Bosch Security and Safety Systems has announced its participation at ISE 2026, which will take place from February 3 to 6, 2026. During this global event, Bosch will appear together with the Electro-Voice, Dynacord, and RTS brands under a unified vision, demonstrating how their solutions enable faster, more connected, and more efficient communication. ISE 2026 will also serve as a global launch platform for several new Public Address solutions, including advanced, highly networked systems. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the latest technologies and approaches designed to connect people with the environments in which they operate. Bosch and its partner brands will be located in Hall 3, Booth 3B300.

Free registration is available using the invitation code ISE260196.

Hikvision Europe has invited its partners to start the new year by enhancing their business operations through completing their profiles on the HIK-Partner Pro platform, which is completely free to download and use. The app provides partners with access to a wide range of tools, including health monitoring of installed devices, autonomous password resets, easy device unbinding, as well as a rewards system and free gifts.

According to the company, completing the profile takes just two minutes, with no additional administrative complexity. The goal is to enable more efficient management of installed systems and deliver added value in partners’ day-to-day operations.

The HIK-Partner Pro app can be downloaded via the following link: https://lnkd.in/etf7m4ym

Dean Drako, Chairman of Brivo, the leading global provider of cloud-native access control and smart space technologies, and Founder of Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud AI video surveillance, today announced the two companies will merge, creating the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company. The merged company will operate under the Brivo name and deliver a truly unified cloud-native security platform.

“Customers will have one support team, one business relationship, and one integrated cloud-native physical security solution,” Drako said. “The Brivo Security Suite brings AI, access control, video intelligence, visitor management, and intrusion into a single solution, centralizing security across the enterprise.”

“The merger cements our leadership position in the market, provides a better solution for our customers, and helps resellers grow their businesses more efficiently,” said Brivo’s Founder, Steve Van Till. “We have shared the same vision and ownership for a decade, so the merger is about aligning operations so we can move faster and provide better service to our customers.”

The merged company will maintain its commitment to an open platform and will continue to support other video and access control solutions.

Going forward, Drako will serve as CEO of Brivo, and Steve Van Till will serve as President. The merged company has U.S. headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland and Austin, Texas, and additional offices in Lehi, Utah, Amsterdam, Bangalore, and Tokyo.

Hanwha Vision Europe has further strengthened its customer support by publishing educational video tutorials on its YouTube channel, aimed at users, system integrators, and technicians working with the Wisenet WAVE platform. Through this format, the company provides practical instructions, configuration guides, and explanations of key system functionalities, supported by demonstrations in real operational environments.

Wisenet WAVE is designed as an open video management platform that simplifies video surveillance operations without limiting flexibility. The system delivers an intuitive user experience with full SUNAPI integration for Wisenet cameras and recorders, enabling efficient management and rapid adaptation to a wide range of security requirements. The platform supports cloud, desktop, mobile, and server environments and is compatible with all major operating systems. These capabilities are covered in detail through the video tutorials, allowing users to quickly and independently become familiar with the platform’s features without the need for additional technical training.

By publishing structured video guides on its YouTube channel, the company reaffirms its focus on accessible education, practical support, and long-term collaboration with users, helping to streamline both implementation and day-to-day operation of the Wisenet WAVE system across diverse security scenarios.

Hanwha Vision Europe YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HanwhaVisionEurope

TVT Digital Technology has announced its participation in Intersec 2026, where the company will present its latest intelligent security solutions. The event will take place from January 12 to 14, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Center, with TVT exhibiting at booth SA-C34. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore innovations in text search, the NVMS platform, AI ISP technology, cloud-based solutions, and access control systems. The presentations will focus on solutions designed to create smarter and safer environments.

Live demonstrations will also be held throughout the exhibition, showcasing the practical application of the latest technologies. According to TVT, Intersec 2026 represents an important opportunity to connect with partners and exchange insights on the future of security systems.

More information about the company’s activities is available on the official website: https://en.tvt.net.cn/.

Bosch has expanded its access control portfolio by enabling support for OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) across its LECTUS secure readers, further enhancing communication security and data protection. The use of the OSDP standard ensures encrypted data and credential exchange, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and communication interception.

