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Volume XI • Issue 6 • February 2015 (118 pages including 6 for cover) Editor-in-Chief Lt Col Pritam Singh Mehta (Retd.)

Associate Editor Santosh Pathak

Dear Readers,

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Greetings from IndiaSAFE! Obama’s visit to India as the chief guest for our Republic Day parade hogged most of the headlines during the month. The two countries signed several pacts, and of most importance to the security industry is the development of the smart cities of Allahabad, Ajmer and Vishakhapatnam which will be done with the help of the United States Trade and Development Agency.

There are other countries that are eyeing the ‘smart city’ pie and notable among them is the ongoing discussion between Spain and India for developing Delhi into a smart city. Many argue that achieving the goal of developing 100 smart cities in India will require a lot more than just the right technologies. Indian cities lack the basic governance and physical infrastructure, and until these are in place, it would merely be a smart city in name and not in effect.

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Smart cities have to plan for economic growth alongside technology implementation, and it might be more worthwhile to revamp public services in phases rather than all at once; and once all are ready, it would be much easier to merge them all together to get the feel of a real smart city. Some Indian states are already experimenting with creating new cities with ‘smart’ elements, but irrespective of the manner in which it is done, there is a distinct viability of business opportunities in India for safety, security and fire equipment in the coming years.

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Unfortunately the Government of India has withdrawn the excise duty concessions on a number of items including Electronics (Chapter 84 & 85), which includes most security items, effective from January 1, 2015. The concession of 2% (reduced from 12% to 10%) was announced in February 2014 by the previous Government in their interim budget and was extended upto December 31, 2014.

The Security Promotion Group of India is making a strong plea for restoration of the concession. We all hope for some good news in the forthcoming budget.

Till we meet next month, happy reading and stay safe!

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What is Wide Dynamic Range and why Should Camera Specifiers Care?

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Five Key Requirements of Railway Trackside Backbone Networks

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NATIONAL ROUNDUP • Nanded to Become Smart City with Axis 18 • Digisol PoE Solutions

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NEC UNIVERGE® SV9000 Series Servers

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Ingram Micro’s New Relationship with LG Cameras

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CP PLUS at Vibrant Gujarat

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ZICOM Unveils ‘ZIMAN’

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Mistral’s Miniature Ethernet Switch

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• Indian Video Surveillance Market to Accelerate • Traffic InfraTech Expo 2015

• CP Plus Retains No. 1 Position

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Nanded one Step Ahead to become a Smart City with Intelligent Surveillance from Axis Communications

Cameras with central command and control systems and forensic analytics helped achieve high efficiency and tighter security

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has taken a step in the right direction by xis Communications has deployed curity and IT consultants. its intelligent video surveillance Commenting on the installation, G installing Axis solutions. We were able systems in Nanded, India, enabling the Sreekanth, Municipal Commissioner to deliver the required results to Nanded authorities to keep round the clock vigil of Nanded City said, “We were look- authorities with the help of Axis soluon the city. More than 100 cameras – 25 ing for a centralized video surveillance tions.”

The cameras that were installed inPTZ and 75 box type cameras have been solution that would help us protect our clude P1354 and Q6035-E. installed. These solutions “Nanded installation is in-line with our mission The AXIS P1354 network will not just help Nanded to provide smart solutions for a safer world. camera is a fixed day and authorities in securing the We are glad that our solutions are helping the night camera with superb residents but go beyond Nanded authorities to easily manage everything image and excellent video surveillance and help from traffic management to forensic analytics. quality, the Q6035-E is a them in intelligent disasBecoming a ‘safe city’ is the first step for any robust outdoor camera with ter management, faster city to become a ‘smart city.’”

HDTV 1080p, 20x optical response systems and fo– Sudhindra Holla zoom and high-speed pan/ rensic analysis apart from Country Manager, Axis Communications, India and SAARC tilt performance for coverother applications.

Nanded authorities were looking for residents, keep an eye on the tourist at- age of wide areas and great detail when solutions that would transform the city tractions and control traffic and crowd. zooming in.

Axis has also implemented its sointo a ‘safe city.’ They were looking for Axis solutions have helped us monitor lutions in Kolkata for city surveillance. a solution with a central command and the whole city from a central location control system that would help them im- and control all the systems centrally. The company, which started its Indian prove the overall operational efficiency With these solutions, we are seeing an operations in August 2007, provides and reduce manual intervention. Axis improvement in the operational effi- network video solutions for professional bagged the tender for the installation as ciency, response time and improvement installations across verticals. Some of its other customers in India include Café the solutions performed better in proof in the overall security.” of concept and the solutions ran on open Talking about the installation, Pras- Coffee day, the International Airports in platform, thereby making operations ad Patil, Director, MIPL said, “Security Chennai, Delhi and Hyderabad, Shivaji smoother. The installation was com- has become an important aspect in every Nagar bus terminus in Bangalore, D.Y. pleted through Samarth Security. Project city in India. Few cities have extensive Patil Stadium in Mumbai and ITC Welconsultants for the project are MIPL Se- surveillance solutions in place. Nanded come Group Hotels, among others.

Digisol Delivers Best-in-Class PoE Solutions

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oE is becoming an increasingly popular way of powering devices through an Ethernet cable/ port rather than using a separate mains supply. In today’s networked world every device is connected

on IP whether it’s wired or wireless. Wireless connectivity is equally important as wired connectivity since it provides mobility and more flexibility of deployments.

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structure are more like Wireless for LAN and Wired for HPC datacenters. Wireless Access Points are an integral part of any office LAN or hotel infrastructure today and aesthetics designs are adaptive in in-

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teriors. The only challenge faced earlier was power socket provisioning at each install points.

Similar is the challenge for IP surveillance solutions where IP cameras are mounted in key areas and need power connections. The benefit of IP video is that the same cable that is connected with the camera can also be used to power it, reducing the need for multiple cables to every camera, reducing clutter, and installation costs. PoE switches and adapters are useful for times when local power outlets are not available. Power is drawn from the power source near the switch and then routed over Ethernet cables. Digisol’s PoE solutions combine electrical power and Ethernet signal on CAT5E/ CAT6 cable and plugs into PoE capable APs/ cameras to power ON and feed signal. This provides a more unified solution by removing plugging adaptors and many wires.

PoE (Power over Ethernet) is basically a power extension via Ethernet cable. It requires a PoE switch or PoE adapters.

PoE switches will send power and data to either a PoE enabled device that can take power and data from a single Eth-

ernet cable and “Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a rapidly the attached PoE evolving technology that requires every switch; or a PoE component in the PoE ecosystem to keep terminal adapter up if it’s to be more widely adopted. New that splits the high-power standards require high-perpower out of the formance protection solutions. This new class of devices from Digisol delivers exEthernet cable cellent capability of PoE and we believe it will play an imporat the end of the tant role in the ongoing adoption of high power PoE.” line and con– Jayesh Kotak nects to a standVice President, Product Marketing, ard power input Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. on the networked device.

370W with 4, 8, 24 and 28 ports. These Digisol provides cutting edge PoE PoE products have wide application marsolutions for serving different PoE needs kets like entry level surveillance, entry in terms of power, distance and I/Os. For level wireless, IP surveillance for camend-to-end experience, Digisol has PoE puses and enterprises, PC connectivity solutions which are not only PoE switches and niche managed campus connectivbut also IP cameras and wireless access ity requirement. The list of DIGISOL points which are 100% PoE standard com- PoE Switches includes DG-FS1008PF/E, DG-GS1008PF, pliant. The various products in Digisol’s DG-FS1008PH, PoE range support different PoE outputs DG-FS1510HP, DG-FS1526HP, DGof 70W, 75W, 130W, 190W, 220W and GS1510HPE, DG-GS1526HPE, DGGS4628HP, DG-GS4526HP and DGGS4628SP. Smartlink Network Systems Ltd’s brand portfolio includes DIGILITE, DIGISOL & DIGICARE.

Announces Ultra Small Rugged 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch from Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions New pocket sized miniature switch reduces size by an astonishing 90%, and slashes weight 50%

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istral Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has announced the availability of the new miniature ParvusDuraNET 20-11 subsystem from Curtiss-Wright, which is the industry’s smallest and lightest rugged 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Switch subsystem. This fully man-

aged Layer 2+ switch is optimized for deployed defense, aerospace and civil ground vehicle and aircraft platforms that require extremely low size, weight and power (SWaP).

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chitectures into manned and unmanned platforms that must endure harsh environmental and noisy electrical conditions. It also provides system integrators with an extremely reliable Local Area Network (LAN) switching solution for technology refresh and new platforms.

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It’s ideal for connecting Ethernet-enabled embedded devices, including computers, cameras, sensors, and command-and-control equipment deployed in digital networked architectures at the network edge.

The DuraNET 20-11 performs optimally in the harshest conditions and is designed to comply with MIL-STD-704F, MIL-STD-1275D, MIL-STD-461F, and RTCA/ DO-160 for civil and military use. The compact subsystem is fully sealed, has no moving parts supports, and supports extended temperature opera-

tion (-40˚ to 85˚C) and resistance to high shock/ vibration, humidity, altitude, and dust/ water ingress. It sets a new standard for SWaP-optimization through the use of advanced PCB layout techniques and a highly integrated SOC that combines switch, management processing, and PHY functionality on a single highly reliable silicon device. MIL circular-type connectors make the DuraNET 20-11 ideal for applications where electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is critical for Ethernet, power, console, and zeroize signals. It also features integrated EMI/

power filtering to meet power input voltage, spikes, surges, transients.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.

Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, CurtissWright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 10,000 people worldwide.

Protect Your Valuables with Ritz: Godrej Security Solutions Next Generation Safe India’s first safe with built-in vibration sensor and local alarm

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odrej Security Solutions (GSS) has launched the high-end home safe – Ritz. With the latest in security technology, Ritz is the perfect product to safeguard valuables and prevent break-ins.

Ritz is ideal for home owners who are away from their homes through the day; it is specially designed to offer superior security. It comes with ‘i-buzz’ – an inbuilt alarm system that alerts the user in case the safe is tampered with.

Equipped with sophisticated features, the safe is available in two variants ‘Ritz Touch’ and ‘Ritz Bio.’ While the former provides a touch sensitive screen to input a 3-6 digit password the latter lets you access its contents using a biometric (fingerprint) lock.

Ritz offers secure storage as well as convenient access to cash, credit/ debit cards, jewellery and important documents among other valuables in elegant two toned interiors with soft touch fin-

“Godrej Security Solutions understands that there is a critical need to raise consumer awareness to adopt technologically advanced security products for better safety. The fact remains that proactively securing one’s household or office with intelligent security solutions is the need of the hour in India. With the launch of Ritz, we continue to prove that GSS is constantly evolving towards using better technology to meet the challenging security needs of today’s home owners.”

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ish with a storage organiser. The sleek LED display on the front with a ‘touch to activate’ option provides a next gen look to the product. A mechanical key is provided for password override in both the versions while Ritz Touch has a USB port for entry data retrieval.

GSS being a pioneer in the field of home security solutions, through its deep-rooted consumer insight and research, found that the solution is to empower the house owner and give him a sense of control and confidence so that he can act proactively to secure his home

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and loved ones. Ritz is one such example of this insight-driven innovation. The two variants Ritz Touch and Ritz Bio are

priced at Rs. 17,999 and Rs. 20,999 respectively.

The new range of Ritz is available

across leading retail, hardware showrooms and authorized distributors and dealers across India.

CP Plus Numero Uno brand in Video Surveillance Retains lion’s share in video surveillance Solutions: IHS Survey

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P PLUS, the global leader in advanced surveillance and security systems and solutions, and market leader with No. 1 market share in India, has retained its position in the security industry. In its latest report on the Indian market for security and video surveillance equipment, IHS Technology, a wellknown US based research firm identifies CP Plus as the largest supplier of video surveillance equipment in India.

The report positions CP Plus as one of the fastest growing brands in video security in India with an estimated market share of 21%, remotely followed by other players across all video surveillance categories including, Analog, IP, DVRs, NVRs, mobile DVRs, VDPs, video encoders, VMS etc. According to the IHS research, the top three suppliers of video surveillance equipment account for more than one-third of market revenues.

“As per the report, the market for video surveillance equipment in India is witnessing strong tailwinds and is expected to peak in 2016. It is expected to grow to $615.5 million in 2018. CP Plus India, as the most preferred brand in the video security solutions industry, is expected to reap the dividends of the robust growth indicators. We are all set to build on the momentum with novel and user friendly products for its customers,” said Aditya Khemka, Managing Director, CP Plus India.

IHS has been publishing reports on the world market for CCTV and video surveillance equipment since 2003. During this time, it has also published a number of reports focused on specific regional markets, including China, India, the Middle East, Russia and Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. This IHS report on video surveillance industry

includes equipment like security cameras (excluding thermal security cameras), DVRs, video matrix switchers, hardware NVRs, video encoders, VMS, monitors, CS mount lenses and housings in the video surveillance market.

CP PLUS range of solutions and products are monitoring millions of locations across the globe in diverse geographies, from highly sensitive defence locations, government buildings, vital infrastructures, transportation, hotels, educational institutes to homes with a satisfied customer base.

CP PLUS has also been ranked amongst Asia’s top 10 security and surveillance brands. CP PLUS’ success is largely attributed to its strong R&D in technology and its open ears to listen to its customers, thereby delivering them the best value proposition and solutions.

India conferred the ‘Security Knowledge Leader’ award from the NRI Institute

Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State of Culture & Tourism (Independent Charge) & Civil Aviation graced the NRI Divas as the Chief Guest

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4S India has won the ‘Security Knowledge Leader’ award from the NRI Institute. The coveted award was presented to G4S India at the 27th An-

nual Meet and Bharat Samman Awards Presentation, in New Delhi. Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent Charge) and Civil February 2015

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Aviation, graced the NRI Divas event as Chief Guest. Other eminent personalities in attendance included H.E. Michael Steiner (German Ambassador to India),

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Amar Singh (Leader, Samajwadi Party) and Joginder Singh (Former CBI Director).

The NRI Institute – Bharat Samman Awards for the Year 2014 were conferred on a group of select People of Indian Origin living in India and abroad for their outstanding achievement in their chosen field of activities, and for their contribution to the socio-economic development of India along with their adopted country of domicile.

Commenting on the achievement, Rupan Sidhu, Director – Corporate Affairs, G4S Corporate Services India Pvt Ltd said, “It is a moment of great pride for us. We thank the NRI Institute for creating such a platform that offers

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business advisory and consulting services for NRIs around the world, and acknowledges their contribution to the socio-economic development of India.”

“At G4S, it has been our constant endeavour to set benchmarks in the industry by providing personalized and unobtrusive service to every client, and such acknowledgements motivate us to continue with the same best practices in the future as well,” she added.

The awards were presented in various categories, and were judged by a panel of experts who evaluated the entries through a rigorous selection process.

G4S provides secure solutions such as manned guarding along with En-

terprise Security Services and Facility Management to diverse sectors such as IT, ITeS, healthcare, infrastructure, banking, diplomatic missions & embassies, residences, the hospitality sector, and communication firms, among others.

NRI Institute is a non-profit NGO Registered body of People of Indian Origin, founded in the Year 1989, that provides a platform for the Indians living in India and abroad. It promotes NRI investments in India and paves the way in this regard with an effective approach towards the Government and other authorities. The Institute highlights the achievements of NRIs and PIOs in their chosen field of activity.

Hochiki Europe Champions Fire Safety with Indian Expansion

ochiki Europe has expanded its product and service offering across India to support government led legislative changes creating demand from the industrial and hospitality sectors.

To mirror this world-leading approach, Hochiki Europe has created a series of comprehensive solutions, advice and education packages for both installers and specifiers of security technologies – noting the demands of “We have adapted and exthe Indian market. panded our offer in India to With a legacy spanning more give the most reliable and easy than 35 years, Hochiki Europe has to use solutions across a range a long standing presence in India of sectors which are willing to assess or reassess their existing approach to and will now strengthen its offer safety and futureproof their businesses for by promoting the use of products the long-term.” which meet both local and global – Rohit Harjani compliance regulations including: India Country Manager, Hochiki Europe Fire Detection Systems: As one of the world’s fastest grow- EN54 (LPCB, Vds), UL/FM and SIL ing economies, India is bolstering its approved.

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which promises a flexible system low in voltage, that is simple to install and maintain, and reduces costs of ownership dramatically. The system is all LIA approved.

The latest systems will be offered alongside Hochiki Europe’s core products to enable organisations across the country to comply with the ever changing legislation and ensure they protect assets as well as people.

“While new build projects are currently under the greatest scrutiny, it’s vital that our industries are prepared for increased legislation which could significantly alter the level of security that is currently utilised across all building types,” said Rohit Harjani, India Country Manager, Hochiki Europe.

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Atulya Chandra named General Manager of Honeywell Security Group Atulya to lead Honeywell Security Group operations across Asia Pacific

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oneywell announced that Atulya Chandra has been named as General Manager of Honeywell Security Group – Asia Pacific Region. Atulya will lead Honeywell Security Group across India, ASEAN, Pacific, Japan & Korea. He will report to Global President, Honeywell Security Group.

The new Asia Pacific region comprises four sub-regions – India, ASEAN, Pacific, Japan & Korea. The countries within these sub-regions are: ● India: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Bhutan. ● ASEAN: Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Brunei.

● Pacific: Australia and New Zealand ● Japan & Korea.

The Asia Pacific region encompasses diverse geographies across 19 countries, each with unique market dynamics, competitive environments and customer requirements.

In his new role, Atulya will drive Honeywell Security Group’s global vision and business strategy to strengthen customer relationships by offering customers security solutions that are tailored to their needs. Honeywell is a strong brand in the Asia Pacific security market and Atulya will drive growth to maintain its leadership position in the market.

Atulya joined Honeywell in 2008

and most recently he held the position of Regional Director of Honeywell Security Group in South Asia. Atulya has worked for several multinational clients in Asia and Europe gaining rich crosscultural experience.

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ment. ● Track work orders online. ● Worker enrollment and pass creation. ● Worker dashboard for real-time updates. ● Accurate work hours calculation with overtime. ● Generate reports using various filters.

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Indian Video Surveillance Market Growth to Accelerate

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he Indian market for video surveillance equipment exceeded $300 million for the first time in 2013 and is forecast to grow at an increasing rate over the next five years. This is according to a recently published report by IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) entitled ‘The Indian Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment.’

Much of the market growth is forecast to come from increased government spending. In June 2014, a new government was elected in India and it won enough seats to govern without the support of other parties. Such independence is expected to help the new government push through the difficult economic reforms that are necessary for India to return to higher rates of GDP growth. It is also expected to help push through spending on public projects which have previously struggled to gain final approval. Demand

for video surveillance equipment is therefore forecast to grow quickly in such end-user sectors as city surveillance, traffic monitoring, railways, and education.

Big plans have already been announced in each of these end-user sectors but nothing should be taken for granted. One complexity of the Indian market is that authorities often announce intentions to install video surveillance equipment before firm plans are in place. It can therefore take a long time from these announcements being made to tenders being issued and funding becoming available. Sometimes these projects never actually come to fruition as priorities change or funding is never approved. Sometimes the conditions of supply are too onerous for suppliers to bid (e.g., credit terms, warranty terms, maintenance terms).

One example of a large project that

has been delayed many times is a major city surveillance project in Mumbai that was planned to be started years ago and has been put out to tender four different times.

This is not the only challenge vendors face when doing business in India.

The market is very price sensitive and a highly fragmented supply base means that customers are able to choose from a wide selection of alternative products.

Nevertheless, the Indian market offers excellent growth opportunities for vendors with the right strategy. The market is forecast to almost double in size between 2013 and 2018. Furthermore, it is more open to foreign vendors than some other regional markets. Many of the big international brands already have a local presence in India but they are likely to expand and be joined by other international brands as the market continues to grow.

Traffic InfraTech Expo 2015

Traffic woes get world class solutions at the Expo.

A large number of national & international exhibitors displayed world class technology

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o foster the Central Government’s determination to modernise the country’s traffic infrastructure and management, Shankar Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development inaugurated the 4th edition of Traffic InfraTech Expo 2015 and the first Parking InfraTech 2015 on 7th January 2015.

The expo showcased the most com-

prehensive and definitive technology and systems on traffic and parking. The exhibition also displayed a live demo of some key path breaking products.

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Institute (CRRI), Asian Professional Security Association-India Chapter (APSA), Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU), Builders Association of India (BAI), National Association of Realtors (NAR), and Shopping Centre Association of India (SCAI).

Speaking on the occasion, Aggarwal

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said, “Urbanisation and urban mobility are some of the most pressing issues facing the country today. I am sure that Traffic Infra Tech Expo will be instrumental in providing good knowledge and awareness on the issues and related solutions.”

Asia’s largest International traffic show witnessed around 100 exhibitors from about 20 countries across the globe.

Apart from the exhibition, the expo also held conferences and seminars to enhance awareness about traffic management/ solutions, safety and integration of motorized vehicle with non-motorized vehicle and pedestrians. It also

catered to areas like traffic infrastructure, mass rapid transport, parking, toll systems, ITS, telematics and environment.

The Expo was organised

by Virtual Info Systems. Decisions makers Shankar Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development from concerned inaugurating Traffic InfraTech Expo 2015 ministries, government departments, in- ports, and public transport came under frastructure companies, traffic police de- one roof along with system providers, partments, and sectors like railways, air- consultants and system integrators.

Launches

UNIVERGE® SV9000 Series Communications Servers The newest evolution of its powerful communication platforms for small, medium and enterprise class businesses

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EC India Pvt. Ltd., a leading IT and network solution provider, recently announced the launch of UNIVERGE SV9000 series. UNIVERGE SV9000 series is the latest line of communications servers which has been launched in India. The new offerings will include the SV9100, SV9300, and SV9500 platforms, whichwill serve a range of customers from small and midsized businesses (SMBs) to large enterprise customers. Also launched were new terminals including the DT800 and DT400 series. Along with these launches, NEC India will also be launching the UT880, an innovative new-generation desk phone integrating a traditional desktop phone and a tablet into one unified device.

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series. NEC has always believed in designing and developing its solutions to simplify our customers’ needs. With the latest innovation in the communication solutions, we are aiming to strengthen and simplify business in India.”

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Designed for enterprise customers, the SV9500 communications server is available as virtualized software providing the first full evolution of the SV enterprise-grade telephony system.

The product supports virtualization, enabling businesses to absorb unified communications (UC) over a private cloud or a public cloud or over a hybrid cloud. Additionally, the product is interoperable with 3rd party devices and solutions, enabling businesses to adopt UC as per their pace instead of a fork lift investment. Since the SV9500

is available as both a dedicated appliance and as software, enterprise customers can choose the solution that best fits their business strategy. NEC UNIVERGE SV9000 series will bring UC to all three segments of businesses; SMBs, mid-market and large enterprises.

Speaking about the product range, Shailendra Soni, Industry Principal, ICT Practice, Asia Pacific, Frost & Sullivan said, “The UNIVERGE SV9000 series greatly simplifies the installation of UC solutions and has made it easier

for IT managers to manage UC solutions. NEC has given its installed base of UNIVERGE SV8000 series and earlier versions a compelling reason to migrate to its newest technology and has carved opportunities for its partners to upgrade their installed base and enter into new vertical markets.”

The new SV9300 platform is an option suitable for mid-sized enterprises.

The SV9100 offering is designed as an all-in-one unified communications platform for SMBs, with simplified installation and management.

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ngram Micro has announced they have signed a new relationship with LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. as their national distributor for complete physical security portfolio. Ingram will be distributing LG’s entire range of network surveillance solutions.

LG started with analog cameras and Zoom Module in 1999 and since then it has built a portfolio of one of the largest range of products for all solution requirements and range.

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compression methods, and transmit HD images (up to 3 megapixels) at low beat ratio without loss. Products include box camera, cube camera, dome camera, PTZ dome cameras, encoders, and NVRs.

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nalog cameras allow high resolution images to be viewed in diverse environments. DVR performs 4CIF recording in real time, as it provides diverse convenience of video management tools. Products include box camera, dome camera, PTZ dome camera, Hybrid DVRs, analog DVRs.

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he network security system is implemented by the basic web viewer, mobile applications, and video management suite enabling remote control and monitoring. Products include VMS and mobile clients.

Benefits of LG surveillance products: ● Full range ONVIF and PSIA compliant. ● Smart IR solution for better low light visibility.

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● Enhanced WDR feature, gives enhanced viewing and results. ● 50 channel license free for viewing. ● Mapping on CAD design, free tool availability. ● Video analytics is embedded at the camera end itself, resulting in efficient use of band width and com-

pression technology. ● Owned manufacturing facility. ● Full range UL/ FCC certified.

One of the key distinguishing feature for LG products is after-sales support.

LG was one the first vendors to provide 3 years warranty on their products. With LG’s vast range of service network, part-

ners/ end users can have peace of mind for getting that crucial post-sales support.

Some of the prestigious installations LG has undertaken include SBI Bank, Ahmedabad City Surveillance, KIIT – Bhubaneshwar, Indian Oil Corporation etc.

Godrej Security Solutions and JWT win Effie Win the Silver Effie in the Consumer Durables Category

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odrej Security Solutions, the leading player in the Indian physical security industry (B2B) and pioneers in the home security category, won Silver in the Consumer Durables Category at the recently concluded Effie Advertising Awards. The award was has been won for the ‘Ab Musibat Se Darna Kaisa’ TV campaign while also recognizing exemplary work done across communication platforms which include print, digital, PR and BTL activations.

On the occasion of the award, Mehernosh B. Pithawalla, Head – Marketing, Godrej Security Solutions commented, “Winning the Effies-Silver this year amidst competition from some of the best brands in the country, feels really nice. Our journey towards category development has been exciting so far.

Awards and recognitions from coveted platforms like these are a further encouragement. As a team, we continue to strive doing things which resonate and connect with our consumers as well as drive marketing ROI.” Commenting on the win, Rajesh Gangwani, Managing Partner, JWT India said, “Our success at Effie ’14 is a testimony of our partnership with Godrej Security Solutions. On the back

of wins at the ABBYs and Cannes, the Effie is a true reflection of how JWT has played the key role in the evolution of Brand GSS in the last few years. In Godrej Security Solutions, we have a very supportive and motivating client.

We are extremely proud of our partnership with the team at GSS and together hope to scale greater heights in the years to come.”

The biggest challenge for the brand has been building the home security category in India. The journey began in 2009, when the security market in India was at a very nascent stage and consumers were either complacent with existing measures (security guard and pets) or were resigned to the chance of fate.

The need of the hour was awareness.

Communication was hence designed to provoke and stoke vulnerability, without raising the defence barriers, with a tag line – ‘Musibat Kabhi Batakar Nahi Aati.’ The TOV used was subtle humour which connected well with the consumers, breaking clutter in a category where ‘fear’ was the most oft used communication route.

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and helplessness the consumers felt.

Responses often heard were, “Anything can happen any time” and “Thieves always seem to be one step ahead of us.”

The approach of the brand was therefore owning invincibility and putting the control back in the hands of the home owner. In order to own invincibility, the communication provided the consumer with solid proof as to why they should feel emboldened with Godrej Safes. Each of the products gave them one clear reason as to why they could now look trouble in the eye. This was aptly communicated through the TVCs and other integrated communication platforms.

Besides showing a very healthy business growth year-on-year, there have been various industry recognitions for the brand on this challenging journey.

