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Cover Story Oh Tee Lee, Regional Director, or, South Asia Pacific Region, Axis Communications
Time to Check-In: Video Analytics Automate Airport Security Airports are at the forefront of using intelligent video analytics to automate their surveillance and operational needs.
Axis Grows Steadily With Partners in South Asia Pacific Axis Communications has penetrated the South Asia Pacific region for more than 10 years.
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Singapore Holds the Smart Key to Success Singapore, one of the most innovative countries in Asia Pacific, is taking matters into its own hands.
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Security China Attests to Consolidation in Industry
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his year’s Security China was noticeably smaller. A reduction was seen in the size of the show, the number of visitors, and the scope of marketing activities. Generally speaking, trade shows are like a mirror that reflects the reality of an industry. Exhibitions that are getting smaller indicate a change is going on. Looking from a global perspective, we can see that the Chinese security industry is consolidating; manufacturers are consolidating, and channel players are consolidating. In China, the growth drivers are still there. Government demand hasn’t diminished, and neither has that from the private sector. Yet something is changing, as seen through this year’s exhibition. It seems that intense competition and dwindling profits have driven some manufacturers and systems integrators/ installers out of the market. Each year, a&s China announces the top ten brands in the surveillance, access control, and intrusion alarm sectors. During our surveying process, some readers told us that they had withdrawn from the market due to the fact they couldn’t make any money. Price competition is especially fierce in manufacturing that China is known for. Hikvision and Dahua, with their complete product lines, seamless distribution channels, and low price strategy, have formed a strong force that is threatening the very existence of second-tier brands; most of them are now thinking how to survive. As for third- and fourth-tier companies, they are faced with the problem of how to expand sales and maintain profitability in the midst of price competition. We’ve heard that several famous companies have delayed salary payment to employees, and these companies are expected to soon withdraw from the market. It’s been said that Shenzhen-based manufacturers have diminished by 20 to 30 percent. This crushing force will only get bigger, until the industry reaches some kind of equilibrium through consolidation. As for channeling, price competition and transparency have made life more difficult for small systems integrators and installers. Worse, some manufacturers are selling their products directly to clients, who will then use those products in their projects. This leaves systems integrators with no room to make suggestions or advice on which products to use. Integrators that are faced with diminishing earnings and unable to maintain steady operations have therefore withdrawn from the market, too. With China becoming an increasingly difficult market, we expect more small companies to turn their attentions overseas. It is therefore expected more companies will engage in international expansion in 2015, creating a small rippling effect in overseas markets.
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This month a&s is excited to bring you Security 50 for 2014. Solutions are one of the most obvious trends this year, as most major manufacturers are going the route of total solutions versus devices only. Additionally, Chinese manufacturers are proving that they are only getting stronger as Hikvision and Dahua took over the number three and six spots, respectively. We hope that you enjoy this year’s Security 50! Eifeh Strom eifeh.strom@newera.messefrankfurt.com
REPORTER
Whether it’s a reader placed in a drone to do an air-to-ground scan, or tags placed in garments to facilitate distribution, RFID applications can be creative and fun. And that’s the attraction of RFID: you can go all out with it to achieve a special purpose or solve a particular problem. This issue’s Product Exploration column discusses RFID in full detail, and for those seeking how RFID can work for you, this is definitely the place to go! William Pao william.pao@newera.messefrankfurt.com
CORPORATE NEWS
Hospital in India Kitted Out With VIVOTEK Cameras
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As a provider of integrated healthcare in the areas of diagnostics, primary care, and specialty day care in hospitals, Fortis Healthcare is a major force in the industry. With expanding operations comes the responsibility of protecting patients’ physical health and the environment within. One of the hospitals in Ludhiana, India, sent out a call for help to VIVOTEK. The hospital in Ludhiana remained in full operation throughout the process, and the systems integrator managed to do the cabling without disturbing patients or causing damage. Computer Services Integration, a company with experience and specialization in IP surveillance, network infrastructure projects, wireless and video, and data and audio communication systems, worked with VIVOTEK to bring the project to fruition, and all systems were up and running by October of 2013. When it came to choosing the right hardware, there were four main aspects of surveillance that played an important part: patient movement, patient security, employee security, and grounds security. Fifty-four units of VIVOTEK’s cameras were mounted inside the hospital. This camera allows users to receive multiple streams and is an ideal option for keeping an eye on patients and staff. The camera features tamper detection, 32-channel recording software, and a built-in PIR sensor for human detection, all packaged in a compact design. All video streams captured by VIVOTEK’s cameras are fed through video management software, enabling the user to fully control and manage the streams from a single location. Using the VMS, real-time remote monitoring, recording, playback, and event trigger management functions can be operated by the user. Ultimately, the solution chosen by Fortis Healthcare guaranteed patient and visitor tracking, grounds surveillance, and general security of the hospital.
HID Global Gives Smart Access to Vodafone Employees Employees at Vodafone New Zealand can now physically access the workplace using just their smartphone ─ with a partnership with HID Global to pilot the company’s mobile access solution. HID Global’s mobile access innovation is secure and cost-effective, and lets employees open doors with a simple wave of their smartphone. It is based on ASSA
ABLOY’s Seos technology for digital keys on smartphones to open doors to commercial buildings, homes, hotels, and more. Using contactless near field communication (NFC) or Bluetooth Smart, the HID mobile access app on the smartphone functions as a swipe card. Grant Hopkins, Vodafone’s New Zealand Head of Enterprise, says 30 employees have tested the app at Vodafone’s Viaduct office in Auckland and enjoy being able to open doors with style.
