In Security Magazine October 2020

ISSUE 47 OCTOBER 2020

INTELLIGENT INSIGHTS BOSCH MAKES DATA VISIBLE AND USABLE

8 INDUSTRY NEWS Latest developments in the industry

26 PLAIN SAILING

30 STORAGE SOLUTIONS

42 CAMERA INNOVATION

High performance and future-proof video security

The storage at the heart of HD surveillance

The latest Dallmeier “Panomera® S-Series”

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Bosch IP 3000i cameras. Extend smart video surveillance to general surveilance applications.

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ISSUE 47 OCTOBER 2020

Intelligent Insights BOSCH MAKES DATA VISIBLE AND USABLE

8 INDUSTRY NEWS Latest developments in the industry

26 PLAIN SAILING

30 STORAGE SOLUTIONS

High performance and future-proof video security

The storage at the heart of HD surveillance

42 CAMERA INNOVATION

The latest Dallmeier “Panomera® S-Series”

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Editor Chris Hewett editorial@mebmedia.co.uk Accounts Jay Kempisty accounts@mebmedia.co.uk

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Contents 4 Cover Story - Intelligent insights Bosch makes data visible and usable 8 Product & Industry News Latest development from the security industry 22 Closing the floodgates Building a watertight defence against an evolving cybersecurity threat 26 Plain sailing High performance and futureproof video security solutions

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30 Storage solutions The storage at the heart of enterprise HD surveillance 34 Security future-proofed Aperio® delivers integrated, wireless access control more cost efficiently than wired 38 Solar-powered security Energy efficient know-how behind your security 42 Bristles with innovations The latest generation of the Dallmeier “Panomera® S-Series” cameras

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COVER STORY

Intelligent Insights Bosch Building Technologies makes data visible and usable

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ntelligent Insights is a new software tool that brings together every element from scene to screen, from intelligent cameras enabling video data capture and interpretation, to the visualization and reporting of data in one simple overview.

Using data to improve security, safety, and business decisions has become increasingly important to the market and continues to grow.

Now, Bosch has introduced an affordable software solution called ‘Intelligent Insights’ that enables customers to use data in new ways.

It completes the data journey from scene to screen and helps users

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quickly understand the context of various situations, enabling them to make informed decisions. When, for example, the maximum number of people allowed to be in the area is reached, Intelligent Insights can immediately inform users. Intelligent Insights can be used standalone or seamlessly integrated with other systems to enhance situational awareness further.

From scene to screen Intelligent Insights uses Bosch cameras’ built-in intelligence (Video Analytics) to interpret video images and captures camera metadata from situations involving moving

objects, people counting, and crowd detection. The software tool then collects, aggregates, and displays this information using a series of pre-defined widgets enabling users to visualize and evaluate a complete scene from a simple overview screen. Based on this, users can react faster and more efficiently, making better-informed decisions and improving overall security and safety.

Usable data delivered in two ways Usable data can be visualized in two ways: As a widget and as a report.

All widgets are displayed in a simple, easy-to-read dashboard that allows

With the launch of Intelligent Insights, Bosch has introduced a new software solution that brings new insights to the security and safety industry. One that already adds value today, but will undoubtedly add more in the future. users to select and display only the widgets that they need at any given time. The report functions as a more detailed post-analysis, helping users adjust and alter actions in the future.

Series of capabilities Intelligent Insights comes with a series of widgets, all of which contribute to specific safety and security needs.

Area fill level, Occupancy counting, and Crowd detection

offer the ability to monitor and detect crowds accurately and count individuals and objects. The user can specify the desired occupancy rate of an area by determining the maximum number of people allowed to be in that area within a given time. In particular, Area fill level and Occupancy counting are becoming increasingly applicable as they can activate and trigger an external output device when the threshold is reached. This could be a simple

alert, a message displayed on a monitor at the entrance to inform visitors if they are allowed to enter, or a public announcement. This is very helpful when considering public health issues like the rapid spread of viruses such as COVID-19, in locations that can attract large numbers of people.

Intelligent Insights also offers Object counting and People counting.

Object counting enables users to accurately count the number of

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vehicles or customer-defined objects within the field of view of one or more cameras. It is ideal in situations with fast-moving objects, such as roads or crossroads, where traffic frequency rates must be tracked to determine data such as peak or low traffic periods. People counting is used to count individuals, for example, when entering or leaving a building. This widget can aggregate the counting information from multiple cameras to provide users with an early warning when a sudden increase of people is detected, indicating a potential security issue. Intelligent Insights uses only anonymous data from cameras, ensuring people’s privacy is protected at all times.

With the Object positioning widget, users can get a real-time overview of all objects moving in a certain area. This is especially helpful for applications such as perimeter protection. Based on their GPS position, which can be determined by cameras that feature built-in Video Analytics, the objects are plotted onto 6 | October 2020 | IN SECURITY

a map and classified with icons.

Future-proof solution Intelligent Insights starts with a basic license that includes all widgets and one dashboard, displaying 16 widgets. When needed, dashboards and widgets can be added according to customer needs and requirements.

Furthermore, when customers use Bosch Intelligent Video Analytics, output and data from the Camera Trainer technology (included in Intelligent Video Analytics) like counting statistics of customerspecific objects can be visualized and reported. All this, combined with new widgets and functionalities incorporated in forthcoming updates and versions, makes Intelligent Insights a future-proof solution.

Integration with BVMS Intelligent Insights is not only a powerful standalone software package but also designed for seamless integration. When integrated with the video

management system of Bosch (BVMS), users can manage their live and recorded video streams and Intelligent Insights data within one unified graphical user interface (GUI). This integration eliminates the need to switch between multiple applications to get a complete picture of the situation. Another advantage of the integration with BVMS is that customers can enhance their video security solution to an integrated security solution that covers intrusion detection with B and G Series and access control management with the Access Management System 3.0.

With the launch of Intelligent Insights, Bosch has introduced a new software solution that brings new insights to the security and safety industry. One that already adds value today, but will undoubtedly add more in the future.

For further information please visit www.boschbuildingtechnologies.com

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PRODUCT & INDUSTRY NEWS

Paxton introduce Net2 Checkpoint Control Paxton’s longstanding access control system Net2 receives its latest software update. The highly anticipated new feature Checkpoint Control supports COVID-secure sites and officially launched on the 24th September 2020. This additional functionality helps Net2 users to protect employees and visitors by monitoring and approving people as they enter buildings.

Throughout the first half of 2020 the creation of Checkpoint Control was underway, along with the unforeseen global spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.

During this time lockdown and social distancing restrictions in many countries heightened the need for the update to be rolled out globally, in a timely fashion.

Since then Paxton’s Development team have worked tirelessly preparing the release alongside other vital COVID-secure Net2 updates.

Paxton’s Global Product Manager Steve Rowlands said: “Access control is designed to manage user access throughout a building. This puts us in the fortunate position of having solutions readily available to help businesses become COVID-secure. We did not want to stop there though and have continued to adapt and innovate our solutions to meet the growing needs of businesses bringing workforces safely back into their premises”.

The Checkpoint Control functionality follows on from Paxton’s successful introduction of Net2 Occupancy Management and integration with thermal scanning hardware. Both were released for Net2 in July 2020.

These features work simply and seamlessly together to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 around populated buildings.

Steve Rowlands further explains “Net2 Checkpoint Control allows a site to assign temporary access levels to one or more users that will remain in place until they have either been manually validated or badged through a specific door. This will allow Net2 system administrators to ensure all staff and visitors pass through a designated checkpoint at a frequency that can be configured to suit the business requirements. It also offers the flexibility to split staff between multiple checkpoints to help maintain social distancing and not overrun an area”.

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Checkpoint Control works in just two simple steps: Step 1: System Setup Specific doors or areas of a building are designated as checkpoints, such as the main entrance or reception.

End users are then given access to that checkpoint using their normal access token, with the limited access point managed via the access permissions feature within the Net2 software.

Step 2: A manual or automated verification takes place to validate further site access Access can be verified manually in person or by using technology to support automated validation. The automated process works by identifying a person via their access credentials, which can then be followed by a thermal scan to further increase protection against the spread of Coronavirus. Once identity, and where relevant, an individual’s health and well-being has been approved, the checkpoint will validate and grant further building access.

