May 2018
Contents Vertical Market
Event Venue
Security Scores Big With Advanced Solutions Asia has a robust meetings and events industry. To accommodate the crowds attending different meetings, concerts and sports events, more and more event venues have been built, triggering rising demands for security.
Special Feature
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Dahua Technology Innovates on Facial Recognition
Steering Managers Toward the Best Fleet Management System When it comes to choosing a fleet management system, boosting operational efficiency should go without saying.
40 India is one of the fastest growing markets for security products and solutions across the globe. In the next 10 years, India’s security market will continue to experience a boom like never before.” Ashish Dhakan, MD and CEO, Prama Hikvision India Strong Indian Market Growth to Continue in 2018, p. 24
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic these days. A major application of AI is facial recognition, which has become more accurate and effective thanks to better hardware, more data and deep learningdriven algorithms.
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Editor’s Note
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10 Application Cases 56 SMAhome 60 New Products 61 Show Calendar 63 Companies in This Issue
WEBSITE ARTICLES https://www.asmag.com Securing Security Devices More Relevant Than Ever Amid Threats Networked security devices and equipment are susceptible to malicious activities if not protected. As a result, more attention is now focused on the device’s security.
Profit: The New Driver of Industrial Automation While efficiency remains a primary objective in most cases, companies are also discovering that automation can have a positive impact on their bottom line.
EDITOR’S NOTE Mahathir Aims to Rebuild Malaysia
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May 9th, the day that 92-year old Mahathir Mohamad returned to power after his retirement in 2003, will certainly not be forgotten by all Malaysians. According to the South China Morning Post, re-elected Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir made some key promises during his campaign. In addition to his political statements, he promised to re-evaluate all the Chinese investments in Malaysia to ensure equality between the two countries and revoke the goods and services tax (GST) which has been imposed since 2005. According to Asia Nikkei, GST was introduced to offset a fall in oil revenue. Now that the oil price is rising again, it is expected to make up for the loss of GST revenue. At the same time, Mahathir also claimed that he will reduce the total number of civil servants, many of which were appointed due to political connections. Overall, it seems that Mahathir’s inauguration is bringing Malaysia back on the right track. Although the comeback might be a reason behind the current economic slowdown to 5.4 percent (which has decelerated for two consecutive quarters from 2017), Malaysians have huge expectations that Mahathir can boost the country’s economy in the following years.
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Asia is now cited as a major MICE destination in the world. Meanwhile, more and more sports events are being held in the region as well, culminating in 2020 Tokyo Olympics. As such, more event venues are being built, triggering security demands. This issue’s Vertical Market report explores what security and non-security solutions are available for these venues.
Many have called Asia the “sleeping dragon,” and it is quite apparent that the dragon is awakening. Countries such as China, Japan and India are prime examples of markets that are growing in potential for security. Nonetheless, companies will need to closely examine these local markets and understand each one’s unique needs and requirements to successfully expand into the region.
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Outdoor IP Video Intercoms For Commercial Buildings The IP video intercom market has grown gradually as a result of the innovation of the internet, video streaming and SIP (session initiation protocol). Nowadays, IP intercoms not only use the internet for data transfer but are also equipped with cameras offering high quality imagery or night vision functionality. The clear viewing allows security staff to identify visitors in a more accurate way. Additionally, in terms of modern commercial management security and safety, it is crucial to operate a comprehensive integration of IP communication systems for everyday security consideration. a&s has compiled a selection of products — a new generation of IP video intercoms.
Jacques Video Entrance Station VES-75K
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he Jacques IP video intercom entrance stations with cameras allow for video calling to enter and monitor stations within their integrated IP communications system. Jacques’ IP communication system is suitable for commercial building’s security management as it provides integration with security and building management systems, access control and video surveillance systems. Buildings can successfully manage the protection of patrons and property by communication through an unlimited number of audio and video intercom terminals, including those located in lifts and fire stairs. This ensures a Jacques IP video intercom system transcends client expectations as it seamlessly and stylishly integrates within a large number of applications including commercial, residential, health, public safety and transport. Key Features • Attractive slimline design • Two configurable relays that can control lights, gate/door access, etc. • Insect resistant microphone/speaker • 3.5” LCD screen • Call an unlimited number of master/monitor stations
Supplier: Jacques Technologies URL: www.jacques.com.au/
2N IP Verso Security Intercom
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he 2N IP Verso security intercom is configurable to clients’ needs thanks to its modularity. The users can select the specific module, accessories and configurable functions to meet their requirements. Besides, 2N IP Verso provides reliable access control and allows users to easily interface with other systems, achieving even higher site security. It also makes it easy to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons. Other features include Bluetooth technology and touchscreen. The Bluetooth module lets users eliminate access codes, entry cards and key distribution; moreover, the vandal resistant touchscreen is easy to read even in direct sunlight.
Key Features • SIP protocol support with no server needed • Equipped camera with night vision • Email snapshots of the visitor captured by the camera at the time of the call • Call a mobile phone or tablet over the local network via Wi-Fi or over cellular data • A highly sensitive touch keypad reliably records and evaluates every touch and ensures access to the building via the entered PIN
Supplier: 2N Telekomunikace URL: www.2nusa.com
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Channel Vision IP Intercom System for Commercial Buildings SIM 8302
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ith its functional layout and contemporary design, the new IP intercom system for multi dwelling units and commercial buildings has everything you need for streamlined access control for your residents. The new SIM Series IP intercom is equipped with a built-in IP camera, proximity card reader, keypad and LCD screen for a comprehensive resident directory and status notifications. The SIM Series intercom is compatible with the new IP touchscreen room stations. Touchscreens are available in 7” or 10” screens and feature video communication and control of the front door, basic smarthome automation and control from a smartphone app.
Key Features • Built-in IP camera • Discrete speaker and microphone • Video communication to the front door • Built-in proximity card, RFID 125KHz ID card reader for contact-less card entry • Compatible with the IP touchscreen room station
Supplier: Channel Vision Technology URL: http://channelvision.com/
Comelit Ikall Entrance Panel Digital Version
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kall, a new entrance panel design features versatile technology. With their clean, attractive lines, the modular elements guarantee optimal results by offering simple configuration, style and reliability. In addition to offering visual elegance, the anodized steel used in its creation means Ikall metal can withstand the most difficult and stressful of operating conditions, whether these are due to an urban environment or the climate and temperature of the surrounding environment, guaranteeing excellent water resistance (even in very cold conditions of -30°C) and remaining unaffected by saline mist. The panel also includes wide-angle Ikall camera, offering perfect coverage of a 90° field of vision, and a large LCD display (62 x 44 mm) with backlighting, ensuring visual signals are easy to read. Key Features • 2 programmable outputs • Direct power supply via plug • Keypad with Sensitive Touch technology • Audio and visual signals with OSD pictograms • 16 languages available
n Comelit Group Supplier: URL: www.comelitgroup.com/en/
Paxton Net2 Entry – Touch Panel, Surface Mount
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et2 Entry is a plug and play solution that comes with a range of panel options and is suitable for a wide variety of sites. The Net2 Entry touch panel comprises a quality 7-inch color touchscreen with personalization options. It has a line-out for use with T-Loop antenna for users with hearing aids and advanced sound processing, for high traffic areas making it suitable for even more sites than ever before. The Net2 Entry standard panel comes in industry recognized anthracite grey, meaning it complements the windows and doors of many new builds. It is a robust external panel for use with Paxton’s door entry system, Net2 Entry.
Aiphone IX-DF
Key Features • SIP compatible • Pan/tilt camera functionality to capture an angled view • Reads EM, Paxton and MIFARE token technology • Built-in keypad and RFID reader • IP and PoE technology for easy expansion
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he IX-DF is an IP addressable stainless steel, flush mount video door station. Its units are weather resistant. It connect to the network using CAT-5e/6 cable. The door stations have a built-in dry contact for door release (24V AC/DC, 500mA). The IX-DF is equipped with a fixed camera, which can be vertically adjusted to three positions. The IX-DF is ONVIF Profile S compliant. The door stations can call up to 20 different master stations (IX-MV). An additional 20 master stations can be called using the contact input. The speaker and microphone allow for two-way communication with a master station. The units are 802.3af PoE compliant.
