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Singapore, known as the Lion City, prides itself in being one of the smartest cities in the world. Indeed, smart technology is deployed throughout the city state to help citizens get smart in many aspects of the everyday life, from catching a bus to saving energy at their homes.
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VMS in the IoT World .................................40 The growth of the Internet of Things is creating more and more data for security operators to sift through.
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Campus Security: Ensuring Safer and Smarter Learning Environments Security for universities is increasingly becoming a major topic of discussion in the security industry circles as several incidents have pointed toward issues in this vertical. 12
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EDITOR’S NOTE Robotic Development — Something You Shouldn’t Ignore Right Now The Internet of Things, or the so-called Internet of Everything, has led to exciting innovations across many industries and applications. Other than providing end users with smarter solutions to increase their business efficiency or quality of life, automation and mobility are also key aspects that companies want to pursue further. In many developed countries, such as Singapore and Japan, enterprises are facing problems from high labor costs, not to mention the countries’ other important problem — their aging population. Robots and other smart devices/solutions, like drones, can significantly reduce labor costs, which is a big part of the attraction. In IDC’s report on worldwide robotics for 2017 and beyond, the researcher predicts a 35 percent growth in this field as “leading organizations in logistics, health, utilities and resources will explore the use of robots to automate operations by 2019.” Robots now can serve different functions. Industrial robots can provide security, safety and business efficiency, while collaborative robots can support or replace human operation of machines or some procedures. “Robots as a Service” can also be the new business model that could reduce the enterprise’s investment toward robots. I would say that the recent robotic development isn’t something to be ignored. Please stay tuned to a&s Asia and asmag.com for more robotic applications!
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Singapore is derived from the Sanskrit “Singapura,” which means “lion city.” Indeed, in technology, Singapore is like a lion, developing advanced and smart solutions at an aggressive, lightning pace to empower its citizens. Find out how Singapore uses technology to make itself smart.
Video surveillance and access control, whether in outdoor or indoor environments, are key systems needed to protect a property. In this issue, we explore various trends for these two systems, and how they are impacted by market and customer needs.
With camera counts growing and devices becoming more intelligent, storage is an important part of any surveillance application. Hard drives that are specifically designed for security purposes do hold an advantage over regular ones, allowing users to get the most out of their systems.
Security has become less about having a single point of protection. More and more we see solutions that connect devices into one system that is able to view all aspects of security. In the future, we should expect to see an increase in connected security.
The ever-changing nature of modern security industry necessitates systems integrators to constantly learn new things. With each issue of a&s Asia, we try to impart this crucial knowledge to our readers, to help them remain up to date with the market.
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PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH Enhancing IoT With LoRaWAN
Cisco Solution for LoRaWAN
Editor’s Note: The introduction of the Internet of Things (IoT) has enabled a wide range of possibilities for connected systems. To enable this new connected world, Low-Power Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) provides a mobile, low-cost and secure bi-directional communication for different IoT, machine-to-machine and many other connected applications. A number of companies have joined the LoRaWAN trend and offered their own solutions and products to support this technology. Many of the solutions utilize the LoRaWAN capability of providing long-range communication and secure networks for users. A few companies have devices, such as chipsets or gateways, with LoRaWAN features for efficient communication. All of these developments further enhance the connected concept of IoT.
The Cisco solution for LoRaWAN offers customers a fully integrated and functional architecture that supports both service providers and industrial vertical customers. It includes the Cisco gateway, which extends existing industry-leading industrial routers IR809 and IR829 with a ruggedized interface module for LoRaWAN, Cisco IoT field network director and Cisco partner LoRaWAN back-end platform. Key Features: • An external long-range radio modem interface for Cisco 809 and 829 Industrial Integrated Services Routers (ISR) to act as long-range gateways • Carrier-class, long-range gateway with rich IP features • Enhanced radio design for noise isolation to a neighboring LTE band • Support for all classes of LoRaWAN devices • Provisioning and operational management supported by Cisco IoT Field Network Director 3.x
Supplier: Cisco Systems URL: www.cisco.com
Embit EMB-GW1301 LoRaWAN Gateway
The LoRaWAN EMB-GW1301 gateway is a multi-service, upgradable platform designed to meet IoT and M2M scenarios. It enables LoRaWAN connectivity to the cloud, providing a cost-effective solution for IoT wireless infrastructure. The EMB-GW1301 is based on the Semtech SX1301 chipset, allowing it to operate on multiple channels at the same time. Thanks to the Semtech SX1301 performances and the
efficient Embit RF design, the possible radio ranges are up to 15 km. in the countryside and 3 km. in urban areas. Network connectivity is provided by the Ethernet interface; optional radio communication interfaces (3G/4G/Wi-Fi) can be included. The EMB-GW1301 can be preloaded with a specific customer’s firmware and configuration or with the most well-known LoRaWAN network provider configuration.
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Actility ThingPark Wireless Whether a service provider, a utility company or a private network operator, ThingPark Wireless is designed to meet the needs for the most advanced core network capabilities. Thanks to the extensive experience of national network roll-outs around the globe, Actility provides the most advanced LoRaWAN core network server available.
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Key Features: • Combines an LPWA core join servers for device network and an Operations onboarding and roaming Support System (OSS) between LoRaWAN • Supports a range of operators gateways — outdoor • Actility supports all macro-cell, indoor ThingPark network nano-cell and pico-cells deployments with a • Hardware security module complete professional (HSM) key management for services portfolio delivered the best network security by dedicated project • Network-based geolocation management teams
URL: www.actility.com
Key Features: • Full compliance with LoRaWAN network protocol on 868 MHz radio band • Embedded web server for system supervising • Remote firmware upgrades • Secure communication protocols support • Fully supports the LoRaWAN 1.0.1 specification
Supplier: Embit URL: http://www.embit.eu/
Microchip
Long-Range Low-Power End Node Solution With the growing Internet of Things, Microchip has a LoRa technology wireless solution to address increasing demands on end-devices for long-range connectivity, low-power for battery operation, and low infrastructure cost for volume deployment. Microchip’s LoRa technology solution is ready to run out-of-the box and with the complete LoRaWAN protocol and certifications in place, it reduces time to market and saves development costs. Key Features: • Long range – greater than 15 km. • Embedded LoRaWAN Protocol Class A – easily connects to LoRa technology gateway • High capacity of up to 1 million nodes
• LoRaWAN Protocol Stack ready in system • Reduced synchronization overhead and no hops in mesh network • Secured and efficient network
Supplier: Microchip Technology
URL: http://www.microchip.com/
Multi-Tech MultiConnect mDot Long Range RF Modules (MTDOT Series)
The MultiConnect mDot is an inexpensive LoRaWAN-ready, Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) RF module, capable of two-way communication over distances in excess of 10 miles/16 km. with excellent noise immunity and the ability to penetrate deep into buildings and through structures. The mDot brings intelligence, reduced complexity and lower overall build of material cost to the very edge of the network by supporting a low power ARM
Corte-M4 processor, running ARM’s mbed OS, complete with developer-friendly libraries to optimize RF performance, distribute decision making to the network edge, control and monitor remote field assets. With support for multiple electronic interfaces, just about any “Thing” can now be cost-effectively and remotely connected with the MultiTech mDot for years on battery power.
