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Hytera: Elevating Luxury Hospitality with Hytera DMR Solutions

In partnership with Cobra Center, Hytera implemented a state-of-the-art Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) system, enhancing operational performance and the guest experience at the exclusive One&Only resorts in Greece.

By: Bella Liu, Communications Specialist, Hytera Communications Europe; Email: bella.liu@hytera-europe.com

One&Only Resorts

One&Only Resorts, a globally recognized leader in ultra-luxury hospitality, operates some of the most prestigious properties worldwide and maintains uncompromising standards across all aspects of its operations, particularly in security and guest services. Seamless, reliable, and discreet communication across large and aesthetically sensitive environments is an essential part of the brand promise. In partnership with Cobra Center, Hytera implemented a state-of-the-art Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) system, enhancing operational performance and further strengthening the exceptional guest experience at the One&Only resorts in Athens and on Kea Island.

Challenges

The project focused on two key Greek locations: One&Only Aesthesis in Vouliagmeni near Athens, and the One&Only resort on Kea Island. Implementing a reliable communication system while ensuring full coverage across a luxury resort presented unique challenges, particularly for a brand with exacting standards like One&Only. Key aspects considered by Cobra Center engineers when designing the solution included:

  • Seamless Coverage: Ensuring stable and clear signal reception across large properties, including multiple buildings, outdoor areas, and complex architectural layouts, without compromising communication quality.
  • Discreet Integration: Installing communication infrastructure without disrupting the resort’s elegant aesthetic. This required innovative antenna concealment and unobtrusive equipment placement in line with One&Only’s design philosophy.
  • Operational Efficiency and Security: Meeting the needs of various departments, from Security and Emergency Response to Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, and Event Management, while adhering to strict security protocols and providing encrypted, interference-free communication.
  • Eco-friendly Alignment: Ensuring the technical solution aligned with the group’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

Solution

In collaboration with Cobra Center, Hytera designed and deployed a robust, reliable, and discreet DMR communication network tailored to One&Only’s specific requirements, offering a range of advanced features:

  • Multi-site DMR Tier II Network: A resilient core system featuring four Hytera HR1065 UHF repeaters, interconnected for extended coverage and redundancy. Supported by an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), the system ensures continuous operation even during power interruptions.
  • Encrypted Communication: The network uses encryption to provide secure and private transmissions, essential for management and security purposes.
  • Bluetooth for Security Personnel: Select radios with Bluetooth capabilities were issued to security staff, enabling discreet and hands-free operation.
  • Tailored Programming: Radios were configured to enable smooth communication among key operational departments, including Security, Emergency Response, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, and Event Management.

Results

The implementation of the Hytera DMR system has significantly improved operational efficiency, security, and service quality at the One&Only resorts, providing superior audio quality and full coverage across all areas—including previously challenging locations. Additionally, Cobra Center engineers optimized group settings in the system backend, enabling clear and concise information on radio interfaces while preserving the resorts’ luxurious ambiance and visual integrity.

Testimonial

“Establishing reliable communication across our resorts initially appeared to be a major challenge. However, the project was executed with great success. The equipment provided laid the foundation for uninterrupted and user-friendly communication. We are fully satisfied and plan to continue our partnership with both companies,” said Nikos Ornstein, Purchasing Manager, together with Loannis Dimitropoulos, Security & Loss Prevention Manager of One&Only Resorts.

Igniting Safety: Bosch’s New Zagreb Experience Hub Redefines Fire Protection in the Adria Region

The opening of the Experience Hub in Zagreb is also a clear recognition of the local Bosch team and its long-standing contribution to the market. Built on nearly two decades of commitment, expertise, and close customer engagement, the Croatian team has played a key role in positioning Bosch Building Technologies as a trusted partner across the Adria region.

Equally important is the role of Bosch partners. Installers, designers, distributors, and integrators are at the heart of Bosch’s business model, transforming technology into reliable, compliant, and effective fire safety solutions. By investing in local training, flexible education formats, and direct partner support, Bosch reinforces the region’s strategic importance and confirms that sustainable growth in fire safety is only possible through strong local teams and strong partnerships.