Key Features • Vandal Resistant • PoE Powered (IEEE 802.3af Class 0) • Can be surface mounted using the “SBX-ISDVF” • Weather rated for outdoor use; IP55, -40° to 140° F • Fixed color video camera • ONVIF Profile S compliant
Supplier: Aiphone URL: www.aiphone.com
Supplier: Paxton URL: www.paxton.co.uk
Fermax Marine Video Panel Lynx Digital ST3
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arine is the anti-vandal panel line manufactured in 2.5 mm thick stainless steel. The Marine Video Panel Lynx Digital can be installed at building access points, which allows communication with apartments, door release, calls to concierge, etc. Lynx is much more than a simple TCP/IP as it provides the solutions for system integrators. Lynx can be installed on existing local area networks, using structural cable systems (SCS) and standard network equipment. The point-to-point SIP architecture permits the independent operation of each device without the need for a central server. Furthermore, a virtually unlimited number of monitors can be managed on one single Lynx installation. Key Features • Backlit Lynx display, 3.5" TFT with high brightness for exteriors which facilitates and upgrades other options for the panel • Electronic directory: lets users look for the names (home owners/residents) through the display and browser buttons • Incorporates access control functions through the numeric keypad by means of keypad codes (programmed previously) • Operating temperature: -10 ºC to 60 ºC
Supplier: Fermax URL: www.fermax.com
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Hanwha Techwin Hosts “Asia Partner Conference 2018” Hanwha Techwin recently held its annual Asia Partner Conference to strengthen its relationships with business partners in Asia.
“Hanwha Techwin intends to continue to strengthen mutual trust with its partners and support clients in Asia and the Middle East.”
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lobal security company Hanwha Techwin (CEO Youn-Chul Kim) hosted the “Asia Partner Conference 2018” in Jeju Island, Korea, from April 18 to 20. Hanwha Techwin has been hosting the annual conference since 2005 to share the road maps and business strategies of the year with valued customers and business partners to reinforce partnerships. A total of 23 Hanwha Techwin members; chief executives including the head of the Global Sales and Marketing department, participated in the event. Global partners from more
than 20 countries including Japan, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Russia were at Jeju for the event. Following the welcoming address given by Soon-hong Ahn, Hanwha Techwin’s Head of Global Sales and Marketing, the conference featured a business performance analysis for 2017, strategies for 2018 and global market trend report, along with the introduction of newly launched products. During the welcoming speech, Ahn shared the security business trends that are shifting the focus from being price-centered to the pursuit of diverse values such as cybersecurity, quality and business ethics. Also, last year’s business achievements such as winning large-scale projects and global franchise projects were presented to celebrate the company’s success. He also emphasized the importance of sustainable growth driving together success. Hanwha Techwin’s strategies of the year,
core technologies with differentiation, proactive pre-sales and marketing were introduced before the speech ended. Afterwards, Jill Lai, Editorin-Chief of the global security magazine a&s International, discussed market trends in video surveillance under the theme “Intelligence and Convergence.” Daniel Lee, MD for the Asia-Pacific region of the video security company Genetec, pledged to strengthen his company’s partnership with Hanwha Techwin and continue maintaining a close collaborative relationship. Finally, Hanwha Techwin unveiled the products that were newly launched after the release of Wisenet X in the previous year. These
APPLICATION CASES Law Enforcement AXXON NEXT PROVIDES SECURITY FOR YANGSAN, SOUTH KOREA The “Safe Yangsan” project in South Korea, powered by Axxon Next from AxxonSoft, was completed at the end of 2017. Over 2500 video cameras from Arecont Vision, Samsung, Hikvision Digital Technology, Cellings, Flexwatch, Probe Digital and others were installed in 900-odd locations around the city. GPU DataLinks offered a customized solution based on the Axxon Next VMS. All videos from the previous video surveillance system were imported and indexed for fast intelligent search. The solution also provided analytic tools for the large amounts of data generated everyday by the safe city scale project through forensic search, time compressor, face search and ANPR. The Axxon Next SDK also ensured smooth integration with other security systems such as video encryption and export systems, alarm systems, integrated control post, etc.
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included mobile solutions, multidirectional and thermal cameras of the Wisenet X·P·T series, as well as the extreme low light performance camera lineup extraLUX series; a demonstration of each product was also conducted. In addition, the Wisenet X-Lite and L series, which will be launched this month, were briefly introduced. X-Lite is the compact version with the main functions of the Wisenet X, whereas the Wisenet L series is an entry-level line with basic functions. A Hanwha Techwin source said, “As one of our business keywords of this year is ‘building customer trust,’ we actively communicated with our partners in order to strengthen mutual trust through the conference,” adding, “We plan to provide full support for our clients in Asia and the Middle East, as these areas are markets with high growth potential.”
9 9 airports in Asia handled at least 60 million annual passengers in 2017.
Source: CAPA Center for Aviation
a&s explores topics that are generating interest in the security industry, offering readers important facts and information relevant to their profession.
Honeywell Inaugurates First Asian Industrial Cybersecurity Center in Singapore The new cybersecurity center in Singapore will aid in developing new technologies and training to increase the region’s ability to defend against threats. BY Honeywell
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oneywell opened its first industrial cybersecurity center of excellence (CoE) in Asia. The center was developed with the support of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EBD) and designed to help defend the region’s industrial manufacturers against evolving cybersecurity threats. “The only way manufacturers can reap the benefits of digital transformation such as increased uptime and reduced maintenance is if their industrial environments are cybersecure,” said Jeff Zindel, VP and GM at Honeywell Industrial Cyber Security. “Today marks another important step forward in Honeywell’s leadership in industrial cybersecurity, further strengthening our ability to secure and protect assets, operations and people. The center’s state-of-the-art capabilities and managed security services improve cybersecurity protection, detection, management and response for customers, which are key enablers for successful digital transformation in the industrial sector.” The cybersecurity center will be used to conduct proprietary research, develop new security technologies, provide hands-on training and certifications, and test and validate actual solutions deployed at customer sites. In addition to serving as a research and development lab, it also will deliver managed security services to help customers reduce the risk of security breaches and proactively improve their security posture. These services include continuous security and performance monitoring and alerting, threat detection and risk management, security device management, and incident response with 24-hour expert support 365 days a year. “Cybersecurity is vital not just for the technology industry, but also our industrial sector and critical infrastructure which are being increasingly digitalized,” said Gian Yi-Hsen, Executive Director for Cities, Infrastructure and Industrial Solutions at EDB. “We are excited that Honeywell has chosen Singapore as the base for its new industrial cybersecurity center to leverage our world-class infrastructure and vibrant talent pool to develop security innovations and reinforce the security within the industrial space. We look forward to the development of cutting-edge cybersecurity innovations by the center to help companies across sectors realize the full potential of digital transformation, and also grow our pool of local specialists in this emerging field.” Honeywell’s original cybersecurity center is located in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
JCB Pilot of Japan’s First Fingerprint Authentication Chip Card From IDEMIA The pilot study will test out the use of fingerprint authentication for payments. BY IDEMIA
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CB, the only international payments brand based in Japan, will conduct a pilot trial of its latest JCB Biometrics Card with fingerprint authentication. JCB Contactless’ payment solution is provided by IDEMIA, a global augmented identity provider. Toppan Printing will also take part in the demonstration trial in respect of card personalization. Users first record one or more fingerprints for authentication purposes. When they want to buy something, they need only touch the fingerprint sensor on the card’s lower right corner with their finger so as to authenticate payment. The fingerprint record is only kept in the card, and given that fingerprint authentication is also done on the card, merchants do not need any further equipment to accept payment. While currently most contact chip cards rely on users entering a PIN number for authentication, it will be replaced by fingerprint authentication. With the new JCB Biometrics Card, strict security is upheld with fingerprint authentication for any payment method, while maintaining efficiency and speed. The pilot trial first involves issuing the JCB Biometric Card to JCB employees from April. Once card users have recorded their fingerprints using a smartphone or tablet app, they can make purchases via fingerprint authentication at merchants accepting JCB contactless payments. The purpose of the pilot is to validate whether the solution is convenient for consumers and practical for the payment. JCB will continue to explore and develop various authentication solutions in order to provide consumers with reliable and secure customer experiences.
Commercial ONCAM SECURES DELHI-BASED INDIAN HABITAT CENTER CAMPUS The Indian Habitat Center Campus is a busy hub for those engaging in education research training and professional development, conferences and seminars, lectures, and exhibitions. As such, the campus requires a video surveillance solution to increase safety and situational awareness. Oncam's Evolution 05 cameras featuring 360-degree video technology were installed to give operators the ability to record high-resolution images of the entire fisheye view. During playback, images can also be dewarped and virtual cameras can be generated enabling the viewer to pan, tilt and zoom around the entire scene to various areas of interest. The cameras work seamlessly with the video management system (VMS) from Milestone Systems, which integrates fully to provide streamlined response in the event of an incident, instantaneous video playback and the ability to access live and stored video quickly and easily.
