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Carrier Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the TruVision Multi-imager panoramic camera that can be deployed for a wide range of security and surveillance applications. TruVision Multi-imager camera The TruVision Multi-imager camera is an ideal security solution for surveillance applications that would normally require multiple cameras installed at different positions, such as parking lots, large lobbies, or other open spaces. This multi-imager camera consists of four individual camera sensors that can be repositioned to best cover a scene. The camera is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Compatible with TruVision Navigator and recorders The TruVision Multi-imager camera is fully compatible with TruVision Navigator and TruVision recorders Compared to the other traditional cameras that would each require individual cabling, camera license and network connection settings, the camera requires only 1 network cable, 1 network connection and 1 camera license. The TruVision Multi-imager camera is fully compatible with TruVision Navigator and TruVision recorders. This apart, the camera also seamlessly integrates with a wide variety of 3rd party applications through ONVIF. Repositioning of camera sensors for 360° surveillance The TruVision Multi-imager camera is considered perfectly suited for a wide range of surveillance applications, including installation at shopping malls, schools and colleges, large commercial buildings, parking lots, factories, warehouses, airports, ports and other critical infrastructures. Repositioning of the camera sensors allow user to position the camera heads so as to avail full 360° wide surveillance capability. Also, when the camera is mounted on the corner of a building, 3 camera sensors can be positioned to cover 270° view, while the 4th camera can look down to cover the area under the camera. The repositioning of TruVision Multi-imager camera sensors facilitates greater flexibility for a broad range of different scenarios and settings.

The perimeter is the first line of defense against intruders who could put people or assets in danger. For many forward-looking businesses, the answer is to deploy thermal cameras, which offers a number of advanced benefits. In complex light environments, at night, or in severe weather conditions, many conventional ‘visible light’ cameras may not be able to recognize intruders and alert security teams. By contrast, thermal cameras can recognize tiny changes in temperature, allowing them to detect people or vehicles that cross perimeter boundaries even in extremely low-light or low-visibility conditions. Some thermal cameras incorporate deep learning algorithms to distinguish humans and vehicles from animals, falling leaves, and other moving objects that could otherwise trigger false alarms. This means that intrusion alarms are only triggered when a real perimeter threat is identified, which supports a faster response with far less time spent analyzing footage and investigating false alarms. Perimeter protection with minimal false alarms Another key benefit of thermal cameras is that they are effective at longer distances than many conventional ‘visible light’ cameras. This means that small and medium businesses can reduce equipment and installation costs for their perimeter-protection solutions, while also monitoring camera feeds with fewer team members. Hikvision offers a range of affordable thermal cameras that are ideally suited for perimeter protection in small and medium applications such as residential areas, office buildings, car parks, factories, stores, and even museums. With Hikvision’s thermal camera range, detection in real time of people or vehicles that breach perimeter defenses is made possible, even in low-light and poor-visibility conditions. As an added benefit, overlay of traditional video images on top of thermal camera images is possible, which ensures availability of evidence needed to support legal processes or insurance claims in the event of a perimeter breach. Hikvision thermal cameras for perimeter protection Hikvision’s range of thermal turret, bullet, and speed dome cameras are already being deployed in many perimeter protection solutions for housing developments, car parks, factories, stores, farms, and even museums. In one example of a successful project, a car brand is protecting one of its European dealerships 24 hours-a-day with Hikvision thermal cameras. In this case, the Hikvision camera alerts security teams if perimeter defenses are breached, enabling a real-time response to prevent the theft of vehicles or parts.

Coinciding with the recent launch of the Occupancy Monitoring application designed to help implement social distancing rules, Hanwha Techwin has also introduced a Face Mask Detection application which will further help businesses operate in a COVID-19 affected world. Wearing a mask is believed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and has already been adopted as a safety measure in many workplaces. However, the availability of the Face Mask Detection application could not come at a better time with the World Health Organization (WHO) now recommending the use of face masks wherever social distancing is difficult. The UK government is also making it compulsory to wear a face covering when visiting or working within healthcare facilities and when using public transport. Innovative video analytics An Alarm Out feature can also be used to turn on a device such as a warning beacon The UK is not alone in introducing regulations to ensure the wearing of face coverings. In Germany, for example, it is necessary to do so when on public transport and while shopping, and in Spain everyone older than six, has to wear masks in indoor public spaces and outdoors when it is not easy for people to keep more than two meters apart. The Face Mask Detection application developed by Hanwha Techwin’s technology partner, a2 Technology, runs on open-platform Wisenet X Series cameras and uses innovative video analytics to detect if a person entering an area is not wearing a mask. This will trigger the playing of a customizable audio message such as ‘please wear a face mask’. Fixed lens cameras The audio message is generated via an audio support feature built into Wisenet X cameras, negating the need for a PC or a separate audio storage device to be installed nearby. A short cable is all that is required to connect a speaker to the camera. An Alarm Out feature can also be used to turn on a device such as a warning beacon. The