Hikvision Security management

Hikvision launches LED display product line
Hikvision launches LED display product line

Hikvision has launched a full range of LED displays, providing seamless, high-definition and colourful imaging. Developed and manufactured internally, Hikvision’s LED displays offer indoor fine pitch LED, indoor fixed LED, outdoor LED, and transparent LED technologies to cover a wide range of customization needs. Hikvision has years of experience in providing monitoring screen displays for surveillance centers, and launching the new LED display product line also marks the entry of Hikvision into the global, commercial digital signage market, and yet another milestone in the company’s continuous expansion from the security field into new business areas. The new LED displays from Hikvision are designed specifically to meet the growing market demand from enterprise and public safety organizations, advertising companies, and the entertainment industry. The new LED displays were engineered to become the ideal option for monitoring centers, meeting rooms, indoor and outdoor advertising screens, live spectator events, and a host of other scenarios. With outstanding image rendering technology, Hikvision’s LED displays bring users true-to-life images and video with exquisite, high-definition picture. Equipped with the unique Pix Master image processing technology, the displays offer improved image sharpness, dynamic contrast, saturation, and enhanced clarity from all directions. Other features include: Remote control: Users can operate the displays remotely with an easy-to-use multi-function card; One-click colour-temperature mode-switching: Support for one-click switching among multiple colour-temperature modes changes the picture to suit virtually any application; Automatic dehumidification: This feature reduces the rate of malfunctioning lights by 30% on average, effectively lengthening the lifespan of each display; Blue light filtering: With over 90% of blue light converted to low-energy light, viewers will benefit from effective and responsible eye protection. Additionally, Hikvision’s LED displays simplify splicing several screens together due to its standardized structure, which enables easy installation and maintenance and supports common 1080p and 4K resolutions with accurate proportion.

Hikvision AX Hybrid PRO Alarm System For SMB Industrial Facilities
Hikvision AX Hybrid PRO Alarm System For SMB Industrial Facilities

Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in manufacturing and warehousing are adopting advanced alarm systems to protect against theft and vandalism while ensuring a safer work environment. Many of these businesses are located in remote areas, making them vulnerable to off-hour break-ins, which can result in significant losses. Budget constraints often limit the ability to perform manual checks, making constant monitoring challenging. Hikvision’s AX HYBRID PRO alarm system addresses this by combining reliable wired protection with wireless peripherals, offering scalability and flexibility to reduce costs as the business grows. Hikvision AX HYBRID PRO Alarm SystemThe AX HYBRID PRO system integrates wired and wireless detection technologies, including Infrastructure Verification as a Service (IVaaS) and Speed-X long-distance transmission, securing critical points without needing extensive security staff. The system can be customized with a range of peripherals to detect intrusions, fires, and water and gas leaks in real-time. It integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure, allowing easy expansion as the business grows. It also works with other Hikvision solutions like video security, intercoms, and access control, and supports third-party monitoring software. Hikvision’s Hik-Connect platform provides central control for live monitoring, user permissions, footage playback, and alarm alerts. It can send instant alerts with high-definition images or video clips to mobile devices, improving efficiency and reducing manual checks. Case Study: A Smart Solution for VLG Großverbraucherdienst Südwest GmbHThe AX HYBRID PRO system is used by VLG Großverbraucherdienst Südwest GmbH, a German food wholesaler. Facing rising burglary risks at their 10,000 m² facility, they partnered with Matec Sicherheitstechnik to install the Hikvision solution. The system includes 20 Wired PIR Detectors (DS-PDP18-EG2(P)) and 24 Wireless PIR Detectors (DS-PDP15P-EG2-WE) for 24/7 monitoring, plus 12 PIRCAM detectors (DS-PD501PC12) for real-time movement detection. Wireless Temperature Detectors (DS-PDTPH-E-WE) are used in fridge areas, and Water Leak Detectors (DS-PDWL-E-WE) monitor electrical zones. The Hik-Connect app provides VLG with control and instant notifications, enabling quick responses. Alternatively, Matec can manage the system remotely via Hik-Partner Pro. Thanks to AX HYBRID PRO, VLG has streamlined security management, reduced manual checks, and improved safety, allowing them to focus on customer service and business growth. Jochen Viehoff, Logistics Manager at VLG, stated, “The comprehensive alarm system has significantly improved our physical security, operational efficiency, and client service excellence. It enables us to deliver faster, more reliable service to clients, ensuring they continue to receive top-tier service while our premises remain resolutely secure.”