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“Facial recognition has become more advanced and mature than ever. Having long committed itself in the areas of AI and deep learning, Dahua Technology has introduced new facial recognition solutions that keep users secure and increase their business intelligence.”
Needless to say, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic these days. A major application of AI is facial recognition, which has become more accurate and effective thanks to better hardware, more data and deep learning-driven algorithms. Amid this trend, Dahua Technology has rolled out its latest generation of AI-enabled facial recognition technologies to help end users meet their real-life needs, from protecting lives and assets to customer service enhancement. BY William Pao
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acial recognition is not a new technology per se, but with changing times and advances in hardware and software, it has reached a new level of maturity and accuracy, prompting stronger demands from different verticals and market segments. Dahua Technology, which has long committed itself in the areas of AI and deep learning, has introduced new facial recognition solutions targeting different types of users.
Solutions at Different Levels
According to James Wang, CTO of Overseas Business at Dahua Technology, the company has unveiled face recognition solutions on three levels — cloud, edge domain
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and edge — each with different applications and use cases. At the highest level is cloud, where feeds from hundreds if not thousands of cameras are processed by Dahua servers equipped with GPUs and advanced facial recognition algorithms. In this architecture, cameras on the front end are equipped with basic face capture and analysis capabilities, sending only metadata to the cloud to reduce the burdens and strains on the network. “Applications at this level include city surveillance where the system can recognize a blacklisted person instantly from a large number of people in a scene, and determine whether that individual is still in the city,” Wang said. At the edge domain level are face recognition-enabled
James Wang, CTO, Overseas Business, Dahua Technology
IVSS-series NVRs which are capable of recognizing an individual’s gender, age, emotion or other features such as whether he’s wearing a hat or glasses. This, then, can help facilitate post-event investigation by pulling out relevant footage instantly. With 4 to 32 channels, these NVRs are ideal in medium-sized projects. “Examples include retail shops, where the shop owner needs to identify and recognize thieves. It’s also suitable for communities, hospitals and factories — any medium-sized project with security needs,” Wang said. Finally, at the edge level, Dahua Technology has face recognition-enabled IP cameras, entrance control, and even time attendance terminals with face matching and recognition capability directly inside the camera, which represents an affordable, cost-effective solution for smaller user entities who can use these cameras for access control purposes, Wang said. “Of course the embedded database is smaller in scale. For our cameras we can support up to 10,000 face images and 5 image libraries for face images matching,” he said.
Key Enablers
According to Wang, facial recognition has become more mature and advanced than before, due to three primary enablers. To start, today’s computing platforms have become increasingly powerful to run computing-intensive face recognition algorithms. “Companies such as HiSilicon, NVIDIA and Intel have launched chips whose performance is good enough,” he said. “We already have NVIDIA GPUs in our NVRs and Intel Movidius chips in our cameras. Now we’re working with HiSilicon to develop camera chips as well.” Then, as mentioned, facial recognition algorithms have seen their accuracy significantly improved, especially after the introduction of AI and deep learning with which the facial expression, gender, age, hair color, accessories and emotion can all be better recognized. “Facial recognition includes three key parts: face detection, facial features alignment and feature extraction comparison. If deep learning technology was adopted, the performance of each part would be improved dramatically,” Wang said. “We develop
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Event Venue
Security Scores Big With Advanced Solutions Asia has a robust meetings and events industry. To accommodate the crowds attending different meetings, concerts and sports events, more and more event venues have been built, triggering rising demands for security. Increasingly, cutting-edge technologies such as face and license plate recognition have been deployed to help operators secure their venues, protect lives as well as achieve further management efficiency. BY William Pao
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lobally, the so-called meetings, incentives, conference and exhibition (MICE) industry has become more robust and feverish than ever amid strong demands. A report by Allied Market Research pointed out that the global MICE industry generated revenue of US$752 billion in 2016, and that figure is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5 percent to reach $1.2 trillion by 2023. Among the different regions in the world, Asia in particular is expected to see the highest growth, with the same report citing a CAGR of 8.3 percent for Asia between 2017 and 2023. “Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period, owing to the rapid growth in the business travel sector
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in recent decades. Furthermore, economic growth, regional cooperation, intellectual development and high penetration of internet and technology in the densely populated countries are expected to boost the market growth in the region,� the study said. A separate report by CWT Meetings & Events, meanwhile, cited the top 10 destinations for meeting and events in the Asia Pacific in 2017 were Singapore,
Sydney, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Melbourne, Tokyo, Mumbai and Seoul. Separately, sports events are in no shortage in the Asia-Pacific region. Taipei, for example, just hosted the Universiade in 2017. Then, the Asian Games will take place in Jakarta in August. Finally, the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics will be held in Tokyo, attracting athletes and
spectators from all over the world. Given the sheer number of events taking place in Asia, building event venues — stadiums, concert halls and exhibition centers — has become a trend in the region. “The main growth is from integrated developments/infrastructures (IDI). The investments for IDI comprise a mix of retail, hotels, convention/events halls and entertainment facilities for smaller concerts and even sports events. Because of increased competitiveness, developers and operators are trying to explore more variety of events,” said Patrick Lim, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ademco Security Group. “The number of foreign visitors to Japan has been increasing year by year. And we will have 2020 Tokyo Olympic/Paralympic Games here in Tokyo. Hence stadiums
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Indian Market Growth to Continue in 2018 India: the Next Surveillance Manufacturing Hub? India’s price sensitivity is pushing companies to keep prices as low as possible. The local government’s “Make in India” scheme, aimed at boosting the manufacturing industry in the country, can help foreign companies achieve just that. Low labor costs, low costs of setting up manufacturing plants, and access to the world’s largest population of young people are some of the advantages often cited for the country’s “Make in India” scheme. But what might pose most attractive or significant to many companies is the tax incentives. One of the goals of “Make in India” is to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub. The Indian government is focused on empowering the local manufacturing industry, amending policies on import duties and related costs. Thus, assembly of security products in India can be cheaper compared to the import of finished products, which fall under higher
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customs duty products. As such, several manufacturers have already started production in India. One of the latest additions to the local manufacturing industry in India is Hikvision’s factory in the Mumbai area. “We have taken great effort in building the factory. We already had some trial production in our factory and we will roll out the production soon. It is a state-of-the-art factory with stringent quality control, for cameras and DVRs. In the future we are also planning to introduce specific research and development facilities that will answer the need for India’s special use cases,” said Ashish Dhakan, MD and CEO, Prama Hikvision India.
Government investment in large infrastructure projects is expected to continue to drive the commercial security market forward. Urbanization across India will also increase demand for products and solutions in the the fields of smart and safe city as well as transportation. BY a&s Asia and a&s India
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ccording to reports by IHS Markit, Asia accounts for the greater part of the global professional security market. Three of the top five countries in terms of market share are in Asia: China, Japan and India. However, India’s share is still the smallest one of the three. Currently, India holds 13 percent of the APAC security market and 2 percent of the global market. On the other hand, China leads in terms of market share, holding around 41 percent of the total global market. If we look at China and India as comparable markets in terms of population size and urbanization trends, India’s security market can be expected to hold tremendous growth potential. Both countries have over one billion people and similar urbanization rates (i.e., the rate of people moving from the countryside to live in cities). Down the road, India’s market share of the global security market is bound to catch up as Indian cities continue to grow, infrastructure develops and more security systems are installed.
What is Driving the Market Forward?
