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UNV Dual-Lens PTZ: More Imagination than Dual-lens

As the top 3 security manufacturer with complete product lines, Uniview enriches CCTV products with series of cutting-edge technology. Meanwhile, as a security company Uniview takes its responsibility seriously and is dedicated to helping overcome technical challenges.

As we all know PTZ Can rotate to monitor multiple directions and its zoom function allowing it to capture a target at a greater distance compared to normal cameras. Based on that, we prefer PTZ camera than normal camera in many scenarios.

However, there is a cons of normal PTZ which only can monitor in one direction at a time, Once the lens rotates to another direction, the live view in the original direction will be disconnected. For UNV previous solution to this problem, it generally was linkage IPC and PTZ, but it might result in higher costs.

Committed to solve above problem with cost effective solution, UNV has launched the dual-lens PTZ camera of easy series which combined the advantages of fixed IP cameras and PTZs. It is a new form and suitable for more scenarios. However, other competitors at this level do not have this type of dual-lens formed product.

The aesthetic of Dual-lens
In terms of appearance, this camera overturns the previous design by adding a lens. The upper lens is a 2.8mm panoramic lens to capture the overall picture, while the under lens is a 4x zoom detail lens which can rotate 345° to capture the details of the picture. Owing to the design of Fixed lens & PTZ，it prompts that when PTZ tracks the target, the panoramic lens still monitors the whole situation at the same time, will no longer lose any information and makes blind spot eliminated.

Bi-directional MIC design：
Built-in two MICS, distributed on both sides of the fixed focal lens, to achieve surround radio. This design makes the sound of the collected video louder and more three-dimensional, which makes the video sound better when viewed back.

Dual light design：
Equipped with IR light and warm light. It could provide more clarity at night. At the same time, the warm light can also be linked to smart intrusion prevention. When a target is detected entering the area, the warm light will blink to alarm, which can deter things before they happen.

Smart Intrusion Prevention
In security monitoring, most users only want to pay attention to the real events, such as alarms triggered by people and vehicles. UNV Smart Intrusion Prevention (SIP) filters false alarms with a lower than 1% detection error rate and allows people and vehicle classification to focus only on interested targets.

Good and clear image
Powered by Lighthunter Technology, it has an excellent low-light sensor with a minimum illumination of 0.002 lux. It can deliver clear and colorful images in low-light environments. Featuring a 4x optical zoom motorized lens, the cameras are able to catch more details.
Applications
UNV new dual-lens PTZ, not only increase a panoramic lens configuration, but also comprehensively upgrade other hardware configuration.

Equipped with better sound and painting effects, more comprehensive intelligent functions, so that it can be better used in intersection, perimeter and some public area such as fire lanes and other no parking areas, which are always supposed to be free of obstructions.
More information please visit www.uniview.com. If you have any business query, please contact huangluyu@uniview.com.

 

Video surveillance in production: let’s increase productivity!

Congratulations, the fourth industrial revolution has come true! And if your business is related to production, it’s time to increase its efficiency. With the help of “smart” video surveillance, for example.

Modern CCTV cameras have essentially become multi-sensors. They learned how to analyze the received data. And it opened up a lot of new possibilities.

Control and accounting

License plate recognition is a useful feature in any secure facility. Using it, you can automatically record the numbers of vehicles that enter and leave the facility. So take a journal with handwritten notes away from the guard and send it to the scrap. Video analytics will cope more clearly, faster, more accurately.

In particular, Partizan CCTV cameras, marked with a special “Adapted for LPR systems” badge, can do this. For example, this model. Also, in tandem with SH-series DVRs, Partizan Cloud series CCTV cameras support other important video analytics functions: people counting, perimeter and line crossing detection, face recognition, etc.

Advanced video surveillance systems with special software, such as the Partizan Sniper implemented in the UAE, can even open barriers in front of cars whose numbers appear on the “white list”. Or do not let cars from the “black” drive-through. Also, the system is able to recognize and distinguish between civil and state numbers and thus “recognizes” cars of taxi services, police, ambulance, etc. All this eliminates unnecessary movements of the security service and allows you to optimize its work.

In the following publications we will tell about Partizan Sniper in detail. It is interesting!

Personnel safety

Personal safety is another important priority in industrial enterprises. Smart video surveillance will help in this matter as well. It can be responsible for…

… control of warehouse equipment. For example, preventing forklift operators from turning on “Schumacher” mode. This popular entertainment of theirs usually does not lead to good.

