Several independent market research reports point to an estimated, close to, double-digit annual growth in access control, much of the demand driven by investments in smart buildings. In this article, we take a closer look at some of those high-level expected growth numbers, as...
UK based intruder detection manufacturer Texecom has launched an upgraded and enhanced version of the company’s Smartcom 4G communicator. Following a focused programme of development, the advanced gateway communicator now benefits from enhanced connectivity across all 4G bands. Signal sensitivity on all the main...
Incorporating batteries into keyless solutions represents a significant advancement in safeguarding critical infrastructure. However, it also initiates a multifaceted discussion on its impact on security and operational benefits. In this discussion, ABLOY explores battery-powered locking solutions and examines the potential risks and advantages they...
Hanwha Vision has unveiled two new high-performance AI PTZ Plus cameras, the XNP-C9310R and XNP-C7310R. These cameras leverage AI for rapid zoom and focus to enable greater situational awareness and quicker response times. AI Quick Zoom and Focus Quick Zoom is a fast zoom...
The first ever British Standard code of practice focusing on the ethical use and deployment of facial recognition technology (FRT), developed on recommendations by the BSIA, has been released this month by the British Standards Institute (BSI). The code of practice, Facial recognition technology...
Crime and Policing Minister, Chris Philps, has urged the police to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology more for crime-fighting by May 2024. In a letter to police chiefs, Philps said the number of searches using facial recognition technology to track offenders should double –...