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Eight Development NZ Founded in 2013 to meet the need for a more intuitive user interface for security systems.

Behind every deployed OEM platform is a production story.These behind-the-scenes images capture part of a recent product...
27/05/2026

Behind every deployed OEM platform is a production story.

These behind-the-scenes images capture part of a recent production run in Thailand for ELK Products, powered by the TouchOne platform.

From manufacturing and validation through to deployment readiness, every stage is focused on delivering dependable solutions built for real-world environments.

Proud to support ELK Products, Inc. and their continued product evolution.

What does it actually take to go from concept to global shipment?Behind every TouchOne platform is a complete OEM proces...
20/05/2026

What does it actually take to go from concept to global shipment?

Behind every TouchOne platform is a complete OEM process, from precision assembly and system integration, through to validation, testing, packaging, and worldwide delivery.

These images give a small look behind the scenes at how we help security and building technology manufacturers bring products to market with confidence in quality, reliability, and scale.

We build the interface, so our partners can focus on their product.

🚀 Exciting Partnership AnnouncementEight Development is proud to be working with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. on a next-g...
13/05/2026

🚀 Exciting Partnership Announcement

Eight Development is proud to be working with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. on a next-generation motherboard platform, purpose-built for the security, Pro AV, fire safety, and related mission-critical verticals.

At the heart of this new platform is Qualcomm's latest processor, featuring an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), bringing powerful on-device AI inference directly to the edge. This enables lower latency, enhanced data privacy, and real-time intelligent processing without relying on cloud connectivity.

For OEMs, this represents a meaningful advancement in how intelligent systems can be architected, enabling scalable, embedded AI within products that demand reliability, performance, and long-term stability.

This platform also forms the foundation for the next evolution of Eight’s user interface technologies, including the AI-driven capabilities previewed at ISC West through our AI Codepad demonstration.

We believe this collaboration marks an important step toward enabling the next generation of intelligent, edge-based systems across the security and building technology landscape.

Further updates will be shared as development progresses.

From concept to shipment, what does the full process actually look like?Behind every TouchOne interface is a complete jo...
06/05/2026

From concept to shipment, what does the full process actually look like?

Behind every TouchOne interface is a complete journey, from engineering and assembly, through integration, testing, and final packaging, all the way to global delivery.

This is a behind-the-scenes look at how our partners bring products to market with confidence in performance, quality, and reliability.

ENGINEERED. INTEGRATED. DELIVERED.

We build the interface, so our partners can focus on their product.

We work with alarm manufacturers and interface developers looking to bring AI into their product line — without building...
30/04/2026

We work with alarm manufacturers and interface developers looking to bring AI into their product line — without building it from scratch.

If your company already ships touchscreen security interfaces and you're thinking about what comes next, we’d like to show you what we’ve built.

The 8D AI Codepad Module is designed for real-world deployment:

• Pre-trained on real security use cases
• Built on open LLaMA architecture — no lock-in
• Designed to run inside your existing hardware
• Compatible with major alarm panel APIs
• Fully customisable UI and avatars to match your brand

We’ve already delivered interface platforms across the industry — and for most teams, the path from touchscreen to AI is shorter than expected.

If you’re in product, engineering, or innovation and exploring this space, let’s connect.

A question we hear from product teams all the time:What does the 8D AI Codepad Module actually do that a touchscreen doe...
28/04/2026

A question we hear from product teams all the time:

What does the 8D AI Codepad Module actually do that a touchscreen doesn’t?

Here’s a real example from our ISC West demo.

A user simply says:
“Can you extend the exit delay?”

The system handles it instantly.
No menus. No technician. No reprogramming.

That same natural interaction applies across everyday functions:

✔ Arm and disarm using voice
✔ Add or remove users without a service call
✔ Adjust entry/exit delays and system settings on the fly
✔ Multi-language support with no rigid commands
✔ Facial recognition for hands-free access
✔ Seamless fallback to touchscreen if needed
✔ Integration with third-party systems via open APIs

For manufacturers, this means more capability built into your panel — without adding complexity for your customer.

Fewer service calls.
Better user experience.
A stronger product story.

Compatible with most major alarm panel architectures, with a fully customisable UI to match your brand.

Every major alarm manufacturer is being asked the same question right now:“What’s your AI roadmap?”The challenge is that...
23/04/2026

Every major alarm manufacturer is being asked the same question right now:

“What’s your AI roadmap?”

The challenge is that most AI solutions create new problems for product teams:
• Cloud dependency introduces data privacy and liability risks
• Ongoing token costs don’t translate into clean product margins
• Building your own model takes significant time and resources
• NPU hardware can push costs beyond what’s viable

That’s exactly what the 8D AI Codepad Module is designed to solve.

It’s a pre-trained, locally running AI layer that integrates into your existing touchscreen interface — no cloud dependency, no ongoing token costs, and no need to rebuild your product from scratch.

We handle the complexity, so your team can focus on what matters.

If you already have a touchscreen security interface in the market, you’re closer to AI than you think.At ISC West 2026,...
22/04/2026

If you already have a touchscreen security interface in the market, you’re closer to AI than you think.

At ISC West 2026, we introduced the 8D AI Codepad Module — a locally processed, voice-interactive AI engine designed to integrate into existing security hardware.
For manufacturers already shipping touchscreen interfaces, this isn’t a replacement. It’s an upgrade path.

Instead of rebuilding your product from scratch, you can extend what’s already in the field.
• Local AI (no cloud dependency)
• No ongoing token costs
• Wide API compatibility
• Designed for real-world integration

With over 12 years of experience building user interfaces for the security industry, we’ve designed this to fit seamlessly into existing architectures.

👉 If your team is exploring what AI looks like in your next platform release, this is worth a conversation.

ISC West may be over, but the conversations are far from finished.After a big week, the team got together to reflect on ...
15/04/2026

ISC West may be over, but the conversations are far from finished.

After a big week, the team got together to reflect on what we saw, what we heard, and where things are heading next.
There’s a clear shift toward more intelligent, simpler, and more scalable user experiences — and it’s exciting to be part of that.

We’re taking those insights forward as we continue building what’s next.

Exciting times ahead!

ISC West was a big one for the Eight Development team!We hosted back-to-back meetings across three days in our private s...
08/04/2026

ISC West was a big one for the Eight Development team!

We hosted back-to-back meetings across three days in our private suite, connecting with partners and demonstrating our latest products. The response to our new AI Codepad exceeded expectations, including an on-the-spot order.

It’s clear the industry is ready for a new generation of intelligent user interfaces. This is just the beginning, with more announcements coming soon.

Watch this space.

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