Idis, South Korea’s largest in-country video security technology manufacturer, has acquired a controlling (44.84%) stake in KT Powertel, the radio communications subsidiary of telecoms giant KT Corp.

The move will strengthen Idis’s offering in the security and safety sectors, with customers to benefit from powerful push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) communications solutions, and an emerging generation of advanced safety and security systems encompassing a range of IoT devices.

KT Powertel has been leading the development of LTE broadband wireless radio technologies in Korea’s world-beating domestic market. The acquisition will now enable Idis to capitalise on this expertise in South East Asia and expand its capabilities globally. The move will strengthen the company’s position as a provider of complete, end-to-end video solutions that are easier to install and that offer true flexibility and ease-of-use, and deliver on the promise of low total cost of ownership.

“In Korea’s highly competitive and advanced home market KT Powertel has been a mobile communications leader for over 35 years, with more subscribers nationally than any other provider, delivering consistently strong sales and profits,” says Idis, Chief Executive Officer, Y.D. Kim.

KT Powertel developed one the world’s first blind spot-free LTE radio services, Power Talk, and PoC communications solutions. PoC radios support advanced functions including instant group calling, messaging, GPS location tracking, and emergency notifications. This, combined with LTE cellular networks, provides the bandwidth necessary for advanced video and data applications.

The move will further boost Idis’s R&D capabilities in crucial growth areas including IoT.

Recent analysis estimates that the number of businesses using IoT technologies has risen from 13% in 2014 to around 25% today, with rapid acceleration now expected. Growth will be driven by the introduction of new and more capable sensors, more computing power, and more reliable mobile connectivity. As sensor technology becomes more powerful and affordable, it will become easier to expand and adapt security systems with a growing toolkit of remote add-on devices.

“As we look forward, video solutions will need to be increasingly convenient for customers to use on the move, and they’ll need to be more flexible to install and extend with IoT and wireless technology. In all these specialisms, Idis’s acquisition of KT Powertel will extend its expertise as it develops leading-edge solutions to increase security and safety in a range of applications,” added Mr. Kim.

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD PTZ, radar and thermal imaging cameras, has announced a technical partnership to provide full systems integration with Digifort’s world-leading IP based VMS solution.

Competitively priced with no on-going licence costs, the Digifort IP VMS software platform offers high-quality video monitoring and management, combined with flexible and secure RAID video storage, to suit any size of video surveillance project. In addition, Digifort VMS can be upgraded to include analytics, LPR, facial recognition, POS and access control functionality.

Offering fast & simple set-up, the Digifort VMS now includes comprehensive camera SDK integration to the full range of 360 Vision surveillance cameras. Exceeding and not limited by ONVIF, 360 Vision camera control encompasses full camera menu and set-up functionality, including PTZ, camera iris & focus control, wash/wipe, and auxiliary switching for built-in long-range IR and/or white light LED illumination.

Harnessing the power of network infrastructure, Digifort VMS and 360 Vision camera control can be used to deliver a high-performance, end-to-end surveillance solution for traffic monitoring, border control, public space, and retail security, management, and health & safety monitoring applications.

“It’s great to be working with, and harnessing, the powerful surveillance capability of a world-class UK camera manufacturer,” says Nick Bowden, MD at Security Buying Group, Digifort’s UK and Ireland representative. “With the 360 Vision camera range fully integrated into our IP VMS, simple device set-up and user-friendly operation is guaranteed to greatly enhance the user experience and maximise system performance.”

“We have worked on a number of significant projects in conjunction with Digifort and customers have been very pleased with the performance of the integrated end-to-end solution,” comments Sara Fisher, Sales Director at 360 Vision Technology. “Digifort’s completely scaleable VMS solution makes a perfect partnership with our range of industrial PTZ cameras.”

For more information on Digifort VMS integration and full range of rugged HD PTZ, radar and thermal imaging cameras, customers can contact 360 Vision Technology on +44 (0)1928 570000, email: info@360visiontechnology.com, or visit their website at https://www.360visiontechnology.com

Mobotix has developed the M16 EST thermal camera as a special thermal solution for the for zero-contact detection of temperature fluctuations of the body surface (EST: Elevated Surface Temperature). The M16 EST thermal camera complies with the specifications of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which enables and enforces its use and distribution in the United States.

According to Mobotix, the thermal solution precisely satisfies the requirements of the Covid-19 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the FDA’s enforcement policy for tele-thermographic systems. This means that the Mobotix M16 EST solution can be utilised by following FDA regulations for determining body temperature within the duration of the public health emergency that was declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Examples of suitable locations for this solution include, but are not limited to: healthcare facilities, schools, government institutions and retail environments.

Helping to contain the pandemic

The measurement system, which complies with FDA specifications, consists of two components, the Mobotix M16 EST thermal camera, and a black body radiator. The black body radiator is used to create an area with a reference temperature for the Mobotix M16 EST thermal camera.

Non-contact temperature detection is used primarily by healthcare professionals to screen and potentially identify (Covid-19) infected people. The thermal camera solution can be used in healthcare facilities or non-medical areas, such as airports or building access gates.

The Mobotix M16 EST thermal camera should only be used to record a single person’s temperature at a time. The distance between the person and the camera must be the same as the distance between the person and the blackbody radiator. The Mobotix M16 EST thermal camera measures the difference between the reference temperature of the calibrated blackbody radiator and the temperature of the hottest point within the measuring range of the uncovered face of a person. Usually, this is the inner canthus (tear duct) of the eye.

Formed in 1901, BSI was the world’s first National Standards Body. Representing UK interests at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the European Standards Organizations (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI), BSI aims help improve the quality and safety of products, services and systems by enabling the creation of standards and encouraging their use.

ISO/IEC 27701 is a privacy extension to the popular ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management and ISO/IEC 27002 Security Controls. As an international management system standard, it provides guidance on the protection of privacy, including how organizations should manage personal information, and assists in demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations around the world.

According to the certificate, Dahua Technology operates a Privacy Information Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701:2019 for the registered scope that is planning, design and development of Dahua Technology’s security surveillance products and associated software platform (including DSS series and ICC series).

Mr. Liu Zhe, Vice President at BSI China, said: “Dahua Technology is the first enterprise in the global security industry that has acquired ISO/IEC 27701 certificate, and this fully demonstrates the company’s perspectiveness and continuous practices in data security and privacy protection.”

Genetec Inc has marked the beginning of 2021 with the opening of its 16th global office in Vienna, Austria. Ideally located to support the company’s expanding footprint in Central Europe and serve as a hub for the DACH region, the new headquarters in Vienna will support the company’s fast-growing R&D, regional sales and support teams.

With a multilingual staff representing eighteen nationalities, the Austria team brings a unique mix of different cultures and ideas. Following the acquisition of Austrian video analytics company Kiwisecurity, the Vienna-based R&D team will focus on multiple areas including privacy and video analytics solutions that enable customers to protect people’s privacy while increasing security and operational efficiency. A fast-growing company, Genetec continues to expand its DACH operation and is actively recruiting talented individuals to join the team throughout that region.

“The new Vienna offices will give us the perfect platform to continue expanding our footprint into Central Europe and sustain the continued year-on-year growth we have achieved in Europe and the rest of the world,” said Cyrille Becker, General Manager for Europe, at Genetec Inc. “While right now everyone is safely working from home, our new offices will be there to support our long-term growth strategy and better meet the needs of our channel partners, end users, and prospects in the region.”