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‘Seeing’ an Alarm With Video Verification The intrusion alarms market has long played an important role in keeping stores and households safe by issuing alarms to monitoring stations or police after a possible break-in.
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Australia is gearing up its protection of the country as recent global threats have raised awareness for public safety.
The gaming industry is considered one of the premier growth sectors for security. Casinos have unique surveillance needs and stringent requirements, necessitating systems that can monitor not only property and people, but the gaming operation too.
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EDITOR’S NOTE Thailand 4.0 to Drive Growth in Thai Economy Three years after the coup, the Thai society has finally settled down in peace. The next objective now for Thailand is to boost its economic growth and also ensure the safety and security of the country. The initiatives laid down in Thailand 4.0 are the ones that the government intends to focus on in the following years. Thailand 4.0 is expected to increase the country’s economic growth rate to 5 to 6 percent within five years. To achieve this, the country plans to grow its technology and value-based industries. In tandem with the fast-progressing Thailand 4.0 initiative, the country is also focused on developing its infrastructure. According to the government, Thailand’s infrastructure action plan for 2017 is worth US$25.2 billion, including 36 projects covering rail, roads, air transport and ports around the country. Thailand also expects to gain some growth from the Eastern Economic Corridor (ECC). The country expects to reach a total of $43 billion in investments over the next five years, mainly from infrastructure projects. Overall, the government is creating many opportunities to boost its economy and pave the way for its local industries to grow further. In the next few years, we can see Thailand become the fastest growing market among ASEAN countries.
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In security, detection is critical; detecting an impending danger early can prevent accidents or disasters. Today, detection technologies have become more advanced. Radar not only detects intrusion but also provides the direction and velocity of the intruder’s movement. Video image fire detection, meanwhile, shortens detection time. Both technologies are discussed in this issue.
The astounding growth of the Internet of Things has caused a paradigm shift. Not only is IoT enabling a smarter, more proactive approach to security, it has also become a major engine to create new products and solutions. This issue takes a look at how IoT is expanding the applications of traditional security systems in various fields, from transportation and retail to building automation.
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Detect Beyond What is Seen With Radar Detection
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hrough the use of radio waves, radar can detect objects without visual references, unlike surveillance cameras. A main feature of radar is its ability to track, which has only gotten better with recent advances in technology. Radar can be deployed in application like airports, highways and industrial setting where a clear visual of the environment is needed. Nowadays, several companies combine radar with devices such as cameras, thermal imaging and GIS.
FLIR CommandSpace Argus CommandSpace Argus is a fixed, rugged, preconfigured wide area surveillance system. Combining a best-inclass radar and thermal camera with command and control software, Argus is designed to detect and track multiple threats both near and far in the most demanding weather conditions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When compared to other perimeter security solutions, Argus has the lowest initial cost per kilometer of secured space as well as the lowest lifetime cost. Designed to install in hours with minimal infrastructure requirements, Argus has been preconfigured to virtually eliminate any integration risk. Available in multiple range configurations, Argus also networks with other Argus solutions, as well as vehicles and command-and-control nodes, providing unparalleled wide area perimeter security. KEY FEATURES • Radar and visible/thermal camera payloads ranging from 700 m to 30 km (18.6 miles), with slew-to-cue of cameras to radar tracks • Optional payloads cover up to four spectral bands including visible, near-IR (NIR), short-wave IR (SWIR) and mid-wave IR (MWIR) bands • Track over 500 targets at the same time • Laser designator, laser rangefinder, laser pointer and illuminator options • Provides target bearing and geo-referenced coordinates, identifying the precise location and direction of the target Supplier: FLIR Systems
URL: www.flir.com
Honeywell Radar Video Surveillance (RVS) System
The Honeywell RVS system is a wide area surveillance system that integrates ground or waterside radar, automatic identification system (AIS), global positioning system (GPS), video and thermal sensor data to provide the highest value wide area surveillance system available. RVS radar sensors automatically detect intruders in user defined alarm zones. Alarms are generated to alert security personnel, and PTZ cameras are directed to the intruder. Video is recorded and distributed over a local area network, to provide both recorded history and real-time situational awareness to facility personnel. KEY FEATURES • Tracked objects are overlaid on aerial photos or satellite images to provide situational awareness • Supports multiple, non-contiguous alarm zones. Objects entering the alarm zones are automatically detected, tracked and prioritized • Use time of day, day of week, speed, heading and location to build custom sets of rules for a facility • AIS/GPS Filtering • Tracked targets are prioritized using the facility rules Supplier: Honeywell Integrated Security URL: www.honeywellintegrated.com
Silent Sentinel Jaegar Radar September 2017 ● www.asmag.com
The unit gives 360° coverage with radar man detection out to 5,000 meters. Multiple options of thermal and HD or SD video cameras provide video verification of any target detected and the cameras will track the target as it moves. The system can be located on one mast ensuring there are no blind spots. The SxV lightweight radar is a coherent wide area surveillance radar built upon proven X-Band SharpEye solid state transceiver technology. Ultra-high reliability, “fit-and-forget” design concept and high detection performance make it an ideal solution for a wide range of applications. With its Doppler processing, it can eliminate most land clutter allowing for better surveillance of potential threats. The CxEye control software is easy to operate and will display targets on a geo-referenced map display. This combined with the cameras and radar enables a detect, recognize, identify and classify methodology. CxEye will control multiple radars and cameras from one screen, meaning the system is modular and scalable. Integrated E/O sensors can be cued to radar targets. Silent Sentinel have teamed-up with radar manufacturer Kelvin Hughes, to produce a truly exceptional surveillance system that is easy to deploy and control. KEY FEATURES • X-Band radar, 360° coverage • Long-range thermal detection • Cooled or uncooled thermal • HD or SD video option including IP or HD-SDI • Optical zoom lens on thermal camera • IP67 environmental protection (IP68 option) Supplier: Silent Sentinel
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HGH Spynel-M Thermal Radar
With dimensions of less than 12 x 20 cm and weight of only 1.8 kg, the Spynel-M is a cost-effective, rugged and compact solution for wide area surveillance, taking advantage of 15 years of expertise in major security projects. SPYNEL-M is a high-resolution panoramic thermal camera, acting as an infrared radar. Continuously capturing full 360-degree infrared images every second, it provides real-time security against conventional and asymmetrical threats including hardly detectable targets such as UAVs, RHIBs or crawling men.