application, which simultaneously detects and analyses up to 4 people and can detect people at a distance up to 5 meters from a camera, is not affected by glasses, hats or scarfs, is also able to detect if a mask is not being correctly worn. A digital zoom-in function, which is designed to be used with fixed lens cameras, assists installers to configure the application so that it focuses on a specific region of a camera’s field of view if it is considered to be too wide. Edge-based solution The Face Mask Detection application can be ordered pre-loaded on selected Wisenet X models as an out-of-the-box solution. These are: XNB-6000/MSK Network box camera XNO-6080/MSK Network IR bullet camera XND-6010/MSK Network dome camera XNV-6011/MSK Vandal-resistant network dome camera As is the case with all Wisenet X Series cameras, these models are equipped with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory slots, enabling images associated with incidents of people not wearing masks or not wearing them correctly, to be stored locally. There is also the option for the images to be stored on an FTP server. Video Management Software We fully understand our responsibilities in terms of offering solutions which are fit for purpose" A web-based interface enables users to receive alerts via a desktop PC. The application has also been integrated with the Wisenet WAVE 4.0 Video Management Software (VMS) platform which, with its ‘Layout-as-an-Action’ feature, enables a predefined screen layout to be automatically opened when an event occurs. This makes it even easier for operators to verify there has been an infringement of mask wearing rules. “The Face Mask Detection application is an excellent example of how video surveillance technology is able to help people safely go about their every-day business,” said Uri Guterman, Head of Product & Marketing for Hanwha Techwin Europe. Occupancy Monitoring applications “With lives sadly at stake, we fully understand our responsibilities in terms of offering solutions which are fit for purpose, such as the Face Mask Detection and Occupancy Monitoring applications." "Over the coming weeks we will therefore continue to work in-house and with hand-picked technology partners to develop additional practical solutions which will robustly assist offices, factories, hospitals, art galleries and museums, places of worship, transport facilities and many other types of businesses and organizations, to safely open their doors to the public.”

VXG is announcing full integration of any camera with any AI engine. The company was originally founded in 2016, with headquarters in Toronto, Canada, by experts in Video Management Software (VMS) and Video Artificial Intelligence (AI), and was created with over 20 years of experience in the video surveillance industry, with the idea to make video AI solutions highly scalable and more affordable. VXG is an open AI Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) VMS company that offers a platform connecting any camera to any AI, at any scale. VXG provides cloud and on-premise software, and connects cameras to leading AI solutions including Amazon Rekognition, Azure Cognitive Services, Google Vision AI, and OpenVINO, as well as any proprietary vision AI. Delivering unlimited scalability, massive cost reductions, and extensive bandwidth saving. Video management platform What makes VXG different is its AI management - connecting any camera through the platform to any AI Similar to other VSaaS/VMS vendors, VXG offers a complete video management platform with functions like camera management, multi-format video streaming, and cloud or on-premise video recording. VXG offers white label web and cellphone front-ends, and SDKs for fast integration with existing or new services. What makes VXG different is its AI management - connecting any camera through the platform to any AI. VXG pre-processes video for AI and whether this is extracting images or short clips, VXG does it at any scale. Then VXG interfaces data with video AI solutions from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Intel, and provides a wide variety of AI use cases from people counting and scene recognition, to facial analysis and face recognition. Optimal employee-to-customer ratio Analysis of images provides actionable information critical to business people and decision makers, some examples include: Traditional Video Analytics People Counting - How many people are occupying a pre-defined space? People/Object Detection - Has a person or object been identified? Car Counting - How many cars are visible in a pre-defined area? Occupancy Rate - How much space is occupied? Are we abiding by government laws/restrictions for occupancy limits? Facial Recognition - Has a face been identified or verified from an image or video frame? Facial Analysis - What features and expressions have been identified on a human face? (age, gender, emotions, etc.) Use Cases and Analysis Retail - Are there enough staff to accommodate customer demand in a given space? What is the optimal employee-to-customer ratio? When are the company’s peak times? Parking - How many parking spaces are available? Tied in with auditing, ticketing and POS data/systems. Real Estate - How many people are in the lobby, or elevator at a specific time? Restaurants - Are there any tables available? Are they abiding by the mandated occupancy restrictions for the restaurant? Transportation - Is each bus, subway car, train abiding by occupancy limits? Are riders distanced properly? Smart City - Is the park, building, hospital, etc. at its capacity? How many people are in a given area? Does anyone have a harmful object on them? Industry Specific - How many dogs/wildlife are there in the park at a specified time? How many cars are on the road right now? Is the supply chain or factory solutions optimized? Video surveillance companies Yaro Lisitsyn, Co-Founder & CEO, believes the company is applying deep learning in a game-changing way for business operations and business intelligence, directly applicable to an abundance of industries and use cases. Yaro says, “We are taking any manufactured camera, and any camera type, and connecting these to the most reputable, leading AI engines. Leveraging these as operational tools to provide real-time, actionable data that is meaningful to key business decision makers.” VXG’s solutions are available globally, working with video surveillance companies, camera manufacturers, retailers, retail analytics companies, and video AI companies helping make AI solutions highly scalable and more affordable.

