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February 2024 Increased wireless transmission range

6 Five trends in video surveillance to watch in 2024 Video surveillance technology has evolved over the past decade, and significant opportunities have now opened up for video users, as well as installers and integrators.

8 Texecom appointments new quality manager Texecom announces further growth in its quality team by appointing David Edwards as the new quality manager.

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Research from Johnson Controls and Forrester Consulting reveals some of the biggest opportunities for business leaders looking to advance sustainability commitments.

12 Enhancing efficiency and the student experience with HID mobile access control Growth in education presents a whole raft of operational challenges for institutions, not least about how to manage student access—efficiently, effectively and securely.

17 Texecom launches refined Ricochet wireless range Texecom announced a number of new enhancements to its Ricochet wireless product portfolio. Following a focused development program, the wireless range now benefits from extended range, improved battery performance and the most advanced testing yet.

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18 Seamless access to Broadgate Building in London Harnessing digital automation technology to transform people’s experiences in its commercial buildings, British Land Company PLC, one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies, has deployed connected access at its Broadgate, 100 Liverpool Street office building in London.

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February 2024 Welcome to the February issue of Benchmark magazine.

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n this edition, we delve into the cutting-edge intersection of technology and security, exploring the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in shaping the landscape of safeguarding assets and people.

Our articles shine a spotlight on the revolutionary strides taken in integrating AI within the security sector. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, we explore its applications in enhancing threat detection, response times, and overall system intelligence.

In the realm of solution architectures, we are seeing a paradigm shift towards hybrid models that seamlessly combine on-premise, cloud, and edge technologies. As security projects evolve, we observe how these hybrid solutions offer unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and resilience, ensuring a robust defence against ever-changing threats.

Total cost of ownership (TCO) on security solutions has long been a critical consideration for enterprises. In 2024, when budgets are tighter, it is important to consider what this truly means for the world of physical security.

Security systems are expected to be more dynamic and adaptable. They are also expected to be cyber-secure and help lower the impact of carbon footprint.

TCO extends beyond the initial purchase price of security components and encapsulates the comprehensive expenses incurred throughout the entire lifecycle of a security system. TCO encompasses the hardware and software costs and factors in installation, maintenance, training, and potential upgrades or expansions. The big question for this year is, how can installers and system integrators help this clients maximise their security investment?

As we navigate the intricate landscape of physical security and innovation in 2024, Benchmark magazine remains your go-to resource for staying ahead of the curve. Join us on this journey as we explore the forefront of technology, share industry best practices, and empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in an ever-evolving security landscape. Send us your news and opinions. We want to hear from you.

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TECHNOLOGY

Five trends in video surveillance to watch in 2024 Hanwha Vision has identified the five trends in video surveillance to watch in 2024. Already commanding significant attention, these are set to take even greater prominence in 2024 as technology develops further and users put video systems to new and innovative business uses.

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ideo surveillance technology has evolved over the past decade, and significant opportunities have now opened up for video users, as well as installers and integrators. Those who embrace the transformation of video – from single application security technology to a solution

that leverages AI and the cloud to help users meet wider business challenges – will reap considerable benefits.

Indeed, this evolution of video technology, from its roots in security to taking pride of place in the business technology toolkit alongside 5G and the Internet of Things

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Texecom appointments new quality manager Texecom announced further growth in its quality team by appointing David Edwards as the new quality manager.

With over 20 years of manufacturing experience, David has joined Texecom to head up the quality and health and safety function at the Lancashire-based manufacturer. Focusing on continuously developing the quality of Texecom’s solutions, David will review the full manufacturing function and implement improvements to benefit professional security installers when installing and maintaining the suite of Texecom products and solutions in the field.

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ommenting on David’s appointment, Scott Pudney, Operations Director, said, “We’re delighted to have David onboard.

At Texecom, we take great pride in developing industry-leading security solutions, and with

David’s skills, experience and expertise, we can take the quality of our products to the next level.”

David’s background is primarily in the automotive and oil and gas industries, both of which are heavily regulated sectors, providing him with many skills and experience in his new role at Texecom.

David commented on his appointment, “Texecom products are renowned in the international security market, and I’m extremely happy to join the business at a very exciting stage in its growth journey. With plenty of opportunity ahead, my main shortterm focus will be to ensure we have a solid foundation in our manufacturing process, on which we can build and grow.”

David will continue to spend the coming weeks and months working with various colleagues within Texecom across the R&D, product management, engineering and production facilities, along with gaining

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Smarter Buildings help accelerate decarbonisation Research from Johnson Controls and Forrester Consulting reveals some of the biggest opportunities for business leaders looking to advance sustainability commitments. Buildings account for 40 per cent of global emissions1, which makes decarbonising the built environment one of the fastest ways to achieve net zero targets globally. According to the survey, sustainability is widely accepted as a business priority, and partnering is essential to achieving 2030 sustainability goals.

