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5 EditorialWe may be called ‘cousins’ but how close is our securityindustry in the UK to that in the US?

6 Industry newsNews and events from the security and fire industries

11 AppointmentsWe meet some of this month’s movers and shakers

12 News extraThink you have what it takes to perform against yourpeers? We preview the Engineers of Tomorrow 2105

14 Once upon a time in the westThis month PSI hit the road and travelled to ISC West inLas Vegas where we spoke to a number of people aboutthe industry and saw a range of technologies launched

20 Editor’s ChoiceThe pick of the latest security products available

23 Upgrading your image The resolution of surveillance cameras continues to riseso it’s only expected that your customers will expectmore form their cameras

26 Inside Story - AvigilonA closer look at the new 7K camera from Avigilonlaunched this month

29 PSI Premier Awards 2015 Now is the time to vote for your favourites in the 2015PSI Premier Awards campaign.

38 The PSI Golf DayAll the information on this year’s big tee-off

41 Meet the installerThis month we talk to Ian Zeff of Cryptex Security (UK)who can solve any problem his customers throw at him!

43 The countdown begins...Our first look ahead to IFSEC International 2015

46 An all around viewA look at PTZ technology and its benefits

48 Security on the moveThe rise of mobile and cloud-based security services

49 Technology and applicationsAn overview of some recent launches and case studies

66 Off the wallWacky and weird footage from CCTV cameras

67 The PSi DirectoryYour guide to vendors and service providers


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This month PSI took a trip to Vegas to see

what is happening in the US security market

and find out how it differs from the UK

market in terms of trends and technology.

Ihad not been to Las Vegas before and was not sure what to expectfrom the Strip or ISC West, the American security systems event,when we ventured over there in mid-April, however I did find some

similarities between us and the US - although it was mainly smalldifferences.

For example, we all know America tends to do things on agrand scale while the English among us prefer to be a bit morereserved and stand in line; so while we have Blackpool they haveVegas. The tattoos, poverty-gap and seedy side of both are clearbut the size of the US version is much more apparent and thelocals more plush, as was the carpet in the Sands Expo- muchsofter than the rough stuff we get in UK exhibition halls.

That aside there are some important differences worth notingbetween the security markets and the drivers behind them.

It was quite clear that the buzz around the show was aboutbusiness intelligence. Now that we have cameras that give us 7Kvideo (as launched by Avigilon this month) and a host ofmanufacturers bringing out 4K units the quality of CCTV footageis starting to get to the stage that anything less than 720p isconsidered poor. With this raising of the resolution, the databeing collected by cameras provides customers with far moreinformation than the systems of previous times. And the use ofthis data leads to a difference in the markets.

To clarify, video analytics is nothing new. We have had thesoftware/algorithms for some time but it is only now that the rawdata itself is so good that they are taking a bigger hold and thecreative types are constantly coming up with clever things youcan do with the information.

In the UK we see analytics as having two purposes - securityand business intelligence while in the US, chatting to variouspeople at the show, the security side is by far the major thrust ofanalytics use, with tools such as PoS being the next main use.

It appears that the US considers the technology having a muchbigger role to play in homeland security than we do in the UKwhere we’re seeing the dual role of security andbusiness/marketing for analytics these days. Perhaps it isbecause we have lived with home-grown attacks and unrulyneighbours for much longer than the States and are possiblyahead of the surveillance game in that respect. Certainly manypeople felt that the UK market is far more mature and widelyestablished and could be a template for US CCTV in the future.

One thing that the US has that is more mature than in the UK iscasinos and the number of cameras in those establishmentspaints a rosy picture for installers that get contracts in the newbuilds popping up all over the country.

It was an interesting event to attend and showed that we maybe far apart in miles, but we’re not miles apart in everything.

The US and us...

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IN BRIEFVentcroft, the independentmanufacturer of fire andsecurity products, is set toexpand its product rangeand target new workfollowing £7m of fundingfrom Yorkshire Bank whichincludes the completetransfer of all bankingfacilities, to support thecompany’s growthambitions.

Wavestore, themanufacturer of openplatform video recording andmanagement solutions, hasannounced that it has beenpresented with both theQueen’s Award forInternational Trade and theQueen’s Award forInnovation.

Mayflex has formed adistribution agreement withEntertech Systems toprovide Suprema biometricsfor access control to the UKmarket and will also offerthe BioConnect identitymanagement platform.

Phybridge agrees dealto acquire NVTPhybridge, a Canadiantechnology company focused onthe long reach Ethernettransmission needs of thecommunications and physicalsecurity industry, has enteredinto an agreement to purchaseNVT, the supplier of IP and PoEtransmission products focusedon the security market.

“Phybridge is bringing its long reachEthernet technology into the security market,which will allow NVT’s customers to move to IPwith absolute confidence,” says PhybridgeFounder and President, Oliver Emmanuel.

With headquarters in Toronto, Phybridge hasstocking/sales/support locations in Menlo ParkCalifornia and Sunbury-on-Thames and will nodoubt see the NVT customer database as avaluable asset.

Power shift at DyconFollowing the recentacquisition of Dycon by CSLDualCom and thesubsequent division ofDycon’s existing productlines into two separatebusinesses, securecommunications and powersupplies, CSL DualCom’s Board has agreed todivest the power supply business.

A new business, known as Dycon PowerSolutions has relocated the manufacturing,sales and support functions of the existingDycon range of switched-mode power suppliesto a new facility in South Wales. The companyalso has development plans for new powerproducts to be launched during 2015.

Dycon Power Solutions Managing DirectorTony Allen (pictured), supported by CommercialDirector, Tony Makosinski, brings a wealth ofsecurity industry knowledge to the newcompany with the aim of making Dycon PowerSolutions the industry’s foremost supplier ofadvanced power products.

Security now included in newbuild regulationsThe Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) haswelcomed the publication of the new BuildingRegulations which – for the first time inEngland – require new homes to incorporateprovisions to resist unauthorised access. Thenew requirement, and the accompanyingApproved Document Q of the BuildingRegulations covering door and windowsecurity, takes effect in October this year andwill apply to all dwellings in England.

The new requirement covers main entrancedoors, windows and interlinked doors tointegral garages in houses.The requirement alsocovers external entrancedoors to apartment blocksand to individual apartmentdoors that open intocommon areas.

The new ApprovedDocument states that doorsand windows will meet thenew security requirementsif they can resist physicalattack by a casual oropportunist burglar. To dothis they must be bothrobust and be fitted withappropriate hardware.

DHF general manager

and secretary Michael Skelding said: “We’vecampaigned alongside Secured by Design for along time to have security incorporated intothe Building Regulations. So we areparticularly pleased that, at last, builders ofnew homes will have to ensure they provideenhanced levels of security for occupants. TheHousing Standards Review is streamlining theregulatory process to increase the number ofnew homes being built. Achieving increasedsecurity of homes was a key aim within thereview. Properties built after October this yearwill feature levels of security that will providereal defence against break-in attempts.”


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Mike Reddington joins up as Videcon completes management buy-out Videcon has announced aManagement Buy-Out (MBO)lead by Andy Croston. The MBOsees promotion to the Videconboard for Steve Newsome, nowSales Director, and Ian Farr,Technical Director, who willcontinue to be supported by theexisting management team.

Videcon has also announcedthe appointment of MikeReddington, former European General Manager of ADI, as thenew Managing Director for the company.

About the new appointment, Andy Croston, Owner/Director ofVidecon, said: “Mike has over 25 years’ experience in thesecurity industry and held a number of senior positionsthroughout his career. He is a key player in the security industryand a staunch professional with an outstanding reputation.

“Mike is a key appointment for the business that strengthensthe existing senior management team and will be instrumental intaking the business through its next growth cycle.”

Mike Reddington commented: “I am delighted to be joiningVidecon, who are committed to the continued investment in itsproduct ranges, employees and resources so it can deliverexceptional portfolio of CCTV products and services. This is anexciting time for Videcon and its customers and I’m lookingforward to being a part of it.”

The risks of not fit-for-purpose CCTV According to a new report, companies and consumers areputting assets at risk by choosing video surveillance solutionsthat are not fit for purpose. Aiming to simplify the optionsavailable and help companies make better decisions, thereport highlights video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) whichcombines CCTV and cloud computing into one offering.

The report, commissioned by Cloudview, ComparativeReview of VSaaS and Local CCTV Recording and Management,details the history of video surveillance, outlines its manyuses and explains how the technologies have evolved anddifferentiated. The purpose of the report is to demystifybuying decisions for all security managers, from consumers tocorporate compliance officers. Highlighting how indecisionover security upgrades exposes organisations and individualsto an increased likelihood of crime, the report also indicatesthat hasty decisions can result in wasting fortunes onpointless and expensive rip and replace upgrades.

The strengths and weaknesses of CCTV and IP cameras,and their compatibility, are not generally well understood,according to OpenSky, who conducted the study.

“Closed circuit and video surveillance as a service don’tneed to be mutually exclusive,” says report author NigelStanley, Practice Director for cyber security at OpenSky UK.“Few people understand that they could complement eachother and create an omnipotent management system. Anothercommon misconception is that closed circuit analogue andopen digital IP systems are completely incompatible, when inreality, the cloud is a simple and inexpensive way to bring thetwo together and get the best of both worlds.”

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THE BOTTOM LINEThe interview that gets the facts from the top

IN ASSOCIAT ION WITH CSL DUALCOM

This month Simon Bankstalks to Dave Sanders,Managing Director ofJustice Fire & Security,one of the UK’s leading NSI Gold Fireand Electronic Security SystemInstallers.

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Justice offer customers over three decades of experience. Howdoes this give you the edge over your competition? 30 years of experience has given Justice the opportunity to engage withnew technology and build up a loyal workforce. Our large customer baseincludes large corporate organisations, SMEs and residential customerswho all benefit from the same point of contact year on year. Staffretention and stability is the key to providing an excellent customerrelationship and service.

Your established customer base is accustomed to particularproducts, what prompted your decision to start using DualCom? We started using DualCom in the nineties when the only other signallingproduct of its type at the time would not work with what was then thenew ISDN line technology. Over the years DualCom have continued toinnovate and provide a technical and field support service that is secondto none. We prefer to use well-established suppliers that have weatheredtough economic times and still come out on top.

What’s the strategy behind keeping the business regional despiteyour significant organic growth? Clients prefer to use a local company with local knowledge and of coursea quick response. We have stayed away from acquisitions as our organicgrowth has been fuelled by the provision of an excellent installation andservice facility of our own systems. Our local offices have built up apersonal customer relationship from initial survey through to installationand ongoing service.

You are one of only 8 companies to hold a BS8418 accreditationfor CCTV installation. What are the main benefits of this? Surprisingly 90% of monitored CCTV systems do not meet BS8418standards. At the outset these systems appear suitable for the end userbut are often installed to a poor standard without any back-up facilitiesfor the monitoring. The Insurance Industry quickly recognised theproblem of non-BS8418 systems and the National Security Inspectoratelaunched a separate scope for BS8418 accreditation at the Insurers’request. A BS8418 system provides assurances for fail-safe duplicatesignalling systems, quality and backup. It would be monitored by asuitably accredited remote video response centre with trained operatorsand can obtain a Police URN enabling a quick police response.

What do you predict will be the next ‘big thing’ in the industry? The continued roll out of reliable “always on” high speed fibre broadbandwill enable IP alarm signalling, off-site CCTV recording and other cloud-based security systems to be established. Analytical CCTV software willalso progress further with software that can recognise a fire, a numberplate and a face. Over time I think we will see the use of networks of IPcameras, controlled and recorded via the cloud, doing the job of a fireand/or an intruder alarm, as well as an access control system.

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NEWS EXTRA


The annual competition held during the IFSECevent (16th-18th June at Excel, London) willprovide participants with a global stage to

compete against their peers and represent theircompany in a series of tests.

Competitors including installationapprentices and young engineers will undertakea 90-minute assessment, reviewing a previouslyinstalled intruder alarm system, identifying thefaults, re-commissioning the system andfinishing with any additional security and safetymeasures.

Each entrant is marked by a panel of judgesfrom the security inspectorates, training andcommercial organisations, and points areallocated based on performance in the variousdisciplines.

Engineers of Tomorrow (formerly called theIFSEC Apprentice Challenge) was created bySkills for Security under its previous name ofSITO 17 years ago. The competition is promotedby UBM and is supported by CSL Dualcom, Skillsfor Security, NSI and SSAIB and the results willbe featured in a future edition of PSI magazine.

We spoke with competition organiser MarkCunningham of Skills for Security about the testsand the changes he has seen over the yearssince the event began. Who can enter the competition?Applications are invited from apprentices bothon formal industry approved training schemesand equally to “in house apprentices” and youngengineers.

Applicants must be in full time employment inthe security systems industry and have thewritten consent of their employer to participate

Age Limit - The competition isopen to any security systemsapprentices or young engineerswho will be 24 years of age or underon the day they compete

To give everyone a fair chance,competitors will be allocated to theappropriate category and themarking for the different categorieswill be handicapped/weightedaccordingly.What specific tasks willentrants be asked tocomplete?Competitors will work in pairs andhave 90-minutes to review apreviously installed intruder alarmsystem, identifying the faults, re-commissioning the system andfinishing with any additionalsecurity and safety measures.

Competitors will also complete a short tenquestion multiple choice test on currentstandards for intruder alarms.

Why do you think that peopleshould enter?It gives our young engineers and apprentices thechance to meet and compete against their peersfrom different parts of the country with thechance to win prizes and recognition in theindustry for themselves and their companies.

There are prizes each day for each heat and ifat the end of the week they are in the top threepairs of the competition overall, then they get toattend a prestigious black-tie dinner in Londonat the Security Excellence Awards to receive theirprizes. Again that gives great publicityopportunities for their companies, so there’ssomething in it for the apprentices and theemployers.Have you seen the standard ofentrant improve over the years?The standard has improved over the years. Tosome degree this is a natural progression asthere is a much higher degree of IT literacyamongst the young people entering our industrytoday.

