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Volume I • Issue 6 • Monthly • New Delhi (102 pages including 6 for cover) RNI No. DELENG/2016/68892

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REDEFINING SECURITY

Maths of Monitoring Gaseous Extinguishing Systems

Interview

The Future of Low Light Surveillance

Boosting Control Room Operator Efficiency

SecurityLink India st

H-187/5 (1 Floor), Jeevan Nagar Market, Kilokri, New Delhi-110 014, India Tel: +91 11 2634 2237 • Telefax: +91 11 4282 8080

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Volume I • Issue 6 • 1 January 2017 (102 pages including 6 for cover) Editor Santosh Pathak

Dear Readers, Greetings from SecurityLink India!

We launched ‘Securitylink India’ as a new periodical in May 2016 with a deep sense of confidence and accomplishment, set against a tough, more than decade old benchmark. The security industry and our readers were surprised at this sudden development, but most gave us their wholehearted support. The handful of skeptics, as is prevalent in any walk of life, expressed slight reservations regarding our ability to match our predecessor.

That was nine months ago and as SecurityLink India ushers in 2017 with a huge sense of fulfillment, we acknowledge with gratitude the acceptance and respect that has been bestowed upon us by the security industry and by our readers.

In this short period we have delivered extensive support to various national and international forums of security and fire events including the recently held Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2016 in London, supported by IFSEC and FIREX International, where we presented the ‘Large Security Installer of the Year Award.’

We have interacted with a significant number of the heads of security and fire organizations and have published 14 interviews over these past nine months.

Through an agreement with Hindustan Times Media for the syndication of the text copyrighted to us for their dedicated portals we have expanded the scope of readership for the editorials published in SecurityLink India manifold.

Now I am delighted to announce the launch of our dedicated e-news portal www.securitylinkindia.com. The portal will be updated on weekly basis and will also carry editorials beyond what is carried in our print magazine. The site provisions for the uploading of editorials that comprise latest news, case studies/ applications, white papers, feature articles, blogs, reports, technical papers; as well as advertisements, brochures, data sheets, e-banners, e-flyers and so on. The portal fortifies our venture as a media platform and helps us succeed in better accomplishing our objectives.

2017 has kicked off and we look forward to a progressive time ahead; let me take this opportunity to pray and wish you a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year!

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The Future of Low Light Surveillance

Boosting Control Room Operator Efficiency

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white papers

How OSDP Will Help Security Professionals Device for Detecting Subatomic-Scale Motion Lighting Tips to Reduce Property Damage & Vandalism

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Why Improper Networking Jeopardizes Video Surveillance Data The Mathematics of Monitoring Gaseous Extinguishing Systems Advances in AI, IoT, Highlight 7 Global Tech Predictions for 2017

National Roundup 18 IFSEC India 2016

25 Sparsh Showcases at IFSEC India 2016

19 CP PLUS Hub – A Security Experience Zone

26 DSCI Concludes AISS 2016

20 AllGoVision AllConnect 2016 21 FSIE India 2017

27 CP Plus Wins Accolades at VAR India Awards

22 Honeywell Helps Bhubaneshwar Boost Security

28 India Earns a ‘B’ in Cybersecurity Confidence

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• VIVOTEK Monitors Manipal Press • Tyco Introduces Mobile Credentials with EntraPass 7.10

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• Matrix’s Change Summit-2016 at Dubai • Bengaluru Police Relies on Vehant Systems

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UBM India’s 10th Edition of IFSEC India Echoes a Positive Wave in the Industry Witnesses over 12% increase in unique visitors over last year South Asia’s largest security and surveillance congregation in the Capital lifts the morale of the market

IFSEC India 2016 at a glance ● 20 participating countries and over 300 brands showcased Smart Security for emerging India. ● The percentage of unique visitors increased by 12 percent whereas the total number of footfalls increased by 7 percent. ● Day 2 and 3 of the expo saw the number of visitors surpassing 6,000 a day, in itself a record achievement for the special 10th year of IFSEC India. ● Launch of the first ever IFSEC India Awards. ● A two-day high impact conference focussed on Homeland Security, attended by the biggest names in the industry.

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BM India successfully concluded the 10th edition of International Fire & Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC) India Expo, a three-day security and fire safety show from 8-10 December in New Delhi. The show brought together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, business experts and key government officials under one common platform, to discuss global best practices and concepts such as smart 18

Shri D.R. Kaarthikeyan, IPS (Retd.), Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council of Homeland Security lighting the lamp

cities, and to seek solutions for challenges in the security and fire domains.

It also provided informative demos and a wealth of opportunities for the visitors to network and learn about cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, challenges, market insights and discover the best solutions to keep their business and cli-

ents secured.

IFSEC India 2016 saw participation from Australia, China, Hungary, India, Korea, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, UAE, UK and USA. It was well-supported in its endeavours by associations such as APSA, ASSOCHAM, ESAI and ESSCI.

“IFSEC India 2016, owes its rich legacy to the 40-year-old IFSEC Global. Fortified by the success of its past editions, and recommended by industry experts as the pre-eminent authority on the global security and fire industry, the 10th edition of IFSEC India was an astonishing success story that exceeded industry expectations and nudged us on the path towards a completely secure, smart and digitally enhanced world.”

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With the increasing focus on Homeland security in India, IFSEC India this year proactively deciphered relevant insights gained in the global security market by conducting a two-day conference with the theme ‘Security strategies to counter external and internal threats’ and ‘Creating a Smarter and Safer World with State-of-the-art Security Technology’ alongside the exhibition.

IFSEC India 2016 also witnessed the first ever IFSEC India Awards in India which was specially crafted to get the minds behind electronic security in various industry verticals in the limelight.

The awards recognised the excellence and innovations of CSOs and security officers who continuously work behind the scenes to ensure robust security. Presented by Dahua Technology & Hikvision, the awards night was a celebration of the coming together of the luminaries and forerunners of the industry, and was

(L to R) Anil Dhawan, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council of Homeland Security; Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India Pvt. Ltd.; Maninderjeet Singh Bitta, Chairman, All-India Anti-Terrorist Front; Ramsewak Paikra, Hon’ble Minister for Home Govt. of Chhattisgarh; D.R. Kaarthikeyan, IPS (Retd.), Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council of Homeland Security; Shiv Charan Yadav, President, APSA and Pankaj Jain, Group Director, UBM India Pvt. Ltd.

marked by a night of glamour and entertainment. Ernst & Young was the process advisor for the IFSEC India Awards.

DR Kaarthikeyan, IPS (Retd), Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council of Homeland Security said, “Optimal homeland security and peace can only be achieved if they go hand in hand with intelligent and consistent policy. Homeland security is a vast body that takes

in everything from cyber security, to counter terrorism, to all aspects of smart cities and beyond. As an expo, IFSEC has grown exponentially and in its 10th edition, there has been a sharp increase in terms of exhibitors and countries exhibiting. This itself shows the awareness and interest that the subject has evoked and I congratulate it for the successful completion.”

CP PLUS Sets New Benchmark: CP PLUS Hub – A Security Experience Zone

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P PLUS recently launched its first security experience zone – CP PLUS Hub. The Hub, which will be the very first of its kind in the country, will offer customers a live experience of CP PLUS cameras and security solutions.

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and DVRs to use etc. Even installing and evaluating the system’s performance, integrating and aligning it with other systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers, access control systems etc., and ensuring everything works in tandem is often riddled with challenges.

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AllConnect 2016

llGoVision Technologies Pvt Ltd successfully organized its first ever Annual Showcase Event, ‘AllConnect 2016’ on 14 December 2016 at Bengaluru. The event was attended by system integrators, channel partners, technology partners and many respected professionals from the industry.

The event started with a panel discussion on the topic ‘How to make Smart Cities and Smart Buildings intelligent?’ The Panel included dignitaries from different verticals and thus the dis-

cussion saw varied points of view. The Panel included one of the Co-Founders of AllGoVision and the CEO of AllGo Embedded Systems, K Srinivasan; the Director & CEO of AllGoVision, Ashwin Amarapur; a well-known consultant and founder of Green Matrix, Milind Mantravadi; Head of the Forecasting and Analysis Division of Wipro, Benoy Khare; and Amrutur Bhardawaj, a distinguished professor of the ECE Department, IISc Bangalore.

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Left to Right: K Srinivasan, Benoy Khare, Amrutur Bharadwaj, Ashwin Amarapur and Milind Mantravadi during Panel Discussion

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ing security solutions effectively.

The CP PLUS Hub beautifully exhibits its multifaceted range of solutions viz., banking, retail, hospitality, and mobility solutions, for its channel partners, system integrators and end customers so that they can experience the best in security.

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by the launch of VA 2.0 by Ashwin Amarapur who talked about the next generation video analytics and how AllGoVision’s most advanced features will be of great importance for Smart Cities, Smart Buildings and Smart Retail. He threw light on the prevalent difficulties and how video analytics can emerge as a cost-effective and revenue-generating solution.

There was an Award Ceremony where AllGoVision felicitated its business partners. Mohan Kumar, Partner, NVP, who was the Guest of Honour, presented the awards for 8 award categories: ● Technology Partner of the Year: MilestoneXProtect India Pvt Ltd. ● Distributor of the Year (North): ADI Global Distribution. ● Distributor of the Year (South): Texonic Instruments. ● SI of the Year (North): Vantage Integrated Security Solutions. ● SI of the Year (East): Score Information Technologies Ltd. ● SI of the Year (West): Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd. ● SI of the Year (South): Lookman Electroplast Industries Ltd. ● SI Partner of the Year: Honeywell.

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Leading Fire & Safety Organizations to Exhibit at FSIE India 2017

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ire & Security India Expo 2017, “Continuous review and upgradation of fire safety which will be organized by Fire & norms is a key factor for ensuring the safety and security Security Association of India (www.fsai. of the general public. The increase in urbanization along in) and NürnbergMesse India (www.nuwith the rapid development of public amenities has led ernbergmesse-india.in), is the first edition to a rise in concern over fire safety and the subsequent of the expo and will be held at India Exneed for technological enhancement and public awareposition Mart Ltd (IEML), Greater Noida, ness about the necessary setup to ensure safety. What Delhi/ NCR from 23-25 February 2017. is crucial is that not only producers but even the users of The event will bring together indus- such safety and security systems understand the importance and method of try experts, MEP consultants, architects, implementation of fire and safety systems in a smart urban environment. The building engineers, members of leading commencement of FSIE is an initiative taken by the Fire and Security Assosecurity and fire prevention bodies and ciation of India for the very purpose of informing all stakeholders about the other stakeholders from across the world various technologies that could provide a roadmap for fire safety in industrial on a multi-dimensional platform to dis- and residential areas. We are glad to associate with NürnbergMesse once again and look forward to a fruitful collaboration.” seminate information, gather knowl– Pankaj Dharkar edge, exchange ideas, exhibit, and dePresident, FSAI bate innovative perspectives, solutions and products for fire safety and security. around 50,000 visitors are expected to the fire safety and security industries.

FSIE has received enormous sup- the show as part of the Build Fair Alli- The steering committee will be led by Lt Gen N S Malik, retired Deputy Chief of port from the industry with more than ance.

One of the highlights of the show will the Indian Army and currently advisor to 100 exhibitors confirming their presence at the show. Visitors will get to interact be the Finest India Skills & Talent Awards many organizations and think tanks.

NürnbergMesse is one of the 15 largwith companies such as Honeywell, (FIST) which will recognize the achieveG4S, Secutech, HD Fire, HIKVISION, ments of the most innovative, reliable and est exhibition companies in the world. Its CP Plus, Idex, Tyco, RR Cables among cost-effective products, services and so- portfolio covers some 120 national and lutions spanning a range of fields across international exhibitions and congresses, many others. and approximately 40 sponsored paThe 3-day FSIE event vilions at Nuremberg and worldwide. will be part of the Build Fair “We are happy to organize the Alliance, a consortium of cofirst edition of Fire & Security India Every year around 30,000 exhibitors located events that includes Expo 2017 in collaboration with (international share 41%) and up to ACREX India, ISH India, FSAI. The event will showcase the 1.4 million visitors (international FENSTERBAU FRONTALE latest technologies, developments share of trade visitors 24%) particiand applications in the fire and se- pate in the own, partner and guest INDIA and glasspro India, curity domains. The FIST Awards events of the NürnbergMesse Group, thereby ensuring the maxiwill be one of the main highlights of this event which which is present with subsidiaries in mum number of visitors from stakeholders of the construc- will recognize achievements across various fields in China, North America, Brazil, Italy the fire security and safety industry.” and India. The group also has a nettion industry. With the larg– Sajid Desai work of about 50 representatives opest ever product display of CEO, NürnbergMesse India erating in over 100 countries. integrated building solutions, SecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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Honeywell Helps Bhubaneshwar Boost Security with City-Wide Surveillance System Honeywell technologies a key enabler in making Bhubaneshwar a smart city

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oneywell is helping Odisha Police with a city-wide surveillance system that helps boost security, prevent crimes, maintain law and order, and control traffic in the state’s capital city. The quality of the city’s security is exemplified by Bhubaneshwar’s recent win at the World Smart City Awards.

The recognition from the Smart City Expo World Congress is a testimony of Bhubaneshwar’s transformation by adopting cutting-edge technology for resolving urban challenges.

The Honeywell project provides 28 strategic locations in the city with 114 integrated closed-circuit televisions and automatic number plate reading cameras using a command and control system that provides a common operating picture, interactive control, event correlation, and mobile van surveillance in the Police Commissionerate headquarters.

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Congress for its tremendous efforts,” said Aseem Joshi, Regional General Manager of Honeywell Building Solutions in India.

For better situational awareness, mobile cameras and digital video recorders have been installed on 33 police vans. These cameras transmit recordings at a pre-determined frequency to the command centres. The cameras are designed to withstand high daytime temperatures. Red-light violation detection systems and advanced video analytics help alert police about traffic violations and enable prompt incident management.

Honeywell is uniquely positioned with the broadest technology solutions portfolio to support India’s 100 Smart Cities vision. It is already working on projects in Aurangabad in Maharashtra, an 11-city project in Madhya Pradesh, including a successful Ujjain SimhasthaKumbh event.

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VIVOTEK Helps Monitor the Largest Printing Press in India M

anipal press in India was seeking a CCTV monitoring system to monitor the production process as well as employees activities. VIVOTEK’s system integrator in India helped the facility deploy an IP surveillance system with VIVOTEK’s network cameras.

A total of 26 IP7131VIVOTEK network cameras were installed on campus.

The newly launched 32-channel central management software ST7501 was also used to enhance system management ef-

ficiency. The client software was also installed in the corporate office located 5 kms away from the factory.

IP7131 has been installed at every 60 mtrs so that it can cover the entire process areas, passages, loading/ unloading bays, reception area, warehouse, shredding room, IT room, server room and admin rooms where network infrastructure are already in place. The cameras were connected to the nearest POE enabled switch so as to reduce cabling costs.

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controllability over the entire production process and admin areas. “The system is helping in instant monitoring of the factory sitting from my cubicle so that I can control the process activities effectively,” said the administrator, “Also, the scalability of ST7501 really benefits us a lot because we plan to scale up the system in the future to meet our growing needs.”

Tyco Security Products Introduces Mobile Credentials with EntraPass 7.10

Kantech’s flagship security software debuts the server-based EntraPass Go Pass credential app along with several key feature enhancements

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yco Security Products introduces the latest version of its EntraPass Security Software from Kantech with the new EntraPass Go Pass mobile application that allows card holders to use their mobile phones as an access control credential. EntraPass 7.10 software

also includes updates to its Microsoft Windows Active Directory integration which now auto-synchronizes users, and extends the EntraPass Go Install app for installers to Android users.

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Using Wi-Fi or cellular connection, the app communicates directly with the access control system’s server, which allows organizations to leverage their exist23

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ing card reader infrastructure and save on the cost of new card readers required with other mobile credentialing technologies.

“This newest release of EntraPass is focused on providing the ultimate in usability, giving our customers the efficiency and flexibility required in their day-to-day operations,” said Rajeev Dubey, Senior Product Manager, Tyco Security Products, “With EntraPass 7.10, both end users and installers benefit from greater functionality in mobile credentialing and one-touch configura-

tion that enables significant costs savings on hardware and installation time.”

With the EntraPass Go Install mobile application, installers with Android devices can now configure KT-1 and KT400 door controllers with one touch on a mobile device. Using a QR code scan that auto-fills the door controller’s address and serial number, installation is faster and the potential for manual entry errors is eliminated. The app provides a wizard driven commissioning process that helps ensure that no device has been

left un-commissioned. It also allows installers to store pictures and notes which will help with subsequent visits. The app further eases the install process with the ability to associate pre-configured Exacq-compatible cameras and DSC PowerSeries Neo devices. The newly added features in the app include the ability to edit relays and inputs, and view events.

The software allows for easy migration of legacy Kantech controllers to newer Kantech controllers without having to reprogram access levels, triggers, graphics, reports, or door exceptions.

This allows installers to easily migrate a KT-200 or KT-300 into a KT-400 or a KT-100 into a KT-1.

EntraPass 7.10 now allows users to manage ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless lock integrations through EntraPass Web client. EntraPass Go app now includes a redesign of quick actions of relays and inputs.

Western Digital Launches My Cloud™ Pro Series NAS in India Caters to the growing demand of creative community in India

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estern Digital Corporation has launched its latest WD®-brand network attached storage (NAS) offering in India. The new NAS series is specifically designed for the creative community that offers network storage to edit, save and share production files from anywhere with an internet connection. With space to store a massive amount of files, it is compatible with both PC and Mac computers enabling 24

consumers to preserve their data and keep it organized, thereby streamlining their workflow.

The My Cloud™ Pro Series enables seamless access of content by various devices, with classic WD reliability and speed, regardless of whether users are in the studio or editing at home. In addition, My Cloud Pro Series devices are also compatible with the Plex Media Server™ and My Cloud OS software SecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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for easy editing, streaming and sharing of content.

My Cloud Pro Series network attached storage

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simply connect compatible cameras and USB storage devices, press a button, and new files are easily backed up/ imported.

In addition to giving creative professionals and enthusiasts a reliable place to store their files, this fast, high capacity NAS storage device features a hardware accelerated video processor. Its powerful transcoding capabilities mean the My Cloud Pro Series NAS can ingest, edit, store and stream content to and from popular formats, including 4K video. These capabilities compliment a robust, integrated application suite, which includes compatibility with Plex Media Server for storing and optimizing media libraries and compatibility with

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“The India market has recently seen a boom in creative community, SMEs and DIY enthusiasts which has created a prominent need for portability, reliability, capacity, speed and interoperability. We believe our new offering in NAS segment – My Cloud Pro Series efficiently caters to these requirements, giving our consumers the belief to rely on the strength of the technology. It is a feature-rich storage solution designed to fit seamlessly into one’s workflow. The product is a readily available combination of storage, transfer, back-up, editing and even streaming options.”

– Khalid Wani Director, Content Solutions Business, India, Middle East and Africa, WD Adobe’s Creative Cloud for editing and finalizing them.

The My Cloud Pro Series NAS is a perfect option for the creative community as it provides significant control over their data, using the My Cloud app and MyCloud.com remote access, and de-

spite its professional caliber, is still easy to set up and use. Moreover the product also suffices the requirements of SMB Channels, DIY Enthusiasts and Small to Medium Offices. Compatible with both Mac and PC, consumers can help preserve their content regardless of OS.

Sparsh Showcases its Solutions at IFSEC INDIA 2016

parsh unveiled its range of indigenously designed and developed integrated security solutions at IFSEC India 2016. Sparsh introduced innovative and breakthrough integrated security solutions in collaboration with its key strategic partners.

Commenting on the launch, Sanjeev Sehgal, MD, Sparsh said, “We are extremely happy to collaborate with our key strategic partners for developing integrated security solutions which is the need of the hour. These launches take our vision forward to make Sparsh the leader in meeting the security needs of our country’s citizens through innovative, made in India products.”

The solutions showcased were ac-

cess control system integrated with Sparsh IP camera, ANPR solution, intelligent face recognizer, intelligent video analytics – video summary & intellisearch, toll plaza & parking management system, Saathi – a personal tracker, alarm panel integrated with Sparsh smart DVR, solar L to R: Sumit Behl, COO, Sparsh; Yogesh Mudras, MD, UBM India; camera, 3G/ Wi-fi/ hotspot D.R. Kaarthikeyan, IPS (Retd.), Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council of Homeland Security & Sanjeev Sehgal, MD, Sparsh camera, and event cameras.

Sparsh provides a completely and at any time through a Web browser unique IP security solution which com- or mobile client. Data from these sysbines video management & intrusion tems are automatically correlated, proalerts on a single networked platform viding users a comprehensive view of that can be accessed from anywhere security operations.

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DSCI Successfully Concludes AISS 2016 Three-Day Conference on Cyber Security

he NASSCOM-DSCI 11th Annual Information Security Summit (AISS) 2016 has successfully concluded. The summit was inaugurated by Dr. Gulshan Rai, National Cyber Security Coordinator, Government of India.

AISS is India’s largest annual gathering of the senior information security leaders and decision makers from the government, law enforcement, technology industry, Banking, Telecom, Health-

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Gulshan Rai highlighted significance of cybersecurity in the national context.

He asserted the need for Cybersecurity to be considered as part of national infrastructure and said, “Increasingly, we are moving towards a situation where the Internet will be the de facto national infrastructure and the vital component of social development.” Underscoring the recent threats including Ransomware, Denial of Service, Malware and

care, Oil & Gas Enterprises amongst others, from India and abroad.

This year over 800 delegates and 152 eminent speakers representing diverse perspectives immersed themselves into intense deliberations, debates, interactions on policy and business critical issues, gaining in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience from the government, business, security and privacy leaders. Key themes on the agenda included Securing Digitization Drive; Security Data Science; Future of Cyber Crime; Building Cyber Security Industry; Big Hacks, causing kinetic impact; Securing public infrastructure – SCADA, ISC, IoT; Cyber Warfare-Policy Intervention & Capabilities; Engineering Privacy in Data Centric Business Designs; and more.

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Cyber espionage among others, he urged the industry to be prepared for the future and the policy makers to factor in that kind of shift.

Rama Vedashree, CEO, DSCI said, AISS has become the definitive annual cyber security summit for Security Leaders to apprise themselves of the latest policies, strategies, trends and tools to better handle the ever-changing threat landscape. This year was a special milestone in its journey and significantly broadened the agenda with a wide variety of themes and stakeholder participation.”

Key highlights of this year were the launch of NASSCOM-DSCI Report ‘Growing Cyber Security Industry Roadmap for India’ that endeavors to delineate how India can chart its growth, as a Global Hub for Cyber Se-

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curity as per the recommendations of the Cyber Security Task Force (CSTF).

DSCI Excellence Awards 2016 winners under the Corporate, Product and Law Enforcement Segment were recognized for best practices adopted by the industry, exemplary work carried out in the field of security and privacy. In the second year DSCI along with NASSCOM Gaming Forum and KPMG hosted the Cyber Game Zone & ‘SEGAMATHON – Security Game Hackathon’ giving an opportunity to game developers across India to showcase games on the theme of cyber security. DSCI also hosted DSCI ‘Innovation Box’ for identifying the ‘Most Innovative Security Product of the Year.’ Apart from this, Simulations, Demo Theatre, Community Meetups, Forum Meets, Plenary tracks formed the special attractions.

DSCI in association with Lockheed Martin also launched the learning management portal during the conference.

