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Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security has announced the expansion of their Digital Badge program across APAC IMEA. Following a successful launch and roll out across Australia and Papua New Guinea in 2023, Gallagher recently announced their Digital Badge program is now available to Channel Partners and End Users across the rest of APAC IMEA. Working via Credly – a comprehensive global solution for recognizing skills, capabilities, and achievements – Gallagher Digital Badges award verified badges to Channel Partners and End Users who complete Gallagher training courses, enabling them to showcase their skills and celebrate their achievements. Gallagher Security Training Manager, Asia Pacific and India, Middle East, and Africa (APAC and IMEA) Danielle Mitchell said, “We’re excited to bring this recognition program to technicians and End Users across APAC IMEA. It’s a great way to celebrate their hard work and commitment to learning and development, while showing how Gallagher is here to support them every step of the way.” Digital badges work as an electronic representation of achievement that is visual, available online and embedded with metadata that provides context, meaning, and the result of an activity. They are easy to manage, verified in real-time, and able to be shared online. All badges are verified by Gallagher Security and contain information that describes training course participants qualifications, and the process required to earn them. Gallagher digital badges are earned by completing one of Gallagher’s participating Channel Partner or End User training courses. The technology Credly uses is based on the Open Badge Standards maintained by IMS Global. This enables you to manage, share and verify your competencies digitally. “The expansion of the Digital Badge program demonstrates our continued commitment to delivering world class training and workplace development opportunities that empower our Channel Partners and End Users, regardless of where they are located,” said Danielle. Last year, 3200 Channel Partners and End Users were trained across APAC IMEA, and the Digital Badge program now offers them a powerful way to showcase their expertise and enhance their industry credibility. A global leader in integrated security solutions that unlock customer value through the power of our people and products. From making sure people go home safely to their families each night, to helping organizations become more efficient, productive, and profitable. Trusted within the highest levels of national and local government, military, commercial, industrial, healthcare, transportation, academic organizations, and small businesses in 140 countries. Read More

Showcasing IXM ROSTO and IXM TOUCH 3 as apart of its Enterprise Series alongside the trustedIndustrial Series to the North American market Invixium, a global player in biometric access control, work- force, and visitor management, along with RTLS-connected worker solutions, is set to exhibit its latest Enterprise Series biometric solutions at ISC WEST. Making its entry into the North American market is Invixium’s effectively priced IXM ROSTO (face+- card) and IXM TOUCH 3 (finger+-card). These new products are purposely designed with relevant features for the Small-to-Medium Business (SMB) market. In addition, Invixium will also showcase its trusted portfolio of end-to- end solutions for heavy industries and critical infrastructure. “There’s never been a more exciting time to visit Invixium at ISC WEST,” said Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President of Invixium, “We have achieved tremendous success in the industrial sector, and with the launch of the Enterprise Series, our goal is to deliver high-performance yet economical biometric solutions for the SMB market.” The Enterprise Series solutions, IXM ROSTO and IXM TOUCH 3, are sleek and versatile biometric devices designed for fast and secure access control, workforce, and visitor management. ROSTO features dual cameras for fast face recognition and a 5” IPS LCD touchscreen for a clear and user-friendly interface. Equipped with a large 1:50K user capacity and Wiegand and OSDP connectivity to leading Access Control Panels, it also supports RFID, mobile, and QR code credentials, providing versatile authentication options. TOUCH 3 is the newest member of the best-selling TOUCH series, offering advanced fingerprint authentication. It features a vibrant and responsive 3.5” IPS LCD touchscreen, providing a clear and user-friendly interface for easy interaction. Equipped with an FBI-certified 500dpi optical fingerprint sensor, TOUCH 3 ensures precise and secure authentication. Attendees can also experience IXM TITAN 2nd Generation, now faster than ever, with an exceptional speed and high throughput of 28 faces per minute. Celebrated as Invixium’s flagship solution, TITAN is NDAA-compliant and specifically designed to withstand the toughest industrial and critical infrastructure environments. Another highlight will be Triax, Invixium’s RTLS-connected worker solution. This innovative, easy-to-deploy solution features a patented and scalable mesh network, compact hardware, and actionable dashboards that identify and eliminate productivity pinch points. It enhances site safety, reduces muster times, tracks equipment usage, and triggers alerts for worker-generated injuries, delivering significant labor savings and maximizing RoI. Read More

