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With and without thermal in the Kalahari…
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Preventions is better than cure
Pg 8 Staying up late Pg 11 Diamonds are a thief’s best friend Pg 14 Thermal saving lives in the bush Pg 16 A different kind of poaching
Pg 21 Route 21 on thermal route Pg 25 NEW Long range thermal released Pg 27 Thermal technology keeping miners safe Pg 31 New FLIR FC Series ID coming soon
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Pg 19 Waterside, the Achille’s heel of critical sites
Pg 32 Solar Park safeguarded with FLIR & Davantis Pg 37 A Must for every server room Pg 38 How Far can you see with thermal imaging
Pg 43 Sightlogix showcases breakthrough thermal tech Pg 45 A Single platform that evolves with you Pg 47 Safeguarding your perimeter investment Pg 51 Choosing your Ampleye Lens
Pg 53 Night Guard Security turning up the heat on TV Pg 55 Digital Detail Enhancement Pg 59 SA Mining Safety
Pg 61 SightSensors deployed for Electric Substations
Pg 63 A Business Case for Security System Unification Pg 67 Genetec Ceritified Pg 67 FLIR camera performance ranges Pg 72 Preparing for lift off Pg 75 New Gyro Stabilized gimbal by UAV Vision
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With and without thermal in the Kalahari… We tackled the road to the Kalahari for the Upington Agri Expo earlier this winter. The 900 km stretch did not seem that farfetched and geared with several cups of Garage and Wimpy Coffees I steered my Swifty swiftly towards the N7 outbound. The first 300 km was of course no real test as we went through some road works, passed a few trucks, buses and some late night drivers like ourselves. My mission: To take a thermal Handheld to the Northern Cape to do some demo’s, knowing how the farmers are currently struggling with Stock theft and Wild animals causing havoc on their farms. We also planned to visit the Upington Agri Farmers Expo and to take photos at the Upington Boerboel competition as the competition was hosted by some of our family members. As we left the Western Cape and climbed the Van Rhyns pass I soon realised that we were the only car on the road. Trucks started to pull off the road at rest stops for their sleepover and suddenly it was an open road. Or so we thought… With 450 km to go, we eagerly went past the sign “welcome to red meat country”! The landscape started to change to rocky ground, small bushes, stretched pieces of land and a neverending horizon. But with the stretched open land and midnight darkness we soon were challenged with small animals running over the road. Big ear rabbits and small little buck appeared out of nowhere and I wished I had the FLIR Thermal PathfindIR installed in my Swifty. I thought of weird and wonderful ways that I could mount the FLIR Thermal handheld to have a thermal view on this dark outstretched road. We reduced speed, stopped regularly, had some more coffee, some good, some not so good but the caffeine did the trick and we made a deal never to drive this late again without thermal installed. Realizing yet again how much safer night driving is for long distance trucking or bus companies with thermal installed one should think they would make it compulsory.
Just as the street signs next to the road started playing tricks on our eyes the sun rose and we were greeted with an absolutely breathtaking Kalahari sunrise, red sand and Koker trees. Although Upington has turned into a large “city” it still has that small town feeling, calmness and a no rush attitude. We met with some role-players in the crime prevention industry, learning they have the same concerns as the rest of South Africa when it comes to crime and they are constantly looking for and implementing proactive measures and technology to win the battle. The Boerboel show turned out to be an excellent and educational event; we gained huge respect for these majestic animals and their breeders. Saku, an extra-large Black Boerboel posed for a Thermal photo and then continued playing with the oranges he had picked from the trees. We ended up playing fetch with him, not with a ball, but with oranges. I never knew a dog, branded by society as extremely aggressive, would have such a sweet heart and citrus breath. Conclusion: The Northern Cape is a stunning piece of land and worth traveling by car, during the day and with thermal during night. The crime prevention technology we have to offer can make a huge difference in this region because the truth still remains; you cannot prevent crime if you don’t see it coming. Thermal has a way of opening our eyes to so much more. An not only to capture crime but also the beauty, and that is exactly what the Turnbulls did while in Africa. Off course more clever than me, because they were fitted with a FLIR PathfindIR and Thermal handheld. We gladly share their story and thermal images on page 8! Anel Steyn
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Prevention is better than cure Why do I say this? During my travels in and out of boardrooms, numerous times, I came across the statement that: “Optical cameras are a much better solution than thermal cameras, installed on the perimeter, because you can identify the person entering the premises illegally.” Well, this is partially correct with a lot of clarification notes, and when something is partially correct then it can be partially incorrect as well. Half stays half. To clarify the above statement as true, please allow me the following questions: • At what distance do you want to view an image? • Are you talking about a 24/7 operation, day and nighttime? • Do you use video analytics or video motion detection? • What illumination are you using for night time operation? • How many false alarms can you handle? • Do you do offsite monitoring? At first and the most simple of all, what can you see with the aid of these cameras? During daytime: The visible camera can see extremely far as the sun is shining and the entire world is illuminated and to be very sure we do not lie, the camera can see what you can see. You can see detail and colour during day time. The thermal camera can see extremely far as well, as mountains are heated with energy and the thermal radiation can be picked up, you can see the moon and the sun even. You can see objects, but not a lot of detail far away. Night time: The visible camera can see nothing, or very limited over distance, as the scene must be illuminated and the reflective light must fall onto the detector. Illumination is attenuated by a matt surface and a wool type surface even more than a shiny reflective coating. The further the illumination the more power you need for the illuminator. The thermal camera can see the same as during daytime, with a small change in AGC. No illumination is required. As you can understand, there are a huge difference between an Optical image and a Thermal image. The first and most important aspect is, it is two very different technology type images. The optical camera can see what the eye can see and the thermal camera see beyond eye response. To put it into reality, have a look at the following:
Thermal cameras operate in a different space within the Electromagnetic spectrum than that of visible cameras. To summarize even further, thermal cameras detect slight variances in heat radiation and visible cameras can “see” what your eye can see and the visible cameras can “see” at night with the aid of Infrared Illumination or laser illumination. As we have mentioned above, we have to discuss the following important aspect, “Illumination”. Thermal cameras need no illumination as it detects the subtle differences of heat radiation. Every object transmits heat, even ice. The minimum heat detected by a thermal camera is called “absolute 0ºKelvin = minus -273.15ºC. The sensitivity of the pixels of the thermal detector will give you the quality of the image and the selectivity of the scene. What you see during daytime, you will see at night time, but the average temperature will change which has a direct influence on the AGC, with no noticeable change in the image scene. Visible cameras need illumination during night time operation. How much you will say. Well, if the illumination goes below the camera chip specification, the viewer will see that the camera will start showing a snowy image or some of the cameras will give you a good image, but with a drop in frame rate.
