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VIVOTEK, a global security solution provider, announces the integration of its Deep Search Plugin into the Network Optix (Nx) platform, marking another milestone in its commitment to open Video Management System (VMS) ecosystems and Edge AI innovation. The integration enables VIVOTEK’s AI cameras to deliver advanced search intelligence directly within the Nx interface, empowering users to operate and investigate incidents without changing their established workflows. Advanced search functions Through the Deep Search Plugin, users can leverage several advanced search functions: Scene Search (Post-Search): Allows users to draw Smart VCA rules (intrusion, line crossing, loitering) on recorded video to find events, even if those rules weren't preset for alarms. Attribute Search: Granular filtering by person/vehicle type, clothing color, and accessories. Re-Search: Allows users to select a specific face or body “vector” from initial search results to track the same individual across multiple camera feeds. This feature is scheduled for release in an upcoming update. Improving operational efficiency “By embedding Edge AI intelligence directly into the Nx platform, we empower customers to accelerate investigations, enhance situational awareness, maximize the value of their existing infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency,” said Shengfu Cheng, Vice President of OBM Business Group, VIVOTEK. “As AI adoption in security operations accelerates, interoperability and scalability are essential. This integration reinforces VIVOTEK’s commitment to enabling proactive, data-driven security strategies.” “VIVOTEK’s Deep Search integration is a strong example of what an open platform enables: giving customers more choice in how they apply Edge AI while staying within the Nx interface and the workflows they already rely on. With the plugin, teams can add VIVOTEK’s search capabilities quickly and scale across deployments without adding complexity,” said by James Cox, VP of Business Development and Marketing, Network Optix. Solution integration ecosystem The plugin is officially listed on the Nx Marketplace, and provides seamless integration for system integrators and enterprise users. The solution will also be showcased at ISC West this year. Looking ahead, VIVOTEK will continue expanding its solution integration ecosystem, empowering businesses of all sizes to adopt scalable, AI-driven security solutions across diverse deployment scenarios.

barox Kommunikation AG is delighted to announce the launch of their new technology partnership with Network Optix, the latest addition to their extensive integration portfolio with market pioneering VMS and PSIM providers. This new integration is designed to transform the management and support of Network Optix Nx Witness video networks. Utilizing the new barox Network Optix plug-in, Nx Witness users will be able to capitalize on a greater depth of integration capabilities. Key features include extensive diagnostics, PoE management, CPU temperature analysis, and network health monitoring, all presented within a user-friendly intuitive GUI. Addition to the barox portfolio This addition to the barox portfolio is the latest in an extensive range of integration plug-ins available from barox, the market pioneering manufacturer of Ethernet switches designed specifically to meet the ever-increasing demands of IP video networks. Featuring advanced integration, cyber security and network diagnostic tools, barox switches have become the solution of choice for public space, CNI, utilities, transport hubs, data centers, government, military, oil & gas and other high security applications. Integration solution of choice One of the many reasons why barox Ethernet switches are fast becoming the integration solution of choice, is their enhanced diagnostic data, showing the status of cameras and switches on a graphical chart – this enables the fast pinpointing of network or device issues, where faults and outages can be diagnosed remotely. For example, if a network camera fails to respond, barox switches can be used to autonomously send a re-boot command, saving invaluable device downtime and in many cases can bring a device back online to resolve the issue with no engineer involvement. In the case of a security breach, devices can be disabled at user level to maintain system operation, whilst full remote control of PoE on ports allows users to re-set or switch them off if required. This advanced capability stands barox apart from other network equipment manufacturers and has proven to be an invaluable asset and quite literally, ‘game-changing’ in the management of high security video surveillance networks. Integral part to security infrastructure “Switches are an integral part to security infrastructure, they are the nervous system of any enterprise video system,” says James Cox, VP, Business Development at Network Optix, adding “What barox has achieved with their integration into our Nx Witness platform enables users to gain full control of their systems without having to interrupt their operations. We look forward to collaborating with barox further and creating more stable and manageable enterprise video solutions.” “I am thrilled to be announcing this collaboration between barox and Network Optix,” says Sarah Moss, barox Sales Manager UK & Eire, adding “This integration brings together two industry leaders to deliver smarter, more powerful systems and network management tools for our customers, and showcases how our latest switch products and tech partnerships are reshaping the future of the industry.”

