In Security Magazine June 2021

IN SECURITY THE MAGAZINE WITH THE INSIDE STORY ON SECURITY ISSUE 51 JUNE 2021

EXTEND YOUR REACH ACCESS CONTROL AT MORE DOORS, EASILY AND AT LOW COST 8 INDUSTRY NEWS Latest developments in the industry

22 PROTECTING THE MEDIA

30 EDGE OF THE WORLD

42 ANOTHER DOOR OPENS

Advanced access control at MediaCityUK

Ajax protects research base in Antarctica

Choosing access solutions for education

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Contents 4 Cover Story - Extend your reach Access control at more doors, easily and at low cost 8 Product & Industry News Latest developments from the security industry 22 Protecting the media Advanced access control at MediaCityUK 26 A cut above the rest Paxton10 provides security solution for newly refurbished offices

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30 Edge of the world Ajax protects the Vernadsky Research Base in Antarctica 34 A bird in the hand Why handheld testers will help security installers 38 Sky-high thinking PAC’s cloud based access control technology takes up residence at Ealing Council 42 Another door opens Choosing access solutions for education facilities

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COVER STORY

Extend your reach

Access control at more doors, easily and at low cost

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s building security becomes smarter, the need for electronic access control grows.

Wired access points and security doors have long been the backbone of these systems. Yet at the same time, even buildings with extensive electronic systems leave mechanically locked doors unmonitored and unguarded — and far from “smart”. The latest generation of wireless locks can replace them easily and integrate them seamlessly within almost any system.

A recent industry survey — for IFSEC Global’s “Wireless Access Control Report 2021” — finds integration is a growing concern

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in security procurement*. Over 90% of survey respondents identify its importance across building management functions. Half or more would prioritize access control integration with CCTV, alarm and visitor management systems, according to the Report.

In practice, deeper integration of building systems remains on the “to-do list” for many, the Report finds.

What holds them back? For most it is cost (59%) or a lack of solutions developed to open standards (27%).

For over a quarter of respondents (26%), however, one roadblock is a lack of expertise — highlighting a need for better market knowledge.

So, why such a focus on integration?

What are its advantages?

Why integrate?

Integration across systems makes security management more efficient.

When staff use fewer interfaces, less training is required. The job gets done quicker. Integration can also enhance the experience for building users. One credential will open the car park, then the building, and access their laptop and buy lunch in the café.

Integration across the business also means security systems — and security teams — contribute to wider business goals, not just the protection of people and assets.

Integrate HR systems with an access control system, for instance, and smart access cards can be automatically revoked when people

leave the organization, reducing overheads or headcount.

The challenge, then, is how to extend access control in a way that contributes to, rather than detracts from, the way building systems work together.

A solution designed to extend access control Expanding the coverage of traditional wired locks can be expensive and disruptive. Installing wireless locks is more cost-effective than hard-wiring more doors, because no cabling or invasive building work around the door is needed.

Wireless technologies like Aperio® — battery-powered locks with integrated RFID-readers — are built on open architecture for rapid, hassle-free integration. Businesses which already have wired access control and want to add more doors to their system can do so easily: Aperio wireless locks integrate with security systems from over 100 different OEMs worldwide, for new installations or to upgrade an existing system. Security administrators manage new Aperioequipped doors from the same interface as the installed system. Site users carry a single smart access card for all doors; functions like canteen payments are easy to attach to the same credential.

Battery-powered Aperio cylinders, escutcheons, handles and locks can be fitted as a new access control system, or extend an existing installation by linking new doors, servers or cupboards to the same system — without wiring. For example, it’s fast and easy to switch a mechanical handle for an Aperio wireless handle with integrated RFID reader, to bring more doors into an access system. Installation takes just a few minutes**.

Solutions EMEA. “A security or facilities manager only needs to contact their regular access control provider to check they offer Aperio.

We can upgrade nearly any system.”

Aperio devices can already be opened with all major RFID credentials and NFC. “Our E100 Electronic Escutcheon is also compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy — and this technology will come to more Aperio devices very soon,” adds Van Den Bossche. User experience at the door is always identical. Locks are compatible with all common door profiles: Euro, French, Finnish, Scandinavian and Swiss. Integration can be Online or Offline, or both.

“Aperio’s flexibility helps businesses and public organizations of every size and type to extend the reach of their access control — wirelessly and cost-effectively,” says Van Den Bossche. “Across Europe, many have also discovered its benefits exceed just upgrading security.”

Integrating multiple campus locations with wireless locks At the InHolland University of Applied Sciences, a rolling project to upgrade access control has been ongoing

for several years. More than 500 Aperio wireless door devices are now deployed at 7 separate InHolland campuses. They provide tested and trusted protection for the university’s most important areas, including offices and exam storage spaces.

All InHolland’s new Aperio devices are integrated with the university’s Nedap AEOS access system. With a single credential, users 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 much lower than for equivalent wired locks.

In addition, choosing Aperio enables InHolland to roll out enhancements over time, as their budget and priorities evolve.

Aperio devices can be added and integrated gradually, with no need to

Aperio® integrates access control — quickly and painlessly Aperio locks work within almost every access control system. They are more energy efficient than wired locks: Batteries last an average of 40,000 cycles (typically 2 years) before they need replacing. “It’s easy to start the upgrade process,” says Piet Van Den Bossche, Access Control Business Development Manager at ASSA ABLOY Opening IN SECURITY | June 2021 | 5

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

Online integration and contemporary aesthetics for new London offices Modern office design needs access control which is powerful, flexible and aesthetically in tune with occupants. At London’s Plexal, a new £15 million flexible workspace, Aperio achieves all three — wire-free. Up to 800 entrepreneurs use the offices to devise, create and launch products and services.

Plexal offices are fitted with Aperio locks integrated with DoorFlow, NetNodes’ online platform for managing and auditing building access. Aperio locks provide Plexal with the highest levels of physical protection and transmit door status to DoorFlow in real time.

“Plexal required an adaptable locking solution for a range of different doors and, with no wiring required, it was quick and easy to install Aperio with minimal disruption,” says Stewart Johnson, Director at NetNodes. Because they are battery rather than mains powered, Aperio locks also keep maintenance costs and energy consumption low.

Aperio aesthetics are a good fit.

“We have a futuristic-style, open-plan design here at Plexal — our offices are predominantly glass-fronted, so we needed an effective design which was not only robust but adaptable, 6 | June 2021 | IN SECURITY

too,” says John Herbert, Facilities Manager at Plexal. “What really appealed to me about ASSA ABLOY access control’s products was the aesthetic.”

And because Aperio technology is built on an open platform for integration with almost any security or building management system, Plexal’s access control technology is fully future-proofed. They can easily expand to new offices, floors or even buildings.

“Should any additional doors need to be added to the system in the future, this can be done easily, without modifying or changing the aesthetics of the environment,” confirms Stewart Johnson. “This also minimises future installation costs, offering a cost-effective and straightforward access control upgrade.”

Hospital security enhanced by integrating Aperio with ARD The challenge at Centre Hospitalier Métropole Savoie (CHMS) in Chambéry, France, was slightly different. Access control there requires multiple checkpoints and access rights tailored to individual staff and contractors. Real-time control, enabling managers to respond proactively including by opening and closing doors remotely, was essential.

To meet these security challenges, managers selected Aperio technology integrated online with an ARD system. Because Aperio locks are wireless, the hospital introduced many more layers of security and secure doors without incurring

excessive installation or operating costs, including for sensitive offices and drug stores. Now staff no longer carry key bunches or waste valuable time hunting down relevant keys.

