Demand for brass and silver white accents has thrust mixed-metal palettes into the hospitality decor spotlight. With the new timeless combination of silver and gold as part of SALTO’s Ælement Fusion reader options, designers can form the basis of a whole door and building template or just one piece of a larger puzzle.

“There is high demand for silver and gold finishes and SALTO has incorporated them into our sleek and luxurious Ælement Fusion line to deliver a stunning, minimalist smart lock that complements any hotel decor,” said Aznar Sethna, CSMO SALTO Systems. “We continue to evaluate the landscape for emerging trends so that we can offer the latest and most aesthetically pleasing products available.”

As SALTO adds locks and finishes like the new Brass and Silver White Ælement Fusion reader option the MyLock Configurator is updated to reflect the absolute latest in SALTO electronic lock technology to help planners transform any room, in any unique hotel style, to deliver the best guest experience.

To plan the next electronic access control project, visit the SALTO MyLock Configurator or contact SALTO to help choose the smart locking solutions that best suit doors and preferences. SALTO experts are experienced in working with architects, builders, and owners to ensure any hospitality project vision becomes a reality.

A video analytics market report with Covid-19 impact, and including a global forecast to 2026 has been published by Marketsandmarkets, and the analysis expects this sector to grow at a CAGR of 20.4% during the forecast period, to reach USD 14.9 billion by 2026 from USD 5.9 billion in 2021.

There are a myriad of factors that the researchers expect to drive the growth of the market include increasing investments and focus of governing institutions on public safety, the need to utilise and examine unstructured video surveillance data in real time, a significant drop in crime rates due to surveillance cameras, a growing need among enterprises to leverage BI and actionable insights for advanced operations, limitation of manual video analysis, government initiatives in adopting emerging technologies to enhance the public safety infrastructure, reduced cost of video surveillance equipment and long term RoI and demand for enhanced video surveillance.

Strong growth in edge-based analytics

Based on the type, the market is segmented into two categories edge based and server based video analytics. It is the edge-based segment that is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Edge-based video analytics evolves with the emergence of new powerful in-built chipsets in cameras that offer higher computational capabilities at the edge. Such systems inform operators on a wide range of real-time video or audio events requiring attention and providing more sophisticated analytics, such as queue management and heat maps that offer new opportunities for business and traffic intelligence.

Advancements in deep learning and its integration with the edge system are also expected to drive the adoption in the coming years. Deep learning takes ML to another level based on neural network principles that impersonate the complexity of the human brain. Earlier, the functionality was mainly available at server-side processes, which would require videos to be decompressed and processed. Edge-based devices need external inputs to learn from before proving as a useful tool to recognise known objects and behaviours.

On-premises vs cloud analytics
The video analytics market is segmented by deployment type into on-premises and cloud segment. The on-premises segment accounts for a higher share of the video analytics market during the forecast period according to the analysis. This approach is mostly adopted for applications that involve the processing of sensitive and confidential data volumes. These data volumes include internal and external surveillance footage and video feeds of business operations that contain confidential information and crucial insights. In the on-premises deployment, companies have to install the required hardware parts, such as OS, storage devices, servers, cameras, and routers, as well as video analytics software. Several large organisations are deploying on-premises video analytics due to privacy and security concerns related to confidential data.

Transportation and logistics strongest vertical
Transport and logistics is one of the fastest-growing verticals during the forecast period. Video surveillance has become an important part of the transportation and logistics vertical. The various benefits of video analytics for the transportation and logistics vertical are the elimination of overcrowding, behaviour analysis, enhanced safety measures, incident recording, and detection of blind spots. Video analytics can contribute to the enhancement and betterment of this vertical for commuters while providing improved safety benefits. The various features offered by video analytics, such as facial recognition, object tracking, unidentified object detection, cargo and train carriage recognition, and intelligent traffic monitoring, can help transportation and logistics companies prevent disasters and detect emerging threats, which may lead to infrastructure destruction or vehicle crashing, resulting in the loss of life.

