15^th of January 2025, Oslo, Norway — Zenitel, a global leader in Unified Critical Communication solutions, proudly announces the launch of new range of IP Speakers, further strengthening its market leadership position within the safety and security communications.

The addition of new IP Speakers, together with Zenitel Connect Pro — the industry’s first Unified Critical Communication Platform — paves the way for unifying communication technologies to address life safety, security, and operational communication needs under a single platform.

Built to deliver unparalleled sound quality, Zenitel’s new and innovative IP Speakers feature a high-efficiency power amplifier that delivers a high sound pressure level, making it an ideal choice for high noise environments, in addition to the ability to cover larger areas with fewer speakers.

Bringing voices together with Zenitel IP speakers

Thanks to ONVIF and SIP compatibility, Zenitel’s new IP speakers simplify the integration into security systems, opening new possibilities for communication. Together with Zenitel Connect Pro, the new IP speaker range offers truly unified communication possibilities, enabling seamless communication among security personnel, control room operators, staff, and visitors.  With a wide range of use cases, including public address, emergency notifications, security announcements, and background music, the new Zenitel IP speakers transform reactive security systems into proactive and interactive solutions.

At the Forefront of Technology  

With up to 123dB SPL output, Zenitel’s new IP speaker range delivers excellent sound clarity for public address broadcasts, even in extremely noisy environments. With the ability to individually addressed, they provide cost-effective PA solutions for medium and small projects without losing zone granularity.

The innovative power supply design, featuring dynamic power management, delivers a full 30W output for voice applications even with standard PoE, eliminating the need for a PoE+ switch. In line with eco-design principles, Zenitel’s IP speakers are optimized to significantly reduce idle power consumption, helping lower energy costs.

Equipped with integrated speaker-as-a-microphone technology, the IP speakers become an essential part of a unified critical communication solution, enabling seamless one-way and bi-directional communication without requiring additional equipment.

Trusted Communication, Protected by Design

Zenitel is committed to ensuring the highest level of cybersecurity across all its technology offerings. Cybersecurity requirements are fundamental to any security specification today. Zenitel provides guidance, advanced technologies, and tools that support the industry’s best practices.

Zenitel’s latest IP speakers are no exception. Hardware Root of Trust on IP speakers provides a trusted foundation for verifying the integrity of hardware components, software, and data.

• Secure boot assures that the boot software is approved by Zenitel.
• Verified image upload assures that the software that is uploaded on the device comes with Zenitel approval.

“Last year, with the introduction of Zenitel Connect Pro, we laid a robust foundation for the future of unified critical communication (UCC) offerings. At the beginning of this new year, we are happy to share the launch of a new IP speaker range, further strengthening our UCC offerings,” says Lars Paulsson, EVP for Safety and Security at Zenitel. “The launch of our new IP speaker range marks a significant step in expanding our UCC offerings. As the demand for audio communication solutions grows, we believe these IP speakers will redefine Security, Safety and Operational communication,” Paulsson adds.

With our new IP speaker range, Zenitel reaffirms its commitment to setting industry benchmarks in critical communication, ensuring safety and seamless communication across every environment.

For more information about the new IP Speakers, please visit https://www.zenitel.com/next-generation-ip-speakers

 For more information about this product launch, please refer to our release bulletin

https://www.zenitel.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/A100K12303%20IP%20speaker%20range%20changes%20release.pdf

VuWall, a global leader in video wall control and visualization solutions, proudly announces its acquisition by Naxicap, a prominent private equity firm driving innovation in mission-critical technology. Naxicap previously acquired Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) in 2020 and Tritec Electronic in 2022. Now, with VuWall part of its portfolio, the companies are set to transform the control room industry with complementary technologies that elevate command and control environments worldwide.

This strategic alignment under Naxicap creates exceptional synergy, enabling the companies to leverage each other’s technology, workforce, and market presence. Combining VuWall’s cutting-edge software development expertise with G&D’s and Tritec’s renowned hardware development, this partnership fosters unparalleled collaboration and interoperability in control room environments. Customers will experience faster response times, streamlined operational workflows, and increased system reliability through seamlessly integrated video wall and KVM solutions.

