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With the Ministry of Defence doubling down on technology to futureproof the UK’s armed forces, this year’s DSEI UK (9–12 September, Excel London) will unveil its updated Tech Zone with more than 100 tech companies, a hub for the cutting-edge innovation which is set to reshape how Britain fights and wins. Tech giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Garmin Europe Ltd, and Capgemini will exhibit — showing that defence is no longer the domain of traditional contractors alone. Demonstrations from new contractors AWS will demonstrate its cloud infrastructure, edge computing, and satellite capabilities AWS will demonstrate its cloud infrastructure, edge computing, and satellite capabilities for military command and control. Garmin brings battlefield-ready flight tech, GPS, and wearables, whilst Capgemini is looking to bring its digital transformation and technology services to the defence industry. Unveiled in the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, the MoD’s future force vision prioritises investment in digital, autonomous and space-based systems, recognising that the UK must adapt “at the speed of relevance” to meet a complex and evolving threat landscape. The Tech Zone The Tech Zone is set to reflect these themes as it will be home to the UK Strategic Command, UK MOD Science & Innovation, and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). Commander Strategic Command, General Jim Hockenhull KBE, ADC, recently stated in a DSEI UK interview that “Much of the groundbreaking work is being done outside of defence organisations and DSEI (UK) allows us to have that partnership with industry to find new ways of doing things”. Defence has long been a driver of technological advancement, but in today’s hyper-connected world, the proliferation of defence technology has accelerated exponentially. The conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated the value of low-cost, expendable unmanned aerial systems (UAS) which have proven effective against even the most high-end, sophisticated systems. Platform for start-ups The Tech Zone has become one of the key drivers of growth at DSEI UK 2025 Reflecting this pivot, the Tech Zone has become one of the key drivers of growth at DSEI UK 2025, with the show organisers responding to this demand with the zone being housed in the expanded part of the Excel. DSEI UK will give a platform for start-ups, medium-sized and larger enterprise developing novel technologies including AI, autonomous systems, cloud computing, big data and advanced analytics (BD&AA) as well as disruptive innovation such as quantum computing. Grant Burgham, DSEI UK Director, commented: “In recent months there has been a spotlight on the urgent requirement to keep pace with the rapid technological change that’s reshaping the defence sector. As we approach this year’s DSEI UK, we’re seeing that momentum firsthand, with a wave of technology companies exhibiting, many from outside the traditional defence sector.” “This adds to the event’s appeal as these companies exhibit alongside longstanding defence companies, with deep knowledge of the sector. We’re looking forward to providing all companies the opportunity to showcase how their solutions can shape the next era of defence technology”.

Hailo, the pioneering provider of edge AI processors, will demonstrate smart security cameras empowered by its vision processing units (VPUs) as well as video management systems empowered by its AI accelerators at ISC West 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada at booth #31065 of the Venetian Expo. At the heart of Hailo’s showcase is its full suite of AI processors, including the Hailo-15 vision processors, which integrate seamlessly into pioneering security cameras to deliver superior image quality and real-time analytics. Generative AI applications Its powerful AI capabilities enhance image quality while also efficiently handling multiple complex classic and generative AI applications at full scale. Alongside them, the Hailo-8 and Hailo-10 AI accelerators, selected by the world’s top security brands, power video management systems and other next-generation applications that require high-performance AI at the edge. What’s possible in AI for security Hailo will also demonstrate some of the industry’s most advanced models running entirely on camera Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in AI for security, Hailo will also demonstrate some of the industry’s most advanced models running entirely on camera, at low power and independent of cloud connectivity.  Demonstrations include zero-shot classification for real-time image search and query, and Vision-Language Models (VLMs) for automatic video captioning. Visitors will be able to experience edge-deployed chatbots powered by LLMs such as DeepSeek-R1 operating offline and locally on-device, ensuring privacy and security without compromising on AI capabilities. Advanced video analytics “As AI continues to revolutionise security and surveillance, Hailo is at the forefront, delivering the most widely deployed edge AI processors to a vast community of thousands of developers,” said Orr Danon, CEO of Hailo. “By removing compute limitations, we are enabling smart cameras to feature both best-in-class image quality and advanced video analytics, making security systems more intelligent, efficient, and responsive than ever before.”  Hailo’s leadership in edge AI Hailo’s leadership in edge AI is further reinforced by the cutting-edge solutions showcased in cooperation Hailo’s leadership in edge AI is further reinforced by the cutting-edge solutions showcased in cooperation with its partners at the booth.  Demonstrations include a Digital Watchdog VMS integration, real-time facial anonymisation by AlgoFace, AI-powered crowd and drive-through monitoring for retail applications by AT&T and Capgemini, live video stream analysis using semantic segmentation on a Dell 3200 gateway, and a Deep Perception analytics solution running on an HP Engage Flex Mini G2 connected to a Milestone VMS, among others. Hailo’s processors unmatched AI performance Hailo’s processors deliver unmatched AI performance in terms of both power-efficiency and cost-efficiency, making it the go-to choice for security solutions providers, ranging from low-power smart cameras to large-scale video management systems. With hundreds of customers and tens of thousands of developers driving innovation on its platform, Hailo continues to set the standard as the #1 edge AI processor provider, powering the future of AI-driven security. To experience the next generation of edge AI in action, and for more information, visit the website and stop by Booth #31065 at ISC West 2025 between April 2 and April 4, 2025.

At the Hannover Messe on April 23, 2024, founding members ABB (including B&R), Capgemini, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric (including AVEVA) and Siemens announced collaboration on a new initiative to deliver interoperability for Industrial IoT ecosystems. Hosted by the Linux Foundation and open to further interested parties, the Margo initiative draws its name from the Latin word for 'edge' and will define mechanisms for interoperability between applications, devices and orchestration software at the edge of industrial ecosystems. Agile open-source approach Margo aims to deliver on its interoperability promise through a modern and agile open-source approach In particular, Margo will make it easy to run and combine applications from any ecosystem member on top of the hardware and runtime system of any other member. Margo aims to deliver on its interoperability promise through a modern and agile open-source approach, which will bring industrial companies increased flexibility, simplicity and scalability as they undergo digital transition in complex, multi-vendor environments. Digital ecosystems “Mastering efficiency, flexibility and quality faster than competitors is key to success in today’s industrial world,” said Bernhard Eschermann, CTO, ABB Process Automation. “Digitalisation can help deliver on these benefits, but digital ecosystems require a robust, secure and interoperable framework at the edge, connecting operations and information technologies. For ABB, a long-standing advocate of open automation systems, driving a forward-thinking collaborative initiative like Margo is key to achieving this goal.” Interoperability is key to digital transformation at scale "The more sources you get data from, the better the decisions you can make," explained Florian Schneeberger, CTO of ABB's Machine Automation division (B&R). "Yet, while the benefits of digitalisation increase with scale, so do the challenges of navigating heterogeneous industrial ecosystems. That's why interoperability is so crucial to unlocking the full potential of digitalisation. It empowers organisations to adopt and scale Industrial IoT solutions at full speed without large teams of IT specialists." Strengthens ABB’s commitment In March 2024, ABB became a member of the Linux Foundation. This will enable the company to further enhance efforts in promoting open community collaboration, helping unlock innovation and enable better products and experiences for customers. This further strengthens ABB’s commitment to open standard-based systems. In a live panel discussion at the Hannover Messe, representatives from the six founding members met to present their vision for edge interoperability in the Industrial IoT and appeal to like-minded industry peers to join the community and contribute to building a meaningful and effective standard.