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Advantech, a global pioneer in industrial IoT, is hosting an investor conference on March 6 presided over by Chairman KC Liu alongside three co-presidents – Mr. Eric Chen, Ms. Linda Tsai, and Mr. Miller Chang. Although Advantech’s 2023 revenue dropped 6%, its profitability was still effectively maintained, with net profit for the year at a historic high. 2023 gross margin The 2023 gross margin hit 40.5%, the operating profit amounted to NT$12.128 billion (operating margin of 1...

Pedestal PRO, the world’s renowned manufacturer of access control pedestals and creator of award-winning emergency blue light call towers, has announced the introduction of a Level 2 EV Charging Station that revolutionises the product category through the inclusion of technology-driven security capabilities within the charger’s pedestal.  The new EV Stations support one to four 40 Amp or 80 Amp chargers and the option to add surveillance cameras, emergency response communicatio...

Recognising that security industry business companies need more than technical training, SecurityCEU.com, a division of The CMOOR Group offers a library of essential skills business courses, sometimes also called 'soft skills' courses.  The topics for the essential skills training include Meeting Management, Organisational Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Negotiation Skills, Crisis Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace Harassment, Goal Setting & Getting Things Done, and Risk...

Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, a pioneering security integrator and provider of commercial security, fire, and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced that it has acquired DIGIOP, a ground-breaking software development company, specialising in video and business intelligence solutions. Intelligence-driven solutions “As a renowned integrator and technology company, we recognise the major market shifts occurring every day across our industry. We’re not here to just witnes...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announces the opening of its new ASEAN headquarters in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the company's ambitious international growth strategy. Verkada's new Singapore office The new Singapore office, Verkada's fourth in the Asia Pacific region, will significantly enhance the company's ability to support its growing customer base in the region. "Over the past year, we've witnessed remarkable growth in our APAC customer...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud physical security, is now a Mission Partner of The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, a national non-profit organisation that operates programs and trainings to standardise crisis response programs across schools. Verkada's partnership with The "I Love U Guys'' Foundation reinforces its commitment to providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities to help protect students during emergency situations. Integrated hardware and software solution The "I Love U Guys''...

Verkada, a pioneer in enterprise building security and management, launches its inaugural Impact Report and committed it will reach net zero emissions by 2045. As Verkada's business continues to rapidly scale, so has the company's impact on the communities where it operates: more than 1 million Verkada devices are online protecting people and property for 22,000 customers in 70 countries. Sustainable future together "While our mission is focused on the people and the property that we're prot...

DoorBird's 3D configurator allows user to design their very own customised DoorBird in just a few steps and to create specific dimensions, surfaces, and features according to their wishes. High-quality mailbox and doorbell systems are combined with IP video technology from DoorBird. Key features No matter if it’s a wall drop box, a fence-mounted mailbox, an intercom column, or a buzzer panel, every IP system is manufactured by user specifications. There are a variety of modules to selec...

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...

Dallmeier, the video technology pioneer from Regensburg, Germany, presents the latest version of its 3D video planning tool PlanD 1.3.0. This version offers a number of important enhancements that make the planning of video security projects even more efficient. Video surveillance projects are becoming more and more complex, while at the same time the price pressure on installers and planners is increasing. With the 3D planning tool from Dallmeier, they have been able to intuitively and quickl...

ABM, a pioneering provider of facility services, infrastructure solutions, and parking management announced enhancements to its leadership team, including the promotion of Valerie Burd to lead the Company’s Business & Industry segment, and the addition of external talent to drive future growth for the Education segment as well as engineering solutions across the U.S. Advancing internal talent “These leadership appointments are a testament to ABM’s exciting trajectory, our...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology announces that the specification for ZWLR for the European market has been completed, and will be made available to member companies in an upcoming release. ZWLR certification programme “From the moment we announced ZWLR for the North American market, the Alliance has been hard at work to make the spec available to our valued members in Europe,” said Avi Rose...

Userful Corporation™, a provider of IT solutions for core enterprise operations, announced Convergint, a global systems integrator dedicated to delivering exceptional IT service excellence worldwide as a Platinum IT Channel Partner.  This strategic partnership provides pioneering-edge solutions for modernising operations in various mission-critical environments globally, from SLED, healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, airports, and banking/finance industries. Platinum Partner &ldq...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, announced it will debut HiveWatch® Command Center at ISC West 2024, April 10-12, in Las Vegas. The security operations management platform streamlines field resource-to-operator communications centralises the storage of critical security assets, optimises incident workflow, and aids in incident management and response. HiveWatch® Command Center HiveWatch® Command C...

Detection Technology, a global pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, introduces X-Panel 1501c FXM for panoramic imaging to complete its offering for dental applications. The company is one of the few that has high-performing CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) and IGZO-TFT (indium gallium zinc oxide thin-film transistor) flat panel detector solutions for panoramic, cephalometric and CBCT imaging in its portfolio. One-stop-shop “We aim to make a difference by being a one-stop-s...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that delivers AI-driven security operations announced two pioneering cybersecurity features, Threat Center and Exabeam Copilot, to its market-pioneering AI-driven Exabeam Security Operations Platform. Threat Center A first-to-market combination, Threat Center is a unified workbench for threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) that simplifies and centralises security analyst workflows, while Exabeam Copilot uses generative AI to help analysts...