The increase in university fees has also led toapplications from youngsters who previouslywould maybe not have considered anapprenticeship but are now attracted by theopportunity to “earn while they learn”. This hasled to a growing number of young people withhigher grade GCSE’s entering the securityindustry straight from school and this could be abig attraction to employers.How difficult is the judging foryou?It’s easy for me; I have a team of inspectors fromthe NSI and SSAIB so I leave it to them!

Joking aside the standards of entrant arecontinually improving and it can be quite a closerun thing so the expertise and experience of theinspectors is paramount, the inspectors mark thecontestants using a pre agreed score sheet andmarking guide to ensure a level playing field. Inmy role as stand manager I do have the finaladjudication in the event of any difference ofopinion between inspectors but this doesn’thappen often as these guys know the job insideout and I have worked with them and knownthem all for many years and we all share thesame goal of developing the next generation ofengineers for our industry.For more information about the Engineers ofTomorrow competition visit:www.ifsec.co.uk/Content/Engineers-of-Tomorrow

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Employer benefitsThere are many benefits for employers inputting forward their apprentices to takepart in the competition including:• Gaining free promotional exposure to

the global security industry at theevent and also in show PR andmarketing

• The competition helps with thedevelopment of engineers offeringthem an opportunity to work in acompetitive environment

• Encouragement for young talent, withthe opportunity for them to win up to£1000 in cashNot only will participation highlight the

company's skilled workforce, but it willalso give great exposure to the IFSECInternational audience.

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PSI ON TOUR

The International Security Conference &Exposition – also known as ISC West – is thelargest event in the USA for the physical

security industry, covering access control, alarmsand monitoring, biometrics, IP security, videosurveillance, networked security products andmore. Held at the Sands Expo in the VenetianHotel on the Las Vegas Strip the event is onemassive hall full of technology that, over threedays, is the focal point of the US security sector.

PSI took a trip to the show and met up with anumber of experts to talk about the differencesbetween the US and the UK markets and whattrends could be coming our way via the Statesover the next few years.

As expected there was a huge number of newsystems being launched and plenty of opinions tohear over the course of three days. Here is acollection of some of the new systems andopinions of people we met on our travels:

NEWSIDIS launches in the USWith headquarters in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas,IDIS launched its DirectIP video surveillancesolution to the US market at ISC West 2015.Already known and doing rather well in the UK,the plug-and-play, high-definition solution waslaunched to the USA at the show by regionalPresident Andrew Myung and Sales Director KeithDrummond.

“DirectIP is designed to provide a simple yethigh-performance solution,” said Keith. “Theframework builds an entire network system from asingle source supplier, comprising a range of IPcameras, NVRs, monitors, video managementsoftware, as well as switching hubs andaccessories.”

Moonlight steals the limelight Mobotix revealed that its 6MP cameras have anincrease of light sensitivity of more than 100-times than the company’s previous 3MP cameras.The monochrome version reaches a 300-timeshigher sensitivity than the previous series.Instead of one full second of exposure time thenew 6MP systems can select only 1/100 s whichresults in capturing even fast moving objects inlow light conditions.

This increase in light sensitivity was achievedby several means: wider sensor with bigger pixelsto catch more light, a hardware noise reductionfilter directly at the sensor, a new lens with abetter light transmission, and an improved imageprocessing software reducing the noise of lowlight images. This system, called MobotixMoonlight Technology was impressivelydemonstrated at the event.

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In mid-April PSIjourneyed to Las Vegasfor the ISC West 15event. Here is acollection of the sightsand sounds weexperienced….

Notes from Sin City

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Coffee from the mountainsFibaro, the manufacturer of wireless homeautomation systems, and the Z-Wave Alliancetook part in the Mount Everest Challenge at theshow when mountain climber Mariusz Malkowskiproved that "Home is Wherever You Are." Duringthe show Mariusz is confronting extremeconditions as he ascended to the top of MountEverest from where, in a live demonstration, hecontrolled Fibaro sensors and other Z-Wavepowered devices located half a world away.

Using the wireless technology, Mariusz turnedon lights, operated locks, opened garage doorsand brewed a coffee to prove the reliability of Z-Wave devices.

The new guardProbably the most photographed system on showover the three days was Knightscope’s K5Autonomous Data Machine, a fully autonomousrobot with an array of on-board sensors used tomonitor geo-fenced areas and provide a physicaland commanding presence in public places wheresecurity is needed. The machines communicatevia a wireless network directly with theKnightscope Security Operations Center (KSOC), abrowser-based user interface, to provide real-timealerts of unusual or suspicious activity.

Featuring a surveillance camera, ANPR, GPSand sensors for the measurement of temperature,humidity, barometrics, CO2 and sound levels therobot caused quite a stir in the New ProductShowcase area.

OPINIONSOn our rounds we met a lot of people and spokewith many about the trends they are seeing in themarket and the growth areas for business. Manyfelt that business intelligence and surveillancecamera analytics would begin to rise toimportance especially as camera resolutions gothigher so more data can be captured. Here is asmall selection of some of the opinions we cameacross.

Aubrey Muhlach – SeagateWhat trends are you seeing in the US at themoment? Firstly we are seeing a move forwards from simplyhaving surveillance as a security solution to usingit for analytics. We did a survey with some of ourpartners recently to ask what it was they wereusing cameras for and there are about 12% ofthem starting to use video analytics. I think this isan upgrade that is starting to happen in the USand I believe it is a similar case in the UK as youhave a good foundation of surveillance systemsand people are asking what they can now do withall of the data they are gathering. One thing I amthrilled to see is that people are valuing the dataand are investing in systems to make sure theirinformation is safe and available when required.Is the UK seeing the same trend in youropinion?It seems to me that the UK is leading the way inthis and along with the US investing heavily inanalytics and both markets understanding thatstorage of information is valuable. Both are awarethat leveraging data makes for better customerexperiences such as traffic patterns are in theright flow, hospitals are faster to admit patientsand you have better experiences checking into ahotel as they know who you are – these are areasthat I think are very similar between the US andthe UK. What will be the trend next year?It’s always higher rates of video resolution! I’mhoping that it will be analytics and that people arethinking about the benefits, particularly as somecan be cautious about investing in surveillance.The rise in the use of wearables and pushing

alarm/videonotifications to

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Probably the most photographedsystem on show over the threedays was Knightscope’s K5Autonomous Data Machine

“We did a survey withsome of our partnersrecently to ask what itwas they were usingcameras for andthere are about 12%of them starting touse video analytics”


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Wendi Burke – 3xLogicWhat trends are you seeingin the US at the moment?The two largest trends I haveseen over the last year thatwill continue on into 2016would be mergers andacquisitions between accesscontrol and video surveillancecompanies. Another trendthat is high at the momentinvolves cloud services andmoving towards ‘real’ cloud,not just a server you canaccess through a browser, buthosted services outside of acompany where they aresaving money because theydo not have servers on site.This also saves on electricityand the cost of the servers;you pay for only what you usewhich is more convenientbecause you can add andremove cameras, servers etcwithout having any high cost

– plus these are managed and maintained for youas well. The UK is still quite analogue. What would yousay the US is?I think the US is about 50:50 with IP now as wehave a lot of new infrastructure and buildingsgoing up as the economy has improved. All of thenew projects are bringing IP on board. There are alot of companies offering hybrid solutions so youcan take in analogue and IP to allow you to utiliseany existing cabling infrastructure.How long has analogue got in America?I think it will be around for a long time in pocketshere and there. I don’t think anyone who hasbuildings currently wired for analogue is ready

to switch. We are moving towards IP and fibreand there are lots of new technologies comingon that improve bandwidth and resolution, but Ido think that analogue will stick around for quitea bit longer.

Brian Matthews - Verint SystemsWhat are the main differences you see betweenthe UK and the US security markets?Since the 1970s and 80s, the UK market has had atremendous amount of CCTV cameras installedper capita—much more so than in the U.S. The UKmarket is very mature and involves leading videosecurity manufacturers. Today, the big potential inthe UK is customers who are ready to replacetheir analogue cameras with IP devices.

Meanwhile, in the US, it’s mainly analoguecameras connected to DVRs and to encoders anda hardware matrix. US customers are alsogradually upgrading to IP megapixel cameras togain better image quality and more capabilities.

In the UK market, there is also moregovernment involvement in standards andregulation around video surveillance than there isin the US. For example, as demand grows for videoanalytics in security applications, especially retailoperations, new regulations have beenintroduced. One example is the i-LIDS program, agovernment initiative that provides a benchmarkto facilitate the development and selection ofvideo analytics. When any video security solutionthat includes video analytics is sold in the UK, i-Lids certification is now mandatory in many cases.What will be the next security technology trend?We see several significant trends on the horizon.For example, we’re seeing an acceleratingmigration to the Cloud and a growing expansionbeyond the traditional definition of “physicalsecurity” as protecting a given facility. Today, it’sevolving to be more focused on risk intelligenceand management.

Wendi Burke

(Below) Keith Drummond of IDISlaunches DirectIP videosurveillance solution to the USmarket

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Designed and manufactured by global surveillance powerhouse, IDIS, DirectIP combines plug-and-play simplicity with unrivalled performance and reliability, to deliver the most comprehensive video surveillance solution available. With unsur-passed image quality and resolution, DirectIP includes an affordable range of cameras, monitors, network video recorders (NVR) and video management software (VMS) for businesses large or small.


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As a result, the traditional securityoperations/command centre (SOC) of globalenterprises, law enforcement agencies,governments and cities has evolved to be moreproactive. Today, there is more of a focus on riskintelligence, business continuity, and mitigatingand preventing incidents before they occur, ratherthan just responding to incidents and managingthe situation after the fact. This shifting focusenables more seamless integration andcollaboration, and improved data-sharing andvisualization between the SOC and employees,first responders and other entities, includingmobile resources, mobile command centres, andetc. In the end, the regional and global SOCs canwork together more seamlessly than has everbeen possible in the past.

Mitchell Kane & Andrew Morgan –Vanderbilt IndustriesWhat are the main differences you see betweenthe US and EU markets?The contrasts between the two markets are in acouple of areas. Firstly look at the number oflanguages we need to deal with in Europe and thevarious approvals we have to have - the barriers toentry in the markets across Europe are muchgreater. In some ways it is easier to be cynicalabout having one European market as everycountry in the EU has a different opinion onapprovals. In some countries some of thoseapprovals are used to prevent competition whilein the US there is a very open market and thebarriers are limited. The only difference when youcross the state line is the accent! When you attenda show like ISC West, just look at all theexhibitors from the Far East – they must see thisas a huge market for them. The drivers aredifferent too, so in the UK if you look at the threemain areas of CCTV, intruder and access control,intrusion has become a saturated market. Every

report you look at shows a slow decline drivenmainly by the consumer world and to survive youneed to offer the complete package of monitoringand technology and while you can go to B&Q andget this for under £150, but getting quality isdifficult. The essential differences between thetwo markets are the costs involved of being inthem. In Europe it is quite expensive but it isrewarded when people see that you do complywith approvals, make quality products andprovide technical support.

Andrew Elvish – GenetecWhat are the main differences between the USand UK markets?I think there are some notable differences in thetwo in terms of where each is with the changefrom analogue to IP. The UK went all-in onanalogue in the mid-90s and are now at a pointwhere they need to make decisions about howthey migrate. I think there is a lot of thinkinggoing on about how this can be achieved and thefact that this is happening brings to mind anotherdifference between the two markets which is thatthe UK is thinking about how to bring together thesecurity side of the business with the operationalside of the business. We are seeing that in someend-user verticals in the US but in the UK there ismuch discussion around how to leverage videosurveillance and access control to gain deeperinsights in stores and cities. At the same time inthe UK we are seeing some very cleverapproaches to leveraging video applicationsbecause of the history of CCTV in the UK there is alot of thinking around making it safer forcommunities. The level of dialogue that is goingon the UK is very inventive and we are now at thepoint where companies are switching over to IPnetworks with robust profiles. Not to say this isn’thappening in the US, it’s just that there is adifferent focus looking more at crime prevention.

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Andrew Elvish

“The essential

differences between

the two markets are

the costs involved of

being in them. In

Europe it is quite

expensive but it is

rewarded when

people see that you

do comply with

approvals, make

quality products and

provide technical

support”

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Sharp images in alldirectionsAxis Communications has introducedSharpdome technology with the new Q61-ESeries to provide full scene fidelity and imagesin all directions. In addition, the technologyenables cameras to offer the capability toidentify objects as much as 20° above thecamera horizon making these cameras alsosuitable for uneven terrain. The Sharpdometechnology includes Axis’ Speed Dry function, afunction that removes water drops from thedome glass to provide sharp images in rainyweather. It also simplifies dome cleaning,allowing for more efficient methods such ashigh pressure cleaning.

The new camera series provides 30x opticalzoom with up to HDTV 1080p resolution,Lightfinder technology and Wide DynamicRange (130dB) to handle difficult lightingconditions and support electronic imagestabilisation—useful for getting smoothervideo in windy conditions. To assist theoperator, the cameras offer AdvancedGatekeeper, a feature that makes the cameraautomatically pan, tilt and zoom to a presetposition when motion is detected in a pre-defined area and then it continues to track thedetected object. www.axis.com


NVR series gets storageboost upgradesMilestone Systems has announced upgrades toits series of Husky network video recorders withthe appliances integrated with Milestone videomanagement software offering increases ininternal storage.

The storage expansions mean simple-to-install video surveillance solutions are availablefor more demanding requirements, longer videoretention and greater quality recordings. Morestorage enables customers like governmentorganisations to meet 90-day video storagerequirements or casinos to achieve continuoushigh-resolution recordings.

The increases are: 2x the storage on theHusky M10 – up to 2TB (from 1TB), 3x the storageon the Husky M30 – up to 12TB (from 4TB) and2x the storage on the Husky M50 – up to 48TB(from 24TB).

