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“You want to allow and encourage innovation, so a lot of options are good for that, but then you lose the ability for products to work easily together.” Tobin Richardson, President and CEO, the Zigbee Alliance. Unified Protocols Will Build Future Smart Home, p.20
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UNIFIED
PROTOCOLS WILL BUILD
FUTURE SMART
HOME
Smart Building & Home
Delivering Better Elderly Care with IoT
Market Update
Data compiled by the US Population Reference Bureau shows that 82 countries are projected to have at least 20 percent of their population aged 65 and older by 2050, versus 13 countries in 2018.
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A wide range of companies showcased new smart home systems, devices and technologies at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), with lifestyle and security products dominating the offerings.
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Is voice search optimization is the new SEO?
According to new report, by the end of next year,about half of the interactions you have with computers will be made via voice.
What are some common security issues in IIoT?
While IIoT has transformed manufacturing, with so many connected devices in place it introduces cybersecurity risks.
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Market Report: Security in the Adriatic Region In an effort to come up with a genuinely credible analysis of the security market in the Adriatic region, we gave preference to professional experience, and not just “any” experience, but that accrued by sales, marketing and business development managers of the leading global companies.
EDITOR’S NOTE
IoT is Changing Businesses, but Security Remains at the Core The internet of things (IoT) has changed a lot about the way we live our lives. We have become used to relying on apps to help us carry out tasks such as finding taxis, looking for nearby parking spaces, or even purchasing groceries. In addition to our personal lives, IoT has also had a big impact on our homes and businesses. A connected smart home gives us greater convenience and comfort through automation and personalized services. A connected restaurant allows guests to order and pay on their smartphones. However, when it comes to the requirements of users, security and safety remain at the top of the list. Home security is a prerequisite for a smart home system, along with energy efficiency. In retail outlets, a smart camera with face recognition or sensors can provide a lot of data related to business intelligence to help managers understand their customers. However, if the system can’t detect shoplifting or abnormal behavior, the “smart” in smart retail is meaningless. A connected office can save a lot of expenditure on electricity, paper, and manpower. However, without a good physical and digital access control system, the connected office is pointless. Security still plays a major role in the connected world and it should remain a necessity for all businesses. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JILL LAI
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EDITORIAL TEAM EXECUTIVE EDITOR ADAM GRAUDUS Smart sensors, such as smart street lighting, can allow municipal authorities to sharpen service provision. While governments may believe additional surveillance has only benevolent goals, addressing and engaging public concerns over privacy should remain at the heart of any smart city project.
SENIOR REPORTER WILLIAM PAO Various statistics indicate aging has become a dominant trend. As a result, caring for the elderly has emerged as a top issue. Thanks to the internet of things (IoT) and related sensors/systems, seniors can live with greater peace of mind at home.
REPORTER JOHN LIU More manufacturers are adopting the latest internet of things (IoT) technology. This means data generated on the factory floor is sent to a company’s IT system for analysis. To make this happen, manufacturers will need to figure out the best way to link the operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems.
STATS & FIGURES
a&s shares the latest industry research figures and analysis for industry players to gain a holistic view of the market.
Global Safe City Market to Hit US$29.6 B by 2022 The global safe city market in 2017 — the latest year for which full figures were available — was worth US$16.2 billion, and is projected to reach $29.6 billion by 2022, according to IHS Markit.
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he Asia Pacific is the biggest regional market for safe city products, making up close to 50 percent of the
global market, with $7.7 billion in revenue in 2017. Explosive growth in urban populations, strong GDP expansion, and an often top-down governance
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structure for projects in China, India, Pakistan, and Singapore, were identified as key drivers of growth in the region. Behind the Asia Pacific was North America and Europe in second and third place, respectively, with a combined share nearing 40 percent. The Middle East & Africa region and the Latin America region by comparison, each made up less than 10 percent of the total safe city market. Video surveillance constituted the largest segment of the safe city market, making up 45 percent of global safe city revenue in 2017. Surveillance
infrastructure was identified as critical to safe city projects, as a large portion of analytics and operational procedures were driven by surveillance inputs. I H S p r e d i c t e d t h a t LT E broadband used for critical communications would be the fastest growing segment, with compound annual growth expected to exceed 30 percent between 2017 and 2022. Economic growth and rapid urbanization were cited as macro factors in the increasing demand for integrated safe city systems. Such systems could also complement multiagency approaches to crime reduction and security.
Global Smart Highway Market to Reach US$53.1 Billion by 2023
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Smart Display Market: 34% CAGR to 2025 predicted
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he global smart display market is expected to grow from US$861 million in 2017 to $6.1 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 34.0 percent, according to research from MarketsandMarkets. The report cited smart speakers’ success in acting as a gateway to the adoption of other smart home gadgets, as well as the implementation of artifical intelligence (AI) in smart home devices and increasing demand for internet of things (IoT)-enabled smart appliances, as market drivers. Demand for smart rearview mirrors would see the automotive sector account for the largest share through 2025, the report said. Increasing use of smart mirrors and smart signage is also slated to contribute to market growth.