Nokia and Motorola Solutions announced a drone technology integration to launch an AI-enhanced turnkey, automated drone-in-a-box solution that sets a new standard for first responders and mission-critical industries, offering enhanced situational awareness, streamlined remote operations, and faster decision-making. The solution integrates Nokia Drone Networks with Motorola Solutions’ CAPE drone software to help transform public safety and industrial operations, enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Dispatching drones ahead of first responders enables early assessment of a situation’s severity, helping to support efficient resource allocation. The new solution enables public safety and mission-critical industries to remotely dispatch drones from one or multiple operation centers at a moment’s notice to assess emergencies and hazards while also receiving AI-powered intelligence that can inform and accelerate decisions to help keep workers, property, and premises safer. CAPE software’s flight-safe features adjust the drone’s path to avoid obstacles, stay within a geofenced area, and adapt to changing terrain altitude, with assistive AI helping operators analyze real-time data. Nokia’s drone-in-a-box technology connects via 4G/ LTE or 5G networks for broader reach and seamless remote operation beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs have demonstrated an increase in first responder safety by providing tactical intelligence, enabling better coordination, oversight and transparency in operations. For critical infrastructure industries like oil and gas, ports, utilities, mining, energy and manufacturing, the technology’s BVLOS and remote operation capabilities help to enhance industrial worker safety and lower the costs of operating hard-to-reach sites like offshore wind farms. Multiple drone-in-a-box systems can serve as a sustainable alternative to helicopters, significantly reducing carbon emissions. Roxana Kennedy, Chief of Police at Chula Vista Police Department in California, stated, “In 2018, we created and developed the world’s first public safety Drone as First Responder program in partnership with Motorola Solutions, utilizing their CAPE drone software. Since then, we’ve successfully flown over 21,000 missions. Our DFR program has been instrumental in critical life-and-death situations by providing aerial awareness or helping officers de-escalate incidents by delivering real-time, vital information.” Jehan Wickramasuriya, Corporate Vice President of AI and Intelligence Platforms at Motorola Solutions said, “We’re innovating where our customers need us most to bring them better intelligence for faster decisions. This drone-in-a-box solution furthers our commitment to drone innovation that seamlessly fits within our customers’ current workflows to give those charged with our safety actionable live-stream insights while simplifying evidence collection.” Stephan Litjens, Vice President of CNS Enterprise Campus Edge Solutions at Nokia, said, “We are proud to collaborate with an innovator like Motorola Solutions in this significant step toward a more mature and sustainable drone industry for the benefit of our customers, workers, and community. Together, we are setting technology best practices in drone connectivity and AI. With an open API architecture that facilitates easy integration with third-party applications, and other solutions like Nokia’s MX Grid, Nokia Drones-in-a-Box and Motorola Solutions’ CAPE software, we are transforming drones into daily helpers for public safety and mission-critical operations.” Nokia Drone Networks are compliant with international industry standards and offer long-lasting technology with upgradable components that reduce electronic waste. Read More

Chief Product Officer to drive joint product strategy and strengthen customer orientation in product development We believe Henning Tiarks is the ideal candidate to drive the further development of the Group’s product portfolio. We are delighted to have him join our team for this exciting challengeRobert FranzCEO of the TKH 2D Vision Group Henning Tiarks has been appointed as the new Chief Product Officer for the TKH 2D Vision Group, which comprises the TKH Vision brands Allied Vision, Chromasens, Euresys, Mikrotron, NET, and SVSVistek. As the machine vision companies continue to grow together, the product portfolio will be increasingly tailored to meet customer and market needs. With Henning Tiarks on board, the group gains a seasoned vision expert with extensive expertise in vision and strategy development, as well as portfolio roadmapping. “We believe Henning Tiarks is the ideal candidate to drive the further development of the Group’s product portfolio,” stated Robert Franz, CEO of the TKH 2D Vision Group, “We are delighted to have him join our team for this exciting challenge.” Henning Tiarks brings over 15 years of leadership experience as an executive manager and business unit leader, with a strong background in product management, strategic marketing, as well as research and development. “I’m really looking