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NICE recently announced that multiple countywide agencies from Washington state, including a county Sheriff’s Department, Prosecutor and Assigned Council Offices, and Superior Court, will be deploying selected solutions from NICE’s Evidencentral platform to transform the method by which digital evidence is managed from incident to court. NICE’s scalable, cloud-based Evidencentral platform features an ecosystem of integrated technologies and workflow automation tools that bring digital evidence together to provide a single view of the truth so that the justice process flows more efficiently. Chris Wooten, Executive Vice President, NICE said, “Growing digital evidence, and operational and staffing challenges, are impacting the ability of our criminal justice system to deliver on the promise of timely justice. NICE’s Evidencentral digital transformation platform can help government entities overcome these obstacles and effortlessly unlock the truth from digital evidence to streamline the justice process, across every city, county and state agency.” NICE’s Evidencentral Software-asa-Service (SaaS) solution digitally transforms how digital evidence is collected, analyzed and shared, from the time an incident happens until cases are successfully closed and prosecuted. It over comes the challenges of digital evidence silos and disjointed work processes by integrating systems and enabling justice process stakeholders who rely on digital evidence to work more efficiently on their own and more effectively together. For example, through automated evidence collection and case building, a sheriff’s department within a county in Washington State will be able to clear cases faster, eliminate officer trips to collect digital evidence and CCTV video, and process thousands of FOIA requests in a fraction of the time. By eliminating manual work, prosecutors and defense attorneys will be able to spend more time focusing on clients and cases. Evidencentral also gives attorneys access to powerful tools to build and present compelling cases, all in one place, including evidence annotation, transcription, redaction, and more. The county’s Superior Court will also benefit from automated, digital methods for receiving, tracking and managing digital evidence; ease of sharing of evidence (with juries); and cost-effective, secure retention of digital evidence in the Microsoft Azure cloud. Additionally, all county agencies will be able to share evidence digitally through a uniform system, with full chain of custody tracking. One of the managers heading up the countywide initiative stated, “Our processes for managing digital evidence across our county agencies were manual, costly and disjointed, and this was further complicated by staffing issues. Evidencentral is bringing us into a new era, with all of our public safety and criminal justice agencies moving forward together on one unified digital transformation platform. This ultimately enables us to better serve citizens, communities, defendants and victims through a streamlined justice process that is efficient, transparent, uniform and equitable.” NICE Public Safety & Justice With over 3,000 customers and 30 years of experience, NICE helps all types of public safety and criminal justice agencies, from emergency communications and law enforcement, to prosecutors and courts, digitally transform how they manage digital evidence and data from beginning to end, to get to the truth faster. NICE’s Evidencentral platform features an ecosystem of integrated technologies that bring data together to give a single view of the truth, enabling public safety and justice agencies to do what they do better – whether it’s responding to incidents, investigating and building cases, or prosecuting crimes. With comprehensive digital transformation solutions that can be deployed across entire counties and states, NICE also helps everyone work better together, so justice flows more smoothly, from incident to court.  

