Matrix has announced that it will be participating in the prestigious and the world’s premier trade fair for Security, Safety & Fire Protection Intersec 2019. The expo is to be held in the Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai from 20th to 22nd January 2019. Matrix will be launching its new door controller and exhibiting its time-attendance, access control and video surveillance solutions at the event. Matrix is well-known for its indigenous and innovative range of solutions for IP video surveillance, access control, time-attendance and unified communications. All these solutions are specifically designed for large, multi-location enterprises, SME and SMB organisations. Matrix Comsec continuously works towards keeping abreast with the constantly upgrading technology by designing and manufacturing solutions that are equipped with the latest technology. Matrix will be presenting some of its indigenously engineered security solutions at the Intersec 2019 in Dubai. Overall, Matrix is focussed on new generation technologies such as video analytics, AI, Deep Learning, cloud, etc. Ultrafast fingerprint identification The device comes with higher processing speed, wall and flush mounting options, and increased fingerprint and event storage capacityMatrix Comsec is going to launch COSEC ARGO – the next generation door controller with a blend of performance and aesthetics. The door controller is equipped with features like 3.5” IPS touchscreen LCD with Gorilla Glass, elegant aesthetic with full frontal glass, open connectivity with ethernet, Wi-Fi, BLE, USB, PoE, ultrafast fingerprint identification (2x fast sensor), wall and flush mount options, simple and clean installation with minimum wiring, intuitive user experience, vandal resistant enclosure with IK08, and suitable for outdoor applications with IP65. It benefits organisations with reduced user verification time, higher security, versatility, improved productivity, low IT infrastructure cost, future proof, flexibility, etc. Additionally, the device comes with higher processing speed, wall and flush mounting options, and increased fingerprint and event storage capacity, further enhancing its efficiency. Live demonstration of Matrix products Matrix will demonstrate LIVE working of two of its unique and innovative solutions: COSEC VYOM – Solution experts will discuss how it assists users in using applications, hardware and software all as a service simultaneously. COSEC ARGO – Solutions experts will discuss at length its differentiating features and how they make the device the next gen door controller when it comes to access control. Matrix NETRA series of 2MP & 3MP IP Cameras – offer superior image quality along with multiple streams, video analytics and edge recording. Matrix PARAM series of NVRX – Network Video Recorders offering high resolution recording, live view of multiple streams, innovative cascading, powerful investigator and instant notifications. Weighbridge Integration - collects pictorial evidence of inward or outward vehicles by mapping unique numbers such as license plates, challan numbers or token numbers for further verification and auditing. Parking Management - addresses the need for automated functioning of small, medium or large parking areas.

At Intersec this year, on stand SA-J31, Veracity will be demonstrating and launching COLDSTORE Colossus, the 4U, 45-bay, 630TB video storage solution. COLDSTORE Colossus is engineered to meet the long-term retention needs of the Middle East. The COLDSTORE family offers unique benefits including a 10x increase in hard disk life and power savings of 90%+. In fact Colossus, with 630TB and 45 disks, consumes less than 80W of power! This gives the COLDSTORE range not only enviable performance benefits but also a compelling total cost of ownership case not available with other video storage solutions. COLDSTORE is in use throughout the world at critical infrastructure sites, major sporting venues, in retail, in custodial and policing environments and in city centre command and control operations. High power consumption COLDSTORE has patented technology designed specifically for sequential and continuous recording of video surveillance channels COLDSTORE has patented technology designed specifically for sequential and continuous recording of video surveillance channels. As a result, many of the operational issues with standard storage systems, such as long disk rebuild times, high power consumption, excess heat and reduced disk life, are eliminated. Also on display will be the COLDSTORE Pro 3U, 210TB unit that uses only 0.4W per Terabyte. Visitors will also hear about COLDSTORE embedded NVR functions and the ability to record from camera direct to COLDSTORE through ONVIF compatibility or using embedded COLDSTREAM code in open platform cameras, such as Axis and Hanwha. Over 100 channels can be supported, at 4Mbps per second, on all but the smallest COLDSTORE units. Critical command solutions Also on display at Intersec is VIEWSCAPE, the integrated and open command and control solution. VIEWSCAPE is a real success story in use in many city centre, retail, critical infrastructure and other sites. Anyone with an interest in C3, critical command solutions should get to know VIEWSCAPE. With over 100 integrations, this comprehensive command and control system can be seen on Veracity’s stand at SA-J31. As a market leader, the full range of multi-channel Ethernet over Coax, extreme distance Ethernet and other transmission products will be on show Veracity, of course, is most famous for its transmission solutions. In 2005 Veracity launched the world’s first Ethernet over coax solution. As a market leader, the full range of multi-channel Ethernet over Coax, extreme distance Ethernet and other transmission products will be on show. Experience rapid growth This includes LONGSPAN, which delivers IP video and POE (Power over Ethernet) over a distance of 820m on standard Ethernet cable! Veracity will also have its informative IP transmission workshop running on stand SA-J31. UK-based Veracity operates from its regional office in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, and continues to experience rapid growth fuelled by the development of strong relationships with many customers and partners across the Middle East. Veracity experts will be available throughout Intersec at stand SA-J31 from the 20th to 22nd of January 2019 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Make sure you visit veracity’s stall.

