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(102 pages including 6 for cover) Volume III • Issue 6 • January 2019

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Dear Readers, Team SecurityLink India wishes you ‘A Very Happy & Prosperous New Year!’ 2019 accompanies a noteworthy New Year gift for the private security agencies in India – the GST Council of India has rationalized the practice of Goods & Services Tax for private security services and brought it under reverse charge mechanism, subject to certain conditions. The industry has constantly been raising the issue with the pertinent government departments during 2018, and therefore this decision marks an encouraging feat for the industry to start and flourish in 2019. This decision also reaffirms the upbeat positive intent of the government towards bolstering ease of doing business in the country. GST has undergone innumerable alterations and modifications since its inception in July 2018 so as to become more viable for the mass assessees. Be it the rates, processes, or the required returns to be filed under GST rulings, the government has always shown keenness and been prompt to hear and accept public inputs to enable a more sustainable GST regime. The reverse charge mechanism for private security industry is a win-win for all the stakeholders – the principle employers, the security agencies, and the government.

Editor-in-Chief Santosh Pathak Principal Consultant Pritam Singh Mehta SecurityLink India Registered Ofﬁce H-187/5, First Floor Jeevan Nagar Market, Kilokari (Near Maharani Bagh) New Delhi - 110014 Phone: +91 11 26342237 Telefax: +91 11 42828080 E-mail: editor@securitylinkindia.com Website: www.securitylinkindia.com Admin Vibha Dixit

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has recently indicated that India is working towards a single national tax rate which could be a mid-point between 12 and 18%. Multiple slabs were fixed transiently in order to ensure the tax of no commodity goes up radically and it could contain the inflation impact; however, 28% slab is now to die.

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This declaration may further go in favour of the private security agencies this year. The industry is currently charged GST at the rate of 15% and as security is a basic requisite for a growing economy like India, it merits for the minimum slab rate. Should the subject be presented convincingly to the authorities, the rate might roll down to 5% or less.

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While on one hand the government is upbeat and the business of safe and smart cities is taking big strides, the instance of a recent report which states that majority of the installed cameras in Delhi is defunct or is not monitored and therefore hours of feeds are wasted every day, questions the implementations of these projects. If this is the truth about the National Capital of India, where do other ‘safe’ and ‘smart’ cities of the country stand? The question still stands – no technology or equipment can yield unless the human factors i.e., the urge and urgency of security and being secured are clearly made the fundamental element of the security eco-system. We wish and hope the authorities and all stakeholders will take the right note and learning from the above instance and endeavor to execute the projects with a motive to accomplish their true objectives. Till next month, stay safe and happy reading! With warm regards,

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CONTENTS WHITE PAPER DIGITAL POLICING Smart Policing for Public Safety

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The Civil Defence Raising Day 2018

Fortinet Secures DTDC Express

GST for PSS Brought under RCM

Smart Policing for Public Safety

Genetec Appoints Country Lead for India

IISSM Conclave 2018

Dahua at IFSEC India 2018

Countdown to FSIE 2019 Begins

Axis at IFSEC India 2018

IIT Bombay and NEC Sign MoU

Matrix at IFSEC India 2018

Hikvision at WES – Mumbai

Hikvision at IFSEC India 2018

Matrix Participates in Intersec 2019

FEATURE ARTICLES Beating Traffic Jams with Intelligent Video Technology

Rethinking Cybersecurity in the Digital Transformation Age

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Hikvision Empowers Sanjivani Group of Institutes

ADT Saves Birmingham Family

Hanwha to Keep Subways Safe

Dahua Protects Women Against Domestic Violence

Blockpass Promotes Decentralised Asset Management

Matrix Manages UAE Based One-stop Retail Chain

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Directorate of Civil Defence Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi

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he Directorate of Civil were Two Hands Seat, HuDefence, Govt. of N.C.T. man Crutch, ‘s,’ CPR with of Delhi, celebrated the AED (Automated External Civil Defence Raising Day Defibrillator), Fore and AFT, on 6 December 2018 at Bal Fireman lift, and improvised Bharati Public School, Parmethods by blankets and othwana Road, Pitampura, New er available items. Delhi. Mrs. Tanvi Garg, IAS, They displayed various Deputy Commissioner (HQs) rescue methods. For 1st floor casualties, methods like selfwas the Chief Guest. Other rescue with jumping sheet, guests who graced the occafireman’s lift, sliding stretchsion included various DMs/ er by one ladder by women ADMs/ SDMs/ Tehsildars/ and sliding stretcher by two Delhi police officials/ fire ofladders by men were used. ficials/ local residents/ school Mrs. Tanvi Garg, IAS, Deputy Commissioner (HQs) giving away the certificate The 2nd floor casualties were authorities, students, civil cleared using sliding stretcher defence volunteers, wardens, and so on. Shukla as Incident Commander and Vi- on two parallel rope methods. The casuThe District Magistrates were re- nay Mathur as Incharge of Warden Post alties of 3rd floor to 2nd floor were rescued ceived by the Civil Defence Instructors demonstrated to the community mem- by cage method, and those of top floor and Senior Wardens of the respective bers by doing fire fighting, rescuing the were rescued by flying fox method and districts with bouquets of flowers, and surface casualties through emergency self-rescue with the help of descenders the Chief Guest was received by Rahul methods of rescue, and rendering first from roof. All rescue methods were disSudan, the Senior Staff Office, Civil aid to the injured. The methods used played by the trained civil defence volDefence, Delhi. During the welcome speech, Rahul Sudan gave information on the history and activities of Civil Defence in Delhi. The Chief Guest walked through the display of civil defence services like rescue, first-aid, firefighting, welfare, and so on. She also took keen interest in the photo exhibition of civil defence activities. On the onset, a demonstration on self-defence was given by the women civil defence volunteers. There was also a PT demonstration by both the men and women volunteers. Further, a mock disaster situation was created which the civil defence teams lead by Hari Om 20

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unteers with precision and confidence. The audience of more than 3000 invitees and guests cheered the participants and praised their efforts in saving the lives of people trapped/ injured during disasters. The Chief Guest distributed the President’s Meritorious medals to Ms. Neelam Kataria, Addl. Chief Warden (lady) South West District, and DGCD DISC (MHA) to Vijay J.V. Thental, Dy. C.W., North District and Ms. Archana, Group Leader, North District. She also handed over the certificates and medals to the winners and runner-up of inter district professional

and sports competitions. On the occasion, a Civil Defence Corps, Delhi (CDCD) Android Mobile App was launched by the Chief Guest which disseminates information on civil defence, disaster management and women safety. The App provides direct calling facilities for emergency numbers, hospitals, civil defence wardens/ offices etc. Mrs. Garg acknowledged the ‘Nishkal Sewa’ spirit of the civil defence volunteers who performed various duties from time to time. She motivated the civil defence wardens/ volunteers to encourage more and more citizens to join Civil Defence and get them trained so that any kind of disaster can be dealt in effective manner. She asked them to continue working with zeal, enthusiasm and devotion in the service to the nation. The Chief Guest also administered the ‘Environment Pledge’ to all present for planting more trees. Civil Defence Organization is a second line of defence and a social/ welfare service agency during war-time and emergencies that provides relief to the affected persons/ areas in calamities and disasters, and during major accidents, communal upheaval etc., in

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 Wardens are generally knowledgeable and influential people of the locality with aptitude and inclination for public service. They are enlisted and trained to advise, help and guide the community in their areas and generally to serve as the link between the people and the authorities  Dr. Iqbal Singh Jagdeva Senior Chief Warden Delhi East District peace time. The aims and objectives of Civil Defence are to protect human life and property, to maintain continuity of production, and to keep up the morale of public in general. In peace time during disasters, terrorist activities, calamities and the likes, Civil Defence Corps provide rescue service, house fire parties, first aid, communication, welfare measure, relief work, transport, training and mobilization of the local help etc. They also perform numerous other social and welfare activities. Civil Defence’s demonstrations are held in various localities to educate and motivate members of public in Civil Defence measures. First Aid posts are established on various occasions during national festivals such as Republic Day, Independence Day, Haj Centres, religious gatherings etc. Blood donations camps are also organized by the Civil Defence corps from time to time. 21

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Government Brings GST for PSS Under RCM A big respite for 22000 PSAs & a workforce of 8.5 million Triumphant CAPSI expressed gratitude to PM & FM

he recent decision of the whereby the principal employer Government of India (GoI) (to whom the security guards are to bring the Goods and Services outsourced) would pay GST on Tax (GST) for Private Security due date and claim its refund later. Services (PSS) under Reverse This would reduce the financial Charge Mechanism (RCM) has burden on the owners of the pritaken along a big relief for the private security agencies.”  Bringing private security services under ‘reverse vate security industry (PSI). In its As the industry proclaims, charge mechanism’ for the management of GST is st 31 meeting held on 22 December the security service industry esa historic decision on the part of the Government 2018 regarding GST on services, sentially recruits, trains, and then of India, and is a great victory for CAPSI and the the GST Council, amongst variprovides jobs to the trained manprivate security industry at large. It has far reaching positive impacts on the business growth of more ous decisions, rationalized that sepower which along with other statthan 22000 private security agencies, and the workcurity services (supply of security utory costs constitute about 90% force of nearly 8.5 million security personnel who personnel) provided to a registered of their billing amount. They work enjoy gainful employments in these establishments. person, except government departon a profit margin of nearly 5%. The decision has not only averted the collapse of ments which have taken registraThe tax deducted at Source (TDS) the industry but will also bring more revenue to the national exchequer as the service takers will dition for TDS and entities registered at the rate of 2% of the billing rectly pay GST to the government. This will surely under composition scheme, shall amount further erodes the marincrease revenue collection in coming days  be put under RCM. gins. Thus, low margins coupled Kunwar Vikram Singh The Central Association of with delays in payments create a Chairman Private Security Industry (CAPSI) huge pressure on the cash flows of has consistently been raising this the industry. A majority of manissue with the government at variagements often finds it extremely ous levels to highlight problems emerged den. The major impediment stems from difficult to pay even wages on time, beout of the GST implications for the in- the fact that GST is due to be deposited sides to comply with the statuary requiredustry. They made representations to the every month without fail while agencies ments of depositing dues like PF and ESI. Ministry of Finance, the GST Commis- receive payments for their respective Under such circumstances, this considersioner, the Competition Commission of services after 60 to 90 days, and even ate decision of the government comes India (CCI), MSME and so on. When all more. What forces the owners to close as a divine boon for the industry which appeared going in vain, huge gatherings their companies is the methodology of will save several companies to die. It has of owners/ MDs/ CEOs, and employees depositing GST. The GST regulations protected thousands of security agencies of the private security industry across the mandate security agencies to deposit tax who were willing to sell their business country staged nationwide peaceful pro- within the prescribed time in the month in under distress to foreign based compatests under the banner of CAPSI in July which bills are raised; however, the pay- nies having deep pockets to take care of 2018 to voice their disapproval to GST. ments against these bills are made after the finances needed to pay GST before it In principle, the existing modus of 3-4 months. This gap impacts the cash is received from the service takers. GST rules largely goes in contradiction to flows of their low-margin industry badly. The Chairman, CAPSI, on behalf the business module of the industry that Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chairman, of the entire industry, has expressed his brought various security agencies to the CAPSI said, “The logical remedy to gratitude for this decision to Narendra verge of closing their business owing to this problem has been the introduction Modi, the Prime Minister (PM) and Arun the imposed unwarranted financial bur- of the ‘Reverse Charge Mechanism,’ Jaitley, the Finance Minister of India. 22

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National Seminar on Digital Policing Policemen in India need to be IT trained & exposed to digital technologies in the era of cyber policing MeitY has set up Centre for Data Analytics under NIC to counter challenges

he police personnel in India need to be trained in information technology (IT), and be exposed to digital technologies to avoid getting left behind in the era of cyber policing, a top official of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said at a recently held ASSOCHAM event in New Delhi. “The future of smart policing is cyber policing, there is no future of conventional policing. It can only be guidance but it has to be cyber policing in the future in both real and virtual worlds,” said Sanjay Goel, Joint Secretary, MeitY. Mr Goel who is heading the e-governance division in MeitY also added, “The Ministry is aware of challenges in data analytics. Recognising this, my team has set up a Centre for Data Analytics under NIC (National Informatics Centre) in Delhi itself.” Considering that there are no boundaries in cyber world, Mr Goel said that this has made policing more challenging and complex, “We are up to the challenge and our security authorities are

moving ahead with times and taking the challenge head-on.” Talking about the digital initiatives of the government, he said, “So far with three governance initiatives and various electronic initiatives and digitalisation we have done, we have been able to ensure flow of information, and now we are migrating towards smart policing.” He said that latest technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), internet of things (IOTs), robotics and data analytics should be made available to the police authorities at the site of an emergency as these are the soul of smart policing which should become the new norm. Noting that these technologies are four decades old, he said, “Now with increase in computing powers and improvement in tools we have, we are able to tap it and we need to catch up with rapidly changing technology.” SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

Amid others who addressed the ASSOCHAM seminar included – DrLovneesh Chanana, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on IT/ ITeS and Vice-President (Digital Government), SAP India Pvt. Ltd.; Anil Dhawan, Co-chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Homeland Security, and Ankur Sareen, AGM, Networking Embedded Appliance Division Delivery, NEC Technologies. ASSOCHAM initiated its endeavour of value creation for Indian industry in 1920. It was established by promoter Chambers, representing all regions of India. Having in its fold over 400 chambers and trade associations, and serving over 4.5 lakh members across India. ASSOCHAM has emerged as the fountainhead of knowledge for Indian industry, which is all set to redefine the dynamics of growth and development in the knowledge based economy. 23

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On Security, Safety, Fire & Loss Prevention

nternational Instihis ministry that will tute of Security & bring a sea change in Safety Management the security sector, held the much awaited especially in aviation mega event in indussecurity. trial/ corporate secuAlphons Kannanrity/ safety sector i.e., thanam, Minister of th the 28 IISSM Global State (Independent Conclave 2018 on Charge), Ministry of Security, Safety, Fire Tourism in his keyand Loss Prevention note address shared at Manekshaw Centre, his views on the subNew Delhi during 28ject of safety and 30 November 2018. security, and underThe conclave was lined the importance attended by a large of such conclaves. number of security He thanked IISSM and safety profesInaugural Ceremony – Lighting of the Lamp for striving tirelessly Suresh Prabhu, the Minister of Commerce & Industry and Minister of sionals and other towards the cause of Civil Aviation (L) and R K SINHA (Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha) & stakeholders of the security, safety, fire Executive Chairman, IISSM (R) industry from difand loss prevention ferent parts of the country, as well as performance and delved into policy for last 28 years. He stressed the need abroad especially from counties like making for the next year. It followed for the government and private sector to Australia, Singapore, Kenya and so on. the registration of the participants of work together for greater efficiency and The conclave provided a unique oppor- the Conclave, followed by networking advancement of the sector. He said that tunity for security/ safety professionals, dinner. there is a need for sending out the right MD/ CEOs, owners of security agenThe Conclave was inaugurated on signal to the world regarding safety and cies, manufacturers, system integra- 29th November 2018 by Suresh Prabhu, security in India. tors, and other decision makers of the the Minister of Commerce & Industry There was a thought provoking and industry, as well as the policy makers and Minister of Civil Aviation by light- inspiring address to the participants by from various government departments ing of the lamp. Mr. Prabhu appreciated Jayant Sinha, MoS, Civil Aviation who to explore, discuss and reach to their the key role played by the Private Se- appreciated IISSM for bringing togethone aim as how to make the sector even curity Industry in safeguarding the na- er such a distinguished gathering from tion’s assets, and stressed upon the need across the country as well as the world, more efficient, more pro-active. 28 November 2018 saw the IISSM of bringing loss prevention to the core and apprised all the participants of the Board of Governors (BoG) meeting, of every business. He also apprised all latest technology being used in aviation which took a stock of the current year’s with the policies being implemented by sector which will usher it in a new era. 24

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The other ministers who addressed the conclave were Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of Labour & Employment; Giriraj Singh, MoS, MSME; and Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Science & Technology, Environ-

grammes; Security, Safety, Vigilance and Responses in a Smart City; and Road Safety – An Operational Risk and Collaborative Solutions. All panel discussion were very lucid and informative and they evinced excellent question-answer sessions, thus making them very interactive.

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ment, Forests & Climate Change. Mrs. Aruna Sundararajan, IAS, Chairman, Telecom Commission and Secretary, Dept of Telecommunications, Govt. of India, also addressed the audience.

Panel discussions This year IISSM Conclave organized five panel discussions whereby the policy makers, innovators, and experts from various domains shared their views and the audience got to come across the technology aspects, their plans, and processes which are yet to come and become the integral part of their life in 3 to 5 years down the line. The topics of panel Discussions were HSSE – Sustainable Growth and Development in Healthcare, Hospitality and Retail; Social Media and Data Privacy – Opportunities and Threats in a Cyber Environment; Challenges and Opportunities in Corporate Security and Property Conservation Pro-

he much coveted awards in security/ safety sector – IISSM Security and Safety Excellence Awards 2018 were awarded to those organizations that have set an example for others to follow and contributed immensely to the sector. There was individual excellence awards for those who think out of the box, and execute it on the ground – thus contributing a great deal to the society. The awards were given by various ministers including Suresh Prabhu, K.J. Alphons, Santosh Gangawar, Jayant Sinha, Giriraj Singh, and Dr. Harsh Vardhan, after their address to the participants. Apart from these Awards, there were special awards for professionals whose contributions have been remarkable in spreading the brand IISSM in various parts of the country.

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Fellowship Awards 2018

r. Harsh Vardhan presented IISSM the Fellowship Awards in appreciation and recognition of their contribution for enhancing the standards and ethical practices in the profession of security, safety, fire prevention, introduction of technology, and to make the loss prevention as the key management practices for improvement of the profitability. In his valedictory address Dr Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Culture stressed the need to have frequent deliberations on such topics. He said in spite of being a minister he was an entrepreneur, and from his own experience he knew if security and safety gaps are left open, it can cause irreparable damage to the growth. He also stressed the need for preservation, maintenance and security of heritage monuments. The conclave was concluded with a vote of thanks. The participants dispersed to their places with an enriched experience and looked forward to attending the next IISSM conclave in 2019. The next IISSM Global Conclave is likely to be held in Bangalore in the month of November 2019. 25

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Countdown to FSIE 2019 Begins India’s leading and comprehensive trade show for fire safety and security, FSIE announces its third edition to be held in Mumbai ●● New opportunities: Meet international and national trade professionals from leading brands, witness latest innovations in fire safety and security products. ●● Increase in floor space: Dedicated IoT pavilion for showcasing the cutting edge technologies in the IBMS/ IOT space and a dedicated security pavilion to focus on low voltage security systems have resulted in 25% increased floor space.

ire & Security India Expo (FSIE) continues to grow and brings together experts for preventive fire protection and security solutions. Now in its third year, the show will mark its debut in Mumbai at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC)

from 28 February to 2 March 2019. The event is organised by NürnbergMesse India in co-operation with Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI). The trade fair brings together over 150 leading brands displaying solutions for active, passive, and organisational fire safety and security management.

Increase in floor space

W  FSIE reflects industry transformation and unlimited market opportunities in India. FSIE 2019 poises to attract the largest gathering of trade professionals witnessing latest innovations by the leading brands participating from world over. We strive to raise the bar every year and rigorously pursue to place India as a market destination for all giant international players to participate in FSIE  Sonia Prashar Chairperson of the Board and Managing Director, NürnbergMesse India 26

ith over 10,000 sq. mtrs. of exhibition space, FSIE 2019 will have live product demonstrations across cutting edge technologies in the IBMS/ IoT space, with special focus on low voltage security systems, and new technology in fire protection & life safety systems. Interests of end customers shall be given special attentions and hence they are being specifically invited to the exhibition. FSIE will bring a unique concentrated market overview of integrated solutions for fire protection and security, especially those that intelligently combine innovation and technology.

Conferences & workshops

he expo will also see conferences and workshops addressing key top-

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 The Indian fire and safety

equipment market is expected to reach USD4.94 billion by 2019. With the increased growth of the economy coupled with the government rules and regulations, the future of the Indian fire safety & security market is very bright  Pankaj Dharkar International President Fire & Security Association of India ics related to fire safety and security. Buyer-seller meetings, trade delegations and similar others are some of the concurrent highlights that will make a part of the expo.

Awards & recognition

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and emergency response – annual FIST Awards are conducted in association with Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI), which is a major attraction of the event. NürnbergMesse is one of the 15 largest exhibition companies in the world. The portfolio covers some 120 national and international exhibitions and congresses, and approximately 40 sponsored pavilions at the Nuremberg location and worldwide. Every year, around 30,000 exhibitors (international share: 41%) and up to 1.4 million visitors (international share of

 The positive synergy, similar operational

approach and elements of common culture have led to a smooth cooperation between FSAI and NürnbergMesse India. FSIE proves to be a multidimensional platform that supports and helps the industry to grow  Dominic K.P. National President Fire & Security Association of India trade visitors: 24%) participate in the own, partner and guest events of the NürnbergMesse Group, which is present with subsidiaries in China, North

America, Brazil, Italy and India. The group also has a network of about 50 representatives operating in over 100 countries.

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For joint R&D to address social challenges in India Joint effort covers the areas of big data analytics, IoT and AI

EC Corporation’s subsidiary NEC Technologies India (NECTI) has entered into an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay to explore joint research and development in the field of big data analytics, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), with an aim to solve a broad range of social challenges in India. Dr. Akihiko Iketani, Head of NECTI’s NEC Laboratories India (NLI) and Dr. Suhas Joshi, Dean of ‘Alumni & Corporate Relations’ and ‘Rahul Bajaj Chair Professor’ at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mumbai. Under this MoU, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and NECTI will jointly work on value creation for major Government initiatives across smart cities, as well as for the logistics and transportation domain, by leveraging advanced technologies. One of the areas this joint R&D aims to explore is the use of big data analytics to optimize the movement of logistics containers across the country, which can result in shorter times for the delivery of goods and lower logistics cost. “The signing of this MoU further strengthens the existing tie between NECTI and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. More than 30 graduates have joined NEC’s Central Research Laboratories in Japan since 2012,” said Dr. Iketani, “Through this joint R&D effort, we aim to address social challenges posed by rapid urbanization and economic development in India such as improving the efficiency of logistics networks, reducing road congestion and air pollution, and achieving smarter and safer cities.” “The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is steadily building research capabilities in collaboration with corporates investing heavily in R&D, including firms from Japan. We believe that such cooperation would open up new avenues of research for our brilliant students and faculty members. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration, which can make a significant impact on the society,” said Dr. Suhas Joshi from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. NLI was established in July 2018 in Mumbai to promote the agile development and commercialization of solutions for India and other emerging countries. By employing highly skilled IT talent and conducting joint research with academia, customers and partners, NLI engages in the creation of new solutions for public transportation and logistics, public safety, digital government and cashless payment. SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

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Hikvision Presents Education Security Solutions at 13th World Education Summit - Mumbai H ikvision participated in the 13th World Education Summit to showcase its innovative solutions for the education sector. The event was organized by Elets Technomedia in Bombay exhibition Center, Mumbai during 7-8 December 2018. It was inaugurated by Ms. Meeta Rajivlochan, Principal Secretary & State Project Director, State Project Directorate – RUSA, Government of Maharashtra.

about the education security issues, which can be addressed effectively through innovative security solutions. World Education Summit was the perfect platform to showcase a wide range of Hikvision security solutions. We also have the latest broadcasting solution and face recognition terminals for education sector,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd., “Hikvision’s smart solution for schools

The World Education Summit was based on the concept of ‘innovation in education.’ The grand congregation served as a platform for numerous distinguished education leaders and stakeholders of the education sector to discuss and deliberate upon latest innovative practices in the education sector. “We at Hikvision are supporting ‘School Security’ and ‘Secure Campuses’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs in India to create awareness

and campuses secures educational facilities with its advanced technology, powerful cameras, and critical recording devices.” Hikvision focused on promoting the broadcasting solution, which comprised a PTZ camera with a smart tracking option. This special camera tracks the teacher during the ongoing lecture and zooms in when the teachers writes something on the board. This feed can be streamed live to other classes in the

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building or even to any part of the world. The live lecture can even be webcasted on the YouTube in real time. It even records the whole lecture to be played or seen later by anyone anytime. Hikvision also displayed a unique Artificial Intelligence led classroom attendance solution there. This comprises one of its kind dual lens target capture camera, which is capable of capturing far away images, as well as close-up images with the help of a distant view camera and a tracking PTZ camera – both rolled into one. This series of camera can be used extensively to capture images in high definition scenarios which involve a wide area monitoring range, typically in a classroom scenario where the attendance of students can be taken by the face recognition technology – no manual intervention. A mammoth problem of attendance by proxies during classroom examinations can now be resolved with the help of these cameras. The educational extravaganza witnessed participation from eminent key stakeholders of government, pre-school, school, higher education, skills and vocational training, edu-tech, and start-ups sector. The summit witnessed insightful discussions on various aspects of school and higher education for two days. Hikvision stall attracted a good number of industry specific visitors, which included decision makers from the education institutions. The overall response was good as the event generated some relevant enquiries, the Hikvision team claimed.

