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A new, best-in-class 2MP Video Intercom from IDIS - the vandal-resistant and waterproof DC-I6212WRX - is the first NEMA 4X, IK10, and IP66-rated product of its kind offered by any video surveillance vendor. The DC-I6212WRX, from South Korea’s largest in-country video surveillance manufacturer, gives systems integrators and their customers a host of performance benefits, including advanced user functions and unmatched durability in harsh environmental conditions. IDIS’s choice...

Costar Technologies, Inc., a major provider of advanced electronic security solutions, is excited to announce the successful completion of its acquisition by IDIS, a global pioneer in video surveillance technology. This merger marks a significant milestone in the companies’ nearly two decades of shared history, promising enhanced product offerings, greater financial stability, and an expanded global footprint to better serve a diverse customer base.  Stronger security foundation &l...

Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience, has opened registration for its free ISC West Technology Preview. This comprehensive program consists of three separate 90-minute sessions over two days beginning on Tuesday, March 12, and concluding on Wednesday, March 13, and will cover a range of security technologies to be featured at the upcoming ISC West 2024 tradeshow in Las Vegas. Newest solutions for the ma...

IDIS, South Korea’s largest in-country surveillance manufacturer, is proud to launch its newest educational eBook – ‘Why Total Cost of Ownership Matters More Than Ever.’ Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a well-known concept across many sectors in the video security industry: a way for customers to gain the most value by taking account of the total costs of any system across its entire lifecycle. IDIS is proud to be one of the first video tech vendors to shed light on the...

A complete, end-to-end IDIS video solution has been deployed to support Mercedes-Benz’s ongoing investment in its Egyptian operations. The state-of-the-art solution, delivered by IDIS, in partnership with security integrator pioneer - G4S Egypt, is transforming both security and operational efficiency at the Mercedes-Benz showroom and warehouse in the Abo Rawash 6th October city industrial area. Mercedes-Benz investment With government support over several decades, Mercedes-Benz has inv...

IDIS, South Korea’s major in-country manufacturer of video tech, is expanding its range of edge AI cameras, making it easier than ever for a wider range of customers to benefit from industry-best deep learning video analytics across commercial premises, public spaces, and perimeters, to reduce the nuisance of false alarms and pinpoint advanced AI-powered analytics exactly where they are needed most.  Able to accurately distinguish between vehicles and humans and other objects, the ne...

IDIS will be showcasing more surveillance and AI innovations than ever before at this year’s Intersec, (Dubai 16-18 January, stand S1 H25) with tailored solutions for every application. IDIS, South Korea’s largest in-country manufacturer, is known for its offer of advanced, end-to-end video solutions–now this offer is being extended and complemented, with innovations in communications and AI as well as camera technology. IDIS Deep Learning Analytics Among the highlights wil...

The sale of Carrier’s Global Access Solutions to Honeywell in December amounted to a dramatic finish to a big year in 2023 for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the physical security market. In the transaction between two industry giants, Honeywell sought to enhance and strengthen its building automation capabilities with the acquisition of Carrier’s Global Access Solutions business for $4.95 billion, in an all-cash transaction. Honeywell acquires Carrier Access business ...

An IDIS end-to-end retail branch network solution has been adopted across all of Konyalı Saat’s 40 store locations in Türkiye as well as at the pioneering retailer’s warehouse and workshop where high-value watches are repaired, serviced, and calibrated. Konyalı Saat is one of Türkiye’s pioneering independent retail chains in the luxury watches and jewellery sector, with 40 stores selling a wide selection of top brand Swiss-made timepieces, silver and gold acces...

An IDIS end-to-end retail branch network solution has been adopted across all Konyalı Saat’s 40 store locations in Türkiye as well as at the leading retailer’s warehouse and workshop where high-value watches are repaired, serviced, and calibrated.  Konyalı Saat is one of Türkiye’s independent retail chains in the luxury watches and jewelry sector, with 40 stores selling a wide selection of top brand Swiss-made timepieces, silver and gold accessories with preciou...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech is proud to have been selected to provide the Zedwell Piccadilly Hotel, located in the heart of London’s West End, with a full 1000-camera IDIS solution. The Zedwell Piccadilly was recently expanded and transformed with a top-to-bottom refurbishment, including an extension with a major annex in neighboring Great Russell Street, bringing the total number of rooms to over 700. Video surveillance Video surveillance is a...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has partnered with French cosmetic and beauty brand Yves Rocher to help them expand their growing network of stores in shopping malls, tourist hotspots, and prime retail locations.   Key to Yves Rocher’s profitability is advanced remote monitoring and business intelligence analytics to give its central management team greater understanding and control over branch operations.  Need for a video solution...

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 Bogotá, Columbia, which attracted over 15,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors. IDIS was one of only three vendors willing to submit their technology for a public Video Security Product Hacking event and defeated all attempted attacks. Software vulnerability analysis There has been g...

IDIS is pleased to announce that its acquisition of Costar Technologies, Inc., a U.S. provider of electronic security products, has been completed.  Strategic synergy The union makes good sense; IDIS and Costar have enjoyed a long-term existing ODM relationship, and approximately 60% of Costar Video products are already made by IDIS. The acquisition builds on the strong ties between the two companies and will catalyse strategic synergies including a deeper focus on potential growth secto...

Demand for high-performance video solutions among independent stores warrants greater focus from integrators and distributors. Convenience stores are a valuable ‘forgotten market’ for many systems integrators and installers, justifying greater focus says IDIS, South Korea’s largest in-country surveillance manufacturer. Although the overall contract value for a single store will be less than for a multi-site retail project, the spending-per-store is often higher, says IDIS - pa...

