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GREETINGS!
Designed by the industry for the industry, The Security Event is the crème de la crème of the Security Industry. Held at the NEC, Birmingham from April 30th to May 2nd, the trade show brought together manufacturers, distributors, installers, integrators, consultants, and end users.
At the exhibition, COP UK demonstrated its mprehensive security and fire solutions, wcasing cutting-edge technologies that set the nds for the upcoming year. Attendees also oyed networking opportunities during the day d evening, with exclusive VIP access to P"World.
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A note from the Marketing Team SIOBHANGILMORE& NATASHAJONES
PROFESSIONALCONTROL,
FLEXIBLE MANAGEMENT
WithChiefProjectOfficer,NathanGarner
Intheever-changingaccesscontrolmarket,userswantmoreoutof theirsystemsthaneverbefore.Hikvisionisknowngloballyfortheir CCTVandSecurityproductsandenteredtheaccesscontrolmarket severalyearsagowiththeirfirstaccesscontroller
FastforwardtotodayandHikvisionhasreleasedtheirnewAccessControl2.0series,thisis somethingIhavebeenlookingforwardtoeversinceitwasteasedtousayearortwoago.The newaccesscontrollersareeasierthanevertoconfigureandgiveyouthecontrolthatyou needofthesystem.
AdvancedSecurityFeatures
AttheheartofHikvision'snewaccesscontrolsystemisitsadvancedsecuritycapabilities. Thesystememploysmultipleauthenticationmethods,includingbiometricrecognition,cardbasedaccess,PINcodes,andmobilephoneaccessthroughBluetoothandNFCtechnologies
Theintegrationofbiometrictechnologies,suchasfingerprintandfacialrecognition,ensures thatonlyauthorisedindividualscangainentry,significantlyreducingtheriskofunauthorised access
Theaccesscontrolsystemisalsoequippedwitharobustencryptionprotocol,safeguarding datatransmissionbetweendevicesandthecentralmanagementsystem.Thisensuresthat sensitiveinformation,suchasusercredentialsandaccesslogs,remainssecurefrompotential cyberthreats.
Installation&Configuration
InstallationbecomeseveneasierwiththenewPOE-powered accesscontrollerssuchasDS-K2702WX-E1(P).Thisgives installersmoreflexibilitywhentheyarefittingtheseaccess controllerswherethereisn’tmainspoweravailable.
Thesenewcontrollerscomewithorwithouttheenclosure makingitpossibleforinstallerstousetheirownenclosures andpreferredpowersuppliesfortheunits.Wehaveseveral differentenclosuresavailabletosuittheneedsofthe installationtoensurethatwesupplyinstallerswithwhatthey needatthetimetheyneedit.
Configurationonthenewaccesscontrolrangeisanabsolutedoddlenowwithabuilt-inweb UItoallowinstallerstoconfiguretheunitsthroughawebbrowserdirectlyonthecontroller. Removingtheneedtousedesktopsoftwaretoconfiguretheunitsforsmallerinstallations. Thisalsogivestheenduseraneasierwaytobeabletomanagetheaccesscontrollersin theirday-to-dayscenarios ThenewUIalsocomeswithabuilt-inwizardtakingyouthrough eachstepoftheconfigurationsoyoudon’tmissasettingduringtheconfigurationand makingiteasiertocompleteyourfirstinstalls.
Forlargerinstallationswheretheclientneedsadditional functionalityorcontrolovermultipleaccesscontrollers thereistheHikCentralVMSsolutionwhichallowsyouto centrallymanagealloftheaccesscontrollersaddedtoit fromasinglelocation.ThisallowsHRstafftousetheTime andAttendancefunctionalityoreventherolecall functionalityintheeventofanevacuationofthebuilding
VersatilityandScalability
OneofthestandoutfeaturesofHikvision'snewaccesscontrolsystemisitsversatility.Itis suitableforawiderangeofapplications,fromsmallofficesandretailstorestolargecorporate campusesandindustrialfacilities.Thesystem'smodulardesignallowsittobeeasilyscaled, makingitanidealsolutionforgrowingbusinesses.
Theaccesscontrolunitsarecompatiblewithavarietyofdoortypes,includingsliding,swing, andturnstiledoors,ensuringthattheycanbeseamlesslyintegratedintoexistinginfrastructures. Additionally,thesystemsupportsintegrationwiththird-partydevicesandsoftware,providing businesseswiththeflexibilitytocustomisetheirsecuritysetuptomeetspecificneeds.
Hikvision'snewaccesscontrol solutionisatestamenttoits leadershipinthesecuritysector.
Bycombiningcutting-edge technologywithuser-centricdesign, Hikvisionhasdevelopedaproduct thatnotonlymeetsbutexceedsthe demandsofmodernsecurity challenges.
Asforbusinessesandinstitutions continuetoprioritisesecurity, Hikvision'sinnovativeaccesscontrol systemissettobecomeanessential componentofeffectivesecurity strategiesworldwide.
CheckoutOliver'sVideoonhowtowireand configuretheHikvisionDS-K2700Xseries AccessController
This is something I have been looking forward to ever since it was teased to us a year or two ago.
