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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...

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Building  Location: Chodkiewicza 10, Warszawa, Poland  The situation This housing estate, built in 2008, features outdated 2-wire wiring.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...

The building, constructed in 2005, consists of three 12-story towers with a total of 309 residential units. Residents have been experiencing issues with noise and unclear sound, which hinder effective communication and lead to frustration. Additionally, there is an increased need for remote unlocking capabilities. The existing 2-wire system, which supports only basic intercom functions, fails to meet the current needs of the residents. Solution highlights Easy Intercom Retrofitting with Ex...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, has solidified a strategic partnership with Florida Drawbridges, Inc. (FDI), a premier operator and maintainer of movable bridges across seven states, with a seven-figure contract. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the integration of Quanergy's cutting-edge 3D LiDAR technology into FDI's bridge monitoring systems, aimed at enhancing safety, reducing accidents, and streamlining operations. To date, more than...

Beyond Technology, a pioneer in technology solutions, has reached a new milestone by becoming Infinera's first Platinum partner worldwide. This recognition comes within the framework of the launch of Infinera's renewed Partner Program in 2024, highlighting Beyond Technology's commitment to excellence and its ability to offer advanced solutions at a global scale. Optical networking solutions To achieve this milestone, Beyond Technology demonstrated to have enough certified engineers and sales...

Kwikset®, a trusted pioneer in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company, announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a smart door lock designed to provide a convenient and versatile security solution for the home. Halo Select stands out by offering both Wi-Fi and Matter built-in for homeowners seeking flexible, reliable, and integrated smart home security. Choose the connection method that suits their best, and ea...

Sophos and Secureworks®, two global pioneers of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, announced a definitive agreement for Sophos to acquire Secureworks. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately USD 859 million. Sophos is backed by Thoma Bravo, a pioneering software investment firm.  Secureworks’ operations Sophos’ experience and reputation as a pioneering provider of managed security services Sophos’ experience and reputati...

Robotic Assistance Devices Mobile, Inc., a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., has attained the advanced achievement of Level 5 autonomous navigation, part of its development of ROAMEO Gen4 security robot. This breakthrough positions ROAMEO Gen4 as a fully autonomous solution capable of operating independently in diverse environments without human intervention while performing advanced human-like functionality. AITX’s subsidiary RAD-M ROAMEO Gen4...

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, announces the launch of LabZ, an innovative program dedicated to driving the future of security technology through rigorous testing, independent evaluation, and continuous improvement. Designed to be a center of collaboration for the security industry, LabZ is an unparalleled resource for the testing of emerging innovations, complex integrations, and system and device convergence. Enterprise security programs...

Siren, the all-in-one investigation company, is proud to announce that the National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance (NCFTA) will be formally introduced as a customer at this year’s International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in Boston. This collaboration marks a pivotal evolution in cyber threat investigations and information sharing between the private sector and law enforcement. Cyber-related threats The NCFTA, a non-profit, creates an essential env...

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a global pioneer in entrance security solutions, has become a signatory of The Anti-Greenwash Charter (TAGC), demonstrating a commitment to transparency, honesty, and accountability in all sustainability communications. TAGC is a coalition of companies united by the shared goal of eliminating greenwash - the practice of making misleading environmental claims - from their marketing. Gunnebo’s own values  The framework sets out processes for accurate reporti...

In Japan nearly two in five office workers work from home a minimum of once a week, particularly if they work in IT or consultancy, according to Nikkei research undertaken in 2023. When a global IT company announced they would be leasing out four floors in their Tokyo office last year, in response to changing working habits following Covid, G4S approached them to be their security provider. They had already been doing access control and meet and greet at the eight-storey building for the l...

Matrix, a prominent player in the Security and Telecom sectors, successfully wrapped up its participation at FSAI’s Jaipur chapter, Suraksha Chakra, which focused on Fire Safety and Security in Healthcare facilities. Leveraging over 30 years of industry expertise, Matrix connected with key industry stakeholders, gathered valuable insights, and explored new avenues for collaboration. Cutting-edge products Matrix is dedicated to providing innovative, technology-driven keys with a focus o...

