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AUSTRALIA Prepares for the May 2015

Market Dynamics

Next Wave of Growth

Although a laidback country, the Australian security market is growing as opportunities arise as a result of recent events that have affected the country. Primarily strong in the analog market due to local infrastructure and lack of local presence of international manufacturers, IP growth is forecast to accelerate as security awareness increases.

BY Lisa Hsu

Cover Story

With a strong customer base from over 15 years of OEM business, IDIS has recently started to make remarkable achievements in marketing its own brand and latest solution, DirectIP. With DirectIP’s unique features of easy installation, maintenance, and lower total cost of ownership, IDIS is able to expand its global market share.

Joon Jun, EVP, GLOBAL BUSINESS DIVISION, IDIS

BY The a&s Editorial Department

IDIS Debuts MAY 2015 ● www.asmag.com

, Plug-and-Play Full-HD Video Surveillance Solution

News Feature

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Facial Recognition Gets Facelift With Wide Adoption

Facial recognition has taken the world by storm — making its presence known through various sectors, enhancing security, services, and sales. Soon enough, as more and more applications of the technology become entwined in our lives, we won’t remember the days we lived without it. BY Lisa Hsu

CONTENTS

May 2015

product exploration

Perimeter Defense Market in Asia – Opportunities for Global and Local Players The Asian perimeter defense market, fueled by growing demand from governments and the private sector is a growing segment within the global perimeter defense systems market. Currently still dominated by foreign companies, local competition is starting to emerge. BY Israel Gogol, Freelancer

BuSineSS talk

Vertical Market

IoT is Here Already For Retail

The retail sector is one of the early adopters of the Internet of Things (IoT) concept of system and sensor integration to provide better management and business intelligence. So far, the main business cases for IoT technologies in retail have been inventory management and customer engagement. a&s spoke with several industry players to hear about current applications and future path for IoT in retail.

Systems Integration: Training for a Transforming Market

Customers who prefer to shop online do so mainly because they can shop 24/7 online and don’t have to travel, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. Customers who prefer to shop in physical stores do so mainly because they can try the product and buy it immediately, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Consumers are maximizing their time and money by finding products and services that combine multiple needs. Source: Euromonitor

BY Prasanth Aby Thomas

The year 2015 will see a rise in collaborative consumption and a culture of sharing products and services. Source: Euromonitor

33%

of US women aged between 18 and 34 would prefer shopping online. Source: BI Intelligence.

42%

of money spent online in the U.S. in 2012 was by men. Source: BI Intelligence.

BY Israel Gogol, Freelancer

BY Eifeh Strom

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4K: Coming to a Fisheye Near You

4K resolution created quite the buzz in the latter half of 2014, making 4K cameras the new “it” product in the surveillance industry. Now, manufacturers are applying 4K to fisheye cameras with the hope that 4K can bring a new clarity to the fisheye view.

When Small Means Big Opportunities

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secutech Awards Speak Volumes About Asian Manufacturing Excellence

developments in CCTV, Digital Surveillance, Access Control, Biometrics, Intrusion Alarm, Intercom/Video Doorphone, Home Automation and other fields relevant to electronic security.

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aking a look at the finalists in this year’s secutech Awards, it was discovered that manufacturers across the globe were pretty much concerned with the same things. From 4K, H.265, and fisheye products to HD-over-coaxial, which was launched by Asian manufacturers to begin with, we get the sense that Asian manufacturing is catching up at rapid speed. Testing results of 4K products showed that high resolution was the key advantage featured on frontend cameras. Of course, improvements need to be made on transmission and storage. There were quite a few UHD IP camera participants this year, and we have identified several features that they share in common, including 8M resolution, intelligence, edge storage plus management software, and automatic adjustment of resolution. It looks like everyone is now shifting their focus to high-end IP cameras to increase profitability.

We’ve also tested several NVRs, which have progressed noticeably in terms of compatibility, ease of use, and functionality, allowing users to truly “plug and play.” Asian manufacturing over the past two years have really strengthened their software development capability. Unsurprisingly, there were many HD-over-coaxial products. Price varied according to the type of image sensor used, which ultimately played a role on quality. If you only look at the price, you will definitely be disappointed. Meanwhile, transmission distance did not live up to what was promised by the manufacturers. You really have to test the product out before buying it. The grade and quality of the coaxial cable should also be taken into consideration. Overall, Asian manufacturers have caught up with the new technologies. In the areas of software development and products’ ease of use, they have made much progress, too.

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Corporate News

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Uses AMG Transmission Technology

n eye-catching architectural icon in Hong Kong’s skyline, the new terminal features state-of-the-art engineering and facilities for an expo center, film shoots, navy berthing, gala parties, and weddings. AMG, the British manufacturer of video surveillance transmission solutions and 5-megapixel cameras, announced that they have completed the supply of the transmission solution for the security and surveillance project for the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong. In total, the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal video surveillance solution has 620 cameras — a mixture of IP, analog, and 360-degree. Of those, 260 comprise of the designated TC solution. The 620 cameras are split into 220 IP PTZ cameras, 240 analog PTZ cameras, and 158 fixed, as well as two 360-degree cameras, with panoramic views. The solution has intentionally been designed with the possibility for expansion, and this is significant, as there are plans for further berth extension to be completed by 2018.

