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From the Editor-in-Chief

Volume XI • Issue 1 • September 2014 (118 pages including 6 for cover) Editor-in-Chief Lt Col Pritam Singh Mehta (Retd.)

Associate Editor Santosh Pathak

Dear Readers,

India MAGAZINES Registered Office BBC Complex, 150 Kilokri Near Maharani Bagh New Delhi - 110014 Ph: +91 11 32471910 Telefax: +91 11 42828080

Greetings from IndiaSAFE! Al Qaeda’s recent release of a video announcing the establishment of a new branch on the Indian subcontinent is being viewed by the Government and by security forces as a matter of serious concern. Al Qaeda’s leader, Ayman al-Zawahri stated that it meant to revive jihadist activity in India, particularly in the states of Assam, Gujarat and in the Kashmir region.

E-mails: editor@indiasafe.com spathak@indiasafe.com Website: www.indiasafe.com

The new branch in the Indian Subcontinent is called Qaedat al-Jihad, and while Zawahri’s statement that it had taken more than two years to gather the mujahideen into a single entity is important enough, analysts believe that the emerging threat of al Qaeda in India is greatly overshadowed by the inroads made by its offshoot, the ISIS.

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Though al Qaeda has been operating over a much longer time, in recent months ISIS, a Sunni network that split from al Qaeda last year, has begun recruiting Indian Muslims, one of whom was believed to have been killed in the fighting in Syria recently. ISIS has set its sights on India, large parts of which it claims will be united in a Caliph of its self-proclaimed Islamic State.

While the world’s leading powers rally their collective might to tackle the ISIS problem that threatens to invade their shores, is India too getting prepared and looking at its response holistically? Much remains unknown about the actual inroads ISIS can make in India, but their brutality at times, cannot be witnessed.

This month we carry interesting white papers on the ‘Business and Technical Case for Solar Charged Video Surveillance Systems’ from Micropower; and ‘In search of Better Visibility’ by Panasonic, in addition to our regular features. IndiaSAFE shall be exhibiting at IFSEC South East Asia at the KLCC in Kuala Lumpur from 3 to 5 September.

Brand Promotion Jayati Mehta Circulation Pulak Halder, Priyanka Lal Design S S Rawat Portal Design & Maintenance Sudipta Das Printed, Published and Edited by Lt. Col. Pritam Singh Mehta (Retd.) on behalf of India Magazines from BBC Complex, 150 Kilokri, Near Maharani Bagh, New Delhi-110014.

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With warm regards,

All Rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written consent of the publisher.

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(The views expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of IndiaSAFE.)

Till next month, happy reading and stay safe!

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The business and technical cases for

Solar-Recharged Video Surveillance Systems ‘How Do I Know I Can Rely on It?’

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emote cameras are a security professional’s eyes at the edges of parking lots, ranches, K/12 and university campuses, freight yards and power stations, where property is most vulnerable. The ideal remote camera is: ● Solar-recharged: based on renewable energy and independent of the electrical grid. ● Wireless: flexible enough to place cameras close to target areas of interest, away from the primary source of power. ● Self-contained: comprising an integrated camera, transmitter, battery and solar panel. ● Pole-mounted: taking advantage of existing structures and requiring minimal new construction.

Any security system is only as strong as its weakest link, and most security professionals are likely to regard a solarrecharged, wireless, pole-mounted, selfcontained camera in a distant corner of the property as a probable point of vulnerability. These professionals are trained to look at every component in a system and ask, “How do I know I can rely on it?”

Nevertheless, security professionals in a wide variety of industries rely on solar-recharged, wireless video surveillance systems. They have evaluated the business and technical cases supporting the technology and proved to themselves

that these systems are the most cost-effective way to maintain 24/7/365 eyes on their security perimeter.

The business case around remote surveillance Every remote camera must have power and connectivity to deliver video.

Consider the constraints on proper installation of remote surveillance cameras:

1. Cameras need to transmit a signal to a central security system

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o matter where the camera is placed, its value lies in its ability to connect to and deliver a feed to a video management system (VMS) where that video can be used for situational awareness and upon alarm, situational assessment.

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ecurity cannot afford the luxury of downtime. Cameras must have a constant, uninterrupted source of power.

3. Remote cameras should not rely on the power grid

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ables for both video feed and power are susceptible to cutting, whether deliberate or accidental. Also, laying underground cable requires trenching, planning, permits, inspections, engineering and general facility disruption that can quickly add up to tens of thousands of dollars for average-sized properties.

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n optimally designed remote camera and wireless transmitter can deliver video 24/7/365 with average power consumption of .5-1W, or 1224W/day.

6. Solar power is the best recharging option

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way from the power grid, a solarrecharged lithium ion battery is the most convenient and economical way of maintaining a constant power supply to the remote camera. Solar energy technologies are mature enough to fully recharge batteries on traffic monitoring systems, in homes and businesses and even on the Mars rovers. Their stable technology and reliable reputation allow banks to offer

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finance packages recognizing the 20- to 30-year lifespan of solar panels.

Thus, the configuration that best fits the business case is a fully integrated, remote camera that has its own low-power wireless transmitter, rechargeable battery and solar power source, and that is easy to relocate when necessary (see Figure 1).

Figure 1: Solar rechargeable video surveillance system

The technical case around solar recharging – ‘how do I know I can rely on it?’

Still, security professionals focus on the worst-case scenario: Will there be enough sunlight to recharge a remote, battery-powered camera reliably through a long, dark winter?

Consider the technical case around solar recharging, based on the define-measure-analyze-improve-control approach:

1. Define the problem of solar recharging

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to recharge a battery depends on the that in Michigan in December, average number of daylight hours per day and insolation is 1.41 kWh/ m2/ day. This the strength of sunlight hitting the solar means that on an average December day, panel. These factors combined are called a 1m2 horizontal solar panel receives insolation, or solar irradiance, and they 1.41 kWh to convert to electricity for revary with distance from the equator. charging the battery in a remote camera.

They also vary with weather conditions Maps illustrating the average inand with the angle of tilt of the solar solation, or irradiation, at any point on panel.

Earth are available based on up to thirty Even though the need for 24/7/365 years of data. These maps (see Figure video surveillance is roughly the same 2) and their corresponding datasets are in, for example, Phoenix in July as it is designed to depict average sunlight in Buffalo in December, the weather conditions are not the same, and it is much easier to rely on a solar panel to keep a battery charged in the former than in the latter.

The problem, then, lies in determining whether solar power suffices to keep a battery charged in proFigure 2: Global insolation map (Source: SolarGIS) tracted, sunless conditions where video surveillance is required. strength for use in solar power projects.

With a large dataset and a recognized standard of measurement, it is 2. Measure insolation lthough the variables that comprise possible to analyze solar recharging. insolation seem unpredictable and unstable, they are not. The reliability of 3. Analyze worst case solar recharging depends on: Given: a. Mapping insolation anywhere that ● A remote camera and transmitter that video surveillance is required. consumes 12W per day. b. Arriving at a standard unit of meas- ● A lithium ion battery with a capacity urement for insolation. of 75W. Organizations such as NASA, Solar- ● A solar panel rated at 16 Watts peak GIS and the National Renewable Energy (Wp) output.

Laboratory (NREL) collect global insoIn the very-worst-case scenario, the lation data from satellites. The resulting panel would not recharge the battery at datasets are designed to facilitate the use all and the camera would stop functionof solar energy by charting average in- ing after about six days (75W÷12W/ solation in a given location in terms of day=6.25 days). However, as long as kilowatt-hours per square meter (kWh/ there is sunlight – that is, as long as the m2), a unit of measurement also used in human eye is able to see outdoors without artificial light – the solar panel will rating solar panels.

For example, the NASA tables show charge the battery.

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plotted in Figure 3, after a week and a half of improbably bad weather, the battery still holds 38 watts, or enough power for at least three full days of video surveillance.

Figure 3: Solar recharging chart, Toronto example (Solar panel horizontal)

As defined above, the main question is whether solar power will suffice to keep a battery charged in protracted, sunless conditions where video surveillance is required. Security professionals can use a simple model to analyze the power generated and power consumed by the camera.

According to NASA data, a horizontal solar panel in Toronto in December receives 1.24 kWh/ m2/ day of insolation. Another way of viewing this 1.24 figure is as equivalent peak sun hours, in which solar panels are rated. Therefore, multiplying kWh/ m2/ day times the solar rating of the panel yields total wattage generated in a day. For example, 1.24 peak sun hours would yield 19.8W over an entire day (16x1.24=19.8). Since the camera consumes only 12W per day, this calculation shows that, at the time of year when insolation is lowest, the solar panel still recharges 65 percent more (19.8÷12=1.65) in an average day than the camera consumes.

Even more pessimistically, consider that insolation varies from day to day with changes in the weather. Assume a camera with a fully charged battery withstands four days of blizzard or dense fog in Toronto in December, reducing insolation to 15 percent of normal. Day 5 is sunny with 150 percent of normal insolation, followed by four additional gloomy days and another sunny day. As

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o maintain recharging efficiency, security professionals should check the physical conditions around the remote cameras and solar panels regularly.

Among the factors to control: ● Alteration or damage to panel due to nature, weather or vandalism. ● Placement of the solar panel at the angle for optimal solar generation in winter. ● Shade from nearby trees or new structures. ● Optimal balance between location of camera and position of solar panel.

he worst case will not always prevail, of course, and there is ample room to improve on this scenario by adjusting an important variable: the tilt of the solar panel. The sun strikes the surface of the earth at a different angle as the year progresses, so the horizontally mounted solar panel described above is not capturing as much sunlight as it could if mounted at an angle.

The best way to improve the effectiveness of solar recharging is to adjust Conclusion the tilt of the panel every day to folven in high latitudes, at the time low the sun, but this is not practical for of year when days are short and a pole-mounted remote surveillance weather conditions are adverse, a 16Wp camera. The NASA tables include monthly insolation figures adjusted for latitude: best winter tilt, best summer tilt, best tilt for each month and best year-round tilt. If security professionals in Toronto install the solar panels at a 31-degree angle from vertical – the optimal Figure 4: Solar recharging chart, Toronto example (Solar panel tilted 31°) winter angle for that latitude – average insolation in December solar panel sufficiently recharges a jumps from 1.24 to 2.27 kWh/ m2/ day. 75W lithium ion battery to keep a 12W/ As charted in Figure 4, after 10 days of day wireless remote video surveillance improbably bad weather, the battery is camera running properly. Using publicly available data, security professionfully charged.

Under these conditions the panel als can perform their own analysis and is providing an average of over 36W demonstrate to themselves that they can (16Wx2.27 kWh/ m2/ day=36.3W) of rely on solar recharging for missionpower per day in the lowest month of critical surveillance needs in their own the year. Based on this level of power latitudes.

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In Search of Better Visibility Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Technologies

1. Introduction

Droplets on the dome cover and condensation inside the housing may reduce image quality. Falling snow and rain greatly reduce visibility, because snowflakes and droplets in the air obscure targets to be observed and reduce contrast by scattering the light caused by reflection on them. Fog, mist, haze, smoke, dust and sandstorms, which are composed of smaller droplets or particles than snow and rain, have an impact on visibility, making images white and blurred by scattering light.

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ature has given severe challenges to video surveillance.

While indoor lighting may have a not-so-wide dynamic range, natural light such as direct sunlight causes difficult lighting conditions. Adverse weather conditions such as snow and rain may also cause poor visibility. In low visibility, it is difficult for security personnel to identify suspicious objects and movements, or to monitor road traffic conditions and rail infrastructure. But the great need exists for reliable surveillance and remote monitoring in these challenging conditions.

Based on over fifty years of experience in the video surveillance industry, Panasonic has developed a series of leading-edge technologies that delivers clear images even in these challenging conditions. This document presents an overview of Panasonic’s visibility enhancement technologies which provide better video surveillance.

3. Panasonic’s approach to better visibility

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anasonic provides two types of solutions for better visibility; one is a suite of software and hardware technologies incorporated in the cameras. Another one is the software which runs on a PC where large computing power is required.

3.1 Camera visibility improvement technologies

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t is crucial that cameras deliver clear images at any time. It not only makes surveillance more reliable, effective and efficient but also surveillance system more flexible, scalable and cost-effective, eliminating the need for image processing on each server, monitor and recorder.

Panasonic cameras incorporate a suite of advanced software and hardware technologies as well as a high-sensitive image sensor to provide excellent image quality. Some examples; Rain-wash coating improves the visibility in rainy

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any natural scenes have complex lighting conditions such as bright daylight, hazy twilight, the dark of night, high contrast scenes where there are very bright and very dark areas, and backlight situations typically where a person is in front of a bright entrance. Due to the lack of dynamic range of camera’s image sensor, visibility is reduced in high contrast scenes, backlight situations and poor lighting conditions.

Weather affects the image quality in outdoor surveillance.

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Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Software is provided as easy-to-use extension software of the WV- ASM200 i-Pro Management Software.

weather by hydrophilic coating on the dome cover. Built-in dehumidification unit prevents condensation inside the housing. A suite of real-time image processing technologies such as Super Dynamic, noise reductions and fog compensation result in better visibility. The details are described in the next chapter.

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PU-accelerated computing is a cost-effective technology to accelerate scientific and engineering applications.

A graphics processing unit (GPU) has thousands of cores to process parallel workloads simultaneously, while a CPU has some. GPU-accelerated computing offers high-speed computing by offloading CPU-intensive portions of the application to the GPU. From a user’s perspective, applications simply run significantly faster.

Figure 1: Example of visibility improvement on the camera. Images are defogged on the camera and distributed to the monitor and recorder

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his chapter describes the major software and hardware technologies of Panasonic cameras to deliver better visibility and image quality.

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Combining GPU-accelerated computing and new highspeed image processing algorithms, Panasonic has developed Visibility Enhancement Software. Applied to live and recorded video streams captured in poor visibility conditions, Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Software delivers clear moving images on a real-time basis without losing important details such as color, contrast and movements.

here are many difficult lighting conditions in video surveillance. One typical challenging situation is high contrast scenes where there are very bright and dark areas. Super Dynamic enables clear identification in both bright and dark areas in high contrast scenes. It is one of the key technologies of Panasonic cameras because high contrast scenes are commonly found in video surveillance applications. Super Dynamic captures multiple images with short and long exposures.

The short exposure captures the bright areas well and the long exposure captures the dark areas well. Super Dynamic combines them into one frame and results in clear images.

Enhanced Super Dynamic is a latest Super Dynamic technology that delivers a wider dynamic range of 133dB. Variable exposure and shutter speed control are introduced to capture both bright and dark areas more clearly.

Figure 3: System configuration example of Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Software

Figure 4: Entrance in backlight situation. At left, two persons are buried in black. At right, Enhanced Super Dynamic is on. Two persons at the entrance and one person at the left table can be seen clearly

Figure 2: Above Illustration shows a concept of Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Software. A car behind snowflakes becomes visible by piling fractions from a series of images

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4.2 Adaptive Black Stretch (ABS)

(MNR) and/ or Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) deliver clear color image, reducing the visual noise in low lighting conditions.

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he color of images is discolored in poor lighting conditions, because built-in infrared (IR) cut filter is removed to increase light sensitivity. Super Chroma Compensation (SSC) recovers the original color of objects by digital image processing.

Figure 5: Bus stop. At left, ABS is off. At right, ABS is on and persons and objects in the dark areas are seen clearly

4.3 Face Super Dynamic

Figure 8: At left, built-in IR cut filter is removed and image is discolored in poor lighting condition. At right, the original color is recovered by Super Chroma Compensation (SCC)

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Figure 6: Person in front of a bright window. At left, the face cannot be identified. At right, Face Super Dynamic is on and his face is identifiable

4.4 Multi-process Noise Reduction (MNR)/ Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)

4.7 Fog compensation

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s the gain level is increased to amplify the video signal in poor light conditions, it causes a grainy video. With the high-sensitivity image sensor, Multi-process Noise Reduction

og compensation is a digital image processing on the camera, which delivers clear images in the conditions such as fog, haze, smoke, smog, dust and sandstorms.

Figure 10: Outdoor gate on a foggy day. The picture on the left is taken on a foggy day with the Fog compensation off. The picture on the right is the same scene taken with the Fog compensation on and visibility is improved

Figure 7: Shed during the night. The Full HD picture was taken with illumination of 0.04lux in the absence of nearby light. Noise is removed from the image

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4.8 High Light Compensation (HLC)

promptly. ABF also streamlines field installation and maintenance works, enabling remote focus adjustment.

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trong lights like headlight reduce visibility in low light scenes. High Light Compensation (HLC) enables clear identification in the areas next to bright spots, compensating for brightness overpowered by excessive light.

4.11 Lens Distortion Compensation (LDC)

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ith a rapid market penetration of Full HD/ HD cameras that can capture the larger areas than traditional cameras, wide angle of view lenses are getting popular. Barrel distortion appears in wide-angle lens. The distorted images may affect not only visibility but also the recognition rate of Intelligent Video (IV) such as face recognition. Lens Distortion Compensation (LDC) recovers clear images by digital image processing.

Figure 11: Vehicle front. At left, HLC is off. At right, High Light Compensation (HLC) suppresses excessive light and vehicle plate can be read

4.9 Smart DoF

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epth of field (DoF) is the distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image. Video surveillance requires wide DoF to capture both near and far objects clearly, while usual photographs use shallow DoF to emphasize a particular subject in the scene. Smart DoF keeps wide DoF, optimizing fine iris opening and focus.

Figure 14: Stadium. At left, the image captured with wide-angle lens is distorted. At right, barrel distortion is removed by Lens Distortion Compensation (LDC)

4.12 Intelligent Resolution technology

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ith the Intelligent Resolution technology, the latest Panasonic network cameras deliver clear 3 mega-pixel images. Three areas – outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation areas – are automatically detected. Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way according to the area.

As a result, images are naturally clear and crisp.

Figure 12: Example of Smart DoF. Nearby cards and distant buildings are captured clearly

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very time the camera changes the mode between day and night, it gets slightly out of focus with or without the IR-cut filter. Auto Back Focus (ABF) keeps fine focus all the day, adjusting precise image sensor position automatically and Figure 15: Cropped images with and without Intelligent Resolution technology. At right, the details are produced clearly by Intelligent Resolution Technology

4.13 Auto Image Stabilizer

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Figure 13: At left, before running ABF. At right, focus is adjusted by ABF

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and swings caused by trailers, trains, machinery, strong winds and storms.

Figure 16: Free-way. At left, the image is blurred by vibration from the road. At right, Auto Image Stabilizer is on and eliminates the vibration effects

Figure 18: Control tower at the airport. The control tower is positioned higher than the camera installed on the ground level. At left, the image was captured without AEM. At right, AEM was working and the image is clear

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ater droplets on the dome cover reduce visibility, distorting light by lens effect. The hydrophilic Rain-wash coating improves visibility in rainy weather, by sheeting water off instead of forming droplets that scatter light.

4.17 Built-in infrared (IR) LED

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Figure 17: Airport on a rainy day. The left half ofthe dome cover is coated with Rain-Wash coating and the image is clear. For comparison, the right half is not coated

4.15 Built-in dehumidification unit

Figure 19: Built-in infrared (IR) camera captures clear images in the dark

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s well as droplets described above, condensation inside the dome of the camera reduces visibility. Built-in electric anti-humidity unit keeps the camera dry inside and prevents condensation on the cover and lens. This electrolysisbased technology is safe and green because heaters and fans are not used.

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ith a large processing power of GPU computing and the sophisticated image processing software, Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Software improves the quality of images taken in lower visibility conditions such as snow, heavy rain, thicker fog and others. Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Software also works well for difficult lighting conditions. Applied to live or recorded video streams, it produces clear moving images in real time.

Compared to other technologies like infrared (IR) and/ or thermal cameras that capture objects in black and white, Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Software keeps details such as color, contrast and background, which helps security personnel grasp the situation quickly. It is ideal for

4.16 Auto Eyelid Mechanism (AEM)

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ith the conventional PTZ dome camera, the image becomes blurred when the PTZ camera tilted above the horizontal position due to the small curvature difference between the lower spherical part and upper cylindrical part of the dome. Auto Eyelid Mechanism (AEM) keeps the image clear even above horizontal viewing angle. As the PTZ camera tilts upward, a built-in light shield cuts the unwanted light accordingly and results in clear images.

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outdoor video surveillance and remote monitoring where clear images are required for a safe and smooth operation, such as public, perimeter and parking lots surveillance and road, rail, harbor and airport traffic monitoring and others.

Figure 22: Garage on a sunny day

5.1 On a snowy or rainy day

Top: The image was taken on a sunny day without any image compensation.

Details inside the garage are lost

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he example below demonstrates the effectiveness of Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Software against snowy weather. The picture on the left was taken on a snowy day. Objects are barely seen in the picture due to the heavy snow. The picture on the right is the same scene that is processed through Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Software. Snow disappears. The vehicles, road surface condition, the green signal and persons on the left shoulder can be seen clearly.

Middle: The top image was compensated by a conventional image correction. While inside the garage becomes visible, the bright area at the bottom part is white out under the sun light Bottom: The top image is processed through Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Software. The objects inside the garage, the car and ground surface condition are identified clearly

Figure 20: Road on a snowy day. At left, there is almost zero visibility due to heavy snow. At right, the visibility is greatly improved by Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Software

5.2 On a foggy day

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anasonic Visibility Enhancement Software improves the visibility that is made blurred by thick fog, mist, haze, smoke, dust and sandstorms. By using more sophisticated image processing with a large computing power than the camera, it delivers clear images in a thick fog.

such as high contrast scenes and low lighting conditions.

By using proprietary tonal correction and multi-frame noise reduction with a large computing power, it produces photorealistic images.

6. Conclusion

Figure 21: Buildings on a foggy day. At left, thick fog reduces visibility. At right, the image is processed through Panasonic Visibility Enhancement Software. The visibility is improved and the distant objects like cranes become visible

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CP PLUS Secures Civil Lines, Delhi

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ivil Lines is a subdivision of North Delhi District in Delhi NCR. The area accommodates Delhi’s Vidhan Sabha, Rajnivas (Lt. Governer’s official residence), DRDO Lab, IP College, part of Delhi’s arterial ring road, the northern ridge, many houses and apartments, historical monuments such as Chauburja Mosque, Mutiny Memorial, Ashoka Pillar etc., and areas like Delhi University and ISBT in the vicinity.

The area observes a significant flow of traffic, goods and people. Any security lapse could prove to be tragic and fateful. Of late, there have been frequent incidents of eve-teasing, theft, hit and run cases, chain snatching, burglary and so on. Several organized crimes are also being reported and all this has been a slur on the posh area like Civi lines, which is a prestigious address to own.

CP PLUS conducted a comprehensive survey of the area, observed the challenges being faced by the local people, and understood the impediments and concerns of the police. Taking all

concerns and practical aspects of the area into consideration, the design team at CP PLUS conceived and designed an effective and impregnable surveillance solution which ensures a foolproof surveillance system. The solution has been complemented with community-policeparticipation and effective alert system.

Limitations of previous system

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arlier the inhabitants of the area were relying upon cops, barricades, private guards and personal security measures. That security system, however, lacked community participation, public to police co-ordination, system integration and monitoring. The residents also wanted to secure their vehicles and parking lots.

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The CP PLUS CMS (Central Management Software), KVMS Pro offered complete management co-ordination by gathering input signals from various local control room feeds with perfect coordination of multiple cameras and recording devices, drawing conclusive evidence with optimum results.

The complex solutions need analysis of all the parameters to be monitored and various other aspects of security before designing a viable solution.

CP PLUS, with its large range and portfolio of surveillance products and extensive experience is ideal for any surveillance system architect for their foolproof design/ solution without any security compromise.

Factors considered before implementing the new solution

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he key factors which were considered for the solution – the resolution and HLC feature to capture registration number of the vehicles specially during night. Besides this, secure and tamper-proof housings were required for

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NVRs and monitors.

CP PLUS deployed a range of IP cameras such as CP-UNC – TP10L2CV2-0600 and CP-UNC-TP13FL2CD, and NVRsCP 8CH NVR and CP-UNR108M1.

All this equipment has been installed at different locations in Civil Lines. The cameras have local storage, monitoring and parallel connection with central

control room at police station near Vidhan Sabha Metro Station.

ll the cameras have a resolution of 1.3 MP. Each bullet camera has HLC features so it can capture license plate numbers even when the headlight is on at night. It can support 8 cameras of 720p resolution and can be networked

with any CMS which supports ONVIF technology.

The NVR can support 8 cameras with 720p resolution and can be networked with any CMS which supports ONVIF technology. These NVRs can keep the recording for up to 25 days and detect suspicious movements in the surveyed area and send timely SMS/ e-mail alerts.

