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Salto JustIN Mobile expands NFC tap functionality to iOS

Salto becomes one of the first access control solutions providers to deliver an NFC digital key experience on iOS devices across Europe, as we announce a major upgrade to our Digital Key technology. The JustIN Mobile App now supports Near Field Communication (NFC)-powered “Tap to Open” functionality on iOS devices. This upgrade provides iOS users across Europe a fast, secure, and intuitive way to unlock doors by just tapping their iPhone on a Salto smart lock or reader.

For years, industry players have recognised that the simplest method for mobile door unlocking is direct physical interaction, much like using a traditional keycard. With “Tap to Open”, users can access buildings, offices, homes, and more by holding their iPhone near the Salto smart lock or reader, leveraging the convenience of NFC. This significantly enhances flexibility and security for existing JustIN Mobile Digital Key users, offering a highly requested contactless access experience.

By integrating NFC “Tap to Access” technology for JustIN Mobile App users on iPhone devices, Salto delivers a solution that is not only powerful, intuitive, and reliable; it also reinforces our commitment to secure, innovative access management.

Introducing JustIN Mobile NFC in Europe 

The NFC functionality of our new solution is built on robust security foundations. The central feature is the activation of NFC “Tap to Access” functionality on iOS devices. A user simply holds or taps their iPhone near a Salto smart lock reader, locker, electronic cylinder, or wall reader. The transaction is near-instantaneous, providing a fast, highly intuitive, and secure experience identical to using a physical keycard, Bluetooth Digital Key, or dedicated NFC access device.

Perfect for anyone who needs faster, more reliable, and more secure access to their spaces, the Salto JustIn Mobile app is now available on the App Store.

Key benefits of this upgrade include: 

  • Ease of use:“Tap to Access”, the most intuitive way to gain access. Users simply tap an iPhone on a Sallto lock or reader to unlock doors, just like a traditional keycard
  • Technology and Security: NFC-based access ensures every credential transaction is verified and secure to guarantee the highest level of security and privacy
  • Simple transition:Existing users can easily switch from Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mode to NFC mode within the app settings
  • Added convenience: iPhone Lock Screen Widget ensures an even faster, more seamless, and more secure access experience

Salto delivers a seamless digital key experience across Apple and Android devices, with the same intuitive “Tap to Open” functionality powered by NFC. With a simple tap on a smartphone, users can unlock doors instantly — no apps, no friction, just secure, effortless access.

The NFC functionality is rolling out immediately to JustIN Mobile iOS users across Europe. This update enables corporate, residential, workspaces, critical infrastuctures and educational facilities using the Salto Space smart access ecosystem to offer users a convenient and intuitive mobile access solution on the iOS platform. With this enhancement, Salto maintains our position as an industry leader at the forefront of mobile access innovation.

Elevating Security with Advanced Hytera Body Cameras and Digital Evidence Management

Committed to innovating for a safer world, Hytera continuously develops advanced products and solutions to support its users.

Hytera’s new SC Series, featuring the SC780 4G Smart Body Camera and the 5G-enabled SC880, is designed to enhance the capture, storage, and analysis of video recording. These cameras provide unparalleled connectivity and clarity, specifically tailored to meet the security industry’s need for reliable video and audio recording and daily communication.

The new-generation SC Series body cameras stand out with their exceptional high-definition video and audio recording capabilities, combined with high-speed data transmission. Their real-time live streaming ensures the immediacy and reliability of on-site situation, giving the control center enhanced situational awareness. When paired with the Digital Evidence Management Platform (DEM), the new body cameras elevate the process of video and audio recording acquisition, protection, and curation.

The new SC Series body cameras are equipped with cutting-edge image stabilization technology and wide-angle lenses, delivering steady and comprehensive video coverage. Their night vision capabilities ensure crystal-clear footage even in low-light conditions. The SC880 model takes it a step further by capturing 4K ultra-high-definition video and offers extended pre/post-recording up to 300 seconds. These cameras also excel in audio recording, capturing crystal-clear sound within a 10-meter range, enhanced by AI-powered noise cancellation for impeccable audio clarity.