Needless to say, the IR or Laser illuminators and difference in specifications play a big role as well. The specifications will read a distance of 250m and you will pay below a ZAR1000.00 for each, only. Then you get the same distance illuminator for ZAR16,000.00 and you ask, “how is that possible?� The difference is actually very simple; you pay for what you get. These two products are not the same, or not even close to one another. The reality is, the further the illumination needed the more power you need, the more expensive the LED, the better the electronics must be in supporting and extending the MTBF of the hard working LED. Another consideration will be, if you want to see only, you do not need the same illumination as when you need to do detection. Even with video motion detection and video analytics, there is a vast difference in illumination power needed for effective detection.
The differences in amount of cameras, added the infrastructure and civil work. Suddenly, you will have a distance, where thermal cameras and visible cameras are at the same price, any further, it will be cheaper to install thermal cameras. Needless to say, this will have a direct influence on the maintenance contract, the recording space, the off-site monitoring alarms etc.
The next item then leads to the distances needed between the camera positions. If topography is not an issue and the area is fairly flat and straight, then we look at the difference between thermal and optical.
To summarize, it is better to view the perimeter area, by using the 80/20 principle, to detect the possible intruder, well before the detection occur, if possible warn the intruder, all installed at a cost effective rate and to have best value for money, than installing an optical camera at short intervals, in trying to identify the individual where that capability is null and void during night-time anyway.
The difference in price between a visible camera and a thermal camera then it can be seemed huge. Again, that is half the truth as we consider one aspect only. If you look at the maximum distance, you can get with a visible camera with the aid of an effective illuminator, you will be surprised if you get 120m (stretching the limits). Thermal cameras can give you a very effective detection range of 500m without any illumination.
The last point I would like to raise is the Cost of Ownership over a 5 year period. More cameras, as explained above, with IR illuminators will definitely cost more to maintain and the hidden cost will be more, especially the power portion thereof. Our biggest drive is to support the customer, in giving the best solution, will be based on the most cost effective technology and solution in for filling the needs of the customer with emphases on the cost and longevity of the products.
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Father and son team, March and Graham Turnbull, borrowed some thermal imaging gear from Timeless Technologies for their three month trip through Southern and East Africa. It opened their eyes to the other half of the day.
Staying up late… There’s nothing quite like a campfire at the end of the day in a game park. All sorts of good things come with a fire - juicy chops, a boiling kettle, heat, light and some unknown quality that seems to draw out the best in conversation. But it is the end of the day and in the bush that comes as quickly as the light fades. You know the game is out there - you can hear lions and hyaena, you can see some eyes by torchlight. Exciting but frustrating! So what if the day could just go on and on? Well, apparently it can. Handheld thermal imaging ‘cameras’ are amazing. After coffee, in the dead of night, we’ve spotted elephants, bushbabies, hyaenas, hippos, nightjars, genets, jackals, leopards and any amount of antelope - all without leaving the campsite. Yes, lion is missing from the list but only because I fell asleep on the night that I planned to film them through the zip in my tent! We knew they had been in camp and there were pug marks all around our tents in the morning. Next time. For us the handheld was game-changing. We sleep in places where there are no fences, where wildlife can, and does, wander through camp at any time. The thermal imaging equipment adds two extraordinary opportunities to a trip to the bush. First, the day needn’t end. In the right spot, you can just fire up the FLIR and watch animals for hours, long after the sun has set. You will be astonished by what is out there. In Ruaha National Park in Tanzania, Graham and I spent ages watching a large spotted genet clambering over the table, jumping onto the car, over the roofrack to the rubbish bag that had been stowed out of reach (apparently not) - all in pitch darkness. It’s in black and white but the image from twenty metres away is quite clear. You can see hippos at five hundred. The biggest issue is that you keep having to give up the handheld to the other person! The second revelation is that you have never seen wildlife like this before. Under cover of darkness, you will see behaviour you have never seen in daylight. Herds of impala shuffling nervously, endlessly, all night. Do they ever sleep? Hyaena working the ground methodically, relentlessly, now singly, now in pairs. Small predators like jackals and small cats scoping out the campsite quite fearlessly. Coming within a few metres, quietly and invisibly. They’d never dare do that in daylight - how do they know that we can’t see them? And they do know. Graham had one of those tingly moments on the bank of the Khwai River one night and used the FLIR to spot two hyaenas licking the braai grid less than five metres from him. Spooky, a little scary and an incredible privilege. They say that all surfers are sometimes within a couple of metres of a shark - without ever seeing them. With the help of the FLIR we proved that the same is true of predators in the wilder campsites. And if your budget runs to posh lodges, imagine having one on a tripod overlooking the waterhole? Sit up late at night, admire the stars, sip your Amarula and watch rhino come to drink in pitch darkness. Amazing. March Turnbull
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Diamonds are a thief’s best friend FLIR Systems PTZ-35x140 MS and SR-100 thermal imaging cameras help to prevent diamond theft in NamibiaA big sign, stating: “Diamond theft hurts us all – Don’t do it”, is one of the first things visitors see when they arrive at the small airport of Oranjemund, Namibia.
Oranjemund, meaning mouth of the Orange River is situated in the far south western corner of Namibia. The town was established in 1936, following the discovery of diamonds on the north bank of the Orange River. Accessing the town is impossible without a special permit issued by the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy. Diamond theft is a big concern, for Oranjemund which is located within one of the richest diamond fields in the world. In order to prevent diamond theft, Namdeb has installed FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras. Diamonds originated deep in the interior of Southern Africa. Over millennia, the Orange River carried them to the Atlantic Ocean where they were deposited on ancient beaches, which in time became part of the mainland. Prior to the discovery of diamonds in the Namibian desert, some prospecting had taken place along the coast as early as 1863. In 1908, a railway worker Zacharia Lewala, stumbled on a shiny treasure that started a major diamond rush. As a result, diamond mining regulations were introduced in 1911 and the Sperrgebiet or “forbidden territory” was declared. “Diamond theft is serious issue.”, explains Mr. Freddie Groenewald, Security Chief Technician at Namdeb, Oranjemund. “Our mines are very rich and produce stones of the highest quality. Most of our product is gem stone quality, used for jewellery, with only a very small percentage of industrial stones. Our mines are so rich that workers that are working on the bedrock, the bottom layer where the diamonds are situated, regularly spot diamonds with the naked eye.
If a worker picks up a diamond and hands it over, Namdeb’s experts will determine the value of the stone and 70% of its value is given to the honest finder. This way we try to discourage theft. Nowhere else can a worker gain this amount of money for a precious stone.” “Still, numerous people are trying to steal the diamonds. At first sight this seems unbelievable since at the “black market” they will only receive a small amount of the stone’s value. The problem is that workers are sometimes under pressure from criminal organizations to steal diamonds. Although strict security measurements are in place, they still try to steal using different methods. Since all people that come out of a secure area are scanned, various methods to conceal diamonds are used, for example hiding them in the heels of shoes or in work tools.” A moveable trailer with solar panel. The FLIR Systems SR-100 thermal imaging camera is mounted in a stainless steel protective housing which protects it against the harsh weather conditions alongside the Namibian coast.