Hikvision introduces Hik-Partner Pro unified security management platform for partners
Hikvision introduces Hik-Partner Pro unified security management platform for partners

On October 17, Hikvision announced the introduction of Hik-Partner Pro, a brand new one-stop security management platform tailored for its security partners, including installers, distributors, and system integrators. Hikvision constantly seeks new ways to assist its security partners in their day-to-day work, and find new solutions to make their jobs easier and grow their business. The latest innovation to do this is a merge of Hik-ProConnect and Hik-ePartner into one single software platform, called Hik-Partner Pro, with both mobile and PC versions. Users of Hik-ProConnect or Hik-ePartner can log in to the new platform with their existing account. They will be notified with a pop-up window to migrate when they open Hik-ProConnect or Hik-ePartner, with further instruction to upgrade or download Hik-Partner Pro. Upgrade availability may vary by country, region, or device. Helping security partners grow their business and succeed With Hik-Partner Pro, partners can get the following benefits. Easy access to up-to-date product, sales and marketing information Hik-Partner Pro continues to demonstrate a full portfolio of Hikvision products and solutions with easy navigation, along with rich marketing handouts for partners to acquire. Partners can also follow various sales promotions on the platform. Energize business with value-added services Inheriting from Hik-ProConnect, Hik-Partner Pro enables remote device configuration and maintenance. It further allows security installers to provide value-added service packages to their customers, such as device health monitoring and timely online support. Further extend abilities with pro-skills and tools The available "how-to" guides will further assist partners' daily work with installation know-how, while the security tools can also help partners better serve their customers, such as selecting suitable products and making customized quotations for their customers. All in the palm of their hand.

HikCentral Professional 2.0 security software (“HCP 2.0”)
HikCentral Professional 2.0 security software (“HCP 2.0”)

Hikvision launched newly updated HikCentral Professional 2.0 security software (“HCP 2.0”), which blends feeds from multiple systems onto a single platform. HCP 2.0 can be configured to link video security devices, alarm and access control systems, and more, including third-party systems through the OpenAPI – for easy centralized management of a variety of security and business applications. Frank Zhang, President of Hikvision’s International Product and Solution Center, said, “This is an important release for us, and a significant leap forward in our security management software offerings. HikCentral Professional 2.0 will help our customers manage a variety of activities seamlessly on one platform. We’re excited to see the value it delivers.” Nine key applications for numerous business needs HikCentral Professional 2.0 integrates multiple business and security systems with nine key applications, making it valuable to a wide variety of common security and business scenarios seen in buildings, factories, stores, apartments, and the like. Among them, video cameras and security alarms are integrated into the platform to deliver fluid live viewing and timely alarm notifications. Furthermore, access control can be included to assign a variety of access permissions using multiple methods including facial recognition, ID cards, fingerprints, QR codes, and more. HCP 2.0 also allows various personnel such as HR managers to set flexible attendance rules, including schedules for shift work, while delivering full reporting facilities. Additionally, site managers can also employ vehicle management and visitor management applications to streamline entrance management as well as on-site parking. Users can further rely on HCP 2.0 with intelligent analysis and reporting – an application that collects data and transforms it into easy-to-understand reports and dashboards. This includes flow status, people density and more. For systems management teams, HCP 2.0’s system maintenance application visualizes alarm and device notifications, as well as the full network and device topology for rapid, targeted action in unusual events. Last but not least, HCP 2.0 lets users deploy digital signage systems to display advertisements and announcements. The software comes with eight pre-installed templates for users to present content optimally. This can be crowd numbers and temperature status in a supermarket scenario, for example. Creating truly unified systems with enhanced security and greater operational efficiency With HCP 2.0, users will flexibly unite applications and build a tailored system to match their security and business needs. The unified approach not only creates greater situational awareness of their security environment, it also reduces real day-to-day management resources previously required by disparate systems. For example, users can integrate visitor management with vehicle management to enhance daily operational efficiency for building facilities. Facility managers can register visitor information into the HCP 2.0 system, and – by linking to an ANPR system – can set visitors to be automatically permitted into on-site parking. Similarly, the system can also pre-authorize visitor access to specific areas of an organization’s premises. Personalized user experience HikCentral Professional 2.0 can be tailored to deliver specific information to assigned users. The system comes with three pre-configured roles: “system installation and management,” “security control and management,” and “attendance management.” In this way, HR staff can customize their feed to show employee attendance status, for example, while management staff can monitor security of the facilities. There is also one custom role, which can be tailored to specific needs. Perhaps most importantly, HikCentral Professional 2.0 features an improved user interface. Users can customize the control panel to suit their viewing preferences, simply dragging and dropping key video and device feeds into the dashboard, adjusting where they sit and how they look. Dynamic and intuitive user interface HCP 2.0 also incorporates multiple visualized dashboards that display key security and business insights generated from various applications, facilitating decision-making processes with more accuracy and efficiency. What’s more, users apply 3D E-maps that vividly demonstrate device monitoring statuses in different locations, and manage instant alerts interactively by clicking and watching associated live videos and other integrated system information. Easy setup and maintenance HikCentral Professional 2.0 is easy to deploy and quick to set up for a multitude of projects with single applications. Customers with minimum system requirement of Intel i3-CPU and 8 GB RAM can get up and running with a one-click installation procedure that makes HCP 2.0 setup a breeze. Operations guidance wizards are conspicuously displayed to support users in configuring key applications. In addition, the visualized health monitoring dashboards enable more focused and efficient IT maintenance.

