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Panduit Fault Managed Power System: Higher Power. Longer Distance. Superior Safety.

March 17, 2026

The Panduit Fault Managed Power System is a safe, efficient, reliable and practical power delivery system that will go the distance.

The Fault Managed Power System (FMPS) is a novel power delivery system that allows System Integrators to safely provide significant power, over long distances, to remote equipment. The Panduit FMPS is a Class 4 power system that is the first in the market to comply with the new UL 1400-1 Standard for a safer, more reliable, and easy-to-install power delivery system that provides substantial time and cost savings.

How Does Fault Managed Power System Work?

The FMPS uses Pulse Current as its power delivery method. The Transmitter converts standard AC power into high voltage DC power, which is further converted into a Pulse Current waveform delivered over a Class 4 multi-conductor copper cable to the Receiver. The Receiver converts the pulse current waveform into +/- 48 VDC power, which can power multiple end devices. With the ability to monitor faults, the system can safely use higher voltage to deliver power compared to low-voltage systems (Class 2). This allows the FMPS system to have all the safety benefits of low-voltage installations while delivering significantly more power over longer distances than Class 2 systems.

How Much Power and Distance?

Deliver up to 600W per copper pair and up to 2 kilometers away. The Power and distance any system can deliver depend upon the wire size. Toggle between the charts below to see how much power the Panduit FMPS can deliver across a single pair of copper conductors and at what distance compared to Class 2 systems.

Benefits of Fault Managed Power System

Compared to traditional power

Save up to 40% on material costs

Safe power distribution allows technicians to install the Panduit Fault Managed Power System with less material, for a less costly and faster deployment than traditional power.

Lower your Opex with Centralized Power architecture

The architecture allows centralized power backup for more accessible and less expensive management. Centrally monitor and control your infrastructure to avoid costly site visits.

Compared to Class 2 power…

Save up to 60% on cable costs

The Fault Managed Power System delivers up to 6 times the power and 30 times the distance of a Class 2 system, reducing the number of copper pairs needed while using a thinner wire gauge.

Reduce headend space and cooling requirements

The FMPS safely delivers more power at higher voltage than a Class 2 system and increases the power capacity per RU while reducing the power lost to heat with higher efficiency.

Where is Fault Managed Power System Used?

The Fault Managed Power System provides safe, sustainable, and reliable power distribution anywhere you need it. The Panduit FMPS serves as a backbone for power distribution deployment for any venue or technology. Centralized for ease of back-up, monitoring and control for added resiliency, and scalable to grow with your technological demands.

FMPS with In-Building Wireless

Wireless connectivity continues to make meaningful penetration into enterprise networks unlocking performance and transforming the way people work. Reliable connections, secure access to data, and on-demand communication capacity are mainstays of modern business. These resources are the fourth-utility that people rely on to get through their day. Partner with Panduit for best-in-class solutions throughout your enterprise environments that scale around the globe and optimize connectivity with a single source provider of all network and physical infrastructure solutions.

In any Distributed Antenna System (DAS), Distributed-Ran (D-RAN), or small cell architecture, the Panduit FMPS provides safe power anywhere it is needed to power remote radios. Run fiber and copper in the same pathways for a faster installation, and centralize power distribution with the Panduit FMPS for easy power back-up, monitoring, and control in a more reliable wireless network.

FMPS in Smart Building

In smart buildings, connected devices such as lights, security, HVAC, and AV converge on the IP network where these systems communicate with each other, collect actionable data, and fuel efficiencies. High-performing, highly reliable networks rely on Panduit infrastructure solutions to connect devices and deliver voice and data wherever they are needed.

Leverage the Panduit Fault Managed Power System (FMPS) to substantially augment in-building network reliability by facilitating secure and centralized power distribution. The Panduit FMPS is certified for Class 4 power which allows users to run fiber and copper within the same pathways for safe and accelerated installation. With the Panduit FMPS deliver significant power, over long distances safely, to more edge devices using less cable.

The Panduit Fault Managed Power System delivers optimal safety, efficiency, and reliability for optimal control. System Integrators may deploy cutting-edge technology with centralized power to unique locations, over longer distances, with a scalable, flexible design to future-proof initial deployments.

Welcome to the new world of power distribution with the Panduit Fault Managed Power System.

Avigilon Announces Shipments of H6A Dual Head Camera Designed to Eliminate Blind Spots

March 16, 2026

Avigilon, part of Motorola Solutions, has announced the start of shipments of its H6A Dual Head camera, a solution designed to cover challenging spaces where avoiding blind spots is difficult, such as stairwells and L-shaped hallways. The camera combines two sensors in a single device, delivering up to 16 megapixels of total resolution without the need to install additional cameras or complex hardware. This approach provides a wider field of view and more efficient area coverage while simplifying the installation of video surveillance systems.