Additionally, the Husky Hybrid Series of NVRswill get a boost in storage too. The hybrid NVRs,which enables users to mix analogue and IPcameras for an easy analogue-to-IP transition,offers the following options: 2x the storage onthe Husky M30 Hybrid – up to 8TB (from 4TB)and 2x the storage on the Husky M50 Hybrid – upto 32TB (from 16TB).www.milestonesys.com

Intruder alarmpanel for up to1000 zonesEaton’s Securitybusiness has announcedthe availability of the i-on1000EXKP intruderalarm control panel.Ideal for use in a range ofapplications, the i-on1000EXKP is aimed atsecurity professionals looking to install orreplace large systems in establishmentswhere there is a requirement of up to 1000individual zones.

Eaton’s Security business undertook aconsultation programme with selectedcustomers to find out what features they wouldlike to see in the new device. Feedbacksuggested that a system with eight buses, atleast 500 zones and 30 partitions that could runover more than 200m of cable would be ideal.However, the company has gone one stepfurther and given the i-on1000EXKP 10 buses,1000 zones, 50 wards and 500m of cable. It hasalso integrated webserver functionalityalongside USB and Ethernet ports that offerconnectivity options. www.eaton.com

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Compact keypads offeradvanced authenticationSiemens has introduced two new compactkeypads for the SPC intruder detection system.They use touchkeys instead of traditionalmechanical keys and the key interfaceilluminates only when touched. Model SPCK520offers display and speech output and modelSPCK521 adds an ID card reader.

The new keypads support EM and MIFAREcard technologies. Advanced user authenticationeliminates the inconvenience of repeated PINcode entry on systems that are armed anddisarmed many times daily. Users can download

prerecorded or customised audio files to thekeypads. These audible messages assist userswhen various system events occur.

The large graphical display providesinformation such as data about doors that areopen or ajar and therefore preventing the systemfrom being armed. The keypads supply systeminformation and offer various ways to configurethe parameters of the SPC system on-site –without additional tools such as a PC.

An optional plug-in RF module allows thekeypads to be used as RF receivers forcommunication with wireless detectors nearby. www.siemens.co.uk/securityproduct

HD number plate readingoffers convenient long-rangeidentification A new ANPR system being launched to the UKmarket reportedly provides vehicle identificationeven at a 10m distance. Introduced by Nortech,ANPR Access HD can be operated in standalonemode or combined with the Norpass PC-basedaccess control software to manage admissions tosites.

Nedap’s ANPR Access HD offers dedicatedcapabilities for seamless access control withoutadaptation, unlike other products. The HD sensorcombined with IR LED lighting enables it to readnumber plates, ADR hazard plates, etc. inchallenging circumstances at distances of up to 10metres.

It is suited to commercial car park facilities,corporate sites, visitor management applications,retail parking and airport parking.www.nortechcontrol.com

The security industry is busy and complex, so it’s easy to miss

new products and services as they get lost in day-to-day

activities. Every now and again, certain products grab our

attention so here we take a look at some of the products we

think you won’t want to miss this month.

Remote monitoring,intelligence and managementXtralis has introduced the ADPRO iFT NVR PlusSeries, a family of IP-only remotely managedmulti-service gateways (RMG) that deliversremote monitoring, management, recording,analytics, and unbreakable transmission forsecurity, safety, business intelligence, andbusiness management capabilities. The newseries includes the ADPRO iFT, with up to 16 IPcameras, and the ADPRO iFT-E, with up to 32 IPcameras streaming at 5Mbps for HD video quality.The iFT Series RMGs will simultaneously run all ofthe Xtralis’ video content analytics, with up to 32running on the iFT-E.

The iFT Series RMGs provide up to 136 inputsand 132 outputs for facility wide detection,building management and immediate responseservices, like controlling lighting, HVAC, access,and much more. With Xtralis’ two-way audiomonitoring and talk-down allow for pro-activethreat prevention, by warning threats off beforedamage is done. When combined with the ADPROiTrace mobile app, these monitoring, command,and control capabilities provide businesses totalcontrol over their facility, from anywhere. www.xtralis.com

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UPGRADING CCTV

With the ability to monitor larger areas andview greater detail using higher resolutioncameras, many organisations are turning

their attention to newly available multi-megapixelcameras to secure open spaces.

4k cameras provide up to four times theresolution of 1080p high definition securitycameras, however organisations must first ensurethey have the appropriate infrastructure resourcesto support these new cameras. While companiesdesire the increased coverage available with thesenew devices, they may require additionalbandwidth, processing power and storage tosupport the adoption of the technology.

This has more organisations asking theirinstallers: How can we incorporate higherresolution surveillance cameras, while keepingcosts to a minimum? According to Erick Ceresato ofGenetec there are a few ways in which installerscan help their clients deploy high resolutioncameras more efficiently. Here are Eric’ssuggestions:

Minimise network impact - Although securitydepartments will maximise the benefit of ultra-highresolution cameras by displaying a single camerawithin a monitor, operators often need to viewmultiple cameras on a display, dedicating only asmall area for each stream. By taking advantage ofmulti-streaming capabilities, a video managementsoftware (VMS) can automatically switch betweenhigh and low resolution streams based on the sizeof the video tiles being viewed by an operator. Thiscan greatly reduce bandwidth and workstationrequirements in instances where there is no needto display a full megapixel stream, such as when anoperator is monitoring multiple cameras on amonitor or when certain cameras are displayed insmall tiles.

GPU-accelerated video decoding - With theincreasing availability and use of new ultra-HD andmulti-megapixel cameras, it may also be necessaryto upgrade existing workstations to cope with thedemands of decoding higher resolution video. AVMS that relies solely on central processing units(CPU) will use a significant amount of processingpower to decode only a few cameras, therebyinhibiting the ability of the operator to viewadditional cameras or run concurrent operations.

GPU-accelerated video decoding makes

deploying next-generation cameras in a system farmore practical and affordable. By leveraging aworkstation’s graphics cards and embeddedgraphical processing units (GPU) to decode video,operators can display more cameras, at higherresolutions and frame rates, while also providingthem with greater speed and fluidity when playing-back and reviewing video. With affordable, off-the-shelf video cards, organisations can minimise theirneed to purchase new workstations, as they deployhigher resolution cameras within their system, andkeep CPU available for other operations.

Optimising server utilisation - By implementinga high-performance computing (HPC) environment,customers can optimise the use of their existinginfrastructure resources, helping them reduce theexpense of purchasing new equipment. Theselection of a VMS that can provide a scalablearchitecture can allow organisations to reduce thenumber of recording servers that are needed withintheir system, as well as help minimise the costs ofoperating and maintaining their surveillanceinfrastructure.

Staying on top of surveillance - With thegrowing adoption of higher resolution cameras,organisations must take into account howimplementing these devices will impact theresources of their surveillance system. Selecting aVMS with capabilities that help optimise the use ofbandwidth and hardware can significantly minimisecosts. It also ensures that an organisation’snetwork maintains reliability in order to supportother applications that are critical to their businessoperations.

Moving on up

Of course there are a number of ways to upgradethe resolution of a CCTV system depending on thestarting point. There is no need for example to

Raising the resolutionCCTV seems to be all about the

resolution these days so here are

some tips on upgrading to high-

resolution surveillance and fitting the

right technology for your customers

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adoption of higher

resolution cameras,

organisations must

take into account

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think that the only roadto HD from analogue isIP. Whilst it is fair to saythat most of themanufacturers’ R&D isin the networkedsurveillance side ofthings these days thereare various ways to useparts of your analogueinfrastructure to gainhigher resolutions. Themost obvious methodis to upgrade the

camera as this is where theinitial image is captured and if you do

not have a camera capable of giving you a goodresolution image then no matter what technologyyour customer has in the background they will notbe able to look at data that is not there– real life isnot like CSI!

This year we have seen a rapid rise in thenumber of manufacturers launching 4K cameras,which only last year seemed a little excessive in amarket that largely still operates at 720p or 1080p.And, as is the way of technology, the 4K camerashave already been left behind by the launch of 5K,6K and now from Avigilon a 7K camera. The launchof this unit is covered elsewhere in this edition (onpage 26), but it is fair to say that even Avigilonwould not expect anyone to buy their 7K camerasand try to fit them straight into to a system runninga much lower res analogue unit. As we’ve pointedout already the infrastructure must be in place tobe able to support the demands of these superhigh resolution cameras.

In the interest of fairness it should be pointedout that not all of your clients are going to need toupgrade to 4K or 7K, it all depends on theapplication and what information they want to takefrom the scene. A higher resolution camera willgather more data so if business intelligence oranalytics is of importance to them then the higherresolutions offered by 4K will be desirable but notalways vital. And just to be sure the images areuseful, re-check that the lighting and positioningwill suit what may be a wider view from the higherres camera. It is also worth noting that despite theclaims of some manufactures as to the bandwidthrequirements of their units there are usuallysacrifices to be made in order to lower the strain onthe network from a high resolution camera. Insome cases, while the way in which the image isbroken down into tiles to allow lower res images tobe saved for saving on the bandwidth certainlydoes help, the framerate of the cameras is reduced,in some cases to 4fps. If that suits the applicationthen that is fine, but for ANPR analytics forexample, this may not always be practicable.

Improving options As already mentioned, the path to higherresolutions does not have to go through IP territoryor involve ripping out cabling. IP is likely the bestchoice in a new build, but if you have a customerthat is currently running low res analoguetechnology there is no barrier to them increasingtheir resolutions and a number of ways to do thiswithout breaking the bank. Technologies such HD-SDI have shown that camera upgrades can bemade while keeping the Coax cabling in place andnot getting IT managers involved in the installation.Some changes will need to be made such asupgrading the monitors (your customers will needto have monitors of at least 720p) and possibly therecording device (HD-SDI does not work withanalogue DVRs) in order for the full benefits of theupgrade to be experienced. Based aroundbroadcast systems, HD-SDI can be achieved in fullor using hybrid installations and signal repeatersmay be required depending on the cable runs. Fansof HD-SDI point to additional benefits such as nearzero latency and uncompressed images as reasonsto remain on Coax cabling.

There is also the option of usingswitches/adaptors to run IP cameras over Coaxcabling and these can add PoE to the system.Many network camera manufacturers have a rangeof switches to allow their cameras to be used onexisting cabling as (cynics would say) theyrecognise that by only selling units that requiredCat5 to be installed could limit camera sales as theinstallation costs would spiral.

Clearly the best route to higher resolutions isnot as straightforward as just buying the highestresolution cameras. There are a number ofquestions that you need to ask your customersbefore suggesting the system for the job. You needto consider:• Why do they want to upgrade?• What do they want to do with the data?• What is currently installed?• What is the budget?

Choosing the most suitable system will dependon combining the answers to those four questionsto meet their requirements.

Camera resolutions will only improve in thefuture. Consider, now that we have seen the launchof a 7K camera how many R&D departments mustright now be working on 8K, 9K and beyond?Whether we actually need such high resolutions formost applications is up for debate, but what is sureis that anyone who has tried to identify anyone oranything from a grainy image will have wished theyhad a better system installed. The imagelimitations of a 4K camera are much less thanthose of a 1080p unit, but upgrades always costmore money so getting it right is essential.

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The path to higher

resolutions does not

have to go through IP

territory or involve

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When Avigilonannounced that it

would showcasethe securityindustry’s firstsingle-sensor7K (30megapixel)security camera

at the ISC West2015 tradeshow in

Las Vegas a few daysbefore the show it

unsurprisingly caught the attention of themarket. Promising ‘stunning’ image detail, the7K HD Pro camera was described assimultaneously providing maximum scenecoverage while minimising bandwidth andstorage consumption, redefining the industrystandard for high-resolution imaging. Avigilonalso announced the release of the 6K (24 MP)HD Pro camera at the same time.

When coupled with the Avigilon ControlCenter (ACC) software featuring Avigilon’s HighDefinition Stream Management (HDSM)technology, the 7K camera is listed as providinga resolution exceeding 7,000 pixels and morethan 30 million total pixels and, says thecompany, brings effective processing power andefficient bandwidth and storage management –one of the key concerns regarding the use of 4Kcameras over IP. The frame rate does drop withthe higher definition units as you would expect;the rate for the 7K camera is around 4fps.

Built with large areas in mind, the HD Procamera series are designed for providing fullsituational awareness combined with cleardetail when zoomed in, such as with themonitoring of a full stadium and capturing fandisruptions to comply with mandatorygovernment regulations. Other applicationscould be covering a full parking lot andidentifying number plates or covering the entiretarmac of an airport while still being able todistinguish plane numbers. It is stated that asthe cameras can cover a larger area, fewercameras are needed in the installation.

The 7K (30 MP) and 6K (24 MP) devices joinAvigilon’s family of 4K (8 MP) and 5K (16 MP)HD Pro cameras. The image quality of thecameras is made possible by the H4 platformand H.264 compression with the latest edition

of HDSM 2.0 technology. The cameras are alsosupported by Avigilon’s LightCatchertechnology, for low-light performance.

PSI caught up with Willem Ryan, SeniorProduct Marketing Manager at Avigilon, to findout more about the new cameras and discussthe development of much higher resolutioncameras than the market is familiar with.

We are only beginning to see 4Kcameras hit the market in theUK, so why launch 7K so soon?We have been innovating beyond 4K since 2007when we introduced our 16 megapixel camera.High resolution imaging is important becausesurveillance cameras are most effective whenthey are able to cover wide areas with thesimultaneous ability to zoom in and provideclear image detail. With this objective in mind,innovations that increase the resolution,coverage (field-of-view), quality andperformance of camera technologies arepositive developments for the security industry.

Is the infrastructure commonly inplace for people to use a 7Kcamera?Yes, the Avigilon Control Center software withour High Definition Stream Management(HDSM) technology is a critical component forgetting the maximum benefit from the 7K HDPro cameras. This software allows organisationsto leverage their existing infrastructure withinan Avigilon ecosystem and take advantage ofresolutions as high as 7K without requiring anysignificant increase in network capacity. Weprovide an end-to-end solution, which consistsof purpose-built products that provide clearimage detail with minimal impact to networkstorage and bandwidth.