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Matrix Comsec Confirms Participation in Intersec 2019 Being held in Dubai from 20-22 January 2019

atrix is participating in Intersec 2019 – the prestigious and world’s premier trade fair for security, safety and fire protection. The expo is to be held in the Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai from 20 to 22 January

abreast with the constantly upgrading technology by designing and manufacturing solutions that are equipped with the latest technology. Matrix will also present some of its indigenously engineered new generation technologies

2019. Matrix will exhibit its new door controller, and time-attendance, access control and video surveillance solutions at the event. Matrix is well-known for its indigenous and innovative range of solutions for IP video surveillance, access control, time-attendance and unified communications. All these solutions are specifically designed for large, multi-location enterprises, and SME and SMB organizations. Matrix Comsec continuously works towards keeping

such as video analytics, AI, deep learning and Cloud etc., at Intersec 2019.

Live demonstrations

OSEC ARGO – is the next generation door controller with a blend of performance and aesthetics. The door controller is equipped with features like 3.5” IPS touchscreen LCD with Gorilla Glass, full frontal glass, open connectivity with Ethernet, Wi-Fi, BLE, USB, PoE, ultrafast fingerprint identification (2x fast sensor), SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

wall and flush mount options, simple and clean installation with minimum wiring, intuitive user experience, vandal resistant enclosure with IK08, and suitable for outdoor applications with IP65. It benefits organizations with reduced user verification time, higher security, versatility, improved productivity, low IT infrastructure cost, future proof, flexibility etc. Additionally, the device comes with higher processing speed, wall and flush mounting options, and increased fingerprint and event storage capacity, that further enhance its efficiency. COSEC VYOM – Solution experts will discuss how it assists users in using applications, hardware and software – all as a service simultaneously. Matrix NETRA series of 2MP & 3MP IP cameras offer superior image quality along with multiple streams, video analytics and edge recording. Matrix PARAM series of NVRX offer high-resolution recording, live view of multiple streams, innovative cascading, powerful investigator and instant notifications. Weighbridge integration – collects pictorial evidence of inward or outward vehicles by mapping unique numbers such as license plates, challan numbers or token numbers for further verification and auditing. Parking management – addresses the need for automated functioning of small, medium or large parking areas.

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Global Network of DTDC Express One of India’s Largest Express Distribution Companies DTDC Express leverages the Fortinet Security Fabric to provide advanced threat protection and automation capabilities to over 30 global offices and over 450 branches

TDC Express Ltd. has bolstered its existing Fortinet Security Fabric deployment, which spans 30 global offices and over 450 branches in India, by modernizing their datacenter and branch firewalls. DTDC Express Ltd. is one of the largest express distribution companies in India in terms of spread and coverage. Their logistic services include business units such as courier and cargo services, e-commerce delivery, e-fulfilment, surface cargo, retail services, international express distribution services and third party logistics. DTDC Express has a presence in more than 500 districts through a large network of 10,500 franchisees that provide last mile connectivity to reach 10,500 Pin code locations. The company handles over 12 million shipments every month, delivering an average of 4 lakh parcels every day. To better defend against sophisticated cyberthreats seen in recent years and provide identity-based access to applications, DTDC Express decided to upgrade its existing firewall implementation to segment and control its network. The growing business demanded advanced threat protection capabilities with higher throughput to provide realtime connectivity and support for its end-to-end consignment tracking and tracing of shipments. Its network had more than 15,000 users, so device identification and management were critical to provide access based on the type of device, operating system and the IP ad-

dress connecting to the network. The refreshed Fortinet Security Fabric deployment allowed DTDC to secure its network and datacenter with intrusion prevention and detection, content filtering, and web filtering, application control and two-factor authentication to protect its web and mobile based tracking applications.

tiple FortiGate enterprise firewalls to secure its datacenter and branches to ensure high availability and better user management: ●● Reliable, low-latency performance: FortiGate helps reduce latency, while the significantly higher throughput has helped DTDC turn on multiple security technologies

 Fortinet’s security solutions have been protecting our network for

over 12 years now. We have deployed three generations of FortiGate Firewalls that have evolved from a UTM into a comprehensive Security Fabric to protect our network right from the data center to our remote branches and global offices. The FortiGate 3000D next-generation Firewall is a very simple-to-manage yet comprehensive security solution that helps us to control access with policies that segregate users based on their roles. A highly secure DNS caching system adds another layer of protection to our network and ensures business continuity  – Mrinal Chakraborty Executive VP Technology and Innovation, DTDC Express Ltd. Following a thorough evaluation, DTDC Express selected Fortinet over competitors as its cybersecurity provider because of the Fortinet Security Fabric’s ability to deliver comprehensive and collaborative security capabilities across the entire network. Supported by a single source of threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs, the Fortinet Security Fabric leverages technologies from fabric ready partners through an open integration ecosystem, and can be extended deep into new network environments with a single click using advanced fabric connector technology. DTDC Express has deployed mulSecurityLink India ■ January 2019

like intrusion prevention, intrusion detection, web filtering, content filtering, application control, device identification and management without compromising user and customer experience. ●● Network segmentation to protect internal threats: The internal network segmentation firewall helps DTDC Express create consistent policy and enforcement deep in the network, beyond the perimeter, to manage and secure the lateral movement of data and applications. ●● Secure branch connectivity: The overseas branches are now securely 31

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pleased that through this latest deployment, we can continue to support their digital transformation efforts with our cutting-edge technologies. With Fortinet’s unique security fabric architecture and our FortiOS 6.0, DTDC has the option to add 200 new security features and capabilities for continuous risk assessment via automation. That will help deal with the issue of scarce security staff and also to continuously maintain compliance posture  – Rajesh Maurya Regional Vice President, India & SAARC, Fortinet connected to the main datacenter through an SSL VPN connection, enabling users to access applications while deploying centralized user policies and control. ●● Seamless management and improved visibility: Fortinet provides

DTDC Express with single-paneof-glass control of its network infrastructure from one console at the head office. The FortiAnalyzer centralized logging and reporting appliance provides visibility of all devices and users that connect to the

network, easing threat mitigation. ●● Fully qualified domain names: FortiGuard domain reputation service provides DTDC Express with a regularly updated list of known, malicious fully qualified domain names. This prevents their DNS servers from reaching known malicious sites, and helps prevent attacks that obfuscate source IPs using hijacked domain names. ●● Potential to scale: Thanks to the Fortinet Security Fabric’s scalability, DTDC Express can continue to grow its business and expand operations by securely adding new branches to its network.

Genetec Names Anand Thirunagari as Country Lead for the India Market Anand Thirunagari, Genetec India Country Lead

Anand brings in over a decade of experience in the security industry as Genetec ramps up its India operations

enetec Inc., a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions has recently appointed Anand Thirunagari as the Country Head of Genetec India. Before joining Genetec, Anand served as the Business Development Manager at Allied Telesis, a Japanese based network infrastructure and telecommunications agency where he has also held senior positions for managing strategic accounts in South East Asia regions. With experience in addressing rapid market growth and business development, Anand brings 14 years of extensive industry knowledge to Genetec. Anand is a member of the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). In his role, Anand will collaborate with distributors, integrators, and customers to introduce Genetec innovations for unified security solutions across South Asia. “We are pleased to promote Anand to Country Lead for India. With his years of experience at Genetec, Anand is recognized for his leadership in the Indian security industry and has a deep technical understanding that brings value for our distribution partner Inflow Technologies, channel sales, and end users,” said Daniel Lee, Managing Director, APAC, Genetec Inc., “We are confident Anand will drive our strategic interests in the areas of security, intelligence, and government operations for the Indian market.” “With Government initiatives such as Digital India, Smart City and Internet of Things, Genetec is poised to offer a truly unified solution that combines video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), and our many openarchitecture, dedicated applications to support our customers with scalable security solutions. Together with our new distribution partner in India, Anand is well positioned to help us tap the growing opportunities in the Indian market,” added Daniel Lee. 32

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Dahua Technology Leaves an Indelible Impression at ‘IFSEC India 2018’ D

ahua Technology participated in IFSEC India 2018, one of South Asia’s largest security and surveillance congregation, along with its national partner M/s. Aditya Infotech. They received tremendous response and admiration about their products and solutions. The three-day exhibition was held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi during 5-7 December, 2018. The expo was inaugurated by Padma Shri D.R. Karthikeyan, Chairman, Assocham Homeland Security Council; Shiv Charan Yadav, President, APSA India Chapter; Maninderjit Singh Bitta, Chairman, All India Anti-terrorist Front; Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India; and Pankaj Jain, Group Director, UBM India, amidst an august industry gathering. The show brought together internationally renowned exhibitors from over 20 countries such as UK, USA, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Korea, Russia, and over 300 domestic and globally renowned brands, key government officials, consultants and business experts under one platform.

Exuding joy at the marvellous response, Robbin Shen, Managing Director of Dahua Technology India Pvt. Ltd. remarked, “I am simply amazed by the fabulous response throughout all the three days. This time, Dahua displayed more products and solutions across many verticals that will benefit this country. The credit goes to our dedicated team which put very hard work to achieve this great success. We thank all the visitors for coming to our booth and making the event memorable.”

Solutions showcased

ahua showcased more than a dozen solutions in many verticals. They included artificial intelligence, intelligent algorithm, HDCVI 5, panorama + starlight + new IPC, thermal, imou, VDP + access control + alarm, safe city, intelligent traffic, intelligent transportation, smart industry park.2, smart retail partner, and HoC (heart of city).

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Dahua’s booth was seen flooded by enthusiastic visitors who wanted to know about Dahua’s state-of-the-art products straddling many industries. Dahua’s dedicated marketing and technical teams patiently explained about each solution and its benefits to the visitors. A day long video presentation on each security product helped the visitors understand the product better. Dahua hosted security quiz programs on all the three days and the winners were given attractive prizes. The famous Dahua Mascots went in and out of the exhibition venue shaking hands with Dahua fans who were delighted to take selfies with them. Dignitaries, security professionals, police officers, intelligence experts, and other prospective visitors from across sections of the society who visited Dahua’s booth were highly impressed about the latest technologies in many verticals shown and praised them, and complimented Dahua team for their efforts. A group of security officials from a government agency remarked, “We are amazed to see the kinds of advanced technologies that Dahua has displayed here. The presentation and product literatures are very informative. We will strongly recommend some of these products for city surveillance in our region.” Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry. In 2017, Dahua was ranked 2nd in ‘Security 50’ by a&s International. Dahua provides the highest quality solutions and products with the latest technologies to enable end users to perform their business successfully. The company has more

●● Displays an array of cutting-edge solutions & technologies. ●● Dahua booth registers massive footfalls & leads. ●● Security professionals & visitors shower rich compliments on Dahua products.

than 6,000 R&D engineers and technical staff working on cutting-edge technologies in camera lens, image sensor, video encoding & transmission, embedded processor, graphic processing, video analytics, software reliability, network security and other technologies. Dignitaries, security professionals, police officers, intelligence experts, and other visitors were highly impressed to see the latest technologies in many verticals and praised them.

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Innovative Smarter Solutions for Safer Cities at the 12th Edition of IFSEC A

s cities are growing, so are the challenges of the urban sector. To cater to this evolving market, Axis Communications, one of the market leaders in network video, exhibited their suite of end to end solutions and integrated range of thermal and video surveillance technologies at International Fire & Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC) India Expo. As a part of their safe and smart city initiative, Axis along with their technology partners Allied Telesis and Milestone demonstrated their leadership in intelligent security solutions at the event. Axis believes in building the right sustainability strategy and more importantly, how it can be delivered to not only an organisation, but to the whole supply chain involved in today’s complex business models. So, with sustainability embedded in their approach, the company has introduced several innovative and energy efficient technologies in their products. The video surveillance industry sees a paradigm shift in India. With increasing number of cyber-attacks, security is becoming a priority for both the government and enterprises, and providing highly protective network infrastructure becomes vital. For Axis, IoT and cyber security are extremely important, which means the camera can have no back door. Axis makes all cameras as secure as possible from a firmware perspective so that it is not easy to hack them. The products and solutions displayed helped educate all stakeholders and end customers on the 36

need for smart upgradation of technology, and the importance of adopting smart solutions to keep their business and clients secure. Axis innovative outdoor ready cameras and their audio solutions are versatile tools that can be used by city authorities, retailers, urban planners and the government bodies, to build ‘role model’ smart cities of tomorrow. These technologies provide necessary surveillance infrastructure for tracking, monitoring and alerting the concerned authorities even during the most difficult situations. Axis products also work on an open source platform that can be integrated with any thirdparty software providers to cater to larger installations across the country. Some of the major Indian implementations

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 The challenges posed by rapid urbanization and increasing crime rate have put the government under immense pressure to recognize the vulnerabilities leading to possible threats. Our demos at IFSEC 2018 are thoughtfully curated to showcase how our integrated allin-one intelligent solutions can help put crimes in check and build a smart and safe city. With an estimated budget of ₹2.09 lakh crores for smart city programmes by the Government, there is a requirement for new age network video integrated end to end solutions. Axis’ plethora of smart solutions aims to provide a better quality of life along with the promise of making the city safer  Sudhindra Holla Sales Director – India and SAARC, Axis Communications

include Aurangabad Smart City, Vizag Sea Port, Café Coffee Day, Mysore Palace, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Novotel Goa Shrem Hotels, Hyderabad Community, among many others. IFSEC India is south Asia’s largest Security event organized by UMB India. The 12th edition of the event brought over 300 Indian and global brands, industry leaders, decision makers and end customers all under one roof to exchange knowledge on the cutting-edge technologies, industry best practices and surveillance trends to build a digitally safe world.

Matrix Participates in IFSEC India 2018 M

atrix participated in the 12th edition of the Inter IFSEC is South Asia’s largest secunational Fire & Security Exhibition and Conferrity, civil protection and fire safety show, ence (IFSEC) India Expo, where they launched their latwhich in turn provides us with a platform est time-attendance and access control device COSEC to expand our ties with industry experts ARGO along with exhibiting people mobility manageand system integrators. The event also ment and video surveillance solutions. serves as a great stage for highlightCOSEC ARGO, a performance, design and engiing our well-engineered solutions. We neering wonder, is equipped with an enhanced IPS LCD aim to use this opportunity to expand touchscreen for a visually splendid experience. The adour network and spread word about our technologically advanced Security solutions  dition of Gorilla glass calls for enhanced toughness. – Ganesh Jivani This device has higher processing speed, wall and flush Managing Director, Matrix Comsec mounting options, and increased fingerprint and event storage capacity. It is specifically designed for serious time-attendance and access control applications. Last but not the least, this device offers connectivity options like Bluetooth, WiFi, PoE, and USB. Furthermore, IP65 and IK08 certifications make it suitable for the challenging outdoor installations. The solution experts demonstrated the standalone access control solution, Aadhaar enabled biometric attendance system, and cloud based time-attendance solution. The video surveillance solution experts talked on parking management solution, which is known to easily solve parking woes faced by organizations. Our enterprise grade IP cameras – NETRA, NVRX network video recorders, and video management software were also highlighted at the event. SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

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Hikvision Unveils its Latest Innovations at IFSEC India Wins Award for Excellence in Security Technology

ikvision participated in the 12th edition of the International Fire & Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC India 2018) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 5-7 December, 2018, where it unveiled the latest AI applications, products and solutions for India market. Hikvision also won the ‘Excellence in Security Technology implementation’ Award at the forum of IFSEC India Awards 2018 for its security solutions implementation at Indofil Chemical. Commenting on the IFSEC India participation, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD and CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Being a leader in the Indian security market, Hikvision has showcased its best-in-class technologies and

innovations in IFSEC India 2018. We unveiled the latest products and innovative technologies including Artificial Intelligence, AI Cloud, Big Data and IoT. We have introduced PIR cameras, face recognition terminals & swing gates, smart pole and ECS (Emergency Call Switch) for the first time in India. We are elated to see the positive response from our partners. The latest IFSEC Award has reaffirmed our faith in pursuing excellence in security technology implementation.” At the sprawling IFSEC India exhibition floor, Hikvision set up a gigantic booth where it showcased a whole new range of vertical specific solutions including PPOG, intelligent traffic management solution (ITMS), mobile, edu-

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cation, healthcare, hospitality, tourism, retail, and banking. It demonstrated the latest innovations in the AI technologies and AI Cloud, the signature DeepinView series IP cameras, DeepinMind series NVRs, and AI based applications for face recognition, people tracking and perimeter protection. The other latest products displayed were in the categories of IVMS, HDTVi 5.0, Easy IP 3.0, transmission, UVSS, machine vision, intrusion alarm, video door phone (VDP), access control solutions (ACS), professional products, edge devices, swing barriers, DarkFighter X, EZVIZ and storage. Hikvision partner Seagate showcased their innovative solutions for various advanced applications at the booth.

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Ashish Gujarathi, AVP – Products (access control, intruder alarm and VDP), Prama Hikvision India gave a presentation on the theme ‘Next Gen Future Technologies’ at IFSEC India Conference on 6th December and showcased Hikvision’s giant strides into Robotics, Machine Vision, AI and Machine Learning. Mr. Gujarathi elaborated on Hikvision’s latest product innovations in UAV (unmanned ariel vehicle), UVSS (under vehicle surveillance system), PanoVu camera and thermal camera segments. As commented by the Hikvision team, the show provided them the ideal opportunity to meet new and existing customers and demonstrate Hikvision’s on-going commitment to innovative product development, high quality solu-

tions and great customer support. Hikvision is the world’s leading provider of innovative video surveillance products and solutions. Featuring the industry’s strongest R&D workforce, Hikvision advances core technologies of audio and video encoding, video image processing, and related data storage, as well as forward-looking technologies such as cloud computing,

big data, and deep learning. In addition to the video surveillance industry, Hikvision extends its reach to smart home tech, industrial automation, and automotive electronics industries to achieve its long-term vision. Always creating value for its customers, Hikvision operates 38 regional subsidiaries all over the world to achieve a truly global presence.

●● Artificial Intelligence (AI) Zone showcased AI applications & AI cloud. ●● Hikvision introduced PIR cameras, face recognition terminal & swing gates, smart pole and ECS (emergency call switch). ●● Hikvision was awarded at IFSEC India Awards for ‘Excellence in Security Technology Implementation’ (Indofil Chemical). SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

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aw enforcement and intelligence agencies are always facing complex and constantly evolving crimes and incidents, which are multi-channel, having dynamic data sources from which evidences are acquired. New technologies give rise to new crimes. Crime and criminal activities are getting advanced day by day, creating an urgent and constant need to upgrade the existing ways of policing. To decrease the rate of crime, to increase the rate of response and to improve the investigation, countries around the world have started moving towards the adoption of digital technologies such as mobile workforce, data collation, data analysis and multiple interaction channels for citizens.

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Appraised amount INR 252.00 Cr.

ndia is at the advent of digitizing traditional services in numerous sectors ranging from healthcare to public safety. Continuing this positive outlook towards modernization, Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in 2014, devised a new term called ‘S.M.A.R.T’ policing, which means Strict and Sensitive, Modern and Mobile, Alert and Accountable, Reliable and Responsive, Tech-savvy and Trained policing. There have been a number developments in similar initiatives launched at national level which constantly aim to improve the state of digital policing in India. The following are the major Nationwide initiatives by the Indian government:

• GIS mapping of criminal hot-spots. • Video surveillance. • Training of investigating officers, prosecutors and judicial officers. • Community policing. • Quick response police teams.

Appraised amount INR 253.00 Cr. • • • •

ABHAYAM Vans. Bharosa-One Stop Crisis Centres. Surveillance at crime hot-spots. Radio Frequency Identification and Quick Response based security systems. • ‘She Teams’ for surveillance and support to women.

Appraised amount INR 667.00 Cr. • • • •

Surveillance at public places. Quick response police vehicles. Integrated Support Center for women and children. GIS based crime mapping and analytics.

National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) • Ministry of Home Affairs • Budget Allocated: INR 1002.97 Cr.

Appraised amount INR 195.00 Cr.

NATGRID has been developed to leverage IT to connect approved law enforcement agencies with designated data provider in order to enhance India’s counter terrorism capability. An amount of INR 346.05 Cr. has been sanctioned for the construction of NATGRID facilities such as data centers and business continuity planning (BCP), and it is expected that NATGRID will develop the integrated database available to specialized forces of all states. NIRBHAYA FUND • Ministry of Women and Child Development • Budget Allocated: INR 2,919.55 Cr.

In view of the violence against women and girls which impedes women empowerment by restricting their mobility and is therefore recognized as women rights violation, the Government has set up Nirbhaya Fund. The Fund is aimed to be utilized for projects for women security and safety like surveillance, mapping, street lighting, safer public transport, improved policing etc. Municipal Corporations and Police Commissionerate of the respective cities are working to bring forth a development plan for each city. The government has chosen 8 major cities namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad for the development of infrastructure and to make the cities safer for women. 42

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• Cyber and forensics infrastructure for crime against women. • Manpower training. • Creation of a comprehensive safe city eco system.

Appraised amount INR 663.67 Cr. • • • • • • • •

Video monitoring. Facial recognition analytics. Person tracking. Automatic number plate recognition. Dedicated women safety patrol vans. GPS tracking. On-board video feed sharing. The project will cover about 3,700 locations.

