Internet of Things (IoT) - News

Advantech, a global pioneer in Industrial IoT, has officially established the ASEAN Shared Service Centre (ASSC) in Penang, Malaysia, to enhance customer service in the Asia-Pacific region. The company initiated the first project of ASSC by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Piacom, a system integrator (SI) affiliated with Petrolimex, a Vietnamese petroleum group. UCC Worldwide Expansion Plan Additionally, Advantech has launched the University Co-Creation (UCC) Worldwide Expansion Plan...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that it has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People by MediaCorp Canada. Canada's Top Employers for Young People is organised by the Canada's Top 100 Employers project. This special designation recognises the employers that offer Canada’s best workplaces and programmes for young people just starting their careers. Companies a...

Danfoss and Google announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centres. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimise the customer experience, streamline internal work processes and improve productivity across the organisation. This can be done, for example, by using gen AI to collec...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has launched its improved K-Series firefighting and search and rescue (SAR) thermal imaging cameras (TICs). This TIC series now includes greater image clarity and sharpness, especially in low-contrast scenes, offering better overall perception to improve operator safety and efficiency. The enhanced K-Series includes image processing improvements that significantly increase image quality throughout the imaging span. The enhanced visibili...

Checkmarx, the pioneer in enterprise cloud-native application security, announces new integrations designed to speed application security operations within ServiceNow DevOps. Both the cloud-native Checkmarx One AppSec platform and Checkmarx SAST plugins are immediately available in the ServiceNow Store and effectively streamline application security for developers within the DevOps toolchain, significantly reducing the risk of delivering cloud-native enterprise applications. Author's quote &l...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, announced the proposed acquisition of the assets of J E Security Systems & Services Inc., a comprehensive guarding and technology provider based in St. Thomas, Barbados. This proposed acquisition is through Allied Universal’s subsidiary, G4S Secure Solutions (Barbados) Limited and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2024. Author's quote "This proposed acquisition marks...

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard managed and unmanaged switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, has announced a new partnership with pioneering Middle East video surveillance, access control and structured cabling distributor, Amstergi. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Dubai, Amstergi is an end-to-end supply chain distributor offering security integrators in the UAE and Qatar, a single source of supply, stocking a wide range of the most pr...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announces it is the first manufacturer to achieve the Cyber Assurance for Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) 2023 standard, for unified video and access control software. The specific solutions to be granted CAPSS-approved status are Genetec Security Centre Omnicast™, Genetec Security Centre Synergis™ and the Genetec Synergis™ Cloud Link. Process...

Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, proudly launched its state-of-the-art experience centre at a grand event in the vibrant city of Dubai. This innovation hub aims to deliver cutting-edge AIoT solutions and immersive technological experiences, demonstrating Dahua’s unwavering commitment to being at the forefront of industry innovation, and collaborating with partners to succeed together in this dynamic new era.  Comprehensive upgrad...

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...

Milestone Systems, a pioneering provider of data-driven video management software, has decided to adopt and implement the G7 Code of Conduct for advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, becoming one of the first companies to do so. Author's quote Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone Systems, says: “We need rules to ensure AI is being developed to serve humanity. But companies should not wait for regulation. They must take their own steps to identify and resolve the weaknesses and pitfal...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a strategic partnership with Texas’ Region 13 Education Service Centre, which serves as a liaison between the Texas Education Agency and the local school districts. ZeroEyes is now a vendor under the Centre’s cooperative contract, a master service agreement that facilitates the tech acquisition process for R...

Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), the pioneer in manned guard replacement using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, announces its final 2023 year-end crime prevention results have shattered the company’s previous high-water marks. Elite’s industry-pioneering remote guarding services are making a dramatic impact in preventing crimes as verifiably proven by having achieved more than double the voice-down command centre interventions since 2021 and teaming with l...

Amid a new era of technological development, Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, Axis Communications, in conjunction with Taylor & Francis Group’s CRC Press, has released the timely third edition of Intelligent Network Video: Understanding Modern Video Surveillance Systems (Intelligent Network Video). Trajectory of video surveillance  Since the first edition was launched 15 years ago in 2008, technology has advanced at an accelerated pace, profoundly impacting the...

Vigitron, Inc., the globally renowned manufacturer of network solutions for security applications, is pleased to announce its Educational Seminars. Vigitron's 2024 seminar series continues the company's longstanding commitment to delivering educational webinars, application notes, and technical bulletins, accessible on the website. These resources complement the Design Centre services and support, all offered freely and without any obligation. The seminars for this year will focus on addressing...

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,...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced the opening of a state-of-the-art experience centre in the UAE and the relocation of its Dubai office to accommodate continuous growth in the region. Named DBXC, the new experience centre and office is strategically located at One Central in the Dubai World Trade Centre and features innovative solutions from Genetec and its large ecosystem of industry-pio...