Their individual permissions are stored on a single, programmable credential.

Alongside standard wired locking, the hospital chose Aperio wireless escutcheons, wireless handles and wall readers. A network of over 225 Aperio communications hubs connects every Aperio lock wirelessly to their central system. All the hospital’s Aperio devices integrate natively with the access system, so wired and wireless access points at CHMS are managed together, with real-time management logs, remote door opening and free time-slot management. Secure 128-bit AES encryption safeguards communications between Aperio lock, hub and system.

“Having just a single badge — and not having to carry around heavy keys — has been a major advantage for us,” says Béatrice Dequidt, Health Executive at CHMS. “We have implemented internal HR management procedures, creating badges that are automatically integrated into ARD’s operating software,” adds Alain Gestin, CHMS’s IT Systems Architect.

To learn more about extending an access control system with Aperio® wireless locks, please visit https://campaigns. assaabloyopeningsolutions.eu/aperio

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PRODUCT & INDUSTRY NEWS

Motor Fuel Group in charge with the help of Wisenet cameras Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, has entrusted Wisenet cameras manufactured by Hanwha Techwin to help protect its major investment in electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs.

With the sales of electric vehicles growing, MFG is accelerating its plans to offer ultra-rapid, electric vehicle (EV) charging bays – up to 12 charging bays at each location - across its 900+ station network.

Dedicated Wisenet video surveillance systems are being installed to deter and detect vandals, as well as maximise the customer experience by helping MFG personnel to quickly identify if any charging equipment has been damaged.

Andrew Edwards, group infrastructure director at MFG, said: “Reflecting the wish of many drivers to own eco-friendly vehicles, we expect the sales of EVs to continue to rapidly increase year-on-year, which is why we have made a commitment to lead the market with the provision of fast, clean and 100% renewable energy.”

AGE CCTV The contract to install the Wisenet systems was awarded to AGE CCTV, a division of AGE Electrical Services Ltd. “We have been installing new video surveillance solutions and upgrading existing systems at MFG forecourts for over 15 years. In all cases, we have used Wisenet cameras in line with MFG’s decision to single source cameras and recording devices from Hanwha Techwin,” said Jason Gargiulo, Managing Director of AGE CCTV. “It was just a simple matter therefore of working with Hanwha Techwin’s pre-sales and technical teams in order to specify which Wisenet camera from the company’s extensive range, would best assist MFG personnel to observe close up detail of any activity occurring at their EV charging hubs.”

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5-megapixel images Depending on the number of charging bays at each location, AGE CCTV has installed one or more 5-megapixel Wisenet QNO-8080R bullet cameras.

The QNO-8080R is a true day/night camera, equipped with built-in IR illuminators which enables it to capture superb quality images regardless of the lighting conditions. It also benefits from enhanced Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) which performs at up to 120dB to produce clear images from scenes containing a challenging mix of bright and dark areas which normally results in overexposed or underexposed images.

With many MFG (EV) charging sites being unmanned, authorised MFG personnel are able at any time to remotely access the live images captured by the H.265 Wisenet QNO-8080R cameras or retrieve the recorded video of any incidents. They can do so from a desktop PC or laptop by using Hanwha Techwin’s management software or conveniently via their smartphones or tablets using the Wisenet mobile app.

The images are transmitted over 4G technology and in this respect, the WiseStream II complementary compression technology built into the QNO-8080R is proving to be a significant benefit. Bandwidth efficiency is improved by up to 75% compared to current H.264 technology when WiseStream II is combined with H.265 compression.

As a forward-looking company, MFG has never hesitated to invest in the latest technology to ensure its people, property and assets are kept safe and that they provide the highest quality of service to their customers. MFG’s Andrew Edwards concluded: “We are delighted with how AGE CCTV and Hanwha Techwin are continuing to work in partnership to help us achieve these objectives.”

For further information visit www.hanwha-security.eu

New recording solution from Johnson Controls combines power of victor with intelligence of VideoEdge

Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings and architect of the OpenBlue digital platforms, announces a powerful recording solution to meet demanding requirements with its VideoEdge 2U High Capacity Network Video Recorder.

This solution combines the powerful capabilities of victor with the intelligence of VideoEdge NVRs, fueled

by Tyco Artificial Intelligence, for video management that provides actionable insights to save time, money and lives.

The VideoEdge 2U-HC NVR allows users to manage dozens of cameras at full frame and resolution rates.

Users can also record in RAID configurations up to 100 TB and take advantage of twelve front-accessible storage drives that can be hot-swapped while recording, as well as a redundant power supply for increased reliability. VideoEdge NVRs seamlessly deploy cameras with an advanced open architecture and simple design, adding and reassigning licenses at any time.

Additional features for the 2U-HC NVR include: • 600 Mbps recording throughput to disc • Support for up to 128 cameras • IP camera auto discovery allows for quick system setup • Re-identification Intelligent Search • Network Interface Card bonding for network failover The victor and VideoEdge solution is designed to adhere to the rigorous standards of the Johnson Controls Cyber Solutions Product Security Program, a holistic approach to cyber protection. The solution also includes a security audit page that allows administrators to quickly determine if the proper levels of protection are applied for additional cybersecurity resiliency.

To learn more, visit www.americandynamics.net

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Built to withstand all access needs, unlock smarter with the tough new SALTO Neoxx electronic padlock The SALTO Neoxx electronic padlock’s new features and enhancement keep it at the cutting edge of the security industry and access control ecosystem SALTO Systems has invested years of working with some of the best minds in the security industry – our community of security specifiers and installers – to build the most reliable and smartest electronic padlock on earth. With exceptional attention to detail, premium materials, and all SALTO technology inside, our latest padlock – SALTO Neoxx – looks great while packing technological power.

The SALTO Neoxx Padlock is a versatile locking solution that enables users to benefit from the advantages of electronic access control where previously it was only possible to use a mechanical locking solution (i.e., perimeter or fire access gates, industrial equipment yards and residential storage areas). Smart padlocks offer more security, easier maintenance, flexible access methods, and a better overview of the lock’s and user’s activity. As portable as conventional padlocks, security is enhanced by removing any lock’s most vulnerable part – the mechanical key – and adding the benefits of being operated with a mobile app and contactless smart key managed by an advanced web-based access control 10 | June 2021 | IN SECURITY

technology platform.

The SALTO Neoxx Padlock offers a unique solution ideal for utility providers – electric power stations, telecom network services, industry applications, and more – and property services that need an additional level of security to control specific doors, like gates or storages, without losing a piece of convenience and control. These industries often require equipment and facilities on the perimeter or out in the field that, even though they are in a remote location, require the latest in electronic access control. In addition, because they are often outdoors, the electronic solution they need has to include a product that can weather the extreme elements from rain and dust to snow.

Together, with the most complete locking platform on the market (electronic locks and cylinders, online readers, and locker locks) and SALTO core technology (SVN, BLUEnet, and JustIN Mobile system features) inside, the SALTO Neoxx padlock enables managing keys, locks, and access rights on-the-go, remotely from a single, highly visual and easy-to-use web-based interface.