Thermal imaging helps for security during the night “The workers are aware that they are being monitored so they are careful of what they do. Sometimes they hide stones in a remote area of the bedrock area. Once it is dark, they will try to come back and pick up the diamonds. In order to avoid this we have installed thermal imaging cameras.”, says Mr. Groenewald. “We have installed mobile surveillance systems on all active bedrock sites. These systems include a FLIR Systems SR-100 thermal imaging camera.”
“ There is not supposed to be any activity on the bedrock sites during night time and if anyone does try to access it in darkness to pick up diamonds, we see it immediately on one of our monitors. Since the cameras are installed on a pan/tilt head, we can follow the person while a security patrol is on the way to arrest him. The cameras do not help us only during the night. The area where we are mining is close to the sea and foggy conditions are not unusual. The thermal imaging cameras also help us to see through the fog.” Monitoring the images in the control room The control room where all the images of the different camera systems are coming in is in Oranjemund. Some mining areas, like e.g. Bogenfels, are more than 200 kilometers away from this control room. “It works really simple!”, explains Mr. Diedericks. “The small spiders cameras installed on the bedrock are connected wireless to the station on which the thermal imaging cameras are installed. From this station, all signals are send wireless to a small local control room. This again allows for moving the cameras easily to a new location. A fiber optic cables goes from these control rooms to the main control room in Oranjemund. There the images of all cameras can be monitored and the cameras can be controlled.”
Mr. Tinus Diedericks of Timeless Technologies, FLIR Systems distributor in South Africa and Mr. Harold Schoeman, Security Senior Technician at Namdeb, Oranjemund
Thermal imaging for more than security only “With the advanced knowledge gained by working with thermal imaging cameras, I also want to use the technology for activities I do in my spare time.”, continues Mr. Groenewald. “Apart from being an amateur photographer I am technically assisting a scientist, Dr. Ingrid Wiesel, with the Brown Hyena Project. We are researching the behavior of this fascinating animal that lives in the Namibian dessert. We would like to install a small thermal imaging camera, in co-operation with Tinus Diedericks from Timeless Technologies, in front of one of the dens to see exactly what happens during the night. After all, for seeing what is going on in total darkness, for security or any other application, there is no better tool than a thermal imaging camera.”, Mr. Groenewald concludes. For more info contact: marketing@timetech.co.za
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Thermal saving lives in the bush “I began building drones around 5 years ago but it wasn't until a personal tragedy happened in my life that I decided to buy a photographic drone, and a ticket to South Africa. I first came to Africa in March 2014 with the vision of filming the mysterious enigmatic stone circles and ruins that are scattered across southern Africa. Until arriving at Johannesburg O R Tambo I had never imagined what south Africa would be like.. After spending 3 weeks in Waterval Boven in the highveld with an Ubuntu community and researcher Michael Tellinger I was asked if I would drive a group of friends to Kruger.. I shamefully admit that I had no idea I was so close to one of the world's greatest national wildlife reserves but was of course excited at the idea. We searched high and low on the Web for accommodation and in the end found a last minute deal on the outskirts of Timbavati private game reserve. After the long drive we arrived at the little oasis know as the Bush Pub and Inn and were greeted by a wild looking bush fellow, who we assumed was the owner, named Marc Weiner. As soon as he saw my drones, a remote controlled car with a camera I had built and a gopro mounted quadcopter, we immediately found a common interest. It turned out that Marc had worked for some years as a guide and host on a live broadcasting program from Sabi sands called Wild Earth TV. He asked if I would like to go spend a few days out in Timbavati at his house in the wild with my drones and without a thought I accepted. Kruger was a great experience, my first ever trip into 'big 5'. But nothing prepared for me for a few days out in Timbavati with Marc. After the 40km drive into Timbavati, greater Kruger national park, I arrived at a small rondavel, no fences, electricity or hot water.. It was 44 degrees in the shade.. I just stepped from cozy tourist into adapted native territory and wasn't sure how I would handle it. From not being allowed out of the car in Kruger to now walking around in the same bush a week
later, barefoot, it was a chaotic time for my senses. All I had learned about lions and elephants came from nat geo so obviously I thought I was on the menu.. That evening we took a drive out to a lodge to try some aerial filming and see what it was like to film in the bush. On the drive back, just as it was getting dark, we heard lions between us and Marcs house. I hadn't yet seen a lion close up and now I was feeling a little apprehensive as we were in an old series 2 landy with no windscreen or roof, completely open all the way around!! As we approached a dusty private airstrip we could see a spot light from a game viewing vehicle panning across the strip. The light came to a halt just the other side of the bush we parked next to, and without warning, on my side of the car, 4 big male lions began to roar. My heart stopped, my brow moistened, and my senses came alive like never before.. There I was, metres from nature's most formidable predator, with nothing between me and them but hope and prayers. After a while the game viewer moved on to find their next animal and we were alone with the lions. Marc was cool as a cucumber, sipping his black label, at one with it all. Me on the other hand, not quote as composed, the first hour was internally hectic, all I'd been taught through TV was falling apart. These lions had no interest in us.. I came to realise over the next two hours, while sat with the most majestic company I'd ever witnessed, that they are so tuned into their environment, they have no interest in us, we are in their world now and in that world, where only the fittest survive, we play a very insignificant role. After three hours sat there beside us the 4 big lions walked slowly past my door and allowed us to follow them for some time along the road before disappearing into the night. From that day on I knew my heart belonged in Africa.
I ended up selling everything in the UK and buying the pub where I first met Marc. And this is where I first learned of the poaching pandemic that is afflicting the region and continent just the same. The bush pub and inn is a hub of personalities that live and work in all fields of Wildlife and conservation. It didn't take many months of hearing daily stories of the horror and sadness that occurs in Africas private and national reserves and the shocking numbers of animals slaughtered for their products before I came to the conclusion that drones could go a long way in helping the war on wildlife crime. They work saving lives and finding targets in war zones so why not along side anti-poaching units trying to save the world's most endangered species. It became very clear that with the contacts I have made since coming here, in many related fields, mixed with our expertise in necessary areas, the right team could seriously set about putting a dent in the poaching problem. Together, my good friend and business partner, John Dixon, Raymond Leach and I created a concept that aims to support local communities through education, training and jobs, and at the same time improve greatly the security of our natural wildlife. On one hand we supply high tech security measures and personnel and on the other we integrate local communities into the protection and support of local wildlife by supporting them with the funds raised from it.
have them in the skies and on the ground as standard issue for AP units is one of our goals. From the mouth of a sergeant from Protrack anti-poaching unit, hoedspruit...
