Synology is making a significant push into the video security and artificial intelligence (AI) markets.
The company unveiled its comprehensive video security solutions and integrated management ecosystem for both commercial and residential use at its booth in Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center on Thursday.
At the heart of Synology’s offering is Surveillance Station, an integrated video management solution built into the company’s proprietary operating system.
This versatile platform supports not only Synology devices but also equipment from other manufacturers, allowing users to manage all devices from a single interface – a major advantage in today’s multi-system environments.
The system boasts an AI-powered semantic search feature, enabling users to locate specific footage using natural language queries. For example, users can search for a person wearing blue jeans and a yellow t-shirt, and the AI will identify and retrieve relevant video clips.
Synology also announced plans to launch Surveillance 365, a cloud-based solution that eliminates the need for physical servers or storage devices for video management.
The company is developing an Access Control solution to enhance physical security, with a planned release in the third quarter of next year.
This system will integrate cameras with entrance control mechanisms, allowing real-time monitoring and management of both registered and unregistered individuals through the Surveillance Station platform.
For the consumer market, Synology introduced an AI-powered home camera that works in tandem with its personal hub storage device, Bystation Plus.
This smart camera uses AI to detect potential dangers, such as babies or pets entering hazardous areas, or unauthorized individuals approaching the property, instantly alerting users via a smartphone app.
Another highlight at the booth was Deep Research, a new AI-driven search program. This local, on-device agent is available as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription.
It employs natural language processing to accurately locate documents or photos stored on a personal computer (PC). For instance, a search for a puppy sitting in front of the TV will return a prioritized list of relevant images.
A Synology representative emphasized the program’s security, noting that all information is processed locally on the device, eliminating data leak concerns. While currently available for macOS, a Windows version is in development.
In a separate press conference on Wednesday, Synology unveiled its next-generation Disk Station Manager (DSM) operating system, enhanced with AI capabilities.
DSM is Synology’s user-friendly operating system (OS) for Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, designed to make data storage management as intuitive as using a smartphone, whether it’s an Android device or an Apple iPhone running iOS.