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IDIS America is very proud to have been recognised with two Awards in the 2023 ‘GOVIES’ Government Security Awards competition. The awards honour outstanding government security products in a variety of categories. An independent panel of judges from the security industry reviewed and selected the top entries in the 2023 categories and named Platinum and Gold winners using criteria including Features, Innovation, User Friendliness, Interoperability, Quality, Design, Market Opportun...

IDIS unveiled its NDAA-compliant AI in the box (DV-3200) at ISC West 2023. This pre-configured video analytics server gives large-scale users the ability to boost the efficiency of their surveillance operations and take a proactive approach to safety and security with highly accurate and in-house developed deep learning analytics. The new NDAA-compliant enterprise-class, 64-channel video analytics server with an NVIDIA® CUDA® and high-performance-accelerated platform from South Kor...

South Korea’s second largest vendor of video surveillance equipment, IDIS, has announced its intention to acquire Costar Technologies, a US-based vendor of video surveillance equipment. Analysts at Novaira Insights believe by doing so, IDIS could be signalling an intention to emulate the success of South Korea’s largest vendor of video surveillance equipment and long-time rival, Hanwha Vision. According to Josh Woodhouse, Lead Analyst and Founder of Novaira Insights, “We esti...

IDIS Co., Ltd. and Costar Technologies Inc. announced the execution of a definitive agreement and plan of merger under which Costar will be acquired by IDIS in a merger transaction. Merger Agreement The Merger Agreement has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of each of IDIS and Costar. Completion of the Merger will be subject to approval by the stockholders of Costar. The board of directors of Costar has recommended that Costar stockholders approve the transaction and adopt...

IDIS, the renowned manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, was chosen by Prisma’s chain of hypermarkets in Finland to implement a video surveillance upgrade to tackle shrink and improve system usability at four of its hypermarkets. The huge retail chain opted for a hybrid solution integrating many third-party products to improve their centralised view of operations and cut shrink. Prisma’s existing surveillance system had been expanded and added to over the years and...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has expanded its range of AI-powered add-on devices with the launch of the AI Box for Surveillance, the DV-1304-A. The NDAA-compliant DV-1304-A provides users with all the benefits of AI-video through a simple and affordable 4-channel add-on box, eliminating the need for analytics software or upgrading to edge AI cameras. This latest AI box from IDIS allows highly accurate and multiple analyses from just a single camera wit...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will focus at this year’s ISC West on advances in AI that meet the security, business intelligence, and budgetary needs of businesses of all sizes. Leveraging the in-house-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is trained on vast datasets to deliver up to 98% accuracy, the innovations IDIS brings to market enhance video technology. They not only improve security, control risks, and cut losses, but also boost profi...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will focus at ISC West on advances in AI that meet the security, business intelligence, and budgetary needs of businesses of all sizes. IDIS Deep Learning Engine Leveraging the in-house-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is trained on vast datasets to deliver up to 98% accuracy, the innovations IDIS brings to market enhance video technology. They not only improve security, control risks, and cut losses, but also boost pro...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech has launched a powerful but easy-to-deploy range of Edge AI cameras. The new cameras build on the company’s focus of extending the scalable use of its self-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine to meet security, safety, and operational needs with AI-powered appliances, servers, and software to suit organisations of all sizes in a wide range of vertical markets. Reduce false alarms The new 5MP dome (DC-D4537RXA and DC-D...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has expanded its range of AI-powered add-on appliances with the launch of the AI Box for Surveillance, the DV-1304-A. The NDAA-compliant, DV-1304-A provides users with all the benefits of AI-video through a simple and affordable 4-channel add-on appliance, eliminating the need for analytics software or to upgrade to edge AI cameras. The latest AI appliance from IDIS allows highly accurate and multiple analysis from just a s...

IDIS, the globally renowned manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will be displaying an exciting line-up of end-to-end video solutions that include the latest advances in AI-powered video analytics for businesses of any size, at this year’s Intersec 2023 event on stand S1-J27. The company will unveil its new range of NDAA-compliant edge AI cameras and new appliances, including the DV-3200 AI in the Box, that leverage the power of the IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is tra...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will be displaying an exciting line-up of end-to-end video solutions that include the latest advances in AI-powered video analytics for businesses of any size, at Intersec 2023 on stand S1-J27. NDAA-compliant edge AI cameras The company will unveil its new range of NDAA-compliant edge AI cameras and new appliances, including the DV-3200 AI in the Box, that leverage the power of the IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is trained on va...

IDIS, the globally renowned manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has enhanced its range of enterprise-class network video recorders (NVRs) with the launch of a powerful new 64-channel model, the DR-8564. The NDAA-compliant 4K recorder delivers outstanding transmission speed and quality using the latest Intel chipset technology. Boasting an incoming throughput of 540Mbps and up to 1920ips UHD real-time recording, the DR-8564 utilises Intelligent Codec to reduce bandwidth and sto...

IDIS is strengthening project support for its integration partners and customers across the UK with the appointment of IT and video tech specialist Mohamed Hashi as technical support engineer. Mohamed joins IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, at a time of continued growth in the UK despite market headwinds, with major projects recently confirmed in healthcare, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. Mohamed's experience  Following his IT apprenticeshi...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will be showcasing its line-up of video solutions, including the launch of new tech advances, at Booth #443 at ISC East 2022 on November 16th and 17th. The IDIS America team will be on hand to provide demonstrations of the company’s true plug-and-play range of end-to-end, NDAA-compliant high-resolution network cameras, recorders, accessories, and a choice of video management software and mobile apps, which meet the needs of c...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has renewed its focus on delivering projects across North America in the fast-growing cannabis sector. After enjoying a huge spike in sales at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. cannabis sector has settled back into a more even period of growth and is projected to post revenues in excess of $32 billion in 2022. One recent report stated that the industry is now projected to be worth $57 billion by 2030 and is g...