TDSi Enhances and Expands Key Partnerships in China

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ntegrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has appointed Shenzhen TengDaSi Technology as its master distributor for China. A new contract, outlining the scope and governing the relationship, was signed on March 20, 2015. TengDaSi Technology will also be providing expert after-sales maintenance and services across the south of China, whilst working closely with Jing An Yi Hai (Beijing) Science and Technology to provide this in the northern parts of the country. The partnership forms a key part of TDSi’s planned expansion within China, which also recently included the signing of a five-year strategic cooperation agreement with China Rail Chen Bang Technology (CRCBT). This year also represents the 20th anniversary of TDSi trading in China and has seen the company review its entire route to market to ensure its partner network is perfectly positioned to continue its impressive growth for the next 20 years. Equally, the company is looking to further expand its installer partner network across China to fuel the ongoing penetration of the local integrated security market.

Bosch Security System Installed in Vietnam

osch Security Systems has delivered and installed an integrated security solution in Vivo City, a one-stop “family-lifestyle-destination” mall located in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. When fully completed, the mall will have a gross floor area of 62,000 square meters, with five stories of retail space. SC Vivo City will possess the successful attributes of Singapore’s iconic and award-winning Vivo City shopping mall developed and managed by Mapletree Commercial. To create a safe environment and smooth operations for its tenants, the management and consultants of SC Vivo City required an integrated and reliable security system that could offer round-the-clock surveillance of the premises. Bosch Security Systems and partner Visco recommended a complete video surveillance system that included surveillance cameras complete with lenses, camera housing, digital video matrix switchers, video monitors, control consoles, and equipment racks. The video surveillance solution connects all video sources via the Bosch DVR. This out-of-the-box recording and management system requires no special training to operate and requires minimal maintenance. Bosch also provided support through training, maintenance, and handled enquiries regarding the use of the solution and features of the different products.

Sheraton Improves Situational Awareness With Arecont Vision

ocated in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers (SSHT) has 470 spacious hotel rooms, studios, and suites that are designed to provide comfort and style with personalized service and convenient amenities. The SSHT installed a video surveillance system approximately 10 years ago. The system included 160 analog cameras connected to 10 16-channel DVRs. Since then, the facility expanded and found the legacy system was inadequate to protect the renovated property and inferior compared to present-day technologies. The new video surveillance system Citek designed for the SSHT employs 76 Arecont Vision megapixel cameras. These cameras deliver greater area coverage than the previous 160 analog cameras. In addition to the savings from using far fewer cameras, the Arecont Vision megapixel cameras are PoE, which means reduced equipment and installation costs. All features are used by the SSHT. System cameras are controlled from a centralized security center using an Exacq video management system and NVR recording solution.

Corporate News

Assa Abloy Acquires Teamware in Malaysia

ssa Abloy has signed an agreement to acquire Teamware, the market leader in locks and hardware in the Malaysian market. Johan Molin, President and CEO of Assa Abloy, said: “I am very pleased that Teamware is joining the Assa Abloy Group. Teamware is another major entry into the large and fast growing Malaysian market and will constitute another strategic move to grow market presence in the emerging markets.” Magnus Kagevik, EVP of Assa Abloy and Head of Division Asia Pacific, said: “Teamware is a great addition to the Asia Pacific division. The acquisition adds complimentary business channels and products to our existing Malaysian business. Teamware will also give us access to the fire door market in Malaysia where we see synergies with our market-leading Chinese activity.” Teamware, established in 1999, is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and has some 120 employees. Sales for 2015 are expected to reach US$28.6 million with a good EBIT margin. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from start. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close during Q2 2015.

Synectics Control Platform Chosen for Jakarta International Airport

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ne of the world’s busiest airports has selected Synectics’ platform as the integrated airport security and safety management solution for its new terminal building. Development of the Terminal 3 ultimate at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, in conjunction with the revitalization of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, is part of the Indonesian government’s plans to boost annual passenger numbers beyond 60 million people. Working in partnership with systems integrator Jaya Teknik, which is leading the security management solution in the terminal development, Synectics has secured a significant contract to supply an integrated airport security and safety solution with their command and control platform. Jaya Teknik is part of the Jaya Group of companies, one of the companies in the Kawahape Jaya Consortium. Airport operator Angkasa Pura II (Persero) (AP II) will use the platform to monitor and manage more than 6,000 integrated safety and security edge devices from a range of sub-systems, including video surveillance cameras, access control panels, fire alarm points, baggage x-ray scanners, and intelligent video analytics. The solution will see integration with intelligent video analytics, access control, fire detection, baggage x-ray scanners, and video surveillance. Source: Wiki Commons

Mongolian Bank Adopts M2SYS Finger Biometrics

rig Bank of Mongolia has started using finger vein biometrics for customer authentication. The systems were supplied by biometric technology company M2SYS, working in concert with local partner Infinite Solution, and are now being used to authenticate almost 400,000 customers. M2SYS implemented the biometric scanning via its finger scanner, which was installed in conjunction with the company’s middleware solution, which allows for the rapid integration of multimodal biometrics systems into a broader management platform. The finger scanner actually scans both the user’s fingerprint and finger vein with a single touch, allowing for powerful liveness detection and an FBI-compliant 500 DPI fingeprint image. M2SYS and Arig Bank started with a pilot database of 30,000, and has since expanded to 390,000. The project has apparently been a great success for Arig Bank in helping the organization to improve security and efficiency in transactions as incidents of identity theft have increased elsewhere in Mongolia.

Axis Signs Distribution Agreement With Inflow Technologies for Indian Market

xis Communications, the market leader in network video, announced that it has expanded its distribution in India by signing on Inflow Technologies, a leading distributor in the security space as their value-added distributor. With this association, customers in India will now have easier access to the complete range of Axis products, accessories, and solutions along with an augmented expertise and service from Inflow Technologies. Speaking on this partnership, Rajesh Kumar, Business Head of Inflow Technologies, said, “We are delighted to be strengthening our electronic security offering with the Axis range of products. This announcement underlines our commitment to work with the market leaders. We are confident that IP-based security systems will create a huge opportunity for our existing partners who can use their expertise of Ethernet cabling and switching solutions to position the IP range effectively. We are very excited at the prospects this engagement can bring in to our current business, and look at working closely with the team at Axis to ensure we maximize sales opportunities.”