KEY FEATURES • Cost-effective, low power consumption and reliable surveillance system • Full 360° panoramic coverage with a single sensor • Day/night panoramic scrutiny even in adverse weather conditions • Flexible and easy configuration of the covered area • Automatic tracking of all threats with superior image quality • Compact, robust, lightweight equipment, for a fast deployment and an easy installation
Supplier: HGH Infrared Systems
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Blighter Scout
Blighter Scout is one of a range of integrated multi-sensor surveillance platforms from Blighter Surveillance Systems. Blighter Scout is designed for mounting on vehicle or trailer masts enabling rapid deployment in just minutes. Featuring the Blighter Revolution 360 radar for high sensitivity and rapid surveillance in tough environments plus the Hawkeye low-light camera and optional thermal imaging camera, Blighter Scout is able to detect humans at distances of more than 7 km, track them and then cue the electrooptical (EO) system to follow the targets leading to recognition and identification as the targets approach. KEY FEATURES • Lightweight vehicle mountable integrated radar and electro-optic (EO) surveillance system • Blighter Revolution 360 for rapid target detection and location in all terrains (dual Blighter B303 option) • Hawkeye robust, high performance EO camera system for target recognition and identification • Compact surveillance system can be mounted to standard telescopic masts for rapid deployment • Options for LRFs and video tracking • Rapid deployment and orientation with GPS compass
Supplier: Blighter Surveillance Systems URL: www.blighter.com
Jenoptik TraffiStar SR590
The stationary TraffiStar SR590 monitors multiple vehicles in different lanes. The system reliably and accurately monitors speed and red light violations at intersections and roads with traffic lights. Thanks to a 3D tracking radar sensor, it can measure the movements of all vehicles long before they reach the stop line at the traffic lights. This means that traffic offences are captured even for vehicles traveling parallel to or closely behind one another. All offenses are documented by a high-resolution smart camera with encryption and data protection suitable as evidence in court. The user also has the option of connecting a sequential camera or video camera to the system enabling it to document events leading up to and immediately following the traffic offence.
KEY FEATURES • Versatile: speed and red light monitoring combined in one device • Accurate: monitor multiple vehicles in different lanes reliably over a distance • Flexible: use one system at different locations to reduce costs • Suitable as evidence: measured values and vehicles are documented in the photo • User friendly: easy-to-use graphical interface • Remote control: option to control and monitor the system remotely via a network connection Supplier: Jenoptik URL: www.jenoptik.com
360 Vision Technology Predator Radar
High-speed high-definition ruggedized RADAR controlled pan, tilt and zoom video surveillance camera. Predator Radar is designed for applications where wide area detection and tracking of moving objects is required. Predator Radar does not need visual clarity and therefore works in all weather conditions — rain, fog, snow, mist and coastal as well as extreme hot and cold climates. The camera is ideal for many different settings such as roadways, power stations, airports and datacenters to name a few. KEY FEATURES • Unique integrated Radar & Predator 1080p HD Camera • Cost effective perimeter/wide area surveillance up to 200 m radius/400 m diameter constant surveillance • Predator Radar scans 360 degrees twice every second to detect and automatically track up to 40 simultaneous objects • Multiple objects can be tracked using sophisticated and intelligent “time share” alarm handling — ensuring all alarms are evenly or priority handled Supplier: 360 Vision Technology
URL: www.360visiontechnology.com
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COVER STORY
Tony Yang, President, HIP Global
HIP Global, a leading security supplier in Thailand and other Asian countries, talked to a&s Asia about its new video alarm monitoring service — HIP Cloud Security Center, and how the company is following the objectives set by Thailand 4.0 — the national economic model for the future which relies on building a value-based industry — to grow its business in Asia. BY Jill Lai
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Due to HIP's commitment to running its security business in Thailand, HIP has won several valuable awards. Recent awards include the following: • ASEAN Commerce Awards 2012 • Thailand Leader Awards 2015 • Best Biz & Products Awards 2016 • Thailand Product Awards 2016 • SME Thailand Awards 2017 • Top Brand Awards 2017 • The World Outstanding Young Leaders Awards 2017 • Asian Famous Brand Awards 2017 10
ocated in the central part of Southeast Asia, Thailand is well known for being a gateway for Western and North Asian companies to do business in the ASEAN countries. It is because of this strategic geographic location that companies in Thailand are also able to quickly expand their business all over the Pan Asia region. HIP Global, a leading security systems and solutions provider in Thailand, is an outstanding example. HIP Global initially focused on providing fingerprint readers and terminals for access control and time attendance to this market. Tony Yang, President of HIP Global, said, “We are one of the companies who first introduced fingerprint to Thailand. We work with many world leading manufacturers to customize the access control systems for Thai customers. We are strong in software technology, so we are able to do quite a lot for our local customers.”
Total Solutions Provider in Thailand In the past 17 years, the company has developed a complete product portfolio in security — access control, video surveillance, burglar and fire alarms, and firefighting equipment — with 500 franchises in Thailand. Focusing not only on products, HIP also provides a total solution for end customers. Its strong verticals now include banking, residential buildings,
“We are one of the companies who first introduced fingerprint to Thailand. HIP now has a complete product portfolio in security and is ready to launch its video monitoring service all over Asia.”
prisons, airports and some technical services for telecommunication operators. Yang mentioned that the secret of HIP’s success is to create a big family for all its sales partners. Yang said, “We treated all our partners like families by providing them full support in many aspects. Education and technical support in installation are the main focuses for us. That is why we provide a lot of tutorial videos online for our resellers and provide them constant training. Sometimes, financial support is also necessary. We can provide more flexible payment terms for our premier partners.” Outside of Thailand, HIP products are also sold through their distributors in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Australia, Spain, South Africa and some countries in the Middle East. Among these countries, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Pakistan and India have recently grown quite well, said Yang.
Grows its Connected Service HIP recently launched a new offering to this market, its latest cloud-based solution and service which is set to be widely adopted in the future, particularly in Thailand. Yang mentioned that the country has launched many projects to strengthen its economy, such as Thailand 4.0 (see the side box for more details) and smart cities. To achieve the objectives for these projects, the government has also invited some enterprises to co-invest in supporting the development of digital infrastructure, such as hardware, software, telecoms, networks, e-business and e-commerce. It is because Thailand is actively improving its network infrastructure that Yang had the confidence to launch HIP’s video monitoring solution and service to local customers. He said, “In this connected world, the key is how to acquire data, analyze and use data. That is why we have started to provide security monitoring services such as HIP Cloud Security Center to our enterprise customers. They just need to pay monthly fees and we can provide them with HIP Cloud Security Center — video monitoring service and solutions.” Since other alarm service providers don’t normally provide video monitoring with fire or burglar alarms, HIP’s service and solution becomes even more valuable. The company also aims to expand its service business to other countries, such as India, in the near future.
Big Picture To aid in developing safe cities and a healthy security industry in Thailand, the company is actively involved with the Thai Security Association (TSA). HIP collaborates
with local suppliers, systems integrators, installers and resellers on creating security equipment standards, which particularly benefits government-related projects. Yang, one of the founders of TSA, said, “We hope TSA can bring standardization into the industry and offer constructive suggestions for the government, which can initiate healthy development in the Thai security industry.” Thailand is now preparing for many national projects to boost its economy and future industries. From promoting industry standardization to developing its value-added security solution and service further, HIP has clearly realized the objectives of Thailand 4.0 with which it continues to push the growth for the company and the Thai security industry.
About Thailand 4.0 According to the latest announcement from the Thai government, the country intends to continue on its economic growth path by moving its focus from the agriculture sector (Thailand 1.0), light (Thailand 2.0) and heavy industry (Thailand 3.0) to an innovative/value-based industry. The so-called “Thailand 4.0” is set to “increase its economic growth rate to full capacity rate of 5 to 6 percent within five years, and increase national income per capita from US$5,470 in 2014 to $15,000 by 2032,” according to the Royal Thai Embassy in the U.S. According to THE NATION, a local newspaper in Thailand, the four key focus areas of Thailand 4.0 national development goals are in human resources, research and development, agricultural, and manufacturing development. By utilizing technology and innovation, it aims to improve competitiveness and create a smart social environment to help leverage the country as a whole. In addition to ongoing projects in Thailand, the government is also expecting a growth push from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which will run from China to Indonesia with a total area of 13,000 square kilometers. Thailand is again strategically located on the EEC, which will create many opportunities for the country and its industries to expand to other regions in the future.
