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Originally scheduled to run from 30 November - 2 December 2022 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Messe Frankfurt’s technology fairs in Thailand will be held from 1 - 3 November 2023. The decision was made to allow the security, lighting, and building industries adequate time to recover. In addition, the Thailand Lighting Fair will be merged into the Thailand Building Fair to capitalise on the success of the fairs&...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has released the results from a new survey of the SMB cybersecurity market, conducted by research firm - Analysys Mason.  It sought to uncover how SMBs are emerging from the pandemic, and how their business and technology needs are changing. The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology to support growth in the world of hybrid working, unfortunately, many fail to...

Ground Labs, the provider of data discovery solutions, announced its recognition as Compliance Software Solution Provider of the Year in the 6th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards. These honours acknowledge innovation, hard work, and success in a range of information security categories. The programme attracted more than 4,100 nominations from around the world. GLASS Technology™ Powered by GLASS Technology™, Ground Labs’ Enterprise Recon significantly reduces the time...

Videonetics announces that its patented and state-of-the-art Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) is now ONVIF S, G, T, M Compliant. AI and DL framework Powered by AI and DL framework, Videonetics Unified Video Computing Platform encompasses Intelligent VMS, Video Analytics, Intelligent Traffic Management System, Facial Recognition, and Video Computing Platform as a Service (VCPaaS™). Currently, Videonetics has secured more than 145 cities, 80+ airports, 18000+ traffic lanes,...

“Our Haivision Video Wall System has helped us address challenges around immediate access to critical information and transparency of critical data and events for our clients. The system’s ease of use and quick access to critical information are valued enhancements over our old system,” said Jen Greulich, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President Of Security Operations, at Legato Security. The client Enterprise security firm Legato Security Legato Security, headquartered in Salt...

Aritech, a provider of security and life-safety solutions, is pleased to introduce a new immersive customer experience concept for visitors of the 360° Virtual Tour website. Aritech is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. 360° virtual tour experience A 360° Virtual Tour experience, showcasing Aritech’s latest security technology for flexible office environments, is availabl...

OriginGPS, the pioneer in miniature GNSS modules and cellular IoT systems, will present its high-performance solutions, along with several prototypes addressing challenges and trends, such as sports performance monitoring, environmental health, and real-time tracking of practically everything that moves. Exhibited solutions  Products exhibited at the show include a smart baseball providing and transferring raw data on pitches to the cloud, where it may be monitored and analysed to rate ba...

ExtraHop, the pioneer in cloud-native network intelligence, announces that security and solutions provider Axians is using ExtraHop for its core security offering, the Circle of Visibility. This cybersecurity offering marries three solutions—NDR, EDR, and SIEM—to help organisations detect, investigate, and ultimately stop advanced attacks before they can do significant damage. Many organisations have a strong preventative posture, yet have fallen victim to a cyberattack. Significan...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is proud to announce that it has been named to the 2022 Fortune Change the World list, for its OpenBlue solutions and OpenBlue Net Zero Buildings as a Service offering. Fortune's Change the World list recognises companies that use creative tools to address society's unmet needs and is evaluated based on measurable social impact, business results, and degree of innovation. First-of-its-kind digital solution OpenBlue i...

With its new CMS HD series of modular multi-stage vacuum pumps, COVAL offers a robust and powerful solution for applications requiring a high suction flow rate for the vacuum handling of a wide variety of objects. They are ideally suited to performing pick-up and transfer operations in applications such as handling porous parts or emptying large-volume tanks. CMS HD multi-stage vacuum pumps Coval's new CMS HD multi-stage vacuum pumps respond perfectly to the current needs of the industry. Joi...

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has collaborated with AM General to display its Lightweight Vehicle Surveillance System (LVSS) on a HUMVEE 2-CT (2-Door Cargo Truck) during the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) annual conference 2022. The display is a technology demonstrator for future Army mobile command and control (C2) vehicles, integrating newly advanced radar, long-range cameras, and other sensors to detect and defeat threats such as weaponised small Unma...

Adopting facial recognition in access control systems is widespread among businesses and organisations looking to improve building security. There are several important factors to consider when selecting a facial recognition access control system, such as the size of a building and the number of people who will use it. ‍This article will provide an overview of how to choose the most suitable facial recognition access control system for a building security system. This will enable users to m...

Merging state-of-the-art architectural design with the latest technology, Oceandiva London is set to revolutionise the marine environment, as London's newest floating events space. Launching Autumn 2022, the UK’s first CO2-neutral venue on the Thames is part of a wider innovative to decarbonise the Capital's river, working in partnership with Net Zero Marine Services (NZMS). NZMS are pioneering a more sustainable river future, developing a new electric river highway by installing high-ca...

Vemotion Interactive, the UK manufacturer of low-latency, high-performance, plug & play live video streaming solutions for systems integrators and OEM solutions providers, has released Viewer 2.0 enhanced video control software. A cost-effective and powerful viewer and control solution available for existing and new customers, Viewer 2.0 allows users to deploy and professionally monitor Vemotion camera streams, without the need to rely on expensive VMS/PSIM alternatives. PTZ surveillance c...

This week, the UK Government announces that organisations can now apply for up to £200,000 of funding to support research into the cyber security of office devices which connect to the internet, to ensure they are properly protected against hackers. With UK businesses relying on enterprise IoT devices to increase productivity and enable hybrid working, these smart devices collect sensitive data, which can be accessed by other users, making them an attractive target for cyber criminals to...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) reiterates its commitment to cybersecurity as the 2022 Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed every October – begins. “Whether your company is a manufacturer, security solutions developer, systems integrator or firm providing services to the security industry, you will likely face challenges and questions related to cybersecurity and privacy. Just like with physical security, real cybersecurity is achieved through diligent efforts from...