Since entering the Croatian market in 2008, Bosch has steadily built its presence through projects, technological innovation, and close collaboration with partners across the Adria region and Southeast Europe. Over the years, the evolution from Bosch Security Systems to today’s Bosch Building Technologies division has reflected a broader transformation of the market itself—towards integrated, intelligent, and future-ready safety solutions. Within this journey, fire protection has emerged as a strategic growth pillar, driven by increasing regulatory demands, complex building environments, and the need for higher professional standards.

A significant milestone in this development is the opening of the Bosch Experience Hub for fire detection systems in Zagreb. Launched in 2025, the center represents more than an investment in infrastructure; it is a regional platform for education, innovation, and collaboration. As Danijel Jerković, Business Development Manager for Fire Safety Systems in the SEA region, explains, the Hub is designed to strengthen Bosch’s position by ensuring partners have direct access to the latest technologies, hands-on training, and practical expertise. At the same time, it creates a space where end users can better understand how advanced fire detection solutions protect people, assets, and business continuity.

Covering the entire Adria cluster—15 countries and nearly 80 million people—the Zagreb Experience Hub reflects the diversity of the region. Training programs and presentations are tailored to local regulations, market maturity, and technical requirements, ensuring relevance and real-world applicability. Installers, designers, integrators, and distributors benefit from certified, practice-oriented training that translates directly into higher-quality system design, installation, and commissioning.

From a technical perspective, the center is focused on Bosch’s AVENAR fire detection system. As consultant Nino Belicki highlights, the modular training environment allows participants to configure, program, and troubleshoot systems in realistic scenarios. This hands-on approach, combined with design training using Bosch’s Safety Systems Designer software, ensures that both installers and planners can deliver solutions precisely aligned with project needs. Certified training, valid for two years and complemented by further qualification paths, underlines Bosch’s long-term commitment to competence development.

Ultimately, the Zagreb Experience Hub strengthens the regional fire safety ecosystem—raising standards, accelerating technological adoption, and reinforcing trust across the value chain.

VORTEX by VIVOTEK – PPE Detection on Cloud

VORTEX, an AI-powered cloud surveillance platform by VIVOTEK, introduces its latest safety feature: PPE detection. PPE refers to Personal Protective Equipment, and the detection system is powered by Cloud AI and deep-learning algorithms running on VIVOTEK AI cameras. This feature automatically monitors whether workers are wearing the required safety gear in hazardous environments, helping organizations maintain real-time safety compliance.

How It Works

VORTEX uses cloud-based AI to accurately detect missing PPE, such as helmets and safety vests, and instantly triggers real-time alerts through the cloud. This enables quicker responses to prevent accidents before workers are exposed to danger. The AI model is trained to identify people and key PPE items, while the system checks whether the required equipment is worn in designated work zones. When a violation occurs – such as a worker entering a mandatory PPE zone without a helmet – the system immediately sends alerts via mobile push notifications, email, or integrated on-site speakers, allowing rapid intervention.

With the Case Vault in the VORTEX AI Hub, users can add selected clips and automatically generate a structured visual timeline with snapshots and video evidence. Reports can be exported as PDF files with a single click. All incidents are logged and stored with video evidence, creating audit-ready records for investigations and compliance reporting.

Key Benefits

Using the VORTEX cloud solution, safety managers can monitor multiple sites from a single platform and receive instant alerts whenever PPE violations occur, eliminating the need for manual supervision. The system provides continuous, automated oversight without labor-intensive spot checks, supports risk mitigation through immediate alerts, and improves operational efficiency by allowing safety personnel to focus on strategic tasks rather than constant monitoring. It also generates verified documentation needed for regulatory compliance, including OSHA requirements and insurance audits.

Where It’s Used

Typical deployment scenarios include construction sites, warehouses and logistics centers, mines and quarries, factories and manufacturing facilities, utilities and energy operations, as well as rail and transport projects. With VORTEX PPE Detection, safety enforcement becomes proactive, efficient, and verifiable – protecting workers while simplifying compliance in high-risk environments.

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.

AUREL MSR: Why Aren’t All Gas Sensors Mounted at the Same Height?