Appraised amount INR 425.06 Cr. • • • • •

Surveillance technology. GIS based crime mapping. Security in public transport. Remote monitoring of city lighting. Cyber Crime & Legal Assistance Compensation Lab.

Appraised amount INR 181.32 Cr. • Strengthening of 9 women police stations. • Surveillance in public areas. • Computer Aided Dispatch based emergency response system for dial-100 in cases of women. • In-camera testimonies in all Crime Courts.

Appraised amount INR 282.50 Cr. • Centre for Development and Empowerment of Women. • Forensic Cell. • Repeat Offenders Monitoring Cell.

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 Advancement of crime & criminal activities is increasing day by day which has led to an imperative need to upgrade the ways of old school policing. Traditional methods of policing are now being replaced by smart policing methods. To decrease the rate of crime and increase the rate of response and investigation, countries around the world have started moving towards the adoption of digital technologies in law enforcement. These introductions of technologies and smart policing will allow the law enforcement agencies to proactively tackle the anti-social elements which are looking to harm the serenity of the society. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, robotics, facial recognition, intelligent traffic management, information systems and databases, machine learning etc., are being utilized to provide an edge to our current policing solutions. These technologies will help our law enforcement agencies to tackle the crimes & criminals on the frontline as well as in providing swift response to any form of emergencies

 Uday Kumar Verma Secretary General, ASSOCHAM

DIGITAL POLICE PORTAL • Ministry of Home Affairs • Budget Allocated: The Portal will utilize the budget of CCTNS, since it falls under CCTNS

Digital Police Portal is aimed to act as the national database of crime and criminals, allowing digital public services to the citizens of India, and also assisting in the investigation, policy making, data analytics and research for law enforcement agencies. Currently, the Portal’s database comprises approximately a crore of data records. The portal provides facility for 11 searched and 46 thematic reports from the national database for state police and central investigation agencies. EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT SYSTEM (ERSS) • Ministry of Home Affairs • Budget Allocation: INR 321.69 Cr.

The objective of ERSS is to launch pan-India single emergency response number ‘112’ to address various types of distress calls such as police, fire and ambulance etc., by

providing 24/7 response system, which can receive input from voice services, SMS, email, IoT, and panic buttons to attend the citizen in distress. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has routed all 112 calls to existing Dial 100 in States/ UTs. By using GPS, it aims to enable automated response system for on-time dispatch of field resources by integrating existing Dial 100, Dial 108 and other emergency response systems. It will also include integration with CCTNS, telecom service providers (TSPs) and GMLC (gateway mobile location center). MHA has released INR 266.63 Cr. so far. Currently the financial assistance to all States and Union Territories is being provided in the form of computer hardware, C-DAC contact center solution along with emergency response (ER) vehicles fitted with GPS/ MDTs. C-DAC has developed mobile application with panic button for citizens, and is currently in the process of setting up emergency response centers (ERCs) in States/ UTs, after which user acceptance testing (UAT) of 112 system will be conducted. Future plans will also include awareness campaigns.

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Public law and order is very essential to ensure the safety of citizens. India’s policing sector has significantly improved by the adoption of new technologies and digitization of internal processes. The government’s proactive approach to accelerate the adoption of new technologies is transforming the way traditional methods of policing work. ‘S.M.A.R.T’ Policing is experiencing great progress in shaping a better India. At State level, there is a very positive outlook towards the 009 new age policing adoption. Delhi, Kerala, Gujarat and Punjab are some of the areas2 where the adoption of technologies has been significant. Globally, NEC has a vast experience in displaying capabilities in advanced technologies and 5. Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) solutions such as biometrics (face recognition, finger print, iris, etc.), video analytics and big Ministry Of Home Affairs data analytics, providing faster and one of the most accurate capabilities in handling poor quality images and videos. Budget Allocated: INR 2000 Crore

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Technologies India Private Limited (NECTI) has been collaborating successfully as the Objective knowledge partner with Associated Chambers of Commerce of India (ASSOCHAM) since more To create a broad integrated systemreport for improving efficiency and effectiveness of policing, to adopt princip than two years now. NECTI is delighted to present theandknowledge forthe the National Seminar of e-Governance and to create nationwide networking infrastructure for IT-enabled tracking system me and criminals, allowing digital public services to the citizens of India and also cum Expo on Digital Policing. aking, data analytics and research for law enforcement agencies Current Situation (as of 31st Aug 2018) Anil Gupta • The scope of CCTNS has been expanded to integrate with other criminal justice systems such as Courts, Priso Chairman, NEC Technologies India Private Limited

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CCTNS is aimed to create a broad and integrated and effectiveness ome Affairs of policing, to adopt principles of e-Governance, and to create nationwide networking infrastructure for ITtion: INR 321.69 Cr. enabled tracking system. The scope of CCTNS has been expanded to integrate with other criminal justice systems as courts, prisons, Response Number ‘112’such to address various types of distress prosecution, calls such as police,forensics and 24/7 response system, can receive from it voice services, SMS, email,system called fingerwhich prints, andinput thus, created a new in distress. Using GPS, it aims to enable automated response system for on-time ‘Integrated Criminal Justice System.’ 94.97% of the ng existing Dial 100, Dial 108 and other emergency response systems. It will also om Service Providers and GMLC (Gateway Mobile Location Center)and UTs are now total(TSPs) 15,353 police stations in States connected to the network, entering all FIRs through CCTNS. Go-live has been initiated in 24 State/ UTs. nd Union Territories is being provided in the form of computer hardware, C-DAC With 80% of the allocated funds utilized so far, legacy h Emergency Response (ER) vehicles fitted with GPS/MDTs data migration for 91% of the police stations has been 63 Cr. on for citizens has been developed by CDAC completed.

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This is a sub-scheme of the ‘Modernization of Police Forces (MPF)’ scheme which is aimed to fully modern6. and Assistance to police statesforces for Modernisation of Police ize equip state and police infrastructure Sub-scheme “Modernization of Policepolice Forces (MPF)” scheme training through the under adoption of secure stations, centers, mobility police stations, modern weaponry, Ministry Of Homefor Affairs Budget Allocation (in INR Cr.) Allocation (in INR Cr.) Budget 1341

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With the onset of new technologies, such as – Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Facial Learning etc., India has adopted multiple Analytics & Information Systems to assist the law in collecting data , in creating data repositories which are helpful as databases and in develop WHITE PAPER These systems enable law enforcement agencies to act swiftly and perform efficiently to increas reduce crime rate across India. These systems not only support the law enforcers, but they also be a part by providing online availability of multiple services, which involves a law enforcement a registration, searches, licensing among various others. Analyics Revenue from India (USD Millions) CAGR – 48.34%

communication equipment, forensic set-ups etc. So far, in Mumbai, the funds were utilized for installing CCTV network for surveillance, upgraded gear and equipment for police, night vision cameras for covering the coastline and improving the intelligence sharing. In Uttar Pradesh, it is planned to double the capacity of training police constable from its current 5,793 to 11,586 along with constituting a three member commission to provide recommendations for strengthening and modernization of police.

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CFSL is a scientific department that undertakes scientific analysis of crime exhibits referred by CBI, Delhi police, judiciary and vigilance departments of ministries and State/Central Govt. departments. Experts of CBI are made available in six central labs located in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Pune and Guwahati. However, there exist 23 more forensic labs in the country besides them. To register identify and predict criminals and criminal activities. It will also help in identifying createing reports based on & analysis to support policing activities i.e. deployment of policemen. Surveillance Monitoring Various new technologies have been installed at CFn the modern age of technology, keeping an eye on the SLs in India to accelerate the processing and reduce the FEATURES: m (RADMS)number of pending cases to minimum which was nearly elements of the society has become the top priority for • MIS & Central Dashboard Government of India. Surveillance & the monitoring no the top pri 1109 till 31 May 2018. For example, an instrumentInnamed the modern agethe of technology, keeping an eye on the elements of society has is become • Search & Analysis Government Surveillance & monitoring is no longer just for observing, instead, it has grown in longer just for observing; instead, it has grown into the most FRED (Forensic Work Station) has been incorporated in of India. • AI based backend activity advanced asset in the hands of law enforcement to collect data & information in real time. Multiple initiative ), PWD and Himachal Pradesh Police • Criminalasset registration advanced in the hands of law enforcement to collect the Cyber Forensic Division of CFSL, and Digital Comlaunched by multiple police departments to develop networks and to install CCTV Cameras along with the • Two-layered app security data and information realcities time. have parison Microscope has been procured for the use from in Balthe community which would help developinsafer andMultiple bring downinitiatives the level of crime. been launched by multiple police departments to develop listics Division of CFSL, New Delhi. Besides, two units of IMPLEMENTATION LOCATION & YEAR: Mohali, Punjab in 2017 Use of modern technologies like Automotive Number cameras Plate Recognition, Facial Artificial networks and to install CCTV along with theRecognition, assisVoice Spectrograph, and Refractive Index Measurement (AI)/ Machine Language (ML), Drones/UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and various others are being inte tance from the community which would help develop safer System (GRIM) have been incorporated in the Physics 18 the surveillance network to extract additional useful information from the video & images recorded by the Data Management Cell (ADMC), along with providing access to cities and bring down the level of crime. Division. cameras. It can assist in managing traffic, tracking criminals, identifying suspects and collecting evidence. G

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around the world are progressing towards digital and smart policing in order to tackle the new world challenges of evolving crime. To do so, they consistently work on integrating latest technologies in policing solutions which gives them an edge over criminals. The primary focus of research & development in policing is for study of crimes, development, training, integration, and correctional administration. With these goals in mind, Government of India established the Bureau of Police Research and Development Biometrics (BPR&D), under the Ministry of Home Affairs in 1970. This rom a tooloftoCitizen devise a national of citizen ideninitiative ol to devise a national database Identity (Aadhaar database Card), biometrics has turned into a security tool for was aimed at research & development of multiple cement agencies. Police has been taking fingerbiometrics prints of criminals pastinto 125 years, however, digitization of involved in policing, they are: tity (Aadhaar Card), has since turned a secufrontiers cesses & data has allowed police to uniquely identify criminals & suspects to develop a database of criminals rity tool for law enforcement agencies. Police has been tak●● To take direct and active interest in the issues, ows them to keep record of each and every criminal ever caught by the Police. ing finger prints of criminals for past 125 years; however, ●● To promote a speedy and systematic study of the police s allows the law enforcement of agencies develop andand deploy safety which can authentically identify digitization thesetoprocesses data hassolutions allowed police problems, and and suspects to based on various forms of biometric information received by the sensors. They strategically uniquely identify criminals and suspects to develop a da●● Touseapply science and technology in the methods and hysiological modality, a behavioural modality or a combination of both — the most common modalities in use of criminals allows them toPolice keep departments record of each techniques used by police. prints, iris andtabase facial recognition, andwhich voice recognition. State have started integrating every criminal ever caught by the surveillance police. network to enhance their policing s identificationand technologies like Facial Recognition in their (AI), machine language (ML), drones/ UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) and various others are being integrated into the surveillance network to extract additional useful information from the video and images recorded by the surveillance cameras. It can assist in managing traffic, tracking criminals, identifying suspects and collecting evidence. Government of India has started upgrading and scaling of policing by launching ‘Modernization of Police Forces (MPF)’ scheme and additional initiatives from state departments.

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tions. Other than these initiatives, training and development of police officers in the field of identifying and solving cybercrimes has been made imperative to keep the police updated about latest criminal activity and the methods required to tackle it.

Public interaction

he most important part of any form of law enforcement is the interaction with the public. Police departments across India are trying to develop new methods of interacting with the public such as online portals, mobile applications, e-kiosks, mobile command centers and many more. Special services for elderly, women and children have been deployed by various state police departments which help them tackle criminals who prey on them. Public interaction of police has always been a topic of debate. Introduction of technology in this segment will allow the police department to easily register complaints, gather real time intel on situation (Dial100), reduce interaction time (increased response time), and access to remote locations. These public interaction systems will also benefit policemen as they would be free to do the policing work, while the complaint will be registered by the citizens themselves.

Emergency

mergency response protocols and systems are the backbone of policing in any geography. The primary objective of police department, other than apprehending criminals, is to respond to an emergency in the shortest time possible. For this, they have developed and deployed multiple emergency systems which allow them to shorten the response time and modify their approach with respect to the nature of emergency. Police departments across India are developing emergency response systems which are specifically designed to assist women and children in need. ‘Women only’ police squads and service helpdesks for the safety of women and children are being deployed in every state to tackle the rising crime against women and children. Other initiatives like Dial 100 is also being implemented pan India (in phases), to strengthen emergency response and increase public safety in crime hotspots.

Training & Development

o tackle the growing challenges in policing and to handle the evolving crimes, police department focuses on

training and developing personnel on various protocols, technologies and solutions which are to be used in policing. It forms an important part of the whole policing ecosystem in order to handle different crimes and criminals. Police authorities must be equipped with the latest technologies and know how to turn that technology into an asset for the police department. In addition to the on & off trainings conducted by various police departments of each state, there are: ●● 5 Central Detective Training Schools (CDTS) located at Chandigarh, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Ghaziabad which are supervised by Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D). ●● Established by BPR&D, Central Academy for Police Training (CAPT) at Bhopal to conduct training programs for senior officers (DySSP rank). ●● Training Intervention Scheme – BPR&D conducts training programs on various aspects of investigation to train police investigators on specialized areas of investigation (Pan India). Other than these initiatives, the training division also reviews the training methodology used in these centers, while constantly assessing the future requirements of the police departments for training.

The Impact

olice services are not immune to disruptive changes. Technological, demographical and sociological shifts create megatrends that will reshape the citizens, law enforcement agencies and government. New operating models will leverage to impart essential police services more effectively and new technologies provide significant capabilities to officers at the front end. The introduction of technology into old school policing has not only affected the law enforcement agencies but the government and on a bigger note, the citizens as well.

Citizens

igital Policing data will help in improving the criminal justice system and outcomes for the public by using criminal justice data. For instance, a number of officers who may be involved in unwanted shooting will be held accountable in the case when they are liable for the offence. Digital technologies will open up communication channels between citizens and the police force. Social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube will

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dominate as the channel of interaction between citizens and police. Introduction of smart policing will bring in new methods of reporting crime in contrast to the traditional way of using telephone. Reporting through web portals, mobile applications and social media will lead the way for smart methods of reporting, reducing response time and improving collection of data. Transparency will drive change for the future. Citizens will be engaged in digital policing initiatives by assisting the police. Everyone will have the right to know what is happening inside their communities in real time, and such transparency will be the driver for a better future.

Law enforcement agencies

ncreasing use of body worn cameras and dashboard cameras in patrol cars can record not only officersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interactions with suspects, victims and the general public, but can also collect and store action and environment details. The cameras would be responsible for providing full transparency into the extremely difficult working of policing. Data analytics will play an integral role in transforming the way agencies work by uncovering patterns. Officer behavior and wellbeing will be digitally monitored to ensure professional standards, allowing modifications in behavior patterns to resolve problems. Law enforcement agencies will be able to provide predictive analytics to better understand the emerging threats and risks, and thereby warning and alerting citizens. Digital technologies will allow police services to improve asset utilization, reduced costs and release officers from their stations in order to allow them to spend more time in the community. There will be more number of officers on the street without increasing the number of recruits.

Government

government, along with changing the nature of work currently being done by the officials. There would be a rising need for senior position roles to manage areas such as digital platforms, cybercrimes, and public safety, to name a few. Analytics platform will be able to provide the right information in real time, helping to support faster and more informed decision making at every level. Audit trail of complete transactions will assist in devising more effective policing and creating strategies for an improve policing.

Recommendations

here is a huge difference in the way policing worked 10 years ago and how it works now. The integration of new technologies in old school policing has uplifted the policing methods and solutions. Taking into account the population and geography of India, implementation of multiple digital policing solutions is a must. The government bodies (central & state) and various law enforcement agencies have already implemented or started implementing various digital or smart policing solution with the help of private organizations in order to fight the rising crime and to provide customized services to different aspects of society. Owing to the technology trends, crime has evolved itself in order to take advantage of it. From 2011 to 2016, cybercrime incidents skyrocketed by 457% in India only.

Technology integration

sing latest technologies like artificial intelligence, big data analytics, facial recognition, IoT etc., to identify and catch suspects/ criminals, has gained much awareness among various law enforcement agencies. However, the implementation of these technologies is not on a national level but on a state level, which makes it very important for the central government to fund and support state level law enforcement agencies to utilize technologies to upgrade their policing methods.

mplementing new policing technologies will enable access to personal information, assisting in the delivery of personalized and better public services. It will help in fighting crime, protecting public security, reducing burden on businesses and citizens, and tackling social exclusion through early intervention. Rising usage of technology such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and similar others, will change the job roles of 48

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Cybercrime

yberspace has innumerable entry points which make it hard to tackle its inherent vulnerabilities. Between 2012 to 2017, the number of internet users grew at a CAGR of 44% which has led India to be placed 3rd in terms of number of internet users in the world after USA and China. With user growth come increased instances of cybercrime. Symantec Corp ranked India among the top 5 countries to be affected by cybercrimes. Government of India and multiple law enforcement agencies have taken lead in curbing growing cybercrime. In addition to establishing cyber labs and training the officers, additional development in terms of detecting and resolving cybercrime has to be added in the current arsenal of the law enforcers.

Public awareness & reach

pproximately 69% of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population resides in the remote rural areas, thus making it difficult for law enforcement agencies to provide communication and support in that particular area. Increasing population and threat of crime require spreading awareness among the citizens and providing them easy access to law enforcement agencies. This will support them

in easily reporting incidents, and providing swift response to any problems or crime being faced by them. It will also help in building trust and collaboration between the citizens and the police.

Traffic management

ndia is the 3rd largest car market in Asia-pacific region. In 2016, there were approximately 230 million regis-

tered automobiles and 51,300 traffic policemen, that is, 1 policeman for managing 4,484 automobiles. Urban population in India is facing multiple issues like traffic jams, signal jumping, improper parking, over speeding and many others. To curb these issues and to maintain order on road, traffic police departments all around India are introducing multiple solutions like surveillance, traffic sentinel, and community policing via mobile application or web-based reporting, to manage the onroad traffic.

Training & Development

volving crime demands upgraded policing solutions. Law enforcement agencies across India need to step up their training and development in order to better equip their officers to handle the evolving crimes. Mobile & web-based applications can help in developing knowledge and information for police officers on the go. Other modern technologies like AR/ VR (augmented reality/ virtual reality) can help train law enforcement officers in subjects and protocols which are otherwise difficult to be done in real life like tactical training, emergency response training, SWAT Training and many others.

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Beating Traffic Jams with Intelligent Video Technology By Ashish P. Dhakan – MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.,

cross the world, many urban road networks are already saturated. This causes long delays for drivers, increasing frustration and reducing productivity. It also creates major public health risks due to poor air quality. Together, the effects of excessive traffic negatively impact city dwellers’ quality of life and the sustainability of cities. According to one study from INRIX, a leading provider of transport insights, Los Angeles commuters spent over 100 hours a year in traffic jams in 2017 – more than any other city in the world. Additionally, London traffic jams cost drivers the equivalent of £2,430 (USD$3,135) each, equal to more than £9.5 billion (USD$12.3 billion) across the city as a whole.

A major headache for city authorities

eedless to say, traffic has become a headache for city administrators, particularly in cities where rapid urbanization and economic growth have led to increased ownership of vehicles. To find long-term solutions, city authorities are looking into the root causes of traffic congestion. In Hong Kong, the city’s Transport Advisory Committee published a report identifying the top-three causes of excessive traffic. These are ‘too many vehicles on roads,’’illegal parking,’ and ‘too much road works.’ All these factors contribute heavily to traffic jams in cities worldwide.

How technology can help

n many cities, building new roads is not an option because of either availability of space, disruption to economic activities, or budgetary constraints. Under these circumstances, city authorities are beginning to look to smart technologies to make people’s journeys faster and safer. In the portfolio of available traffic easing technologies, latest-generation video technology is the star. In particular, innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning have transformed standard video monitoring with features that alert operators about traffic issues in real time. This allows them to take immediate action to keep lanes clear and to keep traffic flowing. Next generation video solutions are already helping city authorities to reduce congestion and deliver major time savings for drivers. Three examples are:

Traffic guidance

his kind of solution uses smart cameras installed at intersections to monitor and report on real-time traffic flow. It works by constantly observing the flow of traffic lanes, and by counting vehicles within defined areas of the road. Data is then sent to traffic management control centres where operators can see 50

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the build-up of traffic across the city. Critically, the citywide view of traffic allows operators to take action in real time to reduce the root causes of congestion such as misuse of bus lanes or illegal parking. In the event of a traffic incident, traffic guidance solutions are also great news for drivers. Congestion information is displayed for them at each intersection, helping them predict their arrival time and – if delays are serious or persistent – to choose alternative routes or travel options. While video is a critical element of the solution, full integration with thirdparty systems and algorithms is also needed. In this way, traffic data can be visualised on city maps and transmitted effectively to the control centre, drivers, emergency services, and others.

Traffic signal control

raffic signal control solutions allow traffic lights to be coordinated to keep traffic flowing as freely as possible. They consume traffic data from traffic guidance systems to understand where traffic is building up at an intersection. To do this, intelligent traffic cameras count vehicles that cross an intersection as well as detect the length of vehicle

queues at an intersection. They simultaneously share the real-time data with the traffic signal system. Based on this data, traffic lights can be coordinated automatically to even out

the traffic flow, giving traffic more or less priority, as needed, by extending or reducing the time available to cross the intersection. This helps to speed up journeys, reduces drivers’ frustration and eliminates the need for manual intervention by traffic police when traffic builds up in one direction.

Traffic enforcement

n many cases, traffic congestion is caused by illegal or irresponsible road use such as illegal parking and use of bus lanes. With traffic enforcement video solutions such as wrong-way driving detection, illegal U-turns and illegal parking detection, these kinds of incidents can be identified in real time, allowing

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operators in traffic control centres to alert the authorities in immediately. This makes it faster to react to incidences of illegal or irresponsible driving and remove obstacles on urban roads, while also holding drivers accountable. As well as helping to reduce traffic congestion, traffic enforcement video solutions can also help to improve public safety. They can be used, for example, to detect drivers who run red lights or otherwise drive dangerously, and to take action against them.