"whereas before while on night ops out in the bush we would have to sit in the dark and listen, sometimes hearing voices only metres away but not being able to react as we had no idea if they were armed.. With these (thermal imaging devices) we can see everything around us, animals, trees and humans. And the most important thing is we can see if a person is armed which in the end leads not only to less animals being killed, but also saves human lives on both sides. With these on the ground and drones in the air we are going to change the way antipoaching is handled forever“
At the present moment we are readying to launch the With thanks to Quintin Smith from Timeless project within South Africa and have a proposal before Technologies and the kind help they have given us Google to push our anti-poaching blueprint across the with thermal imaging technology and other high tech world. We have a long and exciting future ahead with solutions we have developed a conservation specific our associates at timeless technologies and make it our security blueprint incorporating drones, RFID tagging/ goal to turn the tide of criminal madness that afflicts the tracking of animals and humans, fibre optic fenceline, world's wildest and most beautiful places. We would and biometric identification, to bring modern like to thank Quintin and all our other associates, not technology and tried and tested bush knowledge into only from us but also the voiceless animals, the lives you the same fold, in a combined effort to win the war are helping us to save. “ Adam Chatterton against our wildlife. After spending days using Timeless Technologies thermal optic products in the www.timetech.co.za page 15 veld with bushmen and armed security patrols it Image reference: http://www.lundhalsey.com/images/Security-Images/Security-Room-01.jpg became very clear that thermal equipment is late to
A different kind of poaching Any kind of poaching or commercial crime operation is bringing South Africa to its knees. Abalone poaching however is something maybe not seen as such a concern as Rhino poaching but with the recent R17 million Abalone poaching bust made in Cape Town one cannot help but realise how these illegal trade could negatively effect the fishing industry. Poachers in general are criminals, some of whom belong to highly organized gangs. Recreational divers who catch more than their daily limit of abalone and sell or barter their catch. Commercial abalone quota holders who catch more abalone than they are entitled to. Why is the recreational fishing season for abalone getting shorter each year? The abalone resource is in crisis! Here are the reasons why: Poaching or the illegal harvesting of abalone, is the biggest threat to the South African abalone resource. It could result in the closure of both the commercial and the recreational abalone sectors. Poaching has increased dramatically and in 2003, law enforcement authorities confiscated more than 265 000 illegally harvested abalone. Poachers have been responsible for decimating the abalone resource because too are taken out illegally and many of these catches are undersize. Who are the poachers? Poachers in general are criminals, some of whom belong to highly organized gangs. 路 Recreational divers who catch more than their daily limit of abalone and sell or barter their catch. 路 Commercial abalone quota holders who catch more abalone than they are entitled to. What is the government doing about poaching? In August 2000 an anti poaching campaign - called Operation Neptune II were launched. It is a joint operation between Marine and Coastal Management, the SAPS and other law enforcement agencies. In the first three months officials arrested 286 poachers and confiscated 15 432 abalone. They also seized 15 vehicles, boats and trailers and 440 items of diving equipment. However, despite these successes, there is no indication that the rate of abalone poaching is decreasing.
Recent thermal images of a suspected premises, the excessive heat signatures suggests a special dry room where the abalone are dried, above images shows the bust that was made.
Why shorten the recreational season? Abalone are slow growing animals, taking approximately seven years before a juvenile abalone is ready to reproduce. If they are removed from the sea before they have a chance to reproduce, the resource is damaged. Even if all poaching stopped tomorrow; it would take a number of decades to restore the abalone resource to a healthy level. How is the environment affecting abalone stocks? An interesting feature of the abalone's life cycle is the close relationship that exists between sea urchins and juvenile abalone. Juvenile abalone, with a shell length of less than 30mm, shelter under the spines of sea urchins where they derive protection. Without the urchins, juvenile abalone will not survive. On the south coast, between Cape Hangklip and Hermanus, this relationship has been seriously affected by an unexplained influx of West Coast lobsters to this region. The lobsters have consumed virtually all of the sea urchins in the area, leaving the abalone exposed to predators. This means that the reproduction of abalone in this region has been severely curtailed. The result could be catastrophic for the future of the abalone resource between Hangklip and Hermanus and it is essential that the remaining abalone is protected. Has the commercial abalone industry also been affected? The amount of abalone harvested has almost halved in the past six years. This means that the commercial viability of the abalone fishery is severely threatened and people are losing jobs. Report incidents of abalone poaching to a Marine Conservation Inspector, the police or your Conservation office or dial this toll free number: 0800-11-12-13.
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Waterside, the Achille’s heel of critical sites
Critical sites are strategic and vital for a country because of their nature or their activity: power plants, Seveso classified plants, gas sites, endpoints of submarine telecommunication cables, water treatment plants, pharmaceutical companies, commercial ports, canals, dams, airports, etc. The impact that would have a terrorist attack against these sites, with their destruction or production shutdown, makes their protection a state priority. The ways to prevent these attacks are always the same: upstream intelligence of course, on-the-spot surveillance of the accesses, physical barriers and the presence of guards capable of intercepting intruders before they were able to damage. And to counter aggressors, who always favor discretion and surprise, and who have a more and more sophisticated and powerful arsenal, the most essential factor is the very early warning: the best efficiency comes when warning period is longer compared to the delay for intervention. For the ground accesses, in most of the configurations, and thanks to VCA (Video Content Analysis), the means of surveillance checked by a SCADA system (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) and PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) allow to detect an attempt of intrusion and to activate the alert with a sufficient notice, provided of course that the organization and procedures are adapted.