Are there any installation differences from HD cameras?The 7K HD Pro camera is easy to install and setup, with remote zoom and focus capabilities.Installation would be comparable to a box-styleHD camera.

How long before we see 8K and9K – will higher definitions everstop? High resolution imaging technology isconstantly evolving, both outside and within thesecurity industry. We will continue to create‘game-changing’ products and set newstandards.avigilon.com

7K CCTV in focus

The announcement of

Avigilon’s new 7K

camera has raised the

barrier for much

higher resolutions in

the security market.

We take a closer look

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Over the last two months we asked PSireaders and technology manufacturers totell us which products were worthy of

recognition as the best that the industry has tooffer. Features, benefits, ease of installation andbest service are all factors in the reasons why thefollowing entries were nominated, but as to whothe final winner in each of the categories is comesdown to the online votes cast by the industry.

Over the next few pages we outline all of thefinalists for this year’s awards. Take the time tolook at all of the entries then visit our website(www.psimagazine.co.uk) to cast your votes foryour favourites. Final date for voting is 1st June sobe sure to make your selections by then.

So here are the finalists for the PSi PremierAwards 2015:

CCTV PRODUCT OF THEYEAR 2015

Dallmeier –Panomera S7NightlineIn contrast to single sensorcameras, the multifocal

sensor system Panomera provides a guaranteedconstant resolution of at least 125 pix/m. Thismakes it possible to monitor large areas anddistances from a single location. With a lightsensitivity of 0.002 lux and a frame rate of 30 fps,the Panomera S7 Nightline is ideal even for night-time applications.

Grundig-AladdinThe Aladdin surveillance camera from Grundig is avandal-resistant security camera mounted in atough LED lamp casing. It is IK10 vandal-resistantand IP 65 weather and dust proof-rated. Aladdinhas an un-detectable, high performance micro-camera with a pin-hole lens. Its WDR functionalityproduces excellent facial images of individualswho would otherwise appear silhouetted indaylight.

Panasonic – 4KDome WV-SFV481The 4K 360° surveillancecamera by Panasonic featuressmart analytics including heatmapping and people counting.

The camera also has strong low light performance– the 1/1.7” sensor operates down to 0.05lx inblack and white mode enabling real day/nightswitching - providing an ideal 24/7 surveillancesolution. This is accompanied by a high resolution4K engine.

Samsung –SRN4000The SRN-400minimises thetotal cost ofownership of a video surveillance system byoffering a robust, out-of-the box Linux basedvideo recording solution. In addition to an abilityto record, in real-time, images from 64 x 2Megapixel the SRN -4000 has a feature setincluding a built in a hard drive ‘Hot Swap’ facilitywhich ensures that recording is not interrupted ifa fault occurs, plus a dual power supply.

Bosch – Dinion IP8000The Dinion starlight 8000MegaPixel camera capturesimages at 5 MP resolution evenunder extreme low-lightconditions and with a frame rateof 30 frames per second, userscan capture fast moving objects in highresolutions regardless of the lighting conditionsor time of day. The camera produces multi-megapixel full-colour video in near darkness, anddelivers detailed monochrome images whereother cameras show no image at all.

Pelco by Schneider – Esprit HDWith six times the resolution of standarddefinition positioning systems, Esprit HDprovides the solution to view details such asfaces, license plates, tattoos, playing cards, orother specific features. With the ability toaccommodate an optional window wiper, and apan/tilt range of +36° to -85° from horizontal,Esprit HD provides the technology to succeedsolution when rugged environmentalperformance and excellent image quality aremission critical.

Axis – Q6000-E PTZThe Axis Q6000-E Network Cameraoffers a 360° overview provided by four2-megapixel camera heads, and whenquickly and easily integrated with anyAxis Q60-E series camera itsimultaneously offers high detailoptical zoom on areas of interest. Operators canoptically zoom in on details of interest at 720presolution while concurrently maintaining anoverview of areas as large as 20.000m².


PREMIER AWARDS 2015

The nominations are in and collated so we’re now able to

announce the finalists in this year’s PSi Premier Awards

campaign. Who will be victorious in 2015? It’s all down to

you to pick the winners in each category…

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TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION OFTHE YEAR 2015Mobotix – S15D sensorThe Mobotix S15D thermal sensormodule can be installed as either aflexible mount up to 2-metres awayfrom its core or alongside an opticalsensor module within a singlecamera to visualise heat radiatingfrom vehicles and persons up to 400meters away. Benefiting from a decentralised video concept andintegrated with advanced activity sensors; the S15D solves challengesaround poor lighting, clothing concealment, snow, fog, and otherdifficult conditions.

Dycon – NGINGI (Next Generation Intelligence)technology, fitted to Dycon’s rangeof EN54-2 and 4 power supplies,means that battery impedance canbe checked locally with a hand-helddata logger or transmitted to anARC. Voltage and current

measurements could also be measured and transmitted as couldfuse faults, low battery power, power failure and PSU internalproblems. This way of working means that all measurements are'absolute' - not based on specified tolerances.

Seagate – Surveillance HDDEngineered for surveillance and videoanalytics applications, the Surveillance HDDemploys data recovery services designed torestore data from malice or accidental failure,keeping systems in the field longer andreducing post deployment expenses. Thedrive, with capacities of up to 6TB, can storeup to 600 hours of high-definition (HD)content and support up to 32 channels, easilyhandling the higher write workloads requiredby surveillance systems.

Raytec – IPPoEVARIO IPPoE network illuminators are an industry first, allowingremote operation via web interface, VMS, HTTP commands orcamera applications. Users have live control over lighting 24/7 torespond to events and achieve the best possible images. Lightingcan also be automatically activated on alarm by other networkdevices only when needed to save running costs. Controlledindependently or in lighting groups, a whole perimeter line canrespond instantly to threat.


SOFTWARE-BASED PRODUCT 2015Xtralis – ADPRO iRespond / Bodyworn ADPRO iRespond, is a remotely downloadable application for theFastTrace 2 Series that provides remote event notification andverification for first responders and/or end users to providesituational awareness through live and timed access into an endsite enabled by the Central Monitoring Station (CMS). This freeapplication will help First Responders reduce their risk andresponse time and end-users to provide verification if needed.

Honeywell – Galaxy AppGX Remote Control mobile web application allows users toremotely access and control Galaxy Flex and Galaxy Dimensionintruder alarm systems. Providing a simpler and more intuitiveway to manage security systems, it is ideal for small businesseswith up to five premises, allowing business or homeowners toinstantly request a status report, set and unset the alarm andreview log information.

Vista – qulu 2.3qulu 2.3 VMS allows users to examine and manipulate videofootage from a range of camera manufactures, including quadsensor and fisheye variants. The forensic zoom creates multipleviews from a single camera; users can then interrogate andexport each camera view independently. Partnering with HP, Vistaalso offers qulu servers for exclusive use with qulu 2.3.All serversbenefit from a 3-year next business day onsite warranty andinclude a cloud-based monitoring service.

BTRedcare – Redcare ViewRedcare View is an end-to-end wireless video surveillance systembacked up by BT’s network and infrastructure. It offers highquality live streaming across all bandwidths and Edge imagerecording and encryption so you can replay when you want to.Crucially it uses Wi-Fi connectivity via over 5.2 million BT Wi-Fihotspots, there’s 3G/4G coverage or an optional fibre networkconnection and is backed by a 24/7 365 helpdesk.

Aimetis - Enterprise ManagerAEM provides centralised management, visibility and control ofAimetis Symphony IP video management software (VMS) andvideo analytics. It allows security and IT professionals to securelymanage multiple Aimetis VMS servers and NVRs centrally, usingcloud technology. This enables centralised deployment of VMSsoftware updates and individual system configuration, whilstalso monitoring the IT systems’ infrastructure status andperformance.

ACT – ACTviquestThe ACTviquest is capable of recording up to 8 channels, andmanaging a complete access control solution, up to 100 doors. Itcomes in a compact desktop form factor. With a 4TB hard drive,the ACTviquest will suits most small to medium sizedapplications, with approx 12-days recording (1080p, 25fps, 24hr).For more than 8 channels, multiple ACTviquest units can be usedtogether.

VDT – WebEyeAvailable via VDT, Webeye is described as the world’s first cloudbased automated monitoring software and offers securityintegration from an alarm receiving software to all mobile devicesand browsers, guard response and site tracking and finally loneworker protection. Giving a guard a smart phone with the WebEyeapp installed will reportedly improve safety, increase efficiencyand help catch the criminal!


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IDIS – DirectIP SuitePackaged as anaffordable end-to-end solution,comprising a rangeof cameras, monitorsnetwork videorecorders (NVR),video managementsoftware andnetwork accessories,IDIS DirectIPincludes everything an installer needs to implement a completenetworked and full-HD surveillance solution that now encompassesa range of 4k cameras operating to H.265 standards. Plug-and-playsimplicity means installers reduce the time and complexitiestraditionally associated with IP surveillance.

GJD - Pearl Triple-Tech CurtainDetectorThe ‘Pearl’ is an outdoor triple technology, anti-masking motion detector, utilising PIR andmicrowave sensors for dual detection that reducesthe risk of false alarms because both technologiesmust simultaneously detect in order to trigger analarm. The smartly matched sensors generate atotally invisible detection curtain and can easilybe positioned across many areas includingwindows, doors or the entire length of a propertywall.

Axis - ZipstreamZipstream compression technology reduces (onaverage 50%) bandwidth and storage needs of

high performancecameras withoutcompromising on videofootage output. It iscompatible with theH.264 compressionstandard and allowsfootage can be stored onSD cards, NAS or otheredge recordingapplications. Zipstreamadds a module insidethe camera’scompression engine.Scenes containinginteresting details arerecorded in full qualityand resolution whileother areas are filteredout.


COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT 2015BT Redcare – GSM RoamingRedcare GSM Roaming got better this year with the addition of aroaming SIM as standard and receiving LPS 1277 certificationwhich gives assurance that the alarm signalling system offers thehighest level of protection. And the roaming SIM selects thestrongest signal for premium performance even if this isn’t thehome network. And with a dedicated BT Redcare network that noother system uses there’s reportedly no risk of losing a signal.

CSL – Gemini PlatformGemini enables Remote Servicing & Diagnostics (RSD) on aninstalled alarm control panel used with the UDL variants ofDualCom GradeShift and DigiAir to reduce the need forunnecessary site visits. Installers also benefit from GeminiInsight, a web portal which provides an in-depth overview of theperformance of their signalling estate. Engineers can assessservice visit requirements using geolocation services and alsoreceive live text messages from Gemini following any technicalcall into the Helpdesk.

WebWay – Smart SeriesWebWay Smart Series is the latest platform for dual path (IP/3Gor 3G/PSTN) signalling. The new devices are reportedly thesmallest dual path signalling devices available with a low powerdraw of 55mA. The devices have the largest library of integrationsto alarm and fire panels for SIA protocol and UDL functions. Everydevice includes expansion capability for additional inputs, modemcapture or other panel interfaces. Included in the price is theability to monitor 2 IP cameras for burglary or panic verification.

KBC Networks – ThruLinkThe ThruLink series now features embedded 3G/4G models thatenable secure, live video to be streamed from patrol vehicles,units that can operate as a mini hub, and 200Mbps+ units that areideal for large-scale systems. Each model within the series nowfeatures FIPS compliance capability (in addition to AES, Blowfishand Camellia encryption); enables meshed networks to beestablished over any type of WAN, and will fit within an existingnetwork infrastructure without the need for network changes.

Allied Telesis – IE200 SeriesAvailable in both Fast Ethernet and Gigabit versions, the IE200Series from Allied Telesis is ideal for applications in challengingenvironmental conditions such as elevator engine rooms andexternal or harsh environments. The IE200 Series meets thereliability requirements demanded by industrial applications suchas IP video surveillance, intelligent transport systems, andbuilding management integration for both indoor and outdooruse.

Comnet – NetWave NW8The NetWave NW8 wireless Ethernet link is designed to supportredundant ring and “Drop-and-Insert” functionality on awireless network. The NW8 is a dual radio version of the NWseries of wireless Ethernet products. The NW8 models featuredual gigabit Ethernet ports that support up to two IPconnections and allow for multiple IP cameras to be aggregatedonto the wireless network. The NW8 also supports optionalIEEE802.3at PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) for powering PoEdevices.

NVT -TBusTBus UTP/Ethernet over Coax transmission products offerinstallers and designers a flexible, simple and cost-effective ‘anydistance’ solution, versus traditional IP products. TBus productscan be used with any cable media. TBus supports coax, UTP, 18/2,2-wire (un-twisted wire) and STP (shielded twisted-pair),including any combination of star, peer-to-peer, or daisy-chaincabling topology.



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INTRUDER ALARMPRODUCT OF 2015

Eldes – PitBull AlarmPitbull Alarm is a ready to use wireless GSMintrusion alarm system. The main motion sensoris 2 in 1: control panel and motion sensor, comespaired with the devices in the box, and supports16 wireless and one wired device. The innovationlies in value for money and simplicity: sensors,main unit, backup battery, and cloud infrastruc-ture reportedly all give the features of any wide-spread intrusion alarm system for half the cost,without compromising protocols, reliability andsecurity standards.

Texecom – Premier Elite Apps

Premier Elite Mobile Applications puts the user incontrol. Offering remote connectivity to Texecom’sPremier Elite range of control systems, theseapplications allow smartphone users to remotelycontrol, interrogate, diagnose and interact withtheir intruder alarm. The user interface isreassuringly simple, the operation equallyintuitive. Communications are secure, responsive,and data security maintained. With regularupdates and advancements pending, includingWi-Fi enabled control panels, push notification ofevents and camera control, security is availableon the go.

Security Products fromSiemens – SPCThe SPC intruder alarm system fromSecurity Products from Siemens isreadily scalable and can be configuredto suit almost any domestic,commercial or industrial applicationwith up to 512 alarm lines. Catering fortoday’s businesses, where changes tobuilding layouts are common,installations can also be reconfiguredand extended easily and economicallywhen user requirements change. The SPC system includes a range ofuser interface options, including typesthat are controlled by keyboard, keysand code cards.