Hytera’s body camera solutions are designed with advanced network capabilities in mind, capitalizing the advantages of 4G and 5G networks. The SC880 enables faster 5G transmission, enhancing the efficiency of both data recording and live communication. In addition to their advanced recording capabilities, both models offer real-time communication functionalities, doubling as Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) radios for constant connectivity in mission-critical situations. With an IP68 rating, these cameras are fully dustproof and waterproof, making them ideal for harsh environments.

Empowering Security with Hytera’s Advanced Body Camera and DEM Solution

Hytera’s new SC Series body cameras, integrated with a comprehensive Digital Evidence Management (DEM) system, offer advanced safeguards for the security industry. These solutions have evolved from simple recording devices into advanced tools featuring real-time communication and sophisticated AI capabilities, including video and audio recording analysis for enhanced security. The DEM platform further boosts operational efficiency with features like efficient redaction, which saves time by generating redacted copies, and remote device management, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency and reliability.

ISAF 2025: Istanbul Once Again Becomes the Hub of the Security and Technology Industry

The 29th edition of the ISAF International Exhibition was held from October 8 to 11, 2025, at the Istanbul Expo Center, bringing together leading global and domestic companies in the fields of security, fire protection, smart buildings, and safety technologies. Covering a total area of 15,300 m², including 8,848 m² of exhibition space, the event hosted 203 exhibitors — 130 from Turkey and 73 from abroad — including companies from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Germany, Japan, the United States, and other countries.

Held concurrently with Data Centre Eurasia and MOBISAD-IMEX, ISAF 2025 achieved record attendance, attracting more than 25,000 professional visitors from 87 countries, of which 13,740 were registered ISAF visitors. Special international buyer delegations from 29 countries played a key role in fostering new business agreements and partnerships.

Throughout the four days, the exhibition featured a series of conferences and panels — from firefighting sessions sponsored by Falckon, through sessions organized by ASIS Turkey, GÜSOD, TÜBİFED, and the Private Security Inspection Directorate, to a final Artificial Intelligence Symposium held in cooperation with Medipol and Gedik Universities.

Organizers highlighted an almost 100% satisfaction rate among exhibitors and strong engagement from government institutions, law enforcement, and the armed forces. ISAF 2025 also achieved extensive media visibility — more than 150 media outlets reported on the event, while digital campaigns and social media activities reached over 3.5 million people.

ISAF 2025 once again confirmed its position as the leading regional platform for the security, IT, and building industries, uniting innovation, market trends, and professionals from across the world in a single event.

3 Ways VIVOTEK VORTEX AI Hub Improves AI-Powered Video Surveillance

A practical, step-by-step narrative that walks readers through how AI Hub improves daily surveillance operations.

Streamline Detection, Search, and Reporting — All in One Intelligent Platform

Today’s security teams face growing demands—more cameras, massive amounts of footage, and less time. To stay ahead, you need more than just video. You need AI-powered video intelligence. VIVOTEK VORTEX AI Hub brings next-generation AI capabilities into a single platform, streamlining your entire surveillance workflow—from detection to documentation.

Here’s how AI Hub transforms your day-to-day operations:

Never Miss Critical Events Again

Event Insight serves as your intelligent assistant—automatically identifying and highlighting the moments that matter most. When a potential incident occurs, AI Hub instantly delivers a visual summary, including object snapshots, motion paths, and event duration—all within the same interface.

Need more context?

With one click, Re-search uncovers all related appearances. Built-in shortcuts to playback and live view keep you in control—without switching tabs. That means faster reactions, clearer insights, and nothing important missed.

Search Footage Like a Search Engine

Forget manual scrubbing or guessing search filters. With our text-based search, powered by Vision Language Model (VLM) technology, you can use natural language video search—just type a phrase like: AI Hub will surface all matching footage in seconds. It’s fast, intuitive, and no training is needed—making video search easy for any team member.

Transform Evidence into Professional Reports Efficiently

Manual reporting is time-consuming. Case Vault simplifies it all. Add clips directly from Deep Search or Event Insight, and AI Hub auto-builds a visual timeline, organizes key snapshots, and packages everything for export. Whether for internal use or legal action, you’ll get polished case files—complete with video, images, and a downloadable PDF file or packaged as a zip —ready to go with one click. Save time and create professional-grade case documentation instantly.