Key Features: • FCC/CE end-certified with ARM mbed libraries for developers • LoRa Alliance certified • Up to 10 miles/16 km range • Multiple I/O interfaces for most any “Thing”
• 2-way duplex communication, ideal for emergency or mission-critical applications • LoRaWAN data rates 293bps - 20 Kbps + FSK up to 300Kbps
Supplier: Multi-Tech Systems URL: http://www.multitech.com/
LORIOT.io
LORIOT.io services and software enable the user to operate large-scale IoT networks based on the LoRaWan technology. The LoRaWAN cloud is providing low-latency access to the user’s gateways, back-ends and users worldwide. Since 2015, it has been delivering convincing, responsive IoT proof-of-concept (PoC) projects for the company’s customers in more than 70 countries. It has significantly reduced their development effort and shortened time to market. For IoT network deployment, the software is available as a managed or unmanaged service on the company’s infrastructure, or can be licensed for the user’s private cloud or bare metal servers. Key Features: • Public cloud – virtual private LoRaWAN network running in minutes; ideal as a first step into the technology • Software as a service – user’s own LoRaWAN network, provided by LORIOT as a managed service • Software license - license the user’s with LORIOT’s software for their own LoRaWAN
Supplier: LORIOT.io
Trusted Objects Lorawan Secure Modem Authentication and confidentiality are very important features on LoRaWAN. A solution is to integrate a LoRaWAN personalized TO136 Secure Element in the LoRaWAN modem as a hardware cryptographic solution instead of the default software security solution inside the standard MCU. The TO136 Secure Element provides an efficient and robust security solution to address the security requirements. Key Features: • Authenticating all end-devices on the network • Encrypting and decrypting application’s data • Securing keys generation and storage • Specially customized to comply with LoRaWAN 1.x specification
Supplier: Trusted Objects URL: www.trusted-objects.com
network deployment • 3rd party service – connect the output of LORIOT’s network directly to a 3rd party cloud service • LORIOT application API – easily build an application using the extensive API and protocols; supports HTTP/ REST, WebSocket and many more
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As companies are investing more in their physical security infrastructure to keep up with the demands of increasing storage requirements, Seagate Technology is offering customers a storage solution, SkyHawk drives, that can meet their needs now and into the future. BY Emily Lin
eagate Technology, a pioneer in the surveillance storage industry, has seen the industry significantly evolve over the past few years. There is growing adoption of storage-hungry technologies like higher resolution 4K, 8K cameras and drones. Companies are also looking to leverage their security systems for business intelligence with behavioral analytics and facial recognition, increasing the need for higher frame rates video quality. All these trends are pointing toward more data and an increased need for storage. This is putting a strain on traditional infrastructures as they are not equipped for these new storage demands. And it will only become more challenging in the future. In its “Worldwide Hard Disk Drive Forecast, 2016-2020” update, IDC forecasted that the surveillance storage market will grow at over 15 percent CAGR in terms of units, while the petabytes shipped will grow at an astonishing pace of 26 percent CAGR. With more than 10 years of knowledge and experience in the business, Seagate has identified and understood the important role of storage early on. “Surveillance is more than just the sum of its parts
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Sandy Sun, VP & GM, Asia-Pacific and China Sales, Seagate Technology
— cameras, recorders and workloads of 180 TB/year and offer safe video storage — it is about business storage with 1M MTBF. continuity. Customers are Enhancing PErformancE With asking for the right approach for imagEPErfEct firmWarE the best-fit storage solution that LEARN MORE AT SEAGATE.COM To directly address the unique challenges posed answers their needs of today by security applications, the SkyHawk drives and tomorrow,” remarked Sandy feature Seagate’s ImagePerfect firmware. This is Sun, VP and GM for Asia-Pacific DELIVERING BEST INbased on a multi-tier caching (MTC) technology and China Sales at Seagate CLASS STORAGE SYSTEM that combines media components to create Technology. “Delivering best IS THE CORNERSTONE OF different cache layers. The resulting larger memory in-class storage system is the cornerstone of many business MANY BUSINESS CRITICAL enables better buffering which improves both read and write performance. The drives are now critical applications that will APPLICATIONS THAT WILL capable of writing data 90 percent of the time, help meet customers’ surveilHELP MEET CUSTOMERS’ and supporting seamless video recording environlance needs.” ments of up to 64 HD video streams, which is 3x It was with this mindset that SURVEILLANCE NEEDS. the workload rate of a standard HDD. Seagate launched its newlySkyHawk drives also offer RAID capabilities for multi-bay drives and branded, industry’s first and largest 10 TB surveillower power costs. The firmware has built-in error correction codes and lance drive, SkyHawk, to the market last year. With disaster recovery algorithms for zero dropped frames to ensure high enhancements in capacity and product specifivideo quality while command completion times (CCT) are kept low to cations, it is poised to help customers address limit the recovery time allowed for error handling. Thus, providing users evolving storage and data management needs, and smooth playback and high integrity video streaming that can be used for even seize potential business opportunities. real-time big data analytics. SkyhaWk DrivES: Built for Vibration is a common issue faced by multi-bay surveillance systems SurvEillancE that can result in performance degradation. In extreme conditions, the According to Sun, storage solutions should drive may stop functioning. SkyHawk drives are equipped with AcuTrac be purpose-built to best fit specific applications technology which entails dual actuators which tighten control and better to ensure that the hard drives can meet certain position the reader head to specific tracks on the drive’s surface despite requirements. This holds particularly true for video external disturbances. Also, rotational vibration (RV) sensors are installed surveillance environments, which creates more to detect vibrations and let the system adjust accordingly. strenuous workloads than a standard hard disk grEatEr SurvEillancE StoragE DEmanDS ahEaD drive (HDD) can handle. Since Asia is home to some of the largest cities in the world, Seagate “The most common mistake that customers sees a lot of potential in the Asian market as more and more national and make is that they are drawn towards the lower local governments are turning to technology to help enforce and expand cost of standard consumer HDDs. They also have public infrastructure. According to Sun, current smart city initiatives not the impression that these HDDs will sufficiently only use these surveillance systems to “watch over” the activities, but also support their video surveillance ecosystem while to collect information that can be used by officials to improve service not recognizing the significant reliability and perforoperations and policy making. mance trade-offs,” said Sun. As the amount of information that can be collected by surveilNot only do the storage solutions need to lance systems is growing at an exponential rate, so will the need for physically withstand the vibration and heat in multistorage. Data storage would not only have to be safe, but also fast and drive systems, they have to perform effectively cost-effective. “Storage will become a bigger proportion of surveillance 24/7. Moreover, factors such as longer retention systems spend and it is important to choose a solution that is reliable, periods to comply with legal requirements, footage with the capacity to support data increase,” said Sun. archiving needs and multiple-camera higher With Seagate’s industry foresight and the release of its surveillanceresolution recordings all translate to a need for optimized drive, SkyHawk, it has already established itself a strong more and better storage capacity. position in the industry. The company’s continuous commitment to Named after the hawk that watches the world developing technologies that will answer the specific needs of this around it in precise detail and is ever ready segment will only bring it even forward on the forefront of surveillance for action, the SkyHawk drives are tailor-made storage. for surveillance, designed to withstand heavy
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Safran Identity & Security Biometrics Integrated in Uni-ID Devices
Safran’s biometric solution will enable Uni-ID to add an extra layer of protection to consumer devices. BY Safran Identity & Security
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afran Identity & Security announced that Uni-ID Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lenovo and leading Chinese provider of innovative authentication technology, has successfully integrated Safran’s biometric facial recognition solution in its FIDO compliant authentication application for consumer devices. China is the world’s largest mobile payment market (Source: BI Intelligence), and online service providers are looking for new ways to make customer authentication in mobile transactions more secure and convenient. To enable banking institutions, payment companies and mobile network operators to offer a safe and easy authentication method, Uni-ID has chosen Safran Identity & Security’s Software Development Kit
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Over 9 million people take the bus each day in Asia. Source: Global BRT Data
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"Online service providers are looking for new ways to make customer authentication in mobile transactions more secure and convenient." (SDK) for biometric facial recognition to be implemented in its authentication application. The SDK can be integrated in all existing Android and iOS devices. “With our face recognition solution, authentication is done by a selfie-check — a friendly user experience! Enhanced liveness detection adds extra security,” said
Yves Portalier, VP and GM of the Telecom Business Unit, Safran Identity & Security. “As a world leader in biometrics, we are perfectly positioned to provide Uni-ID’s customers with best-in-class technology to boost the secure and convenient use of mobile transactions in China.”
