In Security Magazine February 2021

IN SECURITY THE MAGAZINE WITH THE INSIDE STORY ON SECURITY ISSUE 49 FEBRUARY 2021

PITCH PERFECT LEVERAGING IOT FOR LONG-TERM STADIUM SECURITY

8 INDUSTRY NEWS Latest developments in the industry

22 LOOKING FORWARD

34 GO SECURE

38 AND THE SURVEY SHOWS

Video surveillance trends for 2021

secure with smart access control

Hosted security boost by uptake in cloud

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Contents 4 Cover Story - Pitch perfect Leveraging IoT for long-term stadium security 8 Product & Industry News Latest developments from the security industry 22 Looking forward Hanwha Techwin’s top 5 video surveillance trends for 2021 26 Protecting perimeters Turning fibre optics into smart security perimeter systems

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30 Access control in rail transport Challenges within rail transport security 34 Go secure (The Office Group) go secure with smart access control 38 And the survey shows Hosted security boost by uptake in cloud 42 Protecting people How can we better protect our retail workers as shop floor crime rises?

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COVER STORY

Pitch perfect

Leveraging IoT for long-term stadium security

by Fabio Marti, vice president, marketing, Security & Safety Things

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s the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow, billions of devices are networked each year. New technology developments have ushered in a new breed of smarter and more versatile security cameras that can not only provide data-rich video but analyse that data and trigger appropriate actions through the use of smart apps on the device. By effectively making them into IoT sensors, smart cameras can be flexibly equipped and re-equipped with applications used to address COVID-19 related needs at stadiums and other event spaces – then repurposed to address other operational needs.

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Many stadiums are already putting into place new solutions to help them increase safety and security procedures, while further enhancing the visitor and fan experience. In the stadium space, smart cameras assist event managers and facility staff in gaining a greater understanding of attendee behavior, opening up new opportunities to optimise the event process and dynamically allocate resources on game days and during other large public events. Once COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted, these stadiums will be ahead of the global curve in ensuring their readiness to reopen and that every fan visit is a safe experience.

Amsterdam’s famed Johan Cruijff

ArenA is one such facility that has adopted this readiness approach.

In cooperation with Security & Safety Things (S&ST), the ArenA has installed a number of smart surveillance cameras throughout the stadium to optimise ArenA operations, increase visitor security and privacy and enhance overall fan experience.

Operations staff at the ArenA are accustomed to being ahead of the curve. Located in the heart of Amsterdam and home to Dutch soccer champion team AFC Ajax, the ArenA also operates the Amsterdam Innovation ArenA (AIA), an internationally renowned living laboratory established by the ArenA

and the City of Amsterdam to enable testing and evaluation of innovative stadium and smart city solutions.

A series of smart cameras running the S&ST operating system are installed in key areas throughout the stadium that are equipped with Artificial Intelligence-enabled video analytic applications. Once the ArenA reopens, staff will be able to mine valuable operational insights from the camera such as real-time visitor flow, crowd behaviour, parking conditions and other insights that will help make crucial real-time decisions to manage and optimise these conditions to ensure the safety and privacy of fans, players and game-day personnel.

COVID-19 related uses for smart surveillance When the ArenA reopens, crowd detection analytics will monitor social distancing compliance and visitor flow around entrances and food or merchandise kiosks. License plate recognition cameras will assist with real time occupancy monitoring for parking and traffic flow optimization.

Queue detection applications can be employed to reduce visitor wait times at food and beverage stalls by directing fans to less busy areas and by providing the insights required to optimise staffing levels at peak times. In one specific area, a camera also provides the ability for visitors to provide feedback about their stadium experience in an anonymous and contact-free way by detecting the visual of a “thumbs-up” or “thumbs-down” from a visitor, collecting only the rating without disrupting people flow.

Crowd detection applications are also able to detect people and the distances between them. Data from these applications offer a picture of crowd density across an entire venue, which is particularly ideal for larger stadiums such as the ArenA. Such a “big picture” can be used to adjust venue layout in order to remove choke points where attendees may get too close to one another. By placing smart cameras near kiosks, ticket counters, food and beverage counters and other potential points of congregation, managers can determine if increased signage that encourages social distancing is needed.

One crucial concern for the ArenA, as well as stadiums around the world, is ensuring these technological solutions can be operated in compliance with local and national privacy regulations. By design, the S&ST supported cameras use powerful processors that analyse the images directly on the camera and can be configured to collect and transmit only the footage about relevant events, such as when a long queue is forming, groups of people gather too closely, or individuals are not wearing face coverings as required. This reduces the processing of visitors’ personal information to an absolute minimum as opposed to a traditional set-up where all footage is transmitted and centrally processed at all times.

While these applications can assist with COVID-19 related compliance, the ArenA plans to leverage the camera’s capabilities far

beyond these short-term reopening needs and use them to gather valuable business intelligence and improve visitor experience.

There are numerous potential uses for JCA and other stadiums, since this new breed of cameras can be flexibly equipped and re-equipped with video analytics applications from an Application Store that features already close to 90 applications.

The applications cover a wide range of use cases, with more being added every month as innovation in computer vision progresses at a fast pace.

Maintain stadium safety and security Smart cameras installed both inside and outside stadiums can help detect suspicious or aggressive visitor behavior before it becomes a potential incident. Fitted with powerful processors, the cameras continuously analyse video data and

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check it for particular movement patterns or detect potential escalations between opposing teams by analyzing visitor clothing, either inside the stadium or in the parking lot during pre-game festivities.

If these activities are spotted in time, de-escalation measures can immediately be taken. Because of their on-device intelligence, smart cameras can detect individuals holding weapons and selectively upload related imagery to help security personnel or law enforcement assess and address the situation.

Manage the flow of visitor parking Cameras outfitted with parking management apps and license plate recognition technology (LPR) help to direct traffic flow by detecting available spaces or recognizing when a particular parking area is full.

They can also assist in controlling the flow of traffic at peak times to prevent jams and long waits at exits or recognise the vehicles of VIPs or season ticket holders and route them accordingly to the appropriate 6 | February 2021 | IN SECURITY

parking lot.

This technology can also reduce or eliminate the use of parking gates and ticketing machines, instead using LPR technology to track entry and exit times and integrate with parking payment systems for digital payments. This allows for a more frictionless, automatic process that can reduce staffing needs within parking management as well as minimize costs related to the hardware purchase and maintenance of the parking gates and ticketing devices.

Reduce waiting times at entrances and restrooms In a manner similar to parking management, the flow of visitors inside stadiums can be assessed and controlled. Smart cameras analyse visitor behavior in real time and assist in predicting large numbers of visitors in standstill areas such as queues for restrooms, concessions or fan merchandise, making it possible to divert visitors to less busy areas and prevent congestion and gathering, or long wait times. This

can also reduce the number of crowd outbursts, improve public safety by monitoring entry and exits, as well as securing cash handling procedures during events.

While many stadium facilities will be implementing technologies designed to mitigate risk from the COVID-19 pandemic, investing in smart surveillance cameras that can be repurposed later enables them to design a sustainable system with robust application offerings for all types of scenarios. The key is to invest in this technology today to have the flexibility when it will be needed the next time. Stadium operators should look to select a camera system that enables them to continually harness emerging video analytics capabilities that help maximise event attendee satisfaction, enhance operations and increase security and safety.

For further information please visit www.securityandsafetythings.com

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PRODUCT & INDUSTRY NEWS

Professional security business chooses Incedo™ Business to manage their own access control Another large survey confirms the growing importance of integration across building security functions.

According to the Wireless Access Control Report 2021*, “95% [of security professionals] cited system integration [of access control] with other building/ security management functions to be ‘somewhat’ or ‘very’ important” for the coming five years. Extensive expertise in the security sector made Plexus’ procurement team aware of this growing need for connectivity across functions — including access control.

Plexus managers sought a more flexible access system for their own head office in Swansea, Wales.

