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ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced its programming lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 with in-person and digital experiences taking place 23-25 September at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL and via the online GSX event platform. "Pioneering this year’s Selection Committee has been a privilege," said Dr. Diana M. Concannon, PsyD, PCI, CTM, 2024 GSX Selection Committee Chair. "Our...

TEOCO, the provider of analytics and optimization solutions to over 300 communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide, announces that KPN, a premier provider of communications services in the Netherlands, is utilizing TEOCO's digital airspace management platform, AirborneRF, to support its Drone Connect service, which allows drone operators to connect to KPN's mobile 5G network and select the safest flight route with the best mobile coverage. The ability to launch drone flights quickly and s...

Security is in high demand. In times of growing uncertainty, the need for armored and civilian special protection vehicles is rising. More and more individuals, professionally, politically, or economically prominent, seek protection while on the move. Security Essen, the pioneering trade fair for security, will showcase the options and discreet nature of this protection from September 17th to 20th at Messe Essen/Germany, featuring its own exhibition area. The concept has garnered significant in...

3DX-Ray is pleased to announce that its established Axis-CXi system cabinet-style mail screening x-ray system is the first to fully integrate AI machine learning software functionality. 3DX-Ray, reaffirming its position as an innovator in security and screening technology, proudly announces that the official launch will take place at the prestigious Security and Policing 2024 event in Farnborough, a closed government organization gathering, showcasing the latest advancements in security solutio...

Over recent months, global rivals have made rapid progress in the proliferation of VTOL & Fixed Wing platforms and breakthrough technologies being used and integrated into their military strategies and warfare activities. Such escalation in recognition, advancement, and use, has posed a significant threat to U.S. programs and security, impacting civil and commercial targets alike. With these threats on the doorstep, it is essential to efficiently build out powerful countermeasures against m...

On February 8th, PureTech Systems, under the auspices of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the National Capital Region Security Forum, hosted the 4th government-industry engagement with CBP. This time, the guest speaker was Mr. Henry Laxdal, who currently serves as Deputy Directorate Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD).  Vision and strategy Chief Laxdal provided valuable insights into the evolving vision and strategy of how PMOD...

G4S Academy Director Noah Price spoke at the World Institute of Nuclear Security (WINS) in Vienna on AI. This is an abridged version of his presentation. Contrary to the popular narrative, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for a long time in the security industry; it’s been embedded into cameras since the 1980s. The first kind of video analytics was just a line on the screen and anything that crossed it would create an alert. Deep learning, AI, and analytics...

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...

Businesses must prepare for a double-digit increase in climate change hazards that impact physical security in the next year and could threaten supply chains, people, and finances, according to G4S’s World Security Report. Almost two-fifths (38%) of companies surveyed expect it to impact their company in the next 12 months, an increase of 11% in 2022. The warning comes as the COP28 climate conference continues in the UAE.  Security-impacting hazard 1,775 Chief Security Officers (CS...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, joins forces with TEAL to deliver GSMA-certified eSIM hardware and operating system designed for IoT connectivity, integrating SGP.32 technologies with Teal's Cloud Platforms. Through this partnership, IDEMIA and TEAL demonstrate their commitment to anticipating and supporting tomorrow’s uses of Internet of Things (IoT) technology globally. Dakota Smart eUICC (eSIM) The Dakota Smart eUICC (eSIM), compatible with high latenc...

USA-based Skydio recently introduced the Skydio X10 drone featuring a customized Teledyne FLIR Boson+ thermal camera module at its Ascend Conference on September 20.  Due to the Thermal by FLIR collaboration, professional public safety and critical infrastructure inspection pilots can access the most advanced uncooled thermal imaging technology on the market. Thermal by FLIR program The Thermal by FLIR program is a cooperative product development and marketing program. It...

Since 2009, the International Day for Disaster Reduction has been celebrated on 13 October. Proclaimed by the United Nations, it's a reminder of the urgency of reducing disaster risks. Recorded natural disasters The number of recorded natural disasters has risen steadily in recent decades. These include not only earthquakes, droughts, and volcanic eruptions, but in latitudes above all floods, storms, landslides, and wildfires.  The frequency and severity of climate- and weather-related d...

Dedrone, the pioneer in airspace security, announced the launch of DedroneBeyond, its solution to enable drone operations to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) law enforcement and emergency services when deploying drone as first responders (DFR).   Powered by the same computer-vision-enabled, sensor-fusion AI that currently protects over 500 sites around the world, DedroneBeyond delivers complete airspace situational awareness. This sol...

The industry is showing strong interest in Security Essen as a platform for the security sector. A good year before the start of the fair, the organizers of Messe Essen are pleased about an extremely positive booking level and the return of well-known companies. Julia Jacob, Project Manager of Security Essen, said "Already at this point in time, many exhibitors have booked their stands again. In exhibition areas that are in great demand, we can no longer offer areas in particularly po...

Magos Systems, the pioneer in advanced AI-powered radar for perimeter protection, is proud to introduce its ground-breaking drone detection radar system, revolutionizing the drone detection and protection market with a cost-effective and highly accurate AI-powered drone detection solution. Debuting at the 2023 Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Dallas, Sep 11-13, at booth 4273, the AR-300 Drone Detection Radar from Magos Systems provides a 24/7 holistic approach to countering the threat of drone...

