A&S #A156 MAY/JUN.2019

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May/Jun | a&s ASIA 156

Country Report

Some projects may be delayed, but in the security industry there,s always a demand. Security is a must, not an option.

The market is always there.�

Shaji N.M., Group Chairman, Prisma Bytes.

Malaysia Security Sees Light at the End of the Tunnel, p.28

Malaysia Security Sees Light at the End of the Tunnel

12 Products of the Month

Cloud Video Surveillance is on the Rise

Cloud video surveillance is no longer just a buzzword, with related solutions growing more popular — especially in the commercial space.

Aims to Untangle the Industry and Boost APAC Business

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Overall, the security industry in Malaysia had a less than satisfactory year in 2018.

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Why AI Could be a Challenge to Systems Integrators According to a report from Research and Markets, AI will be a key driver of growth in the global physical security market, with the firm projecting a CAGR of 7.3 percent from 2018 to 2023.

Should You Choose 0n-Premises or Cloud-Based Access Control?

For the longest time, users of access control have chosen the on-premises model, which provides a license that allows the user to run the software on their own computer.

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Benjamin Low, Regional VP, APAC, Milestone Systems

"We aim to reduce friction in the industry and ease the process of doing business by breaking boundaries and bringing people together."

EDITOR’S NOTE

How Could Myanmar Benefit From the US-China Trade War? When it comes to doing business in Southeast Asia, Myanmar might not always be the first choice for many companies. However, with the trade war between the U.S. and China set to escalate, Myanmar stands to benefit. Cheap labor costs may prove a major draw in convincing companies that export goods to the U.S. to move their production base to Myanmar. The number of plants manufacturing textiles, tires and bicycles for global companies has grown significantly in the country.

How might Myanmar benefit from future developments in the U.S.-China trade war? According to analysis from the quality control service provider Tetra Inspection, so long as China continues to actively expand its interests in Southeast Asia, Myanmar could benefit from technology transfers due to its strategic location in the region. Major global brands may also consider moving some of their supply chain to Myanmar when relocating their production bases from China to Southeast Asia. The transfer of these Chinese factories to Myanmar could quickly increase the country’s trade surplus.

However, the lack of robust basic infrastructure, as well as ethnic conflicts still remain a major issue, which stops medium-to-small-sized enterprises from investing. Companies should always carefully evaluate the risks before investing in Myanmar.

For more stories about the security market in Myanmar, be sure to read this issue’s Special Feature, “Myanmar’s Security Market looks to Rise Above Challenges.”

EDITORIAL TEAM SENIOR REPORTER WILLIAM PAO Due to political and economic uncertainties, the security market in Malaysia experienced a lull last year.

Yet with the passing of time and the government expected to announce new projects this year, the sense of uncertainty has slowly yet steadily dissipated.

REPORTER JOHN LIU Casinos are a booming business in Asia, with governments in the region backing casino projects due to their anticipated economic value. Casinos are also a place where emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and video analytics are increasingly being adopted to enhance security, customer service, human resource management, among others.

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STATS & FIGURES

a&s shares the latest industry research figures and analysis for industry players to gain a holistic view of the market.

Smart City Spending in APAC to Reach US$35.4 Billion by 2022

Spending on smart city projects in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan) is projected to reach US$35.4 billion in 2019, a 16.8 percent increase over 2018, according to the IDC Worldwide Semiannual Smart Cities Spending Guide.

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he top five use cases among the leading strategic priorities driving smart city investments are fixed visual surveillance, advanced public transit, intelligent traffic management, nonrevenue water (NRW) management and smart outdoor lighting. Combined spending on these use cases is expected to account for 40.7 percent of overall investment in 2019. China will account for V2X the majority of smart city-related technological investment in the Asia Pacific region. Spending will largely come from fixed visual surveillance in 2019, amid increasing demand for video information sources to track down and monitor citizen activity.

Singapore has created “Virtual Singapore” a 3D digital twin of 45% the entire city, while South Korea has become one of the most internet of things (IoT)-connected countries in the world.

Chinese, Indian, Australian and Indonesian governments are also taking steps to increase the adoption of IoT devices. In addition, demand for technological investment is increasing in India owing to urbanization.

Demand for Smart Speakers Set to Surge in East Asia

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he East Asian smart speaker market is set to experience significant growth, particularly in China due to the demand from the country’s expanding middle-class, according to a report from Canalys.

In terms of installed base forecast in 2019 over 2018, China has seen the highest growth at 166 percent, followed by Korea and Japan at 132 percent and 131 percent, respectively. China’s smart speaker installed base is expected to reach 59.9 million by the end of 2019. Hardware differentiation is becoming increasingly difficult, and

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consumers have higher expectations of smart speakers and smart assistants, the report said. It added vendors would need to focus on marketing the next-generation “wow factor” for their respective smart assistants and voice services to change consumers’ perception and driver greater adoption.

The growing installed base of smart speakers is an opportunity to create new business models and to drive profit beyond music and audio content streaming services, according to Canalys Senior Analyst Jason Low.

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rtificial intelligence (AI) is gaining traction in the manufacturing sector, especially in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

Tractica predicts that by 2025 revenues in APAC will reach US$4.9 billion, followed by North America at $3.9 billion and Europe at $3.0 billion.

Main drivers of increased adoption of AI for manufacturing are the need for quality monitoring, yield improvement, predictive maintenance, and energy management, among others. Tractica said that the top use cases will be those that increase operational efficiencies and cost reductions for production processes. The primary driver of AI adoption is the ability to find insights in large data sources that are hard for humans to analyze quickly. Many AI systems draw from other technologies like computer and machine vision, natural language processing and various information classification techniques. Tractica predicts that AI, which includes machine learning and deep learning technology, will be incorporated within manufacturing environments at a modest, yet steady pace.