Godrej Security Solutions has previously won a bronze in the same category for their campaign ‘Musibat Kabhi Batakar Nahi Aati’ in 2011. The current campaign has been awarded several accolades including Bronze at Cannes Lions 2014 in the Press Category apart from being the most awarded brand at Goafest 2014 with 2 gold, 3 silver and 7 bronze; along with accolades at the Spikes Asia 2014 and Digital Crest Awards 2014.

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Rolta GeoCAD: Emergency Response System

olta GeoCAD is an innovative Public Safety solution providing advanced functionalities to manage multiagency emergency response including police, fire and ambulance.

This innovative solution leverages the strengths and capabilities of Desktop, Web and Mobile technologies to seamlessly integrate the control station with the field officers enabling effective and efficient management of emergencies.

In addition, advanced data exchange, integration and analytical capabilities including reporting, spatial analysis and fleet monitoring, will provide the users insights for greater impact. It can also integrate with external systems and databases to access information relevant to the CAD system.

Rolta GeoCAD can be configured so that calls to 100 (Police), 101 (Fire), 1073 (Traffic Helpline), Women, Children and Senior Citizens' Help lines, etc., can be integrated into the same system. Prioritization of calls and se-

and dashboard representation.

Rolta GeoCAD has all the capabilities required for automated call taking, dispatching, real time vehicle tracking, and overall supervision and reporting.

It provides a fully functional emergency response system. It also supports multiple languages for ease of localization including varied languages like English, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic and Chinese.

Rolta GeoCAD Solution is also tightly integrated with an advanced personal safety solution – Rolta Suraksha for use by women, senior citizens and any person in distress, needing assistance. lective landing at specialized consoles can be achieved. Questionnaire based guided call taking ensures the collection of critical inputs from caller. The Rolta GeoCAD provides the facility to call up the complainant for feedback and satisfaction report. It also provides various reports and charts for response analysis

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olta GeoCAD Desktop: Rolta GeoCAD Desktop provides advanced Call Taker and Dispatcher capabilities for Emergency Response Management.

Event information and unit location data integrated with an intuitive geospatial interface are coupled with optimized resource recommendation based on the Response Plan and shortest path depiction. Jurisdictional zones and other relevant geospatial information are quickly rendered to the operators. It also provides the supervisor an interface to monitor the activities of the entire call taking and dispatching system as well as tools for analysis of the complete operation and reports.

Rolta GeoCAD Web: Rolta GeoCAD web enables the users to view the complete event information and response vehicles in their current geo-

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graphical position over the web. It also provides dashboards and enhanced management reporting software suite that enables senior officials and other stakeholders to get a bird’s eye view of the current situation.

Rolta GeoCAD Mobile & MDT: Rolta GeoCAD Mobile & Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) are deployed on handheld devices associated with the responding units and personnel. It provides access to detailed information regarding the assigned events to the responding units including shortest path computation. The responders can also update

is a desktop based administration interface which allows the administration features/ configuration about the vehicles, operators, shift details, vehicle resources, vehicles equipment, event types, event priorities, modems etc. It manages permission based on user roles for report viewing.

the Control Center about the progress of the event as well as send live photographs from the event location thereby enabling better coordination between the responding units and Control Center.

Rolta GeoCAD Resource Manager: Rolta GeoCAD Resource manager

CP PLUS Receives Immense Response at Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2015

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P PLUS has received tremendous response for their display of innovative and cutting edge technology solutions in the recently concluded global event, Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2015.

The event took place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 11-13 January 2015.

CP PLUS solutions on display included comprehensive 3i Home solution, video wall and controller, InstaLive plug & play wireless kit, vOptimus Pro and high speed cameras. The product demonstrations were a near real-time experience. 3i Home solution provides all-in-one features essential for overall home security and convenience – VDP, HDCVI, home automation, remote accessibility, energy control etc., shown working integrated, intelligently and interactively. CP PLUS 3i Home solution is the industry’s only enterprise-grade one stop comprehensive solution that sets

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room to access the seamless and consistent video inputs. HDCVI was highly appreciated by the channel community for its HD over analog features over longer distances.

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drew a huge number of curious onlookers looking for low cost portable solutions.

“As we grow and evolve, security is the area where we at CP PLUS India see ourselves committed to make the

big difference. Be it securing our borders, coastlines, cities, our infrastructure, our businesses, or our homes – in essence our ways of life, CP PLUS has all the answers in security and surveillance. We will continue to make our

country feel safer and more reassured every day, because for us at CP PLUS, security is not a luxury, but a fundamental right of every citizen,” said Aditya Khemka, Managing Director CP PLUS India.

ZICOM Unveils ‘ZIMAN,’ A New Age 24x7 Virtual Protector Z

A fingertip solution to prevent crime

icom Electronic Security Systems Limited has launched ‘ZIMAN’ in Mumbai, a 24x7 virtual protector with the aim of preventing rising crime against women and children across the country.

“With the incidents of crime increasing day by day, Zicom being the leader in the business of security, took up on itself to create a unique mobile application which will provide 24x7

response services to the victim when in danger besides informing their family members. In case of an emergency when the victim is in dire need of immediate assistance, ‘ZIMAN’ provides it,” said Pramoud Rao, Managing Director, Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited.

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ZIMAN’ can be used as a virtual protector that converts mobile phone into a security device. You can call for help as well as help yourself. It helps before emergencies with security alerts tailored to your location since you are aware of potential security risks and can take appropriate proactive action. During an emergency, you can activate ‘ZIMAN’ in 5 seconds by just pressing the Power button on your smartphone 5 times when you are in any danger and it will send out alerts to your emergency contacts requesting for help. Even after an incident has occurred, ‘ZIMAN’ helps by providing an emergency map that displays a list of emergency services located in the vicinity of the incident.

‘ZIMAN’ can be activated and used in various emergency scenarios where you are at risk like robbery attempts, sexual or physical assaults, accidents, medical emergencies etc.

‘ZIMAN’ is available exclusively on the Samsung smart phones across the country. After downloading ‘ZIMAN’ free of cost, one would need to agree to the terms and conditions before you can proceed with the registra-

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tion. Once successfully registered, the user will need to enter the mobile details and e-mail addresses of their emergency contacts.

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nce ‘ZIMAN’ is triggered, it sends SMS alerts to the emergency contacts of the user with the current location. In addition to the SMS alerts, e-mail alerts are sent to the emergency contacts along with your location details on a map. An automated voice call is made to the emergency contacts alerting them about the incident. Emergency responder contact information (i.e., Police, Ambulance Services and Hospitals) in the vicinity of the user’s current location is sent via SMS to the emergency contacts so that they can take further action effectively. In ad-

dition, user’s mobile phone automatically sends a video clip, audio clip and photographs of immediate surroundings to Zicom’s Cloud server.

This information is kept confidential in accordance with Zicom’s Privacy Policy and can be provided as an incident report to authorized personnel i.e., emergency responders e.g., police or the user’s emergency contacts after validation. Moreover, the user can have 5 alert credits per month. In case the user use up

all the 5 alert credits, they can purchase additional credits. ‘ZIMAN’ application has a mascot which looks like ‘Superman’ when it is opened.

Moreover, ‘ZIMAN’ can get alerts on adverse weather conditions, security incidents and relevant security news on the subscriber’s mobile phone.

It also helps the user to find hospitals or police stations near his/ her location. The users of ‘ZIMAN’ can make changes of profile picture and emergency contact details from settings menu.

‘ZIMAN’ is truly a new age security innovation by Zicom to protect the lives of its users. Install ‘ZIMAN’ in your mobile phone to forestall any untoward incident.

Michael Flink Named President of ADI Global Flink to Lead ADI Operations Across the Americas, EMEA and India

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DI announced that Michael Flink has been named president of ADI Global. ADI, part of the Honeywell Security Group (HSG), will operate as a global organization, and Flink will lead all ADI businesses across the Americas, EMEA and India. He will continue to report to HSG President Ron Rothman.

“Michael is a distinguished leader with many years of experience building successful distribution models, driving growth and delivering positive results,” said Rothman, “Under his leadership, ADI Global will continue to strengthen its value proposition, maximize its glob-

al network and “Our company is well positioned to grow, deliver a robust and we are committed to serving dealcustomer experiers and vendors around the world. With ence to help cusADI’s strong multi-brand, multi-category tomers grow their and multi-region distribution model, we businesses.” will continue to drive growth and build In his new on our position as a global leader in disrole, Flink will tribution, and I am proud to have the opportunity to lead this drive an ADI organization.” global vision and – Michael Flink business stratPresident, ADI Global egy to maximize vendor and customer relationships, Flink has been president of ADI Ameristrengthen product categories and lead cas since 2010, and has successfully led expansion plans across all regions. a cultural transformation focused on February 2015

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growth, marketing strategies and learning to improve the customer experience and strengthen the organization.

Flink joined ADI in 2003 as the vice president of marketing for ADI North America. With a global perspective, in 2005, he launched the com-

pany’s international expansion into Europe, overseeing the opening of 32 offices in the first year. Under his leadership, ADI completed the acquisition of Gardiner Group Europe and extended its reach into 14 countries across the region. Flink also served

as the general manager for Honeywell Security Middle East from 2006-2010, where he opened the first office in the region and established the sales, marketing, technical support and supply chain operations to serve customers across 22 countries.

Telecom Towers – Overcoming the Huge Cost of Small thefts

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ith a subscriber base of nearly 898 million, India has the second largest telecom network in the world.

Even though the sector has reflected promising growth, the tele-density in India still remains abysmally low compared to global levels, which spells tremendous opportunity for future growth in this sector.

With hyper competition in this industry resulting in constant price wars leading to wafer thin margins, a telecom operator cannot afford to incur any loss arising out of disruption at the cell sites due to any reason including theft of equipment. What’s surprising is that some operators do not even realize the huge amount of money they lose to such thefts.

There is high risk of theft of diesel, batteries and other equipment that comes with the package of running the base stations. A base station provides the connection between mobile

phones and the wider telephone network.

Mobile operators incur huge losses of passive infrastructure due to theft of copper wires, generators, diesel and transformers, and vandalism aided by the remote locations of these base stations.

The base station has a swing handle – its own mechanical lock in-built into it. As in any mechanical lock, the cylinder of the lock can be picked or tampered giving unauthorized access; and to add pain to the injury there is no tamper evidence of unauthorized access with mechanical locks.

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The padlocks provide tamper evidence and are dust proof apart from being oil and water resistant.

Sellox India offers specialized electronic locking solution Cylock wherein one can replace the existing mechanical padlocks into electronic yet non-wired padlocks. ● Cylock puts artificial intelligence into the ‘Key’ by replacing the mechanical padlocks with smart electronic padlocks.

A retro-fit solution, it does not need wiring or a power supply (not even batteries) as the lock is energized by the battery in the Cykey.

One Cykey can be used to access close to 15,000 different locks; depending on the access rights of an individual.

The system also provides a detailed audit trail/ track record as to ‘Who accessed Which lock and When.’

No need to worry about lost keys or former employees with keys as they can be easily deactivated in the system.

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his year has been one of the mostinteresting – and disruptive – in recent memory for both the professional and consumer video surveillance industries. A sharp decline in the cost of semiconductor components has ushered in a new era of price competition and the competitive landscape has shifted, with merger-and-acquisition activity affecting some of the leading global product and software vendors.

These changes affect the whole value chain for video surveillance. As the market becomes more commoditized, vendors are increasingly looking for ways to stand out from the crowd, either through product or service features, or with the help of channel solution partners. Differentiation will be a key market driver for almost every equipment vendor, distributor and integrator active in the video surveillance market over the next couple of years.

So what will be the big stories and trends for 2015? IT storage vendors, embedded vision, HD CCTV, smart home and wearable technologies are just some

of the trends discussed in our sixth annual white paper on the key trends for the video surveillance industry. The predictions here serve to provide some guidance on the opportunities in the video surveillance industry.

1. Star markets: The fastest-growing products and regions for 2015

global unit shipments are forecast to grow by over 70 percent. The number of vendors offering such cameras also continues to grow, as does the number of video-management software applications supporting them. Such 180/ 360-degree network cameras are proving particularly suitable for sectors like retail, airports and casinos, where monitoring wide indoor areas is important.

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he global market for video surveillance equipment will grow by over 10 percent in 2015, IHS is forecasting.

However, the total market is made up of many different products, geographic regions, and end-user sectors. Some markets will grow much faster than the average, and below are those predicted to grow fastest in 2015.

n 2015, the Middle Eastern market for video surveillance is forecast to exceed $500 million for the first time.

Growth will be driven by a combination of legislation, construction and preparation for major events, including the 2020 World Expo in Dubai and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Even so, doing business in the Middle East is not without its challenges, and political and social tensions alike can quickly change spending priorities.

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large-scale projects are in development.

While the impact of low-cost manufacturers and falling equipment prices and has been felt across the collective Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) region as a whole, the Middle East specifically continues to have the potential for high growth. In many cases endusers are expected to stick to the same budget levels, but more equipment will be bought.

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ast year, IHS was forecasting that the city surveillance as well as the utilities and energy end-user sectors would grow quickly during 2014.

Similarly, IHS projects quick growth for both sectors in 2015. One end-user sector with higher-than-average forecast growth, however, is education.

In the wake of shooting tragedies such as the Sandy Hook massacre in the United States, educational establishments are adopting security systems that allow authorities to respond to emergencies in real time. For video surveillance, this can mean that critical system features include the ability to provide automatic alerts of threats, as well as integration with other electronic security systems. Integration with access control, for instance, can mean that when an intruder is detected, doors can be locked to prevent access to buildings.

The types of threats an educational institution may encounter could change during the course of a day. In the daytime, the main issue is restricting access to appropriate individuals. At night, the main issue can often be protection against vandalism.

For 2015, the global market for video surveillance equipment in the education end-user sector is forecast to grow by 15 percent.

2. HD CCTV – The battle is on for top technology in 2015 David Green, Senior Analyst

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n 2013, in a small and unfancied corner of the video surveillance market, a quiet revolution started in the world of high-definition closed-circuit television (HD CCTV). Dahua introduced composite video interface (CVI) – an analog solution – to compete with the digital serial digital interface (SDI) solutions released until then under the HD CCTV banner.

SDI had struggled since its introduction in 2009. Total unit shipments remained low, restricted by the high price and low cable reach offered by the broadcasting-based technology. Digital HD CCTV undoubtedly offered highfidelity video images, but the costs far outweighed the benefits of keeping legacy coaxial infrastructure in all but the smallest of niche applications.

However, with the introduction of CVI in late 2013, total unit shipments of HD CCTV technology surpassed the 1 million mark worldwide for the year.

IHS posed the question earlier this year: With CVI showing a strong launch and the analog rivals of analog high definition (AHD) from Nextchip, and transport video interface (TVI) from Techpoint slated for 2014, was the market finally ready for HD CCTV technology?

Were unit shipments ready to surge further?

The answer has been a resounding “Yes.” Projections show that total unit shipments of HD CCTV this year will reach just short of 4 million cameras, a staggering increase in just 12 months.

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tal form of the transmission technology: analog HD CCTV (CVI, AHD and TVI) versus digital HD CCTV (SDI).

Second-generation SDI technologies cost much less than their first-generation counterparts, with transmission distances rivaling those of the analog solutions. In a side-by-side test, the higher image quality is also clear to see. However, shipments of digital solutions are practically stagnant. While in the long term margins are likely to remain higher and suppliers may be able to make more money by targeting the more quality-conscious end-users, the biggest threat lies in their ability to compete with network cameras.

Meanwhile, end-users desperate for cheap, HD video find the quality offered by analog HD CCTV solutions good enough, so the increased performance of a digital solution isn’t a critical part of the purchase decision. True, margins are significantly lower since the price competition is fierce and the product seems set to further blur the lines between professional and consumer markets. But in the battle between analog and digital, the answer for now is clearly pointing toward analog.

The second battle lies among those three major analog solutions – CVI, AHD and TVI. Each solution has its own technical advantages and disadvantages, but the final market share may well depend largely on which manufacturers choose to back each technology. This battle is harder to predict since even the manufacturers themselves are unsure; for example, Chinese-based TVT has launched both AHD and TVI solutions this year.

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months. The battle lines are drawn, even if a clear picture is yet to emerge until 2016 at least.

As for 2015, the trend is already much clearer. Analog HD CCTV solutions are taking market share from standard analog technology. If the past year has been the breakthrough, then the next 12 months will be the true emergence of the technology as a market segment.

Demand from China has always been biggest, but expect an uptake in markets such as India and Brazil. And above all else, expect the competition to remain fierce and the battle to rage on.

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t the Security China Show held in Beijing in October 2014, H.265 was one of the most popular topics.

Chinese-based HiSilicon introduced its first chips specifically for network cameras and network video recorders (NVR); and many manufacturers, including almost all tier-1 and -2 vendors, followed, showing products based on H.265 chips. Module makers like Xiongmai and Topsee quickly joined in, by developing H.265 network camera modules.

The H.265 coding standard has drawn much attention since it was officially released in early 2013. As a higher-quality image is always a priority, and with limits on bandwidth and storage capacity, an upgrade to the coding standard is an effective way to reduce the cost of the whole system.

The objective performance of, and subjective feeling toward, H.265 are both believed to surpass H.264 High Profile, and the compression could be more efficient when handling higherresolution video.

In recent years, HiSilicon has had considerable success in the video surveillance industry, so it is no surprise it has planned for the longer term, first by introducing specialized video surveillance chips. Starting with costeffective H.264 ASIC processors for DVRs, HiSilicon had success in the DVR market with aggressive prices, fast product release and an alliance with the Chinese manufacturers that became leaders in the embedded DVR production market. Following this, HiSilicon has won share of the market for network cameras, with economical application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips that have helped to drive the commercialization of network cameras.

Will this advanced technology transform the market? Based on the early experience of H.264, it takes time for the market to adopt a new coding standard. Considering that MJPEG, MP4 and SVAC in China are still preferred in some projects some 10 years after H.264 was released and upgrades since then, maybe the more realistic question to ask is from where H.265 should start. IHS believes that even if 4K/8K is more suitable for H.265, a better plan now would be to use a lower-cost H.265 chip to enlarge the 1080p or 3-megapixel camera market.

There is also much room for the H.265 coding standard to be optimized, reducing calculation complexity and enhancing coding efficiency – work that is best done by the whole electronics value chain, not just the video surveillance industry alone. With help from better 3G/ 4G wireless infrastructure and with more display devices supporting H.265 decoding, adoption should be quicker and wider than what was seen in H.264.

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4. IT convergence in the video surveillance industry Josh Woodhouse, Senior Analyst

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he migration from analog to network surveillance cameras has changed the way many security systems are conceived, built and managed.

With the deployment of cameras onto IT networks, the scalability and capabilities of video surveillance systems have increased dramatically.

The benefits of network video surveillance are not new concepts; they have driven the transition to network equipment from the beginning. Now the video surveillance market has finally reached the point where more revenues come from network than analog equipment. IHS is observing increased emphasis on: ● Video surveillance offerings from IT companies. ● Integration of different security systems. ● Edge-to-core architecture. ● Virtualization. ● IT and security professionals in one operation.

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ncreasing numbers of traditional IT vendors are taking note of the opportunities in video surveillance. The global video surveillance equipment and storage market is forecast to be worth over $28 billion by 2018. IHS forecasts that by 2017, each day that video surveillance cameras are installed globally will produce 859 petabytes of data. These are big figures. IT vendors have taken note of the opportunity to help capture, manage and store this data. A few examples include: ● For storage, Western Digital, Seagate

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and EMC have all had dedicated video surveillance product launches. ● Avaya and Extreme Networks have launched switches tailored for video surveillance. ● Microsoft has introduced GSOC solutions, and increased integration of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform into systems.

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n addition to video surveillance, other functions are increasingly being built and managed in one integrated system, including access control, intrusion detection, fire detection and suppression, and critical communications including voice over IP (VOIP).

Video is often the main driver in the integration between systems, with video essential for verification, and command and control, for other functions.

For hardware, IHS is seeing an increasing number of video surveillance hardware vendors offering access control solutions, through either their own products or partnerships.

Video management software (VMS) providers are offering integrated management in security management platforms or, through modular add-ins, in advanced VMS.

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istorically, analog cameras have been used mostly in centralized, core deployments; the distance between camera nodes was constrained by the scalability of the underlying infrastructure.

Deploying cameras on a network, one can build highly distributed, highchannel-count systems with vast distances between cameras. Network architecture can support multiple edge

systems, with the local storage and management provided at each system being linked with an interconnected system core. The core is the central administration point and can provide control and management over the entire network. Data can be moved to and from the core, and can act as a repository for data mining and analytics. The system architecture is future-proof with capacity to expand and add additional cameras, security devices or systems with relative ease. Prime examples of these architectures include governments/ safe cities and enterprise transportation installations.

The use of this architecture is increasing, as enterprise end-users that realize the benefits move their legacy systems into a linked ‘system of systems’ and edge-to-core architecture.

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capabilities reduce the total cost of ownership while providing end-users with the additional security of offsite storage.

The amount to which these capabilities can be used can be fully customized, depending on requirements.

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T departments are gaining considerable influence in procurement decisions, and with it, a greater influence on the video surveillance market. As requirements and systems grow in scale and complexity, the market has come to rely more on IT practitioners to manage implementations and use their networking expertise to design the required architecture. IHS has observed growing collaboration and interdependence between the IT and electronic physical security companies to address the new breed of end-user, particularly as a means of bridging the knowledge gap between these two disciplines.

Integrators of all types are coming to rely on manufacturers to provide product certifications, validation and general guidance with respect to sourcing decisions and the integration of products.

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5. Why video surveillance products can resist commoditization trends Jon Cropley, Principal Analyst

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he market for video surveillance equipment has been growing for over a decade. IHS has researched the market continuously throughout this period, and found revenues expanded by more than 10 percent per year.

Still, growth fell to less than 7 percent in 2013, and there are signs that the market is starting to become mature. This stage of a lifecycle is associated with product standardization, wide product availability, well-established distribution, increasing price competition and production in low-cost locations. Late-market entrants also appear at this stage, attempting to capture market share through lower-priced offerings.

All these characteristics are, to some extent, present in the video surveillance equipment market today.

Maturity of a market lifecycle often brings product commoditization, and much debate has swirled in recent times about whether video surveillance products are becoming commodity items.

Average prices have certainly fallen quickly in the last two years, as vendors from China have undercut their Western competitors and have increased their market share. The global average price of a network camera fell by almost 30 percent from 2012 to 2013 alone.

IHS believes that, although competition is fierce, video surveillance products will not become commodity items, and that a real difference will remain between products from different vendors, and that the market will continue to grow at a healthy rate, at least during the remainder of this decade. Five reasons support such thinking:

● Each surveillance situation is unique. One surveillance solution will perform better in a particular situation than another. Many endusers and installers remain willing to pay a premium for the best solution for them. ● Equipment vendors continue to innovate and to differentiate their product offerings. In some cases, this is through services to accompany their physical products. However, product features, such as novel uses of embedded analytics, also play an important role. ● Brand recognition continues to be important to end-users and installers, who will often pay a premium for a familiar and trusted brand, particularly in large installations. They want peace of mind that if there is a security incident, their video surveillance equipment will do its job properly. ● While standardization of video transmission has been successful, much work is still required to standardize other aspects of network video surveillance, such as full compatibility with wide dynamic range and lowlight imaging technologies, image stabilization and bandwidth optimization. ● There remain many geographic locations where relatively few cameras are installed. The United Kingdom is not one of them. IHS estimates there is at least one camera installed for every 16 people in the country; as a result, the U.K. is largely a replacement market. In many other countries, however, the ratio of surveillance cameras to people is currently much, much lower. Demand for cameras is forecast to grow quickly in many of them.

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growth in the video surveillance market may be over. However, high growth is likely for many years to come, as the market is not yet fully mature.

6. How are the consumer and DIY categories changing?

Josh Woodhouse, Senior Analyst The consumer and do-it-yourself (DIY) video surveillance market, which comprises equipment sold through in-store or online retailers, was worth $953.4 million globally in 2013. This market is small when compared with the ‘professional’ video surveillance equipment market, which was worth over $13.5 billion in the same period. Comparison between the two markets is not often made. This is because there are largely a different set of suppliers that operate in the two markets, the products are of different grades, and there are many companies that have little interest in a market where price is so often the lowest common denominator. These reasons aside, the markets are interconnected in some interesting ways.

The consumer market does not just consist of residential end-users. Commercial (small business) end-users may also purchase video surveillance equipment online or in-store from big-box retailers such as Costco. These end-users may choose to purchase and install the equipment themselves or use a contractor. Such consumers, as well as commercial end-users, accounted for 47 percent of consumer and DIY market revenues in 2013. Companies which traditionally focus on the ‘professional’ video surveillance market may want to address this market and fill out the low end of their product offerings. Most notably in recent years, the two largest estimated

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suppliers of consumer and DIY video surveillance suppliers have been acquired: â—? In October 2012, Flir acquired Lorex Technologies. â—? In October 2014, Infinova announced a deal to acquire Swann Communications.

The main system types sold in the consumer market are stand-alone network cameras (network cameras able to operate as a surveillance system without separate recording hardware, utilizing cloud or edge storage), or analog bundles (analog cameras sold with a DVR).

Stand-alone network cameras often appeal to a different type of end-user than analog equipment. A high proportion of stand-alone network cameras, from providers such as Dropcam, are used for indoor home-monitoring applications. Smart home applications, and the increasing recognition of the surveillance category by consumers, will drive the stand-alone network camera to emerge as the dominant system type in the market, in both revenues and unit shipments.

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nalog bundled systems still account for a significant proportion of the consumer market. This familiar camera and recording device bundle will remain extremely popular with consumers. IHS has also observed that the bundled selling format is increasing in the professional market, with several distributors offering DVR and camera kits.

For its part, the consumer analog market will undergo a dramatic transition to HD CCTV equipment in over the next two years. The high-definition video and low cost offered by HD-CVI, HD-TVI and AHD will soon see shipments of HD

CCTV cameras and recording devices surpass those of standard-definition analog.

Although the unit volumes are much higher, a similar transition may follow in the professional market – albeit at a slower growth rate.

7. Driving the transition from direct channels to distribution Niall Jenkins, Research Manager

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ideo surveillance equipment sold through distribution channels was estimated to account for 55 percent of global equipment revenues in 2013 and for over 60 percent of European market revenues in the same year. Furthermore, these percentages are forecast to increase as integrators and installers take advantage of the benefits of purchasing equipment through distribution. This is a marked change from a couple of years ago, when integrators often sought to develop direct relationships with equipment vendors.

One reason for this transition is that margins are continuing to decline.

In 2015, average distributor margins in the American video surveillance market are forecast to drop close to 17 percent, while in the Europe-Middle East- Africa (EMEA) region, margins are predicted to fall below 22 percent. This means the distribution channel is incredibly competitive, even when compared with purchasing equipment directly from vendors.

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margins than traditional security companies. The markets in Europe and Asia are predicted to follow suit, with increasing numbers of IT companies entering the market.

Distributors are also offering more.

Traditional security distributors can provide financing, training and lead generation, in addition to managing the vendor relationships, dealing with import taxes and holding inventory. As systems integrators increasingly focus on recurring monthly revenues (RMR) from service contracts, the installation of equipment is seen as a necessary, but not profitable, process. Consequently, anything that makes navigating the potential costs and pitfalls of installation easier and more predictable is welcomed by integrators.

