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Dallmeier presents the new revision of its proven IPS 10000 recording system. With version MK3, the focus is particularly on cybersecurity: Thanks to the integrated TPM 2.0 security chip, recording can now optionally be encrypted at a significantly higher security level. The requirements for protecting sensitive video data are increasing worldwide – especially in critical infrastructures. With the IPS 10000 MK3, Dallmeier addresses these requirements with a consistent further development...

SECON & eGISEC 2026 attracted 412 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions and 26,389 industry professionals from over 31 countries and regions. The event featured 32 conference tracks, over 159 sessions, more than 410 business-matching meetings, and over 170 international hosted buyers. Held at KINTEX from 18–20 March, SECON & eGISEC 2026 highlighted the growing convergence of physical and cybersecurity in the AI era. Now in its 25th edition, SECON, together with eGISEC, is the w...

Genetec Inc, the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, is urging organisations across the Middle East to integrate physical security systems into their broader IT network strategies as digital transformation accelerates and cyber threats grow more sophisticated. Across the Middle East, governments and enterprises are investing heavily in smart cities, critical infrastructure, transportation, energy, and large-scale developments. As these environments become increasingly conne...

Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in video surveillance and security solutions, has unveiled a global brand campaign called “Now You See,” starring Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried, showcasing the power and value of Proactive Vision Intelligence (PVI). Directed by Michael Gracey (the filmmaker behind The Greatest Showman) the campaign shifts away from focusing solely on security hardware to focus on the transformative potential of PVI when combined with human inspiration. The cinematic camp...

Milestone Systems, a pioneer in data-driven video technology, continued to grow in 2025, increasing net revenue by 10% to EUR 298 million (DKK 2.2 billion) Nearly a third was reinvested in innovation fuelling new advances in video analytics, responsible AI and cloud technology. The year was also marked by collaboration with NVIDIA and the launch of Project Hafnia. 2025 was a year with major milestones and innovations: Collaboration with tech giant NVIDIA on artificial intelligence and video, la...

At ISC West 2026, Xthings, a global pioneer in AIoT and smart security, is introducing Xthings Tower, a fully autonomous Physical-AI smart tower designed to deliver proactive public safety anywhere it’s needed, without trenching, wiring, or reliance on the power grid. Traditional emergency call boxes and surveillance systems are largely reactive. They depend on manual activation and respond only after an incident occurs. Large public spaces, campuses, logistics hubs, parks, and temporary...

At NVIDIA GTC in San Jose, Milestone Systems will showcase major advancements to its suite of AI developer tools coming out of Hafnia. The latest expansion introduces Synthetic Data and a forthcoming Training-as-a-Service (TaaS) offering, enabling developers to train AI models not only for real-world conditions, but also for rare and previously unseen scenarios. Bridging the gap Hafnia bridges the gap between data, training, and deployment, allowing developers to reduce dataset bias while tr...

As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves beyond a mere tool to perform autonomous tasks, ensuring trust and security has become a critical priority for both governments and enterprises. AI agents can leverage systems and data to enhance operational efficiency, but they also pose tangible risks, including access to sensitive information and potential misuse. Ransomware attacks Recently in South Korea, ransomware attacks and data breaches have targeted major telecommunications companies, fina...

The German video technology manufacturer Dallmeier will present its intelligent video solutions for casinos at booth T1 during the World Game Protection Conference (WGPC) in Las Vegas from March 03 to 05. Highlights include the new Panomera® V8 multifocal sensor camera, AI-based video analytics, CAT Casino Automation Technology, and the Hemisphere® SeMSy® video management system. Today’s casinos need to monitor not only the gaming floor environment, but also expansive outdoor...