A better future for congested cities

ith urban traffic management now topping the agenda for most city authorities, intelligent video technology is a beacon of hope. By monitoring traffic in real time, these kinds of solutions allow city authorities to take immediate action to ease bottlenecks – reducing drivers’ frustration, reducing lost productivity and improving urban air quality. Additionally, real-time incident detection helps improve overall driving standards, which ultimately reduces the number of accidents and saves lives. As more and more city authorities begin to see the huge value of latestgeneration video solutions for traffic management, adoption is accelerating. This is especially the case where cities have been able to implement a suitable regulatory and funding structure to support the implementation of these kinds of solutions. 51

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2019 Countdown Begins Dubai Readies for Mega Show Three-day trade exhibition in security, safety, and fire protection industries is to host 1,300-plus exhibitors, 15 country pavilions, and new conference format Regional market for commercial and cyber security, fire protection, smart home solutions, and drones on track for double-digit growth

he countdown has begun for the 21st edition of the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade show in Dubai, with global suppliers zooming in on a Middle East market that is estimated to more than double in value over the next six years. More than 1,300 exhibitors from 59 countries including 18 of the world’s top 20 commercial security providers are set to participate at Intersec 2019, which takes place from 20-22 January at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The annual three-day event, organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, covers the seven sections of commercial security, fire & rescue, perimeter & physical security, safety & health, homeland security & policing, information security, and smart home & building automation. It will arrive as the regional demand for these solutions soars at a compound annual growth rate of 15 percent from 2018 to 2024. According to the analysts of 6WResearch, the Middle East market for commercial and cyber security, fire protection, smart home solutions, and drones, worth a combined US$7 billion in 2018, and will grow to US$16.4 billion in 2024. 52

Commercial security comprising video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection holds the lion’s share of that figure. Valued at US$2.9 billion in 2018, the regional commercial security market will grow to US$7.4 billion in 2024 according to 6WResearch, driven by increased infrastructure investments and stringent regulatory policies. The Middle East fire safety systems and equipment market will also increase by eight percent annually, valuing US$3 billion in 2024, from an estimated US$1.9 billion in 2018, while the markets for cyber security (from US$1.4 billion in 2018 to US$2.7 billion in 2024), smart home (US$344 million to US$869 million), and drones (US$507 million to US$2.4 billion), are also in-line for solid double-digit annual growth. This all sets the scene for three days of busy networking and knowledgesharing at Intersec 2019, which returns with the key support of long-standing Government partners such as the Dubai Police, Dubai Civil Defence, Dubai Police Academy, Dubai Municipality, and the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA). The increasing global signifiSecurityLink India ■ January 2019

cance of the annual showpiece will also be underlined by a number of new international partners coming on-board, with Intersec’s show director Andreas Rex confirming the Kuwait Fire Protection Association, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), and the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), among new official supporters next year. “The Perimeter Security Suppliers Association (PSSA) and the Pakistan Safety Council have also confirmed their support for Intersec 2019, joining more than 35 official international government partners, trade associations, and professional non-profit institutions aimed at advancing the global security, safety, and fire protection landscape,” said Rex, “Based on square meterage covered, exhibitor numbers and an expected audience of more than 30,000 visitors from 120 countries, we expect Intersec 2019 to be the world’s largest trade fair of its kind, highlighted by 15 country pavilions and an Ontario region Pavilion from Canada that is participating for the first time.” Plans for a new three-day con-

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ference format is also underway, bringing together equipment manufacturers, integrators, consultants and services providers with regulatory agencies and government authorities. “Intersec 2019’s content-led forums will host innovative formats, key debates, strategic and technology discussions featuring a wide range of subjects by regional and international experts,” added Rex, “A two-day Future Security Summit will raise key issues on artificial intelligence, security integration, emergency preparedness and response, data protection, IoT and much more. A range of practical workshop sessions are also being organised for security managers to support skills development, professional expertise on security risk intelligence, threat identification, and disaster management. “The SIRA forum will also return with the latest updates in security law and industry regulations in Dubai, while a one-day Fire Safety and Protection Conference will involve authorities, fire chiefs, engineers, fire fighters and emergency response professionals.” Fire & Rescue is the next largest section at Intersec 2019, with more than 400 exhibitors expected, followed by Safety & Health (150 exhibitors) Homeland Security & Policing (100 exhibitors); Perimeter and Physical Security (100 exhibitors), and Information Security (50 exhibitors). Returning popular features in 2019 include the drone zone, an outdoor demo area, a smart home pavilion and the safety design in buildings pavilion. More than 150 exhibitors will be participating for the first time, while Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, and the USA comprise the 15 country pavilions. Intersec 2019 is held under the patronage of His-highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

INTERPOL to Issue Drone Guidelines for First Responders A

set of global guidelines for first responders investigating a criminal incident involving drones has been developed during an event organized by INTERPOL. Drones and other technologies are increasingly used by criminals to facilitate a range of crimes, for example, through conducting surveillance, transporting illicit items or remote monitoring. The INTERPOL Drone Response and Forensic Guidelines, due to be issued in early 2019, will offer police and other first responders procedures for handling cases where drones are part of the criminal investigation, from tracing the use of the devices to extracting digital evidence. The guidelines were developed during a two-week (5-16 November) hands-on event where drone experts from six countries (Bulgaria, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States) field tested more than 10 different types of drones known to be used by criminals to better understand their characteristics and limitations. This was followed by a simulation of the steps first responders would take when encountering a drone. Finally, the drones were dismantled to locate and analyse the hardware and software which could hold critical data for law enforcement investigations. At the end of the event, the results were compiled to create the global guidelines, which will be available in several formats targeting different users, including: ●● First responder guidelines (basic and advanced); ●● Summary of guidelines for responders to carry in the field; ●● Incident record forms for non-technical first responders; ●● Digital forensic examiners flowcharts and notes templates; ●● Core competencies for first responders and technical first responders. Organized by the INTERPOL Innovation Centre and VTO Labs, the event and resulting guidelines were developed on the recommendation of the INTERPOL Drone Expert Group forum in August.

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2018 Activities in 10th Annual Meeting O

NVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products held its annual membership meeting in early November, with an overview of important activities of 2018 and perspective on the year ahead. Attendees heard presentations on the final release of Profile T in 2018, an advancement which represents how ONVIF keeps pace with technological advancements that affect product development and interoperability between IP-based physical security products. In an acknowledgement of its 10th anniversary, ONVIF chairman, Per Björkdahl highlighted the forum’s achievements over the past decade, including an overview of the six ONVIF profiles, with emphasis on the newly released Profile T for advanced video streaming. Collectively, the profiles provide support for more than 10,000 conformant products that are increasingly included in various bid and specification processes in projects around the world. Björkdahl also cited the continued involvement of ONVIF as part of the work of the International Electrotechnical Commission’s TC79 for international standardization. ONVIF also recognized the contributions of four individuals from various ONVIF technical committees for their work on different profiles and committees. Fredrik Svensson of Axis and Dora Han of Hikvision were recipients of the ONVIF award, which acknowledges individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to ONVIF. As chairman of the Profile T working group, Svensson was a leading force in 54

the development and successful final release of the Profile T specification. Han received the award for her extensions to the specification, and for supporting the development of other members’ extensions to the specification. One of the two 2018 ONVIF Distinguished Service Awards was given to Baldvin Gislason Bern of Axis for his role in developing and proofing the evolution concept as chair of the Technical Services Device Test Tool Evolution. Joining him in receiving this award is Dr. Hasan Timucin Ozdemir of Panasonic, who served as chairman from 2009-2018 of the ONVIF Video Enhancement Working Group, which is responsible for formulating and prototyping new features for the ONVIF specification. “All of our honorees have shown their significant and long-term commitment to the organization as a whole, and in turn have directly and positively impacted the work of ONVIF,” said Björkdahl, “The success of our organization would not be possible without the innovative contributions and hard work of our members, and for that, we say thank you.” ONVIF Technical Committee Chairman, Hans Busch of Bosch, spoke to members about the specification development roadmap and its alignment to the standardization activities within the IEC TC 79 working groups for video surveillance and physical access control standards. Technical Services Committee (TSC) Chair Andreas Schneider of Sony gave an overview of the committee’s work on new and existing SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

profiles, client and device test tools, updates to the conformance process and tools and developers’ Plugfests. ONVIF Communication Committee Chair, Tim Shen of Dahua provided a recap of ONVIF communication efforts in 2018, with a continued focus on market education about the specific profiles through presence at industry events and media activity. He also reported on the success of the first ever ONVIF open source spotlight challenge that took place earlier this year. The results of the annual elections for committees of ONVIF were announced by Kevin Schader, ONVIF Executive Director. Re-elected to the ONVIF steering committee were Mayur Salgar of Honeywell and Stuart Rawling of Pelco by Schneider Electric. For the Technical Committee, Hanwha Techwin’s Sujith Raman, Pelco by Schneider Electric’s Steve Wolf, and Tyco Security Product’s Stephen Serplus were re-elected, while Hikvision’s Dora Han joined the committee as a new member. Bob Dolan of Anixter and Giri Guntipalli of Honeywell were re-elected to the Technical Services Committee, along with new member Marwan Obeidat of Pelco by Schneider Electric. Tim Shen of Dahua, Jens Berthelsen of Hikvision and Xinming Kang of Honeywell were re-elected to the ONVIF Communication Committee, while Cathy Zhou of Huawei joined the committee as a new member. Founding members Axis, Bosch and Sony automatically retain seats on the Steering, Technical and Technical Services Committees.

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Honored

Outstanding CSR Brand of 2018 D

ahua Technology, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry has received the prestigious ‘Outstanding CSR Brand of 2018’ award at Social Responsibility Conference 2018 held in Beijing for its dedication to sustainable development and public welfare. Initiated by Huanqiu.com and other influential Chinese media, Social Responsibility Conference 2018 attracted representatives from organizations and enterprises of different industries to discuss ongoing public welfare issues including environmental care, philanthropy, sustainable development and innovative social responsibility ideas. The ‘Outstanding CSR Brand of 2018’ Award signifies the wide-spreading recognition of Dahua’s brand value from the industry, media, customer, and the society at large.

Customer orientation

s a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, Dahua Technology places customers at the very core of its business practices. The customer-oriented company value has guided Dahua Technology to apply its products and solutions over extensive areas including public security, finance, fire-protection, traffic and energy, and in a number of mega projects such as China International Import Expo, Hong KongZhuhai-Macau Bridge, G20 Hangzhou Summit, Rio Olympics, BRICS Xiamen Summit and ASEAN Laos Summit.

Green development

reen development is one of Dahua Technology’s core competences, through which they are able to build a

full-range ‘green’ industry chain including green procurement, green R&D, green manufacturing, green application, and green services. Facilitated by core technologies like video recognition and IoT, Dahua Technology is continuously working on the construction of ‘green’ factory and intelligent industrial zone. Devices are getting smarter with the help of intelligent approaches which greatly raise working efficiency, lower environmental cost and fulfil sustainable development promises.

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Enabling a safer society and smarter living’ is Dahua Technology’s longterm mission, which requires the company to perform social responsibilities and actively support national and local ●● Award for Dahua’s dedication to sustainable development & public welfare. ●● Customer orientation, green consciousness, volunteerism & charity enhance Dahua’s strengths. SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

public welfare courses, as well as encourage employees to take part in charity. The special funding for philanthropy and volunteering enables the company to balance between its business role and social responsibilities. Education is a key focus of Dahua Technology’s charitable programs. Dahua Technology ‘Lighting the Future’ charity program, which has been striving on for at least 2 years and will keep going on, aims to help children who suffer from sickness or poverty in terms of education. In addition, a series of public welfare projects aimed at poverty and disaster relief have been carried out year-by-year such as ‘Light of Life’ blood donation, ‘1+’ clothing donation etc. Dahua Technology has been highly praised by industry associations and media for its CSR achievements. In January 2018, it was honored with ‘CSR Brand of 2017’ at the 7th China Charity Festival; and in July, it was awarded ‘2018 Outstanding Brand Image’ at the 7th China Finance Summit. 55

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NIST Evaluation Shows Advance in Face Recognition Software’s Capabilities etween 2014 and 2018, facial recognition software got 20 times better at searching a database to find a matching photograph, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) evaluation of 127 software algorithms from 39 different developers – the bulk of the industry. The findings, together with other data in a NIST recenty published report point

person stored in a large database. This type of ‘one to many’ search is often employed to check for a person who might be applying for a visa or driver’s license under a name different than their own. The team found that just 0.2 percent of searches failed this year, compared with a 4 percent failure rate in 2014 and 5 percent in 2010. Failure means that when an image of a person’s face is

to a rapidly advancing marketplace for face-based biometric matching algorithms. The new publication, NIST Interagency Report (NISTIR) 8238, Ongoing Facial Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT), updates the agency’s previous evaluations of facial recognition software, 2010’s NISTIR 7709 and 2014’s NISTIR 8009. Comparing the reports indicates that the field of developers has grown and that, broadly speaking, facial recognition software is improving at an increasing rate. The test – performed in the 2010, 2014 and 2018 evaluations – judged how well an algorithm could match a person’s photo with a different one of the same

submitted to the recognition software, it fails to return the matching face image that resides in the database. All of the top-performing algorithms from the latest round make use of machine-learning software architectures called convolutional neural networks. According to NIST’s Patrick Grother, one of the report’s authors, the rapid advance of machine-learning tools has effectively revolutionized the industry. “The implication that error rates have fallen this far is that end users will need to update their technology,” said Grother, a NIST computer scientist, “The test shows a wholesale uptake by the industry of convolutional neural networks, which didn’t exist five years ago.

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About 25 developers have algorithms that outperform the most accurate one we reported in 2014.” But prospective users should beware that the new algorithms do not all perform the same, and the best algorithms are far ahead of the pack. “There remains a very wide spread of capability across the industry,” Grother said, “This implies you need to properly consider accuracy when you’re selecting new-generation software.” The NIST evaluation team used a database of 26.6 million photos to test software submitted by companies and one university team. The participants did not have access to the database, which NIST kept sequestered from the developers. The NIST report includes results for the effects of aging on faces, scalability to large databases, the identification of twins, and the use of poor quality images. NIST’s report identifies the submissions by name and presents them in ranked tables. The main ranked list reflects how often an algorithm put the correct result of the ‘one to many’ search at the top of the list of possible identities, a metric called the rank one recognition rate. However, the report also considers variations such as how the algorithms performed when misidentifications, called false positives, must be minimized. Other algorithms sometimes outperformed the best performing algorithm when these variant factors took priority. The work was partly supported by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate.

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VIGIL Client Lite Chosen as 2018 Top 30 Innovative Product 3

xLOGIC VIGIL Client Lite software solution, released just months ago, has been awarded the distinction of Top 30 Technology Innovation for 2018. In a company’s pecking order, everyone appreciates technologies that can make their job easier or more productive. Security Sales & Integration’s annual Top 30 Technology Innovations identifies just such products that stand out in making security practitioners that much better at their jobs. A security-related innovation can be as simple as a more clever mounting bracket or as complex as an algorithmic breakthrough. For dealer and integrator companies, these technologies are the lifeblood of their very existence, health, productivity, and satisfaction. SS&I has been identifying and publicizing the top innovative technologies for more than 10 years. Much more than typical product awards, this program does not involve submissions to be eligible, entry fees, judging biases, or vendor favors. The selections are handpicked by the magazine’s technical editors, backed by their decades of in-the-field security experience. Longtime contributors and columnists Paul Boucherle (Business Fitness) and Bob Dolph (Tech Talk) each identified 15 items representing a wide range of helpful dealer/ integrator tools. This year’s Top 30 leaps from smart

locks to cybersecurity to metal detectors to facial recognition to networking to sensors, and to an impressive array of leading-edge access control, video, intrusion, and life-safety offerings. VIGIL Client Lite from 3xLOGIC stands proudly among the 30 top innovations for 2018. VIGIL Client Lite for Mac users, is a great addition to the company’s robust software library and adds ‘legs’ to its video software solutions, especially in the educational sectors that are avid Apple fans. Many features from within the PC-based VIGIL’s functionality are available on this version. That includes allowing viewing of 32 streams of video across multiple servers or individual cameras with digital pan/ tilt/ zoom supported, live view, instant playback of the last 5 minutes of video, and exporting jpeg snapshots or M4 videos SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

for sharing. Version 1.0 provides the right ‘look and feel’ to Apple users, while certainly improving power and performance to Mac users. This is a good foundation for future software versions as 3xLOGIC grows its educational vertical market footprint. “The education vertical market is large and growing. We’ve had good success with education customers, and now we’re pleased to further commit to this vertical and others in a new and exciting way by supporting the Apple technology many of them rely on everyday,” said Bills Hobbs, National Director of Sales for 3xLOGIC. 3xLOGIC Inc. has been a leading innovator in server and cloud-based security technology for 15+ years. The company is recognized for providing easy-to-use surveillance and business intelligence solutions that seamlessly integrate video, access control, and disparate data such as ATM, Point-ofSale, analytics, and more. 57

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partners with To Provide Secure Building Access to Enterprise Buildings C-CURE 9000 will integrate with the Civic App to seamlessly authenticate registered visitors without needing to collect or store their Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

ohnson Controls has recently partnered with Civic Technologies, the global digital identity provider, whereby Johnson Controls will integrate the Civic Secure ID Platform (SIP) with C-CURE 9000 security and event management systems from Software House to provide visitor management with greater data privacy and protection, enabling building visitors to securely present their verifiable identity using the Civic App. This partnership will enable properties secured by C-CURE 9000 a more convenient and secure solution for processing visitors at point of reception, and ensure Johnson Controls remains a leader in secure access technology with innovative digital identity solutions. “Lack of user-controlled identity

information and decentralized verification using current methods is an ongoing challenge in the identity access management industry,” said George Martinez, Director of Cloud Services at Johnson Controls, “The ability to digitally verify the identity of people coming in and out of C-CURE 9000 secured buildings, without needing to collect and store excess personal information, offers incredible compliance and security benefits. We’re looking forward to integrating Civic as a part of our access management technology and to offering solutions that help our customers and the guests that use and visit their facilities.” The Johnson Controls and Civic partnership will simplify and streamline the proof of identity process for manag-

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ing visitors in building lobbies. Visitor identity verification with the Civic App will initially be deployed in three New York locations, with an expected volume of over 20,000 visitors per month. Visitors typically have to sign in with the receptionist and provide information, usually a physical ID and contact information, to check in for their visit and receive temporary access to the building. By integrating Civic for authentication and Know Your Customer, when visitors walk into a building, they will be able to scan a QR code on the C-CURE 9000 check-in kiosk with their Civic App without needing to dig out a physical ID or enter personal information into a form. Integrating the Civic App provides benefits beyond a simplified visitor management process. For visitors, the Civic integration provides data privacy with the benefits of blockchain-powered security. Using the Civic Secure ID platform, user information is always stored locally on a user’s mobile device and is protected by biometrics. This also means that properties secured by C-CURE 9000 are able to securely verify the identity of users without any requirements to store or manage sensitive personal data that attracts hackers. “Today, we all carry various items to identify ourselves, from governmentissued IDs to fobs that grant us building access. By integrating the Civic App, an-

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yone who needs to visit a C-CURE 9000 secured building will have the opportunity to identify themselves with their Civic App,” said Vinny Lingham, Civic Co-founder & CEO, “Civic enables guests and employees to prove who they are with a mobile device, rather than requiring them to show an ID document, sign a visitor logbook and stand in line

to check in/ out of a facility. We’re looking forward to working with Johnson Controls to bring blockchain powered identity verification to enable secure access management for Johnson Controls customers’ sites and with their guests across the U.S.” The way we prove who we are is changing. The partnership between

Johnson Control and Civic is the perfect example of how this transformation is taking place. In the future, it will not be necessary to carry and surrender a personal document to prove identity when this can all be seamlessly managed from a mobile app that offers the additional benefits of allowing users to control how their personal information is shared.

Accidental Deaths Hit Highest Number in Recorded U.S. History Our collective complacency costs us 466 lives every day

he National Safety Council is grieving over the new CDC data showing the number of deaths from unintentional, preventable injuries – commonly known as ‘accidents’ – rose 5.3% between 2016 and 2017. Preventable deaths have now reached their highest number in recorded U.S. history – 169,936. Of the three leading causes, preventable injuries was the only category to experience an increase, largely driven by the opioid crisis. An American is killed accidentally every three minutes, by a drug overdose, a motor vehicle crash, a fall, a drowning, a choking incident or another preventable occurrence.

NSC analysis of the unintentional, preventable injury data shows:

For years, the United States has accepted unintentional injuries as an unavoidable reality. These data show us that our collective complacency costs us 466 lives every day. The truth is, there is no such thing as an accident. We know what to do to save lives, but as a nation, we have not consistently prioritized safety at work, at home and on the road. SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

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Expands US Southeast Coverage with Manufacturer’s representatives to provide support to region’s end users and partners

recont Vision Costar, a player in network-based video surveillance solutions, has recently announced that COM-TECH Systems, Inc. has joined as a new Authorized Manufacturer’s Representative for the US southeast region. “Clint and his experienced team will add immense benefit to our customers and partners in the Southeast,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas Sales, “COMTECH will bring key sales resources to assist John Bujarski’s regional team in spreading the good word about the new Arecont Vision Costar, and our expanded product and services portfolio.” COM-TECH Systems, Inc. is proven throughout the Carolinas in the sale of structured cabling, data center and audio/ visual products, and security technology. It supports customers through three regions, those being Charlotte/ Western North Carolina, Raleigh/ Eastern North Carolina, and South Carolina. Arecont Vision Costar will be the company’s lead video surveillance offering through this partnership. “We sought a strong manufacturing partner in the video surveillance market, and found just that in Arecont Vision Costar, a company that manufactures the majority of its products here in the USA,” stated Clint Webster, President, COM-TECH Systems, Inc., “We look forward to working with the regional sales team to provide better customer service and support to systems integrators, security dealers and consultants across the region.” “We are pleased that we were able to engage with a proven manufacturer’s representative firm for the region,” stated John Bujarski, Senior Sales Director, Eastern US and Canada, “COM-TECH Systems, Inc. will make a big difference to our end user customers, integrators, and other security professionals across the Carolinas with increased sales support and project assistance.” 60

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Manufacturing Innovation Award at 2018 South East Awards For Feature Rich Taktis Panel

entec, a leading life safety control systems manufacturer, has won the Manufacturing Innovation Award at the 2018 Insider Made in the South East Awards for its contribution to the manufacturing industry in the South East area. The Made in the South East Awards are designed to recognise and reward manufacturing companies based in the South East region that have demonstrated success in innovation, product development and growth in either domestic or overseas markets. Philip Cunliffe, Insider Regional Business Editor said, “Kentec Electronics’ on-going investment in production processes and factory expansion has not only allowed the company to grow and expand its reputation for quality life safety systems, but is also a fantastic story for the broader UK manufacturing industry.” Along with the company’s continued growth, this award recognises the business’ success in innovation, product development and growth in the South East region. Derrick Hall, Director of Sales at Kentec, who collected the award, said, “The win is an excellent achievement for the company. We are extremely proud of our manufacturing capabilities and indeed the fact that everything sold is made in the UK from our Dartford facilities. It gives us ultimate control over quality and design, and it is fantastic to receive an award in recognition of these capabilities – and in particular our new feature rich Taktis panel.” The award win means Kentec will be automatically shortlisted for Insider’s national awards final, Made in the UK 2019. Kentec is an end-to-end manufacturer, employing approximately 230 members of staff in its production facility, head office and research and development.

