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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...

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...

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...

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...

Matrix, a pioneer OEM manufacturer in Telecom and Security Solutions joins hands with Intellve Solutions Private Limited as a technology partner. Intellve Solutions Private Limited is a technology company (OEM) and has developed state-of-the-art integrated, intuitive, and intelligent operative Command and Control centre applications (Intellve ICCC) for smart cities, large enterprise operational security, and e-surveillance for BFSI and for safety & security of the critical infrastructure. M...

Rittenhouse Communications Group (RCG) and NVT Phybridge have partnered to help customers simplify their digital transformation projects. Rittenhouse Communications will leverage NVT Phybridge Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and extenders, in order to eliminate infrastructure barriers and reduce overall project costs for the end user. NVT Phybridge PoE switches and extenders Sean Edwards, the President of Rittenhouse Communications Group, said “We have used NVT Phybridge Power over E...

The scope of surveillance has moved beyond its traditional purpose. Surveillance is no longer just about managing the threat; it is about increasing productivity, managing connected spaces, and deriving insights from the business. Simultaneously, the cost of surveillance is increasing day by day. Not just organisations but also public authorities need surveillance devices to control public spaces that are heavily crowded. To solve these surveillance backdrops, Matrix offers its Pan-Tilt- and Zo...

The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), the global, member-driven technical standards development organisation, has announced its new 2022 Board of Directors. Five board seats were open and the following candidates were elected by a member vote to serve a two-year term: Alex Wight – Lead PKI Architect and Principle Engineer, Cisco Systems (new), Betty Zhao – Standard Operation Manager, Haier (re-elected), Brian Bishop – the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Data Performance...

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...

HID Global, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced the OMNIKEY Secure Element that sets a new simplicity standard for reader manufacturers and others integrating RFID-based security technology into connected solutions. It supports applications in connected workplaces, healthcare environments, education campuses, office buildings, and more. Smarter, unified embedded and desktop product HID Global’s OMNIKEY Secure Element will succeed the iCLASS SE Processor and is th...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces C•CURE IQ, a new cloud-ready software platform unifying the enterprise access control solution of Software House’s C•Cure 9000 with the power of American Dynamic’s victor/VideoEdge solutions. The technology provides deployment flexibility – cloud, on-premises, hybrid, IaaS/SaaS – and is made for industries such as enterprise, government, airports, smart cities, manufacturing,...

Seoul Robotics, the 3D computer vision company using deep learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) to power the future of mobility, and Herzog Technologies Inc. (Herzog), a railroad systems and technology integrator, jointly announces the introduction of an automated obstacle detection and warning system aimed at making the interface between the railroad and the public safer. Critical Asset Monitoring (CAM) combines Seoul Robotics’ 3D perception software, SENSR-I™, with Herzog’s...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills platform announced a new partnership with Google Cloud to provide enterprise companies an on-demand, role-based approach to skill development on Google Cloud technologies. Already partnering to reskill developers in India and Africa, the companies are also joining forces to increase Google Cloud expertise worldwide. Leveraging Google Cloud technologies “Google Cloud’s suite of products and services are critical to companies acros...

ADT pioneers were recognised this week at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West) in Las Vegas, the largest and most converged security industry trade show in the U.S. Women in Security Power 100 List 2022 With thousands of security and public safety professionals in attendance, this event covers everything from video surveillance and smart home technology to drones and robotics. And this year, ISC West’s premier sponsor, the Security Industry Association (SIA) he...

As the security industry converges at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. unveiled the Company’s latest smart camera IoT solution. QCS7230 solution The Qualcomm QCS7230 solution expands the Qualcomm Vision Intelligence Platform portfolio, driving the digital transformation of enterprise security and public safety segments, designed to help safeguard environments with smart devices at the connected intelligent edge. The new solutio...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global pioneer in high-performance computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announces support for NVIDIA’s latest software and hardware releases. Supermicro servers and workstations are uniquely matched to meet the needs of innovative professionals who require the latest technology to collaborate in real time and solve complex business issues. NVIDIA-Certified servers and workstations Supermicro NVIDIA-Certified serve...

If DIMDEX 2022 is Qatar’s most prominent maritime defence and security trade event, in its region, the U.S. contingent at the 2022 show leaves no doubt that America intends to expand its role, as one of the region’s leading suppliers. With a majority of U.S. exhibitors within the USA Partnership Pavilion, 11 of 15 U.S. exhibitors, the pavilion is a destination for buyers looking for an efficient way to meet a critical mass of U.S. suppliers. USA Partnership Pavilion at DIMDEX 2022...

viisights, the developer of advanced AI-powered behaviour recognition video analytics, and EAGL Technology, a premier provider of gunshot detection and lockdown systems headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, have partnered to create and deploy unique and comprehensive video understanding technology designed to detect armed persons and provide real-time early alerts. By combining viisights AI-powered behaviour recognition video analytics with EAGL gunshot detection and alert systems, customers will b...