Multi-sensor Cameras and HD Analog Systems Now Have More Suppliers Editor’s Note:

Editor’s Note:

Axis Q6000-E NEtwork CAmErA

HoNEywEll HB74HD1/HB75HD1 720p truE DAy/NigHt ir BullEt CAmErAs

Multi-sensor cameras provide a panoramic view for users who require wide-area monitoring. In the past, this kind of high-end product could only be found in a few manufacturers. Starting from 2015, we have found that many major IP camera manufacturers have all started to unveil their multi-sensor cameras. It shows how major brands are trying to stay competitive in the market, as security cameras have become quite standardized.

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xis Q6000-E features four 2-megapixel sensors, providing a complete 360-degree field of view over large areas. Integrated with an Axis Q60-E camera, it is an ideal solution for capturing details of interest without missing the big picture. This flexible and smart, situational awareness camera is easily integrated with any Axis Q60-E camera model. No mounting brackets are required as Axis Q6000-E uses the same brackets, network cables, and power as the connected Axis Q60-E.

HD-over-coax systems have been quite a hit in the past two years. The suppliers are mainly from Asian countries. However, the market might see some changes after Honeywell launched its first HD analog video system this March. The company has become the first Western company that offers HD analog video systems. It shows the market using coaxial cables will eventually exist. Even well-known brands can’t overlook its growth momentum, espcially in mature markets like the U.S. and Europe. We can expect more Western brands to launch HD-over-coax products in the near future.

ith Honeywell’s HQA technology, the camera can reach high-resolution over users’ existing coax infrastructure. The Performance Series HQA line includes a wide range of high performing IR cameras that are easy to install and even easier to use. The HB74HD1 and HB75HD1 cameras are cost-effective surveillance solutions suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

• Full 360° overview • 4 x HDTV 720p cameras • One-click PTZ control • Quick and easy installation

• High definition 720p image with 1/2.9" 1 MP sensor • Long distance transmission over coaxial cables with low attenuation and latency — up to 984 ft (300 m) over RG59 • Excellent low-light performance (0.01 lux color, 0 lux b/w) • 3.6 mm fixed lens (HB74HD1) or 2.7–12 mm varifocal manual iris lens (HB75HD1) • True day/night capability

Supplier: Axis Communications

Supplier: Honeywell Security

URL: www.axis.com

URL: www.honeywellvideo.com

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, D H l l u F y a l P d n e a c g n a u l l i Pl e v r u S o e d i V tion Solu Since ccHDtv is so unique in its transmission technologies, we [ITE] ensure ccHDtv can provide systems integrators unique technologies for a project and most importantly, good profit margin, H.Y. Lin, President, ITE Technologies

DirectIP brings plug-andplay simplicity. It means less configuration, together with low software costs and low power consumption, meaning a total low cost of ownership for end users. Joon Jun, EVP, GLOBAL BUSINESS DIVISION, IDIS

DIS isn’t new to the security industry. Founded in 1997, IDIS has established itself as an international surveillance equipment powerhouse. IDIS’ DVRs have given the company a solid reputation in the global security industry, depending on its strong technological background. In 2014, IDIS grew to become a world-leading surveillance manufacturer with over 2.4 million products installed worldwide, an annual turnover of US$170 million, and a 30 percent market share in South Korea. Continuing its success, in 2013, IDIS launched the DirectIP surveillance solution, an end-to-end full-HD solution, featuring great convenience in installation and operation, and lower total cost of

ownership (TCO); it was first rolled out in Europe, the Americas, and then Implemented globally by businesses large and small across a wide range of markets, Asia. “We are leveraging DirectIP delivers a fast return on investment through low cost of ownership and a network of existing operational efficiency. customers across the security buying chain who have been implicity — DirectIP offers true plug ow Cost of Ownership — Packaged and play, eliminating the need for IP with bundled comprehensive video using IDIS products for over addressing, even for multi-site surveillance, management software (VMS) without annual 15 years. We will continue to which reduces the time and cost of installicense fees, DirectIP also lowers installation invest in our infrastructure, lation, while alleviating the training burden fees, brings down training costs, requires which includes a strong ASEAN for systems integrators and installers as less maintenance, and features eco-friendly, sales team that is developing well as operators. low-power consumption. a robust sales and marketing igh Performance — DirectIP ompatibility — Managed through IDIS channel through distribution and features Pentplex operation Center, DirectIP enables rich interopinstallers that will ensure customers enabling real-time live monitoring erability and supports popular third-party and recording simultaneously across integration with access control, security have local technical support as well multiple cameras with full-HD resolution management platforms, license plate and as sales support,” said Joon Jun, EVP as well as featuring 30 fps with little to facial recognition, and much more. of Global Business Division at IDIS.

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no visible latency. The DirectIP line up also includes 4K cameras and UHD monitors using H.265 compression standards.

10 Percent AnnuAl r&D Investment Well positioning itself as an international surveillance equipment powerhouse, IDIS has a strong commitment to R&D, investing 10 percent of their turnover annually, which is demonstrated by a progressive product roadmap and a recently extended line up that now includes 4K technology and a range of UHD monitors all operating to

eliability — Instant and secure access to recorded footage, a low HDD failure rate, enhanced data security through SSL, and chained-fingerprint encryption ensure data integrity, quality, and reliability.

the latest H.265 standard. “R&D investment ensures we continue to remain highly competitive. We also design, develop, and manufacture all our products (including software) in-house using the highest quality components. What is more, we are not distracted by any other security products outside of surveillance. This for us is another huge differentiator and what makes IDIS the surveillance powerhouse it is today,” Jun emphasized.