IDIS has been selected to provide advanced video technology to protect a high-stakes poker tournament in a luxury casino in Northern Cyprus. The Merit Royal Hotel and Casino offer an exciting gaming environment for guests, with the world’s largest roulette table (that measures over 21 years in diameter), 950 of the latest slot and gambling machines, 63 live gaming tables, and a number of luxurious VIP lounges. Video surveillance upgrade  To enhance security in preparation for the W...

Latest addition to the IDIS NDAA-compliant range can accurately detect licence plates on vehicles travelling up to 50 mph. IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has enhanced its line-up of video security solutions with the launch of a new, NDAA-compliant licence plate capture camera. The newest addition to the IDIS suite enables users to accurately capture the licence plates of vehicles worldwide, travelling at up to 50 mph (80 km/h). The 2 MP DC-T6224HRXL NDAA...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, and Agility Grid, a value-add distributor, have announced the new Middle East and Africa distribution agreement. The partnership will see IDIS’s full suite of video security solutions made available to Agility Grid’s wide range of customers, operating in a variety of vertical markets, including law enforcement, transportation, banking, retail, and hospitality. Systems integrators Agility Grid’s network of s...

IDIS, the globally renowned manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has enhanced its line-up of video security solutions with the launch of a new, NDAA-compliant licence plate capture camera. The newest addition to the IDIS suite enables users to accurately capture the licence plates of vehicles worldwide, travelling up to 50 mph (80 km/h). The 2 MP DC-T6224HRXL has a detection range of over 325 yards (100 m) in full light and advanced IR to capture flawless images at up to 66 fee...

IDIS has released a free-to-download new eBook that details how brick-and-mortar retailers can leverage the power of next-gen video surveillance and AI-powered analytics to re-emerge more competitive and profitable post-pandemic. One of the biggest hurdles that retailers must scale is shrink, which continues to plague loss prevention managers with few stores keeping rates below 0.5%. Managers face wide array of shrink challenges The 2020 National Retail Federation (NRF) survey results show th...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has launched four new 8MP and 6MP PTZ cameras that deliver outstanding image quality and extend the company’s comprehensive and trusted NDAA-compliant line-up. The new outdoor-ready and vandal-resistant 8MP (DC-S6881HRX and the DC-S6881HRX-A) and 6MP (DC-S6681HRX and DC-S6681HRX-A) models combine infrared (IR) technology with powerful 31x optical zoom, autofocus lenses and 30 frames per second to provide broad coverage, even...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has announced two new hires to strengthen its marketing and sales teams in America. Luis Monsante has joined IDIS America as a Marketing Specialist and Larry Lobue is the new Regional Sales Manager for the U.S. South Central market. Luis' 20 years of marketing experience Monsante has over 20 years of marketing experience and joins IDIS America from Bell Helicopter, where he worked in the company’s marketing division for mo...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has reported a leap in demand for its 2MP cameras connected to 8-32 channel NVRs in the first half of 2022 in the U.S. This latest trend in buying habits is indicative of a wider industry focus on NDAA-compliant, trusted, and cost-effective video surveillance solutions. Compared to IDIS America sales figures from the same period in 2021, demand for the DC-D4216RX and DC-D4217RX dome cameras has more than doubled so far in 2...

An innovative end-to-end video surveillance system from IDIS is helping to enhance safety and security at Chapter White City, a recently built student accommodation in West London. Chapter White City’s solution The advanced solution comprising network cameras, recorders, IDIS Center VMS, and all accessories is eliminating security blind spots, improving image quality, and transforming usability for the 24/7 security team. Chapter White City, run by residential property management leader...

IDIS is marking its 25th anniversary and cementing its position as South Korea’s major in-country video manufacturer and solutions provider. Starting with a celebratory video and prize-draw, the company also plans more donations to charities and other good causes, a series of innovative tech launches, and the introduction of a premier partner programme for systems integrators and distributors. 25th anniversary celebrations The celebrations kick-off this month with the release of an upli...

The new IDIS AI Box for Retail, the DV-1304, gives retailers all the benefits of AI-powered business and customer intelligence, without the usual associated price tag. Increasingly, stores are using analytics-driven metrics of activity in-store to increase sales and build customer loyalty. Now the IDIS AI Retail Box makes this approach practical even for the smallest of stores. Delivering detailed analytics The new IDIS AI Box for Retail is an NDAA-compliant, 4-channel add-on appliance that g...

IDIS is expanding its UK sales operation with the appointment of Lynne Allen as the Regional Sales Manager for the north of England. Lynne Allen, who is based in Manchester, United Kingdom, will be further developing the company’s close partnerships with distributors, systems integrators and end users, across the north of England, and helping to further boost IDIS’s growing UK operations. Vast security industry and sales experience Lynne Allen brings more than 20 years of security...

The new 2 MP compact 12x zoom PTZ dome camera from IDIS is the smallest in its class and comes packed with high performance features and smart functions, along with rapid installation assured. Featuring the same size and appearance as a typical fixed mini dome camera, the DC-S6261X-A delivers exceptional image capture, even in rapidly changing and dappled light conditions. This makes it ideal for real-time monitoring and recording, in a wide range of indoor applications, ranging from retail, ho...

The continuing modernisation of Middle East banking is directing to increased video upgrade opportunities for systems integrators, in the region’s finance sector and beyond, according to the latest market-focus eBook from IDIS. Investments in corporate infrastructure, including security, are being driven by several factors says IDIS, whose Korean-made end-to-end technology has already been used for a number of large-scale banking CCTV upgrades, as well as for smaller, specialist financial...