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VISense by Ipsotek enhances real-time video insights

Ipsotek, an Eviden business and global pioneer in AI Computer Vision solutions, has announced the launch of VISense, a groundbreaking addition to its VISuite platform that redefines real-time video analytics with Vision Language Models (VLMs).  VISense represents a major advancement in Generative AI integration, using VLMs to achieve detailed scene understanding and contextual insights empowering operators to make informed decisions promptly. Natural Language Detector Building on Ipsotek...

IPL earns BAFE Fire Gold & NSI Gold certifications

Integrated Protection Maintenance Services Ltd (IPL), an Amthal Group Company, has achieved the highly respected BAFE Fire Gold and NSI Gold certifications, underscoring its commitment to excellence in fire protection and security services. The BAFE Fire Gold certification recognises IPL’s expertise in fire detection and alarm systems. It covers the design, installation, commissioning, handover, verification, and maintenance of fire safety systems. IPL has met rigorous standards, suc...

ZBeta appoints Jaret Alexander as Vice President (VP) of Design Services

ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, announced that Jaret Alexander has been appointed Vice President of Design Services.  In this role, he leads ZBeta's technical and operational teams, driving strategic growth and operational excellence. He ensures teams are equipped to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions, while fostering leadership development, optimising processes, and working to position the organisation for long-term success. Pri...

OSI Systems secures $27M aviation security contract

OSI Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “OSI Systems”) announced that its Security division received an order for approximately $27 million to provide a range of checkpoint and hold baggage screening solutions to an international customer. Aviation security products Among the systems to be delivered are the RTT® 110 (Real Time Tomography) explosive detection system for screening hold baggage, Orion® 920CT (Computed Tomography) checkpoint screening system integrate...

Schlage smart lock innovations at CES 2025

Schlage, a trusted pioneer in home security and access solutions for over a century, announced its latest breakthroughs in smart lock technology at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES): the Schlage Sense Pro™ Smart Deadbolt and the Schlage Arrive™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt. Set to transform home access with its cutting-edge innovation, the Schlage Sense Pro™ Smart Deadbolt, which will feature Matter-over-Thread, delivers a hands-free unlocking experience...

IDIS video tech to shine at Intersec 2025

IDIS will showcase its expanded range of video surveillance technologies at Intersec 2025 (14-16 January, Dubai World Trade Centre). New products and end-to-end solutions will be ideal for a broad range of regional applications, from critical infrastructure and large-scale developments to commercial applications, including hospitality, leisure, retail, and banking. Latest offerings from IDIS IWS, which makes building and deploying dynamic video walls of any type and size simple and fast Th...

Siemens' industrial AI revolution at CES 2025

Siemens is showcasing its vision for the future where data, AI and software-defined automation will converge to enable unprecedented flexibility, optimisation and continuous improvement across the world’s industries, for companies of any size. This ambition is at the heart of Siemens' presence at CES 2025, the world's most influential tech event. Siemens – the global pioneer in industrial software –demonstrated how its technologies are empowering customers to take bold leaps i...

Top cybersecurity insights at ISC West 2025

ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), unveiled its 2025 Keynote Series. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of experts in cybersecurity, retail security, and leadership, each keynote will offer invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities transforming the field of security.  Actionable strategies "We're honored to present such a remarkable array of thought pioneers at ISC West 2025," said Mary Beth Shaughnessy, ISC Eve...

iDenfy's secure PoA process for fraud prevention

iDenfy, a global pioneer in RegTech services, has filed its first patent for an innovative address verification technology. The patent, published in 158 countries by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), introduces a novel method for verifying a user’s address data. It aims to set a new standard for reliability and security, help businesses combat fraud, and more effectively prevent document forgery. Traditional address verification methods Traditional address verificatio...

Five key bollard statistics for enhanced safety

Bollards are fixed barriers that restrict physical access to an area. They are often used to limit vehicle traffic. Pedestrians can easily walk in the spaces between well-placed bollards, but cars cannot pass through. Examining key bollard statistics provides insight into how they improve safety. 5 Key Bollard Statistics That Highlight Their Value There is little question that bollards improve security and safety. Municipalities, military bases, schools, housing developments, and private busin...

