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Experts in human, vehicle and object detection, Business Insight 3, has built on its sole UK partnership with Barcelona-headquartered technology provider, Davantis. Working together, the two organisations have released a ground-breaking product which is set to drastically improve intruder detection while reducing the number of false alarms from security systems at some of the UK’s most important national infrastructure sites. Reduced false alarms The product, called DFUSION, is exclusively available in the UK via Bi3 and uses AI to enhance Davantis’ proven machine learning algorithm. In fact, during tests it has been shown to reduce the number of false alarms by as much as 90%. It will improve overall performance and the accuracy of detections while reducing the rate of false alarms" And now, the exciting technology has secured the prestigious mark of approval from the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI). This means that it can be used as the only form of perimeter detection for everything from private land to industrial sites and critical infrastructures. To add to its merits, it has also received the UK police’s Secure by Design (SBD) Accreditation. Benefits integrators and end-users Glen Higson, Managing Director at Bi3, said, “This goes far beyond simple CCTV detection, which is why it will prove so crucial for the UK’s most critical sites such as Government and public utility locations. It is exceptionally precise, meaning it will improve overall performance and the accuracy of detections while reducing the rate of false alarms. “At the UK’s most nationally important sites, the potential consequences of missing a detection could be huge. Added to that, false alarms reduce operator efficiency and impacts time and resources. In these situations, nothing can be left to chance which is why we believe this product is going to be very well-received by both integrators and end-users alike. It can be added to existing CCTV cameras and be rented from Bi3, meaning costs are relatively low given the system’s sophistication “Plus, it might just be a matter of time before more public sites need to increase their security to the same levels as the Government and other key locations. For example, Martyn’s Law, a campaign by the mother of Martyn Hett who died in the Manchester Arena attacks, has led to the Government consulting on Protect Duty which puts much more obligation on venue owners to follow the advice they are given by counter terrorism experts and improve security.” Specific benefits of the new technology As proprietary technology, it is compatible with all hardware brands and camera models It analyses the video stream constantly and instantly makes a decision, using a combined machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithm, on whether the movement is a person, vehicle or false alarm It can work in the most challenging of environments with unprecedented reduction in false activations It is powerful at detecting small moving objects which could be obscured at short, medium, and long distances Based on detection with fixed cameras, it can instruct the Smart PTZ feature enabling directional pan, tilt and zoom to the detection area so as to provide better identification of the intruder Another big advantage of the new system is that it can be added to existing CCTV cameras and can be rented from Bi3, meaning costs are relatively low given the system’s sophistication.

Cortech Developments is pleased to announce the integration of its Datalog Integrated Security Management Software with the Advanced Analytics Video platform from DAVANTIS, a specialist in video analytics for perimeter security. The seamless integration between Datalog and DAVANTIS provides end users with a means to reduce operator reaction times and increase overall situational awareness. Allowing consistent and timely response to different alarm triggers such as intruders, vehicle entry/exits, tampering and loitering to be managed seamlessly. The integration provides comprehensive information about security alerts in minimal clicks. Operators are provided with both alarm descriptions and visual data; it presents users with access to video from the camera with trace data (and any other associated cameras) that activated the alarm resulting in real-time analysis of the alarm trigger. Datalog provides quick and effective real time monitoring and control of events Local and remote site monitoring Datalog is a modular software suite that operates as a single or multi-user graphical user interface, providing local and remote site monitoring and control of building, fire, security and energy systems. The software provides smarter interoperability for multiple technologies across multiple sites; assisting organisations to reduce risk and costs, while maximising situation awareness and operational efficiency. Datalog provides quick and effective real time monitoring and control of events. System warnings, events and alarms are all clearly identified, prioritised, graphically located and visually verified with automatic CCTV video to enable a more efficient and accountable response. Innovation within perimeter detection The partnership will infuse both products with exciting new capabilities for Perimeter Intrusion Detection"Jason Blundell, Head of Sales & Marketing for Cortech Developments commenting on the integration said “We are delighted to welcome DAVANTIS into our portfolio of integration partners; we are looking forward to working together and providing innovation within perimeter detection. The partnership between DAVANTIS and Cortech demonstrates our on-going commitment to offer users flexibility and the widest choice, when selecting an integrated software platform.” Aaron Plant - Regional Sales Manager for DAVANTIS - UK and Nordics comments, “DAVANTIS are delighted to be in partnership with Cortech Developments, with integration into the DATALOG PSIM product. The partnership will infuse both products with exciting new capabilities for Perimeter Intrusion Detection, backed by CPNI Level 3 approval. “The combined solution delivers high performance, high reliability perimeter alarms via DATALOG to enable fast, efficient verification of real-time intrusions in a very simple and informative dialogue within DATALOG.”

Users of IDIS Center and IDIS Solution Suite can now take advantage of powerful, specialist perimeter video analytics, thanks to integration with DAVANTIS. IDIS, a global leader in video surveillance technology, is South Korea’s largest in-country manufacturer while DAVANTIS specialises in video analytics and, over the last decade, has focused on advanced perimeter security applications. These include DAVANTIS Daview LR, a powerful video analytics system designed for large perimeters utilising specific algorithms for thermal imaging and visible cameras and Daview S, an analytics system characterised by quick and simple installation. Customisable management system This latest integration applies to both the IDIS Center video management software (VMS) – a totally cost free, powerful, customisable management system that supports up to 1024 devices - and the fully-featured IDIS Solution Suite, which offers a modular design, cost-effective license structure and zero software maintenance agreements. With both IDIS Center and IDIS Solution Suite users can access DAVANTIS video analytics for live cameras and recorded video allowing real time alarm verification. Integration between IDIS and DAVANTIS video technologies makes it easy for organisations to enhance security" Robust perimeter protection Users of IDIS Center (4.2 and higher) can integrate Daview LR and Daview S (v173) via the hybrid ID series of IDIS NVRs. For larger implementations and control rooms that benefit from IDIS Solutions Suite (2.8 or higher) both Daview LR and Daview S can be integrated directly into the software, meaning there is no requirement for additional NVRs for customers to take advantage of one of the most robust perimeter protection systems on the market. “This integration between these powerful IDIS and DAVANTIS video technologies makes it easy for organisations of all sizes to enhance security at their boundaries,” says James Min, Managing Director, IDIS Europe. “The site perimeter is often the crucial first line of defence so it’s good news for our customers that IDIS and DAVANTIS are now working seamlessly together to deliver the level of enhanced protection that was once regarded as being for high-end users only.”