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From the Editor’s Desk

Volume I • Issue 2 • 1 September 2016 (102 pages including 6 for cover) No. F.2 (S.27) Press/ 2016 Editor Santosh Pathak

Dear Readers, Greetings from SecurityLink INDIA! End-user security requirements vary and are attributable to an assortment of dynamics – both conventional as well as distinctive. An item designed on an amply intelligent flow chart can yield an accomplished solution, and if not, what will ensue is a wide gap between demand and supply. A similar lack of correspondence in the system was signified by a high ranking police official at a recently held conference in Mumbai. He appealed to entrepreneurs to exert primarily to put together the statistics of basic wants of users and, in accordance with them, to conceptualize a compatible solution.

On a comparable note, an investigation turns out well only with ample knowledge of laws and their judicious employment. During his valedictory address at the 1st National Conference of Investigating Agencies, Shri U.U. Lalit, Justice of Supreme Court of India, stressed on the pertinence of the adequate knowledge of laws and their appropriate use during investigations, emphasizing the need for coordination between various investigation agencies and prosecution wings to improve the quality of investigation.

The Government appears to be sternly addressing new security challenges to National Security and is accentuating Private-Public Partnerships that boost adopting the latest hi-tech equipment for the security forces. They have endorsed Modernization Plan–II for the period 2012 to 2017 that sanctions all the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to equip themselves with more and latest arms, ammunition, and special gadgets of advanced versions such as night vision devices, deep search metal detectors, BP jackets and helmets, hand held search lights and global positioning systems etc.

The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has recently reviewed the progress of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) and National Emergency Response System (NERS) and shown satisfaction. The CCTNS project aims at providing pan India search on a national database of crime and criminal records, and integrating all pillars of the criminal justice system, namely police, courts, prisons, fingerprints, forensics and prosecution, for informed and fast decision making.

September is a busy month with us participating in TrafficInfraTech Expo in Mumbai, IFSEC SEA in Malaysia, and IISE at New Delhi. We will bring you updates from these exhibitions next month.

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interview

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Vishwanath Kulkarni Director of Sales Physical Access Control India and SAARC, HID Global

Wei Jin Lee

Regional Director Secure Issuance Asia Pacific, HID Global

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How Law Enforcement Can Combat the Unseen Costs of Video Storage

By Wayne Arvindson – Vice President,Video Surveillance Solutions, Quantum

feature articles 74 ‘WARP Cables’ Help Reduce Data Interference

77 ISO 14520 Door Fan & Room Integrity Leak Detection Testing

76 The Internet of Things: Securing Gateways to Connected Environments

79 Research Note: Top MEMS Sensor Suppliers for 2015

National Roundup 18 Honeywell Introduces Maxpro Cloud Alarm Monitor

• Bosch Expands Local Product Portfolio 19

• Hikvision’s LED Monitors 20 Vehant’s E-challan Device launched in Mysore 21 CP PLUS Partners with Savdhaan India, and with ‘24’ 22 VIVOTEK and Videonetics at 5th TrafficInfratech Expo 23 Netgear’s New NAS 212 and 214 24 UL & JGI Group to set up Fire Testing Laboratory in Bengaluru 14

25 Edimax Expands Industrial Ethernet POE+ Switch Portfolio 26 New WD Prosumer Nas Storage 27 G4S Advocates PPP Route for a Secure India 28 Safety Ka Power Button 29 Zebronics Video Door Phone ZEB-VD4 Smart

• Hikvision Tie-up with Security Shells Infotech 30

• NEC India to Deploy Facial Recognition Systems in AP 31 Honeywell’s Second Edition of Smart Building Awards

32 UP Police Selects Hexagon

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• AxxonSoft Releases Version 4.10.1 of Axxon Intellect PSIM

• New AXIS Q60 PTZ Dome Cameras

40 New Milestone Device Pack 8.7 41 Digital Watchdog® Expands MEGApix® IP Camera Line

• Delta’s HD2055 Barrier

• Vivotek’s License Plate Capture Solution IP816A-LPC

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43 Tamron New 5-MP NIR (Near-IR) VariFocal Lens with P-Iris 44 DIGIEVER Video Wall Decoder New Firmware 1.0.0.7

45 LEDs Fuel Ultra Accurate Indoor GPS System 46 Wavestore Launches Small Systems NVRs

• QNAP 10GbE-built-in TS-EC1280U R2 NAS 47 • BCDVideo Releases Rigid

Networking Series 48 Siqura all-in-one Thermal PID Camera

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• Proxim Introduces High-Capacity Point to MultiPoint Product Line 50 Remsdaq Announces the EntroPad 13.56MHz Multiclass Reader

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Honeywell Introduces Maxpro Cloud Alarm Monitor for Real-Time Remote Monitoring Provides simple, scalable and secure cloud-based solutionthat works across multiple sites

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oneywell has announced the launch of its leading remote monitoring solution, Honeywell MAXPRO® Cloud Alarm Monitor in India. A firstof-its kind solution that integrates intrusion and closed-circuit televisions sub-systems, MAXPRO Cloud Alarm Monitor is a cloud-based platform that enables powerful remote monitoring and real-time response across multiple sites.

Honeywell MAXPRO® Cloud Alarm Monitor is an integrated, easy-to-install, and cost-effective solution that brings together intrusion alarm monitoring, video verification, and bi-directional audio communication onto a simple, scalable and secure platform. It allows users to view alarms and video feed from their

sites anytime, anywhere, using a virtual private network (VPN) based secure internet connection. It avoids redundancy with greater service uptime.

The solution’s scalability makes it useful for a wide range of multi-site applications, such as a domestic bank securing ATMs and branches across 18

the country, or a multi-site franchise protecting its facilities against theft or vandalism. The system provides real-time surveillance of premises enabling efficient operations, profitability, and peace of mind. With its simple and easy-to-use interface for what are otherwise complex operations, the system offers a seamless experience with a standardized interface.

“Designed to address today’s increasing security and safety challenges, MAXPRO Cloud Alarm Monitor is uniquely positioned to offer instant alarm monitoring and video verification through one seamless interface, providing a true end-to-end ‘Connected Building’ solution,” said Sharad Yadav, General Manager, Honeywell Security and Fire, India, “It is ideal for franchise owners or facility managers who manage the security of multiple sites spread across a large area. It enables central monitoring system (CMS) stations with real-time intrusion alarm monitoring, video verification, and bi-directional audio communication, without the need for an on-premise software or advanced IT infrastructure.”

Unique features of MAXPRO Cloud Alarm Monitor include: 1. Plug and Play o Easy to install and faster set-up at sites.

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o Provides security and site analytics for round-the-clock assessment of risk levels for all sites. o Preventive maintenance helps CMS operators anticipate system downtime.

2. Scalable, Modular, Customizable o Scalable to support thousands of sites, MAXPRO Cloud Alarm Monitor grows with the business. o Ability to extend the platform with add-on features for energy, fire, and access control with minimal incremental cost. o Flexibility to produce customized self-generated reports for an unbiased view of the health and security of sites.

3. Quality Support o System compatibility with other Honeywell hardware ensures hassle-free integration. o Timely local support to ensure uninterrupted service. o Robust hardware and platform for lower downtime and false alarms.

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Technology from Bosch for a ‘smarter’ India

Bosch Security Technology Expands Local Product Portfolio Increased investment in local product line

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osch India’s Security Technology business unit has expanded its product portfolio to offer its local customers tailored solutions. Aiming to increase the share of its localized portfolio the business unit has increased its R&D investment by around 30 percent. ● In 2015, the business unit’s R&D investment for localization increased by around 30 percent. ● Made in India products makes foray into SAARC region. ● Enormous potential in the transportation, energy and infrastructure sectors. ● Bosch’s systems have been installed in major assemblies of India and the SAARC region. ● Bosch safety, security and communication solutions – ‘Smart City’ ready.

The business unit has been successful in localizing products such as amplifiers, speakers and conference systems. Key products also include

an entry-level conference “The Indian Security market system. Other highlights of has matured greatly from what localization include the roit was a decade ago. There has bust and easy to use amplibeen a surge in the need for imfier, and affordable speakproved security solutions. This, ers for the public address coupled with the intention to domain. A major achievebecome smart, is an entry point ment in reaching some of for technology forward compathe goals associated with nies like Bosch to take advantage of.”

– Sudhir Tiku the ‘Make in India’ camHead – South Asia, Bosch Security Systems paign has been the business division’s entry into the SAARC region last year with products ous segments such as transportation, that have been made in India. “With energy and infrastructure. The busithis entry, expectations of growth are ness unit has had remarkable success even higher. It is the vision of the busi- especially with its conferencing-cumness unit to achieve complete self-reli- voting system. Bosch’s systems have ance through such quality offerings,” been installed in major assemblies of said Sudhir Tiku, Head – South Asia, India and the SAARC region. We are preparing to provide Safety, Security Bosch Security Systems.

Speaking about the business unit’s and Communication solutions that are growth potential, he elaborated, “For in line with India’s Smart City initiaBosch Security Technology, there is tives and are collaborating with partimmense growth potential as we are ners who have been present in this ecotrying to meet the demands of vari- system for long.”

Hikvision Leads the Way, Rolls out Special Professional Video Surveillance Led Monitors H

ikvision has launched the most classy and sophisticated special professional video surveillance LED monitors that provide excellent visual display and crystal clear images.

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of advantages over LCD monitors,

Better color

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ikvision’s LED backlighting allows for a slim, sleek design. LED monitors are much thinner and lighter than LCD monitors because LED monitors do not use fluorescent bulbs, so they also take up less space.

ED monitors from Hikvision feature more intensity gradation and a larger light wavelength than LCD monitors, delivering true, lifelike colors with better gradation.

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ikvision’s LED monitors produce virtually flicker-free images, reducing eye strain, eye fatigue and headaches.

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ikvision’s LED security monitors feature impressive contrast ratios that deliver a brighter picture than conventional LCD technology with brilliant image quality. Contrast is enhanced, colors are richer and black has more depth.

ikvision’s LED monitors have more color intensity than LCD monitors and do not produce motion blur. Many LCD monitors can produce motion blurring which is when an image momentarily blurs during scenes with intense motion on-screen. Also, with LED lighting technology, light will not escape as it does with LCD technology, so the quality of the image is not affected and the picture will remain crisp and clear.

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“We at Hikvision always want to offer the most advanced technologies in the security space to our valued clients and customers. Our latest special LED monitors come with many useful features that give best advantages to the end users who will benefit greatly from every surveillance operation.”

– Ashish P Dhakan MD & CEO, Prama hikvision Pvt. Ltd. a relatively short lifespan with continuous use and can dim over time, Hikvision’s LED monitors offer more hours of operation than a traditional LCD display with very little reduction in power output over time. LED displays have a much longer lifespan.

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ikvision’s LED monitors are very environmentally-friendly and are engineered for low power consumption.

In fact, an LED monitor can consume 30-50% less power than a conventional LCD monitor and, unlike LCD displays, LED-lit displays also contain no halogen or mercury which makes recycling them safer for the environment.

Mysore’s Maiden Handheld E-challan Device Inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Karnataka

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ysore is the third populous city in Karnataka which is known for its palaces and festivities. The state police who recognized the growing security concerns of the city were looking for an 20

intelligent traffic enforcement solution that can address better traffic management and crime prevention.

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fic violations and issue fines to violators in an easy way, and hence they sought an automated solution which could help them issue challans to violators on the spot. The idea was to help the local au-

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thorities improve the overall operational efficiency and reduce the time of challan generation/ issuance.

Vehant Technologies, proposed its indigenous solution named TrafficVios handheld e-challan system to the Mysore Police. There were extensive trials and demonstrations of the product and finally the solution was accepted and implemented by the nodal authorities in the city.

The scope of the project encompasses Intelligent Traffic Management System. The plan included rolling out multiple handheld e-challan devices to the Mysore Police. The system was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri Siddaramaiah on 23 July 2016. The system was announced as one of it’s kind and India’s first multifunctional device for traffic challan collections along with payment gateway for debit/ credit card provision.

TrafficVios handheld e-challan system is a replacement of age long traditional way of compounding challans using manual challan books. The e-challan can be issued on the spot with this device. This device compris-

The Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri Siddaramaiah inaugurating the system

es backend software integrated with databases (e.g. RTO, VAHAAN etc)

and can not only generate field challans but is also capable of accepting payments through debit/ credit cards.

Using an inbuilt camera device, one can capture the image of the offending vehicle which can further be printed on the e-challan. Once a vehicle is flagged down for a traffic rule violation, the vehicle details (license plate, registration number etc.) are entered into the device which is further verified with the database of the central server. An e-receipt is recorded and an e-challan is generated in the violators name on the spot.

CP PLUS Partners with Star TV’s Savdhaan India, and with ‘24’ C

P PLUS joins hands with Savdhaan India, Life OK’s flagship show in a bid, renewing its pledge to a Safe & Secured Nation. In its series, Savdhaan India initiates a movement against injustice and crime prevalent in the country, through various real-life crime-centric

narratives.

“Crime, more often than not, leverages ignorance; the culprit is constantly looking for new ways to commit crimes.

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the malicious ways in which they can be harmed, and take the necessary precautions to keep them and their family safe.

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cure India,” said Yogesh B. Dutta, COO CP PLUS. CP PLUS also recently joined hands with 24, a renowned Indian television series. Adapted from the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning, blockbuster American television series 24, this

drama-cum-thriller series stars Anil Kapoor as a Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) agent, and the struggles and experiences that he faces while performing his duties through the 24 hours of his life, narrated in real time. CP PLUS will be associated with 24 through its 2nd season.

“The original show was hugely

popular and India is the first country to have gotten the rights to adapt the show. In fact, the first season of the Indian 24 series was a hit, winning critical acclaim. This association, we believe, will help further our brand buzz in the market,” said Aditya Khemka, CEO, CP PLUS.

VIVOTEK and Videonetics to Attend 5th TrafficInfratech Expo, Mumbai To showcase products like IP816A LPC solution with Videonetic’s VMS under one roof

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our products. Our IP816A LPC kit is seamlessly integrated with Videonetics, and makes it is a professional solution to replace conventional manual processes of tracking, regulating and analyzing vehicle movement on roads, as well as to enforce traffic rules for the safety of citizens and their properties. The product is a professional 2-megapixel box network camera with IR LEDs and is specially designed for 24/7 day and night traffic monitoring environments such as streets, tunnels and parking lots.”

Avinash J Trivedi, Head – Business Development, Videonetics added, “The show is being supported by both State and Central government, which is indicative of the fact that the number of ITS companies are increasing in India

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IVOTEK, making the most of its partnership with Videonetics, is now all set to attend the 5th TrafficInfratech Expo to be held in Mumbai. Scheduled from 1-3 September 2016, the partners will be showcasing products like IP816A License Plate Capture (LPC) solution with Videonetic’s Video Management Software (VMS).

Elaborating on the event and its products Sanjeev Gulati, India and SAARC Country Manager, VIVOTEK INC. commented, “Catching up with the global trends, it is thrilling to see that India has turned its focus on ITS and technology driven safety devices for concerns on road traffic safety and congestion mitigation. TrafficInfratech Expo is a great platform to showcase

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and gaining prominence amongst other contemporary industries and drawing the government’s attention. We have host of products to showcase from our intelligent Traffic Management Solution Portfolio.

Through our association with VIVOTEK, we are showcasing reliable License Plate Recognition (LPR) based solution for the Indian market. The suite also provides industry proven software solutions for intelligent traffic monitoring, law enforcement, parking management, vehicle entry and exit management.”

VIVOTEK and Videonetics will be seen sharing a single roof at booth D9 at the event. TrafficInfratech Expo is India's unique platform for the traffic industry to connect with governments, policy makers, enforcement authorities

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and infrastructure developers. The Expo showcases the latest in traffic management technology, intelligent transport systems, tolling, safety & security, and mass transport.

This 5th edition of TrafficInfratech Expo has clearly demarcated sections because of the specific demand by different stake holders. Tolling and telematics will be integrated with ITS; Safety &

security will have more solutions for the traffic departments; and the section on mass transport will showcase solutions for metro/ mono rail, bus rapid transit, and other public transport systems.

NETGEAR Sets New Performance Standard for Networked Attached Storage with Ready NAS 212 and 214 Offers real-time transcoding capability on a quad-core ARM platform

ETGEAR®, Inc has launched its ReadyNAS® 210 Series of worldclass Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices for home and home office networks with new two-and four-bay models in India.

Based on a quad-core 1.4GHz ARM Cortex processor,ReadyNAS 212 (RN212) (www.netgear.com/ReadyNAS212) and ReadyNAS 214 (RN214) (www.netgear.com/ ReadyNAS214) set a new standard for consumer NAS by delivering real-time 1080p highdefinition video transcoding so you can view your HD content on any screen, anywhere at home and over the Internet. ReadyNAS 212 and 214 are the first ARM-based designs to deliver that capability in a costeffective storage solution. As a result, ReadyNAS 212 and 214 offer the best performance in their value class for storing, streaming, transcoding, and protecting all your precious photos, videos and files.

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only consumer NAS to offer a combination of real-time 1080p HD streaming and transcoding (MPEG4, H.264 and other popular CODECs), wirespeed anti-virus scanning with near-zero loss of throughput, and up to double the throughput with dual Ethernet interfaces in Link Aggregation mode. They are the obvious choice for media enthusiasts, photo hobbyists, and home power users with lots of HD multimedia files to store and retrieve.

ReadyNAS 212 and 214 are the fastest consumer NAS devices in the market, delivering up to 200MBps/ read (megabytes per second) and 160MBps/ write throughput. As more 802.11ac WiFi devices are connected to the home network, the one gigabit-per-second speed of an Ethernet port has increasingly become a bottleneck. ReadyNAS 212 and 214 offer you the option of connecting the second Ethernet port on your ReadySecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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NAS in a Link Aggregation mode with a NETGEAR Nighthawk® X8 AC5300 Smart WiFi Router (R8500), or NETGEAR ProSAFE® Gigabit Smart Switch, or an IEEE 802.3ad compliant network device.

This ‘port trunking’ capability means that ReadyNAS 212 and 214 can deliver up to twice the throughput compared to a single Ethernet cable connection.

Subhodeep Bhattacharya, Regional Director – India and SAARC, NETGEAR said, “NETGEAR ReadyNAS is the undisputed choice in storage for streaming, transcoding video, and protecting your data. If you are serious about storing, streaming and sharing HD multimedia content, then ReadyNAS 212 and 214 offer you the most costeffective storage option in the market today. Whether your priority is speed, data protection, or ease of use, there’s just not another NAS that offers this price/ performance combination.”

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sonal files from any device in your home or remotely from anywhere in the world, with no subscription fee. The free NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® app for PCs and the mobile apps for iOS and Android™ enable you to have a private and secure cloud running exclusively from your ReadyNAS 212 and 214. You can easily and automatically upload media content such as photos from your mobile device to your personal cloud, even editing and

sharing files stored at home while you’re on the move, as ReadyCLOUD can be accessed anytime, anywhere, and from virtually any connected device.

ReadyCLOUD for ReadyNAS 212 and 214 is the only personal cloud that embeds a VPN tunnel with zero-configuration setup while offering access, sharing and synchronization capabilities. You can easily sync folders between your ReadyNAS and PCs, and also ben-

efit from Time Machine backup support for all the Macs® in your home.

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he NETGEAR RN212 is priced at INR 30,698 while RN214 is priced at INR 38,396. Backed by 3 years warranty, the NETGEAR RN212 and RN214 are available through authorized NETGEAR partners and other reseller channels and retail partners in India.

UL Collaborates with JGI Group to set up Fire Testing Laboratory in Bengaluru U

L, a premier global safety science company, is partnering with JGI Group, India, to set up a new state-ofthe-art fire testing laboratory. This UL Jain Fire Laboratory (UL JFL) set up at JGI Global Campus will offer support to customers in India for testing various fire suppression products. The facility will also offer fire safety educational programs and support research and development activities.

Under the agreement, JGI Group will operate the facility and provide manpower, while UL will be the technical partner contributing to the knowhow, training, equipment, leadership and ‘Qualification/ Recognition.’ UL will further facilitate year-round training and certification programs, both web based and offline, along with workshops for industry, academia and government agencies.

L-R: Professor Bhaskar Dixit, Director, Centre for Disaster Mitigation - Jain University, Suresh Sugavanam, Vice President and Managing Director - UL South Asia, Dr. ChenrajRoychand, Founder - Jain Group of Institutions and Prof. HS Mukunda, Professor of Eminence - Centre for Disaster Mitigation address the media at the pre-launch event of the UL Jain Fire Laboratory in Bangalore

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Sharing his views on this unique venture, Suresh Sugavanam, Vice President and Managing Director, UL South Asia said, “What started off as a testing, certification and training collaboration with JGI Group has scaled new proportions, providing ample scope for us to expand our century-long expertise in fire safety to education, research and innovation. Joining hands with a reputed organization like the JGI Group which believes in building a healthy society by connecting people, ideas and resources, enables us to bring our safety mission to India and makes available our world class testing expertise to the students and community at large, in keeping with our commitment for a safer India.

The set up at the JGI Global Campus has easy accessibility, excellent infrastructure and efficient resources.”

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chemical powder tests have been conducted at the fire testing facility so far.

Commenting on this milestone for the JGI Group, its founder chairman, Dr. Chenraj Roychand said, “This collaboration is an important accomplishment and we are honored to be the first organization in India to partner with UL to develop a world class fire testing facility which is expected to acceler-

ate innovation in developing new fire suppression products and serve the industry.”

UL is a premier global independent safety science company that has championed progress for more than 120 years.

Its nearly 11,000 professionals are guided by the UL mission to promote safe working and living environments for all people. UL uses research and standards

to continually advance and meet everevolving safety needs.

JGI Group is an established education provider and entrepreneurship incubator in India. It successfully operates 85 educational institutions with 51,600 students and 6,450 employees engaged at the K-12, undergraduate and postgraduate levels, across 64 campuses pan India.

Edimax offers True Deployment Flexibility with New GS-5424PLG Web Smart PoE+ Switch IP networking leader expands industrial Ethernet POE+ switch portfolio

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dimax Technology, a leading provider of premier networking solutions, has launched GS-5424PLG Web Smart PoE switch. With its Powerover-Ethernet capabilities (PoE), GS5424PLG supports twenty-four Gigabit Ethernet ports and four mini-GBIC/ SFP slots. Designed for medium to large network environments, its standard 19inch 1U rack-mount brackets allow for integration with the most widely used mounting systems in the market.

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by IDC, the size of the Indian Ethernet switch market increased 12.3% to $112.6 million in Q1 2016. Increased adoption of SMAC technologies drove demand for L3 switches across organizations in Q1 2016. Telecom, banking and education sectors witnessed significant growth of about 20 percent and contributed close to 60 percent of the overall market. Increasing number of internet users across tier II & tier III cities, rising penetration of 3G/4G technology

and decline in average selling price of IoT devices have led to higher growth of Ethernet switches in the Indian market.

Additionally, push from Govt of India by initiatives such as eGov & Digital India has increased demand for network infrastructure investments across IT and corporate sector.

“The GS-5424PLG is a superb choice for IT managers or SIs looking for futureproof solutions to their PoE networks.

