September 4, 2026
image
Home Articles posted by a&s Adria (Page 51)

Bosch to Launch I4R2 Interface Module for AVENAR Systems Soon

Bosch Life Safety Systems has announced the upcoming launch of its new I4R2 interface module, designed for systems within the Bosch AVENAR portfolio, further expanding integration and control capabilities in modern fire protection systems.

The universal interface module has been developed to support a wide range of applications across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure facilities. The I4R2 enables efficient control and monitoring of smoke control dampers powered by both 24 V DC and 230 V AC, simplifying the implementation of smoke control systems in complex installations.

In addition, the module supports the connection of up to four conventional four-wire detectors, making it a flexible solution for projects that require a combination of addressable and conventional components within the same system. According to the manufacturer, the I4R2 has been designed with a strong focus on reliability, easier installation, and seamless integration into existing AVENAR configurations.

Bosch emphasizes that the new module is particularly intended for system integrators and specifiers, offering them additional flexibility when designing fire protection and smoke control solutions, while maintaining the high standards of compatibility and safety associated with the AVENAR platform.

More detailed technical information about the new I4R2 series will be announced ahead of the official launch, and Bosch encourages industry professionals to follow upcoming updates and consider integrating this solution into future projects.

Hikvision Introduces Ultra-Endurance Body-Worn Camera for Field Recording

Hikvision has unveiled its new Ultra-Endurance body-worn camera, designed for professionals who require a reliable device capable of long-term operation in demanding field conditions. The camera supports up to 15 hours of continuous recording, ensuring uninterrupted documentation without the need for frequent battery recharging.

The device is equipped with a rugged 64 GB EMMC memory chip, engineered to withstand vibrations and ensure secure data storage even in dynamic working environments. This approach further highlights Hikvision’s focus on reliability and long-term durability of its hardware solutions.

Special attention has been given to ease of use, allowing one-hand operation with a large, easily accessible recording button. This functionality is particularly suited to security personnel, emergency responders, and other professionals for whom rapid reaction is critical.

The new body-worn camera is part of Hikvision’s broader strategy to develop sustainable and energy-efficient security solutions, tailored to the modern requirements of field operations and digital event documentation.

VORTEX by VIVOTEK – PPE Detection on Cloud

VORTEX, an AI-powered cloud surveillance platform by VIVOTEK, introduces its latest safety feature: PPE detection. PPE refers to Personal Protective Equipment, and the detection system is powered by Cloud AI and deep-learning algorithms running on VIVOTEK AI cameras. This feature automatically monitors whether workers are wearing the required safety gear in hazardous environments, helping organizations maintain real-time safety compliance.

How It Works

VORTEX uses cloud-based AI to accurately detect missing PPE, such as helmets and safety vests, and instantly triggers real-time alerts through the cloud. This enables quicker responses to prevent accidents before workers are exposed to danger. The AI model is trained to identify people and key PPE items, while the system checks whether the required equipment is worn in designated work zones. When a violation occurs – such as a worker entering a mandatory PPE zone without a helmet – the system immediately sends alerts via mobile push notifications, email, or integrated on-site speakers, allowing rapid intervention.

With the Case Vault in the VORTEX AI Hub, users can add selected clips and automatically generate a structured visual timeline with snapshots and video evidence. Reports can be exported as PDF files with a single click. All incidents are logged and stored with video evidence, creating audit-ready records for investigations and compliance reporting.

Key Benefits

Using the VORTEX cloud solution, safety managers can monitor multiple sites from a single platform and receive instant alerts whenever PPE violations occur, eliminating the need for manual supervision. The system provides continuous, automated oversight without labor-intensive spot checks, supports risk mitigation through immediate alerts, and improves operational efficiency by allowing safety personnel to focus on strategic tasks rather than constant monitoring. It also generates verified documentation needed for regulatory compliance, including OSHA requirements and insurance audits.

Where It’s Used

Typical deployment scenarios include construction sites, warehouses and logistics centers, mines and quarries, factories and manufacturing facilities, utilities and energy operations, as well as rail and transport projects. With VORTEX PPE Detection, safety enforcement becomes proactive, efficient, and verifiable – protecting workers while simplifying compliance in high-risk environments.

