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Dahua Technology, a video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, is rolling out a new generation of Power over Ethernet (PoE) transmission devices designed to provide higher power and protection, further transmission distances, and smarter management features. These PoE 2.0 switches come in 16-port and 24-port gigabit models, both designed for field transmission applications and high-definition video. “Our slogan for PoE 2.0 is ‘higher, further, smarter’,” noted Damon...

Pyronix is pleased to announce the release of two Enforcer tablet kits; providing the easiest and most convenient way of purchasing the Enforcer V11 control panel with the brand-new 10-inch touchscreen control station, the AndroidTablet and HomeControlHUB app. Enforcer Tablet Kit 1 (Partcode: ENF-TAB/KIT1-UK) contains: 1 x Enforcer V11 all-in-one two-way wireless control panel with Wi-Fi built onboard the main PCB 1 x AndroidTablet (compatible with HomeControlHUB app) 2x KX10DP-WE - wirele...

Hanwha Techwin, a global security solution provider, and Azena, an IoT platform provider, have announced a collaboration with KT Corp, Korea’s largest telecommunications provider, to provide AI video analytics solutions to the Korean market. AI video analytics apps from Azena’s marketplace that run on Hanwha Techwin cameras will enable Korean cities, businesses, and organisations to leverage the latest AI technology for security, safety, and beyond. Adopting AI analytics A new gen...

The 5 new Wisenet P series AI NVRs (Network Video Recorders) launched by Hanwha Techwin are able to apply AI metadata to images captured by most non-AI Wisenet cameras, allowing users to quickly and accurately search for people, and vehicles. Deep Learning AI video analytics The licence-free Deep Learning AI video analytics onboard the NDAA-compliant NVRs offer a wide range of search criteria, including, for example, looking for people of a certain age group or gender, as well as whether they...

Delta, a provider of power and thermal management solutions, announces its board of directors has approved the purchase of 100% of the shares in Infinova (Canada) Ltd., owner of Canadian-based video surveillance and business intelligence pioneer March Networks® from Infinova International Ltd. for USD 114 million (approximately NTD 3,163,500 thousand) through its subsidiary Delta International Holding Limited B.V. The deal is expected to strengthen Delta's presence in the growing video surv...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated introduced the Neutrino SX8 mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) camera module and four additional Neutrino IS Series models designed for integrated solutions requiring HD MWIR imagery with size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP+C) constraints for commercial, industrial, defense original equipment manufacturers (OEM), and system integrators. High performance and imagery Based on Teledyne FLIR HOT FPA technology, the Neutrino SX8 offers high-perf...

PSA, the consortium of professional systems integrators, announces the addition of viisights to its approved technology partners. viisights adds behavioural recognition systems for real-time video intelligence to the PSA offerings. “PSA is excited to be able to offer such an in-depth and advanced AI service to our integrators,” said Chris Salazar-Mangrum, PSA’s vice president of technology partners. Video surveillance systems “viisights is providing a technology that t...

Integrated security manufacturer, TDSi is pleased to announce that its powerful GARDiS access management software now supports full integration with Hikvision’s face recognition terminals and ANPR cameras. TDSi - Hikvision partnership John Davies, the Managing Director of TDSi commented, “Integration with Hikvision’s latest generation of intelligent cameras is part of TDSi’s ongoing mission, to ensure our powerful integrated access control solutions work directly with t...

Hanwha Techwin, a global supplier of security solutions, has released three explosion-proof camera models (TNU-6322E, TNU-6322ER, TNO-6322ER) designed to operate safely even in hazardous industrial locations with explosion and fire hazards.    Three newly unveiled explosion-proof cameras prevent explosion triggered by any internal or external factors, ensuring safe operations at high-risk industrial facilities. TNU-6322E/6322ER models feature 360˚ endless panning and 180˚ tilting, wh...

Dudley-based surveillance and security specialist Zicam Integrated Security Limited, which is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary year, has appointed industry expert Barry Gunningham as Business Development Manager. Barry comes to Zicam with over twenty years of experience in the security industry, beginning his career in the USA where he worked for one of the country’s largest home security providers. Work experience Following this he branched out to work in commercial secu...

i-PRO EMEA set out to shake-up the security camera industry by building on its Panasonic reputation for quality and reliability and adding a start-up mentality focused on quickly responding to customer demands by bringing innovative and competitive new products to market. As of October 1st, the new global independent company officially transferred from Panasonic and is now headquartered in Amsterdam, as part of the Japan-based i-PRO global company network. i-PRO EMEA will continue to build on i...

To bring construction products into the EU markets for which a harmonised European standard exists, manufacturers have to provide CE marking. Without such a standard, Germany often requires national technical approval by the German Institute for Structural Engineering (DIBt). The tests for this are carried out by recognised bodies. VdS supports manufacturers in both procedures with comprehensive services – and has now created new information pages with the most important facts on this. Ma...

IDIS has released IDIS Solution Suite (ISS) version 3.5, its most powerful enterprise-class VMS yet. New features and service modules are designed around increased situational awareness, efficient response coordination, and sped-up investigations. A new Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) service enables seamless and stable video and voice relay to third-party devices and software without an SDK or API, increasing system flexibility and helping security teams coordinate responses to threats and...

Chubb announced the launch of Chubb visiON+ for its customers worldwide, a range of complementary remote fire safety and security services for improved connectivity, responsiveness, and overall peace of mind. With visiON+, Chubb is changing how protection is managed, using valuable data analytics to remotely take the right actions at the right time, maintaining full protection. Chubb is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building, and col...

Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance solutions, has announced the acquisition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics and solutions company, Uncanny Vision Solutions (Uncanny Vision), accelerating the company’s leadership in providing AI and analytics, in order to make customers’ businesses more efficient and the world a much safer place. Uncanny Vision Solutions acquisition The acquisition of Uncanny Vision Solutions also includes researc...