Net2 v6.05 also includes new functionality to further enhance the Net2 Occupancy Management feature. New virtual traffic lights can be used on screens to indicate occupancy levels with no need for integrated traffic light hardware. This will further support social distancing by informing the end user of whether the current occupancy of the area they are about to enter is safe for them to do so, working alongside Checkpoint Control to reduce bottlenecks and overcrowding.

Occupancy Management override is also included in this new update. Should there be an emergency, this functionality allows selected people to enter an area that is at capacity, such as a first aider or senior manager.

Checkpoint Control and the new additions to Occupancy Management functionality are available exclusively with Net2 Pro software.

To find out further information on the new updates for Net2 check out the Net2 Access Control Software page on Paxton’s website www.paxton-access.com

New report: Access control trends in Europe, Middle East and Africa

Produced in conjunction with IFSEC Global, HID’s latest physical access control trend report reveals the opinions of security and facility managers and directors working across a wide range of industries in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Amongst its fascinating insights, the report details whether the industry is receptive to the security and ease-of-use benefits of more integrated, IP-based and

mobile-friendly access control solutions. Additionally, it highlights where end users ultimately see the benefits of future technologies To download the report https://info.hidglobal.com/202 008pacsemeanxtgenaccesswebgatedstateofpacs2020re port_LP-Request.html

Panasonic Security partners with A.I.Tech The Panasonic i-PRO X-Series cameras run Deep Learning AI applications on the edge for lower TCO and faster processing.

Panasonic today announced its collaboration with the software company A.I.Tech. It brings together i-PRO’s industry leading security cameras with built-in AI capabilities and groundbreaking intelligent applications to provide a range of business solutions based on deep learning, many applicable to the current COVID-19 environment.

The deep learning applications run directly on the cameras themselves, eliminating the need for additional servers for analytical calculations whilst maintaining the same high levels of accuracy. The benefits include lower total cost of ownership of security infrastructure, as well as faster processing and more immediate alarms, notifications or information from the applications.

A number of the AI applications can be used in the current pandemic to help manage social distancing, occupancy levels and the wearing of face masks.

Applications can also be used by retailers to enhance

the customer experience; in smart cities for traffic monitoring and smart parking; and by event organisers and transports hubs to monitor and ensure safety.

They are completely integrated with the recently introduced Panasonic i-PRO X-Series camera range with AI engine, which includes six new models in total: The 5MP resolution cameras went on sale in July and the 4K resolution cameras come to market in November. All are available with vandal resistant indoor and outdoor dome or box configurations.

“This combination of AI intelligence with our flexible and adaptable cameras offers a new generation of predictive business and security applications that will help our customers become more proactive in their daily operations,” said Gerard Figols, European Head of the Panasonic Security Business Unit. “With the Panasonic i-PRO security cameras being open for third parties to develop their own ideas, it’s just the beginning of a new era of intelligent applications.”

Further information at www.aitech.vision/en/products

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Solution heals a troubled building

Slovakian integrator RYS, recently deployed a system that provides a textbook example of how RFID access control can concretely improve people’s lives every day. Before automatic access control was introduced there, a Bratislava apartment building, known as ‘The Pentagon’, had suffered a reputation as a place to avoid.

Drug dealers, vandals, and a similar criminal element were a chronic presence, leaving residents constantly feeling unsafe in their own homes. Idesco customer RYS was contracted to design and deploy an RFID access control system to better guarantee safety and enhance the residents’ quality of life.

With over 30 years specialized experience in

residential building access control, RYS designed a solution and chose Idesco to supply the over 100 RFID readers to be deployed. Today, those readers control both ground floor access and section/hallway entrances on each floor. Elevator readers restrict residents’ access to their own floors. The system even restricts access to the building’s waste bins, ensuring their use only by its RFID tag-holding residents. Simultaneously, the entire system collects real time data about access events, including unclosed doors or unauthorized access attempts, to help strengthen prevention and control.

Due to the building’s history of vandalism, RYS recognized the importance of choosing readers capable of withstanding malicious impacts, moisture and dust.

Marcela Benuskova, RYS assistant project manager, comments that Idesco’s optical tamper proved better than many other readers whose manufacturers rely on mechanical tampers. Whereas alarms should be sent whenever a reader is intentionally mishandled, mechanical tampers trigger false alarms more often than those cued optically.

Marcela continues, “The technical solutions Idesco and RYS implemented, combined with the efforts of an excellent crisis management team, triggered almost unbelievable changes inside that apartment building. Our access control not only strengthened crime prevention immediately, but also empowered law enforcement in discouraging unwanted or illegal activity. As that building’s security increased, the market value of individual flats began trending upward.

Today, the building’s residents feel more safe; they have actually started thinking positively about their community’s future.”

Marcela Benuskova with RYS closes, “Idesco’s team is so nice to work with; they always respond fast, with a friendly, professional and positive attitude. Any technical question or problem gets looked at, given proper thought and action. They have always been open to, and repeatedly implemented, product changes we asked for.

For further information please visit www.idesco.fi

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Safety first for young mental health patients

IDIS video tech drives patient welfare at newly refurbished Hampshire care centre A national centre of excellence for children and young people with mental health needs has been secured by a comprehensive security system from IDIS, the largest in country video surveillance manufacturer in South Korea.

The £7 million refurbishment of Austen House, a 14-bed forensic hospital in Hampshire run by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, prioritised keeping both staff and patients safe from harm, given their specialised needs.

As the sole specialist National Health Service (NHS) unit of its kind in southern England, its refurbishment means vulnerable young people and their families no longer have to travel hundreds of miles to receive vital support.

Video surveillance was key to allow incidents to be investigated and care practices to be monitored and improved. The solution had to cover all social and communal areas with no blind spots, be easy for non-specialist staff to use, and would have to comply with NHS cybersecurity requirements.

Specialist security systems integrator ISD Tech selected IDIS technology as the best value and most robust solution, and one that would be the quickest and least disruptive to install.

Working with main contractor Kier Construction, ISD Tech and IDIS replaced an outdated security setup with an affordable cybersecure system which is easy to operate and maintain.

It allows caregivers a complete overview of all internal and external communal areas at Austen House, including education facilities, music and sensory spaces, a gym and an art studio, as well as higher-risk isolation rooms.

The enhanced video coverage improves both standards of care and accountability. It provides a complete record of events at the facility, making it easy for incidents to be investigated and video evidence to be provided, should it be required.

Almost 100 IDIS 12MP Super Fisheye cameras, plus a mix of 5MP bullet and PTZ cameras, connected to 32-channel NVRs guarantee evidential-standard video coverage with a 360º view of all communal areas, a choice of 6 view modes and the ability to dewarp footage 12 | October 2020 | IN SECURITY

after the event.

The 5MP bullet and PTZ cameras provide 24-hour coverage of the multi-use games area, gardens, car parks and perimeter. Built-in IR enables night-time image capture at distances of up to 30m, and the cameras enable intelligent functions such as active tampering alarms, motion detection, auto-tracking, and trip zones.

All the IDIS cameras benefit from true DirectIP® plug-and-play set-up, which allowed the ISD Tech engineers to complete their work ahead of schedule.

The ‘one-click’ set-up is faster and eliminates the cybersecurity risks associated with manual password entry. IDIS Smart Failover protection ensures 24/7 continued recording, even during network instability or drop-out. And, crucially, the Trust can link the new system to its local area networks without increasing the risk of hacking, thanks to IDIS’s use of proprietary software, which is inherently cybersecure.

“Our upgraded IDIS video solution makes it easy for our clinical teams to review incidents quickly and work with external investigators whenever required,” said Tracey Edwards, Head of Security at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. “It’s not just an important tool for improving patient care, it allows us to maintain full public confidence and accountability.”

Nicky Stokes, Managing Director of ISD Tech, commented: “We were impressed by the consultative approach of IDIS right from the initial design and planning, through installation to commissioning, and the ongoing support that they provide both to ISD Tech and the Trust. IDIS technology even helped speed up the installation so that we could deliver the project ahead of time.”

