In the world of cybersecurity, ethical hacking proactively identifies security vulnerabilities before malicious actors (i.e., unethical hackers) can exploit them. By simulating real-world attacks, organisations can strengthen defences, protect sensitive data, and maintain public trust. In the physical security world, ethical hacking can transform cybersecurity of security systems from a reactive struggle into a strategic safeguard. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the role of ethical hacking as it relates to physical security?

Next-generation (Next-Gen) technologies are products, services, or infrastructures that represent a significant leap forward rather than a small, incremental update. In the physical security industry, NextGen products are those that enable disruptive change, breakthrough performance, and a fundamental change that renders previous products obsolete. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the next generation of physical security solutions, and how will they change the industry?

Emphasising proactive rather than reactive security shifts the focus from dealing with crises and damage control to prevention. Advantages of a proactive approach include cost efficiency, better business continuity, and fewer crises that draw attention away from strategic improvements. Staying ahead of threats is a core mission of the security department, and technology has evolved to enable security professionals to deliver on that mission better than ever. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How are security systems transitioning from reactive to proactive, and what is the benefit?

Multiple technology trends are transforming the physical access control market. There is a fundamental shift away from physical cards and keys toward digital identities — mobile credentials, digital wallets, biometrics, and cloud-native access platforms. These next generation access solutions are radically reshaping how buildings operate, protect staff, and perform functionally. At the same time, AI and analytics solutions are being layered onto these physical access control systems to support predictive threat detection and behavioural insights. Access data itself is becoming an asset for sustainability, space optimisation, and smart building initiatives. Risk, impact operations and experience The annual HID Global Security and Identity Trends Report highlights these and other issues The annual HID Global Security and Identity Trends Report highlights these and other issues. The survey cites improving user convenience as a priority for nearly half of organisations, while 41% are focused on simplifying administration, and 28% struggle with system integration. These are not theoretical challenges, they are day‑to‑day friction points that add cost, increase risk, impact operations and experience, and, of course, must be addressed. HID Global’s commercial focus HID Global’s commercial focus is to help organisations digitise their access control — with mobile identities, biometrics, and cloud platforms — and then to use the data to deliver more value. “We are turning access control from an operational cost into a software-driven asset that improves efficiency, supports Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and even creates new revenue opportunities,” says Steven Commander, HID Global’s Head of Consultant Relations. The impact of digital transformation Digital transformation is the method of moving access control from hardware and physical credentials Digital transformation is in the process of moving access control from hardware and physical credentials to a software-driven, integrated experience. The transformation strengthens security while also improving user convenience — transforming the “pavement to the desk” journey. HID enables this shift through mobile credentials, biometrics, cloud-native platforms, and solutions that allow third-party applications to run on door hardware. “This helps customers turn access data into operational and commercial outcomes, while also improving the overall user experience,” says Commander.  Digital transformation in access control is not focused on chasing the latest trends. Rather, transformation is about turning software, data and integration into outcomes that matter to customers, says HID. “Security becomes stronger and more adaptive,” says Commander. “Operations become simpler and more cost‑effective. Experiences become seamless and consistent. Sustainability moves from ambition to action. And the financial case becomes clearer as efficiencies are banked and new value streams emerge.” The challenge of futureproofing with long lifecycles Given that physical security technologies will be in place for 15 to 20 years, it is important to plan for how systems can evolve over time. Considering how rapidly security threats, compliance standards, and user expectations change, 15 to 20 years is a long time. The decisions made at the beginning of a system’s lifecycle can either limit flexibility later (which will be costly) or enable long-term adaptability. Support for open standards such as Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is therefore important Choosing products and platforms that are open, interoperable, and designed for updates can enable future-proof projects. Support for open standards such as Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is therefore important.  