COVER STORY
OH TEE LEEE, E REG REGION ONAL AL DIRECTOR, SOUTH SOU TH ASI AS A PACI C FICC RE REGIO G N, AXISS COMM AXI COMM OMMUNI U ICAT CATION IONS
xis Communicaaations, the th well-known wn network video surveillannnce cam amera manufac acturer, has retained globall mar arket leadership ip since the company launcche ched the industry ry’s first IP camera in 1996. Besides being a technology te pio ioneer and innovator, Axis has also established ed d a solid busin iness model that is able to support the com ompaaany’s fast growth gr over these years. Strictly following the he two oo-tiered distribution di model, Axis forms partnerships ps with systems s ms integrators, consultants, software develop opers, netw workk iinfrastructure vendors, and w others to create te mutual bu u ness opportunities. Together, usin Axis provides es customer sol solutions for industry segments such as reta tail, transportati atiiion, government, city surveillance, healthcare re, education, ma maanufacturing, and banking.
Partn ner Programs ms Sup p pport Growth Axis’ authorized Ax ed partneeers are mostly systems integrators,, value-added d resellers (VARs), and installers. “We have ve over 6,000 6 autho oorized partners in this region in n totaal,” said O Oh Tee Lee, Regional Director or for South A Asia Pacific Region at Axis C Communic ccations. He further comme mented that iin some countries where Axis doe oesnʼt have local offffices,, Axis collaborates es with their distribuuution network for sale les activities.
AXIS Grows Steadily With Partners in South Asia Pacific
Axis Communications has penetrated the South Asia Pacific region for more than 10 years. Following its global corporate strategy, the well-established partner programs of Axis have played quite a crucial role especially in this region, helping the company quickly respond and adapt to local demand and requirements. BY THE a&s EDITORIAL TEAM
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To complement their solutions offerings, Axis has also built up a strong Axis Development Partner (ADP) program, which assists software vendors to fully integrate Axis network video products in end-customer solutions. It is open to qualified companies offering commercial solutions that integrate with Axis network video products, including video management software, advanced video analytics, access control solutions, and more. Lee said, “We have over 1,000 ADP partners that we collaborate with globally.” In Asia, this business model has also proven its worth and accelerated market expansion. Lee elaborated, “We have had presence in Singapore, Australia, and Thailand for over 10 years. And we expanded into Malaysia, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines in recent years.”
SPECIALIZED IN MULTIPLE VERTICALS
The IP revolution has changed the surveillance camera from a forensic tool aimed at solving problems after an incident has occurred to becoming a vital part of a proactive intelligence chain. Network video cameras collect valuable data that can be analyzed and turned into actionable insights. There are many application areas — from optimizing retail outlets or airport layouts to understanding urban traffic flow. In retail, Axisʼ network video and partner solutions enable to improve the profitability of the retail outlet, significantly reduce shrinkage, improve staff security, and provide even better service for the customers. In the transportation sector, Axis intelligent security solutions create a safer transportation environment, reduce costs for vandalism and graffiti, efficiently monitor cargo and property, but also reduce incident response times and quickly decide the correct incident response.
STICKING TO TWO-TIERED DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL SYSTEM
Another secret to Axisʼ success in Asia also associates with the strict policy and strategy of a two-tiered distribution model. In many cases, many businesses might deal with personal networks and acquaintances locally. Some major companies would probably sell directly to end users, even without systems integrators. However, “it actually causes many problems
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afterwards,” said Lee. For Axis, it brings out a question about choice and efficiency. irect selling For a short term, it seems that direct osts more in has lower cost but in reality it costs the long term. “If you sell directly, you have to invest on the full support structure. You put more people on the ground and you have to be accountable for all the proposals up to customers after sales support. And, you will take all the countryʼs risks, including financial and political risks. So, in a longer term, I would say, it is not very cost-effective,” he said. If the vendor doesnʼt sell directly, the customers will have more choices on partners and solutions, they will have the freedom to buy and choose their preferred brands and systems based on their requirements.
HEADING TOWARD SOLUTIONS
The industry indeed is becoming more solution-oriented. Customers also want an end-to-end system, a solution, instead of just a camera. “Axis has thus broadened our offerings for the small and medium-sized installations. Axis network cameras and software can now be offered as an overall solution adapted to enduser needs,” said Lee. For an overall solution for mid-sized installations, for example in school environments and in the retail segment, Axis recently launched AXIS S10 Recorder. The recorder includes three different server solutions, which are pre-installed with AXIS Camera Station software and configured to perfectly match Axisʼ wide range of network cameras. Depending on the needs of the end user and the size of the installation, the released solution supports installations of 16, 32, or 48 video channels. To make it easier for resellers and to improve the experience for end users, Axis recently launched mobile apps for Axisʼ solutions, which are aimed at small and medium systems. By downloading the apps from App Store or Google Play, for example, users can easily manage their surveillance system, be notified about triggered events, and administer recorded material from a mobile device. By offering an overall solution, Axis simplifies both installation and management of the system for partners as well as end users. “With the Internet-of-Things a hot topic throughout 2014 and into 2015, we expect that awareness of IP video surveillance will continue to grow, so there will be ongoing demand for network video cameras, intelligent video analytics applications, and video surveillance-as-a-service offerings,” Lee further elaborated. Combining all the expertise and selling forces of Axisʼ channel and distribution partners, it is clear that Axis is ahead of the trends, providing complete IP video solutions for customers.
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PROPHECY FROM SECURITY 50 :
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Eligibility • Electronic security equipment and systems providers, including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and multiple product segments • Security companies or pure manufacturers with their own products, brands, or solutions • Publicly-listed and privately-owned security companies • Ability to provide FY 2013 and FY 2012 & first half of 2014 financial statements, audited/endorsed by a certified accountant or accounting firm • Distributors, systems integrators, resellers, dealers, installers, guard service providers, information security, and fire safety companies or related revenues were excluded
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2 About the Ranking We rank global manufacturers solely by product sales. Participants range from exclusive manufacturers to end-to-end solution providers. Again, we urge readers not to focus on the ranking of the participants, but to further explore the underlying causes for their success.
