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Matrix and Onyx Electrotech saw fruitful participation in the SSSA Business Expo 2022

Matrix joined hands with their channel partner Onyx Electrotech and participated in the recently concluded SSSA Business Expo’22 organised by the Saurashtra Security and Surveillance Association. In the two-day long event, Matrix put forth its wide-ranging products and solutions in the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance alongside its set of established Telecom products.  Video surveillance systems IP Video Surveillance has become the top priority...

Teledyne FLIR welcomes RealWear as their latest Thermal by FLIR collaborator

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, welcomes RealWear, the pioneer in assisted reality wearable solutions, as its latest Thermal by FLIR collaborator with the recent launch of the world’s first fully hands-free, voice-controlled thermal camera module. In addition, Thermal by FLIR cohort Ulefone recently introduced its first mobile handset featuring the Lepton 3.5 thermal camera module, the Power Armor 18T 5G Android phone. Assisted reality diagnostics “Therm...

Dahua 2022 year in review & 2023 outlook

2022 has been a year full of development and innovation for Dahua. As a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, Dahua has launched various upgrades to its existing product portfolio as well as an artillery of new products and solutions that address specific needs/problems in society. Safety risks detection and response With key technologies such as AIoT, big data, and software, Dahua solutions enable families and businesses to detect and respond to safety and security r...

Videonetics has recently established their regional headquarter in Singapore

Videonetics is turning a new leaf, in more ways than one. With an ambitious outlook towards the expansion of business in Southeast Asia, Videonetics has recently established its regional headquarter in Singapore. This move reinforces the company’s commitment to serve their partner community and customers across Southeast Asia. Videonetics has recently refreshed their brand personality and their new brand identity is the most potent expression of their operating philosophy – ‘L...

FPS presents Fike video analytics IP smoke detection camera

The VID Camera camera combines a standard network camera's enhanced resolution and picture clarity with built-in flame, smoke, and motion detector capabilities. The FM-approved technology detects: Presence of flames within the field of view of the camera. Reflected fire light when flames are obstructed. Presence of pluming smoke clouds and ambient smoke. Unauthorised Intrusion. FSM-IP network video recorder A scalable, network video recorder with video management software, each FS...

Hexagon acquires Qognify from Battery Ventures to create a new brand in the market

Qognify, a provider of Physical Security and Enterprise Incident Management software solutions, announces being acquired by Hexagon AB, a pioneer in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. Hexagon acquires Qognify from Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm. Qognify was formed in 2015 when Battery Ventures acquired the physical security division of NICE Systems, thus creating a new brand in the market. Physical security market...

Motorola Solutions acquires Rave Mobile Safety, a pioneer in mass notification and incident management

Motorola Solutions announces it has acquired Rave Mobile Safety, a pioneer in mass notification and incident management that helps organisations and public safety agencies communicate and collaborate during emergencies. The company is based in Framingham, Massachusetts. State and local governments and enterprises, including hospitals, rely on Rave's cloud-native, customisable platform to support emergency coordination. Users can effectively communicate operational updates and alerts, such as he...

ADT experts released their top tips on how to stay safe as burglary crimes are expected to rise

As the UK hits another recession, more and more people are struggling to pay for food, heating, and water. According to Google trends, searches for ‘food banks near me’ have risen 7000% since last Christmas, and ‘help with heating’ searches have risen by 880%. People are struggling - but what does this mean for crime rates?  Rise in thefts Glenn Amato, Managing Director at ADT UK&I Subscriber, comments, “Recession and violent crime do not go han...

Matrix and Onyx Electrotech is all set to participate in the SSSA Business Expo 2022

Matrix has joined hands with their channel partner Onyx Electrotech, to participate in the SSSA Business Expo’22 organised by Saurashtra Security and Surveillance Association. In the two-day long event, Matrix will be putting forth its wide-ranging products and solutions in the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance alongside its set of established Telecom products.  IP Video Surveillance IP Video Surveillance has become the top priority of businesses...

i-PRO shares its top video surveillance trends predictions for 2023

i-PRO Co., Ltd. a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared its top five predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. 1) AI-based analytics become standard at the edge 2023 will see significant adoption of AI-based analytics in cameras and video management systems (VMS) as more manufacturers provide this feature within their standard camera lines. There are simply too many camera streams for humans to monitor effectively, so AI...