In addition, systems built on open controller platforms — such as Mercury — enable organisations to switch software providers or expand functionality without replacing core door hardware. Architectural openness is key to system lifecycles and maximising the return on investment (ROI) from a chosen solution. Digital credentials and mobile access Flexibility and upgradeability should also be top of mind when it comes to endpoints like access control readers. While RFID cards are still commonplace, there is a clear trend toward digital credentials and mobile access. Readers that support both allow organisations to transition at their own pace, without committing to a full system overhaul. A long system lifecycle does not mean technology should remain static. Security, particularly cybersecurity, demands more frequent updates. Technologies that support firmware upgrades in the field extend the value of a deployment while helping organisations keep pace with emerging threats. In that sense, lifecycle thinking is not just about longevity — it’s about maintaining resilience and readiness over time. Applying biometrics and mobile identities Biometrics is becoming mainstream as a credential alternative, strengthening security without adding friction Biometrics is becoming mainstream as a credential alternative, strengthening security without adding friction. Many organisations are now deploying biometrics to support fast, seamless access journeys, with adoption already around 39% in access control according to HID’s recent research.  In addition, 80% of organisations surveyed expect to deploy mobile identities within the next five years. Full technology integration enables tap‑to‑access without opening an app; the user journey becomes faster, safer, and more convenient. “It is where the industry is headed and we are at the vanguard of this,” says Commander.    Ongoing challenge of cybersecurity At HID Global, cybersecurity is embedded into everything, from corporate processes and development practices to the solutions they bring to market. “Our approach ensures that customers can strengthen their overall security posture, not only by deploying secure products but by benefitting from HID’s commitment to the highest industry standards,” says Commander. HID holds multiple globally recognised certifications, including ISO 27001, ISO 14298, SOC Type 2 and CSA STAR, which demonstrate their robust information security and cloud security practices. In addition, HID’s SEOS® secure chipset is independently SEAL-certified, providing one of the most advanced levels of protection available on the market today. “Ultimately, this means organisations are not just purchasing isolated secure products; they are implementing solutions developed and delivered within a comprehensive, cybersecure framework,” says Commander. “When deployed according to best practices, HID solutions enable customers to achieve the highest levels of resilience against evolving physical and cyber threats.” Developing green and sustainable solutions A huge amount of waste is generated from the manufacture of plastic RFID access cards Digital credentials align with the sustainable solutions that everyone wants. A huge amount of waste is generated from the manufacture of plastic RFID access cards. Over 550 million access cards are sold annually. This creates 2,700 tons of plastic waste and 11,400 tons of carbon, based on a PVC card weighing 5 grams.  Therefore, digital credentials self-evidently reduce the reliance on plastic cards (helping reduce carbon emissions by up to 75% according to HID’s research), while leveraging access control system data supports energy optimisation by shutting down or reducing systems in unused spaces. Energy use and CO₂ emissions can be cut dramatically, showing how access systems can contribute to sustainability goals and green building certification. What is the latest in smart buildings? Smart buildings increasingly rely on mobile access control as the backbone for digital services. Real-time access data enables new services such as automated room bookings, HVAC control, lift/elevator calling, e-bike hiring, and so on. Smart buildings increasingly rely on mobile access control as the backbone for digital services The financial upside is clear; smart, digitally transformed buildings can deliver around 8% higher yields per square foot versus traditional office space. Operational savings accrue from reduced administration, the removal of card production and shipping, and lighter IT support. This creates a value cycle — better experiences drive adoption, adoption fuels monetisation, and monetisation funds further improvements. Achieving technology impact in the real world One standout project is One Bangkok – a $3.9 billion mixed used development in Thailand – which demonstrates the scale of what can be achieved when access control data is used for optimisation, particularly when it comes to monitoring facilities usage and occupier behaviours. By switching lights off or lowering the temperature in unused rooms, for example, the One Bangkok building demonstrates this potential with a 22% reduction in energy consumption, saving 17,000 MWh and 9,000 tons of CO₂ annually.  Sustainability is a key factor in contributing to how properties are valued. And sustainability extends far beyond digital credentials having a lower environmental impact than plastic cards.  Buildings with recognised sustainability certifications often command rental premiums of around 6%, and three‑quarters of security decision‑makers now consider environmental impact in their procurement assessments.

