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New senior hire for Safer Group amid continued growth

Inverclyde security firm, Safer Group, has appointed Mark Walsh to the newly-created position of Chief Revenue Officer amid continued strong growth. Founded in 2016 by Greenock entrepreneur Ryan Clark, the Port Glasgow-based company specialises in protecting construction sites, infrastructure and assets with its high-tech intruder detection system, known as Safer PODs. It recently opened a second 6,000 sq ft unit at Kelburn Business Park as its new head office, after enjoying a record-breaking...

B&R showcases smart energy solutions at Smarter E Europe

At Smarter E Europe 2024 from June 19-21 in Munich, Germany, B&R is showing how intelligent automation can address the new challenges that come with the widespread adoption of renewable energy. Visitors to Booth 490 in Hall B2 will see how B&R technology is helping to make green grids more reliable and deliver clean fuel to hard-to-electrify sectors. New solutions for power generation "More than ever, society needs an energy supply that is reliable, affordable, efficient and sustainab...

RIO takes centre stage with RAD’s security solution shining at CMA Fest

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc., a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., is thrilled to announce the successful deployment of 4 RAD RIO™ (ROSA Independent Observatory) solar-powered mobile surveillance units (MSU) during the 2024 CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee.  The CMA Fest, one of the most significant country music events in the world, saw tens of thousands of fans flock to Nashville for an unforgettable weekend of music and e...

Introducing Hikvision’s 4K IP Kits, the new benchmark for advanced, DIY security

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, announces the launch of five high-performance 4K IP Camera Kits featuring NVRs, including select kits with Hikvision’s ColorVu-enabled Panoramic Turret Cameras.  Designed to provide unparalleled performance, seamless convenience, and unmatched value, these kits incorporate cutting-edge features like 4K resolution, Smart Motion Detection,...

LiveAction announces deeper integrations with Cisco ecosystem for unparalleled network visibility and packet capture forensics

LiveAction, the pioneer in-network intelligence announced deeper technology integrations within the Cisco ecosystem, further solidifying its commitment to empowering network and security operations teams with comprehensive, end-to-end network visibility, and packet capture forensics. Enhanced security and visibility The foundation of these integrations is the certification of LiveWire, LiveAction’s market-pioneering packet analysis solution, to run on high-performance Cisco Unified Compu...

Precisely empowers Generali Real Estate to drive AI innovation with trusted data

Precisely, the global pioneer in data integrity, announced that Generali Real Estate, one of the world's pioneering real estate asset managers, relies on Precisely for its unparalleled data enrichment expertise. Precisely Points of Interest (POI) data helps Generali Real Estate unlock greater context from location data and fuel artificial intelligence (AI) advancements transforming the real estate market. Standard real estate metrics When Generali Real Estate became one of the first real...

Hanwha Vision launches AI Box allowing for easy AI upgrades of ONVIF-compatible cameras

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has launched the AIB-800, an AI Box that enables users to convert any standard ONVIF-compatible video surveillance camera into an AI-enabled analytics camera. The AI Box provides a cost-effective and seamless way for businesses to upgrade their current camera equipment to leverage the benefits of AI, with no need to modify existing security systems and avoiding the complexities of replacing them entirely. Moreover, no additional construction...

DeepL announces $300 million investment at $2 billion valuation fueled by global demand for AI language solutions

DeepL, a pioneering language AI company, announced $300 million of investment at a $2 billion valuation. Led by Index Ventures, the heavily oversubscribed round attracted strong support from new investors, who will bring their extensive expertise, connections, and resources to support DeepL's growth and long-term vision to transform the way companies communicate around the world. Additional late-stage investors, including ICONIQ Growth, Teachers' Venture Growth, and others, also participated, a...

Harness AI's potential: Role of Chief AI Officer in security industry

There is much excitement around the potential of AI to transform entire industries, from streamlining operations to creating new revenue streams. Indeed, as research from global vision solution provider Hanwha Vision reveals, AI is a top investment priority for pioneers to drive innovation, increase profitability and improve security. AI's operational efficiencies Yet these benefits can only be realised if there is sufficient trust in the AI being used and the insights it delivers - among p...

