Hikvision strives to develop its product lineup and applications. It worked closely with NeoVSP, a global provider of carrier-grade VSaaS platforms, to deliver an affordable plug-and-play hosted IP solution. Hikvision provided its encoders and megapixel cameras in retail stores throughout Macedonia to protect them from theft.
Hikvision strives to develop its product lineup and applications. It worked closely with NeoVSP, a global provider of carrier-grade VSaaS platforms, to deliver an affordable plug-and-play hosted IP solution. Hikvision provided its encoders and megapixel cameras in retail stores throughout Macedonia to protect them from theft.
Plug-and-Play Solution
Hikvision is committed to providing value-added surveillance solutions. It partnered strategically with NeoVSP to offer plug-and-play video management.
“Hikvision's high quality cameras complement our management platform and provide our distributors a more complete range of OVS-ready and plug-and-play surveillance cameras.” said Oded Ilan, Deputy CEO of NeoVSP.
“The integration of network cameras and management software brings greater value and functionality, benefiting both parties' customers,” said Tony Yang, International Marketing Director of Hikvision. “We are please to cooperate with NeoVSP to build a long-term partnership.”
Hikvision's IP surveillance offerings were integrated with OVS cloud technology from NeoVSP, providing customers with a video software as a service (VSaaS) platform. This integration enables easy plug-and-play functionality of Hikvision network cameras, without requiring on-site technicians or IT knowledge for installation. The cameras can automatically connect to the OVS VSaaS platform when plugged into the router.
Surveillance in Retail
The new solution was rolled out to users. Makedonski Telekom selected Hikvision encoders and cameras for its retail stores in Macedonia. It is a provider of fixed network services, broadband and TV over Internet Protocol (IPTV). The company deployed Hikvision surveillance to monitor and protect its stores. Its high-value stock included iPhones and other smart phones, which are compact and attractive to thieves. Cameras had to be discreet, since frequent shoplifters already knew where the camera coverage areas were.
NIKOB Security, the consultant and installer for the project, used 150 video encoders without replacing the coaxial cabling. The encoders feature embedded Linux OS and support H.264 compression, variable bit rate and frame rate. They deliver digital streams of 4CIF resolution at 25 fps (PAL) and 30 fps (NTSC).
Quality images play a vital role in detecting thefts, as thieves can easily conceal mobile devices. To provide sharp and clear pictures, 1.3-megapixel cameras were deployed for a networked surveillance system. The cameras were controlled at the corporate headquarters in Skopje, using iVMS client software developed by Hikvision.
The cameras were installed at the store floors and storefront display, where there are shadows and strong lighting. Operators can see clearly by adjusting the saturation, brightness and contrast through the client software.
Camera frame rates can be adjusted from 12.5 fps, 15 fps, 25 fps to 30 fps. Bandwidth can be reduced when image quality is adjusted according to location. Use of bandwidth and RAID resources can be optimized further and eventless footage minimized, if recording is triggered by motion detection.
As a technology company, Makedonski Telekom is forwardthinking. It considers potential for integrating video surveillance with complementary solutions such as electronic point of sale (EPoS), RFID and intelligent building management. The fact that Hikvision cameras are ONVIF and PSIA-conformant was therefore an advantage over other offerings