Veracode, the pioneer in application risk management, announces a jump from 56 percent to 62 percent in overall AI-generated code security, alongside a drop in vulnerabilities from 44 percent to 38 percent — the most significant improvement since the GenAI Code Security Report series began in July 2025. Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 and OpenAI's GPT-6-Sol co-lead the rankings at 73 percent, surpassing the previous high of 68 percent set by GPT-5.5 in July 2026. “We’ve been analysing code generated by multiple LLMs for more than a year. Until now, we have not seen a marked improvement in AI code security, despite consistently near-perfect functionality,” said Chris Wysopal, Co-founder & Chief Security Evangelist at Veracode. “This is the first time since running our study that we’ve been able to report a meaningful move on the security dial. Ten models now clear 60 percent, up from four in the last report, and the overall average has jumped six percentage points. With around half of code now generated by AI, today’s results are truly encouraging.”  Meaning vulnerability volume Veracode tested 18 models across four languages (Python, C#, JavaScript, Java) and four Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) categories (CWE-89, CWE-327, CWE-80, CWE-117). Claude Opus 5.5 and GPT-6-Sol tied at 73 percent, dethroning GPT-5.5, which led the summer 2026 snapshot at 68 percent. Anthropic and OpenAI each have models in the top seven. In July, six of 11 models sat between 50 and 53 percent; today only two remain in that band, while 10 clear 60 percent. The floor hasn't moved, however, with the bottom still at 44–50 percent, meaning vulnerability volume still depends on model selection. Data-flow reasoning Vulnerability type CWE-80, cross-site scripting (XSS), was the main driver of the overall gain. Despite being one of the weaker categories, XSS rose to 18 percent, in contrast to its modest uptick demonstrated in July’s analysis. This represents the single biggest shift in the dataset. Meanwhile, crypto (CWE-327) held at 87 percent, Structured Query Language (SQL) injection (CWE-89) held at 84 percent, and log injection (CWE-117) remained flat at 13 percent. The reason is structural: XSS is the easiest vulnerability to fix through pattern recognition, which is exactly how LLMs improve. Log injection requires data-flow reasoning across multiple functions, where LLMs continue to stall. Highest security outcome The top-performing models carry premium compute costs. Performance also correlates with model size: large models average 55 percent versus 51 percent for small models, which reverses last year's finding that size had "essentially no effect" on security.  “The models that produce the most secure code are the ones that cost the most to run at scale, yet they still fail on more than one in four security tasks,” Wysopal said. “The answer should never be to use the most expensive model and hope for the best. A mid-tier model at a 60 percent pass rate plus Veracode scanning is more accurate, more cost-effective, and more scalable than a frontier model at 73 percent with no verification. Organisations must look for a combination of coding model, security testing, and remediation to get the highest security outcome.” Coding-specialised models General models pull further ahead of coding models. General-purpose models average 54 percent on security tasks versus 51 percent for coding-specialised models — a gap that has widened from one to three points since July.  Nearly four in 10 AI code tasks still produce vulnerable code. The rate of vulnerabilities dropped from 44 to 38 percent. This is meaningful but still means roughly four in 10 tasks produced vulnerable code without security-specific guidance. Java is still stuck. Java remains the dramatic outlier at 31 percent, barely up from 30 percent in July. The gap between Java and the other three languages (Python at 64 percent, C# at 60 percent, and JavaScript at 57 percent) is still 26–33 percentage points. Long-lived vulnerabilities The improvement is real but mends a small part of a larger wound. According to Veracode's 2026 State of Software Security report, 82 percent of organisations now carry security debt (vulnerabilities unresolved for more than a year). Moreover, 66 percent of the most dangerous, long-lived vulnerabilities come from third-party code, taking 358 days to fix on average. “Newer LLMs are producing more code that’s both functional and secure, but that does not mean we can start blindly trusting AI-generated code,” Wysopal closed. “The most effective strategy isn't chasing the most expensive model for marginal gains; it's combining AI code generation with continuous, independent security verification that catches what the models miss. That approach covers the full risk surface, from first-party code to third-party dependencies."