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APAC to be the Fastest Growing Smart Building Market Between 2018–2023

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he Asia Pacific (APAC) region is projected to be the fastest growing market for smart building products, with a CAGR of 33 percent during the forecast period 2018–2023, according to a report from Research and Markets.

The region accounted for 22 percent of the total market in 2017.

The presence of developed and developing countries in the APAC region is set to drive the growth of the smart building market.

Moreover, various initiatives taken Smart Building Market Source: Research and Markets 35% 33.03% by governments 29.96% 30% 27.17% for make buildings 25% 20% m o r e e nv i r o n 15% mentally friendly 10% are also slated 5% 0% to contribute to APAC North America Global Average market growth.

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APAC Manufacturing AI Revenues to Reach US$4.9 Billion by 2025

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he internet of things (IoT) market in India is expected to grow significantly, with the number of connected devices expected to grow over 30 times from 60 billion units in 2016 to 1.9 billion by 2020, according to a joint report from The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI ) and Deloitte.

Revenue is expected to grow sevenfold from US$1.3 billion to $9 billion. IoT solution deployment for digital utilities and smart cities in the manufacturing, transport and logistics, and automotive industries is projected to drive the demand for Industrial IoT (IIoT) applications going forward.

The India IoT value chain comprises hardware vendors, system integrators, network operators and applications vendors.

Applications vendors are expected to lead the India IoT market with a 50 percent share.

security systems market to see CAGR of 13.4 percent between 2018 and 2025.

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IDIS Signs Branded Product Supply Agreement With JVC

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DIS, the global video surveillance player based in South Korea, has inked a deal with The Japan Victor Company (JVC) to sell its products through JVC in Japan. IDIS’s distributor in Japan, SECURE, signed a contract with JVC in March 2019. Through this agreement, JVC will sell IDIS-branded video surveillance products in its distribution network throughout Japan.

JVC has previously exclusively sold its own products in its distribution network since it has a strict principle of pursuing product quality. This is the first time for it to carry a partner company’s branded products. The company has been evaluating the video surveillance products of many different companies and eventually

Smart City

Thailand Announces Ambition to Expand Smart Cities Nationwide

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zones in seven provinces began their smart city transformation, which may involve any or all of seven government-prescribed dimensions: smart economy, smart mobility, smart energy, smart governance, smart environment, smart people and smart living.

The Smart City Committee aims to expand the number of smart transformations to 30 zones in 24 provinces in

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chose IDIS to form this agreement with. JVC chose IDIS mainly for its extensive high-performance and technologically advanced integrated product lineups, including both IP- and analog-based video surveillance solutions.

Through this agreement, IDIS will supply its branded DirectIP and DirectCX product series. IDIS’s DirectIP is based on internet-type connections between cameras, video recorders, and other network components to transmit high-definition video. DirectCX is based on more traditional analog coaxial cables and is the industry’s most advanced, high-definition solution using that technology.

“This partnership with JVC has significant meaning for IDIS since it is a crowning achievement and a recognition of the last 15 years of our solid ODM presence in the Japanese market. We believe it is a proof that IDIS has been recognized in the market for our high quality and performance,” said Joon Jun, President of the Global Business Unit at IDIS. He added: “We are committed to getting more solid recognition in the market as a highly specialized brand for Japan by providing high-quality video, data security and system stability in a total package.”

2019, and 100 zones in 76 provinces by 2022.

“Most of ASEAN’s growth has been, and will continue to be, driven by urban centers, with 90 million more people expected to urbanize by 2030 and ‘middleweight’ cities of between 200,000 and 2 million residents forecast to drive 40 percent of the region’s growth,” said an internal ASEAN document.

The smart city evaluation criteria was also announced. The approved cities will be permitted to use the Smart City Thailand logo and be eligible to apply for investment privileges from the Board of Investment of Thailand.

Smart Home

India smart home household penetration, currently at 1.5 percent, is expected to hit 9.5 percent by 2023.

Source: Statista

News Feature

a&s explores topics that are generating interest in the security industry, offering readers important facts and information relevant to their profession.

Retail

JD.com Makes Big Strides in Retail AI

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hina’s e-commerce giant JD.com is applying artificial intelligence (AI) in unstaffed stores, in customer preference analysis and in merchandise identification.

In partnership with Fung Retailing Group, JD.com unveiled an AI-powered checkout solution for convenience store chain Circle K. With image recognition technology, the solution can identify products without using barcode or RFID. This technology is currently installed in the A.I. Retailing Zone in two Circle K stores in

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Korea Airports Deploy Fujitsu’s Palm Vein Authentication System

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he Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) has deployed Fujitsu’s palm vein authentication system at all 14 domestic airports under its jurisdiction, identifying boarding passengers with biometric authentication. After checking in, users who have registered their palm vein patterns in advance can confirm their identity instantly by just holding out a hand and ticket over the gate without showing their citizen ID cards. The domestic airports under KAC’s jurisdiction are currently used by about 32 million people per year.

The system is expected to slash waiting times and enable smoother processing at airports, helping to ease congestion in the airports. This system began operation on Dec. 28, 2018, and has been used over 1 million times by 160,000 individuals who have already registered their palm vein patterns.

The Fujitsu Group is in discussions with KAC regarding self-service check-in systems and self-boarding gates using palm vein authentication.

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The checkout counter can recognize up to five products in one second, including drinks, tissue, snacks and even fresh bread with an accuracy rate of over 97 percent, and reducing the overall checkout time by 30 percent, according to Fung Retailing Group. Consumers complete the checkout process in only three steps. The store staff can restock using the same checkout solution by scanning the merchandise, and the product database will be updated within a day.

The facial recognitionenabled smart displays are currently in trial in two fashion retail stores owed by Fung Retailing Group in Shanghai, China. The project will provide the retailer with better insights on guest preferences in order to offer more personalized product recommendations.