NICE recently announced that Tele-Centre Services Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based omnichannel business process outsourcing (BPO) provider, has chosen NICE Interaction Analytics with Quality Central to improve agent satisfaction and business compliance levels. Employing NICE Interaction Analytics provides Tele-Centre the ability to understand customer insights to enhance overall customer satisfaction and help drive business process transformation. Tele-Centre Services Pte Ltd provides solutions designed to elevate the customer service experience, overall engagement, and enhance an organization’s reputation throughout Singapore. The deployment of NICE Interaction Analytics allows Tele-centre to provide analytics-focused, data-driven insights to key private and government organizations. To meet these growing needs, NICE successfully demonstrated value to Tele-Centre through a POC (proof of concept) which revealed transformative insights that would significantly impact customer experiences, and position Tele-Centre at the forefront of customer experience interactions. Nicholas Loh, Managing Director, Tele-Centre said, “NICE’s Interaction Analytics analyzes every interaction and provides insights on customer’s and agent’s behavior for more effective coaching conversations that improve the customer experience. Our goal is to be number one from a customer experience standpoint and I believe we are well equipped to reach that goal with NICE Interaction Analytics and Quality Central. This has enabled Tele-Centre to differentiate our service offering from our competitors by automating our quality management, which allow us to free up time for other more important work such as coaching and surveillance audits.” Darren Rushworth, President, NICE International said, “NICE is pleased to support Tele-Centre in their transformational journey towards frictionless customer experiences. By engaging Interaction Analytics, NICE was able to pinpoint the main issues surrounding a client of Tele-Centre and provide invaluable insights with the successful proof of concept. We are excited to assist Tele-Centre in further enhancing all their customer experiences through the adoption of our CXi analytics.” NICE Interaction Analytics makes connections smarter by providing visibility into the multi-faceted interactions with customers. By obtaining both macro and micro level interaction analytics across all structured and unstructured data, companies gain the ability to organize, analyze, and shape every channel of the customer journey. With NICE it’s never been easier for organizations of all sizes around the globe to create extraordinary customer experiences while meeting key business metrics. Featuring the world’s #1 cloud native customer experience platform, CXone, NICE is a worldwide leader in AI-powered self-service and agent-assisted CX software for the contact center – and beyond. Over 25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 companies, partner with NICE to transform – and elevate – every customer interaction.  

Rekor Systems, Inc., a global AI technology company with a mission to provide data-driven insights that build safer, smarter and more efficient cities around the world through intelligent infrastructure, today announced that it has been selected for the launch of a multi-year program with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for a deployment of its traffic management technology to improve incident response time and overall roadway safety. The contract calls for the implementation of Rekor’s cloud-based roadway intelligence platform at the TxDOT Combined Transportation, Emergency, and Communications Center (CTECC) facilities. The platform uses artificial intelligence and integrates data from multiple sources to provide more comprehensive and quicker incident identification than current methods. As one of the largest cities in Texas, the TxDOT Austin District operates a Traffic Management Center (TMC) within a joint-agency CTECC facility. Until now, the TMC has depended on roadway incident notifications through multiple siloed and disparate sources and has responded accordingly via information sharing, public messaging, and dispatch of TxDOT emergency and non-emergency resources. Using the power of Rekor’s AI-driven solutions, TxDOT will be able to use these existing data sources, together with multiple new data sources, for a comprehensive real-time source of roadway intelligence that improves incident response time and overall roadway safety for its citizens. The additional data sources include predictive high-potential crash hotspots, real-time connected vehicle data, and multiple other third-party data sources to alert the TMC about incidents including crashes, abandoned vehicles, roadway debris, and more. Armed with this real-time intelligence, TXDOT will be able to respond more quickly and to more incidents happening on the roadway, as well as to determine areas of high-risk zones allowing them to be more proactive in their efforts. “Improving the safety of transportation infrastructure in Texas starts with better real-time detection and understanding of the state’s roadway traffic trends and changes,” said Rekor President, David Desharnais, “We are pleased to help TxDOT and other agencies within Texas achieve this with our comprehensive roadway intelligence platform and actionable insights to improve traffic congestion and respond to incidents and crashes that impact the safety of its citizens.” Rekor Systems, Inc. is a trusted global authority on intelligent infrastructure providing innovative solutions that drive the world to be safer, smarter, and more efficient. As a provider of comprehensive, continuous, and real-time roadway intelligence, Rekor leverages AI, machine learning, and holistic data to support the intelligent infrastructure that is essential for smart mobility. With its disruptive technology, the Company delivers integrated solutions, actionable insights, and predictions that increase roadway safety.  

HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and RFID tracking solutions, recently announced that the national railway company of Belgium, NMBS/ SNCB, has successfully deployed a real-time location service platform with BEEKs Bluetooth® Low-Energy (BLE) beacons from HID to accurately monitor train location and ensure on-time departures. NMBS/ SNCB maintains and operates 3,607 kilometers of track and approximately 30 train stations throughout Belgium with passenger safety and on-time departures serving as key priorities. Prior to the HID solution, when an approaching train reached a preset GPS coordinate, an app on the onboard attendant’s smartphone would signals software at the station to start running the digital safety-check program to ensure passengers can safely disembark and the train can depart for the next station on schedule. However, many locations such as tunnels, have limited cellular coverage. When this happens, the train’s GPS location can appear as far as 10 kilometers aways from the station, thwarting the entire safety check process. “We knew we had to find a different way to mimic someone’s location within the vicinity of the station. That is when the idea of using HID® beacons to transmit a specific ID came into play,” explained Nathan Willekens, Innovation Project Manager, NMBS/ SNCB. NMBS/ SNCB deployed HID Global’s real-time location services (RTLS) platform and BEEKs Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) beacons on its platforms to ensure the safety check process would not be compromised. Now, when the system detects the Bluetooth device, it is given priority over the potentially inaccurate GPS signal. “We were impressed not only with the accuracy – we knew with more certainty that the train was in the location identified by the beacon – but also by the efficiency with which the beacons were able to operate and the area they could cover,” said Willekens. NMBS/ SNCB is planning the system to be deployed in at least 10 additional stations across Belgium. HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things. They make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Their trusted identity solutions give people convenient access to physical and digital places and connect things that can be identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID products and services to navigate their everyday lives, and billions of things are connected through HID technology. They work with governments, educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses and some of the most innovative companies on the planet. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID Global has over 4,500 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID Global is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand.  

Dahua Technology donated 15 security cameras to different scientific bases in the Argentine region of Antarctica: the company specially developed these cameras to handle the harsh climate and extreme weather conditions in the area. This project will improve connectivity with the central base, allowing scientific research conducted in Antarctica to become more visible in Argentina. For the first time in history, Antarctica has a video security project, developed by Dahua Technology. The company donated 15 security cameras, which were installed in scientific bases on the ‘white continent’ to enable 24-hour footage, increase contact and connectivity with scientists on the ground, and improve knowledge of local fauna and meteorology. The leading video security company not only donated the cameras but also developed them specifically for this project, taking into account that it is a very cold, remote area with little connectivity. The new project fills a critical need, since the region did not previously have security cameras that connect the general base with the capital of Argentina. “The most difficult part of the project was to obtain the specific cameras that can cope with the low temperatures and climatic conditions that the region suffers in order to offer an optimal result based on their needs,” explained Engineer José Varas, BDM of Dahua Technology This project is a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) solution that can handle extreme weather conditions. It allows all the cameras installed in Argentine Antarctica to be seen in real-time in the Antarctic Joint Command headquarters from an external screen, paving the way for deeper understanding of scientific research in the region. “The main complexity for the installation was obviously the extreme climate of Antarctica during the winter. With a temperature of -30°C that made it difficult to fix the devices due to the intense wind, added to the difficulty of handling tools with double gloves and the constant rotation of technicians, since they could only stay outside for 90 seconds. However, the installation was a success and the cameras are working and withstanding the harsh and demanding Antarctic climate,” said Sebastián Mirich, President of Mirich Electronic Security, which was responsible for the installation. During this difficult installation, ensuring a safe working environment is imperative. Sufficient logistical support was provided to the entire team, leading to a positive outcome that contributes to shared social and environmental objectives in the region. “In addition to increasing connectivity and showing more closely the activities that are carried out there, such as different environmental studies and the evaluation of the growth of flora and fauna, it also seeks to provide greater security to the runway every time a plane arrives, something fundamental to continue exploring in this area,” added Julia Anschütz, MarCom Manager of Dahua Technology. This project is key to supporting positive development and growth in the parts of the region that need it most. Beyond contributing to ecological research and sustainable development in Antarctica, the project represents one more step towards technological evolution. Integrating digital intelligence technology into the protection, defense and advancement of the environment is a central part of Dahua Technology’s corporate responsibility for innovative development and sustainability that leads to collective progress.  