AppVision PSIM 4.9.6: Stability, Security and Smarter Operations for Integrated Environments

As operational ecosystems become more complex, the reliability of a PSIM platform defines the reliability of the entire security infrastructure. As the main distributor of AppVision PSIM in Romania and South & Central Eastern Europe, UltraVision Consult announces the release of AppVision V4.9.6 – an update focused on stability, synchronization and reinforced security across all layers of the platform.

The new version strengthens the overall security posture by protecting access to plan backgrounds, a critical improvement for organizations where architectural layouts represent sensitive operational data. AppControl strengthens confidentiality by permanently hiding PIN code, ensuring safer authentication management.

A major part of this release focuses on server reliability, redundancy and workflow continuity. Backup server synchronization has been consistently improved, overlays are consistently aligned between servers, These updates directly support high-availability environments where uninterrupted performance is essential.

On the client side, performance is noticeably improved. Image caching has been reactivated, allowing images within synoptics to be displayed repeatedly without additional load, supported by a new configuration threshold controlling cache retention.

Integrators will also appreciate the refinements in the configurator, where the drag-and-drop selection window now opens at cursor level. The UpdateOverlay method in the SDK is now active for developers building custom logic on top of AppVision.

AppVision 4.9.6 is more than a maintenance release. It is a consolidation update designed for integrators and end-users who depend on a robust, customizable and vendor-agnostic platform. UltraVision Consult’s mission remains unchanged: to deliver an open ecosystem where technologies interconnect effortlessly and where integrators can build advanced, future-proof solutions.

The company is actively expanding its regional network of system integrator partners. If you want to work with a fully open PSIM platform supported locally through consultancy, development, configuration, commissioning and long-term maintenance, you can contact them via their web site https://ultravisionconsult.com/.

TVT Demonstrates Night-Time Performance Differences: E4B Outperforms E3B-A and Smartphone Cameras

TVT Digital Technology has published the results of a real-world night vision test conducted in completely dark conditions, comparing the TD-9442E4B and E3B-A camera models with a smartphone camera and the human eye. The test was carried out in a pitch-black environment to realistically assess camera performance in extreme low-light scenarios. According to the manufacturer, the TD-9442E4B with infrared illumination enabled delivered sharp details with clean and stable footage. The E3B-A model, tested without IR support, produced a significantly darker and blurrier image with limited usability in total darkness. Under the same conditions, the smartphone camera and the human eye were unable to capture meaningful scene details.

TVT highlights that the E4B benefits from advanced low-noise image processing, resulting in clearer and more usable night-time recordings. An additional advantage is its wide dynamic range, which helps balance bright and dark areas within the same scene. The company states that the test confirms the advantages of professional video surveillance cameras over consumer devices in low-light environments.

The full comparison and real test footage are available to view on the manufacturer’s official YouTube channel: Night Vision Showdown｜TD-9442E4B Real Test – YouTube

 

Aurel d.o.o. Proposes Smart Solutions for More Efficient Parking Management

Aurel d.o.o. highlights smart parking systems as one of the key solutions for improving the functionality of public garages, commercial buildings, residential complexes, and shopping centres. In environments where parking availability is a limited resource, the lack of timely information often leads to wasted time, increased user frustration, and an overall poorer user experience.

Within its portfolio, Aurel deploys smart parking systems from the German manufacturer MSR Traffic, which use real-time data to display the number of available and occupied parking spaces and enable vehicle guidance to free levels, individual parking spaces, and exits.

These systems allow real-time identification of free and occupied spaces, active driver guidance through on-site signage, and detailed analytics for more effective management and capacity planning. The solutions are based on precise sensors installed at each parking space, LED indicators for navigation within the facility, and centralized monitoring of the entire parking area.

According to practical assessments, smart parking systems can significantly reduce the time spent searching for a parking space, increase garage capacity utilization by up to 30 percent, and contribute to lower CO₂ emissions by reducing unnecessary vehicle circulation. Their modular architecture allows deployment in facilities of various sizes—from small garages to complex systems with more than a thousand parking spaces.

Aurel emphasizes that smart parking systems represent a long-term, cost-effective investment for investors and facility managers seeking to improve operational efficiency, enhance user experience, and optimize the use of available space.

