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The Fischer family founded Conextivity® Group to meet the connectivity challenge posed by the emergence of new cross-functional and scalable ecosystems, from locally interconnected devices and sensors to cloud-managed IoT platforms. With nearly 600 people worldwide, four R&D centres and six manufacturing sites, the Swiss-headquartered technology group serves as a single-source partner across the entire value chain of connectivity, leveraging the expertise, innovation capabilities and te...

The programme promoted in collaboration with the ELIS consortium will enable the development of 5 projects by 5 start-up companies. The topics, which range from energy-saving applications for Leonardo's supercomputer to Davinci-1 and gamification, set out to raise employee awareness on sustainability issues.  Open Italy The aim of Open Italy, the innovation ecosystem of the ELIS consortium in its sixth year, in which Leonardo has been actively involved since 2019, is to foster dialogue a...

Nexperia, the pioneer in essential semiconductors, has announced a partnership covering gallium nitride (GaN) automotive power modules with KYOCERA AVX Components (Salzburg) GmbH, an international supplier of advanced electronic components for the automotive industry. This partnership agreement is the next step in the long-lasting close relationship between both companies and will focus on power components to jointly develop GaN applications for electric vehicles (EV). Efficiency and high powe...

Eagle Eye Networks., the pioneer in cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI) released the second annual Cloud Video Surveillance Camera Worldwide Statistics report, delivering data and insight into security camera usage and trends globally and regionally.    The report analyses aggregate data from a sample set of 200,000 cameras and include more than 150 camera manufacturers. The report covers a wide range of industries including corporate enterprises, retail, re...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five female biometrics leaders, as recipients of the 2022 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognised programme, presented by SIA, with support from sponsors - IDEMIA and Paravision, along with organisational and media supporters - AVISIAN, Biometric Update, FindBiometrics and SIA’s Identity & Biometric Technology Advisory Board and Women in Security Forum. The 2022 awardees, who will be honoured at the SIA GovSummit 2022, SI...

Security Essen is strengthening its position as an important on-site event and business platform for the security industry. After Honeywell, Telenot and dormakaba are also returning to the international security trade fair. From 20 to 23 September 2022, they will present their innovations to the trade public at Messe Essen. A comprehensive range of products Oliver P. Kuhrt, CEO of Messe Essen, sees this as confirmation of the concept of the event, "We are very pleased about the great response...

Biometric digital identity market pioneer Aratek is set to launch its international roadshow for the second half of 2022 at ID4Africa, the largest identity show in the African continent. Aratek is slated to showcase its full suite of biometric products for enrolment and identification ID programmes, which include National ID, Voter registration, SIM registration and financial inclusion, among others. The company is also gearing up to deliver a presentation of its vast experience in deploying di...

The International Flight Training School (IFTS), a strategic partnership between the Italian Air Force and Leonardo conceived to create an advanced flight training centre for pilots from the world's air forces, awarded the first international graduations. International Flight Training School The International Flight Training School (IFTS), a partnership between the Italian Air Force and Leonardo, in collaboration with CAE, awarded the first Phase IV (Advanced/Lead-In to Fighter Training) diplo...

Armis, the unified asset visibility, and security platform announced the Critical Infrastructure Protection Program (CIPP) to help organisations supplying systemically important entities such as energy, water, marine ports, and wastewater to pinpoint and fortify assets in need of urgent security improvements. Under this new programme, critical infrastructure providers in the U.S. and NATO-aligned countries will have complimentary access to Armis for three months. As technologies converge, it is...

The use of thermal cameras in safety and security applications has been associated traditionally with critical sites such as utilities, airports, or chemical plants where monitoring human heat signatures could have significant implications. These sensitive facilities could justify the higher costs associated with thermal cameras since there was a need for particularly sophisticated security systems. Adoption by less critical sites Currently, the price of thermal cameras has decreased substant...

