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Ajax Systems Enhances iOS Apps with Smarter Camera Zoom Navigation

Ajax Systems has introduced a new upgrade to its iOS applications, further improving the user experience when viewing video from surveillance cameras. The new feature enables smarter navigation when zooming into video footage, both in live view and during playback of archived recordings.

When users zoom in, a thumbnail of the full frame is now displayed, clearly highlighting the area currently in focus. This makes it significantly easier to navigate within the image and accurately track details without losing the overall context of the scene. The enhancement is particularly useful when analysing large areas, perimeters, or zones with multiple points of interest, further increasing the efficiency of video surveillance within the Ajax ecosystem.

The new functionality is available in the latest versions of the Ajax Security System 3.37 and Ajax PRO: Tool for Engineers 2.37 apps for iOS devices, and can be accessed after updating the apps via the App Store. With this update, Ajax Systems continues to focus on the continuous improvement of its software solutions, with a strong emphasis on intuitiveness, responsiveness, and professional usability of security systems.

Extending the Capabilities of AZiGuard VMS

In recent years, Video Management Systems (VMS) have become the backbone of modern security infrastructure. Every site operates with its own workflows, risks, and operational constraints — and rigid, out-of-the-box solutions can no longer keep up with these real-world requirements.

This is where Python scripting comes into play: a powerful tool that gives integrators the freedom to transform a VMS into a fully customized ecosystem aligned with the client’s technical and operational environment.

The Challenge: When Standard VMS Logic Falls Short

Any VMS comes with a predefined set of capabilities, yet in real deployments integrators frequently face scenarios that exceed these limits, including complex event-processing logic that cannot be built using standard configuration tools, custom alarm reactions depending on schedules, zones, or incident types, operational workflows highly specific to industry sectors (industrial, logistics, retail, perimeter security), and integration requirements with the client’s internal applications or pre-existing systems.

A major challenge is the automation of reactions to critical events. When a video analytics, detector, or I/O module triggers an incident, the system may need to send notifications, activate the siren, switch the camera profile, send a command to the client’s server, lock a turnstile, or generate a task for the security team. And all of this must happen automatically, without operator involvement.

Access to Live Video and Archive

Python integration within a VMS unlocks an extended set of capabilities, enabling rapid development of custom modules and automations.

Python scripts can interact directly with real-time video streams (for example, taking snapshots when an event occurs), the video archive (searching recordings, downloading, and cutting relevant segments), and metadata generated by cameras.

Full Access to System Events and Alarms

Python has visibility into all events managed by the VMS, including motion detection, line crossing, abandoned object, I/O sensor triggers, video analytics events, network errors, video signal loss, and many other internal notifications.

Front-End: Integrated Web Server

Modern VMS platforms include a built-in web interface that allows developers to create custom UI forms and panels, display data, graphs, and operational statistics, build personalized dashboards, and manage configuration parameters of the created modules. Thus, complete mini-applications can be developed directly inside the VMS.

Back-End: Integrated Python Interpreter

Python scripting within the VMS enables full access to the platform’s API, execution of scheduled logic, advanced event-flow processing, communication with external APIs and cloud services, management of application state and logs, and safe execution in a sandbox without compromising system stability.

Hikvision Presentation in Belgrade: New Year, New Technology, New Vision

Hikvision, one of the world’s largest global manufacturers of innovative video surveillance solutions and AI-powered smart technologies, today held a presentation and its traditional annual gathering in Belgrade under the title “New Year, New Technology, New Vision.” The event brought together more than 200 distributors and system integrators from across the region and was hosted at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

This exclusive year-end gathering focused on innovation, strengthening partnerships, and presenting Hikvision’s latest technological achievements.

“We continuously invest in the development of new technologies, innovation, and progress, while at the same time helping our clients to continuously improve and grow,” said Milica Gajić, Marketing Manager at Hikvision.

During the presentation, it was emphasized that by applying advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence in video surveillance and security solutions—integrated into cameras and software platforms—Hikvision significantly enhances accuracy, efficiency, and the speed of video content analysis. These technological advances were presented by Marko Matijević, Presales Manager of Hikvision’s Adriatic Group for the markets of Serbia, North Macedonia, and Montenegro.