Honeywell – Le SucreLe Sucre is a residential wirelesssecurity system offering acomplete self-monitoring andremote service solution withradio frequency (RF) technology.The system also includes theHoneywell Total Connect 2.0EWeb application, which features a user-friendlyinterface that enables homeowners to arm,disarm, or check the status of the security systemeasily from anywhere in the world. Eachinstallation comprises its own SIM Card, whichcan be enabled with many roaming serviceproviders all over Europe, a service that is free fortwo years.

RISCO - Agility3Agility 3 is a two-way wirelesssecurity and safetysystem thatallows homeand businessowners to setand unset theiralarm and manage their property wherever theyare. Compatibility with VUpoint allows the user toview live video/images both on event and ondemand through the iRISCO smartphone app.Simple, fast, no fuss installations are easilyenhanced through a wide range of accessories,comms modules and the RISCO Cloud to keephomes and businesses safe every day.

RSI Videofied - W panelWith the newVideofied W panel,video verificationcapability isprovided asstandard andsmartphone Appsenable end users

to undertake tasks such as arming and disarming,as well as taking a photo/video on demand orreceiving an alarm and video clip to the phone.Alarm transmission is via GPRS and/or IP and thepanel also includes Wi-Fi capability for ease ofinstall. The panel comes with optional wired sirenand input/output modules. The panel is EN50131grade 2 and BS8243 compliant.

Luminite – Genesis 2The Genesis 2 PIR detector hasrecently undergone a series ofimprovements, foremost being theaddition of an easy programmableLED display allowing for moreconfigurations to be made. Thenew model has improved rotationto 90° meaning that it can nowdetect along a perimeter as well asforward detection up to 60 metres.Additionally, the new model allows for eitheralkaline or lithium batteries to be fitted.




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ACCESS CONTROLPRODUCT 2015

ARAS – UNC100The UNC100 controller wasintroduced after RBH identi-fied a gap in the marketbetween small standalonesystems and large enterprisesystems. The UNC100 bridgesthis gap by enabling a cus-tomer to design their system

to suit their budget without compromising onsecurity. The 2-door PoE panel makes specifyingand installation of jobs easy, and its ability towork with the majority of access control cardsand readers on the market enables installers tododge the minefield of multi-card compatibility.

PAC – Oneprox GS3

PAC has put over 35 years of industry knowledgeand expertise into its Oneprox GS3 HF accesscontrol readers. When used with PAC's OpsMIFARE DESFire EV1 smart tokens and cards, thereaders provide AES128bit certification, designedto combat the threat of token and card cloning.This technology enables the reading of a 64-bitdata string, providing a highly secure, reliable andfool-proof solution. The new readers arebackwards compatible, meaning that there is noneed for whole system upgrade.

Inner Range – IntegritiScalable, Simpleto use and IPconnected,Integritiprovidesadministratorswith a feature-rich set of toolssuch as forensicaudit trails,Muster reports

and interactive floorplans, to effectively manageaccess control, on-site or remotely; using a PC orcustom-built mobile application. Interfacing withan array of third party systems, Integriti becomesthe main control centre and hub for all yoursecurity and building management systems, evenintegrating with Active Directory, HR and Payroll.

Security Products from Siemens –AliroAliro has a flat systemarchitecture for up to512 doors with freeweb based softwareand mobileapplications. With aone door onecontroller concept Alirooffers system users intuitive guided tasks thatshows clear on screen instructions to simplifyoperations, reducing the installers supportburden and with the ability for the system to bemanaged from virtually any Internet-connecteddevice the installer can maintain and support hisinstallations without the need to be onsite.

Tyco – Kantech KT-1The KT-1 Ethernet one doorcontroller was designed withinstallers in mind. Simplyprovide an IP connection, pushone touch-sensitive button andyou’re done. With its on-boardEthernet port for direct networkconnection, its PoE capabilitiesand its patent pending single buttonprogramming, the KT-1 controller is automaticallydetected and enrolled on the EntraPass securitymanagement system. From installation to systemenrolment, the KT-1 can be up and running inminutes. The hardware combines with EntraPasssoftware.

Paxton – Net2 EntryNet2 Entry is a plug and play IPdoor entry solution that auto-detects on set up for quick and easyinstallation. The control unitcontains a PoE switch, removing theneed for local power. The system isscalable via a Net2 Entry extensionswitch or a third party PoE switchmeaning the system grows with thecustomer. It comes with a range ofpanel options, including vandalresistant and includes secondarycamera and intruder alarm integration for sites withincreased security requirements.

Milestone Systems – MilestoneXProtect AccessThe difference between a video enabled accesscontrol system and a VMS integrated with anaccess control system is big. An access controlsystem, knows only cards and activation ofsensors. By adding video you not only heightenssecurity, you gain knowledge about the incidentand by doing the integration in the VMS you get asimple user interface, you have access to all thedata, the VMScontains and can linkto pay roll systemsand more. This iswhat MilestoneAccess controlmodule is doing.

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FIRE SAFETYPRODUCT 2015

Xtralis – Vesda-E VEAThe Vesda-E VEAseries of detectorscombine earlywarning smokedetection withpinpointaddressability and avariety ofannunciationoptions. They usepatented airsampling points and multi-channel micro-bore air-sampling with enhanced or standard alarmsensitivity setting for the sampling points. As amulti-channel addressable system, the VEAdetector is able to divide a protected space intosampling locations, enabling the localisation of afire for faster incident response.

Eldes – FumerexFumerex is a fullyautonomous Smokeand CO alarm system,operating on GSMnetworks. It works witha simple to replacestandard battery. Incase of smoke

detection or CO level increase, the system will calland send text SMS to all authorised users (up tofive users in the system). Fumerex uses standard 2GSIM card and is designed for small propertieswithout fire and/or security systems and does notrequire mains power. System fully complies with EUregulations, is CE (1383) certified, EN14604 andEN50291 certificates pending.

Detectortesters – ScorpionScorpion addresses the long-standing problem oftesting hard-to-access smoke detectors in areaslike lift shafts, ceiling voids, secure areas andhazardous environments. The system comprises asmoke generator that is fixed next to the pointsmoke detector or at the end of an aspirating pipein the restricted area, and is controlled fromoutside the area whenever a test is required. Asaccess equipment and specialist staff costs areeliminated after install, Scorpion makes functionaltesting of hard-to-access detectors as easy andsafe.

Aico - Ei414 Fire/CO InterfaceTelecare/warden callsystems arecommonplace but arerarely connected withsmoke and carbonmonoxide (CO)alarms in theproperty. The Ei414fire/CO alarm interface provides a wirelessinterface between Aico RadioLINK smoke, heatand CO alarms with most new and existingwarden call systems, enabling an emergencysignal to be transmitted directly to that system iffire or CO is detected.

Apollo – EN54-20ASDEN54-20 approved PointBased ASD has an IP65enclosure, whichprovides protectionagainst ingress from theenvironment. The codeprotection controls andbespoke removal key provide protection againstvandalism and tampering. Available in twovariations, both use Discovery optical detectorsand are fitted with a mini-switch monitor whichallows for the monitoring of fail-safe fault relays.

Fike – MultipointASDLast year, Fike SafetyTechnology introduceda new detector for itsTWINFLEXpro two-wirefire alarm system. The Multipoint ASD detectorincludes an optional integral strobe, allowing thetwo-wire installation of an advanced smoke/heatdetector, sounder and strobe, in a single device. Italso incorporates an optical chamber for enhancingsmoke detection and a simple LED in the base,which flashes when the detector head is removed.This enables users to easily identify which detectoris missing even from considerable distance.

Klaxon - Sonos PulseSonos Pulse fire beaconsensure that all personnel arenotified of a fire emergency.With Pulse Alert Technology,buildings are evacuated quick-er, evacuation requirementsare unambiguous and every-one is made to feel safe andsecure. Relying on audible fire alarm notificationsalone disadvantages people with hearing impair-ments or those working, or living, in sound reducingconditions. Sonos Pulse beacons produce a lightoutput that can protect most rooms with a singledevice. Sonos Pulse beacons are unmissable andunmistakable, attracting attention from those notlooking at the device and otherwise preoccupiedwith other tasks.




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DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR 2015MayflexMayflex leads the way in the distribution of converged IP solutionsusing specialist knowledge and experience to bring together thebest vendor solutions available to create a compatible feature rich,value for money offering for customers. The team of IP centricsecurity experts are on hand to advise customers with productchoice and assist with system design.

Quality Essential Distribution Since establishment in 1997, Quality Essential Distribution hasbeen supplying and distributing a diverse range of securityconsumables and equipment to the European Security market andover the past 18 years, has grown considerably and continue to doso. Success is down to viewing the business through thecustomers’ eyes.

COP SecurityThe service from COP includes 3+ million stock holding,competitive pricing, extensive warranties and free remote setupand support . With more than 20 years trading in the UK, the 100%trade only supplier prides itself on aftersales care and has recentlysigned distribution/licensing deals with Dahua, Altron, WD andSureview Immix.

DVSDVS has built an enviable reputation since its inception in 2003,based on efficient practices, fast growth and expanding customerbase. Manufacturers such as Hikvision decided that DVS is thebest partner to introduce their products to market. The company

believes it is the fastest growing distributor in the UK, holding£1.5million in stock and puts client success is at the forefront ofevery business decision.

NorbainNorbain is a specialist security distributor that supports and workswith customers as a partner before, during and after projects toensure that everyone gets the best advice, products and levels ofservice. Experts in both IP and analogue technologies, Norbainoffers customers over 200 brands and handles over 9,000shipments every month, employing over 150 people and selling into77 countries.

ADI GlobalADI Global has over 50 years of experience in the specialist securitysector and provides installers with solutions and bespoke supportservices to meet the ever-changing demands of the industry. Withmore than 200 worldwide locations each product division has itsown team of specialists who actively pursue new technologies fromacross the globe to provide customers with the systems you need.

Pro-VisionPro-Vision is a CCTV, access control and public address equipmentdistributor. Supplying the trade with branded equipment andassociated security products. They are authorised distributors forAMG, Bosch, Canon, Dallmeier, Dedicated Micros, D-Link, Exacq,Fujinon, IDIS, JVC, LG, LiLin, Mirasys, Panasonic, Pelco, Pentax,Redvision, Samsung, Veracity, Xtralis, BPT, Nortech, PAC, Siemensand many other manufacturers.

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The 2015 PSI Golf

Day will be held at

Stapleford Park,

Melton Mowbray on

2nd July and is open

to all manufacturers,

installers and their

guests

Running alongside the PSI Premier Awards,the PSI Golf Day is always a bit more thanyour average golf event and this year we

have a new venue. Stapleford Park CountryHouse Hotel is surrounded by a magnificent 500acres of Capability Brown landscaped grounds –the perfect luxury hotel and English sportingcountry estate. The estate sits in the heart ofEngland near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershirewithin the East Midlands.

The state features an historic country house,as well as the exceptional golf course, luxuryspa and 2 AA Rosette Restaurant. The 18-holechampionship golf course is the home of thePGA’s newest tournament, The Handa SeniorMasters, and is a constant challenge to golfers.

The courseOf all the golf courses in the world, very few arefree from intrusion. Designed by Donald Steel,the Championship Golf Course at StaplefordPark is a rare exception. Located in the heart ofEngland, surrounded by stunning Leicestershirecountryside, the golf course is set within thedelightfully pure Capability Brown landscape ofthe estate. With ever-changing views of theHouse, its lakes and five hundred acre park, thisis classic English countryside at its very best.The course wraps around the heart of the estatein two extended loops, never being more thantwo holes wide, making golf here reminiscent ofthe great links courses.

The Championship golf course is not onlychallenging but it is also amongst the finest

luxury golf courses in the Midlands. It wasselected by the PGA European Seniors Tour tohost their newest golf tournament in May 2010.The greens and tees are immaculatelymaintained to the highest Championshipstandards.

For the PSI Golf Day, players will be treatedto a breakfast on arrival before a round of TexasScramble. Following the lunch there will be aStableford competition featuring Nearest thePin and Longest Drive challenges.

Each of the competitions and every hole isavailable for sponsorship which will includebranding on the course and in PSI magazineplus the opportunity to present the winners withtheir prizes alongside a special guest (inprevious years this has been such sporting starsas Dennis Taylor and Paul Merson) beforeguests move into the Grand Hall for the AwardsCeremony itself.

The Grand Hall, adjoining the Orangery, isfully self-contained with its own entrance,cloakrooms and bar and will be the ideal venuefor the Awards Dinner, presentations and after-dinner entertainment. Guests will not only enjoyfine cuisine and wine, but also some greatcompany and an enjoyable evening.

The Estate also features on-siteaccommodation with each of the 48 individuallydesigned bedrooms and suites and two estatecountry cottages at Stapleford Park having itsvery own personality, with a unique 'feel' andatmosphere.

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To book your place at thePSI Golf Day or forsponsorship opportunitiescall David Lewis on 0208295 8309

For on-site accommodationon the night of the 2nd Julyvisit the Stapleford Parkwebsite atwww.staplefordpark.comand enter the code PRO toreceive the speciallyarranged preferential rates.

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Name: Ian Zeff

Job title: Director

Time in security/fire: 23years

Company name: CryptexSecurity (UK) LLP

Location: Barnet

Areas of expertise: Securitysystems, securitymanagement, security training

Accreditations: SSAIB andvarious awards andcertifications

Do you use a distributor or buy direct frommanufacturers? A combination of both. Over the years we havebuilt some amazing relationships withmanufacturers and supply chain distributors. Welike to believe we work in partnership on bothaccounts and stay loyal, giving and gainingbusiness for and from each other, and we’reequally reliant on delivery costs, lead times,credit terms availability and flexibility.

This can only be done with someone, acompany we trust – how the best business hasalways and will always be done!

Is third party accreditation beneficial toyour company? Third party accreditations are immeasurable interms of how beneficial they are – each and everyone can help offer the client independent peace ofmind that we have achieved certain standards–it’s as simple as that. Accreditations like NSI,SSAIB etc. create a strong brand and guidancethroughout the industry.

