Yleisradio enhances its security with Louhe Oy

Yle is a Finnish public service media company and the largest creative community in Finland. Yle also plays a critical role in the nation’s security and has a legal obligation to disseminate official information and be prepared to operate in exceptional circumstances. As a public service broadcaster, Yle’s important task is to ensure the nation’s resilience, and therefore, guaranteeing the safety of its personnel in all situations is essential.

Yleisradio enhances its security with Louhe Oy

Yle’s collaboration with Louhe began with Yle’s desire to test new and timely technology. When the collaboration began, the Louhe product was not yet fully developed, but the product idea represented a concrete breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence. Jukka Laakso, the CEO of Louhe, made the right move at the right time. In the market for physical security solutions, major players had not yet incorporated artificial intelligence into their development when Louhe approached us. Now that AI applications are in high demand, Louhe has a fully developed product. We have gained an advantage by working with a specialist in AI technology, says Jyrki Guttorm, Yle’s Head of Security.

We have gained an advantage by working with a specialist in AI technology

Yle’s security expert, Juuso Elomaa, is also pleased with the progress in this cutting-edge development.

Working with Louhe has been smooth

The initial stages of collaboration between Yle and Louhe have been seamless, and the results achieved so far are promising. We are on the cusp of a technological revolution, and Louhe has articulated it well. Louhe’s development team consists of passionate experts in the field, and their enthusiasm is evident in their work – this has also been conveyed to Yle. Guttorm and Elomaa hope that this spirit will continue.

Enthusiasm shines through in Louhe’s work

Historical data reveals security system phenomena

The initial steps in utilizing Louhe technology have been taken with historical data. Yle has already benefited from this. We have been able to identify phenomena related to our security culture. Previously, we only revisited old data if we wanted to examine a clear anomaly.

Even old data can reveal phenomena when viewed with the right tools.

In familiar properties, not all established practices may come to mind, and the phenomena themselves can be difficult to change if their root causes are not understood. However, Louhe technology brings them to light. Data can be used in decision-making in a completely different way, no longer relying on sensory reports or the concerns of the security manager.

By understanding human flows through Louhe technology, we can establish a normal level against which deviations must be compared. When the data analyzed by Louhe begins to indicate something, we can assess the situational picture of security systems, Guttorm reflects.

LOUHE technology as support and aid for surveillance

According to Elomaa, who has a background in physical security, Louhe technology has been an interesting provider of surveillance automation. It supports the monitoring of facility security because the amount of data is overwhelmingly vast for an individual to review. Genuine alarms may get lost among the false ones.

Louhe’s machine-assisted observation helps security personnel focus on identifying real anomalies from massive amounts of data.

Elomaa believes it would be sensible for physical entities to act only when there is a reason to do so, rather than rushing to check false alarms.

A network of security operators

From Yle’s standpoint, Louhe’s domestic origin stands out as a significant factor in their collaboration. As a provider of critical services for national security, Yle finds it easier to comply with legislation when working with a domestic partner. Additionally, Louhe’s networking with other critical service providers builds trust. The exploration of the possibilities of artificial intelligence is not unique to one player; others are also investigating the opportunities it offers. Louhe’s role as a developer of security is valuable because features developed for individual customers benefit others as well.

Features developed for individual customers benefit others as well

Yle is ready to brainstorm features that are necessary for its own needs and can also adopt functionalities developed for others. Yle looks forward to discussions with other Louhe customers about future development directions. Security development does not need to be done in isolation; it can benefit from the emerging community. Louhe brings its expertise to the table, and customers bring their needs. Louhe creates a new kind of ecosystem among operators, says Guttorm.

A data usage revolution is underway

Through the collaboration, we have also had to rethink our own system architecture. A transformation is taking place where systems increasingly communicate with each other. Guttorm explains, “I see that in the future, we will integrate more systems and data into the processing capabilities of these artificial intelligence processors, and we are unlikely to acquire systems that cannot be integrated. This affects not only our security unit but also other units within our company. Regarding security, external data can be used to determine threat levels. We are at the beginning of this journey.”

I see that in the future, we will integrate more systems and data into the processing capabilities of these artificial intelligence processors

Yle places particular emphasis on the responsible use of data. “We must be so responsible with data that we can explain how we handle it at any time,” Guttorm states.

In the same context, he reflects on future developments in data usage: “We’ll establish clear, visible rules with employees and those working in the area. At the same time, it forces us to think about why, as a critical service provider for security of supply, we protect certain aspects. In the past, data may have gone unused because we ‘feared’ violating privacy and did not recognize all the benefits that new technology offers.”

“Our top goal is to create a secure framework for journalism in any circumstances or situations, and surveillance or control should not compromise source protection,” Guttorm explains.

Louhe also benefits beyond corporate security

Louhe enables the use of access control data for purposes other than solving security problems or questions. For example, concerning the use of campus areas or office facilities. “I believe that in the future, we will solve problems that have not yet been identified, because technologies are developing at a rapid pace,” Guttorm points out.