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Hikvision has launched its new TandemVu PTZ camera range, which integrates PTZ and bullet camera capabilities into a single unit. This means that TandemVu PTZ cameras can monitor large areas and zoom in on specific security incidents while maintaining focus on both ‘viewpoints’ simultaneously. These cameras eliminate the need to deploy separate PTZ and bullet cameras in pairs. Features and benefits The TandemVu technology features Hikvision’s next-generation camera design, i...
At ISC West 2022, at booth #14079, Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of IP and analogue video surveillance solutions, will showcase new AI-powered dual channel multi-sensor cameras, featuring powerful Deep-Learning based object detection and classification, and licence-free video and audio analytics. Dual channel multi-sensor cameras The dual channel multi-sensor cameras will come in a range of motorised vari-focal lenses and built-in IR with options of 6MP x 2 and 2MP x 2 resolutions,...
How do you create a safe and liveable city, with increasing pressure from traffic to the city? ST&D Apeldoorn B.V. and Nedap Identification Systems offer a total solution for automating and regulating traffic flows to city centers. These two business partners have been working together for over 15 years, which has resulted in lots of proven installations in the Dutch market. Thanks to the combined knowledge and expertise, ST&D Apeldoorn B.V. and Nedap Identification Systems offer effect...
AI is empowering a new generation of advanced, efficient security systems. In the field of education, AI is also facilitating the digital and intelligent upgrading of schools and institutions from K12 to universities. AI applications such as smart identification, deep learning, and intelligent analysis greatly reduce manpower costs, while improving the security level and management efficiency at the same time. AI-enabled innovative teaching methods can help enhance engagement in both remote and...
Every video security application has its own unique challenges, especially in terms of scale, location, lighting, and affordability. Can the entrance to a retail shop be secured to the highest level of detail, while compensating for light fluctuations? Is it possible to monitor an external perimeter day and night, while paying close attention to keeping storage costs low and avoiding network strain? And, can these challenges not only be met, but also provide high quality images that enable pers...
Leonardo held a delegation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), at its offices in Rome (Italy). It was led by the UAE Minister of Economy, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri. The delegation also included members of the UAE Space Agency and national industries in the sector. After the strategic presentation of the group, Leonardo’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alessandro Profumo, said “Leonardo’s technologies have been contributing to the prosperity and security of the United Arab Emira...
Leonardo’s latest Cyber Threats Snapshot highlights the main malevolent actors (threat actors), cybercrime activities and vulnerabilities found between October and December 2021. The analysis was conducted by Leonardo’s Cyber Threat Intelligence experts, in support of the Global Security Operation Centre (SOC). Among the most significant trends recorded in the last three months of 2021: Telecommunications companies high on the target list of threat actors. COVID-19 is used as t...
3xLOGIC, Inc., a globally renowned provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, is hosting a webinar to introduce dealers and integrators to a number of product enhancements and provide an early look at new solutions that the company will introduce in 2022. During the hour-long webinar, scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, on Thursday, February 17, 2022, 3xLOGIC will provide insights into its industry-renowned security solutions and discuss how dealers and integrators can deploy these technologi...
Teledyne FLIR has announced the release of Conservator, cloud-based dataset development subscription software for perception engineers using thermal infrared and visible image datasets to train neural networks. Subscribers also gain access to application specific segments of the Teledyne FLIR annotated image library of more than one million images with more than 100 object label categories. Conservator subscription software Designed to meet the workflow demands of data scientists in automotiv...
Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America, a globally renowned company in advanced sensing technologies, and Vaxtor, an internationally recognised analytics company, have announced a global collaboration for the latest generation of its powerful automated licence plate recognition software, VaxALPR, to run on i-PRO AI-enabled models. These powerful and reliable AI-capable cameras can now integrate Vaxtor’s high-performing and easy-to-use edge application, thereby reducing s...
Patriot One Technologies announces that the Company’s CEO & Director, Peter Evans, will be presenting Patriot One’s story, including an overview of current operations and upcoming milestones while sharing its most recent investor presentation. This is in addition to the previously announced investor webinar update on Friday, February 11, 2022. Patriot One invites all investors and other interested parties to register for the webinar at the link below. Date: Wednesday, Februar...
Hakimo, a venture-backed company dedicated to modernising physical security through its AI software which holistically manages enterprise physical security operations, has ramped up its go-to-market efforts with the addition of Jason Wright as the new director of sales. The addition of Wright in this critical role will help Hakimo continue to build its sales team and expand the market reach for its AI software. Wright comes to Hakimo from Openpath Security, where he was part of the sales team d...
Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. (SES) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlose Estes as the Senior Director of Monitoring Operations. Through this role, he will oversee SES Alarm Monitoring Operations throughout its robust network of monitoring centers, which serve North America. Carlose Estes brings over 25+ years of experience in electronic security and alarm monitoring operations to the SES team. Formerly, he was responsible for Johnson Controls International’s (JCI) field...
GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, has published a new protection profile for Microcontroller Units (MCUs), to help IoT component and device manufacturers to build, certify and launch secure technologies and services. The document is the latest update to GlobalPlatform’s Security Certification Programme and defines a set of security objectives and requirements for an MCU, to answer to a specific level of protection and robustness, so solution providers c...
Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic introduced the world to the concept of ‘the new normal’, nothing is normal anymore. A simple incident can be disastrous for something as vital as the supply chain, as one has seen with the blockage of the Suez Canal. The essence of that chain is to give companies the certainty that raw materials and components are available, in order to produce the finished goods. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lockdowns, and a high demand because of digit...