Gunnebo Safe Storage AB has announced the full acquisition of Primat Group, to invest in a company with over a century of expertise in the manufacturing and sales of high-quality security products.  Primat Group, headquartered in Maribor, Slovenia, is set to become an integral part of Gunnebo's European Safes and Cabinets manufacturing strategy. Primat Group The Primat Group, comprising PRIMAT SISTEMI d.o.o. and PRIMAT d.d. in Maribor (Slovenia), PRIMAT OPREMA d.o.o. in Baljeva...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Scott M. Gross, facility security officer at Con Edison, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. SIA will present Gross with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration. Scott Gross has over four decades of experience in security and fire protection. In his role at Con Edison, he has...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Alice DiSanto of Rajant Corporation, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honor presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF) community celebrating individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry. SIA will present DiSanto with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration. Alice DiSanto – who chairs SIA’s Women in Secu...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Nemerofsky as the 2024 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA. Nemerofsky will be presented with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration. John Nemerofsky is a beacon of leadership in the security industry. With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years,...

Secure infrastructure access provider Teleport has introduced new features in Teleport Policy, which provides governance of access policies, that make it easier for organizations to proactively monitor and protect critical assets in their computing infrastructure. The update allows organizations to reduce security risks from changes in access to mission-critical infrastructure, by enabling organizations to focus their attention on the most critical resources, often called “crown jewels.&r...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, unveils its most comprehensive selection of Panoramic Turret Cameras, including 4 MP, 6 MP, and 8 MP ColorVu models, now available with limited-time pricing through December 31, 2024. These advanced cameras deliver 24/7 full-color video, offering unmatched coverage and flexibility for a wide range of industries, from retail and...

The PSIA announced that two of its members actively supporting the PKOC specification will be speaking at the CONSULT 2024 Symposium. Since its inception, eight years ago, CONSULT has emerged as one of the premier and most unique events in the security industry. The symposium fills a largely unmet need in the security industry for manufacturers and consultants to interact with each other, to better understand security technologies, trends, and techniques as they impact security consultants...

Another digital access innovation from ASSA ABLOY has been recognized in prestigious awards. At the 25th Kings Excellence Awards, dedicated to products and solutions for the safety and security industry, iDFace from Control iD, an ASSA ABLOY brand, won Best Biometric Product of the Year. Part of a suite of digital access solutions from the experts at ASSA ABLOY, this award-winning new facial recognition reader works with Impro’s Primo access control platform, a flexible, scalable digital...

Arrow Electronics announces it has entered into a Europe-wide agreement with digital workplace platform provider Omnissa. Under the agreement, Arrow will provide resellers across Europe with access to Omnissa's AI-driven digital work platform. Omnissa, formerly VMware EUC (End User Computing), was acquired from Broadcom by private equity firm KKR in July. The company serves over 26,000 customers globally, providing unified endpoint management, virtual apps and desktops, digital employee experie...

With the SIRIUS 3RC7 intelligent link module, Siemens now offers a quick and easy way to gain complete data transparency down to the field level. The plug-and-play expansion module combines information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) with minimal installation and commissioning effort. This means that the data available at the load feeders can be used efficiently. SIRIUS modular system SIRIUS 3RC7 is part of the SIRIUS modular system, the vast portfolio for industrial controls...

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. is one of Japan's largest manufacturing companies, founded in 1912, and now has more than 25,000 employees worldwide. Yanmar has positioned itself in the international market as a pioneer in diesel engine technology and has developed a wide range of industrial equipment, including engines, agricultural machinery, installations, construction equipment, power systems, marine and other components. With over a century of manufacturing experience, Yanmar is actively promot...

DNAKE, a pioneer in IP video intercom and smart home solutions, is excited to introduce two exciting additions to their lineup of IP Video Intercom Kit: the IPK04 and IPK05. These innovative kits are designed to make home security simpler, smarter, and more accessible, offering an ideal upgrade from outdated intercom systems. Sleek design, simplified installation Simply connect the villa station and indoor monitor to the same local network, and they’re ready to go The standou...

Everon, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire, and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced the launch of Mavn BI™ business intelligence, Sightline™ advanced video solutions, and Onepoint™ account management portal as part of a series of differentiating offerings. The launch notably delivers on Everon’s investment made through this year’s acquisition of DIGIOP, a groundbreaking software development company specializi...

For years, the Civil Police of the State of São Paulo, Brazil’s largest state police force faced significant challenges with criminal bookings and identification, including: A Fragmented Identity System - Each of Brazil’s 27 states has its own siloed program that does not interconnect. This not only hinders statewide criminal booking but also undermines the community’s confidence in the criminal justice system. Identity Fraud With Multiple IDs - Imagine having 43 ide...

Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Santiago, Chile – the first AEC to be constructed within the southernmost part of South America, otherwise known as the Southern Cone. The Chile AEC will serve industry professionals across five Latin American countries – Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia – benefitting key industries in the region including critical infrastructure, mining, and smart cities....