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Global technology, software, and engineering pioneer Emerson will exhibit its latest Floor to Cloud™ packaging solutions at PACK EXPO Chicago, November 3-6, 2024. Advancing the boundless future of automation, Emerson factory automation solutions and its Floor-to-cloud approach empower smarter packaging lines and more efficient processes that make it possible for manufacturers to continuously improve plant productivity, sustainability, and safety. Floor-to-cloud approach Visitors to Nort...

Baydale Control Systems has taken control of its stock management using a BigChange 6-in-1 system. Specializing in electronic security and fire alarm systems, Baydale moved to the cloud-based solution to improve its client record management, provide visibility of the mobile workforce, and offer digital certification. Since implementing, BigChange has allowed Baydale to improve profitability by allocating routine jobs and ad-hoc call-outs 80 percent faster and boosting engineer productivity by 3...

Features of a new series of Ex command devices currently being launched by the steute business division Controltec include flexible and direct integration in machine and plant enclosures within Ex zones 1 and 21. The Ex ES 97 series is based on the Ex 97 series of position switches. This series is already well established in complex application fields, most particularly explosive zones, and has dimensions to EN 50047. Switching system The switching system of this series is extr...

Kong Inc., a pioneering developer of cloud API technologies, announced that it has been positioned by Gartner® as a Pioneer in the 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for API Management for the fifth consecutive year. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute, with Kong positioned furthest on the Completeness of Vision axis. AI enablement strategy Kong enables any corps to become an API-first company,...

Robotic Assistance Devices Residential, Inc. (RAD-R), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. announced the purchase of 1 million unique MAC addresses. These addresses will be assigned to RADCam units as the Company ramps up production and deployment of its innovative residential security device. MAC (Media Access Control) address RAD-R’s acquisition of these MAC addresses ensures that each RADCam deployed in the coming months will be equipped with i...

Wibu-Systems, a global pioneer in software protection, licensing, and security for intelligent devices, is set to host exclusive guided tours at SPS 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany, from 12-14 November 2024. This industry-defining event brings together innovators in automation, and Wibu-Systems will showcase how its flagship technology, CodeMeter, is being used by top companies like B&R, CODESYS, KEBA, Kistler, and TTTech Industrial to protect their intellectual property and enable secure s...

Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced their MP100 portable barrier system has successfully achieved an M30/P3 designation. Total penetration was measured at a mere 51 feet, making this an industry pioneer. The MP100 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-23 standard which measures the penetration level from the pioneering edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier of the previous standard. Foldable design The MP100 port...

Long gone are the days of choosing a security installer for a single installation and then moving on. Security pioneers are choosing installers based on the long-term value and strategic partnership they can offer. The best installers remain on top of new trends and developments — and advise their customers accordingly. In doing so, they create many opportunities to upsell new solutions to improve their customer’s operations.  customer’s lifetime value Customers find m...

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT, together with the Förderkreis Deutsches Heer (FKH) is hosting this year's FKH Autumn Symposium, which will take place in Heidenheim on 23 and 24 October. The two-day event brings together representatives from politics, industry, research, and the military to exchange views on current trends and technologies in defense technology.  Current challenges and solutions The presentations will provide an option for detailed analysis and a skilled exchang...

Illumio Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) company, announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (ISO27001) certification. This certification represents Illumio’s continued commitment to meeting the highest levels of global security standards​. Certification was issued by Schellman Compliance LLC following an extensive audit of Illumio’s ZTS platform, which includes Illumio Core®, Illumio Endpoint, Illumio CloudSecure®, and Illumio for Microsoft Azure Firewall. FedRAMP...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has launched two new developments within the AXIS Camera Station (ACS) ecosystem: AXIS Camera Station Edge (ACS Edge) and AXIS Camera Station Cloud Storage. Both are designed to transform network video management through cutting-edge cloud capabilities. From now, these new solutions will join the AXIS Camera Station suite of products, reinforcing Axis’s commitment to delivering secure, scalable, and flexible solutions. Solution with ACS Ed...

HENSOLDT, Lufthansa Technik Defense, and Bombardier Defense announced that the PEGASUS aircraft has completed its first flight out of Bombardier’s facility in Wichita, Kansas. Led by HENSOLDT, PEGASUS is an airborne missionized platform that will integrate the Kalætron Integral SIGINT system to perform highly critical signal surveillance missions for the German armed forces. PEGASUS aircraft’s flight As the aircraft officially enters its next phase and is moving one step c...

Vantiva, a global technology pioneer enabling Network Service Providers to connect consumers worldwide, announced it has been selected by longtime partner e& UAE, the telecom arm of e& in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to deploy a new 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) gateway in the country. Featuring the region's first eSIM installed on a customer premises equipment, the gateway allows for a simplified and OPEX-saving self-installation, letting the end-user activate the solution without...

Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Intellian, a pioneering provider of feature-rich, future-proof satellite communications solutions, announced a contract award for Intellian to design, supply, install, and integrate 127 Gateway Antenna Systems at Landing Stations for the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation. Intellian’s 4-metre Gateway Antenna System has been meticulously engineered to optimize t...

Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Intellian, a pioneering provider of feature-rich, future-proof satellite communications solutions, announced a contract award for Intellian to design, supply, install, and integrate 127 Gateway Antenna Systems at  Landing Stations for the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation. Intellian’s 4-meter Gateway Antenna System has been meticulously engineered to optimize tracking precision...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorized activity in client SaaS applications, announced the findings from its State of SaaS Security 2024 report. Channel Mastered, a pioneering source of insights and services for building profitable MSP channels, conducted the report for SaaS Alerts, based on data from from 2,804 providers of IT services, including 72...

Centrios, a new brand from the pioneer in opening solutions – ASSA ABLOY, makes its Canadian debut at Canasa Security Canada. The new access control platform comprised of an intuitive and easy-to-use mobile app, web interface, locks, and readers were developed to address the needs of the small business market. Centrios lock reader With Centrios, business operators can quickly and intuitively manage scheduled access and retrieve access reporting for employees and visitors across multiple...

CDVI Group, a global pioneer in access control solutions, is expanding its commitment to green technology with the launch of a wider range of low-consumption maglocks. Following the successful release of the V3SR series earlier in 2024, this latest launch introduces even more maglock models designed with the same focus on energy efficiency, reinforcing CDVI Group’s ongoing sustainability initiative. Low-consumption Maglock These new maglocks build on the success of the V3SR series and s...

Available with full support from the UK motion control specialists Mclennan, the STF series open loop micro-stepping drives from Applied Motion Products Inc. (AMP) are designed for optimal use in Industrial Ethernet-based automation systems that demand deterministic, real-time motion control. STF series The STF series is available in three power versions covering up to 3.0, 6.0, and 10.0 A/phase with a choice of interface options that include the EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus industry stan...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions is proud to announce this strategic collaboration with Vantiva to expedite the deployment of 5G services for customers and businesses worldwide. Formerly known as Technicolor, Vantiva, is a pioneer in delivering innovative, comprehensive products for the connected home market — such as broadband gateways and set-top boxes — to the world’s foremost Network Service Providers. This collaboration will see IDEMIA Secure Transactions provide Vantiva with...

Ataccama, an AI-powered data management company, has bolstered its data security for its AI-powered data management platform, adding automated data hiding and centralized credential management. Enterprise data security Enterprise data security is critical for regulatory compliance and reputation management. The 2024 Forrester Research Total Economic Impact Study for Ataccama found $1.3 million worth of value is derived from risk mitigation and avoidance of fines associated with compliance. A...

Lithuania-based RegTech iDenfy, announced the launch of its new electronic identity verification solution (eIDV), designed to streamline a fast multi-layered Know Your Customer (KYC) process that works across multiple industries. iDenfy’s new system provides instant verification using cross-matching results from official US databases, making it easier than ever for businesses to onboard users without delays or complex, cumbersome processes. US regulatory standards Four-step process boos...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management introduced a patent-pending visual data exploration capability to Cohesity Gaia, its first-to-market AI-powered search assistant launched earlier in 2024. By providing customers with a visual categorization of the themes across documents and files within a data set, the visual data explorer brings new context to the data and suggests queries that help users gain insights faster.  Challenges with the traditional approach With...

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company publishes new research featured in its latest annual Digital Infrastructure Report in its fifth year surveying 1500 CIOs across 10 countries in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.  Sustainability planning The research finds just 18% of UK businesses surveyed have a multi-year plan to minimize their environmental impact, compared with more than twice as many in the Netherlands (42%) and Hong Kong (41%). Most countri...

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is introducing three new optronic systems for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank and the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle. These digital solutions combine proven optical technologies with innovative sensor and camera systems to further increase reconnaissance and targeting accuracy under the most challenging conditions. New digital vision systems ATTICA LWIR and MWIR thermal imaging devices provide enhanced reconnaissance skit The new digital vision systems offer...

Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced the award of two patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for technologies designed to improve incident management and emergency response. The newly patented solutions extend access to security video footage and enable secure data sharing across organizations, empowering public safety agencies, security personnel, and other responders to better protect communities. U.S. Patent No.12,010,389 U.S. Paten...

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions announced the launch of its new Nice Video Doorbell, offering enhanced security features and a sleek, modern design for homeowners.  It is available for pre-order, the Nice Video Doorbell delivers the perfect blend of security and automation to create an elevated all-encompassing smart home experience.  Nice Video Doorbell The Nice Video Doorbell combines elegance and simplicity in both design and user experience. Feat...

Type of Site: Apartment Building  Location: Nagodziców 6-18, Warszawa, Poland  The situation This is an older housing estate located in Nagodziców 6-18, Poland with 3 entrance gates and 105 apartments. The investor wants to retrofit the property to improve community safety and elevate residents' smart living experience. One of the main challenges in this retrofit is managing the wiring. How can the project minimize disruption to the building’s occupants and...

Type of Site: Apartment Building  Location: Chodkiewicza 10, Warszawa, Poland  The situation This housing estate, built in 2008, features outdated 2-wire wiring. It consists of two buildings, each with 48 apartments. One entrance to the housing estate and one entrance to each building. The previous intercom system was relatively old and unstable, with frequent component failures. Consequently, there is a strong need for a reliable and future-proof IP intercom solution.  Solut...

New investment of the highest standard. Three buildings, 69 premises in total. The project wants to ensure consistency in the use of smart home devices for controlling lighting, air conditioning, roller blinds, and more. To achieve this, each apartment is equipped with a Gira G1 smart home panel (KNX system). Additionally, the project is looking for an intercom system that can secure the entrances and integrate seamlessly with Gira G1.   The solution Oaza Mokotów is a high-end re...