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Secutech April 2024: Strong Focus on Artificial Intelligence and IoT

The dates are set for the return of Secutech, Asia’s ultimate business and technology platform for security, loT and AI integration. Together with facial recognition, big data, 5G or cloud computing, these security technologies continue to advance at a rapid pace – and Secutech remains one of the most influential platforms to reflect these trends. The 25th edition will be held from 24 – 26 April 2024 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. More than 300 local and international exhibitors will showcase their innovations across 15,120 sqm of exhibition space.

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Hikvision and ClassIn partner to transform classrooms in the digital era

Hikvision announces its partnership with ClassIn, a Singapore-based EdTech company, to deliver cutting-edge solutions that revolutionize the way we learn. By integrating Hikvision’s interactive flat panels with ClassIn’s hybrid learning software, educators and students can now enjoy seamless, innovative, and interactive learning experiences in both physical classrooms and remote learning environments.

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Safer Roads with Intelligent Traffic Solution

With the ever increasing number of vehicles on the road, it is imperative to constantly improve the quality of transportation monitoring and traffic management in both urban and rural areas. As a world leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, Dahua Technology released its Intelligent Traffic Solution to provide comprehensive and intelligent road transportation solutions and smart technologies, enabling safer and more sustainable roads and ensuring people's safe and efficient journeys.

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Amthal Appoints Deane Sales as the New Group Sales Director

Amthal has appointed Deane Sales to the position of Group Sales Director, following the company’s strategic shift to its senior management team and approach to fire safety and security.

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Bosch Building Technologies to focus on systems integration business

Bosch aims to consolidate its capabilities to achieve a globally leading position in the systems integration market.

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Assa Abloy: Streamlining Openings and Fire Door Inspection With a New Multi-functional Mobile App

The creation of clear, transparent inspection protocols boosts the safety of multi-residential properties — and reassures both owners and building residents. To maximize the effectiveness of the inspection cycle, a reliable, up-to-date source of specification info is critical. As at many other stages of the building life-cycle, digitalization can be an ideal solution.

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Siemens’ company Enlighted adds powerful new AI capabilities for IoT in buildings

Enlighted, a leading property technology company owned by Siemens, has announced the expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its Location Services solution, and the addition of two new partners to the Enlighted AI partner ecosystem.

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A+A 2023: International Trade Show for a Better Working World

“Impulses for a better working world” is the leading motto of this year's A+A and the parallel congress organized by Messe Düsseldorf together with the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft für Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit (Basi) e.V. (Federal Association for Occupational and Health).

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inter airport Europe 2023: 74% more visitors

The 24th edition of inter airport Europe, the International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design & Services, ended at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany after four days of flourishing business. From 10 - 13 October, more than 14,000 attendees of which over 7,500 were trade visitors came to Munich to network, discover the latest trends and developments in the airport industry and source innovative equipment and systems. This represents a 74% increase in visitor numbers compared to the previous show in 2021. The growth in visitor numbers, the high level of internationality and readiness to invest indicate that the recovery of the airport industry is in full swing.

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WinGuard awarded with the GIT SECURITY AWARD 2024

1st Place for the Open Integration Platform WinGuard from Advancis in the category Building Security

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BSIA Founder Members Providing Key Services to Homeless Charities Across the UK

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), founder members Securitas UK, has been working with homeless charities and funding initiatives that will mean the delivery of hot meals and accommodation for those who find themselves in need of services as well as providing key provisions to assist in a better quality of life.

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Gunnebo Group Acquires Italian Lock Manufacturer Tecnosicurezza

Gunnebo Safe Storage took the next step towards establishing a stand-alone high-security locks business with the acquisition of Tecnosicurezza, a leading manufacturer of electronic locking systems for safes, vaults, and ATMs.

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Why Thermographers Need Training

Why is proper training necessary for all thermal camera operators? As camera quality increases, prices decrease, and devices become more friendly to operate, thermal imaging technology has become more accessible than ever before. While these are all positive advancements, whether your camera cost $250 or $40,000 the price paid is not indicative of the level of training needed to correctly operate the device and collect accurate or useful information. More and more thermographers are becoming susceptible to these common mistakes which can be avoided by proper training.

Morse Watchmans: Virtual Law Enforcement HQ

Morse Watchmans' Virtual Law Enforcement HQ showcases key and asset control solutions. The interactive online headquarters allows visitors to browse a range of solutions based on various law enforcement applications.

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Outsight announces Integration of 3D LiDAR Security with Genetec

In an era where the demand for enhanced security solutions is paramount across most industries, the deployment of 3D lidar-based security systems marks a significant advancement for the sector.

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Comelit-PAC Captures Fire Safety at Deva City

Comelit-PAC has been working with partners GB Integrated Systems to fit the latest fire safety systems at the Hop House in Deva City Office Park to ensure the safety of all who work and visit the unique work environment.