Pyronix is pleased to announce the release of its compact grade 2 wireless shock sensor, the NanoShock (Product code: NANO/SHOCK-WE). Flexibly fitting out of sight within uPVC window or door frames, or surface mounted with its low profile and pleasing design, the NanoShock has been designed to deliver fast and easy professional installation and reliable protection. Small-commercial property Pyronix Marketing Director, Laurence Kenny, said: “We’re really pleased to introduce the Na...

Sepura has moved to further develop its presence in the LTE critical communications market with the recruitment of Rob Merrick as the company’s Business Development Manager for Broadband Products. Rob Merrick’s role will be to continue to grow Sepura’s presence in the evolving LTE market space, supporting customers and partners in deploying Sepura’s mission-critical broadband solutions. New appointment at Sepura Previously, he served as Solutions Architect at the UK Ho...

RealNetworks, Inc., is displaying SAFR SCAN™, a highly innovative Facial Recognition Reader for a wide range of mainstream access control, workforce management, and health safety applications at IFSEC 2022 in stand IF2635. SAFR SCAN uniquely delivers advanced identification and authentication performance at an extremely attractive price point, making its public debut in the European market.   Secure and fast access  “SAFR SCAN provides a highly secure and fast way t...

Motorola Solutions announced it has acquired Videotec S.p.A., a global provider of ruggedised video security solutions based in Italy.  Fixed and PTZ cameras Videotec’s fixed and Pan, Tilt, and Zoom (PTZ) cameras are designed to withstand the extreme conditions and hazardous environments of critical infrastructure, specifically ports, energy, and transportation, where video security is imperative.  Videotec’s portfolio enables security operators to have clear visibi...

Amid a record-breaking year in product production, the global security technology manufacturer, Paxton, has expanded its team to meet product demand. Paxton has broken all their previous manufacturing records, with this year being the busiest production period in its 36-year history. Blair Bowen, Global Manufacturing Manager In support of this growth, they recently appointed Blair Bowen as Global Manufacturing Manager. Bowen previously managed manufacturing teams for Collins Aerospace and Jag...

As a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, Dahua Technology is committed to bringing outstanding technical services to the world and building a green, environmentally friendly, safe, and intelligent world. Improving green efficiency In 2021, Dahua Technology has adhered to its mission of “enabling a safer society and smarter living.” With the core information technologies such as software, big data, artificial intelligence, and AIoT, Dahua continues to contribute...

After several weeks in Toulon, the nuclear attack submarine (SSN) Suffren is back at sea after its first ‘intense’ Mid Cycle Docking (IE01). At just 30 years of age, Nicolas is a Work Package Manager (WPM) for Propulsion on this first of series. He calls Suffren his ‘baby’. And for a good reason. This Naval Architect joined Naval Group at the age of 22. After an internship in Lorient, he learned his trade in Cherbourg on the Barracuda submarine class, continuing to work...

A decade ago the prototype of the AW169 light intermediate twin-engine helicopter took to the skies for the first time at the company’s site in Cascina Costa di Samarate (Varese, Italy) piloted by Giuseppe Lo Coco and Giuseppe Afruni with the Flight Test Engineers Massimo Longo and Stefano Rognoni on board. AW169 10 May 2012 marked the start of a new era for the Company. The aircraft enabled the expansion of the company’s modern product range by entering a new market segment. The...

Teledyne FLIR will showcase its new, signature security product portfolio for perimeter protection at IFSEC International 2022, from 17-19, May at ExCel London. Attendees who visit Teledyne FLIR in stand IF3030 will see a demo of the FLIR counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) as well as a variety of Intelligent Transportation Solutions (ITS). This will be FLIR’s first IFSEC as a Teledyne company. FLIR C-UAS solution Possessing the highest level of expertise in perimeter security, Teled...

Siemens is bringing its latest IoT breakthroughs to the IoT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) in Barcelona: helping businesses simplify and accelerate their digital transformation and transition to greater sustainability at scale, the focused technology company will show a total of 27 practical reference cases. At the same time, the company is empowering its customers to achieve their desired business outcomes including sustainable growth, increased efficiency, and faster time-to-market by comb...