What would be a typical project for you? Is there such a thing as a typical project – we liketo think that no two are the same. We work in arange of sectors, from residential requirementsfor alarms, through CCTV and today visualverification through to education, health, retailand even places of worship.

As opposed to the typical sector though, aproject would include a premises that requires thefull works - either a new or an upgraded securitysystem, integration, maintenance and monitoring.

This way, we get to build up a partnershipapproach with our clients, and they know they canrely on us 24 / 7 / 365, especially with our new

alarm receiving and control centreservices!

Do you think there is a skillsshortage in the industry? Anytrouble recruiting installers? I think the skill requirements arechanging in our industry as we

work towards more visualverification, home automation andintelligent buildings. The type and

level of workforce must beprepared to change to reflect

this. Never has

there beenmore truth inCharlesDarwin’sinfamousquote thatit is notthestrongestof thespecies

that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is theone that is most adaptable to change. This is ourchallenge as an industry collectively.

Are there any common requests fromcustomers that give you problems? There is never a problem we cannot solve, and ifwe don’t have the solution, we always makerecommendations to ensure the customer’s issuesare responded to quickly and effectively.

By example, we don’t offer keyholder services,and many of our new (and existing!) customersbelieve that it is a natural service for us to offer.However, what we do have a number ofcompanies which we highly recommend and weare able to support keyholder services, so if thereis a situation, we can be called to reset the alarmand ensure a property is safe and secure.

What is the security industry’s biggestmyth? Openly and honestly, the biggest myth is it works.You can have the most highfalutin system in theworld, which may stop an opportunist, it mayreduce the amount of time available in a propertybefore the alarms are sounded, but it wouldn’tnecessarily stop a determined criminal. This iswhy it’s critical to keep innovating in our industryso that new methods of prevention are launched,and until criminal masterminds manipulate them,will offer the latest source of security andultimate peace of mind.

What would make your job easier? Recently, it is increasing pressure from supplierswith their return or replacement procedures. Wehave to work through detailed technicaldepartments and then either send it back in itsoriginal packaging, which would prove anightmare for us to store, or provide a specialhash number.

Whilst this is all very well, if we get a call out at2am in the morning with a technical fault, usuallythe departments aren’t available for us to workthrough the issue and then we would have toleave the customer in an unsafe environment,something we are absolutely not prepared to riskin any circumstances.

What is your ultimate/fantasy electronicsecurity product? As we move to be more reliant generally onwireless solutions, from an efficient, effective andaesthetic perspective, my ultimate securityproduct would be a high definition wireless,professional CCTV camera that is fit for purpose.Although they are in the making, currently theyare no way near the power and effectivenessrequired.

Will England ever win the football WorldCup again? Is this still the fantasy question again? Sadly, notin my lifetime!

If you won £25,000 what do you think youwould you do with it? I would personally take a lot of pride in giving itall to a charity of my choosing.


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This month we talk toIan Zeff of CryptexSecurity (UK) who cansolve any problem hiscustomers throw at him!

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IFSEC 2015

IFSEC International is made up of a number ofcomponents including seminars, trainingareas, competitions, a tool shop and an

exhibition. The halls of Excel will be teeming withnew products and services for visitors to peruseand discuss with vendors and manufacturers.

Technology in the exhibition halls covers everyarea of security including Safe Cities, intelligentbuildings, IT and cyber security, video surveillance,intruder alarms, integrated security solutions,access control, perimeter protection and physicalsecurity. Each area has dedicated sections whereexhibitors will be waiting to show visitors theirsolutions and products. These areas include:

Safe Cities - Discovering how to protect vitalinternational cities and hubs from attack, with akey focus on business continuity and resilience,this area will showcase companies and industrypioneers who have the expertise, experience andknowledge to guide governments and industry toplan for the protection of their cities.

Intelligent buildings - This area will create acombined fire and security area for both events,focusing on the common area of systemsintegration and convergence. Unlike otherfeatures, it is not a showcase of new products, it’sabout holistic solutions. In a nutshell, IntelligentBuildings – Fire and Security opens upopportunities for inter-operability and informationsharing between fire, security, IT, data andbuilding management systems. And it opens upopportunities for installers to reach the decision-makers within these areas.

Video surveillance and intruder alarms -Covering all aspects of video surveillance andintruder alarms, this dedicated product area willfeature the latest products and services in theindustry, including video surveillance, centralcontrol rooms, and the innovations with highdefinition technology. Other products on displayinclude ANPR, IP cameras, remote surveillance,thermal imaging, video analytics, intruder alarmsystems, detectors, keypads and control panels toprotect r perimeters from outside threats.

Integrated security - To have an efficient andeffective security system, integration is key. AtIFSEC there will be a focus on how to ensure

systems are integrated, so that each productdoesn’t work in isolation. This purpose built areawill provide visitors with access to providerswhose job it is to ensure that each area of securityis integrated and managed effectively.

Access control - Securing assets is a majorfocus for international businesses andcollaborative efforts between security and ITmanagers are more and more commonplace whenit comes to protecting both buildings and theequipment within them. Key to this is accesscontrol. Driven by rising concerns over public andprivate sector safety, the access control market isset to be worth a substantial $8.6 billion by 2018.

Perimeter protection and physical security -Due to the heightened threat in today’s world, theimportance of protecting property and assets isparamount to all security strategies. The PhysicalSecurity area allows visitors to see a range ofproducts in physical security, such as perimeterprotection, locking systems, safes and more. Withincreased security threats from terrorism, theneed to protect businesses from external threatsis never greater.

The IFSEC AcademyIFSEC’s education offering has been developed toensure it has the speakers, the content and theexpertise that installers really need. The IFSECAcademy offers visitors free access to educationfrom webinars to white papers, seminars tokeynotes; the IFSEC Academy will fit all educationand training needs.

This year at IFSEC International, the

From 16th-18th June London Excelwill be the home to the Protection &Management 2015 seriescomprising IFSEC International,Firex International, the FacilitiesShow, Safety & Health Expo andService Management Expo

Each area has dedicated sections where exhibitors will bewaiting to show visitors their solutions and products

The countdown begins!

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educational content has been concentrated intotwo main theatres; Safe Cities and theConvergence Theatre. The content in thesetheatres will cover a range of issues such ascounter terror, applications of technology acrossintegrated security, IP security, intelligentbuildings, access control and biometrics, videosurveillance and physical security. Plus, there willbe a number of other theatres running sessionstailored to the needs of the security professional.The Tavcom Theatre will be focusing on bespoketraining for installers and showcasing productsfrom leading manufacturers. And in the InnovationArena, in partnership with PSI’s sister publicationBenchmark, you will see the latest innovativeproducts that could change the security industry.

The theatres in more detail:Safe Cities - Safe Cities demonstrates howtraditional security solutions can be workedtogether to play a vital role in the advancedsecurity architectures of cities, providing strongerresilience, greater security and a safer future.

The need for global city hubs (London beingthe major contributor) to future proof, upgradeand plan has never been greater withcollaboration from global business leaders,mayor’s office, first responders and local andcentral government. These cities utilise a multi-agency approach, led by the government toprotect the population, the infrastructure and acity’s economy against the threat of terrorism,criminal activity and natural disasters.

Tavcom Training Theatre - Visitors to theTavcom Training Theatre can benefit from bespoketraining from Tavcom, on CCTV, IP, access control,intruder alarms and more. Ideal for installers,there will be something that you will be able totake away to make your job easier.

The Convergence Theatre - The ConvergenceTheatre runs over the three days of the event andbrings together leading players from across thesecurity industry. Listen to specialists in their field

debate the latest issues in cyber security oraccess control. Learn best-practice from casestudies like how fire and security is managed onthe Crossrail project. Or watch panel discussionsbetween different organisations and learn theirtake on key issues around the state of the nationor repurposing security systems.

From the Internet of Things to Big Data, fromsurveillance camera code of practice to BIM - theConvergence Theatre is sure to be a show highlight.

The Engineers of TomorrowcompetitionEngineers of Tomorrow, UK Apprentice and YoungEngineers Competition 2015 will celebrate its 17thyear at IFSEC International 2015. At the heart ofthe installation apprentice and young engineerindustry, the competition will provide participantswith a global stage to compete against their peersand represent their company. For furtherinformation on the competition see our feature onp12.

Security & Fire Installer LiveSecurity and Fire Installer Live is a dedicatedevent held within IFSEC International that hasbeen designed to suit the business needs of thereaders of PSI magazine. Installers can getinvolved with the Global Meetings Program andset up meetings before they arrive at IFSEC,allowing them to maximise their time at the show.

Then, after a full day of meeting prospectiveclients and seeing the latest products aroundIFSEC, take a break at the Fire & Security JobNetworking Bar to catch up with fellow securityprofessionals and friends. Happy Hour will be onTuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th from 3-4pm!

In the Gadget Zone installers will have theopportunity to test and touch the latest kit withlive demos from industry providers.

The NSI Expertise Hub will run a number ofseminars focused on installation best-practice tohelp ensure that visitors are up to speed on thelatest competency.

A visit to The Tool Shed, sponsored by AngliaTools, will give installers the opportunity buy bigbrands at great prices.

See you there!For PSI readers, IFSEC International in particularwill be well worth a visit and throw in what FirexInternational has to offer and you will have a busytime. Next month we will provide an overview ofsome of the new technologies that will be on showto give you a flavour of the innovations anddevelopments in the security/fire markets.

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PTZ CAMERAS

Over recent years the PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom)camera has established itself as the idealsolution for the remote tracking of

individuals and vehicles. For those operating inpublic areas such as high streets and retailenvironments the ability of the PTZ to be able torotate and turn in order to follow the movement ofa person under suspicion makes it more usefulthan a static camera would be. Obviously, thestatic camera also has its role to play in theoperation, it is often the statics that are focusedon a single scene that pick up the initial incidentfor the monitoring centre to then use the PTZ totrack any further movement.

PTZ cameras come in all sorts of shapes andsizes and can be used internally and externally. Foroutdoor use there are vandal-proof domes andruggedized cameras made of stainless steelfeaturing wiper blades to keep the screen clear. HDPTZ domes give the added advantage of digitallyzooming in to the image with much lessdeterioration on the image quality. However thePTZ does come with its own inherent expense; itneeds a human at the end of it – obviously notpermanently viewing images 24/7 but on-hand incase tracking is needed. This had led to somesectors, in the light of budget cuts, not specifying,requesting or commissioning of PTZ units howeverwith the upturn in economic conditions the moreexpensive, but ultimately more results drivenoption could see an upturn of its own. And the R&Dsurrounding the cameras has not stopped either.

“The developments in PTZ and domes havebeen extensive in terms of robustness andresolution. Possibly less so in terms ofresponsiveness,” says Karl Pardoe, MarchNetworks Regional Sales Manager, UK andIreland. “In all cases the advancements in HD andmegapixel technology have benefitted bothconventional PTZs and domes.”

There are considerations for installers when itcomes to PTZ cameras: “Responsiveness doesstill depend on the type of installation used,”

says Karl. “Cabled installations with joystickcontrollers offer great responsiveness. Theadoption of IP networked installations withsoftware driven PTZ and domes (GUI and PCmouse) are subject to reduced responsiveness.The speed of response can be impacted by thenetwork itself and remote access by users. Thatsaid, overall improvements have been made tomany product solutions.”

One in, all outFor some time, PTZ manufacturers and vendorshave stated the notion that one PTZ or 360 domecan replace a number of static cameras and,therefore, save money and installation time. Thisis not entirely true and depends entirely on theapplication and what the user requires of theequipment.

“There is some truth in this statement; asalways there is more to consider here,” says KarlPardoe. “A PTZ can provide the same coverage asmultiple static cameras although in truth this isonly really effective when the PTZ cameras aremanned by operators. If a PTZ is only used on pre-sets and tours, then they will miss much of thevideo evidence provided by multiple staticcameras. A 360 degree dome will replace staticcameras more readily in indoor environments butexternally they still offer limited use and cannotreally replace the full benefits of the zoom featureof PTZs for distance. You can save money oninstallation time and in some cases even on thecost of purchase however; the fact remains thatusually a good security solution should bedesigned to include the features and benefits of arange of statics, PTZs and 360 degree cameras.”

The most ideal surveillance applications arethose therefore that combine the use of all typesof cameras depending on the situation and theanalytics (if any) being utilised. This is commonlywhere the operator will pick up movement in oneof the static cameras, or a 360 running perimeteranalytics might raise an alarm and then the usercan get a clearer picture of the potential threatusing the PTZ or have external alarms to drive thePTZ to a pre-set location that covers the areatriggered by the alarm. This is also ideal becauseif a PTZ camera is used on its own, once theoperator begins to zoom into the image or begintracking, then the area under surveillance isnarrowed and other events might be missed.Hence the ideal option of combining the variouscamera types into an application.

Domes and PTZ cameras have not seen aslowdown in technological developments inrecent years and the capabilities of the camerasare improving alongside those of other cameratypes. Including a PTZ into installations as part ofa contract will require additional infrastructurebut may well bring results for your customer.

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“A PTZ can provide the samecoverage as multiple static camerasalthough in truth this is only reallyeffective when the PTZ cameras aremanned by operators”

The ability of the PTZ to be able torotate and turn in order to followthe movement of a person undersuspicion makes it more usefulthan a static camera would be

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Perhaps no statistic better illustrates just howdeeply stitched into the fabric of our dailylives mobile has become: according to

Gartner, an analyst house, 50 per cent of us willreach for a tablet or smartphone first for all of ouronline activities by 2018. The majority of thisactivity will be underpinned by cloud; public,private or hybrid. Little wonder that organisationsacross the world are, in the words of MicrosoftCEO Satya Nadella “increasingly evolving towardsa ‘cloud-first, mobile-first’ way of doingbusiness”.

