CMYK PRODUCT SHOWCASE “Unfortunately, acts of violence in ed between the US-based Amulet tech- nology, not only in airports, but also inthe public space have become an all too nology team and our Canadian alliance public spaces throughout the world.”common occurrence around the globe,” partner Arconas. The desire to protectsaid Jeffrey Isquith, President and CEO life in the public space is truly univer- Amulet® barrier technology has fastof Arizona-based Amulet® Ballistic Bar- sal,” Isquith said. become a key component of the physi-riers, “Our No.1 goal is to save lives – cal security market, which is expected toand this technology adds a critical layer “As the leading designer and manu- double in size within the next few years.of protection for the public. Amulet® is a facturer of furniture for airports and pub- Amulet® Ballistic Barriers are designed21st century solution to saving lives and lic spaces, Arconas is constantly striving to be uniquely compatible with interiorreducing injuries to innocent people.” to develop design innovations that are hu- furnishings and exceed US National In- man-focused and meet changing market stitute of Justice as well as UL perfor- “I am also very proud of the excep- demands,” said Dan Nussbaum, Arconas mance criteria for handgun, rifle andtional level of collaboration demonstrat- President. “There is demand for this tech- explosive-device threats. FERMAX VEO-XS:The Extra Small Door Entry MonitorThe latest product from Fermax is a to use as it is to install and programme. Fermax also offers a decorative frame, trend-setting new design: a small, It is all about a video door entry so that the monitor can fit in any spaceslim and aesthetically impeccable moni- where there used to be a telephone, with-tor with a perfect finish which can be system that includes as standard all the out having to do any touch ups.placed anywhere in a home or office. features that we now consider to be es-It is a hands-free device able to be con- sential or fundamental for this kind oftrolled with just one finger, offering all equipment: from the image and volumethe features required of a modern video control down to the selection of ring-door entry system – and it all works with tones or silent mode. A device that isDUOX technology. also able to open a second door, switch on additional lights or call the concierge. This ‘extra-small’ product is de- It even includes ‘doormatic’ mode, asigned to take up a large space in the function which, when activated, opensvideo door market as, either for aesthetic the door automatically upon receiving aor space-saving reasons, many develop- call, as is required in many offices anders and users prefer a smaller format. To businesses.attend to these demands, trend-settingcompany Fermax has just introduced its In terms of installation, VEO-XSnew VEO-XS monitor, a small and ex- has the advantage of having been par-traordinarily slim video door entry sys- ticularly designed for DUOX technol-tem with top-quality design and finish ogy, meaning that the programming andwhich provides the best performance. As wiring are very simple. These benefitsit is a product that uses DUOX, Fermax are useful in new constructions. The ad-full digital technology which operates vantages are even more valuable whenon two non-polarised wires, it is as easy replacing old systems, as DUOX can be installed with the previous wiring. SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 55 CMYK
CMYKFEATURE What’s in Store for Storage in 2017 By Jim Simon – Sr. Director of Marketing, APJ, QuantumAutonomous driving and price point. As a result, more enterpris- the de facto communication platform.artificial intelligence: es will turn to specialized storage and All of this will require greater collabo-Storage to steer straight data management solutions that can ration between IT and line-of-businessand smart meet these challenges. owners to ensure they have the stor- age and data management infrastruc-By 2020, ten million cars on the Corporate video: A moving ture that can support a video-dominant road are expected to have self- picture is worth a 100,000 world as efficiently and cost-effectivelydriving features1, reflecting the contin- words or more as possible.uing move toward an IoT-based worldand advances in artificial intelligence Video will take on a much larger Still the bright shiny object(AI). Designing autonomous vehicles role in the activities and processes (storage)?requires the ability to harness massive of more and more organizations, suchamounts of camera and sensor data, as enhancing teaching and guarding Object storage, with its extremeanalyze it and apply AI technology, and against malpractice claims in hospitals, scalability and durability capabil-– as with any AI application – the more improving quality control in manufac- ities, provides access to large-scale datadata it has, the smarter it can become. turing facilities and analyzing buyer be- volumes at a lower price point than pri-In the past, one of the biggest hurdles havior in retail stores. Companies will mary disk storage while also avoidingfor AI was processing power, but stor- also continue to make video a bigger the increasing RAID re-build times as-age has increasingly become the limit- part of their training and service ini- sociated with high-capacity disks. Ob-ing factor. Traditional, general-purpose tiatives, echoing the trend of YouTube ject storage has played a foundationalstorage solutions can’t keep up with the videos replacing written manuals in the role in public cloud services for someperformance requirements or provide consumer space. In fact, while the writ- time now, but expectations that it wouldthe long-term data retention and access ten word is far from obsolete, in many become the dominant technology forcapabilities needed at an affordable areas video will increasingly become large-scale data retention have not been borne out. In many cases, users are re-There’s little question that tape’s role in backup has continued alizing that an intelligent file systemto decline, but tape as a storage medium is far from dead. The and the latest tape storage technology can provide equivalent, or even bet- ever-increasing volume and value of unstructured data has ter, performance at a lower cost. Mov-brought greater attention to the importance of preserving and ing forward, therefore, enterprises willprotecting this data in a robust, low-cost archive and, as noted primarily deploy object storage as theabove, tape is still the best technology for long-term retention, basis for their private clouds, with tape maintaining its role as the optimal tech- with significant advances in performance, capacity and nology for long-term, low-cost archive ecosystem integration being introduced every few years. of large-scale unstructured data.56 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK FEATURETale of the tape: A story entails, companies are recognizing the 4K video presents challengesthat’s far from ending need to extend this approach to the cloud in terms of not only much services they buy. A key challenge, larger file sizes but alsoThere’s little question that tape’s role however, will be linking their public in backup has continued to decline, clouds – and private clouds – together much higher data rates – thebut tape as a storage medium is far from so they can seamlessly provision cloud ability to ingest and deliver 4Kdead. The ever-increasing volume and resources and move workloads among data in a smooth, predictivevalue of unstructured data has brought the clouds. Nobody wants to return to agreater attention to the importance of world of storage silos and the manage- stream without droppingpreserving and protecting this data in a ment problems this would entail. As a frames or creating otherrobust, low-cost archive and, as noted result, organizations will increasingly distortions is often beyond theabove, tape is still the best technology look for storage and data management capabilities of existing storagefor long-term retention, with significant solutions that are not only multi-site butadvances in performance, capacity and also multi-cloud. In addition, they will infrastructures.ecosystem integration being introduced begin to look to the cloud as the locationevery few years. That’s why organiza- where their data management tools can for video that can integrate into the ex-tions dealing with massive amounts of be hosted for a multi-site environment. isting infrastructure.unstructured data – in genomics, aca-demic research, video surveillance and Video resolution for the new HPC: Adapting to newentertainment, to name just a few exam- year demandsples – will continue to make tape a keypart of their storage infrastructure and 4K video is not new. Cinemas began With the advent of clustered com-why even enterprises that have vowed projecting in 4K in 2011, and Netflix puting becoming common into move away from tape will find them- began streaming some shows in 4K two nearly every enterprise, organizationsselves reversing course. At the same years ago. However, while much of the are rapidly creating more data that theytime, as large public cloud providers ex- media and entertainment industry has want to use strategically to make betterpand their role as major storage players moved to 4K and even begun looking and faster business decisions – for ex-and compete to drive down pricing, they beyond to higher resolution video, adop- ample, regarding new investments, morewill increase their reliance on tape to tion of 4K in other markets has been efficient operations, higher product qual-make their business models work – yes, relatively slow. One of the main reasons ity or improved customer service. As aalthough hidden behind the clouds, tape why is that enterprises are still strug- result, enterprises are increasingly look-has long been used in this realm because gling to figure out how they can manage ing to the high-performance computingthe economics simply can’t be beat. this type of data. 4K video presents chal- industry for best practices and technolo- lenges in terms of not only much larger gies to provide the performance, capacityAvoiding cloudy islands file sizes but also much higher data rates and data management capabilities needed – the ability to ingest and deliver 4K at this new scale.HPC providers can helpIndustry analyst firm IDC forecasts data in a smooth, predictive stream with- enterprises to integrate open source ini- that IT infrastructure spending for out dropping frames or creating other tiatives, determine how to leverage low-public and private cloud environments distortions is often beyond the capabili- cost hardware platforms in the most opti-will increase at compound annual ties of existing storage infrastructures. mal way and simplify the management ofgrowth rates of approximately 19% and With video taking on a much larger role the data in a single namespace with sim-10%, respectively, from 2015 to 2020. in the enterprise (as noted in an earlier ple tiering. However, it’s essential that theAs more data moves to the public cloud, prediction), organizations will increas- HPC industry move beyond its traditionalexpect to see greater adoption of a dual- ingly need to address this gap. The key focus on binary data and account for thecloud vendor policy – just as enterprises to doing so without replacing the entire tremendous growth of richer unstructuredmaintain at least two sources for critical storage infrastructure will be leveraging data.infrastructure components to avoid ven- high-performance solutions optimizeddor lock-in and the loss of flexibility this 1 Business Insider Intelligence SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 57 CMYK
CMYKFEATURE Analyzer Underpins Growth ofContainer Inspection CompanyAfter a career as a customs officer in by the human nose, and they can suffer from cross-sensitive but Wim says, “Some reactions by interfering substances.the Netherlands, Wim gases are odourless and “Technologies such as PID-detec- tors respond to a wide variety of organicvan Tienen was well some have a high odour compounds, but they are not selective and are unable to detect commonly foundaware of the toxic gas detection threshold, substances with high ionisation poten- tials such as 1.2-dichloroethane and for-hazards presented by which means that you maldehyde.” Wim does not, therefore, believe that traditional measurementsome freight containers, can only smell the sub- techniques are the best approach for cov- ering all risks. “In order to test for theso in 2009 he started a stance in high concen- most common gases, it would be neces- sary to utilise a large number of tubescompany, Van Tienen trations; ethylene oxide for every container, but this would still risk failing to detect other compoundsMilieuadvies B.V., of- for example, is com- and would be very expensive,” he warns.fering gas analysis and Wim Van Tienen monly used as a ster- It is possible to speciate organic compounds when using a Gas Chroma-safety advice. The com- ilant in relation to med- tograph, but the number of compounds that can be tested is limited, and the usepany grew quickly and now employs 23 ical devices. It is extremely toxic and has of a GC necessitates frequent calibration with expensive standard gases.”staff. Wim attributes a large part of this a low TLV limit of 0.5ppm. However the Simultaneous multigassuccess to the advanced FTIR gas detec- odour threshold limit of ethylene oxide analysistion and analysis technology upon which is 500ppm, so detection with instrumen- As a result of the problems associated with traditional gas detection tech-the company’s services depend. tation is essential.” niques, Wim was keen to find an alterna- tive technology and in 2013 he becameBackground The wide variety of potential con- aware of portable FTIR multigas analyz- taminants represents a technological ers from the Finnish company GasmetIt has been estimated that there are challenge to those responsible for test- Technologies. “The Gasmet DX4040 ap- more than 17 million shipping con- ing, because if testers seek to detect peared to be the answer to our prayers,” Wim says, “The instrument is able to bothtainers in the world, and at any time specific gases, they risk failing to detect detect and measure hundreds of com- pounds simultaneously; with this tech-about one third of them are on ships, other compounds. It is also not practical nique all inventoried high risk substances, such as ethylene oxide and formaldehyde,trucks, and trains. Over a single year, the to test every single container, so logical are always measured in real-time.total number of container trips has been procedures must be established in orderestimated to be around 200 million. to minimise risks. The air quality inside containers var- Gas detection andies enormously, depending on the goods, measurementthe packing materials, transit time, tem-perature, humidity and the possible pres- In 2009, when Wim first establishedence of fumigants. Consequently, many the company, container gas detectioncontainers contain dangerous levels of was carried out with traditional fieldtoxic gases and represent a major threat measurement techniques (gas detectionto port and transport workers, customs sensors and tubes). “This approach wasofficials, warehouse men, store employ- complicated, costly and time-consum-ees and consumers. It is therefore es- ing, and it was impossible to cover allsential that risks are assessed effectively risks,” he says, “With sensors and tubes,before entry is permitted. only a limited number of compounds can Solvent vapours and most fumi- be measured specifically. Furthermore,gants, whilst harmful, can be detected the accuracy of detection tubes is poor58 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK FEATURE “With the help of Peter Broersma Testing with Gasmet FTI Ranalyser plete, it is important that the containerfrom Gasmet’s distributor Reaktie, a is unloaded promptly, because the gasesspecial library of over 300 gases was de- Container management involved will re-accumulate quickly inveloped for our container monitoring ap- a closed container, resulting in the needplication, and 8 Gasmet DX4040 FTIR The need for container gas testing is for repeat testing.instruments are now employed by our driven by employers’ duty of careteam of gas testing specialists.” for employees, which is embedded in With the benefit of many years of international health and safety regula- experience, Wim estimates that around The major advantage of the Gasmet tions. Companies receiving containers 10% of containers contain toxic gases.FTIR analyzers is the simultaneous mul- must investigate whether employees that “This means that hundreds of thousandstigas analysis capability. However Wim open or enter containers, may be ex- of containers are travelling the world,says, “Our testing work is now much posed to the dangers of suffocation, in- representing a major risk to anyone thatfaster, efficient and cost-effective, not toxication, poisoning, fire or explosion. might enter or open them, so it is vitalleast because the analyzers are small, In order for employers to protect staff that effective testing strategies are inlightweight, relatively simple to run, and from these hazards, a risk assessment place wherever that risk exists.”no calibration is required other than a is necessary, coupled with an effectivequick daily zero check with Nitrogen.” plan to categorise and monitor container “FTIR gas analysis has benefited flows. “This is how we develop an effec- this work enormously. For us, the main Van Tienen Milieuadvies also em- tive testing strategy,” Wim explains, “If a advantages are speed and peace of mindploys a fully trained and highly qualified flow of containers from the same source – we are now able to test more contain-chemist, Tim Gielen, who is able to con- containing the same goods and packing ers per day, and by testing for such aduct in-depth analysis of recorded FTIR materials is found to be safe, the num- large number of target compounds, wespectra when necessary. This may in- ber of containers being tested within that are able to dramatically lower the risks tovolve comparing results with Nist refer- flow can be reduced. Similarly, if toxic staff. The speed with which we are nowence spectra for over 5000 compounds. gases are identified regularly in a con- able to test containers, coupled with the tainer flow, the frequency of testing will negligible requirement for service, cali- Most of the gases that are detected be increased.” bration and consumables, means that theand measured by FTIR analyzers are ongoing cost of monitoring is minimal.cargo related. Wim says, “Off-gassing Once a container has been found toduring shipment is the greatest problem, contain toxic levels of a gas or gas- “Van Tienen combines the Gasmetproducing VOCs such as Toluene, Xy- es, it is necessary for that container DX4040 measurements with risk analy-lenes, MEK, 1.2-dichloroethane, blowing to be ‘de-gassed’ which is a service sis, which provides the best protectionagents such as isopentane, and butanes that Van Tienen Milieuadvies pro- for staff responsible for opening con-from the packing materials and products. vides. The process involves fitting a tainers. We have LRQA certification for powerful ventilator to the door and the procedures that we have developed “Formaldehyde, which evaporates capturing the gases with activated to demonstrate compliance with occupa-from glued pallets, is most commonly carbon. Once degassing is com- tional health and safety legislation.found. On the other hand, less frequentlyfound fumigants, such as sulfuryldif- “Risk analysis provides cost reduc-luoride and hydrogen cyanide are also al- tion for our clients, due to the fact thatways monitored with our FTIR analyzers.” measurement frequencies in safe flows can be reduced significantly. Root cause Container Testing analysis is also part of our risk analysis.” Looking forward Wim believes that the use of Gasmet FTIR will expand rapidly around the world as the risks as- sociated with containers become better understood, and as employers become more aware of the advantages of the technology. SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 59 CMYK