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of critical infrastructure protection have become real matters of concern given the increasing incidences of attacks on city installations and critical infrastructure installations globally. With the worsening situation in Middle East and emergence of powerful terror organizations like ISIS in Middle East, the threat to cities and industrial clusters from global terror organizations have only become more complex and profound.

For countries like India, which has witnessed a considerable number of terror attacks on its cities in the past, the issue of worsening global security environment as well as the increasing geopolitical and security instability in neighbouring countries like Pakistan are real causes of concern.

The issues related to security of cit-

ies today have complex interdependence and relation with border security, strong enforcement on issues related to counterfeit currencies and drug syndicates as well as issues related to technological innovations and applications for more effective surveillance of India’s cities.

With rising instances of atrocities on women, security of India’s cities also mean making cities secure and safe for India’s women.

The Secure Cities Conference, like always, would endeavour to bring industry leaders, policy makers and thought leaders to brainstorm on emerging and present threats and on how to effectively use available technologies for better surveillance and for increasing the operational efficiency of the law enforcement agencies.

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ecurity Watch India’s flagship event ‘Secure Cities’ would hold this year’s program on 10 and 11 September 2014 at Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi. Over the last few years, SWI’s ‘Secure Cities’ event has strived to provide the ideal platform for bringing in academia, industry and the government for brainstorming on the latest issues of city security as part of the overall paradigm of internal security and national security of India. The programs, over the last few years, have got incredible response in terms of the number of security technology companies as well as representatives of law enforcement agencies participating in the event.

Over the last few years, the issues of city security as well as related issues

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atrix SATATYA HVR1624P is a 24 channel enterprise-grade hybrid video recorder which offers the benefits of a highly mature analog solution and security enhancements of IP solution. Organizations already using analog

video surveillance can protect their existing investment in cameras and wiring and add IP cameras at new or critical points.

For new video surveillance projects, Matrix SATATYA HVR allows mixed use of analog cameras and IP cameras depend-

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ing on various factors like image quality, distance, wiring-feasibility and cost.

Key Features:

● Video channels: 16 analog + 24 IP and total 24 channels.

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● Monitoring: 2 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 CVBS main, 1 CVBS spot, 16 channel loop output. ● Audio: 16 audio loop input, 1 audio output. ● Inbuilt storage: 4 slots for 16TB storage. ● Alarm: 8 alarm inputs, 3 alarm out-

puts. ● Management: Local CMS to monitor cameras from 5 HVRs on a screen. ● Recording: Camera wise motion and scheduled centralized recording. ● Playback and Search: Timeline and event based search.

● Backup: Scheduled and manual backup to NAS/ FTP and USB. ● Notification: Calling a responsible person in case of any event from the mobile application. ● Network: 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports for 130Mbps throughput. ● Connectivity: Free Matrix DNS and 3G/ LTE support. ● Bandwidth optimization: Dual streaming for viewing and recording. ● Integration: Ethernet based integration with Matrix Access Control. ● Interoperability: ONVIF 2.0 and above.

NETGEAR and STORAGECRAFT Introduce

New ReadyRECOVER Appliance for Simplifying Data Backup and Recovery

ReadyRECOVER backup appliance with ReadyDATA and Shadow Protect integration enables time and space-efficient full backups every 15 minutes

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ETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR) (www.netgear.com), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to businesses, consumers and service providers, announced ReadyRECOVER™ (www.netgear.com/readyrecover), a new addition to their innovative ReadyDATA™ unified storage (NAS/ SAN) platform. Ready RECOVER is a backup appliance built to run exclusively with the ReadyDATA family of storage appliances. With Ready RECOVER, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are able to create full backups of servers, desktops and laptops every 15 minutes that can be independently used to quickly and reliably restore files, folders, databases or systems

to any platform, physical or virtual. For the first time, businesses can confidently back up their data forever, without ever needing inefficient and time-consuming periodic full system backups.

NETGEAR is the first technology provider to enable incremental backups as full restore points delivering extremely simple recovery point management. ReadyRECOVER integration of the ReadyDATA storage appliance with award-winning ShadowProtect® backup and disaster recovery software from StorageCraft® Technology Corporation (www. storagecraft.com) results in each incremental September 2014

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snapshot functioning as a full recovery point, but consuming a minimal amount of storage space. In addition, each snapshot captures the entire system, the Microsoft Windows® OS, and all settings and data for a rapid full system recovery.

“ReadyRECOVER is a complete hardware and software solution in a single cost-effective backup appliance, relieving businesses of the burden of assembling their own solution,” said John McHugh, General Manager and Senior Vice President of the NETGEAR Commercial Business Unit, “By marrying the enterprise-class features of ReadyDATA with Stor-

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ageCraft’s best-in-class ShadowProtect software, we offer a solution that enables easy data restoration without a long and complicated process, while suiting the budgetary and usage needs of SMBs.” ReadyRECOVER creates synthetic full backups in a VHDX format, ready to quickly recover into a virtual or physical machine. For both server-to-NAS backup and PC-to-NAS backup, ReadyRECOVER backups require no file conversion, and can independently be used to quickly and reliably restore files, folders, databases or Windows-based systems to any platform.

“We’re excited to team with NETGEAR in the development of ReadyRECOVER, leveraging our ShadowProtect backup and recovery software,” said Curt James, StorageCraft’s Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, “NETGEAR and StorageCraft have co-engineered an extremely innovative new backup and disaster recovery appliance for SMBs that maximizes business continuity should disaster occur.”

ReadyRECOVER provides companies with enterprise-class backup at an affordable price, complete with: ● Protection for Windows servers,

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Virtual Machines (e.g., Citrix, Microsoft Hyper-V®, VMware etc), and PCs, both onsite and offsite.

Simple setup and management.

No incremental restores.

Hardware-independent restoration to any hardware or virtualization platform.

Zero-delay, WAN-optimized replication.

Hardware compression and per-job deduplication for storage efficiency without performance overhead.

An industry-leading five-year warranty for ReadyDATA, the hardware platform for ReadyRECOVER.

Announces

FireLock Series 745 Fire-Pac Upgrade More customizable solutions with the same small footprint

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ictaulic, the world's leading manufacturer of mechanical pipejoining and fire protection systems, has introduced major upgrades to its FireLock® Series 745 Fire-Pac, delivering innovative new options while maintaining the same small Fire-Pac space requirements.

The Victaulic Fire-Pac is a pre-assembled fire protection valve and trim that is pre-wired to a fire alarm control panel or junction box and enclosed inside a metal cabinet. The improvements give customers more options and benefits for installation, maintenance and design.

The new Fire-Pac design relocates the electrical connection box from atop the cabinet to a location inside the cabinet, creating a lower profile and allowing the 1.98m/ 6’5” cabinet to fit through standard doorways for ease of delivery

and installation.

The new Fire-Pac can be used in a wider range of operating environments thanks to new insulation and heating components for ambient temperatures as low as -6.7ºC (20ºF). It is also weatherproofed to keep out moisture and dirt.

“These design improvements are inspired by our close relationship with our customers,” said Pankaj Soni, Victaulic Country Manager – India, “The improved FireLock Series 745 Fire-Pac provides greater application options by featuring sealed cabinets with heating and insulation for outdoor installs. Yet at the same time it also maintains a small footprint reducing space requirements, more inlet September 2014

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pipe and drain connection options and a greater ambient temperature range, all within the same footprint as the original.”

Victaulic has retained the benefits in the cabinet such as fully removable side and back panels to allow easy access to internal components for inspection and maintenance. The pipe feed and drain can be located on the left, right or bottom panels for faster connections.

All water drains inside the cabinet are hard-piped to eliminate potential leakage inside the cabinet enclosure. New panel designs include addressable capabilities with other intelligent devices; and Notifier RP-2001 releasing control panel, containing a

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power supply, stand-by batteries and a battery charger.

Available in 40 through 200 mm/ 1½ inch-8 inch sizes, the Fire-Pac can incorporate any of the following available valve configurations: ● Dry: Actuated and/ or accelerated. ● Deluge: Wet pilot, dry pilot and electric actuation. ● Preaction: Non-interlock, singleinterlock and double-interlock.

● Preaction: AutoConvert preaction to dry.

Common installations for the FirePac include airports, data centers, highsecurity, industrial and mining facilities, parking garages and high-rise buildings.

A stainless steel cabinet is also available for corrosive applications.

In addition, the Fire-Pac includes a water supply shutoff valve, a sprinkler system fire protection valve, alarm line

pressure switches, air supervisory pressure switches, optional air compressor or nitrogen connection, optional upper systems control valve and pressure gauges that are easily viewed through the cabinet door.

The FireLock Series 745 Fire-Pac is FM Approved and cULus Listed. All electrical enclosures and connections are UL Listed, and all materials and wiring conform to NFPA requirements.

Security Sector Skill Council Holds its First Conclave:

Excellence through Skills and Education

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he Security Sector Skill Develop- man resources remain poorly trained, ill SSSDC was established. However, to ment Council (SSSDC) in partner- equipped and underpaid. With our youth draw youth to the security sector, there is ship with Skills for Security (SfS), UK bulge, this is one industry that has the a need for an image transformation of the organized a conclave on 2 August, 2014 potential to offer gainful employment to sector. The prime drivers that can make that difference to the whole canvas reat PHD House, New Delhi to evolve a millions of restless youth.

The first step required to make these main skilling and education of our youth.

‘Vision for the Private Security Sector The Chief Guest for the Conclave (PSS) in the backdrop of progress made youth employable is to skill them. To

by SSSDC.’ The conference was designed achieve this goal, Government enunciated was ML Kumawat, Vice Chancellor, to chart a way forward for the security in- the National Skill Policy 2009, creating Sardar Patel University of Police, Secudustry in addressing its current deficien- the National Skill Development Agency, rity and Criminal Justice (SPUP), Jodhcies and developing capabilities enabling National Skill Development Corporation pur; and amongst the dignitaries who atit to meet the challenges facing the sector. and Sector Skill Councils; for the PSS, tended were, Dilip Chenoy, CEO & MD, NSDC; Kunwar Vikram Singh, The seven million strong Chairman SSSDC; Alok Kumar, PSS stands at the cross-roads IAS, DGET MoLE; Richard today. Projected to grow at 25 Moore, Skills for Security (SfS) percent annually, the sector is UK; Prakash Kamtam, IAS unable to draw quality man(Aajeevika Skills, MoRD) and power required to mesh techother security professionals. The nology with man-guarding. conclave brought under one roof Expected to become a Rs 900/Government officials, industry billion industry employing over associations, doyens, decision 10 million men and women makers, leaders and veterans of by 2022, even its existing huKunwar Vikram Singh, Chairman SSSDC addressing the Conclave September 2014

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the industry and was attended by over 250 professionals.

A defining moment in PSS’s search for creating career progression pathways in the sector was SSSDC’s signing of an MoU with SPUP. Soon, security personnel will be able to pursue degree and diploma courses in Security, thus enhancing their career opportunities.

SSSDC’s approach to shaping the agenda for the conclave has its roots in the vast experience it has gained in creation of an eco-system over the past three years. The early days were utilised to draft protocols for affiliation of training partners and assessment bodies. SSSDC has also made substantial all round progress in setting the National Occupational Standards, approving curricula, training of trainers and assessors, affiliating training providers and assessment bodies as also fielding a credible assessment and certification process.

With the basic wherewithal for the skills eco-system in place, SSSDC actively associated itself with the execution of Government launched skilling projects.

These include the STAR Scheme, which received enthusiastic response from the industry with the Government reward of Rs 10,000/- per successful trainee that included the existing workforce. SSSDC is well on the way to complete its target of 1,00,000 allotted to it.

Among the other notable schemes are Aajeevika, a project of National Rural Livelihood Mission for upskilling and employment of rural youth. SSSDC is also closely associated with State Livelihood Missions in conduct of security training in Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Bengal. SSSDC’s grassroots level involvement in skilling is through the National Skill Qualifica-

Signing of the MoU

tion Framework (NSQF)/ CBSE/ Sate Education Boards. It works with (CBSE) and State School Boards of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh in offering Security courses mapped to the NOS. To facilitate assessment and certification of the existing workforce as enunciated in PSAR Act 2005, SSSDC has promulgated a protocol for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

In his Welcome Address, Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chairman SSSDC highlighted the requirement of skilling the PSS workforce. “The future belongs to those who train hard and guard well,” he emphasized. KL Kumawat, the Chief Guest, in his address dwelt upon an institutionalized approach to training. The vast job role of the security guard, he opined, needs a rigorously-trained man.

Amongst the issues of import that were flagged by the speakers were the ‘Government’s intent to transform employment exchanges to career centres to guide and counsel youth,’ as covered by Alok Kumar, IAS, DGET, MoLE. In his address, Lt General SS Chahal, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd), CEO, SSSDC espoused a ‘Vision for the PSS.’ He dwelt on the upgradation of the security guard from his current unskilled/ semi-skilled status to the skilled/ highly skilled segment. The necessity of starting Diploma and Degree Courses in support of Career Pathways was one of the clairvoyant calls.

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ing available for training providers through Aajeevika Skills (Livelihood Mission) and the yeoman service that the livelihood missions will yield, over time. Maj Gen DK Jamwal, COO, SSSDC made a forceful statement to propel the PSS to undertake certification of their existing workforce through the RPL route. Richard Moore’s focussed message was, “The technology infusion in security sector is likely to be phenomenal. The sector needs to prepare itself for this.”

During the closing session, the Chief Guest, ML Kumawat released the training courseware for security guards in Punjabi, Tamil, Telegu and Bengali.

Courseware in regional languages is a fundamental necessity to assist security personnel in achieving higher grades in their certification examinations.

The pre-eminent message that emanated was the immediate need for certification of the existing workforce under RPL. Together with such an endeavour is the need to pursue the fruition of opportunities laid open through the MoU signed with SPUP. A host of specialist, diploma and degree courses need to be conceived and offered to security personnel to create career pathways thus retaining trained and talented manpower within the industry. Of import also are issues of pay and allowances, and welfare measures for the man who remains the PSS’s iconic flag bearer: the security guard.

In the closing remarks, while the Chief Guest and Chairman, SSSDC reemphasised the issues of structured courses and RPL, Dilip Chenoy congratulated SSSDC in taking the lead by being the first SSC to organise a conclave on such a large scale. This he said was a first to be emulated by other skill councils.

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CP PLUS TeknoLogix Labs Launches HDCVI All-in-One TRIBRID DVR

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P PLUS TeknoLogix Labs has launched CP PLUS Coral all-inone Tribrid DVR with HDCVI technology, offering compatibility with three signals – IP, analog and HDCVI – to render comprehensive surveillance solutions.

All-in-one CP PLUS Coral series HDCVI DVR addresses the issues of mixed systems where all analog, IP and

series DVR, however, has the agility and flexibility to accommodate any genre of camera – IP, analog and HDCVI. HDCVI technology has been very effective in delivering HD images over coaxial cables up to 500 meter cable runs without any signal loss.

CP PLUS Coral series HDCVI DVR is the result of the resolve to introduce a

HDCVI cameras are added to the electronic surveillance system. The solution has been overdue since the system integrators observed and found it unviable to integrate different types of cameras in one system for varying design needs.

The all-in-one HDCVI CP PLUS Coral

comprehensive and tailor-made solution which can protect critical infrastructure and value assets across domains with its rugged quality controls, reliable products and optimum solutions.

In the scenario when HDCVI technology is spreading by giant leaps, it

may be a very effective alternative for markets which are willing to get high definition surveillance at lower cost, and where integrators and installers demand storage device which can also mingle the other two signals. The mega DVR is a significant step towards increasing the interoperability of the HDCVI. The launch of all-in-one CP PLUS Coral Series HDCVI DVR is not only a key to multiple signal access, making it compatible with legacy cameras as well as megapixel IP signals, but also an improvement in terms of its capability.

The large range of portfolio of CP PLUS gives comfort to any surveillance system architect to design fool-proof design/ solution without any black hole/ security compromise.

In India, CP PLUS surveillance products and solutions are marketed by Aditya Infotech Ltd through its dealers and branches across the country.

Wavesight India and SmartWitness join forces to

Deliver Transport CCTV Solutions to the Indian Market

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avesight Wireless Solutions Pvt Ltd has announced a new partnership with UK-based SmartWitness.

Wavesight Wireless Solutions Pvt Ltd, has signed an exclusive agreement with market-leading vehicle CCTV supplier SmartWitness to supply the SmartWitness range of transport solutions to the

bourgeoning Indian market. SmartWitness, a division of global CCTV manufacturer and distributor Y3K, already distributes its VOSA-compliant products, which have been approved for use in commercial vehicles, to over 50 countries around the world.

“This new partnership that

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Wavesight India has established is an exciting opportunity to supply integrated transport surveillance solutions to this growing market,” said David Saldanha, Managing Director Wavesight, “We’ve seen strong demand for CCTV on buses and trains to help improve passenger safety levels. SmartWitness has a long

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and well-established track record in delivering innovative integrated CCTV solutions for the transport industry. To my mind, SmartWitness with its mobile CCTV experience along with Wavesight’s transmission expertise and capabilities is an ideal partnership for the Indian market.”

The SmartWitness range of vehicle CCTV solutions includes the lat-

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est 3G/4G wireless transmission cameras, which instantly transmit video of an event, as well as on-board vehicle DVRs with live viewing and playback

of cameras and GPRS tracking units that can be integrated with CCTV cameras for instant event notification.

Visitors to IFSEC India 2014, which takes place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on 1113 December, will be able to see live demonstrations of the Wavesight and SmartWitness partnership in action on stand C91.

The Need for (Regulated) Speed Joining Hands for Safer Roads

ndia accounts for the highest number of road deaths in the world. The death rate for road traffic accidents per 100,000 people increased from 16.8 to 18.9 between 2009 and 2011, making it worse than Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. At this rate, it is estimated that road accidents would become the fifth largest cause of deaths in India by 2030, overtaking Diabetes and HIV. More than 50% victims of road accidents belonged to the age group of 25 to 65 years in 2011, which generally comprises the working population. Therefore, the financial loss, in addition to the personal grief to the family, is also substantial. Estimates suggest that loss due to road accidents is more than 3% of the GDP, much more than the total spending on healthcare.

An exponential increase in the number of vehicles has made the situation much worse, and it is more critical in the metros. For example in Delhi, given a high automobile usage, the casualties in road accidents are considerably high-

er. A study claims that there were 2153 road-accident related deaths in Delhi – much higher than Bangalore (832) which had the second highest number of deaths in 2010. Likewise, in Mumbai, in 2010 alone, there were more than 2 deaths per day. Given a high number of working professionals in these regions, a collaborative effort between the Government, ensuring safe roads, and Corporates, ensuring safe driving is required.

The number of road deaths in most of the developing countries has seen a decline or has stabilized, even as the sales of cars have jumped. Therefore, the rising number of deaths in road accidents in India is a matter of serious concern. This brings us to an important question: What causes road accidents?

A MoRTH (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) report of 2012 claims that about 78% of road accidents are due to drivers’ faults. Drunk driving, using mobile phones while driving and over-speeding are among the major lapses which happen during driving.

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Seatbelts and other precautionary measures installed within a vehicle could be extremely helpful in case of an accident.

It is estimated that wearing a seatbelt can reduce the chance of death by as much as 50% in case of an accident. Among other minor causes of road accidents are faults in vehicles and weather conditions. Defects in vehicles cause about 1.6% road accidents (2011), while adverse weather conditions contributed to 1% of total road accidents.

An audit conducted by WHO in 2006 pointed to poor enforcement of laws regarding seatbelts and drunk driving. The audit rated India 2/10 in enforcement of seatbelt while 3/10 for enforcement of drunken driving law, lesser than that of Nepal, and not better than Pakistan and Bangladesh. A more recent study, published in 2011 claims that only 27% of drivers in India wear seatbelts.

This is alarming for a country which already has the dubious distinction of having the highest number of road deaths in the world. Training of drivers, espe-

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cially for safety and precautions to be taken, is therefore extremely important, especially in large cities, which have a higher number of vehicles. While laws exist which make wearing seatbelts/ helmets mandatory, poor enforcement severely impairs their capabilities in preventing such accidents and consequent casualties. Driving under the influence of a substance or without recommended precautions does not only put the driver, but passengers and other street users at a significant risk. Similarly, ensuring road worthiness of a vehicle before driving is critical in preventing accidents due to malfunctions in vehicles.

G4S, the world’s largest security firm operating a fleet of approximately 40000 vehicles worldwide, has taken the lead in addressing road safety concerns. Its new initiative ‘Driving Force’ not only addresses key reasons for accidents, but has also laid down procedures in case of an accident to minimize any subsequent loss. Under this initiative,

the focus would be on encouraging use of seatbelts and helmets while driving.

It also highlights the risks of over-speeding, using mobile phones while driving and drunk driving, not just to the driver,

but to other users of roads and fellow passengers. To ensure the road worthiness of vehicles, a checklist for different types of vehicles would be provided to drivers to ensure that the risks of malfunctioning are minimized. A standardized accident reporting format could provide valuable feedback in terms of further customization of program and identification of room for further improvement. Such initiatives are likely to help in raising the awareness level of the drivers, and eventually mitigating the risks of road-accidents and related deaths. While improving safety standards of roads is important, any significant reduction in accidents can only be achieved with concerted and collaborative efforts from Government (providing better roads), Corporate (better training for drivers) and individuals (greater awareness). Initiatives like Driving Force are likely to play a constructive role in minimizing the number of road accidents.

AUTOCOP & Samsung Techwin Presents

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UTOCOP has achieved yet another milestone by partnering with Samsung Techwin. This collaboration will now offer Samsung’s range of unmatched video surveillance solutions.

AUTOCOP provides technologically sound and effective security solutions and services at affordable prices.

With their customer-focused approach, and strategic alliances with many more international brands, AUTOCOP has a network of offices and committed tech-

nical support across India. AUTOCOP supported by Samsung Techwin will now provide you with unequalled video surveillance solutions which include analog CCTV, IP CCTV, video management system, and network video recorders.

This partnership, yet another feather in the cap of the security giant, means a broader customer base for the company.

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customers across the country can now experience a greater sense of security.

They can benefit from AUTOCOP’S spread out portfolio of security solutions as well as its flawless and timely sales and support services.

FSDs will extend support to all partners in terms of designing, training, etc.

At the same time, all the SI partners of AUTOCOP will benefit from this partnership, having the entire solution offering under Samsung Techwin brand.

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Launches New products Iris Recognition System BMT-20

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inoculars-type iris biometrics imaging device that quickly captures highest quality iris biometric images.

Exceeding industry standards for image quality, this system optimizes matching a c c u r a c y, essential in very large scale deployments for which de-duplication is a core deliverable.

● Meets IP64-6 specifications for particulate intrusion prevention. ● Near-real time off-axis gaze detection. ● Internal white LED. ● Motion detection. ● Positioning rest. ● Foldable side visors and forehead. ● External color LED positioning indicators. ● Dedicated, on-board image processor supports very high speed, simultaneous capture of subject’s irises.

Key features

Iris recognition system EMA-30

System for biometric enrollment.

State-of-the-art optical design.

Single sensor design.

Long internal optical path.

Extended depth of field.

Wide inter-pupillary distance tolerance. ● All solid-state design – no moving parts.

wall-mountable, dual iris biometrics imaging system for physical access control. Developed with an advanced image capture and processing architecture, the EMA-30 simultaneously and quickly captures the highest quality iris biometric images in the industry.

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in iris recognition imagers, the EMA-30 is physically robust, highly reliable and easy to integrate.

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● Embedded processor on dedicated main board. ● Essential physical access control functionality. ● Compatible with most PACS systems. ● Oversized optional data base. ● State-of-the-art optical design. ● Advanced, proprietary stereoscopic eye localization. ● Simple and repeatable subject user interface.

Release of Near-IR-Corrected

5-MP Vari-Focal Lens: 1/1.8” 4-13mm F/1.5 T amron Co., Ltd., a specialized manufacturer of optics and an industry leader in security/ surveillance products, announces the launch of a near-IR-corrected vari-focal lens for 5 MP cameras.

efforts to cater to the needs for higher image quality. Recognizing such trends in the market, Tamron vigorously continues working on development of

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new products that efficiently serve such diversifying customer needs.

It is evident that the main stream of the camera market today is skewed to mini-domes and/ or housing-integrated forms, migrating from the conventional box-type. While Tamron is actively exploiting opportunities in that vein, solid and steady demand for the box-type cameras should not be underestimated because of availability of advanced fea-

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tures and performance that can only be provided by those cameras coupled with interchangeable lenses of high caliber.

With an optimal combination of the two key components, acquisition of the best possible image quality is ensured together with versatility in installation under any circumstances and conditions onsite. Distinguished reliability and longevity of such systems ensure secured surveillance of public scenes and critical facilities for years to come.

