Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, Cloud, Cyber Physical Systems, Predictive Maintenance, Big Data Analytics: It is impossible to imagine modern product development without a connection to the Internet. A large number of products today are "smart" - also in security and fire prevention and protection technology. However, is a smart product also a safe and secure product? Not automatically. Adapted security requirements must apply in order to be able to exclude new risks such as hacker attacks or risks of disruption and failure.
VdS News
10.03.2026
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European network for fire and security technology
VdS becomes an associate member of the European industry association Euralarm
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Certified: AIT system from Minimax
VdS Innovation Approval for automated fire extinguishing test system
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Product guidelines for smoke alarm devices updated
VdS 3131: Greater flexibility in VdS-Approval for smoke alarm devices
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