Alongside integrated control, Plexus prioritized modern access control with lower maintenance costs than their current system, as well as the potential to be operated securely from the cloud.

Any new installation should offer the option to further scale — in any direction — in the future. They require a broad choice of wireless and wired door devices and readers for multiple types of opening — and of course a straightforward upgrade path for both hardware and software.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions’ Incedo Business platform is now running at Plexus. Installing wireless locks, readers and controllers from the broad ASSA ABLOY range was fast and simple, streamlining their switch to Incedo Business.

“Hardware architecture is well manufactured, and this goes hand-in-hand with software that has fantastic ease of use,” says Marcus Elphick, Operations Director at Plexus Fire and Security.

Coming soon: fully featured cloud management With keyless locking and Incedo Business management software, Plexus managers control exactly who goes where around their offices. They can set times when defined user groups may open specific doors.

It keeps staff moving and safe without the hassle of physical keys.

The “new software has been seamless, much simpler and [with a] common sense approach to

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structure,” says Marcus Elphick. Incedo Business software is intuitive to operate from any PC. The entire Incedo platform is fully flexible and modular, allowing Plexus to add more locks or change management software options whenever they need. They are already planning to extend control: remote sites, entrance gates and warehouse access control will be covered, too. “We have been so pleased with the system and its capabilities,” he adds.

Plexus aim to quickly upgrade to new Incedo Business Cloud management, which offers them real-time 24/7 access from anywhere, and for a greater number of doors, as they look to expand coverage to more sites. “Incedo’s integrated access control platform already delivers connectivity and convenience,” says Stephanie Ordan, VP Digital and Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEA. “Now it delivers in the cloud, too. Incedo keeps premises secure and filters access intelligently, to manage the ever-changing movement of people — from anywhere.”

“Your business is not static, and there is no reason why your security should be.”

“Incedo’s system management options scale from entry level up to cloud-based administration,” adds Kevin Hoare, Incedo Product Unit Director at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEA. “You can manage multiple sites and third-party integrations, including security solutions like CCTV. Scale up and down, add or remove hardware and credentials on demand — or switch system management options — all within your single environment. Migration between local and cloud management is always seamless in any direction, ensuring total flexibility for your business.” Whatever the 2020s bring next, Incedo gives security the flexibility to adapt.

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New door entry camera terminals with health screening functions Remsdaq, a leading manufacturer of access control systems, has launched a new range of facial recognition camera terminals with artificial intelligence functions for body temperature and face mask screening.

The camera terminals are ideal for organisations looking to make their buildings COVIDsecure using contactless technologies and can measure temperatures to within +/- 0.3°C. They can be used as a stand-alone screening solution or installed as part of a building’s access control system using a built-in Wiegand interface.

The camera terminals can be stand mounted, wall mounted or fitted to an entrance turnstile and are easy to set-up. Typical applications including screening visitors, patients, students, customers, employees and subcontractors who want to enter a building or areas inside where people mix and need to be protected.

The camera terminals store up to 25,000 events and can connect to local IP networks.

A built-in speaker provides local audio alerts and remote alarms can be broadcast over a network or a mobile phone application. The software supports up to 30,000 face profiles and offers a range of reports including ‘Track and Trace’. Go/No Go alarms can be set using the supplied configuration package and the mask screening feature can be toggled on or off as required.

“Our new camera terminals have an important role to play in our fight against Coronavirus” commented David Ross, UK Business Development Manager for Remsdaq.

“The devices are not only important for buildings with critical workers during lockdown. They can help businesses to reopen safely as lockdowns ease”.

The camera terminals can be bought online from Remsdaq’s new EntroStore ecommerce website (www. entrostore.com) alongside their other contactless access control solutions.

Remsdaq Ltd is a privately held company started in 1974, specialising in SCADA, integrated security and mobilisation systems. Routes to market include utilities and industrial end-users (SCADA), Blue Light Emergency Services (mobilisation software) and IT/Security distribution channels (access security products) via strategic regional partners, distributors and value-added resellers. The company operates from a 4,000m² facility on the Deeside Industrial Park (on the Cheshire/North Wales border) and provides a turnkey service including complete lifecycle support from concept to design, project management, installation, commissioning and maintenance.

For further information visit www.entrostore.com

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SALTO Neo electronic cylinder gains BSI Enhanced Level IoT Kitemark™ SALTO Systems, world leaders in wire-free networked, wireless, cloud and smart phone based access control solutions; announce that the SALTO Neo electronic cylinder is their latest product to gain the coveted BSI Enhanced Level IoT Kitemark™ for access control systems.

Designed for doors where fitting an electronic escutcheon is not possible or required, the compact SALTO Neo Cylinder can be installed on standard doors, server racks, gates, cabinets, electric switches, sliding doors and more. It’s also available in an extensive range of models, including a new tough next generation electronic padlock and is suitable for use on almost any kind of door – from Europe to ASIA to the Americas.

BSI (British Standards Institution) has been part of this collaborative work to give clarity on best practice for IoT security, subsequently developing a scheme to assess connected/IoT devices. The scheme determines whether a product has the appropriate security controls for its intended use and is suitably supported throughout its intended life. This cyber/physical security scheme forms the security element of the BSI Kitemark for IoT/Connected products.

The IoT is typically a network of smart devices and systems that can be connected, enabling data to be exchanged to provide services, efficiency and innovation. Its technology can positively enhance lives and businesses, but the complexity of IoT also means that those of criminal intent may attempt to access it to steal data, hack cameras, enter buildings or otherwise breach security.

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undergo advanced security testing for vulnerabilities and security flaws in BSI’s state of the art IoT laboratory enduring BSI’s most in-depth and exacting testing and analysis.

The SALTO Neo Cylinder provides an effective and convenient way of securing a building or assets.

The clutch system is energy efficient, dropping power consumption to impressively low levels resulting in 100,000 / 130,000 operations from just one set of batteries. Standby power consumption is also reduced, further extending battery life.

Now IP66-rated, the SALTO Neo Cylinder is weatherresistant, making it especially suitable for outdoor use, even in the harshest of environments. Inside the tough SALTO Neo Cylinder exterior is the latest in electronic lock technology. Certified to the highest security standards, and incorporating ever-higher quality and reliability, the SALTO Neo Cylinder offers value far beyond security, however. It also provides greater control over the door by offering users access to audit trails, reports, alerts and much more.

SALTO Systems Limited MD Ramesh Gurdev said: “We’re proud that our SALTO Neo cylinder family now holds both ‘Secured by Design’ accreditation and IoT Kitemark™ status as both are increasingly important in the specification of access control systems. The award means we now exceed the market standard for a number of security products across our access range which provides SALTO customers with confidence that they are buying one of the most secure products available on the market today.”

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BSIA launch regional security personnel rounds of British Security Awards The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) launches its 2021 celebration of the industry’s finest, the British Security Awards today, starting with the regional rounds of the security personnel categories.

Due to take place on Wednesday 30 June at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, the British Security Awards will celebrate the achievements made by security officers and teams across the UK’s private security industry, as well as acknowledging innovations in technology and business and the career contributions made by long-serving industry stalwarts. The first phase of the awards will be to identify the regional winners and national finalists of the five security personnel categories; Best Newcomer, Best Team, Security Manager of the Year, Outstanding Act and Service to the Customer.

The Association anticipates that, after holding the event online in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions the event will go ahead in real time this year.

Nominations are now open for all the five security personnel categories at a regional level, and finalists of each category will go forward to the national stage on 30 June. The regional winners will also be recognised prior to the finals at events around the country.

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in 2021 overall including: Innovative Security Project, National and International Partnership, Environmental Project of the Year, Business of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, Contribution to the Industry and Bravery.

Entries for these categories will open on 8 February 2021.