Wavestore’s EcoStore hard drive management technology delivers substantial real-world savings on the total cost of ownership of a video surveillance solution. EcoStore EcoStore can save over 80% of a recording solution’s hard drive energy costs by automatically spinning down drives that are not in a read-or-write state. This reduces the wear and tear on drives which are usually in constant use and prolongs their lives, as well as delivering huge savings on energy costs. Unique to...

Matrix Comsec, a reputable player in the Security and Telecom industries, is ready to present its outstanding solutions at the forthcoming Smart Lift and Mobility World 2024 event in Bengaluru, Karnataka, scheduled for March 1st to 3rd, 2024. With a robust track record exceeding three decades, Matrix has established itself as a pioneering provider of extensive security and communication solutions, catering to organisations of diverse sizes worldwide. This proactive involvement aims to highlight...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the pioneering security associations for the security industry – have released Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026, a new research report that provides insights into the equipment, technologies and employment of the global security industry, including regional market breakouts. SIA and ASIS partnered with global analytics and advisory firm Omdia to complete the research. New global m...

Arrow Electronics, Inc. and its engineering services company, eInfochips, are working with Infineon Technologies AG to help eInfochips’ customers accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Development of EV chargers, especially DC ‘fast chargers’, is becoming increasingly challenging to equipment manufacturers due to several factors, such as lack of prior experience, stringent functional safety and reliability requirements, and a fledgling support network....

The inaugural Milipol Asia-Pacific & TechX Summit (MAP-TXS) will take place from 3 to 5 April 2024 at Sands Convention Centre, Singapore. Jointly organised by Singapore’s HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), GIE Milipol, and Comexposium Singapore, the biennial event comes under the auspices of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore, and the Ministry of the Interior of France. Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Mr. K Sh...

Matrix Comsec, a pioneering manufacturer of Telecom and Security solutions, successfully participated in PACC 2024, held at Grand ITC Royal Bengal from February 22nd to 25th, 2024. During the event, Matrix showcased its comprehensive range of solutions including Access Control, Time-Attendance, IP Video Surveillance, and Telecom at Booth No. 26. The highlight of the event was the unveiling of Matrix's All-Colour Camera, designed to capture coloured images even in low-light or no-light condition...

SightLogix has enhanced its thermal AI detection engine with AI Auto Zoning, another step towards a “Point and Protect” strategy that makes outdoor security easier to set up and manage.  AI Auto Zoning simplifies the process of creating comprehensive intruder detection policies with a single click. With a simple button, the SightSensor camera:  Automatically draws active detection zones tailored to the camera’s detection range. Defines multi-layered human detecti...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, was recognised for a commitment to innovation by being named Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer at the 2024 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), hosted in London, UK, on February 22nd, 2024. Driven to revolutionise the way organisations around the world protect and manage their people and assets, Gallagher Security designs and manufactures industry-renowned access control, perimeter, and intruder alarm security solutions on-...

The prestigious 2024 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place on 22 February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, UK, gathering hundreds of representatives from the UK security industry.  The OSPAs, renowned for their recognition and reward of companies, people, and innovation across the security sector, showcased the industry’s remarkable achievements including those of NSI-approved companies, who were once again amongst the winners and finalists, claimi...

G4S has launched a campaign to encourage employees to take advantage of apprenticeship training opportunities. Professional Security Operative The company believes that the new ‘Professional Security Operative’ apprenticeship provides an exciting opportunity for employees to enhance their skills. It is raising awareness of this apprenticeship, and of the huge range of other apprenticeships available, to help employees further their careers. Apprenticeship opportunities Apprentic...

IDIS, South Korea’s largest in-country surveillance manufacturer, is proud to launch its newest educational eBook – ‘Why Total Cost of Ownership Matters More Than Ever.’ Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a well-known concept across many sectors in the video security industry: a way for customers to gain the most value by taking account of the total costs of any system across its entire lifecycle. IDIS is proud to be one of the first video tech vendors to shed light on the...

On 22 February 2024, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) launched a public consultation on the key principles that will underpin its business approval scheme going forward.  The changes under consideration will signal a significant shift in the way the SIA approves businesses under this scheme. It will also change how standards are defined for security businesses, ensuring public protection is at the heart of the new scheme.  Redefining standards During the past year (20...

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company, announced the expansion of its Internet On Demand service to ten new countries - the US, Canada, Australia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Slovakia with increased bandwidth available at up to 10Gbps. New virtual router - vRouter Colt has expanded the service, available in a total of 27 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America to meet rising demand from businesses needing flexibility and automatio...

Fire safety and security specialist, Amthal Group has continued its ambitious growth plan, with ten dedicated new appointments to the team since the start of 2024.  New appointments With five new roles spanning key areas of expertise across Amthal Fire & Security and IPL, including operations, coordination, design, and customer success. Five further accepted offers of employment look to increase available Service Engineers, enhance sales support and manage partners across the UK...