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Genetec, Milestone Systems and Motorola Solutions have grown to become the ‘Big 3’ suppliers of video surveillance software, video analytics and managed services. According to a new report from Novaira Insights, the global market for video surveillance software and managed services was worth US$ 2.2 billion in 2020, with around 69% of this outside China. However, the supply base outside China is very different to that of the Chinese domestic market. Global video surveillance market...

TDS (Time Data Security Ltd.), a globally renowned provider of smart workplace products, including visitor management, life safety and access control software solutions, has announced the release of V-Receptionist, a virtual-receptionist solution for more safely and efficiently managing visitors, to multiple locations across a super enterprise. TDS V-Receptionist TDS V-Receptionist enhances the visitor experience, reduces administrative burden and costs, and future proofs and standardizes an o...

Videonetics, the provider of AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) announces the integration of its Intelligent VMS 3.0 with COM-SUR, the CCTV video footage auditing, smart backup, and standardized intelligent incident reporting software. The technology integration empowers users to carry out auditing and review of CCTV video feeds in real-time, creating exceptional intelligent incident reports for quick escalation and resolution of an incident with a unified, futur...

Integration of Siveillance Access from Siemens Smart Infrastructure Suite with Aperio battery-powered access control from ASSA ABLOY puts security at the core of any smart building. These buildings become trusted environments for those who work there or visit, offering reputational benefits to their occupants. They are more resilient and cost efficient to manage. “Interoperability across management functions is critical to making buildings smarter and to powering the next generation of bu...

Traka has appointed a new business development manager (BDM) to further strengthen its focus on the retail sector and demonstrate its ability to improve operational efficiency and safety for retailers. Matt Gregg brings a wealth of experience to the position, with a retail focus spanning over a decade. He has most recently worked as Head of Retail for Harvest Energy, with key responsibilities for operational excellence across a large multi-site retail portfolio, new and existing store developme...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced the next generation of its AutoVu™ SharpV ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) camera. This new version provides a future-proof fixed ALPR solution that can be deployed anywhere easily. It is built to deliver machine learning-based ALPR and vehicle analytics on the edge, ensuring high performance in all conditions. ALPR installation and application Desi...

Small and medium businesses of all kinds encountered unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. And now that businesses have reopened, they are facing new obstacles through each stage of recovery. Business owners need to look for solutions that can help them manage these issues now and beyond. Challenges ranging from lack of cash flow to staffing challenges to IT security issues for businesses with remote workers can be lessened by security and automation solutions. One of the main...

Security breaches are not governed by the seasons, by the weather, and certainly not by the time of day. They can occur at any time, and often under the cover of darkness when traditional, black-and-white security cameras with infrared lighting are unable to capture events clearly enough to collect clear evidence or respond effectively. Hikvision has expanded its full-color camera range with ColorVu technology. This offers a much better visual experience than traditional cameras, providing accu...

Ava Security, the pioneer of unified security, launches its new Cloud Connector A750 product to make customer’s existing cameras smart with uniquely scalable real-time AI, adding cloud-based management and analytics to existing systems and devices. The new A750 is the fifth model in the Cloud Connector range, with Ava Security expanding its portfolio to meet its customers’ growing security requirements. This new model can support up to 50 cameras. At the same time, one of the existi...

Mid-market private equity investor, LDC has backed the management buyout (MBO) of Texecom from FTSE 100-listed technology group Halma plc. Texecom management buyout LDC’s significant investment will support Texecom’s existing management team, led by Managing Director, Jim Ludwig, to build on its market-renowned position and international presence, through developing new products, enhancing its digital services and exploring complementary acquisitions. The investment was led by LDC...

CloudSense, provider of the Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) engine, empowers leading brands to launch, sell and manage the entire B2B customer lifecycle for sophisticated products, subscriptions, and services. With the latest release (R34) of its category-defining SaaS platform, CloudSense has taken another step towards helping Communications, Media, and Utility companies to increase the speed and efficiency of serving their customers. Highlights of the new release Bulk Subscriber Management,...

Ramtech, the innovative UK wireless safety, and security solutions business, has been bought by Halma plc. The acquisition by Halma will support Ramtech’s ambitions to enter new global markets and invest in a substantial product roadmap. Halma plc is a global group of life-saving technology companies whose purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner healthier future for everyone, every day. Ramtech will join several companies in the safety and fire detection markets that are part of the FTSE 100...

Ava Security, the globally renowned pioneer in unified security solutions, announced the launch of its new Cloud Connector A750 product, to make customers' existing cameras smart with uniquely scalable real-time AI (Artificial Intelligence), adding cloud-based management and analytics to existing systems and devices. Ava Cloud Connector A750 The new A750 is the fifth model in the Cloud Connector range, with Ava Security expanding its portfolio, so as to meet its customers’ growing securi...

Hikvision’s HikCentral Professional platform provides a centralized software solution to remotely view and manage all facets of an organization’s integrated physical security systems. The advanced platform delivers vast integration and management capabilities for video surveillance, access control, video intercom, and various specialty solutions, such as under vehicle surveillance, along with a host of embedded intelligent analytics and system analysis tools. HikCentral Professiona...

Ramtech, the innovative UK wireless safety and security solutions business, has been bought by Halma plc. The acquisition by Halma will support Ramtech’s ambitions to enter new global markets and invest in a substantial product roadmap. Halma plc is a global group of life-saving technology companies, whose purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner and heathier future for everyone, every day. Ramtech will join a number of companies in the safety and fire detection markets, which are part of Halm...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc (Crossword), the technology commercialization company that is focused on cyber security and risk management, is pleased to announce, subsequent to its oversubscribed 5.0 million pounds fundraising, the acquisition of the whole of the share capital of Stega UK Limited (Stega), the threat intelligence and monitoring company, referred to in Crossword’s announcement of 28 July 2021, has completed the transaction. Stega acquisition The Stega acquisition offers Cros...

