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Hikvision recently announced the launch of its new DeepinView bullet network cameras with TandemVu technology, expanding the reach of TandemVu technology from PTZ units to bullet-styled models. Situational awareness, security capability As their name implies, the new TandemVu-enabled bullet cameras are also able to monitor large scenes and close-up details simultaneously, maintaining both ‘viewpoints’ for improved situational awareness and security capability. Distinguishing from...

Designing an effective monitoring solution for a large-scale scenario is never an easy task and often faces a heap of challenges. Ordinary cameras are not enough to accommodate the needs of large scenarios, resulting in extensive camera coverage that increases installation, wiring, and maintenance costs. Traditional cameras with subpar zoom capability can't be able to accurately detect human and vehicle targets on the scene or filter out false alarms caused by irrelevant objects. Decentralised...

NXP Semiconductors announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) to jointly develop platforms for a new generation of smart connected vehicles. Hon Hai (Foxconn), the electronics manufacturer and a technology solution provider, will leverage NXP’s portfolio of automotive technologies and its longstanding expertise in safety and security to enable architectural innovation and platforms for electrification, connectivity, and...

Waste management and recycling have long since become important industries. According to forecasts, the waste and recycling industry will grow worldwide in the medium term. In Germany, for example, waste management sales are expected to rise from 40.8 billion euros (2020) to 42.5 billion by 2025. Waste management process A wide variety of materials, bulk materials, hazardous and recyclable materials have to be deposited, sorted, separated, processed, stored, and recycled. In the process, the...

Kami Vision, the computer vision company that provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to SMBs and consumers, announced the company has grown 350 percent since its launch in August 2020. The growth is spurred by its entrance into the healthcare market and increased demand for AI services in the security and safety industry. In response, Kami Vision has created 170 new jobs globally, expanded to 120 countries, and opened a new office in Bangalore, India all to continue to provide cost-eff...

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. and Tower Semiconductor, the foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions announced a collaboration to advance automotive and mobile IC development. Through the collaboration, the companies are developing a new, comprehensive automotive reference design flow using the Cadence® Virtuoso® Design Platform and Spectre® Simulation Platform to provide customers with a faster design cycle, maintaining comprehensive design verification for advanced autom...

ABB opened its new global innovation and training campus at the headquarters of B&R in Eggelsberg, Austria, its global centre for machine and factory automation. The new campus will create up to 1,000 additional high-tech jobs and includes world-class research and development laboratories, as well as global training facilities for up to 4,000 people per year in collaboration with universities. ABB invested EUR 100 million in the expansion of the B&R headquarters. Productivity and flexi...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has unveiled the latest version of its powerful but highly flexible and secure access control GARDiS software – Version 2.4. New enhancements include an enhanced Site Plan function, integration to Microsoft Active Directory, and Distributed Communications support for full security and business systems network integration. Additional functionality and features Tina Baker, Software Project Manager at TDSi comments, “It’s no secre...

ZeroEyes, Inc., creators of the only A.I.-based video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces it is in the top 10% of most cyber-secure companies. The rating was issued by BreachBits, a firm that predicts, monitors, and reduces cyber risks through constant systems monitoring and assigns a BreachRisk™ Score based on a company’s risk assessment. By partnering with BreachBits for continuous cyber risk monitoring, ZeroEyes i...

Solar is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. energy industry, with an average annual growth rate of 42 percent, over the past decade. In response to increased demand, Alarm.com is offering an integrated solar monitoring solution for service providers, with a new Solar Automation & Awareness service package and Solar Programme Certification Course. Solar monitoring offering Alarm.com’s solar monitoring offering allows customers with SolarEdge and Enphase inverters (which c...

Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, is introducing UltraDNS2, a dual set of DNS resolution global anycast networks that work seamlessly together to provide even greater redundancy and higher availability of DNS resolution services. The new offering may be purchased only as a bundle, so the second network, UltraDNS2, is exclusively available to customers of UltraDNS. UltraDNS2 provides two networks that offer t...

To enjoy the benefits of connected security, businesses need security technologies that work seamlessly with each other. In a recent survey of industry professionals, over 90% noted the critical importance of integration across building management functions. But why is integration judged to be so important? What exactly are its benefits? And how can an organisation reap them? There are several ways a connected access solution can help a business to do more both enhancing security and contributi...

HITEC 2022 (HITEC Orlando 2022) will be held from June 27 to June 30, 2022, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Hosted by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), HITEC provides top-notch hospitality technology education and a trade show highlighting the latest products and services. “We’ll show how SALTO access control enhances the hospitality industry ecosystem, by allowing HITEC visitors to don virtual reality gear and step into a s...

The new DoorBird A1121 IP access control device is available worldwide. The WiFi/PoE-enabled stand-alone solution provides secure access control via keypad PIN codes or RFID transponder to garages, side entrances, and service rooms. Access control device Bird Home Automation, the Berlin-based manufacturer of IP video door stations, launched the DoorBird A1121 reaching a new milestone in the field of intelligent door communication. The new access control device with a keypad and RFID function...

DNAKE, an industry-renowned provider of IP video intercom and smart home solutions, is honoured to receive the prestigious "2022 Red Dot Design Award" for the Smart Central Control Screen. The annual contest is organised by Red Dot GmbH & Co. KG. Awards are given out each year in several categories, including product design, brand and communication design, and design concepts. DNAKE’s smart control panel won the award in the product design category.   Smart central control...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced its collaboration with Claroty, the security company for cyber-physical systems across industrial, healthcare, and commercial environments. Addressing cybersecurity concerns Announced at ARC Forum Orlando (June 6-9, 2022), the agreement builds on the existing relationship between the two companies and leaders in their respective industries. Schneider Electric will integrate Th...

