Category: Road

Motorola Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire InVisit, a cloud-based visitor management solution provider, based in Calabasas, California. The acquisition will expand Motorola Solutions’ cloud-native Avigilon Alta security suite for enterprise customers, helping to better tackle rising security threats on people, operations and assets in organizations worldwide.

InVisit offers a flexible and scalable solution to manage visitors across various sectors, including commercial offices, multi-tenant buildings, education and healthcare. The solution is designed to address the complexities and compliance requirements of large organizations with multiple locations.

“Managing visitors presents building teams with a myriad of operational and security challenges,” said Mahesh Saptharishi, executive vice president and chief technology officer, Motorola Solutions. “With this acquisition, we’re continuing to enhance the guest experience while delivering the clarity enterprises need to help keep people safe, places secure and operations running efficiently. And this is all with the flexibility, scalability and accessibility that a unified cloud-native suite can provide to organizations from any place at any time.” 

InVisit helps organizations answer questions about a visitor’s identity, whether they should be granted access based on a variety of factors including risk, and who is in the building in the event of an emergency; not just for employees and service providers, but for the constant flow of visitors.

InVisit streamlines many aspects of visitor management, including guest registration, guest access and host notification, and provides real-time insights on guest activity. It also improves safety and security through blocklist screening to help prevent unauthorized building access and can help to quickly identify and account for all visitors on site in case of an emergency.

“Joining Motorola Solutions is an incredibly exciting step for us,” said Steven Kim, CEO & CTO, InVisit. “This is a tremendous opportunity to realize the full potential of our technology, working with a global innovator and leader committed to comprehensive enterprise security.”

Upon closing, Avigilon Alta’s comprehensive enterprise security solution will integrate video security, access control, intercom system, 24/7 virtual monitoring, mailroom package management, wireless locks, and now, visitor management. InVisit is available in the Avigilon Alta App Marketplace, enabling simple flexibility for customers to add the feature to their enterprise security suite, which can be managed from their mobile device.  

A UK key safe manufacturer is launching a new brand in the US in a bid to become a global player in innovative access management solutions. Having transformed the delivery of social care in the UK with its pioneering products, The Key Safe Company is entering America with its new brand, Wolflok.

The Worcester-based company will exhibit its new Wolflok maximum security key safe range at major trade show ISC West in Las Vegas, which runs from March 31 to April 4, part of a strategy to crack the world’s most lucrative security market which is buoyed by increasing demand for lock boxes across the security sector and residential properties.

The Wolflok offers the same features as its European contemporary the ark Tamo, such as patented illuminated buttons and multi-push button technology that accommodates more than 9.7 million passcode combinations.

Much like its domestic cousin, the maximum security Wolflok is immensely durable and has achieved LPS1175 Issue 8 A10 & B1 attack security ratings from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), making it the world’s most secure push-button mechanical key safe.

“Growing our sales overseas has long been an objective for the business. Thanks to a few setup changes, we’ve started to see major progress in Europe, where sales have risen dramatically in recent years,” said James Buckle, Group Sales Director of The Key Safe Company. “And we hope Wolflok will now spearhead our ambition to make serious in-roads into the security market in America. We had some unbelievable feedback about our offering when we attended ISC West last year. We now feel that this trade show is the perfect vehicle to launch our new Wolflok key lock box into the US market. The aim for us as a business is to take our patented multi-push technology to a global audience, and supply security and peace of mind to all our customers.”

Formed in 1996 and based at Nunnery Park, The Key Safe Company employs around 30 people. The business began life as a value-added retailer, but has evolved into an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that now designs, makes and sells a range of security products including police preferred key safes, secure cabinets, access control systems, key cabinets and padlocks.

According to the latest figures, the global key lock box market is projected to reach a valuation of $1.9 billion by 2033, expanding at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2025 to 2033.
The burgeoning demand for improved home and business security solutions, fuelled by rising crime rates and the increasing prevalence of unattended properties, has been cited as an accelerator of the market’s growth.

It’s this forecasted growth The Key Safe Company is hoping to tap into further with the launch of the Wolflok range, which benefits from one-handed access with a hinged lid and ergonomic knob, advanced anti-pick technology and anti-drill hinge pins for extra protection.

