Securitas Alert GmbH partners with Essence Security
Eve Goode
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Essence Security, a part of Essence Group has announced its partnership with Securitas Alert GmbH.
The partnership will offer Essence’s standalone MyShield monitored security device throughout the country, under the name ShieldPro.
Securitas products
Expanding Securitas’ product portfolio, MyShield is a portable, battery-powered security system designed for homes and SMEs, providing flexibility and functionality.
Identifying a need amongst small and medium enterprises for a cost-effective, standalone security system, Securitas selected Essence Security’s smoke generating security intervention solution to integrate and distribute throughout Germany.
Under the partnership, businesses will have access to MyShield’s detection capabilities and can opt to enhance the system with a smoke deployment feature to intervene remotely at the detection of a crime.
This deal is intended to increase Securitas’ subscriber base in the residential and SME sector, adding more connections to their national alarm receiving centre.
“Cost-effective and powerful”
Dr Haim Amir, CEO and Founder, Essence Group commented: “At Essence, we believe that flexibility is key to protecting enterprises of all sizes, no matter their security needs.
“Building on our immense success in home security worldwide, our partnership with Securitas Germany brings our device’s unique capabilities to the residential and SME sectors, offering a security solution that is both cost-effective and powerful in its deterrence capabilities,” Dr Haim Amir concluded.
MyShield
MyShield’s battery-powered system connects directly to the cloud via cellular IoT connectivity, eliminating the need for traditional security control panels and offering portability.
The system features an onboard camera for video verification and includes an integrated motion detector, voice announcements and optional rapid remote smoke deployment.
The low-maintenance device is simple to install and can be easily moved to ensure properties have 24/7 security on demand for reliable protection.
MyShield remains active during power outages and local network failures, ensuring continuous security coverage.
“A truly versatile solution”
Michele Foggia, Business Development Manager and Head of SoC Sales Germany, Securitas stated: “At Securitas, we understand that every business has unique security challenges which is why we are thrilled to offer Essence’s MyShield, which we will market under the ShieldPro brand, a truly versatile solution that adapts to the varying needs of our customers.
Foggia continued: “We’re proud to partner with Essence Security to deliver this innovative solution that meets the diverse security needs of our SME customers and expands the number of connections to our Alarm Receiving Center.”
Features
MyShield’s smoke deployment feature brings a new dimension to security with intervention capabilities, previously unavailable to SMEs in Germany.
The harmless, yet disorienting smoke fills a room in 30 seconds, coercing intruders off the premises before they can cause harm to people or property.
Acting as a ‘first responder,’ MyShield proactively intervenes at the detection of a crime, offering small and medium enterprises with an additional layer of defence.
Essence Security will be exhibiting the MyShield range of smoke intervention solutions at The Security Event on 8-10 April in Birmingham, UK.