Nathan Garner, Chief Projects Officer
THESMARTCHOICE
WhyanIPDoorbellOutshinesaWirelessDoorbell
AlexPose-Gil|BusinessDevelopmentManager,COPU
Imaginemysurprisewhenfreshfrommydebutarticleonsecurityinnursingandcarehomes,I wasaskedtotackleanothertopic,thebenefitsofanIPdoorbelloverawirelessdoorbell. Whiledoorbellsmightnotseemasrivetingasasummerblockbuster,theyplayacrucialrolein homesecurity
So,let'sdiveinandexplorewhyanIPdoorbellmightjustbethesmarterchoice,especially regardingvulnerabilitiesandweaknessesassociatedwithWi-Fisystems.
Astrangerringsthedoorbell,hacksintoyourwireless system,andpeeksintoyourhomethroughthedoorbell cameraWi-Fisignal.Whiletheconvenienceofwireless doorbellcamerasisundeniable,security-conscious folksmightbehavingsecondthoughts
EntertheIPdoorbell,awiredoptionthatoffersa strongerdefenceagainstunwantedvirtualguests.Plus youdon’thavethatrecurringmonthlychargeusually associatedwithWi-Fidevicesandcloudstorage
SignalInterferenceandRangeLimitations:
Understanding the Basics: IP vs. Wireless Doorbells
Beforewedelveintothenitty-gritty,let’sclarify thedifferencebetweenIPandwirelessdoorbells. AnIP(InternetProtocol)doorbellishardwired andconnectsdirectlytoyourhomenetworkvia anEthernetcableandinmanycasesonthe samenetworkasyourNVRorDVRtakingup1 channelonyourrecorder.
Incontrast,awirelessdoorbellconnectstoyour home’sWi-Finetwork,relyingonastablewireless connectiontofunctionandcloudservicesoran SDcardforplaybackandstorage
Wi-Finetworksaresusceptibletointerferencefromvarioussourceslikeotherelectronicdevices, signalblockers,walls,andevenyourneighbour’sWi-FiThisinterferencecanleadtopoorsignal strength,causingdelayednotificationsorevenmissedalerts.
HackingRisks:
Wirelessdoorbells,likeanydeviceconnectedtoaWi-Finetwork,arevulnerabletohacking Cybercriminalscanpotentiallyinterceptthewirelesssignal,gainingaccesstoyournetworkand personaldataWithoutrobustsecuritymeasures,suchasstrongpasswordsandencryption, wirelessdoorbellscanbecomeanentrypointforunauthorisedaccess.
DependenceofWi-FiStability:
TheperformanceofawirelessdoorbellisdirectlytiedtothestabilityofyourWi-Finetwork.Ifyour internetconnectionissloworfrequentlydrops,thereliabilityofyourdoorbellsuffers.This dependencecanbeproblematicincriticalsituationswhereimmediatealertsareessential.
We’ve All Heard the Chilling Tale
Wireless Doorbells
IP Doorbells
StableConnection:
IPdoorbellsofferastableandreliableconnectionsincetheyarehardwiredtoyournetwork. Unlikewirelessdoorbells,theyarenotaffectedbysignalinterference,ensuringconsistent performanceandreal-timealerts
EnhancedSecurity:
Hardwiredconnectionsareinherentlymoresecurethanwirelessones.IPdoorbellsusedirect networkconnections,makingthemlesssusceptibletohackingandunauthorisedaccess Additionally,manyIPdoorbellscomewithadvancedsecurityfeaturessuchasencryption, providinganextralayerofprotectionforyourdataandhome
ConsistentPowerSupply:
IPdoorbellsaretypicallypoweredthroughtheEthernetcable(PoweroverEthernetorPoE), ensuringtheyarealwaysoperationalThiseliminatestheneedforfrequentbatterychangesor concernsaboutthedoorbelllosingpowerduringcriticalmoments.
HigherQualityVideo:
Duetothestableandhigh-speedconnection,IPdoorbellsoftenprovidehigher-qualityvideo footagecomparedtotheirwirelesscounterparts.Thisiscrucialforaccuratelyidentifyingvisitors ormonitoringsuspiciousactivities.
ScalabilityandIntegration:
IPdoorbellscanbeeasilyintegratedintoabroadersecuritysystem,allowingforseamless communicationbetweendevices
Theyoffergreaterscalability,makingitsimpletoexpandandenhancesecuritysystemsas neededwithoutworryingaboutsignalstrengthorinterferenceissues
Make the Smart Choice
Whilewirelessdoorbellsofferconvenienceandeaseofinstallation,thevulnerabilities associatedwithWi-Fisystemscannotbeoverlooked.Forthoseprioritisingsecurityand reliability,anIPdoorbellstandsoutasthesuperioroption Itsstableconnection,enhanced securityfeatures,andconsistentpowersupplymakeitarobustchoiceforensuringyourhome remainssafeandsecure.
AndasIcontinuemyforayintotheworldofarticlewriting,itseemsI'veuncoveredanew appreciationforthehumbledoorbell Whoknewsuchasmalldevicecouldplaysuchabigrole inoursecuritylandscape?Here'stomoreadventuresintechnology andhopefullyfewer surprisesatmyfrontdoor.Cheers!
THESTORYOFCOP.
