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New Solutions AI platform scans CCTV footage to flag risks


Shapes AI has launched the Sociadex platform that leverages existing CCTV cameras to automatically monitor ad- herence to social distancing protocols. Push notifications are sent to those on premise when social distancing levels fall below thresh- olds, and up-to-date in- sights show managers trends over time with risk heatmaps. A Social Distance Score (SDS) is generated which can be displayed online and onsite. This instills confidence in staff, ten- ants, members and cli- ents to enter a specific location. Sociadex can be installed anywhere, from shopping centres, to schools, public transport stations, airports, hospi- tals, warehouses, stores bars, and offices.


Since the pandemic, on- line retailers have thrived while those who still have


jobs have managed to work remotely. Brick and mortar stores still see less footfall and traffic post-lockdown than even January levels, while offices and workspaces remain largely vacated as people do not feel safe going back into a crowded environment. With a possi- ble resurgence and another potential lockdown looming, the situation is only getting more challenging. Offices and customer-facing busi- nesses are experimenting with various COVID safety measures such as unidi- rectional systems, hand snatiation sta-


tions, and 2m distance signage. Whilst these measures must have some effica- cy, there is still highly limited insight to the actual levels of adherence to


as authorities, and now businesses, have discovered over recent weeks. To facilitate this, Shapes AI has lev- eraged its proprietary computer vision technology to automatically assess the extent to which these


preventive danger. measures


are being observed and to highlight any hotspots of potential


Distance


is not the only factor that affects the likelihood of COVID spreading within an environment and that is why Sociadex generates a Social Distancing Score that takes account of a range of perti- nent factors.


Offices and customer-facing businesses are experimenting with various COVID safety measures such as unidirectional systems, hand snatiation stations, and 2m distance signage.


these guidelines, and thus to the actu- al safety levels on any site. Managing premises to stay COVID-secure is cur- rently a very manual, time-consuming and ad hoc process. Patrons have little visibility of whether the space they are about to enter is actually safe. Implementing and monitoring these new behaviours is not straightforward


Relaunching GV in lockdown


With a new board in place GV Mul- timedia, has a brand-new look and name. One of the largest and oldest AV integrators in the industry, newly appointed joint MDs Daniel Abrahams and Kristian Cutting explain the moti- vation behind their relaunch and how they pulled it off during a pandemic. Founded almost 45 years ago, veter-


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an AV integration and system design specialist has rebranded, updating its digital presence and identity and changing the business name to GVAV, to reflect the changing times and tech- nology. “In the early days, our name reflected the technology and services we were delivering. I’ve worked in the business for over 20-years. Multime-


dia is infinitely larger than it once was, the capabilities of audio-visual technologies are almost limitless now. GVAV reflects our specialism and heri- tage”, comments Kristian Cutting. Originally a division of construc- tion giant Taylor Woodrow, GVAVwas bought out in 2001 by the company’s chairman, Brian Abrahams, and vice


These include time spent in each others’ presence, the occupancy of a room, the presence of face cover- ings and behaviours such as coughing. This provides a richer and deeper insight into the overall COVID safety level of an environment. “We have to accept social distancing and wearing of face coverings as a critical part of our everyday lives for a while to come, if we are to safely transition out of lock- down and back to some semblance of normality,” says Seena Rejal, CEO and Founder of Shapes AI. “In these un- precedented times, stakeholders at all levels need tools to be able to adapt to the ‘new normal’ and to do so quickly. We believe our solution can provide a key part of the toolkit needed to allow businesses and communities to open up again.”


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