The device has the capacity to help businesses improve their efficiency, meet regulatory requirements and provide better service and to a provide safe way for consumers to grant family, emergency responders and service providers point-of-need access to their homes.

Savox Communications, a provider of mission-critical communications and hearing protection solutions, proudly announced the commencement of cooperation with northern European customer.

Under this multi-million-level cooperation deal, Savox will provide mounted audio systems to a Northern European customer. This agreement also sets the foundation for future collaboration and potential expansions in the region.

The scope of the cooperation includes the delivery of the Savox IMP Intercom system for integration into existing military vehicle fleets. The Savox IMP system is an advanced, digital intercom solution designed for use on both land and sea platforms. Engineered for the most demanding environments, the system is highly scalable, allowing seamless expansion from small configurations to large, complex installations, ensuring effective communication across all vehicle categories.

A key highlight of this cooperation is the rapid development and deployment of new features based on the end-user’s requirements. This demonstrates Savox’s core values of trust, innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. By working closely with the end-user, Savox has been able to tailor its solutions to meet real operational challenges efficiently and effectively.

The Savox IMP System streamlines both internal and external communications, facilitating seamless interactions among vehicle crew members and command structures. Its ability to enable multiple talk groups and secure access levels ensures optimal situational awareness and control at all times.

“We are honored by the trust placed in Savox,” said Janne Pöllänen, SVP head of global sales and business development at Savox Communications. ”

“This order is a proof of the close cooperation established from the very beginning and reflects our commitment to delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions tailored to the evolving needs of modern defense and security forces. At Savox, we prioritize understanding our customers’ needs and continuously learning from them, fostering a foundation of mutual trust and reliable cooperation. We look forward to further strengthening this partnership in the future.”

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN) is located about 10 kilometres west of the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. It mainly handles domestic flights: connecting flights to the other Canary Islands, such as Gran Canaria or Lanzarote, as well as scheduled flights to the Spanish mainland. The main destination is Madrid-Barajas, with more than one million passengers, followed by Barcelona, Seville and Bilbao.

Tender for detection, supervision and recording
In order to further increase safety at Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport and to improve airport operations, the entire movement area was to be covered. The tender documents specified the installation of a monitoring and control system to detect, supervise and record operations in that area in high resolution.

Installation sites as critical points
The total area to be monitored is huge, with the runway (with the focus at both ends), apron, taxiways and service roads adjacent to the apron. The main challenge was that it was not possible to place camera masts randomly on the movement area, so existing buildings had to be used as installation points.

“We wanted to minimise the number of installation points and camera systems to avoid the need for additional infrastructure such as masts, cabling, communication interfaces, etc., and to simplify subsequent maintenance processes,” said Carlos Jesús Delgado Gómez, head of the director’s office at TFN. “And, of course, airports have strict regulations for any type of installation, especially in the movement area. That’s why there were very limited options when it came to selecting installation points. Nevertheless, the desired area had to be monitored at the highest resolution — and the recording always had to be at maximum resolution.”

High-resolution coverage of the large areas under these conditions – a minimum number of installation points and camera systems — could not be satisfactorily achieved with conventional single-sensor cameras. Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport therefore decided to use Dallmeier’s patented Panomera multifocal sensor technology.

Maximum resolution at long distances
By combining multiple lenses and sensors with different focal lengths in a single optical unit, multifocal sensor technology offers high resolution across the entire object space. This means that even distant objects can be captured clearly, and significantly fewer systems are required overall than with conventional single-sensor cameras.

“We were able to install the Panomera on existing building facades and roofs without any problems,” said Delgado Gómez. “No other camera system was able to cover such a large area with so few cameras and installation points at such a high resolution.”

Increasing operational safety and optimizing processes
The installed video technology not only increases operational safety, but also allows processes to be optimized and disputes to be resolved quickly and clearly. One of the areas monitored is the aprons, where aircraft park and are prepared for the next flight. Since every minute spent parking is money for the airport company, there are always disputes about who is responsible for delays and the resulting additional parking fees. Was the fuel truck there on time? Did the catering arrive on time?

Damage management can now be carried out quickly and objectively thanks to clear video recordings. For example, did the damage occur while the aircraft was parked or docked, or was it already there?