Weareproudtoleadthewayindistributingcutting-edgeCCTV,fire,intruder,and networkingsolutionsacrosstheUK.
AstheUK'sfastest-growingHikvisiondistributor,weoperatewithover60staffmembers acrossourheadofficeinSaddleworthandourtradecounterssituatedinManchester, BradfordandBirmingham
Wemaintainalargestockofthelatestproductsandprovidecomprehensivepost-sales support,ensuringourteamisalwaysavailabletomeetyourbusinessneeds
COPisGrowing.
Sinceourestablishmentin1996,we'veexperienced significantexpansioninrecentyears,markedbythe introductionofnewproductlineslikeAjax,Magos, andVimpex,alongsidelong-standingrelationships withwell-establishedbrandssuchasHikvisionand TP-Link.
Ourpresenceinthesecurityandfiresectorsis makingconsiderablestrides.
Furthermore,ourworkforcehasincreasedby50% overthepastyear.Thisgrowthmeanswenow possessevenmoreexpertise,enablingustobetter assistourcustomersfrompre-salessupport throughtothecompletionofinstallationsand beyond
InDemand.
Thesecuritysectoriscurrentlyexperiencingan unprecedentedsurgeindemand,buoyedby remarkableadvancementsintechnologythathave revolutionisedthemarketlandscape.These technologicalstrideshaveempowered manufacturerstoengineerproductsboastingnot onlyheightenedlevelsofprotectionbutalso unparalleledeaseofuseandinstallation
Associetyincreasinglyprioritisessafetyandsecurity, thesecurityindustryhasemergedasacornerstone, perceivedasnotmerelyaluxurybutan indispensablenecessity. Thisperceptionhasfueledsustainedgrowth,with projectionsindicatingacontinuedupwardtrajectory intheyearsahead
Recognisingthepivotalroleofinnovationinmeeting evolvingsecurityneeds,COPiscommittedtostaying attheforefrontofthisever-evolvingindustry. Wearededicatedtosourcingandofferingour customersthelatestadvancementsandcuttingedgesolutions,ensuringtheyhaveaccesstothe mosteffectiveandefficientsecurityproducts available.Byprioritisinginnovationandadaptability, weaimtonotonlymeetbutexceedthe expectationsofourclienteleinanever-evolving securitylandscape
BillyHarvey,InternalAccountManager,LouisJames,BusinessDevelopment ManagerandJohnathanHill,CommercialDirector
COPisdedicatedtoprovidinganunparalleled experiencewithyoursecurityinstallations,ensuring youreceivethehighestlevelofserviceandtechnical support.
AswemoveintoQ3wearenowstrategically positionedforanothergroundbreakingyearatCOP.
FromeventslikeCOPworldatTheSecurityEventto numerousothersecurityeventsacrosstheUK,we havestrengthenedrelationshipswithourexisting customersandmanufacturerswhilesecuringnew, promisingpartnerships.
ThisyearalsomarkedtheopeningofourBradford branch,withBranchManagerKhalidMiahleadinga delightfulcelebrationforourlocalcustomers Aswe moveforward,weareexcitedtobringyoumore tradecountersandopendaysinthefuture
Thisprovesthateventhoughweareonlyhalfway throughtheyearwestandsteadfast! We’reHereForYou!
Ourextensiverangeofproductsismeticulously curatedtomeetallyoursecurityneedsAtthesame time,ourbespoketrainingprogramsaredesignedto equipyouwiththelatestindustryknowledgeand skills
Wetakeprideinofferingpre-configurationservices thatsimplifyinstallationprocesses,alongwith comprehensiveprojectandpre-salessupportto guaranteethesuccessofyourventures
Withaccessibletradecountersandinformative webinarworkshops,stayingupdatedandacquiring thenecessarytoolshasneverbeeneasier.
Ourcommitmenttocustomersatisfactionextends topersonalisedcommunicationviaWhatsAppand theattentivecareofdedicatedaccountmanagers, makingsurethatyourquestionsandconcernsare promptlytakencareofInaddition,ourdiligent warehouseteamplaysacrucialroleinmaintaining ourhighstandards,efficientlymanaginginventory andensuringthatyourordersareprocessedand deliveredpromptly.
AtCOPweareencompassingaseamlessand efficientservicewhereweareheretosupportyou everystepoftheway,ensuringyoursecurity installationsareexecutedwithprecisionand excellence.
Additionally,wecelebratethesuccessesofour colleagueswhohavebeenpromoted,including DominicChandler-JohnsonasHeadofBusiness Development,JosephWilliamsasBusiness DevelopmentManager,SiobhanGilmoreas MarketingManager,andJustinParryasFire AccountManager
MelanieDay,SalesDirector&JosephWilliams,BusinessDevelopmentManager
RyanHowarth,WillWarrington,KarimSpencer-Goodyear,WarehouseOperatives
SALESTEAM
Let’s meet our Sales Team and the regions they look after. O N T H E M A P
COP UK has a dedicated Sales Team with a wealth of experience. When it comes to security and how it best fits the needs of our customers and clients.