Aetina Corporation, an AI solution provider and accelerator of edge AI infrastructure, announces its participation in Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2026, taking place November 3–5 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. At Hall 3, Booth C162, Aetina will showcase NVIDIA-powered edge AI platforms and partner solutions spanning intelligent agriculture, autonomous factories, smart mobility, and smart cities and spaces. Crop health monitoring Intelligent Agriculture: Aetina’s 2026 showcase follows a connected “farm-to-city” story, demonstrating how edge AI supports the journey from cultivation and harvest to factory processing, transportation, and urban infrastructure. In intelligent agriculture, Aetina plans to showcase intelligent agriculture solutions powered by Comiers, Optoscale, Nature Robots, and Farm-ING, together with ecosystem partners such as Innodisk, Steliau Technology, and Arcobel Embedded. Powered by Aetina's NVIDIA Jetson lineup, from NVIDIA Jetson T5000 and T4000 modules in the NVIDIA Jetson Thor family to NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 64GB and NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB, the solutions support seeding, watering, fertilising, crop health monitoring, and harvest optimisation. By running perception and generative AI inference directly in the field, growers act on real-time insights without relying on the cloud. Inconsistent manual inspection Autonomous Factory: Next, the harvest moves to a juice factory, where two live demos show edge AI at work. Outside, truck-mounted cameras feed Aetina's rugged AIE-VX28/18-IP, powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin and running NVIDIA DeepStream on NVIDIA CUDA, which processes eight concurrent camera streams in real time. It enhances loading-dock safety by detecting the worker closest to the truck, a method that also applies to forklifts, excavators, and other off-highway vehicles. With JetPack 7.2 enabling the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32GB Super Mode, AI performance increases from 200 to 241 TOPS, providing extra capacity for more complex vision pipelines without needing to switch to a higher-cost module. Inside, the MegaEdge AIP-FR68S paired with an NVIDIA GPU detects and grades tangerines in real time, replacing slow, inconsistent manual inspection with AI quality assessment for sorting, picking, processing, and packaging. Actual road conditions Smart Cities & Spaces: The final stop follows delivery trucks from factory to store. Aetina's AI Adaptive Street Lighting Solution, powered by CoreEdge MXM modules featuring the NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Embedded GPU, turns street-camera feeds into real-time traffic intelligence and adjusts illumination to actual road conditions—reducing energy consumption while maintaining roadway safety. When cameras are unavailable, radar or LiDAR can serve as inputs, helping municipalities move from fixed infrastructure to adaptive, ESG-aligned streets. Aetina will place special focus on the NVIDIA Jetson platform as developers face increasing pressure to deploy larger AI models within tighter size, power and cost constraints. Jetson integrates validated DRAM directly on-module, reducing external memory sourcing, qualification and system-design complexity. Combined with NVIDIA’s optimised software stack, Jetson enables higher inference throughput with a smaller memory footprint for modern edge AI workloads. Simplifying system development Aetina enhances its advantage by integrating NVIDIA JetPack 7.2 into its edge AI systems powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, JetPack 7.2 brings NVIDIA Jetson Thor and Jetson Orin onto a unified software foundation based on Ubuntu 24.04, Linux kernel 6.8, and the CUDA 13 software stack. It also introduces NVIDIA Jetson agent skills that audit and reclaim memory held by bootloader carveouts, kernel reservations, and unused services. With support for NVIDIA NemoClaw and optimised deployment of open models such as NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, NVIDIA Cosmos, and NVIDIA Isaac GR00T, developers can simplify system development, improve memory efficiency, and accelerate AI deployment at the edge. Multi-camera perception For intelligent transportation, Aetina will showcase its newly launched DeviceEdge AIE-VN34/44 and AIE-VO24/34, the company’s first palm-sized in-vehicle edge AI systems. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano with Super Mode, the systems deliver up to 100 TOPS and support up to four GMSL2 cameras for real-time multi-camera perception in vehicles, AMRs and industrial equipment. Aetina will also preview the rugged AIE-VX28/18-IP, an IP66-rated, fanless in-vehicle system powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin. With support for eight GMSL2 cameras and four M12 PoE cameras inputs, 10GbE connectivity, and E-Mark (E24) certification, the platform is designed for logistics fleets, intelligent transportation systems and other demanding outdoor mobility deployments. Intelligent transportation systems “Cities succeed with edge AI when compute is rugged, memory-efficient, and ready to scale from pilot to fleet,” said Richard Hung, Vice President of Product Division at Aetina. “By integrating NVIDIA JetPack 7.2 across our NVIDIA Jetson Thor and Jetson AGX Orin-based platforms and pairing it with our newest in-vehicle systems, we give system integrators and municipalities a faster, lower-risk path to deploy AI across agriculture, industry, and urban mobility.” Visit Aetina at Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. Aetina cordially invites visitors to Hall 3, Booth C162 on November 3–5, 2026.