TRANSPORTATION
NEDAP ENABLES SMART BUS PARKING IN SINGAPORE The Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange in Singapore serves over 400,000 passengers every day, while the regional bus interchange is being rebuilt. The temporary station required a smart bus parking solution for an efficient traffic flow due to these large amount of passengers. Nedap’s SENSIT, the leading smart parking platform, was installed to offer real-time occupancy information of all individual bus parking spaces at the station. This real-time information enables easy guidance of buses to the nearest available parking space. Nedap Identification System’s SENSIT smart parking sensors have been installed in individual parking spaces to easily guide bus captains to the nearest available parking bay. A large electronic panel shows the number of available parking spaces, so bus captains know exactly where they can park at the moment of arrival. The bus parking bays have been equipped with SENSIT IR sensors and SENSIT Flush Mount sensors that have been installed in the alighting bays at the interchange.
Australian Automobile Dealership Innovates With Morse Watchmans Morse Watchmans’ key management system was utilized by Mercedes-Benz to safeguard access to high value automobiles in their showrooms and service departments. BY Morse Watchmans
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s the saying goes, “You only get one chance to make a first impression” — and at Mercedes-Benz in Sydney, Australia, management makes every effort to ensure the first impression is a good one. The management relies on a number of technology innovations including the Morse Watchmans KeyBank Touch key management system. They are located throughout the facility and are connected on the internal network. Every time a key cabinet is accessed to remove or return a vehicle key, the activity is automatically recorded including the name of the individual and the time and date of the activity. Only authorized users can access the cabinets and they can only take keys they have been pre-programmed to access. “Key control is vital in an automobile dealership and our KeyBank Touch system more than meets our needs,” said Keith McArdle, General Sales Manager, Mercedes-Benz Sydney. “From its ease of use to the money saved in eliminating lost keys, it hits on all cylinders.” KeyBank Touch cabinets for keys belonging to new and used car are located in the showroom and service department, while high volume KeyBank cabinets are installed in the warehouse and storage center. Keys are logged into the system upon vehicle arrival at the dealership and are then attached to a locking device with a unique identification chip and secured in the key cabinet. As the vehicle is moved about the facility, the system keeps track of its location and, at all times, management knows the location of every key registered in the system, who has which keys out and
when they are to be returned. They can check the information in real time on their PC as well as receiving an email alert when a specific key — such as one for a high value automobile — has been accessed or returned. Management can quickly audit the status or history of any vehicle and custom reports provide insight into model popularity, employee performance and vehicle use. Key usage information can also be analyzed for sales and marketing effectiveness, further adding to its operational value. Sales staff can reserve a demo car with the system or, with the KeyFind feature, quickly check to see which automobiles are in and available for a demonstration or sale. A group release function lets management sequentially distribute keys for demo vehicles so they get equal use. “Convenience and feature-rich capabilities are key to the success of KeyBank Touch at the dealership,” said Fernando Pires, VP of Sales and Marketing, Morse Watchmans. “Together they increase the security and efficiency of the organization.”
AIRPORTS
HONEYWELL LIGHTS WAY FOR SINGAPORE AIRPORT Honeywell Security & Fire has announced a multi-million dollar, multi-year contract to implement a new air field ground lighting control and monitoring system at Singapore Changi Airport. The project is part of expansion efforts at Changi Airport, which include the development of a three-runway system. The new Honeywell system will cover all three runways and associated taxiways,
taxi lanes and apron lighting as well as facility control and management. Helping streamline operations and optimize ground traffic flow, Honeywell’s advanced Individual Lamp Control and Monitoring System will allow the airport to get
real-time information on approach and runway lighting lamp failures, including the precise location to facilitate fast response and repair. Lighting installations for approaches, runways, taxiways, and aprons enable pilots to navigate the complex surface layouts of modern airports. Honeywell’s computerized control and monitoring system facilitates the operation and observation of these lighting installations, and ensures that safety requirements are met.
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SECURITY FOR UNIVERSITIES IS INCREASINGLY BECOMING A MAJOR TOPIC OF DISCUSSION IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY CIRCLES AS SEVERAL INCIDENTS HAVE POINTED TOWARD ISSUES IN THIS VERTICAL. IN THIS ARTICLE, WE TAKE A LOOK AT SOME RELEVANT CASE STUDIES AND ASK EXPERTS FOR THEIR OPINIONS ON THE SUBJECT. BY Prasanth Aby Thomas
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he higher education sector is one of the key verticals for solution providers and systems integrators alike. In the recent past, the sector has come under scrutiny due to several attacks, especially those like active shooter incidents. According to Transparency Research, such attacks and other various factors are expected to boost the growth of this vertical. The introduction of cost-effective security systems is also propelling the growth of the market. “Moreover, increased investments in infrastructure is also fueling the growth of the school and campus security market,” the research firm said in a report. “Factors such as thefts, vandalism and intrusion are also expected to drive the demand for school and campus security during the forecast period. Government regulations pertaining to enhance the security levels are also impacting the school and campus security market positively.” These factors collectively are expected to impact the growth of the school and campus security market positively from 2015 to 2023. However, managing security in higher education institutions is becoming more and more complex due to several factors. Advancements in technology and the need to maintain open and safe learning environments are contributing to this complexity.
Managing Modern University secUrity The first point to consider while securing universities is understanding what key sites require protection. “As with any large campus environments, the higher education community is concerned with securing the physical assets, intellectual property
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SINGAPORE: NOT JUST A LI March 2017 ● www.asmag.com
Singapore, known as the Lion City, prides itself in being one of the smartest cities in the world. Indeed, smart technology is deployed throughout the city state to help citizens get smart in many aspects of the everyday life, from catching a bus to saving energy at their homes. This article focuses on three primary areas where Singaporeans benefit from smart technology: transportation, home and healthcare. BY William Pao
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hen using the term “smart city,” Singapore immediately comes to people’s minds. In fact, Juniper Research put Singapore as No. 1 on its top five smartest cities of 2016, followed by Barcelona, London, San Francisco and Oslo. It’s not hard to understand why the research firm gave the top honor to Singapore, where smart technology and sensors are deployed to optimize business efficiencies, increase people’s productivity, and raise their quality of life. In fact, a lot of this has to do with inevitability: A city state with an area of merely 700 square meters, Singapore is faced with limited natural resources and manpower, and relying on smart technology
Singapore’S Smart NatioN initiative
A pushing hand behind Singapore’s smart city development is the Smart Nation initiative launched in 2014.
The purpose, according to its website, is “to support better living and stronger communities and create more opportunities for all,” all through the use of technology “to solve problems and address existential challenges.” The project identifies five key domains — transport, home and environment, business productivity, health and enabled aging, and public sector services — where digital technology can have a deep impact. According to the website, citizens and businesses are encouraged to co-create impactful solutions, while the government will put in place the infrastructure, policies and enablers to encourage innovation. Further, the government has set aside spaces for companies and researchers to develop, prototype and pilot their technological solutions. The one-north district, for example, has been set aside as Singapore’s first test site for self-driving vehicle technologies and mobility concepts.
