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i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared tips on protecting the privacy of data captured from video surveillance systems.  According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 137 out of 194 countries have put in place legislation to secure the protection of data and privacy. This trend is expected to accelerate in 2024 as legislation is introduced around the ethical use of AI...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and pioneering provider of cloud-first security solutions, published its Cybernomics 101 report, which examines the financial forces and profit motives behind cyberattacks. The new report reveals the average annual cost of responding to compromises exceeded $5 million. The report also raises the alarm over hackers exploring how they can use generative AI (GenAI) technology to increase the volume, sophistication, and effectiveness of their attacks. 50%...

Advantech, a global pioneer in Industrial IoT, has officially established the ASEAN Shared Service Center (ASSC) in Penang, Malaysia, to enhance customer service in the Asia-Pacific region. The company initiated the first project of ASSC by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Piacom, a system integrator (SI) affiliated with Petrolimex, a Vietnamese petroleum group. UCC Worldwide Expansion Plan Additionally, Advantech has launched the University Co-Creation (UCC) Worldwide Expansion Plan...

Danfoss and Google announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centers. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimize the customer experience, streamline internal work processes, and improve productivity across the organization. This can be done, for example, by using gen AI to colle...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced 2023 YOY revenue growth of 300%, along with an 18% increase in employee headcount. The company achieved rapid expansion across multiple verticals, including the K-12 education market, commercial sectors including retail, gaming, and healthcare, and the U.S. Department of Defense. ZeroEyes achieved multiple milestones during the p...

Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection announced a groundbreaking advancement with the native integration of its Advanced Security and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions. This industry-first move not only reinforces Acronis' position at the forefront of cyber protection but also aligns seamlessly with the recognition that traditional security is insufficient against the surge of AI-driven cyber-attacks. EDR capabilities In response to this growing need, Acronis ensure...

As the number of airline passengers has exploded to surpass the high pre-pandemic levels, airports across the world have been expanding and improvising their security regime and devoting wider resources to make the systems and processes smoother and free of glitches and shortcomings. The entire aviation value chain has been playing a key role in keeping the airports safe and secure as threats have remained a priority since the start of the 21st century. The threats continue to evolve...

Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, proudly launched its state-of-the-art experience center at a grand event in the vibrant city of Dubai. This innovation hub aims to deliver cutting-edge AIoT solutions and immersive technological experiences, demonstrating Dahua’s unwavering commitment to being at the forefront of industry innovation, and collaborating with partners to succeed together in this dynamic new era.  Comprehensive upgrad...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and HACARUS Corporation announced that they have agreed to expand their collaboration in the development of AI-based visual inspection applications for manufacturing. As part of the agreement, Mitsubishi Electric will take an equity stake in HACARUS.  AI-based visual inspection solutions The strategic partnership will leverage the resources and technologies of both companies to increase synergies aimed at maximizing mutual technological and business potent...

Milestone Systems, a pioneering provider of data-driven video management software, has decided to adopt and implement the G7 Code of Conduct for advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, becoming one of the first companies to do so. Author's quote Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone Systems, says: “We need rules to ensure AI is being developed to serve humanity. But companies should not wait for regulation. They must take their own steps to identify and resolve the weaknesses and pitfal...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a strategic partnership with Texas’ Region 13 Education Service Center, which serves as a liaison between the Texas Education Agency and the local school districts. ZeroEyes is now a vendor under the Center’s cooperative contract, a master service agreement that facilitates the tech acquisition process for R...

Amid a new era of technological development, Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, Axis Communications, in conjunction with Taylor & Francis Group’s CRC Press, has released the timely third edition of Intelligent Network Video: Understanding Modern Video Surveillance Systems (Intelligent Network Video). Trajectory of video surveillance  Since the first edition was launched 15 years ago in 2008, technology has advanced at an accelerated pace, profoundly impacting the...

The security industry in 2024 is an exciting landscape that Hikvision is actively navigating. As it embraces technological innovation and adapts to evolving societal needs, it is witnessing the convergence of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data. These innovations are paving the way for smarter, more proactive, and predictive security solutions that are not only robust but also meet the easy-to-use demands of users. In this article,...

Logpoint has announced the release of Logpoint Business-Critical Security (BCS) for SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), a threat detection and monitoring solution for applications built and managed on the SAP BTP platform. Logpoint BCS for SAP BTB offers extensive threat visibility, which helps secure the platform against malicious activities. SAP BTP is a set of integrated services and tools that facilitate application development, deployment, and management. It offers database a...

March Networks®, a global pioneer in intelligent video solutions, proudly announces the launch of its Essential Line (EL) Network Video Recorders (NVRs) at Intersec Dubai. The EL-Series represents an important strategic move by March Networks to offer customers a robust, full-featured video management solution and analytics platform that is both cost-effective and has advanced functionalities. Tailored for multi-site businesses requiring up to 16 cameras per location, both EL...

The world continues to face its toughest software developer shortage, prompting a global movement toward AI-coding assistants to tackle the increasing gap. The International Data Corporation (IDC) has predicted a  global shortfall of 4 million developers by 2025. Software engineer shortage The US Labor Department estimates that the global shortage of software engineers may reach 85.2 million by 2030, resulting in about $8.5 trillion in unrealized annual revenues. Between 66% and 90% of...