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To Enable Enhanced Emergency Response for More Than Seven Million Customers in New Zealand A America’s #1 monitored security provider leverages West to accelerate accurate data and response information to first responders

DT Inc., the leading provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, and West Corporation (West), a global player in technology-enabled services, have entered into an agreement to enhance customer experiences with 911 emergency communications. Through this arrangement, ADT will use West’s Emergency Response Link (ERL) to help ensure homes and businesses monitored by ADT benefit from the most accurate location data available so that the correct response teams are deployed even faster. “For ADT, the safety and security of our customers is personal,” said Don Young, Chief Information Officer and EVP, Field Operations at ADT, “Given West’s longstanding reputation as a leader in the public safety space, its ERL platform is a natural choice to help ensure we are engaging the appropriate emergency teams and minimizing response times in the case of an alarm. West’s data offers advanced capabilities by mapping customers to emergency responders by location in ways that most alarm companies cannot do in-house. Using ERL enables ADT to shift our resources from maintaining an internal database of this information to what matters most – providing the enhanced monitoring services our customers rely on to help keep them safe.” “We know that in emergency situations, response time matters and every second counts, so our solutions are designed to improve the speed and accuracy of data delivery that supports public safety,” said Ron Beaumont, President of West Safety Services, “As part of West’s continued focus on utilizing our market-leading public safety capabilities for new applications and markets, we are delighted to work with the leading monitoring security provider who shares our focus on safety. ADT will be able to provide enhanced levels of service and compliance by tapping into West’s data and technology.” West rigorously researches, audits, verifies, and manages authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) contact data based on the most current jurisdictional boundaries. West’s resulting expertise is then seamlessly integrated into the alarm provider’s internal systems, helping them route every emergency alarm to the appropriate emergency teams with speed and confidence. The integration of ERL marks the first of several planned collaborations between ADT and West to enrich ADT’s monitoring services by leveraging the power of West’s technology and data quality. SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

SSA ABLOY has acquired Pacific Door Systems, a leading manufacturer of commercial doors & window systems in New Zealand. “I am very pleased to welcome Pacific Door Systems and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in the mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. “Pacific Door Systems is an excellent addition to the Asia Pacific Division and complements our existing door opening solutions offering for our customers. The acquisition also provides synergy opportunities and an attractive potential to accelerate our growth in New Zealand,” says Anders Maltesen, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of Division Asia Pacific. Pacific Door Systems was established in 1992 and has approximately 80 employees. The head office is located in Wellington, New Zealand. Sales for 2018 are expected to reach about NZD 20 million (approx. SEK 125 million) with a good EBIT margin and the acquisition will be accretive to EPS from start. 61

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Vanderbilt Integrates Aperio® with Latest ACT Enterprise Access Control Solution V

anderbilt has integrated the Aperio® wireless locking technology from ASSA ABLOY Access Control with its new ACT Enterprise platform. The decision by Vanderbilt to integrate products from ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s leading Aperio® portfolio with ACT Enterprise will enable customers to easily add mechanical locks to their access control system. Offered at an affordable price, Aperio®ensures users require minimal additional hardware to upgrade their premises to wireless access control. With the latest version of ACT En-

terprise available now, the system includes a rules mapping engine, and a smartphone app that enables users to stay in control of their facilities’ access control requirements from the palm of their hand. One of the newest ASSA ABLOY products that the ACT Enterprise platform is compatible with is the Aperio® H100. Launched only last year, the Aperio® H100 is a stylish slim door handle that can be retrofitted to almost any interior door. Requiring no drilling or wiring to install, the Aperio® H100 has been designed to complement most

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modern commercial office environments, and works with common European and Scandinavian mortise locks, in wooden, steel, tubular frame or glass doors with standard lock cases. Andrew Fulton, Head of Access Control Product Line at Vanderbilt said, “The security systems market is moving towards more intelligent and intuitive solutions, which require only onetime data entry for users, permissions, configuration and system behaviour. To meet this demand, we made the decision to integrate our ACT Enterprise access control solution with ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s Aperio® products. These have an excellent reputation in the market for being a reliable, trusted and high-performance access control range. “We believe that ACT Enterprise’s integration with Aperio® will provide our customers with faster, more costeffective access control installations, while enhancing our functionality and reach in the market.” David Smyth, Regional Sales Manager at ASSA ABLOY Access Control, added, “As a leading security systems provider, we are thrilled to integrate our Aperio® technology with Vanderbilt’s newest access control platform. Helping commercial businesses to quickly and conveniently implement an intelligent access control system across their site, our battery-operated Aperio® innovations are fast to install, dependable, and offered in a stylish contemporary design.”

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Genetec Receives UL 2900-2-3 Level 3 (L3) Cybersecurity Readiness Certification UL awards Security Center Omnicast VMS system with highest level of its Cybersecurity Assurance Program in ‘Security and Life Safety’ category

he Genetec Security Center Omnicast™ video management system (VMS) has recently received the UL 2900-2-3 Level 3 cybersecurity certification. A long-standing advocate for cybersecurity and the ‘Security of Security,’ Genetec participated in the UL evaluation process, which validates its resilience against cyber-attack with the highest Level 3 (L3) assessment certification. UL’s Cybersecurity Assurance Program (CAP) tests network-connectable products and systems against established criteria from the UL 2900 series of cybersecurity standards. Following a standardized methodology, the UL 2900-2-3 standard applies a three-tiered evaluation model, ranking with an increasing level of security for each tier. The Level 3, which has been achieved by Security Center Omnicast, includes a series of checks including fuzz testing, code and binary analysis, penetration testing, risk assessment methodology, and vulnerability testing. “UL is a globally recognized safety and security solutions company dedicated to promoting safe environments. The UL 2900-2-3 certification was created with three possible levels of certifications to test physical security systems for cybersecurity integrity,” said Chris Hasbrook, UL’s Vice President & General Manager, Building & Life Safety Technologies Division, “After passing our most challenging testing processes, Genetec ranks at the top in its industry for cybersecurity resilience and trust.” “Many security companies claim to follow cybersecurity best practices, noting that their software and systems are ‘hardened’ against cyber-attacks. By participating in this certification process, our Level 3 ranking proves and validates the Genetec ‘Security of Security’ initiative which we have been sharing with our channel partners, integrators, press, and end-users for many years now,” said Mathieu Chevalier, Lead Security Architect, Genetec Inc., “We’ve always taken an active approach to architecting our unified security solutions with intelligent and fastidious attention to cybersecurity.”

ADT Completes Acquisition of Red Hawk Fire & Security A

DT Inc., the leading provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, has completed its acquisition of Red Hawk Fire & Security, a player in commercial fire, life safety and security services, and portfolio company of Comvest Partners. “We are pleased to complete this transaction, which strengthens ADT’s growth in the commercial security market and meaningfully expands the Company’s product portfolio with the introduction of commercial fire safety related solutions,” said Jim DeVries, ADT’s President and Chief Executive Officer, “With the added robust portfolio of fire and life safety solutions, as well as additional scale through commercially focused sales professionals and technicians, we enhanced our position as a leader in commercial security, just as we are today in the residential market. ADT has a strong track record of successfully integrating acquisitions and we look forward to welcoming the talented Red Hawk team to the Company.” Red Hawk’s ability to showcase its products and services to a wider range of national account and enterprise-level customers will be significantly accelerated with ADT, while also increasing ADT’s technician workforce dedicated to the commercial customer. SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

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Rethinking Cybersecurity in the Digital Transformation Age By Scott Penno – Regional Marketing Manager, APAC, Allied Telesis

uring the last couple of years, most enterprises have been accelerating the pace of their digital transformation based on the adoption of leading-edge ICT technologies like cloud/ edge computing, big data and the Internet of Things (IoT). At the same time, organizations are still suffering from security attacks, which are among the most important barriers in the implementation of their digital transformation agendas. Earlier this year, the famous ‘Wannacry’ ransomware attack affected major organizations all around the globe such as UK’s NHS (National Health Service). Another example was a fraudulent cyberattack against the SWIFT international transactions system that took place in February 2016 and resulted in the theft of $81 million from the Bangladesh Central Bank. These attacks highlight the vulnerabilities of modern cyber infrastructures, as well as the importance of cybersecurity as an integral element of an organization’s digital transformation strategy. It is important to understand the main drivers and trends in future cybersecurity solutions to make the most of security investments.

Drivers of future cybersecurity

The expanding scope and sophistication of cybersecurity systems are based on the following:

Technology evolution

s a result of the introduction of new technologies like cyber-physical systems (CPS) and IoT, enterprise IT infrastructures are gradually growing in size and complexity. These paradigms are typically based on systems and devices that bridge the physical and digital worlds such as sensors, smart machines, connected cars, robots and more. While these systems provide opportunities for enhanced productivity and improved decision making, they also broaden the scope of potential vulnerabilities. For example, a large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack that exploited vulnerabilities of IoT devices took place last year and affected major Internet sites like Amazon, Twitter and Spotify. 64

Regulatory complexity

owadays several organizations operate in complex regulatory environments, which impose a need for compliance with many security regulations and standards. For instance, U.S. financial organizations must adhere to regulations associated with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX, P.L. 107-204), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999, and more. Cybersecurity systems are evolving in order to support organizations in their alignment to the required regulations and standards.

Sophistication of attacks

ver the years, cybersecurity attacks are increasing in sophistication through becoming asymmetric and less predictable. For example, ransomware attacks have been added to the list of phishing, DDoS and social engineering attacks, while the methods used by cybercriminals are constantly evolving based on the use of advanced sniffing and encryption techniques.

Limited resources

any businesses lack the resources, expertise and equity capital needed in order to cope with modern cybercrime. This is particularly the case with SMB (small medium businesses) typically on the hunt for cost-effective solutions.

Emerging cybersecurity solutions & services

Driven by the above factors, emerging cybersecurity solutions feature the following characteristics:

Security automation and intelligence

he automation of cybersecurity solutions is the key to coping with the growing number and sophistication of cybersecurity threats. This gives rise to the implementation

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of machine learning systems, which are able to detect attack patterns in a fully or semi-automated fashion. There is also a trend towards employing deep learning and artificial intelligence technologies to identify indicators of complex attacks, which are hardly identifiable based on conventional machine learning.

Cybersecurity datasets and data-driven approaches

he collection of security related datasets is becoming very important for the development of future cybersecurity systems. These datasets are a key prerequisite for training and validating the data-driven systems including machine learning and AI algorithms. Without large amounts of data about the operation of the cyber assets and the attack incidents against them, the deployment of security automation and intelligence isn’t possible.

Standards

tandards development organizations tend to incorporate latest technologies and best practices in their work. So, standards based solutions are usually more effective in increasing the cyber resilience of modern organizations. The latter need to adopt and implement not only conventional and well-established standards (e.g., the popular ISO27001), but also emerging ones such as the Industrial Internet Consortium Security Framework (IISF). The latter provides a blueprint for securing CPS systems in the era of Industry 4.0.

Integrated policies for cyber and physical security

s part of the integration of IoT and CPS systems there is a close interaction between cyber and physical systems including an inter-play between their security mechanisms. For example, electronic access gates and CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) systems are increasingly used as primary physical security technologies. This close interplay is gradually leading to an integration of physical and cybersecurity measures and related policies. Sectors that operate both cyber and physical infrastructures (e.g., energy, transport, buildings) have the leading role in this integration.

Vulnerability databases

ollowing many years of collecting information and knowledge about cyberthreats, the cybersecurity community has established a range of vulnerability databases, which are used to maintain and disseminate information about known security vulnerabilities. NIST’s National Vulnerability Database is one of the most popular databases of this category, which provide developers and deployers of cybersecurity systems with the means to automatically access up-to-date information about cyber threats. This is important because of the need to support the collection and processing of large amounts of data towards security automation and intelligence.

Managed Security & Security as a Service

here is a surge of security solutions that are offered based on the Security-as-a-Service paradigm or as a pay-as-yougo option. Typical examples are the popular managed security solutions (MSS), which are a primary choice for SMBs and other organizations that operate based on constrained budgets. Solutions for small organizations come with easy web-based interfaces for their configuration, which makes them appealing to employees with low security expertise.

Decentralization & Blockchains

he advent of the BitCoin cryptocurrency has revealed the capabilities of the distributed ledger technology towards decentralizing and securing transactions across IT systems and devices. Distributed ledger technology is currently exploited as a secure, privacy preserving and anti-tampering infrastructure in a wide range of applications beyond financial transactions and it’s therefore likely to become mainstream in the years to come. Equipment vendors and integrators of future ICT solutions should closely monitor these trends and integrate them in their products and services. Security should no longer be seen as a defensive investment with limited ROI, rather as an indispensable and integral element of any cyber infrastructure. As such, it should be placed at the very top of the digital transformation agenda.

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Hikvision Empowers Sanjivani Group of Institutes with AI Enabled Face Recognition Terminals, Video Surveillance and Broadcasting Solutions

ikvision, the world’s leading provider of innovative security solutions, has partnered with the Sanjivani Group of Institutes to offer them the latest surveillance, broadcasting and security solutions. This is for the first time that Hikvision has offered revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) enabled face recognition terminals to India’s education sector. Sanjivani Group of Institutes at Kopargaon in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra is a premier institute for Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing and Diploma. The Sanjivani Rural Education Society (SRES) was established by Honorable Shankarrao Genuji Kolhe in 1983. He was the former Member of

Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Minister, Government of Maharashtra, and is currently the Chair of the Group. With time and changing educational scenario, SRES added a number of courses under its umbrella and gave birth to Sanjivani College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Sanjivani Senior and Junior College, Sanjivani Academy – a CBSE school, and Sanjivani International school.

Security challenges

he entire campus of the Sanjivani Group of Institutes is spread over more than 100 acres of land. There are different departments in various buildings, playgrounds, hostels and staff

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quarters. Due to the vast area and having a number of approx. 8000-10000 students, it’s very difficult for the management to identify unauthorized persons inside the campus. In the past, many instances of bullying, robbery, theft, ragging and pick-pocketing were reported.

Solution offered

ikvision’s team visited Sanjivani Group of Institutes along with their system integration partner Om Agency and understood their major concerns and concluded on the following solutions based on the latest technology and products by Hikvision. ●● Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras on the main gate,

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●● Tripod turnstile integrated with face recognition panels at main gate and entrance of every building, ●● HD IP cameras at different locations, ●● A broadcasting solution for the seminar rooms, and ●● Face recognition based access control systems.

Securing the campus

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With expansion, the students and staff of the Sanjivani Group faced many challenges in terms of safety and security. Consequently, we took our first step towards it by installing Hikvision IP CCTV surveillance in all our campus areas for monitoring. We were using it for the last three to four years and till date we have never faced major issues regarding the same. There might have been some minor issues, but with the assistance of Hikvision’s technical support team and system integrator, we were able to resolve them within the span of a day. The clarity and quality of the camera are undoubtedly appreciable and we are very much satisfied with it,” said Amit N Kolhe, Managing Trustee, Sanjivani Rural Education Society (SRES), “Presently the security technology has changed a lot. While understanding the need of safety and security of the students, we decided to go for a perfect security, broadcasting and surveillance solution. We contacted Hikvision team and their system integration partner Om Agency for an advanced solution. After understanding our requirements, they introduced some of the latest technologies related to security, broadcasting and surveillance.” He further elaborated, “We finalized the key areas by conducting security survey in the campus, and got many advanced solutions implemented with

their help. The solutions included ANPR cameras for number plate recognition of cars and bikes at the entry and exit gates, facial recognition devices for time attendance & access control of students & staff members, and facial recognition camera at the entrance of campus to avoid any blacklisted person from entering the campus.” The advantage of Hikvision security and surveillance products is that everything can be monitored through a single software platform i.e., IVMS 5200E, which comes as all in one software. The same software can be used by seamless integration for time attendance, access control and surveillance,” concluded Amit N. Kolhe.

Results

●● ANPR cameras helped the institute identify unauthorized vehicles at entry gates, through which they stopped many outsiders in getting entry into campus area. ●● Face recognition panels and access control panels helped the institute in getting entry and exit records of students as well as visitors, through which they are able to stop entry of unauthorized person inside the campus. ●● Through the large number of cameras installed at various locations, the management is able to keep an eye on the entire campus. ●● With the broadcasting solution, the SRES management is now able to record prominent faculty lectures, visiting faculty lectures and prominent guest speeches and also broadcast them in real time to remote students. “Implementing IP Surveillance project for Sanjivani Group of Institutes, Kopargaon was a great learning experiSecurityLink India ■ January 2019

ence. We have built a strong relationship with Hikvision over the past 10 years. We value their experience and expertise to provision security surveillance systems. They work very well with vendor partners to deliver solutions that suit the requirements. They are efficient professionals and their high quality service is appreciated. We find their objective advice very valuable, while designing security solutions and selecting equipment to install,” said Hemant Rokade, Director Sales, OM Agency. “We are proud to execute this mega project with great support of Hikvision. It was a huge challenge to execute the project of such gigantic proportions. While implementing the project, Hikvision helped us through the project at every step. We appreciate the level of details and accountability Hikvision has demonstrated in this prestigious project. This reaffirms our faith that Hikvision is the one stop solution for all security and surveillance solutions,” said Pravin Rokade, Director Operations, OM Agency. Hikvision is the world’s leading provider of innovative video surveillance products and solutions. Featuring the industry’s strongest R&D workforce, Hikvision advances core technologies of audio and video encoding, video image processing, and related data storage, as well as forward-looking technologies such as cloud computing, big data, and deep learning. In addition to the video surveillance industry, Hikvision extends its reach to smart home tech, industrial automation, and automotive electronics industries to achieve its long-term vision. Always creating value for its customers, Hikvision operates 38 regional subsidiaries all over the world to achieve a truly global presence. 67

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Protects Women Against Domestic Violence

Donates Advanced Video Surveillance Systems

n honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Dahua Technology has donated its advanced video surveillance solutions to Faces of Hope Victims Center to help it create a safe space for victims and employees alike, protecting domestic violence sufferers.

Globally, almost one third (30%) of the women who have been in a relationship have reported that they have experienced some forms of violence by their intimate partners. Various activists and groups around the globe are organizing to combat domestic violence. The Boise, Idaho, USA based victim center Faces of Hope is leading the way in reducing victimization of domestic abuse by offering a safety net of crisis-intervention services. Given the danger posed by abusers, it was critically necessary for the Center to upgrade its video surveillance system to ensure the security of staff and victims. “By meeting with Dahua, it was clear that they were eager to help us in any way they could,” said Darren Braden, Regional Sales Director at Dahua’s all-star dealer – Integrated Security Resources (ISR), “Upgrading the older cameras was a must for the victim center, so Dahua donating its video surveillance equipment is a step towards making this upgrade a reality.” Dahua Technology upgraded Faces of Hope’s security system with HD over Coax to minimize system disruption, and bolster user interface as well as technologies such as 4MP IR 3.6mm mini dome and mini bullet Dahua cameras to enable superior clarity. Furthermore, Dahua bolstered the center’s SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

●● Upgrades Faces of Hope’s Security System With HD over Coax (HDoC) ●● Boosts Night Surveillance for High-quality Images & Crystal-clear Imagery ●● Ensures Safety With 24x7 Surveillance & Monitoring Support night surveillance with WDR enabled products to provide high-quality images and crystal-clear imagery around the clock. Most valuably, Dahua Technology ensured the safety of Faces of Hope victim center with around-the-clock surveillance and monitoring support, imbuing its technology with the company’s care and dedication. With end-to-end technical support to ISR, the installation went smoothly. Faces of Hope staff have described the upgraded system as much easier to use, has perfect picture quality, and makes them feel safer. Dahua’s generosity is greatly appreciated, and the quality of their products is unmatched. Dahua Technology continues leveraging its leading technologies to not only ensuring the safety of women and domestic violence victims but also contributing more to the local communities and social purposes. Dahua Technology focuses on ‘innovation, quality and service’ to realize its mission of ‘enabling a safer society and smarter living.’

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UAE Based One-stop Retail Chain Resolves Multi-location Attendance Management Challenges with Matrix Time-Attendance Solution

chain of one-stop shopping destinations is one of the pioneers of discount shopping centers in UAE and Dubai. With a selected chain of suppliers, they offer the widest choices of products at very affordable prices. The products of this retail chain range from daily food items to beauty products and perfumes. Household items such as kitchenware, tableware, appliances, decors, and electronics including mobile phones and computer accessories are also available here. The stores offer apparels such as ladies wear, menswear, and children’s wear, in addition to shoes, bags, school and office supplies. Branches of this retail chain are located in more than eight locations with the one in Sharjah, being the biggest branch till date.

Challenges

ince branches of this retail chain are spread across UAE, managing attendance of every employee became a tedious task. Moreover, keeping track of each of their IN and OUT timings, overtime, leaves, and shift management for multiple locations from a single location was another challenge the retailer faced. Attendance management, multiple shift management and over time calculation became tricky chal-

lenges to deal with. Apart from that, they required specific type of reports to map everything department or location wise.

tailed filtering options for smooth process and analysis of employees’ attendance details.

Solution offered

Results

atrix offered its dynamic range of biometric hardware products along with the software solutions to complement the devices. As the retail chain is an exponentially growing company building stores at several locations, Matrix offered its Time-Attendance module along with fingerprint and card based door controller, COSEC DOOR FOT. This solution assisted in easy attendance management of employees along with their shift and overtime management. The solution also allowed generation of several specific types of reports with de-

atrix people mobility management solution assisted the retail chain achieve following results: ●● Centralized attendance management and monitoring. ●● Easy shift & schedule management. ●● Elimination of overtime issues. ●● Smooth HR process with various precise reports.

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●● COSEC DOOR FOT: Fingerprint and card based door controller for time-attendance. ●● COSEC CENTRA ME: Application server platform with 500 or more users and expandable up to 1,000 users. ●● COSEC ME TAM: Time-attendance module for 500 or more users. ●● COSEC USER 100: User license for 100 users. 69

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Intesa Sanpaolo Turns to Gemalto for Italy’s First Biometric Contactless Payment Card Pilot G

emalto is supplying Intesa Sanpaolo, the leading banking group in ltaly, with the first Mastercard biometric contactless payment card. The pilot promoted by Intesa Sanpaolo and Mastercard allows to test an EMV contactless biometric card for the first time in Europe. Consumers may simply tap their card to any POS terminal to pay and authorize the transaction with their fingerprint, combining a fast and convenient user experience to an advanced cardholder authentication approach. In addition, the card works without a battery as it’s powered by the terminal which means that there is no limit on the number of transactions.

Enhanced contactless payment working with existing infrastructure

ntesa Sanpaolo’s initiative is the latest step forward in the bank’s ambitious digital transformation strategy. Fingerprint authentication sweeps away limits on the value of contactless payments, removing the need to enter a PIN or sign the receipt, As a result, it simplifies the consumer experience at the point of sale and makes it faster and safer. The card works with existing EMV card terminal infrastructure, so merchants can easily maximize the shopping experience delivered to their customers without the need to upgrade their current hardware or software. For issuers, 70

the technology helps detect and prevent fraud, increase approval rates, reduce operational costs and foster customer loyalty.

Fully secure, onthe spot fingerprint enrollment

ntesa Sanpaolo has 11.9 million customers and 4,400 branches in Italy. Gemalto’s solution includes secure onthe-spot fingerprint enrollment at selected locations and in the future customers could even enroll for the service

●● Built-in fingerprint sensor eliminates the need for PIN or signature. ●● Unique battery-less card is powered via existing PoS terminals, so no need to be recharged. ●● Effortless enrollment combined with robust data protection. SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

at home. To ensure the right to privacy, biometric data is stored on the card itself, not the bank’s servers. Protection is further enhanced by the fact that personal data is encrypted and never leaves the card. “We are proud to have undertaken the first step to introduce in Italy a card which technology offers the consumers clear and concrete benefits, following our choice to anticipate and facilitate the diffusion of innovative technologies functional to people’s everyday banking,” said Cinzia Bruzzone, Retail Manager Intesa Sanpaolo, “The Intesa Sanpaolo – Mastercard pilot project, achieved with Mercury Payment System support, avails itself of Gemalto’s contribution as a global operator, who provided the technology behind the new biometric cards and the tools necessary for storing the fingerprint on the chip.” “Consumers are quickly recognizing the combined power of contactless and biometric technologies to take the stress and strain out of secure transactions,” said Bertrand Knopf, Executive Vice President Banking and Payment for Gemalto, “We are delighted to work with Intesa Sanpaolo and Mastercard on another pioneering project, this time bringing the effortless safety of a biometric sensor EMV card to their consumers.” Intesa Sanpaolo’s initial pilot will run in Turin, Milan and Rome and is scheduled to last 16 weeks.