Finally, the transition to network equipment is changing the role of the distributor. From the IT industry, in particular, IT VARs are developing bundles of products that already work together.

This trend, which mirrors developments in the IT industry, is making video surveillance project installations easier for IT integrators who are more familiar with networks and switches than they are with security cameras and network video recorders. As the video surveillance market continues its transition to network equipment, this will be an increasingly important trend driving the transition from direct channels to distribution in 2015.

8. New Chinese vendors eyeing fresh markets Harry Cai, Analyst

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wo years ago, looking forward to 2013, IHS predicted that more Chinese vendors would take advantage of the growth of markets outside China; and that by the end of 2014, there would be less doubt that Chinese vendors were

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becoming more important in the global video surveillance market. IHS research on this market has, indeed,showed that the number of Chinese suppliers among the top 15 increased from two in 2011 to four in 2013, and that the top two suppliers in 2013 were both from China.

Much of the remarkable growth of Chinese suppliers has come from their success in the local Chinese market. In the last few years, heavy government investment helped the Chinese video surveillance market to grow quickly and Chinese suppliers to hone their technology. The engineering teams recruited

by Chinese companies also expanded quickly, thanks to the many graduates from Chinese universities emerging every year. Some leading Chinese companies now have the world’s largest teams on video surveillance R&D. With complete product portfolios and costcompetitive qualified products, more Chinese suppliers are seeking opportunities in the global market.

There are many Chinese manufacturers relying on the original equipment manufacturer/ original design manufacturer (OEM/ ODM) business, as China is the largest production base for the global market. However, Chinese suppliers are increasingly promoting products of their own brand to increase their profit margin, and the more powerful are even penetrating the developed markets, building their own local service and logistic teams. Some public companies are also trying to expand through acquisition, as a shortcut to expand their market reach.

With the ‘Silk Road Economic Belt’ and ‘Maritime Silk Road’ blueprints proposed by China’s new leadership, the country is increasing its capital investment to neighboring and third-world countries. These investments will focus

on infrastructure construction; security products could benefit from this. Some companies, like Huawei and ZNV (split from ZTE), could leverage the resource of their global partners and provide security solutions for many developing countries. It is quite likely, too, that more Chinese suppliers would follow.

The success of the brands of Chinese vendors of video surveillance products will thus be determined not only by the industry, but also by the general economic and political power of China.

Nonetheless, there still remains a clear gap between the global giants in the market and Chinese vendors, in their ability to provide solutions outside China itself.

Yet following the growth of the Chinese electronics industry in general, the gap is narrowing, and more companies will hope to export products ‘Created in China’ rather than simply ‘Made in China.’

9. Body-worn cameras: a market on the move David Green, Senior Analyst

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here’s no doubt that as all technology goes increasingly mobile, body-worn cameras are a rising trend in video surveillance. But who are they protecting, and how will these new video channels be managed as part of wider systems?

In early May 2014, London’s Metropolitan Police announced it would be spending almost £1 million on a trial of 500 body-worn video surveillance cameras for police officers in 10 of London’s boroughs. The move comes after several high-profile cases in recent years calling into question the integrity and transparency of police officer’s actions – for example, the shooting of Mark Duggan (which later sparked the London riots of 2011). Trials in the United States over the last year have even led to firm orders

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from local or state police departments for such cameras – the partnership between the Sunbury (Pennsylvania) Police Department and Taser International, for instance.

These announcements throw up two particular points of conversation that will prove critical to the long-term success of body-worn surveillance cameras in the professional surveillance industry.

First, are police officers fully on board with the technology? Second, how are these additional channels managed and the vast amounts of confidential video footage stored?

Fitting video surveillance camera systems on mobile law enforcement is not a new idea; in fact, over $200 million was spent on these systems worldwide during 2013. However, this spending so far has been focused on in-car video fitment, motivated by the use of video as evidence in prosecution cases or to avoid malpractice lawsuits.

From a technical standpoint, bodyworn cameras are not yet able to offer direct replacement of in-car video systems. But they can offer a solution to a different type of problem. The motivation is not just about showing a measurable benefit – for example, several thousand pounds a year in avoided legal claims – but that it can help rebuild the public trust in police officers and their conduct. Body-worn cameras in this case are using video surveillance technology as a marketing tool, rather than primarily as a security system. True, individual police officers may have their own concerns as to privacy or scrutiny of their performance. But for the station or department chief, the advantages will far outweigh the individual concerns, especially if systems can be shown clearly to reduce an officer’s risk in the field and improve public cooperation.

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At present, a department chief is far more likely to be focused on the overall cost of ownership as well as the security and storage of the video footage. And while having hours of video coverage for every officer on the street is a perfect idea, back-end management could be a logistical nightmare. For example, would video management software be paid for by total number of channels, or by virtual channels just for the cameras in use? And can existing software match the requirements of the strict controls on the evidentiary chain of control for court-admissible video?

Providing enough storage, with the security required for law enforcement, is serious business and major players are taking note – as when Microsoft and VIEVU recently announced their partnership to develop a cloud platform capable of meeting the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services security policies.

The technology is ready, the channels to the market are open and unit shipments are already on the rise – even if there are still some doubters as to privacy and the true intentions behind system deployments. However, with the interest of the biggest industry names and new partnerships continuing to be announced, everything points to 2015 to be the year that body-worn cameras for video surveillance break through into the big-time.

10. Embedded vision and convergence with the wider industry Niall Jenkins, Research Manager

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mbedded vision is not a new concept to the video surveillance industry. In fact, embedded vision technology, in the form of video content analysis (VCA), has been used in perimeter-protection applications for decades. More

recently, wrong-way detection, people counting, and left-baggage algorithms have all been deployed in security and business intelligence applications.

Embedded vision is the combination of embedded systems and computer vision. Ultimately, it is a technology that allows devices to understand the world around them through video; recognizing hand gestures and faces, as well as interpreting behavior and actions. Embedded vision can be broadly classified into augmented reality, behavior recognition, face recognition, gesture recognition, and object recognition applications.

Almost 5 million device shipments are estimated in the established markets of embedded vision in 2014. Video surveillance represents only around 10 percent of this number.

Historically, video content analysis has also represented only around 10 percent of embedded vision device shipments, limited to behavior-, object- and face-recognition algorithms. The supplier base has likewise remained relatively segregated from other embedded vision markets in industrial automation, automotive and consumer sectors. That is, until now.

At the Security China 2014 show in Beijing, Gosuncn, a Chinese systems integrator, presented an ‘augmented reality’ camera. Augmented reality supplements the user’s view of the real world with computer-generated images. In the smartphone and automotive market, augmented reality can superimpose directions onto a handset or the head-up display in an automobile, making navigation around a city much easier. Augmented reality can also make virtual characters appear to interact with the real world on a gaming handset.

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screen, with objects in the view tagged with overlays, showing longitude/ latitude, distance and orientation. These labels are shown on different layers on the screen and can be switched on or off, or selected to show a specific category (e.g., restaurants). The labels also appear and disappear as the camera zooms into the image, in the same way that street names do in Google Maps. Furthermore, users can input a street name or click a label, and the analytics will direct the cameras to locate and zoom on that object; recording can be triggered by touch screen. This functionality is embedded in the camera, and a Geographic Information System (GIS) map onscreen can show each camera’s orientation.

As we move into 2015, developments in markets such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) should also filter through to other embedded vision markets. In automotive, there is a push toward autonomous vehicles where the embedded vision requirements are much higher, as any false decision could result in death. This technology will also have to analyze the foreground and the background – both of which are moving and may be poorly lit – to recognize objects and behavior, as well as to make decisions.

The automotive market has very strict qualifications and test requirements that a product needs to meet before it can be used on a car. While this level of accuracy will be expensive to develop, the potential value of ADAS systems and the self-driving car is likely to see more money spent on research and development than in the other established markets of security, industrial automation and business intelligence.

These adjacent markets should benefit from automotive developments over the medium-to-long term.

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DINION IP Ultra 8000 MP Camera from Bosch Captures Images in 4K Ultra HD Resolution

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ith the launch of its DINION IP ultra 8000 MP camera featuring latest 4K ultra HD technology, Bosch is changing the game when it comes to wide-angle yet detailed surveillance.

This new camera simultaneously supports a wide-angle overview and multiple focus points on a single screen to focus on details without losing the bigger picture. Its 12 megapixel or 4K ultra HD resolution allows any given subject to be viewed in hitherto unknown detail even when zoomed-in. As a result, the DINION IP ultra 8000 MP offers the decisive clarity needed for collecting security relevant evidence for highly detailed and effective retrospective analysis. Now it is easy to keep an eye on the crowd, for example in a football stadium, and providing enough detail to identify individual persons.

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apturing 12 megapixel images at 20 frames per second and 4K ultra HD images at 30 frames per second, the DINION IP ultra 8000 MP camera

easily captures fast moving objects in high detail. Multiple regions of interest (ROI) in combination with intelligent ROI tracking helps to focus on relevant details without losing the bigger picture and never to lose track of objects of interest in the wide-angle scene. Possible disturbances caused by fluctuating front or backlight are eliminated by Bosch’ unique built-in intelligence. The intelligent Auto Exposure (iAE) technology dynamically adjusts the exposure of the camera to automatically adapt to changing light conditions providing perfect exposure of objects of interest every time of day. The iAE technology also contributes to the outstanding dynamic range of the camera which boasts a massive 92+16 dB, totaling 108 dB, for the 4K ultra HD mode.

of interest. It also adds sense and structure to video data by adding metadata already in the camera. This allows the quick retrieval of the relevant images from hours

Detailed and effective retrospective analysis

Lower storage costs and network strain

nother differentiating feature of the DINION IP ultra 8000 MP is builtin Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA). The camera’s ability to capture images in 12 megapixel or 4K ultra HD resolution combined with IVA offers an ideal solution for highly detailed and effective retrospective analysis. IVA helps to focus on relevant situations by alerting you when needed, or automatically track objects

o reduce storage costs and network strain the camera features intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction (iDNR). The power of this technology is that it leads to bandwidth only being used when needed. When there is little or no movement in the scene, less bitrate is required. Therefore, iDNR actively analyses the scene distinguishing between relevant information such as moving objects and image noise artifacts. The degree of noise reduction is adjusted accordingly so that important objects are captured and image noise artifacts suppressed, optimizing the

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of stored video. Metadata together with the highly detailed images make the difference when collecting irrefutable forensic evidence or when optimizing business processes based on, for example, people counting or crowd density information.

By smartly using the camera’s ability to simultaneously combine 8 of the 15 available IVA rules, complex tasks are made easy and false alarms are reduced to a minimum.

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camera’s bitrate. Thus, iDNR saves up to 50% on bitrate and hence storage and network strain without compromising video quality. Local storage on the camera enhances system reliability by compensating for short network outages, so ensuring that video data is continuously available in systems with

VRM technology without breaks.

Bosch IP standard-definition and high-definition cameras, encoders and analytics work seamlessly with a wide range of security software and recording solutions from Bosch and many other industry providers. This is backed by ONVIF conformance (Open Network

Video Interface Forum) and the Integration Partner Program (IPP), which gives developers immediate access to software development tools to easily integrate Bosch products with third-party systems. Further details of the Bosch Integration Partner Program are available at ipp.boschsecurity.com

Announces

First Temperature Alarm Cameras for Remote Monitoring of Critical Equipment The outdoor-ready, bullet-style AXIS Q29 Series are Axis’ first temperature alarm cameras designed for remote monitoring of critical equipment such as bulk storage sites, electrical sub stations or coal piles

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xis Communications introduces a new series of network cameras with remote temperature monitoring capabilities, AXIS Q29 Temperature Alarm Camera Series. With two available lens alternatives and a resolution of 336x256, the cameras allow remote monitoring of critical temperatures at both short and long distances.

“Since the launch of Axis’ first thermal security camera, we have had customers requesting network cameras that are also able to indicate the temperature of objects. The main application area for these cameras is to detect intruders, but also to remotely monitor critical equipment, server rooms or storage sites,” says Erik Frännlid, Axis’ Director of Product Management, “AXIS Q2901E Temperature Alarm Cameras can be used to monitor equipment’s temperature on a 24/7 basis to eliminate risks of overheating.”

With AXIS Q2901-E and AXIS Q2901-E PT Mount it is possible to set up multiple alarm zones, which send

AXIS Q2901-E offers a wall bracket an alarm when the temperature reaches above or below a pre-configured thresh- for installation on walls or ceilings. The old. To make it easy for the operator, latter camera also supports Axis’ Corthe cameras provide visual aids, such ridor Format, allowing the camera to as isothermal palettes and spot temperature capabilities, to fast predict failures by indicating problem areas before the issue becomes visible to the eye or before machinery stops working.

Thanks to features like onecable installation and support for Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af), AXIS Q29 Series is easy to install and can easily be integrated with existing security systems. AXIS Q2901E PT Mount is an alternative model coming with support for RS485/ RS422 serial port, which allows the camera to be easily mounted on a PT motorAxis’ new network cameras with remote temperature head. The pan/ tilt support enamonitoring capabilities, AXIS Q29 Series, indicate bles a large area to be scanned the temperature of objects to eliminate risks of overheating for critical temperatures.

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deliver a vertical field of view, suitable to monitor server rooms or areas between piles or antennas. Axis temperature alarm cameras are mainly used for remote temperature monitoring with the possibility to set temperature alarms, but can also be used for detection, such as perimeter protection. AXIS Q29 Series can withstand harsh weather conditions

and the casing offers protection from impact and vandal acts.

AXIS Q2901-E/ Q2901-E PT Mount cameras are supported by the industry’s largest base of video management software through the Axis Application Development Partner Program, and AXIS Camera Station. The cameras include support for AXIS Camera Companion,

AXIS Camera Application Platform, AXIS Video Hosting System and ONVIF for easy camera system integration and for application developers to provide the camera with intelligent capabilities.

Axis temperature alarm cameras are planned to be available in Q1 2015 at a MSRP of US$ 6499 through Axis distribution channels.

New Raytec Integrated Lighting and Camera Housing Kit

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he VARIO Lighthouse Kit (VLK) from Raytec is a new extension to their family of award-winning VARIO illuminators. It provides a fully integrated lighting and camera housing solution as a high performance, all-in-one alternative to cameras with integrated LEDs.

V L K combines class-leading VARIO LED illuminators, available in infrared, white-light or hybrid, along with the facility for up to two IP or analogue cameras of the user’s choice (not supplied) into one fully integrated, pre-wired and

cable managed housing.

The all-in-one solution is easy and quick to mount and install and crucially it provides dedicated LED lighting that stands alone from the camera, thereby overcoming the known problems encountered with integrated camera/ LED solutions.

Standing separate from the camera, the VARIO illuminators are fully thermal managed and run cool with no risk of the LEDs overheating. Alternative CCTV lighting solutions such as cameras with LEDs around the lens are not thermally managed and consequently can easily overheat. Critically, this can also attract insects which form webs over the lens, preventing the cameras from providing usable images and also causing an increase not only in false alarms but also the risk of failing to detect an intrusion. For this reason, the latest British Standards for remotely monitored CCTV sites (BS8418) states that ‘IR illumination should not surround the camera lens on external cameras.’ In addition, stand-alone lighting produces February 2015

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much clearer and more evenly illuminated images with no risk of reflection back into the camera lens or glare in the image – a common problem with traditional integrated camera/ LED solutions.

Users can integrate up to two cameras of their choice into the VLK unit which, with the associated VARIO LED lighting, can deliver excellent night time images up to 220m (722ft), for a variety of applications including CCTV, ANPR/ LPR and thermal.

“The VLK addresses a void in the market for a high performance, integrated lighting and box camera solution,” explains Tony Whiting, Raytec Managing Director (joint), “Installers can benefit from the easy to install, all-in-one unit, while operators and users benefit from a reliable system delivering good night time images, rather than worrying about the poor images, false alarms and undetected intrusions associated with traditional integrated camera/ LED lighting.”

In addition, VLK facilitates much quicker and easier interfacing of lighting and cameras for combined operation. Its integrated ‘VLK Control Interface’ pro-

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vides plug-n-play terminals offering access to multiple pre-set lighting configurations, for the highest level of flexibility and control to meet exact operational requirements, whilst ensuring outstanding 24/7 performance. Lighting configurations can include activation on demand via camera or external input (e.g., PIR,

alarm or other external input), or autonomous operation from its integrated photocell. The integrated photocell can also be used to trigger switching of camera day/ night mode in conjunction with the illuminators.

“VLK enables much easier and smarter lighting integration with your

cameras via a convenient, integrated wiring platform,” Tony further comments, “Triggering lighting on demand via your cameras delivers real savings through reduced electrical consumption, and when using white-light, can provide a powerful, visible crime deterrent.”

Galaxy Control Systems Offers Access Control Benefits for

Education Beyond the Conventional System Galaxy v.10.4 enables innovative applications to track student movement

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t this year’s Intersec trade show and convention, Galaxy Control Systems featured the unique capabilities of its powerful access control software platform specifically for use in K-12 schools. The company’s successful System Galaxy v.10.4 solution delivers more highly integrated and scalable access control capabilities to maintain awareness of student movement around the facility, enhance visitor management and improve overall security.

“Our System Galaxy access control platform provides the unparalleled processing power and versatility to provide new and more effective ways to monitor student movement and improve overall security in schools,” said Robert Laughlin, President, Galaxy Control Systems, “The power of System Galaxy’s core processing engine allows us to deliver unique and specialized capabilities such as ‘Hall Pass’ that provide a highly cost-effective solution for very common place and long standing issues in K-12 environments.”

In addition to implementing superior access control, visitor management

and video integration capabilities, K-12 schools can apply System Galaxy’s Hall Pass feature to easily keep track of students when they leave a class in session to visit the restroom, nurse’s office or any other internal or external area of the school. Here’s how it works: teachers are provided proximity devices that they issue to students in lieu of conventional hall passes. Through the placement of access readers in the classrooms and at all entrances to the main school building, students are monitored with a predetermined amount of time to walk from their classroom to an approved destination. If a student fails to report in the allocated time period, the system issues a general alert.

Hall Pass is an example of how System Galaxy can be easily programmed to provide an effective solution outside of traditional security system models.

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solution optimizes efficiency and expands functionality to deliver solutions for specific applications like those required in the education vertical,” added Laughlin, “The enhanced versatility and customization capabilities of System Galaxy provide an opportunity for innovation and competitive differentiation beyond conventional security applications and environments.”

Galaxy Control Systems, a privately held company headquartered in Walkersville, MD, is a leader in the integrated access control industry. The company’s hardware and software solutions, all manufactured in the USA, provide access control, video surveillance, alarms, photo-imaging, badging, elevator control, building management and time and attendance for small applications, fully integrated security management systems and enterprise-class control systems. All Galaxy Control Systems products are scalable and backwards compatible, designed and engineered to deliver lower Total Cost of Ownership and a higher Return on Investment than competitive products.

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WD Red Pro – NAS Storage for Desktop and Rack Systems TM

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oining the original color of NAS, WD Red Pro takes NAS storage to the next level by adding support for medium and large business NAS storage systems up to 16 bays. WD Red Pro offers high performance and high reliability storage for desktop and rack based NAS systems. WD Red Pro hard drives feature

WD’s exclusive technology, NASware™ 3.0, to provide unparalleled support for drive compatibility, reliability, and performance.

With capacities from 2TB to 4TB, WD Red Pro carries a 5-year limited warranty and is engineered to handle the increased workloads for your business or creative project. WD Red drives are a reflection of the most extensive NAS partner compatibility-testing list that is available on the market*. That means when you buy a NAS enclosure, you can trust that WD Red will be the most

compatible drive available.

Reasons to buy WD Red Pro: ● Storage solutions designed for professional and business-class NAS systems. ● Proven reliability in a rack-based 24x7 NAS environment and backed with a 5-year limited warranty. ● Tested specifically for NAS systems compatibility with up to 16 bays with both desktop and rack systems. ● NASware 3.0 for unparalleled support for compatibility, reliability, and performance. ● Only NAS hard drive specifically targeted at the medium to large business NAS market. ● Enhanced reliability with 3D Active Balance™ Plus. ● Premium 24x7 support.

Launches

Four New 5-Megapixel Network Cameras IB8381, IB8381-E, FD8381-EV and FD8181 C ontinuing its pursuit of the highest possible image quality, VIVOTEK has launched four new 5-Megapixel network cameras: the professional out-

door bullet network cameras IB8381and IB8381-E; the outdoor dome net-

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work camera FD8381-EV; and the indoor dome network camera FD8181.

Equipped with enhanced image processing technology, these four new cameras provide excellent image quality and finer detail than ever before.

Incorporating advanced features such as 3D Noise Reduction, Smart IR and Smart Stream technology, the IB8381, IB8381-E, FD8381-EV and FD8181 cameras are able to suppress sensor noise, prevent overexposure and result in clear images around the clock

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while further reducing bandwidth consumption and enhancing image detail in extremely bright as well as dark environments. In the near future, new features as video rotation for corridor view and electronic image stabilization

(EIS) technology will be introduced to the four new cameras. Video rotation for corridor view can provide wider vertical coverage for more depth while EIS technology enables cameras to mitigate the effect of camera vibration due to wind and ensure a stable image. The four new 5-megapixel network cameras are absolutely ideal options for city surveillance, campus, train stations, parking lots, critical infrastructure and nature monitoring.

The FD8381-EV, the outdoor version of FD8181, is specially designed with a robust IP66-rated and IK10 housing to ensure the camera body withstands rain and dust and is pro-

tected against vandalism or tampering.

The IB8381-E and FD8381-EV, with an extended operating temperature range of -50~50°C, are further able to ensure performance and reliability in extremely cold and warm weather even with just 802.3at PoE power.

Launches

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miths Detection recently unveiled Checkpoint.Evo, an innovative software solution that greatly enhances the inspection and integration capacities of airport security checkpoints.

Checkpoint.Evo connects individual sensors to a fully networked checkpoint system to provide real-time data collection, distribution and management that improves both the inspection process and operational efficiency.

Its centralised remote screening helps speed up inspection of hand luggage because image evaluation and alarm resolution from, for instance, Xray scanners can be centrally monitored away from the noise and distractions of the checkpoint.

In addition, advanced recheck functions electronically mark suspicious areas in bags to enable a more focused search for illegal items by on-the-spot

operators, resulting in faster throughput and reduced queuing times.

Checkpoint.Evo’s data management capabilities offer real-time and historical data for analysis and reporting which allows airport operators to share information and monitor the entire screening operation via remote portable devices, such as tablet PCs. Barrie Foley, Vice President EMEA of Smiths Detection said, “Ever-rising passenger numbers and evolving security regulations mean airports face unprecedented challenges.

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of customers. We are confident that this new solution will raise aviation security to unparalleled levels of performance and quality while maintaining the highest security standards.”

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clear threats, weapons, narcotics and contraband. It is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying integrated,

advanced technologies to markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications and

engineered components. Smiths Group employs around 23,000 people in more than 50 countries.

Foxstream & Samsung Techwin in Partnership: People Counting Application for WiseNetIII Cameras Foxstream, the fast growing software company specialising in real-time VCA (Video Content Analysis) is pleased to announce its partnership with Samsung Techwin

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oxstream’s people counting application can now be run on board Samsung Techwin’s Open Platform WiseNetIII cameras and end users can therefore benefit from a high performance counting application which works fully with Samsung’s latest professional camera functions.

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oxCounter is Foxstream’s first solution to benefit from this strategic alliance. Based on the FoxVigi counting solution module on server, the embedded version, FoxCounter, answers various needs, from statistics to security issues. Mostly used in places welcoming people, FoxCounter is able to help: ● Identify attendance peaks. ● Establish reference bases (day/ week/ month), in order to measure evolutions. ● Inform the operator in real time on the site's occupation rate, according to the maximum accommodation capacity.

The dedicated web interface fits perfectly with the Samsung Techwin WiseNetIII cameras’ configuration screen, and allows in particular, listing of all the data reported by each camera on the same network.

From a simple web browser and by connecting to a single camera, the operator can easily access all the statistics, and know at all times the number of people in a building, even if it has multiple entrances and exits.

Samsung Techwin’s Open Platform WiseNetIII DSP chipset is at the heart of the company’s latest generation of 1.3, 2 and 3 megapixel high definition video surveillance cameras. The processing power of the WiseNetIII DSP chipset enables it to run multiple edge based applications such as FoxCounter, as well as video analytics, facial recognition and ANPR solutions, which can be downloaded in a similar way to adding Apps to a smartphone. It also offers users the freedom to utilise the video management software (VMS), that best matches February 2015

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specific project requirements.

The WiseNetIII range is perfect for FoxCounter, as it supports P-Iris, which optimizes the iris function when multiple lighting conditions exist in a single scene. This results in images with better contrast, clarity, resolution and depth of field. P-Iris makes it easier for FoxCounter to recognise the flow direction.

Indeed, FoxCounter performs bi-directionally in a ceiling-mounted camera, offering an easy-to-use and very accurate solution even under varying lighting conditions, such as light movements, shadows, reflections etc.

Thanks to the WDR function built into the WiseNetIII series that provides enhanced picture quality, motion blur is reduced and clearer images are processed. FoxCounter can therefore refine the counting results, when several people cross the counting area simultaneously, and provide adequate figures.

FoxCounter is ideal for retail, airports, railway stations, museums, theme parks and any place with visitor traffic.

It is also an autonomous solution: in case of network cuts, the data is stored directly inside the camera. The integration with third party systems is also simplified by the implementation of standard procedures of data recovery.

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IDIS Releases a NEW Range of Motorized Focus and Zoom Dome Cameras The new DC-D2233 Series further reduces installation and commissioning time by extending DirectIP™ plug-and-play simplicity

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DIS has announced a new range of motorized focus and zoom dome cameras expanding its DirectIP camera line up.

The new full-HD, two mega-pixel cameras allow auto-focus to build upon DirectIP plug-and-play technology and further reduce installation and commissioning time for installers and integrators.

The new IDIS DC-D2233 Series dome cameras are available in five variations. With all models offering the latest vari-focal motorized focus and zoom (MFZ) lenses, extensive features also include true day and night capability, built-in heaters, rugged IP66, and IK10

housing, all making the DC-D2233 Series perfect for both indoor and outdoor installations.

The new range also makes DirectIP true plug-and-play set up even easier.

Zoom and focus are controlled directly from DirectIP network video recorders (NVR), or even remotely, to make fine

tuning issues a thing of the past. The result is less implementation and commissioning time as well as the streamlining of routine maintenance.

Martin Cowley, Channel Manager at IDIS Europe commented, “When we launched DirectIP we made a promise to make full-HD and network surveillance easier to implement and more cost effective without ever compromising on quality or performance. We’re continuing to building on that promise by extending our DirectIP line up and developing offthe-shelf integrations with leading access control systems and security management platforms to ensure a lower cost of ownership.”

Honeywell's Pro-Watch® 4.2 Brings Wireless Access Control to More Doors, in More Markets Industry leading enterprise access control system now accommodates an array of wireless and biometric readers

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oneywell has enhanced its ProWatch security management system that allow integrators to cost effectively accommodate virtually any access control need through expanded support for wireless locksets and biometric readers. Pro-Watch 4.2 is now compatible with multiple biometric reader options, along with added support for several brands and types of wireless locks – including options from Allegion (AD-400 Series), Assa Abloy (Aperio Line), and Salto (Sallis and SVN) – that enable the

system to protect previously hard-toreach doors and locations.

