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Aikom: Motorola Solutions Launches the New V200 Bodycam in Europe

The new Motorola Solutions V200 bodycam is now available in Europe, an advanced solution for mobile video surveillance ideal for supporting frontline workers: from private security personnel to urban safety staff, as well as healthcare services, public transportation, hospitality, and retail.

By: Marko Peica, Sales Manager for Adriatic region, Qatar, Türkiye, and Greece, Aikom International; E-mail: marko.peica@aikominternational.com

The Motorola Solutions’ V200 was developed in response to the growing demand for reliable wearable tools that can integrate into workflows and document every interaction in high quality—even in real time.

One of the standout features of the V200 bodycam is its ability to livestream video, paired with the GoLive Audio function, which allows operators to communicate instantly with a supervisor or control center.

This dual functionality enables more effective emergency management and real-time monitoring, increasing responsiveness in critical scenarios and enhancing operator safety in the field. The HD wide-angle camera ensures image quality, while its 12-hour battery life supports operation throughout the entire shift.

Smart, Functional Design for Immediate Use

The V200 bodycam is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, thanks to dedicated recording and escalation buttons that ensure quick activation, even while in motion or under stress. A built-in top display shows real-time Wi-Fi connectivity, control center link status, and battery level.

Thanks to RFID Touch Assign technology, each unit can be quickly assigned to an operator via RFID badge, simplifying management in multi-shift environments. The device also connects to an integrated dock station, allowing for charging and secure transfer of recorded videos, optimizing the management of collected material.

Data Security and Regulatory Compliance

Information protection is a core element, and the V200 bodycam delivers. Data recorded by the V200 is end-to-end encrypted, both during capture and when uploading to Motorola Solutions’ VideoManager cloud. The system complies with GDPR and digital evidence management policies, ensuring enterprise-level cybersecurity.

Each V200 bodycam can be customized with identifying labels based on the client’s brand or operational department, simplifying assignment and management—even in large or multi-site fleets.

Available from Aikom International

The V200 bodycam is now available for the European market, distributed by Aikom International, Motorola Solutions’ official partner and distributor.

Ruijie: Unified Network Controller as a Solution for Full Visibility in Complex Networks

Ruijie Networks is drawing the attention of IT teams to one of the key challenges in today’s network environments – the lack of full visibility across complex, multi-layer infrastructures, which often represents a serious risk to system stability and reliability.

In environments where networks are constantly expanding and evolving, reliance on static, manually created diagrams quickly becomes inefficient. To address this challenge, Ruijie highlights the use of its Unified Network Controller, a centralized network management platform that enables real-time visualization of the entire network topology.

The solution is designed for mid-size and large enterprises, as well as IT teams managing networks across large campuses, business complexes, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and industrial environments, where reliable network infrastructure is critical to daily operations.

Unified Network Controller enables automatic generation of network topology without the need for manual mapping, providing clear insight into how switches, access points, and routers are interconnected. In addition, the platform offers real-time network health monitoring, allowing IT teams to quickly identify and precisely locate potential issues.

According to Ruijie, this approach to network management helps companies move from reactive incident handling to proactive infrastructure management, improving system stability, operational efficiency, and long-term network control.

Siemens and Delta Partner to Accelerate Data Center Deployment and Reduce Costs and Carbon Emissions

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Delta have announced a global partnership to deliver prefabricated, modular power solutions that can shorten data center deployment times by up to 50%. The plug-and-play systems are manufactured and tested off-site, reducing construction risks and enabling significantly faster commissioning. The optimized design can lower CAPEX by up to 20% and cut carbon emissions by up to 27% by using less concrete and maximizing available floor space. The partnership combines Siemens’ expertise in electrical power distribution and engineering with Delta’s high-efficiency UPS systems, batteries, and advanced thermal management technologies designed for high-density AI workloads.

