Future-proof, Fast Digital Access with New SMARTair® i-reader

Editorial August 19, 2024

Digital access should be quick, secure and convenient. It also needs to be comprehensive: not every opening in a building is suited to a cylinder, escutcheon or security lock. The new SMARTair i-reader brings streamlined digital access to anywhere locking or blocking is automated — from

Simplified Serenity: Secure Self-service at Iceland Hotel

Editorial August 19, 2024

Akureyri is the “Capital of North Iceland” and is the second largest urban area outside of Reykjavík. Situated at the head of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland, and with Hlíðarfjall mountain as a backdrop, it’s no surprise that the town is also a hub for adventure tourism. At the base of Hlíðarfjall […]

Security Essen: City of Essen presents disaster control requirements plan

Editorial August 15, 2024

Trade visitors benefit from exclusive insights and expert knowledge What to do if a disaster suddenly strikes? Whether it is flooding, a major fire or a power cut – every second counts in an emergency. Essen was one of the first cities in Germany to prepare for such scenarios with a disaster protection plan. Trade […]

EQT to Acquire Majority Stake in Acronis, Signaling a New Chapter for the Cybersecurity Firm

Editorial August 13, 2024

Acronis, a leading cybersecurity and data protection platform, has announced that the EQT X fund will acquire a majority stake in the company. Founders, management, and existing investors, including CVC, Springcoast, and BlackRock Private Equity Partners, will retain significant minority shares. This transaction values Acronis above its 2022 funding round. Acronis has

barox Expands 10Gb Ethernet Capability with New SFP Switch range

Editorial August 13, 2024

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, has further expanded their 10Gb Ethernet switch range, with the release of the new RY-LGSO38-10 10Gb SFP Light Core Ethernet switch. The new barox RY-LGSO38-10 19″ 10Gb Ethernet switch is the first in a number of new 10G options […]

Record-breaking Intersec Saudi Arabia Sold Out

Editorial August 13, 2024

Intersec Saudi Arabia, the country’s leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection, has officially sold out two months ahead of the exhibition start date. A record number of 300 exhibitors, representing a 25% increase on last year’s number, and more than 17,000 visitors are expected to attend. The event, which will welcome 138 […]

Axis Launches First FIPS 140-3-compliant Device

Editorial August 12, 2024

With the introduction of the AXIS Q1809-LE Bullet Camera, Axis starts delivering on its promise to provide FIPS 140-3 Level 3-compliant products under the Federal Information Processing Standards. The FIPS 140-3 standard specifies security requirements for cryptographic modules that process and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data. The move improves the

Motorola Solutions’ SmartIncident Bridges Dispatcher, First Responder Information Divide

Editorial August 12, 2024

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) unveiled SmartIncident, a new broadband-enabled application that lets dispatchers push critical incident information – including messages, images, videos, and audio clips – directly to a first responder’s APX NEXT or APX N70 smart radio. SmartIncident makes rich incident information easier for first responders and dispatchers to

MOBOTIX Appoints David Brown as Vice President EMEA

Editorial August 12, 2024

The MOBOTIX Management Board has appointed David Brown as Vice President of EMEA of MOBOTIX. In his new role, Brown will be responsible for the strategic and operational direction of MOBOTIX sales activities in Europe (excluding the DACH region), the Middle East, and Africa. David Brown has been a valuable member of the MOBOTIX management […]

How Hikvision’s DarkFighter 2.0 Technology Transforms Low-light Imaging with AI

Editorial August 12, 2024

The role of AI in video security has been transformative, paving the way for faster problem detection and enhanced video processing. AI-driven technologies, such as Hikvision’s next-gen technology DarkFighter 2.0, are setting new standards for image quality, especially in challenging low-light environments. This blog explores how AI is revolutionizing video imaging,