barox Kommunikation AG is delighted to announce the launch of their new technology partnership with Network Optix, the latest addition to their already extensive integration portfolio with market-pioneering VMS and PSIM providers. This new integration is to be officially launched at The Security Event, 8-10 April 2025, NEC, Birmingham and is set to transform the management and support of Nx Witness video networks. Depth of integration capabilities Nx Witness users will have the option to fully explore the depth of integration At the barox stand, located in Hall 5, J50, Nx Witness users will have the opportunity to fully explore the depth of integration capabilities. Key features include extensive diagnostics, PoE management, CPU temperature analysis, and network health monitoring, all presented within a user-friendly intuitive GUI. Latest range of plug-ins   This addition to the barox portfolio is the latest in the extensive range of plug-ins available from barox, the market-pioneering manufacturer of Ethernet switches designed specifically for the demands of IP video networks.  Nx Witness will be showcased alongside barox’s long-established technology partners, Milestone, Genetec, and Genesys by ISM - the NPSA-approved, CAPSS-certified command and control platform. Advanced integration capability and cyber features Enhanced diagnostic data showing the status of cameras and switches on a graphical chart With the advanced integration capability and cyber features, as well as sophisticated network diagnostic tools, visitors to the stand will learn why barox switches are the solution of choice for public space, CNI, utilities, transport hubs, data centers, Government, military, oil & gas and other high security applications. With barox Ethernet switch integration, enhanced diagnostic data showing the status of cameras and switches on a graphical chart, enabling the fast pinpointing of network or device issues - faults and outages can be diagnosed remotely. Remote control of PoE For example, if a network camera fails to respond, barox switches can be used to autonomously send a re-boot command, saving invaluable device downtime and, in many cases, can bring a device back online/resolve the issue with no engineer involvement. In the case of a security breach, devices can be disabled at the user level to maintain operation, while full remote control of PoE on ports allows users to re-set or switch them off if required.  Unparalleled integration capability barox will introduce the latest additions to its Ethernet switch line-up with remote reboot features This advanced capability stands barox apart from other network equipment manufacturers and has proven to be an invaluable asset and quite literally, ‘game-changing’ in the management of high security video surveillance networks.  In addition to its unparalleled integration capability, barox will introduce the latest additions to its Ethernet switch line-up, along with some game-changing new remote reboot features on the media converter range. How the latest switch products and tech partnerships “We're thrilled to announce that barox is returning to TSE again, showcasing our game-changing integrations with some of the industry's top technology partners, including Genesys by ISM, Genetec, Milestone, and our newest partner, Network Optix,” says Sarah Moss, barox Sales Manager UK & Eire. “TSE provides an incredible opportunity for us to connect with our amazing customers, and we invite them to come and see firsthand how our latest switch products and tech partnerships are reshaping the future of the industry.”