Mike Reddington, Chief Executive, BSIA, said: “The British Security Awards is the national event that celebrates the talent and commitment of our industry’s finest. The scale of achievement we see every year from across each sector is remarkable, and our awards enable us to recognise acts of untold bravery, ingenuity in the application of new technology and successful delivery of projects by forward thinking self-starters who work in our industry.

“After an incredibly difficult and challenging year for the industry, we are looking forward more than ever in rewarding these exemplars for the dedication to their chosen profession, and we are confident that by June we will be able to welcome members, stakeholders and colleagues from across the industry to join in with us at the London Marriott in celebrating security excellence.”

To enter one of the categories, please visit the British Security Awards at www.britishsecurityawards.co.uk

Dallmeier introduces new generation of “Picoline” ultracompact fixed dome and varifocal box cameras The capabilities of miniature surveillance cameras are growing constantly – this is why for more than twelve years “the little ones” have also been among the most popular products made by the German manufacturer Dallmeier. With the new Dallmeier Picoline 5050 series, users in various industries can enjoy the benefits of a camera system which delivers 5 MP performance in an exceptionally compact format. Intelligent functions offer further added value. The cameras are available in in-ceiling mount, surface mounted and box housings.

The external diameter of the surface-mounted variant is barely 93 mm.

The number of customers who are looking for IP camera systems which combine value and durability with extensive functionality is increasing apace. The cameras of Dallmeier’s Picoline series are developed and manufactured entirely in Germany and are equipped with an H.265 decoder and a high-resolution image sensor with excellent light sensitivity. They are able to deliver detailed colour images with optimal memory and network efficiency even in low light conditions.

The HDR function offers significantly more details in images with high dynamics than the classic digital WDR. Other special features include the combination of video analysis and search functions, the “SmartBackfill” technology to compensate for network outages without an extra SD card and fully automated, and a portfolio of features and functions for data protection and data security.

Discreet installation & two varifocal variants in the box version The 5050 series dome cameras are available with compact, sturdy housing variants and have a fixed focus lens with a focal length of 2.5 mm. The in-ceiling variant is designed especially for discreet installation in suspended ceilings. Meanwhile, the surface-mounted variant can also be installed inconspicuously with a tiny footprint on ceilings or walls. Because of its particularly compact construction, the box version is also ideally suitable for discreet or unobtrusive installation (e.g., at cash machines) and in weather-proof housings for use outdoors. The 5050 series box camera is available in two variants, with a varifocal lens having a focal length of either 3 – 10 mm or 12 – 40 mm.

Capturing fast movement in high resolution and HDR The high resolution of the sensor and the sophisticated image processing technology enable image capturing in real time with a frame rate of 60fps (1080p/60) or up to 30 fps with a resolution of 4MP. The camera is thus ideally suited for applications that require the capture of very fast movements in high resolution. The

HDR function captures each image with two special settings which are combined in real time to produce a well-balanced image that provides much greater detail in both bright and dark areas.

Useful analysis and rapid search for events The integrated real-time video analysis uses highly-advanced analysis functions such as Intrusion Detection or Line Crossing to detect movement and objects in the uncompressed image. When used with Dallmeier recording systems and client software, the “SmartFinder” function also enables semi-automated searching for events through the rapid analysis of stored objects and metadata. As ONVIF-compatible systems (Profile S and Profile T), the cameras can also be incorporated in many different third-party video management systems.

Automatic compensation for outages The camera is equipped with a RAM memory (Dallmeier “SmartBackfill” memory) which is activated in the event of a brief network outage (e.g., Spanning Tree, Bursts).

The video stream is transmitted and then integrated automatically and seamlessly in the recording as soon as the connection is restored.

Privacy & Security by Design The cameras of the Picoline series include comprehensive security features which can be adjusted flexibly to reflect the requirements of each customer.

Like all Dallmeier systems, when used with Dallmeier software and recording systems the cameras of the new Picoline series also offer a full portfolio of data protection and data security functions – from privacy masking to authentication procedures, end-to-end encryption or security gateway functions. When used with third party systems, the cameras operate on the basis of the functions offered by those systems.

Further information at www.dallmeier.com

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STANLEY Security launches STANLEY Interactive, the smart security service for small businesses STANLEY Security, one of the UK’s leading security providers, has launched STANLEY Interactive, a smart business solution enabling customers to manage all their security systems from a single, easy to use app.

Designed specifically for small and medium sized businesses whose owners are frequently time poor, STANLEY Interactive provides a fast, cost-effective means of managing business security – intruder detection, CCTV, lights and more - whether on-site or at home.

STANLEY Interactive provides professional grade security which is incredibly easy to use, from as little as £42.50 per month. Customers simply choose from one of three straightforward packages to get started: Intruder Detection, Video Surveillance (CCTV) or Total Security which provides both intruder detection and video surveillance with additional smart features.

Further devices can be added as required. STANLEY Security supplies, installs and maintains the equipment, with the customer managing the systems through the handy STANLEY Interactive app. For an added layer of protection, STANLEY Security also offers a 24/7 monitoring service, through its own professional central station that can dispatch emergency services or alert the business owner.

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Interactive keeps business owners informed about their property at all times and enables them take action when required. With the Video Surveillance package, for example, users can view live and recorded footage from multiple sites at any time and from anywhere. A secure, 24/7 cloud recording option provides a further benefit in that it eliminates the need for additional hardware, instead providing reliable, cloud-storage that cannot be disabled by employees or damaged if the site experiences a fire or flooding.

STANLEY Interactive provides added value beyond security by providing valuable business insights, including peak activity and customer traffic and the measurement of staff hours, for one or multiple sites.

It could, for example, lead to a greater understanding of which are the busiest hours, enabling more efficient staffing and could even allow businesses to track the impact of promotions on customer traffic. Such business insights can be delivered in the form of daily and weekly reports and can make a considerable difference in the running of a business.

For more information on STANLEY Security’s new STANLEY Interactive smart security service for small businesses, please go to www.stanleysecurity.co.uk/ services/smart-business-security

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Synel launches latest Cloud based Access Control solution Workforce management specialist, Synel UK, has introduced the latest version of Synergy Access, a Cloud based access control solution which provides a scalable and cost-effective way to manage who is allowed access to restricted areas.

Available as a stand-alone solution or as part of a wider suite of software from Synel that includes Time and Attendance and other workforce management modules, Synergy Access is designed to provide a future-proof solution for access control applications of any size, from one building with just a few doors, through to multiple sited organisations that need to secure many thousands of entrances and exits.

Meeting end-user expectations “Synel has already acquired extensive knowledge of what it takes to deliver effective access control solutions, having previously fulfilled the requirements of many existing clients, including banks, data centres, education facilities, commercial offices, retail, warehousing and manufacturing plants”, said James Smith, CEO of Synel UK. “We have seen steady growth in access control enquiries and sales, and the latest version of Synergy Access has been developed in response to feedback from existing customers who have told us they are placing much more value in the benefits delivered by the Cloud and latest technological advancements, such as facial recognition”.

The latest technology Synergy Access, which is offered as a traditional on-site architecture solution or via Synel’s fully managed hosted cloud architecture (SaaS), works hand-in-hand with Synel’s own brand readers, as well as fingerprintbased biometric readers and the latest state-of-the-art facial recognition devices from technology partner Suprema.

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expectations of many of Synel’s customers,” said Jamie McMillan, Managing Director at Suprema Systems.

“With the launch of the latest Synergy Access version, I believe Synel has the opportunity to offer system integrators a competitive edge, whilst providing users with added value from their access control systems”.

In addition, Synel has partnered with leading UK Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) specialist, 4Sight Imaging, to introduce an ANPR module for Synergy Access that allows an on-site ANPR engine to be managed over the Cloud as a hybrid solution. This has already been rolled out to a host of customers.