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or leaders looking to quickly advance their net zero journey and make a real impact on global carbon reduction, buildings are the key enabler,” said Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver. “This new research shows decision-makers worldwide understand sustainable buildings are better

for the balance sheet and external partners are invaluable in optimising buildings and measuring environmental impact. Solutions exist today that can remove the need for upfront capital, digitalise a building’s systems to provide actionable data, electrify systems to accelerate the energy transition and create

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Enhancing efficiency and the student experience with HID mobile access control It’s boom time for higher education in the UK. Over 2.86 million students are enrolled in courses at the moment, with the demand for places high. Commentators estimate 30%+ growth with circa 1 million students applying by 2030. This is clearly excellent news for the 277 colleges and 166 universities which make up the UK’s higher education sector.

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uch growth presents a whole raft of operational challenges for institutions, not least about how to manage student access—efficiently, effectively and securely.

According to Paul Brady, HID’s End User Business Manager for Physical Access Control

(pictured right) this is complex as anyone working in a higher education IT, security services or estates departments will know.

One of the primary challenges is the sheer size of institutions given they often have sprawling campuses. The user base adds

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Paxton’s New Electronics Centre Opened Paxton has officially opened a brand-new manufacturing facility called the Paxton Electronics Centre. The milestone coincides with the British manufacturer’s continued global expansion, and increased customer demand for products and services.

The state-of-the-art facility is the next step in the security technology developer’s vision for their UK technology park in Brighton, East Sussex. The site which is nestled between the universities of Sussex and Brighton, encompasses the company’s UK headquarters Paxton House, the Paxton Technology Centre, and their public facing product test facility Brighton EMC. This modern campus is where Paxton products and systems start their development journey and route to international markets.

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AI-based video solution monitors shipping traffic An AI-based video security system from Bosch Building Technologies is now logging every ship and boat entering or leaving Scheveningen Harbour in The Hague in the Netherlands. Bosch and BrainCreators developed a customised solution to register and classify shipping traffic automatically.

Port control centre employees had to manually record the 80 or so vessels that

pass through the port every day from the window of the control centre. A key reason for investing in the intelligent security solution was the fear criminals would seek alternative routes through smaller ports like Scheveningen, since large Dutch and Belgian ports like Rotterdam and Antwerp have been more secure against smuggled goods for some time now. This

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Hanwha Vision announces WiseDetector Hanwha Vision has launched WiseDetector, a machine-learning-based feature that can train video cameras to detect new object types according to a model defined by the user. This gives users greater flexibility in adapting object detection to their needs.

WiseDetector is supported in P Series AI cameras and is licence-free.

The tool provides customised solutions based on circumstantial requirements, allowing security teams to efficiently manage unique security or safety needs.

It works effectively with detecting distinct objects. Some examples of objects it can be trained to detect are boxes posing a hazard on a shop floor, cones obstructing roads, or signs blocking corridors.

The flexibility of the machine-learningbased detection also creates opportunities for safety and security teams to reinforce

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Hanwha ads AI capabilities in its P Series Cameras Hanwha Vision has enhanced the AI capabilities in its P Series cameras with WiseDetector, the MQTT protocol, Crowd and Vehicle Counting, and Slip and Fall features. The new features bring greater intelligence and efficiency to security systems and expand video’s remit to support other business areas.

User-defined object detection WiseDetector, a machine-learning-based feature, expands the possible object types that can be detected by AI from the more limited set of pre-defined objects (usually people, vehicle and their attributes) to specific objects, such as high-visibility jackets, boxes on a shop floor, or traffic cones blocking a road. This gives security teams greater flexibility and control over

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Texecom launches refined Ricochet wireless range Increased wireless transmission range on their popular Premier Elite 64-W range which now has a clear line of sight PIR detection and contact sensor range in excess of 1000m.

Improved battery performance in the Impaq SC-W, Micro Contact, Micro Shock and Capture ranges.

Inclusion of Micro deep base with every Ricochet product to enhance signal strength when installed in applications where metal surfaces and materials are present.

Further to the above, Texecom has also invested in a wireless conditioning chamber.

This chamber ensures that the Impaq SC-W and Capture product ranges undergo a further round of robust testing in the most of extreme of conditions. Further wireless ranges will

Texecom announced a number of new enhancements to its Ricochet wireless product portfolio. Following a focused development program, the wireless range now benefits from extended range, improved battery performance and the most advanced testing yet. be added to this testing process in the near future.