For further information visit www.saltosystems.com

More Than Access Control Beyond feature rich access control, Maxxess eFusion software delivers the benefits of a full security management platform, without cost or complexity. eFusion integrates video, fire, intruder, and building systems, plus site specific applications from more than 60 leading technologies and brands off-the-shelf.

www.maxxess-efusion.com Europe Maxxess Systems Europe Ltd United Kingdom +44 (0) 1344 440083

Middle East Maxxess Systems Middle East United Arab Emirates +971 (0) 509467717

North America Maxxess Systems, Inc. United States +1 (714) 772 1000

An effortless upgrade makes any door accessible to all A door should be an opening, not a barrier. But the reality for the elderly, young and less abled is that inappropriate doors often shut them out. Upgrading to the right door closer can guarantee your premises welcome everyone, no matter their age or dexterity.

Architecture and building design are about creating spaces to enrich lives, yet they can be disconnected from the people most directly impacted. Users may be faced with situations which are uncomfortable and even unusable.

National and supranational regulations often require an accessibility ethos in new-build or retrofit projects, in order to avoid such situations. These increasingly require “inclusive building design”, which should be people centric and create spaces which respond to every user’s needs.

When was your building’s last inclusion audit?

Potential barriers to building access and free movement are not always obvious. An inclusion audit, covering building doors and their daily traffic, can help businesses identify problem access points and the means to correct them. Doors which require significant force to push or pull open are one major and recurring problem for inclusive access. At almost any of these — and fire doors especially — installing the right closer will make use safe and effortless, and users more comfortable.

The Cam-Motion® advantage: effortless opening Unlike traditional rack-and-pinion door closers, Cam technology combined with a guiderail provides the most ergonomic opening — also eliminating projecting link arms with an aesthetically pleasing solution.

Cam-Motion® technology does the heavy lifting, so building users don’t have to. Required opening force falls much more rapidly with Cam-Motion® than with a traditional rack-and-pinion guiderail. Cam-Motion®’s innovative technology mirrors the power of a human 12 | June 2021 | IN SECURITY

elbow, which also reduces sharply as the arm extends.

Cam-Motion® Door Closers have independent valves, enabling latch and closing speeds to be set independently. Little fingers (and their parents) will appreciate this extra safeguard. Back-check functionality stops doors damaging walls and surrounding areas.

Furthermore, these valves are thermo-resistant: Once all door speeds are set, they stay set — even at extreme temperatures.

Future-proof your solution with an effortless upgrade path The ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions range of CamMotion® Door Closers is designed for convenient, effortless upgrading at almost every door. Between them, just two models — the DC500 and DC700 — can equip almost any door, of any size.

A symmetric Cam design allows each model to be fitted to the door or frame, push or pull side. This saves designers’ and architects’ time at specification stage.

Aesthetic consistency across the range — for single or double doors, in multiple finishes — promotes clean, appealing interior design.

From an installer’s point of view, a universal concealed mounting plate across the entire ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions portfolio speeds up installation and puts in place an easy, future-proof upgrade path. Any access point’s changing use over the building lifetime is easily accommodated, because switching closers is easy. And a spindle with up to 14mm height adjustment means small measurement errors during installation are quickly corrected.

To learn more about Cam-Motion® Door Closers — and how they help make a building accessible to all — download a free Solution Guide at https://campaigns. assaabloyopeningsolutions.eu/cam-motion-door-closers

Chevron backs UK security company, Sunstone Systems British technology company Sunstone Systems today announced its participation in the Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) Catalyst Program to further develop its potentially ground-breaking suite of world-class, patented surveillance and communications solutions powered by renewable energy. Sunstone Systems has developed and patented solar powered products that provide surveillance, wireless networks and satellite communications to sites around the world, irrespective of geography, terrain or environment. Importantly, Sunstone’s zero-emissions products help to reduce carbon emissions across sectors including energy, defence, construction and telecommunications.

This is not the first time that Sunstone and Chevron have worked together. Sunstone’s core product, The Solar IP CCTV System (SICS), is already being used by Chevron as well as some of the largest organisations in the energy and construction sectors.

A surveillance system powered entirely by solar energy, the SICS delivers HD CCTV and telecommunications in remote, often off-grid, locations and can be deployed, and online, in minutes.

The CTV Catalyst Program was launched in 2017 to accelerate the maturation of early-stage companies that have technology potentially beneficial to the energy industry.

By meeting their Catalyst Program milestones Sunstone will seek to continue their rapid growth, including the launch of new products, delivering low-carbon energy powered solutions for a wide range of applications across global markets.

Paul Schelhaas, Co-Founder and

Chief Executive Officer said “We are incredibly excited to join the CTV Catalyst program and accelerate our growth. Sunstone has a recognised and enviable reputation for creating robust, off-grid solutions that deliver reliable power from low carbon energy to a range of digital applications. We are delighted that our solutions-focused approach has been acknowledged by the Chevron Technology Ventures team and we look forward to continuing to work with them in this next phase of our growth.”

For more information about Sunstone Systems, please visit www.sunstone-systems.com

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Maxxess targets need for workplace flexibility with new eFusion features Security and safety and management platform adds new functionality Maxxess is addressing increased demand for workplace and facilities flexibility with the release of eFusion version 7, its access control software that offers a complete security, safety, and building systems management platform.

As organisations adapt to the fast changing, post-pandemic landscape – with many now shifting to more flexible employment patterns combining both on-site and remote working – there is renewed focus on solutions that enable operational flexibility.

Workplace policies are still in flux, with employers balancing potential savings on premises and real estate against HR considerations including longer term productivity, creative collaboration, and mental wellbeing.

“Our new capability of smarter and more affordable integrated systems gives customers all the flexibility they need to adapt their operations to changing market conditions and the data they need to steer their decision-making,” says Lee Copland, Managing Director EMEA, Maxxess.

The new eFusion release features an enhanced web-based client, MX+, that is designed to be faster and more intuitive, with one-click features making a range of functions much easier – everything from locking-down entire sites, specific zones, or doors in response to emergency events, to reviewing user authorisations and competencies and responding quickly to expiry 14 | June 2021 | IN SECURITY

notifications.

The new MX+ desktop client dashboard gives operators an at-a-glance overview of alerts and critical events, enabling situational awareness from fixed workstations or on the move from smartphones and tablets.

Alarms and transaction reporting is now easier too, giving users easy access to an in-depth information concerning cardholders, access and access-denied activity, and events according to date, time, location etc.

With users able to more easily customise reporting to support specific site requirements, the granular detail is now available in a range of file output formats to support analysis and improve security and optimise business processes around people flow and on-site operations.

The service manager tool now automates auditing of eFusion configuration, allowing users to identify and resolve performance issues more promptly and maintain optimum system health. Users can see how each component in the system is performing in realtime, allowing them to be proactive, accessing system self-help before requesting maintenance callouts or making tech support calls.

“Maxxess eFusion version 7 has been designed to be even more flexible and user-friendly, to support customers as they adapt to changing operational priorities,” adds Lee Copland.

For more information, go to www.maxxess-efusion.com

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IDIS and Inner Range tech partnership expands integration options Demand for more powerful, flexible but simple integrated security and site management solutions - in applications including datacenters, healthcare, banking, and critical infrastructure – is being met by a new technology tie-up between Korea’s IDIS and Australianheadquartered, Inner Range.

The collaboration brings together IDIS’s end-to-end video offering with Inner Range’s enterprise-level access control and intruder detection system Integriti, giving end-users everything they need for more efficient and productive control of their security, safety, and building systems from a single management platform.