The advantage of multi-user capability
In addition to its ability to cover large areas, multifocal sensor technology is characterized by its multi-user capability. Panomera works like a virtual combination of any number of PTZ cameras – with the key advantage that the operator moves virtually in the image, rather than moving the camera mechanically as with PTZ cameras. As a result, any number of operators can access the image at the same time, each zooming in on the area of interest. Unlike conventional PTZ cameras, the entire image is always recorded.

Bandwidth savings thanks to multicast capability
As several users always need to access the live stream at the same time, the so-called multicast capability was also a decisive advantage of the Panomera. Multicast capability allows data from a single source to be sent to multiple recipients simultaneously. This means that the video stream can be efficiently distributed to multiple devices or users without having to send the data multiple times. Multicast reduces network load and makes more efficient use of bandwidth.

3D simulation of the project, “CamCards” and easy installation with Mountera®
The entire project was precisely planned by Dallmeier with the help of a 3D simulation and pre-configured and tested in the company‘s own FAT Centre according to the customer‘s specifications. So-called CamCards, created by the Dallmeier 3D team, made the installation easier for the installer on site, as they show exactly where and at what angle the individual Panomera cameras are to be mounted.

The Mountera mounting system also proved its worth in practice, as Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Domínguez, project manager at installer Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, Delegación Canarias, confirms: “The biggest challenge for us as installers was the high humidity and salt content due to the island location. We therefore had to have bespoke, rust-proof and robust masts and brackets made for the cameras. The actual installation of the Panomera cameras with the Mountera wall bracket and mast adapter was very easy.”

Satisfied with the solution
The video system has lived up to expectations and Tenerife North Airport is happy with its choice. Both the installer and the end customer are also satisfied with the support provided during the project. “We are very grateful for the support and solution-oriented assistance from Dallmeier Spain throughout the entire process, but especially during the implementation”, says Carlos Jesús Delgado Gómez.

With the Dallmeier solution, consisting of camera, recorder and video management system, Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airportis also well equipped for the future: The system is modular and can therefore be easily expanded or adapted to new challenges at any time.

Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions, announced the launch of its next generation B360 and B360 Pro fully rugged laptops, offering professionals across industries including public safety, utilities and defense two powerful, yet versatile solutions to overcome the daily challenges they face.

Next generation AI-ready performance

The next generation B360 and B360 Pro combine fully rugged build quality with a host of innovative new technology upgrades. This includes the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors and Intel® AI Boost technology, which enables users to leverage on-device Edge AI to quickly and seamlessly execute tasks. In a recent text-to-report evaluation test conducted with Getac industry customers using Llama 3.1 8B, AI applications running on the B360 were able to turn extensive texts into full reports in a matter of seconds. This powerful Edge AI performance offers significant operational advantages over cloud AI, particularly in scenarios requiring real-time processing, high levels of data privacy and security, offline capability, and cost efficiency.

Elsewhere, the next generation B360 and B360 Pro boast a range of versatile new I/O options, including up to two Thunderbolt 4 ports for incredibly fast data transfer. LifeSupport hot-swappable battery technology boosts productivity by minimizing the need to recharge the devices mid-shift, while WiFi 7 offers data speeds up to five times faster than WiFi 6, as well as up to 60% lower latency.

The B360 Pro features dual high-capacity batteries as standard, while an optional NVIDIA Quadro RTX A500 4GB discrete graphics controller takes visuals to the next level without impacting processing performance. The B360 Pro also includes an optional media bay, which can accommodate a third SSD (for up to 6TB storage capacity in total), third battery, DVD drive or Blu-Ray drive as required.

Fully customizable to meet specific industry needs

The next generation B360 and B360 Pro are both available in a range of industry-specific configurations and can be further tailored with bespoke customization options spanning hardware, software, accessories and service. As a result, customers can ensure their device specifications match intended use cases, even when only ordering in small batches. Key industry examples include:

• Optimal situational awareness for public safety professionals

Situational awareness is paramount for public safety professionals such as police patrol units, where officers rely on their Getac rugged devices for secure, fast data access and real-time intelligence updates while in the field. Public safety organisations can customise their next generation B360 devices with a range of specific software, hardware, accessory and service options* to fully optimise their situational awareness capabilities. Software options such as Getac Geolocation can be specified for more accurate location information, while the addition of multiple optional device authentication layers, such as password, RFID reader and a fingerprint reader help ensure seamless device access while maintaining data security at all times. Additional accessories, including a secure vehicle dock and high-capacity batteries further enhance device usability in the field, while keeping downtime to a minimum.

