On November 21, Ajax Systems hosted its sixth Ajax Special Event, an annual showcase of the company’s latest technologies and devices, which previously attracted over 2,000,000 online views. Moreover, 2024's offline events gather together professionals at 132 events in 43 countries.
Product updates and releases
The presentation focused on the product updates and releases across all Ajax portfolios:
- IndoorCam
- DoorBell
- MotionCam Outdoor HighMount (PhOD) Jeweller
- Hub BP Jeweller
- SpeakerPhone Jeweller
- Curtain Outdoor Jeweller
- Superior MotionCam HD (PhOD) Jeweller
- Superior MotionCam AM (PhOD) Jeweller
- LightSwitch (1-gang, 3-way, and 4-way) series
The company also introduced a suite of software and service updates, improving integration, usability, and overall performance across the Ajax security ecosystem.
Fire and life safety, comfort, and automation
Ajax Systems has demonstrated that the products of different categories seamlessly integrate
Ajax Systems has proven that it not only continues to take new heights in intrusion protection but also confidently navigates relatively new horizons of fire and life safety, comfort, and automation, as well as video surveillance.
More so, Ajax Systems has demonstrated that the products of different categories seamlessly integrate into one Ajax system and enhance each other.
Strategic changes
Strategic changes in the Ajax portfolio segmentation were also unveiled. As a result, four new product categories were revealed: Intrusion protection, Fire and life safety, Comfort and automation, and Video surveillance.
Such a comprehensive solution offers numerous benefits to end users and infinite business opportunities to professionals.
Ajax Systems updates the segmentation of its portfolio
Ajax Systems is a fast-growing company with a remarkable pace of releases. The portfolio grows by 30 unique products each year. However, such a remarkable pace has its side effects. The portfolio is becoming less clear as it grows.
For this reason, it introduces its new segmentation - simpler, clearer, and intuitive.
Several key changes
Superior covers wireless Jeweller devices and wired Fibra devices intended for high-profile projects
There are several key changes. First of all, there are four new product categories - Intrusion protection, Fire and life safety, Comfort and automation, and Video surveillance. Intrusion protection is further subdivided. It has two product lines: Baseline and Superior.
Baseline encompasses wireless Jeweller devices; for intrusion only. Superior covers wireless Jeweller devices and wired Fibra devices intended for high-profile projects. The line also has dedicated hub models: Hub Hybrid (2G) and Hub Hybrid (4G).
IndoorCam: a domesticated professional security
Ajax Systems announces one of the most awaited Ajax products ever - IndoorCam, a Wi-Fi security camera with a PIR sensor, built-in AI, and a fallback communication channel. It is perfect for homes, restaurants, shops, or any other sites where using wired solutions would be an inconvenience.
Equipped with a 4 MP camera, HDR, and IR illumination of up to 8 m, the device ensures a rich-in-detail image quality both day and night. The PIR sensor detects movement at a distance of up to 4 m, while built-in AI recognises people, pets, or vehicles. The camera also features a highly sensitive microphone and a top-notch speaker for two-way communication without echo or background noises.
- Availability: IndoorCam will be available to order in Q1 2025.
DoorBell: Professional security at the front door
While the video surveillance category is on the rise, it receives an obvious addition - Ajax DoorBell, a video doorbell with built-in AI, PIR sensor, and control via apps.
DoorBell delivers excellent video and audio quality. Thanks to a 4 MP camera with HDR and IR illumination of up to 6 m, images are clear and sharp regardless of lighting conditions. In-house noise and echo canceling solutions and enhanced sound output enable users to talk and hear clearly, even in noisy environments.
- Communication range
If the Wi-Fi connection is lost, DoorBell has a fallback communication channel with an Ajax hub
What the Ajax team takes the most pride in is the doorbell’s communication capabilities. The main communication channel is the usual Wi-Fi but with an unrivaled communication range - up to 500 m in line of sight.
It is up to 5 times more in comparison with the competitors’ solutions. If the Wi-Fi connection is lost, DoorBell has a fallback communication channel with an Ajax hub - Jeweller and Wings. The device never turns into a brick.
- Availability: DoorBell will be available to order in Q1 2025.
Introducing MotionCam Outdoor HighMount (PhoD) Jeweller
MotionCam Outdoor HighMount (PhOD) Jeweller is a versatile outdoor motion detector designed with exceptional installation flexibility.
Due to the mounting height ranging from 2 to 4 m, wide horizontal and vertical viewing angles, and no blind spots, the device ensures comprehensive area coverage. It is a perfect fit for industrial facilities, construction sites, warehouses, office buildings, or private residences.
- Availability: MotionCam Outdoor HighMount (PhOD) Jeweller will be available to order in Q4 2024.
Hub BP Jeweller: off-grid security made simple
Protecting vacant property becomes even easier with the release of Hub BP Jeweller. It is a battery-powered control panel. It's ideal for protecting vacant houses, construction sites, empty office buildings, and other facilities that do not have a constant power supply. The device is available in two versions - with or without casing.
The hub can be powered by internal batteries from Ajax or internal and external batteries from third-party manufacturers. Rechargeable or non-chargeable, they offer extended autonomy, especially in an advanced battery power saver (BPS) mode.
- ExternalAntenna
Hub BP Jeweller is compatible with ExternalAntenna, an external antenna that helps to overcome barriers
Hub BP Jeweller is compatible with ExternalAntenna, an external antenna that helps to overcome barriers to radio signals in challenging environments, such as reinforced concrete rooms.
It ensures stable connection via Jeweller and Wings, as well as a cellular network.
