Hanwha Vision has introduced the latest version of its plug-in for Milestone XProtect, adding the new AI-powered Similarity Search feature while expanding integration with its cameras. The update enables operators to quickly locate visually similar people or vehicles across large volumes of recorded footage, significantly reducing investigation times. The plug-in brings Hanwha Vision’s advanced AI analytics directly into the XProtect interface, allowing users to search video using people, faces, vehicles, license plates, and other attributes without leaving the platform.
It also enables operators to control cameras—including PTZ and thermal models—as well as IP audio and intercom systems from a single interface. In addition, the platform supports real-time visualization of AI analytics, including object bounding boxes, Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) events, and virtual lines, helping operators assess situations more quickly and respond more efficiently.
“Many of our customers already run XProtect alongside Hanwha’s AI cameras. This plug-in brings camera analytics directly into the systems they already rely on, making advanced investigation faster without adding hardware. It’s a strong example of how an open platform lets partners like Hanwha Vision bring innovation to market and turn it into practical value for everyday operations,” said Thomas Bille, Vice President for Product and Partner Marketing at Milestone Systems.
According to Hanwha Vision, the new Similarity Search feature, available on cameras powered by the Wisenet 9 chipset, further enhances AI analytics by helping users locate relevant footage within seconds.
Security requirements are becoming more complex as threats and environments evolve. From construction sites and retail premises to large-scale events and remote industrial operations, mobile surveillance systems are emerging as flexible alternatives which can adapt to changing environments and use cases.
Despite being the commonplace solution, traditional fixed surveillance systems are not always suitable for all conditions. These solutions offer high-quality results and significant value. The main drawbacks are the installation cost, reliance on existing infrastructure, and the difficulty of repositioning them later.
For temporary or evolving sites, this often results in gaps in coverage at the very moment that security is most critical. As noted in this year’s Tech Trends, mobile surveillance systems offer a more flexible approach. These solutions combine portability with advanced technology. This allows you to deploy remote video surveillance quickly and effectively. The result is continuous protection without the need for permanent infrastructure.
What is a mobile surveillance system?
Before looking at the benefits, it’s best to start with a definition. A mobile surveillance system is a portable, self-contained security solution designed for rapid deployment. These systems are fundamentally different from fixed installations. They are all-in-one solutions, integrating cameras, connectivity, power, and video management into a single, mobile unit. This design means they can be installed and relocated with minimal effort.
This flexibility makes them particularly well suited to temporary environments, such as construction projects, public events, or sites without access to existing infrastructure. Systems can be deployed within hours, repositioned as risks change, and reused across multiple locations. This provides a scalable and efficient approach to mobile security, even within the same organization.
Importantly, mobile systems do not compromise on performance. The technology behind remote video surveillance has advanced significantly. Cameras, analytics, power, and connectivity have all improved. As a result, modern systems deliver high-quality, real-time monitoring. They also provide reliable remote access.
5 benefits of using mobile surveillance
Security strategies tend to focus on preserving the safety and security of employees, visitors or residents within a certain area and prioritize the long-term reduction in crime and incidents. Mobile solutions form a key part of this strategy, often matching or exceeding the capabilities of fixed solutions.
Deter potential criminals effectively
The visible presence of a mobile surveillance camera system acts as a strong deterrent to crime. Cameras mounted on trailers or poles signal that a site is actively monitored, reducing the likelihood of theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access by perpetrators.
This is particularly important in sectors such as construction, where losses from theft and damage remain significant. In fact, it has been reported that in the US this industry loses between $300m and $1bn annually. Modern systems can actively deter incidents, not just record them. When suspicious behavior is detected, the system can trigger audio warnings and real-time alerts. This early intervention helps stop issues from escalating.
Monitor your site from anywhere
With remote video surveillance, organizations can maintain continuous oversight of their sites regardless of location. Live and recorded footage becomes accessible via mobile devices or control rooms, enabling real-time visibility across one or multiple sites.
This remote access supports faster decision-making and more efficient operations, while maximizing staff resources. Whether verifying an alert or assessing a potential safety issue, having immediate visual insight allows teams to respond quickly and with confidence.
