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Ready to take your business to the next level? Here comes Azena for app developers!

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  • Ready to take your business to the next level? Here comes Azena for app developers!

    Build, test and sell apps faster and easier than ever before.
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  • 75+ start-ups that revolutionize Computer Vision in IoT

    Computer Vision is a mega trend in IoT technology. We take a look at the top most interesting companies & startups in industry! 
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  • How to enforce healthcare compliance more efficiently and reliably with AI video technology

    Healthcare facilities shouldn't leave safety and hygiene compliance to chance but use smart technologies to monitor and manage care operations. Here is how AI video technology can help automate compliance monitoring.
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  • How AI video analytics helps drive quality profitability in healthcare

    Hospitals worldwide suffer from thin profit margins, preventing life-sustaining investments. Here is how smart CCTV cameras can help improve operational efficiency and quality.
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  • What is Video Analytics?

    Azena's mission is to redefine Video Analytics. But what does “Video Analytics” mean, and how can this technology help make businesses better? Learn more in this article.
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Kirill Bushminkin - Engineer Cloud Components

    As part of our engineering team, Kirill makes cloud components speaking different languages understand each other.
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  • 10 ways AI is transforming the oil and gas industry

    The oil and gas industry recognizes the potential of AI to make operations at remote sites safer. We share some examples of remote monitoring applications using AI video analytics.
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  • How artificial intelligence is transforming retail

    There is a lot of potential for driving sales in every CCTV camera installed in retail stores when equipped with AI superpower. Here's how retailers can get started right away.
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Abinaya Kumar - Computer Vision Engineer

    Azena's approach to reinventing video analytics thrives on the products of a global developer community. Abinaya makes developing for our Application Store as smooth as possible.
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  • The Future of Smart Traffic Management is here: 5 Ways to Increase Road Safety and Flow Using AI Video Technology

    Our whitepaper provides traffic operators and authorities with actionable ideas on how to get started with next-generation traffic monitoring and control. Here is a sneak preview.
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  • 10 ways AI is transforming the oil and gas industry

    AI-driven automation is the key to safer and more efficient industrial operations. We share exciting examples of how AI is taking remote site monitoring to the next level.
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Matthias Hahn - Head of Technical Support

    Even the most straightforward turnkey video technology sometimes requires technical support to make onboarding and operation go smoothly. At Azena, Matthias and his team deliver this.
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  • 4 remarkable applications of AI in the oil & gas Industry

    When it comes to making production and transportation more efficient and safer, AI-driven automation could be a killer app for operators. We present applications for AI video analytics that you can implement immediately.
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  • How AI is transforming the oil and gas industry

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is about to make operations in many industries more reliable and safer. Here you get an overview of applications in oil and gas production and transportation.
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  • How to turn subway security cameras into smart IoT sensors using AI video analytics 

    The journey of video technology in subway trains and stations continues towards AI and IoT. Here's how system integrators can benefit from this and win more customers. 
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Nicole Skrzydel  - Trade Show & Event Manager

    As part of our event marketing team, Nicole designs outstanding face-to-face events with clients and partners.
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  • How IoT Heroes at Azena Drive Self Reflection and Growth - Part 2: Impact Circles

    Being a true IoT hero at Azena is more than just mastering your niche. We encourage you to constantly evolve and grow beyond yourself. The “Impact Circles” framework helps guide your journey.
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  • AI + IoT = AIoT: What's in it for next-generation video surveillance?

    Here’s how operators and system integrators profit from connecting Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the Internet of Things (IoT). Exciting examples from AIoT video surveillance that you can implement today.
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  • 6 steps to integrate Azena-enabled cameras

    This article provides system integrators with a simple guide they can use themselves or share with their customers to ensure a full understanding of the scope and flow of their smart video surveillance project.
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  • Industry 4.0 - Managing cybersecurity in connected manufacturing & supply chains

    When physical and digital technologies merge, previously siloed security concepts must be unified - Security 4.0. This article gives system integrators an overview of what to consider.
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  • Applications for security cameras: It's time for a revolution

