Internet of Things (IoT) - News

Advantech, a pioneer in Industrial IoT, announced the cash acquisition of a 100% equity stake in BitFlow, Inc., a North American company dedicated to high-end image acquisition and AI machine vision technology. Looking forward, Advantech will further develop BitFlow's market foundation, comprehensive product range, and core technologies in high-speed image acquisition. They will also actively explore the business opportunities of AI machine vision through Advantech's long-established b...

Evolv Technology, the pioneer in AI-based weapons detection security screening, is proud to unveil the latest innovation in its product portfolio, Evolv Extend™, designed to identify non-concealed (or brandished) guns approaching a venue and expand detection beyond the door. With a focus on delivering critical, timely information to “First Reactors” (those near or operating an Evolv Express® system, which detects concealed weapons), Evolv aims to help empower such professi...

The award-winning DEN SmartStrike™ is available for pre-order via the DEN SmartHome website.   The first invisible, wireless communicating door strike, the DEN SmartStrike can be installed easily and discreetly into the door frame. Featuring a completely inconspicuous design, users get all of the benefits of a smart door lock without compromising the aesthetic design of the door, all while maintaining existing door hardware, including the handle. Author's quote   &ld...

Invixium, a global provider of biometric access control and workforce management solutions, announces its participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023, which is taking place from 3 to 5 October 2023, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, in Riyadh.  Invixium will exhibit its full line of solutions focused on design, innovation, and superior quality. Saudi Arabia is making significant progress in the security industry and this event will bring together key governmen...

Hanwha Vision is showcasing a diverse array of new surveillance products and vision solutions at GSX 2023 (Booth #3123), reinforcing the company’s leadership position as a global supplier of intelligent video solutions. This international event brings together worldwide security professionals and takes place September 11th - 13th at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, TX. Artificial intelligence (AI) will be prominent throughout the Hanwha Vision booth, with many exist...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced the launch of three new analytic detectors – Fallen Person, Fighting and Fare Evasion – with the release of SecurOS® 11.6, the latest version of the renowned Video Intelligence Platform enables end users to manage video search and archiving alongside AI-powered video analytics in a single user interface. Here is a brief overview of each new detector, along with ot...

Christian LaCour, the Allied Universal® security professional who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting shoppers during a mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on May 6, 2023, is the recipient of the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award. The award will be accepted by his parents on September 10 at the 2023 Global Security Exchange Conference in Dallas. Bravery of Allied Security Guard An Allied Universal employee since December 2021, LaCour, age 20, was in the...

On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) hosted a special interoperability event with seven companies involved in the access control market, demonstrating the emerging Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification. The Interoperability Validation Testing was hosted at Convergint’s facility in Centennial, Colorado and featured products from ELATEC, Kastle Systems, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), and Sentry Enterprises. PKO...

ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, returns to the Global Security Exchange (GSX) to reconvene with the worldwide community of security professionals. Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 3033 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre in Dallas, TX, from September 11-13, where the company will showcase its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control. Author's quote “Safety is at the top of our minds as we enter a new school year. We have an imp...

Veridas, the Spanish technology company that specialises in digital identity and biometrics, announced it has been included as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Identity, 2023. This is the second consecutive year that Veridas has been named a sample vendor for Third-Party Biometrics and Identity Verification. According to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Identity, 2023: “Modern society is increasingly digitised. As digital identity becomes fundamental in everyone&rsq...

Allegion, a pioneering security products and solutions provider, has been named a Promoter Member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (the Alliance) and, with this elevated status, gained a seat on the Alliance Board of Directors. The Alliance is made up of more than 600 companies creating, maintaining and delivering open standards for the Internet of Things (IoT). As a part of this organisation, Allegion helps develop and promote those standards, which are expected to improve...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering provider of cyber security solutions, has announced the acquisition of Atmosec. An early-stage start-up, Atmosec specialises in the rapid discovery and disconnection of malicious SaaS applications, preventing risky third-party SaaS communications, and rectifying SaaS misconfigurations. The move reinforces Check Point's commitment to enhance its SaaS security offering and address the security gaps and blind spots in SaaS applications. Atm...

Integrity360, one of the pioneering pan-European cyber security specialists, announces that it has invested €8 million in its new Security Operations Centre (SOC) facility in Dublin.  Based in the high-tech, fully secure Termini building in Sandyford, the new facility spans 16,000 square feet and comprises the SOC and seven customer suites, as well as a training and innovation centre. It is also equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and infrastructure, along with modern collabor...

Quanergy Solutions, a pioneering provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has established a strategic partnership with Teledyne FLIR, the provider of designing, manufacturing, and marketing thermal imaging infrared cameras. This collaboration provides a seamlessly integrated solution that stands uniquely poised to tackle intricate security challenges faced by critical infrastructure environments, including utilities, data centres, and airports. Quanergy’s Q-Track™  These loca...

Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerised video management solution, announced the appointment of two seasoned experts, Bill Hobbs and Chris Ritter.  As Senior Consultants for the Surveill VMS platform, both will leverage their extensive industry knowledge to amplify awareness, supercharge sales, and cultivate new revenue streams. Surveill VMS platform We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill and Chris to the Edge360 family" “We are extremely pleased to welc...