JD.com also works with big consumer brands in China, providing data-driven insights on how best to cater to local consumers.

Smart Building

SCADAfence Chosen by Mitsui Fudosan to Secure Building Management Systems

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he OT security platform provider SCADAfence was selected by Mitsui Fudosan to secure its critical facilities and building management systems (BMS).

The SCADAfence platform provides BMS administrators with OT network monitoring for increased visibility, risk management and threat protection.

Its selection by Mitsui Fudosan is in line with the Japanese government’s efforts to ensure that hackers don’t use internet of things (IoT) devices to launch attacks against Japanese infrastructure during the Olympic games.

In 2018, the Olympic Destroyer malware took down critical systems, sabotaging the preparation for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Korea. To avoid similar incidents and ensure a smoothly operating Tokyo 2020, SCADAfence will protect the BMS infrastructure from malicious attacks. Such attack scenarios can range from turning off the HVAC systems during Tokyo’s hot summer to setting off fire alarms in the early morning, putting affected athletes at a disadvantage when it comes time to compete.

PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH

Cloud Video Surveillance is on the Rise

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Cloud video surveillance is no longer just a buzzword, with related solutions growing more popular — especially in the commercial space. Cloud surveillance eliminates the headaches of traditional systems as there is no software to buy and install, no need to acquire license keys and no need to maintain operating systems.

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(1) 3dEYE Cloud Video Surveillance 3dEYE 3dEYE is easy to setup and works with all types of cameras and hardware. It can be integrated into existing security systems or can be set up from scratch to make a new security solution. Users can export clips on demand when viewing live or archived video for future access. These clips are saved in the cloud and the video footage can be exported to a computer or laptop for sharing.

Users can also create customized camera layouts and zoom in on points of interest.

URL: www.3deye.me

(2) Arcules Cloud Video Surveillance as a Service Arcules Arcules Integrated Video Surveillance delivers centralized security for loss prevention. It also includes a predictive analytics engine that can help retail managers improve merchandising, optimize staffing and roll out promotions to increase sales. As a unified, integrated cloud solution, the Arcules Platform works with a myriad of camera brands and does not require costly servers.

Video data is stored locally and in the cloud for both easy access and an extra layer of security and data protection. Owners and managers can view multiple departments and geographic store locations on any web or mobile device.

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(3) Camcloud Cloud Video Surveillance Camcloud This cloud video surveillance solution for businesses is designed for clients who don’t want the hassle of complicated and expensive systems. With no need for hardware or advanced security knowledge, clients can get started quickly. Whether it is for one or many locations, Camcloud lets clients connect all the cameras to its cloud-based solution, delivering 24/7 on-demand surveillance. With Camcloud’s cloud video surveillance solution, everything can be managed remotely. Also, Camcloud does not depend on any local hardware “boxes” to connect cameras to the cloud. In fact, Camcloud’s hardware-free approach delivers low total cost of ownership.

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(4) Eagle Eye Cloud Video Surveillance Eagle Eye Networks

The Eagle Eye Cloud VMS is a cloud security camera system which provides complete cloud management, mobile and web browser viewing as well as cloud recording per client request.

This cloud video system has been designed from the ground up to be all cloud all the time. Users may click and add an analog or IP camera any time, and also click and change how long to keep the recordings. In addition, users only pay for what they need.

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(5) Genetec Stratocast Genetec

Stratocast is a service that records video in the cloud, eliminating the need for on-premises servers. With no servers or software to install, organizations can deploy their video surveillance system quickly, without the requirement for any IT involvement for ongoing maintenance or updates. Organizations can leverage Stratocast camera connections to easily set up cameras across multiple distributed locations and monitor video from a central site. Videos can be correlated with other system events, including alarms, access control and intrusion events, in Security Center.

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(6) Ivideon Security and Remote Surveillance Ivideon Ivideon can quickly equip any number of locations with video surveillance, connecting them all to a system that offers access from anywhere in the world. Whether it is for setting up a few cameras in a small store or several thousand in a major retail chain, Ivideon's solution is up to the task. There are mobile, desktop and web applications available for easy access to cameras and data on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS and Android.

It works across most connection types to avoid a complex setup.

OpenEye Web Services deters theft, reduces internal fraud and generates business intelligence for retail stores. The cloudmanaged video platform aims to get a better return on the loss prevention efforts and improve customer satisfaction while reducing the burden on IT and operations. Retail stores can investigate returns fraud, coupon manipulation, voids and underringing at the Point of Sale. In addition, the solution helps to identify fraud at all levels of the operation, from cashiers to general managers and customers.

URL: www.openeye.net

(8) Tyco by Johnson ControlsnSmartvue Cloud Services Tyco Smartvue offers private cloud options with cyber and data security plus Johnson Controls cyber and GDPR protocols. It is available in 140 countries and backed by employees in 2,000 locations worldwide. Users can connect existing cameras using a secure cloud gateway or select from over 30 cloud camera options from 1 megapixel to 12 megapixel, plug them into the network and instantly access the secure and full featured Smartvue Cloud VMS. Select from over 30 plug-and-play professional cloud cameras or securely transform existing camera systems without replacement using cost-effective Cloud VMS gateways.

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Security and IoT for Business

ASIAN CASINOS BET ON THE BENEFITS OF AI

Thanks to the prospect of huge revenues, the casino industry is enjoying strong growth in Asia.

Advanced technologies are now being used to aid operations and security. Better customer service can be provided with smartphonebased apps. AI-enabled video analytics can help to identify suspicious persons and activities in real-time or for post-event investigation. In addition, AI can help to protect a casino’s IT infrastructure, as well be used for employee screening and training.

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How Casinos Drive Economic Growth Across Asia The casino sector is booming in Asia, and many countries in the region have made plans to expand the industry in an effort to reap the economic benefits.

