Powering South Africa's role in the AGI revolution October 2024, Power Management The emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), while bringing its own benefits and problems, is currently constrained by three main factors: processing power, access to information, and energy supply.
Are your data privacy systems ready for AI’s next evolutionary leap? October 2024 Since the turn of the millennium, 24 years ago, technology has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. In that time, we have seen the emergence of smartphones, cloud computing, ultra-high-speed internet, AI, and more.
AI and the African Penguin colony at De Hoop October 2024, DeepAlert, News & Events, Surveillance, Agriculture (Industry) To ensure the safety and success of the colony, DeepAlert sponsored the software used on the cameras to send alerts on the presence of both people and wild animals in or around the penguins' protected area.
Navigating a connected, AI-driven future at SATNAC 2024 October 2024, Infrastructure, IoT & Automation The 2024 Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference concluded its 26th edition with a call to harness AI to drive positive change across the continent. Moreover, students from Wits, North West and Pretoria universities won the best research paper awards.
Advancing sustainability goals with automation and 1ai October 2024, Facilities & Building Management Growthpoint Properties has developed a bespoke automation solution in partnership with 1ai, a provider of intelligent automation solutions, to streamline the processing of municipal invoices while unlocking valuable sustainability data.
Data resilience in the age of AI October 2024, Infrastructure The discourse around AI has reached a fever pitch, but this ‘age of AI’ we have entered is just a chapter in a story that has been going on for years – digital transformation.
The unseen barrier: AI and perimeter monitoring October 2024, Verifier, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Surveillance Perimeters have been one of the most important security aspects since antiquity, but what does perimeter monitoring look like in the age of AI, CCTV, thermal detection and modern off-site surveillance?
The future of retail security? October 2024, Retail (Industry), Surveillance South Africa experienced a 20% increase in shoplifting between 2022 and 2023, with the Western Cape and Gauteng seeing the highest spikes in this form of crime. The figures underscore the urgent need for enhanced security solutions to address the growing challenge.
Vivotek unveils new AI RealSight Engine September 2024, Asset Management Vivotek has announced an upgrade to its AI security solution that transforms images captured by network cameras into clear, visible facial images under any lighting conditions. Even in backlit environments, facial expressions are rendered clearly.
Can AI improve intruder detection? SMART Alarm, Intrusion & Perimeter Detection, DeepAlert Traditional surveillance methods are increasingly inadequate in today’s security landscape. For security companies, integrating AI-powered CCTV with cloud computing offers a transformative solution that enhances security and delivers significant cost savings.
Workforce Consortium to reskill 95 million people August 2024, Editor's Choice, News & Events ICT Workforce Consortium of global leaders has come together, committing to train and upskill 95 million people over the next 10 years, as 92% of jobs analysed are expected to undergo either high or moderate transformation due to advancements in AI.
Cellular IoT connectivity revenues reached € 12,4 billion in 2023 August 2024, IoT & Automation A new report from Berg Insight says that global IoT connectivity revenues increased 16% to reach €12,4 billion in 2023 as the industry's advancement drives a shift towards a greater focus on reliability, security, and support for international deployments.
AI in check August 2024, IoT & Automation While AI has many applications and benefits, and businesses are exploring its use in various ways, there is also a level of risk involved, particularly when it comes to the data that AI uses.
Latest AI solution to manage guards SMART Estate Security 2024, DeepAlert, Products & Solutions, Surveillance No guard at the guardhouse? Guard under duress? Guard asleep? DeepAlert’s AI technology delivers real-time alerts to mobile phones and video management systems, helping you manage your guards more effectively.
The critical role of data quality KPIs in driving business success August 2024, Editor's Choice, Security Services & Risk Management Data is gold in our increasingly digitised world and needs to be refined to unlock its real value. Unrefined data can damage businesses, their competitiveness, and their ability to capitalise on opportunities.
Zimbabwe's police nail criminal syndicate with facial recognition August 2024, NEC XON, Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity Management, News & Events NEC XON shared that its NeoFace Watch facial recognition system was successfully used by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to identify and apprehend a Chinese syndicate attempting to enter the country using fraudulent travel documents.
Responsible AI in security SMART Surveillance 2024, DeepAlert As AI continues to revolutionise the field of video surveillance, it is crucial to carefully weigh its benefits against the ethical and legal considerations that have been raised by individuals and organisations around the world.
On-camera AI and storage create added benefits SMART Surveillance 2024, Elvey Security Technologies , Surveillance, IoT & Automation The days of standalone security systems are long past, and the drive is now to educate system integrators, installers, and end users on the return on investment that can be derived from intelligent, integrated BMS, IoT and security systems.
Artificial intelligence on the edge SMART Surveillance 2024, Axis Communications SA, Surveillance In the world of video surveillance, one of the primary benefits of edge computing will be the ability to undertake advanced analytics using artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning within cameras themselves.
Analytics verifies shipments and reduces complaints SMART Surveillance 2024, Intelligent Security Systems One of America’s largest poultry producers, which provides a wide range of frozen and fresh chicken products to supermarkets across the US, deployed solutions from ISS to mitigate against losses.