Suprema, a global pioneer in AI-based security solutions, took part in the largest global security exhibition, ‘Intersec’, held in Dubai, UAE - the Middle East, from January 16th to 18th, 2024 at booth S2-D33, showcasing its AI-based security solutions. BioStar 2 During the exhibition, Suprema demonstrated the enterprise-level scalability of its security platform, 'BioStar 2'. The newly introduced BioStar2 Multi-Communication Server (MCS) enables multiple server architectures to su...

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced the new Teamcenter® SLM app on Salesforce AppExchange. Developed by Siemens in collaboration with Salesforce, the app connects product engineering and product service operations by bringing together the Teamcenter Service Lifecycle Management solution from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software with Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud and Salesforce Service Cloud.  service-centric business models This new app enables manufacture...

Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), the largest meeting place in Southeast Asia for the global maritime value chain, will return for its 18th installment in Singapore from 13 to 15 March 2024 at the Marina Bay Sands.  The premier exhibition and conference is expected to bring together more than 14,000 shipowners, shipyards, ship management, and technical procurers to meet over 1,400 solutions providers.  Solutions and services “For the past few months, we have been reconnecting with...

CES tends to have something for everyone, spanning tiny gadgets to large industrial machinery. While AI dominated this year’s iteration of the show, there were also plenty of announcements around wireless, IoT and connected cars. The IoT Infrastructure Pavilion seemed to have grown a bit from last year and garnered significant attendance. The breadth of the show has for some vendors made it an even more central platform than the mobile-centric event MWC. As per usual, they spent most of...

IDIS, South Korea’s major in-country manufacturer of video tech, is expanding its range of edge AI cameras, making it easier than ever for a wider range of customers to benefit from industry-best deep learning video analytics across commercial premises, public spaces, and perimeters, to reduce the nuisance of false alarms and pinpoint advanced AI-powered analytics exactly where they are needed most.  Able to accurately distinguish between vehicles and humans and other objects, the ne...

Radiant Logic, the Identity Data Fabric company, has unveiled RadiantOne AI, its data lake-powered Artificial Intelligence engine, and AIDA, its generative AI data assistant. RadiantOne AI RadiantOne AI is designed to complement existing tech stack and governance products by correlating data across multiple sources and providing contextual information to drive better decision-making. The result is a radical reduction in the time and resources needed to gather the data required to effectively...

Sea turtles are ancient sea creatures that have been roaming the earth for more than 100 million years. They are unique aquatic animals that play a vital role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem in the oceans. They help conserve seagrass beds and coral reefs, manage the jellyfish population in the ocean, and transport important nutrients to other living organisms under the sea. The delicate dance of sea turtles as they nest along the coastlines is a spectacle that resonates with many.  ...

Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (Daikin), a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., a manufacturer of heating, cooling, and refrigerant products, and XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, are transforming the possibilities of field service technology through a new strategic relationship. AI- and data-driven solution Together, Daikin and XOi are working to revolutionize the way technicians interact with tech...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, released the 2024 Trends in Video Surveillance report, naming six trends that will directly impact businesses around the world in 2024. This annual report is a resource for business pioneers, security professionals and IT managers, providing information about new technologies such as AI and Licence Plate Recognition (LPR), and analysis and tips about how the technology is being used in schools, global enterprise businesses, ret...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that it has entered into a partnership with Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration.  As part of the agreement, ISS and Convergint will provide end users across a wide variety of different vertical markets with AI-powered video intelligence solutions to help improve and streamline security, safety, and business operations throughout their respective...

Siemens unveiled innovations that are combining the real world and the digital worlds to redefine reality as it opened CES 2024, the world’s pioneering technology gathering. Siemens announced new partnerships and breakthroughs in AI and immersive engineering to enable the industrial metaverse, and highlighted how these technologies are empowering the world’s innovators to thrive using its open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator. Author's quote Siemens is proud to anno...

Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are strengthening their partnership and making it easier for businesses of all sizes and industries to build and scale generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Advanced generative AI technology Domain experts in fields such as engineering and manufacturing, as well as logistics, insurance, or banking will be able to create new and upgrade existing applications with the most advanced generative AI technology. To make this possible, Siemens is...

Abode Systems, the provider of DIY smart home security solutions, announces today the next evolution in smart home security camera offerings, the Abode Edge Camera. First wireless home security camera  Forged in partnership with Morse Micro, the leading Wi-Fi HaLow silicon vendor, and Xailient, the leader in edge AI for computer vision, this category-defining solution is the world’s first wireless home security camera supercharged with AI-at-the-edge capabilities, a transmission ra...

Swann, a global pioneer in do-it-yourself security, announces its products - Swann Security’s ActiveResponse™ Personal Safety Alarm and Swann HomeShield™ AI Security Concierge have both been named CES Innovation Award Honorees in the Smart Home category. The announcement was made ahead of CES 2024, the world’s most influential technology event, happening Jan. 9-12, 2024. ActiveResponse™ Personal Alarm The Swann ActiveResponse™ Personal Alarm is a first-of-i...