Tag: Leo Levit
ONVIF forming new group focused on metadata specs and data ontology
December 21, 2023SSN Staff
SAN RAMON – The Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) has announced an agreement with the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) to take over development of data ontology and metadata specifications.
In a release ONVIF stated that the work will continue under a new ONVIF metadata working group originally under OSSA. According to ONVIF, the new metadata working group is focused on developing standardized ways of richly describing the context in which objects of interest appear in...
ONVIF unveils Release Candidate as first add-on for secure communications
July 24, 2023SSN Staff
SAN RAMON, Calif.—Industry forum ONVIF has introduced the TLS Configuration Add-on (Release Candidate) for secure communications between devices and clients.
TLS Configuration is the first in a new category of ONVIF add-ons, which are specifications that extend ONVIF conformance to product features that address a specific use case or end user need.
Add-ons enhance the ONVIF profile model by enabling conformance to additional features and capabilities not already included...
In the face of emerging tech, ONVIF is unifying an industry
April 4, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
LAS VEGAS – The security industry just wrapped up ISC West 2023, one of the largest trade shows of the year, and that’s where Security Systems News caught up with ONVIF to discuss the future of interoperability.
The Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) was founded in 2008 by Bosch Security Systems, Axis Communications, and Sony Corporation to bring together manufacturers, software developers, consultants, system integrators, end users and more to participate in the standardization...
ONVIF reaches dual milestones of 25K conformant products, 15th anniversary
March 23, 2023SSN Staff
SAN RAMON, Calif.—ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has reached the dual milestones of surpassing 25,000 conformant products and celebrating 15 years as the “industry standard for interoperability.”
Since its inception in 2008, products that conform to ONVIF profiles have consistently grown in number and scope, beginning with core products such as IP cameras, video management software, and network video recording solutions. Today’s...
ONVIF unveils add-on concept for increased feature interoperability and flexibility
September 15, 2021SSN Staff
SAN RAMON, Calif.—ONVIF, a leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has introduced the add-on concept, which extends the ONVIF conformance process to individual product features that can solve a specific use case or end-user need.
This new concept enhances the ability of ONVIF to more quickly respond to the needs of the market with increased interoperability and flexibility of choice for end users and systems integrators.
“The demand...
ONVIF hosts 23rd virtual Developers’ Plugfest
May 21, 2021SSN Staff
SAN RAMON, Calif. —ONVIF, a leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, in April hosted its 23rd ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest, and second virtual event, testing implementations of ix ONVIF profiles, as well as two profile release candidates for access control and metadata.
In attendance were 27 developers and engineers from 18 ONVIF member companies. Participants gathered virtually over two weeks in April and completed 175 hours of testing. Attending...