CREST, the global non-profit accreditation body for the cybersecurity industry, today published new guidance urging the financial services sector to unify its cybersecurity posture across the entire market ecosystem. The new whitepaper, titled ‘Cyber Resilience in Financial Services: A whole ecosystem approach,’ looks at the interconnected roles of financial institutions, financial supervisors and cyber service providers, and sets out a practical maturity pathway to help build collective resilience across the industry. Strength of individual institutions As the adoption of Artificial Intelligence for cyber security expands both within the financial institutions and their service providers, the importance of a coordinated approach to responsible use and testing increases too. The paper highlights that cyber resilience in financial services depends on more than the strength of individual institutions. Financial institutions operate within a wider system that includes shared infrastructure, technology and data providers, specialist cyber firms and public authorities. A weakness in one critical part of that system can affect the resilience of the whole. It sets out three core areas of responsibility: financial institutions building and maintaining resilience across critical business services; supervisors establishing proportionate expectations and understanding risk across the wider financial system; and cyber service providers supplying trusted specialist expertise, independent assurance, testing and response capability. Wider financial system Nick Benson, CEO of CREST, said: “Financial services are among the most interconnected and systemically important parts of any economy, so cyber resilience has to be developed across the whole ecosystem. Financial institutions, supervisors and cyber service providers each have a distinct role, and the strength of the system depends on their capability developing together.” “This is particularly important as countries strengthen their cyber resilience and build local capability. International standards can provide a common foundation, while investment in local providers, practitioners and supervisory expertise creates sustainable capacity within the market. This paper provides a practical model that jurisdictions can adapt to their own starting point and use to plan that development over time.” Capability developing together Josh Magri, CEO, Cyber Risk Institute, said: “Financial sector cyber resilience depends on how well institutions, supervisors, and specialist providers coalesce around a common view of risk and maturity. At CRI, our work on harmonised frameworks, like the CRI Profile and Maturity Model, and proportionate, evidence-based risk management approaches reflects this principle.” “This paper offers a practical model for assessing those interdependencies and sequencing improvement across the wider ecosystem. Non-profits like CREST and CRI, working in partnership with the rest of the ecosystem, are key enablers in this complex and critical effort.” Developing sufficient local capacity A key focus of the whitepaper is how the model can support countries and markets at different stages of cyber maturity. Many jurisdictions face challenges in developing sufficient local capacity for more complex cyber security services. Experienced providers and practitioners may be concentrated in a small number of markets, while local firms may have more limited access to specialist experience, training, recognised qualifications and complex engagements. The paper sets out practical ways to address this, including mentoring, partnerships between international and local providers, knowledge transfer, access to recognised training and examinations, capacity-building programmes and structured pathways towards independent accreditation. Local financial institutions CREST’s Cyber Accelerated Maturity Programme, CREST CAMP, is included as one example of this approach. It combines standards, training, mentorship and progression through the CREST Pathway to support the development of local financial institutions and providers, and help build sustainable, high-quality provision within the financial sector. The whitepaper also proposes maturity pathways for each of the three groups, helping jurisdictions assess their current position, identify gaps and plan development over a multi-year period. The model progresses from baseline mapping, cyber hygiene and initial standards through to independent assurance, advanced testing, stronger supervisory capability and intelligence-led testing and resilience. Independent quality assurance It identifies three priorities for strengthening cyber resilience across the financial ecosystem: measuring maturity across the whole ecosystem and its shared dependencies, adopting a common language across institutions, supervisors and providers, and providing targeted development support where capability needs to accelerate. The paper also highlights the role of international and non-governmental organisations in supporting this work through standards, frameworks, technical assistance, independent quality assurance and capacity-building.

