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Winners of the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2022 are announced!
Video Management Software innovation
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Winner: Cathexis – CathexisVision Video Surveillance Management Software upgraded suite
The new open architecture suite provides solutions to satisfy all security and infrastructure management requirements across various market sectors. In addition, the software’s features and analytics suite offer integration with leading IP camera brands and systems such as access control, perimeter monitoring, point-of-sale, intercoms and more, making CathexisVision a comprehensive security solution.
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Surveillance innovation (CCTV)
Winner: Hikvision – HeatPro Series
Hikvision’s HeatPro thermal cameras, now in their third generation, include added-value features and a low installation cost. Thermal cameras such as Hikvision’s HeatPro Series take advantage of thermal radiation to make invisible thermal radiation ‘visible’ in the form of heat zone images. HeatPro models support temperature measurements in the range of -20 °C to 150°C, with an accuracy of ± 8°C.
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Visitor Management innovation
Winner: Hikvision All-in-one Indoor Station
The All-in-one Indoor Station has a built-in Hik-Connect App, which controls and manages all Hikvision access control, video security, NVRs, intrusion alarm, video intercom, and alarm devices. The station also features easy integration with third-party Android applications, adding new levels of user convenience. Apps, such as Spotify or Alexa, can also be loaded on the tablet.
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Alarm/detection innovation
Winner: Johnson Controls – Qolsys IQ2
The IQ Panel 2 features a 7-inch HD, edge-to-edge capacitive glass screen and a modern, clean user interface (UI). The IQ Panel 2 combines legacy, current, and future protocols seamlessly with seven wireless radios. The panel supports multi-gestures and has a resolution of 1280 x 800, allowing you to navigate using swipes and gestures that consumers expect today. Moreover, the display only shows pages for devices that have been added, thus reducing clutter and making the system more intuitive.
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Analytics and software innovation
Winner: IPS Securiton – Intelligent Video Software
IPS NextGen VideoAnalytics to version 13 offers intrusion detection, loitering, and privacy detection. The new features make the solution much more desirable and provide an all-in-one licence option for users. In addition, the combined video analytics are now available for fixed cameras and can be configured easily, all for one fixed price.
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Cloud/SaaS innovation
Winner: Webeye – WebeyeCMS
WebeyeCMS, Webeye’s cloud-based security platform, is the first cloud-only alarm handling platform designed specifically for the CCTV sector. WebeyeCMS is an intelligent platform that uses fail-safe methods via the cloud to send, receive, and monitor alarms via a secure platform. This video monitoring solution does not require capital infrastructure and has been designed to be straightforward, easy to configure and use, and cost-effective.
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Network & connectivity innovation
Winner: Texecom – Monitor
Texecom Monitor provides turn-key digital tools and services to leading ARCs and installers specifically designed to help grow and optimise their business. Launched only in April 2022, it provides digital tools designed to help installers raise service levels, automate tasks, and get robust analytics, all while reducing overheads – saving time and money.
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Innovator (company) of the Year Award
Winner: Inner Range
As a designer and manufacturer of integrated security and access control products, Inner Range is a market leader in this field. The company offers a great deal of flexibility and great integration with 3rd party products. The company’s systems all have standard integrated intruder alarms that meet Grade 3 requirements.
