We’re thrilled to launch the IDIS Lite Series of cameras that ensure a simple click-and-play set-up, a 3-axis design for easy pan, tilt, horizontal adjustment, and extended ONVIF compatibility. This makes the range ideal for small to medium applications, price-sensitive sectors, and highly competitive geographic markets. The Series includes a range of 2MP and 5MP dome, bullet, and turret cameras equipped with lenses that enable clear identification right from the center to the edge of every scene. The new IDIS Lite Protocol means cameras enhance compatibility with IDIS’s 4 to 64-channel NVRs and feature Sony Starvis CMOS image sensors to ensure crisp, high-definition monitoring and recording 24/7. The Lite Series cameras also come with IR illumination up to 30 meters, true WDR, automatic iris, IP66/67 ratings, SD card support, robust aluminum casings, and vandal-proof glass, ensuring exceptional performance even in harsh environments. Download the IDIS Lite Series brochure here or contact your local IDIS office or partner to learn more.

We are delighted to have published a new report, The Value and Benefits of End-to-End AI Video, covering the most widely used deep-learning powered analytics functions, exploring their key capabilities and benefits, as well as highlighting potential pitfalls for users and systems integrators to avoid. The eBook covers widely used video analytics functions, including people counting, occupancy monitoring, object detection, line crossing, heat maps, face detection, and alerts based on configured trigger events. We’ve included key five steps to support risk-free adoption of AI video, and detailed why end-to-end solutions are now delivering benefits from AI with fewer risks, resulting in lower operating costs and better total cost of ownership (TCO) value for end-users. Download the free report with just one click here.

Indian Railways has embarked on a significant modernization journey by upgrading its safety systems with the help of IDIS India and systems integrator M2M Cybernetics. The collaboration has enhanced the safety and efficiency of Asia’s largest rail networks, ensuring a safer travel experience for millions of passengers. The project's first phase in the Eastern region involved a video surveillance upgrade that integrated advanced surveillance and monitoring systems across 230 railway stations. IDIS has provided state-of-the-art technology, including 4K cameras and deep learning video analytics operated from the enterprise-level IDIS Solution Suite VMS, enabling centralized and local real-time monitoring and faster responses to potential safety and security threats and operational issues. Download the first phase case study here.

The EU AI Act, enshrined into law in August 2024, represents a global first in setting comprehensive regulations for artificial intelligence. Just as GDPR reshaped global data privacy standards, this new legislation is set to influence markets beyond the EU, raising the bar for developing and deploying AI technologies, including video surveillance systems. At the same time, users, integrators, and suppliers of AI-powered video surveillance must consider the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This blog from Carlo Kuijer, CEO of IDIS Nederland, considers how to meet the EU AI Act by fostering trustworthy AI-powered surveillance while upholding fundamental rights, safety, and ethical principles while mitigating risks. At the same time, Kuijer looks at how to improve the cybersecurity of connected devices, including those in video surveillance systems, to meet the regulatory and ethical standards of the CRA. Get ahead of the game by reading Carlo’s expert blog here.

St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic High School in Cheshire, England has upgraded its security with an IDIS surveillance solution, enhancing safety and efficiency. The school, serving ages 11 to 16, initially adopted CCTV over 20 years ago. By 2016, the outdated analog system needed replacement. Our system integration partner, Apex Network Solutions won the project based on a complete network infrastructure upgrade and IDIS solution comprising 72 IDIS 4K IR bullets and domes, 32-channel NVRs, and the IDIS Mobile Plus app, all managed by the enterprise-level IDIS Solution Suite VMS. The system was operational within six months, deterring vandalism and promoting a positive environment. Facilities staff can monitor remotely, and the low maintenance costs allow for ongoing expansions, ensuring long-term adaptability and effectiveness. Learn more by reading the full case study by clicking here.

IDIS is collaborating with its integration partner Volga Electronic at the Balkans gaming BEGE Expo, held at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria, from November 27th to 28th. Visit the IDIS and Volga team in booth 2.13 to discover how both companies have delivered cutting-edge video surveillance and AI-powered analytics for major new casino resorts across the Balkans and Northern Cyprus to strengthen security, safety, and operational efficiency. Technology on show will include IDIS Solution Suite, a cost-effective and modular enterprise-class VMS featuring federation services for centralized monitoring and distributed control functionality, as well as the latest in AI-powered analytics, including people counting, heat maps, and occupancy monitoring to gain actionable business intelligence to help casino operators gain a competitive edge in the growing gaming market by providing the ultimate guest and gaming experience. To book a meeting or demonstration, contact our casino and gaming expert, Koray Ozyildirim, by emailing koray@idisglobal.com.

Merit International, a leading casino operator in the Balkans, has recently implemented an advanced IDIS video solution at their newest luxury establishment, the Starlit Casino and Hotel Resort in Budva, Montenegro. The IDIS surveillance solution is part of the company's ongoing efforts to enhance its operations and guest experience across its impressive portfolio of properties. Merit International aims to achieve multiple objectives simultaneously, including elevating its security measures, ensuring guests' and staff' safety and peace of mind, and improving customer service by allowing for more efficient monitoring and responsiveness to guests’ needs. The following deployment stage is set to boost overall business efficiency, potentially streamlining operations and resource allocation and play a crucial role in maintaining Merit’s competitive edge and reputation for excellence. You can read the entire case study here.

Casino operators have historically been among the most enthusiastic adopters of video surveillance technology. Recent trends indicate a growing demand for even more sophisticated solutions, particularly across Europe, and an appetite for tourist hotspots in the Middle East to expand their attraction portfolio for an increasingly eclectic mix of travelers. Our latest free guidance focuses on the casino sector and outlines the emergence of a new generation of major resort casinos. These developments encompass luxury hotels, cutting-edge gaming environments, high-end retail spaces, wellness centers, and leisure facilities, all exhibiting a solid demand for advanced camera systems. This evolution reflects the casino industry's commitment to enhancing security, operational efficiency, and the overall guest and gaming experience in an increasingly competitive market. Download our eBook with one click here.