NorthWest Scotland
BDM:MikeReadman Mikereadman@cop-eucom 07354249199
InternalSalesExecutive:JamieStirzaker teesside@cop-eucom jamiestirzaker@cop-eucom 01642915945
Pro-ActiveSales:AndreaStiff Andreastiff@cop-eucom 01642915945
NorthEast
BDM:MikeReadman Mikereadman@cop-eucom 07354249199
NorthEastInternalSalesManager:ChrisDarrell chrisdarrell@cop-eucom 01642915945
InternalSalesExecutive:JamieStirzaker jamiestirzaker@cop-eucom 01642915945
Pro-ActiveSalesSupervisor:VinceWalker vince.walker@cop-eu.com 01642915945
WestMidlands
BDM:LouisJames louisjames@cop-eucom 07354249212
InternalBranchManager:MichaelPickering michael@cop-eucom 01217268099
InternalAccountManager:LeeJohnson leej@cop-eucom 01217268099
Pro-ActiveSalesExecutive:JoeTurrell joe@cop-eu.com 01217268099
BDM:JosephWilliams joseph.williams@cop-eu.com 07354249192
InternalSalesManager:JustinLindleySmith justin@cop-eu.com 01457874999
InternalAccountManager:SaraJackson sara@cop-eucom 01457874999
Pro-ActiveSalesExecutive:AlisonPick alison.pick@cop-eu.com 01457874999
EastMidlands
BDM:SueScowby sue.scowby@cop-eu.com 07935343386
Pro-ActiveSalesExecutive:TracieHitchcock tracie.hitchcock@cop-eu.com 01457874999
InternalAccountManager:BillyHarvey teesside@cop-eucom 01642915945
Pro-ActiveSalesSupervisor:VinceWalker teesside@cop-eu.com 01642915945
NorthWales
BDM:LouisJames louis.james@cop-eu.com 07354249212
InternalAccountManager:LukeGraham lukegraham@cop-eucom 01457874999
SouthWales
GreaterLondon
BDM:AnthonyDavis anthonydavis@cop-eucom 07935343594
InternalAccountManager:LukeGraham luke.graham@cop-eu.com 01457874999
Pro-ActiveSalesExecutive:AlisonPick alisonpick@cop-eucom 01457874999
EastAnglia
BDM:NikkiJones nikkijones@cop-eucom 07935343224
InternalBranchManager:ChrisDarrell chrisdarrell@cop-eucom 01642915945
Pro-ActiveSalesSupervisor:VinceWalker vincewalker@cop-eucom 01642915945
BDM:NikkiJones nikkijones@cop-eucom 07935343224 SouthWest
InternalAccountManager:LukeGraham lukegraham@cop-eucom 01457874999
Pro-ActiveSalesExecutive:AlisonPick alisonpick@cop-eucom 01457874999
BDM:AlexPose-Gil alexpose-gil@cop-eucom 07759855621
InternalAccountManager:SaraJackson sara@cop-eucom 01457874999
InternalAccountManager:BillyHarvey billyharvey@cop-eucom 01642915945
Pro-ActiveSales:AndreaStiff Andreastiff@cop-eucom 01642915945
SouthEast
BDM:AlexPose-Gil alexpose-gil@cop-eucom 07759855621
InternalAccountManager:SaraJackson sara@cop-eucom 01457874999
InternalAccountManager:BillyHarvey billyharvey@cop-eucom 01642915945
Pro-ActiveSales:AndreaStiff Andrea.stiff@cop-eu.com 01642915945
NorthernIreland
InternalAccountManager:LukeGordon lukegordon@cop-eucom 01642915945
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INSTALLER INSIGHTS|DYFE
WedelveintotheessentialinsightsthatdriveDyfed’sdedicationtoensuringsafetyandpeaceof mindinanever-changingworld,withthesupportofCOP.
How did
you
first come to know about COP UK as a security distributor?
“Afterhearingnumerouspositivereviewsabout COP,particularlyhighlightingtheirexceptional technicalsupportandcomprehensiveproject assistance,wedecidedtoengagethemasa newsupplier.Theirreputationfordelivering high-qualityservicesandsupportmadethema compellingchoiceforus
Wewereimpressedbytheirexpertiseand commitmenttoensuringsuccessfulproject outcomes,whichalignedperfectlywithour needs.Consequently,wefeltconfidentthat partneringwithCOPUKwouldenhanceour capabilitiesandcontributesignificantlytoour project'ssuccess.“
Can you share some details about a specific project you worked on with COP UK?
“Theprojectinvolvesasubstantialupgradeforalarge school,whichcurrentlyoperateswithanoutdated analoguesystem.Theschoolurgentlyrequiredan improvementinimagequalitytomeetmodernstandards, whilemaintainingcost-effectivenessasatoppriority. Balancinghigh-qualityenhancementswithbudget considerationswascrucialforthisupgrade,makingthe selectionoftherightsupplieracriticaldecision..”
In terms of product selection, how did COP UK assist you in choosing the right security solutions for your project? Were there any standout features or products that were particularly beneficial?
“DominicChandler-JohnsonfromCOPjoinedusforanonsitesurvey,bringinghisextensiveknowledgefromhis experiencewithHikvision.Hisexpertiseenabledusto proposeasystemthatwasnotonlymoreadvancedbut alsomorecost-effectivethantheexistingset-up. FollowingthesurveyBillyHarveyfromthesalesteam coordinatedwithDominictopromptlyprovideiswitha detailedquoteonthesameday,ensuringaseamlessand efficientprocess ”
JosephYeomans
Describe your overall experience with COP UK's customer support during the planning and execution phases of your project. How responsive and helpful were they in addressing your inquiries or concerns?
