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Gallagher Security tees off for Bravehearts fundraiser

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Gallagher Security's Charity Golf Day returns to the Gold Coast on 30 April, aiming to top AUD $113,000 raised for Bravehearts.
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Optic Security Group wins two accolades at 2025 industry awards

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Optic Security Group won two awards at the 2025 Australian Security Industry Awards for electronic security excellence and integrated solutions under USD $500,000.
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Chirag Modi named inaugural innovation intern at OpticIQ Lab

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Chirag Modi, AI and Machine Learning MSc student, is the first innovation intern at Adelaide's OpticIQ Lab, blending academic study with security tech work.
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Mike Cunningham appointed as MD of Optic Security Group

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Optic Security Group has appointed Mike Cunningham as Managing Director, succeeding Ferzad Bharucha to lead the company in its next growth phase.
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Facial recognition in retail sparks privacy concerns

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Experts warn that facial recognition technology in retail raises significant privacy concerns, with calls for organisations to ensure public acceptability.
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Optic partners with Balga TAFE to mentor future tradespeople

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Optic Security Group has teamed up with Balga TAFE to mentor electrical pre-apprenticeship students, enhancing their prospects in the evolving security sector.
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Optic Security Group promotes Vicki Barber to key director role

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Optic Security Group has appointed Vicki Barber as Group Brand Strategy & Innovation Director, enhancing its marketing and innovative capabilities.
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Optic Security Group boosts technical abilities with key appointments

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Optic Security Group bolsters its technical capabilities with significant appointments including Thinendra Kottegoda as National Engineering Manager.
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Optic Security Group expands in Western Australia with new Perth office

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Optic Security Group strengthens its presence in Western Australia with a new Perth office and the promotion of industry veteran Patrick Hill to Operations Manager.
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Optic Security unveils new era in security solution

Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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Optic Security Group has announced that its trans-Tasman business has been acquired outright by Arena Investors, LP, a New York-based global investment firm.
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Optic Security Group promotes Staff for Operational Management Across Australia

Wed, 6th Sep 2023
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Promotion of Daniel Allchorne and Rob Bates at Optic Security Group showcases internal talent and commitment to operational excellence.
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Arena Investors acquires Australasia's Optic Security Group

Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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Institutional asset manager Arena Investors purchases the Australasian converged security provider eyeing long-term growth and APAC expansion.
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Optic Security appoints Glenn Shaw as South Australia State Manager

Fri, 7th Oct 2022
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Optic Security Group has appointed Glenn Shaw as South Australia State Manager and Warren Hillier as Regional Account Manager (Defence).
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Optic Security Group appoints Nicholas Dynon as Enterprise Security Risk Manager

Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
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Secure solutions provider Optic appoints Nicholas Dynon as Enterprise Security Risk Manager to help companies navigate complex security environments.
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Optic Security Group appoints Vlado Damjanovski as business development manager

Sat, 6th Aug 2022
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Optic Security appoints experienced video surveillance professional Vlado Damjanovski as their business development manager based in Adelaide.
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Optic Security Group on Australia recruitment drive

Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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Trans-Tasman security integrator looks to meet the twin challenges of high client project demand tight & labour market supply with new opportunities. .
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Optic Security appoints Mike Nugent as New Zealand general manager

Fri, 6th May 2022
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Optic Security ANZ promotes Mike Nugent as New Zealand General Manager, due to his extensive experience in secure and tactical communications.
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Optic Security Group achieves new ISO certifications for ANZ

Mon, 11th Apr 2022
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Optic Security Group achieves three ISO certifications across its business units in Australia and New Zealand.
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Mega-merger aligns physical & digital security across ANZ

Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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A mega-merger forms Optic Security Group, uniting six firms across ANZ with combined revenues of AUD $100 million, aiming to bolster security solutions.