IDIS Europe Sales Director Jamie Barnfield added: “This is the 4th major project that IDIS has completed for Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, and it is part of one of the biggest refurbishments of its kind ever undertaken in the NHS. Not only is our video tech enhancing safety and security for patients and staff, it also supports clinical care and rehabilitation, which benefits the most vulnerable members of our community.”

For further information visit www.idisglobal.com

Bath and North East Somerset council deploys Videalert electric mobile enforcement vehicle Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES Council) is extending its Videalert CCTV enforcement platform by deploying a new electric mobile enforcement vehicle (MEV). This multi-tasking vehicle will be used to enforce a wide range of civil traffic contraventions including digital resident parking permit zones, keep clears outside schools, bus stops and bus lanes. It will also help B&NES Council to carry out traffic surveys as well as monitoring and enforcing the new class C Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in the City of Bath which is expected to go live in early 2021.

According to Chris Major, Group Manager for Transport and Parking at B&NES Council: “Videalert’s hosted video platform is multi-purpose and allows us to quickly and easily extend the reach of our enforcement activities. We can now use fixed and mobile CCTV enforcement cameras mounted on electric MEVs, both cars and bikes, enabling us to achieve compliance whilst demonstrating that we are serious about driving through clean air initiatives.”

The new MEV is a Peugeot 208e with a 47kw battery giving a range of 170-200 miles from a full charge. The car is fitted with Videalert’s full suite of traffic enforcement and management software. Two roof-mounted Stingray modules are installed front and rear, each with two ANPR cameras and upgraded infra-red lighting, which accurately capture crisp images of reflective number plates at distances of up to 40 metres. The MEV will deliver high levels of productivity as number plate read rates of over 98% can be achieved in a wide range of applications with vehicles being driven at normal road speeds and includes a full colour

overview module to capture contextual images of contraventions.

Images of contraventions are transmitted to Videalert’s hosted digital video platform where evidence packs can be viewed and validated prior to sending to the council’s back office system for the issuance of penalty charge notices (PCN). Videalert’s flexible hosted platform makes it a quick and cost effective process to deploy enforcement as it does not require the installation of any IT at the council’s offices. To reduce the number of appeals, PCN recipients can view still photographs and video footage of the alleged offence over the internet.

When used to monitor and enforce the new Clean Air Zone in Bath, which gives exemptions to private cars and motorbikes but charges higher polluting buses, coaches, HGVs, LGVs/vans, private hire vehicles and taxis, the MEV will capture number plates and compare them with those that have been captured by the perimeter static cameras. If the same vehicle is captured multiple times on the same day only one file is processed before being transferred to the central government’s systems for determining compliance and processing payment.

Tim Daniels, Client Development Director at Videalert, added: “This contract demonstrates how a single video data platform can support multiple applications, enabling councils to address the challenges of improving traffic congestion and air quality simultaneously.”

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Add digital PIN locking to any interior door with this easy-to-install security handle Code Handle® brings award-winning design and digital security to any private door which requires a costefficient way to keep people out. Powered by digital PIN technology from the global leader in access solutions — so you can forget about carrying multiple keys — a Code Handle door lock ensures private spaces remain private and casual thieves are locked out — of retail stockrooms, sensitive offices, treatment suites, customer toilets and more.

Code Handle is the perfect entry-level locking handle. With a built-in digital PIN keypad, it upgrades security at any private interior door facing a public space, without keys or ugly push-button mechanical locks. You simply swap the existing door handle for a Code Handle. With the Master Code, administrators can issue up to nine different 4- to 6-digit PINs to authorised users — and amend or cancel PINs whenever they choose.

Easy to retrofit, a Code Handle adds digital PIN security without spoiling the look of an interior space.

Installation requires just two screws: you keep the existing cylinder or lock and simply change the handle.

Fitting is easy enough even for the inexperienced.

To power the lock’s digital security, standard batteries slot into the handle itself. There is no need to run cables to the door or to connect the lock to the mains — nor to fit any electronic access control system.

Batteries typically last 30,000 lock/unlock cycles before 14 | October 2020 | IN SECURITY

replacement; an LED indicator on the handle blinks to tell you when it is time.

Code Handle is simple to install on most internal doors and can be used across various different business verticals, including healthcare and retail environments, where ASSA ABLOY have equipped many premises. A physiotherapist in Spain, Fylab secures various doors in their facility with Code Handle locks. Belgian retailer Patio have used these PIN locks at low-security doors such as staff rooms and toilets. Thirst, a design agency in the UK, have installed them to protect IT room and boardroom facilities with great success.

The benefits of smart design Code Handle builds on years of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions experience in security handle design. Its brushed steel and chrome exterior looks just like any stylish door handle, and will blend with the interior of every modern office building.

It locks itself when you close the door and allows simple, code-free exit from the inside. Code Handle is robust, too: fire certified (EN 1634) and with a verified lifetime of at least 100,000 operations.

To learn more about the Code Handle door lock, you can download a free brochure at https://campaigns. assaabloyopeningsolutions.eu/codehandle

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Axis Communications’ network video, access and audio is now easier to integrate, following Ingram Micro distribution deal with Quanika Software solutions ‘off-the-shelf’ now make systems integration simpler for all projects Systems consultants and end users who want to use best-in-class products from Axis Communications now have a choice of easy, off-the-shelf options, following a distribution agreement between Ingram Micro and Quanika.

Quanika’s latest portfolio of software solutions, already being used in the NHS and at major distribution and manufacturing sites, is designed to make integration more straightforward. The company’s modular, ready-made approach means that it is now simple to deploy Axis Communications’ full range of network cameras, video management software, access control, and audio products into any system, of any size, from stand-alone sites to multi-location projects.

Quanika’s seamless technology range – which includes Quanika Compact, Quanika Enterprise, and Quanika VisitorPoint - also allows an extensive choice of third-party systems to be integrated. This can include everything from intruder alarms, fire, and building management systems to individual, operations-specific business management databases, systems, or devices.

As well as providing new integration routes for security systems integrators, the distribution agreement with Quanika opens up extensive project options for Ingram Micro’s customer base of ICT systems integrators, allowing them to deliver modular, off-theshelf security solutions using Axis Communications’ highly regarded security products for the first time.

Welcoming the deal, Raj Pandya, Director Specialty Solutions, Ingram Micro, said that Quanika’s solutions would help customers with a wide range of applications, 16 | October 2020 | IN SECURITY

from small and medium scale projects up to enterprise level, providing a single, intuitive, security and safety management interface.

“This development is so important because it will unlock new opportunities for ICT integrators and consultants,” he said. “For the first time it allows Ingram Micro customers to bring together best-inclass video, access and security products from Axis Communications, as part of a complete integrated system, under the easy, off-the-shelf Quanika umbrella.”

Quanika Compact is a practical and affordable choice for small-to-medium applications in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, logistics and similar locations, giving users the ability to tie together and flexibly manage multiple sites. Quanika Enterprise is designed for larger scale facilities and corporate enterprises, including multi-purpose buildings, hotels, transportation hubs, hospitals, and universities, giving organisations complete control and situational awareness across their entire estates globally. And the Quanika VisitorPoint visitor management solution streamlines and automates reception operations, and delivers significant operational efficiency by eliminating manual tasks.

“The ready availability of Quanika solutions from Ingram Micro will be welcome news for all those who want the choice to use Axis Communications’ highly regarded hardware as part of their integrated solutions,” says Quanika European sales director, Phil Campbell. “In short, this opens up exciting new options for systems consultants, integrators and their customers.”

For more information please visit quanika.com

Videx strengthens MiAccess access control range Door entry and access control manufacturer Videx has introduced a new handle for its range of MiAccess proximity readers. The HL1000-MF provides an ideal access control solution for small to mid-sized installations including offices, guest houses, industrial units and schools.

The Mifare proximity handle can be used as a standalone unit or as part of a system including MiAccess readers and other accessories, such as the AL500-MF handle.

Sian Luxton, Key Accounts Manager at Videx, said: “The HL1000-MF is an extremely versatile door handle and lock that can provide access to an unlimited number of users, access to one or more doors, and can restrict access whenever it is required therefore making it ideal for different access control solutions.