… compliance with the rules for wearing helmets, protective vests, goggles, etc.

… informing about objects blocking entrances and exits. Fire safety rules must be followed!

Furthermore, advanced equipment that implements “machine vision” functionality can even monitor the correct operation of assembly lines. Comes defective product? Stop the line! However, such functionality can be called a separate branch of CCTV development. A notable representative of this high-tech trend is Basler dedicated CCTV cameras. The company is engaged in developments in the field of “computer vision” and has succeeded a lot in this.

Epidemiological control

Yes, we know, the covid question is still in place. And the virus hasn’t gone away. In the era of the pandemic, intelligent video surveillance helps in the prevention of viral diseases in enterprises. In particular, it ensures that employees wear masks and maintain social distance, not “crowding” in enclosed spaces.

Note! There are special gadgets with integrated CCTV cameras that are installed at checkpoints for automatic mask control, remote temperature screening, and verification of vaccination certificates.

Partizan STD-2MP PM is one such multifunctional device. All its features can be found in a separate article.

What is the conclusion?

IP CCTV cameras with video analytics will greatly improve the overall efficiency of the enterprise. They will determine that the machine is idle, and the employee is not doing his job correctly. Video CCTV cameras will notice defects on the production line and identify equipment failures.

Video analytics solves more and more problems as IIoT – Industrial Internet of Things – gains momentum. This must be used in order to work with maximum efficiency, and therefore – profit.

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Webinar: Hikvision Access Control and Video Intercoms Product Solutions 

As part of a series of webinars a & s Adria magazine, Hikvision Digital Technology presented innovative products and solutions for access control and time management, turnstiles, and video intercoms. Technologies like Artificial Intelligence and video content analytics were never considered to be a part of an access control system, but just for a few years, the company managed to change that, making the traditional access control devices more interactive and easy to use, and push it further to be more used and more affordable. The guest lecturer was Krasimir Stanev, an expert in access control and video intercom products at Hikvision. In his presentation, Stanev announced significant innovations and improvements of the mentioned products in the coming period.

Manchester Fire and Rescue relies on the software for communication

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of the ten Greater Manchester councils and the Mayor’s office, all of which work with other local services, businesses, communities and partners to improve the city-region. The authority focuses on issues that affect everyone in the region, including transport, regeneration, investment, and public services.

The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), part of the GMCA, is one of the largest fire and rescue services outside of London with more than 1,637 members of staff and 41 fire stations covering an area of around 500 square miles.

Mark Scoales, Digital Services Manager at GMCA, and his team of 35 staff are responsible for ensuring frontline firefighters and their support staff have all the tools they need to carry out their roles, responding to incidents and keeping citizens safe. This involves being able to communicate with colleagues clearly, accurately and quickly across the city-region.

When the pandemic hit in Spring 2020, this need became even more acute and Scoales and his team undertook a project to upgrade audio-visual equipment across the region’s fire stations. The desire was to increase digital functionality and improve remote communications between colleagues across all sites.

With communications rooms used daily by almost 3,000 staff members, usability was essential when it came to looking for a solution. In addition to facilitating easy access to their video conferencing tools, Scoales wanted to make it easy for staff to access the apps and tools that are regularly used by firefighters and their support teams.

After going out to tender, GMCA began a project to install 65-inch interactive touch display screens in the community rooms in each fire station throughout the GMCA region. The decision was then made to install DisplayNote Launcher on each screen across GMCA’s 47 sites.

Launcher is a simple interface for meeting room displays that gives users easy access to calls, content and apps while maintaining the highest levels of security. All settings are PIN protected, and with Automatic Cleanup, one tap clears the user’s footprint, closing apps, removing sign-in information, and clearing any browsing history.

This simplicity, security and consistency were crucial factors in the decision to standardise on Launcher. Firefighters rely on repetitiveness and uniformity. The layout of fire stations is uniform to ensure firefighters can walk into any station and know where to find what they need. Scoales and his team were keen to replicate this across the digital offering.

Before using Launcher, Scoales describes the communication and collaboration experience as being “clunky”. Laptops were connected to projectors, making it difficult to create a smooth user experience across the rooms.

