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Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the release of the new IQ4 NS (No Screen) Security and Smart Home System. The new screen-free system provides the same quality and reliability customers expect from the IQ Panel 4 platform, but at an entry level price. The IQ4 NS allows users to take advantage of the powerful and robust feature set directly from their smart devices for added convenience and cost savings. Custom-Tailored solution Johnson Con...

Viakoo, the award-winning provider of service assurance and management solutions for physical security and IoT/OT systems, has introduced major enhancements to its Device Password Manager (DPM) to enable fast, comprehensive, and coordinated management of passwords within IoT devices and their related applications.  DPM enhancements  Unlike other solutions for password management that do not work with IoT devices or do not recognize the tightly coupled relationship between IoT/OT devi...

Vector Flow, the pioneer, and innovator of AI and data-driven physical security solutions is proud to launch its revolutionary identity verification and employee onboarding solution at ISC West 2023, March 29-31 in Las Vegas. The new iPic App provides fast and accurate photo validation for smoother employee onboarding, making it easier for enterprises to manage their workforce efficiently. Fast and easy approval  "We are excited to launch iPic, which we believe will be a game-changer in...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will be showcasing an entire suite of intrusion, access control and video security solutions in Stand 18033 at the ISC West 2023 Expo, which is taking place from March 29 to March 31, 2023, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. At the show, Johnson Controls will highlight its "one platform" theme by demonstrating how its full range of innovative new products provide the right solution for every customer...

Opening next month from 26 – 28 April 2023, the upcoming Secutech promises to be a productive trade fair for the security industry. The 24th edition will showcase the latest trends in integrated AI and IoT smart security solutions, with over 300 local and international exhibitors poised to present their products in 500 booths across 15,120 sqm of exhibition space at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. Showcasing innovations  "Taiwanese manufacturers are known around the world for...

VIVOTEK, the pioneering global IP surveillance provider, strives to provide comprehensive security solutions and launches the first-ever facial recognition camera that integrates edge computing to help enterprises to quickly identify the gender and age of people in the video on edge, as well as those who are wearing masks.  The camera has a built-in memory card with facial data storage up to 10,000 profiles and achieves a 99% accuracy rate of detection. The camera can also target specific...

SALTO Systems will showcase electronic access control solutions including exciting new products and platforms at ISC West Booth 26069, from March 29-31, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  Smart access control “We have such an exciting slate of access control products and technology for ISC West, including our eagerly anticipated residential solution and industry-specific guidance for healthcare, retail, hospitality, education, residential, coworking, and more,” said Colin DePre...

DEN Smart Home, creators of the first invisible, wireless communicating smart door strike – SmartStrike™ – has launched a newly authorized dealer program to provide exclusive pricing and prioritized order fulfillment to the professional channel. The DEN SmartStrike pioneers an all-new category and is both a CTA Mark of Excellence Award Winner and CES® Innovation Award Honoree. The disruptive access control solution is the first, invisible, wireless smart door strike that...

Salient Systems, a surveillance management software provider, is returning to the International Security Conference & Exposition – also known as ISC West, March 29-31, 2023 to showcase its newest offerings: CompleteView 7.3 and Salient Cloud Services. CompleteView, Salient’s award-winning open cloud video data platform, will be on display at the Salient booth 16089 during ISC West, which will be held at the Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Video management platform ISC West marks an...

Property developers know that on-time and under-budget phrases can never be taken for granted. Especially where renovations or restorations of older properties are concerned. Hidden structural issues, water damage, heat loss, or aging heating systems; can all be significant (and expensive) problems that can set a build back by months. The same goes for property surveys or insurance claims where potential property issues if missed, can cause big problems later on. Damage detection Tradition...

Safetrust, a provider of secure virtual credential solutions, will showcase its managed ecosystem for highly secure global identities at ISC West 2023, the USA's converged security industry trade show, from March 29-31, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credential Manager Credential Manager is the central component of Safetrust’s managed ecosystem, offering a cloud-based portal for administrators to manage end users' credentials through a multi-tenant hosted platform. Advanced security featur...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, has announced its featured products for the upcoming RLPSA Conference, April 2-5, 2023, held in Denver, which will be demonstrated in booth No. 513. “We will be bringing our product range to Denver, which is specifically aimed at the Retail Loss market, including new, exciting, solutions,” said Michael Poe, Director of Product Management at 3xLOGIC. X-Series Edge-Based Deep Learning Analytics Building on the...

DEN Smart Home, creators of the first invisible, wireless communicating smart door strike – SmartStrike™ – has launched a new authorized dealer program to provide exclusive pricing and prioritized order fulfillment to the professional channel. The DEN SmartStrike pioneers an all-new category and is both a CTA Mark of Excellence Award Winner and CES® Innovation Award Honoree. The disruptive access control solution is the first, invisible, wireless smart door strike that in...

Freedom of Information requests reveals that the Department for Education has reported a dramatic decrease in cybersecurity incidents over the last five years. ISMS.online found that while in 2018, the Department for Education recorded 139 cybersecurity incidents, in 2022, they reported only 38. Cybersecurity incident records  The number of cybersecurity incidents recorded by the Department for Education over the last five years are as follows: 1st January 2018 – 31st December...

Pimloc, the company using artificial intelligence (AI) to anonymize personal data in videos, announces the hire of its first sales leader in North America, Tom Fashola, who will serve as Vice President of US Sales. Role In his new role, Tom Fashola will lead the North American sales strategy, including overseeing the launch and scaling of Pimloc’s technology in the United States. Pimloc’s Secure Redact platform uses AI to protect and remove personally identifying information (PII)...