As digital demand continues to surge, data centers face mounting pressure from rising costs, tight timelines, and increasingly stringent sustainability requirements. The Siemens-Delta prefabricated power solutions help operators overcome these challenges and gain a strategic advantage in the global data center market. According to both companies, integrated SKID and eHouse modules provide standardized, scalable, and highly reliable power infrastructure for hyperscale and colocation operators.

Jimmy Yiin, Executive Vice President of Global Business Operations at Delta Electronics, said: “Delta is fully committed to energy efficiency. Our expertise ‘from grid to chip’ enables us to architect solutions for extreme AI-era demands, and partnering with Siemens allows us to expand the global reach of our energy-saving technologies.”

Stephan May, CEO of Electrification & Automation at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, stated: “By combining Siemens’ advanced power distribution with Delta’s high-efficiency UPS, battery, and cooling portfolios, we are delivering a prefabricated solution that can cut time-to-market by half while boosting energy efficiency and lowering risk.”

Advait Sukhtankar, Vice President of Electrification & Automation at Siemens, added: “The standardization of modular power systems is becoming essential for the AI era — giving operators the speed, reliability, and efficiency that traditional approaches can no longer deliver.”

Designed with full Building Information Modeling (BIM) integration, the solutions include a digital twin for faster installation, simplified troubleshooting, and optimized energy performance throughout the entire lifecycle. Siemens notes that this partnership-driven approach connects key industry players and promotes the interoperability needed to address the world’s most significant infrastructure challenges.

Salto announces the launch of XS4 Sense

Salto, today announced the launch of XS4 Sense, an innovative Smart Energy Management System (SMES) designed to revolutionize energy efficiency in buildings. Combining cutting-edge wireless technology with real-time energy monitoring platform, XS4 Sense empowers building operators to reduce energy consumption, lower carbon footprints, and achieve sustainability goals – all without complex installations or invasive infrastructure upgrades.

Building on Salto’s reputation for secure smart access solutions, XS4 Sense expands the smart access ecosystem technology portfolio by integrating real-time energy monitoring, advanced presence detection, and HVAC control into a compact, retrofit-friendly device. The wireless solution integrates seamlessly with Salto’s existing smart access ecosystem, including Salto Space and BLUEnet infrastructure, enabling rapid installation in operational hotels, workspaces, student dorms, cruise ships, and other properties.

Management made simple: Energy efficiency and control 

Built to work together, designed for retrofit, and certified for sustainability, the XS4 Sense enables building operators to reduce energy consumption, lower their CO₂ footprint, and meet sustainability goals – without the need for complex wiring or new infrastructure.

  • Energy savings: XS4 Sense provides energy savings at the individual room or space level, ensuring increased energy efficiency.
  • Wireless and retrofit-ready:Designed for seamless retrofit, XS4 Sense eliminates the need for complicated setups or extra tools through its advanced wireless architecture, making installation quick and disruption-free.
  • All-in-one smart controller: This wireless device integrates multiple functionalities into one compact module, including motion detection, door and window sensors, and HVAC control and is suitable for any room or space.
  • Flexible placement: Whether installed on ceilings, under eaves, or on door and window frames, the non-invasive wireless sensor design enables a quick retrofit in live environments which is ideal for hotels, student housing, workspaces, healthcare labs, cruise ship cabins, and other property types.
  • Seamless ecosystem integration: Works harmoniously with Salto’s smart access platform and is integrated to work with Salto Space, combining security, comfort, and energy efficiency into one smart access solution.

The Salto XS4 Sense offers a unique opportunity to complement existing access control solutions and deliver a measurable sustainability impact. The system is ideal for retrofitting projects in operational environments such as hotels, student dormitories, offices, cruise ship cabins, and vacation rental properties.

A powerful addition to Salto’s smart access ecosystem, the XS4 Sense delivers value for both existing customers and new developments seeking to align with sustainable building standards, ESG targets, and energy regulations. The system supports real-time monitoring and actionable insights, enabling operators to demonstrate measurable environmental impact and reduce long-term operational costs.

