We are pleased to announce that IDIS’s acquisition of Costar Technologies, Inc., a leading U.S. provider of electronic security products, has been completed. The acquisition builds on a close ODM relationship between the two companies and allows a deeper focus on growth sectors. Customers will be able to buy Costar and IDIS solutions from either company and benefit from comprehensive coast-to-coast U.S. and Canadian coverage. Costar’s sales channels of over one hundred distributors and thousands of systems integrators will benefit from IDIS’s proven one-stop-shop model, making it easy for end-user customers to upgrade to NDAA compliant video solutions. Read the full story here.

IDIS America Sales Director, Jason Burrows, addresses retail security challenges, including the increased threat of organized crime rings that engage in other illegal activities such as drug dealing and human trafficking. These criminals are more likely to target CRAVED items – an acronym that refers to items that are 1) concealable, 2) removable, 3) available, 4) valuable, 5) enjoyable, and 6) disposable. As Jason explains, items with one or more of these characteristics are more likely to be stolen, and demand for this type of merchandise is high, but video surveillance is proving vital in tackling the problem. To read the complete blog, click here.

We are delighted to report that IDIS has been recognized with three New Product of the Year Awards from Security Today magazine. The IDIS AI Box for Surveillance (DV-1304-A) won in both the Video Surveillance Advanced Imaging Technologies and Video Surveillance Hardware and Accessories categories. The IDIS Edge AI 5MP Camera range won in the Video Surveillance Cameras – AI category. “IDIS continually brings to market innovative yet practical AI solutions that help systems integrators win and sustain new business,” notes Jason Burrows, Sales Director, IDIS America. Read more here.

IDIS video technology is playing an important role in the expansion of leading French cosmetic and beauty brand Yves Rocher across Türkiye. The company is using IDIS tech to reduce shrinkage, improve customer service, drive sales, and improve staff performance. A single 5MP IDIS fisheye camera (DC-Y6516WRX-A) in each store is managed and controlled via IDIS Center VMS locally, and IDIS Solution Suite at the head office. Stores are also equipped with an IDIS AI Box for Retail (DV-1304), which delivers a wide range of powerful analytics functions. This includes people counting, with data from all the stores transmitted to the ISS server, then collected in Yves Rocher’s SQL server for sharing with the company’s retail enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. This enables analysis of daily, weekly, and monthly sales turnover and visitor numbers, allowing better operational insights and more informed decision making. Read the complete case study by clicking here.

IDIS video technology’s industry-beating reputation for robust cybersecurity was given a further boost last month in a series of ethical hacking attempts at the ESS+ International Security Trade Fair in Columbia. IDIS was one of only three vendors willing to submit their technology for a public Video Security Product White Hacking event and defeated all attempted attacks. There is growing concern about the vulnerability of surveillance systems to malicious hacking, and the broad nature of current cyber threats was reflected in the ten attack types featured in the tests. The IDIS NDAA-compliant products subjected to attacks were an IDIS DR-6516P 6500 series H.265 4K recorder and an IDIS 4K vandal-resistant IR dome camera - popular hardware options that make up IDIS DirectIP plug-and-play and end-to-end video solutions. Find out more here.

Video surveillance has long been an essential weapon for retailers in the war against shrink. Recent technological advances and better implementation options are redefining how systems are designed and used. In our latest IDIS eBook, we explain the key developments, making this a useful at-a-glance backgrounder for anyone concerned with retail security. Topics covered include the rise of AI-powered analytics; improvements in camera performance; the availability of easier POS and video integration; the emergence of end-to-end solutions; fairer VMS license fee offerings and lower lifecycle costs, and the continuing move towards ethical supply chains and NDAA compliance. Download the free, one-click eBook here.

IDIS video technology is a key tool for Southern Health NHS Trust in its mission to provide the most effective care for patients and is being rolled out in a series of new build and upgrade projects. One of the latest is a refurbishment at the Parklands House outpatient facility, an installation completed by our integration partner Galeco Communications, using IDIS DirectIP technology to work within the timeframe of a complex construction schedule. A combination of IDIS 5MP IR fisheyes and 5MP domes ensures both comprehensive area coverage and targeted visibility of priority locations. The high-quality video evidence provided is a vital part of the Trust’s progressive treatment strategy. Read the full story here.

Retailers in many countries are turning to the latest generation video solutions to reduce vulnerability to shoplifting, save on costs, and provide better protection and reassurance for workers. As Jamie Barnfield, Senior Sales Director for IDIS Europe, explains here, a visible up-to-date video system can also have deterrent value. Every outlet is different of course, and in planning their security measures, retailers including national chains and small independent stores must consider the specifics of the location and customer demographics. But today’s solutions give them the flexibility to make that achievable and affordable – Jamie explains how here.

A new generation of AI-enhanced perimeter threat detection solutions is available to systems integrators and end-users, thanks to integration between IDIS Solution Suite (ISS) video management software (VMS) and SensoGuard seismic detection technology. The combination of SensoGuard’s military-grade and rugged seismic technology with IDIS AI-powered analytics adds a formidable new layer of security to any perimeter, while streamlining security control room operations and reducing workload for operators. The integration will drive further expansion into critical national infrastructure applications globally – learn more here.