CASE IDIS

Deployed in Luxury Hotel in Phuket, Thailand

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A luxury hotel and resort group has completed the first installation of IDIS DirectIP full-HD surveillance at its new flagship resort in Phuket, Thailand, as part of a wider DirectIP rollout program. The project was the first of 12 DirectIP solutions to be installed across the group’s new properties in Asia and North America. Ahead of opening the Phuket resort, the group’s security team needed to implement a modern and high performance HD video surveillance solution that would be unobtrusive and match the resort’s luxury brand and image. The solution needed to ensure the safety and security of the resort’s guests and staff, while the implementation needed to meet extremely tight deadlines ahead of the inauguration. Following the review of a number of server-based surveillance solutions, the resort security team selected DirectIP, based on its high performance combined with its capability for fast and simple implementation, affordable pricing, and bundled IDIS Center video management, requiring no ongoing license fees.

The complete end-to-end DirectIP solution, comprising 45 internal and external dome cameras and two 32-channel NVRs, is managed through the IDIS Center video management software (VMS). The IP-enabled and vandal-proof range of oneand two-megapixel cameras, also feature pan-tilt-zoom, low light, and audio functionality. Eighteen terabytes of storage provided by the DirectIP NVRs support the resort’s requirement to store 31 days of footage all in full-HD. With simple operation, minimal maintenance, and low power consumption the resort is benefiting from a low cost of ownership as well the enhanced safety and security of all guests, staff, and visitors.

Facial Recognition Gets a Facelift With Wide Adoption Facial recognition has taken the world by storm — making its presence known through various sectors, enhancing security, services, and sales. Soon enough, as more and more applications of the technology become entwined in our lives, we won’t remember the days we lived without it. BY Lisa Hsu

acial recognition has one of the highest growth and adoption rates in biometric technology, and is estimated to grow from US$1.9 billion in 2013 to $6.5 billion in 2018. It holds the second highest market share in biometric technology, accounting for 29.8 percent, with fingerprint recognition at 34.9 percent. Compared to other biometric technologies, facial recognition is by far the most convenient — unlike fingerprint scanning, it is contactless, and is not as intrusive at iris recognition. As development for facial recognition continues to mature and grow in creative ways, it won’t be too long before facial recognition closes the gap between fingerprint scanning and becomes the highest adopted biometric technology.

Common AppliCAtions for seCurity

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Facial recognition is commonly used for security purposes, such as access control, people counting, and detecting suspicious persons. The Department of Homeland Security in the U.S. announced that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has started its “1:1 Facial Recognition Air

Entry Pilot” program to allow CBP officers to use facial recognition to help verify identities of US electronic passport holders at airports. By taking a picture of the passport holder, and comparing it with the passport photo, CBP officers can effectively catch imposters using valid US travel documents. Recent advancements in the technology is poised to significantly improve automated bag drops at airports. Airports are gradually beginning to install automated border clearance machines that authorize a passport’s validity while facial recognition verifies the passenger’s identity, which in turn automates the bag drop process. Australian bag drop technology company ICM Airport Technics has implemented bag drop systems across six major airports in Australia, with another 20 installed at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport. Furthermore, underage drinkers can now be identified using facial recognition technology. A supermarket chain has started using facial recognition cameras to prevent staff from selling alcohol to minors. The system has customers’ pictures stored in their database and alerts cashiers if it recognizes someone who has previously been unable to prove he or she is 18.

Beyond seCurity

Compared to other biometric technologies, facial recognition is by far the most convenient — unlike fingerprint scanning, it is contactless, and not as intrusive as iris recognition.

As awareness for biometrics rises, and consumers see the potential and ease facial recognition entails, the technology is ready to penetrate into mainstream commercial applications. While the majority of revenues are currently made

from government contracts, ABI Research predicts that increased consumer acceptance of biometric modalities will see consumer and enterprise segments overtake government spending by 2018. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation recently installed facial recognition technology at its slot machines to detect problem gamblers by matching gamers’ faces with faces of self-proclaimed problem gamblers. Hotels also use facial recognition so the concierge can remember customers’ names to greet them accordingly. In the retail sector, Toshiba has revealed a solution that simultaneously scans a shopper’s face and all their items at checkout, potentially reducing transaction time to mere seconds and shortening the checkout queue. The camera identifies all of the items simultaneously, reducing item recognition time, compared to scanning items manually or using automated systems which scan

items serially. The Object Recognition Scanner reads the items without the use of barcodes, instead processing items based on colors and patterns, which enables it to differentiate between two similar products, such as two types of apples. Using facial recognition to identify the customer adds loyalty, payment, and receipt information to the transaction. The whole process will reduce up to 90 percent of checkout time.

the moBile erA Facial recognition’s next big step is to penetrate the mobile market, which has great business potential. As people become more concerned about their privacy and security issues on their phones and computers, facial recognition is gradually introduced into these devices to create a tighter measure of security as well as an easier way of access. Hackers won’t be able to access the phone without the user’s face, and there is no risk of anyone seeing a password being entered. Alibaba presented a solution for mobile payments using facial recognition — “Smile To Pay” — which enabled users to make mobile payments by simply scanning their face. For people who have security concerns when purchasing online, or forget their password and don’t want to go through the hassling process of retrieving it, facial recognition is a great alternative. Sionic Mobile has also announced that they have partnered with AuthenticID to integrate its facial recognition system into their consumer apps. The technology will protect consumers using facial recognition for identity authentication during account setup.