The LMS portal cyberaware.in offers online learning on Cyber Security for SMBs and ITIs and contributes significantly to capacity building efforts.

In association with SSC NASSCOM, DSCI also launched Cyber Security Career Map, Qualification Packs and Courseware. The program was embarked by SSC NASSCOM and DSCI to bridge the skills gap in the realm of cyber security. On the sidelines of the Summit, KPMG also launched Privacy Assessment mobile Application ‘Cyber KARE’. The Privacy Assessment is based on the DSCI Privacy Framework.

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The AISS platform was a host to some of the leading Cyber Security product and service providers including Microsoft, Qualcomm, Huawei and Palo Alto Networks, Cyberinc, RSA,

ThreatMetrix® and Entrust Datacard.

KPMG, Intel Security, TCG Digital, Ixia, Quick Heal Academy, 3M, GlobalSign, SANS and Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), the

apex body for PSUs had partnered with DSCI. DSCI in partnership with SCOPE hosted a roundtable briefing on Critical Information Infrastructure security for Public Sector Enterprises.

CP Plus Wins Accolades at 15th VARIndia Star Nite Awards CP PLUS Bags the Coveted Most Promising Brand of the Year Title

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P PLUS bagged the prestigious Most Promising Brand of the Year 2016 title amidst a packed audience at the 15th VARIndia Star Nite Awards on 4 November 2016 at New Delhi. VARIndia is India’s leading IT magazine with a highly celebrated viewership.

“It is an honor to have received this award. It’s been a tough ride all this way up, and our consistent hard work just paid off. CP PLUS has always been committed to serving its customers by brining innovative products and solutions to the table that add value,” said Yogesh B. Dutta, COO – CP PLUS. The award night was dedicated to identifying the most promising brand among organizations dealing in IT peripherals, PCs to server & storage, cloud, mobile and software with their

Yogesh B. Dutta, COO, CP Plus (2nd from right) accepting the Award

global powerhouses. The nominations took into account a wide variety of factors, including their ability to create and execute innovative, value-adding projects: both pioneering a new technology, applying a familiar technology to a new purpose, and the competition bar.

Also taken into consideration was how IT companies weathered amidst rising economic challenges and competition.

“It is an honor to have been bestowed with this title. I would like to extend my special thanks to the jury of this event, the esteemed audience present here and everyone in my team at CP PLUS.” – Yogesh B. Dutta COO, CP Plus SecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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Yogesh B. Dutta Honored with the Prestigious CMO of the Year Title

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P PLUS closed the year with some more awards in its kitty. Besides having received the Most Promising Brand of the Year title, it also bagged the CMO of the Year award. Yogesh B. Dutta, COO – CP PLUS, was honored with the prestigious CMO of the Year title.

Having extensive experience in brand development & marketing, Yogesh has been leading the way at CP PLUS for over a decade. His foresight and industry expertise have been monumental in redefining the brand’s image in the industry.

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India Earns a ‘B’ in Overall Cybersecurity Confidence, Ahead of US and Canada Second annual international survey finds Indian security professionals are confident, despite a global decline in assurance that cyber defenses are meeting expectations

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ccording to the 2017 Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card released by Tenable Network Security®, Inc., a global leader transforming security technology for the business needs of tomorrow, India earned the highest overall global score in cybersecurity confidence, with 84 percent (B).

India debuted in the annual survey this year, beating out last year's leader in overall score, the United States, which fell two points to second place with 78 percent (C+). The overall global cybersecurity confidence, on the other hand, fell six points over 2016 to earn a 70

percent (C-).

The 2017 Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card solicited insights from 700 security practitioners in nine countries and across seven industry verticals to calculate a global index score reflecting overall confidence that the world’s cyber defenses are meeting expectations.

While the 2017 Global Risk Assessment Index dropped by 12 percent, India stayed ahead of the curve with an above average rating of 73 percent (C).

Despite leading in overall grades, Indian security professionals struggle

“India’s high cybersecurity confidence is certainly a positive trend, especially when the global outlook is gloomy, These scores are a testament to the increased focus Indian enterprises have towards security as they embrace the digital economy. There has been a conscious effort from various stakeholders in the industry to empower the security ecosystem of the country, and we are now seeing the results. This year’s research reveals that Indian CISOs must prepare themselves and their organizations for the new security challenges of the modern workplace. Across industry verticals and around the world, organizations are struggling to assess IT security risks brought on by new technologies. Leveraging data and insights from the Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card, IT teams can improve their security program effectiveness and better prepare themselves for continued technological innovation.”

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with assessing risks in new and emerging technologies. This year’s data indicate that the growing adoption of containerization platforms and DevOps environments poses new challenges, with respondents grading themselves a 68 percent (D+) in their ability to assess risk in both categories.

Globally, security practitioners continue to face challenges in securing cloud and BYOD environments, while web application security emerged as a bigger risk this year than in 2016, dropping 18 points to 62 percent (D-).

Tenable surveyed 700 IT security professionals employed by organizations with 1,000+ employees in September 2016. A 12-question web-based survey asked respondents to provide a rating on a five-point scale. By adding together the two most-favorable responses (e.g., strongly agree + somewhat agree) for each question, and then averaging together associated responses, two summary indices were derived. The Risk Assessment Index measured an organization’s ability to assess cybersecurity risks across 11 key components of enterprise IT infrastructure. The Security Assurance Index measured an organization's ability to mitigate threats by investing in security infrastructure fueled by executive and board level commitment. The index scores were combined to produce the overall report card score for each country and industry.

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Matrix’s Change Summit-2016 at Dubai

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atrix organized a one-day product expo on 15 December 2016 in Dubai along with its partner Acix Middle East LLC., to showcase its telecom, video surveillance and people mobility solutions. It demonstrated its biometric time attendance and access control solution, as well as its ‘Your Mobile is Your Identity’ solution. In mobile based access control, users can either scan the QR code through the mobile or just twist the mobile to get access using bluetooth. Mobile application helps a user mark attendance automatically using GPS or Wi-Fi. Matrix has also showcased its standalone access control solution capable of managing 255 devices and 25,000 users without a server.

The other important product displayed was the Video Management Solution designed and engineered specifically for growing multi-location organizations. The entire solution is focused on providing centralized security by automating processes, proactive security and enhancing efficiency.

In telecom and communication, Matrix displayed SARVAM UCS – an enterprise-grade unified communication solution that offers collaboration, communication, messaging and mobility. It brings diverse users from multiple locations to a common platform for real-time collaboration and communication. The users have options of using either Matrix SPARSH deskphones or Matrix VARTA applications on their smartphones/ tablets (Android/ iOS) of their choice. Besides, Matrix also showcased its all-in-one office solution called as ‘Office-in-a-Box,’ NAVAN CNX200 that addresses all data including voice, internet, wireless, mobility and messaging needs of small businesses and branch offices with up to 24 users. It delivers advance IP-PBX functionality, secure internet, wireless access, data networking and virtual private networking from a compact and converged platform.

At the event, Matrix also did a few launches; it launched COSEC DOOR

FMX – a high-performance door controller with multispectral fingerprint sensor. The device is powerful enough to take fingerprints of dry, wet, elderly or oily fingers. Matrix also launched elevator based access control specially designed for the hospitality and healthcare industry.

“During this exhibition, we demonstrated our enterprise grade access control solution with real-time features such as auto push events to server, instant notification, automatic device identification, mobile as user credential and many more,” said Sagar Gosalia, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales.

Bengaluru Police Deter Crime & Traffic Violation with Vehant’s RLVD & ANPR System Think before jumping a signal – high-end cameras will hunt you down

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The scope of the project encompasses intelligent traffic management system that can focus on monitoring critical areas like busy junctions. The plan includes automated recording of license plates of vehicles to detect traffic violations, and also to automatically detect and hotlist stolen/ suspected vehicles. It aims to help the local authorities improve the overall operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

Vehant’s solution has been approved as an ideal addition to the city’s extensive security network. This is the

first time RLVD cameras are being used for traffic management in Bengaluru; although it has already been adopted in other major Indian cities. A comprehensive plan for beefing up security and traffic enforcement around the city was approved by the state police. The cameras are also installed at the Brigade Road junction on MG Road and are running successfully.

The traffic department has termed this project a success, and people at its receiving end are positive about putting such system in place. An official opined, “We have seen a considerable increase in the number of challans is-

sued for signal violations and rash driving at these points. However, as in the case of conventional challans, serving them becomes a challenge when outstate vehicles are involved.”

Another senior city traffic police official commented, “The cameras have sensors which detect when the red light turns on or off. There is also an in-built loop in the system that calculates the speed of the vehicle based on the motion captured in the video. The installation is also done in a strategic manner as per the system requirement to ensure that all vehicles that cross the stop line and halt are also booked.”

iValue Partners Exabeam to Address Surging Security Analytics Space i

Value InfoSolutions, a leader in the digital asset protection and data, network and application (DNA of every business) management, has announced VAD agreement with Exabeam Technology for their industry leading solutions in User Behavior & Security Analytics, based on behavior based security intelligence.

EXABEAM is a big data security analytics company that is changing the way cyberattacks are detected and simplifying security operations. EXABEAM provides enterprises with advanced user behavior intelligence to unlock the potential of existing security information and event management (SIEM) and log management data repositories, enabling IT security teams to more quickly detect and respond to cyberattacks and insider 30

threats in real time.

EXABEAM’S User Behavior Intelligence technology security operations focuses on attacker behavior rather than ever-changing malware and tools, shining a spotlight on suspicious network activity and reducing the noise of false positive security alerts. Through extraction and enrichment of log feeds, user session tracking, behavior analysis and event risk scoring, Exabeam empowers business the ability to detect and track credential use in all parts of the attack chain and prioritize responses.

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committed to invest and grow the Indian business along with iValue.”

Subodh Anchan, Director – Alliances at iValue said, “Exabeam leverages big data analytics for behavior based security intelligence, thus enabling enterprises to detect and respond fast, which is the key need. We are excited to partner EXABEAM for effectively addressing enterprise security needs through our focused partner network.”

A premium technology enabler, iValue InfoSolutions drives ‘Go-toMarket’ for niche, compelling and complimentary offerings, in the digital asset protection and data, network & application (DNA of every business) management areas, leveraging customer life cycle and product life cycle adoption frameworks.

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Interview Rohit Harjani Country Manager Hochiki Europe India Operations

Hochiki Europe, the conglomerate of the leading manufacturer of life safety solutions in Japan called Hochiki Corporation, which was earlier operating in India from the UK has recently opened its branch office in India with all trading rights. Located in Gurgaon (Delhi NCR), the office established a dedicated sales and training base in the country.

SecurityLink India recently got the opportunity to visit their office and speak to Rohit Harjani, the Country Manager, Hochiki Europe - India operations, about their profile and future plans for India. We carry some excerpts: SecurityLink India: Briefly touch upon the global entity called Hochiki Europe.

Rohit Harjani (RH): Hochiki is about 100 years old Japanese brand which was founded in Tokyo as Hochiki Corporation in 1918. Later Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd and Hochiki America Corporation were established to cater to the growing demands in respective regions.

Hochiki has various offices and factories across the globe. Our sales offices are located in Korea, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Dubai and Mexico, and we have four factories in Japan, two 32

in the UK and one in the USA. Hochiki Japan is a turnkey solution provider; and outside Japan, Hochiki is the fire detection company. We also manufacture intelligent escape route lighting systems.

India office is a branch under Hochiki Europe and we are called Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd, India branch office.

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rapidly in terms of technology. Everything is advancing from conventional to intelligent system and now from intelligent to integrated intelligent ones.

Very soon everything will be available on Apps.

For the market growth trend, the growth rate in the developed countries may not be so good but they have huge volume of market which certainly makes the difference. However, in the developing countries like India, the percentage growth rate is very high but volumes are lower. The overall global market growth rate is 10% plus.

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market growth. It houses the range of technologies that the world may ask for.

We still offer the conventional systems, the intelligent systems, and we are growing to making super intelligent systems as well.

R&D is our continuous process which enables us to keep catering to the global demand in a fast and easy manner.

SecurityLink India: Kindly give a brief about the Hochiki India operations; how is it structured?

RH: Hochiki has been active in India for around 38 years, since 1978.

Earlier we were a remote existent company dealing directly from Europe and Japan via our distributors. In 2012, Hochiki started a liaison office in India, and established its branch office towards the end of 2015. Our office is situated at Gurgaon, India. This branch office has all the trading rights; we have got our own warehouse to stock goods here and are also able to bill in INR. We are the India branch office of Hochiki Europe.

SecurityLink India: Given your long exposure to the Indian market, what has been your working experience till now?

RH: When Hochiki came to India, we primarily had to do a lot of education across sectors. Earlier only selected government and quasigovernment buildings were using fire alarms. We got our first major breakthrough in 1980 when our distributors got Hochiki products approved for the first Asian Games to be held in 1982. We were awarded the project to ensure safety during the mega-event.

Our products were installed in all the stadiums right from Talkatora to In-

dira Gandhi to JLN stadium and so on. It was a hugely successful project.

Though it was a short project in terms of time but it helped us establish firmly in the Indian market. People recognized the Japanese brand and started getting fascinated by it. Thereafter, Hochiki gained experience in several Indian government projects such as defence, commercial, railways, oil & gas, power and so on.

Over a period, the working environment in India has also drastically changed. It has gone more professional.

Awareness about the hazards of fire has increased manifold and people have started valuing lives. Besides, the government’s intervention in the form of various stringent laws which have defined standards and strict norms in order to ensure fire safety in various buildings and critical infrastructures has boosted the industry.

SecurityLink India: Albeit India has defined standards and fire safety norms, we often encounter fateful events of fire which cause massive damages?

Where do the faults remain and how best to address them?

RH: There are three factors that I may attribute it to. The first and foremost is the professionalism. All installations, big or small, should be done by certified professionals. An amateur installation is always at risk.

Second is maintenance which is the key. Every machine has a life of efficient working and after a time period it demands maintenance to keep it at par, which is often overlooked by the users. This is the major cause of such incidents. India is far lagging behind in maintenance and it needs to be improved. And the third is the stringent SecurityLink India â– 1 January 2017

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fire safety norms and their strict implementation.

SecurityLink India: What is your range of deliverables for India?

RH: Hochiki has a wide range of fire detectors for India. Standard wise we have UL and FM approved ranges, ATEX approved ranges, the SIL approved ranges, and LPCB and VDS approval in terms of EN 54 ranges.

Hochiki also possesses marine approvals for detectors, bases and manual call points. Besides, the explosion proof devices are also available with us.

In terms of technology, we have both conventional and addressable ranges of fire alarms, and Hochiki also deals in intelligent escape route lighting systems which consist of the intelligent escape route signage and luminaires.

SecurityLink India: Kindly share a brief about some of the major projects that you have accomplished in India?

RH: I may not specify the name but we have done a lot of significant projects in India. Sector wise, if I may pronounce, we have done a number of projects predominantly in sectors like oil & gas and power. Besides, we have also done projects for airports, railway stations, ships, a lot of commercial buildings, and various industrial projects such as automotive, pharmaceutical industries and so on.

SecurityLink India: What is your global go-to-market strategy? Do you apply the same strategy in India as well?

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directly to the end customers. We go majorly through the distributors and that is why we have such a strong partnership network all across the globe.

Distributors once associated with Hochiki never intend to leave us as we always sell through them. We do joint calls and perform many other activities to encourage, and help our distributors to make and eventually close the deal with the end customers. Hochiki always aims to ensure that the interests of its partners are safeguarded.

Distributors do have their own set of system integrators to implement the solutions.

We work extensively in the project market as well where project partners or system integrators may purchase products directly from Hochiki.

fire hazards they now take it seriously and have started investing more in fire safety measures. Besides, the fire departments in those areas have also turned serious and strict.

The newly introduced SEZs by the government of India are also very positive in investing more in fire safety systems.

SecurityLink India: What challenges do you face in India and how do you overcome them?

RH: I don’t face any challenges as

SecurityLink India: What are the key drivers of the fire and safety industry in India?

RH: As I see, awareness and law

such in India. India is a growing educated market. Every country has got its own business challenges which every multinational has to overcome, and so are they in India.

are the two key drivers. Awareness is to instill responsibility and stricter laws to ensure efficient implementation. Today implementation is happening in an adequate manner. Government should invest more on the education and training of the fire safety departments especially in the tier II and tier III cities. Tier I is already educated.

SecurityLink India: Which sectors are investing more in fire safety as on date and why?

RH: I think it is the Oil & Gas, and Power and industrial sectors. Oil & Gas and Power sectors have already been very strict. In industrial sector, factories are mostly set up in remote areas where fire and safety norms were not so strict and consequently those areas have to face frequent cases of fire accidents causing them severe loss. This made those industries learn from the experiences, and with their newly earned awareness about the 34

SecurityLink India: What is your market share as on date – globally and in India and how are you planning to sustain/ enhance it?

RH: I think, this sector is a bit unorganized on market size hence I may not be able to define a market share for us.

We work on our own target; we achieve it and move on.

SecurityLink India: Who are your main competitors in India?

What are the USPs of Hochiki solutions vis-a-vis competition?

RH: All major companies who are in the market are competing with each other, and so are we. The major USP of Hochiki is that we have all the approvals in place. Secondly we have the largest product range available in fire alarm systems such as special set of SecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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equipment respectively for clean room or server room, marine site, hazardous area and so on. In India there has to be a differentiation between intrinsically safe and explosion proof devices.

In all the hazardous areas we may not use explosion proof devices; sometimes we also need to use intrinsically safe devices instead. Hochiki has the complete range of products that are required as per the application. Besides, we have some unique products that make fire evacuation better and safer.

SecurityLink India: Kindly name some of your channel/ strategy partners in India?

RH: There are a lot of partners including Ceasefire Industries Pvt. Ltd., with whom we are working very closely.

We are also working with some huge names in the market as system integrators.

SecurityLink India: Which is your priority sector in India – Government or Pvt, and why?

RH: We are keeping a balance with both the government and private sectors because both are doing an excellent job in fire safety.

SecurityLink India: Safe city & Smart city call of GOI facilitate huge opportunity of business.

How do you plan to avail them?

RH: In smart cities, they have not yet started in a big way in building and fire safety. We have approached relevant government fire departments and they have promised to get Hochiki specified on whatever relevant they come up with.

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in India amidst the Make in India call by the government?

RH: First, we have to establish ourselves and achieve what Hochiki wants us to achieve in India. Once we reach that level where we feel the need of opening a factory, we will definitely look into it.

SecurityLink India: How does the ratification of GST Bill impact fire & safety business in India, especially Hochiki?

RH: As of now, I don’t see any negative impact, yes, positive impacts are certainly seen. It is good that the government has brought this concept because GST is hailed as a good tax system worldwide.

SecurityLink India: How will demonetization impact the fire safety industry in India?

RH: Demonetization will only impact adversely to the unorganized market. The organized sector will remain as it is. For us it has hardly any impact as all transactions are done digital.

SecurityLink India: Kindly throw some lights on your R&D activity in India?

RH: We don’t do R&D in India.

Globally, as I earlier mentioned, R&D is a continuous process at Hochiki. Majority of R&D is done in Japan and UK. We have the biggest fire test laboratory of the world in Japan. We bring about a lot of research and development works and take a lot of projects to improvise fire detection and the type of technologies that we are using. I may not give you the figure but Hochiki invests a huge portion of its money in research and development.

SecurityLink India: What is your after sales strategy in terms of maintenance and technical support pan-India?

RH: We actually do a lot of train-

told you, we also offer the intelligent escape route lighting system that is being accepted and adopted by Indian market very well.

ings of the engineers of our system integrators and distributors. We prepare an annual training calendar every year and share it with every partner in the month of April. The calendar prescribes the monthly schedules of trainings. Every month they send different engineers to Hochiki for trainings. We have a group of tech-support engineers as well. If needed, we also have an arrangement to send Hochiki engineers to impart onsite training and support.

SecurityLink India: Kindly share a brief about your CSR involvements.

RH: As the Hochiki branch office

SecurityLink India: Enhancing awareness is the basic requisite for the growth of the industry.

What is your contribution towards education and training of mass end-users?

RH: We do contribute to it passively. First, as I said, we impart the requisite amount of training to the engineers of our partners who in turn permeate the same to the end customers. Besides, if some lectures are asked by a university or institutions, I myself ensure that I go there and teach the students. I have done a few lectures during this year itself.

SecurityLink India: What are Hochiki’s new offerings in fire and safety space?

RH: Hochiki has recently come out with an intelligent wireless fire detection system. The devices are intelligent and true addressable but negate the need of cables. This system can go wired and wireless, or both; so it is a hybrid of both. This is a very good offering from Hochiki. Besides, as I SecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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in India has started just recently, we are in the process of making our CSR policies. We aim to implement our CSR involvement from April 2017.

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

RH: If I may say, yes, the import duty is the major concern. The government should reduce the import duties on the life safety equipment.

SecurityLink India: What is your strategy of growth for 2017? Kindly name some of the major projects in pipeline?

RH: We are doing some important oil and gas pipeline projects with certain agencies, and we strategise to grow in them. Besides, real estate will be our next focus, as I see that it will grow in a big way in the coming years thanks to the interest rates that are expected to slide down.

SecurityLink India: What message would you like to give to the readers of SecurityLink India?

RH: Yes, I would like to advise the readers to be cautious & attentive, please don’t compromise on cost, check the cost of ownership of products over 10 years and keep reading SecurityLink India!

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VIVOTEK Adds New Multiple-Sensor Vandal Dome, MS8392-EV with Aesthetic Design V

IVOTEK introduces the new vandal dome, MS8392-EV to upgrade its multiple-sensor product line. Building on the achievements of the MS8391EV outdoor camera, the new MS8392EV provides an all-in-one solution, featuring four 3-megapixel CMOS sensors with 180-degree panoramic views, revitalized within a brand new aesthetic design.

For wide open areas requiring detailed coverage, such as parking lots, shopping malls,

schools, parks and plazas, it can maximize the field of view and reduce the total number of cameras required, thereby saving on both installation time and maintenance costs.

Specially equipped with a video alignment feature, the MS8392-EV allows users to optimize the image quality of each sensor and experience both natural and optimal continuous panoramic views. It is also equipped with a removable IR-cut fil-

ter and WDR enhanced technology to deliver day-and-night protection and extend image visibility under high-contrast lighting conditions.

Thanks to the robust protection of its IK10 and IP66-rated housing and its -50°C to 50°C wide temperature range, the MS8392-EV is able to withstand rain and dust, and is safeguarded against vandalism and tampering when deployed for outdoor surveillance. To eliminate interference caused by direct sunlight, the camera includes a sunshield for wall mount applications, and users are free to choose either corner mount or pole mount accessories to achieve easy installation whatever the application is.

Moxa Launches 28-Port Ethernet Switch to Enhance Flexibility and Security in Industrial Environments

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oxa’s EDS-528E is a new 28port Ethernet switch that was designed to address the current Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) trend, which is seeing more and more devices connected to networks. The EDS-528E has satisfied the requirements of the IEC 62443-4-2 standard, ensuring that it can be deployed securely on industrial networks. The EDS-528E also carries various industrial-grade certifications, such as EN 50121-4 and IEC 61850-3, making it ideally suited for industrial 36

solar, rail wayside, and factory automation industries, as well as intelligent transportation.

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for installations where there are space restrictions. In addition, the compact DIN-rail form factor, high port density, and intelligent management capabilities make the EDS-528E a very cost-effective switch to help unlock the total value of IIoT network infrastructures.