GSX 2022 this week in Atlanta highlights the changing role of security in the enterprise. The role of the security director increasingly will encompass facets of cybersecurity as well as physical security. Transitioning to an operation that incorporates both disciplines requires a workforce that embraces education and building new skills. Education and the opportunity to build new skills are evident everywhere at GSX, including in the hundreds of education sessions and also in the knowledge shared on the show floor in the exhibit hall. Risk-Based decisions “I really just do physical security.” That used to be a common phrase in the industry, but no more. In addition to ‘upskilling,’ security practitioners also need to speak the language of business and to insert the concepts of security into that language. Fast changes in security are challenging today’s professionals to keep up. The GSX education sessions seek to meet the need. Embracing ESRM includes a complete change in the thinking and approach to security Among the topics at the GSX conference is ESRM (Enterprise Security Risk Management), a security approach that focuses on risk-based decisions and partnerships with asset owners. It’s an approach that requires a holistic view of security risk. Embracing ESRM includes a complete change in the thinking and approach to security. Rather than seeking ‘approval’ for security decisions, security professionals identify risks and possible mitigation strategies and present them to management. Shaping access control Activity in the exhibit hall was brisk on the first day, which was heartening to those who attended a vastly downsized show last year in Orlando. At this show, there is even carpeting. Trends lead the lively discussions at GSX. In a presentation on the show floor Monday, manufacturer Brivo shared top trends that are shaping access control. The trends include: Hybrid work is here to stay. Some 60% of respondents to a Brivo survey said access control is extremely or very important to the hybrid work model. Providing immense value to an organization, access data helps to manage occupancy and is part of the larger discussion of facility utilization. Data analytics is ‘mission critical.’ Combining data from multiple sources, including access control, becomes powerful when leveraged using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools. Applications such as anomaly detection help companies improve operations. Some 65% of respondents to the Brivo survey say integrating access control with other technologies is an important trend. Keeping people healthy Other trends identified by Brivo include mobile credentialing and security centralization (cloud) Other trends identified by Brivo include mobile credentialing and security centralization (cloud). Among other exhibitors, Johnson Controls is focusing in their booth on solutions, not products, including the convergence of physical security into the digital space. The OpenBlue system is a digital platform that incorporates security, HVAC, fire/life safety, and building operations in a single platform that is the ‘nerve center’ of an organization. Increasingly, the areas ‘security’ is responsible for are expanding. During the COVID pandemic, for example, security had to embrace a role in keeping people healthy (as well as safe). The challenges of the pandemic accelerated the OpenBlue portfolio as more security professionals expanded their role. Security operations center “Moving into the digital space, and digitizing what used to be a security operations center, enables us to increase automation and enable security operations to respond more quickly,” said Kenneth Poole, Johnson Controls’ Vice President, National Accounts, North America Building Solutions. Security directors are responsible for things they have never been responsible for before" “Surprisingly a lot of customers are being forced into new areas,” Poole added. “Security directors are responsible for things they have never been responsible for before.” Poole says he is encouraged by the willingness of ‘old school’ security directors to embrace the new reality. Azena’s approach to supplying edge-based camera applications on an ‘app store’ is gaining momentum. Several new applications are being announced at GSX, among the 110 apps on the Azena app store. Apps can be loaded onto Azena-enabled cameras manufactured by Bosch, Hanwha, Vivotek, BST, TopView, and Ability. Video management system Azena has simplified the integration of its app solutions, enabling developers to make only slight changes to an app and ensure it is compatible with the largest video management system (VMS) platforms, including Milestone, Genetec, and NX Witness. A wizard on the camera enables simplified mapping of data analytics to events in a VMS system. New applications in the Azena app store include video sensors to prevent ‘bed fall’ accidents in hospitals and healthcare facilities, incidents that can cost $35,000 on average and account for $34 billion in the United States in a year. The app identifies video signs of an imminent bed fall, such as excessive movement in bed. The analytics run inside the camera and the video feed doesn’t leave the device, so there are no privacy concerns. An Azena app is installed in a camera mounted on ‘Yellow,’ the ‘robot dog’ manufactured by Boston Dynamics Effectiveness of metal detectors Another new application is gun detection that can augment the effectiveness of metal detectors. Also, an Azena app is installed in a camera mounted on ‘Yellow,’ the ‘robot dog’ manufactured by Boston Dynamics and configured for security applications by Prosegur. An Azena app is installed in a Vivotek AI box on the back of the dog; it can detect fire, smoke, and moved luggage. Azena apps for flare and leak detection are becoming more popular in the oil and gas industries, and there are camera apps that can monitor tank levels. Cisco Meraki is introducing two new camera models at GSX, with 4K and 4MP options, a terabyte of storage for 4K, and 256Gb of storage for 4MP. Air quality sensors The cameras will allow most customers to record 30 to 90 days of video in the camera at the edge The cameras will allow most customers to record 30 to 90 days of video in the camera at the edge. Also at the show, they introduced a push button and air quality sensors that are easy to incorporate into a Cisco Meraki application. Cisco Meraki also offers a dashboard that is integrated with the rest of the product portfolio to enable users to view devices on the same interface and in the same ‘pane of glass.’ For physical security users, there is the Meraki Vision Portal, which enables physical security users to run a more effective investigation. Features include a floor plan view and the ability to switch among multiple cameras. Users can instantly search videos using ‘motion search’ to easily find an event in a video.