He adds: “It was hard to manage the devices and technology in the rooms and difficult to control what users were downloading. We knew that if we were going to find a new way of doing things, it had to be a simple, easy-to-use solution as this was the only way it would be adopted across the 47 sites.”

Launcher’s Kiosk Mode provides an entirely uniform experience to all users. They also now have full control over what apps and tools can be accessed, keeping the screens secure.

Scoales adds: “When we discovered Launcher, there was nothing else out there that came close. With Launcher installed, we are reassured that every screen is exactly the same no matter which station you go to; the same apps and icons are always there.

“Having a screen that looks exactly the same in every station has made a massive improvement. We don’t have any issues with users not knowing how to use it.”

The teams at GMCA now have one-touch access to their most frequently used video conferencing platforms and tools across the 47 sites. And, because Launcher makes the screens so easy to use, it has improved adoption, usability, and engagement with all the tools accessed via the screens.

Another area that has seen huge improvements thanks to Launcher is training. Previously, delivering training to each watch in every station would have taken around 2-3 months. With the upgraded AV set up, however, training has been provided remotely using MS Teams to 4-5 fire stations at a time, reducing the overall delivery time.

The fire service’s learning portal has also been set up as a shortcut on the screens. This means firefighters can now access the regular mandatory training that they must complete via this shortcut. Training can also be conducted in small groups rather than individually, which they have found to be more effective.

Scoales notes the positive impact this has had on the overall organisation: “Launcher has made a significant difference to how we deliver training. Because it makes the interactive displays so simple to use, our staff use it a lot. We’re getting the full return on the investment of our equipment.”

He concludes: “Onboarding new partners can be difficult for us. We always push the boundaries of what technology can do and what we expect as an organisation. The initial conversations we had were enlightening. Any suggestions we had, DisplayNote was happy to assist, happy to develop. This was a big positive for us.

“This is probably the best software I’ve seen for functionality. I would recommend Launcher to anyone.”

Specification expertise helps architects to deliver door packages quicker

London, February 2022 – Speed and accuracy are critical to finalizing door specifications in any complex architecture project. Working with ASSA ABLOY’s Openings Studio specification consultants helps Sweden’s TM Konsult to support customers of every size with clearer information. Collaboration speeds up the process and allows architects to focus on building design.

 Door and security specification can be slow and laborious. For architects and designers who may be unfamiliar with the technical detail of door solutions, it can be a drain on valuable design and creative time.

ASSA ABLOY’s specification consultancy service provides this expertise. Specification experts help to ensure everyone involved in a project can access up-to-date information quickly. This service and local knowledge are available in regions and markets all over the world.

In Sweden, TM Konsult has worked with ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions on multiple projects including hotels, residential developments and public buildings. They range from 50 to more than 1,000 doors in size.

Door solutions and specification are critical elements within every project’s overall Building Information Modelling (BIM) process. “Being able to have support for complex door environments is super valuable and time-saving,” says Jonatan Jacobsson, Engineer Architecture at TM Konsult.

 Specification and BIM for architects

The BIM process is an ongoing dialogue, a process which helps architects, building contractors, investors and project owners to work collaboratively. More than just workflow management or virtual modelling, BIM is a data-rich collaboration. One important, time-saving result is that every product specification is placed within a comprehensive, up-to-date, digital model of the building.

“All our projects are done today with the support of BIM in some way,” adds Jacobsson. “The value is there from day one, for the consultant as well as the customer.”

Specifiers from ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions contribute directly throughout the BIM process. Their specialized knowledge is available to architect and client throughout, including at dedicated, specification meetings.

Efficient collaboration also enables transparent communication of critical project changes, so TM Konsult can address concerns and remedy errors fast — which keeps the project on track and the client happy.

Working closely with ASSA ABLOY consultants helps TM Konsult to deliver complete proposals for compliant door environments at an early stage. With door experts on board, decisions are made quickly and discussions are faster to conclude.

Collaboration with Openings Studioä software

To supplement specification input from ASSA ABLOY, TM Konsult uses Openings Studioä software as a digital collaboration environment. This intuitive package is optimized to work with popular design programs including AutodeskÒ RevitÒ and GraphisoftÒ ArchicadÒ.

During specification set-up, architects can send door information directly from RevitÒ, saving time and ensuring accurate information transfer. When new decisions about a door package are made, the architect or designer can instantly update the specification with chosen products and parameters. Openings Studioä can then export updated door specification information directly back into the project’s design.

