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The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) has announced Fincantieri, one of the world’s pioneering shipbuilding groups, as the Diamond Sponsor for the ninth edition of the show scheduled to take place from 19 to 22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The four-day event is held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Head of State and Supreme Commander of Q...

Sweden’s Bluewater, a world-pioneering innovator of advanced water purification and beverage solutions, will showcase its groundbreaking Emergency Water Station at DSEI UK 2025, the flagship defence and security event being held at ExCeL London, 9–12 September.  Visitors can find Bluewater in the Medical Hub with Promoteq, booth N2-165 (West Entrance). With over 1,600 exhibitors and 45,000 visitors, DSEI UK is the defence industry’s premier forum for global cooperation,...

The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) has announced a partnership agreement with the Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defence Studies to jointly host the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC). The MENC is a key feature of the ninth edition of DIMDEX which will take place from 19 to 22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre. DIMDEX 2026 is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar,...

The Vigitron MaxiiNet™ Vi30105U is a high-performance 6-port PoE switch designed for fast and reliable Ethernet transmission. Furthermore, it supports both input PoE and local DC power, delivering up to 90W of PoE per port on four ports to power devices effectively. Additionally, this switch includes a flexible MSA SFP-compliant fibre uplink port for distances up to 80 km. It also features a 1G copper uplink port for versatile connectivity. Moreover, with an operating temperature range fr...

DGS Service Solutions, an established provider of outsourced security, cleaning and facilities management services, has successfully implemented Podfather logistics software within its newly launched Industrial Division. With a focus on window cleaning, gutter cleaning, high level cleaning, power washing, and industrial deep cleans, Podfather provides DGS Industrial Services with a proven way to boost its customer experience. Addressing emerging market needs Using the Podfather app, operativ...

The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) announced Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) as its National Media Sponsor for the highly anticipated DIMDEX 2026 edition, taking place from 19 to 22 January, 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), in Doha, Qatar. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and hosted and organised by the Qatar Armed Forces, DIMDEX is set to welcome defence ministers, ch...

A new, specialist taskforce has been launched to significantly enhance the UK’s border security by strengthening police efforts to tackle organised immigration crime gangs operating within the country and facilitating people smuggling across the Channel. The Organised Immigration Crime Domestic Taskforce will be led by Deputy Chief Constable Wendy Gunney, National Lead for Serious Organised Crime at the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). The creation of this taskforce follows...

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional switches, media converters and IP extenders specifically designed for video applications, has released the new ultra-dynamic KN-LGIPR38-28AD, 24-port, 10Gb Managed Industrial Ethernet PoE+ switch. In addition to employing the usual extensive barox cybersecurity features, the new KN-LGIPR38-28AD includes 90~264VAC and 57VDC power inputs, enabling up to 720W PoE capability, and power redundancy with either two DC, or one DC and one AC power...

Hyundai Global Services has announced the signing of a contract to deliver its Smart Ship and Satellite Communications package to KSS Line shipping fleet supported by Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress and digital solution Fleet Connect. This is the first time that the Integrated Smart Ship solution from the world’s largest shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries will be delivered as a single package with a satellite communications service. Smart Ship and Satellite Communications The Smart Ship...

Intellian’s eagerly-awaited C700 Iridium Certus® maritime terminal has now been launched and is expected to quickly secure a reputation as the most powerful and technically advanced Iridium Certus® terminal on the market. With its best-in-class RF performance, the C700 can deliver out-of-the-box uplink speeds of 352kbps and downlink speeds of 704kbps by default, with equally impressive low-elevation-angle RF efficiency thanks to its unique 12-patch phased array antenna technology....

LOOKOUT, a pioneering provider of marine AI systems for safety, announced the expansion of its product line by introducing a new camera featuring an integrated navigation light. This new camera system offers enhanced safety and greater installation flexibility and is available in LOOKOUT's classic blue and white, matte black with carbon accents and custom colours by request, to complement a wider range of vessel designs. Advanced AI vision cameras LOOKOUT has solved a common installation dile...

Omada by TP-Link and VIGI by TP-Link, TP-Link Systems Inc.’s exclusive business solutions brands, are set to make waves at ISC West 2025 with the debut of their groundbreaking unified networking and surveillance solutions. At the event, the brands will showcase a seamless integration of VIGI’s cutting-edge surveillance solutions, Omada’s comprehensive networking systems, and the Omada Central platform—a revolutionary cloud-based solution that unifies the management of ne...

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is set to showcase its maintenance portfolio at Maintenance NEXT from April 8 to 10 in Rotterdam. FLIR Si1-LD acoustic camera FLIR’s main highlight at Maintenance NEXT will be the new Si1-LD industrial acoustic imaging camera, which brings faster and more accurate compressed air leak detection to those operating on a limited condition monitoring budget. Si1-LD offers improved detection and quantification capabilities in comparison with the existing...

Sielox LLC President and CEO Karen Evans announced its annual Certified Sielox Integrators Award recipients for 2024. For the 30th time overall, MCM Integrated Systems of Van Nuys, California, was awarded National Certified Sielox Integrator of the Year. Sielox access control software “MCM Integrated has a remarkable 26 consecutive years of commitment to Sielox access control software and controllers,” said Evans. “Rich McMillan and his team define what experts are when it...

