Vuwall has appointed Oscar Mezquita as its new Senior International Sales Manager. In this role, he will help increase market share and brand awareness internationally with Vuwall’s integration partners, resellers, and consultants in AV, IT, and security to drive the broader expansion. Mezquita will focus primarily on Eastern and Southern Europe.

“We are experiencing an increased demand for video wall solutions in the European market, and it is important for us to invest in the right resources to help better serve this region,” said Eric Hénique, Executive Vice President of Sales at Vuwall. “Oscar brings a deep fluency and understanding of the EU market, with a proven track record of success throughout his career. His technical background, skill for building business, and professionalism are valuable assets to both Vuwall and our customers.”

Mezquita holds dual master’s degrees in telecommunications engineering from the technical university in Valencia, Spain and Turin, Italy, and in business administration from the Humanistic University of Madrid. A skilled communicator, he speaks fluently in Spanish, Italian, German, and English.

Prior to his new role at Vuwall, Mezquita worked for more than 20 years in medium and large-sized organisations in the broadcast, pro AV, and telecommunications markets. He previously served as Project Manager at Deutsche Telekom and as an International Sales Manager for Riedel Communications and the Vitec Group. He comes to Vuwall after his most recent role as Senior Sales Manager at IHSE.

Hanwha Vision, under the new company name, presented regionally customized solutions and a new expansion strategy for the first time at the ISC West and Secon security trade shows.

“As we expand our business from surveillance monitoring to data analysis, we will provide customized information through big data analytics and actionable solutions that not only prevent incidents but also respond to them in real time. Moreover, our vision solutions will be instrumental in advancing customer’s operational strategies,” said Soon-hong Ahn, President and CEO of Hanwha Vision.

Along with its new name, Hanwha Vision also developed its new business strategy, emphasizing its leading capabilities in vision solutions.

First, Hanwha Vision will provide a platform to collect, analyze and integrate data from various devices and sensors, leveraging its partner solutions. By acquiring data collection devices, such as AI cameras and IoT sensors as well as event-detection applications and AI-training solutions, Hanwha Vision will acquire vision data and deliver useful insights through data analytics.

Second, in the area of real-time video surveillance, Hanwha Vision plans to expand the scope of technologies to offer solutions that will not only respond to events but also predict them. Big data collected through various sources will be analyzed using AI and cloud technologies to predict events to provide prevention or early resolution.

Hanwha Vision is expanding into a platform business to provide solutions that can support customers with practical help in various industries. The company will introduce solutions targeting urban safety and traffic management (smart city), process monitoring and productivity improvement (smart factory) as well as efficient store operation and sales enhancement (smart retail). The solutions will be gradually expanded to other industries.

Hanwha Vision, which announced its new name in March, will gradually change the names of overseas subsidiaries, products, and solutions based on its business needs in each market.

The global hardware partnership between Secure Logiq and VCA Technology has yielded its first results. Following a period of intensive testing, the manufacturers have fine-tuned their solutions to determine the best combinations of software and hardware from the two brands that will set new standards in the industry.

Secure Logiq and VCA formed their strategic partnership towards the end of 2022. This led to the manufacturer of servers designed for the HD CCTV industry becoming the global hardware partner for the security and business intelligence software manufacturer.

“We’ve developed a great relationship with VCA after working with them for a long time so we know how powerful their analytics solutions are,” says Secure Logiq’s Robin Hughes. “Our R&D teams have been working together to find the optimum solutions to deliver best-in-class results to our shared customers at a price-point that is hard to match.”

“This partnership has always been about overcoming the lack of customer knowledge about hardware options,” adds VCA’s Kevin Waterhouse. “The work we have done together takes away a lot of those customer questions. We can now offer specific solutions based on the needs of our clients safe in the knowledge that our combined R&D teams have worked together to ensure the optimum performance is achieved.”

VCA takes pride in its ability to squeeze a large amount of analytics into a very low amount of CPU usage – an attribute that has come from the on-camera analytics side of its business. This means that the new combined offerings are able to host a variety of VCA applications on one Secure Logiq server, not just security.

