Hangzhou, China / September 22, 2021. Dahua Technology, a world leading video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, is introducing its Dahua DeepHub Smart Interactive Whiteboard – an IFPD (Interactive Flat Panel Display) device designed for modern meeting rooms and remote communication demands. Based on customer needs of digital transformation today, Dahua Technology has been exploring the video conferencing market for years and has utilized its technological innovation capability to equip Dahua DeepHub with user-friendly interface, wireless 4K display, simplified installation, touchscreen writing capability and other intelligent features. It delivers a smart, efficient and collaborative video conferencing experience in the AIoT era.

The Dahua DeepHub supports wireless projection from laptop, tablet, mobile phone, etc. regardless of the OS. It allows wireless projection from up to 9 terminals simultaneously, which helps ease the setup process and eliminates messy cables in the meeting room. It also adopts a 4K UHD Direct View LED (DLED) display with anti-glare technology, making projection as clear as watching an HD TV, and remarkably improving meeting experience and efficiency.

This device is equipped with Zero Air Gap technology which removes the air between the touch panel and the LCD module to reduce reflections and improve readability. It supports tilt sensitivity writing with time delay of only <35ms, providing a fluid writing experience similar to writing on a paper. It offers multiple intelligent writing modes and allows simultaneous writing of up to 20 points on the screen. These features are perfect for brainstorming where several members of the team can share and write ideas on the whiteboard at the same time.

Moreover, this intelligent whiteboard also offers writing tools including pen, eraser, and shapes. The size of a figure can be adjusted via two-finger pinch gesture, and the output can also be dragged and moved around the screen. In case you need extra space or pages, the Dahua DeepHub supports page size expansion and inserting additional pages. After the meeting, all the files can be shared by simply scanning a QR code or via email.

Notably, the Dahua DeepHub offers life-like face-to-face communication experience, allowing meeting participants to remotely interact and share content with each other. This interactive whiteboard has an optional detachable PC module with Windows OS that supports mainstream third-party video conferencing software. Its LPH-C models are equipped with built-in 4K camera with up to 104° FOV (H) and lens distortion of <5%, capturing vivid details and delivering high quality videos even in a relatively large meeting room. It also has built-in loudspeaker and mic array that can cover an omnidirectional radius of up to 8 meters.

Dahua DeepHub Smart Interactive Whiteboard (with Mobile Stand)

In case of power interruption, its power protection module guarantees continuous power supply to prevent data loss. It also supports fingerprint lock – a security feature that some IFPDs in the market don’t have. It ensures that only authorized users can log in to the device, which helps secure internal information and conferencing content. Its file sharing also has encryption function to secure information exchange.

Packed with more functionalities that meet the various needs of users, the Dahua DeepHub Smart Interactive Whiteboard transforms video conferencing to the next level. It solves the common issues of traditional conferencing method by utilizing Dahua’s strength in innovation and technology, making it a significantly better alternative to the outdated and inconvenient whiteboard-projector setup. With its mission of “Enabling a safer society and smarter living”, Dahua Technology will continue to focus on “Innovation, Quality and Service” to serve its partners and customers around the world.

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Motorola Solutions has been selected by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to provide secure digital radio communications for 16 naval vessels and training platforms for the German Navy.

The contract, valued at $82.3 million (€69.9 million), will deliver mission-critical communications to support onboard security teams who are responsible for the safety of crews at sea and the operational readiness of naval vessels.

Motorola Solutions will roll out digital TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) networks on each of the 16 vessels and integrate the systems into the navy’s existing IT infrastructure. The new solution will provide onboard security personnel with visibility of the real-time operational status of each of the naval platforms, and portable TETRA radios enabling instant workgroup communications between teams.

“Successful naval operations depend on planning, precision and trusted communications that are purposefully designed and proven to perform in these kinds of mission-critical operations”, said Mark Schmidl, senior vice president at Motorola Solutions. “We’re proud to extend our ongoing partnership with the German Armed Forces and we look forward to supporting the security, safety and success of the German Navy’s missions.”