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he casino business is booming in Asia, with destinations such as Macau and Singapore generating more gambling revenues than all the casinos on the Las Vegas Strip combined.

C a s i n o s a re a b o o n fo r m a ny economies, with a report by Macau’s Statistics and Census Service showing that the casino-heavy region closed 2018 with a GDP of US$54.46 billion, a 4.7 percent year-on-year increase, and the second consecutive year of growth.

Its GDP per capita ranks within the global top three.

Distinguishing Between Proliferation and Success

But while revenues are on the rise, it is useful to distinguish between casino proliferation and success.

According to David Green, Principal of Newpage Consulting, which advises governments on gambling legislation and liberalization, casino proliferation has gained traction in jurisdictions with limited or nonexistent regulation, such as Cambodia, Korea, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Such markets are generally characterized by low barriers to entry, low investment, minimal contribution through taxes to host governments, and questionable operating practices.

Successful casino developments, on the other hand, are those “with significant investment in destination casino resort facilities,” Green noted, some of which have been established in the Philippines, Macau, Singapore and Vietnam over the past decade. Green added that for successful casinos, “Operators are paying substantial taxes and license fees to host governments, are often publicly listed corporations, and place genuine importance on their compliance with the requirements of the respective regulatory frameworks governing casino gaming.”

Success Stories Across Asia

Examples of such success stories include Nagacorp in Phnom Penh, which enjoys a 200 kilometer radius of exclusivity, and Kangwon Land in South Korea, which is the only casino in the country that locals are legally allowed to enter.

Green said Cambodia’s casino industry was also on track to experience significant growth, a result of it being perhaps China’s closest ally in ASEAN “The comparative absence of regulation [in Cambodia] allows licenses to be granted to practically anyone. However, as noted previously, its environment only assures proliferation, not success or scale.”

The Philippines has good prospects too. Its casino market is projected to grow 15.4 percent per annum to 2022, according to the “Philippines Casino and Gambling Market Outlook to 2022” report.

But it is Macau that still gets the most attention from gamblers in Asia.

Green said “Macau is, and will remain for the foreseeable future the d o m i n a n t ga m i n g a n d investment destination in Asia, given its proximity to the People’s Republic of China market.”

Many of Asia’s biggest under-development casinos are located in David Green, Macau, such as the Galaxy Principal, Newpage Consulting Macau Phase 3 and Phase

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COVER STORY

Milestone Systems Aims to

Untangle the Industry and Boost APAC Business BY the a&s Editorial Team

With the Asian security and VMS market set to expand at a quick pace in the coming years, Milestone Systems is going all out to continue its leading role in the region with a slew of technology and partnership offerings.

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ominating a business segment requires continuous innovation and improvisation.

No one knows this better than Milestone Systems, the largest video management software (VMS) vendor in APAC and globally, according to Gartner. This year, the company has put forth its latest technological developments in an attempt to strengthen its presence in markets across APAC and inject new innovation into the sector.

This is relevant as the Asia Pacific region is projected to post a 7 percent CAGR in the VMS segment between 2017 to 2022, according to IHS. China and the rest of APAC are expected to contribute 44 and 15 percent to the overall global growth of professional video surveillance products as well.

Rapid Expansion in the Region

According to Benjamin Low, Regional VP for APAC at Milestone Systems, the company has experienced double-digit growth in both mature and developing markets in the Asia Pacific. While such strong figures in developing economies are expected, the fact that the company

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has managed to do the same in the mature markets is a significant sign of its popularity among customers.

“Our target is to grow at least 10 percent above market average,” Low s a i d . “ T h a t h a s a l ways b e e n o u r ambition and I think we are doing that. Of course, in different countries, the numbers are different but overall, growth is very healthy. In the mature markets, we are getting more customers for new installations because they are getting new buildings and there is a lot of conversion from old analog surveillance systems to IP-based systems.”

Customers are also increasingly interested in the use of surveillance solutions to solve business development challenges. Low pointed out that up until recently, their customers were just concerned about keeping the bad guys out, but now they are asking what more can the solution do for them.

With such potential to grow, Milestone Systems is introducing a range of options for their partners to grow their business. The company’s main aim, in their own words, is to reduce friction in the industry and ease the process of doing business by breaking boundaries

and bringing people together. To this end, there are three major strategies they have introduced.

Experience Center

Milestone Systems’ new Experience Centre, which was opened at t he company’s new regional headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, gives partners and customers an interactive, hands-on exper ience of different solutions, allowing them to try different options and pick the best solutions for their needs. The interactive space allows integrators, consultants and end-users to realize the full potential of their security vision, by designing, planning and building their unique solution all in one place.

“At the Experience Centre you try out all the different components of a solution and see how they will work together.” Low said. “You can see the different functionality of many cameras, then pair that with things like analytics or facial recognition. You can switch and swap until you find the right mix, which will save customers and money and ensure they have the right solution from day one.”

Breaking Boundaries with Marketplace

Another new feature that Milestone Systems is taking to its community members is Marketplace, which is an online platform that allows Milestone Systems’ Technology Par tners to market their applications, hardware or services to integrators, consultants and end-customers anywhere in the world.

The additional benefit for customers is that products are verified by Milestone, guaranteeing their credibility and simplifying work for the buyers.

The feedback to Marketplace has b e e n ve r y p o s i t i ve a n d u s e r s a re already seeing benefits. For instance, a partner in the U.S. put up a solution in Marketplace and within days they had a customer in Australia.

For a long time the industry has been selling face-to-face. Marketplace untangles the industr y by helping Milestone Systems’ technology partners grow their businesses through the company’s global community, while also simplifying complex choices for system integrators and end-customers, who get easy access to a rich pool of resources.