AI Hub: All in One, Built for Real Security Workflows

AI Hub unifies your entire surveillance experience in one intuitive platform—eliminating tool-switching, manual tasks, and slow reactions. Focus on what matters most: protecting people, property, and peace of mind

Ajax Systems opens a factory in Vietnam

Ajax Systems, an international tech company and manufacturer of professional security systems, has opened a new production facility in Hanoi, Vietnam. This move expands and diversifies the company’s production capacity and strengthens its global position. The 8,300 m² factory will produce the full range of Ajax devices and is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs within a year.

“The new Ajax Systems’ factory in Vietnam is a strategic step towards global scaling, capacity expansion, and diversification of production facilities. We deliberately chose Vietnam because the country has favorable conditions for manufacturing, qualified specialists, developed industrial parks, and a wide network of suppliers. We like making Ajax multinational. The world is big, and we have a lot to learn. We want to produce better, faster, and more efficiently. We are confident that our Vietnamese team will help us achieve this” – Aleksandr Konotopskyi, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Ajax Systems.

Ajax Systems continues to develop its existing production facilities in Ukraine and Turkey. Product development takes place at three R&D centers in Kyiv, Lviv, and Vinnytsia. The company is also strengthening local teams to expand the brand’s global presence. Today, Ajax devices are used in over 180 countries worldwide.

About Ajax Systems

Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, with over 4 million end users and 290K PRO users worldwide. The company offers end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses оf any scale. To date, Ajax product portfolio includes 180 devices for intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, and comfort and automation.

MarketsandMarkets: Global Fire Protection System Market Shows Strong Growth

According to analysis by MarketsandMarkets, the value of the global fire protection system market is projected to reach USD 85.06 billion in 2025 and grow to USD 118.14 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. This growth is driven by rapid urbanization, the construction of smart and commercial buildings, and increasingly stringent fire safety regulations across industrial and residential sectors.

Technological advancements, including IoT-based fire detection, AI-powered analytics, and automated suppression systems, are significantly improving safety and operational efficiency. Growing awareness of life and property protection, coupled with government initiatives to strengthen building codes, continues to boost market demand. Rapid industrialization and the development of smart cities are also opening new opportunities for manufacturers and service providers in this sector.

The fire suppression segment remains the dominant part of the market, widely adopted across commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Integrated solutions combining smart monitoring, predictive maintenance, and IoT analytics are increasingly sought after, enabling proactive risk management. Manufacturers are also focusing on developing eco-friendly, modular, and residue-free systems that comply with evolving safety standards.

The commercial segment is experiencing robust growth as demand increases for advanced fire protection systems in office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, and educational institutions. End users are prioritizing solutions that ensure regulatory compliance while minimizing downtime and improving operational continuity.

On a global scale, the Asia-Pacific region leads in growth rate, driven by rapid infrastructure development and stricter fire safety regulations in countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea. The surge in high-rise commercial buildings and industrial facilities, together with heightened awareness of life and property safety, continues to fuel demand in this region.

According to the report, key players shaping innovation and safety standards in the global fire protection system market include Johnson Controls, Honeywell International, Siemens, Robert Bosch, and Eaton.

Top Companies in IoT Market: AWS, Microsoft, Huawei, Cisco and Intel Lead Global Expansion

The global Internet of Things (IoT) market is set for significant expansion, projected to grow from USD 547.06 billion in 2025 to USD 865.20 billion by 2030, according to MarketsandMarkets, reflecting a 9.6% CAGR over the forecast period. This growth is largely fueled by rapid digital transformation, increasing deployment of connected devices, and the maturation of cloud, AI, edge computing, and 5G ecosystems. As billions of devices continue generating real-time data, enterprises worldwide are leveraging IoT to enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and decision-making.

Governments are also accelerating IoT adoption through investments in smart cities, energy-efficient buildings, intelligent transportation, and digital healthcare platforms. The falling cost of sensors and cloud-based platforms is helping small and medium-sized businesses adopt IoT solutions that were once accessible only to large enterprises. At the same time, sustainability initiatives are driving demand for predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, and resource optimization powered by IoT analytics.

