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Ava Security, a Motorola Solutions company, will move into a new partnership with Sektor to distribute its cloud-native video security solution throughout Malaysia. Ava is recognised around the world as being one of a handful of brands that have architected video solutions for a cloud platform. Ava cloud video security solution Ava with the data management system, Ava Aware, connects their cloud-based analytics to pre-existing cameras and cloud-connected cameras. The power of Ava’s cloud...

Introducing the latest additions to the Teledyne FLIR Blackfly S UB3 camera line – the BFS-U3-50S4M-C and BFS-U3-50S4C-C. These 5 MP models are particularly well suited for integration into small handheld devices with their impressive low weight of 53 grams and high pixel density ideal for integrating with compact, less expensive lenses. Leveraging Sony’s IMX547 sensor, they deliver exceptional low-light performance with superior quantum efficiency and very low absolute sensitivity...

Dahua Technology, the globally renowned video-centric company and provider of smart IoT solutions, has announced their new Night Color 2.0 Fusion Camera. Dahua’s Night Color 2.0 Fusion Camera is the only 4 MP camera on the market that has dual-lens technology, providing full-colour images in poorly lit scenes. Night Color 2.0 Fusion Camera The Night Color 2.0 Fusion Camera (N45DUD2) has two 4 MP sensors. “One sensor extracts detail from the visible spectrum and the second extracts...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the expansion of its Si124 industrial acoustic imaging family of cameras by introducing a new set of sound imaging cameras that feature a wider acoustic detection range, up to 65Khz, and an integrated battery with a quick start power button to make condition monitoring and inspection more efficient and effective. In the industrial world, vacuum leaks, compressed air system leaks, electrical partial discharge, and mechanical tro...

StorMagic®, solving the world’s edge data problems, announced that Hermitage Solutions, a distributor of IT security solutions and services, has joined its distribution network. Hermitage Solutions selected StorMagic’s offering to meet the data protection needs of companies and for the robustness, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness of its products. Contract details  The contract provides for the distribution in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg of StorMagic ARQvault, SvSAN,...

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces that it has received its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Risk Rating score of 16.0 from Sustainalytics, one of the ESG rating companies in the world. Low ESG risk rating Avolon has been recognised by Sustainalytics as being in the ‘Low Risk’ category, reflecting Avolon's strong performance across a broad range of ESG metrics. Based on a scale of 100–0, from highest to lowest risk, Avolon&rsquo...

Major supplier Amberstone Security is the first intelligence and security services provider in the world to offer PACKED, a new fraud prevention solution that gives online retailers video proof that items have been packed and dispatched, helping to tackle loss prevention and increase the transparency of the dispatch process. The pandemic and the resulting boom in online ordering prompted a dramatic rise in false claims of items being undelivered. At the end of 2020, a survey of 3000 UK and US c...

Siemens AG has launched an open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, to accelerate digital transformation and value creation for customers of all sizes in the industry, buildings, grids, and mobility. The business platform makes digital transformation easier, faster, and scalable. Siemens Xcelerator includes a curated portfolio of internet of things (IoT) enabled hardware, software, and digital services from across Siemens and certified third parties; a growing ecosystem of partners;...

TDSi announced it has achieved Cyber Essentials Certification which demonstrates the company’s dedication to fully securing its operations as well as its products and services. Backed by the UK Government through the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber Essentials helps any size or type of organisation to protect itself and those that rely on it from a range of common and potentially dangerous cyber-attacks. Meeting industry standards Alex Rumsey, Sales Director a...

Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has completed extensive ground and field tests with its "Kalaetron Attack" jamming system, confirming its effectiveness against enemy air defence radars of various types. Measurements in various operationally relevant scenarios show that "Kalaetron Attack" can detect even the latest air defence radars and interfere with them using precisely directed jamming signals. Artificial intelligence techniques The effectiveness and responsiveness of the system are also...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI), the front-runner in digital buildings, has signed an agreement to acquire Brightly Software, a leading U.S.-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of asset and maintenance management solutions. The acquisition elevates SI to a foremost position in the software market for buildings and built infrastructure. The purchase price is USD 1.575 billion, plus an earn-out. Cloud-based capabilities The acquisition will add Brightly’s well-established cloud-...

Worcestershire-based security solutions company Ecl-ips is pleased to announce that after 14 years with the business Stephen Gilbert, generally known as Steve by the team, has been promoted to a new role of Technical Manager having previously been Senior Engineer. Technical Manager The creation of the Technical Manager post reflects the recent expansion of Ecl-ips, which is located in Stoke Prior near Bromsgrove, as it develops more integrated security and monitoring solutions. This means its...

With the upcoming Armed Forces Day, Healix is proud to announce that it has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme bronze award from the Ministry of Defence, recognising its commitment and support for defence personnel. The accolade comes after Healix recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant in a voluntary commitment to support those who serve or have served in the armed forces. Equal access The Covenant ensures that current and past defence personnel and their families a...

Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company announced that its social impact organisation, Pluralsight One, is providing over $2 million in immediate cash grants to existing nonprofit partners and over $1 million in immediate cash grants to four new partners: Girls Who Code, LaunchCode, Npower, and CodePath.org. 5,000 free skills licenses Additionally, Pluralsight has provided product grants totalling approximately 5,000 free Pluralsight Skills licenses to new partners. The grant...