Partner Reviews for Inclusive Growth

Milestone Systems understands that its growth is clearly linked to the growth of its partners. Hence, supporting the latter in every possible way is a priority for the company. Partner Business Review (PBR) is an initiative to evaluate the performance of partners, help them identify their weak points and resolve them.

“PBR is a set of metrics that we use to review the business they have done with us in the last year,” Low said.

“What makes you click and why are

you successful. More importantly, why you may not be successful. I think this becomes a very invaluable tool for the partners because we are not telling them they are not doing well. We are telling them what is wrong. What should they be focusing on? What can they do to make their business better? So, for partners, these four to five sessions of reviews are invaluable.”

Design Open to Scrutiny

Despite the strong growth potential, Milestone Systems is aware of several challenges in the region. First among them is the traditional approach to video surveillance among customers. While this is slowly changing thanks to major awareness efforts, newer concerns like cybersecurity are worrisome.

Milestone Systems has maintained a transparent policy on cyber vulnerabilities, making it easier for partners to take action as soon as a threat is detected. Low pointed out that cybersecurity concerns had also helped to fuel discussions on how to make systems robust.

“Customers are aware that the threat is no longer limited to computers, but any connected device,” Low said. “I think the awareness drives dif ferent discussions on hardware, software, open source s y s t e m s , e t c . We have more robust discussions about

cybersecurity with our partners due to this.”

Positive Future in APAC

In short, Milestone Systems’ strategies for APAC will have a strong emphasis on educating consumers that video surveillance is not just about security. It is an integral tool in boosting business operations. As Low clearly points out, this will become even more obvious as technologies such as facial recognition become more common in the region.

Benjamin Low, Regional VP, APAC, Milestone Systems

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COUNTRY REPORT

Sees Light at the End of the Tunnel Overall, the security industry in Malaysia had a less than satisfactory year in 2018. A change in government, coupled with a general feel of uncertainty in the private sector, led to little revenue growth — if there was any at all — reported by security companies.

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Why Was 2018 Lackluster for Security in Malaysia?

The general consensus among security players in Malaysia is that things did not go that well in 2018. There were various reasons for this market lull, both political and economic.

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lthough 2018 proved less than satisfactory, companies are not overly pessimistic about the Malaysia security market, which they say will pick up this year amid returning end-user confidence, as well as possible new government projects. They are also encouraged by the trend for smart products that is slowly gaining momentum in various industries from retail to manufacturing and smart cities, where users increasingly leverage the power of the internet of things (IoT) to improve efficiency and garner business intelligence. Indeed, after the downturn in 2018, security players in Malaysia are seeing light at the end of the tunnel and readying themselves for what they think will be a more successful 2019.

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ast year we had our general election, and honestly speaking, I think everybody agrees that it actually slowed down a lot of things. Not only were projects being delayed, they were being canceled, because when the new government took over, they just canceled all the old projects that belonged to the previous government,” said Redzwan Rahmat, Group MD of SR Two Technologies. “Some projects are being put on hold until further notice, so for our business it’s as good as being canceled, because we don’t know when they will jump-start it again. The new government is really picky on every bit of money they are going to spend.”

“It’s very obvious; you can ask around and they’ll tell you the same story. The government is not giving a lot of projects, and a lot of projects are delayed. This affects our customers, which affects us,” said Yap Tuck Khong, Senior Manager with AA Security and Automation, a distributor of swing gates, sliding gates, barriers and bollards, a lot of which are deployed in government projects.

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Dato’Sri Haji Mustapa bin Haji Ali, President, Malaysia, APSA

Uncertainty Prevails And it wasn’t just the government projects that were affected. According to some, a sense of uncertainty has spilled over into the private sector as well, causing enterprises and consumers to be more cautious in their spending on security.

“This is a chain reaction. A lot of people are scared of the changes; this is their main

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Special Special Feature Feature

The past few years have been a bit of a political and economic roller coaster for Myanmar. This has both boosted and hindered the domestic security market.

On the one hand, awareness of security is up, with conflict on the border increasing the need for security. Yet at the same time it has also put more pressure on foreign firms to invest responsibly.

On an economic level, Myanmar’s growth is expected to slow to 6.2 percent in the 2018/2019 fiscal year, down from 6.8 percent in 2017/2018, according to findings from the World Bank. While the World

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Bank reports that the country has maintained relatively strong growth momentum by global and regional standards, it also notes that macroeconomic volatility has intensified.

Medium-term macroeconomic prospects are expected to remain positive, though, owing to recent policy measures. The World Bank said the “opening of retail and wholesale sectors, services sector liberalization, loosening restriction on foreign bank lending and continued implementation of the Companies Act,” as well as increased government spending and accelerated construction activity would all contribute to the country’s economic outlook.

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User Education the Key to Unlocking Price-Sensitive Myanmar Security Market While security awareness is growing in Myanmar, a lack of user education is stopping the market from reaching its full potential.

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here is no doubt that the security market in Myanmar is expanding.

P u b l i c c o n c e r n fo r security has grown over the last few years amid an increasing number of high-profile incidents, a s we l l a s b o r d e r c o n f l i c t s .

Kyaw Soe Myint, Managing Director, K&K World Engineering and Security However, security market growth has been slow for a number of reasons.

Myanmar’s security market is still new and a lack of security e d u c a t i o n h a s b e e n a m aj o r challenge. To most, “security” means security guards and maybe a s i m p l e v i d e o s u r ve i l l a n c e system. Well-known international video surveillance brands such as Hikvision Digital Technology, Dahua Technology, Panasonic and Tin Tun Oo, Managing Director, BOH Bosch, however, have successfully penetrated t he market.

Addi t i ona l ly, l oc a l i ndustr y players noted that while new video surveillance projects are predominately IP, analog still holds a healthy chunk of the market.

