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Intersec Shanghai: Debuting in 2025 to promote security, safety and fire protection markets in China

The integration of cutting-edge technology, spurred on by innovation, is propelling efficiency and productivity to new heights. In turn, this opens up prospects for manufacturers across security, smart building, fire safety and mobility sectors through the rising development of IoT and AI trends. To capitalise on the opportunities created by technological advancements, Messe Frankfurt and CCPIT-Shanghai are partnering on a new security, safety and fire protection fair – Intersec Shanghai....

Latest VIPRE Security Group email threat trends research exposes global phishing and malware threat landscape

VIPRE Security Group, a global pioneer and award-winning cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection company, released its Q1 2024 Email Threat Trends report, based on an analysis of 1.8 billion emails. The findings reveal the evolving landscape of email-based threats and emerging tactics malicious actors are employing. The US, UK, Ireland, and Japan top the spam sources list. The report identifies the US as the top source of spam emails globally, followed by the U.K., Ireland, and Japan. The U...

Milestone Systems to showcase latest video innovations at Toronto Xperience Day

Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in video technology, is at the forefront of the video security industry, emphasising responsible technology innovation across its operations. The company will host this free, one-day event on May 7 in Toronto. Geared to IT pioneers and security professionals, the day will feature engaging presentations from Milestone's technology partners across key industries such as education, healthcare, city surveillance, and hospitality. Attendees will gain insights into...

Securitas UK announces new security solution to reduce risk of spontaneous combustion in laundrettes

Securitas UK has announced a new solution to mitigate one of the biggest risk factors for spontaneous combustion across laundry businesses. Often taking place overnight, when there is no one at the premises, spontaneous combustion is a major cause of laundrette fires, which results in large amounts of damage to businesses at a high cost. Securitas UK, in partnership with Axis Communications, has provided a solution to the issue, in the form of a combination of thermal temperature cameras, optic...

Finnish Defence Forces logistic command acquires F-35 fighter avionics and maintenance services from technology company Insta

Technology company Insta and the Finnish Defence Forces have agreed on the three-year acquisition package related to Finland's F-35 fighter program. The acquisition is based on the strategic partnership agreement between the Finnish Defence Forces and Insta and covers the years 2024–2026. The acquisition covers, among other things, building maintenance and service capabilities for the avionics of the Finnish Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II multi-role fighters...

Matrix introduces SATATYA NPC430: The most user-friendly camera controller powered by 4D joystick

Matrix Comsec, a pioneering provider of cutting-edge security and telecom solutions, has introduced SATATYA NPC430 - Network PTZ Controller with 4D Joystick. This CCTV accessory is designed to complement Matrix's range of PTZ Cameras, and Cameras with Motorised Varifocal Lens (MVL) offering users a convenient solution for camera monitoring. Addressing surveillance challenges For many organisations, the task of controlling and managing the viewing angles of PTZ cameras poses significant challe...

SimpliSafe® pilots live guard outdoor protection: Groundbreaking technology designed to prevent crime before it happens

SimpliSafe®, the maker of award-winning smart home security systems, announced it will give select customers early access to its live guard outdoor protection service. SimpliSafe's new monitoring service introduces a revolutionary double-layer approach to home security, combining the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology with a team of expert monitoring professionals to prevent crime before it happens. This new offering builds upon the company's recently launched 24/7 live guard...

RGB Spectrum enhances its Zio AV-over-IP platform with new multiviewers

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, announced enhancements to its Zio® AV-over-IP platform with two new budget-conscious multiviewers, the QuadView® IPX and the SuperView®IPX. Multiviewers have become an indispensable tool for consolidating diverse data sources onto a single screen, variously used for enhancing situational awareness and improving workflow efficiency. The Zio AV-...

Nice expands door and access portfolio with launch of smart garage door opener and new mobile application

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions, announced the launch of the Nice Linear 661 Garage Door Opener (GDO) and all-new Nice G.O. mobile app, introducing more integrated and smart remote management capabilities for end users, and pre-installed battery backup enabling simplified installation for dealers. The Nice Linear 661 Garage Door Opener marks the first in a series of smart, Nice branded garage openers that combine sleek industrial design at an incredible val...

Elite Interactive Solutions wins 2024 TMA Monitoring Technology Marvel Award

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, is proud to announce the company has been named winner of the TMA Monitoring Technology Marvel Award. Established by The Monitoring Association in 2018, the Marvel Award recognises professional monitoring centres and solutions providers for the innovation and/or implementation of cutting-edge technology. Vying for the honour against two very prominent...