At the same time, Bosch has introduced a new generation of LECTUS secure readers, available in four different form factors to meet a wide range of installation requirements in both indoor and outdoor environments. The devices come pre-configured and ready for use, feature IP65 protection, and are compatible with Bosch AMC2 Wiegand controllers.

The new reader line supports iCLASS, iCLASS SE, and Seos technologies while maintaining a strong balance between price and performance.

Of particular note is the introduction of MIFARE DESFire EV3 credentials, which deliver the highest level of security and represent the latest generation of access technologies currently available on the market.

The solution offers full compatibility with existing MIFARE DESFire EV1 systems, enabling straightforward upgrades without the need to replace the current infrastructure. Performance has also been improved through faster card reading, while Bosch-coded credentials further strengthen the overall security of the access control system. In addition, the enhanced OSDP STid readers can be easily enabled to work with the new 128-bit Bosch-coded MIFARE DESFire EV3 credentials. Importantly, no replacement of existing readers is required, as the solutions are compatible with AMS software (version 5.2 and above) as well as Bosch AMC2 OSDP controllers.

Zenitel will once again present its solutions at one of the world’s leading security trade fairs – Intersec Dubai, taking place from January 12 to 14 at the Dubai World Trade Center. During the three-day exhibition, Zenitel’s team will showcase its Unified Critical Communication concept at Stand S2-F19, with a focus on reliable, secure, and crystal-clear audio communication for mission-critical environments. These solutions are designed for sectors where uninterrupted system operation, speech intelligibility, and high availability are of paramount importance.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Zenitel’s latest solutions, exchange insights with company representatives, and discuss ways to enhance safety and communication efficiency in complex operational environments. Zenitel’s Middle East team highlights Intersec Dubai as an ideal platform for meeting partners, system integrators, and end users, as well as for sharing knowledge on key trends in the field of critical communications.

Intersec Dubai traditionally brings together leading global manufacturers and experts in security, infrastructure protection, and crisis management, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for security technologies.

According to the N1 news portal, an artificial intelligence–based weapon detection system triggered a false alarm at a high school in the United States after a musical instrument was mistakenly identified as a firearm. The incident occurred in mid-December at Lawton Chiles High School in Oviedo, Florida.

U.S. media reports state that the AI weapon detection system, which uses surveillance cameras and ZeroEye software, identified an object in a student’s hands as a rifle. As a result, the system automatically locked classrooms and school entrances and alerted school administrators, who subsequently contacted the police.

Upon arrival, police determined that the object was not a weapon but a clarinet the student was carrying through the hallway. While the temporary lockdown caused some concern among students, available information indicates that there was no serious panic.

The school’s principal, Dr. Melissa Laudani, informed parents about the incident, emphasizing in her message that although no real threat existed, students should be reminded of the risks of imitating the handling of weapons on school grounds. This statement suggested that the clarinet may have been held in a manner resembling a firearm.

The incident comes amid ongoing concerns over violence in U.S. educational institutions, where at least 75 school shooting incidents had been recorded nationwide by December this year.

Uniview has introduced SeekFree, a new AI solution that significantly simplifies video search by enabling voice-based and natural language queries. Instead of relying on traditional filters and limited attributes, operators can now simply describe what they are looking for—such as “a person blocking a fire exit” or “a vehicle stopping in a restricted area”—and the system automatically retrieves the relevant video footage.

According to the manufacturer, SeekFree is built on the Uniview Large Model, an advanced AI model designed to understand context and the semantic meaning of user queries, making the search process faster and more accurate. This approach allows large volumes of video data to be transformed into actionable security insights, available in real time.

Uniview emphasizes that SeekFree eliminates the need for complex configurations and specialized technical expertise, making advanced video analytics accessible to a broader range of users. The solution is designed for a wide range of use cases, including monitoring public spaces, traffic zones, commercial facilities, and security-critical environments where rapid response is essential.

SeekFree represents another step in Uniview’s strategy to integrate artificial intelligence and smart video surveillance, with the goal of making security systems more intuitive, efficient, and aligned with real-world operational needs.