CMYKAPPLICATION/ CASE STUDY Porthcawl’s RNLI; Improving Education andSaving Lives with Network Camera TechnologyWith the highest rate of lifeboat By further educating the public Porthcawl RNLI can utilise cutting callouts in the UK for 2015, in- and reducing the number of visitors edge technology, providing access tonovative technology from Axis Com- during dangerous periods, the total weather metrics, tide activity, condi-munications is being utilised to help cost of installation would be covered tions monitoring and more. With 10xeducate the public on the dangers of through the prevention of only two optical zoom and autofocus capabili-the sea, aiding in reducing lifeboat launches – ensuring the safety of both ties, the RNLI decided the camera waslaunches and overall costs the crew and public. RNLI statistics the stand-out choice due to its weather for 2015 show that 44.4 per cent of resilience, providing 24/7 surveillance Porthcawl’s RNLI station aims to lifeboat launches in 2015 were due capabilities and excellent image qual-improve education and safety around to persons in distress – either ashore, ity, day and night.the water with the implementation of offshore, or with manual pleasure craftinnovative surveillance technology Ian Stroud, retired Deputy Launch Authority at Porthcawl RNLI, states,Axis Communications assists Porthcawl RNLI in educating the public on the dangers of the “One of the most significant tasks a sea Credit: Steve Jones/ Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat station must undertake is ob- serving sea conditions to make judg-from Swansea-based PC1 and Axis such as surfboards or kayaks. ments on the equipment lifeboat op-Communications, the market leader in The camera points directly at one erators will need. We wanted a viewnetwork video. With high tourism lev- of the pier as it is such an importantels and fast-shifting tides, the instal- of Porthcawl’s highest risk areas – the landmark. This is viewable by mem-lation at Porthcawl pier provides an pier. During storms and rough weather bers of the public, who can alert theonline live-stream of conditions. This conditions, visitors are in danger of lifeboat station if they see someone inensures visitors are prepared for the being swept out to sea by tides reach- distress.”conditions they will face, minimising ing up to 7 knots (8mph). The instal-the necessity of lifeboat launches and lation of the AXIS Q1775-E Fixed Speaking on the installation, Gra-significantly reducing overall costs. Network Camera, combined with a ham Thomas, IT & Online Project high-tech weather installation, ensures Manager at PC1 states, “We installed a weather station and connected the installation to YouTube, allowing the public and lifeboat staff to view real- time images and accurate weather re- ports – including tide times. The sta- tion will soon receive a superfast fiber connection, allowing for a further up- grade of the system to take full advan- tage of the camera’s HD capabilities. We can then look at running an addi- tional camera; one looking at the pier and another focusing on the coastal de- fence where waves crash up to 300 feet in the air.”60 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK APPLICATION/ CASE STUDY Hanwha Techwin Europe Sparkle for Atasay JewelleryA leading jewellery manufacturer in Turkey has awarded a contract to Hanwha Techwin Europe toprovide high definition Samsung Wisenet video surveillance cameras to help protect customers, staff and merchandise at its outlets located throughout the countryAtasay Jewellery has been a leader cameras will be installed in a phased “We have supplied video surveil- of the Turkish jewellery manu- programme which will be completed lance solutions from Hanwha Techwin,facturing sector for three generations. during the course of 2017. These in- (previously known as Samsung Tech-Founded in 1937, it has 126 stores in clude 200 Wisenet Lite 2MP SND- win), for many other projects and we41 cities, including all major shopping L6083RP domes equipped with IR are therefore very pleased Atasay Jew-malls, high streets and airports, making illuminators. Other camera models be- ellery accepted the recommendation toit the biggest jewellery chain in Turkey. ing deployed include the Wisenet 2MP single source all the cameras and re- SNO-L6083RP bullet cameras and the cording devices from them,” said Mrs The contract awarded to Han- Wisenet SNF-7010F 3MP 360-degree Handan Anar, “We worked closely inwha Techwin Europe, which was won (1080P) camera. partnership with Nemesis Elektronikagainst stiff competition from a number and Hanwha Techwin’s locally basedof other well known security brands, Depending on the cameras in- pre sales team to ensure that the mostalso includes for the provision of cam- stalled at each location, the captured suitable combination of cameras waseras to monitor activity at the compa- images will be recorded on either a specified for all the required locationsny’s headquarters in Istanbul. 16 channel Wisenet Lite SRN-1673SP throughout Atasay Jewellery HQ and NVR or award winning SRN-4000 branches.” The installation of the cameras is NVRs.being carried out in phases by Nem-esis Elektronik, one of Turkey’s largestsystems integrators, who sourced themfrom NFS Teknoloji, Hanwha Tech-win’s distribution partner in Turkey. “The cameras are replacing old an-alogue models which have come to theend of their useful life,” said Mrs Han-dan Anar, Deputy General Manager forNFS Teknoloji, “In addition to beingable to capture high definition images,the client also wanted to benefit fromthe advantages offered by the latest IPnetwork video surveillance technology,including the ability of senior manage-ment, security personnel and area man-agers to remotely access live images orrecorded video from the company’s HQor via smartphones whilst they are onthe road.” A total of 250 Samsung Wisenet SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 61 CMYK
CMYKAPPLICATION/ CASE STUDYVIVOTEK Announces Robust Anti-Ligature Corner Dome Camera for Correctional EnvironmentsVIVOTEK introduces its two latest holding cells, psychiatric wards, mental shock detection and advanced tampering anti-ligature corner dome network hospitals, and correctional institutions, detection in case cameras suffer attack.cameras with the fixed lens CD8371-HN- and can both reduce the possibility of Thanks to two-way audio and a built-inVF2 and vari-focal lens CD8371-HNTV. self-harm and simultaneously protect the microphone, sound can also be clearlyBoth 3-megapixel corner dome network safety of institutional staff. monitored and recorded up to 5 meters.cameras feature an anti-grip design, ro- Fully aware of the growing need for As professional day and night cam-bust IK10+ housing and built-in invisible indoor surveillance of critical environ- eras, the CD8371-HNVF2 and CD8371-940nm IR illuminators, undetectable by ments, VIVOTEK has developed the HNTV feature built-in 940nm IR illumi-the human eye. VIVOTEK corner dome CD8371-HNVF2 and CD8371-HNTV nators effective up to 10 meters whichcameras are specially designed for high to meet the challenges of this demand- operate completely invisible and guar-security environments such as prisons, ing field. With anti-ligature edges, the antee security in total darkness. These camera can prevent against self-harm cameras also adopt WDR Pro, which and even suicide. Designed to be in- captures both dark and bright areas of stalled in the upper corner of a cell, the an image and combines the differences corner dome cameras also allow secu- to create a highly realistic representation rity officers to see any event in cells, of the original scene. Furthermore, they with wide angle horizontal FOV (up also deploy SNV (Supreme Night Vis- to 108°) and vertical FOV (up to 79°). ibility) technology to ensure high quality Moreover, each devise is armed with a images even under low-light conditions. robust vandal-proof IK10+ rated and This superior visibility further enables weather-proof IP66 rated housing, ena- the cameras to eliminate unexpected in- bling the camera’s body to withstand cidents and to deliver high-level security water and protect against vandalism or around the clock to areas of critical im- tampering. They are also equipped with portance.Gemalto and IER Create the Complete Self-Service Airport Experience for TravellersGemalto and IER have teamed up to create Gemalto and IER Fly to there were 3.8 billion passengers and the tions to optimize the flow of passengersGate, an end-to-end self-service airport International Air Transport Association while guaranteeing stringent security.experience for travellers. (IATA*) expects this to double by 2035. This means that the industry and author- Gemalto and IER Fly to Gate an- Airport travel is booming; in 2016, ities will need to deploy automated solu- swers the growing need for a self-service experience that takes travellers smoothly62 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK APPLICATION/ CASE STUDYfrom their home to the departure gate. virtually all traveller handling processes ● Fly to Gate provides secure biom-A typical Gemalto and IER Fly to Gate automatic. By putting the passenger in etric authentication from check-indeparture solution gives the traveller control of their airport experience, Ge- to boarding.the choice between mobile check-in or malto and IER’s joined-up approach re-self-service kiosks and includes bag duces queueing, as well as the stress and ● A combination of hardware anddrop points, border control, security and strain associated with air travel. Airports software automates documentboarding gates. and airlines also benefit from the en- and ID verification processes for hanced customer experience, with trav- airports and airlines. This innovative offer combining ellers enjoying more free time in leisureIER’s self-service equipment and servic- and retail facilities. ● Compliant to government require-es with Gemalto’s border management ments including biometrics, it pro-solutions opens a swift and secure biom- Maxime Boulvain, CEO at IER said, vides stringent security for immi-etric pathway through the airport. “For airports and airlines alike, the op- gration. portunities created by strong growth in Gemalto and IER Fly to Gate sup- passenger numbers go hand in hand with President of Government at Gemaltoports multimodal biometric verification the challenges of more stringent border said, “The appetite for automated, self-including facial recognition, robust doc- and security checks. This new partner- service travel experiences is already evi-ument verification and straightforward ship between IER and Gemalto squares dent in the success of electronic travelintegration with immigration systems, the circle, utilizing world-class automa- authorization, online check-in and auto-enabling rigorous standards of security tion techniques to improve customer sat- mated border eGates. For the first time,and outstanding operational efficiency isfaction, implement consistent identity Gemalto and IER Fly to Gate offers afor airports and airlines. and document verification procedures, chance to reap the full benefits of this and maximize commercial revenues.” trend, working with leading partners The solution offers complete flexi- whose solutions have been proven in nu-bility to meet individual airport operator Frédéric Trojani, Executive Vice merous deployments.”requirements, and the potential to make * Source IATA - October 2016 Safran Identity & Security to ModernizeMexico’s Multi-Biometric identification systemSafran Identity & Security has been unique identity by detecting false or dou- Safran has supported INE with its awarded a five-year contract by the ble-identity cases in real time. It uses both multi-biometric system since 2005. TheNational Electoral Institute of Mexico fingerprint and facial recognition to help latest contract comprises the moderniza-(INE) for its multi-biometric identifica- ensure that each Mexican citizen is regis- tion of the system with the latest biomet-tion system and related services. tered only once in the national voter rolls. ric technology and an upgrade from 2 to With this new contract, INE con- “As an autonomous public entity responsible for organizing federal elec-firms its trust in Safran to conform and tions, we need to ensure the trustworthiness of the process. For more thanupdate the Mexican national voter reg- 10 years, Safran has proven it fulfills this demanding requirement. By choos-istry that enables fair and efficient elec- ing the world leader in biometric technology, INE is making sure it is welltions. prepared for the future with state of the art technology.” As one of the world’s largest systems – René Miranda Jaimesof its kind, the multi-biometric identifi- Executive Director, Electoral Federal Registry, INEcation system ensures each voter has a SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 63 CMYK
CMYKAPPLICATION/ CASE STUDY 10 fingerprint match- van Meeteren, EVP of Safran Identity ing. The new system & Security’s Government Identity So- will be able to register lutions Division added, “We are very 113 million fingerprint proud to continue our longstanding re- captures and portrait lationship and our support for INE and images. These will be to bring our in-depth experience to Mex- matched against the ico’s biometric identification system. largest database in the With proven experience for large-scale region. Safran’s so- projects like this, as well as in India, lution is designed to Kenya, Colombia, Peru and Chile, we support up to 120,000 can make a direct contribution to ena- transactions per day. bling an accurate and smooth democrat- ic national voting process.” Jessica WesterouenSurveon Safeguards City in Southern Taiwanwith Thousands of Highly Reliable CamerasThe police unit in southern Taiwan has adopted 4000+ Surveon IP cameras, the integration and installa- veillance, Surveon CAM2441SC notcameras for a city surveillance applica- tion are also obstacles to overcome. To only featured with professional func-tion. To ensure the protection on lives resolves these issues, Surveon fulfilled tions including HDR (High Dynamicand properties of citizens, the police the project requirement with 3000 cam- Range) and ROI (Region of Interest),unit in southern Taiwan planned to up- eras which were fully compatible with but also supported offline recordinggrade its inner city surveillance system the 3rd-party VMS solution, giving cus- that automatically stores the video tothat needs to be fully integrated with tomer an easy integrated option for the the SD card during downtime and re-the control center, branches, sub-station case. Moreover, with industrial-grade sends the video to the NVR when thejunctions and the existing IT infrastruc- components, the cameras remained in network is recovered to compensateture. As a result, Surveon’s 3 megapixel good condition for a few years with an the limited bandwidth issue that mightcamera offered not only high image average failure rate of less than 0.03%, be encountered in outdoor installationquality and good low light performance, also reducing a huge maintenance cost and monitoring.but also came with extremely low fail- for partner.ure rate, ensuring all traffic on the roads “Surveon is one of the few manu-and streets can be well-monitored. However, due to some accidents facturers bringing truly end-to-end occurring a few years ago, the police proven solutions with in-house design High reliability has been a top con- unit in southern Taiwan was in need and manufacturing to ensure the bestcern when it comes to challenges faced to replace damaged security equip- quality, and it has answered our de-in city surveillance. Besides, due to the ment in the area. Once again, Surveon manding needs for city surveillance.existing IT infrastructure and a large provided more than 1200 cameras to Above all, the low failure rate of thegeographic coverage with thousands of help rebuild the security system for cameras is really impressive,” said the the citizens. Designed for city sur- city surveillance project manager.64 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK APPLICATION/ CASE STUDYPhoenix Police Secure Multi-city SportingEvents with Open Platform Video Management Milestone IP video plays central role in bringing together systems and agencies for security, visibility and crowd management during regional eventsMilestone Systems is the solution downtown, and