11th December 2024, London - Ipsotek, an Eviden company and global leader in AI Computer Vision solutions, has today announced that Spark New Zealand, the country's largest telecommunications and digital services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Ipsotek and launched Spark AI Vision – an advanced AI Computer Vision platform designed to transform workplace safety, retail intelligence, and security operations across New Zealand businesses.
This partnership combines Spark's digital infrastructure expertise with Ipsotek's more than twenty years of AI Computer Vision experience, bringing enterprise-grade video analytics capabilities to New Zealand organisations. Ipsotek's proven track record includes successful deployments of more than eight hundred projects across 44 countries.
“Our partnership with Ipsotek represents a significant milestone in bringing world-class AI capabilities to New Zealand businesses," said Michele Wong, Internet of Things and Solution Lead at Spark New Zealand. "We're enabling organisations to extract meaningful insights from their existing camera infrastructure while solving critical business challenges.”
Early adoption of Spark AI Vision has shown promising results:
“At United Industries, we are working towards safety solutions that not only protect our workforce but have the potential to revolutionise the entire NZ construction industry. By partnering with Spark, we are working to utilise their AI Vision Health & Safety solutions with our existing CCTV cameras in high-risk areas of our steel operations. Our commitment to industry-led innovation is paving the way for smarter, safer workplaces across New Zealand." Ben Hammond, Group Health and Safety Manager, United Industries Limited.
Chris Bishop, Head of APAC at Ipsotek, commented: “Our collaboration with Spark brings together our global expertise in AI-powered Computer Vision video analytics with Spark's deep understanding of the New Zealand market. This partnership will accelerate the adoption of smart video analytics across various sectors, driving operational efficiency and innovation.”
Ipsotek’s AI Computer Vision solutions leverage advanced AI and Scenario-based Rules to analyse IP video streams in real-time, providing actionable insights while adhering to strict privacy and security standards. Spark AI Vision can be deployed with existing IP camera infrastructure, making it a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to enhance their operations.
Dr Boghos Boghossian, CTO & Sales Director at Ipsotek, added: “The Partnership with Spark NZ marks another key collaboration with a leading telecom provider that is pioneering the value proposition of AI driven Computer Vision in the industry.”
The launch of Spark AI Vision aligns with Spark’s broader strategy of providing solutions that combine connectivity, edge compute, and AI capabilities to solve complex business challenges. The solution is available for New Zealand businesses, with flexible deployment options.
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About Spark New Zealand
As New Zealand's largest telecommunications and digital services company, Spark’s purpose is to help all of New Zealand win big in a digital world. Spark provides mobile, broadband, and digital services to millions of New Zealanders and thousands of New Zealand businesses. www.sparknz.co.nz
About Eviden1
Eviden is a next-gen technology leader in data-driven, trusted and sustainable digital transformation with a strong portfolio of patented technologies. With worldwide leading positions in advanced computing, security, AI, cloud and digital platforms, it provides deep expertise for all industries in more than 47 countries. Bringing together 41,000 world-class talents, Eviden expands the possibilities of data and technology across the digital continuum, now and for generations to come. Eviden is an Atos Group company with an annual revenue of c. € 5 billion.
1 Eviden business is operated through the following brands: AppCentrica, ATHEA, Cloudamize, Cloudreach, Cryptovision, DataSentics, Edifixio, Energy4U, Engage ESM, Evidian, Forensik, IDEAL GRP, In Fidem, Ipsotek, Maven Wave, Profit4SF, SEC Consult, Visual BI, Worldgrid, X-Perion. Eviden is a registered trademark. © Eviden SAS, 2024.
About Ipsotek, an Eviden company
Established in 2001, Ipsotek is a pioneer in the field of Artificial Intelligence Computer Vision and Scenario-based Rule Engine (SBRE) Video Analytics for mission critical applications. Our highly scalable platform VISuite is a versatile AI computer vision platform that automatically raises alerts from existing CCTV cameras and/or Video Management Systems (VMS). VISuite converts video data into real-time, actionable intelligence to optimise safety & security and enables users to efficiently manage automatically generated alarms in real-time.
With headquarters in the United Kingdom and offices in the Middle East, USA and Singapore, Ipsotek's innovative solutions are delivered to end-user clients through a global network of channel partners. Deployments include perimeter protection, intrusion detection, investigation & forensics, traffic management, crowd recognition, number plate recognition and COVID-19 solutions. Ipsotek is an Eviden company.
For more information, please visit www.ipsotek.com
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