Verkada enhances cloud security with AI search

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced it will offer customers a new AI-powered search in Beta. Leveraging a large language and large vision model, Verkada's AI-powered search will enable customers to use everyday language to search their video security camera footage for people and vehicles, making their investigations even more intuitive and efficient. "Our new AI-powered search is an exciting expansion of the way that Verkada leverages the latest AI and comp...

Illumio and Wiz join forces to reduce cloud risk and automate and enhance vulnerability management in the cloud

Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company, announces its partnership with pioneering cloud security provider Wiz and joins Wiz Integrations (WIN) Platform. Illumio enhances WIN by bringing the power of Illumio’s Zero Trust Segmentation platform to the partner ecosystem, so that customers can seamlessly integrate Wiz into their existing Illumio workflows. Benefits of security findings WIN enables Wiz and Illumio to share prioritised security findings with context including inven...

Improve facility management with the KL10 public function lock by Codelocks

Codelocks has introduced public functionality to its KL10 KitLock. The mechanical lock now provides multiple users with keyless access to shared storage at public facilities like gyms, sports centres, spas, retail stores, offices, and shared workspaces. KL10 KitLock The KL10, a durable and compact mechanical lock, is designed for easy use and is accessible via a four-digit code. Originally released with Private Function, the new KL10 Public Function allows multiple occupancy facilities to off...

360 Vision Technology promote the ‘Power of Partnerships: Intelligent Integration’ at The Security Event 2024

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, will be participating in a technology partners’ collaboration, to promote the ‘Power of Partnerships: Intelligent Integration’, at The Security Event (TSE), 30 April-2 May 2024, at the NEC, Birmingham. At stand 5/P75 & 5/P80, 360 Vision will join a selection of technology partners displaying a ‘not to be missed’ immersive and interactive live demonstration. The innov...

Allied Universal appoints Deanna Steele chief information officer for North America

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, announced that Deanna Steele has joined the company as chief information officer for North America. Steele will provide visionary leadership and hands-on management of IT initiatives, creating substantial business value. In the role, she will focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences, supporting growth, integrating acquisitions and optimising artificial intelligence across the company’s...

Allegion US features interoperability, mobile credentials, Schlage XE360™ and services at ISC West

Allegion US, a pioneering provider of security solutions, technology and services, will be exhibiting and demonstrating new interoperable electronic access control technologies and software at the ISC West 2024 (booth # 20055), the security industry's most comprehensive and converged trade show occurring from April 9-12, 2024, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. "At Allegion, we're committed to innovation that links the world to seamless and secure access in the places we live, le...

Security Industry Association names Dan Cremins as built environment advisory board chair

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Dan Cremins of Delta Electronics to serve as the new chair of SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board. The SIA Built Environment Advisory Board – formerly the Proptech Advisory Board – was created to grow engagement between the Proptech community and the global security industry through partnerships, education and thought leadership. Built Environment Advisory Board “I am excited to work with SIA and m...

Transform retail security with Hanwha Vision AI-based surveillance monitors

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has launched AI Public View Monitors (AI PVMs) which bring accurate object detection and classification to its range of PVMs for enhanced retail operations.   SMT-3231PV and SMT-2731PV The new 27 and 32-inch models, SMT-3231PV and SMT-2731PV, are well-suited to a range of applications across retail including store entrances, shopping aisles, and self-checkouts.  The AI PVMs are designed to deter criminal activity and...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance Product Security Working Group launches the IoT Device Security Specification 1.0

The Connectivity Standards Alliance ("Alliance") Product Security Working Group is pleased to announce the release of their IoT (Internet of Things) Device Security Specification 1.0, with the accompanying certification program, and Product Security Verified Mark. This groundbreaking initiative aims to establish a unified IoT cybersecurity standard and certification program, providing manufacturers with a one-stop solution to certify their devices, enabling them to comply with mu...

Cohesity introduces the industry’s first generative AI-powered conversational search assistant to help businesses transform secondary data into knowledge

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced Cohesity Gaia, a first-to-market AI-powered enterprise search assistant that brings retrieval augmented generation (RAG) AI and large language models (LLMs) to high-quality backup data within Cohesity environments. Cohesity Gaia will be made generally available on March 15. The conversational AI assistant enables users to ask questions and receive answers by accessing and analysing their vast pools of enterprise data...

