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Working in harmony with darker environments, the Midnight Black Collection has been created for businesses and sites that require or prefer a security solution which offers unrivalled, contemporary, and discreet protection that compliments their surroundings.

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6 Hanwha Techwin’s Top 5 Video Surveillance Trends for 2023

Hanwha Techwin previews the Top 5 Video Surveillance Trends for 2023, focusing on cutting-edge technologies, including AI, computing at the edge, and the convergence of the IoT.

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10 Hikvision introduces eLearning platform Hikvision eLearning platform aims to help securityindustry practitioners enhance their professional competence through learning and certification.

12 DSAR is on the rise. Are you ready?

Video analytics and compliance software business Facit has reportedly seen a 200% increase in companies looking to implement a system that would optimise their Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) compliance.

14 Getting Hands-on with Paxton’s Free Installer Training

What is it like on a Paxton installer training course, and is it worth attending? Benchmark was invited along to join in with a group of installers at a recent session.

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20 Texecom’s Midnight Black Collection is now available

Texecom has launched its Midnight Black Collection, which provides businesses and sites with a security solution that is both contemporary and discreet, as well as enhancing the surrounding surroundings of the business or site. It has been designed to work in harmony with darker décor as well as work in harmony with darker environments.

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February 2023

Hello, and welcome to February’s issue of Benchmark magazine.

What are your new year’s resolutions for 2023? Have you got an actionable plan in place, or are all good intentions falling off the wagon a month on?

Training, online and in-person education and manufacturers’ loyalty programs for installers are firmly in place and continue growing. It’s worth checking out your favourite security manufacturers to see what they have to offer. Many companies are committed to rewarding loyal customers with rewards apps and free training. Have a look into this and reap the benefits.

As we get into 2023, some continuing trends are apparent: AI-powered security cameras, Cloud storage and interconnectivity - check out our interview with HID on Smart Buildings. However, the way these technologies will evolve and for which applications will depend on use cases, the changes in the financial markets and other world events.

Providing a security infrastructure that is flexible, compatible with other devices, easy to configure and easy to install is the best way to stay prepared for the coming year and beyond. If you are an end user or a specifier, choosing scalable technology is the most crucial consideration, so your or your client’s business can grow with it.

We see continued demand for new applications of artificial intelligence, deep learning technology, and A/V analytics to deliver actionable business insights.

Low-carbon initiatives and green manufacturing trends are very inspiring in the security industry. Many security manufacturers are introducing products with longer lifespans, recyclable materials, and renewable energy sources, reducing waste and emissions. Solar-powered solutions, such as those offered by Webeye, continue to increase, and the effectiveness is clear to see.

Finally, it is important to note that from January 2023, the Fire Safety Regulations 2022 for England, which makes it a requirement for responsible persons of high-rise residential buildings to provide information on their building/s to their local fire and rescue service, has come into force. The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report recommended implementing this regulation as a critical step to prevent future tragedies. Article 24 of the Fire Safety Order imposes the Regulations on England only. You can find the Regulations on the UK Government’s website

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Hanwha Techwin’s Top 5 Video Surveillance Trends for 2023

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previews the Top 5 Video Surveillance Trends for 2023, focusing on cuttingedge technologies, including AI, computing at the edge, and the convergence of the IoT. It also explains why cybersecurity and the responsible use of technology will become increasingly important.

To date, traditional video applications have called on AI to reduce false alarms and allow the forensic search of video based on object attributes.

However, AI centred on metadata has become commonplace. End users are now looking for reprocessed information such as vehicle type statistics in a given time period or customers’ gender and age by different hours – rather than metadata that merely aggregate vehicle, gender or age data.

This is because users can gain greater insight and make better business decisions by accessing and managing their information directly. In other words, information becomes most valuable when the user can use this data in the most efficient and relevant way to them.

for Security grows by 500% and maintains its OFSTED status

Skills for Security, the UK’s largest Fire and Security Apprenticeship provider, has maintained its OFSTED Good Provider status after a 500% growth in just three years.

Since August 2019, the organization has added over 500 apprentices across the UK, from Scotland to Cornwall, to its

IDIS Launches Deep Learning powered 5MP edge AI camera range

IDIS has launched a range of Edge AI cameras that the Korean manufacturer claims are powerful and easy to deploy. As part of the company’s focus on extending the use of its self-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine to meet security, safety, and operational needs, the new cameras offer AI-powered appliances, servers, and software for organizations of all sizes in a variety of vertical markets.

