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With only 1 week to go until DroneX Tradeshow & Conference, there’s not much time left to register for the complimentary free ticket. Alongside its sister show, Helitech Expo, DroneX will bring the users a plethora of content and over 50 hours of educational seminars that will help the users to discover the latest advancements and stay ahead as the UAV industry continues to adapt and diversify. Discovering latest advancements DroneX Tradeshow & Conference 2022 will feature: K...

Pangiam announces the appointment of Steven Greenway as President, Pangiam Commercial. In this role, Greenway will focus his more than two decades of commercial airline leadership experience on continuing Pangiam’s expansive growth in the secure movement of people and goods. “Steven is among the world leaders in solving the unique business challenges in global commercial aviation and digital customer experiences,” said Kevin McAleenan, Pangiam’s Chief Executive Officer....

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company, returns to the Global Security Exchange (GSX) show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia September 12-14, 2022. SDS will feature indoor gunshot detection solutions at the show and introduce security end users and consultants to the first ever GSX host location Emergency Operations Tour featuring the installation of the Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System at the GWCC. Integrated gunshot detection solutions dem...

Morse Watchmans, the pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control and management solutions at the 2022 Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Conference and Trade Show, August 9-11 in Tulsa, OK. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at booth #1101.   2022 OIGA Conference and Trade Show “We look forward to being at the 2022 OIGA Conference a...

OPTEX, the sensor manufacturer, has announced its award-winning REDSCAN PRO LiDAR Sensors have been fully integrated with Genetec™ Security Center, to provide enhanced perimeter protection for the highest security sites. The announcement follows a long period of engagement between the two firms, even before the launch of the latest OPTEX sensor series, to ensure the data and algorithms could be fully integrated and interpreted by the Genetec Security Center platform. By integrating the tw...

Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, is proud to announce that company pioneer, Ray O’Hara, CPP, EVP Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, was selected as a top security executive by IFSEC Global Influencers in Security & Fire 2022.    IFSEC Global IFSEC Global is the pre-eminent news source for security and fire safety, with a trusted reputation and a global footprint. It covers developments from across the industries, fro...

Bosch has released its new software version of Safety Systems Designer. On top, there is also a new, free plugin available that enables automatic data transfer between AutoCAD® software and Bosch Safety Systems Designer. This free Bosch SSD Plugin is the only tool of its type offered by any fire alarm system manufacturer. Architects, planners, and system integrators now enjoy the benefit of easily importing fire alarm system devices from floor plans into the Safety Systems Designer software...

The new FLEXIDOME IP turret 3000i IR is a fixed turret camera. The new form factors are cost-effective and support predictive solutions. Recently, SE&N magazine did a full review on this camera, and here is what they had to say about it. Dynamic sharpness and noise filtering Bosch FLEXIDOME IP turret 3000i IR camera surprised right from the start with its sure-footed performance in more than slightly horrible variable lighting conditions that moved between deep shadow and glaring backlight...

Hikvision recently announced the launch of its new DeepinView bullet network cameras with TandemVu technology, expanding the reach of TandemVu technology from PTZ units to bullet-styled models. Situational awareness, security capability As their name implies, the new TandemVu-enabled bullet cameras are also able to monitor large scenes and close-up details simultaneously, maintaining both ‘viewpoints’ for improved situational awareness and security capability. Distinguishing from...

Designing an effective monitoring solution for a large-scale scenario is never an easy task and often faces a heap of challenges. Ordinary cameras are not enough to accommodate the needs of large scenarios, resulting in extensive camera coverage that increases installation, wiring, and maintenance costs. Traditional cameras with subpar zoom capability can't be able to accurately detect human and vehicle targets on the scene or filter out false alarms caused by irrelevant objects. Decentralized...

NXP Semiconductors announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) to jointly develop platforms for a new generation of smart connected vehicles. Hon Hai (Foxconn), the electronics manufacturer and a technology solution provider, will leverage NXP’s portfolio of automotive technologies and its longstanding expertise in safety and security to enable architectural innovation and platforms for electrification, connectivity, and...

Waste management and recycling have long since become important industries. According to forecasts, the waste and recycling industry will grow worldwide in the medium term. In Germany, for example, waste management sales are expected to rise from 40.8 billion euros (2020) to 42.5 billion by 2025. Waste management process A wide variety of materials, bulk materials, hazardous and recyclable materials have to be deposited, sorted, separated, processed, stored, and recycled. In the process, the...

Kami Vision, the computer vision company that provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to SMBs and consumers, announced the company has grown 350 percent since its launch in August 2020. The growth is spurred by its entrance into the healthcare market and increased demand for AI services in the security and safety industry. In response, Kami Vision has created 170 new jobs globally, expanded to 120 countries, and opened a new office in Bangalore, India all to continue to provide cost-eff...

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. and Tower Semiconductor, the foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions announced a collaboration to advance automotive and mobile IC development. Through the collaboration, the companies are developing a new, comprehensive automotive reference design flow using the Cadence® Virtuoso® Design Platform and Spectre® Simulation Platform to provide customers with a faster design cycle, maintaining comprehensive design verification for advanced autom...