SwiftConnect and Wavelynx deploy first corporate badge in Google wallet and company ID in Samsung wallet

SwiftConnect, the pioneer in connected access enablement, and Wavelynx, a provider of interoperable and secure access solutions, announced that their deployment at Stream Realty Partners’ RiverSouth Austin marks the first use of access credentials in Samsung Wallet and Google Wallet in the corporate real estate market. Now, tenants and employees can use their Android devices and Galaxy phones for easy and secure building access at Austin’s most intelligent building. &...

SwiftConnect: Company Badges are now available across all major digital wallets for NFC access at Stream Realty Partners’ RiverSouth Austin

SwiftConnect, a pioneer in connected access enablement, and Wavelynx, a provider of interoperable and secure access solutions, announced that Stream Realty Partners’ RiverSouth has launched the use of company badges across all major digital wallets for seamless NFC access at the smartest building in Austin, Texas. RiverSouth employees and tenants can now add their company badges to Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet and use their iPhone, Apple Watch, Android device,...

Vision beyond imagination: Hikvision showcases innovative display technologies and products at ISE 2024

Hikvision unveiled a captivating array of innovative display technologies and products at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), which takes place every February, is the largest audio-video systems integration show in the world. This year the four-day event hosted over 1,300 exhibitors and more than 116,000 visitors. Hikvision chose this venue to showcase its range of cutting-edge display technologies and products, which enhance the audience e...

Cohesity announces Cohesity Gaia to help businesses transform secondary data into knowledge

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announces Cohesity Gaia, a first-to-market AI-powered enterprise search assistant that brings retrieval augmented generation (RAG) AI and large language models (LLMs) to high-quality backup data within Cohesity environments. Cohesity Gaia will be made generally available on March 15. The conversational AI assistant enables users to ask questions and receive answers by accessing and analysing their vast pools of enterprise data. Wh...

Genetec introduces enterprise-grade, unified, SaaS solution

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced Security Centre SaaS. Built with cybersecurity and privacy at its core, the new offering is a massively scalable, open, and unified software as a service solution (SaaS). Combining access control, video management, forensic search, intrusion monitoring, automation, and many other advanced security capabilities, Security Centre SaaS ushers in a new chapter...

Hanwha Vision and A.I. Tech: Driving AI in video forward

The latest in our ongoing series introducing some of Hanwha Vision’s pioneering partners has us meet with Alessia Saggese, co-owner at A.I. Tech. Here, Alessia discusses how cutting-edge video analytics are significantly improving detection and reducing false alarms in video. Thanks for meeting with us Alessia, can you tell us about A.I. Tech? A.I. Tech is an Italian company founded in 2012 that has developed cutting-edge video analytics solutions based on best-in-class AI. We have over...

MSolutions to introduce quadview processor at ISE 2024

MSolutions, a pioneering supplier of AV test devices and collaboration solutions, will introduce a new quadview video processor at ISE 2024 to help customers scale and display four video sources on a single screen. The new MS-41Q device can accept four HDMI sources and upscale any input resolution to 4K@60 4:4:4 with up to 18 Gbps bandwidth, providing exceptional visual quality for monitoring purposes for live production, security and other applications. MSolutions will demonstrate the unit pro...

Dahua Technology inaugurates cutting-edge experience centre in Dubai

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...

3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K sets a new standard in cost effective video decoding

3xLOGIC, the pioneering provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has announced the launch of its innovative VH-DECODER-4K. Perfect for use in organisations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises, the VH-DECODER-4K is the ideal device for setting up public view monitors or spot monitors, offering highly cost-effective configuration by connecting directly to a camera network using minimal cabling. Aut...

Camera health issues estimated to impact 50 percent of installed surveillance cameras each year

Video surveillance technology has become a tool of choice for organisations looking to protect their facilities and staff, with some estimates putting the number of installed surveillance cameras over one billion worldwide.  Value of recorded video For the majority of these camera installations, the value lies in the recorded video, providing visual evidence of potential incidents, a shoplifter in a retail store, fraudulent activity such as insider threats or a faked “slip and...

ADT home security checklist: experts share how to protect the home

Michelle Bennett, Managing Director, ADT UKSubscriber says: “With burglary rates rising during autumn and winter time, and especially during the holidays, it’s advisable to take some good measures to keep your property safe in the next few months." "For instance, remember to check that both windows and doors are locked at all times and, considering that many burglars make their way into a property through the windows, you could also install some sash jammers to feel even safer. Re...

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