It raises the bar by offering flexible PoE budgeting and supplies up to 30W power of electricity per port and has a total power supply of 400W,” said Sanjay Joshi, Country Manager at Edimax Technology, “Users need not waste money on electrical wiring or new power outlets. Using this switch, they are free to power up any

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IEEE 802.3at or 802.3af compliant power devices. It can be used with different PoE products such as access points, network cameras or VoIP devices and offers an

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effective solution for network environments where power outlets are difficult to access or make entire installation managed centrally through PoE switch.”

24 PoE ports supplies up to 30W of electricity per port and has a total power supply of 400W to power any IEEE 802.3at/af compliant power device. The PoE detection capability enables GS-

5424PLG to verify whether the connected device is IEEE 802.3at compliant or 802.3af compliant and in absence of PoE device, network data will be transmitted through the LAN cables. PoE technology enables the Ethernet cable to carry both data and power, thus reducing cable installation and eliminating the need for extension cords or electrical outlets

on the walls and ceiling. Further, it also features an innovative power-budget UI which allows IT managers to monitor entire PoE network, set up VLANs to segregate traffic, configure link aggregation settings to create fat traffic pipelines and assess the total power usage before adding new PoE devices to the network architecture.

New WD Prosumer Nas Storage Gives Creative Pros the Power to Multi-Task and Easily Share Files

New My Cloud® EX2 Ultra delivers high performance with up to 16TB capacity

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estern Digital Corporation has updated its prosumers solutions with My Cloud EX2 Ultra, a high-performance, two-bay network attached storage (NAS) system. The My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS is designed from the ground up for creative professionals and prosumers that need to automatically sync content across computers, easily share files and folders and enjoy multiple backup options so they can create their own personalized digital library with ease.

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streaming capabilities. They should also have easier ways to store, share and access all of their digital data regardless of location or device,” said Khalid Wani, Director, Content Solutions Business, India, Middle East and Africa, WD, “The WD My Cloud EX2 offers ultra-fast transfer rates for high performance media streaming with built-in compatibility with Plex, the globally popular media centre software. Running WD’s My Cloud OS 3 software, the WD My Cloud EX2 UItra makes it possible to access your data anywhere in the world with an internet connection.

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one looking for a high performance NAS system.”

My Cloud EX2 Ultrahas been upgraded with a powerful 1.3GHz dual-core processor enabling users to get ultra-fast transfer rates for high performance and smooth video streaming. Users also have access to 1GB of DDR3 memory, allowing them to multitask with ease and leverage applications for HD media streaming, surveillance and much more. Several data management and security features allow users to select a preferred method for managing and protecting their movies, photos, music and digital files. Drive management options include RAID 0, RAID 1; JBOD and spanning modes, while data protection options include NAS to NAS, USB, cloud or LAN/WAN backup. The My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS comes preconfigured in RAID 1 mode to help protect data right from the start and is easily configurable into other data protection modes.

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y Cloud EX2 Ultra includes advanced data serving options including an integrated FTP and Web DAV server, backup server, P2P download server and Microsoft Active Directory support.Additionally, users can download and run a host of third party apps, including, Plex®, Milestone Arcus™ surveillance, aMule, Icecast, Joomla!®, Anti-Virus Essentials, WordPress®, SqueezeCenter, and more. Users can also stream videos and photos to connected TVs, media

players, gaming consoles and other DLNA®/ UPnP® devices with the included Twonky 7.2 DLNA-certified 1.5 media server, and built-in iTunes® support.

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y Cloud EX2 Ultra range is currently available at select Indian retailers at a price of Rs 17,499 for the diskless My Cloud EX2 Ultra and Rs 35,499 for the 4TB. The WD My Cloud mobile app currently is available for download for free from

the Apple App Store SM and Google Play™. My Cloud EX2 Ultra comes with a two-year limited warranty on the diskless device and a three-year limited warranty on the pre-configured devices.

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y Cloud EX2 Ultra is compatible with Windows® 10, Windows 8, Windows Vista®, OSX®El Capitan™, Yosemite™, Mavericks™, Mountain Lion™ as well as DLNA®/ UPnP® enabled devices.

G4S Advocates Public Private Partnership Route for a Secure India at ASSOCHAM’s 5th International Conference - Homeland Security

he 5th International Conference on Homeland Security – ‘Industry’s role in National Security’ was organized

by ASSOCHAM on August 16 and 17 in New Delhi. Hon’ble Minister of State for Home Affairs Government of India, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir was the chief guest of the event.

Speaking at the occasion he said, “It is our Prime Minister’s dream to be able to indigenously source all the security requirements of the country. The government is supporting the companies which are into R&D, manufacturing and have their own technology base to develop security equipments.”

He also said that the Homeland Security conference was held at an opportune time just after the country celebrat-

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the worsening security situation around the world. He highlighted the need for recruiting the best personnel, investing in the right training and equipping them with the best gear.

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During the discussion on public and private security partnership Ashok Bajpai, Managing Director, G4S said, “We are in alignment with the Governments’ vision for the Private Security Sector and strongly believe that we have a common purpose of securing the country, for which public and private security partnership is very important. The dialogue around security solutions in the country

should focus not just on terrorist attacks but should include everyday security concerns of the common man and security of our critical infrastructure. G4S as a company is contributing towards providing comprehensive security solutions and looks forward to successful public private partnership with the government.”

“On the global front, G4S provides

the first round of security to the Pentagon. We also secure some of the highrisk airports and critical infrastructure across the world. We understand the importance of Public Private Partnership (PPP) especially in areas as important as safety and security. Therefore, it is indeed possible to have this Public Private Partnership towards homeland security,” he added.

Safety Ka Power Button

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obile Standards Alliance of India (MSAI) and Nirbhaya Jyoti Trust (NJT) have collaborated to launch the I Feel Safe With My Phone: ‘I Feel Safe’™ ‘Safety Ka Power Button’SM mobile application for women's safety and security. The application is now available on Google Play Store for download by typing ifeelsafe. Alternately, users may visit www.ifeelsafe.in or www.SafetyKapowerButton.in to download and install the app on their Android smartphones.

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panic button instantly, which users can simply press five times to activate an alarm. The app notifies the user's preselected emergency contacts along with the national emergency helpline number 100 (eventually, 112), in the event of activation due to a panic or emergency situation. Alerts in the form of text messages (SMS) are sent to the emergency contacts of the mobile phone user every 30 seconds with the location coordinates.

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The app does not need to be invoked for the safety alarm feature to work. In fact, it works even if the screen of the phone is locked, no Wi-Fi networks are available and without the need to subscribe to a data or Internet plan. The app

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even works without GPS device, which is a first-of-its-kind in the world.

The app works across India on all Mobile networks for both pre-paid and post-paid subscribers. While it is currently available for Android smartphones, the MSAI team is developing a version for iOS as well as for other mobile OS platforms.

MSAI is an independent and world leading Testing and Pre-Compliance organization for mobile phone standards, which is recognised and respected throughout the world for its unique subject matter expertise. A majority of MSAI customers belong to the Telecom and IT sectors and MSAI is the Reporting Body of GSMA and issues

IMEI numbers to all Indian brands and manufactures in India. It is also a specialist in development, distribution and integration of IMEI based mobile software services. MSAI also makes custom solutions for government, device management (DM) companies, network operators, brand owners and consumers.

Video Door Phone ZEB-VD4 Smart with Infrared camera and SOS Alarm Function Comes with a 4.3 inch screen and wide angle camera

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ebronics India Pvt Ltd has announced the launch of its new video door phone, the ZEB-VD4 Smart, bundled with advanced security and surveillance features, an ideal solution for those looking to upgrade their home or office security to the next level.

Ensuring the safety of your loved ones while you are at work or out for business, the new ZEB-VD4 Smart facilitates two-way communication and transfers live video feed to a clear LCD screen, giving you a crisp and clear view of the individual standing before your door, while its wide angle camera assures that nothing stays hidden from your view. Also equipped with advanced SOS alarm function, this video phone guarantees maximum protection for stranger danger.

Outfitted with the ingenious infrared night vision technology, it can identify a visitor anytime during the night or even in low lighting conditions to safeguard your residence.

Commenting on the launch of the product Sandeep Doshi – Director, Zebronics India Pvt Ltd says, “You can’t be sitting at home 24/7, guarding it against any potential threat. This is why you need the smart door phone to ensure there is nothing to worry about when it comes to keeping your house safe. This is what makes ZEB-VD4 Smart valuable.”

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you with the new ZEB-VD4 Smart’s unique remote door unlock function. To eliminate the inconvenience of attending the door every time someone rings the bell, simply connect your electric lock with the video door phone and make your life simpler.

With large, easy to use buttons, VDP4 is easy to operate by people of all ages. Ideal for homes and offices, the video door phones are available with leading retail stores in India.

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Hikvision Announces Strategic Tie-Up with Security Shells Infotech H

ikvision has entered into a strategic partnership with Pune based Security Shell Infotech to market access control system far and wide. The objective of the tie-up is to integrate ‘iProtect’ (A Web based access control & time attendance) application software platform with Hikvision’s state-of-the-art access control hardware portfolio.

Disclosing this partnership, Ashish Dhakan, Manging Director & CEO, Prama hikvision (India) Private Limited said, “Access Control is our speciality and strength and we are proud to partner with Security Shells Infotech. It will leverage both of our existing presence and help enlarge our footprint into newer geographies in India. It will offer a unified access control solutions across different verticals hitherto unprecedented.”

Mahesh Gavhane, Director, Security Shells Infotech Pvt Ltd remarked, “This

Partnership will help to increase HIKVISION & Security Shells Infotech access control business in India and provide ample opportunities for both of us to offer appropriate security solutions in identity & access management domain. This Partnership will also bring an impactful shift in the addressable market segment.”

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grated systems. The iProtect system is a web-based security application in which all screens are presented as web pages (HTML). Local installation of user software is not required.

Plug-ins and the like are also not used.

Furthermore, the iProtect system is scalable and, thanks to the use of web technologies, independent of location.

The system can be managed from any location, worldwide.

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ikvision along with Security Shells Infotech will provide prompt technical support at all the existing Hikvision support centers by having trained technical engineers and service staff.

Joint certification training programs will also be planned for the distributors and the SIPS to facilitate them to provide adequate support to their customers.

NEC India to Deploy Facial Recognition Systems in Andhra Pradesh for Large-Scale Religious Festival Providing real-time surveillance for the safety and security of event attendees

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Vijayawada City Police at crucial spots in the prestigious religious festival performed at the river Krishna wherein 50 million pilgrims are expected to take a holy bath in the water.

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EC India announced that their FRS (Facial Recognition Systems) is deployed by the Andhra Pradesh State Government for large scale crowd control and traffic management. NEC’s FRS will be integrated with the CCTV surveillance cameras installed by the

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even when linked to a massive database of over 1.6 million records. NEC’s facial recognition algorithm has been recognized as providing the world’s highest authentication accuracy and speed.

“As Indian Police leverages advanced and innovative technologies for safer and smarter policing, Andhra Pradesh State uses leading edge facial recognition technology of NEC, one of the world’s leading ICT companies, for large scale events such as Krishna Pushkaram to ensure safer and smoother event management for over 50 mil-

lion people who will participate in 12 day long holy river festival,” said N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

“The Krishna Pushkaram is a huge religious event that occurs once in every 12 years in India and usually draws a massive crowd. We are pleased to engage NEC to implement its highly acclaimed facial recognition system during the festival which generates real time alerts. We believe that it will help monitor crowds better and reduce concerns against public safety,” said N. Sambasiva Rao, IPS, Di-

rector General of Police, Andhra Pradesh.

“NEC India is working with various states and cities as part of its safer cities initiatives in India. As one of the leading providers of innovative technologies and solutions, NEC’s FRS system plays a critical role in making cities safer and more secure. We will continue to work in closer collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh State Government to build a safer, secure and smarter Indian society through provision of our cutting edge public safety solutions,” said Takayuki Inaba, Managing Director, NEC India.

Honeywell Announces the Second Edition of the Honeywell Smart Building Awards H

oneywell has announced the second edition of the Honeywell Smart Building Awards in India, calling for entries from across the country. Honeywell has partnered with the Network 18 Group (media partner) and KPMG (process validators and evaluators) to launch the Network 18 & Honeywell Smart Building Awards 2016.

Participation in the competition is open to all building owners and facility managers across India who agree to be evaluated under the parameters of the Honeywell Smart Building Score™, a global building assessment framework.

Participants will take a self-assessment of 15 technology asset groups that make a building green, safe, and productive, based on their building systems’ overall capability, coverage of the facility and uptime.

The scores will be validated by KPMG and affirmed by an eminent jury comprising India’s leading authorities on energy efficiency, safety, security, and productivity in buildings.

“We are glad that the concept of smart building technologies is evolving and is being adopted across commercial and residential spaces. With Honeywell’s shared vision with the Government of India’s 100 Smart Cities initiative, Honeywell Smart Building Score and Honeywell Smart Building Awards strive to deliver measurable results and to give recognition to the buildings that drive green, safe, and productive outcomes,” said Anant Maheshwari, President, Honeywell India.

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● Honeywell to provide awards to recognize buildings that excel in energy efficiency, safety, security and productivity. ● Building and facility owners from across India to participate in the survey; Network 18 Group and KPMG to partner on evaluation and awards. kind global tool to measure a building’s smartness. The tool was subsequently launched in six countries across the United States, China and the Middle East. Among the tool’s measures: ● The Green asset group measures the environmentally sustainable components of a building. It includes a building’s use of energy sources, utility sources, temperature control, 31

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energy control, and utility control, all of which impact carbon emissions, a facility’s environmental footprint, and utility costs for the building occupant or user. ● The Safe asset group measures the safeguards for the building, its occupants, users and owners. It includes people, vehicle and material security, fire safety, gas safety,

worker safety, and disaster response systems. ● The Productive asset group measures enhanced comfort and productivity for users and owners. It includes technologies that help boost productivity include indoor air and water quality sensors, people, vehicle and material circulation, personalization, connectivity, and en-

ergy quality.

Honeywell is uniquely positioned with the broadest technology solutions portfolio that serve buildings to support India’s 100 Smart Cities vision, and is already working on several significant projects, including Bhubaneshwar in Odisha, Aurangabad in Maharashtra, Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, and an 11city project in a large central state.

Uttar Pradesh Police Selects

Hexagon

India’s largest police force will implement Hexagon’s proven public safety solutions to protect 220 million people

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ing to enhanced efficiency for the 250,000-person force. Hexagon’s software will deliver map-based views of calls, events and units in the field to 246 call takers and 114 dispatchers.

“Hexagon’s robust platform will help us cope more efficiently with the demands of our dispatching operations and field units in 75 districts.

Our citizens will also have quicker access and connectivity to emergency services,” said Anil Agrawal, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Uttar Pradesh Police. “It will take us less time to respond and reach distressed citizens without delay. In this way, we can better manage and uphold law and order in the state.”

Uttar Pradesh Police’s I/CAD solution includes Intergraph Mobile Responder, a field application for mobile dispatching, to be used by all field personnel across the state. Edge-

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ttar Pradesh Police, the largest police force in India, has selected an integrated suite of public safety software from Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure to enhance call handling, officer dispatching and agency-wide reporting in India’s most populous state. Hexagon’s industry-leading Intergraph Computer-Aided Dispatch (I/CAD) will form the basis for the largest police emergency response system in India, and possibly the largest in the world, serving 220 million people.

Uttar Pradesh Police will be the first Indian state police force to implement an integrated emergency operation center (EOC) at its capital city of Lucknow. Replacing legacy and fragmented systems, Hexagon’s innovative and integrated solutions will expand Uttar Pradesh Police’s incident response capabilities, lead-

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Frontier, an integration platform, will enable interfaces to IT, dispatch and other systems to be built easily without the associated costs of custom development. Hexagon’s partner, Mahindra Defence Systems Limited, will implement the technology and will operationalize the state-wide ‘Dial 100’ control room, slated for inauguration on October 2, 2016.

Tapan Sharma, Country Manager for Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure in India, said, “We are pleased to partner with Uttar Pradesh Police for their state-wide, centralized dispatch system; Hexagon’s second state-wide implementation in India, following Madhya Pradesh Police. We are confident that Hexagon’s technology will help the police achieve its long-term goal of expanding incident management capabilities to other agencies across the state.”

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Vishwanath Kulkarni

Wei Jin Lee

Director of Sales Physical Access Control India and SAARC, HID Global

Regional Director Secure Issuance Asia Pacific, HID Global

Recently, HID Global organized an event in New Delhi where they announced their mobility initiatives and APAC survey findings on Mobile Access Control, and launched their latest range of FARGO printers. SecurityLink India had the opportunity to speak to Vishwanath Kulkarni, Director of Sales, Physical Access Control, India and SAARC, HID Global and Wei Jin Lee, Regional Director, Secure Issuance, Asia Pacific, HID Global SecurityLink INDIA: Thank you very much for the invitation and congratulations on the new initiatives taken. What have been the driving factors for these launches?

Vishwanath Kulkarni (VK): Thanks a lot for coming. As for driving factors, this is the age of mobility.

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based technologies. Security protections built into quality mobile credentials make them highly secure. Mobile access employing best practice multi-layered authentication is more secure and protects privacy throughout the lifecycle of the Mobile ID. The right mobile solution can unify physical and logical access control on the smart device. Mobile credentials managed within a robust online portal can be revoked, issued or changed wirelessly on-the-spot as well as mobile credentials and users are easily managed through an intuitive Web portal. Mobile access with long read range allows readSecurityLink India â– 1 September 2016

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ers to be placed inside a building or behind a locked door to reduce vandalism.

It compliments sustainability initiatives by moving access control into a greener footprint by upcycling an existing smart device.

SecurityLink INDIA: HID has brought about numerous acquisitions over a period; How is the entity called HID Global structured in the world today?

Wei Jin Lee (WJL): HID Global is the trusted source for innovative products, services, solutions, and

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know-how related to the creation, management, and use of secure identities for millions of customers around the world.

The company’s served markets include physical and logical access control, including strong authentication and credential management; card printing and personalization; visitor management systems; highly secure government and citizen ID; and identification RFID technologies used in animal ID and industry and logistics applications. The company’s primary brands include ActivID®, EasyLobby®, FARGO®, IdenTrust®, LaserCard®, Lumidigm®, Quantum Secure, and HID®. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID Global has over 2,200 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries.

SecurityLink INDIA: Kindly share your latest range of products and solutions and indicate which ones are your bestselling?

VK: HID Global’s flagship product mobile access solutions are powered by the company’s award-winning Seos® technology, which adds trust to identities, so users can confidently embrace and use new applications that simplify and enrich their lives.

Seos powers solutions that range from building access, computer login and cashless vending to Internet of Things (IoT) applications, time-andattendance, secure print authentication and an ever-increasing number of other uses that are in demand. As a dynamic, standards-based technology that is already proven in the marketplace, Seos introduces a new realm of choices.

With solutions powered by Seos, customers have the potential to use any combination of smart phones, smart

cards, tablets, wearables, bank cards, keyfobs, inlays and other smart devices to secure more applications than ever before.

WJL: HID Global also launched two printers in India this year. ● FARGO® DTC5500LMX ID Card Printer/ Encoder is designed to meet the high-volume, card issuance demands of large government agencies, universities, healthcare facilities and other large enterprises. ● The new FARGO HDP5600 ID Card Printer/ Encoder delivers the highest quality for image and text printing available in the market. With its new 600 dpi printing capabilities, the HDP5600 doubles the resolution of its HDP5000 predecessor for crisply defined barcodes and accurately reproduces small text including complex characters, such as Kanji, Arabic and Cyrillic. FARGO HDP5600 ID Card Printer/ Encoder builds upon its award-winning high definition printing (HDP®) solutions for retail stores, recreation facilities, governments and other organisations focused on brand image and/ or visual security.

SecurityLink INDIA: How do you see the the market in India today and where is it heading?

VK: There are a few trends that have emerged in the access control domain like the move to mobility, the convergence of physical and logical access, the increased use of biometrics and the shift towards IP based access control systems.

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cess control methodology we've used for decades can now be embedded into NFC-enabled smartphones and other mobile devices, and we can now use our phones virtually anywhere we need to unlock a door, gate, or drawer. This capability is built into next-generation access platforms such as HID Global’s iCLASS SE® platform that is based on its Secure Identity Object™ (SIO) model, a standards-based, technologyindependent data structure.

Physical and logical access convergence improves security by enabling a single smart card to support multiple authentication methods while helping organizations meet regulatory requirements, enforce consistent policies, and drive consolidated audit logs throughout the enterprise, and cut cost by consolidating tasks. For instance, physical access credentials can be re-used for logical access including strong desktop authentication. Conversely, logical access credentials can help drive more robust identity authentication at the door.

Biometrics identification today is not merely referring to fingerprint identification, but also other biometric applications like face recognition, palm reading and iris identification.

To address the advancement of IP based access controllers HID Global has introduced the open architecture IP-based access controllers, VertX® and EDGE™ few years back. We would be further enhancing the product features later this year. They are fully-functional and easy-to-use IP-based access control solutions which bring intelligence to the door and enable a wide variety of solution deployments, including remote management and report generation via standard Web browsers, in-house enterprise solutions, hosted solutions and more.

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SecurityLink INDIA: What are the USPs of the HID products and solutions especially for India?

VK: HID Global’s mobility solutions are powered by the company’s award-winning Seos® technology, which adds trust to identities, so users can confidently embrace and use new applications that simplify and enrich their lives. HID Mobile Access enables the issuance, delivery and revocation of digital keys on mobile devices to open doors. No matter what the technology, mobile devices offer an unparalleled way to change the way we open doors. However, security administrators and IT directors will need to review which mobile-related technologies will allow them to best engage with their employees to create the optimal access experience on their premises. Supported

by Bluetooth Smart and NFC, the solution merges security with convenience by storing secure identities on smartphones for opening doors and gates. This powerful solution enables Android or iOS phones to communicate with readers using a close-range ‘Tap’ mode, or from a distance with HID Global’s patented ‘Twist and Go’ mode. With solutions powered by Seos, customers have the potential to use any combination of smart phones, smart cards, tablets, wearables, bank cards, key fobs, inlays and other smart devices to secure more applications than ever before.

SecurityLink INDIA: What is your current go-to-market strategy and how do you select your partners and SIs? WJL: We have partners who have been in this industry for the last 15 years; they are adapting to the new technologies. They are also benefiting. There are IT partners in physical security, and also 36

core physical security partners in the IT side of security. This is because the customer feels that the IT department is important but is more concerned with the physical access control. So while he wants a specialized security partner, he also wants to build a specialized IT infrastructure to cater to that. This co-working will define the applications in new digital India. Every channel partner also understands that, so they are accrediting themselves to meet that requirement.

SecurityLink INDIA: What is your take on the current government’s mood and move towards growth and development of industry, especially the Security industry?

WJL: We expect tremendous growth over the next 5 years, and government initiatives like Digital India will create a big impact on the demand for Smart cards and in turn card printers.

The demand for desktop ID card printers is growing in India and neighbouring countries like Bangladesh.

SecurityLink INDIA: How do you differentiate between working with the government vis-à-vis the private sector?

VK: The government’s efforts to modernize the country fuel the growth of the access control industry. The e-governance initiatives to make the technological and application benefits available to all citizens stimulate the smart cards market while opening up numerous applications, including the nationwide health card project – Rashtriya Swastya Bima Yojana (RSBY) and Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). State governments have also played their role by collaborating with Central Association of Private Security Industry to set up SecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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training centres for security guards, with the aim of raising the security standards across the nation.

