Nx Global Newsletter: October 2025.

AI-Powered Emergency Response

From real-time situational awareness to post-disaster recovery, intelligent video helps teams respond faster when every second counts. See how developers can use Nx EVOS to build smarter tools for crisis response.

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Launching VSaaS for MSPs

VSaaS is one of the fastest-growing opportunities for service providers. This guide outlines how to build, price, and scale your own managed surveillance service with Nx Witness Enterprise.

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Ethics and Privacy In Video Intelligence

As AI becomes more powerful, how it’s used matters more than what it can do. Learn why responsible design and leadership are key to building trust with Nx EVOS.

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Exploring the Cosmos With AI

From tracking meteors to mapping exoplanets, video intelligence is reshaping how we study the skies. See how developers can build space-ready tools with Nx EVOS.

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Organizational User Management in Nx Witness Enterprise

Multi-site management made easier. Learn how Nx Witness Enterprise lets teams streamline access, roles, and admin control with Organizational User Management.

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Nx Partners with UP to Power Edge AI Development Kits

UP AI Dev Kits now feature Nx AI Manager, giving developers a hardware-agnostic pipeline for building and scaling video intelligence at the edge. Learn how this collab accelerates edge AI innovation.

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Volt, HiveMQ, and Nx Launch New Real-Time Intelligence Solution

By treating every camera as a smart sensor, this joint solution powered by Nx Go delivers millisecond-fast automation for traffic, safety, and connected infrastructure, turning video into actionable intelligence at the edge.

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TVT Advanced Object Search

The TVT Analytics plugin captures AI metadata from TVT cameras and translates it into visible, searchable objects on the Nx Desktop. It supports detection of people, cars, bikes, and thermal events, along with advanced search, custom event rules, and best-shot previews, enabling smarter, real-time monitoring across diverse environments.

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Nx Powertoys Action Automation

The Nx Powertoys plugin adds a simple web UI for managing advanced rules, timers, and schedules with no coding knowledge required. Admins can arm or disarm grouped rule sets, trigger soft events, retrieve camera passwords, and manage centralized lists from one service. This integration adds flexible automation and smarter control to any Nx deployment.

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Gotillo Spot Intrusion Detection

The Gotilo Spot plugin analyzes live video with AI to detect unauthorized access in restricted zones, generating structured metadata for each event. Natively integrated into the application, these events are logged, searchable, linked to specific cameras, timeline visible, and can trigger automated actions to deliver real-time intelligence and reduce the need for manual monitoring.

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Monthly Look at Video Intelligence: Digital Twins and Predictive Action

Each edition, we highlight a field where intelligent video is reshaping what’s possible, along with real-world applications that could be built on the Nx EVOS platform. This month, we’re turning our focus to one of the most significant developments in modern infrastructure, manufacturing, and city planning: digital twins and how intelligent video is playing a crucial role in keeping them accurate, actionable, and alive.

From Static Models to Living Systems

At its core, a digital twin is a dynamic, virtual replica of a physical object, environment, or system. It’s more than just a 3D model; it’s a living simulation that mirrors real-world behavior, updates in real time, and can predict how physical changes will play out before they happen. Originally pioneered in aerospace and industrial design in the 1960s for the launch of the Apollo rockets, digital twins have since been used in manufacturing, construction, logistics, and even urban planning. But for a digital twin to be truly effective, it needs more than blueprints and sensor data. It needs context and a constant stream of information that only video can provide. That’s where intelligent video systems are playing a vital role in their use, bridging the gap between what’s supposed to happen and what’s actually happening.

Using Video to Keep Digital Twins Honest

A digital twin is only as good as the data that feeds it. Without accurate, continuous input from the physical world, even the most sophisticated simulation can drift from reality. Video intelligence provides a way to anchor these models with live visual evidence, offering a richer layer of information than simple metrics or sensor readings. Across industries, we’re already seeing this principle in action:

• BMW has integrated intelligent video into its digital twin workflows to verify assembly-line performance and detect discrepancies in real time. AI-powered video systems can track robot movement, workstation activity, and human traffic patterns, then compare those observations against the virtual model to flag inefficiencies or unexpected behaviors. (BMW Virtual Factory)

• Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has built a real-time 3D digital twin connected to live operational data. Cameras track passenger flow and vehicle activity, feeding that data into simulations that help optimize staffing, adjust signage, and reroute traffic before bottlenecks occur. (Unity Case Study)

• Construction and Infrastructure Projects around the world are deploying drones and fixed cameras to monitor progress and compare real-world structures against digital plans. This continuous feedback loop not only reduces costly mistakes but also ensures that digital models remain up to date throughout the build process. (Bentley Systems iTwin)

Predictive Insight and Continuous Improvement

The power of digital twins goes beyond real-time monitoring. By combining existing footage with predictive analytics, organizations can run “what if” simulations to explore the impact of potential changes, from rerouting a manufacturing line to adjusting airport gate schedules. When these insights are fed back into the digital twin, the system continues to self-improve. It can anticipate outcomes, recommend optimizations, and even automate adjustments accordingly. This closed-loop feedback cycle is rapidly becoming the backbone of next-generation operational intelligence.

Developing Digital Twins With Nx EVOS

Creating a digital twin platform that leverages video intelligence starts with the ability to capture, process, and act on video data in real time. That’s where a platform like Nx EVOS comes in. An enterprise-grade video operating system, Nx EVOS makes it easy to develop intelligent video applications that can be integrated directly into digital twin environments. With support for edge, cloud, and hybrid deployments, developers could gather video from over 28,000+ compatible devices, apply AI models, and generate metadata that syncs with digital models.

The Future: Successful Models With Video Intelligence

As digital twins grow more complex and widespread, the need for visual data will only increase. Intelligent video will evolve from being an optional enhancement to a central requirement of digital twin design, providing the “eyes” that keep these virtual models aligned with reality. When combined with platforms like Nx EVOS, that capability can transform from theoretical potential into real-world applications that deliver immediate operational value.

The convergence of video intelligence and digital twins is more than just a technological milestone; it represents a shift in how we understand, predict, and shape the physical world around us. By grounding digital twins in video intelligence, organizations can unlock deeper insights, react faster to change, and build more adaptive, efficient, and resilient systems. From smarter factories to more responsive cities, this is the foundation of a future where digital and physical no longer operate in parallel, but evolve together.

Upcoming Events

As we round out 2025, we're looking forward to exhibiting our latest innovations at several key events in the final quarter. Stop by to meet our team and get an exclusive demo!

• Smart City Expo World Congress
  

  • November  4th-6th | Fira Grandia, Barcelona Spain

  • What are we showcasing? Nx Go and the advanced capabilities of Gen 6 Enterprise, including Nx Connect, Nx AI Manager, Nx Maps, and more.

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• Tech For Retail
  

  • November 24th-25th | Porte De Versailles, Paris France

  • What are we showcasing? Nx EVOS, Nx Toolkit, and the advanced capabilities of Gen 6 Enterprise including Nx Connect, Nx AI Manager, Nx Maps, and more.

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