ONVIF®, the pioneering global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, has released the final version of the TLS Configuration Add-on to increase the security of communications between devices and software clients within a physical security system. The add-on supports the configuration for Transport Layer Security encryption, enabling a conformant video management system to initially configure or update TLS settings in a conformant device, such as a camera, t...

Logpoint has announced the release of Logpoint Business-Critical Security (BCS) for SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), a threat detection and monitoring solution for applications built and managed on the SAP BTP platform. Logpoint BCS for SAP BTB offers extensive threat visibility, which helps secure the platform against malicious activities. SAP BTP is a set of integrated services and tools that facilitate application development, deployment, and management. It offers database a...

CES tends to have something for everyone, spanning tiny gadgets to large industrial machinery. While AI dominated this year’s iteration of the show, there were also plenty of announcements around wireless, IoT and connected cars. The IoT Infrastructure Pavilion seemed to have grown a bit from last year and garnered significant attendance. The breadth of the show has for some vendors made it an even more central platform than the mobile-centric event MWC. As per usual, they spent most of...

Matrix Comsec, a well-established entity in the Security and Telecom sectors, is poised to exhibit its high-quality solutions at the South Gujarat Information Technologists Association (SITA) IT Expo in Surat, taking place from January 19th to 22nd, 2024. Boasting a strong history spanning more than thirty years, Matrix has positioned itself as a prominent supplier of extensive security and communication solutions, serving organisations of varying sizes globally. This ongoing engagement seeks t...

Gotham Security, an Abacus Group company providing high-quality boutique cybersecurity services, has announced that its research team recently discovered two vulnerabilities in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, saving tens of thousands of enterprises from the possible consequences of a significant cyber-attack. ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote-control software used by IT-managed service providers (MSPs) globally. Had Gotham Security not stepped in, therefore, and had a hacker identified...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the acquisition of ZeroSSL, an SSL certificate provider based in Austria. The acquisition will not only augment HID’s capabilities in providing protected communications to and from websites but also strengthen its reputation as a pioneering provider of trusted PKI solutions. "This acquisition marks another step in expanding our PKI and IoT business," said Martin Ladstaetter, HID Senior VP and Managing Director for IAMS. &ld...

Boon Edam Inc., a world-pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, is proud to announce several enhancements to company leadership following the internal merger of the company’s commercial and manufacturing teams. The new executive team for the Americas reflects Boon Edam’s growth in the changing market climate, as well as the company’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation in its working environment. Author's quote Security entrances have rap...

BioConnect has acquired Silent Partner Technologies, Inc. (SPT), headquartered in Tampa Florida–a pioneering provider of RFID Inventory and Asset management software, expanding BioConnect’s pioneering Trusted Security Platform to create the most advanced cloud-based smart safes, smart lockers, smart cabinets, smart rooms, and smart vehicles for the intelligent “chain of custody” and security assurance for any critical asset. Smart Space solution “Bringing security...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, released the 2024 Trends in Video Surveillance report, naming six trends that will directly impact businesses around the world in 2024. This annual report is a resource for business pioneers, security professionals and IT managers, providing information about new technologies such as AI and Licence Plate Recognition (LPR), and analysis and tips about how the technology is being used in schools, global enterprise businesses, ret...

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce a new, ten-year agreement with Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO) OMNIA Partners.  Building on the 25-year history of partnering with OMNIA Partners, Konica Minolta will offer an innovative suite of technology and services to members of OMNIA Partners Private Sector. Video solution services Offerings will include Konica Minolta’s entire line of award-winning bizhub® multifunction printers and Accurio® Pr...

RecFaces, an international facial recognition software developer, has announced its participation in the upcoming Intersec exhibition in Dubai on 16-18 January, 2024. The company will demonstrate its latest advancements in biometrics, including the way its state-of-the-art facial biometric software solution Id-Guard is integrated with Milestone XProtect VMS. Facial recognition software RecFaces had previously announced that its Id-Guard ready-made facial recognition software has been certifi...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, announces a burst of updates including an exciting new member, availability of in-demand educational resources, and support for dozens of Z-Wave Alliance member companies at CES 2024. On the heels of announcing the newly elected Board of Directors, the bevy of announcements from the Z-Wave Alliance marks an explosive start to 2024. OliverIQ joins the Z-Wave Allian...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces the release of its latest update to the powerful but highly flexible and secure GARDiS access software – Version 2.6. A host of new solutions-driven and oriented features include integration with CCTV VMS platform Hanwha Vision, bringing a host of CCTV and VMS features to GARDiS, and integration with the Calms Visitor Management Platform, for seamless Visitor Management, Registration, and Verification. Version 2.6 of GA...