IDIS technology is easy to install with Integriti, with a simple three-step process, and is already proving its value with small to enterprise-level projects in key regional markets. The partnership will support continued growth in Asia and Australasia where IDIS has strategic partnerships with some of the most respected distribution partners, including Hills Limited in Australia, while major US and European applications are also now confirmed or in prospect say the two companies. Examples include a global data and asset storage provider which has just completed a significant upgrade. Projects in retail, commercial office space, and local government are also underway.

Inner Range’s Integriti access control and integrated management platform works seamlessly with the IDIS’s DirectIP® range of NVRs and cameras giving them additional control and management via the totally cost and license-free video management software (VMS), IDIS Center.

The comprehensive choice of door controllers, readers and keypads from Inner Range can be extended with a range of third-party readers including Mifare, HID, biometrics and mobile credential support from multiple vendors.

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activity across single and multiple sites – for example door entry, forced-door, and a range of alarm trigger events – and provides instant visual verification of threats and faster incident response, together with comprehensive audit trails and reporting for both incident investigations and improved site management.

Together, the Inner Range’s intelligent access control and security management system and IDIS end-to-end video solutions can be used as the foundation platform for fully integrated solutions that incorporate everything from security, life safety, and building management systems to visitor management and site-specific systems and devices. This integrated approach helps customers mitigate current risks, while ensuring a futureproof platform that will provide them with the scalability and flexibility to adapt as they face future operational challenges and an ever-evolving threat landscape.

“Our modular, out-of-the-box approach integrates simply and effectively with Inner Range’s Integriti system offering customers integrated security management in a more affordable way. Our partnership ensures a lower total cost of ownership (TCO), combined with assured local support, extended equipment warranties, and easier maintenance,” says James Min, Managing Director, IDIS Europe.

“Our new seamless integration with IDIS is a simple three-step process, allowing security managers and integrators to quickly and efficiently associate cameras with any entity on the Integriti system and plot them on schematic maps. Our partnership extends the technology choice available to systems integrators and offers attractive new options for their customers,” says Tim Northwood, General Manager, Inner Range.

For more information on IDIS video solutions, visit www.idisglobal.com and for details on Inner Range and Integriti go to www.innerrange.com

SICUREZZA 2021 Space allocation continues at full speed The 2021 edition of SICUREZZA is taking shape and will be held at Fiera Milano, from November 22 to 24.

SICUREZZA, a leading event in Italy and Europe for security and fire is moving towards its next edition, which will be held at Fiera Milano from 22 to 24 November 2021.

While the themes, technological innovations and educational offerings at the centre of the event are getting defined, the allocation of exhibition spaces is underway.

The choice of an organic layout is confirmed with contiguous pavilions and product spaces as already implemented in the previous edition. Video surveillance and fire prevention will be hosted in Hall 7, anti-burglary will be located in Halls 5 and 7, in well-defined areas, the Cyber Arena and the cyber security products in Hall 5, while Hall 10 will be dedicated to passive security, access control and the Smart Building Expo with its products focused on technological integration that expands SICUREZZA’s wide range of offerings by getting seamlessly sprinkled among the various exhibition spaces.

Thanks to the confirmed participation of leading brands from a variety of sectors, the expo will be representative of the whole market and will focus on the themes and trends that are driving technological innovation in the sector: convergence, digitalisation and professional certifications.

Convergence has changed the approach to security, which is increasingly becoming an integral part of more complex systems and requires a holistic and more competent approach from the designers and installers.

Knowing an individual technology is no longer sufficient: it is necessary to learn each solution as if it were a tailored suit built around the needs of the customer and the application context in which it fits. The growing digitalisation, which sees the spread of new cloud solutions, more and more advanced web interfaces all the way to reaching Artificial Intelligence, requires new skills in Cyber Security, to protect the data that the system manages and collects, but also to protect from liability the professionals who install the products.

This is why skills and knowledge will be at the centre of the project and training offer: the sector has been looking for some time at the value of certifications as a reference point for building a reliable market offer and now it seems the right time for it. At SICUREZZA this theme will find space thanks to the many associations and manufacturers committed to ensuring the certified quality not only of the products, but also of the work of the professionals who install them.

Moreover, with the goal of offering practical support to companies - especially SMEs - interested in taking advantage of the unique business and networking opportunities represented by trade fairs, Fiera Milano has made access to credit easier by supporting the

financing of investments and has signed agreements with various credit institutions.

Digital technology to support a safe visit In presence yet in full safety: thanks to the collaboration with a team of experts and in synergy with the main companies in the sector, Fiera Milano has drawn up a Protocol for the containment of the spread of the new coronavirus, which illustrates how to hold trade fair events safely, in full compliance with the rules and health protocols issued at the national level.

Cleaning activities will be intensified, visitors and exhibitors will find dispensers of disinfectant gels throughout the district, entry will only take place after checking body temperature and the use of masks will be made compulsory if it is not possible to guarantee interpersonal distance. But, above all, great support will come from technology.

In fact, a series of digital services have been enhanced: pre-registration will take place online and tickets with qr-codes will be available directly on smartphones, thus avoiding crowding and exchange of hard copy documents; in the pavilions and in the outdoor areas, new digital signage will guide the visit, marking preferential routes and directing flows, for a better interaction between buyers and exhibitors and ensuring safe distancing.

Finally, the exhibition App will not only allow you to build your own personalised visit itinerary based on your interests and flows, but will also allow to remotely manage numerous services, such as booking parking or even lunch, which you can then receive directly at your stand. A way to ensure safety, but also to optimise time and enjoy the experience at the fair even more fully.

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Top-class presentation platform for the international security industry from 20 to 23 September 2022 at Messe Essen

The security industry is currently experiencing a growth. The drastic increase in teleworking has fuelled the IT security market in particular. Companies want to rely on home offices on a permanent basis and must invest in a secure digital infrastructure. At the same time, the protection of highly sensitive areas such as clinics, pharmaceutical companies or vaccination centres has become more relevant. The desire of the security industry to be able to meet and exchange ideas in person again is great – the best conditions, therefore, for Security Essen. After a break due to the pandemic, it will offer the security industry a top-class presentation platform from 20 to 23 September 2022 at Messe Essen.

Innovations and new products in the field of electronic and mechanical security technology are just as much the focus as cyber security and fire protection. The extensive accompanying program guarantees new input and profitable contacts.

“The topic of safety affects numerous areas of life and work and has taken on new dimensions. The industry therefore has a great need to exchange ideas in person and to present new products. We are pleased to once again be able to provide a top-class platform for this with Security Essen. The measures to combat the Corona pandemic are taking effect, so that we can plan a fair with an international orientation for autumn 2022”, Oliver P. Kuhrt, Managing Director of Messe

Essen, looks ahead to the coming event. Around 500 exhibitors are expected at the new start, more than half of them from abroad. Divided into the areas of video; access, mechatronics, mechanics, systems & perimeter; fire, burglary & systems as well as services & digital networking security, the entire spectrum of the security industry will be represented.

One fair – many options Interested exhibitors have various options for becoming part of Security Essen - whether individually with their own stand or on a joint stand. Companies wishing to participate for the first time can book a time- and cost-saving complete package. This includes, among other things, stand construction, 20 admission tickets for customers and a discount on advertising space in the fairground.

Young founders from Germany receive funding from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy if they participate in the joint stand of the “Young Innovative Companies”. International start-ups can secure a place in the “International Start-up Area” and thus easily address potential investors and customers of tomorrow.