The security industry doesn’t exist in a bubble,and just as cloud and mobile technology arereshaping every other sector, our industry isincreasingly shifting away from ‘on-premise’towards ‘on mobile, in the cloud’ too. The rise ofthe connected home – from smart meters toconnected media and entertainment, from smarttelehealth to security – is just one example of anopportunity that the mobile-cloud combinationpresents for security manufacturers and installersto drive revenues through these emergingtechnologies.

Over the last few years, manufacturers haveinvested significant R&D time and money increating new products and services that keeppace with the changes precipitated by the rise ofmobile plus cloud.

So, if the technology exists, why isn’t theadoption of cloud and mobile security solutionsmore mainstream? The answer is that the industryis currently in transition, as installers everywhereweigh up reservations and concerns with the

potential revenue opportunities they represent.As this influential group within the industry startsto embrace cloud and mobile, we predict anexplosive rise in adoption of the technology. Let’sexamine the two major concerns amongstinstallers, and debunk a couple of myths with theaid of Daniel Wan from Honeywell.

“Most installers are used to working hand inglove with central monitoring stations (CMS's) tosell monitoring services,” says Daniel. “On theface of it, promoting ‘self-monitoring’ –empowering the customer to check their homeand operate their alarm system from anywhere inthe world – has the potential to infringe upon therevenues generated from these offerings. This is amyth. According to a recent market penetrationstudy by CoESS (Confederation of EuropeanSecurity Services), less than 3.9% across the UKare monitored by a security company. Rather thaneating away at existing revenue, installerspushing these services have a real opportunityhere to open up additional, currently-dormantbusiness streams.

“A second hurdle is education,” continuesDaniel. “For installers who have grown upinstalling analogue-based security systems,grasping concepts that are typically the domain ofIT managers, can be intimidating. Again, this neednot be an obstacle. Compared with the technicalchallenges presented by the earliest IPtechnology, installing cloud-based and mobile-enabled security services is relatively userfriendly and straightforward. In addition, asmanufacturers like ourselves make trainingcourses available free of charge for installers,there are a number of ways to quickly get up tospeed on the core principles behind this new setof solutions on the market.”

Finally, the one compelling reason whyinstallers should be jumping in with both feetwhen it comes to adopting cloud and mobiletechnology, and promoting it to their customerbase is changing consumer behaviour.

“The fact is,” concludes Daniel, “end users arenow ready to embrace this technology. Oncetechnologies pass from ‘early adopter’ phase intothe mainstream adoption phase, consumersquickly stop admiring them and start expectingthem. As ever, this is a challenge and anopportunity for installers. Ignore this evolution inhow consumers behave, and you won’t future-proofyour business against the shifting winds in themarket. Embrace it, and there is an opportunity todrive significant revenue today and tomorrow.”

This is a stark warning for analogue–centricinstallers; it is clearly time to seriously considerwidening your service portfolio to include cloudand mobile solution. Otherwise as the customerbase becomes even more reliant upon smartdevices for everyday tasks from homeautomation, security and communications, theywill become more expectant of installers to beable to design and fit compatible solutions.

Opportunities for installers As the dust settles onthe 2015 MobileWorld Congress inBarcelona, let’sconsider the rise ofmobile and cloud-based security servicesand how thistranslates intoopportunities forinstallers

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ConnectionsHello again

We have a fantastic new website at www.smon.co.uk , it’sreally quite different from the usual website offerings.Optimised for tablets and mobile devices it provides aninteractive experience as you navigate around the videos andpages. We have experienced a huge amount of visitors to thesite and received a lot of compliments.

If you haven’t already, do take time out to review thewebsite, it’s a really quick and easy way to keep updated ondevelopments, whilst also familiarising yourself our keypeople and the new business opportunities that fit yourcurrent business model as well as the changes afoot in SMS& NMS. Most importantly you will really appreciate why weare different, which is what we tried to communicatethrough the style of the new website.

One of the bugbears of most installers is the time to answertelephones, well, have a look atwww.smon.co.uk/services/performance-level-stats to see thesort of technology we have deployed across our ARC’s toensure unrivalled levels of telephone answering service.

Also we have labour saving devices for your office staff,engineers and customers alike, these are all explained atwww.smon.co.uk/services/state-of-the-art-technology and wealready have thousands of users working smarter.

If you’re thinking of changing ARC then you really must viewwww.smon.co.uk/about/what-makes-us-different you willsee we’ve got all the bases covered and will make theprocess almost pleasurable!

Being a progressive business we’ve never been shy ininvesting in new technology, or our service platforminfrastructure. After all, we don’t have a product only aservice, so we have to make sure we’re at the cutting edge atall times for the delivery of the service we provide. It has toseamlessly integrate into your business model, as weappreciate that although monitoring is a very large part ofour business, it’s quite a small part of yours, albeit animportant part.

We’ve over 30 years as the market leader, we’re the largestindependent ARC service and the largest independent RVRCservice in the UK, monitoring in excess of 100,000 sites forover 1500 alarm installers.

Both ARC’s are NSI ARC Gold accredited to provide highintegrity monitoring of intruder alarms and the monitoringof fire alarms. Both RVRC’s are accredited to providemonitoring to BS8418 detector activated CCTV systems andnon-BS8418 CCTV systems used in security applications. Allof which is carried out in accordance with BS ENISO9001:2008, NSI SSQS102 and BS5979:2007.

I am confident that everyone @SMSandNMS will provide youwith unrivalled levels of service and that you will actuallyenjoy doing business with us, so do give us a call for acompetitive quote!

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Driver designed to minimise fatigueDEWALT has unveiled the latest tool to joinits XR portfolio. The DCF620 XR18V Brushless CollatedDrywall Screwdrivercordless modelfeatures a XR 2.0Ah 18VLithium-ion battery pack and alightweight body to minimise user fatigue,thereby increasing the period of operation.

Additional features include an ergonomicallycontoured rubber handle for extra usercomfort when using the tool in either an ‘in-line’ or ‘pistol-grip’ hand position, anintegrated LED light for increased visibility in lowlight or hard to reach spaces, as well as a quickrelease and easy to clean collated screw magazine opening forthe rapid removal of residue.

The tool is available as a bare unit or complete with two 18V2.0Ah XR Lithium-ion battery packs featuring an indicator, amulti-voltage charger and TSTAK II kit box. www.dewalt.co.uk

Protecting emergencyswitchesThe Smart+Guard from Vimpex is apolycarbonate hinged protective coverthat can be installed over a range ofcall points, emergency switches andother devices to provide protectionfrom vandalism, accidental damage ormisuse.

Smart+Guard can also be fitted with an integral batterypowered alarm that when lifted emits a 90dB alarm, warning theuser that the device is for emergency use only and should not betampered with. This alarmed version has a 3-year battery life andincorporates a low battery warning LED.

In its red form it is commonly installed over fire alarm breakglass call points to protect the break glass from deliberatemisuse or accidental damage and this subsequently reduces theincidents of false fire alarms. It is also available in four othercolours, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.www.vimpex.co.uk

Encoder to expand surveillance in any formatIDIS has extended its surveillance line up to include four andeight channel video encoders allowing customers to integrateDirectIP with their existing analogue systems. The videoencoders enable customers to add IP cameras, Network VideoRecorders (NVRs), video management software as well asanalogue cameras to expand and update their surveillancecapability, and benefit from DirectIP High-Definition (HD) andnetwork surveillance.

The units support fouraudio inputs and have theability to connect to existingPTZ cameras using 87x RS485telemetry protocols. FeaturingH.264 video compression, theencoders also reducebandwidth and storagerequirements. www.idisglobal.com


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Fire detection and power managementTyco Fire Protection Products has enhanced its FireClassportfolio of fire detection technology with the introductionof conventional and addressable visual alarm devices(VADs) compliant with the EN54-23 standard.

The FireClass LX range of EN54-23 compliant VADs hasbeen designed with the system engineer, installer andend user in mind. With an emphasis on powermanagement and consumption, FireClass offers asolution through the efficient use of light - design deliversthe minimum illumination level of 0.4 lux required byEN54-23. This may also provide a reduction of up to 66%in the total installation cost compared to typical xenon-based technology, with no additional power supplyrequirements or labour costs and a cut in totalconsumption.

Features built into FireClass LX VADs include switchesto reduce current consumption from 1Hz to 0.5Hz, and acoverage selector which enables the installer to select apre-set area of either 7.5m or 5m. This benefits end usersby reducing the power required to operate the VAD andavoids wasting current if the area covered is smaller thanthe designed size of the component. The new range alsoincorporates LED technology to ensure that a stable,bright and reliable light output is guaranteed. www.fireclass.net



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New series offersalternativeoptionsSamsung Techwin haslaunched the highdefinition WiseNet Liteseries comprising of

three bullet camerasand seven domes. The

series is described asoffering “keenly priced

alternatives” to the OpenPlatform WiseNetIII models.

The 1.3MP and 2MP Full HDWiseNet Lite models share

many of the features built intothe WiseNetIII range, including

Intelligent Video Analytics, motiondetection, privacy masking zones,

audio support, PoE and a SD/SDHCmemory slot. They also feature LDC (LensDistortion Correction), which compensates forthe image distortion that can occur with wideangle lenses.

WiseNet Lite cameras and domes are alsoequipped with a Hallway view function for themonitoring of narrow vertical areas such ascorridors, tunnels and aisles. It enables thecamera to capture images with a 9:16 x 3:4aspect ratio that works in tall and narrow spaceswith the added bonus of minimising bandwidthand video storage requirements.www.samsungsecurity.co.uk

Drives for larger scale demands WD has introduced WD Purple NV, a line of 3.5-inch, 4 TB and 6 TB hard drives for the demandsof scalable network video recorder (NVR)surveillance systems. Compared with standardWD Purple drives, the new system is designed forlarger-scale network surveillance systemsutilising higher hard drive bay counts and greaternumbers of attached cameras, which demandincreased storage capacity and durability. Thenew drives’ high capacities also enable longvideo retention periods for analysis andreference. WD Purple NV is also designed towithstand the demands of always-on digital NVRrecording environments reportedly offering lowpower consumption and performance featurestypically reserved for higher end surveillancestorage.

“The global video surveillance market isexpanding with the increased accessibility toeasy-to-use systems for small businesses andmunicipalities,” said Matt Rutledge, senior vicepresident of HDD marketing at WD. “WDoptimised the WD Purple NV line of hard drivesfor NVR digital surveillance systems to improvehigh-definition video playback for high-camera-

count applications. NVR surveillance systems canproduce incredible amounts of data which makesthe WD Purple NV hard drives a perfect solutionfor NVR systems needing high quality recordingand playback and high capacity storage.”

WD Purple NV 6 TB surveillance hard drivesare shipping immediately to customers forqualification and are covered by a three-yearlimited warranty. WD Purple NV 4 TB harddrives will be available for qualification laterthis quarter. www.wd.com

Simplified thermal imagingULIS has announced the availability ofPico640 Gen2, a VGA format 17-micronthermal image sensor for 24/7 security nightvision. The sensor is easy to install because ituses Hync/VSync clocking and an I2Cstandard communication protocol that arecompatible with commercial camerastandards. In addition, Pico640 Gen2 isdescribed as easy to calibrate, even inshutterless mode, due to the predictability ofthe sensor’s behavioural patterns overvarying operating temperatures.

Other improvements include better imagequality through higher image resolution(>300kpixels). This means that users cancapture minute details up to a distance ofseveral hundred metres. The product offersframe rates from 30Hz to 120Hz.

Another parameter, the NEDT (NoiseEquivalent Differential Temperature), has alsobeen upgraded. NEDT enables a longerdetection range and crisper images; thelower the NEDT, the sharper the image.Dipping far below 50mK means that thismodel has achieved a more than 15%improvement over earlier generations,without any trade-off in power consumption.It operates at less than 130mW with a 60Hzframe rate. This is in contrast to otherthermal imaging sensors in this category,which tend to consume more power, typically>200 to 350mW at an equivalent frame rate.www.ulis-ir.com


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There are many hugely powerful and feature-rich security systems out there. Often thesesystems are designed to fulfil the

requirements of very large projects and enterprise-level installations. Even if the system didn’t startout that way, it often ends up becoming bloatedwith many specialised and project-orientedfeatures. The allure of high value contracts is toostrong to resist!

While many regard more and more features asonly being a good thing, the associated complexitycan often lead to unsuitability for the mid-market.The truth is that the vast majority of non-residentialbuildings fit into the mid-market category, and arenot large projects. While the large projectsdominate the industry news columns, the greatestrevenue potential lies within the unsung mid-market.

Making advanced security systems practical andrelevant to these types of buildings is essential tothe development of the security industry. Paxtonhas a track record in this area. In fact, I would goso far as to say that doing this has been a majorpart of Paxton's long term success, allowing us tomore than double the prevailing market growthevery year for the last 20 years.

Success in the mid-marketFirstly, what is the mid-market? Schools, gyms,shops, factories, offices, warehouses and muchmore. In access control terms, anything from 1door to 50 doors.

Some assume that the only requirements forbeing successful in the mid-market are affordabilityand a reduced feature set (masquerading as

simplicity). This is not correct. I would say the key to success

is accessibility to the customer.That means the local security

installer, who the customer islikely to already have a

relationship with, mustbe primed to

recommend andinstall the system.

To achievethis, installer

training coursesmust be readily

available, thesystem must besimple to sell,

install and use(easy to say, difficult

to achieve). The pre andpost-sale support must be

first-class including telephone support, on-sitesupport and returns policies. All of these thingsare flags waved by many manufacturers as'standard offerings', but to really do them properlyrequires massive investment and commitment. Thewhole of Paxton is geared towards this and that'swhat it takes.

Implications for the futureCustomers are demanding ever more from theirsecurity systems. Quite right too. In most otherareas of technology the pace of change is frenetic,with products evolving and improving faster thanever before. In terms of buildings, it is no longersatisfactory to have multiple systems beingadministered and managed separately. Today'sbuildings must be more secure, convenient andenergy efficient.