forward to diving into this new role as Chief Product Manager and tackling the exciting challenges that come with optimizing our product portfolio. I’m eager to work closely with our talented teams, customers, and partners to develop innovative solutions that drive business growth and meet the evolving needs of our customers. It’s a thrilling time for the TKH 2D Vision companies, and I’m honored to be a part of it. I’m confident that together, we can achieve great things and take our products to the next level,” Henning Tiarks emphasized. A Global Partnership of Machine Vision Solution Providers TKH Vision is a global group of machine vision technology leaders providing complementing 2D and 3D vision components and solutions. With a distinct customer- centric approach, the machine vision experts prioritize tailoring solutions to various customer needs, fostering enduring relationships built on trust and excellence. All TKH Vision brands are part of the TKH Group N.V. (TKH), a leading technology company focused on advanced innovative technology systems in high-growth markets.

A strategic step in support of Aramco’s IKTVA program and Saudi Vision 2030 Invixium, a global player in biometric access control, workforce and visitor management, along with RTLS-connected worker solutions, recently announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that advances the In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) program; an initiative that drives long-term economic growth and localization initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The ceremony was attended by Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President of Invixium, and Abdullah Alghamdi, Senior Vice President – Safety and Industrial Security, Aramco. “Saudi Arabia is our largest market thanks to strategic customers like Saudi Aramco,” said Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President of Invixium, “Aligned with the goals of the IKTVA Program and Saudi Vision 2030, we are committed to deepening our presence in the region by establishing our office and a production/ assembly facil – ity in the Kingdom in the foreseeable future. This will enable us to locally manufacture our biometric solutions, generate employment opportunities, and develop biometric innovation and engineering expertise in the region.” IKTVA aims to establish a level playing field for suppliers through transparent processes, the creation of supplier-focused partnerships, and regular quality assessments. The MoU recognizes Invixium as a leading face recognition access control solutions provider in Saudi Arabia and strengthens its partnership with Aramco. It underscores their shared commitment to advancing localization initiatives, fostering innovation, and contributing to workforce development within the Kingdom.

Major users and Middle East mega-projects to benefit from advancedIDIS end-to-end video with enhanced data storage from Secure Logiq Dennis Choi, GM, IDIS Middle East & Africa and Robin Hughes, Secure Logiq, Founder Large scale video surveillance users, including critical infrastructure and mega-projects in the Middle East, and applications demanding extended storage periods, will benefit from up to 40% savings on video storage hardware stacks thanks to a new partnership between IDIS and Secure Logiq. End-to-end solutions from IDIS, the largest in-country manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, are widely used in the region, with largescale applications ranging from oil and gas to critical infrastructure and banking. Secure Logiq is the industry’s leading independent manufacturer of specialised server technology optimised for HD surveillance applications. The newly formalised partnership between the two companies allows IDIS video solutions to be designed with hardware stacks reduced by up to 40%, driving better value from operating costs and maintenance. The partnership also addresses increasing demand in the region for hybrid surveillance solutions, with a growing number of users choosing to store critical video footage in the cloud while keeping the majority of video store on-premise “We have been delighted with the collaboration between our product management teams testing IDIS’s feature rich VMS, IDIS Solution Suite, deployed on Secure Logiq’s powerful H series servers and delivering incredible performance results,” said Robin Hughes, Secure Logiq Co-founder, “Hundreds of real time full HD video streams were recorded to a single server whilst barely impacting system resources. We are confident that the pairing of these leading software and hardware technology products is the perfect solution for the large scale enterprise CCTV projects we are seeing in the Middle East region.” Dennis Choi, General Manager, IDIS Middle East & Africa, said integration of the two companies’ technology would deliver meaningful system cost efficiencies, and improved performance, for large scale video users. “Both our companies have a strong presence in the Middle East and a track record of delivering customer-specific specialist video solutions for demanding applications, including those with 90-days-plus storage requirements,” he said, “Our collaboration with Secure Logiq will strengthen our presence in the region and benefit many more users.”