The registration forms are now available at www.security-essen.de

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International Security Expo returns to London this September International Security Expo will return to Olympia, London from 28 - 29 September, reuniting the entire security market at the first face-to-face event for almost 18 months. Thousands of vetted visitors will come together under one roof looking to source the latest security products and solutions for Government, CNI, major events, law enforcement & military, and more.

Security professionals will be able to peruse the stands of hundreds of global exhibitors, each showcasing cutting edge innovations and nextgeneration capabilities. The line-up includes the likes of Apstec, HS Security Group, Mitie, Bastion Security Products, Adani, Leidos, Heras, Marshalls and more. Plus, for the first time in the show’s history, International Security Expo will be co-located with a brand-new security event, The International Cyber Expo, which will bridge the gap between the physical and cyber security industries.

The major-scale event will offer security professionals an exclusive opportunity to source, test and buy the latest game-changing solutions from the world’s leading suppliers. Across a number of dedicated zones, exhibitors will demonstrate their product capabilities, technological advancements and high-level solutions.

An enhanced Perimeter Protection Zone will feature the latest products from fencing, barriers, bollards, video surveillance and intruder detection, with a Live Testing Lab showing these physical security products in action. With its own dedicated conference theatre, the Disaster and Resilience Zone will showcase the latest products to remain resilient during a crisis as well as the solutions to recover and the tools to rebuild. Plus, the event’s exceptionally popular Drone & Counter UAV 20 | June 2021 | IN SECURITY

Zone will return for 2021 With innovation at the heart of the event, this year’s free of charge educational programme is set to deliver the latest insights, analysis and invaluable perspective from world-leading security, police and cyber industry experts, discussing mitigation strategies, best practices and high-level policy. All sessions address the latest topics and threats are CPD certified. Highlights include Peter Moore sharing his very personal account of being taken hostage for 946 days, whilst a contractor in Iraq 2007 will highlight the hard-hitting reality of living with terrorists for 2 years, 7 months and 1 day.

Helping to shape the agenda, a carefully curated Advisory Council made up of the most credible Government, industry and leading academic stakeholders has been formed to ensure the exhibition accurately reflects the security industry and covers the full spectrum of security trends. An impressive 62 industry experts sit on this panel, including the likes of Dr Jamie Shea, Deputy Assistant Security General at NATO, Philip Whittaker, Head of Security Projects Operational Security group, HM Prisons and Probation Service, and Patrick Holdaway, Head of Operations at National Business Crime Unit (NBCC).

International Security Expo, Event Director Rachael Shattock said: “As the world begins to open up again, we are delighted to host the show’s first physical event in 18 months and connect the security industry through face-to-face meetings. With such an incredible Advisory Council behind us, we’re confident we can deliver an event that no security professional can miss.”

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Protecting the media Advanced access control manages onsite security at MediaCityUK

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ediaCityUK, an international hub for technology, innovation and creativity located at Salford Quays is home to companies such as the BBC, ITV, Ericsson, dock10 and Kellogg’s.

These are complemented by more than 250 smaller media and digital businesses, all using advanced contactless access technology from SALTO to provide site wide security.

Developed as a joint venture between Peel Land and Property Group (Peel L&P) and Legal and General Capital, MediaCityUK was designed around the specific needs of the media and creative industries, and the bespoke community features one of the biggest HD studio

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complexes in Europe; commercial offices; apartments; retail units, two hotels and a spectacular waterfront public piazza.

Peel L&P own and manage12 million sq ft of property and 20,000 acres of land and water, with holdings mainly concentrated in the north west of England, but they also own and manage significant assets throughout the UK with a total portfolio value of £2.6 billion.

We spoke with Head of Security Tony Chebrika and consultant Richard Sumner of RS Security Consultants who has been working with Peel L&P since 2015, to get a feel for how their access control solution is used to manage this diverse site.

What types of door are you controlling – internal or a mix of internal and external?

Tony: “It’s a mix of both types. We’re using SALTO readers to control road blockers, gates and barriers, wall readers to control main entry doors and mostly XS4 handle sets to control internal doors.

Other onsite users such as SIS (Sports Information Services) have their own individual SALTO solution but also have access to MediaCityUK doors i.e. they carry access permissions on one card for two systems. This is the same for ITV who also run their own system.

All doors, whatever their location, are mainly accessed via contactless cards but we’re also using SALTO’s

JustIN Mobile with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). This enables a smart phone to be used as the access credential for the electronic lock on the door. The mobile key is sent ‘Over the Air’ (OTA) to a JustIN Mobile app installed on a registered and verified smart phone. The user receives a message that they have a new key and for which doors they have access rights. They can then present their smart phone to the lock to gain access via the JustIN Mobile app.”

You’ve recently designed a new security system – what did this involve?

Richard: “Yes, the existing solution was all proprietary making it difficult to operate, what it needed was a unified security system and a unified control room. So having tendered for the work I began working with Tony and his team. Based on an operational requirement and an evaluation of the product sets in the market place, Tony and I selected product sets that would not only meet our requirements today but considered a road map that would enable the systems to grow as

developments came on board.

We selected SALTO as the access control solution plus IP Video Management Software firm Meyertech, Wavestore, AXIS cameras, 2n Intercoms and Siklu Wirelss links. It was my task to procure and manage the new security upgrade which would include new cabling, software and IP cameras site wide tied into a new state-of-the-art control room.

The goal of the upgrade was to implement event driven alarms and recordings. This would operate through a single user interface, which would enable control of all existing standalone systems across multiple sites so the new control room could see at a glance how and when people moved around all the different buildings.

SALTO was integrated with Meyertech and the wireless handle equipped doors - which operators can remotely lock and unlock - as part of the project as this was a first for both parties and the end results are fantastic with a solution that meets the end users requirements on driving alarms and isolation of doors

through a single front end GUI. This means when a door is accessed, the camera is activated to provide a visual recording which can be used alongside audit trail data from the door itself. Another useful feature is that when a door alarm goes off, for instance in the case of a door being left open or forced, the camera system can display footage from 5 seconds before and 5 seconds after the event – making it possible to identify the culprit and then begin tracking them through the rest of the system.”

Did sustainability and environmental considerations play a part in the decision making?

Tony: “Yes our legacy matters so we take great pride in the way we go about our business and look to develop a long-term, sustainable future. In fact Peel L&P has recently been awarded a silver medal for its sustainability achievements placing it in the top 10% of participating global companies specifically for its environmental performance.

This cuts across to our suppliers too. It’s important for us to ensure

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that the companies we work with share our values and SALTO, like us, takes its environmental responsibilities seriously. Their factory headquarters has achieved the feat of going entirely carbon neutral, the electricity used in manufacturing their products is generated by on-site solar panels or purchased as certified green electricity and they lead the way in the delivery of sustainable access control solutions by providing customers such as ourselves with smart lock products that reflect our own environmental values.”

Is support for your access system provided by the company, by an approved partner or do you self support with your own trained staff?

Tony: “We took a great deal of care when evaluating and selecting our access control system so what we have is reliable and any issues are minor and few and far between.

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need to do so.”

Is there more development still to come at Media CityUK? Tony: “Yes, MediaCityUK is one of the fastest growing communities in the UK, and we are committed to ensuring it remains a safe and secure destination where everyone is welcome. MediaCityUK is a continually developing site and as new buildings and facilities are added further electronic locks and other security measures will be installed to control access to them. Our community of workers and residents have been made aware of the new security improvements outlined above and they have been suitably impressed by the upgraded systems now in place.

Tell us about the awards that have been won for work on this project?

