SME Transport Awards 2019

22 SME NEWS / SME Transport Awards 2019 , Vidiwave Ltd Mobile Video Solutions Manufacturer of the Year 2019: Vidiwave Ltd Mar19159 Withmore than 20 years’ experience creating industry leadingmobile video technology, Vidiwave provides robust integrated solutions for mobile CCTV, people counting, vehicle WLAN, live video-via-3G, GPS vehicle tracking, vehicle maintenance and diagnostics software in the Cloud. To celebrate the company’s win in this year’s Transport Awards, we are profiling the company and explore the secrets behind its success. Originally established in 1998 as DVR Extreme, Vidiwave started life developing mobile digital video recorders, automotive power supplies and harsh spike protection technology for use in military vehicle applications. These mil-spec design and reliability origins have endured to influence its whole approach towards new product designs and developments. Later, in 2004 DVR Extreme became DVRX. DVRX was set up to commercially develop the original R&D technology rights into a commercial proposition for large fleets in Bus and Railway applications, primarily by developing WLAN and Cellular technologies to back-up CCTV evidence instead of removing hard drives from recorders by hand. A key element of which was automated back-up of video when the vehicles returned to depot late at night. In 2010 DVRX introduced new shareholders and became Vidiwave, a move which helped to fund the redevelopment of the original Mobile CCTV and Wireless Technologies into a seamless, low-cost technology integrated solutions platform for fleet managers - interested in 3G, WLAN, Vehicle Diagnostics, GPS Tracking and Mobile CCTV, all with real-time intelligent condition monitoring and automatic fault alerting to the client’s desktop. This change enabled end-users to manage their fleet technology the same way as they managed their office IT technologies – in real- time with full visibility of any issues. Today, Vidiwave has offices in the UK and in Holland and supplies its innovative products software solutions to global partners across a full range of transport sectors. From bus and truck solutions through to railway technology, emissions monitoring and beyond, this dynamic and creative company has proven it can create any solution to suit any client need. The solutions they offer range from mobile CCTV, GPS vehicle tracking and even remote vehicle diagnostics, all the way through to cloud storage and distribution of video data. Additionally, the company provides clients with specialist AI (Artificial Intelligence) video services including HD body-worn CCTV and Mobile ANPR products for the police, solutions facilitated through its partnership with 4Sight Imaging software which uses patented imaging technology. Together Vidiwave hardware and 4Sight software provide ANPR services that deliver a true end-to-end Mobile ANPR solution that fully meets the evolving requirements of modern policing with real-time back-office video analytics. Seeking to provide a complete solution that meets every clients’ unique needs, Vidiwave also offer a cloud computing solution to end- users which is OS agnostic, providing full cloud-based video storage and secure sharing of their fleet CCTV evidence. This provides the ultimate flexibility for end-users who require live and playback of their CCTV or GPS tracking and fleet information in the cloud, via a simple browser. Their technology platform requires no additional software on the users’ PC or tablet and is designed to appeal to “locked-down” corporate networks with IT departments that do not allow external software to be installed on company owned computers without admin privileges. Alongside its innovative range of transport and security solutions, working alongside its cellular network partner Wireless Logic, Vidiwave is even able to provide its clients with a global “Private” 4G network. As a result, it is able to offer clients unrivalled network resilience, end-to-end network security, unparalleled uptime and remote SIM Card management via their bespoke SIMPro ™ Management platform. The company is also able to offer ultra-low-cost monthly line rental / one bill per fleet of vehicles and data bundle sharing across the fleet contract, making it easier for clients to manage their deployment costs without sacrificing on quality. Ultimately, as a pioneer with in the mobile video solutions market, Vidiwave has achieved phenomenal success since its inception. Looking at the future, the company will continue to innovate and adapt around the latest developments within both the technology and transport markets. Thanks to its own in- house R&D teams this revolutionary company will be able to ensure that it is able to continue to offer its clients the cutting-edge solutions they have all come to expect and rely on in the years to come. Contact Information: Company: Vidiwave Ltd | Contact: Dave Grattan | Website: vidiwave.com Mobile ANPR installations