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NEWS FEATURE a&s explores topics that are generating interest in the security industry, offering readers important facts and information relevant to their profession.
Canon Marketing Japan to Resell BriefCam Syndex Software Canon Marketing Japan will be able to offer a comprehensive solutions for video surveillance that gives customers the complete package. BY BriefCam
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riefCam announced that it has signed a reseller agreement with Canon Marketing Japan. BriefCam’s Syndex products are deployed in over 40 countries and utilized by the world’s law enforcement, public safety, government and business organizations to transform their raw video data into actionable intelligence. Canon Marketing Japan (MJ) is the exclusive sales and marketing arm of Canon in Japan. By adding BriefCam Syndex to its portfolio, Canon MJ can offer its customers a complete video surveillance solution comprising network cameras, video management and recording (Milestone XProtect), and video content analytics (BriefCam Syndex). BriefCam Syndex will provide Canon MJ customers
with the ability to review hours of video within minutes, rapidly pinpoint people and objects of interest, proactively receive
real-time notifications of critical events, and dynamically analyze key performance indicators. “We are excited to add BriefCam’s Syndex products to our product portfolio,” said Koichi Mikami, VP and Group Executive for NVS Management Headquarters for Canon Marketing Japan. “Everything from the quality of their patented Synopsis presentation layer to their advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities is cutting-
“By adding BriefCam Syndex to its portfolio, Canon MJ can offer its customers a complete video surveillance solution comprising network cameras, video management and recording, and video content analytics.”
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ONCAM SAFEGUARDS PASSENGERS ON THAILAND RAILWAY September 2017 ● www.asmag.com
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is the largest state enterprise in Thailand, with a total route of more than 4,000 km. High level of usage requires robust video surveillance to keep passengers and employees safe and secure, while providing situational awareness or investigative capabilities in the event of
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an incident. Agilis Technology, an integrator, brought Oncam’s 360-degree technology to the customer, citing the camera’s ability to view
each scene in wider areas, the ability to cover more areas with fewer cameras, and the capacity to achieve total situational awareness, as coveted functions. Footage from the cameras have increased SRT’s situational awareness in regards to emerging threats and incidents. Now that 360-degree technology can cover the full platform or train station, officials have the views they need to decrease risks, identify
potential problem areas and aid police in criminal investigations.
1,249,544 1,249,544 higher education students in Australia in first half of 2016.
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edge. These unique capabilities enable us to offer our customers the best-of-breed video analytics solution, with comprehensive capabilities that range from countering security threats to increasing operational efficiencies.” According to researchers at Markets and Markets, the video surveillance market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.4 percent to reach a projected market size of US$ 5.6 billion by 2022. This ubiquity of network cameras is driving the groundswell of demand for solutions that quickly and accurately analyze, classify, and quantify the content of video data. “We are delighted to add Canon MJ to our list of valued partners,” said Trevor Matz, President and CEO of BriefCam. "We look forward to working with Canon MJ to unlock the value embedded in the petabytes of video recorded by their customers, and to provide breakthrough efficiency and effectiveness to security, operations, and management teams across Japan.” BriefCam offers transformational video analytics solutions that prevent and solve security challenges for federal government, security, law enforcement, safe/smart cities, and transportation agencies across the globe, while providing F500 enterprises, healthcare and educational institutions with advanced capabilities to address safety, security and operational efficiency objectives.
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NEDAP PARTNERS WITH CALE FOR SMART PARKING IN MALAYSIA In Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, Cale and Nedap Mobility Solutions offered a combined solution for efficient parking guidance. The solution is based on Nedap’s SENSIT system, which uses bay-mounted sensors in individual parking spaces to detect whether it is occupied. In Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, an affluent major township in Kuala Lumpur, the first combined Nedap and Cale installation is realized. Nedap’s SENSIT system consists of smart parking sensors that detect in real time whether or not a single parking bay
Identiv Desktop Smart Card Reader Solutions Certified in India The trust in Identiv’s desktop smart card reader solutions will further be enhanced with the certification by BIS.
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dentiv announced Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification on the company’s desktop smart card reader solutions. BIS, the National Standards Body of India, was established for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods. BIS provides traceability and tangibility benefits to the Indian economy in a number of ways, such as providing safe, reliable, quality goods and minimizing health hazards to consumers. The following have received BIS certification: SCR3310v2.0 USB smart card reader, uTrust 2700 R contact smart card reader, uTrust SmartFold SCR3500 Family, uTrust 3700 F contactless smart card reader, uTrust 4711 F contactless smart card reader with SAM, SPR332 v2.0 secure Class 2 PIN pad reader, and uTrust 4701 F dual interface smart card reader. Common access card (CAC) and personal identity verification (PIV) approved SCR3310v2.0 USB smart card reader is a small, robust PC-linked contact USB smart card reader with backside mounting holes. uTrust 2700 R contact smart card reader is a contact, CAC and PIV-approved USB smart card reader that works seamlessly with virtually all smart cards and PC operating systems. The ultra-compact uTrust SmartFold SCR3500 Family are CAC and PIV-approved PC-linked USB contact smart card readers that provide ISO/IEC 7816, CCID, PC/SC, EMV 2011, and GSA FIPS 201 compliance. uTrust 3700 F contactless smart card reader supports ISO/IEC 14443 and combines contactless and NFC smart card reader technology. uTrust 4711 F contactless smart card reader with SAM features near field communication (NFC) capabilities and is protected by an optional secure access module (SAM). SPR332 v2.0 Secure Class 2 PIN pad reader allows securely executed personal identification number (PIN) authentication processes within the device, protecting the entered data from various attacks. PC-linked dual interface uTrust 4701 F dual interface smart card reader combines contact, contactless, and NFC tech in just one device, supporting ISO/IEC 7816. “In India, the desktop smart card reader market is government-driven with a total volume of up to 100,000 smart card readers for various projects,” said Manfred Mueller, Identiv COO and GM for Smart Card Readers and Transponders. “Our partners and customers depend on Identiv’s smart card readers to protect login to PCs and networks, encrypt hard drives, and digitally sign and encipher email, so reader quality, reliability and safety are critical product requirements. BIS certification on our most popular selection of desktop smart card readers validates Identiv’s commitment to deliver on those attributes.”
is occupied and how long it has been occupied. This real-time occupancy information of each individual parking spaces is integrated in Cale’s Web Office software. Drivers can locate available
parking spaces on-street via the mobile app of Cale. This enables them to find a space to park near their destination easy and quickly.
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The gaming industry is considered one of the premier growth sectors for security. Casinos have unique surveillance needs and stringent requirements, necessitating systems that can monitor not only property and people, but the gaming operation too. Casino operators are now looking toward new technology and even artificial intelligence as means to BY the a&s Editorial Team enhance overall security, as well as provide intelligence for business optimization.
