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Hikvision unveils nationwide Kiosk Program: Hands-on tech demos at 28 U.S. locations

Hikvision, a world-renowned manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is excited to announce the rollout of its Phase 1 Kiosk Program across 28 locations in the U.S. This initiative includes live product demos at participating distributors, designed to offer customers a hands-on experience with the latest Hikvision technologies and equipment. Range of Hikvision products "The Hikvision Kiosk Program is...

Hanwha Vision T series wall-mount cameras deliver “eye-level” surveillance viewing angles

The new T series wall-mount cameras from Hanwha Vision solve the obstructed-view challenges associated with dome surveillance devices in high overhead mounting positions. The new cameras deliver an “eye-level,” nearly 180° panoramic field of view while capturing detailed 5MP resolution video for accurate people and object identification. The T series cameras (model TNV-C8011RW) can fit a range of commercial surveillance applications requiring wide fields of view of any...

HENSOLDT supplies state-of-the-art optronic vision systems for the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle

Sensor specialist - HENSOLDT is supplying an unspecified number of state-of-the-art optical vision systems for the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle. The customers are the system houses - KNDS and Rheinmetall, which produce the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle and distribute it through the jointly founded PSM GmbH.  The order value is in the double-digit million range. In addition to the vision systems for the turrets of the infantry fighting vehicles, the order also includes the equipment for...

Dean Drako named EY Entrepreneur of Year (Gulf Region)

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance announced that Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks Founder and CEO, won the Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Gulf South Award. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs and pioneers of high-growth companies.  Video surveillance Under Drako’s leadership, Eagle Eye Networks has revolutionised the video surveillance industry,...

Access exclusive security solutions at Security Essen 2024

Security is more relevant than ever. Whether it’s cybersecurity, intrusion protection, or access control - the demand for individual and tailor-made security solutions in industry, companies, and private households is constantly increasing. Security Essen As a major trade fair, Security Essen brings together the security industry and showcases innovations and developments with around 500 exhibitors from September 17 to 20. At the same time, it celebrates its 50th anniversary. What began...

Gallagher Security named Manufacturer of the Year at the 2024 Fire and Security Matters awards

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security has added another manufacturing accolade to its list, taking home the award for Security Manufacturer of the Year at the 2024 Fire & Security Matters Awards held in Coventry.  Manufacturer of the Year The Manufacturer of the Year award recognises a manufacturer of security systems that have gone above and beyond in its commitment to innovation and/or its systems meet the highest standards.  This recent award win follows a string o...

Genetec appoints Jason de Souza as Managing Director for Latin America & the Caribbean

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced the appointment of Jason de Souza as the new Managing Director for Latin America & the Caribbean (LATCAR). Jason de Souza With over 25 years of experience in the IT and security sectors, de Souza brings a proven track record of delivering results, growing revenue, and building long-term relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders across the diverse...

Matrix to showcase comprehensive security and telecom solutions at SAFE South Expo 2024 in Chennai

Matrix, a pioneer in cutting-edge security and telecom solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the SAFE South Expo 2024, scheduled to be held from July 5th - 6th at the Chennai Trade Centre. This premier event will provide a platform for Matrix to showcase its innovative offerings in IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions.  Advanced security solutions  At SAFE South Expo 2024, Matrix will demonstrate its robust security portfolio...

Barco's new control room solutions on exhibit at InfoComm 2024

Barco, a pioneer in control room solutions, is showcasing its updated portfolio designed for the control rooms market at InfoComm 2024 (Las Vegas, NV, 12-14 June). With new flagship products in control room software, as well as its LED video walls and LCD video walls, the company sets new standards for the market. To optimally bring these products to market, Barco announces partnerships with WESCO, the major US distributor of professional electronics, and the French distributor IP-Partner...

OCF publishes Matter bridge to strengthen smart home interoperability

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...

G4S announces exclusive partnership to revolutionise frontline worker safety

G4S, the global pioneer in security solutions, proudly announces an exclusive partnership with Australian safety technology company Duress.com. This collaboration aims to enhance the protection of frontline staff across multiple sectors, utilising Duress's cutting-edge wearable devices. This partnership is set to elevate safety standards and provide unparalleled support to workers facing increasing threats of violence and anti-social behaviour by connecting frontline staff and security off...

