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Suprema Signs MOU with Hyundai Motor Group

Industry Sectors, Latest News, Product News, Technology / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Suprema announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Motor Group. This partnership will focus on the development of AI and robotics-based total security solutions This agreement aims to create innovative business models in robotics and physical security by combining Suprema’s globally-leading AI-based integrated security solutions with Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB’s advanced robotics technology. The key areas of cooperation between the two companies will include the development of total security solutions that integrate AI and robotics, the implementation of autonomous robot services by connecting robots with infrastructure, the development of new security services utilizing robotics technology, and the promotion of standardization in these fields. The collaboration is expected to lead to the commercialization of next-generation AI-based building security services that combine AI security and robotics. These solutions will be applied to a variety of robot-friendly building projects, including prime office buildings, general hospitals, and luxury hotels. Suprema’s AI-based integrated security platform will have the capability to control security and infrastructure across entire buildings, creating an environment where humans and robots can safely coexist. This will enable the autonomous navigation of robots and provide a range of robot-friendly building services. Together, Suprema and Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB have already successfully developed and deployed a security solution that integrates Suprema’s AI-based facial authentication access control technology with autonomous robots at Factorial Seongsu, Korea’s first commercialized robot-friendly building. Building on this success, the companies plan to focus on the continued development of new security services. This includes the implementation of specialized security form factors using robotics hardware and software technologies to further enhance physical security. “This partnership marks a significant milestone as we open a new era of unmanned security services that integrate AI and robotics. We plan to expand our collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB to develop AI-driven, robot-friendly building security solutions.”, said Hanchul Kim, CEO of Suprema Inc., “Our system will seamlessly integrate cloud technology, robotics, AI, various sensors, and on-site response solutions. Furthermore, we aim to establish ourselves as a global leader in integrated security platforms featuring AI-driven automation, including advanced technologies such as AI drones and acoustic detection systems.” “Access control serves a critical function in developing intelligent robot-friendly spaces. Through integration with access control solutions, we will propose a new industry standard in which robots with humans overcome infrastructural issues and take advantage of greater mobility and seamless services,” said Dong Jin Hyun, Hyundai Motor Group Vice President and Head of Robotics LAB. “We aim to expand offerings beyond the existing static form factors within the physical security industry and create new business opportunities through Robotics LAB’s RTS (Robotics Total Solution) model.” To read more news and exclusives, see our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: LinkedIn: Security Buyer Twitter (X): @SecurityBuyer Facebook: @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) 2020 Business Report