“Wireless technologies are naturally easier and less-expensive to install than hardwired systems,” said Frederic Haegeman, EMEA Sales Director of Honeywell Integrated Security, Honeywell Security Group, “By adding more flexible wireless capabilities to Pro-Watch, integrators will have new opportunities to protect more doors at each customer site.”

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from Suprema Entertech Systems (BioEntry Plus and BioStation T2) and MorphoTrak (Sigma Series), Pro-Watch 4.2 can provide additional security in higher-risk areas where multi-factor authentication is required. Along with the wireless locksets, the biometric options help create a cost-effective, less-complex access control system that is easier for new users to learn.

The system uses an open platform to easily integrate with other disparate building and security systems. Pro-

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Watch 4.2 is compatible with Honeywell’s Vindicator® intrusion detection systems – which are commonly used at high-profile, critical infrastructure sites – and gives users control of intrusion, access control and video surveillance systems via a common interface. By integrating several buildings systems with Pro-Watch 4.2, integrators save time and money previously allocated to repairs and software upgrades while also providing users with a more efficient platform.

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tends to third party solutions and uses embedded software to limit downtime and provide users with instant notification if a security alarm or event occurs. A drop-in board replacement for Mercury-based systems more easily transitions legacy readers and access equipment over to the updated platform without replacing existing hardware.

Pro-Watch 4.2 is available in four editions: ● Pro-Watch Enterprise Edition is designed for global enterprises and

multiple locations with unlimited users and doors. ● Pro-Watch Corporate Edition accommodates mid-size to large applications, five or more users and over 96 doors. ● Pro-Watch Professional Edition provides complete functionality for organisations with up to five users and 64 doors. ● Pro-Watch Lite Edition offers basic functionality for organisations with up to 32 doors, on Pro-Watch series panels, Badging not included.

FlexMount S15 Thermal

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he compact S15D FlexMount is a universally deployable, easy concealable video system. The fully weatherproof IP camera has two sensor modules, which are each connected to the camera housing with a two-meter cable.

The thermal sensor modules measure the thermal radiation of objects, so that they can function in absolute darkness. Together with the new MxActivitySensor, they can reliably detect motion in images at night. Only changes in position trigger a signal. Objects moving on the spot do not trigger a signal. The thermal sensor modules also have an advantage during the day since they can detect moving objects in shadows, semidarkness, smoke, or behind bushes.

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weatherproof aluminum housing on the S15D camera, for example, for customer-specific special installations. Here, it is possible to connect two thermal sensor modules to a camera in a very flexible way using two-meter cables for each module. MOBOTIX thermal cameras are designed for around-the-clock operation in industrial conditions. Just like for the M15D-Thermal, there are different focal lengths available: L43 (wide-angle 45°), L65 (tele 25°) and L135 (tele 17°).

Highly sensitive thermal sensor with NETD typically 50 mK

differences in colors. The sensitivity of a thermal sensor is measured in millikelvin by the NETD, or Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference. MOBOTIX thermal cameras offer a sensor value of 50 mK, which places them in the top range of cameras currently available for general use.

The following thermal sensor module combinations are possible with the S15D: ● Mixed operation (1x thermal sensor module, 1x5 MP sensor module): The advantages of an S15D with a thermal sensor module and simultaneous daylight sensor lie in the

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combination of both images: brilliant 5-megapixel images during the day and in twilight hours and reliable motion detection at night. ● Dual thermal operation (2x thermal sensor module – only possible with the S15D, not with the M15DThermal):

a wall, for example, the mount makes it possible to compensate for sideway tilt and to realign the image horizon horizontally to record the best possible im-

adjacent rooms can be discreetly monitored with just one camera.

PTMount-Thermal Two thermal images of two different image areas with just one camera. ● Single thermal operation (1x thermal sensor module): One thermal image, thermal sensor module with flexible mounting.

With the S15D FlexMount, two 5MP sensor modules featuring microphones are connected to a concealed camera housing via cables of up to two meters long for each module (total 4 m). Two

Manual pan-tilt mount with integrated thermal sensor

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OBOTIX offers the high-quality, weatherproof PTMount-Thermal (IP65), an attractive, compact, discreet and dome-shaped mount that is adjustable in three directions and contains a pre-installed MOBOTIX L43, L65 or L135 thermal sensor module. It is always possible to find the right position thanks to the great flexibility available when adjusting the modules. When mounted to

age of the area to be secured.

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he PTMount-Thermal contains an integrated, two-meter sensor cable that simply needs to be connected to the S15D camera housing, making efficient installations and customer-specific special installations very easy. Every previously delivered S15D above camera firmware version 4.3.0.15 can be used with the new PTMount-Thermal, which converts it into a high-end thermographic camera.

Announces

Next Generation AutoVu Sharp and SharpX Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras Additional processing capacity enables new advanced vehicle analytics and near-360° ALPR capture on mobile vehicles

enetec™ has announced the next generation of its IP-based automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, the AutoVu Sharp and AutoVu SharpX. The new cameras enable the concurrent detection of license plates from a greater variety of models, capturing license plates from different states or countries on the same system. Customers can also benefit from access to new vehicle behavior and characteristic

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identify its make and the license plate state or country of origin. The direction and speed of vehicles can also be detected with a single ALPR camera, allowing end-users to collect and review trends over time and automatically detect suspicious behaviors.

“We believe that the value of ALPR extends beyond license plate analysis, and our latest generation of AutoVu Sharp and SharpX cameras is a gateway

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that offers those extended features for identifying vehicle trends and patterns,” said Stephan Kaiser, AutoVu General Manager, Genetec, “Whether in a city setting or on a private property, the advanced analytics in the Sharp and SharpX introduce important new methodologies for detecting complex automotive behaviors, along with powerful new data

mining possibilities.”

The AutoVu SharpX also leverages additional available processing power that offers new configuration options.

Customers can now deploy up to four high-resolution SharpX camera units on a single processing unit, decreasing equipment costs and simplifying installation and maintenance. Mobile users

can achieve near-360° ALPR coverage, to capture more license plates located around the patrol vehicle. The SharpX is also now available in a new portable mobile kit, containing up to four cameras, a pre-wired processing unit and all necessary cables, allowing users to move their ALPR equipment rapidly from one vehicle to another as required.

Hikvision Unveils World's First 1080P Ultra Low-light PTZ Network Camera DarkFighter DS-2DF8223I-AEL PTZ camera boasts Hikvision industry-leading Smart technologies and low-light technology

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ikvision is expanding the DarkFighter range of ultra-low-light surveillance cameras with the release of the DS-2DF8223I-AEL PTZ network camera. This cutting-edge camera utilizes Hikvision's industryleading, ultra-low-light MP lens and is designed specifically to capture sharp color and monochrome images in extreme, low-light conditions.

The result is crystalclear color images in conditions that would defeat conventional monochrome IP cameras and competing low-light cameras.

The DS-2DF8223IAEL DarkFighter PTZ opens up new opportunities for 24-hour CCTV surveillance. The incorporation of EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), 120dB WDR and a host of smart detection technologies further improves image quality and operational convenience.

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he DarkFighter camera features a large, two-megapixel, 1/1.9 inch progressive scan CMOS image sensor for capturing full color images down to 0.002 Lux and B/W to 0.0002 Lux. Together with a 120 dB WDR (wide dynamic range) and Hikvision's 3D DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) technology, the camera is capable of streaming full HD 1920x1080 video at full frame rate.

IR distance of up to 200 metres is further supported to ensure image capture in the darkest environment.

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face detection, intrusion detection, line crossing detection and audio exception.

The great improvement on security efficiency benefits users and, more importantly, key events/ objects are recorded for further forensic needs. These features, combined with smart tracking, which enables the camera to detect any progressively moving object and follow it within the camera's area of coverage without fault, place the DarkFighter head and shoulders above other PTZ and IP cameras. Smart Defog and EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) are further supported to improve image quality in challenging conditions.

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arkFighter PTZ is fitted with a fast and powerful 23x optical zoom lens, which zooms from wide open to fully zoomed in less than five seconds. This high-power lens is capable of rotating endlessly through a full 360 degrees and tilting from -20 to 90 degrees. Besides, its ultra-low-light performance is augmented with infra-

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red capability over a range of 200 meters. In addition, up to 300 preset positions can be programmed and the new camera also enables up to 32 presets in up to 8 patrols. The DarkFighter PTZ will also scan up to 4 patterns and supports up to 24 ROI areas.

The DS-2DF8223I-AEL DarkFighter PTZ is the latest member of the grow-

ing DarkFighter family of ultra-low-light CCTV cameras. It is fully protected by an integrated heater in the sturdy IP66 and vandal-proof housing, making it the perfect candidate for deployment in challenging outdoor environments both by day and night down to temperatures as low as -40°C. High-PoE and 24V AC power supply are supported as well.

In addition, Hikvision is also expanding customer choice with the introduction of another DarkFighter PTZ member, the DS-2DF6223-AEL 2MP Smart PTZ Outdoor Network Camera. This camera shares all the other excellent functionalities of the DS2DF8223I-AEL with the exception of IR capability.

Integration of PanoCam360 with Veracity’s COLDSTORE Surveillance Storage System Enhances Ease of Video Management and Incident Handling A

MG Systems has completed the integration of their AMG-Panogenics’ 5-megapixel 360 degree PanoCam360 camera range with Veracity’s COLDSTORE surveillance storage solution.

According to Alastair McLeod, Group CEO for Veracity, “I am happy that AMG sees the value in developing support for Veracity's direct-to-storage system architecture. The new architecture, which we call TRINITY, exploits the power of modern IP cameras, such as the PanoCam360, enabling it to record directly to our COLDSTORE surveillance storage system. This allows for the deployment of small to large-scale surveillance systems without the need for NVR servers. The solution is especially well suited for applications which require a very cost-effective solution providing high storage ca-

pacity per camera.”

Sara Bullock, Business Development Director, AMG Group said, “I am delighted to announce this technology partnership with Veracity. The requirement for storing video footage is steadily increasing, partly because of the number of cameras being deployed and partly because there is an increasing demand to store footage longer. COLDSTORE offers a unique and cost effective solu-

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tion. The combination of PanoCam360 and the Trinity-COLDSTORE architecture appeals to a wide range of customers as it will help to improve the quality and speed of critical decision making and investigation. Overall, the combined solution will help customers get the best total cost of ownership with unsurpassed reliability. Veracity’s Coldstore System, when combined with the AMG Panocam360 camera, also provides the perfect stand-alone solution, particularly for small business use and when off-site management is preferred.”

With this integration of PanoCam360, AMG is joining a steadily growing list of market leading camera manufacturers who have integrated their camera ranges with Veracity’s Trinity architecture and COLDSTORE.

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Introducing the HD Micro Dome Pendant Mount C

ontinuing with Avigilon’s tradition of delivering innovative security solutions, comes the release of a new pendant mount option for the Avigilon HD Micro Dome camera. This new pendant mount option offers a flexible new design that significantly reduces installation times while still delivering superior image detail and the most cost-effective transition to high-definition video surveillance. Combined with existing surface-mount and in-ceiling mount options, the HD Micro Dome camera now offers installation options for nearly any environment that requires protection.

The new pendant mount option for Avigilon’s 1 MP and 2 MP HD Micro Dome camera also offers the following additional features and benefits:

● Tool-less installation: No tools required for installation; simply screw the pendant mount to common pipe fittings. ● Superior image detail: Available in 1 MP and 2 MP resolutions, operating on Avigilon’s enhanced H3 platform.

● ONVIF compliant: Compatible with Avigilon Control Center and other leading video management software platforms. ● Wide angle of view: 86° angle of view for wide coverage of rooms, hallways or retail aisles and cashier areas. ● Dual color options: Available with either black or grey powdercoated aluminum shell. ● Maximum protection: IK10 vandal resistance and IP55 sprinkler-proof housing. he pendant-mount HD Micro Dome camera is available to order immediately from Avigilon Customer Order Management at orders@avigilon.com.

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emsdaq announces the launch of the latest release of its multi-

award winning EntroWatch system. EntroWatch continues to break new ground

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in the licence-free security management market and now includes the following new features: ● ONVIF Profile S video client. ● Comprehensive, global anti-passback management. ● Up to 10 client machines. ● Automatic and scheduled triggers. ● Global lockdown. ● Holiday manager. ● Negative access rules. ● DHCP or fixed IP addresses. ● French and Portuguese language. ● SQL Server 2014 based.

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cence-free access control system to use a Windows 8™ style dashboard management and control display. This innovation means any menu is a maximum of 2 clicks away. Automatic hardware discovery and set-up wizard make En-

troWatch the simplest of systems to deploy. Designed to facilitate growth and expansion, EntroWatch has no hard limits for doors or cardholders being governed only by SQL Server Express™ in terms of database size and client li-

censes. EntroWatch re-defines the industry standard for licence-free security management software by including an integral badge designer, automated triggers, security lockdown, anti-passback and an ONVIF video client.

exacqVision 6.6 Release Introduces ESM Failover for Increased Reliability Latest launch also includes event monitoring and user view enhancements, new IP camera integrations and more

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xacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), introduces the ability to set up and manage failover on exacqVision servers with exacqVision 6.6 and Enterprise System Manager (ESM) version 3.0, a health monitoring program for use with exacqVision Enterprise networked video recorders (NVRs). The new exacqVision version 6.6 VMS (video management system) also includes updates to the views and event monitoring features in exacqVision, faster searching with the Exacq mobile app and additional updates to ESM. The new ESM failover functionality continually monitors exacqVision recorders. A system failure can be detected within 15-30 seconds and an actual failover to a spare server or servers can be automatically instigated in a matter of minutes. Failover

functions include IP cameras, recording schedules, user rights, event linking, serial profiles, archiving configuration and more. Once the protected recorder is back online, ESM automatically transfers all functionality back to the original server. Users can also use ESM Failover to perform manual failover on exacqVision recorders at any time to conduct system maintenance.

“The new ESM Failover feature adds substantial value to our exacqVision enterprise solution,” notes Scott Dennison, Director of Marketing, Exacq Technologies, “We recognized the need for our customers to maximize

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video recorder uptime and delivered a failover solution to ensure video recording is never interrupted.”

In addition to the new failover feature, ESM version 3.0 also adds features that improve server user management over an enterprise network. This makes it easier for system administrators to add and remove servers and users from defined groups. exacqVision 6.6 gives users and system administrators greater flexibility and personalization when creating and using the views feature.Views can now be shared with all users, shared with a defined group of users or kept private to individual users.

Version 6.6 also provides increased event monitoring flexibility.

Users can prioritize events to ensure the most important events always display first.

Additionally, users can drag live cameras into an event monitoring video panel at any time. These updates to

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event monitoring ensure that the most important video is always in front of an active viewer. Version 6.6 of exacqVision adds support for over 100 new IP camera models from leading manufacturers including ArecontVision, Axis, Bosch, Illustra, Panasonic, Samsung, and Vivotek. The exacqVision VMS now supports nearly 2,200 IP camera models.

The latest Exacq Mobile app (Version 3.10) for iOS, Android and Win-

dows Phone 8 devices now utilizes the same SpeedSearch functionality found in the full client software. SpeedSearch provides significantly faster search results as video frames automatically populate on the screen for faster investigations. This is an ideal solution for searching video over low-bandwidth connections using mobile devices that rely on cellular data.

The exacqVision VMS is accessed with the freely distributed ex-

acqVision client software (Windows/ Linux/ Mac), the exacqVision free web browser client available for all leading web browsers (Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari and Opera), as well as the free Exacq Mobile app for iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8 devices. The VMS software is included with pre-configured exacqVision recorders or it can be installed on third-party Windows or Linux based systems.

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he new Lens Selector from Basler simplifies the long search for a suitable lens for Basler area scan cameras. The right lens is now just a mouse click away.

Thanks to Basler’s sophisticated new Lens Selector, users can quickly and easily identify a suitable lens with the right focal length for their camera application. Working with the camera's

sensor data, the tool proposes suitable series of lenses that fit with the size and resolution of the sensor. In some cases that recommendation is not final, though, as the customer's specific application will determine whether a lens with lower resolution characteristics is sufficient.

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the user standpoint it is remarkably easy to use: Visitors to http://www. baslerweb.com/lens-selector can enter the pertinent data for their application (such as necessary angle of view, working distance, object size, etc.). The Lens Selector then calculates the necessary focal length and proposes suitable lenses.

Beyond the Lens Selector, Basler also offers other tools such as three Camera Selectors and the Interface Advisor. Depending on which type of camera is required, separate selectors for area-scan, line-scan and network cameras are available. The user can provide parameters for resolution, sensor technology and optics and the selector then suggests suitable camera models.

The Interface Advisor helps you identify the right interface. It makes this determination based on criteria such as cable lengths, available bandwidth, Plug & Play relevance, expectations of real-time performance and system costs.

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Introduces

3-inch Network Mini PTZ Dome Camera D

ahua Technology introduces its new 2-megapixel 3-inch network mini PTZ dome camera – SD32203SHN. SD32203S-HN is the updated model featuring compact design with powerful functions which bring a new experience to the user. IP66-rated proofing ensures the cameras can withstand even the harshest weather environments. Furthermore, IK10-rated vandal-proof can effectively prevent destruction.

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ahua SD32203S-HN is using new block camera with 3 times zoom-in function. The lower bit rate is able to reduce the storage space while the angle of view reaches 116.5 degrees which provides a wide monitoring area.

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he block camera holder of SD32203S-HN is made of aluminum while the vertical transmission model has changed from gear drive to belt drive. This upgrade can improve

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ahua SD32203S-HN adds the conductive slip ring to achieve 360° unlimited rotation. High speed stepping motor offers max 240°/s pan speed and 160°/s tilt speed which makes SD32203SHN a veritable high-speed PTZ dome camera.

This network mini PTZ dome camera features more advanced functions but also maintains its cost-effective offering. With ease of use installation, advanced features and performance, Dahua SD32203S-HN is a good extension to the existing product line to meet wider market demands.

Features ● 3.0mm~9.0mm (3x) optical zoom.

● H.264 & MJPEG dual-stream encoding. ● Max 25/ 30fps @ 1080p resolution. ● DWDR, day/ night (ICR), DNR (2D & 3D), auto iris, auto focus, AWB, AGC, BLC. ● Multiple network monitoring: Web viewer, CMS (DSS/ PSS) & DMSS.

● Max 240°/s pan speed, 0°~360° endless pan rotation. ● Up to 255 presets, 5 auto scan, 8 tour, 5 pattern. ● Built-in 2/ 1 alarm in/ out. ● Support intelligent 3D positioning with DH-SD protocol. ● Micro SD memory, IP66, IK10, PoE.

New J157WMBOX IP66 Junction Box J

VC Professional has introduced a new IP66 junction box, the J157WMBOX, designed to be used with three of its IP cameras. Available from the end of November

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to be used directly with the VN-H157WPU Super LoLux HD outdoor bullet camera and also with the VN-H257VPBU (EX) and VN-T216VPRU outdoor minidome cameras via the WM-POD mounting arm.

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WHITE PAPER

Achieving a FIPS 201 Physical Access Control Solution

By Ranjit Nambiar – Director Sales, South Asia, HID Global

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SPD-12 mandates that all government agencies use PIV identity cards for physical access control as a way to ensure a secure and interoperable approach. PIV enabling physical access control systems (PACS) requires some changes but can be accomplished without the need for wholesale rip and replacement of existing equipment. This white paper will show that the required changes are limited to four areas: providing new card readers technically compatible with the physical characteristics of a FIPS 201 compatible card, adding the ability to read and interpret the data on FIPS 201 compatible cards, adoption of the FASC-N and UUID as unique user identifiers, and using strong PKI based validation at enrollment and time-ofaccess. It concludes that augmenting the functionality of existing panels and door controllers yields the most secure and cost effective approach to providing strong PKI based validation at the timeof-access.

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n August 2004, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) mandated the establishment of a government-wide standard for identity credentials to improve both logical and physical

access control. In addition, it required the use of this standard credential by all Federal employees and contractors when gaining physical access to federally controlled facilities as well as logical access to federally controlled information systems. In February 2005, NIST released the required standard as Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201 (FIPS 201-2). The new smart card based credential is called the Personal Identity Verification card or PIV. The Office of Management and Budget released memo OMB M-1111 stating “Effective the beginning of FY2012, existing physical and logical access control systems must be upgraded to use PIV credentials, in accordance with NIST guidelines, prior to the agency using development and technology refresh funds to complete other activities.” In addition, issuance of the PIV credential is now virtually complete. In response, agencies are now turning their attention to identifying and implementing changes to their physical access control systems to support the new PIV card.

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dentials. In this document the term ‘PIV’ is used generically to represent all FIPS 201 compatible credentials.

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here are several potential approaches to enabling PACS to support FIPS 201 compatible credentials. Some of these are less costly and more secure than others. This paper addresses the strengths and weaknesses of each, and identifies criteria for selecting the most suitable approach. While this paper is focused on the U.S. Federal Government use case, the examples and conclusions presented apply to all FIPS 201-2 compatible credentials.

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major goal of HSPD-12 is to achieve trusted interoperability throughout the federal government. This trust is achieved by, among other things, having a highly secure identity card that supports strong authentication mechanisms. Identity cards built to the FIPS 201-2 driven NIST standards have several built-in security features, including: ● Cryptographic signing of integrity sensitive data elements such as certificates, fingerprints and facial images.

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● An on-card FIPS 140-2 certified cryptographic module. ● FIPS 140-2 Security Level 3 protection of private keys stored on-card. ● Keys that are generated on-card with private keys that cannot be exported. ● All cryptographic operations using the private keys are performed oncard. ● Access to card commands involving the PIV private key require a PIN. ● Cardholder PIN is matched on-card.

These features constitute the FIPS 201-2 credential trust model and can strongly enhance the overall security of PACS if used properly. Ensuring the proper use and validation of the PIV credential is at the heart of the process of upgrading an existing PACS to make it consistent with the intent of HSPD-12.

Typical physical access architecture

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typical PACS architecture will look similar to that shown in Figure 1 below. While different PACS vendors may name their components differently, the essential functionality of all systems is the same. Before launching into a discussion of changes required to enable a FIPS 201-2 PACS solution, it is important to understand the current state of the industry.

The basic components of a PACS are the head-end server, panels, door controllers, readers, lock or strike mechanisms and the user identity cards. Each of these components is described below. The authorizing head-end server is where the system is managed. This includes the following functionality: ● Enroll users (name, …). ● Assign one or more unique badge IDs to the user. ● Maintain status of enrolled users (active, inactive).

● Maintain user access privileges (often called access levels). ● Maintain door attributes (e.g., lock ID, type, software version etc). ● Maintain door policies (level required for access, time based requirements). ● Collect, manage and report access events (e.g., who entered, when, etc).

The head-end server is the ‘brains’ of the system and must therefore be located in a secure location.

The control panel is the access control ‘decision maker.’ Its role is to: ● Maintain and enforce door policy by matching user access level with door access level. ● Store access control data locally so that it can continue to operate when connectivity to head-end is lost. ● Executes alarm and sensor logic. ● Contains battery backup so that it can continue to operate during loss of power.

A given PACS may have several panels depending upon the size of the system.

The door controllers provide the mechanical interface to execute the access control decisions.

This involves: ● Driving the door strike. ● Providing audio signals to indicate door latch is open. ● Providing LED signals to indicate access control decisions (access granted or denied). ● Providing on/ off signals for video recorders, door ajar alert, manual ‘buzz in’ etc.

Depending upon the manufacturer, a door controller can control one, two or several doors. Some vendors provide both control panel and door control functionality in one device.

The readers are familiar to all of us.

Their primary purpose is to provide an electrical interface to the user identity card. Their functions include: ● Providing an access request presentation point to user. ● Reading the claimed identity data from card. ● Accepting authentication data (e.g., PIN, biometric). ● Communicating identity and authentication data to panel via the door controller. ● Providing LED and audio on/off feedback to cardholder.

Figure 1: Typical Physical Access Control System (PACS)

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Readers come in a variety of types: contactless, contact, with PIN pads, with biometric sensors and in various combinations.

Common lock/ latch mechanisms in use are: ● Door strike: Typically wired back to door controller where the latch is controlled by door controller (as shown in Figure 1). ● Lock: Typically not wired back to door controller. In this case the reader is built into the lock which contains an access control list (ACL) and access policies specific to the lock.

Various identity card types are currently in use by physical access control systems. Examples include: ● Magnetic Stripe. ● Proximity (e.g., HID Prox®). ● Smart Card (e.g., PIV, iCLASS®, MIFARE™, DESFire™) – smart cards are further characterized by type of interface (contact, contactless or dual) and size of processor, and memory.

Perhaps the most defining characteristic of existing systems is that user identity cards are issued locally by each PACS. This means that the choice of card type, format of the data on the card and assignment of badge IDs are all site dependent. In addition, there are very few standards associated with existing PACS. Readers typically use the Wiegand protocol to talk to the door controllers but most other components and protocols are proprietary, including the identity cards. The result is that there is virtually no interoperability between separate PACS, even those from the same vendor.

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he focus of this paper is on upgrading existing PACS deployments

as opposed to deploying a new PACS. Regardless of the approach taken, there are certain goals that apply. In general, a suitable approach to PIV enabling an existing PACS should meet the following criteria: ● Maximize reuse: The approach should not be based on a rip and replace strategy, as this is not required.

Maximizing reuse is key to minimizing cost. ● Minimize custom modifications: Custom modifications are typically expensive and difficult to maintain or replace, and should be avoided.

A commercial off-the-shelf approach should be used wherever possible. ● Support multiple PACS: Many organizations are not standardized on a single PACS make or model for their entire enterprise. A PIV enabling solution that is not tied to a specific make or model will make future upgrades of the PACS components much easier. ● GSA approved product: The Federal, Identity, Credential and Access Management (FICAM) Testing Program evaluates interoperability of disparate components within an ICAM architecture. The new GSA Approved Products List (APL) has been re-designed to reflect the FICAM testing and is organized into four primary solution segements: LACS, PACS, Credentialing Systems and Usage. The Removed Products List (RPL) itemizes products and services that were formerly on the APL, but have been removed as a result of the changes FIPS 201-2 requires. ● Support multiple authentication mechanisms: NIST Special Publication 800-116 [SP 800-116] identifies February 2015

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four authentication mechanisms suitable for controlling access to ‘controlled,’ ‘limited’ and ‘exclusion’ areas. The PIV enabling solution should support all of these mechanisms and provide the capability to dynamically switch between them in response to changes in threat level. ● Support PIV-I and CIV: PIV-I cards are used by federal contractors who are included in the HSPD-12 mandate and may need access to a controlled facility. This capability will enable PIV-I visitors as well as temporary PIV-I cardholding employees to use the access control system.

CIV cards have the same technical format as PIV-I cards and are technically useable in a PIV enabled access control system depending upon local policy.

Changes imposed by FIPS 201-2 compliance

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he introduction of the PIV card represents a major step forward in standardization of access control within the federal government. There is now one standard identity card that is centrally issued and is recognizable and trustable by all government agencies. While using the PIV card in existing PACS will require some changes, it will not necessitate a complete replacement of the PACS components. Figure 2 shows where these changes affect the system.

Upgrading an existing PACs to enable it to properly use a FIPS 201-2 compatible card as the user identity credential requires a few small but significant changes: 1. The PIV card is as an ISO 14443 type smart card with a contactless interface that operates at 13.56 MHz. In addition, some authentication mechanisms require using

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the contact interface. The most common identity cards in use today are contactless proximity cards, which operate at 125 kHz. This incompatibility in communication protocol and the need in some cases to support the contact interface will require replacement of the readers.

