Hanwha Vision (formerly Samsung Techwin) is one of the world's largest surveillance manufacturers and a leading mid-to-premium tier CCTV brand in the UAE market. We supply and install Hanwha Vision Wisenet X, Q, P, and 7 series IP cameras, Wisenet AI analytics, NVR recording systems, and Wisenet Wave VMS for commercial and enterprise surveillance projects across Dubai and the UAE.
Hanwha Vision is the rebranded surveillance division of Samsung Techwin, acquired by the Hanwha Group in 2015. The Samsung camera heritage — particularly the image sensor and optics engineering — continues in the Wisenet product range, which is widely distributed in the UAE through established local distributors with stocked inventory. Wisenet cameras occupy a competitive tier between value-market brands (Hikvision, Dahua) and ultra-premium brands (Axis), offering substantially better image quality, analytics depth, and manufacturer support than value brands at a price point significantly below Axis.
Hanwha Vision's Wisenet AI cameras feature on-board deep-learning object classification — distinguishing between humans, vehicles, faces, and licence plates at the camera edge without requiring an AI analytics server. This edge AI architecture means analytics events (intrusion, loitering, direction violation, crowd density) are generated at the camera and transmitted as metadata alongside the video stream, dramatically reducing the CPU load on recording servers and enabling more cameras per server compared to server-side analytics platforms.
Wisenet X (XNV, XND, XNO) — Hanwha's top-tier fixed cameras featuring built-in AI deep-learning chipset for edge analytics, triple codec H.265/H.264/MJPEG, WiseStream III adaptive compression (reducing bandwidth by up to 75% versus standard H.264 without quality loss), and true Wide Dynamic Range up to 120 dB. XNV-9302R 4K outdoor vandal dome with IR illumination. XND-9302 4K indoor dome. XNO-9302R 4K outdoor bullet. The Wisenet X range is the premium choice for Dubai enterprise and government surveillance projects requiring both image quality and analytics without a separate analytics server.
Wisenet Q (QNV, QND, QNO) — Hanwha's mid-range fixed cameras balancing performance and cost for commercial deployments. QNV-8080R 5MP outdoor vandal dome with IR 30 m. QND-8080R 5MP indoor dome. QNO-8080R 5MP outdoor bullet. H.265 compression with WiseStream II. Built-in motion detection and basic video analytics (motion zone, tampering). The standard Wisenet camera for Dubai commercial office, retail, and hospitality surveillance where Wisenet X analytics capabilities are not required but image quality above entry-level brands is specified.
Wisenet P (PNM, PNV, PND) — Hanwha's PTZ and multisensor panoramic cameras. PNM-9320VQP 4-directional multisensor camera with 360° coverage combining four independent 2MP sensors — covering an entire intersection, car park level, or building entrance with a single device. XNP-9300RW 4K PTZ with 30× optical zoom and IR 200 m illumination for wide-area tracking and long-range zoom-in on identified targets. Wisenet P PTZ cameras are controlled from Wisenet Wave VMS or from a CCTV monitoring centre via RS-485 or network PTZ protocol.
Wisenet Wave is Hanwha Vision's own Video Management Software — a full-featured VMS supporting unlimited cameras, any ONVIF-compatible camera (not only Wisenet), and scalable from a single workstation to a enterprise multi-server deployment. Wisenet Wave Mobile app for iOS and Android remote monitoring. Wisenet Wave Cloud for remote connection without port forwarding. Wave's server-side analytics and bookmarking tools enable efficient incident investigation. The Wisenet Optimum bundle pairs a Wisenet Wave server with pre-configured Wisenet cameras in a tested and warranted recording system.
Wisenet NVR series (QRN, XRN) for stand-alone recording without a separate CCTV server. QRN-1610S 16-channel NVR with built-in 16-port PoE switch — a single device powering and recording up to 16 Wisenet cameras with no additional switch required. XRN-3210B 32-channel enterprise NVR with up to 256 TB storage expansion via external JBOD. Wisenet NVRs are the compact solution for small to medium deployments — retail, clinics, small offices — where a CCTV server and separate PoE switch would be over-engineered for the camera count.