“Wehavebeenthoroughlyimpressedwiththelevelof supportprovidedbyCOP Fromtheswiftdeliveryofour initialquotationtotheseamlessimplementationofminor adjustmentsbasedoncustomerpreferences,theentire processhasbeencharacterisedbyefficiencyand responsiveness.
Thetechnicalexpertisedemonstratedbythesalesteam hasbeenparticularlycommendable,ensuringthatwe canconfidentlyengagewithanymemberoftheteamto obtainthepreciseanswersandguidancewerequire This levelofsupporthasnotonlyfacilitatedsmooth communicationbuthasalsoinstilledahighleveloftrust inCOPasourchosensupplier.”
How would you describe COP UK's commitment to innovation and staying current with industry trends? Did you benefit from any cutting-edge technologies or features in the security solutions provided?
JosephYeomans,DirectorofDyfedCCTV& MelanieDay,SalesDirectoratCOP
“Attheforefrontofindustryinnovation,COPconsistentlyexploresnewbrandsandproducts,keepingtheirofferings freshandrelevant Theirproactiveapproachensurestheystayaheadofthecurve,providingusaccesstocuttingedgesolutionstailoredtoouruniqueneeds.
Moreover,theirresponsivenessshinesthroughwhenwerequirenicheorspecialisedproductsforunconventional installations.ThisflexibilityandadaptabilitydemonstrateCOPUK'sunwaveringcommitmenttomeetingand exceedingtheircustomers'expectations,nomatterhowuniquetherequirementsmaybe”
Can you highlight any specific training or resources that COP UK offered to your team to ensure a smooth installation and optimal use of the security systems?
“COPhasgoneaboveandbeyondbyofferingus varioustrainingopportunities,whichtheygenerously hostedattheirheadquartersinManchester Thispersonalisedtrainingnotonlyequippeduswith thenecessaryskillsbutalsoallowedforvaluable interactionandknowledgeexchange. Theirwillingnesstoinvestinourteam'sdevelopment underscorestheirdedicationtofosteringlong-term partnershipsandensuringoursuccess”
In hindsight, what aspects of COP UK's services or products stood out the most in contributing to the success of your security project?
“Forme,it’sgottobetheequaltreatment Istartedonmyown3yearsagoandinthattime,I’ve notbeenamassivebuyerbyanymeans Regardless ofmyspending,Ihavehadaccesstoallofthe servicesmentionedaboveandhavebeenmadeto feelasspecialasanyoneelse
Thisexceptionallevelofserviceplayedapivotalrolein securingmultiplesubstantialcontractsthatIbelieve wouldn'thavebeenattainablewithoutCOP's invaluableassistance.”
Would you recommend COP UK to other installers or businesses?
“IwouldhighlyrecommendCOPtoother installers,theycanaccessdirectproject supportandmakeuseofthegreattechnical teamwhentheyhaveengineersstuckon installations
It’sjustashamewecan’tgetthemon-site installingforus!”
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ANINSIDER’S PERSPECTIVE|TSE24
Designedbytheindustryfortheindustry...
TheSecurityEventstandsasthepinnacleoftheSecurityIndustry calendar.
FromApril30thtoMay2nd,theNECinBirminghamplayedhostto thisprestigioustradeshow,drawinginadiversearrayof professionalsincludingmanufacturers,distributors,installers, integrators,consultants,andendusers
AmongtheprominentexhibitorswasCOP,showcasingour innovativesecurityandfiresolutionsthatarepoisedtoshapethe industryinthecomingyear
TheSecurityPartyoftheYear|COPWORLD.
Fromthemomentthedoorsopened,theCOPstandbecameahive ofactivity,buzzingwithexcitementasattendeesflockedto experienceourlatestinnovationsfirsthand Wewereproudtoshowcaseacomprehensiverangeofsecurityand firesolutionsfrommanufacturerspartofourportfoliosuchas Hikvision,Toshiba,Vimpex,Apollo,andmanymore,representing thepinnacleoftechnologicaladvancements. Ourcutting-edgeCCTVcameras,accesscontrolsystems,andfire detectionequipmentgarneredsignificantattention,withvisitors eagertoseehowthesesolutionscouldenhancetheirsecurity strategies.
COPproudlyhostedCOPWorld,theultimatenetworking afterparty/securitypartyof2024,wherecustomersand manufacturerscametogethertounwindanddancethe nightawayCOPwasthrilledtosetthestandardbyhosting thisunforgettableeventfortwoconsecutivenights
Fromthemomentguestsarrived,theyweregreetedwithan electrifyingatmosphereandanopportunitytoconnectwith industrypeersinarelaxedandvibrantsetting Withmusicpumpinganddrinksflowing,COPWorldprovided theperfectplatformforforgingmeaningfulrelationships andcelebratingthesuccessesofthesecuritycommunity.
Asthenightunfolded,attendeesrevelledintheunique opportunitytoletlooseandenjoythemselves,making memoriesthatwouldlastalifetime.