ISC East, in collaboration with premier sponsor, the Security Industry Association (SIA), reported strong growth results at the conclusion of this year’s industry event in New York City. The International Security Conference & Exposition is the Northeast’s largest security trade show, where close to 7,500 security and public safety professionals convened this month to meet experts from over 300 leading security brands, all the while co-locating with the launch of Unmanned Security Expo New York and Infosecurity North America, Europe’s global information security event. Welcoming 85 new companies and brands and close to 1,000 more industry professionals compared to 2017, the ISC East exhibit hall bustled and featured expanded in-depth content - including new technologies and product categories, more special events/networking opportunities, and a variety of all-new complimentary education through SIA Education@ISC and Unmanned Security Expo New York. Comprehensive Security for a Safer, Connected World The extensive variety of vendors and professionalism of the ISC staff make it one of the best shows out there" Mary Beth Shaughnessy, Event Director for ISC Security Events, noted, “It was exciting to see such a robust expo floor and high attendance growth with our New York event this year, all while matching up to our brand theme of Comprehensive Security for a Safer, Connected World. The top attended education sessions were formed around a diverse spectrum of topics including cyber-physical integration, converged security for smart cities buildings, the impact of IT and AI on video surveillance/intelligence, critical incidents prevention and mitigation, plus drones, drone-detection, drone-regulations and policies, and more. The present and future is bright for ISC East and we are committed to providing great solutions and education for this community.” Over the past 4 years, the ISC East Show Floor has grown by over 60% in square footage and has come to be known as ‘the highlight of the year,’ stated by Linda Esposito, Security Specialist of US Postal Inspection Service. “The extensive variety of vendors and professionalism of the ISC staff make it one of the best shows out there. In addition, Alex Pachikov of Sunflower Labs, a first-time exhibitor at Unmanned Security Expo, commented, “This was the perfect venue for us to introduce the Sunflower Labs drone-based security system. We had the perfect audience and fantastic exposure to potential customers, installation partners and system integrators.” Unmanned Security Expo Additionally, while Unmanned Security Expo presented 15+ sessions dedicated to the in-depth issues, policies and opportunities for UASs and UGVs, the SIA Education@ISC East program offered 25+ complimentary education courses and highlighted two distinct Keynote Speakers for the first time at ISC East - Philip Halpin, Senior Vice President & Head of Global Security for Brown Brothers Harriman, and James A. Gagliano, Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent, CNN Law Enforcement Analyst, and Adjunct Assistant Professor at St. John’s University. SIA Education@ISC East 2018 SIA Education@ISC East 2018 was a great success, with hundreds of conference attendees participating in education sessions, engaging keynotes and hands-on workshops" “SIA Education@ISC East 2018 was a great success, with hundreds of conference attendees participating in our education sessions, engaging keynotes and hands-on workshops,” said Don Erickson, CEO of the Security Industry Association. “This year’s sessions highlighted cutting-edge topics like the move to smart cities, convergence in the security industry, the use of artificial intelligence in video analytics, and how some legacy connections leave modern access control data vulnerable to hacking.” With so much learning and knowledge-sharing happening on the show floor, security professionals still found time to participate and engage at the numerous special events that ISC East had to offer, including: the first-ever SIA Women in Security Forum Breakfast, the new Mission 500 Hygiene Kit Building, the ever-popular ASTORS Homeland Security Awards, ISC East’s Featured Product showcase featuring some of the most innovative product technologies, a high-profile celebrity appearance of former NY Yankees player Tino Martinez , the signature ISC East Grand Opening Ceremony, the  Crack the Tap Cocktail Reception, and so much more. ISC Security Events As ISC East comes to a close, the ISC Security Events portfolio continues to provide comprehensive security for a safer, connected world through ISC West and Unmanned Security Expo, and Connected Security Expo taking place on April 9-12, 2019 (SIA Education@ISC: April 9-11 | Exhibit Hall: April 10-12) in Las Vegas.