If the site is lined by a stretch of water, be it a river, lake or sea, things are much more difficult because the usual means of detection, adapted to the ground, do not work anymore: a body of water, even if it is seemingly quiet, presents a multitude of reflections and artifacts which saturate the traditional VCA’s algorithms performing movement detection. So, paradoxically, the waterside that we could consider as an anti-intrusion obstacle (the good old moats of a fortress), is in reality one of the main weak points in the protection of a critical site: it offers to the aggressor, for a fast and discreet approach (at night), a space where most of the surveillance systems are almost blind. As a matter of fact, in practice on many sites the bank is simply not equipped with cameras, and the only way to warn an intrusion coming from the waterside is to perform rounds by boat, obviously a surveillance too random and relatively easy to thwart. So, until the generalized use of last generation VCA software adapted to water bodies, which, very fortunately, already exist! (see www.asv.fr), too many critical sites remain insufficiently protected against terrorist attacks from the waterside. Philippe Waquet
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Photo from left: Carl Van Rooyen (Project Division Complete Security SI) Quintin Smith (Timeless Technologies) David Montague (FLIR) and Danford Mpofu (Route 21 Corporate Park Estate Manager)
Route 21 Corporate Park taking on Thermal! In March of 2015 Timeless Technologies engaged with the Board at Route 21 Corporate Park regarding the upgrade of their existing physical detection system previously deployed so as to guard their perimeter, as nuisance alerts had made the solution all but ineffective due to the high frequency rates and continued damage due to surges. Timeless Technologies deployed a POC so as to evaluate the efficiency of the solution proposed Flir FC Series / Davantis and all parties agreed that we would go ahead with the investigation of possible System Integration partners at which time 5 prospective companies were invited to submit a proposal in accordance to the solution designed and stipulated in a BOQ prepared. All parties also had the opportunity to propose alternative solutions as comparative. All submission were evaluated by the board and Quintin Clark and the team at Complete Security Solutions were designated as the desired integration partner for the roll out of the perimeter Thermal Flir FC-Series and Davantis Analytics systems as well as a redundant Power and Fibre component.
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Complete Security Solutions has a total turnkey capability allowing for the in-house design and preparation of all systems delivered including specialised engineering and manufacturing of components on a projects specific basis. The conduct of the greater Complete team during the roll out phase has further confirmed their commitment to ensuring a best of breed installation allowing for the maximisation of the technologies and capabilities offered. After further discussion between the respective stakeholders a phased approach was chosen so as to allow for the roll out over time allowing for budgetary consideration.
“We would also like to thank the team at Davantis based in Barcelona Spain, Pol, Joseph and Alex for their continued support and project specific customisation over the roll out phase of the project. We at Timeless Technologies wish the greater Route 21 Corporate Park community all the best going forward and look forward to building on this positive relationship to date.� Quintin Smith quintin@timetech.co.za
Currently the 11 Flir FC Series units deployed on the 2.9Km perimeter allows for a total analytic coverage of the perimeter with the future addition of units so as to allow for the internal coverage of the business park further enhancing the security management capability of Mr. Danford Mpofu, Estate Manager, and the guarding company contracted on site. This management can now be done on an exception based monitoring basis allowing for minimal if any nuisance alerts with the added advantage of visual confirmation as and when events are alerted to in the control room. During our visit with Mr David Montague of FLIR Systems, the client further expressed their satisfaction with the initial results and also the way in which the project was managed by all parties involved.
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FLIR Systems is showcaed a new affordable pan/tilt thermal security camera at this year’s IFSEC exhibition in London. The FLIR PT-602CZ pan/tilt, multi-sensor security camera delivers thermal imaging from a longlife cooled, midwave thermal detector that delivers a lower cost of ownership and provides excellent longrange perimeter intrusion detection and surveillance. Now with a two-year warranty, the multi-sensor allows users to see two times farther than uncooled thermal security cameras — even in complete darkness, bright sunlight, or through dust and haze — making the camera ideal for critical infrastructure, petrochemical, and border security applications. The FLIR PT-602CZ’s cooled thermal detector creates the sharpest thermal images at a 640×480 resolution. Featuring advanced thermal image processing with Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) for high-contrast images in dynamic thermal scenes, the wide field of view improves coverage without compromising range performance. The PT-602CZ includes a 14x continuous optical zoom cooled thermal camera and a 36x zoom color visible camera so you can see the smallest details from farther away — with human detection from a distance of 4 to 5 kilometers. FLIR’s new advanced thermal auto-focus keeps images sharp when zooming in or out.
FLIR launches new longrange pan/tilt thermal security camera at IFSEC 2015
The FLIR PT-602CZ is compact and ONVIF Profile Scompatible for easy integration into most third-party systems, making it a flexible imaging solution for even the most demanding applications. FLIR’s leading twoyear warranty includes camera replacement and a 48hour turnaround time for repaired systems out of warranty. “As a leader in thermal technology, FLIR not only provides excellent long-range thermal security, but is also committed to providing a flexible solution for even the most demanding applications – the PT-602CZ epitomizes this commitment,” said John Distelzweig, Vice President and General Manager of FLIR’s Security Segment. “FLIR is also pleased to offer a new two-year warranty for our cooled thermal security cameras to make maintenance and service easier than it has ever been, so you can stay focused on the work that matters.”
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Thermal Technology keeping miners & mine vehicles safe in SA South Africa is a world renowned leader in the mining industry. Not only is it famous for its mineral resources, which account for a significant proportion of world production, but the country’s wealth has been built as a direct result of it’s vast mineral resources. The mining industry is also South Africa's biggest employer, with around 460,000 employees and another 400,000 employed by the suppliers of goods and services to the industry. Accidents with mining trucks "The mining industry is a huge market in South Africa.” explains Mr. Eddie Smith, founder and Managing Director of Trysome. “We supply the mining industry with cameras and other safety systems for their trucks and other heavy equipment. It is of little consequence whether mining is carried out in open cast mines or underground, the equipment utilized is always huge and heavy, and as a result any accidents which occur are usually serious.” “In addition to the equipment being extremely large and heavy, an added complication is that the driver is sitting in a very elevated position. This elevated position results in the driver not always being in a position to see what is happening directly in front, to the side or to the rear of his vehicle.” “Not having a clear view of what is happening around him can result in sometimes deadly accidents. A mining truck, for example is such a huge vehicle that if the driver cannot see a normal LDV parked in front or behind him, he may accidentally drive right over it. Because the vehicle is so large and the terrain often rough he may not even be aware that he has driven over an obstacle and will simply continue to travel.
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Accidents of this nature are a regular occurrence since people do not always realize the danger of being close to one of these vehicles.”, Eddie Smith further explains. “We were looking for another technology that can help drivers of mining vehicles to avoid accidents. After some research we got in contact with Mr. Tinus Diedericks , distributor of FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras in South Africa.” “When we found out what the FLIR Systems PathFindIR thermal imaging can do, we were impressed. Not only does it produce a crisp image in total darkness, but it can also see through light fog, dust and smoke. Exactly what is required for a mining vehicle.” We are currently installing the first 68 PathFindIR thermal imaging cameras on board of mining vehicles. They are easy to integrate and are being mounted on the front of the vehicle. The images the PathFindIR produces are displayed on a large LCD screen located inside the vehicle' “Mining equipment utilized for underground applications also have to deal with dusty and dark conditions and they too can be equipped with thermal imaging cameras.” “Compared to the cost of a vehicle and the money that is subsequently lost due to involvement in mining accidents, the cost of installing a PathFindIR thermal imaging camera is a minor and negligible expense. For this reason more and more companies are considering the installation of PathFindIR thermal imaging cameras on their vehicles” concludes Eddie Smith. About the FLIR PathfindIR II PathFindIR II is a powerful thermal night vision system that lets you see road hazards clearly in total darkness, detecting and alerting you to nearby vehicles, people, and animals. Rugged design, Simple installation, Affordable price, Optimized for driving applications
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Coming 2016! New FLIR FCSeries ID Thermal Security cameras Feature Built-in Analytics to Reduce False Alarms FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the release of the FLIR FC-Series ID thermal security cameras, the latest models in its FC-Series line. The FC-Series ID thermal cameras combine builtin analytics for high performance intrusion detection, industry-leading image quality designed for high-end commercial users and an expanded selection of high-performance lenses to suit a wide range of applications.