Openings Studioä also facilitates communication with the client. Customers prefer to receive information in different ways: Openings Studioä has the flexibility for TM Konsult to present it in a way that suits each one.

“It has worked really well,” concludes Jacobsson.

To learn more about partnering with ASSA ABLOY’s BIM consultants, visit:

https://www.assaabloyopeningsolutions.se/sv/local/se/projektering-och-bim/

MAXPRO Cloud – a universal integrated security solution  

Honeywell’s MAXPRO Cloud portfolio is a cloud-based security platform that integrates video, access and intrusion across multiple sites. It also enables dealers to be uniquely positioned to offer next-generation managed security services to customers using a single interface. MAXPRO Cloud offers the security industry a dynamic business tool that provides multiple benefits for end users and installers. MAXPRO Cloud is a universal security solution in which security needs are literally a fingertip away, anytime anywhere.

MAXPRO Access – Next Generation Access Control

One of the main components of MAXPRO Cloud is MAXPRO Access which consists of MPA1 and MPA2 access control panels that offer cloud, web-based or on-premise hosting options. These panels allow users to securely and easily deploy and manage their plug-and-play access control system anywhere there is an Ethernet/Internet connection.

MPA1 single door PoE powered controller is easy to install, operate and maintain, thanks to its unique edge installation design and its dedicated Device Utility App for fast and easy commissioning.

MPA2 solution is a cloud, and standalone access control panel, for two door access control. It includes a two-door controller and a four-door licensed model. A user-friendly design makes it simple to install, operate and maintain.

Honeywell MAXPRO Intrusion for Peace of Mind

MAXPRO Intrusion is another fundamental part of the MAXPRO Cloud Ecosystem. It delivers a fully integrated, cloud-hosted intrusion and access control system solution.

MAXPRO Intrusion offers remote configuration and management of sites, devices, schedules and users thus reducing operational costs and streamlining efficiencies in multi-site installations. The plug-and-play connectivity of the control panel makes installation easy. It also allows for the auto addressing of devices and cloud-based configuration, reducing creation costs and installation time.

Honeywell MAXPRO Intrusion also uses V-Plex addressable technology that allows the user to benefit from cost savings coming from reduced wiring, lower power consumption as well as labour and time-saving maintenance features.

How Does the MAXPRO Cloud Portfolio Benefit You?

 MAXPRO Cloud centralizes the monitoring and control of security systems (live video / playback stream viewing, alarm event information, real-time interaction) and offers advanced viewing, management and analysis functions.

 The system is easy to install, use and manage. It provides the following benefits:

  • Reduced costs – Removes the need for server or software installation with its cloud-based platform. Users just need an Internet browser and/or the mobile app. Installations take hours rather than days.
  • Higher security – Helps reduce false alarms and can cut shrinkage incidents. With integration across access, video and intrusion, incidents can be identified and managed more quickly. The system’s continuous health check monitors devices for any potential failures or lost communications, helping to reduce downtime.
  • Increased versatility – Provides a scalable and future-proofed solution. It also provides improved visibility through features such as the intuitive user interface and the powerful mobile app, along with a customizable dashboard with multi-site viewing capabilities. Permissions and access can be managed easily across multiple sites.

MAXPRO Cloud is more than just a security system, it is a dynamic business tool that provides actionable insights you can use to improve service and drive down costs.

Digital Building Twins

Greater transparency and cost-effectiveness for building operations

Digital twins rank among the most important technologies of our age. They are invaluable platforms for modeling and improving products, services, and processes – and, of course, buildings. We apply these capabilities, which have become an integral part of Industry 4.0, to understand buildings better and let you make the most of them.

How does a digital building twin add value?

We use digital twins to give you a completely new view of the buildings that you own or operate. Historical information, in combination with comprehensive data captured in real time, is applied to create a precise image of your facility that is constantly updated and refined. This technology enables a completely new level of transparency and comprehensive knowledge about a building and how it is operated – the best possible basis for continually optimizing it.

Retrofitting: digital twins let existing buildings benefit from the digital age

To forge a digital twin that’s a virtual image of your facility, data can be culled from existing equipment, software, systems, and sensors used to manage buildings and their lighting, energy consumption, and security systems. Other relevant data from a variety of sources can also be integrated. Information on floors and rooms may already be available in the form of Excel spreadsheets, and any other data available from building information modeling (BIM) projects can contribute more. In case even more data are needed, they can be captured by installing additional sensors. This approach is what also makes digital twins such an attractive approach for existing buildings.

