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A Scottish social housing provider has teamed up with access control and door entry manufacturer Videx to equip 60 supported living flats with a customized solution, across 6 apartment blocks. Residents of St Peter’s housing development, managed by Glasgow-based Patrick Housing Association, required an easy to use but secure entry system to enable access for residents and visitors. Working with installer RenRoC, Videx supplied its popular IPURE system, an IP video door entry system, whic...

Dallmeier, a globally renowned manufacturer for video information technology, is the ‘Exclusive Platinum Sponsor’ of the World Game Protection Conference 2022 (WGPC 2022), taking place at the Tropicana Las Vegas, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from February 15 to 17, 2022. Dallmeier’s open software platform, HEMISPHERE SeMSy is the focus of the company’s presence at the exhibition event. World Game Protection Conference (WGPC) The World Game Protection Conference (WGPC) fo...

MOBOTIX confirms its strategic expansion and strengthens its operational business by reaching an official agreement to acquire Vaxtor Group (Vaxtor), Tres Cantos, Spain, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based video analytics provider, specializing in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Deep Learning technologies.  OCR analytics technology Vaxtor’s OCR analytics technology, and in particular their Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) products, provide a wide range of solutio...

The Iveco - Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) announces the signing of a contract to supply 14 Mortar Carrier VBMs, 26 Command Post VBMs (13 in Tactical Unit and 13 in Command Unit version), along with six ‘10x10’ rescue and recovery vehicles. Signed on December 30, 2021, at the Secretary of Defense (Segredifesa) Land Armaments Directorate, the contract comes as part of the ongoing supply (‘Phase 2’) of Medium Armored Vehicles to the Italian Army’s Second Medium Brigade,...

Kentec Electronics (Kentec), the globally renowned manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched K-Mesh, a next-generation wireless detection system that uses self-healing and configuring Mesh technology, to deliver optimum levels of reliability. K-Mesh wireless detection system Launched at the global security event, Intersec 2022, K-Mesh is a new development and new name for Kentec’s Ekho wireless system. Kentec’s sister company, Hochiki Europe, will retain the Ekho...

Entering 2022, the world continues to endure the pandemic. But the security industry has, no doubt, continued to shift, adapt, and develop despite things. Several trends have even accelerated. Beyond traditional “physical security,” a host of frontiers like AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity are being rapidly pioneered by entities big and small in the industry. By all appearances, the security industry is in a stage of redefining itself. It is moving from mere security and...

DNAKE, a trusted provider of IP video intercom and solutions, is thrilled to announce its compatibility with Uniview IP Cameras. The integration helps the operators improve control over home security and building entrances with an easy-to-manage feature, increasing both productivity and premises security.  Residential and commercial The uniview IP camera can be connected to the DNAKE IP video intercom as an external camera. The completion of the integration creates a more efficient and c...

Leonardo is working on the relaunch of the Aerostructures division with a new investment plan of 300 million euros and is concentrating on expanding the production base of the Grottaglie (Taranto) site, currently the most impacted by the consequences of the pandemic on civil aviation. Solar-powered drone The news is that Grottaglie will take care of the solar-powered drone. It will be the first program that could kick-start the diversification of the production of the plant which, from the sta...

Entering 2022, the world continues to endure the COVID-19 pandemic. But the security industry has, no doubt, continued to shift, adapt, and develop in spite of things. Several trends have even accelerated. Beyond traditional ‘physical security’, a host of frontiers like AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cyber security are being rapidly pioneered, by entities big and small in the security industry. By all appearances, the security industry is in a stage of re-defining itself. It is movin...

  360 Vision Technology’s Invictus HD PTZ camera with green technology was recently selected to appear in the annual PSI Product Review publication. A highly regarded independent specialist electronic security industry publication, PSI Product Review highlights the very best security equipment technology in its class – as selected by the publication’s editor. Extract from PSI Product Review: ‘With its own Elexon Charge Code, the unrivaled green credent...

Compared to some other technologies, video cameras haven’t been around for that long. First used in 1942 to observe a rocket launch, cameras didn’t become used publicly until the 1960s. This makes the technology’s numerous advances since then all the more impressive improving image quality and capture, footage storage, and integrations with wider security and business systems. Becoming what is recognized as a core part of every security function and beyond. AI in video camera...

The security industry cannot look ahead to 2022 without first acknowledging the significance of 2021: a year that changed every aspect of our daily lives, including how we socialize, work, communicate and collaborate. As the world started to emerge from an unprecedented global pandemic, organizations in every industry re-evaluated every aspect of their business, from how they interact with their customers to how they manage their workforces, and how they go to market. Addressing security chall...

Dahua Technology, a globally renowned company in video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, is introducing an integrated security solution, which is designed for off-grid outdoor surveillance. Integrating 4G network transmission technology and solar power into an intelligent surveillance system, this solution aims to create a lightweight monitoring experience for outdoor environments, with electricity and network shortages. Lightweight integrated security solution Bobby Cheung, Pr...

In its latest tech round-up video, IDIS highlights its complete lineup of NDAA-compliant cameras and recorders. Featuring HD and UHD network cameras, plus powerful NVR and enterprise-class PC servers that connect seamlessly to a choice of VMS, IDIS’s end-to-end, NDAA-compliant solutions are being chosen for a growing list of projects in sectors ranging from education, retail, hotels, data centers, and commercial office space. Dome, bullet, and IR cameras The updated IDIS camera lin...

A contract for 10 drones is the first for the Mirach 100/5 V2 target drone, which features new engines, advanced new avionics and enhanced reliability. The Mirach 100/5 V2 will accurately simulate hostile aircraft and incoming missiles, during training exercises, in order to allow the Armed Forces to train with radars and weapon systems in realistic scenarios. Leonardo’s Mirach family also includes the M-40, which provides medium-to-high performance at a price comparable with competitors&...