The department has already imple- of choice for the Phoenix, Ari- provided our peo- mented lessons learned during the ini-zona, Police Department after success- ple with real-time tial events, applying them to the collegefully securing several major national info on exactly the football championship held there, assporting events in 2015. Coordination best course to miti- well as the national college basketballinvolved multiple cities and government gate a situation,” tournament.agencies over the events that drew more said Tyre, “Withthan half a million people to the Phoe- this allocation of “We’ve worked out many of the ear-nix/ Glendale/ Scottsdale area. Mile- resources, we were lier kinks in communication and respon-stone provided the flexibility needed for able to locate indi- siveness,” said Tyre, “Everyone on thisthis combined effort to manage crowds, viduals and assess team worked hard to build relationshipsminimize incidents and keep the general situations quickly and improve capabilities. We can an-public safe. and effectively ticipate what’s needed and gain traction through the Mile- well before the events get started.” Working with a grant from the De- stone interface topartment of Homeland Security (DHS) the cameras.” This Phoenix PD technology solu-and other funding sources, Jason Tyre, a tion for the Public Safety Sector wonmember of the Phoenix Police Depart- During the week of the events in an STE Gold Innovation Award in 2016,ment, the Homeland Defense Bureau downtown Glendale, the city of Phoenix which was announced at the Securedand the Arizona Counter Terrorism In- hosted a variety of activities including Cities event sponsored by SecurityIn-formation Center (ACTIC), headed up a large concerts. These shows drew large foWatch.com, Security Technology Ex-team that devised a comprehensive secu- audiences resulting in significant crowd ecutive and Security Dealer & Integratorrity solution. Milestone XProtect VMS buildup. Phoenix PD had to address a magazines.was at the heart of the operation. variety of incidents, such as pickpockets, lost children, alcohol-related violations Tyre and his team based operations and suspicious packages. Milestone Mo-at the multi-agency coordination center bile enabled officers on the street to view(MACC), a dedicated command center and push video on their phones and tab-where officers monitored cameras, shar- lets for appropriate and fast response.ing information with federal authorities,transit officials, city and county police, With Milestone, Tyre and his teamfire departments and other security offi- also had a solution that allowed them tocials. There was a dedicated network fib- monitor real-time calls for service. Theyer path between Phoenix, Glendale and were able to locate police vehicles acrossScottsdale, which Tyre and Phoenix PD the entire security perimeter, plottingSergeant Anthony Jones cite as a critical camera locations throughout the area.factor in facilitating the flow of informa- They could click on a camera view in thetion among the cities and agencies. Milestone Smart Wall and immediately see the video feed from that location. “We tracked all sorts of incidents SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 65 CMYK
CMYKAPPLICATION/ CASE STUDYRenewable Energy Creates NewChallenges for Fire Prevention A comprehensive fire protection concept keeps the transformer substation safe at the Riffgat wind farmFire brigades are relatively helpless tection as well as protective systems like the central hub of the entire offshore when it comes to burning wind fuses or circuit breakers. Fortunately, facility. A severe malfunction or even aturbines. Standard training often won’t there are ways to comprehensively pro- fault would bring the wind park’s pro-suffice: the turbine towers are so tall tect the wind park’s most important tech- duction to a complete standstill. Accord-that an aerial ladder and conventional nical installations – such as the electric ingly, maintaining the functioning of theextinguishing methods are out of the power substation and supply platform transformer substation was given veryquestion. Falling rotor blades and burn- – from fire risks. Fire detection at the high priority in project planning.ing parts pose such a great danger to earliest possible stage, combined withthe emergency workers that a burning systems for active fire prevention and The control rooms, air conditioningwindmill gondola is normally handled various extinguishing methods can pro- equipment and batteries constitute theas follows: an extensive area around the vide a complete protection scheme and main risk of fire breaking out due to theturbine is cordoned off to allow a simple ensure that the equipment will be pre- great number of various electrical com-controlled burn-off. The wind turbine is served and kept in good working order. ponents they contain. Such areas placethen a total loss – a harsh financial blow special requirements on fire detection infor the investors. Fire-fighting that would The risk analysis terms of detection sensibility, makingbe easy on the mainland would be out of conventional point-type detectors un-the question offshore. The offshore tur- An offshore wind farm forms a suitable for the various room conditions.bines are normally unmanned. Techni- closed power supply system in the And if worst comes to worst, extinguish-cians are only there a few days each year middle of the sea. In order to channel the ing water and foam cannot be used into conduct maintenance and repair work. energy generated by the individual wind these areas, because they require theThe fire prevention is limited to the use turbines and feed it to the transformer transformer substation to be shut down.of systems for lightning and surge pro- substation at sea, all of the wind farm’s turbines must be connected to one an- “We provided the complete fire pre- vention solution for the Riffgat wind other via sea cable. farm power transformer substation. This In total, nearly 25 has the tremendous advantage that eve- km of sea cable in rything really is optimally co-ordinated. various power lev- You cannot take a chance that could els was laid for data damage or destroy a multimillion Euro transmission and project like Riffgat in the event of a mal- control of the Riff- function,” says Dipl.-Ing. Michael Kind. gat turbines, which all ultimately con- The customer verge at the trans- former substation. Providing climate-friendly power since February 2014, the 30 wind The transformer turbines at the Riffgat offshore wind substation is thus farm. At its heart is the 36 m tall trans-66 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK APPLICATION/ CASE STUDYformer substation, which contains all the sampling smoke detec-technical equipment – as well as a state-of-the-art fire protection solution. tion system. A total of Located 15 km north-west from the 34 units of the very earlyisland of Borkum, the wind farm (a jointproject between the Oldenburg-based smoke detection systemenergy and telecommunications com-pany EWE and the ENOVA Group) gets were installed in the vari-its name from the shipping route of thesame name in the southernNorth Sea, the ous sectors to continu-‘gateway to the reef.’ Costing € 450 mil-lion, the facility with an output of 108 ously sample the interiorMW supplies roughly 120,000 house-holds with climate-friendly power. For air. The TITANUS® opti-this purpose, 30 Siemens SWT-2.6-120wind power plants with an output of 3.6 cal detector has especiallyMW each and a height of 150 m wereerected on a surface of roughly 6 km². high sensitivity and reacts A cable connection of roughly 80 significantly faster thankm and 155 kV, known as the exportline, ultimately delivers the power from conventional pointtypethe electrical substation on the generat-ing side to the transformer substation detectors – and there areon the mainland, from which the powercan be fed into the German 220kV grid. no false alarms in the pro-The project engineers from the ENOVAGroup came upon WAGNER while cess. If a fire is detected,searching for a partner to establish andimplement a fire protection concept: FirExting® gas extin-“The fact that we offer a broad spectrumof products ranging from highly sensi- guishing technology uses 400 kg of nitrogen in cylinders for quick release in tentive fire detection and gas extinguishing nitrogen to reduce the areas with areas between 10 and 100 m²systems to fire prevention, combinedwith decades of experience along with it, oxygen content in the room to 13.8 % the system, like control rooms, air-con-quickly persuaded EWE and ENOVA,”says Michael Kind, Head of the WAG- vol. This takes away the fire’s supply of ditioning equipment and batteries, canNER Group’s Hamburg/ Hanover branchoffice. oxygen, suffocating it. A total of roughly be reliably protected from fire damage.The solution 400 kg of nitrogen is kept on hand at theDetection, quick release transformer substation in 140 l cylinders Continuous monitoringand maintenance – the fireprotection concept in a to perform the quick release. from the mainlandnutshell Since an extinguishing system can In order to ensure that no incident atAt the heart of the fire protection only extinguish for a certain period of the transformer substation goes un- installation is the TITANUS® air time and the extinguishing agent will noticed, all fire prevention equipment is have to be replaced for the next use, integrated into the VisuLAN® risk man- the OxyReduct® fire prevention system agement system. All messages from the is installation in addition to offset this TITANUS® air sampling smoke detec- circumstance. In order to prevent a fire tors, such as alert alarms, pre-alarms and from smouldering on or reigniting after main alarms in dual detector dependen- the gas extinguishing system conducts cy are recorded here and trigger specific its quick release, the OxyReduct® fire actions defined ahead of time. The alert prevention system maintains the re- from the info alarm, for example, is trig- duced oxygen content at a low level gered distinctly before the main alarm until the risk of the fire re-emerging goes off. The personnel on the mainland can be ruled out. Since the system can are thereby informed at an early stage, extract the nitrogen required for this before a fire can even cause malfunc- purpose from the room’s air on its own tions. This is a valuable time advantage using membrane technology, the low in serious situations. In addition, the oxygen level in the protected area can system records all incidents arising in be maintained as long as necessary – connection with the fire prevention sys- even over multiple days in the event of tem. This means that VisuLAN® can also an emergency. provide valuable information in the af- This means that areas equipped with termath of a fire. SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 67 CMYK
CMYKAPPLICATION/ CASE STUDY3xLOGIC Thermal Cameras Keep HyattGuns One Step Ahead of the Bad Guys Thermal technology and 24/7 monitoring key to keeping guns out of wrong handsHyatt Guns, the largest his clear security goals. movement and calls the po- gun speciality store “Our camera feeds go straight to the lice. We were using regularin the US, has deployed video surveillance but it3xLOGIC thermal cameras Sonitrol monitoring company, that gives was no good at night. Ther-to significantly increase se- us the edge. The way the bad guys are mal cameras are a great pre-curity for the store. Sonitrol doing crime, they know after breaking in vention tool.”Carolinas installed the ther- that they have a number of minutes be-mal cameras and oversees fore the police arrive. Thermal cameras “Gun stores are a high-video monitoring of the with around-the-clock monitoring give priority target for crime,cameras and other on-going us a timing edge,” explained Hyatt. and we wanted the best sys-needs. tem available. In the fire- The 3xLOGIC thermal cameras arms industry, part of our li- Hyatt Guns, located were installed at Hyatt Guns in June censing requirement is thatin Charlotte, NC, features 2016, “We’ve had numerous positive we have to be responsiblemore than 7,000 guns in stock on any alarms, Sonitrol Carolinas confirms business people and not let any of thesegiven day, making it the largest special- guns out of our store without proper vet-ty gun shop in the United States. After ting. We’ve got a huge responsibility toopening its doors in 1959, its been in make sure these guns do not get into thethe same location and remains a family wrong hands.”business to this day with three genera- “We’re very satisfied with the cur-tions of the Hyatt family working there. rent system. When the cameras trigger, I get the call too, and I can help prevent Larry Hyatt chose 3xLOGIC cam- false alarms. We need to keep the falseeras to increase surveillance capability alarms to a minimum so we can help thefor his shop’s perimeter and surrounding police increase their effectiveness andreal estate. “I don’t want a picture of the efficiency. These thermal cameras are aguy that broke into my store, I want to great product, I can sleep at night know-catch the guy,” said Hyatt in outlining ing we’re protected, and that they’re not going to call me unless it’s important. 3xLOGIC and Sonitrol Carolinas has saved me many a trip to the store at 3 am,” Hyatt concluded. The 3xLOGIC thermal cameras have served Hyatt Guns so well, they’re looking at expanding the number of thermal cameras to provide coverage to new areas around the store. That way, they are always staying one step ahead of the bad guys.68 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK APPLICATION/ CASE STUDYDelta Portable Vehicle Barriers Addedto Protect Mardi Gras AttendeesRecent vehicle tragedy at Mardi Gras emphasizes need for pedestrian protection at large eventsReacting to tragedies in Nice, France All-Star game. Miller explained that in rusalem and attempted at Ohio State, the and Berlin among others where certain situations, the portable barriers same results can be caused by an errantvehicles were used as weapons against are more efficient than current meas- driver as happened at a Farmer’s Marketlarge numbers of pedestrians, Delta Sci- ures. Instead of police officers using pa- in Santa Monica, Calif.”entific’s temporary vehicle barriers were trol cars to close streets, the barriers freeerected in New Orleans’ French Quar- officers to take care of other important The totally self-contained MP5000ster to restrict vehicle access to Bourbon police matters. Miller also stated that tow into position to control vehicle ac-Street during Mardi Gras. The barriers, the city intends to purchase more port- cess within 15 minutes. No excavationwhich were placed along cross streets able barriers to block additional French or sub-surface preparation are required.intersecting Bourbon, helped ensure no Quarter intersections. Ultimately, many Once positioned, the mobile barricadesvehicles had access to the heavily trave- of the moveable barriers will be replaced will unpack themselves by using hydrau-led walkway in their three locations as by permanent installations. lics to raise and lower the barriers offMardi Gras participants celebrated in their wheels. DC-powered pumps willthe Quarter. The barriers were raised “Unfortunately, obtaining extra ve- then raise or lower the barriers. Theseeach evening at 5 p.m. from February hicle protection has now become a fo- mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers22 through February 28 and lowered at cal point since an intoxicated driver in- carry a K8 rating (M40 ASTM rating),5 a.m. or earlier depending on crowds. jured at least 28 people when smashing stopping 7.5 ton (6400 Kg) vehiclesNew Orleans plans continue use of the into the Krewe of Endymion parade, the traveling 40 mph (64 kph).portable barriers during special events in largest at Mardi Gras, at one of the yetthe future. unprotected intersections this past Sat- Delta always keeps an inventory of urday, the 25th,” says Greg Hamm, Delta the MP5000s for purchase and quick de- According to Aaron Miller, New Scientific Vice President of Marketing livery at their manufacturing facility inOrleans’ director of homeland security and Sales, “We must remember that just Palmdale, Calif. In many cases, they areand preparedness, the three barriers were as a terrorist can use a vehicle as a weap- needed for events that come up quickly,towed into location just prior to the NBA on to harm many people quickly as in Je- such as politician or celebrity visits and other unexpected incidents.High End Automobile Dealership Innovateswith Morse Watchmans KeyBank® TouchAs the saying goes, “You only get one chance to make a first impres- effort to ensure the first impression is a ship is optimized for customer satisfac-sion” – and at Mercedes-Benz in Syd- good one. From the luxurious showroom tion in keeping with the brand identity.ney, Australia, management makes every to the state-of-the-art service bays, every detail throughout the three-story dealer- To safeguard this quality and level of service, management relies on a num- SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 69 CMYK