 

Different gas characteristics and complex interactions in the environment mean that not all gases are detected at the same height. The height and positioning of a gas sensor are therefore of crucial importance for detecting dangerous gases and vapours early on.

Why are gas sensors mounted at different heights?

Gas density

Not all gases are detected at the same height, as gases concentrate at different heights due to their density. A gas may be heavier or lighter than the air. Heavy gases tend to sink downward, while lighter gases rise upward. As a result, a heavy gas that remains near the floor will not be detected in higher areas and a light gas that rises upward will not be detected near the floor.

For example, carbon monoxide in the garage is measured at almost the same density as air and at breathing height. Carbon dioxide, on the other hand, has a relative density of 1.53 and is measured near the floor. Methane has a relative density of 0.56, moves quickly to the ceiling and is measured in that area.

Gas distribution

Gas distribution in the environment is also of crucial importance. The way in which a gas is distributed in a room depends on various factors, such as ventilation, temperature and the position of the source.

The concentration of gases is thus higher near the potential source than it is near the floor or ceiling. Positioning the gas sensor correctly ensures that a hazardous gas concentration will be detected immediately, before it spreads through the room.

Reaction times and sensitivity

Different reaction times and gas sensor sensitivity are also of crucial importance. A gas sensor located near the floor will react to gas that accumulates there faster than a gas sensor near the ceiling.

What else affects the gas sensor height?

Environmental conditions: Environmental conditions in the industry vary. By placing gas sensors at a variety of heights, differences in temperature, air current, or gas distribution, for example, are easier to detect.

Adapting to process requirements: Some processes require gas sensors to be placed in specific locations in order to monitor and control the relevant parameters. This is particularly true of complex production environments such as beverage manufacturing and automatic processing machines. The atmospheres in these areas are often made up of inert gas, which changes the specific density of gases relative to one another. One example of this is measuring oxygen in an argon atmosphere.

Safety standards: Placing gas sensors at different heights helps to ensure safety by monitoring potential hazards or gas leakages on different levels of a building or a plant and triggering an immediate alarm in the event of a hazard. These safety standards may be required by standards. So for example, a sensor height of 1.5-1.8 m is defined in garages for measuring carbon monoxide.

How are the gas sensors mounted?

The gas sensors are mounted in housing that protects them from outside influences. For comprehensive IP protection, the housing is installed with the gas sensor head pointing down. If the gas sensor is mounted at the wrong height, for example, the gas cannot be detected early. If the gas sensor is mounted mechanically incorrectly, the sensor’s IP protection is not guaranteed. It must also be clarified whether there is an air current and whether the gas sensor should be mounted on the ceiling or floor.

In garages, for example, there is a static current. A sensor here can detect the gases within a radius of 7-11 m, corresponding to approx. 400 m².

Which type of connection does MSR-Electronic offer?

MSR-Electronic uses a 3-conductor system for analogue gas sensor connections and a 4-conductor system for bus connections. The 3-conductor connector for the 4-20 mA connection is a stable connection type for an analogue connection. Each individual gas sensor is connected to the controller by means of complex wiring.

With the bus connection, on the other hand, only one cable is placed leading from the controller to the area being monitored. The individual bus users, such as “small light bulbs”, are mounted on a string of lights. The gas sensors are addressed here and communicate digitally with the controller.

Ten “deadly sins” when installing a video surveillance system

We are all humans, so we all make mistakes. However, there are such common cases that you should be aware of and avoid. Specialists of Partizan company have collected, systematized and listed them to say once and for all – it should not be like that!

 1. DHCP remains enabled after adding to NVR

Most CCTV cameras have DHCP enabled by default. What does it mean? A static IP address does not work, but a dynamic IP address, on the contrary, is active. That is, the CCTV camera, after entering your local network, will find its own IP address. The plus is that you don’t need to input this address manually each time. And the minus is that these addresses can change every time the router is rebooted. The result is that after the reboot, the CCTV camera will get a completely different IP, the client will get a terrible black screen instead of an image, and you will receive urgent calls: “Hey, where did my CCTV camera go?”. Do you really need it?