The H6A Dual Head is developed as a cloud-native device, making it easier to integrate into modern security infrastructures and enabling more flexible video surveillance management. According to the company, the solution allows organizations to simplify their security systems, reduce the number of installed devices, and gain a broader view of critical areas at the same time.

The new camera is particularly suited for facilities where complex architectural layouts require reliable monitoring, including commercial buildings, educational institutions, and transportation infrastructure.

More information about the device is available at the following link: https://bit.ly/4cHaiRL

ATEÏS Europe to Exhibit at FireSafety & Security Event 2026 in Den Bosch

March 16, 2026

ATEÏS Europe has announced its participation in the FireSafety & Security Event 2026, which will take place on 15–16 April at the Brabanthallen exhibition center in Den Bosch, the Netherlands. The event brings together professionals from the fire safety and security sectors and serves as an important platform for knowledge exchange and the presentation of new industry solutions.

Visitors will be able to find ATEÏS at stand F.04, where the company will showcase its Voice Alarm solutions designed to improve message intelligibility, system reliability, and life-safety communication.

At the booth, ATEÏS will present its latest voice alarm technologies, along with live demonstrations led by the company’s experts. A particular highlight will be the new Intelligent Loudspeaker Line Isolator solution, developed to enhance the performance, reliability, and compliance of life-safety sound systems.

Interested visitors can register and obtain a free entry ticket via the following link: https://lnkd.in/dgWgbkVt

Unlocking business intelligence and operational efficiency with a security and surveillance solution

March 15, 2026

Security systems are not just about video surveillance anymore —they also play a key role in maximizing efficiency and increasing profitability. Surveillance solutions are expected to protect people and assets—it’s one of their primary purposes. However, did you know they can also optimize daily operations and provide valuable insights to help support smarter decision-making?

written by: Carl Staël von Holstein

Surveillance solutions have come a long way from their traditional security role, and today, they can empower businesses to streamline operations, gain valuable insights, and drive growth. After all, ultimate goal of any business is to deliver results to the bottom line.

Remote real-time visibility helps you stay informed

For business owners, having cameras act as an extra pair of eyes can be a game-changer when it comes to boosting efficiency. By providing real-time visibility into daily operations, cameras enable owners to remotely monitor multiple locations, saving both time and travel costs. This enables prompt responses to any incidents that may arise, minimizing potential losses and downtime.

Most modern solutions offer various ways to access your system, using a mobile app or your web browser, so you and your staff can stay informed and in control at any time, from anywhere. Such solutions often include powerful tools for advanced search and analysis capabilities, making it quick and easy to search for specific events or incidents in recorded video footage. It allows you to streamline investigations and boost efficiency in your business operations.

Smart devices and analytics enhance efficiency

As you expand your solution to include a wider variety of IP devices, each device brings unique opportunities to streamline and enhance the daily operations, regardless of your business. These devices include audio speakers for playing promotional content, card readers and intercoms for streamlined visitor management, body-worn cameras, and various other devices.

For instance, in store settings, deploying smart solutions at your entrances allows you to grant automatic access. In parking lots, you can monitor availability and guide drivers to available spaces, reducing congestion and wait times while also enhancing the visitor experience. Similarly, analytics can track customer flow, help to guide people and limit wait times in retail stores.

AI-powered devices with smart analytics can be valuable assets in any organization, helping transform operations and automate specific tasks, such as counting people, tracking activity, and detecting inconsistencies, objects, and irregular sounds. This frees up staff so they can focus on high-value activities that drive revenue and business growth. These powerful devices can also be used to trigger automated actions for immediate responses.

In manufacturing environments, you can identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and anomalies on production lines, enabling real-time adjustments that optimize output. The result is reduced waste and minimal interruptions with improved quality control and productivity.

Enable predictive maintenance and avoid downtime

Cameras can be installed in virtually any location, enabling 24/7 remote monitoring to get the full picture of your operations.

Inefficient processes can be very costly for organizations. But the safety and well-being of your staff and customers is crucial. With a thermal camera, you could easily detect overheating machinery, fire hazards, and energy leaks, and automatically trigger alarms, sirens, and audio alerts to swiftly notify personnel. Plus, audio analytics can detect critical sounds, including breaking glass, screams, and shouts.

It’s also possible to expand and enhance your system by integrating environmental sensors to monitor indoor air quality. By monitoring this data, you can help ensure the well-being of your employees with healthy indoor environments. Additionally, this data enables you to demonstrate compliance with health regulations.

Using various devices, sensors, and software, you can set up automated actions that support your day-to-day business, enabling more proactive decisions to optimize operations, generate higher quality output, reduce waste, and prolong the lifetime of your equipment.