Illumio appoints Pete Wilson as EMEA Channel Chief

Illumio, Inc., a Zero Trust Segmentation company, announced the appointment of Pete Wilson as Director of Channel Sales, EMEA. Based in the UK, Wilson will lead and scale Illumio’s channel and alliance operations in EMEA as it seeks to capitalise on the growing demand for Zero Trust and Microsegmentation.  Wilson brings over 20 years of experience in networking and security, gained at top technology companies, including RSA and SailPoint. Before joining Illumio, he was Director...

Evolution recruits senior industry professional to lead Nordic drive

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...

Explore new telecom trends with Bridge Cable at ADI Expo 2024

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...

AxxonSoft announces latest video analytics package update with enhanced features

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...

Ajax Systems triumphs at ESX Innovation Awards in the US, winning three awards and the main Best in Show recognition

Ajax Systems is delighted to announce its triumphant success at the esteemed ESX Innovation Awards in the US. In addition to receiving three product awards, the company won the main Techvision Challenge, a Shark Tank-style competition among the top ten winners, and was named Best in Show with its FireProtect 2 RB (Heat/Smoke/CO) UL Jeweller fire detector. Three Ajax products have garnered acclaim across the following categories: Video Surveillance: IP Cameras – TurretCam (8 Mp/2.8...

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,...

Genetec AutoVu Plate Finder brings automatic licence plate recognition to mobile devices

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 appoints Jason Swanson as Business Development Manager for restaurant and retail verticals

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...

ESX 2024 innovation award winners highlighting next-gen products and services

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Innovation Awards, recognising excellence and innovation within the electronic security and life safety industry. These prestigious awards highlight next-generation products and services that present significant growth opportunities for integrator companies. A comprehensive set of criteria An independent panel of judges selected the winners based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including ingenuity, applicabili...

Verkada and The Harris Poll launch 2024 State of Cloud Physical Security report

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, shared the results of its 2024 State of Cloud Physical Security report. Based on insights from IT and physical security leaders across various sectors, the findings look at current trends, insights, and challenges within the industry, as it transitions from on-premises setups to cloud-based ones. Key findings of the Verkada 2024 State of Cloud Physical Security report include: A growing consensus on cloud-based future - Over 90...

Mayflex teams up with Ruijie Reyee for UEFA Euro 2024 games

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...

Elite Interactive Solutions appoints John Valdez as new Vice President of Sales

Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, has named John Valdez as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. A senior pioneer with 25 years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies and start-up ventures, Valdez’s responsibilities include heading up Elite’s sales department with oversight of business development representatives and a lead generation call centre.&n...

Zenitel appoints SAC Nordic AB as Centre of Excellence for Sweden

Zenitel, the provider of Unified Critical Communications solutions, has appointed a new Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the Safety and Security market in the EMEA region. SAC Nordic, based close to Stockholm, has been named Zenitel Centre of Excellence for Sweden.  Local Centre of Excellence "Sweden is an important and dynamic market located in the heart of Northern Europe and plays a significant role in the growth strategy within the Region EMEA BU Safety and Security. The specific requir...

IDS uEye XS weighs just 12 grams and fits into almost any application

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...

Charlie Kowalczyk appointed Director of Support Services for AtlasIED

AtlasIED, a recognised pioneer in the commercial audio, voice evac, and security industries, announces the appointment of Charlie Kowalczyk as Director of Support Services. Kowalczyk steps into the role, currently held by Dick Snider, General Manager of Support Services, who is retiring on June 1.  Dick Snider has spent 16 years pioneering AtlasIED’s Platinum Assurance Plan and adding value with preventive maintenance, service, and extended warranty programs for the company's complex...

Alibaba Cloud to help elevate Olympic viewing with AI-enhanced multi-camera replay service

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...

Sentrycs secures multimillion-dollar deals to protect military bases in Europe

Sentrycs – a global technology major in the cyber-based RF segment of counter-drone solutions – announced strategic deals that will see the implementation of its advanced counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) solutions across multiple military bases throughout Europe. The field-proven Israeli technology provider will enable its customers to mitigate the immediate threats from small and commercial drones performing ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) missions over se...

Dahua revamps eco partner program to cater for more industry players

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...

Hikvision releases its sixth ESG report, highlighting the commitment to ‘Tech for Good’

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...