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he casino industry has seen steady growth over the recent years as more and more countries across the globe become increasingly open to the idea of gambling and the revenue made from it. Once limited mostly to countries like the U.S. with destinations like Las Vegas, casinos are now popular in Asia too with places like Macau growing rapidly. According to Research and Markets,
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the global casino gaming market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2 percent between 2017 and 2021. One of the main factors for this strong growth can be increasingly attributed to taxes and GDP as the casino industry contributes significantly to a country’s economic development. In the U.S. alone, it accounts for 0.5 percent of the GDP. Casinos pay 25 percent of their revenues as tax, while an average American pays 10
percent. Apart from this, the industry is also attractive for the number of job opportunities it creates, as casinos often need a lot of people. A large casino in the U.S. will need at least 8,000 to 10,000 employees working throughout the year. A market trend that researchers have identified is the shift in consumer gambling habits. Besides traditional gaming locations, the increase in the
Olive Chuang, Senior Director, Ganlot
Douglas Florence Sr., Business Development Director, Gaming VPL NA, Avigilon
popularity of gambling apps and social gambling are now propelling growth in this vertical. While this is indeed a threat to the land-based casinos, the latter is embracing technology to keep its audience interested. This includes the use of artificial intelligence-based analytic solutions to smart casino equipment and stronger security solutions. Security is, in fact, one of the most important factors that casinos have to consider in order to attract more guests and ensure they have a good time. Recent incidents like the active shooter attack in a casino in the Philippines that killed 36 people have only served to heighten concerns in this sector.
Miki Manjal, Global Vertical Manager, Casinos and Gaming, Pelco by Schneider Electric
Major Considerations When Securing Casinos Perhaps the first point to consider while providing security solutions to casinos is the government regulations of the country that the casino is located in. According to Miki Manjal, Global Vertical Manager for Casinos and Gaming at Pelco by Schneider Electric, casinos are required by regulatory agencies to implement a range of security requirements and procedures. “These are important business imperatives — for example, gaming regulations require surveillance of slot machines, table games, card games, keno and bingo games, gaming salons, the casino cage, count rooms and security offices,”
Dan Reese, Director, Vertical Market Applications, Video Systems, Bosch Security Systems
Manjal said. “Significant bandwidth and storage are needed as cameras must capture video at a minimum of 30 fps, and recordings must be retained for up to 90 days. In parallel with these requirements, and because of the nature of their operations, casinos work to protect themselves with several layers of security from potential theft and fraud.” Indeed, the single most important security equipment that any casino should have is a robust video system. Dan Reese, Director of Vertical Market Applications for Video Systems at Bosch Security Systems, said that in order to reliably identify individuals and to catch all of the action, casinos require minimum HD resolution, full-frame rate (30 fps)
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HIGHER AWARENESS BOOSTS AUSTRALIAN SECURITY Australia is gearing up its protection of the country as recent global threats have raised awareness for public safety. BY Lisa Hsu
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lthough Australia is a relatively safe country, the country’s security market is growing, as opportunities arise as a result of recent global and local threats. The country was ranked 59 on the Global Terrorism Index, a study that analyzes the impact of terrorism for 163 countries. According to Craig Schutte, GM of Security in Australia and PNG at Gallagher Security, “The Australian security market will continue to grow well considering huge focus on global security, defense spending and technological advances feeding demand.” According to a local news report, Australia would have experienced 15 terror attacks over the past three years including local beheadings, if most plots had not been foiled by the police. Terror attacks that were not prevented included the Lindt Café siege in Sydney where two people lost their lives, the killing of a police accountant by a 15-year old schoolboy, and the non-fatal stabbing of a man in Minto last year. All these near-misses are some growth drivers for enhancing public safety, which before had been hindered by the public’s emphasis on privacy laws and high labor costs. “The awareness is going up. Luckily for us in Australia we are still more isolated from the world and as a result we don’t have the same problems you have in Europe or the U.S. at the moment, definitely not as in the Middle East. But the awareness that these types of things are happening worldwide is increasing here too,” said Gerald Berkovics, Business Development Director of Australia and New Zealand at Add-On APAC Innovative Solutions. “While it is not as critical as in other parts of the world, it is still having an impact here in Australia. The government and organizations are looking to try to be ready if those threats will come to Australia and I really hope that they will not.”
GrowinG Security Market Australia is gearing up its protection of the country. A survey conducted by a&s at a recent show in Australia showed that the majority of the people surveyed (60 out of the 100) expected the security market to grow up to 10 percent in the next five years, 35 predicted a growth of 11 to 20 percent, while five expected a decline of 1 to 10 percent instead. The residential security sector have grown the most thanks to the construction boom experienced in recent years. A growth that seems to be related to the rise of connected home devices. According to a report by Telsyte, 40 percent of Australian households have at least one connected home device in 2017, up from 29 percent in the previous year. As an increasing number of major smart home manufacturers are making their products available in the country (please note that Google Nest only came to Australia this year), the market is expected to grow with more than 300 million devices in
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PRODUCT EXPLORATION
‘Seeing’ an Alarm With Video Verification The intrusion alarms market has long played an important role in keeping stores and households safe by issuing alarms to monitoring stations or police after a possible break-in. But inevitably, alarm systems can create false alarms, which cause problems for multiple stakeholders amid budget and manpower constraints. Adding a video component to alarms as a verification method, therefore, has become a trend in the alarms industry. BY William Pao
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alse alarms are both annoying and costly, and the high false alarm rates in different markets across the globe are making things worse as police spend taxpayers’ money to dispatch officers to alarms triggered by users forgetting their passcodes or sensors detecting moving pets. “Today around 85 percent
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of all alarms detected and reported by intrusion systems are false alarms. The vast majority of these false alarms are not caused by a malfunction of a detection device, but by the user,” said Ross Wilks, Product Marketing Manager at Vanderbilt Industries. Just to put things into perspective, according to The Daily Courier, a Prescott, Arizona-based newspaper, the local police department responded to 772 burglar alarms in 2016, and only six were classified as criminal offenses; the remaining 766, or 99.2 percent, were false. Also according to the paper, each time an officer responds to an alarm, it costs the town US$58.12, translating into a total of $44,520 in taxpayers’ money to dispatch officers to false alarms in 2016. Demands to verify alarms to reduce waste, lower cost and improve operational efficiency, therefore, have been rising. “The operational costs involved in attending unverified alarms by monitoring stations or police are enormous. Due to ever-increasing competition, monitoring stations are making all possible efforts to reduce operational costs, hence adding alarm verification capabilities to the alarm monitoring centers,” said Avi Krainer, VP for Product Marketing at RISCO Group. “In countries like Spain, alarm verification became mandatory by regulation, aimed at reducing police response costs.” Alarm verification by way of video, whereby the activation of an alarm is
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accompanied by a video clip from the scene, has therefore become a trend, if not a requirement, in the industry. “There is a new market segment now that video will enhance the verification and reduce false alarms,” Wilks said. “Reducing these figures is becoming critical to the future acceptance and performance of intrusion systems.” “We see that regulations in some countries require it. Video verification for alarms reduces dramatically the events in which a guard or the police are alerted, due to false alarms. It also reduces the operational costs of security services and improves their efficiency,” said Eran Kovalsky, Product Manager for Wireless and Hybrid Panels for Building Technologies and Solutions at Johnson Controls. “Traditionally this concept has been driven by central monitoring stations (CMS) and has been adopted in the residential market where single-direction wireless systems were installed. Video verification has become required because
of the wireless systems adopted did not have a way of confirming alarms in a reliable manner. For example, when there is an alarm in the single-direction wireless detectors, they activate once and then enter the battery-saving mode. This will not give enough information to the CMS to confirm the alarm,” said Valeri Filianov, International Sales Director at Pyronix. “Of course, the CMS had the option to install a separate analog video surveillance system, but the cost of such would have been too high for the purpose of the installation. From here, the wireless PIR-CAM concept was adopted, whereby after an alarm a low-resolution image is sent to the CMS to confirm the alarm.” And benefits of video verified alarms are manifold. According to Sonitrol, a security service provider, a traditional alarm response time of 21 minutes in Boston was shortened to just 7 minutes, 38 seconds when a video alarm was in place, a difference of 13 minutes, 22 seconds. In another report by the Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response, verified alarms have resulted in documented arrest rates of over 10 percent, compared to 0.08 percent for traditional alarms.
