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XProtect 2024 R1 enhances VMS operations and customisation

Milestone Systems, a pioneering provider of open-platform video management software (VMS), announced the release of XProtect 2024 R1. This latest update focuses on improving cybersecurity resilience, streamlining VMS operations, and offering new customisation capabilities to meet evolving customer needs. Fortifying cybersecurity XProtect 2024 R1 introduces new capabilities aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and ensuring compliance. The XProtect Update Manager simplifies the deployment of hotfixe...

Corsight AI's facial recognition aids Essex Police in Southend

The deployment of new Live Facial Recognition technology by Essex Police resulted in three arrests at the Clacton Airshow on August 22 and two additional arrests in Southend on August 25 and 26, including for sexual assault and common assault cases. Live Facial Recognition technology  The technology, provided by Corsight AI and Digital Barriers, identified individuals wanted for serious offenses, enforced orders against those on a ‘watch list,’ and protected vulnerable indivi...

Comcast Smart Solutions AI for College Park traffic analytics

Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast Corporation that specialises in smart technology solutions for businesses and communities announced that it is expanding its relationship with the City of College Park (College Park), Georgia with AI-powered video analytics in its downtown area. This technology will provide valuable data and insights, informing plans for more efficient traffic, local business growth, and more. College Park Established in 1890, College Park has been steadfast in i...

Arrow Electronics unveils latest trends in EV charging technology

Arrow Electronics has developed and launched a resource dedicated to the latest trends in EV charging for the automotive industry. Expanding their comprehensive library of content, Arrow is championing engineers in developing the next generation of electric vehicle chargers and the corresponding software ecosystem that supports them. Online EV-charging resource hub Arrow has introduced a free eBook that delves into the latest developments in EV charging The hub offers design and technical su...

Allegion integrates with TagMaster NA for enhanced access control

Allegion US, a pioneer in seamless access control solutions, announced a new integration with TagMaster North America (TMNA), a pioneering provider of intelligent vehicle identification solutions (Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) and RFID) to enhance vehicle ID and tracking with a minimal hardware footprint. This strategic collaboration combines Allegion's Pure Access Cloud software and IP Bridge hardware with TagMaster NA's edge-computing long-range RFID Reader and passive tags, creating a seaml...

Vehicle safety: Durite expands van camera range

Vehicle safety specialist Durite is expanding its van range with reverse-view brake light cameras. Brake light cameras are retrofitted to the vehicle, replacing the existing brake light assembly and enhancing rear visibility, whilst retaining brake light function and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Offering a wide-angle view, they provide the driver with extra visibility and reduce manoeuvring errors - particularly when reversing. Light commercial vehicle operators can choose from...

OSI Systems secures $10 m order for ZBV inspection systems

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an order from an international customer for approximately $10 million to provide the Company’s Z Backscatter® Van (ZBV®) cargo and vehicle inspection systems including follow-on maintenance, training, and support. These inspection systems are expected to be deployed for border customs applications. Advanced security solutions OSI Systems’ Chairman and CEO, Deepak Chopra, commented, “We look forward to de...

Blackline celebrates heroes with new safety awards programme

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced the launch of an international safety awards programme to recognise individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to keep their employees, communities, and the environment safe. Worker safety “Blackline’s No. 1 priority is ensuring that every worker returns home at the end of the day in the same form they arrived and that communities and the environment are protected from life-threatening...

Hikvision introduces AI-enhanced 4 MP bullet camera

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is excited to introduce the new 4 MP DeepinView Varifocal Bullet Camera, a cutting-edge addition to its product lineup. DeepinView Varifocal Bullet Camera This innovative camera is packed with functionality, featuring 10 switchable AI functions including Road Traffic and Vehicle Detection capabilities, making it an essential tool for modern surveil...

Distributed Cloud air-gapped appliance for secure edge AI

In harsh, disconnected, or mobile environments like disaster zones, remote research stations, or long-haul trucking operations, organisations face significant challenges in providing computing capabilities. Previously, organisations with mission-critical workloads lacked access to important cloud and AI capabilities when in demanding edge environments, including those that present unique challenges and requirements. Cloud and AI capabilities Google Cloud is excited to announce the general ava...

