ONVIF News

Hanwha Vision launches AI Box allowing for easy AI upgrades of ONVIF-compatible cameras

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has launched the AIB-800, an AI Box that enables users to convert any standard ONVIF-compatible video surveillance camera into an AI-enabled analytics camera. The AI Box provides a cost-effective and seamless way for businesses to upgrade their current camera equipment to leverage the benefits of AI, with no need to modify existing security systems and avoiding the complexities of replacing them entirely. Moreover, no additional construction...

Matrix introduces SATATYA NPC430: The most user-friendly camera controller powered by 4D joystick

Matrix Comsec, a pioneering provider of cutting-edge security and telecom solutions, has introduced SATATYA NPC430 - Network PTZ Controller with 4D Joystick. This CCTV accessory is designed to complement Matrix's range of PTZ Cameras, and Cameras with Motorised Varifocal Lens (MVL) offering users a convenient solution for camera monitoring. Addressing surveillance challenges For many organisations, the task of controlling and managing the viewing angles of PTZ cameras poses significant challe...

IDIS Americas showcases extended range of edge AI cameras with advanced video analytics at ISC West 2024

IDIS Americas is displaying its newly extended range of Edge AI Cameras at ISC West 2024 in booth #18071. These new IDIS Edge AI cameras integrate deep learning video analytics for unprecedented accuracy and speed during live viewing and forensic searches. Purpose-built for commercial applications, public spaces, and perimeters, these cameras include features such as nighttime vision powered by IDIS LightMaster NIR Technology and plug-and-play functionality for a cost-effective solution that me...

IDIS Americas makes industry debut at ISC West with comprehensive portfolio of video solutions

IDIS Americas, a new IDIS business unit formed from the recent merger of IDIS America and Costar Technologies, is proudly showcasing its combined portfolio of advanced video solutions and AI-driven technologies here at ISC West in booth #18071. The strong showing of comprehensive system solutions and support services on display demonstrate the numerous value-added benefits this important merger brings to the combined organisations’ expansive network of systems integrators, technology part...

ONVIF returns to ISC West 2024, to speak on standards and the cloud

ONVIF®, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is pleased to return to ISC West 2024, April 9-12 in Las Vegas, at Booth L0 to continue the industry-wide conversation about open standards, interoperability, and the freedom of choice that standards provide for end users, systems integrators and consultants. This freedom of choice is important in several technology segments that will be major themes of this year’s ISC West event, including Artifici...

Hanwha delivers AI for every surveillance application at ISC West 2024

Hanwha Vision is highlighting the critical role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diverse surveillance and business operations at ISC West 2024, Booth #14025, April 10-12 in Las Vegas. AI will be prominent throughout the Hanwha Vision booth, with many new and existing products now incorporating AI technology to boost their performance to unprecedented levels. AI applications “New applications of AI are delivering precise detection, efficient bandwidth, and robust search,” said Mi...

Secutech 2024 unveils 5G, AIoT solutions, applying cutting-edge security and fire safety measures to secure vertical industries

With 5G, AI and IoT technologies maturing, the accelerating demand for AI-based security and safety solutions makes Secutech the ideal place for system integrators, distributors and property developers from Taiwan and across the Asia Pacific to assemble. The entire security, fire safety, intelligent building and smart mobility supply chains from both public and private sectors, as well as security professional buyers, will once again cluster at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, from 24 to 2...

Alcatraz AI unveils Rock X: Revolutionising exterior access control with frictionless and secure facial authentication technology

Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in frictionless access control solutions, is proud to announce the debut of the revolutionary exterior Rock X during ISC West 2024 in Las Vegas, showcased in Booth #31075. Rock X sets a new standard in outdoor access control, featuring frictionless and secure facial authentication technology for a wide range of applications. Rock X introduces a new era of security for exterior locations using the power of AI and technical innovation to address the unique challenges...

Has convergence been achieved in security? Why or why not?

