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Matrix Comsec, a globally renowned manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in PACC 2022 event, to be held at Taj Resort & Convention Centre, in Goa, India, from 3rd to 6th March 2022. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance and people mobility management solutions at the show. Matrix proudly presents their Stalwart product, COSEC ARGO FACE - a culmination of modern technology that supports multiple contactless credentials, such as the face, sma...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared the results of its state of the industry report. Based on insights from over 2,000 physical security pioneers from around the world, the report looks at how the role of physical security continued to evolve in 2021 as organisations adapted to changing conditions. Physical security continues to evolve from being seen as a tool for mitigating risk, to playing a much more...

With immediate effect, users now benefit from the advantages of the patented Dallmeier Panomera multifocal sensor systems, at locations with only 4G or 5G connectivity. All that is needed is the ‘Mountera Box with SRS Edge’ with the Edge recording system and a suitable LTE, LTE+ or 5G module. From cities to airports and further to industrial operations of all sizes, customers appreciate the advantages of Panomera multifocal sensor technology. These include a precisely plannable mini...

The continuing modernisation of Middle East banking is directing to increased video upgrade opportunities for systems integrators, in the region’s finance sector and beyond, according to the latest market-focus eBook from IDIS. Investments in corporate infrastructure, including security, are being driven by several factors says IDIS, whose Korean-made end-to-end technology has already been used for a number of large-scale banking CCTV upgrades, as well as for smaller, specialist financial...

Users of the all-in-one embedded vision system IDS NXT ocean now have a whole range of new features at their disposal. These include multi-ROI ("Region Of Interest") for AI-based object detection and the possibility to use different neural networks for different ROIs in one image via Vision App. In addition, there are binning, line scan mode, and performance and configuration improvements. New customers can also freely choose whether they want to use the IDS NXT lighthouse training software on...

VIVOTEK, the world’s renowned IP surveillance and security solutions provider, has jointly announced its partnership with global software automation provider, Immix, in providing back-end solutions on the Immix Platform. This new integration offers Immix’s customers, access to VIVOTEK NVRs (network video recorders) and presents flexible and friendly operations on video and audio management solutions. VIVOTEK – Immix integration Immix is primarily focused on video integration...

Patriot One Technologies has announced it was awarded a contract worth nearly US$ 1 million CAD with Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND), to further develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled full motion video analytics application. This technology will be used to detect, classify and track objects and events of interest, initially for DND applications, and in the future across multiple domains. As an innovative piece of AI-powered intellectual property, Patriot One will le...

2N, the globally renowned company in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has updated the firmware of the 2N Indoor View, the company’s answering unit for high-end residential projects, to turn it both into a surveillance device and a control panel for complex home automation systems. The firmware upgrade is designed to meet the changing requirements of people living in luxury properties all over the world. 2N Indoor View firmware upgrade The residents of luxury buildi...

Patriot One Technologies announced it was awarded a contract worth nearly CAD 1 million with Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND), to further develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled full-motion video analytics application. This technology will be used to detect, classify and track objects and events of interest, initially for DND applications, and in the future across multiple domains. As an innovative piece of AI-powered intellectual property, Patriot One will leverage the...

Infinet Wireless, the global pioneer in fixed wireless broadband connectivity, is set to exhibit its solutions for the ever-present connectivity, at Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC), the world’s leading mobile industry and technology event. Focusing on the provision of connectivity in different locations, including smart cities and rural areas, Infinet Wireless will be displaying its cutting-edge solutions for the interconnected world at Stand 1C30 in the Fira de Barcelona venue from Febr...

Following its mission to be the trusted next-generation AI camera vendor, i-PRO EMEA has announced the introduction of its new multi-sensor camera range with deep learning intelligence at the edge. As the next step in i-PRO’s AI-ification strategy of the security industry, these new cameras come pre-installed with four powerful AI analytic applications, but are also open for customisation with other 3rd party analytics to meet customers’ needs. New i-PRO multi-sensor cameras The n...

Axxon Next VMS (version 4.6.0 Beta) now supports the new ONVIF Profile M standard. AxxonSoft was listed on the official ONVIF website among the first three developers of Profile M conformant VMS. Released in June 2021, Profile M provides a standard way of communicating metadata and events between analytics-capable devices and services. It supports analytics configuration and information query for metadata, as well as metadata filtering and streaming. ONVIF Profile M ONVIF Profile M includes i...

Eagle Eye Networks, the front-runner in cloud video surveillance, announced it successfully completed the SOC 2 (System and Organisation Controls) Type 2 examination, a rigorous security standard, which certifies that Eagle Eye Networks policies and procedures securely protect and manage customer data. The company also completed conformance with ISO 27001:2013 security standards. Fulfills criteria The SOC 2 Type 2 audit evaluated internal controls over six months to ensure that Eagle Eye Netw...

