Gunnebo Safe Storage took the next step towards establishing a stand-alone high-security locks business with the acquisition of Tecnosicurezza, a manufacturer of electronic locking systems for safes, vaults, and ATMs.

Tecnosicurezza is based in Verona, northern Italy, with subsidiaries in the USA and Spain.

“By focusing on the needs of our customers and supporting their daily operational processes, with an emphasis on connectivity, this high-security lock business will increase our support to them along the end-to-end value chain.”

Gunnebo says the acquisition will enable the creation of synergies across the existing portfolio of Gunnebo locks, as well as across the safes and vaults business, by leveraging technology and customer service, combined with its digital expertise.

Anna Miller, Tecnosicurezza Managing Director, says: “This is an incredible opportunity to scale the availability of our class-leading locks range into over 100 markets. Gunnebo Safe Storage’s complementary expertise and shared focus on innovation and sustainability make this the perfect next step in our company’s journey.”

Stefan Syrén, Gunnebo Group President & CEO, explains: “The locks market is moving fast towards connectivity, and Tecnosicurezza together with Gunnebo Safe Storage will form a strong base on which to build our next-generation locks and Safe Storage Solutions.”

“I am delighted that Anna will continue to lead Tecnosicurezza as Managing Director and along with Andrew will ensure that Tecnosicurezza moves from being an important strategic supplier to joining the Gunnebo family. The creation of this standalone business unit will benefit both parties’ existing and new customers.”

According to the latest information from Marketsandmarkets, the global AI camera market is expected to be valued at USD 7.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 22.1 billion by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.9% from 2023 to 2028. The convergence of AI technology, decreasing costs, and a wide range of practical applications have fueled the growth of the AI camera market.

The growth of processor offerings in the AI camera market is driven by several key factors that emphasise the critical role of high-performance processors in enabling advanced AI capabilities and real-time processing. AI-powered cameras perform increasingly complex tasks like object detection, facial recognition, natural language processing, and scene analysis. These tasks require powerful processors capable of handling the computational workload efficiently.

Natural Language Processing an Important Factor

The integration of NLP technology into AI cameras enhances their functionality, accessibility, and usability across various industries and applications. Using natural language, NLP technology enables AI cameras to understand and respond to human commands and queries. This enhances user-friendliness and accessibility, allowing users to control and customise camera functions more intuitively. NLP technology allows AI cameras to personalise interactions based on user preferences and behaviour. This can include tailoring recommendations, settings, and responses to individual users.

In-Depth Analysis of Surveillance Footage

The analysts suggest that the growth of the AI camera market for security and surveillance is driven by the increasing need for advanced security solutions, the growing complexity of security threats, and the potential for AI technology to significantly improve the effectiveness of surveillance systems. AI-powered cameras can detect and identify security threats, such as intruders, unauthorised access, and suspicious behaviour, with high accuracy. This capability enhances proactive security measures. AI technology enables video analytics for in-depth analysis of surveillance footage. This includes facial recognition, object detection, license plate recognition, and even behavioural analysis, improving the effectiveness of security systems.

Various Applications of AI Cameras

The need for heightened security measures in public and private spaces has driven the adoption of CCTV AI cameras. These cameras offer advanced threat detection, facial recognition, and real-time alerts, enhancing security capabilities. Many organisations can easily integrate AI-powered CCTV cameras into their existing surveillance systems, enhancing capabilities without significant infrastructure changes. The growth of the CCTV AI camera market is driven by the critical role these cameras play in improving security, reducing crime, and providing valuable data for decision-making. The development and testing of autonomous vehicles in North America rely on AI cameras for object detection, lane tracking, and obstacle avoidance, contributing to the growth of the automotive AI camera market.

Investments in Smart City Initiatives in North America

The need for advanced security and surveillance solutions is a significant driver of the AI camera market in North America. Businesses, government agencies, and residential users are investing in AI cameras to enhance security, deter crime, and monitor properties. North American cities and municipalities are investing in smart city initiatives that incorporate AI cameras for traffic management, public safety, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. Retailers in North America use AI cameras to prevent theft and fraud by identifying shoplifting incidents and monitoring suspicious activities in real-time.

The AI camera market includes major players like Sony Group Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology, Samsung, Axis Communications and others. These players have a strong market presence for AI cameras across various countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the rest of the world.

The cooperation between MOBOTIX AG and Kepler Vision Technologies has brought together two of the world’s leading IT experts in the healthcare industry.

Kepler Vision Technologies is a Dutch company that uses artificial intelligence to recognize human activities to make the lives of patients and the work of nurses easier in healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Their Night Nurse app analyzes live video streams, detects if and when customers need care and informs staff accordingly.

MOBOTIX, a Konica Minolta company, is a German manufacturer of premium-quality intelligent IP video systems, setting standards for innovative camera technologies and decentralized security solutions with the highest level of cybersecurity and GDPR compliance. The flexibility, reliability, built-in intelligence and unparalleled data security of the company’s solutions are valued in many industries. These competencies are indispensable in the highly personality-sensitive area of healthcare.

The two companies plan to launch the first joint solution, which will improve the quality of care, save time and reduce financial expenses, by the end of this year.

“MOBOTIX promotes recovery and well-being with its video technology. This led MOBOTIX to be the market leader in health care sensors” said Harro Stokman, CEO of Kepler Vision Technologies, during his visit to the MOBOTIX headquarters in Langmeil. “This is what convinced us of the cooperation because to have economic success in healthcare, people must benefit. That is the sick person being cared for, the patient’s family, and the caregivers who urgently need relief. Last but not least, the facility’s operators must benefit from the solution,” explains Stokman.