Additionally,COPelevatedtheexhibitionexperiencewiththe introductionofCOPstaCoffee,adelightfuladditiontoourstandthat attendeesfueledthroughoutallthreedaysoftheevent Asattendeesgatheredtoenjoyacupofcoffeeandengagein meaningfuldiscussions,aswellasobservingproductsoutsidethe box,wewereabletoshowcasethepowerandversatilityofour products,leavingalastingimpressiononallwhovisitedourstand
DistributorQ&A!
NathanGarner,COP'sChiefProjectsOfficer,tookcentrestagewithconfidenceandexpertiseduringthedistributor sessionsonday2atTheSecurityEvent2024.
Withawealthofknowledgeandadeepunderstandingofthelatestadvancementsinsecuritytechnology,Nathan seamlesslyfieldedquestionsfromourcustomers,addressingtheirconcernsandprovidingvaluableinsights
ParticipatingintheDistributorSessionsattheSecurityEvent hasbeenaninvaluableexperience Engagingwithindustryprofessionals anddiscussingtheevolvingsecurity landscapeunderscoresour commitmenttoinnovation andexcellence
Nathan Garner Chief Projects Officer
FromtheintricaciesofCCTVsystemstothenuancesofaccesscontrol solutions,NathanilluminatedthecapabilitiesofCOP'sofferingsand demonstratedhowwecaneffectivelymeetthediverseneedsofour customers
NathanshowcasedCOPUK'scommitmenttoinnovationandcustomer satisfaction,leavingattendeesinspiredandreassuredofourabilityto delivercutting-edgesolutionstailoredtotheirspecificrequirements WhatHappensNext?
Lookingahead,weremainsteadfastinourcommitmenttopushingthe boundariesofinnovationinthesecurityindustry.Ourmissionistodeliver cutting-edgesolutionsthataddresstheevolvingneedsofour customers,witharelentlessfocusonquality,reliability,andcustomer satisfaction.
Werecognisethatthesecuritylandscapeisconstantlychanging,and wearededicatedtostayingattheforefrontoftheseadvancements, ensuringthatourcustomersarealwaysequippedwiththebestpossible toolstoprotecttheirassetsandensuretheirsafety.
WHERETOFINDUSIN2024
NathanGarner,ChiefProjectsOfficerandHarisIqbal, ManagingDirector
JustinLindley-Smith,InternalSalesManager
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HERE’STHE TEE!
In May, four representatives from COP –Melanie Day, Sara Jackson, Siobhan Gilmore, and Sarah Conroy – embarked on an exciting trip to The Belfry to celebrate women in the security industry. The event, which was centered around a fun-packed day of golf, saw participation from women across the industry, with attendance numbers doubling compared to previous years.
The Belfry, known for its world-class golf courses and picturesque setting, provided the perfect backdrop for the event. The atmosphere was vibrant and filled with enthusiasm as women from various sectors within the security industry came together to enjoy a day of sport, networking, and celebration. The significant increase in participation underscores the growing recognition and celebration of women ' s roles in the field
For Sara Jackson, Siobhan Gilmore and Sarah Conroy, this was their first experience attending the Women in Security golf day All were impressed by the scale of the event and the warmth of the community Their participation, along with the many other newcomers, highlighted the event's growing influence and its role in fostering connections among women in the industry.
COP was proud to be a part of such a remarkable event, which not only highlighted the contributions of women in security but also provided an excellent opportunity for networking and camaraderie. The company ' s commitment to supporting and promoting women in the industry was evident in their enthusiastic participation and support for the event
Melanie Day, Sales Director at COP, shared her thoughts on the day: "It was inspiring to see so many talented women coming together to celebrate our contributions to the security industry The energy was infectious, and it was a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues and peers "
A big thank you to Women In Security for organising such an amazing event. Our representatives thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the day and are eagerly looking forward to the next one Events like these are crucial in fostering a supportive community and celebrating the achievements of women in the security industry. COP is committed to continuing its support for initiatives that empower and recognise the valuable contributions of women in this field
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ThePentonIP30WWeatherproofHornSpeakerboastsaruggeddesigntailoredforoutdooruse Encasedindurable,UV-stabilisedABSplastichousing,itresiststheadverseeffectsofprolonged exposuretosunlight,rain,andotherenvironmentalfactors.
Thespeakerisequippedwithastainless-steelbracketandfixings,ensuringresistanceto corrosionandenhancingitslongevityinoutdoorsettings Thisrobustconstructionmakesit suitableforinstallationsinindustrialsites,parkinglots,sportsvenues,andpublicspaces.
Technical Specifications
AttheheartofthePentonIP30WWeatherproofHornSpeakerliesapowerfuldrivercapableof producingamaximumoutputof30watts
Thisoutputissufficienttocoverlargeoutdoorareaswithclearandintelligiblesound.
Thespeakeroperateswithinafrequencyrangeof250Hzto10kHz,ensuringthatbothlowand highfrequenciesareaccuratelyreproduced Thiswidefrequencyresponseiscrucialfordelivering clearvoiceannouncementsandmusicplayback,makingitversatileforvariousapplications
Thespeaker'shighefficiencyisreflectedinitssensitivityratingof108dBat1meterwitha1-watt input,whichmeansitcanproduceloudsoundwithminimalpower.Additionally,itfeaturesa built-intransformerwithmultiplepowertaps,allowingforeasyintegrationintodifferentpublic addresssystemsandensuringcompatibilitywithvariousamplifierconfigurations.