ABB opened its new global innovation and training campus at the headquarters of B&R in Eggelsberg, Austria, its global center for machine and factory automation. The new campus will create up to 1,000 additional high-tech jobs and includes world-class research and development laboratories, as well as global training facilities for up to 4,000 people per year in collaboration with universities. ABB invested EUR 100 million in the expansion of the B&R headquarters. Productivity and flexi...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has unveiled the latest version of its powerful but highly flexible and secure access control GARDiS software – Version 2.4. New enhancements include an enhanced Site Plan function, integration to Microsoft Active Directory, and Distributed Communications support for full security and business systems network integration. Additional functionality and features Tina Baker, Software Project Manager at TDSi comments, “It’s no secre...

ZeroEyes, Inc., creators of the only A.I.-based video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces it is in the top 10% of most cyber-secure companies. The rating was issued by BreachBits, a firm that predicts, monitors, and reduces cyber risks through constant systems monitoring and assigns a BreachRisk™ Score based on a company’s risk assessment. By partnering with BreachBits for continuous cyber risk monitoring, ZeroEyes i...

Solar is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. energy industry, with an average annual growth rate of 42 percent, over the past decade. In response to increased demand, Alarm.com is offering an integrated solar monitoring solution for service providers, with a new Solar Automation & Awareness service package and Solar Program Certification Course. Solar monitoring offering Alarm.com’s solar monitoring offering allows customers with SolarEdge and Enphase inverters (which com...

Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, is introducing UltraDNS2, a dual set of DNS resolution global anycast networks that work seamlessly together to provide even greater redundancy and higher availability of DNS resolution services. The new offering may be purchased only as a bundle, so the second network, UltraDNS2, is exclusively available to customers of UltraDNS. UltraDNS2 provides two networks that offer t...

To enjoy the benefits of connected security, businesses need security technologies that work seamlessly with each other. In a recent survey of industry professionals, over 90% noted the critical importance of integration across building management functions. But why is integration judged to be so important? What exactly are its benefits? And how can an organization reap them? There are several ways a connected access solution can help a business to do more both enhancing security and contributi...

HITEC 2022 (HITEC Orlando 2022) will be held from June 27 to June 30, 2022, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Hosted by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), HITEC provides top-notch hospitality technology education and a trade show highlighting the latest products and services. “We’ll show how SALTO access control enhances the hospitality industry ecosystem, by allowing HITEC visitors to don virtual reality gear and step into a s...

The new DoorBird A1121 IP access control device is available worldwide. The WiFi/PoE-enabled stand-alone solution provides secure access control via keypad PIN codes or RFID transponder to garages, side entrances, and service rooms. Access control device Bird Home Automation, the Berlin-based manufacturer of IP video door stations, launched the DoorBird A1121 reaching a new milestone in the field of intelligent door communication. The new access control device with a keypad and RFID function...

DNAKE, an industry-renowned provider of IP video intercom and smart home solutions, is honored to receive the prestigious "2022 Red Dot Design Award" for the Smart Central Control Screen. The annual contest is organized by Red Dot GmbH & Co. KG. Awards are given out each year in several categories, including product design, brand and communication design, and design concepts. DNAKE’s smart control panel won the award in the product design category.   Smart central control s...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced its collaboration with Claroty, the security company for cyber-physical systems across industrial, healthcare, and commercial environments. Addressing cybersecurity concerns Announced at ARC Forum Orlando (June 6-9, 2022), the agreement builds on the existing relationship between the two companies and leaders in their respective industries. Schneider Electric will integrate Th...

After the pandemic, companies are looking at how they can handle their capacity more flexibly. As a result, Nedap is seeing more and more office buildings used by different companies. These multi-tenant buildings are increasingly sharing their facilities, including parking spaces in the parking lot. MOOV Multi-Tenant software solution As a manager, ensure that the setup is the parking facility efficient and making optimum use of the parking spaces per company, without being time-consuming or f...

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...

Scality announces the availability of its Scality S3 Object Storage on the HPE GreenLake Cloud Services platform to accelerate on-prem cloud services for customers who want to retain their data sovereignty, scale easily and manage costs. The two companies are committed to solving the greatest data challenges across the globe and together are delivering innovation that helps more businesses achieve results that drive the success of their businesses. Increasing capacity requirements For organiz...

AudioLINK+ is now faster, quieter, and more reliable than ever before. The second iteration of Aico’s award-winning AudioLINK technology makes it easy to access real-time data from alarms via the free AudioLINK+ app. AudioLINK+ AudioLINK+ extracts the same data as AudioLINK, but does this quicker and quieter than before to reduce disturbance and does not affect any other functionality of alarms. With the average time to take a report taking between 4-7 seconds, AudioLINK+ technology make...

Delta, a world-class provider of industrial automation solutions, will present its portfolio of high-performance industrial automation systems at the 2022 SPS Italia to reflect the market need for smart manufacturing and production. These include the AX series motion controllers based on the CODESYS development environment, the new ASDA-B3 series servo systems, and the DVP50MC PLC motion controller. “Automation and digitalization play important roles in smart manufacturing,” says Lu...

MOBOTIX has been working successfully with the Vaxtor Group as a Technology Partner over the last few years, therefore, the acquisition of the Spanish company that develops automatic character recognition software, using video technology, was a logical consequence of this intensive cooperation. Review of the acquisition The strategic expansion was already announced on January 17, 2022, after the purchase agreement for 100% of the company shares was signed. Due to the exceptional importance of...