Atyrau, one of Kazakhstan’s key regional cities, has been steadily advancing its urban development while facing growing demands on its road and traffic infrastructure. As vehicle volume increased and urban mobility became more complex, the city needed a smarter, more efficient way to manage traffic flow, improve road safety, and support the daily movement of residents, commuters, and pedestrians. In response, Dahua Technology delivered an intelligent signal control solution designed to enhance city infrastructure, improve mobility, and contribute to a safer and more sustainable urban environment. Critical traffic management Located in western Kazakhstan, Atyrau plays an important role as a regional economic and transportation hub. With continuous urban growth, the city’s roads have become increasingly busy, especially during peak hours. However, parts of the region’s road infrastructure remained insufficient, with some major roads lacking adequate traffic signs and signal lights. This created challenges for both vehicles and pedestrians, making traffic management more difficult and increasing safety risks across key intersections. Before the project, Atyrau faced several critical traffic management pain points Before the project, Atyrau faced several critical traffic management pain points. Congestion during peak hours had become increasingly prominent, requiring a cost-effective and flexible signal control system that could adapt to different road scenarios. In addition, unclear traffic lights and gaps in traffic management contributed to disorderly traffic conditions, including a serious chain collision involving nearly 100 vehicles in 2025. Increasing maintenance difficulty The city also needed a solution that would be easy to deploy and maintain. Many mainstream signal control systems are technically complex, which can increase maintenance difficulty and operational costs. For a growing city like Atyrau, the government required a practical system that could be quickly deployed, remotely commissioned, and adjusted with minimal disruption to citizens’ daily lives. To address these challenges, Dahua provided an intelligent traffic signal control solution combining signal controllers, signal lights, and traffic flow cameras. The system uses AI-powered traffic flow analysis to predict and manage traffic conditions with high detection accuracy, even in complex road environments. By synchronising traffic flow data in real time across multiple intersections, the system can dynamically adjust signal timing and generate optimised timing plans. Adaptive control capability A key advantage of Dahua’s solution is its simple deployment and adaptive control capability A key advantage of Dahua’s solution is its simple deployment and adaptive control capability. The system is designed to be easy to install, debug, maintain, and optimise, allowing traffic control strategies to be adjusted within seconds. This flexibility helps traffic departments respond more effectively to changing road conditions while reducing the burden on traffic enforcement and management teams. Dahua also provided professional traffic signal services, including green wave optimisation and traffic management support. Through its expert team and technical assistance, Dahua helped launch the first signal control demonstration project in the Eurasia region, strengthening local smart transportation capabilities and expanding the ecosystem of technical cooperation. The project also established a replicable model for medium-sized cities across Central Asia and other emerging markets, demonstrating how AI-powered urban mobility solutions can improve transportation efficiency, road safety, and sustainability with practical investment efficiency. Key adaptive intersections Following the deployment of the AI-driven intelligent traffic signal control system, Atyrau achieved significant improvements in urban mobility efficiency and traffic operations. Based on preliminary operational observations and traffic flow analysis at key adaptive intersections, peak-hour traffic efficiency increased by more than 15%, while average vehicle delay time was reduced by approximately 20%. The adaptive signal optimisation capability also improved traffic throughput across major corridors by an estimated 12–18%, helping reduce congestion during busy periods. Atyrau achieved significant improvements in urban mobility efficiency and traffic operations By enabling real-time traffic analytics and dynamic signal coordination, the project reduced unnecessary vehicle idling time by an estimated 18%, contributing to lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Operationally, the intelligent traffic management framework reduced manual traffic intervention requirements by approximately 30%, allowing local traffic authorities to respond more efficiently to changing road conditions through data-driven decision-making. Greener urban environment Beyond traffic efficiency, the project brings wider value to the city and its residents. Smoother traffic flow helps reduce unnecessary idling and emissions, contributing to a greener urban environment. Safer and more orderly intersections improve mobility for drivers and pedestrians, while intelligent infrastructure supports the city’s long-term vision of digital transformation. By combining AI, real-time data, and adaptive signal control, Dahua’s solution helps Atyrau move toward a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future.