Wisenet AI analytics running at the camera edge on Wisenet X series: face detection and recognition, licence plate recognition (LPR), people counting, queue management, social distancing monitoring, and heat mapping. Wisenet X cameras with built-in LPR are widely deployed at Dubai building car park barriers and access control gates for automated vehicle entry. Wisenet also produces network speakers (XNS-series), fisheye 360° cameras (PNF-9010RV), and explosion-proof cameras for industrial environments.
Matching the correct Wisenet series to each camera position is the most important design decision in a Hanwha Vision system. Wisenet X with edge AI is justified at entrance points, car parks, and critical monitoring zones where analytics add operational value. Wisenet Q delivers sufficient image quality for general coverage without the AI processing overhead cost. We specify by position, not by blanket series selection — resulting in a system that is both cost-optimised and analytically capable where it matters.
Hanwha's WiseStream III adaptive compression technology is a practical bandwidth management tool for large camera deployments: by encoding static background areas at lower quality and preserving detail only in moving object regions, WiseStream reduces recorded file sizes and network bandwidth by 50–75% versus standard H.265 constant bitrate. We configure WiseStream and appropriate recording schedules (continuous + event) for each camera during commissioning — correctly configured recording schedules are the difference between a 30-day and a 90-day retention period on the same storage capacity.
Wisenet Wave VMS is configured during installation: camera discovery, stream quality settings per camera, motion zone configuration, event rules (analytics trigger → notification → bookmark), user accounts with appropriate permissions, and Wisenet Wave Cloud relay for secure mobile remote access. We provide client training on live monitoring, playback, export, and incident reporting procedures. Wisenet Wave is genuinely intuitive — most clients are operationally competent after a one-hour handover session.
Both Hanwha Vision and Hikvision produce excellent value-for-money surveillance products. The practical distinction in Dubai projects: Hanwha Vision Wisenet has stronger traction in UAE government, corporate, and specification-grade commercial projects where the client or consultant is aware of the cybersecurity and data sovereignty concerns that have affected Hikvision's market position in US and UK government procurement. Hanwha Vision is a South Korean brand with no equivalent restrictions in any UAE government procurement guidance currently in effect.
For large-volume budget deployments (car parks, warehouses, residential compounds) where cost per camera is the primary dimension, Hikvision's deeper UAE distributor network and lower price points are often the practical choice. For corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and any project where the client specifies non-Chinese CCTV hardware, Hanwha Vision is the natural mid-tier alternative.
Wisenet Q or X domes for lobby, reception, and floor surveillance. Wisenet Wave VMS with mobile remote access for security management. Edge AI analytics for after-hours intrusion detection reducing false alarm call-outs for Dubai office security teams.
Wisenet X LPR cameras at barrier entry/exit positions for automated vehicle number plate logging. Integration with parking management systems. Wide-angle Wisenet P multisensor cameras for open car park level coverage without blind spots.
Wisenet X people counting cameras at store entrances delivering footfall analytics dashboards. Queue management analytics at checkout points. WiseStream III compression managing bandwidth across large camera counts on shared mall network infrastructure.
Wisenet Q mini-domes for discrete coverage in guest corridors. Wisenet X with face detection at main entrance for VIP recognition and incident identification. Wisenet Wave VMS integration with hotel security desk workstations. PoE NVRs for small hotel secondary buildings.
Wisenet cameras with NDAA compliance for UAE government hospital procurement requirements. Wisenet X for high-risk areas (pharmacy, server rooms, emergency department). H.265 compression reducing storage consumption for 90-day minimum DHA-recommended retention periods.
Wisenet explosion-proof and stainless-steel cameras for JAFZA industrial zone facilities. High-IRE dome cameras for large-format warehouse floor coverage. PTZ XNP cameras for long-range perimeter monitoring at logistics terminal and free zone boundary positions.
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