The FC-Series ID cameras see heat instead of light and as a result, deliver superior image quality in what are typically considered challenging conditions for visible light or IR illuminated cameras. By seeing only thermal energy, the cameras see clearly in complete darkness, without any illumination and are immune to the effects of sunlight, shadows, smoke, haze, insects and even light fog. As a result, the FC-Series ID cameras provide reliable around-the-clock intrusion protection while significantly reducing false alarms. In addition, the FC-Series ID cameras are available with a wide selection of high-performance lenses, ranging from wide angle to narrow fields of view, with either VGA or QVGA resolution. Combined with a choice of 320 or 640 resolutions, the FCSeries ID cameras offer more fields of view and resolution options than any other commercial thermal security camera line. “Our new FLIR FC-Series ID cameras build upon the industry’s most popular thermal security camera line,” said John Distelzweig, Vice President and General Manager of FLIR’s Security segment. “The new cameras offer security professionals the highest operational availability coupled with the lowest false alarm rates through the use of the latest edge-based thermal video analytics.”
The FC-Series ID cameras deliver best-in-class thermal image detail with on-board edge-based video analytics in a single device. The cameras feature easy-to-create custom trip wires and regions of interest. They are also capable of automatically detecting and classifying human, vehicle and other intrusions, significantly reducing the number of false alarms.
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Omega Seguridad Solar Park safeguarded with FLIR & Davantis Video Analytics
Spanish security specialist Omega Seguridad has already secured over 20 solar parks across Spain and its neighbouring countries. The company always tries to convince its customers to install thermal imaging cameras for perimeter protection and surveillance projects. And this is exactly what happened for a solar park surveillance project in Sebis, Romania. The SR series For this particular project, Omega Seguridad relied on FLIR’s SR-Series surveillance cameras, which offer high quality thermal imaging in any night or daytime environmental conditions. More specifically SR-313 cameras with 35 mm lens and 320 x 240 resolution was selected, along with SR-324 cameras with 19 mm lens and 320 x 240 resolution. The SR-Series of security cameras provide high contrast imagery optimized to get the most out of video analytics software. In this case, video analytics was provided by Spanish company Davantis.
Surveillance technologies Omega Seguridad usually offers two options for perimeter protection to its customers: CCTV cameras and thermal imaging cameras. Although traditional CCTV systems are effective for security and surveillance applications, they are not able to see in total darkness. As a result, they have to be complemented with additional lighting. Smaller investment for thermal imaging. Although a thermal camera is still more expensive than a visual video camera, the investment cost for perimeter surveillance will still be lower, as fewer cameras are needed. Fewer cameras also mean that there will be less investment on camera-related equipment ie. The equipment required to ensure the camera operates efficiently and get the video signal onto the control room screen.
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Tinus Diedericks (Timeless Technologies) and Xavier Miralles (Davantis Technologies) with the latest by Davantis, Thermal Analytics for smaller sites, Pg 34.
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The CIRRUS CR5 Series of enterprise video server has been designed for performance and peace of mind. Offering recording capacity up to 48TB, the CR5 Series offers key features such Quick Setup Wizard, configurable RAID levels, redundant power supply, SSD boot and dual Gigabit Ethernet.
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SightLogix Showcases Breakthrough Thermal Security Solutions at ASIS 2015
Anaheim, CA (Sep 28, 2015) –SightLogix, the technology leader for smart thermal cameras, is showcasing new thermal intrusion detection solutions here at ASIS. Innovations on display include SightWrap, a smart thermal security service that makes military-grade intrusion detection available for a low monthly cost, and the enhanced wide-area SightSensor XA smart thermal camera that can cover an area the size of a football field. “SightLogix’s smart thermal technology redefines the economics for outdoor security,” said John Romanowich, President and CEO, SightLogix. “By enhancing the performance of our solutions, reducing costs and offering services, SightLogix has transformed the way outdoor security can be achieved.” The technologies SightLogix is displaying at ASIS include two solutions: SightSensor XA combines a higher resolution 640×480 imager with onboard video analytics to deliver extended wide-area detection, enabling a single smart thermal camera to detect intruders over an area as large as football field. This capability lets a SightSensor XA replace four or more cameras resulting in the lowest cost per square meter for large outdoor security applications. By reducing camera counts and the required support infrastructure, SightSensor XA delivers a highly cost-efficient solution for outdoor applications. New range and performance features include: Wider-area coverage: SightSensor XA product line has been expanded to detect inbound intruders up to 595 meters away, over an area wide as 15 acres Gyro-based Video Stabilization: Eliminates nuisance alerts and misdetects from wind and vibrations. Ideal for bridges and transportation infrastructure, airports, tall poles, and other applications where camera movement causes alarms. SightWrap places the power of a high-end intrusion detection system within reach of countless new customers who need to protect their outdoor assets from theft. This new approach to outdoor security requires no up-front capital costs – instead, the hardware, software and monitoring services are bundled into one package. SightWrap delivers all the benefits of SightLogix established smart thermal imaging technology for an affordable monthly fee while providing RMR opportunities to a select group of certified channel partners.
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Choosing your Ampleye Lens
Ampleye cameras work with Canon EF lenses to ensure outstanding image quality. The range of lenses available allow you to create both a huge view as well as extremely narrow views with incredible details and anything in between. How to select the most suitable lens for a certain application? Answer the following questions: What do you need to see? Determine the level of detail required. This can be a given resolution in pix/m or pix/ft at a certain distance, or the request for observation, detection, identification or (face) recognition. What is the distance to target? Determine the distance to target. If there are multiple options to install the camera(s), all options can be reviewed. Day or night? Do you need to see people, objects or vehicles during the day, night or both? How much light is already present in the scene, and what type of lighting is used? With this information you can calculate the most suitable focal length for your application. Use the Ampleye lens calculator. Besides the focal length you should also take the fnumber of the lens into account. The lower the minimum f-number, the wider the maximum aperture. A wide maximum aperture allows the camera to use a shorter exposure which prevents motion blur, whereas other less light-sensitive cameras and lenses have to use a longer exposure which introduces motion blur. The following tools can be helpful in determining the lens: Ampleye lens calculator: Calculate the resolution in pix/m and FOV (Field-of-View) at certain distance with different focal lengths. DOF calculator: Calculate the depth-of-field (range of distance in the image that appears to be in focus) with a DOF calculator (select a camera type with 35mm sensor. This is more likely to become an issue with a larger aperture (small f – number) and a large distance to cover from relatively close from the camera. Enquiries marketing@timetech.co.za
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Night Guard Security turning the heat on Fox Crime TV with FLIR Thermal Night Guard is a group of protection specialists that serve the people of Gauteng. They are a SWAT style and reaction unit that has over 500 guards that specialize in all areas of protection. Night Guard have been around since 1976. “As a family business with a long history and proven track record we understand the importance of security and undertake to protect your family, just as we protect ours. Night Guard specializes in all market segments and continues to pledge exceptional client protection and services within the community.”