Hikvision Smart IP Solution 2.0
Hikvision Smart IP Solution 2.0

This amazing and intelligent solution has enriched Smart features, and consists of many innovative, industry-leading IP products. The Smart Solution 2.0 solution is also the ideal choice for various vertical applications.  Enriched smart features Smart IP Solution 2.0 includes Smart features such as object counting, region entering, region leaving, object removing, object leaving, target cropping stream and ANPR (customisation required). Industry-leading IP products New Hikvision IP cameras have been incorporated into this solution, including the DarkFighter series, LightFighter series, 6MP Ultra HD series, 4K series, and new 3MP WDR series, with industry-leading product performance. Versatile solutions Smart IPC and Smart NVRs with Smart features are the perfect solution for small and mid-sized applications. For mid-sized to large-sized applications, iVMS-5200 Professional software further improves the system's effectiveness with Smart features and analytics. Tailored to vertical applications As an all-in-one Smart platform to manage cameras, NVRs, alarms, access control and decoders, the Smart Solution 2.0 is loaded, with Smart features and analytics such as people counting, heating mapping, LPR, and more. This makes it highly adaptable to verticals’ special requirements and can be used in retail, banking, hotel and industrial applications, among others. Enriched smart features Target cropping stream - The third stream of video can be sent to a different source for recording or display in a pre-defined resolution, thus providing more details of a targeted area if needed. Object counting - You can designate an area of interest and let the camera count objects entering or leaving, which include not only humans but also vehicles. It also offers statistical reports. Region enter / exit - This function detects people, vehicles or other objects that enter or exit from a pre-defined virtual region, triggering an alarm. Object left behind / object removed- This function detects objects left or removed from a pre-defined region, the alarm is triggered. ANPR - On-board ANPR analytics allow the ability to detect and recognise a vehicle’s license plate and send ANPR info to a Smart NVR or iVMS-5200P for access management. Supports may vary based on local LPR algorithm development and customisation process required. How does it work? Smart Search: quick retrieval of the camera’s Smart content, such as ANPR or facial recognition. Smart Playback: playback important events in normal speed, otherwise footage will play in 16x quick view. Smart Backup: only store event-based video to maximise storage. Highlighted technology 1. Smart Codec H.264+ optimised compression: An efficient way to benefit manage super high resolution video footage  Analytic + Compression: The moving target is extracted from the static background, using a different codec for each element.  Hikvision H.264+ Smart Codec: In a static night time environment, the bitrate of H.264+ can reach up to 50~60Kbps, 10~20x over standard H.264 codec, that not only saves bandwidth resources, but efficiently decreases storage requirements. 2. ANPR module - The perfect solution for your entrance management.  3. People counting module - Boosts productivity as well as security.

