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CountIQ June 2026 product update showing the AI-assisted reporting workspace with a natural-language report request, report controls, and generated people-counting chart
Product Update
People Counting
Parking

What's New in June: Ask CountIQ for a Report, Recover Missing Data, and Run Parking with Less Admin

June's CountIQ and ParkEase updates make reporting easier, camera data more dependable, and day-to-day parking administration simpler.

Jul 13, 2026Gabe
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Axis Store Reporter migration to CountIQ — moving Axis Store Data Manager people counting history into a new analytics dashboard
Axis Store Reporter
Axis Store Data Manager
Migration

Axis Store Reporter Migration: Keeping Your Data History

Moving off Axis Store Reporter? Here's what happens to your Axis Store Data Manager history now it's offline, how to recover it, and how CountIQ imports it for you.

Jul 8, 2026Gabe
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CountIQ May 2026 product update screenshot showing Counts In reporting dashboard cards for yesterday, last week, and last month with comparison bars and live occupancy metrics
Product Update
People Counting
Parking

What's New in May: Live Location Maps, Recurring Parking, and Faster Reporting

A roundup of what shipped this month across CountIQ people counting and ParkEase parking — a live multi-site map, more flexible reporting, recurring parker bookings, and quieter, smarter alerts.

May 29, 2026Gabe
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Manual Processes Are Holding Your Site Back — Here's What Automation Actually Delivers
AI Automation
Site Operations
Loading Dock

Manual Processes Are Holding Your Site Back — Here's What Automation Actually Delivers

Manual processes are costing your site time and compliance risk. See the measurable ROI from AI automation across loading docks, car parks and construction sites.

Feb 25, 2026Gabe
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AI On-Camera People Counting: No Dedicated Sensors Needed
People Counting
AI Analytics
Edge AI

AI On-Camera People Counting: No Dedicated Sensors Needed

Turn existing cameras into people counters. AI on-camera analytics delivers accurate foot traffic data — no dedicated sensors or extra hardware needed.

Feb 23, 2026Gabe
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AI Loading Dock Monitoring: Automate Security 24/7
Loading Dock
Security
Video Analytics

AI Loading Dock Monitoring: Automate Security 24/7

Replace manual security checks with AI-powered dock monitoring. Automate licence plate verification, bay tracking, and compliance logging — without guard hours.

Feb 19, 2026Gabe
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Loading Dock Automation Guide: From Manual Checks to 30-Second Verification
Loading Dock
Automation
Logistics

Loading Dock Automation Guide: From Manual Checks to 30-Second Verification

How automated LPR, bay tracking, and booking systems replace manual dock processes. Includes ROI timelines, feature checklist, and a real-world case study.

Feb 19, 2026Gabe
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LPR has changed: good cameras are assumed, system intelligence is the differentiator
LPR
ANPR
System Intelligence

LPR has changed: good cameras are assumed, system intelligence is the differentiator

LPR is not new. But the way it succeeds, or fails, has definitely changed. The real difference now is what happens after the image is captured: how the system is configured, how it handles messy real-world conditions, and whether the output turns into useful actions.

Jan 22, 2026Charles
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The evolution of parking automation and why tenant-led systems are the future
ParkEase
Parking Automation
LPR

The evolution of parking automation and why tenant-led systems are the future

Parking should be simple. But in most commercial buildings, car parks are still run on outdated access cards, manual updates, and systems that don't talk to each other. Learn how the next wave of automation is reshaping parking for tenants and operators.

Dec 2, 2025Gabe
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Axis Store Reporter end of life — CountIQ dashboards replacing discontinued Axis people counting analytics
Axis Store Reporter
End of Life
CountIQ

Axis Store Reporter End of Life: What to Do Now

Axis Store Reporter reached end of life on 31 January 2026. Support has ended, and the gap in your people counting data grows every week. Here's how to recover.

Jul 8, 2026Gabe
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Managing Safety and Compliance with Smart Tools in Construction and Logistics
Safety
Compliance
Construction

Managing Safety and Compliance with Smart Tools in Construction and Logistics

Safety and compliance on construction sites and loading docks are critical components of operational success. Learn how smart tools can reduce human error and ensure real-time monitoring.

Feb 10, 2025Gabe
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Optimising Security with Loading Dock Automation
Security
Automation
Logistics

Optimising Security with Loading Dock Automation

Discover how integrating data systems through loading dock automation can enhance security, streamline operations, and reduce costs in logistics and supply chain management.

Dec 3, 2024Gabe
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