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The Innovator – Axxonsoft

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Juri Knjazev, UK Managing Director, Axxonsoft provides his exclusive insight into cloud-based video surveillance and storage solutions, and offers insights into future trends  Axxonsoft has established itself as a significant player in the video surveillance and storage industry. Can you share some of the major trends you’ve observed in the Video Management Software (VMS) space over the past few years?  Certainly. Over the years, we’ve witnessed several noteworthy developments within the industry, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as one of the most prominent trends. AI has enabled us to analyse video streams, detect objects and events of interest, and empower security operators to perform their duties efficiently and effectively. However, there are other significant advancements to mention, such as the rise of cloud solutions and VSaaS (Video Management Software as a Service). Many video management software solutions have transitioned to the cloud due to its increasing popularity. This shift is driven by factors like scalability, affordability, and ease of deployment.  Another notable trend is the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing. Edge computing is a distributed computing paradigm that brings computation and data storage closer to data sources. It has proven beneficial for video management systems by reducing latency and improving performance. Additionally, IoT devices are entering the ecosystem, introducing a variety of sensors that provide valuable data for VMS applications. Cybersecurity is an ever-present concern in this landscape, and it has been a focus for the past decade. Finally, integrating third-party systems, such as access control and intruder panels, has been an ongoing development.  Let’s take a moment to focus on VSaaS and the cloud-based solutions. Could you elaborate on the advantages that cloud solutions offer compared to traditional video surveillance setups?  In the security industry, we’ve witnessed a significant shift towards cloud-based solutions, primarily because they offer superior scalability. When customer demand for software grows, cloud-based systems can dynamically allocate resources without the need for substantial initial capital investments in hardware. This scalability can lead to cost savings as you can adjust your resources up or down according to your needs. Moreover, cloud solutions eliminate the need for hardware procurement and installation, streamlining deployment.  Additionally, cloud-based systems bring decentralisation, enhancing security and stability. They allow remote access from anywhere in the world, and the geographical dispersion of cloud infrastructure increases resilience against physical disasters and cyberattacks.  One of the primary challenges we’ve encountered in the VMS and PSIM spaces, especially with the rapid evolution of technology, is the need to keep pace with these technological advancements. The AI space, in particular, has been progressing at a breakneck speed, and it has been crucial for us to align our offerings with market demands. To stay competitive, we’ve had to invest significantly in research and development to integrate AI effectively into our portfolio.  Additionally, our customer base is quite diverse, ranging from small companies and individual users to large enterprises, each with unique requirements. Meeting these varied needs can be challenging, but it’s a priority for us. Furthermore, specific verticals we serve are subject to compliance and regulations, adding another layer of complexity.  The growing popularity of cloud solutions has also been a significant factor. We need to ensure that we align our development efforts with this trend to remain competitive.  Storage is a critical concern in video surveillance. How is Axxonsoft addressing the challenges of large-scale storage solutions and requirements, and are there any innovations on the horizon to make this process more efficient?   Addressing the storage challenge involves several strategies. We start by supporting the latest codecs and compression techniques, collaborating closely with hardware and camera manufacturers to reduce data sizes. We integrate devices to work with the latest codecs, including proprietary ones.  Moreover, we explore various storage methods, such as standard hard drives and solid-state drives, depending on customer requirements for latency and data access speed. This approach allows us to optimise performance and cost-effectiveness. For example, we might use solid-state drives for databases and traditional hard drives for video storage.  We’ve also partnered with companies like Seagate to offer cloud storage options. Our system seamlessly integrates with their live cloud offerings, eliminating the need for middleware or additional data processing. This ensures scalability to meet changing customer storage requirements.  In essence, we continuously collaborate with manufacturers to incorporate the best storage solutions into our offerings at all levels, ensuring optimal performance for our customers.  Could you highlight some of the technological innovations in your latest products that differentiate you from competitors?  Let’s start with our investment in in-house AI capabilities. We have a dedicated computer vision team focused on introducing new AI and computer vision functionalities to our products. This investment gives us the flexibility to tailor AI to the specific needs of our clients and partners. While we offer generic AI models, we also provide AI that’s trained to meet unique requirements, which sets us apart in the market. Training these models can be a substantial effort, but our years of work in optimising software and analytics, alongside collaborations with companies like Intel and Seagate, have allowed us to deliver AI solutions quickly and with high performance.  We also harness the power of data for informed decision-making. Analytics, AI, and machine learning generate vast amounts of data and metadata, which we utilise for forensic searches, quick event response, and operator insights. Our approach focuses on extracting meaningful data from video content and combining it with information from other sources, including access control and IoT devices. This data-driven, integrated approach is a hallmark of our offerings… Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Axxonsoft

