S IR PTZ with Wiper, 70S Speed Dome, and a 70S Corner camera, along with the 35S PRO NVRs. Streamlined video, access, and intrusion management solutions – Honeywell MAXPRO® Access (MPA) offers simple, scalable, and secure access control that is integrated with MAXPRO Cloud for total video, access awareness, and intrusion management across multi-site locations with real-time alarm notifications and operational visibility. More connected and automated alarm systems – Honeywell Pro-Watch® 6.5 provides robust, global integrated access control, video, and intrusion detection in a single view to help protect staff and property, optimize productivity, and comply with strict industry regulations all while reducing operational costs. Enterprise users can now retain exacqVision video systems with the latest Pro-Watch ecosystem integration, which saves time and money by avoiding manual correlation of alarms. Increased control with a scalable video system – MAXPRO® VMS 750 allows users to control, collect, manage, and present multiple video sources via a highly scalable system that can support video networks that range from single instances in a small- to medium-sized building to thousands of devices across an enterprise. It integrates with Honeywell security management solutions to leverage access control, intrusion detection systems, and powerful AI analytics. Life safety technologies on display Honeywell’s fire and life safety technologies on display include: New technology for testing and inspecting life safety systems – Honeywell Gent Self-Test is a new range of detectors that are revolutionizing the testing and inspection of life safety systems. This patented and approved self-test technology overcomes obstacles, such as locked rooms, hard-to-access areas, high ceilings, and large sites, which often lead to detectors being un-tested and hidden risks potentially missed.  Increased reliability and efficiency with all-in-one fire detection panel – NOTIFIER INSPIRE™, powered by Honeywell's Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) platform is a fire control system with an all-in-one fire panel that delivers reliable protection, scalability, efficient monitoring as well as flexible and timely reporting.  Cost-effective, intelligent fire control – Honeywell Morley-IAS Max, is a cost-effective, powerful, and intelligent fire alarm control panel that offers installers and end users a technically advanced range of functions that is simple to install, commission, and maintain.  For more information about Honeywell’s latest security and fire and life safety products, stop by stand 5/F20 at The Security Event 2024.

Information can transform and guide emergency response. For example, in a structure fire, real-time sensor feeds throughout a building can help 911 and first responders understand how the fire is progressing. In fires and other emergencies, more information provides a better understanding and empowers potentially life-saving decision-making. Emergency response teams depend on information to guide their efforts and to deliver targeted assistance. On the front lines of emergency response are 911 and field responder agencies, which must direct reaction to life-or-death situations rapidly and efficiently. Historically, 911 operators had to respond based on very little information, perhaps just a voice on the phone or a location on their screen. Providing critical information Today, there are literally millions of information sources available, ranging from connected buildings to vehicle telematics to live video streams to health information from wearable devices. In fact, there are 540 million connected devices, any one of which could provide critical information in an emergency. But how can those information sources be leveraged to improve emergency response? That’s the mission and value proposition of RapidSOS, an ‘intelligent safety platform’ company that connects 911 operators with the vast universe of information available to promote better and faster emergency response. Highly sophisticated operation The platform is integrated into every major public safety software system and first responder agency “RapidSOS fuses human and artificial intelligence to put critical information from any connected device directly into the existing systems and operating procedures of first responders across the United States,” says Michael Martin, CEO of RapidSOS. RapidSOS is widely used by first responders. The platform is integrated into every major public safety software system and first responder agency. There are more than 4,600 software integrations that serve more than 21,000 first responders and 911 agencies. In 2023, RapidSOS supported the lifesaving work of public safety across 171 million emergencies with 3.3 billion data payloads. The system is adaptable and configurable to support any agency, from a highly sophisticated operation in New York City to a local sheriff running their own 911 center. Intelligent analytics and reporting RapidSOS Unite is the latest evolution of the product, a single solution that includes AI automation, rich content pathways, redundant connection to caller phones, and access to millions of connected devices. In an emergency, Unite intelligently fuses data from among millions of sensor feeds into a unified picture of an incident, allowing public safety officials to view real-time location, health profile, telematics, alarm data, and more. RapidSOS Unite is the latest evolution of the product, a single solution that includes AI automation RapidSOS offers core modules that handle call, text, video, sensor, mapping, and administration tools, and that provide partner data from connected devices. Additional modules provide enhanced geographic information system (GIS) data, and automated translation and transcription. There is also a single sign-on (SSO) upgrade, intelligent analytics and reporting, and seamless integration into field responder applications. Field responder applications Consider how an emergency might unfold and how RapidSOS can help. In a car accident, data from a modern automobile telematics system can alert a 911 operator of the accident as it happens. Data from a passenger’s wearable device might provide information about their health and condition. A nearby video or traffic camera could fill in details of how the accident occurred. Useful information in an emergency might come from any one of thousands of sources, including public safety data, sensor feeds, enterprise security systems, smartphones, etc. In a train derailment, electronic access to the cargo manifest can identify which train cars contain hazardous materials and how to manage the specific type of hazmat. This information could save valuable time when responding to incidents like the Feb. 