When it comes to access control, Kyaw Soe Myint, MD o f K & K Wo rl d E n g i n e e r i n g and Secur ity, explained that many people in Myanmar do not understand what it does or why they need it. “People just think it’s a key to open a door. That is why Yeh Htet Hein, Director, Billion Bright education is important.” Despite this, he said he had seen a gradual adoption of keycards and fingerprint for access control.

Aside from a lack of end-user education standing in the way of security growth, there is still a limited number of reliable suppliers, despite a rise in security demand, according to Yeh Htet Hein, Director of Billion Bright, a local security systems integrator (SI). There is also a lack

of technical security knowledge on the supplier side. This has created a significant problems in a market that is very price-sensitive.

The shortage of reliable suppliers is linked to an influx of smaller, unexperienced companies into the market.

This was named as one of the biggest challenges facing experienced security providers. The lack of security regulations has left the market largely unregulated, which has allowed entrants without proper professional training and knowledge to sour the market.

Yeh Htet Hein explained that many of these small companies will install security systems at a lower than average price, without paying government taxes and without providing warranties or after-sales servicing.

“They don’t take responsibility after the installation — they just go away.” These types of installations and experiences are common in Myanmar, and as a result have left many locals with a poor impression of the security market.

A lack of education and knowledge of security has also led to a very price-sensitive market. Since users do not know about the differences in technology, the average end user believes all cameras are the same — therefore high-quality, higher-priced products lose out to lowerquality, low-cost products. Furthermore, there is an uncontrolled flow of “substandard” security products entering Myanmar threatening the integrity of the market, according to Tin Tun Oo, Managing Director of BOH, a local security SI. “For products that come in through proper channels, like an authorized distributor, customers can claim the warranty in the future [if something goes wrong],” Tin Tun Oo said.

The problem, though, is that these “substandard” products do not come with after-sales services or warranties. Users that have had bad experiences with these products then become frustrated and are left with a bad impression of the usefulness of security.

To combat this problem, Tin Tun Oo said it was the responsibility of experienced security businesses to “give technical awareness to the clients.” By educating the market on the benefits of security and the differences between products he hopes end users will look less at price and more at quality.

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SMART & SAFE CITY Smart Street Lighting :

The First Step to Smart City Status Street lighting acts like the nervous system of the city — making it the best starting point for governments with smart city ambitions.

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nternet-connected streetlights adorned with epiphytes-like sensors and cameras can play a key role in smart cities.

With lampposts already providing a location and the means to install and power such additions, they can be quickly and concurrently deployed alongside smart lighting.

Security cameras integrated into smart street lighting can monitor public safety and record accident footage.

Embedded environmental sensors can additionally provide air quality figures and other statistics, while embedded traffic sensors can help to ease congestion.

Smart street lighting can help governments reduce electricity consumption, provide maintenance notifications and allow for remote lighting management. Several cities around the world are adopting or have adopted smart street lighting.

BY Elvina Yang, Freelancer

Cities Benefit from Turning Their Streetlights Smart Smart streetlights can reduce utility bills, strengthen public safety, improve traffic conditions and monitor environmental conditions.

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mart street lighting, a connected lighting system derived from traditional streetlights, brings several benefits for a city government, such as cost reductions, more efficient management and more.

“City leaders are recognizing smart street lighting as a first step toward the development of a smart city,” said Ryan Citron, Senior Research Analyst at Navigant Research.

Perhaps most importantly, smart street lighting helps reduce utility costs. Street lighting accounts for roughly 40 percent of an average city’s electricity bill.

According to data from Navigant Research, LEDs can reduce energy consumption for street lighting by up to 50 percent. Furthermore, LED light

Smart street lighting helps reduce utility costs, with street lighting accounting for roughly 40 percent of an average city’s electricity bill.

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bulbs enable cities to adjust the color, intensity and direction of street lighting.

“While the world has been rapidly embracing LED lights for street lighting purposes, this is only solving half the problem. By embracing networked, adaptive street lighting solutions, cities cannot only bring in additional energy savings, but also bring down payback period by a few years,” said Abhay Bhargava, Director of Industrial Practice — MEA at Frost & Sullivan, citing the consulting firm’s “Global Connected Street Lighting and Smart Lamp Poles Market, Forecast to 2024” study.

Network-connected street lighting can send various types of data back to the central control system of a city — more than just lighting up people’s lives in dark. For instance, connected streetlights are able to send notifications when bulbs go out. Without this technology, cities would need to send patrols out at night to conduct checks, or wait until a member of the public has reported a broken light.

“Maintenance costs are significantly reduced through smart street lighting as lighting failures are automatically detected, reducing the time, cost

and energy needed to locate and fix burned-out lamps and other faults,” said Navigant’s Ryan Citron.

Consulting firm Frost & Sullivan stated that smart streetlights could provide several benefits for city governments, including: additional energy and operational savings, enhanced resident experience, facilitating the implementation of smart city projects, and improved operational efficiency via remote management.

Two Popular Network Options: IEEE or 3GPP

Certain communications infrastructure is required for smart street lighting. Options include: ZigBee mesh, LoRa, Sigfox, NB-IoT, LTE wireless solution or power-line communication (PLC).

“Cities can opt for the right communication solution based on their local context and requirements,” suggested Chintan Shah, the founder and CEO of Tvilight, a smart lighting solutions provider based in the Netherlands.

Shah said two options were gaining in popularity. IEEE 802.15.4 open standard-based wireless communication, such as 2.4 GHz ZigBee mesh,

lets devices create their own wireless broadband mesh network, which is optimal for both outdoor and tunnellike environments. Moreover, it builds a secure network that can be used globally without specific licensing permits.

Alter natively, NB-IoT and LTE CAT-M1 networks, created by the global standards authority 3GPP, are specifically designed for IoT applications in smart cities. These long-range, low-power, high-availability and highly secure communication networks allow smart streetlights to connect directly with local cell towers.