Video Verification Trend Drives Solutions Increasingly, users, monitoring stations and law enforcement agencies are asking for video verification when an alarm goes off, so they can determine whether an alarm is real or false. As a result, more and more solutions providers are offering their
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INDUSTRY REPORT
Telematics
Takes the Wheel for Safer and Smarter Cars Telematics plays a pivotal role when it comes to car security and safety. GPS navigation, vehicle tracking and driving safety are at the core of telematics. Evolving IoT technology, fleet management applications, governmental mandates and increasing adoption of smartphone-integrated solutions contribute to the growth of the telematics market. BY Weili Lin, Freelancer
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elematics is widely used in-vehicle technology. It combines telecommunication and informatics, providing location tracking, wireless communications and system control of automotive electronic systems. Thanks to enhancements in connectivity technology, like 4G and 802.11p-based dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) radio, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT ), telematics services have improved, offering more intelligence and benefits. Nowadays, telematics services offer more than GPS navigation, vehicle tracking and basic driving safety functions. On account of improved data analytics and machine learning capabilities, car drivers or fleet managers can now Allen Cheng, Senior Industry Analyst, utilize the data to enhance driving Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute
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safety and fuel efficiency, along with additional functions like predictive maintenance and insights on vehicle health and driving habits. Furthermore, when the vehicles are connected to the cloud, drivers can get notifications about real-time parking space availability or nearby traffic and road conditions, and receive vehicle system updates. Smarter, connected telematics solutions are creating more value for automakers. It has resulted in the creation of new business models like telematics-based insurance, known as user-based insurance (UBI). A good example of how customers can utilize data analytics and machine learning can be seen in smartphone-based telematics, which is gaining much traction in telematics-based UBI and fleet management.
Growing Market The global telematics industry has witnessed healthy growth in the last few years and is expected to maintain growth — commercial vehicle telematics is predicted to grow steadily at double-digit rates over the next few years. The vehicle telematics market includes passenger cars and both light and heavy commercial segments. Some reports name North America, Europe and APAC as the largest regional markets for the global telematics market in the coming years. The automotive market in APAC is booming as a result of the fast-growing number of new cars projected to boost the sales volume of telematics systems and service subscribers. Allen Cheng, Senior Industry Analyst at Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC), indicated that the India market is
growing at a rapid pace, with double-digit annual growth in passenger vehicles. Telematics systems are at the helm of smart and connected commercial vehicles, enabling quick return on investment (ROI), compliance with governmental regulations, and enhancements in driving safety, fuel management and fleet productivity. For some fleet managers and logistic companies, telematics plays an important part in their business and could be considered a revenue generator as it can help them get rid of gas guzzlers and improve gas mileage. TomTom Telematics, one of the largest European fleet management service providers involved in fleet management and other connected car services, stated in its annual report that some of its customers were able to save in excess of 20 percent on fuel usage and vehicle efficiency by using its services. “Through connected truck technology, fleet operators will be able to optimize factors such as fuel, maintenance and driver wages, which together contribute more than 60 percent of the total cost of ownership. In the GCC alone, parts costs (including lubricants and tires) of a heavy commercial vehicle can exceed US$3,000 per year. Usage of predictive maintenance can reduce this by nearly 20 percent,” according to a recent white paper by Frost & Sullivan. The paper further indicated that the global connected truck market is creating growth opportunities in commercial vehicle telematics, despite these solutions being relatively high-priced. The commercial vehicle telematics market is projected to grow from $7.3 billion in 2017 to $18.4 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 20.3 percent, according to a report from MarketsandMarkets. This market growth is supplemented by the adoption of telematics solutions and services resulting from growing government mandates on deploying vehicle tracking systems in commercial vehicles and rising demand for smartphones. Research firm Technavio also forecast the global commercial telematics market to grow at a CAGR of more than 18 percent from 2017 to 2021, with the Americas predicted to take up around half of the global market in 2021.
IHS Markit. There will be 87-percent penetration rate in the U.S., 89 percent in Canada, 91 percent in Germany, 92 percent in the U.K. and 54 percent in China; with more than half of the global fleet of vehicles in operation connected. IHS Markit also surveyed more than 5,000 vehicle owners intending to purchase new vehicles within the next 36 months in countries like the U.S., Canada, China, Germany and the U.K. to find out consumer preferences for automotive technology. Results showed that roadside assistance, crash notification and navigation systems are top features that garnered the most consumer interest, along with increasing demand for integrated apps in new vehicles.
Embedded Vs. Smartphone Telematics Road safety is also a major concern for governments worldwide. Government-mandated installation of vehicle telematics systems in some countries are expected to propel market growth. Thus, there is a tendency for automakers to deploy embedded telematics in their new vehicles, partly because of this and partly because of customer Country Amount demand for connec ted U.S. $484 car solutions. According to Technavio’s latest report, the Canada $168 embedded system segment Germany $402 of the global commercial China $294 telematics market is growing at a CAGR of 17.5 percent. U.K. $386 The report estimates the Amount of money consumers are willing to pay percentage of new vehicle for telematics by country in USD. Source: IHS Markit sales with embedded telematics will reach more than 75 percent of the on-road cars in the U.S. and more than 35 percent globally by 2018. Based on a report by MarketsandMarkets, the telematics control unit (TCU) is predicted to be the fastest growing market for on-highway vehicles from 2017 to 2022. The report said, “The safety and security regulations such as European Commission’s eCall or
Top Customer Concerns The adoption of new vehicles and demand from the demand side is driving growth in the market. On the consumer side, navigation, emergency assistance, car security and safety are top concerns. A report by Strategy Analytics said OEMs should focus on services that bring improved safety and security; mid-range vehicle owners in the U.S. showed the highest interest in tracked services, such as stolen vehicle assistance, automatic crash notification, remote diagnostics, remote start and teen driving alerts. In commercial telematics, improvements in fleet efficiency and productivity, driving safety, as well as reduction of fuel and operational costs are top concerns of customers like fleet managers and logistic companies. More than 85 percent of new vehicles will be equipped with telematics in North America and Europe by 2022, according to
Drivers can get notifications about real-time parking space availability or nearby traffic and road conditions, and receive vehicle system updates when their vehicles are connected to the cloud.