In the coming three years, IHS predicts that APAC will continue to lead the security market in terms of growth. IHS pointed to India (together with China, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia) as one of Asia’s rapid growing markets. It is therefore of no surprise that India is piquing the interest of many security channel manufacturers. “The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for India’s surveillance industry is predicted to be approximately 10 percent till 2021 and for access control, approximately 15 percent till 2021,” said Lynnette Pon, Director of Sales for Greater China, South Asia and Southeast Asia at Genetec. “The Indian market is driven by investment in large infrastructure projects and commercial enterprise investment, both by foreign MNCs and local corporations. The 100 smart cities initiative is under full swing for roll out across the country with multiple RFPs [request for proposals] under this scheme currently in the bidding or execution stage. This provides a huge demand for security and public safety as an integral part of the city. The government is boosting infrastructure spend in airports and highways to support the growing local economic demand,” added Pon. “One example is the government UDAN program which is driving enhancement of the security infrastructure in Tier 1 but also Tier 2 and Tier 3 airports across the country. In the commercial sector and banking sector, physical assets and infrastructure
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Smarter Network Video Recorders:
Than Ever
In a video surveillance system, the task of recording and storing IP video goes to the network video recorder. With changing times, NVRs have become more than just recording devices amid more complex demands from users. Equipped with powerful hardware and software, today’s NVRs are smarter than ever and can help operators achieve various security and non-security objectives. BY William Pao
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ideo recording has come a long way. Digital video recorders in analog systems have slowly given way to network video recorders (NVRs) amid a migration toward IP-based surveillance. And the growth of NVRs is not going to stop anytime soon. A recent report from Technavio forecast that the growth of the NVR server market will grow steadily at a compound annual growth rate of close to 15 percent, between 2017 and 2021. In the beginning, NVRs recorded video footage mostly for post-event investigation purposes, providing evidence to end users, police and prosecutors after something happens. But increasingly, NVRs are equipped with more advanced functions and capabilities to meet more complex user demands. “The first key factor is ease-ofuse, including easy setup and intuitive user interface. Then, users start to focus on further advanced functions such as H.265 HEVC to keep videos for longer time; 4K UHD display to easily check video in detail; integration of other systems/devices to centrally control and manage several device; and AI analysis and smart quick search when event happens,” said Jacky Cheng, CEO of DIGIEVER. “Traditional requirements for a network video recorder in a universal video surveillance system is that it should record videos of important moments and ensure that the video files are complete and not lost. With the global security situation going increasingly severe, people have gradually increased requirements and expectations for video surveillance systems. It is hoped that the key
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monitoring targets can be identified, the targets and abnormal behaviors can be discovered, and the operator can be alerted all in a real-time manner, so that timely measures can be taken to reduce the damage or loss caused by various abnormal conditions. In addition, after an abnormal situation occurs, relevant video files can be quickly called at any time, reducing the large amount of staff and time required by traditional solutions,” said Eason Rao, Product Manager at Dahua Technology. “The development of artificial intelligence technology, efficient deep learning algorithms and powerful GPU computing capabilities enable intelligent NVRs to achieve real-time identification of targets or behaviors, and the speed of event
queries is increased by tens of thousands of times. This not only greatly reduces the loss caused by a situation, but also the manpower and time spent on the incident inquiry.”
Smart NVRs
In this sense, NVRs have evolved into “smart” NVRs that fulfill the user’s various needs. “Most of normal NVRs will be replaced by smart NVRs, and they will be more and more economical and efficient in real-time object identification and metadata abstract,” said Rao. “The integration protocol will be unified as soon as possible, and it can work with third-party devices and VMS.” An enabler of smart NVRs is advances in hardware. Now, advanced CPUs and even GPUs have gradually become standard features in NVRs to process video from dozens of megapixel IP cameras. “Yes, more and more interests are based on structure data and object recognition, so powerful GPUs or CPUs with AI computing capability are more and more important,” said Rao. As an example, Pauline Yen, Director of A-MTK, mentioned her company’s NR3368S NVR, which supports 720p to 4K IP camera resolution. “It’s based on ARM Cortex 4-core CPU. ARM-based means lower budget but good performance,” she said. The advances in hardware have in turn enabled more powerful software to be embedded in NVRs, which can detect abnormal objects or other irregularities in the video feed and thus alert the operator, who can then react accordingly. In addition to enabling better situational awareness, these NVRs also include advanced software that helps the operator quickly retrieve relevant video footage for post-event investigation. One example is A-MTK’s NVR which has a sequential search function. “For instance, there’s a bank robbery that happened between 3 and 4 p.m. The A-MTK NVR divides the 60-minute video clip into 36 timeslots, each with 1.6 minutes. Then the NVR divides each timeslot into 36 pieces, each with 2.6 seconds. With this you can clearly see the vivid image of the robber’s face.
Jacky Cheng, CEO, DIGIEVER
Jeff Morton, IP Recorders Product Manager, March Networks
The user only clicks on the ‘sequential search’ button and it’s done. There’s no need to play back the entire one-hour video,” said Yen said. Furthermore, these smart features can help the operator achieve non-security purposes. “Integrated AI functions can quickly get key data from the NVR to make video date become more valuable, such as face detection, people counting analysis, people flow analysis, behavior analysis, big data mining and statistic. Integrated AI functions such as human behavior analysis in the NVR can help us easily see the trend and forecast the future from big video data,” Cheng said. “With smart NVRs, the ability to support motion detection, tampering and other security analytics is really table stakes these days. What we are seeing now is growing demand for integrated business analytics such as people counting, queue length, dwell time, license plate recognition and others, which combine with video and other data to provide true business intelligence,” said Jeff Morton, IP Recorders Product Manager at March Networks. “For example, a retail organization can use dwell time analytics combined with video and point-of-sale data to analyze and compare customer service performance at all of its locations, and identify areas for improvement based on
that information.” Dahua, meanwhile, has unveiled IVSS, its first AI NVR, an intelligent video surveillance server that combines video management functions with traditional video storage operations in one device. Besides the basic functions like video recording, live view and playback, IVSS is integrated with various intelligent features for different business and industrial applications. “These include facial recognition, human body detection, face features such as gender or whether the person is wearing glasses or mask, behavior analysis, vehicle recognition and vehicle features such as color, model and type,” said Rao.
Smart NVRs are also known for their integrative features as they are able to connect with IP cameras and other IoT devices to help users achieve their objectives.
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overnments across the globe are increasingly becoming interested in the concept of smart cities. According to data from MarketsandMarkets, the smart city market will grow to US$1.2 trillion by 2022 from $424.7 billion in 2017 at a CAGR of 23.1 percent as connectivity technologies and telecommunication systems grow rapidly to support hyper-urbanization. Understandably, wireless connectivity is an integral part of smart city development and for best results, it is important that solutions are based on the best available wireless protocols. To this end, wireless solution providers are experimenting with various systems to offer customers the best product. At present, there are several major wireless protocols that are gathering interest and customers are still not sure
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which among them would eventually become a dominant protocol. Perhaps it would be safe to say that we are still in the preliminary stages of smart city development and it would take considerable time before the market is able to point out a single major protocol. However, a closer look may tell you that things are not quite simple as it looks.
The Protocols in the Market
Although there are several promising technologies in the market, some experts have made a list of protocols that could be considered better than the rest. According to a recent research paper published by Gaurav Sarin of the Delhi School of Business, the five key protocols are 6LoWPAN, Zigbee, BLE, CoAP and MQTT. Others add protocols
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like Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, cellular, LoRaWan, SigFox, NB IoT, etc. The major factors that could decide which among them will gain popularity over the years would range from security and power demands, battery life and data requirements. According to Sarin, among the protocols that he pointed out, 6LoWPAN is the most prominent for city-level usage. Being able to support vast numbers of devices across large areas like cities, this protocol is considered ideal for low-power devices that transmit tiny amounts of data. But while such suggestions are valid when it comes to the larger picture, from a systems integrator’s perspective the question would be what unique roles each of these protocols must play in different applications. The fact that many of these protocols are suited for
different applications throws up the question of whether one can actually be more popular than the other.
Would a Single Protocol Dominate?
When looking at the various protocols available in the market, the key is to remember that smart city comprises of several different divisions like transport, resource management, etc. These different sectors would require different technologies and hence the ideal protocols would be different. “‘Smart cities’ encompass many different applications and use cases,” said Julian Watson, Principal Analyst for IoT at IHS Markit. “IHS Markit currently includes mobility and transport, energy and resource efficiency, physical infrastructure, safety and security and healthcare and governance within its scope of smart cities verticals. It’s important to recognize that no single wireless protocol or technology can fit the requirements of all use cases. We, therefore, see many technologies, such as wired technology, standard cellular technologies like LTE and LTE-Advanced, LPWAN technologies such as NB-IoT, LTE-M, and LoRaWAN and short range wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi all playing a role in smart city development.” For instance, Wi-Fi will play an important role in governance, providing useful information to citizens through public Wi-Fi networks to smart city smartphone apps, Watson added. LPWAN technologies such as NB-IoT will likely play a role in energy and resource efficiency (smart meters). Higher-bandwidth LTE is being deployed as part of some smart lighting projects to improve cellular coverage within cities. Bluetooth Smart (or BLE) and LoRaWAN will be used in applications that require low-cost sensors and long battery life, such as smart bins. Pankaj Vyas, R&D MD of Telit, agreed that there are quite a lot of technologies that are vying for market share. But there are also those that aim to work well together as the require-
ments vary between applications. “There are multiple last-mile technologies that are competing against each other and there are technologies that are complementing each other,” Vyas said. “One way to look at it is, would a single technology dominate against another? This will be determined by the applications. If one were to look at an application like surveillance, then the technologies that really provide you high throughput connectivity are the ones required. If you look at something like devices or applications where it’s a typical sensor data like temperature, humidity, or air pollution, etc., then there is a very small data need on the link and it’s a different technology for that.” He added that when it comes to the question of which technology would dominate, it would be a technology that can give the customers conversions on price, a wide spectrum of applications from low throughput to high throughput, and low power consumption. Asked if he would be able to point out one technology that would become more popular than others, Vyas indicated that he would place his bets on Wi-Fi. “I would say so, because Wi-Fi is a technology that can get you a low throughput also, and of course it can go all the way up to hundreds of megabytes per second. There are innovations that enable it to run on low power.” He added that another protocol that also has strong potential is Narrow Band IoT (NB IoT). Cellular technologies, on the other hand, provide internet uplink anywhere without needing existing broadband network which augurs well for applications/ topologies where usage of existing internet connection may not be possible. Especially in sectors like security surveillance Wi-Fi would be of prominence according to Vyas. However, he added that other factors such as artificial intelligence and edge-based technologies would also come into play in surveillance of smart cities as customers move toward higher quality video footage and solutions like face recognition.