360 Vision Technology's Predator Radar for wide-area detection

An industry pioneer in the application of radar technology for security surveillance, 360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, hybrid, radar, and thermal imaging cameras, is at the forefront of cost-effective radar technology suitable for a broad spectrum of high-security monitoring applications. Radar technology is often thought to be exclusive to the realms of high-budget security installations. However, spearheading the latest developments in cost-effective combined rada...

Siemens Mobility tests automated rail detection in Berlin

Automated operation is a key function for expanding rail capacity and strengthening the performance of railways. Working together with S-Bahn Berlin, Siemens Mobility has installed and will be testing an obstacle detection system – a key technology component for enabling fully automated driving – for the first time during regular daily operation.  The project’s goal is to thoroughly evaluate the performance of the new obstacle detection system during daily operation in va...

Lumeo revolutionises video Analytics with AI search & generative AI

Lumeo, an innovator in video analytics, proudly announces the launch of new Generative AI capabilities. These enable users to extract advanced insights from video and search through their footage effortlessly, saving time and unlocking new use cases while optimising costs.  Customised video analytics With the exponential growth of video content across various industries, the ability to efficiently analyse and derive insights from this data is crucial. Lumeo's new AI search capability ma...

Vismo uses Dragonfly intelligence for better travel security

Dragonfly and Vismo announce an integration partnership by which intelligence from Dragonfly’s Security Intelligence & Analysis Service will be available through the Vismo platform. Vismo will have access to Dragonfly’s 19,000 location risk scores and associated detailed intelligence reports and incident data. As a result, users of Vismo’s Locate & Protect App will be better protected when they are on the move. Two complementary capabilities The service combines two...

FPT Industrial showcases green tech at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, will travel to Hanover to attend IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024. On-road and industrial applications The trade show for logistics, commercial vehicles, buses, and the transportation industry will take place from September 17 to September 22, 2024, at the Deutsche Messe AG venue. As a pioneer in on-road and industrial applications, FPT Industrial wants to harness its participat...

Bosch video analytics and Eagle Eye Cloud VMS integration

AI in video surveillance is transforming how businesses approach security. Bosch Building Technologies is investing in proactive and intelligent solutions for security and business optimisation supporting secure environments in and around buildings, perimetres, and traffic. The increasing importance of video data for security applications and beyond drives the trend of connecting cameras to the cloud. Cloud technology  Cloud technology offers benefits such as scalability, cost-efficien...

Evolon Insites 2.0 revolutionises security with proactive capabilities

Evolon Technology, Inc., a developer of intelligent software technology that turns surveillance video into real-time actionable information announced the availability of Insites 2.0, the latest major release of its proactive video surveillance and monitoring platform. Packed with powerful features and enhancements, Insites 2.0 offers unprecedented capabilities for mobile applications, web platforms, and edge plugins while introducing groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven security measures th...

Traffic monitoring systems: Radar-vision fusion explained

Traffic monitoring systems are the silent sentinels of the roads, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the transportation networks. However, environmental challenges such as fog, heavy rain, dust storms, and even glare from the sun can hinder their effectiveness. Although standalone radar technology can operate in these environmental challenges, it lacks the ability to provide the detailed visual context which is so important for comprehensive traffic management. In this blog, they explore a...

Teledyne FLIR expands next-generation Hadron 640 series of dual thermal-visible cameras for unmanned systems integrators

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, released its next generation of high-performance Hadron 640 dual radiometric thermal and visible camera modules. The ITAR-free Hadron 640+ and radiometric Hadron 640R+ provide industry-pioneering thermal sensitivity. All models are size, weight, and power (SWaP) optimised for integration into unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), robotic platforms, and emerging AI applications utilising Teledyne FLIR Prism&tra...

Nedap introduces uPASS Go: The next generation reader in long-range vehicle access control

Nedap is proud to introduce uPASS Go: the next-generation reader in long-range vehicle access control. As the latest addition to Nedap’s esteemed uPASS product line, uPASS Go establishes a new standard in managing vehicle entry for basic gates, like car parks, gated communities, and staff parking zones. Designed to blend significant commercial appeal with the latest technological advancements, uPASS Go transforms the landscape of vehicle access control to be smarter, more secure, and exce...