SensoGuard, a pioneer in advanced seismic security solutions, announces a game-changing integration with security giant, IDIS. This alliance aims to revolutionise perimeter security by merging SensoGuard's CCS command and control software with IDIS's ISS Video Management Software (VMS). The integration enables the association of sensors with cameras, with SensoGuard sensors triggering alarms on IDIS ISS. More than that, it opens the door to a new era of perimeter security: by integrating SensoG...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, is very proud to announce that it has been recognised with four Secure Campus 2023 Awards. The awards recognise campus security solutions based on judging criteria that span: Features, Innovation, User Friendliness, Interoperability, Quality, Design, Market Opportunity and Impact in the Security Industry, Technical Advances, and Scalability. Awards IDIS 5P Edge AI Cameras won a Platinum award for Artificial Intellige...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, is pleased to announce it has retained manufacturer’s rep firm 1 Volt Associates to broaden its presence in the Eastern & Mid-Atlantic regions. 1 Volt Associates, Inc. is a manufacturer's representative firm providing professional marketing to the low-voltage communications industry in the Mid-Atlantic territories of Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, North and South Carolina, Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New...

Increasing incidents of school violence are catalysing school security teams to implement new, more innovative security technologies and solutions to elevate their security posture. The timing could not be better, because many legacy school surveillance systems are quickly becoming a costly liability due to non-compliance, and thousands of K-12 schools may not even realise it. Many school districts need more awareness of the full implications and details of the John S. McCain National Defense...

At Hillside High School near Liverpool, video surveillance is a valued resource for the senior team, helping them to maintain high standards of care for their 600+ pupils, encouraging positive behaviours, and creating a supportive learning environment. But, with only limited coverage and functionality, the school’s old CCTV system was reaching the end of its life, a better system was now needed. Apex Network Solutions systems integration partner designed an end-to-end solution taking adva...

Background - The family-run 2M’s convenience store in Yardley, Birmingham is popular business at the heart of the local community, valued by customers for the wide variety of essential groceries, branded and own-label products, fresh produce, and household goods.  In a high footfall location, with a secondary school nearby, the store attracts a regular flow of customers and can become very busy at peak times. CCTV has long been an essential tool, helping to deter crime, reduce losses...

Wade Deacon High School is the largest out of eight schools in the Wade Deacon Trust across Northwest England, with 1500+ pupils, and has won many awards including Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. West Deacon wanted to overcome the shortcomings and problems of its existing, early-generation IP video system. IDIS’ integration partner Apex Network Solutions was awarded the contract against the incumbent by keeping installation costs down and designing a seamless end-to-end IDIS DirectIP solut...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, together with its integration partner - Apex Network Solutions, provided video surveillance solutions for two large high schools that form part of the Wade Deacon Trust across Merseyside.  Challenges with existing IP CCTV The Wade Deacon High School, which is the Trust’s largest school, sought to overcome the shortcomings of its existing, early-generation IP CCTV system, and problems including rising maintenance costs,...

IDIS America is very proud to have been recognised with two Awards in the 2023 ‘GOVIES’ Government Security Awards competition. The awards honour outstanding government security products in a variety of categories. An independent panel of judges from the security industry reviewed and selected the top entries in the 2023 categories and named Platinum and Gold winners using criteria including Features, Innovation, User Friendliness, Interoperability, Quality, Design, Market Opportun...

IDIS unveiled its NDAA-compliant AI in the box (DV-3200) at ISC West 2023. This pre-configured video analytics server gives large-scale users the ability to boost the efficiency of their surveillance operations and take a proactive approach to safety and security with highly accurate and in-house developed deep learning analytics. The new NDAA-compliant enterprise-class, 64-channel video analytics server with an NVIDIA® CUDA® and high-performance-accelerated platform from South Kor...

South Korea’s second largest vendor of video surveillance equipment, IDIS, has announced its intention to acquire Costar Technologies, a US-based vendor of video surveillance equipment. Analysts at Novaira Insights believe by doing so, IDIS could be signalling an intention to emulate the success of South Korea’s largest vendor of video surveillance equipment and long-time rival, Hanwha Vision. According to Josh Woodhouse, Lead Analyst and Founder of Novaira Insights, “We esti...

IDIS Co., Ltd. and Costar Technologies Inc. announced the execution of a definitive agreement and plan of merger under which Costar will be acquired by IDIS in a merger transaction. Merger Agreement The Merger Agreement has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of each of IDIS and Costar. Completion of the Merger will be subject to approval by the stockholders of Costar. The board of directors of Costar has recommended that Costar stockholders approve the transaction and adopt...

IDIS, the renowned manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, was chosen by Prisma’s chain of hypermarkets in Finland to implement a video surveillance upgrade to tackle shrink and improve system usability at four of its hypermarkets. The huge retail chain opted for a hybrid solution integrating many third-party products to improve their centralised view of operations and cut shrink. Prisma’s existing surveillance system had been expanded and added to over the years and...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has expanded its range of AI-powered add-on devices with the launch of the AI Box for Surveillance, the DV-1304-A. The NDAA-compliant DV-1304-A provides users with all the benefits of AI-video through a simple and affordable 4-channel add-on box, eliminating the need for analytics software or upgrading to edge AI cameras. This latest AI box from IDIS allows highly accurate and multiple analyses from just a single camera wit...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, will focus at this year’s ISC West on advances in AI that meet the security, business intelligence, and budgetary needs of businesses of all sizes. Leveraging the in-house-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is trained on vast datasets to deliver up to 98% accuracy, the innovations IDIS brings to market enhance video technology. They not only improve security, control risks, and cut losses, but also boost profi...