By Guy Arazi, Director, Technical Partnerships, at SecuriThings If you’re familiar with ONVIF’s pioneering work promoting standardization and interoperability among physical security devices, then chances are you already know how crucial it is to buy and install devices that conform with ONVIF’s standards. Especially given how quickly the field of physical security continues to evolve and…
As we look forward to 2024, there is little doubt some of the technologies that shaped the security industry in 2023 will continue to heavily influence the market in the year to come. The use of metadata, cloud computing and cyber security were all past subjects of our blog this year. Following are a recap…
ONVIF announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA®) to take over development of data ontology and metadata specifications. This initiative will continue under a new ONVIF metadata working group. This new ONVIF working group is focused on developing standardized ways of richly describing the context in…
The role of the systems integrator in the successful design and installation of security systems can certainly be described as complex. Integrators are responsible for assembling an intricate network of security devices and software that need to communicate seamlessly with each other, all within the confines of the customer’s technology requirements and budget. The reality…
Intercoms are often an essential element in a building’s security, providing entrance control and convenience for both occupants and visitors. Many of these devices incorporate video and audio, and are used in many different applications, including multi-family buildings, schools and corporate settings. Four leading intercom manufacturers and ONVIF member companies share why ONVIF is an…
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