The navy’s new TETRA digital radio system will be interoperable with the communications networks of the German Armed Forces and all other German public safety organisations. This enables successful collaboration during crisis situations where interagency communication is essential.

Hangzhou, China / September 22, 2021. Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, will hold its 2^nd online Dahua Technology Partner Day on October 13^th – 14^th with the theme “Building a digital future”. Adhering to its strategy of open cooperation, Dahua Technology is committed to creating a win-win ecosystem with leading technology partners around the world. This year, Dahua Technology will join hands with its 22 global partners to discuss interoperability, share industry trends, and explore the future of digitalization and intelligence together.

“We are excited to host our second virtual technology partner day. Technologies have evolved fast in the past year, and the needs of digitization and diversified challenges facing different industries today are driving the integration of security companies,” says Mr. Jiaqi Gao, Overseas Marketing Director at Dahua Technology. “It is a great opportunity to show how we can build a digital future together with our partners and through which we can jointly provide the right solution for our customers.”

During the 2-day event, Dahua Technology and its partners – including Vanderbilt, AxxonSoft, Immix and Optex – will unveil how their smart solutions benefit the field of security and IoT. It will focus on artificial intelligence, cloud solutions and alarm monitoring, as well as specific vertical markets such as Retail, Smart Building & Facilities, Critical Infrastructure, Transportation, etc. This year’s event will also include a section demonstrating outstanding Dahua products and their compatibility with third party solutions. A number of Dahua regional experts will showcase the latest Dahua innovations and products in 6 different hubs, including Cybersecurity & Privacy Protection, Full-Color 2.0 and TiOC 2.0, WizMind portfolio, and more. Attendees can register free of charge, connect with presenters and get product information.

“The Dahua Partner Day event offers a great platform for AxxonSoft to present our solutions. We successfully exhibited on last year’s Traffic & Parking session and are excited to share more info about behavior analytics in the AI hub this year,” says Alan Ataev, AxxonSoft CEO. “Together with Dahua, we are enthusiastic about creating joint solutions that grow our value proposition for both our partners and clients.”

With its mission of “Enabling a safer society and smarter living”, Dahua Technology will continue to focus on “Innovation, Quality and Service” to serve its partners and customers around the world.

The global smart parking systems market size is expected to reach USD 19.29 billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 21.5% from 2021 to 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to witness growth at a promising pace in near future, thanks to the increasing number of automobiles on the roads and the subsequent rise in traffic congestion.

However, the Covid-19 pandemic has considerably slowed down the market due to the varying levels of lockdowns implemented across several countries globally. The impact of this slowdown is expected to be experienced in the short term. As the world re-opens, smart parking systems are expected to regain demand due to the potential rise in the use of private transportation and its impact on the demand for smart parking space management. The steadily widening consumer base of autonomous vehicles is also expected to drive the demand for smart parking facilities as self-driven cars require robotically automated parking spaces. Moreover, the exponential rise in the number of smartphone users globally is enabling an increasing number of users to park, pay, and book slots in advance through mobile apps.

User-friendly features
Favourable regulations, government policies, and investments are encouraging the implementation of smart parking systems for a seamless and user-friendly parking experience for both drivers and operators. Furthermore, the addition of sophisticated features, such as auto-payment options and voice guidance enabled through smartphone apps, is also projected to drive the demand for innovative solutions. Several car parks are incorporating Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems to operate vehicles in parking areas and access control systems efficiently.

The increasing availability of integrated automated solutions, advancements in wireless technologies, and developments in payment methodologies are estimated to drive the adoption of smart parking systems. Moreover, smart parking management systems aid in increasing mobility in cities and offer a dependable revenue model. These systems use data analytics, wireless communication technology, and sensors to address parking issues in cities and metros. These solutions can be used to locate available parking spaces with the help of sensors and mobile applications, thereby saving customers’ time and minimizing the wastage of fuel spent on the lookout for available parking spaces.

The parking guidance system segment of the software sector is poised to exhibit a CAGR of 19.8% during the forecast period. The promising growth prospects of the segment can be attributed to benefits offered by these systems such as the analysis of customer behaviour and usage patterns. Geographically, the researchers anticipate that the Asia Pacific region will witness the highest CAGR of 21.4% over the forecast period. The increasing focus of governments across the Asia Pacific on improving parking management and reducing traffic congestion and air pollution is expected to fuel the demand for smart parking systems in the region.