On the other hand, second-tier and third-tier cities lack awareness around security and slow technological development which slow the adoption of advanced access control systems. Many enterprises are still using legacy access control systems or basic security measures such as keys and locks, security gates and guards for high security areas.

Therefore, it is critical for the region to set up a local distributor and system integrator network for pre-sales and technical support, while providing local technicians with adequate product training to support the growth of these cities.

SecurityLink INDIA: India has diversified market in terms of cost of the project. What is your strategy to cater this long stretch of demands from high-end to low end implementations?

WJL: HID Global has been present in the Indian market since late 90s.

In fact, when it comes to ID cards, we are the pioneers in secure and trusted identity solutions. We have an India office with local incorporation and have a business development team to take care of the market needs in India. We operate through a network of channel partners to reach our prospective customers.

First of all, India is a huge country and geographically, it is at a great advantage.

Our printers look like a desktop which can be put anywhere. We are focused on the decent prized system. Although everybody prefers a low cost printer, we believe that this is a transition period where the government and corporate are issuing various kinds of cut. The next stage of the demand would be, how to make sure the cut belongs to you and

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this is where we can share our experience and our knowledge to provide high security ID cards. 20 years ago, the US green card was created by HID Global and they are working with us even today.

Everybody tries to hack the US green card but the reason why US government has been using HID for 20 years is because they have never had a bad experience with our security features.

SecurityLink INDIA: How do 100 smart cities projects impact HID India?

VK: We do have a large role to play in the Smart Cities culture and our partners also have a presence. Smart city starts with smart building and mobile access would be the key requirement going forward. A smart city doesn’t only need to be Wi-Fi connected or have a network, but it also needs to have an access control, CCTV, and various other access and security applications in place. Identity management will help a building become smart and these buildings then become part of a greater smart city. So, in a way we have a greater play in the smart cities initiative because of smart building access systems we build.

Today everyone is worried about security identification, which would be for security reason or analysis. So almost all buildings today are access controlled, whether through a biometric play or in other ways.

SecurityLink INDIA: What are the major concerns that you consider can hinder the company’s progress in India?

VK: Slow adoption of technology is one of the biggest challenges we see across verticals. The challenge in a developing market like India is twofold: one of the issues is evangelizing and

promoting technology solutions in nascent marketplaces with channels which aren’t very well-developed, but certainly desire to move forward quickly. Secondly, there are no standards that govern security which challenges the deployment of appropriate and relevant technology into the market place.

Despite these challenges, India continues to present tremendous growth opportunities. With our proven expertise in delivering secure identity solutions, we have been able to leverage this growth through various engagements in these countries over the last few years. There are a number of different areas of our business that have been very successful throughout Asia Pacific, which indicates the vast number of great opportunities to come.

In some sectors, CISOs understand the need for the technology but they don’t want to get out of their comfort zone (already existing infrastructure). Their existing system is running smoothly and meeting their requirement, so they don’t feel the need to invest more. That’s why we have tried to help them understand that this new technology is one of the strongest security applications, but many CISOs still have doubts, and that’s where I see a challenge.

But the biggest challenge of all is, low cost products coming into the market from the unorganized segment.

While they don’t have much presence across the enterprise segment, being at the low end of a very unorganized segment, it is a challenge in the market.

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today’s technology advances that address a world of increasingly sophisticated threats. For instance, if the market continues to delay shoring up its best practices now against today’s threats to traditional cards and readers, it will be difficult for enterprise infrastructures to seamlessly move to digital credentials carried on smartphones in a BYOD deployment environment with new and different security threats. But more than these challenges, I can say with the new initiatives like Smart Cities, and the kind of technology adoption that companies are taking, the challenges are being met in the proper way.

WJL: GoID Data stored in a mobile device is encrypted in a container.

As such it cannot be transferred from the device to another. Obviously if the device is unlocked and not protected by the user (in the same way as any other data on the phone) then that information is exposed in the same way. The encryption around the software deployed prevents breach of security either by direct attack or by interception or other means, even if the phone is rooted. If a phone is stolen the identity can be revoked remotely as soon as the phone is connected to a network.

HID Global ensures that all transactions related to issuing, managing and presenting credentials using mobile phones are conducted in a highly secure, closed-circuit environment protected by end-to-end encryption. We have proven this technology in mobile credentialing for access control across numerous markets.

Now, we are extending our success to citizen mobile IDs, becoming the first company to enable instant over-the-air provisioning and streamlined access to cloud-based government information services – all with the assurance that all transactions are secure and trustworthy.

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AxxonSoft Releases Version 4.10.1 of Axxon Intellect PSIM A

xxonSoft successfully completed the update of Axxon Intellect PSIM and released its new 4.10.1 version.

In this release, the developers have concentrated on optimizing the system performance and bug fixing.

New features of Axxon Intellect 4.10.1:

● Latest version of the IP Driver pack (3.40) has been included. ● Latest version of the SQL Server 2014 SP1 Express has been included. ● Failover manager object has been added. ● Map options were expanded: mini-

map can now be moved on the screen, alarm objects are now displayed on the minimap, some types of objects can now be hidden on the map etc.

Besides the features listed above, there are many other new features and capabilities in the Axxon Intellect PSIM 4.10.1.

Instant Focus in Challenging Light Conditions with New AXIS Q60 PTZ Dome Cameras A

xis Communications introduces six new models to its AXIS Q60 PTZ Dome Network Camera Series, bringing a new range of performance and efficiency features for demanding video surveillance applications. The cameras, which provide exceptional coverage of wide areas, high detail when zooming in, and outstanding light sensitivity and dynamics, are ideal for city surveillance, airports, train stations, harbors, warehouses and indoor or outdoor arenas and stadiums.

The focus recall feature, available in AXIS Q6052/-E and AXIS Q6054/-E, provides instant focus in predefined areas, making it easier to use a PTZ camera optimally in challenging light conditions.

With focus recall, there is no need to manually focus or wait for the autofocus to adjust, a step that can take several seconds. Focus recall is especially beneficial in scenes with low contrast and point-

shaped light sources, for example, strong headlights from oncoming traffic. It is also useful in scenarios that require a lot of manual operation using a joystick.

The new cameras are the first cameras in AXIS Q60 Series to offer Zipstream, a H.264 compatible compression technology that reduces bandwidth and storage requirements by up to 50% even during camera movements. Zipstream provides control over bandwidth peaks, allows users to preserve more forensic detail where needed and lowers installation and maintenance costs significantly.

AXIS Q6055/-E comes with several built-in Axis video analytic applications for greater efficiency or added business value, enabling time and cost reduction for the customer. Detection of security incidents through automatic monitoring of the video feed makes it possible to prevent crime, and integration of video data into other systems contributes to business SecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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insights. In addition, the cameras also have substantial capacity for third-party applications from Axis partners.

“With these new PTZ cameras, we have raised the bar again in terms of performance and efficiency. The new features are ideally suited for the most demanding surveillance applications, both in regards to the required image quality as well as the cameras’ operating conditions. And, with the addition of the highly efficient Zipstream technology,

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users will benefit from significant cost savings and bandwidth efficiency,” said Kent Fransson, Global Product Manager at Axis Communications.

The new AXIS Q60 cameras deliver up to 36x optical zoom and up to 1080p resolution, depending on model.

They all include day/ night functionality,

WDR and a memory card slot. The indoor models all offer two-way audio, audio detection, I/O ports, and 24V AC/DC power and IP52-rated protection against dust and dripping water. The rugged outdoor models are vandal resistant (IK10 rating) and have IP66- and NEMA 4Xrated protection against dust, rain and

snow. They also feature Arctic Temperature Control, which ensures safe start-up at temperatures down to -40 °C/°F, even after a power failure.

AXIS Q6052/-E, AXIS Q6054/-E and AXIS Q6055/-E are planned to be available in August through Axis’ distribution channels.

New Milestone Device Pack Brings Efficient Solutions to Partners and Customers Device Pack 8.7 for Milestone XProtect software adds support for Axis’ Zipstream technology and more ONVIF cameras enabling more choice for the partner community and Milestone’s joint customers

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ilestone Systems has released Device Pack 8.7 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect video solutions. The device packs, released every other month, contain software updates supporting new hardware.

These updates are rooted in demands from the partner community. Thanks to the foundation of true open platform technology, Milestone adds new device support and functionality for the XProtect

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his Milestone Device Pack also includes support for the newest version of Axis’ Zipstream technology, an advanced compression technology enabling variable compression as well as variable bit rate. According to Axis, this compression technology can reduce the needed bandwidth up to 50% without major loss in picture quality for compatible Axis cameras.

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Zipstream can also save disk space on the recording servers in a system. Milestone VMS has been supporting advanced compression technologies since 2012 and constantly adds new technologies.

More than 200 Axis cameras have been validated with the latest XProtect firmware in order to ensure the highest degree of system security.

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lso in Device Pack 8.7, almost 100 new Dahua camera models have been added to the portfolio including a series of NVRs and new 4K cameras. All the new supported devices are ONVIFbased and tested by Dahua.

Milestone works closely with manufacturers in the Camera Partner Program (CaPP) to achieve optimal interaction between their devices and XProtect VMS. As part of the Milestone CaPP, ONVIF functionality testing can be done by Milestone or the

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vendors, who can do the testing in their own facilities after completing a four-day Milestone training class. The ability to do the complete Milestone ONVIF certification test saves time

and costs for camera manufacturers in their go-to-market strategy.

Beyond the added cameras in this Device Pack, new features related to easy system connection and

configuration have been introduced for selected Milestone Husky NVRs. These features enable automatic setting of IP address and NTP/ time settings.

Digital Watchdog® Expands MEGApix® IP Camera Line igital Watchdog (DW™) announces the expansion of their MEGApix camera line. The new MEGApix 2.1 megapixel 2.8~12mm varifocal autofocus indoor/ outdoor dome IP camera provides the powerful convenience of a remote auto-focus P-Iris lens for sharp images and superior automatic exposure settings in an easy to install surface mount IP66 housing. MEGApix 1080p cameras deliver user-friendly state-ofthe-art technology and unbeatable crystal-clear real-time megapixel video.

“Digital Watchdog is driven by the commitment to deliver compact, strong, cost-effective and easy to use surveillance cameras,” said Mark Espenschied, Director of Marketing, Digital Watchdog, “This new surface mount weather resistant dome camera provides flexibility and features to make it as easy as possible to install and get stunning results in any environment and lighting conditions.”

This MEGApix IP camera provides real-time 2.1 megapixel resolution, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), Smart IR™, 3D Digital Noise Reduction and true day/ night performance to deliver the best images in any setting. The MV82WiA comes in a unique IP66-rated weather resistant dome enclosure with CleanView™ Self Cleaning Technology, reduc-

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ing installation time and simplifying the configuration process.

Camera features include: ● 1/2.7” 2.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor (1080p, 30fps). ● 2.8~12mm remote auto focus P-iris lens. ● Wide dynamic range (WDR). ● Dual codecs (H.264, MJPEG) with simultaneous streaming. ● CleanView™ hydrophobic dome coating repels water, dust and grease. ● Smart IR™ with intelligent camera sync. 70ft range. ● Smart DNR™ 3D digital noise reduction. ● True day/ night mechanical IR cut filter. ● Auto gain control (AGC). ● Auto white balance (AWB). ● Programmable privacy zones. ● Motion detection. ● Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC class 10 card slot for event and continuous. recording (card not included). ● Web server built-in. ● PoE and DC 12V. ● ONVIF conformant, Profile S. ● Surface mount IP66 rated housing (weather resistant). ● 5 year warranty.

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MEGApix 2.1MP indoor/ outdoor varifocal auto-focus dome IP camera with IR (DWC-MV82WiA)

single source of value-driven complete solutions for all video surveillance applications (analog/ hybrid/ IP enterprise), focusing on ease of use and ROI. DW™ products offer technologically-advanced features including Star-Light™ super low light technology, WDR, Smart DNR™ and Smart IR™. Complete IP megapixel surveillance solutions include singleand multi-sensor MEGApix® cameras and edge recording systems, Blackjack™ NVRs and DW Spectrum™ IPVMS for server, mobile and on-camera control.

Complete analog surveillance solutions include single- and multi-sensor STARLIGHT AHD™ 1080p and STAR-LIGHT MPA™ 1.3MP 960H cameras, VMAX™ all-in-one multi-platform DVRs and mobile management applications.

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Delta’s HD2055 Barrier Passes 1,000,000 Cycles Test D

elta Scientific’s HD2055 barrier which will stop a 15,000 pound vehicle traveling 50 mph (80 kpm) has just met the criteria of the United States Department of State for continuous operations of 1 million cycles. The HD2055 was tested from February 2016 through July 2016, outside, exposed to full sunlight and the effects of climatic conditions. Cycle rate on the barrier was four per minute.

“This is another example of why

vehicle access control buyers need to check for certified equipment,” emphasizes Greg Hamm, Delta Scientific Vice President, Sales and Marketing, “Security professionals that must protect their perimeters from terrorists and errant drivers must have the confidence that their barriers will perform their functions each and every time.”

According to the report by the independent test facility, “The barrier system was found to be capable of 1,000,000 continuous operations without failure of any component necessary for continued barrier operation outside of scheduled maintenance.”

Upon impact, the barrier remains in its foundation and the opening stays blocked, providing a multiple hit capability.

In its M50 crash test, the HD2055 completely disabled the test vehicle, caus-

ing severe damage to the occupant department and power train. The maximum penetration recorded was less than zero.

The P1 penetration rating was given because the penetration beyond the protected side of the barrier was less than 1.0 m at the lower leading edge of the test vehicle's cargo bed.

With its 24-inch (61 cm) shallow foundation and aesthetic design, the HD2055 obviates the concerns of interference with buried pipes, power lines and fiber optic communication lines.

The shallow foundation also reduces installation complexity, time, materials and corresponding costs. The HD2055 is perfect for high water table locations and areas with corrosive soils. It provides low maintenance as all components are accessible from the sides or top of the barrier.

For increased security, the HD2055 leverages Delta's proprietary counterbalanced technology to provide a 1.5 second emergency fast operation (EFO), responding to attacks very quickly.

Latest License Plate Capture Solution IP816A-LPC Real-Time Surveillance for Traffic Monitoring

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IVOTEK has launched its first dedicated license plate capture solution, the IP816A-LPC. This professional 2-megapixel box network camera with IR LEDs is specially designed for

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as of superior image quality, VIVOTEK has dedicated resources to bolstering its portfolio of License Plate Capture Solutions. The IP816A-LPC is designed to capture vehicles with both reflective and

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non-reflective license plates travelling at speeds of up to 80km/h. The IP816ALPC has 2-megapixel resolution and is able to provide wide coverage views of dual-lane traffic and optimize installation efficiency while still ensuring superb recognition results. The IP816ALPC is also integrated with the Overseer LPR software developed by VIT Company, one of the famous LPR software manufacturers in the world, to produce captured license plate image for LPR applications.

Leveraging the top-notch quality of VIVOTEK’s IP816A-HP and equipped with two external long-range IR LEDs and a built in IR pass filter, the IP816ALPC can automatically generate sufficient illumination and decrease reflective glare in order to capture license plates clearly even in difficult lighting condi-

tions. VIVOTEK’s advanced technology of LPC solution, such as WDR Pro, 3D Noise Reduction, RBF (Remote Back Focus), EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), Snapshot Focus, configurable shutter speed, P-iris lens and IR illumination control, ensures optimal image quality all the time and in all conditions. Furthermore, the IP816A-LPC is armed with a robust IP66-rated and IK10-rated housing to enable the camera’s body and IR LEDs to withstand rain and dust and to protect against vandalism or tampering.

Tim Su, Director, Marketing Communication Department, VIVOTEK stated, “Today, video surveillance plays a vital role in traffic monitoring. The key challenge for installers is how to optimally capture fast-moving vehicle plates at all times. VIVOTEK, based on its profound and professional ex-

periences in network camera solutions development, is proud to launch the IP816A-LPC solution with supreme innovative features, not only solving a key problem for the industry, but also reinforcing our broad range of solutions for applications in traffic monitoring and city surveillance.”

New 5-Megapixel NIR (Near-IR) Vari-Focal Lens with P-Iris 1/1.8” 12-50mm F/1.4 (Model: M118VP1250IR)

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amron Co., Ltd. announces the release of a 1/1.8” 12-50mm F/1.4 5-megapixel NIR vari-focal lens with PIris (Model: M118VP1250IR).

Demand for IP/ network cameras is growing at an unprecedented speed in the security market. Today’s requirement for high image-quality mandated resolution higher than 5-megapixel/ Full HD 1080p.

To address the market need, Tamron has released a ‘Double vari-focal’ lens system, a complementary lens-pair solution that powerfully supports major

security applications: an M13VG288IR (f=2.8-8mm) lens and an M13VG550IR (f=5-50mm) lens to seamlessly cover the entire focal length range from the wide-angle f=2.8mm to the telephotoend f=50mm. Because of the universal angular field of view coverage being addressed between the two, the solution has received exceptionally high recognition in the market.

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populated urban areas, where distinguished resolving power becomes critically important to make the most of the imaging capabilities of 5-megapixel sensors. To address the need, Tamron now releases a new 1/1.8” 12-50mm F/1.4 lens, compatible with the widely-used PIris (Model: M118VP1250IR).

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lens delivers high-quality images throughout the most commonly used focal length range of 12-50mm. Expanding the spectrum coverage to NIR region, the lens enhances and assures high-precision and high-efficiency day-and-night surveillance.

2. High-quality NIR imaging: An ideal lens for day-and-night megapixel surveillance with chromatic aberrations well compensated for delivers improved performance in the NIR

bandwidth and well-tuned image quality from corner to corner. Tamron’s proprietary optical design with an optimal choice of glass materials backed by high-precision process technology brings an ideal balance in performance to cost.

3. Discrete optical design considering low-light conditions: The image circle diameter is expanded to permit compatibility with 1/1.8” imagers widely adopted in the security/ surveillance market. A fast aperture of F/1.4 is achieved by a new optical design, while the minimum aperture stops down to close. The new lens is also compatible with 1/2” and 1/3” imagers.

4. Substantial reduction of flare and ghosting: The performance of the new lens has gone through extensive validation processes using state-ofthe-art simulation, weighed heavily

on specific conditions of a wide variety of surveillance scenes. Disturbing flare and ghosting are attenuated to the minimum and Tamron’s proprietary multi-coating technology is employed to thoroughly reducing flare and ghosting.

5. Pursuit of high utility and high reliability: In line with Tamron’s product development philosophy for high reliability, proprietary knowledge and manufacturing know-hows have been extensively utilized for the design and manufacturing of the new lens, M118VG1250IR, similar with other Tamron products. ● Large rotation angle for faster and easier focusing. ● Slip-mount mechanism for faster and easier camera/ lens installation and assembly. ● Highly-reliable auto iris mechanism.

DIGIEVER Video Wall Decoder New Firmware 1.0.0.7 Released Introduces video playback from NVRs, live stream receiving from NVR relay server, save/ load configuration file for advanced monitoring solution

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IGIEVER announces new firmware 1.0.0.7 version for DIGIEVER video wall decoder. By upgrading to FW1.0.0.7, DIGIEVER video wall decoder offers several advanced features, including multi-channel playback to quickly find recorded videos from DIGIEVER NVRs, display streaming from NVR relay server to satisfy multiple monitoring needs, and save/ load configuration file to USB device/ PC to 44

optimize the procedure of surveillance deployment.

“Firmware 1.0.0.7 version is the biggest release for DIGIEVER video wall decoder ever to escalate the ability of event management and to strengthen the performance of DIGIEVER NVR total solution for multi-site remote monitoring.” said Aslan Zheng, Product Manager of DIGIEVER, “Besides, the installation of DIGIEVER video wall decoder SecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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becomes easier than before so that installer can duplicate the configuration to other decoders. DIGIEVER IP surveillance solution can largely strengthen surveillance infrastructure.”

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nel playback to let entry level security personnel assist in figuring out event situation in order to minimize injury, loss or damage.

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or large-scale surveillance projects, the requirements of multisite IP video surveillance must be extremely high. DIGIEVER video wall decoder can receive camera streamings from DIGIEVER NVR’s relay serv-

er, which not only satisfy multi-site monitoring needs but also decrease the influence of camera limitations for multiple clients’ simultaneous remote monitoring.

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ith the advent of new firmware release, the deployment of DIGIEVER video wall decoder becomes much more efficient than ever. Video wall decoder allows installers to save

configured configuration file to USB device or on your remote PC so that they can efficiently load the configuration file to other video wall decoders.

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n addition to the above useful features, DIGIEVER video wall decoder is compatible to over 100 IP camera brands and more than 4200 camera models. With its comprehensive compatible ability, users can flexibly deploy monitoring infrastructure.

LEDs Fuel Ultra Accurate Indoor GPS System A

N INDOOR positioning system that uses LED lighting to pinpoint location is being developed for use in the retail industry.

Researchers from the University of South Australia have developed a ‘GPS like’ indoor positioning system that tracks movement with greater accuracy than contemporary RFID and Wi-Fi based systems.

Developer Siu Wai Ho said LiPo used the light from energy efficient LED bulbs to triangulate a person’s location within a building.

He said other methods of indoor positioning such as Wi-Fi were only accurate to within 1-2 metres and were easily hampered by radio frequencies from nearby devices, power sources or other wireless electronics.

“Our system is more accurate with an error margin of 10cm and unlike some positioning systems our algorithm can calculate the orientation at the same

time,” Ho said.

LiPo uses LED lights as transmitters and photodetectors as receivers because they are both common items in modern societies. Photodetectors are a key component for capturing light and are also commonly found in smart phone cameras.

The system uses a specially designed receiver (right) to measure light intensity that is able to calculate position and orientation.

Dr Ho said although it currently required a unique receiver, he hoped to integrate the technology with the photodectors in mobile phones.

He said the system would be ideal for supermarkets because it allowed them to provide customers with relevant information about items nearby.

“They can use the system to put advertisements to the users depending on their location,” Ho said, “If you are in a supermarket you want to see some information for a product in front of you.

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One or two metres of error is still too big because it maybe gives you a product you are not in front of. Our orientation is very accurate and robust – within five degrees of error. It doesn’t depend so much on environmental changes.”

LiPo’s unique algorithm removes the need for a server to control the LED lights, which would store and track a user’s movements.

It uses a closed form solution, allowing it to calculate the light intensity in 0.01 seconds.

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Ho said there were many more applications for the technology such as the identification of objects or machinery in factories, movement aid tools for the elderly and trackers for museums to provide relevant information to tourists as they passed by exhibits.

“An indoor positioning system has so many potential applications that still can’t be imagined but only after you build the system you can come up with more applications out of it,” he said.

“At this moment we have developed a prototype of the system. We are con-

tacting different industries and some of them have seen our demonstration before – we are still discussing how we can collaborate and commercialise.

“Our plan is to have the product ready in 2017 but we are still negotiating,” Ho added.

Wavestore Launches Small Systems NVRs Pre-Installed with Latest Version of its VMS W

avestore, the British manufacturer of Video Management Software (VMS), has introduced a new series of Network Video Recorders (NVRs) to provide installers and systems integrators with a solution for small systems.

A-Series NVRs enable users to take advantage of the latest version of Wavestore’s award winning VMS for installations that require up to 8 IP cameras.

