2 March 2018

Dahua’s open platform boosts integration potential with third-party apps

Third-party applications can now be downloaded directly on to Dahua network cameras, thanks to its newly launched Dahua Open Platform (DHOP), giving integrators, resellers and users unprecedented integration opportunities.   Currently available on the Ultra IP camera series, but in future available on all new models, DHOP is user-friendly in several ways. For third-party partners, it eliminates some of the previous restrictions, allowing them to develop their own applications. They can also develop their own webpage/web clients to manage their applications. For integrators, resellers and end-users, it provides choices for the most suitable add-on applications developed by third-party partners. These have been comprehensively tested and verified by Dahua for their interoperability and reliability.   Working with Dahua through DHOP will bring wider benefits in the long term. Strong support is guaranteed not only during development, but also during the later stages. Verified and tested applications will be released on Dahua’s website with its global user base. DHOP partners have the potential to participate in various marketing activities and be promoted via the Dahua global partner networks. End-users can purchase licences directly from DHOP partners, whom Dahua will help to release the licence in cameras.   AxxonSoft was first to develop a DHOP-based solution. An application installed on the camera collects information about moving objects, including coordinates, direction of movement, size, speed and colour. This metadata is transmitted to the Axxon Next VMS server along with the video stream. The data can then be used for powerful scene analytics, or saved in the archive for instant criteria-based searches.   The joint solution by Dahua Technology and AxxonSoft has multiple advantages over systems with server-side video analytics, because it allows the server to process about 10 times more video. And passing raw metadata (instead of events) makes the system very flexible. Users are not limited to the detection tools available on a camera either, because they can use any of the Axxon Next VMS video analytics tools — detection of line-crossing, motion and stopping in a restricted area, loitering, abandoned objects, etc.   The AxxonMomentQuest fast video search system is also based on metadata and does not require pre-configuring detection tools. The video search criteria are set on the fly (for example, find a red car in the parking lot), which makes it truly interactive.   “Our joint solution, without exaggeration, brings smart video surveillance systems to a new level of accessibility and cost-effectiveness,” said Alan Ataev, AxxonSoft Global Sales Director. “Initial investments are reduced significantly due to lower equipment costs. At the same time, the system stays current for a long time due to the continual development of Axxon Next video analytics and free updates.”   “We believe this open platform will gather all sorts of exciting new ideas and innovative solutions in the field and by combining our strengths, we will benefit the industry as a whole and the world in general,” said James Wang, Deputy General Manager of Dahua Overseas Business.   Openness, an essential element for modern collaboration and enhancing the surveillance industry, has always been a concept close to Dahua’s heart and is now being realised via DHOP. With its mission of enabling a safer society and smarter living, Dahua will continue to focus on innovation, quality and service to serve its partners and customers around the world.   *Product launch date may vary from country to country

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MIPS 2018: Milestone Systems highlights Artificial Intelligence as next market disruption for video technology

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), concluded a series of regional partner and customers events for 2018 with MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium) in Las Vegas on February 21. The three events gathered 1,509 attendees and 90 exhibitors, and the theme was how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be the next market disruption for video technology. Milestone Systems also took the opportunity to award partners for their contributions to the community over the past year. MIPS 2018 celebrated its 13th anniversary, and the 2018 events were the second time for the events to be held in APAC, EMEA and the Americas. Milestone Systems’ top management presented products and platform initiatives for 2018, including the technology game-changers they see impacting the industry. The importance of co-creation with the partner community was highlighted as a key enabler for success. Artificial Intelligence will disrupt our industry With every device being a sensor, and technologies connecting them in new ways, the amount of data keeps growing. This requires more efficient ways to translate data into intelligence for taking faster decisions both for making the world a safer place, and for moving beyond security into many improvements for video business systems. On stage at MIPS Americas, Tanmay Bakshi, Algorithmist, Author, Watson & Cognitive Developer at IBM, spoke about how AI equals IA (Artificial Intelligence = Intelligence Augmented), where the technology actually helps humans become more intelligent by supplementing human analysis, planning and decision-making. “AI will amplify human beings to new heights,” said Bakshi. A number of other prominent speakers in Hanoi, Barcelona and Las Vegas shared their views on intelligent video systems that can support people and organizations in making sense of the rapidly increasing influx of data. Presenters included, among others: Louis Richardson, Chief Storyteller, IBM Watson; Dr Shiliang Pu, Director & Chief Expert, HikVision; Monica Wang, Senior Analyst Video Surveillance, IHS Markit; Ben Hammersley, Futurist and Global Digital Leader, Hammersley Futures. Enrichment of partner community The Milestone Systems community events in Hanoi, Barcelona and Las Vegas brought together 1,500 integrator and technology partners to discuss combining human and Artificial Intelligence to create an intelligent world. To Milestone Systems the community of partners is the all-important foundation of the business model. To recognize this officially, Milestone Systems celebrated the annual top performances in sales, marketing, technology, collaboration and innovation for these categories: camera partner, solution partner, technology partner, distribution partner, channel partner and installation of the year. “It’s been an honor to host MIPS 2018 for our entire community of partners in the APAC, EMEA and Americas regions. With 1,500 attendees, we created a forum to discuss innovative technologies and how we take the next steps toward creating an intelligent world together,” said Kenneth Hune Petersen, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Milestone Systems.

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KBC Networks Expands Latin American and Caribbean Presence

KBC Networks, a leading manufacturer of transmission equipment for industrial security and networking solutions, is pleased to announce and welcome Daniel Vázquez as their Solutions Architect for the Latin American and Caribbean markets.   Daniel is based in Guadalajara, Mexico and joins the KBC team to expand our local presence and demonstrate KBC’s commitment to meeting the needs of customers while continuing to provide quality, innovative products to the marketplace.   Daniel holds degrees in computer science and electrical engineering and brings 13 years of technical sales and support experience to the KBC team.  He brings direct experience with key distributors, integrators and manufacturers throughout the Latin American markets.   Luis Angulo, KBC’s Chief Commercial Officer commented: “We are pleased to have Daniel on our team; building and maintaining long-term channel partnerships and managing our growing solutions portfolio are some of his key roles.  Daniel’s experience providing technology solutions in the telecommunications and security industries will assist him in providing world-class support to our KBC customers.”   If you would like more information about KBC products in the Latin American and Caribbean markets, please email latam@kbcnetworks.com.  

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