Recognizing such market trends and customer needs, Tamron is launching a new standard vari-focal lens tuned for 5 MP cameras with near-IR compatibility. Among a whole variety of installations where high quality of the captured images is a prerequisite,

those in the ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) arena are expected to be of critical importance, especially where the capability for identification is crucial.

As a leading manufacturer of highperformance optics with discernible quality, Tamron is committed to continuing development of new lenses that would better serve the needs of a whole array of customers.

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● High-grade spec’d lens designed for high-pixel-count cameras o Compatible with 5MP, C-mount cameras currently in the main stream on the market. o Supports the large 1/1.8” image

sensors. o Superb light transmission with a fast aperture of F/1.5. ● Optical design optimized for both day and night use o Megapixel imaging available even in near-IR range o Minimal degradation in image quality in night surveillance mode. ● Super-wide-angle vari-focal lens o Coverage from wide angle (115.8°) to medium telephoto (35.9°) (aspect ratio 16:9) ● Compact, high-performance lens o New iris control mechanism integrated to keep the compact form factor without sacrificing performance.

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ICOM’s new generation of coaxial HDTVI is a technology dedicated towards enhancing all aspects of coaxial HD performance. This makes the system more intelligent. The emergence of the technology will effectively solve many existing problems of the present coaxial HD products.

cesses the signals at the front-end camera and back-end encoder respectively, to increase the sending and receiving capability. This improves data transmission distance, through ZICOM’s advanced image processing technology. The back-end encoding technology further enhances the image quality and at the same time, avoids the inherent shortcomings of the CVBS system like crosstalk, the luminance and chrominance separation etc.

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Advantages:

● High video quality on HD 720p and 1080p. ● Transmits video signal, audio signal and bi-directional data communication signal over a single coaxial cable. ● HD video transmission without video quality loss or delay. ● HD video transmission over longer distance (300-500m). ● Connections remain the same as original analogue system without any changes (Coax/ UTP). ● Real time preview without delay (no latency). ● Easy installation – same as analogue system. ● 300m-500m transmission distance over regular 75-3 (3C2V) coaxial cable. ● Video/ audio/ PTZ control – all in single coax cable.

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Leading Diamond Manufacturer Tracks High-Value Assets with Security Center Indian diamond wholesale office leverages unified video surveillance and access control to safeguard diamonds and monitor visiting brokers

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or over 30 years, Eurostar Diamond has been processing and selling diamonds from various international locations. In a recent expansion, the leading diamond company opened a new 6,300 square foot wholesale office in Mumbai, India. Since Eurostar deals in high-value precious stones and welcomes numerous dealers into its sales office daily, management has been relying heavily on video surveillance and access control to secure its facilities and safeguard its assets.

While the office had been equipped with a network video recorder (NVR) solution, the quality of video did not meet requirements. The NVR features were also very limited, and lacked any integration with its basic access control system.

Aiming to better secure their business and various commercial deals, Eurostar India was ready to make an investment in a video surveillance system that would support and record high-resolution video, provide real-time monitoring from anywhere, and integrate with an advanced access control solution.

After a diligent search and many demonstrations from NexGen Integrated Systems Pvt. Ltd., a local specialist in security systems integration, Eurostar Diamond India chose Genetec Security Center, the unified security platform that blends Omnicast video surveillance and Synergis access control into one userfriendly solution.

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oday, Omnicast is managing 64 Axis Communications network cameras,

and Synergis is controlling over 34 HID Global door readers through the new sales office. According to Mukesh Kapse, IT Manager at Eurostar India, “Our stones are often very small, and we need to be able to see them at all times. We have been able to achieve very high-quality video, zooming in to precise details in the sales cabins.”

While video clarity was top of the list, the deciding factor for Eurostar India was that Security Center offered deeply unified video surveillance and access control within one robust and reliable platform.

Kapse elaborated, “The unified video and access control was the most valuable feature of the platform. We have a lot of different brokers coming and going from our offices, and distinct areas for different product sales. Now, we can monitor every person that comes in, and get very clear video associated to cardholder pictures each time they swipe their card at a door.”

With the Synergis built-in visitor management tool, Eurostar India has been able to create visitor access control cards in advance and quickly assign them to visiting dealers with pre-programmed privileges depending on where they need to go within the office. For an added layer of security, Eurostar India has also implemented Door Interlocking which prevents two doors within the same area to be opened simultaneously, and DualAuthentication which requires cardholders to provide both card credentials and either BIO or PIN confirmation to access critical office areas.

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monitor zones and access data within the scope of their duties.

To make this possible, Eurostar India took advantage of the Partitioning feature of Security Center to specify which users and user groups have the ability to view, access and control various system devices, zones and functionalities.

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he ease of use of Security Center has been instrumental to Eurostar India, helping expedite investigations and also appease its insurance agencies. According to Jayesh Chauhan, Director at Eurostar India, “The insurance companies are very interested in knowing what security measures have been implemented. Showing that we have a very advanced security platform with video and access control has really helped. With Security Center, we can quickly handle any investigations.”

Eurostar India has implemented 10 Security Center Mobile clients, providing the convenience for office management to access the system from their mobile phones or iPads. Building layouts have also been integrated within Security Center through Plan Manager, the mapbased interface of the unified security platform. Plan Manager allows Eurostar India operators to easily monitor cardholders throughout the building, locate cameras and address alarms.

The intuitive nature of Security Center has also been extended to maintenance.

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“The maintenance is simple and in case we need help, we have 24/7 support from Genetec, whose representatives have been very responsive and always helpful,” explained Kapse.

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ince the office in India boasts the most advanced security system within the organization, it now serves as the framework for other expansions. With

plans looming for another new 20,000 square foot office in India, Eurostar Diamond India is looking to implement centralized monitoring for both locations.

The company also recognizes the potential to expand the system across other international offices as well.

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urostar Diamond India chose numerous network camera models from

Axis Communications including AXIS P3346, AXIS M3304, AXIS M3307, and AXIS M1144LA. On the access control side, HID Global VertX® Controller V1000, as well as bioCLASS® and iCLASS® card readers were installed to secure doors. All data and video is transmitted back to IBM servers, model HS23 Blade Center Edge Chassis with IBM SAN storage DS3512, which provides 36TB of dedicated storage and continuous recording for up to 90 days.

Punjab Governor Unveils Knight’s Innovative Threat Protection System Knight to empower trained security guards with electronic warning system

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overnor of Punjab Shivraj Patil unveiled an innovative security system empowering trained security manpower with an electronic remote warning system, at Punjab Raj Bhavan recently.

One of the fastest-growing ex-servicemen’s enterprise at Mohali, Knight Detective and Security Services demonstrated the Knight SOTA (Security of Trained Associates) that integrates electronic warning system and mobile technology to ensure more secure protection for any business or home through a multiple alert system.

“This is exactly what is needed since the police cannot be everywhere and it is high time that we adapt to new technology and have trained manpower as required under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act 2005,” said Patil, who had been instrumental in getting the law enacted in Parliament.

Commending the promoters, he said that innovation is the key to saving precious lives and property by combining technology and up-

grading the skills of the security personnel, and such innovative solutions are the need of the hour to secure homes, business establishments and public property.

As per Col GPS Virk (Retd), Director of Knight’s Detective & Security Services, SOTA is a result of in-house research to strengthen the existing security setup of any establishment or home by deploying the more robust auto-warning system which is monitored 24x7 at Knight’s control room, besides alerting the owner as well as the security associate on duty, with the additional feature of alerting the police control room simultaneously.

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which cannot be tampered with as it is installed inside the owner’s premises and has its own charging unit with a GSM sim-card which would activate and send out the alert the moment the electronic device, once switched on, is disturbed either through intrusion or unwanted movement.

Since each sim has its own unique identity number, the control room as well as the mobile phone with the security associate and the owner would immediately receive the alert, while control room would deploy Knight’s backup mobile security team in case of serious threat situations.

Knight’s security concept is backed by highly skilled and trained manpower from its own Knight’s Security Academy which started in Mohali in 2007 and today has branches in Punjab, Haryana, and Karnataka, with a few more in the offing. The Academy is one of the handful of training agencies licensed under the PSARA to train and manage security services.

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Fire Detection with ADW 511A in Large kitchens

Some work areas are particularly hazardous fire risks – one of these is large kitchens. They represent a considerable challenge to modern fire-fighting. Securiton has the right solution with the SecuriSens® ADW 511A heat detector

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anteen kitchens, restaurant kitchens and other areas in which people are working with high temperatures or handling hot grease and oils are subject to high fire risk. In such cases it is extremely difficult to install conventional fire detection systems, since smoke, steam and heat would continually trigger false alarms.

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y means of a special heat detector that triggers an alarm in the control unit in the event of a fire, it can be guaranteed that rescue workers from the fire brigade arrive quickly on site to begin immediate fire extinguishing measures. It is particularly important that trained per-

A grease fire in a kitchen can have devastating consequences

sonnel are deployed because substances such as grease and oil require special extinguishers.

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or the kinds of extreme environmental conditions described above, Securiton offers the SecuriSens® ADW 511A linear fire detection system. It reacts to any sharp increase in temperature

due to fires or explosions. Small sensor tubes installed in the ceiling contain air that monitors the ambient temperature. If there is a fire, it undergoes a change in volume. The pressure transducer on the end of the sensor tubing registers these internal pressure increase and ‘reports’ them to the serially connected computer of the cable terminal processor. If the values exceed a defined threshold, the system triggers an alarm in the control unit or at the fire brigade with no latency.

spaces, the sensor tubing is looped in a meandering fashion across the ceiling. This permits one system to monitor a maximum area of 560 m2 using 80 metres of sensor tubing.

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he system was originally developed for the harsh conditions of traffic or the special purpose of protecting food processing areas, stainless steel tunnels and today is deployed wherever is used for the sensor tubing to comply critical environmental conditions prewith hygienic regulations. The cable ter- dominate. minal processor can be mounted outside the danger zone to be monitored.

This guarantees that the concerned area is not subjected to soiling or impurities during service and maintenance work.

The advantages of the ADW 511A are obvious. Life is protected, material damage prevented, and liability risks reduced. User-friendly programming and evaluation as well The ADW 511A linear heat detector is the ideal fire as fail-safe, maintenance-free operadetector for large kitchens tion all make it possible. The user is ensured effective fire protection at miniThe ADW 511A is a linear heat demum cost. tector based on the pneumatic principle.

An air-filled sensor tube made of copper converts temperature changes into presA note about planning he ADW 511A is planned similar sure changes. These are measured by an to point type heat detectors. Thus, electronic pressure sensor and checked a maximum width of 7 metres can be for maximum temperature and rate-ofmonitored with one sensor tube. For large rise behaviour.

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The Risks of Improper Ceiling Plane and Sprinkler Head Alignment with Suspended Ceilings Suspended ceilings – or false ceilings as they are sometimes referred to – are a common sight in both commercial and industrial settings across the globe. Simon Ouellette, Engineering Services Supervisor at Victaulic, the world leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining and fire protection systems, addresses the unique fire protection challenges they can pose, explaining the safety threats, and technological solutions

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and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems from plain sight.

Originally developed to hide the underside of the floor above and to provide sound attenuation within a room, they generally consist of grids suspended from concrete ceilings by wires Potential hazards of hard piping with suspended and holding a vaceilings, exaggerated for clarity riety of tiles and they derive their key attributes and light fittings.

Since their widespread benefits, suspended ceilings are prone adoption in the 1960s, the to settlement, and move after installaintegration of fire protec- tion through the course of time – and tion with suspended ceilings especially in areas of seismic activity. has proved problematic, as Additionally, suspended ceilings will hard piping systems have move if modifications are made to the been unable to handle the building, such as the addition of extra full range of challenges they installations, including lighting.

This ceiling creep, combined with present. Proper sprinkler head positioning with the the hard pipe systems still found in ceiling surface is a signifi- many fire protection systems, means cant safety issue that is often that while suspended ceilings may move with time, the sprinklers themoverlooked.

Thanks to their innate selves remain in a fixed position as the Incorrect sprinkler head positioning (top image) fl exible nature from which ceiling slides slowly away. The result is compared to correct sprinkler positioning (bottom image)

uspended ceilings are frequently found in high-end hotels, auditoriums, shopping centres and a range of other commercial and industrial buildings. They are popular with engineers and architects because they offer a lowcost, easy-to-install solution to help hide fittings such as electrical boxes

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on structures. With researchers looking standard for flexible drops, known as to resolve problems caused by sections UL 2443, Flexible Sprinkler Hose with of buildings moving independently and Fittings for Fire Protection Service. at different rates, this led to the devel- Other ratings followed including FM opment and implementation of flexible approvals and draft standard LPS 1261, hoses in place of conventional rigid with requirements for testing flexible pipe. These hoses are now known as drops for automatic sprinkler systems.

Companies such as Victaulic now flexible drops.

With a long history have an established history of producof development and use ing high quality flexible drops which, throughout the world, to- in addition to their safety and perforday this technology is being mance benefits, offer significant cost adopted at an increasingly and labour efficiencies on installation. high rate as more and more They are up to ten times faster to install engineers, contractors and than hard piping systems and installaowners become aware of tion is also simpler and less subject to error. their benefits.

For example hard piping systems Flexible drop technolFlexible drop and open-gate bracket solution to ogy allows a sprinkler to require distances to be measured, pipe ceiling settlement move with the structure so to be cut and threaded. Frequently huis a danger that a sprinkler will sit too it maintains the same position relative man error occurs: sections can be inhigh and be isolated from airflow in the to a suspended ceiling even when set- correctly measured or misaligned and tlement occurs. Unlike a traditional have to be reworked or, worse still; room.

A properly installed sprinkler head drop, which is not attached to the sus- the installation may be completed inneeds unobstructed airflow access from pended ceiling, a flexible drop carries correctly leading to leaks and water the space being protected. If a sprinkler water from the branch line and deliv- damage. Flexible drop installation can head is not properly positioned with ers it to the sprinkler head using a spe- be quickly learnt and the products are the ceiling plane, the sprinkler will not cialized bracket to stabilize and attach easier to install than hard pipe, and far be exposed to heat and airflow, leaving the sprinkler head to the ceiling struc- more reliable than threading.

With flexible systems, a drop can the ceiling to act as a heat deflector that ture. The legs of the bracket connect potentially delays or prevents the sprin- the sprinkler to the cross-beams in the simply be removed from its box and kler from activating in time to check the ceiling so that it always moves with the installed. It can be easily manipulated ceiling and stays in the correct orienta- into position around obstacles without growth of a fire. the need for elbows and cutting pipe to Recent figures from the NFPA tion.

In the 1990s flexible show that in the US alone, 42% of instances where sprinklers have not been drop technology made its effective were due to inadequate water way to the United States, reaching the fire. This figure could be and a little later to Europe, improved by ensuring correct sprinkler where the first applications were in clean rooms. As they head positioning. became more popular, their advantages for use in other Flexible drops breakthrough solution to this applications such as susproblem came in the 1980s when pended ceilings grew to be engineers in Japan sought to cancel out more apparent. As a result, Latest one-piece bracket designs come preasthe adverse effects of seismic activity UL developed a specific sembled, with no loose parts to drop or lose sprinkler misalignment and loss of effectiveness to combat fires.

Wire cable is used to connect a suspended ceiling to the concrete structure of the building and hard piping is similarly fixed. However, because the fixed rigid piping does not move with the ceiling plane, if the ceiling drops there

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different lengths which takes time. For instance in situations where the space above a suspended ceiling is particularly in demand, this can be very useful. An example would be a hospital with piping for heating and cooling, electrical conduits and compressed gas lines running through a crowded ceiling space.

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he latest generation of flexible drops have built on the original designs.

Braided hoses approved by FM and UL are now available, designed to offer tighter bend radii and increased number of allowable bends, delivering extra performance; in turn making it easier and quicker to position them in ceiling spaces correctly.

Meanwhile additional improvements deliver significant and perhaps even greater benefits that make installation more efficient and help manage costs.

Earlier bracket designs consisted of four or more separate pieces – typically each leg, the centre bar and the square bar – that had to be assembled on site.

When working on construction sites, in poorly-lit environments where there is little colour distinction between the concrete structures and bracket pieces, it is easy to mislay or lose a component. At best, this results in lost time on the job.

At worst, if a component is lost the entire product needs to be replaced, leading to significant delays and additional costs.

The latest one-piece bracket designs overcome these problems: the

Flexible drop installed in crowded ceiling space

bracket comes preassembled with no loose parts to drop or lose. Centre-oftile indicators on the bracket aid with correct positioning and increase safety.

Following extensive Victaulic R&D, developments in the technology allow better integration of fire protection installation into the construction schedule. Whereas standard brackets need to be installed after ceiling tiles are in place, some newer brackets offer installation options.

Systems such as VicFlex from Victaulic are designed to install much more easily than traditional rigid piping systems whilst delivering more durable performance. They offer a convenient and safe solution, requiring fewer man-hours to install, are cost effective for maintenance and retrofit applications, and lower shipping costs with a more compact form.

Next generation brackets, like the Victaulic Style AB1 bracket can be installed before ceiling tiles, which facilitates easier inspection. There is no longer a need for fire protection teams to cut tiles or coordinate with ceiling tiling teams to be on site at the same time.

The fire protection system can be fully inspected on completion before any tiles are installed that might otherwise obstruct the view.

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Recent examples of installs include the new 103.000sqm/1,108,682 sq. feet Kings Avenue Mall, one of the largest commercial developments in Cyprus. Over 7,000 Victaulic sprinkler heads were connected to branch lines using VicFlex, minimizing installation time and maximising reliability. The system was also used in Duluth International Airport, USA, the Sinopec research facility in Chengdu, China and Nuevo Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia.

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rom its introduction, the suspended ceiling has come a long way and, thanks to the evolution of flexible drops and the latest bracket technology, fire protection has been able to make the journey with it.

With proper sprinkler head positioning with the ceiling surface now much easier to achieve every time, safety in environments featuring suspended ceilings is greater than ever before.

In addition, technical improvements mean that not only can systems be installed safely as well as quickly, but greater management and control of all areas of cost are possible.

Since 1919, Victaulic has been the world's leading producer of grooved mechanical couplings and pipe-joining systems. Used in the most demanding markets, Victaulic innovative piping technologies and services put people to work faster while increasing safety, ensuring reliability and maximizing efficiency.

The company has 15 major manufacturing facilities, 28 branches worldwide and over 3,600 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe.

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Migrating Analog to IP Video

By Roger D. Shuman – Sr. Marketing Manager, Exacq Technologies

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s your legacy analog video security system reaching the end of its life?

Some companies have been hesitant to make the leap to IP-based video, while other companies continue to look for the most cost-effective solutions to utilize existing infrastructures and maximize their surveillance investment while also adding new IP cameras. Meanwhile, the benefits of switching analog cameras and aging DVR systems to IP-based surveillance systems and network video recorders (NVRs) continue to grow.

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ideo surveillance technology is rapidly improving. Hybrid NVRs allow users to connect existing analog cameras and encoders as well as the latest IP cameras to the same server. This approach maximizes a company’s initial security investment while providing the flexibility to upgrade over time. As a result, end users can add IP cameras to their system in order to reap the benefits of high definition resolution, panoramic video, camera-based video analytics, and more.

for more flexible and higher resolution video. IP video improvements include video resolution, event analytics, and situational awareness ● Larger, flexible viewing areas: Standard definition analog cameras have a maximum resolution of 704 pixels wide by 576 pixels tall – or .4 megapixels of resolution. Most IP cameras are between 1-5 megapixels, and some are up to 20 megapixels.

In many cases, one IP camera can cover the same area as four or more analog cameras. Flexible resolutions are available to optimize the viewing area of the user’s environment. IP cameras can define their own aspect ratios to meet specific needs. ● Panoramic video: There are many IP cameras on the market today that use multiple lenses and imagers to create 180 to 360 degree fields of view. Other cameras utilize panoramic or ‘fisheye’ lenses to achieve these parameters on a single lens. A good VMS will allow you to bring this powerful video into your server with a single stream and to even

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zoom in and move around within the image for greater detail. ● Improved camera analytics: Many IP cameras make use of video analytics that are built into the software or firmware utilized by the camera. These ‘smart’ cameras can detect when a person or object crosses a line, detect objects left behind or removed from a field of view and more. These events are sent from the camera to the server so the user can be quickly notified.

This approach does not require as much processing power from the server while freeing it up for other video management system tasks. ● Manage video from anywhere: IPbased video gives users the opportunity to easily view live and recorded video from any location through a PC, web browser, or mobile device.

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f you need to know what server best suits your needs based on the cameras your company has in place or want to add to your system, an online configuration tool can help you calculate the approximate storage and bandwidth necessary for a security system. Users can simply enter the number of analog and IP cameras, the number of streams, compression, desired video resolutions, and other features to find the best NVR that fits their needs.

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Global Cities are getting

Smarter & Safer

By Wilson Chin – APAC Marketing VP, Video & Situation Intelligence Solutions

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he popularity of the ‘Smart City’ or ‘Safe City’ is growing worldwide and not expected to slow down any time soon. In fact, research firm Frost and Sullivan recently estimated the Safe City market could reach $3.3 trillion by 2025 which is surely welcome news for those involved in infrastructure development, technology integration, energy initiatives or security.

So, what makes a city smart? It’s when the city unifies traditionally separate facilities, departments and processes to achieve better operational efficiency and increased effectiveness while maximizing resources. A smart city in action might integrate police response and reporting with transportation, energy and urban planning, public safety and more.

Using a targeted and unified approach, city officials, first responders and residents benefit from proactive situation awareness and heightened information sharing.

In many cities, effective security networks exist but operate independently. Unfortunately, during an emergency, ‘siloed’ information does little to help first responders, law enforcement officials and others to assess and react appropriately. That’s why today’s sprawling, bustling cities call for a relatively new concept in surveillance: the ‘Safe City’ solution.

Case in Point: Imagine if a major crime is committed during a city event.

The perpetrator quickly leaves the scene, hops onto public transportation

and heads to the airport. Police and first responders scramble to gather information; meanwhile, the criminal escapes undetected. In a smart city, integrated technology enables officials to detect the suspect quickly at the scene and to track his or her travels on public transportation to the airport.

Additionally, emerging applications such as crowdsourcing further help enable officials to tap into other social and corporate networks. Sharing information quickly with various stakeholders ultimately provides city and law enforcement officials with better odds of capturing the perpetrator before he or she leaves the area – or commits another crime. Safe cities integrate video surveillance data from disparate resources in a municipal area in order to help provide officials with a holistic view of their city and create more effective situational awareness during natural disasters, terrorist attacks, large events and even daily commutes.

In India, an example of a Safe City project is the city of Surat, known as the diamond capital of the world which has made waves in the world of security since announcing its ‘Safe City’ project in early 2012. Verint helped Surat put its Safe City plans into action. The sprawling city, located in the state of Gujarat, is home to about 4.5 million people. The objective of the project is to better ensure the safety and security of residents while also protecting the many key industries that call the city home, including diamonds, textiles, engineering, and September 2014

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oil and gas properties.

In January 2013, Surat launched the first stage of its Safe City initiative, featuring a state-of-the-art 24/7 video surveillance and security command center that centrally monitors, aggregates and analyzes multiple surveillance feeds, all to support proactive physical security management of the city. The surveillance center also includes a city mapping capability that provides reports on physical security, fire alarm and water levels, along with evacuation and disaster recovery plans. In a short span of 10 months, the new surveillance system has already resulted in penalties for 109,000 traffic offenders in the coverage area.

In recognition of the safe city initiative, Surat made to the shortlist of candidates eligible to receive the Indian Prime Minister’s prestigious award for excellence in public administration.

With the Smart City concept gaining acceptance, it is expected to grow exponentially as cities and municipalities realize the benefits of these programs and put plans in action. Not surprisingly, surveillance technologies, video management software and ongoing innovation in communications and public safety will play major roles in the concept’s effectiveness.

Verint’s Safe City solutions offer visibility and insights to smart city surveillance teams, leveraging data from strategic sensors and devices to potentially identify areas of interest – before an emergency escalates.

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Tan Hiep Phat Beverage Group Implements

Largest Single-Site Security System in Vietnam Vietnamese beverage giant installs over 1200 cameras with Omnicast video surveillance and AutoVu license plate recognition for the most progressive security surveillance in local beverage industry

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ocated just outside Ho Chi Minh City, in Binh Duong, Tan Hiep Phat Beverage Group (THP) is a leading beverage corporation that develops, manufactures and retails an assortment of bottled drinks to Vietnam and other Asian countries. Superseding the regional sales of global giants such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi, THP houses 6,000 square meters of office space, 7,500 square meters of factory space, and 46,000 square meters of warehouse space in their state-of-theart headquarters.