Covid-19 can be stopped right at the entrance to office buildings, schools, hospitals, factories and in public transportation using the hi-tech infection control products launched by Gunnebo, the Swedish global provider of smart access control solutions. The new family of access control solutions supports the smooth return to a safe working environment by providing automated infection prevention through contactless processes, maximized social distancing, and enforcement of body temperature and personal protective equipment regimes. Body temperature detection The new H-Sense range offers three levels of protection: Body temperature detection integrated into the gate combines image analytics with infrared thermal monitoring to deliver contactless temperature measurement to an accuracy of ±0.3°C. The system denies entry to anyone exhibiting an elevated body temperature. Hygienic mask detection via a high precision camera integrated into the gate, backed up by image analytics, recognises if the visitor is wearing a mask and denies access if it is absent. An automatic gel dispenser delivers a dose of hand sanitizer contactlessly and prevents entry unless the sanitizer has been administered. Infection control processes More details about the product can be found on the company’s official website. These stylish modern gates can also now be configured with increased flexibility to maximize social distancing in limited entrance spaces. The new infection control features can be retro-fitted to existing gates. “We foresee increased demand for access control solutions with a higher degree of connectivity and peripherals to meet specific needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our new H-Sense range provides efficient and user-friendly infection control processes linked to the right of access, ensuring that protective measures are properly and safely enforced”, says Robert Hermans, SVP Entrance Control, Gunnebo.

As organizations continue to connect their infrastructures, wireless connectivity remains a critical piece of their strategy. To meet the growing demand for wireless connectivity in the most challenging environments, Cisco Systems is announcing its intent to acquire Fluidmesh Networks, a privately-held, US-based security company renowned for providing wireless backhaul systems. Fluidmesh’s technology will compliment Cisco’s robust industrial wireless portfolio, providing reliable and resilient wireless solutions for mission critical applications. Advanced wireless technologies Today’s wireless technology is allowing organizations to improve productivity and worker safety. Organizations such as Caterpillar offer wireless technologies for unmanned vehicles, and Boliden in Garpenberg, Sweden are using wireless technology to remotely operate 23 ton loaders in a small space for mining operations. If communications fail, it could result in the unit stopping and halting production, ultimately requiring human intervention. On the other hand, a loss in communications with a high-speed train or subway is unacceptable. While most wireless solutions work well for slow moving objects (<30km/h), Fluidmesh’s renowned wireless technology is designed to provide zero loss of data transfer at speeds in excess of 300 Km/h. Wireless connectivity to automate operations Cisco will use Fluidmesh’s products to extend its industrial wireless leadership position to on-the-move applications Beyond high speed rail, numerous industries from manufacturing, oil & gas and mining, to shipping ports, are all looking at how they can use wireless connectivity to automate operations in an effort to reduce operational costs. Today, customers are using Fluidmesh’s reliable wireless technologies in a range of industries to improve productivity, safety, and the customer experience. Cisco will use Fluidmesh’s products to extend its industrial wireless leadership position to on-the-move applications and where reliable backhaul is mission critical, including in the rail and transportation sector, where they will provide high-speed and reliable connectivity between the trains and the trackside eliminating potential gaps in data transfer, all without the need to stop even when traveling at high speeds. Enhancing worker safety In mining operations it will help in improving worker safety with ultra-reliable communication systems for remote operations of mining equipment, eliminating the need to send workers into a potentially hazardous environment. And in manufacturing and industrial automation applications it can bring increased productivity with autonomous moving robots operating on a resilient and low-latency wireless network. With organizations digitizing and interconnecting their systems, the speed of business is constantly being redefined. Fluidmesh’s state-of-the-art technology will allow Cisco to address these new and emerging use cases with a solution set that is quick to deploy and provides low operational and maintenance costs.

The FSMA Final rule will protect the food supply against intentional contamination due to sabotage, terrorism, counterfeiting, or other illegal harmful means The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is due to release the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Intentional Adulteration on May 31, 2016. Food Industry Security Professionals will soon be tasked with assessing their facilities to reduce supply chain food adulteration vulnerabilities. Food Security Professionals will need to develop an effective site plan to include where and when to conduct vulnerability assessments, implement focused mitigation strategies, and examine resources available to the food defense practitioner to minimize risk exposure and meet outlined regulatory requirements. Food Drug Administration’s Proposed Rule On Food Defense The FDA’s proposed rule on food defense would require facilities to address vulnerable processes in their food supply operations to prevent acts of intentional adulteration intended to cause large-scale public harm. Some background on what led to this aspect of the rule may provide insight into its key elements. The Act was signed into law on January 4, 2011 to better protect human and animal health by helping to guarantee the safety and security of the food and feed supply. Its focus was to ensure that the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the focus of federal regulators from responding to contamination to preventing contamination. The law also provides FDA with new enforcement authorities designed to achieve higher rates of compliance with prevention & risk-based food safety standards, and to better respond to and contain problems when they do occur.  Danger Of Large-scale Public Health Harm Intentional adulteration includes those types of acts committed by disgruntled employees, consumers, or competitors where the intention is to cause large-scale public health harm; or by economically-motivated adulteration. Acts of disgruntled employees, consumers, or competitors are generally directed at attacking the reputation of the company and not at causing public health harm. The primary purpose of economically-motivated adulteration is to obtain economic gain, and not to impact public health, although public health harm may occur. From a historical perspective, the threat to the food supply chain has been evident for decades. Examples include during World War I when German agents in the U.S. infected horses and cattle in transit across the Atlantic to France; to al Qaeda documents and manuals found in Afghanistan after the 2001 U.S.