ISC West 2025: Premier security innovation event

ISC West 2025 opens registration with its premier sponsor, the Security Industry Association (SIA). Taking place March 31–April 4 (SIA Education@ISC: March 31–April 3|Exhibit Hall: April 2-4) at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, ISC West will feature an additional day of education for the first time in the event’s history. Now spanning four days, SIA Education@ISC returns bigger and more impactful than ever. The expanded program features over 110 sessions led by 220 industry exp...

Innovative security solutions by RAD and AITX

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., is gearing up for the deployment of its revolutionary solution, SARA™ (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent). Designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Global Security Operations Centres (GSOCs), SARA leverages advanced AI capabilities to automate traditionally costly and labour-intensive monitoring tasks. SARA: Built to transform security operations SARA r...

Securitas Technology acquires Sonitrol New Orleans

Securitas Technology, a world pioneer and global provider of security, health, and safety technologies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Sonitrol New Orleans. This strategic move underscores Securitas Technology’s ongoing commitment to innovation, client-centric solutions, and expanding its geographic footprint to better serve clients across North America. Securitas Technology portfolio Sonitrol New Orleans, known for its expertise and pioneering Sonitrol audio sensor technology,...

IDEMIA launches Mobile ID in West Virginia

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), is proud to announce the launch of the next generation of mobile ID (MID) in the state. West Virginia residents will have access to enhanced security and convenience when presenting their ID for airport security screening, age-restricted products, and other identity checks. West Virginia mID app The West Virginia mID app, a...

B&R innovations at SPS: Boosting productivity & efficiency

At this year's SPS event from November 12-14 in Nuremberg, Germany, visitors to Booth 206 in Hall 7 will experience how B&R is helping machine builders, integrators, owners and operators unlock new levels of productivity. More than 150 B&R experts are on hand to show the company's latest innovations – from new AI-assisted coding and cloud-based engineering to interoperable Industrial IoT solutions, AI-enhanced machine vision and a new open approach to safety engineering. Innovati...

iDenfy's new patent for address verification innovation

 iDenfy, a global pioneer in RegTech services, has filed its first patent for an innovative address verification technology. The patent, published in 158 countries by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), introduces a novel method for verifying a user’s address data. It aims to set a new standard for reliability and security, help businesses combat fraud, and more effectively prevent document forgery. Verification methods Traditional address verification methods, suc...

DNAKE & CyberGate: Seamless Teams intercom integration

DNAKE, a pioneering provider dedicated to offering video intercom products and smart community solutions, together with CyberGate, a subscription-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application hosted in Azure that is Microsoft Co-sell Ready and earned the Microsoft Preferred Solution Badge, are joined to offer Enterprises with a solution for connecting a DNAKE SIP video door intercom to Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams is the hub for team collaboration in Microsoft Office 365 that int...

Innovation in China: DNAKE leads security market

The award "China's Most Influential Security Brand" is jointly issued by China Public Security Magazine, Shenzhen Security Industry Association and China Public Security, etc. It has been issued every two years for more than ten years. The campaign for the Most Influential Security Brands Top 10 In China, aimed at forging famous brands in the Chinese security industry and improving the popularity of the industry, mainly focuses on the brands pioneering in the industry as well as their far-reach...

Matrix at Intersec Dubai 2025: Discover innovative security

Matrix is thrilled to announce its participation in Intersec Dubai 2025, the premier global exhibition for security, emergency response, and safety. From January 14th to 16th, 2025, at Booth CA-29, Saeed Hall 1, Matrix will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge, NDAA-compliant security solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of modern enterprises. End-to-end cyber-secure solutions  VMS has gained cybersecurity certification and aligns with the OWASP Top 10 Desktop Ri...

Explore Matrix solutions at SSSA Business Expo 2025

Matrix Comsec, a renowned OEM in Security and Telecom solutions, is thrilled to participate in the 3rd edition of the Saurashtra Security Surveillance Association’s (SSSA) Business Expo 2025.  On January 10th and 11th, 2025, at Christ College, Munjka, Rajkot, this esteemed event will gather distributors, system integrators, consultants, and other key stakeholders of SSSA. Matrix will highlight its cutting-edge solutions to elevate safety, operational efficiency, and seamless communic...