Knowing the Advantages and Disadvantages
As we have seen, the different wireless protocols would have distinct functions when it comes to smart city deployment. However, this is not to say that systems integrators (SI) should not be aware of the various strengths and benefits that accompany a protocol. In fact, knowing these could prove to be critical in ensuring that a particular project receives the right technology. “The most important thing is to work out choose the right technology for the right use case,” Watson said. “For instance, Wi-Fi will not be suitable for applications that need wide area connectivity, such as remote patient monitoring. There are some generic advantages and disadvantages of some protocols.” For instance, Watson continued, public Wi-Fi, though not suitable for all applications, has already been extensively deployed in cities and can therefore be leveraged for smart city applications. Cellular technologies based on 3GPP are relatively expensive compared to unlicensed alternatives but have strong security credentials compared to other wireless technologies: security will be extremely important when managing critical smart city infrastructure such as traffic lights. Speaking specifically of Wi-Fi, Vyas said that power consumption would be something that solution providers need to work further on. Apart from that there is also the need to work on the Wi-Fi topology. Wi-Fi can give customers last mile connectivity that goes all the way up to the internet but, for this to function well, the link must be established. “This is where the role of systems integrators come in,” Vyas said, adding that how they design this topology that would have multiple Wi-Fi devices and one uplink would be a crucial factor.
What SIs Should Know
When it comes to selecting a protocol for use, SIs have a number of factors to consider. In Watson’s opinion, this means SIs should be able to grasp the problems that a city faces so that they
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Smart Traffic Indu The traffic management market worldwide is expected to grow at 21-percent CAGR over the next four years. Here is a look at the major trends in this industry and how systems integrators should go about strengthening their presence in it. BY Prasanth Aby Thomas, Freelancer
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ith the number of private vehicles continuing to rise in most cities and governments eager to implement concepts such as smart cities to improve operational efficiency, the idea of smart traffic management is rapidly gaining traction. Authorities in several cities are concerned about traffic congestion and traffic avoidance, among other things. Intelligent traffic management solutions are expected to provide an answer to all that. According to the research firm MarketsandMarkets, the global traffic management market is expected to grow to US$ 59.5 billion by 2022 from $23 billion in 2017 at a CAGR of 21 percent. The factors driving this growth include hyper urbanization, especially in developing economies, and a high demographic growth. Smart city initiatives are also expected to boost the growth of the market.
Current Trends Being Seen
Industry experts are quick to point out that safety is a major concern on the roads, not just due to accidents but also due to violence in the form of attacks against people traveling
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Akif Ekin, President, Ekin
in vehicles. While security is probably the major driving factor in this industry, the potential benefits that go beyond offering protection have been becoming popular as of late. “In alignment with the growing popularity of smart cities and intelligent technology, users are looking to simplify and prioritize traffic management,” said Steve Birkmeier, VP of Sales and Business Development at Arteco. “The primary goal of achieving uniform safety for people and assets still exists, especially as we’re witnessing more violence and attacks by vehicles, but the advancements in analytics and big data have driven users to desire in-depth and detailed data that can be used for more than just security.” Birkmeier added that his company is seeing license plate recognition (LPR) technology become a large component of traffic management, as there are many areas in which it can be applied: access control, crime prevention and control of territory, employee time/attendance monitoring, etc. Stakeholders are seeing a reduction in total cost of ownership and increased return on investment (ROI) by choosing to invest in
solutions. By easily identifying traffic violators, law enforcement can bring them to justice and carry out fines with greater ease, while also creating a greater deterrent to keep individuals from perpetrating a traffic violation in the first place. “Cities often have different needs to fill with their smart traffic management solution and finding a solution that is customizable to a city’s specific needs is necessary to ensure traffic laws are enforced to the fullest,” he said. “For example, we provide customers with customized solutions and then help to install and train employees to ensure they are receiving the maximum benefit from their smart technology. Central management is the rising trend in smart traffic management which will turn out to be a must soon.”
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a solution that enhances intelligence, management and flexibility. Speaking on a similar note, Akif Ekin, President of the safe cities solution provider Ekin, pointed out that the Consumer Technology Association projects global spending on smart cities will reach $34.4 billion by 2020, as more cities seek proactive solutions to longstanding issues, such as traffic. “Traffic management is a central component to smart city development and the technology that supports it will continue to dominate the future of the industry,” Ekin said. “Law enforcement agencies tasked with managing traffic flow and safety are seeking more proactive solutions that prevent traffic issues before they happen.” For example, LPR reduces the time and headache of identifying violators who disrupt the flow of traffic, Ekin added. When this technology is coupled with solutions that offer mobility and citywide connectivity, law enforcement has the ability to not only detect a violation but also can quickly and effectively act upon their findings to
reduce the likelihood of violations.
What’s the Technology Like
According to Birkmeier, a stateof-the-art smart traffic solution often contains a web-based software system, LPR technology and surveillance cameras. LPR technology is becomingly increasingly dominant in the smart traffic field, as its latest developments contribute to a wide range of advantages for the user. “For example, when used in conjunction with a traffic management system, LPR enables users to view real-time statistics about the types of passing vehicles, connect to the records of the authorities to seek and obtain data on vehicles without insurance coverage, or analyze traffic flows,” he said. “With high-quality surveillance cameras, sharp, clear images can be recorded, analyzed and registered if necessary.” Ekin agreed, suggesting LPR and speed detection dominate the field when it comes to smart traffic
With 66 percent of the world’s population projected to live in cities by 2050, the demand for and development of smart traffic management solutions is expected to increase dramatically. According to Ekin, this demand stems from a number of factors including the need for security. “As police resources dwindle as a result of fewer recruits and rising populations, ensuring public safety with new technology is a necessity,” Ekin said. “By integrating information and communication technology and artificial intelligence into traffic management solutions, law enforcement can more efficiently manage this population explosion and ensure the continued safety of its residents. I believe smart traffic solutions will be a must for cities and law enforcement in the near future.” Birkmeier pointed out that smart traffic management solutions are becoming increasingly valuable as users demand critical data about vehicular traffic within a designated area. This data then allows users to manage a variety of traffic situations, such as the flow going in and out of a town, establishing appropriate traffic management policies or obtaining vehicle counts.
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Fleet Management Sys When it comes to choosing a fleet management system, boosting operational efficiency should go without saying. But what else should fleet managers be looking for? In this article, we discuss some of the latest developments in fleet management and how fleet managers are using them to not only increase efficiency, but also improve driver safety and make better data-driven decisions. BY Eifeh Strom, Freelancer
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owered fuel consumption, better compliance management and increased driver safety are just a few of the benefits an effective fleet management system (FMS) can have on a fleet. With a neverending need for better operational efficiency, the global FMS market is witnessing strong growth and expected to reach US$28.7 billion by 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8 percent, according to a recent report by research firm MarketsandMarkets. The declining cost of hardware and connectivity along with a need to comply with government regulations are just a few of the factors driving growth. With the market expected to continue in an upward trend, FMS companies are looking to provide systems that not only meet but exceed the requirements of fleet managers. This means systems that go beyond simply optimizing operations — it means smarter systems with a number of features that maximize return on investment (ROI) and make managing fleets easier.