Some of the key players mentioned in the report include, Amano McGann, Amco, BMW, Cisco, Civicsmart, Deteq, Flowbird, Indect, Kapsch Trafficom, Meterfeeder, Nedap, Bosch, Siemens, Park Assist, Park Jockey, Smart Parking, Swarco, and Urbiotica.

The size of the global market for smart cards in the healthcare sector is expected to reach USD 2.46 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 12.4%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.

Similar to many other markets, the market for smart cards in healthcare has also been significantly affected by Covid-19. Some of those major impacts include supply chain disruptions, a decline in sales, and low demand. Companies such as Thales Group reported flat growth in their smart cards product segment. Therefore, according to the researchers, the overall impact of Covid-19 on the market was neutral.

The flexibility provided by smart cards to securely add information to a patient healthcare card after its issuance is expected to boost the market growth. This factor delivers various benefits for healthcare applications. Patient prescriptions can be written to the card, providing up-to-date information when a patient is receiving medical care from multiple providers or in an emergency; patient record identification or multiple patient identification numbers can be saved to the smart card, enabling record exchange as well as helping with care coordination amongst multiple healthcare providers; and patient healthcare information can be saved to and updated on the card by certified healthcare providers, with updated information available for both the healthcare providers and patient to access.

The market is fairly competitive owing to the presence of the most notable participants, along with other manufacturers of smart cards for healthcare applications. These players are involved in new product launches, acquisitions, and partnerships to gain a competitive advantage over each other. For instance, in March 2020, Cardlogix Corporation launched a new edition of BIOSID, a rugged biometric tablet solution. With this, it expanded its product portfolio.

By product type, the contactless segment held the dominant share of over 28.0% in 2020 due to high global demand. Based on component, the microcontroller-based smart cards segment held the largest share of more than 55.0% in 2020 down to the portability and large memory capabilities of these smart cards

In terms of geography, in 2020, Europe held the dominant share of over 30.0% of the market, which according to the findings is because of the presence of major market players in the region and government initiatives to implement smart cards in the healthcare systems of those countries.

However, the findings show that is Asia Pacific that held the second-largest revenue share in 2020 and is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period to 2028. The growing digitalisation of healthcare systems in countries, such as India, is fuelling the market growth in this region.

Some of the key players included in the research report include, Atos SE, Giesecke+Devrient GmbH, Infineon Technologies AB, NXP Semiconductors. Texas Instruments Incorporated, Thales Group, Cardlogix Corporation, Identicard Systems.

Mobotix AG and Konica Minolta Inc. have agreed to intensify video analytics technology by participating in the FORXAI partnership programme and further strengthen synergies between the two companies.

Konica Minolta has its own advanced imaging IoT (AI) technology “FORXAI” to gain competitive advantage by combining intelligent sensor devices, imaging AI (Deep Learning) and imaging IoT platform.

As a first result, the Mobotix 7 camera platform has already implemented embedded deep learning functions (e.g. human behaviour, object recognition, etc.) as certified apps. This contributes to an advanced edge Artificial Intelligence function which opens for new market opportunities. Artificial Intelligence, AI can be used in solutions where the cameras can provide data related to peoples behaviour e.g. in areas with risk of crime but also for retail and marketing purposes etc.

In addition, Mobotix is gaining value for specific vertical markets, accelerating the company’s transformation from a traditional manufacturer to a solutions provider. A central element in this strategy is the newly established Mobotix development centre in Madrid, where a team of international specialists in the field of image processing and artificial intelligence can implement customer-specific solutions in short time.

“We are pleased about the trustful cooperation with Konica Minolta in line with our strategy. Mobotix AG has now taken a significant step to develop further as a comprehensive video solution provider with a complete range of hardware and software applications”, emphasises Thomas Lausten, CEO of Mobotix. Konica Minolta has already been a strategic investor of Mobotix since 2016.