-led invasion revealed interest in conducting chemical & biological attacks on food supplies; to 2014 when a Chinese court sentenced a former plant employee to life in prison after the poisoning of frozen dumplings that made at least 10 individuals ill. An effective overall site security plan will soon require the aspect of food defense to protect the food supply against intentional contamination due to sabotage, terrorism, counterfeiting, or other illegal, intentionally harmful means. The rule applies to facilities required to register as “food facilities” under Section 415 of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act. Facilities covered under the rule would be required to develop a “Food Defense Plan” and identify and implement mitigation strategies to minimize or prevent significant vulnerabilities in food operations. The four key activities within the food system that are the most vulnerable to intentional adulteration, and have the potential to cause large scale public harm, are defined as liquid receiving and loading; liquid storage and handling; secondary ingredient handling; and mixing and similar activities. Each facility will be required to conduct a reanalysis of its Food Defense Plan at least once every three years Food Defense Plan Against Intentional Contamination Covered facilities would be required to review their production systems to determine if they have any of these activity types and conduct their own vulnerability assessment to identify and prioritise points in their food operations that may be vulnerable to intentional adulteration. For the first time, FDA will have a legislative mandate to require comprehensive preventive controls across the food supply. This mandate includes compulsory preventive controls for food facilities to include the implementation of a written preventive controls plan. This plan involves: Evaluating the hazards that could affect food safety Specifying what preventive steps, or controls, will be put in place to significantly minimize or prevent the hazards Specifying how the facility will monitor these controls to ensure they are working  Maintaining routine records of the monitoring Specifying what actions the facility will take to correct problems that arise. Each facility would be required to conduct a reanalysis of its Food Defense Plan at least once every three years, or following certain conditions (e.g., significant change in facility operations, new information about potential vulnerability, etc.). Personnel and supervisors assigned to the Actionable Process Steps would be required to receive appropriate training in food defense awareness and in their responsibilities for implementing Focused Mitigation Strategies. Facilities would be required to maintain certain records, including the written Food Defense Plan, personnel training documentation, and records related to monitoring, verification, and corrective actions. Lastly, as the issuing of the Final Rule approaches, the FDA has proposed to also publish a guidance document that provides the requirements in plain language to help businesses, particularly small businesses, comply with the identification of actionable process steps and implementation of focused mitigation strategy requirements. Industry can prepare now by conducting a comprehensive security assessment of their facilities to include the site perimeter, access control, security & emergency procedures, shipping, receiving & warehouse storage security practices, on-site security personnel, law enforcement outreach, site utilities, suppliers, hazardous materials/chemicals, criminal background check programs, cyber security, employee security awareness training, incident reporting & documentation, and recordkeeping requirements. The FDA website also includes useful information on FSMA, as well as links to their software programs such as the “Food Defense Plan Builder” that is designed to assist in developing a food defense plan based on a user entering specific answers relevant to their facility.

Customers are looking for more than simple plug-and-play cameras. They wantgood, high-definition cameras to protect their driveways, garages & shops Surveillance and CCTV applications are poised for continued growth in 2016 and beyond as security dealers and their end-user customers turn to video technology for physical security, loss prevention and gathering data and intelligence to assist business management and operations. Overall, the CCTV industry is benefitting from greater awareness of the different uses for surveillance, as well as more accurate and robust technology. According to research firm Memoori's 2015 annual report on physical security, video surveillance products were 54 percent of total sales and accounted for $14.68 billion, topping intruder alarms which came in at 23.5 percent and $6.40 billion and with access control garnering $6.13 billion and 22.5 percent of the total. The report further indicates that the industry overall has edged up at a compound annual rate of 7.82 percent since 2010 and forecasts growth for total security equipment up some eight percent in 2016, reaching almost $42 billion over the next five years to 2020. Steve Stowe, Vice President of BAP Security in Macon, Georgia., is keen on the higher feature sets and intrinsic value of video surveillance applications for the company’s prospects and customers. BAP Security has been in business since 1967, offering custom security solutions for residential and commercial subscribers in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Video Analytics On A Roll Stowe says he expects to see higher adoption of video analytics as it becomes a more common feature in even lower-cost equipment.  “We have more and more people asking about line-crossing detection in particular. Many customers are also looking at upgrading older analog CCTV equipment since we can economically match the 1080P resolutions they are used to seeing on their televisions with HD-TVI, HD-SDI and other HDcctv technologies while still using their existing cabling infrastructure. There are still many customers who have seen the value at one point in time to invest in a CCTV system – we can now help them migrate cost-effectively and offer much improved picture quality than what they are used to,” Stowe says.   Video analytics is becoming an increasingly common video surveillance feature,even in lower-cost equipment According to Stowe, businesses with personnel who have one-on-one contact with their customers such as office reception areas, teller stations and others are looking at adding cameras to record these interactions in case there is a problem, possibly even recording video with audio when appropriate. “Even customers who don't want a complete CCTV solution can use a more limited, standalone system or even IP cameras with edge recording,” he says. Replacing Intrusion Detection With CCTV Increased awareness by the general public regarding the advantages of surveillance is also fueling an interest in video installations, Stowe says. “Homeowners are asking about CCTV more than ever before, and most of the people we are talk to are looking for a lot more than the simple plug-and-play cameras being sold by mass marketers. They want good, high-definition cameras to watch their driveways, HVAC units, garages, shops and even their pets.” The commercial market is also experiencing an uptick, especially for integrated installations. “Some commercial markets such as factories, multi-tenant properties and churches are looking more at integrating CCTV with other systems such as access control. Capturing the video as the door is accessed along with who and what might be with the cardholder is information that is important to them, whether it is to catch internal theft or making sure the tenant is not letting others access the property or even for child safety.” Looking ahead, word on the street is that CCTV installations may eventually take the place of traditional intrusion detection sensors. Motion detection, analytics and integration with audio or other technology continues to increase the power of surveillance specifications for loss prevention and more.