Bernhard Weindl New Managing Director for Wagner Rail

Wagner Rail is complementing its management team as of October 1st, 2023. Together with Dr. Markus Müller and Dr. Peter Stahl, Bernhard Weindl will drive the expansion and further development of Wagner Rail GmbH as an additional managing director in the future.

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CIAS at Inter Airport Munich & Sicurezza Milano

CIAS demonstrates how to take care of Security & Safety in Airports in these two important fairs. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about this hot topic.

iLoq Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification

iLoq’s 5 Series access management platform interfaces with LenelS2’s OnGuard access control security system.

Sicurezza 2023: Security and Fire Experts Meet in Italy

The event, one of the most important in Europe for the sector, is just around the corner. Sicurezza will take place at Fiera Milano, Rho, from 15 to 17 November.

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i-PRO introduces Compact Dome Camera Range with Powerful Edge-AI Capabilities

The new models feature a wider viewing angle, IR illumination, tough vandal resistance, built-in microphone, and advanced cybersecurity.

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Amthal Styles Out Security for Arcade Games Bar

Amthal has continued its winning streak with fan-favourite arcade bar NQ64, blending in critical security systems for its newly opened Shoreditch site for the benefit of all staff and guests.

Wagner Successfully Closes Fiscal Year After Continued Growth

The Wagner Group, headquartered in Langenhagen near Hanover/Germany, closed the past financial year with an outstanding overall result following renewed Group growth.

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Viisights Integrates with Eagle Eye Networks

Bringing real-time behavioral video analytics to the cloud, Viisights announces a technology integration with Eagle Eye Networks. This seamless integration combines Viisights’ state-of-the-art behavioral video analytics technology with the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system).

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White Hackers Fail to Breach Idis' Cyber Defenses

Idis video technology’s reputation for robust cybersecurity was given a further boost last month in a series of ethical hacking attempts at the ESS+ International Security Trade Fair in Bogotá, Columbia, which attracted over 15,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors.

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Fire Safety System for Royal College of Surgeons of England

A facility known worldwide as a centre of excellence for the surgical profession is being protected with a Cerberus Pro fire safety system, backed by a service and maintenance contract from Sensetech Systems.

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Flir and Magos Partner in Perimeter Security

Teledyne Flir and Magos Systems announced a technology partnership to introduce an innovative end-to-end Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS).

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Hanwha Vision adds AI capability to its range of PTZ Plus cameras

Hanwha Vision has launched a range of PTZ PLUS cameras with AI capability for accurate detection and classification.

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Smiths Detection sells its 1000th 3D X-Ray Scanner

Smiths Detection announces that it has achieved the 1,000th sale of its Hi-Scan 6040 CTiX computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner.

Smart Building Expo 2023

Smart Building Expo, the home and building automation and technological integration event organised by Fiera Milano and Pentastudio, looks forward with optimism to its fourth edition, scheduled to take place at Fiera Milano (Rho) from 15 to 17 November 2023, ready to offer to trade operators not only a rich exhibition programme, but also many valuable opportunities for training and getting up to date on an evolving sector.

Bosch: Improved Security for the Port of Paracas in Peru

Rugged, high-performance MIC cameras enable AI-based detection of unauthorized access and criminal activities at the port terminal.

Wagner is Employer of the Future

Langenhagen Future orientation and convincing quality as an employer - for this, the fire protection specialist Wagner was awarded the „Arbeitgeber der Zukunft“ (Employer of the Future) prize by the Deutsche Innovationsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung German Innovation Institute for Sustainability and Digitalization Dind) on September 6th.

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New EFSG Common Application Form: Reducing Time-to-Market for Fire Detection Products

EFSG, an association of European certification bodies operating in the fire and security sectors, and Euralarm’s Task Force EFSG have been working closely together on a common application form for EFSG certification. The form was published recently and can be used for making an application for multiple certifications.

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Tdsi at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023

The Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer will be appearing on Stand 2-B28 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, 3rd-5th October 2023.

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Austrian Hotel Creates Modern Guest Experience with Access Control System

Hotel Flint in Dornbirn, Austria, is a new hotel which combines the best of contemporary and traditional hospitality. In renovating 19th-century Villa Weiss, and extending it with a 21st-century structure, developers sought an intelligent access solution which would both look good and help hotel staff to manage the site and provide guest services more effectively.

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ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA

Assa Abloy's battery-powered Aperio KL100 secures lockers

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Artificial Intelligence

Pierre Racz: "Real Artificial Intelligence Does Not Exist"

part one of a three-part interview series

Pierre Racz: "Real Artificial Intelligence Does Not Exist"

In part one Pierre Racz, President of Genetec, is addressing why IP network video systems were the game changer in the industry and why he does not like the term AI.