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goID to Provide Government Agencies with Endto-End Solution for Adopting Mobile Citizen IDs

ID goID™ solution has been extended to provide an end-to-end system for deploying and managing a mobile citizen ID program. From issuance through verification, HID goID is backed by the same high security standards for data, communication and privacy protection that are used in today’s physical electronic ID (eID) programs. “This is a major step in delivering the full value of our goID solution, as we extend its capabilities for provisioning, updating and revoking mobile IDs to include the full range of citizen ID program functionality,” said Wei Jin Lee, Regional Director Secure Issuance, APAC with HID Global, “Governments now have everything they need to move to a fully mobile society including support for integrating goID with existing issuance systems, developing a citizen app, and ensuring compliance with international standards for digital credentials.” Key HID goID solution components include an issuance system, utilizing HID Global’s renowned Integrale™ modular software suite for the management of physical and mobile IDs; a gateway for mobile ID provisioning which can be managed locally by governments or offered as a service; and a software development kit (SDK) for the development of the citizen app

to meet local requirements. HID Global also provides comprehensive support and training for the creation and deployment of the citizen app and verification solutions. HID goID includes off-the-shelf data structures enabling governments

the-air provisioning directly to citizens’ phones. It protects privacy with end-to-end encryption and four layers of fraud-fighting security mechanisms. Additionally, citizens can control what verification data they share, and with whom. Post-issuance technologies

to issue mobile passports that will help comply with digital travel credentials currently being developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and to issue mobile driver’s licenses that will help promote compliance with ISO18013-5 specifications being developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The solution enables countries to move from paper or electronic documents to mobile IDs, streamlining proof of identity issuance through over-

keep mobile IDs current and trustable, and verification can be performed from distances up to 66 feet (20 meters). HID goID also enables issuing authorities to easily add other government agencies and authorized privatesector entities into its ecosystem. This creates new opportunities to improve communication between governments and their citizens while opening the door for people to carry many different citizen and commercial IDs in one convenient mobile application.

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Perfectly Keyless is as Secure as a Fingerprint Bosch System is the ‘Key’ to Preventing Digital Car Theft

t takes less than five seconds for a hacker to compromise a standard keyless vehicle entry system. Among experts, this is known as a relay station attack. A Bosch key app is going to change all that. “Our Perfectly Keyless system revolutionizes keyless entry systems. It is the ‘key’ to preventing digital car theft,” said Harald Kröger, President of the Bosch Automotive Electronics division. The special thing about the solution is that the Bosch technology works with a virtual key stored in the smartphone. Sensors installed in the car recognize the owner’s smartphone as securely as a fingerprint and open the vehicle only for them. Digital key management links the app and the vehicle via the cloud. With Perfectly Keyless, Bosch is thus doing something that no other keyless entry system has done before, namely offering both convenience and security. The new smartphone based key can be used in cars, entire

car-sharing fleets, and commercial vehicles. Bosch believes this system with its built-in security lock has huge market potential worldwide.

Bosch revolutionizes keyless entry

ith conventional keyless entry systems, the car key still needs to be carried in a jacket or suit pocket. To open the door and start the engine, it communicates with the car using a radio signal in the low frequency (LF) or ultrahigh frequency (UHF) range. In the race against thieves, the automotive industry is constantly refining existing systems. It’s like a marathon. “Now, with Perfectly Keyless, Bosch is launching a sprint in the development of digital vehicle entry systems. Our motto is revolution, not evolution,” said Kröger. Instead of transmitting data via low or high frequency radio technology, the Bosch system uses the smartphone as virtual key and Bluetooth as the transmission technology. This means that the car key can stay at home; and thanks to its decades of experience in semiconductors, Bosch is in a position to make this connection as secure as a fingerprint. Every smartphone contains tiny microchips to manage communication via Bluetooth, and these play a key role in the Bosch solution. Together with sensors installed in the vehicle and a special control unit, they form a system that opens the door only for the smartphone containing the virtual key that fits in the Perfectly Keyless system’s digital lock. The system blocks signals from other smartphones or from electronic devices that manipulate the radio transmis●● With Perfectly Keyless, there is no more tradeoff between convenience and safety in keyless entry systems. ●● Using data transmission with a built-in digital security lock, the owner’s smartphone is accurately identified. ●● Secure digital key management for car-sharing fleets, cars, and commercial vehicles.

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sion. In this way, Perfectly Keyless protects against unauthorized access.

A keyless journey

irtual vehicle keys on smartphones have long been a feature of car-sharing fleets. These vehicles don’t move until their operator authorizes entry via the cloud; only then a user can unlock the vehicle, start it, and lock it again using an app. This conversation between the phone and the vehicle uses near-field communication (NFC), a wireless protocol for sharing data over distances of a few centimeters. For this to work, users must take out their smartphone before each journey and hold it up to a marked area on the vehicle, whereby the system can recognize the user and unlock the doors. With Bosch Perfectly Keyless, the smartphone can also stay in its pocket. This means greater ease of use for drivers, and car sharing users ben-

efit from the added convenience. The Bosch solution also works in trucks and for entire fleets of commercial vehicles. That means no more manual administration of vehicle keys, physical handover, or hassle when a key is lost or stolen. If the smartphone is lost or stolen, and the Perfectly Keyless app with it, the digital key can be simply deactivated online, thus blocking access to the vehicle.

Birmingham Family thanks ADT and First Responders for Saving their Lives from House Fire

DT Inc., the leading provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, has recently celebrated a life saver event in Birmingham, Alabama where ADT customers Jonathan Samuels and Marcella Davis, along with their two children, survived a pre-dawn house fire. “I heard the alarm and nudged Jonathan to investigate,” said Davis, “Our one-year-old son was sleeping with us, but our three-year-old daughter was next to the spare room where the fire started so I ran to get her out.” The home’s security system sent alarm signals to Dispatcher Kinesha Liptrot at ADT’s customer care center in Florida. She spoke with Davis, contacted 911 and then called Samuels to say help was coming. “Another minute or two and it would have been too late,” said Samuels, “I tried to put out the fire, but the flames were too big and the smoke was everywhere.” First Responders extinguished the blaze, which was caused by an electrical malfunction. The house was severely damaged and the family is now living with relatives until they can rebuild. During recent festivities, featuring an emotional reunion with Liptrot, the family received gifts from ADT employees. “In the spirit of the holidays, we wanted to show that ADT cares,” said Mike Picciola, ADT Vice President of Customer Care, “We are glad we were there when the family needed us the most and helped prevent a tragedy.” According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there have been at least 2,029 fire fatalities in the U.S. since January. Winter months are peak times for home fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. ADT recently announced a $100,000 contribution to the National Volunteer Fire Council to help strengthen volunteer fire departments in communities across America to bring awareness for the need for volunteer firefighters. SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

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High-Performance Video Surveillance Solutions Helping to Keep Subways Safe A

s various crimes and safety accidents increase to an unprecedented level in subways, including terrorist threats, there is an urgent need for security solutions which can help provide an intelligent and agile response. Hanwha Techwin provides video security solutions fit for every environment including station platforms and rolling stock via high-performance mobile solutions. Metro systems are now essential for city living, used by millions upon millions worldwide. However, with their huge popularity comes all kinds of crime and safety-related incidents including the issues created by the rising threat of terrorism, assault and pickpocketing. For such reasons, public areas including metro stations and trains, require high-end video security solutions that mitigate these threats by enabling swift responses to incidents and accidents. Certain public access areas are particularly vulnerable with insufficient lighting and poor video surveillance coverage within ticketing halls and on platforms. Capturing clear and stable video data inside train cars during peak times and on the more turbulent stretches of rail, is also a difficult task. As such there is an increasing need for good quality video security solutions within metros/ subways which provide precise monitoring within challenging environments. Regulatory compliance needs vary from region to region, although the challenges are quite similar. Monitoring public areas including platforms, ticket barriers, wide open spaces and rolling 74

stock is achieved using high resolution fixed and multi-sensor cameras to ensure wide coverage and efficient use of video surveillance. The Wisenet XNF-8010R 6 megapixel high resolution fisheye camera, for example, enables 360 degree full-range monitoring, eliminating any blind spots and providing the performance of several video surveillance cameras with just one device. Its built-in microphone combined with audio analytics, allow detection and limited classification of loud and unusual noises such as screams or broken glass. It can be installed in various environments e.g., internal, external, ceiling or wall mounted. There is also a mobile version for rolling stock utilising M12 architecture. At platforms whilst people wait for trains, prompt responses to potential accidents are essential. The 2 megapixel high resolution Wisenet XNV-6080R provides a hallway view feature, efficient for viewing long and narrow platform areas. In the event of an accident such as an individual falling onto the subSecurityLink India â&#x2013; January 2019

way tracks, clear video data is essential to help control centre staff coordinate a swift and proportionate response. Where permissible, the Wisenet XNV-6080Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IR LED illumination enables monitoring even during electrical blackouts or in dark environments. When installing video surveillance cameras inside trains, providing high resolution stable footage through image stabilising technologies, is a clear operational need. The Wisenet XNV-6022RM compact 2 megapixel mobile camera is highly suited to monitoring the inside of trains. This model features the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best 150dB wide dynamic range (WDR), image stabilisation and a hallway viewfunction. It is able to efficiently monitor the long and narrow interior of the train, providing crystal-clear videos even in the face of a jolting carriage car or in backlit areas. It also has an M12 connector. Video data can be stored using the Wisenet 16 channel mobile TRM1610M NVR. This is installed inside the vehicle and features dual hot swap re-

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movable drive bays and a ‘fan-less’ ruggedised design. Video data is preserved for an extensive period of time and can be shared wirelessly at any time where infrastructure allows. Where metro rail lines reach the surface, GPS data recording and Google Map connectivity are also highly impressive features as they enable effective monitoring by locating

the moving trains in real time. “Wisenet video surveillance solutions allow real-time, high resolution monitoring of activity at stations, as well as the inside of busy and occasionally turbulent moving trains, helping to enable quick responses to various on-site issues which may occur,” said Jon Hill, Senior Business Development Manager

for Hanwha Techwin Europe, “The development of these specific Wisenet products reflects the fact that we fully appreciate the need to provide robust, high performance solutions for these types of applications, in order to help transport operators keep passengers safe and to protect station facilities and assets.”

Blockpass, Ethfinex Promoting Decentralised Asset Management with RigoBlock I

n its continuing work with Ethfinex, Blockpass is now helping to facilitate decentralised asset management as RigoBlock launches its ICO on Ethfinex’s token sale platform. Created to streamline the ICO process for all parties, Ethfinex’s platform utilises Blockpass’ user-centric, verified identity profiles to enable compliance with global regulations. Thanks to the BlockpassEthfinex partnership, RigoBlock can safely and simply offer its Rigo Token (‘GRG’) to purchasers. The RigoBlock ICO was recently launched with a soft cap of US$2,000,000 and a hard cap of US$10,000,000 to realise this goal. Swiss-based RigoBlock has been designed to revolutionise the asset management industry, enabling anyone from any location to set up and manage a decentralised token pool in a manner that promotes transparency, control, flexibility and governance. Developers are able to build their own distributed asset management platforms on the RigoBlock protocol and utilise its capabilities. By creating a ‘Proof of Performance’ incentive algorithm, RigoBlock has removed the need for management fees, facilitating a new generation of asset management. Ethfinex seeks to provide quick and direct access to high-quality ERC20 crowdsales, whilst providing an information and discussion platform for users in order to allow them to optimise their trading experience. As a spin-off of Bitfinex, Ethfinex makes use of Bitfinex’s trading engine and customer experience expertise to deliver the most highly liquid and advanced trading platform available for ERC20 tokens and crowdsales. Blockpass is a digital identity application and service that brings control of data back to the user. Blockpass provides a streamlined and cost-effective user onboarding process for regulated industries and any kind of online service. From the Blockpass application, users can create, store and manage their data-secure digital identity, which can be used to access an entire ecosystem of services or for token purchase. The digitisation of assets is expected to become mainstream in the near future and RigoBlock, Blockpass and Ethfinex are working at the forefront of technology to provide this in a regulated manner. This is the second ICO to be held on Ethfinex’s token sale platform following its integration of Blockpass, with many more to come in the future. The first implementation was with privacy protocol Dusk at the end of November. Blockpass CEO, Adam Vaziri, commented, “We are excited to assist RigoBlock in improving asset management through our partnership with Ethfinex. Decentralised asset management is increasingly important as we begin to move to a tokenised economy. Transparency, flexibility and control are the hallmarks of blockchain technology and we are proud to support projects like RigoBlock which bring these types of user-centric solutions to the masses.” SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

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Gemalto Pilots Biometric Boarding at Los Angeles International Airport G

emalto has announced a joint pilot with a leading airline to bring additional convenience and security to the traveler’s experience via biometric boarding in Terminal 4 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The test will confirm that passenger needs and expectations are met through use of facial recognition versus a traditional boarding pass as well as satisfying CBP (Customs and Border Protection) U.S. Exit requirements. The world of travel is changing rapidly, and with air traffic expected to double and reach 7.8 billion passengers by 2036, airlines and airports are innovating to meet new government and consumer demands for enhanced security and efficiency. Gemalto will satisfy these needs together with biometric boarding using facial recognition. “Being able to use your face instead of your boarding pass will not only enhance security but allow passengers to board more easily and quickly,” said Neville Pattinson, SVP of Government Programs, Gemalto, “The passenger process is changing globally and we are pleased to be on the leading edge of this change by enabling our partners to offer improved service and security with our biometric capabilities.”

Easier boarding process with minimal hardware and infrastructure changes for the airport and airlines

he pilot program at LAX is uniquely flexible with regards to space limitations and future options as the solution will be integrated into the existing agent podium to facilitate boarding. Passengers will approach the gate and receive confirmation via a computer screen and camera following a facial verification from Customs and Border Protection’s Traveler Verification Services. Once verified, the captured images will be wiped from the system to ensure privacy for all passengers. At a recent Department of Homeland Security biometric testing rally Gemalto’s Live Face Identification System (LFIS) achieved a 99.44% successful acquisition rate in less then five seconds, comparing very favorably to the average of only 65% over the same period amongst the other vendors present. 76

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King Abdulaziz International Airport Challenges

o deploy a high-performance, reliable, and easy-to-use HD surveillance solution in KAIA’s 13 parking lots, terminal lobbies, retail shops, duty free areas, and restaurants for greater security, more efficient management, and to protect travellers and airport assets were a great challenge.

Solution

74 Avigilon HD cameras ranging from 1MP to 16MP provide complete coverage of KAIA’s parking lots, terminals’ lobbies, and all internal mar-

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ket shops; all of which are streamed and monitored around the clock in the airportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state-of-the-art control room. Security personnel manage the Avigilon HD surveillance system using Avigilon Control Center Enterprise Network video management software.

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any companies who hire space are high tech, and therefore they expect the facilities they work in to include the latest technology. The challenge LABS faced when developing a co-working environment was to offer a safe and secure working environment that is easy to use by both the clients and staff, and uses the latest technology features and provides flexibility and future proofing.

ith the Avigilon HD Surveillance System installed, security officers can easily navigate and manage its 274 cameras, delivering irrefutable evidence to facilitate investigations, monitor inventory levels, and ensure best practices in terminal lobbies and all market shops. The airport lowered installation and labor costs by reducing the number of cameras required from 2300 analog-based cameras to just 274 Avigilon HD cameras. Leveraging Avigilonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of JPEG 2000 compression technology and high definition stream management technology, KAIA was also able to achieve superior image quality with minimal network bandwidth requirements.

The Gallagher solution

he Gallagher solution was specified for the project because of the central hub it provides, as well as its ability to integrate with a number of products such as visitor management software (VMS) and CCTV. The Gallagher channel partner was able to offer a tailored security package that ensured LABS premises are safely monitored, guaranteeing smooth day-to-day operation.

The business value

ommunity Manager at Camden, Fran, is able to use Gallagher Command Centre for a number of tasks such as monitoring who enters the building including visitors, checking which meeting rooms are reserved, what hospitality is required etc. Leases can be short, medium or long term and range from the occupation of offices to desks. This means there are lots of leases starting and ending at different times making it difficult to keep track. By integrating with Command Centre access can be instantly revoked should a lease lapse, saving Community Managers time by not having to manually deny access. SecurityLink India â&#x2013; January 2019

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Maximising Time and Cost Effectiveness of CCTV Installation JPR Engineering Services Ltd is saving time and improving cost effectiveness on CCTV installation jobs, thanks to the SecuriTEST IP® multi-function CCTV tester from IDEAL Networks

lectrical and mechanical contractor JPR Engineering’s specialist Fire & Security Solutions Division, had considered and used various brands of CCTV test equipment in the past. However, following a positive experience participating in the Beta testing phase for SecuriTEST IP, the company added two multi-function SecuriTEST IP CCTV testers to their fleet. “CCTV installation and maintenance jobs are unpredictable which makes it particularly important to have the right testing and troubleshooting tools to hand,” says Konrad Rubery,

Fire & Security Department Manager for JPR Engineering, “Around 90% of our new installs are for IP systems and at any one time we might be working on multiple smaller domestic or retail installations, or a single commercial installation where hundreds of cameras are required.” Before making the purchase decision, Konrad Rubery learnt the capability of the tester in the office. It was then sent out on site with their commissioning engineer to use on different sites with varied scenarios including analogue, IP and HD coax installations. SecuriTEST IP is mostly used by JPR for fault finding, call outs to repairs, and for final commissioning and reporting. From the outset, the CCTV tester proved much more user-friendly and intuitive than other brands. “It is truly an idiot proof,” said Konrad, “The icons on screen are simple to understand and the tester guides the user through the process which helps save time. Unlike other testers, we have never had to get the manual out, instead we’ve discovered different helpful features as we’ve used it.” “A key challenge for JPR was that for installation and commissioning jobs, engineers would ordinarily need to take multiple items in a kit for each job – up to 3-4 test tools plus a laptop. This proved cumbersome and inefficient with time spent going back and forth to the SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

van to get the next piece of equipment,” said Tim Widdershoven, Global Marketing Manager for IDEAL Networks, “Now, JPR’s engineers can achieve the same result with just one small tester hanging around their neck. The varied functionality of the tester saves hours per job and keeps costs down.” For instance, the HDMI In feature means the engineer can simply plug in to the NVR, conduct the setup, perform tests and see the results rather than needing to take a monitor and recorder on to site. SecuriTEST IP can be used for cable testing and cable tracing, so they

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also no longer need two separate tools for doing this. Similarly, two engineers are no longer required for CCTV installation jobs – one engineer can see and access all the information they need on SecuriTEST IP. The tester therefore reduces labour by half, allowing engineers to be scheduled to undertake other work and making each job more cost effective. These cost savings are reflected in the price to the customer and ensure JPR Fire & Security Solutions remains competitive. “As we have been able to keep our costs and prices low, we have won many more CCTV installation jobs compared to this point in the previous year,” said Konrad Rubery, “I believe it has helped business in our fire and security division grow.” To further enhance productivity and free up engineers’ time to undertake other jobs, the PoE and 12V output features of SecuriTEST IP have enabled JPR Fire & Security Solutions to carry out complete installations, and prove they all

work before power is even available on site. This avoids conducting installation during the rushed final days on site when power goes live and overall requires fewer visits to the site, as the engineer only needs to return to the site to re-confirm the system is working as reported. Plus, when called to a fault on an IP CCTV camera installation, engineers can now use SecuriTEST IP to quickly prove if the fault does not lie with the camera but instead with the network. Likewise, engineers can easily prove to the customer if the problem is because of changes made after installation. In either scenario, this avoids time wasting on trying to diagnose a camera fault and helps make work required on call backs chargeable. “SecuriTEST IP provides comprehensive reports which incorporate time stamped photo images to prove the field of view and data such as the IP address and gateway,” Konrad explained, “As these can show what has changed since installation, we’re able to charge for

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more of our call-backs.” The tester has even proven useful to JPR Fire & Security Solutions before an engineer has even gone on site. For instance, thanks to the HDMI Out capability, SecuriTEST IP can be taken to presentations and demonstrations with customers to show clearly the view that they are going to get following the installation. “We have other brands of CCTV tester in the office, but none of the engineers want to use them now that we have SecuriTEST IP,” said Konrad, “The tester is an invaluable tool for us, helping us look professional and setting us apart from the competition, so we are planning on getting another tester. In fact, it works so well that I have already also recommended it to others in the industry.” 79

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Fewer false alarms

H Security Radar For Ultra-Accurate Intrusion Detection in All Weathers

ikvision has recently launched Security Radar intrusion detection solution. The solution uses cuttingedge Hikvision technology to accurately pinpoint the location and motion trail of up to 32 potential intruders per radar, even in the harshest weather conditions. Hikvision Security Radar is ideal for monitoring large, exposed spaces with harsh weather, and where the perimeter environment is too complex for deployment of only video surveillance cameras. Thanks to its reliability in all weathers, wide detection angle and ultra-accurate intruder detection capabilities, this cutting-edge solution is perfect for locations such as ports, airports and large open industrial areas.

Accurate detection over a wide area

raditional cameras or motion detectors such as active infrared and video motion detection have limitations in pinpointing the exact location of a potential intruder related to their detection area. Hikvision Security Radar, however, can offer accurate detection over a wide angle of 100° and up to a distance of 60m.

ikvision Security Radar uses digital beam-forming technology and intelligent analysis algorithms to accurately detect all target movements in all weather conditions, keeping false alarms to a minimum. What’s more, IP67 rating gives peace of mind that the hardware itself is all-weather approved.

Visual intruder verification through video linking

ikvision Security Radar can also link with as many as four Hikvision PTZ dome cameras at once. This configuration will not only trigger an alarm when an intruder is detected, it will also trigger video recording to help with visual verification of the intruder. Furthermore, the cameras and the radar can be installed in different locations. This Hikvision patented video linking solution is unique, and enables users to view, and accurately track and record multiple images of targets simultaneously – all while identifying their precise movements such as running, walking, crouching and crawling.

Suitable for multiple applications

he Hikvision Security Radar has multiple scene modes, making it suitable for a variety of applications. Shrub Mode, for instance, is best suited to areas surrounded by dense forest, as it filters out false alarms such as shaking trees or heavy rain. Open-Area Mode is ideal for large, open and sensitive locations such as ports; and the Custom Mode enables users to fine-tune settings to suit their particular needs.