Enhanced security to reduce risks on IIoT networks

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DS-528E supports Moxa’s latest firmware Turbo Pack 3. Complying with IEC 62443-4-2 cyber security standards, Turbo Pack 3 provides enhanced networking capability. With Turbo Pack 3 firmware, users can now visualize the status of their network and devices, and thus can rapidly respond to any unauthorized intrusion and cyber-attacks, greatly improving the network integrity and reliability.

Added stability for reliable network infrastructures

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imilar to other models in the EDS E Series, the EDS-528E was designed for maximum reliability and minimum downtime. The industrial-design of the EDS-528E provides strong protection against high-voltage electrical transients, severe shock and vibration resistance, and can operate reliably in temperatures ranging from -40 to 75°C. These features significantly contributed to the EDS528E achieving the EN 50121-4 and IEC 61850-3 certifications. The EDS-528E also features Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain redundancy with trunking functionalities for high bandwidth communications, which support recovery times under 20 ms for networks with up to 250 switches. In addition, RSTP/ STP and MSTP redundancy provide compatibility with enterprise and other third-party network

infrastructures. The industrial-grade design of the EDS-528E makes it very well suited for deployment in the tough, industrial environment conditions.

EDS-528E highlights

● 4 Gigabit plus 24 Fast Ethernet ports for copper and fiber. ● TACACS+, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1x, HTTPS, and SSH to enhance network security. ● Supports MXstudio for easy, visualized industrial network management. ● Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (recover time < 20 ms @ 250 switches), RSTP/ STP, and MSTP for network redundancy. ● V-ON™ ensures millisecond-level multicast data and video network recovery. ● EtherNet/ IP, PROFINET, and Modbus/ TCP protocols supported for device management and monitoring.

Axis Introduces Durable Fixed Domes Including stainless models, exceptional light sensitivity and wide dynamic range

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xis Communications has updated its AXIS Q35 Network Camera Series with models based on the latest image sensor technology and enhanced processing including Lightfinder technology, resulting in exceptional light sensitivity and Wide Dynamic Range – Forensic Capture. Moreover, two new models with marine-grade, electropolished and coated stainless steel casing and nylon transparent dome are offered to withstand the corrosive effect of seawater and chemicals.

“Our great AXIS Q35 Series is de-

signed for critical video surveillance installations, and with the new and updated models, we are significantly strengthening its light sensitivity and WDR capabilities.” says Petra Bennermark, Global Product Manager, Axis Communications, “The new stainless steel cameras expand our offering for healthcare, industrial facilities such as food or pharmaceutical production, and installations with exposure to seawater.

And all models offer Axis’ Zipstream technology, of course – for optimal compression with preserved image quality.”

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AXIS Q3505-V/-VE/-SVE Mk II models provide HDTV 1080p video at 30 fps with WDR, and 1080p at up to 60 fps or 720p at up to 120 fps with WDR disabled. They are available with wide

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or telephoto lens. AXIS Q3504-V/-VE cameras provide HDTV 720p at 30 fps with WDR, and up to 120 fps with WDR disabled. All new AXIS Q35 models offer remote zoom and focus capabilities as well as P-Iris control ensuring optimal depth of field, resolution, image contrast and clarity.

The new AXIS Q3504-V and Q3504-VE cameras, the updated AXIS Q3505-V Mk II and Q3505-VE Mk II as well as the new stainless AXIS Q3505SVE Mk II models (also named Mk II since they have the same camera performance inside) are available through Axis’ distribution channels.

Tyco Security Products Extends the Power of C•CURE 9000 with Mobile Go Reader Option T yco Security Products introduces the C•CURE Go Reader from Software House, which brings access control capabilities into more environments through the ease of a mobile application.

Using an Android tablet or phone, the C•CURE Go Reader pairs with a multi-technology read head to mimic a full-fledged iSTAR controller door, turning it into a mobile card reader or virtual door, complete with schedules, clearances and holidays. This can be used at locations where an actual accesscontrolled doorway may not be possible, such as construction and event sites and other remote or temporary locations.

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C•CURE Go Reader works with multiple card technologies, including Proximity, MIFARE CSN, MIFARE sector, iCLASS sector and others.

Operating as a ‘door’ within the C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform, users can validate cards either to the C•CURE 9000 server while online, or in offline mode using a cached database. The C•CURE Go Reader can also be used in emergencies to handle mustering duties at temporary sites or for more everyday activities, such as performing roll calls for buses and field trips. All online and offline activity is logged within

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C•CURE 9000.

“There are many scenarios where users want to control access, but don’t have the capability to install a traditional reader. With the flexibility of the C•CURE Go Reader, an Android smartphone or tablet now can become that door, heightening the level of security provided and bringing a wide range of activities to an out-of-the-way site,” said Rick Focke, Senior Product Manager, Software House, Tyco Security Products.

Software House security and event management systems are part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company. Software House’s innovative C•CURE 9000 software portfolio combines with a suite of reliable controllers to provide the most powerful security and event management in the industry. Add an unsurpassed integration platform that allows customers to integrate seamlessly with critical business applications, and it’s easy to see why Software House solutions are ideal for security-critical applications.

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Sony’s New High Sensitivity Network Cameras with Exmor R™ CMOS Sensors The eight new cameras provide cutting-edge image capture technology with minimum illumination of 0.006 lux

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ony’s latest line-up, the sixth generation (G6) network cameras, comprising eight new Full-HD video security cameras that deliver on the ever increasing demand for greater image clarity the video security market requires.

The new G6 cameras include: ● V-series: SNC-VB640, SNCVB642D, SNC-VM641, SNCVM642R ● E-series: SNC-EB640, SNCEB642R, SNC-EM641, SNCEM642R Using advanced imaging technology, Sony’s G6 cameras offer security professionals clear detail and higher visibility with excellent low-light sensitivity, ideal for a wide range of demanding applications, including city, transport and commercial surveillance.

Further displaying Sony´s heritage in core technologies, the latest G6 cameras are equipped with high performance image sensors, lenses and image processors. They can capture images beyond the reach of conventional security cameras, providing security professionals with better visibility and greater accuracy.

This improved sensitivity is made possible with Sony’s Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and eXcellent Dynamic Noise Reduction (XDNR™). The technologies offer optimum clarity with noise and ghost free images, allowing the new cameras to achieve the minimum illumination figure of 0.006 lux (30IRE), 0.01(50IRE). With the high sensitivity,

colour integrity of images is maintained even in poorly-lit conditions allowing operators ease of identification. This low light capability is especially invaluable in applications such as city surveillance at night, which is increasingly common and a fast-growing area of demand in the security industry.

Security professionals can now capture objects in the dark from a distance of up to 100m with the V-series and up to 60m with the E-series network cameras.

This extended range is possible thanks to the Exmor R™ sensor. Together with the powerful integrated IR illuminator, the cameras are able to capture highquality IR images without overexposure.

This industry-leading feature equips security personnel with more accurate and insightful imagery, encouraging swift and intelligent decisions.

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E-series is equipped with a stronger feature set. The SD card is a back-up option in the event of network outage where the camera loses connection. It can continue recording while the connection is being restored, providing security personnel peace of mind.

Further, the new E-series now supports 2-way audio features, providing users with remote intercom and audio recording functionality in a cost effective package, wherever it is needed.

These new features of Sony’s V and E-series range not only provide enhanced imaging technology, but also incorporate the same User Interface, usability and Network Video Management Software connectivity that is present in Sony’s existing solutions.

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shimura, General Manager, Business & Industrial Solutions Marketing Division, Professional Solutions Company (PSAP), Sony Electronics Asia Pacific, “Investing in these technologies is all

about meeting the changing needs of our customers, which is why these new solutions have been designed with features that help users improve accuracy and make quicker decisions, from im-

proved visibility in low light to increased range.”

Sony’s latest G6 cameras are planned to be available in Asia Pacific from March 2017 onwards.

New Device Pack Supports Video ‘On the Move’ and Secure Audio Solutions Device Pack 8.9 for Milestone XProtect documents support for Digital Barriers EdgeVis Live low latency, wireless video streaming system as well as HTTPS-encrypted audio data

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ilestone Systems has released Device Pack 8.9 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect video solutions. The last device pack issue of 2016 provides verifications of compatibility and support for more than 150 new security devices and features being published today. The pack includes three major highlights:

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etwork cameras are increasingly gathering and analyzing audio data as well as video. Milestone now ensures audio data streams can be securely delivered to XProtect and synchronized

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with video evidence. Sound analytics is increasingly being deployed to add intelligence at the edge. So, for example some cameras record audio and analyze voices in view for aggression. Raised or angry voices can be picked up by the camera’s built-in microphone and alerts sent to operators.

Digital Barriers EdgeVis support

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igital Barriers EdgeVis provides real-time video streaming even over low bandwidth wireless networks.

It is ideal for delivering video from moving vehicles such as buses, trains, ambulances or from high-value but dif-

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ficult-to-protect assets such as oil pipelines and power substations. It works by dynamically adjusting image resolution in line with bandwidth availability. Also the solution from Digital Barriers adds encryption and cyber security to secure the video over public networks.

AXIS XP40-Q1765 explosion protected PTZ network camera support

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xis’ XP40-Q7165 cameras are deployed heavily in onshore and offshore oil and gas platforms, as well as in marine and heavy industrial environments. Its SAE 316L stainless steel housing is certified for hazardous areas, as required by ATEX and IECEx standards. The XP40-Q7165’s housing prevents any sparks or explosions inside the housing from escaping and igniting gases in the surrounding air. This fits with Milestone’s declared focus of deepening support for Milestone community partners manufacturing devices designed to help secure critical infrastructure facilities.

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HID Global Introduces Simple and Fast Solution for Visitor Management

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ID Global’s new EasyLobby® Solo visitor management system for small- to medium-sized organizations is seeking a simple yet robust solution to automate managing the daily flow of visitors. The affordable offering includes best-in-class functionality based on HID Global’s proven enterprise-class EasyLobby Secure visitor Management (SVM™) solution for larger organizations.

“Today, many organizations are seeking to transition from manually checking visitors in and out using paper-and-pen log books, to a streamlined solution that increases security by better managing who is entering and leaving the premises,” said Nils Wahlander, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Physical Access Control with HID Global, “Our new EasyLobby Solo solution addresses this need and goes a long way to immediately set a tone of professionalism, establishing

● More secure solution with best-in-class registration, credentialing and reporting processes. ● Highly efficient, easy and affordable way to transition to digital visitor registration. ● Sets a more professional tone by eliminating the need for traditional paper-and-pen visitor logs. a positive first impression for visitors.”

EasyLobby Solo makes it possible for organizations to smoothly transition from a multi-stage guestbook process to a digital solution managed from a single workstation. In addition to facilitating a more professional image and increasing security, the solution provides easy registration and check-in, and makes it possible to quickly generate visitor reports

to satisfy compliance and audit requirements.

Additional EasyLobby Solo features: ● Standalone solution with an embedded database, eliminating the need for access control integration, external database connections, or enterprise pre-registration tools and setup. ● Easy to set up, learn and use with its intuitive registration process that reduces the amount of time needed to check visitors in and out. ● Optional self-registration via tablet, featuring a simple user interface. ● Visitor information is securely stored within the application and can be emailed to first responders in emergency situations.

EasyLobby Solo works with all HID Global printers and a range of ID scanners; it can also issue badge credentials in a variety of formats. EasyLobby Solo is available now.

Arecont Vision® Releases SurroundVideo® G5 Mini Panoramic Camera Series

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recont Vision® has expanded their popular SurroundVideo® panoramic indoor/ outdoor camera series with fifth generation models that deliver important new features in a smaller size.

These compact SurroundVideo G5 Mini cameras are the latest addition to the

ground-breaking SurroundVideo multisensor panoramic family.

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apixel (12 or 20MP) resolution at double the frame rate of previous models.

The G5 Mini is also approximately 50% smaller than previous SurroundVideo models.

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ramic megapixel cameras and has maintained its market leadership through continued innovation and development.

Not only can a single, high definition SurroundVideo camera replace multiple pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) or fixed-view cameras, but it does so while enhancing video coverage and situational awareness.

Even more important is that reducing the number of cameras through the use of SurroundVideo lessens both project costs and complexity.

The SurroundVideo series is currently in its fifth generation, with tens of thousands of successful customer installations around the globe. SurroundVideo cameras are typically mounted on walls, ceilings, rooftops, corners, light poles, and emergency call boxes.

Users can view each sensor of a SurroundVideo G5 Mini megapixel camera

individually or cumulatively in a full 180º or 360º panoramic view. SurroundVideo panoramic cameras are factory-aligned with a slight image overlap as a means to ensure that nothing is ever missed in the field of view. 12MP WDR-equipped models offer up to 100dB at full resolution for an optimal image, even in extremely varied lighting conditions. SurroundVideo cameras additionally feature four individual day/night mechanical IR cut filters in order to provide the highest image quality at any time of day.

The entire Made in USA SurroundVideo series is subjected to, and certified by, rigorous dust, water, and impact tests while under strict manufacturing quality control. SurroundVideo cameras offer an extended operating range and are ideal for indoor, outdoor, and vandal-prone applications.

“Arecont Vision SurroundVideo multi-sensor megapixel cameras continue to be the go-to solution for knowledgeable systems integrators around the world due to the demonstrated performance, proven reliability, and outstanding cost-efficiency of the entire series,” said Brad Donaldson, Arecont Vision’s VP of Product Development, “The

smaller size of the new SurroundVideo G5 Mini models, combined with double the frame rate of earlier models, will significantly benefit our customers.”

SurroundVideo series cameras also offer advanced streaming capabilities.

They are designed on the Arecont Vision highly efficient H.264 encoding platform to deliver high quality video without straining the network. Power can be supplied by either a single Power-over Ethernet (PoE) compliant network cable, or by an 18-48V DC/ 24V AC power supply.

The camera interface allows for intuitive, fast, and easy configuration, while the convenient AV IP Utility tool enables users to quickly configure or update one or multiple cameras simultaneously.

SurroundVideo cameras are integrated with the industry’s leading video management systems (VMS) and network video recorders (NVR) through the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program and its MegaLab™ testing facility and knowledge center. The result is the best-possible integration for surveillance projects, and most Technology Partner Program VMS/ NVR members further reduce project costs by charging only a single camera license for a foursensor SurroundVideo camera.

QNAP and Platform9 Join Forces to Provide a Hybrid Cloud Solution with OpenStack Q

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ploy and use across OpenStack environments. Platform9’s managed OpenStack solution enables OpenStack users to use QNAP NAS for compact, highly-reliable on-premises data storage.

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izing the business value of OpenStack for managing production workloads, particularly in hybrid cloud environments,” said Adam Ulfers, VP of Sales at Platform9, “Our integration with QNAP allows us to better meet the demand of

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a fast-growing global market for OpenStack-as-a-service offerings to better manage cloud infrastructure.”

“The release of the QNAP and Platform9 joint solution is very exciting!

While deploying, managing, and updating pure OpenStack environments can be difficult and time-consuming, the integration of the QNAP Cinder driver in Platform9's OpenStack-as-a-service provides a simple way to deploy OpenStack for production environments,” said Meiji Chang, General Manager of QNAP, “Businesses can keep their data on-premises on QNAP storage, and use Platform9 to seamlessly manage their infrastructure.”

Platform9 for OpenStack management platform

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ith its flexibility, security and reduced costs, businesses are increasingly adopting OpenStack for their IT infrastructure to implement hybrid cloud deployments. Platform9’s OpenStack-as-a-service solution pro-

vides simple, open, and enterprise-ready services to enable instant deployment of OpenStack environments. Now, businesses can easily configure QNAP NAS as block storage supporting their OpenStack environment.

QNAP NAS as OpenStack storage

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ith the QNAP Cinder driver (which is fully integrated in Platform9) users can easily add the Block Storage Role on some of their compute nodes from the Platform9 management

interface without needing to manually install the driver. Besides the streamlined deployment process, the Compute Nodes can utilize the space on QNAP’s Enterprise ZFS NAS (an enterprisegrade storage providing active-active High Availability, snapshots, data deduplication and compression) and QNAP’s business-class NAS series for powerful and feature-rich storage solutions.

Enterprise ZFS NAS and TESx85U series are configurable for Platform9’s OpenStack-based private cloud solution.

FLIR Launches Second Generation

Meridian Network Video Recorder Latest all-in-one NVR offers advanced embedded enterprise video management features for small and medium business users

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LIR Systems, Inc has launched the second generation of the FLIR Meridian Network Video Recorder (NVR).

An all-in-one video surveillance recording system, the second generation product adds a built-in 8-port PoE switch and dual monitor display functionality.

Ideal for small to medium enterprise security systems, the FLIR Meridian NVR’s new built-in 8-port PoE switchand external 8-port PoE switch options allows you to connect up to 24 cameras.

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comes pre-configured with FLIR’s Video Management Software (VMS), supports FLIR’s enterprise visible and thermal security cameras, third-party access control systems, and video analytics. When

used with the FLIR Quasar and FLIR Ariel visible cameras, FLIR’s adaptive streaming technology allows customers to stream resolutions up to 4K and store 30 days of continuous high-definition

(HD) recording.

“The improved FLIR Meridian NVR offers enterprise-grade video surveillance and faster integration outof-the-box,” said John Distelzweig, Vice President and General Manager of FLIR’s Security segment, “Coupled with our versatile, pre-loaded VMS software, the FLIR Meridian NVR delivers superior video management for smaller, yet equally critical security installations.”

The new Meridian NVR is now available worldwide through FLIR security sales channels.

Farpointe Adds Laser Engraving Option to Access Control Credentials Laser engraving adds incremental branding opportunities and an extra level of security

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arpointe Data recently announced that security system access control manufacturers, integrators and dealers can order proximity and smart card credentials with tactile laser engraving.

Whether clamshell, printable, printable with magnetic stripe card or key ring

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or disc tag, Farpointe will permanently laser engrave logos and text, URLs, signature blocks, messaging, other graphics or whatever the manufacturer, integrator or end customer wants.

“Many system manufacturers, integrators and dealers find that monochromatic credential laser engraving is helpful in building their brand and encouraging credential re-orders,” relates Scott Lindley, Farpointe Data president, “Laser engraving provides a longer lasting, much cleaner appearance than dye sublimation printing. It remains for the lifetime of the card.”

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spread in its use. Historically, dye transfer has been the preferred method for adding graphics on identification cards but laser engraving is quickly surpassing it worldwide.

Laser engraving lets security systems manufacturers, integrators and dealers mark access cards and tags permanently, creating an extra level of security by ensuring their credentials are safe from fraud with a tamper-proof solution.

The extremely high quality tactile images and text can be highly individualized for each customer’s or organization's needs while meeting security standards imposed by national and international law.

The laser printing option is available from Farpointe now.

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Cayuga R9: Turning the Flood of Data into a Flow of Information

Video systems are becoming ever larger and more complex – and they often create a veritable flood of image data that makes it difficult for security personnel to identify threats in time.

Modern video analysis tools provide a remedy by drawing attention to relevant events, thereby enabling rapid response

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ith SeeTec Analytics Server 3D, a new server-based image analysis module for SeeTec Cayuga is now available for securing buildings and outdoor areas. It automatically detects events such as trespassing or climbing over a fence on the basis of different analysis scenarios, thereby reliably eliminating interferences such as shadows or weather conditions. Thanks to the full integration in SeeTec Cayuga, all camera models available there can also be used for video analysis. Since the analytics is operated directly on the video management server and integrated using shared memory, system resources are efficiently used and network bandwidth is saved.

Especially for installers and integrators, SeeTec Analytics Server 3D offers a number of additional advantages: While many other video analytics systems require a large number of parameters to be defined or adapted for the correct detection of objects and events, the SeeTec solution can be deployed easily and quickly by just one person using auto calibration. In addition, the supplied graphical planning tool helps to determine the optimal camera positions and viewing angles. In addition to the serverbased video analysis, SeeTec Cayuga R9 has also expanded its support for thirdparty products. Via the SeeTec Analytics Interface, two additional video analysis products for use on Axis cameras can

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now be connected to SeeTec Cayuga: Digital Barriers SafeZone-edge and Axis Perimeter Defender.

One further feature SeeTec Cayuga R9 provides for the increasing size of video projects – especially for systems that are spread over multiple sites or across a branch network. Here access to archive recordings can often only take place via narrow-band networks, for example via DSL connections. However, the image data is mostly stored on the server in high quality and resolution (e.g., Full HD or 4k), which is why a smooth playback of those video recordings is technically not possible in these cases. In SeeTec Cayuga R9, the Transcoded Playback can help: It allows the definition and transmission of video streams with reduced resolution, quality and frame rate according to the SecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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available bandwidth. This allows uninterrupted playback even in narrow-band networks, with the recorded picture material always being preserved in its original quality.

Especially to improve the usability with high-resolution monitors the user interface has been thoroughly revised in SeeTec Cayuga R9. For example, larger fonts provide better readability and redesigned icons allow a more intuitive system operation. The color scheme has also been made clearer for screens with a low contrast ratio. The SeeTec Mobile Client for Android-based tablets and smartphones has been redesigned in contemporary material design, too.

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activate video streams at the touch of a button, for example, to disable video surveillance in a conference area for the duration of a meeting. The handling of the image data on the SeeTec Cayuga

server is completely interrupted, so they are neither provided for live view nor recorded in the archive. However, the network connection to the camera remains – so a quick reactivation of the monitor-

ing is possible at any time.

Last but not least SeeTec Cayuga R9 provides new integrations of cameras and devices such as a Smart Driver for Bosch cameras.

Latest Bullet Resistant Vest also Protects From Full Contact Shots and TASER O

fficial test reports now confirm PPSS Group’s new NIJ Std 0101.06 Level IIIA bullet resistant vests also offer protection from full contact shots, which form a fundamental part of the infamously stringent German Police as well as FBI Body Armor Test Protocol.

Being clearly delighted Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Group said, “Launching our new NIJ Std 0101.06 Level IIIA bullet resistant vest today is a truly special event in itself, but knowing our body armour also protect from full contact shots means we have once again significantly improved the personal safety of those who serve and protect our countries and citizens.”

“Too many law enforcement officers are being shot by their own firearms from extremely close range. Understanding this particular risk was crucial during the development phase of our new high performance body armour.”

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Tokarev Ball 7.62x25mm and Makarov 9x18mm, handgun rounds primarily used in the Russian Federation and Eastern European countries.

This advanced design has been successfully tested against a general issue TASER® device, which was recently conducted in a realistic operational setting – with no effect on the wearer. The wearer was not incapacitated by the Taser discharge nor suffered any effects of the device.

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with a high level of comfort, improved flexibility, and substantially reduced Back Face Deformation (BFD).

Tony Welsh, COO of PPSS Group highlights the firm’s commitment, “We really are devoted to our continuous research and development. Our ambitious goal was to develop one of the best and operationally most sensible bullet resistant vests, and it is now clear that we have successfully reached our objective.

“There is no question about it – this standard is without any doubt the single most important ballistic resistance standard in the world. The latest is also the most stringent and most important version of it.”

A NIJ Std 0101.06 tested and certified body armour ultimately means increased protection for the wearer. It means reassurance and peace of mind knowing that a body armour is based on the very latest design and manufacturing capabilities and technologies.

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Senstar Introduces

New Version of FiberPatrol-ZR Longer detection capability provides customers with more protection options

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enstar has announced a new version of FiberPatrol-ZR, its zone-reporting fiber optic fence-mounted intrusion detection system. The new version doubles the detection capabilities of the original system to 5 km (3.1 mi) per processor.

