International. The growth of solutions with artificial intelligence and the extension of the open platform to the use of the cloud as a business tool, the importance of cybersecurity and respect for data protection and privacy, are within the five trends for 2021 of Hanwha Techwin.
1. Growth of solutions with artificial intelligence and unlimited potential of applications
Peripheral devices have the ability to integrate and run specialized software applications. This improves resource efficiency, saves processing time, and minimizes network bandwidth requirements.
By having greater functionality, which is now included in artificial intelligence solutions with Deep Learning integrated into the cameras, this year will see an increase in the number of installed devices that can process data internally.
Likewise, in response to a trend in which field devices increasingly include open platform solutions, Hanwha Techwin announced that it will strengthen its open platform based on artificial intelligence. The company will also work closely with technology partners to create ecosystems that are intuitive, easy to use, scalable, and can meet the ever-evolving demands of customers.
2. Development of a wider range of customized solutions for end-user and vertical markets through the extended open platform
Faced with the desire of end users to make the most of their video solutions, software development cannot continue as an isolated process led by the in-house software engineering team of a single company.
Hanwha Techwin is a founding member of the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an initiative that has brought together like-minded organizations with the goal of defining specifications for a common platform of security and protection solutions.
During 2021, the South Korean company will work with other OSSA members to build a standardized and accessible framework, which will offer the flexibility needed to develop integrated solutions that address regional or user-specific requirements.
While collaborating with other OSSA members, Hanwha Techwin intends to further improve the compatibility and interoperability of its open platform products within the video surveillance ecosystem.
This will be achieved by encompassing specialized field applications, video management systems and cloud solutions developed by third-party technology partners, enabling the company to offer a wide range of optimized solutions that will deliver real-life practical benefits and add value to video surveillance systems.
3. The cloud will become a business information tool
Currently, the cloud is generally used as a system for updating product features, as well as for installing security patches. However, the increase in the number of edge devices being installed means that the cloud also has an important role to play as a means of securely managing devices and handling large amounts of data to deliver business intelligence.
Hanwha Techwin plans to introduce a cloud solution that will allow users to easily manage Wisenet IP network products and monitor their status in real time. Of equal importance, the solution will generate reports that will allow greater situational awareness and business intelligence, according to the results of the analyzed data that has been captured in each field installation.
4. Cybersecurity will become even more important with the increased use of peripheral devices
With the rise of data capture, increasingly stored and secured on the device itself as part of a smart factory, smart office, smart retail store or, on a larger scale, a smart city solution, the need for protection against cyberattacks has become an even more essential necessity. However, cybersecurity is and will remain a major issue for an application, regardless of its size or complexity.
In 2020, Hanwha Techwin included industry-leading cybersecurity functionality within Wisenet7, its most powerful chipset to date. To offer users the peace of mind of knowing their sensitive data will be kept safe from hackers, the company also earned UL Cybersecurity Assurance Program (UL CAP) certification for the Wisenet7 chipset.
5. Respect for data protection and privacy
Both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the US have drawn attention to the need for companies that capture personal data to have adequate privacy procedures in place.
In the video surveillance industry, the protection of personal identification contained in video data is an important issue. You need to have a balanced approach that ensures compliance with privacy standards while taking full advantage of the latest advances in technology and the data you help capture.
Hanwha Techwin is fully aware of its corporate responsibility to help users comply with privacy regulations. Its SSM and WAVE video management software, Smart Cover of Privacy (S-COP) video editing and masking software, and video privacy management (VPM) solution are designed to help users comply with regulations, while getting maximum benefit from Wisenet cameras and recording solutions.
For Jason de Souza, Hanwha Techwin's Sales Director for Latin America, regardless of whether system integrators are involved in complex video surveillance, mission-critical or high-security projects, or simply include security in small office, factory or retail applications, these trends will likely have a big impact during this year and the near future.
