Organization: Mohaghegh Ardabili University
Location: Iran – Ardabil
Target Market: Protection of Educational Facilities
Product: GeoVision Network Systems
Application: Campus Environment Monitoring
Mohaghegh Ardabili University was established in 1978 as the Agricultural Technical College, with an initial enrollment of 38 students in the field of general agriculture. In 1992, the university was separated from Tabriz University and continued as a higher education complex. In 1993, it officially became Mohaghegh Ardabili University, approved as an institution of higher education. By 1999, the university had 16 accredited academic departments.
About GeoVision
GeoVision is a leading security technology company focused on video surveillance products and video content analysis, with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, North and South America. Since its inception in 1998, GeoVision has grown significantly each year. Through heavy investment in Research and Development, GeoVision has become a leader in the PC-based video surveillance sector, bridging the gap between analog and digital technologies with its innovative video surveillance software, products, and solutions.
Among the leading companies in the video surveillance industry, GeoVision stands out for its ability to simultaneously produce video surveillance software, cameras, and related switches. Interestingly, GeoVision offers its software with all features typically provided by high-cost software brands, free of charge.
Product Range
GeoVision’s range includes GV-series DVRs, hybrid DVRs, and network video products such as GeoVision IP cameras, all equipped with built-in video content analysis. GeoVision specializes in network video surveillance and remote monitoring. Its video surveillance products can integrate with central monitoring stations (CMS), access control systems, point of sales (POS), ATMs, geographic information systems (GIS), and license plate recognition systems.
GeoVision’s surveillance systems include its industry-leading Fish-Eye cameras that offer 360-degree coverage without blind spots. The company offers a wide range of products including IP cameras, PoE switches, video management software (VMS), DVR cards, HD-SDI cameras, access control systems, license plate recognition (LPR) cameras, digital signage, and more.
GeoVision Software
To meet the diverse needs of customers worldwide, GeoVision provides 19 language versions of its software under the GeoVision brand. Over the past 14 years, GeoVision has been the top producer and seller of digital video recording cards. Furthermore, GeoVision’s software offers a range of unique features for users and system installers, adding flexibility to the system. The variety of GeoVision IP cameras ensures that the product meets every specific application requirement.
GeoVision’s video analytics software can perform tasks such as face detection, tampering alarms, suspicious object detection, missing object detection, smart search, PTZ tracking, people counting, and crowd detection—free of charge and professionally. In addition, the software includes facial analysis capabilities like face mask detection, face covering, and face counting. Users can also benefit from additional features such as creating panorama images from different views, image defogging, video stabilization, and web-based reporting.
Awards and Achievements
GeoVision has won several prestigious awards, including:
- Innovation Award for Digital Video Surveillance Products from Frost & Sullivan in 2007
- Best Taiwan Business Award in 2008
- Recognized as one of the World’s 200 Best Under a Billion by Forbes Asia for two consecutive years
- Listed in the Top 50 Security Companies by A&S Magazine since 2004
Competitive Advantages
GeoVision’s Network Video Recorder (NVR) and Video Management Software (VMS) are built on an open platform that allows developers to alter NVR/VMS functionalities via the published API. This feature enables GeoVision to support over 1,000 IP camera models from various vendors such as Axis, Arecont Vision, Bosch, Canon, Panasonic, Pelco, Samsung, and Sony. GeoVision’s expanding range of over 70 IP camera models is fully compatible with the ONVIF standard, ensuring seamless integration with VMS software from companies like Exacq, Genetec, and VideoInsight.
GeoVision’s interoperability with other brands provides unique benefits to users. Customers have the freedom to integrate the best software and hardware to meet specific project budgets and needs. The cost of ownership is minimized by reducing integration costs, allowing users to choose the most suitable combination of products regardless of the vendor.
GeoVision products offer high quality and efficiency at competitive prices. With the purchase of GeoVision IP cameras, users and installers get free access to NVR software licenses. Additionally, GeoVision software is updated free of charge to keep users equipped with the latest technologies. The built-in image analysis capabilities make GeoVision an easy choice for users looking for robust and efficient surveillance solutions.