Fonestar has announced a new online training session dedicated to its Wallmix solution, which was introduced earlier this year at ISE Barcelona and is now available to the market.

The webinar will take place on June 23 and is aimed at the company’s partners across Latin America. During the session, participants will gain a detailed overview of the system’s technical features, connectivity options, application scenarios, and installation recommendations for professional audiovisual projects. The training will be led by Álvaro R., Pre-Sales and Project Engineer at Fonestar, who will present practical use cases and answer attendees’ questions.

According to the company, Wallmix has been designed as a versatile and easy-to-integrate solution suitable for a wide range of installation environments. The webinar aims to help partners better understand the system’s capabilities and its potential applications in modern AV projects. Interested partners can reserve their place by contacting Luis Meirelles, Fonestar’s LATAM Manager, via email at lmeirelles@fonestar.es.

Hanwha Vision has announced that, by the end of the month, it will consolidate its regional LinkedIn pages into a single global platform for communication with partners, customers, and the broader professional community.

The new page will serve as a central destination for updates on AI-powered video surveillance, technology trends, new products, customer success stories, and corporate news. Through this move, the company is transitioning from multiple regional LinkedIn channels to one unified global community, aiming to streamline content and make information more accessible to followers worldwide.

According to Hanwha Vision, users will be able to access the latest developments in AI-driven video surveillance, industry insights, technological innovations, and real-world implementation examples from a single source. The company has encouraged followers of its existing regional pages to connect with the new global channel and stay informed about future activities, product launches, and the continued growth of the global Hanwha Vision community.

More than 400 packages in the Arch User Repository (AUR) have been compromised in a software supply chain attack, with attackers modifying installation scripts to deploy data-stealing malware on users’ systems. The incident did not affect the official Arch Linux repositories but was limited to AUR, the community-maintained package distribution platform.

According to research by Sonatype, the attackers adopted abandoned projects with no active maintainers and inserted malicious code into their PKGBUILD files, causing the installation of malicious npm packages during the build process. The Rust-based malware was designed to collect sensitive information, including GitHub, npm, and HashiCorp Vault access tokens, SSH keys, browser data, and information from applications such as Slack, Discord, and Microsoft Teams. Security researchers reported that the malware was also capable of deploying an eBPF rootkit to conceal its activities on compromised systems, although only when it obtained administrative privileges.

Additional concern stems from the fact that the attackers preserved the original package names and histories, exploiting user trust without relying on software vulnerabilities or zero-day exploits.

The number of compromised packages continues to grow, and security experts are urging users who installed or updated AUR packages after June 11 to review their systems and verify whether any affected packages were used. According to current findings, the incident represents one of the largest attacks against the AUR ecosystem to date and highlights the serious risks posed by compromised components within the software supply chain.

The Euro Defence Expo (EUDEX) continues to strengthen its position ahead of its inaugural edition, which will take place from 22–25 September 2026 at Messe Essen in Germany. The new international defence industry exhibition is expected to bring together companies, armed forces, procurement organizations, research institutions, and political decision-makers from across Europe and beyond.

According to the organizers, more than 270 exhibitors will showcase their products and solutions across eleven defence and security-related categories. The exhibition will cover the entire defence industry value chain, ranging from personal equipment and communication technologies to AI-powered applications, unmanned systems, robotics, and advanced industrial manufacturing.

Particularly strong representation is expected in the areas of modern industrial manufacturing, logistics, supply and support, and CBRN defence. Additional exhibitors will present solutions in research and development, intelligence and surveillance, command and communication, training and simulation, vehicles and heavy equipment, as well as AI and software technologies.

A significant feature of the event will be the participation of numerous joint industry and institutional pavilions. Organizations and regions from Germany and Portugal, including technology hubs and manufacturing clusters, will use the event to showcase their expertise and capabilities. Young companies and technology-focused startups will also receive dedicated exhibition space to present their innovations.

One of the major additions to the programme is the International Diplomatic Forum, scheduled for 23 September. Designed for embassies and consulates, the forum will include discussions on the importance of diplomacy for future European security, a roundtable on defence cooperation, guided exhibition tours, and networking opportunities.

EUDEX will be held alongside Security Essen, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for civil security, creating a unique environment that combines civil security technologies, military requirements, and industrial expertise under one roof.

The event will also coincide with the EUDEX Conference organized by CPM and the JAPCC Conference of NATO’s Joint Air Power Competence Centre. High-ranking military representatives from all 32 NATO member nations are expected to attend, further strengthening the event’s international profile.

By bringing together defence manufacturers, government representatives, security professionals, researchers, and military stakeholders, EUDEX aims to create a unique European platform for international defence cooperation and civil-military exchange. Further information and ticket registration are available via the official event website: EUDEX 2026.

A new report by MarketsandMarkets forecasts that the global AI video analytics market for smart cities will grow from USD 8.5 billion in 2025 to USD 28.76 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.6%.

According to the report, market growth is being driven by increasing investments in smart city infrastructure, public safety modernization, and intelligent transportation systems. Cities around the world are increasingly deploying AI-powered video analytics to enable real-time threat detection, traffic optimization, public space monitoring, and critical infrastructure protection.

The public safety and law enforcement segment is expected to maintain the largest market share, while edge-based analytics solutions are projected to experience the fastest growth due to their low-latency processing capabilities and ability to support real-time decision-making.