The extremely popular Night Guard security’s second season is currently showing on Fox Crime channel 126. They team is focused and motivated in preventing crime. This season they will experiment with thermal handhelds to aid them in their night time surveillance operations.
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www.haztin.co.za Waste Cost Reduction Solutions with the new HazTin-TC5 Overview: While the clock is ticking, environmental protection is becoming more and more important in all the industries as well as the society. Disposal of hazardous waste becomes more of a critical factor because of its potential to harm not only the environment but also people living on this planet. With these factors in mind, legislation requires that all businesses in all industries, dispose their hazardous waste in a responsible manner. However, this activity can easily become a costly exercise for any type of business. This is simply because of limited landfill space and transportation requirements. Our Solution: Haztin Crushers strives to form part of all the industries in order to optimize performance when it comes to environmental protection for future generations to come. Bringing to the South African market, Haztin Crushers introduces a machine that hugely contributes to the cost reduction aspect when it comes to compliance with local legislation. The machine: The TC5 is designed for compacting of up to 5 liters empty containers such as paint tins, etc. While Haztin Crushers has several years of expertise in the environmental, health and safety field, it was crucial to integrate safety features as a standard in all the machines. The machine will not operate while any body part is exposed to the moving parts of the machine which makes it safe to use by virtually any person in an organization. The door is also lockable for access control purposes. The TC5 is operated by making use of normal compressed air which makes it convenient to add to your current machine operations line.
The Result: While the TC5 is designed to compact your empty containers, it will produce end results which is up to 5 times less the volume of the original container. This will enable you to fit up to 5 times more waste into your designated waste container which is removed by your disposal company, saving you up to 5 times your current costs.
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SA Mining Safety In the global perspective, South Africa is well known for their wealth in mineral production facilities. As part of an international trading forum, we are obligated to ensure compliance to all aspects in the mining industry. This also includes safety as one of the most important aspects inside the mines. When death arise within the workforce of a mine, it is a traumatic experience, not only for their fellow colleagues, but for their loved ones and dependents as well. Many of the people that are working on mines, are the breadwinners and often also the only source of income in the household. Colleagues will then also stop working for various reasons, will it be due to honoring the victims of an accident or due to the lack of safety control measures that ate not in place that are putting their lives in danger. Both these factors will have a huge financial impact on the mine. Mining Deaths In 2003, the mining sector agreed to bring fatalities down by 20% a year in order to reach levels comparable to those of companies in Australia, Canada and the US. The death toll from mining accidents was 270 deaths in 2003. Between 2003 and 2010 the death tolls in the mining industry came down from 270 to 128 people that lost their lives while they were busy providing for their families. These figures were released by the Department of Mineral Resources. "This was our best safety year since 2003," said Bheki Sibiya, the new CEO of the Chamber of Mines, which represents 80% of all mining companies in SA. The 24% reduction is the biggest year-on-year decrease since the 2003 agreement. Partnerships in enhancing Mining Safety The Government has emphasized that it will not compromise on Mining Safety. Significant gains have been made in improving safety over a number of years, and preventable accidents cannot be allowed to erode the hard-earned gains that have been made over time. It is envisaged that greater cooperation could contribute to the safety efforts. Government continues to engage in constructive discussions to engage with both business and labour on how to improve on safety. Regional inspectors are continuously working with employers and trade unions to address specific problems in their areas. Safety operations also include working together with international mining consultants and reviewing mine design and support parameters to present best practice guidelines to the department in respect of mines. Supplied by Gerrie Botha, Haztin Crushers
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SightSensors deployed for Electric Substation Security SightLogix smart thermal camera systems have been deployed for electric substation security at a major electric utility serving the eastern United States. SightSensor thermal systems enable the utility to detect and respond to electric substation security incidents across multiple sites, ranging from copper theft to vandalism while also meeting NERC CIP 14 Physical Security compliance. Since being installed, the SightLogix system has successfully detected several unauthorized substation security intrusions. This has allowed the utility to prevent security violations before damage could occur. At each substation facility, Thermal SightSensors are positioned along the perimeter. Each is paired with a high resolution Pan Tilt Zoom camera for alarm assessment. When a Thermal SightSensor detects an intruder, the target’s location information is sent over the network to a SightTracker PTZ controller. The SightTracker automatically zooms and steers PTZ cameras to follow the intruder. The target’s location is also displayed on a topology site map to provide realtime situational awareness. Alarms are sent to the utility’s 24-hour security operations center, which will contact law enforcement in real time when unauthorized intrusions are detected. Electric Substation Security – Detection Accuracy, Lower Costs According to the utility’s corporate security director, the SightLogix solution has provided excellent detection with minimal nuisance alarms. SightLogix thermal cameras detect with a high degree of accuracy outdoors, in complete darkness, low-light, bright sun, and difficult weather conditions. These features make them an excellent choice for electric substation security applications. The utility and their security integrator also reported lower costs associated with the SightLogix system. By selecting long-range and wide area SightSensors, the integrator reduced the number of cameras otherwise needed, lowering infrastructure and maintenance costs. The utility also reports that the ruggedized SightLogix system has stood up well to the elements. It has also been a very easy system to install, setup and maintain.
The utility serves several million customers in their coverage territory, which includes various types and classifications of electrical transmission substations. These facilities must comply with NERC Reliability Standards (NERC CIP). The electrical utility plans to continue installing SightLogix systems at additional sites, with emphasis on higher-risk substation security locations. “Threats to electrical assets can take many forms,” said John Romanowich, President and CEO, SightLogix. “Vandalism, theft, and sabotage can cause disruptions in operations and serious safety concerns with far-reaching repercussions. These installations exemplify how smart thermal solutions are being used to protect assets of the nation’s power grid.” SightLogix systems are being used at utilities throughout North America, Canada, Europe and the Middle East, protecting assets that include substations, solar farms, hydro facilities, power transmission and distribution, and nuclear power plants.