AUSTRAL Prepares for Next Wave of Growth Although a laidback country, the Australian security market is growing as opportunities arise as a result of recent events that have affected the country. Primarily strong in the analog market due to local infrastructure and lack of local presence of international manufacturers, IP growth is forecast to accelerate as security awareness increases. BY Lisa Hsu

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ustralia’s economy in recent years has been shaken due to the collapse in global commodity prices, resulting in only a 0.5 percent GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2014. Mining and agriculture are economic drivers in Australia; however, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, mineral exploration expenditure fell 1.7 percent (US$349.8 million) in the December quarter of 2014, compared to the previous year. “Australian infrastructural investment was very strong from 2007 to 2014, as mines were constructed in response to apparently insatiable global industrial demand for iron ore and steel-grade coal. That infrastructure build-out totally offset the effects of the global economic crisis for Australia. Unfortunately, the end of the build-out, coinciding with plummeting resources prices, has pinched Australian government revenues,” said Todd Rockoff, Executive Director of HDcctv Alliance. The lower government spending has indeed led to delayed projects, resulting in a shift in the market. “As many security projects have been put on hold, Australia has become a much more price sensitive market. In general the Australian customers prefer quality, recently, due to budget limitation, they are willing to consider low-cost solutions knowing that this might cost them more in the long run,” said Tamir Ginat, Senior VP for APAC at IndigoVision. However, global security awareness appeared to have influenced Australia, with the government recently taking action to mandate certain security measures to boost safety. “Reflecting the inimitable robustness of the physical security market, Australian governments at all levels are following the lead of overseas partners such as the U.K.: they are mandating, and in some cases directly buying, surveillance equipment. For example, every police force seems to be adopting body-worn cameras as fast as they can,” Rockoff said.

Australians' Attitude Toward Security Generally, security demand in Australia is not strong due to Australians’ laidback lifestyle and their emphasis on privacy. The lower amount of surveillance cameras implemented in major cities across Australia compared to other cities with the same density of people can be explained by Australians’ “she’ll be alright, mate” mentality. According to Raam Siva, CEO of Omnivision, “The mentality of Australians is vastly different from other countries. One of the good things about Australia is that we are all very happy-go-lucky people. We love our freedom, even for security; there is a huge amount of the population who value their privacy more.”

Education Needed Another reason for Australians’ reluctance to adopt new technologies may be due to their lack of knowledge in security. Presumably, since security awareness in the country is not high, it is understandable that their knowledge in the field is lacking. Siva provided an example from his own experience working with a retail giant in Australia. He showed them the benefits of upgrading their existing systems from analog to IP, plus being able to incorporate video content analysis (VCA), thereby uncovering a wealth of data information for the business, as well as security. At the end of the cost comparison, the retailer agreed that the information was indeed useful; however, they would rather buy another store than invest in the technology at the price it is now.

Compromising Privacy for Safety However, in light of recent events, Australia’s security awareness received a huge boost, and opportunities are rising for security providers as demand

Perimeter Defense Market in Asia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Opportunities for Global and Local Players

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The Asian perimeter defense market, fueled by growing demand from governments and the private sector is a growing segment within the global perimeter defense systems market. Currently still dominated by foreign companies, local competition is starting to emerge. BY Israel Gogol, Freelancer

he perimeter security systems market includes intrusion detection systems (IDS), video surveillance systems, communication/ alarms, notification systems, and access control systems. “Perimeter security is imperative due to the increasing number of threats, which may disrupt the operations of the infrastructure and lead to huge losses,” explained Rahul Mandal, Research Analyst at the market research firm, MarketsandMarkets. According to Mandal’s estimation, the size of the Asian perimeter security market is US$3.7 billion and is projected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5 percent by 2020. As growth in mature markets such as North America is predicted to be around 4 percent a year, the emerging Asian markets are a lucrative prospect for international players. “We have seen an increase in the demand for perimeter intrusion detection products in Asia in the last five years,” said Steven Yeow, Regional Sales Manager for Senstar. “The increase is because of the growing worldwide terrorist and crime

Patrick Lim, Director, Group Sales & Marketing, Ademco Security Group Steven Yeow, Regional Sales Manager, Senstar

The Asian perimeter security market is projected to grow at 12.5 percent per year by 2020.

activities. Latest ranging technology products in perimeter intrusion detection are more affordable now. Customers today do see the benefit of using perimeter intrusion detection system to provide automatic alert to complement video surveillance as a more effective security system compared to the past,” he added. Not surprisingly, the countries with large geographic areas or with fast developing urban areas and fast growing infrastructure are the main market drivers for the perimeter defense market. “The growing markets in Asia are China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand,” described Yeow.

Government Drives DemanD Demand is mostly driven by government users, protection of military bases, VIP compounds, and government infrastructure. In the private and commercial sectors, the largest demand comes from oil and gas companies for refineries and petrochemical plants as well as airports and seaports. “New infrastructures such as water plants, telecoms, and power facilities become easy targets overnight for acts of vandalism or terrorism. Factories and logistics hubs in new industrial parks contain valuable parts and raw materials that are targeted by criminals,” described Patrick Lim, Director for Group Sales & Marketing at Ademco Security Group. Lim pointed to water facilities as an emerging segment within the Asian perimeter market. “With fast growing cities in some of these countries, we are seeing greater attention paid into water resource protection, which is a largely unprotected domain that can result in disasters of epic proportion if compromised,” he explained. Senstar’s Yeow pointed to the protection of financial institutions as another growing segment. “The commercial facilities sector including office buildings, shopping malls, banks, etc., presents terrorists with a targetrich environment — more and higher-value soft targets than any other sector. This is the primary reason for the growth of the perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) market in the commercial facilities sector, as compared to other sectors,” explained Mandal.