Accelerating into a new era of intelligence-first security, IQSIGHT is the evolution of Bosch Video Systems, delivering the perfect synergy of trusted engineering and real-time visual intelligence, empowering organisations to see clearly, act confidently, and improve outcomes in environments where every second matters. IQSIGHT is expanding AI-enabled video capabilities designed to eliminate blind spots and enable faster, data-driven decision making. While the brand has progressed, its foundatio...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, released its Saudi Arabia findings from the 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on insights from more than 150 physical security professionals in Saudi Arabia, the findings show a market that is investing confidently in modern, connected security infrastructure, with strong momentum in cloud adoption and operational modernisation. Cloud adoption in Saudi Arabia The report reveals that Saudi Arabia has the hi...

From February 24 to 27, 2026, Dallmeier electronic will exhibit as a co-exhibitor at the Advancis booth at SICUR in Madrid, Spain, in Hall 10, Booth 10G38. The focus will be on the latest generation of Panomera® technology, AI-based security applications, and integrated solutions with technology partners. A key highlight is the new Panomera® V8 camera series, which combines state-of-the-art multifocal sensor technology, 180° field of view, and artificial intelligence in a single sys...

From March 24 to 26, 2026, Dallmeier experts will showcase how companies can make their logistics and security processes more efficient, transparent, and secure with state-of-the-art video technology “Made in Germany”. At the joint booth of the Mobility & Logistics Cluster at LogiMAT 2026 (hall 4, booth 4D53), the spotlight will be on the new Panomera® V8 – a high-performance camera solution for expansive logistics areas. With just a single system, it provides seamless...

Indo Firex 2026 Expo & Forum continues to focus on strengthening industry readiness by closely monitoring developments in fire protection, emergency response, disaster management, and occupational safety. This approach reflects the growing need for more adaptive fire safety and emergency preparedness systems across urban, industrial, and critical infrastructure environments. In line with this focus, the Indo Firex team took part in an international safety and fire protection event held in D...

Genetec Inc., the foremost in enterprise physical security software, will demonstrate the latest innovations in unified physical security at Intersec 2026, taking place 12 to 14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). As organisations across the Middle East continue to modernise and scale security operations across expanding urban, commercial, and critical infrastructure environments, physical security is increasingly being treated as a strategic function, one that supports better...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, highlights how modern, data-driven access control is becoming a strategic business priority for organisations in the Middle East, as they look to improve security, efficiency, and return on investment. For many organisations in the Middle East and beyond, access control has long been viewed as a necessary layer of security, providing a means to lock and unlock doors, restrict entry, and track who comes and goes. But in recent y...

In recent years, the development and adoption of AI technology has accelerated at an unprecedented pace, impacting various industries. Of course, the spark of innovation provided by AI is already a feature of the video surveillance sector. However, Hanwha Vision predicts that 2026 will be a pivotal turning point for AI. They foresee AI moving beyond simple adoption to becoming the essential foundation of the entire industry - the emergence of so-called ‘Autonomous AI Agents’ will re...

Videonetics, the pioneer in True AI-powered video analytics and unified video computing platforms, reaffirmed its commitment to shaping the future of intelligent video technologies at Videonetics Partner Connect 2025, held on December 5 in Mumbai. The gathering brought together partners, system integrators, and customers across the government and enterprise landscape, serving as a strategic platform for deepening collaboration and accelerating the adoption of AI-driven video intelligence a...

Secutech Thailand 2025, held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), successfully fostered collaboration between security and fire safety innovators and Thailand’s smart city stakeholders.  The show, which ran from 5 – 7 November alongside Fire & Safety Thailand, the Thailand Smart City Expo, and EdTEX, featured over 400 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions including Australia, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand,...

Milestone Systems will use the GEFION supercomputer to accelerate the development of sovereign, responsible, and high-performance AI within Europe. The work will focus on the deployment and fine-tuning of the world’s most advanced AI Vision Language Model (VLM) for traffic and smart city applications, developed by Milestone in collaboration with NVIDIA.  Today, millions of video cameras capture valuable footage that could improve everyday life. Yet much of this potential remains...