Supplied complete with Version 6 embedded directly onto their Linux operating system, A-Series NVRs can be desk mounted or attached onto the back of a monitor thanks to the inclusion of a VESA mounting plate.

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(DxWxH) and weighing in at just 1.2Kg with near-silent, operation, the A-Series NVRs may be compact and unobtrusive but they still pack a punch. With the ability to record up to 8x 1080p HD cameras, they run Wavestore’s WaveView client software locally, allowing users to view live and recorded images directly from a unit for day-to-day standalone operation. In addition, users are able to log-in remotely using WaveView client software from their PCs or laptops, or while on the go, via the WaveView Mobile app available for iOS and Android devices.

“Wavestore’s VMS is arguably the easiest to use in the industry,” said Julian Inman, Head of Product Management for Wavestore, “With the recent introductions of the E-Series, P-Series and now the A-Series, we now have a range of NVRs and Hybrid solutions suitable for the sub-32 camera systems market, making it possible to enjoy the benefits of Wavestore across a much wider range of applications. The A-Series can also be used to provide a distributed solution across SecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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larger or multi-site applications or used in conjunction with any other NVR or Hybrid models from the Wavestore range.”

The A-Series offers all the benefits of Wavestore’s ‘any video, any format’ philosophy which enables users to benefit from camera technologies and compression formats offered by leading manufacturers. Customisable recording rates can be set per individual channel for both normal and ‘on alarm’ recording and a wide mix of camera technologies is supported as standard, including 360 degree fisheye cameras.

Available from Wavestore’s network of authorised distributors and integration/ reseller partners, the new servers come with the option to upgrade or expand at any time in the future without having to reinstall the software. Users can choose from Base, Premium or Enterprise levels and the exact number of camera licenses required for the application at hand.

Wavestore Global Ltd is a British company dedicated to providing advanced, yet easy to use, Video Management Software (VMS) solutions.

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The 10GbE-built-in TS-EC1280U R2 NAS Receives Significant Feedback from Business Users Q

NAP® Systems, Inc. announces that the enterprise-class rackmount TS-EC1280U R2 NAS has received significant feedback from business users.

With two built-in SFP+ based 10GbE ports while keeping the same price tag as the previous TS-EC1280U, the TSEC1280U R2 enhances IOPS-demanding applications such as virtualization, databases, multimedia online editing, and large file transfer workflows.

The TS-EC1280U R2 provides models powered by an Intel® Xeon® E3-1246 v3 3.5 GHz processor and 4GB DDR3 ECC RAM, and further adds options with an Intel® Core™ i3 3.5 GHz processor and 8GB DDR3 non-ECC or 4GB DDR3 ECC RAM. The powerful hardware specification of TS-EC1280U R2 makes it a reliable and optimal storage solution for business applications and

large-scale storage projects. Moreover, the TS-EC1280U R2 offers not only four inbuilt Gigabit Ethernet ports but also two 10GbE SFP+ ports to fully support 10GbE high-speed networks, providing businesses with more options to satisfy demands for high-speed Ethernet solutions.

10GbE networks are essential for businesses that demand high bandwidth for virtualization and fast backup/ restoration for an ever-growing amount of data. The 10GbE-ready TS-EC1280U R2 allows greater deployment of services and provides an immediate boost to overall network performance.

BCDVideo Combines Affordability, Performance in the Harsh Environment Market with Rigid Networking Series

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CDVideo has released a new line of harsh environment networking switches called Rigid Networking.

These new video surveillance products will set the standard for outdoor security solutions. BCDVideo is one of the first system integrators to combine high-performance and price with a rugged, multicast product. This opens the door for highly customizable security solutions.

“The value that the new Rigid Networking series provides comes from its edgeonly deployment capability,” said Tom Larson, Director of Sales and Engineering at BCDVideo, “The Rigid Networking switches extend the network outdoors for parking garages, street poles, and other remote locations.”

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Bcdvideo’s rigid networking series

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nvironmentally hardened to operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°F to 167°F, up to 8 PoE+ ports allow Rigid Networking to tap into existing infrastructure and offer centralized power management for each device. Further advantages of Rigid Networking include multicast capabilities, redundant power, and

port naming, and, the fanless design protects mission critical surveillance from dirt and dust.

“Our introduction of Rigid Networking will offer the most cost-effective solution to almost any environment,” said Jeff Burgess, President of BCDVideo, “These switches are built for mobile and remote video surveillance applications. Nothing else on the market matches their per-

formance.”

“With the announcement of our Rapid Networking products, customers can focus on how best to protect sensitive infrastructure and the public, rather than with network-related issues that tend to plague these remote surveillance deployments.”

BCDVideo Rigid Networking comes with a five-year warranty to ensure total system coverage.

Detect more with Siqura all-in-one Thermal PID Camera P

rotecting the perimeter of a site becomes easier with Siqura TC620-PID cameras in place. This all-in-one thermal PID camera offers you the best in video analytics, day and night, in any kind of weather.

Built around a high-quality longwave infrared (LWIR) sensor, the TC620-PID gives reliable intrusion detection and man-overboard detection.

Use it on its own or in combination with a central configuration server and/ or video management system.

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retrieve relevant objects quickly and fine-tune the system’s PID configuration. Gathered information and configurations can then be uploaded to the camera.

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hanks to the TC620-PID onboard video analytics, intrusion detection and man-overboard detection are made easier. The camera’s powerful algorithm can detect a human body over long distances. A useful camera to have aboard any ship or guarding any large area.

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he TC620-PID camera is fully compatible with other ONVIF Profile S-compatible security products. Next to that the camera’s IP66-rated, die-cast aluminium housing makes it incredibly vandal-resistant.

Choose from a wide range of lenses that will capture any image clearly and accurately.

Siqura B.V., part of TKH Security Solutions, is a global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions. It provides a full range of network products based on open technology. Siqura offers a complete solution for the surveillance of marine, oil and gas locations, from explosion-protected cameras to intelligent control room software.

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Experience Video Management Solutions First Hand in Themed Areas

At this year’s Security trade fair in Essen, SeeTec will be presenting video management applications for a wide range of areas and industries. The focus will be on solutions, with the new SeeTec Cayuga R9 product version presented to customers and partners in realistic themed areas

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rom 27 to 30 September, SeeTec will be demonstrating typical video solutions in themed areas covering six different fields at Security Essen 2016.

The 100 m2 booth will provide visitors with information on SeeTec video management software in the fields of industry, transportation, logistics, retail, finance and correctional facilities/ prisons. Live presentations will provide a more in-depth understanding of the specific features of a particular segment.

In the ‘Industry’ area, for example, SeeTec will be presenting effective options for protecting production facilities or office complexes against unauthorised access, vandalism or theft. The ‘Transportation and cities’ area, meanwhile, will demonstrate how and where

video technology can be used in public areas to protect buildings, open spaces and transport systems in light of the current level of threat. Mobile systems such as body cams and drones also play a key role here. SeeTec’s logistics solutions are aimed at forwarding companies, parcel service providers and trading companies who can use video technology to minimise losses and cases of damage.

“Our themed areas will enable us to demonstrate the concrete benefits of video technology to our visitors for a

range of different applications,” explains Andreas Conrad, Head of Product Management and Marketing at SeeTec, “We always keep the complete solution in mind – our video management software is only ever one part of an overall concept.”

Proxim Introduces High-Capacity Point to MultiPoint Product Line With data rates exceeding 650 Mbps, new generation products lead the way for IoT 3.0 applications

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roxim Wireless Corporation (OTC Markets: PRXM), a pioneer and global leader in advanced Wi-Fi, point to point (PtP), and point to multipoint (PtMP) wireless sys-

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data rates in the 10s to 100s of Mbps, including video cameras, Wi-Fi off load and backhaul.

At the heart of this new platform lie Proxim’s world-leading suite of technologies designed specifically for these markets and applications.

With Proxim’s proprietary WORP® software delivering QoS, high spectral efficiencies, and scalability for networks of things numbering in the hundreds of devices, the MP-10100 products offer all the features of previous platforms as well as backwards compatibility with the Tsunami 800 series and 8000 series.

As with all Tsunami PtMP product lines, the release of the MP10100 series includes base stations and subscriber units, both with integrated antenna versions including an extended range model with a 28dBi antenna and connectorized versions – the full depth and breadth

of products customers expect from Proxim. In addition, product options exist with an additional Wi-Fi radio included both in the subscriber unit and the base station unit, combining standard Wi-Fi and proprietary WORP software into a multi-radio, single enclosure. All of these are running Proxim’s newly released, Simply Powerful, GUI. With Proxim ClearConnect™ and Proxim FastConnect™ built into every product at no extra cost, Proxim enables highly reliable, robust operation in heavily RF congested environments as well as high speed mobility for trains, buses, ferries, and more.

This is achieved in a form factor that continues Proxim’s commitment to carrier class networks with IP67 enclosures and extended temperature range, at a size that is 40% smaller by volume than the Tsunami 8000 series.

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put, more range – simply more all in a smaller box.

“The MP-10100 release shows our commitment in providing the best technology for these applications to the market,” said Greg Marzullo, President and CEO of Proxim Wireless, “The MP-10100 draws upon our experience in delivering many hundreds of thousands of radios for IoT 3.0 and other applications in the most challenging of environments around the world. It is built for real world applications where clean and abundant frequencies are hard to find and harsh environmental conditions require robust solutions. This is where you find Proxim solutions perform at their best. The MP-10100 products live up to this legacy, while delivering advanced features to support the latest IoT 3.0 applications.”

MP-10100 products are available to order today.

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launch of its EntroPad 13.56MHz multiclass reader.

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and enhanced encryption options depending upon customer requirements.

Combining aesthetics with security and ease of installation were key factors in the development of EntroPad and in addition to the fresh modern architectural design the reader also offers IP65 protection in environments where temperatures range from -40°C to +70°C. Hot on its heels were the keypad and RTE variants available from July.

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How Law Enforcement Can Combat the Unseen Costs of Video Storage

By Wayne Arvindson – Vice President,Video Surveillance Solutions, Quantum

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aw enforcement agencies continue to expand their use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) to meet public demand for greater accountability and transparency in police operations. While BWCs may address those problems, they also give rise to another: How can agencies manage the mammoth volume of video files they produce? Storing all that video is way past what most local police agencies have in-house – and paying for additional storage on someone else’s server is expensive.

BWC video is just the latest addition to the volume of digital evidence used in police operations and investigations.

Law enforcement agencies are already coping with managing video from vehicle-mounted recorders and interview

rooms, still-camera images, and audio recordings of wiretaps and interviews.

Gigabytes (GB) of files quickly grow to become terabytes (TB) and petabytes (PB), and the growing volume of data exceeds the capacities of most in-house data stores.

The problem is aggravated by the lack of dedicated IT staff in most police agencies. There are over 18,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States, and 73 percent of these agencies have fewer than 25 sworn personnel. Small operations like this do not have an IT staff to help them manage large data volumes. They are dependent on the people they have on staff – and most of them have minimal technical expertise.

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he unseen costs of video storage When adopting a BWC program, many may view the upfront price as the major implementation cost. BWCs designed for the hazards law enforcement officers encounter each day typically cost from $700 to $1,500 each, depending on the manufacturer and features. The cost of video data storage is less evident.

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type of data management solution with their hardware, consisting of a ‘frontend’ indexing and retrieval software package, plus an allotment of online storage space for the video. These data management plans are usually priced on a per-camera or per-user basis, providing a few gigabytes of storage space.

With half an hour of video coming in at around 800MB and officers producing four hours of video per day – a single officer might generate a terabyte of video per year. This far exceeds the allocation most vendors provide without a surcharge.

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It’s possible to purchase storage for all the video an agency produces, but it comes with a high price tag. One such plan offers unlimited storage for $1,000 per year per officer. An agency with 1,500 sworn officers would spend $3 million in storage costs alone over two years.

Data storage costs can derail a BWC program: ● The Baltimore Police Department, suffering from a dearth of public trust and multiple episodes of police brutality claims, saw a BWC program as a positive step in rebuilding its image. Even so, when the mayor saw that video storage alone would cost the city $2.6 million per year, she vetoed the program. ● The San Diego Police Department paid $267,000 for 1,000 cameras, plus another $3.6 million for storage, maintenance contracts, and other program expenses.

to keep the video before it can be deleted to free up space for other files? ‘Forever’ might be a desirable policy, but that would mean multiplying storage costs every year as the archive grows. Some states mandate the time law enforcement agencies have to maintain records, but most leave it up to the individual department to determine its own policy.

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Managing a storage system with different retention policies is an ongoing, dynamic process. New files are added constantly, and aged files that can be purged under the retention policy need to be removed to make room ● The Duluth Police Department spent just $5,000 for cameras, but $78,000 for data storage. ● The Los Angeles Police Department’s BWC program was postponed when City Hall saw the price tag – $57.6 million over five years.

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predicted need to access the files. Video files documenting traffic stops or field interviews, where no enforcement action is taken, might be retained for 30 days if there is no complaint or other complication that involves them. Recordings of misdemeanor arrests could be kept for two years, or until the case is fully disposed of, with felony cases retained longer. A video with evidence in a major felony case or one that was subject to civil litigation might be retained indefinitely. As each case ages, the need SecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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to have immediate access to the video typically decreases, so it is acceptable to have a delay of a few minutes before the file is available.

Managing a storage system with different retention policies is an ongoing, dynamic process. New files are added constantly, and aged files that can be purged under the retention policy need to be removed to make room.

This means one or more full-time staff members are needed for IT duties to keep the storage volume from being overwhelmed. Poor storage management gives rise to the day when there is no room on the server to upload video from that day’s patrols, or the deletion of a file critical to a major case.

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he simplest and most obvious storage solution is for agencies to maintain their video archives on-site, as most do with paper reports and other hardcopy records. In practice, this doesn’t work very well for most police forces.

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ple spinning hard disks in a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) that appears as a single drive to a connected computer. Depending on how the RAID is configured, this can even provide for on-site backup to guard against the problem of a deleted or corrupted file. In practice, this solution quickly becomes problematic: ● An agency of only 10 officers might generate 10TB of data per year from BWCs alone, exceeding the capacity of many storage systems. ● Video from interview rooms, patrol car cameras, security camera ouput, and other miscellaneous digital evidence aggravates the storage and management problem. ● Without some tricky workarounds, Windows (the most common operating system used in business) will not recognize drive volumes larger than 2TB. This means having to index and track files on multiple drive letters. ● The complexity of security settings leaves the agency open to having files deleted or edited without authorization. ● The NAS box increases the risk of a single point of failure. If that device is damaged or stolen, it takes the entire archive with it. It is critical to have an off-site backup to protect data.

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nline or ‘cloud’ storage is the most common storage medium, as few agencies want to invest the time, money, and training to construct their own on-site storage networks. The solution offered by most BWC vendors is 100 percent online, with the vendors reselling storage space purchased from a major data store like Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft.

An agency that uses a vendor’s video storage plan is locked in for the duration of the contract. If they decide to change vendors later, it may be difficult to transfer data from one storehouse to another, potentially forcing the agency to maintain two storage contracts to ensure access to their video data. If the agency changes storage providers, the metadata scheme may be corrupted or lost, making the video difficult to catalog and index. In this case, metadata would include key information such as time and date, geographic coordinates, officers’ names and identifiers, and any case information that had been coded into the file. Agencies tied to a single provider run the risk of being at the SecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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provider’s mercy if their storage fees rise in the future.

Of course, agencies can contract directly with AWS or another data store and eliminate the middleman, but that usually requires a technically skilled IT person to manage the storage.

Online or ‘cloud’ storage is the most common storage medium, as few agencies want to invest the time, money, and training to construct their own on-site storage networks Both approaches to online storage come with a large bandwidth requirement. The agency will be constantly uploading new video files to the cloud and retrieving existing files to prepare reports and investigations. Many small agencies’ Internet access is not any better than what is available in the commu53

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nities they serve. That kind of volume can overtax the Internet service provider’s network and/ or result in excess data surcharges billed to the department.

Even when there is adequate bandwidth to handle an online-only storage strategy, the system is disabled when there is a failure of the data network. Public safety agencies in New Jersey suffered several such outages in 2015 when the Verizon network failed during a storm – isolating numerous offices from the data they required to conduct business.

Another data storage strategy uses a combination of local and online storage, balanced for the greatest possible efficiency. This is referred to as a multi-tier approach.

Option 3: Multi-tier storage

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multi-tier storage system combines different types of storage media, placing the most critical, high-priority data on the highest-speed devices and relegating files of lower immediate importance to slower devices that have a lower per-megabyte storage cost. These devices include: ● Solid-state disk (SSD), a store of memory chips with no moving parts.

Access to data on these devices is very fast, but at a relatively high permegabyte cost. ● Spinning hard drives, each with a capacity of up to several terabytes. ● File-based tape, which offers a much

The result is faster, cheaper, more reliable access to video and other digital data without the need for a dedicated IT staff...

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lower per-megabyte cost, but takes slightly longer to retrieve data compared to SSD or high-capacity disk. ● Cloud storage, used for disasterproof backups, may also be used for long-term retention.

Software automatically manages and balances the different storage devices, placing files likely to be needed immediately on the faster media. As the files and the cases associated with them age, they are not accessed as often. This allows them to be moved to lower cost, higher capacity media, where they can still be retrieved in under two minutes.

A multi-tier storage approach may rely partially on a wide-area network connection for online storage, but only for backup copies and the lowest-priority files. A temporary service outage will not disable the system, as is the case when cloud storage is the primary medium.

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hen the Calgary Police Service (CPS) launched their BWC program, they realized their IT infrastructure would be quickly overwhelmed by the volume of video files generated by the cameras. The cameras were churning out 18.4GB of video per shift – and it wouldn’t be long before the IT department would have to manage over a petabyte (1 million GB) of data.

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years for a major crime, and 40 years if associated with a terrorism investigation. With higher-resolution video or an expanded retention policy, the storage requirements would multiply.

The service had been using a scaledup NAS solution for the video from their patrol car cameras, but expanding this to accommodate the BWC output was too expensive to consider. A multi-tier storage solution offered a savings of $300,000 per year over strictly online storage, with more convenient accessibility for the service’s users. Using a multi-tier approach, the CPS is able to manage over 4PB of data with only 240TB of actual on-site disk capacity.

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ulti-tier storage leverages multiple storage media types, using software that dynamically optimizes file locations by priority. The result is faster, cheaper, more reliable access to video and other digital data without the need for a dedicated IT staff to manage and oversee the process. The system is almost infinitely scalable – meeting the future needs of most operations.

The most critical files are stored onsite, so a temporary loss of Internet service will not cripple the system. Off-site, cloud-based backups provide redundancy and disaster recovery. Even though the agency’s data is residing on different media types, the user sees the data as if it was residing on a single drive – making access easy and immediate.

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Poland and the Czech Republic Drive European Access Control Growth

By Alexander Derricott – Market Analyst, IHS Technology

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lthough the overall European market for electronic physical access control devices grew only by 5.5 percent in 2015, Eastern Europe has been a bright spot for the industry. Between 2015 and 2020, the Polish market is forecast to grow at a 13.1 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and the Czech Republic will grow at a CAGR of 9 percent from 2015 to 2020.

There have been substantial changes in end user outlook in Eastern Europe surrounding the need for access control systems. Now end users have decided that the investment in high-quality electronic locks, advanced reader types (such as MIFARE DESFire and ICLASS SE) and other advanced access control systems is worthwhile.

This shift in end user perceptions is caused by rising security concerns in the region. Poland has not been affected directly by the territorial disputes occurring farther east in Ukraine, but the Poles are acutely aware that the region could become more unsettled if the situation were to escalate. Security concerns over Russia have led to investment in governmental access control, and government policy on access control is causing a similar impact on the private sector as well. Investment was initially focused on critical infrastructure and government markets, but now manufacturing, commercial and financial markets are experiencing big upticks in growth. Investment is also spread through each of these vertical markets, with sup-

pliers reporting that both new construction and the retrofit markets are benefiting from the surge in available money funds.

The Czech Republic is also interested in better higher quality access control products, and security concerns have played a major role in driving the market forward, but to a lesser extent than in Poland. The Czech economy has also been performing far better than previous expectations. The economic outlook for the country peaked in 2015 with gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 4.3 percent, supported by strong industrial production.

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manufacturers have started to appear – both on the hardware side and the software side. The growth of local companies should help develop end-user confidence in the whole market, which should lead to more long-term projects. These local companies will have an added advantage in regional markets, as they are better able to tailor their products to local tastes and can also be more reactive to end user demands.

Recent success in Poland and the Czech Republic is starting to encourage development in adjacent countries – including increased growth in Hungary, Serbia and the Baltic region. Companies based in Poland and the Czech Republic will likely play a big role in shaping the market in the rest of Eastern Europe, which is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.5 percent from 2015 to 2020.

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Farpointe Introduces Added Interoperability to Its Smart Card Readers with OSDP Standard More consistency, heightened security and overall better integration among different manufacturers’ devices

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arpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, has announced that access control manufacturers, distributors and integrators can add the option of having the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), a communication standard adopted by the Security Industry Association (SIA), to their Farpointe smart card readers. OSDP lets Farpointe smart card readers interface easily with control panels or other security management systems, fostering interoperability among security devices.

“For years, Wiegand has been the industry standard but it is no longer inherently secure due to its original obscure and non-standard nature and the multiple definitions associated with

the Wiegand name have created confusion over the years,” explains Scott Lindley, Farpointe President, “OSDP is IP-extensible for next generation security applications and has already been embraced by important segments of the industry. It is a standard that brings consistency, as well as heightened security and interoperability, between different manufacturers’ devices. This is especially important for our OEM and integrator customers.”

According to Lindley, OSDP helps ensure that numerous manufacturers’ products will work with each other.

Importantly, interoperability can be achieved regardless of system architecture. The specification handles smartcards, constantly monitoring wiring to protect against attack threats and can

serve as a solution for high-end encryption such as required in federal applications. The specification for handling LEDs, text, buzzers and other feedback mechanisms provides a rich, user-centric access control environment.

Significantly, the SIA Access Control & Identity Subcommittee is in the process of making OSDP v 2.1.6 an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard. Many manufacturers have already implemented OSDP and there are many other companies with OSDP devices in development. To encourage this, the SIA is releasing tools that will ensure that these numbers continue to grow.

Farpointe’s Delta smart card readers employing the OSDP standard are available for delivery now.

Significant and Life-Long Contributions to the Industry Recognised by BSIA Chairman’s Awards F ive individuals and teams have been presented with prestigious British Security Industry Association Chairman’s Awards to celebrate the significant contributions they have made to the ongoing success of the UK’s private security industry.

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awards serve to recognise the significant or lifelong contributions in five different categories: Contribution to Standards, Contribution to the Community, Contribution to the Industry, Contribution to Training and Contribution to Exporting.

The awards were presented at the Association’s flagship event, the BSIA’s Annual Luncheon, held at the London Hilton on Park Lane on the 12th July.

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The Chairman’s Award for Contribution to Standards was presented to Martin Harvey, Head of Regulatory Affairs at TYCO/ ADT. Martin has been involved with the fire and security industries for more than four decades and has made a significant contribution to the development of standards within that time. He has been involved in

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various committees and organisations relating to standards, initially with the British Fire Protection Systems Association, before becoming Chairman of the Fire Industry Association in 2012.

He is now involved in a number of BSI and CENELEC security systems committees using his expertise to shape and form standards.