Genetec bolsters #2 global ranking with six consecutive years of organic growth According to the 2024 Access Control report by Omdia, Genetec Inc., the global player in enterprise physical security software, has consistently gained market share over the last six years, solidifying its position as a worldwide market leader and building upon its #2 global position for access control software. In the Americas market, access control software has evolved beyond the physical security department to become an essential component of business operations. According to the Omdia report, this broader adoption has increased demand for unified security platforms that allow organizations to manage systems – such as access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection – through a single interface. By anticipating market needs for access control innovation, Genetec continues to expand its market share, growing at a 28% CAGR over the past six years. “While many legacy access control vendors rely on acquisitions to expand their market share, Genetec has achieved rapid organic growth through innovation and investment in new technologies,” said Christian Morin, Vice President of Product Engineering, Genetec Inc., “Over the last year, we introduced Security Center SaaS, HID Mercury Security MP controllers, Axis Powered by Genetec, and an I/O module in partnership with STid as part of our European high assurance access control system offering. This demonstrates our commitment to expanding our access control portfolio through innovation and partnerships, paving the way for future growth.” In a highly fragmented EMEA market, Genetec remains among the top 10 access control software providers by focusing on open architecture systems that allow users to integrate components from different vendors. Omdia also reports that end users in the region prefer open systems that offer flexibility and customization. This further supports the company’s strategy to provide adaptable solutions tailored to the region, as evidenced by its partnership with STid. In the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China), Genetec continues to rapidly expand its market share, reaching #6 position (up from #10 in 2021). As enterprise users and multinational corporations modernize their access control infrastructure, they seek feature-rich, cyber-secure systems with strong integration capabilities. An open-architecture solution, such as the Genetec access control solution, allows organizations to secure assets and people, enhance business operations, and easily upgrade technology at their own pace. The Omdia report also indicates that the access control market is increasingly adopting hybrid cloud deployments. Genetec is at the forefront of this change. Security Center SaaS is a physical security solution that brings the power of Genetec access control and video management to the cloud. Security Center SaaS supports hybrid or full cloud deployments, allowing organizations to move components and sites to the cloud based on their needs and requirements at their own pace. Because Genetec solutions are based on an open platform architecture, users choose the access control devices that best suit their needs while also preserving their existing investments. In addition to its success in access control, Genetec has retained its #1 global position in the VMS market while also ranking #1 in the combined Video Management Software (VMS) and Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) market, according to Omdia’s recently released 2024 Video Surveillance & Analytics Database Report. Read more posts

March Networks, a global player in intelligent video surveillance and business intelligence solutions, has unveiled its end-ofyear release. This latest update introduces advanced features designed to deliver future-proof functionality, enhance ease of use, and maximize efficiency, addressing the evolving needs of customers across industries. Future-proof solutions for tomorrow’s challenges This release brings enhanced video analytics to the X-Series Recorders, including attribute search for upper and lower body clothing color, tripwire detection, intrusion detection, and loitering analytics. These powerful tools deliver greater accuracy and actionable insights for proactive security management, meaning customers can benefit from advanced video analytics with any camera, including third-party cameras. The company has also added additional channel licensing options for the X-Series Recorders, ensuring seamless scalability as customer needs evolve. Easy-to-use features for seamless operations The release includes several features designed to simplify workflows and improve user experience. March Networks’ business intelligence platform, Searchlight Cloud, now offers automated email reports, delivering key insights on transactions, sales and other data points directly to users’ inboxes. For example, the ‘Sales by Day Part’ dashboard allows QSR customers to track net sales performance across key time segments, or day parts, like breakfast, lunch, afternoon, dinner and late-night. This