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Abode Systems, the provider of DIY smart home security solutions, announces today the next evolution in smart home security camera offerings, the Abode Edge Camera. First wireless home security camera  Forged in partnership with Morse Micro, the leading Wi-Fi HaLow silicon vendor, and Xailient, the leader in edge AI for computer vision, this category-defining solution is the world’s first wireless home security camera supercharged with AI-at-the-edge capabilities, a transmission ra...

Swann, a global pioneer in do-it-yourself security, announces its products - Swann Security’s ActiveResponse™ Personal Safety Alarm and Swann HomeShield™ AI Security Concierge have both been named CES Innovation Award Honourees in the Smart Home category. The announcement was made ahead of CES 2024, the world’s most influential technology event, happening Jan. 9-12, 2024. ActiveResponse™ Personal Alarm The Swann ActiveResponse™ Personal Alarm is a first-of-...

Paladin Capital Group, the multi-stage investor specialising in cyber, AI, and advanced technology, launched the Paladin Global Institute with Kemba Walden, former Acting National Cyber Director, joining as President. The Paladin Global Institute will serve as a global convening force, building partnerships and stimulating research and advocacy while working to identify and mitigate cyber, AI, and deep tech risks. Cyber, AI, and deep tech risks The Paladin Global Institute’s mission is...

Pioneering UK-based audible and visual signalling equipment manufacturer Klaxon Signals is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head of Division. With over 20 industry years’ experience, Neil Grice takes up the position following a number of successful roles including sales and engineering within Klaxon Signals and previously Technical Support roles at Texecom Ltd, the parent company of Klaxon. Neil’s knowledge and experience Neil is trusted with growing key parts across t...

ViewSEC Co., Ltd., a pioneering innovator in surveillance technology, and Morse Micro, a fast-growing fabless semiconductor company focused on Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity with its Wi-Fi HaLow technology, announced a strategic partnership to deliver a new series of security cameras set to redefine the industry. The ViewSEC camera series, comprising outdoor bullet cameras, outdoor dome cameras and indoor Wi-Fi cameras, stands out in the market by offering long-range Wi-Fi HaLow connecti...

With a thirty-year legacy, Matrix has positioned itself as a globally recognised entity in the Security and Telecom Industry. Serving organisations of all scales, Matrix is acclaimed for its dedication to quality, providing holistic solutions in Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom. Tailored to meet diverse communication and security needs, Matrix stands as a reliable source for advanced and comprehensive enterprise solutions. Research and design initiatives Matri...

IDIS will be showcasing more surveillance and AI innovations than ever before at this year’s Intersec, (Dubai 16-18 January, stand S1 H25) with tailored solutions for every application. IDIS, South Korea’s largest in-country manufacturer, is known for its offer of advanced, end-to-end video solutions–now this offer is being extended and complemented, with innovations in communications and AI as well as camera technology. IDIS Deep Learning Analytics Among the highlights wil...

Ipsotek, an Eviden Business, and a pioneering provider of AI Computer Vision analytics solutions, has announced the appointment of Fraser Larcombe as its new Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand (“ANZ”). Fraser brings a wealth of experience from his 14 years in the security and surveillance industry in ANZ selling cameras, video management systems and video analytics. His proven track record in driving sales and developing long-term client relationships, coupled with his...

Suprema, a pioneer in access control solutions, proudly announces the addition of Travis Sizer as its new Field Sales Engineer.  With a rich history in the security industry since 1999, Travis brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Suprema. His appointment is a strategic move by Suprema to fortify and extend its influence in the US market.   Utilising cutting-edge technologies On his enthusiasm for joining Suprema, Travis Sizer commented, “Suprema is a glob...

Genetec Inc., a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2024. Teams will become more united In 2024, organisations will look to optimise collaboration between IT and physical security teams. Bridging these two valuable skill sets will result in more effective risk mitigation and data optimisation across the business. Physical security pioneers...

SightLogix, the major innovator of outdoor video security solutions, is introducing thermal-based AI alarm filtering, an edge-based solution that significantly enhances outdoor performance. This development augments SightLogix's "above all, don’t miss" detection architecture, aiming to virtually eliminate outdoor nuisance alarms while maintaining the highest Probability of Detection (PD). For new and existing customers Designed for perimeters and outdoor areas, the thermal edge-based AI...

Hanwha Vision, the vision solution provider, has launched the 4-Channel AI Mini Multi-directional camera, PNM-C16013RVQ, for an intelligent and compact offering. It provides 360° coverage of scenes to operators, with AI analytics including virtual line and area detection, to provide a cost-effective and discreet solution. Compact and discreet Measuring just 20 cm in diameter and 8 cm in height, the camera is well suited to indoor environments with low ceilings such as retail stores,...

Versa Networks, the global pioneer in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) announced it has once again been ranked as the current worldwide Unified SASE market share pioneer, commanding nearly 40 percent of the global market share in 3Q 2023 revenue, according to the Dell’Oro Group 3Q 2023 SASE & SD-WAN Quarterly Report. This follows Versa Networks’ previous consecutive rankings as the global Unified SASE market share pio...

VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the pioneering IP surveillance solution provider, is at the forefront of sustainability in the surveillance industry. The company is enhancing stakeholder communication, and fostering Taiwan's societal and corporate sustainability transition. The annual report, titled 'Safe City, marching towards Sustainability,' adheres to TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) recommendations, securing the first-time verification from the British Standards Institution a...