GJD, a British manufacturer of professional external detector equipment and LED illuminators, is very pleased to announce it has been shortlisted as a UK OSPA 2019 finalist in the Outstanding Equipment Manufacturer category. Winners will be announced at an evening awards ceremony on Thursday 28th February 2019 at the Royal Lancaster London hotel. Now in their third year, the UK OSPAs serve to acknowledge the creditable and infinite contributions that companies, initiatives, teams and individuals make to the security industry and wider community. Developing innovative products “The standard of entries this year has again been really high making the judging process as difficult as ever” commented Professor Martin Gill, Founder of the OSPAs. “Those that have been selected were marked independently by the judging panel and all reached a score threshold – ensuring they represent the very best in the industry.” This nomination highlights GJD’s commitment to developing high quality innovative products" Ana Maria Sagra-Smith, GJD’s Sales and Marketing Director commented: “We are delighted and very proud to have been selected as a finalist for this prestigious award. This nomination highlights GJD’s commitment to developing high quality innovative products.” Reduce false alarms Ana Maria continued to say: “We are looking forward to attending the awards ceremony in February when the winner will be announced.” GJD has over 35 years’ experience in protecting and securing people, properties and assets. In 2017 GJD was awarded with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, which is the UK’s highest accolade for international business success. GJD's security solutions rapidly identify genuine alerts, reduce false alarms and optimise the callout of responders, making its product range a truly valuable asset to both people and properties in all industry sectors across the world.

Imagine ideas such as flat thin lenses that could shrink the size, weight and cost of phones and cameras; or a soft, flexible skin for robots that gives them a gentle human-like sense of touch; or blockchain-based health record storage that reduces medical costs while guarding privacy and improving trust between patients and doctors. These are among the new artificial intelligence, electronics and optoelectronics inventions and research that will soon be unveiled at the Future Tech Expo 2018 exhibition. Future Tech Expo 2018 runs from December 13 to 15, 2018 at the Taipei World Trade Center, Hall 3 in Taipei, Taiwan. The main organiser is the Ministry of Science and Technology of Taiwan. Rewarding the research teams Future Tech Expo 2018 will show Taiwan's revolutionary breakthroughs in optoelectronics, electronics and artificial intelligenceFuture Tech Expo 2018 focusses on meeting the needs of people and industry. This exhibition lets us learn about cutting edge research that is also practical, and helps ordinary people understand how science could change their lives. In addition, the event acknowledges and rewards the research teams from academia and institutions who are building these critical tools and technologies of the near future. Future Tech Expo 2018 will show Taiwan's revolutionary breakthroughs in optoelectronics, electronics and artificial intelligence. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report for 2018, in the ‘Innovation ecosystem component’ category, Taiwan ranks number one in Asia and fourth globally for its innovation capability (after Germany, the United States, and Switzerland). Metalenses and robotic skin A soft, flexible skin for robots that gives them a human-like sense of touch has been developed by scientists at National Chung Hsing UniversityResearchers at Academia Sinica have been working on metalenses – totally flat thin lenses that could shrink the size and cost of cameras and phones. Metalenses can be light and thin, because they are not made from dense glass or plastic. Unlike older metalense projects, which tended to distort colours, these lenses create better full-colour images. Tiny lenses can now be cheaply manufactured using the same equipment that makes computer chips. A soft, flexible skin for robots that gives them a human-like sense of touch has been developed by scientists at National Chung Hsing University. This research appears suitable for many applications where robots need a fine sense of touch to handle objects carefully and delicately – including work, such as healthcare, where robots come into direct contact with human. Pingtung Christian Hospital has developed a blockchain-based health record storage that will reduce costs while guarding privacy and enhancing trust between patients and medical professionals. The system makes it easier to securely exchange many different types of medical and personal data.