“With Kepler Vision Technologies, we have found a partner that shares our values in the sensitive area of healthcare,” added Christian Cabirol, CTO of MOBOTIX AG. “We are convinced that our joint solution – the combination of Kepler’s AI expertise in the nursing and care sector and our data- and cyber-secure, qualitatively and technologically leading hardware and software – will be an enormous asset for the nursing and care market,” Cabirol explains.

The global surveillance camera market size is expected to reach USD 81.36 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10.7% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc.

The rising concerns regarding security and safety and the growing adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart technologies in smart cities are some of the major factors cited by analysts as driving the growth of the market. In addition, growing technological advancements in video surveillance solutions to achieve improved security are further propelling the market’s growth. The continuous evolution of camera technology, coupled with innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI), video analytics, and edge computing, has empowered surveillance system manufacturers to offer advanced functionalities and capabilities.

AI Enhances Performance and Utility

Integrating AI into video surveillance focuses on specialised software or systems embedded within security camera devices. These systems facilitate real-time analysis of audio and images to rapidly identify individuals, vehicles, objects, events, and behaviours. The implementation of AI in video surveillance systems enhances their overall quality, accuracy, and utility.

The 5G cellular service offers considerable benefits to users, including reduced latency and improved data speeds. Its expanded bandwidth capacity makes it ideal for video surveillance applications in residential, commercial, and industrial environments, as its capacity to notably enhance image resolution and support diverse surveillance requirements.

Cellular Camera the Fastest-Growing Segment

Based on product type, cellular camera is anticipated to emerge as the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period. The segment is poised to experience significant growth due to the rising need for remote and flexible monitoring solutions leveraging cellular networks to enable real-time video access and connectivity in various locations.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region owing to rapid urbanization and increasing industrialisation. The key players cited within the research as being most active in this sector include, Honeywell, Cisco Systems, Eye Trax, Nokia, Panasonic, Bosch, Teledyne FLIR, Milesight, Dahua and Swann.

Idis Solution Suite VMS has streamlined operations and transformed security for a 350-camera system at the Social Sciences University of Ankara (ASBU), in Turkey. ASBU’s historic city centre location, with its night-time economy, makes it the study destination of choice for around 5,500 students annually. But with such a busy site, the university also has to deal with an increased risk of incidents, including crime and anti-social behaviour.

A 350-camera surveillance system monitored 24/7 from ASBU’s dedicated control room, had been expanded several times over the years. However, the resulting mix of six different vendor brands had left the VMS struggling, with issues such as frozen live images, hard-to-manage data burden, and difficulty to control.

Idis integration partner 11S Savunma Sanayi ve Güvenlik Sistemleri was asked to devise the best upgrade route. In an on-site proof of concept demonstration, the company showed how Idis’s VMS, IDIS Solution Suite, (ISS Expert) could quickly register all the mix-and-match cameras and devices, including recorders and a 3×3 video wall.

 Complexity Issues Resolved

With the project now completed, the result eliminates the previous complexity allowing seamless control, full functionality of all cameras regardless of the brand, and transformed ease-of-use for operators. They can now control the system from their workstations as well as from the video wall, with browser features allowing the university’s fire system to display on the same screen. Idis Mapvue (demonstrated in the video) is also being added, with a schematic showing the locations of the cameras, to improve domain awareness and make navigational playback easier.

The Idis solution is easy to maintain and expand, and a further 100 cameras will be added in the next phase of the project when two renovated accommodation buildings will also benefit from upgraded surveillance.

 Easy Provision of Video Evidence

ASBU’s security team can now easily comply with requests from law enforcement agencies for video evidence. Bookmarked event recording makes it easy for ASBU operators to skip from scene to scene when reviewing recordings. “Idis Solution Suite solved all the problems we had with our complex and ageing system, with an easy upgrade that extends the life and performance of all our cameras,” says Zafer Buldu, Manager of Hardware & Technical Services, ASBU.

Koray Ozyildirim, Idis Turkey Country Manager said: Idis Solution Suite has turned ASBU’s cluttered and failing system into a powerful, integrated surveillance solution that is easy to use, adapt, and upgrade, with the assurance of an extended lifespan backed by the industry-best warranties.”

MIC IP ultra 7100i cameras from Bosch were recently installed on around ten 40-metre-high masts to meet the high-security requirements at the port of Paracas in Peru. The port operators were looking for a video security solution to ensure reliable, high-resolution surveillance of an 11-hectare area, even when faced with the adverse weather conditions that are typical in the region, including stormy winds and extremely salty air.

“Our previous cameras from a different supplier were unable to meet our expectations. That represented a major security risk, as we weren’t technically equipped to reliably detect intruders and their potential criminal activities in sensitive areas involving the loading or unloading of goods at the port terminal and take the necessary action,” explains César Rojas, Operations Manager at the port of Paracas.

Special Challenges of Port Security

 Thanks to MIC IP ultra 7100i cameras from Bosch with UHD (4K) resolution, 12x zoom, and optical image stabilisation (OIS), the port’s management team have found a solution that now satisfies all their requirements. MIC cameras are moving pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) devices. Remote panning, tilting, and zooming from a control room gives them excellent coverage of large areas. These technical features won over the management team. “Thanks to ultra-high definition, we can detect intruders and see what they’re up to in sharp detail for the first time. As a result of optical image stabilisation, this is even the case if strong winds rock the masts with the cameras attached at a height of 40 metres, or if we zoom up to 12x in the very salty air,” says Rojas about the rugged and high-performance of the Bosch cameras.

Intelligent Cameras

The MIC cameras being used can even be “trained” to recognise user-specified target objects (both stationary and moving) so as to automatically alert the port’s security personnel of unusual activity. This AI-based intelligent tracking also makes it possible to determine the exact position of objects so that, in the event of an emergency, staff can get to precisely the right location faster.