Fingerprint Cards AB has been deeply involved in the development of the new generation of Thales Gemalto biometric payment card, which is ready for global volume mass deployment. The new Thales solution, which features Fingerprints’ T-Shape sensor (T2) and biometric payment software platform, offers users advanced transaction speed, improved power efficiency and enhanced security.  Fingerprints’ FPC1300-series Growth of the fourth-generation card is a vital juncture for...

Drata, the pioneering continuous security and compliance automation platform, announced its Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) offering, empowering customers to identify, evaluate, and monitor third-party risks in one centralised and integrated platform. TPRM and several other enhancements are showcased at Drataverse Digital on December 12, at 10 am PT, 1 pm ET. New Risk Trends Report Third-party risk has become a critical element of a strong governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program...

As the commentaries that follow detail, in 2024, Valimail pioneers can expect to see a dramatic escalation in AI-fueled disinformation and sophisticated cyber threats, especially during the U.S. election year. With disinformation spreading more rapidly due to advanced AI tools, email authentication will become critical to safeguard against false narratives. The election season will likely see intensified information attacks, highlighting the need for stringent verification of digital communicat...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, shared its top four predictions for the physical security industry in 2024. On-site AI training Customisable AI on-site learning ushers in the next level of AI adoption 2024 will see further increases in AI adoption in the physical security market. While AI-based security cameras have been able to significantly reduce errors by reliably detecting humans and vehicles f...

VIVOTEK (3454TW), the global IP surveillance solution provider, has been selected as the Best Taiwan Global Brands and consistently earned market recognition. The three development engines of operational excellence, comprehensive brand management, and active promotion of sustainable actions have elevated the brand above competition to display outstanding brand value. Best Taiwan Global Brands Best Taiwan Global Brands is organised by the Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA, and valuation is c...

Arrow Electronics, Inc., a global provider of technology solutions, and its engineering services company, eInfochips, have announced the establishment of a High-Power Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Swindon, United Kingdom. The purpose of this High-Power CoE is to assist customers in the development of high-power solutions, a critical component in advancing electrification and sustainability initiatives. High-power designs play a pivotal role in achieving energy efficiency, making them essential...

The industry’s Innovation Lab, bringing together over 600 Security and FM senior stakeholders, has been announced on Thursday, 15th February 2024, at the home of the Eurovision Song Contest, ACC Liverpool, in Liverpool, UK. A day of solution exploration The event will welcome innovators, thought leaders, and expert speakers from across the industry, promising to deliver a day of solution exploration, professional development, and peer-to-peer networking. Therefore, challenging the statu...

PlainID, the Authorisation Company™, has announced its new dynamic security capabilities via the PlainID Authoriser for SQL databases. When combined with PlainID's current capabilities, the new features will enable externalisation of central management and authorisation, followed by dynamic, scalable distribution of enforcement for all users accessing SQL databases.  Authorisation has traditionally been built into individual, homegrown applications. However, this method is neither sc...

Ford and Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced a joint simulation project to explore vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy management called the “EV-Home Power Partnership,” designed to explore the potential of electric vehicle batteries to support optimal home energy management. The project will explore, test and quantify the customer benefits of pairing bi-directional EV charging with a Resideo smart thermostat to help customers potentially save money on monthly electric bills, reduce strai...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2024 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry. 2024 Security Megatrends SIA’s 2024 Security Megatrends were selected based on fall 2023 survey data and focus group input received from hundreds of top security industry business pionee...

Hanwha Vision, the vision solution provider, has enhanced the AI capabilities in its P Series cameras with WiseDetector, the MQTT protocol, Crowd and Vehicle Counting, and Slip and Fall features. The new features bring greater intelligence and efficiency to security systems as well as expand video’s remit to support other business areas. User-defined object detection WiseDetector, a machine-learning-based feature, expands the possible object types that can be detected by AI from the more...

Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned security and facility services company, has earned the 2024 Training APEX Award from Training magazine in recognition of its best-in-class employee training and development programmes. Training APEX Awards programme The Training APEX Awards programme ranks companies by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, scope of development programmes, how closely development effort...

Seagate® Technology Holdings plc, a pioneer in mass-data storage infrastructure solutions, launched the new Seagate® SkyHawk™ AI 24TB hard disk drive (HDD) for the video and imaging applications (VIA) market. Following the recent launch of the company’s capacity-pioneering Seagate® Exos™ X24 24TB conventional magnetic recording (CMR)-based hard drive, the new SkyHawk AI 24TB addresses the surging mass data needs of the edge security industry. Advanced video-optimi...

The organising committee announced that the eighth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024) will take place from 4 to 6 March 2024 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), in Doha, Qatar. The event is already primed for major success, having received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from exhibitors and participants, both domestically and internationally. Maritime defence exhibition Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad...

Building on longstanding efforts and redoubling work to support faith-based communities in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released new resources to help houses of worship and other faith-based organisations enhance their security. These Physical Security Performance Goals–modelled after the successful Cybersecurity Performance Goals–are a collection o...

11:11 Systems, a managed infrastructure solutions provider, has launched 11:11 DRaaS for Azure, a new disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) offering designed specifically for the Microsoft Azure cloud. The new globally available recovery solution gives organisations customised and fully managed disaster recovery (DR) for their on-premises, Azure cloud and/or multi-cloud environments. By combining 11:11's award-winning DRaaS technology and managed recovery expertise with the scale and flex...