Tony: “Richard’s long-term work with me as Head of Security Peel Land & Property, Peel Retail Parks and MediaCityUK has been recognised on a couple of occasions. At the Association of Security Consultants 2020 awards he was presented with the Mike Cahalane Award

which is presented annually to an independent security consultant for consultancy work and to highlight and recognise the positive difference independent security consultants can make in the public and private sector. And this year, at the first-ever virtual UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) he won the Outstanding Security Consultant award.

Finally, can you summarise what access control provides for MediaCityUK? Richard: “Access control has been a major consideration from the very first brief on this project due to the size of the development and its future expansion potential. A smart ‘keyless’ environment was always a prerequisite to control access and it gives Tony full control over his security requirements. To date the SALTO solution has worked well and provides effective, secure, simple to manage access control in multiple buildings across the site.”

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he Corsham Street building in Shoreditch, East London has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and modernisation by its owners. The site currently functions as a multi-occupancy space, housing a gym and multiple offices. These

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spaces are rented on short or long-term contracts to a variety of businesses.

Requirement As spaces within the building are leased to a variety of businesses there are a number of different entry

and access group requirements. The new security system would also need to meet the proposed requirements outlined in future plans to work across five further sites. All sites will need to be managed centrally and facilitated by a Building Manager in a single location.

“The smart credentials and easy remote management of the system is what really won us over” Prior to the refurbishment, the site had a basic intercom system which simply allowed visitors to buzz upon arrival. The main doors had a two-way audio intercom, with a simple electronic fob access option for users. Offices and store cupboards were accessible via traditional lock and key and there were minimal security cameras to monitor and manage users entering and leaving the site.

John Watts, Director of RJM Projects & Design who refurbished and assists to manage the building said: “Management of the system was a struggle before. Not knowing when doors had failed, having no ability to check access rights on fobs and lack of a data log made it challenging to use.

“We were so impressed with the demo from Seen Services of the Paxton10 system. We looked at other systems, but it is a cut above the rest. The smart credentials and easy remote management of the system is what really won us over.”

The Paxton10 system is very simple from install to end use. Setting up the system via a single server is extremely engineer friendly.”

The building is used by a number of different organisations and subsequently has a high turnover of people using the access control system. This makes Paxton10 a cost-effective solution, as managers

do not have to administer physical tokens. They can issue smart credentials via email and manage the system without the need for expensive hardware. Paxton’s free Paxton Key app means that users with a smartphone or smartwatch can use virtual tokens, which are completely free to issue with Paxton10.

Solution The new solution was installed by Seen Services Ltd, who completely removed the old system, replacing it with Paxton10, which combines video management with access control in single platform.

Paxton10 is the newest and most powerful system from Paxton, with innovative web-based software.

It can be installed with Paxton’s own camera range or can integrate with many leading IP cameras. On this occasion the customer decided to integrate with a third-party IP camera range.

Bradley Lucas, Managing Director at Seen Services said: “The installation was a seamless process.

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John Watts said: “What drew us to the system was the freedom to be able to assign virtual tokens, change permissions and access levels very easily, at the click of a button.”

Additionally, the integration of Paxton’s simple door entry system allows an improved experience for visitors to the building. The touch screen Entry panels were chosen for this project to enable companies in residence, to display digital logos and facilitate video conversations with their visitors before granting access, using the internal monitors.

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particularly useful for businesses changing branding, or if there are tenants on short-term contracts.

This functionality allows the Building Manager to easily update the panel to reflect current building occupants.

Result The companies who rent office space in the building have found the system simple to use and have had a good experience with Paxton10 since installation. Seen Services have supported them with on-going training and are also working with RJM Projects & Design to install Paxton10 at further sites, taking advantage of the system’s new Multi-site feature.

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one server and can expand across 1000 doors over 100 sites. This was another big factor in the choice of the system, as it offers extensive scalability whilst still being a costeffective option.

John Watts said: “Feedback from the Building Manager has only been positive; he cannot believe they are finally in a new age of access technology.

“We are already looking at our next three sites to be installed with Paxton10, and potentially adding on another two doors within this site”.

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How Ajax protects the Vernadsky Research Base in Antarctica from fires

n the spring of 2021, the Vernadsky Research Base, a Ukrainian Antarctic Station, was equipped with an Ajax security system featuring FireProtect and FireProtect Plus fire detectors. The Ajax equipment was delivered at a distance of 16 thousand kilometers and now protects the scientific base in Antarctica. From this article, you will learn how to install a fire alarm system at a facility if that facility is a polar station.

There are 10 to 14 members of the Ukrainian expedition living at the Vernadsky Research Base. They are scientists and the people who run the station. Every year, one team of polar explorers replaces the other.

They study the Southern Ocean,

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the Earth’s magnetic field, and Antarctica’s climate, flora, and fauna. For example, they record the “languages” and “dialects” of whales, monitor the hole in the ozone layer, and make daily meteorological measurements to predict the weather worldwide and global climate change.

Wasn’t there already a fire alarm at the Vernadsky Research Base?

There was, but no one upgraded it for 36 years (since 1985). For the first 10 years, the base was used by British polar explorers. At the time, the base was called “Faraday” and belonged to the United Kingdom.

Since then, it changed name, flag, and country, but not its fire detection

equipment.

The old system malfunctioned and caused false alarms. Some detectors were inoperable. But finding spare parts for them (and bringing them to Antarctica) was becoming more difficult.

What happens if there is a fire in Antarctica?

Antarctica is the windiest place on earth, where hurricane-force winds blow most of the time. Even a tiny flame can quickly turn into a large blaze.

Most of the buildings at Antarctic stations were built decades ago.

These are often small wooden houses with metal panels insulated with foam. When the foam burns, it

releases the deadly phosgene gas.

In 2020, there was a short circuit at the Russian “Mirny” station. The fire burned down laboratories, the radio room, and other buildings.

A polar station is an unusual facility.

What to consider when choosing an alarm system?

Communication reliability. The station is a complex of buildings, so it is important to cover them with one system. For this, the most reliable radio communication with a long range is required.

Maintenance. You can’t invite a professional installer to a station in Antarctica; the station engineers maintain the system themselves. It mustn’t require a lot of attention.

Devices must operate from batteries for years, and instantly alert if something goes wrong. For example, if a detector loses connection or if batteries need to be replaced in a couple of months.

Fire alert. There is a person at the station who monitors the system.

You need a system with a handy alarm-monitoring app for PCs as well as loud sirens to alert people to danger. Сlimate impact. During the cold season, the temperature outside drops to -27°C. In residential premises , it is kept at +16-18°C, and in non-residential ones, it is kept with a slight “plus”. The specifications of the detectors must correspond to these conditions.

Why was Ajax chosen for Antarctica?

“The policy of the Antarctic Center is to buy Ukrainian. And only buy the best — you can’t economize on Antarctica. The price of failure is very high, and shipping costs a lot of money. A marker was triggered: if a security system — then Ajax. And we were not mistaken with the choice.”

Viacheslav Marchenko, Deputy Director of the National Antarctic Scientific Center (NASC) In addition to the hub (the security system control panel) and two sirens, ten Ajax fire detectors were delivered to Galindez Island in West Antarctica. They protect

against fire, detect smoke and rapid temperature swings, and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

When connected to the Ajax security system via the secure Jeweller radio protocol, the detectors can operate at distances of up to 1,300 meters from the hub.

Ajax fire detectors will do the job even if the station loses access to the Internet or there is no one to monitor alarms. The devices can operate independently from the system control panel. Even if there will be no connection with the hub, detectors will recognize the threat, and the built-in sirens will alert the danger.