Note: a&s bears no responsibility for the financial information provided by any individual company. For fair comparisons, non-US currencies were converted using midmarket exchange rate from XE.com on July 14, 2014. This is an unbiased list based on the willingness of participants to share their sales performance.
013 was another rewarding year for the winners of Security 50. Even though the average growth rate was comparatively moderate compared to the past two years, the top 50 still contributed US$16.9 billion in total sales revenue in 2013. Top 10 companies, Honeywell, Bosch, Hikvision, Safran, ASSA ABLOY, Dahua, FLIR, Axis, Samsung, and Tyco Security Products, remain the same as last year’s rankings. However, due to the explosive growth of two Chinese giants, the top 10 rankings have slightly changed. Hikvision has been ranked third, with 2013 being the first time it produced over $1 billion in turnover. Dahua, who had the most obvious growth, beat Axis, Samsung, and FLIR, and has been ranked sixth. These two Chinese companies’ outstanding performance again impressed the whole security industry.
STEADY GROWTH FROM 2012 TO 2013 The average turnover growth rate for the Security 50 was 8.2 percent in 2013. The 8.2 percent growth rate also corresponds to current researchers’ predictions on the global security market growth — 8 to 10.8 percent in 2013, according to IHS and MarketsandMarkets. The result proves that the top 50 companies grew quite steadily in 2013. However, the figure shows a slight slowdown, compared to the average 12 percent growth in Security 50 reports, per year, after 2010. Multinationals among the top 50, which mostly develop multiple security systems, ranging from video surveillance, access control, and alarm, grew exponen-
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SECURITY 50 SETS TRENDS FOR 2015 MIGRATION FROM DEVICE TO SYSTEMS Axis Communications also see this trend towards solutions. We have broadened our offering for small and medium-sized installations. Axis network cameras and software can now be offered as an overall solution adapted to end user needs. For an overall solution for mid-sized Johan Paulsson, CTO, Axis installations, for example in school environments Communications and in the retail segment, Axis recently launched video recorders. The recorder includes three different server solutions, which are pre-installed with management software and configured to seamlessly match Axis’ wide range of network cameras. Also, the physical access control market is well-suited to Axis’ long-term growth strategy. The investment is part of our ambition to broaden the global offering in security solutions and advance cooperation with partners around the world. The solution is offered in the U.S. and Europe through Axis’ well-established network of distributors and partners. For the box moving business, the trend is going toward solutions type of business. In the past, there were many different vendors in the market, such as camera manufacturers, VMS providers, and systems integrators. However, since the margin has been squeezed, there Steve Ma, EVP, VIVOTEK is no room for multiple vendors. So, the trend is that we need to build total solutions for customers. It should be easy to use, have lower total cost of ownership, be very easy to install and very easy to maintain. That is what we are planning right now — we have cameras, we have software, NVRs, and PoE switches, so that installers can buy a total system from us.
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Systems/solutions are an important element to our roadmap. FLIR has been investing significantly into a cloud-based service that brings all of our products together into a powerful Matt Bretoi, VP, North management and search tool. This America Field Sales, FLIR is not the only example though. Systems We constantly evaluate how we can bring more value to our largest verticals, whether through internal resources or our partners. A simple example that we have used for years: a fixed thermal imager is a great 24/7 surveillance tool, but coupled with intelligent analytics it is a powerful pro-active security tool that greatly increases the customer’s return on investment. We continue to look for ways on how we can build upon that solution.
SimonsVoss has launched a new digital access management system in building solutions. With this, we consequently pursue solution integration and cooperation with partners in access control. We will open up entirely new customer groups that have long wished to Bernhard Sommer, CEO, have SimonsVoss as a lock system with all of its SimonsVoss Technologies strengths. The configuration of the system has been kept extremely simple, e.g., with self-configuring online routers to establish the optimum network. For installation, this is extremely simple and reduces costs. By providing this new system, SimonsVoss will enter SOHO users market. These solutions are expendable to high-end systems and will grow with the users need.
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INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, WELL-DESIGNED FOR APPLICATIONS Within the last year, we’ve increased compatibility between two systems, enabling higher-end commercial end-users to have access to a technology that’s used to support critical infrastructure sites — places like military bases, government installations, etc. — around David Gottlieb, Director, the world. So the same type of high-tech system Global Marketing Communications, Honeywell you see protecting a military base can now Security be used to protect large commercial sites like shopping malls, airports, and such. One of our security management systems can integrate intrusion, video and access systems, and this year we added more support for wireless locks to allow for users to protect more doors. For another Honeywell’s integrated solution, we also added new compact surveillance radar capabilities that will allow sites to detect intruders along perimeters when traditional ground surveillance radar systems are not practical. Milestone open platform integrations with third-party solution partners constantly bring new innovations for more vertical or expanded market needs. For example, Milestone’s video management software integrates GuardTrax mobile video alerts Karl Erik Traberg, Head of for roving officers, SICK and Optex laser Corporate Communications scanners for critical perimeter protection and Business Development, Milestone Systems and challenging physical barrier requirements, and Inovonics panic button interoperability for emergency communication.