LION, BUT A SMART LION to help with people’s everyday life is a necessity. “We’ve got no choice but to get smart. The use of technology can help us do things better, faster and smarter,” said Philip Leong, VP for APAC at BellaDati. “As we have a labor shortage and aging population, automation is the only way to go.” A few smart technologies that are being considered or has already been in place include the electronic toll system, public transport notification management systems, air quality monitoring, island wide traffic monitoring, public safety cameras, public sensors network and e-government, according to Patrick Lim, Director of Group Sales and Marketing at Ademco Security Group. “A smart array of sensors and devices
will also help Singapore in estate and public infrastructure management, such as smart lift monitoring, energy management and estate management, all providing potential great savings by greater productivity and lesser downtime,” he said. “The citizens are moving towards technology savvy with the aid of tablets or smart phones to make everyone’s lifestyle more convenient,” said William Goh, Director of ADP Tech. “In our living environment, whether in the bus, MRT or shopping mall, we can use Wi-Fi to check relevant information about a particular destination, shopping details at that location, latest movies and where to get food, all through the internet.”
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VMS in the IoT World
The growth of the Internet of Things is creating more and more data for security operators to sift through. Video management system manufacturers are working hard to ensure their VMS can not only collect and analyze this data, but also secure it from cyberthreats. BY Eifeh Strom, Freelancer
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strong video management system is crucial to any video surveillance system. By aggregating data from various sensors, a robust VMS provides businesses and security operators with a more holistic picture of its security setup. The last few years saw a lot of changes in the VMS industry, particularly with the many mergers and acquisitions of major VMS providers. Technologically speaking, though, there have also been a lot of changes, particularly in terms of the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data. “The IoT in particular has created a market within the VMS world for integration between various building sensors, in addition to the traditional security-related sensors that many of today’s VMS platforms already support,” said Mitchell Kane, President of Vanderbilt Industries. However, the many benefits of IoT and big data also come with challenges for VMS. For starters, increased connectivity comes with a lot more data and more security vulnerabilities. In order to adapt
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to these changes, VMS manufacturers are developing systems with improved data handling capabilities and enhanced data protection.
Improved data ColleCtIon Nowadays, users demand access to more data. Wider acceptance of big data analysis and IoT are facilitating such demands by improving the collection of data. At the same time, the amount of data being generated is significant and constantly growing. “Operators cannot focus on every single trigger and technology can help identify what is critical and what is not,” said Steve Birkmeier, VP of Sales and Business Development at Arteco. “That is where intelligent VMS becomes valuable.” Specifically in terms of big data and IoT, “Big data analysis and IoT-powered devices allow for the collection of myriad data points across systems, services and devices,” said Kevin Wine, VP of Marketing at Verint Systems. He added that there is a growing adoption of software-based
solutions that allow data to be correlated from multiple systems to deliver increased situational awareness. With more data, businesses are able
VMS at a Glance
As security concerns increase globally, an increase in demand for VMS is expected to continue. While demand for high quality video processing is fueling market growth, concerns about privacy and large storage requirements by video surveillance are curbing growth, according to a report by Transparency Market Research. Regionally, the U.S. is expected to hold the market-leading position in the adoption of VMS suites, linked to the presence of large-scale video surveillance systems and high-end security networks. In the coming years, however, APAC is expected to dominate in terms of adoption due to increased government spending and development of large infrastructures.
to investigate risks in a more intelligent manner. Wine explained demand by users for more access to data shows that video management and situational awareness platforms must have the ability to connect with IoT devices and analytics in order to allow users to see a more complete picture of their operations. “This approach will also help users be more proactive when it comes to security because they will have all relevant data at their fingertips.” Birkmeier pointed to the trend of event-driven intelligence (EDI), a streamlined method of collection, analysis and response to incoming security data that allows users to use the same incoming information to their advantage for emergencies and investigations. “EDI platforms, such as video event management software (VEMS) platforms, rely on streaming, notification and management of data from a number of third-party devices, such as video surveillance, access control, building automation, and fire and intrusion alarms,” Birkmeier explained. “These systems shift the burden from hardware to software as they link facility device notifications into a single easy-to-use interface, using high-level configuration for increased customization and, eventually, more efficient tactical responses to prioritized events.”
proteCtIon agaInst CyberattaCks
Effect of RMR on VMS
The recurring-monthly-revenue business model (RMR) has gained popularity within the video surveillance industry. While in the past RMR in security generally led back to the alarm monitoring industry, it is now increasingly being used for cloud storage for video recording and retrieval and system status information, according to Ken LaMarca, VP of Sales and Marketing at OnSSI. “VMS manufacturers have and will continue to adapt to this evolving environment by assuring integrations with cloud storage solution partners to best manage offsite video and data,” he added. Additionally, this new RMR model allows for larger systems to be deployed with lower upfront costs, LaMarca explained. “This new RMR model helps ensure and balance a more consistent stream of revenue for integrators, resellers and manufacturers alike.”
big data, have pushed VMS manufacturers to incorporate more security protocols in an effort to protect critical data from cyberthreats, according to Kane. “Cybersecurity for these networkenabled devices is quickly becoming a large differentiator as more and more organizations call on the expertise of in-house IT departments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities on the networks in an effort to protect data and close back door access to domains via hidden developer admin passwords in IP cameras,” Kane explained. Ken LaMarca, VP of Sales and Marketing
When talking about security systems, it almost feels like protection against DDoS attacks should be a given; however, cyberattacks on security systems have gotten increasingly sophisticated, particularly since almost all security systems nowadays are networked. Manufacturers are well aware of the increasing need to better secure data. In fact, trending Mitchell Kane, President, Vanderbilt Industries topics, such as IoT and
at OnSSI, pointed out that mitigating DDoS attacks as they relate to VMS requires a commitment to better data and network protection against cyberattacks. “Encrypting all data used by the VMS, assuring the video is sent in a proprietary format, and exercising diligence regarding changing default camera passwords and utilizing HTTPS are all important security issues that demand continued attention,” he said. “VMS technology related to DDoS attacks must continue to improve as hackers continue to develop new and more complex ways to attach networks,” LaMarca added. For example, he noted VMS products that incorporate end-to-end encryption are a good first line of defense against such attacks.
vms beyond seCurIty
Ken LaMarca, VP, Sales and Marketing, OnSSI
Many point out that open architecture VMS integrations with IoT and big data broaden the scope of opportunities beyond traditional security. And this is exactly what many clients are looking for in their security investments.
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VCA Evolves With Latest Trends Video content analytics has often been met with challenges; however, its development alongside today’s latest technological trends is making VCA an indispensable tool for applications in and out of security. by Eifeh Strom, Freelancer
ideo content analytics (VCA) has been touted as the next big thing in video surveillance for over a decade. And while VCA has now undoubtedly become a major part of video surveillance, for a long time it was met with disappointment in the form of inaccuracy and false alarms. Despite this, particularly over the last few years, accuracy has dramatically improved and VCA has become an integral part of a comprehensive video surveillance system, with many cameras nowadays boasting analytics on the edge. In fact, research shows that the reliance on VCA technology is growing along with its adoption. As a result, the
video analytics market size is forecast to grow from US$1.7 billion in 2016 to $4.2 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 20.2 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to a June 2016 report by MarketsandMarkets. With the market expected to double over the next five years, current user demands for crowd management beyond security applications and collaboration with IoT are helping to drive growth.
Trends in VCA Trends are constantly coming and going; however, their influence on technology is lasting. Since the introduction of VCA to security, there have been many trends whose technologies are now integrated into what we know as VCA today. Staying on top of new technologies is crucial for VMS developers, as end-user demands follow the latest technological trends. When asked what is currently pushing VCA development, developers pointed to mobile platforms and crowd management, to name a few. “Intelligent mobile platforms, such as drones and driverless cars, are a major trend influencing VCA development,� said Eric Olson, VP of Marketing at PureTech Systems.