CMYKAPPLICATION/ CASE STUDYber of technology innovations including Keith McArdle, General Sales Manager, which keys out and when they are tothe Morse Watchmans KeyBank Touch Mercedes-Benz Sydney, “From its ease be returned. They can check the in-key management system. The system of use to the money saved in eliminating formation in real time on their PC asfeatures aesthetically attractive cabinets lost keys, it hits on all cylinders.” well as receiving an e-mail alert when a specific key – such as one for a highthat are used for storing and tracking KeyBank Touch cabinets for keys value automobile – has been accessedvehicle keys. They are located through- belonging to new and used cars are lo- or returned.out the facility and are connected on cated in the showroom and service de-the internal network. Every time a key partment, while high volume KeyBank Management can quickly auditcabinet is accessed to remove or return cabinets are installed in the warehouse the status or history of any vehiclea vehicle key, the activity is automati- and storage center. Keys are logged and custom reports provide insightcally recorded including the name of the into the system upon vehicle arrival at into model popularity, employee per-individual and the time and date of the the dealership and are then attached to formance and vehicle use. Key usageactivity. Only authorized users can ac- a locking device with a unique iden- information can also be analyzed forcess the cabinets and they can only take tification chip and secured in the key sales and marketing effectiveness, fur-keys they have been pre-programmed to cabinet. As the vehicle is moved about ther adding to its operational value.access. the facility, the system keeps track Sales staff can reserve a demo car of its location and, at all times, man- with the system or, with the KeyFind “Key control is vital in an automo- agement knows the location of every feature, quickly check to see whichbile dealership and our KeyBank Touch key registered in the system, who has automobiles are in and available for asystem more than meets our needs,” said demonstration or sale. A group release function lets management sequentially distribute keys for demo vehicles so they get equal use. “Convenience and feature-rich capabilities are key to the success of KeyBank Touch at the dealership,” said Fernando Pires, VP Sales and Market- ing, Morse Watchmans, “Together they increase the security and efficiency of the organization.”AMG Secures Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Hong Kong State of the Art Architecture with State of the Art SecurityAMG3700 drop and insert video and Ethernet transmission with AMG Panocam 360° IP camerasThe Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is a ing and facilities for expo centre, film wedding photos. The Kai Tak Cruise key icon in Hong Kong’s skyline. shoots, navy berthing, gala party ven- Terminal is one of the worlds’foremostArchitecturally and visibly stunning, ues and weddings. It even has land- cruise terminals. Designed by Fosterit features state of the art engineer- scaped gardens, much in demand for + Partners, the three storey building70 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK APPLICATION/ CASE STUDYfeatures light filled passenger and Sales Director of UniVision, Pe- availability which they could notservice areas, efficient passenger cir- ter Chan said, “In order to project as achieve. In some cases product sup-culation between drops-offs, waiting efficiently as possible, and cut down ply exceeded more than 3 months.halls, concourse, jaw-dropping views on camera numbers, the Governing AMG’s solution is more versatile andof Victoria Harbour and an impressive Departments mentioned above ap- is module based. The size format ofslew of amenities. proached us with the task, suggest- AMG’s units means that we have ad- ing the TC’s (total of 260) cameras ditional space in both the remote and Tony Man, Project Manager from would be shared by all three Govern- control locations. It was, therefore, anUniVision says, “The project was des- ing Departments. However, the other easy choice to use AMG’s Technolo-ignated the ‘Design, Supply, Deliv- Departments’ cameras were not to be gy. It’s much easier to consider designery, Install, Testing, Commissioning, shared with TC, as a reversal favour. enclosure requirements because mostWarranty and Maintenance of inter- The 620 cameras requested meant AMG items are interchangeable. Thisconnected Closed Circuit Television that we had to deploy servers to each is ideal for our projects. AMG also(CCTV) System at Kai Tak Cruise of the Governing Departments and set made their solution very competi-Terminal, for Hong Kong’s Cus- the right system privileges and install tive for mass purchase which is verytoms & Excise Department (C&ED,) firewalls so that the right camera(s), important. Unfortunately, in todays’Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), and the right users, can access the TC fierce market, customers seem toHong Kong Immigration Department cameras at any time by all approved care more about cost. The Price/ Per-(ImmD) and Tourist Commission departments. Using Fibre Optics for formance feature during installation,(TC).’ A bit of a mouthful when you the back bone, allowed high quality, the high standard of quality control,read it and on the surface you would real-time transmission of all signals, and simple installation made AMGthink this is simple, even though it is whilst utilising minimum numbers of ideal. The additional benefit of usinga large project. However, the truth is fibres and the ability to send videos as redundant loops for optical links is athat it soon turned out to have com- well as data signals from the cameras new opportunity for our end users. Onplicated requirements and the design for control of PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) to the back of this successful implemen-needed to allow different organisa- the control room.” tation at the Kai Tak Cruise terminaltions to access different aspects of the we will continue to promote AMG’sCCTV, independently of each other. Tony Man Explains, “We used technology further in the Hong KongEach had different credentials, which to work with another supplier of market as it adds uniqueness to ourexcludes each department from look- CCTV transmission technology, but system design.”ing at certain information.” we needed reliable support and stock Uniview Provided IP Cameras for CitySurveillance in Gangnam District, South KoreaGangnam District, which is lo- concentrated wealth and high standard Highlights cated in South Korea, is the third of living, which has been comparedlargest district and 4th most populated to cities such as Beverly Hills, Cali- 1. Omnibearing and multi-angle sur-district in Seoul. Both the Greater fornia. Uniview provided more than veillance at intersections, no deadGangnam Area and Gangnam itself 100 IP cameras for city surveillance in zone: In such a mass security systemare widely known for their heavily Gangnam District. like city surveillance, it is required to have dense distribution and wide SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 71 CMYK
CMYKAPPLICATION/ CASE STUDY range of surveillance points since public security etc. The cameras view 4MP motorized VF network cameras are the basic resources to used in city surveillance should meet IR bullet camera which supports obtain information. general standards, serve for vari- 2592x1520 resolution. The wide an- In Gangnam District, they used four ous event from different department gle of view is suitable for scenes in fixed lens cameras in the intersec- through VMS platforms, including city surveillance. The bullet camera tions to cover four different direc- emergency command, traffic acci- used latest HiSilicon H.265 DSP, tions, and a PTZ dome camera to dent review and large-scale parade. which can reduce up to 50% band- check details when an event hap- Uniview is one of ONVIF full mem- width but keep high image quality. pens. The dense distributed cameras bers and are involved in protocols The camera also supports U-code divided the city into grid, and moni- amendment meeting every year and which is an optimized deep compres- tor every corner with no dead zone. keep updating their devices to ensure sion technology released by Uniview. It2. Compatible to third party VMS: to have the latest version. can reduce up to 95% bandwidth and no City surveillance is a type of ap- 3. 4MP high resolution, smart func- details missing. U-code uses IRP (Intel- plication which integrates abundant tions supported: Gangnam District ligent Region Perception) to detect mo- services, such as traffic control and city surveillance project used Uni- tion in each frame so that scenes con- taining interesting information could be preserved while the other relatively stat- ic areas such as lawns and white walls could be squeezed to save storage. Moreover, the camera supports smart functions. For example, it has face detec- tion functions which has much lower false alarm rate than normal motion detection, which can save a lot of labor for security staff. It also supports de-focus detection and scene change detection and prevents criminals destroy devices. Till the end of 2016, Uniview’s city surveillance solution covered more than 500 cities in China.Carolina Hurricanes Turn to ExtremeNetworks to Elevate Fan ExperienceExtreme’s advanced end-to end solution connects fans and provides seamless Wi-Fi at PNC ArenaExtreme Networks, Inc. has an- (NHL) Carolina Hurricanes to de- NC. Leveraging the same technol- nounced a strategic relationship liver pervasive and secure high-den- ogy that powered Super Bowl LI,with the National Hockey League’s sity Wi-Fi at PNC Arena in Raleigh, the ‘most connected’ one-day event72 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK APPLICATION/ CASE STUDYin digital history, PNC’s network is “Extreme has been a standout partner throughout this pro-supported by 450 ExtremeWirelessaccess points (APs) that provide ject to help us meet our standard for Wi-Fi connectivity at PNCreliable mobile connectivity to ap- Arena. We wanted our fans to have access to a reliable networkproximately 20,000 fans without that would support their mobile needs and enable them to sharecompromising the view of the game their game experience with family and friends. With Extreme’sor experience. In addition, Extremeimplemented ExtremeManagement solution, we not only met this goal, but also had strong customerand ExtremeAnalytics to deliver re- support along the way. We believe that the Extreme Wi-Fi solu-al-time insights and maximize Wi-Fi tion will help PNC Arena stand out among other venues in ourperformance at PNC Arena.In today’s mobile-centric world, local market.”many sports organizations are chal- – Glenn Johnsonlenged to provide an in-arena fan VP of Information Technology,experience that capitalizes on the Gale Force Sports and Entertainmentlive excitement of the game, but alsomatches the conveniences of watch-ing at home. With Extreme’s soft- Wi-Fi deployment key the fan viewing experience.ware-driven wired and wireless solu- facts ● Wi-Fi that’s highly available andtion, fans at PNC Arena – which also ● Record breaking technology: accessible, at scale: Extreme’shosts concerts and Division 1 college The same Extreme solutions de- ExtremeSwitching™ solution isbasketball games – can now watch ployed at PNC Arena also helped dual connected through 10Gbpstheir favorite teams while seamlessly power the most connected one- Single Mode Fiber and Extremeconnecting to Wi-Fi to easily stream day event in digital history at x460-G2 switches in the IDF clos-content, check apps and post to social Super Bowl LI, where 11.8 tera- ets to Dual x670-G2 switches inmedia. The solution also improves bytes of data traversed the Wi-Fi the core so that traffic continuesthe Hurricanes’ game day operations network. to flow across the network, even inthrough support for ticketing and ● Hidden APs offer improved sta- the event of a single device failure.concessions. This is Extreme’s third dium aesthetics: Extreme en- ● Moving data to thousands ofNHL deployment, preceded by the sured that APs installed at the fans: On an event day, PNCDetroit Red Wings’ Joe Louis Arena 100 level were hidden behind the Arena, which can seat close toin 2015 and the Buffalo Sabres’ Key- façade and underneath drywall 20,000 people, consistently seesBank Center in 2016. panels to ensure no disruption to over 30 percent of their patrons concurrently connected to the re- “Extreme’s extensive experience in large-scale stadium and liable Wi-Fi network.arena deployments enabled to us to design a unique network that ● Proven growth and adoption:met the needs of PNC Arena and its fans. Our focus was on de- Since deploying Extreme’s wired and wireless solution, concurrentlivering powerful, reliable Wi-Fi without disrupting the aesthetics Wi-Fi users grew by approxi-of the arena. We look forward to working with the Carolina Hur- mately 10 percent, unique Wi-ricanes to help them provide their fans advanced Wi-Fi solutions Fi users grew by 15 percent and peak concurrent users for a singlethat deliver a superior fan experience.” event grew by 16 percent. These – John Brams statistics leverage data collectedDirector, The Americas, Hospitality Sports and Entertainment on a year-over-year basis, from fall 2015 to fall 2016. SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 73 CMYK
CMYKWHITE PAPER Security of ID and IoT Solutions By Marin Buck – Product Manager, LEGIC Identsystems AG.Introduction a SIM card, is excluded from the scope. a simple thermometer all of a sudden becomes a security critical componentThe well-known statement that there Increasing importance when it is connected to the internet. is no absolute security applies to of security Think of the cryptographic keys storedany technology used for security pur- in the thermometer for securing the com-poses. Compromising a security technol- Mobile ID munication, and how to make sure thatogy remains a question of time, cost and these keys are not compromised. A goodtechnological progress. However, the risk When enhancing a conventional system won’t fail because of a singleof a security breach can be significantly passive RFID solution with mo- temperature value, but when an attackerreduced by the correct application and bile ID, additional risks need to be con- achieves to manipulate a multitude ofcombination of suitable security meas- sidered. The mobile device, typically a sensor data, this would likely render yourures. In order to achieve a high security smartphone, has access to the Internet, system useless, or even move it into alevel, the entire system must be compre- which opens up the risk of remote at- dangerous state of operation.hensively examined and a variety of secu- tacks. Even though the mobile operatingrity measures must be considered. systems (e.g., Android, iOS) are contin- Hardware security uously improved, vulnerabilities remain. measures The following overview shows the As today’s mobile app has no access tosystem components of an Identification an SE, it has limited power to protect its The hardware-related security meas-(ID) or Internet of Things (IoT) solution. sensitive data, such as keys, ID-rights ures shall include the use of a cer-All components and their interconnec- and critical program code; and the ma- tified HSM by the management systemtions are possible points of attack and licious transfer of ID-rights to another and the use of a certified SE in the IoTneed to be protected. mobile device by cloning is a serious device. Furthermore, there shall be pro- concern. For mobile ID solutions, it is tection from physical access to certain Regarding the mobile app, this white vital to take these risks into considera- parts of the system infrastructure.paper discusses the security concerns tion (e.g., apply frequent key rolling towhen using BLE or HCE to communicate limit the impact of cloning). Hardware Security Modulewith the IoT device. Hence, the possibil- (HSM)ity of directly communicating via NFC to Internet of Things (IoT)the mobile phone’s Secure Element e.g., The use of an HSM by the manage- With the move from proprietary ment system allows for: connectivity among the system ● Secure key generation. components, such as field devices, sen- ● Secure key storage. sors, actuators and controllers, to inter- ● Secure execution of critical software, net-based connectivity in IoT systems, the risks for attack have multiplied and such as cryptographic algorithms. the threat for system invasion has ex- ● Secure authentication and communi- panded to remote locations. For example, cation (secure data).74 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK WHITE PAPERSecure Element (SE) Mobile ID example, to transfer configuration data from the management system to the IoTThe use of an SE in the IoT device al- As mentioned earlier, we consider mo- device. In this scenario, authentication is lows for: bile ID with BLE or HCE when the directly performed between the manage-● Secure key generation. mobile app has no access to a secure ele- ment system and the IoT device, and the● Secure key storage. ment. This is less of an issue if the smart- mobile device serves as tunnel only.● Secure execution of critical software, phone is online and connected to the man- agement system whenever mobile ID rights Key generation and such as cryptographic algorithms, need to be transferred to the IoT device. In distribution identity verification code or any other this situation, the actual ID rights shall be code containing valuable intellectual stored in the management system and the Special attention shall also be given to property. smartphone shall only serve as a communi- the key generation and distribution.● Secure authentication and communi- cation channel. Mitigation against a cloned In order to achieve maximum security, the cation (secure data). smartphone shall be achieved by the man- keys shall be randomly generated and never agement system sending a transaction au- visible to anyone. For the key distribution,Protection from physical thorization via SMS, or by asking the user protect the key material by creating an en-access to enter a password or PIN. crypted data package. Only IoT devices with an SE shall have the ability to decryptThe IoT device shall be protected If the mobile ID system shall also the data package and store the keys. from physical access to security crit- work offline when the smartphone has noical electronic circuits, such as sensor or connection to the management system, the LEGIC offeringactuator input/ output lines. This protec- following security measures shall be taken:tion shall be achieved by: ● Use derived keys for authentication LEGIC Identsystems Ltd offers you a● Vandalism-proof housing. comprehensive platform to help you● Mounting of the IoT device in a secure with the IoT device. create a mobile ID or IoT solution in a ● Change these keys regularly (key roll- shorter time, as you can focus on your core zone, i.e., in a location that is only ac- cessible by authorized persons. ing). competence and application. LEGIC pro- The hardware infrastructure for the ● Encrypt ID right before deployment vides you with the following components,management system shall also be in a which are seamlessly working together:secure zone (e.g., data center with strict from the management system to the ● LEGIC Connect platform incorporat-access control). phone. ● Do not enable the mobile device to de- ing an HSM.Cryptographic security crypt the ID right (no encryption key ● LEGIC security module (SM-6300)measures on the phone). ● Establish an end-to-end encryption for your IoT devices (the SM-6300In order to build a robust solution, the between the management system and includes an SE and supports BLE, hardware-related security measures the IoT device (encryption key stored HCE and RFID).shall be combined with software incor- in SE of the IoT device). ● LEGIC SDK for your mobile app.porating state-of-the-art cryptography. ● Ask for password or PIN entry to veri- ● LEGIC smartcard ICs.See the picture below for the respective fy identity of the phone user to protect ● LEGIC key and authorization man-security measures, which are to pro- against a cloned or stolen phone. agement.tect against the various attacks, such asside channel, man-in-the-middle, replay, Mobile device for IoTbrute-force, spying, eavesdropping, etc. connectivity In addition, it is highly recommended The security relevance of the mobileto perform an external audit of the secu- device is greatly reduced, if its solerity architecture of the whole system, as purpose is to provide connectivity, forwell as the operational processes used fordeveloping, manufacturing, and commis-sioning the system. SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 75 CMYK