In today's interconnected world, the lines between physical and digital security are blurring. This means that threats can easily exploit vulnerabilities in both realms, potentially causing significant damage. That's why the convergence of cyber- and physical security systems is becoming increasingly important. It has already been a topic of discussion in the security market for more than a decade. To get a reality check, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Has convergence been a...

What will be the big news at ISC West 2024?

There is a bright outlook for trade shows in 2024. In particular, ISC West has recently become the must-see event in the security marketplace. ISC West will take place April 9-12 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. In addition to providing access to a wide range of technological innovations, the show also serves as a platform to introduce new products and services. As the industry counts down to the big exhibition, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What will be the big news...

What trends are driving growth in security in 2024?

By all reports we have heard, 2024 is rushing by at a rapid pace. Many of us are just now catching our breaths after the busy holiday season, even though spring is practically here. Having had a healthy taste of 2024 already, our Expert Panel Roundtable is eager to weigh in on what lies ahead for the rest of the year to come. We asked this week’s panel: What large trends are driving growth in the physical security industry in the year ahead? 

What are the latest developments for edge devices?

Edge devices play an important role in the Internet of Things (IoT) by enabling real-time data analysis, faster decision-making, and improved operational efficiency across various industries. In the physical security industry, applying artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to edge devices expands the possibilities, and edge devices offer complementary functionality to support movement to the cloud. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the latest developments for edge...

What factors had the biggest impact on security in 2023?

With the new year well underway, 2023 seems almost like a distant memory. However, a bit of distance might be just the thing to enable us to examine the impact of the year 2023 on the physical security marketplace. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What factors had the biggest impact on the security marketplace in 2023? 

ONVIF releases first add-on for secure communications

ONVIF®, the pioneering global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, has released the final version of the TLS Configuration Add-on to increase the security of communications between devices and software clients within a physical security system. The add-on supports the configuration for Transport Layer Security encryption, enabling a conformant video management system to initially configure or update TLS settings in a conformant device, such as a camera, t...

Teledyne FLIR, EOC innovates early fire detection systems through strategic thermal by FLIR collaboration

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced that Eye on Cloud (EOC) Tech, EOC, a Korea-based video security and thermal imaging IP camera company, will leverage the Teledyne FLIR Lepton® radiometric thermal camera module in its early fire detection (EFD) series of IP cameras. EOC is introducing the series of EFD cameras as part of its Thermal by FLIR collaboration. EV charging stations The HI1612-OH and HI1612-MW series cameras offer multiple resolution o...

ONVIF agrees with OSSA to take over standardising descriptive data generated by IoT devices

ONVIF®, the open industry forum supporting standardised communications between IP-based physical security products, announced an agreement with the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA®) to take over the development of data ontology and metadata specifications. The initiative will continue under a new ONVIF metadata working group. ONVIF metadata working group The new ONVIF metadata working group is focused on developing standardised ways of richly describing the context in which...

How is expansion of video storage capabilities impacting security?

Video storage has come a long way since rooms full of VCRs stored video from an entire system of cameras. Video storage equates to data storage, and there are multiple options ranging from hard disk storage to the cloud to storage on each individual camera using SD cards. Increasingly, cloud-based storage is an attractive option to store video footage conveniently and safely. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How is expansion of video storage capabilities impacting the security...

What missing skills among security integrators can cause problems?

As physical security technologies become more complex, it is incumbent on the dealer/integrator to have the skills and expertise needed to ensure that a system operates smoothly. The value of integrators increasingly rests on the skill sets they bring to bear when installing a system. If the skills are missing, there is a problem. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What missing skills among security integrators can cause problems for customers? 

How can security systems be more proactive?

Historically, the emphasis of security systems has been on reactivity, whether it’s providing video evidence of an incident or data to support a resulting investigation. Reactivity is core to impactful security, but increasingly, systems are also seeking to be more proactive. A proactive system seeks to prevent events from happening in the first place, thus mitigating the harm to an organisation, and making the need for a reactive response moot. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roun...

How is the role of the security installer/integrator changing?