dynamic feature allows users to identify trends and make real-time decisions without logging into the Searchlight platform, as customers receive this critical data automatically by email. Additionally, March Networks has developed a library of pre-developed, industry-tailored dashboards for quick access to essential metrics – reducing the need to develop custom dashboards during customer onboarding. March Networks’ cloud sharing solution, Evidence Vault, now fully integrates with Veritone, enabling automated video redaction within the Command Web Client – eliminating time-consuming manual downloads and uploads. Efficiency that drives results New Mass Management tools in Command Enterprise Software streamline video system administration with remote system updates, password management and firmware upgrades for March Networks and third-party cameras. Their new DevAPI enables third-party developers to seamlessly integrate March Networks video into their applications, supporting use cases like access control integration and remote video monitoring for alarm verification. For more accurate real-time alerts with Smart Rules, ‘Test Mode’ has been released – to test alerts and refine them before launching across business. Smart Rules also has expanded functionalities to set aggregate rules for combining multiple criteria and data thresholds to trigger alerts. For example, customers can be alerted when the number of voided items is greater than 25% of sold items. These new features further reduce false positive alerts and improve overall efficiency. “We are excited to deliver these innovations that not only meet today’s security needs but also prepare our customers for tomorrow’s challenges,” said Jeff Corrall, Chief Product Officer at March Networks, “This release reinforces our commitment to smarter, more efficient, and user-friendly solutions.” Read more posts

Integration of Prism Embedded Software and Hadron 640R+ Payload to Provide Cutting-Edge Thermal Sensing and Air-to-Ground AI Capabilities. Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced it has been selected by Red Cat Holdings, Inc., to provide thermal imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded software for its Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). Red Cat was selected as the winner of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record after an evaluation process completed by the Army Project Management Office for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Army Maneuver Battle Lab, Army Test and Evaluation Command, and Army Operational Test Center. The U.S. Army’s current acquisition objective is for 5,880 systems, with each system consisting of two aircraft. Red Cat incorporated Teledyne FLIR’s NDAA-compliant Hadron™ 640R+ longwave infrared and mega-pixel visible camera module and its Prism™ AI embedded perception software into Black Widow, a highly capable, rucksack-portable sUAS designed for operation in Electronic Warfare (EW) environments. Black Widow’s fully modular architecture enables swift adaptation to diverse mission requirements, including SSR and secondary payload operation. “We are proud to be selected by Red Cat to support the Black Widow with unparalleled tactical capabilities for the U.S. Army’s SSR Program,” said Paul Clayton, Vice President, Teledyne FLIR, “This collaboration provides the Black Widow with superior yet compact dual thermal-visible imaging along with AI software libraries that enable classification, object detection, and object tracking to complete the mission day or night.” “The Hadron 640R+, with its best-in-class thermal vision, will play a key role in helping the warfighter Dominate the Night™ with the Black Widow,” said George Matus, CTO of Red Cat, “We are thrilled to continue our longstanding relationship with the world leader in thermal imaging technology, enabling Red Cat to accelerate deployment to the U.S. DoD and its allies across the globe.” The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)- free Hadron 640R+ provides a 640×512-resolution thermal camera with industry-leading thermal sensitivity and a 64-MP resolution visible camera in a size, weight, and power (SWaP) optimized package. Paired with Prism AI embedded software, the combination can enable high-precision object detection within application-specific classes, multiple object tracking, motion target indication, and more. Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a world leader in intelligent sensing solutions for defense and industrial applications with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the company creates advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save livesand livelihoods. Read more posts