Geographical spread
The video analytics market in the APAC countries is expected to witness exponential growth, mainly because of the rising awareness about the potential security threats to individuals, and the growing manufacturing industry. The rapid growth in mobile device manufacturing has considerably reduced the cost of camera components, thereby making it cheaper for SMEs and private individuals to install surveillance cameras. In addition, the rapid GDP growth in APAC countries has resulted in infrastructure modernisation projects, such as smart city projects and mass public transit systems, which have increased the demand for video analytics. The Yinchuan city in China, for example, is cited as one of the most advanced smart cities in APAC, with almost all infrastructure integrated into a unified system. Singapore is also moving toward the goal of becoming a smart nation, which would lead to an increased demand for efficient video analytics.

The video analytics report comprises many major providers, such as Avigilon, Axis Communications, Cisco, Honeywell, Agent Vi, Genetec, Intellivision, Hikvision, Dahua, Iomniscient, Huawei, Intelligent Security Systems, Verint, NEC, Briefcam, Bosch, Senstar, Qognify, and Ipsotek to name just a few of those included in the study.

Teledyne FLIR hosted elected officials, partners and employees to celebrate the completion of its newly upgraded facility in Elkridge, Maryland. The event featured remarks by U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and State Senator Guy Guzzone, among others, who praised the facility’s highly skilled workforce and Teledyne FLIR’s mission to develop technology that saves lives and livelihoods.

Guests were given a tour of the manufacturing floor and viewed demonstrations of the company’s advanced unmanned aerial and ground systems, including its Centaur and FirstLook robots, and SkyRaider and Black Hornet drones.

“I am proud that Maryland is home to innovative companies like Teledyne,” Senator Cardin said. “Teledyne’s cutting edge, life-saving research would not be possible without the highly skilled workforce available in Maryland. The dozens of new jobs created by this upgraded facility is a welcome investment in Elkridge and its surrounding communities.”

“Our ambitious Elkridge facility upgrade will add 150 new jobs and create a world class operation for the design, manufacture, and support of a wide variety of unmanned systems and integrated solutions,” said Teledyne FLIR Vice President and General Manager for the Unmanned Systems & Integrated Solutions business Roger Wells.

“We’re proud to be the leading provider of tactical ground robots to the U.S. military, and the infrastructure improvements made through this project will ensure that these critical systems are produced by our experienced team in Maryland,” Wells added.

Teledyne FLIR is investing more than $6 million in upgrades and future operational capacity. The 110,000 square foot Elkridge facility serves as a hub for the design and production of an array of unmanned air and ground platforms, surveillance and detection systems used by U.S. military and public safety agencies worldwide. The company has already hired 70 new full-time staff at its Elkridge operation since construction began and plans to add upwards of 80 more jobs in manufacturing, research and development, engineering, and design.

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, and owner of surveillance subsidiary Vivotek, has approved the purchase of 100% of the shares in Infinova (Canada) Ltd., owner of Canadian-based video surveillance and business intelligence leader March Networks from Infinova International Ltd. for USD $114 million (approximately NTD $3,163,500,000) through its subsidiary Delta International Holding Limited B.V. The deal is expected to strengthen Delta’s presence in the growing video surveillance market and complement its building automation solutions.

Ping Cheng, Delta’s chief executive officer, said, “Security being an integral element of smart cities is boosting the global demand for video surveillance technologies. March Networks is a proven leader in providing end-to-end solutions to some of the world’s leading financial institutions, retailers, transit agencies, and commercial customers. We are confident that the collaboration between March Networks and Delta will expand our overall market opportunity and increase Delta’s exposure to the growing video market beyond our surveillance subsidiary Vivotek. March Networks’ cloud-based video solutions and business intelligence technologies set it apart and are also a perfect fit with our commitment to develop smart green solutions for a sustainable future.”

March Networks President and CEO, Peter Strom, said, “Delta’s financial strength and scale – with around $10 billion USD in annual revenues, over 80,000 employees, and deep M&A capability – will serve as an ideal platform for March Networks to accelerate its strategic plan of offering cloud-based video surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS) and video-based business intelligence solutions to enterprises worldwide”. He added that March Networks’ customers and partners should expect no change to the high-quality products and services they’ve come to expect from March Networks as it embarks on its aggressive growth plans.