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www.capitalservices.co.za When it comes to safety, family always comes first. We at Capital Security Services strive to bring you not only safety, but more than that, we strive to bring you the comfort in knowing you are protected. We pride ourselves on our service and excellence. Our armed response will deal with unwanted intruders by law. The ever growing need for faster, better and qualified security services have left people unsure of what they need in a security company. Often, people will be placed on hold when phoning for assistance, after which the response vehicle will be dispatched. By this time it might be to late to catch that wanted criminal or being of assistance to a person in danger. Be ready next time...be informed and remember: “Knowledge is the Key to Safety”!
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How to build a Business Case for Security System Unification When most people discuss security system unification such as merging video surveillance and access control under one platform, it is inevitable that the main benefit comes up often: greater efficiency. They talk about how much easier it is for operators to manage many different systems from one platform. They reference not having to jump from one screen to another when handling an investigation or emergency. They even elaborate on the simplicity of configuration and maintenance, where universal tools work across many underlying systems. While all of these reasons pique the interest of security directors, it's rare when people take the time to quantify that efficiency. In an interesting discussion with Paul Boucherle, Principal at Matterhorn Consulting, he unveils the importance of measuring the efficiency gains of unification to build a business case that: 1- appeals to executives when the topic of upgrades is discussed 2- showcases the value that the security department brings to the organization. Here are some important points from that conversation to consider. How Much Time Does Unification Save You? When it comes down to it, unification helps an organization streamline workflows and processes. There is significant business value in that efficiency, but it is one of the least measured returns on investment. At the same time, it is one of the most important measurements for the security director because it allows them to do more with existing resources. For example, if clients can streamline their security operations with the same amount of people in the department, they might see anywhere between 10-15% of available time freed up. That percentage might equate to 1 hour a day, and when this hour is multiplied by 15 operators, it translates into a significant amount of available time per year.
What Does Greater Efficiency Mean to Your Organization? Once clients realize how much more time will be available, there is an opportunity to examine what other objectives or projects to which they can assign that time. Identifying the security programs or goals that require these extra resources to attain successful outcomes is quite exciting as it opens up possibilities. Whether that means putting programs in place to reduce crime, or conduct more investigations, lower / evaluate risk in the environment, maximize system usage, leverage security investments for other business applications, etc., the question of 'what else can we do?' becomes a prime focus. This conversation empowers security directors to reassess their objectives in order to bring more value to their department and their organization as a whole.
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Introducing the world’s most versatile, wireless HD video monitoring camera. With more Wi-Fi capabilities and longer battery life, FLIR FX allows you to keep an eye on what matters most – anytime, anyplace. Ensure your pet is behaving while you’re at work, monitor your baby during naptime, hear an elderly relative’s cry for help, or check on the house when you’re not home. And that’s just the beginning. Mix and match camera accessories and take advantage of free mobile applications to take your camera from indoor to outdoor, on the road, out on bumpy mountain trails — even get it wet on the water! Get the most out of your camera with a new standard of functionality and flexibility that has never been available before! Capture it all in stunning HD, and easily share your most exciting videos with your friends.
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How Does This Increase the Value of Your Department from a Business Standpoint? The culture of the organization really determines how security initiatives are perceived. Organizations with mission-critical applications innately understand the value of security, while organizations with more passive applications might see security as a necessary overhead. Regardless, investing in technology that provides measurable operational efficiencies, whether for live monitoring or investigations, allows the security department to bring concrete value to senior-level management. Every company wants to know how they are able to save money or do more with what they already have, security included. Being able to demonstrate to senior-level management that a security technology investment has freed up 10-15% of time across the entire department and then present how this time will be allocated to new initiatives to improve the security or operations of the organization, helps to reinforce or positively position the business value of a security department. Furthermore, it also helps to establish confidence in future requests for upgrades and secure the necessary budget to deploy an effective solution. Reference Genetec Blog: https://www.genetec.com/about-us/news/blog/how-tobuild-a-business-case-for-security-system-unification
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Genetec Certified! How fortunate can two guys be? Not only do we get to work and play with some of the finest and most valuable "Toys" available in the Surveillance market today, but we get to go to source to be certified as well! Let me expand, I started working for Timeless Technologies in September of 2012 and haven't looked back. We are extended the opportunity to have probably the most extensive and valuable Demo kit collection available and further the boss sends you on an all expense paid week long trip to Paris, yes France not Parys Freestate, to complete certification on new products that we offer. How lucky can one be? Herman and I set out on Saturday the 18th July and after a delayed flight arrived in Paris late Sunday evening. Two strangers in a foreign country with serious language barriers are allowed to take a few wrong turns along the way and believe me the French Metro has a few. We negotiated them and I must say conquered the RTAP system as the week progressed.
Our Training was conducted by a Genetec Veteran, Dan Copithorne Montreal based, and his skill as a trainer and knowledge was evident from the start. We received the training and am proud to say that both Herman and I passed the course with Flying colours and can't wait to share the information and knowledge with colleagues and clients alike. We also made some new friends over Our certification was two fold allowing for the the week with guys attending from Belgium, Italy and Genetec OTC as well as ETC courses which started the UK. It wasn't all work and no play! We got the on Monday 20th and ran till Thursday 23rd. chance to experience and explore Paris and all its Genetec has expanded its base of operations in wonders and being high season and full summer in the Paris and now hosts their training in a dedicated Northern Hemisphere sunlight hours are awesome with center based in a separate building to their Head daylight till well after 22:00 at night so we made the Office and it allows for a state of the art facility most of every hour available. with all the latest bells and whistles. Quintin Smith – quintin@timetech.co.za
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Ready for take off Tinus Diedericks and Herman Snyman, preparing the Timeless Technologies Aerostat system. The balloon will be fitted with a UAV Vision CM100 dual thermal and optical camera gimbal, Geo locking and object tracking software, making this the ultimate surveillance system out there! “We took our time in investigating the best Aerostat as well as complimentary accessories to built a quality turn key solution for our clients. The Timetech Aerostat did no happen overnight and after months of carefully planning and testing we are almost ready to launch this unit at a proposed demo site. The additional payload, cm100 is a Gyro-Stabilized Multi Sensor which has been specifically designed for use on unmanned aircraft, fixed wings and aerostats. Due to the exceptional weight and size of the CM100, it is able to be integrated and mounted into almost any aircraft with ease.” The Aerostat will mainly be used for “Day and Night Observation, Infrastructure Inspection, Damage Assessment, Search & Rescue Traffic Surveillance, Coastal and Border Control Anti-Terrorist and Law Enforcement Surveillance, Anti-Smuggling Surveillance, Anti Poaching, Fire Control / Spotting Maritime Surveillance, Perimeter surveillance, Wildlife Spotting and counting etc. For any questions contact: tinus@timetech.coza
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