Reduce security costs significantly
Mobile video surveillance provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional security measures. While on-site guarding remains important in many cases, maintaining round-the-clock physical presence can represent a significant investment.
Mobile systems reduce this dependency by delivering continuous monitoring at a lower cost. Because they do not require permanent infrastructure and can be reused across different locations and use cases. Organizations also benefit from lower upfront investment and greater long-term value. Improved private cellular connectivity has further enhanced affordability, making high-quality surveillance more accessible for different industries.
Deploy security in any location quickly
Speed is critical in many security scenarios. If an incident does occur on a construction site or at an event, quick interventions often limit or even mitigate the impact.
A mobile surveillance trailer can be deployed and operational within hours, ensuring that security keeps pace with operational needs. These systems are equally effective in urban and remote environments, providing reliable coverage even where physical infrastructure is limited or unavailable.
Customize your security setup easily
Finally, every site has unique requirements, and mobile surveillance systems are designed to be flexible and adapt accordingly. Configurations can be tailored to address specific risks. You have options to integrate different camera types (such as the PTRZ camera), analytics, and other technologies. This can include additions like radar or audio systems.
As conditions change, systems can be repositioned or adjusted without significant disruption. This flexibility ensures that security remains aligned with operational needs, rather than constrained by fixed installations.
The technology powering modern mobile surveillance
The fundamental job of a surveillance solution is to capture usable video. This means the imagery must be clear enough to identify exactly what is happening and who is involved. These systems use a range of technologies, from low-light cameras to video analytics, to ensure they deliver on this objective.
Elevate threat detection with AI
Artificial intelligence plays a central role in modern remote video surveillance cameras, as it can be used to analyze scenes in real-time and trigger an action. This is often achieved by edge-to-edge technology, which enables edge devices to connect with each other, or pair, without having to communicate with the core of the system.
Advanced analytics enable systems to establish context and distinguish between routine activity and genuine threats. Audio analysis provides additional information on an incident. For example, whether raised voices indicate excitement or aggression. AI-driven analysis can detect behaviors such as intrusion or loitering and trigger real-time alerts.
In industrial environments, it can also support safety compliance by identifying risks such as missing protective equipment or unauthorized movement within restricted areas. Automatic messages can be triggered to remind people to wear PPE or to leave a hazardous area.
Enhance visibility with high-definition and thermal cameras
High-quality imaging is essential for effective surveillance. Today’s mobile surveillance cameras provide high-definition video, ensuring clear visibility in a wide range of conditions, including low light or smoky environments.
Thermal cameras further enhance performance by detecting heat signatures, making them particularly useful in low-light environments or for monitoring equipment. This combination provides reliable detection and situational awareness around the clock.
24/7 professional monitoring services provide an ‘always on’ advantage
Many mobile video surveillance solutions are supported by professional monitoring services, providing continuous oversight by trained operators. These teams can verify alerts, assess situations in real time, and initiate appropriate responses.
This added layer of support ensures that incidents are handled quickly and effectively, strengthening overall resilience and reducing the burden on on-site personnel.
Enable solar powered independent operations
Power availability can be a challenge in temporary or remote locations. To address this, many mobile surveillance trailers are equipped with solar power technology, enabling them to operate independently of the grid.
By combining solar panels with battery storage, these systems can deliver continuous performance while reducing both the environmental impact and operational costs. This makes them particularly valuable in remote industrial settings and infrastructure projects.
How mobile surveillance can benefit multiple industries
Mobile surveillance is a powerful tool for any situation requiring temporary or easily repositioned security. If you need to protect assets on a short-term project, secure a pop-up event, or monitor a changing perimeter, these units provide an immediate and effective solution.
Tackling the high crime incidence in the construction industry
Construction site security is one of the most common applications for mobile surveillance. Sites are often exposed and constantly changing, making them vulnerable to theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. Mobile surveillance provides continuous monitoring, helping to protect assets while also supporting health and safety oversight.
Remote access allows site managers to respond quickly to incidents and maintain visibility across multiple projects. This makes it easier to coordinate responses or spot patterns in incidents if they are connected.
Monitoring large events and crowds
Temporary events present unique security challenges due to high footfall, limited visibility and rapidly changing conditions. Mobile systems enable organizers to deploy security for venues quickly and adjust coverage as needed.
