Laser detection challenges camera based analytics for surveillance and people tracking applications
February 17, 2023
Using light detection and ranging to detect and track people and objects could be the next big thing in situational awareness. Read More
Stirling Council to further invest in connected home technology across its housing portfolio
November 17, 2022
After an IoT working trial, Stirling Council will roll out Aico's environmental sensors to collect information around tenants’ homes. Read More
The Protect Duty and what it means for the security of publicly accessible spaces
January 7, 2022
Industry Liaison, Architecture & Engineering at Axis Communications, Steven Kenny, looks at the proposed UK Protect Duty. Read More
Aico launches new Environmental Sensors to promote healthier homes
October 7, 2021
Aico has launched its HomeLINK Environmental Sensors, to create better maintained, healthier, energy efficient homes. Read More
OPTEX at 40: A brief history of sensing innovation
August 23, 2019
In 1979 Japanese electronics engineer Toru Kobayashi had a vision of developing precision technology that could detect the 'status' and 'changes' of people and things. Read More
OPTEX adds visual verification to VXI series with wifi camera module
August 20, 2019
OPTEX has launched a 180° day/night wifi camera module that integrates with its outdoor VX Infinity (VXI) sensor to offer app-based visual verification. Read More
Laser-powered sensor to open up ‘anonymised’ security era at IFSEC 2019
June 19, 2019
A sensor that uses an array of lasers to detect objects, people and vehicles could herald an era of anonymised […] Read More
OPTEX and Fiber SenSys to operate as single brand in Middle Eastern market
April 12, 2019
The OPTEX Group has sought to gain a stronger foothold in the Middle Eastern market by operating OPTEX Europe and Fiber SenSys Inc as a single entity in the lucrative region. Read More
OPTEX partners with visual-verification developer CHeKT
January 16, 2019
CHeKT’s first and flagship product, CHeKT Bridge, pairs cameras with sensors, on new or existing security panels. Managed locally, cameras give the operator instant access to video, unimpeded by firewalls and login credentials. Read More
Optex sensors integrated with Genetec control and command centre
March 14, 2018
Laser sensors from Optex can now be integrated with Genetec’s Restricted Security Area surveillance module for enhanced perimeter or area protection, either inside or outdoors. Read More
IoT and new communication protocols to drive security sensors market
February 1, 2018
The Internet of Things (IoT) will drive strong growth and new commercial opportunities in the security and surveillance sensors market. […] Read More
Wireless intrusion sensors: Adoption still weak in the commercial sector
August 8, 2017
Anna Sliwon an analyst at IHS Technology, explores the benefits of wireless, barriers to adoption and long-term opportunities for vendors and installers. Read More
Using radar sensors in security applications: benefits and technical deployment
May 5, 2017
An in-depth guide to the benefits and deployment of sensors in security and safety environments, courtesy of German radar sensor innovator InnoSenT. Read More
‘Four-in-One’ Flexible Camera Unit Launched by Axis
December 18, 2014
Unique, high-performance unit that connects to four miniature sensor units simultaneously, enabling cost-effective and highly discreet video surveillance. Read More
The Robot Security Guard, Biometrics Palm Scan and Other Cutting-Edge Security Innovations
November 21, 2014
Below are some of the mind-boggling security innovations recently or soon on the market, as well as an ambitious security […] Read More
IBM working on sensors and biometrics based apps as India Inc mobilises potential
January 1, 2014
You could soon get messages on discounts being offered by shops nearby a mall that you are visiting. Or could even get money from an ATM without a card. These are some of the apps based on sensors and biometrics that IBM's enterprise mobile division is developing with corporates. Read More