2. Outdated firmware and password

There are also simple, trivial, but surprisingly widespread reasons for incorrect device operation. The thing is, even if you bought your device yesterday, it doesn’t mean that a new firmware didn’t appear while it was in stock. Always check its relevance and install the latest version. Ideally, you should check the firmware once every few months. Regarding the password — often users and even installers are too lazy to change passwords and sometimes leave it at the default: admin, 1111, etc. A good chance for a hacker!

3. Time synchronization is disabled. Incorrect playback time

A non-obvious mistake, but it can also cause pain and suffering. If we have a desynchronization in time, then even knowing when the alarming event occurred, it will be very difficult to find it in the archive. By the way, there is an easy way to synchronize the recorder (and therefore the CCTV camera) with real-time. Just add the NVR to Partizan Cloud and our service will do everything instantly and clearly.

4. Settings, connection and recording

It may seem obvious to some, but there is one simple thing. If you want the recording to be turned on only by alarms, motion detection or at certain intervals – no one will do it except you. Enter the settings yourself. Now about the connection. There are CCTV cameras that can be connected using the “native protocol”, and there are all others. With the native protocol, everything is finally clear: company’s cloud CCTV camera can be easily connected to its cloud recorder, the SH camera to the SH recorder. But if the connection takes place, for example, according to the Cloud-camera scheme to the SH-recorder (or vice versa), or in general a third-party CCTV camera is used, the Onvif protocol should be used.

5. Incorrect installation of your CCTV camera

The topic, of course, is very broad, moreover, there are many different opinions. So, at this point, we will try to derive a common “denominator” that is understandable even for a new installer. A good, professional installation of video equipment is when:

a) The correct branded accessories are used, including cable junction boxes.

b) The cables are not visible next to the CCTV camera and they do not stick out in all directions. They should be brought inside the building, or at least hidden in PVC pipes or corrugations.

Of course, budgets can be “cut”, but this does not mean that you have to compromise on quality.

6. Incorrect viewing angle or CCTV camera installation location

It is also a rather versatile field for discussion, so let’s highlight the most important points.

  • There is a large object close to the CCTV camera – tree, wall, lamp post, etc.). Such proximity can lead to “reflection” of IR illumination, and at the same time to CCTV camera blindness.
  • The CCTV camera is aimed at a glowing lantern or at a sunrise/sunset. This also results in CCTV camera blindness or image illumination.
  • IR diodes in the dome CCTV camera are under its body. In this case, the backlight is reflected from the housing into the lens. The result is that the CCTV camera stops “seeing” at night.
  • Dirty lens glass or dome CCTV camera sphere. A very simple, but surprisingly common cause of poor image quality.
  • The CCTV camera is installed on a metal or conductive surface without grounding. This is trivially dangerous, because it causes the risk of short circuits and even the CCTV camera catching fire.
  • The CCTV camera is at a low altitude. A real find for criminals and vandals!
  • The dome CCTV camera is installed without proper protection from above. If the model does not have a high degree of resistance to dust and moisture (at least IP66), moisture form of rain or snow can get inside the equipment.
  • The CCTV camera is installed in close proximity to high-voltage power lines. This causes not only a high risk of electric shock, but also provokes interference in image transmission.

7. Bad Internet

Probably everyone knows about such a problem, but not everyone is aware of its depth. By the expression “bad Internet” we primarily mean two points: low connection speed and changes in flow transmission. And if everything is clear with the first parameter, then in the second case, even at high speeds, sags and entire seconds of video may drop out. So make sure that the speed of your Internet is adequate for both input and output, and the connection is stable, without losing data packets.

8. Incorrect cable connection

It is not good if the cable of the installed CCTV camera is less than 30 cm from the power cable. It is a very bad idea to put the wires of the video surveillance system and the home electrical network in one box. This is especially true for analog CCTV cameras. Therefore, it is always worth laying the CCTV camera switching separately. So there will be no obstacles or unnecessary picture jumps in the image.

The second point is the considerable distance between the CCTV camera and the recorder. For a coaxial cable, problems with image transmission can begin as early as 500 meters. And the optimal distance is the “hundred meter” familiar to many. It is always better to work with the correct lengths of cable than to be faced with the fact that the video signal does not arrive normally, or the CCTV camera does not have enough power. If we are talking about IP CCTV cameras with a POE system, then the distance to the recorder should be 50-80 meters.