CMYKINTERNATIONAL UPDATESThe Future of Mission Critical Communication SolutionsMotorola Solutions helps to build safer cities with intelligence-led policing solutions and unified TETRA and broadband networksThe operational landscape of public and future-oriented technology like the ● Motorola Solutions’ Command- safety organisations is changing. Si500 Video Speaker Microphone and Central portfolio and the evolv-One of the biggest challenges that public the LEX L10 handheld devices, police ing Connected Police Officersafety professionals face is being forced officers are always connected to the con- enable increased situationalto deal with the unknown. At Critical trol room and benefit from increased awareness and next genera-Communications Europe 2017, Motoro- safety and efficiency during operation. tion law enforcement.la Solutions will present a set of solu- The cloud-based CommandCentraltions that are optimized for the require- Vault application completes the solution ● Unified TETRA and broadbandments of public safety and commercial by providing enhanced chain-of-custody networks provided throughcustomers – today and into the future. controls for end-to-end security and WAVETM Work Group Com-Motorola Solutions’ mobile intelligence content integrity. munications.framework features a set of software andservices, platforms and devices that span Unifying TETRA and ● ADVISORTM TPG2200 TET-multiple networks and enable interoper- broadband networks RA pager and new DIME-ability as well as seamless information TRATM Express system pre-sharing and collaboration. Using its WAVE™ Work Group sented at CC Europe 2017. Communications interoperabilityIntelligence-led policing platform, Motorola Solutions will dem- Nationwide public-solutions onstrate how to connect any device to safety networks lead any network and enable seamless work- the way into the futureAt CC Europe, Motorola Solutions group collaboration. The display at CC will present its CommandCentral Europe demonstrates how new push-to- Projects like Nødnett, Norway’s na-portfolio and the evolving Connected talk technology helps to unify the capa- tionwide TETRA radio communica-Police Officer concept. CommandCen- bilities of TETRA and public safety LTE tions system, or SINE, Denmark’s publictral software applications enable agen- systems through voice and data integra- safety network, reflect the enormous po-cies to transform and use data as a force tion. tential for broadband networks to gathermultiplier for increasing situational data and transform it into actionable in-awareness by unifying it into a real- “We have developed a powerful set telligence. Building a seamless collabo-time, common operating picture. Com- of tools to help make cities safer by rative system that connects people withmandCentral Aware is able to aggregate increasing public safety’s situational the right information at the right time ismultiple data sources such as live video awareness and capabilities through mo- the new paradigm for public safety thatfeeds, social media activity or national bile intelligence,” said Mark Schmidl, Motorola Solutions is exploring at CCdatabases in order to deliver a single, re- Corporate Vice President of Sales for Europe.al-time operational view to Command- Motorola Solutions in Europe, MiddleCentre personnel. East and Africa, “With our end-to-end Purpose-built solutions interoperable solutions for broadband For sophisticated law enforcement, voice, data, multimedia and various oth- At CC Europe 2017, Motorola Solu-Motorola Solutions has further devel- er applications, we are enabling public tions will also showcase the recentoped the Connected Police Officer con- safety agencies to work faster, safer and additions to its portfolio of purpose-cept: When equipped with advanced more effectively.” built solutions, including the ADVISOR TPG2200 TETRA two-way pager. A special highlight is the new DIMETRA76 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK INTERNATIONAL UPDATESExpress solution, which will be present- ciency, the TPG2200 pager is simple to Solutions DIMETRA Express was de-ed to an international expert audience for use, even with one hand, and allows first veloped to meet the demand from cus-the very first time at CC Europe 2017. responders to quickly read messages on tomers and partners for a product that is the bright 2-inch colour display. Moreo- easy to deploy and cost efficient enoughAdvisor TPG2200 ver, it can be carried anywhere thanks to be used for smaller projects. It also en-TETRA two-way pager to its lightweight, compact and robust ables smaller organisations from across design. sectors like manufacturing, public trans-To effectively respond to fires, natu- port, hospitality, events or oil and gas, ral disasters and other dangerous DIMETRA Express to benefit from high-quality audio, shortincidents, control room, dispatch and ‘ONE-BOX’ TETRA data services (SDS) and telephony ser-medical staff need to know who will be solution vices. The ‘one box’ system integratesarriving on the scene. With its enhanced base radios and a switch and can be setwide coverage and extended battery life, Motorola Solutions’ DIMETRA up and configured by a single Windowsthe new ADVISOR TPG2200 TETRA Express is a single-site TETRA or Android laptop or tablet. The entiretwo-way pager ensures that firefight- digital radio system that can be deployed centralised architecture is then manageders, emergency service personnel and within 15 minutes, saving valuable time, and operated through intuitive web-healthcare workers can be reached when and helping to increase performance, based applications and tools.they are needed most. For higher effi- reliability and responsiveness. Motorola Farpointe Warns Access ControlChannel to Suggest Customers Add Anti-Hacking Measures Federal Trade Commission is now insisting on cyber security protection– hacked access systems are creating customer costs and embarrassmentsFarpointe Data, the access control access control channel must work with and its US subsidiary, alleging that it industry’s trusted global partner for their customers to deal with accelerating used inadequate safeguards on its wire-RFID solutions, is notifying its access hacking attacks.” less routers and IP cameras that left themcontrol manufacturers, distributors, inte- vulnerable to hackers.grators and dealers that hacking of ac- According to Lindley, the mostcess control systems has become a threat important is that the US Federal Trade “Prospective penalties go beyondfar bigger than most think. Protecting Commission (FTC) has decided that it FTC threats, though,” Lindley warns,their end-users from hackers is impera- will hold the business community re- “A luxury hotel in Austria, the Roman-tive for channel partners. sponsible for failing to implement good tik Seehotel Jaegerwirt, recently had to cyber security practices and is now fil- pay hackers a ransom after they man- “The US federal government suf- ing lawsuits against those that don’t. aged to access its electronic key systemfered a staggering 61,000 cyber-securi- An appeals court has backed its lawsuit and lock all the hotel guests in theirty breaches, that it knows of, last year against the hotel chain operator Wynd- rooms. Approximately 180 people werealone,” reports Farpointe Data President ham Worldwide for not protecting con- staying at the hotel on that day. ManyScott Lindley, “Several recent events sumers’ information and, just recently, were locked in their rooms, while oth-highlight the importance of why the the FTC filed a lawsuit against D-Link ers were locked out of theirs. The hack- SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 77 CMYK
CMYKINTERNATIONAL UPDATESers demanded €1,500 and the hotel de- ers and options that can be added to the the significant standard level of secu-cided to pay, explaining that they felt readers. The first is MAXSecure, which rity that DESFire EV1 delivers. Valid IDthat they had no other choice, especial- provides a higher-security handshake, lets a smartcard reader effectively helply because neither police nor insurance or code, between the proximity or smart verify that the sensitive access controlcould help them.” card, tag and reader to help ensure that data programmed to a card or tag is not readers will only accept information counterfeit. Adding to the problem, states Lind- from specially coded credentials. Theley, is that Wiegand, the industry stand- second is Valid ID, a new anti-tamper “With the increasing incidencesard over-the-air protocol commonly used feature available with contactless smart- of hacking throughout the world andto communicate credential data from a card readers, cards and tags. It can add the fact that the FTC is now reviewingcard to an electronic access reader, is no an additional layer of authentication such cyber security lapses, should makelonger inherently secure due to its origi- assurance to NXP’s MIFARE DESFire channel partners providing access con-nal obscure and non-standard nature. EV1 smartcard platform, operating in- trol products and systems take notice dependently, in addition to, and above and suggest anti-hacking solutions to For this reason, Farpointe has intro- their customers,” Lindley argues.duced features such as potting all read-March Networks Expands Intelligent IPVideo Solution with Best-in-Class 360°Surveillance Cameras from OncamMarch Networks® announces a stra- tegic partnership with Oncam to in 360-degree surveillance technology needed. Delivering advanced low-lightadd Evolution 12 and 05 Mini cameras adds proven value to our intelligent vid- performance and Power over Ethernetto its comprehensive video portfolio. The eo systems,” said Net Payne, Chief Sales (PoE), the 360-degree cameras have no360-degree cameras provide exceptional and Marketing Officer, March Networks, moving parts to maintain and come withsurveillance coverage, clear high-defi- “We look forward to providing these a standard three-year warranty.nition video, and are available in a wide best-in-breed cameras to our customersrange of models and mounts, making the and continuing to work with Oncam to March Networks and Oncam plan todevices an ideal complement to March jointly develop future capabilities.” collaborate on additional camera soft-Networks’ industry-leading banking, re- ware features that will work with Marchtail and transportation solutions. Fully integrated with March Net- Networks 8000 Series recorders, as part works Command™ video management of a shared product roadmap. The partnership enables certified software and 8000 Series Hybrid NVRs,systems integrators to purchase the the Evolution 12 and 05 Mini cameras “March Networks’ advanced videoEvolution cameras directly from March capture high resolution, 360-degree solutions are used by an extensive andNetworks as part of a complete solution, views, eliminating blind spots and of- growing customer base worldwide,” saidand enjoy a single point of contact for ten reducing the number of cameras re- Jumbi Edulbehram, Regional Presidenttechnical support via March Networks’ quired to monitor a scene. The cameras’ – Americas, Oncam, “Through inter-customer care team. patented dewarping technology enables operability as a March Networks part- organizations to virtually pan, tilt and ner, we are pleased to provide Oncam’s “March Networks is committed to zoom within recorded video as easily 360-degree technology to deliver ad-partnering with technology providers as in live video, which allows users to ditional value and increased situationalsuch as Oncam, whose specialization access critical evidence whenever it’s awareness as part of March Networks’ integrated solutions.”78 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK INTERNATIONAL UPDATES Analytics and IT TechnologyContinue Evolution in Utility Market: Highlights from Distributech 2017By Michael Markides – Director – Power and Utilities, for IHS MarkitInsights (Sensus) are winning the battle to be HIGHLIGHTS “the guy.” Vendors are offering ma-● Data analytics continues to mature ture versions of their meter data man- ● Technology vendors to the in North America, and Distributech agement (MDM) solutions more as a smart grid and smart utility highlighted a few key takeaways platform, while also offering modu- space are seeing market trac- here. First, the initial surge of big lar analytics solutions for applica- tion for smaller, more concise data has subsided as technology ven- tions like operational leak detection. analytics platforms. dors more and more understand the While Distributech is more about sales of actual products need to have the electric grid, and data analytics ● Vendors to the smart utility an exact and precise business case to and SaaS are more mature there cur- space are increasing pres- meet. This often means that special- rently, IHS Markit believes the water sure and marketing to their ists in very narrow applications (like sector in North America holds more clients for SaaS and man- customer water leak detection for promise for scale in the next decade. aged services. smart water utilities) are seeing slow, From the existing need, to the organi- steady market growth. Other exam- zational pressures, to the smart city ● Microgrids continue their ples of applications where successful movement – technology continues comeback in North America, implementation is occurring is with to converge into a working, practical and at Distributech in San intelligent transformer monitoring narrative for water utilities in North Diego, utilities increasingly and management (GridCo), distribu- America. see them as part of their fu- tion edge power quality management ture. (DVI), and distributed generation Distributed generation optimization (AutoGrid). marches forward (and their business model, too). ● Microgrids continue their march● While successful, narrower analytics ● While the Distributech conference is platforms are seeing market traction, essentially a North American confer- back into the limelight of the great- it is still unclear who wins the day for ence for all utilities, attention tends er smart grid movement in North controlling the overarching system to revolve around the show’s host re- America. Around for years, but dor- and operation platforms for utilities. gion. In southern California in 2017, mant -- and now resurrected partially From enterprise solutions (Oracle) to the topics clearly tilted towards man- from events like Hurricane Sandy traditional electric grid distribution aging distributed energy resources. – microgrids have returned. This is management systems (Siemens), the This really comes into focus in a city mainly due to the concepts of dis- electric grid remains a battle where like San Diego, where electric ve- tributed energy systems alongside various types of vendors continue to hicle charging and rooftop solar are the evolution in energy storage tech- innovate their IT offering while re- widely prevalent. The utilities here nology. In short, a microgrid is a set fining their go-to-market pitch. understand the problem and possible of intelligent controls that balances effects on the stability of their grid multiple energy sources and uptime,● While in the water technology space, whether with renewables or not, and it appears traditional AMI vendors whether connected to the central- ized grid or not. Distributed energy SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 79 CMYK
