Andy Penfold

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Computer Vision is a mega trend in IoT technology. We take a look at the top most interesting companies & startups in industry! 

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.

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

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.

As part of our engineering team, Kirill makes cloud components speaking different languages understand each other.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

As part of our event marketing team, Nicole designs outstanding face-to-face events with clients and partners.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Technology briefing for video system integrators who are looking for new products and services to grow their business.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Self-checkout in supermarkets & grocery stores is on the rise. Here's how to start simple & fast, using AI video technology.

We've changed our name. Here you'll find the most important things you need to know.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With Azena almost since day one, Justin leads the development of our groundbreaking camera OS and still loves it.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

In our Business Development Team, Sina helps developers worldwide turn their ideas for groundbreaking IoT camera apps into profitable products by using Azena.

AI technology turns networked cameras into smart business all-rounders. Here is what you should know before investing in a new camera system.

AI technology turns networked cameras into smart business all-rounders. Here is what you should know before investing in a new camera system.

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.

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!

Video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) helps integrators make their business operations more efficient and thrill their customers with innovative products.

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!

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.

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?

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.

As part of the business development team at Azena, Theresa engages integrators of camera-based security systems with our open IoT platform.

Learn how retailers use the latest AI technologies to deliver superior customer experiences and boost profitability.

Read about how retailers use the latest AI technologies to deliver superior customer experiences and boost profitability.

As a leading manufacturer in the security industry, Hanwha Techwin offers video surveillance products including IP cameras, storage devices and management software.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

How AI technology and the cloud are changing the surveillance market and what great opportunities this offers for integrators, users and software developers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

Cecília is (currently) the youngster at Azena but has already gained a lot of experience in tech start-ups. After an internship, she now rocks our social channels as Marketing & Community Manager. 

Smartphones are the prototype of devices in the IoT. Security cameras will soon play a similar role for safety and security. In this article you will learn how new technologies and applications change the game in this industry.

Smart security cameras in the IoT equipped with AI can help improve both security and operations in sports venues and stadiums. Find out here how this works in practice.

The range of computer vision applications is enormous. Smart cameras on drones provide data on changing earth surfaces or help observe how plants and crops grow in agriculture. This gives industries considered to be very down-to-earth with completely new opportunities to make their business more profitable.

We are happy to be part of the Bosch ConnectedWorld again this time as a Silver Sponsor. Get ready for new applications and pilot projects on our IoT platform plus hackathon for developers!

After studying business administration, Martina worked as a management assistant in the event sector, where she gained international experience. As a team & HR assistant she supports our teams and ensures smooth operations.

One of the world’s leading trade fair for Security, Safety & Fire Protection is calling. We will be there from January 19-21, 2020. Joining us are other members of the Open Security and Safety Alliance.

As we gear closer towards launch, we test the full potential of our application partner solutions at various locations across the globe. The aim is to provide you the Integrator / end-user real world evidence that our IoT ecosystem is fully operational. Download the case study to read about Peter Park's experience with us. 

Surveillance with security cameras is not just about security. Learn how cameras equipped with intelligent software can also help improve the customer experience at stations and airports.