A first-time exhibitor, iDter will be at booth 25116 in the Emerging Technology area during ISC West, March 23 through 25 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. iDter launched its new product at the end of 2021 and continues to recruit security dealers with a unique solution and the ability to earn recurring monthly revenue (RMR). Applications of the iDter solution iDter, which stands for intelligent and immediate deterrence of crime, is an automated and complete security package proven to foil 98...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become ubiquitous in almost every part of everyone's lives and, in doing so, society is facing a challenge to keep pace with its advancements in a face of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Risk of AI in society It holds exciting potential for many aspects of everyone's lives, from improving the safety and efficiency of cities, and guiding autonomous vehicles, to understanding consumer behaviour in a store, and supporting public health measures. But with this p...
More than 90% of cyber-attacks involve a human attack vector. However, despite an emphasis on cyber security training for years, employees still don't consider cyber security to be their responsibility. That doesn't mean companies should play the blame game; it's time to change the narrative so their employees who are their biggest asset don't feel criminalised. Remote working It’s clear the shift to remote work is not going away and this poses security challenges. People can opt to log...
Ava Security has announced plans to release Ava Quad, the first cloud-native multi-sensor security camera on the market, further expanding the suite of cloud-connected video monitoring tools available on the Ava Aware® platform. Multi-sensor security cameras Multi-sensor security cameras are designed to provide 360° visibility through multiple sensors, which is advantageous for customers looking for multi-angle coverage over wide outdoor or indoor areas, such as large crossroads, parki...
BSI (British Standards Institution) has announced that it has certified its first Active Implantable Medical Device (AIMD) products, Abbott’s neuromodulation clinician programmer app and its patient controller app for use on compatible personal Apple smartphone devices, to the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) (EU 2017/745) via its Notified Body in The Netherlands (2797). All Active Implantable Medical Devices and their accessories are classified as Class III and subject to the most rigoro...
Uri Guterman, the Head of Products and Marketing, Hanwha Techwin Europe feels the world is at an inflexion point in the battle against climate change. Scientists have long been sounding the alarm about the damage that carbon emissions are doing to the planet, but now they are beginning to observe widespread, unprecedented changes across the whole climate system. Some of these changes are irreversible over hundreds, to thousands, of years. Limiting climate change The good news is that there is...
SaaS Alerts, the cybersecurity company purpose-built for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to protect and monetise their customers’ core business SaaS applications revealed its 2021 growth and key performance accelerants. Since its Beta launch in August 2020 and the general availability of the platform in January 2021, SaaS Alerts has rapidly expanded its MSP partner base to include over 350 Managed Service Providers supporting over 100,000 Small-to-Midsize Business (SMB) cloud applicati...
Teledyne FLIR announced the release of Conservator™, a cloud-based dataset development subscription software for perception engineers using thermal infrared and visible image datasets to train neural networks. Conservator Subscribers also gain access to application-specific segments of the Teledyne FLIR annotated image library of more than one million images with more than 100 object label categories. Designed to meet the workflow demands of data scientists in automotive, defense, secur...
Cyber security, surveillance, monitoring, communication and decision support for critical infrastructure and urban air mobility, and with particular reference to the development requirements of ground infrastructures and air traffic control. These are joint initiative areas based on the partnership signed between Leonardo and ADR to facilitate the transition of airport assets into smart hubs. This is an agreement with a strategic value. Through an already tested model by which Leonardo’s...
Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance announced that Dean Drako, CEO of Eagle Eye Networks, will deliver the keynote address “Growth Opportunities for the Security Industry through Cloud, AI and Technology Innovation” at the Feb. 17 Security Summit Canada conference. Register now for the free virtual event. Video, cloud, access, and AI “We’re pleased to have Dean Drako, a leading entrepreneur in security with a deep knowledge of major...
Humans are living in an age of rapid advances in technology in the areas of infrastructure, mobility, IoT, and cybersecurity. The COVID-19 pandemic has further acted as a catalyst for digital transformation. But there has been a big gap between new technologies, the changing marketplace, and the ability of the companies in these industries. Beyond Technology came into being to address this important gap. Global technology presence After 30 years of integrating technology in multiple industrie...
REMPREX specialises in enabling freight to get where it needs to be, when it needs to be there, through the creation of customised intermodal logistics and transportation operating solutions. It does this by combining a broad suite of value-added services with proprietary technology. The company transformed the freight checkpoint process with its automated gate system (AGS), and now, with REMPREX at more than 120 rail, port, and transportation facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada, the comp...
New growth in AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology has led to improvements in access control systems. AI combines the quick, automated protocols of electric systems, with humans’ capacity to learn and observe key points. With both of these in play, the system can quickly evaluate potential threats, such as tailgaters, and adjust security levels. Alcatraz AI focuses on 5 key ways the process can be streamlined, with the inclusion of AI technology. Identify in an instant For humans...
UK organisations are being urged to bolster their cyber security resilience in response to malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine. It comes after the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of GCHQ, updated its guidance to UK companies and organisations last week. The NCSC is investigating the recent reports of malicious cyber incidents in Ukraine. Incidents of this nature are similar to a pattern of Russian behaviour seen before in previous situations, including the...
Pioneers in video-centric smart IoT solutions & services, Imou launch two new outdoor, smart home security cameras, the Bullet 2 and Cruiser. Human detection and smart tracking Imou’s newly launched cameras aim to give consumers the ability to confidently protect their homes and loved ones, through smart connections and high-definition surveillance. A highly beneficial human detection has the capability of identifying human targets outside the home and distinguishing them from pets...