“This new version of FiberPatrolZR provides additional perimeter length options for customers looking to secure their sites with proven fiber optic sensor technology,” said Product Manager Stewart Dewar, “It combines the costeffectiveness of a zone-reporting system with most of the performance capabilities and features of a more expensive long-range fiber optic system.”

FiberPatrol-ZR shares many features with Senstar’s FiberPatrol-PR sys-

tem optimized for long perimeters, including dual sensing channels enabling a cut immune configuration. The system has a reduced nuisance alarm rate because it can differentiate between disturbances caused by real intrusions and environmental disturbances such as wind and rain. FiberPatrol-ZR can detect and accurately locate intrusions to the zone even when there are multiple simultaneous intrusions or in the presence of spatially-distributed environmental noise that would mask the detection capability of other long-range fiber optic sensors.

Compared to hardware-zone systems that require zone start/ end modules and/ or breakout boxes to define zone boundaries, FiberPatrol-ZR uses

optical time-domain reflectometry to accurately determine the location of intrusions and then creates virtual zones in software. The result is a centralized sensor unit with only a continuous run of fiber optic cable on the fence, dramatically reducing installation cost and time.

Senstar has been manufacturing, selling and supporting the world’s largest portfolio of perimeter intrusion detection sensor technologies for 35 years and is also a leading provider of personal duress solutions. Senstar products can be found around the world in more than 80 countries, in tens of thousands of sites including borders, ports, military and government, oil and gas, correctional, and other critical sites.

Artesyn Launches 700 Watt Power Output Half Brick DC-DC Converter Module with 28V Output

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rtesyn Embedded Technologies has launched a new 700 watt half brick dc-dc converter module, the ADH700 series. The first model available offers a 28V nominal output and is designed to support the popular use of LDMOS technology used in high power wireless base station (BTS) deployments. LDMOS stands for laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor and is a dominant device technology used in high-power

RF power amplifier (PA) applications for cellular infrastructure.

The ADH700 series nominal 28V model can deliver up to 28A output current and offers a wide trim range of 14V to 33V. Housed in the industry standard half-brick format (2.4x2.3 inches or 61.0x57.9 mm) the ADH700 series is just 0.5 inch or 12.7 mm high.

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ciency and a wide input range of 36 to 65V. An aluminum baseplate structure gives ADH700 series modules excellent thermal performance. The 28V model can operate between minus 40 and plus 85 degrees Celsius ambient temperature, and can continue to operate at full power up to 100 degrees Celsius baseplate temperature – all without air cooling. The conversion technology employs 280 kHz fixed47

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frequency switching to help minimize external EMI filtering requirements.

Other features include remote enable, remote output sense and trim with protection features such as input under voltage lockout, output overcurrent protection, output over voltage protec-

tion, and over temperature protection.

No minimum load requirement helps to increase reliability and contributes to an MTBF of 2 million hours (calculated according to Telcordia SR-3322006).

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. For more than 40 years, customers have trusted Artesyn to help them accelerate time-to-market and reduce risk with cost-effective advanced network computing and power conversion solutions. Artesyn has over 20,000 employees worldwide across ten engineering centers of excellence, four world-class manufacturing facilities, and global sales and support offices.

Pelco by Schneider Electric VideoXpert VMS Honored as 2016 Top Technology Innovation P

elco by Schneider Electric’s VideoXpert Video Management System (VMS) has been selected as one of Security Sales & Integration’s 2016 Top 30 Technology Innovations. The annual award highlights solutions that provide resellers with features that build business opportunities and increase revenue streams.

The VideoXpert platform was chosen for its technology innovation, citing the platform’s ability to streamline deployments for systems integrators.

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effective decisions in the event of an emergency. VideoXpert integrates with a number of systems, including video analytics and surveillance, license plate recognition, point of sale, and event/ alarm management. The platform is ideal for large enterprise organizations, such as airports and seaports, oil and gas production facilities, casinos and gaming, and Safe City applications.

For more than a decade, Security Sales & Integration’s technology editors have handpicked the industry’s most unique compilation of products and solutions aimed at delivering the most value to integrators, dealers and end users.

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of the most interesting and intriguing market offerings to support installing and monitoring systems providers’ quest for success.

“We’ve seen the rise in market demand for a platform that can achieve greater situational awareness by integrating multiple systems into a single, user-friendly system, and VideoXpert delivers this rich capability,” said Jason Spielfogel, Director of Product Management, Pelco by Schneider Electric, “The award from SSI reinforces the value that VideoXpert delivers to systems integrators, allowing resellers to specify the best solution for enterprise organizations to protect valuable assets, employees and customers.”

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Western Digital Launches the First WDBranded SATA Client Solid State Drives

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estern Digital Corporation recently announced the first WDbranded SATA client SSDs, the WD Blue® and WD Green® solid state drives (SSDs). The new additions are in sync and complement the company’s industry leading family of hard drives for PCs and workstations, providing a full portfolio of WD storage devices for virtually any application.

The SSDs are a definitive solution for building DIY PCs, extending the life of current PCs and upgrading the present storage. The WD Blue and WD Green SSDs also have the capability to boast near-maximum speed of SATA drives, among the best-in-class endurance and MTTF and WD Functional Integrity

Testing (F.I.T.) Lab certification, resulting in quick boot times and increased program responsiveness.

Consumers will greatly benefit from the combination of reliable storage coupled with an industry-leading 1.75M hours MTTF. This is accompanied with reduced power and less heat when compared to HDDs. Both drives include free, downloadable, WD SSD Dashboard software, which allows continuous performance and capacity monitoring. The new SSD offering is apt for consumers who are looking for instanton responsiveness, durability, low power consumption, and ultra-thin, ultramobile form factors.

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120 GB to 1 TB, collectively, these drives come in both 2.5-inch/ 7mm case or M.2 2280 form factors.

Khwaja Saifuddin, Senior Sales Director – South Asia, Middle East and Africa, Western Digital said, “We are proud to introduce the first WD branded SATA client SSDs to deliver competitive performance, leading-edge realiability and capacity benefits to our customers.

They are designed to drive SSD adoption in mainstream computing platforms for both corporate and end consumers.

We believe the newly introduced WD Blue and WD Green Solid State Drives will perfectly anwser our customers significant demand for a flash based storage option.”

TDSi’s New GARDiS Range Grabs Visitor Attention at Expoprotection in Paris Visitors from across Europe and Africa show keen interest in the latest security solutions

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ntegrated security manufacturer TDSi’s new range of GARDiS software was the star attraction on the company’s stand at Expoprotection 2016 in Paris this month. TDSi’s appearance at the show drew large crowds from across France and Europe, as well further afield, with visitors from countries including Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Monaco, Ivory Coast and Hungary.

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velopment Manager, Mica Negrilic, who led the team on the stand at the event commented, “Expoprotection was an exciting event again this year, both for visitors and also for us exhibitors!

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evolving market demands.”

Mica continued, “Being web-based, the GARDiS range offers the greatest flexibility, but also the highest levels of security. It features full ONVIF Profile A and C compliance and is also highly compatible with a wide range of security systems from other suppliers – which makes it perfectly future-proof and an ideal investment for any security operator.”

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Expoprotection follows a busy year for TDSi, with other highly successful appearances at IFSEC Southeast Asia in Kuala Lumpur and IFSEC International in London – both of which, enjoyed significantly increased stand visitor numbers.

With many big names from the French and wider security markets appearing at the show, Expoprotection is a particularly important event for the TDSi French office, which is based in Noisy-le-Grand near Paris.

Mica added, “It’s fair to say the best providers to the French security market appear at Expoprotection and it is the

perfect opportunity to investigate the latest technology and trends. For our team, it was also an ideal chance to meet with our partners and customers face to face.

This is vital when it comes to fully understanding what the market wants and is a key driver in our ongoing technology development.”

Along with GARDiS, TDSi also showcased its wide range of fully integrated security systems – including its powerful MICROgarde controllers and highly flexible but secure DIGIgarde PLUS readers (which offer PIN, card and fingerprint identification all in

the same unit). Additionally, TDSi also spoke to visitors about its enterprise solutions, and the powerful integration possibilities between its own software products – including EXgarde security management and VUgarde CCTV VMS. Mica concluded, “Expoprotection is a great barometer of not only the French, but also the wider European and North African security markets, so the busy event demonstrated just how much interest there is from this important sector.

We very much look forward to seeing our partners and customers again next year.”

LENSEC will Demonstrate Perspective VMS™ at Intersec 2017 LENSEC representatives show new features of Perspective Video Management Software

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ENSEC, a pioneer in IP video surveillance software, is presenting new features available in their enterprise software, Perspective VMS™. LENSEC representatives will be in Dubai, UAE in January for Intersec 2017.

Perspective VMS is a browser-based, thin client software that delivers surveillance video and security information to customers from IP cameras and devices.

The latest release of software builds on the intuitive platform for end-users and security administrators. LENSEC has added many news features to the latest software release. Customers continue to rely on many features that are valuable to their security program: ● Browser-based: The software is accessible in a thin client application 50

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and operates in any computer environment (PC or Mac).

Map-based navigation: Users can custom-configure maps and zoom to areas of interest within the map view.

Multiple layers of maps may be nested to create comprehensive site maps.

Camera dock: The feature provides a configurable bank of cameras on your camera view. A new feature includes quick loading all cameras on a map into the camera dock.

Video tagging: Comprehensive tagging for commenting, sharing, and storing for quick retrieval of recorded video. Tags are searchable within the global search tool.

Equipment integration: Perspective VMS includes integration of 3rd par-

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ty software such as access control, video analytics, and more. ● User-friendly interface: PVMS includes neighboring cameras, fastfind motion tracking, global search, video tagging, camera dock, custom maps, active directory integration, and more.

Founded in 1998, LENSEC is an industry leading provider of IP-based video surveillance solutions for many vertical markets including local governments and school campuses, healthcare facilities, commercial properties, critical infrastructure, and more.

LENSEC’s Perspective VMS enables secure remote access and real-time collaboration with first responders during security events.

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How OSDP Will Help Security Professionals More consistency, heightened security and overall better integration among different manufacturers’ devices

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he Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is a communication standard adopted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) that lets security equipment, such as card and biometric readers from one company interface easily with control panels and equipment from another manufacturer. In other words, OSDP fosters interoperability among security devices. It also adds sophistication and security benefits through features such as bi-directional communication and read/ write capabilities.

A two-way channel paves the way for forward-looking security applications such as the handling of advanced smartcard technology, PKI, and mobile device access. Not only does it provide a concise set of commonly used commands and responses, it eliminates guesswork, since encryption and authentication are predefined. How will that impact security equipment manufacturers, integrators and users?

Here's one example. For years, Wiegand has been the industry standard but it is no longer inherently secure due to its original obscure and non-standard nature. Plus, the multiple definitions associated with the Wiegand name have created confusion over the years. OSDP moves us forward.

OSDP helps ensure that numerous manufacturers’ products will work with

each other. Interoperability can be achieved regardless of system architecture. For instance, the specification can handle smartcards by constantly monitoring wiring to protect against attack threats and serves as a solution for highend 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 has released tools that will ensure that these numbers continue to grow.

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Scott Lindley President, Farpointe Data

OSDP control panel or acts as a message sniffer between two ‘real’ OSDP devices. The test tool runs on several widely available and low-to-no-cost platforms and hardware. It reduces physical barriers to achieving interoperability such as shipping prototypes to numerous vendors for testing. The underlying source code, also available, is another aspect of the tool that can be leveraged by device manufacturers in developing their OSDP interoperable products.

Because it is backed by the SIA, there is confidence OSDP is going to become very visible. It is recommended that those dealing with smart security in any format will want to start incorporating the use of the OSDP standard in their equipment and systems.

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NIST Device for Detecting Subatomic-Scale Motion

Has Potential Robotics, Homeland Security Applications

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cientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new device that measures the motion of super-tiny particles traversing distances almost unimaginably small – shorter than the diameter of a hydrogen atom, or less than onemillionth the width of a human hair.

Not only can the handheld device sense the atomic-scale motion of its tiny parts with unprecedented precision, but the researchers have devised a method to mass produce the highly sensitive measuring tool.

It’s relatively easy to measure small movements of large objects but much more difficult when the moving parts are on the scale of nanometers, or billionths of a meter. The ability to accurately measure tiny displacements of microscopic bodies has applications in sensing trace amounts of hazardous biological or chemical agents, perfecting the movement of miniature robots, accurately deploying airbags and detecting extremely weak sound waves traveling through thin films.

The researchers measured subatomic-scale motion in a gold nanoparticle. They did this by engineering a small air gap, about 15 nanometers in width, between the gold nanoparticle and a gold sheet. This gap is so small that laser light cannot penetrate it.

However, the light energized surface plasmons – the collective, wave-like motion of groups of electrons confined Schematic shows laser light interacting with a plasmonic gap resonator, a miniature device designed at NIST to measure with unprecedented precision to travel along the the nanoscale motions of nanoparticles. An incident laser beam (pink beam at boundary between left) strikes the resonator, which consists of two layers of gold separated by an air gap. The top gold layer is embedded in an array of tiny cantilevers (violet) the gold surface and – vibrating devices resembling a miniature diving board. When a cantilever moves, it changes the width of the air gap, which, in turn, changes the intensity the air. of the laser light reflected from the resonator. The modulation of the light The researchers reveals the displacement of the tiny cantilever. exploited the light’s Credit: Brian Roxworthy, NIST/ CNST 52

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wavelength, the distance between successive peaks of the light wave. With the right choice of wavelength, or equivalently, its frequency, the laser light causes plasmons of a particular frequency to oscillate back and forth, or resonate, along the gap, like the reverberations of a plucked guitar string. Meanwhile, as the nanoparticle moves, it changes the width of the gap and, like tuning a guitar string, changes the frequency at which the plasmons resonate.

The interaction between the laser light and the plasmons is critical for sensing tiny displacements from nanoscale particles, notes Aksyuk. Light can’t easily detect the location or motion of an object smaller than the wavelength of the laser, but converting the light to plasmons overcomes this limitation. Because the plasmons are confined to the tiny gap, they are more sensitive than light is for sensing the motion of small objects like the gold nanoparticle.

The amount of laser light reflected back from the plasmon device reveals the width of the gap and the motion of the nanoparticle. Suppose, for example, that the gap changes – due to the motion of the nanoparticle – in such a way that the natural frequency, or resonance, of the plasmons more closely matches the frequency of the laser light. In that case, the plasmons are able to absorb more energy from the laser light, and less light is reflected.

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nique in a practical device, Aksyuk and Roxworthy embedded the gold nanoparticle in a microscopic-scale mechanical structure – a vibrating cantilever, sort of a miniature diving board – that was a few micrometers long, made of silicon nitride. Even when they’re not set in motion, such devices never sit perfectly still, but vibrate at high frequency, jostled by the random motion of their molecules at room temperature. Even though the amplitude of the vibration was tiny – moving subatomic distances – it was easy to detect with the new plasmonic technique. Similar, though typically larger, mechanical structures are commonly used for both scientific measurements and practical sensors; for example, detecting motion and orientation in cars and smartphones. The NIST scientists hope their new way of measuring motion at the nanoscale will help to further miniaturize and improve performance of

many such micromechanical systems.

“This architecture paves the way for advances in nanomechanical sensing,” the researchers write. “We can detect tiny motion more locally and precisely with these plasmonic resonators than any other way of doing it,” said Aksyuk.

The team’s fabrication approach allows production of some 25,000 of the These optical micrographs provide a top-down view of several plasmonic gap resonators and zoom in on a single device. Bottom right shows schematic of a devices on a com- single device. Credit: Brian Roxworthy, NIST/ CNST puter chip, with each device tailored to detect motion accord- thors of the new paper, work in NIST’s Center for Nanoscale Science and Teching to the needs of the manufacturer.

Roxworthy and Aksyuk, the two au- nology (CNST).

3 Lighting Tips to Reduce Property Damage and Vandalism C

ampus vandalism can cost institutions hundreds of thousands of dollars that could be better spent on beneficial programs and improvement initiatives. One of the highest-ranking factors contributing to activities such as vandalism and destruction of property is a lack of adequate lighting. Fortunately, by following a few, simple lighting tips, campuses can reduce property damage and focus time and money where it

should be.

1. Eliminate the cover of darkness

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s common sense would tell us, criminals prefer to have the cover of darkness when participating in illegal activity. But what if you could take that advantage away by simply placing a few lights in strategic locations around your property? Fortunately, it is just that simSecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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ple when working with a high quality, independent lighting source. Not only will an increase in lighting lower the chance of criminal activity in an area, it can also serve as a deterrent with the implementation of automated motion sensors.

2. Harness the power of LED lighting

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EDs are increasingly being used for types of lighting where the technology is proven in terms of en-

ergy saving. However, while their benefits in energy conservation are nothing less than impressive, the incredible savings experienced when it comes to application and maintenance costs are unmatched. In fact, users can save up to $731 per year per illuminator by switching to LED bulbs.

When it comes to security, LED based white-light illuminators deliver perfect white-light for use with color cameras.

LED white-light simulates daylight unlike the more standard incandescent sources, and it will illuminate your images, brightening any chosen area.

Whether you want to deter potential problems or offer support in darkened areas, this is a great solution.

3. Specify your light angle to match your camera lens angle

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ust as many other things are optimized for best performance, it is crucial to ensure that your angle of illumination should match your camera and lens angles. If your angle is too narrow, the camera will see bright spots in the middle of your scene and create excessive contrast between light and dark.

One great way to get the most out of your independent illuminators, in regards to area coverage, is through the use of mounting brackets. For example, a dual mounting bracket has the ability to provide adjustable illumination by doubling your illumination angle up to 240 degrees or increasing the distance up to 40%. This technology can be particularly valuable when used for lighting associated with PTZ dome cameras, as integrated dome camera lighting cannot be fitted to move in sync with the camerasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; motions.

Why Improper Networking Jeopardizes Video Surveillance Data N

etworking is the backbone of any video surveillance system. While servers, workstations, and cameras remain vital, the best network switches reduce outages, grant quicker access to information, and easily integrate new communication channels and applications. Yet, when the server begins to drop frames, the first instinct of most system administrators is to drop cam54

era frame rate, resolution, bitrate, or even add more servers. The network equipment is often overlooked due to inexperience or lack of knowledge.

Nevertheless, improper networking can significantly increase the likelihood of data loss and video stoppage. Overcoming these two major obstacles will invariably increase the total performance of an IP video system.

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VMS application uninterrupted. Ensuring a lossless, end-to-end video feed relies upon proper network configuration.

While many IP surveillance networks rely on spanning tree or even PIM for redundant links, implementing these protocols can be complex and difficult to manage. They may offer multicast capability, but once they break, a specialized network engineer is required to fix any problems and perform ongoing maintenance. A simple network configuration like Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) significantly reduces video complexity allowing integrators to gain multicast capability while eliminating spanning tree and enabling millisecond convergence times when redundant links fail.

All too often, security integrators allow a specialized networking engineer to build an overly complex network that has numerous touch points including at the core. Unfortunately, all this creates is an increased risk of data loss to core components and operational expenses to maintain the network.

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ften mistakenly associated with underperforming servers, video surveillance data creates a bottleneck

within the network due to the immense load put on networking switches. Bandwidth, a limited resource, becomes overrun by the large volume of data and causes video feeds to go black or lag.

With a low tolerance for packet loss, video surveillance systems cannot afford to be down for long.

Network backhaul results when any of the choke points within a network become clogged with too much traffic causing insufficient bandwidth availability. Bottlenecks can be created using incompatible equipment or pairing older models with newer versions from the same vendor. A review of the uplinks in a network can find these issues before they cost integrators and end users too much time and money.

Storage design is another leading cause of data slowdowns.

When multiple gigabit storage devices connect to the same switch port to maximize bandwidth usage, performance problems will occur if all storage devices are active simultaneously.

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Networking solution â&#x20AC;&#x201C; shortest path bridging

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ynamic, agile, and resilient networking comes from eliminating network-wide provisioning and implementing simple end-point provisioning requiring only one or two lines of code. Such a solution reduces human error, increases deployment speed, and quickly adapts to camera changes. The BCDVideo Titan Networking Series powered by Avaya combines SPB and millisecond reconvergence to create an optimized networking solution for almost any surveillance project. The Titan switches provide exceptionally cost effective 10 Gigibit redundant solutions that allow video traffic to grow as newer bandwidth intensive cameras come online allowing the traffic to grow without the worry of bandwidth contention.

By simplifying the setup process and enabling multipath routing and bridging, millisecond recovery times for both unicast and multicast become possible. An integrated Virtual Router and Forwarding option cuts bandwidth concerns by isolating video surveillance traffic from the other corporate IT traffic while remaining on the same physical network.

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The Mathematics of Monitoring Gaseous Extinguishing Systems

By S P Hunter – CEO & MD

Applying mathematics

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he fire industry calling is a noble one – it uses scientific principles to enable its very existence. The fire industry, however, calculates fire engineering designs based on formulas that its technicians have no way of understanding or verifying are accurate. The industry needs a Resident Mathematician to en-

tion of the mathematics of them. Coltraco are at the vanguard of this in the fire industry.

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they are dynamic ones, and all dynamic systems under pressure need constant monitoring. Coltraco aims to be the lead technical authority in the monitoring of liquefied and non-liquefied clean agents during the life of the gaseous extinguishing system once it has been installed and commissioned.

lean agents are pressurised liquefied gases or non-liquefied gases that are pressurised on actuation. CO2 is permanently under 720 psi or 49 bar of pressure i.e., nearly 50 We achieve this times atmospheric pressure e achive this by our ability to (by comparison a cup of waestablish the liquid contents of ter at sea level exists at 1 bar liquefied clean agents – through ULor 14.5 psi). Its state chang- approved Portalevel™ MAX and the cones under increased tempera- stant monitoring system, Permalevel™ tures to one that is neither Multiplex. Once we do this we can esa liquid nor a gas. Gases tablish their weight and mass – through under pressure are often Portasteele™ Calculator (the world’s first effectively considered by the industry product capable of this). If we can monias single and passive cylinder columns tor their pressure too then we can moniof solid material from the perspective of their monitoring following installation. Whereas being under pressure and constantly changing under temperature they should be considered as active and dynamic systems requiring constant monitorThe Marine Industry is at the Forefront of Watertight Integrity Testing ing. These are not passive but the fire industry needs this technology too in gaseous fire systems and therefore, extinguishing systems

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sure that the formulas they use are correct. Fire engineers do not always understand the physical properties of the clean agents they use. Some do not wholly appreciate the impact of temperature on the state of an agent or its pressures.

Novec™ 1230 for instance is an organic compound which deteriorates quickly to a point of non-effectiveness if poorly handled and stored. These problems and many more can be solved in the fire industry by the application of fundamental scientific and engineering principles, but they can only be proved by the applica56

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Data Centres are protected by Clean Agent Systems not only for protection but also to ensure their vital business continuity

tor both the pressure of the gas above the liquefied agent such as in Novec™ 1230 and the pressure of non-liquefied gases such as Inergen or Nitrogen.

and warships and are now in service with others like the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard using this Naval technology that we pioneered and developed and continue to refine today. We can do the same for room integrity monitoring in the fire industry.

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into ones systems and monitoring ones systems.