In an increasingly cosmopolitan world, time and security have become essential tiebreakers in determining passenger satisfaction at airports. Great airport management speeds up the processes and improves the quality of service. The Customer Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) which is the main travel hub of Thailand that is mostly used for long-haul and full-service flights to Bangkok. If you’re looking for a flight to Thailand from Europe, the USA, or any other distant destination, in most cases your only reasonable choice will be Suvarnabhumi Airport. Innova Software, Anviz valued partner, cooperated with a security guard service company with over 5,000 employees, which is providing security services to 6 airports in Thailand including Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. The Challenge The security team of Suvarnabhumi Airport needs a reliable touchless access control and time attendance solution to improve airport staff experience, safeguard employees’ health, and improve airport security. Otherwise, they hope to save time on workforce management and access control permission. In addition, Suvarnabhumi Airport needed the FaceDeep 5 could be integrated with existing security system provided by Innova Software, which would require Anviz cloud API. The Solution Now over 100 FaceDeep 5 devices are installed in Suvarnabhumi International and other 5 international airports in Thailand. Over 30,000 staff are using FaceDeep 5 to clock in and out in 1 second after the staff’s face is aligned with the camera of the FaceDeep 5 terminal, even wearing a mask. “FaceDeep 5 can connect directly to the cloud, which solves the troublesome communication problems of customer’s existing system. It is more convenient and easier to maintain and manage based on its friendly Cloud interface,” the Manager of Innova said. Anviz cloud API makes Innova Software easily connect to its current cloud-based system. With the comfortable and user-friendly Ul, customers are very satisfied with this comprehensive solution. Further, each device will contain enrolment data of the authorized staff for those specific locations. The enrolment data of all devices could be added, update or delete remotely by administrators. Key Benefits High-security Level The AI-based face recognition terminal FaceDeep 5 provides high accuracy and faster performance in identifying fake faces. The comprehensive systems centrally control all user information and data logs, eliminating the concern of user and data information compromise. Smarter Solution, Safer Workplace By reducing the number of times people have to touch objects, FaceDeep 5 creates a safer and simpler working environment for airport access control. Administrators can now manage access control permission through this management system, instead of worrying about issuing and receiving cards. Easy to Use The intuitive interface on the 5” IPS touchscreen provides administrators with the easiest way to use it. The function of bulk user registration and capacity of 50,000 users and 100,000 logs is suitable for teams of any size.  

Ukrainian product company that has been creating and distributing apps for macOS and iOS since 2008. MacPaw products include CleanMyMac X, Setapp, The Unarchiver, and others. The company’s flagship product – CleanMyMac – has more than 25 million downloads and users in more than 180 countries around the world and even in Antarctica. Various MacPaw apps are installed on every fifth Mac in the world. MacPaw started with one man’s passion for Apple technology. The founder of MacPaw, Oleksandr Kosovan, wrote the first version of the CleanMyMac app that has already been downloaded 25 million times and has 12 language localisations. MacPaw started in a dorm room as befits a startup and quickly grew into an office space of over 3,000 m². Today, the MacPaw office space is a model for many IT companies – renovation in style, numerous meeting rooms, a terrace, a gym, a room for relaxation and meditation, an amphitheater area for presentations, two cats, and one of the largest displays of rare Apple equipment in the world. And indeed, a state-of-the-art office requires a state-ofthe-art security system. Challenge Upgrade security and integrate it into the smart office system The office space developed and grew, and more and more equipment from various manufacturers appeared in it, as well as self-developed solutions. Eventually, one part of the space was protected by the old wired system, and the other was controlled by the very first Ajax wireless detectors connected to the wired alarm system via the ocBridge integration module. The technical heritage included devices of different generations and capabilities: Outdated wired alarm system; Ajax wireless detectors of the first product lineup; Modern access control system; Smart system to control lighting and roller shutters. All this variety of technologies had to be expanded with an anti-flood system and then integrated with an app that every team member will have on their iPhone. Solution Outdated wired security system renovation and software integration of an Ajax system via API MacPaw made a balanced decision to integrate the outdated wired detectors into the cutting-edge Ajax system. This approach provides an opportunity to immediately use the benefits of Ajax and eventually expand the horizon of possibilities for further improvement. In general, the solution for MacPaw consists of hardware and software parts. First, the renovation of the security system was carried