There’s no single vendor out there offering best of breed across all disciplines including intruder, fire, access, surveillance, etc. Most corporate enterprises have a complex jumble of disparate Brian Song, MD, IDIS Europe and proprietary systems and that causes gaps in security. A control room with alarms and alerts from multiple disparate systems can result in alarms simply being ignored, through to chaos as operators jump from screen to screen as they try, and often fail, to verify each alarm. To address these challenges, IDIS recently announced the integration with Maxxess (event management), SureView (alarm monitoring) and Lenel (access control management) particularly addressing the corporate enterprise market. This integration delivers IDIS IP video surveillance systems functionality through single security management platforms to enhance resilience through event and video correlation to increase operator effectiveness, and turn streamlines operations to reduce cost. It also helps those customers integrate their legacy video surveillance and develop an easy migration path rather than needing to rip and replace everything immediately.
NEW APPLICATIONS, NEW MARKETS David Gottlieb, Director, Global Marketing Communications, Honeywell Security
The connected home is a great example where traditional security systems are now being used for non-security applications, like simple awareness and comfort control. One recently introduced Honeywell control panel can control everything from security to lighting, garage doors and more was one our most-important product launches this year in the Americas because it embodies that type of design; it features the ability to stream four IP camera feeds directly on a touchscreen and it can be controlled remotely from a Honeywell app.
Karl Erik Traberg, Head of Corporate Communications and Business Development, Milestone Systems
Milestone sees the healthcare industry using video surveillance for patient monitoring, schools are using it for parents to be able to see how their children are doing in class and on the playground, universities are using it for student training and teacher evaluations, utilities are using it to monitor equipment and operations including solar and wind farms overseeing remote operations, retail is using it to track customer flow and product areas of interest for improving floor layouts accordingly.
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MARKET DYNAMICS
Singapore Holds the Smart Key to Success Singapore, one of the most innovative countries in Asia Pacific, is taking matters into its own hands. With the economy and political issues that have pushed the country to further employ automated systems, Singapore is at the forefront of smart technology. BY LISA HSU BY LISA HSU
Basic Introduction Population: 5.5 million Land mass: 718.3 square kilometers GDP per Capita: US$55,183
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ated as one of the top places in the world to do business, Singapore is home to many multinational company regional headquarters. With an English-speaking environment and highly developed infrastructure, Singapore is an ideal country for companies to expand to other Southeast Asian nations. As a hub of the Southeast Asian region, the country is famous for a high level of technology adoption. In recent years, its trend migrates to smart and intelligent technologies in the Singaporean security industry. The foreign worker policy has further pushed Singapore’s adoption of new technology to help reduce manpower and save cost on human monitoring due to the tight labor market. Both government and commercial projects are growing in recent years, employing additional use of smart technology. According to Rick Huang, Business Development Manager at Alstron, the government is looking at using cameras with suitable back-end VCA solutions to improve productivity to replace labor intensive jobs like traffic monitoring and illegal parking. Ken Lee Kim Keong, Director of KZTech explained, “there are already many analytical software companies entering the market, and projects releasing from both commercial and government sectors are putting VCA as part of the package.” “In the low-end market, it is obvious that the customers are after box solutions, where packages offer hardware with software solutions. While in the high-end market, the end users are after value adding through application driven products (surveillance) where they have the freedom to choose applications for their video centric operation needs,” said Sunny Kong, Director of Sales for APAC at Milestone Systems.
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Transportation There are a number of promising projects rolling out in recent years using smart technology. They can be seen in various verticals, one of which is transportation. Recent projects include use of surveillance and custom software solutions to detect illegal parking in pickup areas along mass Patrick Lim, MD, Ademco Security rapid transit (MRT) stations. Surveillance Group solutions with smart software are being implemented to detect speeding cars, and detect over height vehicles that are entering height restricted areas. The transportation sector has also incorporated smart systems in projects as tourism continues to grow in Singapore due to the opening of Integrated Resorts to attract more visitors. Changi Airport has access control systems and hundreds of intelligent Rick Huang, Business Development Manager, Alstron card readers by CEM Systems from Tyco Security Products implemented that support smartcards and fingerprint biometrics. An intelligent building security system was also deployed that is integrated with the Singapore Airlines Human Resources SAP system, an interface with the existing visitor system and digital video surveillance/DVR systems integration. This leads to opportunities for Stella Neo, GM, CSO-Singapore, smart security solutions when Terminal 4 of Bosch Security Systems Changi Airport finishes construction in 2017.
A “smart” solution conceptually is a breakthrough for energy conservation, management, and monitoring in buildings and campuses through a mean of enhancing energy efficiency, data center reliability, comfort and analytics, according to Kenneth Tsang, Director of R&D and Technical Services, Video & Situation Intelligent Solutions for Verint Systems.
Smart Buildings
Derek Yang, Asia Business Manager, Hikvision Digital Technology
Demands for security products in smart buildings are likely to be in the aspects of full integration and automation, able to provide time efficient incident management, low maintenance cost, easy-to-use manageable systems, remotely controllable systems without distance limitations, efficient system
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Seeing Opportunities in Japan Japan, one of the largest economies in the world, is taking measures to hike itself back on the fast track to a thriving economy. Despite sluggish growth, the Japanese security market still remains full of potential and opportunities in certain verticals. It might be difficult to see a substantial growth in Japan lately; however, rising awareness toward security will help the country’s security industry grow steady. BY LISA HSU
Basic Introduction Population: 127.1 million Capital: Tokyo Land mass: 364,485 square kilometers
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ith a projected GDP growth of 1.5 percent for both 2014 and 2015, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers, Japan’s production and consumption rate remained sluggish, which is likely to weigh on economic growth. Despite low growth rates, Japan remains the world’s third largest economy. Shinzo Abe in his second term as Prime Minister of Japan has implemented economic policies known as Abenomics, which is expected to revive the slow economy. The Japanese government offers incentives to certified global companies, including tax breaks and patent fee exemptions, to replenish the economy as foreign investments flow back into the country.
