Surveillance & Security News for June 2022

Verkada, a leading security technology company based in Silicon Valley, has expanded its Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Security Camera Donation Program to the city of Chicago. Verkada will donate $100,000 in cloud-based security cameras and software licenses to AAPI-owned organizations that are seeking enhanced security in Chicago. AAPI Security Camera Donation Program  The AAPI Security Camera Donation Program started to combat the rise in anti-Asian hate c...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, announces two scholarship programs to help provide financial support to college students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)-oriented studies and careers. The ‘Tech for Good’ scholarship, which was launched in 2021, recognizes students who demonstrate a passion for using technology to solve r...

Many people, quite correctly, point to Salesforce.com—which launched in February of 2000—as the first example of cloud computing. In the years following, the term ‘cloud’ became so popular and was applied to so many products and service offerings, that it became almost meaningless. The result was cloud confusion in the business world and in the media. In one stark example from 2008, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison described news stories about cloud as, ‘complete gibberis...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), a globally renowned company in enterprise computing, storage, networking, and green computing technology, will deploy the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip in a wide range of servers optimized for AI, HPC, data analytics, digital twins, and compute-intensive applications. As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies transcend multiple industries, Supermicro servers will use the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip to enable a broader range of developers and IT administra...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a global pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking, and green computing technology, continues its industry leadership role with an exciting and dynamic Computex program. Supermicro CEO Charles Liang will deliver an insightful overview of market trends, recent product innovations, and the importance of green computing. In addition, Supermicro’s virtual booth has the latest server and storage products and customer success overviews. Keynote: “Bu...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro), a globally renowned company in enterprise computing, storage, networking, and green computing technology, supports two new Intel-based accelerators for demanding cloud gaming, media delivery, AI and ML workloads, enabling customers to deploy the latest acceleration technology from Intel and Intel Habana. Supermicro partners with Intel and Habana Labs Charles Liang, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Supermicro, said “Supermicro con...

The School4Life program is designed to support students, families, and teachers throughout the country. The school drop-out rate in Italy stands at 13%, against the European target of below 10%. Leonardo, together with 11 national companies, is taking part in School4Life, the initiative promoted by the ELIS Consortium - a non-profit organization that promotes educational and professional training activities for young people - to counteract the occurrence of secondary school dropouts throughout...

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...

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announces a revolutionary technology that simplifies large scale GPU deployments and is a future proof design that supports yet to be announced technologies. The Universal GPU server provides the ultimate flexibility in a resource-saving server. The Universal GPU system architecture combines the latest technologies supporting multiple GPU form factors, CPU choices...

On the morning of 16 March 2022, an M-346 aircraft crashed in the area above Monte Legnone, near Lecco in Northern Italy. Unfortunately, the rescue teams arriving at the site of the accident ascertained the death of one of the two pilots. Leonardo expresses its most heartfelt condolences. As per its established practice, Leonardo has immediately activated an internal investigation committee. The cause of the accident is under investigation. The second statement Leonardo clarifies that taking...

The Region of Lazio’s mission-critical radio communications have undergone an important upgrade. Thanks to the technological assistance from Leonardo, the Civil Protection and the 118 emergency medical services will now be able to count on more efficient, secure communications for everyday operations and emergency response efforts. With Leonardo’s technological support, in recent years the Region of Lazio has introduced an innovative and integrated ‘mission-critical’ rad...

The first edition of the World Defense Show has successfully concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the event positioning itself for the future as an essential fixture in the defense and security sector calendar. A substantial presence from Italian-headquartered aerospace and defense company Leonardo at the World Defense Show included an impressive layout of four stands hosting its cross-domain product portfolio. This included the company presenting its rich heritage in the Kingdom of Saudi Ar...

Having concluded the qualifying rounds with the participation of over 2700 students, the regional finals are now about to begin, including 48 institutions in 14 regions, for a total of 71 classes. More than 1400 students are competing in a game based on multiple-choice questions, consisting of digital challenges between schools in areas that include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing. The contest, based on innovative technologies, is designed to attract st...

Probes, rovers, drills, and manipulator arms are just a few of the technologies that propel Leonardo into space, beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, to explore the surface of planets and repair satellites. During the second Live Talks of STEMLab, experts within the sector will guide Leonardo on a journey through space, on a robotic rover. STEMLab is an initiative aimed at high schools that see Leonardo at the forefront of promoting STEM disciplines and the dissemination of&...

Leonardo has announced the winners of the first challenges promoted on Solvers Wanted, the innovation scouting platform. With this, Leonardo expands its ecosystem for encouraging research and innovation processes, with Open Innovation initiatives, involving the academic world and start-ups, enlarging the network of organizations sharing the same vision. ‘Technology and Innovation Needs’ Leonardo set the challenges, starting with ‘Technology and Innovation Needs’ Leona...

The Italian Space Agency ASI has appointed Thales Alenia Space to conduct a feasibility study alongside Leonardo, Telespazio, e-GEOS, and Sitael for a new phase in the program. A key role will be played by the new hyperspectral sensor produced in the Campi Bisenzio plant. A feasibility study is about to begin for PRISMA Second Generation, a hyperspectral Earth observation mission offering even more advanced performances. The Italian Sp...

