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Secutech 2023 to unveil advanced smart security solutions

Some 260 leading exhibitors are all set to welcome trade buyers in Taipei from 26 – 28 April 2023, with a cutting-edge display of smart security products across 15,120 sqm of exhibition space. Over the next three days, trade buyers will filter through the Secutech fairground to source from a wide range of smart safety and security solutions integrated with AI, 5G, and IoT technologies. Biometrics, 5G communications, surveillance systems with embedded sensors, and cloud data analysis techn...

Honeywell showcases latest security, fire, and life safety technologies at The Security Event 2023

Honeywell is excited to showcase key technologies from its security and fire and life safety product lines at The Security Event on April 25 - 27 in Birmingham at Stand 4/F20.  Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with and learn more about Honeywell’s ready-now solutions that help to build owners and operators drive critical outcomes such as managing threats, improving uptime, driving operational efficiencies, and providing an optimal occupant experience.  Publ...

ZeroEyes announces that Hernando County School District of Brooksville expands development of their proactive software solution

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that Hernando County School District of Brooksville, FL has significantly expanded its deployment of the company’s proactive software solution. Following a successful one-year implementation, the district is layering ZeroEyes’ A.I. technology on top of existing security cameras in more than 10 facilities, where it...

Eagle Eye Networks camera direct complete and new AI capabilities make UK and EU debut at The Security Event

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance will showcase Eagle Eye Camera Direct Complete and new AI capabilities for the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) for the first time in the UK and Europe at The Security Event (TSE) taking place from April 25-27. The Eagle Eye Networks team will be at Booth C25 / Hall 4 to meet with customers and demo new products and AI features. Meetings may be booked in advance here. VSaaS products on display Highlighted VS...

Re-appointment of MOBOTIX CEO and CFO and expansion of the executive board by a CSMO

Effective May 01, 2023, Thomas Lausten (CEO), Klaus Kiener (CFO) and Phillip Antoniou (CSMO), together with recently announced Christian Cabirol (CTO), will form the new management board of MOBOTIX AG. The management board will focus on further development and innovation at MOBOTIX based on accelerated business and product strategies which recently increased sales by 27% for the first half of the business year 2022/2023 which ended on 31st of March. CEO Thomas Lausten will lead MOBOTIX&nbs...

FLIR Cx5 thermal camera helps to pinpoint potential problems in explosive environments without the paperwork

The world of hazardous manufacturing and production can be complicated enough without adding extra elements to the workload. Hot work permits are often seen as being an essential part of working in hazardous environments - but what if users could inspect without this having to provide copious amounts of paperwork?? A multinational chemical manufacturing company has recently begun to do just that; freeing up time and labor to redeploy throughout its workforce. Extensive manual paperwork Typica...

Hakimo raises $6M as demand for smarter physical security increases funding led by Rocketship.vc

Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software, announced $6 million in new funding led by Rocketship.vc, with participation from existing investors Neotribe Ventures, defy.vc and Firebolt Ventures as well as new investors Carrier Global Corporation, through its venture capital group, Carrier Ventures, and well-known physical security industry entrepreneur John L. Moss. Hakimo will use the capital to further accelerate pr...

Teledyne FLIR's new Hadron 640R development kits save time and money for intelligent sensing applications

 Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies, released development kits for quick integration of the performance-pioneering FLIR Hadron 640R thermal and visible dual camera module. These hardware and reference software drivers are compatible with development boards supporting the NVIDIA Jetson Nano, the Qualcomm RB5, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. The power of cutting-edge embedded systems can now be quickly unleashed by integrators opening a new world of possibilities a...

HGH, partner in the “smart border” project between France and the UK securing the coast against illegal immigration

The fight against illegal immigration across the channel is a top priority for the French and British authorities. To address this, the two countries have signed an agreement funded by London to the tune of 72.2 million euros for the period 2022-2023. The aim is to set up a “smart border” based on advanced technologies to secure the coastline and avoid drowning on board makeshift boats. It is in this context that the French company HGH has been asked by the Ministry of Interior to p...

Teledyne GFD and Teledyne FLIR to showcase innovation in fire detection at FDIC

Two of the world’s pioneering specialists in technologies that simplify and expedite the detection and management of fires will share a booth at FDIC International 2023 (24-29 April, Indianapolis), the globe’s biggest firefighting conference and exhibition.  From booth 443, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) and Teledyne FLIR will provide a convenient one-stop-shop for those seeking class-leading fire detection solutions that protect citizens, assets, and crews fro...