“It’s very easy to install and use too; all you need is the handle, a PC and a USB desk reader for programming alongside the user’s cards or fobs. User cards and fobs are programmed at the PC and then issued to the users without the need to visit the site or development to programme anything further; saving time and cost because no wiring connections or power supply are required.”

Fobs are also available in a range of colours to further simplify the management of the system. It

is compatible with both the PROA MS and PROH MS MiAccess software, where programming, configuration settings and event logs of the built-in reader can be transferred between the PC and the reader. This is carried out via the micro-USB or with programming cards where the programming information is transferred from the card to the reader. User cards can be created via the software with the PROX-USB desktop enrolment reader where access rights can be registered directly onto each corresponding card.

Sian added: “The battery powered handle can be used internally or externally and has a robust stainlesssteel body and handle. It also includes a dead lock with a key override facility to the secure side and thumb turn release for the inside. Two override keys are included.

“It can be used on up to a maximum of 80 doors, has an unlimited user capacity and up to 3,500 events can be logged. There are four variants of the handle which can be used for inward or outward opening doors and doors which open to the right or the left.”

The handle is powered by 4x standard AA batteries giving on average 60,000 opening cycles.

For more information about the HL1000-MF handle, please visit www.videxuk.com

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Club Car takes to the streets

Club Car is now street legal in every country in the EU. Club Car’s electric utility vehicles offer an attractive alternative to traditional petrol-powered vehicles.

For a start there’s no petrol costs – and zero emissions.

Club Car’s vehicles have the power to perform numerous campus tasks, from mail delivery to security and maintenance.

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Contact your Club Car representative today.

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Mayflex host an Autumn technical training event

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, is pleased to announce that they will be hosting an Autumn Technical Training Event that will run from Monday 9th to Friday 13th November 2020.

As the name suggests, the event is targeted predominately at technical staff and engineers, Over the week Mayflex will be running a series of courses that are focused around IP security. The courses include the highly successful ‘Introduction to IP CCTV course’ that is aimed at cabling installers that are looking to get into IP Security and is delivered by experienced trainer James Vian.

Commenting on the event Tom Filce, Director of Security Sales said ‘This is our third event of its kind and working closely with a number of our vendor partners including Axis, Avigilon, Edgecore, Excel, Hikvision, Ideal Networks, Mobotix, Paxton, Suprema and Tether we are delivering 11 courses in total giving our customers a chance to mix and match the training that best suits them or to fit in with the time that they have available.’

Tom continued ‘At Mayflex we focus on training, not only for our own staff, but keeping our customers and their staff up to speed on best installation practices, the latest developments and helping them to develop their skill sets – with the end objective of ensuring that our customers deliver the best solutions and installations to their end customers. In addition to our Autumn Technical Training Event we regularly host technical and sales training via our Mayflex Academy and together with our vendor partners.’

Tom concluded ‘All of the courses are free of charge to companies that have an account with Mayflex. We understand particularly in these Covid-19 times that business is tough for many companies and we hope that by helping them to increase their knowledge will allow them to win business and stay profitable by expanding their portfolio and service offering.’

To book your place on a course(s) in the Autumn Technical Training Event visit our website. If you’re an installation company and you don’t yet have an account with Mayflex you can open one within a few minutes.

Mayflex is a leading distributor of converged IP solutions including infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions.

We use our specialist knowledge and experience to bring together ‘best-in-class’ infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions to create a compatible, feature rich, value for money offering to meet the demanding needs of business types and sizes across all sectors.

The IT industry moves at an incredible rate and keeping abreast with the latest technologies can be onerous. At Mayflex we are continually monitoring the market, technologies and industry to look for the latest developments and through our events, communications and training programmes we keep our customers informed of these opportunities. We know that to stand still in a market that continually moves is detrimental to your business.

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Security Summit 2020 comes to you as a virtual event Adria Security Summit Powered by Intersec, leading security industry conference and exhibition in SE Europe, has been rescheduled to September 2021, and a new online event entitled Security Summit -Virtual Event will take place in November 2020 in its stead.

The decision to postpone the regular annual event and replace it with a virtual show in 2020 was made on the grounds of the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19. As the safety of the event’s visitors and staff remain the organizer’s top priority, the preparations for this year’s virtual Security Summit 2020 are already underway in collaboration with the sponsors, partner associations, and industry professionals. In order to avoid potential health risks to you and your families, the idea of the event is to bring the Security Summit you have come to know and love to your homes and businesses instead of having you come to visit it.

An experienced team of Adria Security Summit and our partners will use this Security Summit not only as a substitute for the non-virtual event but as a tool and a platform for launching a global effort to reconnect security industry stakeholders, rebuild its ecosystems and accelerate its much-needed recovery.

In addition to this, Security Summit 2020 will follow in the footsteps of the achievements of Adria Security Summit and other global trade shows which were forced to move to a virtual world due to the pandemic – this means maintaining the same level of quality you’ve come to expect from the organizer, keeping an equal focus on the regional and international character of the event paired with innovative online and digital features that will allow you to enjoy the Summit from the comfort of your home and workplace.

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live sessions, keynote speeches, case studies, and side events presented by the prominent industry speakers, together with panel discussions and success stories.

Three virtual conference halls will host 20+ daily presentations by prominent speakers. These webinar sessions will be available from 11 AM until 4 PM each day.

Additionally, the B2B networking option offers the same benefits as it would during a live event. Sponsors will be able to host both prescheduled and on-demand 1on1 virtual meetings with their colleagues, business partners, customers, service providers, key market players, and global institutions.

Participating in Security Summit 2020 will offer substantial benefits to your business based on real-time insights into innovations and technological trends in an era of the pandemic, together with an opportunity to conduct market research in the field, promote brand awareness and secure product placement. You will be able to familiarize yourself with specific skills, best practices, and strategies that you can apply to your business, and the virtual nature of the event will allow it to reach an even wider audience than what it has done so far. The participants will include the best among the security managers, SME owners, and decision-makers, representatives of government security agencies, installers, and system integrators, end-users, and manufacturers that will provide you with inspiration, tools and precious know-how. Finally, attending the event will not be only easier, but also more costeffective compared to participating in its live iteration.

It is for all these reasons that we are looking forward to meeting you at the Security Summit 2020 Virtual Event.

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Building a watertight defence against an evolving cybersecurity threat

ucas Young, Axis Communications, explains why collaboration and tighter controls are essential to defend our water supplies from a rapidly evolving threat to critical infrastructure Water industry attacks are growing in number and complexity.

In January 2020, a water company in the US experienced a cyber attack which disabled its phone and online payment systems, impacting nearly 500,000 customers. In April, Israel’s National Cyber Directorate received reports about an attempted attack which aimed to target a water plant’s Industrial Control System (ICS) and raise the level of chlorine in the water supply. With such attacks

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presenting a major risk to the quality and availability of water supply, the UK government aims to work closely with water companies to ensure that security becomes a crucial focal point, to be addressed through a range of measures.

As increased automation and connectivity reduces the scope for standalone or manual operation of the water supply, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) outlined its vision for 2017-2021 of a ‘secure, effective, and confident sector, resilient to the ever-evolving cyber threat’. The ‘Water Sector Cyber Security’ strategy is designed around protecting and developing ‘strong preparedness to respond

to emergencies’ and securing both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems. And yet, with 2021 just around the corner, many water companies across the UK are still yet to complete the security upgrades and processes needed across their many sites to be fully capable of responding to a cyber attack.

Anticipating the evolving security threat Standardisation across the estate is essential if the water sector is to work as one. With the UK water industry still currently seeing sites working in isolation, inadequately guarded remote water reserves and inferior consumer grade

technologies are potentially left wide open to attack. Adopting appropriate measures, such as the installation of enterprise grade security systems, and working closely with trusted partners to proactively guard against attack will be crucial. And as the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) has warned, the consequences of failing to formulate a strategic security vision and investment in appropriate measures to mitigate the risk can be costly.

With new threat vectors placing mounting pressure on water companies, it’s important to continuously risk assess the types of attack and the resulting protective measures required. For example, attacks may not come from a single point, but from multiple means; an approach which combines cyber attack with a marauding physical assault to create panic, disorientation and limit the effects of any crisis response. The compromising of information technology systems could lead to the theft of valuable data, while the control and sabotage of OT systems, directly related to the quality and quantity of water supply, has the potential to put many lives at risk.

