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Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced it will offer customers a new AI-powered search in Beta. Leveraging a large language and large vision model, Verkada’s AI-powered search will enable customers to use everyday language to search their video security camera footage for people and vehicles, making their investigations even more intuitive and efficient. “Our new AI-powered search is an exciting expansion of the way that Verkada leverages the l...
Mimecast, a global cybersecurity pioneer, has unveiled its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, marking an important and eagerly anticipated milestone in advancing toward the next generation of cybersecurity. HRM platform In response to customer and market demand for a more effective means of mitigating risk brought on by employee mistakes and user errors, Mimecast has charted a new path forward by developing a connected HRM platform. The platform will provide unprecedented visibility into a...
Invixium, a global major in biometric access control, workforce, and visitor management solutions, proudly announces its acquisition of US-based Triax Technologies (Triax). This strategic acquisition expands Invixium’s portfolio with Triax’s AI-based RTLS (Real-Time Location Systems) and connected worker solutions, designed to improve worker productivity and equipment utilisation. With this move, Invixium broadens its scope beyond entry-point access control to address the complex d...
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the next-generation embedded software for the ITAR-free Boson+ thermal camera module, delivering high-performing uncooled thermal imaging technology for defence, firefighting, automotive, security, and surveillance applications. Featuring industry-renowned thermal sensitivity of ≤20 mK, Boson+ has been upgraded to provide even sharper thermal imagery and improved spatial filtering. Continuously improved thermal pe...
In harsh, disconnected, or mobile environments like disaster zones, remote research stations, or long-haul trucking operations, organisations face significant challenges in providing computing capabilities. Previously, organisations with mission-critical workloads lacked access to important cloud and AI capabilities when in demanding edge environments, including those that present unique challenges and requirements. Cloud and AI capabilities Google Cloud is excited to announce the general ava...
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the next-generation embedded software for the ITAR-free Boson+ thermal camera module, delivering high-performing uncooled thermal imaging technology for defence, firefighting, automotive, security, and surveillance applications. Boson+ thermal camera Featuring industry-pioneering thermal sensitivity of ≤20 mK, Boson+ has been upgraded to provide even sharper thermal imagery and improved spatial filtering. Continuously impr...
Software AG has ranked 1st for Automation Opportunities and Digital Transformation Use Cases in the Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Process Mining Platforms. This is the second consecutive year. Marc Vietor, Chief Product and Service Officer of ARIS, commented: "I believe our continued pursuit of excellence and innovation led to this recognition, to be ranked first in two use cases. Businesses everywhere are fighting on multiple fronts to become more efficient by optimising their pr...
JumpCloud Inc. released the results of its Q3 2024 SME IT Trends Report, “Detours Ahead: How IT Navigates an Evolving World.” The seventh edition of the report provides new insights around the challenges and opportunities facing IT teams at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It covers topics such as: The growing threat of shadow IT and AI How teams manage complicated device and IT environments The relationship between IT and managed service providers (MSPs) IT professio...
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will deploy its data-driven sustainability solution – Energy Expert – to help measure and analyse the electricity consumption at the competition venues of the forthcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 ('Paris 2024'). Cloud-based platform By migrating the intelligence related to the power consumption and demand of the competition venues to the clo...
Acronis, a global pioneer in cybersecurity and data protection, is pleased to announce that its flagship product, Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office, is reverting to its original name, Acronis True Image, with the new version release. Performance and cybersecurity Users across the globe can experience the latest release of Acronis True Image, featuring enhanced performance and cybersecurity capabilities to meet today’s cybersecurity challenges. Introduced in 2003, Acronis Tru...
Asia’s largest rail network, Indian Railways, is using an IDIS video solution integrated with facial recognition as part of an ambitious, multi-phase technology upgrade targeting significant growth. Modernising Indian railways With around 14,000 trains operating on 65,000 miles of track, Indian Railways carries an estimated 9.5 million passengers daily and is modernising its systems as it looks to handle up to 40% of global rail activity by 2050. Following a competitive tende...
Invicti, the pioneering provider of application security testing solutions, announced Invicti API Security, merging comprehensive API discovery with proactive security testing into a single solution. The growth of service-based architectures has driven an explosion in APIs, creating yet another expanding attack surface for security teams to address. As development teams embrace the productivity benefits of AI code assistants, API creation accelerates further. But while AI code assistants are bo...
Whilst the transformative capabilities of AI have captured the global consciousness, the sustainability of its usage is one such topic that has been slow to attract attention. Due to the intense computational power needed to run and train AI models, the energy consumption of these computers is immense, with one study by Cornell University showing that training some models, such as GPT-3, burned up to 500 metric tons of CO2, comparable to a coal power plant running for 10 hours. AI-powered ph...
The New Dice has announced significant growth in the first half of 2024. This surge is attributed to the company's laser focus on its core mission-critical platform and its ability to cater to the growing demand for advanced technologies in the alarm monitoring centre environment. Presence awareness Dice's innovative approach includes the introduction of presence awareness. This feature creates customisable "areas of interest" that transform any camera or IoT device into a potential ala...
Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc., a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., is pleased to announce that ZeroNow has welcomed RAD as an Industry Partner in its quest to bring the number of victims of school violence to zero. RAD delivers cost-effective artificial intelligence-based security solutions that can help schools improve safety and efficiency. RAD technology augments the capabilities of staff to provide higher levels of situational awareness at a low cost,...