Cybersecurity is a fast-changing field and 2015 was no exception. The proliferation of cybersecurity issues continued to make headlines, including the very dramatic hacking of a vehicle to allow for remote control over steering, brakes, the transmission and other critical functions. There was also state-sponsored hacking that targeted government, defense and other strategic sectors of the marketplace. Staying on top of these breaches still remains a challenge.   Securing The Internet of Things While we can’t discuss the details of our projects over the past year, we are proud to say that NTT Com Security has been successful in identifying new vulnerabilities in mobile devices, home security systems, and automotive telematics interfaces. These are all part of the important area of the “Internet of Things” that will continue their climb into the information security headlines in 2016.  For the New Year, we are anticipating a broader focus beyond the servers, workstations and communications infrastructure that we are used to, growing to encompass appliances, vehicles, factories, utility infrastructure, medical devices, and myriad other devices that will eventually all be connected to the Internet – and therein lies the ongoing task. The Internet in general is extremely vulnerable, and companies and individuals have a long way to go in learning how to protect themselves. We can expect continued attacks targeting payment card data wherever it can be found along with attempts to commit financial fraud with stolen banking credentials or via social engineering tricks like spear phishing emails.  High profile breaches, such as the Edward Snowden leaks, have brought security to the forefront of the public consciousness Security and risk management Fortunately, these high-profile breaches, hack demonstrations (like the Jeep hack), and the Snowden leaks have all helped bring the topic of security directly into the public consciousness. With consumers becoming aware of the value of their information and the importance of protecting their privacy, companies will be forced to design security into their products. We are already seeing a public demonstration of this with the new security and encryption controls Apple has implemented on the iPhone. Meanwhile, talking about risks and vulnerabilities can sometimes feel like shouting at a crowd that refuses to listen despite the obvious danger they are in. The good news is that we are taking active steps to guard against risk and combat it where it happens. NTT Com Security has developed a global cybersecurity and risk management portfolio of managed services, consulting and technology solutions to protect critical and confidential data from attacks.   See the full coverage of 2015/2016 Review and Forecast articles here

Located 40 kilometers outside the Russian capital, the new Mercedes-Benz passenger car factory is a showcase for Industry 4.0 automotive manufacturing. To ensure the safety of more than 1,000 employees at the massive facility, Bosch provided a fire alarm and security system, replete with voice evacuation capabilities to meet the specific safety needs of modern-day car factories. Future of car manufacturing Walking into the main manufacturing hall of the new Mercedes-Benz Cars plant in the Moscow region is to see the future of automotive production. Amid glass walls and high ceilings, robots and humans work side-by side to assemble the company’s most popular limousines for the Russian market. From chassis welding to windshield installation to painting, the plant combines all production steps in the same building as part of a ‘one-roof concept’. But from a fire safety perspective, the ‘one-roof concept’ with its tall factory ceilings and open floorplan poses challenges. The reason: Conventional, point-type fire detectors exceed their performance limit when it comes to detecting smoke particles inside such a vast, air-conditioned space. Working closely with the client, experts of Ateksis, the system integrator who lead this project, realized that early fire detection would take a solution just as innovative as the futuristic car factory itself. Safety for automotive factories They can detect fires in the beginning stages (called the “smoldering” phase) even before visible smoke is released Additionally, Mercedes-Benz required a centrally controlled combination of intrusion alarm and video security to guard the entire perimeter of the 85-hectare facility with its total of seven buildings. And could the solution be ready within a few weeks for the plant’s grand opening featuring international dignitaries? Working on a tight timeline, the team of Bosch and Ateksis experts selected a fitting smoke detection technology: aspirating smoke detectors. Perfectly suited for large warehouses, the detection units are located within a pipe system that constantly ‘inhales’ samples of air, which are checked for smoke particles via intelligent signal processing technology. As a result, the light-based detectors achieve smoke sensitivities as precise as 0.05%. They can detect fires in the beginning stages (called the “smoldering” phase) even before visible smoke is released. electrical interference for reliability Aspirating detectors also pinpoint the exact location of fires, thus reliably preventing major damage in most cases. The system also suppresses environmental factors that typically cause false alarms in car factories, including dust, flying sparks and electrical interference for maximum reliability. “The Mercedes-Benz project is an important reference for us. It shows the level of integration and customer focus made possible by Bosch solutions. Our system has succeeded in meeting the specific needs of automobile manufacturers in the next generation of car production facilities”, said Ivan Konukhin, Bosch Security and Safety Systems Russia. audio sound quality The ceiling loudspeakers are equipped with a metal fire dome to adapt to the in-air handling spaces Amid the acoustic conditions inside the vast production plant, a total of 650 horn and ceiling loudspeakers from Bosch deliver sufficient volume and intelligibility. The horn speakers offer a wide opening angle to broadcast sound across factory floors