Matrix alongside Space Office Systems is all set to showcase its security and telecom products at Matrix Partner Connect in Mumbai

Having been in the industry for 30 years, Matrix has gained recognition in the global telecom and security sectors. With its comprehensive line of products for telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance, Matrix caters to organisations of all sizes, providing complete communication and security solutions. Customer-centric technology solutions Matrix places a strong emphasis on developing customer-centric technology solutions, which are created using top-of-the-line product...

Hanwha Vision discusses the MQTT protocol for AI cameras and the Internet of Things (IoT)

When the Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol was invented over two decades ago, its creators perhaps didn’t realise the widespread applications it would become central to, across all industries. That’s because the MQTT protocol has become the de facto standard for sharing messages across connected devices — also known as the Internet of Things (IoT). It provides the means for IoT sensors, including cameras, to communicate with each other across smart cities, smar...

State of AI in security examined during SecurAmericas Forum at ISC West 2023

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, recently hosted the SecurAmericas Forum, sponsored by Intel and Dell, at ISC West 2023 in Las Vegas. The event brought together thought leaders from across the security industry to discuss the state of artificial intelligence (AI) in video surveillance applications and how the adoption of the technology will continue to evolve throughout the market. Session panelists  The session, wh...

Vigitron to host webinar on complex security systems

Losing cameras over a network? Cameras and other PoE devices won’t power up? Want to know why? Want to avoid these problems in the design stage?  Webinar Security products are becoming more complex and demanding more bandwidth and PoE. Spend an hour with Vigitron to learn about these changes, how they affect network performance, and how to avoid issues in the design stage.  This webinar is designed for everyone who sells, designs, and services networks for security device...

IDIS America gets recognised with two awards in the 2023 ‘GOVIES’ Government Security Awards competition

IDIS America is very proud to have been recognised with two Awards in the 2023 ‘GOVIES’ Government Security Awards competition. The awards honour outstanding government security products in a variety of categories. An independent panel of judges from the security industry reviewed and selected the top entries in the 2023 categories and named Platinum and Gold winners using criteria including Features, Innovation, User Friendliness, Interoperability, Quality, Design, Market Opportun...

Siemens and Microsoft drive industrial productivity with generative artificial intelligence

Siemens and Microsoft are harnessing the collaborative power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help industrial companies drive innovation and efficiency across the design, engineering, manufacturing, and operational lifecycle of products.  Generative AI To enhance cross-functional collaboration, the companies are integrating Siemens’ Teamcenter® software for product lifecycle management (PLM) with Microsoft’s collaboration platform Teams and the language models...

barox shows extensive ethernet switch VMS integration capabilities at the Security Event 2023

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, specifically designed for video applications, will be exhibiting at The Security Event, 25-27 April 2023, NEC, Birmingham, stand # 4/F97. To promote ease and depth of integration with third-party VMS control, at the show, barox will be displaying a selection of their latest Ethernet ‘Switches made for Video’ range and their licence-free, Smart-barox plug-in....

Eyeforce Dealer Program launches at ISC West

Eyeforce Remote Guarding, a national pioneer in remote video monitoring and remote guarding solutions, recently announced the launch of their new Dealer Marketing Portal. The portal houses professionally created assets to help dealers better market their offerings. Established in 1998, Eyeforce offers comprehensive video monitoring services with 24/7 surveillance from a state-of-the-art command centre fortified with a fully capable hot redundant centre staffed by highly-trained security interv...

Eagle Eye Smart Video Search wins 2023 SSI most valuable product award

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, announced that Eagle Eye Smart Video Search won the Security Sales & Integration 2023 Most Valuable Product (MVP) Award in the video surveillance category. Eagle Eye Smart Video Search is an AI-powered feature that makes searching for video as easy as searching the web. By simply typing in terms such as “man with red shirt”, “white Toyota car”, or “woman with backpack” customers can quickly sear...

Eagle Eye Networks launches Camera Direct Complete

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched Eagle Eye Camera Direct Complete, an economical direct-to-cloud solution that is ideal for customers who only need a few cameras per location and want to minimise their initial investment. Camera Direct Complete Camera Direct Complete introduces a new pricing option where the camera is included as part of the video management system (VMS) subscription. Cameras are connected directly to the cloud without the need for an...