Several cities across the globe have already adopted smart streetlights.

These include: Oslo, Copenhagen, Bristol, Texel, Helmond and Dortmund in Europe; Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Oklahoma in the U.S.; Mexico and Buenos Aires in Latin America; and Jaipur, Seoul and Jakarta in Asia.

Besides cities; villages, campuses, industrial parks and seaports are also adopting smart street lighting. Over 20 percent of cities worldwide were busy piloting smart streetlights, Shah said.

A Smart City Needs More Than Connected Streetlights

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A city doesn’t turn itself into a smart city by simply installing smart streetlights. A smart city gets its name for letting smart streetlights function in many other ways.

mart street lighting can be complemented with the addition of integrated security c a m e r a s , e nv i r o n m e n t a l sensors, traffic monitors, and embedded electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Each embedded sensor or gadget adds another benefit for cities installing smart street lighting.

“Public lighting represents one of the finest powered grids spread across towns and cities throughout the globe.

It is a nerve system of a city that connects over 360 million streetlights worldwide with access to 24/7 power.

A streetpole is therefore an ideal spot for mounting smart city systems,” said Chintan Shah, the founder and CEO of Tvilight, a smart lighting solutions provider based in the Netherlands.

A security camera can be embedded into a smart streetlight, to monitor public areas as well as providing footage of incidents. Environmental se ns ors can collect dat a s uch as humidity, temperature and air quality for citizens. Traf f ic sensors can provide real-time information on road conditions.

Future streetlights could even possibly

project a colored light on the path of an emergency vehicle, so that traffic ahead could start moving aside even before hearing the siren. “ T h ro u g h O p e n A P I a p p ro a ch , multiple devices, systems and assets can be interconnected to help cities become future-ready and leverage such interoperability,” said Shah.

“Further good news is that unlike most smart city applications, intelligent lighting saves cities’ money from day one. Besides a low energy bill and reduced operational expenses, they offer exciting revenue generating

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How IoT and Smart Devices are Reducing Urban Traffic Congestion Urban traffic congestion is a headache for drivers in every city. Luckily, the use of IoT devices and smart technologies is helping traffic controllers mitigate road congestion through the use of smart traffic management systems.

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n 2018, drivers in world’s most congested urban areas lost hundreds of hours to road traffic. In Bogotá, Colombia, drivers lost 272 hours per capita — the highest in the world — to road congestion, according to the 2018 INRIX Traffic Scorecard.

Americans on average lost 97 hours in congestion, with Boston, Mass., topping the country at 164 hours — the city also experienced the greatest costs globally from congestion at US$2,291 a year.

G ove r n m e n t i n i t i a t i ve s fo r t r a f f i c m a n a ge m e n t , however, are increasing as the drive for smarter and safer cities continues. This and hyper-urbanization in

developing countries are major factors in the growth of traffic management solutions, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. On the intelligent transportation system (ITS) side, MarketsandMarkets estimates the global ITS market will reach US$30.7 billion by 2023, up from nearly $23.4 billion in 2018.

From smart traffic signals to IoT devices, there is a clear rise in adoption of smarter, better traffic management solutions globally. At the same time, manufacturers of ITS and traffic management solutions are working hard to develop technologies aimed at easing urban traffic congestion.

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s countries around the world deal with aging demographics, demand for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other types of elderly care institutes is on the rise. A report from Grand View Research suggests the global long-term care market will be worth US$1.3 trillion by 2024.

However, many of these institutes face difficulties, chief among them a lack of staff to properly care for the residents. In addition, older people are more fragile, fall easily and may wander around due to dementia. To ensure the security, safety and well-being of residents, more institutes are turning to technology. Fortunately, advances in telehealth and telemedicine, alongside internet of things (IoT)-enabled sensors and devices, are allowing care facilities to provide better care for their residents.

BY William Pao

How Technology Automates Elderly Care Institutes What Are Some Requirements for Elderly Care Institutes?

While many seniors choose to live at home, others, especially those with certain illnesses, opt for nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

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uch institutes are growing in number and importance as countries deal with the issue of aging demographics. But despite being required to have various safety and security measures in place, threats to the health and well-being of residents are still present.

“Unless a family can afford a private nursing team, or an in-home agency for round-the-clock care, assisted living

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facilities and nursing homes typically afford greater safety for seniors with chronic health problems than living alone. Unfortunately, there are still safety hazards present in many assisted living facilities and nursing homes,” said a recent post by Senior Directory.

According to the post, nursing homes and assisted living facilities must have various security and safety measures in place, including:

Safety Alert System

According to the post, most assisted living facilities and nursing homes have safety alert systems that allow residents to call a nurse in the event of an emergency. “Bathrooms should be equipped with an emergency pull string, and every bed should have a call button nearby,” it said. “Before placing your loved one in an assisted living facility, ask to see a demonstration of their safety alert system. These systems can help prevent falls and ensure that your loved one receives prompt attention from facility staff in the event of an emergency.”

Lighting

The leading cause of injury to seniors in assisted living facilities is falls, and

family members should make sure that the lighting in their loved one’s living areas is neither too dim nor too bright, the post suggests. “Dim lighting can lead seniors to trip over obstacles and fall. Lighting that is too bright is just as dangerous — it may obscure hazards that cause elderly people to get hurt.”

Administration of Medications

The more medications a senior takes, the greater the risk of a dangerous pharmaceutical interaction or overdose, the post notes. “Many residential care facilities put daily doses of medications in sealed packets and cross-reference t hem to a medication list before administering them to senior residents.

“Don’t be afraid to ask about a

facility’s procedures for administering medications before placing your loved one there.”

Security

According to the post, residential care facilities must take special precautions to secure their premises. “Assisted living facilities and nursing homes should monitor their facilities by video, require that visitors present photo identification upon check-in, and have adequate security measures in place to make sure that residents do not leave the facility on their own.”