ODVA is pleased to announce that CIP Security™ has been formally certified by TÜV Rheinland to meet the applicable requirements of IEC 62443-4-2 at Security Level Capability 3 (SL-C 3). Security Level 3 protects against intentional violation using sophisticated means from attackers with moderate resources, IACS specific skills, and moderate motivation. Achieving formal certification that the CIP Security Specification complies with the IEC 62443 standard reinforces the position of the technology as the definitive security framework for EtherNet/IP™ products, simplifying the compliance path for product manufacturers incorporating CIP Security. Definitive security framework IEC 62443-4-2, part of the IEC 62443 series, defines the technical cybersecurity requirements for components used in an industrial automation and control system (IACS). CIP Security is an application layer network extension of EtherNet/IP that provides data integrity (rejecting altered data), authentication (verifying trusted identities), authorisation (blocking unauthorised commands), and confidentiality/encryption via TLS and DTLS for automation devices. Certification of CIP Security, and use of this technology in products, significantly lowers the barrier for product manufacturers seeking to achieve their own IEC 62443-4-2 certification. This certification also firmly establishes CIP Security as the natural compliance tool to meet requirements imposed by the European Union (EU) Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) by satisfying core technical and secure-by-design requirements related to confidentiality, integrity, and authentication. Industrial network technology The CRA was created to strengthen cybersecurity in a broad range of products with digital elements and connectivity, and it therefore pertains to many products used in all types of operational technology (OT) applications. “Achieving this certification is a significant accomplishment and further strengthens the position of EtherNet/IP as a leading secure industrial network technology,” said Dr. Al Beydoun, President and Executive Director of ODVA. “This represents an important milestone for EtherNet/IP technology and further demonstrates ODVA's commitment to advancing secure industrial communications and supporting the cybersecurity needs of our members and the broader industrial automation community.”

B&B Theatres brought their video surveillance under a single platform with OpenEye Web Services (OWS), helping them to more easily manage their security systems across locations. Learn more about how B&B Theatres were able to improve their ROI with a flexible, scalable cloud video solution. With a rich history spanning a century, B&B Theatres is now the fifth largest theatre chain in North America, and the largest privately held operator of cinemas. As B&B Theatres rapidly expanded over the past decade, they inherited many disparate and legacy video security systems, creating a need for an improved video security platform. Improved video security platform B&B Theatres partnered with OpenEye to utilise powerful cloud-managed video surveillance, with benefits including: Open Ecosystem: The OWS open ecosystem enables B&B Theatres to integrate their existing cameras and security solutions into OWS. Cybersecurity: OpenEye’s video security platform utilises cybersecurity best practices for a more secure video platform. Health Monitoring: Automated health monitoring keeps B&B theatres ahead of any pending hardware or system issues. Through working with OpenEye, B&B Theatres is now able to manage their security equipment across multiple locations under a single, convenient platform for improved safety and enhanced operations.