“As technology partners who are experts in their respective fields, 4Sight Imaging and Synel have a proven track record of working together to ensure customers can make best use of ANPR as part of an access control solution”, said Martin Cowley, Strategic Accounts Manager at 4Sight Imaging. “The development that we have worked on with Synel allows their customers to take advantage of our leading ANPR engine, whilst managing credentials through Synel’s platform, from anywhere in the world”.

Integration partnerships James Smith concludes, “We are in a fantastic position to benefit from continued growth with Synergy Access and are actively looking for new integrator partnerships across EMEA who would like to be part of its success.

Synergy Access offers system integrators a feature rich and yet competitively priced access control solution, which will enable them to win new business and have the opportunity to enjoy long-term recurring revenue by promoting our Cloud based SaaS. The Synel UK team welcome any enquiries for demonstrations, as well as being available to provide ongoing pre-sales and post-sales support”.

To find out more, please visit www.synel.co.uk/synergyaccess

Safetyflex Barriers designs new surfacemounted, crash-rated street furniture product

Safetyflex Barriers, the world-leading manufacturer of anti-terrorism bollards and barriers based in Coventry, has added a uniquely designed surface-mounted product to its innovative crash-rated range of street furniture that can stop vehicle threats in public places.

The surface-mounted barriers do not require any foundations or ground fixings so can provide instant protection on a permanent or temporary basis, and are supplied with a bespoke cladding that means they can also be used as functional street furniture and attractive planters.

They are crash-tested to industry standards BSI PAS68 and IWA14 to withstand impact at speeds of up to 50mph.

Safetyflex has already received orders to install them at key buildings, public realm spaces and shopping centres across the UK. The company has also been granted a UK patent, meaning Safetyflex now has more than 30 of its products patented in the UK and around the world.

Marcus Gerrard, director at Safetyflex, said: “We’ve been asked by many city centre projects for a crashrated planter solution with a shallow foundation, so our design team came up with a surface-mounted, crashrated product that can be used as a planter or street furniture with absolutely no need for foundations.

“After a year of research and development, we believe they are truly innovative and a real game changer because of the flexibility and functionality they

offer while still providing industry-leading security protection.

“They can be picked up and relocated to suit changing needs, as we have seen in town and city centres during the Covid-19 pandemic, and adds to our range of crash-rated street furniture which already includes bike racks and signposts.

“As the world begins to open up and large-scale gatherings slowly resume, our latest products will allow us to help our customers react quickly to emerging and changing threats to public safety and security, with a desirable effect because while these new products will look pleasing to the eye, no-one will be aware that what is hidden inside is a crash-rated, anti-terrorist solution.”

Safetyflex Barriers is part of the GME Springs group which has over 40 years’ experience in manufacturing suspension systems for the automotive, rail and MOD sectors. It has put its experience of spring technology into the design and manufacture of anti-terrorist security barriers and bollards that meet BSI and IWA standards.

The company is continuing its expansion into Australia where its bollards and barriers are installed at a number of high-profile locations across the country, including in the city of Melbourne where bollards from its Truckstopper range protected shoppers during an incident on Bourke Street Mall on 28 January, 2021.

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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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i-PRO AI-driven capabilities make intelligent system solutions smarter Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America, a global leader of advanced sensing technologies, continues to expand its portfolio of AI-driven analytics that provide higher levels of intelligence to the company’s unique offering of holistic solutions. The addition of intelligent analytics continues to drive a shift in emphasis from conventional surveillance and security monitoring operations to proactive predictive analysis and business intelligence applications that further leverage the versatility of i-PRO system solutions.

“New AI solutions provide the means to leverage organizations’ current investments in technology to further protect people, property and assets from new and emerging threats,” said Bill Brennan, President, Panasonic i-PRO. “At the same time, these very same AI solutions enable users to go beyond traditional security to deliver insights and intelligence enabling them to improve their business operations.”

While artificial intelligence offers the power to drive a vast array of analytics solutions, many of the newest technology developments have been driven by the security and health safety challenges faced by today’s businesses, organizations and government agencies.

Privacy concerns around facial recognition, detection and identification of individuals not complying with face mask mandates, and detecting when an individual has an elevated body temperature are among the many areas of focus for i-PRO AI solutions.

Facial Recognition with Masks and Non-Mask Detection i-PRO FacePRO facial recognition analytics employ AI and deep learning to recognize and authenticate the identity of an individual. The powerful software can identify a person even if their face is partially covered, if they are at an obscure camera angle or if they have aged - even over a significant number of years.

Panasonic i-PRO also offers new extension software for its AI network cameras to detect if an individual is not wearing a mask. This is a critical feature for facilities and businesses that require masks to be worn upon entry, and in many cases is mandated by local or regional law.

Facial Recognition and Privacy Protection The advent of such powerful facial recognition has created more awareness around concern for the privacy of innocent individuals captured on video used for investigations and as evidence in public hearings or trials. To help protect an individual’s privacy, Panasonic i-PRO offers an AI-assisted redaction plug-in for the Video Insight video management system (VMS). This

software enables automatic redaction of faces on video, which saves hours of time for security personnel and law enforcement agencies, schools, municipalities, correction facilities and others in responding to FOIA or FERPA requests.

Health Safety - Body Temperature Detection Through a partnership with MOBOTIX, i-PRO is now offering a new thermal camera solution to help organizations maintain the health safety of those entering their facilities. This solution combines MOBOTIX M16/S16 cameras with a new plug-in from Panasonic i-PRO’s Video Insight video management system to automatically detect when an individual’s body temperature exceeds a pre-set threshold and provides an alert to the appropriate personnel. This new solution offers businesses, schools, retail stores, and other public facilities another tool to keep their staff and guests safe.

Intelligent Video Motion Detection (I-VMD) Panasonic i-PRO offers powerful and versatile AI-VMD extension software for a wide range of the company’s AI network cameras. Far beyond conventional motion detection analytics, I-VMD provides multiple modes to detect intruders, loitering, the direction of an object’s movement, if an individual has crossed a predetermined line, suspicious objects left behind, scene change if a camera is moved or covered, people counting, heat-mapping, and moving object remover to remove people from images and only show the background scene. This powerful suite of intelligent analytics adds further depth to any organization’s or municipality’s situational awareness, increasing security and safety, and providing new data sources for numerous business intelligence applications.

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A new SMARTair® wireless escutcheon boosts security even at your high-traffic doors Heavily used interior and exterior doors need an access solution that’s both robust and intelligent. The new SMARTair i-max Escutcheon from ASSA ABLOY ensures only authorised users pass through these doors, via a range of credentials including virtual keys stored on a smartphone. Fast, wire-free installation makes it easy to implement or extend a SMARTair access control system in any building.

This new wireless escutcheon with inbuilt RFID reader and Bluetooth compatibility handles the punishment of high-traffic, frequent-use doors. It meets standard EN 1906 Category of use: Grade 4 for robustness — the highest level, recommended for doors “which are subject to frequent violent use”*.

This hard-wearing, resistant build quality makes the SMARTair escutcheon ideal for busy doors at education establishments like universities and schools; healthcare sites including hospitals and nursing homes; offices and coworking spaces; apartment complexes and multifamily residences; and public institutions like government buildings, sports centres and libraries. Its robust design, redefined aesthetics and wire-free installation are perfect for these high-traffic environments — facilities with busy students and teachers, or doctors, nurses, visitors and subcontractors always on the move. The SMARTair i-max escutcheon is also available with an antibacterial coating, for healthcare and other sterile settings.

The new escutcheon is battery powered and works with all standard proximity credential technologies, including MIFARE®, DESFire and iCLASS®. An optional integrated PINpad provides the opportunity to add another layer of security with multi-factor authentication. You can specify individual doors to open with PIN verification or credential verification — or to require both.

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An escutcheon for style and sturdiness The new i-max sacrifices none of its style in pursuit of functionality. The new escutcheon comes in a variety of contemporary finishes and handle options — with up to 16 different combinations. A multi-coloured LED gives visual warning signals at a glance. This new SMARTair escutcheon fits glass, wooden or aluminium doors — including fire and emergency exit doors — and is available for Scandinavian, Euro, Finnish and Australasian door profiles.