The hallmarks of advanced cyber security principles As with all technology, there are inherent risks when improperly secured IoT devices are installed on a network. Network surveillance cameras, for example, which are not cyber secure can be used as a backdoor to gain access to the IT network, either from an insider threat or a remotely triggered assault. Consumer grade security technologies might appear to offer adequate protection, but in reality come with none of the assurances around quality of manufacture or adherence to cyber security principles. Secure technologies, built from the ground up with cybersecurity considerations at the forefront, should form an essential part of any enterprise asset protection strategy.

The water sector should look for guarantees when partnering with the providers of such technologies, such as Secure by Design and Default, an accolade awarded by the Surveillance Camera Commissioners (SCC), and Cyber Essentials Plus, offering evidence of operation in accordance with advanced security principles. These credentials play a role in forming the strategic

implementation of solid security goals that are aligned with regulation and best practice. Discussions should take place to determine how security is managed and maintained across the ecosystem. The rolling out of training and education, provided by an approved provider or device manufacturer, will cover best practice and explore appropriate measures to ensure high levels of security. Gaining the ‘buy-in’ of relevant personnel and stressing the importance of adhering to stringent cybersecurity protocols is key to ensuring full commitment to the protection of hardware, software and systems, and removing any weak link in an otherwise secure chain.

From a network perspective, the success of the IoT should not be hampered by weaknesses in physical systems. The potential for success is too great to be lost to a forgotten IP-flaw. The challenge does not lie in how to create the ultimate IoT platform, but in securing it across every touchpoint and unexpected vulnerability. There is a requirement for water sites to harden their security networks, automatically locking down exposed connections to reduce access to IP-based Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Automating

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the 24/7 health and cybersecurity monitoring of devices also adds an additional layer of cyber protection.

Comprehensive protection of the water industry Effective physical security of an asset is achieved by multi-layering the different measures, what is commonly referred to as ‘defencein-depth’. A combination of security technologies ensures that, while comprehensive protection is achieved when all of these measures work together, security is not significantly reduced with the loss of any single layer. Network cameras offer high quality video surveillance both inside and at the perimeter of a site. Their ability to capture real-time evidence of a physical attack in progress, rather than the after-the-fact forensic video typically provided by legacy systems, provides authorities with timely evidence of any attack on the premises as it occurs.

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issue live or pre-recorded verbal warnings, complimenting video for a combined audio-visual deterrent and surveillance solution. Additionally, with modern access control devices configured to accept access via a QR code displayed on a mobile phone, and using positive identification by video as a second factor of authentication, approved personnel can be swiftly admitted to a site, while unauthorised attempts at entry raise an alarm. Remote management capabilities also allow security and operations personnel to check the status of a site without having to enter the premises unnecessarily, particularly important during the operational constraints under a lockdown. Advanced analytics allow the data from numerous security devices to be combined for a complete site overview managed from afar.

A collaborative approach to security It’s clear that a converged approach to security is needed as the dynamic threat evolves, with strategies

employed across physical and cyber security to address vulnerabilities and maximise resistance. By working with partners and vendors to build trusted relationships across the supply chain, guarantees can be established as to authenticity and integrity.

Regulations such as the GDPR, and the NIS Directive, place more onus on industry sectors to demonstrate security understanding and compliance and to ensure the integrity of their systems. A scalable, future-proof solution, backed by the full support of a trusted partner and following government guidance and strategy, will unite the industry to create a formidable barrier against the next generation of attack.

Further information on critical infrastructure security can be found here: www.axis.com/en-gb/solutions-byindustry/critical-infrastructure/ water

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he sailings may take as little as 22 minutes, but carrying almost 4.5 million holidaymakers and Islanders to and from the Isle of Wight every year is a huge challenge. It is perhaps not surprising therefore to discover that Wightlink has invested in the latest video security technology to help them do so safely and efficiently.

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operator Wightlink knows more than a thing or two about giving Islanders a frequent and punctual service to mainland Hampshire, as well as offering visitors an easy way to enjoy a taste of Island life. Through its forerunners, Wightlink has been providing ferry services to and from the Isle of Wight for more than 160 years.

As the leading cross-Solent ferry operator, Wightlink in a normal

year would complete approximately 45,000 sailings over three routes with the help of a fleet of ships which includes six vehicle and passenger ferries and two passenger-only FastCats.

Latest video surveillance technology Hanwha Techwin Europe’s Managing Director Bob (H.Y.) Hwang Ph.D., recently travelled to Portsmouth to see first-hand how Wisenet cameras

are being used to assist Wightlink in almost every aspect of their day-to-day operations. Bob was accompanied by Jeff (Chae Won) Lee, the company’s Sales Director and Senior Strategic Sales Manager, Jon Hill.

Over 260 Wisenet cameras have already been installed around Wightlink’s Portsmouth and Lymington facilities, as well as on three of the company’s ships. With safety of paramount importance, some of the cameras are being used to help verify any health & safety incidents which might occur in one of the terminals or onboard the ships.

On the bridge, Wightlink’s crew are also making good use of the high definition images captured by the weather-proof cameras mounted at the bow and stern of the ships, which are assisting them with great precision to dock safely and efficiently. In addition, cameras supporting ANPR have also been deployed at various locations to ensure the smooth flow, identification and tracking of vehicles through every stage of their journey.

Success through partnership The day was organised by Jim Kernahan, Managing Director of Trellisworks, a system integrator with extensive experience of

designing, installing and maintaining IP network video surveillance, wireless and mobile network solutions. “The visit provided an excellent opportunity for Bob (H.Y.) Hwang and his colleagues to see how the Wisenet cameras were being put to good use,” said Jim. “However, our prime objective was to meet with members of the Wightlink team to explore how Trellisworks and Hanwha Techwin can continue to work in partnership to assist them in capitalising on the latest advances in technology.”

Capitalising on emerging technologies Stuart James, Wightlink’s Marketing and Innovation Director, who has the task of devising and driving the company’s strategy of continual improvement by wisely investing in new technologies and systems, provided a guided tour of the company’s Portsmouth harbour facilities and its newest and environmentally-friendly hybrid energy ferry, Victoria of Wight. “I was pleased to host the visit and take the opportunity to express our appreciation and satisfaction with how well Trellisworks and Hanwha Techwin have been working together for our benefit,” said Stuart.

“Most importantly, we were able to

generate a number of good ideas on how we can build on the success of the existing cameras.”

The discussions which followed on from the tour focused on how the latest technology might assist Wightlink to further enhance safety and security by supporting on shore staff and the ships’ crews, as well as ensuring every passenger has the best possible customer experience.

Among the options considered were specialist video applications, such as passenger counting and queue management which can be run on-board Wisenet cameras and AI Deep Learning solutions.

Commenting on the visit, Bob (H.Y.) Hwang said: “We are very grateful to Stuart for providing us with a great insight into Wightlink operational requirements and also to the company’s CEO, Keith Greenfield, who kindly took the time to greet us. We are understandably delighted that a prestigious and superbly well-run company such as Wightlink has placed its trust in Hanwha Techwin to provide effective and future proof video security solutions. We are looking forward to working ever more closely with Trellisworks, which is a member of our STEP partnership program, to ensure together we are always able to exceed Wightlink’s expectations.”

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EDF generates a powerful, sustainable partnership with Hanwha Techwin

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ith the potential to generate 1,230 megawatts and provide low carbon energy for 2.3 million homes, it is essential that Heysham 2 nuclear power station is able to operate 24/7 without any disruption.

Located in North West England, Heysham 2 held the world record for the longest continuous operation of a nuclear generator without a shutdown.

To ensure the generator retains this enviable reputation for reliability, its operator EDF has recently invested approximately £30 million in plant improvements which has included a phased upgrade of the site’s video surveillance system.

“Our existing analogue CCTV had limited functionality and was not fit for purpose in respect of our wish to more closely monitor the plant and machinery in operation throughout Heysham 2,” said Nigel Buer Telecoms Specialist at EDF Energy. “We decided to take a close look at what we might be able to achieve by replacing the analogue system with an IP network based video surveillance solution.”