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Bill Flind, CEO, Ipsotek
Rustom Kanga, CEO, iOmniscient
Eric Olson, VP, Marketing, PureTech Systems
“These markets are looking for new types of video targets (i.e., street signs, safety scenarios, etc.) and they desire the results of video analysis to aid in navigation and collision avoidance.” Olson explained that video analytics has evolved to address these new markets with the ability to compensate for the movement of the platform itself (i.e., car, drone, boat, etc.), learn new types of targets, integrate with control systems, and evaluate larger video streams with smaller, more affordable software and hardware solutions. Crowd management is another major trend influencing VCA development, according to Rustom Kanga, CEO of iOmnicient. “Customers are finally realizing that their highest risk is in very crowded environments, and they are now asking for systems that work in such environments,” he said.
Using VCA for Roadwork Monitoring
Bill Flind, CEO of Ipsotek, described how the Transport for London (TfL) used its video analytics as part of a solution to monitor roadworks and ensure they are carried out in an optimal way.
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TfL was looking for a way to minimize the disruption to traffic caused by roadworks. To do this, they introduced the Lane Rental Scheme to ensure work promotors acknowledge the value of occupying road space — penalties were introduced for failing to complete works on time, or for performing the works in a non-compliant way. The technology needed to be flexible and re-deployable in order to cope with the constantly changing location of works. This was all taken into consideration in the development of the Automatic Road Network Monitoring system (ARNM). TfL identified video analytics as the core component to the solution, since a fundamental part of video analytics technology is translating video into metadata, which can then be used to populate databases. This data can then form the basis for tracking the activity on work sites. TfL worked with Ipsotek and Axis Communications to create a smart camera solution. Using Ipsotek’s Scenario Based Detection Engine, TfL can remotely configure the video analytics software to provide accurate results. The data gathered by the smart camera allows TfL staff to receive automated alerts if work promoters are working outside permitted times, or if they are not making full use of the agreed work plans. Daily activity reports are also generated to show the scale and time of work which has taken place. The ARNM deployment demonstrated an immediate and significant step forward in the optimization of roadworks.
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In fact, MarketsandMarkets expects counting and crowd management applications to grow at the highest rate from 2016 to 2021. They attribute this growth to how the application could help end users measure the flow of people at specific entry and exit points within a facility, door or building in real time or periodic reporting. Furthermore, the application’s ability to intelligently identify bottleneck areas and alert personnel with the location enables end users to manage the crowd and analyze the behavior and other activities of people and vehicle in real time from remote locations. This not only helps to maximize security, but also aids with decision making.
BeTTer CAmerAs And AffordABle sensors Trends aside, advancements in technology and more affordable sensors have also played a major role in VCA development. Improved camera resolution now provides sharper, more detailed images for VCA. “This increase in resolution avoids the field of view loss caused by zooming into a scene, as well as complications that can arise due to long focal lengths,” Olson explained. These high-resolution images help the accuracy of VCA, particularly in critical environments. Not only has camera resolution gotten better, cameras have also become smarter and more affordable, both of which contribute to VCA adoption and improved accuracy. Olson also pointed out how video analytics has become more collaborative over the past few years. “Rather than performing all of its intelligence exclusively based on video data, it has evolved to take advantage of other sensors,” he said. A more collaborative effort has been in part made possible due to the availability of more affordable sensors. New low-cost position sensor technology provides extremely accurate pitch, roll and yaw position data, according to Olson. This data is then utilized by VCA to allow rapid
Video Surveillance:
Top Trends of 2017 Last year video surveillance growth was a mere 4.2 percent, due mostly to Chinese vendors’ efforts to drive down prices and gain more market share, according to Memoori. Amid this, the more well-established Western vendors are investing in technology and solutions that go beyond traditional security applications and provide further value to users. In terms of trends for 2017, vendors cite cybersecurity as the most pressing issue facing security players, especially after the DDoS attack last year. by William Pao
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ast year, video surveillance growth registered at a mere 4.2 percent, compared to 10 percent for access control, according to a study released by Memoori. The study pointed out growth in the video surveillance market has fallen for the second consecutive year and now is less than half the CAGR it achieved in the previous three years. However, the study noted that despite the growth decline, volume was well up, as the major Chinese competitors “made very drastic reductions to their prices across world markets.” “Based on their protected home market and copious financial backing from the Chinese government, they have been able to pursue this strategy and have now successfully penetrated North America and parts of
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Europe, where they are rapidly winning market share … and there is no sign that this strategy will not continue to gain market share,” the study said. Most vendors we spoke with agreed with this notion, saying the growth decline had more to do with a price reduction rather than a slowdown in demand. “As far as our business, 2016 was a phenomenal year for us. We continued to experience record growth and momentum … with 67 percent of revenue coming from new customers,” said Brandon Reich, Senior Director of Surveillance Solutions at Pivot3. “It is possible that the decrease in the video surveillance component is attributable to the recent surge in Chinese competitors at much lower prices, but what we have found is that businesses
and organizations across the world are demanding further integration with unique technology offerings that leverage new kinds of data beyond traditional raw video footage for true situational intelligence,” said Steve Birkmeier, VP of Sales and Business Development at Arteco. According to Yury Akhmetov, Business Development Director at AxxonSoft, business varied in 2016 depending on region. “For instance, we feel that market in Africa is growing, though Middle East is slowing down. There are many financial and political reasons for this situation. We believe that this is normal fluctuation. Overall the importance of security, and CCTV in particular, will grow in next 10 years,” he said. Johan Paulsson, C TO of Axis Communications, mentions that while the growth in the video surveillance market as a whole is slowing down, the network camera market is showing good growth. “The strong growth rate for network video is primarily driven by increased demand in major growth regions, greater penetration in small installations and rapid technological advancements, which are creating new business opportunities,” he said.
How THey Cope Amid Chinese vendors’ aggression, most Western, more well-established security players said that they would not get involved in a race to the bottom — slashing prices and reducing margins to gain more market share. Rather, they are more inclined to investing in new technologies and solutions, combined with sophisticated data analytics software, to help end users achieve better TCO, ROI and business intelligence. “Our strategy for growth is about highlighting those features and technologies which make our products better value for money than other camera manufacturers,” said Karen Sangha, UK Marketing Manager at Panasonic.