With VCA analytics covering a variety of sectors, from traffic management to retail with elements including forensic searches and heat mapping, the combined solution will be attractive to a variety of organizations.

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, continues to deepen its influence and impact in the physical security market with the dual milestones of surpassing 25,000 conformant products and celebrating 15 years as the defacto industry standard for interoperability.

Since its inception in 2008, products that conform to ONVIF profiles have consistently grown in number and scope, beginning with core products such as IP cameras, video management software, and network video recording solutions. Today’s database of conformant products now encompasses intercoms, license plate recognition cameras, and can also include drones, and services such as video surveillance as a service (VSaaS).

“ONVIF has accomplished quite a lot in its first 15 years, but our work is certainly not done yet,” said Leo Levit, chairman of the ONVIF Steering Committee. “As the industry continues to adopt video analytics, Artificial Intelligence, cloud, and IoT, the role of ONVIF as a provider of standardized interfaces in these domains will only become more relevant.”

In all, ONVIF offers seven profiles, including Profile S for streaming video; Profile G for video recording and storage; Profile C for physical access control; Profile A for broader access control configuration; Profile T for advanced video streaming, Profile D for access control peripherals, and Profile M for Metadata and events for analytics applications. Products that conform to these profiles are produced only by ONVIF member companies and must support at least one ONVIF profile but can support multiple profiles for added functionality. Products must be registered under the ONVIF list of conformant products to be considered conformant.

Further information about ONVIF conformant products, including member companies and their conformant models, is available on the ONVIF website: www.onvif.org.

Axis Communications, a leader in network video, announces AXIS P1468-XLE Explosion-Protected Bullet Camera, the world’s first explosion-protected camera specifically designed for Zone and Division 2 hazardous locations. The camera is designed for Zone 2, 22 and Class I/II/III Division 2 according to international standards (ATEX, IECEx, NEC).

AXIS P1468-XLE uses the ‘Ex e’ protection method, an explosion-protection approach referred to as ‘increased safety’ or ‘non-incendive’. This method ensures that no arcs and sparks can appear, and that excessive temperatures cannot be reached, during normal operation of electrical equipment. As a result, electrical equipment using ‘Ex e’ protection cannot ignite gas or dust in the surrounding potentially combustible environment.

AXIS P1468-XLE is a robust, impact- and weather-resistant fixed camera which delivers excellent image quality in 4K resolution under any light conditions, through Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR, and OptimizedIR. Compact and lightweight in design, the camera is as easy to install as a standard camera.

AXIS P1468-XLE has been designed in line with North American and European directives for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. By design, the camera is unable to provide sufficient energy to ignite gas or dust in the atmosphere to cause an explosion, therefore removing the need for any traditional explosion-protected enclosure.

The multitasking camera provides many benefits within health and safety applications and operational efficiency. Early detection of smoke and fire, ensuring that personal protective equipment (PPE) is being worn and used, and monitoring restricted areas bring significant health and safety benefits to organizations. In operational efficiency, the camera can be used for visual verification of various processes and as part of an advanced data-driven sensory network.

Integrated deep learning for advanced analytics

Built on ARTPEC-8, AXIS P1468-XLE includes a deep learning processing unit (DLPU) enabling advanced features and powerful analytics that run on the edge. For instance, by connecting the camera to the process control system and continuously monitoring a process, you can fine-tune the process in real-time to maximize throughput. In addition, it is possible to extract and send metadata for further analysis, which can be used for trend monitoring and predictive maintenance. Built-in cybersecurity features help prevent unauthorized access and safeguard the system.

Specifically designed for Zone/Division 2 hazardous locations

In contrast to Zone/Division 1 hazardous locations – where the presence of an explosive atmosphere is likely and a regular occurrence – in Zone/Division 2 hazardous locations, an explosive atmosphere is far less likely, less frequent, and present for much shorter periods of time. It is still essential however, to eliminate the risk of equipment creating a spark that might create an explosion in these areas.