DNAKE's innovative team-building initiatives explored

There are such a group of people in DNAKE. They are in the prime of their life and have concentrated their minds. They have lofty aspirations and are constantly running. In order to "screw the whole team into a rope", Dnake Team has launched an interaction and competition after work. Exercises in a team-building program The tasks and exercises in a team-building program, participants learned more about each other An ever-growing enterprise must be able to build vigorous teams. In this team-b...

DNAKE showcases smart home solutions at Guangzhou Expo

The 26th China Window Door Facade Expo kicked off in Guangzhou Poly World Trade Expo Centre and Nanfeng International Convention and Exhibition Centre on August 13th. With over 23,000 new products launched, the exhibition gathered nearly 700 exhibitors, covering an area of more than 100,000 square metres. In the post-pandemic era, the full recovery of the door, window, and curtain wall industry has started. As one of the invited exhibitors, DNAKE unveiled new products and hot programs of buildi...

DNAKE innovations at China's pioneer security expo

From August 13 to August 15, "The 26th China Window Door Facade Expo 2020" will be held in Guangzhou Poly World Trade Expo Centre and Nanfeng International Convention and Exhibition Centre.  As an invited exhibitor, Dnake will show new products and star programs of building intercoms, smart home, intelligent parking, fresh air ventilation systems, smart door locks, and other industries in poly pavilion exhibition area 1C45. About exhibition 26th Window Door Facade Expo China is the pione...

iDenfy and AREA42 revolutionise TradeTech onboarding

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based pioneer in ID verification and fraud prevention, has announced a strategic partnership with AREA42, a pioneering TradeTech innovation ecosystem. Together, the companies aim to deliver a seamless and secure onboarding experience for businesses across global markets, ensuring the AREA42 platform remains user-friendly while maintaining the highest compliance standards to prevent bad actors. B2B trade problems The European Commission reported that financial irregularitie...

PureTech enhances rapid transit safety with AI

PureTech Systems Inc., a pioneer in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for wide-area perimeter and border security, announced the successful completion of system acceptance testing at a major U.S. metropolitan rapid transit agency. The testing demonstrated the company’s capability to address a significant safety and operational challenge: detecting debris and items on transit tracks to mitigate disruptions and enhance commuter safety. PureTech's RIDS Solution PureTech's RIDS for Rapi...

Zeus expands with Bayside in fire and security sector

Zeus Fire and Security (Zeus), a portfolio company of Baltimore-based Access Holdings, announced a new partnership with Bayside Fire and Security (Bayside). Bayside will join forces with Zeus to further the Zeus mission of protecting People, Property, and Profits, and expand Zeus into Maryland and its surrounding areas. Bayside’s dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has established them as a trusted pioneer within the industry. Bayside’s remarkable success “Baysid...

RecFaces showcases Id-Guard and Id-Gate at Intersec 2025

RecFaces confirms its participation in Intersec 2025, the world’s largest business event focused on security. RecFaces will feature its pioneering facial recognition solutions, Id-Guard and Id-Gate, at booth SA-F29 in the Security Pavilion from January 14-16, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With more than 200 installations worldwide backed by a diversified team with more than 15 years of experience in Facial Biometrics, its flagship products are Id-Guard, for enhancing security ope...

IDEMIA biometric system achieves OSIA qualified status

IDEMIA Smart Identity’s Biometric Recognition System (IBRS) has achieved Open Standards Identity API (OSIA) Qualified status. IBRS is a multimodal automated biometrics identification service. It enables governments to access a full array of biometric recognition-related services. OSIA enables seamless connectivity between the building blocks of the identity management ecosystem—independent of technology, solution architecture, or vendor. The qualification program is working to enhan...

Advancements in Verkada's security solutions for 2025

Verkada is sharing 2025 predictions related to each of its various product categories, ranging from how AI will unlock new insights for security teams to how advancements in camera technology will enhance accuracy and decision-making. Here are some comments from Verkada’s security professionals looking ahead to the new year.  AI in security "Large language and vision models reduce investigation times and unlock deeper insights. AI is already transforming the ways that security tea...

Abnormal Security in Gartner Email Magic Quadrant

Abnormal Security, the pioneer in AI-native human behaviour security, announced it has been recognised as a pioneer in the first-ever Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Email Security Platforms. A complimentary version of the full report can be found. Gartner evaluated 14 vendors across the email security market and placed Abnormal in the Leaders Quadrant. They feel this placement recognises Abnormal for excelling in both Completeness of Vision by addressing current and future email threats...