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PhotonicSENS And Qualcomm Work Together On Cameras For Mobile Platform


Perimeter Security Today: Protecting People And Assets

Perimeter security is by no means a new concept. A phrase used to describe solutions with the primary purpose of limiting access to any area that is prohibited to the public at large, perimeter security has been prevalent for millennia. From Hadrian’s Wall that was built by the Roman Empire in Britain back in AD 122 to the Great Wall of China that winds almost 22,000 kilometers through the Asian country’s eastern regions, it is a concept that remains a fundamental part of global societies today. Fast forward to today and no longer are we reliant on 50-foot-high, 20-foot-thick stone blockades to protect our safety.
Perimeter security has evolved over the centuries moving from empires and structures to products and cutting-edge technology and continues to grow today. In fact, in 2020 Perimeter Security was a $61.3 billion industry as more businesses and industries have the need to protect against modern-day threats. This colossal and growing market is powered by industry innovators that are providing advanced solutions that are reliable, integrated, and cost-effective.
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The number of perimeter intrusions is a large reason behind the continued surge in security investment, propelled by increasing urbanization, a growing terror threat, and a plethora of other concerning factors. Most organizations are better equipped to protect people and assets today, yet there is still a need for solutions that can grow with our future needs and the unforeseen challenges ahead.
For many, this means moving beyond siloed solutions into a multi-layered, integrated physical security strategy – one that provides the best security posture possible. There are a variety of innovative technologies that can create a holistic perimeter security solution that will transform the defences of any organization. The question is, what are the technologies and trends shaping perimeter security in 2021 and beyond?
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Snapdragon 835 introduces Qualcomm Iris Authentication mobile security software solution



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Google and Qualcomm are bringing 4 years of OS and security updates for Android smartphones


A big selling factor of iPhones compared to Android devices is Apple’s excellent software support, where 4 year old devices receive the newest version of iOS. A separate question is how different that version is or in other words, how much slimmed down it is. In the Android world, Nokia Mobile is relatively successfully supporting all devices with 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security updates and is one of the rare examples of a company supporting their entire portfolio.

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Google announced that it partnered with Qualcomm to simplify the whole flow of supporting platforms with multiple OS updates, which should result in faster deploys of updates and less maintenance cost for Qualcomm. For customers, the end result will be 3 Android OS updates and 4 years of Android security updates.

The technical details are explained in this blog post, while the first Qualcomm SoC that will support the new updates flow will be the flagship Snapdragon 888. Besides Google and Qualcomm, Samsung also recently announced that its flagship Note 20 series of devices will get three Android OS updates. A reason for software support getting more and more popular is that customers tend to use their phones for a longer period of time. Basically, most people won’t change their devices until the old one breaks.

Nokia Mobile is known for supporting even the budget phones with updates, but with competitors expanding the software support for higher end phones to 3 to 4 years, the question is will Nokia Mobile do the same?

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