VIVOTEK, the globally renowned IP surveillance solution provider, proactively expanded its AI security business and announced that the company has completed the integration of AI and its new products, allowing VIVOTEK to build users more comprehensive AI security solutions. With rich industry experience and capabilities accumulated over 23 years, VIVOTEK has gradually showcased its achievements in the global market and continued to introduce edge computing to front-end cameras and back-end syst...

Eagle Eye Networks, the globally renowned company in cloud video surveillance, will preview Eagle Eye Camera Direct Complete, showcase the newly enhanced Enterprise Edition, and new AI-powered tools for enterprise businesses at ISC West 2023, taking place at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas on March 28-31.  Eagle Eye Cloud VMS demonstration The Eagle Eye Networks team will meet with current and prospective customers at Booth 20035 to discuss and demo new products and new features of the fla...

At ISC West, March 29 – 31, 2023, in booth 11053, Bosch will showcase new software, hardware, and services that increase security and safety, simplify configuration and maintenance, and enhance ease of use. Products on display Booth visitors will experience the benefits of a new suite of application-specific edge-based artificial intelligence (AI), services for remote management of video recording devices, and the integration of IP horn loudspeakers with video systems. A central stati...

11:11 Systems, a managed infrastructure solutions provider announced the launch of 11:11 Connectivity Solutions, powered by Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, designed to provide secure and dynamic network services, managed connectivity services, and professional services. Organizations can turn to 11:11 as a one-stop shop for cloud, connectivity, and security solutions, resulting in lower costs, reduced redundancy and risk, and improved visibility of their end-to-end infrastructure. 11:11 Connectivity S...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance launched an enhanced Enterprise Edition equipped with AI-powered tools such as Smart Video Search with Smart Layouts and other impactful features designed for large, distributed and multinational businesses.  Enhanced capabilities Complementing the core features of the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS, the enhanced Enterprise Edition adds capabilities for the high-stakes security requirements of enterprise businesses:  AI-power...

Energy security tops the list of the ‘most exciting’ areas of smart utility development, ahead of climate-related and disaster management technologies. This is according to a recent survey among senior professionals at US utility companies, and interviews at the leading utility industry event, DISTRIBUTECH 2023 in February 2023. Commissioned by Wi-SUN Alliance, a global association of industry-leading companies driving the adoption of interoperable wireless solutions for use in smar...

DNAKE smart home products have received two awards for extraordinary aesthetic design and superior functions from the 16th Annual Edition of the International Design Awards (IDA) in the category of Home Interior Products - Switches, and Temperature Control Systems.  DNAKE Sapphire Series Switches is the Silver Prize winner and Smart Central Control Screen- Knob is the Bronze Prize winner. International Design Awards (IDA) Created in 2007, the International D...

The experts at Proxyrack have revealed the warning signs of a hacked webcam and what to do if users find themselves in this position. 5 signs of a hacked webcam Webcam Indicator Light  If the webcam light is on when users aren’t using the camera this could be a sign that someone is accessing it externally. The light isn’t always the indicator as it can be turned off via settings, so check settings to make sure the light is set to come on when the camera is in use. ...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced it was awarded a cooperative contract through NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance), an OMNIA Partners company. Through the partnership, NCPA will provide public sector organizations with access to pre-negotiated, discounted contracts for ZeroEyes’ A.I. gun detection technology.  Cooperative purchasing agreement...

Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions, announces the launch of its FREEmium self-serve environment. Starting immediately, users can signup for a free Lumeo Starter account and start building vision AI solutions without permission, and without significant time, cost, or hardware investments. Vision AI & video analytics platform Lumeo looks to significantly accelerate AI analytic deployment by offering developers, solutions engineers, and technical security teams a &ldqu...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Connect Box, an open and easy-to-use IoT solution designed to manage small to medium-sized buildings. User-friendly approach The latest addition to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Connect Box is a user-friendly approach for monitoring building performance, with the potential to optimize energy efficiency by up to 30 percent and to substantially improve indoor air quality in small to medium-sized buildings such as schools, retail shops, apartments o...

Milestone Systems, a provider of open platform video management, announces that immediately effective, Rahul Yadav joins the Company from TV 2, the Danish commercial public service broadcaster.  At TV 2, Yadav served as their Chief Technology and Digital Officer. Yadav has extensive experience in managing multi-site, global organizations and leading the transformation of digital platforms such as TV 2’s PLAY streaming service. Artificial intelligence “I strongly believe that...

The three highlights of the exhibition include the launch of the 1.8-inch AMD Ryzen™ high-performance industrial motherboard, Intel’s newest Raptor Lake-S and Alder Lake series processors, and the industrial motherboard with the Qualcomm® high-performance QRB5165 processor. Edge computing applications DFI’s booth at Embedded World will focus on smart cities, smart factories, Industrial Pi, industrial motherboards, and rugged products as its key edge computing applications...

Konica Minolta, Inc. announces that the company will strengthen its business in the monitoring and video solution services field, by deploying solutions that use AI and by harnessing its global sales capabilities to maximize sales opportunities and accelerate growth in a growing market. Ensuring social safety and security by imaging IoT Emerging social issues include the growing risk of disasters due to climate change and a shrinking workforce due to an aging society. To ensure the safety and...

Many species on the earth are currently threatened by environmental problems and human activities. To help endangered species survive, technology is increasingly being used as an innovative way to promote sustainability and biodiversity conservation. Hainan gibbons Hainan gibbons (Nomascus hainanus) live in the Bawangling National Nature Reserve on Hainan Island, China. They are listed as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with less than 10 le...