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JAPANESE SECURITY MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW
Depsite the economic slowdown, Japan’s security market has stayed near consistent over the past few years. “My feeling is this year is better than last year, but not enough to sustain growth,” said Seiichi Kido, CEO of KT Workshop. According to Sumio Kanenobu, President of NetCam Systems, there were less projects for companies to work on in 2013, especially big projects that Seiichi Kido, CEO, KT Workshop one would typically work on for four or five years. However, this has improved in 2014, with gradual growth for various verticals. Security projects in government buildings, food factories, and solar power plants have increased most significantly lately.
Growing Construction Sector, Led by Government Projects The construction industry is one of the core industries in Japan, accounting for approximately 10 percent of Japan’s GDP. This year, private residential investment rose by 2.7 percent quarter-on-quarter, and public investment was up by another 6.5 percent quarter-on-quarter. Among the construction sector, office buildings and data centers are some projects that are trending in the security industry, noted Satoshi Obata, Manager of Sun System Supply.
Yasuo Nagase, Advisor, Lock System
Security in Food Processing Factories Gains Traction Ensuring food safety during processing has become an essential focus of Japan in the past few years. “There is an emerging growth in the manufacturing segment due to the increasing need on enhanced visibility on food processing standards by manufacturing plants,” said Chris Cheung, GM for Hong Kong/Japan/Mongolia at Axis Communications. A pesticide contamination incident in a food factory in 2013, and the food scandal this year that originated from a Shanghai factory, which resold expired meat to food industries all over the world, including McDonald’s in Japan, has forced the country to pay closer attention to its food security, and increase security measures in industrial sectors. “The performance of McDonald’s in Japan dropped sharply due to the food scandal. Food processing companies have rushed in to install surveillance in their factories,” said Kido. This year, Japan was rated by the Economist Intelligence Unit as the third highest country for quality and food safety, with a global food security index rating of 79.3, dropping
slightly by 0.3 compared to the previous year. The country is determined to maintain their high food quality and safety status by implementing security measures to regulate food processing. “In the food factory, surveillance cameras which have high resolution and high frame rate can prevent malicious mischief such as contamination and mixture of foreign substance or poison,” said Kanenobu. Not only is surveillance used to detect and prevent crime, it is also used to show evidence that the factories are running under regulation and are functioning properly. “They need to understand the movement of working people in the factory as a flow line. We recommend an omnidirectional camera with fisheye lens in this field for their demand,” said Sony.
Strengthening Power Plant Security Originally, Japan’s energy policy was for nuclear power to contribute from one third of electricity generation to one half by 2030, however after the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima power plant in 2011, Japan is turning to renewable energy to supply power in the country. The Basic Energy Plan, which sets policies for the next 20 years, while has not fully eliminated nuclear power, will call for expanded use of renewable energy. Along with the investment of renewable energy in Japan, security companies are also catching on. “Energy, particularly wind and solar
Sumio Kanenobu, President, NetCam Systems
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PRODUCT EXPLORATION
RFID
Performs Wonders for Various Verticals In many ways, RFID is like a paintbrush or building blocks, allowing the user to be as creative as they can to solve a particular problem or dilemma. Its technology is quite simple, consisting of only a reader and a tag. But applications can be diverse, wide-ranging, and even wild. Regardless how the solutions are implemented, the goal is the same: to help the user save cost, reduce administrative waste, and manage and track items effectively. This article examines some of the unique and special applications of RFID in different verticals. BY WILLIAM PAO
Omni-ID Solution Takes RFID to the Sky With RFID, the sky is the limit — literally. In a solution, a reader provided by Omni-ID is placed in a drone and does a scan of on-ground tagged products from the air. The story begins with Age Steel, a United Arab Emirates-based company that imports and exports steel products, most of which are tied up in bundles and placed on the grounds of steel yards. The company’s expansionary efforts through the years have made managing and tracking these steel bundles increasingly difficult. Staff members had to walk around the yards and do inventory counts. This was inefficient, time-consuming, prone to errors, and painful to employees especially when outside temperatures reach 45 to 50 degrees Celsius. To rectify the problem, Age Steel began using RFID, with Omni-ID providing its tags and readers. Each steel bundle is
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given a tag, and a drone with a reader in it flies over the bundles to do a crossthe-board scan. According to Age Steel, the reader is able to read nearly all tags spread across an area of 10,000 square meters, achieving an accuracy rate of 98.2 percent. “Productivity and simple asset tracking — knowing where your assets are and how many — are the reason industrial companies have started to look at RFID as a solutions. Asset tracking is just the beginning. Automating processes and gaining productivity, generating data to improve processes, and creating a means to meet regulatory requirements with the ability to track and maintain records for individual assets are all drivers,” Omni-ID said. “We have a number of large clients that continue to come to us with additional requests for new tagging applications. They see the benefits and do expand across their businesses.”
GuardRFID Solutions Enhance Safety of Oil & Gas Plants Oil and gas factories are subject to explosions, gas leaks, and other types of accidents. Thus protection of staff and assets is extremely important. In the event of an emergency, the standard practice calls for marshalling all employees to an area of safety, and RFID can be used to track and locate staff members. In a real-life example, an oil and gas company deployed RFID at one of its construction sites in Newfoundland, Canada, utilizing active RFID tags and readers provided by GuardRFID. Each tag is attached to a hardhat worn by a specific worker and includes the worker’s unique ID number that is linked to the backend system. RFID badges worn in pockets or around the neck were deemed undesirable because they are easily lost or forgotten. A hardhat, on the other hand, is required for every worker entering critical areas.In this particular case, factory operators decided not to use passive RFID, which has shorter read ranges and may not be able to read all employees as they pass through a portal. With an active RFID solution, the active tags would be activated by various “exciters” in the event of an emergency and transmit the exciter number as well as the worker’s ID number to the backend operations center, helping administrators pinpoint where all the workers are. “We should expect the application of active RFID in a wide variety of environments, from healthcare to commercial to heavy industry,” said Zahir Abji, President and CEO of GuardRFID. “If you can track and locate your resources, you can manage them better, and do so with much less effort.”