Genetec AutoVu Plate Finder brings automatic licence plate recognition to mobile devices

Genetec Inc., a major technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced AutoVu™ Plate Finder, a new feature that enables parking operators and law enforcement professionals to quickly identify and validate licence plate numbers directly from their Apple or Android mobile devices. AutoVu Plate Finder AutoVu Plate Finder increases efficiency by reducing the time spent manually checking difficult-to-read or obstructed licence p...

Durite to highlight latest road safety technology at Road Transport Expo

Durite will use the Road Transport Expo to demonstrate how AI and digital systems are improving road safety – and how this technology can help attract more young people into the industry. Durite, a pioneer in vehicle safety, lighting and auto electrical parts will be showcasing its popular Demo Van on Stand R45, Hall1 at the RTX in Stoneleigh on 4th-6th June. Durite Driver Status Monitoring The vehicle is equipped with a combination of the company's safety innovations, showcas...

Labcraft launch Banksman Plug & Play solution for manufacturers and installers at RTX Show

At this year’s Road Transport Expo, Labcraft, the industry-pioneering designers and manufacturers of LED lighting for commercial vehicles, is presenting its latest Banksman lighting systems alongside a new range of compatible harness kits, designed to save time and money during installation. Available in four models – BM2, BM3, BM4, and BM6 - Labcraft’s innovative Banksman lighting solutions deliver additional bright light around the vehicle, helping drivers to manoeuvre more...

OSI Systems receives order for $9 million to provide cargo and vehicle inspection systems

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an order from an international customer for approximately $9 million to provide the Company’s Eagle® M60 high-energy mobile cargo and vehicle inspection systems including related service and support. Multi-year framework agreement This order represents the initial fulfillment under a multi-year framework agreement between the company and the customer, setting the stage for future supply of additional solutions. OSI Syst...

SharpEagle launches Safe Zone Corner Guard for blind corner safety

SharpEagle Technology, a pioneer in innovative safety solutions for industrial operations, is excited to announce the launch of the Safe Zone Corner Guard, a ground-breaking device designed to prevent collisions and enhance safety in blind corners within industrial environments.  Safe Zone Corner Guard The Safe Zone Corner Guard is equipped with advanced motion-sensing technology that triggers visual and audio warnings, when movement is detected from both directions, making it an essentia...

VIVOTEK introduces AI entry-tier 9383-Series network camera for all-around AI solution

VIVOTEK (3454TW), the global security solution provider, expands its AI security business and announces its AI entry-tier 9383-Series network camera, which allows users to utilise AI video analytics services at affordable costs, easily recognise attributes of people and cars, and enhance operation and management efficiencies. Core+ AI NVR or VSS Moreover, the camera seamlessly integrates with Core+ AI Network Video Recorder (Core+ AI NVR), or the VAST Security Station (VSS) system. With the ad...

Brigade Electronics receives King’s Award for Enterprise

Brigade Electronics has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for international trade. Brigade is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced on Monday, 6th May, 2024, Brigade Electronics has been chosen for its excellence in international trade. A total of 257 awards were made with five companies being recognised for two awards. Brigade Electronics Employing 154 people in the UK, Brigade Electronic...

Lapa Electric selects Fingerprints for India’s first biometrics-enabled e-scooter

Fingerprint Cards AB has partnered with Lapa Electric, an Indian-based premium electric mobility start-up, to bring the best security to two-wheelers and create India’s first biometric-enabled electric scooter (e-scooter). The use of e-scooters in India has sky-rocketed in recent years, and this growth is expected to continue. In 2023, the penetration rate of e-scooters in India was 13%, yet by 2030 this is projected to grow to 75%. Use of biometrics Adam Philpott, CEO of Fingerpri...

TEOCO's digital airspace management enhances KPN's drone connectivity

TEOCO, the provider of analytics and optimisation solutions to over 300 communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide, announces that KPN, a premier provider of communications services in the Netherlands, is utilising TEOCO's digital airspace management platform, AirborneRF, to support its Drone Connect service, which allows drone operators to connect to KPN's mobile 5G network and select the safest flight route with the best mobile coverage. The ability to launch drone flights quickly and s...