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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and HACARUS Corporation announced that they have agreed to expand their collaboration in the development of AI-based visual inspection applications for manufacturing. As part of the agreement, Mitsubishi Electric will take an equity stake in HACARUS.  AI-based visual inspection solutions The strategic partnership will leverage the resources and technologies of both companies to increase synergies aimed at maximising mutual technological and business potent...

The security industry in 2024 is an exciting landscape that Hikvision is actively navigating. As it embraces technological innovation and adapts to evolving societal needs, it is witnessing the convergence of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data. These innovations are paving the way for smarter, more proactive, and predictive security solutions that are not only robust but also meet the easy-to-use demands of users. In this article,...

XOi, a pioneering provider of technician-focused technology solutions, has named veteran industry pioneer Richard “Fletch” Fletcher to head the company’s critical manufacturer partnerships as it continues to invest in technician-focused technology driving the digital transformation of the skilled trades.  As the newly appointed executive vice president of XOi’s OEM channel, Fletcher leverages his manufacturer experience to head the evolution and execution of XOi&rsq...

Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), the largest meeting place in Southeast Asia for the global maritime value chain, will return for its 18th installment in Singapore from 13 to 15 March 2024 at the Marina Bay Sands.  The premier exhibition and conference is expected to bring together more than 14,000 shipowners, shipyards, ship management, and technical procurers to meet over 1,400 solutions providers.  Solutions and services “For the past few months, we have been reconnecting with...

A complete, end-to-end IDIS video solution has been deployed to support Mercedes-Benz’s ongoing investment in its Egyptian operations. The state-of-the-art solution, delivered by IDIS, in partnership with security integrator pioneer - G4S Egypt, is transforming both security and operational efficiency at the Mercedes-Benz showroom and warehouse in the Abo Rawash 6th October city industrial area. Mercedes-Benz investment With government support over several decades, Mercedes-Benz has inv...

Pioneering home service experts Heather Ripley and Ryan Redding will bring years of experience to an exclusive presentation at the AHR Expo on January 22 in Chicago. The duo is set to discuss strategies home service business owners can implement to forge better connections with customers and grow their business. “Building Trust and Success: The Essential Role of Reputation in Home Services Businesses” will be presented at 9:30 a.m. in S405a and is free to all registered AHR att...

Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric smart AIoT solution and service provider, has been constantly embracing its corporate social responsibility to contribute to the well-being of communities and society.  This year, Dahua actively contributed to the sustainable development of people and the environment through its charitable donations and Tech for Good initiatives, making a difference in various fields including green energy, education, healthcare, and more. Environmental p...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and TXOne Networks Inc. announced that they have signed a long-term cooperation agreement covering technology development and marketing, aiming at expanding the operational-technology (OT) security businesses of both companies. Emergence of IoT and DX OT and industrial control systems in manufacturing sites are often operated in closed environments, with IT and OT systems separated from each other. However, the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) an...

Honeywell plans to enhance and strengthen its building automation capabilities with the acquisition of Carrier Global Corporation’s Global Access Solutions business for $4.95 billion, in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition, which includes both hardware and software solutions, further supports Honeywell’s recently announced plans to align its portfolio to three compelling megatrends: automation, the future of aviation, and energy transition, underpinned by robust digitalis...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has recently picked up an award to celebrate their achievement and partnership with Suprema.  SGPP Conference The awards were presented at the Suprema Global Partner Programme SGPP Conference held in Bali on 15th-17th November. Mayflex Sales Director, Ross McLetchie collected the award on behalf of Mayflex from Hanchul Kim the Chief Executive Officer for Suprema Inc. Reliable, customer-focused solutions Their extensive product ra...

Motorola Solutions unveiled the LTE-enabled V500 body camera, the newest addition to the company’s mobile video portfolio that brings critical real-time field intelligence to emergency response. V500 body camera The V500 body camera enables first responders to stream live video and location to the control room, giving incident managers a better understanding of events and helping them respond quickly and efficiently. After an incident has been resolved, the V500 also streamlines evident...

Hanwha Vision, a global vision solution provider, has reached a cumulative production of 10 million units in its Vietnam-based manufacturing facility just five years after beginning operations at the site.  Landmark production milestone This accomplishment demonstrates the company’s growth in the global market. With this momentum, Hanwha Vision is poised to further strengthen its business and continue rolling out its vision for Europe and beyond. In October 2023, Hanwha Vision held...

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Partisia Blockchain and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) are poised to transform the management of digital identities for Swiss citizens. This partnership aims to develop a decentralised electronic identity system in harmony with the Swiss Federal Council’s unwavering commitment to data privacy and security. Redefining digital identity management This collaboration marks a significant leap toward re...

SALTO Systems has launched BLUEntrance Space–a fast, seamless, all-in-one Visitor ID and Access Management solution designed to automate operations and digitalise the visitor lobby experience. BLUEntrance Space combines visitor identification and access control in a single, powerful platform, providing a host of features that enhance security and streamline the guest journey. This advanced software solution offers digital pre-registration, contactless check-in and check-out capabilities,...

Hanwha Vision, the vision solution provider, has achieved ISO 27001 (ISO/IEC 27001) certification, the international standard for information security, further bolstering its internal security management systems (ISMS) and proving itself as a trustworthy and cyber-secure partner. ISO 27001 standard ISO 27001 is the recognised standard for information security management systems, established by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commi...

