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Smiths Detection, a global pioneer in threat detection and security screening and a business of Smiths Group, has announced a new partnership with NeuralGuard to advance AI-driven threat detection in security screening. NeuralGuard’s AI technology is undergoing integration and certification for use with Smiths Detection’s HI SCAN 6040 2-is. This collaboration was undertaken as part of Smiths Detection’s Ada Initiative, the company’s structured framework for accelerating...

PureTech Systems Inc., a pioneer in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for wide-area perimeter and border security, is proud to announce the integration of its patented, award-winning SaaS solution, PurifAI™, with IMMIX’s CS & GS video monitoring platforms. This integration delivers a breakthrough in video alarm validation, significantly reducing nuisance alarms while enhancing the efficiency of both self-monitoring and central monitoring operations. PureTech’s ad...

Vemotion Interactive, the UK manufacturer of low-latency, high-performance, plug & play live video streaming solutions, has further enhanced its range of V-TX intelligent video transmission technology, employing new AI based analytics. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been a cornerstone of achieving ‘more with less’ in various industries, offering capabilities like pattern recognition, predictive analytics, and automation. However, its integration into video surveillance, e...

EnviriCard Retail and Trade Cards Empower Businesses to Champion Global Forests Ahead of International Day of Forests 2025, themed this year for Forests and their impact on Food Security. Carbon Quota Data Reveals Enviricard Products Slash Carbon Footprint to 57% of that for PVC Plastic Cards, Driving Sustainable Choices for Forest Conservation Sustainability in your wallet Enviricard empowers businesses and consumers to protect global forests through climate-friendly choices  Enviricar...

Eviden, the Atos Group business pioneer in digital, cloud, big data and security announces a strategic collaboration with Supermicro to distribute Supermicro’s AI SuperCluster with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 solutions, across Europe, India, Middle-East and South America.  This collaboration underscores both companies' commitment to advance enterprise AI capabilities and deliver innovative solutions to meet the growing demand for trillion parameter AI models training and inference. Optimized...

Allied Universal® today announced that Taylor Carr has joined its Technology Services business unit as senior vice president of operations.  In this role, Carr will oversee operations and drive growth across all revenue segments of the business. Experienced industry leader Carr has more than 25 years of experience in the technology and security industriesCarr has more than 25 years of experience in the technology and security industries. Most recently he served as president for Visi...

The UK’s Security & Policing 2025 expo opened in Hampshire, bringing together government officials, law enforcement agencies and policing-tech vendors to discuss the latest developments in public safety and security.  This year the event will focus on counter-terrorism, border security, cyber threats and the use of AI in policing. Tech companies to watch Thales will showcase its AI-driven border security solutions, which are designed to support identity verification processes a...

International cybersecurity and medical imaging IT company Sectra (STO: SECT B) is delivering a system with hardened, secure mobile devices to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.  The solution will streamline the day-to-day work of the Prison and Probation Service’s employees and also provide inmates with controlled, secure access to digital services and information. The system has been developed to protect against various security risks and threats, both internal and external....

Iris ID, a global pioneer in iris recognition technology since 1997 has secured a significant new partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS), to add over two hundred more Iris ID iCAM TD100A units to their Livescan systems. This further cements the growing popularity and efficacy of iris recognition technology for law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, and their partners. As a biometric, iris recognition is deemed the most accurate modality over either fingerprint or fac...

Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control solutions revolutionising security through facial authentication, announced the appointment of Rick Nee as the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Joining at a key time for company growth in parallel with the increasing demands for solutions in the security market, Nee brings with him vast experience in developing and scaling successful go-to-market teams. Increasing demands for solutions Wit...

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an order valued at approximately $23 million to assist in the deployment and integration of long-range radio frequency (RF) critical communication systems. As part of the award, the Company is expected to provide critical hardware as well as technical services designed to enhance the long-term availability of US government strategic RF communications capability in critical regions of the world. Protecting people and infrastructure...

PureTech Systems Inc., a pioneer in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for wide-area perimeter and border security, announced the successful completion of system acceptance testing at a major U.S. metropolitan rapid transit agency. The testing demonstrated the company’s capability to address a significant safety and operational challenge: detecting debris and items on transit tracks to mitigate disruptions and enhance commuter safety. PureTech's RIDS Solution PureTech's RIDS for Rapi...

Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and security screening technologies, and a business of Smiths Group, announces that its state-of-the-art IONSCAN 600 detectors will be tested by the Polish railway, PKP Group. The six-month pilot, the first in Poland, will help develop standards for future anti-terrorism and anti-sabotage systems, strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure. The equipment was loaned by the Directorate General for Home Affairs and Migration (DG HOME) o...

Sparsh CCTV, a pioneer in innovative security solutions, and Cron AI, a pioneer in deep learning-based 3D perception technology, are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership designed to redefine video surveillance, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and infrastructure automation. By integrating edge computing, LiDAR, 3D perception, and camera technologies, this collaboration aims to advance safety, efficiency, and automation in transportation hubs, smart cities, border security, mob...

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT, together with the Förderkreis Deutsches Heer (FKH) is hosting this year's FKH Autumn Symposium, which will take place in Heidenheim on 23 and 24 October. The two-day event brings together representatives from politics, industry, research and the military to exchange views on current trends and technologies in defence technology.  Current challenges and solutions The presentations will provide an option for detailed analysis and a skilled exchange...