Real-time monitoring supports crowd management and helps identify potential risks early, contributing to a safer environment for attendees.
Protecting commercial and retail properties
Vacant or temporarily unused properties are at increased risk of intrusion and damage. Vacant property security using mobile surveillance ensures ongoing protection between occupancies, without requiring permanent installation.
Even for occupied premises, transitional periods can represent a risk. Collé Rental & Sales faced a similar issue and needed round-the-clock surveillance for its rental sites. By implementing mobile surveillance solutions to provide 24/7 coverage of sites, they achieved their security objectives without the need for on-premises staff.
Parking lots can also be targeted by criminals. For large retailers, these areas tend to be vast and lack infrastructure for fixed solutions by nature. As such, mobile solutions can help maintain visibility and reduce risk across the entire site.
Enhancing security for industrial facilities
Industrial environments often operate in remote or complex conditions. These can have an impact on factors such as access, power availability and response times. Mobile surveillance provides a flexible solution for monitoring both security and operational risks, from intrusion detection to equipment monitoring, for example overheating.
This is particularly relevant for sectors such as oil and gas, where sites can be hazardous and as a result, safety, compliance and rapid response are critical.
Managing logistics and storage yard safety
Logistics and storage sites require consistent oversight to prevent losses and maintain efficiency. Due to the size and layout of many logistics and storage sites, fixed solutions may not be able to provide the extent of coverage to support security operations.
Mobile systems provide wide-area coverage, enabling operators to monitor activity, verify movements, and deter unauthorized access.
Conclusion
Although fixed solutions will continue to provide value and ROI for organizations, mobile surveillance is emerging as an alternative approach to achieve security and safety objectives.
In some cases, it is worthwhile to deploy both fixed and mobile solutions in conjunction to get the best of both worlds.
As industries and technologies evolve, so do threats. By adopting flexible and adaptable methods of surveillance, organizations can mitigate threats and reduce the incidence of crime on their sites.
Ajax Systems has introduced a new feature in its Ajax PRO Desktop application that enables users to estimate the remaining lifespan of the internal batteries in the Hub BP Jeweller. The functionality is designed for installation and monitoring companies, allowing them to check the expected battery operating time immediately after installation and plan system maintenance more efficiently.
According to the company, the new feature helps prioritize service visits, reduces the need for premature battery replacements, and minimizes the risk of security system downtime, particularly across large-scale deployments. The feature is available with Ajax PRO Desktop 5.52 and OS Malevich 2.38.118.
More information about the new capability is available here.
The new FlashStation FS3420 is an all-flash storage system designed for enterprise environments where high performance and low latency are essential. Synology states that the system delivers up to 478,000 read IOPS and 169,000 write IOPS, while providing more than 60% higher SMB read throughput compared to the previous generation.
The FS3420 is certified for VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix, and OpenStack environments, and includes built-in data protection features as well as intelligent storage management through Synology Tiering. The company emphasizes that when modernizing IT infrastructure, particularly in virtualized environments and database applications, IOPS, latency, and networking capabilities have a far greater impact on real-world performance than storage capacity alone.
TVT Digital Technology has introduced the new TD-A310-MTC-E, a compact management server designed for centralized control of video surveillance and other security systems in small and medium-sized installations. According to the company, the device combines management capabilities, artificial intelligence, and flexible storage management in a compact form factor, enabling easier deployment and more efficient operation of security systems.
The TD-A310-MTC-E is intended for use in parking facilities, office buildings, hotels, residential properties, logistics centers, warehouses, and retail environments, where it provides centralized management of security infrastructure. The company highlights that the server delivers features previously available mainly on larger server platforms, including support for AI applications and flexible system configuration.
For a closer look at the server’s capabilities, TVT has published a short video on its LinkedIn channel showcasing the key specifications and features of the new TD-A310-MTC-E, from its AI capabilities to flexible storage options.
Motorola Solutions has introduced Intercom Touch, a new device that combines a smart video intercom, card reader, and access controller into a single solution, eliminating the need for additional hardware or complex installation. According to the company, the device enables two-way audio and video communication with visitors while supporting multiple access methods, including key cards, mobile wallets, PIN codes, and the Wave to Unlock feature.