Texecom has introduced a number of new guides on their website detailing best practices when installing their wireless solutions, including key factors that impact signal range and performance and in addition,

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Seamless access to Broadgate Building in London Harnessing digital automation technology to transform people’s experiences in its commercial buildings, British Land Company PLC, one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies, has deployed connected access at its Broadgate, 100 Liverpool Street office building in London. Through a collaboration with HID and SwiftConnect, people can now use their employee badge in Apple Wallet for seamless access at this trophy building with their iPhones and Apple Watches.

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ritish Land’s mobile access rollout marks a significant shift by leading commercial buildings to double down

on empowering people with self-service, on-demand access to more flexible, highquality spaces.

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BUSINESS NEWS

LILIN Appoints Quality Essential Distribution for the UK LILIN UK has appointed Quality Essential Distribution as its sole distributor for the UK security market. LILIN and QED want to simplify installers’ purchasing journey by streamlining the security channel.

The companies have a similar ethos and energy, resulting in an exciting partnership to provide high levels of support to customers. Initial sales and product training were conducted in 2023, and QED is ready to hit the ground running with this new product range.

LILIN UK CEO Steve Liddiard says, “I’m excited to work with Andy and his team.

Their initial enthusiastic response and approach to training have been wonderful to see. I believe this new partnership will firmly re-establish LILIN’s position in the security market. The current demand for

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Hanwha’s Vietnam factory hits 10 million product milestone Hanwha Vision has reached a cumulative production of 10 million units in its Vietnambased manufacturing facility just five years after beginning operations at the site.

This accomplishment demonstrates the company’s growth in the global market.

With this momentum, Hanwha Vision is now

poised to further strengthen its business and continue rolling out its vision for Europe and beyond. Last month, Hanwha Vision held a ceremony to commemorate the landmark production milestone at its plant in the Que Vo Industrial Park of Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam.

“Hanwha Vision’s manufacturing prowess is due to our precision, efficiency,

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i-PRO’s top four trends for 2024 i-PRO predicts that customisable AI, speedy adopting changes, edge processing on cameras and cybersecurity measures will

The power of OPEN communication Axis Communications, Genetec and Milestone held the first Europe-wide security industry event this year, called OPEN. As a result of the well-attended conferences, Axis’ key staff shared the learnings, takeaways, and the importance of an open approach in all aspects of technology.

be key for the physical security industry in 2024.

AI adoption in physical security will increase in 2024. Despite AI-based security cameras’ ability to reliably detect humans and vehicles for some time, the next phase

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The organisation has learned much from organising events on such a large scale after hosting its initial series of industry-uniting OPEN events across five countries, including #OPENLondon at Wembley Stadium, which attracted approximately 500 attendees.

There were plenary sessions, debates, and workshops, as well as the opportunity to test new technology and network with likeminded individuals.

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Smart Spaces wins Santander Technology Business of the Year 2023 Smart Spaces was awarded Santander Business of the Year at the Growing Business Awards 2023 – an event that honours UK entrepreneurs with outstanding achievements. Now in its 26th year, the Growing Business Awards took place at an exclusive gala and dinner ceremony on Wednesday, 29 November, at the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in London.

Smart Spaces is a UK developer of smart building software for commercial real estate. Its Smart Building OS platform and app deliver two core functions – simplified day-to-day operational management of buildings to boost energy efficiency and save cost, and an intuitive smartphonebased app for people to use for building entry, to book desks, meeting rooms, parking or to access a host of other

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Axis: five key technological trends in 2024 The security sector is experiencing a surge of technological advancements.

From artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to 5G networks and cloud computing, these technologies are revolutionising how security personnel protect people, places, and things. This

article explores five key technological trends that, according to Axis, are driving this transformation.

Exploiting the potential for generative AI in the security sector Every business looks at the potential use cases of generative AI, and the security sector is no different. The availability of AI and deep learning in security devices has

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Johnson Controls leads the way on energy management Johnson Controls has been named a leader in energy management software by independent industry analyst firm Verdantix in its Green Quadrant: Energy Management Software 2023 report.

Abloy Academy training dates for 2024 Abloy UK has released its latest training schedule for its Academy and Digital Access Solutions Academy. The courses cover a wide range of topics, from ensuring emergency and panic escape compliance to the latest advancements in digital access technology.

“Buildings contribute nearly 40% of global emissions, and new levels of efficiency and sustainability can only be achieved through digitalisation,” said Johnson Controls Chief Technology Officer Vijay Sankaran. “Recognition as a leader in the Energy Management Software industry speaks volumes about our work and solutions that continue to create the spaces and places that improve well-being, achieve

Foundations and Foundations Plus train installers, security managers, end users, and specifiers on safety and security to save lives in emergencies.

Foundations course covers legal performance criteria for access control locking applications for fire and escape doors (BS EN 179 and BS EN 1125) and new BS EN 13637 standard for electronically controlled

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