2. The PIV card employs a new profile for representing the data on the card.

The system must therefore add functionality to read and interpret this new profile.

3. Each PIV card contains a unique identifier called a FASC-N. (The unique identifier on PIV-I and CIV cards is the UUID.) New functionality must be added to extract the unique identifiers from the card data and use them in the access control decision process.

4. To ensure secure use of the PIV card some level of authentication and validation must be performed as part of the enrollment process and at the time-of-access. This is new functionality that must be added to the system.

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n order to use a PIV card to open a door, there must be a record of that PIV card in the PACS cardholder database. There are several ways this can be accomplished: 1. Each PIV card is created by an authoritative data source, which is typically the identity management or card management system that encoded the personal information onto the PIV card’s chip. This data source may be able to provide card information in a format that PACS can use. In most cases, middleware is required to link these two systems in order to accomplish the data exchange.

Figure 2: Changes required to PIV enable a PACS

2. In the absence of a data feed from the authoritative data source, PIV cards themselves have much of the information required to populate a PACS cardholder record. Certain software packages have the ability to harvest data from a PIV card and provision the information into the PACS database. However, because the authoritative data source is not involved, there must be some level of authentication and validation performed to ensure that the PIV card being registered is authentic and not a clone or forgery.

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f the four PACS changes identified above, adding PKI based validation for the PIV credential is the most complex. The term ‘validation,’ as used in this document, is defined to be the process of authentication (i.e., proving your claimed identity) and revocation checking of the presented credential.

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uthentication is the process of proving one’s claimed identity.

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There are five basic threats associated with authenticating a user claiming to be the person identified on the PIV card: 1. Counterfeit identifiers: A genuine PIV credential is issued by a trusted authority. At the point and time of access it is imperative to know that the presented identifier is genuine and has not been forged or changed by someone seeking unauthorized access. This threat is mitigated through the use of digital signatures on each of the credential’s data objects (e.g., certificates, fingerprint template, facial image). Validation of these signatures ensures the data was signed by the trusted authority.

2. Cloned or copied identifiers: Trusting a PIV credential certificate requires knowing that it is not a copy of a legitimate user’s certificate. This threat is mitigated by executing a PKI private key challenge to ensure the certificate (through its public key) is bound to the private key embedded in the PIV card. This process binds the identifier contained in the certificate to the card to which it was issued.

3. Lost or stolen identifiers: Trusting

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the identifier requires knowing that it represents the person presenting it.

This threat is mitigated by verifying the binding of the cardholder to the card by requiring a PIN, something only the legitimate cardholder would know.

4. Shared identifiers: Trusting the identifier requires knowing that it represents the person presenting it.

This threat is mitigated by verifying the binding of the cardholder to the card by requiring a biometric, something that can’t be shared and is only possessed by the person to whom the card was issued.

5. Fraudulent use of revoked card: FIPS 201-2 compatible cards are issued by a trusted authority with which the cardholder has a relationship (e.g., employee). In the event that this relationship is broken (e.g., employee leaves the agency or company) the identity card is revoked by the trusted authority. This threat is mitigated by periodically checking for new revocations of credentials issued by this trusted authority.

In general the decision to grant or deny access is not based on authentication alone. The person requesting access must also be authorized to do so and their identity credential must be checked to ensure it has not been revoked by the issuing authority.

Validation: What, when and where

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alidation of the PIV card must include some or all of the following to be effective: 1. Path discovery: The process of discovering a path from the presented PIV certificate to a trust anchor embedded in the PACS. 2. Path signature verification: Estab-

lishing that every certificate in the path is genuine and not counterfeit and has not been changed or manipulated.

3. Data object signature verification: Establishing that every signed data object on the card was signed by a trusted issuer (e.g., certificates, fingerprint template, facial image template) to ensure they are genuine and have not been changed or manipulated.

4. Cross checking data object identifiers: All signed data objects on the PIV, PIV-I or CIV card have an identifying number unique to that card.

Checking that each data object contains the same FASC-N (or UUID) ensures they all belong to the same credential.

5. Various PKI: Conformity and freshness checking (key usage, expiration dates, etc.).

6. PIN check: To ensure the cardholder is bound to the credential to mitigate the threat of lost or stolen cards.

7. Private key challenge: To ensure the certificate is bound to the token to which it was issued and has not been copied or cloned.

8. Biometric check: To ensure the cardholder is the same person that was issued the PIV card. This mitigates the threat of ‘shared’ cards and disclosure of the card’s PIN. 9. Periodic checking of the revocation status of the card’s PIV and Card Authentication Certificates.

10. Periodic revalidating the full path: To ensure all of the certificates in the path remain valid and have not been revoked.

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would typically be done as a function at or in conjunction with the PACS headend.

Validation at the time-of-access will involve a subset of these checks depending upon the assurance level required, and authentication mechanism chosen for the specific access point being addressed. The question of where this validation should be done however is more challenging.

Possible options include placing this functionality in: ● Head-end. ● Readers. ● Panel/ door controllers. ● Separate module.

Performing time-of-access validation at the head-end would seem to be a logical choice since it could take advantage of the full PKI validation functionality used for enrollment. However, this approach would require adding new wiring to support two-way communications between the readers and the head-end to facilitate signature checking on the credential data elements (CHUID, certificates, biometric templates), execution of a private key challenge and execution of a biometric match. In most cases, this would be prohibitively expensive. In addition, this approach would fail to operate properly during a loss of power or reader to head-end communication (i.e., a single point of failure).

Alternately the replacement readers, something that may need to be done regardless of the approach chosen, could include the validation functionality. The new readers would require more powerful (and costly) processors to perform the cryptographic processes associated with PKI validation. This approach also requires two-way communication with external networks or the head-end in order to receive periodic downloads of

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certificate status data, trust anchors for signature verification and to service path discovery requests for any visitors with PIV or PIV-I cards. In addition, there are two security issues associated with this approach: ● Security related processing on the attack or unsecured side of the PACS boundary. ● PACS network connection available on the unsecured side of the PACS boundary.

Putting the time-of-access validation into the panel or door controller components is a more attractive approach in that it addresses most of the deficiencies and security issues associated with the approaches discussed above, specifically: ● Security related processing is on the secured side of the PACS boundary. ● PACS network connection is on the secured side of the PACS boundary. ● There is potentially much less rewiring to be done. ● The system would continue to operate properly as these components typically have battery backup for lost power and could store the required validation information locally.

The drawback with placing the PKI validation functionality into a panel or door controller is that these components would have to be replaced rather than upgraded. Replacement is necessary because upgrading existing boards would require some or all of the following changes: ● Addition of a more powerful processor to perform the cryptographic PKI operations in a timely manner. ● Addition of external serial ports for two-way communication with the readers. ● Addition of Ethernet port for communication with head-end and/ or

external networks for periodic retrieval of status information.

Currently no commercial-off-theshelf panel or door controllers provide this capability. It is anticipated that these components will become available at some point in the future.

An alternative to upgrading or replacing all the panels and/ or door controllers is to augment the existing system functionality with the addition of a new ‘plug-in’ module. To be successful this new module must work with existing PACS panels and door controllers as they are, without requiring any changes.

This approach would then be the most cost effective way to PIV enable any existing PACS.

HID Global’s pivCLASS→ Approach

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ID Global’s approach to PIV enabling an existing PACS is shown in Figure 3. In this approach the PIV enabling functionality is added by registering PIV cards with the PACS using

the pivCLASS→ Registration Engine or IDPublisher, revalidating certificates on an ongoing basis using the pivCLASS Certificate Manager, and augmenting the existing door controller and panel functionality.

It requires four changes: ● Provisioning PIV cards using pivCLASS Registration Engine software; ● Revalidating certificates on a periodic basis and suspending PIV cards in the PACS if a certificate is found to be revoked via the pivCLASS Certificate Manager. ● Replacing existing card readers with PIV enabled readers. ● Inserting an HID Global pivCLASS Authentication Module, or PAM, between the reader and the door controller when there is a requirement for high assurance at that particular portal.

The PAM module contains all the PKI validation functions executed at the time-of-access. Inserting the PAM

Figure 3: PIV Enablement

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module requires no modification or replacement of any non-reader component in an existing PACS. It provides all the validation functionality required by FIPS 201-2 in compliance with HSPD-12 and NIST SP 800-116.

PAM modules are installed between any existing PACS panel or door controller and a supported reader: contact card-only, contactless card-only, contact and contactless card-only, card + PIN, card + bio or card + PIN + bio.

Readers are selected based on assurance level requirements. The PAM module-reader combination supports CHUID, CAK, PKI, and BIO authentication methods as described in SP 800-116. In addition it supports the Transportation Workers Identity Credential (TWIC) and the First Responder Authentication Credential (FRAC).

To smooth transition the PAM also supports prox, iCLASS and magnetic stripe cards. Each PAM module can support one or two readers.

PAM modules are managed by the pivCLASS Reader Services that provide centralized control of assurance level settings and distribution of dynamic validation data such as credential revocations and trusted issuers. pivCLASS Reader Services also control pushing firmware updates to all PAM modules.

The PAM module validates cards according to its assurance level setting, constructs the badge ID from data on the card and then passes the badge ID to the PACS panel for an access decision. The PACS head-end maintains the user access authorizations as is currently done. For invalid cards, the PAM module can be configured to send a preset badge ID to the PACS panel and/ or close an output relay. The Validation Server also provides an ap-

plication programming interface (API) to enable any PACS head-end product to take advantage of this validation functionally during card registration, to receive periodic updates of credential status, to control access levels at each door, and import access logs from the PAM. An optional pivCLASS Enroller is available for systems that do not already have a PIV enabled registration capability.

Features and benefits of PAM Panel Augmentation Approach

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ID Global’s PAM panel augmentation approach enables an agency to PIV enable their existing PACS system in a cost effective and secure manner that meets all of the previously defined criteria: ● Maximizes reuse: The PAM solution minimizes cost by augmenting the capability of existing panels and door controllers, and requires no changes to the existing system other than adding PIV compatible readers. ● Minimizes custom modifications: The PAM solution does not require any custom modifications to existing PACS components. Future upgrades to the existing PACS can be done without requiring any custom modifications. ● Supports multiple PACS: The PAM solution is PACS make and model independent. The Validation Server component can be integrated with various PACS head-ends. ● Supports multiple authentication mechanisms: The PAM solution provides dynamically configurable support for all authentication mechanisms defined in SP 800-116 (CHUID, CAK, PKI, BIO and combinations).

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● Supports PIV-I and CIV: The PAM solution supports a variety of identity credentials in use today, including PIV, PIV-I, CIV, TWIC, FRAC and CAC (legacy, NG, EP). All four TWIC authentication modes as defined in the TWIC reader specification are supported. ● Improves security: The PAM solution provides a complete PKI validation approach to support strong authentication of the cardholder. This includes configurable periodic status checking via OCSP, CRL or TWIC hot list and validation of any credential supported by the Federal Bridge using delegated path discover (DPD) or delegated path validation (DPV) via the Server-based Certificate Validation Protocol or SCVP.

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SPD-12 mandates that all government agencies use PIV identity cards for physical access control as a way to ensure a secure and interoperable approach. PIV enabling a PACS requires some changes but can be accomplished without the need for wholesale rip and replacement of existing equipment. We have shown that the required changes are limited to four areas: providing new card readers technically compatible with the physical characteristics of the PIV card, adding the ability to read and interpret the data on the PIV card, adoption of the FASCN and UUID as unique user identifiers, and using strong PKI based validation at enrollment and time-of access.

We have further shown that choosing to augment the functionality of existing panels and door controllers yields the most secure and cost effective approach to providing strong PKI based validation at the time-of-access.

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HID Global Wins Award for Leading Access Control Brand in China H

ID Global has been selected as one of China's Top 10 Access Control Brands for 2014 for the eleventh consecutive year by A&S China, a leading security publication in the nation. A&S Top 10 awards winners are selected by industry-leading distributors, system integrators, installers, end users and designers. The award reinforces the company’s ongoing initiatives to deliver new capabilities for meeting current and future secure identity requirements in the region.

“It is a great honor to be recognized by one of the most influential security media publications in China,” said Eric

Chiu, Director of Sales, Greater China with HID Global, “The award further validates our dedication to continually support customers with innovative solutions for an ever-growing range of applications.”

HID Global won the award for its iCLASS SE solutions that enable seamless convergence of multiple applications onto a single smart card or other device. Powered by the company’s Seos® technology, iCLASS SE® platform solutions include readers, interoperable microprocessor-based credentials (cards, smartphones and other mobile devices) and encoding tools. The platform sim-

plifies how identities are created, used and managed across physical and logical access control, biometrics, cashless vending, customer loyalty programs, transit and other applications.

Additionally, Seos technology enables any smart device using wireless technology – such as NFC or Bluetooth – to become a trusted credential, replacing mechanical keys and access cards to open doors in homes, hotels, offices, hospitals, universities, and industrial and commercial buildings. Seos technology is also used for issuing, delivering and revoking digital keys that are delivered with end-to-end encryption.

Hikvision and EMCS in Partnership to Introduce

CCTV Sentry Smart Monitoring System H

ikvision is expanding the opportunities for comprehensive CCTV system checks through a unique partnership with EMCS, one of the UK’s largest independent monitoring stations. EMCS will use their CCTV Sentry software to proactively monitor every customers’ CCTV system, not just those that traditionally opt for a monitored solution, and send an e-mail if any problem is detected. Hikvision has ensured that its entire range of DVR, NVR, Hybrid, and HD-SDI products are 100% compatible.

EMCS has worked closely with Hikvision to roll out this comprehensive system checking service to the 80% of customers that have not, until now, had their CCTV systems monitored. Every

Hikvision DVR is now compatible with CCTV Sentry and provides information on camera and hard disk failures, recording issues and time accuracy problems. As well as e-mail alerts, CCTV Sentry customers can view a live status webpage on a smartphone, anywhere, anytime.

“As a result of our partnership with EMCS, CCTV Sentry will now be available to every multi-site organisation where a fully-functional CCTV system

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is a necessity such as retail, banking, hotels, education, logistics, transportation and critical infrastructure,” says Keen Yao, International Marketing Director at Hikvision, “It provides all EMCS customers a valuable and highly proactive maintenance service tool to help ensure that their CCTV systems are fully operational 24/7.”

According to Mark Hewerdine, CCTV Manager at EMCS, “Our customers can be rightly confident in the

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knowledge that all Hikvision’s products are 100% compatible with CCTV Sentry, competitively priced, easy to use and, most importantly, stable and reliable.”

Keen Yao adds, “Integrating CCTV Sentry into EMCS’ standard alarm panel is a breakthrough for sites with unmonitored CCTV installations, allowing them to be alerted when a fault happens rather than finding out after an incident has occurred. It also means the team at EMCS can offer an immediate visual check for

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an intruder if an alarm is triggered.

“We bring a totally transparent approach to working with all our technical partners and are proud to stand behind EMCS in their roll-out of CCTV Sentry.”

EMCS is one of the UK's largest independent monitoring stations and unique in being the UK's only truly independent alarm receiving centre. Not tied to any alarm company, EMCS is able to offer alarm installers the best alarm monitoring solution for each

of their customers. All the company's front and back offices are based in the UK, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The dual alarm receiving centres are completely self-contained and resistant to both physical attack and power failures. EMCS has been awarded NSI Gold for intruder and fire alarm systems, is recognised by the SSAIB, accredited to ISO9001-2008 and was one of the first Alarm Receiving Centres to be accredited to BS8418 for CCTV monitoring.

Barrier-Free Parking with ANPR technology: A real option?

any cities globally continue to become more congested, driving increased investment into off-street parking facilities. In recent years, automated number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras and software have started to be used as part of the overall solution which also includes barriers, payment machines, and loop detectors. The main use of ANPR equipment is to alleviate issues related to ticket payments, where a license plate can be looked up in the system to verify entry times, or for security purposes. However, what if ANPR equipment was the sole solution to automate parking structures? This trend is starting to occur.

Parking barriers and loop detectors are widespread and have been used for many years, but eliminating the use of these products in favor of barrier-free parking is slowly starting to gain traction. Free-flow parking can use ANPR technology to scan plates of cars as they enter and exit a facility, offering real

benefits to parking lot operators and customers. One benefit of barrier-free parking is it can eliminate bottlenecks at entrances and exits.

These holdups are a real frustration for customers, where lines can back-up and create significant wait times to enter and exit. For entry, cars would now no longer have to stop to collect a ticket upon arrival and could drive straight into a facility to park. When exiting, payments would already have been made, allowing cars to leave immediately without having to stop to make payment.

This would get rid of the need to have barriers, booth attendants or payment stations at the entrance and exit points.

Another benefit is it can be extremely expensive to build entry/ exit lanes.

With faster throughputs, fewer lanes would be required because cars would be able to easily move in and out of the structure. The additional space could be used for more parking spots, creating the possibility of lower costs and higher re-

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turns for parking lot owners.

Finally, barrier-free parking is convenient for customers. Parking structures need a way to distinguish themselves from one another to win new customers and to retain existing ones. Reducing or eliminating wait times makes for better customer service and can keep users happier. Operators can also create convenience for everyday clients with parking payment subscriptions that keep a credit card on file to be charged each time the license plate is scanned. These customers would then never have to worry about payment when parking.

Today, the main barriers to widespread acceptance free-flow parking are ANPR equipment prices and the possibility of lost payments. Parking facilities that use ANPR cameras today typically install low-cost solutions because parking barriers are present. Cars are required to come to a complete stop in the entrance and exit lanes, which makes a low-end product sufficient enough to

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scan, read and produce an image of the license plate. If the barriers are removed, cars would be in motion when driving through the lanes, which requires a better and more expensive product.

Avoiding payments is also an issue where users could just leave without paying to park. The question is then, “How would operators collect the fee if this were to occur?” The simple answer is the fee would likely go uncollected and would become lost revenue. How-

ever, parking lot operators can store the license plate of the offender so this never happens with the same car twice. This then makes lost payments an issue only with one-time users.

The key for ANPR equipment vendors is to educate end-users about the total cost of traditional parking systems.

ANPR technologies eliminate the need to buy traditional equipment making the free-flow parking option more affordable. Combine this with the benefits to

customers, and the market could soon see change. While the trend to barrierfree parking is unlikely to occur in the short-term, in its latest report World Market for ANPR and Detection Sensors, IHS has stated it expects free-flow parking to gain momentum during the next five years. This will occur as endusers recognize the benefits and manufacturers push the solution as an alternative to the traditional systems used today.

Announces

New Partnership with RIVA for Enterprise Network Surveillance Solutions

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IGIEVER has announced a partnership with RIVA, a surveillance camera provider with integrated video analytics. After integration with RIVA IP cameras, DIGIEVER has well integrated with over 90 network camera brands and more than 3,500 IP camera models contributing to fulfill diverse surveillance requirements all over the world.

Powered by Intel Dual Core high speed CPU, DIGIEVER NVR can perform excellent network surveillance of multiple IP cameras up to 64 channels on single server and up to 144 channels on multiple servers.

DIGIEVER NVR supports hardware decode local display of 4K Ultra HD (8MP) quality, remote browser monitoring, multi-layer dynamic EMap, multi-megapixel recording and smart search playback. The monitoring demands can be satisfied

anywhere and anytime by local display monitoring, remote browser monitoring, iOS and Android mobile monitoring.

DIGIEVER’s comprehensive NVR products have been successfully distributed through worldwide channel partners that cross five continents. Formed by a group of experts who have rich experience in research and development in networking products, DIGIEVER, focuses on providing leading-edge surveillance solutions not only in software

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applications, but also in hardware design and is devoted to optimizing users’ experience.

RIVA offers its customers a full IP camera line and IP encoders with integrated video analytics in each product at a price of a standard camera. The RIVA product ranges comprises powerful and universally deployable surveillance cameras and servers for both indoor and outdoor usage. Therefore, RIVA box cameras, cube cameras, dome and PTZ dome cameras, IR and bullet cameras

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are bound to impress with their excellent image quality at resolutions from VGA/ D1 to 2 megapixel/ 1080p HD. The compatibility between DIGIEVER and RIVA is beneficial to customers who have RIVA IP cameras to easily monitor liveview, playback recorded videos and notice event location and situation from multi-layer dynamic E-map. After the integration between DIGIEVER and RIVA, all series of DIGIEVER NVR can perfectly support RIVA network cameras, including Pro+ series (DS-8300-RM Pro+, DS-8200-

RM Pro+, DS-4200-RM Pro+, DS4200 Pro+, DS-2100 Pro+ and DS-1100 Pro+), Pro series (DS-8200-RM Pro, DS-4200-RM Pro, DS-4200 Pro, DS2100 Pro, DS-1100 Pro) and Lite series (DS-4000 and DS-2000 series).

“The deep and solid integration is a great benefit for us as a camera manufacturer, as well for our common customers to win projects based on our combined exceptional features. DIGIEVER, a well known expert in the NVR business and digital video recording, and RIVA with the onboard video analytics, are able

to provide a solution that is unique and very competitive,” said Christof Kraka CTO of RIVA. “I’m deeply convinced that the cooperation between DIGIEVER and RIVA can satisfy various requirements in vertical markets,” said Allen Tseng, Product Director of DIGIEVER, “Surveillance solution is closely related to people’s daily life. With customers’ high expectations toward DIGIEVER solutions, we are dedicated on providing more surveillance solutions to make surveillance intuitive and easier.”

Dahua and Exar Agree on the First HDCVI Technology Licensing D

ahua Technology announces the signing of a strategic agreement with Exar to license High Definition Composite Video Interface (HDCVI) technology. Under the terms of the new agreement, Exar is licensed to design, manufacture and sell high-definition analog video solutions utilizing HDCVI technology.

As the HDCVI technology inventor and patent owner, Dahua has made it a global open standard, providing open access for any third party, including competing manufacturers, to use HDCVI. Partnering with the HDcctv Alliance allows manufacturers to better collaborate on implementation of HDCVI 2.0 technology – carving the path for wider and quicker market acceptance.

Zhu Jiangming, Executive Vice President at Dahua Technology, points out that since HDCVI is now a global standard instead of being merely one

of various HD analogue solutions in the industry, Dahua is even more confident about CVI’s prospect. Partnering with Exar is another good example to show their open mind and strong determination.

Louis DiNardo, President and CEO of Exar Corporation comments, “By upgrading analog cameras and video recorders to HDCVI at sites where coax has already been pulled, customers can now enjoy all the benefits of a high-definition video with a very modest investment. HDCVI technology enables transmission of HD video at distances over 500 meters on standard coaxial cable.”

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ucts are fully compliant with the HDCVI 2.0 standard, ensuring performance specifications and interoperability with other products that adhere to the HDCVI standard. Exar’s first HDCVI product, a 1080p camera module, will be demonstrated this month.

Todd Rockoff, HDcctv Alliance Executive Director said, “Specialized HD local-site transport solutions have made HD surveillance as reliable, as convenient, and as affordable as sub-HD surveillance. This license agreement between Dahua and Exar opens a new chapter for analogue HD transport. Equipment makers will soon have a choice of suppliers for HDCVI 2.0-ready components. Exar’s and Dahua’s mutual commitment to the HDCVI standards creates value for end users – it drives multi-vendor plug ‘n’ play while simultaneously creating efficiencies for both equipment manufacturers and their customers.”

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Expands its after-sales Service Capacity with Comprehensive Technical Support Network and Warranty Policy

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ontinuing its strong commitment to providing solutions and services that best meet the needs of its global customers, VIVOTEK has announced the expansion of its global after-sales service network and warranty policy on a superior range of its network cameras.

VIVOTEK’s after-sales services include extensive technical support, and product repair and replacement within the warranty period. In order to support their business development in various markets, which is both rapidly expanding and plays a pivotal role both strategically and geographically, VIVOTEK has cooperated with several professional Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) centers and valued global distributors, enabling them to provide VIVOTEK’s high standards of technical authorization. Just this year, VIVOTEK completed the signing of a cooperative agreement with Mexicobased MDS (Mantenimiento de Seguri-

dad). At present VIVOTEK has successfully built a strong after-sales service at 16 sites across 5 continents, including 4 official RMA centers and 12 distributors’ offices. The 4 RMA centers are located at VIVOTEK’s headquarter in Taiwan, ComServe Network in the Netherlands, AGS Digital Service in Brazil and MDS in Mexico while the 12 distributors are located in China, Indonesia, India, Iran, Egypt, South Africa, North America, Mexico, Ecuador, Chile and Argentina.

In addition to after-sales services, VIVOTEK, has announced an extension of its warranty to 3 years for a series of its latest advanced network cameras. These include 6 fixed dome network cameras (FD8355HV, FD8355EHV, FD8365HV, FD8365EHV, FD8155H, and FD8165H); 4 bullet type network cameras (IP8355H, IP8355EH, IP8365H and IP8365EH); and 2 box network cameras (IP8155HP and IP8165HP). These cameras are all

equipped with advanced features, such as WDR Pro, WDR Pro II, Supreme Night Visibility and extreme weather-proof.

Global customers, who have bought or are going to buy, can now enjoy a 3-year warranty for these 12 network cameras, expanded from the previous 2-year warranty.

Steve Ma, Executive VP at VIVOTEK stated, “VIVOTEK, through seamless integration with local repair centers and also our valued distributors in various regions, has built a strong service network across the globe, ensuring timely customer support, and minimizing service latency. The expansion of our warranty period, in addition to demonstrating our strong belief in the high quality and durability of our products, will give our global customers even greater confidence in cooperating with VIVOTEK. In the near future, we will introduce the 3-year warranty to even more models.”

Now Capable of Transmitting Border Security Sensor Data via Satellite

Unique border security solution for short, medium and long-range data transmission launched

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irbus Defence and Space has launched its new solution for transmitting mission-critical data from remote border security sensor sites to central operation centres via satellite. Moreover, control and analysis software applications for border security sensors can be operated over this same robust link. This gives border security authorities access to a unique border security capability.

Up until now, there was no alternative to expensive and time-consuming longdistance connections with copper cables or fibre-optic links. While traditional ter-

restrial links – optical fibres for medium distances, for example, and microwaves for short distances – can still be used where the infrastructure is available and the terrain is suitable, these communication bearers can now be complemented by highly adaptable and affordable secure satellite communications to more remote sites in difficult terrain. The same solution can be used to provide short-term ‘interim’ availability and to deliver connectivity to mobile sensors.

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deliver ‘best in class’ throughput and resilience.

Airbus Defence and Space is a worldwide leader in border security, with nationwide solutions deployed with customers in Europe and the Middle East.

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Siemens Expands Security Portfolio with New VMS from Milestone

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ith Siveillance VMS (Video Management Software), Siemens has introduced a video management solution that enhances the company’s existing security portfolio. The strategic partner for this software is Danish IP video management specialist Milestone Systems, on whose technology Siveillance VMS is based.

Siveillance comprises software-based security platforms and modules that are used in critical infrastructures and by enterprise customers. Another application for the video technology is the Desigo CC management platform for building and security technology. Here, too, Siemens and Milestone Systems are working closely to provide video functionalities in Desigo CC. Siemens offers Siveillance VMS in three versions: ● VMS 100 supports up to 128 cameras and is suitable for small and medium-sized facilities. ● VMS 200 meets the demands of centrally managed systems with the high scalability requirements typical

of major industrial facilities. ● VMS 300 is used in systems that are distributed over multiple locations. It centrally manages user and system data. VMS 300 has a redundant de-

sign and is therefore available during network interruptions. It is suitable for critical infrastructures such as airports.