UK firm PPSS Group have perhaps designed the very first and potentially only EN ISO 20471:2013 certified stab resistant body armour in the UK. This means security professionals would no longer be required to wear a hi-vis vest over commonly used body armour, in environments where it would be crucial. The company claims that in the ever-growing sectors who demand body armour, more and more frontline professionals also require high-visibility workwear. According to PPSS Group, using the right saf...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the release of Prism AI, a software framework that provides classification, object detection, and object tracking, enabling perception engineers to quickly start integrating thermal cameras for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) systems.  Prism AI features Built for automotive perception system developers, Prism includes features such as visible-and-thermal image fusion and advanced ther...

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems held the first Hydrogen Day at the shipyard in Kiel. The occasion was the topping-out ceremony for the hall in which fuel cell production will be located in the near future. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has invited various players from the world of hydrogen to the H2 Forum to get to know their visions, present the technologies and innovative projects together with the project partners, and discuss the opportunities of hydrogen in the industry. Hydrogen economy centre...

BriefCam, the provider of video content analytics solutions announced the appointment of Liam Galin as its new Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Galin will take charge of BriefCam’s continued sales and employee growth, scaling the innovative company by building upon BriefCam’s industry leadership and continuing to develop the company’s position in new and existing markets. Video analytics technology “Liam’s combination of experience, culture and drive makes him an...

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...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Pelco to distribute their security and surveillance technology. Pelco, a Motorola Solutions Company, is a pioneer in the design and development of video surveillance solutions including video management and analytics software, infrastructure, cameras, and related services. High-quality, IP video security products For 63 years, Pelco has built a brand and products focused on technology and trust. They...

On the 15th of June 2022, Naval Group and the Hellenic company MEVACO signed a framework agreement related to mechanical systems for the FDI HN (Hellenic Navy) frigates. Metalwork equipment supplier  Following the intensive preliminary phase launched a few years ago for the localisation of production activities in Greece, Naval Group has identified MEVACO as a key supplier for mechanical systems and metalwork equipment. Within the scope of the framework agreement, MEVACO will...

On Tuesday 14 June 2022, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) prosecuted a Belfast man at Laganside Magistrates’ Court for providing false information and failing to comply with the Private Security Industry Act. The case was brought by the SIA after its criminal investigation team carried out checks at Belfast’s Voodoo on Friday 2 August 2019. Tomas Tolan of Belfast pleaded guilty after previously pleading not guilty. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered...

ADT Inc., the most trusted brand in smart home and small business security announced the appointment of William M. (“Bill”) Lewis Jr. to the company’s board of directors as a Class II director with a term expiring at the 2025 annual meeting.   “We are pleased to welcome Bill to our board of directors,” said ADT’s Chairman, Marc Becker. “Bill has deep experience providing financial counsel to growth companies in a wide range of industries. He...

A significant number of U.S. parents of school-aged children feel insecure about, and support increasing, security measures in their children's schools, according to a survey conducted by Oosto following the Uvalde school shooting earlier this month. Survey findings When asked if parents felt their children's schools were safe, more than 11% of respondents stated that their child’s school is either somewhat or very unsafe. Moreover, 18% of respondents have refrained from sending their...

During Pride 2022, it is important that organisations continue to discuss best practices for LGBT travel security, and commit to ensuring their moral, and often legal, a duty of care for their globally mobile employees. Pride Month Pride Month is observed worldwide in June to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and aims to raise awareness, achieve equal opportunity, and outlaw discriminatory laws and practices. 2022 has witnessed the resumption of mass events in most...

March Networks®, global video surveillance and video-based business intelligence pioneer, is pleased to announce the addition of the ME8 Series IP Cameras to its line of products powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). System-on-chip (SoC) technology Incorporating advanced system-on-chip (SoC) technology from California-based Company Ambarella®, the ME8 Series IP Cameras use deep neural network processing power to accurately detect both people and vehicles. This built-in intelligence...

Menlo Security, a pioneer in cloud security announced that it has joined CrowdStrike’s CrowdXDR Alliance, a unified and open Extended Detection and Response (XDR) coalition formed with security and IT operations leaders and best-of-breed solutions. Malware protection As a member of the CrowdXDR Alliance, Menlo Security’s solution will be integrated into CrowdStrike Falcon XDR to protect from malware being delivered by Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT). CrowdStrike Falcon...

Teledyne FLIR Defense announced at Eurosatory the launch of its new MUVE™ B330 drone payload that can be used to detect deadly biological agents and other airborne biohazards. The MUVE B330 is a continuous biological detector and collector, purpose-designed for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and unmanned platforms to provide real-time monitoring of biological threats while on the move. New sensor payload The payload lets operators assess a potentially hazardous scene from a safe distance...

Tower Semiconductor, the foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions announced its participation at the upcoming 2022 IMS conference to be held June 19th – 24th in Denver, Colorado, highlighting the Company’s recent RF technology developments addressing the needs of emerging wireless and wireline ICs. This includes semiconductor market technologies for Millimeter-Wave, emerging Satcom, Datacenter, and RF/Mobile. During the conference, selected presentations and workshops wi...

AxxonSoft upgrades its product line by introducing the new Axxon One VMS which offers an extended integration capacity, high-performance AI video analytics, intelligent search in recorded video, and unlimited scalability. From the very beginning, AxxonSoft considered integration a key element underlying its product development. AxxonSoft software offered leading-edge capabilities through support for the newest IP devices and their unique features, and via the seamless integration of video...