The global IoT landscape is led by AWS (US), Microsoft (US), Huawei (China), Cisco (US), and Intel (US), all of whom continue to expand through partnerships, acquisitions, and new product developments. These companies collectively hold an estimated 28–38% market share, supported by strong portfolios in cloud, connectivity, edge intelligence, and cybersecurity.

In October 2025, AT&T and Ericsson launched the AT&T IoT Marketplace, a cloud-based platform hosted on Microsoft Azure that simplifies provisioning and billing for industries such as logistics and healthcare. Powered by Ericsson’s Digital Experience Platform, the solution demonstrates how major vendors are forming alliances to accelerate IoT adoption.

AWS delivers one of the most comprehensive cloud-driven IoT ecosystems, including AWS IoT Core, IoT Greengrass, and IoT Analytics, enabling secure device connectivity and edge processing at scale. Microsoft anchors its IoT strategy through Azure IoT services and Azure Sphere, empowering smart city, industrial, and automation use cases worldwide. Huawei remains a dominant force in Asia and emerging markets, integrating AI, cloud, and connectivity in end-to-end IoT deployments. Cisco focuses on secure networking and device management, while Intel supplies the processing power behind next-gen edge computing and AI-enabled devices.

With IoT deployments expanding across manufacturing, transportation, energy, retail, and healthcare, leading vendors are expected to drive the next phase of innovation through integrated IoT–AI–5G ecosystems. As organizations shift toward automation, predictive intelligence, and connected operations, IoT will continue to evolve from a technology enabler into a core pillar of global digital infrastructure.

ICT Introduces Comprehensive Security and Automation Solutions for Religious Institutions

Global security solutions provider Integrated Control Technology (ICT) has launched a dedicated offering designed for churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, and other faith-based organizations. The solution combines access control, intrusion detection, automation, and real-time monitoring into a single platform, ensuring both safety and operational efficiency in high-traffic community environments.

One of the key features is advanced scheduling management, which allows religious facilities to automate lighting, HVAC, door access, and alarm states based on service times, events, or private gatherings. This helps prevent scheduling conflicts and reduces energy consumption. ICT also enables instant lockdown capability, with up to eight activation methods – from physical panic buttons to mobile-based triggers – allowing staff to secure the building within seconds in the event of a threat.

The system supports multi-level access control, ensuring that sensitive areas such as storage rooms, children’s spaces, administration offices, bell towers, or donation vaults remain restricted to authorized personnel only. As one user, Jon Delgadillo, explains: “I was looking for an access control system that was strong, affordable, and easy to use. ICT definitely delivers on all of that.”

With over 20 years of industry experience, installations in more than 50 countries, and 30,000+ deployed systems, ICT positions itself as a trusted global partner for institutions seeking both security and simplicity. The company emphasizes that its mission is not just to protect property, but to support the feeling of peace and trust at the heart of religious communities.

As places of worship worldwide increasingly invest in modern security technology, ICT’s platform offers a future-proof way to keep facilities open, welcoming, and protected – without compromising accessibility for members and visitors.

Eliminating Tailgating & Identity Fraud with AppVision: An Integrated Access Control Breakthrough

Executive Summary
In environments where physical access control is critical, badges alone are no longer enough. UltraVision Consult has implemented an integrated anti-tailgating and identity fraud detection system, combining AppVision PSIM, access control data, and real-time facial verification from CCTV. Each access event is validated by matching the badge-holder’s picture with their live image from surveillance cameras. The system also detects tailgating, as in when a second person follows an authorized one without swiping. If the second person lacks access rights, AppVision automatically triggers an alert and logs the event.

This solution not only enhances access control but provides valuable security analytics, video verification, and audit trails.

In many modern facilities, access control is the first line of defense, but it’s far from perfect on its own. While badge-based entry systems provide basic permission control, they do little to stop two common yet dangerous threats: tailgating and identity fraud.

Tailgating occurs when an unauthorized person closely follows an authorized individual through a secured door. Identity fraud in this context often means someone using a colleague’s badge to gain access to areas they shouldn’t enter. Both are difficult to detect with access logs alone. Until now.