The role of the integrator/installer in the physical security marketplace is shifting as technologies evolve and applications expand. Integrators are being faced with a need to augment their expertise both in a wider range of systems and deeper into the specifics of each increasingly complex technology. At the end of the day, it falls to the integrator/installer to ensure a system performs as promised, however much a consultant or even a manufacturer might be involved in the process. We asked th...

How the Internet of Things (IoT) is increasing security effectiveness

Deployed across a wide range of devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) collects data to help business owners make decisions on a macro scale as well as at a granular level. The IoT is a network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and network connectivity that allows them to collect and share data. We called on this week's Expert Panel Roundtable to comment on the intersection of the IoT and physical security. We asked: How is the Internet of Things (IoT) increasing the effectiven...

ONVIF introduces release candidate for first add-on for secure communications

ONVIF®, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, has introduced the TLS Configuration Add-on (Release Candidate) for secure communications between devices and clients. TLS Configuration is the first in a new category of ONVIF add-ons, which are specifications that extend ONVIF conformance to product features that address a specific use case or end-user need. Additional features and capabilities Add-ons enhance the ONVIF profile model by enabling confo...

Videonetics becomes full member of ONVIF

Videonetics announced that it has become a Full Member of ONVIF®, the open industry forum that provides and promotes standardised interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products. Ranked amongst the top five VMS brands (OMDIA Informa Tech 2021) in Asia, Videonetics has retained its leadership position in providing a ‘Truly Open & Unified Platform’ enabling greater interoperability between all their products, maximising usage of the infras...

TDSi launches GARDiSVU hybrid-cloud-based video management solution

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi announces the launch of its new GARDiSVU video management solution, its first hybrid-cloud-based CCTV offering, which is designed to synchronise directly with, and complement its market-pioneering GARDiS ecosystem of integrated access control and security solutions.  The GARDiSVU VMS is another key component in the GARDiS range, which features a hybrid-cloud-based approach to security for flexibility of operations and installation...

ONVIF reaches dual milestones of 25k conformant products, 15th anniversary

ONVIF®, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, continues to deepen its influence and impact in the physical security market with the dual milestones of surpassing 25,000 conformant products and celebrating 15 years as the defacto industry standard for interoperability. Since its inception in 2008, products that conform to ONVIF profiles have consistently grown in number and scope, beginning with core products such as IP cameras, video management softw...

Qognify announces a significant addition to the portfolio of devices supported in its video management software

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announces a significant addition to the portfolio of devices supported in its video management software Qognify VMS.  The latest IP camera series from Pelco, a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of video security cameras, smart analytics and aligned services, can be used with Qognify’s advanced video solution for corporate and enterprise projects. This increases the overall number of camera mo...

ONVIF, Security Industry Association host joint webinar to discuss “State of Standards”

ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the association for global security solution providers, will jointly host “The State of the Standards,” a webinar at 10:00-11:00 am EST (15:00-16:00 UTC) on January 26 to discuss the current and future outlook and market impact of technology standards on the evolving security technology industry. Peter Boriskin, chair of the SIA Standards Committee and c...

i-PRO launches NU-Series NVRs which offers a simple to install all-in-one recording solution

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces its new NU-Series network video recorders (NVR), NDAA compliant with intel CPU. The new models are the successors to the NX100 and NX200 models, and are available in 4, 8, and 16 channel configurations with in-built PoE(+) power and a slim form factor for easy installation. With a focus on creating a plug and play as well as easy recording for smaller businesses, the NU-NVRs work with i-P...

Beyond security: Leveraging video data in the enterprise environment

Since they were invented, video surveillance cameras have been used mostly for security applications. However, the advent of video analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) has paved the way for use of video data in a variety of other applications, from process control to measuring occupancy to analysing customer traffic trends. The ‘data’ aspects of ‘video data’ are feeding many new applications that no longer involve operators looking at video images on a screen. We as...

What are the new developments in networking and connectivity for security?

Connectivity is literally the difference between products operating individually and those combined into a more powerful system. Many of the devices that connect today’s security products reflect mature technologies that have been proven over time. However, innovation is also driving the need for new approaches to connectivity and networking. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the new developments in networking and connectivity for security?