“We had the opportunity to see a significant technological leap compared to existing solutions in the field of technical security. The application of AI algorithms enables systems to learn, process data faster, and become far more functional,” Matijević emphasized.

The presentation was divided into two thematic sections. The first focused on CCTV technologies, highlighting the ColorVu 3.0 and AcuSeek solutions, while the second covered non-CCTV products, including AX Hybrid Pro G2 alarm systems, access control solutions, intercom systems, professional displays, and the HikCentral Professional V3.0.1 integration platform, which brings together Hikvision’s complete security ecosystem.

 

Aikom: Motorola Solutions Launches the New V200 Bodycam in Europe

The new Motorola Solutions V200 bodycam is now available in Europe, an advanced solution for mobile video surveillance ideal for supporting frontline workers: from private security personnel to urban safety staff, as well as healthcare services, public transportation, hospitality, and retail.

By: Marko Peica, Sales Manager for Adriatic region, Qatar, Türkiye, and Greece, Aikom International; E-mail: marko.peica@aikominternational.com

The Motorola Solutions’ V200 was developed in response to the growing demand for reliable wearable tools that can integrate into workflows and document every interaction in high quality—even in real time.

One of the standout features of the V200 bodycam is its ability to livestream video, paired with the GoLive Audio function, which allows operators to communicate instantly with a supervisor or control center.

This dual functionality enables more effective emergency management and real-time monitoring, increasing responsiveness in critical scenarios and enhancing operator safety in the field. The HD wide-angle camera ensures image quality, while its 12-hour battery life supports operation throughout the entire shift.

Smart, Functional Design for Immediate Use

The V200 bodycam is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, thanks to dedicated recording and escalation buttons that ensure quick activation, even while in motion or under stress. A built-in top display shows real-time Wi-Fi connectivity, control center link status, and battery level.

Thanks to RFID Touch Assign technology, each unit can be quickly assigned to an operator via RFID badge, simplifying management in multi-shift environments. The device also connects to an integrated dock station, allowing for charging and secure transfer of recorded videos, optimizing the management of collected material.

Data Security and Regulatory Compliance

Information protection is a core element, and the V200 bodycam delivers. Data recorded by the V200 is end-to-end encrypted, both during capture and when uploading to Motorola Solutions’ VideoManager cloud. The system complies with GDPR and digital evidence management policies, ensuring enterprise-level cybersecurity.

Each V200 bodycam can be customized with identifying labels based on the client’s brand or operational department, simplifying assignment and management—even in large or multi-site fleets.

Available from Aikom International

The V200 bodycam is now available for the European market, distributed by Aikom International, Motorola Solutions’ official partner and distributor.

New AXIS Q9227-SLV Corner Camera Introduced for High-Security Installations

Axis Communications has introduced the AXIS Q9227-SLV Corner Camera, a next-generation specialized security camera designed to withstand impacts and reduce the risk of self-harm, intended for high-security environments such as prison cells and psychiatric wards. The camera features a compact, anti-ligature design with IK11 certification, minimizing the risk of tampering while ensuring long-term reliability in demanding conditions.

The AXIS Q9227-SLV offers 5 MP resolution and a wide field of view with no blind spots, providing complete coverage of monitored spaces. An integrated hidden speaker and microphone, with on/off control and voice enhancement, enable clear two-way audio communication. The camera is equipped with 940 nm invisible IR illumination for discreet monitoring in total darkness, while a white LED allows key details to be captured in color.

Powered by a deep learning processing unit (DLPU), the device can run advanced analytics directly on the camera. AI-based features such as AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Audio Analytics come preinstalled, along with AXIS Live Privacy Shield for dynamic, AI-driven object masking to protect privacy. Easy installation and straightforward maintenance further enhance usability in facilities with high security requirements.

Data security is ensured through the Axis Edge Vault platform, which provides hardware-based cybersecurity and FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure storage and management of cryptographic keys.