CMYKINTERNATIONAL UPDATES management, utility-scale renew- America, however, many barriers ● Vendors to the utility space need to able integration, and microgrids are remain. From changing communi- continue to pinpoint real value that in essence the same technology and cations technologies to security to can be realized within the spend of are now combining to give new mo- lagging industry regulation, technol- existing utility budgets. At the same mentum to the smart grid market in ogy vendors will have to continue time, they must provide a framework North America. to scratch and claw their way within and vision to their customers for an the utility vertical to get the results intelligent technology roadmap forManaged Services they wish for. However, if the mood the next 20 years. Utilities in Northand SaaS are here, but at Distributech is any indicator, the America are facing declining rev-hurdles remain smart utility industry is entering a enue and a retiring workforce – how phase of budding, healthy and prag- can utility technology vendors assist● The vendor pitch is maturing for matic growth. with these pain points as well? smart utility technology in NorthSafran Identity & Security SuccessfullyAchieves GSMA Security Accreditationfor eSIM Subscription Management servicesSafran Identity & Security has suc- est levels of security required by the in- cessfully achieved the GSMA Se- dustry.curity Accreditation Scheme certifica-tion (SAS-SM) for eSIM Subscription MorphoFlex™ enables the remoteManagement services at its French data- lifecycle management of embeddedcenter, becoming one of the first vendors SIMs (eSIM) in a standardized and in-worldwide to obtain this status. teroperable way, allowing connected de- vices to remain generic throughout the This accreditation is a key milestone supply chain until they reach their end-in the deployment of Safran’s Morpho- market or end-user. From the creation ofFlex Remote SIM Provisioning solution telecom subscriptions to their download,for the Internet of Things (IoT) market activation, deactivation and deletion,and confirms its compliance at the high- MorphoFlex™ ensures end-to-end pro- tection of mobile operators’ assets and This certification demonstrates our clear commitment to security and in- credentials.teroperability. The commercial launch of MorphoFlex™ facilitates the deploy-ment of a new generation of connected devices and addresses the need for Safran Identity & Security’s Ger-seamless and flexible connectivity management in every IoT vertical market. man manufacturing plant has alreadyThe teams working on eSIM and Remote SIM Provisioning are doing an achieved GSMA Security Accredita-amazing job and prove every day Safran Identity & Security's willingness to tion Scheme certification (SAS-UP) forexceed our customers' expectations. eSIM production, demonstrating the ca- pacity to manage integrity and confiden- – Yves Portalier tiality of mobile operators’ data accord- VP & General Manager, Telecom Business Unit, ing to the highest security standards set by GSMA. Safran Identity & Security80 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK INTERNATIONAL UPDATESSmiths Detection’s IONSCAN 600 Receives CAAC approvalBringing the next generation explosives and narcotics trace detector to passenger and baggage screening at Chinese airportsSmiths Detection announces that its ity under the Ministry of Transport ther affirms our ability to meet threat next generation portable, explo- of the People’s Republic of China. detection needs in the fast-growingsives and narcotics trace detector, the Besides overseeing civil aviation and Chinese aviation market while main-IONSCAN 600, has been approved for investigating aviation accidents and taining the class-leading status of ourexplosives trace detection as part of incidents, CAAC also has regula- innovations,” said Nathan Manzi, Vicethe passenger and baggage screening tory responsibility for civil aviation’s President, Asia Pacific, Smiths Detec-process within Chinese airports by the flight and ground safety – setting the tion.Civil Aviation Administration of China standards for security screening equip-(CAAC). The IONSCAN 600 also meets ment used in CAAC-regulated airports A unique feature of the IONSCANthe ECAC/ EU standard for cargo and across China, including explosive 600 is the cost-effective, single-usepassenger screening. trace detectors (ETDs) such as the swabs that are designed for efficient IONSCAN 600. trace particle pick-up and reduced con- Suited to global aviation, customs, tamination risk. This feature makes theports and borders, correctional facili- “At Smiths Detection, our goal is IONSCAN 600 one of the most hygienicties, and critical infrastructure markets, to provide security, peace of mind and explosives and narcotics trace detec-the IONSCAN 600 is a highly sensi- freedom of movement by equipping tor in the market since every passengertive, lightweight, portable desktop sys- our customers with trace detection gets swabbed with a fresh, clean swab,tem, which detects and identifies trace solutions that are flexible and easy to thereby reducing the risk of germ andamounts of explosives and narcotics. use, yet efficient in addressing evolv- bacteria transfer from one passenger to ing threats. CAAC’s approval fur- another. CAAC is the aviation author-Delta Gearing Up for Increased U.S.Border Crossing Vehicle CheckpointsUnder Trump Administration proposal, Delta’s past secure point of entry checkpoints are only a beginningDelta Scientific is not only develop- designing new manufacturing flexibilities “While the projects have not yet ing new products to take on the in- into its planning cycles. The projects will been funded, plans are already beingcreased protection of vehicle checkpoints require growing numbers of hydraulic created to upgrade vehicle checkpointsbetween the United States and Mexico as barricades, bollards, traffic control bar- along the 1250 miles of the US-Mexicanpart of the Trump Administration’s plan riers, portable barricades, beam barriers, border,” reports Greg Hamm, Vice Pres-to better secure the border but it is also sliding gates and guard booths. ident of Sales and Marketing for Delta SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 81 CMYK
CMYKINTERNATIONAL UPDATESScientific, “Once building commences, Ysidro provides a glimpse into what anced, hinged semaphore type gatesthe government wants all checkpoints future point of entry checkpoints will consisting of a crash beam, support andoperational in less than three years.” entail. Located between San Diego and pivot assembly, steel foundation im- Tijuana, it is the busiest land port in the plants, cast-in-place concrete buttresses, At present, the United States Border world, processing an average of 50,000 and locking and anchoring mechanisms.Patrol operates 71 traffic checkpoints, northbound vehicles per day and fea- The crash beam incorporates a highincluding 33 permanent sites along the tures 50 custom-designed bullet-resist- strength wire rope that is firmly attachedborder. Over the years, Delta has im- ant guard booths, K4 rated swing gates, to both buttresses when the crash beamplemented vehicle crossing protection barriers and bollards. is in the down position. In a collision,at many of the most secure sites includ- the energy of the impact is transmitteding El Paso, San Ysidro, Calexico, Otay In addition to the booths, products through the crash beam to the buttressMesa and Tornhill-Guadalupe. in the $5 million project also included and the foundation. beam barricades that are counter-bal- The most recent Delta project at San Penetration of Smart Home Systems to Reach 7% by 2025 By Blake Kozak – Principal Analyst, Smart Home and Security Technology, IHS MarkitHighlights year contact is churn and the cost viders in the smart home. The future of acquiring the customer. As a re- of the smart home will have less fo-● The leading service providers with sult, on-demand/no-contact models cus on safety and security devices smart home offerings share core ten- may be enticing for do-it-yourself and more focus on automation, user ets that incorporate flexibility, inno- (DIY) solutions, but may be less lu- experience and ecosystems. vation and ‘the experience.’ As long crative in the short-term for service ● It is no secret that the DIY market as a service provider adheres to these providers. Despite this challenge, has taken revenue from professional values, the means of development consumers are beginning to expect channels because of the innovation and delivery of the ecosystem (pro- alternatives to long-term contracts and design flexibility of DIY versus prietary or open) is inconsequential. in the form of on-demand billing, the often vertically integrated and professional installation with self- proprietary nature of professional of-● IHS Markit projects the penetration monitoring or DIY installation ferings. of smart home systems will reach with professional monitoring. For ● As a result, service providers with 3 percent of global households by security providers, these alterna- vertically integrated ecosystems 2018 and 7 percent by 2025. In 2023, tive models can be an additional need to be quick to market with in- professionally monitored smart source of RMR for dealers seeking house innovation as well as neces- homes will exceed non-connected, quick installations with minimal sary third party integrations, such traditionally monitored security sys- effort required. as voice control with Alexa Skills or tems. Google Home. Moreover, integra- Analysis tions with automotive, well-being● In order to preserve the growth of (independent living and digital/ tel- the smart home, service providers Rise of the DIY market ehealth) and multi-room audio will need to have flexible billing mod- els. The challenge with alternative ● Innovation is critical for service pro- models to the typical two- or five-82 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK INTERNATIONAL UPDATES ensure differentiation, future proof- the smart home intelligence into a of the industry’s top-players are mov- ing and additional revenue streams. router or gateway. ing in this direction, namely Vivint, ● Engaging the end user with problem- with its Sky platform and Comcast,All about ‘The Experience’ solving technology (hook products) at with its manufacturing of sensors, the start, and making it simple to add its partial acquisition of Icontrol and● The experience is the final criti- additional devices (a large ecosys- finally the ability to control lighting cal tenet for service providers to be tem of potential devices) is important with its voice-controlled remote. De- fully engaged with the smart home. for long-term success. Whether the spite one company being security fo- The experience could be a platform end-to-end ecosystem is built up in- cused and the other being a telecom, with a unique GUI or the experience house or outsourced with reliance on both have moved more quickly than could be devices that complement third-party integrations makes no dif- many of their peers in terms of inno- each other well e.g., indoor/ outdoor ference for the long-term success of vation and evolving user experience. cameras with the complete spectrum service providers in the smart home Overall, service providers are in a of security and automation devices. as long as the devices are thoroughly unique position in that many already vetted with the platform. have millions of customers, so service● If what a service provider offers is a ● The advantages of in-house devel- providers that implement these three single device without an ecosystem opment cannot be ignored, with the tenets will find the most success against built around it, it must be compatible ability to have tighter control of the the DIY juggernauts of Amazon, Apple, with others, and offer multiple trans- data and end-user experience. Many Samsung and Google/ Nest. port protocols. For service providers, this could also mean consolidatingONVIF Speaks on Evolution of ONVIF,Changing Role of StandardsONVIF® will speak at ISC West 2017, April 4-7, at the Sands users, security system designers and “Standards are a major facilitatorExpo in Las Vegas, Nev., as part of systems integrators can use ONVIF of the physical security industry’s dra-SIA Education@ISC, the Security to integrate access control, video sur- matic expansion to encompass muchIndustry Association’s educational veillance and other security and op- more than just video surveillance andprogram held in conjunction with erational elements as part of a secu- access control,” said Per Björkdahl,ISC West. ONVIF is also a sponsor of rity deployment. The session will also Chair of the ONVIF Steering Commit-ISC West and will be hosting the ON- provide an overview of the history and tee, “It is important that we continueVIF Lounge at Booth LL1 within the current profiles of ONVIF, as well as the conversation as an industry aboutSands Expo, where attendees can re- opportunities for industry involve- how standards can continue to grow aslax and recharge their mobile devices. ment within ONVIF standardization a resource for systems integrators and activities. end users in their businesses.” ONVIF Steering Committee ChairPer Björkdahl and ONVIF Commu- Lewit and Björkdahl will also ONVIF also will host the ONVIFnication Committee Chair Jonathan join a panel discussion entitled ‘The Lounge for ISC West at booth LL1,Lewit will be speaking on behalf of Standards Developers Panel,’ to in- adjacent to the ISC West RegistrationONVIF on ‘Using ONVIF for Net- clude panelists representing SIA and Booth on the show floor. Visitors to thework Connected Security.’ The joint other organizations involved in stand- lounge are welcome to recharge theirpresentation will focus on how end ards initiatives affecting the physical mobile devices at the charging stations security industry. provided within the lounge. SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 83 CMYK
CMYKINTERNATIONAL UPDATES Milestone Breaks More Records – Now Support for 6,000 DevicesDevice Pack 9.0 for Milestone XProtect video management software gives support for more than 6,000 devices. An award for camera number 6,000 was awarded to Axis Communications at Milestone Community conferenceMilestone Systems has released camera is an ideal sensor for video ana- release. The 360° 12 MP cameras with Device Pack 9.0 for partners and lytics. It can enable trouble-free people in-camera dewarping is the highlight ofcustomers using Milestone XProtect counting or more advanced analytics, the Oncam integrations.video solutions. such as using vehicles’ heat signature to determine the average parking time for Milestone dedicated to The bi-monthly device packs con- vehicles in a parking lot. quality ONVIF supporttain software updates supporting newhardware. These updates are always top The award was received by Axis Milestone works closely with de-focus at Milestone, as supporting the Communications at the Milestone In- vice manufacturers in the Camerawidest range of devices possible is a cru- tegration Platform Symposium (MIPS) Partner Program (CaPP) to achieve op-cial part of the company’s open platform Americas held in San Antonio, Texas in timal interaction between their devicespromise. With this Device Pack Mile- mid-February. and the XProtect VMS. The same rigor-stone reached an industry first 6,000 ous testing applies to driver standardssupported and certified devices. “Axis are delighted to be awarded the like ONVIF. 6000th camera supported by Milestone.Award to Axis Axis and Milestone have been partners Before ONVIF-supported devicesCommunications for for many years and this award shows are listed in the supported hardwaresupported device the depth of integration that Milestone list on milestonesys.com, they havenumber 6,000 has for our products,” said Doug Adams, been tested to ensure 100% function- Business Development Manager ADP ality with the XProtect open platformAXIS Q1942-E PT Mount Thermal and TPP, Axis Communications Northern technology. This enables the Milestone Network Camera was announced Europe. Community to pick the best devicesas supported camera number 6,000. for their end-customers from the mar- Other highlights of the ket’s broadest selection and be assured This thermal camera highlights a Device Pack of the functionality of any supportedgrowing trend in the industry. The abili- device.ty to see infrared light is much more than Arecontbeing able to see in the dark. This type of “ONVIF is not just ONVIF. We More than 50 new cameras from ensure that all devices we list as sup- Arecont are included in this de- ported are tested and certified with vice pack, including the 180-degree Sur- the exact ONVIF-version. Only by round Video 5MP camera with Arecont doing this can customers and integra- Stellar low light option. Of special men- tors be assured the full functionality of tion is the new 4K dome camera includ- ONVIF-devices,” Says Henrik Sydbo ing features like remote focus, P-iris, Hansen, Group Manager, Devices & day/ night, casino mode and IP66 rating. Integrations, Milestone Systems, “We are fully transparent in this certifica- Oncam tion, and believe that we are leading the industry here.” Nine cameras from the Evolution series have been integrated in the84 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK INTERNATIONAL UPDATES Together with NVIDIA, DahuaPromotes Video+ with ‘Deep Sense’ Smart Video Structure ServerOn 7 March 2017, ‘Deep Insight• video processing capability compar- server product in the global smart vid- Deep Cooperation’ – Dahua eo analysis industry to deploy Tesla P4 ing with alternations in the market Te- GPU. With Dahua’s expertise in fields like smart city and AI, and the powerfulSmart GPU Product Release Confer- sla P4 GPUs, specially developed for performance of NVIDIA deep learning platform, the mass deployment of Te-ence was held in Hangzhou. Together deep learning computing, will take the sla P4 in Dahua products will definitely bring innovative intelligent video ser-with NVIDIA, a world-leading Artificial deep-learning-based application in the vices to a broad user base in the globalIntelligence (AI) computing company, security industry to a new height. Dr. ‘Deep Sense’ New Product Release ConferenceDahua released ‘Deep Sense’ server for Pan believes that the release of ‘Deep security industry. Leveraging on its core strength insmart video structure analysis with ex- Sense’ will largely improve the utiliza- technical innovation, Dahua is makingtremely high computing capability. Yang tion and application value of security rapid progress in the fields of video big data and cloud computing. VehicleYinchang, General Manager of Dahua video Big Data. big data, face recognition big data and visual extraction deployment have beenR&D Center, Dr. Pan Shizhu, President ‘Deep Sense,’ with extraordi- very mature and reliable. The release of ‘Deep Sense’ showcased furtherof Dahua Institute of Advanced Technol- nary processing capability, ena- improvement of Dahua Smart Family Portfolio. Classification of video ob-ogy, as well as Shen Wei, VP of NVIDIA bles further advancement in video jects into human, vehicle and things, as well as the extraction of details andparticipated in the new product release structured analysis, resulting in features will be more systematic, al- lowing video application to better meetconference. faster speed and better accuracy. business needs and the demanding re- quirement of real life use in the globalWith the improving performance of Dr. Pan said that the development security industry.Big Data, Deep Learning, GPU chipset of smart city relies largely onand server, AI is gaining momentum new technologies like Big Data,in the global security industry. Based High Performance Computer andupon their insight on the market trend, AI. Equipped with NVIDIA® Te-and in response to customer demand, sla® P4 GPUs, ‘Deep Sense’ is able toDahua initiates cooperation with other perform deduction services for AI ap-companies in the industrial value chain plications to support deep learning withto focus on enhancing video processing more layers and smarter data collisioncapabilities and creating a new world of analysis, offering more possibilities toAI together. implement new AI application in theDuring the conference, Dr. Pan global securityShizhu presented the new product, industry.‘Deep Sense’ series. As a blockbust- Shen Wei,er from the powerful combination of VP of NVID-Dahua and NVIDIA, ‘Deep Sense’ IA, said that server, equipped with NVIDIA owns NVIDIA® Tesla® P4 a comprehen- Shen Wei, VP of NVIDIA sive end-to-end GPUs, supports struc- ture analysis of up leaning platform from training to de- to 192 channels of duction, offering mighty support of AI video. It delivers up computing to global security industry.Dr. Pan Shizhu, President of Dahua to 50 times stronger Dahua ‘Deep Sense’ series is the first Institute of Advanced Technology SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 85 CMYK