The ASSA ABLOY Group, the globally renowned provider of access solutions, has acquired 100% of the shares in Bird Home Automation GmbH. The aim is to further expand and scale the business in the coming years in view of changing market requirements. Growth opportunities Sascha Keller, CEO of Bird Home Automation, comments: "Having founded DoorBird in 2014 and continuously developed it since then, we have had an incredible journey and built a very successful business. To continue to grow and sc...

Belden, a supplier of network infrastructure solutions, announces the release of its OptiTuff Mini Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunks. Built with the same performance characteristics as OptiTuff Mini Fiber Cables, these fiber trunks are the only assemblies that combine the durability of metal armored solutions with the performance and installation ease of non-armored solutions. OptiTuff Mini Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunks OptiTuff Mini Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunks will protect and organise cables—n...

Paxton Access, the global brand of electronic IP access control, video surveillance, and video intercom systems, continues to expand it’s US team at Paxton Inc. as growth in the business continues to accelerate. Kim Manson has been added to the Paxton Inc. team as the new Vice President of Business Operations. Her role as Vice President of Business Operations is new to Paxton Inc. Kim’s primary objective is to ensure that Paxton Inc. delivers on providing world-class products and se...

Vistacom, a provider of audiovisual, communications, and control room solutions, announces the addition of Robert Schlegel as its new Director of Control Room Sales. In this role, Schlegel will be responsible for sales growth nationally, as well as spearheading sales strategy, building key partnerships, and overseeing a team of account managers. “It’s a particularly exciting time to bring Rob on board,” said Angela Nolan, Chief Executive Officer of Vistacom Inc. Control room...

With the soaring cost of living and the nights getting darker, it is so important to make sure your customers’ properties are protected against theft and crime. Motion detector-activated outdoor security lighting provides strong intruder deterrent solutions, protects properties from theft and provides reliable, high-quality visible lighting. Peace of mind External security lighting is essential to deter intruders from entering or vandalising properties External security lighting is ess...

Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software, announces that Brian Harrell has joined its board of advisors. Harrell’s background and expertise in critical infrastructure protection will support Hakimo’s growth in these markets. In 2018, Harrell was appointed by the President of the United States to serve as the sixth Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection at the U.S. Department of Homeland Secur...

With the soaring cost of living and the nights getting darker, it is so important to make sure the customers’ properties are protected against theft and crime. Motion detector-activated outdoor security lighting provides strong intruder deterrent solutions, protects properties from theft, and provides reliable, high-quality visible lighting. External security lighting is essential to deter intruders from entering or vandalising properties. Sufficient lighting ensures that intruders are re...

Saint Jacut de la Mer, on Brittany’s Côtes d’Armor, faced growing difficulties with access management for their public buildings. As in many other towns across Europe, they looked for a more cost- and time-efficient way to operate. Keys were being lost — and the costs of rekeying put even more pressure on budgets. Town staff needing to hold and track multiple keys was inconvenient and further contributed to key loss. And because different access solutions had been instal...

Dallmeier electronic will once again present its video information solutions to an international audience at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. The video surveillance systems based on the manufacturer's patented ‘Panomera®’ multifocal sensor cameras are already in use in hotspots of more than 35 major German cities and many other metropolises worldwide. Dallmeier electronic will have its own stand at this year's Smart City Expo World Congress from 15 to...

EVVA announces the release of their new AirKey software solution that makes life easier and more comfortable. With the new AirKey release, users benefit from a wide range of new features, which make it easier to organise the access control system. Users can avail even more cleverness with AirKey. Highlights from new AirKey release AirKey allows users to open doors with their smartphone, assign keys by SMS and easily organise the entire access control system online. This update makes the tried...

Every year, the GIT Awards are a good indicator of the acceptance and appreciation of products on the market in the security technology sector. The M16 VdS Thermal Camera has been awarded the silver medal in the fire protection category during the InterSec Forum at the Light & Building trade show in Frankfurt am Main. The MOBOTIX M16 thermal camera has sophisticated technology that has proven itself many times over in fire protection applications. A new feature is the camera's VdS recogniti...

LastPass, has named John N. Stewart, the former and longtime Cisco SVP and Chief Security and Trust Officer, to its board of directors. Stewart brings with him a wealth of leadership experience and cybersecurity expertise. A current angel investor at self-launched Talons Ventures, and board member of several successful data security and technology companies, Stewart is an award-winning and highly sought leader committed to addressing organisations’ core missions, with a proven track recor...

March Networks®, a video surveillance and video-based business intelligence pioneer, announces that it has acquired the FOCUS Business Analytics Platform from DoIT Software Sp.Z.o.o based in Gliwice, Poland. The transaction fast-tracks its transition to cloud video and gives March Networks a new cloud-based data analytics platform that will be integrated into its existing Searchlight software, further extending its ability to deliver operational and business intelligence to its customers....

i-PRO Co., Ltd joins with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS CISA) to raise awareness around cybersecurity for NCSAM (National Cyber Security Awareness Month). The world has seen significant increases in cyber-attacks aimed at critical infrastructure and security products in the last few years, with IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) devices, such as security cameras, becoming prime targets for hackers. Kaspersky analysis According to a Ka...