Use your system for informed decisions

In today’s data-driven world, making informed decisions is key for business success. By integrating multiple devices and data sources into your video management system, you gain easy access to the data you need to make informed decisions.

With real-time data pulled into dashboards, you can quickly grasp performance metrics, spot trends, and make informed choices. By analyzing the data, you uncover trends and patterns to support long-term planning. These insights also enhance your sales and customer engagement. For instance, you can analyze foot traffic patterns and visitor numbers to make smarter decisions about store placement, advertising, and promotions. You can also study passenger or visitor volumes to optimize staff allocation and ensure adequate support during peak periods, while also minimizing idle time during slower periods.

Harnessing data helps businesses make informed decisions and drive growth. It improves efficiency, productivity, and customer experience, enabling better short-term planning and long-term strategic decision-making. This all helps ensure your operations are more efficient and profitable, helping you stay ahead of the competition.

A solution to elevate your operations and stay ahead of the curve

An end-to-end solution from Axis can unlock operational efficiency and business intelligence for your organization. With all components from one trusted vendor, featuring AXIS Camera Station Edge or AXIS Camera Station Pro at its core, you get a proactive solution that lets you unlock a smarter, safer, and more powerful way to run your business, helping you stay ahead of the curve.

Ajax Systems: Audio Scenarios for SpeakerPhone Jeweller

March 13, 2026

Ajax Systems has introduced a new feature for its SpeakerPhone Jeweller device—audio scenarios, which enable the automatic playback of pre-recorded voice messages in response to security events within the system.

The new functionality allows the device to play customized audio messages when an alarm is triggered, according to a defined schedule, or when the security mode of a site changes. This enables users and people on-site to receive clear voice notifications about what is happening, instead of relying solely on sirens or mobile app alerts.

The feature can also be used in everyday situations, such as voice announcements when the security system is armed or disarmed, helping to reduce mistakes that often lead to false alarms. In retail stores and similar facilities, scheduled audio messages—such as reminders about closing time—can also be used. For larger sites, different audio messages can be assigned to specific zones to help manage access and guide people more effectively.

To use audio scenarios, voice messages must first be recorded—for example, using a smartphone—and then uploaded to the application. Each audio file can be up to 15 seconds long, must be in WAV or MP3 format, and cannot exceed 6 MB in size.

Audio tracks are uploaded via the Ajax PRO Desktop application, with one hub supporting up to ten audio messages. During configuration, the message can be set to repeat from one to ten times, depending on the required level of audibility and attention. To access this feature, users need to update Ajax applications and the OS Malevich operating system to version 2.38 or later.

Global Smart Home Market Could Reach $139 Billion by 2032

March 13, 2026

The global smart home market continues to expand steadily, driven by the rapid digitalization of the residential sector and the growing demand for integrated home management systems. According to a new analysis by the research firm MarketsandMarkets, the market could reach approximately USD 139 billion by 2032, with an average annual growth rate of around 6.4 percent.

Analysts note that one of the main drivers of the market is the increasing need for centralized platforms that allow users to manage various household functions more easily—from lighting and climate control to security systems and home entertainment. A growing number of connected devices, smart appliances, and AI-powered solutions is reshaping the way people interact with and manage their living spaces.

The expansion of broadband networks and the development of new residential projects are further encouraging investment in interoperable ecosystems that integrate lighting, HVAC systems, multimedia, and access control within a single user interface. Within these systems, IoT sensors, cloud platforms, and intelligent control solutions play an increasingly important role, enabling the monitoring of security, energy consumption, and everyday household activities.

The home entertainment segment currently holds the largest share of the smart home market, supported by the widespread adoption of smart speakers, streaming devices, and centralized control platforms that enable integrated management of multimedia and other household systems.

The analysis also indicates that the strongest growth in the coming years is expected in retrofit installations, meaning the upgrade of existing residential properties with smart technologies. Property owners are increasingly integrating smart lighting, heating and cooling controls, security systems, and energy management solutions into already built homes without the need for major structural modifications.

Advances in wireless connectivity, easy-to-install devices, and mobile configuration applications are further simplifying system deployment and reducing installation costs. At the same time, rising awareness of energy efficiency, security, and comfort is driving increasing interest in home automation among consumers.

Among the key companies operating in the smart home market, analysts highlight major technology and industrial players such as Johnson Controls, Siemens, Assa Abloy, Schneider Electric, Amazon, Apple, ADT, Bosch, and ABB.

asmag.com Invites Experts to Participate in a Global Survey on the Security Industry’s Workforce Shortage

March 12, 2026

The security industry worldwide is facing a serious challenge related to the shortage of skilled professionals, a problem increasingly described as one of the key bottlenecks for the sector’s further development. According to projections and reports for 2026, the gap in the availability of qualified personnel is unlikely to narrow anytime soon, highlighting the need for reliable data that can support the search for effective solutions.