ASIS Foundation releases new research unveiling complexities and opportunities in autonomous vehicles for security industry

The ASIS Foundation announces its findings of a comprehensive research endeavour led by esteemed researchers Ishmael Bhila, Peter Lee, and Alison Wakefield, shedding light on the multifaceted landscape of autonomous vehicles (AVs) within security contexts. The report, titled "Autonomous Vehicles: Threats, Risks & Opportunities," serves as a beacon for security practitioners, offering invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid advancement of AV tech...

System Surveyor announces partnerships with Eagle Eye, Raytec and Avycon

As a testament to its  Open-Platform approach, System Surveyor announced affiliate partnerships with three new manufacturers: Eagle Eye, Raytec, and Avycon. With the addition of these video surveillance and lighting solutions to the System Surveyor Manufacturer Partner programme, System Surveyor users have access to a more robust and diverse catalogue of products and accessories for streamlined site surveys, system design, and bill of materials automation for more efficient physical securi...

Axis Communications unveils Axis Cloud Connect

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has introduced Axis Cloud Connect, an open hybrid cloud platform designed to provide customers with more secure, flexible, and scalable security solutions. Together with Axis devices, the platform enables a range of managed services to support system and device management, video and data delivery, and meet high demands in cybersecurity. Cloud adoption trend The video surveillance market is increasingly utilising connectivity to the cloud, drive...

How facial recognition technology is reassuring worshippers in places of worship

In a world where worship places serve as the beating heart of communities, their significance cannot be overstated. Regardless of the religion, sacred spaces are the basics of spiritual worship and practice. The sacred spaces create unity, offer comfort, and also assert the customs of followers.  Security in sacred spaces From mosques to churches, temples to synagogues, the security of these sources becomes the top priority; it is the fundamental necessity of religious freedoms for foste...

Recap of ISC West 2024: PureTech Systems announces new partnerships with i-PRO and Magos

ISC West 2024, held in Las Vegas, marked a significant milestone for PureTech Systems as it announced reseller agreements with two major companies in the security industry, i-PRO and Magos. This strategic move not only expands PureTech Systems’ portfolio but also reinforces its commitment to provide the most comprehensive, easy-to-integrate, and reliable AI-boosted, geospatial video analytics and sensor fusion software solution for perimeter protection. With these initiatives, PureTech Sy...

Sony’s Starvis 2 Sensor available in IDS NXT Malibu for superior low-light imaging

IDS expands its product line for intelligent image processing and launches a new IDS NXT Malibu camera. It enables AI-based image processing, video compression, and streaming in full 4K sensor resolution at 30 fps, directly in and out of the camera. The 8 MP sensor IMX678 is part of the Starvis 2 series from Sony. It ensures impressive image quality even in low light conditions and twilight. Industrial camera with live AI IDS NXT Malibu can independently perform AI-based image analyses and pr...

Bosch to expand customer choice for video management with support for the new Genetec Security Center SaaS offering

Bringing customers greater flexibility in how they manage video security, the latest Bosch cameras will seamlessly integrate with Genetec™ Security Center SaaS. With firmware version 9.21 releasing later this year, Bosch will provide camera configuration capabilities and video viewing in the Security Center SaaS platform through direct-to-cloud or Genetec Cloudlink™ cloud-managed appliance connections.  Genetec Security Center SaaS is an enterprise-grade unified physical securi...

Berg Insight: Growth and future of video telematics market

Berg Insight, the pioneering IoT market research provider, released a new market study covering the video telematics market. The integration of cameras to enable various video-based solutions in commercial vehicle environments is a massive trend in the fleet telematics sector.  Berg Insight’s definition of video telematics includes a broad range of camera-based solutions deployed in commercial vehicle fleets either as standalone applications or as an added feature set to conventional...

Point Fort Fichet partners with Essence Security to provide the MyShield intruder intervention system

Essence Security, a part of Essence Group, a pioneering technology group developing and supplying wireless, cloud-based security solutions for homes and businesses, announced its collaboration with Point Fort Fichet, France’s pioneering locksmith network and a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB. The partnership aims to distribute and implement Essence’s all-encompassing MyShield-connected smoke-generating intruder prevention solution across France. MyShield is available for priva...