    The market for surveillance cameras will undergo fundamental change in the coming years. We are convinced of this. This is because, with artificial intelligence, 5G and neuronal chipsets, technology is on the horizon that will enable completely new applications for IP camera systems. Developers and integrators need to adjust to this in good time.
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  • Reliable, secure, and cost-effective LPR solution with a perpetual license by FF EDGE

    Nowadays, License Plate Recognition is widely applicable in cases from Access Control / Parking lot to Safe Cities and Tolling Roads. LPR on the Edge is still something new to the end-users, though this market is growing constantly and will continue to rise in 2022.
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  • Obtrasec develops radar technology used for terrain surveillance 

    Obtrasec developed a radar module that can detect an unwanted object on any outside terrain, even when a camera is not able to get a clear image. Together with Azena, Obtrasec created an easy-to-install GUI that runs on the Azena Operation System.  
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  • C-LINK makes crowd gathering safer and more enjoyable

    Where there are people, there will be accidents, especially crowd gathering accidents are particularly easy to occur. 
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  • Noema’s Seat Occupancy Monitoring Application – for public transportation and seated environments

    Noema’s Seat Occupancy Monitoring application is the ticket to robust, real-time occupancy information for transportation and safety systems.
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  • How smart security cameras help improve stadium operations & boost fan experience

    Technology briefing for video system integrators who are looking for new products and services to grow their business.
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  • Our IoT Heroes: My Linh Leu - Employee Experience Manager

    Attracting IoT talent is key for an emerging tech startup. That’s why My Linh's mission is to make Azena an outstanding place to work and a strong employer brand.
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  • Azena to showcase AI video analytics for security cameras at ISC West 2022

    Once again, at ISC West, we will show the world how Azena turns video cameras into smart business all-rounders in the IoT. Meet us at booth #23075 to find out more!
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  • AI-based IntelliVision Products  

    Intellivision started the partnership with Azena in 2021 and released four AI-based applications for Azena platform. Intellivision applications available on Azena application store are described below. 
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Nicholas Cornish - Front-end Developer

    The user interface is like a joke: If you have to explain it, it’s not that good. Nik is someone who can do both, make people laugh and build a great storefront for our App Store.
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  • Latest research on video surveillance in schools, colleges and hospitals: AI video analytics on the rise

    Schools, universities and hospitals increasingly invest in video surveillance, says a recent study by Campus Safety. Video analytics and AI gain in popularity. This is good news, showing that camera systems already do more than just deliver raw video footage.
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  • 85+ Startups & Innovators Revolutionizing AI Computer Vision - Check them out!

    AI and Computer Vision are the magic duo in IoT technology. We take a look at brand new startups and innovators taking video technology to the next level. 
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  • Get more out of your camera system using Azena’s AI video platform

    Today's video cameras can do much more than just deliver video footage. Equipped with AI Video Analytics from the Azena App Store, they can also analyze video and provide actionable insights to improve business operations and success. This is easier to implement than you might think.
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  • How system integrators can turn video cameras into smart IoT sensors with just a few clicks - and wow their customers

    Azena offers a super fast and easy way to empower surveillance cameras with AI. Here's a quick guide for system integrators looking for new business opportunities.
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  • Noctuai - Falling Detection

    At Noctuai, they use their expertise in video analytics to create computer vision applications that can enhance the potential of your business. They design solutions and provide services to make organizations data-informed.
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  • Control the traffic with GoodVision real-time traffic video analytics

    Azena in collaboration with GoodVision Video Insights introduce a new real-time traffic monitoring solution for smart traffic control and urban planning, allowing traffic to flow and cities to breathe.
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  • Cybersecurity - Here's how Azena keeps the bad guys out of its IoT video systems

    Thieves are targeting smart cameras. In IoT, the cat-and-mouse game between attackers and defenders is in full swing. Learn how Azena is preparing its platform and engineers for it.
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  • Empower your cameras with AI Video Analytics

    Getting more out of video surveillance is now as easy as installing apps on your smartphone, thanks to the Azena platform with cameras OS and Application Store. Here is how it works.
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  • Enable retail surveillance cameras for AI video analytics

    Self-checkout in supermarkets & grocery stores is on the rise. Here's how to start simple & fast, using AI video technology.
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  • Welcome to Azena.
    Let's redefine video analytics together.