out, which made it possible to integrate new functions into the company’s app for the office. Let’s walk through the process step by step. The hardware part: Transition to Ajax equipment The first step was to replace the outdated control panel with Hub 2 Plus. The company decided to gradually switch to Ajax security equipment. Hub 2 Plus supports 200 devices and users. Photo verification and constant software updates make this hub future-proof. Hub 2 Plus has four independent communication channels – the security system is always online thanks to the Ajax Cloud server, which opens up vast software integration opportunities. The previously installed Ajax wireless detectors were simply added to Hub 2 Plus. Installers and the MacPaw security team immediately saw complete information about the devices: signal level, battery level, and temperature. The security team can now remotely change the sensitivity level or deactivate the detector. With the old control panel such capabilities would have been unthinkable. For example: Previously, the security team could not see the exact charge level of each detector because the detectors were not connected to the Ajax hub. The team had to check each detector manually to know which one needed a battery change. From now on, the company receives the notification and knows when the battery change is required in advance. The second step is to connect third-party wired alarm system to Ajax via the MultiTransmitter integration module. The module has 18 wired zones for connecting devices and tampers that support four contact types: NO, NC (without resistor), EOL (NC with resistor), EOL (NO with resistor). Three Multi Transmitter modules were required for the part of the MacPaw office with the third-party wired detectors installed. More than 50 wired detectors were integrated with Ajax. The old wired system got a second life. MacPaw office certainly has its specific, such as long narrow rooms and non-standard interior solutions made of various materials. In addition, there are many devices generating electromagnetic fields in the office. All this affects the radio signal. Two ReX radio signal range extenders were installed to ensure stable communication between the Ajax detectors and the hub. Due to the office layout, the range was not as crucial as the radio signal strength. From now on, the entire MacPaw security system is connected to the Ajax control panel. This opens the potential for further security system development and closer integration with the MacPaw smart office. The Ajax system is connected to a security company monitoring station. The third step was to build a flooding prevention system. After updating the security system, it’s time to add new detectors – LeaksProtect. The LeaksProtect wireless leak detector is active 24/7. The detector does not require installation – it is enough to place it in the spots of potential water leakage. Relay was added to the system – in case of water leak, the relay sends a signal to the smart office system that sends a command to shut off the water. This linkage creates an office anti-flood system. In the app, the admin of the system will see exactly where the water leak occurred. The event log shows the time when LeaksProtect has triggered and the room. The software part: New options to control the office space MacPaw has a smart office system, and every team member can access its app. This app is MacPaw’s custom solution for the company usage. The app controls the level of light, doors opening, or, for example, roller shutter in the amphitheater area, allows booking meeting rooms, etc. At the same time, the integration with the old security system did not give sufficient flexibility and restrained the app and the smart office…

Low-light imaging technology goes much further in protecting worksites, people, and assets during night time and off-duty hours. This critical technology is now applied to a much more diverse range of security products and getting integrated with AI capabilities. With that integration comes the benefits of cameras that ‘see in the dark in full color,’ reaching more kinds of security settings and scenarios Video security cameras need to maintain image clarity and capture details in any weather and in various conditions. More crucially, they need to do so both in day light and at night. For this reason, cameras with low light imaging technology that render high-definition and full-color images in nearly completely dark environments have become increasingly sought-after in the security industry, and customers have shown a preference toward cameras with 24/7 color imaging. But different security scenarios require different points of view, various angles, and AI capabilities, and that means that just one type of camera can never provide the one-of-a-kind security and safety application that organizations need. As a result, low-light, full-color imaging capabilities are now being built into a much wider range of security cameras, to meet more video security requirements and scenarios. More types of cameras being featured with low-light imaging Large, wide open areas can be very difficult to secure, especially at night. Now we see that panoramic cameras with low-light imaging technology, which can provide a seamless 180-degree view in full color at night, have become available in the market. The application provides reliable 24/7 security in expansive indoor and outdoor locations such as parks, scenic areas, farms, stadiums, and traffic intersections that require wide-angle views, along