MarketsandMarkets notes that the industry is rapidly evolving from traditional video surveillance systems toward intelligent platforms that combine artificial intelligence, edge computing, cloud infrastructure, and advanced computer vision technologies. These solutions provide greater operational visibility, process automation, and more efficient urban management.

Among the leading companies in the market are Motorola Solutions, Genetec, NEC Corporation, Hikvision, and Axis Communications, while innovative AI video analytics specialists such as BriefCam, Vaidio, Axon AI, and Graymatics are also highlighted as emerging players in the sector. The report concludes that AI video analytics is set to become one of the foundational technologies of future smart cities, integrating public safety, traffic management, and critical infrastructure protection into unified digital ecosystems.

Innovation Park, one of the key features of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), continues to strengthen its role as a platform connecting startup companies with investors, systems integrators, and leaders of the AV industry. Following a successful 2026 edition, organizers have confirmed the return of the program at ISE 2027, which will take place in Barcelona from 2–5 February.

This year’s edition brought together 130 exhibitors and provided startups with opportunities for international exposure, investor discussions, and the development of new distribution partnerships. One of the highlights was the Plug and Play Pitching Stage, which hosted 84 startup presentations in front of investors and industry professionals.

Additional momentum came from networking events, guided tours, and the Matchmaking Area, which facilitated more than 160 direct meetings between startups, investors, and industry stakeholders.

“Innovation Park helps shape the future of the AV industry by giving startups direct access to investors, partners, and industry experts. By connecting emerging companies with the right people and organizations, we create real commercial opportunities and support the next generation of industry growth,” said Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events.

Following strong demand and high engagement at ISE 2026, applications for Innovation Park 2027 are already open, with organizers expecting an even larger number of companies looking to expand internationally.

More information is available on the event’s website: Integrated Systems Europe (ISE).

During May, ASSA ABLOY celebrated an important milestone by completing its 400th acquisition since the company was formed in 1994. The landmark acquisition is Portugal-based Rollerdoor Group, which has become the newest member of the global ASSA ABLOY organization.

Acquisitions have been a key pillar of the company’s growth strategy ever since the merger of ASSA and Abloy more than three decades ago. Through the acquisition of local brands, new technologies, and skilled teams around the world, the company has continuously expanded its presence and portfolio of access control and security solutions.

According to ASSA ABLOY, each new company brings valuable expertise, local market knowledge, and innovative solutions that strengthen its overall offering and enhance customer support. “Reaching our 400th acquisition marks an important moment in our growth journey. We continue to combine our strengths and develop innovative access solutions that help people feel safe and secure while enabling a more open world,” the company said.

ASSA ABLOY added that it will continue pursuing its growth strategy through acquisitions, with the goal of further advancing technologies and strengthening its global presence in the security and access control market.

Salto Systems has introduced support for Room Keys in Apple Wallet, allowing hotel guests to use their iPhone and Apple Watch as digital keys for accessing guest rooms and shared hotel facilities. The new solution is integrated into the Salto Space Hospitality platform and enables guests to unlock doors simply by holding their device near a reader, without the need for additional apps.

Digital room keys are delivered directly to Apple Wallet, enabling remote credential provisioning, mobile guest check-in, and a faster arrival experience. This helps hotel staff reduce reliance on physical keycards and streamline front-desk operations.

Key features include Express Mode for instant unlocking without opening an app, the ability to use a room key for up to five hours after a device’s battery is depleted, and remote access management through the Salto Space platform. The system also allows guests to share digital keys with family members, friends, or colleagues via Apple Wallet, while maintaining precise control over access permissions and enabling instant revocation when required.

Salto emphasizes that privacy has been a core consideration in the development of the solution. Room keys are stored locally on the user’s device, and Apple does not have visibility into the locations accessed by guests. In the event of a lost device, access can be immediately disabled using Apple Find My.

The new integration is expected to help hotels simplify access management, reduce operational costs, and enhance the guest experience through a fully digitalized approach to room and facility access.

More information about the solution is available in the official announcement: Salto Room Keys in Apple Wallet.

The upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 will introduce a new generation of sports technology through the Adidas Trionda match ball, which is already being regarded as the most technologically advanced football ever produced. At its core is an electronic module developed in collaboration with the German company KINEXON, a specialist in precision tracking and sports analytics systems.

Trionda features Connected Ball technology, using an integrated sensor to collect movement data and transmit it to analysis systems up to 500 times per second. This data enables the precise determination of the exact moment a player makes contact with the ball and is linked in real time with optical player-tracking systems and VAR technology.

This approach significantly enhances semi-automated offside detection and the analysis of controversial match incidents. Rather than relying solely on video footage, officiating systems now use a combination of sensor data, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. The new four-panel construction also represents the most radical redesign of an official FIFA World Cup match ball to date. According to Adidas, this design improves aerodynamics, flight stability, and trajectory accuracy, while a specially developed surface texture provides better control in a variety of weather conditions.

The ball also contains a rechargeable battery that powers the sensor system throughout a match, while all data is transmitted wirelessly to infrastructure systems installed around the pitch. In this way, Trionda becomes an active part of the match’s digital ecosystem rather than simply a piece of sporting equipment.

By combining sensor technology, wireless communications, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence, Trionda represents one of the most compelling examples of IoT technology being applied in sports. Many experts therefore consider it not only the best football ever created, but also an indication of the direction in which sports technology will evolve in the years ahead.