Who’s Who – Axxonsoft

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AxxonSoft is a software development company that offers VMS, PSIM, VSaaS and customisable AI video analytics  AxxonSoft software provides best-in class integration and customisation capacity for building intelligent video surveillance and integrated security systems of any scale and for diverse industries. Based in Cork, Ireland, AxxonSoft has 32 offices worldwide, which helps ensure the company’s visibility, 24/7 support, and quick response times for its partners and clients in every corner of the globe.  Innovative Solutions  Axxon One: Axxon One is a limitlessly scalable video management software that combines comprehensive support for 10,000+ IP devices and a streamlined user interface. Axxon One supports the latest ONVIF standards, such as Profile M, and delivers unique value through integrated solutions, customisable AI video analytics, and fast, intelligent search in video footage from multiple cameras.  Axxon One integrates access control, fire/security alarm, and perimeter protection systems. It links camera videos to events occurring in the connected systems and allows for monitoring and controlling security devices using the interactive map and dedicated boards. An operator can quickly locate an alarm or access event and get the corresponding footage to assess the situation.  Axxon PSIM: Axxon PSIM is a remarkably advanced distributed physical security information management (PSIM) software platform that combines intelligent video analytics, universal IP connectivity and event-driven automation capabilities in a single environment.  Axxon VSaaS Datacenter: Axxon VSaaS Datacenter is video management software that enables communications service providers and system integrators to build cloud-based video surveillance solutions (VSaaS) that harness the power of AxxonSoft’s neural network analytics and intelligent search for recorded video.  Key Innovations  Starting with the invention of a revolutionary video codec, proceeding with a pioneering smart search for recorded video, and then focusing on AI, comprehensive integration, and cloud — AxxonSoft has always considered innovation to be company‘s main driver.  AxxonSoft has at its command a full cycle for Artificial Intelligence video analytics development. This enables AxxonSoft to implement a turnkey AI training program to meet clients specific security and business needs. AxxonSoft trains neural networks to tackle outof-the-ordinary projects or to work in tricky surveillance conditions, which include unusual viewing angles, difficult lighting, particular object types, thermal camera use, etc.  Video surveillance systems are constantly expanding to include more cameras. Tracking down valuable information in this abundance of video data can be a daunting task. To get the most out of modern HD video capabilities, you need help managing the huge volume of  recorded video.  A Data-Driven, Integrated Approach  Video can deliver much more value for business and society through extracting actionable data and making decisions based on that data, combined with information from other sources. This is why AxxonSoft sees the unification of standalone systems and seamlessly integrated AI video analytics as Company core competitive advantages. And it is why   AxxonSoft has always adhered to an integrated approach, establishing strong partnerships with IT market leaders and being among the first VMS vendors to support advanced video camera capabilities and interoperation standards, such as ONVIF Profile G, T, and M.    Address: AxxonSoft HQ Suite 109, NSQ2, Navigation Square, Albert Quay, Cork, Ireland, T12W351  Phone number:  +353818882186  Email: info@axxonsoft.com Web: Axxonsoft.com LinkedIn: Axxonsoft  

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Advancis to present new WinGuard module at Intersec 2017