The award for Contribution to the Community was awarded to Vigilance Properties Ltd, a company that has its beginnings as a social enterprise, first established in 2008 with the aim of improving the lives of ex-service men and women. Studies suggest that as many as 5,000 former services personnel are homeless in the UK at any one time, with over 20% in London alone. Vigilance Properties’ track record in rebuilding productive lives for those struggling in such ways is very strong.

The Chairman’s Award for Contribution to the Industry was presented to Detective Inspector Georgina Barnard who has been closely involved

with the Police and Security (PaS) initiative since its inception in 2014. Her support of the private security industry through PaS has been extremely well received and has been instrumental in ensuring that the initial enthusiasm for the PaS concept has not stood still, but has been translated into positive actions and outcomes.

The Chairman’s Award for Contribution to Training serves to recognise those who have made significant contributions towards equipping the industry with the skills and knowledge it needs to develop and innovate. This year, the award was presented to Emily O’Mahony, Head of Learning and Development at Securitas UK. Securitas has had a renewed focus on the training and development of more than 13,000 staff and since taking up her post, Emily has created and led a strategy to change and secure the shift in skills and output as a result.

The award for Contribution to Exporting was awarded to John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi and Chair-

man of the BSIA’s Export Council. John has been a driving force and keen supporter of the BSIA’s Export Council, serving twice as its Chairman.

Commenting on the awards, BSIA Chairman, Dirk Wilson said, “I am proud to be able to recognise these individuals whose commitment and dedication have made a lasting impression on

our industry, both in the UK and abroad.

The actions of this year’s winners have all served to promote our industry in a positive light and I am delighted to be able to commend the impact they have made.”

New Axxon Next integration: MAGO Technology, Advanced Metal Detecting Solution

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ne of MAGO Technology's cutting-edge products, the SNOOPER long-distance metal detection sensor, is now integrated with Axxon Next, the state-of-the-art open-platform video management software.

MAGO Technology is an innovative company that focuses on sensor technology detecting variations in the earth’s magnetic field. In April 2016, MAGO

partnered with AxxonSoft, a global leader in PSIM and VMS software.

To ensure the effectiveness of integrated solutions powered by AxxonSoft, the SNOOPER sensor can now be fully connected, controlled, and managed in Axxon Next via TCP/IP as an IP device.

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NOOPER offers an innovative and exclusive solution for detecting concealed weapons such as daggers, guns and rifles made of ferro-magnetic materials from a long distance. SNOOPER is the first micro version of the MAD (Magnetic Anomaly Detector).

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tector. Originally it was developed for RCWS (Remote Controlled Weapon Systems) for detecting enemies in the forest, but the sensor can be used for various applications (e.g., security of schools, cinemas, VIP security scans, military, and others).

When using the sensor alone, you can only control the alarm devices attached to it. But with AxxonSoft integration, you gain many added benefits and can set system response for events triggered by the sensor. For example, a designated PTZ camera automatically pans, tilts and focus-

es on the event location, video is recorded in a separate archive, or an alarm goes off.

MAGO expects this partnership to create new business opportunities, and intends to further develop the AxxonSoft integration for added value in the future.

Founded in 2011, MAGO Technology specializes in creating innovative sensors using magnetic technology. The company's flagship products implementing electromagnetic technology are CARDET (vehicle detection sensor) and SNOOPER (micro MAD sensor, longdistance metal detector). MAGO also makes a train detection sensor, along with other UV and GAS sensors, customized controls, and communication and interface boards.

Securing and Safeguarding the Island of Maldives Tyco Security Products launches in Maldives

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Salt Hotel with invitees from Maldivian government and businesses. With this launch Tyco will now focus on pioneering and delivering integrated security solutions across Maldives, including hotels and resorts, homes, apartments, airports, schools, hospitals, government sites, special projects etc. In achieving this Tyco has partnered with Spectra X Stream as their authorized system Integrator in Maldives. Tyco Security Products, has presence in 177 countries around the world and employs over 2,800 employees Rajeev Samanta, Director for Tyco Security Products, South Asia (Left) at the launch globally, including research and yco Security Products officially launched its range of security products in Maldives on 8 August 2016 at

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development, marketing, manufacturing, sales, service and logistics teams in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Tyco Security Products secure 42% of all Fortune 500 companies, transportation systems in 5 continents, 80% of the world’s top 200 retailers, 2 million commercial enterprises, 900+ educational facilities and over 5 million private residences.

“We are a leading security solutions brand across the globe and are happy to extend our product portfolio in Maldives through our system integrator Spectra X stream. We look forward to doing our part in enhancing the safety and

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security of Maldivian civil society and business establishments by offering our integrated security solutions through the dedicated and qualified local solutions integrator Spectra X stream,” said Rajeev Samanta, Director for Tyco Security Products, South Asia.

Tyco takes pride in being regarded the best access control solutions provider in the industry. Product portfolio comprises veteran and well respected brands like KANTECH, CEM and SOFTWARE HOUSE, providing seamless installation for SMEs, robust solutions for large-scale establishments like airports and multi-location offices, and the most advanced technologies incorporated into hardware and software built especially to deliver powerful access control environments. An impressive portfolio of video management solutions, servers, video recorders, storage systems and accessories

from renowned brands like American Dynamics, Illustra and Exacq makes Tyco’s video based security and integration solutions the most complete solution provider. Tyco is delivering smarter ways every day to help protect people, homes and business operations with world-class intrusion detection and burglar alarm systems from Bentel, DSC and Visonic With the vast range of integrated

security solutions Tyco will cater to the ever increasing security needs of the hospitality industry and various other enterprises in Maldives. The company is also keenly looking forward to work closely with Maldives Government in executing certain key government related security projects. The launch event was attended by general managers and heads of departments from numerous resorts, hotels and local businesses.

IFSEC sea 2016 th Gears Up for its 4 Edition

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he region’s security, fire and safety industry is getting excited for the fourth edition of IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016. From 7-9 September 2016, industry experts from around Southeast Asia will gather on the show floor to build networks amongst industry peers, discuss future developments and business deals, and obtain new information from

seminars. All these will happen within the three-day event.

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ucts from renowned companies, IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016 expects to attract more than 10,000 trade visitors from around the region. Exhibitors expect to see government officials, police, trade buyers, specifiers, architects, developers, contractors, system integrators, distributors and end-users, amongst others.

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east Asia received support from a number of government agencies and associations from Malaysia and other countries, which include Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs; Ministry of Urban Well-being, Housing and Local Government; Royal Malaysia Police; British Security Industry Association (BSIA); Asian Professional Security Association (APSA), Malaysia Chapter; ASIS Malaysia Chapter; CyberSecurity Malaysia; Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia; National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), United Kingdom; and International Workplace (IW).

With the involvement of IW, IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016 will organise for the first time a free two-day seminar that will highlight the occupational, safety and health (OSH) industry. Six topics will be delivered by OSH international experts, such as David Sharp and Danny Cousins from IW, Anthony Wong from Singapore American School, Tim Chappell from Harrow International School, and more. Some of the topics offered are ‘Educational Travel Risk Management’, ‘Fire Risk Assessment: Principle and Practice’

and ‘Ensuring a Positive Safety Culture,’ and more.

In addition for this year’s edition, the exhibition will provide more insights on cybersecurity threats, which have been the main concern for the government and private sector. The Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Korea through its agency has joined hands with the National Computing and Information Service (NCIS) towards this cause. NCIS will organise a free panel discussion on 8 September on the topic ‘Korea’s Cybersecurity Strategy: Public-Private Collaboration to Respond to Cyber Attacks.’ Meanwhile, CyberSecurity Malaysia will organise a paid training session on 7 September 2016 from 8.30am to 5.00pm. The training’s theme is ‘Cybersecurity Risk Management for C-suite,’ and the goal is to prepare members of the board and other senior management to understand, assess and take a proactive posture in cybersecurity. Along the way, attendees will investigate risk assessment and management frameworks that help mitigate the risks, as well as identify potential security gaps that could prove a liability.

Trade visitors shouldn’t miss the

opportunity to attend the annual IFSEC Technology Showcase to listen to the experts on the latest products and case studies. This year, 14 topics will be presented by leading companies, covering a wide spectrum in the areas of security, fire and safety. Some of the topics are ‘Internet of Things’, ‘Critical Infrastructure Protection’, ‘Internet Protocol, ‘Security Access Control System’, ‘Safe Cities’ and more. Industry players can also learn about ‘Market Overview of Security and the Smart Home in Asia,’ which will be presented by Jim Dearing, market analyst from world-renowned research company, ISH Markit.

Security, fire and safety are crucial elements in any city, in order to make it sustainable and safe for businesses, industries and residences. All parties involved are invited to visit IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016 to create new networks with global-leading companies and industry peers. Attendees may listen to various topics on the show floor to obtain insights on the industry’s latest development and direction. For more information and visitor registration, please visit www.ifsecsea. com or contact Mr. Syamsul Razak at +60321768788.

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of ASSA ABLOY, “Over the past ten years ASSA ABLOY has invested heavily in innovation, with the goal of doubling the innovation rate and the target that products launched within the past three years should account for at least 25 percent of sales. Today this target has been achieved, with a share

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SSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has for the third time been ranked in Forbes’ list of the world’s most innovative companies 2016.

“I’m very pleased that we have achieved such success with our R&D,” says Johan Molin, President and CEO

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of 31 percent of our sales from new products.”

ASSA ABLOYs R&D investments have increased by 230 percent since 2005, and today the Group has more than 1,800 development engineers.

ASSA ABLOYs ambition is to be the industry’s most innovative company.

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Latin American Fire Equipment Market offers

Growing Opportunities in Automotive, Hospitality and Transportation Industries

By Justin Siller – Associate Director, IHS Markit and Tim Hewitt – Analyst, IHS Markit

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he Latin American fire equipment market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5 percent, between 2015 and 2020.

Despite tough economic conditions in much of Latin America, IHS has identified three industries that offer the largest growth opportunities for fire equipment manufacturers: manufacturing, hospitality, and transportation.

Many manufacturers are moving their production facilities from the United States, across the border into Mexico and other Latin American countries, to take advantage the lower cost of labor and an improving logistics network. This trend is particularly strong in Mexico, resulting in a high CAGR of 6.2 percent from 2015 to 2020.

The automotive industry in particular has made large investments in new manufacturing facilities in Mexico, including Toyota ($1 billion in 2015), Ford ($1.6 billion in 2016), General Motors ($3.6 billion in 2014) and Volkswagen ($1 billion in 2015). According to IHS Markit, annual automotive production in Mexico has increased by 1.2 million units since 2002, while output exceeded 4 million units in 2015. As of 2010 these new manufacturing facilities must comply with the Mexico Official Standard (NOM-002-STPS-2010), providing fire and safety standards in the work environment. These guidelines have been a boon to the fire industry, making fire detection

and suppression fire systems mandatory and more comprehensive. Large international manufacturing companies are likely to invest in more advanced fire equipment, such as networked panels and multi-sensor detectors.

Hospitality is also a growing segment of the Latin American fire-detection market. International hotel chains tend to follow the highest safety stand-

idly. Many countries in Latin America are investing in logistics and public transportation infrastructure, including airports and metro lines. In Brazil for example, a new state-of-the-art terminal opened in Sao Paolo in 2014 and Metro Line 6 – a 16-kilometer metro expansion project – is already underway. The metro project is a private-public sector partnership that is slated for completion

ards – going far beyond what is required in many Latin American countries – and fire safety is a priority for most hotel owners, as it is important to make travellers feel safe. Minimizing the possibility of false alarms also improves customer satisfaction, which is why combination detectors, sprinkler systems (especially in Argentina, Chile and Brazil), and voice alarm integrated with existing public-address systems, are being used more often. This industry is also very ripe for retrofitting, compared to other sectors that rely on new construction for most of their revenue.

Transportation is also growing rap-

in 2020. Planning for a new $13 billion airport is also taking shape in Mexico City. All of these projects commonly use premium equipment and require hundreds of devices.

All of these industries are expected to provide strong growth opportunities over the next five years, despite slow regional economic growth. Slower economic growth is expected to be a shortterm issue, and the overall fire market is ready to thrive. The continued introduction of new legislation, enforcement of these laws, and a need for better overall fire safety will spur future growth across the region.

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CP PLUS Becomes the Youngest & Fastest to Enter the World Top 7 Security Club C

P PLUS has now become the youngest and the fastest to enter the club of the Top 7 security players in the world. In its report, IHS Technology, a renowned USbased research firm, identifies CP PLUS as the youngest and fastest to become the Top 7 security players in the world.

CP PLUS has achieved this distinctive recognition with an expansive portfolio of products and solutions, including analogue, IP, digital video recorders (DVRs), network video recorders (NVRs), mobile DVRs, video door phones (VDPs), video en-

coders, video management software (VMS), among others, that have not only made an impact in India but internationally as well.

Furthermore, IHS sources also recognize CP PLUS among the Top 3 league in Asia.

“We at CP PLUS, attribute our success to the expansion globally, with offices present in more than 20 countries, catering to security needs of more than 60 countries worldwide. CP PLUS is committed to the idea of a safe and secured world,” said Aditya Khemka, CEO, CP PLUS.

Today, CP PLUS range of solutions and products is monitoring millions of

locations across the globe in diverse geographies, from highly sensitive defense locations, government buildings, vital infrastructures, transportation, hotels, educational institutes to homes with satisfied customer base.

CP PLUS’ success is largely attributed to its strong R&D in technology and its customer first market approach, thereby delivering the best value.

3xLOGIC on the Move: Expanded Training; New HQ and Innovation Center 3xLOGIC University offers training in 16 locations through July 2017

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Customer Support Services, the company made a significant investment in upgrading and expanding training resources in 2016. During the last year, Shaffer and his team built two comprehensive training programs for 3xLOGIC video and access control and succeeded in getting both certified by BICSI for greater student value. Now, those training programs are being offered 19 times at 16 different locations

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throughout the US between now and the end of July 2017.

Recently, 3xLOGIC completed its move to a new corporate headquarters which is a larger space and was designed to specification for the company and features an expanded training facility, as well as plenty of space for continued growth in personnel.

3xLOGIC’s Innovation Center in Orlando, FL has also moved into a new space which was also designed to the company’s specifications and is centrally located just steps away from the

UCF (University of Central Florida) campus.

“2016 has been a great year for us,” said Matt Kushner, 3xLOGIC CEO, “and 2017 looks to be even better. Our sales continue to grow very robustly, we’re planning additional hires to add capabilities and ensure we stay ahead of our growth, we’re filling out our Regional Sales Manager network, and we’re looking forward to

making some exciting announcements before the conclusion of the year.”

Pelco by Schneider Electric Highlights Video Innovations During Security Essen 2016 OpteraTM camera lines, and VideoXpertTM VMS to be demonstrated to international audience during security-focused show

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elco by Schneider Electric will showcase the advanced capabilities of its Optera™ Series Panoramic IP Camera line and its award-winning VideoXpert VMS at Security Essen being held September 27-30, 2016, at the Essen Exhibition Center. Pelco will provide interactive demonstrations of its latest solutions to seminar attendees during the international trade fair.

The Optera panoramic IP camera line includes 180-, 270- and 360-degree panoramic cameras. The advanced imaging technology optimizes live and recorded images from four sensors, and then seamlessly stitches and blends images at the boundaries to present users with a continuous panorama view. The camera utilizes anti-bloom technology

and proprietary image processing, while SureVision 2.0 technology produces high-quality images in extreme lowlight conditions without leaving wide dynamic range (WDR) mode. Additionally, users can pan, tilt and zoom within areas of interest in either live or recorded view. Optera is well suited for applications in critical infrastructure, gaming, Safe Cities and transportation.

VideoXpert VMS effortlessly displays critical security intelligence and video data together, allowing security professionals to make quick, effective decisions and sharpen tactical protocol in an emergency. VideoXpert integrates with a number of third-party systems, including video analytics and surveillance, license plate recognition, point SecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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of sale, event/ alarm management and more. Its intuitive user interface reduces training requirements and enables operators to take control of managing any number of security situations.

During Essen, attendees will have the opportunity to win a GoPro each day of the expo by taking the Optera™ Challenge. Participants will be entered to win the prize upon completion of a series of challenges using Pelco’s video technology.

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gaming, airports and seaports, and Safe Cityenvironments. Sarix with SureVision 3.0 delivers the best possible image resolution in difficult lighting conditions. The complete line of solutions is designed with superior reliability and fault tolerance, ideal for mission-critical applications.

“Pelco has listened to the needs of its customers during the development of its latest products, focusing on delivering open solutions that are compatible with third-party systems through ONVIF standards,” said Mark Pritchard, Director of Marketing, EMEA, Pelco

by Schneider Electric, “Pelco’s Op-

tera, VideoXpert and Sarix innovations deliver significant value to end users who look to realize advanced levels of security intelligence while simultaneously delivering channel partners with a significant advantage through the delivery of unique and market-leading solutions.”

Wavesight Introduces New Generation Wireless Radios at IFSEC SEA 2016 W

avesight is a UK based leader in the design, manufacture and supply of outdoor wireless network, hybrid energy and mobile surveillance solutions for the professional security industry. Our niche technology includes: ● Outdoor wireless network solutions optimized for video surveillance. ● Hybrid power solutions using energy from solar panels and wind turbines. ● Mobile surveillance solutions for commercial and public transport.

Across the world, thousands of organizations use our products to cost-ef-

fectively create new networks or expand existing infrastructure, thereby reducing costs and improving the return on investment. Wavesight has over 5,000 installations in more than 30 countries across the UK and Europe, Middle East, South Asia and the Far East – working with a growing community of system integrators, value added resellers and OEM partners. Our component suppliers are credible world renowned organizations like Qualcomm, MTI WE and Huber and Suhner to name a few allowing us to ensure that performance is consistent

and reliable.

Wavesight outdoor wireless CCTV solutions offer a genuine alternative to cable or fibre connections between the camera or remote NVR/ DVR and the control room. Using standards-based OFDM technology with proprietary security features operating on license exempt frequency bands, Wavesight wireless links and networks can be deployed rapidly and provide extremely low latency, high quality video ideally suited to modern security and surveillance installations.

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● Data rates up to 300 Mpbs. ● Distances up to 40 Km. ● Qualcomm Commercial 802.11a/n Chipset (N Spec). ● MTI WE MIMO integrated antenna. ● IP 66 rated housing. ● PTP and PTMP bridging applications. ● Hardware baseband filtering. ● Intelligent channel management. ● Mini-PCI onboard (AC Spec support via plug-in).

For more info: www.wavesight.com IFSEC SEA 2016: Hall 4, UK Pavilion Stand 06.

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Avigilon Helped Secure 2016 Rio Olympic Games Avigilon security solutions helped protect 2016 Rio Olympics

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vigilon Corporation’s video surveillance cameras, network video recorders, and video management software helped protect the 2016 Summer Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

“Hundreds of thousands of people attended, participated, and volunteered at the Rio 2016 Olympics, making security of paramount importance,”

said Alexander Fernandes, Avigilon’s Founder, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, “We’re extremely pleased that Avigilon's advanced video surveillance solutions were chosen to help protect people and venues at the Rio 2016 Olympics.”

Avigilon Control Center video management software was used to help Rio 2016 Olympics security per-

sonnel analyze and manage video data captured by surveillance cameras installed at venues and common areas throughout the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Among other things, Avigilon's advanced video surveillance solutions enabled security personnel to view activity within large crowds and provide video evidence and information in real time.

Lack of Awareness and Fragmentation Hindering Smart Home Growth

By Tim Hewitt – Analyst for Security and Building Technologies, IHS Markit

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merica is the most developed market for smart home systems, where providers of connected professional monitoring services led the market in 2015, with more than 5.5 million customers. As consumers tend to prefer professional installation – a ‘do-it-for-me’ approach to smart homes – professional security providers are well placed to offer these services to the mass market.

Security providers and telecom companies are leading the North American market in terms of the install base of smart home systems, and they have experienced strong growth in recent years, as early adopters and tech enthu-

siasts flocked to these smart solutions.

However, maintaining a high level of growth is becoming more difficult, as these companies encounter barriers to the mass market.

The initial uptake of smart home systems by early adopters was in line with expectations, but existing market barriers became more significant, as companies tried to expand beyond early adopters. In response to primary research, IHS Markit revised its forecasts to account for the lack of broader consumer interest in smart-home products.

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remote monitoring market in the Americas is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 15.9 percent, from 5.5 million subscribers in 2015 to 11.5 million in 2020. While the growth in this segment is strong, the traditional side of remote monitoring is experiencing a decline, as consumers migrate toward connected products. For many service providers, the growth in connected systems is not providing substantial top-line subscriber growth, but it does help counter the decline in their traditional security business.

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tion of smart home products: ● Consumer awareness. While there has been some increased marketing activity in smart home over recent years, the effect of this increased exposure on smart-home products has been less than expected. However, progress has been made in overcoming this barrier, with research showing increased consumer awareness of smart-home technology. Telecom companies have been instrumental in increasing this awareness. Apple’s entry into the consumer-facing side of the market will also serve to markedly increase awareness. ● Fragmentation. Due to the many and various closed ecosystems and devices, the smart home industry is not very user friendly, which is inhibiting growth. Consolidation in the smart home market is happening slowly, as AllSeen, Z-Wave and Weave alliances work to create industry standards and promote inter-

operability. Recent news from Apple about an iOs10 app that will control all HomeKit-enabled devices is yet another step toward a unified smarthome consumer ecosystem. Apple Home is expected to stimulate the accessibility of do-it-yourself (DIY) systems and reduce the confusion caused by fragmentation within the industry. ● Device and service reliability. It only takes a few reliability issues to tarnish the reputation of an entire industry. While strict guidelines and regulations within the security industry mean that the core function of professional security-based smarthome systems is reliable, many other systems and devices suffer from technical issues that adversely affect the consumer experience. It may be noted that these issues are not necessarily the result of particularly bad product design; instead, with so many moving parts, there are a lot of

things that can go wrong in a smarthome system. Even when everything does work, sometimes a product may not deliver exactly the kind of experience the consumer needs or expects.

Still, consumer research reveals there is a lot of consumer desire and enthusiasm for smart-home devices and systems. In fact, surveys show that half of consumers in North America plan to purchase smart home devices within the next year, but these types of findings can also lead to overambitious projections for consumer adoption.

The reality is that most consumers have been hesitant to spend their hardearned money in a market still striving for stability and reliability. Monitored security systems have been able to circumvent the high initial cost of smarthome solutions, using an ongoing feebased business model to spread out costs over time, and attach smart home products to ongoing services consumers deem valuable.

Dallmeier Amongst Bavaria’s Best 50

Dallmeier amongst top-performing mid-sized companies: The Regensburg-based video security expert Dallmeier has once again been awarded the ‘Bayerns Best 50’ (Bavaria’s Best 50) accolade for its success

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state economy,” says Dieter Dallmeier.

The Bavarian government is wellaware of how important mid tier businesses are for the economy and for the general living standard across the state.

In order to publicly honour the economic contributions of owner-managed companies, the government created the ‘BAYERNS BEST 50’ competition.

Every year, the 50 most prosperous mid-sized firms in Bavaria are presented with an award for their achieve-

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ver the years, the company Dallmeier has been keeping an eye on both its own success as well as the economic prosperity of its home region.

“We feel strongly linked to the economic area of Eastern Bavaria, not least because of our long-standing cooperation with a network of local suppliers.