News Desk / Editor

Development plans for privacy policy and de-identification technologies which managed to pass the Data Protection Regulations The 2020 business report released by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) together with Korea Communications Commission, consists of objectives such as ‘fortification of science and technology’, ‘Korea becoming the top-ranked country for DNA-based AI technology’, and ‘possession of strong media power. Where does privacy policy, de-identification technology, and AI cyber threat intelligent belong to? The previously mentioned belong to the AI sector’s list of set objectives. A country with a strong foundation for science and technology For the first time in history, the 2019 R&D budget surpassed approximately 16 billion dollars, increasing by 18%, which is twice the 9.1% increase of the government’s total expenses of 2019. One can state that such R&D budget is the result of the government’s policy which supports innovation growth. With the assistance of government department’s R&D, MSIT, the managing department of R&D, plans to push the strategical investment of the nation’s R&D of approximately 20 billion dollars ahead. The core industries of innovation growth such as Bio Health· Future Car· Semiconductor, are to be supported by the government departments, where the budget will be provided via technology-policy-system package reinforcing the strategical investment of the R&D budget. Furthermore, in order to support young researchers, ‘Sejong Scientific Fellowship (tentative title)’ will be given to approximately 1,000 applicants between 2021 and 2025. To assist fundamental studies (research theme, research funds, research period proposed by the researcher; 1.4 billion dollars in 2019 à 1.7 billion dollars in 2020), rising research (117 million dollars in 2019 à 184 million dollars in 2020) will increase drastically, establishing a more productive research environment. The government R&D will mainly invest in the 5 fields which carry great economic and social impacts. The five are Bio Health, Space, Energy, Material/Parts and Quantum Technology, where securing new self-supporting source technology of those five is the main reason for government R&D’s investment. Worth mentioning is the launch of CHOLLIAN satellite 2B which provides the observation of fine dust from the geosynchronous orbit point. Another example worth mentioning is the launch of NURI, a domestically produced rocket. The two examples set the start line for Korea to become a powerful nation for space technology. Based on last year’s ‘Material/parts R&D Comprehensive Countermeasures’, the material/parts sector (276 million dollars investment in 2020) aims to achieve the supply stability of 100 core items in the coming five years. Bio Health (2.3 billion dollars investment on new drug development between 2021-2030) strives to achieve the export sum of approximately 15 billion dollars for the invention of new drugs (2018-2020 cumulative total), Quantum technology (94 million dollars investment in Quantum ICT core technology between 2020-2025) aims to take the lead in the global core technology, and targets to become one of the leading countries in the field of renewable energy such as hydrogen (1.2 billion dollars investment between 2021-2029). The Pioneer of DNA based innovation- South Korea, the No. 1 country for AI Up until now, Korea concentrated on establishing the world’s best DNA platform along with a plan invigorate data and AI economy, world’s first 5G network commercialization, and the basic plan for AI. The starting point for Korea as a leading AI country began with the ‘National Strategy for AI’ since last December. Special training will be provided in order to foster world’s finest AI and SW professionals who will be in charge of leading the 4th Industrial Revolution. Safe convergence and use of data are being expedited so that the Data Protection Regulations could be applied as soon as possible. The expansion of Big Data platforms (2019, 1458 types à 2020, 3094 types), the creation of data maps, and data voucher support (47 million dollars) all act as essential factors in expanding the domestic data industry to reach the 8 billion dollar target (7.4 billion dollars in 2019) along with the development of the de-identification technology and privacy policy. The new Intelligent Semiconductor field, AI’s main technology development, will be starting off its research (1.7 billion dollars investment between 2020-2029) and development of AI sectors such as advanced Deep Learning. Funds exclusively for AI, enhanced support for computing power-supporting agencies (200 in 2019 à 800 in 2020), and AI integrated complexes (Gwangju- 324 million dollars) aim to support the growth of medium-sized enterprises and venture companies. The support for AI and 5G infrastructure will be provided, where the 25 billion dollars investment (by 2022) will be made to public-private partnerships for the development of 5G related convergence services and tax credit. The hunt for Convergence AI projects and proliferation of AI usage on all economic and social sectors are to be carried out by ‘AI+X’. Related government departments, specialized agencies, and AI companies will select and carry out main projects which bear great economic ripple effects. For a safe coexistence between the nation and AI, strategies strengthening the accessibility and application capabilities of the informational vulnerabilities, the establishment of AI ethics standards (2020), and of AI-based cyber threat response systems (2020), will be devised. Korea, the strong media power nation, aims for a successful growth Korean card readers, network, and its contents are all powerful factors supporting the domestic media industry’s competitiveness. The adoption of minimum regulations will allow domestic media platforms to innovate freely, following the footsteps of global enterprises such as Netflix and YouTube, and applying a more friendly pay-per-view cost regulations. Educational TV contents (5 million dollars in 2020), contents production such as short-form, one-person media (4 million dollars in 2020), contents appropriate for exportation, and foray into the global market will be supported. ‘We will strongly support policies which aim to make South Korea a Science and Technology powerhouse, a country ranking as number one for AI and digital media. Our aim is to create a future where everyone is content.’- Choi Kiyoung, the Minister of MSIT ADVANCED SOCIAL SAFETY SYSTEM THE USE OF AI CCTVS TO FORESEE CRIMES Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI)

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SECON 2020 – Postponed due to Covid-19

UK Exclusives, UK News Desk / Editor

Organisers of SECON 2020 in Kintex, Korea have made the decision to postpone the event in light of the Covid-19 virus outbreak in China. So far more than 40,000 people have been infected around the world, the vast majority inside China and two-thirds of them in Wuhan and surrounding Hubei province. There have been 910 deaths, all but two of them in mainland China. Chinese data of about 17,000 cases shows 82% of cases are deemed mild. The data also shows that only 15% of the cases are severe and 3% are deemed critical. Overall, the WHO said less than 2% of patients infected with the virus have died, mostly due to multiple organ failures in elderly people and those with underlying health issues. The event is has been rescheduled by the show organisers, UMB BN Co. Ltd., for July 6-8, Kintex, Korea. Below is the official statement from the show organisers which is also posted on the event website. It read:- SECON 2020 SHOW POSTPONEMENT UBM BN Co. Ltd., the fair manager of SECON 2020 originally scheduled for 18-20 March 2020 has made the reluctant decision to reschedule the event to 6-8 July at Kintex, Korea. The decision is taken after careful consideration and close consultations with stakeholders following the concerns and uncertainties arising from travel disruptions and other circumstances due to the COVID-19 situation. We seek the understanding of participants and the international buyers who had looked forward to attending the show in March and regret any inconvenience. The safety of our customers and our staff is always our top priority. As such, we are taking precautions and safety measures as recommended by the local government authorities as well as the World Health Organization (WHO) seriously. UBM BN Co. Ltd., will continue to work closely with all participants to ensure the success of SECON 2020 on 6-8 July. “We wish to thank each and every customer who has supported us on SECON and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you again in this coming event. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. SECON &eGISEC 2020 Secretariat Tel: +82-2-6715-5400 or Email: [email protected] For more security news visit here.