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he edge data center market is set to grow from its current market value of more than US$4 billion to over $13 billion by 2024, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights. Increased deployment of edge computing and the need for a greater control of data has enhanced edge data center market penetration across numerous industry verticals worldwide. Continuous growth of the IT and telecommunications, healthcare, banking and energy segments have gradually propelled market revenue over the last few years Growing popularity of online streaming services has also benefited the edge data center industry, as caching web applications or content on servers nearer to the market allows for high-quality and high-bandwidth services.
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Global Access Control Market to Reach US$16.6 Billion 2025
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he global access control market is predicted to reach US$16.6 billion by 2025 — a CAGR of 13.2 percent on 2017’s $6 billion, according to Research and Markets. The research firm cited the switch from closed proprietary solutions to open IP solutions, alongside the integration of access control with other services and systems, as key drivers of Global Access market growth. Control Market Government initiatives to fight 18 16.6 possible security breaches, as 16 well as implement safe city 14 infrastructure, would also 12 contribute to market growth, 10 the report said. 8 High disposable incomes in the 6 U.S., in addition to increasing 6 concerns over crime rates, 4 would see North America 2 become the most dominant 0 region in the access control 2017 2023 market, according to the report. Source: Research and Markets US$ Billion
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INFRASTRUCTURE | LAW ENFORCEMENT | RETAIL | RESIDENTIAL | TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
ULISSE EVO: The Next Stage of PTZ Camera Evolution from Videotec
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ideotec announces the ULISSE EVO camera, another technologically innovative step forward in their pursuit of increasingly high-performance and reliable video surveillance products. This new versatile PTZ camera offers performance, competitiveness and design at an unprecedented level. The result of meticulous and dedicated planning, ULISSE EVO is a combination of technology and design that guarantees the highest levels of security for monitoring urban areas, critical infrastructures, transport, traffic and railways (in accordance with the railway standards). The Super low-light, Full HD, 1080p, 60 fps IP camera with 30x optical zoom and integrated Delux technology offers unbeatable clear and detailed images with vivid colors, day or night. The camera’s motion detection function, with masking of privacy zones, allows intelligent management and immediate raising of alarms if an unwanted intrusion is detected.
ULISSE EVO can operate with maximum efficiency constantly, even in presence of hostile environmental conditions and temperatures from minus 40 to 65 degrees Celsius. The IK10 and IP66/IP67/IP68 protection ratings guarantee maximum resistance to dust and severe weather, hard impacts and vandalism. The camera is also equipped with a wiper to ensure a clear view in any environmental conditions. An LED illuminator is available to give visibility even in total darkness. This comes as a separate accessory, with 850nm, 940nm or white light, and can be integrated directly into the unit. The camera will automatically recognize the type of illuminator installed and calibrate the light beam accordingly. ULISSE EVO stands out due to its modern, linear design that combines maximum strength and operational reliability with greatly reduced weight. This means easy and quick assembly, and therefore lower installation and maintenance costs. ULISSE EVO can be installed in different ways, even in the inverted position typical of the speed domes, using the large variety of brackets and adaptors available to satisfy every installation need. The brackets are also available with quick connectors for Ethernet/PoE, for power and I/O, which allow fast and easy installation operations. ULISSE EVO is available in two standard colors, black or gray-white, to suit specific application requirements. The new ULISSE EVO camera is available on the market now.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Motorola Solutions Helps German Federal Police Improve Investigations
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otorola Solutions will equip the German federal police with its Si500
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Video Speaker Microphone and a digital evidence management software solution. The technology will help law enforcement officers and citizens to be better protected and will improve incident investigations. The Motorola Solutions Si500 combines a body-worn video camera, a remote speaker microphone that connects to the officer's two-way radio and a smart interface in a single device, reducing the load police officers have to carry when on patrol. As part of the roll-out, 2,300 Motorola Solutions Si500 devices will be
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delivered by the end of 2020. They will complement the Motorola Solutions TETRA digital two-way radios solutions that are already being used by the German federal police. “Law enforcement officers are facing increasing challenges today to ensure the safety of citizens. Our Si500 Video Speaker Microphone with integrated body-worn camera provides a best-in-class solution to tackle these challenges and increase the safety of first responders and citizens,” said Axel Kukuk, Germany country manager, Motorola Solutions.