Our strong partnerships enable us to source most of our supplies and production goods from across the region, contributing to the regional as well as

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ments. The jury specifically looks at the areas of sales growth and workforce expansion.

Having previously received the accolade in 2004 and 2005, Dallmeier has also been presented with the 2016 award.

“The Dallmeier group of companies is looking forward to continue expanding its position and contributing to the general economic growth,” explains Dieter Dallmeier.

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GJD to Exhibit at Security Essen G

JD, a leading British manufacturer of professional security equipment, will be showcasing its world class range of outdoor security products at Security Essen 2016. Several products from the GJD range will be presented including new D-TECT IP motion detectors, Clarius PLUS Infra-Red and White-Light LED illuminators and state-of-the-art Laser sensors.

Visitors to GJD’s booth will see live product demonstrations of the D-TECT IP motion detectors. A major benefit of the D-TECT IP is that it provides realtime remote access, to enable monitoring and programming from anywhere in the world and at any time.

The D-TECT IP works in conjunction with a bespoke web based interface affording intuitive and quick online access, giving users the ability to change

detector settings remotely via the interface. Some of the adjustable settings include LUX level sensitivity and detection range.

Key features of GJD’s products include the ability to withstand harsh weather conditions, low maintenance and eye pleasing aesthetics.

GJD’s product experts will also demonstrate the innovative D-TECT Laser, which offers ultimate performance and precision designed for perimeter protection and intruder detection. Features include two detection areas, which can be programmed to within 10cm, IP65 housing for internal or external applications and a virtual tamper.

The D-TECT Laser is well suited for a wide range of applications including a virtual wall or fence, open sites and automatic gates and industrial doors, to

name a few.

Visitors to GJD’s booth will also see the Clarius Plus range of Infra-Red and White-Light LED illuminators. One of the major advantages of the Clarius Plus is its interchangeable lens diffuser system, which provides a quick and userfriendly method to easily alter the angle of illumination to deliver angles of 10, 30, 60, 80 and 120 degrees.

Online Crime Reporting System Launched

Allevate's Cloud-Hosted Face-Searcher Face Recognition Service integrated with the Facewatch secure online crime reporting system is launched in Brasil. This integrated offering, to all organisations large or small, enables the provision of face recognition in the cloud, matching against data-sets created from real-time crime reporting

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llevate announces the launch of its Face-Searcher service, enabling organisations, large or small, to utilise facial recognition as a hosted cloud service. Additionally, Facewatch, the secure online crime reporting system, announces immediate availability of an integrated Facewatch and Face-Searcher offering, launching initially in Brasil.

Facewatch enables organisations to report crimes online and submit moving and still CCTV images as evidence to the police, as well as share this imagery between businesses in related subscribed groups (in compliance with Data Protection guidelines) to reduce crime.

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as and submits them to the cloud-service for matching.

Facewatch subscribers can now instantly and automatically share their images of Subjects of Interest to FaceSearcher’s watchlists, thereby allowing real-time watchlist alerting to any device connected to Facewatch's integrated alert management system. This integrated offering can now help businesses prevent crime by warning them if someone who enters their premises is on a watchlist of known offenders.

Simon Gordon of Facewatch, says, “A major factor that has hindered the wide-scale adoption of face recognition by businesses has been the requirement to install and manage costly and com-

plex software. Allevate's cloud-hosted SaaS offering removes this headache and enables businesses to benefit from the accuracy of the industry’s best face recognition algorithms in a cloud-enabled shared-services environment with a simple easy to understand monthly subscription fee.”

Carl Gohringer of Allevate, continues, “The best face-recognition technology in the world is useless unless businesses have accurate and reliable subject matter to match against. Facewatch has already proven invaluable in enabling businesses to seamlessly interact with their local police. Now, they can cooperate by sharing this same imagery amongst their local business groups.”

Face-Searcher is built on the industry-proven enterprise-grade MXSERVER™ platform enabling automated facial detection and recognition, developed by Tygart Technology, Inc. MXSERVER™ is the only biometric search engine on the market designed to handle Big Data (processing massive amounts of photos and videos) by leveraging a cloud-based architecture for faster parallel processing of services.

MXSERVER™ is proven and utilised

by Defence, Intelligence and Law Enforcement organisations and has also been used to enhance security at major events, such as the 2015 European Games, a major international sporting event.

This integrated offering is being made available in Brasil by their local partner, Staff Security Ltd. Humberto Bambira of Staff Security, says, “We have been developing this exciting opportunity for the mass market rollout of facial recognition in Brasil with Facewatch for two years and I am delighted to see the launch of the service.”

Artesyn Announces SIL4 Certification for ControlSafe™ COTS Rail Safety Platform Fail-safe, fault-tolerant system for train control and rail signaling accelerates time-to-market for rail application developers

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embedded computing systems to use commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components to create a fail-safe and faulttolerant computing platform for a wide range of train control and rail signaling applications. The ControlSafe Platform enables rail application developers and

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rtesyn Embedded Technologies recently announced Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL4) certification for the Artesyn Embedded Computing, Inc. ControlSafe™ Platform (CSP) with ControlSafe™ Computer (CSC) and ControlSafe™ Software, one of the first

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system integrators to substantially accelerate time-to-market without being deterred by the potentially high costs and risks associated with the stringent SIL4 system development and certification process, a process that can take multiple years to accomplish.

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Artesyn will demonstrate the ControlSafe Platform at the InnoTrans exhibition in Berlin, Germany between September 20 and 23, 2016.

Linsey Miller, Marketing Vice President, Artesyn Embedded Technologies said, “We have been working closely with a number of leading rail integrators to develop this new product to ensure it effectively addresses their pain points and can significantly shorten their timeto-market. With this SIL4 certification issued by TÜV SÜD, one of the most trusted certification bodies worldwide, we are showing a commitment to rail industry customers with an unmatched, highly reliable platform with 15 years of planned product life and 25 years of extended support and service available.”

Designed to deliver best-in-class platform hardware availability of six nines (99.9999%), Artesyn’s ControlSafe Platform is designed to meet the functional safety, reliability and availability requirements mandated by rail standards and specifications. This makes Artesyn’s ControlSafe Platform ideal for deployment in safety application environments to protect investment in rail in-

frastructure. It uses a data lock-step architecture that supports high performance modern processors, and is modular, scalable and designed to seamlessly accommodate additional I/O interfaces as well as new processor architectures throughout the product life cycle. In addition, the ControlSafe Platform’s hardware-based voting mechanism maximizes software transparency to allow rail application developers to migrate existing application software with minimal modifications.

The ControlSafe Platform consists of two redundant ControlSafe Computers (CSCs), each of which delivers highly available fail-safe operation.

They are linked by a Safety Relay Box (SRB) or Direct Connect Algorithm (DCA) that monitors the health of the two CSCs, designates one as active and the other as standby, and controls failover operation between the two CSCs to deliver a fail-safe fault tolerant computer system.Deployable in both wayside and carborne applications, the ControlSafe Platform is designed to support a broad range of I/O modules such as

CAN, Ethernet, Ethernet Ring, UART, MVB, digital, analog and GPS/ Wireless to enable solution integrators to handle both new deployments and upgrade projects easily. Artesyn has also cooperated with customers on specific I/O solutions to meet unique application requirements.

Artesyn Embedded Technologies is a global leader in the design and manufacture of highly reliable power conversion and embedded computing solutions for a wide range of industries including communications, computing, medical, military, aerospace and industrial.

OnSSI and Bosch Expand Partnership with Integration of Ocularis 5 and FLEXIDOME IP Panoramic Cameras Delivers wider video coverage and superior image quality

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provides our customers with the advanced capabilities they need to get the most out of their video surveillance applications,” said Mulli Diamant, VP of International Business Development, OnSSI, “Additionally, by integrating FLEXIDOME IP panoramic cameras with Ocularis, we are also able to provide installers and systems integrators with powerful new solutions they can use to address a greater variety of video applications.”

FLEXIDOME IP panoramic cameras provide a complete 180- or 360-degree overview of an area in a single view. Ocularis performs dewarping on the streams to eliminate video distortion

caused by the cameras’ fisheye lenses to produce highly detailed images.

“Our FLEXIDOME IP panoramic cameras provide operators with an overview image of an entire area – eliminating blind spots and improving surveillance operations,” said Brad Eck, Integration Manager, North America, Bosch Security Systems, Inc., “The powerful dewarping capability of Ocularis 5 makes it easier for our mutual customers to gain more insight and intelligence about critical events from their panoramic video images.”

This latest integration is part of a continued partnership between OnSSI and Bosch Security Systems to deliver enhanced capabilities. Ocularis already supports video analytics, as well as the Intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction (IDNR) feature of Bosch IP cameras, which reduces storage costs and reduces bit rate by as much as 50 percent to relieve the strain on network bandwidth. Other supported features

include edge recording to prevent video loss during network outages or server failures, multi-streaming, tamper- and motion-detection and more.

Ocularis 5 provides stronger video security with features including end-to-end encryption for the VMS, a scrambled recorded video database to protect the integrity of recorded video, and the ability to record directly to a NAS anywhere on the network. Ocularis 5 is designed as an intelligent, cost-effective platform that simplifies workloads and system management.

There is no need to register camera licenses and MAC addresses. It features automatic load balancing for managing recordings across system servers.

Unique to Ocularis, Critical Camera Failover ensures continuous sight by switching to a failover camera in as little as two seconds. Ocularis 5 also allows for multiple different recorders to be combined under the same Base (including legacy Ocularis 4.X recorders) with centralized user and event management.

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he IndigoVision Microsoft SQL Server Integration Module enables you to receive immediate alarms and actions in Control Center, IndigoVision’s security management software, when combined with any 3rd party system using a MS-SQL compatible database engine.

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Within Control Center, operators are able to trigger live video, move PTZ cameras, start recordings, send notification e-mails automatically – all dramatically decreasing operator response time while still providing all actionable information in a single interface.

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Audible and Visual Warning Devices for Fire, Gas and Security Systems on Show at Security Essen E

2S Warning Signals, the world’s leading independent manufacturer of audible and visual warning devices, will be at Security Essen, 27 to 29 September 2016, showing a selection of products from its comprehensive range of sounders, loudspeakers, beacons, combined AV units, plus push button and break glass manual call points suitable for use in fire, gas and security systems. The extensive E2S product portfolio includes high output devices to suit noisy or brightly lit environments and wide area coverage, plus intrinsically safe and explosion proof units for use in hazardous areas. Whatever the application, there are E2S products which provide effective delivery of status indications and alarm warnings for

fire, gas, security or disaster, to maximise life and property safety.

In addition to its general purpose and industrial fire and security devices, such as Alert-alarm, Alert-alight and Sonora, the booth will also feature some of its latest new products such as the STEx family which complements the we l l - e s t a bl i s h e d BEx (low copper Aluminium) and GNEx (GRP) families to satisfy an increasing

demand for optimum combinations of robust build and resistance to corrosion.

Constructed in Stainless Steel (gr. 316L & 316), rated IP66 for ingress protection and certified (ATEX and IEC IECEx) for Zone 1, 2, 21 & 22 explosion proof signalling, the new STEx family includes alarm sounders, PA loudspeakers, Xenon strobe beacons, Rotating Halogen beacons, LED beacons and combined (beacon and sounder in single assembly) units.

Study: Better E-mail Content Would Increase Likelihood of Purchase for Physical Security Professionals LRG Marketing Communications’ E-mail Marketing Study reveals key insights on e-mail marketing consumption habits, indicating a need for the physical security industry to shift strategy

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Just published by LRG Marketing, a full-service integrated marketing agency with strong expertise in physical and cyber security, the study reveals that providing useful content in e-mail marketing campaigns is actually a game-changer. 56 percent of security professionals said they’d be willing to click through links in an email or even share it with peers if it contained informational and relevant content.

The study’s release comes just ahead of ASIS 2016, the country’s largest professional security trade show for end-users taking place September 12-14 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. “There has been a clear shift in the decision-making process within the physical security industry, and it’s reflected in our results,” said Diana Wolff, President, LRG Marketing Communications, “Whether it’s a reseller or an end user, purchasers are doing their own research to find more information about technology and service providers before making any contact with sellers. In adapting to this trend, e-mail marketing is an ideal channel to offer value and information – providing an opportunity to engage rather than simply broadcast a sales pitch.”

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ecurity brands that show industry expertise are more likely to receive peer recommendations, according to the LRG Marketing Communications’ E-mail Marketing Study.

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est through e-mail. 58 percent of respondents said they would likely recommend a supplier to their business partners if they believed the brand to be industry experts.

Another insight from the study indicates a surprising reversal and a break from standard practices. In previous years, case histories were seen as the most valued content in the industry, but the study shows little interest in these as an e-mail topic with just six percent saying they want more case studies.

“Security professionals need to focus e-mail marketing less on the brand and more on the needs of the target audience,” Wolff said, “The industry can best adapt with informative e-mails that link to blog posts on trending topics or whitepapers that address specific pain points for their customers.”

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a straight sales pitch. Half of those surveyed said they’re interested in receiving news on a product release, but 37 percent revealed that they are looking for more product information or special pricing.

“Ultimately, in order for any marketing e-mail to make an impact, it needs well-written copy and should link to content that connects with readers in a meaningful way,” said Wolff, “Product launch e-mails shouldn’t simply be a link to a product page; they must include content to help show the product’s value.”

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he LRG Marketing Communications’ 2016 E-mail Marketing Study surveyed more than 300 security professionals across the U.S. on their e-mail consumption habits and preferences for communication.

The survey analyzed how security pros read e-mails from suppliers and manufacturers, in addition to their preferences for how e-mail marketing within the industry can improve in the future.

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Wavestore Integrates with Honeywell Galaxy® Dimension Wavestore’s open platform Video Management Software (VMS), has been successfully integrated with Honeywell’s Galaxy Dimension intrusion detection panels

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Wavestore’s integration with Honeywell Galaxy Dimension allows Security Industry Association (SIA) Level 4 compliant events to be received by Wavestore’s VMS in order to deliver a truly unified security solution that combines powerful video, data and audio management with leading intrusion detection capability,” said Enrico Bizzaro, Head of Integrations at Wavestore.

Wavestore is directly integrated with Galaxy Dimension panels over the network and data is pushed from the panel into Wavestore’s VMS whenever an event occurs, allowing operators to set specific actions relating to specific events, including moving PTZ cameras, opening doors, sending email or alerting security staff, to name but a few. Operators are also able to

conduct post-event searches on specific event keywords, such as ‘zone’ and ‘type’, and instantly display video relating to those events.

Wavestore’s ‘any video, any format’ philosophy sees its VMS support all leading camera vendors across multiple camera technologies. These include very high megapixel, UHD, 4K, HD, 360° fisheye, thermal and analogue cameras operating on H.264, MJPEG, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MxPEG and JPEG200 video formats. Wavestore can also integrate a

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host of other devices and sensors into its VMS, allowing operators to simultaneously view, control and manage live video, recorded footage and integrated devices, all from one screen and all at the same time, to create a fully scalable and powerful total security solution.

“Users looking to include intrusion detection into their video surveillance solution now have an extremely straight-forward but powerful and flexible solution” says Enrico, “What’s more, other systems, such as access control and video analytics from leading third-party brands, can also be incorporated in order to create fully integrated, future-proof and best-in-breed solutions.”

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‘WARP Cables’ Help

Reduce Data Interference

Stay Cool and Behave as Shielded Cables Trend toward Power R over Ethernet requires &M, the global Swiss developer and provider of cabling systems for top-quality network infrastructures, has done in-depth investigations of the heat-up of network cables in connection with Power over Ethernet (PoE). The test shows that the Cat.6A U/UTP WARP cables developed by R&M dissipate heat more effectively than conventional unshielded cables. ● WARP, an unshielded data cable designed with foil segments, to protect against data interference from adjacent cables. ● WARP beats conventional unshielded cables and makes longer links possible.

“WARP cables stay cool and behave just as well as shielded cables. That is an advantage when you are planning a local data network intended to include Power over Ethernet,” says Matthias Gerber, Market Manager LAN Cabling at R&M. In big installations with massive cable bundles and PoE operation, a WARP cable becomes less hot than conventional unshielded U/UTP cables and the link is therefore allowed to be correspondingly longer.

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ower over Ethernet (PoE) – that is, supplying power to terminal equipment over data cables – is increasingly popular. The advantages of using PoE are obvious: The power supplied to the device does not have to be separately fed over a power cable and an unwieldy power supply unit or from a battery. Instead, the device draws its energy over the data network. To this end, current has to be fed into the data line in addition to the data signal at a central point, namely in the network distributor.

IEEE, the standards organization, is currently working on markedly increasing the transmittable power supplied.

The new 4PPoE protocol will make available two new levels of power: 55 W (level 3) and 90 to 100 W (level 4). Up to one ampere is supposed to flow over each twisted pair. This approach opens up new applications such as the operation of high-powered WLAN antennas and monitoring cameras. However, the higher current level poses new challeng-

Image Source: R&M The WARP cable from R&M is an unshielded data cable with foil segments in the jacket that are designed to protect against data interference from adjacent cables (ANEXT)

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es for data cabling.

Wherever more current is flowing, there will be more heat due to resistance. Warmer cables attenuate data transmission to a greater extent than before. As a result, there may not be enough signal reaching the receiver, thereby making data transmission impossible. This effect must be taken into account when new PoE-compatible LAN cabling is planned. The maximum transmission distance must be adjusted to temperature conditions and shortened.

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he relevant draft standards ISO/IEC TR 29125 and Cenelec EN 5017499-1 already describe the cable bundle temperature rise to be expected from the use of 4PPoE. A distinction is made between two heat fractions: ● A bundle heating up from the inside to the outside. ● The entire cable bundle heating up from the outside up to the ambient temperature.

The second fraction depends largely on the installation conditions of the cable bundle. The first, the temperature rise within the cable bundle, depends solely on how the cable is constructed. In a typical U/UTP cable, the PoE-related heat-up rises by a factor of

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5 whereas in a shielded cable it ranges from a factor of 2.5 to 3 depending on the design.

That means in a cable bundle consisting of U/UTP cables, the temperature rises by 2 times as much as in a comparable bundle consisting of S/FTP cables. The reason is that in shielded cables the metal in the shield helps to transport the heat from within the bundle to the outside.

WARP cables with ANEXT foil behave like shielded cables

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lthough the R&M Cat.6A WARP cables are categorized as unshielded UTP cables, their jacket contains a special foil to reduce data interference from adjacent cables (Alien NEXT). These short metal foil segments (wave reduction pattern, WARP) suppress Alien NEXT, but do not have to be grounded, which saves on installation costs.

Matthias Gerber added, “With an R&M WARP cable, you have not only

Graphic Source: R&M The curve in the comparative test underscores the favorable thermal behavior of R&M WARP cables when Power over Ethernet is used in the local data network. WARP cables heat up by 14°C less in connection with the largest cable bundle and in this case, allow the transmission distance to be 11% longer than with U/UTP cables

the ideal solution for Alien NEXT but also decisive advantages for the use of PoE. Under certain circumstances, the temperature difference and the longer link can decide whether a specific installation functions or not.”

The thermal measurements on PoE test set-ups showed that the Cat.6A WARP cables behaved just the same as

Source: R&M The comparison shows that when Power over Ethernet is used in the local data network, R&M U/UTP WARP cables behave just the same as shielded F/UTP cables. They handle the temperature rise better than unshielded cables

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shielded F/UTP cables. Whereas a normal U/UTP cable of the same diameter can be expected to heat up by a factor of around 5, the R&M WARP cable can be assumed to heat up by a factor of 3, similar to a shielded cable.

Installations featuring regular commercial U/UTP Cat.6A cables and R&M WARP Cat.6A cables can be simulated with the PoE calculator from R&M. This tool can be employed to calculate the anticipated temperatures in a cable bundle and from that, the maximum length of a cabling link.

With small cable bundles, the difference between the cable types has only a minimal effect. In large installations involving massive cable bundles, a WARP cable can become as much as 14°C less hot. The link is allowed to be as much as 11% longer.

R&M, a Swiss Company, offers highperformance cabling solutions for Cat.5e, Cat.6 and Cat.6A systems. For fiber-optic cabling, R&M offers a complete range of cables and components for single-mode (OS1, OS2) and multi-mode (OM3, OM4) fiber optic systems.

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The Internet of Things: Securing Gateways to Connected Environments

By Tom Le – Executive Director, Cyber, GE Digital Wurldtech

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he Internet of Things (IoT) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) have transformed global communications and businesses operations. To be competitive, organizations must be connected. Gartner, Inc. forecasts that 6.4 billion connected devices will be in use worldwide in 2016, up 30 percent from 2015, and will reach 20.8 billion by 2020. In 2016, Gartner expects 5.5 million new devices will be connected every day.

The IoT and IIoT improve operational efficiency, but they also introduce thousands of new gateways to IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology) environments. And while both are vulnerable to attacks, the entry points and security risks for these sides of the business differ significantly.

The primary goal in IT security is to protect data, yet OT security strives to protect physical equipment and keep processes running. Whether from outside threats, like hackers or state sponsored actors, or insider threats, such as a disgruntled employee or human error, unplanned downtime in critical IT and OT environments is not acceptable.

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care and transportation, in which even a couple minutes of downtime can yield tens of thousands of dollars lost or risk to personnel. Every new sensor added to an IT or OT system is a potential vulnerability. When thousands of sensors are added, the potential attack surface increases significantly.

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T security needs to be a top priority for workers across all divisions of an organization. The interconnectedness of OT, IT and physical security systems, as well as the commitment from security and non-security professionals to be vigilant in the protection of critical infrastructure is extremely important. Organizations that talk about taking advantage of IoT strategies should be concerned about guarding the control systems that run their plants, machines and equipment. Nonetheless, based on a 2015 Ponemon report commissioned by Raytheon (Raytheon and the Ponemon Institute), 66 percent of organizations are not ready to address these security issues. Organizations are SecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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putting their most critical assets at risk in an environment not equipped to protect them.

Many organizations wrongly assume that intruders can’t get into their critical infrastructure to create havoc because their OT systems are airgapped or significantly isolated. This is a legacy technique that too many cyber security professionals still count on. They believe that their operational infrastructure is truly and physically isolated from such unsecured networks such as the public Internet or unsecured local area networks. They don’t appreciate that air-gapping, which may have been safe several years ago, no longer does the job that cyber security professionals can rely upon.

Today, there can be a false sense of security when protecting a network that lacks an active, unsecured connection.

There are two major reasons why this feeling is misguided: 1. Just because a system is operating in isolation doesn’t mean it can’t be connected. An employee simply accessing an e-mail with his keyboard can breach the gap.

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where along the connectivity chain, the system is going to become attached – either willfully or through a mistake. In fact, most CISO’s are more concerned over accidental activities by authorized users versus threats by external adversaries.

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ntil recently, security was rarely taken into account as part of product design. As a result, end-users of legacy equipment and applications have to be diligent in updating security patches and stay aware of how changes to systems impact the overall environment.

Beyond product design, there needs to be a cultural shift toward security within organizations. Many purchasers of new, more secure solutions often fail to change default passwords, leaving smart devices vulnerable to cyber attacks. It takes both smart design and smart users to enhance security.

To improve security, we must be cognizant of default codes, and connected devices that need to be directly

accessible over the Internet should be segmented into their own network and have network access restricted. The network segment should then be monitored to identify unusual traffic and flag any problems for corrective action. With the great number of connected devices, automated systems are required to conduct effective monitoring.