With over 4,000 employees and billions of Vietnamese Dong of inventory leaving their facility daily, THP focuses on delivering quality products in a safe environment. While they had an analog video surveillance system in place, properly handling investigations was difficult and time consuming. The grainy images from DVR tapes and interrupted reliability of the system made securing their facilities even more challenging.

Instead, THP wanted to find a proven enterprise-class and feature-rich IPbased security system that would speed up investigations, offer easy access to managers overseeing operations, and cut

costs by using existing hardware. From an IT standpoint, flexibility in network configuration and tools that would leverage their existing network infrastructure were also important.

After considering many solutions, THP relied on the expertise of Mr. Nguyen Quang Dinh, Chairman at Orion New Tech and Certified Genetec Integrator, to choose Genetec Security Center. According to Nguyen, “While the unified security platform cost-effectively offered all the functionality and flexibility they needed, it also allowed for centralized monitoring of both video surveillance and license plate recognition systems under a single, easy-to-use and robust platform.”

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epresenting the greatest number of surveillance cameras for a single security project in Vietnam’s history, Omnicast, the video surveillance system of Security Center, is managing just over 1200 cameras.

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taining the equipment at such a massive site. Similarly, by using the bandwidth of each network segment only once, the Multicast capability in Security Center allows many users in various locations to view a video feed simultaneously without overcrowding the network or overloading the servers to redirect the stream, which is often a limitation of other video systems in the market.

In terms of storage, there is room for 500TB of archiving, which allows THP to retain video recordings for 30 days.

For added reliability, THP has Omnicast Failover Archiving and Directory setup to ensure uninterrupted live monitoring and access to critical information, even in case of hardware failure or network interruptions.

Outside their headquarters, they reinforce their perimeter security with eight AutoVu license plate recognition (LPR) cameras. The AutoVu LPR cameras track the coming and going of delivery trucks, capturing license plate reads

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as they pass by the cameras’ field of view at the weighing stations. Alongside the license plate reads are date and time stamps, and a colour image of the vehicle. This data is sent back to the Security Center platform and unified with Omnicast video surveillance. In the event that a theft is reported, THP’s security team can easily pull up video tied to the LPR reads so they can see exactly who was driving the truck as it entered and exited the facility.

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ith two 12-hour shifts of security operators manning the system daily, the ease of system usability has really helped them reduce response time to incidents and quickly find information during investigations. THP offers Mobile capabilities to floor managers who use their phones to check up on operations from anywhere in their head-

quarters. Orion has also helped THP set permission levels in Security Center, so certain tasks and video are restricted only to those who have authorized access.

Visual tracking is another feature that THP operators have implemented.

Instead of having to remember camera names or IDs in a list of 1200, they are now easily able to track a moving target in the factory, jumping from camera to camera with a single click of a button directly from the video tile. And with the support for the bi-directional audio functionality of the cameras, operators in the control room can efficiently communicate with floor managers, without having to walk through the facility.

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oncerning their future plans, THP is looking at possibly expanding their surveillance system to three other remote factories throughout Vietnam,

and tie them all back to the central headquarters in Binh Duong. This will all be possible thanks to the Genetec Federation feature which allows THP to manage all their Security Center systems as one single virtual system, while still maintaining independence for local security teams.

Furthermore, knowing Security Center is open and highly customizable, THP is also interested in integrating other third-party systems into the unified platform like access control, video analytics and possibly more. This will help to further simplify their operations by automating tasks, handling alarms, and managing system components across all security and business systems from a single user interface.

Until then, THP’s forward-thinking approach to security, technology and operations has set its massive Binh Duong facility as the benchmark to other local offices and manufacturing plants in the region.

Dahua ITS Facilitates City’s Traffic in Poland

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ricity in Polish Trójmiasto is an urban area comprising three major northern Polish cities – Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot, situated adjacent to one other on the coast of the Gdansk Bay, Baltic Sea; covering an area of 414.81 square kilometers, accommodating nearly 1 million commuters each day. These three cities are tagged with multiple identities such as modern metropolis, busy harbor and amazing resort.

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highway, which is the transport backbone, accommodates nearly 1 million commuters every day, and people are spending more and more time on the road. In order to better manage the city traffic needs and solve the congestion, the local authority decided to use intelligent traffic system (ITS) to better improve traffic in the city and provide people better efficiency of their work and life.

The project started in 2010, and Dahua’s customi-

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zation satisfied the end-user since it is quite suitable for the local market because of its great performance, easy installation and reasonable price. The adopted ITS systems integrates Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), traffic light enforcement, speed systems, green waves as a whole in order to regulate driving behaviors and overcome traffic jams. For ANPR systems, Dahua 1.4-megapixel and 11-megapixel HD traffic cameras are adopted at intersections on main roads, taking care of the snapshot of front and back of the vehicle respectively. Moreover, both loops and video detection are used to improve accuracy. As for speeding violations, speed systems are installed and approved by metrology law to make fines to control

urban driving speed and improve road safety.

Additionally, to further improve traffic efficiency, green waves are adopted on lights intersection, allowing continuous traffic flow smoothly over several intersections in one main direction, which not only reduces the length and frequency of congestion, but also cuts CO2 emissions and improves fuel efficiency of the vehicles, meanwhile, buying more time for pedestrians at crossings.

“We already assured different customers in Poland and neighboring countries to work on ITS projects based on Dahua cameras and detectors,” said Piotr Wisniewski from Radarsystem, a local distributor in Poland, “With Dahua's good quality and services, all the projects we have done have proven their stability and greatly facilitate cities traffic, leading people to a better life.”

“It is a great example that a European city uses Chinese ITS deployment, we appreciate our partner’s trust and the effort they have made,” said Bill Zhou, Senior ITS Engineer at Dahua Technology, “Traffic problems are a common issue for many expanding cities, and our ITS is not only helping the city reinforce but also giving a better, smarter and more efficient city.”

World-Class Abu Dhabi Facility Rides Hikvision Technological Knowhow I

n most countries, dependency issues are either quietly ignored, misunderstood, or lumped into a general deviantbehavior bin. In any of these cases, the financial commitment dedicated towards treatment options is generally less than stellar.

In the UAE, this is not the case. The National Rehabilitation Center, located

in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, is a prime example of this commitment. Not only does this facility hire medical specialists of all varieties from around the world, it spends – on average – over US$350,000 per patient on their treatment.

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be thought of as two parallel entities, duly named Complex 1 and Complex 2, with the former being built earlier.

Despite great financial input, Complex 1 suffered a series of security setbacks. These ranged from serious lighting/ glare camera issues, to overall CCTV system instability. So, when opening Complex 2, administrators

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chose a different approach for their security needs.

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pecifically, administrators demanded significant improvement on these issues. As such, CCTV-solution presentations were required of any integrator/ installer that was interested in fulfilling Complex 2’s security needs.

UAE's Euro Technology – a regional security integrator/ installer – offered a presentation that promised to both fulfill the client's needs and: ● Dramatically improve camera performance. ● Dramatically improve CCTV performance and eliminate noted deficiencies. ● Dramatically improve overall solution stability. ● Use Hikvision technology to achieve all of the above.

To understand these larger improvements, it is important to first understand the Hikvision technology behind them.

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he nuts and bolts of improvement were Hikvision’s DS-2CD8255FEI 2MP IR low-light bullet camera, DS2DF7274-A 1.3 MP network IR speed dome, DS-2CD755F-EI 2MP low-light indoor dome camera, and Hikvision's own iVMS-4200 management software to control the solution.

However, each was chosen for a specific task and to improve a specific deficiency.

The DS-2CD8255F-EI 2MP IR bullet network camera was chosen for general perimeter security. Placed on walls, or ascending poles, this outdoor camera utilizes its IP66 rating to achieve performance stability and its up-to 30m IR range to allow clarity even in zero light.

Mohammad Maarouf, Euro Technology’s Project Manager on this job explained, ‘‘This overall facility houses two security offices, one main, the other supplemental. In the case of the DS2CD8255F-EI, it would fall under the main security office’s jurisdiction. However, in the bigger picture, both security offices’ performance greatly improved with Hikvision resolution. The DS-2CD8255F-EI provides HD1080p real-time video recording, as well as IR and true day/ night functionality – in the case of a power outage shutting down both the perimeter and innercourt lights. Our solution also provides a 10-hour camera power backup, making features such as night-time IR very important, if the lights do go out.’’

The DS-2DF7274-A IR network high speed dome compliments this perimeter strategy. However in this case, the DS-2DF7274-A places the finer touches on overall perimeter security.

Strategically placed on border areas, the main entrance, and the open courtyard separating Complexes 1 & 2; the DS2DF7274-A utilizes a 20x optical zoom feature to get the required close-ups.

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omplex 2's interior utilizes the DS2CD755F-EI 2MP low-light indoor dome camera for, well, virtually every interior room. This encompasses sleeping areas to general recreation rooms, and everything in-between.

Underscoring this usage is the camera's full-HD 1080p real-time video ability to provide near-perfect clarity in each of these similar, yet still different, environments.”

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it adds both an outdoor IR and true day/ night element. Where our Hikvision outdoor cameras use both for zero, or nearzero, darkness, the DS-2CD755F-EI uses this to bring clarity to darkened corridors and shadows – we can still see color, when applicable, and full IR if needed.

These, and IRC functionality, provide the best possible picture for security, regardless of specific light.’’

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aarouf believes Hikvision's iVMS-4200 software epitomizes the overall Hikvision advantage at this UAE National Rehabilitation Center. “In all honestly, we are blown-away by Hikvision's support. When we were initially designing this project, Hikvision engineers provided unbelievable service and support. In fact, in over a year, we have not had one single camera failure. Furthermore, iVMS-4200 has brought both foreseen and unforeseen advantages,” Maarouf explained.

One example Maarouf noted is that CPU usage has been reduced from Complex 1’s 90% load to Complex 2's now miniscule 20%. Results such as these, combined with stability improvements (no delays/ crashes), have led facility administrators to grant Euro Technology a new contract to duplicate its Complex 2 success in the security-problematic Complex 1 – a transfer set to take effect in mid-2014.

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AMG’sTransmission Solutions Secures Kuwait University

AMG business partner – Kharafi National KSC – install sophisticated integrated surveillance solution at one of the most prestigious universities in the Middle East

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MG Systems, and systems integration partner Kharafi National have co-operated on a project which secures Kuwait University (KU). With 16 Colleges including the Department of Architecture, a Faculty of Engineering and Petroleum and the Design Department at the College for Women, the university is so large that it is located in its own massive compound named ‘City of Sabah Al-Salem University’ in honour of the late Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.

Tarek Tahboub, Sales Executive, Facilities Technology Unit at Kharafi National, commented, “AMG Systems’ transmission solution was chosen for this comprehensive project not only because the AMG4700 series met our requirements. Equally important is the fact that a lot of flexibility was demonstrated

by AMG in meeting our requirements and their willingness to understand the constraints under which we were working. At every stage, the AMG team took the time to understand the changing de-

mands of the project and responded in an effective and professional manner. It is for these reasons that AMG is the partner of 1st Choice for Kharafi National.”

Kuwait University is the first public research university in the State of Kuwait and was established in 1966. Its vi-

“Kharafi chose our AMG4700 transmission solution for the integrated solution for Kuwait University.

The AMG solution transmits signals from around 360 cameras and the access control system – as well as other facilities – also transmitted on the backbone. The project is unusual in the sense that it requires all CCTV camera signals to be received at multiple, redundant Control Rooms. AMG’s innovative ‘add, drop and pass’ facility on the 4700 series allows signals to be dropped off at multiple locations without duplicating transmitters. This sophisticated and unique approach significantly reduces hardware and infrastructure costs.”

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sion is to provide world-class education, and the University is committed to advancing, preserving, and disseminating knowledge, in addition to preparing educated, enlightened and qualified human resources in order to realize the society developmental needs.

The institutional mission is to keep, develop, and disseminate human knowledge, in addition to developing national human resources in order to create leaders who are aware of national heritage and future needs in collaboration with other academic institutions of similar mission, through: ● Strengthening national, Arabic, and Islamic values and principles. ● Disseminating knowledge. ● Developing and investing human resources.

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● Achieving excellence and distinction in education, scientific research, and community services. ● Utilizing modern technology.

KU has witnessed a significant expansion in the number of scientific colleges that reached 16. Several KU colleges have received academic ac-

creditation as they offer wide ranging programs in sciences and humanities at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.

Morse Watchmans Key Control Systems

Open Doors for Centre Realty Group Agents to Close Sales Ease of use and advanced tracking options are among many benefits

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ounded in the early 1990s with a focus on residential sales and rentals, Centre Realty Group (CRG) has grown into a full-service real estate brokerage firm specializing in residential and commercial sales and leasing in the Boston/ Metro West area of Massachusetts. With its extensive rental database, the firm provides services to more than 500 landlords and property management groups.

In real estate, potential renters or buyers never make an offer or sign a lease on a property based solely on its exterior.

To close a sale, the agent must be able to open the door, so the livelihood of both agents and agencies is highly dependent on the ability to access properties. And for an agency with more than 100 agents working out of offices in four towns, controlling access to and tracking the whereabouts of those keys can be challenging.

“With more than 100 agents, keys can very easily be lost. When they were taken from the office in the past, it was difficult to determine who had them and track that person down,” said Jack Foster, CRG’s owner, who is also a broker for the agency.

Recognizing these challenges, CRG evaluated a number of key control and

management systems before implementing a Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher Touch system in the summer of 2013.

CRG selected KeyWatcher Touch for myriad reasons, with the system’s ease of use and robust tracking capability at the top of the list.

“With the KeyWatcher Touch system, we no longer run into the problems we encountered before. Each agent has their own ID and password to access the system, so it’s very easy to track who has a key and when it was taken,” Foster said, “We evaluated two or three similar systems but each was missing components

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we needed to ensure the level of reliability and efficiency to provide our clients with the high-quality service they deserve.”

If a key is overdue for return, KeyWatcher Touch allows CRG management to quickly and easily notify a user via e-mail. KeyWatcher Touch also offers the convenience of scheduled reports to be automatically e-mailed as PDFs to authorized recipients on a customizable schedule and frequency. They can also be accessed using the Morse Watchmans Mobile App, which can enable the user to not only view live information but also to interact with the KeyWatcher Touch system remotely.

Based on the performance and functionality of that first KeyWatcher Touch system, CRG installed two additional systems in its offices in early 2014.

CRG has networked these systems and integrated them with Windows Server 2012, allowing the firm to take advantage of the system’s KeyAnywhere feature, which allows users to return a key to any of its three KeyWatcher systems.

If a key is not in a particular office, a broker can quickly determine its location and retrieve it quickly without having to make phone calls or request a key

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from someone in a particular office.

“Having direct access to a specific key makes an agent’s job much easier when showing houses and rental units.

Arriving late for an appointment because a key couldn’t be located is not only unacceptable but can also be a deal-

breaker. KeyWatcher Touch has drastically streamlined the key management process, eliminating that factor from the process,” Foster said.

CRG is also pleased with the sleek, modular design of the KeyWatcher Touch system, which Foster said is a

major upgrade from CRG’s previous key management system.

“KeyWatcher Touch is much more professional-looking than having keys hung on a pegboard, and it eliminates much time wasted searching for a specific key,” Foster said.

mBank Poland Deploys HID Global’s Multi-Factor Authentication Solution

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ID Global® has announced that mBank, a leading Polish Bank (owned by Commerzbank), has successfully deployed HID Global’s ActivID® DisplayCard Tokens. The tokens provide mBank’s corporate banking customers with an advanced, multi-factor authentication solution to securely access their Internet and mobile banking accounts.

Headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, mBank is amongst the pioneers for corporate banking services in the country.

It was also recognized in 2013 by Efma and Accenture as 'The Most Disruptive Innovation' for projects and initiatives in the retail financial services arena that radically change and redefine the way it does business. mBank was seeking a highly secure, convenient and innovative Internet and mobile banking authentication solution that was easy to deploy. HID Global’s ActivID DisplayCard Tokens were selected by mBank based on these stringent requirements and HID Global’s unique, patented algorithm that was interoperable with mBank’s back-end system. Further, HID Global was recognized by the bank as a reputable brand that offered strong authentication and advanced fraud protection based on its long-standing relationship and success-

ful implementations over the last 10 years.

“HID Global is a trusted and recognized brand that offers the best solutions in the market. The company’s ActivID® DisplayCard Tokens were easy to integrate into mBank’s banking solutions,” said Aleksander Gawronski, Electronic Banking Director with mBank, “Thanks to HID Global, we are able to offer our corporate banking customers an improved, convenient and higher security multi-factor authentication method when accessing their accounts on the Internet and on their mobile phones.” ● HID Global’s ActivID® DisplayCard Tokens offer mBank’s corporate banking customers an advanced, multi-factor authentication solution for secure access to their Internet and mobile banking accounts. ● mBank is looking to further collaborate with HID Global to extend its corporate banking offering to include new, advanced solutions for its retail banking customers. ● The token includes a touchpad for secure PIN entry that can fit in customers’ wallets easily, making it highly portable and allowing access to their Internet bank accounts anytime, anywhere.

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“We are very proud to have supported mBank, one of the most credible Polish banks, with an advanced and innovative authentication solution that enhances their corporate customers’ Internet banking experience. HID Global’s identity assurance offering has consistently proven to be the most reliable and trusted in the marketplace,” said Harm Radstaak, Managing Director, EMEA with HID Global.

The ActivID Display Card Token has enabled mBank to offer its corporate banking customers a customized, credit card style authentication solution. The token includes a touchpad for secure PIN entry that can fit in customers’ wallets easily, making it highly portable and allowing access to their Internet bank accounts anytime, anywhere. Providing this enhanced customer satisfaction has resulted in mBank continuing to retain its customer loyalty. The ActivID DisplayCard also eliminates the need for special readers and is an all-in-one solution that delivers a cost-effective solution to mBank.

Based on its continued successful relationship with HID Global, mBank is looking to further collaborate with the company to extend its corporate banking offering to include new, advanced solutions for its retail banking customers.

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Bank SinoPac Adopts Integrated IP Solutions from VIVOTEK

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ank SinoPac, a wholly owned subsidiary of SinoPac Holdings, aims at providing the best financial services and innovative product line to customers through its intensive branch networks.

The Bank realizes its vision of building a company that embraces ‘content shareholder, proud employees, happy customers, and public respect.’ Statistics at the end of 2013 showed that Bank SinoPac accommodates approximately 5,500 employees, and possesses NT$59.6 billion in paid-in capital and NT$1,357 billion in assets. The bank has already established 129 branches in Taiwan alone, and further expanded operations into Hong Kong, the United States, Vietnam, and China. With such an immense operations network, the security of each and every branch has become an increasing challenge for Bank SinoPac.

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he previous surveillance solution adopted by SinoPac was primarily based on an analog surveillance framework. Following the advancement in surveillance technology, the demand

for video clarity and recognition capabilities have become increasingly apparent, especially around the teller area in banks where the bulk of transactions are handled.

For SinoPac, a new solution was required that could seamlessly integrate with its extant analog framework.

VIVOTEK surveillance products, with outstanding image quality were therefore adopted. In this project, seventyfive VIVOTEK's IP8362 network bullet cameras were suggested and installed.

The project was comprehensively implemented in April and May 2014, and is now set up in 15 Bank SinoPac branches.

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resolution of 1080p Full HD at 30 fps.

Designed with a removable IR-cut filter and built-in IR illuminators, the camera can adapt to constantly changing lighting conditions, making it a true day and night camera. Moreover, VIVOTEK's IP8362, with WDR enhancement, can clearly capture detailed features when an object of interest appears in locations like bank entrances where there is intense backlight.

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illiam Ku, Vice President of VIVOTEK's International Business Division, stated, “Because of the nature of legality and huge bulk of money transaction, the banking industry spares no expenses in its security system to reduce security risks. Taking into account the increasing demand for clear and detailed video footage, centralized security management of branches in various locations, intelligent video analysis for strengthening daily operation or suspicious object detection, and governments' regulations, the investment and deployment of IP-based security solutions is on the rise. In the past years,

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work cameras for enhancing the security in its 15 branches. We look forward to extending the installation to other branches of Bank SinoPac around the globe in the future.”

we have accomplished several IP surveillance system implementations for banks in several countries in Asia and the Middle East.

We are pleased that Bank SinoPac adopted VIVOTEK's net-

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IndigoVision Celebrates Winning Third Consecutive World Cup

he World Cup is has drawn to a close, and Germany are not the only ones who can look back on a successful tournament.

International events of this scale present a massive challenge in terms of homeland security. Not only do such events attract fans from around the globe, they also draw out criminals, increase traffic and are potential targets for terrorists.

Continuing successes in Germany 2006 and South Africa in 2010, IndigoVision’s IP video surveillance solution was deployed in order to allow staff from the Local Organising Committee (LOC) in Rio de Janeiro to monitor all 12 FIFA World Cup Stadiums from their control room.

IndigoVision’s solution was also deployed in the regional control room located in each of the 12 host cities along with two master control rooms, which were developed by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice’s Special Law Enforcement Secretary specifically to support major

events. This meant that every single security camera used for Brazil 2014 could potentially be monitored from any control room, in any city.

Few security systems can deal with challenges like these, but IndigoVision have extensive experience in this field having provided solutions for the South African and German World Cups along with five Olympic Games.

“Integrating the various stadiums’ existing systems is a major requirement,” stated Lopez Martin, IndigoVision’s Regional Director for Latin America, “Often stadiums have their own security systems; security cameras, intrusion detection, fire alarm systems, and perimeter detection. To simply re-

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place them all would be impractical and expensive. The open nature of IndigoVision’s solution means it’s easy to integrate and manage these systems in a single security solution, making operator response faster, reducing installation time and lowering project cost.

However, the greatest benefits of IndigoVision’s solution may be yet to come, as the highly scalable nature of IndigoVision’s solution will allow it to grow and adapt as the users’ needs change after the world cup.

“Regeneration is an important issue for any major event like this,” concludes IndigoVision CEO Marcus Kneen, “The great thing about our solution is that it so easy to scale and reconfigure as the use of the facilities changes.

For example, after the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Stuttgart expanded the solution used for the tournament to monitor all transport routes within a 30km radius of the stadium. It’s really rewarding to think that the people of Brazil will still be able to benefit from IndigoVision’s solution long after the World Cup has ended.”

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SightLogix Protects Major Class 1 Railroad with Smart Thermal Cameras S

ightSensor smart thermal cameras from SightLogix have been deployed to increase security of the nation’s rail system for a major Class 1 railroad.

The advanced video detection technology is being funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2011 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP). Funds are allocated to freight railroad carriers that own railways in order to strengthen their ability to protect against threats, and to maintain the security of critical surface rail infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels. Communication Concepts Inc., a Florida-based certified SightLogix systems integrator was awarded the contract to design and install the systems.

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ccording to Mark Mills, President of Communication Concepts, the bid and awards process was different from conventional RFPs. In this instance, the rail company supplied a list of thermal imaging product selections from three different manufacturers that they had researched and deemed acceptable for use in the project. Having previous experience in designing and building SightLogix thermal camera solutions, Mills was certain that he had the best solution to meet the rail company’s requirements.

“Typically in these scenarios, an integrator will ask the client which brand they prefer,” said Mills, “In this case, Communication Concepts felt very strongly about the SightLogix solution, and

wouldn’t recommend using anything else. We preferred to take that approach than to install and maintain a system that we knew would not adequately detect intrusions with the high level of reliability to meet the customer’s requirements.”

The scope of the projects range from perimeter security at railroad bridges spanning rivers and ravines to bridges located in remote and urban areas with constant river traffic. The project also calls for SightSensor systems to be installed on a temporary basis to monitor activities at a tunnel site under construction. To date, the customer has commissioned five rail bridges with the SightLogix system. Each bridge has 10 SightSensor thermal cameras for comprehensive wide area detection, along with two SightTrackers to automatically direct PTZ cameras for visual details about detected targets. An additional six locations have been commissioned, and implementation by Communication Concepts is underway.

SightLogix SightSensors systems are smart thermal cameras with integrated video analytics that have been designed specifically for securing critical infrastructure in these types of harsh outdoor environments. They detect movement with a high degree of accuracy and pro-

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vide clear, detailed images night and day.

On-board video processing is used to accurately detect a person entering a secure area and filter nuisance alarms such as small animals, birds, flowing water, blowing debris or moving tree limbs. The cameras also use onboard image stabilization to remove camera shake caused by passing trains, traffic and wind. Upon detecting an intruder, the system determines the exact location of the intrusion and the SightTrackers automatically zoom in on the action and track the intruder using the PTZ cameras.