In a move to modernise campus operations and create a smoother experience for students and staff, Peru’s National Agrarian University has deployed a comprehensive Hikvision smart campus solution. From streamlined access to safer transportation, the university is building a safer, connected and efficient campus environment. Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (National Agrarian University) is one of Peru's most respected academic institutions. Its 102-hectare campus operates more like a small city than a traditional university, serving eight faculties, around 8,000 students, and about 600 teachers every day. Large campus area As campus activity continued to grow, the university wanted a more modern and efficient way to manage daily operations. Previously, visitor and vehicle access relied heavily on manual checks and handwritten records. The university also wanted better visibility over campus bus operations and more effective support for security teams patrolling the large campus area. Their goals included: Streamlining pedestrian and vehicle access Equipping patrol teams with mobile tools to enable them to respond to incidents faster Enhancing safety and visibility across campus bus operations Centralising management through a single unified platform Smart campus solution To achieve these, the university worked with system integrator Consorcio Valtar Security y Serinfortel to deploy a unified Hikvision smart campus solution. To improve pedestrian access, the university installed 18 Hikvision Pro Swing Barriers (DS-K3B530X) and 28 Face Recognition Terminals (DS-K5671-ZV) at the main and side entrances. The solution helps students and staff move through gates quickly while improving entry management. The facial recognition terminals support recognition speeds of less than 0.2 seconds per user and accuracy rates above 99%. Anti-tailgating functions, which prevent people slipping in behind others, helps ensure only authorised individuals can enter. LED indicators, meanwhile, provide visual indicators guide people through the turnstiles in order to avoid bottlenecks. Reducing manual paperwork To further streamline visitor handling, the university deployed a Visitor Terminal (DS-K5032-D) together with an Enrolment Station (DS-K1F600U-D6E-F) at the main entrance. The dual-screen visitor terminal supports paperless registration, helping security staff process guests more efficiently while reducing manual paperwork. At the same time, the enrolment station simplifies face enrolment and user management through an easy-to-use touch-screen interface. For vehicle access, Hikvision deployed 6 ANPR Cameras (DS-TCG406-E(S)) together with 6 Barrier Gates (DS-TMG520-H/B) at two campus entrances. The system automatically recognises license plates and manages vehicle access in real time, helping reduce waiting times and improve traffic flow. Staff vehicles can be pre-registered through the university’s app, allowing smoother entry during peak hours. Adjustable barrier speeds and multiple anti-hitting protection mechanisms also help improve operational safety. To further improve the driver experience, LED Screens (DS-TVL224-4-5Y) display welcome messages and vehicle information in real time. Maintaining daily operations Because of the campus’s large size, motorcycle patrol teams play an important role in maintaining daily operations and responding quickly across different areas. To support these teams, the university has deployed 10 Hikvision Ultra Series Body Cameras (DS-MH2311) together with 2 Dock Stations (DS-MDS001). Several features make this solution particularly suitable for mobile patrol work: Clear 2 MP video recording with a wide 129° horizontal field of view Up to 8 hours of recording with a removable 3,300 mAh battery Wireless connectivity for improved communication Real-time positioning support through GPS Centralised charging, storage, and evidence upload through dock stations Professional campus operations The cameras are mainly used during routine motorcycle patrols and when responding to incidents on campus. Recorded footage helps clearly document security procedures and provides reliable records of how situations were handled, supporting transparent and professional campus operations. The university has also upgraded safety across its fleet of 11 campus buses with Hikvision onboard solutions. Each bus is equipped with: Mobile Dome Cameras (DS-2XM6726G1-IM/ND) and Mobile Network Cameras (DS-2XM6522G1-ID): These provide real-time HD video coverage inside and outside the buses, helping operators monitor passenger boarding, alighting, and road conditions clearly. DSM Camera (AE-VC1B1I-ISF(RJ45)): This improves driving safety by detecting critical safety indicators such as fatigue, distractions, and smoking. When potential risks are identified, alerts are immediately issued to the driver, helping encourage safer driving practices during daily routes. Touch Monitor (AE-MW1203): Drivers can view live camera feeds through the monitor. The display automatically switches to relevant views when doors open or when reversing, helping drivers monitor passenger movement and blind spots more effectively. Alarm Button (DS-1530HMI(AE)(O-NEU)): It allows drivers to immediately notify the control center for rapid assistance in emergency situations. Mobile NVR (AE-MN5043(1T/SSD)(RJ45)(O-STD)): This records and stores video while also supporting GPS positioning, geofencing, and route monitoring through Google Maps integration. Campus bus management Every solution, from access control and patrol operations to campus bus management, is centrally managed through HikCentral Professional. From this single platform, the university can: Monitor access events in real time Manage user permissions and visitor records Track campus buses through GIS-based maps Receive centralised alarms and event notifications Coordinate faster responses across campus Daily campus operations According to the university, the solution has significantly improved operational visibility and coordination across the campus. “With Hikvision’s smart campus solution, we now have a much more efficient and connected way to manage daily campus operations,” says Joseph Jimy Ordóñez Blanco, General Coordinator of the University’s Security Unit. “From access management to transportation safety, the platform gives our teams better visibility, faster response capabilities, and greater confidence in maintaining a safe environment for students and staff.”