OSI Systems, Inc. announces that its Security division has successfully commenced operations in Uruguay in collaboration with its Ministry of Economics and Finance to enhance security and efficiency at Uruguay's ports and borders through advanced customs screening applications. OSI Systems CEO Deepak Chopra commented, "We are excited to begin the operational phase and look forward to supporting Uruguay’s customs and border security activity.” Ongoing management training The Compa...

PureTech Systems Inc., a pioneer in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for wide-area perimeter and border security, announced the release of its new Interface Control Document (ICD).  This essential document provides detailed information on the interfacing requirements necessary for integrating PureTech Systems’ advanced autonomous perimeter detection, tracking, and alerting into third-party C5ISR, VMS, PSIM, and other Command and Control systems. Existing security systems The n...

WJ Group, the UK’s road marking and highway safety business, is excited to announce the acquisition of Sunstone IP Systems Ltd, a pioneering sustainable technology company specialising in solar-powered surveillance and communications platforms. Solar CCTV System (SICS) Sunstone IP Systems is known for its innovative, award-winning products such as the Solar CCTV System (SICS), a cutting-edge solution that provides surveillance and data transmission in off-grid locations. They have b...

PureTech Systems Inc., a pioneer in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for perimeter and border security, is proud to announce the appointment of Ben Renshaw as Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Mr. Renshaw brings over two decades of experience in security technology, having founded Veltek International Inc. in 1998 and played key roles in pioneering companies like Optellios, Duos Technologies Inc., and 4D Security. His most recent position was Vice President of Sa...

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an order from an international customer for approximately $10 million to provide the Company’s Z Backscatter® Van (ZBV®) cargo and vehicle inspection systems including follow-on maintenance, training, and support. These inspection systems are expected to be deployed for border customs applications. Advanced security solutions OSI Systems’ Chairman and CEO, Deepak Chopra, commented, “We look forward to de...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software released its 2024 Future of IT Survey Report, which surveyed IT service providers from the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. Based on the report, increasing IT productivity through automation and AI usage are among the top priorities, while IT cybersecurity remains an area for growth, with IT service providers anticipating it will be one of its primary investment areas. AI Investment: AI taking centre stage AI...

Following the delivery of the first batch in 2023, solution specialist HENSOLDT is equipping the German Armed Forces with 90 additional Spotter 42. The enhanced Spotter complements HENSOLDT's Spotter 60, which is already in use in the troops, and replaces a predecessor model. Spotter 42 Compared to the Spotter 60, the magnification range of the Spotter 42 starts at six times instead of twenty times. The Spotter 42 is therefore optimised for use with night vision and thermal imaging attachment...

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued the following statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions to keep American families together and to streamline a pathway for Dreamers to access waivers relating to high-skilled labour visas for which they are qualified: “Today, the Department of Homeland Security is taking action to keep American families together and end the fear and uncertainty these families face when one spouse is a United States citizen and...

Being the catalysts of growth, smart cities are founded on a technology-powered infrastructure. Digitisation in global economies has led the way to a transformative shift to smart security, universal convenience, and accelerated advancements. By 2026, smart cities will be expected to generate an economic benefit of USD 20 trillion globally. Reliable technological solutions Unfortunately, crimes and offences are also becoming high-tech, challenging the balance in the socio-economic ecosystem....

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security has added another manufacturing accolade to its list, taking home the award for Security Manufacturer of the Year at the 2024 Fire & Security Matters Awards held in Coventry.  Manufacturer of the Year The Manufacturer of the Year award recognises a manufacturer of security systems that have gone above and beyond in its commitment to innovation and/or its systems meet the highest standards.  This recent award win follows a string o...

Current UK Managing Director Andy Madge will retire, effective 1 July 2024, handing over responsibility for the UK and Ireland subsidiary to Mike Garrod. Mike Garrod, with extensive experience in the aerospace and defence sectors, joined Frequentis UK on 13 May to begin a phased handover to close Andy’s seven successful years as Managing Director of the UK and Ireland subsidiary.  Frequentis UK Frequentis UK operates across all five Frequentis business segments, including civil and...

ISC West 2024, held in Las Vegas, marked a significant milestone for PureTech Systems as it announced reseller agreements with two major companies in the security industry, i-PRO and Magos. This strategic move not only expands PureTech Systems’ portfolio but also reinforces its commitment to provide the most comprehensive, easy-to-integrate, and reliable AI-boosted, geospatial video analytics and sensor fusion software solution for perimeter protection. With these initiatives, PureTech Sy...

PureTech Systems Inc., known for its advanced geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for critical infrastructure and border security, announces its new status as a reseller of Magos Radars. Detect, classify, track, alert The initiative marks a significant step in PureTech Systems offering a turnkey solution for effective perimeter protection. The award-winning combination of technologies has been recognised for its superior capability to autonomously detect, classify, track, alert, and deter s...

The International Organisation for Migration reports that the migrant flow has been steadily rising, with the numbers swelling from 153 million in 1995 to 281 million in 2022. Concurrently, the quality of counterfeit documents keeps advancing. Under these circumstances, the need for more sophisticated border control tools has never been greater. Regula steps up to this challenge by upgrading its Regula 4205D, a one-of-a-kind device designed to significantly enhance the efficiency and...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announced it will be appearing at the Official UK Government Global Security Event, Security & Policing 2024, which takes place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre between 12th and 14th March 2024. Appearing on Stand P104, TDSi will be showcasing the TIL Technologies Tillys Cube Access Control Units and Microsesame Cube Software, which are ANSSI certified making them ideal for deployment across critical n...