To gain a clearer understanding of the current labor market situation, partners of a&s Adria from the platform asmag.com have launched a comprehensive survey aimed at mapping workforce challenges across the security industry.

The survey seeks to answer several important questions: which positions in the sector have become almost impossible to fill, how the post-pandemic labor market has changed the needs and expectations of companies, and what steps the industry should take to attract and retain new talent.

Completing the survey takes only two minutes, and participants will have the chance to win a US$50 voucher. The results are expected to help companies, integrators, and manufacturers better understand recruitment challenges and define future workforce development strategies within the security sector.

Survey link: https://lnkd.in/gX2RG-zN

TVT: TD-A624E2 All-in-One Server Solution for Smarter Security System Management

March 11, 2026

TVT Digital Technology has presented the capabilities of its TD-A624E2 All-in-One server solution, a device that combines multiple security management functions and advanced analytics capabilities within a single platform.

The solution is designed to simplify the management of security infrastructure in facilities where several different systems are deployed. By integrating multiple functions into one device, it reduces the need for additional hardware, streamlines installation, and improves operational efficiency.

The server supports a range of features that facilitate the daily work of security operators, including quick video preview, event search using text and images, and automated alarm linkage for faster responses to security incidents.

The system also provides double-check verification for perimeter protection events to help minimize false alarms, while real-time parking management functions enable more efficient use of available space.

Thanks to the integration of multiple capabilities within a single platform, the solution is suited for applications in commercial complexes, parking facilities, office buildings, and industrial parks, where centralized management of security and operational systems is required.

DoorBird launches new IP Video Indoor Stations

March 10, 2026

DoorBird is launching two additional new products: the IP video indoor stations A1103 and A1104 will be presented in early March at Light + Building in Frankfurt. Back in January, the Berlin-based specialist for IP door communication announced several innovations and now complements its range with the powerful A1103 and A1104 indoor solutions.

The new DoorBird indoor stations enable convenient door release and elevator control directly via the intuitive display. Thanks to free cloud recording, users can access a detailed visitor history at any time and maintain full transparency. When multiple indoor stations are installed within a building, seamless room-to-room communication is supported. In addition, SIP compatibility ensures maximum flexibility, allowing calls from concierges or facility managers, for example.

The indoor stations also display real-time weather information and integrate easily into existing home and building automation systems – supporting IP, TCP, HTTPS, relays, and other interfaces. Configuration can be managed worldwide via the DoorBird app or the web-based dashboard. Furthermore, the indoor stations are compatible with smart locks and the DoorBird IP Video Mini Dome camera, making them perfect for modern access and security solutions.

7-Inch Touch Display, Crystal-Clear Sound and Award-Winning Design

Both indoor stations are equipped with a 7-inch true-color touch display made of scratch-resistant tempered glass. HD video and two-way audio ensure reliable communication – whether in residential properties, commercial buildings or public facilities. A configurable RGB LED status bar provides information about visitors and missed calls. Various mounting options allow flexible integration into different interior concepts. The A1103 model, available in black, white, and white with a black frame, features a touch bar with direct access to the functions Talk, Door Open, Favorites and Mute. The A1104 model, with its black housing and elegant accent in brushed or coated stainless steel, is aimed at design-oriented users. Both versions impress not only with their technical performance but have also already received the German Design Award.

The IP video indoor stations will be available from April 2026 in the online shop at: https://www.doorbird.com/shop

Registration Now Open for ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026

March 10, 2026

Registration is now open for the upcoming edition of ISNR Abu Dhabi, one of the region’s leading platforms dedicated to collaboration in national security and cybersecurity. Now in its ninth edition, the event continues to serve as an important meeting point for government authorities, technology providers, and industry professionals shaping the future of security in the Middle East.

Bringing together national and cybersecurity officials, buyers, and supply chain stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, ISNR Abu Dhabi has established itself as a trusted forum for knowledge exchange, strategic partnerships, and technology showcase. The event provides a platform where security leaders can discuss emerging threats, explore new solutions, and strengthen cooperation across the sector.

Hosted in Abu Dhabi—recently recognized as the world’s safest city for the tenth consecutive year—the exhibition aims to facilitate business engagement, reinforce industry leadership, and highlight innovation across areas ranging from physical security to advanced cybersecurity technologies. a&s Middle East will participate as a media partner, closely following the developments surrounding the exhibition and reporting on key technologies, trends, and discussions shaping the regional security landscape.

Interested professionals can register for the event through the official registration portal:
https://www.isnrabudhabi.com/registration

Panduit Fault Managed Power System: Higher Power. Longer Distance. Superior Safety.

The Panduit Fault Managed Power System is a safe, efficient, reliable and practical power delivery system that will go the distance.