Explaining why the company has chosen to create a camera specifically designed for Zone/Division 2 hazardous locations, Jesper Olavi, Global Product Manager at Axis, said: “For customers who have wanted to use video surveillance in Zone/Division 2 hazardous locations, the only realistic solution so far has been to use explosion-protected cameras certified for Zone/Division 1 hazardous locations. But these heavy-duty enclosures are over-engineered and unnecessarily expensive for Zone 2/Division 2 hazardous locations. With the launch of AXIS P1468-XLE, customers will have the chance to bring high-quality video surveillance and advanced analytics into locations where they were previously rarely used due to the prohibitive cost.

“AXIS P1468-XLE highlights the benefits of Axis designing and manufacturing our own explosion-protected cameras. In designing every element of the camera, we can ensure the methods employed for explosion protection are based on an individual camera’s requirements, rather that creating a ‘generic’ enclosure designed to fit many cameras. It’s a process that leads to an optimal solution for specific environments and use cases.”

Kirchberg (Austria), 16 March 2023 – Dallmeier electronic, one of the leading German manufacturers of video technology and “inventor” of the Panomera® multifocal sensor technology, announces the establishment of its own national company in Austria. The newly founded “Dallmeier Austria” will immediately support interested installers and security service providers with sales, pre-sales and support services.

Dallmeier Austira Team

Well-known customers such as the PlusCity shopping centre in Linz, the “Österreichische Landesbanken”, Holzindustrie Papst or Hipp Austria have been relying on video security systems from the Regensburg-based manufacturer Dallmeier for many years. Due to the constantly increasing demand, Dallmeier has now decided to establish its own national subsidiary. In the recently opened branch in Kirchberg an der Raab, customers and partners have all the necessary resources at their disposal for smooth project handling: from pre-sales consulting to technical support, including 24×7 service for contract customers.

Low costs and attractive margins despite “high-wage country technology”
At the heart of many Dallmeier solutions for customers with large areas or long distances are the patented Panomera®
multifocal sensor cameras  with their unique cost-benefit ratio: by combining several video sensors with different focal lengths in one optical unit, Panomera® reduces the number of cameras required many times over compared to conventional solutions.

The Domera® family of cameras, launched last year, also covers almost all “classic” video security applications in companies and organisations of all sizes. Domera® combines quality, intelligent features for fast installation and commissioning, and a modular design. The resulting solutions offer a low total cost of ownership for the end user, while providing attractive revenue opportunities for installers, channel partners and integrators involved.

Integration with systems from Milestone, Genetec or Advancis
Dallmeier offers camera systems, recording, video analysis and software solutions for a wide range of applications. The solutions can be used either as complete Dallmeier solutions or via open interfaces such as ONVIF with a variety of third party-systems. There are also integrations with numerous security and analytics systems as well as with popular VMS and PSIM systems such as Milestone, Genetec or Advancis.

Proximity to manufacturers and a comprehensive range for integrators
Dallmeier Austria serves customers in Austria through a partner programme. Based near Graz, the company offers a complete portfolio of innovative technologies and comprehensive services: For larger projects, partners can use the Dallmeier 3D planning service to precisely define all details of their future system using a “digital twin” before the project begins. During the Factory Acceptance Test, the entire system is put through its paces before being handed over, and Dallmeier Austria also offers the necessary support during operation. The geographical proximity to the parent company in Regensburg also contributes to optimal support and project management.

“With Dallmeier, partners solve a paradox: with products from a high-wage country, they can offer high-quality solutions that are more than competitive. This is due to numerous innovations that save time and money – during installation, operation, and durability,” says Michael Stix, Managing Director of Dallmeier Austria. “With the branch office we offer our partners all the necessary resources and services for optimal customer support and professional project management. We are happy to support partners who are new to us with tailor-made ‘team-up’ services. Dallmeier attaches great importance to channel neutrality. When a partner registers a project with us, they can be sure that we will guarantee them appropriate project protection.”

“With our solutions we offer the highest standard worldwide in terms of hardware quality as well as data protection and cybersecurity. Furthermore, Dallmeier products are always designed to provide the customer with a real problem solution and not just another camera product,” says Christian Linthaler, Sales Director National & International at Dallmeier electronic. “Dallmeier is an established brand for video technology in Austria with solid and dynamic growth. With the establishment of our own national company, we offer our local partners everything they need for a smooth process of pre- and post-sales, planning, consulting, and implementation.”