Long-term strategic partnership with Milestone

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iemens’ OEM partner Milestone specializes in open, IP-based video management software. Its flexible tech-

nologies have been proven in thousands of installations worldwide.

“We are pleased to have won a leading provider of IP video management software like Milestone as our strategic partner and technology supplier,” says René Jungbluth, who heads the solutions business at Siemens Building Technologies, “Siemens is a key player in the security industry, and VMS is a vital module in our Siveillance portfolio. It helps further focus and expand our enterprise security solutions business. Because the video technology can also be integrated into the Desigo CC building management platform, the software is an outstanding addition to our Total Building Solutions portfolio as well.”

“The worldwide strategic partnership with Siemens is very important to us. It is not only proof of how important open platforms are, but also represents a benchmark in our long-standing business relationship,” says Lars Thinggaard, President and CEO of Milestone.

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Establishment of Allied Telesis Wireless™ IP networking leader enhances existing wired and wireless solutions portfolio with Extricom advanced wireless technologies

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llied Telesis recently announced the formation of Allied Telesis Wireless™, Ltd., a division of Allied Telesis Group. The new entity incorpo-

rates the former Extricom team and the assets acquired: intellectual property, advanced technologies, product portfolio, and its established customer base.

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Allied Telesis Wireless was created to further enhance the leading networking manufacturer's existing converged wired and wireless solutions portfolio. This

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Extricom product portfolio has been successfully deployed for over a decade in challenging environments such as large public venues, warehouse/ logistics/ industrial manufacturing facilities, schools, and hospitals throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

The unique, contention-free Extricom Channel Blanket™ technology will enhance Allied Telesis’ wireless infrastructure solutions with wire-like reliability, high throughput, seamless mo-

bility, unparalleled noise immunity, and easier installation and maintenance than market alternatives. Complementing the existing Allied Telesis Unified Wireless Controller (UWC) and TQ Series access point portfolio, the Extricom product line will deliver high-performance voice, data, video, and location services with uninterrupted roaming in the most challenging high-density environments.

Seiichiro Sato, Allied Telesis Director of Global Product Marketing, re-

marked, “The formation of Allied Telesis Wireless, and the launch of the Extricom product line, will allow Allied Telesis to offer an unmatched, complete portfolio of wireless and wired LAN solutions to our customers. This important development marks our ongoing commitment to broadening our access portfolio by enhancing it with a strong wireless access offering, solidifying Allied Telesis leadership in the wireline networking infrastructure sector.”

SALTO Systems and MAXXESS Establish Strategic Partnership

The collaboration brings together SALTO’s Virtual Network (SVN) data-on-card with Maxxess’ universal security management software, eFusion to deliver a powerful integrated platform for managing both online and offline access points

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ALTO Systems, world leaders in wire-free and wireless access control technology, and Maxxess, a U.S.based, global corporation recognised for its award-winning security software, have announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration brings together SALTO’s Virtual Network (SVN) with Maxxess’ universal security management software, eFusion to deliver a powerful integrated platform for managing both online and offline access points.

The integration combines flexible and efficient wireless SVN access control with eFusion’s command and control capability. When an access incident occurs, eFusion presents operators with accurate details from SVN, along with visual verification through its integrated surveillance capability. Displayed policies and procedures provide the information necessary for security teams to

initiate a fast and appropriate response.

The result is reduced operator interaction together with automated reporting, which improves productivity, fills security gaps, enforces compliance with standard operating procedures, and acts as a force multiplier for multi-site operations.

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tems says, “The integration with eFusion extends the value and benefits our customers can now realise from their online SALTO SVN solution. With SVN we have already eliminated lock re-programming, re-keying and the hard wiring of buildings to create greater efficiencies and cost savings for our customers. eFusion builds on this with an industry-leading range of off-the-shelf

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integrations that improve the productivity of security teams whilst increasing resilience through faster and more accurate responses to an ever changing landscape of threats.”

Nancy Islas, President, Maxxess

Systems adds, “Our partnership with SALTO provides our customers the added benefit of its online wireless networked electronic locking solution, as an integral part of the eFusion platform.

Our eFusion software continues to lead

the industry with off-the-shelf integrations that include more third party systems than any other security platform, providing customers with the scalability to future-proof their security investments.”

mobiDEOS Reduces Video Verification Costs for Alarm Dealers UNCE platform leverages existing and new analog cameras and DVRs, lowering cost of entry to $160 for four cameras

obiDEOS recently announced a new IP- and cloud-enabled surveillance platform, UCNE, that can leverage existing and new analog infrastructure while cost-efficiently transitioning systems to the network. mobiDEOS is now extending UCNE’s capabilities to deliver a cost- and time-efficient video verification solution for alarm dealers by working with central stations.

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al recurring monthly revenue (RMR) through value-added services. A business or residence with an analog fourchannel DVR can transition to UCNE for as low as $160, with video verification capability included. Similar IPenabling systems typically cost up to $1500 for the same feature and take much longer to implement. The lower costs enabled through UCNE will also

Alarm verification has been mandated by many law enforcement agencies, and UCNE makes it affordable for all end users – while empowering systems integrators, alarm dealers and central stations to earn addition-

simplify the customer acquisition process for alarm dealers.

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ment agencies based on evidence of an intrusion, crime or other security-related event,” said Sri L. Palasamudram, Chief Executive Officer mobiDEOS, “As a result, remote monitoring staff is better empowered to act on behalf of their end customers across businesses, residences and public spaces.”

Palasamudram added that UCNE customers can decrease long-term cost of ownership whether they leverage existing analog infrastructure or add inexpensive new analog cameras to support video verification. As UCNE seamlessly integrates with existing or new analog camera equipment from multiple remote and enterprise sites on the network, this eliminates the need to purchase and install new IP cameras to support video verification. mobiDEOS UCNE previously announced integration with Immix central station software of SureView Systems, and is working with other central station software companies. Integration with mobiDEOS UCNE is simple, requiring only a single line API.

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Avigilon Acquires Video Analytics Patents Avigilon acquires strategic intellectual property and continues to build upon its industry-leading video analytics patent portfolio

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vigilon Corporation has completed the acquisition of 96 US and international patents and 25 US and international patent applications (the Patents) from four unrelated vendors for aggregate cash consideration of US$13,375,000.

Avigilon acquired the patents in separate transactions with each of the following entities: Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc., FaceDouble Incorporated, ITS7 Pty Ltd., and VideoMining Corporation. The Patents relate to various video analytics capabilities, including emotional and attentional response

measurement, in-store object tracking and behavioural analysis, object tracking and anomaly detection, video segmentation and metadata generation, user interfaces, and image classification and retrieval over wireless networks. Other notable fields covered by the Patents include network camera system-on-a-chip and remote security camera programming.

With the acquisition of the Patents, and following Avigilon’s recent acquisition of ObjectVideo, Inc.’s entire patent portfolio and patent licensing program, Avigilon holds 213 US and international

patents and 215 US and international patent applications.

“The future of the video surveillance industry is in video analytics and the Patents cover sophisticated technologies in this area,” said Alexander Fernandes, Avigilon’s founder, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board. “These strategic purchases open up great opportunities for our business, give us freedom to operate, and expand the scope of our new patent licensing program. It is yet another proof point that Avigilon is leading the way into the future of the video surveillance industry.”

Fever Check Systems

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TELOP, a subsidiary of ST Electronics from Singapore, the inventor and patent owner of unique thermographic camera technology has entered into a partnership with iOmniscient, to provide their customers with a robust, integrated solution for unmanned fever checks.

Thermographic cameras are calibrated to measure the temperature of the objects that they view. STELOP’s patented IFSS (Infrared Fever Scanning System) is the most advanced and accurate thermal scanning solution available today capable of measuring temperature differences of as little as 0.1 degrees C. It already has a track record having proven its value during the SARS crisis.

When combined with iOmniscient's unique system for facial recognition in a

crowd the resultant system can be very useful for airports, hospitals and other environments where it is necessary to understand if someone is suffering from a fever.

The system can be set up to look at a crowd and can detect if one or more individuals is suffering from a fever.

The system then captures the face or faces of the individuals involved in a non-intrusive manner. There may be no operator at this camera point to talk to the person(s) involved.

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man operator to apprehend them at the appropriate time.

The embedded face recognition system can also operate independently, matching faces against a watch list and identifying persons of interest. The sophisticated system maintains a log of the path of every person of interest.

This integration of technologies from two leaders in their respective fields has resulted in an extremely robust and efficient solution, which can be implemented in any environment where it is important to accurately detect and identify people who need to be quarantined to prevent the outbreak of a communicable disease.

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Wi-Fi and Hybrid Technologies to Lead in Indoor Positioning B

y the end of 2015, Wi-Fi and hybrid technologies will comprise the majority of systems that will navigate users in locations covered by nearly 91,000 digital indoor-positioning maps.

The most common technologies used for this purpose are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/ beacon technologies, smartphone sensors, and LED lighting. Hybrid systems typically combine Wi-Fi, smartphone onboard sensors and sometimes other data sources. The popularity of Wi-Fi is due to its low cost, ease of use and existing infrastructure, even though it is not the most accurate positioning technology.

While LED lighting is not common today, it does offer high accuracy and has interesting potential.

Led by Wi-Fi and hybrid systems, the types of use cases that are expect-

ed to underpin the next stage in the smartphone revolution include the following: locating friends in a crowded nightclub or concert; finding products in a large store (or being directed to certain sections of a large store, based on consumer data); location-based gaming; and tracking staff – especially for firefighters, physicians, and other emergency services staff, as well as employees at very large offices or factories.

The number of positioning maps is projected to more than double by the end of the decade, and the retail environment – usually malls and larger stores – is leading the market, for the moment. Other location-positioning opportunities exist in airports, educational and public facilities, private

businesses, and many other areas – although it should also be noted that those location-navigation markets are not as mature.

Statistical information on large groups of people (e.g., the average time people spend in certain areas) provides valuable information to companies, as does the tracking of specific populations; however, consumer privacy concerns are certainly an issue in this environment.

In some cases the technology enables targeted advertising and monitoring of users’ positions; however, based on consumer reactions to other technology trends introduced in recent years, the majority of end-users are likely to overlook such concerns, given the opportunity to receive free navigation services and other benefits.

Teleste Takes the Lead in the Rail Video Security and Passenger Information Segment through an Acquisition Teleste is acquiring the Finnish solutions provider Mitron to become one of the leading end-toend providers of rail-specific video security and information management solutions

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eleste, an international technology group specialised in broadband video and data communication systems and services, announced that it is acquiring Mitron Group Oy Ltd, the Finnish provider of public transportation information systems and modern display solutions. The acquisition follows Teleste’s strategy to become one of the leading suppliers of end-to-end video and information management solutions for the rail market.

A major aim of the transaction is to answer to rail operators’ growing demands of end-to-end solutions that enable more efficient operations with enhanced passenger service and security throughout the rail ecosystem. Both Teleste and Mitron have been granted an IRIS certificate, and the acquisition further increases their compliances in providing high standard solutions that are specified for the needs of the rail industry.

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Right message, right people, right time – for the benefit of rail operators

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ogether Teleste and Mitron form one of the leading providers in the market offering the rail industry complete solutions for stations, rail cars and wireless data transmission between these two. The solution supports wireless offload from rail cars as well as real-time connectivity with live video

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transmission between rail cars and stations, and includes advanced passenger information and CCTV systems both in rail cars and at the station.

Key benefits for the operators are accurate and timely information as well as rapid and correct situation awareness and actions. In short, the solution ensures that the right message is delivered to the right people and at the right time. In addition to improved safety of operations and passengers, the solution also helps rail operators offer more advanced, better quality passenger services through, for example, live onboard entertainment.

“There is growing demand for more capable video security and realtime information management solutions in the rail segment. The cus-

tomers are looking for end-to-end solutions that enable them to improve operational efficiency and security, and offer better quality passenger services,” says Johan Slotte, Deputy CEO of Teleste Corporation and head of its Video Networks Business Unit, “Teleste is aiming to provide the rail market with a complete solution that fulfils our customers’ wishes, and joining forces with Mitron meets that target in the most efficient way.”

Both Teleste and Mitron have a strong, international customer base.

Teleste has profound expertise in providing video surveillance solutions for major rail operators such as CTA in the US and the SNCF in France as well as world class references from large networked video surveillance

projects. Mitron’s customer base consists of major rail car manufacturers such as Alstom, Bombardier, Siemens and Stadler as well as several major rail operators. “We are delighted to join the Teleste team as the acquisition enables us to a reach a wider market for both Teleste and Mitron products.

With joined forces, we can offer the rail market with a seamless and complete end-to-end solution fit for any rail operator and rail car manufacturer,” states Lasse Orre, CEO of Mitron Group Oy Ltd. Mitron will continue its activities as an independent company as part of the video surveillance business unit within Teleste’s Video and Broadband Solutions Business Area and with its current management.

Xtralis Sees the Largest Market Share Growth for Fire Detectors Market Globally for the 8th Year in a Row Award-winning VESDA, OSID, and ECO products position Xtralis for rapid expansion and dominance in the fastest growing fire detection markets

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tralis, the pioneer of very early warning aspirating smoke detectors, continues to grow market share according to the latest IHS Technology report titled ‘The World Market for Fire Detection and Suppression Products – 2014 Edition.’ The measure of fire detector manufacturers shows Xtralis rose from #7 in 2006 to #4 in 2013 with a 6.3% global market share, up from 5% in 2006. Xtralis continues to have a significant lead in the aspirating smoke detection (ASD) category of fire detectors, with an estimated 61.3% market share, up over 15% from 2006 levels. That share does not include China, where

Xtralis believes its market share exceeds 80% from sales of its VESDA, ICAM, and FMST ASD products.

Xtralis manufactures VESDA and ICAM ASDs globally, and FMST ASDs in China. According to the IHS Technology report, the ASD market will see a 2013-2018 compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%, tops among all fire detector types. Xtralis offers ECO – a gas detection module for VESDA & ICAM detectors, enabling multi-sensor capabilities, and OSID – a dual wavelength beam detector designed for large open areas. IHS expects the world-wide Multi-Sensor February 2015

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and Beam markets to see 7.0% and 6.5% CAGR over the same period, positioning Xtralis ECO and OSID products for rapid growth.

Xtralis® is the leading global provider of powerful solutions for the early detection and visual of fire, gas and security threats. Their technologies prevent disasters by giving users time to respond before life, critical infrastructure or business continuity are compromised. They protect high value and irreplaceable assets belonging to the world’s top governments and businesses and their brands include VESDA® & VESDA-E™ – the world’s No.1

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very early warning aspirating smoke detection (ASD) systems; ICAM™ for flexible ASD; ECO™ – Gas detection & environmental monitoring modules for

VESDA & ICAM systems; OSID™ – easy to use smoke detection for open areas; ADPRO® & ADPRO-E™ – advanced, intelligent access, perimeter &

intrusion detection solutions for multisite & enterprise security; HeiTel™ – digital video remote monitoring; and, ASIM® – intelligent traffic detection.

Morpho Becomes Sole Supplier for all Slovakian ID documents M

orpho (Safran) recently announced that it has won a threeyear contract from the Slovak Republic for the delivery of driver’s licenses. With this latest contract, Morpho becomes the sole supplier of all official identity documents for Slovakia.

Morpho already supplies the Slovak Republic with passports, vehicle registration cards, resident permits, weapon registration documents, police ID cards and eID cards. This new contract for driver’s license cards integrates Morpho’s state-of-the-art security features

(special inks, tactile relief, laser engraving etc.) to comply with European standards and provide enhanced protection against document fraud.

“We see this contract from the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic as a sign of continued trust in our technologies, placing the production of all official ID documents in our hands,” said Jacques van Zijp, General Manager Business Unit Europe, Government Identity Solutions division at Morpho, “Our identity solutions deliver forgeryproof and trusted documents under

maximum security conditions, enabling Morpho to satisfy the confidence placed in us.”

Rudolf Hlavaty, Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic added, “We are very pleased to choose Morpho for the production of driver’s licenses for our country. Throughout our cooperation over the years we have built a shared understanding of technical requirements and evolutions, which is helping us work together more effectively and provide better quality of products and services.”

ONVIF Publishes Profile Q Release Candidate for Easy Configuration, Advanced Security

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NVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced the Release Candidate for Profile Q, the specification that provides quick and easy interoperability in addition to advanced security features. This new Profile is now available for review on the ONVIF website.

Profile Q gives end users and systems integrators the tools they need to connect systems and devices as seamlessly as possible. Offering out-of-the-

box functionality using the ONVIF specification, Profile Q caters to the security-specific needs of an easy set-up mechanism and basic device level configuration. This new profile also ensures that every Profile Q conformant product will have ONVIF enabled automatically as the default setting. Profile Q works across brands and profiles with quick configuration and installation, providing innate discoverability and strong device monitoring and event management capabilities.

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“ONVIF developed Profile Q in direct response to the industry’s request for out-of-the-box functionality and easier and secure configuration,” said Per Björkdahl, Chairman of ONVIF's Steering Committee, “With Profile Q, systems designers and installers will be able to more easily realize the full potential of interoperability using ONVIF.” Profile Q also supports Transport Layer Security (TLS), a protocol designed to provide secure communication between devices and clients, with

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an authentication process involving the exchange of certificates and keys over a network. The profile manages certificates and keys on ONVIF devices themselves, which can then communicate with clients across the network in a way that protects against tampering and eavesdropping.

ONVIF circulates a new profile first as a ‘Release Candidate’ for six

months, allowing members and stakeholders a final implementation review.

When that process is complete, the final profile is published and technology providers will be able to test their products for conformance to the final version of Profile Q. This process is intended to allow members to more quickly introduce conformant products when the final version of Profile

Q is released in mid 2015.

With more than 500 members and approximately 4,000 conformant products, ONVIF is the largest organization of its kind in the world. Since its inception in 2008, the organization has seen its membership grow by 25-50% each year, with the number of conformant products increasing by 250% in the last three years alone.

Suprema Biometric Solution now Integrated with Paxton Net2 Access Control System S uprema’s biometric technology is to be integrated into Paxton Net2, a UK-based market leader in electronic IP access control and door entry solutions. Paxton provides industry-leading access control which meets the challenges and trends of the security market. Net2 offers cen-

tralized administration and control of sites ranging from one to hundreds of doors, and thousands of users.

The integration seamlessly connects Suprema’s biometric access control readers and Paxton’s Net2 software. Suprema’s integration with Net2 maintains the user-friendly in-

terface of the platform by providing integration via a plug-in to the existing platform software. The user will be able to enroll users, create biometric tokens and automatically link user templates to Suprema readers through a new embedded ‘Suprema Biometrics’ button.

Smartvue Recognized Among Top 20 Most Promising Campus Tech Solution Providers

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martvue Corporation, the leading cloud visual intelligence (VI) and cloud video surveillance provider, has been named among the top 20 most promising campus tech solution providers by CIOReview.

CIOReview serves as a neutral source of information for decision makers seeking to identify and rank the top performing firms in a variety of technology driven businesses.

Through market research, nominations and consultations with industry lead-

ers, CIOReview editors identified the 20 most promising campus technology providers, including Smartvue Corporation. Smartvue was selected because it provides functionality that its competition doesn’t offer. When reviewed, Smartvue’s proved to have the most robust, easiest to use, and scalable campus video surveillance solution of 2014.

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provides one of the best surveillance solutions on the market,” said Pradeep Shankar, Editor-in-Chief of CIOReview, “Smartvue’s surveillance solutions are easy to use, intuitive, and incredibly cost-effective.”

“We are honored that CIOReveiw identified Smartvue Corporation as one of the top technology solution providers for campuses,” said Martin Renkis, Founder and CEO of Smartvue Corporation, “For over a decade, we have been committed to expanding the capa-

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bilities of visual intelligence and video surveillance by leveraging the cloud at each step in the value chain. The cloud also creates a cost-effective way to share software-based services, and those costsavings enable us to provide a much more powerful solution.”

The Smartvue cloud surveillance

network operates tens of thousands of cameras around the world and supports dozens of school campuses from Kansas City, Missouri and Sudbury, Massachusetts to Nashville, Tennessee. Smartvue provides solutions that help protect small campuses with a few buildings all the way up to large city

size campuses with hundreds of buildings and protected grounds.

Smartvue Corporation’s mission is to make the world a safer place with amazing surveillance technologies.

Founded in 1998, Smartvue protects millions of people, places and assets worldwide every day.

Inaugural INTERPOL World 2015 Expects High-Level International Participation INTERPOL World Congress and Dialogue M A ore than 70 percent of the exhibition space for INTERPOL World, a new international security event taking place from 14-16 April 2015 in Singapore, has been booked by key players in the security landscape.

INTERPOL World Expo provides unprecedented opportunities for an expected 250 solution providers to network and interact with some 8,000 international police organizations, law enforcement agencies and other security professionals. Then, Heads of States, Chiefs of Police, government representatives of INTERPOL’s 190 member countries and key industry leaders and representatives from the private sector will be invited to INTERPOL World. This presents opportunities for security solution providers to form partnerships with the public sector and government agencies to identify security challenges and cocreate solutions to combat them and make the world a safer place.

As a testament to the significance of the event, INTERPOL World has already attracted much interest from international groups from countries

such as Austria, France, Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Given Singapore’s strategic location in the heart of Asia Pacific, INTERPOL World will provide a consolidated platform for these international companies to springboard into the booming economies in the region.

Visitors to interpol world can expect a showcase of innovative technologies such as facial recognition software, biometrics, command & control systems, mobile and IT forensics, unmanned systems, anti-counterfeiting solutions, geospatial intelligence, identity management and access control, physical security information management and many more.

Owned by INTERPOL, the world’s largest international police organization and supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore, INTERPOL World will focus on issues and challenges in the following domains: Cybersecurity, Safe Cities, Border Management and Supply Chain Security.

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part from the INTERPOL World Expo, which is open to trade and professional visitors, the event will also feature high level seminars, forums and dialogues to facilitate the sharing of challenges, solutions and best practices.

Happening on 13 April 2015, the INTERPOL World Dialogue is a leadership forum for government policy makers, influencers and key industry leaders to identify and engage in discussions pertaining to impending and future threats facing the global security industry. The INTERPOL World Congress, which will be taking place from 14 to 16 April 2015, is a knowledge sharing forum where experts and key industry players discuss global security threats and present co-created solutions.

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ity for the identification of crimes and criminals, innovative training, operational support and partnerships, will officially open on 13 April 2015. Located in Singapore, the IGCI complements INTERPOL’s General Secretariat in Lyon, France, and enhances the Organization's

presence in Asia.

The INTERPOL Asian Regional Conference, scheduled for 15–17 April 2015, is a meeting where policy and strategy matters concerning improvement of police co-operation between the Asian member countries and the crime situation

are discussed on the basis of preparatory work carried out by officials of the SubDirectorate for Asia and South Pacific, with assistance from the Sub-Directorate for Middle East and North Africa in the General Secretariat, and on the contributions from delegations.

Building Automation Integrators and Consumers Find More Value in Maintenance C

onsumers in the building automation industry are increasingly only interested in more intelligent services which offer a more targeted approach to maintaining their system. According to the IHS report The World Market for Building Automation Systems Integration and Aftermarket Services, integrators who support automated HVAC controls are expanding their offerings to accommodate this shift in the market.

IHS has estimated the world service and maintenance market for automated HVAC control systems to be worth $26.5 billion in 2013.

Integrators in the industry have long had to fight the perception that service and maintenance was a black hole of value for end-users. However, as energy standards become stricter in some parts of the world, routine maintenance is switching from an optional line item in a budget to essential as end-users must maintain increased energy efficiencies to meet regulatory requirements. For example, buildings in Singapore must maintain certain energy efficiencies of their chiller plants by 2020 or face stiff financial penalties. Nevertheless, endusers have maintained a cynical view on

the amount of value they actually reap when integrators tour a building looking for issues which may or may not be present.

To combat this view, integrators are offering more intelligent services based on the principle that maintaining and improving the efficiency of a system can be done with diagnostics and data analysis, thus reducing the time spent in a facility providing routine maintenance.

This trust has developed as intelligent services are better able to show inefficiencies which need to be corrected in a system. For example, as these inefficiencies are corrected, integrators can provide reports which show the progress being made from fine tuning the programs of the HVAC controllers through data analysis. Additionally, service with this depth of analysis requires a specialized skill set which is not typically found with facility managers.

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sensors in a building used to have to be checked manually to make sure they were properly calibrated. Now, integrators can target sensors using data analysis to determine which sensors are in need of calibration and which ones are working correctly. Additionally, this level of analysis allows integrators to know what equipment needs maintenance, prior to arriving, so the correct tools can be brought to the site. This results in fewer trips, reducing overhead costs and time.

As these intelligent services improve, they will not only benefit endusers by helping increase the efficiency of their buildings but will also help integrators in their quest to continually increase profits in two separate ways.

Firstly, integrators will be more decisive on a jobsite which will save time, this will allow their maintenance network to service more buildings over the same period. Secondly, as end-users start seeing the increased value of analysis, IHS anticipates that integrators will be able to sign up more customers for maintenance. Due to this, IHS has forecast that the automated HVAC controls service and maintenance market will grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2013 to 2018.

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oday’s railway infrastructure must shoulder greater demands for inter-city and inter-state transportation.

Ideally, a railway system should meet growing capacity requirements while still using existing infrastructure and not compromising on safety and security.

Thanks to advances in automated signaling and train control systems, this is now possible.

Whereas conventional train control systems use manual, solid-statebased route management and interlocking mechanisms, modern electronic, computer-based approaches that harness Information and Communications Technology (ICT) dramatically improve railway safety and capacity. However, computer-based train control relies on a robust and reliable communications network – as do other railway devices, LEUs, axle counters, interlocking controllers, balises, and intercoms.

The most popular off-the-shelf ICT solutions are all based on TCP/ IP communications, while at the same time, more and more Ethernet-enabled devices are available for mainline signaling and train control applications. To build a robust trackside backbone communication network using TCP/ IP and Ethernet technologies, operators must achieve five key requirements:

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CP/ IP is very widely used, so most railway mainline communication systems now share the same network

with other, often non-vital applications.

This network convergence is very convenient for system builders and operators, but poses a potential risk: auxiliary data (such as diagnostics data) may interfere with the transmission of core data (such as signal and interlocking data).

6726A/6728A series switches, are specially designed for wayside applications.

All switches in the series are EN 501214 compliant and support wide temperature features. The IKS-G6824A Layer 3 switch provides up to 24 Gigabit ports with advanced Layer 3 networking and multiple fiber optic connections, making it especially useful for segregating larger networks.

User-friendly network management Unless the core network and the auxiliary network are physically separated, railway communication networks need a solution that will not hinder the transmission of critical data. Railway operations would grind to a halt if a virus infection and/ or broadcast storm were to shut down all of the communications on the network.

VLANs (Virtual LANs) are a solution that can segregate core from auxiliary data and protect vulnerable network devices from attack. However, even when the network is segregated by a VLAN – indeed, even if the network is physically separated – communications between the core network and the auxiliary network is still inevitable. Therefore, layer 3 switches, or even a gateway or router, must be used with the network.

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n NMS (Network Management System) is important for managing and monitoring network devices, like the Ethernet switches, terminal servers, and interlocking controllers that make up a train communication network.