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he cornerstone of IT enterprise security is the use of software patching to eliminate underlying implementation vulnerabilities. Patch management is a particularly painful operation in an OT system; many organizations don’t have the infrastructure for qualifying patches to ensure they don’t interrupt software running on their system. For this reason, they depend on vendors to test and validate new patches will not impact control of their processes.

Further, applying a patch to an OT system usually means the system’s operation must be shut down, which is not an ideal remedy when minutes of down-

time can impose costs upon a business.

To eliminate downtime when patching, patches must be delivered to a security solution that resides directly in front of the control unit so that the patch can be delivered in a hot mode.

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he exploding number of connected devices increases the risks of cyber attacks. To protect both OT and IT environments, organizations must have dedicated security policies in place, particularly as they moved to increasingly interconnected environments. While many organizations have mature IT security practices, the visibility into the risks affecting the OT environment can be limited. To address this blind spot, visibility is required of what assets and control systems are residing on the OT network.

Further, all connectivity to and from these assets have to be analyzed for potential attack vectors. Deploying an ever increasing number of connected devices without first removing the OT blind spot can result in adding uncertain cyber risk that can ultimately impact the safety and availability of OT operations.

ISO 14520 Door Fan & Room Integrity Leak Detection Testing: Identifying precise leak site locations and size using the Portascanner™ Introduction

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latory tests which must be undertaken in order to ensure the safety of the building structure and effectiveness of fire suppression. Currently, a Room Integrity Fan Test, using fans to pressurise and SecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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hydrocarbon). This test determines the Peak Pressure and Hold Time necessary for ensuring the effectiveness of these fire suppression systems.

This article shall focus on the last stage of regulatory testing, namely the locating of potential leak sites in the case of a room having an insufficient Hold Time. It aims to reveal the crucial, previously undiscovered industry benefits of using the Portascanner™ Airtight Integrity Test Indicator for leak detection.

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he testing of room integrity is necessary for adherence to standards and requirements outlined by the NFPA 2001: Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems and ISO 14520: Gaseous Fire-Extinguishing Systems, established concerning enclosure design and testing. The success of clean agent fire suppression systems relies on holding the agent in the room for the correct amount of time, allowing for optimum agent concentration necessary to extinguish the fire. This is part of the total flooding principle on which inert gases and halocarbon agents function.

Room integrity tests are imperative for the determination of both the HoldTime and the Peak Pressure needed for successful fire suppression. The level of leakage is carefully monitored in order to ensure the correct agent concentration is achieved; room integrity must be ‘tight’ enough to ensure sufficient retention time according to NFPA or ISO, yet remain ‘loose’ enough to prevent enclosure damage at discharge.

The presence of undesired and unregulated leak sites reduces room integrity and will hence dramatically impact the Hold Time and Peak Pressure, placing room contents and potentially wall structures at risk.

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oth NFPA 2001 and ISO 14520 standards recommend using Door Fan Testing to analyse the enclosure and retrieve the necessary values for Hold Time and Peak Pressure, and to measure the leakage of a room. This test uses large fans to pressurise the room in question by blowing air into it. The fan speed is adjusted to obtain flow pressure equivalent to the pressure exerted during a fire suppression system discharge, before reversing the fan to depressurise the room. Airflow and pressure readings are then entered into a computer software programme which calculates the Equivalent Leakage Area (ELA) and subsequently the Hold Time and Peak Pressures. This method, created by Retrotec’s Door Fan testing kit, is a reputable and effective method of room integrity testing, and has been the most respected method in recent years.

However, a thesis by Todd Hetrick exposed the Door Fan integrity test as applicable for determining the total area of all leakages, but incapable of revealing the specific locations of leak sites.

Furthermore, the Fan Test Room Integrity Testing kit itself is not only unable to provide specific leak locations, but also does not provide any information concerning leak aperture. Given that most gaseous chemical agents used for fire suppression are heavier than air, the agent will begin to leak out of any lower level penetrations left unsealed, making their identification even more important. In the case of too little leakage, vents must be created to reduce Peak Pressure in the event of agent discharge for fire suppression. In the case of too much leakage, unwanted leak sites need to be identified and sealed. It is the latter area of room integrity testing that has been comparatively neglected SecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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despite its importance. Currently, Retrotec has created Puffer Smoke devices in order to allow users to find leakage locations by following smoke pathways released in the protected room. However, these devices are time consuming and inaccurate.

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t is here that the value of the Portascanner™ Watertight Integrity Test Indicator is evident. This unit is a small, hand-held ultrasonic device featuring dual Decibel & Linear readings in the display and widely used in shipping, naval vessels, submarines and offshore oil & gas platforms. Moreover, the unit is supported by regional Service Stations in USA, UK, Dubai, India and Singapore. Using ultrasonic technology this device is able not only to pinpoint precise leak locations, but to determine their leak apertures as small as 0.06 mm with a tolerance of +/-0.02 mm, making it by far the most accurate device for this function. The Portascanner™ also provides an interpretation of the seal for desired locations, labelling them either watertight, weather tight or full leakage site as appropriate. The advantages of being able to accurately detect the exact leak locations and size are self-evident when considered alongside the importance of reaching Peak Pressure for clean agent fire suppression to be effective. In a case where there is too much leakage in a room (and thus insufficient Hold Time), the Portascanner™ is an unrivalled ideal for the rapid and accurate identification of these sites so that they can be sealed.

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the Fire Industry.

The Portascanner™ is the most mathematically accurate device available providing precise data concerning leak locations and aperture. It is unrivalled in its precision, non-invasive methodology and ease of use, and is the first unit of its kind to be available to the Fire Industry.

It is perfectly positioned to work alongside Door Fan testing in order to meet the total requirements for fire safety regulations and ensure the continuous fire protection of rooms using Clean Agent Fire Suppression systems. As Door Fan Testing has been proven to be a reliable and trusted method of room testing by industry experts, it is expected that its dominance shall continue in the near future.

The immediate use of the Portascanner™ lies in its improvement of the final stage of room integrity testing – the search for

leak sites in the case of a leakage excess – for which it can vastly improve accuracy and operational efficiency. A device such as this has never been used before in this industry, and is the first to place emphasis directly on this important aspect of room integrity testing.

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n order to comply with regulations outlined in the NFPA 2001 and the ISO 14520, regular room integrity tests have to be performed on rooms wanting to install Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems, in order to ensure the continued effectiveness of non-sprinkler fire suppression. Testing of this kind revolves around the establishment of the correct Hold Time and Peak Pressure necessary for the agent to be a successful extinguishant without damaging the

enclosure or its contents. Currently, Door Fan Testing is the primary method for making these calculations and for testing whether or not a room’s integrity is appropriate for clean agent discharge.

However, this test has been proven as insufficient for leak site detection, by calculating the overall area of leakage, without providing details on leak location or size. This makes the process of leak sealing slow, and could fundamentally result in insufficient Hold Times being established. The Portascanner™ is an exceptionally accurate and fast method for leak detection which is best used alongside the Door Fan Testing for a complete and comprehensive regulatory room test. It is the first of its kind, is intuitive to use, is non-invasive and highly accurate, and consequently is of immediate use to the fire industry.

Research Note: Top MEMS Sensor Suppliers for 2015

By Marwan Boustany – Senior Analyst, MEMS and Sensors, IHS Markit

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ith less potential for organic volume growth due to slowing endproduct markets, market-share competition will dominate in 2016. MEMS suppliers will therefore focus more on sensor improvement (power and performance), portfolio expansion and innovation (new sensor categories), acquisitions (rapid capability integration), new business models (software services based on sensors) and expansion into

new product categories (drones, smart homes etc).

Even as motion sensors and other traditional MEMS markets slow down, there are new and growing opportunities, including the following: ● Virtual-reality headsets using motion sensors and microphones are a growing category in gaming, with HTC, Facebook and Sony all offering products. ● Drones that use motion sensors beSecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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gan to take off in 2015. While this is a segment with a lot of potential, regulatory issues may have an as yet unclear impact on future sales volume, especially when the potential for delivery drones from Amazon are considered. ● Home environmental monitoring, using gas, humidity and temperature sensors, show good opportunity for growth. This segment is led by smart home products from Nest and Hon79

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eywell, as well as carbon-monoxide detection regulations and growing consumer adoption of air-purifiers. ● E-cigarettes, using flow sensors, are also on the rise.

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TMicroelectronics is still the revenue leader for consumer MEMS, thanks to its business across a wide range of sensor types. The company’s consumer MEMS revenue lead continued to erode at a fast rate last year, with competitors growing share, the company’s first-place revenue lead has narrowed from $100 million in 2014 to around $10 million in 2015. STMicroelectronic’s motion sensor revenue continued to decline in 2015, however it was helped by its growing success with 6-axis inertial measurement units (IMUs) used mainly by manufacturers in China.

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● Micro-electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor revenue declined by 3.4% in 2015 with slow growth expected to start from 2017. While microphones and other MEMS categories grew, other categories declined – most notably, motion sensors. ● The three leading MEMS sensor suppliers globally, based on 2015 revenue, were STMicroelectronics at 17.85 percent, Knowles at 17.32 percent and InvenSense at 17.26 percent. ● Sensor companies have seen the reality of a slowing MEMS market and have been working to expand their offerings and business models. in 2014; however, STMicroelectronics won the Apple Watch business in 2015 with its 6-axis IMU and also increased its share of motion sensors used by Samsung in 2016.

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nowles is still the dominant leader in MEMS microphones, leading the second-ranked suppler (Goertek) by a power of three in units and revenue.

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In addition to offering a wide range of analog and digital-output microphones, Knowles has also started shipping its VoiceIQ microphones with local processing in 2016, as it seeks to address both mobile and internet of things (IoT) applications.

While MEMS microphone price erosion has led to revenue decline for Knowles, it still ranks second after STMicroelectronics thanks to a favorable shift in microphone adoption. The company has dramatically narrowed the lead enjoyed by STMicroelectronics – from more than $100 million in 2014 to just $10 million last year. Knowles provides a large share of MEMS sensors used in Apple’s products, as well as a share in most handsets, tablets and wearable products from other manufacturers.

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The company leads in consumer motion sensor revenue, thanks to dramatic volume growth for 6-axis IMUs as well as its dedicated optical-image stabilization (OIS) gyroscope. InvenSense is the standout MEMS supplier in terms of motion sensor revenue growth, with 26 percent year-over-year revenue growth, while the other sensor leaders suffer declining revenue.

Apple is the key and dominant source of this revenue for InvenSense, especially as it loses share in Samsung to STMicroelectronics in 2016. The company is increasingly pushing its MEMS microphone products against strong competition and hopes to release an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor in 2017 to capitalise on a rapidly growing segment.

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Hamilton, Montana Schools Rely on 3xLOGIC for Access Control Needs Over two years, district continues to expand access management capabilities

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xLOGIC, Inc. has announced that Hamilton School District, located in Hamilton, Montana, has installed 3xLOGIC’s Intelli-M Access®, a browser-based access control management solution, at all the district’s buildings.

Judy Hake, Maintenance and Transportation Director for the school district led the transition to electronic access control. “Initially, we were looking at installing video surveillance. Our supplier, Super Circuit, introduced us to the idea of integrating the new cameras with access control.

We had a webinar with our Administration and the School Board made the commitment to this video and access control as a package to improve the overall safety of our facilities. At that time we were introduced to the IntelliM access control system – we’ve been doing the installation ever since, and we’ll continue over this summer.”

Intelli-M access control is installed across five locations – the high school, middle, elementary and primary schools, as well as the administrative offices. To date, 174 doors have been fitted with security, most are interior doors with Stanley hardware, and 30 are exterior doors. The district has been somewhat limited by budget, so each principal decided which doors were the priority for the first phase of installation.

All exterior doors are on the 3xLOGIC system and each of those

doors opens and closes on a pre-determined schedule. All interior doors, including classrooms, are managed by card access and local police and fire personnel have access cards as well.

The district manages 339 teachers and staff on the system, divided into 229 separate groups, each with different access privileges in terms of doors, zones, time, and day.

The 3xLOGIC Intelli-M access professional management system was first installed in the summer of 2014 and expansion continues as budget and time are available. Hake and one of the district secretaries are the primary administrators for the system and both went to training provided by 3xLOGIC. Any incidents at any of the five buildings are usually investigated using video footage, but the access control system data has been used as SecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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back-up on a number of occasions.

“We’re very satisfied with the system as a whole; how much nicer and easier it is to re-issue cards, cancel cards. That’s awesome and worth the investment alone. We’ve always had good tech support, the training was fantastic – it gave us great resources and if we can’t find what we need, we just give 3xLOGIC a call,” said Hake.

In addition to all the other features, the district uses the system’s alert feature quite extensively. Alerts are sent by e-mail and/ or text in the event that fire or police personnel have accessed any building, if a door is offline, for unknown or voided credential status being used, and if doors are left open or forced open. All in all, the Hamilton School District has come a long way in two years and there is much more to come.

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Seattle Mariners Upgrade Safeco Field Security with IP Video Platform Milestone XProtect software helps maintain safety 24/7 after conversion from analog to network advantages

n 2013, the Pacific Northwest’s only Major League Baseball stadium and home of the Seattle Mariners, Safeco Field, upgraded its video security system to better monitor, protect and secure the 2,000,000+ fans who attend games each season, as well as the facility and physical assets within the property.

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ease of integration and ability to efficiently network current and future camera installations. Milestone Mobile is deployed with its video push technology for the security manager and director of security to have access on the go.

All of the stadium’s 222 cameras are now connected and controlled via the IP network for high-quality, efficient digi-

stalled during the stadium’s inaugural season in 1999, relied heavily on coaxial cabling. Trying to scale out the analog system would have required significant rewiring at a cost-prohibitive expense, so the security team chose to upgrade to an IP network surveillance system that would increase operational efficiency and be easy to monitor by the full-time security staff.

Milestone XProtect IP video management software (VMS) has since been deployed throughout Safeco Field for its

tal video viewing live and recorded, in playback, and used for forensic analysis. Older analog cameras are digitized through Axis and Sony video encoders.

The Mariners continue to upgrade their network of cameras to provide additional coverage throughout the ballpark.

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the venue and mitigating liability litigation are key requirements in the Safeco Field security team’s role. Incidents at the ballpark that are criminal in nature which are captured on the surveillance network can be exported as needed for investigation and prosecution.

The Milestone solution is open architecture so it can be integrated with additional security features in the stadium, and management is considering connecting with access control, burglar alarms and panic buttons, among others.

The options are endless with the Milestone open platform technology.

Centerplate, the Mariners hospitality partner at Safeco Field, also upgraded and integrated their analog camera solution into Safeco Field’s Milestone solution. This integration saved Centerplate money by merging their video system into the stadium’s security network which gives Safeco Field security full visibility into secured areas where they had no access before. With cameras in the stock locations, outside kitchens and cash handling areas, the stadium security and concessions teams are able to work together to tie all cameras into one efficient Milestone-managed system.

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DVR solution would not have provided the extensive coverage Milestone offers,” said Bob Kusche, IPVS Security Solution Advisor at Milestone Platinum Partner Differential Networks, “With the Milestone software, the network load was perfectly acceptable to their IT department, and we now have the capability to increase the security features in the ballpark as we further expand coverage.”

The ability to install flexible, scalable Milestone software on standard servers versus a less capable series of NVRs

was the biggest up-front advantage for the Mariners security team. Features such as mapping and sharing access to cameras with multiple users has helped the Mariners deploy increased security measures.

Christopher Markham, Service Account Manager at Differential Networks said, “Additional cameras and the expense of cabling and installation that used to cost up to thousands of dollars are now not nearly as prohibitive. We can now be smarter with the types of cameras we install thanks to Milestone’s

support of multiple brands and models.”

“Before Milestone, looking for one or two people in a crowd of 47,000 was like finding a needle in a haystack,” said Christopher Ellis, Director of Safety & Security, Seattle Mariners, “Today, rather than searching laboriously through game footage of the crowd, we can find and export our video in minutes and find that ‘needle’ efficiently, keeping the ballpark’s guests and assets safe. I’m very happy with Milestone and look forward to successful seasons, on and off the field!”

DAHUA Secures Durrat Al Bahrain Dahua Technology applies innovative wireless solutions to provide extensive surveillance coverage for the Durrat Al Bahrain luxury artificial island chain

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urrat Al Bahrain is a luxury artificial island chain in Bahrain, featuring a total of 15 large islands that hold an 18-hole golf course, marina, restaurants and shops, and over 1000 villas in a 21 km2 (13 mi2) area. As the area became more popular and drew an increasing number of tourists, the resort owner needed a high-security surveillance solution that would cover all main areas, including points of access and the holiday villas.

Dahua and local system integrator, Absolute Electronic Technology, whom they had previously worked with, were called to solve this complex surveillance issue for the island chain. Dahua provided a number of weather-resistant HD network cameras and video transmitters, as well as high-speed, HD DVRs as part of this customized solution.

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With numerous five-star hotels, a golf course, 12 bridges, a marina, along with complex land and villa configurations on the crescent-shaped man-made islands, camera setups needed to be versatile, covering a large field of view to guarantee the safety of island tourists and workers while being discreet so as to preserve the luxurious nature of the island’s design. Cam83

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eras not only needed to support wireless transmission, but also withstand various outdoor conditions such as rain, storms, and relatively hot summer temperatures.

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n order to supply high-quality, wireless video feeds over the entire resort, Dahua employed a comprehensive solution entailing the use of 5.2GHz WLAN AP wireless HD camera products and the versatile, long-range 5.8GHz Wireless Video Transmission Device (PFM881).

High-speed preview and playback digital video recorders (DVR) were also integrated into this solution, allowing workers to view live video feeds in up to 4K resolution, while supporting the recording of video onto high-capacity HDDs. The main camera used in this pro-

ject was the 2MP Full HD network IR bullet camera (IPC-HFW2220R-Z). Its enhanced wireless transmission abilities and high-quality image ensure complete coverage. In order to protect against versatile weather conditions, namely rain and sea water, Dahua enclosed the connections for each HD network camera in its Waterproof Junction Box (PFA135).

Multiple 2MP Full HD network vandal-proof IR wedge dome cameras (IPC-HDBW4220F) were also installed, and 32 channel super 4K network video recorders (NVR608-32-4K) were installed to collect the various HD video feeds sent wirelessly from transmitters.

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he wireless network infrastructure used in this solution significantly

improved the efficiency in placing surveillance around the islands. HD Network cameras guarantee top-level security due to high quality recording and advanced wireless live video transmission and playback.

As a result of this wireless solution, multiple types of cameras cover the island chain, which send feeds through long-range wireless transmitters to multiple HD DVR recorders. Because the recorders are more centralized and less devices and components are required in a wireless setup, the entire system was able to be implemented at a lower cost than other traditional configurations.

Durrat Al Bahrain is now much more secure and vacationing tourists are safer.

Matrix COSEC integrated with KRS Gym and membership management software via Web API for automatic, flexible gym management

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he Viva Gym concept has been brought to South Africa to offer a fitness experience to everyone. Viva aims at providing a modern, energetic and innovative exercise experience that will appeal to all. The gym is equipped with over 210 latest, brand new fitness machines and skilled instructors for providing training to its members. The gym provides its members with fifteen hundred square metres of training area, aerobics and spinning studio for group trainers, Wi-Fi in the ‘chill area,’ showers & changing rooms for freshening up after workout and lockers for keep84

ing their belongings safe. Viva Gym has a vision of rolling out as a successful fitness model throughout South Africa with approximately 5,000 members per club. It also envisions an innovative, fresh & fun fitness concept, with quality and latest products & designs.

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have approximately 4000 users at this location. Now, they wanted to control access to the gym at three entries. Two of the entries had turnstile for normal people while the third had a simple door for handicapped people. They wanted a solution that would ensure hygiene and help maintain health of their members.

The biggest challenge was to integrate the solution with KRS – the gym and membership management software.

They wanted to transfer all membership details from their KRS software to the access control software for controlling access. Member details like name, date of joining, membership completion date,

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address proof and ID proof should be there with the software which controls the entry. Based on details in the application server, a user is allowed/ denied entry.

They wanted the software to be updated with details such as timings, membership period details etc., so that members whose membership has expired are not allowed to enter the premises. Another thing they required was controlling entry of the handicapped members since biometric technology would not serve perfectly in their case.

Viva gym wanted to eliminate human intervention in these activities in order to enhance error-free process and customer satisfaction.

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ooking at the complete process of the gym, Matrix offered four COSEC DOOR PVRs – a palm vein based access control and time-attendance terminal, a COSEC DOOR CAW – an RFID card based wireless access control and time-attendance terminal for handicapped people,

COSEC LE PLATFORM and three COSEC LEUSERS 1000. Two COSEC DOOR PVRs were installed at two of the three gym entries for access control. Two COSEC DOOR PVRs were installed at two entries of the Admin department for enrolment purpose. One COSEC DOOR CAW was installed at the main entrance of the gym for handicapped people. COSEC CENTRA Application software was integrated with the KRS via Web API. As soon as the member details are fed into the system, a three digit PIN is generated from the KRS which goes to the COSEC application software. A member can use this three digit PIN only three times. When a member comes to the gym, he or she will be using this three digit PIN and enroll his or her palm for further use.

Once the PIN is used for three times, the member will not be allowed access into the gym. In case of a handicapped member, he or she will be required to

collect an RFID card from admin in order to get access to the gym.

When a member tries to access with the palm, the palm template is verified with the template stored in PVR as well as the template stored in the local server for faster verification process. For reducing palm rejection, multiple templates capturing option has been given – total five different templates can be taken for a user. This significantly reduces the ratio of ‘palm template rejection.’ KRS and COSEC server keeps track of membership duration as the respective member's credential will be disabled upon completion of membership duration.

TBWA Australia Uses Quantum’s StorNext TBWA Australia increases efficiency of collaborative workflow, protects media content and reduces operational costs with Quantum StorNext Storage Solution. Leading creative agency automates backup and archiving, locally and in the Cloud, while facilitating faster access to all stored media

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BWA Australia, one of the country’s top advertising and creative agencies, is using a Quantum storage solution powered by StorNext® to streamline content sharing, keep content protected and available and reduce administrative overhead by hundred of hours a year.

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StorNext was capable of addressing our data protection and productivity requirements; every other solution would have demanded a great deal of manual intervention. And we discovered Quantum had a StorNext solution designed for smaller offices.”

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rior to deploying the Quantum platform, video editors at TBWA Australia worked on servers with direct-attached disk storage, a model that ultimately compromised both workflow efficiency and the security of valuable content. To bring content from existing assets into current work, team members had to find the disk, mount it, locate the right files and then find enough space to restore the appropriate content back onto the local disk where they were building the new project. In addition to bogging down editing processes, this model complicated collaboration because editors could only share files by moving RAID arrays between servers or using flash drives, whether transferring the files across the office or between offices in different cities.

TBWA Australia’s rapidly increasing workload – and corresponding increase in the volume of high-resolution files requiring storage – put further pressure on storage. Teams worked on RAID arrays until they were full and then stored them on-site with rarely enough time for a real backup. Pres-

ervation of this growing store of client content was a significant concern because moving data off-site for disaster recovery (DR) protection simply wasn’t possible.

