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Genetec's new AutoVu ANPR plugin boosts investigations

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced the AutoVu™ ANPR Analysis Reports plugin, an advanced investigation tool that expands ANPR-based forensic search capabilities within Genetec™ Security Centre. The new plugin empowers law enforcement officers and investigators to quickly narrow down a pool of suspects using vehicle behaviour patterns—specifically driving speed and travel cohorts. By eliminating manual data sorting and enabling ta...

Hanwha Vision enhances mobile cameras with AI tech

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has added AI capabilities to its compact range of mobile cameras. The range, including models TNV-C8014RM and TNV-C8034RM, showcases powerful AI analytics, alongside colour detection of clothing and vehicles, and dynamic privacy masking. At only 55mm in height, the solution is discreet and well suited to spaces with low ceilings, such as buses and trains. Dynamic Privacy Masking Dynamic Privacy Masking is a standout feature of the AI mobil...

Elite Interactive: TMA 2025 finalist for excellence

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime and catastrophe prevention, announces that the company was selected this month as one of three finalists for The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) 2025 Excellence Awards. The prestigious program nominated Elite for its highest honour, Monitoring Centre of the Year. The TMA Excellence Awards recognise any FM-Approved, Intertek/ETL or UL‐Listed monitoring centre a...

SIA calls for tariff relief for security industry products

The Security Industry Association has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative - Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce - Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products and asking that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for product-specific exemptions. Security industry – key segment of the U.S. economy The security industry is an important segment of the U.S. economy, contributing over $430 billion The secu...

IDIS explosion-proof cameras enhance security

IDIS, the largest in-country manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, now offers an extensive and versatile range of intrinsically safe explosion-proof ATEX, UL, and IP68-rated cameras. The new lineup is already delivering operational, financial, and safety benefits in risk-critical applications. It includes explosion proof versions of IDIS’s multi award winning 12MP and 5MP fisheyes delivering wide-area coverage without blind sports; quad high definition 5MP mini-dome camer...

Rutgers report: Drones enhance police efficiency

A new report jointly issued by the Rutgers University Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience, the Global Consortium of Law Enforcement Training Executives (GCLETE), and the Life Safety Alliance (LSA) addresses rising concerns from civil liberties groups over the use of drones by law enforcement. The comprehensive white paper presents evidence that unmanned aerial systems (UAS)—commonly referred to as drones—are saving lives, improving officer safety, and increasing poli...

AlarMax boosts sales team with new manager appointment

AlarMax Distributors, Inc., a national pioneer in security and surveillance distribution, announces the appointment of Barbara Ann Perkes as Sales Manager – Strategic Accounts. With over a decade of expertise in low voltage and autonomous security technologies, Perkes brings a powerful mix of business insight, customer-first thinking, and transformational leadership to the AlarMax team. Barbara leadership roles A visionary sales and marketing executive, Barbara has built her career on...

Smiths Detection's SDX 6040 revolutionising cruise security

Smiths Detection, a pioneer in threat detection and security screening technologies, and a business of Smiths Group plc, announces it is to supply SDX 6040 X-ray inspection systems to a number of major cruise lines. With thousands of people and large quantities of cargo coming onboard, screening systems are vital in helping detect weapons, explosives, drugs, and other prohibited items hidden in luggage or supplies. SDX 6040’s portable and flexible design SDX 6040’s portable and fl...

MOBOTIX innovates with certified fire protection cameras

MOBOTIX consolidates its position as a pioneering provider of innovative fire protection technologies: MOBOTIX thermographic cameras have again received the “Technical Evaluation of Suitability” (Evaluación Técnica de Idoneidad). The certification according to the strict requirements of the Spanish Fire Protection Systems Regulation (Reglamento de Instalaciones de Protección Contra Incendios/RIPCI) was issued by Applus, a certification body recognised by the Sp...

LOOKOUT marine AI camera with navigation light

LOOKOUT, a pioneering provider of marine AI systems for safety, announced the expansion of its product line by introducing a new camera featuring an integrated navigation light. This new camera system offers enhanced safety and greater installation flexibility and is available in LOOKOUT's classic blue and white, matte black with carbon accents and custom colours by request, to complement a wider range of vessel designs. Advanced AI vision cameras LOOKOUT has solved a common installation dile...