What Fleet Managers Want
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Optimizing operational efficiency is always the overall goal of an effective FMS; however, fleet managers want and need more out of their system. “Fleet management solutions that go above and beyond basic requirements, help to position fleet managers and their businesses for success when it comes to data-driven decision making,” said Scott Sutarik, Associate VP of Commercial Vehicle Solutions at Geotab. “Outside of the standard FMS features, fleet managers are looking for a solution that will evolve with them as their business and business needs change in the coming years.” Convenience, according to Laura Maxwell, Product Marketing Manager at Fleetio, is the most common theme requested. “Fleet managers are looking for a system that allows them to manage their fleet from anywhere and saves them time by reducing the effort needed to complete common fleet management tasks. Enabling fleet managers, mechanics, foreman and others to access and log data on the go keeps the fleet humming along. The ability to automate data entry and handle specific tasks and business cases automatically helps save a ton of time.” Fleet managers are also looking to address more specific issues, such as reducing idling time, reducing downtime and improving productivity. By reducing unnecessary idling time, fleet managers could reduce fuel costs and emissions. “An effective FMS will provide the ability to visualize total fleet idling and will monitor weekly and monthly idling trends with custom reports,” Sutarik said. Managers are also looking to minimize unnecessary vehicle downtime, which can be done through predictive maintenance and diagnostics. “An FMS may allow fleet managers to identify potential vehicle issues in a timely manner and set up regular maintenance reminders to assist in prioritizing and preparing for repairs,” Sutarik added. Additionally, improved efficiencies and productivity can be achieved by accessing data such as number of customer stops made a day and routing. An FMS that provides such data would allow fleet managers to get the most out of their fleet and gain better insight into the utilization of vehicles within the fleet and routes taken.
Key Considerations to be Made
Just as choosing the right FMS could boost operational efficiency, choosing the wrong system could result in unexpected added costs, or worse unreliable technology. In order to avoid the pitfalls of a “bad” system, several considerations should first be made. Maxwell noted fleet managers should consider what will be required of their fleet
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Optimized Chips Push Machine, Deep Learning to New Heights The tech world’s obsession with artificial intelligence (AI) is driving companies to develop better, more optimized solutions for running machine learning and deep learning algorithms. The latest chips are not only making AI more available to various industries, they are also driving better efficiency and increased accuracy. BY Eifeh Strom, Freelancer
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hen it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), 2018 is looking to be a year of significant growth. This is largely due to big steps being made in machine learning and deep learning. The deep learning market alone is expected to be worth US$1.7 billion by 2022, growing at a
compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 65.3 percent during the forecast period 2016 and 2022, according to a report by market research firm MarketsandMarkets. The report cites the major factors driving growth as the robust R&D for the development of better processing hardware and increasing adoption of cloudbased technology for deep learning. When it comes to the hardware market for deep learning, MarketsandMarkets predicts a high growth rate due to the growing need for hardware platforms with a high computing power to run deep learning algorithms. This has also resulted in increased competition among established as well as startup players, leading to new product developments in both hardware and software platforms to run deep learning algorithms and programs, the report stated.
Evolving Chip Options
There are many chip options when it comes to machine learning and deep learning applications. These include, but are not limited to, GPUs, CPUs, VPUs, FPGAs (fieldprogrammable gate array) and ASICs (applicationspecific integrated circuit), all of which have machinelearning-optimized versions
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developed by the who’s who of technology giants. For example, in 2016 Google announced they had developed a proprietary TPU (tensor processing unit) specifically for neural network machine learning. The TPU is an AI accelerator ASIC, specifically designed for Google’s open-source TensorFlow framework. In the second half of 2017, Huawei launched its Kirin 970 processor for mobile use, which has a dedicated NPU (neural processing unit). It seems as though every major tech company has developed its own processing unit,
swapping out the the first letter for new one. In a report titled Technology, Media and Telecommunications Predictions 2018, Deloitte expects GPUs and CPUs to still be the largest part of the machine learning chip market in 2018. However, Deloitte Global predicts that by the end of 2018, over 25 percent of all chips used to accelerate machine learning in the data center will be FPGAs and ASICs. “These new kinds of chips should increase dramatically the use of machine learning, enabling applica-
tions to consume less power and at the same time become more responsive, flexible and capable, which is likely to expand the addressable market,” said the report. As a result, Deloitte predicts chip sales for machine learning tasks to at least quadruple in only two years. Still, though, GPUs are expected to make up the largest portion of chips used in the filed. Deloitte anticipates the market for GPUs will surpass half a million chips sold in 2018, over double that of 2016 which was estimated at 100,000 to 200,000.
Getting Beyond the Obstacles
Finding the right software and hardware components to properly run such data-heavy loads has long been an obstacle of AI. Now, leading companies such as NVIDIA, Arm and Intel are putting considerable resources into deep learning R&D to address these issues. We talked to some of the leading companies about the latest developments in deep learning hardware and how they are overcoming old challenges and breaking new boundaries.
NVIDIA Introduces Comprehensive Deep Learning Platform As a leading developer of GPUs, NVIDIA has taken on the role of producing some of the most advance processors for deep learning and AI applications currently available on the market.
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VIDIA has long been a pioneer of GPUs, challenges in computing today. Additionally, NVIDIA investing billions of dollars in R&D for each builds an end-to-end solution for deep learning, new processor generation. As a result, the which includes training and inferencing, that make it company has enabled the industry to push the easy to develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions.” envelope of what’s possible with deep learning The company introduced NVIDIA Metropolis, a and other parallel computing applications. Today, comprehensive platform that includes hardware NVIDIA’s GPUs have become a de-facto standard and software for the training and deployment of AI for modern AI and deep learning, currently used by capabilities for smart and safe city applications. all the major cloud service providers and system “NVIDIA Metropolis is an end-to-end platform for builders. intelligent video analytics that includes hardware Deepu Talla, VP and GM of Autonomous Machines and software for the training and deployment of Deepu Talla, VP and GM, Autonomous Machines, NVIDIA at NVIDIA explained that there are two key characdeep neural networks. From NVIDIA GPU Cloud teristics of the NVIDIA architecture that are critical and DIGITS software running on an NVIDIA DGX for deep learning. “First, it must be high performing. supercomputer, to TensorRT and DeepStream The algorithms that do training and inference with neural networks running on NVIDIA Tesla and NVIDIA Jetson, NVIDIA Metropolis are parallel in nature and they require a parallel architecture to deliver supports all of the latest frameworks and includes partner solutions for high performance efficiently. Second, it must be general-purpose intelligent video analytics applications,” Talla said. programmable. Deep learning research continues to move forward, To address video surveillance needs, Talla offered NVIDIA Jetson, and any architecture that’s not generally programmable will not be the company’s solution for AI at the edge. “It’s a credit-card sized able to adapt to the latest innovations,” he said. computing module that operates under 10W, making it suitable for In terms of the challenges faced when running deep-learning-based integration inside an NVR or near a camera,” he explained. “Jetson solutions, Talla pointed to workflow difficulties. “Deep learning is a shares the same GPU architecture as the rest of NVIDIA’s products, new model for computing, in that the computer effectively writes its and it’s part of the Metropolis platform. NVIDIA also provides NVDLA, own software through the process of training a neural network, and if a deep learning accelerator for interference that is free for all chip you don’t use the right tools you get suboptimal results,” he explained. companies to integrate deep learning into their IoT and camera chips. “NVIDIA’s GPUs are designed specifically to solve parallel computing It’s never been easier to develop and deploy solutions for smart and problems, like deep learning, which represent some of the toughest safe cities all the way to the camera.”
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What Lies Ahead in APAC’s Video Technology Industry? Ongoing trends, such as deep learning and the Internet of Things (IoT), will push video solutions that much further and expand its potential applications. BY Benjamin Low, VP, APAC, Milestone Systems
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technology for its operations. What lies ahead and how can security companies use video solutions to navigate opportunities in the Year of the Dog?
Trend 1: Deep Learning —Levelling Up Artificial Intelligence and the Human Intellect In the past, limitations on
processing capability have limited what we can achieve with regards to artificial intelligence and deep learning. For many years, central processing units (CPUs) have been the brains of servers and computers, but the explosion of power in graphical processing units (GPUs), spurred on by the gaming industry, mean that these units are now used for more than just image rendering — for instance image analysis and recognition. With this new ability, we can expect video analytics to apply logic and meaning based on the information gathered from video cameras. We are now at a point where
video analytics can deliver startling accuracy, with some deep learning algorithms having demonstrated 99.9 percent facial recognition accuracy as compared to conventional systems, which have a rate of 95 percent. Such percentage points make a whole lot of difference when it comes to minimizing security breaches.