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ills adds, “The SightLogix technology has several unique features that were ideal for this project. For instance, SightLogix video analytics can differentiate sizes. It’s not going to react to a barge passing under the bridge but it will detect and follow a canoe, and if that canoe stays under the bridge too long then alarms will go off. The fact that the analytic intelligence is on board the camera versus being a separate supporting technology also makes a big difference. It’s just faster and cleaner to install, configure and maintain.”

The system provides visual alarm verification directly to the Video Management System, while sending target details such as size, speed and direction to the Physical Security Information Management system (PSIM). Systems are hard wired using a combination of T1 communication technology and copper. Mills also notes that

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in one of the recent jobs where renovation work is being done they installed the system using wireless technology.

“Rail systems are the backbone of commerce and its protection is critical to our economy,” said John Romanowich,

SightLogix President and CEO, “We are pleased to have our solution chosen to secure this critical rail infrastructure.”

North Shore-Lij Health System Chooses Perspective by PPM

New incident management system to be implemented across 16 award-winning hospitals

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staged implementation across North Shore-LIJ’s 16 award-winning hospitals beginning this summer. The hospitals are located throughout New York including Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

The Perspective software replaces a home-grown system that had shown its limitations during recent episodes of severe weather and other emergency incidents. In looking for a more robust incident management solution, North Shore-LIJ’s objectives were twofold; first, the integration of disparate security procedures regarding incidents and activities, and second, a more meaningful vendor-client relationship. According to James Romagnoli, North ShoreLIJ’s Vice President, Protective Service, PPM’s solution met both of these points.

“The big selling point for us was the feedback we received from other PPM clients about the level of support they provided,” said Romangnoli, “Based on this, we were confident a long-term relationship could be forged that would meet our expectations for an integrated support package.”

Romangnoli goes on to say, “The Perspective software is unique in the way it The Situation Room at North Shore-LIJ

ncident management software from PPM 2000, used by one in five of the Fortune 100, has been selected by the North Shore-LIJ Health System in New York State as their new dispatching, incident reporting, and case management platform.

“Among their many roles, hospitals today must also serve as safe havens for patients, staff, and visitors,” said Elaine O’Sullivan, PPM’s President & CoCEO, “Purpose-built incident management software can help healthcare facilities successfully achieve that goal − and do so without the pain, inefficiency, and expense typical of cobbled-together systems. We are excited about the opportunity to work closely with North ShoreLIJ to support their security expansion.”

Perspective EIM, PPM’s powerful and flexible edition for enterprise security risk management, is scheduled for

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handles incidents of loss and averted loss. The information it provides allows us to put a price tag to things at the end of the day, and this makes a world of difference.”

The rollout will commence with the five largest hospitals in the system. Each of these hospitals has a full time desk officer who is responsible for incident management reporting at that facility.

Implementation at the remaining hospitals is scheduled for completion over the following six to twelve months. The expanded central command center will be responsible for incident management reporting at these other locations.

A pioneer in the field of incident management, PPM developed Perspective to address the unique needs of both operations and investigations. By sharing event data and related information, both security disciplines can collaborate to identify trends, take meaningful action, and reduce risk.

Perspective takes advantage of the latest technology to facilitate interaction, communication, and integration.

Event data can be imported into and exported from Perspective, expanding the number of data sources and facilitating fast incident response, complete incident documentation, and collaboration across systems, teams, and departments.

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Remote access through Perspective’s iOS app or web portal frees users from their desks and elevates the simplicity of both data collection and information delivery.

PPM helps organizations meet their risk, performance and intelligence objectives with incident management solutions that leverage technology and

process for a powerful knowledge base.

Perspective by PPM is an end-to-end software solution for responding to, reporting on, and analyzing enterprise security events – from dispatches to activities, incidents to investigations. Users intelligently action and query their data to manage resources, make informed decisions, and prevent incidents. Per-

spective is highly customizable and can be configured for a single location or implemented worldwide, dedicated to corporate security or expanded across multiple departments. With the ability to integrate to any application, Perspective is an essential part of an organization’s Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) initiatives.

Finnish Hospital Trains Troubled Families in Better Childcare with Milestone Video North Karelia Central Hospital is using XProtect monitoring software to help interactions in challenging parent-child relationships

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ilestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is being used by a hospital in Joensuu, Finland, in new ways that go beyond security: to improve difficult care challenges through innovative parentchild training.

North Karelia Central Hospital offers specialized medical care and special needs services for the inhabitants of its 14 member municipalities. Annually, around 60,000 people use their services. One of these services now includes an innovative, effective way to help parents with challenging babies and young children, for issues such as sleeping and feeding problems.

Medical practice and research are demonstrating that video methods are excellent tools for clinical interventions when treating problems in child-parent relationships – especially with newborns. The authorities in Finland decided to use Milestone video surveillance to train troubled families in better

interactions.

The installing Milestone Gold Partner, Hällström, designed and implemented an effective solution with Milestone XProtect® Professional video software to manage Axis network cameras and Shure Professional microphones at the clinic.

Hällström also set up the hospital users of the XProtect® Smart Client with the Finnish language interface, which significantly eases day-to-day operations for the employees.

The innovative use of the video has provided the hospital with an effective tool for the multi-faceted needs in their clinical work. They are now able to treat behavioral difficulties between parents

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and their young children more effectively – to the benefit of all concerned.

“Thanks to Milestone XProtect we can provide better help to parents with babies and toddlers who often have sleeping and feeding problems,” says Marianna Savio, Child Psychiatrist and Clinical Director, Clinic of Child Psychiatry, North Karelia Central Hospital.

The Milestone solution is an important tool in helping families with problems they cannot solve by themselves.

The end result of training with the interactions on video is healthier and happier babies and parents with increased knowledge and peace of mind.

At the hospital, the parents are let into a room with their child while the staff observes them from another room, viewing with the Milestone XProtect Smart Client. The Axis cameras and Milestone XProtect are used in a special clinical environment, furnished to look like a home with a kitchen and a bedroom. The hospital staff use the system to re-

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view interactions and evaluate them with the parents.

“The Milestone solution is planned to fulfill the requirements of the legislation concerning patient security and confidentiality: the recorded video material is saved for 90 days for clinical use only.

Then it is exported on a DVD or destroyed for good according to treatment plan,” explains Jyrki Hällström, CEO at Hällström.

The XProtect software has proven to be such a useful tool for doctors, nurses and therapists that word of this has spread, and several other hospitals are now inter-

ested in the same solution.

“We are extremely satisfied with the installation. We are actually looking to expand our solution to even more Milestone licenses for additional cameras within the next year,” concludes Marianna Savio.

City of Tigre Renews use of NEC’s Face Recognition Technology City uses NEC’s next generation face recognition software to locate suspects and missing persons

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he Municipality of Tigre in Argentina is using NEC Corporation’s (NEC; TSE: 6701) NeoFace Watch face recognition software, combining the high speed, high accuracy face recognition algorithms from NEC with a scalable, high performance, next-generation face matching software application.

NeoFace Watch uses the latest technologies to analyze large numbers of faces extracted in real-time from images captured by HD cameras then compares these with photo databases of soughtafter individuals.

NEC’s NeoFace Watch is being used with the network cameras monitoring urban terminals deployed in short, medium and long distance railway and river stations. The system will be available for prosecutors, other judicial bodies and public welfare organizations in order to locate missing persons.

“As the city experiences exciting developments in the years ahead, it is important that

we provide the security and safety that residents and visitors demand and expect. Technology is no longer deemed a luxury – it is in fact, an essential in providing this security and safety. We have been able to take advantage of the latest innovations in urban surveillance, such as behavior detection, by integrating the latest technologies. This has raised the capabilities of our security and emergency agencies, while building a stronger bond with residents,” said Sergio Massa, National Deputy and former local Mayor of Tigre.

In 2013, a memorandum of understanding was signed between NEC Argentina and the Municipality of Tigre for the evaluation and testing of a wide portfolio of ‘Safer Cities’ technologies offered by the company. Since then,

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NEC has developed and deployed a wide variety of technologies for public safety, such as License Plate Recognition software, used with video surveillance cameras within the city for positive identification of cars and motorcycles, as well as Suspicious Behavior Recognition software that has the ability to detect large groups of people, loitering and suspicious movements by vehicles or pedestrians.

“We are very happy supporting Tigre City in the implementation of technologies that contribute to improving the safety of their citizens. NEC aims to continue working with our customers to contribute to improved availability of information for decision making. The constant willingness and proactivity of Tigre City in the search of technological solutions to improve the quality of life of its citizens, allows us to move forward in making safer cities,” said Jorge Vargas, head of the NEC Latin America Regional Competence Center.

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Looking forward, NEC aims to continue supporting the improvement of public safety through new and innovative technologies and partnerships that reach communities worldwide.

NEC Corporation is a leader in the

integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world. By providing a combination of products and solutions that cross utilize the company’s experience and global resources, NEC’s

advanced technologies meet the complex and ever-changing needs of its customers. NEC brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses and society.

Copenhagen Hospital Protected by Optical Beam Smoke Detectors FFE’s Fireray 5000 detectors ensure safety of staff and patients

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ne of Copenhagen’s leading hospitals has been fitted with four Fire Fighting Enterprises Fireray 5000 advanced infra-red beam smoke detectors as part of its fire protection system.

Serving nearly half a million patients, the hospital has grown in size over the last few years. The Fireray 5000 detectors were selected as the ideal choice to protect the building in the most efficient way.

As with other beam detectors, the Fireray 5000 excels at detecting smoke over large areas in wide indoor spaces: the infra-red beam of a single detector spans up to 100m and does not suffer in high-ceilinged environments. With automatic motorised alignment and a low

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level controller for easy commissioning and maintenance, the Fireray 5000 makes smoke detection in places such as hospital wards, lobbies and storage areas much easier and more effective than it might be with using other technologies.

Key benefits of the Fireray 5000 include: ● Allows for two detectors per system controller. ● Each detector configurable from 8m to 100m. ● Separate fire and fault relays per detector. ● Integral laser alignment. ● Auto-align fast automatic beam alignment. ● Building movement and contamination compensation. ● Low level system controller. ● Logs the 50 most recent events per detector. ● Approved to EN54:12 and UL268.

Securing Dubai’s First Solar Park

s a city where bigger is always better, Dubai is on track to set yet another impressive milestone by launching its largest solar park. The second phase of construction on the solar park began recently, and Pivot3 storage devices were chosen to complement the surveillance solution thanks to their energy-efficient nature.

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in Dubai, generating 13 megawatts of solar energy in its first phase, which was successfully completed in October 2013.

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on oil and gas. The park is also home to an educational institute, a museum of technology, a research and development center, and multiple exhibitions to train and encourage students to work toward energy sustainability for future UAE generations.

Not surprisingly, securing this ambitious project from vandalism, theft and other crime is no small feat. Dubai

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is a bustling international city, and installing enough storage capacity to cover the project area would traditionally be costly and cumbersome. The storage devices also need to be secure enough to protect precious video footage in case of any system failures, and compatible enough to work with global software.

Last but not least, temperatures in Dubai can climb to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, and a staggering amount of energy is already consumed to air condition the desert metropolis. This is reason enough

to choose energy-conscious solutions and make sure that surveillance storage units are compact and scalable and won’t overheat.

Pivot3 provides efficient storage solutions by internally hosting virtual servers with sophisticated software instead of relying on a physical server.

This allows for unprecedented scalability, availability and maximum data retention. The systems are also extremely fault tolerant, meaning the data is safely transferred, stored and secured in case of a security breach or malfunction and

there is no single point of failure for storage, servers, networking, power and cooling. Pivot3’s vSTAC series reduces power consumption and cooling up to 40 percent by consolidating servers into a common appliance that stores data on the edge.

Solar park officials can instantly retrieve surveillance footage, or store it for later use on any number of compatible video management systems. This makes securing the vast facility simple and effective – even in the face of Dubai’s unique set of challenges.

IPSecurityCenter™ Chosen for Hospital PSIM Project in South Africa CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and e-Thele SQD Networks, a market leader in the design, implementation and support of Situational Management and PSIM solutions have been chosen to provide a comprehensive security management system for a hospital facility in South Africa

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ealthcare security is facing increased violence, crime and vandalism. The security challenge includes maintaining the safety of patients, staff and visitors, the protection of medicines and medical equipment as well as securing facilities and buildings. Mitigation of security incidents is essential as breaches can have life safety consequences, as well as capital and equipment loss, financial penalties and damage to reputation.

IPSecurityCenter PSIM is a software based integration and management platform, which connects disparate security systems such as security and building control systems, patient and staff interfaces, RFID patient tagging, nurse call, HR and other business management systems. The system provides control room operators with real-time situation aware-

ness, through a common operating picture (COP) and following an alert, alarm or trigger.

“In the first phase of this healthcare project, IPSecurityCenter PSIM will integrate the hospital’s CCTV, access control, fire alarm systems and intercom technologies to offer centralized security management and situational awareness,” explains Wolfgang Engling, Managing Director of e-Thele SQD Networks, “Hospitals across South Africa are facing similar security challenges and are realizing that technology is a dependable option to help them reduce this risk. This innovative project will be a flagship in South Africa and a benchmark for others to follow. We are delighted to have been selected to deSeptember 2014

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liver it.”

“It is essential for the hospital to provide the highest possible levels of security in the facility while retaining a welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff,” says James Condron, VP Sales – CNL Software, “IPSecurityCenter offers a balance between these two often competing factors. Hospitals are able to make security systems as discreet as possible, while IPSecurityCenter constantly monitors these systems producing realtime intelligence and situational awareness from across the facility. Getting the right information, to the right people at the right time allows security teams to react faster and more precisely to potential incidents if and when they occur.”

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Exacq Operates at Carson Oil

arson Oil operates in three primary areas of petroleum distribution throughout Oregon, USA: ● Transport (truck & trailer) fuel delivering. ● Operating unattended, self-service commercial fueling. ● Retail gas stations and convenience stores (Shell & Chevron).

Carson Oil currently operates 30 exacqVision NVRs (Network Video Recorders), based on MS Windows XP operating systems and approximately 100 IP cameras, and with more NVRs and cameras scheduled to be installed over the next year. The cameras view tank farms, loading racks, rail yard operations, unattended commercial cardlock sites and convenience store & gas station interiors and exteriors. Carson Oil implemented industry-standard NVRs at each site with inexpensive multi-Terabyte hard drives and utilized H.264 compression – one goal being the ability to store and retrieve archived video as much as 30 to 45 days old. When this project began, there

was only one combination of software and hardware that offered the benefits of H.264 compression – exacqVision software and Arecont megapixel IP cameras.

Each site has the following hardware and software: ● HP Compaq desktop wall-mounted computer running MS Windows XP & monitor. ● Cisco/ Linksys managed POE switch. ● Two to nine Arecont AV3105 H.264 POE IP megapixel cameras, with outdoor housings (most with heater/ blower option) or 1 Arecont 8365 360° camera, plus additional AV3105s (interiors). ● exacqVision Client and Server software. ● High-speed Internet (typically DSL or broadband cable).

All sites are monitored via Internet connections in as many as three or four locations using exacqVision client software:

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“We were looking for an NVR solution that would give us the most days of high resolution recorded video we could fit in a relatively small network video recording system, while retaining ease of use and flexibility, and found that exacqVision in conjunction with Arecont gave us the ‘biggest bang for the buck’ with their H.264 compression and Exacq Technologies flexible and affordable licensing structure.”

– Bob Couch IT Manager, Carson Oil Co., Inc. Portland, Oregon 1. IT department at the corporate offices in Portland.

2. Regional offices.

3. Dispatch department in Portland.

4. In the convenience store or gas station where the cameras are installed.

There were many goals and benefits for installing the exacqVision software & IP cameras at Carson Oil: ● Transaction verification at unattended commercial cardlocks in the case of a disputed transaction. ● Typical theft and shrinkage issues (loss prevention) in the convenience stores and gas stations. ● Theft and vandalism at cardlock sites, gas stations, and tank farms. ● Customer security and safety monitoring at all cardlock, convenience stores, and gas stations. ● Safety issue monitoring at all locations.

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Raytec ‘Light Fight’ Videos Evaluate Current Night Vision Technologies A

ll cameras need adequate lighting to generate high quality images during the hours of darkness. No Light = No Picture.

But with multiple night vision technologies in the market today, security professionals often ask the question – ‘‘Why does my camera need dedicated CCTV lighting at night?’’

To help the industry achieve a deep-

er understanding of night vision, Raytec recently showcased their new ‘Light Fight’ videos at IFSEC. The 5 practical videos compare the relative performance of Raytec stand-alone LED lighting against competing night vision technologies and highlight how each technology impacts CCTV during the hours of darkness.

“It is vital that installers and end-users have sufficient information to make informed decisions – especially with regards to the low light performance of their CCTV system. The Light Fight videos are designed to provide them with the practical experience and knowledge they require to select the most appropriate solution. Visitors to IFSEC really appreciated the insight that these videos quickly provide in a practical, straightforward manner.

– Buzz Coates Raytec’s Sales Director

Competing technologies include: Thermal, Low light cameras, Street lighting, Integrated IR cameras and PTZ cameras with in-built IR. The videos clearly demonstrate the pros and cons of the various technologies using real, night-time footage, and explain how some of the technologies are complimentary to one another.

Hikvision HDTVI Analog Solution

Hikvision HDTVI analog solution as a top-notch technology enables up-to 500m 1080p video transmission over coax and offers seamless compatibility with traditional SD cameras, Hikvision IP cameras, and HDTVI-compliant cameras and DVRs

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nalog CCTV users can now enjoy HD resolution while safeguarding their investment in existing cabling infrastructure with Hikvision’s launch of its HDTVI analog solution. This revolutionary technology supports latencyfree 1080p HD over up-to 500 metres of coaxial cable and offers seamless compatibility with traditional SD cameras, Hikvision IP cameras and HDTVI-compliant cameras and DVRs. At launch, the HDTVI product family consists

of a comprehensive, 32-strong range of Hikvision DVRs and 720p/ 1080p cameras, including bullet, dome, PTZ

dome, turret, vari-focal, vandalproof and low-light units.

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of an analog system while offering up to 1080P HD video output.

Open HDTVI technology for 3rd party device compatibility

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ll Hikvision Turbo HD products adhere to the HDTVI open standard, which guarantees trouble-free connection to other HDTVI-compliant cameras and DVRs. The Hikvision HDTVI DVRs can also connect with traditional SD analog cameras and all Hikvision HDTVI cameras can access third party DVRs equipped with HDTVI technology from other manufacturers.

Tribrid system – future proof by combining HDTVI, analog and IP

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he Hikvision HDTVI DVR offers simultaneous connections to

network, analog and HDTVI cameras, auto-detecting the incoming signal and recording accordingly. This means that existing systems can be upgraded simply by replacing the current cameras and DVR while new areas may be covered with the addition of IP network cameras.

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ikvision HDTVI technology guarantees up-to 500 meters of highquality and reliable transmission at 720p/ 1080p via coaxial cable. A conventional analog solution will struggle to achieve this resolution while HD-SDI solutions are limited in terms of long distance capability. This makes Hikvision HDTVI analog Solution a perfect solution to fit all requirements. In addition, the HDTVI analog solution sup-

ports UTC for remote set-up and configuration, and enables control of the OSD menu and PTZ control via coaxial cable.

This means that users no longer have to go to the camera to make changes and enables much faster and easier camera installation and management.

According to Keen Yao, International Marketing Director of Hikvision, “HDTVI analog solution is a hi-tech tour-de-force in zero-latency, long distance HD-over-coax that demonstrates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of CCTV technology. Until recently, the only option for HD CCTV resolution was the wholesale adoption of IP cameras and their associated technology. Now, with the launch of the Hikvision HDTVI analog solution, users can enjoy 720p/ 1080p without even upgrading to IP or even replacing their existing cabling structure.”

HID Global Debuts

Latest RFID Transponder Using 8KB FRAM Technology for Memory Intensive Applications

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ID Global® recently announced that its Identification Technologies division is shipping the IN Tag™ 300 8KB RFID transponder, which is ideal for memory intensive applications. IN Tag™ 300 8KB incorporates ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) technology from Fujitsu Semiconductor. This accelerates data access close to the maximum high frequency (HF) speed; endures billions of read and write cycles; and withstands gamma radiation up to 50 KGray to survive e.g., medical sterilization processes.

“The new IN Tag 300 8KB delivers

the optimum in speed and memory size for the ISO/ IEC 15693 protocol,” said Richard Aufreiter, Director of Product Management, Identification Technologies with HID Global, “This and the radiation resistance make the tag ideal

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for demanding automation, medical or nuclear applications.”

With FRAM – providing write cycles up to 33,000-times faster than conventional EEPROM memories – the latest IN Tag transponder enables much faster

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accesses than EEPROM memory-based tags. The FRAM technology also allows approximately 1,000,000 times more write cycles than EEPROM, making it ideal for applications with fast moving targets and frequent write accesses like sensoring or data logging.

The proven IN Tag housings protect the integrated chips from exposure to high-temperature and high-pressure conditions, and the FRAM configuration shields contents from irradiation that would wipe the contents of other chips.

“We are excited that HID Global is integrating our new high-memory HF FRAM chip into the IN Tag 300 8KB,” said Jozsef Miho, Product Marketing Manager for Fujitsu Semiconductor Eu-

● Newest version of IN Tag™ provides maximum high frequency (HF) ISO/ IEC 15693 compliant storage capacity of 8KB. ● IN Tag™ 300 8KB protects data integrity even under radiation exposure. ● Endures billions of read-write cycles with fast memory access. rope, “The new 8KB chip is ideal for memory-hungry applications and we are pleased to see HID Global among the first vendors to produce industrial strength RFID tags utilizing our chip.”

The IN Tag 300 8KB transponder is ideal for tagging medical supplies and equipment subject to sterilization via

autoclave, gamma ray and X-ray irradiation. Temperature and pressure resistance also makes the tag a perfect fit for industrial applications in harsh environments like manufacturing lines.

As with all IN Tag passive contactless RFID transponders, the IN Tag 300 8KB is highly water, chemical and shock resistant. ATEX certified for use in explosive environments, they withstand peak temperatures up to 285°F (140°C) and are UL94-HB flame resistant while they are still food contact compatible.

Alternatively, FRAM products with 2KB memory are available from HID Global in IN Tag or Piccolino e-unit form-factors for less memory-intense applications.

Secureye Presents Faster, Smarter, Reliable Security Solutions 24/7 peace of mind with their cloud biometric with access control

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he Secureye System is an affordable system that leverages the power of cloud computing by combining lowcost web-based On-time software with powerful software hosted in the cloud.

The Secureye biometric machine S-B600/ S-B700 is built to leverage the

power of cloud computing for time and attendance tracking. Traditional time and attendance solutions fall short for most businesses as they do not provide real-time data when, where, and how the business administrator needs. Some models in the category offer features like 3G fingerprint sensor, cloud based face identification etc.

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eye on your business twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. With its compact size and powerful performance, easy setup wizards, intuitive navigation, touch operation, you need never worry about employee attendance.

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Advantage of cloud biometrics

● Access data in real-time from any computer with Internet access. ● No need to install, maintain, or upgrade software. ● No expensive computers to be purchased or maintained. ● Data is secured and stored for account lifetime.

● Manage multiple locations without networking computers or servers. ● Manage a varied workforce with clock punches, and web punches all through one interface. ● Pay as you go – no expensive up-front equipment or set up fees.

Announces

New Lite Blue™ Web-Based Access Control Solution

Easier installation and enhanced cost savings highlight this addition to the Vanderbilt family

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anderbilt Industries, a global leader in access control innovation, recently announced the introduction of lite blue™, a new 2-door web-based access control system with expansion capabilities to 8 devices. lite blue™ boasts the same easy-touse software as the company’s bright blue® Intelligent Access Management System and is easily upgradeable to a full bright blue 32-door system. The Vanderbilt lite blue™ controller includes two on-board reader interfaces, thereby allowing easier installation and enhanced cost savings. Built on the Authentic Mercury™ controller platform, lite blue™ supports standard Wiegand devices, Schlage AD Series electronic locks, and various card formats and technologies such as proximity, smart card, magnetic stripe and Bluetooth®.

Designed in the same manner as Vanderbilt’s flagship web-based controller, utilizing embedded intelligence, lite blue™ does not require special software or a dedicated PC. Any computer run-

ning a standard web browser can be used to access, monitor and manage the system. lite blue™ takes simplicity a major step further when it comes to cost effective, easy-to-use access control.

“Based on feedback we received from our channels, we sought to create an economical, market-entry access control solution without compromising quality, feature sets, or scalability,” said Mitchell Kane, President, Vanderbilt Industries, “With our release of lite blue™, we’re proud to have delivered on our promise to offer a quality, affordable solution that performs at the highest level.”

Key lite blue™ system features and benefits include support for up to 2-8 doors and 5000 cardholders; remote access via web-browser; single action facility lockdown via credential, external push-button or software; e-mail event notification; and easy upgrades to a full bright blue® 32-door panel system.

Other system features of note: ● Automatic system back-ups.

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● Standardized reports. ● Door status monitoring. ● Supports industry standard proximity, smart card and magnetic stripe readers (Wiegand technologies). ● Supports Schlage AD-Series networked electronic locks.

The Vanderbilt lite blue™ web-based access control system is scheduled to begin shipping in Q3 2014. The company will be demonstrating the new system, along with all Vanderbilt solutions, at the ASIS International trade show, 29 September through 01 October.

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leader in creating state-of-the-art security systems. Vanderbilt’s innovative approach to access control technology from design, manufacturing, through to distribution makes environments safe,

secure and easy to maintain. Vanderbilt’s products range from single-user systems so simple that they can be installed in one day to highly customized applications that fit the unique require-

ments of leading multi-national corporations. Their product line includes the bright blue® and SMS access control systems, as well as enterprise video solutions.

Hybrid Power Solutions from Wavesight

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he innovative hybrid system generates electricity using integrated wind and solar energy. The network independent self-generated energy is used to supply power for the systemowned components like street lighting, camera surveillance and Internet access. The self-sufficient multifunctional poles offer a wide range of application possibilities which can also be adapted and configured according to individual requirements.

The system delivers the highest levels

of performance, reliability and maintainability. With the Smart Controller power can be optimised from different sources – battery, solar or wind, allowing optimal system performance. The smart controller helps provide optimal power for cloudy days through its intelligent performance concept while cutting back on sunny days when extra energy isn’t required.

The unique Smart-Controller with its intelligent Cloud Management Platform elevates off-grid systems to a new level of performance and reliability. The

Cloud-Control is a web-based analytics solution, which gives you 7x24 hour insight and control of your device’s operating status and power generation effectiveness. With the Cloud-Control you can monitor the performance of the power generation and power consumption of your system via computer or smart phone, change exposure profiles, dim the light, check the batteries, modify profile setups, execute system diagnostics, and much more. Your system is also automatically monitored by the CloudControl, so that problems can be identified and dealt with at any time. With the continuous collection of data the CloudControl enables accurate measurements, to maintain the system operation with maximum efficiency.

Introducing GeckoEye Security for Peace of Mind

The new security gadget can be mounted anywhere to protect property or watch over children and pets, and it can be connected to any mobile device or computer

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eckoEye is the newest innovation in home security devices. The versatile gadget provides around-the-clock safety for the home, office, or car. It can even provide a simple and very secure monitor for babies or pets. To date,

GeckoEye has produced several prototypes of the camera and software and has tested them for compatibility. The team plans to perfect the apps and the equipment and get it ready for market launch.

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campaign has commenced. The crowdfunding campaign will end on September 21, 2014, and has a funding goal of 100,000 USD. GeckoEye is an easy replacement for overpriced and outdated security

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systems. The new device works together with existing technology and is offered for a much more reasonable price.

The cameras can be mounted anywhere and can be connected to a smartphone, tablet, or PC through Wi-Fi and GeckoEye’s proprietary software, GeckoEye Station.

The new smart-home device comes with a motion detector, 2 HD cameras, a highly sensitive microphone, a solar charger, a high capacity battery, a GPS tracker for locating a vehicle, 128 GB onboard storage plus secured cloud storage. Each GeckoEye customer receives 50 GB of free cloud storage.

More storage can be purchased. Cloud storage is always secure and encrypted.

User authentication is required in order to access it.

Users are able to check in on their property from afar with the new technology. Videos can be viewed even from the

opposite side of the globe. GeckoEye will send immediate alerts to its user through any preferred form of communication, either SMS, Facebook message, or email. The device can be monitored live or videos may be stored and viewed later.

The sleek camera design is made of high quality materials and comes with aluminum or black polycarbonate casing. GeckoEye is offering the security device to its crowdfunding supporters along with the app and 50 GB of cloud storage per year. With a pledge of just 189 USD, a supporter can receive one

black camera set. The sleek aluminum design is granted to supporters that pledge 229 USD. Backers can receive 3 camera sets for a discounted price, and retailers can receive a package of 10 camera sets for a 15% discount, which can be sold in stores.

The GeckoEye Project team consists of software and hardware developers, designers, engineers, and marketing specialists. They strive to develop smart gadgets that create a sense of calmness and safety for their users. GeckoEye, the all-in-one security device, has been under development for seven months.

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UCNE Surveillance Solution for Mobile and Web Remote Monitoring for any DVR Mobile surveillance pioneer innovates new solution that Cloud/ IP-enables any analog DVR, regardless of make or model

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obiDEOS Inc. introduces an allin-one surveillance solution for mobile and web remote monitoring that cloud- and network-enables any DVR on the market, allowing customers to extend the lifetime of analog surveillance systems while planting the seeds for a complete cloud and IP transition.

The new hardware and

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businesses and organizations transition to IP by transforming any analog DVR – regardless of make or model – into an open, multiplatform solution for remote monitoring on mobile devices and on the web.

UCNE’s transitional, fullfeatured platform additionally incorporates live video playback, recorded video clips connected to motion detection and alerts, and

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redundant cloud-based storage.

UCNE – an acronym for Universal Cloud and Network Enabler – also extends beyond the DVR, supporting motion detection, video loss and video blind alerts across CCTV systems – even if the original CCTV system lacks these features.

“UCNE allows our customers to enjoy the convenience of remote viewing on mobile devices from legacy DVRs, even if those DVRs don’t technically support it in their standard feature sets,” said Sri L. Palasamudrum, CEO of mobiDEOS, “UCNE customers are assured their content from any DVR is optimized for live, recorded and alert-based video clips for remote viewing, while opening up new efficiencies and opportunities created by moving to cloud network architectures.”

Importantly, mobiDEOS’ open-sys-

tems approach helps customers protect their investments in analog surveillance equipment through interoperability with UCNE, while eliminating proprietary traps that lock customers into specific systems. Customers further benefit from quick setup, bandwidth optimization and multiplexing of many streams, allowing for a larger number of concurrent connections and ongoing ease of integration.

UCNE’s multiplatform approach was born out of mobiDEOS’ popular award-winning MobileCamViewer software for mobile remote monitoring.

UCNE incorporates many of the key benefits of MobileCamViewer, such as cloud architecture scalability, bandwidth optimization via intelligent edge processing, and multi-stream support via its efficient multiplexing capabilities.

UCNE is available and shipping.

mobiDEOS Inc. is a privately held mobile technology company headquartered in Silicon Valley. The company’s revolutionary MobileCamViewer software was one of the first true mobile surveillance apps on the market, and helped establish the flourishing remote monitoring market that exists today. mobiDEOS has evolved its groundbreaking technology into a next-generation, cloud-based solution that leverages the power of IP and networked surveillance while allowing customers to leverage analog technologies for gradual, cost-effective IP transitions.

Overall, mobiDEOS solutions enhance the security, surveillance, and remote monitoring capabilities of existing systems and integrate with more cameras, DVRs, NVRs, and video servers than competitive products and solutions on the market.

Grundig’s New 960h DVRs Work Together with Grundig NVRs to allow Hybrid Analogue and IP Camera Systems

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rundig’s new 960h, analogue DVR range delivers outstanding image quality with intuitive configuration and operation. The DVR range provides comprehensive functionality for CCTV applications of all sizes and complexity.

The DVRs can also be used in the same system as Grundig IP-based NVRs, when co-ordinated and controlled by Grundig GCMS central monitoring software. This allows installers to use analogue and IP cameras together in a hybrid system. Installer benefits include enabling cost-effective, analogue cameras to be fitted in positions where Full HD resolu-

tion is not required and simple and easy upgrading from analogue to IP cameras.

GCMS software allows remote access to the Grundig DVRs for set up and configuration. The DVRs use a Linux operating system and share the same user interface as the NVRs. The Internet Explorer web browser allows live viewing, playback, search, backup and remote configuration and Grundig’s GR Viewer

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app is also enabled for convenient viewing by iPhone or Android smartphone.

The DVR range includes 8 (GRAD2208A) and 16 (GRA-D4416A) channel models. Both support Pelco Coaxitron PTZ telemetry control and remote camera configuration over the coaxial connection.

The 960h analogue images have a resolution of 976x582 pixels, 36% larger than the industrystandard analogue resolution of D1. To take advantage of the increased detail 960h offers, all the cameras, DVRs and monitors in a system must be

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960h. For maximum installation flexibility, Grundig has ensured its 960h DVRs are compatible with most other leading manufacturers’ 960h products.

Convenient factory settings include pre-configured recording modes and quick user and alarm management setup. Tamper alarm alerts, four privacy zones per channel and pre and post

alarms are included. Users benefit from ‘smart timeline’ search functionality, including a ‘three click’ export and backup function, event thumbnail search and easy archiving.

The DVRs have slots for up to five SATA II HDDs and an eSATA slot for additional external storage. Connection options include three USB 2.0 ports;

RS485 and RS232 ports for PTZ or keyboard connectivity; 9 or 17 alarm inputs, including one for remote reset; 8 or 16 alarm outputs with relays; audio inputs per channel with 2 or 4 outputs; HDMI, S-Video and VGA ports for multi-view display with 2 or 4 spot monitor options; and two RJ485 network ports for remote access.

The Latest in Flame Detection and Wide Area Smoke Detection at Security Essen F ire Fighting Enterprises (FFE) will be showing the latest in flame and smoke detection at Security Essen this September. The company, which manufactures the industry-leading Fireray optical beam smoke detectors and Talentum flame detectors, will be in the UK Pavilion, Hall 3, Stand 502B. Talentum flame detectors are used in sensitive or dangerous environments to detect fires even before there is any smoke produced, or where smokeless fires may occur. By watching for and recognising the non-visible ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) signatures of the flames themselves, the Talentum range does not need smoke to know if there is a fire.

“The Talentum brand was acquired last year,” said Tracy Kirk, Fire Fighting Enterprises’ Sales Director, “By bringing together Talentum flame detectors with Fireray optical beam smoke detectors

we’re able to offer the best of British design, engineering, manufacturing and experience for specialised fire protection applications.”

In addition to Talentum flame detectors, visitors will also get to see the newly-redesigned Fireray 5000 optical beam smoke detector, with separate fire and fault relays for two detector heads attached to a single controller unit. This means that one ground-level unit can control two detector heads but any alarm or fault signal will be located to each specific head.

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The Fireray 3000 will also be on display, representing the most advanced end-to-end infrared beam smoke detector available on the market. With its modern design, aesthetic and minimal footprint it has proved popular with architects for both modern as well as heritage applications.

Fire Fighting Enterprises (FFE) has years of experience, a track record of innovation and a close relationship with customers and installers to make sure that its products offer exactly what’s needed to those who specify and use them. Beam detectors have well-proven benefits when protecting large indoor spaces from fire risks, and the company’s technological advancements in recent years have been focused on making them easier to commission and much more resistant to faulting or false alarm hazards.

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Announces

New Series of 20W High Density DC-DC Converters for Industrial and Rugged Applications

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rtesyn Embedded Technologies, formerly Emerson Network Power’s Embedded Computing & Power business, has announced the new AXA series of compact 20 W high power density DC-DC converters designed to be used in applications such as batteryoperated equipment, instrumentation, distributed power architectures in communications, and industrial electronics and other space critical-applications. A fully potted and metal cased construction makes the Artesyn AXA series an ideal choice for harsh environments and enables the modules to operate between minus 40 and plus 85 degrees Celsius. An optional

clip-on heat sink is available to extend the thermal performance of the unit in a convection or forced-air environment.

Artesyn AXA series modules cover an ultra-wide 4:1 input voltage range of 9 to 36V DC and 18 to 75V DC. The first models available offer single

output models with voltages of 3.3, 5, 12, 15 and 24V along with dual output models offering +/-12 or 15V, all with tight output voltage regulation. Enclosed in a 1.0x1.0x0.4 inch (25.4x25.4x10.16mm) package, the Artesyn AXA series offers up to 89 percent efficiency.

The converters offer additional features such as overload protection, remote on/ off control, input-to-output isolation voltage of 1500V DC, and the output voltage can be trimmed by +/-10 percent of the nominal output. All models are approved to CSA/ NTRL/ IEC/ EN 60950-1 for IT equipment.

Make Informed Business Decisions Fast With LabVIEW 2014 LabVIEW 2014 software adds new capabilities to acquire, analyze and visualize data from anywhere, at any time

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IWeek – NI (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of solutions that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, recently announced LabVIEW 2014 system design software, the heart of the NI platform, featuring upgrades to help users acquire, analyze and visualize data sets to make informed decisions fast.

LabVIEW 2014 standardizes the way users interact with hardware through reuse of the same code and engineering processes across systems, which scales applications for the future. This saves time and money as technology advances,

requirements evolve and time-to-market pressure increases.

“Using LabVIEW and CompactRIO hardware from NI enabled one of the largest municipal distribution utilities in North America to implement decentralized and distributed solutions at lower deployment costs with reduced risk and time to market. This solution allows the customer to acquire, analyze and visualize data to prioritize projects that improve grid stability and optimize growth management,” said Bob Leigh, President and CEO of LocalGrid Technologies.

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chasing through the LabVIEW suites, which offer relevant, essential LabVIEW add-ons and complementary software specific to automated test, embedded control and monitoring, and hardwarein-the-loop and real-time test. In addition, LabVIEW 2014 provides access to cutting-edge acquisition hardware such as the rugged and flexible 4-slot CompactDAQ system and CompactRIO system, software-designed instruments such as the PXI Express 8-channel high-resolution oscilloscope and the software-based VirtualBench all-in-one instrument.

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LabVIEW 2014 includes new capabilities to enhance decision making such as: ● DataFinder Federation technology: Users can intuitively search data on a local drive, network or around the world. ● New built-in algorithms: A richer deployment of analysis including .m files to NI Linux Real-Time and vi-

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sion functions to FPGAs. ● Data Dashboard for LabVIEW: Users can easily and securely create mobile interfaces to visualize acquired data and make informed decisions on-the-go without the expertise of a mobile developer.

The latest version of LabVIEW includes 13 user-driven features to optimize coding productivity, expanded

online training for LabVIEW RIO applications included with active software service and new tools from the LabVIEW Tools Network, such as the LabSocket System by Bergmans Mechatronics LLC. This system provides remote access to LabVIEW applications from desktop or mobile web browsers, without the need for browser plug-ins or a client-side run-time engine.

SeeTec Cayuga R4 Facilitates System and Alarm Management

or several years, the trend in video surveillance has moved towards bigger and bigger systems – installations with a four-digit camera amount or connections to a multitude of third-party systems are not uncommon. Projects such as these require maximum efficiency of both system and alarm management. Release R4 of SeeTec Cayuga, available from July 31st, mainly focuses on these aspects and includes more than 35 new features in total.

The Auto Updater was extended in SeeTec Cayuga R4 to support the migration from one version of a SeeTec system to another. Up to now, customers and partners have known the Auto Updater as a tool for the automatic installation of new releases within one software generation. With SeeTec Cayuga R4, it is now also possible to use it for a

mostly automatic migration of SeeTec 5 to SeeTec Cayuga. Using the program minimizes sources of errors, and considerably facilitates the change to the current version for customers, who have so far avoided a migration fearing too much effort.

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capable. For a successful application, a multicast-capable camera server communication is required. If the cameras support multicast, the same data stream can be sent to all systems involved without burdening the network due to additional capacity. In distributed corporate networks, the application of multicast switches leads to a reduction of the used bandwidth.

Until now, the user has been able to get an overview of the received alarms in the SeeTec software only via the alarm list. To process these using the image recordings, each alarm scenario had to be selected individually. With the new feature ‘Sequential Alarm Window,’ an additional display window is available, in which all camera images belonging to the received alarms are displayed automatically.

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The security personnel of big systems with many alarms thus get an even faster overview over the events, and are able to decide in a matter of seconds which alarm should be prioritized. The visualization may be adjusted individually regarding column and line number.

With the reference image comparison, a function known from SeeTec 5 is now also available in SeeTec Cayuga

in revised form. As a component of the camera configuration, this is now much easier to operate. The comparison of the current camera image with a previously selected reference image may be started manually, or carried out regularly and automatically at a specific point in time. This enables recognizing changed camera positions: As soon as the current image does not match the reference

image anymore – taking a configurable tolerance threshold into consideration – the security personnel are informed about the modified camera position via a system report. Moreover, SeeTec Cayuga R4 provides an automatic tampering detection, which can recognize a twisted camera in real time and trigger an alarm.

Both functions offer an effective protection against camera sabotage.

Debuts SAFE for Secure Cloud SaaS solution makes SAFE accessible to SMB users and resellers

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uantum Secure announces the launch of SAFE for Secure Cloud, broadly increasing the accessibility of their premium physical identity and access management (PIAM) solution. As an alternative to on-premise deployment, SAFE for Secure Cloud leverages Quantum Secure’s sophisticated software which is presently in use at over 100 high profile private and public sites globally. The new cloud offering provides SMB users with a highly sophisticated and cost-effective PIAM solution that can increase security across multiple business operations, while providing resellers catering to the SMB market with new business development opportunities.

“SAFE for Secure Cloud vastly extends our business model to include SMBs and the professional security resellers who service this tremendous mar-

ket,” said Ajay Jain, President and CEO, Quantum Secure, “By deploying SAFE as a ready-to-use web-based solution, SMBs can dramatically increase physical and cyber security while reducing overall costs.”

SAFE for Secure Cloud solves complex PIAM challenges for SMBs including the ability to: on-board and off-board personnel; establish and implement role-based physical access assignments across single or multiple systems; support regulatory govern-

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ance and compliance; conduct audits and generate reports. In addition SAFE for Secure Cloud securely integrates with human resources, contractor management, training and physical access control systems. Small and mid-sized companies can be up and running with SAFE for Secure Cloud rapidly without the added costs associated with specialized personnel and system administrators, and dedicated software and servers. In addition to providing a new solution for SMBs to improve physical and cyber security, SAFE for Secure Cloud ultimately lowers costs.

SAFE for Secure Cloud provides professional security resellers with new business opportunities in the SMB market by providing an exclusive and proprietary solution offering that can generate a new stream of recurring monthly revenues.

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Moxa Unveils the Ideal PoE+ Ethernet Solution with Optimized Power and Bandwidth M oxa unveils the ideal communication solution for high bandwidth Ethernet powered devices (PD) in industrial applications. To complete the line of high performance and extremely reliable industrial Ethernet switches, the EDS E series, the new EDS-G512E-8PoE is released. It features a high power output (up to 36 watts) designed for industrial, heavy-duty PoE devices, Gigabit Ethernet capabilities for large bandwidth network transmissions, easy management tools (SmartPoE) for monitoring PDs, and an industrial-grade reliability built to withstand harsh environments.

“Due to the increasing adoption of high bandwidth power devices in industrial applications, such as PTZ/ outdoor HD cameras and wireless APs with IEEE 802.11n and IEEE 802.11ac capabilities, a switch with IEEE 802.3at abilities while featuring Gigabit Ethernet solutions is essential for smooth

network communication.” explained Gary Chang, a product manager at Moxa’s Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure Division, “The new EDS-G512E8PoE series feature 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports allowing for large bandwidth transmissions and up to 30 watts of power in its standard mode. For heavy-duty PDs requiring a higher voltage, the EDS-G512E-8PoE series also allows up to 36 watts of power output.

The series ensures sufficient power supply for your mission-critical, power-sensitive applications, making it the best Gigabit PoE+ solution to date.”

The EDS-G512E-8PoE is designed with a series of smart management tools that simplify the process of remotely controlling and monitoring the power devices. The tools include a power management function to optimize the system accordingly, thus reducing its burden, and a diagnostic function

to detect PD conditions with failure detection and LED indicators. Other features, such as 3 kV LAN surge protection, -40 to 75°C wide temperature tolerance, Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain technology, and Moxa’s industrial network management software, are also included to guarantee network reliability and uptime.

EDS-G512E-8PoE Series Features

● Up to 30 watts of power per PoE+ port in standard mode and up to 36 watts for heavy-duty devices. ● 8 Gigabit copper ports and 4 SFP Gigabit fiber slots for large bandwidth data transmission. ● SmartPoE management tools for easy operation and monitoring of PoE powered devices. ● 3 kV LAN surge protection and -40 to 75°C operating temperature tolerance. ● Supports MXstudio industrial network management suite for largescale deployments and management.

The Beyond Series

New Beyond Analogue Camera and DVRs offer opportunity to capture and record 1000TV lines 1280H technology from Samsung Techwin extends life of analogue systems

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amsung Techwin’s new Beyond 1280H series of 1000 TV lines analogue cameras are equipped as standard with a long list of innovative and technically advanced features which until

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analogue models, Samsung Techwin has also introduced new high performance 4, 8 and 16 channel Beyond DVRs which can simultaneously record the extremely high quality 1000 TV lines im-

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ages in real time across all their channels.

“We have introduced the new Beyond 1280H series of analogue cameras and DVRs in support of those many thousands of CCTV users across Europe who want to cost effectively extend the life of their existing analogue systems,” said Tim Biddulph, Product Manager for the Security Solution division of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd., “Whilst widespread adoption of video over IP is inevitable, there is nevertheless an almost countless number of existing analogue CCTV systems which are working satisfactorily. End-users may however now need identification grade images which their existing analogue cameras cannot deliver. The good news is that the Beyond series is fully interoperable with current, existing and legacy analogue systems.”

Many of the new highly competitively priced models feature enhanced Wide Dynamic Range which, with performance greater than 120dB, can accurately produce images in scenes that simultaneously contain very bright and very dark areas. They are also equipped with SSNR IV, Samsung Techwin’s new

generation of noise reduction technology, to deliver high resolution images in night time conditions without any smear or ‘ghosting.’ Other key features include various forms of video analytics, and defog which can improve the clarity of images captured in poor weather conditions such as rain, smoke or fog.

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n addition to the Beyond 4 channel SRD-476D, 8 channel SRD-876D and 16 channel SRD-1676D, which can all record 1000 TV lines images in real time across all of their channels, Samsung Techwin has also introduced the 16 channel SRD-1656D, which has the ability to record in real time, CIF quality images captured by connected cameras. De-Interlace support on each channel ensures sharp, accurate display of still images.

All four new Beyond DVRs, which have a single channel audio output, of-

fer the flexibility to separately configure each of their channels to make best use of the available storage capacity by enabling users to set the specific image quality/ resolution required for each camera location. With the exception of the 4 channel SRD-476D which has a single internal HDD, the Beyond series of DVRS have four internal SATA HDDs and each provides the option for extra video storage via two external SATA ports.

The Beyond DVRs benefit from a new ultra user friendly GUI (Graphical User Interface) and offer authorised users the option to remotely view live or recorded video from a PC or any Android or IOS supported smartphone or tablet via Samsung Techwin’s licensefree SSM, SmartViewer or iPOLiS Mobile monitoring software. A built-in web viewer offers enhanced compatibility via Chrome, Explorer and Safari.

Collectively the first eight new models are designed to offer solutions for a wide range of applications and environments from offices, retail stores, schools, hospitals and warehouses, to more challenging environments such as airports, ports, transport facilities, car parks and town centres.

IQinVision to Demonstrate Next Generation 12MP/4K Sentinel at ASIS Superior performance at an impressively affordable price I

QinVision has announced the availability of its new generation 12MP/ 4K IQeye Sentinel camera.

IQinVision’s next generation IQeye Sentinel delivers up to 12MP resolution and is ideal for outdoor applications. It offers vibrant, crisp images using cutting-edge imaging sensor and encoder

technology capable of producing 4K ultra HD video at 30 frames per second.

The new Sentinel offers approximately 6 times the pixels available in a standard HD1080p camera, enabling greatly increased pixel density for the same scene. Users can install fewer of these cameras to capture a wider field

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of view, while maintaining the original pixel density. The next generation 12MP Sentinel pushes beyond the boundaries of on-camera processing capabilities. Its dual-core CPU has enough processing power to not only deliver multi-streaming forensic quality video with enhanced image pro-

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cessing and noise correction, but also run analytics directly on the camera before pushing video over the network.

The camera’s USB storage feature and available on-camera recording applications can enable an ultra-high resolution recording system. In such an installation, high resolution and high frame rate video can be recorded oncamera for forensic investigations. At the same time, remote servers can retrieve lower resolution video for bandwidth and storage savings.

Standout features and benefits from the new IQeye 4K Sentinel include: ● Superior resolution: captures wider scenes and achieves forensic detail

at a greater distance. ● Power at the Edge: offers a dualcore processor to run computationally-intensive applications (edge recording, analytics, etc) on the edge. ● Manage bandwidth cost: using the camera’s 4K multi-stream ability, a

1080p or lower resolution stream can be stored to the NVR while the 4K stream can be stored on-camera – reducing bandwidth demands of ultrahigh definition video. ● Affordability: one 4K Sentinel replaces several lower resolution megapixel cameras – integrators can afford to include these powerful cameras in their current installs.

IQinVision will be demonstrating the new 4K Sentinel technology at ASIS International in Atlanta, September 29 ~ October 1, and visitors can pre-order at the show. The cameras will have general availability in Q4 2014.

Flow Control’s Technology Makes Valve Interlock Adjustment Effortless

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rapped-key interlocks offer enhanced safety and efficiency for the most difficult process management challenges. Mounted directly to valves, interlocks ensure a process only happens in the correct operational sequence.

Trapped-key Interlocks for handwheel-operated valves are different from those for lever-operated valves, as the latter only have a finite movement (normally 90 degrees). Interlocks on handwheel-operated valves, however, usually require several full revolutions between the locked open and locked closed positions.

Because of this, handwheel operated interlocks need to be able to ‘count’ the number of handwheel turns in order to release keys in the required open and/ or closed positions. Similarly,

with gate and globe valves, the closed position can vary through the effects of valve seat wear. After a period of use, the closed position on gate and globe valves may have altered. This can mean that when the valve is shut tight, the interlock (closed) key will not release as the valve has travelled past the original set key release position.

Smith Flow Control’s (SFC’s) GL Interlocks are ideal for this scenario as they can be adjusted in-situ in a matter of minutes simply by operating the valve back to the original key release position in two easy steps: 1. Using the special tamperproof tool (provided), the interlock cover is removed and the set screws adjusted.

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ture is unique to SFC’s GL interlock and provides a fast and efficient method of maintaining valve interlocks on site.

Smith Flow Control Ltd (a Halma Company) is a UK-headquartered company specialising in mechanical valve control equipment. This includes procedural control using mechanical valve Interlocks and activity management systems, EasiDrive portable valve actuators, FlexiDrive mechanical valve linkage systems for remote and/ or simultaneous valve operation and TorkDrive, torque limiting device for the effective operation of valves.

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Information Becoming Key to

Increased Energy Efficiency in Building Automation

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ne of the main issues of the twenty-first century is how countries will be able to cut carbon emissions and move toward sources of renewable energy. Since the output of energy from renewable sources remains much lower than that of traditional oil, gas and coal, adjustments must be made to reduce consumption. One way to reduce consumption is to make buildings more energy efficient. To avoid higher energy costs due to increased taxes, building owners have begun looking at building automation systems to regulate one of the largest consumers of energy: the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units, according to a recent report from IHS Technology (NYSE: IHS).

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he need to regulate HVAC units has become more apparent with each passing year. For example, in 2012, the United States used more energy for air conditioning than all the other countries in the world combined. This is an enormous amount of power and there are many factors which are only going to further contribute to the use of air conditioning in the United States and elsewhere around the world.

For example, over the past 70 years in the United States, in concurrence with the invention of air conditioning, there has been a shift in where people live.

In 1961, 54% of the US population was

found in the Northeast and Midwest.

This has dwindled to 39% in 2010 and the trend has continued to accelerate over the past few years. With the population moving to warmer regions and trading harsh winters for harsh summers, there is an increased need for air conditioning during the much warmer summer months.

Outside of the US, in the developing regions like India, China and Brazil, the main reason air conditioning isn’t used currently is because of the relatively poorer nature of their residents. As their populations become wealthier, it is assumed that they will try to emulate the climate control needs of developed nations. This will only further increase the amount of energy needed.

In Europe, due to climate change and the desire to curtail carbon emissions, many governments have continued to increase taxes related to energy usage which has forced buildings to continually find better ways to manage consumption.

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maintain a certain climate while minimizing waste.

One way this is achieved by strategically placing sensors throughout a building. In this way, a building automation system works much differently than a thermostat which adjusts comfort in a room based solely on temperature.

While temperature remains a crucial part in building automation, systems are using more advanced sensors to measure humidity and air quality as well as light, occupancy and motion to gain a more complete picture of a buildings’ climate.

One sensor which is becoming more common is carbon dioxide sensors, a type of air quality sensor which measures the concentration of CO2 in the room. Since each human breathes out roughly the same amount of CO2, the measurement can be used to determine if air quality in the room is uncomfortable or unhealthy.

One of the effects of high CO2 concentrations is that it can make people feel drowsy which can affect productivity in an office building. Currently, many ventilation systems do not perform effectively as they may run only when the AC kicks on, at certain times or even all day long. By adding CO2 sensing capability as part of a building automation system, the system can be programmed to run only when CO2 concentration reaches a certain level.

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integrate lighting with HVAC controls through the use of sensors, such as light, occupancy and motion sensors. Monitoring the use of lights in vacant areas can greatly reduce the amount of energy consumed. Regionally, IHS believes lighting control to be more prevalent in Western Europe than North America.

This is believed to be the result of the higher energy costs which means buildings in Western Europe have more incentive to automate lighting. An interesting trend with light, occupancy and motion is that some installations have begun using CO2 sensors to regulate lighting. For example, presence measurement can be associated with the amount of C02 in a room, turning lights off and on based on occupancy.

How are building automation systems improving on energy efficiency?

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erhaps the most important item for a building automation system is information. With the right information, building automation integrators are able to design robust systems. The more information an integrator can use, the more robust and unique the system integrator can make the building automation system. As the actual technology of controllers and sensors in the industry has not changed much over the past several decades, how the information is used is where systems can be improved and is where integrators and manufacturers are looking to improve their projects.

One example of how information can be used to make a system more efficient is how energy prices can affect when a system runs. In most places around the world, the price of electricity fluctuates based on what time of the day it is. Price of energy is usually higher in

The most important item for a building automation system is information.

The more information an integrator can use, the more robust and unique he can make the building automation system the afternoon when the outside temperature is at its hottest than in the middle of the night when temperature is at its coolest. Currently, integrators are interested in developing ways to read energy prices and use it to run the systems during better hours. Currently, there are systems which are programmed with a general bell curve on how energy prices fluctuate, but more precise data could make the systems more efficient. This is especially the case in Europe where more energy is now produced by wind farms and other renewable sources. One problem with wind sourced energy is it can come in gusts and the energy created cannot be stored very efficiently so it has to be given away. If building automation systems could learn about cheaper, or even free energy, they could use the energy to cool a building down to a lower than normal temperature and then allow the temperature to coast up over a given timeframe. This would save the building money and also make sure that energy would not be going to waste.

Furthermore, companies have been able to use data gathered from sensors and other sources to make buildings more efficient. The MGM Grand Casino in Macau is a prime example of poor commissioning and how data analysis can promote efficiency. Despite only being three years old at the time in February 2009, the energy costs surpassed $1.3 September 2014

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million each month. A team was then sent to investigate the issue and over an 11 month period managed to save $3.1 million in energy costs through meticulous commissioning.

A more well-known use case is the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington. The 500-acre, 125 building campus has been developed over the past several decades. Over this time, different building systems from various manufacturers have been used. In 2009, Microsoft began to unify the disparate systems by developing software which was used to string together building sensors spread across the company’s campus. These sensors, which track the HVAC system as well as other items like fans and lights, allow the facility management team to collects billions of data points per week. This data has allowed them to spot and correct inefficiencies in their buildings which allows them to cut down the amount of energy used. The hope at Microsoft is that the smart buildings will be a stepping stone to smart cities.

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s countries, companies and individuals try to curtail CO2 emissions and further reduce the consumption of energy, building automation systems continue to increase in importance. While the overall products in the building automation industry, such as controllers and sensors, are not expected to change much in the coming years, this does not mean the value of these products will remain static. As integrators find new ways to analyze the data available to them and add supplementary data sources, building automation systems will become even more robust and make energy usage more efficient.

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Electronic Passports Face Barriers to Entry as Security Concerns Fail to Drive Fast Adoption

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mart electronic passports (ePassports) can fight terrorism and international crime by making it harder to forge travel documents – but can they overcome their most powerful enemies: political opposition and government red tape?

IHS Technology (NYSE: IHS) research indicates that ePassports are set to experience relatively weak shipment growth in the coming years, despite their capability to address rising security concerns at airports and border crossings.

Global shipments of ePassports will rise to 175 million units in 2019, up from 113 million in 2013, as presented in the attached figure. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6 percent during the six-year period.

While expansion may appear to be strong, it actually amounts to the slowest growth for any segment of the worldwide government electronic identification (ID) market.

In comparison, shipments of elec-

tronic identification for use as drivers’ licenses, healthcare cards and national ID credentials all are expected to enjoy double-digit CAGRs from 2013 through 2019. Shipments of ePassports will rise at only half the rate of the fastest-growing form of electronic government identification: national IDs. “Programs utilizing ePassports face a host of challenges, including govern-

ment legislation, country risk, political opposition and economic concerns,” said Wincey Tang, digital ID & IT security analyst at IHS, “This multitude of obstacles is slowing the growth of ePassports compared to other electronic ID systems. The major question is whether the need for improved border security will ever be strong enough to overcome the challenges created by these barriers.”

The ePassport supplements the traditional paper passport, adding a microcontroller chip that contains biometric information used to authenticate travelers’ identities. These chips employ the same kind of technology used in contactless smart cards, allowing wireless data transfer of ID data. Biometric information stored on these devices includes facial, fingerprint and iris recognition data.

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astically than others.

In Australia, for example, IHS is predicting the majority of passports will contain an embedded microcontroller by the end of 2015. Moreover, countries such as Austria, Denmark, Italy, Malaysia, the Philippines and Hong Kong – to name a few – are also mature ePassport markets.

On the other hand, some markets historically have experienced more political unrest, which has resulted in interruptions to the deployment of ePassports.

For example, India’s major deployment remains on hold, missing the planned 2013 launch. Other countries that are heavily affected by governmental challenges despite the increased need

for enhanced ID security at the borders include Germany, Ukraine and Indonesia.

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verall, Asia-Pacific region accounted for the highest number of ePassport shipments in 2013, at 40 percent of the global market. This was closely followed by Europe with 32 percent. The smallest region was the Middle East and Africa, estimated to have taken only 8 percent of global ePassport shipments in the same year, as presented in Figure 2 attached.

It is also important to note that shipments mainly represent the issuance of new credentials – either brand-new or a replacement. Therefore, the top five

listed countries with the highest number of shipment volumes in 2013 are areas where the ePassport market is growing fastest; or they represent areas where the program is either relatively new or has experienced additional initiatives.

This means that countries with mature schemes are often ranked higher in terms of the installed base, which counts the number of credentials in use, and will not appear in the top list for the latest shipments.

Nonetheless, it appears that security-related fears could become a driving force in encouraging volumes, and that government-controlled plans will remain the pivotal influencer in most ePassport programs.

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IVOTEK has announced its first video content analysis (VCA) application package, which includes three key functions: Field Detection, Line Crossing Detection, and Object Counting.

Introduction of the new VCA application package follows the debut of the VIVOTEK Application Development Platform (VADP), an open platform for integrating video analytic functionality within its cameras. Now, the VCA package can analyze data directly on a camera to provide solutions for business applications, in addition to

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camera's field of view so that when a person or object crosses the line, the event is detected. VIVOTEK's implementation of this feature detects line crossing from either the left or the right, or from either direction at once. In addition to obvious security applications, the Field Detection and Line Crossing could be used to demarcate a zone in the field of view corresponding to an area in physical space where access is restricted.

The Object Counting feature is particularly valuable

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for retail applications, providing quantitative data on variables such as in-store traffic and shopper behavior, as well as for transport-related applications, where the function can be used to track the number of passengers, vehicles, and so forth. Software accessing the precise numerical data provided by the Object Counting algorithm can then provide a reliable basis for users to make business decisions, improve service, increase operational efficiency, perform in-depth analysis, and more.

In the business realm, these three

key functions aid to improve the customer experience, adjust staffing levels, or determine sales conversion rates, among many other possibilities.

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IVOTEK Executive Vice President Steve Ma remarked, “The use of surveillance cameras is expanding from their traditional role in security to business applications. VIVOTEK is leading this trend in a big way with our on-camera video content analysis and the VIVOTEK Application Development Plat-

form. We can't wait to see the powerful software plug-ins that developers are going to create using this combination-and the benefits they will bring to retailers and other customers around the world.”

The full VIVOTEK video content analysis suite, including Field Detection, Line Crossing Detection, and Object Counting modules, is available immediately on VIVOTEK's MD8562, FE8174/74V, and FE8173 cameras. The company plans to integrate Field Detection and Line Crossing functions in other camera models in the near future.

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aytec has welcomed the arrival of 5 high-calibre graduates as part of a new Graduate Trainee Programme, who will support and foster Raytec’s growth and commitment to lighting innovation for security and safety critical applications.

The new graduates, Ben Chipping, Callum Ryder, Deepak Ghosh, Jazmin Adams and Michael Steel, will engage in a two year programme of exciting live projects in different areas of the business, taking on roles in sales, market-

ing, product design and R&D. The introduction of the programme further demonstrates Raytec’s commitment to investing in people, and the

graduates arrive full of new ideas and with the enthusiasm, drive and creativity necessary to make a significant impact on business growth & profitability, as well as nurturing their own professional development during the course of the programme.

Ben, Callum, Deepak, Jazmin and Michael, who will all be initially based in the UK (headquarters), are excited to join Raytec and are looking forward to making a positive impact on the business.

DIGIEVER Supports 60FPS Camera Recording and Monitoring on Local Display and Remote Web Browsers

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ER’s decoding technology and integrating ability with IP cameras.

With the increased requirements of higher image quality, DIGIEVER NVR can perform high detailed videos in high-speed environments with various IP cameras such as AXIS, Bosch and VIVOTEK to capture fast-moving objects

for diverse monitoring applications such as casinos, bank counters, transaction points, highway, athletics activities etc.

In addition, DIGIEVER is the first video surveillance company supporting 60fps liveview and playback on local display, which users no need to buy extra PC for monitoring. With

hardware decode technology, users can experience real-time local display performance of DIGIEVER NVR with non-drop frames. Furthermore, users can use previous frame and next frame buttons to check detailed information of recorded videos when using frame by frame playback.

Major U.S. Retailers Advancing Z-Wave Adoption

Online And Brick-And-Mortar Leaders Expand Z-Wave Offerings; 300th Member Company Joins The Z-Wave Alliance

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-Wave, the world's most broadly adopted wireless protocol for smart home control, is experiencing a surge of market expansion as a result of new products and systems brought to consumers by several of America's largest retailers.

Smart home solutions powered by Z-Wave have been recently introduced

by Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer; Lowes, the world's second largest home improvement retailer; and Staples, the largest brick and mortar chain of office supplies, and third leading online retailer in the U.S. While many Z-Wave products have long been available at retail stores and online, the power of these retail leaders is making Z-Wave technology into a household name.

Among the most recent of these introductions is Wink, a new smart home system offered by Home Depot, developed in collaboration between General Electric and Quirky, a leader in novel manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing. Because Wink supports the Z-

Wave protocol, which offers cross-brand interoperability, Home Depot, the largest home improvement chain in the U.S., will now be providing consumers with a selection of Z-Wave devices, from a variety of leading brands, that will all work together seamlessly with the Wink system.

Similarly, office-supply giant Staples, which released its own Staples Connect home and office automation platform in November 2013, recently expanded the system with additional hardware partners, and a broad retail rollout to over 500 stores nationwide.

Like Wink, the Staples Connect Hub supports Z-Wave and works with certified Z-Wave products, including door locks, lighting controls, thermostats, sensors and the new Z-Wave smoke detector from First Alert. Together, these products would comprise a typical Staples Connect bundle.

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company's Irishome control platform.

The Lowes Iris system is the first smart home system to offer an intelligent garage controller: Linear’s GD00Z, the first UL-compliant Z-Wave controller for legacy garage-door openers.

According to Mark Walters, Chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance, the growing in-store presence of smart home productsis a testament to Z-Wave's overall market impact. “Z-Wave is clearly fuelling growth in the smart home sector,” says Walters, “Established retailers like Home Depot, Lowes, Staples, and Amazon are finding out what companies like; ADT, Nexia, Vivint, AT&T and many others already know that most consumers surveyed would like to have smart home conveniences, especially when they are as easy and accessible as Z-Wave. Whether purchased through retailers, service providers or security installers, Z-Wave control, with its combination of simplicity, power and choice, is what consumers are asking for.”

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mentioned market leaders in the smart home space; it is also the driving force in new home control start-ups that have captured the imagination of consumers and the technology world. Recent examples include crowd-sourced companies like SmartThings, newly acquired

by Samsung Electronics, and Piper, recently acquired by iControl Networks.

These consumer-friendly smart home systems, along with those from WeBee, Cloud Media, Revolv, and many others, have been able to get to market and succeed through the ease of entry and broad existing ecosystem offered by Z-Wave technology.

That ecosystem continues to expand, as the Z-Wave Alliance has just welcomed its 300th member. “That’s 300 companies offering all types of Z-Wave products and services for the smart home, currently over 1,100 choices, and growing,” says Walters, “Future-proof is a major selling point for consumers and installers alike, and thanks to Z-Wave's extensive compatibilities, new Z-Wave products will always work with Z-Wave products that are already in place.”

Walters sees Z-Wave’s growing retail presence organically building the technology’s brand-name recognition.

“Consumers have started asking for ZWave by name, and increasingly associate Z-Wave with smart devices, the way that Intel was associated with PCs in their era,” he says, “Few people had any idea what was inside their computers until the ‘Intel Inside’ marketing campaign highlighted exactly what was powering these devices. As the smart home market continues to expand through mainstream retail channels, consumers will become more aware of the various platforms available. We expect that Z-Wave, based on its performance, features, and wide range of choices, will continue to be the name they look for.

Since its introduction to the market in 2003, Z-Wave has been the wireless technology of choice for the residential and commercial security markets. ZWave is the technology used by all major home security providers for lighting, locks and thermostats. Z-Wave technology also enjoys extensive presence in hospitality industry, home and commer-

cial energy management, as well as solutions for the growing senior monitoring sector. Adopted by over 300 worldwide market leaders, Z-Wave is fully interoperable between all brands and is fully backward-compatible between versions.

Because it operates in the sub-GHz band, Z-Wave control experiences no 2.4 GHz interference, and because it is a mesh-networking technology, operating range is expanded with every device in the network. Z-Wave’s industry-leading low energy consumption allows sensors and other battery-operated devices the longest, most reliable performance between battery changes.

Z-Wave technology is an open internationally recognized ITU standard (G.9959). It is the leading wireless home control technology in the market today, with over 1100 certified interoperable products worldwide. Represented by the Z-Wave Alliance, and supported by more than 300 companies around the world, the standard is a key enabler of smart living solutions for home safety and security, energy, hospitality, office and light commercial applications.

NEC Ranks First in NIST Fingerprint Matching Technology Benchmark Test

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EC Corporation’s fingerprint identification technology has garnered the top place for matching accuracy in the Proprietary Fingerprint Template Test (PFT II), a benchmark test conducted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to measure performance of fingerprint matching software by utilizing vendor proprietary fingerprint templates (*1).

The test evaluated one-to-one verification matching accuracy against 120,000-subject datasets consisting of a wide range of fingerprint data collected for official uses.

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removal algorithm, NEC succeeded in accurately matching even low-quality fingerprints used for the NIST tests, which usually resulted in matching errors when using previous technologies, making highly accurate personal identification a reality.

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tems for managing personal-identification operations and preventing leakage of critical information. To address these rigid requirements, security providers around the world depend on personal identification using fingerprints, which are characterized by their uniqueness and permanence, as a highly reliable and useful identification method that is applicable for a wide range of purposes.

“For more than 40 years, NEC has been developing fingerprint identification technologies as one of its key technologies for realizing a safe and secure society and has deployed systems based on these identification technologies in more than 40 countries around the

world,” said Hiroshi Suzuki, General Manager, 2nd Government and Public Solutions Division, NEC Corporation, “The same technology used for these tests has been applied to NEC’s Hybrid Finger Identification Products (*2), a solution that combines fingerprint and finger vein identification, to provide even higher accuracy matching in order to further enhance security for government agencies and enterprises.”

Going forward, NEC will pursue further improvement of its fingerprint identification technology and contribute to the building of a safe and secure society by promoting the global sales and development of products and services based on

advanced biometric technologies.

NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world. By providing a combination of products and solutions that cross utilize the company’s experience and global resources, NEC’s advanced technologies meet the complex and everchanging needs of its customers. NEC brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses and society. (*1) Results shown from the Proprietary Fingerprint Template Evaluation II (PFT II) do not constitute endorsement of any particular system by the U. S. Government. (*2) Hybrid Finger Identification Products.

Multi-Application Detection Equipment Expected to Address New Airport Security Threats

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Due to new and evolving security threats to the aviation industry, in July 2014, Department of Homeland Security officials announced new screening measures on international flights into the US in response to concerns that terrorist are planning to carry out attacks on aircraft or at airports using body-borne improvised explosives devices (BBIED).

Today, a combination of checkpoint screening equipment is used to screen for explosives, including backscatter Xray, millimeter-wave scanners, metal detectors, and explosives trace detectors.

Due to privacy and medical concerns related to the use of backscatter and millimeter-wave technologies, regula-

tors have prohibited more invasive X-ray screening of passengers that can detect BBIEDs like the high energy X-ray systems used by customs agencies to detect drugs or other contraband hidden within the body. In response to these new security threats, passengers, their luggage and electronic devises are being subjected to enhanced explosives screening with existing trace and X-ray detection equipment. Passengers are also required to turn on all electronic devices to ensure they are not being used as remote detonators for BBIEDs. Currently, these new screening measures only apply to flights into the US from Europe and the Middle East; however, IHS expects these screening measures to be implemented in other regions as the threat of BBIEDs increases worldwide. Due to the current limitations of X-ray based screening equipment in detecting BBIEDs, IHS

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expects airports to increasingly turn to desktop and hand-held trace detection technologies to screen for explosive residue. Because of this, multi-application detection equipment is expected to be the second fastest growing detection type over the next four years with a CAGR of 6.3%.

As threats to the airports industry have evolved, so too have the technologies used to detect these threats. Much like the evolution of other aviation threats (i.e., the threat of liquid, aerosols, and gel explosives, shoe bombs, and underwear bombs), the threat of BBIEDs will have to be addressed with a combination of technologies and regulations that meet the health, safety, and privacy demands of passengers and regulators.

The airport checkpoint market is poised to see continued growth as airports, airlines, and regulators look for the best solution to the threat from BBIEDs.

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Education, Enforcement Campaign to Ensure Product Conformance

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NVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it is launching a proactive education and enforcement campaign designed to ensure that all claims of ONVIF conformance by manufacturers of IP-based physical security products are valid.

The education and enforcement initiative aims to further protect the ONVIF brand and more preemptively monitor ONVIF’s copyrights, trademarks and logos on an ongoing basis. The campaign will also help further educate the manufacturing community about the specific requirements of compliance and their ability to advertise individual products as ONVIF conformant.

The only method of determining a product’s conformance is through a

listing on the ONVIF website, where conformant products can be easily searched using a variety of criteria.

An entry on the ONVIF website signifies that the product has undergone ONVIF’s comprehensive testing and conformance process, and has been individually certified by ONVIF as conformant. There are currently more than 3,300 individual conformant products listed.

“We recognize that the credibility of the ONVIF brand is crucial to the success of the standard and the organization going forward, therefore we take the protection of this brand very seriously,” said Per Björkdahl, Chairman, ONVIF Steering Committee, “Our objective with this enforcement campaign is to reinforce to the market that the ONVIF name con-

tinues to represent interoperability to the market.”

To augment these efforts, earlier this year ONVIF introduced a new level of membership to provide access to the ONVIF test tool, which is used to test the validity of product conformance.

This Observer membership level allows consultants, systems integrators and media organizations to individually validate the conformance of a specific product to a particular ONVIF Profile.

“As a member driven organization we rely very heavily on the efforts of our members to help us develop policies and procedures that ensure the success of ONVIF, both for its members and for the industry at large,” said Stuart Rawling, Vice Chairman, ONVIF Communication Committee.

Dahua Provides Open Access to HDCVI Technology for HDcctv at 2.0 Implementers HDcctv AT 2.0-compliant cameras transmit high-fidelity HD surveillance video over any legacy coaxial cable, with 100% multi-vendor plug ‘n’ play up-the-coax remote control

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he HDcctv Alliance announces that video surveillance technology leader Zhe Jiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd., has opened its patented HDCVI technology – the basis for the HDcctv AT 2.0 standard – to the global video surveillance industry, through the HDcctv Alliance Member Intellectual Property Agreement.

First introduced in late 2012, HDC-

VI technology transmits HDTV signals over any legacy CCTV cabling infrastructure. The HDcctv Alliance ratified HDcctv AT 2.0 in February 2014. HDcctv AT 2.0 compliance ensures 100% plug ‘n’ play remote control of any camera from any compliant DVR, no matter which manufacturers.

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multi-year head start over all other analogue HD video surveillance solutions. It is the only solution available as a global standard, with a complete compliance certification regime. While other semiconductor manufacturers are racing to catch up to the analogue HD surveillance transmission market opened by HDCVI, each of these other solutions is proprietary to just one manufacturer. Never

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before has a sole-source, proprietary transmission solution gained prevalence in the surveillance industry. Out-of-thebox plug ‘n’ play remote control over legacy CCTV infrastructure is a compelling convenience for installers and operators of HD surveillance systems. Therefore, HDcctv AT 2.0 and its successors, all based on HDCVI, appear to be most likely to succeed among the various analogue transmission solutions in development.”

“There is no doubt that the security market is moving quickly to HD surveillance,” said Dr. Jon Hwang, CEO of Eyenix Corporation, “As an Image Signal Processor (ISP) vendor, Eyenix will implement whatever local-site transport technologies our customers need. To manage our design cost for any given technology, it is important for there to be a global standard that eliminates uncertainty.”

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“Dahua developed HDCVI technology to help our growing customer base to enjoy more of the benefits of HD IP surveillance. We recognize that customers want all equipment to be 100% multi-vendor plug ‘n’ play, rather than using single-source, proprietary solutions that may not work together. Dahua’s strategy is, therefore, aimed to maximize the return on our investment in HDCVI, and in doing so make the technology readily available to other manufacturers – even our direct competitors.

“For these reasons, Dahua has decided to issue licenses under RAND (reasonable and non-discriminatory) terms to other, reciprocating Steering and Manufacturing Members of the HDcctv Alliance. Dahua’s policy is as follows: semiconductor manufacturers implementing the HDcctvAT 2.0 standard independently are asked to pay a license fee on a RAND basis, while HDCVI licenses for implementing the HDcctv AT 2.0 standard are open free of charge to authorized equipment makers, per the HDcctv Alliance Members I.P. Agreement to which Dahua is a signatory.

We look forward to collaborating with our partners in the HDcctv Alliance to further accelerate the global migration to HD IP surveillance.”

– Mr. Zhu Jiangming Dahua Executive Vice President and Principal Inventor, Seminal HDCVI Patents

ard for HD surveillance local-site transport,” said Young-Jun Yoo, Nextchip Strategic Marketing Director, “In the

long term, Nextchip recognizes the importance of all vendors supporting a single global standard.”

Sustained Growth Set for the Latin American Video Surveillance Market

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he Latin American video surveillance equipment market is forecast to see annual average growth rates of over 14%. This is despite ongoing economic uncertainty and civil unrest in Brazil, Latin America’s largest economy according to recently published estimates from IHS Inc. (NYSE:IHS).

The Brazilian market remains the largest, accounting for 40% of revenues in Latin America and is characterized by the presence of numerous strong local suppliers; in fact local suppliers account for 5 of the larg-

est 10 suppliers of video surveillance equipment to Brazil.

The total Latin American market for CCTV and video surveillance equipment is estimated to have been worth $565.3 million in 2013.

Other key findings of the report include: ● Both Chile and Peru are expected to see strong growth over the next five years. Both markets have been hailed as very business friendly with some of the lowest levels of import duties in Latin America. Moreover, a stable

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economic outlook and a flourishing mining sector are expected to attract future foreign investment. ● The overall market has tipped in favor of network equipment (by supplier revenues) for the first time, despite the large focus on analogue equipment that exists in many regions. ● Supply to the Latin America market is not as fragmented as that of other geographic regions. The top 15 suppliers accounted for 68.5% of the market in 2013.

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VTEL, INC., the IP video surveillance solutions provider, has announced that it has completed the integration of DVTEL’s ioimage analytics with the SureView Systems Immix software platform.

The integration of the two advanced technologies allows joint customers to tap into new opportunities to monitor perimeters and outdoor areas with increased reliability. Functionalities include the ability to display live or recorded video, send ioimage auto PTZ commands and set preset positions for cameras in real-time.

Sureview’s Immix platform consolidates a wide range of security products into one simple operator interface to increase usability and situational awareness. Designed for command centers and central stations, Immix enables cus-

tomers and partners to gain a complete view over a facility’s security infrastructure while enhancing protection of people and assets.

“This strategic partnership provides more open systems options and feature sets to best serve DVTEL and SureView customers across the globe,” said Rob Hile, Director of Strategic Accounts, SureView Systems, “By integrating with DVTEL’s ioimage product line, we provide customers with a layered security software package that delivers enhanced usability and greater situational awareness to better manage perimeter security risks.”

DVTEL’s ioimage cameras and encoders deliver intelligent video detection solutions to increase the probability of detection and lower false alarm rates.

DVTEL also offers visual and thermal

cameras for customers requiring detection and video analytics in low-light or zero-light environments. The smart cameras work independently or as a complement to perimeter intrusion detection sensors and other technologies. DVTEL’s ioimage video analytics line, targeted at the remote monitoring, critical infrastructure and perimeter security markets, is a fast growing segment of the total video surveillance solution offered by DVTEL. “Close partnerships with technology partners like SureView Systems expand user flexibility by offering our customers more choices to expand their security infrastructure,” said Maor Mishkin, Director and Product Champion of Video Analytics, DVTEL, “DVTEL offers a wide variety of technologies to deliver a customized video analytics solution within a seamless, integrated system.”

Two Benchmark Innovation Awards for Milestone Systems XProtect Corporate Video Management Software and REDHAWK GPS/ Laser Sensor Map Tracking Integration add value for security solutions

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ilestone Systems has received two Benchmark Innovation Awards, which were announced and presented at the IFSEC trade show in London this year. Nominations for the awards were requested from the industry at large by Benchmark Magazine, the only print

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recommendations as a result. XProtect® Corporate VMS received praise, especially for the rules functionality in its Management Client which provides unlimited flexibility for customizing a security installation to the specific needs of each customer. There were so many

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other positive features in the VMS to describe from the tests that the write-up required two parts published over several issues.

When XProtect Corporate received its award nominations from security professionals, Benchmark was therefore aware of the software’s unique attributes, with expert knowledge as to how it operates.

Pete Conway, Editor of Benchmark Magazine said, “Innovation has become our watchword, with the Benchmark Innovation Awards devised to reward the innovations which solve problems faced when designing and implementing a security solution, which add to the degree of security offered, or which increase the range of real-world benefits on offer.”

To be worthy of consideration for one of these awards, it is stated clearly

in the nomination form that devices or systems must include a specific feature or function that ranks as innovative. Devices or software which add functionality and bring together other established systems are also considered.

Milestone XProtect Corporate video management software is open platform in its architecture which means that it is easily integrated with other systems or devices using the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit (MIP SDK). One example of such a value-adding solution won the Benchmark Innovation Award for the intruder alarm category this year: REDHAWK, developed by The HawkEye Effect, maps and tracks multiple intruders to a precise GPS coordinate.

Jeffrey Blair, CEO of The HawkEye Effect explains, “REDHAWK’s innova-

tion is to free up the function of tracking from the camera and instead use the laser sensor together with a precise GPS mapping solution. The intelligent map receiving the information from the Optex REDSCAN detector takes control via the Milestone VMS and instructs the cameras to look at the exact location, enabling it to stitch views together and smoothly track multiple targets in outdoor or indoor environments.”

“Milestone is thrilled to receive not just one, but two Benchmark Innovation Awards in 2014! This recognizes all the hard work we do on XProtect Corporate to make it the world’s leading video management software and the best open platform for innovative integrations with partner systems and devices,” says John Blem, Chief Product Officer at Milestone Systems.

Seagate Ships World’s First 8TB Hard Drives 8TB hard drives boast ultra-high capacity, energy-efficiency and the lowest TCO in the industry

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eagate Technology plc (NASDAQ : STX), a world leader in storage solutions, has announced it is shipping the world’s first 8TB hard disk drive. An important step forward in storage, the 8TB hard disk drive provides scale-out data infrastructures with supersized-capacity, energy-efficiency and the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) in the industry for cloud content, object storage and back-up disaster recovery storage.

“As our world becomes more mobile, the number of devices we use to create and consume data is driving an explosive growth in unstructured data.

This places increased pressure on cloud builders to look for innovative ways to

build cost-effective, high capacity storage for both private and cloud-based data centers,” said Scott Horn, Seagate Vice President of Marketing, “Seagate is poised to address this challenge by offering the world’s first 8TB HDD, a groundbreaking new solution for meeting the increased capacities needed to support the demand for high capacity storage in a world bursting with digital creation, consumption and long-term storage.”

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increasing amount of unstructured data in an industry-standard 3.5-inch HDD. Providing up to 8TB in a single drive slot, the drive delivers maximum rack density, within an existing footprint, for the most efficient data center floor space usage possible.

“Public and private data centers are grappling with efficiently storing massive amounts of unstructured digital content,” said John Rydning, IDC’s Research Vice President for hard disk drives, “Seagate’s new 8TB HDD provides IT managers with a new option

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for improving storage density in the data center, thus helping them to tackle one of the largest and fastest growing data categories within enterprise storage economically.”

The 8TB hard disk drive increases system capacity using fewer components for increased system and staffing efficiencies while lowering power costs.

With its low operating power consumption, the drive reliably conserves energy thereby reducing overall operating costs. Helping customers economically store data, it boasts the best Watts/ GB

for enterprise bulk data storage in the industry.

Outfitted with enterprise-class reliability and support for archive workloads, it features multi-drive RV tolerance for consistent enterprise-class performance in high density environments. The drive also incorporates a proven SATA 6Gb/s interface for cost-effective, easy system integration in both private and public data centers.

Seagate is shipping the drive to select customers now with wide scale availability next quarter.

Smart Card Shipments to Rise by 2.1 Billion Units by 2019

lobal unit shipments of smart cards are expected to rise by 2.1 billion from 2014 through 2019 – about equal to the combined populations of China, the United States, Indonesia and Brazil,

according to IHS Technology (NYSE: IHS) Smart card shipments in 2019 will rise to 10.9 billion units, up from 8.8 billion in 2014, as shown in the attached

figure. To put this in perspective, the number of smart cards shipped in 2019 alone will allow each of the world’s 7.6 billion projected inhabitants to obtain 1.4 smart cards during the year.

“The key end-user sectors that will drive growth over the next five years include payment and banking, e-government, and healthcare and transportation,” said Don Tait, senior digital & ID market analyst at IHS, “The market will expand despite declines in subscriber identification cards (SIM), which are used in mobile phones. Slowing growth in mobile phones will cause SIM card shipments to flatten or decline.”

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sia plays a key role in driving growth of the overall smart card market. Undoubtedly countries like China, India and Indonesia will be crucial to the overall health of the smart card market over the next five years. MoreSeptember 2014

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over, electronic passports are contributing particularly high volumes for the Asian market. In fact, the Asia-Pacific region accounted for the highest number of ePassport shipments in 2013.

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potential threat to smart card growth within the payment and banking, egovernment, and healthcare and transportation sectors is the trend toward multiapplication cards and mobile devices.

Multi-application cards combine multiple functions onto a single device, reducing the need for multiple cards and cutting down shipments. Mobile devices such as smartphones increasingly are incorporating devices like Near Field Communication (NFC) chips, which perform electronic commerce and other functions that compete with smart cards.

However, IHS believes that despite the trend toward multi-application cards within the three sectors, enough growth potential exists to offset the drift toward

multi-application credentials.

This is the 12th dedicated report on the market for smart cards and smart card ICs from IHS. The report contains detailed market splits in terms of the installed base of smart cards; smart cards shipped annually, card replacement rates, and smart card IC shipments revenues as well as average selling prices.

It also identifies key trends and opportunities in fast-developing sectors such as payment and banking, identification and machine-to-machine (M2M).

OnSSI’s New Licensing Structure Further Stimulates the Migration to IP

One-to-one-to-many analog-to-IP encoder licensing structure results in significant cost reductions

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nSSI announces a new licensing structure that effectively accelerates the migration from analog to IP video surveillance operations. The licensing is based on a one-to-one-tomany licensing structure whereby only one license is required for each encoder IP address, regardless of the number of analog cameras connected to the encoder. This provides analog system owners with a highly cost-efficient incentive to implement their migration from analog to IP functionality without having to rip and replace legacy edge devices and cabling infrastructure.

“Our new licensing structure provides users employing analog cameras and infrastructure with a compelling incentive to migrate their surveillance operations to an IP platform employing the power of our Ocularis VMS solution,” said Ken LaMarca, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, OnSSI, “By greatly reducing the licensing costs associated

with individual analog cameras by requiring only one license per encoder IP address, OnSSI opens up a whole new level of IP efficiency and functionality for the large population of analog system users, while further amortizing prior capital investments in their surveillance systems.”

Ocularis from OnSSI delivers innovative VMS capabilities that change the rules for system design, implementation, operation and scalability. It provides new benchmarks in performance and efficiency with a truly open platform that enables higher levels of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) integration with industry leading video and access solutions.

OnSSI offers breakthrough VMS technology that’s field proven at tens of thousands of installations globally.

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ers open architecture, scalability and superior process automation. Ocularis is available as a stand-alone software solution, or pre-installed in best-inbreed servers to simplify implementation – with extreme cost-efficiency while affording future expansion. For remote applications, Ocularis Web and Mobile utilizes OnSSI’s High Definition Interactive Streaming (HDIS) to provide the fastest and highest resolution mobile and web access video delivery solution available.

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COP Security Announces New Nexus IP Surveillance Range

Complimenting their popular range of analogue and HD-SDI CCTV products, professional trade only CCTV security products distributor COP Security, has announced the release of ‘Nexus’, a brand new range of IP cameras and NVRs einforcing COP’s position as one of the UK and Europe’s leading CCTV distributors, the Nexus IP camera and NVR range offers products suitable for easy installation by those familiar with IP and those new to the technology.

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Offering Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), up to 3 Megapixel digital imaging and large storage capability, the high-performance Nexus IP camera range delivers installation flexibility with true ‘Plug and Play’ connectivity. Ensuring compatibility and interoperability between products (regardless of manufacturer), all COP Nexus IP products have been designed to be compliant to ONVIF, the open global standard for the interface of IP-based physical security products.

Whether the requirement is for an IR mini dome, vandal resistant dome, IR vandal resistant dome, internal dome

or IR bullet camera, each model in the Nexus IP range offers exceptional image quality, in addition to dual streaming and wide dynamic range (WDR).

All Nexus IP cameras offer a 1.3 or 3 Megapixel options and a large range of lens sizes, including motorised versions controlled via an NVR. The entire range is also equipped with day/ night imaging with IR cut, digital WDR and IP66 weatherproof housing. Higher specification Nexus IP cameras include features such as alarms, microphone input and micro SD card support to afford direct backup in the event that a network becomes unstable.

Alongside the range of static IP cameras, COP will also be introducing two new high specification Nexus IP IR PTZ domes. Both PTZ domes feature 2 Megapixel capabilities and offer a 20x optical zoom lens (+16x digital). They also come as standard with powerful IR LED illuminators capable of reaching up to 150m at full power, whilst the top of the range dome also offers an auto tracking feature and wiper.

Supporting the range of IP cameras, COP are releasing a range of seven Nexus NVRs. Utilising WD Purple hard drives for the ultimate in surveillance recording, the choice of 4 to 256-channel Nexus NVRs feature a stack of high-performance features.

These include, PoE with ‘Plug and Play’ setup, smart search, PC/ Mac compatibility, range of smartphone/ tablet apps, and for ease of installation, all NVRs are supplied with central management (CMS) software included as standard.

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If it has value, it will be stolen his holds especially true for luxury and lifestyle products. For this reason, Geutebruck provides security solutions for Stadt-Parfümerie Pieperoutlets, Germany's largest owner-operated perfume chain.

Founded in 1931 as ‘Seifen Pieper,’ today the company offers a wide range of branded products. None of the big names are missing. The 130 perfumeries sell the highest quality products,

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presenting perfume, cosmetics, toiletries and extensive beauty accessories in an attractive setting. The offer is not only popular, but also very ‘hands on’ and thus relatively easily stolen. The company has tackled this problem with a video security concept that is based on deterrence as well as the efficient resolution of theft. Wellmann security technology has designed a modern security concept for this application, which was transferred relatively easily to all stores. The majority of the projects is now complete, all others are in the works.

On average, 10 to 16 cameras were installed in each perfumery. Each camera was positioned to capture critical

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areas. This is not done secretively, but rather as ostentatiously as possible. As soon as customers enter the store they see the multi-monitor operation in the entrance, providing an effective deterrent to potential thieves.

IDIS Completes Successful Integration of DirectIP™ and SureView’s Immix® CS/CC

Collaboration offers customers a powerful unified monitoring platform together with high performance fullHD surveillance DIS has announced the completion of integration between its total surveillance offering, DirectIP and SureView’s Immix® CS/CC video centric alarm monitoring platform, which correlates and manages unlimited video and other security systems alarms into a single unified platform.

IDIS customers can now harness the power and high-performance DirectIP surveillance through their partner alarm receiving centres, central stations or inhouse command centres.

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rectIP video surveillance features from the Immix® platform, including live view with multi-layout, playback, twoway audio with remote alarm notification and instant video verification.

Brian Song, Managing Director, IDIS Europe, commented: “We are committed to ensuring DirectIP customers realise industry-leading performance together with a low cost of ownership.

The integration with Immix® achieves this by allowing for a more cost effective and streamlined approach to managing and monitoring multiple security alarms through one user interface.”

Chris Eckersley, Sales Director at SureView, added: “The integration with

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DirectIP demonstrates our commitment to offering our customers the most innovative and powerful technologies in the market. DirectIP offers industry-leading full-HD performance delivering tangible benefits to a wide range of businesses.”

IDIS offers DirectIP as an end-toend solution, comprising a range of cameras, monitors, NVRs and comprehensive video management software.

DirectIP delivers unrivalled plug-andplay simplicity, combined with highestquality performance and industry-leading pricing levels.

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Lambeth Council’s Public Safety CCTV System Selects Redvision PTZ Cameras Following Extensive Field Trials

Lambeth Council is investing in a state-of-the-art, central monitoring facility, controlling 479 CCTV surveillance cameras in the Clapham and Brixton districts of London he CCTV system, watched by a team of highly trained operators, enables an immediate and proportional response to crime and disorder.

In the riots of 2011, the Lambeth CCTV system helped secure a higher conviction rate than the national average, and has subsequently become a reference site for many other UK councilrun CCTV systems.

Kevin White, CCTV Development Manager, explains: “Lambeth is a densely populated inner city borough with a population of over 300,000. The council’s priority is public safety and we work with the police and other agencies to prevent crime wherever possible, protect victims of crime and increase the personal safety of Lambeth residents, businesses and visitors. Trained opera-

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tors spot suspicious activity and respond to incidents immediately. We provide high-quality video evidence of criminal activity and incidents for prosecution purposes and we support police investigations when required.”

Paul Hucker, MD of Redvision added: “Our X-SERIES™ cameras demonstrated their worth in stringent field trials and have earned their place in Lambeth’s highly effective CCTV system. Redvision is proud to play a pivotal role in such a high profile CCTV installation and one which has become the blueprint for many local authority systems across the UK.”

Grade 3 ShockTec™ Plus Added to the Digital ShockTec™ Range from RISCO Group

Global integrated security solutions provider, RISCO Group, has introduced a new Grade 3 digital shock detector, ShockTec Plus to their popular ShockTec range ell known for providing exceptional false alarm immunity, the ShockTec range uses two separate channels of simultaneous digital sampling of the shock signal, with each channel amplified at different gain levels. This technology provides a wide dynamic range of the sampled signal, enabling extremely precise signal measurement and analysis.

If an intruder attempts to force, smash drill or even saw through a ShockTec detector protected window, door, wall or roof, the break-in is detected via a digital

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microprocessor which analyses the vibration signal received from a piezo electric sensor, and an alarm trigger is activated.

For increased accuracy, on-board digital signal processing differentiates between naturally caused vibrations, filtering out frequencies that cannot be caused by an illegal entry attempt.

Two detectors in one, ShockTec Plus models include two reed switches, one door/ window magnet and the second for detecting magnet tampers.

ShockTec Plus detects the vibrations caused from intrusion attempts by force and activates an alarm while the intruder is still outside ~ providing unparalleled and uninterrupted perimeter protection. ShockTec Plus can be connected to two separate zones in a control panel and any attempt to defeat the detector by using large magnets will cause a tamper alarm.

Video Analytics in Perfection ~ at Security Essen

Exclusively at Security Essen, ViDiCore GmbH will present an innovation for the retail sector ~ a new retail software for analyzing customer behavior and statistical evaluations hether large retail chains, single stores or small corner shops, the new retail software which will be intro-

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duced at Security Essen on Stand 521 in Hall 2, is perfectly applicable in the entire retail market.

With functions like customer counting, queue management, customer path-, display window- or hot spot analytics, the software acquires all relevant data to improve customer satisfaction and thus increases sales.

The software can be connected to checkout systems, weather or traffic data, which allows even more detailed analytics.

But not only a large amount of data is acquired; a statistical evaluation and graphical illustration – for example in the form of a head map – takes place as well. Thus, at only one glance you see all the desired information. Furthermore the software is very user friendly at a favourable price.

In addition ViDiCore will showcase its RIVA IP camera line focusing on high quality compact cameras, which can be perfectly used in small shops or in the home security sector. The intelligent video analytics, powered by VCA Technology, is already integrated in all cameras as a standard feature at no extra cost.

The stand will be supported by the ViDiCore VMS partners Cubitech, Axxon Soft and Luxriot, the technology partner Veracity and VCA Technology.

Surveon New 2 Megapixel Cameras Offer Quality, Reliability and Budget-Saving for the Mainstream Markets

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, announces seven

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new 2 megapixel cameras for its professional series he new models offer budget solutions with high quality images and the professional standard in design and production ~ ready for the megapixel surveillance trend in the mainstream markets.

With the advanced features such as PTZ for simultaneously pan, tilt and zoom, IP67 and IK10 for outdoor protection, and 3-axis for an easier and flexible hardware installation, the new Full HD cameras come in different types, including box, bullet and dome for indoor and outdoor utilities. The smaller size also allows the cameras to be fitted into the ceiling or wall in a visually unobtrusive manner.

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excellent image quality in both indoor and outdoor applications. With industrial-grade components, 3 years of warranty, and other advanced functions including auto WDR, H.264 high profile, ROI video cropping, and enhanced 2D/ 3D noise reduction, the new cameras offer good choices for professional applications such as retail, restaurant, SMB, school, and intelligent building.

All Surveon’s megapixel cameras support the ONVIF standards and are fully compatible with SurveonVMS and the major 3rd party VMS, giving partners a broad range of solution selections for their projects.

ment solution purpose built for remote video response centres (RVRCs) or central monitoring stations.

TeleEye JN300X series is an arrangement of 4, 8 and 16 channel ultra-high resolution DVRs. Delivering crystal clear recording quality, the systems achieve recording performance at 960x576 (PAL) and 960x480 (NTSC) in which the resolution is 33% higher than D1 recording.

All JN models support high-resolution analogue cameras up to 700TVL, giving superior images with greater detail. Created with straightforward, easyto-understand controls and user-friendly software interfaces, the JN Series is designed to further simplify the learning curve and streamline set-up configuration for users.

TeleEye JN300X Ultra HighResolution Surveillance Solution

Casper Wu, product manager of Surveon, said: “The megapixel camera deployments have expanded into the entry- to middle-level projects in the recent years. With our enhancement in product engineering, we are able to provide high quality yet lower cost Full HD cameras to meet the new market demands.”

Built-in with the new image processing engine, Surveon’s latest 2 megapixel professional cameras deliver

Available with sureGUARD compatibility ~ TeleEye video management centre solution Your 24-hour security expert ~ higher image quality and longer recording capacity eleEye is pleased to announce the availability of its latest JN300X series. A professional range of H.264based real time DVRs which supports 700TVL analogue cameras and is also compatible with TeleEye sureGUARD, innovative video management software ~ a professional video alarm manage-

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Highlights of the JN300X series include real-time capability of installing 8 internal hard disks to retain ultra-long 24x7 non-stop video recording. JN300X series is a solution that proves to be the best fit for a myriad of small business applications, including retail, leisure and property management and now compatible with sureGUARD the JN300X Series provides you with an affordable 24 hour security solution.

This complete range of JN Series DVRs support vital remote video monitoring by using PC and mobile devices with sureSIGHT and iView HD respectively.

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