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LVT's AI-powered security innovations at ISC West 2025

LVT (LiveView Technologies, Inc.), the pioneer of rapidly deployable security solutions, announced multiple new capabilities powered by proprietary AI models that empower security teams to implement proactive, data-driven security strategies for 24/7 coverage in any environment. The capabilities, currently in beta, include industry-first agentic AI-powered personalised audio messages that automatically detect, validate, and deter by referencing identifiable features of an individual, a pan/tilt...

Lanner AI computer boosts city safety with video analytics

Lanner Electronics, a pioneer in edge AI computing solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the EAI-I510 Edge AI Computer, designed to enhance city safety through AI-powered video analytics. Featuring the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake H) processors, the EAI-I510 is engineered to support advanced video analytics applications such as intrusion detection, facial recognition, and law enforcement assistance for first responders. Real-time AI inference EAI-...

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...

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...

RecFaces event: Biometrics in APAC airport security

RecFaces, an international facial recognition software vendor, is excited to announce an upcoming panel discussion on the transformative role of biometric technology in APAC airports. Titled “Smart Airports Start with Smart Tech: Facial Biometrics for APAC Airports,” the online event is to be held on April 30 at 15:00 IST and bring together top industry experts to discuss how AI-driven biometrics is reshaping air travel. Biometrics to streamline journey Industry polls reveal that...

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...

Vemotion AI revolutionises security surveillance

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...

Dallmeier AI Pixelation: Privacy-friendly surveillance

With the pixelation function ‘AI Pixelation’ in SeMSy® Compact Dallmeier presents an innovative solution for data protection compliant video surveillance. Depending on requirements, AI Pixelation enables automatic pixelation of objects such as persons or vehicles – both in live streams and in the display of recordings. ‘AI Pixelation’ is an innovative feature of the Dallmeier SeMSy® Compact video management software. In combination with an AI installed on t...

Rhombus Relay: Cloud-managed security solutions

Rhombus, a pioneer in cloud-managed physical security solutions, announces the launch of Rhombus Relay, a new suite of solutions that enable organisations to transform existing camera infrastructure into intelligent, cloud-connected devices that deliver immediate value. Rhombus Relay establishes a bridge between legacy systems and modern cloud-based physical security, allowing businesses to innovate at their own terms while protecting their existing investments. Cloud-managed physical securit...

Milestone's XProtect 2025 R1 expands VMS capabilities

Milestone Systems, a provider of open platform video management software (VMS), announces the release of XProtect 2025 R1, featuring expanded cloud integration capabilities and advanced vehicle identification video analytics. This release demonstrates Milestone's commitment to platform accessibility and enhanced security features across its XProtect product line. The XProtect 2025 R1 release, available from March 18, 2025 at 12.00 CET, marks a significant expansion in platform accessibility, wi...

Hanwha Vision unveils future at ISC West 2025

At ISC West 2025, Hanwha Vision (Booth 14025) is defining its vision for the future of surveillance, highlighting the potential for security devices to move beyond monitoring and protection and become true business transformation tools. Hanwha is featuring its Wisenet 9 System on Chip (SoC), unique camera design collaborations delivering unprecedented AI functionality and business intelligence software generating enhanced data-driven insights. Managing surveillance resources In Hanwha’...

Quanergy & Axis: Real-time security with Q-Track LiDAR

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, announced integration of its Q-Track™ 3D LiDAR platform with Axis Communications’ VAPIX® network video API. This integration enables seamless connectivity between Quanergy’s advanced 3D LiDAR-powered security platform and Axis’ industry-pioneer network cameras, delivering unparalleled real-time detection, tracking, and situational awareness for critical security environments. Issuing automated notification...

Milestone & NVIDIA launch Project Hafnia for AI video data

Leveraging the NVIDIA platform, Milestone Systems’ Project Hafnia is aiming to be a pioneer service for data generators, to share and utilise their data, and for developers, to access traceable and regulatory-compliant annotated video data. Milestone’s goal is to put the latest advances in Vision Language Models (VLM) and supporting data curation capabilities in the hands of as many developers as possible. One of the first service offerings is a VLM, fine-tuned using NVIDIA fine-tun...

Rubrik podcast: China's cyberrise explored

Cybersecurity pioneer Rubrik announced Nicole Perlroth, bestselling cybersecurity author and former New York Times lead cybersecurity reporter, has been appointed as Chief Cyber Raconteur. In her advisory role, Perlroth will help strengthen Rubrik’s leadership in the cyber resilience market and drive the company’s reporting on cyber threats. Rubrik Zero Labs reports Perlroth aims to transform broad cybersecurity and cyber resilience topics into easily accessible Perlrot...

ATC modernisation at Dubai Airport Show

Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) are working their ways to ensure smooth aircraft movements as several of them face what the EUROCONTROL calls ‘structural capacity shortfalls, and less airspace availability for re-routings.’ Globally, aircraft movements is expected to reach 178.1 million by 2042, up from 106.7 million in 2024. In 2042, international passenger traffic will reach the 8.7 billion mark and domestic traffic to 10.6 billion passengers, as per ACI World. Discussi...

FLIR showcases AI-powered multi-layered security solutions at ISC West 2025

FLIR, an industry pioneer in visible and thermal imaging sensors for security applications, will use ICS West 2025 to show visitors how they can benefit from adopting a multi-layered approach to their security challenges. With extensive experience across applications that include fence line/perimeter protection, parking lots, outdoor area protection, and entry/interior area protection, FLIR designs its solutions as building blocks that can integrate to form a robust multi-layered security solut...

Advantech's Edge AI growth in 2025 industry report

Advantech, a pioneer in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, hosted an investor conference today (March 5th), which was presided over by Chairman KC Liu alongside three co-presidents – Mr. Eric Chen, Ms. Linda Tsai, and Mr. Miller Chang.  Advantech’s 2024 revenue declined by 7%; however, the gross margin was maintained due to the effective control on operations. The 2024 gross margin was 40.8%, the operating profit amounted to NT$9.050 billion (operating margin of 15...

IDS and Prophesee unveil high-speed event-based vision camera for industrial applications

IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH, market pioneer in industrial machine vision, and Prophesee SA, inventor of the most advanced neuromorphic vision systems, announces that IDS’ new uEye EVS camera line incorporates the high-speed, dynamic range and data efficiency of the Prophesee-Sony IMX636HD event-based vision sensor to offer new capabilities for industrial machine vision applications. High-speed event-based vision The uEye EVS camera redefines high-speed machine vision for unprece...

IDS Imaging launches uEye EVS for high-speed analysis

How do they capture small, fast-moving objects as efficiently as possible and without motion blur? How do they analyse movements in general without generating large amounts of data? With the new uEye EVS, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is launching an industrial camera with an event-based vision sensor that has been specially developed to meet these challenges. Classic image-based systems Compared to classic image-based systems, the volume of data generated is significantly reduced Ins...

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