Advancis to present new WinGuard module at Intersec 2017

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Advancis to present new WinGuard module at Intersec 2017 Security and building security management specialist Advancis is to present a new control operations module for its PSIM WinGuard system, as well as a WinGuard app at the Intersec 2017 trade show in Dubai. Advancis says the new function module offers a workflow enabling reliable control management by automating control times when the PSIM is coupled with fire alarm systems. The company says it is possible to define single or cyclical time periods during which particular data points (connected sensors and actors) will be placed into a defined target status and monitored. If, after a defined tolerance time, there are deviating states remaining, e.g. due to failed control commands, this will be signaled to the user. In particular, for coupling fire alarm systems to PSIM platforms, control operations are of special relevance. If fire detectors are not disabled or bypassed correctly during maintenance work, false alarms might be triggered. Neither must a planned disabling of fire detectors be forgotten nor the later re-enabling, as a non-detection of a real fire would of course also have drastic impact. In addition to automatization of control times, the control operations module also takes over their administration and documentation. Jan Meiswinkel, CEO of Advancis (headquarters in Frankfurt/Germany), commented: “With this innovative approach, the user in the control center not only profits from optimal support in managing hazardous situations, but also in case of recurring maintenance work. We are looking forward to demonstrate the outstanding advantages in a live control center environment to all interested visitors at Intersec booth no. E12 in hall 2.” Further innovations are the WinGuard Android App as well as the connection of current communication systems (SIP/VoIP). In addition, WinGuard offers increased data and communication security due to most recent encryption technology. Highest reliability is guaranteed thanks to multi-level server redundancy. [su_button url=”https://advancis.net” target=”blank” background=”#eb8223″ color=”#ffffff” size=”10″ radius=”20″ icon=”icon: arrow-circle-right”]Click here for more information on Advancis[/su_button]

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Qognify’s PSIM and Situation Management Solution

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Qognify, formerly NICE Security, announced the release of Situator 8.0 with the introduction of the new Operational Intelligence Center (OIC). The latest version of the market leading PSIM and Situation Management solution provides a platform for leveraging the massive amounts of big data Situator captures, monitors and correlates and turns it into actionable intelligence.

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PSIM Market Predictions for 2016

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PSIM Market Predictions for 2016 Regularly recognised by major publications as one of the most influential people in the security sector, Keith Bloodworth, CEO of CNL Software has been a leading visionary within the security industry for over a decade. As a founding partner of Axis Communications, now leading the move to intelligent IP based solutions, he reviews what was happening in the PSIM world in 2015, primarily looking at the security and facilities market and his market predictions for these markets in 2016. The Market, Changing Threats and Changing Players 2015 has seen the rise of more terrorist related tension in the Middle East, in Europe and now in the USA. Together with the understanding of having joined up security systems, it is driving up the need for increased situational awareness. Demand by Government agencies and major global cities for large-scale centralised operations to deal with major incidents is growing rapidly. India alone is planning significant unified projects in 80 cities, while Israel, Turkey and China all have ambitious plans for creation of Safe as well as Smart Cities. Information is a key factor in dealing with issues relating not just to terrorism, but also to natural disasters and day-to-day security. Public safety is high on most political agendas and across the Enterprise markets, physical and logical security is becoming a Board level priority. As the security market continues to grow worldwide, traditional markets such as the US and Western Europe are steadily expanding their capabilities, while newer markets such as China, India and the Middle East are investing at a much faster pace. The new markets are mainly IP based integrated solutions, which has brought about many significant changes, not least of which is a shake-up of the VMS and CCTV camera markets. New product entrants from Asia, China in particular are undermining the traditional camera markets with quality products at lower prices than traditional suppliers. As a result of margin erosion, hardware for most security applications, is rapidly becoming a commodity. Markets have seen significant consolidation of VMS and camera manufacturers. Following on from Tyco acquiring Exacq and Canon acquiring Milestone, M&A highlights in 2015 include the Hanwha partial acquisition of Samsung Techwin, Canon’s acquisition of Axis Communications, Panasonic acquiring VideoIQ, and most recently Flir’s acquisition of DVTEL. The “old” world order in security is gone and a new set of global players are arriving. These players are causing traditional system integrators to compete, with lower margins and more volume as the new way to do business. This, in turn, creates new challenges for the System Integrators to be part of the value chain, as they may have to invest heavily in IT skills to meet any IT/IQ way of working. VMS’s are becoming more intelligent, video analytics are now becoming more feasible as clients begin looking for complete solutions rather than individual products. Complex integration of multiple systems, such as VMS and ACS with other sub-systems like perimeter protection, will demand rules based PSIM solutions to manage increasing volumes of disparate to provide better awareness and management of any situation; providing end users with one well-presented and managed Enterprise solution. 2015, Fastest Year of Growth for CNL Software CNL Software has had a great year, its fastest growth to date, mainly based on industry recognition for our two most valuable assets, our people and our products. With record order levels, the company is expanding fast in order to manage these levels of sales. Our view is this is not a “blip”, but a trend as we are also seeing the highest level of bids and tenders where PSIM is a named component of a mission critical or Enterprise security solution. So much so, we are ramping up our pre-sales capabilities in all regions order to support our channel partners. With new offices in the UAE and the US, these regions have been the catalysts for our most significant growth since inception. Our Center of Excellence based in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi is the largest, most complete, full service team of any PSIM vendor in the region and is still growing rapidly to meet the rising demand for our software in the GCC region. CNL Software’s US office, based in Ashburn, Virginia has also been awarded several large wins in the North American market. This office is based in the Washington DC region and has partners for the homeland defense/state security markets as well as Fortune 100 end users who have moved or are moving to large scale, Enterprise wide, integrated solutions. 2016 Predictions Based on 2015 Projects and Bids Looking forward into 2016, we are seeing greater investment in technology to overcome spending cuts in manpower, particularly in large scale homeland security, state, Government and Police security operations. Strategic partnerships will be a key driver as the public and private sector work ever closer to identify threats, report them and provide their security infrastructure to resolve them. Simply put, most local Governments do not have the financial resources to tackle problems alone so public/private initiatives will have to grow. Closing the Gaps within Intelligence Security Management – With the continually increasing diversity of security threats across the globe, 2016 will see the emergence of closer integration between all systems within the security disciplines that make up intelligence security management. The lack of deep end-to-end integration between the systems driving the Physical, Personnel, Communications, Information systems, Security Classification and Operations Security disciplines highlights the need to challenge the mantra of Situational Awareness and accelerate the demand for Situational Intelligence through integrations focused on empowering counterintelligence techniques in preventing situations from occurring or at least providing effective early warning signals. IT/Hybrid Channel Partners Entering the Market – These will become more prevalent in 2016 and will get their revenues from consulting, software sales and some PSIM implementation. These are more likely to be regional than global to start with, but they represent a new breed of IT/IQ suppliers who are increasingly attractive to end users looking for