These raw figures are then enriched with additional information. We apply ontologies – in other words, conceptual categories for classifying entities in order to understand them better – as a tool for interpreting semantic complexes and deriving valuable conclusions. Bosch applies its own ontologies while also learning from the insights and knowledge of partners and competitors. These are openly shared, since the entire real estate sector derives major benefits from an improved semantic understanding of buildings.

Thanks to our many years of experience as a system integrator and our expertise in the fields of building security, building automation, and energy, Bosch is excellently positioned to take information that a digital twin generates from system and sensor data and transform it into a complete overall view. This in turn makes it possible to seamlessly monitor and understand how a building actually works in real time. The bottom line is invaluable insights for optimally controlling and continuously optimizing it throughout its useful life.

Some examples of the many services that digital building twins enable

Predictive maintenance

Building maintenance companies will be able to precisely predict when and for how long which components of a ventilation system will be in use, whether these behave as expected or, for example, whether and if so when it will be necessary to replace a filter. This permits optimal scheduling of technicians and automatic ordering of required replacement parts a couple of weeks ahead of time.

Indoor navigation

When people arrive for appointments in unfamiliar buildings, finding the right room can sometimes turn into a frantic marathon. Help could take the form of an easy-to-use digital indoor navigation system that conveniently guides visitors from the underground garage to the right conference room or other destination within the building.

 

Interview: Mariela Madjarova, CEO, Teletek Electronics

I am extremely happy that my and our team’s year-long efforts are successful year after year. In the past 7 years, our average revenue growth is 18%. We are operational in over 85 markets. It can be done only with the dedicated work of all employees. Currently, Teletek Electronics work with more than 190 highly motivated and qualified specialists.

 a&s Adria: Ms. Madjarova, please present yourself to our readers: your education, business experience, what department and area are you in charge of within Teletek?

Madjarova: I am Mariela Madjarova, Chief Executive Officer of Teletek Electronics and I have been managing the company for more than 11 years. I graduated in Chemical Engineering at the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy in Sofia and a number of additional qualifications: Marketing and Finance in Japan, Marketing and practice in the UK, and the MBA in Entrepreneurship at the New Bulgarian University. When I started working for Teletek Electronics 29 years ago, I was the only salesperson in a small company in the security sector. Over the years, I have passed through various positions in the company, which I think has made me an excellently prepared candidate for the position of Executive Director.

a&s Adria: For 30 years now, Teletek Electronics is manufacturing a complete range of alarm and fire alarm equipment. What were the most important milestones on your way to success? In stats, how many employees do you have now, how many products did you produce, and in how many countries do you sell them?

Madjarova: We have come a long way in these 30 years – from a small local company with several products to an internationally known manufacturer of intruder and fire alarm solutions! It was and still is a real challenge for a Bulgarian company to answer to fast-developing technologies, to keep constant high quality and win and keep its position on the world market.

I am extremely happy that my and our team’s year-long efforts are successful year after year. In the past 7 years, our average revenue growth is 18%. We are operational in over 85 markets. It can be done only with the dedicated work of all employees. Currently, Teletek Electronics work with more than 190 highly motivated and qualified specialists. We are proud of our own R&D department – experienced hardware, firmware, and test engineers work on the company’s new developments. As result, we have more than 650 own developed products – intruder & fire alarm devices. This is how we succeed in answering the constantly growing needs of our customers and preserving our serious positions in this dynamic market. We continue to invest in new developments and innovations of existing products and solutions.

a&s Adria: How has your company dealt with the effects of the pandemic during these two years? What did you have to undertake to keep your business going and employees safe?

Madjarova: We have succeeded and we continue to succeed in this situation! Of course, it was extremely difficult to find the balance between company and business results and our team’s health and safety. We had to implement quickly a completely different organization of working and production processes. For us, the pandemic had a positive impact – the team became more motivated and I am proud to say that in the last 2 years we have managed to develop a number of new products.

a&s Adria: Many producers and vendors are reporting a global shortage of micro-chips and problems with the transport of electronic parts, as well as an increase in pricing of energy and components. How do you, as a producer settled in Bulgaria, deal with these issues? Are you forced to postpone deliveries and increase the price of your products?