Carrefour Brazil is one of the largest retail groups in Brazil and Latin America, operating more than 1,000 stores and serving a high volume of customers every day. Its Pamplona store in São Paulo, for example, located in one of the city’s busiest areas, greatly reflects the operational complexity faced by modern retailers: maintaining safety, reducing losses, improving efficiency, and delivering a better shopping experience at scale. Limited real-time visibility Challenges - Carrefour needed to address several key pain points. Manual processes and disconnected systems created risks of inaccurate alarms and inconsistent service. High customer traffic increased exposure to theft, fraud, and checkout losses, while traditional investigation methods made incident tracing slow and inefficient. At the same time, limited real-time visibility into customer flow, queues, inventory, and in-store behaviour made it difficult to optimize staffing, replenishment, store layout, and checkout efficiency. Unified retail ecosystem Solutions - To meet these needs, Dahua provided an integrated smart retail solution combining video surveillance, AI analytics, alarm linkage, customer flow analysis, and digital in-store technologies. The solution was built around Dahua’s DSS PRO platform, Retail Loss Prevention IVD/IVSS, Retail NVR, AcuPick intelligent search, people-counting cameras, Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) integration, alarm host, access control, electronic shelf labels, and digital signage. These systems work together to connect security, operations, and customer engagement within a unified retail ecosystem. Integration of video surveillance For loss prevention, Dahua’s video analytics can detect suspicious behaviors such as item concealment and issue real-time alerts to security staff. Integration with EAS and intrusion alarms provides immediate contextual information for each alarm, helping teams respond faster and more accurately. High-value merchandise is further protected with anti-theft tags, while restricted storage areas are secured through access control. In the event of an incident, AcuPick and intelligent video analysis can be used to track the movement paths of customers or employees, significantly reducing investigation time. The solution is also projected to checkout and self-checkout security. Cart analysis can help to identify unscanned items, while intelligent barriers at self-checkout stations prevent customers from exiting before completing payment. Looking ahead, the integration of video surveillance with transaction data can further support automated sales auditing, discrepancy detection, and faster resolution of operational variances. Data-driven store operations Beyond security, Dahua’s smart retail technologies support data-driven store operations. People-counting cameras, customer flow analysis, queue monitoring, and heatmap analysis provide Carrefour with insights into occupancy, peak hours, movement patterns, high-traffic areas, and dwell time. This can help to optimize staff scheduling, product placement, promotional planning, and checkout lane management. Shelf replenishment monitoring enable detection of low stock or abnormal product removal and triggers real-time alerts, helping prevent lost sales and improving product availability. Dahua also enhanced the in-store customer experience through electronic shelf labels and digital signage. Electronic shelf labels enable automatic price updates, reduce manual errors, and support promotional communication. Digital signage and point-of-sale displays provide product information, strengthen brand presence, and create a more interactive shopping environment. Interactive shopping environment Results - As a result, Carrefour Brazil now operates in a safer, more efficient, and more connected retail environment. The project improves operational visibility, strengthens loss prevention, accelerates incident analysis, supports better staffing and merchandising decisions, and enhances the customer journey from entrance to checkout. Through this collaboration, Dahua helped Carrefour transform traditional store management into an intelligent retail model powered by integrated security, analytics, and digital engagement.

In the fast-evolving landscape of intelligent manufacturing, Dahua Technology is shaping a new benchmark with its advanced innovation capabilities and efficient production models, creating a fully digitalised and automated smart manufacturing system. Dahua AIoT Industrial Park From being recognised with China’s “National Worker Pioneer” award last year to being named one of the country’s first “Excellence-level Smart Factories” this year, the Dahua AIoT Industrial Park has made great strides in transforming its production. The factory features key innovations, such as automated assembly, unmanned testing, visualised supervision, and autonomous logistics. It fully integrates people, machines, materials, methods, and environment to deliver an exceptional user experience to customers worldwide. A model of human-machine collaboration Dahua has created a highly adaptive and collaborative smart manufacturing model By combining intelligent material management, automated assembly and testing, flexible production lines, an AIoT digital system, and digital twin technology, Dahua has created a highly adaptive and collaborative smart manufacturing model. The factory’s flexible production lines are designed for agility — capable of seamlessly switching between tasks at the push of a button, handling precision electronic components and complex structural parts alike. This flexibility is made possible by the deep integration of advanced automation and intelligent equipment in key production processes: Automated Screw Fastening: Equipped with visual positioning and real-time inspection modules for precise fastening and risk prevention. Airtightness Testing: AI-powered testing in collaboration with robotic arms for fully automated operation. Precision Dispensing: Visually guided dispensing combined with real-time quality inspection. Real-time digital twin operations The factory operates 24/7, continuously capturing data from all equipment and production processes With digital twin technology, the factory operates 24/7, continuously capturing data from all equipment and production processes. It creates accurate 1:1 digital models of production lines, robots, and machinery, using real-time data to simulate production flows, monitor line status, and predict potential issues.  