When dealing with an analog system, it is worth remembering that problems may also arise when connecting several CCTV cameras to one power supply unit. Imagine that we have two CCTV cameras. One is at a distance of 10 meters from the power supply unit, the other is at a distance of 50 meters. So, after six months, you can unexpectedly encounter, for example, the failure of the IR illumination of the remote CCTV camera. And the issue here is not the quality of the equipment. It is all about incorrect switching. Therefore, we advise using a separate power supply for each CCTV camera. Why? The CCTV camera must receive its “legal” 12 volts and the correct amperage. And a considerable distance can cause a drop in power supply.

And, of course, always and everywhere you should use the right cables. Trying to save money, some installers “throw away” aluminum or steel wires. But what may be OK for budget Internet in the entrance, will not work for the video surveillance system. Such cables simply will not transmit a normal video stream. Our minimum is copper twisted pair of category 5e. We will not emphasize the correct crimping of the twisted pair. This is an axiom!

9. Low-quality or inappropriate third-party equipment

Use quality routers! We usually recommend the following brands: MikroTik, Zyxel, Cisco, HP, Linksys. Everything will be fine with them. The same can be said about POE equipment. All the above mentioned brands make decent switches.

Hard drives! This is generally the key to success for a video surveillance system. Partizan is an authorized European dealer of Toshiba and we use HDDs of this brand for our recorders. We consider its products to be ideal in view of:

  • Possibility of long-term stable work in 24/7 mode
  • Simultaneous recording support from 32 CCTV cameras
  • Ability to withstand multiple write/overwrite cycles
  • Spindle rotation speed optimal for NVR
  • Resistance to vibrations, high temperature, voltage drops
  • Correct interface (Sata 3)
  • High data transfer rate

10. Incorrect calculation of power and quality of components

You should not save money on third-party components of the video system! Let’s say, the cost of a high-quality power supply unit and a low-quality one will not differ that much. This is a matter of tens of dollars, not, say, hundreds or thousands. But you should always remember that a low-quality product can damage the equipment or cause the quality of the image to deteriorate (bands and waves in the picture, etc.).

We recommend using power supplies with an additional power reserve of at least 30% compared to the expected power consumption of the video surveillance system. It will definitely not be superfluous, and it will protect you and the client from unpleasant surprises.

Of course, these are far from all the mistakes that happen in our field. However, by keeping at least these simple points in mind, you can make life much easier for yourself and your customers. As they say, go and install quality, professional CCTV and do not make more mistakes.

 

What happens in Balkan Bet Casino, stays in Balkan Bet Casino A UNV LED Project

Balkan Bet , one of Serbia ‘ s largest casino chains , was founded in 2000 and took its name from the location of the first open payment point in the Balkan Hotel. Nowadays, Balkan Bet owns more than 120 branches throughout Serbia.

As part of its core business, the company has its own production and offers good odds for sporting betting. In addition, more than 350 standard games for football matches and more than 400 special games for other sports are on offer at any given time.

In addition to betting, Balkan Bet also has slot machines; there are also bars in the pleasant ambience of the restaurant offering a wide range of drinks at affordable prices.

Balkan Bet decided to upgrade the current display equipment to a more advanced LED solution indoors and outdoors starting off with one pilot store. For the indoor LED screen, apart from the normal LED screen with 2 square meters, Balkan Bet also required a cuboid structure with seamless connection between four rectangle screens, around 5 square meters in total. For the outdoor LED screen, waterproof and higher brightness is a must. Thus UNV adopts IP65 Module Ingress protection and higher brightness to guarantee it steady and adaptive in outdoor environment. What’s more, customer also asked for a very high quality product as well as easy maintenance due to the installation environment.

Uniview and its distributor recommend Indoor fine pixel LED MW7225-M, cost effective module from XM series and outdoor routine pixel LED MW7504 in KS series.
Indoor cost-effective fine pixel pure module LED solution, MW7225-M, adopts precision manufacturing materials like top brand LED bulbs, power supply & control system and passes 680 strict tests during LED production with extensive certifications to ensure stability and reliability.