The DC-D4537RXA and DC-D4537HRXA, and DC-T4537HRXA come with the powerful IDIS Deep Learning Engine on board, enabling highly efficient edge processing. With these new models, users can enhance their video surveillance with up to 98% accurate object detection and classification using the comprehensive NDAA-compliant range of DirectIP® cameras, reducing false alarms,

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apprenticeship program. It has opened six sites across the UK as part of its strategy to become a national provider of highquality, accessible training, including Warrington, Watford, Glasgow, Mansfield, Birmingham, and Oxford, and expanding its staff base by 46 to support regional and local objectives. In January 2022, they were awarded an ESFA contract for delivering

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AI Scene Change Detection deployable on i-Pro AI cameras

An AI-based analytical application enables easy on-site learning based on captured images. i-Pro announced the addition of AI Scene Change Detection to its powerful

edge-based AI analytics platform. Scene Change Detection brings the latest in AI analytics technology to i-Pro’s AIIfication strategy for the security industry. If a camera detects anomalies within its field of view, an alert can be sent to security and operations teams to let them know what is happening. i-Pro’s aim is to become the security industry’s next-generation

3XLOGIC examines emerging security trends at its 2023 Experience Days

Taking place in Harrogate on 16th February, Daventry on 21st February and Windsor on 23rd February – at no cost to attend – 3xLOGIC’s 2023 Experience Days are geographically located to ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from attending.

There will be discussions about several market trends, including how cloud-based security is becoming the new normal and how 3xLOGIC’s innovative new products will ease the path to digital transformation. A hybrid solution combines on-premises technology with the public cloud to connect previously disparate building services over an existing security network infrastructure. The presenters will also discuss how intelligent buildings are based on modern cloud-based security systems.

Hikvision introduces eLearning platform

Hikvision eLearning platform aims to help securityindustry practitioners enhance their professional competence through learning and certification. The platform also provides preliminary training and insights for those wishing to start in the security industry.

We welcome installers, integrators, engineers, and anyone interested in the security industry to use this eLearning platform for training and certification. We will help you manage your training certificates, enhance your resume, and stay ahead of competitors.

Whether you are new to the security industry or a seasoned expert, if you want to achieve more in this career, you’ve come to the right place! Check out the video to learn what Hikvision eLearning offers.

To learn more, head over to Hikvision’s YouTube channel and check out:

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DSAR is on the rise.

Are you ready?

Video analytics and compliance software business Facit has reportedly seen a 200% increase in companies looking to implement a system that would optimise their Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) compliance.

We are all familiar with GDPR by now. Article 15 of the GDPR, entitled the ‘Right of access by the data Subject’, states, “Any person whose image is recorded on a Video Surveillance System has a right to seek and be supplied with a copy of their own personal data from the footage.”

Video footage is personal data, so anyone captured in a video has the right to request a copy of the footage. The request is called a DSAR and must be responded to by the organisation that holds the footage within 30 days.

In line with GDPR, the identities of any other individuals visible in the footage must be obscured or redacted. A vehicle number plate

Getting Hands-on with Paxton’s Free Installer Training

What is it like on a Paxton installer training course, and is it worth attending? Benchmark was invited along to join in with a group of installers at a recent session.

Given the constantly developing nature of technology, product training is an essential component of the security installer’s career development path. Many see

training as a perk of the job, and while it may mean a day or two off the tools, it represents a long-term benefit. For the employer, training is also worthwhile in the form of a competitive edge when it comes to contract tenders. There are a number of options for those looking to empower their engineers with the latest knowledge and system skills; however, if there is a specific technology that requires training, then often the company that developed and brought the product to market is the ideal source. This kind of training helps in both ways; the engineer talks to the people that are the closest to the equipment, and the manufacturer gets to speak to the installers who will be regularly working with the kit. It’s

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IDIS expands line up with NDAA compliant 8-channel HD encoder

IDIS has launched a new HD encoder with eight channels, the DP-DE2108. With this latest device from IDIS, a wide range of analogue camera signals can be digitized to provide excellent HD image quality, allowing end users to support legacy cameras, mix and match analogue and IP solutions, or

Intersec Award for Sustainability goes to Secure Logiq

Secure Logiq has won the Intersec Award for Security Sustainability Service of the Year for its environmental efforts. The manufacturer of servers for HD surveillance systems won the award for reducing carbon emissions in the electronic security industry.

To become a carbon-negative company, Secure Logiq has taken bold steps. Although its products are essential for any enterprise electronic security system, they consume a lot of power during production and over their lifespan. With a mission to lead the industry by example, Secure Logiq joined an industryoriented community at the beginning of 2022 with a short-term goal of becoming carbon neutral but with a long-term goal of offsetting its products’ carbon emissions.

Secure Logiq partnered with Cloudforests.

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manage phased upgrades to full network surveillance systems.

When using an HD-TVI signal, the DP-DE2108 integrates HD analogue, SD analogue, and HD-TVI cameras into a DirectIP® network solution, delivering highperformance video up to 5MP. The encoder features four audio inputs, quadruple streaming, and OSC control over coaxial

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HID is expanding its Smart Buildings presence

We spoke to Jaroslav Barton, HID’s product marketing director for physical access control, to take his views on the future of Smart Buildings.

