Advancis Software & Services has received the Top 100 seal 2024 for its innovative corporate orientation – an award that recognises particularly forward-looking, medium-sized companies in Germany.

The competition is based on an independent selection process in which medium-sized companies are evaluated based on over 100 criteria. The seal honours a company’s overall performance for particular innovative strength and above-average innovation success.

Willingness to innovate and openness to new and sometimes unconventional paths are deeply anchored at Advancis and have long shaped the software manufacturer’s corporate culture. In recent years, numerous creative ideas and projects, including our own campus project, have been successfully implemented. Formats such as the company’s internal hackathon also serve to develop innovative ideas and solution approaches free of internal and external “constraints”.

Embracing change

Andre Meiswinkel, COO of Advancis, emphasises: “Part of our identity is the continuous willingness to change and improve. If we don’t find suitable framework conditions, we create them on our own, be it rooms, infrastructure, processes or tools. This culture is an important part of our company’s success. We are very pleased about the Top 100 seal, as it now also externally documents the high importance of willingness to innovate in our company. In this context, I would like to warmly thank all colleagues. Without their identification with the company and their commitment, such awards would not be possible,” adds Andre Meiswinkel.

In addition to these internal initiatives, Advancis is also involved in the SPELL research project. This investment underlines the company’s progressive orientation and its willingness to incorporate the latest findings and technologies in the development of solutions. With this project, in crisis situations (e.g. major disasters), measures to avert danger, emergency aid and care for the population can be initiated more quickly and appropriately with the help of artificial intelligence. Advancis’ focus here is on the integration, harmonisation and utilisation of sensor data for downstream AI-based value-added services as well as the operation of the SPELL platform in industrial and building control centres.

Award Ceremony

In the 31st edition of the TOP 100 innovation competition, Advancis demonstrated its innovative qualities in the areas of innovation-promoting top management, innovation climate, innovative processes/organization, external orientation/open innovation and innovation success. The scientific management lies in the hands of Prof. Dr. Nicholas Franke. Franke is the founder and director of the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Vienna University of Economics and Business and is one of the leading innovation researchers internationally. The award ceremony will take place as part of the German SME Summit on June 28, 2024 in Weimar.

Salto Systems is proud to unveil the SALTO WECOSYSTEM, a new brand platform that brings together its core brands – Salto, Gantner, and the newly introduced Vintia. This strategic move synergises a diverse range of innovation expertise under one brand platform ecosystem and signals a significant leap forward in the access control industry.

By redefining its brand platform and establishing core brands under the umbrella of a single brand platform ecosystem, SALTO aims to foster a more sustainable and connected future, driven by the strength and expertise of each brand.

Under the SALTO WECOSYSTEM, each brand contributes its unique strengths and plays a vital role in this common mission:

SALTO continues to lead the way in pioneering building access, identity management, and electronic locking technology that ensures a secure, smart, and seamless user experience.

Gantner develops reliable and smart identification, access, cashless payment, and locker solutions that automate and digitise business processes, optimising organisational efficiency and security.

Vintia, the most recent addition to the brand ecosystem, specialises in innovative ticketing and booking systems that revolutionise the customer experience in the leisure and attractions sector.

Aznar Sethna, CSMO of SALTO, shares that ‘Uniting our core brands – Salto, Gantner, and Vintia – under the SALTO WECOSYSTEM reflects our commitment to delivering comprehensive yet distinct solutions and services that improve access, streamline operations, and enhance the user experience across a wide range of industries. This new brand platform ecosystem allows for a more cohesive market approach, creating further value for our partners who can leverage the strengths of each brand to deliver innovative solutions. The ability to retain distinct solutions, technologies, and brand characteristics while sharing and enabling one another’s synergies is a testament to the strength of the SALTO WECOSYSTEM as a whole, and the collaborative spirit fostered within each brand’.

The launch of the SALTO WECOSYSTEM is accompanied by a new visual identity – including a logo, colour scheme, and typography – which will be gradually implemented across all corporate materials, product packaging, and branding assets.

For more information about the SALTO WECOSYSTEM visit saltowecosystem.com.

HID has acquired Zero SSL, an SSL certificate provider based in Austria. The acquisition will not only augment HID’s capabilities in providing protected communications to and from websites, but also strengthen its reputation as a leading provider of trusted PKI solutions.

“This acquisition marks another step in expanding our PKI and IoT business,” said Martin Ladstaetter, HID Senior VP and Managing Director for IAMS. “Bringing Zero SSL’s established expertise and strong brand into the HID portfolio reinforces our commitment to safeguarding digital transactions while expanding our suite of offerings.”

SSL certificates create an encrypted connection between a web server and a browser, safeguarding data privacy. Issuing more than 500,000 monthly certificates to more than 2.4 million user accounts globally, Zero SSL’s robust offerings include an automated e-commerce platform for SSL certificates and integration services for lifecycle management of those certificates. Without such automation, website operators and owners must manually manage the SSL certificate, thereby risking outages due to human errors and ensuing cyber security risks.

“We welcome Zero SSL to the HID family and are excited to leverage their platform and technology to enhance the customer experience,” said Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID. “I look forward to further developing our PKI/IoT solutions as a growth driver for HID.”

Moving forward, Zero SSL’s offerings will be integrated into HID’s PKI and IoT Business Unit, allowing HID to be better positioned to provide even stronger authentication, better encryption services, and more comprehensive validation procedures for organisations engaging in large-scale online transactions.

Milestone Systems, a leading provider of video technology, has partnered with the Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA).