Innovation, sustainability, and new business models are at the heart of the inter-airport Europe 2023, the world’s pioneering trade fair for the global airport community. Visitors can look forward to a broad range of exhibits and live demonstrations by international brands and promising start-ups, supported by an intense program of technical seminars and summit talks, all geared to boost operational advancement, strategic partnerships, and investment to help airports meet their envir...

The Ukraine conflict confirms that wars are also fought in urban environments. Russia is mainly aiming its attacks at the neighboring country’s large city centers. Reliable, technology-supported reconnaissance is a key factor in gaining the upper hand here. Sensors are an important resource for this. Classifying gunshots and drones Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing, and Ergonomics FKIE are looking into the ways that the systems can provide...

ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection pioneer ZeroEyes announced that it has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase I contract focused on threat detection using indoor drones to investigate its potential to fill capability gaps in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).  AI-based video analytics with UAS The integrated solution will combine ZEGS’ AI-based object detection video analytics with confined space unmanned aircraft system (UA...

360 Vision Technology’s Predator HD PTZ camera was recently selected to appear in the Security Journal UK publication. A highly regarded specialist electronic security industry publication, in the article, Tony Holloway, Business Development Manager for 360 Vision’s Predator range, explains why the product is perfect for Drone Detection. What are the applications for drone detection? Airborne drone technology or UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology has changed the world fr...

Huffmaster Management (Huffmaster), the provider of strike services, industrial staffing, travel, healthcare staffing, security services, and more for Fortune 500 and mid-size companies, announces a strategic partnership with Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX). The partnership will combine RAD’s groundbreaking artificial intelligence-driven technologies to strengthen Huffmaster’s hybrid security o...

Arrow Electronics and its company - eInfochips have established a Robotics Center of Excellence (COE) to help customers accelerate time to market for the development of cutting-edge automation solutions for use in manufacturing, digital factories, and other industries. Arrow has teamed with global technology majors - Analog Devices (ADI), NVIDIA, and onsemi image sensors to develop reference designs and proof of concepts that robotics customers can leverage to improve product design. Arrow Ele...

Milipol is thrilled to announce that Milipol India, the latest addition to the Milipol International Network of events dedicated to internal security will take place in New Delhi, India, from the 26th to 28th October 2023. Placed under the patronage of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India along with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and the French Minister of the Interior, this new exceptional event is organized by Interads Exhibition and Comexposium, acting on...

inter airport Europe, the trade exhibition for the global airport industry is gearing up for a strong return: With over 95 % of indoor space reserved or already booked, and still, five months to go, show organizer - RX has announced to open up additional floor space by expanding into Hall C6 of Munich Trade Fair Centre. The increase in demand underlines the growing confidence in airport suppliers amidst signs of a gradual recovery in air traffic. Business and innovation platform L...

Autel Robotics opened the inaugural Autel Robotics' Global Partner Summit at Le Meridien Xiaojing Bay in Huizhou, Guangdong, China on April 26th, 2023. Ground-breaking new products were demonstrated to global partners from all around the world, in a spectacular event headed by Autel Robotics Chairman, Frank Lee. Products on display EVO Max Series, Ecosystem, and Autel Mapper The conference featured the launch and first public viewing of the new EVO Max Series and Ecosystem pro...

The fight against illegal immigration across the channel is a top priority for the French and British authorities. To address this, the two countries have signed an agreement funded by London to the tune of 72.2 million euros for the period 2022-2023. The aim is to set up a “smart border” based on advanced technologies to secure the coastline and avoid drowning on board makeshift boats. It is in this context that the French company HGH has been asked by the Ministry of Interior to p...

Advantech, a renowned industrial AI platform and networking solution provider, will showcase the latest industrial technologies in artificial intelligence (AI), 5G infrastructure and edge computing together with major solution and technology partners at the world’s premier trade fair for industry, Hannover Messe 2023, which is taking place from April 17 to April 21, 2023 (Hall 15 - booth #D52), echoing the theme 'Industrial Transformation – Making the Difference'. Empowering high-pe...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announces the 2023 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognized March 29 during an award ceremony on the ISC West show floor, was Alocity, receiving the 2023 Best New Product Award. Innovative security products Since its inception in 1979, the SIA NPS Awards have b...

The University of York has appointed Siemens to design and deliver a solar array located at the University’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy (ISA) as part of a £1.5 million research project. Funded through the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF), the project will enhance the Institute’s research capabilities to develop and use AI and robotic systems to inspect and maintain solar arrays. The 193 kWp solar farm will create a ‘living lab’ to give insight...

ADT Commercial, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire, and life safety services in the U.S., announced at ISC West 2023 that it has completed its first pilot sale for its EvoGuard brand of autonomous intelligent guarding solutions. Tando autonomous indoor drones The company recently sold the Tando autonomous indoor drones to its existing pilot partner, luxury Swiss watchmaker - Movado to continue field-testing the solution in their distribution center. &...

ONVIF®, the global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, continues to deepen its influence and impact in the physical security market with the dual milestones of surpassing 25,000 conformant products and celebrating 15 years as the defacto industry standard for interoperability. Since its inception in 2008, products that conform to ONVIF profiles have consistently grown in number and scope, beginning with core products such as IP cameras, video management softw...