Last year, for the first time, HID attended the Smart Buildings Show, showing its interest in expanding into areas beyond just the security sector.

“In recent years, we have seen an evolution in the Smart building environment,” noted Barton, “Installers today look to security solutions not as a stand-alone but as an integral part of a more holistic approach to the smart building concept.

“Buildings used for business purposes must include attractive features to enhance the user experience and add value to those renting the

Smart buildings are not a completely new concept. However, these days the quality of services and functionalities that businesses expect from their office or business space has increased. Of course, keeping things as sustainable as possible, energy-efficient, and safe is a must, and according to HID, there is scope for thinking smarter and bigger.

space. Identifying areas where a building might be weaker, whether in terms of sustainability, energy efficiency, or user experience, is key for security experts who can offer a holistic

Ujazdowski Castle, the Centre for Contemporary Art chooses Hanwha

The Centre for Contemporary Art based in Ujazdowski Castle, is a space that uses art to help visitors reflect on the world. It aims to invite discussion about some of the pieces where different art disciplines blend together in creative experiments.

To achieve this, the space – which is located at the heart of Warsaw, Poland – hosts events, exhibitions, a cinema, a bookshop, a library, and an art residency programme.

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The Centre for Contemporary Art, Ujazdowski Castle, needed a system that was flexible to the different needs of the many spaces in the museum, and that worked with the castle’s 13th-century aesthetic. The team decided to invest in advanced IP cameras to deliver state-of-the-art video and audio analytics to protect people, assets, and artwork with great accuracy.

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Texecom’s Midnight Black Collection is now available

Texecom has launched its Midnight Black Collection, which provides businesses and sites with a security solution that is both contemporary and discreet, as well as enhancing the surrounding surroundings of the business or site. It has been designed to work in harmony with darker décor as well as work in harmony with darker environments.

Texecom’s Midnight Black Collection includes the complete range of Capture Grade 2 motion detectors, Premier Elite

LCDLP / LDLCP-W keypads, Impaq S / SC/ SC-W and Micro Contact-W / Micro Shock-W perimeter detectors.

Texecom Midnight Black Collection includes: Capture – is a high-performing, reliable, easy-to-install range of detectors that have now been remastered.

Wired and Wireless Keypads with intuitive operation, ergonomic design and backlit keys, the large blue LCD menu system is simple to use and can include proximity tags for additional ease in arming and disarming.

Impaq S Series – The Impaq S Series of perimeter protection solution provides a step change in shock detection performance with VIBER™ Accelerometer Technology for

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Hanwha Techwin Europe partners with NXGEN Technology

Hanwha Techwin, a global leader in video surveillance products and solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with NXGEN Technology AG, a Swiss-based start-up that focuses on scalable alarm and event management. In particular, the partnership will benefit monitoring stations

Blair Bowen is promoted to Divisional Director at Paxton

Paxton has promoted Blair Bowen to Divisional Director of Manufacturing to oversee the expansion of its manufacturing operations in the coming years.

Adam Stroud, Paxton’s CEO, said: “Having started with Paxton a year ago, Blair has already become an important and integral member of Paxton’s senior management. “It has been a busy year for our manufacturing team, spearheading advances in efficiency, introducing plastic injection moulding, and making positive cultural improvements.”

Currently, Paxton’s manufacturing facilities operate to meet ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring they operate to the highest level in both quality and environmental responsibility. Under Blair’s guidance, the factory has broken production

where real-time event management and alerts are critical.

With the security landscape becoming ever more complex with multiple systems and devices required to work seamlessly together – including video, the Internet of Things, access control, perimeter detection, and more – the partnership between Hanwha and NXGEN aims to simplify this

Abloy Academy announces new dates for 2023

For 2023, Abloy UK is offering Academy Foundations and Foundations Plus CPD courses, which provide attendees with invaluable insight into emergency and panic

GJD to sell 100% of its shares to Ava

GJD Manufacturing Limited (GJD) has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Ava Risk Group Limited (AVA). The Ava Risk Group offers a broad range of complementary solutions, including intrusion detection and location, biometrics, card access control, and locking.

AVA protects high-value assets and infrastructure with technologies and services.

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Installation companies, security managers, end users, and specifiers can take the free courses to ensure maximum safety and security while helping to save lives.

In the Foundations course, delegates will understand the minimum legal standards for access control locking applications for

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The company operates three business segments: Future Fibre Technology, BQT Solutions and GJD Manufacturing.

