Internet of Things (IoT) - News

Hanwha Vision, the vision solution provider, has enhanced the AI capabilities in its P Series cameras with WiseDetector, the MQTT protocol, Crowd and Vehicle Counting, and Slip and Fall features. The new features bring greater intelligence and efficiency to security systems as well as expand video’s remit to support other business areas. User-defined object detection WiseDetector, a machine-learning-based feature, expands the possible object types that can be detected by AI from the more...

Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned security and facility services company, has earned the 2024 Training APEX Award from Training magazine in recognition of its best-in-class employee training and development programmes. Training APEX Awards programme The Training APEX Awards programme ranks companies by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, scope of development programmes, how closely development effort...

nShift, the pioneer in parcel delivery management software, announces the launch of Emissions Tracker. Calculating the CO2 emissions associated with each shipment, the new solution makes it possible for e-commerce and multichannel retailers to comply with sustainability disclosure rules, prove environmental credentials to customers, and see where they can reduce emissions from shipping. Emissions Tracker data helps retailers comply with emissions reporting rules, including the EU Corp...

Simon Martindill, Head of Marketing, G4S Secure Solutions (UK) outlines why there is a need for more women in security and what G4S is doing to make the security industry a more diverse and inclusive profession. Important in a multicultural society If they were to close their eyes and describe a security officer, would they be a man? With only around 11% of frontline security officers in the UK being women, it’s likely that most people would think of a man. However, G4S anticipates that...

Building on longstanding efforts and redoubling work to support faith-based communities in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released new resources to help houses of worship and other faith-based organisations enhance their security. These Physical Security Performance Goals–modelled after the successful Cybersecurity Performance Goals–are a collection o...

11:11 Systems, a managed infrastructure solutions provider, has launched 11:11 DRaaS for Azure, a new disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) offering designed specifically for the Microsoft Azure cloud. The new globally available recovery solution gives organisations customised and fully managed disaster recovery (DR) for their on-premises, Azure cloud and/or multi-cloud environments. By combining 11:11's award-winning DRaaS technology and managed recovery expertise with the scale and flex...

Security Journey, a pioneering secure coding training provider, announced support for WCAG, SCIM and continued compliance with SOC2 Type 2, which are pioneering industry standards, making it the most secure and accessible AppSec training platform on the market. New capabilities and features The new capabilities mean large enterprises can now provide application security education to their development teams from a platform that meets security, global accessibility, and automated user provisioni...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, shared its predictions for security technology trends that will impact multi-location consumer-facing businesses in 2024. AI-based applications AI and automation will improve monitoring operations Addressing ever-changing business security threats will require new capabilities to rapidly analyse massive amounts of data from a variety of...

Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), a pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, announces it has promoted COO Michael Zatulov to President of the company. Since joining Elite in 2018, Zatulov has been integral to pioneering the business to double-digit year-over-year growth, substantial increases in recurring monthly revenue (RMR) and low single-digit customer attrition. Responsibilities of Michael Michael’s high-level thinking a...

Acronis, the pioneer in cyber protection, announced it had been identified as a pioneer in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49787923, November 2023). This is the first IDC MarketScape report about cyber recovery which illustrates the growing importance of both proactive defence and reactive recovery within an organisation’s ability to deal with cyberattacks. The IDC MarketScape report cites Acronis’ key offerings, including a single a...

As simple as a webcam, as reliable as an industrial camera Programmable or Plug&Play? Whether quality assurance, logistics tasks or kiosk systems: quickly available, optimally focused image information helps to make optimal decisions, avoid errors and speed up work processes. When it is necessary to refocus frequently, it seems most convenient to use webcams from the consumer sector. For industrial applications, however, not only ease of operation is required, but also robustness and l...

Businesses must prepare for a double-digit increase in climate change hazards that impact physical security in the next year and could threaten supply chains, people, and finances, according to G4S’s World Security Report. Almost two-fifths (38%) of companies surveyed expect it to impact their company in the next 12 months, an increase of 11% in 2022. The warning comes as the COP28 climate conference continues in the UAE.  Security-impacting hazard 1,775 Chief Security Officers (CS...

ADI Global Distribution, a major distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced a new distribution agreement with global supplier - Belden.  ADI customers across EMEA will have access to the networking, connectivity and cable product lines from Belden. Infrastructure solutions ADI remains committed to providing our customers with access to the products they need" "ADI remains committed to providing our customers with access to the products they need to successfully desi...

Market-pioneering provider of workforce management and access control solutions, MSite has appointed two new strategic partnership directors to lead the company’s mission to work collaboratively with the industry and make construction safer and more productive. MSite’s drive With more than 55 years of combined experience in technology and systems development for some of the largest UK-built environment organisations, Martin Ward and Dominic Howkins share MSite’s drive to bett...

Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced it has provided engineering support to enable Bharat Pi, an India-based tech startup to design and build enterprise-grade IoT development boards that deliver benefits of reliability, quality, and scalability to millions of smart and connected devices. Adoption of IIoT According to the IoT device management platform analysis by Future Market Insights, the demand in India is expected to increase at a compound annual growth...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, joins forces with TEAL to deliver GSMA-certified eSIM hardware and operating system designed for IoT connectivity, integrating SGP.32 technologies with Teal's Cloud Platforms. Through this partnership, IDEMIA and TEAL demonstrate their commitment to anticipating and supporting tomorrow’s uses of Internet of Things (IoT) technology globally. Dakota Smart eUICC (eSIM) The Dakota Smart eUICC (eSIM), compatible with high latenc...

