Actility Raises €16 Million to Lead Low-Power IoT Market Surge and Drive Sector Consolidation
Actility is announcing a funding round of €16 million. This new financing will consolidate its leadership position in the global LPWAN (Low-Power Wide Area Networks) market as it enters a phase of accelerated growth. This funding comes amid a strong market recovery for IoT and a strategic expansion of the company to serve the enterprise market.
Hi Sharp Expanding into AI and Cloud for Surveillance Solutions
Hi Sharp is globally announcing its expansion into AI and cloud-based technologies for video capture. Set to unveil a new range of AIoT products in 2024, the brand’s latest move further solidifies its position as a leading maker of advanced security solutions and top provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) for the sector.
Actility Boosts Its Middle East IoT Footprint
Actility unveils its strategic initiative to deepen its footprint in the rapidly burgeoning Middle East IoT market, recognizing the pivotal role of LPWAN IoT deployments in this key region. IoT in the Middle East is witnessing an impressive trajectory. According to Business Market Insights, the Middle East & Africa IoT market is expected to grow from US$ 43.99 billion in 2023 to US$ 241.65 billion by 2030
Shift in Mindset: Security Systems are Now Part of operational Transformation
Security teams are sitting on a mountain of data and insights collected by their systems. This data isn’t only useful to respond to incidents, carry out investigations, or protect people and property. It can also inform and transform how organizations structure their operations and processes. Using security system data in this way is a significant shift in mindset that has taken place over the past few years.
Laird Connectivity and Wirepas Enter Partnership to Broaden Massive IoT Implementations on Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Devices
Laird Connectivity and Wirepas announced they have joined forces to deliver combined hardware and software solutions connecting Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) modules for massive IoT implementations. Together, Wirepas and Laird Connectivity enable their customers and partners to take advantage of the unique features of Wirepas Mesh 2.4GHz profile, including network scalability, reliability, and ease of implementation, along with the RF performance, world-renowned technical support, and international wireless certifications offered in the Bluetooth LE Module portfolio from Laird Connectivity.
Sirko International Partners with Essence Group to Offer Customers First-of-its-Kind MyShield Intruder Intervention Solution
Essence Group announced its collaboration with Sirko International, a premier provider of security, technology, and investigation services, to initiate the first live roll out of the MyShield standalone security fog-generating intruder prevention system in the U.S. Through this partnership, Sirko International will offer MyShield devices as part of the company’s diverse range of security solutions for North America-based customers.
VSS Tech Talks on Security for Corporate Campuses Scheduled for September 28th!
Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience established in 2020, has opened free registration for the next VSS Tech Talk, Keeping Corporate Campuses Safer & More Secure, scheduled for September 28th from 2-3 PM EST. The panel discussions will address the latest technologies and solutions for enhanced security and business intelligence applications at corporate campuses and facilities.
Swann Security Appoints Alex Talevski as Global CEO
Swann announces the appointment of Alex Talevski as its new CEO. This transition underscores the company’s commitment to expertise and innovation. After a nine year tenure at Swann where he most recently served as the CTO, Talevski will play an integral role as CEO in leading the team to drive innovation both locally and globally.
Chronos Technology and WiTTRA Collaborate to Enhance Positioning Solutions
Chronos Technology announced a collaboration with WiTTRA, WiTTRA’s technology is designed to help businesses optimise their processes, reduce their costs, and improve their efficiency. This partnership aims to modernise the field of positioning technologies, empowering businesses across diverse industries with precise, secure, and versatile location-based solutions that complement existing positioning capabilities.
Balancing Privacy and Security: Building Trust in an Increasingly Connected World
As technology advances and our lives become more intertwined with digital devices, the amount of personal information collected by various systems has grown exponentially. Physical security systems and Internet of Things (IoT) devices collect massive amounts of data every single day. This data can provide a much more detailed portrait of people, places, and events than was previously possible.