Following the closing of the transaction, it is expected that March Networks will continue to operate from its Canadian headquarters and the March Networks executive management team will continue to lead the organisation. The closing of the transaction is subject to satisfaction of certain closing conditions (such as regulatory approvals).

One of the top news of this summer! Partizan Security and Patriot Systems have entered into an integration agreement. Now our CCTV equipment, as well as Partizan cloud storage, will be fully compatible with Patriot software.

Patriot Systems is a well-known world leader in software solutions for security monitoring. The company was founded back in 1997. Patriot software is used by security companies around the world. Patriot Systems regional offices are successfully operating in the USA, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand.

“We, as Partizan Security, always respect companies with a history, that have long become leaders in their market and do not lose their positions from year to year thanks to innovation. The great thing is that we are alike with many of them, share values ​​and find a common language – precisely as a leader with a leader. We are pleased with the new partnership agreement with Patriot Systems, and we believe that cooperation will bring many good results, because product quality and care for users are the key principles of our companies”, — commented Dmitriy Danilchenko, CEO and founder of Partizan Security.

We believe that integration will be an important step in the development of both companies! After all, Patriot Systems and Partizan Security are united by a common business ideology aimed at developing and improving our products.

In addition, we can also congratulate our customers with this partnership deal between Partizan Security and Patriot Systems. Will be even more features, functionality, innovation!

Dubai United Arab Emirates: Intersec – the world-leading emergency services, security and safety event – has strengthened its leadership team appointing expert industry veteran Alex Nicholl as Intersec Exhibition Head.

The senior hire is further demonstration of Intersec’s investment in the significant growth of the flagship event that will mark its return in January 2022 by uniting global leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the industry at the highly anticipated event.

Nicholl ­– who has 20 years of experience in the events industry spanning India, the UAE and UK ­– brings deep expertise to Intersec, having held leading roles at major homeland security, aerospace and defense exhibitions, combined with almost two decades of service as a senior officer with the British Army.

Christine Davidson, Group Exhibition Director at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “We are delighted to welcome Alex Nicholl to the Intersec team. With the immense focus on the industry in the last 18 months, Messe Frankfurt recognises that Intersec’s importance to the safety and security industry has never been greater, we are bringing the best in the industry onboard to develop the most relevant and comprehensive event for the industry. Alex’s sector experience is second to none, with two decades of defense and security events industry experience and eighteen years as a Senior Officer in the British Military his vast network of relationships across government and business entities will be invaluable. His appointment is testament to our commitment to deliver a world-class event that brings strategic value to the industry and meets the needs of every stakeholder, from government entities to sponsors, exhibitors and attendees.”

Alex Nicholl, Intersec Exhibition Head, said: “I am excited to be joining the most significant event in our industry. The exhibition brings the entire emergency services, security and safety ecosystem together at one time and, after limited opportunity to meet in recent times, Intersec’s 23^rd edition is set to be the best yet – we have listened to what our stakeholders need and have a ground-breaking event in development that will inspire discussion, collaboration, connections and business that will support them in building a safer and more secure world.”

Intersec, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center from 16-18 January 2022 under the theme of ‘Uniting the world’s leading industry specialists for the safety & security of future generations.’

Demonstrating Intersec’s strategic importance to the UAE, long-standing Official Supporters include Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) and NAFFCO, while additional government partners for 2022 will be announced shortly.

Seen as a nexus for the industry, Intersec will bring together thousands of its most powerful stakeholders for bilateral government and business discussions on mitigating and addressing vulnerabilities of the future. They will be joined by leading regional and international brands exhibiting the most innovative systems and solutions in a dynamic environment that will enable face-to-face and virtual exchange through interactive roundtables, workshops and ‘closed-door’ confidential conversations.

For more information about Intersec, please visit www.intersecexpo.com