France security industry review

Sectigo, a pioneer in digital certificates and automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), announced the purchase of Entrust’s public certificate business, marking a transformative milestone in the company’s history. This strategic move significantly expands Sectigo’s enterprise business, doubling its footprint and reinforcing its position as a pioneer in delivering trusted digital security solutions. New opportunities for Sectigo The acquisition unlocks new growth opt...

The new Dallmeier AI High-Resolution Counting App enables precise counting even with a large number of people and vehicles in the analysis area. AI High-Resolution Counting App The app allows the definition of multiple counting zones, the setting of the counting interval, and the definition of limit values that trigger a message to the client software if they are exceeded or undershot. Typical applications for the Dallmeier AI High-Resolution Counting App are counting people in the airport wa...

Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) that specialises in smart technologies for businesses and communities, announced that it will provide the Youth Crisis Centre (YCC) with smart video camera technology with AI analytics capabilities to help strengthen safety protocols and provide monitoring across its facilities. Founded in 1974, the Youth Crisis Centre is a pioneering facility and nonprofit in Jacksonville, Florida. YCC has remained dedicated to its...

3xLOGIC, the pioneering provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, unveils VIGIL 13, the latest software and camera release for 3xLOGIC’s Video Management solution. It adds many powerful features to the 3xLOGIC lineup, including edge-based deep learning analytics to improve response times, situational awareness, and investigations. With this release, 3xLOGIC offers Automatic Name Plate Recognition (ANPR), Anti-Loitering and Perimeter Protection, Remote Analytics Confi...

AxxonSoft, a pioneer in AI-powered video management software, and Eurotech, a pioneer in edge computing solutions, are launching a strategic partnership to deliver advanced AI-enabled video surveillance solutions. AxxonSoft’s intelligent VMS This collaboration combines AxxonSoft’s intelligent video management system with Eurotech’s cybersecurity-certified ReliaCOR hardware platforms featuring the NVIDIA Jetson Orin technology for AI at the edge. In cooperation, AxxonSoft and...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced the launch of their newest product, STORM LP-X, an all-in-one latent print software to encode latent prints, submit searches, and compare prints, allowing examiners to quickly and easily search latent prints against their state system and the Next Generation Identification (NGI) system, a database of biometric and criminal history information for individuals developed by the FBI&rsqu...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced The City of Edinburgh Council is using Genetec™ Security Centre as the backbone of its Smart City Strategy. The software is transforming public safety, city services and urban planning by allowing the council to manage all smart city technologies from a single interface. New applications and technologies The council’s Smart City Strategy focuses on introducing innovative technologies to manage aid...

Exein, the embedded IoT cybersecurity company, and MediaTek, a global pioneer in semiconductor solutions, have announced a groundbreaking partnership that transforms device security on a massive scale. Exein’s advanced cybersecurity technology will be natively integrated into MediaTek’s Genio platform, starting with the 24.1 release of MediaTek IoT Yocto. This collaboration will bring powerful security features to billions of connected devices worldwide. MediaTek Genio product...

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the annual meeting place for the audiovisual and systems integration industry. It will take place for the 21st time in 2025. DoorBird, a manufacturer of smart door communication products, will also be at ISE from February 4 to 7 to present its innovations. At stand 2H300, visitors can get to know the wide range of door communication products and see the features of the latest product developments for themselves. D31TDH and D31TDV With the IP video door...

New technology advancements significantly increase efficiency and productivity in any industry, including physical security. Enhanced innovation both creates new products and services and improves existing products, all for the benefit of security manufacturers, integrators, and end users. Companies that embrace new technology stay ahead of the curve and gain a significant competitive advantage. In addition, they can differentiate themselves in the marketplace. We asked this week's Expert Panel...

Security technology has witnessed huge advancements in recent years, particularly for those protecting critical assets or information. Facial and fingerprint recognition, ANPR and even 'mac addresses' or a person of interest's gait, now all make up the technology toolbox of forward-thinking organisations' security policy. However, humans remain the weakest link in any security chain, and the only way to correct this is to eliminate the human burden, argues Richard Hilson, head of sales for secu...

Access control solutions will continue their evolution in 2025 as organisations assess and adapt to dynamic and increasingly dangerous threats. Trends to watch include the growing adoption of mobile access credentials and digital IDs, and the integration of digital and physical security and other technologies. Other ongoing trends include the integration of AI into access control solutions and the increasing adoption of contactless biometrics for enhanced convenience.  New access control...

2025 is likely to see further advancements in artificial intelligence, with potential impacts on various aspects of society, including the security industry. The new year will also require security professionals to adapt to changing market conditions and develop contingency plans for unforeseen events. Industry changes will accelerate and challenge everyone in the security market to keep up. Making specific predictions for the new year can be a struggle, but we asked our Expert Panel Roundtable:...

Big news on the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) front is closing out 2024, a year in which several shifts changed the face of the physical security manufacturer community. Announced in December, German giant Bosch Group is selling its Building Technologies division’s product business for security and communications technology to the European investment firm Triton.  Bosch division selling to Triton  The transaction encompasses three business units – Video, Access and...

With the year 2025 stretched out before us, there are many techniques one could use to predict what will happen in the new year. You might analyse historical data and analyse future trends. Or you could try statistical or economic modelling. Or you could develop multiple scenarios based on various assumptions to explore potential outcomes. Or you could just check your email. At this time of year, my email is full of industry folks looking to predict what the future holds in 2025. Ranging from...