The Italian Space Agency ASI has appointed Thales Alenia Space to conduct a feasibility study alongside Leonardo, Telespazio, e-GEOS, and Sitael for a new phase in the programme. A key role will be played by the new hyperspectral sensor produced in the Campi Bisenzio plant. A feasibility study is about to begin for PRISMA Second Generation, a hyperspectral Earth observation mission offering even more advanced performances. The Italian...

Public-private cooperation is a key tool in the fight against economic crime. This is what emerged at the meeting of Leonardo’s Coordination and Consultation Body for the Prevention of Corruption, chaired by Chairman Luciano Carta and attended by the President of ANAC, Giuseppe Busia, and the President of Transparency International Italia, Iole Anna Savini. Joining forces with funds from Italy’s PNRR “The over 200 billion euro provided by the PNRR and...

360 Vision Technology, the globally renowned UK CCTV camera manufacturer, will be displaying its range of ultra-low light, IP High-Definition (HD) and thermal imaging cameras at the Intertraffic Amsterdam 2022 event, taking place from March 29 to April 1, 2022, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, at stand #05.438. 360 Vision Technology’s robust and reliable range of static, Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ), wireless deployable TX and IP 68 rated, 316 grade stainless steel cameras are used to provide reliab...

Hexagon Geosystems will exhibit its smart LiDAR-based 3D Surveillance Solution live at ISC West 2022 global security event. Live demonstrations at the company’s booth will include:  3D functionality: Hexagon’s 3D Surveillance portfolio includes the Leica BLK247 sensor (fusing LiDAR, video and thermal imaging) and advanced Accur8vision software that enables an advanced view of alarm situations and uses an intuitive 3D environment for simple planning and virtual testing. AI f...

Dragonfruit AI, the most advanced AI analytics platform solutions company, has announced the release of Dragonfruit Frontier, a new Cloud VMS with AI analytics included. Frontier delivers a fully integrated experience, combining consumer-grade usability with enterprise-grade capability. Finally, the industry can have Silicon Valley smarts without the rip-and-replace demands. Advanced AI analytics platform “Most traditional VMSs haven’t kept pace with AI advances and only offer bol...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, has added smart search capability and a Network Video Recorder plugin to its VIGIL CLOUD mobile app. Through its intuitive interface, the mobile app makes tasks like viewing video, case management, and viewing and reacting to notifications available using common gestures and movements common within many other mobile applications. With the mobile app, users can easily access VIGIL CLOUD from anywhere, at any time, on their...

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,...

Most people are familiar with the single fingerprint scanner used in one-to-one verifications such as those found in IT systems and the 4-4-2 ten-print scanner used in one-to-many applications such as police bookings and border control. Yet there is a lesser-known cousin of theirs that is also worth knowing— the two-finger scanner. Also called dual fingerprint scanner, the two-finger scanner might be a bit more obscure, but it serves a unique purpose — to bridge the gap between sing...

Security attacks are getting more sophisticated now than ever before. Whether it’s state-sponsored espionage or organised cybercrime, most businesses are struggling to defend themselves against evolving threats. According to a Ponemon Institute report, the odds of experiencing a security breach within two years have increased to around 30% in 2019, up from 22.6% in 2014. To protect the brand and bottom line, enterprises must stay one step ahead of malicious personnel. An advanced security...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, hybrid, radar, and thermal imaging cameras, has confirmed that despite global component shortages, the company is bucking the trend by offering customers short lead times on its range of static and PTZ cameras. Massive component stock As with many industries relying on the use of semiconductors and other electronic components, the global pandemic has seriously affected consistent component supply, increasing their lead times. In addition...

Knightscope, Inc., a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, announces a strategic partnership with Allied Universal®, a global security and facility services company with revenues at approximately $20 billion and more than 800,000 employees worldwide, to provide Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) to the company’s U.S.-based customers to help deter crime, enhance situational awareness and improve security professional safety....

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...

Vigitron inc, the leading manufacturer of network products designed for security applications, announces the next in their educational series “Understanding Fibre Optics”. The webinar will be held on March 10, 2022, at 9 AM Pacific Time. The webinar will cover the following topics:  Why Use Fibre Optics  Defining Fibre Optics and how it works  Specifying Fibre Optics for Existing Applications  Specifying Fibre Optics for New Applications  Major Fibre...

While spontaneously taking a vacation may give users some great last-minute travel deals, research says that planning and anticipating the trip can make users happier than taking it. That’s right: late nights researching vacation activities, scrolling on social media for dining options, and even shopping for a new wardrobe are all contributing to that anticipatory happiness. Looking to extend that blissful, peace of mind? One thing that should be on that trip to-do list is considering the...

LifeSafety Power, the industry’s provider of networking power solutions, will bring its intelligent networking products to booth 8081 during ISC West 2022, March 23-25 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. LifeSafety Power continues on track as the premier innovator in the power solution and connectivity space, focusing on technologies that yield enhanced data and information to ensure reliability and assured system uptime. Products to be highlighted at the show include: SD16 The SD16 is t...

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...