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Detektor International no. 4 - 2017

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Publisher's comment
Service is the key to growth
2017 is about to end. How can we summarise it? Well a general conclusion is that the physical security technology industry is realising that it has become a part of the overall growing IT and IoT industry.
The year´s hottest topics within the security technology field have been the Internet of Things and cyber security. The increasing dominance by Chinese companies in the video surveillance segment has also been confirmed in 2017.
Voice of the Security Market
Where are all the security drones?
Drones are tools that can be used for perimeter protection and for site situational awareness.
These unmanned aerial vehicles offer new resources that can make a huge difference for the security industry, according to Alastair Hayfield, the Research Director of Interact Analysis.
Business news
Assa Abloy acquires US smart door company
Assa Abloy has signed an agreement to acquire August Home, a leading provider of smart locks for smart home access products and services.
With primary focus on the DIY channel, August offers smart locks, which now feature Doorsense, the first intelligent integrated sensor that tells users if their door is open or closed, and doorbell cameras.
Detektor International Awards
Celebrating winners from three continents
The 18th Detektor International Awards prize ceremony took place at the security industry banquet, held after the first day of the Sectech exhibition at the International Stockholm Fair on 21st of November 2017.
Twelve manufacturers from three continents were awarded and four of them were chosen as the overall winner in their respective product category.