It’s important to remember that an NMS used with a railway mainline network has very different requirements than one used in an office network. Railway operators expect the following features: ● A more visualized user interface that displays physical or pseudo links and PoE. ● Automatic topology discovery via LLDP.

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● Real-time link status and network traffic statistics. ● Real-time alarms via SNMP Trap or SNMP Inform. ● Network reporting functions. ● Support for large networks (2000 nodes). ● Displays a diverse range of devices used in railway networks (through a MIB compiler). ● Visualized Virtual LAN. Moxa’s featured solution: MXstudio is an industrial network management suite for installation, operation, maintenance, and diagnostics.

Moxa’s MXstudio industrial network management suite combines all the tools you need throughout the network lifecycle into one toolbox, including the MXconfig network configuration tool, MXview industrial network management software, and the N-Snap industrial network snapshot tool. The all-inone MXstudio software suite has a tool for every task, including configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting. In addition, MXstudio’s three key benefits – easy configuration, smart visualization, and quick troubleshooting – are designed to meet the demands of industrial automation networks.

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ptical fiber, which is widely used with today’s networks, is particularly well suited for long-distance communications, including mainline signaling and control networks. The depots and stations of a mainline transportation grid typically cover a wide physical area, with the distance between two depots anything from a hundred meters to several kilometers. Consequently, it is very important to have a variety of multi-mode, single-mode, and long-haul fiber avail-

able for long distance data transmission.

IEEE 802.1D/w STP/ RSTP was originally designed to eliminate network loops, but it is also used for network recovery and self-healing if a link or node fails. However, the STP/ RSTP recovery time has the potential to be much slower than what’s required for critical networks. As more nodes (Ethernet switches or hubs) are added to the network, the recovery time of an STP/ RSTP network becomes longer. This is not a big problem for office networks, which have comparatively few nodes with each node handling many network devices. But a railway mainline communications network is just the opposite in that it has many network nodes, with each node only handling a few devices. In addition, network recovery time is much more important for signaling and control communications than it is for an office network. Railway mainline communications networks are expected to recover from node or link failures quickly so that the transmission of critical signaling and control data will not be interrupted.

Moxa Turbo Ring™ is a proprietary enhanced ring network technology that is well suited for mainline signaling and control communications, specifically because it ensures an excellent recovery time on large-scale networks. Even for a large network of up to 250 nodes, network recovery with Moxa Turbo Ring is under 50 ms.

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and Turbo Chain redundancy technology, and are designed to operate reliably in the harsh, industrial environments found at remote railway sites. Important industrial features include a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C and high EMC/ EMI resistance.

Moxa also offers the IMC-101 and PTC-101 series fiber-to-Ethernet converters, which are an excellent choice for extending the reach of Moxa’s Ethernet switches.

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esigning a network that meets all of the stringent requirements of railway operations is only part of what’s required. You must also ensure that the network will be easy to expand, perhaps several years in the future, without causing a severe disruption of service. This is particularly true because railway networks often need to support network redundancy, even for large-scale deployments. In these circumstances, fiber cabling is always a major cost, as is the complexity of the network topology.

Moxa Turbo Chain, which evolved from Moxa Turbo Ring, is a redundancy solution that makes it easy to integrate additional switches into an existing network, without compromising redundancy. Turbo Chain works with any network architecture, including the SONET/ SDH telecom networks or STP/ RSTP networks that are common in OCC and larger yards.

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it allows you to attach (or hook) a new network segment to an existing network, while still maintaining the same fast recovery time when a network node or link fails.

Even if it’s not possible to install fiber, you can still extend the range of an Ethernet network with DSL technology and existing copper wiring, which removes the need to deploy a costly fiber infrastructure while still allowing the Ethernet network to communicate over long distances.

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Terminal servers are invaluable for connecting these legacy serial devices to TCP/ IP networks. For networks that do not use TCP/ IP, traditional serial-to-serial equipment-to-equipment communication and conversion is still very useful in signaling and control applications. In fact, by using serial-to-fiber converters, it’s easy to extend serial communications over long distances.

ven as railway networks embrace new, more reliable, and more convenient communications technologies, operators still need to connect with legacy devices such as interlocking controllers, axle counters, and switchable balises. These devices typically use anSPYNEL­U Moxa’s featured WHITE PAPER RS-232 or RS-422/ 485 communica- solution: NPort tions interface, either for configuration, IA5000AI series and 1. INTRODUCTION

he Moxa NPort IA5000AI series includes models with 1, 2, and 4 isolated serial ports, with wide temperature (-40 to 75°C) models available for severe operating environments. The NPort 5650I-8-DT is an 8-port option, with a wide temperature model also available.

The NPort S8000 series is a specially designed terminal server with 4 isolated serial ports and 2 fiber ports. As a terminal server, it has all of the managed features of Moxa Ethernet switches, including Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain, LLDP, and VLAN.

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HGH Infrared Systems’ Spynel cameras are award­winning, rotating­head, thermal imaging system for wide area surveillance. Spynel­U is the uncooled long­wave camera of the Spynel series. Compact and ruggedized, it instantaneously images a full 360° panorama every two seconds and allows for intrusion detection and tracking. An ultra­ wide field of view (FOV) plus continuous monitoring capabilities ensure that no event or disturbance goes unnoticed. The highly­sensitive infrared imager can detect a human at up to 2.5km, even in total darkness, through fog, smoke or hazy conditions.

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Designed to replace multi­camera perimeter security systems, HGH’s revolutionary cameras offer exceptional, panoramic thermal image quality and advanced tracking capability through a powerful software enriched by 8 years of field deployment. Thanks to its uncooled long­wave sensor, Spynel­U does not require maintenance which makes it the most efficient and cost­effective 360 ISR solution on the market. Moreover Spynel­U can also include a high resolution visible camera to allow for identification.

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darkness, through fog, smoke or hazy conditions.

GH Infrared Systems’ Spynel cameras are award winDesigned to replace multi-camera perimeter security ning, rotating head, thermal imaging systems, HGH’s revolutionary cameras offer system for wide area surveillance. Spynel U is exceptional, panoramic thermal image qualthe uncooled long wave camera of the Spynel ity and advanced tracking capability through series. Compact and ruggedized, it instantanea powerful software enriched by 8 years of ously images a full 360° panorama every two field deployment. Thanks to its uncooled longseconds and allows for intrusion detection and wave sensor, Spynel U does not require maintracking. An ultra-wide field of view (FOV) tenance which makes it the most efficient and plus continuous monitoring capabilities encost-effective 360 ISR solution on the market. sure that no event or disturbance goes unnoMoreover Spynel U can also include a high ticed. The highly sensitive infrared imager can resolution visible camera to allow for identiFigure 1:ofPicture of Figure 1 ­ Picture Spynel­U 1000. detect a human at up to 2.5km, even in total fication.

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18° (­15° to +3°)

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0.68mrad

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Coupled with Cyclope, Spynel U can detect and track an 2.2 Cyclope software: Detection Tracking unlimited number of targets day& and night in any direction siSpynel­U camera comes with thedetection Cyclope software which performs intrusion multaneously.

Optimal ranges are givenautomatic in Table 2. detection and tracking and displays Spynel­U imagery. The Cyclope’s detection is based on powerful algorithms looking for movementsRANGE and changes DETECTION of thermal signal between DETECTION RANGE images.

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hen detection is performed, the Cyclope software initiates tracking of the targets and targets’ positions are displayed one after the other. Cyclope can also display predicted positions of the tracked target.

The system can auto-track a target in a zoom window, which means a zoom window can follow the movements of a target. There are no limitations to the number of auto-tracked SPYNEL­U WHITE PAPER targets nor to the number of zoom windows that can be created.

Table 2 ­ Detection range Spynel­U 10001000 and Spynel­U 2500.

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The system can auto­track a target in a zoom window, which means a zoom window can follow the movements of a target. There are no limitations to the number of auto­tracked targets nor to the number of zoom windows that can be created.

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To respond to that issue, tomatic contrast adjustment, automatic detection and tracking,most Cyclope function have been automated: automatic contrast adjustment, automatic detection and tracking self­adjustment of the detection sensitivity level, level, programmable non uniformity correction self-adjustment of the detection sensitivity programmaand automatic weather conditions calibration. ble non uniformity correction and automatic weather condiMoreover, the navigation within the 360° panoramic images is as easy as it could be tions calibration.

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The advantages of using Spynel­U instead of dozens of CCTV and PTZ cameras are numerous: • Fewer cameras mean less preliminary work ­ less cables, towers and faster FEATURE installation work.

• Fewer cameras mean less costly maintenance.

• Spynel­U cameras cover the fence and the airfield while the CCTVs only cover the fence. and provides wooden boats. one level) or twoasSpynel cameras For security purposes, Spynel U can be used to centrally • Spynel­U visible Installing images (gray well asUlong­wave SPYNEL­U WHITE helps monitoring incoming vessel traffi c as well as providing provide PAPER surveillance for the entire perimeter at long range. infrared (vision in complete darkness). surveillance the perimeter of the seaport on both mariThe system continuously scans 360°, picking up all intru• Spynel­U provideswithin automatic intrusion detection and tracking, day and night. sions, even if there are simultaneous events in opposite direc- time and ground areas. Figure 5 gives an example of a seaport security Spynel­U can be used to surveillance for security purposes, purposes, tions.

Spynel­U can is be no used to centrally centrally provide surveillance for the the There need to slewprovide back and forth, from target to surveillance using two Spynel U 1000. re re perimeter perimeter at at long long range. range. The The system system continuously continuously scans scans 360°, 360°, picking picking up up all all 3.2. Seaport Installed at the port entry way, it can be integrated with usions, are usions, even even ifif there there target. are simultaneous simultaneous events events in in opposite opposite directions. directions. There There is is no no need need lew to target. lew back back and and forth, forth, from from target target to target.

AIS to allow for target identification as well as with acoustic For safety and operational purposes, Spynel U can detect safety safety and and operational operational purposes, purposes, Spynel­U Spynel­U can can detect detect foreign foreign objects objects and and animals animals As Cyclope’s detection algorithms operate both on land and water, Spynel­U is a and system animalscan which threats to ground traf- hailing systems, to deter intruders. ch ground traffic. also provide tracking and ch pose pose threats threats to toforeign ground objects traffic. The The system can alsopose provide tracking and powerful tool for seaport surveillance, able to detect all kinds of targets ­ including rubber traffic while taxi­ing, taking­off and Aircraft veillance veillance on on all all ground ground traffic whilecan taxi­ing, taking­off and landing. landing.

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The system also provide tracking and surveillance on ntification data data can can be be directly directly integrated integrated into into Spynel­U’s Spynel­U’s imagery imagery to to help help air air traffic traffic rubber and wooden boats. Installing one or two Spynel­U cameras helps monitoring ntification diffitraffic cult toas keep track vessel traffi c. This canwithin be problemallpersonnel ground and traffi c while taxiing, taking off and landing.

Aircraftvessel trollers vehicles. trollers properly properly direct direct personnel and vehicles. incoming well as of providing surveillance the perimeter of the atic in both security and safety missions.

Spynel U can help of a seaport identification data can be directly integrated into seaport Spynel U’s on both maritime and ground areas.

Figure 5 gives an example Figure 3 3 presents presents the the coverage coverage of of an an airfield airfield perimeter perimeter with with CCTV CCTV and and PTZ PTZ Figure port two staffSpynel­U to observe unauthorized vessel movement, impropimagery to help air the traffi c controllers properlyof personnel using meras, 56 while Figure 4 the surveillance 1000. meras, using using a a total total of of 56 cameras, cameras, while the Figure 4 is is the the coverage coverage ofdirect the same same eld 1000. eld using using only only three three Spynel­U Spynel­U 1000. er anchoring/ objects/ debris, swimmers and vehicles.

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Bringing along with detection of these Figureidentification 3 pre- as sents the coverage events can help prompt decision making and precautionary of an airfield perim- action. eter with CCTV and PTZ cameras, using a total of 56 cameras, while Figure 4 is the coverage of the same airfield using only Figure 3 3Figure Coverage of an airfield airfield using using CCTV and using PTZ cameras cameras (56 total). total).

3: of Coverage of anCCTV airfield CCTV(56 Figure ­­ Coverage an and PTZ three Spynel U 1000. and PTZ cameras (56 total) The advantages of using Spynel U instead of dozens of CCTV and PTZ cameras are numerFigure two Spynel­U Spynel-U1000 1000cameras. cameras Figure 5: 5 ­Surveillance Surveillance of of aa seaport seaport with with two ous: ● FewerA seaport camerascan Other applications be a very cluttered environment, making it difficult to keep track of vessel mean lesstraffic. prelimipynel U is also suitable for many other missions. perimeter Spynel­U and This can be problematic in both security and safety can help nary work, wideunauthorized area surveillance applications such as nuclear power portless staffca-to observe vessel movement, improper anchoring/docking and Figure 4: Coverage of the same airfi eld with detect objects/debris, swimmers or sea life.

Bringing imagery along with detection of Figure 4 ­ Coverage of the same airfield with only 3 Spynel­U 1000. bles, towers and fastplants, chemical plants, oil fi elds, natural gas fi elds etc., and Figure 4 ­ Coverage of the same airfield with only 3 Spynel­U 1000. only \3 Spynel-U 1000 these events can help prompt decision making and precautionary action. er installation work. will provide the same benefits and features: ● Fewer cameras mean less costly maintenance. ● Full 360° panoramic infrared and visible imagery. ● Spynel U cameras cover the fence and the airfield while the ● Intrusion detection and tracking on all target classes, both page page 7 7 CCTVs only cover the fence. maritime and land, day and night. page 8 ● Spynel U provides visible images (gray level) as well as ● Less maintenance and fewer cameras needed, making it a long-wave infrared (vision in complete darkness). cost-effective solution. ● Spynel U provides automatic intrusion detection and tracing, day and night.

Conclusion pynel U brings perimeter security to an unprecedented level. With full 360° panoramic imagery (infrared and visSeaport s Cyclope’s detection algorithms operate both on land ible) coupled with intrusion detection and tracking, day and and water, Spynel U is a powerful tool for seaport sur- night, Spynel U is a compact, cost-effective, plug and play soveillance, able to detect all kinds of targets including rubber lution to secure most perimeters.

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What is Wide Dynamic Range and why Should Camera Specifiers Care?

By Milind Borkar – VP, Sales, Infinova March Network, Middle East, Africa and SAARC

A guide for Integrators and Installers on how to work with wide dynamic range cameras and the benefits they bring for getting better evidence from video surveillance solutions

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t’s always been the Achilles’ heel of video surveillance, with analog or digital cameras, those nasty shadows, glares, reflections and direct sunlight that turn captured images into darkness or wash them into a brilliant, undetectable white. Higher resolution cameras simply exacerbate the problem.

The introduction of megapixel and high definition cameras gives the promise of better images from a surveillance system. That’s why more and more end users are selecting them. However, many end users become very disappointed when the system goes live. Because of varying lighting within the scene, they seem to be no better off than when they deployed their standard definition analog or IP cameras. The entrance to the facility is overexposed because of glare, destroying the possibility of identifying who has come in. However, just to the left, shadows in the scene wipe out any possibility of seeing interactions between check-out clerks and customers. All that money invested in high resolution cameras seems to have been for naught.

This white paper is a guide for Integrators and Installers on how to avoid these problems by working with wide dynamic range cameras and the benefits they bring for getting better evidence from video surveillance solutions.

Wouldn’t it be nice if the lobby

camera clearly showed people coming through the glass door along with the cars and objects in the parking lot behind them, even if reflections or bright sunlight are shining right into the camera? Banks would cheer if the camera at the outdoor ATM could compensate for shadows and sunlight to identify facial features and other details. In retail applications with storefront windows, reflections and glare would no longer render foreground objects undistinguishable.

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n traditional CCD cameras, all the pixels in the array have the exact same shutter speed. They capture the entire image as a whole. Conventional image processing – exposure, contrast, color etc. – is done as an average for the entire image. There is no image processing done at the individual pixel level. Overexposure and underexposure are handled on a limited basis after the image is captured. In challenging lighting condi-

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tions, the resulting image will show normal exposure with blown-out highlights, dark shadows or both. The viewer sees overexposed regions in bright lights and underexposed regions in dark areas.

Contrarily, an all-digital technology can provide Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) in which each of the hundreds of thousands of pixels acts like an individual, self-adjusting camera. Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) is the ratio of the brightest pixel that can be captured by the imaging system to the darkest pixel that can be captured. With high resolution cameras especially, users need a WDR of 17 bits, > 100db.

The catalyst for WDR is the inclusion of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) within each pixel of the image sensor.

The ADC translates the light signal into a digital value at the immediate point of capture, thus minimizing signal degradation and cross-talk – pixel images overlapping each other, resulting in ghosting – in the array and allowing for greater noise reduction methods. Once the data is

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captured in a digital format, a variety of digital signal processing techniques are used for optimal image reproduction.

Each pixel is adjusted to handle its unique lighting conditions

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ecause each pixel has its own analog-to-digital converter and the information generated is captured and processed independently, each pixel in effect acts as its own camera. The exposure time for each pixel is adjusted to handle the unique lighting conditions at that pixel location in the image sensor array. Thus, the unit essentially has hundreds of thousands of individual cameras, each of which produces the best image possible.

It increases exposures in darker areas and decreases exposure in brighter areas. Each pixel is processed while the image is captured, sampling multiple times per second. If an individual pixel senses that it is overexposed, it will close and quit gathering light while pixels capturing shadowed, dark and potentially underexposed image areas continue to gather light. These images are then combined to create a high quality video frame or picture. As a result, details otherwise lost are simultaneously captured vividly with more clarity and color vibrancy regardless of lighting conditions.

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hat’s why traditional CCD cameras can’t ‘see’ well in varying, non-optimal lighting conditions. For instance, since they generalize pixel settings, they can’t capture true color. They cannot provide noise-free images without vertical smearing, pixel blooming or camera blindness. It’s why images used as evidence from traditional cameras can be

suspect and create problems in a court of law.

With a WDR solution, the user obtains accurate color, skin tone and facial features in the darkest and lightest area of a scene simultaneously. Viewers can detect the age and color of the suspect easily, quickly determine if an employee is swapping a stack of dollar bills for 20’s or see other sleight-of-hand cheats regardless of the lighting conditions.

An all-digital solution eliminates image-degrading noise and glare so images are always clear. All-digital solutions also minimize noise that can go undetected, such as random artifacts (irregular variations), speckles and edge jitter.

All-digital solutions also maximize disk space, a very important consideration when one migrates from analog to high resolution (the more pixels, the more storage). Remember, noise not only compromises image quality but eats up valuable disk space. Without an all-digital WDR camera, sampling and conversion noise can often increase DVR video storage 3-times (3x) over an all-digital WDR solution.

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definition of high resolution is a minimum 540 HTVLx460 VTVL. Make sure the new camera uses a Pixim chip set and supports both NTSC and PAL video formats.

To illustrate, a data sheet might read, ‘Infinova’s V5413-A3 series indoor WDR color fixed mini-dome camera, based on DPS (Digital Pixel System), features 120dB super wide dynamic range. In addition, the WDR camera has decisive superiority over CCD cameras, providing higher S/N Ratio, improved color rendering and better image quality.’ In the listing of specifications, one will find terms such as ‘Effective pixels – 720x540’ and ‘S/N Ratio: >52 dB (AGC OFF).’

Lastly, verify the GB of storage per 24 hours of video captured. Look at the difference between CCD and an all-digital solution – ● Medium Resolution CCD 52 GB. ● High Resolution CCD 38 GB. ● All-Digital 31 GB. The all-digital solution uses 18 percent less disk space than high resolution CCD and 40% less space than medium resolution CCD. Remember, effective resolution is the best indicator for video security professionals of how effective a CCTV camera is really going to be in terms of capturing detail in an image that might have to be used as actionable evidence.

WDR via an all-digital solution is key to getting the best resolution.

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Presidential Palace in Brazil T

he Palácio do Planalto is the official workplace of the President of Brazil. It is located in the national capital of Brasília and in order to adequately secure such an important place, Dahua upgraded the IP cameras and DVRs according to its particularity. The project was intended to replace the aging analog cameras with HD IP cameras while keeping part of the original analog surveillance system.

Meanwhile, a surveillance center was installed in order to connect all the cameras for better management.

The whole Palace covers an area of 36,000 square meters and the main building has four floors above ground and one floor below. Dahua HD IP cameras were installed on each floor and the first floor comprises the main reception area, access control and security, entrance hall and press office. The large entrance hall is used frequently for temporary exhibitions on themes related to the federal government's programs. To ensure every corner was fully protected, the Palace upgraded a part of analog cameras with Dahua HD IP cameras and added more units to level it up to a higher stage.

There is a supreme meeting room and press secretariat on the second floor. The

supreme meeting room is normally used for ministerial, government and presidential meetings and for large ceremonies or important meetings, high resolution was the first requirement. Dahua HDW2100 IP camera features 1.3-megapixel and infra-red function, allowing better image resolution and higher performance even during low-lux lighting.

The third floor is the President and senior staff’s offices. It comprises waiting rooms, the noble room, the Presidential office and the offices of the senior advisors. Moreover, a large lounge area and the offices of senior government officials are in the fourth floor. Dahua HDW2100IP camera features neat and stylish design which goes perfectly with the surroundings, while also providing 24/ 7 real-time surveillance and snapshot function for office visitors.

To meet the security demands of the Presidential Palace, DVR1604HF-AL from Dahua supports full channel 960H real-time recording, and GRID interface and smart search. It features multiple

networks monitoring such as web viewer, CMS and DMSS. Dahua customized the DVRs for the project in terms of the display mode, encoding settings, holiday functions and asset management functions.

“For such an extremely important place like the Presidential Palace, it must need the appropriate high-level security to keep it safe from potential menace and terrorists,” said William Zhou, Sales Director of Latin-America and Africa at Dahua Technology, “All the difficulties in the process of the project can be used as a reference for our further cooperation. Dahua is able to provide suitable products and effective solutions to the users.”

Uruguay Selects Gemalto for eID secure Document and Issuance Solution Uruguay ranked number one in Latin America in the 2014 United Nations eGovernment index

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emalto will deliver its Sealys eID card and Coesys Issuance solution to the Ministry of Interior of Uruguay for the country's eID (Documento de

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try. The microprocessor in the polycarbonate card provides strong user authentication and digital signature for the country's comprehensive suite of eGov-

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ernment services. It is ICAO-compliant, making it an official travel document within the Mercosur and associated countries. This new program reinforces the country's positioning at the forefront of innovation. Uruguay ranked number one in Latin America in the 2014 United Nations eGovernment index.

Gemalto will provide consulting services all the way through the implementation, supporting the Ministry of Interior of Uruguay in on-boarding third parties such as banks, tax collection agencies or social security administrations to accelerate service adoption. The

contract also includes maintenance and support services over five years.

“Our goal is to improve the official identity document and to boost usage of our eGovernment platform,” said Eduardo Bonomi, Minister of Interior of Uruguay, “We also wanted to position ourselves at the forefront of innovation by implementing polycarbonate documents with contact and contactless microprocessors, including advanced digital signature and identity applications, as well as Match-on-Card technology. In addition, we will meet ICAO’s requirements to all electronic

travel documents with on-the-spot delivery of the new, highly secure eID card to our citizens.”

“Online services in Uruguay increased 55% from 2012-14 and the country is also recognized for the high quality of its third level education in the areas of technology and computing,” added Jérôme Desbois, Vice President of Government Programs for Latin America at Gemalto, “With this program, it becomes one of the first countries in Latin America to deploy an identity document that complies with the latest international security standards.”

Mission-Critical Security Protects Huge Petrochemical Plant in Mexico Pemex relies on Exsite explosion-proof systems for the best in video surveillance

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etroleos Mexicanos, more commonly known as Pemex, is the biggest enterprise in Mexico, and one of the largest companies in Latin America.

Pemex transports and distributes natural gas, liquid hydrocarbons (such as liquefied petroleum gas), and basic petrochemicals including ethane, natural gas and sulfur. According to the company website, from exploration to distribution, Pemex is among the few oil

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companies in the world that performs all the petrochemical and gas production processes.

With the discovery of oil in the Tabasco-Chiapas region in 1972, came the need to utilize the gas associated with crude oil that was extracted. To achieve this, the ‘Cactus’ extraction and processing facility, located near Villahermosa, Tabasco, was established. The CPG Cactus (Complejo Procesador de Gas, Cactus) facility covers 480 acres.

The main activities at this plant include treating natural gas to remove contaminants, and separate its components, liquid gas sweetening, sulfur recovery, gas liquids recovery and fractionation. After processing sour wet gas and gas condensate, products such as liquefied gas, sweet gas, dry natural

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gas, ethane, natural gas and liquid sulfur are delivered.

With the safety and security of employees, visitors and the facility foremost in mind, engineers looked to integrator NeuroSystems SA de CV, and Pelco by Schneider Electric video surveillance systems, for the quality and reliability needed for this missioncritical installation.

Due to the potentially harmful nature of their processes and products, Pemex Gas and Basic Petrochemicals is a company committed to total safety, a clean environment and social responsibility.

With these issues in mind, continuous 24/7 video security monitoring was implemented with both local and remote monitoring capabilities at the Cactus facility, to allow operational staff to capture and view both real-time and recorded video of events around this vast complex.

“Cameras have been placed at strategic points throughout the facility,” said Lic. Antonio Díaz Ramón, Director General at NeuroSystems, “The system monitors daily operations, as well as helps with preventive maintenance for field equipment. Powerful zoom lens capabilities allow our personnel to evaluate equipment and situations before sending some one out to the location.

With visual situation awareness, we can make sure to be ready and properly equipped for whatever may arise.”

This expansion phase of the video surveillance system involved the installation of 33 new ExSite Series Explosion-proof integrated camera

systems (IPSXME136-7) and their respective mounts, accessories, and the laying of industrial conduit with fiber optics connectivity, and additional video management and servers. All camera equipment, storage systems and pipeline infrastructure was completely new.

VIVOTEK Provides High-Coverage, Low-Profile Surveillance System for Lublin’s Elegant Cultural Center Lublin City Culture Center: A stylish combination of history and modern culture

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ublin, the largest city in Eastern Poland, has recently proudly opened the doors of its Cultural Center.

The center is housed in a large and elegant historical building, originally a Roman Catholic monastery, dating back to the seventeenth century. Stylishly renovated over four years, the Lublin Cultural Center opened to the

public in 2013 to offer theatre halls, galleries, space for cultural activities, a café and a library, as well as stylish office space. In open and inviting outdoor spaces, facilities for skating and other activities, as well as ample car-parking are provided. The cultural capital of Eastern Poland, finally has a Cultural Center at which to display its great heritage as well as its modern talent.

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f course, the Cultural Center faced the same challenge as every museum, art gallery, and important cultural space which opens its doors to the public: how to provide wide access to its abundant cultural treasures (including the historical building itself), but at the same time keep these treasures safe for future generations.

To make the challenge even tougher, any surveillance system would need to seamlessly blend in to this classically

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night applications. This ingenious camera is then protected by its IP67-rated housing, ensuring smooth operation in any weather conditions, including Lublin’s cold winter, and keeping the camera safe from vandalism or tampering.

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beautiful and refined environment. Lublin needed high tech coverage of large and many-faceted spaces, but needed to preserve the aesthetic it had worked so hard to create.