The fire industry though still approaches the installation of a dynamic and pressurised fixed gaseous extinguishing system as if it needs no integration into a BMS other than to alert as to its actuation. Nor does it think it needs constant monitoring lest it reveals the underlying engineering risk of them. Can this be because good engineering is left unrewarded in the fire industry? Or might it be that the fire industry is more concerned to negate customer awareness of its need lest it reveals that pressurised systems do discharge and leak? These are needless concerns. All good engineering demands the monitoring of dynamic structures and a highly pressurised cylinder is a dynamic structure. It is designed to protect a critical infrastructure or asset. Without con-

data centre is expensive to build and maintain. It generates significant heat. Every bank with a branch netUltrasound ltrasound is merely sound beyond work has hundreds of them. The value our audible range. Dolphins and of them are very high but the value of whales can communicate at sea over their inability to sustain business conlong ranges as sound travels more effi- tinuity is far higher than their physical ciently through liquids than air. We use assets. Almost incalculathis principle to identify that difference ble. And yet insurers are in a cylinder containing liquefied agent. asked to underwrite them Consider ones ears as ‘the receiver’ and and the fire industry to deones mouth as the ‘transmitter.’ Sound liver their protection at the will arrive at ones ears at different times. cheapest price. Who today The reason though that we hear a uni- in the security industry tary sound is that our brain processes it would consider installing to one. This is what we do by processing an alarm system without the returning ultrasound. In the air bats monitoring its overall stanavigate by airborne ultrasound. We can tus, not only its actuation apply the same principle in room integ- and integrating the whole The Offshore Oil & Gas Sector concerns itself with Watertight Integrity rity. We are at the heart of the Royal Na- of it to the building manand Fire Extinguishing Systems for obvious reasons … vy’s efforts to maintain watertight integ- agement system with cenrity by the use of it in their submarines tral monitoring being an essential part stant monitoring a risk is generated in the of it? Who would build a very environment for which it is designed ship or offshore platform to reduce risk. The risk is not only to the and fit it with say power asset, but to the people who work in the generating auxiliary ma- asset and their ability to enable business chinery without installing continuity in the high value asset under emergency power systems risk. We aim to be the lead technical auor monitoring their condi- thority in the constant monitoring of gastion states? These are ba- eous extinguishing systems during the sic engineering principles life of the system once it is installed and Portalevel™ MAX delivers the liquid level content readings & ™ of building redundancy commissioned.

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Room integrity monitoring – There remains a wider problem too

to verify that the room itself into which the gaseous extinguishant discharges on his is essential under ISO 14520 actuation can both hold the where gaseous extinguishing sys- agent after its discharge and tems have to be designed in relation to hold its pressure on actuathe discharging agent hold-time (if the tion. The fire system is then room cannot hold the agent because of installed and commissioned. leaks the agent will disperse and not ex- But over the next 10 years tinguish the fire) and discharging agent no further tests are made on Power Stations prefer to buy their own Portalevel™ MAX units to minimise fire contractors visiting them for security … peak pressure (if the pressure is too high room integrity and the cylfor partition walls or suspended ceilings inders merely hydrostatically tested to monitoring of room integrity during the they will be blown apart or damaged and ensure they can cope with their design life of the gaseous extinguishing system possibly destroying the room integrity). pressure limits. How can one be sure once it is installed and commissioned.

At the design stage of a fire extinguish- therefore that on actuation the room will ing system rooms are tested for room hold the discharged agent to extinguish Conclusion integrity by positively pressurising a the fire and its partitions and ceilings are he fire industry has access to cusroom and detecting escaping pressure capable of withstanding the pressure of tomers who depend on it to deliver the agent on discharge? A fire engineering to protect their risks. building is like a ship at Insurance companies underwrite that sea. It turns and bends as risk. But the mathematics of its failure any structure does. It ages are high, whether in the application and and leak sites develop. understanding of the formulas they use Coltraco is generating ca- to calculate design concentrations of pability that will allow for gases or flow rates or in the deployment the constant monitoring of fundamental engineering principles to of room integrity. We aim protect dynamic pressurised systems and to be the lead technical the structures they are working so hard to authority in the constant protect against the risk of fire.

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Advances in AI, IoT, Highlight Top Seven Global Technology Predictions for 2017

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For the white paper, IHS Markit surveyed its leading technology ex-

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perts, who represent various industry segments including advertising, automotive, connected networks, consumer devices, entertainment, displays, media, semiconductors, telecommunications and others. These analysts were asked to provide their informed predictions for the global technology market in the New Year.

The Top Seven Technology Trends for 2017, as identified in this IHS Markit report and listed in no particular order, are as follows:

Trend #1 – Smart manufacturing accelerates with more real-world products

● Companies use IoT to transform how products are made, how supply chains are managed and how customers can influence design. ● Example: look for automation/ operator tech firms to release their own Platforms-as-a Service (PaaS) offering in the cloud as they compete to offer and own IoT projects for the industrial market.

Trend #2 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) gets serious

● Already, personified AI assistants from a handful of companies (Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri) have access to billions of users via smartphones and other devices. ● However, even bigger, more profound changes are on their way as levels of human control are ceded directly to AI, such as in autonomous cars or robots.

Trend #3 – The rise of virtual worlds

● After several years of hype, the op-

erative reality behind virtual, augmented and mixed digital worlds is set to manifest more fully in 2017.

The technology for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) will advance significantly as Facebook, Google and Microsoft consolidate their existing technologies into more exhaustive strategies. ● New versions of VR-capable game consoles featuring 4K video and high dynamic range (HDR) will also create the medium for highquality VR content, even if availability will be limited for the next few years.

Trend #4 – The ‘Meta Cloud’ era arrives

● Communication service providers plan to deliver a new wave of innovation, allowing for a single connection to the enterprise and acting as a gateway to multiple cloud service providers. IHS Markit refers to this as the meta cloud. ● In 2017, new offerings will become available from traditional Softwareas-a-Service (SaaS) vendors, coupled with expanded offers from the likes of IBM, Amazon and – most notably – Google via its Tensor chip. Watch for the development and deployment of more specialized silicon in the next two years.

Trend #5 – A revolution in new device formats

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cheap 3D printing and inexpensive smartphone components to create completely novel device types and uses.

Trend #6 – Solar still the largest source of renewable new power

● The next year, 2017, will see photovoltaic (PV) technology retaining – and confirming – its position as the planet’s largest source of new renewable power. ● More than a quarter of all PV capacity added worldwide in 2016 and 2017 will be in the form of solar panels. The growth of solar can be attributed to sharp drops in the cost of PV systems, combined with favorable country policies toward new renewable power.

Trend #7 – Low-power technologies extend reach to inaccessible IoT devices

● The first batch of low-power, widearea networks (LPWAN) will go live around the world in 2017 as an alternative to short-range wireless standards such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. LPWAN technologies will connect hard-to-reach, IoT devices more efficiently and at a lower cost, dealing with challenges stemming from range limitation to poor signal strength. As a result, opportunities will open up for telecom providers to support low-bit-rate applications. ● In turn, the increased availability and low cost of LPWAN technologies will drive connectivity for smart metering, smart building and precision agriculture, among many other applications.

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Bravo Expands Strategic Partnership with Motorola Solutions to

Unify Communications and Enhance Public Safety in Saudi Arabia

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ravo, the critical communications arm of Saudi Telecom Company, has selected Motorola Solutions as one of its partners to build a nationwide public safety network based on TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) across the Kingdom.

● DIMETRA TETRA-based digital radio solution to ease network demand and enable different agencies to communicate in a unified manner. ● Services to benefit and enhance public safety for government, law enforcement, border control, immigration, military and defence and other enterprise sectors such as oil and gas and transportation. ● WAVE 7000 high-performance broadband push-totalk to extend critical communications to broadband devices.

Motorola Solutions will be working with Bravo to provide critical unified communications between the different public safety and government agencies.

The enhanced network is designed to address the ever-increasing demand from end users across the Kingdom for reliable, critical communications, extending the current communications infrastructure with the latest DIMETRA TETRA based digital radio solutions.

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Mission-critical communications are essential for public safety agencies, especially at times of high network traffic. Even in situations like natural disasters or major emergencies, Motorola Solutions’ public safety solutions are designed to provide seamless and secure communications not available on commercial networks. As a leader in mission-critical solutions, Motorola Solutions has been part of the development of the TETRA Standard. This commitment continues with new products and initiatives designed to meet the ever changing needs of customers around the world.

The nationwide DIMETRA TETRA network will allow unified communications amongst the Kingdom’s numerous government and public safety agencies – many of which operate on individual networks – as well as offering enhanced services for the oil and gas industries.

“Our vision is to create one nationwide network, and this is a major step toward that. Bravo has an excellent, decade-long partnership with Motorola Solutions, the network provider and integrator of our iDEN network. We look forward to continuing this strategic relationship,” said Dr Fahad Bin Hussain Bin Mushayt, Bravo CEO. Motorola Solutions will also provide Bravo with WAVE 7000, the public safety-grade broadband push-to-talk (PTT) offering, used for projects that require highly critical communications such as the UK Home Office’s new Emergency Services Network (ESN). WAVE 7000 SecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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allows for PTT communications across broadband and land mobile radio networks, which allows teams to keep connected.

In addition to push-to-talk, WAVE 7000 can offer a rich broadband experience when integrated with Motorola’s Public Safety Experience (PSX). The integrated messaging client allows users to share images, video, voice clips and location. PSX also includes integrated mapping that shows where talk group members are located and offers immediate ways to communicate with them.

“In times of emergency, all emergency services must work together to protect and serve the public. In these situations time can mean lives, so clear and reliable communications is critical.

This system, used by emergency services around the world, will allow us to unite public safety agencies and provide clear and reliable coverage across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Mark Schmidl, Corporate Vice President and General Manager for Motorola Solutions in EMEA. Bravo currently supplies critical communications to more than 180,000 users, including Push-to-Talk with iDEN (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network).

Motorola Solutions has had a long-term partnership with Bravo as the network provider and integrator of the iDEN system back in 2005. The new TETRA project is an extension of this strong relationship, continuing to provide Bravo’s customers with best-in-class critical communications solutions.

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HID Global Collaborates with Honeywell Building Solutions

to Create New Mobile Access Experience for Occupants within Buildings

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oneywell Building Solutions has integrated HID technology into its new Honeywell Vector Occupant App to transform the work environment, giving building occupants convenient, connected experiences in facilities. With mobile access as one of its key features, the new Honeywell Vector Occupant App makes it possible for building occupants to use their mobile devices for card-free secure access to a single area of a building, an entire facility or multiple locations around the globe.

“HID Global shares a commitment with Honeywell to deliver a more satisfying, mobile-centric experience in smart buildings,” said Harm Radstaak, Vice President and Managing Director of the Physical Access Control Solutions business with HID Global, “We look forward to exploring opportunities with

Honeywell to extend the benefits of using trusted identities on mobile devices for a variety of building services and applications.”

Honeywell utilized tailored integration workshops and testing offered through HID Professional Services™, along with the HID Seos® credential technology and app SDKs, to create the customized mobile access solution for its occupant app. The solution features HID Global’s patented ‘Twist and Go’ gesture technology to open doors from a distance using a smartphone.

Working independently of underlying building systems, the app also includes HID Global’s mobile access system to streamline the management of trusted IDs for building administrators. The technology in the app supports mobile credentials, providing building

● HID Global innovation is part of the new Honeywell Vector Occupant App for buildings, enabling users to open doors with their mobile devices. ● Honeywell used HID Seos® credential technology and app software developer kits (SDKs) to create the customized mobile access solution for the new occupant app. managers more control over credential transactions.

The Honeywell Vector Occupant App demonstrates the value of HID Global solutions that are part of the company’s mobility initiative, which enables users to confidently use more applications, on the go, with a trusted ID that can be carried on smart devices.

Pelco by Schneider Electric’s Optera™ Cameras Fully Integrated with OnSSI’s Ocularis VMS Comprehensive integration includes Optera multi sensor panoramic cameras

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cularis 5, the latest VMS solution from OnSSI is now compatible with Pelco’s Optera Multi Sensor panoramic cameras. Optera cameras include 180º, 270º, and 360º versions, all of which offer a blended and seamless panoramic viewing experience without disruption or distraction.

“The integration of Pelco’s Optera camera line and OnSSI’s Ocularis 5 VMS provides a powerful, highly efficient system solution for numerous surveillance applications,” said Mulli Diamant, VP of International Business Development, OnSSI, “Both end users and integrators alike will benefit from SecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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completely new level for today’s security professionals. The cameras additionally feature Pelco’s SureVision 2.0 technology to overcome glare, along with WDR and low light performance to deliver the best panoramic images available in vary-

ing conditions.

“OnSSI is a leading provider of high performance VMS solutions and we are pleased to expand our existing technology partnership to provide our mutual customers with the new features and benefits available in our joint solution,” said Jonathan Lewit, Director of Technology Leadership, Pelco by Schneider Electric, “The broader capabilities provided by the integration of Pelco’s Optera camera line and OnSSI’s Ocularis VMS presents new opportunities for all involved.”

Ocularis 5 provides more robust network and video security with features including end-to-end encryption for the VMS, a scrambled recorded video data-

base to protect the integrity of recorded video, and the ability to record directly to a NAS anywhere on the network.

Ocularis 5 is an intelligent, costeffective VMS platform that simplifies workloads and 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 surveillance 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.

Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017

The region’s largest homeland security event receives official support from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore and the Ministry of the Interior of France

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ilipol Asia-Pacific 2017, the leading international exhibition and conference dedicated to all aspects of homeland security in the Asia-Pacificregion will be held in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre from 4-6 April 2017.

Supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore and the Ministry of the Interior of France, the seventh edition of Asia-Pacific’s largest homeland security show promises to be the largestof the series so far with over 250 exhibitors, eight national pavilions from more than 30countries showcasing the latest solutions, technologies and innovations 62

for regional homeland security. New pavilions added to this year’s show include Drones & Robotics and Private Security.

VIP delegations from countries throughout the region will again be represented at Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017. An estimated 150 VIP delegates, comprising key security personnel from more than 15 countries will be in attendance.

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as its Senior Deputy Secretary in 2015.

This year’s theme, Emerging Threats – The Case for Collaborative Public Safety, will be focusing on the importance of emergency preparedness amid the increasing presence of threats, and the critical need for public and private collaborations. Anticipated highlights of the three-day conference and for the first time in Asia is the retelling and lesson learnt of the Paris attacks in the words of the four key people involved, plus sharing his extraordinary experiences on the ground in Syria by James Le Mesurier, Director of the Syria Civil Defence support programme.

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Infinova Introduces its Latest Technology Offerings at Intersec 2017 A

t Intersec 2017, Infinova we will be demonstrating their latest technology offerings which include 4K camera, H.265, Panoramic, Starlight Series, Thermal, Explosion Proof, Edge-Analytics Enabled Cameras, Face Recognition, ANPR solutions, ONTS, NVR and much more.

8MP 180°HD panoramic dome camera: VP120-A605 series camera is suitable for highways, roads, public security, airports, railways, ports, oil fields, parking lots, stadiums, entertainment centers, subways, large department stores, star hotels, prisons, conference halls, exhibition centers and other highresolution surveillance applications.

H.265 HD megapixel Smart Starlight WDR IP box camera (SECONA

award winning camera): VT210-A2A0 series camera is designed for safe city, rail transit and municipal construction. Particularly, it is widely used in city public security, highway, metro, station, exhibition hall, etc.

HD 2 megapixel Starlight intelligent IP PTZ dome camera

“This is the Fourth Year in a row that Infinova is being associated with Intersec as a Gold Sponsor of the show. It’s been more than 12 years that Infinova has been a part of this show and this has been a great platform for us to enhance our brand awareness and strengthen relationship with our partners. We shall be showcasing our latest offerings and our successful deployments, particularly in City Surveillance, Airport and Industrial projects. We shall also be demonstrating Swann - #1 player in the DIY markets, acquired by Infinova last year.”

– Milind Borkar Vice President of Sales, Infinova, March Networks and Swann, Middle East, Africa and SAARC H.265 HD 2 megapixel Starlight Intelligent IR network PTZ dome camera HD IP 2MP integrated explosion proof fixed and PTZ

dome camera: They can be applied to the explosion environment (excluding mines) caused by the mixture of combustible gases and air.

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al facilities and other applications.

Network video recorder – V307232KE: This embedded HD network video recorder is an HD surveillance and storage device that integrates HD image

decoding technology, network technology and storage technology, supporting mainstream brand network cameras access.

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Digital Video Software Revenue to Exceed $9 billion by 2021 Global digital video software market revenue to rise from $6 billion in 2015 to more than $9 billion by 2021

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he video software market is expected to exceed $9 billion in revenue by 2021, according to new insights released by IHS Markit.

The atomization of media distribution and the switch from hardware-based technology solutions to cloud implementations are key drivers for the $3 billion in revenue growth over the next five years, according to the new Video Software, Security, and Analytics Intelligence Service from IHS Technology.

“Taken together, these two forces have created a market where value is shifting towards the frontend,” said Cecilia Zhu, analyst at IHS Technology, “A superior user-experience has become fundamental to securing increased consumer spend.”

robust security solutions is unlikely to deteriorate, particularly in the presence of high-value UHD and HDR content, the segment is effectively saturated,” Zhu said.

By contrast, Online Video Platform solutions will continue to generate large, year-on-year returns through 2021. “The necessity of online distribution backed by a platform pre-integrated across a rich ecosystem of partners, means demand for OVP solutions will rise over the next five years,” Zhu said.

Content security represents the largest opportunity in 2015

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nance should not, however, overshadow the existence of cutting-edge video services in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and the technology demand that these services generate,” Zhu said.

Cisco takes the top spot

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isco has a 15 percent share of the video software segment, the largest globally. As per Zhu, “The company has proven adept at transitioning into the video space, and at using its longstanding presence in core, metro, and accessnetwork infrastructure to cross and upsell video-specific software.”

Video Software, Security, and Analytics Intelligence (VSSAI) allows vendors, media companies, institutional investors, and strategic investors to benchmark competitor activity, track the flow capital in the market, and understand where value-creation is taking place across frontend and UX-related technologies.

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MOBOTIX Wins Two Awards At All-Over-IP

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t this year’s All-Over-IP security trade fair, which was held in Moscow at the end of November, MOBOTIX celebrated two successes. They were the only manufacturer in the field of IP video security to win the ‘Best Product’ award, which went to their thermal radiometry camera models. These models can provide alerts for up to 20 different kinds of temperature events in a range from -40 to +550°C, which is decisive in detecting sources of fire and heat.

MOBOTIX won another award in the ‘Next Big Thing’ category for their new plug-and-play solution, a preconfigured complete IP video system for the front door. “We have succeeded in bringing home awards from All-over-IP for the

third time. I’m very proud of that,” said Mikhail Chichvarin, Business Development Manager Russia & CIS countries.

At the trade fair, MOBOTIX focused on presenting their innovative solutions for industrial applications and retail as well as the new plugand-play models. The newly designed trade fair booth, which exclusively featured Russian text for the first time, was very popular with visitors. Partners, journalists and many new interested parties praised the booth’s open look and feel, and were thrilled by the MOBOTIX solutions on show. MOBOTIX topped off their appearance at the Moscow event with a specialist lec-

ture by Project Manager Matteo Lugaresi entitled ‘Blending Technologies for a better living: CCTV as you’ve never seen it before.’

IP-Based Video Surveillance Zooms in on Middle East Retail Sector Offering Bottom-Line Benefits Beyond Security

World’s leading solutions providers line-up at Intersec 2017 as global appetite for video analytics records double-digit growth

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he rise of IoT (Internet of Things), and its convergence with video analytics is set to have a profound impact on the Middle East video surveillance industry, as the regional security sector’s traditional boundaries continue to blur.

Global security solutions providers at the upcoming Intersec 2017 trade show in Dubai said the retail sector is one of many industry verticals where

video surveillance can offer bottom-line benefits far beyond loss prevention and control.

Swedish company Axis Communications is one of more than 1,200 exhibitors at Intersec, and will offer up a range of intelligent solutions based on IP (Internet Protocol) video analytics that have multiple applications across a range of sectors, including retail.

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Johan Åkesson, Director of Business Development for Retail at Axis Communications, said retailers who think of video surveillance as a loss prevention tool are missing a huge opportunity to leverage some truly powerful in-store intelligence.

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store, but garner real-time statistics to improve store layout, product and display placements, and even identify bottlenecks and dead areas on the shop floor,” said Johan.

Axis Communications will display its entire range of intelligent security solutions at Intersec 2017, which runs from 22-24 January at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. It’s among the world’s top ten security solutions providers that will all be out in force at the world’s largest trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection.

The 19th edition of the three-day event arrives as the global appetite for video analytics is expected to grow annually by 20 per cent, from US$1.69 billion in 2016 to US$4.23 billion by 2021, according to news portal Security.World.

Dubai-based AgilityGrid is another Intersec 2017 exhibitor that will showcase its video surveillance hardware and software solutions, having already worked on a major project in a Qatar mall where it installed thousands of cameras and over 10 PB (petabyte) of storage.

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Agility Grid, said there’s strong demand in the retail sector for large-scale surveillance solutions, with Big Data playing a key role, “The trend for Big Data analytics and understanding more about customers and people’s behaviour in general is going to increasingly be applied to Video Analytics – from use of facial recognition and biometric software to recognising VIP customers when they enter a retail outlet.”

“Our large-scale solutions have ranged up to 10PB, 3,000 cameras and over 100 recording servers. At Intersec, we’ll also be showcasing a new hardware line that better caters to customers who have medium-sized solution requirements with virtualisation.”

Elsewhere, Korean-based surveillance solutions provider IDIS will return to Intersec 2017, and is looking to emulate the successful partnership it established with Sedar – a home furnishing manufacturer and retailer – at one of the show’s previous editions.

Other leading Intersec exhibitors showcasing IP-based video surveillance solutions for retail and other enterprise sectors include Hikvision, Honeywell,

Bosch Security Systems, Dahua, Tyco, Flir Systems, iOmniscient, NIT, Nedaa, March Networks, and LENSEC. Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the organiser of Intersec said, “IP-based surveillance systems have surpassed the boundary between passive monitoring of premises and establishments into interactive and interpretative systems that can analyse and provide real-time intelligence to remote control rooms for further action.

“Breakthrough technology and interactive systems will transform the way surveillance and monitoring is done across the world, and as the leading international security and safety trade platform, Intersec 2017 will be the launch venue of choice for the industry.”

Intersec 2017 will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from 52 countries, while over 31,000 visitors from 128 countries are expected to attend as they seek the latest solutions across seven show sections of Commercial Security, Fire & Rescue, Safety & Health, Homeland Security & Policing, Perimeter & Physical Security, Information Security, and Smart Home & Building Automation.

Database of Software ‘Fingerprints’ Expands to Include Mobile Apps

NIST’s National Software Reference Library, an essential tool for digital forensic investigators, is about to become a lot more powerful

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cember 15, 2016, the NSRL will expand to include its first batch of 23,000 mobile apps for Android and iOS. Another 200,000 are expected to be added during the coming year.

The NSRL is a critical tool used in law enforcement and national security investigations. Every file in the NSRL is run through a computational procedure that generates a unique digital fingerprint for that file, expressed as a string of 40 letters and numbers. NIST publishes those fingerprints in a Reference Data Set (RDS) that is updated quarterly and freely available to the public.

Software applications often include hundreds or even thousands of files – think of all the graphics files and templates that are placed on your computer when you install a word processing application. The RDS contains fingerprints for all the files in the NSRL, more than 50 million so far.