Connectivity and Integration
OneofthestandoutfeaturesofthePentonIP30WWeatherproofHornSpeakerisitsIP66rating, certifyingitsresistancetodustandpowerfuljetsofwater Thismakesitexceptionallyreliablein outdoorenvironments,fromdustyconstructionsitestocoastalareaswithsaltyair.Thespeaker's connectivityoptionsincludeacableglandentryforsecureandweatherproofconnections, minimisingtheriskofmoistureingressandensuringconsistentperformance.
ThespeakercanbeintegratedintoexistingIPnetworks,allowingforremotemanagementand control.Thiscapabilityisparticularlybeneficialforlargeinstallationswherecentralisedcontrol andmonitoringarerequired TheabilitytomanagethespeakeroveranIPnetworksimplifies maintenanceandenhancesoperationalefficiency,assettingscanbeadjustedwithouttheneed forphysicalaccesstotheunit
Applications
TheversatilityofthePentonIP30WWeatherproofHornSpeakermakesitsuitableforawiderange ofapplications Inindustrialenvironments,itcanbeusedformakingimportantannouncements andsafetywarnings Insportsvenues,itensuresthatannouncementsandemergency instructionsareclearlyheardbyallattendees.Publicspaces,suchasparksandsquares,can benefitfromitsclearsoundreproductionforbothannouncementsandbackgroundmusic
ThePentonIP30WWeatherproofHornSpeakerisatestamenttotheadvancementsin outdooraudiotechnology.Itsdurableconstruction,highpoweroutput,andversatility makeitareliablechoiceforanyapplicationrequiringrobustandclearoutdoorsound.
Whetherforindustrialuse,publicsafety,orentertainment,thisspeakerdelivers performanceandreliability,ensuringthatmessagesareheardloudandclear,regardless oftheenvironment
APH30-IP
IPHORNSPEAKER
TERRA-IEX-2-G2
IPAUDIOENCODER
Ratedpower:30W
SupportsPoE+andPoEpower
Easilyconfigured,controlled,managed,and monitoredviawebbrowser TERRA-IEX-2-G2
3contactinputsand1contactoutput
Audioinputs/outputs:maximumlevel+5dB, bandwidth20Hz˜20kHz
SupportG.711,G.722,G.726,G.727,G.729,MP3 audiocodecandAAC+decoding
120LPCBApprovedCable
MANAGEMENTOFFACIAL RECOGNITIONTERMINALS
Facial recognition technology has seen widespread adoption across various sectors due to its potential to enhance security, improve efficiency, and provide seamless access control. Hikvision, a global leader in video surveillance products and solutions, offers a range of facial recognition terminals designed to meet these demands. Proper management of these terminals is crucial to maximise their effectiveness and ensure security and privacy compliance.
Regular Updates and Maintenance
KeepingthefirmwareandsoftwareofHikvision terminalsuptodateiscrucial Regularupdates ensurethatthedevicesbenefitfromthelatest securitypatchesandfeatureenhancements. Additionally,routinemaintenancecheckshelpin identifyingandaddressinganyhardwareissues beforetheyescalate,ensuringthattheterminals remaininoptimalworkingcondition.
Database Management
Effectivedatabasemanagementiskeyto maintainingtheaccuracyandreliabilityoffacial recognitionsystems.Thisinvolvesregularlyenrolling newusers,removinginactiveprofiles,and conductingperiodicauditstoensurethedatabaseis freefromduplicatesanderrors Accuratedatabase managementnotonlyenhancesthesystem's efficiencybutalsoreducesthelikelihoodoffalse recognitions
Privacy Compliance
Adherencetoprivacylawsandregulationsis paramountwhenhandlingbiometricdata Organizationsmustimplementstrictdataaccess controls,ensuringthatonlyauthorisedpersonnel canaccesssensitiveinformation Hikvision’smanagementsoftwareincludesfeatures suchasdataencryptionandauditlogs,whichhelp organizationscomplywithdataprotection regulations Regulartrainingandupdatesonprivacy lawsforstaffcanfurtherensurecompliance.
User Training
Comprehensivetrainingprogramsfor administratorsandusersareessential. Administratorsshouldbewell-versedinenrolling newusers,managingthesystem,and troubleshootingcommonissues End-usersshould beeducatedonhowtointeractwiththeterminals correctlytoensuresmoothoperation Regular trainingsessionscankeepallusersinformedabout newfeaturesandbestpractices,reducingtheriskof operationalerrors
Weofferbespoketrainingonalltheequipmentwe distribute-getincontacttoscheduleatraining sessiontodayattraining@cop-eu.com
CheckoutOliver'sVideoonhowtowiretwo HikvisionFaceRecognitionTerminalsintoaSingle DoorusingMaglock.
Integration with Existing Systems
LeveragingtheabilitytointegrateHikvision terminalswithexistingsecurityandaccess controlsystemscansignificantlyenhance overallsecurity.Suchintegrationcreatesa unifiedmanagementplatform,allowingfor moreefficientmonitoringandincident response.