Thanks to the non –cabinet design, the module LED solution can be installed directly on the wall with steel frame for ultra-thin application and acquire better heat dissipation. Meanwhile, the compact and standard module size guarantees flexible splicing. Since the module unit size is smaller, the splicing can be flexible enough to realize the 90 ° included angle splicing.

Real seamless splicing and perfect display effect provides customer Immersive visual experience. To better protect eyes of viewers, UNV LED is equipped with eye protection technology, image enhancement and low brightness with high gray scale.

Besides, complete front maintenance mode and hot plug highly improve maintenance efficiency and make installation more convenient.
In Balkan Bet four side LED wall project, two image receiver sending boxes are used to realize display two different image on both side of the four side wall, fully meet the requirement of partner.

In Summary, as a pioneer and leading global manufacturer of IP video surveillance, UNV also aims to be Global Professional Display Product and Solution provider.
More information please visit www.uniview.com. If you have any business query, please contact huangluyu@uniview.com.

Hikvision announces its Webcam debut

June 1st, 2021 – Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competence, today announced the launch of its brand-new webcam products to the global market. The product family currently comprises four different series – Ultra, Pro, Live, and Value – designed for various scenarios and user groups, and with bespoke feature sets.

According to industry analyst firms, the global live streaming market is expected to continue growing significantly the coming years. The increase in video streaming among citizens and businesses in all verticals is reported as the main driver for market growth, with content creators diversifying their material and activities, and connecting with audiences in new ways. In addition, complete and partial lockdowns during the COVID-19 crisis also positively impacted the live streaming industry.

To provide immersive video conferencing and streaming experiences, users need webcams that deliver high-resolution imaging and excellent-quality sound in a range of scenarios. Hikvision has designed and developed its new webcam range to meet this need.

Webcams for a range of applications and scenarios

Hikvision Ultra and Pro webcams for remote conferencing
The Hikvision Ultra series of webcams are specifically designed for remote conferencing. The highlight of this series is its PTZ control capability, which offers 5x optical zoom capabilities. This means that users can see meeting presentations or discussions without straining their eyes. Additionally, PTZ control allows users to pan across 330°, helping them adjust their viewing angle easily, without missing a thing.

Hikvision Live webcams for live streaming
The cube-shaped Hikvision Live series of webcams is designed for live streaming, eCommerce, and gaming applications. If a product is being presented in a live program, for example, the webcam view can be changed – both horizontally and vertically – thanks to magnetic mountings on all four sides of the casing.

These webcams also offer Sharp Auto Focus, which ensures that images of people and objects are sharp and clear at all times. Importantly, the webcams’ ‘touchable supplemental LED light’ feature enables users to adjust brightness in accordance with the surrounding environment.

Hikvision Value webcams for online education
The Hikvision Value series is our range of entry level webcams. These have a compact design, making them perfect for online education applications that connect school teachers and students.
The webcam comes with a built-in microphone, which incorporates advanced algorithms to reduce noise and improve sound quality. Its wide-angle lens provides maximum coverage, with no image distortion. This is particularly useful for teachers giving lessons in a classroom, where both the teacher and the blackboard, or wall-mounted screen, can be viewed clearly in a single frame.

Easy and flexible installation
All Hikvision webcams are driver-free, offering ‘plug-and-play’ installation via a standard USB interface. This allows users to begin conferencing or streaming in seconds.

All Hikvision webcams can also be flexibly mounted on users’ equipment, on tables, laptops, monitors, or tripods.

Importantly, Hikvision webcams are equipped with a dedicated PC-based client software, called HIKIN. Users can use this software for video previews, and to configure image and sound parameters. Notably, the webcams can be used with all the leading third-party conferencing platforms with video parameter configured using a simple drop-down menu.

Contact Hikvision for more details
All Hikvision webcams are delivered with a standard 2-year warranty, giving end users reliability and peace of mind.

To find out more about Hikvision webcams, and how they can meet your specific application needs, visit our product page, or contact us today!