Focus on cable-baseD systems Weather conditions and other environmental conditions (vegetation, open waters, etc.) have a great influence on the performance of perimeter defense systems. In countries with four seasons, for example, the systems must perform equally well

Systems Integration: Training for a Transforming Market The systems integration industry is constantly up against the challenge of keeping up-to-date with technological advancements and market changes. Proper training plays a crucial role in meeting these challenges, but industry players are yet to come up with an ideal coaching program.

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he security industry is constantly evolving, be it the technology used or the business strategies that companies adopt. Manufacturers are constantly researching and developing new devices, dealers are trying their best to

reach customers with best possible margins, and end users are increasingly becoming conscious of security concerns and necessary precautions. Systems integration, then, is no longer just about bringing together different kinds of devices and deploying them at a site. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more about understanding, adapting, and fulfilling the demands of clients across

sectors by providing solutions to their security problems, while keeping abreast of technological developments. Consequently, the role of training programs for systems integrators (SI) has become crucial in determining the quality of their work and business prospects. Different companies opt for different methods of training and much debate already exists on the best model of instruction. But what they all seem to agree on is that the SI market is increasingly challenging and adequate training is indispensable.

Understanding what it takes to be an si The first step to providing SIs with the best training is understanding what it takes to get into the industry. This in itself is complex as SIs work across sectors, making their requirements specific to the nature of the vertical. Industry players differ in their opinions but a key point is that an SI should be able to fill the gap between the manufacturer and the end users. According to Derek Chew, Director of Sales & Marketing at the Singapore-based Soverus Technology, an ideal SI should be capable of switching between roles while being creative enough to think around problems and challenges. “Good SIs should have flexible skills to tackle anything from leading a largescale integration effort for a new process, retrofitting obsolete control systems, or developing an innovative, automated approach to an old problem,” Chew said. “While one client may be looking for a turn-key solution, another may need help in one specific technical area.” M Kumaraguru, MD of Maha Asia Security Consultancy in Malaysia, takes this point further, stressing that SIs are not just integrating different devices but different fields of technology. “For example, sometimes we do systems integration of a video surveillance system with a door access control,” said Kumaraguru. “We have to integrate two different sectors and provide a smooth, functioning system to the

Daniel Ananthan, Head of Enterprise Business, VS Information Systems Derek Chew, Director, Sales & Marketing, Soverus Technology Philip Babajide Edu, Lambstar M Kumaraguru, MD, Maha Asia Security Consultancy Suresh Menon, MD, Schweitzer Systemtek India

customers. For this, they need to have the right knowledge of the devices, software development and programming skills, understand the cycle and liability of the products, user interface requirements, and so on.”

Market pressUres heighten the need to evolve and stay coMpetent But the challenge is not just to enter the industry, but to keep up with the fast-changing requirements of the market. The physical security industry is becoming increasingly competitive as economic concerns and technological developments keep the market under pressure. Surviving in such tough conditions requires skills to think outside the box. “SIs must understand that it is no longer ‘good enough’ to just get a project completed,” Chew explained. “Projects must now be completed with minimum resources and maximum accuracy. SIs have to work diligently with their clients to be an extension of their team in order to better understand their client goals, to develop a clear vision on how to seamlessly integrate technology solutions that help to meet

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When Small Means Big Opportunities Small and medium businesses (SMBs) make up the vast majority of businesses around the world; yet, it is not until more recently that major security brands have set their sights on this market sector. This month,a&s takes a look at how some of security’s biggest names are approaching the SMB market and what they offer to help the SMB migrate to IP systems with ease. BY Eifeh Strom

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ecurity has evolved for small and medium businesses (SMBs), or small and medium enterprises (SMEs), just as it has across other verticals. However, IP adoption in the SMB sector has comparably been slower than in others, which has left it off the priority list of most major manufacturers. Now, though, as SMBs shift toward IP solutions, many of the security industry’s biggest names have started putting more resources into this sector. In fact, in terms of growth, Axis Communications noted that the SMB sector is growing at a faster rate than the overall market — for small systems (less than 10 cameras) it is estimated to be over 30 percent until 2018, according to Johan Lembre, Director of Global Sales Solution at Axis Communications. Likewise, the improving economic climate will also help boost the SMB sector, whose budget is strongly tied to economic conditions. For example, Brian Song, MD of IDIS Europe pointed out, “Where we saw economic recovery in Europe during 2014, there has been a corresponding demand to upgrade surveillance within SMBs.”

Why SMBs? The security market has become saturated with manufacturers, which has made all-around competition more

intense. In order to keep competitive, many of the industry’s major IP companies are looking for “new” market sectors and new sources of revenue. Enter SMBs. With security awareness heightened in the SMB sector, as well as an increased interest in video surveillance and other safety- and security-related solutions, new opportunities for major security manufacturers have opened up in this market. “We’ve seen the market shifting with new, affordable innovations in technology changing the way businesses think about security, especially for the small to medium business market,” said Steve Leitz, Director of Small Business at Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS). This new way of thinking about security has provided the industry with opportunities to market new products, technologies, and solutions to SMBs that in the past would have been an impossible sell. Despite slow adoption of IP among SMBs, the shift from analog to IP has recently become much more transparent, creating more opportunity for security manufacturers. “The SMB market is a fast growing one, particularly as more companies move to IP-based networked video as a logical evolution from traditional analog systems,” Lembre said. According to Song, “Many legacy analog systems are now coming to the end of their lifecycle, and particularly in countries where there is a marked improvement in

The improving economic climate will also help boost the SMB sector, whose budget is strongly tied to economic conditions. Steve Leitz, Director, Small Business, Tyco Integrated Security

Johan Lembre, Director, Global Sales Solution, Axis Communications

Brian Song, MD, IDIS Europe

economic conditions, organizations are now ready to make the necessary commitment to upgrade.” Additionally, SMBs are now realizing that changing out their legacy systems can save them money in terms of cost of maintenance, which only increases year-on-year. As a result, SMBs are now looking for high quality and reliability to ensure they are not incurring expensive call out and repair charges, leaving the door open for major brand names.