Nexi has agreed with IN Groupe, an identity specialist and secure digital services, who will take over the ownership of the eID business.  Digital transformation The strategic ambition of Nexi is to further strengthen its position as the PayTech in Europe and in the context of the portfolio rationalisation and simplification process announced at the Capital Markets Day in September 2022, the divestment is in line with the strategic direction presented. IN Groupe is a global pioneer and s...

GlobalPlatform’s Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) methodology has been adopted as the basis for a European Standard (EN) by the European Committee for Standardisation, CEN and CENELEC. The standard is working to help the IoT ecosystem address regulatory fragmentation and better understand, deploy and explain security. “This is all about raising the bar for IoT security,” comments Eve Atallah, GlobalPlatform SESIP Sub-Task Force Chair. “Security in I...

Harnessing digital automation technology to transform people's experiences in its commercial buildings, British Land Company PLC (“British Land”), one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies, has deployed connected access at its Broadgate, 100 Liverpool Street office building in London. Through a collaboration with HID and SwiftConnect, people can use their employee badge in Apple Wallet for seamless access at this trophy building with their iPhones and Ap...

Renowned alarm monitoring solution provider, GeminiSense, a part of Bold Communications Limited, proudly announces its strategic partnership with M2M Services, in response to the forthcoming PSTN shut-off affecting countless alarm monitoring centres across the UK and Europe.  This cutting-edge collaboration aims to provide a seamless transition for GeminiSense customers by retrofitting M2M's advanced 5G-ready, dual-SIM alarm communicators in place of outdated analogue phone lines, ensuring...

Bosch is realigning its Building Technologies division: in the future, the division is to focus on its regional integrator business, with solutions and services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation. Building Technologies division The company plans to sell most of the Building Technologies division’s product business. This includes the Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication business units, and affects some 4,300 associates at more than 90 locations wo...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, introduces the industry’s first 2 MP analogue cameras featuring an F1.0 aperture with the debut of the ColorVu Fixed Turret (DS-2CE70DF0T-MF) and Bullet (DS-2CE10DF0T-F) Cameras. These groundbreaking cameras provide high-quality, around-the-clock colour imaging with HD over analog cabling for easy upgrade, 3D Digital Noise Red...

Renowned biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™), has extended its collaboration with Infineon Technologies, a pioneering provider of semiconductor products, to become a Premium Partner. This builds on the pair’s existing work to drive collaboration, development and innovation in bringing biometric technologies for authentication into payments, broader IoT applications and beyond. Infineon’s Partner Ecosystem is a highly selective network of specialised engine...

Global security and fire safety specialist, Comelit Group has achieved the prestigious Gold EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility.  Gold EcoVadis status EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. Achieving Gold status places Comelit amongst the top tier of companies worldwide for its sustainable and respons...

At its annual Trust Summit conference, DigiCert released the results of a global study exploring how organisations are addressing the post-quantum computing threat and preparing for a safe post-quantum computing future. Key findings reveal that while IT pioneers are concerned about their ability to prepare in the timeframes needed, they are hampered by obstacles which include lack of clear ownership, budget, and executive support. Quantum computing Quantum computing harnesses the laws of quan...

Boon Edam Inc., a world-pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, will demonstrate its suite of solutions to the consultant and specifier community at CONSULT 2023 from October 13-16. A Thoroughbred sponsor, Boon Edam is attending the symposium for the seventh year. Author's quote “The security challenges that organisations face are continually and rapidly evolving,” said Patrick Nora, President and Managing Director, Boon Edam.  CONSULT is an important forum f...

Veridas, the Spanish technology company specialising in digital identity and biometrics announced it has once again been included in the Gartner Market Guides for Identity Verification and User Authentication. The Gartner Market Guides include definitions, benefits, key findings, and recommendations for organisations looking to implement and utilise both User Authentication and Identity Verification technologies for security, risk management, and fraud prevention. User authentication As d...

Matrix is dedicated to pioneering the way in cutting-edge security and telecommunications solutions, both at a national and international scale, guided by extensive research. At the g-tech 2023 event, Matrix displayed an extensive array of customer-centric products in the fields of telecommunications, video surveillance, access control, and time attendance. During this event, Matrix introduced its full range of IP Video Surveillance solutions, including high-performance NVRs designed for s...

RGB Spectrum®, an industry pioneer in mission-critical video for real-time decision support, shares new features of its QuadView® IPX and SuperView® IPX multiviewers designed to revolutionise how industries handle data visualisation and decision-making. Multiviewers have become indispensable tools for consolidating diverse data sources onto a single screen, variously used for enhancing situational awareness and improving workflow efficiency. RGB Spectrum's latest offerings increase...

At IACP 2023, on booth 1127, i-PRO Americas Inc., (formerly a division of Panasonic), a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will demonstrate its latest range of security solutions for law enforcement professionals. i-PRO’s comprehensive portfolio of public safety and law enforcement solutions includes body-worn cameras, in-vehicle video systems, interview room video solutions, as well as on-premises and cloud-hosted digital evidence man...

To expand its presence in India, Advantech, a global pioneer in Industrial IoT, is set to make substantial investments in the Indian market. The company intends to relocate its Operations and Service centre in Bangalore to a larger facility, enhancing operational efficiency and local service capabilities. Additionally, Advantech plans to establish a software research and development centre in Pune and anticipates hiring hundreds of software engineers. Simultaneously, Advantech will strength...