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SECON 2020 – Postponed due to Covid-19

Middle East Exclusives / Editor

Organisers of SECON 2020 in Kintex, Korea have made the decision to postpone the event in light of the Covid-19 virus outbreak in China. So far more than 40,000 people have been infected around the world, the vast majority inside China and two-thirds of them in Wuhan and surrounding Hubei province. There have been 910 deaths, all but two of them in mainland China. Chinese data of about 17,000 cases shows 82% of cases are deemed mild. The data also shows that only 15% of the cases are severe and 3% are deemed critical. Overall, the WHO said less than two percent of patients infected with the virus have died, mostly due to multiple organ failures in elderly people and those with underlying health issues. The event is has been rescheduled by the show organisers, UMB BN Co. Ltd., for July 6-8, Kintex, Korea. Below is the official statement from the show organisers which is also posted on the event website. It read:- SECON 2020 SHOW POSTPONEMENT UBM BN Co. Ltd., the fair manager of SECON 2020 originally scheduled for 18-20 March 2020 has made the reluctant decision to reschedule the event to 6-8 July at Kintex, Korea. The decision is taken after careful consideration and close consultations with stakeholders following the concerns and uncertainties arising from travel disruptions and other circumstances due to the COVID-19 situation. We seek the understanding of participants and the international buyers who had looked forward to attending the show in March and regret any inconvenience. The safety of our customers and our staff is always our top priority. As such, we are taking precautions and safety measures as recommended by the local government authorities as well as the World Health Organization (WHO) seriously. UBM BN Co., Ltd., will continue to work closely with all participants to ensure the success of SECON 2020 on 6-8 July. “We wish to thank each and every customer who has supported us on SECON and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you again in this coming event. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. SECON &eGISEC 2020 Secretariat Tel: +82-2-6715-5400 or Email: [email protected] For more security news visit here.

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SECON 2020 – Postponed due to Covid-19

Exclusives, News Desk / Editor

Organisers of SECON 2020 in Kintex, Korea have made the decision to postpone the event in light of the Covid-19 virus outbreak in China. So far more than 40,000 people have been infected around the world, the vast majority inside China and two-thirds of them in Wuhan and surrounding Hubei province. There have been 910 deaths, all but two of them in mainland China. Chinese data of about 17,000 cases shows 82% of cases are deemed mild. The data also shows that only 15% of the cases are severe and 3% are deemed critical. Overall, the WHO said less than two percent of patients infected with the virus have died, mostly due to multiple organ failures in elderly people and those with underlying health issues. The event is has been rescheduled by the show organisers, UMB BN Co. Ltd., for July 6-8, Kintex, Korea. Below is the official statement from the show organisers which is also posted on the event website. It read:- SECON 2020 SHOW POSTPONEMENT UBM BN Co. Ltd., the fair manager of SECON 2020 originally scheduled for 18-20 March 2020 has made the reluctant decision to reschedule the event to 6-8 July at Kintex, Korea. The decision is taken after careful consideration and close consultations with stakeholders following the concerns and uncertainties arising from travel disruptions and other circumstances due to the COVID-19 situation. We seek the understanding of participants and the international buyers who had looked forward to attending the show in March and regret any inconvenience. The safety of our customers and our staff is always our top priority. As such, we are taking precautions and safety measures as recommended by the local government authorities as well as the World Health Organization (WHO) seriously. UBM BN Co. Ltd., will continue to work closely with all participants to ensure the success of SECON 2020 on 6-8 July. “We wish to thank each and every customer who has supported us on SECON and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you again in this coming event. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. SECON &eGISEC 2020 Secretariat Tel: +82-2-6715-5400 or Email: [email protected] For more security news visit here.

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