360 Vision Technology promote the ‘Power of Partnerships: Intelligent Integration’ at The Security Event 2024

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, will be participating in a technology partners’ collaboration, to promote the ‘Power of Partnerships: Intelligent Integration’, at The Security Event (TSE), 30 April-2 May 2024, at the NEC, Birmingham. At stand 5/P75 & 5/P80, 360 Vision will join a selection of technology partners displaying a ‘not to be missed’ immersive and interactive live demonstration. The innov...

barox promotes depth of integration technology and launch new 10Gb ‘light-core’ switch range at The Security Event

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard managed and unmanaged switches, PoE media converters, and IP extenders, will be showing their range of Ethernet switches and Device Management System (DMS) VMS integration technology, at The Security Event (TSE), taking place between 30 April - 2 May 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham. Visitors can find barox at stand number 5/P90, where they will be showing their support of professional systems integrato...

OPTEX to showcase latest intrusion detection innovations at The Security Event

OPTEX’s UK team will be exhibiting at The Security Event to showcase its latest innovations in advanced intrusion detection technology, including its multi-award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR series, through a series of live demonstrations. REDSCAN LiDARs For high-security sites, OPTEX will demonstrate the precision and accuracy of its award-winning REDSCAN LiDARs. Extremely reliable, the sensors can be mounted horizontally to create high-resolution virtual laser planes to protect roofs and skyl...

SharpEagle Technology awarded as most innovative industrial safety solutions provider 2024 - UK

SharpEagle Technology, a pioneer in the field of industrial safety solutions, has been honoured with the prestigious award for 'Most Innovative Industrial Safety Solutions Provider 2024' in the UK by Corporate Vision. This accolade highlights the company's unwavering commitment to advancing safety standards within industrial environments. Pioneering safety innovations At the forefront of industrial safety, SharpEagle Technology is dedicated to enhancing safety protocols across various sector...

Omnilert announces the industry's first AI gun detection appliance

Omnilert, a foremost in active shooter solutions, announced the Omnilert Gun Detect™ Appliance, a fully integrated AI visual gun detection system that combines the hardware, software and services required to turn existing security cameras into an active shooter protection system for schools and universities, places of worship, small and mid-size organisations, as well as large, multi-site international business chains. This one compact appliance not only replaces large, complex and...

PureTech Systems adds i-Pro cameras to its portfolio as a reseller

PureTech Systems, a pioneer in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics, is excited to announce the addition of i-Pro cameras to its lineup of security products through a new reselling agreement. This initiative marks the next step in PureTech's offering. i-Pro cameras are renowned for their advanced surveillance sensing technology designed to meet the diverse needs of evolving security challenges. By incorporating i-Pro's cutting-edge cameras into its product portfolio, when coupled to PureTech&r...

i-PRO announces support for Genetec Security Centre SaaS

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced support for Genetec™ Security Centre SaaS.  i-PRO will enable Security Centre SaaS support in its new edge AI-enabled cameras while also releasing an app for existing cameras in the field at no cost. Users of AI-enabled i-PRO cameras will be able to simply install an application on the camera to give direct access to Genetec Security Centre...

AMAG Technology introduces Symmetry Control Room

AMAG Technology™, an Allied Universal Company®, is proud to announce Symmetry™ Control Room, a command and control software that allows administrators to manage the alarms and events of multiple security systems in real time from a single monitor. Symmetry Control Room simplifies security management and improves situational awareness by eliminating the need for security administrators to move from one system to another to manage alarms. Dynamic situational awareness “Sym...

IDIS Americas showcases extended range of edge AI cameras with advanced video analytics at ISC West 2024

IDIS Americas is displaying its newly extended range of Edge AI Cameras at ISC West 2024 in booth #18071. These new IDIS Edge AI cameras integrate deep learning video analytics for unprecedented accuracy and speed during live viewing and forensic searches. Purpose-built for commercial applications, public spaces, and perimeters, these cameras include features such as nighttime vision powered by IDIS LightMaster NIR Technology and plug-and-play functionality for a cost-effective solution that me...

Elite Interactive Solutions launches Channel Partner Program

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces it has launched a new initiative to engage select security dealers and integrators. The Elite Channel Partner Program (ECCP) for the first time makes the company’s award-winning service — which has set the industry standard with tens of thousands of real-time crime interventions, thousands of arrests and zero false alarms to polic...

Resideo introduces AI-powered first alert indoor camera

Resideo Technologies, a pioneering global provider of solutions for home comfort, security and safety, unveiled the First Alert® VX5 Indoor Camera at ISC West 2024 (exhibitor stand #10047). The indoor camera is the latest addition to the award-winning First Alert VX  Series – which includes the First Alert Outdoor Camera and Video Doorbell – and it features accurate artificial intelligence (AI) event detection, a unique automated privacy mode and flexible installa...