For more information about XS4 Sense and Salto’s smart building solutions, please visit: XS4 Sense.

Apricum Academy: Where Your KNX Career Begins

Apricum Academy | KNX Training Center is one of the region’s leading hubs for professional education in smart building technology, offering hands-on training, certified KNX courses, and advanced modules focused on real-world application. With a strong emphasis on KNX RF — the wireless technology that brings full KNX performance without cables — the Academy provides a unique learning experience for anyone looking to master modern building automation.

KNX RF enables secure and reliable wireless integration of lighting, HVAC systems, sensors, switches, and other components without the need for additional wiring. At Apricum Academy, participants don’t just learn theory: through practical exercises they configure, program, and commission KNX RF devices in real-world scenarios, gaining the skills necessary for advanced integration, system expansion, and on-site troubleshooting.

Training at Apricum Academy goes far beyond the basics. The KNX courses cover everything — from planning and programming to testing and fault diagnostics. Participants learn how to independently expand existing KNX installations, run advanced analyses, and ensure long-term system reliability. In a world where even the smartest systems need experts to keep them running flawlessly, the Academy provides the knowledge that guarantees professional competence and competitiveness.

Apricum Academy is the place where professionals move from simply “using technology” to truly mastering it. For anyone aiming to build a career in building automation, upgrade their skills, or specialize in wireless KNX RF solutions, enrollment is open.

One of the key programs is the KNX Basic Course, which gives trainees the fundamental knowledge and full independence to plan and execute KNX projects — from the first sketch, through device configuration and group addresses, to final programming and testing. With experienced instructors, practical modules, and internationally recognized certifications, trainees gain skills they can immediately apply in real projects.

Start your KNX journey today – info@apricum.com

Honeywell Launches CS32 Personal Shopper to Transform In-Store Retail Experience

Honeywell has introduced the CS32 Personal Shopper, its first handheld computer designed to enhance and customise the shopping experience across grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retail outlets in Europe.

The CS32 allows shoppers to scan items as they shop, navigate stores using digital maps, and complete payments directly on the device—helping them save time and avoid long checkout lines.

“Today’s shoppers increasingly want technology that simplifies their journey—allowing them to shop, pay and exit the store with ease,” said David Barker, president of Honeywell Productivity Solutions and Services. “Innovations like the Personal Shopper not only deliver a frictionless and convenient experience for consumers but also empower retailers with new opportunities to personalise and optimise the shopping experience for diverse customer needs.”

Powered by a fast, responsive Qualcomm chipset and featuring extended battery life, the CS32 provides shoppers with an intuitive, mobile shopping assistant. Customers can pick up the device at a wall-mounted charging station at the store entrance and return it after shopping. With scan-as-you-shop (SAYS) technology, the solution benefits both consumers and retailers by streamlining checkout while freeing up store employees for higher-value tasks.

The device also offers instant access to product information, such as pricing and ingredient details, further improving transparency and decision-making for customers. Equipped with a six-inch display, the CS32 has enough screen space to show shopping lists alongside tailored advertisements and personalised offers based on purchase histories. By delivering customised recommendations and discounts, the technology strengthens customer loyalty and opens new revenue streams for retailers through Europe’s rapidly growing retail media market.

ICT® and KONE Announce Integration of Protege GX with KONE Office Flow

Integrated Control Technology (ICT®), a leading provider of intelligent access control, intrusion detection, building automation, and security solutions, together with KONE, a pioneer in innovative people flow solutions, have announced the integration of ICT’s Protege GX system with KONE Office Flow. This powerful partnership delivers a unified elevator and access control platform designed to enhance operational efficiency, reduce administrative workload, and strengthen security in commercial buildings.

The synchronization of Protege GX with KONE Office Flow ensures user records are seamlessly integrated across both systems, creating a centralized and automated approach to building management. Access details such as elevator cars, floors, and control panels are populated within the Protege GX interface, enabling precise programming of access levels, schedules, expiration dates, and credentials. Key KONE features, including destination control and direct elevator call, are also supported, improving the flow of people in high-traffic environments.