Yury Akhmetov, Business Development Director, AxxonSoft
Steve Birkmeier, VP, Sales and Business Development, Arteco
Jumbi Edulbehram, Regional President, Americas, Oncam
Peter Kim, Senior Director, IDIS America
“We are asking end users to take a more holistic approach to appraise any potential security system. This involves different calculations as to the total cost of ownership, including a thorough appraisal of the ongoing maintenance costs as well as the financial benefits of the ancillary features modern surveillance systems are equipped with.” With end users demanding more out of their security equipment, vendors are turning their attention to data analytics and other solutions that go beyond security, helping improve the end user’s business processes. “More and more companies will adopt intelligent analytics and big data analysis, which has the potential to streamline processes and optimize sales operations for organizations to drive new levels of business intelligence,” said Jumbi Edulbehram, Regional President for Americas at Oncam. “Our business model supports numerous integrations with leading video management systems manufacturers, as well as software developers that take the footage gathered from our cameras and turn it into real business intelligence and analysis.” “The video surveillance market can no longer be seen as the security market only. Video surveillance extends to many more application areas than just security,” said Paulsson. “As the market grows and matures, Axis continues to invest in order to strengthen the overall offering and increase respon-
sibility in installations.” Examples of this are numerous, in various vertical markets. “Our age and gender analytics as well as facial recognition technology is finding use in different applications outside of security. For instance, we recently showcased a solution for retail at the ISE tradeshow in Amsterdam which
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Access Control: Researchers and Vendors’ Viewpoint Last year was certainly a good one for access control. Sales in different regions picked up, while demands from various vertical markets continued to rise. Among the prevailing trends were mobile credentials, cloud service, integration and convergence with IoT, enabling users to secure premises as well as improve business processes. by William Pao
ccess control certainly had a good run in 2016, outpacing other technologies in physical security. According to Memoori, access control grew 10 percent in 2016 compared to 4.2 percent for video surveillance and 3.6 percent for intruder alarms — the second year in a row in which access control registered the highest rate of growth. IHS Markit, meanwhile, gave a more conservative figure, saying the global access control market grew 6.1 percent last year, about 1 percent below its original forecast. “The industry was slower because of underperforming countries such as Brazil, Russia, Latin America (except Mexico) and China, which only grew by 8.5 percent in 2016,” said Blake Kozak, Principal Analyst at IHS Markit. However, Kozak said prospects still look good down the road. “Positive economic conditions and increased investment in innovative access control technology has led to strong growth in access control, which is forecast to outpace both intruder alarms and video surveillance through 2020,” he said. Region-wise, growth was seen pretty much across the globe. “For the first three quarters of 2016, we saw strongest market growth in the Asia Pacific followed by
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the Americas,” said Brad Aikin, Electronics Portfolio Leader for Commercial at Allegion. “Within the U.S., it’s no surprise that most of the growth came from larger population segments which exist in the Northeast, California, Texas and the explosion of retirement communities in Florida,” said Larry Reed, CEO of ZKAccess. EMEA performed well, too. “Outside the U.S., we saw a huge adoption for biometric security technology in the Middle East, in addition to Asian and Latin American countries, as they tend
a heightened concern for protecting students/ patients and employees. Threats come from unauthorized visitors entering the premises, as well as unauthorized employees attempting to gain access to restricted areas, for example computer rooms, financial and records rooms, or dangerous areas, for example radiation and biochemical waste,” said Reed.
ts Toward 2016 to adopt new technology faster than North America and European countries,” Reed said. “The countries/regions that outperformed the rest in 2016 were the Middle East, Poland, Africa, India and Vietnam,” Kozak said. “Moreover, countries such as the United States and United Kingdom, both mature security markets, are projected to have growth exceeding 7 percent in 2017. France and Germany are also expected to perform well, with growth above 5 percent.” Security remains the top driver that led to access control’s growth. “Although much is sensationalized by the media, still no one can argue how prevalent security breaches and violence exist in today’s society. Human population grows. Internet connections grow. And with this growth comes an associated rising vulnerability for attacks upon our business assets and people,” Reed said. “Security officers are now very much aware they have no choice but to invest in necessary protective measures. Thankfully, much of this protective technology is far more affordable today when compared to years past.” As such, vertical markets that are more vulnerable to security threats and breaches, for example education and healthcare, saw the biggest growth in access control. “Vertical markets that experienced growth above 9 percent in 2016 included education, residential and utilities and energy. Healthcare also had a strong year, growing 8 percent in 2016,” Kozak said. “ Po p u l a r ve r t i c a l s c o n s i s te d o f schools and hospitals where there is
Brad Aikin, Electronics Portfolio Leader, Commercial, Allegion
Technology Trends Other than securing lives and assets, access control technologies and solutions were expanded to different areas of business to help users improve operational efficiency. In this regard the following are some of the prevailing trends in access control in 2016.
Mobile Credentials Mobile credentials continued to gain traction in 2016, with 4.5 million shipments seen globally, according to Kozak. However, 2017 is expected to be the year where the technology really takes off. Blake Kozak, Principal Analyst, IHS Markit “Rapid growth is expected to continue into 2017, when mobile credentials will grow by about 200 percent to reach 13.5 million shipments globally,” he said. The technology benefits staff/employees by giving them the option to log into physical or logical assets with their smart devices which they carry all the time. For businesses mobile credentials mean reduced cost and processes through over-the-air provisioning and savings on printing cards or badges. Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess “IHS believes this was a top trend due to the versatility and future proofing offered by the solution. More specifically, mobile credentials permit remote provisioning as well as a more seamless security infrastructure across verticals such as enterprise, automotive, residential and hospitability,” said Kozak. However, Reed of ZKAccess cited some of the downsides of mobile credentials and urged biometrics as a more practical solution. “A mobile credential only works when the following exist: batteries are charged, wireless transmitter is working, internet access is available and the user didn’t forget to bring their phone with them. A far more practical alternative to traditional lock and key or card access systems is the use of a biometric credential because you cannot lose your biometric credential. It cannot be stolen, nor does a biometric credential require power,” he said.
aCCess Control as a serviCe ACaaS has also gained traction in 2016, and the trend is set to continue. A 2016 report by Research and Markets forecast that ACaaS will grow at a CAGR of 24.6 percent during the period 2016-2020.
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RepoRts: Iot and smaRt Home maRket Boom HIgHlIgHt need foR standaRds The Internet of Things (IoT) has been making waves and driving innovation in multiple industries. Reports from leading research firms show that IoT spending and revenues are expected to boom across Central and Eastern Europe, while China and the U.S. are cited as the next big smart home markets due to increase in sales of security and utility devices. As the use of IoT becomes more prevalent, issues of privacy and cybersecurity abound; thus, standards need to be created and put in place to safeguard users.
IoT Spending in Central and Eastern Europe to Reach US$24 Billion in 4 Years
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As organizations further their investment in IoT across hardware, software, services and connectivity, spending on IoT reached US$11 billion in Central and Eastern Europe in 2016. According to IDC, the spending will continue to boom through 2020. The research firm predicts IoT-related revenues in Central and Eastern Europe will see a 21.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2016 and 2020, topping at US$24 billion. The transportation industry led investments in IoT with US$2.3 billion in spending in 2016, followed by the manufacturing sector with $2.1 billion in spending and the utility sector with $1.2 billion. IDC forecasted the consumer segment will take the lead to become the top IoT spender in the next five years. Insurance, construction (smart buildings), transportation, connected cars and cross-industry IoT investments are expected to get the most IoT use cases. Investment in smart homes by consumers will also increase, surpassing the $1.1 billion mark by 2020, the research firm said.
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“Businesses Central and Eastern Europe IoT and government 2016 Market Share (%) organizations in by Technology Segment the Central and Connectivity 18.0 Hardware 28.9 Eastern Europe region, as well as consumers, are now familiar Services 30.1 Software 22.1 with the IoT concept and will Source: IDC Worldwide Semiannual Internet of invest significant Things Spending Guide, 2016H1 amounts on IoT solutions, making the market potential highly attractive for the vast ecosystem of technology vendors,” says Milan Kalal, the Program Manager of Internet of Things research at IDC CEMA. In terms of technology, services will be the largest spending category, followed by hardware, software and connectivity, according to the IDC report. Service spending is expected to double over the next five-year period, reaching $7 billion in 2020. Meanwhile, hardware and software categories will realize faster growth, the firm predicts. Modules and sensors will lead the hardware investment while application software will constitute more than half of software spending.
China and the US to Become Largest Smart Home Markets Analytics and consulting firm Ovum has published a new report, predicting that China and the U.S. will be the largest smart home markets, and that smart device sales will reach over 1.4 billion units by 2021. From 224 million units in 2016 to 1.4 billion in 2021, the rise will be driven mostly by sales in security and utility devices, such as cameras, door locks, smart thermostats and smart light bulbs, Ovum said. The number of smart households will grow to 463 million by 2021 and each household will have 8.7 smart devices installed on average, bringing the total number of smart devices to 1.4 billion units, Ovum predicted. The U.S. and China are named for the largest smart home markets due to high product availability and consumer interest. The rest of East Asia and Southeast Asia will also exert significant impact on the market. Ovum’s 2021 smart home household penetration map shows that the U.S. takes the lead (69 percent) in adoption, followed by Canada (54 percent), South Korea (48 percent), Japan (41 percent) and the UK (40 percent). The report puts smart home devices into five categories: utilities, appliances, security, interactive audio speakers and others. Among them, interactive audio speaker is specifically mentioned.