Arcules extends cloud journey with camera to cloud

Arcules, the provider of unified, intelligent cloud-based video surveillance solutions, has unveiled a new cloud video offering to help organisations modernise their security infrastructures and unlock more value from their video deployments.  Developed in collaboration with Axis Communications, Arcules now offers users another path to the cloud through a solution that delivers tangible ROI, maximises uptime, and secures video data. Camera-to-cloud offering The camera-to-cloud...

Qognify becomes part of Hexagon

Qognify, a provider of video (VMS) and enterprise incident management (EIM) solutions announced that it has become a part of Hexagon. Detect, assess, and respond Qognify joins the Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division of Hexagon, following the completion of its acquisition announced on December 19, 2022. Steven Cost, President, of Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, states, “Qognify extends our real-time monitoring and security reach to detect, assess,...

Teledyne FLIR unveils Si124-LD plus acoustic imaging camera for compressed air leak detection

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the Si124–LD Plus, a new addition to its line of Si124 acoustic imaging cameras.  This new model provides professional inspectors with an enhanced user interface and software features that improve the ability to pinpoint smaller air compressor leaks more quickly and accurately than ever before to make industrial environments safer and more productive. Si124-LD Plus enhancements The Si124-LD Plus maintains its ergon...

LightMetrics scales globally having improved fleet driver behaviours with intelligent video as it secures $8.5 million funding round

Commercial fleet owners are investing heavily in telematics data to improve road safety concerns, driver well-being and operational efficiencies. It's a marketplace worth $76 billion and set to grow to $214 billion in the next six years. However, their insurance claims have been steadily increasing over the past five years. Aiming to rebalance this equation, video telematics business - LightMetrics is announcing a $8.5 million funding round from Sequoia Capital India, to help telematics service...

Matrix shares how a multidimensional approach improves perimeter security

Perimeter security is essential for protecting people, assets, and information against unauthorised intrusion, theft, and other security breaches. Historically, perimeter security was primarily used in military facilities to safeguard critical infrastructure.  However, currently, businesses and organisations of all types and sizes require robust security solutions to protect their premises and ensure the safety of their employees and customers. Perimeter security system  A perimeter...

Teledyne FLIR debuts G-series optical gas imaging cameras with superior gas quantification and wireless data transfer

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, debuted the new G-Series, a family of high-tech, cooled-core optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras that can help leak detection and repair (LDAR) professionals seamlessly locate and document harmful gas emissions. The G-Series is designed to empower everyday users in the oil and gas, manufacturing, steel, and utility industries to spend more time prioritising leak repairs, and less time documenting them while gaining better insight into th...

Vigitron releases first in series of new enterprise level high bandwidth IEEE 802.3bt managed PoE network switches

Vigitron, Inc. the pioneering manufacturer of complete network solutions designed for security applications, announces the release of their Vi30132 and Vi30130 Enterprise Level L2+/L3 Lite High Bandwidth IEEE 802.3bt Managed PoE Network switches. These switches, the first in a new line of switches, midspans, and devices are part of Vigitron’s Eco System. New switches Switches were developed after extensive interaction with system-based project dealers" "These switches were develop...

Cybersecurity and data protection as key elements for highest quality of MOBOTIX video surveillance systems

The United States led the way with the National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA). To protect against Chinese espionage, the NDAA lists specific components and companies that may not be used for telecommunications equipment (including security products) or services to sell the end products to U.S. federal agencies, their contractors, and grant or loan recipients and related entities. More countries followed suit with the U.K. and Australia, and the EU launched the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) lat...

IDIS launches transformative enterprise-level video analytics with the AI in the box

IDIS unveiled its NDAA-compliant AI in the box (DV-3200) at ISC West 2023. This pre-configured video analytics server gives large-scale users the ability to boost the efficiency of their surveillance operations and take a proactive approach to safety and security with highly accurate and in-house developed deep learning analytics. The new NDAA-compliant enterprise-class, 64-channel video analytics server with an NVIDIA® CUDA® and high-performance-accelerated platform from South Kor...

Checkpoint Systems acquires Alert Systems to strengthen its portfolio of solutions to combat organised retail crime

Checkpoint Systems, a global pioneer in RFID and RF technology solutions, has acquired Denmark-based Alert Systems, a pioneering Internet of Things (IoT) specialist with a focus on metal and magnet detection in the retail environment.  Since 1999, Alert Systems has supplied the global retail industry with solutions to identify tools and techniques used by criminals to steal items from stores – these include booster bags (handmade containers lined with foil used to shoplift) and detac...