CMYKINTERNATIONAL UPDATESCP PLUS Makes Headlines in Vietnamwith its Technology ShowIn elaborate technology shows held in HCMC and Hanoi, Vietnam, CP strong presence in the CCTV market in and Novotel Suites, Hanoi, on 21 and 28PLUS showcased its range of secu- Vietnam, this show aimed to rivet the of February, CP PLUS introduced somerity solutions. While CP PLUS holds a brand’s presence in the country. of its best security solutions. Packed au- diences were walked through CP PLUS’ “The Vietnam show has been a huge story of grit, determination and passion, success. The purpose, which was to followed by its wide portfolio of products introduce our latest range of security and solutions, including analog and HD solutions, was well received. Visitors solutions, IP solutions, tailored solutions expressed their interest in knowing for various verticals, its latest SmartTech further which made our efforts even range of security solutions for the mass- more worthwhile. We look forward es, and some feature products such as the to hosting more such shows in the professional body worn cameras for the future,” said Aditya Khemka, CEO, forces. The numerous successful projects CP PLUS. that CP PLUS has delivered world over, also received mentions at the shows. At the shows, which were held in Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon, GCMCOPTEX and Axis are Showing How to Prevent Intrusion and Unauthorised Access at Data Centre WorldData centres are home to sensi- tampering with an adjacent rack? There narrow and awkward spaces such as tive data and the highest level are instances where the ceiling or floor flat roofs, false ceilings, floor voids andof security is required to protect them. voids have been used to secrete stor- gaps between data centre racks, com-However, how can you prevent people age devices or access the data networks. municates triggered alarms directly tothat have valid access to one data rack Axis Communications and OPTEX have Axis cameras via ACAP (Axis Camera Application) integration. Through this a partnered to develop a camera is directed to ‘look at’ the area of solution that prevents un- intrusion, and it sends an alarm to the se- authorised access, and it curity system. Additionally, Axis’ access is being presented as part control solution provides the program- of the live ‘Green Data ming for access to the room, as well Centre’ featured at Data as the data rack locks – as soon as the Centre World, in London, room or the rack door is open the Axis 15-16 March. cameras in the room or bullet cameras in the rack record all events and trigger an OPTEX’s laser sen- alarm in case of incidents. sor, which is ideal for de- tecting intruders in dark,86 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK INTERNATIONAL UPDATESNEC’s Video Face RecognitionTechnology Ranks First in NIST TestingNEC Corporation’s face recogni- NEC’s Video Face Recognition Technology tion technology achieved the high-est performance evaluation in the recent el where an individual can be identified edging the camera. NEC’s face rec-Face in Video Evaluation (FIVE) testing with high precision from within a group, ognition technology won first placeperformed by the U.S. National Institute even if their face is partially hidden, or with a matching accuracy of 99.2%.of Standards and Technology (NIST). Re- the image is taken from different angles. The error rate of 0.8% is less thansults were released in NIST’s Interagency NEC’s face recognition technology also one-fourth of the second place errorReport 8173: Face In Video Evaluation uses deep learning technologies for face rate.(FIVE) Face Recognition of Non-Coop- matching to increase accuracy to a level ● Detection of suspicious individualserative Subjects. where an individual can be identified by at an indoor stadium: Tests were a low resolution face image captured by conducted with an individual situ- NEC’s face recognition technology a distant camera. ated far from the camera with theirtook first place for the fourth consecutive face direction changing frequently.time following the 2009 Multiple Bio- “It is a great honor that our face NEC’s face recognition technologymetric Grand Challenge (MBGC 2009), recognition technology received a first won first place with an error rate half2010-2011 Multiple Biometrics Evalu- place evaluation for the fourth consecu- that of the second place error rate.ation (MBE 2010-2011), and 2013 Face tive time from the NIST,” said Masakazu For nearly 30 years, NEC has beenRecognition Vendor Test (FRVT 2013). Yamashina, Senior Vice President, NEC developing face recognition technology Corporation, “We will further expand by defining it as one of the key technolo- Video face recognition technology global business by offering innovative gies to help achieve a safer and moreidentifies the faces of moving subjects biometric solutions, such as the video secure society. The technology has nowin real-time as they walk naturally with- face recognition system, throughout a been implemented in more than 100 sys-out stopping in front of a camera. The wide range of fields, including security, tems in 40 countries worldwide. NECbenefits of high-speed video analysis transportation, finance and retail.” will continue to develop solutions thatenabled by this technology include the leverage face recognition technology asprevention of potential incidents through Evaluation examples from the part of its portfolio of AI technologiesdetection of suspicious individuals and NIST FIVE testing: ‘NEC the Wise,’ and to deliver the solu-recognition of individuals at the gate- ● Entry-exit management at an air- tions for a wide range of fields, includ-ways of critical facilities. ing social infrastructure and private sec- port passenger gate: Tests were tor facilities. Using video images from standard conducted to recognize one individ-cameras for face recognition requires ual at a time as they walk through anhighly-advanced techniques when com- area without stopping or acknowl-pared to still images. This is becauseimages are greatly influenced by envi-ronmental conditions, such as cameralocation, image quality, lighting andsubject size, in addition to the behaviorof a subject, including walking speed,face direction and sight line. To achieve reliable face recognitionof a video image, NEC developed fea-ture point extraction technology that en-ables enhanced face recognition to a lev- SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 87 CMYK
CMYKINTERNATIONAL UPDATES Enhanced Warranty Program at Wisenet ConferenceOver 200 delegates who attended the Hanwha Techwin Wisenet conference held in Barcelona on 14 March 2017 heard Managing Director Bob (H.Y.) Hwang Ph.D. announce the introduction of enhanced warranty support for Hanwha Techwin STEP PartnersWith immediate effect, Silver, Gold (H.Y.) Hwang Ph.D., “This further dem- include: and Diamond level STEP Partners onstrates our confidence in the robustness ● World’s best WDR without blurringwill benefit from a new 5 year Warranty of our products and is just one of many ● Superb low light performanceProgram that covers parts and labour ways in which we are striving to build a ● WiseStream II reducing bandwidthon all Hanwha Techwin IP cameras and reputation for being a brand that can beNVRs, with the exception of zoom/ focus entrusted to be the single source provider requirements by up to 99%functionality, pan/ tilt motor assemblies, of high performance end-to-end video ● Dual SD slots providing a huge 512slip-rings and HDDs, which will remain surveillance solutions.”at 3 years. GB on-board storage Whilst the 5 year warranty is de- ● Gyro sensors for more accurate sta- Companies who participate in the signed for Silver, Gold and DiamondSTEP Program are able to take advantage level STEP Partners, everyone else can bilisation to combat wind and vibra-of a wide range of benefits designed to help continue to profit from the existing 3 year tionsincrease their share of the video solutions warranty terms. ● Audio analysis which recognises criti-market. The advantages include regular cal sounds such as gunshots, explo-sales discount, project pricing, marketing New Wisenet X sions, screams and broken glass.support, technical tools and free training. “We believe with unrivaled image The new Wisenet X series introduces quality, efficient network transmissionBuilding trust 26 new cameras in 2 and 5 megapix- and enhanced user convenience, Wisenet el, with H.265 transmission. They are su- X defines a new standard for IP network“Our Wisenet range of cameras and percharged by the most powerful chipset video surveillance cameras,” continues recording solutions have proved to ever incorporated into a full camera range. Bob, “Together with the recently launchedbe exceptionally reliable and we have de- The Hanwha Techwin team demonstrated Wisenet P (premium) 4K range and fea-cided to reward the loyalty of our STEP how the all-new architecture chipset built ture rich Wisenet Q cameras, the WisenetPartners by providing them with an ad- into Wisenet X cameras delivers industry X series provides our customers and busi-ditional competitive edge in the form of leading video performance and delegates ness partners with a formidable productimproved warranty terms, which they were shown how they and their clients line-up, which will allow them to success-can offer their end-user clients,” said Bob could utilise a long list of features which fully compete for any video surveillance project.”Pelco Launches Security Insights WebsiteProvides useful information, insights and data for industry professionalsPelco by Schneider Electric announc- tyinsights.pelco.com. The site offers ar- fessionals. es the launch of a new informational ticles, studies and other useful resources “The decision to invest in buildingwebsite for the security industry: securi- to help, inform and support security pro- this library of resources was a natural88 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK INTERNATIONAL UPDATESoutgrowth of our renewed commitment to The launch of the new web-provide all security industry profession- site is part of Pelco’s drive toals with the support they need, when they deliver value to the industryneed it,” said Diane Feliciano, VP, Global beyond their own products andMarketing, Pelco by Schneider Electric, services. As one of physical se-“As we continue to expand and add con- curity’s strongest legacy brands,tent to securityinsights.pelco.com, the Pelco maintains considerablesecurity community will have access to a expertise that both encompassesrange of useful assets to help them with and transcends traditional secu-evaluation and decision-making.” rity solutions. Elbit Systems AwardedIsrael Ministry of Defense Contractto Supply and Maintain Radio SystemsElbit Systems Ltd. has been award- maintenance activity will be performed Elbit Systems Ltd. is an inter- ed an approximately $100 mil- under an outsourcing model, as part of national high technology companylion contract by the Israeli Ministry of the Israeli Defense Ministry’s strategy engaged in a wide range of defense,Defense (IMOD) for the supply of ad- to establish a full array of radio sys- homeland security and commercialvanced radio systems. According to the tems at high operational availability programs throughout the world. Thecontract, Elbit Systems will manufac- while significantly reducing mainte- Company, which includes Elbit Sys-ture and provide hundreds of radio sys- nance expenses. tems and its subsidiaries, operates intems over the course of five years. In the areas of aerospace, land and na-addition, Elbit Systems is expected to Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Presi- val systems, command, control, com-receive an additional order to provide dent and CEO of Elbit Systems noted, munications, computers, intelligencerepair and maintenance services for 15 “We are very proud of this award, re- surveillance and reconnaissanceyears. Elbit Systems will expand its inforcing our strategic partnership with (C4ISR), unmanned aircraft systems,manufacturing and maintenance site in the city of Arad on the one hand and advanced electro-optics, electro-op-Arad to include 100 employees, mak- with the IDF on the other. Employing tic space systems, EW suites, signaling it a center of excellence for manu- 100 workers in Arad is in line with El- intelligence systems, data links andfacturing and maintenance of advanced bit Systems’ strategy to enhance our communications systems, radios andradio systems for the Israel Defense presence in Israel’s peripheral areas. cyber-based systems. The CompanyForces (IDF). We have many years of experience in also focuses on the upgrading of ex- managing outsourcing projects in Isra- isting platforms, developing new Under the contract, Elbit Systems el and abroad, in radio communications technologies for defense, homelandwill provide the IDF with hand held, as well as other military fields, and I security and commercial applicationsvehicle mounted and airborne third am confident this experience will en- and providing a range of support ser-generation Software Defined Radios able us to provide the IMOD with a top vices, including training and simula-(SDRs), enabling advanced network quality highly operational solution for tion systems.services at a high security level. The a cost effective price.” SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 89 CMYK
CMYKINTERNATIONAL UPDATESOnSSI Releases Ocularis SmartDriver for Bosch IP CamerasWith the release of Ocularis Video Management Software (VMS) tremendous advantage to integrators OnSSI makes it easier for customers5.3, OnSSI introduces a Smart Driver and users alike by ensuring that they to benefit from our imaging advance-that ensures immediate support of cur- can instantly add the latest Bosch im- ments. Combining detailed video fromrent and future Bosch IP cameras. As aging solutions they desire,” said Mulli Bosch cameras with the event fusiona result, mutual customers can take ad- Diamant, VP of International Business capabilities of the Ocularis platformvantage of new IP camera releases from Development, OnSSI, “More than just enables faster validation of alerts andBosch without the need to wait for an a convenience offering, Ocularis Smart more efficient handling of securityupdated driver from OnSSI. Drivers save time and reduce costs typi- risks.” cally associated with new camera de- The Smart Driver supports Bosch ployments, while providing our mutual The driver simplifies installation,IP cameras running firmware version resellers with an immediate competitive providing seamless integration and6.3 or higher. Supported Bosch camera advantage.” easy setup of Bosch cameras withinfeatures include video analytic events the Ocularis VMS. This reduces instal-that alert operators when pre-defined “At Bosch, we are focused on de- lation time for integrators and lowersalarms are triggered, edge recording for livering the highest quality of relevant costs for end users. With support forpreventing loss of video during network IP video images anytime, anywhere, both existing and future cameras fromor server failures, multi-streaming, pan- and this drives continual innovation Bosch, the driver enables integratorstilt-zoom control, and more. and regular releases of new cameras,” to select the best camera model for said Brad Eck, Integration Manager, each area of an application without the “The Smart Drivers incorporated North America, Bosch Security Sys- need to verify that the latest camerasinto OnSSI’s Ocularis VMS provide a tems. “The new Smart Driver from are supported.Arteco Announces Integration with SANSTechnology to Increase Video Storage OptionsArteco, a global provider of video event management solutions, has an- tegration that increases storage and video greater awareness to enable more efficientnounced its integration with SANS Tech- management options for those seeking to and proactive security management.”nology’s enterprise-class storage solution protect video data in mission-critical sur-Syneto. The technology partnership en- veillance environments. “The advanced storage solutionsures the Arteco Video Event Management Syneto from SANS Technology providesSystem (VEMS) is optimized for robust “Our integration with Arteco dem- our customers and integrator partnersperformance and reliability when hosted onstrates our commitment to helping with more options and flexibility when iton the SANS-Syneto storage appliance. joint customers maximize video surveil- comes to ensuring the long-term reten- lance investments through the delivery tion of video surveillance information,” The integration helps ensure video of technology collaborations with princi- said Steve Birkmeier, Vice President,data is stored and protected, while video pal partners,” said Todd Duchemin, Vice Sales and Business Development, Arte-management capabilities are readily avail- President of Sales and Marketing, SANS co, “This integration delivers customerable for video monitoring, security and Technology, “Our alliance with Arteco al- confidence that Arteco is working con-operational purposes. Clients and integra- lows our clients to get the most out of their sistently toward building a portfolio oftor partners benefit from this proven