Passwordless multi-factor authentication (MFA) provider Beyond Identity announced the general availability of Secure Customers, a new solution that enables any company to eliminate the threat of customer account takeovers and accelerate new account conversions with the fastest cross-platform passwordless MFA available. Since Beyond Identity’s founding, the company has expanded from securing workforces to enabling DevOps teams to eliminate supply chain risks.  Sec...

Cloud-based video surveillance specialist Cloudview has made three new appointments to strengthen its sales operation. Review of new recruits Andy Alexander joins as Sales Manager and was previously Regional Sales Manager at Security Dynamics. Before that, he held roles at Redvision CCTV, 360 Vision, and Siemens SBT. Since joining in June, he has brought new partners to the business, including security integrators, CCTV installers, and end-users. Hannah Edwards has been appointed Sales Admini...

Calipsa, a provider of deep-learning video analytics producing a 93% false alarm reduction rate, has further unleashed the power of event-driven video surveillance software to create actionable intelligence for security operations. The new Calipsa pro analytics software suite adds four tiers of advanced analytics, incorporating customisable real-time alerts, camera health checks, object tracking and forensic video analysis. “We help companies extract value from their new and existing vide...

ASSA ABLOY’s presence at the 2021 Global Security Exchange (GSX) will focus on helping attendees identify opportunities to improve the safety, security and health of their facilities. Visit Booth #1353 to see the latest innovations in comprehensive door security and access control.    “Amid the health, economic, natural, and social crises we’ve experienced in the past 18 months, the role that security plays in creating safe and healthy environments is more critical t...

Learn how the federal government is using iris biometrics for the collection of personal identity and authentication data by joining Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology for 20 years, at Connect: ID 2021, Oct. 5-6 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre, Washington, D.C. Agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are vetting iris-based technology for uses such as identifying people crossing U.S. borders and processing passengers at airport secur...

Vicon Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Cemtrex Inc., and leading designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, announced the appointment of both Andronicus Turner and Jason Lloyd as Regional Sales Managers. The appointments follow several other key additions to the Vicon team. Vicon is expanding rapidly to address escalating demand as end-users seek a reliable source of video surveillance and access control technologies fit for today&rsq...

The introduction of the Wisenet TNF-9010 360° Parking Guidance device could not perhaps come at a better time with city centre and office car parks once again often filling up to capacity. To maximise revenue for car park operators by optimising occupancy levels and reducing congestion and queues, the Wisenet Parking Guidance Solution is designed to help drivers quickly locate vacant car parking bays. AI-based vehicle detection With built-in AI-based vehicle detection functionality, the Wi...

3xLOGIC, the provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, announces the introduction of an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) utility as part of its pioneering VIGIL suite of products. Designed as a cost-effective solution for use in a wide range of applications where post-event investigations require precise imaging to identify number plates, the ANPR utility is highly effective in environments such as parking lots and garages, as well as fuel stations, multi-tenant reside...

Teledyne FLIR has expanded its acoustic imaging category with two additional models of the FLIR Si124 Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera: The Si124-LD, specific for compressed air leak detection, and the Si124-PD, for partial discharge detection within high voltage electrical systems. This expansion provides additional, tailored solutions for different end-users' needs, from utility infrastructure to plant environments, at a fraction of the cost. Easy-to-use onboard analytics The FLIR Si124-P...

FLIR United Video Management System (UVMS) delivers best-in-class video management that can grow with a customer’s needs, from a single location to multiple sites around the world. The UVMS family of products, which includes Latitude software, and Horizon, and Meridian network video recorders, offers a wide range of integration options. FLIR Teledyne recently introduced four new integrations. Third-party products integration with FLIR UVMS The Teledyne FLIR Applications & Integratio...

For more than 20 years, BCD has been a pioneering supplier of mission-critical high-availability infrastructure solutions. With more than 170,000 systems currently recording video from more than 3.5 million cameras in 91 countries, BCD delivers the most trusted and highest-performing IP video solutions in the security industry.   Through its renowned solutions from the BCDVideo and Video Storage Solutions (VSS) product lines, as well as through its attractive partner initiatives like the B...

Power management company Eaton announces the launch of a pioneering range of GRP cameras for use in hazardous area communications. Corrosion-free and much lighter in weight than their metal counterparts, the new GRP cameras offer end-users significant improvements in a lifetime performance, as well as reduced transportation, operating and maintenance costs. Eaton GRP cameras are ideally suited to remote monitoring of process and security activities in harsh environmental conditions or explosive...

With the increasing development and maturity of technology, the smart Internet of Things, smart transportation, and connected car networks, which combine 5G, AI, and IoT integration applications, will lead the smart city to upgrade again. Most cities are using LPWAN technology and IT technology to connect and improve their infrastructure and integrate the city's component systems and smart services to enhance the quality of life of citizens. Aida Edge Computing P7 and Z7 cameras Following the...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings has announced the launch of Tyco Illustra Pro Gen4 2MP, 4MP and 8MP Edge-AI mini-domes. These latest mini-domes are part of an ever-increasing portfolio of IP cameras that focus on delivering AI classifications, customisable rules and accurate event notification at the edge, while still maintaining the core attributes of ease of installation and enhanced cyber security. Light commercial organisations “Edge-AI is...

Ava Security, the pioneer in unified physical and cyber security, has launched Ava Cloud Storage, enabling customers to back up their video footage intelligently in the cloud, ensuring a reliable, affordable, and easy-to-access archive for as long as they need.  Until recently, storing video security data was difficult, expensive, and vulnerable. Organisations have struggled to select the footage that is important to store and have been forced to spend more time and money b...