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The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) has published an update to its Secure IP Device Framework to bridge with the Matter device ecosystem. The update enables OCF and Matter devices to coexist and interact within the same smart home, strengthening interoperability, enhancing the user experience and improving return on investment for the homeowner. "Full smart home and building automation has always been our priority, and is only possible through interoperability," comments...

The full-day expo is headed to New Jersey and expects up to 5,000 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors, with the Bridge Cable team as some of those attendees.  The full team of Bridge Cable is set to attend the ADI Expo 2024, as it makes a stop in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. ADI Expo The annual event exhibits manufacturers like Honeywell, Resideo, Telguard, Turing, DSC, Yale, and more. Attendees will be spending the day learning the latest trends within telecom...

TrueConf, a major provider of secure video collaboration solutions, unveiled TrueConf AI Server at GITEX Africa 2024. The team messaging and video conferencing server introduces new on-premises AI that operates within a corporate network and enables automatic generation of a meeting protocol, ensuring safe data processing. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an upward trend with expectations to rise to $1.339.1 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 35.7%. As video...

Evolution, the integrated fire and security business, has appointed Lars Pedersen to the new position of Country Manager for the Nordics to establish a new regional presence and continue to build a dedicated local team. Lars Pedersen Lars joins from LenelS2, where he spent over 20 years in various senior roles, latterly as Regional Sales Director for Northern Europe based in Oslo. He is an Engineer by profession having worked in the security industry since 1987, building skills in project man...

AxxonSoft is excited to announce the release of an enhanced update to the video analytics package. This latest version introduces support for Nvidia's new Ada Lovelace microarchitecture graphics cards, significantly boosting the capabilities of the detection tools, including Neurotracker, Neurocounter, Pose Detection, PPE Detection, Fire Detection, and Smoke Detection. These advancements are designed to elevate the efficiency and performance of video analytics. Suite of new features In additi...

In a dynamic environment, the need for robust and responsive security systems is paramount. Assimilating Access Control and Time-Attendance solutions with Building Management Systems (BMS) via the BACnet Integration provides a comprehensive approach to ensuring proactive security and efficient building operations. This integration bridges the gap between various systems, creating a cohesive and responsive security network. Here’s a closer look at how this integration enhances security...

Userful Corporation, a provider of the renowned software-defined data visualisation platform, announced the appointment of Jeff Metcalf as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Userful’s executive team Mr. Metcalf brings over 20 years of finance and accounting experience to his new role as CFO, as well as extensive technology leadership experience. Prior to joining Userful, Mr. Metcalf held key finance leadership roles as VP of Finance and divisional CFO, working for Cal...

Allied Universal® announced that Loretta Cecil will join the organisation as global general counsel, effective June 17, 2024. In this role, Cecil will serve as the company’s chief legal officer, providing strategic legal guidance and overseeing the company’s global legal function. She will report directly to Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO at Allied Universal. Cecil has over 40 years’ experience as an executive and legal professional, most recently as executive vice p...

AlgoSec, a global cyber security pioneer, has introduced a new release of its revolutionary Prevasio Cloud Security platform. The new release delivers the first double-layered cloud security solution to address the paradigm shift in cloud network security, offering comprehensive protection against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Robust defencive measures Network security is the backbone of any cloud estate. As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud environments, the complexity...

HackerOne, the pioneer in human-powered security, has announced the launch of its first partner programme, PartnerOne. APNT also joined as a part of this new, growing partner network. Cybersecurity HackerOne launched the programme to meet a growing demand for cybersecurity solutions that leverage the global ethical hacker community.  PartnerOne gives partners the ability to sell HackerOne solutions through their channels, reducing commercial barriers for customers wanting to adopt human-...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, announced its largest contract to date – an $8.5 million deal to protect 1,025 workers at a major North American midstream company. 1,025 G7 wearable devices The contract expands the company’s original $3.5 million deal with Blackline, announced in September 2023 to protect more than 850 workers. Combined with the previous deal, Blackline devices protect all of the company’s nearly 2,000 field and site w...

Genetec Inc., a major technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced AutoVu™ Plate Finder, a new feature that enables parking operators and law enforcement professionals to quickly identify and validate licence plate numbers directly from their Apple or Android mobile devices. AutoVu Plate Finder AutoVu Plate Finder increases efficiency by reducing the time spent manually checking difficult-to-read or obstructed licence p...

Hanwha Vision has named Jason Swanson as Business Development Manager for the Restaurant and Retail markets. The industry veteran will draw on his extensive store and food service experience to ensure Hanwha solutions address operators’ unique surveillance challenges and requirements for protecting their premises, employees and customers. Swanson’s appointment continues Hanwha’s commitment to building teams that include subject matter experts with first-hand market knowle...

AMG Systems, the pioneer in NDAA and TAA-approved, highly robust connectivity and transmission solutions for IP Video, has launched its latest UK-designed and built Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector range, named the AMG150 and AMG155 series. The AMG150/155 series of PoE injectors has been designed to deliver Power over Ethernet from 15 right up to 90 watts, transmitting power to edge devices via 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, right up to 10Gb Ethernet network connections. In this way, the AMG150/155 series...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, together with Ruijie and Reyee in celebration of the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament will be hosting their interactive football competition. Samsung 55” 4K TV Players will have the chance to win the star prize of a Samsung 55” 4K TV, together with weekly competitions and other prizes worth hundreds of pounds in vouchers. Back in April, Mayflex scored a partnership with Ruijie Networks, a global manufacturer of Wired and Wirele...