Dahua Delivers an Elite Security Solution for a Luxury Hotel in Italy

HANGZHOU, CHINA / September 10, 2015 —The Villa d’Este has been nestled in Cernobbio for almost 150 years. It was built in 1568 as a private residence and was transformed into a hotel in 1873. The Villa itself is a great example of Renaissance architecture and its luxurious rooms are located majestically along the shore of Lake Como. For years, many international awards have been bestowed upon Villa d’Este as the most wonderful hotel in the world. It has received numerous prestigious international awards for excellence.
Through the centuries, countless celebrities have stayed in this beautiful hotel, including kings and queens, presidents, Hollywood stars, writers, musicians, singers, designers, politicians, etc. The first important guest was Giorgio Ricordi who invited famous composers Giuseppe Verdi e Giacomo Puccini. Additionally, celebrities like Alfred Hitchcock, Frank Sinatra, Leopold, King of Belgium, King Vittorio Emanuele, the Princess of Monaco, Barbara Streisand, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, John Kennedy, Gorbachev, Churchill, the Shah of Persia, Maria Callas, Onassis, just to name a few have all been guests at the Ville d’Este. Also, each year the hotel hosts internationally cultural events like the “Workshop Ambrosetti”, a benchmark for the highest levels of politics, finance and industry; and the “Concorsod’ Eleganza Villa d’Este”, an annual world-wide event for classic cars with custom bodywork.

Dahua, in conjunction with Videotrend, was paid the highest compliment as it was asked to secure this spectacular venue. The challenge was to set up a highly professional video surveillance system with the specialist installer Emit di Lecco for its property protection, while ensuring the most absolute privacy for the celebrity guests. The security system exerts strict monitoring for the entrances, parking lots and other outdoor areas to greatly eliminate possible unsafe factors. In total, the hotel has installed 75unitscomprised of different camera types from the Dahua Eco Savvy 2.0 series.

Dahua’s latest 2.0 series features a 4-megapixel progressive-scan CMOS, which delivers high quality images at 20fps.The end result is an image twice as clear as a traditional 1080p camera. The series features an impressive range of smart detection features, including face detection, tripwire detection, and intrusion detection. These features mean that users are equipped with more precise video analysis and, as a result, greater security efficiency. Eco-savvy 2.0 also boasts WDR image enhancement technology, triple video streams, and Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS). The wide dynamic range (120dB) ensures the cameras offer impressively high performance in scenes that are backlit as well as those situated in dark areas, which has traditionally been challenging for surveillance cameras.

The majority ofthe cameras are installed mainly in the primary areas for monitoring. The camera is equipped with CMOS progressive scan sensor, featuring 4MP resolution which provides high quality images at 20 fps. Thanks to the powerful sensor, images are twice as clear as traditional cameras 1080p (2MP) which affords the hotel better protection with finer details.

In addition to these cameras, Dahua also upgrades the NVRs for the hotel which is NVR6000. It supports max 128 channel IP cameras input with 1080P real-time live view. It is able to provide smooth video streams as well.

Moreover, the hotel has simultaneously installed Dahua VDP system for the interior of the villa. Dahua video door phone is specially designed for the modern intelligent Villa. It features outdoor visual intercom, face recognition access control, card unlock, indoor monitor unlock, and camera surveillance. The outdoor station is made with an aluminum alloy panel with an ultrathin machine. The indoor monitor is very sleek looking and easy for installing and removing. A complete parking guidance system solution, including monitoring, recording, analysis and license plate reading was also installed. All the information is recorded and classified for rapid access of information when searching for a particular event.

“We delivered the most advanced comprehensive product series to secure Ville d’Este. Compared to other suppliers, Dahua’s products offer the great advantage of high definition viewing, which enables users to see the details of the scenes and ensures safety as well,” said Elmer Zhang, Sales Director of Europe at Dahua Technology.” The proper use of our products in Ville d’Este has proven to be a great success, which we hope will encourage the installation of our products to serve more customers in the hospitality field.”

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a&s Adria – professional security magazine for providing total security solutions is a monthly circulating publication and a licenced representative of Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media for Adriatic region, which consists of following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, FYR Macedonia, Slovenia and Serbia.