Secure Logiq has completed the hardware supply for a significant surveillance and AI infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia, working closely with recent distribution partner Valuable Diamond. The deployment includes multiple petabytes of enterprise storage and high-performance AI servers that will support advanced video analytics and intelligent surveillance for one of the Kingdom’s most prestigious end users. In a region where demand for reliable surveillance infrastructure continu...

The Milestone Developer Summit 2025, dedicated to innovators, developers, and technology partners in video technology, took place at the historic Carlsberg Museum in Copenhagen—a venue renowned for scientific breakthroughs, including the invention of the pH enzyme, a milestone in biochemical innovation. This legacy of discovery provided the perfect global stage for a new era of open platform development, responsible AI, and, not least, the Hackathon. Fast evolution Sebastian Döllne...

The Milestone Developer Summit 2025, dedicated to innovators, developers, and technology partners in video technology, took place at the historic Carlsberg Museum in Copenhagen—a venue renowned for scientific breakthroughs, including the invention of the pH enzyme, a milestone in biochemical innovation. This legacy of discovery provided the perfect global stage for a new era of open platform development, responsible AI, and, not least, the Hackathon. Essence of Milestone’s open pla...

With the new Panomera® V8, Dallmeier presents a revolutionary camera that combines state-of-the-art multifocal sensor technology and artificial intelligence in one system – for a seamless 180° view without blind spots and the most precise analytics, even over large areas. Security redefined: 180° without compromise With eight lenses, eight sensors, and eight AI chips, the Panomera® V8 achieves a 180-degree field of view and enables coverage of a very large area...

AOPEN is proud to introduce the DE5150, a powerful and compact industrial PC designed to bring AI-driven intelligence to the edge. Built for environments where performance, security, and reliability are essential, the DE5150 is ready to power the next generation of smart retail, logistics, and industrial automation solutions. At the heart of the DE5150 is the latest 15th Gen Intel Core Ultra (Arrow Lake-U/H) processor, combining strong computing performance with energy efficiency. With up to 9...

Videonetics, a pioneer in AI-powered video computing, has once again been recognised by OMDIA (Informa TechTarget 2025) as India’s only #1 Video Management System (VMS) provider, and ranked among the Top 10 in APAC (excl. China) in Video Management and Video Analytics.  This recognition, sustained for over seven consecutive years, underscores Videonetics’ unwavering pioneership, innovation, and excellence in delivering intelligent, secure, and scalable video solutions. “...

Secutech Thailand 2025 opened at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC), placing the spotlight firmly on smart security and fire safety technologies. The show will take place alongside Fire & Safety Thailand, Thailand Smart City Expo, and EdTEX, featuring over 400 exhibitors from more than 10 countries and regions. This global cross-section offers visitors the opportunity to explore the latest industry-wide innovations across the 11,600 sqm fairground. A comprehensive fringe p...

Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in data-driven video technology, announced a forthcoming generative AI-powered video analytics plug-in for its XProtect video management software, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA. Designed to help operators contextualise alarms and focus on what truly matters, the new tool automates video review, filters out false alarms, and based on initial findings could reduce up to 30% of operator alarm fatigue. A beta version will debut at Smart City Expo World C...

Since most businesses use online platforms like websites, mobile apps, or APIs for their client interactions, they are prone to cybercrime a lot through the internet. To protect them from such threats, Indusface is using its advanced technology-driven platform, reports such vulnerabilities and threats to the users, and provides virtual protection and security until the software vulnerability is fixed. Analytics Insight has engaged in an exclusive interview with Ashish Tandon, CEO, and Co-founde...

With safe, secure smart city initiatives central to Thailand’s economic ambitions, Secutech Thailand – the country’s pioneering platform for security and fire safety technologies – will return from 5 – 7 November 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC). At a press conference held at the same venue, fair organisers, government officials, industry pioneers, and suppliers and service providers came together to discuss the products and solutio...