The NSRL is jointly funded by NIST and the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s Cyber Forensics Project, and the addition of mobile apps was done in collaboration with their Mobile App Security R&D project.

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When we seize a computer or hard drive as part of an investigation, we need to eliminate files that are irrelevant to our investigation and focus on those that might contain evidence,” said Sam Brothers, a digital protection specialist with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. In homeland security investigations, time is of the essence, so Brothers

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and his colleagues use the RDS to filter out known files, “It allows us to separate the wheat from the chaff very quickly.”

Occasionally, investigators use the RDS not to exclude known files, but to find them, even if the filenames have been altered. For example, after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared somewhere over the Pacific in March 2014, the FBI called NIST. “They wanted every hash of every file associated with every flight simulator we had,” recounted Doug White, the NIST computer scientist who runs the NSRL, “All the maps. All the routes. They wanted every flight path the pilot might have practiced on, so they could figure out where he might have gone.”

To assist the FBI in their investigation, White and his colleagues updated the NSRL with more than 120,000 flight map-related files.

Much of the software in the NSRL is donated by the companies that publish it. Another segment of the collection is composed of free software. After that, White decides which titles to purchase with limited funds.

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he NSRL is unique not only because of its size, but also because the original files are kept under evidencelocker conditions. For software that was distributed physically, the original discs are kept under lock and key. For software that is distributed electronically, the original distribution files are archived on secure servers. That means that the original software can be retrieved, if necessary, as evidence in court or to verify the provenance of a title.

Although NIST generally does not distribute the software in the NSRL – only the software fingerprints – researchers can come to NIST and use the NSRL to develop and test forensic and security tools. Researchers also use the NSRL to study how software evolves over time and to trace newly discovered security vulnerabilities back to their first appearance.

Beyond the world of law enforcement and national security, the NSRL also functions as a cultural repository that is used by historians and other scholars.

How large the NSRL will ultimately grow is anyone’s guess. Perhaps centuries from now, NIST scientists will still be feeding it software. On the other hand, archaeologists might dig up its discs and set them spinning to unlock a record of an earlier civilization. But for now, the NSRL is a potent tool for forensic investigators, and with the addition of mobile apps, it just got a whole lot more powerful.

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FLIR Systems Acquires Prox Dynamics for $134 Million

Acquisition adds unique nano-drone unmanned aerial systems leveraging Lepton capabilities to surveillance product range

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LIR Systems, Inc has acquired Prox Dynamics AS, a leading developer and manufacturer of nano-class unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for military and para-military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications, for approximately $134 million in cash.

Based in Oslo, Norway and founded in 2007 by pioneers in nano helicopter technologies, Prox Dynamics develops, manufactures, and distributes aerial sensors that are revolutionarily small, light, and covert surveillance systems.

Prox Dynamics’ Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) features their Black Hornet aerial sensor and a hand controller, a system that is pocket sized and hand-launched by a soldier in the field, enabling a significant advantage in situational awareness and mission planning.

The Black Hornet aerial sensor utilizes FLIR’s Lepton micro thermal camera, visible spectrum cameras, advanced

low-power rotor technology, and proprietary software for flight control, stabilization, and communications. The Black Hornet helicopter is one of the lightest, stealthiest, and safest drones in the market, offering a highly advanced, lifesaving surveillance solution for traditional military forces and special operations forces. Weighing less than one ounce, the Black Hornet helicopter can fly for up to 25 minutes at line-of-sight distances of up to one mile.

The addition of the Prox Dynamics business will augment FLIR’s Surveillance segment by extending FLIR’s Airborne sensor product line and fully leveraging Lepton technology. FLIR intends to invest in optimizing the PRS platform to further enhance the range, cost, flexibility, and performance of the system.

The Prox Dynamics team will benefit from close interaction with FLIR’s thermal sensor development group as well as the ability to leverage FLIR’s brand,

distribution, and customer support infrastructure to better serve a global base of users. The business will become FLIR’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) line of business operating within the Surveillance segment.

“This acquisition adds a unique unmanned aerial systems capability to our portfolio. The Prox Dynamics team has created a highly-differentiated solution, incorporating our Lepton sensor, for advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance that fits well with our vision for growth for our Surveillance segment,” said Andy Teich, President and CEO of FLIR, “The team at Prox Dynamics operates with a commercial mindset, which is a great fit for FLIR’s ‘commercially developed, military qualified,’ or ‘CDMQ,’ operating philosophy.

We are excited to welcome the Prox Dynamics team to FLIR and look forward to working together to further advance this remarkable system capability.”

ACRE, LLC, Acquires ComNet

The company continues to rapidly expand presence in the global security industry

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quisition of Communication Networks LLC, a manufacturer of video and data transmission equipment.

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control systems.

Vanderbilt provides over 2,000 products across traditional access control, intrusion, video and cloud-based access and video systems in 95 countries.

ComNet is a USA-based manufacturer of audio, “ComNet is excited to join the video, data and ACRE group and recognizes Ethernet commuthe strength it will bring to the nication products brand and the synergies that headquartered in are immediately apparent with Danbury, Connecticut, with an Interthe other ACRE companies.”

– Andrew Acquarulo Jr national facility in ComNet CEO and President Leeds, UK. ComNet focuses on manufaccustomer service and support. Mercury turing and sales of specialized commuSecurity provides innovative OEM hard- nications and networking solutions to ware for facility security and access the security market, intelligent transporbased product ranges. ComNet offers a broad line of fiber optic, copper and wireless video and data transmission equipment that is designed to meet the needs of security and surveillance in the intelligent transportation systems, utility and industrial markets.

The ACRE portfolio consists of global brands that feature proven technologies and long-acclaimed reputations for innovation and a high level of

“In line with our mission, the ComNet acquisition, with their extensive offerings in the communication and data transmission technologies, continues to round out the product portfolio provided by the ACRE family of companies.”

– Joe Grillo CEO, ACRE tation system market, and power transmission and distribution market.

ACRE was formed in 2012 by industry veteran Joe Grillo as a platform to consolidate acquisitions in the electronic security industry. Prior to ComNet ACRE acquired the Schlage SMS business from Ingersoll Rand in 2012, followed by the 2013 acquisition of Mercury Security, the 2015 purchase of the Security Products Division of Siemens AG and the acquisition of Dublin-based ACT in November.

Gemalto to Acquire 3M’s Identity Management Business

Transaction includes 3M Cogent Inc., Document Reader and Secure Materials Businesses

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emalto has entered into agreements to acquire 3M’s Identity Management Business for US$850 million. 3M’s Identity Management Business comprises 3M Cogent Inc., which provides a full spectrum of biometric solutions with a focus in civil identification, border control and law enforcement, and 3M’s Document Reader and Secure Materials Businesses.

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and present on 3 continents, 3M’s Identity Management Business is a trusted partner to governments, law enforcement, border control and civil identification bodies worldwide. It offers world-class biometric based end-to-end solutions enabling identity verification and user-friendly authentication. 3M’s Identity Management experienced and highly-skilled team of approximately 450 experts has developed proven biomSecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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etrics algorithms (finger, face, iris etc.) and is at the forefront of innovation with the latest multi-modal biometric solutions. Annual revenue of the business is approximately US$215M and profit from operations at US$58M. As Gemalto pursues its expansion and prepares for the future, this acquisition both completes Gemalto Government Programs offer by in-sourcing biometric technology and ideally positions 69

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the company to provide solutions for the promising commercial biometrics market. Their combined offers and experience in the public sector to manage the enrolment, identification of individuals, flow of passengers and border control should contribute to stronger national security. On the commercial side, as online and mobile transactions grow, new forms of multi-factor authentication and identification are needed to complement physical ID documents. Combining market access and technologies from 3M’s Identity Management Business and Gemalto will allow trusted national identities and strong biometric authentication to devel-

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As part of their long term strategy and the development of this core technology across the businesses, the acquired business revenue is expected to grow at +10% CAGR with EBITDA margins above 20% by 2020.

“Gemalto is delighted to welcome new members to its international team.

3M’s Identity Management Business and Gemalto perfectly fit, solving authentication and identity management pain points across our customer segments, creating immediate increased differentiation and offering additional long term growth perspectives,” said Philippe Vallée, Gemalto CEO.

ONVIF Hosts 15th Developers’ Plugfest in Taiwan

NVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 15th ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest (ODP) November 9-11 in Taipei, Taiwan, at the Fullon Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf in the city’s Tamsui District. With multiple testings of ONVIF conformant products, the Developers’ Plugfest included interoperability testing for five ONVIF profiles, including the newly released Profile Q and ONVIF’s video profile that is currently in development.

Engineers and developers from ONVIF member companies gathered at the members only event to test their implementations of ONVIF Profile Specifications with other ONVIF Profile-conformant products. In addition to Profile interoperability tests, all ONVIF clients had one hour of testing using ONVIF’s 70

op throughout the digital economy.

Once the acquisition is completed, 3M’s Identity Management Business will become part of Gemalto Government Programs business which recorded a revenue of €391 million in 2015.

The closing of the transaction is expected to occur in the first half of 2017, after approval from the relevant regulatory and anti-trust authorities and employee consultation where required.

After the acquisition is completed, Gemalto will retain a strong financial structure with a net debt/ adjusted EBITDA ratio below 1.5. The transaction will be accretive to adjusted Earnings Per Share.

Device/ Client Test Tool and were offered the opportunity to discuss with Test Tool developers any issues that arose during conformance testing.

“The ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest provides real-world, in person practical testing for our members before they release their ONVIF-conformant products in the market,” said Steven Dillingham, Chairman of ONVIF’s Technical Services Committee Taskforce, Developers’ Plugfest, “In many ways, testing a product at an ODP is one of the last steps in the process of developing and designing new technologies and prepping them for entrance into the marketplace. It is an important step in the conformance process and also presents developers and engineers from member companies with the chance to socialize and network.”

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The Taipei Plugfest drew 42 technical experts from 15 companies from around the world. Attendees logged 136 hours of total testing time during the three-day event, with five of ONVIF’s profiles tested for interoperability, including Profile Q for out-of-the-box interoperability, Profile S for IP-based video systems, Profile C for IP-based access control and Profile G for edge storage and retrieval. Some developers also tested for interoperability using Profile T for video, ONVIF’s newest profile that is currently in development.

The Taipei Developers’ Plugfest also included a plenary meeting of the ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest Task Force, which announcedthat ONVIF’s 16th Developers’ Plugfest is scheduled for May 10-12, 2017, in Montreal, Canada, and will be hosted by Genetec.

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Vanderbilt Provides Expanded Access Control with Allegion Integration

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anderbilt has announced the integration of its award-winning lite blue® and bright blue® access control solutions with Allegion’s Schlage® NDE Series wireless locks with ENGAGE™ technology.

The integration between Vanderbilt and Allegion provides joint customers with a cost-effective solution to meet evolving security needs while adding more options for organizations seeking streamlined installation and administration. Integrators will also see increased compatibility between the systems during the installation process.

“Our partnership with Vanderbilt allows both companies to collaborate to deliver solutions that are beneficial to both the reseller channel and our customers,” said Derek Ommert, OEM Channel Manager, Allegion, “We continue to explore new enhancements in wireless access control that deliver greater value, are compatible with a wide range of software platforms and enhance protection of an organization’s employees, customers and assets.”

The NDE Series is developed specifically for facilities that want to transition to electronic credentials that work with access management software, such as Vanderbilt’s lite blue® and bright blue® solutions. The locks are ideal for the small-to-medium-sized enterprise organizations, and are designed for interior office doors, common area doors and sensitive storage spaces.

“Vanderbilt continues to expand the horizon of access control by offering affordable products that don’t compromise on quality and ease of use,” said Kyle Chown, Commercial Division Manager, Chown Security, a Vanderbilt Certified Dealer, “Chown Hardware is proud to be a Vanderbilt partner and looks forward to offering this new product integration, which enhances our ability to bring added value to our customers.”

Vanderbilt’s bright blue® Intelligent Access Management System allows stakeholders to access, monitor and manage their access control systems using any computer with Internet access, while managing up to 32 doors

and 5,000 cardholders. bright blue® is ideal for small- to medium-sized businesses that require a reliable, scalable and feature-rich access management solution. The lite blue® Web-based Access Control Solution is designed for small businesses with two to eight doors, and allows for simple system expansion as business needs increase. Both systems are easy to configure and use, and integrate with standalone and networked locks, both wired and wireless.

“Allegion is a long-standing Vanderbilt technology partner, and this new integration gives our channel partners the ability to offer a wireless lock at a very competitive price point,” said Mitchell Kane, President, Vanderbilt, “When working with customers of varying sizes and with different needs, it’s critical to deliver scalable solutions that offer the flexibility to upgrade as business requirements evolve. We are dedicated to helping our customers and partners navigate the toughest security challenges by streamlining access management and providing continued support.”

OnSSI’s Ocularis 5.2 Now Integrates with C•CURE 9000 v2.40 and v2.50

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cularis 5.2, the latest version of OnSSI’s VMS software, now integrates with Software House C•CURE 9000 v2.40 and v2.50 security and event

management system from Tyco Security Products, now part of Johnson Controls.

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Diamant, Vice President of International Business Development, OnSSI, “The integration of Ocularis 5.2 and C•CURE 9000 v2.40 and v2.50 enables higher levels of functionality which increases users’ overall situational awareness.”

The integration of Ocularis 5 with C•CURE 9000 allows users to instantly launch video associated with access control events, investigate and verify activity at access points, and receive notification of events from the video system. Other benefits include the costsaving advantages of managing one integrated system versus several independent systems; the ability to monitor groups of up to 16 cameras connected to different recording servers at multiple sites; compatibility with Windows 2012/R2, and the ability to manually or automatically display up to four live video windows associated with events.

The integration runs as a Windows service, providing users with a familiar,

easy-to-use interface.

“Working with OnSSI continues to be a positive experience,” said Scott McNulty, Sr. Product Manager, Connected Partner Program, Tyco Security Products, “The reliability and ease of integration between our C•CURE 9000 system and Ocularis 5 makes it easier to implement feature-rich, integrated network solutions.”

C•CURE 9000 is one of the industry’s most powerful and flexible security management systems. A single server and database provide seamless integration of best-of-breed video, access control, intrusion, fire, real-time location, and other supported security products for situational awareness.

Ocularis 5 is an intelligent, highly scalable VMS platform that simplifies workloads and system management. It provides the highest levels of network and video security with features including 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. There is no need to register camera licenses and MAC addresses with Ocularis, and it features automatic load balancing for managing recordings across system servers. Smart Camera Driver technology also provides out-of-the-box support for newly introduced cameras from many top camera manufacturers without requiring users to wait for manufacturers to write and release specific drivers, allowing customers to immediately take advantage of the newest, most advanced camera features. 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.

Infineon at CES 2017 ®

Microelectronics define and enable tomorrow’s consumer trends

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emiconductors are the key components enabling mega trends in today’s society, including the mobility revolution and an energy-smart world, a security driven IoT and Augmented Reality for mobile devices. These trends and others are featured at CES® 2017 (Consumer Electronics Show, January 5-8, 2017, Las Vegas), and Infineon Technologies AG will demonstrate how its innovations are making life easier, safer and greener in its exhibit.

and electric vehicles. Also, safety enhancing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) will be incorporated into even greener self-driving cars in the near future. Infineon helps to accelerate this development with several technological advances. The company will show how automated driving is becoming a reality thanks to such technologies as 77 GHz radar and lidar, 3D-cameras for driver monitoring and secure software updates over the air (SOTA).

The mobility revolution

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evelopments in both public and private transportation show how mobility is shifting from gasoline to hybrid

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keeps multicopters on course and lets people control machines with a simple wave of the hand. Highlights in the Infineon booth range from popular examples such as consumer drones, to innovative street lights that feature both 24 GHz radar intelligence and chargers for e-vehicles.

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and building automation will be illustrated vividly, with smart applications accessible for everyone.

liance increases security through twofactor authentication in the connected world.

Securing your world

Delivering green power

o fully leverage the advances of web-based services and payment systems, both privacy and the safety of personal information must be secured.

Infineon’s security ICs help to keep users’ digital identities safe, to protect their computers and smart devices from hackers, and enable cashless payments that are simple and secure. Infineon will show how NFC technology supports convenient payment with devices from rings to watches and how the FIDO Al-

xperts estimate that efficiency programs save energy at 1/3 the cost of new generation 1, making energy efficiency an ideal resource for consumer and industrial electricity markets. Power electronics and controllers building on Infineon’s expertise are at the heart of green power systems for lighting, power supplies and device chargers, making it possible to save energy practically everywhere and everytime it is used.

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nfineon understands how semiconductors increase the performance and efficiency of modern technology and enable solutions that shape the way people live, work and play. Not only industry has its demands – so have consumers. Infineon shows that its power solutions go in ‘cool’ applications, from the world’s most powerful hair dryer to state-of-the art audio amplifiers.

Brivo and Savance Partner to Integrate Access Control with Business Automation The partnership offers customers new, comprehensive physical access control and business operations solutions

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rivo has announced its integration partnership, which will provide customers with unified, customizable, and fully scalable solutions – combining access control with visitor management, staff tracking, time & attendance, emergency mustering, and digital status boards.

“Partnering with Brivo provides us an opportunity to integrate with another cloud companies, and offer comprehensive access control and business operations solutions that make businesses more efficient and improve on their safety,” says Steve Bardocz, President and CEO of Savance, LLC.

Brivo and Savance partnered due to growing market demands for an integration between physical security systems and solutions for payroll management, electronic visitor check-in, emergency preparedness, and staff tracking. The partnership will combine Savance’s expertise in highly customizable business automation solutions with Brivo’s flagship cloud-based physical access control solution, Brivo OnAir®, to deliver advanced capabilities that enhance the security and tracking requirements of any size company or organization.

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customers with increased safety, better staff accountability, simplified reporting and management at a reduced cost of ownership,” said Steve Van Till, President and CEO of Brivo.

Brivo is the global leader in cloudbased physical access control systems and mobile credentials. Currently serving over eight million users, the company’s flagship Brivo OnAir® solution provides centralized security management for global enterprises, while retaining ease of use for small and medium sized businesses. As a true multi-tenant and user centric SaaS solution, Brivo OnAir combines access control, video surveil73

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lance and mobile credentialing in a unified cloud-based platform.

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streamline, automate and simplify business processes. Savance’s cloud and onpremise, customizable and fully scalable software solutions allow users to achieve

higher levels of productivity, communication, security, and accountability. Solutions include emergency mustering, staff tracking, and visitor management.

Suprema Climbs in 2016 Security 50 Rankings

uprema, Inc., a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions has been recognized as one of the top 50 largest security company in A&S’s 2016 Security 50 rankings. In just one year, Suprema moved up in its ranking from 34th to 31st with its 2015 annual revenue of US$52.1 million. Since 2011, Suprema has been ranked in Security 50 for 6 consecutive years.

The Security 50 from A&S magazine is an annual rankings of public-listed physical security manufacturers around the globe solely based on their financial

performance (sales revenue).

In 2016 Security 50 rankings, Suprema is the only dedicated biometrics company among the ‘Access Control Product Group’ and ranked 6th in Access Control rankings after multi-nationals including AssaAbloy, Allegion and Nedap.

“We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the key players in the security industry by listing our name on 2016 Security 50 rankings. This is an incredible reflection of overarching vision and innovations of our technology, products and solutions. When it comes to biometrics,

the market focus is shifting from technological advances to user convenience.

As credential management and interoperability become more important, we will put more effort on better delivering identity management solutions while maintaining best-available biometric technologies over the competition,” said James Lee, President at Suprema.

During 2010-2015 period, Suprema has recorded phenomenal growth at CAGR of 12% and the company has also achieved consistent double digit growth throughout the past decade.

European Commission proposes a European Travel Information and Authorisation System

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he European Commission is proposing to establish a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) to strengthen security checks on visa-free travellers. The ETIAS will gather information on all those travelling visa-free to the European Union to allow for advance irregular migration and security checks. This will contribute to a more efficient management of the EU’s external borders and improve internal security, 74

whilst at the same time facilitating legal travel across Schengen borders.

First Vice-President Frans Timmermans said, “Securing our borders and protecting our citizens is our first priority.

ETIAS will close an information gap by cross-checking visa exempt applicants’ information against all our other systems.

At the same time, the future ETIAS will be easy, quick, cheap and effective.”

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Passenger Information (API) at the Border will be some of the key subjects addressed at next year’s World Border Security Congress to be held in Morocco 21-23 March 2017.

These two open discussions in the programmes are: Identity and Biometrics at the Border – Compliance, Application and Implementation: Ease of travel for bona fide travellers has not become less

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burdensome, it has become more complicated despite new technologies such as biometrics and e-visas. How can biometrics be implemented in compliance within legal, privacy and data protection requirements, and be more effectively applied and integrated with trusted traveller programmes and other data sources to ensure the integrity of the traveller to speed up the travel process?

Standardization of Systems and Making Advanced Passenger Information (API) Work: There are many trusted traveller programmes available, yet few integrate and communicate

to create a more global benefit of passenger clearance and information sharing. Standardization of systems has not occurred despite lots of talk at ICAO, IATA. Is it possible for standardisation to occur and how can API and PNR sharing be made to work more effectively?

The World Border Security Congress is a high level 3 day event that will discuss and debate current and future policies, implementation issues and challenges as well as new and developing technologies that contribute towards safe and secure border and migration management.

Supported by the Ministry of Inte-

rior of Morocco, Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), European Association for Airport and Seaport Police (EAASP), International Security Industry Organisation, National Security & Resilience Consortium and International Association of CIP Professionals, the World Border Security Congress is the premier multi-jurisdictional transnational platform where the border protection, management and security industry policy-makers and practitioners convene annually to discuss the international challenges faced in protecting borders.

Viakoo Awarded US Patent for Validating Retention Times of Surveillance Data Enables tracking of Video Retention Compliance (VRC) as Key Performance Metric

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iakoo, the leader in automated verification of physical security system performance, recently announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued its U.S. Patent No. 9,456,190. The patent covers methods for independently calculating the actual time period of retention for an individual video data stream on a recording system. Viakoo has implemented this patent in its products to automatically detect, track, and validate Video Retention Compliance (VRC) as a key performance metric.

The automation replaces methods currently being used which rely on manual processes, simple checks of time stamps on oldest files, or assertions from the video management software on when it thinks it deleted data. These

methods are subject to significant error and are unable to detect tampering.

“This patent confirms Viakoo’s position as an innovation leader in the physical security industry,” said Bud Broomhead, Chief Executive Officer, Viakoo, “The patent has broad, fundamental claims that we believe are important for automating critical physical security requirements that today are manual, time consuming, and error prone. We intend to continue to build value from our intellectual property through our products and physical security industry relationships.”

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as PCI, HIPAA/ HiTRUST, NIST, FedRAMP, and others are now required to confirm that an organization is systematically retaining video data for the required retention period in order to achieve compliance certification. By virtue of Viakoo’s patent in this area, it’s products are the only automated approach independently proving retention compliance.

Measurement of the retention period is performed for each camera stream being recorded on a system. This disclosure describes methods of independently calculating retention for each camera stream recorded in an extremely efficient manner. This calculated measure can be aggregated to create an overall compliance score per recording server, a collection of recorders at a site, or a score for an entire organization.

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The Future of Low Light Surveillance

By David Lambert – Raytec Managing Director (Joint)

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chieving high performance images at night is one of the greatest priorities of any video surveillance system.

