As the need for privacy protection in live video grows, effective masking technology is essential. Many companies use conventional object detection and zone-setting, which cause challenges such as failures to distinguish between people and objects in background scenes, leading to potential privacy breaches and over-masking. IDIS has addressed these issues by developing IDIS Smart Privacy Masks, a patented technology that combines deep learning with object detection and heatmaps. It adjusts mosaic strength based on the scene, enhancing clarity while protecting privacy without hindering monitoring and investigations. Ideal for public spaces and institutions, education campuses, private enterprises, and transportation systems, IDIS Smart Privacy Masks sets a new standard in the security industry, fostering ethics of surveillance systems.

The Middle East, a crucial oil and gas production hub, faces significant security challenges in the upstream and midstream sectors . Geopolitical instability, particularly in countries like Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, disrupts production and transportation networks, with infrastructure often targeted by terrorist groups. As the industry digitizes, the threat of cyberattacks on critical systems like SCADA has grown, necessitating robust cybersecurity measures. Additionally, navigating local and international regulations regarding environmental protection and worker safety complicates operations, with non-compliance risking fines and reputational damage. In his latest blog, Dennis Choi, discusses how effective video surveillance is essential for enhancing security, safety and operational efficiency in these hazardous environments and addressing the sector’s unique challenges. To find out more click here.

Visitors at Intersec got a first look our new Edge AI Camera Plus range. The cameras offer users flexible options to enhance their video systems with advanced AI video analytics for prioritized locations, ensuring 24/7 monitoring and heightened vigilance. Commercially available in the next few months, the range includes dome (DC-D6831WRA) and bullet (DC-T6831WRAR) cameras equipped with tools to improve real-time surveillance and streamline footage search and review, enabling faster responses and more efficient investigations. Key features include IDIS A-Cut Monitoring, which automatically crops images and enables intuitive attribute searches. At the same time, the new onboard IDIS Deep Learning Analytics (IDLA) Pro functions enhance operational efficiency by supporting proactive monitoring. Users will be able to benefit from analytics functions in IDLA Pro, including crowd detection, abandoned object detection, removed object detection, fall detection, and violence detection as standard. The Edge AI Camera Plus range also boasts an intuitive, user-friendly interface for convenient operation and seamless integration with IDIS’s end-to-end solutions, ensuring compatibility with other IDIS products, delivering exceptional value, and minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO).

ENTP, part of Algeria’s Sonatrach Group, is essential for supplying petrochemicals and ensuring national energy security. To address evolving risks, ENTP launched the ENTP EYES project, focusing on modernizing video surveillance with AI-powered video analytics. Key goals of the project included, rapid incident response, preventative maintenance and safety improvement. EPE RETELEM SPA implemented an IDIS end-to-end solution across 70 dispersed sites utilizing IDIS Solution Suite VMS as the architecture enabled both centralized control and remote management via the IDIS Mobile Plus app. ENTP now benefits from IDIS Deep Learning Analytics, federation services, explosion-proof cameras, fisheyes and integration of third-party legacy equipment. Discover how ENTP, Sonatrach is reaping the benefits of its new IDIS AI-powered surveillance solution by clicking here.

In his latest insightful blog, Brendan Boyle, Director of Sales – Mobile, IDIS Americas considers the latest advances in video surveillance technology that are transforming how transit and bus operators manage their fleets. Modern camera systems now offer a comprehensive, 24/7 view of events around vehicles and facilities, while AI analytics simplify incident monitoring and response. Today’s bus fleet managers are leveraging these innovations to enhance service efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness. Emerging technologies are enabling seamless integration of video surveillance with fleet management systems, improving safety and optimizing operations through automated analytics. Advanced cameras can address safety concerns like passenger attacks and robbery while also providing a competitive edge by strategically using video data. To find out how this approach enhances service delivery and ensures the safety of passengers and staff read the full blog here.

IDIS Nederland has teamed up with SensoGuard to develop an innovative perimeter solution to overcome the unique challenges of protecting an expansive archaeological site. Multiple SensoGuard AIO XR sensors, buried underground, serve as an invisible early warning system capable of detecting even the slightest disturbances, such as footsteps, vehicle movement, or digging. Advanced IDIS AI PTZ cameras featuring 36x zoom, automated AI tracking, and night vision capabilities up to 400m are mounted on poles with an edge AI bullet camera for enhanced security, all powered by solar energy and equipped with 4G-LTE cellular connectivity. When a seismic sensor detects a potential intrusion, the nearest camera automatically focuses on the event's precise location. IDIS Deep Learning Analytics help verify the threat, accurately distinguishing between harmless wildlife and genuine security concerns. Discover how this integrated approach ensures robust protection for the site while preserving its cultural significance by reading the case study and watching the video.

Our 5MP IR PoE Extender Cameras simplify installation by allowing engineers to use existing wiring and eliminate the need for extra cabling. Delivering sharp, high-definition video up to 20 meters, with H.265 compression and IDIS Intelligent Codec technology, these latest PoE cameras ensure efficient bandwidth use. Compliant with IEE 802.3at (Class 4), they transmit power and data simultaneously, reducing setup complexity and costs. The NDAA-compliant range includes IR dome (DC-D4517RXP) and bullet (DC-T4517WRXP) models with durable IP66 and IK10-rated housings for protection against harsh environments and vandalism. The new models offer reliable, cost-effective wide-area surveillance for applications including public spaces, car parks, industrial and logistics sites, hospitals, and correctional facilities.

The IDIS Middle East team has partnered with Secure Logiq, a leading independent provider of specialized servers for HD surveillance, to deliver significant cost savings for large-scale video surveillance users across the region. This collaboration, particularly beneficial for critical infrastructure projects and extended storage applications in the Middle East, enables up to 40% savings on video storage hardware stacks. The partnership integrates IDIS’s feature-rich VMS, the IDIS Solution Suite, with Secure Logiq’s powerful H series servers, resulting in an optimized system. The integrated solution also addresses the rising demand for hybrid surveillance systems, combining cloud storage for critical footage with on-premise storage for the majority of video data. Both companies, with a strong presence in the Middle East, aim to enhance their offerings for demanding applications, including those requiring 90-day-plus storage, ensuring better value for enterprise-scale projects across the region. Read the full partnership announcement here.

IDIS took home the Visitor Management Innovator prize in the Benchmark Magazine Innovation Awards with our DC-I6212WRX video intercom which sets a new bar in the industry with its robust design and advanced features, including superior durability and an impressive NEMA 4X, IK10, and IP66 ratings. Judges recognized that first impressions count and the video intercom eliminates the hassle of guests or suppliers waiting for busy managers or other staff to physically open doors by allowing remote access. The DC-I6212WRX allows for clear two-way audio and video communication remotely, enabling staff to converse face-to-face with visitors. Replacing dated reception operations and clutter around entrances, the video intercoms deliver secure access control and high-quality video and audio, offering a modern, robust, scalable access and visitor management solution. To learn more about IDIS’s award-winning video intercom download the brochure here.