Trend 2: IoT — When All Things Become Connected
According to IDC, Asia Pacific will be the geographic region with the highest IoT spending in 2018 – at $312 billion. Moving forward, IoT will break down the silos between technologies, and help to identify relationships between events. With the introduction of IoT devices, where the internet is used to collect sensor information from any type of smart device, we will be able to use all that data to augment the video. These applications are already taking shape in the real world. For example, in the U.S., Paramount Pictures and Lamar Billboards recently placed an innovative digital billboard advertising for the latest Transformers movie. With cameras fed into Milestone XProtect Corporate video management software (VMS), the billboard identified specific cars to deliver custom advertisements accordingly, incorporating the car make and model within the message,
“Attention Your Honda Civic is an Autobot!”. This is just one of many ways that video technology can enable IoT, and no doubt we are talking about a disruption of the industry and a myriad of exciting opportunities.
Trend 3: Cyber Crime Becomes Real Crime
The blurring of lines between crime in the physical and cyber sphere shows no signs of abating. From London to the Philippines, security breaches have continued to threaten public safety. Last May’s WannaCry ransomware attacks crippled banks, hospitals and businesses. Worldwide, the impact of the breached protocol was expected to reach a total of $4 billion. As cyber threats become a daily conversation, it is even more essential to mitigate the risks associated with video technology being networked. To do this, it is important to acquire the necessary instructions from the hardware providers and the installers on how to keep a video network safe from attack, and also to ensure software and device firmware is kept up to date.
Trend 4: Use of Video Solutions Across Verticals to Tackle Real World Problems
With the expansion of digital lifestyles, devices across private and public domains reside in the IoT, a
bright spark of opportunity for the VMS industry. The retail sector, for instance, uses video’s capabilities beyond security functions to raise productivity. Betabrand, a clothing retailer based in San Francisco has adopted video technology with real-time video footage to plan their store layout and strategize its best-selling items, enhancing store performance and sales. Interest from retailers in Singapore will increase as they search for solutions to tackle the retail crunch. However, a study commissioned by Milestone has found that knowledge about video management software among business owners in Singapore is still basic, with many merely using their cameras to record movement — with no added functionality, be it in terms of security or customer/employee management. Governments are also part of this trend. One prime example is the adoption of facial recognition technology at Singapore’s Changi Airport Terminal Four. Facial recognition systems provide endless possibilities for authorities to analyze specific features that are common to people’s faces. Such uptake of VMS and advanced technology like facial recognition can be expected to be greatly adopted in APAC as more nations start looking at smart video solutions in their developments.
Trend 5: Increasingly Sophisticated Video Management Technology Informed by Education
Education and improving awareness is key to this market opportunity. Built on an open platform capability, endless video integration is made possible with numerous partners. The discussion has moved beyond that of analog to IP cameras, but additional functionality through education. Security challenges have evolved rapidly over the years, and demand for security services have increased rapidly. Yet the shortage of security manpower has not been solved. As the government devote more resources to encourage security companies to digitalize, and initiatives such as the Tech Skills Accelerator (TeSA) helps to upskill our security workforce, we can expect a new generation of security officers that are well-equipped with the knowledge to navigate the landscape. With the myriad untapped opportunities that VMS brings to businesses and governments, the opportunity is there for the taking. Video technology not only brings public safety, but when layered with business analytics, can be used for future growth.
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CES 2018 WRAP UP:
Tech Trends and the Next of Smart Home Industry
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ES 2018 (Consumer Electronics Show) showcased the industry’s focus on voice control, artificial intelligence and ecosystems for the new year. Unlike the past two years, Google Assistant outshone Amazon Alexa, which has been in the spotlight for the past two years. Companies such as Vivint Smart Home, LG, iHome and One Link from First Alert showcased their technologies that can be controlled via the Google voice assistant. Most of the smart home companies at the show showcased the capability of their applications to work with voice assistants this year — the majority can work with Amazon Alexa and many of them announced upcoming Google support this year. This natural way to control home appliances via speakers have seemed to change the smart home scene, which in the past have required users to control devices via various mobile apps. And, just like how Alexa and Google Assistant connect smart home devices across manufacturers, forming an ecosystem has become many companies’ focus. Samsung, for instance, said that it will launch a new “SmartThings app” in Spring 2018. The new app will enable users to control every SmartThings-support gadget via one single portal and combine the current Samsung Connect, Smart Home and Smart View apps
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together. Samsung’s voice assistant, Bixby, will start to support its smart TVs and smart refrigerator Family Hub this year. The assistant might be integrated into the SmartThings app to create an ecosystem similar to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Home-gadget ecosystem across Brand In addition to ecosystems encompassing multiple manufacturers, companies are also starting to create home-gadget ecosystems across its brand. Nest went from thermostats to home security system and smart doorbells; and Ring began with smart doorbells and entered the security camera realm. Home companies are strengthening their brands by not making just one single device, but creating a home appliance ecosystem for customers. Kohler, the American kitchen and bath appliances maker, attended CES for the first time and showcased a series of connected products on the platform called Kohler Konnect. The company presented a smart mirror, smart touchless faucet, smart shower system and smart toilet. All the devices above can be controlled by a mobile app or via major voice assistants. Users can, for instance, ask assistants to adjust the temperature of the toilet seat, turn on the faucet and pour six cups of water, dim the light around the mirror and set up a preferred shower scene.
Looking into cHips For chip makers who support all smart technologies to happen, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) will be the next highlight. Ambarella’s imaging processor integrating AI capability can recognize objects locally; and NXP aims to focus on AI to empower behavior prediction in the
connected home. Multiprotocol will also become an important industry goal to support devices across various communication standards. Silicon Labs, one of the chip makers that dig into multiprotocol, expects to see devices supporting Bluetooth mesh networking to grow. “We are seeing manufacturers ask for Zigbee 3.0, proprietary products, and we expect the growth of Bluetooth mesh networking within a few years,” said Tom Pannell, the Director of IoT Marketing at Silicon Labs.
"cooL-to-Have" to "must-Have" Walking around the smart home exhibition area at CES 2018, most companies presented similar product categories, and the differentiation between them wasn’t big. the smart home companies are Avi Barel, Business fiercely competing in a Development Director, few product categories, ULE Alliance so what’s next then? “The ‘must-have’ feature in the smart home market hasn’t yet been found,” said Avi Barel, Business Development Director of the ULE Alliance. Most smart home features and product value are “cool-to-have” but not “must-have.” Therefore, it will still take a few more years for smart home products to enter the mass market. Creating a “must-have” value may take time; however, some companies are already trying out new services in order to add value to their smart home devices. Vivint Smart Home, one of the biggest smart home service provider in the U.S., announced a new service called Streety, aiming to utilize smart home devices to protect the whole neighborhood. Even though some homeowners may have installed a security camera at their front door, this may not be enough to capture events ■ Source: 123rf
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ASSA ABLOY Hospitality/Sweden Key Features • Supports narrow style doors (down to 40 mm backset) • Rugged stainless steel finish • Suitable for mixed VingCard installation • Cylinder cut-outs for DIN • Quick and easy installation • Fully compatible with Visionline and Lock Service Email: hospitality@assaabloy.com
AXIS P1280-E Thermal Network Camera Axis Communications/Sweden Key Features • 208 x 156 resolution • Field of view of 35 degrees • Thermal technology for low rate of false alarm • Functional and highly discreet design • For indoors and outdoors Email: axis-sap@axis.com