with vivid color images to fully present the details of an event and inform an appropriate response. Integrating low-light imaging with vari-focal cameras has been another practical approach that is in demand. When a security event is detected, vari-focal cameras with low-light imaging enable users to zoom in to get a close-up view in color, which is very helpful for situational awareness. Customers who require the absolute highest resolution for incident detection and video evidence collection choose cameras equipped for 4K or higher resolution. However, these cameras must be equipped with low-light, full-color imaging technology to ensure that the clear, crisp imaging that characterizes 4K is not degraded, even in dark areas or at night. This application can be applied across a wide range of scenarios including parking lots, airports, harbors, and stadiums, where clear and high-resolution images are necessary. Automating security at night with AI capabilities Ensuring that cameras are equipped with lowlight imaging and AI can be extremely useful. Color images at night provided by low light imaging can be better analyzed by AI technology, enabling customers to automatically detect certain types of targets or security events. This allows security teams to focus on incidents that matter at night by automatically distinguishing people and vehicles from other moving targets such as rain, leaves and animals. Alarms only get triggered when real threats are detected, allowing security teams to respond faster and more effectively. Low-light imaging technology evolving into two-sensor design As the popularity of low-light imaging applications in the video security industry evolves, the technology itself is also evolving. For many years, cameras with IR illumination that only produced black-and-white images at night used to dominate the market. Then we come to the era of low-light imaging with full-color images, using a larger sensor with a larger aperture in the camera, pulling in more light compared to a conventional camera to maintain daytime-like color images in low-light conditions. Now we are seeing a dual-sensor design for low-light imaging emerge. Inspired by the process human eyes use to perceive color and brightness, this innovative design employs two sensors – one for IR imaging, guaranteeing brightness and sharpness, and the other for visible light, guaranteeing vivid color reproduction. Signals from the two sensors then are combined to create one bright, full-color image in low-light conditions. Driven by strong market demands, we expect to see low-light, full-color imaging applied in ever wider ranges of cameras and scenarios. And from a technology perspective, we believe that the dual-sensor technology approach will become the trend in this arena of imaging in the coming years.  

Waste management and recycling have long since become an important industry. According to forecasts, the waste and recycling industry will grow worldwide in the medium term. In Germany, for example, waste management sales are expected to rise from 40.8 billion euros (2020) to 42.5 billion by 2025*. A wide variety of materials, bulk materials, hazardous and recyclable materials have to be deposited, sorted, separated, processed, stored and recycled. In the process, the companies – whether landfills or incineration plants, recycling and processing companies, recycling centers, or inhouse waste and recycling points – perform various tasks associated with numerous hazards and risks. MOBOTIX is already proving in multiple waste and recycling companies how its intelligent video technology protects people and the environment, increases operational safety, and prevents damage of many kinds. MOBOTIX has always supported endof-life management, i.e., the consideration of the entire life cycle of a product, and continues to drive this forward. Thus, solutions that further optimize the circular economy fit perfectly into the MOBOTIX corporate strategy. Fire protection: MOBOTIX now has VDScertified thermal radiometry solutions The many different materials that come together in the waste and recycling industry pose a risk, as they may react chemically with each other. Waste, stored in large halls or even on outdoor premises, can cause fires due to environmental and weather influences. For example, organic waste can – due to fermentation processes – quickly lead to considerable damage. In particular, electrical waste and used batteries are a fire hazard here. Therefore, round-the-clock monitoring is essential, and MOBOTIX offers a VdS**-certified solution. Thermal Radiometry (TR) cameras from MOBOTIX with calibrated thermal image sensors measure thermal radiation in the entire image area and trigger a so-called ‘event’ when limit values are exceeded. This can be an alarm, a network message, or the direct initiation of a fire extinguishing system. The sophisticated MOBOTIX video technology thus detects fire sources by capturing critical temperature thresholds before they occur. This way, the spread of fires can be effectively fought, and in some cases, even prevented. Perimeter protection and occupational safety with MOBOTIX Waste, primarily recyclable and recycled materials, now have an enormous value that attracts thieves. Therefore, landfills and collection points must be guarded and secured around the clock to prevent the theft of recyclable materials. In addition, security regulations for employees and visitors apply on the grounds of waste and recycling operations and must be observed at all