Another security issue concerns p r i m a r i l y t h o s e s u f fe r i n g f r o m dementia. Amit Shamiss, Business Development Manager at Essence Smart Care, said that “in early stages

of dementia, patients may begin night wandering or forget to close the doors when leaving the apartment, forget to close the gas when they finish cooking, or may leave water running in the sink or bathtub.”

The post from Senior Director y echoes this view. “Because wandering off is a risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, residents suffering from these diseases should not have access to unlocked exits.”

Resident Abuse Prevention

According to Senior Director y, nursing home abuse poses a serious risk to seniors in residential care facilities.

“Before you place your loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility,

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ata compiled by the US Population Reference Bureau projects 82 countries will have at least 20 percent of their population aged 65 and older by 2050, compared to 13 countries in 2018. Against this backdrop, providing quality care for seniors so they can live independently and not become a burden to their families or society has become a major challenge.

Luckily, today, telemedicine and telehealth can help carers of those living at home or in an assisted living facility. Connected internet of things (IoT) devices that provide data for monitoring and analyzing movement and bodily functions can also help to improve the quality of care.

BY William Pao

Delivering Better Elderly Care with IoT A Global Overview of Senior In-Home Care Technology With the number of senior citizens increasing and a lot of them opting to live at home rather than in a care facility, how to care for them in a home setting has become a top priority for governments and caregivers. In this regard, the internet of things (IoT) can help, and many countries have already adopted related products and solutions.

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ccording to figures from the United Nations, the number of people over 60 years old worldwide is expected to more than double by 2050, and to more than triple by 2100, rising from 962 million in 2017 to 2.1 billion in 2050 and 3.1 billion in 2100. The study also suggests the 60-and-over demographic will grow faster than all

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younger age groups.

Providing care for seniors so they can live with independence and dignity has become a top priority for both public and private sector players. As a result, increasing numbers of nursing homes and assisted living facilities have sprung up.

However, many still opt for the comfort and convenience of being cared

for in their own homes. Technological advances have made sensors, cameras and remote monitoring devices through which healthcare professionals can monitor an individual’s vital signs and provide immediate assistance, more widely available, improving the quality of in-home care.

Meanwhile, various smar t home technologies can help make home living easier for seniors. Voice assistants can provide information and even keep senior citizens company so they don’t feel lonely or isolated.

What Some Countries are Doing Germany

The EU-funded Smart Service Powe r p r o j e c t h a s d eve l o p e d a n internet of things (IoT) platform —

mainly accessible via natural language assistance software — for use with internet-connected sensors for elderly care. The platform is now being trialed in the German cities of Dortmund, Duisburg and Arnsberg.

According to the European Commission, the platform can remotely monitor a person’s condition in real time, as well as predict any deterioration in their health, detect medical emergencies, and alert the emergency services. The technology assures users that medical help will be provided when they need it.

Sweden

According to t he US News and World Report, Sweden has deployed a smart health care system that can track seniors’ food intake, sleep patterns, heart rate and other daily habits. A smart medicine dispenser that can track medicine intake, compare data with a symptom log and improve compliance is also used in the country.

Japan

Aging demographics mean Japan is home to some of the most advanced elderly care technologies. According

to Web Japan, monitoring support robots that use communication and IoT technologies are used in the country.

These can be set up in the home to measure motion, temperature, humidity and light levels via built-in sensors.

Also seen are sensors attached to household appliances that collect data to give a pattern of daily activity for the senior citizen. Family members or carers receive an alert via email if there are any abnormalities, such as a vacuum cleaner that is left switched on for several hours.

What Are the Latest Developments in Home Care for the Elderly?

Thanks to the internet of things (IoT) and connected devices, telemedicine and telehealth have become increasingly popular. These technologies can come in handy when caring for seniors living at home, giving them and their carers greater peace of mind.

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.N. f igures predi ct t he number people aged 60 or over worldwide will rise from 962 million globally in 2017 to 2.1 billion in 2050 and 3.1 billion in 2100. As elderly care becomes critical for countries with aging demographics, technological advances in fields like telehealth have made providing high-quality care easier. “ Te l e h e a l t h a n d t e l e m e d i c i n e equipment, including video conferencing, two-way voice, visual monitoring and remote monitoring, are designed to assist seniors who live at home to manage their long-term health conditions. These devices can also monitor seniors’ health readings and can send to health care professional or caregiver to check results and keep a watchful eye on seniors’ healthcare needs,” said YK Chen, Director of New Business Development at Climax Technology. “Visual ver if ication devices, inactivity monitoring devices and voice-recognition emergencyextender devices fur ther increase personal interactions and safety. And

they even offer the opportunity to detect problems before they become crises.”

Liber Liu, RoW GM at Miotta said the key development for elderly care at home “is an integrated cloud platform and IoT devices to provide point-of-care and aging-in-place service. The system can be used to track and analyze the behavior of elderly residents at multiple time scales and to provide reports and alerts to the caregiving staff. Moreover, with a cloud platform, the system can further be integrated with call center service for comprehensive protection.”

According to Liu, these solutions are meant to address key challenges facing providers of care for the elderly.

“The pain points for care ser vice providers are manpower shortage, lack of multiple protection and not having a powerful management platform.

“The turnkey solution offered by Miotta enables the service provider t o p rov i d e m o b i l e a n d l o c a t i o n based service which can remotely monitor the elderly in their homes and provide a collaborative alarm to notify multitier group of users. Care service

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providers can better allocate their human resources to provide an in-time response. Family members can be always in the know and get the utmost peace of mind,” he said.

Devices Used

To allow for remote monitoring of seniors living at home, various sensors are needed. These sensors can be wearable or noncontact, detecting a senior’s vitals, such as heart rate, blood

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