Zimperium discovers novel predatory loan malware hiding in mobile apps developed with Flutter

Zimperium, the only mobile security platform purpose-built for enterprise environments revealed details of a newly discovered Android malware campaign hidden in money lending apps developed with Flutter, a software development kit used to create applications that work across multiple platforms, including Android and iOS. The Zimperium zLabs team discovered this threat, dubbed MoneyMonger, which uses personal information stolen from a device to blackmail victims into paying more than the terms t...

Matrix presented its enterprise grade solutions for Telecom at Matrix Partner Connect, Dubai

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across Telecom and Security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire communication and security needs of organisations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. Customer-centered technology-driven solutions Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class products indig...

Process-monitoring for press-hardening production lines from AP&T

Sweden-based AP&T supplies production solutions to manufacturers worldwide, including automation, presses, furnace systems, and tooling, for the manufacturing of press-hardened vehicle parts for the automotive industry. Car manufacturers are using lighter sheet materials, such as aluminium and thinner steel, to form robust parts for car body frames. When pressed, these lighter materials still produce a strong body frame meeting required safety standards without adding unnecessary weight to...

Verkada opens new engineering hub in Poland on heels of Series D fundraise

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management announced the opening of its new engineering hub in Krakow, Poland, the eighth new office Verkada has opened over the last two years.  “This new hub is a critical extension of our global team as we build cutting-edge hardware and software products that protect organisations' people and property,” said Martin Hunt, CTO of Verkada. “As our Poland-based team scales up, they will work on end-to-en...

Genetec predicts physical security industry trends for 2023

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. Labour shortages drive demand In the Genetec 2022 State of Physical Security Report, 50% of respondents said their physical security team experienced human resource challenges last year. For 2023, security leaders are re-evaluating their technology stack seeking solutions that help streamline ta...

i-PRO Americas announces the expansion of its distributor network in Canada and Latin America

i-PRO Americas Inc., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces the expansion of its distributor network in Canada and Latin America. New partnerships have been inked with both ADI and TD SYNNEX in Canada while the company also expands into Latin America with the help of the International Security and Trading Corporation (ISTC). “The finalisation of the distribution network in Canada is very exciting as we have reached a key milestone in joi...

Axis Communications opens innovative technology centre at the Mall of America office tower

Axis Communications unveils its newest Axis Experience Centre (AEC) at The Offices @ MOA which adjoins the world-famous Mall of America® in Bloomington, MN—the largest mall in the US, Minneapolis is the 5th AEC that Axis has opened this year and its 15th location within the Americas, underscoring the company’s dedication to growing its on-the-ground presence in key markets in order to better serve local stakeholders. One of Axis’ most uniquely situated AEC’s, the 4,5...

Matrix to present its Enterprise Grade Solutions for Telecom at Matrix Partner Connect, Dubai

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across Telecom and Security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire communication and security needs of organisations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of Telecom, Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class products indigenously researched, designed, and developed in...

Carrier launches TruVision S Series ANPR cameras

The new range of ANPR cameras completes the TruVision lineup with solutions to facilitate the management of vehicles. The S series ANPR cameras allow users to monitor or manage vehicle access on a site. The cameras can monitor and capture vehicles entering the premises or manage parking access for vehicles based on their licence plate. Wiegand interface The onboard relay outputs can be used to grant or deny access to a vehicle based on its licence plate. The Wiegand interface allows users...

Senstar pleased to announce its European expansion with the appointment of Gabriel Furtado

Senstar, a provider of sensing and information management solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure, is pleased to announce its European expansion with the appointment of Gabriel Furtado as Regional Sales Manager position covering Spain, Portugal, and Italy. "Gabriel has helped Senstar develop various markets in North and South America,” said Alain Grinbaum, Senior Sales Director. “I am confident he will be successful in this new role. Gabriel's qualifications of being...

ADT shares the results of their recent survey on how many properties in the UK are at risk of being burgled

There were 192,060 residential burglaries in the last year, meaning on average around 526 burglaries occur every day. With so many Brits falling victim to home break-ins, and the rise in home renovations over lockdowns, many now feel less safe in their homes and are opting to install increased home security measures. Smart burglar alarms The boom in popularity of home CCTV and smart burglar alarms means there are now more ways than ever to increase and monitor the home security. They wanted...