Apricorn, the pioneer manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB data storage devices, announced the release of the Aegis Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, designed to maximise connectivity, integration and efficiency. The docking station powers multiple peripherals at once and delivers high-speed data transfer through its integrated Thunderbolt ports, offering reliability, versatility and security for the flexible workforce. Powering hybrid work As businesses continue...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched Eagle Eye Automations. A flexible and extensible rules engine for automating tasks that empowers businesses to proactively and economically improve security, safety and business operations. Simplifying security management “Today’s security systems are complex, increasingly incorporating video surveillance, AI, analytics, sensors, and other third-party devices and technologies. Eagle Eye Automations enable...

iDenfy, a global pioneer in identity verification and fraud prevention, announced a new partnership with Coast, an innovative blockchain platform simplifying crypto-to-fiat transactions on PulseChain. This partnership will focus on enhancing security and streamlining KYC/AML compliance processes while boosting the platform’s security and addressing critical challenges in the blockchain ecosystem. Securing decentralised finance This partnership represents a crucial step forward, equippin...

Vigitron, Inc., a global pioneer in network solutions for security applications, is pleased to announce the launch of the Vi30104U, a cost-effective 4-port fixed L2 unmanaged PoE switch designed to meet the growing demands of high-power PoE and high-speed data in security projects. The Vi30104U features two 1G 90W PoE ports compliant with the IEEE 802.3bt standard and offers backward compatibility with most legacy, non-standard high-power PoE devices. The switch also includes two 1G SFP fiber p...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduced the AMG260B/AMG2036 Blade Chassis System. The AMG260B blade cards are designed for installation in the AMG2036 blade chassis system, which accommodates up to 18 individual blade cards within a single 1U of 19-inch rack space. Additional models for the future This configuration offers industry-pioneering rack density, where space is limited, and the blade cards' hot-swap capability facilitates easy future expansion and device maintenance or...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new members and leadership of the steering committee for SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals and emerging pioneers in the security industry. Dakota Mackie of Northland Controls serves as chair, with Kelly Ann Christensen of BCD now serving as vice chair. In these roles, Mackie and Christensen ensure that RISE delivers educational content and networking opportunities to young professional...

The International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO), an independent maritime standards organisation, has released its cybersecurity testing methodology for those maritime vessels looking to assess their risk and join the Cyber Risk Registry, a risk register database maintained by the IMCSO. The methodology aims to provide IMCSO-accredited cyber consultants and the senior maritime personnel they will be assessing with standardised testing by outlining test scope and the language...

Playhouse Square is a jewel of Northeast Ohio. Thousands of people live, work, and visit the area. “We want to make sure whoever the resident is, whoever the visitor is, they’re having the same great experience day in and day out,” said Nathan Kelly, President of Playhouse Square Real Estate. ROSA Safety is part of that experience. Last October, ROSA, a remote observation security agent, moved into Public Square. Equipped with AI technology, ROSA never blinks and can issue v...

 Intellian Technologies, Inc., the pioneering global technology and solutions provider for satellite communications, and Iridium Communications Inc., the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe, reveal the development of a new Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) safety display terminal. The Iridium® network's unique location in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) provides highly reliable, weather-resilient L-band connectivity everywhere...

Moxa is extending the advantages of IP video surveillance to challenging transit applications with the debut of its new VPort 07-3, an EN 50155-compliant onboard dome camera. An ideal surveillance solution Hardened against service interruptions caused by heavy vibration, impact, or water ingress, the new camera is an ideal surveillance solution for light rail, buses, and passenger rail fleets. Built around a 3MP progressive-scan CMOS sensor, it captures sharp 2048 x 1536 pixel images at...

Sentrycs, a technology pioneer in the Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) industry, announced its continued progress globally within the public safety market. The company recently closed agreements with two new law enforcement organisations, including one in North America. These new agreements will deliver core protocol manipulation sensor solutions across a wide variety of scenarios, from fixed sites to vehicle-mounted (mobile) operations. Drone sightings The company has seen a noticeabl...

Matrix, a trusted provider of security solutions, has rolled out a series of exciting updates to its IP Video Surveillance Solutions. These new features are designed to provide enhanced functionality, better integration, and ease of surveillance management for users across industries. Here’s what’s new: Supercharged version for NVRs Matrix Network Video Recorders now come with improved performance parameters, ensuring smoother operations for users managing high-resolution surveilla...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduced the AMG265M industrially hardened, ultra-compact fibre optic Gigabit Ethernet media converter directly powered by available 85–264 VAC power. Models within the series feature either screw terminals or IEC connectors. Available as both non-PoE and PoE models with IEEE802.3at 30W or IEEE802.3bt 60/90W PoE available. Installation density challenges AMG265M PoE PSE models are fit for the latest power need PoE IP devices in difficult app...

Intellian Technologies Inc., a pioneering global provider of resilient multi-constellation satellite user terminals and communications solutions, has announced the opening of its new GMDSS Development Centre in Busan, South Korea.  This centre is dedicated to advancing Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) solutions, including the development of GMDSS VHF and MF/HF radio systems and NAVTEX, with the first products expected to launch in 2025. GMDSS Safety Display Terminals Bu...

Secure Logiq is proud to mark the second anniversary of its regional headquarters in Business Bay, Dubai, on November 7, 2024. Impact in Dubai Since opening the office in 2022, Secure Logiq has made significant strides in the Middle East, forging impactful partnerships, winning industry awards, and supporting high-profile projects across the region. Driven by the immense potential and unique demands of the Middle Eastern market, Secure Logiq’s Dubai office has made its presence known ov...

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) mounted a series of coordinated, surprise operations across England to tackle suspected security licence fraud, labour exploitation and immigration offences. SIA investigators launched the day of action on 31 October in partnership with Home Office Immigration Enforcement targeting 11 locations spanning the length and breadth of the country. Section 22 of PSIA Two people were arrested by Home Office Immigration Enforcement (HOIE) officers for ov...