The security industry currently satisfies thecustomer's requirement for cross-functionalsystems by facilitating integration. This 'pickand mix' approach, while very suitable for largeprojects, is not right for the mid-market. Thehassle associated with selling, installing, usingand maintaining separate systems is enough of aturn-off on its own. Add to that the complexityof getting systems to talk to each other, and thendo something useful is the final nail in the coffin.As far as supporting the integrated mega-system, good luck. We recently conducted asurvey of 1,400 Net2 sites. Even though aroundhalf of all these sites had some type of videosurveillance in place, only 1.6% of all the Net2systems were integrated with video (despitesupporting integration to all the market leaders).This sobering statistic demonstrates the failureof the integration approach to penetrate thispart of the market.

I believe that the requirements outlined abovewill give rise to a new breed of 'buildingintelligence' systems offering cross-functionality ina single system. Why incur the cost and effort ofinstalling several systems when the technologyavailable today provides more than enoughperformance for a single system to achievemultiple tasks? Why add the complication ofmultiple systems when a single buildingintelligence system can satisfy your requirements?Why rely on multiple manufacturers that provide alimited subset of integrated functionality when youcan get a truly cross-functional system from asingle supplier?

One thing is clear, there is certainly a place forthe existing 'integration approach' and in manyinstances, it is the best solution. However, ifintegrated functionality is going to penetrate themid-market, then it needs to be provided in asingle package and work out of the box. That'sbuilding intelligence.

www.paxton.co.uk

Future trends Adam Stroud, CEO ofPaxton looks at theimpact of integratedtechnology in the mid-market

“While many regard more and more features as only being agood thing, the associated complexity can often lead

to unsuitability for the mid-market”

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Networked securityfor galaxy themedcentre Bosch Security Systems hasbeen chosen as the centralsupplier for the securitysystems at the galaxy-themedMarmara Park Shopping Centrein Istanbul. Space-relatedlighting, planet models and atheme park for visitors form theindividual identity of theshopping centre. Thenetworked and integratedsecurity solution from Boschcomprises fire and voiceevacuation systems, videosurveillance, access control,and intrusion detection. All ofthese systems are centrallymanaged and operated viaBosch's Building IntegrationSystem.

With a total floor space of100,000 square meters, 250individual shops andrestaurants, a hypermarket, acinema complex and parking for4,000 cars, Marmara Park

serves approximately 40,000 customers per day. Bosch partner Entegre designed a modular and

scalable security system for the centre that meetsthe standards as set in norm EN54.

The fire alarm system consists of four networkedModular Fire Panel 5000 Series with 59 loopssupporting more than 5,000 fire detectors. It isintegrated with the PRAESIDEO voice evacuationsystem which can also be used for announcementsand background music in normal operations. Thissystem with 64 amplifiers supports 140independent zones, allowing targeted messaging incase of an evacuation.

Video surveillance of the premises has beenrealised using almost 300 cameras and 18 digitalvideo recorders. In addition, Entegre installed anaccess control system for non-public areas withinthe centre as well as the addressable intrusiondetection system Modular Alarm Platform MAP5000 with more than 1,000 detectors. This allowsthe operator to locate every alarm in real time,enabling fast response to any incident. The sameholds true for the panic buttons which have beeninstalled in all of the shops.

Being an integrated solution, the entiresecurity system can be configured and operatedfrom one central location or distributed consoles. uk.boschsecurity.com

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St. Mary’s Stadium has decided to usePanomera multifocal sensor technology fromDallmeier when modernising its CCTV

system. The Stadium is the home of SouthamptonFC and holds more than 32,000 spectators, makingit the largest football stadium in the South ofEngland outside of London.

A video surveillance system has been in placein the stadium for many years, monitoring thespectator terraces, the club shop, entrances andcar parks – however it was deemed time to updatethe system. “Previously, we had used analogue

cameras, and now we wanted to change to HD technology, to improve image quality, particularly for monitoring the terraces. The stadiumis sold out regularly, and with the new video system we can offer our visitors even greater safety,” says Mark Hannibal, Venue SafetyManager.

The safety officers decided to place their faith in the Panomera MFS technology from Dallmeier for their monitoring needs, particularlyfor safeguarding the visiting fans area in the north terrace, called the Northam Stand.

“We had heard about this new technology at a conference held by the Football Safety Officers Association, and we then talked toEverton FC, who were already using the new camera technology in their Goodison Park Stadium,” Mark Hannibal continues.

MFS technology makes it possible to keep the entire northern stand in view at one time. Even when the security operators arecurrently zoomed in on a suspicious individual, unlike with conventional PTZ cameras the system continues recording the rest of thescene. This then ensures that no incident is unseen and can be investigated in the highest possible resolution at any time afterwards aswell.

The safety officers were convinced of the technology’s capabilities with a test installation at a Southampton FC match. More than that:St. Mary’s Stadium decided to implement not only the Panomera but an entire installation by Dallmeier.

The entire system including the workstations was already preconfigured by Dallmeier prior to shipping and the equipment wasinstalled by Caldera Fire & Security, who had worked previously as the installer for St. Mary’s Stadium. After commissioning, both Calderaand the stadium security operators received training from Dallmeier.

The Stadium is happy with its choice. “The clarity of the images has dramatically improved the view of all supporters, we have alreadymarked up our first successes with it. Several offenders have made admissions of guilt very quickly after being confronted with theexcellent imaging material,” says Mark Hannibal. www.dallmeier.com

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Museum installs IP video systemThe newly-built Serlachius Museum in Finland is benefitingfrom a video surveillance system powered by March NetworksCommand Professional video management software andcapturing video from more than 90 IP cameras locatedthroughout the facility. The solution provides the museum withoversight and awareness of visitor movements and will delivervideo evidence in the event of an attempted theft.

The museum comprises three exhibition spaces, arestaurant, a festival hall and a museum shop and it sitsadjacent to Gösta Manor. The video system has been designedto cover the Manor, the new Pavilion which houses themuseum’s collection of Finnish and European masterpiecesand a glass-walled passageway which connects the twobuildings.

Thirty-six March Networks MegaPX WDR NanoDomes andWDR MiniDome Z cameras cover the interior of the Pavilion,capturing images during the day when bright sunlight streamsthrough the glass-walled structure, as well as in near-darkconditions at night.

Video from Gösta Manor is captured by 16 analoguecameras that were part of the museum’s previous videosurveillance system, while 28 Infinova T Series bullet camerasrecord activity in the sculpture park, parking lot and otheroutdoor areas. Several Power-over-Ethernet switches providepower to the cameras.

Live video from selected cameras is available for viewing atthe museum’s reception area, and authorised museumemployees are able to watch live or archived video from theirown workstations using March Networks’ browser-basedCommand client.www.marchnetworks.com



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In order to support businesscontinuity, the Spring Mewsproject required a bespoke firealarm solution with a range ofcause-and-effect programming to meet the differing detection andalarm requirements for each of its facilities, including permanent ortemporary accommodation, retail units and business premises.

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Paul Martin recalls, “On one occasion we wereasked to help with an investigation in to a manwho had allegedly stolen a car. The police askedhim where he had been at the time, and heclaimed to be in the pub down the road. We had alook through the CCTV and we managed to pull upa man matching his description and the location.The police were able to use that footage to aid ina prosecution.”

The network of cameras are displayed on a 5x2video wall configuration of 55” Panasonicdisplays located in the whg control room. Activitycaptured by any camera is automatically broughtup on screen through motion detection, savingthe need for manually patrolling through thehundreds of cameras.

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New sports bar invests in firedetectionCorey’s Sports Bar, a newly refurbished nightspotin Tamworth, has invested in a fire detectionsolution from Fike Safety Technology (FST).Located in the town centre, the new bar opened atthe end of 2014 and offers local residents sports,music, entertainment and food - seven days aweek.

FST approved systems integrator, Justice Fire &Security, designed and installed a solution basedon the company’s Duonet single-loop intelligentaddressable fire alarm system. “The technologybuilt into the Duonet panel is designed tosignificantly reduce false alarms and provide theflexibility required for demanding environmentssuch as nightclubs” explained, Steve Grant,Installations Manager of Justice Fire & Security.

Forty devices including Multipoint ASDdetectors, call points, sounders and beacons,were installed in the bar - up to 200 devices canbe installed on a single loop. The Multipoint ASDdetector provides flexibility through choices ofdetection mode, combined with an optional built-in 90dBA sounder and strobe. The unit can be setto a single mode or a combination, for a choice ofup to 15 different settings. Each detector also hasan in-built loop isolator as well as optional I/O forlocal control and switching. This single device canbe used in all fire detection applications simplyby changing its mode of operation. For example,the detectors protecting the dance floor havebeen programmed to a heat mode as the bar usesa smoke machine for effects. This flexibility alsoallows the system to be easily re-configured if thelayout of the venue changes at any time in thefuture.

To aid evacuation in the event of fire,standalone strobes were installed in the toilets aswell as on detectors on the dance floor. The use ofintegral strobes eliminates the need to install aseparate strobe and therefore saves time andmoney. Loop mounted I/O modules were used toautomatically turn off the sound system and turnon the lighting if an alarm is triggered. www.fikesafetytech.co.uk


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Thick with a brickA car thief was knockedout when he tried tosteal a Mercedes coupeparked outside a pub inDrogheda, Co Louth,Ireland by throwing abrick at the driver’s side

window which bounced back, striking him in the head. If thatwas not bad enough for the thief, the incident was caught onCCTV outside the Pheasant Bar where he was found lying inthe road by the pub’s owner who initiallyassumed that the man had been injured in ahit-and-run accident. An arrest has been madeand investigations are ongoing.www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbeDgiou6-U

Unsafety barrierPAIN WARNING: Remember the Highway Codeof “Look left, then right, then left again”? Thishas now been amended to include “look upand get out of the way” as perfectly shown inthis CCTV footage. A man retrieving a small ball steps out tocollect it before he’s cracked on the head by a loweringbarrier. To make matters worse a car then drives over his feet.Very fortunately he appears to escape with just a limp as hetakes off after the driver.www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow9tn_5Ds20

As we all know, CCTV has a real value in the

fight against crime, however once in a while it

captures the public doing something that is

perhaps not altogether sensible or it catches a

real one-off moment. Here we look at a look at

CCTV clips from around the world…

Sheep shoe shopshuffleYou know how it is whenyou’re talking to a shopassistant and someone elsebutts into the conversation?This CCTV footage from a

shoe shop in Barneveld, Netherlands, catches the momentone shopper was interrupted when a couple of sheep ran inon their way to sheep shearing skills exhibition.The two sheep soon realised their mistake andfled the scene, presumably looking for the woolshop next door.www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeqfhhBO8Ts

Did you spill my pint?In our Off The Wall sectionwe’re not unaccustomed tovideo footage claiming to showsupernatural behaviour,however an exploding pint is anew one on us. This CCTVrecording shows the moment a pintspontaneously explodes in Drogheda’s BarneyMac’s. There’s no risk of a left drink beingspiked here, it will just be detonated instead.The poor punter leaves his drink to speak to thelandlord and while his back is turned the pint erupts. Therethen appears to be a few rounds of “did you spill my pint?”while bemused onlookers try to explain what just happened.www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWuJQRgSJGE

You rob me,I rob you!This CCTVfootage taken inMalaysia showsa woman walkingdown a sidestreet when a

motorbike rider jumps off his vehicle to snatch her handbag.After a brief struggle the thief runs off, fleeing the scene. Bythe time he remembers that he had a vehicle in place for a

swift getaway, the woman has turned thetables on him and stolen his bike. Now heknows how his victims feel.www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeHHXXt-3Fc

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APPOINTMENTS


APPOINTMENTS

MartinButterworthCOP Security hasannounced theappointment ofMartinButterworth to therole of UK SalesManager. Heading-up an expandingsales team andproduct range,Martin is well known in the securityequipment distribution industry, mainly for hismany years at Network Video Centre and morerecently, DVS.

With a broad depth of industry experienceand a proven track record in CCTV equipmentsales, Martin admits to being drawn to thenew challenge at COP for many reasons. “I’vebeen fortunate to enjoy many successful yearsdeveloping CCTV suppliers’ businesses intomuch larger market players,” says Martin. “Iaim to bring my skills and experience to COP,and build further on their establishedreputation for supplying great product choicebacked by first class customer service.”

Jon HillSamsung Techwinhas appointed JonHill as its BusinessDevelopmentManager for thetransport sector.Jon, who was a SalesExecutive for NiceSystems prior tojoining SamsungTechwin, has workedwithin the electronic security industry since1993. He has previously achieved salessuccess whilst working for Mirasys as well asduring a previous spell at Samsung Techwin.He has also worked for eight years for SiemensSecurity Products as the company’s videosystems specialist.

Jon will be responsible for developingrelationships with consultants, systemdesigners and specifiers in order to identifyopportunities within the transport sector forSamsung Techwin’s IP network based videosurveillance solutions.

Vicki HawkesAlpro Architectural Hardware has appointed VickiHawkes as their new Southern Area SalesManager. Vicki will be based in the Worcestershirearea and will cover the South of England dealingwith Alpro’s OEM base.

Vicki was previously Area Sales Manager withYale and during her 13 years with Yale held anumber of different positions within both theinternal and external sales teams. She brings withher to Alpro a wealth of knowledge andexperience having operated within the UKarchitectural hardware marketplace.

Andy CooperMayflex has appointed Andy Cooper in theposition of Supply Chain Director. Andy joinsthe business with a wealth of experiencegained from over 30 years in executive supplychain and operations roles across a range ofmanufacturing and distribution sectors,working in Central Eastern Europe, China, UKand North America.

Andy will takeresponsibility for stockpurchasing andmanagement, salesoperations and supportservices, IT, warehousingand distribution withexisting members of thesenior managementreporting directly to him.

Chris ConnorAD Network Video, the solutions arm of ADGroup, has recruited business developmentmanager Chris Connor. Chris, who joins fromdeView Europe, will be building a surveillancemonitoring client base across the AD NetworkVideo range with a special emphasise on theeducation, healthcare, petrochemical and retailmarkets. His focus will be to generate largeend-user projects based.

In addition to CCTV solutions, Connor will bedeveloping new opportunities for AD NetworkVideo's fire detection solution.

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