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y supporting a fully automated endto-end workflow, the Quantum solution has made it easy for TBWA Australia to improve collaboration among editors, protect content and leverage direct access to archived data to speed reuse of existing assets. Supplied and integrated by Quantum partner CompNow, the StorNext-powered system provides a dedicated SANfabric, 48TB of high-performance disk, a Quantum Xcellis™ Workflow Director to manage data across different tiers, a StorNext AEL500 LTO archive and Quantum QCloud® off-site cloud storage.

Within the agency’s new workflow, StorNext Storage Manager™ automatically creates a tape copy of any file saved on Xcellis shared storage. Stored in the StorNext AEL archive, this tape copy serves as a backup while work is in progress. When a project is complete,

StorNext then removes the content from shared storage, while the tape copy remains accessible from that storage as an active archive, minimizing the disk space required on the shared storage. The IT team also has established a policy so that whenever StorNext makes a copy to the tape archive, it creates and sends a copy to Q-Cloud. As a result, TBWAAustralia can use the tape for normal recovery and archive access while maintaining DR protection.

“Q-Cloud provides automated, indefinite DR protection,” added Hingert, “If the building burns down tomorrow, we’ve got a copy of everything – current projects and old material – safely on QCloud.”

Collaboration across TBWA Australia is also much easier and more efficient because editors are able to see everything, no matter where it’s stored, through the same file system. LAN connections facilitate transmission of files between offices for faster, simpler sharing of content across the agency.

“StorNext has helped our creative team to realize an immense gain in productivity,” said Hingert, “and we all sleep much better knowing that all our data is safe, both on tape and in the cloud.”

Rio de Janeiro Launches Gemalto Contactless Transport Ticketing Wristband Pioneering initiative by RioCard simplifies payments and improves public transportation

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contactless transport ticket wristbands.

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million residents and visitors to Brazil’s second largest city.

With Brazil and Rio de Janeiro preparing to host the most important sport events in the world, the RioCard contactless transport wristbands are one of the major innovations being introduced to improve the infrastructure in preparation for 500,000 expected foreign visitors.

With a simple wave of their wristband near the contactless readers already deployed throughout the city, the solution is expected to increase use of public transportation, transactions speed and simplify travel logistics, building a foundation for simple and secure contactless payments long after the event fanfare concludes.

Gemalto is supplying RioCard with

its waterproof Celego Contactless wristband and its Celego Contactless Sticker both embedded with a contactless chip from Gemalto and certified by Visa and MasterCard enabling all the secure functionalities of traditional contactless EMV cards. Contactless transit cards were first adopted by RioCard in Rio de Janeiro in 2003 and they are now a part of daily life for millions of users.

“The new RioCard wristbands support our goal to create a more convenient and secure travel experience for all residents and visitors to Rio de Janeiro,” said Cassiano Rusycki, CEO, RioCard, “The success of recent contactless projects with Gemalto, like the Lille project in France and Visa’s wearable wristband in Brazil have motivated this solution

which builds a technological legacy enabling streamlined transportation and improved peace of mind for travelers.”

“Gemalto’s expertise in implementing contactless payment systems has allowed us to stay ahead of the curve in delivering successful wearable and sticker solutions,” said Rodrigo Serna, President for the Americas at Gemalto, “Gemalto has worked with RioCard implementing a pilot program in 2013 that leveraged its NFC SIM card technology, allowing people to use their mobile phones as RioCard contactless transit cards. Together, RioCard and Gemalto are at the forefront of the wearable payment trend which is expected to grow more than six-fold reaching 126 million devices by 2019.”

380 MOBOTIX Outdoor Cameras Protect UNESCO World Heritage Site in Pompeii Smart and cost-efficient IP video solutions made in Germany protect people and premises

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ompeii is the world-famous ancient Roman city near modern Naples which may receive up to 15,000 tourists in a single day – a numerical turnout second to only the Coliseum in Italy. To protect the extraordinarily well-preserved artifacts and decorated surfaces and to prevent potential damage, over 380 MOBOTIX dualdome cameras were installed at the inner heart of this archaeological site.

MOBOTIX won over all other technologies, especially because of the unrivaled image quality and the decentralized system structure which results in less network infrastructure and a reduc-

tion of the overall system costs. The need to install a video security system was born of the Great Pompeii project, an undertaking ordered by the Italian Government for the purpose of reinforcing the effectiveness of the conservation, prevention, maintenance, and restoration in the archaeological area of Pompeii.

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The archaeological site sends very frequent reports of graffiti, scratches, and defacing of the walls and frescoes of the Roman Domus villas, which are at the heart of the archaeological site.

These acts of vandalism are carried out by tourists with their pens and fingernails when they somehow manage to stay within the walls on purpose even after the site is closed to the public.

The Italian MOBOTIX partner Metoda had no doubt about the best solu-

tion to offer to the Pompeii Authority for implementing the video surveillance project. “MOBOTIX easily satisfied the requirements of the bid for tenders, and was in fact the only technology truly capable of providing an answer to the actual requirements of the Authority. A great success, most of all because of the quality of the images, which completely surpassed all the expectations of the customer”, explains Cesare Gonnelli, General Manager of Metoda.

The protection of the World Heritage Site of Pompeii is just one example of a successful deployment of MOBOTIX outdoor cameras world-wide.

MOBOTIX outdoor cameras are Made in Germany in line with highest quality standards and tested in operation from -30°C up to +60°C. Currently MOBOTIX offers a doubling of the manufacturer warranty from two to four years for all outdoor models until the end of September 2016.

Innovative Radio Technology Keeps New Zealand’s Firefighters Safe F

colleagues in the field via reliable and robust voice communication.

Having attended around 73,000 incidents in the past year alone, New Zealand Fire Service needs the best tools for the job. The organisation will receive more than 4,500 new radios designed for use in the most severe fire ground environments.

A major feature of the solution is a cornerstone Motorola Solutions innovation, a remote speaker microphone that will be fully integrated within firefighters’ breathing apparatus. This will be combined with the radio’s convenient push-to-talk button, which enables firefighters to communicate easily and safely in the harshest conditions.

Paul Baxter, Chief Executive & National Commander of the New Zealand Fire Service said, “Communication is critical to safety on the incident ground, and much of that communication comes from the use of incident ground control

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irefighters serving with New Zealand Fire Service will benefit from improved safety and communication while working in fire grounds through an innovative two-way radio solution.

The new solution from Motorola Solutions and Spark will enable the service’s 10,000 career and volunteer firefighters to stay connected to their

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(IGC) radio. That’s why we were so exacting in our requirements for these new radios.”

“The radios will help us to resolve radio interface issues with firefighters’ breathing apparatus while also delivering improved noise cancellation and battery life.”

By using a combination of single and multiband radios operating across both VHF and UHF bands, the solution aligns with the fire service’s vision of leading integrated fire and emergency services for a safer New Zealand.

“This radio solution enables us to move away from using a mix of models and frequencies and toward a nationally consistent standard that will make it easier to work with our emergency service partners,” Baxter said.

Murray Mitchell, Director ICT for the New Zealand Fire Service, said, “We wanted a solution that is safe, easy to use and doesn’t distract firefighters from

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their work during critical incidents.The design features incorporated in these new radios will help our firefighters work more safely and efficiently.”

Spark will provide in-country support including service management and a customer support desk.

Spark Digital CEO Tim Miles said, “Radios are life-saving tools for our emergency services, and great team

communication can be the difference between a managed incident and a disaster. We are very proud to play a part in improving the on-ground experience for our Kiwi Fire Service heroes.”

Motorola Solutions Managing Director for New Zealand and Australia Steve Crutchfield said the solution drew on his company’s experience in providing tailored, mission-critical commu-

nications for public safety agencies all over the world.

The radios are part of a five-year contract, giving New Zealand Fire Service operational and cost certainty throughout the life of the contract.

The contract also provides access provisions for related government agencies wanting to take advantage of the new radio technology.

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anasonic is playing a key role in setting up the smart residential project ‘Future Living Berlin’ in the German capital’s Adlershof district, bringing its Smart City expertise to Germany for the first time. The company will present the smart residential project in an interactive exhibition space at the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) exhibition in Berlin.

“Panasonic is a very important partner in the development of Future Living Berlin, as the company has already demonstrated in other countries that it is able to build smart cities and houses,” says Klaus D. Krebs, CEO of the Krebs corporate group, “With Panasonic's products and expertise, we will be a flagship project in relation to Smart Home and Connected Life.”

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t Berlin’s Adlershof technology base, a complex of 69 Smart Home

apartments is being constructed. Future inhabitants are representatives of modern society, including young managers, large families and elderly people in need of care. There will also be 19 boarding house studios where different Smart Home scenarios will be examined. In addition, there will be a 600-square-metre interactive exhibition on the subject of Smart Living.

“The Future Living Berlin project uses a range of technologies from Panasonic, some of which are visible to the inhabitants, and some which are not,” explains Christian Sokcevic, Managing Director of Panasonic DACH and NL, “The area will be equipped with solar panels from Panasonic, and energy is stored in batteries provided by us. We supply safety and building infrastructure technology as well as assisted living SecurityLink India ■ 1 September 2016

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technologies, including our latest Smart Home innovations. Panasonic also provides heating, cooling and ventilation technology, tailored to the individual energy management needs of each home.”

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anasonic's pilot and flagship project is Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town, based close to the Japanese capital, Tokyo. It is an entire smart city district, planned for around 3,000 citizens.

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The first residents have already moved into their smart town houses. The project is located at the site of a former Panasonic factory and is scheduled to be completed by 2020.

“Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town is Panasonic’s pioneering smart city project that realises the ultimate ideal of a smart town as a joint project between the private and public sector,” says Laurent Abadie, CEO of Panasonic Europe, “Each project we support is different. Some of the projects outside of Japan focus more on specific aspects and are not as comprehensive as Fujisawa.” Panasonic supports further Smart City projects in Tsunashima (Ja-

pan), Denver (USA) and Lyon (France) with various technologies and services.

The company’s core skills in intelligent and connected urban development include solutions in the areas of smart energy, transportation and mobility, security, care facilities and citizenship/ community.

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etter Living Tomorrow, Smart Home and Smart City will be a central part of the Panasonic booth in hall 5.2 at this year's IFA (Inter-

nationale Funkausstellung) exhibition in Berlin from 2 to 7 September 2016. During the exhibition, the company will provide visitors with information about technical innovations across various levels – ranging from consumer electronics to the construction of entire smart cities. The Smart City exhibition area will include a 3D architectural model from the new, prestigious Future Living Berlin project. The model will be brought to life through augmented reality. Visitors can explore specific Smart City technologies in detail via a touch display, experiencing the connected technologies clearly and concisely.

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to a brand new 4K Smart PTZ camera, the Council jumped at it. The results, including increased viewing distances and image quality without a major impact on bandwidth, have been remarkable – and could revolutionise the way Salford uses CCTV cameras in future.

Salford City Council in Greater Manchester has truly embraced Hikvision technology to provide its video surveillance.

Hikvision Darkfighter cameras are providing crystal clear night-time images, and the Council is upgrading to Hikvision cameras wherever there is a fail-

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alford City Council has experienced a wealth of recent success using Hikvision’s IP cameras – to the extent that it has been standardising on Hikvision cameras across its public space surveillance network of 109 cameras.

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Councillor David Lancaster, Lead Member for Environment and Community Safety, explains that the new 4K camera is leading the way both in terms of performance and helping the Council manage budget reductions, “With this technology we can reduce the number of cameras we use, requiring less capital but still getting the same results. In one instance, for example, we were able to decommission a camera which had developed a fault; instead of repairing or replacing it, we upgraded the other camera covering that street to a Hikvision IP model. That camera, courtesy of its Darkfighter technology and 23x zoom, can now see the full length of that road.

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that with the old technology.

“We have a number of strategic vantage points, provided courtesy of high rise housing blocks. These blocks are located in most of our wards, and being 13 storeys or so high they give us a very good view of the surrounding area.”

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ne of these rooftops is located in East Salford, where local residents have complained about the use of offroad motorbikes travelling at excessive speed, with very little regard for pedestrian or vehicle safety. Previous cameras used on that high-rise rooftop struggled to obtain clear facial images of the riders.

Lancaster says, “When Hikvision announced that they had released a 4K PTZ camera, we immediately thought it was an ideal opportunity for us to try it in this location. Our CCTV operators were blown away by it.

“With this camera’s 8 megapixel image they can now clearly see the full length of that road, which they have never been able to do before. The field of view on this camera is in excess of half a mile. Not only can operators get that increased distance, they can now achieve facial detection of people riding motorbikes at speed, as well as reading vehicle registration numbers.”

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he camera is a Hikvision DS2DF8836IV-AELW model, which features 4K 8 megapixel (4096x2160) resolution, 36x optical zoom, Smart Suite analytics, Smart Tracking, Smart Recording, 200m infrared range, and an in-built wiper function.

Lancaster added, “With the previous camera we had installed there, the image went to black and white around 11pm at night. With this new camera, the images stay full colour at all hours of the day and night. And that is despite the camera being 13 storeys up. We can’t quite get our heads round how this camera can still record full colour images in very low light conditions.

“The result is that we’re getting clear images day and night and are able to give the police even better information to help them locate offenders and missing persons.

The image quality is now phenomenal.”

The new camera’s increased field of view is also allowing the Council’s CCTV operatives to pan around and cover roads that they have never been able to view before. This additional coverage is being replicated with other Hikvision cameras

around the city, providing a welcome relief on budget pressures.

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hile the new 4K camera packs a lot of pixels into its images, it has a surprisingly gentle impact on Salford’s network bandwidth.

Lancaster says, “Our network is primarily wireless. So we’re usually very apprehensive – we were when we went from 1.3MP Hikvision cameras to 2MP, and now we’re going from 2MP to 8MP. But our findings are that they’re nowhere near as bandwidth intensive as we would have envisaged.

“When you look at the previous digital IP cameras we used from other manufacturers, we were finding that they were drawing something like 12mb on a 1.3MP camera. Whereas with Hikvision’s 4K 8MP camera, we can stream it at 8mb, and still get the full 4K image.”

MorphoTrust USA Rolls out new Utah Driver’s License Aimed at Reducing Fraud and Identity Theft M orphoTrust USA announced that the Utah Driver License Division (DLD) has rolled out its new secure driver’s license to Utah residents.

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feature encoded elements such as security backgrounds and barcodes that will reduce driver license fraud and identity theft.

The safety and security of Utah citizens is of utmost importance to us.

This new card, which our long-standing partner MorphoTrust has developed and is manufacturing, includes sophisticated features that will allow us to reduce driver's license fraud and identity theft. Christopher Caras Driv-

er License Division Director, “MorphoTrust is delighted to continue to grow our nearly 50-year partnership with the Utah Driver License Division. Our mission is to secure, protect and simplify the lives of the American people and we are privileged to be able to work with the great state of Utah to provide them the enhanced personalized security features and new ‘look and feel’ for their driver’s license they required.”

NewPointe Community Church Deploys 3xLOGIC Access Control The Church is expanding access management across four houses of worship

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recurring events. Intell-M Access offers integration with Outlook, and since we already know how to use Outlook, users don’t even have to get into the Intelli-M software interface – it’s automatic. With no special software needed, we saved time, and we cut errors and all the inconvenience.”

NewPointe staff and volunteers use access cards and system administrators also lock and unlock doors using the Intelli-M Access system. Mast and his staff have been self-installing the 3xLOGIC system for just over a year.

After initial installation, they now migrate locks onto the system as opportunity and need arise.

NewPointe Community Church has about 80 paid staff and when adding in church volunteers the system manages approximately 280 users. Currently, 34 of 50 planned doors are installed. The system manages a mix of external and internal doors, such as office areas, server rooms, and children’s areas.

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xLOGIC, Inc., has announced that NewPointe Community Church, with headquarters in Dover, OH, has deployed 3xLOGIC Intelli-M Access® Corporate access control at four church locations across Northeastern Ohio.

Dave Mast is the Technical Operations Director for NewPointe Community Church, “With our previous system, the user interface was not intuitive at all. So, when we started shopping around to upgrade our access management, ease of use was at the top of our list. In our environment, there are a number of people who need to use the system, including volunteers, who don’t have any experience with access management software. We wanted the best technology out there, but it had to be user-friendly.”

“Our second priority was scheduling capabilities. With other systems, the door schedule capability is very static, there’s not enough flexibility, and they are designed mainly for weekly-

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At this time, Mast and his staff administrate the Intelli-M Access system; however, “Our goal is to reach a point where IT is no longer in charge of granting and managing access. Intelli-M is built to be as simple as possible. When the time comes to hand off to the Facilities Department, it will be fairly easy to do the turnover.”

Each of the four facilities manages their own access. Mast commented that they went with the Corporate edition specifically for this reason. IT will still have overall central management, for trouble-shooting purposes, to provide back-up to unlock a door, or deal with a scheduling issue.

“I’ve been nothing but satisfied with the 3xLOGIC system and quite satisfied with the support we’ve received. Any issues we’ve had, the 3xLOGIC folks have been great. Everything we’ve installed works well, we have the reliability we need, and overall we’re very satisfied,” Mast concluded.

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360 Vision HD Cameras Powered by Sony STARVIS™

At the forefront of surveillance imaging development and performance, leading UK CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, is proud to announce that it is now employing the latest high-performance Sony STARVIS™ 1080P HD camera module across its entire range of HD surveillance cameras eaturing the latest generation of imaging sensors specifically designed for surveillance camera applications by the world’s leading electronic component manufacturer, the new Sony camera module includes STARVIS™ CMOS image sensors with back-illuminated pixel technology.

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era module includes Auto ICR, Spherical Privacy Zone Masking, and Defog, to provide the ultimate in scene detail, colour rendition and ultra low-light performance.

A built-in image stabilizer function counters the effect of blurred, shaky images caused by low-frequency vibration. This is designed to ensure quality images in outdoor surveillance and traffic monitoring applications, particularly if the camera is used on a mounting pole or bridge where it may be subjected to wind or mechanical vibration.

The camera module’s state-of-theart optical/ digital zoom is combined to enhance picture quality ~ while maintaining the original horizontal angle of view. This technology ensures no compromise in image size, and reduces blurring. Sony STARVIS™ features a sensitivity of 2000 mV, or more per 1 µm².

Aiphone Expand into New UK Headquarters

360 Vision Technology is one of only a handful of partners selected by Sony worldwide to use the latest Sony STARVIS™ technology ~ securing sufficient stock to supply customers throughout 2016 (despite a natural disaster affecting Sony’s factory output).

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Aiphone, one of world’s most trusted communication solutions brands, has moved to larger premises in White City, London yatt Taylor, Sales Manager of Aiphone UK Ltd said: “Having earlier this year underscored our commitment to the UK by opening a local office, we very quickly outgrew our previous offices.

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and warehouse facilities under one roof, will allow us to continue to expand our operations in the UK.” Wyatt Taylor continues: We have seen a significant increase in sales over recent months which we have achieved in partnership with our recently established nationwide network of distributors. Our new facilities in White City will provide our

administration, sales and technical support teams with an excellent environment to provide all our customers with the highest levels of pre and post sales support. Equally important, the move to larger premises has given us the opportunity to build a state-of-theart demonstration room and first class training facilities.”

FREE Samsung 19” CCTV Monitor from CCTVdirect!

CCTVdirect’s exciting summer campaign got off to a hot start!

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s part of the 6 Weeks of Summer campaign, customers have received free Pro CCTV testers, free Twilights Pro cameras and Pizza Express vouchers every week as part of what has already become one of the most successful campaigns to date.

However, the best is yet to come! or 1 week only CCTVdirect are giving away a 19” Samsung CCTV monitor to customers who spend over £500 on any of their products online or on the phone! Taking advantage of the promotion is easy, simply visit www.cct-

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and North Africa markets DIS has announced that it will be a platinum sponsor of this year’s Smarter Dubai Forum for Safety and Security taking place at the Sofitel Downtown Dubai hotel on 20th September 2016.

Following the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Ben Rashid Al-Maktoom, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the event forms part of the strategy to transform Dubai into one of the world’s leading cities in safety, security and systematic developments. The forum is intended to highlight the role of both the private and public sectors in deploying the latest technologies to realise a secure, safe and environmentally friendly lifestyle.

In line with meeting the forum strategy and current market needs, IDIS will be showcasing its end-to-end total surveillance solution that encompasses the company’s latest innovations including the IDIS 5MP Super Fisheye camera, a 64-channel real time live and record NVR providing enterprise level perfor-

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CNL Software at ASIS 2016

September 12 to 14, 2016 ~ Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA ur world is changing. What was once deemed to be safe is at risk, and what was once at risk no longer needs securing. We live in an era of new risks, new technology and new ways of staying ahead. At CNL Software we too have been evolving, pushing the boundaries of efficiency and what is possible in the control room and across the enterprise by delivering relevant, actionable information to the right people at the right time. Meet us at ASIS 2016 and discover how CNL Software

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mance at an NVR cost, and the enterprise-level video management software, IDIS Solution Suite.

The event will also see Harry Kwon, General Manager of IDIS Middle East and North Africa (MENA), who will present how the IDIS total surveillance solution is enhancing safety and security for a range of customers globally, while delivering a raft of other benefits through high-performance, rich features and functionality combined with a low total cost of ownership. Kwon will also be part of the panel and moderation team throughout the day’s proceedings, while the IDIS MENA team will be available during breaks to give hands-on and interactive demonstrations.

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is leading this new era in complete security management with innovation, technology and experience.

lance Law in Russia and manages to identify the breakthrough opportunities for growth:

Who Should Attend? veryone is welcome. A meeting or demonstration with CNL Software will especially benefit you if you are responsible for or involved with corporate

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security; safe, secure and smart cities programs; transportation security; law enforcement and policing; or homeland defense and security initiatives as an end user, systems integrator, or security consultant.

VPN & New Surveillance Law in Russia

The Russian government has recently passed a new law that makes Internet and Telecom user data storage mandatory countrywide ll calls, texts, chats and web browsing activity will be monitored and stored by the country’s Internet and Telecom providers.

Gathered information can be accessed by authorities and several government agencies without a warrant.

See how NordVPN, one of the world’s most advanced VPN service providers, responds to the new Surveil-

“NordVPN will continue to provide its services in Russia and will be introducing additional security measures to ensure no Internet users are left behind, and Internet freedom can be provided to everyone.”

NordVPN team sees their goal as to reach as many new Russian users as possible, including mainstream users, so they have taken a number of steps to ensure the Russian Internet users’ data is encrypted, not-logged and inaccessible even if their servers in Russia are seized for any reason.

Pro-Vision to Offer FLIR’s Range of CCTV Equipment

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An industry-leading security system provider, FLIR covers consumers, small and mid-sized businesses, enterprise, and large infrastructure segment customers.

Today their advanced solutions include best-in-class Video Monitoring Systems (VMS), advanced visible and thermal cameras, on-board and serverbased video analytics, and recording platforms.

Peter Ford, Managing Director of Pro-Vision Distribution, said: “We are pleased to add the FLIR range to the

expanding product portfolio of CCTV equipment we offer to the UK installer.

FLIR has invested in numerous technologies to expand its security product line, offering turnkey solutions our customers want.”

Chris Garden, Managing Director of Security at FLIR UK, said: “FLIR welcomes Pro-Vision Distribution as a new distributor of FLIR security products in the UK. Pro-Vision has earned respect in the industry for providing security installers with excellent service and we look forward to working together to showcase the benefits of the FLIR security product range.

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