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train derailment involving 38 cars in East Palestine, Ohio. Consider how an emergency might unfold and how RapidSOS can help Institutional security partners Norfolk Southern is one of the companies that provides information to first responders using RapidSOS; in effect, the company provides a direct digital link from their rail security operations to any first responder in the United States. Amazon’s global operations centers also interface with RapidSOS to provide critical information to first responders. Partnering with corporate security helps to better support the flow of data from institutional security partners and their solutions. Real-time security camera footage Having access to live feeds can save lives as 911 provides pre-arrival instructions such as CPR Leading the way to providing video feeds from private camera systems to 911 operators is an agreement between Eagle Eye Networks and RapidSOS, which was announced in April 2024. The agreement allows an enterprise to opt-in to share real-time security camera footage from an Eagle Eye video stream during a live 911 call. Having access to live feeds can save lives as 911 provides pre-arrival instructions such as CPR.  “Security cameras are crucial in many locations, including schools, but previously those cameras could not be accessed by 911 during an emergency but were only used for investigation after an incident,” says Martin. Improving fire and life safety systems RapidSOS is also integrated with Honeywell’s Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) system, a cloud platform that combines software and hardware to improve fire and life safety systems. Technology integrations between the two companies further modernize and digitize the public safety communications process to provide faster, more accurate communications with emergency centers (i.e., 911 agencies). RapidSOS technology securely transmits detailed data about an emergency CLSS provides real-time visibility and connectivity to help systems integrators and facilities managers make informed decisions and manage fire systems more efficiently. When combined with Honeywell's solutions, RapidSOS technology securely transmits detailed data about an emergency, such as the type of hazard, severity, and location within the impacted building, to emergency response centers. Video object detection Rapid SOS’s emerging Harmony artificial intelligence (AI) product serves as a ‘co-pilot’ for 911 operators, helping them manage the high volume of emergencies by making their response more efficient. Harmony pulls all the sensor feeds in an emergency and works to make only the most important information available in the hands of 911 and first responders. Harmony can take key insights from text and video data, use ‘sentiment analysis’ to determine the emotion tone of a message, and help 911 professionals using language translation, keyword alerts, and video object detection. Harmony can help local agencies as they address a 25% average staffing shortage by providing additional support to 911 professionals while lessening the workload. Harmony is also working to help RapidSOS expand the ecosystem, stitching more data together and quickly making it more actionable than ever. Emergency response system RapidSOS also interfaces with Iamresponding, a comprehensive end-to-end emergency response system for first responders in the fire and other emergency sectors. Iamresponding’s field responder application is used by RapidSOS to get information out to first responders in the field. More than 650,000 first responders use RapidSOS’s field application RapidSOS’s recent acquisition of Iamresponding helps the company improve the connection with the last mile “in-the-field” piece of the puzzle, ensuring partners across computer-aided dispatch (CAD), integrated applications, mobile data terminals, body cameras, and other responders have access to critical data. More than 650,000 first responders use RapidSOS’s field application. Enhancing emergency response RapidSOS’s Safety Pioneer Program formalizes the important partnership between RapidSOS and public safety agencies. Participants in the program receive early access to new platform features, contribute to the platform roadmap, and drive feedback to enhance emergency response. “911 and first responders do incredible lifesaving work,” says Martin. “Everything we have done and built at RapidSOS is a direct result of the engagement, partnerships, inside advice and insight we have gotten from public safety. We have learned from them, developed new technologies and tested them.” Martin adds: “Companies have data and we now know how to make that data actionable into the hands of 911 and first responders to save lives. This is an exciting moment for us continuing our mission in partnership with public safety, and for technology and security companies to have a major hand in that.” {##Poll1720595927 - What is the most valuable benefit of artificial intelligence (AI) in an emergency call center?##}