Cequence, a pioneer in API security and bot management announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Aramco Digital Company, Saudi Aramco's digital and technology subsidiary, to establish plans for a strategic collaboration to enhance and localise API security within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Digital transformation The collaboration aims to propel the digital transformation of Saudi Arabia’s industrial sectors. Implementing Unified API Protection (UAP) will safeguar...

Cloudbrink, the personal SASE provider, has named Graphene Networks as a distribution partner for North America. North Carolina-based Graphene Networks, a specialist in managed WAN edge services, will supply the Cloudbrink service to technology service distributors (TSDs) as a VPN replacement and high-performance alternative to ZTNA. Traditional SD-WAN solutions Cloudbrink provides fast, secure access to SaaS, cloud, and on-prem applications. Graphene sells managed network services and suppor...

This autofocus camera is tiny, but not to be underestimated: The uEye XS from IDS Imaging Development Systems weighs just 12 grams and fits into almost any application with its size of just 26.4 x 23 x 21.7 mm. Thanks to its autofocus and 5 MP CMOS sensor, it delivers consistently sharp images and videos from a distance of just 10 cm – for example in hand-held scanners, on robotic arms, or in passport photo machines. The uEye XS starter set is ideal for testing the camera. In addition to...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, in partnership with Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), has tested its latest AI-enhanced multi-camera replay service at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai, China, occurring between May 16 to 19, 2024. This pivotal event determined the athletes participating in the forthcoming Olympic Games in Paris ("Paris 2024”). AI innovation The AI innovation from Alibaba Cloud is poised for deployment across va...

The European Parliament has plenary voted in favour of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recently. This is a major step towards decarbonisation of the building stock. However, the new directive also creates fire safety and security challenges. Euralarm proposes a planned and holistic approach of these topics. European building stock A large majority of the buildings in the European Union, about 85%, were constructed prior to 2000. Within this group, 75% are categorised as...

Hikvision has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, disclosing its ESG practices and performance for the sixth consecutive year. The report offers a comprehensive look at Hikvision’s focus on sustainability and its ESG priorities and actions, reaffirming the company’s commitment to fulfilling corporate social responsibility with innovative and sustainable technologies. “Practicing the ethos of ‘Tech for Good’, adhering to ‘prag...

Dahua Technology, a pioneer video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has redesigned the ECO Partner Program. The new partner engagement model introduces some new changes with additional benefits and requirements. ECO Partners can now also fulfill new roles and a strategical partner level has been added. Technology partners remain the core group, but the program also reaches out now to new players, such as software houses and other hardware and software complementors. The program relaun...

The Cyber Leader Summit, held at London’s Leadenhall Building and hosted by Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, served as a forum for discussing the escalating threats in the cyber landscape, with a particular focus on the alarming rise in cybercrime and the critical need for more robust defences. The one-day event brought together over 200 delegates, along with experts from Check Point, Microsoft, Om...

Elmo Motion Control, a global technology major in motion control solutions, will present its latest innovations at SPS Italia 2024, in Hall 5, Booth #F-043. SPS (Smart Production Solutions) Italia will take place from May 28 to 30, 2024, at the Parma Fairgrounds in Parma, Italy. For 12 years, SPS Italia has been a collective point of reference for the Italian manufacturing sector. Platinum line of servo drives Elmo is proudly showcasing the Platinum line of servo drives, including Full Certif...

G2E Asia and the Asian IR Expo are set to return to Macau on June 4-6, 2024 with a lineup of esteemed keynote speakers throughout the week, including:   Day One: Bill Miller, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association | Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office  Day Two: Leong Wai Man, President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government  Day Three: Alejandro H. Tengco, Chairman and Chief Executive Of...

LiveAction, a pioneering provider in end-to-end network security and performance visibility, has announced pivotal appointments to its EMEA leadership team. The strategic hires of Ian Gallagher as Regional Sales Director for Northern Europe, Guntram Allfen as Regional Sales Director for Central Europe, and Sebastien Texier as Regional Sales Director for France, underscore LiveAction's commitment to accelerating growth and customer success across the European region. Strengthening LiveAction's...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce that David Charney, Chief Customer Officer (COO), Stealth Monitoring, has accepted the position of Co-Chair of the TMA Surveillance and Video Verification (SVV) Committee. Charney joins seated Committee Co-Chair - Wes Usie, Guardian Alarm Systems. An active member of the SVV Committee, Charney quickly came to recognise the enormous potential of the collective group of professionals. "It has been so valuable to have access to my peers to d...

Event organisers, media broadcast outlets, on-site emergency services personnel, and visitors will all continue to have access to reliable connectivity at the largest outdoor sporting event in Ireland for the next three years. This is thanks to a contract extension awarded to Telent to provide the voice and data communications infrastructure for the North West 200, with their successful collaboration set to span two decades. Voice and data communications The 2024 motorcycle road race took pla...

FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies, a pioneer in thermal and acoustic imaging, will be exhibiting at NEC Birmingham, Stand 4-K22, at Maintec 2024. The global energy crisis has placed an incredible financial strain upon businesses throughout the world. To assist businesses in cutting energy consumption, Teledyne FLIR designs and manufactures thermal and acoustic imaging cameras specifically for business use, supported by its exceptional total solution ecosystem. Solutions on display At Mainte...

Eurotech, a renowned provider of edge computing systems and a pioneer in the field of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Edge AI, proudly announces its inclusion in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms. This recognition marks the fifth consecutive time Eurotech has been listed, underscoring its consistent excellence and innovation in the IIoT space. Importance of IIoT platforms The Gartner report, highly regarded across industries for...