What SMBs WaNt To point out that SMBs look for reliable, easy-to-use products seems obvious — what vertical doesn’t? However, understanding that SMBs often have limited technical knowledge regarding installation and maintenance, relatively basic security needs, and budget constraints are important keys to getting into the SMB mindset. “While price will always play a factor particularly for the much smaller business, ease of use, performance, reliability, return on investment, and cost of ownership are becoming

Pieter van de Looveren, Senior Manager, Marketing Communication Video Systems, Bosch Security Systems

increasingly important in the SMB buying decision,” said Song. “A larger organization may be able to absorb a significant loss, yet an SMB cannot, so they need a reliable surveillance solution to prevent loss, damage, or a security breach.” Remote management is especially appealing to SMBs, as managers may spend time away from the office and not have the budget for on-site guarding or alarm services. Leitz explained that because many SMB owners do not keep normal 9-to-5 working hours, remote monitoring enables business owners to monitor and manage security systems and operations after hours and on-the-go via their smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Future-proofing and scalability are also common concerns for SMBs. “SMB customers want an integrated, one-stop solution where everything works together and is easy to install and maintain. They are more concerned now with future-proofing their systems to ensure compatibility with new cameras and software, as well as to be able to scale with their needs,” Lembre explained.

NeW SolutioNS for SMBs Part of entering into a new market is providing solutions and products that target the needs of that market. “In the past small business owners seeking a low-cost video surveillance solution had to endure complicated self-installments, low-resolution displays, and limited management capabilities, or choose to pay a premium for systems larger and more complex than their individual business required,” Leitz explained. Furthermore, SMBs generally gravitated toward no-name or smaller brands for budgetary reasons and for simple lack of appropriate options from larger brands; however, as more major brand names enter into the SMB market, more solutions have been built to cater to their specific needs. “Now, small business owners

IOT RETAIL The retail sector is one of the early adopters of the Internet of Things (IoT) concept of system and sensor integration to provide better management and business intelligence. So far, the main business cases for IoT technologies in retail have been inventory management and customer engagement. a&s spoke with several industry players to hear about current applications and future path for IoT in retail. BY Israel Gogol, Freelancer

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of US women aged between 18 and 34 would prefer shopping online. Source: BI Intelligence.

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of money spent online in the U.S. in 2012 was by men. Source: BI Intelligence.

ne of the sectors that stand to benefit the most from the Internet of Things (IoT) is retail. In past years brick-and-mortar stores have been fighting a fierce battle with online retailers. One of the great benefits e-commerce gives consumers is an enormous amount of available information. With a click of a button the consumer can learn everything they want to know about the features, price, and availability of a product. Adoption of IoT concepts in retail can help brick-and-mortar stores recover some of the lost sales by leveraging the information they have in the store for an improved shopping experience. “IoT includes everything. Each and every device, all the things in a store, can or will produce data, and that data will be used to better manage the store,” explained George Shaw, Head of R&D at RetailNext. “An obvious example of this currently

is PoS systems. The PoS system produces a wealth of data, both product and shopper, which then flow into analytics platforms to get analyzed and, eventually, acted upon,” he added. IoT implementations are gaining pace and spanning across different platforms. “We are only limited by imagination,” said Scott Thomas, Global Director of Business Development for Retail & Banking at Genetec, “In a few years you will be able to walk up to a kiosk in a store and type in a product name, the kiosk will tell you where the item is and even show you a feed from a camera where the item is on the shelf, a mobile app can direct you to the item within the store or order it for you if it’s not there.” Another possible use-case is multifactor authentication to enhance security. “Facial and voice recognition can be used to identify clients for additional payment security. Another example is using the shopper’s cell phone to verify they are indeed at the location of purchase. If somebody is trying to make a purchase but their cell phone is located elsewhere this could raise a flag to the store attendant to double check the transaction,” described Jerry Hwang, Senior Strategy Manager at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.

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Consumers are maximizing their time and money by finding products and services that combine multiple needs. Source: Euromonitor

The year 2015 will see a rise in collaborative consumption and a culture of sharing products and services. Source: Euromonitor

The introduction of IoT devices in retail is an evolving process. “It’s not a cliff, where we all of a sudden have IoT,” said Shaw, “more and more devices are getting data-enabled and added to the data ecosystem all the time and we will continue to see it grow at an increasing rate of deployment.” In this sense, IP cameras are already IoT enabled devices and can provide “more than security” in terms of insights and business intelligence. Today network cameras can be integrated with many other systems and provide more than just loss prevention and security, and also provide business intelligence and marketing insights. “The use of surveillance cameras is expanding from their traditional role in security to business applications. A surveillance system combined with intelligent video content analysis can be a tool to improve the business efficiency. Retail stores can make good use of video footage captured by cameras for further content analysis. From this footage, retail store’s management can recognize customers when they step into the store, count the time that a shopper spends in front of a

