Internet of Things (IoT) - News

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...

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&...

Vincent Matthys is joining NVT Phybridge as the Sales and Business Development Director for Europe. Vincent is based in Belgium and will be responsible for developing and expanding business development and sales strategies for the European market. Vincent will work closely with marketing and other corporate teams to grow the NVT Phybridge brand and business in Europe. Previously, Vincent Matthys led business and marketing strategies and managed global teams at large and small EMEA-based...

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...

Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in physical security technologies, announced the release of their updated platform technology, Alcatraz Platform V2. The new update includes enabling 3rd Party Access Control System software integration, lowering minimum system requirements, and enhancing troubleshooting tools, which will bring a simplified, and advanced experience to Alcatraz AI customers. Integration of AI technology New, seamless additions to Alcatraz AI’s Platform will enable Alcatraz AI to con...

Veriff, a global identity verification (IDV) provider announced that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). By joining the APN as an AWS Advanced Technology Partner, Veriff becomes part of the global community of Partners leveraging the network to build cloud-based solutions and services for customers across several industries. Veriff analyses more than 10,000 variations of government-issued IDs from over 190 countries in 40 different languages via machine learning a...

Essence Group, a technology group developing IoT-based security, safety, and healthcare solutions and cloud services for homes, families, and businesses announced it was able to meet the vast majority of customer orders for its connected security and senior care devices and systems throughout 2021. Success was achieved due to Essence's strategic partnerships with component suppliers and chip manufacturers, its ability to predict and forecast requirements and place advanced orders according to t...

Yossi Cohen, former head of the Mossad and current director of Softbank's operations in Israel, spoke at a conference of security consultants of the AI Company Oosto held in Raanana, Israel. Cohen, "Why is Softbank in the world of machine vision and Vision AI at all? Governments and corporations around the world today face security threats everywhere - within the organization's facilities, on the street, in the face of threats of damage and theft, and of course in the face of national secu...

Essence Group, a technology group developing IoT-based security, safety, and healthcare solutions for homes, families, and businesses announced it is expanding into the enterprise security market by offering a turnkey and customizable security solution for the enterprise market that will protect people and assets. This expansion into the enterprise market is a significant development for the Group’s security business, which has provided solutions to millions of residential and commercial...

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...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, will return to CES 2022 in Las Vegas to host the Z-Wave Pavilion and the Z-Wave Smart House in Tech West, Venetian Expo, booth 51715. Consuming 5,000 sq./ft of show floor space, industry pioneering Smart Home and IoT member companies will showcase the latest certified Z-Wave products, devices, and solutions across the interoperable ecosystem.  Z-Wave ecos...

Corsight AI, a facial recognition technology provider, has announced a reduction in both gender and racial bias within its Autonomous AI-powered solution, Fortify. The results, published by the globally authoritative National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), highlight the organization’s deeply-rooted commitment to eradicating biases within AI algorithms and follow shortly after various new capabilities were added to Corsight’s flagship product. NIST Facial Re...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, introduces Tyco Kantech KT-2, an adaptable two-door controller that is cost-effective and easy to install and operate for small to medium-sized businesses. This new door controller expands the Johnson Controls line of multi-door control solutions purposely designed for businesses with needs ranging from one door to thousands. The KT-2 seamlessly integrates into OpenBlue, the dynamic platform for connected, safe,...

Senstar, a world pioneer in video management, video analytics, and perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), announces the integration of its Senstar Symphony™ Common Operating Platform with the HALO IoT Smart Sensor from IPVideo Corporation. The integration allows HALO users to monitor alerts and notify personnel of out-of-normal ranges or levels of vaping, sounds and gunshot, chemicals, air quality, and health, within the Senstar Symphony Common Operating Platform. Innova...

Royal Boon Edam International B.V. (Boon Edam), a globally renowned company in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that they have re-launched their next generation high security doors – the Tourlock 180 and Tourlock 120. Both of the models - Tourlock 180 and Tourlock 120 are compliant with the European Standard EN 17352. High security and user safety April 2013 saw Boon Edam architectural revolving doors becoming compliant with the EN 16005 standard. Over...

The decommissioning of nuclear facilities poses major challenges for operators. Whether it is decommissioning or safe containment, the amount of nuclear waste to be disposed of is growing at an overwhelming rate worldwide. Automation to handle nuclear waste Automation is increasingly required to handle nuclear waste, but the nuclear industry is reluctant of fully autonomous robotic control methods for safety reasons, and remote-controlled industrial robots are preferred in hazardous environmen...

Nedap N.V. announces the appointment of Mr. Rob Schuurman (born 1969) as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as of 1 January 2022. This appointment is in line with Nedap’s strategy, which is focused on increasing the organization’s commercial strength. Nedap N.V.’s Supervisory Board intends to appoint Mr. Rob Schuurman as a member of the Board of Directors after announcing the annual general meeting (AGM) on 12 April 2022. From then onwards, the Board of Directo...