Public-private cooperation is a key tool in the fight against economic crime. This is what emerged at the meeting of Leonardo’s Coordination and Consultation Body for the Prevention of Corruption, chaired by Chairman Luciano Carta and attended by the President of ANAC, Giuseppe Busia, and the President of Transparency International Italia, Iole Anna Savini. Joining forces with funds from Italy’s PNRR “The over 200 billion euro provided by the PNRR and...

The company took part in the annual EU Industry Days (8-11 February) – Europe’s most significant annual industrial event – contributing to debates on digitization and ecological transition, with a focus on training and the promotion of sustainable management culture. The path towards a green and digital transition is at the heart of Leonardo's growth strategy; part of a consolidated and innovative drive to the Twin Transition that is seeing the entire European aerospace and de...

The United States Air Force (USAF) Seek Eagle Office has cleared Leonardo’s BriteCloud 218 expendable active decoy for operational testing on board the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The authorization is one of the final stages of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) program for the product, which is due to complete this year. The FCT, which is being conducted by the US Air National Guard, will open the door to U.S. pr...

Leonardo held a delegation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), at its offices in Rome (Italy). It was led by the UAE Minister of Economy, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri. The delegation also included members of the UAE Space Agency and national industries in the sector. After the strategic presentation of the group, Leonardo’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alessandro Profumo, said “Leonardo’s technologies have been contributing to the prosperity and security of the United Arab Emira...

Leonardo’s latest Cyber Threats Snapshot highlights the main malevolent actors (threat actors), cybercrime activities and vulnerabilities found between October and December 2021. The analysis was conducted by Leonardo’s Cyber Threat Intelligence experts, in support of the Global Security Operation Center (SOC). Among the most significant trends recorded in the last three months of 2021: Telecommunications companies high on the target list of threat actors. COVID-19 is used as t...

“We are pleased to be the official patron of Leonardo’s Cyber Game Award ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai. Training and international collaboration are both key to the cyber resilience of countries and strategic infrastructure,” said H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, the UAE Government’s Head of Cyber Security. “Our partnerships with global security companies like Leonardo, as well as with universities and the research sector all reinforce our commitment in keeping the...

The Flight Control Computer (FCC) is a technological solution for the management of one of an aircraft’s most critical functions, its flight control system. This seminar will take an in-depth look at the potential and functioning of these systems in a variety of operational contexts and at Leonardo’s new multiplatform flight control architecture, which may be integrated with all kinds of civil and military aircraft and helicopters. Drone applications and compliance It can even be...

Cyber security, surveillance, monitoring, communication and decision support for critical infrastructure and urban air mobility, and with particular reference to the development requirements of ground infrastructures and air traffic control. These are joint initiative areas based on the partnership signed between Leonardo and ADR to facilitate the transition of airport assets into smart hubs. This is an agreement with a strategic value. Through an already tested model by which Leonardo’s...

Leonardo’s solutions for decarbonization have been presented at the international showcase Expo 2020 Dubai, during the meeting “Italian business and decarbonization: a just and inclusive transition” promoted by the Global Compact Network Italy, as part of the Global Goals Week at Expo. The company described the founding pillars of its approach to decarbonization, which are technological development and partnerships in innovation that are key tools for generating long-term...

Leonardo’s growing influence in the Italian transport sector, along with its commitment to sustainable transport, is being demonstrated as part of a significant bus network modernization program across Tuscany. The company is working with Autolinee Toscane, the Italian branch of the French RATP Dev, which is one of the main transport operators in the world, transporting 1.5 billion travelers, across 470 cities in 13 different countries each year. Real-Time operations On 1 November 2021,...

The Qatar Emiri Air Force's first TTH and NFH helicopters had a joint public premiere during Qatar National Day. The first TTH overland variant was delivered on 11 December 2021, by contractual commitments, and will be followed by the first NFH naval helicopter soon after its qualification in the next coming months. Deliveries will continue through 2025. As well as acting as prime contractor for the overall program, Leonardo is responsible for the final assembly and delivery of the 12 NH90...

Their journey into the world of sustainability continues in December through the images of the Telespazio and e-GEOS 2021 Love Planet Earth calendar, featuring shots from National Geographic. This month, they focus on the role of satellites in monitoring and fighting the effects of extreme weather in cities. Urbanization and climate change are increasingly interconnected, with metropolises and cities often affected by heatwaves and storms – extreme weather phenomena that the typical urban...

Motorola Solutions announced the newest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio, Concealed Weapon Detection (CWD), through an agreement with Evolv Technologies, Inc. The scanning solution uses advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to detect a wide range of concealed weapons and threats, such as firearms, metallic weapons, and improvised explosive devices, on a visitor entering the premises. The introduction of this technology is a part of Motorola Solutions&rsquo...

More than 45 percent of the respondents in a recent national survey of service personnel at car dealerships and repair garages by UVeye indicated that automated tire-inspection systems would more accurately pinpoint serious problems and help ensure customer safety. Automated camera-based underbody inspections also have proven to be much faster and more accurate in finding critical safety problems related to brake, fuel, and steering systems. Automated camera-based underbody inspections While...