Checkpoint Systems Solutions Beef Up Food Safety Shopping for groceries at supermarkets after work or on weekends has become an indispensable part of many people’s lives. Yet few know that RFID has actually been deployed at supermarkets to offer product traceability and management. At the center of the issue are meats, which are transported from the slaughterhouse to the distribution center and then to the individual stores. Many problems may occur during this delivery process, one of them being varying temperatures that may cause pathogens to grow and spoil the meat. To make sure that consumers get the freshest meat possible, RFID solutions by Checkpoint Systems have been deployed at some of major supermarket chains. Once shipments of meats arrive at a distribution center, a staff member would tag
each shipment with an RFID tag encoded with the lot code and expiration date. In addition, a temperature log is activated. RFID tags are then read as the meat is packed and shipped to supermarkets. As the meat is delivered to the docking area of the store, it is read again to see if any of the products has a low shelf life. Once the meat gets to the preparation area, its temperature history is downloaded to allow examination of the overall health of the meat. Then, as the meat is placed in the display area of the supermarket, staff can do a scan again to see whether any of the products will soon expire or has already gone bad, and then take appropriate action. “This mitigates the risk of selling product past its expiration date, and also saves employee time, reduces waste, and increases sales,” Checkpoint Systems said.
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Diversity:
Hallmark of RFID
RFID first hit the market in the 1970s and has seen continued improvements over the years, making it an effective technology for tracking and managing goods with applications in a variety of vertical markets. RFID exists in different types and forms. Chief among them are LF, HF, UHF, active, and passive RFID, each with unique applications in different verticals. This article chiefly examines the technology behind long-range RFID. BY WILLIAM PAO
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FID, or radio-frequency identification, can trace its history to after the Second World War, when devices transmitting and retransmitting radio waves carrying audio information were invented for covert operations. The first true RFID device, a passive transponder with memory, was unveiled in 1971 and patented in 1973. While RFID is not a new concept, it has never gone out of style since its introduction in the last century. According to IDTechEx, the RFID market is worth US$8.9 billion in 2014, a rise from $7.8 billion in 2013 and $7 billion in 2012. The figure is expected to rise to $27.3 billion by 2024. “RFID is already part of our daily lives and growing — from the security tags on the clothes that you buy, to NFC, train ticketing, and more recently payment options from your cell phone, RFID is very mainstream, and the technology will continue to progress,” said George E. Daddis Jr., CEO of Omni-ID. RFID’s popularity has to do with its ability to effectively identify, manage, and track goods, in the process saving businesses a huge amount of money in labor and management costs. The technology works by way of communication between a reader and a tag and generally includes the following features: 1.Read-Write: Data stored in the tag can
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be read, without any contact, by the reader, which can read multiple tags at the same time. Meanwhile, data can also be written into the tag for operators to know the status of the order or delivery process. 2.Diversity in shapes and sizes: Unlike paper labels which come in specific sizes, RFID isn’t limited by the size of the tag, which can be in different shapes and be as small as possible. 3.Resistance to dirt/stains: Unlike paper labels, which become unreadable when dirtied or soiled, RFID tags don’t have this problem. 4.Reusability: Since data stored in the tag can be overwritten, the tag can be reused over and over again on different products. 5.Bigger memory: A barcode contains 50 bytes of data, while an RFID tag can contain several megabytes of data.
RFID is already part of our lives and growing, from the security tags on the clothes you buy to NFC and train ticketing.„ George E. Daddis Jr., CEO, Omni-ID
library management, and electronic airline tickets.
DIVERSITY RULES
RFID comes in many forms, each with its special features and applications. The technology can be categorized in two ways: by the frequency of the signal transmitted (low-frequency, high-frequency, and ultrahigh-frequency RFID), and by whether there is power in the tag itself (active RFID vs. passive RFID).
UHF RFID UHF RFID signals range from 300MHz to 1.2GHz. The reading distance is not limited by 1.5 meters and can go anywhere from 1 centimeter to 15 meters. The technology is also well-standardized. Disadvantages include susceptibility to the environment. Interference when overlapping with devices using the same frequency range may also happen. In fact, this frequency band is banned for commercial use in Japan. Despite all this, UHF RFID has enjoyed strong growth. “What has been interesting is the increasing demand for 433MHz long-range reading RFID. Able to control individual doors from long distances, these receivers are a terrific solution for long-range access control applications such as gates and vehicle barriers, moving aircraft in and out of secure hangars, arming and disarming alarm systems, as well as situations calling for emergency duress,” said Scott Lindley,
LF RFID This technology employs the 9kHz to 135kHz band of the radio spectrum. It is limited by the reading distance, which is approximately 1.5 meters. Limited memory capacity is another disadvantage with this type of RFID. However, there are several advantages as well, one of which is its immunity to metal or wet environments. Meanwhile, since this frequency band is open in most countries, there are fewer regulatory issues. Applications are mostly in animal management on farms, access control, and theft prevention.