The solution: VIVOTEK – high-coverage, lowprofile, easy to install

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total of 34 VIVOTEK cameras were installed across the cultural center. The broad coverage and lowprofile of VIVOTEK’s latest cameras allowed the distributor, SUMA, to provide the Lublin Cultural Center with a total surveillance solution while not disturbing the interior design or the stylish facade of this historical building. By adopting VIVOTEK’s latest technology, this relatively small cultural center is leading the way for larger museums and galleries across the globe.

Inside and out: VIVOTEK cameras blend-in while providing crystal clear coverage

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or indoor spaces such as galleries, the café, and the library, 26 VIVOT-

EK FD8163 fixed-dome network cameras were chosen for their low profile and stylish design. The FD8163 features full HD, an advanced Smart-Focus system, as well as Smart-IR and a PIR sensor.

The camera provides superb image quality at up to 30fps, and as VIVOTEK understands that the same space demands different coverage for day and night, the FD8163 features a removable IR-cut filter and 15-meter Smart IR illuminators, maintaining clear images 24 hours a day.

Further, in gallery spaces which are not always occupied, the FD8163’s PIR sensor allows the camera to detect when someone has entered a space.

For the outdoor spaces of the Lublin Cultural Center, 8 Supreme Series IP8362 bullet network cameras were strategically placed around the stylish façade of the historical building.

The IP8362 features Full HD, and this combined with its WDR enhancement feature ensures that users can identify image details in both extremely light, as well as dark, conditions. To further enhance this ability to deal with any lighting conditions, the IP8362 is equipped with a removable IR-cut filter and builtin IR illuminators for both day and February 2015

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he last thing the curator of a cultural space wants to do is constantly maintain security cameras. In an ideal world the cameras would be installed simply and quickly and then be remotely managed. This ideal world is what VIVOTEK is creating. VIVOTEK has equipped the FD8163 with the Smart Focus System including Easy Focus Button and Remote Focus. VIVOTEK has adopted lenses with a built-in stepper motor that the installer can use to remotely control the focal length and precisely adjust the camera focus, offering hassle-free installation and maintenance.

Furthermore, the unique design featuring four-step mounting also facilitates installation of the FD8163. This flexibility means that the Cultural Center can avoid the need to adjust each camera locally, thus keeping its gallery and other public spaces clear of security personnel. Taken in total, all of the features mean that Lublin’s Cultural Center isn’t only providing a rich cultural environment, it is also leading the way for other museums and galleries across the globe by installing the very latest, the very best, and the most stylish surveillance system available.

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Taminco Chemicals Rely on Milestone Video for Employee Safety and Federal Regulation Hazardous materials are monitored through production and transportation

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ilestone Systems’ open platform IP video management technology is helping Taminco USA to manage employee safety and to uphold federal regulations for the production and transportation of hazardous materials.

Taminco manufactures compounds and solutions for agricultural, personal and home care, energy and water treatment chemicals. To research and develop these essential compounds, Taminco uses a wide variety of solutions, powders and other substances for its manufacturing sites. The Department of Health, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Transportation heavily monitor the shipping of these substances, so it is essential that a sophisticated surveillance system monitor every step of the process, from delivery of raw materials to the shipment of end products.

To monitor and record all daily activity in its US manufacturing facilities, Taminco has deployed Milestone XProtect® video management software (VMS) for overseeing employee safety while delivering hazardous chemicals to and from manufacturing, and ensuring compliance with the strict federal regulations.

“Our products are manufactured and loaded for shipping every day into rail cars and trucks, all of which are thoroughly regulated by the Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security. With the Milestone video system, we can increase safety and help save time and energy. We can adjust camera views and record every second

of a load to ensure there is no spillage while keeping our inventory counts accurate,” said Matt Bodi, IT Manager, Taminco USA. For distribution around the globe, Taminco develops both simple and complex chemical solutions that are used for applications in many industries. The raw materials and end products manufactured in the labs can pose a threat if handled inappropriately or misused, so regulations imposed by the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Transportation (such as the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards or CFATS) ensure that the transfers of barrels, jugs and vats are well-documented and monitored for national security purposes. Keeping its efficient yet cautious staff adhering to regulations is a top priority for the company.

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deployed by Milestone Partner MMR, to address an outdated analog camera system in Taminco’s Louisiana and Florida factories. With the Milestone open platform technology, Taminco was able to test and choose the highest quality cameras – including a Bosch explosion-proof model. Milestone’s central, remote and mobile monitoring abilities assist in the safe and compliant conveyance of chemicals to and from the factories.

In such a hypersensitive industry, knowing what happens during an incident, which chemicals are involved and where contamination occurred are crucial in maintaining a safe environment for employees during rare emergencies.

Milestone’s intuitive interface provides the administrators ease of use and ongoing upgrades. Another benefit is the ability to manage a mix of cameras, thanks to Milestone’s open platform support of thousands of devices.

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Being a company dealing with specialized equipment, chemicals and potential threats made the installation a challenge. In the St. Gabriel, Louisiana factory, 35 digital cameras are installed, while the Pace, Florida, factory has nearly 75. A combination of fixed and pan-tilt-zoom cameras continuously monitor Taminco: Sony SNCRZ50N and SNCEP520, Axis Q1755 and P5534, Bosch EX72 (Explosion Protected) and Axis encoders 243Q and P7210.

Taminco’s two U.S. plant locations

use the video surveillance for both traditional security and monitoring everyday activities. From watching parking lots, gates and exterior fences to examining every step of the transportation and manufacturing processes in its busy facilities, the company takes great pride in ensuring the safety of its employees in the work environment.

Asset security is also a high priority, second only to personnel safety, as many raw materials and products are more interesting to criminals than some

of the expensive equipment used to develop, manufacture and transport the chemicals.

“When it all comes down to it, the video is used for more than just security,” continued Bodi, “There’s another type of surveillance we provide: managing efficiency in our detailed manufacturing processes. The production of our products is vital to the company’s success, so we keep an eye on the process and monitoring stations for quality and effective techniques.”

University of Phoenix Stadium Enhances Venue Security with Avigilon’s End-to-End Solution Stadium upgrades its surveillance capabilities with state-of-the-art security solution

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vigilon Corporation announces that the University of Phoenix stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, AZ, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance solution to monitor its campus and increase public safety. Home to the NFL Pro Bowl on January 25, 2015, Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015, and many other large scale sporting and entertainment events, the stadium covers 1.7 million square feet spread across five different levels.

“Safety is a top priority at stadiums worldwide. Increased concerns about security threats are causing venues that host large, high-profile events to justifiably scrutinize their security practices,” said Bryan Schmode, Chief Operating Officer Avigilon, “The University of Phoenix Stadium is leading the way with its commitment to keeping its guests and facility secure. We are ex-

tremely proud to provide our solution to one of the most celebrated and visible sports stadiums in North America.”

The University of Phoenix Stadium, with its retractable roof and field, is unlike any other stadium in North America, and is a marvel of design, engineering, and technology. This multi-purpose facility, which opened on August 1, 2006, has previously hosted several high-profile professional and college football events or ‘bowls’ as well as numerous international soccer matches, headlining concerts, and trade/ consumer shows. Other highprofile stadiums that use Avigilon’s security solutions include Target Field (home to the Minnesota Twins), Rogers Centre (home to the Toronto Blue Jays), and many others.

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tal, the project will add more than 200 Avigilon HD cameras to the facility.

The seating bowl and field Avigilon are monitored by 16 megapixel (MP) HD Pro cameras to provide clear visual detail and the ability to zoom in to select locations as necessary while Avigilon 2 MP HD PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras provide additional coverage. The system is managed by the award-winning Avigilon Control Center (ACC) software, which enables stadium employees to operate all cameras and search through footage quickly and easily. The project is scheduled to be rolled out in four phases. In the next phase, the stadium will deploy Avigilon’s Access Control Manager (ACM) at additional entry points throughout the facility to ensure entrances and exits are controlled and secured. In addition, new 5 MP HD bullet cameras will be added to the exterior of the building to monitor

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the stadium’s plaza. Together, ACC and ACM will provide a complete and efficient monitoring system for the entire stadium.

“We selected Avigilon for its quality products, the image clarity of its

cameras, the solution’s ease of use, and because Avigilon delivers a complete end-to-end offering to meet our security needs,” said Peter Sullivan, General Manager and Regional Vice President for Global Spectrum at the Univer-

sity of Phoenix Stadium, “As the host venue for the NFL Pro Bowl and Super Bowl XLIX, we look forward to the confidence and security Avigilon will provide our facility and the guests who will be attending these great events.”

Smiths Detection wins Major Order from Emirates for Dubai World Central S miths Detection has successfully installed a range of advanced detection equipment for Emirates Group Security at its facility in Dubai World Central, a purpose-built economic support zone around the new AI Maktoum International Airport.

As part of this Multi-million Dirhams contract, Smiths Detection supplied four dual view HI-SCAN 180180-300kV-2is, medium energy Xray cargo inspection systems for pallets and LD-3 airfreight containers, two dual view HI-SCAN 100100T-2is, for screening oversized baggage and bulky freight, and two HI-SCAN 7555si systems. The HI-SCAN 180180-2is scanners are connected via a dedicated compact server provided by Smiths Detection allowing central storage as required by Emirates and Dubai Airports.

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this facility also includes centralized monitoring, where an operator dedicated to each machine works in a closed, isolated central control room analyzing the images with minimum distractions. This solution complements Emirates Group Security’s layered aviation security regime approach.

Paul Baker, Managing Director, Middle East, Smiths Detection said, “We are proud of our long-standing collaboration with Emirates Airline and Dubai Airports, during which we have provided technologically advanced security and screening solutions for the airlines’ multiple facilities across the emirate.

“We are committed to support Dubai’s vision of becoming a global aviation hub, by developing next generation security systems that ensure the security of the country’s borders. This latest contract from Emirates SkyCargo under-

lines both the quality of our advanced scanners and our capacity to meet specific customer needs.”

In order to meet application requirements of the newly built cargo handling facility, the HI-SCAN 180180-300kV2is medium energy (300 kV) X-ray cargo inspection system is equipped with tunnel dimensions of 1800mm width and 1800mm height to meet the needs of airports and customs facilities where high security and total screening are required.

Equipped with a dual view facility and a low conveyor belt, the HI-SCAN 100100T-2is allows operators to handle heavy objects and containers with ease and shortens inspection times. The HISCAN 100100T-2is also includes the new HI-MAT Plus technology, which displays more accurate and better material distinction.

Xtralis & City of London Police Innovate to put Additional Eyes on the Street Live video feeds at vehicle and officer levels provide real-time situational awareness

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vehicles and officer-worn vests so that tactical decisions can be made more quickly and efficiently to respond to threats around London. Traditionally, police officers have used radios to verbally relay situational intelligence.

With the new Xtralis technology available, police central stations can view live video and audio at the incident scene to better assess situations and more efficiently deploy appropriate assistance.

“Xtralis approached the City of London Police to understand how we operate and how they could help our mission. Xtralis was quick to demonstrate a promising solution that could provide us live video and audio feeds from vehicles and officer-worn vests direct to our central monitoring stations,” commented Adrian Leppard, Commissioner of the City of London Police, “Having

more eyes on developing situations allows for better decisions and quicker & more efficient response, so we’re happy to explore and work with Xtralis to perfect these solutions for the City of London.”

“Technology can be the officer’s best friend,” added Leppard, “The general public, and the police officers they serve, benefit when there are many eyes on a potential situation or actual crime.

Xtralis live monitoring solutions can, in a remote location, help assist officers at an incident scene and provide appropriate assistance as needed. We’re happy to explore further with Xtralis to advance these solutions, as they will put more eyes on the street.”

“We’re honoured that the City of London is working with Xtralis to partner on exploring the advanced technology solutions for live monitoring of police response and protection,” commented Samir Samhouri CEO and Chairman for Xtralis, “The Dubai Police and Spanish National Police have already adopted our live streaming video technology, and we are proud of that. But, London is a city of global significance. We have a real opportunity here to partner with the best to deliver the best in safety & security.”

Qatar Bank uses iOmniscient to Reduce ATM fraud A

TM fraud is a major problem for any bank. Fraudsters use little transparent plastic devices which are virtually invisible to the human eye to

skim information off the credit cards of unsuspecting bank customers. iOmniscient has solved this problem for the Qatar International Islamic Bank. Us-

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ing its patented IQ-180 software the system can detect a skimming device placed on the ATM. The system will ignore the moving hands of people at the ATM and only raise an alarm if it notices a skimming device.

The system can also automatically capture the image of the person who placed the device at the ATM. Further, iOmniscient’s Healthcheck system can warn the operational staff if any camera is not working properly. It can raise a warning not only if the camera is disconnected but even if it has been moved or is out of focus.

KM Asif, who led the Bank’s project

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Intelligence based NAMS module was critical for selecting iOmniscient. We have to provide the first level support so we cannot afford a system that raises a large number of nuisance alarms. We found that only iOmniscient’s Genius level system could provide us with the operational robustness we required.”

team said, “If the system can detect just a couple of devices, it will have more than paid for itself. We expect a payback period of a couple of months.”

Bharathy of the systems integrator, HCL said, “The system’s ability to operate with a minimal number of false alarms because of its Artificial

Vanderbilt Industries Provides Highlevel Security for Crider Foods SMS access control technology helps Crider gain highest level of food safety certification

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anderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, today announced that Crider Foods, Stillmore, GA, relies on Vanderbilt Industries SMS Access Control system to provide security for its large production and processing facilities. Tutela, Inc., out of Brunswick, GA, is the integrator and installer on this long-running project.

Privately owned and operated, Crider Foods represents a commitment to quality, food safety and customer service.

The Crider Foods Canning Facility was opened in Stillmore, GA after a fire destroyed their Augusta plant. In 2003, a ‘Fully Cooked’ plant was added. Crider Foods is committed to being a leader in canning proteins and in its fully cooked operation. Crider is always investing in equipment and expertise to ensure continuous improvements.

After completion of the canning plant, Crider contracted with Vanderbilt and Tutela to set up a high-level security system.

To date, the Vanderbilt SMS system manages access for over 500 employees and contractors at ap-

proximately 150 contact points spread over 11 locations at the Stillmore campus. Locations include the fully cook plant, company headquarters, the visitor’s Lodge, canning plant, cooler building, transportation building, warehouses and others.

“Our security system is absolutely critical to helping assure compliance to all the health and safety rules and regulations we have in the food production industry,” explained Ron Sasser, Crider’s IT Director, who also oversees security, “We are committed to an extremely high level of access control management to prevent any cross contamination of our products.”

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attendance information. If an employee doesn’t punch in, Sasser and staff can use the system to verify when any employee has entered the property. In addition to controlling access to buildings and within buildings, Crider employs guards at the facility’s road entrances to verify all vehicles coming onto the property.

While asset protection is always an issue, for Crider Foods the number one priority is achieving full compliance with food and safety regulations in order to achieve the highest level of Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification. Crider has succeeded in gaining SQF, Level 3.

“Only a few companies reach this level,” explained Sasser, “To reach such a certification level, we carefully control the movement of all individuals within the complex, and this means, for example, restricting access to chemicals and to the roofs of our buildings, among other sensitive areas.”

Crider also deploys 100 IP video surveillance cameras to keep any eye on operations.

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Sasser, “But you have to start with access.

My access control system tells me who I’m seeing on the video. Now, I know who someone is, because the access control system puts them in that location.

Without access control, the cameras are only so good.”

“The Vanderbilt system is working well, it’s doing everything it is supposed to do. We’ve used it for so many years,

and Tutela has been very good taking care of any issues and system expansion needs along the way. If we have a need, this team gets it taken care of.”

The Vanderbilt system, under Tutela’s watchful installation and administration, provides a layered level of security starting from the minute one steps onto the Crider property, down to limiting access to chemical storage. The

system supplements time and attendance data and provides documentation for OSHA reporting. But, at the end of the day, Crider’s high-level security system provides management the tools they need to achieve one of the highest Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification levels in the industry, and that’s worth a great deal in proof of product quality and company reputation.

Delta Bullet-Proof Guard Booth takes on Austin Shooter – and Wins!

No penetration of bullet-proof guard booth in November 28 downtown Austin (Texas) shooting

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elta Scientific states that no bullets penetrated a Delta bullet-proof guard booth in a downtown Austin shooting. Early on the morning of November 28 (2014), a gunman started shooting up the recently opened federal courthouse, the Mexican consulate and the Austin Police Department headquarters. In the middle of the melee was standing a Delta bullet-proof guard booth. During the shooting, nobody was injured but the gunman, who was killed.

“Most everyone is familiar with the standard manned guard booth, in which a person sits and allows drivers in and out of a facility,” explains Jeremy Andrews, Delta Scientific Sales Manager, “However, government facilities, border stations, military bases and other locales where there can be a ‘very unwanted guest’ all use much higher security booths, such as our bullet-resistant units.”

According to Andrews, bullet-resistant booths can be specified as Level 1, 2, 3 or 4, with 4 providing the highest level of resistance. Bullet-resistant booths

are tested and certified to conform to Underwriters Laboratories standard UL 752 and others as required. If wanted, they are pre-wired to N.E.C. (i.e., 125 Amp, 120/ 240 Volt, 6/12 station, single phase or whatever current is used in that region) and come fully assembled, ready for service.

Typically, the specifications for a bullet-resistant booth will include: ● Protection against. o Impact: Level 1. o Handgun (9mm or .357): Level 2. o Handgun (.44 magnum, 5.5 ammunition or 12g shotgun): Level 3. o High-power rifle such as a 30.06, 7.62 ammunition, hand grenade, high explosive: Level 4. ● All structural members meet or exceed ASTM A500. ● Sliding or swing door fabricated from structural steel with heavy duty hardware for bullet resistance. ● All electrical components will be UL approved and installed in accordance with the N.E.C. Delta bullet-resistant Level 4 booths February 2015

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currently protect such varied locations as the Pentagon in Washington, DC, Ontario Airport and US and other nations' embassies needing extra security in volatile countries. Fifty custom-designed bullet-resistant guard booths are now in use at the San Ysidro Landed Port of Entry (SYLPOE), the busiest land port in the world. Located between San Diego in the USA and Tijuana in Mexico, the port processes an average of 50,000 northbound vehicles per day. The majority of the traffic lanes will have two stacked bullet-resistant inspection booths created by Delta Scientific.

Delta Scientific Corporation is the leading manufacturer of vehicle access control equipment with over 260,000 square feet of production facilities in Palmdale, Calif. Delta’s three product lines consist of high-security vehicle barricade systems, parking control equipment and guard booths. Delta Scientific has been engineering and manufacturing vehicle access control equipment since 1974 and sells its products worldwide.

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Zoning in on safety at the University of York

World leading university implements CriticalArc’s SafeZone™ to enhance safety and security for its 20,000 students and staff he University of York launched CriticalArc’s SafeZone on the 8th January to provide round-the-clock safety reassurance to students and staff.

York is the first University in the Russell Group to roll out the simple-to-use, free application designed to help those on campus to summon security or safety assistance via their mobile phones.

SafeZone system will also help the University send targeted notification messages to students and staff in the event of an incident in particular areas or buildings on campus.

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A complete range of solutions dedicated to the passenger experience Security staff across campus have put SafeZone through exhaustive trials for more than a month and the University will stage a series of roadshows this week to explain how students and staff can sign up for the app. SafeZone works within designated zones covering Heslington West, Heslington East, the King’s Manor and the University Boathouse.

Foxstream Strengthens Its Presence with Blue Eye Video The SafeZone system allows security or first aid personnel to pinpoint the location where help is needed. It also provides students and staff with a way of summoning general assistance swiftly from the Security Services help desk through a simple tap of an on-screen button.

Nearly 20,000 students and staff will be able to access three main features using SafeZone ~ emergency, first aid and general help. Emergency and first aid options will bring security or first aid officers to the location of the call, while the general help button connects directly to the Campus Services Helpdesk. The

ity, especially in the USA. Blue Eye Video has developed specific expertise in the field of queue management by the use of image processing technology, and is expanding more and more in the USA. Blue Eye Video will therefore keep its entity with the Florida based subsidiary, and report to the French headquarters Foxstream.

Blue Eye Video becomes Foxstream’s subsidiary to strengthen its presence in the USA and increase its business, as well as its staff in 2015 n order to develop its range of people counting solutions, Foxstream purchased the firm Blue Eye Video in November 2014.

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n order to enhance passenger experience, Foxstream and Blue Eye Video’s queue management solutions allow passengers, as well as airport operators, to know the different queues’ wait time and to reduce it. Real-time wait time predictions allow passengers to be reassured and therefore not subject to stress and anxiety. As for airport operators, the system allows them to decide whether to open or close checkpoints, depending on the level of attendance in queues.

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icomply Partner with TIS in Security Overhaul Boots UK

icomply have recently partnered with TIS, one of the UK’s leading independent fire, security and communications specialists, on overhauling the security system of Boots UK ~ one of the largest commercial brands currently operating in the country he central security control centre at Boots had long since been in need of an update, with many of the current analogue hardware becoming unfit for purpose and difficult to gather data from.

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he scale of the job was evident from the outset, and the proposal consisted of upgrading 22 CRT monitors within the control room to just 8 LCD flat screens, which would serve as a versatile and responsive display area for the network of cameras. Not only would this free up space in the control room, making organisation and data collection a whole lot easier, it also meant that more areas could be surveyed at any given time and the detail captured was clearer and easier to record.

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or icomply’s part, there was a lot to do in a relatively short space of time. Centralised server software had to be installed in order to enable connectivity between the IP CCTV, IDS,

Intercom and Access Control systems, not to mention the central operator control system generally. As previously mentioned, one of the biggest challenges was integrating the platform with varying equipment and different manufacturer’s devices. These included Synectics matrix integration, PC232 integration, and HIK and NVR integration.

The outcome is a completely overhauled system, with a single frontend graphical user interface, which can be used effectively not only to gather and record data, but to review it also. What Boots now have in their UK control room is a GUI with easier navigation and mapping, which also unifies their technology in one intuitive space; saving on desk space and making sure that Boots are ready for the next generation of security technology, without having to compromise in the short term.

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Umar Haq, Managing Director, said: “This move is excellent news for LearnCCTV and our customers. We are carrying out this move in line with our expansion strategy and to offer our customers the best in class training services, something which we take pride in.”

Beside LearnCCTV carrying out their own training courses in the new facility, they are also making this space available to installers and manufacturers who wish to demonstrate to end-users the features and benefits of new solutions and technologies.

LearnCCTV Moves to New Premises

Mayflex to Distribute ISONAS Access Control Products

LearnCCTV are pleased to announce the opening of their new office and training facilities ased in Manchester, LearnCCTV have already equipped the training suite with a number of candidates already taking benefit of the new facility.

The new premises offer the opportunity to train candidates in both practical ‘hands-on’ sessions and theoretical classes in a professional but relaxed en-

Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor has formed an agreement to distribute the ISONAS range of access control products nlike traditional panel-based or IPpanel systems, ISONAS delivers the one proven access control solution that offers network-based, Pure IP to the door technology.

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first access control company to design and manufacture a cutting-edge, IP-to-the-door solution that eliminates needless complexity, including inconvenient control panels, separate power supply, and dedicated hardwiring.

Gary Harmer, Director of Sales – Security at Mayflex commented: “We are delighted to welcome ISONAS on board.

Their access control products are an excellent addition to our already comprehensive IP electronic security portfolio. ISONAS is revolutionising access control with one simple solution and Mayflex are more than happy to be part of this. This significant addition gives installers yet another great reason to source their complete security solution from Mayflex.”

Rob Mossman, ISONAS CEO commented: “We are excited to launch our products officially in the UK with a strong partner like Mayflex. ISONAS provides a pure IP panel-less access control solution that gives our customers the freedom to do more with less and be part of the proven revolution. This message aligns perfectly with Mayflex’s strength in structured cabling and growing security business.”

Mossman continues: “The future is now and ISONAS and Mayflex look forward to exposing the UK market to the power of Pure IP access control.”

ISONAS products are available immediately from Mayflex in the UK and UAE.

Meyertech to exhibit at YHPAC Business Crime Conference

Meyertech the leading British developer of Video Management Software will be attending, the Yorkshire & Humberside Partners against Crime hosted event ‘Business Crime 2015’ he conference will be held at the Harrogate International Centre in North Yorkshire on Thursday 5th March, and will showcase our wide range of ONVIF conformant CCTV solutions.

During the course of the event Meyertech will be demonstrating LIVE its NEW FUSION-Eclipse video management software which incorporates network video storage capability to record cameras.

Alongside our 4th generation VMS, we will be showing the power of Fusion-Incident-Select, the UK’s leading CCTV Management Information software, an essential tool for any CCTV manager. It helps to create, view and edit incident-logs quickly and efficiently, effortlessly producing information rich reports with just a few mouse clicks.

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your prime opportunity to see the NEW Fusion Reach in action. This ONVIF conformant mobile client gives users the ability to view and control cameras connected to a FUSION-Eclipse VMS from anywhere over the internet, 3G and 4G. The focus of the event will be key crime issues which impact businesses.

Meyertech helped Harrogate Borough Council’s fight against crime by refreshing their complete video management system.

Tavcom Training Publish 2015 Prospectus

Tavcom, the leading supplier of accredited vocational, classroom and ‘e-learning’ online security systems training courses, has published its 2015 Prospectus n online version of the Prospectus, which provides information on over 70 different classroom, workshop and online training courses, can be viewed here, whilst a printed copy is available upon request by eMailing sales@ tavcom.com A number of new courses have recently been introduced by Tavcom, including e-learning online Access

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Control and Intruder & Perimeter Alarms courses, both of which are designed to provide consultants and specifiers, as well as anyone who is embarking on a career within the security industry, with the knowledge and understanding of how to design cost effective systems which are fit for purpose and which conform to relevant National and International regulations.

d’Epargne Northern region, said: “By choosing TEB as a technological partner, we have built together a multidisciplinary tool which matches perfectly with our needs. The alliance of our respective teams and active listening enabled us to reach a relevant so-

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he new Hyperion One comes in a series of 3 models: S (Short), M (Medium) and the new flagship series L (Long), which can light up to 210 meters.

The redesigned electronics, combined with the latest LED technology, ensures optimal image quality with very low power consumption.

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The French Banking Network Caisse d’Epargne Relies on TEB Software

To comply with marketing and security requirements of the French bank Caisse d’Epargne, TEB has implemented its new software that combines CCTV and media broadcasting into bank branches his software innovation is a tool to manage both acts of incivility met at desk bank, and business information display.

When customer’s inappropriate behaviors occur, the reception staff can display real-time video of the incivility.

Once the atmosphere has calmed down, business information is broadcasted again. This feature is managed from a single tool, the Digipryn® video server. In addition to this function, all the cameras are managed and recorded from the Digipryn® NVR. Fabien Dhainaut, Security manager of the French bank Caisse

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lution. While taking into account the security aspect of our agencies, the media display function of marketing information is also a real a financial standpoint. Today, this software covers more than 150 of our branches in the North of France.”

hanks to an even distribution of the light, the optional 43°x8° lens delivers an exceptionally homogenous illumination, making video surveillance even more effective. Classic beam patterns (15°, 30°, 60° and 120°) are also available.

The New HYPERION ONE: now with Even Higher Performance

The compact illuminator by Tekno System is now available in a whole new range of models ts outer look hasn’t changed, but inside, the new Hyperion One hides a brand-new core, able to deliver an improved performance of up to 15%.

This updated version keeps the smart design and all the key features that made the first series a bestseller, now adding even more power and new options.

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