FFT manufactures and markets ‘smart’ fibre optic sensing systems for security and condition monitoring for various applications, including perimeters, pipelines, conveyors, power cables and data networks. BQT is a specialist in developing, manufacturing and supplying high-security biometric readers, security access control and electronic locking products. GJD is a specialist in developing and manufacturing perimeter detectors,

Waddesdon Manor adopts digital key solution from Abloy UK

Waddesdon Manor was built between 1874 and 1885 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild and is home to the Rothschild Collection of paintings, sculptures and decorative arts.

Opened to the public in 1959, Waddesdon Manor is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust, on behalf of the National Trust, which took over ownership in 1957.

The Manor House needed an access control system that could secure storerooms and valuable artwork and assets and keep members of the public away from restricted areas.

Keys in the existing locking system were badly worn, and the security and facilities management wanted to upgrade to a proven state-of-the-art solution that provided control of key management and more information, such as audit trails.

Mid-Beds Locksmiths Ltd – who have been responsible for the heritage and modern locks and ironmongery at the site for over 20 years –and the security team at Waddesdon conducted a survey of the site to identify the locks that most urgently needed replacing in stage one of

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Paxton Expands its reach into the Middle East

Paxton and Stebilex Systems, an access control solutions provider based in the Middle East, have formed an exclusive distribution partnership in its region for 2023. Stebilex Systems will help further promote Paxton products, working together to address the market’s changing security needs.

Dan Drayton, Paxton’s Divisional Director – EMEA Sales Region, said: “We have been

Hikvision’s 4-inch lens TandemVu, compact and powerful

Hikvision’s TandemVu 4 MP 25x IR Network Speed Dome offers a powerful combination of PTZ and bullet lens systems for capturing high-resolution, sharp images in expansive areas that let you view both the big picture and detailed views simultaneously. With AcuSense technology, both lenses filter out people and vehicles, while Hikvision’s ColorVu technology ensures continuous, colourful video all day long.

TandemVu 4 is a more compact version of TandemVu 7” and 8”, that provides outstanding coverage over large areas with detailed views day or night, thanks to some of Hikvision’s most advanced technologies. With a 1/2.8-inch progressive scan CMOS chip and a 25x optical zoom lens, Hikvision’s TandemVu 4 MP 25x IR Network Speed Dome

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working with Stebilex since 2019, and their team has shown notable performance in driving Paxton’s brand name across the region. As Stebilex offers a wide range of access control and automation products, they can enhance our systems with integrated solutions, including biometrics and gate barriers. We believe, with our collaboration, customers in the Middle

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Hikvision’s vandal resistance Access Control Terminal

Hikvision’s Access Control Terminal (K1T502) is a new vandal-proof all-in-one solution for managing access control, video intercoms, and video security.

As well as IP65 and IK09 protection, the zinc alloy housing also provides increased stability.

A wide range of authentication methods are available, including fingerprints, cards, etc.

The Hik-Connect mobile app allows you to control the device remotely. It can also connect to an external access controller via the Wiegand protocol.

In addition to using the SIP 2.0 protocol for two-way audio transmission, it can also be connected to external card readers using RS-485.

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Maxxess ads Digifort’s VMS to its ecosystem

Maxxess has expanded its eFusion security management platform’s integration ecosystem by adding Digifort’s video management software (VMS) to its ecosystem.

eFusion is a feature-rich platform used globally in corporate enterprises, industrial

settings, hospitality, and mixed-use developments that integrate access control with more than 60 leading technologies. In addition to video surveillance and analytics, facial recognition and fire and building management systems, site-specific applications and hardware are also included. eFusion’s modular building block approach and transparent price structure ensure affordability but give users a level of power and functionality previously only associated

ABLOY Key Deposit uses QR code

Abloy Oy and ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions have jointly developed ABLOY Key Deposit for Keyless Access. With it, organizations can easily grant access to critical infrastructure and properties using their mobile phones, without key logistics, thanks to the new ABLOY Key Deposit for Keyless Access. The lock is the latest addition to the keyless ABLOY BEAT and ABLOY CUMULUS

Norbain announces blue fog for intruder detection

The ATM Security Division and Norbain announce a new partnership in Intruder Detection. ATM’s Defender Fog Device will be distributed by Norbain, which is a costeffective, compact 12-volt blue fogging unit that enhances security in both offices and homes.

Mark Field, Norbain’s MD, said, “This is a fantastic, economical, out-of-the-box fogging solution which perfectly complements our existing Intruder Detection security solutions. It’s very easy to integrate into existing alarm systems and is supplied boxed and ready to install, so there’s no need for costly additional M&E work to get them connected.

“We’re pleased to have ATM on board and are speaking to installers focused across several sectors on their behalf, including banks, prisons, government, utilities and critical infrastructure.”

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portfolios.

The solution enables keyless access to properties with a smartphone via a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection. Property managers can easily grant different user groups access to properties with the deposit, eliminating unnecessary key logistics and access control.

“The ABLOY Key Deposit for Keyless

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