Forinstance,linkingfacialrecognitionterminals withsurveillancecamerasandalarmsystems canprovideacomprehensivesecuritysolution thatpromptlyalertssecuritypersonneltoany unauthorisedaccessattempts
Monitor and Report
Utilisingthemonitoringandreporting capabilitiesofHikvision’smanagementsoftware isessentialforproactivesecuritymanagement. Regularlyreviewingaccesslogsandactivity reportshelpsidentifypatternsandpotential securitythreats
Automatedalertsanddetailedreportsenable swiftresponsetoanomaliesandensurethe systemisusedcorrectlyandefficiently Periodic auditsandreviewsofthesereportscanhelp maintainhighsecurityandoperationalintegrity
Customising Access Levels
Tailoringaccesslevelsbasedonrolesand responsibilitieswithintheorganisationensures thatusersonlyhaveaccesstoareasnecessary fortheirduties
Thisreducestheriskofunauthorisedaccess andenhancesoverallsecurity Implementinga robustaccesscontrolpolicythatclearlydefines whocanaccesswhat,andunderwhich circumstances,iscrucial
EffectivemanagementofHikvisionfacial recognitionterminalsiscrucialforleveraging thefullpotentialofthisadvancedtechnology Byimplementingrobustmanagement strategies,organisationscanenhancesecurity, streamlineaccesscontrol,andensureprivacy compliance WithHikvision’sadvancedfeatures anduser-friendlytools,businessescandeploy andmanagefacialrecognitionsystems confidently,meetingsecurityneedswhile providingaseamlessuserexperience.
Outdoor 60 GHz PTP & PTMP Fixed Wireless Solutions
Get fiber-like speeds using the virtually noise-free 60 GHz band, installed in minutes Over 2 Gbps can be achieved and distances of up to 6 kms without trenching, permits, or licenses - all with quick and easy aiming using 3-D beamforming. Since most applications have asymmetrical bandwidth requirements, our designs maximize single-direction throughput Compare the performance of the TNA-30x product family to the competition and see for yourself.
Our 60GHz wireless products at a glance
• All TNA-30X models support the full 60GHz band, creating more co-location opportunities and enabling longer links when using the upper channels
• Our 3D beamforming capabilities make PTMP deployments fast and easy, and our products have the largest beamforming ranges in the industry.
• Attach any 3rd party radio to the secondary 1G port for an easy and flexible backup/failover option.
Industry-leading support for 32 stations per AP
All units are equipped with 2.5G ports to support up to 2.3 Gbps one way speeds
PTP links of up to 6km are possible using our modular antenna kits
Best in industry technical support too!
60GHz model
Application
Beamforming range
Antenna polarization
Interfaces
Input power & output power
Default operating mode
Total EIRP
Modular antenna kit support
Product Lineup
TNA-301
PTP, PTMP
120º x 50º
Veritical
1 x 2 5G ether net, 1 x 1G ether net
Passive PoE or DC input; passive PoE out
Access Point
40 dBm -
TNA-302
PTP, PTMP
40º x 40º
Veritical
1 x 2 5G ether net, 1 x 1G ether net
Passive PoE or DC input; passive PoE out
Station
40 dBm -
TNA-303X
PTP, PTMP
90º x 50º
Vertical or Horizontal
1 x 2 5G ether net, 1 x 1G ether net
TNA-303X-AK-100
PTP, PTMP
6º x 6º
Vertical or Horizontal
Active PoE in, passive PoE out (same as base) (same as base)
Station
38 dBm
AK-100, AK-300
(same as base)
55 dBm
(AK-100 is a 100mm antenna kit)
TNS-100 2.5G Switch
The TNS-100 is an industrial temperature rated, VLAN-aware, Layer 2 data and power distribution switch This 6 port switch features an included mounting adapter for applications requiring DIN rail installation.
Port configuration:
• 4 x 2 5Gbps NBASE-T ports with software controlled PoE out (max of .8A per port)
• 1 x 2 5Gbps NBASE-T port with PoE-in (max of 1A)
• 1 x 10Gbps SFP+ port
kit
MOONWALKMARVELS!
Nikki Jones Triumphs in the MoonWalk for Breast Cancer Awareness.
On the evening of May 18th, Nikki Jones, Business Development Manager at COP embarked on an extraordinary journey that showcased her incredible dedication and resilience Setting off from Clapham Common at 11:15 pm, Nikki and her team undertook the MoonWalk, a gruelling 26-mile marathon around London to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.
The MoonWalk is no ordinary event Participants don decorated bras and power through the night, walking a marathon distance to support the fight against breast cancer. This year, Nikki Jones was among the many determined individuals who took on this challenge
“Reflecting on my experience, it was so much tougher than I expected but, I’m very proud to have done it!”
Nikki Jones, Business Development Manager
We are immensely proud of Nikki's accomplishment. Her successful completion of the MoonWalk is not just a personal victory but a beacon of hope for many Her dedication and resilience are truly inspiring, and her commitment to such an important cause is commendable
Way to go, Nikki! Your hard work and commitment are an inspiration to us all. Keep shining and making a difference!
