Vicon Industries has unveiled NEXT, a modular camera system that the company says empowers customers to reduce installation time from hours to minutes.

The solution also enables users to harness powerful AI processing capabilities and deploy advanced onboard technologies.

Features of NEXT

• NEXT’s snap-and-twist design lets installers set up a camera in under five minutes with no specialized tools required
• Once installed, remote positioning allows installers and end users to set the perfect field-of-view from anywhere within seconds
• Its modular design with interchangeable components supports endless customer applications without the need for additional training or tools

“A powerful advantage”

Haim Shain, Senior Vice President of Product Management, Vicon commented: “Saving up to 45 minutes of setup time per camera gives our partners a powerful advantage, especially when you need to install hundreds of cameras on a job site.

“Furthermore, because of the easy setup, built-in intelligence and remote positioning, they won’t have to return to the site just to adjust the field-of-view, re-tune the camera or clean the lens.

“This means integrators can spend less time servicing old business and focus more on winning new customers.

“This efficiency cuts their project costs tremendously, which can help them be more competitive in their bids, ultimately delivering more to their bottom lines,”  concluded Shain.

AI capabilities

With AI processing capabilities, Vicon says that NEXT brings powerful intelligence right to the camera, enabling security professionals to quickly identify incidents and suspects.

NEXT’s advanced color forensics can pinpoint specific clothing and vehicle colors, while smart object classification instantly distinguishes between people, vehicles and animals.

Real-time analytics take it further, detecting potential threats like loitering and intrusions before they escalate. 

Processing speed

NEXT’s unmatched processing power also drives its groundbreaking AI Vision, which adds a layer of intelligence to traditional video for sharper, clearer, less pixelated images with better color integrity.

The Artificial Intelligent Retina (AI-R) delivers color images 24/7, allowing users to leverage their color-driven analytics around the clock. 

Packed with innovative technologies, NEXT includes high-powered microphones with a 50-foot range and 360° commercial-grade speakers for real-time audio warnings and communications.

Additionally, the dome contains programmable signal lightbars to communicate situational awareness status to indicate threats, warnings or other operational conditions.

“Redefine what a camera can be”

Saagar Govil, CEO, Vicon stated: “NEXT embodies our vision of security technology as more than passive recording, it is an active tool that delivers intelligence.

“Most security cameras today are outdated, built on disjointed technologies that have been stacked on top of each other for over 50 years. 

“With NEXT, we started from scratch, seeking to redefine what a camera can be.

“NEXT possesses features that truly address modern organizations’ unique security needs and integration challenges that come with them.” 

Integration

NEXT integrates into Vicon’s existing ecosystem, enhancing intelligent forensic searches within both Valerus, Vicon’s on-premise Video Management System and Anavio, its cloud-based platform.

With Anavio, NEXT also supports face-based People Search, enabling users to track suspicious individuals throughout their facilities with precision and ease. 

Additionally, Vicon is currently certifying NEXT with the industry’s other top video management systems, allowing customers to leverage the camera’s innovative features without having to rip and replace their existing systems and infrastructure. 

“Expanding beyond our own ecosystem”

Govil later added: “NEXT represents a strategic shift for Vicon. By integrating with other major video management systems, we’re expanding beyond our own ecosystem to deliver broader value in the security market.

“Many enterprises are not in the position to switch video management systems, but they can still take advantage of NEXT’s benefits with its seamless integration into their existing platform.

“The process is already underway, and we expect final certification with the top five video management systems prior to shipping,” Govil concluded.