HF RFID HF RFID uses the 13.56MHz frequency band. It is also limited by the reading range of 1.5 meters, and there are different standards applied to this particular RFID. However, HF RFID is a highly accepted technology with different applications, for example access control payments, automation, asset tracking,
Comparison of RFID of Different Frequencies Frequency
Advantages
Disadvantages
Applications
Low frequency (9-135kHz)
Immunity to metal or wet environments, fewer regulatory issues
Limited by reading distance of approximately 1.5 meters
Animal management, access control, theft prevention
High frequency (13.56MHz)
High market acceptance, flexibility, Limited by reading distance of 1.5 Access control payments, and reliability meters, different standards automation, asset tracking, library management, and electronic airline tickets
Ultrahigh frequency (300MHz-1.2GHz)
Long reading distance from 1cm to 10-15m. Well-standardized
Susceptibility to the environment, interference when overlapping with devices of same frequency
Retail, logistics, toll collection, car park
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Time to Check-in:
Video Analytics Automate
Airport Securi n BY ISRAEL GOGOL, FREELANCER
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V
ideo surveillance cameras have long been used in airports. The introduction of video content analytics (VCA) is a power-multiplier for cameras. “The primary goal of analytics is to transform the cameras into intelligent detectors in order to provide more reliable incidents detection and minimize human error factor,” said Denis Castanet, Director of Business development for EMEA at Bosch Security Systems.
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“Video analytics is identified as a lead technology in the growing trend towards reliable, automated systems within airports,” said Bill Flind, CEO of Ipsotek. Flind named some of VCA‘s main benefits: a wise use of VCA reduces human error, reduces man-guarding costs, provides secondary support to other systems, and greatly improves reaction time from alert to action with the use of automated triggers and alerts. Josh Phillips, Director of Marketing of Enterprise & Critical Infrastructure at Video
Intelligence Solutions, Verint Systems, also echoed that “VCA is used in areas where alternative sensors are not practical or reliable, or where maintaining security staff for live personnel monitoring is impractical or unreliable.”
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN VIDEO SEARCH Apart from triggering alerts, VCA plays an important role in searching through the video feeds. The vast amounts of video footage collected daily in a busy
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Marine Control:
Video Content Analytics the
Protecting
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n BY ISRAEL GOGOL, FREELANCER
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irports and seaports are key links in the global supply chain, allowing for the transfer of people and goods. Any disruption to the operation has grave economic consequences. Due to the complexity of these environments, they are also a high-potential security threat. Threats to seaports include terror attacks, piracy, drug and contraband smuggling, cargo theft, etc. In addition to security risks, seaports constantly seek ways to improve their efficiency and competitiveness. Ports aim to avoid
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longer load and docking times, misplaced containers, and damage to goods. Security systems can also offer operational value to a port’s ongoing work. “One of the key drivers for seaport security is the ISPS Code,” explained Hagai Katz, Senior VP of Marketing and Business Development at Magal Security Systems. Katz is referring to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), a set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities, developed by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) in response to the perceived threats to ships and port facilities after the 9/11 attacks in the U.S. “The code transferred the responsibility for security to
the port-of-origin. The initial incentive for ports to meet the standard is to be able to ship goods faster and cheaper. Today, many ports in developing countries invest in port security systems to assist their growing trade,” added Katz. “Unlike airports which focus on people movement, seaports tend to be much more focused on moving materials, containers, and cars. Ports also have different requirements with a higher focus on managing logistics, theft detection, monitoring vehicle movement, and speeds and the dwell time of trucks in the port. However, when considering the use of video analytics or any other technology, the same process should be used to ensure a successful implementation. The customer needs to first analyze what problems he is trying to solve and then design the solution accordingly. Very often we find users put in the cameras first and then ask what they should do with them,” explained Dr. Rustom Kanga, CEO of iOmniscient.
USES OF VCA IN SEAPORTS The variety of video analytics used in seaports is similar the ones used in other critical infrastructure: intrusion detection, LPR detection, motion detection, etc.; however, there are uses and characteristics unique to this environment. “The use of different video analytics is basically the same, whether on land or sea,” noted Denis Castanet, Director of Business Development for EMEA at Bosch Security Systems. “There are of course unique use-cases, for example one application on cruise
Threats to seaports include terror attacks, piracy, drug and contraband smuggling, cargo theft, ect.
ships at sea is continuous monitoring for people or luggage/drug packages falling off the ship.” In shipyards, VCA has been used to mitigate smoke and fire concerns resulting from welding activities. “Normally a smoke detector will not work in such an environment because of high warehouse ceilings or even no ceiling at all. Video can be used for detecting both smoke and fire. We have also used our smell analytics to pick up the smell of smoldering plastic (for electrical fires) which can give an early warning even before the smoke is visible,” described Kanga.
THE CHALLENGES OF SEASIDE PROTECTION The sea poses a big challenge to VCA: constantly moving waves, changing light conditions, and reflections. Unlike land which can be illuminated at night, it is impractical to light the sea. The solution is coupling video analytics with thermal cameras. Thermal cameras, whilst more expensive than traditional visual-range cameras, offer cost saving benefits due to their range and lack of dependency on artificial lighting at night. “VCA is commonly interfaced with thermal cameras, especially at seaports as the thermal cameras can detect objects in the dark better than visual cameras. Interfacing to radar and sonar can also enhance detection. For example, upon a radar or sonar detection, they direct the cameras to the area of concern,” noted Kirk Huss, System III Engineer for G4S Technology USA. “We are also able to interface with sensors such as PIDS and sonar systems to offer a ‘double-knock’ detection system which will improve the accuracy and resilience of the security system whilst reducing false alarms,” explained Bill Flind, CEO of Ipsotek. In these “double-knock” scenarios the
video analytics system is configured so that if one system detects an intrusion the operator will receive a pre-alarm. When both systems detect the same intrusion a high-level alarm is sent to the operator.