    We've changed our name. Here you'll find the most important things you need to know.
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  • GSX 2021 - We’re back with a special announcement!

    GSX 2019 was the first time Azena participated in this great event. Like in 2020, we will be back mainly virtually to announce another milestone in the history of our IoT camera platform. Here is what you can expect.
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  • AI video analytics meets Formula 1 for the safety of racers and the audience

    Racing has long used the latest technologies and Big Data to improve safety at major events. Smart cameras could drive this development. Learn how in this article.
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  • How smart IoT security cameras help you make operations in healthcare facilities much more efficient

    COVID-19 sparks a lot of digital creativity in healthcare and other industries where security and efficiency are critical. Our whitepaper provides you with plenty of tips and inspiration on how to get more out of security cameras in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
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  • How our IoT Heroes Drive Team Reflection and Growth - Part 1: Feedback Circles

    Agile teams draw their superpowers from self-organization and autonomy. This also applies to team development and individual growth, which we drive with the feedback circles method.
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  • Human-in-the-Loop approach augmenting AI and Machine Learning to further improve smart cameras

    Technologies have advanced by leaps and bounds in the past decade. Billions of devices are networked each year with the continuous growth of the Internet of Things (IoTs). 
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Fatih Ozturk - Development Manager & Product Owner

    Building an OS for IoT cameras from scratch is a complex mission. That's why at Security & Safety Things, several product owners and their teams are working on it. Fatih Ozturk is one of them.
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  • Why Gartner named Internet of Behavior as the next big step for AI

    With smart technologies capable of recognizing human behavior, the Internet of Things (IoT) becomes the Internet of Behavior (IoB). Here's how AI video analytics will drive this (r)evolution.
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Leena Sudhakar - Senior Software Architect

    At Security & Safety Things in Pittsburgh, U.S., Leena, and her team empower software developers to quickly and easily build new IoT apps for our Application Store.
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  • How drugstores & pharmacies use video surveillance system technology

    In pharmacies, customer trust is king, but customer experience is queen. Learn here how the latest security camera technology provided by Azena can help take both to the next level.
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  • Using smart retail security cameras to boost customer experience in fast food

    When fast-food operations become too fast for humans to be consistently monitored and executed, technology can help. Learn what AI Video Analytics can do for your business.
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  • Convenience stores & gas stations: Update cameras with a few clicks!

    Customer experience is queen, not only in large retail chains but also in small convenience stores. What many operators don't know: security cameras equipped with AI video analytics can help drive sales and prepare your business for future challenges.
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  • Why now is the time to use AI Video Analytics to improve traffic

    With the growing traffic in many regions around the world, roads become more dangerous and traffic more sticky, especially in urban areas. Air traffic partly shifted to the road, may cause additional density and occupancy, worsening the situation. Not only driving but also parking in major cities becomes increasingly challenging for everyone.
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  • If airport security is your top priority, you need smart surveillance

    Security at airports has always been a top priority, and it should be. With the rise of AI-driven computer vision, not only surveillance can be taken to the next level. Here is how security cameras empowered with smart video analytics help redefine airport security and operations.
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  • How to reach new users for your AI app using Content Marketing

    Building a stunning product story is not an easy thing to do. Another challenge for app developers is getting the word out and reaching the right people. Our whitepaper supports you in successfully marketing your products. Get a sneak preview here.
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  • Smart Aisle Management is key to increase customer basket size

    Smart Aisle Management is key to increase customer basket size in retail. Here’s how security cameras equipped with smart video analytics help you get more out of every customer visit.
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  • AI is ready to make the traffic of Smart Cities safer and free flowing

    We have heard about smart cities for a while - and they are finally here. Let's take a look at how next-generation AI Video Technology is making traffic more efficient all over the world.
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  • How to build a unique product story and boost your app sales

    You hear a lot about software industry success stories. In fact, only a tiny fraction of new apps sell successfully. Reason enough for us to support developers in marketing their products. The first step is to develop a unique (product) story.
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  • Bring the age of AI to metro and train stations in just a few clicks