Madjarova: The situation is more than critical. We use over 4000 different components. There are between 200 and 500 parts in each of our products and if one is missing, the product cannot be produced. At the same time, one component cannot be replaced by another that you manage to find on the market – each one is specific, the software has been written for it and in order to change it, new development must be made. We are currently processing several products because we cannot find the necessary components in any way. We have an increase in costs by over 20% – mostly because of the components, but also because of the price of electricity, fuels, transport, but we can not pass it on to customers. Everything made of plastic or metal has risen permanently, and we use them in almost all products. The situation is quite absurd at the moment.

a&s Adria: Do you think that problems with manufacturing and transport from Asia will cause buyers to turn more to closer, European manufacturers such as yourself? Do you see this as an opportunity for Teletek to gain more market share?

Madjarova: I believe that more and more buyers will prefer proven and certified European manufacturers, not only because of the problem with the production and deliveries but mainly of the quality of the devices and systems. If a single device does not work properly or cause false alarms, it significantly increases the cost of replacement, maintenance, and seriously affects the image of the installer’s company. More and more installers and system integrators prefer reliable solutions from proven manufacturers. I think this is an opportunity not for Teletek only but for every company with high-quality products.

a&s Adria: What products from both intrusion detection and fire alarm product range would you select as the most sold ones and why is that?

Madjarova: Our addressable fire alarm systems – Simpo and Iris are the best sellers. Flexible, intelligent, EN54 certificated, the systems include a wide range of devices and have enhanced integration and networking capabilities to meet the needs of small to larger buildings and installations. For intruder alarm range is our Eclipse series with its wired and hybrid solutions. The additional option for work on a time schedule is great for offices and warehouses as it allows autonomous management of the system following a work schedule set in advance.

a&s Adria: Last year you marketed IRIS8 as the “most powerful and sophisticated intelligent addressable fire alarm panel in Teletek Electronics portfolio”. What features make it your flagship product?

Madjarova: IRIS8 is an expandable addressable fire alarm control panel. Intelligent and technically advanced, it has enhanced integration and networking capabilities to meet the current and future needs of small to larger buildings and installations. The initial purpose of iRIS8 is to be used for fire alarm warning but due to its flexible design, it can be modified to carry out many other functions like control and indication applications, with direct integration into intelligent buildings through MODBUS protocol. The available configuration varies from 1 to 8 detection loops. iRIS8 can network up to 64 panels, making it ideal for the largest sites including schools, hospitals, multi-site retail/supermarkets, critical infrastructure, and major commercial and industrial facilities. iRIS8 supports two protocols for communication in order to provide a vast range of devices and cope with the most demanding projects. Combined with the modular structure and the networking features there is no project which can’t be realized with iRIS8.

a&s Adria: You also had some improvements in the latest IRIS/Simpo versions?

Madjarova: We are constantly working on improvements for Simpo and Iris. The latest versions have an addition of Mimic panel, serial connection of Evac panels, support of ESPA444 protocol, “Class Change” is now with the selectable tone, “Silence Sounder” can now be performed by zones using inputs, similar to Evac cycle the panel now have Alarm cycle (for voice evacuation purpose).

a&s Adria: “There is a transformation of the intruder alarm system from a traditional signaling device, to a much more interactive system,” said Omdia analyst, Anna Sliwon-Stewart. The development of enhanced connectivity options, from 2G to 4G and even 5G, alongside the integration of disparate systems, has enabled intruder alarm systems to be more than simply a security necessity. There is an increased demand for security systems to interact with each other across access control, video surveillance, and intruder devices (for instance, alarm triggering corresponding video footage). Do you offer or work on this new generation of intruder alarm systems?

Madjarova: Currently we are testing a new protocol for our Eclipse series and new wireless series PAX which we are planning to launch within H1 2022. Both series in combination with Observer software that allows the integration of third-party video cameras and video verification by both an intruder and fire alarms will be the best solution for any medium to large site. We continue to develop a brand new wireless solution, a new mobile application, and cloud-based services.

a&s Adria: In November, you have released the Home ProTTEct mobile application. What is it intended for and what are its major features?