while offering protection from water and dust, as well as the corrosive effects of industrial environments. What’s more, the ceiling loudspeakers are equipped with a metal fire dome to adapt to the in-air handling spaces of the automotive plant. The cabinet loudspeakers are certified according to the fire evacuation EN54-24 standard for reliable performance under emergency conditions. Overall, this level of audio sound quality directly serves to keep workers secure and informed, especially if evacuation becomes necessary. automatic fire detectors In the bigger picture, the total of 248 aspirating detectors inside the main production hall are centrally networked via Modular Fire Panels 5000 series and connected to more than 2,500 automatic fire detectors installed throughout six additional administrative buildings on the premises. For maximum employee safety, clear voice and audio alarm is provided by the PRAESIDEO Digital Public Address and Voice Alarm System. With Smart Safety Link, the interfaced fire and voice alarm system offers a full control in case of emergency, including the customization of the fire verification time and the automatic process that can ensure a safe phased evacuation. To ensure full visibility of the premises and around-the-clock safety, the video security solution consists of 112 high-definition cameras from Bosch. While bullet and moving cameras secure the perimeter, dome cameras monitor inside spaces. Video Management System Integrated on the Bosch Video Management System, all cameras can be controlled by the on-site security team Integrated on the Bosch Video Management System (BVMS), all cameras can be controlled centrally by the on-site security team inside the control room. Bringing security full-circle, the video system has a direct interface with intrusion alarm system containing over 200 detectors. This seamless integration of all solutions on the Building Integration System (BIS) from Bosch enables a host of additional functions: for instance, the system alerts the control room when a fire detector is triggered and sends live images from the nearest camera for full situational awareness. Aspiration smoke detector As Ivan Konukhin at the Regional Representative Center North-West and South Russia at Bosch Security Systems explains: “The cooperative functionalities between BIS and BVMS components were programmed according to customer requirements in an uncomplicated manner via macros, which also supported a timely installation.” Bosch Security System’s solution consists of: FPA-5000 Modular Fire Panel Solution Smart Safety Link License key for voice alarm Aspiration smoke detector 2 pipe systems AVENAR detector 4000 PRAESIDEO Digital Public Address and Voice Alarm System Metal Fire Dome Cabinet loudspeaker, metal, rectangular Horn loudspeaker, 10W, 6x10" Ceiling loudspeaker, 6W, ABS MAP 5000 family IP4000i, 5000i and 6000 cameras AUTODOME IP Cameras Access Control System Bosch Video Management System Building Integration System

Haier Group, China’s renowned home appliance manufacturer, has built a new industrial park in Russia to cope with the growing demand in Europe. Covering a total area of about 124.9 hectares, the new site is located in Naberezhnye Chelny, an important industrial city in Tatarstan, Russia. Intelligent system With the gradual completion of its factories in the industrial park, Haier is looking for an intelligent system to realize multiple tasks within the whole industrial park. Firstly, the smart system should be able to prevent theft and timely detect people climbing over the perimeter fence. Secondly, the intelligent security system should provide comprehensive monitoring in the whole industrial park and inside the factory unit, which includes, monitoring of production line and employees’ smoking behavior during working hours at office areas, efficient employee attendance management, vehicle identification at the entrance and exit areas of the park, and the overall management of all the devices, data report outputs, and other facilities at the industrial park. Total smart solution The Dahua Russia team designed a complete smart solution incorporating AI cameras, perimeter cameras, ANPR system The Dahua Russia team designed a complete smart solution incorporating AI cameras, perimeter cameras, ANPR system, access control, time attendance system, face recognition barrier, DSS PRO platform and EVS storage for Haier’s industrial park. Notably, all of the devices were integrated in one central management platform, making it easier for operators to control and manage the system. In addition, the intelligent system also supports further device upgrade based on customer’s future plan for the next several years. Dahua 5MP WDR IR Bullet AI Network Cameras To help Haier solve the first problem, Dahua 5MP WDR IR Bullet AI Network Cameras were chosen to safeguard the perimeter of the Haier industrial park. Featuring active deterrence, the cameras are able to proactively warn intruders to leave before users take action. Once an intrusion is detected, a white light will turn on, accompanied by a buzzer to warn off the intruder. Additionally, its AI-powered perimeter protection function can greatly reduce false alarms caused by irrelevant objects. AI-powered perimeter protection The combination of advanced AI analytics and real-time alerts to desktop or mobile clients reduces system requirements and resources, thereby improving the efficiency of the surveillance system. The office areas and the interior of the washing machine factory are covered with Dahua 4MP WDR IR Dome Network Cameras, while public areas are monitored by 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Cameras. As a member of Dahua Eco-savvy product family, the Dahua 4MP WDR IR Dome Network Cameras adopt upgraded H.265 encoding technology to provide starlight, Smart IR technology, as well as intelligent image analysis techniques. It saves bandwidth and storage, with energy-saving design to enhance monitoring performance of the system. Intelligent Video System analytic algorithm As for public areas, Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Cameras have powerful optical zoom With built-in Intelligent Video System (IVS) analytic algorithm, these dome cameras also support intelligent functions to monitor a scene for tripwire violations, intrusion detection, and abandoned or missing objects. In the future, it can respond quickly and accurately to events in the monitored areas. As for public areas, Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Cameras have powerful optical zoom and accurate pan/tilt/zoom performance that can provide a large monitoring range and rich details. Through the latest Starlight technology, the cameras can achieve excellent low-light performance. In addition, these cameras are equipped with smooth control, high quality image and good protection, which meet the requirements of most industrial parks. Dahua face recognition barriers Dahua face recognition barriers were deployed at the entrance of the Haier industrial park and its office building, allowing quick and touchless passage of registered Haier employees without using employee cards or other identification documents. The system is based on a deep learning algorithm powered by AI, which compares facial images captured by the camera with those stored in the library to verify a person’s identity and grant permission. Access will be denied for unregistered people. 2 Megapixel Full HD AI Access ANPR cameras The industrial park’s entrance and exit use 2 Megapixel Full HD AI Access ANPR cameras to identify entering and exiting vehicles. Boasting a capture rate of over 99%, the cameras can automatically recognize the number plate of a vehicle in low speed less than 40 kmph, and capture vehicle data such as vehicle direction, vehicle size and vehicle color detection (in daytime) based on deep learning algorithm. Aside from these capabilities, the cameras can also control the barrier according to the whitelist set by users and let registered vehicles pass without stopping. Dahua DSS PRO management platform The Dahua DSS PRO management platform integrates all cameras and the stated devices At the management center, all the information collected by font-end cameras will be transferred to a 16-HDD Enterprise Video Storage. With Seagate HDD, the device offers unparalleled capacity performance for users to store massive videos and obtain evidence when needed. The Dahua DSS PRO management platform integrates all cameras and the aforementioned devices, allowing operators to easily control and manage the system. Smart industrial park solution Dahua Technology’s smart industrial park solution has assisted Haier in creating a modern intelligent industrial park in Russia. The up-to-date Dahua AI equipment provides Haier a long-term smart security system with upgraded security level and enhanced management efficiency. “The traditional personnel management system requires manual registering of employee information and cards to enter and exit office areas, which is inefficient and difficult to manage, and often high in cost,” said Zhao Shengbo, Regional Director of Dahua CIS. Upgrading access verification system Zhao adds, “Upgrading the access verification system is crucial for modern companies like Haier in order to increase the security level of its industrial park and office building. We look forward to our future cooperation.” “During the requirement discussion, solution design, and engineering survey, Dahua shows professionalism and excellent communication skills. Haier is satisfied with the first step cooperation and looking forward to the second step of the project,” said Liu Wei, Overseas Regional Project Manager of Haier Group.

The State of Illinois has enacted a ‘stay at home’ order effective as of Saturday, March 21, at 5pm to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. This means all residents are mandated to ‘remain at home’ and only essential businesses may remain open to provide critical services. Everybody fully supports this measure as it will hopefully slow the spread of the virus. Securing critical infrastructure Under the order, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has mandated that all Illinoisans stay in their homes except as needed to maintain continuity of business critical operations. This coincides with Presidential Policy Directive 21 (PPD-21): Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience that advances a national policy to strengthen and maintain secure, functioning, and resilient critical infrastructure. BCD plays an important role in the information technology sector. The sector's complex and dynamic environment makes identifying threats and assessing security vulnerabilities difficult and requires that these tasks be addressed in a collaborative and creative fashion, especially as it directly affects both the public and security infrastructure.BCD plays an important role in the information technology sector Working with security integrators and OEMS In addition, it is imperative to maintain the supply chain in this unprecedented time of need. They work hand-in-hand with a number of security integrators and OEMs that work directly with the Federal Government. Most importantly, they supply life safety equipment that is used by first responders to help and keep them safe. Therefore, BCD Illinois build centers will remain open and operational, as the support technicians and engineers will remain available to continue to support all customers to fulfill the critical technology needs of the nation’s federal, state and local governments, healthcare facilities, and education, industrial and financial services sectors. It has also been notified that all shipments to US States currently in "stay at home" status may be delayed by the freight carriers; this includes the State of Illinois. BCD build centers Jeff Burgess, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at BCD said, “We continue to implement strict precautionary measures in all our logistics and integration centers, in accordance with government and public health requirements, to reduce risk for colleagues who are performing their duties. Our Illinois-based technical operations will continue as long as we can confidently protect the health and well-being of these dedicated two dozen team members. All other BCD staff will continue working from home until further notice.”

