AI in Security Technology

A comparison of software solutions from DEKI, AxxonSoft, and Hikvision

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the security industry. What used to be simple surveillance has evolved into intelligent risk detection in real time. Algorithms analyze video streams, identify people and vehicles, and automatically report unusual behavior, eliminating the need for employees to monitor every screen. This article explores how DEKI, AxxonSoft, and Hikvision's AI-supported systems ensure greater security and efficiency, from small commercial operations to large industrial plants.

Why is AI crucial for your security concept?

Conventional monitoring systems often trigger false alarms, which can be caused by animals, weather conditions, or changing light conditions, such as shadows. Deep learning models, on the other hand, continuously learn to reliably distinguish between real threats and harmless events. This significantly reduces the number of false alarms while ensuring that relevant incidents are reported in a matter of seconds. Automation frees up your security personnel to focus on essential tasks instead of monitoring screens. Additionally, on-premises processing ensures that all sensitive data remains under your control — a crucial criterion for GDPR compliance in Europe.

DEKI: Local Video Analysis for Maximum Data Protection

Because DEKI relies on edge computing, the analysis takes place directly on your server. Video data is not transferred to the cloud; it remains local and protected from unauthorized access. The software simultaneously and automatically detects movement of people and vehicles in multiple full HD camera streams and distinguishes between defined safe zones and potential threats. This solution is particularly beneficial for companies with sensitive data, ranging from industrial plants to public facilities.
Typical applications include theft prevention in retail, customer flow analysis, and the early detection of health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) risks in industrial plants. Thanks to its open interfaces, DEKI can easily integrate into existing systems and modularly expand to include specialized detection models, such as helmet or abandoned object detection.

AxxonSoft: Comprehensive video management and PSIM for large-scale projects

AxxonSoft combines a modern video management system (VMS) with a robust physical security information management (PSIM) system. More than 50 AI detectors analyze live camera data, recognize faces and vehicle license plates, and detect crowds of people. These detectors can trigger automated workflows, such as locking doors, triggering alarms, or panning cameras to critical areas. A central user interface enables management of distributed locations without compromising performance.
This solution is ideal for large companies and urban security concepts. Extensive third-party integrations connect the system with access control, fire, and intruder alarm systems. Thanks to a multi-parameter search — for example, by object color, time period, or direction of movement — relevant video sequences can be found in seconds. This shortens investigation times and increases operational efficiency.

Hikvision: AI-Supported Analytics Directly in the Camera

Hikvision has integrated AI chips into its IP cameras and network video recorders (NVRs), enabling deep learning analytics at the network edge. These embedded AI solutions offer functions such as facial and license plate recognition, as well as people flow management, eliminating the need for external computing power. Depending on your needs, you can process data exclusively on-premises (on the edge) or use cloud or server/client management for advanced functionality and management capabilities.
In retail, Hikvision generates heat maps and behavioral analytics that visualize customer behavior. In the smart city sector, license plate recognition supports traffic and parking management. A web-based search function allows you to filter events by color, object type, or movement path, which is ideal for forensic evaluations. With the new AcuSeek function, Hikvision eliminates the need for time-consuming searches for the required image material. Thanks to AI-generated searches based on existing VCA data, you can now find recordings in no time.

System comparison: DEKI, AxxonSoft, and Hikvision.