Johan Paulsson, CTO at Axis Communications gives his six top trends for the physical security sector in 2021 When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, few would have predicted the enormous impact it would have across the world. In the physical security sector we have seen technology implemented...
The electronic security industry has never experienced a more difficult time. The pandemic has created stresses and strains throughout the supply chain, with system integrators, distributors and manufacturers all having to adapt the way they operate, to ensure colleagues, as well as customers, are kept...
Honeywell has announced new solutions to its Healthy Buildings Safety & Security offering that help building owners comply with social distancing and mask guidelines. Using deep learning artificial intelligence video analytics, the Honeywell Pro-Watch and MAXPRO Network Video Recorders (NVR) and Video Management Systems (VMS)...
The development of emerging technologies must be accelerated to mitigate the growing threat of cyberattacks and asymmetric conflict, dubbed the grey zone, is the key finding of the new Confidence in Chaos report from global defence and security company QinetiQ. "Grey zone approaches explore the widest range...
Panasonic has announced a collaboration with the software company A.I.Tech. It brings together i-PRO’s industry leading security cameras with built-in AI capabilities and groundbreaking intelligent applications to provide a range of business solutions based on deep learning, many applicable to the current COVID-19 environment. The deep...
When it comes to biometrics for security there is little doubt that facial recognition is now at the very forefront of 'frictionless' ways to authenticate the identity of individuals. Timothy Compston casts his eye over the latest developments We are seeing the latest generation of powerful facial...
IP surveillance cameras manufacturers Vivotek have partnered with fellow Taiwanese company - CyberLink Corp, a pioneer of AI and facial recognition technologies, to integrate CyberLink’s FaceMe® AI facial recognition engine into Vivotek's IP surveillance solutions. The initial collaboration will be showcased in Vivotek's booth (#SAD37) at...
As we look ahead to 2020 Johan Paulsson CTO Axis Communications has identified five trends that will have an impact on the physical security industry The world on the edge We are seeing a growing momentum towards computing at the ‘edge’ of the network. More of the...
Today the video surveillance camera technology landscape is changing beyond all recognition thanks to powerful 'system-on-a-chip' architecture. We lift the lid on today's cameras to find out more about the features being adopted including more advanced processing - like AI (Artificial Intelligence) based video analytics...
AI is going to be a big game changer in the global economy, and much of the value potential is up for grabs. A PwC 2018 report estimated that AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy in 2030, more than the...
Bee’ah a pioneer in sustainability in the Middle East and Evoteq, its technology partner, have announced the launch of the UAE’s first advanced Artificial Intelligence platform, which aims to digitally transform offices and operations in the region. The platform was developed by Bee’ah's digital unit, in...
Timothy Compston looks at how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making an impact on security and surveillance In the wider world AI (Artificial Intelligence) is very much in the news, whether that be in the context of self-driving cars; the first AI computer system conducting a convincing...
Artificial intelligence camera and sensor technology that sees, smells and listens for potential security problems was presented to delgates at the Future Cities Show at Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DIEC). The advanced and adaptable technology of Brazil-headquartered, Polsec which is already operating in some Brazilian locations and is...
Timothy Compston investigates the logic of deploying robots for security and public safety With the sight of security robots starting to patrol perimeters, shopping malls, and some police forces in the region even talking about deploying robots to supplement their existing resources, we consider how long...
The world’s leading security and fire protection solutions providers have laid out plans for some serious business prospects in a buoyant Saudi market where demand for fire safety, commercial security, and homeland security remains robust. According to analysts Frost & Sullivan, the combined value of the...
Organisers, Reed Exhibitions and the UAE Ministry of Interior celebrated another successful run of the ISNR exhibition in Abu Dhabi this week. His Excellency Major General Dr Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Interior and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of ISNR...