Dallmeier launches Casino 2.0 information campaign: Making casino operations easier

‘Making casino operations easier’: According to this motto Dallmeier is launching a comprehensive awareness campaign to show how modern video technology not only ensures greater user-friendliness, but also higher objective security, greater efficiency and, at the same time, cost savings in casinos. Gaining well over 20 years of experience, Dallmeier has become an expert in video technology for casinos. Now, the Germany-based manufacturer is launching an awareness campaign aimed at a...

Paxton hires Kevin MacKenzie in keeping with the growth strategy

Paxton, the global brand of electronic IP access control, video surveillance, and video intercom systems, has hired a new and highly experienced addition to their US Sales Team as they continue to accelerate growth across North America. In September, Kevin MacKenzie joined the Paxton team as the new Regional Sales Manager for East Central US. His role has been developed in conjunction with the company’s planned growth initiative and a rise in demand for Paxton products across the US. He w...

Lumeo announces a flexible redaction analytic for privacy & compliance

Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions, announces a flexible analytic that conditionally blurs objects such as faces, licence plates, and more to ensure that surveillance systems adhere to privacy and conform to legal requirements. Personal privacy Maintaining personal privacy is a pressing concern for all entities employing a surveillance system. In the past decade, more governments around the world are enacting new privacy laws which hold businesses accountable for how th...

Panasonic introduces two new 4K camcorders HC-X2 and HC-X20 to provide high levels of video quality

Panasonic introduces two new 4K camcorders with integrated lenses and 1.0-type sensors, offering the advanced features and performance demanded by professionals alongside excellent weight balance and portability. The Panasonic HC-X2 and HC-X20’s high levels of video quality, expandability and adaptability allow them to be quickly and capably deployed in a wide variety of roles including news, interviews and events. The HC-X2/X20 offers superb optical performance via its integrated 24.5mm...

i-PRO launches NU-Series NVRs which offers a simple to install all-in-one recording solution

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces its new NU-Series network video recorders (NVR), NDAA compliant with intel CPU. The new models are the successors to the NX100 and NX200 models, and are available in 4, 8, and 16 channel configurations with in-built PoE(+) power and a slim form factor for easy installation. With a focus on creating a plug and play as well as easy recording for smaller businesses, the NU-NVRs work with i-P...

Arcules cloud video service will soon be available on Google Cloud Marketplace

Arcules, a provider of secure, scalable multi-site video management solutions-as-a-service, announces that the Arcules cloud video service will soon be available on Google Cloud Marketplace. Google Cloud Marketplace provides IT and security pioneers with access to an ecosystem of software-as-a-service, APIs, content management systems, web service solutions, and more, optimised for use with Google Cloud. Video surveillance services By making its cloud service on Google Cloud Marketplace, Arcu...

MOBOTIX expands the possibilities for video thermal solutions in early fire detection, quality assurance and security

A few minutes or even seconds decide whether a disaster or damage can be avoided or at least limited. Seeing more, better and earlier enables more effective action. MOBOTIX Thermal Detection can make a valuable contribution to this. It operates in three main areas: early fire detection at best, even before flames arise; quality assurance and process optimisation; and 24/7 security in object and perimeter protection, which is also GDPR-compliant. MOBOTIX p71 Thermal ECO camera The new MOBOTIX...

Thermal by FLIR program expands with industry-first wearable and mobile handset products for commercial and industrial uses

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, welcomes RealWear, the pioneer in assisted reality wearable solutions, as its latest Thermal by FLIR collaborator with the recent launch of the world’s first fully hands-free, voice-controlled thermal camera module. In addition, Thermal by FLIR cohort - Ulefone recently introduced its first mobile handset featuring the Lepton 3.5 thermal camera module, the Power Armor 18T 5G Android phone. “Thermal by FLIR is a cooperative...

Qognify VMS 7.2 supports the investigation process and adds cloud capabilities

Qognify, the provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, launches the second release of its video management software Qognify VMS. The latest software version – Qognify VMS 7.2 – comes with extended support for body worn video, additional functionalities to support investigations, and new web client architecture. Qognify VMS 7.2 addresses the increasing use of body worn video (BWV) across many sectors, ranging from police and security applications to customer ser...