US$2.4 billion invested in startups in the smart building sector in 2018
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RESIDENTIAL RETAIL
Miniso Maps Retail Trends with Hikvision Cameras
2GIG System Provides Peace of Mind in Minimalist New Mexico Home
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he management team at Miniso had a number of specific questions they needed answers to in order to make the stores successful in the cut-throat high street environment. How do we know if our marketing strategy is working? What is the conversion rate of purchases? What are the "hot areas" of the store, and do these actually represent best-selling products? Miniso turned to Hikvision AI products, with a solution built by Polish reseller Volta, including people counting cameras, fisheye cameras and NVRs. These were all coordinated using the HikCentral software platform. A people counting camera in each store counts people passing by, while another counts people entering and leaving. Miniso’s management can then look into the causes of these numbers, along with sales figures, to form a picture. Using ceiling installation of several fisheye cameras, the system can generate heat maps. This helps managers to see where “hot areas” are, helping them to allocate products in the optimal place for promotion. All the information provided by the system is coordinated, and business information on both layout and original image can be overlaid in Miniso’s HQ in Warsaw. The professional video management platform allows managers to access the information from different offices and mobile applications anywhere.
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hen Andrew and Crystal Glen decided to build a new home just east of Albuquerque, New Mexico, they decided to take something familiar with them: the reliable 2GIG security system that they had purchased and maintained through the home security professionals at Link Interactive. According to homeowner Andrew Glen, the couple had been so happy with their previous GC2-based 2GIG systems that they didn't need
to consider other brands. They only wanted to upgrade the control panel to the more robust GC3. The Glens enjoy the ability to disarm the 2GIG system remotely when family stops by, and the connected thermostats also allow for remote management of climate. The security system uses a number of 2GIG sensors and modules to provide all the features the family requires: Connected to the GC3 main control panel are two secondary SP1 touchscreens, a SMKT3 smoke/heat/freeze sensor, a GB1 glass break sensor, two RE206 garage tilt sensors, and 13 DW door/window sensors. The three individual thermostats were provided by Alarm.com and are fully controlled and monitored through the GC3 panel and mobile app.
TRANSPORT
Dubai Airport Uses Omnicast for Surveillance
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ubai Airports has over 6,500 cameras on the Genetec Omnicast system at Dubai International and another 1,200 cameras at Al Maktoum International. The open-architecture video surveillance system allowed Dubai Airports to preserve existing analog investments by adding IP encoders, while also installing newer IP camera models over time. Dubai Airports was also able to integrate with the flexible video system with existing third-party access control systems. Since each subsystem has been installed independently, Dubai Airports uses the Federation feature to easily access any camera throughout the airports as if they were all part of a single system. The most significant benefit has been the ability to maintain the highest level of system availability. The intuitiveness and complete reliability of the 8,000-camera system has assured Dubai Airports that its continued system expansion will never be limited. Operators connect to a multicast IP address of the video stream which is shared amongst all users. This helps to minimize network traffic adds reliability in this massive installation. Using Plan Manager, operators can quickly find cameras, change a camera’s field of view or respond to alarms directly from a map of a specific terminal or concourse.
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See Who’s at the Door from Your Smartphone!
Smart doorbells and video intercoms for homes and buildings allow users to see, hear, and speak with whoever is outside, from any location. Accompanying smartphone apps also provide live feeds, as well as the ability to revisit recorded footage and door event logs — all at your fingertips.
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FOR HOMES (1) Nest Hello Nest Labs Simply by replacing an existing wired doorbell, Nest Hello delivers HD front door footage from morning until night. With Nest Hello’s HDR video functionality, you can see sharp details even in dark areas. 24/7 streaming lets users check in anytime, as well as go back and look at snapshots from up to 3 hours before. It also recognizes family and friends of the homeowner and sends on-time alerts to notify their visits. For clear audio quality, Nest Hello features noise and echo cancellation. Prerecorded responses are also available. URL: nest.com
(2) Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell Netatmo With the Apple HomeKit-compatible Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell, users can see and respond to whoever is at the door in three very easy ways: through the Netatmo smartphone app, the Apple Home app, or via voice command using Siri. The home is also protected through the doorbell’s 1080p HD camera and wide 160-degree field of view. The Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell alerts users to any suspicious persons at the door or in the front yard, and does not require professional installation. URL: www.netatmo.com
(3) Ring Video Doorbell Pro Ring The Video Doorbell Pro by Ring features 1080p HD video, live view, two-way audio, and has a 160-degree field-of view. Its customizable motion sensors can focus on critical zones based on users’ adjustment, and send motion-activated alerts to a smartphone, tablet, or desktop whenever someone passes through the door. Video Doorbell Pro requires a Wi-Fi connection and is compatible with Amazon Alexa, iOS, Mac and Android devices. URL: ring.com
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(4) EZVIZ DB1 Ezviz
EZVIZ’s DB1 is a 3-megapixel (2048×1536 video resolution) Wi-Fi-enabled smart doorbell that answers the door through prerecorded messages even when the homeowners are not in. With a built-in PIR motion sensor, 5-meter night vision, and an IP65 weatherproof rating, the DB1 is ready to withstand all types of conditions. Through the EZVIZ app or EZVIZ Studio, users can view and playback video history, as well as receive instant alerts and communicate in real-time — all from a single platform.