Madjarova: Home ProTTEct is a mobile application for management and monitoring of all the intruder alarm systems manufactured by Teletek Electronics: ECLIPSE and BRAVO series. The application is simple, user-friendly, and native, developed for both Android and iOS, in accordance with the latest requirements of both platforms. The main features of the Home ProTTEct are Remote System control – user can Arm and Disarm his system/s remotely; Multi-system control – the application can manage multiple systems; System status indication – the user can see the last event and the alarm status in the system list of the application; System sharing– a user can share his system by generating a QR code through the Home ProTTEct app, so another user can add this system as well;  Partial arming – the user can also set the system in two different partial arm states – Stay or Sleep Arm; Detector management – the user can manage(enable/disable) the detectors/zones of the system when needed; Push notifications in case of any event in the system; Alarm snooze algorithm, etc. The application supports two methods for adding a new system – Manual – by entering your user credentials manually and by scanning a QR code – the code is generated by the Ajax SP Server (Cloud). We continue to work on the development of the application and we will add new features by the end of 2022.

a&s Adria: You also offer a range of other software. What are they used for?

Madjarova: We have several software solutions:

  • ProsTE, a software package for programming of Teletek Electronics intruder and fire alarm panels. The software allows fast and user-friendly programming.
  • Observer – software for local monitoring of Teletek Electronics addressable Fire Alarm Systems – Iris, Iris Pro, and Simpo and Intruder Alarm Systems – Eclipse and Bravo. The software also allows remote access, administration, and video verification of the connected systems.
  • Guard View is centralized monitoring software compatible with all popular alarm receivers and support communication formats like DSC SurGard, Electronics Line, SIA/ Contact ID, LARS, KP Electronics, FSK, Enigma, and others. This software is dedicated to the security companies that provide services like monitoring security systems.

a&s Adria: What European and international standards are your products in compliance with? And what is the scope of those certificates?

Madjarova: We stand out with the high and consistent quality of our products. They meet the EN54 and EN50131 standards and are audited every year by authorized laboratories. We offer not just a range of products, but complete solutions – from alarm systems for the home to high-technology integrated systems for large buildings. Teletek Electronics’ products fully comply with the European and International Standards. As proof of its high manufacturing quality, the Company was also awarded ISO 9001:2015, issued by the authorized body SGS.

a&s Adria: Teletek has many successful projects across a lot of vertical markets. Can you present some of your most complex and representative case studies in the last couple of years?

Madjarova: We are proud that over a million buildings worldwide are protected by our systems. Our technology is used in places like the Parliament of Moldova, City hall of Lisbon, Piraeus Banк- headquarter and branches in Greece; Lufthansa Technik Sofia base, the building of the Defense Ministry and the NATO’s headquarters in Sofia, The Maakri – Kvartal complex in Estonia’s capital Tallinn, Vila Galé Hotels – Portugal; Regalia Gold Hotel – Nha Trang, Vietnam, etc.

a&s Adria: What global trends will define the fire alarm and intrusion detection industry in years ahead and what can we expect from Teletek when it comes to new technologies and opening new markets and offices?

Madjarova: We live in the era of fast-developing high technologies, particularly in the field of electronics. One of the most important technological trends is the integration of all security systems (intruder alarm systems, fire alarm systems, access control, video surveillance, etc.) and the potential for connecting with other building systems in order to give the customer a single system for simplified management of several subsystems. Other trends are moving towards hybrid and wireless solutions, mobile connectivity, communication modules, automatization, Internet of Things. Security systems integration, smart home, and home automation are hot topics, they allow the customer to manage with their mobile phone the alarm and other systems in the home, such as the heating, the electricity, the lightning. We continue to develop high-performance products and solutions, combining our profound technological experience, strong production capacity with the latest trends, and the energy and passion of our people.

a&s Adria: Your opinion on the Adriatic region security market, are there enough projects and investments to recover the market from the pandemic? What are your plans for Southeast Europe?

Madjarova: Adriatic Region is a fast-changing market with stable growth in the field of security technologies. Until recently, the region was highly price-oriented and the price was a leading factor in choosing a security system. With the entry of foreign investors and large investment projects in construction, the market is changing. Factors such as quality, reliability, certification, the manufacturer are leading in choosing a system. The entry of more complex and intelligent systems on the Adriatic market requires training and development of knowledge of installers and technicians. Part of our policy in the region is to help our partners and their clients with training and qualifications. I believe the investments in the construction business, along with expertise, experience, and knowledge of the installers, will lead to steady growth in the security market over the next few years.