ADI | Snap One at ISC West 2025: Explore new innovations

ADI | Snap One is demonstrating its expansive portfolio at ISC West 2025 from April 2 – 4, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In Booth #12043, visitors can explore an assortment of technologies and solutions across multiple product categories, including security, video surveillance, automation, power, networking, remote management, data communications, fire and life safety, smart living, and more.  ADI | Snap One exhibits at ISC West 2025 “As a combined business,...

ZeroEyes AI gun detection in Calhan schools

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation. Has announced that its gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed at Calhan School District (CSD) in Calhan, Colorado. The proactive security technology has been integrated to protect students, staff and visitors at all of the district’s schools. Proactive threat detection The ZeroEyes Gun Vi...

Hanwha vision innovates with Wisenet 9 AI SoC

The future of security requires smarter, more efficient and secure solutions, and Hanwha Vision is helping to drive this transformation with the launch of its most advanced AI-powered System on a Chip (SoC), Wisenet 9. After nearly four years of extensive research and testing, Wisenet 9’s advanced features help elevate our cameras into an AI-driven era, setting a new standard for performance, accuracy, and security. Unmatched clarity “With Wisenet 9, you can count on the superior...

Innovative EBIV flow visualisation by iLA_5150 GmbH

Modern measurement technologies enable high-precision detection of the movement of liquids and gases - and thus provide valuable data for numerous applications. How does the air flow around an aeroplane? How does the blood move through our veins? And how can pollutant emissions in combustion processes be minimised? For this purpose, speed, direction, pressure and turbulence within a flow are analysed in order to increase efficiency, ensure safety and drive innovation in a wide variety of areas....

Omada & VIGI unify networking solutions at ISC West

Omada by TP-Link and VIGI by TP-Link, TP-Link Systems Inc.’s exclusive business solutions brands, are set to make waves at ISC West 2025 with the debut of their groundbreaking unified networking and surveillance solutions. At the event, the brands will showcase a seamless integration of VIGI’s cutting-edge surveillance solutions, Omada’s comprehensive networking systems, and the Omada Central platform—a revolutionary cloud-based solution that unifies the management of ne...

FLIR thermal cameras for maintenance efficiency

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is set to showcase its maintenance portfolio at Maintenance NEXT from April 8 to 10 in Rotterdam. FLIR Si1-LD acoustic camera FLIR’s main highlight at Maintenance NEXT will be the new Si1-LD industrial acoustic imaging camera, which brings faster and more accurate compressed air leak detection to those operating on a limited condition monitoring budget. Si1-LD offers improved detection and quantification capabilities in comparison with the existing...

FLIR launches JCU-4 for enhanced marine camera control

FLIR, pioneer in high-performance marine thermal-imaging systems, announced the launch of the new FLIR JCU-4 remote control, offering precision camera control and an elevated, yet simplified user experience. Providing confident control of FLIR marine thermal and visible cameras, the FLIR JCU-4 remote control is designed for FLIR marine cameras and is compatible with the M232, M300, M400/M400XR and M500 series, as well as legacy models. It offers pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities, and control of...

Zenitel launches innovative building intercom solutions

Zenitel, a global pioneer in Unified Critical Communication solutions, is launching two new innovations for mixed-use building communication solutions: the Zenitel Display Door intercom (ZDD-1) and the Zenitel Slim Door intercom (ZSD-1). This launch further strengthens Zenitel’s position as a market leader in audio communication solutions. Amazing sound, effortlessly integrated New door entry intercoms are engineered from the ground up, offering a premium audio experience With 125 year...

Intellicene monitoring hub: security management solution

Intellicene, a pioneer in unified security management, announced the release of the Intellicene Monitoring Hub, a solution designed to simplify and automate security system health checks. By continuously monitoring the status of devices across a network, including cameras, servers, and edge devices, it ensures the system’s health while also offering clear insights to address any issues before they disrupt operations. Security concerns and solution Security teams face increasing pressure...

AI-Powered video analytics by IDIS and Vaidio

Opening exciting new AI-powered security, intelligence and operational benefits for video surveillance users, ISC West will see confirmation of a global tech partnership between IDIS and Vaidio for the launch of a joint solution to speed critical operations across a range of use cases with advanced, customizable video analytics. The IDIS-Vaidio joint solution comprises an extensive new suite of AI video analytics tools, integrated with IDIS Solution Suite VMS to work seamlessly with any camera...