Intercom Touch also incorporates video and audio analytics that can automatically trigger alarms or lock doors when suspicious activity is detected, while its user interface can be customized to match an organization’s branding and privacy requirements. With cloud connectivity provided through a single Ethernet cable, the device requires no additional backend infrastructure, simplifying deployment across commercial facilities.
More information about the new solution is available here
The Security Essen trade fair, taking place from September 22 to 25 in Essen, Germany, will bring together around 500 exhibitors from 40 countries, focusing on connected security, artificial intelligence, and the protection of critical infrastructure. The organizers emphasize that the growing number of cyber threats and geopolitical challenges requires a unified approach to physical and digital security, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the latest technologies in access control, video surveillance, fire and intrusion protection, perimeter security, as well as civil protection and defense.
A particular focus will be placed on integrated security solutions that combine video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection on a single platform, leveraging artificial intelligence and cloud technologies to improve security management. Leading companies, including Advancis, Milestone, ASSA ABLOY, dormakaba, Salto, Telenot, Axis Communications, and Dallmeier, will showcase their latest solutions.
“The security industry is more interconnected today than ever before. At Security Essen, we demonstrate how artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and innovative technologies come together to create comprehensive security solutions, while bringing together the manufacturers, users, planners, and decision-makers who are actively shaping this transformation,” said Julia Jacob, Project Manager of Security Essen.
In addition to the exhibition, the event will feature an extensive conference program covering cybersecurity, digital resilience, drones, the protection of financial institutions, and critical infrastructure. For the first time, Security Essen will be held alongside EUDEX – Euro Defence Expo, creating new opportunities for collaboration between the civilian security and defense sectors.
Euralarm and VdS Schadenverhütung are launching the European Fire Detection Forum 2026, a new international conference dedicated to the future of fire detection and electronic fire safety in Europe. The inaugural edition of the forum will take place on December 2, 2026, in Cologne as part of VdS-BrandSchutzTage, one of Europe’s leading events for fire protection professionals. Under the theme “From reaction to prediction – the next paradigm of electronic fire safety,” the forum will bring together manufacturers, installers, system integrators, fire safety experts, regulators, insurers, and policymakers from across Europe.
The conference program will address topics including artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, the reduction of false alarms, sustainability, the early detection of lithium-ion battery incidents, digitalization, and the future European regulatory framework for fire detection. According to the organizers, particular emphasis will be placed on the technologies and policies shaping the next generation of fire safety solutions.
“The future of fire detection starts with collaboration,” Euralarm said, adding that the forum will provide professionals with an opportunity to exchange knowledge and help shape future safety standards. Participants will also have access to the international VdS-BrandSchutzTage exhibition, which is expected to feature around 200 exhibitors from the fire safety sector.
ASSA ABLOY announced that it supplied access control solutions for several stadiums during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and delivered 1.6 million tickets for the event. The project included ticketing system integration, equipment installation across multiple entrances, and on-site support throughout the tournament.
According to company representatives, ASSA ABLOY’s solutions contributed to safer, more efficient, and seamless access for millions of fans from around the world. Participating in the organization of one of the world’s largest sporting events represents a significant achievement for ASSA ABLOY and further highlights the growing importance of advanced access control and visitor management systems at major international events.
Johnson Controls has reached an agreement to sell its UK residential security business, ADT, to Intelligent Monitoring Group (IMG) for a total consideration of £180 million. The transaction, announced by IMG on July 2, includes £155 million in cash and an additional £25 million in IMG shares that will be transferred to Johnson Controls. According to the buyer, ADT Residential Security generated £87 million in revenue in the 12 months ending in July 2025.
This marks the third divestment of an ADT business in the past three years, following the sale of operations in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 and in Mexico in 2025. According to an analysis by Memoori, the latest move is part of Johnson Controls’ broader strategy to restructure its fire and security portfolio. Recent reports also suggest that the company is testing buyer interest in its access control and intrusion detection divisions, which could be valued at up to $4.5 billion. Analysts believe that Johnson Controls is increasingly focusing on HVAC systems and data center operations while streamlining its presence in the smart buildings sector.