Under the cover of darkness there is a greater risk of crime, but it is also the most difficult condition for cameras to operate. This is where lighting becomes essential.

Of course, surveillance technology is evolving. Cameras are becoming smarter and more efficient than ever, and lighting needs to adapt to support the latest camera trends. The latest trends in higher megapixel, 4k+, multi-sensor and lowlight cameras, along with a greater adoption of video analytics, are fundamentally changing the way we illuminate night time scenes.

Broadly speaking, the latest advances in camera technology can be grouped into three main demands on LED lighting – to produce the best surveillance images and system performance at night. These are: ● More powerful illumination. ● Intelligent networked illumination. ● Reduced cost of illumination.

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for these 3 trends in LED lighting, and an emerging 4th trend – improved data for specifiers.

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ver the last few years we’ve seen a steady rise in users demanding more detail from their surveillance images at night. High megapixel and multisensor cameras are being used to provide evidential detail, not just an overview of a scene. This represents a big leap forward in image quality for the security industry.

But more pixels require more light.

High megapixel and 4k cameras need professional lighting to enable the higher resolutions that they are capable of – especially at night. Without dedi-

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cated lighting their performance will degrade back to noisy, lower resolution images. We can see this in the smart phone industry. The latest generation of smart phones, from the iPhone 7 to the Samsung Galaxy S7, settle on a camera sweet spot of around 12MP. Of particular interest is the Samsung Galaxy S6, which boasted 16MP. But the newer S7 model reduced that to 12MP to promote improved low light performance. So always remember, all things being equal, the higher the resolution the more light is needed.

One of the most powerful features of high MP cameras is their ability to digitally zoom into an image to extract more detail from a scene. But when you zoom, both the high quality pixels and noise in the image are magnified. High MP and 4k+ cameras demand more powerful il-

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lumination both to improve their overall performance, and to empower digital zoom at night.

To respond to the needs of high megapixel cameras, modern illuminators will have to guarantee higher levels of light on scene. Raytec measure the light output of all of our LED illuminators to calculate maximum distances based on exact light levels on scene – a standard practice followed by most reputable manufacturers. Every Raytec illuminator adheres to the ‘POWERS standard’ and delivers a minimum lighting power of 0.35μW/m2 (Infra-Red) and 3 lux (White-Light) at its maximum quoted distance; high illumination levels to service high performance cameras. Illuminating any scene to this level will allow the camera to capture highly detailed images and achieve subject identification by empowering digital zoom.

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he increased use of multi-sensor cameras also creates a demand for more powerful illumination. With multi-sensor cameras, huge areas can be monitored by stitching together multiple images, so that the end user can deploy fewer cameras to save on installation costs. A multi-sensor MP camera can cover the whole scene effectively and its digital zoom enables investigation of areas of interest.

The challenge from a lighting perspective is that huge areas need to be illuminated from a single location – close to the camera. When you are replacing multiple cameras with 1 camera and 1 camera location, then multiple illuminators also need to be replaced by 1 illuminator – not only to cover the whole scene but also to make good financial sense!

So in this instance, the lighting needs to be both powerful and span an incredibly wide area, covering the entire width and depth of the scene. But crucially, it needs to deliver a consistently high level of light throughout the whole area, so that the images are of the best quality wherever they are captured in the scene – near or far. The solution is high power 180° lighting designed to cover the entire camera view. As an example, the latest Raytec Panoramic Ultra products illuminate up to 150m at an angle of 180° from a single illuminator so that multi-sensor cameras never miss an event at night.

The best solutions should use a highly elliptical beam which shapes the light to match the needs of the camera system. At Raytec we typically recommend a 180° horizontal x 10° vertical beam for wide angle applications to make sure the full scene is illuminated to its maximum distance without wasting any light – either into the sky as light spill, or onto the foreground as overexposure.

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2: Intelligent networked illumination IP lighting for intelligent systems

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any of today’s latest camera trends are IP based. IP video surveillance systems allow end users to monitor their site and respond dynamically to any event, at any time. When designing lighting for intelligent IP systems, it is important that your lighting provides this same level of control and interactivity.

The latest developments in network illuminators, such as Raytec’s VARIO2 IP PoE series, offer the most flexible solutions for high performance night time surveillance. Network illuminators can be operated a) Manually, through a user friendly GUI that allows operators to respond to real time events and adjust lighting levels to fine-tune image quality, or b) automatically, responding to alarms or triggers from other devices on the network. Illuminator scan also be controlled individually, or a group of illuminators can be controlled together to improve operational efficiency on site.

Today, the latest IP lighting for video surveillance can be fully integrated into an IP security system and communicate directly with VMS, BMS, IP cameras or other devices on the network. IP lighting can both trigger, and be triggered by any device on the network. IP lighting allows illumination to become smarter and more dynamic than ever before. It can deliver an intelligent, situation dependent response to achieve the highest levels of safety and security at all times.

For example, there is now no need to setup an illuminator to cover 1-100m as best it can. Both Infra-Red and WhiteLight systems can be set to automatically tailor and deliver exactly the right amount of light for the distance at which 77

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an event occurs, to get the absolute best images at night.

Additionally, the photocell on an IP illuminator, upon detecting darkness, can be used to trigger a camera, or a series of cameras to change into black and white mode – automating and synchronising the whole security system.

IP lighting can also be programmed to act on alarm. For example, if an intrusion is detected at a perimeter fence line, visible White-Light LEDs along that perimeter can be turned on to aid visual inspection, whilst also acting as a highly visual deterrent to any intruders.

The possibilities are endless, limited only by your imagination. But always remember, a smart system should only use the right amount of light when it is needed to save running costs.

at night. But remember, these are low light cameras, not no-light cameras. All cameras need light to see, whether that’s in the security industry, photographic industry, televisual industry or integrated into your smart phone. Good lighting and a noise free image will also lower your bandwidth and storage, whilst maintaining a higher frame rate for accurate real time video.

Whilst all cameras need good lighting to see at night, the big advantage of low-light cameras is that they produce great results with significantly less light. This means, that when you use a professional low-light camera you can use a smaller LED illuminator to deliver the same distances that you would achieve with a more basic camera and a larger illuminator. Effectively, using a

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low-light camera lets you reduce the cost of your supplementary lighting.

What you should never do is use a low-light camera without any professional surveillance lighting. Why pay extra for a high performance camera and then limit its performance by not providing illumination for it? Even the best cameras will still produce noisy images in darkness that will seriously impact the performance of video analytics and create false alarms. No light = no video analytics.

Raytec continually test our lighting with a wide range of world leading cameras. When we carefully align the latest high power LED lighting with a high performance low light camera, the results are outstanding. Our recommendation to get the best pictures and performance at night would always be to choose a high performance camera and support it with a small amount of professional LED lighting.

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4: Improving data for specifiers

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ver time technology improves, and the cost of that technology comes down. We can certainly see this with surveillance cameras where there has been some price erosion. This means that lighting manufacturers must also respond with lower cost solutions. If the cost of a video surveillance camera falls, then it follows that the price of lighting must also fall to support that camera.

LED lighting is a global growth technology attracting lots of investment.

Consequently, the performance of LEDs is constantly improving and developing.

Modern illuminators that are purpose designed for video surveillance and use the latest optics and LEDs, can deliver over 200% more lighting power than illuminators that are only 3-4 years old.

As an example, Raytec’s latest range of VARIO 2 illuminators utilises PLATINUM Elite SMT LED technology to deliver upto 236% more power than its predecessor VARIO. Modern illuminators deliver more light output for your money, or ‘more metres of illumination per $.’ This often means that you can utilise a smaller illuminator than was previously possible, making your installation more cost effective.

et me share a secret with you. The datasheet of an Infra-Red or WhiteLight illuminator has never been able to precisely tell you how well a light will perform. Is one manufacturer’s 100m illuminator exactly the same as another manufacturer’s 100m illuminator? How do they calculate their maximum distance? As a lighting professional it is impossible to rate products from a datasheet, so specifiers have always been in an impossible situation.

Essentially, the security industry as we know it, has long been absent of any accepted surveillance lighting standards; each manufacturer has always established their own performance criteria.

After helping our customers face this challenge for the last 25 years, Raytec have tackled this head on by publishing the industry’s first lighting for surveillance standard – ‘POWERS.’ POWERS is an open standard available for all manufacturers to adopt.

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tifically tested lighting data to support our performance claims – especially distance. The POWERS standard defines the amount of light needed at the maximum quoted distance; 0.35μW/cm2 for IR and 3 lux for white-light.

The POWERS data is designed to help all security professionals to more easily specify and reliably compare the performance of different illuminators. It also provides an understanding as to how a chosen lighting product will perform.

Based on decades of experience, POWERS data is available for all of Raytec’s VARIO2 illuminators. It allows security professionals to specify with

confidence, and provides reliable and consistent information on which to base their choices.

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aytec are proud to lead lighting education in the security industry.

You can learn all there is to know about lighting by exploring our dedicated Industry Knowledge hub on our website.

You can also take advantage of our free lighting design service, which provides a real life insight into how your installation will perform.

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ver the years, the control room operator’s tasks have become increasingly complex. The number of sources and data inputs has grown massively, while regulations, industry standards, and individual companies’ operating procedures strictly control how the plethora of operator applications are integrated.

In this paper, we concentrate on some of the underlying technology issues that have a significant impact on operator efficiency. Resolving these issues can boost operator efficiency as well as job satisfaction.

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t one end of the spectrum, we find operator workspaces composed of numerous applications, all running on stand-alone systems. Monitoring and control are conducted via separate operator stations, each with a dedicated screen, mouse and keyboard. Function key and HMI (Human Machine Interface) conventions also vary from application to application. For reporting tasks, operators must gather information from multiple systems − which is timeconsuming, slowing down operator response times, and requiring the operator to remember information from several

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different systems (because drag & drop is not available across these disparate systems).

Sounds like a recipe for disaster?

It is... tried and tested. Psychological studies show that interpretation and retention are reduced during periods of stress, which leads to overload and operator error.

Integrated systems, on the other hand, provide many advantages and opportunities. At the positive end of the spectrum, we have control rooms in which all necessary process control and safety information is presented by a single integrated system allowing information from different sources to be made available to other support applications (such as Information Management Systems, shift logs, production monitoring, etc.), so that reports, key performance indicators and other data can be easily shared. Such a system enables reports to be generated and distributed automatically, relieving the operator of this task.

The main drawback of such a solution, however, is the cost, time and effort of implementation.

But there might be a more practical way − the sweet spot − to achieving higher operator efficiency: some level of desktop integration that is more cost- and time-effective than full system integration and that does not risk invalidating application warranties and maintenance agreements. As we’ll explain later on, visual integration allows ‘blending on glass’ and avoids security compliance issues and vendor dependencies.

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Control room layout and impact on efficiency

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ack of some level of integration can have a major impact on the control room’s physical design − impacting space requirements, layout and workstation ergonomics.

At the negative end of the spectrum, we find control rooms with a lot of separate system hardware components assembled in an ad hoc, haphazard way. The result is a confused layout and cluttered workstations, with no overall structure, requiring operators to move both physically and mentally between systems.

When operators must move from one system to another to complete a task, the chance of human error increases, and the movement might cause a delay in noticing an event. This can slow down operator response time and leaves little chance for an early recovery. KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switches can reduce the number of keyboard and mouse sets, but they require the operator to manually select which system the KVM is connected to. Also, KVM solutions − typically a one-application/ one-screen concept − have very limited flexibility with regard to optimizing visualization.

Good system integration presents the opportunity for a much more efficient and ergonomic control room layout. Indeed, we are seeing more compact workstations with displays for both process control and information management, along with Large Screen Displays either on or off workstation. All of these elements are used together to create a more unified work-

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space. Moreover, less hardware reduces weight, so that adjustable desks with sit/ stand options can be used − which result in better posture and the opportunity for movement, improving operator health and reducing staff turnover.

In a unified workstation, information from different systems can be brought together and presented in accordance with ergonomic principles − i.e., key information in the primary field of view, less important information in the secondary field. A single keyboard and mouse are used to access multiple screens or applications, reducing clutter and confusion. A unified workstation also combines audio outputs, freeing up workspace and eliminating the costs of multiple speakers.

In addition to the ergonomic advantages, these unified workstations can contribute to improving operator communication and situational awareness, especially in large control rooms. One important aspect that Human Factors design studies look at is ‘adjacencies’ − that is, which operator roles are most closely related; which operators communicate most frequently; which operators need a common overview of a portion of the process? A more compact layout enables operators to be grouped more effectively and improves direct communication between them.

As a more integrated workspace also reduces the operator’s switching between applications (both physically and mentally), operator frustration and workload are reduced, which can help optimize staffing. Another cost-benefit of more compact workstations is that the size of the control room can be reduced,

Good system integration presents the opportunity for a much more efficient and ergonomic control room layout

with figures of up to 35% reduction in floor space being quoted.

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ystem integration also has a significant effect on the HMI − the operator’s window into his/ her world. Good HMIs are the key to great Situational Awareness. On the other hand, disparate HMIs increase operator workload and the risk of error. Compounding the problem, operators might not always be physically in front of the right application or screen at the right moment. This makes it difficult to gather the right information in a timely manner to diagnose problems.

Worse yet, this information may even be obscured by another application window that is irrelevant to the situation.

At the extreme end of the spectrum, where control room design follows standards such as ISO 110643, we find fully integrated HMIs based on a usercentred design process underpinned by an HMI Philosophy and an HMI Style Guide. However, such an approach may not be easy to apply to upgrades, where legacy equipment and systems are involved, or in some industries where many different vendors and different types of applications are involved.

There is good news though. Technology has evolved within the visualization space so that there is an alternative for such extreme levels of HMI integration as mentioned above. Visual integration delivers many of the benefits − but avoids the cost − of multi-application HMI integration. This means that the right information can be presented directly in front of the operator precisely when he needs it. A visually integrated system also allows for the single mouse and keyboard interaction. Plus, visual integration also allows the operator to optimize his environment to his personal SecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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Visual integration delivers many of the benefits − but avoids the cost − of multi-application HMI integration needs or the requirements of operations in normal or special event mode. Another benefit of this approach is that it enables operators to save their personalized settings and activate them at any operator workstation at any time. Finally, the flexibility of visual integration does not compromise corporate policies and procedures regarding the IT infrastructure.

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eaders might recognize some of these issues − perhaps you’ve experienced some of these challenges yourself. Whether you are considering a new-build or a modification of an existing control room, having a clear understanding of your requirements and where you aspire to be should help you address these challenges in a practical and cost-effective way.

This paper has discussed a number of key criteria an ideal control room design should take into account − such a system would: ● Integrate multiple applications, while respecting security regulations. ● Offer one keyboard/ mouse/ audio setup, with no need to switch between workstations. ● Be a standard system, not needing a lot of integration effort. ● Not violate the warranty agreements from application vendors. ● Incorporate ergonomic principles.

For both new-builds and modifications, arriving at a solution that stays within the budget and timeline is the big challenge. As an alternative to fully customized and expensive system integration, Barco has designed OpSpace, a system that meets the criteria mentioned above.

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Milestone Software Brings Safety to Trondheim Harbor and 12 Additional Sites Centralized video security system keeps Norwegian harbors safe. The system provides maximum situational awareness, improves response in case of incidents and keeps the delicate marine environment clean as well

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ilestone Systems is the chosen solution for monitoring shipping traffic at Trondheim Harbor and 12 other harbors dotted along Trondheim fjord.

Trondheim Harbor faces challenging environmental and safety situations as a result of harsh Scandinavian weather, heavy freight transport and large passenger traffic. Nordic winds can cause cargo containers to sway while hoisted high above cranes; tractor trailers sometimes damage the piers when unloading

and, most importantly, improved management of shipping traffic were the primary advantages of implementing the new system. Easy integration between cameras, analytics and other systems was also a major benefit.

A seamless integration and coordination of different locales was also essential. Having instant situational awareness across all monitored locations enables the Trondheim port authorities to not only ensure safety in the harbors,

cargo; and boats become unmoored.

As a ‘hub’ for 12 neighboring harbors Trondheim needed to advance its video surveillance system in order to centrally monitor all 13 sites which included Trondheim Harbor plus the neighboring 12 harbors. This surveillance needed to take place from a single location so they could become more proactive in addressing the variety of harbor issues.

but also protects the environment in instances of oil leaks during ship refueling and catching incidents where strong winds cause ships to become unmoored.

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention (1974/1988) and sets minimum security arrangements for ships, ports and government agencies. Adhering to ISPS code was vital in the Trondheim installation.

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overview of safety issues and to respond far more quickly. Comprehensive coverage across the multiple harbors provides effective situational awareness so incidents can be brought into greater focus.

The software controls cameras using PTZ and overlay buttons.

The Multi-site surveillance has been implemented by upgrading to Milestone XProtect Corporate 2016, Milestone Smart Client and Milestone Mobile Client.

Milestone partner, Triangel Consulting, designed the solution. By analyzing Trondheim Harbor along with the other ports, they identified a video solution that could integrate all locations in a central monitoring hub. Milestone XProtect Corporate 2016 was installed in Axis Q-series and P-series cameras.

XProtect Smart Client was incorporated as an easy-to-use client application for daily surveillance operations. Its streamlined interface offers effortless user experience. The harbor patrolling guards were equipped with Milestone Mobile so they could access surveillance despite their physical location and quickly respond to incidents.

“We put great emphasis on involving the customer in the implementation phase and ensuring them necessary expertise,” states Finn Humborstad, Senior IT Business Consultant at Triangel AS. Triangel has been using IP-based technology since 1997.

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system so they now have approximately 70 cameras in total. They plan to expand with an additional 30-40 cameras and connect the video solutions from

nearby harbors. They project replacing older cameras with new 5MP and 4K cameras. “The ability to scale up in the future is extremely important to us as

well as having easy integration with analytics and other systems,” stated Roar Johnsen, Traffic Inpsector at Trondheim Harbor.

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iqura announces two all-new, fullHD marine dome cameras: the Xtreme HSD870H3-MDC and the ExPLORE HSD870H3EXP-MDC. These cameras give crisp, clear image quality and unparalleled video surveillance in harsh offshore and onshore environments.

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iqura’s advanced video surveillance solutions now include two robust PTZ dome cameras for harsh marine environments. The Xtreme HSD870H3MDC is designed to withstand shocks of up to 10g, not uncommon in the offshore industry. On top of that the ExPLORE HSD870H3EXP-MDC is also flame resistant, for use in hazardous areas like Zone 1, for example. These cameras give operators real-time overviews of mission-critical operations, even in the most extreme conditions.

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he Marine, Oil and Gas industries include the fast-paced world of drilling rigs and super tankers. Rewards can be high, but there are also risks. Incidents that are not dealt with immediately may interrupt operations and pose a threat to public safety. The

HSD870H3-MDC and HSD870H3EXP-MDC provide users with fullHD 1080p video quality at 60 frames per second. This results in crisp images and real-time control. For distribution and recording purposes, users can choose from four IP streams in optimal formats and quality.

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Our marine dome cameras are excellent examples of how we join high quality camera solutions with userfriendly designs,” says Peter de Konink, Product Line Manager at Siqura, “By listening closely to marine industry experts we are able to develop solutions that let our users see more detail, whilst allowing them to maintain constant and clear visual observation. With these cameras we help users increase safety and continuity, and reduce costs.” All components are designed to increase situational awareness and detect incidents before they escalate.

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In Suburbs of Paris, the Community of Les Lilas, Selects Proxim’s Tsunami® 10100 to Support High Speed Data Connectivity

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ounded in 1867, Les Lilas community is located 5.7 km (3.5 miles) from the center of Paris in the eastern suburbs. The local government facilities are spread across the community to provide the best services, as close to the residents as possible.

ollowing an elaborate RFP process and evaluation of all the available solutions, the IT team selected Proxim’s outdoor wireless radios. First implemented in the year 2009, the IT team partnered with Axiome Services and Proxim Wireless to deploy a wireless network spanning from the datacenter to all the public service departments.

The network consists of fifteen remote locations equipped with Tsunami® point to point series links connecting to the datacenter located at the center of the town.

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he community’s municipal government was in need of a cost-effective, robust network solution to interconnect its government offices and its data center. They had been using leased line networks for years; however over time, this approach was turning out to be costprohibitive. Consequently, the municipal IT team decided to replace its existing wire line network with a high capacity, reliable and cost-effective wireless network infrastructure.

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ue to increasing bandwidth demand to support heavier applications, the IT team once again turned to Axiome Services to upgrade its Proxim

network. The deployment includes the next generation Tsunami® 10100 point to point series radios for the data center connectivity. The recently introduced, Tsunami QB-10100 delivers over the air data rate of up to 867 Mbps and leverages the strengths of Proxim’s proprietary WORP® and ProximClearConnect technology to deliver carrier class performance.

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Proxim’s equipment has stood the test of time. The performance has always been reliable and consistent in any sort of weather and the performance/ price ratio is unmatched. We are also pleased with the after sales technical support services and local support offered by Axiome Services. Based on the performance, we are looking to further upgrade our network with Proxim’s latest generation products” said Michel Rosier, Director of IT services.

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tilizing Proxim’s outdoor high capacity backhaul wireless solutions, the city government successfully replaced its wire-line system to provide its departments with highspeed wireless connectivity at a cost significantly lower than the existing leased line.

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CafeX Selects HID Global’s Mobile Access Solution

To Provide the most Advanced Employee-centric Access Control Solutions

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ID Global® has been selected by CafeX to modernize its access control solutions, providing both employees and visitors a secure and convenient access control solution that integrates into their everyday lifestyles in the workplace. This supports CafeX’s strategy to provide its employees and visitors with the most advanced access control solution and a significantly improved end user experience.

Winner of numerous industry awards, CafeX develops software that helps enterprises – including many top global banks and insurance companies – transform customer engagement and workforce collaboration via the Web and mobile applications. The company has implemented a centralized mobile access control solution enabled on smartphones and wearables for its international office locations. Employees and visitors use HID Global’s patented ‘twist and go’ feature or simply tap their smartphone on the HID Global reader in order to access the building or other sensitive entrances within the offices.

Kevin Glass, Chief Innovation Officer with CafeX said, “Thanks to HID Global, we have been able to offer the very latest mobile access control technology to our employees and visitors. It has resulted in our employees and customers having an enriched user experience that they are finding very convenient and innovative.”

The company has streamlined its business processes, thereby reducing

● As part of modernizing CafeX’s access control solution, employees and visitors to the company are now using smartphones and wearables to enter offices in multiple locations internationally. ● A centralized mobile access control solution implemented in CafeX’s UK office is now being used both in the UK and USA. ● HID Mobile Access® has provided employees with a secure, convenient and innovative access control solution. administration costs and saving money, as it is very simple to issue, manage and revoke Mobile IDs to smartphones and wearables.

HID Global collaborated with regional experts, Controlsoft, a HID Global platinum partner in the UK and USA in order to meet CafeX’s requirements.

“HID Global’s mobile access control solution was easy to deploy and to integrate into CafeX’s credentials management platform. The readers are simple to configure, which made it possible for us to provide CafeX with an identity and access management solution very speedily,” said Jonathan Summers, Managing Director with Controlsoft.

“The ability to use smartphones and wearables for access control is becoming increasingly essential, as these devices are part of our everyday lives in the business workplace,” said Harm Radstaak, Vice President and Managing Director of Physical Access Control Solutions with HID Global, “CafeX’s implementation in their international offices is a testament of the growing adoption that merges convenience and security in a mobile-first world.”