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CNL Software IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM advancements

CNL Software IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM advancements at Intersec

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CNL Software IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM advancements at Intersec CNL Software Stand No. S1-F30 and on the Infinova Stand No: S1-D11 Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, UAE – January 17-19, 2016 CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will be showcasing the latest advancements to its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution at Intersec 2016 on Stand No. S1-F30, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. CNL Software will be discussing current developments in its PSIM technology, including its ‘Federated’ edition, which offers enterprise scaled security deployment and centralised digital content distribution; allowing instant global publishing, management and distribution of SOPs. There is a growing interest in ‘Federated’ PSIM solutions, which allow standalone PSIM deployments to manage their own environments on a day to day basis, while allowing collaboration with each other in the event of a major incident or threat by handing over control to a dedicated emergency response centre. Federated PSIM also enables centralised management of processes and threat levels irrespective of local configurations or equipment, and with no expertise needed in local sites. For example, in a large corporation the global security operations center (GSOC) is able to manage processes while maintaining real-time situational awareness at the remote sites. With large-scale deployments already in action and some of the world’s largest security operations utilising Federated architecture, CNL Software is leading the way in this segment. “Increasingly, we are being asked for large scale interconnected deployments, particularly at a National State level, which is where we lead the PSIM field in highly scalable solutions. Intersec is a great forum for us to share the latest on our IPSecurityCenter PSIM software such as our Federated features, as well as  best practice and trends in the industry”, says Daniel Bloodworth, General Manager – ME. “Our partners and end users in the Middle East expect leading edge, innovative security solutions and we always look forward to our discussions. Keeping in close touch with our customers at events such as Intersec is key to our continuing innovative product development.” CNL Software’s IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution provides a single view of all of an organisation’s mission critical security systems, increasing emergency preparedness, delivering intelligence to the point of need and providing process guidance to enhance security responses. Layouts, sequences and process guidance can be created in Arabic and operators are able to work using Arabic to view alarms, search for cameras and locations as well as display maps, gauges, charts and address details. For more information about our solutions and deployments, please visit us on the CNL Software Stand S1-F30 and on the Infinova Stand No: S1-D11 at Intersec Dubai, International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, January 17-19, 2016. To book a demonstration please email marketing@cnlsoftware.com [su_button url=”http://www.cnlsoftware.com/” target=”blank” background=”#eb8223″ color=”#ffffff” size=”10″ radius=”0″ icon=”icon: arrow-circle-right”]For more on CNL Software click here[/su_button]

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