Security and IT teams have recently been facing a tidal wave of highly publicized breaches stemming from unpatched vulnerabilities, such as the attacks originating from a zero-day Windows printer spooler vulnerability dubbed ‘PrintNightmare’ (CVE-2021-34527). These software vulnerabilities are a major threat vector that security teams need to address. They are excited to announce the launch of the vulnerability management module for VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint. By adding vuln...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, will host an upcoming webinar to showcase its latest video releases in thermal imaging, camera analytics, VIGIL CLOUD features and enhancements, and more for dealers and integrators. During the hour-long webinar, scheduled for Thursday, August 12, at 2 p.m. ET, the company will introduce several new products and updates. Additionally, 3xLOGIC will also provide insight into how dealers can position and sell these new soluti...

Olymbec is one of the largest, privately owned industrial real estate company on the east coast. Managing upwards of 300 properties in Quebec, Canada and 15 different states in the US, they own more than 30 million square feet of real estate property. Securing real estate properties Managing this much real estate means that Olymbec has to balance a variety of concerns, including providing positive tenant experiences, generating revenue, and protecting assets. When it comes to security, the com...

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cybersecurity and cloud video surveillance, announced that Current Technologies, a provider of IT and video surveillance solutions in Illinois and Florida, is the company’s newest strategic partner. Physical security experts at Current Technologies offer the Ava Cloud Video Security Solution as part of their portfolio of custom-tailored video surveillance systems. Ava’s complete cloud-based security platform, consisting of the Ava Aware Cl...

3DX-Ray has announced a follow-on contract for the sale of new ThreatScan- LS3 x-ray scanner systems to a long-term Police EOD user, based in the Middle East. ThreatScan-LS3 is a light, compact yet powerful x-ray scanning system that comes in a backpack, ideally suited to police and military EOD operations. The system can penetrate 34mm of steel at 120kV as standard, with a 305mm x 256mm imaging area, it can scan to near ground level, enabling typical suspect objects to be scanned in...

ODSecurity’s flagship product, the Soter RS Full Body Scanner, is already renowned worldwide for its ability to find literally anything that is either in, or on any person entering a correctional establishment, be those prisoners, visitors, or even staff, as well as supporting Law Enforcement, Customs & Border Security Screening and Embassy security.   This appointment will enable ODSecurity and AIAUST to work together to ensure the safety of prisons, correctional, border en...

Throughout the country teachers, students and faculty are preparing for another year of learning. Although last year the COVID-19 pandemic forced many schools into an online learning environment, this year most students and teachers are looking forward to getting back to the classroom. While the return to campus brings about a feeling of hope and normalcy, it also may present a greater potential for crime. During the 2017–18 school year, 80 percent of public schools recorded one or more i...

Axis Communications announces the release of an updated version of AXIS People Counter. This application offers a consolidated product with additional functionalities included as features. AXIS People Counter runs embedded in compatible indoor Axis cameras and provides reliable counting of people in both directions simultaneously so visitor trends can be quickly analyzed, and peak visitor times identified. This updated application also offers the opportunity to estimate occupancy levels in rea...

Axis’ Dominic Jones reviews the recent program of online events covering a wide range of industry topics and garnering much attention from partners, customers, and prospects alike. When the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to running physical events, it was a natural and exciting step for Axis to launch and host its own Axis Online Events. In the first half of 2021, Axis has brought together key industry speakers alongside Axis’ own experts to discuss in a virtual setting a range o...

Fast-paced innovation is the order of the day. This is especially true for businesses operating in the telecom industry – an industry is known for its disruptive, transformative nature. Frequently facing issues in optimizing networks and upgrading technology, telecom companies, or telcos need to continually reinvent themselves to stay ahead of the competition and provide a better experience to end-users. Business transformation Beyond Technology employs the most effective and relevant t...

Fast-paced innovation is the order of the day. This is especially true for businesses operating in the telecom industry – an industry known for its disruptive, transformative nature.  Frequently facing issues in optimizing networks and upgrading technology, telecom companies, or telcos need to continually reinvent themselves to stay ahead of the competition and provide a better experience to end-users. State-of-the-art technology Enabling business transformation for both telco...

MOBOTIX AG and KONICA MINOLTA Inc. have agreed to intensify video analytics technology by participating in the FORXAI partnership program and further strengthen synergies between the two companies. Konica Minolta has its own advanced imaging IoT (AI) technology "FORXAI" to gain a competitive advantage by combining intelligent sensor devices, imaging AI (Deep Learning), and an imaging IoT platform. Edge intelligence "Edge intelligence" is one of the key components of MOBOTIX's DNA, which...

Founded in 1982, CNOOC is the third-largest national oil company in the People’s Republic of China, with revenues over $19 billion. CNOOC and its subsidiary, China Oilfield Services (COSL), selected the Xerafy Xplorer as the world's first UHF RFID tags, ATEX-certified, designed for use in downhole drilling operations. The deployment of 100,000 Xerafy Xplorer tags will align with the 10 percent year-over-year growth rate of oil output targeted by CNOOC. Asset management For CNOOC, the Xp...

PetroChina, China’s second-largest oil and gas producer and supplier, uses Xerafy’s rugged RFID tags, in order to track pipeline assets in the field. The project involves deploying Xerafy's XS Dot Wedge RFID tag on oil pipelines in Xinjiang, over the course of five years, to improve the pipeline asset and lifecycle management, reduce costs, and non-productive time in critical processes risks related to pipeline failures. Securing PetroChina's pipelines PetroChina is a subsidiary o...