The new escutcheon is compatible with all SMARTair system management options: Standalone, for basic access control functionality; Update on Card; Openow and Pro Wireless Online, for real-time management of every door and system user.

Mobile solutions The i-max escutcheon also offers another way to open doors: the SMARTair Mobile App to open doors remotely and the SMARTair OpenowTM mobile app.

With Openow, users no longer carry separate card or fob credentials. Instead, their smartphone stores secure virtual keys which can be issued, amended or cancelled at any time. So, users no longer need to waste time collecting or validating an access card to open doors locked with a new SMARTair i-max escutcheon.

With Openow, if you have your phone, you are already carrying your keys.

To learn more, you can now download a free product brochure for the new SMARTair® Escutcheon at https://campaigns.assaabloyopeningsolutions. eu/hubfs/AA_SMARTair_Escutcheon_ SalesBrochure_07_2020_FINAL_WEB.pdf

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

Bosch all-new IP 3000i cameras offer high-quality, 24/7 performance and something never seen before in such competitively-priced cameras; built-in Essential Video Analytics as standard. Micro dome, mini dome, bullet and turret options are available with resolutions of up to 5MP for indoor and outdoor use. This intelligent solution is an industry first for general, cost-effective video surveillance.

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CASINO SECURITY

Looking forward

Hanwha Techwin’s top 5 video surveillance trends for 2021

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s has become traditional at this time of the year, Hanwha Techwin has announced what it believes will be the top 5 key trends for the video surveillance industry during 2021. They cover AI edge-based solutions, open platform, the Cloud, cyber security, data protection and privacy issues.

1. Growth of AI edge-based solutions with unlimited Apps potential A key advantage of edge devices is that they have the ability to run specialist software applications onboard. This improves resource efficiency, saves processing time and minimises network bandwidth requirements. With increased functionality now being included in edge-based Deep Learning AI solutions, there is likely to be a large increase in the number of devices deployed which can process data at

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the edge.

Reflecting a belief that the edge will become an open platform, Hanwha Techwin intends to strengthen its AI-based open platform and work closely with technology partners to create ecosystems which are intuitively user-friendly, scalable and can meet evolving customer demands in a timely manner.

2. Extended open platform will facilitate the development of a wider array of customised vertical market and end-user specific solutions With end-users wishing to achieve maximum value from their video solutions, software development cannot continue as a siloed process led by a single company’s in-house software engineering team.

Hanwha Techwin is a founding member of the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an initiative

which has brought like-minded organisations together with the objective of outlining specifications for a common platform for security and safety solutions. During 2021, we will work with other members of OSSA to build a standardised and accessible framework, which will provide the flexibility for integrated solutions to be developed that address regional or user-specific requirements.

In parallel to collaborating with other members of OSSA, Hanwha Techwin intends to further improve the compatibility and interoperability of its open-platform products within the video surveillance ecosystem. This will be achieved by encompassing specialist edge applications, VMS and Cloud solutions developed by third-party technology partners and will enable us to offer a wide array of optimised solutions which will provide real-life

practical benefits and add significant value to video surveillance systems.

3. The Cloud will be more widely adopted as a business insights tool The Cloud is widely used now as a way of updating product features, as well as installing security patches. However, the increase in the number of edge devices being deployed means the Cloud also has an important role to play as a means of safely managing the devices and handling large amounts of data to provide business intelligence.

Hanwha Techwin plans to introduce a Cloud solution which will enable users to more easily manage Wisenet IP network products and monitor their status in real-time.

Equally important, the solution will generate reports which provide greater situational awareness and business intelligence, based on the results of analysed data which has been captured at each edge.

4. Cyber security will become even more crucial with the increased use of edge devices With data increasingly being captured, stored and secured at the edge as part of a smart factory, smart office, smart retail store or on a larger scale, a smart city solution, the need for protection against cyberattacks has become an even more essential requirement. However, cyber security is and will remain a major issue for an application,

regardless of its size or complexity.

In 2020, Hanwha Techwin included industry leading cybersecurity functionality within Wisenet7, its most powerful chipset to date. To provide users with peace of mind in knowing their confidential data will be kept safe from hackers, we also achieved UL Cybersecurity Assurance Program (UL CAP) certification for the Wisenet7 chipset.

5. Respect for data protection and privacy GDPR in Europe and CCPA in the US have drawn attention to the need for companies which capture personal data to have adequate privacy procedures in place.

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Within the video surveillance industry, the issue of protecting personal identification information based on video data is a significant issue. There is a need to have a balanced approach which ensures compliance with privacy regulations, while making best use of the latest advances in technology and the data

Jeff (Chae Won) Lee, Managing Director of Hanwha Techwin Europe

it helps to capture.

Hanwha Techwin fully appreciates its corporate responsibility to assist users to comply with privacy regulations. Our SSM and WAVE video management software, Smart Cover of Privacy (S-COP) video editing and masking software and Video Privacy Management (VPM)

solution, are all designed to help users adhere to the regulations, while achieving maximum benefit from Wisenet cameras and recording solutions.

“Independently produced market research reports and feedback from customers give weight to these predictions,” said Jeff (Chae Won) Lee, Managing Director of Hanwha Techwin Europe. “In this respect, our product roadmap and sales strategy take into account that regardless of whether system integrators are involved with complex, mission critical or high security video surveillance projects, or just providing security for small office, factory or retail applications, these trends and topics are likely to have a major impact during the next 12 months and beyond.”

Hanwha Techwin is now preparing for the future by continuing to invest in AI technology and cyber security in order to provide intelligent and secure solutions to customers. Under its Wisenet brand, Hanwha Techwin will strive to deliver security solutions which customers can trust.

For more information please visit www.hanwha-security.eu

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PERIMETER SECURITY

Protecting perimeters

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Turning fibre optics into smart security perimeter systems

ecurity breaches of borders, utility plants and airports can have catastrophic and devastating consequences, so protecting assets is vital. The global perimeter security market is expected to reach USD29.6 billion by 2025 , driven by growing terrorist threats, increased awareness of illegal immigration, planned crimes, thefts and smuggling.

A continuous monitoring system Existing perimeter intrusion detection technologies typically rely on point sensors such as cameras

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that are positioned along a perimeter or border at regular intervals.

However, cameras have their limits.

They can only provide line-of-sight coverage at specific points; they do not deliver continuous monitoring or provi/de full visibility of the entirety of the perimeter.

This is where LiveDETECT comes in. This real-time linear asset monitoring technology from Fotech, a bp Launchpad company, turns fibre optic cables along a border or perimeter into an entire, continuous length of sensors, monitoring the asset at all times.

“The sheer distance of some

borders and perimeters means it is impossible to achieve true roundthe-clock monitoring of the perimeter length with physical patrols or CCTV. The solution of positioning cameras every few metres is not feasible from an economic point of view yet leaving gaps in coverage is an open invitation for threats and intrusions,” says Ken Crowe, Security Industry Sector Manager for Fotech.

Detecting what happened, where and when LiveDETECT uses Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology, which sends thousands of pulses of

light along fibre optic cables every second and monitors the pattern of light reflected back. The fibre optic cable picks up any acoustic or vibrational energy, which changes the light pattern that is reflected back to the hardware, Helios DAS, indicating a disturbance of some kind. Thanks to advanced algorithms and processing techniques, Helios DAS analyses these changes to identify and to categorise the disturbance event, such as walking near or interfering with a boundary, placing a ladder on a fence, or digging near a perimeter.

Each type of disturbance has its own signature, and the technology can tell an operator in real-time, what happened, exactly where it happened and when it happened.

More importantly, it can also filter out background noise, adapting its response for high-risk or low-risk zones along the perimeter.