The integration brings several significant benefits. Operations are streamlined by synchronizing user records and data between Protege GX and KONE Office Flow, eliminating the need to manage separate systems. Administrative workload is reduced, as redundancies are removed and staff can save valuable time while minimizing the risk of errors.

Security is enhanced with a single point of control for doors, turnstiles, and elevators, combined with synchronized access event tracking for comprehensive oversight.

End users also benefit from a simplified experience, with a seamless single-credential solution for both door and elevator access that delivers unmatched convenience. Advanced elevator management features add further value: destination control groups passengers traveling to the same floors into the same car, reducing lobby congestion, while direct elevator call automatically dispatches an elevator to a user’s assigned floor, saving time and simplifying movement through the building.

This integration addresses key challenges in modern commercial properties, including managing high traffic, ensuring robust security, and improving tenant satisfaction. The synchronized system reduces operational complexity for building managers while enabling smooth people flow during peak hours.

Sarah Thompson, Chief Product Officer at ICT, commented: “This collaboration with KONE is an exciting step forward in intelligent building management. By integrating Protege GX with KONE Office Flow, we’re delivering a solution that combines streamlined operations, heightened security, and a superior user experience. It’s the future of smarter, safer, and more connected buildings.”

Z-Wave Alliance Introduces Upgraded Certified Product Guide

The Z-Wave Alliance has unveiled a redesigned Certified Product Guide, offering the smart home industry a powerful tool to navigate its vast ecosystem of devices. This updated online platform centralizes information about thousands of Z-Wave Certified products, making it easier for manufacturers, integrators, and consumers to find exactly what they need.

Unlike a simple catalogue, the guide provides a searchable database where users can filter devices by brand, category, protocol version, frequency, and other technical specifications. More than 4,500 certified products are already featured, covering solutions such as lighting, locks, sensors, gateways, and controllers. Each entry in the guide is backed by independent certification, ensuring interoperability, strong security, and reliable performance across the Z-Wave ecosystem.

The launch also highlights the growing presence of Z-Wave Long Range technology, with more than 100 certified ZWLR devices included so far in 2025. By combining advanced filtering options with transparent certification details, the guide supports better decision-making for both professionals and end-users.

Because it is continuously updated, the resource reflects the latest innovations as soon as they achieve certification. This makes it a living reference point for anyone involved in the design, integration, or use of smart home products.

“As we roll out the enhanced Certified Product Guide, our goal is to give the industry more than just a database—we’re delivering a roadmap to seamless Z-Wave interoperability,” said Bettina Roll, Certification Program Manager for the Z-Wave Alliance.

The all-new Z-Wave Certified Product Guide is now live and can be found by visiting: https://products.z-wavealliance.org/.

Italy Tests New Surveillance System to Catch Drivers Overtaking on Solid Lines

According to Italian media, a new traffic surveillance system called the “sorpassometro” (officially SV3) has been introduced and is being tested in the country to detect illegal overtaking on road sections marked with solid lines.This device complements speed cameras and average-speed monitoring systems, but unlike them, it does not measure speed or average speed — instead, it specifically targets overtaking violations where such maneuvers are strictly prohibited.

The “sorpassometro” operates through a combination of road-embedded sensors and cameras. Once a violation is detected, the system automatically transmits the vehicle’s information together with video evidence to the authorities, who then issue a penalty notice to the vehicle’s owner. These devices are most often installed in areas with reduced visibility or near so-called blind curves, where risky overtaking can lead to serious consequences.

One of the first “sorpassometro” units was installed in early August in Calabria, in the province of Cosenza, along the SS18 highway, a road notorious for reckless driving maneuvers and frequent accidents. It records 15-second video clips as indisputable evidence of violations, enabling authorities to sanction reckless drivers more effectively and strengthen accident prevention. Penalties range from monetary fines and penalty points on the driver’s license to license suspension in more severe cases.

