Internet of Things (IoT) - News

PSA Security to host education track at ISC West 2016 and cybersecurity sessions at Connected Security Expo in Las Vegas

The PSA track at ISC West will cover best practices in systems integration, risk management, video analytics trends PSA Security Network®, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced it will host an education track at ISC West 2016 and cybersecurity sessions at the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West in Las Vegas, NV. The PSA track at ISC West will feature a full day of training sessions on April 5, 2016 covering best practices in systems...

ISC West 2016: SRI Identity IOM access control tablet offers iris recognition for superior access control

IOM access control tablet fuses access-control reader, biometrics, keypad, intercom, camera and other capabilities SRI Identity™, a line of business of SRI International, recently introduced its IOM Access Control Tablet for mainstream access control applications. The tablet fuses an access-control reader, biometrics, keypad, intercom, camera and other capabilities to establish a new benchmark for cost-effective value and functionality. It joins the SRI Identity portfoli...

ISC West 2016: Industry experts to speak at 'End to End Best Practices in System Integration' seminar

The seminar will deliver insights and ideas on seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems Attendees who register for the End to End Best Practices in System Integration seminar at ISC West 2016 are sure to come away with new insights and ideas on how they can better ensure delivery of seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems. Impact of the Internet of Things The seminar panel, composed of some of the industry’s best...

NSI Summit 2016: RISCO Group’s Steve Riley to provide insights into electronic security within IoT

RISCO will demonstrate how intruder alarm control panels have potential to act as hub of the smart home RISCO Group, the leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions for the professional security market, is a headline sponsor of the NSI Summit. Four industry experts have been asked to speak at the popular event including Steve Riley, Commercial Director for RISCO UK&I. Steve will offer insight into Electronic Security within the Internet of Things (IoT) and representatives...

Secutech 2016: Explore latest technologies and products for security solutions and smart cities

Interactive events like Smart Home M2M Platform & Software Summit 2016, Asian Systems Integrator Forum & more will be held With less than two months until Secutech 2016 commences, the show will present the latest technologies and products to unlock the future of security solutions and smart cities. The annual event, scheduled to run from 19 – 21 April 2016 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan, is renowned as one of the most influential exhibitions of...

ASIS Europe 2016: Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, Metropolitan Police Service of London announced as keynote speaker

Assistant Commissioner Rowley joins an educational programme that has been expanded to more than 50 sessions in five tracks ASIS International is pleased to announce that Mark Rowley, Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations, Metropolitan Police Service of London, will be a keynote speaker at the ASIS 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition (ASIS Europe 2016), 6 to 8 April in London, UK. Assistant Commissioner Rowley joins an educational programme that has be...

SRI International introduces biometric identity readers and management systems

SRI Identity™ solutions seamlessly acquire, verify and manage identity information. Based on decades of biometrics expertise, the company creates and integrates versatile identification products that are easier to use, faster, more accurate and cost-efficient than any previous offerings. The product portfolio includes a variety of biometric identity readers as well as multimodal identity management systems. As organisations seek new ways to streamline security, optimise operations and con...

ISONAS to launch new line of access control software and hardware at ISC West 2016

ISONAS will be hosting a media event at its booth on April 6th to further showcase the new Pure IP product line ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that the company will be exhibiting and launching its new line of software and hardware products at booth #2077 at the ISC West trade show, the largest security event in the world. The ISC West show will take place April 6th – 8th at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV. At...

Silicon Labs' plug-and-play Wizard Gecko WGM110 Wi-Fi module solution for IoT applications

Silicon Labs has introduced a plug-and-play Wi-Fi module solution for Internet of Things (IoT) applications where exceptional RF performance, small footprint, easy application development and fast time to market are key requirements. Silicon Labs’ fully integrated Wizard Gecko WGM110 module solution combines all of the necessary elements required for robust IoT Wi-Fi connectivity including a high-performance 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio, integrated antenna, global certifications, an energy-fr...

Silicon Labs EFR32BG Blue Gecko wireless SoC family offers simplified Bluetooth Smart connectivity

Silicon Labs has introduced its Blue Gecko wireless SoC family offering flexible price/performance options and output power scaling up to +19.5 dBm – the highest available for the Bluetooth® Smart market. A part of Silicon Labs’ multiprotocol Wireless Gecko portfolio announced recently, the new EFR32BG Blue Gecko SoC family sets a new standard for scalability, energy efficiency, security and design simplicity for Bluetooth Smart applications. Supported by best-in-class developmen...

Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko multiprotocol SoC provides flexible IoT connectivity

Silicon Labs has introduced its Wireless Gecko portfolio of multiprotocol system-on-chip (SoC) devices, providing flexible connectivity and price/performance options for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Silicon Labs’ new Wireless Gecko SoCs integrate a powerful ARM® Cortex®-M4 core, energy-friendly Gecko technology, a 2.4 GHz radio with up to 19.5 dBm output power, and advanced hardware cryptography. Wireless Gecko SoCs speed wireless design with best-of-breed Thread and ZigBee&re...

Suprema BioSign fingerprint authentication solution for smartphones to be showcased at MWC 2016

BioSign’s small form factor offers versatile application options to other areas such as wearables, IoT, smartcards Suprema, a global leader in biometrics technology, recently announces the launch of BioSign, a fingerprint authentication solution for smartphones, supporting World's Smallest sensor size of 16mm2 (4x4mm). BioSign reflects Suprema's expertise in fingerprint technology Suprema, one of the 50 largest security companies in the world, is a leading provider of...

Essence to present Nest compatibility, new video services, and announce partnership with FPT Telecom at MWC 2016

Essence’s WeR@Home Smart Living solution has recently been awarded “Works with Nest” approval Essence, a leading provider of IoT, cloud-based connected living solutions, has created new service revenue opportunities for operators and service providers with valuable enhancements to its ecosystem. Essence’s WeR@Home Smart Living solution has recently been awarded “Works with Nest” approval, adding significant value to users of the Nest Self-L...

JoAnna Sohovich appointed The Chamberlain Group's CEO

Sohovich's IoT & technology experience will be an asset to CGI's connectivity strategy for integrated products The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (CGI), maker of LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® access control brands, announced recently that JoAnna Sohovich has been appointed CEO. “We are very excited about the strategic expertise JoAnna will provide our company,” said Craig Duchossois, CEO of CGI parent company The Duchossois Group. “Her background and val...

Paxton net10 building intelligence system delivers access control, IP video management and building automation

Paxton’s building intelligence system, net10, is now available to purchase. Bringing the company’s 30 years’ experience in the security industry to the building management sector, net10 delivers out of the box access control, IP video management and building automation. Built with elegance and simplicity in mind, net10 is suitable for projects of all sizes, from the smallest retail facility to the largest university campus. Its launch marks a venture in a new sector for Paxton...

PSA Security Network announces sponsorship of Connected Security Expo @ ISC West 2016

As part of Connected Security Expo event, PSA will help further bridge the gap between IT and physical security PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative recently announced it will be a key sponsor and content collaborator at the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West. The conference led event will debut April 6-8, 2016 in Las Vegas and will be co-located with the largest physical security event in the Americas, ISC West. PSA Security Network...

Pivot3 to acquire NexGen Storage, provides dynamic hyper-converged solutions

By adding NexGen’s strengths in hybrid storage, Pivot3 can expand the traditional notion of hyper-convergence Pivot3, a pioneer and innovator in the development of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), recently announced that it will acquire NexGen Storage, a privately held leading provider of hybrid storage appliances, dynamic all-flash arrays and Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities. By adding NexGen’s portfolio of products, Pivot3 will deliver the industry&rsqu...

HID Global introduces Brick Tag Ceramic UHF transponders and SlimFlex HF OM tags for metal applications

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently introduced new Brick Tag Ceramic UHF transponders and SlimFlex™ HF OM tags that are designed and architected to withstand environments requiring metal applications, while complying with evolving industry standards. The new tags demonstrate the company’s continued commitment to the rapid expansion of RFID solutions for industrial, Internet of Things (IoT) and near field communications (NFC) applications. Adher...

SIA-sponsored Connected Security Expo @ ISC West announces Conference Advisory Board

The Industry Advisory Board is currently finalising the Connected Security Conference programme The Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by SIA, announced its Conference Advisory Board, which is working side by side with Show Management to create unique and timely content for the event’s first edition slated to take place in April. Connected Security Expo is a conference led event, taking place alongside of ISC West (April 6-8, 2016 at the Sands Expo in Las Veg...

Convergence India Expo 2016 to feature technologies and innovations as part of Digital India

Digital India will be highlighted at the conference sessions, which will focus on technology evolution to new services The Digital India mission of the Government of India aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and a knowledge economy. The objective is for all government services to be made available to the public, and to improve the ease of doing business in India for domestic as well as international organisations. Redefining paradigms of service deliver...