The aim of the programme is to find, describe, and catalogue known cyber security issues. Organisations worldwide, working with the programme, find and share these vulnerabilities. They publish CVE Records with clear details about the issues to help IT and cyber security experts talk about the same problem and work together to fix it.

Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone Systems said: “Milestone Systems is committed to transparency in cyber security across our business. As Responsible Technology becomes a license to operate, we believe that people have the right to feel safe knowing that they can trust video technology. “As a CVE Program partner, we will now publish mitigated vulnerabilities to the wider community, which will allow Milestone to coordinate and address potential issues even more effectively. This will further enhance our cybersecurity and continue to build trust in our Xprotect open platform video management software.”

Cyber security vulnerabilities will continue to be reported via Milestone’s website. The registration will now be under CVE ID numbers and vulnerabilities and mitigations will be accessible through Milestone’s profile on the CVE website, as well as milestonesys.com.

Worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2023 totaled $533 billion, a decrease of 11.1% from 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner. However, Nvidia heavily outperformed the market and moved into the top five spot for the first time, due, according to Gartner, to its activities in the AI market.

“While the cyclicality in the semiconductor industry was present again in 2023, the market suffered a difficult year with memory revenue recording one of its worst declines in history,” said Alan Priestley, VP Analyst at Gartner.

“The underperforming market also negatively impacted several semiconductor vendors. Only 9 of the top 25 semiconductor vendors posted revenue growth in 2023, with 10 experiencing double-digit declines,” continued Priestley.

The combined semiconductor revenue of the top 25 semiconductor vendors, according to Gartner, declined 14.1% in 2023, accounting for 74.4% of the market, down from 77.2% in 2022.

Following the underperformance of memory vendors in 2023, the ranking of the top 10 semiconductor vendors changed year-over-year, but with Intel retaining the number one spot from Samsung, after two years in second position. Gartner information shows that Intel’s 2023 revenue totalled $48.7 billion while Samsung’s revenue reached $39.9 billion.

The Nvidia 2023 semiconductor revenue grew 56.4% to total $24 billion, propelling the company into the top five for the first time ever. This is due to its leading position in the artificial intelligence (AI) silicon market.

Additionally, ST Microelectronics moved up three slots to secure the number 8 spot – the same position it held in 2019. Its revenue increased 7.7% in 2023, largely driven by a strong position in the automotive segment.

Memory revenue declined 37% in 2023

Revenue for memory products declined 37% in 2023, experiencing the biggest decline of all the segments in the semiconductor market. “Smartphones, PCs and servers, three of the largest segments for DRAM and NAND, faced weaker than expected demand and excess channel inventory, especially in the first half of 2023,” said Joe Unsworth, VP Analyst at Gartner. In 2023, DRAM revenue declined 38.5% to total $48.4 billion and NAND flash revenue decreased from 37.5% to $36.2 billion.

Nonmemory revenue fared better and declined 3% in 2023. The market witnessed weaker demand and excess channel inventory negatively impacted the segment throughout the year.

“Unlike the memory vendors, most non-memory vendors experienced a relatively benign pricing environment in 2023,” said Unsworth. “The demand for non-memory semiconductors for AI applications was the strongest growth driver, with the automotive sector (especially electric vehicles), defense and aerospace industries, also outperforming most other application segments.”

Zenitel, the leading provider of critical communication solutions, launched unified critical communication solutions for healthcare customers.

Hospitals and healthcare facilities must manage stressful situations from a high number of emergency services, staff, patients, and visitors. In addition, staff shortage and burnout have put immense strain on hospital operations.

Ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors is a key priority for every healthcare facility. Security teams must remain informed to mitigate risks and to ensure that all essential operations remain functional. Medical staff require the right tools to deliver patient care effectively while ensuring a safe and secure environment.

Zenitel’s healthcare communication solutions are designed to assist healthcare facility owners by automating daily tasks which reduces demand on healthcare workers. With more than 120 years of audio experience, Zenitel is committed to delivering unified critical communication solutions that empower medical security teams and contribute to the overall safety and well-being of patients and staff.

With integration to other security platforms, like video management, surveillance, access control and building management system, Zenitel’s unified critical communication solutions, including the Turbine Extended Intercom, IP Operating Room (OR) Master Station, IP Network Ceiling Speaker, Turbine Extended Intercom with Card Reader, and more, offer better situational awareness within hospitals and allow hospital teams to act on what they see and hear.

“By incorporating audio into the security mix, healthcare facilities can add value to video-based security system and transform from being reactive to proactive for any security threats within hospital facilities,” says Sri Sutharsan, Head of Marketing and Segment Solutions, Safety and Security, Zenitel.

Click here to learn more about Zenitel’s IP intercom and speaker solutions for healthcare facilities.

Contact: Sylvie Hagege

sylvie.hagege@zenitel.com

Gallagher has appointed Merv Williams as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Williams will lead the development and delivery of Gallagher Security’s global marketing strategy across key markets including Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the UK, Europe, and IMEA, reporting to Chief Executive – Security, Mark Junge.

Says Junge: “Merv is a highly experienced career marketer and a well-respected member of the Gallagher team. His continued stewardship of our brand evolution will be at the forefront of marketing efforts to accelerate growth and lift market recognition within the international security tech ecosystem.”

Of his appointment to CMO Williams says: “Stepping into this role at such an exciting time in our journey is a real privilege – Gallagher is 85 years young, and we are driving innovation and opening up new market opportunities across the globe on an almost daily basis – it’s a seriously great place to be”.

Williams joined Gallagher Security at their global headquarters in Hamilton, New Zealand two years ago; first as Brand and PR Manager, and recently as acting CMO. Previously, he has held leadership roles at marketing and creative agencies and was General Manager for global brands serving the construction sector.