Integration & Automation

We provide our customers with the ideal integration and automation solution for every project. Simple, cost-effective, and perfectly suited for any application.

Automatisierungs- und Integrationslösungen von unserem hauseigenen Partner GroupLotse
Integration & Automation

We provide our customers with the ideal integration and automation solution for every project. Simple, cost-effective, and perfectly suited for any application.

Integration

Integration

Vorteile

Video surveillance systems are frequently integrated into larger building management systems. For many projects, seamless integration with upstream and downstream systems is essential for success. This integration is increasingly done digitally through various interfaces, whether it's a cash register system, parking system, alarm system, or control center. Nearly all components can be integrated— if you actually know how.

Herausforderungen

Every system is unique, and this includes those connected to the video surveillance system. It is essential to use the most suitable interfaces for each specific integration task. Using the wrong interface can quickly jeopardize the economic viability of a project due to high support costs.

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We use the following interfaces

ONVIF

ONVIF

ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a global industry forum with the goal of facilitating the development of a global open standard for the interface of IP-based physical security products. The ONVIF core specification aims to standardize the network interface of network video products and defines a framework for network video communication based on relevant IETF and Web Services standards, including security and IP configuration requirements.

Alarm In/Out

Alarm In/Out

The alarm input / alarm output is a pair of pins in the terminal strip or plug of a camera or recorder through which an electronic device can be connected. The alarm input receives a signal from an external device and is triggered by it when something changes. The alarm output notifies the external device when an event occurs (e.g. motion detection, vandalism, video loss).

POS

POS

The video and related POS information can be displayed simultaneously in both live and playback modes. The system also supports text search to locate invoices and the corresponding video recordings. The recorder can retrieve POS data in various formats at a defined IP address on the local network.

SIA

SIA

SIA/CONTACT-ID is a standardized transmission protocol from the Security Industry Association, whose members include companies such as AT&T, ADT, Bosch and TYCO. It is one of the world's most widely used standard protocols for the digital transmission of information from hazard detection systems to an emergency call center.

HTTP

HTTP

HTTP Server Push is a mechanism for sending unsolicited (asynchronous) data from a web server to a web browser. HTTP server push can be achieved through various mechanisms. In general, the web server does not close a connection after response data is sent to a client. The web server leaves the connection open so that an event (such as a change in internal data that needs to be communicated to one or more clients) can be sent immediately; otherwise, the event would need to be queued.

API

API

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules that defines how applications or devices can be connected and communicate with each other. A frequently used form is the so-called REST API, which corresponds to the design of the (software) architecture style REST, or Representational State Transfer. This was developed specifically for the development of web applications and communication between different systems via the internet.

Automation

Automation

Vorteile

Using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms, advanced video surveillance systems can detect a range of events, such as recognizing cars and license plates. Typically, these events should trigger a follow-up process. When specific actions are set to be activated by an event, this is known as a workflow, which can extend across various systems (e.g., alarm systems, video surveillance systems, and downstream software).

Herausforderungen

Generally, video management systems are not designed for managing complex workflows. They often support only simple if-then relationships, usually within a single system (e.g., a video surveillance system). For controlling cross-system workflows, specialized solutions are needed that can handle numerous interfaces.

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Our Approaches

Conventional Lösung von GroupLotse
Conventional

Integration of various services and applications via well-known iPaaS tools or Web IO devices to achieve the desired process automation and optimized teamwork.

Conventional Integration Solution
Tailored Lösung von GroupLotse
Tailored

Integration of various software applications through advanced iPaaS solutions with custom modules, ensuring seamless automation of workflows and processes.

Tailored Integration Solution
All Customized Lösung von GroupLotse
All Customized

Development of a custom application for integrating various apps, automating complex workflows, and significantly enhancing teamwork and collaboration.

All customized Integration Solution

Conventional

Conventional

We offer our customers the configuration of iPaaS (Integration Platfrom as Service) and third-party IO solutions to solve specific integration and automation tasks. Depending on customer requirements, we rely on innovative iPaaS solutions such as Power Automate from Microsoft, N8N and Make or on IO hardware from Wiesemann & Theis.

Whether on premise or cloud-based, we have the right solution for every project and support you in planning, implementation and commissioning.

Tailored

Tailored

Conventional iPaaS solutions (Integration Platform as a Service) do not always offer all the features that are required for a project. If a specific feature or interface is missing, we also develop individual propositions for our customers.

Our “tailored” solutions always work in combination with conventional applications. For example, license plate data can be flexibly forwarded from a camera to downstream systems - e.g. billing systems.

Komplett individuelle All Customized Lösungen von GroupLotse

All Customised

All Customised

In certain cases, even our tailored iPaaS tools (Integration Platform as a Service) do not offer the features needed for a specific project or are inferior to a self-developed app from an economic point of view.

In these cases, we also program completely individual solutions for our customers. Made-to-measure and custom-fit to the technical and economical requirements of each project.

We help you to select the best automation solution for your individual case.

Wir helfen Ihnen bei
der Auswahl der besten Automatisierungslösung
für Ihren individuellen Fall.

iPaaS Tools

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Power Automate

A cloud-based service that automates workflows across multiple applications and services, streamlines tasks, and improves productivity.

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Make

A coding-free integration and automation tool that lets you build, develop, and automate everything—from tasks and workflows to applications and systems—in a powerful visual platform.

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n8n

A workflow automation tool that allows you to create flexible workflows that focus on deep data integration. It's extensible and allows you to connect anything to anything via its open, fair code model.

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Zapier

An integration platform that allows end users to integrate the web applications they use and automate workflows.

Your benefits at a glance!

1
Competitive advantages through cost-effective integration and automation solutions. Among iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) solutions, we will find the most suitable and cost-effective solution for you.
2
Margin optimization by choosing the appropriate iPaaS solution. Reduction of costs during start-up, after-sale and operation.
3
New markets develop through innovative solutions. Through artificial intelligence and deep learning, completely new business areas can be opened up. Cross-system integration and event-related automated workflows are critical to success here.
4
With our consulting approach we help our customers outsource complex tasks.

Your Benefits
at a Glance!

1
Competitive advantages through cost-effective integration and automation solutions. Among the iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) solutions, we will find the most suitable and budget-efficient one for you.
2
Margin optimization through the selection of the appropriate iPaaS solution. Effort reduction in commissioning, after-sale and operation.
3
Opening up new markets through innovative solutions. Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning can open up completely new business areas. Cross-system integration and event-related automated workflows are critical to success here.
4
With our consulting approach we help our customers outsource complex tasks.
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