Urbanization and Smart City Investments Propel Intelligent Transport Market to $55 Billion

A new report from Marketsandmarkets predicts that the intelligent transportation system market is expected to reach USD 55.36 billion by 2030 from USD 42.55 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. The rising need for efficient traffic management, reduction in road accidents, and increasing adoption of smart mobility solutions are cited as being the market growth drivers.

Rapid urbanisation, government investments in smart city infrastructure, and advancements in connected vehicle technologies further fuel the adoption of ITS. Moreover, integration of AI, IoT, and data analytics in traffic control, alongside growing public-private partnerships, is expected to enhance transportation efficiency and safety globally.

Demand for real-time data analytics drives information management

The information management segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR in the intelligent transportation system market during the forecast period due to the growing demand for real-time traffic data analytics, increasing adoption of cloud-based platforms and IoT devices, and the rising need for integrated multimodal transport information systems. Real-time traffic data analytics enable faster and smarter decision-making for traffic control, helping to reduce congestion and improve road safety. This capability drives strong adoption by governments and urban planners seeking more efficient traffic flow and incident response.

Additionally, cloud-based platforms and IoT devices are revolutionising the ITS landscape by offering scalable and cost-effective solutions for collecting, sharing, and analysing transportation data. These technologies allow cities and municipalities to deploy intelligent systems with lower infrastructure investment, accelerating market expansion across developed and developing regions. Furthermore, the rising focus on integrated multimodal transport requires robust information management systems that can unify data across various transportation modes, such as buses, trains, ferries, and ridesharing services, to provide a seamless and reliable commuter experience. As cities aim to improve mobility, efficiency, and sustainability, the need for intelligent information systems becomes increasingly critical, positioning this segment for strong and sustained growth over the forecast period.

Roads segment holds the largest market share

During the forecast period, the roadways segment is expected to hold the largest market size in the intelligent transportation system market due to increasing traffic congestion in urban areas, growing government investments in smart road infrastructure, and rising demand for advanced safety and traffic management solutions. Increasing urban traffic congestion drives the urgent need for ITS solutions like smart traffic signals and congestion management systems to enhance mobility and reduce delays.

Governments across the globe are investing heavily in smart infrastructure, supporting the large-scale deployment of technologies such as surveillance systems and automated tolling solutions to improve traffic flow and safety. Furthermore, the rising demand for advanced safety and traffic management solutions is fueling the adoption of collision avoidance systems, real-time traffic alerts, and emergency response systems, particularly in road-based transport, which is the most widely used mode of transportation. These factors contribute to the dominant share of the roadways segment in the market.

Asia Pacific to dominate the global market

Asia Pacific is projected to dominate the global intelligent transportation system market during the forecast period due to rapid urbanisation and growing vehicle population, increasing government initiatives and investments in smart city and transport infrastructure, and rising adoption of advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and 5G in transportation networks.

Rapid urbanisation and the surge in vehicle ownership have led to worsening traffic congestion and heightened safety concerns across major cities, prompting governments and urban planners to adopt ITS solutions for improved traffic flow and management.

Additionally, significant government investments in smart city initiatives and transport modernisation are driving the large-scale deployment of technologies such as adaptive traffic control systems, electronic toll collection, and advanced public transit management. Furthermore, the widespread adoption of AI, IoT, and 5G across the region enables real-time communication, predictive traffic analytics, and automation, enhancing transportation efficiency and safety. These factors collectively position the Asia Pacific as a global ITS innovation and adoption leader.

Key player profiles

The report profiles key players such as Siemens, Hitachi, Mundys, Indra Sistemas, Verra Mobility, Cubic Corporation, Conduent, Kapsch Trafficcom, Thales, and Teledyne Technologies, for example. These players have adopted various organic and inorganic growth strategies such as product launches, expansions, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, agreements, and investments.