The siren volume is 85 dB to wake up even those who fast asleep.

Ajax will also handle it when the temperature in the station premises drops to +11-12°C (happens when there are strong winds). Detector’s operating temperature ranges from 0°C to +65°C. Finally, there is no need to worry about how frequently you have to send new batteries to the station.

The autonomous operation period of the detectors is up to 4 years.

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How to bring equipment to the edge of the world?

All Ajax devices were bought in Ukraine. It took three planes, one ship, and about seven days to get them to Antarctica. Five of those were spent traveling by ship, which crossed the most stormy place on the planet — the Drake Passage.

Each polar explorer brings three bags: two with their own stuff and one shared. Ajax was delivered in such a bag.

Installation and setup. How did everything go?

Ajax devices are ready to work out of the box; the battery is already pre-installed, and the detectors don’t need to be disassembled. They connect to a hub in one tap in the apps and mount in a few minutes on a SmartBracket. Any questions can always be resolved by contacting the Ajax support team, which is available 24/7 and helps users from all over the world in six languages.

The system was installed by the 32 | June 2021 | IN SECURITY

lead specialist, the system mechanic of the Vernadsky Research Base.

For participation in the expedition, the competition committee of the National Antarctic Scientific Center selects the best candidate among applicants from all over Ukraine.

The system mechanic supervises the quality of installation and ensures the reliable operation of the equipmen.

How does station alarm monitoring work?

The station uses the computer with the PRO Desktop app installed. A screen with all the indicators is placed in the lobby of the main building. Another computer in the on-duty person’s office is used as an alarm monitoring station.

To manage the system on the go, station engineers have Ajax apps on their smartphones. The station has Internet, but it became unlimited only this spring after installing a satellite antenna.

During the two months of operation, there were two alarms at

the station: in the kitchen, when the polar explorers were grilling steaks, and in the carpentry shop, where welding work was taking place. In both cases, the equipment responded to the smoke.

What’s next?

The plan is to install 20 more fire detectors at the station as well as to supplement the Ajax system with the ReX radio signal range extender. The polar station consists of 12 buildings (including living quarters, a carpentry workshop, and a boathouse), located at a distance from each other. The buildings are covered with profiled iron, which can interfere with the radio signal. The range extender will increase the reach of the devices and become a reliable link between the detectors and the hub.

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market is changing, we see many businesses configuring, installing and troubleshooting IP security cameras using laptops, even though it’s time consuming and ineffective,” says Tim Widdershoven, Marketing Director for TREND Networks. “Many are simply unaware of the productivity benefits

possible by tackling their most common challenges on the job with a new approach to test equipment.”

Challenge: Emerging Technologies Arguably the biggest trend affecting the security industry in recent years has been the switch to digital IP

cameras from analogue technologies.

Installers are faced with having to fit unfamiliar, fast evolving equipment and obtain new knowledge to keep up with customer demand. With numerous types of CCTV camera, plus many different configurations and connection methods, installation and troubleshooting can be time intensive and complicated.

The handheld SecuriTEST™ IP CCTV tester supports installers through this transition, with features to help save time and boost productivity such as QuickIP, which enables novice technicians to connect and configure IP cameras quickly and easily. Even on complex installations, users may only need to use one tester, helping remove the need for in-depth and timeconsuming training.

Where security installations are using Power over Ethernet (PoE), technicians also need to be able to verify that the camera has enough power to function. The compact PoE Pro tester from TREND Networks eliminates guesswork when installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting networks where PoE is deployed. Installers can easily verify Pass/Fail, even without a full understanding of the various industry testing standards, device power outputs, and cable lengths that are required for a device to operate successfully.

Ethernet connectivity issues faster using diagnostic tools such as the 72-hour event log which helps diagnose intermittent connectivity issues faster.

During commissioning and maintenance, SecuriTEST IP can also be used for a range of network troubleshooting and advanced testing requirements, including cable tracing, length, wiremap, and quality testing, removing the need for installers to carry multiple instruments.

Challenge: Changing use of cameras Cameras are increasingly being used for a wider range of purposes, not just for observing crime, such as number plate recognition, access control, and fire monitoring. Camera

installations have also been used to aid compliance with Covid policies, observing that social distancing is being adhered to, for instance.

“For outdoor cameras, installation can be especially complex where installers don’t have the correct tools to test a fixed camera,” says Tim. “Time is spent travelling up and down a ladder to check the angle on a laptop. In the case of a new network installation or where building construction is in progress, set up can only be completed at a later date, returning to site when the IT infrastructure and computer room are in place and performance can be checked.”

With a handheld SecuriTEST IP tester, the whole installation can be completed, tested, and documented,

Challenge: Network integration “Analogue CCTV was installed with its own infrastructure, a series of hardware and cables for controlling the cameras,” explains Tim. “However, IP security cameras are usually installed to an existing network, already in place supporting computers, phones, or IoT (Internet of Things) devices. Installers now need to understand the completely new area of how network integration works in order to conduct installation correctly or troubleshoot issues.”

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removing the time-consuming need to return to site later. It is small, lightweight and does not require external power adapters and injectors, has 10-hour battery life and is operable with one hand, supporting productivity even for installers working on lifts and ladders.

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(CAGR) of 15.7% to 2027*.

However, residential customers do not necessarily have the same understanding of how these systems work as a commercial user, making it even more important to be able to clearly document the installation has been done correctly to prove performance and prevent unpaid callbacks.

SecuriTEST IP features advanced reporting to enable installers to document performance on site in detail, rather than filling in excel documents to create reports.

When an issue arises, the proof of performance reports can demonstrate both camera images and network configuration, making return visits to site billable, especially in the

case that the customer has changed the network parameters.

“With SecuriTEST IP, users can depend on a simple, handheld tool that can replace an Ethernet cable tester, laptop, PoE injector, PoE tester, and reporting tool. Plus, it connects first time without the need to change complex settings and deliver reliable test results,” says Tim. “And supported by a suite of our other complementary test solutions, security installers can save huge amounts of time on every job and keep their customers happy.”

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Sky-high thinking PAC’s cloud based access control technology takes up residence at Ealing Council

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ocated in the heart of west London, Ealing Council serves the residents and businesses of the capital’s fourth largest borough.

With a vast housing portfolio and a commitment to keeping residents as safe and secure as possible, Ealing Council benefits from the use of PAC’s innovative cloud based access

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control solution.

The London Borough of Ealing comprises seven major towns – Ealing, Acton, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall – and Ealing Council’s task is to provide a diverse range of services to 350,000 residents across the area.

It is committed to improving its performance, while ensuring value

for money, and a key part of this is the provision of good quality housing that meets the highest possible standards.

Home help In addition to carrying out property allocation, repairs, rent collection, homelessness services and estate management, Ealing Council is

responsible for ensuring the security and safety of the tenants living in its 300+ housing blocks.

Daljit Gill is electrical services manager at Ealing Council and comments, ‘When it comes to administering our multi-site housing portfolio, Ealing Council recognises the advantages that access control technology brings in terms of our ability to effectively access information, issue and configure key fobs and check occupancy status.

As a longstanding PAC customer, we chose the PAC Residential Cloud as the central hub of our access control system, which currently comprises around 1,100 doors and 500 controllers.’