- Availability: Hub BP Jeweller and ExternalAntenna are already available to order.
Meet SpeakerPhone Jeweller, a module for audio alarm verification
One of the brand-new products introduced at this year’s Ajax Special Event is SpeakerPhone Jeweller, the first voice module in the Ajax ecosystem.
It is designed to help CMS operators assess the situation on a site in case of an alarm and respond swiftly if necessary. The operator can call the secured facility to talk to people on-site or listen to the background noises.
- Availability: SpeakerPhone is already available to order.
Curtain Outdoor Jeweller: Keep false alarms at bay
Curtain Outdoor Jeweller is a wireless curtain-type motion detector for outdoor perimeter protection. The device features a new optical system, three detection modes, and dual motion detection technology, all of which together mean a near-zero chance of false alarms.
The movement is detected by a new optical system based on a Fresnel lens, two PIR sensors, and the latest generation of SmartDetect algorithm.
- Availability: Curtain Outdoor Jeweller is already available to order.
News flash for the North American market
Lately, the Ajax team has been focused on catering to the needs of the North American partners. In this pursuit, the company introduced the LightSwitch (1-gang, 3-way, and 4-way) series and Socket (type B) Jeweller to the market.
These products offer all the benefits of the European versions but in a familiar form factor.
- Availability: LightSwitch [120] Jeweller will soon be available to order in Q1 2025.
Other major announcements
- MotionCam Jeweller and MotionCam (PhOD) Jeweller delivers images of higher quality thanks to HDR technology, an improved optical system, and a CMOS sensor.
- The MotionCam series is also enriched with a new motion detector — Superior MotionCam HD (PhOD) Jeweller. Thanks to HDR, HD, and the new TurboWings protocol, users and PROs can receive outstanding-quality photos in less than five seconds.
- Yet another addition to Ajax's portfolio is Superior MotionCam AM (PhOD) Jeweller, a wireless motion detector with a top-notch anti-masing system, advanced photo verification, and a reduced blind spot.
- The portfolio of 19 fire and life safety devices is certified according to the most stringent standards worldwide and adapts to specific regulatory requirements. This way, Ajax has become the third manufacturer in the world to offer a Bukhoor mode.
- Dozens of Ajax devices have received French NFA2P certification, which makes them suitable for installation even in high-risk facilities. This certificate is a quality mark for consumers, insurance companies, and regulators.
The video surveillance category has been expanded with JunctionBox, 12V PSU for NVR, and several significant software updates were released:
- Customizable video wall in the PRO Desktop app.
- Notification of object recognition by AI
- Direct video export feature for downloading videos up to 24 hours long.
- Temporary access rights for PRO accounts
- Video storage calculator and video device calculator for PROs.
LightSwitch series is LightSwitch (Dimmer) Jeweller
The new basic and smart outlets offer users even greater flexibility in controlling appliances
The latest addition to the LightSwitch series is LightSwitch (Dimmer) Jeweller which allows for adjusting lighting brightness and setting the right mood in a room.
The new basic and smart outlets offer users even greater flexibility in controlling appliances. And thanks to SurfaceBox [55], there are almost no limits as to where the devices can be installed.
EN 50131 (Grade 3) certification
Superior wired devices have obtained the EN 50131 (Grade 3) certification, which means that they can protect jewelry and arms stores, banks and financial institutions, ATMs, and other facilities.
The number of Fibra installations is increasing by 30% each quarter, and the positive trend is bound to be reinforced thanks to the following wired Grade 3 releases.
- Superior DoorProtect G3 Fibra
- Superior MotionProtect G3 Fibra
- Superior SeismoProtect G3 Fibra
- Superior MultiTransmitter IO (4X4) Fibra
- Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra
- KeyPad Outdoor Jeweller
Business opportunities in protecting remote sites
Besides cutting-edge technologies, Ajax solutions can give rise to new business models. First, Ajax partners can sell and install security systems and outsource their maintenance.
Second, they can provide turnkey security solutions and receive recurring revenue throughout the system's lifecycle. Lastly, there is an option to rent out the Ajax devices in their authentic form or as Ajax Ready products.
Easy-to-understand interfaces and designs
Ajax Systems ensures its hardware and software are ready to oppose ever-evolving physical and digital threats
On the way to the safer world of tomorrow, Ajax Systems ensures its hardware and software are ready to oppose ever-evolving physical and digital threats. The company works on engaging an end user in their own safety by creating easy-to-understand interfaces and designs.
It takes care of professionals to simplify and optimize their operations and empowers them to focus on business development rather than the routine.
Core principles
And most importantly, Ajax Systems never goes against its core principles of releasing impeccable products only
- Partner insights dashboard, an all-in-one interface that encompasses partner status, certification, achievements, and essential performance metrics.
- Many hours of new content from Ajax Academy.
- Specializations on the re-imagined Where-to-buy page on the Ajax website, which give partners a competitive advantage.
- The new Ajax system configurator and an upcoming customized configurator page.
The sixth Ajax Special Event is a testimonial to the fact that the Ajax integrated system is a unique solution that offers infinite opportunities for professionals. With Ajax, they can meet the needs of the widest range of clients, take on any projects, both routine and ambitious, and effortlessly enter into new business verticals.
Ajax Next
Along the way, Ajax Systems tries to share its passion for hardware development with the Ukrainian youth. The company has been investing in technical education across Ukraine, equipping students with essential engineering theory and hands-on experience.
Through an educational initiative called Ajax Next, the company has launched training programs and internships at Ukraine’s largest universities and equipped four laboratories. This initiative will continue to bring both small- and large-scale projects to life for Ukrainian students in the future.