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IoT - TRANSPORTATION
Unclogging Urban Streets With Intelligent Transportation Systems No one likes being stuck in traffic; however, with more and more people moving into cities, urban streets are getting increasingly congested. By deploying intelligent transportation systems (ITS), city streets can better manage traffic flow and reduce driver frustration. BY Eifeh Strom, Freelancer
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ith urbanization on the rise globally, urban streets are becoming increasingly congested, causing stress and frustration among drivers. By deploying an intelligent transportation system (ITS) drivers could reduce their time on the road, not only making daily commutes less of a hassle but also decongesting streets and reducing the negative environmental impact. Based on the 2016 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard, traffic
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congestion is getting worse every year, with it costing US drivers nearly US$300 billion in 2016, an average of $1,400 per driver. Topping the global list of urban cities with the worst traffic congestion was Los Angeles, California, where the average driver spent 104 hours stuck in traffic jams during peak congestion hours in 2016. “This contributed to congestion costing drivers in Los Angeles $2,408 each and the city as a whole $9.6 billion from direct and indirect costs. Direct costs relate to the value of fuel and time wasted, and indirect costs refer to freight and business fees from company vehicles idling in traffic, which are passed on to
households through higher prices,” stated the report. As a result of increased traffic congestion in urban areas, the demand for ITS is significantly on the rise. In fact, the global ITS market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.9 percent during the period 2017 to 2022, according to a report by BIS Research. The report also noted that growing demand has also led to the need for more sophisticated infrastructure and advanced systems to manage traffic and space scarcity.
Challenges of Combating Congestion There are several challenges when addressing urban traffic congestion. “Some of them — data collection and processing — can be solved by HERE. Others — resources allocation, prioritization and implementation — lie in the hands of the public authorities. HERE supports them in the first and last steps of the process,” said Alexandra Teachout, Product Marketing Manager at HERE Technologies. Among some of the more restrictive challenges is cost. “Traditional traffic detection such as inductive loops are expensive to maintain. When vehicles stop and go at an intersection, the wear and tear of the road surface causes loops to break and malfunction starting as soon as only several
years after installation,” said Michael Deruytter, Director of Innovation at FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems. “Above ground detection is a more economical alternative and is easier to install. A sensor is installed on existing infrastructure and covers multiple lanes from a single point of view. FLIR’s detection sensors are built to withstand harsh environmental conditions and have a high mean time between failures (MTBF) resulting in lower maintenance costs.” FLIR has developed a broadband-over-powerline communication technology (BPL), which could help reduce installation costs for cabling of sensors. “Installing a FLIR ITS sensor does not require additional cabling as any existing cables can be re-used thanks to BPL technology
incorporated in the sensor,” Deruytter said. Integration is another challenge. Florian Matusek, Co-Founder of KiwiSecurity, explained, “Many city and urban centers have installed multiple systems over the years (many legacy, many new), and have to pay expensive fees for integrations that have to be updated frequently as new cameras and software systems are introduced into the infrastructure. But unified systems that don’t have to be put together, prove to be much easier to manage and to add new technologies like video analytics tools.”
Leveraging Existing Cameras Matusek pointed out how deploying their software could reduce the need for
"In order for ITS to be effective in improving traffic flow and congestion, it is important to first understand what is happening on the streets." expensive road works by also leveraging existing video surveillance cameras. “Using KiwiSecurity video analytics, expensive road-works (e.g., for installing inductive loops in the ground) are not necessary. Further, existing video surveillance cameras can be leveraged. These measures significantly reduce the cost of infrastructure of such systems, compared to traditional traffic management solutions,” he said.
Leveraging existing cameras, however, poses another challenge in itself. Matusek added, “Making sure the cameras are functioning is a challenge. At most times, 20 percent of video surveillance cameras have technical issues brought on by bad weather, electrical supply, firmware updates not coming through or the management system not ‘knowing’ that the camera is offline, due to communication and ‘health monitoring.’
Population growth, economic growth and increased urbanization are all major contributors to traffic congestion. The 2016 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard ranked the top 10 most congested cities of 2016 in the world and just how much time drivers wasted sitting in traffic. Rank
Global City
Country
Continent
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Los Angeles
U.S.
North America
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Moscow
Russia
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New York
2016 Peak Hours Spent in Congestion
Percentage of Total Drive Time in Congestion (peak and non-peak hours)
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Europe
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U.S.
North America
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San Francisco U.S.
North America
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12.8%
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Bogota
Colombia South America
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31.8%
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
South America
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20.8%
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London
U.K.
Europe
73
12.7%
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Atlanta
U.S.
North America
71
10.0%
9
Paris
France
Europe
65
11.4%
10
Miami
U.S.
North America
65
8.7%
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IoT - RETAIL
Analytics Companies Compete to Provide Retailers With Robust Solutions With the entry of e-commerce giants like Amazon into the physical store market, smaller retailers have to make most of the resources available. This means that retail analytic solutions will see strong demand in the coming days. BY the a&s Editorial Team
to a&s , Michael Brand, CEO of the company, explained that retail analytics is not just about established store brands trying to boost their business, but also about new entrants to the market who are keen to take advantage of advanced technologies.
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he retail analytics market is expected to grow from US$2.2 billion in 2015 to 5.1 billion by 2020 at an estimated CAGR of 18.9 percent during the period, according to MarketsandMarkets. The brickand-mortar retail industry has been forced to go through significant changes in the recent years mostly due to rising competition from e-commerce and advancements in technology. As store owners try to improve the shopping experience and push their bottom lines, more and more are turning to analytics as the answer. Several companies have come up with various kinds of solutions in this field. One of them is the California-based Dor Technologies. Speaking
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we enjoy supporting them as they evolve,” Brand said. “However, though there’s a lot of negative talk in the industry about retail ‘dying’ or being ‘under attack,’ that’s not our view. At Dor, what we’re seeing is a groundswell of newer retailers who are keyed into providing a truly unique and personal experience for their customers. These retailers aren’t in need of a revolution — they’re leading it. The so-called retail revolution is only what it’s always been: serving customers excellently. Having store traffic data just helps a brick-and-mortar retailer save money while they do that.” Analytics, in essence, is all about information. Of course, historically, information was
power in the retail industry. The more you knew about your customer, the more you could generate growth. But according to Lea El Hage, Product Marketing Manager at SwiftIQ, in today’s hyperconnected world and with the rise of e-commerce pure-players, information has become a necessity. Those who are not able to identify purchase patterns and offer a compelling shopping experience to their customers have been thrown out into a survival mode: it’s the survival of the fittest. “Analytics is transforming the way businesses operate and are helping companies unlock their data’s full potential to shift from a product-centric approach to a customercentric one,” El Hage said. “The golden ticket in this new retail landscape is connecting data to insights and insights to decisions. Analytics is changing the retail game by providing visibility across all engagement channels to better understand customer buying patterns and behaviors.” This is becoming all the more important as companies like Amazon begin to enter the physical store industry. With their recent purchase of Whole Foods, the e-commerce giant will be looking to use its expertise in online analytics in the brick-and-mortar store sphere. Smaller retailers now have to compete not just with the likes of Walmart, but also Amazon that’s powerful enough to combine the strengths of online and offline retail.