PSIM INTEGRATION The complexity of seaport environments, involving multiple systems and stakeholders drove them to be among the first adopters of PSIM solutions. “In large projects we will install PSIM software to connect the different sensors, legacy systems, and a GIS map. As opposed to VMS systems which are ‘closed,’ PSIM allows for an open platform that enables special screen designs, combining different systems and alerts, and giving different functionality at different levels,” explained Katz. In this way the guard at the gate can get the information that is relevant for him, e.g., a truck driver’s details, and make the decision whether to let the truck
Dr. Rustom Kanga, CEO, iOmniscient Denis Castanet, Director of Business Development, EMEA, Bosch Security Systems
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Market Dynamics CHINA
ADVERTISER INDEX
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SURVEILLANCE PAGE NO.
ADVERTISER
MAJOR ITEM
COUNTRY
13
3S VISION
IP CAMERA / NVR / VIDEO SERVER
TAIWAN
Sales@3Svision.com.tw
69
AAEON TECHNOLOGY INC.
NVR / FIRE WALL
TAIWAN
sales@aaeon.com.tw
COVER GATEFOLD, 98
ADYTIA INFOTECH LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
INDIA
security_spr@cpplusworld.com
61
AIMETIS CORP.
SOFTWARE
CANADA
info@aimetis.com
85
ARECONT VISION
CAMERA
USA
apac.sales@arecontvision.com
FRONT COVER, 15, 26, 27 AXIS COMMUNICATIONS AB
NETWORK VIDEO SOLUTIONS
SWEDEN
contact-sap@axis.com
28, 29
CNB TECHNOLOGY INC.
CCTV
KOREA
korea@cnbtec.com
19
COMMAX CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
KOREA
hkki@commax.com
7, 12
DAHUA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
CHINA
overseas@dahuatech.com
5
DYNACOLOR INC.
IP CAMERA/ NVR
TAIWAN
info@dynacolor.com.tw
51
EVERFOCUS ELECTRONICS CORP.
CAMERA / DVR / IP CAMERA
TAIWAN
marketing@everfocus.com.tw
25
FLIR SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
HONG KONG
flir@flir.com.hk
77
CHINA
sales@fjsmt.com
TAIWAN
sales@gkbsecurity.com
91
FUZHOU FRAN M&E TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. DOME COVER IP CAMERA / NVR / HD SDI CAMERA / HD GKB SECURITY CORPORATION SDI DVR HDPRO CO., LTD. CCTV
KOREA
sales@hdprocctv.com
11, 46, 47
HIKVISION DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
CHINA
overseasbusiness@hikvision.com
63
INFINOVA
CCTV
HONG KONG
sales-hk@infinova.com
41
MILESTONE SYSTEMS
SURVEILLANCE
DENMARK
sk@milestonesys.com
73
MINRRAY INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
CAMERA / SPEED DOME
CHINA
minrray@mingricctv.com
9
NETWORK VIDEO TECHNOLOGIES
TRANSMISSION
USA
info@nvt.com
4
PANASONIC SYSTEM NETWORKS CO., LTD.
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
JAPAN
-
8
PELCO ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
SINGAPORE
joyce.oon@schneider-electric.com
21
QNAP SYSTEMS,INC.
NVR/ VMS
TAIWAN
nvr@qnap.com
83
RIFATRON CO., LTD.
DVR
KOREA
contact@rifatron.com
31, 53
ROBERT BOSCH (SEA) PTE LTD. SECURITY SYSTEMS
SURVEILLANCE
SINGAPORE
apr.securitysystems@bosch.com
INSIDE FRONT COVER, 1
SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD.
CCTV / DVR
KOREA
apriler@samsung.co.kr
6
SHENZHEN TVT DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
CHINA
overseas@tvt.net.cn
17
SONY ELECTRONICS ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.
NETWORK MONITORING SOLUTIONS
SINGAPORE
pro.info@ap.sony.com
95
TVLOGIC CO., LTD.
DVR
KOREA
yshong@tvlogic.co.kr
79
WEBGATE INC.
DVR
KOREA
support@webgateinc.com
SURVEILLANCE STORAGE
TAIWAN
patrick.lo@wdc.com
87
112, INSIDE BACK COVER WESTERN DIGITAL TAIWAN CO., LTD.
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ADVERTISER
MAJOR ITEM
COUNTRY
97
GIGA-TMS INC.
RFID MODULE / LOCK / READER
TAIWAN
promag@gigatms.com.tw
BACK COVER
HID GLOBAL
CARD, CARD READER
USA
asiasales@hidglobal.com
59
HUNDURE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
READER
TAIWAN
overseas@hundure.com
10
LI SHYANG TECH CO.,LTD
ELECTRIC LOCKS
TAIWAN
Is@home-safe.com.tw
93
SUPREMA INC.
FINGERPRINT
KOREA
sales@supremainc.com
45
VOIM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
FINGERPRINT
KOREA
sales@ten-bio.com
INTRUSION ALARM PAGE NO.
ADVERTISER
MAJOR ITEM
COUNTRY
39
OPTEX CO., LTD.
DETECTOR / SENSOR
JAPAN
y-hamamoto@optex.co.jp
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ADVERTISER
MAJOR ITEM
COUNTRY
23
ETHERWAN SYSTEMS, INC.
TRANSMISSION
TAIWAN
info@etherwan.com.tw
67
OT SYSTEMS LTD.
TRANSMISSION
HONG KONG
sales@ot-systems.com
32, 33
PIXELPLUS CO., LTD.
SEMICONDUCTOR
KOREA
kahn@pixelplus.com
101
ROBERT BOSCH (SEA) PTE LTD. SECURITY SYSTEMS
FIRE DETECTORS
SINGAPORE
apr.securitysystems@bosch.com
2, 3, 54, 55
SONY CORPORATION SEMICONDUCTOR GROUP
SEMICONDUCTOR
JAPAN
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