    Public transportation is getting smarter and so is video surveillance. Here is how AI Video Analytics helps take passenger experience & security in public transportation to the next level.
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  • You will be surprised how public transport looks like in the AI decade

    AI video technology is about to take security & operations in public transportation to the next level. Here’s how smart IoT cameras will reinvent public surveillance.
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Justin Frints - VP Operating Systems

    With Azena almost since day one, Justin leads the development of our groundbreaking camera OS and still loves it.
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  • The 3 most popular uses for AI Computer Vision in healthcare

    In our white paper for integrators and users, you'll discover how smart surveillance cameras can improve not only security but also operations in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Here are 3 applications that you can implement today with Azena.
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  • CES 2021 - Watch Bosch's interview with Azena

    This year our open IoT platform for security cameras won the CES 2021 Innovation Award. We are really looking forward to this show, and here is what you can expect.
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  • AI video technology is about to revolutionize the retail industry

    Computer vision is already fundamentally changing retail today. Read here how IoT cameras equipped with AI video analytics for retail stores help to make them ready for the digital future.
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  • How Azena helps manufacturers take their cameras to the next level

    Edge recording is only the tip of the edge computing iceberg. Azena turns your cameras into business all-rounders. Find out how it works - your customers will love it!
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  • Turn security cameras into occupancy control systems with a few clicks

    Security cameras equipped with smart video analytics help retailers comply with hygiene standards in their stores. The effort to achieve this is quite small. In our Application Store you will find a range of AI apps, ready to be installed with just a few clicks.
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  • 4 AI apps for security cameras to boost sales that you didn't know

    Security cameras can do things you wouldn't expect them to do, such as analyzing shopping carts, detecting customer emotions, recognizing fallen customers and more. Find out here what smart video analytics can do for your business.
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Sina Isabell Springer - Business Development Manager

    In our Business Development Team, Sina helps developers worldwide turn their ideas for groundbreaking IoT camera apps into profitable products by using Azena.
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  • Trouble with burglary? AI turns cameras into smart intrusion detectors

    AI technology turns networked cameras into smart business all-rounders. Here is what you should know before investing in a new camera system.
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  • How to choose the right camera system for AI security?

    AI technology turns networked cameras into smart business all-rounders. Here is what you should know before investing in a new camera system.
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  • How smart video analytics helps you avoid checkout queues

    For 50 percent of customers long waiting lines at checkouts are a major shopping annoyance. Here’s how smart queue management helps retailers significantly improve customer experience in their stores.
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  • Meet us at GSX+! Coming to your screens 21-25 September 2020

    ASIS International has made the decision to move GSX (Global Security Exchange) to a new, fully virtual platform for the safety of the community. Join us for a sneak peek into the future of security!
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  • Vsaas is the lifeline integrators may be searching for remote working

    Video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) helps integrators make their business operations more efficient and thrill their customers with innovative products.
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  • App Challenge 2020 - Meet the winning AI apps of the year!

    Security & Safety Things invited app developers worldwide and a number of real innovators joined in. Here are the winning Apps for IoT Cameras - ready to be installed in our Application Store!
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Sebastian von Staden - Product Manager

    With one ear to the market, Sebastian gathers requirements from integrators as well as other potential customers and translates them together with our development team into features for our open IoT platform.
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  • AI for security cameras: from expense to profit center

    Security has its price. For this reason, security systems are widely considered a business expense. But what if smart cameras earned their own costs and even generated additional revenues?
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  • Why Azena is the next big thing for app developers and start-ups

    The demand for specialized IoT camera apps is growing. Find out here how our IoT ecosystem can help you as a developer gain from this exploding market.
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Theresa Hellmann - Business Development Manager

    As part of the business development team at Azena, Theresa engages integrators of camera-based security systems with our open IoT platform.
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  • Turn IoT cameras into business all-rounders: A guide for camera owners

    Learn how retailers use the latest AI technologies to deliver superior customer experiences and boost profitability.
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  • How smart video analytics helps retailers survive in tough times

    Read about how retailers use the latest AI technologies to deliver superior customer experiences and boost profitability.
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  • Hanwha Techwin – Video Surveillance Solutions