“If a perimeter is near a frequently-used track for runners, we can ensure that the normal activity doesn’t set off alarms. However, a personnel signature at 3am or one that stops near the fence perimeter, would be viewed as unusual. Any deviations from a normal pattern of behaviour can be programmed and an alert raised,” says Crowe.

If a security breech is detected and there is an attempted intrusion, the system alerts the Alarm Management Server and security personnel so they can take the most

appropriate action. There are three levels of alert: green, amber and red.

Red is the highest alert level, usually

when someone or something could imminently breach the inside of the perimeter.

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Easily integrated LiveDETECT should be part of a foundational security strategy. It is easily integrated into existing security systems, working in conjunction with cameras, sentry posts and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) also known as drones, to provide situational awareness and to enhance overall protection.

“What LiveDETECT delivers is a perimeter with no security gaps. This increases the efficacy and accuracy of identifying potential breeches, as well as boosting the speed of response through the real-time detection of incidents anywhere on the perimeter,” Crowe adds.

With an active intrusion alert, LiveDETECT can provide information on where cameras should be pointing. Alternatively, LiveDETECT can send GPS coordinates of the on-going disturbance to a UAV, which automatically launches itself to investigate more fully.

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buried in the ground, LiveDETECT is covert; intruders will be unaware of its existence. Furthermore, DAS is not affected by the weather cameras would not be beneficial in a sandstorm or a snowstorm, whereas LiveDETECT can continue to operate reliably.

A robust system “LiveDETECT is a robust system into which we can build extra safe-guards. The fibre optics can be configured in a dual loop and run in parallel to provide redundancy, and maintain coverage if a sensing cable is maliciously or accidentally cut” Crowe says.

The monitoring system software can also be mirrored to a secondary site, so alerts are recorded in two location, ensuring the responsibility does not lie with one person.

Security for the future During the last decade, technological advances have helped increase the

scope of perimeter security systems.

Perimeter security systems have historically been used to detect and to deter intrusions in military facilities and critical infrastructure.

Today, they are being adopted in commercial and transportation sites as well as residential gated communities in high-risk countries.

LiveDETECT fills the gaps in border and perimeter surveillance efforts – delivering continued monitoring compared to existing technologies, improved security, reduced human and drug trafficking and detection of tunnel digging.

Crowe concludes, “LiveDETECT’s ability to provide continuous monitoring of an entire perimeter and to raise alerts in real-time, gives security teams the comprehensive overview they need to manage their operations and respond to threats effectively.”

For more information, please visit www.fotech.com

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ACCESS CONTROL

Access control in rail transport

Catherine Laug, Group Head of Marketing at LOCKEN highlights the security challenges within rail transport and explains how bespoke access control solutions can help What are the main concerns surrounding security and access control within rail transport?

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attempts and potentially devastating consequences.

The sheer size of the infrastructure within this industry is much greater than any other, with hundreds of miles of fencing along railway lines and thousands of gates requiring high levels of protection.

However, there is more to major rail transport infrastructure than miles of fencing alongside a railway track.

They are also made up of electrical substations, technical installations (lifts, ventilation systems, pumps, etc) and tunnel shafts for aeration purposes. These outdoor facilities

are at the mercy of our everchanging weather conditions, be it extreme sunshine, snow or rain and they can sometimes be located a long distance from the electrical grid, such as in the case of railway tunnel shafts. This exposes them to a risk of corrosion and intrusion.

Another challenge involves dealing with unforeseen incidents, such as fires and passenger accidents. It is essential that the emergency services can reach the site of the incident unimpeded when necessary.

What are the access control requirements?

All areas within the rail infrastructure need tailored access control solutions, which meet the requirements of each location and user.

Given the complexity of the infrastructure, composed of sprawling or isolated sites and including tunnels and railway emergency exits, locks without cable are mandatory. Easy installation and minimal maintenance are also required. It means that the keys must supply the required power and access rights to the cylinder.

As service quality is an issue, a seamless, standardised access control solution is needed to allow maintenance companies and staff easy access to the right place at the right time.

How does LOCKEN work with the rail industry to mitigate challenges?

We provide a bespoke approach when working with all industries,

in order to meet the individual needs of each organisation and business sector. We are committed to delivering the best solution, based on our state-of-the-art access management software and latestgeneration induction electronic key.

This contactless technology allows instant opening of the cylinders and unrivalled durability. The cylinders are also compatible with mechanical locks, which may prove useful when accessing less sensitive areas.

A single electronic key with the necessary access rights can open a vast number of locks and replace cumbersome bunches of keys. This frees up technicians when opening gates or moving between sites.

How flexible is LOCKEN’s electronic access control solution?

All keys are controlled by the same software and managers can accurately configure each key according to the users. Any openings or attempted break-ins are logged in the electronic key’s memory and sent to the central software.

A Bluetooth version of the key offers even greater control, as access rights can also be updated on site using a smartphone and

mobile app. It is therefore capable of offering centralised control and caseby-case, real-time access control, reaching standards of security that are usually only available from on-line access control systems.

This cutting-edge technology (RFID, beacons, etc.) sends employees verification messages about their access rights or required safety instructions (wearing a helmet, the buddy system, etc.).

Similarly, users can interact with the central system and submit on-site attendance reports, flag up anomalies errors, etc. These bespoke features are designed to meet ever stricter security requirements and accommodate the latest Government guidelines.

The electronic key does not require any on-site cabling or batteries for the lock, because the key supplies the cylinder with the energy and the information required to open the lock. In this way, users working on large infrastructures or complex sites with multiple points of access can make do with a single key. The solution is made even more flexible by its purely mechanical component, which can be used

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to open conventional mechanical cylinders, wherever the two types of locks co-exist within the same system, which may prove useful when accessing less-sensitive areas.

This approach ties in with increasingly strict security policies within the underground rail industry.

How do you ensure the reliability and robustness of the solution?

With high volumes of people entering and exiting different areas of the underground system, it is important to be able to trace who has been where, when and for how long. Advanced software suites can provide access to all operations performed by users, including a complete audit trail. This information is often used by managers for audits, improvements or compliance.

When initiating a new access control system, it is important that the supplier and customer work together to understand; who can enter a secure area, where in the building each individual has access to, when an individual can enter a secure area and how an individual will gain access to a secure area.

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out who was the last known key holder in that location and what their movements were whilst there. What’s more, a lost or stolen electronic key can be disabled to prevent any unwanted intrusions.

The reporting feature aims to report any attempts to gain access outside specified time ranges or in out-ofbounds areas, thus detecting any anomalies.

The electronic key has the IP 66-67-68-69 rating, meaning it’s designed to protect against intrusion from foreign bodies and pressurised water jets, and particularly hardy in the event of damp, rain and dust. The cutting-edge contactless induction technology prevents any poor communication caused by corrosion.

The cylinders have CEN 1303 certification, which guarantees their resistance to drilling and vandalism.

The electronic access control solution comes with a backup key configured with unlimited rights.

This gives the fire brigade and police round-the-clock access to all areas, with no need to update access rights.

How does the solution deal with unforeseen incidents such as fires and passenger accidents?

The electronic access control

solution comes with a backup key configured with unlimited rights.

This gives the fire brigade and police round-the-clock access to all areas, with no need to update access rights.

Crossrail chooses LOCKEN solution and ISEO key for new Elizabeth line for London LOCKEN, part of the ISEO group, was recently selected to provide its leading access control solution to Crossrail Ltd for its new Elizabeth line, named on honour of Her Majesty the Queen. The line will stop at 41 stations, stretching more than 60 miles and crossing central London through a 13-mile tunnel, from Reading and Heathrow in the west across to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east.

LOCKEN’s access control solution has been chosen for its simplicity, durability and maximum reliability.

Unaffected by humidity and compliant with the strictest break-in resistance standards, the solution is perfectly suited to the different access configurations present across the line.