UltraVision Consult has implemented a next-generation solution that closes these security gaps by integrating AppVision PSIM with CCTV facial verification and access control data in real time.

Each employee, visitor, or collaborator has a stored image in the system linked to their access credentials. When they scan a badge at a secured door, AppVision pulls live footage from nearby CCTV cameras and compares the live face to the stored profile photo. If the images don’t match, an alert is triggered.

Simultaneously, the system analyzes whether additional individuals enter without swiping. If someone follows and they also have permission for that space, the system logs both but doesn’t issue an alert. If the second person does not have clearance, an alarm is sent to the operator with all related data: timestamp, video, access point, and individuals involved.

This integration enables real-time validation of access events, automatically detects badge misuse, and prevents unauthorized entry without disrupting the flow of authorized personnel. It also generates complete audit logs for post-incident review and supports smarter access management by analyzing actual behavior patterns.

At UltraVision Consult, we provide more than just systems – we deliver a connected ecosystem of services that brings physical security, technology, and operational intelligence together. Through solutions like AppVision PSIM, we enable organizations to go beyond isolated access control and video monitoring, offering a centralized foundation for smarter, data-driven decision-making.

It’s this holistic, scalable approach – backed by consulting, implementation, and ongoing support – that positions UltraVision Consult as a true long-term partner in building safer, more responsive environments.

GEF: The Platform That Transforms Video Monitoring Centers into Transparent, Scalable Systems

Video monitoring centers are, paradoxically, the weakest link in the security industry. Behind thousands of cameras and the most advanced video analytics systems, operators face the same daily challenges: false alarms, delayed reactions, unarmed or disarmed systems, disconnected devices, and a complete lack of traceability.

Guard Events Flow (GEF) was built precisely to address these real-world problems. It’s not a theoretical piece of software—it was born in live dispatch centers and validated in the field, where every second matters.

From Chaos to Operational Control

In a conventional dispatch center, one operator can handle around 200 cameras. Many centers that invested in AI-based perimeter protection ended up in an endless loop of false alarm handling, losing focus on what truly matters. With GEF, a single operator can now manage over 1,500 cameras—without missing a single event. GEF redefines the monitoring model: 1 operator = 1,500 cameras properly monitored; 24/7 intelligent supervision; 0 missed events; –70% operational costs through automation and optimized shifts.

Integrated Operational & Technical Audit

The real power of GEF lies in how it merges operational and technical auditing. Every incident is captured, video-verified, and closed with full traceability. Dashboards display, in real time, with operator reaction times and critical intervals, is giving management objective control over team performance. Each server is monitored under a 30-day SLA. The platform tracks CPU/GPU load, uptime, HDD errors, licenses, and connections. For every video channel, GEF logs real vs. configured FPS, bitrate, and the active AI algorithm. Problems are anticipated, not just fixed.

What Makes GEF Different

Most monitoring platforms only pull events from intrusion systems. GEF stands apart by integrating: perimeter video analytics, AI-generated intelligent alarms, and sensors embedded in the physical infrastructure. Here, the sensors are the cameras themselves, empowered by analytics software. The monitoring center evolves from a simple alarm receiver into a unified command hub—where all security flows, from intrusion to electronic guarding, are verified, prioritized, and documented in real time.

Voices from the Field

“Our collaboration with Azitrend marked a turning point in cost efficiency and raising standards. With electronic guarding, we’ve already reduced manned guard posts while maintaining—and even improving—security levels for clients. The next step is integrating GEF into our control room. We expect GEF to deliver exactly what the industry lacks: fast alarm handling, complete traceability, equipment monitoring, and objective, automated client reporting.

This transparency will set a new benchmark for the entire market,” was a feedback from a Romanian security company.

Compatibility and Deployment

GEF is fully compatible with AziGuard, Hikvision, Hanwha, Dahua, and most existing systems. It doesn’t require large upfront investments—it leverages the infrastructure you already have. In today’s security landscape, there’s no room for improvisation. Clients demand transparency, measurable reaction times, and verifiable reports. GEF isn’t just software—it’s a new operational standard, designed from the ground up in real monitoring centers and proven in the field.

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