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(7) Aiphone GT-DMB-N Aiphone The GT-DMB-N is a three-in-one video entrance station and NFC reader that is part of Aiphone’s GT Series multitenant video intercom system. It is equipped with a PTZ camera which captures a 170-degree wide-angle view, and the keypad allows for direct dialing and access authorization. The system can also replace concierge staff, as it allows for direct communication between buildings within the same logical network. With NFC programming, tenant directories can be updated promptly with an Android device. URL: www.aiphone.com
(8) ButterflyMX ButterflyMX
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(6) Siedle Vario S. Siedle & Söhne Featuring the new Camera 80, Siedle Vario’s modular functions offer clear and bright footage, and allow users to call, listen, see and talk to building visitors. The day/night switchover function changes in the darkness to the true monochrome mode, enhancing light sensitivity for the capturing. With the Siedle smartphone app, door access can be managed easier as users can see front-door video, remotely grant door access, switch views between other surveillance cameras, and control other connected building control systems. URL: www.siedle.com
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FOR BUILDINGS
The Ikall entrance panel from Comelit is a modular door solution with the option of a touch screen and audio/video recording. The Comelit app allows users to remotely respond to calls from an entry station, make intercom calls, view recorded videos from the entry station and control the opening of gates and doors. The in-app “Video Memory” function enables recording and viewing of videos from external units and CCTV cameras. The app also provides the ability to control lighting, gates, barriers, and other smart building controls.
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The ButterflyMX is a building intercom and access control system that can make records for visitor management, package delivery and property management. ButterflyMX can also bolster building security through the integration of elevators or smart locks to individual units. From the ButterflyMX’s smartphone app, users can easily view door-release logs, make video calls and grant visual keys to temporary visitors. The solution is suitable for a multitude of applications, such as commercial office buildings, school dormitories, or residential communities.
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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.
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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. Source: Tvilight
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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 nsors 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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Despite increasing consumer interest, growth in the smart home market has been slower than hoped, with some laying blame with the excessive number of competing smart home standards and a lack of interoperability between devices. Regionally, the U.S. is leading the smart home market in growth and adoption. Research from Parks Associates found that among households with broadband, 26 percent in the U.S owned smart home devices, compared with only 16 percent in the U.K. Still, the global smart home market is expected grow, reaching US$151.4 billion by 2024, up from $76.6 billion in 2018, according to MarketsandMarkets. Growth is attributed to a number of factors, including the large base of internet users, increased adoption of smart devices, the importance of home monitoring, and the need for better energy savings. BY Eifeh Strom, Freelancer (with Jill Lai)
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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.
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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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THE IMPORTANCE OF DATA INTEGRITY AND DATA S
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ata integrity is paramount in today’s data-driven business environment. The abundance of data now available has made it a struggle for companies to keep up with the
challenges of data integrity and security. However, with businesses making important decisions based on constantly growing stashes of data, decision makers need to know their data is reliable and accurate.
Informatica on the Best Way to Ensure Enterprise Data Integrity Steve Holyer, Data Security and Data Governance Specialist at Informatica, talks about the importance of data integrity in enterprise environments and what measures can be enlisted take to ensure it.
IDC estimates there will be 175 zettabytes of data generated worldwide by 2025 — up from 33 zettabytes in 2018. The vast majority of this data will go unused, since the computing power needed to analyze
Steve Holyer, Data Security and Data Governance Specialist, Informatica
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t is important to treat enterprise data like an important asset. Like with significant capital and operational investment, companies should make an inventory of its data, assess its value and maximize its use, said Steve Holyer, Data Security and Data Governance Specialist at Informatica. It is also important to understand that executives make key business decisions based on this data, meaning it needs to be accurate and consistent to ensure decisions can be made with peace of mind. From the day it is created, data undergoes different events throughout its lifecycle. “It’s likely to be modified and updated on numerous occasions having passed through multiple systems. Each new touchpoint, whether that’s a human interaction, compromised hardware, data transfer or virus can compromise your data’s integrity,” he said. This is why data integrity must be a priority for enterprises, starting with the initial design of the data systems and throughout the lifecycle of the data. Doing so makes it easier to protect the accuracy and consistency of the data. There are many steps involved in achieving this, including: thinking about how the technology within a business can interlink; how data is passed to minimize data integration risk; and how a system might recover from and correct errors in the data that comes from technology. “Data integrity starts at the beginning of your project when you design the database and its standard rules, and its efficacy is sustained through ongoing validation and error detection schedules,” Holyer explained. Data integrity needs to be part of a thoughtful process, not afterthought, as happens in many organisations. This is achieved, he said, through establishing practices at the outset around