In a dedicated exhibition space, Leonardo and its experts present technological solutions for the security of digital ecosystems and the resilience of strategic assets in Italy and worldwide. The event will be opened by Franco Gabrielli, the Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and Alessandro Profumo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Leonardo. Cybertech Europe 2022 Cybertech Europe 2022, Europe’s largest event dedicated to cyber security, will be hel...

Johnson Controls is pleased to celebrate National Skilled Trades Day by confirming the second cohort of schools receiving funding as part of their Community College Partnership Program. In 2021, Johnson Controls agreed to fund $15M over five years to help support the community college’s HVAC, fire, security, and digital academic programs. Workforce development programs Johnson Controls continues to be a pioneer in providing workforce development programmes amidst a national trade workfor...

Isorg, a pioneer in Organic PhotoDetectors (OPDs) and large-area image sensors, has announced the appointment of Dieter May as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in order to transform the company from an SME into a major corporation. Dieter May takes over from Isorg’s Founder Jean-Yves Gomez, who has successfully led the company’s technological and industrial development, since its creation in 2010. Mr. Gomez will now devote his time to driving future generations of technology,...

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions announced the appointment of Brian Laurienzo as its Director of Transportation, Americas. Qognify VMS Qognify provides physical security software solutions to national rail operators and infrastructure owners, international airports, and mass transit systems around the world. Recently, Qognify launched a new solution – Qognify VMS. This next-generation video management system enables transportation organisations t...

Image processing can be used to accelerate, control and optimise processes. When artificial intelligence comes into play, the range of applications becomes even wider. This is especially true for agriculture and the food industry, as highly varying objects and processes are difficult to control with hard-coded machine vision applications. What does this mean in particular and which solutions prove them in practice? This is what the May event of the IDS Vision Channel is about. IDS Vision Chann...

Orion announces that Steve Johnston will be joining the company as the Director of Sales & Marketing. The University of Michigan graduate brings additional security industry leadership to Orion from both manufacturer and integrator perspectives which will be critical assets in his Orion responsibilities. Steve Johnston stated, “Orion is a technology company that designs, manufacturers, sells, and supports the best technology in the industry. I’m ready to help clients leverage ou...

Naval Group inaugurated the MCM Lab and the Cyber Lab, two collaborative R&D laboratories created within its subsidiary Naval Group Belgium. The Labs bring together Belgian institutional, industrial and academic partners to develop tomorrow's innovations in the field of mine countermeasures and cyber security. The inauguration ceremony The inauguration ceremony took place at Naval Group Belgium's premises in Brussels, in the presence of Ludivine Dedonder, Belgian Minister of Defence, Admi...

GJD, an award-winning UK designer and manufacturer of advanced external motion detectors, LED illuminators and ANPR cameras announce the expansion of its D-TECT range with the new 60 metre detector. The D-TECT 60 is a dual PIR external wired motion detector and alarm trigger, it offers a fully programmable beam range, avoiding boundary overspill. Long-range detection The D-TECT 60 (GJD320) has a programmable detection range from 40 metres to 60 metres. Designing a detector to work effectively...

In an interview for the Podcast of the Italian Mission to the United Nations (UN) ‘Voices from the Glass Palace’, Renata Mele, the Sustainability Senior Vice President at Leonardo, explained why the company, among the world leaders in Aerospace, Defence and Security, is one of the spearheads of the Global Compact Network Italy and the UN Global Compact. Global Compact, UN’s sustainability initiative Global Compact, this is the name of the United Nations corporate sustainabili...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, just launched its thermal monocular camera series — M Series. They are handheld cameras tailored for outdoor scenarios such as hiking, wildlife conservation, search and rescue missions, hunting, etc. M Series provides three model options (M20, M40, and M60) based on the image resolution of the cameras, while each of them includes multiple models with different lenses to meet diverse customer needs. Thermal imaging...