• Highly efficient mobile GIS, surveying and mapping for utilities professionals

The next generation B360 is ideally suited to mobile GIS, surveying and mapping tasks in remote locations and/or adverse weather conditions, thanks to its MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461G, and IP66 certifications, as well as 6ft drop resistance. An optional secure carry bag aids portability, while software such as Getac Virtual GPS Utility offers a fast and reliable way to manage up to five GPS applications simultaneously. If even more accuracy is required, the next generation B360 can also be equipped with an optional high accuracy GPS module and antenna, ensuring location accuracy to the greatest extent.

• Secure, reliable command and control for defence professionals

In the defense industry, commanders rely on Getac rugged devices for real-time intelligence, military data integration, and secure communications to drive mission critical decisions and counter threats. The next generation B360 Pro features extended battery life as standard for uninterrupted operation in the field, while an optional secure vehicle dock can quickly turn any vehicle into a mobile command station. The B360 Pro can also be customized to include two PCMCIA readers if needed (one is included as standard), further increasing device functionality without the need for external adaptors.

“As the popularity of open-source and Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) language models continues to grow at a rapid pace, we have collaborated with industry customers to develop innovative vertical market AI applications that enable them to take full advantage of the operational benefits on offer. These advancements will drive demand for rugged Edge AI devices like the next generation B360 and B360 Pro, and accelerate AI adoption across the public safety, utilities and defense sectors,” says James Hwang, president of Getac Technology Corporation. “Our industry-specific solutions and customization capabilities also give customers much more control when choosing devices for specific use cases, helping to maximize productivity and ensure a rapid return on their investment.”

The ongoing digitalization of personal identification demands reliable solutions for secure identification. Mobile IDs have proven to provide a simple verification method via mobile devices. Despite its growing popularity, many use cases for this technology remain largely unknown. Veridos reveals the full potential of Mobile IDs.

A Mobile ID is the digital version of a physical document, such as an ID card, stored on a smartphone. With this technology, users can securely identify themselves online or digitally confirm transactions without the need for paper. The advantage? Mobile IDs are fast and flexible without making the physical version obsolete. Veridos presents the key facts about Mobile IDs.

1. Electronic verification for maximum security. Mobile IDs are verified entirely electronically by machines, eliminating error-prone manual checks. This method not only provides greater security, but also enables versatile applications that are not possible with traditional methods, such as instant identity verification when opening an online bank account or authentication for access to online government portals.

2. Mobile IDs as an extension of physical documents. Mobile IDs are digital versions of physical ID documents. They complement these documents for online use, but do not replace them. Both versions serve different purposes and are equally valid.

3. Wide range of use cases. Mobile IDs extend beyond public services and law enforcement applications. They also offer use in the private sector, including digital health cards, building access cards, and mobile student IDs.

4. Promoting digital inclusion. Mobile IDs also open the door to digital services – both public and private – for previously underrepresented groups, such as senior citizens or populations in remote areas.

5. Maximum privacy through data minimization. Mobile IDs minimize the disclosure of personal data and employ the Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) principle, revealing only the information necessary for verification with the user’s consent. This eliminates the need for individuals to provide more information than is necessary to complete a transaction.

6. Real-time data updates. When information such as age, marital status, or address changes, government agencies must manually update physical documents. Mobile IDs update automatically, eliminating the need for in-person visits to government offices.

7. Secure transmission via NFC and BLE. Identity is transmitted using robust, proven technologies such as Near Field Communication (NFC) or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for maximum security. Prior to transmission, users scan a QR code, generated on demand, to consent to the transfer.

“Mobile IDs are more than just a technology trend – they are a central component of today’s digital society,” said Marc-Julian Siewert, CEO of Veridos. “Mobile IDs not only make access to digital services more secure, but also more convenient. Businesses, governments and individuals alike will benefit from this seamless solution.”