IDIS Expands Its AI PTZ Portfolio with DC-S6481HRA and DC-S4561WRA Models

IDIS has introduced two new advanced PTZ cameras that deliver powerful AI capabilities and high-performance NIR imaging, expanding its range of solutions for more efficient monitoring of open areas. The new lineup is designed for use in public and communal spaces, commercial facilities, schools, logistics centers and warehouses, retail environments, and perimeter protection applications. The NDAA-compliant portfolio additions include the 4MP AI PTZ (LightMaster) DC-S6481HRA and the Mini 5MP AI PTZ (DC-S4561WRA), which complement the company’s previously launched Edge AI Plus 8MP and 6MP cameras.

Both PTZ models are equipped with IDIS Deep Learning Analytics (IDLA), powered by the in-house developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine, designed to deliver more accurate monitoring while reducing the workload on operators in control rooms. A key highlight is AI auto-tracking, which detects and classifies objects in real time, distinguishing between people and vehicles and irrelevant elements such as shadows, animals, or moving vegetation. Once a target is detected, the camera automatically tracks it by dynamically adjusting zoom and viewing angle, while coordinated tracking across multiple cameras enables continuous coverage without loss of visual continuity.

IDLA further enhances operational efficiency through automated functions such as object detection, intruder detection, and loitering detection, while reducing false alarms through advanced metadata processing and two-way audio communication.

Both models feature Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) during pan, tilt, and zoom movements, and IDIS Smart Failover ensures uninterrupted recording in the event of network disruptions.

The DC-S6481HRA offers an NIR night vision range of up to 400 meters, IK10 vandal resistance, and IP66-rated protection against water, dust, and corrosion, making it suitable for demanding outdoor environments. The compact DC-S4561WRA provides an NIR range of up to 100 meters and a discreet design, making it ideal for space-constrained locations and environments with challenging lighting conditions.

“Our expanded AI PTZ lineup makes it easier than ever to design video surveillance solutions that deliver outstanding performance across the widest range of environments. With advanced analytics and auto-tracking, targets can remain under continuous surveillance, even during the most dynamic situations,” said Jun-Kyung Sung, Head of the Product Planning Team at IDIS.

IDIS: Smarter Scene Coverage With the Latest PTZs

With the launch of IDIS’s new  Edge AI Plus 8MP LightMaster IR PTZ camera (DC-S6883WRA) and Edge AI Plus 6MP LightMaster IR PTZ camera (DC-S6683WRA) – the latest additions to our IDIS Edge AI Plus range – we are meeting the needs of a broader range of customers, and making it easy for users to target the latest AI-powered automated detection capabilities across perimeters, wide areas, and busy scenes.

By: Koray Ozyildirim, Country Manager, Türkiye

Both these NDAA-compliant cameras deliver exceptional scene coverage, AI auto-tracking, rapid and powerful 40x zoom, EIS image stabilization, and advanced automated AI functionality. They ensure outstanding image clarity while leveraging highly accurate object detection and classification for enhanced real-time surveillance.

Powerful PTZ auto-tracking functionality, combined with IDIS’s A-Cut and AI Meta Search technology, makes it easy for control room teams and system users to track the movements of humans and vehicles across multiple cameras and from scene to scene. Advanced attribute recognition enables rapid searches by gender and age, wearable accessories, vehicle type (cars, trucks, buses, bicycles, motorcycles, etc.), and color.

New Advanced Analytics Functions

Like the other cameras in the Edge AI Plus range, the new PTZ cameras’ analytics are powered by the next generation of IDIS’s in-house-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine, IDLA Pro.

This gives users four new, advanced AI-powered analytics functions: crowd detection, abandoned and removed object detection, and fall detection.

The DC-S6883WRA and DC-S6683WRA are designed for exceptional ease of use, with Smart UX Controls that make it easier and more comfortable for users to track moving objects in real time with high accuracy. As a result, the new cameras are ideal for boosting perimeter security, enhancing public safety, increasing situational awareness, and achieving faster response times across wide-area and high-footfall surveillance applications.

The outdoor-ready camera also features a powerful 40x AF optical zoom lens and a built-in heater and IR illuminator, enabling exceptional night vision up to 400m. IK10 vandal-proof construction and IP66 and NEMA Type 4X environmental ratings against water, corrosion, dust, and ice make it ideal for deployment in risk-critical perimeter environments, including oil & gas, petrochemical, and manufacturing plants, as well as traffic monitoring, schools, large retail stores, and shopping malls.