Gallagher Security’s Controller 7000 Single Door (C7000 SD) has been awarded Gold in the Access Control category in Security Today’s New Product of the Year awards. This is Gallagher’s 6th win at the New Product of the Year awards and the first for the C7000 SD.  Controller 7000 Single Door The Controller 7000 Single Door (C7000 SD) is a powerful and flexible access control solution designed for ease of installation and maintenance. Its Power over Ethernet (PoE) variant...

eSentire, Inc., the Authority in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and Kterio, the provider of smart building operating systems announced that they have formed an ecosystem partnership for the Healthcare, Industrial, and Commercial Real Estate sectors. Companies in these sectors are seeking broader, more robust solution outcomes to reduce cybersecurity risk while maintaining optimum building performance. Together, eSentire and Kterio will evaluate customer risks across traditional threat ve...

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, launched Swell, an integrated marketing agency to help security and AV integrators and technology partners access necessary strategic marketing expertise for a fraction of the cost of big, traditional agencies. “Marketing is about making waves in your industry and getting noticed by your ideal customers,” said Marissa Vacek, Swell Managing Director, adding “Making waves takes commit...

Critical Infrastructure, a pioneering provider of advanced locking and access management solutions, will showcase its new CI Series line of key cabinets at GSX 2023 in booth 2941 as part of its expanding Critical Infrastructure Protection portfolio. The Global Security Exchange show takes place September 11-13 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre in Dallas. Physical security risks In industries such as water, power & energy, and oil & gas, government agencies and industry gr...

Cureoscity has developed an industry-pioneering super app that provides one of commercial real estate’s first mobile-only tenant experiences at London’s 8 Bishopsgate, the UK’s most sustainable speculative office tower.  Appointed a year prior to practical completion, Cureoscity collaborated with the building’s developers, Mitsubishi Estate London and Stanhope, and property managers, Savills, to understand the building’s core vision. Using the latest technolog...

The industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH from Obersulm feels responsible for keeping its ecological footprint as small as possible. This is reflected in its own business activities, for example, in durable, climate-compensated camera models or resource-conscious production and logistics. As an integral part of many automation solutions, the use of industrial cameras also opens up new ways for users to conserve resources and thus ensure greater sustainability. IDS...

Automatic Systems, an industry-pioneering manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. New V07 software With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file. This provides end users with t...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced 24 new compact dome camera models. The new models offer wider scene coverage, vandal resistance, powerful edge-based AI analytics, and flexible deployment options for every budget. AI analytic apps Available in 2MP and 4MP resolutions, the efficient designs deliver the smallest compact domes and the highest cyber security protection available. Small in size but big in capabilities, both...

Allied Universal, the world’s renowned global security and facility services company, has been recognised with two prestigious Human Capital Management Excellence Awards from Brandon Hall Group – a gold award in the category of Best Development Programme for Frontline Pioneers and a gold award in the category of Best Use of Blended Learning. The 2023 Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management Excellence Awards™ were earned by Allied Universal’s training programme for fr...

Mark the calendar! Ajax Systems is thrilled to announce its new Special Event product presentation, titled “Rule Your Space”. The online show will be streamed on October 20th, 2023. Ajax Special Event Rule your space will be the richest in-release presentation that Ajax Systems has ever held, featuring an array of new product reveals, existing product lines evolution, and important app updates. New security innovations will be showcased by the Ajax team to partners and us...

LiveAction, a pioneer in network performance visibility, announces that users can now leverage LiveWire in concert with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to better refine network operations. LiveWire will now allow users to easily export their network packet data for use in AIs to find patterns that human operators might otherwise miss.  Network monitoring produces huge amounts of data and for many organisations, it's difficult to use to its greatest potential. To make matters worse, users are...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA is pleased to announce it has acquired Kinetron, a pioneering specialist in motion-based energy harvesting systems for self-powered products, as part of its efforts to accelerate growth and continue its journey as a provider of digital access solutions. Author's quote “Kinetron is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA division and will reinforce our offering in energy harvesting locking solutions that are energy ef...

Innovation, sustainability, and new business models are at the heart of the inter-airport Europe 2023, the world’s pioneering trade fair for the global airport community. Visitors can look forward to a broad range of exhibits and live demonstrations by international brands and promising start-ups, supported by an intense programme of technical seminars and summit talks, all geared to boost operational advancement, strategic partnerships, and investment to help airports meet their env...

Teledyne FLIR will use its appearance at SPE Offshore Europe 2023 (Aberdeen, UK, 5-8 September) to shine the spotlight on its comprehensive and industry-proven array of optical gas imaging (OGI) camera solutions for the oil and gas market. These advanced cameras help users to detect methane, sulphur hexafluoride and hundreds of other industrial gases quickly, accurately and safely, without shutting down systems. Teledyne FLIR OGI cameras can scan broad sections of equipment rapidly and detect l...

Shooter Detection Systems, an Alarm.com company and provider of the world’s pioneering gunshot detection solutions, will be displaying the latest developments in Active Shooter Intelligence™ along with several new product and business initiatives at the Global Security Exchange in Dallas, Texas this September 11-13. Attendees visiting Shooter Detection Systems booth #4345 can learn more about the company’s new philanthropic grants writing initiative, a new partner incenti...