Even during non-operating hours, smart inspections for environment, perimeter, and fire safety run automatically, with instant alerts for any anomalies. Through the operations centre, managers can access live data and make informed decisions to drive efficiency and reduce costs. Unmanned testing & quality management Dahua enhances product quality through granular market insights, modular R&D design, and intelligent testing systems. Leveraging PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), testing parameters are auto-calibrated, while a big-data-driven “Smart Test Brain” continuously fine-tunes test strategies in real time. Dahua enhances product quality via granular market insights and design. Testing processes for mature products are streamlined, while defect predictions automatically trigger stricter testing standards, ensuring fast, high-quality output. For end-to-end quality control, every product is tracked using a unique QR code, enabling instant traceability across its entire lifecycle. This system builds a comprehensive quality data pool that supports production optimisation and quality strategy adjustments. Autonomous logistics for high-efficiency operations Dahua's smart warehouse combines vertical storage systems with a network of AGVs Dahua’s smart warehouse combines vertical storage systems with a network of AGVs, intelligent conveyor lines, robotic arms, vision systems, and automated labelling equipment, all managed via a digital platform to enable fully unmanned “lights-out” factory operations. During the inbound processes, products are automatically scanned, measured, packaged, and assigned by the Warehouse Control System (WCS), with robotic arms and AGVs handling storage placement. Outbound processes are fully automated as well — whether for full pallets, single-SKU shipments, or mixed-SKU orders — and completed within 10 minutes through coordinated efforts of AGVs, robotic arms, and conveyor lines. Looking ahead From “Pioneer” to “Excellence,” the Dahua AIoT Industrial Park is achieving new levels of production efficiency, product quality, and operational synergy through the deep integration of IT and OT technologies. Moving forward, Dahua will continue driving innovation and contributing to new-generation productivity, helping industries worldwide benefit from intelligent manufacturing and creating a smarter future for all.

Managing access to and around Helsinki Airport is a complex task. Around 15,000 people work there daily pre-pandemic passenger numbers hovered around 60,000 to 70,000. Challenges faced Only authorised people should have access to many areas at an airport. The management of movement — by passengers, staff, and contractors— is critical to Finavia’s mission to deliver an efficient service. They sought new access solutions to help. Finavia staff and customer safety is paramount. In addition, every new access control device must: Facilitate the move to keyless security at the airport, which aims to enhance user convenience. Offer compatibility so Finavia can secure all types of openings, from doors and cabinets to fences and cargo. Integrate seamlessly with the existing access control system and software used at Helsinki Airport. Meet essential requirements for securing such a sensitive site: safety, functionality, durability and usability. Solution With Aperio H100 battery-powered handles, all types of airport doors are connected Partnering with ASSA ABLOY gave Finavia a vast choice of solutions to meet its complex security needs. With Aperio H100 battery-powered handles, all types of airport doors are connected to their access control system. This Aperio solution with inbuilt RFID capability was easy to install without the cabling that traditional devices require. “We see in real-time who will open the lock and when, and we can modify and grant access rights, remotely,” explains Kari Mäkinen.  Programmable, secure ID cards Authorised building users come and go with programmable, secure ID cards. It’s much more convenient than a mechanical key, “The access cards of both Finavia personnel and staff of other companies are easily programmed with necessary access rights,” he adds. “When employees change, their access is disabled. Or if the card gets lost, it can be completely removed from the system. With mechanical keys, that process is much harder.” Durability, security of supply, and usability Multiple compatible ASSA ABLOY solutions are deployed alongside wireless Aperio and CLIQ door devices. Keyless, mobile-operated padlocks secure fencing and cargo. An antimicrobial coating on door handles helps to prevent germ spread and reassures staff. The availability of all these solutions from a single manufacturer helped Finavia to create a unified, integrated system at Helsinki Airport. “Safety, functionality, durability, security of supply, and usability were the reasons we chose the ASSA ABLOY solution,” said Kari Mäkinen, Senior Access Control Specialist at Helsinki Airport.