Salto Launches XS4 Sense

Salto announces the launch of XS4 Sense, a smart, wireless energy efficiency and control management system designed to optimize energy consumption, reduce CO₂ emissions, and support sustainability goals – that’s fully integrated with the Salto smart access ecosystem

Piše: Agnieszka Filipowicz, Business Development Manager for Central and Eastern Europe, Salto; E-mail: a.filipowicz@saltosystems.com

Salto, announced the launch of XS4 Sense, an innovative Smart Energy Management System (SMES) designed to revolutionize energy efficiency in buildings. Combining cutting-edge wireless technology with real-time energy monitoring platform, XS4 Sense empowers building operators to reduce energy consumption, lower carbon footprints, and achieve sustainability goals – all without complex installations or invasive infrastructure upgrades.

Building on Salto’s reputation for secure smart access solutions, XS4 Sense expands the smart access ecosystem technology portfolio by integrating real-time energy monitoring, advanced presence detection, and HVAC control into a compact, retrofit-friendly device. The wireless solution integrates seamlessly with Salto’s existing smart access ecosystem, including Salto Space and BLUEnet infrastructure, enabling rapid installation in operational hotels, workspaces, student dorms, cruise ships, and other properties.

Simple Management 

Built to work together, designed for retrofit, and certified for sustainability, the XS4 Sense enables building operators to reduce energy consumption, lower their CO₂ footprint, and meet sustainability goals – without the need for complex wiring or new infrastructure. The XS4 Sense offers significant energy savings by optimizing consumption at the individual room or space level, ensuring improved overall energy efficiency. Designed for seamless retrofit, its advanced wireless architecture eliminates the need for complicated setups or extra tools, making installation quick and disruption-free.

As an all-in-one smart controller, this compact wireless device integrates multiple functionalities, including motion detection, door and window sensors, and HVAC control, making it suitable for any room or space. Its flexible placement options allow installation on ceilings, under eaves, or on door and window frames, with a non-invasive design ideal for live environments such as hotels, student housing, workspaces, healthcare labs, cruise ship cabins, and more.

Ideal for Retrofitting Projects

XS4 Sense works harmoniously with Salto’s smart access platform and is fully integrated with Salto Space, combining security, comfort, and energy efficiency into a single smart access solution. The XS4 Sense offers a unique opportunity to complement existing access control solutions and deliver a measurable sustainability impact. The system is ideal for retrofitting projects in operational environments such as hotels, student dormitories, offices, cruise ship cabins, and vacation rental properties.

A powerful addition to Salto’s smart access ecosystem, the XS4 Sense delivers value for both existing customers and new developments seeking to align with sustainable building standards, ESG targets, and energy regulations. The system supports real-time monitoring and actionable insights, enabling operators to demonstrate measurable environmental impact and reduce long-term operational costs.

Suprema BioStar X: One Platform, Total Confidence

Suprema, a global leader in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced the launch of BioStar X, its most advanced unified security platform. BioStar X unifies world-leading biometric access control and video surveillance, into a single, scalable platform, delivering total control, integrated monitoring, and enterprise-grade resilience.

The new BioStar X offers total control through a unified monitoring console. Administrators can view interactive maps, AI-powered video grids, live alarms, and access logs on a single screen at real-time, eliminating the need to switch between multiple systems and helping them respond to incidents faster and more intelligently.

Its advanced access control features provide a high level of granularity, allowing administrators to define detailed role-based access levels, zone-based rules, and automated emergency actions such as lockdowns and fire protocols. This unified view, combined with a granular approach, streamlines security operations across large facilities and multi-site environments while ensuring consistent policy enforcement. BioStar X also enhances AI-driven video intelligence by detecting events such as falls, intrusions, loitering, and tailgating, which enables administrators to identify potential threats and take proactive security measures.

Seamless Integration With Third-Party Systems

Built on a scalable and flexible architecture, BioStar X delivers the reliability and performance that organizations of all sizes require for mission-critical security operations. Open API-based architecture supports seamless integration with third-party systems from parking management and perimeter detection to drones and robots. This openness provides organizations with the freedom to design fully interoperable security ecosystems tailored to their operational needs. Also, core capabilities for enterprise operation such as AES-256 encryption, database sharding, and multi-communication servers guarantee business continuity and reliability in any environment from single sites to multi-sites. Designed to support thousands of devices and users, this scalable architecture allows security infrastructure to expand as they grow, without compromising system performance.