What do Retail Analytic Solutions Offer? Although at the core of retail analytics is the power of data, several companies in the market offer varied products to customers for different purposes. The New York-based Leantegra, for instance, pointed out two main functions that their solution concentrates on. One is proximity marketing and the other, real-time location system. According to Olga Rusnak, Head of Marketing at Leantegra, proximity marketing is the location-based delivery of advertising content to smartphones and tablets using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless technology. Real-time location system allows store owners to identify indoor location and movement of an individual or asset in real time using Wi-Fi, BLE and Ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless technologies. Rusnak further gave some examples of how these functions could be employed in stores. In FMCG stores, for instance, it can be used to activate a customer loyalty program and integrate it with your store’s mobile application and CRM. Use purchasing data to send targeted notifications with coupons to loyal customers and launch engaging activities. Run vendor- and partnersponsored promotional campaigns. If used in a clothes store, proximity marketing can help develop deeper and more personal relationships
Today’s retailers are leveraging in-store analytics to enrich their customers’ retail experience as a way to compete with the big conglomerates like Walmart and Amazon.
with customers by providing useful information such as hot offers, notifications about seasonal discounts and new product lines. In a shopping mall, an independent media channel can be established to provide proximity marketing services to retailers and brands represented in the mall. El Hage explained that SwiftIQ provides retailers, brands and distributors with an on-demand insights and decision-making platform from the most highly granular, real-time store, customer and supply-chain data to create compelling shopping experiences and maximize profitability. “The platform incorporates a suite of applications powered by high scale data processing and artificial intelligence to convert billions of records of shipment, customer
and transaction data into prescriptive and predictive analytics on-demand,” El Hage said. “We provide granular insights on promotion measurement, category management, shopping behavior analysis, merchandising actions and store-level forecasting.” Perhaps the deep data granularity function of SwiftIQ’s solution deserves a special mention. Due to lack of granularity and accuracy, legacy syndicated market share insights have become insufficient to activate growth solutions with localized or personalized strategies. Full-store basket level transaction data, enabled by the company’s solution, allows for complete store coverage and basket-level analyses like cross-purchase correlations, basket size, seasonality and
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VIEWPOINT
The Many Layers of Commercial Building Risk Management The first key component to smart building design is risk management, according to Andrew Flint, Technical Director for EMEA at Anixter. This year at IFSEC International Flint addressed how deploying a layered physical security strategy can help end users reduce the risk of breach and increase peace of mind. BY the a&s Editorial Team
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ow a d ay s, we s e e m o re and more buildings becoming smart by utilizing automation and technologically advanced security systems. This year at IFSEC International, Andrew Flint, Technical Director for EMEA at Anixter addressed the five pillars of infrastructure best practice for commercial buildings: risk management, network performance, workplace productivity, space utilization and Internet-
of-Things enablement within the commercial building space. Of these five pillars, Flint focused on risk management and explained how it is the first key component to building a smart commercial building.
The Five Layers of Physical Security In terms of what is driving physical security in commercial buildings, Flint pointed to the integration of building management, providing a safe and secure workplace, and achieving that with open architecture technology. To provide a safe workplace environment, ensuring every layer of a building is secure is of utmost importance. Flint pointed to five layers of physical security in commercial buildings: the perimeter, reception, floor levels, specialized zones and technical spaces. Properly securing each and every one of these layers is the first and most crucial
Technology in Smart Buildings Technology is constantly changing and as such requires updating and replacement. September 2017 ● www.asmag.com
In a commercial building, the technology investment cycle for network hardware, servers, IT hardware, etc., tends to lean toward a three to five year lifecycle, according to Andrew Flint, Technical Director for EMEA at Anixter. Cable in a building tends to have a longer lifecycle of 10 to 15 years. “In terms of the security of a structure, it should be considered at least every five to seven years because the security hardware is changing, and the threats to that security hardware are changing as well,” he said. “If we go back five years ago, IP was in its infancy… Now you
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look around and everything is IP,” he noted. “Where we are today is interoperable systems where there is an open API and with a little bit of software coding we can make system one talk to system two. It might not work straight out of the box, but with a little bit of understanding and a little bit of coding the two systems can be made to talk to each other.” In terms of investment, Flint explained that because technology is changing so quickly it does not need to be considered as part of a planned investment, instead it would be part of an unplanned upgrade at a given time.
When setting up perimeter security, it is important to consider how to control who gets into the building and when, manage entrances and exits after hours, monitor parking facilities, prevent unauthorized building access and prevent incidents on the premise. These challenges can be mitigated by deploying outdoor LED lighting, emergency communication systems, day/night video surveillance, access control and intrusion detection sensors.
The Reception Area The second layer of building security addresses the reception area and how to control employee and visitor traffic. Identity and visitor management are key parts of reception security. It is important to consider whether the building has multiple tenants, and the role of reception in enforcing security policies. Reception solutions should include identity management, credential management, visitor management, badging systems, integrated video and access control.
The Floor Levels On floor levels, visitor and employee traffic should be monitored for safety and access to various parts of the building. Considerations should include identifying key business areas to protect, how to secure departmental assets, how to comply with privacy regulations, and how to integrate active directories with security. Flint pointed to a number of solutions, including open architecture security systems, corporate day lockers, workplace asset management, restricted key systems, destination dispatch, restricted access level control, remote video management, fire detection and suppression, advanced notification and occupancy control. Utilizing such systems could assist with building traffic between work areas and the Commercial buildings spent US$4.4 billion globally in 2016, execution of emergency evacuation plans.
Commercial Building Surveillance
according to Andrew Flint, Technical Director for EMEA at Anixter.
Furthermore, he noted 22 percent of global video surveillance is used in commercial buildings. Of the $4.4 billion spent by commercial buildings, $3.3 billion was spent on IP surveillance, with the remaining going to analog systems. Flint pointed out that five years ago these numbers would have been reversed, with the majority going to analog instead of IP. While analog systems still have their place in the market, IP is better for managing risk, being proactive and reducing false alarms. At the same time, Flint acknowledged the challenges of IP: “By putting systems onto the network, from a network point of view, you’re increasing the attack surface for the network.� The ease of hacking video surveillance systems is made easier by end users that fail to take the necessary precautions to secure their systems. For example, a large number of end users do not change default passwords or device names. This makes hacking a system all the more easy for intruders looking to take advantage of such weaknesses.
Specialized Zones Specialized zones include key business areas such as human resources to executive offices that require careful security attention. It is important to secure department assets, comply with privacy and information regulations, and integrate your active directory with security systems. Open architecture and restricted key systems, as well as corporate day lockers and work place asset management, can assist in the protection of valuable resources and information in these specialized zones.
The Technical Space step to constructing a safe and smart commercial building.
The Perimeter The property perimeter is not just a boarder, it is the first layer of commercial building protection, according to Flint.
Lastly is the technical space; the most critical layer of building security, as it protects networking infrastructure, IT servers and data storage. Oftentimes this layer is comprised of multiple rooms involved in IT security. Deploying solutions such as identity recognition access control, video verification and server and network cabinet-level locking systems can not only assist in securing this space, but also help with regulatory compliance, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in the U.S. and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).