Consumer Reports Publishes New Standards for IoT Products Nonprofit publication Consumer Reports announced it has created a new standard to check the level of security and privacy users have while using IoT devices. Consumer Reports was inspired to create the standard following a recent CR Consumer Voices survey which found out that 65 percent of US residents are not confident their personal data are kept private while using connected products. Manufacturers shouldn’t expect users to set up devices’ protection settings on their own, Consumer Reports said. Consumer Reports hopes the industry will reference the new privacy standard while building and designing digital products, including connected devices, software and mobile apps. “The goal is to help consumers understand which digital products do the most to protect their privacy and security, and give them the most control over their personal data,” said the organization. Consumer Reports worked with several partners as it tries to build a more inclusive standard. Collaborating entities include
Ovum says interactive audio speakers, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, will see the fastest growth, reaching an installed base of 192 million active devices by 2021. And the sales will grow from 5.5 million units in 2016 to 88 million by 2021. Also, the report points to a gap between smart home DIY and using dedicated smart home services. For instance, 15.5 percent of households will adopt smart home security by 2021 while only 6.2 percent will pay for a professional security service. The gap, as Ovum says, may offer new opportunities as companies develop new business models around smart home technology.
Smart Home Device Unit Sales by Category
Source: Ovum Smart Home Devices Forecast 2016-21
data-tracker blocking tool provider Disconnect, privacy policy research nonprofit Ranking Digital Rights (RDR) and software security-testing nonprofit Cyber Independent Testing Lab (CITL). The partnership offers some clues for what the new standard looks like. For example, when using a new connected 65 percent of US device for the first time, users should be residents are not prompted to set up unique usernames confident their and passwords, just like how they personal data are manage online bank accounts. Also, kept private while companies should have the policy to using connected delete consumer data from their servers devices. upon request to protect user privacy. “This standard ultimately can be used to help Consumer Reports and other groups develop specific and repeatable testing procedures. Then we can evaluate products and give consumers the ability to compare products against each other on the basis of factors such as privacy protection, the way we already give them information on other aspects of product performance,” wrote Consumer Reports.
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Avigilon Appearance Search Features:
Dallmeier DF5400HD-DN/ IR Ultra HD Camera
■Avigilon/Canada ■Email: asksales@avigilon.com
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uickly searches for a person of interest Q Refines searches based on time and camera location Playback, bookmark and export tools Self-learning video analytics-enabled Integrated with Avigilon Control Center (ACC) software
ay/night with ICR D Integrated IR illumination Motor-driven lens One-push autofocus P-Iris control PoE (Class 0)
■Dallmeier/Germany ■Email: info@dallmeier.com
Toshiba Percept S-Series Cloud Empowered Recorders Features:
• C entralized user management • Cloud-based health monitoring • Export/share/download video clips to/from the cloud
• H DMI and VGA video output • Single sign on from any device • Up to 30 fps
■Toshiba/Japan ■Email: TAIS-Surveillance@toshiba.com
March Networks MegaPX ATM Cameras Features:
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igh dynamic range for superior images in bright backlight conditions H Excellent low-light performance Choice of styles: self-contained or modular Two M12 lens options for self-contained camera: 2.8 mm standard and 3.7 mm pinhole Easy to install and won’t shift over time Compliant with ONVIF S profile
■March Networks/Canada ■Email: sales@marchnetworks.com
3xLogic 2MP IP Indoor Multi-Sensor Camera with Wi-Fi Features:
• H osts VIGIL Server, allowing the camera to record video to the onboard SD card, with full search capabilities in VIGIL Client and in the View Lite II and infinias mobile apps • Built-in Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors • 2-way audio with VIGIL Server • Digital I/O allows the multi-sensor to be an alarm annunciator, audio system and video recorder in one small unit • IR-range up to 10 meters • Video compression using H.264 MJPEG
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■3xLogic/U.S. ■Email: sales@3xlogic.com
HID Lumidigm M-Series Fingerprint Sensors Features:
• M ulti-spectral fingerprint imaging provides reliable capture for real-world productivity • Ergonomic USB housing fits easily on desktop • Enhanced liveness detection prevents use of fake or stolen biometric data (M32x) • Support for Windows, Linux, Android and thin-client application environments • SDK 6 with MINEX III algorithm supports 1:1 matching and 1:N searching on device or USB host ■HID Global/U.S. ■Email: lumidigm@hidglobal.com
ISONAS Pure Mobile Credentials Features: • • • • •
i OS 8.0, Android 5.0 and newer Quick enrollment and management of credentials Encrypted communication using unique session keys Individual pairing to specific devices Non-transferable credentials
■ISONAS/U.S. ■Email: sales@isonas.com
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S2 Security S2 Magic Monitor Version 4
Aimetis Motion Tracker
Features:
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• U nified security management user experience for access control, video surveillance, forensics, digital signage and live internet feeds • Third-party video management system support, audio support and advanced internet widgets • Available for Milestone and exacqVision, in addition to S2 NetVR series products • Includes audio support for cameras, video clips and online digital content • R eal-time media from Twitter and Everbridge and enhanced weather radar maps bring tailored situational awareness into a variety of environments ■S2 Security/U.S. ■Email: sales@s2sys.com
Dahua Technology PFS4218-16ET-190 16-Port PoE Switch Features: • • • •
L ayer 2 management PoE switch PoE budget: 190W Supports PoE, PoE+, Hi-PoE Orange port supports Hi-PoE; can be used with the PoE extender (PFT1300) • 250 meters long distance PoE transmission
• PoE management, PoE setting/event statistics/Green PoE
• R educes VMS server CPU usage by processing video on network cameras and encoders • 3D model reduces false alarms by filtering objects based on size and location • Configuration is made easy through the intuitive user interface • Embedded rule engine allows events to be triggered directly on the camera, simplifying integrations with third-party products • Rich metadata can be streamed to a VMS which can be leveraged for motion recording and alarms ■Aimetis/Canada ■Email: support@aimetis.com
■Dahua Technology/China ■Email: overseas@dahuatech.com
IndigoVision Control Center v14.1 VMS Features:
• L icense server support is now available across full Linux and Windows NVR-AS 4000 range, allowing user to design the system with any NVR-AS 4000 product • Works closely with IndigoVision’s NVR-AS 4000 products and uses the power of SMART.guard technology; Control Center ensures recordings are never jeopardized with improved fault monitoring • Alerts for network, RAID and other component failures are sent to advise if and when there is an issue, keeping systems up and running 24/7
Hikvision DS-96000NI-I24/H Series NVR Features:
• A dopts professional embedded hardware and software, and dual-OS design to ensure the reliability of system • Video outputs at up to 4K (4096 × 2160) resolution • Up to 128/256 IP cameras can be connected • Pluggable HDD design provides convenient HDD installation and maintenance • 4 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interfaces • Centralized management of IP cameras supported ■Hikvision Digital Technology/China ■ Email: overseasbusiness@hikvision. com
• S ystems large or small are managed easier with ONVIF camera bulk upgrade and an interface to copy recording jobs for ONVIF devices, saving time and money • Introduces a new tiered software offering at 3 cost-value propositions for custom-tailoring of sites and entering new markets ■IndigoVision/U.K. ■Email: IR@indigovision.com
Matrox PowerStream Plus AV-Over-IP Management Software Features:
• A uto discovery of any Maevex unit on the subnet and easy manual addition for units outside the subnet • User management and feature control with credentialed profiles for any system operator • Fine-tuned encode/decode parameters, protocols (RTP, RTSP, MPEG2.TS, with RTMP coming soon) and adjustable bitrates for any stream • Records live or schedule recordings to a shared network drive or NAS • Identifies and groups encoders and/or decoders; adjusts settings for multiple selected units and configures to the same parameters
• M anages and saves configurations for easy application to other devices ■Matrox/Canada ■Email:graphics@matrox.com
Suprema BioSign 2.0 Mobile Fingerprint Authentication Solution Features:
• 2 -stage fast matching algorithm with patented “Entropy Point Pairing” method • Optimal architecture for mobileembedded applications • Reconstruction of discriminative fingerprint patterns from various noises • Unique pattern analysis technique to ensure consistent performance
over low-quality fingerprints (wet/ dry skin, partial wound, crease) • Intelligent self-learning algorithm to reflect users’ fingerprint condition and habit • Sensor-specific pre-processing algorithm: capacitive/optical/ under glass (up to 300 um) ■Suprema/Korea ■Email: biosign@supremainc.com
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ISC WEST
IFSEC PHILIPPINES
• Date: 2017/04/05–04/07 • Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, U.S.A. • Tel: +1-203-840-5602 • Email: inquiry@isc.reedexpo.com • URL: www.iscwest.com
• Date: 2017/05/03–05/05 • Venue: SMX Convention Centre, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines • Tel: +44-7966-222-505 • Email: agnius.kazlauskas@ubm.com • URL: www.ifsec-global.com/philippines/
SECUTECH INDIA
EXPOSEC
• Date: 2017/04/06–04/08 • Venue: Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai, India • Tel: +91-22-4286-3800 • Email: info@secutechexpo.com • URL: www.secutechindia.co.in
• Date: 2017/05/23–05/25 • Venue: Sao Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Brazil • Tel: +55-11-5585-4355 • Email: info@fieramilano.com.br • URL: www.exposec.tmp.br
SECUTECH INTERNATIONAL
SECUREX
• Date: 2017/04/12–04/14 • Venue: Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei, Taiwan • Tel: +886-2-8729-1017 • Email: kirsten.wu@newera. messefrankfurt.com • URL: www.secutech.com
• Date: 2017/05/30–06/01 • Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa • Tel: +27-11-835-1565 • Email: leighm@specialised.com • URL: www.securex.co.za
ISC BRASIL • Date: 2017/04/18–04/20 • Venue: Expo Center Norte, São Paulo, Brazil • Tel: +55-11-3060-4717 • Email: atendimento@reedalcantara. com.br • URL: www.iscbrasil.com.br
JUNE
IFSEC INTERNATIONAL • Date: 2017/06/20—06/22 • Venue: ExCel London, London, U.K. • Tel: +44-20-7921-8231 • Email: ifseccustomerservice@ubm. com • URL: www.ifsec.co.uk
JULY
SECURITY EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE
IFSEC SOUTHEAST ASIA
• Date: 2017/09/06—09/08 • Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • Date: 2017/07/26—07/28 • Venue: International Convention Centre • Tel: +6-03-2176-8788 • Email: tj.tan@ubm.com Sydney, Darling Harbour, Australia • URL: www.ifsec.events/sea/ • Tel: +61-3-9261-4660 • Email: aphillips@divcom.net.au ISAF ISTANBUL • URL: www.securityexpo.com.au • Date: 2017/09/14—09/17 • Venue: Istanbul Expo Center (iFM), Istanbul, Turkey • Tel: +90-212-503-32-32 SECUTECH VIETNAM • Email: marmara@marmarafuar.com.tr • Date: 2017/08/16—08/18 • URL: http://www.isaffuari.com/en/ • Venue: Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, SMART SUMMIT LONDON Vietnam • Date: 2017/09/19—09/20 • Tel: +886-2-8729-1016 • Venue: Business Design Centre, • Email: stvn@newera.messefrankfurt. London, U.K. com • Tel: +44-330-3353900 • URL: www.secutechvietnam.com • Email: hello@nexusmediacom.com • URL: http://www.iotsmartsummitlondon. com/
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
IFA
• Date: 2017/09/01—09/06 • Venue: Berlin ExpoCenter City Exhibition Ground, Berlin, Germany • Tel: +49-30-3069-6924 • Email: ifa@messe-berlin.de • URL: www.ifa-berlin.de/en/
ASIS • Date: 2017/09/25—09/28 • Venue: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, U.S.A. • Tel: +1-703-519-6200 • Email: asis@asisonline.org • URL: https://securityexpo.asisonline. org/
CompanieS in ThiS iSSue COVER STORY • Seagate Technology
March 2017 ● www.asmag.com
PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH • Actility • Cisco Systems • Embit • LORIOT.io • Microchip Technology • Multi-Tech Systems • Trusted Objects SMART TECHNOLOGY • iOmnicient • Ipsotek • PureTech Systems VERTICAL SOLUTION • Academy of Arts University • AMAG Technology • Arteco 60
• ASSA ABLOY • Axis Communications • Blackboard • Convergint Technologies • George Mason University • HID Global • Kratos Public Safety & Security Solutions • Microbiz Security Company • S2 Security INDUSTRY REPORT • Allegion • Arteco • Axis Communications • AxxonSoft • Bosch Security Systems • Genetec • IHS Markit • IDIS • Oncam
• Panasonic • Pivot3 • Qognify • Vanderbilt Industries • Verint • ZKAccess MARKET DYNAMICS • ABB • Ademco Security Group
nexT iSSue
• ADP Tech • BellaDati • igloohome • NEC PRODUCT EXPLORATION • Arteco • OnSSI • Vanderbilt Industries • Verint Systems
MARKET DYNAMICS | Taiwan VERTICAL SOLUTION | Airport PRODUCT EXPLORATION | Physical Identity Management IoT & BIG DATA | Cybersecurity
ADVERTISER INDEX
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SURVEILLANCE PAGE NO.
ADVERTISER
MAJOR ITEM
COUNTRY
INSIDE BACK COVER
AVIGILON SINGAPORE PTE
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
SINGAPORE
asksales@avigilon.com
6
COMMAX CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
KOREA
pcy@commax.co.kr
3, 5
DAHUA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
CHINA
overseas@dahuatech.com
29
EVERFOCUS ELECTRONICS CORP.
CAMERA / DVR / IP CAMERA
TAIWAN
marketing@everfocus.com.tw
13
GENETEC
SOFTWARE
CANADA
info@genetec.com
15
HI SHARP ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
CCTV / DVR / MONITOR / IP CAMERA / TAIWAN HD-SDI / TVI / AHD
sales@hisharp.com.tw
BACK COVER
HIKVISION DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
overseasbusiness@hikvision.com
CHINA
11
IDIS CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
KOREA
sales@idisglobal.com
4
PANASONIC SYSTEM NETWORKS CO., LTD.
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
JAPAN
-
2
ROBERT BOSCH (SEA) PTE LTD. SECURITY SYSTEMS
SURVEILLANCE
SINGAPORE
apr.securitysystems@bosch.com
INSIDE FRONT COVER, 1 SAMSUNG (HANWHA TECHWIN CO., LTD.)
CAMERA / DVR
KOREA
apriler@samsung.co.kr
FRONT COVER, 20, 21, 72 SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
STORAGE
SINGAPORE
apj.sales.enquiry@seagate.com
45
SHENZHEN COMMANDER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
CASING
CHINA
sjw@yjdcase.com
18, 19
SONY CORPORATION SEMICONDUCTOR GROUP
SEMICONDUCTOR
JAPAN
-
8, 9
WESTERN DIGITAL TAIWAN CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE STORAGE
TAIWAN
Jessica.liu@wdc.com
ACCESS CONTROL PAGE NO.
ADVERTISER
MAJOR ITEM
COUNTRY
7
GIGA-TMS INC.
RFID MODULE / LOCK / READER
TAIWAN
promag@gigatms.com.tw
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