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data cleaning and maintenance; good and ongoing training around data entering; making all users accountable for good data quality; and establishing robust data validation rules to control the values that can be entered into their system. Many of the tools needed to ensure data integrity can be incorporated into a company’s hardware solutions. However, software solutions also play a major role. One example is through data governance. To ensure good data governance, companies need to look at the “collecting of data, revising and standardizing it, and making it good for use,” Holyer said. Good data governance can then ensure an organization’s information assets are
SECURITY IN ENTERPRISES such an amount doesn’t exist. In a business environment, unused data could amount to untapped revenue and profits. In this article we talked to three companies that specialize in data integrity
“formally, properly, proactively and efficiently managed throughout the enterprise to secure its trust and accountability.” It can also ensure critical data is available at the right time to the right person, in a standardized and reliable form. In turn, this can improve productivity and efficiency in an organization and help to maintain data integrity. Holyer pointed to other softwarebased solutions that can also help enterprises ensure data integrity. For example, using an enterprise data catalog, such as Informatica’s machine-lear ning-based dat a catalog, allows an organization to organize and classify data across different departments, applications and data warehouses; whether they be on-premises or on the cloud. It also provides enterprises with a comprehensive overview of all its data assets. Data deletion solutions are also crucial since the amount of data gathered multiplies on a daily basis. This is not only a problem in terms of sheer volume, but also in terms of data integrity — with an endless amount of data coming in, maintaining the accuracy and consistency of that data becomes increasingly difficult. Without a comprehensive strategy to deal with data volumes, Holyer said the costs associated with managing the data for your applications portfolio and its required infrastructure could put a burden on an enterprise’s IT budget.
Everyone is saying it — data is the oil of the 21st century. But this is only true if the integrity of that data is intact.
and data security. We got their perspectives — both hardware and software — on what can be done to ensure enterprises’ data is not only secure but also of the best quality. BY Eifeh Strom, Freelancer
SAS Addresses Best Practices for Enterprise Data Governance David Smith, Head of GDPR Technology, SAS U.K. & Ireland talks about best practices for enterprise data governance and the role of GDPR.
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nsuring data integrity in enterprise environments is a never-ending process. Whether using cloud or local storage, enterprises need to know where and how its data is being stored. They also need to understand that as their data infrastructure grows and becomes more complex, data integrity must be constantly monitored and improved upon. David Smith, Head of GDPR Technology at SAS U.K. & Ireland said data “left out of sight” could be vulnerable to attack. Additionally, there is a lot of data that does not get cleansed or standardized and therefore goes unused and wasted. “In order to understand and protect the data on your network, you need good quality data management solutions to help work out what and where it is,” Smith said. These solutions are an important part of monitoring and improving the health of a business’s data. For example, business rules can be established to ensure the longevity of good
David Smith, Head, GDPR Technology, SAS U.K. & Ireland
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hen choosing a security solution for K–12 schools, awareness of a campus's needs is vital. For instance, while shooting incidents in schools have received much attention in recent times, there are more common issues like bullying that need to be dealt with more frequently.
Once there is a clear understanding of the requirements, the challenges faced in the effective implementation of a visitor management solution should be studied. This could include difficulties in retrofitting devices, since several schools have buildings that were built before modern security technology came into existence.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT VISITOR MANAGEMENT SOLUTION FOR K–12 SCHOOLS
With the number of security incidents in schools continuing to rise, effective visitor management is integral to protecting students, staff, and assets. There are several visitor management solutions for K–12 schools on the market now, but customers should be able to distinguish key features in order to buy the best.
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In this article, we take a look at the major security requirements in K–12 schools and what customers should look for when buying visitor management solutions.
BY Prasanth Aby Thomas, Consultant Editor
Threats and Challenges in K–12 Visitor Management Shootings incidents are a major concern for schools. However, there are other issues as well.
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s security threats continue to rise and efficient operational technology becomes a priority, visitor management solutions are rising in popularity. According to Research and Markets, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 15 percent from 2017 to 2025. Government regulations that are becoming more and more stringent, and an increased need for paperless management of operations, are factors that are driving this growth. Th e e d u c a tio n se c tor i s one of t he biggest consumers of visitor management solutions. K–12 schools in particular are increasingly becoming
interested in this sector after recent shooting incidents on campuses led to calls for better security for students and assets.
What are the Major Concerns in K–12 Schools Now?
Several reports suggest that shooting incidents are one of the major security issues that K–12 schools are struggling to deal with at present. According to the Educator’s School Safety Network (ESSN), a nonprofit organization for school safety, in the 2017–2018 school year more than 3,659 threats and incidents of violence occurred in American K–12 schools. While this number itself is concerning, what’s even more worrisome is that it’s more than the previous year. There was a 62-percent increase in the threats recorded in 2017–2018 compared to 2016–2018. If this wasn’t alarming enough, the number of actual security incidents has gone up 113 percent over the same period. “Concurrent with these troubling findings, school administrators and law enforcement officials find themselves in the untenable position of having to make critical decisions about the validity of threats with little to no threat assessment protocols, few established best practices, outdated procedures, and typically, a complete lack of education-based school safety training,” ESSN noted. “In the wake of the Parkland shooting, gun-related issues and law enforcement solutions have become the central focus to the exclusion of a comprehensive, all-hazards approach to both violence prevention and response.”