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HID Global’s mobile access control solution also helps CafeX meet compliance requirements for its financial services customers. These and other Global 2000 companies typically require tight security around any sensitive data.

“HID Global’s secure access control solutions are regarded as the best and most well respected in the industry. Our financial customers are very happy to know we have implemented HID Global’s access control solutions. We have already recommended HID Global to a number of our clients given our high level of satisfaction,” said Kevin Glass at CafeX. HID Mobile Access enables the use of smartphones and other devices to open doors and gates with a ‘tap’ or from a distance using the company’s patented ‘Twist and Go’ gesture technology. Powered by Seos®, HID Mobile Access supports Bluetooth Smart and NFC use on a variety of Apple and Android mobile devices. The solution includes mobile IDs, mobile apps, mobile-enabled iCLASS SE® readers, and its HID Secure Identity Services® portal for straightforward, efficient provisioning and revoking of mobile IDs. 85

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Honeywell Control and Safety System Selected for Vital Natural Gas Pipeline in Turkey

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oneywell Process Solutions (HPS) will provide an integrated control and safety system for the strategically important Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) in Turkey.

The system will ensure reliable and safe operations of compressor stations along the entire length of the pipeline.

The Southern Gas Corridor is a critical part of the European Union’s strategy to enhance its energy security. The TANAP system will be able to transport up to 31 billion cubic meters per year of Caspian and nearby regions’ natural gas.

“Honeywell has a long history of

● Honeywell technology being used to support reliable and safe operations on about 94,000 miles of pipelines globally, enough to circle the world nearly four times. ● TANAP pipeline will help meet European demand for natural gas.

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working with critical energy projects in Turkey,” said Orhan Genis, President of Honeywell in Turkey and Central Asia, “This important project will help to secure a supply of natural gas not only to this country but across Europe.”

The 1,850-kilometer long TANAP will carry natural gas from Turkey’s eastern border with Georgia to its western border with Greece. According to

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Eurogas, demand for natural gas in Europe will grow at about 2 percent a year through 2030.

“Honeywell’s integrated solutions will enable TANAP to detect and resolve operational issues early, enhancing reliability for this important project,” said Pieter Krynauw, Vice President and General Manager for HPS’ Projects and Automation Solutions business, “Honeywell provides automation controls and safety solutions for almost 94,000 miles of natural gas and liquid pipelines, including many of the world’s longest systems.”

Honeywell will provide the project with fully integrated control and safety solution products, technology, engineering and support. It includes the distributed control system (DCS), emergency shutdown system (ESD), and an extensive fire and gas solution consisting of safety systems, fire alarm panels, and a full range of process and non-process area detectors and devices).

Honeywell’s system integrates all process control and safety systems and automation software under a single unified architecture at TANAP Stations.

The system improves operators’ visibility and situational awareness to detect, avoid and respond to incidents that could endanger people, the pipeline or the environment. It will also help TANAP provide uninterrupted supply through the pipeline.

The TANAP project employs some of Honeywell’s leading technologies: ● Experion® PKS (Process Knowledge System) advanced automation

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platform and software applications help improve business performance and peace of mind. Drawing on data from across the pipeline, Experion PKS helps operators make fast effective decisions to improve safety, reliability and efficiency.

● Safety Manager, Honeywell’s safety solution, integrates process safety data, applications, system diagnostics and critical control strategies to detect and prevent dangerous conditions. As well as automatic, safe emergency shutdown, Safety Man-

ager will also give TANAP tools for root-cause analysis to drive improved system performance. ● The XLS80 Fire Alarm Control Panel with an intelligent, flexible design and a user friendly interface for the highest safety standards and reliability.

Morpho Australasia Goes Live in Christchurch Airport in New Zealand Safran Identity & Security, through its subsidiary Morpho Australasia, has completed installing the next generation of eGates into Christchurch Airport

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his installation is part of national upgrade and innovation programme for 51 new generation border processinge gates for the New Zealand Customs Service (NZ Customs). The rollout has seen new generation Safran Identity & Security’s eGates installed in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and now Christchurch airport.

Since 2009, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch airports have been using SmartGate to give eligible travellers the option of self-processing through passport control. The system uses facial recognition technology to compare facial images of the traveller against the data contained in the e-Passport’s chip.

Over 18 million passengers have successfully used the system.

The new generation eGates speed up the traveller experience with a one-step

process, eliminating the kiosk and ticket which was part of the process with the previous gates. They also have a smaller footprint to meet the space constraints of airports, whilst also having Safran Identity & Security’s latest workflow and biometric matching software.

“Since its introduction in 2009, SmartGate has been increasingly popular with passengers and has helped manage growth in passenger volumes. The eGates allow passengers to pass through quickly and easily, and enable Customs officers to focus on managing high risk travellers at the border.”

– Carolyn Tremain Comptroller and Chief Executive of NZ Customs

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Tim Ferris, Managing Director of Morpho Australasia said, “As a company, we are focused on providing NZ Customs with a range of innovative services and technologies to help with passenger flow. We are proud of our joint innovation journey and are looking forward to launching the next series of passenger technology to help NZ Customs continue as world leaders at the border.”

Traveller volumes in New Zealand are expected to increase by 4-5% annually, or around 2.3 million to nearly 12.7 million by 2019.

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Rosario, Argentina has undertaken a citizen-focused security project to implement surveillance cameras on public buses. Hikvision mobile network devices were chosen to improve bus passenger safety

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nstances of crimes and violence (especially on city buses or at bus stations) motivated the Argentine city of Rosario to improve safety and security measures on the Urban Transportation System – or TUP as it is known locally.

Increasing the police presence to include an officer on each bus was both cost-prohibitive as well as uncomfortable for some TUP passengers. The final project proposal was based on best practices from other similar municipalities and involved an increased reliance on security cameras in each TUP bus.

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he project began with the provision of having fifty buses outfitted with three security cameras. One camera sits over the driver’s seat and focuses on recording passengers entering and exiting the bus. The second camera perches near the driver’s seat and faces the rear of the bus. The third camera gets mounted above the last row of seats, aiming toward the front of the bus. All of the cameras are capable of recording audio

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as well as video. The cameras are connected to an NVR equipped to record 45 days of footage and save for review.

The camera footage is accessed and viewed remotely from one of seven terminals. Two of these terminals are in the 911 emergency dispatch center; two additional terminals are at the mobility monitoring center; and each of the three public transit companies – Semtur, La Mixta, and Rosario Bus – operate one terminal each. Security camera footage is immediately reviewed by an operator at one of the seven terminals and first responders are dispatched when necessary.

The cameras employed for this project are some of the best Hikvision units on the market. At the time of this writing, 300 Mobile IPC DS-2CD6510D cameras, 150 Mobile IPC DS-2CD6520D-10 cameras, and 150 NVR DSM 7508 HNI/ GW/WI network video recorders had been installed.

Hikvision’s local distributor, Security One, played a crucial role in this TUP project. Security One provided the technical and training personnel to assist in presenting the proof of concept demonstration to Rosario municipal government, as well as configuring and installing the 3G and 4G networks on each of the buses. The Security One team even arranged for Crayon Web staff to travel to the Hikvision manufacSecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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turing facility in China to integrate their software with the custom built video surveillance system.

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he first phase of the project involved installing 150 cameras and 50 NVR units throughout a test fleet of 50 buses.

A 10 MG asymmetric and dedicated network was installed in the mobility monitoring center. The total cost for the first phase was approximately US$1.5 million.

Phase two is scheduled to include 300 additional buses. This will require 900 cameras and 300 network video recorders.

This project works in conjunction with fixed location surveillance cameras which have been in limited used throughout Rosario for several years.

As both systems integrate and expand, Rosario becomes the example for every Latin American city facing the challenge to curb urban crime.

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Avigilon Security Solutions Selected for Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium Avigilon partners with G4S to secure the Miami Dolphins

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vigilon Corporation’s high definition surveillance solutions have been selected to protect Hard Rock Stadium located in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Hard Rock Stadium is home to numerous world-class events and sports teams, including the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami football team, Capital One Orange Bowl, Super Bowl LIV and the 100th anniversary of the NFL, international soccer and a host of world-class events.

G4S has completed phase one, installing the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) software and 229 Avigilon surveillance cameras at the 65,000-seat Hard Rock Stadium and the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova South-

eastern University. Phase two of the installation will include 600 additional Avigilon cameras.

Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Operations Todd Boyan has been impressed with the results, “Avigilon and G4S have successfully created a state-of-the-art security solution.

Avigilon security solutions enable us to monitor the crowds and gives us the ability to identify and respond to potential security issues in a proactive manner.”

Avigilon's solutions are being used to protect stadiums and other large venues around the globe. Using Avigilon's HD Pro cameras, the entire seating area of a venue can be covered while provid-

ing enough image detail to zoom in and get a clear image of any visible individual or event in question.

“G4S has been working with the Dolphins’ security and IT functions to deploy a comprehensive and integrated security solution that we believe will become a model for how security is delivered and managed at other major sporting and events venues,” said John Kenning, Regional CEO, North America at G4S, “Teaming with Avigilon was the right choice as part of this security solution due to their experience securing high-profile stadiums around the globe, quality products and focus on customer service.”

Motorola Solutions Network Upgrade to Provide Major Boost for New South Wales Public Safety Agencies

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irst responders in New South Wales will benefit from greater communication and officer safety through a major upgrade to the state’s radio network.

NSW Telco Authority (NSW TA) is partnering with Motorola Solutions to upgrade 150 radio sites used by public safety organisations, as well as expanding network coverage with 23 new sites in the state’s north west.

The network upgrade will improve

the communications technology used by New South Wales’ emergency services every day while also ensuring the state is better prepared to deal with major emergencies and natural disasters.

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The upgrade also represents a key milestone within the NSW Operational Communications Strategy and Critical Communications Enhancement Program, which is providing improved technology to frontline personnel and improving the quality and efficiency of radio communications across the state.

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New Zealand, Steve Crutchfield, said the upgraded radio network has been designed for reliable performance in the harshest conditions with built-in failover capabilities to support peak events and emergencies.

“The project will provide New South Wales agencies with trusted voice communications and resilient performance so they can perform their essential daily work safely and efficiently,” Crutchfield said, “User agencies will also receive up-to-date radio

technology for the next five years and beyond, as well as the flexibility to introduce next generation capabilities over time. This includes digital radios that provide a richer set of features including location and mapping data, improved security, extended coverage and new and emerging applications to keep New South Wales agencies at the forefront of innovation.”

The project will also benefit New South Wales’ economy, with additional third party resources employed by Mo-

torola Solutions, both directly and indirectly, helping to deliver the upgrade.

In addition to the radio network upgrade, NSW TA has deployed Motorola Solutions’ WAVE application within its radio network, giving first responders more ways to stay connected.

The application enables New South Wales public safety agencies to securely extend the reach and capability of their radio communications to team members carrying smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices.

Silktown Roofing Successfully Deploys 3xLOGIC Thermal Cameras Innovative technology stops rash of parking, storage area thefts

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xLOGIC, Inc has announced that Silktown roofing, Manchester CT, has installed four 3xLOGIC VERA thermal cameras to combat thefts occurring in their expansive parking and storage lot.

Silktown Roofing is a full-service roofing contractor that specializes in the largest new construction projects, replacement of existing roofing systems, waterproofing, aggressive preventative maintenance for the entire building envelope, and unexpected emergency leak repair. Founded in 1984 with just six employees, the company now boasts over 300 employees at three locations.

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service and integrator, Sonitrol NE, recommended thermal camera technology by 3xLOGIC. Jim Erlandson is the Warehouse Manager, and he oversaw the camera selection and installation, “We’ve got most of the fenced-in area covered now, and the cameras are quite effective. I’ve run test ‘break-ins’ a few times to check the system, and on those occasions Sonitrol definitely gets the alarm right away.”

On those instances which are not a system test, Sonitrol NE gets an alarm triggered by one of the cameras detecting motion with a valid heat signature.

Sonitrol staff play back the video to confirm it is a human entering the secure area, and then they notify the police.

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advanced analytics. The camera was designed with the integrator in mind, offering advanced features while enabling easy deployment and set-up using innovative QR code technology – all at a highly affordable price. Edge-based recording software and an advanced analytics engine eliminates the need for an onsite server.

The system as installed has been configured so that when a driver is entering the protected area by vehicle, they swipe an access card at the gate, which de-activates the thermal cameras. Upon leaving the yard, swiping out at the gate re-activates the thermal camera protection. “I test the access card feature and the overall system, and when I confirm that it’s working well, that gives me good peace of mind,” said Erlandson, “The cameras are working well, we’re pleased.”

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ia Motors Slovakia is the most modern production facility of the car producer Kia Motors that can be found in Teplička nad Váhom not far from the town of Žilina in the Slovak Republic. It is the first and only Kia production facility in Europe.

At present, there are dozens of cameras and NVRs of the Uniview brand in the facility. Part of the cameras that have been installed there allows operators to monitor the delivery of components indented for the car production process.

The rest of them are in charge of recording key production activities.

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hese cameras are in charge of an important part of the production process, in which sealer is applied to

those car components that are subsequently welded. The operators are able to monitor sealer application in real time through camera live view and they can stop the production process when a fault is detected; at the same time, all robot activities are archived by snapshots. All

robot actions at the monitored workplace are paired with car VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers) – this way, all actions performed at the monitored workplace are traceable with not only written information but also pictures and videos.

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niview provided a brand new way of video surveillance which not only provides images, but is also fully combined into production, helping to record key production moments and can easily trace back together with other production records.

Moreover, Uniview special firmware and specialized proprietary U-code codec ensure extremely short response times and significant reduction in data flow and storage space. Uniview industrial cameras provide very high image quality and attractive design suitable for modern production facilities.

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Surveon Secures Casino with Advanced Surveillance Solutions

nvolved with activities that take place on gaming tables, casinos become one of the places requiring surveillance systems with advanced technology. While guests take part in the games with excitement, it’s crucial to have every moment closely monitored

challenges for casinos to overcome.

The excellent performance of Surveon WDR cameras helps meet these demands. The 3 megapixel cameras provide 1.5 times larger monitoring range at 30fps, becoming an ideal option for monitoring areas with high speed ac-

to avoid potential disputes. With Surveon’s professional casino solutions, including a series of HDR cameras, 5 megapixel fisheye cameras, enterprise hardware RAID megapixel recorders as well as central management software, also called as Surveon Control Center (SCC), casinos can easily track every event that occurs at any time with improved profitability while saving costs.

The complex light conditions and the demand of view angle coverage on different areas like card tables, lobby or reception counters are some of the

tivity, such as roulette wheels. Moreover, the PTZ cameras offer wider view angles and coverage with excellent megapixel image quality, protecting the staff and guests from potential threats. Among Surveon camera selection, 2MP compact box CAM2311SC with WDR, 3MP indoor dome CAM4321LV with 3-axis support, 2MP PTZ dome CAM5330SZ with 10x optical zoom, 3MP outdoor speed dome CAM6471EZ, and 5MP indoor fisheye CAM7511 are to be recommended for such applications.

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recording, the Surveon NVR2100 Series with hardware RAID was chosen to provide large capacities for longer video retention periods, overall system stability and zero video loss. In addition, it’s hot-swappable, thermal proven cables and redundant components with industrial grade standards make it possible to achieve 24/7 non-stop megapixel recording for casino applications.

Paired with Surveon Enterprise VMS with SCC management software, the advanced matrix wall management enables casinos to monitor every image without negligence.

Surveon casino solutions have been successfully adopted in Phoenix Casino, Vietnam. “Finding a reliable surveillance partner is always the goal we are aiming for. We are glad that Surveon offers such a comprehensive product line-up to fulfill our needs at once! The performance and image quality have enhanced our efficiency conducting surveillance tasks. The running applications are reliable and quite satisfying” said the Managing Director for the surveillance deployment in the casino.

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360 Vision Technology Show the perfect imaging solution.

Ashley Wyton, International Sales Cameras for Every Application Manager at 360 Vision Technology, at Intersec 2017

360 Vision Technology, the leading British CCTV design & manufacturing company, will be displaying a range of cameras suitable for every application, at Intersec 2017 esigned to deliver advanced situational awareness, identification and alert to activity within any surveillance application, 360 Vision will be demonstrating their range of high-performance imaging cameras.

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says: “With the ability to automatically detect and continually track targets, 360 Vision offers the very best in British camera manufacturer knowledge, experience and build quality, to provide support for any Middle East security specific applications. Whether the conditions are bright, zero light, sandstorm, or long distance, our range of integrated Radar, Thermal and HD imaging cameras combine rugged build quality, with proven reliability in the field, to provide the ultimate in surveillance camera performance, backed by first-class manufacturer support.”

Aiphone JP Video Intercom Systems Deployed at French Job Centres

Suitable for border security, site perimeter, sterile and hazardous areas, process control, and zero light surveillance, 360 Vision’s Predator ‘all-in-one’ integrated surveillance camera is available in a number of integrated technology options.

Suitable for general, through to high-security scenarios, on display at the show will be 360 Vision’s latest Predator Overview camera, along with other popular Predator variants, including Radar, Stainless Steel, Thermal and HD – all available with integrated IR and white light LED illuminators, to deliver

Aiphone has been entrusted by the French government to provide video intercom systems for 450 Pôleemploi job centres ôleemploi is a French governmental agency which registers unemployed people, provides social benefits and

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helps them find jobs. It also offers opportunities for companies to hire staff.

The agency was created in 2009 as a result of a government pledge to reduce the unemployment rate.

Aiphone JP video intercom systems have been installed at each of the 450 Pôleemploi offices located throughout France in order to control access to the job centres, as meetings with those seeking work are only conducted in the afternoon by appointment.

Each of the Pôleemploi offices are being equipped with a JP video intercom solution comprising two or three 7” touchscreen room stations, but there is the option if required, to expand this number to eight.

The JP system comes complete with a built-in 170 degree wide angle camera which when combined with digital pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ ) functionality, eliminates blind spots that ensure Pôleemploi staff can always see who wants to enter their offices.

It also records up to 20 calls on its internal memory or up to 1,000 calls on an optional removable SD/ SHDC to enable staff to review the identity of visitors, whilst users can choose to have hands-free communication or use the room station handset to protect the privacy of the visitor.

Antoine Pelloux, Marketing Manager for Aiphone in France, said: “The video capabilities of the JP system, as well as the built-in magnetic induction loop for the hard of hearing, were key factors in us winning this prestigious contract. Most importantly, the JP system complies with the France’s Acces93

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sibility Act in terms of the field of view of the camera built into the door station which also offers audio and pictogram guidance. Ease of use was also a key requirement and the touch screen room stations with large button and icons for quick, intuitive navigation and control, have therefore provided an ideal solution for this project.”

Wavestore Introduces Version 6.4 of its Award-Winning VMS to Deliver Major Enhancements for Installation, Security and User Experience

Wavestore, the British manufacturer of video management software (VMS), has launched v6.4 of its VMS featuring a host of enhancements which allows systems integrators and end-users to get even more from their new and existing Wavestore solutions nauthorised access to security systems has been a hot topic in the industry recently. In this latest release,

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Wavestore adds SSL and TLS protocol e-mail transmission to further protect against potential interception of alerts transmitted via e-mail to an existing long list of pre-configured security measures, which include up to 4096 bit video encryption, stringent password policy enforcement, authorisation of connected devices, privilege separation and robust protection against ‘man-in-the-middle’ attacks.

Wavestore operates a pro-active independent vulnerability assessment programme and is committed to the continued development of security measures to protect users of its VMS.

The Security Buying Group’s Aimetis Exchange Offer Upgrades Any Live VMS System to Aimetis with no Channel License Fees

The Security Buying Group is pleased to announce its exclusive ‘Aimetis Exchange’ offer nstallers are given the opportunity to replace an existing video management software based CCTV system with a current Aimetis Symphony™ solution, without paying channel license fees.

Paul Scott, Technical Director of Security Buying Group, explained: “The exchange offer allows us to replace any current VMS CCTV system, larger than fifty channels, with an Aimetis Symphony™ solution. Our pricing means integrators, in many cases, can reduce their annual VMS fees by switching to Aimetis.

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We simply ask customers to commit to annual maintenance and support.”

This offer means sites can benefit from the outstanding VMS functionality Aimetis Symphony™ offers, including

taking advantage of its analytics capability. The Security Buying Group supports customers with system design, specification, training and deployment as well as helping to manage the transition to the Aimetis platform.

Paul added: “To maintain the high standard of the Aimetis products, including their installation, installers are requested to attend certification training.

In return, they receive free licenses for use on further projects. The cameras, servers and storage devices being reused need to be on our current, extensive integration list, which can be checked very quickly, before we proceed.”

Oil, Gas and Industry Meeting with Integrators and Security Directors at TB Forum 2017

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and Industry Clusters, bringing thousands of safety and security professionals in touch with integrators, end-users and key decision makers in this field n these sectors vendors from overseas gain the biggest market-share and have leading positions.

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IDIS to Celebrate Twenty Years of Innovation at Intersec 2017

Korea’s largest surveillance manufacturer to demonstrate why the company has been at the vanguard of surveillance innovation for the last two decades by unveiling powerful enterprise-level solutions in Dubai DIS, a leading global surveillance manufacturer, announces that it will kick off its twentieth anniversary celebrations during Intersec 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 22-24 January on its stand S1-F26.

comes with free software and firmware updates. ● A 64-channel network video recorder (NVR), the DR-8364D; featuring full HD real-time recording, RAID 1/5/10, dual power, total throughput of 900Mbps and failover redundancy.

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Security Directors from PJSC ‘RusHydro,’ PJSC ‘Gazprom Neft,’ PJSC ‘NC Rosneft,’ PJSC ‘Gazprom,’ PJSC ‘Transneft’ confirm that procurement of the security systems in large volumes is still relevant to them and the budgets are available; total $164 million will be spent for security and safety at Oil & Gas in 2016.

Alexey Ostrov, OJSC Severneftegazprom: “Servers and workstations have no Russian analogues, and imported surveillance systems are more reliable and more advanced technically in comparison with domestic counterparts. We also purchase Access Control products & solutions from foreign vendors, since the objects have been designed on the systems of such kind.

Software, however, makes an exception, in this segment, we prefer local manufacturers. In the security and alarm systems sector priority goes to the domestic vendors.”

To commemorate two decades of innovation, IDIS will hold a press briefing on its stand on Monday 23rd January at 16:00 when the company will honour customers and partners for making the last twenty years such a phenomenal success. At the same time, the IDIS team will demonstrate exactly why the company has been at the frontline of surveillance innovation over the last two decades by unveiling a number of new innovative solutions including: ● IDIS Solution Suite; an open architecture and enterprise-level video management software (VMS), that offers a highly responsive and costeffective modular design and that SecurityLink India ■ 1 January 2017

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● IDIS ANPR; that features true plug-and-play technology to deliver ground breaking accuracy, a true multi-lane field of view, and superior image quality combined with simple and fast deployment. ● IDIS VA in the Box; the video analytics that include people counting, heat mapping and queue management so users can learn more about their customers’ behaviours, needs and demands. ● IDIS Intelligent Codec; an advancement on H.265 that optimises focus points and enhances video operation and search, while delivering savings up to 90% on bandwidth and storage when combined with Motion Adaptive Transmission. ● IDIS Super 4K Total Solution; a high-performance mix of 4K NVRs, cameras and monitors and support for H.265 to deliver sharper and more accurate surveillance for powerful image analysis.

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