Evaluation process Nigel talked to several leading manufacturers about which cameras would best help his

colleagues to keep a close eye on the generator’s instrument panels and quickly respond to any technical issues.

“Heysham 2 covers a very large area and we wanted to avoid the need for colleagues to walk long distances just to verify an instrument reading. Although inefficient use of our colleagues’ time, this had previously been necessary for time critical issues,” said Nigel Buer.

Wisenet cameras Phase one has seen the deployment of 45 cameras, 15 of which are 2 megapixel Wisenet XNP-6120H 12x PTZ dome cameras. These are equipped with Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) which performs at up to 150dB to accurately produce images in scenes that simultaneously contain very bright and very dark areas.

In addition,13 Wisenet TNU-6320 network Positioning cameras have been deployed.

These 2 megapixel cameras can be programmed to endlessly pan 360° in order to monitor a wide area and they also offer operators the flexibility to select from up to 255 pre-set positions which can be scheduled.

Designed to capture high definition images in challenging

environmental conditions, the Wisenet TNU-6320s with a robust aluminium die cast exterior, are able to work effectively even, when the ambient temperature is as high as 55°C, or as low as -40°C. EDF Energy’s control room operators are able to view live and recorded images captured by the cameras with the help of Wisenet WAVE Video Management Software (VMS).

This features an intuitive ‘drag & drop’ tool which makes it extremely easy for operators to set up a display of live and recorded images on a single screen or video wall, with customisable layouts and sizes.

Success The resolution of a recent health & safety issue, where an electrical item failed and sparked close to a technician, has underscored the importance of Heysham 2 being equipped with the latest video surveillance technology. The quality of the images captured by the cameras monitoring the faulty electrical item enabled Nigel and his colleagues to quickly establish, among several possibilities, what had caused the sparking.

“Keeping colleagues safe will always be our top priority, but there is no doubt that the new Wisenet IP network cameras are making a significant contribution by helping us to more efficiently monitor and maintain Heysham 2’s generator and its supporting plant and machinery,” said Nigel Buer.

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Storage sollutions The storage at the heart of enterprise HD surveillance systems by Rainer W. Kaese, Senior Manager Business Development, Storage Products Division, Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH

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ideo surveillance systems play an essential role in our lives today. They are found on our high streets, in and around public transport, as well as in private establishments such as offices, hotels, and sports arenas. Most people’s experience with such CCTV (closed-circuit television) implementations are the grainy images that appear in the news or are printed in newspapers

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in conjunction with an investigation.

However, the industry’s move to IP (internet protocol) technology and HD (high-definition) cameras over the past decade has resulted in surveillance systems providing much higher-quality images that prove more useful for, among their uses, identifying assailants, victims, and the respective situations.

Such systems are a critical element in helping maintain public

safety and protecting property, as several studies have shown[1]. As a result, worldwide investment in such solutions is expected to grow from US$ 22b in 2018 to around US$ 46b by 2027[2].

Remembering what happened While there are many elements in a surveillance system, it could be said that a critical one is the storage solution. The days of racks

of VCRs (video cassette recorders) storing analog CCTV feeds are, essentially, behind us. Today’s digital IP solutions rely on HDD (hard disk drive) storage coupled with server hardware to gather digital video feeds, storing the compressed video they receive.

While many storage providers offer HDDs tuned to the needs of surveillance, these only really target cost-optimised implementations. A COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) DVR or NVR (digital or network video recorder) featuring a single drive may simply be located in a store’s backroom or the office of security staff. Here there is little regard for the environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) spinning platter storage requires, while the number of IP cameras in use, and hence data generation, will likely be fairly limited.

The quality of the images collected by a surveillance system is key to resolving crime. HD cameras are increasingly the solution of choice, thanks to their falling prices and ease of installation. However, their use generates significant network load due to the quantity of data generated, as well as placing high demands on the server implementation used to collect, analyse, and store that data.

While compression techniques have improved significantly over the years, even today’s state-of-the-art codecs, such as H.264, still generate significant quantities of data. It

should also be noted that the data generated is not a consistent flow; it comes in waves. Such encoding techniques capture a full frame at a defined moment in time, known as an I-frame. This will be followed by a series of P-frames that only store the difference in image between itself and the previous I-frame.

As a result, recording events in a hotel corridor, where there is typically little traffic, results in a low amount of data being generated.

However, should the fire alarm go off and guests fill that corridor as they exit, the quantity of data generated jumps significantly due to the large difference between the P-frames and I-frame. For a standard, 2 megapixel HD camera, assuming 6 IPS (images per second), this results in data being generated at anything from 3 to 12 Mbps (megabits/second). It quickly becomes clear that, with a significant quantity of cameras, or a move to higher camera resolutions, surveillance is truly a challenging ‘big data’ problem.

Serious surveillance solutions Such Enterprise IP CCTV solutions require fully-fledged server technology with storage solutions to match that reach far beyond the bandwidth and storage capacity of an HDD often marketed as a ‘surveillance drive’. Solution providers such as Secure Logiq tackle this challenge with custombuilt, dedicated surveillance servers.

HDDs in such systems are the most

important component and, due to the demands of their customers and their commitment to quality, their systems utilise enterprise-grade HDDs. In Secure Logiq’s search for the optimal available storage solution, they selected Toshiba’s MG Series of enterprise capacity HDDs. Such devices are designed for nearline use and target businesscritical workloads that require 24/365 performance with high reliability. They are rated with an annual workload of 550 TB and a minimum MTTF (mean time to failure) of 1,400,000 hours. For the MG Series, Toshiba offers a producer’s guarantee of five years from purchase. Should a drive of the MG Series fail within the warranty period, the drive is replaced with a new HDD rather than a product that has been re-certified. Maintaining high levels of service such as this is critical to the success of businesses such as Secure Logiq’s.

Choosing between SATA and SAS Surveillance solutions that implement DAS (direct-attached storage) are well supported by drives such as the SATA models of the MG Series. Combined with multiple RAID cards to attain high levels of resilience, while also minimising rebuild time should a disk fail, the SATA HDDs provide more than enough bandwidth together with sufficient random read/write performance. This is the

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approach taken with HD servers such as Secure Logiq’s HPS-4U-XL Series that provide up to 1344 TB of storage in a 3 × RAID6 configuration, neatly configured within a 4U rack, and capable of handling over 4000 Mbps of IP traffic.

At the highest end of the product spectrum, SAS drives of the MG Series offer performance improvements, such as gains in seek time and read/write throughput, that should offset the additional acquisition costs for a SAS drive.

Such storage solutions find their home in SAN (storage area network) implementations and systems that can make use of JBOD. Staying ahead of the pack Since HDD form factors and interfaces are standardised across the industry, businesses such as Secure Logiq benefit from having a range of HDD suppliers available offering a commoditised product.

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it is the less tangible aspects, such as business relationship, that is the value-add Toshiba offers and helps Secure Logiq to differentiate in their market segment.

How Toshiba manages its sales channels have helped to ensure that HDDs are available in the quantities required and at a price-point that works. This allows Secure Logiq to deliver new systems within the time scales promised, and ensures that, should a storage component fail on-site, it can be replaced swiftly.

Secure Logiq’s in-house testing facilities for the development of surveillance systems are a prerequisite for achieving the performance levels the enterprise end of the surveillance market requires. This is achieved using an in-house tool, Logiqal Benchmark, that allows virtual IP surveillance systems to be configured to test hardware in conjunction with the various VMS (video management software) offerings available.

However, a storage supplier that also both understands the technical

challenges and has laboratories for experimentation is of immense help for the customer.

Toshiba operates its own Tech Lab for storage technology, allowing its team of engineers to configure, build, and test proof-of-concept storage approaches and guide customers to the optimal storage solution. The results are compiled in a Lab Report delivering insights into configuration options, the various advantages, as well as the inevitable compromises each entails.

Both the IP surveillance and HDD storage markets are highly competitive. As a result, it is the intangible aspects of the business relationship that make all the difference. By selecting Toshiba as their partner for HDDs, Secure Logiq has gained a quality-of-service level for the storage aspect of their solutions that is based upon mutual understanding, technical support, and optimised supply chain.