Sky-high thinking Over the last few years the cloud has proven to be a game changer in the way access control technology is designed, configured and used. The PAC Residential Cloud leads the way in allowing organisations to remotely manage and monitor their access control systems. Meanwhile, the PAC controllers used as part of the Ealing Council system utilise the general packet radio service (GPRS) platform,

which is a faster and cost effective means of connecting remote sites via a mobile network.

Sam Flowers, regional sales manager at PAC, explains, ‘Daljit and his team can address technical issues, deal with key fob management, examine diagnostics, view system status, set and unset a system, and gain access to event logs and reports – all from a remote location. Without the cloud any problems and issues would need to be dealt with by office-based individuals, which is obviously restrictive and can lead to a delayed response. We also provide a full online training programme to help customers get the best out of their systems and provide full technical support.’

Asked how the PAC Residential Cloud makes his day to day working life easier, Daljit Gill responds, ‘I can address connection issues, manage the system and troubleshoot from wherever I happen to be, using my PC, tablet or smartphone. Not only is this convenient, it also saves me a huge amount of time, as I don’t have to go into the office to log-in. Two of my colleagues also have permission

to use the system remotely – although we could share access with up to 15 administrators if required - with each person only given access to information that relates directly to their role. One of the main features of the system is that it is fully auditable, meaning that any activity can be monitored in real time and traced directly back to a specific user via their unique password.’

Centre forward Ealing Council strictly adheres to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and has implemented a strong data protection policy. PAC Residential Cloud is hosted with The Bunker, a trusted PAC partner, whose UK data centres are located in former nuclear bunkers and certified to the ISO 27001 standard for information security management.

PAC Residential Cloud also offers Ealing Council some less obvious benefits. Sam Flowers comments, ‘The data collected by the access control system can be used to issue an alert if a resident’s key fob hasn’t been used during a specific period, identify patterns of behaviour that could suggest illegal activity,

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flag-up if someone is subletting a property or even detect if a tenant is using a cloned key fob. If an alert is activated, measures can then be taken to deactivate a specific key fob.

Furthermore, the PAC Residential Cloud has also helped Ealing Council adopt a business as usual approach during the coronavirus pandemic by limiting physical interaction, while still enabling a prompt and effective response.’

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control system by upgrading to PAC’s 512DCi digital networkable access controllers. Daljit Gill concludes, ‘Installing the PAC 512DCi’s will allow us to maximise operational effectiveness through our investment in the PAC Residential Cloud. We will also be able to utilise PAC’s high frequency OPS MIFARE DESFire EV1 readers, which have been tested to meet Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128 bit compliance. This will further reduce the risk of key fob cloning and ensure that our tenants benefit from improved levels of security.’

PAC™ & GDX™ has over 70 years of combined experience in developing and manufacturing robust, versatile

and scalable security solutions. PAC & GDX’s innovative approach and attention to detail delivers flexible and reliable solutions across access control, door entry, and security management. PAC & GDX Integration with video surveillance, time and attendance, intruder, and staff protection systems complete the view of what really matters across the customers estate. PAC & GDX delivers a reliable and robust product portfolio that helps to protect people, property, and assets.

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EDUCATION SECURITY

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Choosing access solutions for education facilities

tudent and staff safety on premises is paramount to headteachers and facilities managers – and the prospect of working with multiple third parties can make updating systems seem daunting.

Here, Andrew Slynn, Electronic Access and Data Lead at dormakaba explores some of the access solutions available and explains the benefits of working with a supplier that will provide complete support from the beginning and well into aftercare.

Safety and security are an ever-prominent consideration for educational establishments and due to their nature, a diverse range of security levels must be taken into

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account in order to provide staff and students with effective security measures whilst maintaining a safe and comfortable learning environment. Regular student and staff turnover, different security and access requirements during term time compared to the holidays, as well as visitors and contractors arriving on site, all require differing access privileges that must be added, withdrawn or amended frequently.

As such, there are many layers to manage and those responsible for the security and safety of students must look to security specialists that can demonstrate that these factors have been well considered, to ensure the smooth running of premises.

Risk assessment An educational facility or campus can present complex security requirements, so it is advisable to undertake a security audit with a specialist who can assess the entire site and identify the levels of security required and any specific vulnerabilities. For example, across a facility the entry points, entrance systems and door hardware needed can vary - so it is important for the solutions provider to be called upon early on in the project to inform the specification. This will not only ensure that the most appropriate solution is installed but also enable safe and secure flow across the facility.

A scalable, secure solution Given the flexibility it can offer, an electronic system that can be centrally managed is an ideal starting point to build an access control system. Digital means of access control are steadily becoming the way forward and can promote ease of movement whilst ensuring that access is carefully managed so only authorised persons can enter certain spaces.

For example, cloud-based access control systems that utilise access cards or fobs are incredibly flexible.

They require minimal effort to be integrated into the organisation’s existing IT architecture and utilise an online platform to manage user access across a site. Using a simple, centralised and easy to use interface facilities managers can create a customised, zoned security system and easily and remotely control who

can access certain parts of a building or campus. This is ideal for ensuring teaching spaces like laboratories that contain potentially dangerous equipment and materials can only be accessed by authorised persons.

What’s more, the use of a card or fob means that in the event that the access media is lost, cloud-based systems offer a simple way of rendering the missing item unusable to prevent unauthorised access.

This technology also offers the opportunity to use smart phones for access instead of media like cards, fobs and smart keys. Not only is this more convenient for the user, but it also improves security as there is less chance of the access media being lost or borrowed by other people. Smart phones also utilise additional security measures like a PIN number, passcode and biometric verification (such as fingerprint or

facial recognition), further reducing the chance of unauthorised persons gaining access to the premises.

A huge benefit of cloud-based systems is that new features and updates to the platform are made and rolled out automatically rather than needing to wait for the locally installed software to be updated. This means that the system can continue working at optimum efficiency without comprising security.

Minimising risk by maximising hygiene Another factor to consider when selecting access solutions is hygiene. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the importance of choosing systems that require minimal contact to reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria and enable social distancing. The key here is to minimise the number of manually

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operated doors - thereby reducing common contact points around the building.

This can be easily achieved by upgrading the door hardware of manual swing doors and installing the necessary activation and safety sensors to make them operate automatically. Touch operated automatic doors can also be improved by replacing the push-pad with a contact free, microwave detection sensor. And instead of traditional locks and cylinders, use digital versions that support contactless access - and these can be integrated into the entire, single access system.

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harmonised way to save time and money. Once installed, the software automatically updates, which is convenient and reduces the admin burden for facilities managers.

One supplier fits all To ensure that the right solution is chosen for the premises and its requirements, we recommend choosing a single solutions provider that can offer a holistic view of the site and ensure all elements of access control and security are integrated and compatible with each other. For example, dormakaba’s specification experts will support a project at all stages, from design to delivery. They offer expert knowledge on building regulations and risk assessments, tailored advice for difficult project requirements and bespoke locking solutions to suit specific needs.

Liaising with one supplier

removes the need for multiple communication channels and any issues or queries can therefore be managed efficiently. What’s more, this end-to-end approach also offers streamlined maintenance for the establishment – with only one service plan and maintenance manufacturer to deal with in the future.

Education facilities receive high levels of foot traffic every day and for premises to operate efficiently, it is paramount that the correct door hardware and access solutions are installed to ensure staff, students and visitors remain safe. Every facility is different so it is important to consider access solutions that can be easily tailored to the premises’ individual requirements.

To find out more about dormakaba’s service offering and its full range of access control systems visit www.dormakaba.co.uk

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