Aipix, a leader in AI-powered video analytics and intelligent surveillance platforms, has announced a strategic collaboration with Smarttive, a prominent technology integrator focused on public safety and operational efficiency in the MENA region. The partnership aims to expedite the deployment of advanced surveillance infrastructure aligned with the Gulf Cooperation Council’s vision for safe, connected smart cities.
The collaboration integrates Aipix’s expertise in AI-based behavioral detection, anomaly prediction, and edge processing with Smarttive’s strong regional presence and telecom integration capabilities. Together, they provide unified cloud-native surveillance solutions featuring real-time monitoring, access control, emergency systems, and smart storage—all compliant with local data sovereignty laws.
With the GCC market rapidly adopting AI, 5G, and NB-IoT, demand surges across verticals such as public safety, transportation, and banking. Aipix and Smarttive offer end-to-end value-added services (VAS) to telecom operators and service providers, enabling faster time to market, increased ARPU, and expanded service portfolios.
In a joint interview, Ali Shafaquat (Smarttive) and Alexander Baiko (Aipix) highlighted key trends including telecom transformation into solution integrators, growth of cloud video surveillance, and accelerating edge and cloud AI adoption shaping the region’s smart city ecosystems.