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t the InHolland University of Applied Sciences, a rolling project to upgrade access control at all locations has been ongoing for several years. Typical of any large educational setting, the

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tension between remaining open and accessible on the one hand — and securing people, equipment and data on the other — is a critical factor.

More than 500 Aperio wireless door locking devices have now been deployed at 7 separate InHolland

campus sites. These battery-powered locks provide tested and trusted protection for the university’s most important areas and rooms, including offices and exam storage spaces.

Aperio devices fit all kinds of interior openings, including wooden and

glass doors, as well as fire doors.

Aperio cylinders, escutcheons, handles and security locks have in-built RFID readers for installer and user convenience.

All InHolland’s new Aperio devices are fully and seamlessly integrated with the university’s Nedap AEOS access control system.

A single credential allows users to unlock all authorized openings managed by the AEOS system — whether wired or Aperio-protected doors.

Because Aperio locking devices are wireless, they were installed and initiated quickly — without disruption to InHolland buildings or their students’ working day. And choosing Aperio saved more than just time. A recent ASSA ABLOY benchmarking study finds installer labour costs are over 80% lower for wireless versus wired locks. The ongoing cost of running battery-operated wireless locks is also much lower than for equivalent wired electronic locks, which require an “always on” connection to mains electricity to maintain secure status. In addition, choosing Aperio gives InHolland the ability to roll out enhancements over time, as needs, budgets and priorities evolved. Aperio devices can be added and integrated gradually, with no need to replace existing systems.

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totally future-proofed.

Fitting Aperio wireless escutcheons and locks to critical doors ensures university staff, students, visitors and confidential information are safe without impacting site accessibility.

Authorised users open relevant secure doors conveniently with a programmable RFID credential.

Aperio’s inherent flexibility makes it easy to adjust any space’s level of protection at any time. So, locking status is regularly reconfigured as needs and usage evolves around the multi-site campus and university facilities.

Based on their experience to date with Aperio, InHolland are already planning for the future. A new university in Amsterdam will become a smart building and will require access control able to integrate with smart building systems. Aperio is built on an open platform, designed for interoperability, so this is a natural fit. InHolland will enter pilot stage for their new smart building soon.

“I am very satisfied with the implementation and operation of the Aperio solution and I have every confidence in ASSA ABLOY as a manufacturer,” concludes Frans Bruggeman, Facility Services Consultant at InHolland.

Two more educational sites which trust Aperio In suburban Marseille, around 7,000 people pass through the Luminy faculty’s campus every day. As part of a major project to modernize two buildings, university managers sought a retrofit-ready access control solution. University administrators here also selected Aperio locks to secure doors in the new buildings.

With Aperio, facilities staff deal with lost keys more efficiently. The laborious process of changing locks and reissuing keys — part of the daily workload with mechanical locking — vanishes.

The Luminy campus is now equipped with 372 Aperio Electronic Cylinders and 42 Aperio Electronic Handles with built-in RFID readers.

Locks are integrated seamlessly, wirelessly and online with Luminy’s ARD access control system. One key goal was to deter theft, which was becoming a problem in teaching areas — especially those with computers.

“Since we installed Aperio, we have not had a break-in,” says Cédric Lopez, Maintenance Manager at Luminy.

In addition to theft deterrence, Aperio met additional criteria for the security upgrade. Staff and students carry individual access smart-cards.

Doors and credentials are easily

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programmed and reprogrammed to accommodate everyone’s changing access needs.

Luminy’s security team has complete control over access permissions and campus traffic — in real time.

Because their Aperio devices are integrated online, staff see a “live” overview of the campus and respond proactively to incidents. Aperio is trusted to protect the most sensitive areas of the campus. “We have critical premises, including for the storage of chemicals, some with radioactive properties,” adds Lopez.

Aperio locks are built on an open technology platform, so are flexible enough to integrate with the university’s room scheduling system.

“Teachers are able to reserve their rooms. Students no longer have to wait for the teacher’s arrival, because they have access to the right rooms in defined time slots,” says Lopez.

The student credential automatically opens classroom doors, if the student has pre-authorised access rights. For the facilities team, the ARD interface displays scheduling for all relevant rooms in real time.

Real-time control for a busy campus In nearby Aix-en-Provence a provider of future-oriented business education, The Camp, sought an access control solution as forward-thinking as their courses. Their campus site is diverse, with offices, event spaces, kitchens 36 | October 2020 | IN SECURITY

and two accommodation blocks totalling 170 units. The Camp must remain open around the clock, all week, yet maintain security for staff and visitors.

Aperio provided locking devices tailored to every door type — interior and exterior. So far, The Camp has integrated 221 Aperio Wireless Escutcheons, 42 Aperio Wireless Cylinders and 10 Aperio Wireless Handles within a TIL Technologies security system.

Integrated online with the central system and controlled from the same interface, these Aperio devices effortlessly handle daily staff traffic of around 250 people. Meeting rooms, server rooms, living spaces and kitchens are secured with Aperio wireless locks. Up to 2,000 external visitors arrive on-site when The Camp stages an event; each one must also have credentials issued and access filtered through the site.

Aperio makes it straightforward to enable this visitor access.

“Many credentials get lost and Aperio enables us to handle this efficiently,” says Benjamin Ciotto, Head of Information Technology at The Camp. A few clicks are all it takes to cancel a lost key-card and issue a replacement.

Campus security is future-proofed Security staff at The Camp ensure only authorized users enter offices

where expensive video projectors and screens are stored. Their TIL integration enables real-time management of the whole site, with specific profiles created to segment individuals who need granular access to specific areas.

“Online mode is very important because [access] rights are very often updated for the constantly shifting campus population,” explains Ciotto. “We can also program access to defined time slots, which is essential when we welcome 200 people for an all-day meeting, for example.”

Aperio technology met The Camp’s need for an aesthetically pleasing, wireless solution. They did not want to compromise their interior or exterior design. The Aperio product ecosystem also fits The Camp’s sustainability-aware ethos.

Because Aperio devices are wireless and battery powered, they are much more energy efficient than wired locking systems. Multiple Aperio devices have independently assessed Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). These detail the footprint of each device through its full life-cycle, from production to disposal.

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Solar-powered security Bradley Wingrave of Smarter Technologies, a smart security solutions provider, discusses the energy efficient know-how behind dealing with your security fears Smart security solutions Technologies such as alarms, CCTV cameras and motion sensors are nothing new. However, they are connecting and communicating in new and exciting ways using Internet of Things (IoT) technology. These devices can be powered by longlasting batteries or by solar energy, putting to bed many safety concerns 38 | October 2020 | IN SECURITY

for business owners.

The benefits of solar-powered security solutions 1. Wireless Wiring can be a massive hindrance when it comes to installing security cameras and sensors. Setting up cables and attaching them to suitable surfaces is both labour- and cost-

intensive.

And what if you don’t need permanent security solutions installed? For example, on construction sites, the landscapes (and thus the security coverage needs) are constantly shifting.

Construction sites are one of the most vulnerable areas for crime, so construction companies need reliable

Smart, solar-powered security systems allow for wireless data transmission and cable-free power security surveillance that is easily adjustable.

Another problem with cables and wires is that they are also vulnerable to wear and tear and even sabotage and theft.

Smart, solar-powered security systems allow for wireless data transmission and cable-free power.

2. No interruption of power supply A CCTV camera with solar panels incorporated directly into the camera itself allows the battery to charge throughout the day. This means that you won’t need to worry about the power supply being interrupted in the face of a power outage or cable damage.

3. Flexible Wireless security cameras are much

easier to install on any site. They also enable more flexibility, allowing you to move cameras on locations and between locations without having to consider where the wires will have to go. This is a significant saving in energy and effort.

4. Affordable Security cameras powered by electricity will constantly be drawing power and increasing your electricity bill, leading to significant expenditure over time. However, if the camera is powered entirely by sunlight, this is essentially ‘free’ energy.

When you take into account the cost of the wiring, installation, labour and electricity costs associated with wired security cameras, it becomes self-evident that making the switch to a solar-powered system will save you

money in the long run.

5. Environmentally-friendly Of course, creating solar solutions is not without environmental cost. However, the impact is offset by eliminating many other environmental burdens, such as: • The quantity of plastic required to put a length of cabling together • The amount of cabling required for a single-site security system • The manufacture of the tough protective sleeving required for outdoor cables Alongside the environmental cost of the material comes the environmental cost of constantly draining energy from the grid. A solar-powered system, on the other hand, is entirely self-sustained.

