Even for those of us who have been working in the technology industry for decades, the pace of change over the past 12 months has been extraordinary. Once again, we’re left in no doubt that technological innovations are bringing both huge opportunities and more complex challenges than we’ve faced before, and they show no sign … Continued
You may well have heard the term ‘metadata’ over the past couple of years. In simple terms, metadata is data that describes the objects and what is taking place in a scene covered by video surveillance. Improvements in image quality from surveillance cameras and the application of deep learning and AI provide the foundation for … Continued
Intertraffic is now firmly established as the leading event for people working in smart mobility, infrastructure, traffic management, road safety, and parking. Every two years, more than 35,000 professionals gather in Amsterdam to learn about, discuss, and debate the latest developments and trends in the sector. Axis colleagues Andrea Sorri, Segment Development Manager for Cities, … Continued
Organizations across all industries are increasingly adopting sustainable practices. This is being largely driven by consumers, from retail customers through to users of public services such as transport, education, and healthcare. The sustainability credentials of an organization can make the difference between which brand a consumer buys from, or educational establishment a student chooses to … Continued
There are many different options for motion detection, but which one best suits your needs? Here I look at some of the most widely used motion sensor technologies and explore the situations in which each can be used to its strengths. Choosing the right tool for the job An important and often overlooked factor when … Continued
Across a wide range of industrial processes, temperature is an indicator of machine or system health. While rising temperatures can indicate the potential for overheating, lower temperatures can signal a pressure leak. As a result, the ability to effectively monitor system temperature is an important contributor to optimizing operational efficiency. Most seriously, rapidly rising temperature … Continued
Retail crime is on the rise. In the UK alone, the loss to retailers from theft totaled £953 million in the last year. This confirms a long-rising trend, as losses have nearly doubled in the region since 2016-17. This trend is reflected elsewhere, in Australia and New Zealand, for example, retail theft has amounted to … Continued