Salisbury Poultry Limited is a pioneering UK poultry processing company with a strong reputation for quality and efficiency. Established over 30 years ago, the company operates a state-of-the-art facility, supplying fresh and frozen poultry products to major retailers, wholesalers, and the food service industry. With a commitment to innovation and high standards, Salisbury Poultry continues to invest in advanced processing technology, ensuring excellent product quality and compliance with the highest food safety and welfare regulations The Challenge - Salisbury Poultry faced challenges in accurately tracking employee attendance across multiple shifts, leading to inefficiencies in workforce management and payroll processing. Manual processes made it difficult to monitor lateness, manage overtime, and ensure compliance with working time regulations. They needed a reliable, automated time and attendance solution to improve accuracy, streamline operations, and enhance overall workforce efficiency. Overall workforce efficiency The solution - Salisbury Poultry needed a robust, efficient, and GDPR-compliant time and attendance solution to manage their workforce of over 1000 employees. Their key requirements included accurate time tracking, a streamlined authorisation process for overtime, and a comprehensive leave management feature to monitor holiday entitlement and identify sickness patterns effectively. timeware® Professional was the ideal choice due to its advanced functionality, reliability, customisation capabilities and the ability to integrate seamlessly with Salisbury’s existing workforce management processes. The software ensures that all attendance data is processed quickly and accurately, minimising disruptions and enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, timeware® provides the necessary GDPR features, ensuring data security and compliance with strict regulations. For attendance points, we recommended Suprema’s BioStation 3 face authentication device. With over 1000 employees clocking in and out daily, speed and accuracy were crucial. Improved workforce management The BioStation 3 offers fast, contactless face recognition, eliminating bottlenecks at shift changes and ensuring a seamless experience for staff. Enrolment is simple, fast, and efficient, allowing new employees to be registered quickly without delays. Suprema’s hardware is fully GDPR-compliant, providing Salisbury Poultry with the reassurance that all data is encrypted and secure. This ensures both the protection of personal information and the integrity of Salisbury’s security infrastructure, making the BioStation 3 the perfect solution for their needs. KEY BENEFITS Since adopting the timeware® solution with Suprema BioStation 3, Salisbury Poultry has significantly improved workforce management. Sensitive workforce data Accurate time tracking has streamlined payroll processing, eliminating errors and reducing the administrative workload. The leave management feature now efficiently tracks holiday entitlement and identifies sickness patterns, ensuring better resource planning. Suprema’s fast and secure face authentication has improved clocking-in efficiency, reducing queues and preventing attendance fraud. The automated overtime authorisation process ensures compliance and enhances productivity. With GDPR-compliant security features, Salisbury Poultry now has a reliable, efficient system that supports over 1000 employees while safeguarding sensitive workforce data.

For over thirty years, Pallet Logistics of America (PLA) has been providing companies across the United States with easy access to new and recycled pallets. The scale of PLA’s operations and the nature of their work created a need for an advanced and centralised surveillance solution. The organisation hoped to achieve greater visibility into floor operations while improving system management. Centralised surveillance solution By working with OpenEye, PLA now utilises an intelligent cloud-managed video platform that improves their workflows while unlocking greater insights into processes across their organisation, with benefits including: Improved Warehouse Visibility: PLA deployed powerful OpenEye cameras throughout their facilities to provide better visibility around manufacturing floors, entrances, and exits. Centralised Management: Thanks to the cloud, PLA leverages a centralised video platform which simplifies management of their system’s users, devices, and locations. Ease of Use: OpenEye Web Services (OWS) provides PLA with an easy-to-use solution that has improved investigations thanks to streamlined search functionality and video clip export and sharing, as well as strengthened system health monitoring. With OWS, the organisation has optimised operations across multiple teams with a flexible, scalable cloud video surveillance platform.