Flexible installation and easy connection

ikvision Security Radar is compatible with a variety of brackets such as bullet-PTZ brackets for easy installations. It also supports Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) so users can just plug and play. Jiang Feng Zhi, Head of Hikvision’s Alarms Division said, “We are excited to bring our cutting-edge Security Radar solution to the market in an innovative way. We hope that its ability to accurately detect tens of intruders at once, day or night, and in all weather conditions, will bring incredible value to a whole variety of organizations globally.”

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Streamvault Analytics Appliances Genetec Simplifies Video Analytics Deployment with Specialized Appliances Providing a simple, cost-effective, and safer path to add video analytics to a security system

enetec Inc., a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions has recently announced a new line of offthe-shelf analytics appliances within its Streamvault™ portfolio. Designed to analyze more camera streams per unit than traditional security appliances, the new devices come preloaded with Genetec Security Center and unified analytics modules, reducing the cost and time required to deploy video analytics in new and existing systems.

Available immediately through Genetec certified distribution and channel partners, the new Streamvault analytics appliances come in two versions – Model SVA-100, a compact unit ideally suited for retail and banking customers who are looking to anonymize patron/ clients identities in service environments, and model SVA-1000E, a rackmount unit designed for customers with high camera counts looking to

automate the detection of potential threats or monitor large public spaces while respecting individual privacy. To protect the privacy of people in public spaces, both models come pre-loaded with KiwiVision Privacy Protector™, a real-time video anonymization module that dynamically pixelates individuals within a camera’s field of view. This also maintains an operator’s ability to monitor actions, something that is impossible with static masking. The new appliances also include KiwiVision Intrusion Detector™ which detects individuals and objects in sensitive areas, reducing reliance on visual monitoring and helping operators detect threats faster.

Specifying a server for video analytics can quickly become a complex process. Scene activity, composition, and lighting directly impact how many streams can be analyzed by an appliance or a server. Previously, system integrators had to design servers themselves, test performance, and assume any risk associated with under-specifying a solution. Genetec Streamvault analytics appliances remove the uncertainties that come with deploying video analytics on a new or existing system, and reduce the cost-per-video stream analyzed by optimizing appliance components. The Streamvault SVA-100 and SVA-1000E are designed to handle more streams than a typical video server with an analytics add-on. In the latter scenario, the server is not streamlined for analytics processing, rather for video archiving. The new analytics appliance can be deployed alongside existing servers, ensuring surges in analytics activity do not compromise video monitoring or archiving operations. Once analyzed, video and analytics data are then directed to other

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products in the Streamvault™ family. “Traditional servers are not adapted to video analytics requirements. When analytics add-ons are installed, they are limited in the number of streams they can analyze and require extensive customization and configuration before deployment, resulting in higher equipment costs,” said David Grey, Streamvault Product Line Manager, “Streamvault analytics appliances are designed to complement them, allowing each device to focus on tasks they are best suited for. This allows us to deliver a more cost-effective, turnkey solution and decrease the total number of appliances needed for a project.”

SafeNet Trusted Access A Cloud Access Management and Single Sign on Solution Enhanced for Smart Card Users

emalto has recently launched SafeNet Trusted Access, that will enable organizations which have invested in public key infrastructure (PKI) security applications to leverage their investment without compromise on security or user experience when moving to the cloud. Through SafeNet Trusted Access, security-sensitive organizations whose employees log into enterprise resources with smart cards can use same credentials to access cloud and web-based apps and benefit from single sign on (SSO). Uptil now, PKI hardware’s limitations meant companies could not adopt cloud and mobility projects without hav82

ing to completely ‘rip and replace’ their current security framework. As a result, companies have been using smart cards and tokens to allow their employees to authenticate themselves while accessing corporate resources, but this was limited to activity within the enterprise perimeter. In addition, companies that use PKI credentials for email encryption and digital signing have also been limited to onpremises environments. This new offer from Gemalto enables employees and organizations to benefit from SSO and high assurance PKIbased authentication, making it easier and more secure to access cloud and web-based apps and resources from wherever and on any device. Employees will no longer have to re-authenticate each time they access a resource with their smart card, while allowing enterprises to maintain high assurance security when needed. In addition, Gemalto will also help users access PKI applications from new environments, including mobile devices and virtualized desktops environments (VDI), and use PKI credentials for security applications including digital signing and email encryption. “As much as cloud computing is recognized for its many benefits, the reality for most firms is that they will be operating in a hybrid environment for years to come,” said Garrett Bekker, Principal Security Analyst at 451 Research, “By enabling firms to extend their existing PKI investments to cloud and web-based resources, SafeNet Trusted Access can help firms build on their existing security frameworks to accelerate their digital and cloud transformation.” Gemalto is offering different ways to build on current PKI investments, so companies embrace digital transformation without compromising on security. ●● Enabling cloud transformation: Organizations can extend PKI credentials to access policies, allowing CISOs to maintain security in the cloud by triggering the use of step up PKI-based authentication to cloud and web-based apps when needed. ●● Facilitating mobility: Employees can access enterprise applications within virtual environments with their PKI credentials. This means that employees and consultants will be able to perform all the same actions they would normally perform with a smart card, with a virtual smart card. “With the rapid development and adoption of cloud services, many organizations are struggling to balance their digital transformation projects with the need to keep themselves secure,” said Francois Lasnier, Senior Vice President of Iden-

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tity and Access Management at Gemalto, “For organizations that are using high assurance PKI deployments for an added layer of security, our SafeNet Trusted Access solution makes it easier for them to expand into the cloud, virtual desktop infrastructures and mobile devices easily and securely, without putting themselves at risk. Our solution enables companies to allow their employees to operate as normal, while introducing them to the benefits of cloud, mobility and SSO.”

National High Security Manager for Australia, Phil Marr, “The Australian high security market has very specific needs and Gallagher works hard to develop technology that serves those needs. It’s a great feeling to deliver the first fully-endorsed complete Type 1A solution.”

HD 10x Varifocal Network Bullet Camera Type 1A Central Supervisory System

n an industry first, Gallagher has released a Type 1A Central Supervisory System, endorsed by the Security Construction and Equipment Committee (SCEC). Serving the high security needs of Australian Government departments and agencies, Gallagher’s Type 1A Central Supervisory System (CSS) allows sites to manage multiple intruder alarm panels (IAPs) and their associated devices under one system. Officially SCEC approved and compliant for Zones 3-5, the much anticipated Type 1A Central Supervisory System is the latest addition in Gallagher’s high security portfolio. Communication between the CSS server, workstations and IAPs occurs with strong protection measures in place including hardware redundancy and ISM compliance. “We’re really excited to bring the Gallagher Type 1A Central Supervisory System to the market” said Gallagher’s

icon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components has introduced a new high definition varifocal network bullet camera.

Vicon aims to broaden its customers’ choices for versatile and affordable IP surveillance by introducing the new V922B-W551MIR-A1 model into its successful HD network camera series. The V922B high definition (HD) vandal bullet camera is designed for security installations that need a compact vandal resistant camera that delivers outstanding imaging at 1080p. This bullet camera is a high-resolution IP camera ideal for outdoor applications where image detail and/ or wide coverage is important. This bullet camera has a span of focal lengths, from wide angle to telephoto, providing focal length flexibility in a single lens. Varifocal length lenses allow the installer to obtain the exact field of view quickly and easily, eliminating lens substitutions or the need to continuously adjust the camera setup. The 5.1-51mm 10x motorized focus and zoom lens

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offers the benefits of a choice of focal lengths to adjust and fine-tune the lens for any situation. In order to adapt to the low light lighting conditions, the V922B-W551MIR-A1 has integrated IR LEDs designed to illuminate the scene up to to 82ft (25m). Installation is made easy and cost effective with Powerover-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af), which eliminates the need for power cables. This compact camera has an integral mount that allows it to be mounted on a wall, where the position is adjustable to any view required.

New ExD Explosive Environment Camera Range for Hazardous Areas

ncam, the leading provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology has recently released its new ExD Explosive Environment camera range, the only 360-degree single-sensor camera with an explosion-protected housing. The range is designed to safeguard environments in markets such as oil and gas production and refineries, power and utilities, wastewater treatment, grain handling and storage, and other hazardous materials facilities. To provide the best possible protection for hazardous areas, cameras installed as part of a comprehensive security plan must guarantee the appropriate level of safety and adhere to stringent regulations. The Oncam ExD camera range helps ensure the safety of the surrounding atmosphere by containing electrical sparks that can ignite and potentially cause significant harm to both people and assets. Designed to withstand the toughest conditions, the camera’s flame-proof housing has obtained various certifications

across the globe: ●● IECEx: The International Electrotechnical Commission certifies the ExD camera range at a ‘high’ protection level, with the housing protecting an inner explosion from spreading into the air surrounding it. ●● ATEX: The ATEX certification approves the use of the ExD in applicable hazardous environments (excluding mining) within the European Union. The Oncam ExD 360-degree camera range, which includes both 5MP and 12MP models, provides increased flexibility for customers in these markets to install a high-quality, single-sensor camera in an explosion-protected housing. The camera range also features heavy-duty, 316L stainless steel and is rated IP66, IP67 and IP68 against water and dust ingress. “The new ExD camera range is the perfect addition to our specialist cameras, which are targeted toward markets that require robust equipment to provide video capture in extreme conditions,” said Jon Marsh, VP Product, Oncam, “The expanding list of certifications for these cameras, along with Oncam’s attention to the needs of these markets, allow us to provide high-quality 360-degree coverage and intelligent video that increases situational awareness and protects critical assets from threats.”

Wisenet P Multi-Directional & PTZ Camera

anwha Techwin has further strengthened its premium Wisenet P series with the introduction of the ultra high definition PNM-9320VQP which, with 4 sensors and a separate integral PTZ camera, is designed to provide a highly cost-effective solution for detecting and tracking objects over wide open areas. The option of exchangeable 2 and 5 megapixel lens modules enables the camera sensors built into the H.265 Wisenet PNM-9320VQP to work together to seamlessly capture 360 degree images of up to 20 megapixel resolution. In addition, the PNM-9320VQP’s 2 megapixel 32x PTZ camera element is automatically triggered to zoom in and track a moving object or move to a user configured preset position, when

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the motion detection function of the multidirectional camera detects activity. “By placing a PTZ camera at the centre of the PNM-9320VQP we are able to provide a highly affordable and efficient solution for city, and wide area surveillance applications such as car parks, shopping centres and warehouses,” said Uri Guterman, Head of Product & Marketing for Hanwha Techwin Europe, “As well as installation and maintenance costs being significantly lower, end-users are able to avoid incurring the higher capital costs of using 5 separate cameras to cover an area and achieve the same level of functionality.”

Key features

he PTZ camera benefits from the world’s best wide dynamic range (WDR), which performs at up to 150dB to accurately produce images in scenes that simultaneously contain very bright and very dark areas, as do the 2 megapixel lens modules. The 5 megapixel lens module options come with 120dB WDR. The IK10 vandal and IP66 weather resistant PNM9320VQP is equipped with a Gyro sensor which offer accurate stabilisation when a camera is disturbed by wind or vibrations, resulting in more stable images. Additional key features include 5 built-in SD card slots to help keep data safe in the event of network disruption, Defog, which makes corrections to blurry images which are captured in foggy conditions, and lens distortion correction (LDC) compensates for the image distortion that can occur with wide angle lenses.

Wisenet PNM-9000VQ

anwha Techwin has also just introduced the Wisenet PNM-9320VQP multi-directional camera, which with 4 exchangeable lens modules that together seamlessly capture 360 degree images of up to 20 megapixel resolution, shares many of the PNM-9320VQP’s features, but does not have a built-in PTZ camera.

TruVision® Navigator Version 8.0 Adds Powerful Video Streaming, More Integrations

nterlogix, a global player in security and life-safety solutions, introduced TruVision® Navigator version 8.0. This latest release of the popular unified security software includes enhanced video streaming capabilities, integration with the Interlogix® UltraSync® Modular Hub systems and tighter integration with IFS® networking switches. Interlogix is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The TruVision Navigator version 8.0 system is now a 64-bit application that supports a separate graphic processing unit (GPU) to provide smoother rendering of live and recorded video. The powerful updated software lets end users display more than 50 full-resolution mainstream video tiles. Integration with the UltraSync

WiseStream II

he multi-streaming PNM-9320VQP supports H.264, H.265 and MJPEG compression. Bandwidth efficiency is improved by up to 99% compared to current H.264 technology when H.265 is utilised with WiseStream II, a complementary compression technology which dynamically controls encoding, balancing quality and compression according to movement in the image. SecurityLink India ■ January 2019

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Modular Hub panels and Interlogix security sensors provides alarm notifications directly from intrusion system components to the user interface. The increased connectivity with IFS switches allows the system to remotely recycle specific ports to reboot connected cameras for troubleshooting. “Users can now manage an entire family of connected Interlogix security platforms including TruVision video, TruPortal™ access control, UltraSync intrusion and IFS network switches,” said Edward Hamilton, Video Product Management Leader – Americas, Interlogix, “This software update provides greater performance and additional native integrations to meet a wider range of end user security and performance needs.” The embedded device manager setup tool enables TruVision Navigator 8.0 users to easily discover TruVision recorders, cameras, TruPortal and UltraSync panels, and IFS network switches when configuring the system. Once configured, each component’s icon can be dragged and dropped on a computer map interface to help users manage facilities at a glance. Users can also interact directly with different parts of the system such as opening a door or accessing a camera by double clicking on the icon. The IFS switches help users better manage their systems by providing additional insight into operations such as bandwidth usage of connected devices. The latest release also allows users to create their own device names for easier identification. The TruVision Navigator system builds upon its robust video application and with this release launches additional features such as: ●● Pop-up live video on event monitor when triggered by an alarm event. ●● Built-in TruVision 360° camera de-warping. ●● Task scheduling and main video stream control that helps reduce bandwidth needs during peak network traffic periods. ●● Automatic health diagnostic service to maintain system uptime. “With its powerful new video streaming capabilities and added integrations, the TruVision Navigator 8.0 unified security solution is well-positioned to manage small- to midcommercial applications such as warehouses, schools or multi-store franchises,” said Hamilton. 86

Server-grade TS-x83XU NAS Series With Intel Xeon E Processors, ECC Memory, PCIe Expandability, and Dual 10GbE SFP+ SmartNIC Ports for iSER

NAP® Systems has recently launched the Intel® Xeon® E based TS-x83XU enterprise NAS series with ECC DDR4 memory that delivers server-class performance and dependable reliability. All models in the series feature two 10GbE SFP+ ports using Mellanox® ConnectX®-4 Lx SmartNIC controllers and support installing a PCIe graphics card for empowering video surveillance, virtual machines and AI applications. Coupled with QNAP’s exclusive softwaredefined SSD extra over-provisioning and comprehensive virtualization capabilities, the TS-x83XU series provides a high performance and dependable – yet cost-efficient – NAS solution for uncompromising enterprise IT requirements. “The TS-x83XU was specifically designed for enterprises that require server class standards of performance and reliability for business-critical data and applications,” said David Tsao, Product Manager of QNAP, “Businesses and organizations can unlock greater application potential and increase their everyday working efficiency by leveraging game-changing features such as PCIe expandability, SSDoptimization technologies, and tiered storage.” The TS-x83XU series includes models with 8, 12, 16, and 24 drive-bays, and also a 9-bay hybrid storage model that supports four 3.5-inch HDDs and five 2.5-inch SSDs. It features server-grade hardware with Intel® Xeon® E processors, up to 64 GB dual-channel ECC DDR4 memory that assists in maintaining data integrity. The PCIe slots introduce flexible I/O expansion by installing 10GbE/ 25GbE/ 40GbE network cards for bandwidth demanding applications, QM2 cards for adding additional M.2 SSDs, graphics cards for empowering GPGPU tasks, and SAS expansion cards for JBOD expansion. The TS-x83XU series provides two 10GbE SFP+ ports and will support QNAP’s upcoming 25GbE NIC (QXG25G2SF-CX4) to accelerate file sharing and intensive data transfer, realize high-speed remote backup via Hybrid Back-

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up Sync, and support iSER (iSCSI Extension for RDMA) to improve VMware virtualization performance by using the Mellanox® ConnectX®-4 Lx SmartNIC controllers. Users can also enable SSD caching to tackle IOPS-demanding applications and allocate SSD extra over-provisioning (from 1% to 60%) to potentially attain higher SSD endurance levels and improved random write performance, ideal for enterprise applications, data centers, and storage virtualization. The TS-x83XU performs as a scalable integrated storage solution. It supports VMware®, Citrix®, Microsoft® HyperV® and Windows Server® 2016. The ability to host multiple virtual machines and containers fulfills greater application potential. Block-based snapshots enable instant data backup and recovery with minimized RTO. The Network & Virtual Switch app features flexible manageability for reorganizing physical and virtual network connections with greater ease. QVR Pro can help create a professional-grade video surveillance system (includes 8 free IP camera channels, can be expanded to 128 channels by purchasing additional licenses).

video doorbells that leverage IntelliVision software – from companies including Ring, Netgear and Pelco – IntelliVision is now providing a full set of services enabling dealers and integrators to build video analytics into CCTV, security and surveillance systems through the channel partner Program. IntelliVision analytics solutions cover a wide range of markets including smart city, smart transport, smart retail, smart building and smart home, with broad flexibility to run incamera, on-premise, or over the cloud. “IntelliVision’s wide portfolio of video analytics have been used by OEMs and solution providers for many years,” said Vaidhi Nathan, Nortek SVP Cameras and Analytics, “Now, with a rapidly increasing number of leads from integrators needing to integrate video analytics to their projects, we felt it was time to put our existing services and support into a formal program.” This new channel partner program will provide access to leads, volume discounts, demo software, marketing resources, training and support. The market for video analytics is expected to grow to $8.55 billion by 2023, according to analyst firm MarketsandMarkets. Many existing CCTV and surveillance systems require constant human oversight. Video analytics can be used to generate alerts only when certain actions occur such as a person or vehicle appearing in the vicinity of a door or camera. The IntelliVision family of video analytics solutions includes object detection and classification (humans, vehicles, pets, airplanes), people/ vehicle counting, demographics, intrusion/ perimeter watch, object left/ removed, license plate recognition (ALPR/ ANPR), audio/ sound recognition and facial recognition.

Video Analytics Channel Partner Program IntelliVision Platform Enables Integrators to Add Video Analytics to New and Existing Security Camera Systems

ntelliVision Technologies Corp., a player in artificial intelligence and deep learning video analytics software for smart cameras, and a subsidiary of Nortek Security & Control LLC (NSC), has recently launched its Channel Partner Program. Capitalizing on the millions of cameras, dashcams and

Long-Range LiDAR Enhanced Version is Now Available

PTEX, the leading manufacturer of detection solutions, has developed new versions of its product firmware and configuration software for its award-winning laser sensor, REDSCAN RLS-3060 series, that brings greater functionality to the existing models.

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Version 8.0 of the RLS-3060 series firmware and REDSCAN Manager feature a number of upgrades for the longrange, 190 degrees 2D LiDAR series. Both models, the RLS-3060L and RLS 3060SH will offer more flexibility in managing dry contacts with the option to switch from nor-

value to our customers. With its new features and its integration with a number of VMS and PSIM platforms, our REDSCAN RLS-3060 series is ideal to protect perimeter, roof tops, ceilings for commercial sites and critical infrastructure. We are delighted that the new version has now been rolled out.”

INTEVO Integrated Security Platform Upgraded with LTE Version mally open (N.O) to normally closed (N.C). The new version brings features to the standard model 30m radius RLS-3060L that were only available in the highend model previously. Four detection areas can now be independently adjusted on an analogue connection, and up to eight areas can be adjusted on an IP connection. The shape of the detection area can also be customised to the layout of the site. An area allocation or masking function will enable users to precisely define a number of independent detection zones. Another feature now available for the standard laser scanner model with these upgrades is the indoor/ outdoor loitering detection mode. This function detects any suspicious behaviour by monitoring if a person or object is staying longer than the preset duration of time in the selected detection area. For the advanced RLS-3060-SH model, which is designed to operate in harsher environment, the upgrades enable a detection range expansion mode extending the detection area to 50m radius. Used in horizontal mode this setting allows the creation of a pre-warning zone from 30m (100ft) to 50m (165ft) radius in which larger objects such as vehicles can be detected. When the LiDAR is set up in a vertical detection mode and mounted at 3.6m (12ft), the laser scanner can detect a standing or squatting person over 100m making a compelling sensor for perimeter protection. Ryosuke Miwa, Senior General Manager of Global Security Division from OPTEX Japan said, “The new firmware and configuration software version increases the feature set for our long-range Laser scanner and brings more 88

ohnson Controls has announced the next generation of the INTEVO integrated security platform from Kantech. The INTEVO Advanced (ADV) and Compact (CMP) integrated security platforms have been upgraded with faster processors, improved memory performance, better graphics and additional IP camera licenses, while also expanding the line with the cost-effective, streamlined LTE version (not available in North America).

INTEVO unites access control, IP video and intrusion with a scalable solution aimed at small to mid-sized enterprises. Used as a standalone system or as part of complete security solution incorporating other Johnson Controls products, INTEVO comes pre-loaded with Kantech’s EntraPass security management software and exacqVision video management software. It also includes support for DSC Power series intrusion panel integration. “It is with much anticipation that we announce the release of the new and improved INTEVO with hardware

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modifications, pre-installed and pre-configured integrated software containing access control, video and intrusion,” said Brian McCarthy, Product Manager, Kantech Hardware, Building Technologies & Solutions, Johnson Controls, “This new release shows Kantech’s commitment to provide a more modern, coherent and complete security solution that is sure to make a large impact on the market worldwide.” The Advanced version now boasts 45 percent more processing power, 4K resolution on display outputs, a 128GB SSD boot drive, four USB 3.0 ports, 8 PoE ports, and an update to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64-bit. The Compact version’s latest improvements include 43 percent more processing power, 2TB of storage, a 128GB SSD boot drive, the addition of one USB 3.0 port to complement the two USB 2.0 ports, 4 PoE ports, and an upgrade to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64-bit (Not available in North America). The LTE version gives integrators a more cost-effective option than that of the existing Compact, with its 2TB of storage, a fast Intel J1900 processor, and 3 USB ports. INTEVO LTE is not available with PoE ports or boot disk.

Vanderbilt Security Management System (SMS)

early every enterprise organization today desires some sort of security solution to protect its people and assets; and for many, that protection comes from Vanderbilt’s Security Management System (SMS). There may have been a general idea of what SMS entails, but with all that the product has to offer, it’s worth taking a deeper look. Vanderbilt SMS is intelligently designed with collaboration in mind, allowing security officials to leverage a multitude of resources at any given time to mitigate threats. The powerful, single-source solution enables a facility to integrate its access control technologies, digital video and alarm monitoring systems. From a uniform interface, security leaders are able to manage alarms, photo ID badging, visitor management, elevator control, offline and online locks, advanced reporting and more. One of the most important characteristics of SMS is that

the system is scalable. This allows organizations to meet their specific security requirements today while allowing the expansion necessary to meet growing business needs tomorrow – all while satisfying budget constraints. This is particularly critical in today’s risk landscape that is constantly changing, requiring the ultimate flexibility. Additionally, the fact that Vanderbilt integrates with various technology partners provides end users with numerous options for their security systems such as wireless locks, mobile credentials or customized workflow management. This enables organizations to take advantage of the most up to date and relevant technology solutions.