Other Concerns That Schools Need to Deal With
Beyond issues like active shooters, there are other concerns that schools have to deal with even more frequently. According to Kevin Allen, President of LobbyGuard Solutions, with regard to visitor management solutions, a common issue that schools have to deal with is understanding who comes to collect a student. This can be of significance in cases where there is a custody dispute between parents. Some industry professionals are of the opinion that the fear of gun violence has overshadowed other more common concerns in schools that should be dealt with strictly. These include sexual assault, cyberbullying and social isolation. There are also issues like fire, natural disasters and, in the context of visitor management, intruders.
Challenges in Managing Visitors
Identifying and verifying people who enter a location is key to visitor management in K–12 schools. The challenge here is to know who should be allowed in, especially when there are cases where the people who have custody of a child changes frequently. “Children represent a particularly vulnerable population since their ability to communicate information about family situations is limited, and situations can change quickly,” said Denis Petrov, CEO of IDScan.net. “Schools need to know who is allowed inside at any given point in time, and, moreover, they must have a way to collect this information and distribute it to school staff in real time.” Petrov added that if a school has strong security presence at the entrance but no way to identify who is entering, they may allow the wrong person into the school. For example, someone who was authorized to pick up the child one day may be prohibited the next. The challenge is in collecting the right information and the sharing it in real time.
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Market Update :
SECURITY IN THE ADRIATIC REGION
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nlike last year's Adriatic market report, this time we opted to ask only the representatives of international companies for their opinions, since these businesses link manufacturers and local firms and thus find themselves in touch with developments at both a global and local level. At the same time, almost all of our interviewees are in charge of several countries in the southeastern Europe, which, in terms of the market size, gives us broader coverage and greater relevance. When it comes to companies, we interviewed the representatives of the leading global manufacturers of security equipment: Hikvision, Dahua, Bosch, Axis, Avigilon, Milestone, Vivotek, Sony, Cambium Networks, ATEÏS Europe, FLIR Systems and ComNet.
In our desire to come up with a genuinely credible analysis of the security market in the Adriatic region, we gave preference to professional experience, and not just “any” experience, but that accrued by sales, marketing and business development managers of the leading global companies.
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Growing Opportunities in the Adriatic Security Market All of twelve of the marketing and business development managers we interviewed agreed the Western Balkans market was growing, with inflows of EU funds, economic recovery, increased general awareness of security and innovative technologies and solutions, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and H.265 +, all mentioned as drivers of growth.
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arco Grasselli, Regional Manager for Southeast Europe at ComNet, said the market in the Adriatic region was growing not only in numbers, but also in ter ms of technical demands. “Video surveillance is increasingly turning to IP, and more focus is placed on the durability of devices and systems.” M i l e s t o n e r e c o r d e d ave r a ge growth of over 25 percent in the region, with the company’s sales manager for Central and Eastern Europe Bor islava Kenarova singling out their “open approach and the good collaboration with our community partners, channel partners and distributors.”
Race to the Bottom
However, as in previous years, the biggest obstacle to the development of the Adriatic region’s security market has been the practice of
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lowering prices at the expense of quality, described by Pierpaolo Piracci, Distribution Manager for Italy and South Eastern Europe at FLIR Systems, as a “race to the bottom.” Antun Krešimir Buterin, Marketing Manager for the Adriatic region at Hikvision, said “even in Slovenia and Croatia the economy is not as developed as in Western European countries. So we are sometimes forced to offer more budget and mid-price equipment in comparison with some European markets, because a large portion of end users still make decisions based on the lowest price criterion.” Andrej Čuraković, Regional Sales Director for the Balkans and Middle Europe at Avigilon, agreed, saying “poor purchasing power is still one of the factors that affects our business segment.” But Aleksandar Dobnikar, BDM & Sales at SONY Video Security Solutions for BT/SSY-EU, noted a shift in the market, saying “system integrators have begun to consider the total value of ownership instead of the mere product price.” Another persistent problem was the political climate in the region, which Dženan Šabanović, Business Development Manager for the Adriatic Region at ATEÏS Europe, called “unstable.”