6 key trends that define today’s intercoms

Intercoms are important devices that control access to buildings. Overtime, they have evolved into advanced devices that meet end users’ various needs. This note identifies some of the latest trends in intercoms.

Intercoms are an important part of a building’s security. They may be overlooked compared to video surveillance and access control, yet they are no less important. In fact, according to Grand View Research, the global video intercom devices market size was valued at US$17.82 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 12.8 percent from 2019 to 2025.

More and more, intercom solutions have evolved into more than just mere indoor and outdoor stations where the visitor initiates a call and the resident presses a button to let them in. Remote management and integration with other systems are now possible, thanks in large part to intercoms’ migration to IP. Below we identify some of the latest trends in intercoms.

Video-based

Video intercoms have become more prevalent compared to their audio counterparts. “Video-based intercoms are the future. With IP, you have features like HD, incredible audio quality and a huge range of integration options. HD video intercoms are already being widely used in both residential and commercial property,” said Tomas Vystavel, CPO of 2N.
Yet, that is not to say audio intercoms have become obsolete. In fact, there is still a significant segment of the market that uses audio intercoms. It all depends on the application for which the intercom is used. “Audio-based intercoms are high in demand in places where communication and announcements are critical. For example, in the educational space where classroom communication and general announcements are vital to a school functioning, or in hospitals where nurses and patients must be able to communicate,” said Brad Kamcheff, Marketing Manager of Aiphone.

Control from anywhere

Control from anywhere has become a major trend in intercom solutions. “Control from anywhere – enterprise solutions are getting popular where servers (control systems) are placed in locations with redundancy. Cloud based intercom systems will be the future,” said Arya Varma, MD of TKH Security & Airport Solutions Asia.
“Remote access and monitoring are without a doubt the biggest trends from the past few years, as it allows constant eyes on a facility. These abilities are especially in demand when it comes to federal or government buildings where entire divisions might be offsite, due to the pandemic,” Kamcheff said. “For example, if a visitor accesses the building and uses an intercom to call the office, it is immediately rerouted to the individual working remotely with no lapse in communication. This seamless connectivity directly improves the visitor, or customer experience. This also gives the appearance the building is more occupied than it seems, therefore also acting as a crime deterrent.”

Mobile applications 

Closely related to control from anywhere is the use of mobile devices for control and management. “If you’re at work, for example, but you’re having food or packages delivered to your residence, you can remotely allow access to whomever needs it,” Kamcheff said. “Another benefit of mobile applications is they allow for easier turnover in multi-tenant or condo facilities. Facility management will only have to reset the software for the unit’s door station and remove, or give, access to those who require a change. There is no need to cancel key cards or worry about returns or copies.”

Intercoms in the post-pandemic era

Integration with other security systems such as video surveillance has also become more common. When integrated with video surveillance, for example, unauthorized or suspicious persons can be identified, and an alarm can be sent. “Already intercom integration with various access control and video management solution is a must for most of the projects. Integration with VMS for video analytics is already happening,” Varma said.

Wireless

Conventionally, IP intercoms are connected by Ethernet cables. This can be made wireless by Wi-Fi. Further, cellular technologies such as 4G and even 5G will also become more dominant. “More than wireless intercom, 4G- or 5G-based intercom communication will get popular when data transfer gets cheaper, locations are remote and connectivity by cable is challenge. This trend is not really visible now but will happened in future,” Varma said.

Disease control and prevention

Intercoms have also evolved to suit users’ pandemic needs. For example, they’ve become more contactless and can now play a role in occupancy management.

Verticals suited

Needless to say, intercoms are commonly seen in apartment and multi-tenant buildings. But they can benefit the commercial sector as well.

“Intercoms can be beneficial to nearly all commercial industries, including the educational, office and medical sectors,” Kamcheff said. “For example, a government building can utilize the remote monitoring capabilities of a video intercom to answer call requests from onsite visitors, while staff might be offsite. A hospital can deploy an intercom to improve patient/staff communication, and to eliminate excess room visits. For example, a nurse can use a video intercom to interact with a patient who might be sick with COVID-19 and answer questions they have without having to take unnecessary chances by entering a room. A school can use an intercom to communicate with students, guiding them through proper steps before entering a facility, such as a reminder to take a temperature or wear a face mask.”

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