A Vietnamese tech firm is taking its fire‑safety solution beyond borders, signing an exclusive deal with a Singaporean distributor to roll out remote monitoring across the region.
Key points
- GlobalSafe’s IoT‑driven fire‑alarm monitoring platform is now being marketed abroad through an exclusive deal with Singapore’s King Fire.
- The solution adds a remote‑monitoring layer to existing fire‑alarm systems and works with control panels from multiple international manufacturers.
- Pilot deployments in Singapore will inform a staged rollout to other Southeast Asian markets, keeping product development and branding rooted in Vietnam.
On 28 October 2026, GlobalSafe International Technology and Trade Joint Stock Company announced an exclusive distribution cooperation with King Fire Pte. Ltd., a Singapore‑based fire‑protection company. Under the agreement, King Fire will market GlobalSafe‑branded remote fire‑alarm monitoring equipment in Singapore, with plans to extend the reach to Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand.
The solution, built on Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud‑computing technology, comprises GS6 and GS9 gateway devices, wireless peripherals and a centralized management software platform. By linking to existing fire‑alarm control panels, the system gathers status data, maps alarm locations on floor plans and forwards alerts to designated personnel, enabling remote oversight without replacing certified fire‑alarm hardware.
Exclusive distribution agreement signed
A key selling point highlighted by GlobalSafe is the platform’s compatibility with a wide range of fire‑alarm manufacturers, including Notifier (Honeywell), Siemens, Hochiki, Advanced, Cooper, GST, Edwards and Securifire. This interoperability is intended to simplify deployment in markets where building owners have already invested in diverse alarm systems.
GlobalSafe’s director Nguyen Thanh Tung said the partnership marks the first step of a broader Southeast Asian expansion, allowing the company to showcase that Vietnamese firms can master core hardware, firmware and cloud software while selling under their own brand. King Fire’s representative Ong I‑Ping Kelvyn added that the collaboration will broaden technological options for customers and lay the groundwork for a long‑term relationship.
IoT‑enabled remote monitoring platform
Initial activities will focus on pilot projects in Singapore, during which both parties will refine training, technical documentation and customer‑support processes. The agreement also covers joint delivery of cloud‑based monitoring services, technical training and on‑site support, with King Fire handling first‑line assistance and GlobalSafe’s engineering team addressing deeper technical issues.
Reader questions
What does GlobalSafe’s remote fire‑alarm monitoring system do?
It connects to existing fire‑alarm control panels, collects status data via IoT gateways, and transmits the information to a cloud platform where users can view device health, locate alarms on floor plans and receive real‑time alerts.
Which countries are targeted after Singapore?
The agreement outlines a phased expansion to Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, subject to separate arrangements between GlobalSafe and King Fire.
How will the partnership between GlobalSafe and King Fire operate?
King Fire will hold exclusive distribution rights for GlobalSafe products in the agreed markets, provide local deployment support and first‑line customer service, while GlobalSafe will supply hardware, firmware and cloud software and handle deeper technical issues.
Source: vietnam.vn