in- surveillance deployments by leveraging a partners that further extend the value of video management solution that delivers our video surveillance solutions.”90 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYK INTERNATIONAL UPDATESJohnson Controls to Sell Scott SafetyBusiness to 3M for $2 Billion Sale reflects company’s commitment to Buildings and Energy platformsJohnson Controls has signed a defini- to focus the portfolio on our two core management team and highly dedicated tive agreement to sell its Scott Safety platforms of Buildings and Energy, we employees,” said George Oliver, Johnsonbusiness to 3M in a cash transaction val- continue to execute on our strategic plan, Controls Chief Operating Officer, “Weued at approximately $2 billion. which positions us to deliver a 12 percent thank them for their significant contri- to 15 percent earnings per share CAGR butions over the years and believe this Scott Safety is a leader in the design, by fiscal 2020.” transaction positions them for long-termmanufacture and sale of high performance success at 3M.”respiratory protection, gas and flame de- On a trailing 12-month basis, Scotttection, thermal imaging and other critical Safety generated sales of approximately Net cash proceeds from the transac-products for fire services, law enforce- $570 million and earnings before inter- tion are expected to approximate $1.8 toment, industrial, oil & gas, chemical, est, taxes, depreciation and amortization $1.9 billion, and will be used to repay aarmed forces, and homeland defense end (EBITDA) of approximately $155 mil- portion of Tyco International Holdingmarkets. The business is headquartered in lion. Johnson Controls plans to offset Sarl’s $4.0 billion of merger related debt.Monroe, North Carolina, with approxi- dilution from this transaction, including The purchase price translates to approxi-mately 1,500 employees globally. increasing its share repurchase program mately 13 times Scott Safety’s trailing during the remainder of fiscal 2017, and 12-month EBITDA. The transaction is “We are pleased to announce the sale will provide additional details during the expected to close in the second half ofof Scott Safety to 3M in a mutually ben- quarterly earnings call to be held in April. calendar 2017, subject to customary clos-eficial strategic transaction,” said Alex ing conditions including required regula-Molinaroli, Johnson Controls Chairman “Scott Safety is a leader in the fire tory approval.and CEO, “Consistent with our priority safety solutions market, with a strongAlarm.com AnnouncesObjectVideo AcquisitionAcquisition furthers Alarm.com’s development of computer vision and video analytics applicationsAlarm.com the leading platform for in real-time to enable object tracking, program managers from the Defense the connected home and business, pattern recognition and activity identi- Advanced Research Projects Agencyhas announced the acquisition of sub- fication. The business, now called Ob- (DARPA), ObjectVideo was a privatelystantially all of ObjectVideo, Inc’s. busi- jectVideo Labs, will accelerate Alarm. held, venture-backed leader in the rap-ness, including the company’s products, com’s research and development of idly growing field of computer vision.technology portfolio and personnel. video services and video analytics ap- With a history of supporting the com-ObjectVideo is a pioneer in the fields plications, and will continue to provide plex mission requirements of the U.S.of video analytics and computer vision, advanced research and engineering ser- Defense and Intelligence communities,with technology that extracts meaning vices for federal government customers. the team averages more than 15 years ofand intelligence from video streams experience and includes a mix of com- Founded in 1998 by scientists and SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 91 CMYK
CMYKINTERNATIONAL UPDATESputer vision scientists and video software com platform can extract meaning from Alarm.com is the leading platformengineers that have expertise in machine a broad ecosystem of connected devices for the intelligently connected property.learning, 3D modelling, and complex to deliver enhanced security and a high- Millions of people depend on Alarm.activity recognition. “ObjectVideo Labs ly-valued user experience.” com’s technology to monitor and con-brings deep expertise in the field of video trol their property from anywhere. Cen-analytics, and we’re excited to welcome “I am excited for the opportuni- tered on security and remote monitor-them to the Alarm.com team,” said Jeff ties ahead for the ObjectVideo Labs ing, their platform addresses a wideBedell, Alarm.com’s Chief Strategy and research and engineering team,” said range of market needs and enablesInnovation Officer, “As video applica- Raul Fernandez, President of Object- application-based control for a growingtions grow rapidly in both the residential Video Inc. “Incorporating their pio- variety of Internet of Things (IoT) de-and commercial spaces, this acquisition neering work into the sophistication vices. Their security, video monitoring,will reinforce our ability to continue to and scale of the Alarm.com platform intelligent automation and energy man-lead in the development of proactive, will yield exciting opportunities for in- agement solutions are available throughnext generation connected home and novative new features and applications, a network of thousands of professionalbusiness solutions. Unlike standalone and can drive Alarm.com into a leader- service providers in North America anddevices and point products, the Alarm. ship position in the emerging fields of around the globe. video analytics and computer vision.” Global Video Surveillance MarketEstimation and Forecast 2016-2022The dynamics of the physical securi- of 31.01% from 2016 to 2022. The high- Key Highlights of the Report ty industry have changed profound- est revenue will be generated by videoly, owing to the ongoing innovations and surveillance equipment (cameras, moni- ● Estimation and forecast of the videoadvancements in its dominating con- tors, and storage) throughout the fore- surveillance market including the anal-tributor, i.e. Video Surveillance. Major cast years.application areas such as critical infra- ysis of equipment, software, and servic-structure, highways, banking, and finan- The key players operating in the mar-cial institutions among others have be- ket have been exhaustively profiled in the es mapped across the key applicationscome promising beneficiaries of video report. Some of the key players identifiedsurveillance making it an indispensable in the report are Avigilon Corporation and geographies.tool to ensure both personal and public (Canada), Axis Communication (U.S.),safety. After almost three decades of D-Link Corporation (U.S.), Genetec ● Industry trends for 2016 which will bedominance of analog video surveillance (Canada), Milestone Systems (Denmark), shaping the market throughout the fore-systems, the market will has started Panasonic Corporation (Japan), Mobotixtransforming to follow the paradigm of AG (Germany) Samsung Techwin Co. cast period.IP/ network based systems. Ltd (Korea), and Bosch Security systems (Germany) among others. Moreover, an ● Competitive Landscape for the Global The highest growth will be recorded analysis of the key strategies and devel- Video Surveillance Market.for the Video Surveillance as a Service opments of the market players has alsomarket growing at an estimated CAGR been included in the report. ● Impact of the enabling and the restrain- ing factors on the market growth along with the opportunity analysis. ● Key video surveillance, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), and VS- aaS projects. ● Identification, analysis, and strategic profiling of the key players operating in the global video surveillance market.92 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYKWarwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square That negative pressure was pulling award-winning 3one6 Sense digital en-Boasts Unique, Stylish Lobby Entrance in cold air during the winter months, and trance panels, which feature a built-inwith Boon Edam Revolving Door cooled, conditioned air was escaping out colour camera. The panels have been the double doors in the summer. installed at all the entrances around theEntrance isn’t just design flair, it complex and are connected over a dedi-invites guests in, creates more useable Hewitt said: “With the old entrance, cated Cat 6 network.space, and reduces utility costs our HVAC was running constantly, it could not keep up. Now, the unit can The 3one6 Sense combines cutting-Boon Edam Inc, a global leader in shut down periodically; that’s good for edge technology and design in a single security entrances and architec- the health of the system, and we’re see- product and was a ‘Red Dot Designtural revolving doors, announces that the ing substantial savings on energy bills.” Winner’ when it was launched. CallsWarwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square in are made using buttons that are inte-Philadelphia, PA, is quite satisfied with The Boon Edam revolving door has grated into the panel. What makes thethe functioning and cost savings of their an important feature for installations Sense unusual is that it has no mechani-Boon Edam Tournex revolving door. like a hotel or large office building – in cal keys, but uses capacitive technology the event of an emergency, the doors instead. This external panel, which has stop and the wings can be ‘book folded’ an IK08 rating, offers protection against to create wide open ingress and egress. The hotel has a maintenance contract with Advanced Door, but since installa- tion the Boon Edam revolving door has been virtually trouble free. The Tournex is an example of a clas- Comelit’s Integrated Access vandalism while maintaining a prestig-sic automatic revolving door and is de- Solution Selected by Berkeley ious, high-quality appearance.signed to handle high capacity applica- Homestions. Sound quality is optimised with Comelit’s IP (ViP) video door entry and echo-cancelling and the panel display, The historic building housing the access control solution has been used to visual indications (pictograms) and keysWarwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square secure apartments and townhouses at with Braille characters all comply withoriginally had a manual revolving door an exclusive gated mews development the Equality Act.flush with the building’s facade. Some- in Twickenham, built by nationwidewhere along the way, it was decided to property developer, St James IDIS Builds on Twenty Years ofremove the relatively smaller gauge re- Success with a Benchmark In-volving door and replace the entrance Brewery Wharf, situated on a tribu- novation Awards Nominationwith a double set of sliding doors. tary of the Thames in south-west London, features 82 warehouse-style Panel of experts recognise IDIS Ray Hewitt, the hotel’s Director of flats spread across three blocks and 28 Smart UX Controls that signify aEngineering, said: “Our HVAC system gated houses built in a Georgian style.was designed for a revolving door en-trance, we wanted to put a revolving door St James, a member of The Berke-back in to address the negative pressure ley Group, opted to secure the upmarketwe were experiencing in the lobby.” riverside development using Comelit’s SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 93 CMYK
CMYKgenuine industry breakthrough in trols allow users to easily follow moving a cost effective non-blocking architec-simple, fast and super smooth PTZ objects in real-time with ground break- ture platform for true throughput ser-controls ing accuracy by panning images at dif- vice. The switches offered by Edgecore ferent speeds and in different directions come with varying PoE budgets to suitIDIS, South Korea’s largest surveil- literally without lifting a finger. all needs and market segments. lance manufacturer, announces thatthe company has been nominated for a IDIS has also gone one step further Products in the range include thehighly-respected Benchmark Magazine and introduced ‘Quick Controls’ func- ECS2100, ECS4110 and the ECS4210Innovation Awards 2017, a scheme that tions to allow for simple and fast opera- series, high performance Gigabit Eth-was set up to reward innovations that de- tion utilising a CTRL button and mouse ernet WebSmart and Layer 2 switches.liver real benefits to installers, integra- combination. IDIS Quick Controls With PoE in some models, these modelstors or end users. consist of ‘Quick Save,’ ‘Quick Find,’ offer the capability to deploy wireless ‘Quick Dewarping,’ ‘Quick Zoom’ and connectivity. The panel of experts appointed by ‘Quick PTZ.’ These revolutionary con-Benchmark Magazine recognised the trols allow operators to dewarp any point Within the ECS2100 series there is atrue innovation of IDIS Smart UX Con- of interest and even pan-tilt-zoom in a user friendly web based GUI with clicktrols as delivering real benefits to end dewarping state. and go set-up functionality, saving valu-users including ease of use, and features able time on site.and functions that enhance security op- The Quick PTZ features up to 16x Key features:erations, and present a real differentiator digital zoom, no matter the type of cam- ● Smart Network Deployment - Auto-in PTZ capability for installers and in- era, while Quick Find enables users totegrators to offer new and existing cus- drag a saved image to a desired camera matic Video VLAN to help deploytomers. channel and view recorded video from your IP-based surveillance system. the time of saving, quickly and with lit- ● Continuous Availability. Alleviating the challenges of tradi- tle effort. Quick Dewarping allows op- ● Environment-friendly design, Ener-tional ePTZ controls including jerky and erators to use the CTRL button with a gy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE).poor image quality, unintuitive screen combination of mouse clicks to enable ● Highly reliable hardware design.controls, and latency that can result in ePTZ, image reset and zoom in and out ● High performance and affordable.security gaps, IDIS has developed Smart functionality to significantly speed up The Edgecore Networks range ofUX Controls to provide unparalleled ac- and simplify operation. products are available from Mayflex.curacy and ease of use. Features includeinstinctive “Slingshot” and “Rubber- WebSmart and Layer 2 Enter-band” style controls, creating an expe- prise Switches for IP CCTVrience unlike any other available on the Deploymentmarket. These smooth and seamless con- With cost effective, high performance Redvision Announces the Inte- security switching, users are able to gration of its RV30™ Cameras discover the benefits of a high-port with Meyertech’s User-Friend- density, reliable and superior perfor- ly, FUSION Eclipse VMS mance enterprise IP CCTV network Edgecore Networks provides not only high quality, advanced features but94 SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 CMYK
CMYKRedvision’s RV30™ rugged PTZ dome clude RV30™ rugged cameras in their asked software security expert EyeLynxcameras now fully integrate with systems.” to design a solution based on its Sharp-Meyertech’s Fusion Eclipse video View CCTV system to protect the site ofmanagement software Dermot Grace, Managing Director critical national infrastructure. of UK manufacturer, Redvision, add-Operators can take full advantage of ed, “Redvision produces 1080p and advanced RV30™ camera function- 720p resolution models of the RV30™ality, including variable speed PTZ op- X-SERIES™ rugged PTZ camera range.eration, with minimal joy-stick latency, The 1080p model will view events atwhich uses either mouse or Meyertech’s distances of 120 metres, with operatorsZoneVu keyboards. identifying people at 40m. The 720p model, although lower resolution, has a 150m range, with operators identify- ing people at an incredible 60 metres. FUSION Eclipse gives customers a recording and control platform for the X-SERIES™. Meyertech understands our customer’s applications and is as strong and well-established as we are in the local authority and public space markets.” Additionally, the RV30™ wiper, IR SharpView Solution Secures Zaun Group companies EyeLynxand white light illumination switching London Water Supply and Binns installed two huge tempo-or scheduling are enabled, with multiple rary CCTV masts with high perfor-pre-sets, tours and absolute dome posi- The integrity of the fresh water mance PTZ cameras, thermal camerastioning. Full HD video stream record- supply to London has been stepped with video analytics, horn speakersing, with lower resolution sub-streams is up with an array of cameras, high and high-powered Wi-Fi to link thealso available for efficient, remote con- security fencing, vibration sensors two with a SharpView networked vid-trol, display and transmission. and razor wire eo recorder. Joshua Hughes, Marketing Manag- The risk to the water supply forced CPNI-approved PIDs were also fit-er at Meyertech, stated, “Meyertech’s the UK’s largest water and waste ted which, fully integrated with Sharp-FUSION Eclipse is a scalable VMS company to further enhance the security View, provide the site with a triple layerwith flexible, multi-media display, along one side of the perimeter of res- of electronic security of the higheststorage, operator and channel expan- ervoirs in south London, where a public quality.sion options, evolving as site require- footpath has provided easier access forments develop. Alongside its capabil- trespassers and committed graffiti ‘van- The system can provide alarms andity, FUSION Eclipse has the simplest dals’ to enter. CCTV video evidence so whenever aand easiest VMS user interface avail- camera or vibration sensor detects a po-able today. Meyertech customers, who The Zaun Group had already in- tential breach of the fence line, and theoperate in public space, retail, trans- stalled ArmaWeave and razor topping horn speakers can broadcast audio warn-port, MoD, custodial, education, sta- around the whole site, so Thames Water ings, send alarms to security personneldia and industrial markets, can now in- and capture video evidence for potential prosecutions. SecurityLink India ■ 1 April 2017 95 CMYK
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