Top row – Mark Junge (L), Merv Williams (C), Spencer Marshall (R);Bottom row – Scott Elliott (L), Craig Schutte (C), Meredith Palmer (R) Gallagher Security is celebrating a landmark year distinguished by growth and innovation of their industry-leading solutions. As 2024 comes to a close, the global executive team reflects on the milestones that defined the year and offers a glimpse into the bold plans for 2025. Award-winning excellence Gallagher’s dedication to innovation and quality was recognized across the globe in 2024. The cyber-forward Controller 7000 (C7000) earned top honors in New Zealand, India and South Asia, Sweden and Australia, solidifying its place in a new age of cyber defense tech. Gallagher’s excellence was also celebrated with prestigious Manufacturer of the Year awards in the UK and US, while the brand-new Augmented Reality training solution garnered acclaim in Australia where it was launched. Mark Junge, Chief Executive, credits Gallagher’s dedication to research and development and customer connectivity as the driver behind this impressive string of awards. “We’re pushing what our security solutions deliver to make a positive difference in the world,” he said, “Each year, we reinvest 15% of our annual revenue into R&D so we can uphold our commitment to innovation and lead the way in the industry. The values we uphold as a company are reflected in these awards and I’m thrilled that so many global organizations have honored us in 2024.” Driving growth with strategic leadership Growth in 2024 was underscored by key appointments in every region, strengthening Gallagher’s global leadership and expertise. Notably, Merv Williams became Chief Marketing Officer in January and Spencer Marshall joined as Executive Vice President – UK and Europe in November. Williams reflects that the two have stepped into our roles at a pivotal time in Gallagher’s journey. Marshall agrees and adds that it’s exciting to be part of a company that has built a great brand within the industry. Fostering connection and collaboration “The events I attended this year made it abundantly clear that people need the opportunity to gather and learn from each other to facilitate growth,” observed Scott Elliott, Executive Vice President – the Americas. Gallagher’s expanding team facilitated that need for connection in 2024, with record-breaking attendance at Intersec, ISC West, and New Zealand’s Security Showcase highlighting growing interest in Gallagher’s solutions. New networking and training events across South Africa and India, the introduction of The Hub – a new interactive demo space at the European Headquarters, and a newly announced partnership with Chubb China underscore the value global teams place on collaborative connectivity with customers and partners. Strengthening partnerships Partnerships remained a cornerstone of Gallagher’s strategy in 2024. New alliances with Chubb China, Clear Digital in New Zealand, and Australian SMB Lead Vendors Seadan Security and Electronics, Sprint Intercom and Security, GSA Systems, and Freeway Security expanded Gallagher’s reach and reinforced its reputation as a trusted partner. “We’ve got customer and Channel Partner relationships that stem back 30-40 years,” noted Craig Schutte, Executive Vice President for APAC and IMEA, “It’s the strength of these relationships and the strength of our teams that will keep driving our growth, and we’re looking forward to being able to add even more value in 2025.” Demonstrating leadership in compliance Gallagher’s commitment to setting a higher standard extended to compliance, with significant achievements including the global recertification of SOC2 Type 2 and SSF 1014 Alarm Class 3 certification in Sweden. These milestones reflect the company’s dedication to security standards and building customer trust. We’re pushing what our security solutions deliver to make a positive difference in the world. Each year, we reinvest 15% of our annual revenue into R&D so we can uphold our commitment to innovation and lead the way in the industry. The values we uphold as a company are reflected in these awards and I’m thrilled that so many global organizations have honored us in 2024 Innovating for the future “As we embrace the evolving needs of our customers, we constantly look for ways to expand the capabilities of our existing solutions and add support for new ones,” said Gallagher Security Chief Product Officer, Meredith Palmer. In 2024, that included a range of customer-focused solutions, like the cyber-resilient C7000 Enhanced and support for employee badges in Apple Wallet, which added another layer of seamless access to Gallagher’s suite of solutions. Looking Ahead to 2025 As Gallagher Security celebrates this year’s accomplishments, the team is setting its sights on an even more ambitious 2025. Mark Junge said, “2024 was just the beginning for Gallagher. This year we asked ourselves, what if security was capable of so much more? You’ll see the answer to that question in what we’ve got planned for the new year ahead.” A global player in integrated security solutions that unlock customer value through the power of our people and products. From making sure people go home safely to their families each night, to helping organizations become more efficient, productive, and profitable. Trusted within the highest levels of national and local government, military, commercial, industrial, healthcare, transportation, academic organizations, and small businesses in 140 countries.