Outstanding UHD Surveillance & Threat Detection

The new Edge AI Plus PTZ also delivers outstanding UHD surveillance and threat detection in varied and dappled light conditions, thanks to IR, true WDR, and a large visual sensor. With zero license fees, a low maintenance burden, and extended warranties, Edge AI Plus PTZs also delivers IDIS’s signature industry-leading low total cost of ownership.

Uniview Solutions Safeguard Participants at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games

Uniview, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of video surveillance and AIoT security solutions, has been officially appointed as the Security Solution Provider for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 2025), taking place from December 9 to 20 in Bangkok, Thailand. As part of this engagement, Uniview is deploying its intelligent security infrastructure based on AIoT technologies across numerous competition venues and supporting locations in several provinces to ensure efficient and reliable event protection.

Uniview’s solutions include advanced network cameras, AI-enabled devices, and integrated video analytics systems distributed across multiple venues, enabling 360-degree surveillance and enhanced situational awareness for security teams. This technological support is focused on safeguarding athletes, spectators, and all event infrastructure, further strengthening the organizers’ objective of delivering a secure and incident-free major sporting event.

The SEA Games represent the largest multi-sport event in Southeast Asia, bringing together athletes from 11 participating nations, which underscores the complexity of securing an event of this scale.

Uniview is globally recognized as a pioneer in video surveillance and AIoT technologies, with a comprehensive portfolio that includes IP cameras, NVRs, VMS software, and intelligent solutions for stadiums and large public spaces.

By leveraging its technological capabilities, the company aims to reduce response times, enhance threat identification, and improve the overall operational efficiency of security operations at large-scale events such as the SEA Games 2025.

Tiandy Introduces the New Polar Day LK-II Camera for Security Systems

Tiandy has announced the launch of its new Polar Day LK-II security camera, designed to deliver clear, vivid, and accurate full-color images both day and night, regardless of lighting conditions. The new Polar Day LK-II camera (model TC-C34SV AMRA) stands out with an ultra-low minimum illumination of 0.0001 lux, a wide F1.0 aperture, and integrated AI-ISP (Artificial Intelligence Image Signal Processing) technology, which significantly enhances color reproduction, contrast, and image clarity in real time—even in extremely low-light environments.

These features enable video surveillance systems to maintain natural colors and sharp details in very poor lighting conditions, which is critical for reliable object identification and accurate detection.

The Polar Day camera series has already gained market recognition for its ability to deliver 24/7 full-color video, setting new visual standards in the security industry through years of development and deployment in both commercial and public environments.

Cameras from the Polar Day family, including earlier 4MP and 8MP models, are already available on the market and incorporate advanced technologies for accurate color rendering and detection under real-world lighting conditions.

This new generation of cameras responds to the growing demand for high-quality intelligent video surveillance, particularly in sectors where precise detail identification under varying lighting conditions is essential—such as public spaces, commercial facilities, and critical infrastructure locations.

 

TVT Launches 180° Panoramic Camera for Complete Wide-Area Surveillance

TVT Digital Technology has introduced its latest 8MP 180° panoramic camera, designed to provide seamless coverage of large and busy environments with minimal blind spots. The new camera uses advanced multi-lens stitching technology, combining images from four sensors into a continuous panoramic view. This ensures complete situational awareness in real time, making it an ideal solution for monitoring stations, shopping malls, schools, plazas, and conference halls.

The camera delivers 8MP resolution at 30 fps, while the built-in Smart IR system provides clear nighttime imaging with a range of up to 20 meters. It also supports four privacy mask zones and a range of intelligent detection features, including intrusion detection, loitering, and illegal parking.

This panoramic model is particularly suitable for wide areas that require continuous monitoring without deploying multiple cameras. It also reduces installation and maintenance costs, as a single unit can cover spaces that would normally require several conventional cameras.

TVT, a global provider of complete security solutions, continues to expand its product lineup, which includes DVR/NVR systems, IP cameras, and software platforms. The company is known for integrating advanced AI-powered detection features into its products, enabling smarter surveillance and greater protection for end users.

With its wide field of view and intelligent analytics, TVT’s 180° panoramic camera offers an efficient and reliable solution for monitoring expansive and dynamic environments, ensuring easy installation and stable performance under various conditions.