costs. Where security and surveillance personnel used to be deployed here, MOBOTIX provides a reliable and cost-effective solution. MOBOTIX video systems for perimeter protection help detect intruders – day and night and in all weathers. MOBOTIX can even help with occupational safety. For example, the cameras can detect when helmets or vests are worn and automatically issue appropriate notices. Supporting processes: MOBOTIX controls traffic and levels MOBOTIX video technology can also help to improve processes and thus make operations more economical. For example, intelligent video analysis can automatically detect fill levels of pouring pits or containers. This reduces the workload of personnel or can provide valuable information for optimizing the site (if, for example, particular areas are not being fully utilized). Access control and documentation of vehicles can also be simplified and optimized using automatic license plate recognition. Robustness and reliability predestine MOBOTIX Environmental conditions are particularly harsh in waste management. Dust, dirt, weather influences, and changing light conditions require highly robust and reliable video systems. The housings of MOBOTIX cameras protect against moisture, corrosion, and pollutants. Highly sensitive optics, thermal sensors, and intelligent apps master even the most challenging optical conditions. The failure-free service life (MTBF) of MOBOTIX cameras is more than nine years. Conclusion “ MOBOTIX has defined waste management as a significant market for many years. Here, it is not only a matter of protecting people and recyclable materials. The waste and recycling industry is of utmost importance for our environment and the sustainable handling for our future,” said Thomas Lausten, CEO of MOBOTIX AG, “Whether it’s fire protection, site protection, occupational safety, or process optimization – our entire range of video technology solutions is used in the waste management industry. Developments we achieve here with our innovations always find a practical application in other industries, which is why Waste Management is a key market for MOBOTIX,” Lausten continued, “And companies in the waste and recycling industry can therefore be sure that with MOBOTIX, they are using a solution that is not only state-of-the-art but also so technically mature that it will be able to master future challenges that cannot even be foreseen yet, thanks to app and software updates.” Sources include Branchenanalyse Abfallwirtschaft, Hans Böckler Stiftung & Trends in Solid Waste Management der Weltbank und Statista Branchenreport. VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH is Europe’s largest institute for corporate security  

Smiths Detection, a global company in threat detection and security inspection technologies, announces that it has begun installing 30 HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX carry-on baggage screening systems at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Rome. The installation of this world-leading technology reflects the airport’s high standards for passenger service excellence and process automation, having recently been awarded the ACI Best Airport in Europe for the 4th time in the last five years. Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX is a computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner producing high-resolution volumetric 3D images for quicker and deeper baggage assessment and low false-alarm rates. The scanners allow for electronics and liquids to remain in bags, speeding up passenger screening and reducing touchpoints. The combination of the CT X-ray scanners, alongside 45 already supplied Smiths Detection IONSCAN 600 trace detectors, will further improve security and operational efficiency. The IONSCAN 600 is a highly sensitive, non-radioactive, lightweight, portable desktop system that detects and identifies trace amounts of explosives and narcotics. The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX can be equipped with Smiths Detection’s object recognition software, iCMORE, which uses advanced algorithms to reduce the burden on operators – and potential errors – by automating the detection process for prohibited items. Stefano Scardigli, Senior Key Account, Smiths Detection said, “We are delighted to supply Leonardo da Vinci Rome International Airport with 30 HISCAN 6040 CTiX scanners. Utilising 3D imagery, our scanners offer the advanced screening of carry-on baggage, enhancing security and improving operational efficiency. Being able to leave electronics and liquids in carry-on baggage will help expedite the screening process, especially in light of the well documented staffing pressures at airports around the world.” Marco Stramaccioni – Chief Executive Officer of ADR Security for Leonardo da Vinci Rome International Airport – said, “Aeroporti di Roma looks forward to be a frontrunner for passenger experience and security at Leonardo da Vinci Rome International Airport. As passenger numbers increase, we will be well placed to efficiently screen passengers, reducing the burden on our operators. By harnessing the power of CT technology, we have futureproofed our security checkpoints.” Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX is certified by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) under the Accessible Property Screening System (APSS) program to detection standard 6.2, Level 1, permitting the scanner to operate at an enhanced level with lower false alarm rates, as well as ECAC and STAC EDS CB C3 approval.