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BEK Attends Conference on Future of Surveillance & Advanced Solutions for Customers

BEK Attends Conference on Future of Surveillance & Advanced Solutions for Customers

Axis Communications is the industry leader in video surveillance. The ACCC is an annual, invite-only event for top partners, like BEK. This year’s conference introduced attendees to new innovations and product features.

Sauter and Silvernagel both have expertise in Axis cameras and say they learned about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a role in the future of surveillance. They note that that AI is set to transform these cameras into intelligent devices capable of reading license plates, counting people, detecting falls, sensing motion, and even monitoring inventory and shelves in stores.

Another exciting development discussed at the conference is the expansion of wearable cameras beyond law enforcement. Sauter and Silvernagel point out that professionals in fields like medicine will soon be able to utilize wearable cameras, offering new perspectives and documentation capabilities for their work.

Attendees of the ACCC also met with leadership and discussed updates that will allow for more advanced solutions of greater value to customers.

BEK Watch is a customized security system used on a variety of properties, including: residential, farm and shop, business, or any other locations in need of protection. Users can check and operate cameras over the internet through a secure connection, anytime, anywhere. For more information, visit https://www.bek.coop/residential/surveillance or call BEK at 888-475-2361.

About Axis Communications Axis enables a smarter and safer world by creating solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems. They are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training. Axis has around 4,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and the headquarters are in Lund, Sweden.

BEK Communications Cooperative, founded in 1952, is a communications services company headquartered in Steele, North Dakota. In the last 71 years, the company has grown to include branch offices in Bismarck and Valley City and now serves more than 12,000 customers. BEK provides fiber-based voice, Gigabit broadband, and IP television services; cloud-based security, automation, surveillance, voice, and storage services; and hospital and business communications solutions in North Dakota. The company also provides statewide sports broadcasting and national news reports on the BEK TV Network, and television content across North Dakota through KNDB, KNDM, and KNGF.

BEK emphasizes their fast, friendly, local service experience and a broad portfolio of high-quality communications, enterprise, broadcasting, and advertising services.

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