In a groundbreaking move, SharpEagle Technology, a pioneer in innovative safety solutions, is thrilled to announce the signing of significant agreements with renowned partners to incorporate advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology across its expansive product range. This integration will encompass the company’s Exproof and Rugged CCTV camera systems, as well as its Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety cameras, heralding a new era of safety and efficiency in industrial oper...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced a revolutionary new line of cameras that turn non-AI network cameras into AI smart devices. Using AI onsite learning, the new X Series enables users to teach the camera about specific objects they want to monitor. With support for up to nine AI applications, it is the most powerful AI camera to date from i-PRO. Author's quote “The X Series cameras demonstrate our commitment to...

Cequence Security announced its participation in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Private Preview. Cequence was selected based on their proven experience with Microsoft Security technologies, willingness to explore and provide feedback on cutting-edge functionality, and close relationship with Microsoft. Advancing AI innovation “In the context of security, AI’s impact is likely to be profound, tilting the scales in favour of defenders and empowering organisations to defend at...

Sielox, an established industry pioneer in layered access control solutions, is unveiling the latest upgrades to its AnyWare browser-based access control monitoring and event management solution at that year’s ISC East. Designed with the intent of providing an access control solution that’s ideal for a multitude of vertical applications, AnyWare 2.2 delivers greater door capacity and security, regional I/O capacity, and enhanced reporting functions for improved operational efficienc...

The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) President Morgan Hertel honoured one of TMA’s volunteer members with the Mel Mahler Award, formerly known as the President’s Award on Monday, November 6th during its General Business Meeting at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Maui, HI.  The Mel Mahler Award is presented at the discretion of the TMA president in recognition of outstanding contributions within his/her tenure. The 2023 Mel Mahler Award recipient is Mark McCall, Immix. ANSI/TMA-...

The technology company Siemens and ServiceNow, a pioneering company specialising in digital workflows, will work more closely together in the future. Siemens’ cloud-based software service makes all OT devices on the shop floor completely transparent and connects them with the market-proven NowPlatform from ServiceNow. Industrial asset management This Software-as-a-Service solution from Siemens enables the recognition, identification, and management of all OT devices to simplify and autom...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduced the AMG260M industrially hardened, ultra-compact fibre optic Gigabit Ethernet media converter. Available as both non-PoE models as well as PoE models with IEEE802.3at 30W or IEEE802.3bt 60/90W PoE or PoE-powered models. The AMG260M PoE PSE models are suitable for powering the latest high-power requirement PoE IP devices in difficult applications requiring equipment to be industrially hardened and immune from temperature, shock, and vibration....

Award-winning security pioneer, Gallagher, reaffirms its commitment to U.S. government bodies by appointing Jeff Fields as Director and Paul Haake as Senior Systems Engineer of its newly formed Federal Government Programme. Combined, Fields and Haake bring 65 years of experience–many directly in the federal landscape-to the Gallagher team and are “brimming with excitement,” as Haake puts it, to launch the new programme. Fields and Haake envision Gallagher’s Federal Gover...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance, an international community of more than 675 technology companies committed to open standards for the Internet of Things, is proud to unveil Aliro, a new effort aimed at transforming how users unlock doors or other entry points using their mobile device or wearable. Adoption of new technology The Alliance and its members, in pursuit of their mission to promote universal open standards, are creating a new communication protocol with a common credential t...

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...

Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerised video management solution, has enhanced its collaboration with Quanergy, ensuring the provision of crucial security and business intelligence services. With the integration of Quanergy's Q-Track and its advanced Object Stitching Mechanism, Edge360 bolsters the capabilities of its flagship Surveill VMS platform, allowing security experts to maintain continuous surveillance over potential bad actors regardless of visual obstructions...

DigiCert revealed its top strategic predictions for 2024, detailing key trends in digital trust during the coming year. These predictions underscore the emerging importance of trust in content, software supply chains, and devices, the need to plan for the transition to quantum-safe cryptography and the emerging role of the Chief Digital Trust Officer in pairing trust investments with business objectives and outcomes. Author's quote “In 2024, we will see tectonic shifts in cybersecurity d...

IPVideo Corporation, a pioneering provider of physical security solutions, announced the company will introduce its iPanic multi-use panic button and newest team members in booth #524 at ISC East 2023 at New York City’s Javits Centre, November 15th-16th. ISC East is the pioneering event for the Northeast’s security and public safety community and showcases the latest innovations in the security industry. iPanic, a single card beacon with Bluetooth® LE 5.0 and a 30 ft. broadcasti...

In its push to help IT and security operations professionals better respond to cyber incidents, Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company announced Rubrik Ruby™, the generative AI companion for Rubrik Security Cloud designed to speed cyber detection, recovery, and resilience. The company will leverage Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI and its machine learning-driven Data Threat Engine to help discover, investigate, remediate, and report on cyber incidents. AI companion, Ruby The...