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Show Calendar
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WORLD SECURITY EXHIBITION DIRECTORY OCTOBER
EUROPEAN UTILITY WEEK
• Date: 2017/10/03—10/05 • Venue: RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands • Tel: +31-346-590-901 • Email: service@european-utility-week.com • URL: www.european-utility-week.com
NOVEMBER SICUREZZA
• Date: 2017/11/15—11/17 • Venue: fieramilano, Rho, Milano, Italy • Tel: +39-02-4997-1 • Email: fieramilano@fieramilano.it • URL: www.sicurezza.it/en
SECUTECH THAILAND
• Date: 2017/11/16—11/18 • Venue: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand • Tel: +886-2-8729-1015 • Email: Jason.Cheng@newera. messefrankfurt.com • URL: secutechthailand. tw.messefrankfurt.com
• Tel: +44-1170-980-9023 • Email: enquiries@iottechexpo.com • URL: www.iottechexpo.com/ northamerica
DECEMBER MEFSEC
• Date: 2017/12/03—12/05 • Venue: Cairo International Convention Centre, Cairo, Egypt • Tel: +971-4-407-2583 • Email: info@mefsec.com • URL: www.mefsec.com
JANUARY CES
• Date: 2018/01/09—01/12 • Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, U.S. • Tel: +1-866-233-7968 • Email: CESreg@CTA.tech • URL: www.ces.tech
INTERSEC
• Date: 2018/01/21—01/23 • Venue: Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, IoT TECH EXPO • Date: 2017/11/29—11/30 Dubai, U.A.E. • Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center, • Tel: +971-4-389-4500 Santa Clara, U.S. • Email: andreas.rex@uae.
messefrankfurt.com • URL: www.IntersecExpo.com
FEBRUARY
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS EUROPE • Date: 2018/02/06—02/09 • Venue: RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands • Tel: +31-20-240-2424 • Email: office@iseurope.org • URL: www.iseurope.org
MARCH
INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR COLOGNE
LIGHT + BUILDING
• Date: 2018/03/18—03/23 • Venue: Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany • Tel: +49-69-75-75-0 • Email: light-building@messefrankfurt. com • URL: www.light-building.com
INTERTRAFFIC AMSTERDAM
• Date: 2018/03/20—03/23 • Venue: RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands • Tel: +31 (0)20-549-12-12 • Email: registration@rai.nl • URL: www.intertraffic.com/amsterdam
APRIL
• Date: 2018/03/04—03/07 • Venue: Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany SECUTECH INDIA • Tel: +49-221-821-0 • Date: 2018/04/05—04/07 • Email: info@koelnmesse.de • Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, • URL: www.eisenwarenmesse.com Mumbai, India • Tel: +91-22-4286-3900 • Email: info@secutechexpo.com SECON • Date: 2018/03/14—03/16 • URL: secutechexpo.com • Venue: Hall 4-5, KINTEX, Seoul, South Korea • Tel: +82-2-6715-5406 • Email: global@seconexpo.com • URL: seconexpo.com/2018/eng/main. asp
CompanieS in ThiS iSSue COVER STORY
IoT - RETAIL
• HIP Global
• Dor Technologies • Leantegra • SwiftIQ
PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH
September 2017 ● www.asmag.com
• 360 Vision Technology • Blighter Surveillance Systems • FLIR Systems • HGH Infrared Systems • Honeywell Integrated Security • Jenoptik • Silent Sentinel
PRODUCT EXPLORATION • Honeywell Home and Building Technologies • Johnson Controls • MivaTek • Pyronix • RISCO Group • Sonitrol • Vanderbilt Industries 58
IoT - TRANSPORTATION • FLIR ITS • HERE Technologies • KiwiSecurity
• CymbIoT • Ganlot • Kount • Pelco by Schneider Electric • Traka • VizExplorer
VIEWPOINT
• Anixter • IoT Consulting • Add-On APAC Innovative Solutions • Parks Associates • Alarm.com • Qolsys • Boon Edam Australia • Digifort • FLIR Systems • Gallagher Security Market Dynamics | Vietnam • Seagate Technology
MARKET DYNAMICS
INDUSTRY REPORT • ABI Research • Advantech • Delta Electronics • Frost & Sullivan • Honeywell Building Solutions • Johnson Controls • Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC) • Navigant Research
nexT iSSue
VERTICAL SOLUTION • Avigilon • Bosch Security Systems
Vertical Solution | Oil and Gas Product Exploration | Access Control Management Smart Technology | Storage Management and Hard Drives
Afidus
3MP H.265 Palm Size Bullet Dome Network Camera RU-331F2-D ● H.265(HEVC), H.264 and MJPEG simultaneously ● 25/30 fps real time at all resolution ● Built-in camera tampering, motion detection ● Supports various protocols: RTSP, UPnP, HTTPS, Samba, SNMP, QoS ● Event trigger action: Send to NAS/Samba/FTP/email, voice alert, notify to HTTP/TCP servers ● Power over Ethernet: IEEE 802.3af Class3 Afidus/Taiwan Email: sales@afidus.com
A-Tec Subsystem
16 CH Full HD 1080p Digital Video Recorder ● H.264 480fps 1080p real time recording ● Transmission distance up to 1km over 5C2V/RG6U coaxial cable without repeater or amplifier ● Supports POS (optional) ● Cameras can connect to each other (daisy chain or in parallel) in one coaxial cable ● Provide QR code when installing app in mobile phones A-Tec Subsystem/Taiwan Email: sales@a-tecsubsystem.com
EverFocus
4 Channels 1080p Full HD Mobile DVR - EMV400SSD ● Full HD mobile DVR for live and recording (supports analog SD/Full HD cameras) ● Dual-stream from H.264 video compression format ● IR remote control function and eZ.Controller function: control camera OSD settings and PTZ operation directly from DVR end ● Supports SD card up to 128 G and 2.5” SSD up to 4 TB ● Archives recordings to the USB storage device and FTP server ● Multiple network monitoring: web viewer, Genie XMS Xfleet (server system) and supports mobile applications EverFocus Electronics/Taiwan Email: sales@everfocus.com.tw
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Hundure
To view the most updated and complete content for new products, please visit the “Products” section of our website at www.asmag.com. For more information, contact as-pr@newera.messefrankfurt.com
TCP/IP Two Doors Control Panel RAC-2000WSN ● The flexible reader ports supports Wiegand/T2/RS-485 x 4 for 2 door application in & out by reader ● Stock one model for different customer requirement ● Good for distributors or resellers to minimize the stock ● Supports 15,000 users and 37,000 events, with sensors x 8 and relays x 4 on board ● Strengthen anti-electromagnetic interference design Hundure Technology/Taiwan Email: overseas@hundure.com
ADVERTISER INDEX
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SURVEILLANCE PAGE NO.
ADVERTISER
MAJOR ITEM
COUNTRY
INSIDE BACK COVER
AVIGILON SINGAPORE PTE
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
SINGAPORE
asksales@avigilon.com
31
COMMAX CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
KOREA
pcy@commax.co.kr
3, 5
DAHUA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
CHINA
overseas@dahuatech.com
29
GENETEC
SOFTWARE
CANADA
info@genetec.com
BACK COVER
HIKVISION DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
CHINA
overseasbusiness@hikvision.com
7
ROBERT BOSCH (SEA) PTE LTD. SECURITY SYSTEMS
SURVEILLANCE
SINGAPORE
apr.securitysystems@bosch.com
INSIDE FRONT COVER, 1
SAMSUNG (HANWHA TECHWIN CO., LTD.)
CAMERA / DVR
KOREA
apriler@samsung.co.kr
36-39
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
STORAGE
SINGAPORE
apj.sales.enquiry@seagate.com
43
SHENZHEN COMMANDER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
CASING
CHINA
sjw@yjdcase.com
25
WESTERN DIGITAL TAIWAN CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE STORAGE
TAIWAN
Jessica.liu@wdc.com
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ADVERTISER
MAJOR ITEM
COUNTRY
47
GIGA-TMS INC.
RFID MODULE / LOCK / READER
TAIWAN
promag@gigatms.com.tw
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