Secutech India, India’s security business event will mark its return in 2022 re-uniting the security industry from 19 – 21 May at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. As the first edition post-lockdown, the platform will spotlight the latest security technologies, trends, and innovations as well as the post-pandemic response of the industry that is shaping product developments in India’s physical security, cyber security, fire & safety, smart home & automation marke...

WH Security acquired Secure-Tec Protection, based in Monticello, Minn., on January 1, 2022, adding 593 new accounts to its portfolio. Secure-Tec Protection has been in business for more than 25 years and the accounts are located within WH Security’s existing territory. All of the equipment is familiar to WH Security and approximately 90 customers are Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) members. A thorough review of their service and history reports has been completed and...

Capco, a Wipro company, is a global technology and management consultancy, specializing in driving digital transformation in the financial services industry worldwide. With a growing client portfolio comprising of over 100 global organizations, Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology, by combining innovative thinking with unrivaled industry knowledge, in order to deliver end-to-end data-driven solutions and fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments, capital m...

Hikvision, a globally renowned manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions, has expanded and enhanced its popular line of ColorVu cameras with second generation technology that further increases performance to capture clear and colorful images, even in the darkest environments. ColorVu G2 cameras The improved and expanded line of ColorVu G2 cameras incorporates exceptional light-gathering technology employing advanced image processing algorithms and built-in lighting, to provi...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras announces the appointment of Dani Townsend to the role of Sales & Marketing Executive. In her new role at 360 Vision, Dani will join the company developing new customer relationships, new business leads, and maximizing sales through new and existing customers, while contributing to maintaining the high level of service support 360 Vision customers have come to expect. Joining 360 Vision from AMG...

Dahua Technology has appointed Mark Massie as Sales Director for UK and Ireland. Massie will lead Dahua’s business development teams, growing existing relationships with security integrators and creating valuable new opportunities, as the company continues to accelerate growth in its highly valuable UK and Ireland markets. Sales experience  Massie previously held senior sales roles for security equipment manufacturing and distribution companies, including Head of International Sales...

Canyons School District is located in the Southeast region of Salt Lake County, Utah. The school system serves approximately 33,900 students in 44 schools, including 29 elementary schools, eight middle schools, five high schools, and several special program schools.   This large district covers 192 square miles and relies on a well-coordinated bus system to transport 15,000 students daily on bus routes that cover close to 1.5 million miles a year. The district's 200 Transportation Departme...

As part of its commitment to supporting its local communities, Dahua Technology has made two seasonal donations to children’s charities in the UK and Ireland. Dahua asked more than 100 of its top Key Integrator Partners to vote for their charities of choice from a shortlist of five. They voted for Action for Children which received £1,000, and the Irish Youth Foundation which received €1,000. “As part of our commitment to our local communities and giving something back to...

Cold weather can wreak havoc on the video surveillance system, but making sure that the cameras can survive the winter is sometimes an afterthought that occurs only when below-freezing temperatures have hampered their performance. Here is a handy checklist to keep the security solution up and running during the coldest months of the year. Select a high IP rating Cameras in cold climates need a weather-rated enclosure of at least IP66 to withstand harsh weather like snow and sleet. In addition,...

With smart city and building technology on the rise, to make our urban infrastructures data-driven, efficient and more liveable, there has been a focus on the place of video technology. Peter Greener, the Key Account Manager at Milestone Systems reports that the uses of video and sensor tech go beyond security. Its efficiency for other purposes is growing, mainly due to new infrastructures and pressure on city services. Investing in video and sensor technology When developers invest in video a...

Video cameras have been a mainstay of the security industry for many years, ever since they were first used during World War 2. Throughout the decades, video technology has evolved far beyond the basic functionality that many people associate with camera networks. Video cameras have been a mainstay of the security industry for many years, since they were first used by the German army, during World War 2, to record secret V2 rocket testing. Wide use of video cameras The United States followed s...

Videonetics, the world’s first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) announces the integration of its Intelligent VMS 3.0 with Hanwha Techwin’s, Wisenet series of edge analytics network cameras. Hanwha Techwin’s Wisenet series of security products are well-known in the market due to their high performance, quality and value. Wisenet edge analytics network cameras comprising of XNF-8010RV, XNB-6000, QNO-6082R, PNO-A9081R, PNM-9080VQ, and XNP-6320H h...

No matter where the user is located, winter likely brings a host of inclement weather conditions, from icy cold temperatures to intense rain or snow. Can the outdoor cameras install withstand the season? Aside from knowing how to keep the security cameras working in winter, it is also important to understand the camera ratings suitable for the actual outdoor scenario. Dahua has a few simple tips on what to look for when choosing an outdoor surveillance device: IP67 rating Looking at the IP ra...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, awarded the Spanish company Videologic Analytics as "Dahua ECO Partner of the year". The award recognizes the distinctive contributions of Videologic Analytics to the Dahua ecosystem, which includes a savvy video analytic solution for the energy vertical. As an initiative from the Dahua ECO Partner Program, the "Dahua ECO Partner of the Year" award aims to express gratitude and appreciation to the technology partner...

Videonetics, the world’s first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) announces the integration of its Intelligent VMS 3.0 with VIVOTEK, NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) compliant series of edge analytics IP cameras. The technology integration empowers operators to easily configure and change the streaming, imaging, and other parameters of the VIVOTEK cameras using Intelligent VMS 3.0 user interface, and to activate Edge Analytics applications running...