Dženan Šabanović, Business Development Adriatic Region, ATEÏS Europe
Andrej Čuraković, Regional Sales Director, Balkans and Middle Europe, Avigilon
Improving Customer Knowledge
Almost half of our interviewees said improving users’ knowledge about security products was crucial to success. “The Adriatic region is certainly recording growth in the field of security technology. It stems from the growing demands for expertise, experience and knowledge. Considering that prices have not acted as an obstacle for further development for quite some time now, we are left with a process of constant education aimed at end users, designers and implementers of security projects,” said Elis Hrkalović, Dahua’s Business Development Manager for Bosnia and Herzegovina. His competitors in the video surveillance field agree, with Hikvision’s Buterin saying that “fortunately, we are now more successful in educating security experts and an increasing number of end users who are slowly realizing that the price cannot be, and is not the one-and-only criterion for selecting equipment.” FLIR’s Piracci holds a similar view, saying “the main reasons are the lack of background knowledge about the thermal cameras for security applications and the mistaken perception that FLIR equipment is too expensive.” The final word about what our security market should aim for is left to Alexander Dobnikar of Sony: “The future belongs to professional and highly educated system integrators who are able to meet customer demands and provide the best possible solution for customers’ requirements.”
Elis Hrkalović, Business Development Manager, Dahua Technology Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pierpaolo Piracci, Distribution Manager, Italy and South Eastern Europe, FLIR Systems
MOBILITY
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. BY Eifeh Strom, Freelancer
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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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What Companies Need to Know About IT/OT integration Linking a company’s operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) allows data from the factory floor to be used by AI or for cloud analysis. It also lets enterprises monitor the condition and performance of equipment more efficiently. BY John Liu
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T/IT integration encourages cooperation between departments with differing priorities, with increased dialogue potentially creating business oppor tunities. Another benefit of integration is increased network security, given that OT systems can now leverage the security mechanisms built into IT architectures.
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How Integration of OT and IT Systems Benefits Manufacturers Integration of IT and OT systems will increase the amount of data available for analysis. It has many benefits, including improved efficiency and more business opportunities.
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major driver of smart factories in the Industry 4.0 era is the integration of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). Integration allows data generated on the factory floor to be passed to a company’s enterprise software or the cloud for intelligent analysis. “Bringing IT technologies to the operational arena allows for improved visibility to hidden issues, optimization opportunities and process streamlining when using the right software,” said Kevin McClusky, Co-Director of Sales Engineering at Inductive Automation, which provides industrial automation software and solutions. Pierce Owen, Principal Analyst of the ABI Research Industrial Solution, agrees: “With IT and OT integrated, manufacturers can derive real business value from their operations data and easily exchange ideas based on that data, which leads to further innovation.” IT and OT integration can provide a “competitive edge,” and for some industries like the auto sector, companies lagging in IT and OT integration “have already fallen
behind,” Owen said. Owen cited Japanese auto parts manufacturer HIROTEC as an example. The company placed integration and cloud solutions in its Detroit plant, connecting CNC machines, inspection robots, force sensors, laser measurement devices, cameras and robotic arms. HIROTEC now generates automatic reports for the entire production line and predicts and prevents failures in critical systems using machine learning. IT and OT integration among manufacturers is set to increase, according to ABI Research. ABI estimated that about 12 million OT machines or assets were connected by the end of 2018. This number is forecast to reach 74 million by the end of 2023 and 550 million by the end of 2030. Emerging technologies like AI were driving IT/OT integration, McClusky said. “Over the past few years we've seen an even stronger push from CIOs and other key personnel in large companies to quicken the adoption as technologies such as Machine Learning, AI, and Deep Learning are opening up even more value to having OT data piped to IT systems.”
Checking Equipment With Accurate Data
IT/OT integration in many applications enables “direct assessment of the equipment condition and performance data, but only if you can accurately and consistently transfer that data from the equipment to an IT environment for analytics,” said Kristian Steenstrup, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner. He added there were “great opportunities to use OT data to assess equipment health and performance.” “Supplied with big data and AI, the cloud has endless computation power; however, this power is useful only if it is fed with accurate data. To make this happen, operators on the manufacturing floor have to verify the data. This is why IT and OT integration is required,” said Richard Hsia, Product Marketing Manager of IIoT Solution Team at Moxa, which specializes in industrial networking, computing and automation solutions. Integration allowed for remote monitoring of a machine’s overall equipment effectiveness via a cloud platform, said Jensen Wang, Assistant Manager at Moxa. “You can foresee what anomalies will happen to your production and machine and decide how to react to it promptly, such as predicting your machine failure beforehand with analytics and AI,” Wang explained, adding that the “prediction and reaction can then be automated to allow a company to adapt to a
Kristian Steenstrup, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Jensen Wang, Assistant Manager, Moxa
changing business environment as quickly as possible.” Thanks to IT/OT integration, companies can visualize data and factory operations can become more transparent. Inductive Automation’s McClusky said C-level executives could have access to “real-time dashboards with up-to-the-second production numbers for different facilities,” adding that companies would be able to identify operation inefficiencies as well as “hidden” reasons for downtime.