Z-Wave Alliance announces Nu Tech Software AlarmDecoder as winner of its Global IoT developer competition

Nu Tech Software will receive Z-Wave Alliance membership & access to the new Z-Wave IoT ready development kits The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, is pleased to announce the winter winner of its global IoT developer competition. Nu Tech Software Solutions, Inc., an automation and process control firm based in Oregon, has taken the prize with AlarmDecoder and will receive Z-Wave Alliance membership and access to the new Z-Wa...

Exar to showcase sensor interfaces, connectivity bridges, power solutions & LED drivers at Embedded World 2016

Exar to display diverse range of products applicable to the expanding IoT market Exar Corporation, a leading supplier of analogue mixed-signal products serving the industrial, high-end consumer and infrastructure markets, will showcase its diverse products that are highly applicable to the expanding Internet of Things (IoT) market at Embedded World 2016, February 23-25, Nuremberg, Germany. These products, from front-end sensor interfaces through connectivity bridges and power...

Silicon Labs to showcase processing, sensing and connectivity innovations for IoT at Embedded World 2016

In addition to supporting live demonstrations, Silicon Labs’ IoT experts will also deliver conference presentations Silicon Labs will showcase the next wave of processing, sensing and connectivity innovations for the Internet of Things (IoT) at Embedded World 2016 in Nuremburg, Germany, Feb. 23-25, at Booth 4A-128. Addressing an array of smart, connected device applications, Silicon Labs will demonstrate multi-node Thread and ZigBee® mesh networks, Bluetooth® Sma...

HID's top 5 2016 security trends to impact Internet of Things, access management and citizen identification

HID Global’s 2016 trends point to be a more mobile and connected user experience HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has identified security 2016 trends to watch based on its deep insights gained from top customers across numerous markets, along with pilots and deployments of the company’s latest solutions with forward-looking partners and end-user organisations worldwide. HID Global’s broad industry perspective has positioned th...

Intersec 2016's new Smart Home section highlights IoT's influence on the latest access control and surveillance technologies

Industry leaders will share centrestage at Intersec's new Smart Home section to showcase their latest technologies The increasing interconnectivity of smart home technology and its influence on safety and security will be under the spotlight this month in Dubai, as global manufacturers prepare to launch their latest high-tech smart home solutions at Intersec 2016. With analysts Gartner predicting 6.4 billion ‘things’ – from toasters and teapots to cars and h...

Moxa ioLogik 2542-WL1 and 2512-WL1 data acquisition solutions for Industrial IoT

Moxa has announced a new data acquisition solution that brings greater versatility for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The new ioLogik™ 2542-WL1 and ioLogik 2512-WL1 both feature 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi connectivity, which will serve the growing number of devices and M2M applications that require wireless communication. The ioLogik 2542-WL1 supports analogue I/O connections over Wi-Fi, whereas the ioLogik 2512-WL1 supports digital I/O connections over Wi-Fi. Flexible data acquisition...

Brandon Tolany appointed Silicon Labs Senior Vice President of worldwide sales

Mr. Tolany is responsible for driving Silicon Labs’ revenue growth through global sales and distribution channel development Silicon Labs recently announced that Brandon Tolany, a sales and marketing executive with 20 years of experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, has joined the company as Senior Vice President of worldwide sales. In this key executive role, Mr. Tolany is responsible for driving Silicon Labs’ revenue growth through global sales...

Hikvision USA and Control4 to bring video surveillance technology to Smart House market

A recent poll conducted shows that homeowners feel safe if they were able to remotely monitor their homes Hikvision USA Inc., the leading provider of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions in North America, has partnered with Control4, a leading provider of home automation and control systems, to bring cutting edge video surveillance technology to the Smart House market. Hikvision cameras are easily integrated with the Control4 smart home operating...

Z-Wave ecosystem hits new milestones with new partnerships and IoT devices

Z-Wave’s goals for 2016 include looking at partnerships, launching IoT devices and giving consumers resources With a year of steady growth, new partnerships, a new online consumer education initiative and augmented security for Z-Wave IoT devices, the Z-Wave Alliance announces year-end milestones. Since the beginning of 2015, the Z-Wave ecosystem has seen almost 100 new member companies, the addition of 250 certified devices and another 15 million smart home devices ship...

HID Global drives identification innovation by securing Internet of Things applications

The expanding range of proof of presence, brand protection and asset tracking applications add trust to NFC transactions  HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is driving innovation for securing Internet of Things (IoT) applications that are opening new opportunities across numerous markets. The company’s expanding range of proof of presence, brand protection and asset tracking applications add trust to Near Field Communications (NFC) tr...