Supporting an unlimited number of cardholders and readers, SMS is the ideal solution for large, multi-site or global organizations. SMS facilitates streamlined management across a vast area such as an educational campus. Ripon College and Maryland University, for example, employ SMS for increased operational efficiency and enhanced safety, as well as real-time lockdown capabilities with the push of a button. SMS can also help school officials organize access for events. Once an event is scheduled within the SMS system, the doors will automatically unlock for an event, and then relock once the event is over. When used in collaboration with a network-based reservation system, educational facilities can experience additional benefits such as the ability of students at Oregon State University to reserve a meeting space or classroom without having to be physically let in the room every time. The features of SMS contribute to an overall safer environment where comprehensive security is paramount for various elements such as at the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office. Not only are citizens protected by the office’s use of SMS, but personal data, investigatory information and equipment are also kept secure through documented and monitored access requests.

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As end users respond to today’s growing amount of safety threats by augmenting their security strategy with a number of pieces and parts, overall management and problem-solving should be intuitive – not more complicated. Vanderbilt SMS creates the opportunity for security personnel to simplify their workload, strengthen decision-making and ensure peace of mind for all.

Esprit Enhanced PTZ Camera Four New Combination IR/ White Light Illuminator Models for the Award-Winning Esprit Enhanced PTZ Camera Product Line

●● Perimeter of a border. ●● Airports, seaports and refineries that cannot afford down time. ●● Oil and gas operations. The four new models are offered with wiper, with wiper and pressurized unit, in both 24V DC and 100-240V AC power versions. Clients with the new Pelco Esprit Enhanced Cameras featuring combination of dual IR and white light illuminators ‘win’ when comparing against: ●● Axis (including the Axis Q8685-LE PTZ), Panasonic and Hikvision which do not offer dual IR plus white light illuminator models, as well as the ability to switch between IR and white light as needed. ●● Bosch (including the Bosch MIC7000i PT), 360Vision and VideoTec, who lack Pelco’s best-in-class PTZ responsiveness, SureVision, and flexible power & connectivity options.

he new models are ideal for performance oriented 24/7 operations, as well as extreme temperature environments where fast PTZ responsiveness and wide dynamic range with variable overt and covert lighting options are key requirements. The IR-only and white light illuminator modes enhance clients’ surveillance experience with: ●● The ability to switch between IR and white light as needed (manually, programmed, or via alarm). ●● Optimized security detail with color, even in the dark and where white light counter-acts color distortion from light sources such as high-pressure sodium lamps. ●● A visual white light deterrent (can be configured to come on when motion is detected, VMS is required). Applications include: ●● Public transit and cities where lighting pollution is prevalent (IR option) and the risk of vandalism is greater (white light option). 90

New Matt Black Monitors Added to Hands Free 6700 Video Entry Series

ideo door entry is a very popular access control choice because it enables a resident to see and talk to a caller prior to opening the door. This offers additional peace of mind and security as they have the option to deny access to a caller without having to open the door first. Videx 6700 series of hands free monitors carry a number of advanced features such as entrance recall, door release, a do not disturb function and an optional video clip record facility while maintaining ease of use and installation.

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The monitors are available with a video memory feature that can be used with or without a Micro SD card to capture an image or short video of a caller enabling the occupant to see any visitors they may have missed throughout the day. Without the Micro SD card installed, the 6700 series is able to store up to 100 still images of the caller while with a Micro SD card it’s possible to store up to 4096 still images or up to 512 15 second video clips of callers. The facility can be used manually where the user can press a button to either take a picture of the caller, start recording a short video clip or it can be used in an automatic mode where the picture/ video clip will automatically be taken when a visitor calls – allowing the user to review any missed calls when they arrive home. The Micro SD card can also be removed allowing the images and video clips to be used in another device such as a mobile, tablet or PC. Due to popular demand, Videx offers the monitors in a matt black soft touch high end finish as well as the standard satin white finish, so that they complement any surrounding area or environment, as well as providing a great access control solution. With the video monitors, there’s also a number of programmable features such as ring tone, privacy time and number of rings allowing each apartment to be customised to the client’s needs. Currently the monitors are available for the full video kit range, VX2200 6 wire system for low and high rise apartments and the VX2300 2 wire system enabling these monitors to be used in one apartment systems through to systems with up to 1000 apartments.

BrainChip Studio 2018.3 Improves Facial Classification Accuracy

rainChip Holdings Ltd. has recently announced the BrainChip Studio 2018.3 update for its award-winning BrainChip Studio AI-powered video analysis software. The latest update boasts a powerful new mode that improves the software’s face classification accuracy by 10-30 percent. To date, BrainChip Studio utilized spiking neural networks to enable facial classification on partial faces. This

partial-face mode is useful in situations where the probe image or the extracted faces may be obscured due to hats, masks, scarves or camera angle. BrainChip Studio 2018.3 uses a full-face mode to perform facial classifications. In situations where the entire face is visible in the probe image or in the extracted faces, this new mode provides a significant increase in facial classification accuracy. Depending on the dataset used, testing indicates this mode provides a 10-30 percent improvement in accuracy, without impacting throughput. According to MarketsandMarkets, the facial recognition market is expected to be over $7 billion by 2022. BrainChip Studio’s unique facial classification technology works in environments where traditional biometric-based face recognition systems fail, including low-light, low-resolution, and visually-noisy environments. BrainChip Studio is primarily used by law enforcement, intelligence, and counter-terrorism agencies that use existing CCTV infrastructure. “We are always looking for ways to continually improve our products by listening to our customer requests,” said Bob Beachler, BrainChip’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, “Not surprisingly, improving accuracy is typically at the top of list for video analytic software. With BrainChip Studio 2018.3 we were able to provide a dramatic increase in accuracy.”

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HattoriX A Man-Packed Fire Support System for Passive, Precise and Rapid Target Acquisition HattoriX enables tactical teams to undetectably and rapidly acquire CAT-1 targets with a simple tap on a touch-screen display

lbit Systems has launched HattoriX, a new man-packed fire support system that for the first time enables forward observers (FO) and similarly tasked tactical teams to passively, rapidly and independently acquire Category 1 (CAT-1) targets (target location error of a few meters). Operational with an undisclosed client, HattoriX introduces a step change in the effectiveness of target acquisition at the tactical level as it demonstrably both improves survivability and increases the effectiveness of engaging time sensitive targets (TST) while reducing collateral damage. Recent armed conflicts highlighted two major deficiencies that erode the operational effectiveness of target acquisition at the tactical level. The prevalence of laser detection devices makes it alarmingly easier for the enemy to spot and attack target acquisition teams that use emitters based fire support systems. Additionally, the long process presently required to acquire CAT-1 targets impedes engagement of TSTs and negatively affects accuracy as it involves complex calculation in the field and relies on headquarters for valida-

tion and integration of command & control (C2) information. Elbit Systems’ HattoriX remedies both deficiencies enabling safe and rapid acquisition of CAT-1 targets at the tactical level. Featuring payload agnostic mission computer that runs proprietary software, photogrammetry algorithm and an augmented reality (AR) overlay of real time C2 data, HattoriX performs automatic fusion of geographical information system (GIS) database, pre-loaded targets data, payload’s visual feed, and C2 information, thereby enabling the tactical user to intuitively issue CAT-1 targets without using any emitters, and seamlessly feed acquired targets and additional target information (image, video, description) into any battle management system. Interfacing with any electro-optical payload of choice, HattoriX comprises a Goniometer, a mission computer, a touch-screen display unit and a lightweight tripod. HattoriX also includes a remote-controlled configuration for extended force protection. Users include FOs, forward air controllers (FAC), joint terminal attack controllers (JTAC), reconnaissance teams, field intelligence and special forces.

HID® FARGO® HDP6600 High Definition Printer/ Encoder One of the World’s Fastest Retransfer Printers for Personalizing ID Cards

Elbit Systems HattoriX-a Man-Packed Fire Support System for Passive Precise and Rapid Target Acquisition

ID Global® has launched a new ID card retransfer printer with breakthrough speed. The HID® FARGO® HDP6600 High Definition Printer/ Encoder halves the time it takes to print the first ID card, while doubling overall throughput as compared to many alternatives. This new printer is designed to save customers time, money and energy. The HID FARGO HDP6600 printer is the company’s sixth-generation retransfer printer under HID’s FARGO brand, the most trusted name in ID card printers. HID Global has completely re-engineered the retransfer printing concept and redesigned the printer from the ground up to accelerate high-volume and quality printing, lower the printing cost per card, and deliver best-in-class energy efficiency – all with

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HID’s well-known industry leading reliability. As a result, the new printer is easier to service, less expensive to operate and more flexible across a wider range of applications. HID has achieved breakthrough card throughput speeds by combining patent-pending iON™ ‘instant on’ technology with other advancements to enable simultaneous film printing and card retransfer processes. This unique approach reduces the time it takes to print the first card to an industrylow 60 seconds, cutting average annual wait times by up to 20 hours for printed and laminated cards while enabling overall throughput of up to 230 cards per hour. The approach also eliminates the need for continuous transfer roller heating, improving reliability while cutting energy usage. For large projects, utilizing the new printers can save users lakhs of rupees in annual energy costs.

throughput speeds. It has been so designed that the card path and film and ribbon drawer assemblies are easier to access and service. The HDP6600 is field-upgradable with optional modules including a card flattener, dual-side flipper, and choice of magnetic, contact and contactless encoders plus a programmer option for encoding physical access control system data.

LEGIC SM-6300 Now Compatible with All Globally Relevant RFID Standards

“With the increase in demand for high security, quality and efficiency for card issuance, we see a great growth potential for fast, responsive and efficient solution. With the HID FARGO HDP6600 printer, HID Global has redefined retransfer technology innovation,” said Wei Jin Lee, Regional Director Secure Issuance, APAC with HID Global, “We looked at this well-established product category with new eyes to deliver the features and capabilities that are in highest demand from government, enterprise and higher education customers. The HID FARGO HDP6600 is not only breathtakingly fast and efficient, but it represents a whole new way to think about retransfer printing.” Another benefit of the new HID FARGO printer is the image and color quality on each ID card. The HDP6600 printer’s true 600 DPI resolution and precision color panel registration enables sharper text, crisper barcode edges and more vibrant colors than possible with other products that use dithering techniques that can only approximate this image quality. The printer uses a multi-tasking architecture supported by a full gigabyte of memory to help enable its faster card

he SM-6300 reader IC from LEGIC supports all globally relevant smartcards such as LEGIC prime and advant, NXP MIFARE, and now also HID iCLASS®. With the SM6300, it is possible to migrate seamlessly from conventional transponders to LEGIC smartcards or virtual cards. LEGIC is proud to offer the SM-6300, a unique reader IC, now enhanced with the communication standard from Inside Secure. This means that the SM-6300 is the world’s first reader chip that reads all standard communication protocols, and therefore, can also be used for migration scenarios. Whether a LEGIC, MIFARE, or HID iCLASS smartcard, the SM-6300 reads them all. Thanks to its BLE functionality, it can also be used for mobile applications, making it the perfect reader IC. The SM-6300 is the choice when it comes to security. The integrated secure element, certified according to Common Criteria EAL5+, meets all requirements for securing ID and IoT applications. The very compact system-in-package design and the minimal chip size of just 8x8mm are addi-

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tional advantages. They guarantee a simple and cost-efficient design-in. “Thanks to its compatibility with HID iCLASS, we can now offer an alround reader IC, that has not been seen on the market so far. We are proud that this flagship is part of our technology platform and that we can meet our customers’ wish for a future-oriented reader,” said Marcel Plüss, Vice President Innovation & Technology at LEGIC.

SEETEC CAYUGA & SEETEC BVI R13

eeTec, leading provider of video management software solutions in Europe, has recently launched the second release of its products in 2018. The recent version R13 of the video management software SeeTec Cayuga comes with a new interface to unleash the software’s full potential in integrated security ecosystems, generating significant added value for corporate and enterprise customers. SeeTec BVI, the customizable video solution to support business processes, undergoes a paradigm shift towards real-time operations.

Keeping an eye on integrated security

ne of the key benefits of SeeTec Cayuga has always been its flexibility to hook up to security ecosystems via interfaces and integrations. With its latest release R13, SeeTec now unveils an innovative tool, which makes it even easier to create comprehensive environments consisting of multiple systems and applications communicating with each other. The SeeTec Event Interface (SEI) breaks new ground to connect the SeeTec Cayuga video management

software to third-party security products using a flexible, driver-based approach. All events from third-party applications such as access control, burglar alarm and many more can now be visualized within the VMS, for example by displaying them in maps and floor plans or opening the relevant camera streams. This gives system operators a much better overview, reducing the reaction time in case of critical incidents significantly. Andreas Conrad, Marketing Director at SeeTec, explained a further benefit of the new interface, “As the SEI is a well-documented and open interface, technology and solution partners are now able to easily develop plugins by themselves to connect SeeTec Cayuga with their product portfolios. This facilitates the implementation of integrated security systems, providing added value especially for corporate and enterprise customers. Furthermore, it underlines the solution-based approach of SeeTec.” Another essential move into this direction is the extension of the SeeTec Analysis Interface, which now also supports the integration of any edge or server-based license plate recognition solution on the market.

Improved video backup, failover and performance

mongst the usability features implemented in R13, the video backup functionality within SeeTec Cayuga received a major revamp. It allows the automatic backup of video recordings based on time schedules or – which is new – on event triggers. If a backup operation is interrupted (e.g., when using Wi-Fi connections to offload data from mobile units such as trains or trams), it can be resumed automatically. An improved notification system provides full transparency about the status of scheduled and ongoing backups. In addition, many smaller improvements and functionalities are part of the release, providing added value and improved usability. Especially in critical infrastructure projects, continuous recording even in case of a server breakdown is crucial. To keep recording gaps at an absolute minimum, SeeTec Cayuga R13 now supports mirrored recording, which means the video streams coming from the cameras can be recorded simultaneously on two servers. Furthermore, the playback of archive footage has been optimized, now allowing a more precise timeline navigation, as well as seamless and smooth reverse playback. Last but not least, the average CPU load on server side could be reduced by up to 50% though optimizations in communication between internal components.

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Paradigm shift in SeeTec BVI

eeTec BVI, the second SeeTec software product that will be published as R13, also sees various improvements. With especially the logistics and retail industry in mind, SeeTec BVI is shifting its paradigm, because the software can – for the very first time – be used for the live monitoring of scans, transactions or other events. For the application in retail, that means, e.g., that a security guard can now at once monitor multiple cash desks and mark suspicious activities directly within SeeTec BVI, whereas for a logistics scenario this new functionality can be used for the surveillance of the picking process of an order. In addition, SeeTec BVI provides numerous further improvements e.g., a more precise timeline handling in the video archive, which give users palpable advantages in everyday use. Customers with a valid Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) can already download and install the update to SeeTec Cayuga R13, whereas SeeTec BVI R13 will become available in late January 2019.

VideoXpert (VX) 3.1 Enriched VideoXpert™ VMS Intuitive user Interface and System Availability with Cybersecurity Compliance Version 3.1 incorporates zero downtime system expansion and advanced mapping

elco™ by Schneider Electric has recently introduced VideoXpert (VX) 3.1, a major release update to its performance oriented video management system (VMS) software. Among the new features and optimizations, user experience (UX) enhancements will improve responsiveness, shorten investigations, and provide greater location insights for organizations of all sizes with multiple mapping capabilities. System availability features now allow for hitless dynamic cluster (system) expansion with zero downtime. Additionally, VX 3.1 expands its compliance with U.S. Government Cybersecurity NIST/ Risk Management Framework (RMF) process requirements, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 encryption support,

as well as incorporates several other cybersecurity related capabilities. “VideoXpert VMS functionality continues to evolve at a rapid pace, delivering what customers care most about: intuitive features, mission-critical availability, and responsiveness as well as providing day-to-day secure and trusted system operation that can scale with them as their deployments grow,” said Todd Dunning, Pelco’s Senior Product Line Manager, “With this latest version, we unified and incorporated many new features across VideoXpert Pro and Enterprise editions that work with Pelco’s broad camera portfolio as well as third-party cameras, including those supporting ONVIF.”

User experience/ user interface enhancements

ustomers say VideoXpert has one of the most intuitive user interfaces on the market and version 3.1 adds several new features including a mobile/ thin (web) client VxPortal allowing users to see smoother video with faster frame rate delivery and the ability to see every moment of an incident. System administrators can now more easily import maps and floor plans using PNG and JPEG image files. Additionally, administrators can add doors (access control icons) to all maps; operators will see door status (open, closed, forced, or fault) and be able to lock and unlock doors from within VideoXpert’s VxMaps module allowing for quicker responses.

System availability & administrative/ operational features

ideoXpert is architected for the most-demanding customers where system uptime (availability) is key for mission-critical deployments. The architecture is also highly scalable, so when it is time to expand VX, version 3.1 includes hitless dynamic cluster expansion enabling system

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administrators to add new core and media gateway servers to an active system without disrupting ongoing surveillance operations. For end-to-end Pelco supported deployments, version 3.1 also supports Pelco’s new high-resolution GFC Professional 4K camera including viewing, playback, and export of H.265 compressed video streams.

Expanded cybersecurity compliance and enhancements

egardless of the motivation source, even those driven by U.S. government standards, the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act procurement bans which trickle down to state and local entities, or more broadly to enterprises protecting stakeholders by ensuring their infrastructures meet similar highsecurity standards, cybersecurity is an ever-present concern. Pelco has enhanced VX’s cybersecurity capabilities to include support for FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption, and expands support for the NIST-defined RMF, making it easier for government entities, including contractors, to document how a system stores, processes, and transmits government information. These enhancements make VX 3.1 ideal for organizations in sectors like government, commercial, transportation, education, hospitality, gaming, healthcare, and petrochemical. Industries like these depend upon maximum VMS uptime, enhanced interoperability, and a highly collaborative user interface.

any architectural or physical impact on the control room, or downtime. Ever since the introduction of rear-projection cube (RPC) video walls in the late 1990s, they have been the preferred display technology for use in 24/7 control rooms. Barco has been supporting partners and customers in over 15,000 critical decision-making environments. In the past 20 years, however, RPC technology has evolved. The introduction of new illumination technologies – first LED and more recently RGB Laser – have proven an important step in performance, TCO and longevity. It is therefore logical that customers feel the need to upgrade their legacy RPCs to more recent models. Traditionally, replacing a video wall is a very tedious task. Because it is typically a large construction that takes up a lot of space in the control room, replacing it means a very radical step with a lot of architectural impact – and many days of downtime. Barco’s upgrade kits now give customers the opportunity to renew RPC technology without any operational downtime. All of the cube construction and the screens remain in place, while the projection engines and input boards are upgraded to the newest RGB Laser technology. This can be done by one cube at a time, while the rest of the video wall remains operational.

Boost in performance, lower TCO Latest Generation RGB Laser Video Wall Upgrade Program Upgrading to RGB Laser and Boosting 24/7 Video Wall Image-Quality and TCO for Another 10+ Years

arco has recently launched its latest generation RGB Laser video wall upgrade program. This allows customers owning a Barco lamp- or LED-illuminated, rear-projection cube video wall to upgrade to the latest RGB Laser technology. The benefits include many years of additional service (more than 10 years in 24/7 mode) and highly improved image-quality and total cost of ownership (TCO), without 96

arco offers customers the opportunity to upgrade to either LED or RGB Laser technology depending on cube size, lifetime expectations and budgetary targets. Both types offer higher resolutions, greatly extend the lighting-source lifetime and bring a great saving in power consumption & heat dissipation of up to 50% – leading to a lowest possible TCO. Additionally, RGB Laser light sources also offer much higher brightness with improved contrast levels and reproduce more colors than ever before, allowing the video wall to be used in daylight environments, which is favorable for operator ergonomics.

Energy-efficient and circular

ext to the obvious business advantages, there is also the environmental aspect. This maintains and prolongs option for video walls is an excellent example of circular man-

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agement. Upgrading a video wall not only minimizes waste – after all the bulk of the RPC remains in place – but also strongly reduces power consumption and heat dissipation. Both LED and laser technology need less energy to produce the similar light output. Additionally, the light sources last a lot longer (up to 100K hrs. in eco mode so the lamps, which often qualify as hazardous waste, don’t need to be replaced anymore), and there is no rotating color wheel that is susceptible to wear – which further reduces the waste pile.

Pick the financial option that best suits your needs

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Upgrading RPC technology is a lot more economical than installing a completely new video wall, both in terms of product cost as well as infrastructure works,” said Jay Badvel, Product Manager Large Video Walls at Barco, “On just the hardware, organizations can save up to 50% compared to a completely new installation. Add the construction costs and the loss of business due to downtime, and you know this is a proposal that cannot be matched.” “Furthermore, we offer both CAPEX and OPEX contracts, allowing customers to pick the financial options that best suit their needs,” added Shane O’Reilly, Sales Enablement Manager at Barco, “In this way, they get a completely refreshed visualization solution for an attractive cost, and crucially keep their processes operational without any disruptive infrastructure works.”

Turbo HD PIR Cameras Reactive to Proactive Perimeter Protection

rom towers and moats to modern walls and wire mesh, physical perimeter fortifications have been around for millennia. Today’s technology brings various types of electronic perimeter protection systems, mainly detecting or possibly preventing would-be intruders from trespassing protected areas. Now, most traditional perimeter protection systems use active infrared detection. However, this type of detection method falls short in stability and reliability. Just before an intrusion happens, or while it is happening, traditional IR cannot make accurate predictions, and with lacking video data, it can be

rather difficult to locate key alarm points. Further, terrain, environment and other factors often cause under reporting, false alarms, or other inaccurate results. In order to resolve these problems, Hikvision’s Turbo HD Passive Infrared (PIR) camera uses advanced video surveillance technologies to improve alarm accuracy and prevent intrusions. As a result, perimeter protection jumps to a whole new level for residential areas, around factories, warehouses, schools and other settings. The most striking features of this camera are the rapid response rate and alarm accuracy when suspicious people cross established perimeters. The camera has a built-in PIR detector that captures infrared light given off by human bodies and distinguishes it from other visual ‘noise.’ It can be equipped with Hikvision’s Turbo HD K series DVR’s motion detection to filter false alarms caused by moving targets without human body IR emission. This way, filtering false alarms reduces storage space and costs, and it also means more efficient post-event footage search. In addition, the camera features a strong and immediate deterrent by producing a flashing white strobe light that serves as a warning signal to stop intruders, and with ultra low-light technology, the white light serves as supplemental lighting, enabling the camera to capture clear images of suspects as evidence when the alarm is triggered, even in extremely dark environments. Hikvision’s Turbo HD PIR camera can be used with Hikvision’s Turbo HD K-Series DVRs for perimeter protection, with both the intrusion warning function and its ability to keep an eye on monitoring areas in real-time with front end devices. When an intrusion occurs, it can issue a warning immediately and notify security personnel to go right to the scene. In some cases, intruders will be deterred and leave – thus crime can be prevented, not just detected. The camera can support a broad range of perimeter protection and security system processes for pre-warning, warning in process, and evidence collection after an event. It has truly improved monitoring functions, surpassing the traditional ‘post-event investigation’ approach, and helps changing perimeter protection from passive monitoring to active deterrence, protecting people and assets.

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