Eagle Eye Networks, Inc., the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced its 2022 expansion plans in India, which will focus on the country’s tech-savvy industries, smart cities, education, and public safety sectors.  Headquartered in the U.S., with customers around the world, Eagle Eye Networks, Inc. began its expansion in India in 2021, when it acquired artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company, Uncanny Vision, based i...

Messe Frankfurt Middle East (MFME), the regional subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organisers, is to co-locate two of its leading exhibitions in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to capitalise on visitor and exhibitor synergies. Light Middle East | Intelligent Building Middle East 2023, the region’s premier exhibition, conference and awards for lighting, design and technology, and Intersec 2023, the globally renowned emergency...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence, will demo its newly launched Eagle Eye LPR (license plate recognition) and preview its upcoming Eagle Eye Smart Video Search at ISC West taking place at the Venetian Expo March 23-25. Eagle Eye Smart Video Search is the first-of-its-kind deployment of smart search across a global enterprise without the need for local hardware changes or local labour. Cloud video surveillance platform Current and pr...

Azena is returning to ISC West in 2022 to showcase the world’s largest and fastest-growing open platform marketplace for smart cameras that provides flexible, innovative video analytics solutions for the dynamic business needs of systems integrators and end-users in a variety of vertical markets. The Azena Application Store offers more than 100 AI-enabled, ready-to-use analytic applications that can be downloaded onto smart cameras and flexibly combined for tailormade solutions....

Advantech, a pioneer in Industrial IoT, held an online investor conference. Advantech’s 2021 operating revenues and profits both hit historic highs, reaching year-on-year growth of 15% and 14% respectively. However, due to component shortages and rising costs, the annual operating gross margin was 37.8%, the consolidated net income after tax was NT$8.25 billion and the annual EPS reached NT$10.67. Eric Chen, President of General Management commented, “Looking ahead to 2022, and bene...

Users of the all-in-one embedded vision system IDS NXT ocean now have a whole range of new features at their disposal. These include multi-ROI ("Region Of Interest") for AI-based object detection and the possibility to use different neural networks for different ROIs in one image via Vision App. In addition, there are binning, line scan mode, and performance and configuration improvements. New customers can also freely choose whether they want to use the IDS NXT lighthouse training software on...

Infinet Wireless, the global pioneer in fixed wireless broadband connectivity, is set to exhibit its solutions for the ever-present connectivity, at Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC), the world’s leading mobile industry and technology event. Focusing on the provision of connectivity in different locations, including smart cities and rural areas, Infinet Wireless will be displaying its cutting-edge solutions for the interconnected world at Stand 1C30 in the Fira de Barcelona venue from Febr...

Hummingbirds AI was selected as an alternate in the Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Voice category for the 14th annual SXSW Pitch® where they will introduce their state-of-the-art privacy-first facial biometrics platform, GuacamoleID, to industry experts, venture capital, and angel investors. Machine-simulated intelligence category SXSW Pitch is the marquee event of South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals to be held from March 11 to 20, 2022, where leading sta...

How do you create a safe and liveable city, with increasing pressure from traffic to the city? ST&D Apeldoorn B.V. and Nedap Identification Systems offer a total solution for automating and regulating traffic flows to city centers. These two business partners have been working together for over 15 years, which has resulted in lots of proven installations in the Dutch market. Thanks to the combined knowledge and expertise, ST&D Apeldoorn B.V. and Nedap Identification Systems offer effect...

While spontaneously taking a vacation may give users some great last-minute travel deals, research says that planning and anticipating the trip can make users happier than taking it. That’s right: late nights researching vacation activities, scrolling on social media for dining options, and even shopping for a new wardrobe are all contributing to that anticipatory happiness. Looking to extend that blissful, peace of mind? One thing that should be on that trip to-do list is considering the...

OPTEX is exhibiting at a world-leading event on mobility and traffic technology in the RAI Amsterdam between 29 March - 1 April 2022. It will showcase the OVS series for vehicle detection. No groundwork is needed for these reliable sensors for gates and barriers. Also on display is the OAM-Explorer sensor for automatic industrial doors. This sensor is perfect for improving the on-site traffic flow and increases efficiency and safety whilst cutting costs on energy and damages....

More than 90% of cyber-attacks involve a human attack vector. However, despite an emphasis on cyber security training for years, employees still don't consider cyber security to be their responsibility. That doesn't mean companies should play the blame game; it's time to change the narrative so their employees who are their biggest asset don't feel criminalised. Remote working It’s clear the shift to remote work is not going away and this poses security challenges. People can opt to log...