Hikvision unveils enhanced HikCentral Professional 2.5 with add-on applications
Hikvision unveils enhanced HikCentral Professional 2.5 with add-on applications

Hikvision announces the release of HikCentral Professional 2.5, an upgraded software for integrated security management. The new version features powerful application enhancements, streamlined functionality, and a broad spectrum of flexible add-on applications via the App Market, delivering customizable experience and effective day-to-day security management on a versatile platform. Fred Wu, the Product Director at Hikvision, said, “The release of HikCentral Professional 2.5 is a significant milestone for us and our customers. The upgraded software enables effective management of a wider range of activities on a single platform. We’re excited to deliver this enhanced value to our customers.” Versatile add-on applications for diverse business requirementsHikCentral Professional 2.5 allows users to either opt for a full-scale installation or take a flexible approach, expanding their systems with additional features when necessary. With 15 optional add-on applications, HikCentral Professional 2.5 covers extensive businesses and security demands – from office buildings, logistic parks to bus stations. These add-ons include state-of-the-art features like smart walls, parking lot management, attendance management, on-board monitoring, portable enforcement, evidence management, AR, guard patrol, commercial display, security inspection, and more. The new portable enforcement application greatly improves on-field security operations and management, enhancing the safety and efficiency of personnel with features such as pre-departure checks, real-time communication, and comprehensive duty records. Additionally, enhancements have been made to video, access control, on-board monitoring, which now offer advanced functionalities. Simplified operations for a better user experienceHikCentral Professional 2.5 is designed to be user-friendly. The software’s base package, consisting of video and access control, offers a foundation that requires only an i3-CPU and 4 GB RAM, making it easily accessible to most users. Moreover, users will find an intuitive interface complete with wizard-guided operations, visualized metrics, AR live interactions, and dynamic E-Maps that facilitate data analysis, alarm management, and event tracking, promoting operational efficiency across various sites. Stronger integration capabilities with OpenAPIsThe open architecture of HikCentral Professional 2.5 allows for seamless integration to various systems (e.g., WMS, AMS/CMS, BMS) and the management of third-party devices (e.g., cameras, alarm panels, HVACs, NVRs) through standardized protocols like Onvif, BACnet, and SIA. The inclusion of professional APIs and a web-based no-plugin solution ensure functionality extension beyond security to meet diverse demands and requirements. Meanwhile, the accessible technical documentation and sample codes help users ease the system construction process.

Hikvision releases Hik-Connect for Teams
Hikvision releases Hik-Connect for Teams

Hikvision has released an update for its security management platform Hik-Connect. The updated platform is also known as Hik-Connect for Teams, as the new version not only meets the specific needs of individual users, but also caters to various Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) and multi-site management scenarios from offices to chain stores and communities.  “Previously, Hik-Connect accounts only allowed one login that companies would have to share if they wanted multi-user access,” said Ryan Wu, the Product Director at Hikvision, “With SMBs' growing need for collaborative workspace, we baked new team features into Hik-Connect. A primary admin user can now create a multi-user account containing predefined user roles, and add the whole team to the account, improving business efficiency and maximizing team output.” Operational efficiency with centralized management of multiple sites and devicesHik-Connect for Teams supports video security, intercom management, access control and attendance solutions. Business owners and managers can benefit from visualized management, allowing them to easily keep track of all connected devices in the system, access real-time video feeds, and receive event notifications on the go. Productivity boosted by seamless collaboration and transparent workflowThe platform enables businesses to customize access levels for team members, based on specific roles and responsibilities. This optimization of workflow ensures seamless collaboration between team members.  High scalability for businessesHik-Connect for Teams allows companies to start small with the devices they are currently using, and add in more devices and capacities as the business grows. This way they don’t have to invest in new systems prematurely, allowing businesses to maximize the benefits of the latest technologies without heavy upfront costs. Cost efficiency with simple deployment and remote maintenance Being fast and easy to deploy, configure, and use, Hik-Connect for Teams eliminates the hassle of initial setup and IT management costs. Furthermore, the Peer-to-peer (P2P) based system eliminates the need for expensive centralized servers and continuous monitoring. Real-time monitoring and upgrades can be performed remotely, further reducing costs.