For further information please visit www.locken.eu

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TOG (The Office Group) go secure with smart access control TOG (The Office Group) has chosen Opem Security to install SALTO access control technology to secure its newest flexible work space located in the iconic One Canada Square.

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for clients to choose from. Each location is chosen for convenience, always within easy walking distance from transport links, and today the company has over 50 buildings across the UK and Germany (with more in the pipeline) and over 20,000 members.

“Flexible work spaces create a convenient, easy to access space that is both a pleasure to use and secure for clients and staff whilst doing so.

To achieve this means investing in

the appropriate technology to sit alongside other building systems so that our access control is reliable, long-lasting, and scalable” says Alex Walters, Group Head of Facilities at TOG. Background With many clients coming and going to make use of the new office space, hot desks, spacious lounges, and meeting rooms, choosing the right security system for this Canary

Wharf location was a major priority.

Having worked with Opem Security as their preferred supplier for the past 12 years, TOG was confident in their supplier’s experience and ability to deliver innovative, future proof, security solutions, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and optimising building management.

Alex continues “Having had SALTO systems, previously installed across our various sites, we had an in-depth understanding of the product’s capabilities, and how it could be utilised to best serve the space and our commercial users.

Opem Security was instrumental in recommending the most relevant, cutting edge, smart SALTO KS locks for our building and excelled in demonstrating how it could be tailored to our exact requirements.”

What did they need?

With office, meeting room, and access doors to secure, TOG was looking for a technologically modern

locking solution that would satisfy the needs of both the business and its customers. Key requirements were the ability to grant access rights instantly for new customers and revoke them in real-time when required. No hassle, unwarranted costs or security issues were wanted, plus they needed an audit-trail overview of who accessed which door at which time. Topping off the list was an easy, wire-free configuration without complicated software or IT configuration.

Solution and benefits Having made the decision to standardise access control on the SALTO solution, the installation got underway with some 103 doors being secured. Product fitted includes XS4 original handle sets, mortise locks with projecting latches, strike plates, and simple to use SALTO SPACE software. The latter is a fully integrated electronic locking and software solution that brings

seamless access to all TOG doors in an efficient, secure, and easily accessible way.

Sara Chegwidden, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Opem Security says “When you’re providing smart and secure workspaces to a range of sectors and verticals it’s important to have a holistic view of space management and the vital role that access control plays. Security, efficiency, and design were all essential aspects of the brief when we recommended SALTO as the optimal access control solution for this project.

The client now has an easy to use, sleek product that continually adapts to the market needs and incorporates new technology to help safeguard and future proof their office space and gives them comprehensive 24/7 access control that covers their entire property.”

For further information please visit www.saltosystems.com

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Wave XS by SALTO offers 100% touch-free access control The Wave XS is a smart, fast and reliable access control solution with a touchless button that permits easy and clean operation for a large number of activator devices.

Upgrading to touchless access control allows for hands-free entry, eliminating the need to make contact with common touchpoints upon entry and creating a more hygienic environment for everyone.

Wave XS reader technology offers 100% touch-free automated access control. Depending on the configuration, the Wave XS reader’s capacitive technology can sense hand gestures. All the user has to do is approach the door and their hand activates the door to open, which makes for simple operation and eliminates the need to touch any surface.

With the Wave XS standard reader range, you can easily install hands-free automatic door opening hardware on an existing electrified door to eliminate that added touchpoint and promote a touchless, disability compliant workplace.

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with the SALTO Systems controller (CU) product range which delivers seamless integrations with lifts, turnstiles, and parking garages to further reduce touchpoints throughout a building.

Contactless push-button technology has advanced in recent years, with devices activated by proximity using microwave, infrared, and laser sensors. Within the context of the global pandemic, automatic door technology is expected to revolve around innovation and the development of smart touchless access that avoids contact and creates safer spaces.

Some of these systems allow doors to be opened by simply bringing the hand to within just a few centimeters from the reader device. As SALTO Systems has long leveraged industry-leading electronic locking solutions that enhance any door or building with elegant electronic locks, cylinders, locker locks, and readers, they do so again with the SALTO Wave XS reader. Developed by the Conlan SALTO Group Company, the Wave

XS reader will help combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus as well as future germ threats, and help reinforce safety within building spaces.

Wave XS features and characteristics: • Hands-free wave to unlock touchless technology (Infrared).

• 2 Outputs (Open collector).

• Black and white faceplate & surface mounting.

• Compact design with standard wiring.

• IP65 protection rated for indoor and outdoor use.

• Several design, text and symbol configurable options.

• Operating temperature: -20°C ~ +70°C. • Voltage interval: 12 – 24 VDC, 30 mA. • Compatible with SALTO Space and SALTO KS technology platform.

For further information please visit www.saltosystems.com

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Hosted security adoption given major boost by uptake in cloud, survey shows

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OVID-19 pandemic has increased urgency for businesses to adopt VSaaS and/or ACaaS say 70% in pan EU study driven by surge in adoption of cloud technologies New research into the impact of COVID-19 on physical security purchasing decisions has revealed

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a sharp increase in the necessity/ urgency for businesses to adopt hosted video surveillance (VSaaS) and access control (ACaaS) solutions.

While 70% of 1000 senior decision makers in IT, security, FM and HR roles agree this to be the case, 78% also anticipate their organisations’ use of cloud technologies to increase in the future as a result of COVID-19.

The independent survey, commissioned by hosted security provider Morphean, revealed that over three-quarters (76%) of senior managers in UK, Germany and Sweden have increased their use of video conferencing (e.g. Microsoft Teams); 65% have increased their use of office applications (e.g.

Microsoft 365); and 70% of those in

the security sector are now strongly inclined towards cloud adoption.

Further results can be accessed in the published whitepaper: Landscape Report 2020/21: Hosted Security adoption in Europe.

51% say their company is currently using a cloud-based service for video surveillance (VSaaS) and/ or access control (ACaaS). This is an increase of 3% over 2019 (48%) and broadly reflects projected growth in the physical security market from USD $93.5b in 2020 to USD $120.3b by 2025 at a CAGR of 5.2%[1]. The accelerating adoption of hosted solutions is buoyed by its low cost set up, flexible scalability and demand for real-time and remote access to security data.

Rodrigue Zbinden, CEO of Morphean SA, commented: “The results highlight a hosted physical security market that will see strong growth in 2021 as cloud applications are proven to deliver business continuity in challenging times. At the height of the lockdown, many business premises were unoccupied and potentially vulnerable, but remote monitoring and maintenance made possible by hosted security were a welcome advantage. We also saw a spike in demand for

frictionless access control enabling a totally hands-free experience and negating the need for physical contact. Business leaders will now be considering the learnings from the past year and looking to apply them to boost productivity, streamline costs and make organisations more agile.”

Analytics will drive adoption say 95% For the security professional already working with cloud services, the growth in connected digital devices through the IoT is resulting in a growing appetite for physical security, such as network cameras, to enhance existing IT systems and assist business intelligence gathering. 95% agree that if an existing security system could deliver insights beyond security to assist decision making (i.e. occupancy or test and trace analytics), it would influence adoption.

82% say flexible and remote working will grow More flexibility in working locations is the benefit respondents are most likely to identify from moving business functions to

COVID-19, the cloud and physical security Landscape Survey 2020/21: Hosted security provider Morphean undertook an independent survey of senior decision makers in Europe to better understand the impact of Covid-19 on the physical security industry. morphean.com/whitepaper

How has COVID-19 influenced cloud adoption?

76%

of managers increased their use of web video conferencing platforms and 65% increased their usage of hosted office applications.

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Those working in IT Services (52%) and Commercial Offices (49%) anticipated the greatest degree of change in their organisation’s use of cloud.

anticipate their organisation’s use of cloud to increase. The security sector reflected a strong inclination towards cloud adoption (70%).

Key benefits of cloud: more flexibility in working locations (50%), easier collaboration (44%); more cost-effective (44%); safer/better security (38%).