As part of this new collaboration, Thorsten Lipp, CEO of G&D, will now also serve as the CEO of VuWall, steering both companies toward shared success. Markus Müller-Heidelberg will remain Managing Director of Tritec Electronic. Meanwhile, Paul Vander Plaetse, Founder of VuWall, will assume the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for VuWall, G&D, and Tritec, bringing his vision and expertise to lead global marketing strategies.

“This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our mission to bring together best-of-breed solutions in the control room industry,” said Joseph Pacher-Theinburg at Naxicap. “By leveraging the strengths of VuWall’s software development team and G&D and Tritec’s hardware expertise, we are unlocking new possibilities for innovation and market growth. ”

Paul Vander Plaetse added: “The integration of G&D’s world-class KVM technology with VuWall’s innovative IP video wall solutions is a game changer for command and control environments. This partnership will allow us to deliver a truly seamless experience, enhancing operational efficiency and situational awareness for our customers.”

VuWall and G&D will showcase their latest innovations at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 in Barcelona February 4-7, 2025. Discover VuWall’s innovative solutions at stand 5C700 and G&D’s latest technologies at stand 5J350. Schedule a meeting today at vuwall.com/ise to explore how we are transforming control room operations.

Together, VuWall, G&D, and Tritec are redefining the standards for control room technology, empowering organizations to achieve new levels of collaboration, efficiency, and interoperability in mission-critical environments. This collaboration is set to redefine control room operations across key industries, including public safety, transportation, security, utilities, state and local, government and defense, and enterprise sectors, driving new benchmarks in performance and reliability.

For any further questions regarding this transaction, please contact info@vuwall.com.

Motorola Solutions, Inc. has acquired 3tc Software, a provider of control room software solutions for Fire and Rescue Services and Police, based in Leicestershire, United Kingdom (U.K.).

3tc’s computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software is designed to maximize 999 call-taker speed and efficiency in high-stress environments. The single-screen software gathers and synthesises critical data that enables call takers to display the real-time location of the caller and the closest emergency responders to more quickly dispatch help to those in need.

“Every second counts in an emergency, and call takers count on CAD software to efficiently document critical information and quickly connect those in need with those who can help,” said Mahesh Saptharishi, executive vice president and chief technology officer, Motorola Solutions. “We’ve long supported U.K.’s police agencies with advanced dispatching capabilities, and this acquisition expands our Command Center portfolio with a solution specifically designed for Fire and Rescue Services.”

3tc and Motorola Solutions have worked together to serve the U.K.’s emergency services for over five years, and this acquisition further aligns the companies’ critical experience and innovation focused on advancing CAD for the U.K.’s public safety agencies.

“We are very excited to join Motorola Solutions,” said David Todd, CEO, 3tc Software. “We share a focus on developing solutions that streamline emergency workflows and are excited to enhance the services we deliver to our emergency services customers.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Modepack became the exclusive regional distributor for Unisto security seals category. This cooperation will allow customers to procure all their security solution needs from our one-stop shop, simplifying the purchasing process significantly while maintaining undisputed quality standards.

Security seals are an indispensable part of many businesses and cover a wide range of industries. From transportation, aviation, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals industries to services such as cash-in-transit and post-courier. It is one of the most reliable ways to secure your deliveries.

As Unisto’s exclusive distributor, Modepack will cover the markets of Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, and Kosovo. This will allow businesses that previously didn’t have access to Unisto solutions to enhance their security packaging with products from globally renowned experts.

“The partnership is a result of hard and diligent work that positioned us as the regional leader in the security packaging industry. We are honored that our commitment to high standards was recognized and that we were awarded the privilege of becoming Unisto’s partner for the region,” said Modepack officials in a press release.

A brief history of Unisto

Unisto’s beginnings go back to 1926, when it began as a small family-owned business specializing in producing packaging accessories used in labeling and securing products. The Stoffel family founded and still owns the company.

Today, Unisto is an international company with more than 600 employees worldwide and production facilities in Europe, America, Asia, and Africa. No matter the manufacturing site, quality is the number one priority for Unisto. Part of that process is a careful selection of the raw materials they use in their production, and the other part is meticulously monitoring and checking the quality standards for all the products in their Switzerland offices