New Version of Genetec Sipelia Turns Mobile Phones into Powerful Security Communication Devices
Genetec announced that the latest version of its SIP-based Sipelia Communications Management system is now integrated within the Genetec Mobile app. This means that security staff can now quickly make and receive audio/video calls, broadcast messages on PA speakers, and trigger standard operating procedures right from the Genetec app on their mobile phone.
Essence Security Partners with Videor to Bring its Innovative MyShield Security Solution to the DACH Region
Essence Security announced its strategic partnership with Videor. This collaboration comes on the heels of Essence Group integrating its security solutions with Insocam, a German software and information management provider, opening the availability of Essence Security’s innovative security solution, MyShield, the world’s first all-in-one battery operated IoT smoke-generating intruder intervention and deterrence system, to the DACH market.
Actility, Abeeway, and Combain Unite for AI-Powered Indoor Location Solutions Revolution
Actility, Abeeway, and Combain are thrilled to announce their strategic collaboration, marking a new era of AI-powered indoor location solutions. This groundbreaking partnership brings together the expertise of three industry leaders in IoT connectivity, geolocation services, and advanced positioning technology to revolutionize indoor navigation.
Quanergy and Convergint Partner to Deliver Enhanced Physical Security for Mission Critical Markets
Quanergy Solutions announced partnership with Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration. Together, the two companies will deliver enhanced perimeter intrusion detection capabilities for the utilities industry. Convergint is collaborating with Quanergy to design, engineer and implement various security solutions to provide early detection with hyper accuracy and faster response times.
Virtual Security Showcase Kicks-Off New Series of Tech Talks
Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience established in 2020, announces the launch of VSS Tech Talks, a series of monthly panel presentations featuring recognized industry experts from leading security solution providers. The panel discussions will address the latest technology trends for specific vertical market applications including higher education, safe cities, cannabis, corporate campuses, healthcare, and data centers.
WiTTRA Achieves FCC Approval for Unified Gateway, Paving the Way for Mass IoT Deployments.
WiTTRA has reached a significant milestone with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granting approval for its Unified Gateway as a critical component for mass IoT deployments. This landmark approval solidifies WiTTRA’s position as a pioneering force in the IoT industry and establishes its Unified Gateway as the first mioty gateway to receive recognition from the FCC. The WiTTRA Unified Gateway serves as the cornerstone of network deployments, combining a 6LoWPAN mesh network with a mioty LPWAN radio.
Connecting the Unconnected: WiTTRA Networks and LORIOT partner to deliver Global IoT Solutions
WiTTRA Networks has announced a strategic partnership with LORIOT to deliver reliable and secure IoT solutions to clients worldwide. The partnership combines LORIOT’s distributed hybrid infrastructure and software platform with WiTTRA Networks’ expertise in IoT solutions to deliver scalable and comprehensive IoT solutions to clients across various industries.
Beyond Security: How Unified Security Platforms Can Improve Efficiency, Security, and Compliance Management
Critical infrastructure systems, networks, and assets that our nation depends on must be kept operating to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our communities. Yet protecting these facilities is becoming increasingly difficult. In many facilities, the scope of operations is expanding and regulations are changing, impacting established processes. Also, cyber and physical threats are becoming more frequent and complicated.
Smart Cities and Security.World
Urban regions that use cutting-edge technology and data analytics to increase their livability, sustainability, and efficiency have created a new term “Smart Cities.” The idea of these Smart Cities centers on the management and optimization of urban processes through the use of numerous interconnected technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing.
Tunja City Implements IoT Taxi Tracking with Illumination and Abeeway
Tunja city, Colombia, has successfully deployed an IoT project of city taxis fleet tracking and safety, in order to provide the drivers with a mean of self-protection. The solution, initiated by Iluminacion.co, a leading Colombian provider of IoT and renewable energy solutions, is based on Abeeway tracking devices and innovative ultra-low-power LoRaWAN connectivity for data transfer.