Johnson Controls/U.S. Key Features • Maximize SmartStreaming resources by accepting triple video streams from the camera to the NVR • Save investigation time by accessing alarm-related video and tools in pre-defined layouts with event assess • End-to-end multicast adds the ability to view cameras directly from a victor client when an NVR is undergoing system updates • H.264+ support manages higher resolutions while reducing necessary storage space • VideoEdge TrickleStor provides cost-effective redundancy by storing video on select Illustra cameras when network connection is lost Email: Ryan.P.Nolan@jci.com
iAuthenticate 2.0 OtterBox iOS VideoXpert Enterprise Video Smart Card Reader Identiv/U.S. Management System
COSEC VEGA FAX Biometric Employee Time Tracking System
Matrix Comsec/India Key Features • Multiple connectivity options for communicating with the server: Ethernet/Power over Ethernet (PoE)/built-in Wi-Fi • Multiple interfaces for different applications: door relay and door sense/auxiliary input and output port • Higher capacity for managing up to 50,000 users • Perform applications using device APIs • Proximity and smart card Email: More@MatrixComSec.com
Mobile Network Video Recorder G-Scope 500+
Geutebrück/Germany Key Features • Officially certified for mobile use in and on vehicles (EN50155 and EN50121-3-2) • 3.3 kg and with slim dimensions of 240 x 225 x 79 mm • Reliable at temperatures between -25°C and +70°C and air humidity of 10 to 90 percent • Up to 4 cameras with M12 x-coded connectors or up to 8 cameras with RJ45 connectors can be connected to PoE ports • Has an enormous memory of up to 4 TB Email: info@geutebrueck.com
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Honeywell/U.S. Key Features • Upload/download panel programming database and flash firmware with USB thumb drive • Built-in Class-A capability for all 4 NACs; no optional card required • Pre-installed IPOTS-COM Ethernet IP and POTS (plain old telephone service) central station communicator • Integrated SWIFT display driver and annunciator built-in to panel • Addressable multi-criteria detector (smoke, heat, CO) with programmable response Email: comments.security@honeywell.com
VideoEdge IP Network Video Recorders
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Key Features • Ruggedized, physical protection for devices meets strong two-factor authentication and security for data • Enables the use of smart cards to eliminate complex passwords and password management • Doubles up as a desktop CCID smart card reader and can be used with Windows, MacOS and Linux machines via the microUSB port (cable not included) • Reader and card sit behind the iPhone, offering maximum operational convenience for the user • Securely access corporate resources, including email, files and data Email: sales@identiv.com
UHD Intelligent 4K Bullet IP Camera
WAMA/Hong Kong Key Features • Sony 1/2.5" 8 MP CMOS sensor • Triple streams (H.265/H.264/ M-JPEG) • Built-in video analytic functions • Automatic network replenishment (ANR) • Day/night (ICR), T-WDR (120 dB), 3DNR, AGC, defogging Email: info@wamatech.co
IXM TITAN FV Series
Invixium /Canada Key Features • Finger vein patented technology from Hitachi • 1 million templates (500,000 users) – 1:1 • 2000 templates (1,000 users) – 1:N • Temperature: -25ºC to +75ºC • IP67 and IK10 Email: experience@invixium.com
Pelco by Schneider Electric/U.S. Key Features • Eliminate single points of failure and ensure reliability though faulttolerant software, distributed architecture, and multiple levels of redundancy • Flexible scale with reliable modular architecture • Migration paths for Endura and Digital Sentry systems • ONVIF Profile S compliant • Aggregate VMS networks and manage all video through a single system Email: sales@pelco.com
Cruiser SN673V-C Outdoor PTZ Dome Camera Vicon Industries/U.S. Key Features • High-resolution day/night camera optics • H.264-M-JPEG or MPEG-4 compression • 20X optical zoom; 16X digital zoom • True wide dynamic range (WDR) – 120 db • Triple streaming • ONVIF compliant Email: sales@vicon-security.com
Annuncicom 200
Barix AG/Switzerland Key Features • Shoutcast/Icecast source capability • Audio level supervision with SNMP trap generation • IP streaming via TCP, UDP, RTP, multicast • Isolated power supply input (PoE or ext) • Microphone input • Amplified output 8W (8 Ohm) Email: sales@barix.com
Show Calendar Appearance Search Technology
WORLD SECURITY EXHIBITION DIRECTORY
Avigilon/Canada Key Features • A sophisticated deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) search engine for video • Quickly search for a person or vehicle of interest • Search capabilities includes face signatures • Refine searches based on time and camera location • Playback, bookmark and export tools Email: support@avigilon.com
Exhibitions marked with ★ indicate a&s portfolio's scheduled participation. See a&s personally at these shows. Please refer to the "Yearly Show Calendar" at www.asmag.com/main/global_ events.aspx.
HE-1101 HDMI/VGA Video Encoder
• Date: 2018/05/14—05/17 • Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA, U.S. • Tel: +1-646-616-7610 • Email: desiree.mitcham@knect365.com • URL: tmt.knect365.com/iot-world
IDIS/Korea Key Features • Ease integration with third-party system • Supports HDMI and VGA input ports • Supports mouse and keyboard control from remote site • Quadruple streaming • Specialized in DirectIP NVR Email: sales_americas@idisglobal.com
Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Beam Sensor IR-1000ExL-BV-UL
Yu-Heng Electric/Taiwan Key Features • UL325-2016 monitored • Supply Volt.: 12-30VDC/AC 60Hz • Sensing range: 0.2m~10m (adjustable) • Emitting element: IR LED • Current consumption: 100mA • Waterproof: IP-55 Email: roman@e-scs.com.tw
Apacer In-Vehicle Mini-PICe CANBus Module Option GNSS GPS function
Apacer Technology/Taiwan Key Features • Support 2-channel individual protocols from RAW CAN 2.0 a/ b, OBDII, J1939, FMS interfaces, 1-channel J1708 interface. • CAN OPEN CIA 301/302/401/402 with full isolation for industrial automation, medical equipment applications • Integrated: gyroscope, 3D accelerometer, 3D magnetometer • Option GNSS GPS board dead reckoning, can continuously navigate during signal interruptions • Operation temperatures: -40 °C to +85 °C Email: Austin_kuo@apacer.com
Smart Door Lock
United Integrated Service/Taiwan Key Features • H.264 video • Two-way voice • E paper display status • Day/ night version • Connect to gateway (Wi-Fi) • RFID • Battery life: one year Email: sales@wss.uisco.com.tw
Bintronic Smart Blind
Bintronic Enterprise/Taiwan Key Features • Individual ID address for simple access control of each smart blind • Preprogrammed Multiple Positions • Group Control function and stops always on the same line • Bidirectional Communication allows monitoring status of each smart blind Email: sales@bintronic.com
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INTERNET OF THINGS WORLD
IFSEC PHILIPPINES • Date: 2018/05/30—06/01 • Venue: SMX Convention Centre, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines • Tel: +44-03-2176-8788 • Email: Syamsul.Razak@ubm.com • URL: www.ifsec.events/philippines
ADRIA SECURITY SUMMIT • Date: 2018/09/12—09/14 • Venue: Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia • Tel: +387-33-788-985 • Email: summit@asadria.com • URL: www.adriasecuritysummit. com/index.php/en
SECURITY ESSEN • Date: 2018/09/25—09/28 • Venue: Messe Essen, Essen, Germany • Tel: +49 (0) 201-3101-444 • Email: info@messe-essen.de • URL: www.security-essen.de
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IFSEC INTERNATIONAL
• Date: 2018/06/19—06/21 • Venue: Excel, London, U.K. • Tel: +44 (0) 20-7921-5000 • Email: ifseccustomerservice@ubm.com • URL: www.ifsec.events/international
COMMUNICASIA
• Date: 2018/06/26—06/28 • Venue: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore • Tel: +65-6233-6688 • Email: enquiry@communicasia.com • URL: www.communicasia.com
IFSEC Southeast Asia • Date: 2018/10/25—10/27 • Venue: IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand • Tel: +6-03-2176 8788 • Email: tj.tan@ubm.com • URL: www.ifsec.events/sea
VISION
SECUTECH VIETNAM
• Date: 2018/08/16—08/18 • Venue: Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam • Tel: +886-2-8729-1099 ext. 768 • Email: stvn@newera. messefrankfurt.com • URL: www.secutechvietnam.com
IFA
• Date: 2018/08/31—09/05 • Venue: Berlin ExpoCenter City, Berlin, Germany • Tel: +49-30-3069-6924 • Email: ifa@messe-berlin.de • URL: b2b.ifa-berlin.com
• Date: 2018/11/06—11/08 • Venue: Stuttgart Trade Fair Center, Stuttgart, Germany • Tel: +49-711-18560-0 • Email: info@messe-stuttgart.de • URL: www.messe-stuttgart.de/ vision/en
SECUTECH THAILAND
• Date: 2018/11/08—11/10 • Venue: Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand • Tel: +886-2-8729-1099 ext 215 • Email: stth@newera.messefrankfurt. com • URL: www.secutechthailand.com
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16 – 18 August 2018 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam www.secutechvietnam.com
Fast growing economy enhances the Vietnam security industry 300+ Exhibitors l 13,000+ Visitors l 10,000 sqm floor space • Growing sectors, including building, infrastructure, manufacturing and hospitality, make Vietnam the leading country in the security market in Southeast Asia. • Continuing support from Vietnamese Government on city development feeds the increasing demand on security, smart home and fire safety systems.
Global contact l Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. Michelle Chu l +886 2 8729 1099 ext. 768 l michelle.chu@newera.messefrankfurt.com
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