    As a leading manufacturer in the security industry, Hanwha Techwin offers video surveillance products including IP cameras, storage devices and management software.
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  • Here's why you should use the S&ST turnkey ecosystem for IoT cameras

    Getting more out of video surveillance is now as easy as installing apps on your smartphone, thanks to Security & Safety Things. Here is how it works.
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  • How smart IoT cameras will take smoke detection to the next level

    Where conventional smoke detectors reach their limits, IoT cameras equipped with AI powered video analytics will help make smoke detection more reliable and efficient. The technology for this is already available.
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Madhav Varma - Product Development Manager

    As an experienced product development manager, Madhav ensures that our open source OS enables all popular security camera systems to run the latest AI apps.
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  • What if the “new normal” in retail was 10x smarter than the old one?

    Now is the time for retailers to rethink the way they work and do business. AI video technology can help you comply with regulations and reboot for growth. Here's how you do it!
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  • Get back to work faster and safer with smart cameras

    Azena and our partners offer you easy to install AI solutions to protect your employees and customers against COVID-19 and comply with related regulation. Find out how you can benefit!
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  • License Plate Recognition: How smart IoT cameras revolutionize traffic

    License Plate Recognition security camera (LPR) shows how fast technology is becoming smart and established, and this is just the beginning…
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  • TNG - Innovation Lab

    TNG Technology Consulting GmbH´s Innovation Lab creates innovative solutions with the help of state-of-the-art tools, of-the-shelf-hardware and AI.
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Mithil Reddy - Back-End Developer

    In one of our three development teams, Mithil helps make buying and selling apps on our open IoT marketplace for users as easy and successful as possible.
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  • Why we should not underestimate the value of smart cameras in public

    Public surveillance using CCTV cameras tends to be the target of distrust by many people. That's why we have numerous scientists currently working in smart video applications that make public life safer without affecting personal data.
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  • Forget CCTV (as you know it) - here comes smart video surveillance

    How AI technology and the cloud are changing the surveillance market and what great opportunities this offers for integrators, users and software developers.
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Balázs Wittmann - Strategic Program Manager

    Balázs worked for several years in an international management consultancy with a focus on strategy and innovation. At Azena he concentrates on the company structure and strategic topics.
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  • How new applications for security cameras could help flatten the curve

    COVID-19 is spreading worldwide. The only thing we can do against it is to slow its spreading and hope that vaccines are found soon. Let's take a look at how smart IoT cameras can help keep the situation under control.
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  • Why digital twins could be the next big thing in IoT

    Any physical object that can be digitally cloned will have a digital representation in the near future. We show how digital twins can help make businesses more efficient and what role smart security cameras will play in twin technology.
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  • The infinite possibilities for a new generation of IoT cameras

    What do security cameras have in common with smartphones? And why might security experts soon only need smart cameras to do their job? Find answers here.
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  • Security & Safety in IoT: Exploring our core values

    Security is a core value in private life and in business. So it’s also a core value in IoT. The same goes for Safety. But what's the difference between the two? And why does it matter?
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  • How smart surveillance brings logistics and warehousing to a new level

    Global logistics is becoming faster and more complex every day. Logistics security surveillance can help humans monitor security and operations along the supply chain in real-time. Our free whitepaper provides plenty of application examples.
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  • 5.8 Billion IoT Endpoints - Top IoT trends to keep an eye on in 2020

    The number of connected endpoints in IoT is growing and with it the number of exciting applications. We show which trends start-ups should look out for in 2020.
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  • Our IoT Heroes: Hartmut Schaper - CEO

    Together with the management team, Hartmut is responsible for the development and success of Azena. In this interview, he tells us how it feels and why it is pure fun.
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  • What's new on Security and Safety Things?

    On a regular bases we want to provide you with all the latest updates and release notes for our camera OS, Application Store, Device management portal, and Developer environment. Sign up for the newsletter to get release notes when they happen in real time and before anyone else. 
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  • The secret of major retail chains to boost sales using AI and IoT

    IoT technology, such as security cameras equipped with smart apps, can help improve customer experience and boost your sales.
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