IDIS Smart Privacy Masks - Real-time Surveillance Solution

IDIS has launched IDIS Smart Privacy Masks. This patented, real-time privacy masking solution protects individuals’ identities while enabling more accurate, reliable, and responsive real-time video surveillance operations. IDIS Smart Privacy Masks eliminate the challenges associated with conventional masking techniques, such as the inability to detect people and the failure to apply masking and zone settings that can blur entire areas, making it hard to distinguish people from objects. S...

Cozaint and HPE elevate Video Surveillance Storage

Cozaint Corporation, a pioneer in innovative video surveillance solutions, announces the successful validation of its MARCIA middleware software on LTO (linear tape-open) tape storage and servers from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The technologies deliver a powerful, reliable, and cost-effective solution for managing and archiving massive volumes of video surveillance data. Efficient data management The report confirmed the solution's efficient VMS video management Rigorous testing, conducted...

Streamline operations with Eagle Eye Automations

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched Eagle Eye Automations. A flexible and extensible rules engine for automating tasks that empowers businesses to proactively and economically improve security, safety and business operations. Simplifying security management “Today’s security systems are complex, increasingly incorporating video surveillance, AI, analytics, sensors, and other third-party devices and technologies. Eagle Eye Automations enable...

Cozaint & Insurgo boost LTO video surveillance storage

Cozaint, a pioneer in innovative physical security and video surveillance solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Insurgo, a specialist in secure data erasure and LTO tape management. This collaboration aims to provide unparalleled long-term video surveillance storage solutions, leveraging the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology, enhanced by Cozaint’s MARCIA middleware and Insurgo’s Investigo tape tracking system. Seamless data integrati...

Konica Minolta sells MOBOTIX AG to CERTINA Group

Konica Minolta has announced the sale of its entire 65% stake in MOBOTIX AG, along with all associated shareholder loans, to CERTINA Software Investments AG, a 100% subsidiary of the Munich-based family equity investor CERTINA Group. The CERTINA Software Division of CERTINA Group specialises in the development and expansion of technology-driven businesses worldwide. CERTINA expands portfolio KONICA MINOLTA's medium plan to divest non-focus business and concentrate on core business areas globa...

Symmetry VMS 7.5: AI analytics & federation

AMAG Technology announces Symmetry CompleteView Video Management 7.5, the latest software update to its video management system (VMS) platform.  This version enhances operator experiences and introduces significant new enterprise capabilities including the integration of Iron Yun’s Vaidio® AI Video Analytics.  Optimised monitoring The integration of Vaidio® AI Video Analytics supports both real-time monitoring and forensic investigationsThe integration of Vaidio® A...

Pinnacle access control at ISC West 2025

Sielox, the established industry pioneer in layered access control and crisis event management solutions, is demonstrating its latest security innovations at ISC West 2025 at stand 11109.  Sielox is showcasing its flagship Pinnacle Access Control Platform that features hundreds of user-selectable filters, enabling security teams to aggregate and manage access data and events with unprecedented insights and visibility. Future of access control Sielox is showcasing its vision Pinnacle's in...

Quanergy & Bosch strengthen perimeter security systems

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, announces the full integration of its Q-Track™ 3D LiDAR platform with Bosch Video Management System (BVMS), a modular security system designed to manage video, audio, and data across large-scale security operations. This integration enables seamless interoperability between Quanergy’s high-precision LiDAR object detection and real-time tracking capabilities and Bosch’s industry-pioneer video management platform &mdas...

IrisAccess iA1000: Elevate security with Iris fusion

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology, will be demonstrating their latest breakthrough contactless biometric identity authentication solutions at ISC West 2025 in booth #28057. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the company's latest identity portfolio of products, including the advanced IrisAccess® iA1000 and IrisTime® iT100 designed for easy integration into security and time management ecosystems. Time management ecosystems "As security threats gr...

Vigitron Vi30104U: High-power PoE switch for security

Vigitron, Inc., a global pioneer in network solutions for security applications, is pleased to announce the launch of the Vi30104U, a cost-effective 4-port fixed L2 unmanaged PoE switch designed to meet the growing demands of high-power PoE and high-speed data in security projects. The Vi30104U features two 1G 90W PoE ports compliant with the IEEE 802.3bt standard and offers backward compatibility with most legacy, non-standard high-power PoE devices. The switch also includes two 1G SFP fiber p...

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