The European industry association Euralarm has admitted VdS Schadenverhütung as a new associate member. The organization will participate in all four Euralarm sections – Extinguishing, Fire, Security and Services – contributing its technical expertise to the European...
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Cash-in-transit companies reduce counterfeit money risks in the long term
Cash centers operated by cash-in-transit companies make a significant contribution to reducing the amount of damage caused by counterfeit money The latest publication by the Deutsche Bundesbankshows that the financial damage caused by counterfeit money in Germany fell...
Bavarian Security Day: Cooperation as a Cornerstone of Resilience
The 11th Bavarian Security Day took place on 19 November 2025, drawing more than 100 industry professionals to Munich’s traditional Nockherberg venue. Organised jointly by BVSW and BDSW, the event placed a clear focus on how shifting geopolitical conditions are...
Andreas Paulick appointed Chief Executive of the BDGW
The Executive Board of the Federal Association of German Cash and Valuables Services (BDGW) has appointed Andreas Paulick, lawyer, as Chief Executive of the association. ‘The position, which was previously held by the Chief Executive of the Federal Association of the...
German security associations: BDLS, BDSW and VSW sign memorandum of understanding
Security associations strengthen joint representation of interests The three leading associations in the German security industry – the Federal Association of Aviation Security Companies (BDLS), the Federal Association of the Security Industry (BDSW) and the...
Webinar ‘Selection of fire protection systems for data centers’ – November 18, 2025
On November 18, 2025 Euralarm is hosting a webinar on selecting fire protection systems for Data Centers. Register for an expert-led free webinar exploring the latest Euralarm guidance on fire protection systems for data centers. Designed for data center operators, IT...
More than 23,000 participants at the Smart Country Convention 2025
800 speakers, 500 exhibitors and 1,000 sessions Next Smart Country Convention from 13 to 15 October 2026 The Smart Country Convention has become the largest event for the digitalisation of the public sector in Europe. More than 23,000 participants attended the event...
Review: 10th TeleTrusT IT Security Law Day 2025
TeleTrusT hosted the IT Security Law Day for the tenth time. The annual event provides an interdisciplinary platform for discussing current topics from a legal, technical and political perspective. Participants from companies, public institutions, research...
TeleTrusT welcomes twelve new association members
The German IT Security Association TeleTrusT is delighted to welcome twelve new members to its network. The companies cover a broad spectrum of the security industry – from cybersecurity consulting and data recovery to critical infrastructures and business continuity....
VSÖ Electronics Section Elects New Leadership Team for 2025–2028 Term
On 3 September, the Electronics Section of the VSÖ – Association of Security Companies in Austria elected its new management team for the coming three-year term – a strong signal for continuity, competence and joint development. Chair: Jürgen Leimer, MSc. – re-elected...