Videonetics, the world’s first AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) development company announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, the global pioneer in technology and supply chain services. Headquartered in the United States and representation in 59 countries, Ingram Micro has an established network of 35K+ associates and serves 170K+ customers globally. Ingram Micro will distribute Videonetics AI & DL powered Intelligent VMS, V...

Pindrop, a global technology company that offers security, identity, and intelligence for every voice, has announced that VeriCall Technology, a solution offered by its wholly owned subsidiary, Next Caller, is now the first ANI validation and spoof detection platform, available on Amazon Marketplace for Amazon Connect, a cloud-based contact center service platform. VeriCall Technology This offering will enhance call verification and spoof detection, while enabling businesses to personalize the...

NW Security Group has launched its 34-page management report entitled ‘Video Analytics Adoption Trends UK Business Study’. The report brings together all results and analysis from a comprehensive, England-wide market research study of 152 medium- and large-sized firms, running CCTV systems completed over the last six months. The report reveals that eight of the total 14 video analytics types, which were included in this study, had seen more than 30% adoption and use by businesses, w...

Interface Security Systems (Interface), a globally renowned managed services provider, delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions, to distributed enterprises, has announced that it has appointed Daniel Bordeleau as the company’s Chief People Officer. Bringing over a decade of human resources leadership experience from global, consumer-focused organizations, such as PepsiCo and Diageo, Daniel Bordeleau has a proven track record of successfully...

DNAKE, an industry-renowned and trusted provider of IP video intercom, is delighted to announce the integration with the Yeastar P-series PBX system. With the integration, the DNAKE IP video intercom can be interconnected with the Yeastar P-series PBX system as a “standard” IP phone and be a part of a one-stop telecommunication solution. DNAKE IP video intercom The receptionist can easily open the door anywhere via browsers, mobiles, and IP phones The integration allows the DNAKE...

During the 51st General Assembly of Euralarm, the European association representing the fire safety and security industry, the members have chosen Jon Könz as new President of Euralarm. He succeeds Martin Harvey, who was President for the past three and half years. Before being elected President, Jon Könz was Chair of the Services Section of Euralarm. He is Head of Industry Affairs, at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Euralarm’s 2021 General Assembly The 2021 General Assembly was...

Essence Group, a globally renowned technology group developing IoT-based security, safety, and healthcare solutions for homes, families, and businesses, has announced that it has, since its foundation, deployed over 75 million connected security and personal care devices, and services. Accelerated growth This growth, which has been accelerating rapidly over the last three years, with 15 million device shipments in 2021 alone, is forecast to grow even faster throughout 2022 and is due to reach...

Ava Security has announced the launch of Ava Bullet, a robust, cloud-connected security camera that uses AI, Machine Learning, and acoustic analytics, to help users detect anomalies in real-time and receive proactive incident notifications. Ava Bullet security camera Built with high-quality materials, to withstand vandalism and harsh weather conditions, this security camera is ideal for securing locations across long distances, such as airports, streets, car parks, public transport stations, s...

Patriot One Technologies Inc. announced its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered threat detection and patron screening solutions have been certified by SVS Countermeasures Training, LLC, a third-party organization founded by a former U.S. Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal, for four national standards for use in multiple industries, including large stadiums and venues. The certifications include NIJ-STD-0601-01, NIJ-STD-0601-02, NILECJ-STD-0601.00 Level 2, as well as the Federal Aviation...

Altronix, the globally recognized company in power and data transmission solutions for the professional security industry, continues to expand its industry-renowned line of power and data transmission solutions, with the release of new 2-Port PoE+ Switches. NetWay Series 2-Port PoE+ Switches These latest additions to the NetWay Series provide installers with increased flexibility and efficiency, by allowing two IP devices to be deployed over a single CAT6 cable. These units save time, labor,...

AlertEnterprise Inc., the globally renowned cyber-physical security convergence software firm and digital health data empowerment company, BuddyCheque have announced a strategic partnership, to deliver an integrated digital platform, in order to manage healthcare data, analytics and identity, so as to help businesses safely return employees to offices. Data from BuddyCheque’s digital medical wallet - ConfirmD now integrates with AlertEnterprise Guardian Health & Safety Modules, thereb...

An extended range of HD and UHD video cameras from IDIS gives systems integrators and their end-user customers’ affordable alternatives for NDAA-compliant video. The NDAA line-up now includes a range of 2MP, 5MP, and 8MP camera models, which are ideal for applications of any size from small to medium sites, such as retail outlets, hotels, local government facilities, and offices, through to enterprise users such as utilities, school and university campuses, logistics, and large commercial...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announces the industry’s first enclosure management solution that gives traffic managers and engineers the ability to remotely manage, monitor, and secure traffic enclosures. Utilizing Cloud Link Roadrunner™, an industry-specific NEMA TS2 (National Electrical Manufacturer Association) compliant hardware, combined with the latest in access management software, the...