The FeeMaster Smart Console from people and vehicle access control specialist Nortech provides a simple and cost-effective way of managing access to car parks and facilities for vehicles and pedestrians. All the access control data is encoded onto a Mifare card using the FeeMaster Smart Console. As a standalone system, there is no wiring between the access control point and the console, making it easy and cost effective to install. Parking management system The console can print customer receipts and/or barcode exit tokens Part of the popular FeeMaster range, the FeeMaster Smart attendant console is a compact, elegant and easy-to-install device that reads barcode tickets issued at an entry station, calculates the fees payable based on pre-programmed tariff details, and encodes reusable Mifare access control cards with validity data. If necessary, the console can print customer receipts and/or barcode exit tokens. It is also able to control a till drawer and can optionally provide a relay output signal which can be used by third equipment i.e. barrier control whenever a card has been encoded or an exit ticket printed. The FeeMaster Smart time-based parking management system is designed to provide information about the initial arrival time of each visitor and uses cards to strictly control customers’ access rights to car parks and facilities as well as the validity period. Fee calculation system Popular applications that have used the FeeMaster attendant’s console to control visitor access include Bristol Aquarium and Edinburgh Castle, where an easy to install and operate and an automatic fee calculation system with tariff and grace period settings included was required. Bristol Aquarium required a cost-effective and efficient product that would not only save money but would also make the constant stream of visitors easy to monitor. The barcode reader connects to a barrier/turnstile/gate at each site and opens once a valid barcode has been scanned by a visitor using easy to program modes of operation. New security products Nortech has supplied products and solutions to the security industry for over 25 years The simple to use design makes the console ideal for reducing queues and keeping the flow of people moving during busy periods, is extremely versatile and can simultaneously support several methods of revenue generation. Edinburgh Castle has been benefiting from the FeeMaster system for a number of years, using it to control and manage the strict parking at its site. The console allows the staff to control any misuse of the car park and ensures that there are enough parking spaces without the need for expensive cabling or disruption. Nortech has supplied products and solutions to the security industry for over 25 years as an independent British company. The company uses extensive experience and expertise to create new security products to fit their clients’ needs and designs everything with the customer in mind.  

Pengsheng Industrial Park is the first investment project by a Chinese private enterprise in Uzbekistan that has been acknowledged and ratified by the governments of the two countries. Located in Uzbekistan's Sirdaryo state, the Pengsheng Industrial Park is the biggest non-energy cooperation project between China and the Central Asian country. At present, there are over 10 workshops covering various fields with a total number of more than 1,500 employees. As a model project of China-Uzbekistan cooperation, it has contributed to a large number of job opportunities and high output value for local economic development. High-End monitoring system The expansion of the production scale of the park brought inconvenience to management and the current simple front-end camera plus back-end storage video surveillance system cannot meet the growing production management and modern monitoring needs any more. Dahua provided the park with a complete, high-end monitoring system that contain over 500 HD cameras, 100 IP camerasDahua provided the park with a customized complete, high-end monitoring system that contain over 500 HD cameras, 100 IP cameras, central management, central storage, third-party contact as well as display and control system all around factory, fence, outdoor and indoor areas to protect the whole park. To better secure the access between the network of video surveillance system, the data is gathered from front-end devices by PON transmission to establish looped network for video surveillance and to ensure reliability. Advanced technology solutions This project is the first general contracted project with great significance in Uzbekistan. Dahua is not only the supplier of the equipment, but also responsible for the whole project life cycle including construction, delivery, system documentation, technical support, operation training and long-term maintenance. The solutions have effectively reduced the difficulty during production process, which greatly improved the management efficiency for customers. In the future, Dahua will continue to provide more advanced technology solutions such as face recognition, personnel and vehicle management IT systems, industrial machine vision, etc. for the Peng Sheng industrial Park.

Amthal has worked closely with Garrard Windows to install smart CCTV systems for its showroom and factory site, to present ultimate protection for staff, customers and premium products in storage. Garrard Windows is one of the largest suppliers in England, presenting PVC-U and aluminum windows, bifold and patio doors, together with conservatories to the trade, with an objective to remain reliable, efficient and customer oriented. Manufacturing around 2,500 products a week, to ensure the security of products and supply on site, Gerrard Windows called upon Amthal to enhance its security and install CCTV systems throughout its factory and show room site. Smart CCTV Facilities Our aim is to supply the window trade with high quality products, always delivered on time and at competitive prices" Adam Webb, Director of Garrard Windows: “Our aim is to supply the window trade with high quality products, always delivered on time and at competitive prices. Many of our existing customers are fabricators themselves, relying on us for extra capacity in busy periods.” “To maintain this commitment and ability to respond quickly to customer requests, we have to ensure maximum security on site at all times. Amthal identified the subtle installation of smart CCTV facilities throughout our premises as added visual protection, to ensure we can view activity on a 24 / 7 / 365 basis, even when we are off site. Our staff are already feeling the benefits and peace of mind security.” Improved Technology David Williamson, Amthal Sales Account Manager: “Garrard Windows has a renowned reputation in the industry, not only as one of the largest suppliers, but also in responding quickly to client requests to a high-quality standard. It’s essential security on site is maintained to a maximum standard to sustain this level of efficiency and reliability.” The added visuality provides total peace of mind the right security is in place to protect against any risk" “Following an on-site inspection, Amthal made the recommendation of smart CCTV solutions to ensure Directors can feel the benefits of having new and improved technology helping to safeguard assets. The added visuality provides total peace of mind the right security is in place to protect against any risk, or possible disruption due to theft, to the smooth-running operation and delivery to our customers.” Satisfying End User Needs Independently owned, Amthal Fire & Security is dedicated to satisfying end user needs for security safety and convenience offering design, installation, service and remote monitoring of advanced electronic fire and security solutions, including intruder, Fire, Access and CCTV systems. Amthal Fire & Security is accredited by the Security Systems and Alarm Inspection Board (SSAIB) United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) and British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE).