Benchmark

Welcome to the June issue of Benchmark Magazine. This month you’ll have great reads on the products that have made it as finalists for the Benchmark Innovation awards, and you can vote for the companies you think deserve to receive your recognition.

IDIS’ AI Box for surveillance, the DV-1304-A, was nominated as a finalist at the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2023, Surveillance Innovation (CCTV) category. The device fills the gap in the market for entry-level to mediumsized applications by providing a scalable four-channel option at a fraction of the price of other modes of AI, making it easier to harness the power of deep learning analytics.

Pyronix’s CarDefender has been nominated as a finalist in this year’s Alarm/Detection innovation category.

Vicon’s Valerus 23.2 is a finalist in the Video Monitoring Solution category. Vicon’s highsecurity VMS solution offers a centralised endto-end security ecosystem for any project at any scale. Available as a one-time license fee, users know exactly what to expect and all the cash savings they’ll have from the optimised storage, bandwidth, and energy use are theirs to keep.

Intratone SC-03 intercom is recognised for Its innovative design, advanced features, and straightforward user interface that reduce operational costs and enhance overall security in the Visitors Management Innovation category.

WebeyeCMS, Webeye’s cloud-based security solution, has been nominated for the third consecutive year in the Could/SaaS category.

Texecom Monitor offers unparalleled analytics and software capabilities and empowers users with a comprehensive and intelligent security solution. We contacted Hugh Devereux, Head of Product Management at Texecom, to determine why Monitor should win the Analytics and Software Innovation Award.

Johnson Controls’ IQ Wi-Fi 6 is a finalist in the Network and Connectivity category. IQ Wi-Fi 6, the first Wi-Fi system purpose-built for pros from Qolsys by Johnson Controls, provides a reliable solution with a simple installation and a super-fast network.

Paxton has been nominated for Innovator (Company) of the Year in the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2023. Their two access control solutions, Net2 and Paxton10, are also shortlisted for the Visitor Management Innovation and Video Management Software Innovation awards.

Before leaving you to read about the BIA2023, I wanted to share my opinion on Panorama’s investigative programme on Chinese-made CCTV. While the program highlighted valid concerns regarding privacy and security, it is crucial to approach these discussions nuance, avoiding the stigmatisation of products based on their country of origin.

Surveillance systems should include robust safeguards and privacy measures, regardless of their origin. To ensure good security measures, data encryption must be rigorous, secure network protocols must be followed, and potential vulnerabilities must be patched regularly. By placing emphasis on the establishment and enforcement of rigorous security standards, we can mitigate potential risks and protect individuals’ privacy, irrespective of the camera’s manufacturer.

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