Bridging the Cultural Divide Between OT and IT Departments IT and OT systems are very different – not only in hardware and software used, but also in the mindset and priorities of their staff. Coordination between the two departments is critical to successful integration.
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nformation technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) integration can optimize equipment performance and produce financial gains. But issues such as cultural divides between departments must be overcome before successful integration can take place. The first challenge of IT/OT integration is addressing compatibility issues between different hardware and protocols. “When you walk onto a factory floor, you generally see dozens of types of machines from dozens of manufacturers, all communicating in proprietary protocols, making it impossible for them to exchange data with each other,” said Pierce Owen, Principal Analyst, Industrial Solutions, ABI Research . Given the situation, data exchanges with an IT system are even more difficult, Owen noted. Nonetheless, technology issues can be overcome with data consolidation and integration tools. Products on the market, such as Telit deviceWISE, Litmus Automation LoopEdge and
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The 4G LTE-M IP camera supports LTE Cat-M1 connectivity and incorporates a voice assistant to enable simultaneous real-time two-way audio and video streaming. The IP65-rated weatherproof camera is wire-free and has low power consumption. With support for night vision up to 8 meters, the camera provides clear video surveillance day and night. • LPWA network (LTE Cat-M1) connectivity • IP65 weather resistance • Wire-free — no power cord, no network wire • Night vision distance up to 8 meters • Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware update
The X Plus cameras feature a magnetic modular design that makes installation simple. With motorized PTRZ, extended 85-degree tilt range, DIS and shock detection with gyro sensors, and optional skin covers, you will soon discover why this is one of the most versatile camera lines on the market. • Max. 60fps@2 megapixels, Max. 30fps@5 megapixels (H.265/H.264) • Day & Night (ICR), WiseStreamII • Easy installation with modular design • Advanced video analytics, playback audio on event • Optional weather cap and skin covers
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The deep-neural network-based FaceMe AI facial recognition engine comes with cross platform SDK, allowing system integrators and solution providers to easily integrate facial recognition and facial-attribute detection to their applications. It has an accuracy rate of 98.41 percent and an error rate as low as 10-6. • Compatible with Windows, Linux, Android and iOS platforms • Supports anti-spoofing technology • Face Detection — generates highprecision face location rectangles from faces detected within an image • Face Landmarks — pinpoints up to 106 high-key facial points, allowing developers to create animated 3D models.
AG Neovo’s Neovo Signage Content Management System (CMS) creates and schedules signage campaigns, manages devices, and update content from an internet browser on a computer, tablet or smartphone. Users can access the CMS and manage one or thousands of Neovo Signage displays and media players from anywhere in the world. • Worldwide content access and device management with an internet browser • Dynamic and interactive signage apps are available for users to download • Cloud-based software for businesses • No technical skill required — drag and drop content to create campaigns SimCam
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OCULI www.luminite.co.uk
This battery-powered stand-alone PIR detector comes with a camera and is designed to provide visual verification in vulnerable areas where CCTV cannot be installed due to power and internet limitations. OCULi uses mobile phone networks and is fitted with a roaming SIM that picks up the strongest network signal to ensure fast delivery of images. • Powered by two lithium batteries with a lifespan of 6–9 months • Fitted with a VGA camera and IR LED • Receive alarm notifications and view events via the free OCULi app • Supports low-energy Bluetooth technology • Available with a speaker kit to make a live voice challenge after and event
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SimCam’s AI camera is equipped with Intel deep learning technology to avoid false alarms, and record and analyze images locally. The camera can detect any intruder within seconds with a 360-degree motorized gimbal, and can send phone alerts. The camera automatically switches to starlight level night vision at dusk to provide full visibility at night. • Dual-way audio • IP-65 weatherproofing • Free local storage • 1080p video quality and 5-megapixel photo quality • Sony IMX 1/2.3-inch 5-megapixel image sensor
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• Ambarella • Bosch Sensortec • Climax Technology • Cognitive Systems • Danalock • Essence • Fibaro • Good Way Technology • Leedarson • Nortek Security and Control • Qorvo • Resideo • Rigado • ThroughTek • Z-Wave Alliance • Zigbee Alliance
Smart Building & Home • Miotta • Climax Technology • MobileHelp
Smart & Safe City • Tvilight • Navigant Research • Frost & Sullivan • Current by GE
Industrial IoT • BriefCam • Gallagher
Mobility
• Iteris • Kapsch TraffiCom • Merit LILIN • Miovision • Rapid Flow Technologies • Sweco
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Market Update
• ATEÏS Europe • Avigilon • Axis Communications • Bosch • Cambium Networks • ComNet • Dahua Technology • FLIR Systems • Hikvision • Milestone • SONY Video Security Solutions • VIVOTEK
Security & IoT for Business
• Informatica • SAS U.K. & Ireland • Seagate Technology • LobbyGuard Solutions • IDScan.net • IdentiSys • Guidepost Solutions • SMRC • Defend Systems
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