The Future of Enterprise Security

“With BioStar X, we’re delivering total confidence in security operations,” said Hanchul Kim, CEO of Suprema Inc. “One unified platform combining AI intelligence, multi-credential access, and seamless scalability—enabling organizations to grow their security infrastructure without compromise. That’s the future of intelligent operations. It represents our vision for the future of enterprise security—intelligent, integrated, and adaptive to continuous change.”

Genetec predicts top physical security trends for 2026

Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, predicts four key trends that will shape physical security strategies in 2026, from flexible cloud deployment and intelligent automation to modernized access control and more connected, unified security operations. Against a backdrop of rising cyber-physical risk and growing data volumes, these trends are set to influence how organizations in the Middle East and beyond invest in and manage their security environments.

Choice and flexibility will define the next phase of cloud adoption

Organizations will prioritize solutions that offer deployment flexibility and scalability. They will then choose the environment that best supports their operational needs, whether it’s on-premises, in the cloud, or a hybrid approach. Open architecture solutions will give end users the freedom to choose the devices and applications that best support their operations. This approach will extend the life of existing infrastructure while allowing teams to adopt cloud services where they add the most value.

AI moves from hype to intelligent automation

In 2026, the conversation will shift from AI and LLM hype to practical, outcome-driven Intelligent Automation (IA) solutions that streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and enable faster, smarter decisions. Rather than adopting technology for its own sake, users will focus on features that genuinely improve daily operations, such as intelligent search to accelerate investigations, reduce false alarms, and strengthen situational awareness. As the market matures, expectations around transparency and responsible implementation will rise. Users will demand clarity on how AI is used, how systems are built, and how data is collected, processed, and protected.

Access control modernization will accelerate

Access control will remain a top priority as organizations modernize legacy systems and focus on maximizing ROI. The value of access control is expanding well beyond locking and unlocking doors to deliver measurable business outcomes, such as energy efficiency, occupancy management, and operational insights. Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) adoption will accelerate as organizations prioritize easier maintenance, greater scalability, and predictable operating costs.

Connected systems will bring intelligence and efficiency to security operations

Over the next year, the number of connected devices will continue to surge as organizations integrate IoT sensors, building systems, and smart devices into unified security and operations platforms. Bringing this information together in one place will give teams a clearer view of what is happening across their facilities and help them respond faster and with greater confidence. The convergence of IT, operational technology, and physical security will accelerate, enabling real-time data sharing and smarter decision-making across facilities.

As the landscape grows more complex, organizations will seek guidance on how to deploy the right technologies and manage them effectively.

Ajax Systems Enhances iOS Apps with Smarter Camera Zoom Navigation

Ajax Systems has introduced a new upgrade to its iOS applications, further improving the user experience when viewing video from surveillance cameras. The new feature enables smarter navigation when zooming into video footage, both in live view and during playback of archived recordings.

When users zoom in, a thumbnail of the full frame is now displayed, clearly highlighting the area currently in focus. This makes it significantly easier to navigate within the image and accurately track details without losing the overall context of the scene. The enhancement is particularly useful when analysing large areas, perimeters, or zones with multiple points of interest, further increasing the efficiency of video surveillance within the Ajax ecosystem.

The new functionality is available in the latest versions of the Ajax Security System 3.37 and Ajax PRO: Tool for Engineers 2.37 apps for iOS devices, and can be accessed after updating the apps via the App Store. With this update, Ajax Systems continues to focus on the continuous improvement of its software solutions, with a strong emphasis on intuitiveness, responsiveness, and professional usability of security systems.

ISSUES

Global Security d.o.o.

Hasiba Brankovića c, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina
Tel: +387 (0)33/788-985
Fax: +387 (0)33/788-986
Web site: www.asadria.com
Marketing: marketing@asadria.com
Subscription: pretplata@asadria.com
VAT no: 201142740001
ID no: 4201142740001
ISSN 1986-5

a&s Adria – professional security magazine for providing total security solutions is a monthly circulating publication and a licenced representative of Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media for Adriatic region, which consists of following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, FYR Macedonia, Slovenia and Serbia.