After the pandemic, companies are looking at how they can handle their capacity more flexibly. As a result, Nedap is seeing more and more office buildings used by different companies. These multi-tenant buildings are increasingly sharing their facilities, including parking spaces in the parking lot. MOOV Multi-Tenant software solution As a manager, ensure that the setup is the parking facility efficient and making optimum use of the parking spaces per company, without being time-consuming or f...

Verkada, a leading security technology company based in Silicon Valley, has expanded its Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Security Camera Donation Program to the city of Chicago. Verkada will donate $100,000 in cloud-based security cameras and software licenses to AAPI-owned organisations that are seeking enhanced security in Chicago. AAPI Security Camera Donation Program  The AAPI Security Camera Donation Program started to combat the rise in anti-Asian hate c...

Scality announces the availability of its Scality S3 Object Storage on the HPE GreenLake Cloud Services platform to accelerate on-prem cloud services for customers who want to retain their data sovereignty, scale easily and manage costs. The two companies are committed to solving the greatest data challenges across the globe and together are delivering innovation that helps more businesses achieve results that drive the success of their businesses. Increasing capacity requirements For organis...

AudioLINK+ is now faster, quieter, and more reliable than ever before. The second iteration of Aico’s award-winning AudioLINK technology makes it easy to access real-time data from alarms via the free AudioLINK+ app. AudioLINK+ AudioLINK+ extracts the same data as AudioLINK, but does this quicker and quieter than before to reduce disturbance and does not affect any other functionality of alarms. With the average time to take a report taking between 4-7 seconds, AudioLINK+ technology make...

Delta, a world-class provider of industrial automation solutions, will present its portfolio of high-performance industrial automation systems at the 2022 SPS Italia to reflect the market need for smart manufacturing and production. These include the AX series motion controllers based on the CODESYS development environment, the new ASDA-B3 series servo systems, and the DVP50MC PLC motion controller. “Automation and digitalisation play important roles in smart manufacturing,” says Lu...

MOBOTIX has been working successfully with the Vaxtor Group as a Technology Partner over the last few years, therefore, the acquisition of the Spanish company that develops automatic character recognition software, using video technology, was a logical consequence of this intensive cooperation. Review of the acquisition The strategic expansion was already announced on January 17, 2022, after the purchase agreement for 100% of the company shares was signed. Due to the exceptional importance of...

Venkatesh Sundar, who is the co-founder and CMO of Indusface, a leading Tata Growth Capital Funded SaaS company, told News 18: “Though the reasons for enforcing this with regard to the VPN service is understandable, I feel the steps are directly conflicting and counterproductive to the very purpose and benefits of VPN for legitimate purposes .” Attacking the core benefit This step, he said, directly attacks the core benefit the VPN service offers to its users and why users chose to...

RealNetworks, Inc. is proud to announce that its recently introduced SAFR SCAN™ facial recognition reader is the recipient of the 2022 Platinum Govies Award for Access Control – Biometrics. The prestigious award was announced by Security Today on April 26, 2022, honouring SAFR SCAN as being an outstanding product for government security applications. Evaluation criteria SAFR SCAN was selected for the 2022 Platinum Govies Award for Access Control – Biometrics by an independen...

RISCO Group (RISCO), a globally renowned manufacturer of cloud-based security systems, has received the ISO 27001 certification for cloud and interactive services, related to security, building management and smart home solutions.  Enhanced privacy and data security The certification recognises RISCO’s extensive efforts and substantial investments made, in order to protect and increase privacy and data security from cyber-attacks. RISCO customers will gain additional reassurance th...

2N, the globally renowned company in IP intercom systems, will subject its products to robust testing against other leading technologies in a live setting. The tests will be run in a laboratory and will take place during the latest 2N On Air: Hands - on Edition virtual event, scheduled at 3 pm CET, on April 28, 2022. 2N On Air: Hands - on Edition The 2N On Air: Hands - on Edition virtual event, which is free and available to all, will be broadcast in English, with subtitles available in Germa...

After the launch of the PXC4 and PXC5 controllers for the optimised control of small and medium-sized buildings, Siemens has added the PXC7 to its Desigo portfolio to offer even more flexibility to building automation practitioners. This new addition allows professionals to program heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications for larger buildings. Due to its simplified integration capabilities, the Desigo PXC7 controller supports system integrators in providing a complete auto...

Manufacturer of servers dedicated to HD surveillance storage, Secure Logiq, has hired George Petkov as its new IT Operations Manager. This senior position will see Petkov work closely with Secure Logiq CTO Aleksandar Uzunov across a range of activities within the manufacturer’s technical department. In his new role, Petkov will assist with hardware parts procurement while also developing new partnerships and bringing more suppliers to Secure Logiq. He will also help with software developm...

Essence Group, a pioneer of cloud-based wireless security solutions for homes, families, and businesses, announced its collaboration with Israeli security provider Team-3 Protection Systems for the first national implementation of its MyShield cellular IoT (Cat-M) enabled intruder prevention solution. The partnership entails Essence Group providing Team-3 with MyShield devices that will be offered as part of the company’s security solutions services for Israeli customers. The devices will...

ADT announced new location-sharing features for its award-winning SoSecure by ADT mobile safety app, keeping users in touch with loved ones from virtually anywhere. SoSecure app The feature-loaded personal safety app offers the most discreet ways to call for help, including an SOS slider button, SMS chat, video, or hands-free with a custom secret phrase, even from a locked screen. Premium features include crash detection and roadside assistance. SoSecure is ideal for anyone who wants to feel...