4K: Coming to a Fisheye Near You 4K resolution created quite the buzz in the latter half of 2014, making 4K cameras the new “it” product in the surveillance industry. Now, manufacturers are applying 4K to fisheye cameras with the hope that 4K can bring a new clarity to the fisheye view. By Eifeh Strom

isheye cameras have been touted in the surveillance industry as a way to save money while gaining a 360-degree view for a while now. One fisheye camera could theoretically replace multiple fixed surveillance cameras, as one fisheye camera mounted in the correct place could fit an entire 360-degree scene into a single view. But there is a catch — distortion at the edge of the image and the need for good dewarping software has limited their adoption and application scope. However, that does not mean that fisheye cameras do not have their market. Retail, gaming, transportation, and banking are among those that have been able to put fisheye cameras to good use. At the same time, it seems as though something bigger needed to happen before fisheye cameras could see wider application. Could 4K resolution be that answer? With the introduction of the H.265 compression format into the security industry last year, along with the increased interest in 4K resolution and increasing amount of

complementary 4K components, fisheye camera manufacturers are starting to play with the idea of 4K fisheye cameras. So, now the question is, what can 4K resolution actually do for fisheye cameras?

Is the solutIon In the ResolutIon? One of the biggest setbacks fisheye cameras have faced in terms of

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How H.265 Will Help There has been a lot of talk about how H.265 will benefit 4K technology in the video surveillance sector, namely due to the high bandwidth necessary for 4K. And, when talking about 4K fisheye cameras, there is no difference. “The next-generation compression format, H.265, is highly recommended consid-

ering its outstanding and significant compression technology. It is designed to produce the same image quality as H.264, but consume half the bandwidth and storage,” said William Ku, VP of the Brand Business Division at VIVOTEK. While the benefits of H.265 are plenty when it comes to 4K, pervasive adoption

in the security industry will take time. Some experts believe that the smart home market and consumer electronics are where H.265 will first see more uses. Not until H.265 becomes more widely used in these areas will it see more rapid adoption in the security surveillance realm.

wide adoption is image distortion at the edges. Fisheye lenses are circular and do not use all the pixels on an image sensor. It projects a circular footprint and has a constant or linear distortion from the center to the edge, causing objects closer to the lens to look bigger and those farther away to appear smaller. This phenomenon could result in lower image quality at the edges, which could be worsened during dewarping. Over time, lower image quality has been fixed with megapixel fisheye cameras, but still, distortion is an issue. “The unique part of a fisheye camera is the wide angle view,” said William Ku, VP of the Brand Business Division at VIVOTEK. “A fisheye camera can capture the entirety of a wide-open space like airports, shopping malls, parking lots, retail stores, and offices. With the adoption of 4K resolution, fisheye network cameras are able to deliver clearer, more precise and more detailed images of objects, events, and activities of those wide open spaces, providing comprehensive and explicit surveillance.” In fact, many manufacturers expressed a similar opinion: better resolution and clarity brought on by 4K resolution could present a possible fix to previous problems of lower image quality and lack of detail. “Compared to traditional fixed cameras, the main issue of fisheye cameras still remains at the detailed resolution, that is to say its resolution in each unit pixel is relatively low. By applying 4K technology to a fisheye camera, both overall and detailed resolution will be significantly improved. In this way, one fisheye camera replacing several HD IP cameras will be available,” said Adler Wu, Product Marketing Manager at Hikvision Digital Technology. Steve Proctor, UK Head of Security

Thomas Carnevale, CEO, Sentry360 Jumbi Edulbehram, Regional President, Americas, Oncam Riki Nishimura, GM, Visual Security Solutions, Professional Solutions Company, APAC, Sony Electronics Peter Pan, Product Manager, Dahua Technology Steve Proctor, UK Head, Security Solutions, Panasonic Systems Communication Company Europe Adler Wu, Product Marketing Manager, Hikvision Digital Technology

Fisheye cameras can provide a 360-degree view of a scene; however, distortion at the edges of the image can be a problem. 4K resolution could help solve this issue by bringing greater clarity to images. Image source: Wikicommons.

Solutions for Panasonic Systems Communication Company Europe explained, “A key problem with conventional fisheye cameras is that because the camera covers such a wide area, the edges of the image can become distorted, in some cases leading to unusable footage depending on the lighting conditions. 4K means clarity across the 360-degree image. When coupled with a powerful sensor, this can make an ideal surveillance solution.” Jumbi Edulbehram, Regional President of the Americas at Oncam further explained, “The main benefit that 4K cameras have is increased resolution. The increase in resolution is especially important for 360-degree fisheye cameras because one of the drawbacks of such cameras is fewer ‘pixels on target’ since the available pixels are spread over a larger area compared to narrow field-of-view cameras.” He added, “The higher pixel density greatly enhances the overall usefulness of 360-degree fisheye cameras by directly addressing this inherent limitation; users can now get both total situational awareness as well as adequate resolution for identification.” Additionally, 4K resolution and higher will allow for fisheye cameras to replace not only multiple fixed field-of-view cameras, but also PTZs, Edulbehram suggested. “Compared to PTZs, fisheye cameras have a major advantage: Even though the operator may be zoomed into one part of the image while viewing live, the whole 360-degree image is stored, so they can go back into the image and see what was going on anywhere in it. With PTZs, on the video that’s being viewed is stored, so everything else is missed.” However, it isn’t all about resolution. Other factors such as software compatibility and usability play into whether fisheye cameras will see more widespread use. A well-thought-out design to account for varying lighting and weather conditions, in addition to true partnership with third-party VMS companies with direct integrations of 360-degree dewarping SDKs, is also integral to the success of 4K fisheye cameras, according to Thomas Carnevale, CEO and founder of Sentry360. “Just because a manufacturer comes out with a higher resolution fisheye camera it

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