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6. Smart With the right system, you can even leverage smart capabilities which will make managing the security of your site that much more efficient.

For example, a smart solar security system will allow for remote monitoring as well as collection of real-time data, which can be

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presented on a bespoke security dashboard.

The benefits of this include the ability to receive alerts on connected devices, no matter where they are, allowing you to swiftly respond to breaches. As a result, your business will be better equipped to prevent theft and damage and enable

recovery, arrest and conviction as appropriate.

While site security may spark anxiety for business owners amongst these unprecedented times, there are smart solutions available that can put to bed many crime-related fears now and for the long-run.

Smarter Technologies tracks, monitors and recovers assets across the globe in real time, providing asset tracking systems to the open market and fulfilling the world’s most complex asset tracking requirements.

Our services cover a vast array of business sectors, products and equipment from container or pallet tracking to military-grade devices; and can be used across a broad spectrum of industries.

As a leading IoT company, we also provide smart building solutions for modern businesses, offering wirefree, battery-powered and low-cost IoT smart sensor technology.

Our solutions will put an end to scheduled maintenance and help businesses utilise their building’s efficiency, benefitting from real-time alerts and facilities management tools that will bring them into the 21st century.

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The latest generation of the Dallmeier “Panomera® S-Series” highlights how one system replaces up to 24 cameras and saves over 50% on total cost of ownership 42 | October 2020 | IN SECURITY

“Making things easier.” – Under this maxim, the Panomera® multifocal sensor systems by video technology manufacturer Dallmeier have guaranteed maximum image and analysis data quality with minimum camera units for ten years now. The latest generation of the Panomera® S-Series features a completely new design offers numerous innovations – from the one-man mounting concept to contactless front glass cleaning – and above all superior video analysis capabilities.

The Panomera® multifocal sensor systems differ from other cameras in that they combine a total overview with an unlimited number of detail zooms in high resolution.

The detail zooms can simply be opened in the overall image with a click of the mouse, like “virtual” PTZ cameras – not only live but also in the recording. This is made possible by the patented use of up to eight sensors with different focal lengths in a single system. In this way, a much greater expanse can be captured with each camera. In the words of the manufacturer, this results not only in significantly improved operability and overview, but also saves up to 50% or more in operating and infrastructure costs depending on the application area.

Besides the advantages in image capture and operation, the latest Panomera® generation is set apart by its superior analysis capabilities as they combine a precisely plannable/ definable image quality (and therewith data quality) with the most advanced analysis technology.

Edge analysis with eight quad-core processors and 70 TOPS analysis power In traditional single sensor as well as multi-sensor camera technologies, image resolution – and thus also analytical capability – diminishes continuously in the direction of the image background. In contrast to this, the cameras of the Panomera® S-Series capture a very large expanse or long distances with a minimum resolution over the entire area. Panomera® is therefore able to monitor and analyse complex context with the same high data quality even over extremely large expanses. If an application requires for example a minimum resolution density of 62.5 pixels per meter according to DIN EN 62676-4, over 50,000 square meters can be covered with just one camera system – more than sufficient for common object classifications. Even at the highest DIN resolution density – 250 px/m for the identification of

unknown persons that can be used in court; one system still manages up to 3,100 square meters.

For this purpose, each of the up to eight sensors in a Panomera® is equipped with an analysis unit of the latest SoC generation with integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI), so that the analysis can be carried out directly in the camera (on the edge), from people counting through to “Appearance Search”.

Users can operate the Panomera® cameras either with the Dallmeier HEMISPHERE® SeMSy® Video Management System (VMS) or with any VMS systems that support ONVIF. Full installation and adjustment with just an Allen key Dallmeier engineers placed particular emphasis on functional design. Thus, for example, the “Mountera®” mounting concept offers enormous time savings and fewer errors during implementation: A special “Quick-Lock” rapid fastening system allows the systems to be installed by a single technician. The different brackets for wall, ceiling or mast mounting are also completely compatible with each other; they can even be combined with the 180- and 360-degree systems of the

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Panomera® W camera series.

The manufacturer has also made extensive improvements to the very tasks of unpacking and installations: A one-time handle which is already mounted on the camera in the package and the foam packaging which remains as “bubble protection” reduce the amount of effort required for handling: The camera is taken out of the packaging and can be transported and set down undamaged without further work steps. As the last, finishing touch, the size of all the Allen keys needed for installation and adjustment is the same, so only one key size is required.

Convection cooling, “Air Blast” and “Privacy Shield” The new generation of Dallmeier Panomera® cameras also fulfils the requirements relating to architecture and optical integration with a design language which is applied consistently to all the various individual models. Besides the dynamic appearance, particular attention was also paid to innovative functions. These include a passive cooling system, which renders auxiliary cooling unnecessary for temperatures up to 60 degrees Celsius. A system called “Air Blast”, which uses compressed air to clean dust, water and insects off the lens without contact and therefore without wear is also available as an option. Dallmeier’s “Privacy Shield” is responsible for active and 44 | October 2020 | IN SECURITY

largely visible data protection. It is a remote-controlled blind mechanism with which police or private enterprises can temporarily disable the Panomera® systems in a way that is clearly visible with a few clicks of the mouse, during rallies or strikes, for example.

“For ten years, our Panomera® customers have demonstrated that solutions with technology “Made in Germany” deliver exceptional results with regard to attaining security objectives while remaining compliant with the most stringent data protection and data security requirements. At the same time, multifocal sensor technology is the intelligent answer to many unsolved problems because it brings precision and plannability to video technology,” says Dieter Dallmeier, Founder & CEO of Dallmeier electronic. “Because Panomera® systems not only enhance operation and the attainment of security objectives in video observation and surveillance, most particularly they also provide superior quality data for the increasingly important function of video analysis. The fact that these solutions can then also be implemented for substantially lower overall cost than comparable technologies surprises many of our customers time and time again.”

Thorsten Wünschmann, Director, Hanau Public Order Office “We have been using Dallmeier Panomera® technology with great

success since 2018. The major benefit we derive from the Panomera® systems consists particularly in that the total overview of a scene is maintained at all times, while operators can zoom into various regions at high resolution even in the recording. This enables us to keep optimum control with minimum strain on the operators, and since only a small number of systems are needed, overall operating costs are low.”

David Lewis, Head of Security and Stadium Safety, Everton FC “In the course of our selection process, the Panomera® cameras from Dallmeier were able to deliver images of the highest quality time and time again, both in normal daylight conditions and under weak floodlighting, and furthermore not only live also in the recordings with the highest possible resolution quality in all areas of the image.

Moreover, with the Panomera® cameras we can capture large expanses, such as the entire grandstand area for example, with just a few systems. Ultimately, these were the reasons which convinced us to award the contract for video security at Goodison Park to Dallmeier.”

For further information please visit www.dallmeier.com or www.panomera.com

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Hitachi Hitachi’s 3D LiDAR “Time-of-Flight” (TOF) sensor adds an enhanced layer of security / marketing data to existing systems using advanced infrared motion technology.

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Paxton Access Ltd is a leading manufacturer of electronic access control systems. From its inception Paxton has aimed for engineering excellence. This means designing and manufacturing intelligent and innovative products that are fit for their purpose. We have become a market leader through our constant efforts to exceed the expectations of installers and system users. www.paxton.co.uk

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delivers the newest innovations, technologies and products. Honeywell is driven to maintain its position as an innovator and leading manufacturer, and invests continuously in R&D. Each of the product ranges regularly delivers new features and technological advancements, while maintaining a familiar user interface and backwards compatibility for ease of installation.

Honeywell is a world leading security business. www.security.honeywell.com

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Samsung Techwin is one of the fastest growing professional security brands in Europe. Providing a complete range of security solutions that are suitable for a wide range of applications, the company is dedicated to developing technology and products that its clients demand. www.samsungsecurity.com

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By adding audio to your surveillance system, you can either trigger a prerecorded message with analytics in the camera or speak live to the scene. Adding spoken response takes you from passive surveillance to active deterrence.

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