What do responses reveal about existing security optimisation?

Data/information security (43%) identified as the most optimised business area, requiring the least improvement. (27%) said physical security was optimised, a rise of 4% over 2019 (23%).

56% (24%)

of IT services felt that data /IT security is optimised compared to physical security . Retail was the sector least likely to say that physical security was optimised (19%).

Respondents from Sweden were much more likely to say data/information security was optimised in their companies (51%), compared to UK (38%) and Germany (38%).

30%

of respondents in the UK said that physical security was optimised compared to 28% in Germany and 24% in Sweden.

What do senior decision makers say about VSaaS and ACaaS?

70%

agree that the pandemic has increased the necessity/urgency for businesses to adopt VSaaS and/or ACaaS.

51%

say that their company is currently using a cloud-based service for video surveillance (VSaaS) and/ or access control (ACaaS), an increase of 3% over 2019 (48%).

Expected benefits: Better security (40%); Better functionality (33%); Access from any location (32%); Remote maintenance (31%); Ability to monitor empty sites (29%).

95%

of all respondents agree that adoption of a security system would be influenced by its ability to deliver additional insights to assist decision making.

Morphean helps companies prepare for the future by keeping their ‘Eyes Wide Open’ to the intelligence gathered from a variety of network connected devices. www.morphean.com

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the cloud (50%), followed by easier collaboration (44%); more cost-effective (44%); safer / better security (38%). 82% anticipate the levels/frequency of remote workers and flexible working in their organisations to be higher postpandemic and in the longer term than they were pre-pandemic.

Security will need to be enhanced to facilitate greater flexibility in worker patterns. An access control solution which is linked to HR records, for example, can check the swipe of an access card against staff records. A staff member who is flagged as being on leave, absent or no longer employed will trigger an automated alert to the relevant personnel. Surveillance cameras also provide secondary authentication through visual clarification of an individual’s identity.

The ‘Landscape Report 2020/21: Hosted Security adoption in Europe’ is the third study of its kind by Morphean, and facilitates a better understanding of market trends with comparative data from 2018 and 2019. Other key findings revealed by the study include: • 78% anticipate organisational use of cloud technologies to 40 | February 2021 | IN SECURITY

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increase in the future as a result of COVID-19. The security sector reflected a strong inclination towards cloud adoption (70%).

IT Services (52%) and Commercial Offices (49%) are the two sectors that anticipated the greatest degree of change in their organisation’s use of cloud technology.

73% of managers believe their organisations are more inclined to adopt cloud as a result of their governments’ responses to COVID-19 - UK (74%), Germany (71%) and Sweden (73%).

27% said physical security was optimised in their companies, a rise of 4% on 2019 (23%). The retail sector was least likely to say that physical security was optimised (19%).

VSaaS/ACaaS uptake shown to be more prevalent in Sweden with 59% already utilising such services, with 34% in UK and 31% in Germany considering it.

Rodrigue Zbinden concludes: “For the physical security reseller, the study will demonstrate that hosted security solutions must play a major part in expanding their offering to a wiser customer base. Cloud-enabled

physical security solutions represent an investment into improving security and operations, a chance to forge new business relationships, and an opportunity to embrace future proof technologies in preparation for whatever challenges the future might hold.”

Morphean is a Swiss technology company with a strong presence in more than 12 countries worldwide.

Founded in 2009 and with over 60 partners across Europe, the secure Morphean platform informs decision making and drives efficiencies for all organisations by generating unique and actionable insights from a multitude of data sources. With expertise across retail, transport & facilities management, among others, the company is recognised as a leader in secure service platform delivery through the use of cloud and AI technologies. The platform helps firms prepare for the future by keeping their ‘Eyes Wide Open’ to the intelligence gathered from a variety of network connected devices.

For further information about Morphean, please visit morphean.com/whitepaper

RETAIL SECURITY

Protecting people How can we better protect our retail workers as shop floor crime rises?

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etail crime has always been prevalent; in fact, reports suggest that crime has indeed been rising over the recent years, but has since been further accelerated by Covid-19.

Sadly, it’s expected that retail crime will continue to increase particularly as we face social and economic downturn as a result of the global pandemic. In such pressured times, it’s imperative that retailers continue to operate as efficiently as possible, and that means tackling shop floor crime. Last year, it was recorded that crime against convenience retailers cost the sector an estimated total of £211m. But most importantly, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those working on the shop floor must be a priority for all retail organisations.

Tom Downes, CEO, Quail Digital, explains how technology can play a pivotal role in the safeguarding of all employees working on the shop floor.

committed against are more than statistics. These individuals are often left with emotional trauma and in some cases, physical harm. 25% of the 50,338 recorded instances of violence reported in the ACS 2020 crime report resulted in injury.

Furthermore, it’s important to consider the mental health effects that coronavirus is adding to those frontline shop workers during such difficult and uncertain times. That in itself can be overwhelming for many employees without the added pressure of feeling unsafe. The Usdaw report entitled: ‘The impact of coronavirus on the workforce survey,’ shows that a high number of shop worker respondents are feeling increasingly stressed and anxious, expressing concerns about the

long-term impact of the pandemic on their mental health.

So what can retail stores do to better protect their employees?

Technology to safeguard retail staff While completely eliminating retail crime is a complex and ongoing battle that requires support across a wider ecosystem - from Government initiatives to policing - there are some best practices that retailers are adopting to reduce crime and create a safer working environment for retail staff.

For example, the Co-op has turned to technology and connectivity to tackle crime and violence against employees, as part of its larger ‘Safer Colleagues, Safer Communities’

Cause for alarm The evidence is clear. Retail crime is rising. The 2020 British Retail Consortium revealed findings from its annual retail crime survey showing incidents of violence and abuse against shop workers had risen to 424 per day in the period from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019, up 9% from the previous year.

Further supported by the 2020 Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Crime Report which revealed an estimated 50,000 incidents of violence against shop workers and an estimated 83% of convenience sector workers had been subjected to verbal abuse between March 2019 to March 2020.

But worse still, the Coronavirus pandemic has since skyrocketed incidents of violent abuse towards those essential key workers serving in retail. Figures from the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) report show that since the pandemic began, the average shop worker has been assaulted, threatened or abused every 6.5 days – more than double the rate of incidents compared to 2019.

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campaign. Along with further investment into intelligent CCTV systems and forensic deterrents, part of its campaign focuses on the better use of connectivity among staff using digital headsets, explaining that: Tom Downes, CEO, Quail Digital

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“a key area for the Co-op has been in-store connectivity, which enables colleagues to talk to each other in different parts of our stores and to others who can help in circumstances where there is an incident. We have spent £4.5m on new headsets which are now in all of our stores.”

The benefits of improving connectivity with the use of wireless headsets are not only proven to reduce shrinkage due to petty theft, they also offer shop workers reassurance when the communication systems extend to a 24 hour monitoring service, meaning that essential real-time support and expertise for frontline staff when a dangerous situation occurs can be conveyed. Empowering retailers to reinforce the training already in place and ensuring employees follow protocol to minimise their risk of being hurt is essential during a frightening situation.

And with the increasing levels of violence in-store occurring as a direct result of confronting shoplifters , connecting employees with security experts and, by default, the police, not only acts as a deterrent to those with more violent intent, but enables the correctly trained individual to intervene and confront the criminal.

Conclusion While there is no overnight fix to eradicating retail crime, there are solutions that can be put in place to help promote the better safety of shop workers. No worker should be subject to physical or verbal abuse, and with the coronavirus adding strain to the mental health of those on the frontline, everything must be done to prevent further negative psychological impact.

For further information please visit www.quaildigital.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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Axis offers complete, high-quality network audio systems that are not only perfect for security purposes but also for public address and background music in schools, stores and other settings. In our portfolio you find speakers, microphones, amplifier, audio bridge and audio management software. They all let you enjoy the many benefits of network audio.

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