Luxury travel safari experts at Discover Africa have announced the launch of HerdTracker, a groundbreaking AI-powered app designed to predict the movements of the Great Migration in East Africa up to 12 months in advance. By leveraging advanced machine learning techniques, HerdTracker is set to transform wildlife tracking and safari planning. HerdTracker HerdTracker offers an unparalleled experience for both travelers planning their dream safari and wildlife enthusiasts keen to fo...
Darktrace, a pioneer in cybersecurity AI, has released its UK State of AI Cybersecurity Report, which surveyed over 200 security pioneers and practitioners across a broad array of industries. The research asked security pioneers their thoughts on the threats facing their businesses following the widespread adoption of AI, which has increased the speed, sophistication, and success of cyber attacks. Report findings Almost three-quarters (71%) of businesses are already seeing AI-powered cyber th...
Lumeo, an innovator in video analytics, proudly announces the launch of new Generative AI capabilities. These enable users to extract advanced insights from video and search through their footage effortlessly, saving time and unlocking new use cases while optimising costs. Customised video analytics With the exponential growth of video content across various industries, the ability to efficiently analyse and derive insights from this data is crucial. Lumeo's new AI search capability ma...
D-Fend Solutions, the pioneer in field-proven radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, announced the release of EnforceAir2 version 24.04.2, which includes all upgrades to the system released since the launch of the product last year. This new software version comprises major upgrades to its award-winning capabilities and builds upon its proven C-UAS power, performance, portability, and range. Version 24.04.2 of EnforceA...
Datadobi, a global pioneer in Hybrid Cloud Data Services announced the appointment of Denise Natali to the position of Vice President of Americas Sales. In this newly created position, Natali will report directly to CRO and Co-Founder Michael Jack and be responsible for developing and executing revenue growth strategies, growing and leading Datadobi’s high-performance sales team, and ensuring Datadobi customers remain the most highly satisfied across the industry. Denise Natali Na...
Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software released its 2024 Future of IT Survey Report, which surveyed IT service providers from the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. Based on the report, increasing IT productivity through automation and AI usage are among the top priorities, while IT cybersecurity remains an area for growth, with IT service providers anticipating it will be one of its primary investment areas. AI Investment: AI taking centre stage AI...
There are many ways to get to VISION – but when it comes to industrial cameras, there is no way around IDS 20 years ago, at VISION 2004, the company introduced the first industrial camera with a USB interface before anyone else. 3D camera Since then, IDS has firmly established itself as the market pioneer in this field. With innovations in the 2D, 3D, and AI sectors, the industrial camera manufacturer is also making waves in the image processing market at VISION 2024. Moreover, ID...
There is much discussion amongst telecommunications companies about the automation journey of networks, and rightly so because artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and pressure on carriers to increase margins from connectivity whilst protecting prices, are proving powerful agents for change in their market. Impact of hybrid connectivity However, there’s one other development that is not receiving enough attention, and that’s the impact of hybrid connectivity - the b...
AI in video surveillance is transforming how businesses approach security. Bosch Building Technologies is investing in proactive and intelligent solutions for security and business optimisation supporting secure environments in and around buildings, perimeters, and traffic. The increasing importance of video data for security applications and beyond drives the trend of connecting cameras to the cloud. Cloud technology offers benefits such as scalability, cost-efficiency, and centralised managem...
AI in video surveillance is transforming how businesses approach security. Bosch Building Technologies is investing in proactive and intelligent solutions for security and business optimisation supporting secure environments in and around buildings, perimetres, and traffic. The increasing importance of video data for security applications and beyond drives the trend of connecting cameras to the cloud. Cloud technology Cloud technology offers benefits such as scalability, cost-efficien...
Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces its participation as a featured presenter at this year’s Global Security Expo (GSX) September 23-25 in Orlando, Fla. Elite is organising the session, “Remote Guarding Has Made Real-Time Crime and Catastrophe Prevention a Reality,” scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the Orange County Convention C...
Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has unveiled its new high-performance bi-spectrum radiometric thermal AI cameras, which are ideal for use in perimeter protection, traffic monitoring, manufacturing, industrial facilities, data centres, solar farms, and more. TNM-C3620TDR/C3622TDR cameras The TNM-C3620TDR/C3622TDR cameras serve as compact indoor models and feature QVGA resolution on the thermal lens and 2MP on the visible sensor, while the TNM-C4940TDR/C4942TDR ou...
Espria, the pioneer in digital workspace solutions, will host its next Optimise IT 2024 panel discussion, discussing how IT solutions with integrated AI technologies are best suited to support businesses and operation teams in 2024 and beyond. IT panel discussion Throughout 2024, Espria has hosted discussions on various topics, covering themes such as business peace of mind and business readiness. These discussions have featured key spokespeople from some of their pioneering IT solutions partn...
Advancements in technology and industry practices as well as changes in regulatory agendas and directives make it necessary to continuously initiate new standards and update existing standards to ensure they remain relevant and effective. In this context, leadership in standardisation is a crucial factor for achieving the desired benefits and outcomes both for industry and society. That requires the ability and willingness of an actor to initiate, influence and shape the development and implem...
AMG Systems, the pioneer in highly robust connectivity and transmission solutions for IP Video, is seeing increasing demand for the skills of its growing Professional Services team which has been accumulating expertise in custom network design, configuration and deployment with a view to serving systems integrators – enabling them to deliver highly secure, scalable and available networks for more customers installing AMG Systems’ UK-manufactured industrial edge switches. As a Junipe...
