When it first opened on 14 June 1998, the Storebælt link, which consists of a rail tunnel and road bridge, was the longest in the world at 18 kms, and today the bridge and the toll operation ensures the smooth and efficient movement of up to 56,000 vehicles a day.
G4S manages the toll operation of the bridge which connects Zealand to Funen. The toll plaza has 12 lanes on the westbound side and 10 lanes on the eastbound. These are all located in Zealand. Drivers from Zealand go through the plaza before crossing and those driving from Funen make their payment once across.
“When a driver has difficulty making a payment or if there is a technical issue, G4S team members led by our traffic manager, are on hand to talk remotely to the driver using a voice link,” said Brian Zimmerman, the department manager at the Great Belt Bridge for G4S. “We can also turn on the video monitoring in any particular lane so we can see the payment machine and help the person remotely, so there is no need to go to the lane in person.”
The operation has changed substantially over the last three years, with the implementation of a new technology system, which G4S has worked with A/S Storebælt to ensure it works accurately. This is part of A/S Storebælt’s digitalisation strategy to improve the safety and security of drivers and employees alike. It has transformed the safety and physicality of the working conditions for G4S professionals, who prior to this system’s operation, could walk up to 12 kms in an 8-hour shift, helping drivers with their payments.
The combination of skilled G4S employees and the technology provided by A/S Storebælt, means that up to 6,000 vehicles per hour can pass through the toll plaza. The record for a single hour is 5,600 vehicles.
“We’ve worked hard to deliver excellent customer service. Technological advances have brought great health and safety benefits to our employees by removing the need for them to physically be at the plaza. Previously this work was extremely strenuous and the improvements have increased the well being of G4S employees,” said Brian Zimmerman, the department manager at the bridge for G4S.
“This is testament to the commitment of the team to build a partnership of trust and respect with our customer,” said Julian Rudland, Director of Manned Service for G4S in Denmark, commenting on the operation and on the extension of the contract. “We are completely focused on 100% cooperation, working hand-in-hand at all times with the Storebælt team to ensure that any operational issues are solved quickly and we provide a very high standard of service.”
The latest year end financial results for Securitas AB demonstrate a strong and transformative year for the organisation, with record level operating results and the highest operating margin in more than a decade.
Commenting on these latest figures, the company’s President and CEO, Magnus Ahlqvist, said, “Our strategy, investments and actions are starting to pay off and resulting in increasing profitability in all business segments.” He believes that the strong cash flow generation has contributed to reduced leverage and a solid financial position at the year end, preparing the company for the closure of the Stanley Security acquisition.
Real sales growth
The company has finalised two transformation programmes and has achieved costsaving targets in key areas and good benefit realisation in North America towards the end of the year, all of which, Ahlqist suggests, positions the company with a stronger foundation to enhance client value and drive operating margin improvement.
“We finished the year with 4 percent organic sales growth in the quarter and full year. The conditions in the business environment improved gradually during the year, with good commercial activity across all business segments while growth was hampered in North America due to reduced corona-related extra sales and the previously announced contract losses.
Sales of security solutions and electronic security showed real sales growth of 8 percent in 2021, representing 22 percent of Group sales. We saw improved growth in the fourth quarter despite challenges related to component shortages,” commented Magnus Ahlqvist.
“The operating result for the Group, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, increased by 15 percent in the fourth quarter and by 28 percent for the full year. The operating margin improved to 5.9 percent in the quarter and to 5.6 percent for 2021,” he confirmed.
Transformational acquisition for leadership position
At the end of 2021, Securitas took a significant step in its strategy to pursue growth through technology with the agreement to acquire Stanley Security. “This is a transformative acquisition, which we expect will lead to significant added commercial growth and a substantial operating margin improvement over time,” said Ahlqvist.
Building a “new Securitas”
Going into 2022, the company is preparing to close the acquisition of Stanley Security. The integration has started and is well on track, according to Ahlqvist. “We are continuing to execute on our transformation programs in Europe and Ibero-America, which are developing according to plan. The transformation programme in North America was successfully finalised in 2021 and we see positive impacts on our operations and the operating margin at the end of 2021 with further opportunity going into 2022.”
“When Stanley is integrated and the transformation programs are fully implemented, we will have built a new Securitas – a modern, digitised and innovative security solutions partner for our clients with a structurally higher margin profile” concluded Magnus Ahlqvist in his closing statement.
Security has evolved with the pandemic. Video surveillance, for example, now has fever detection, mask detection and social distancing functions. Access control, meanwhile, now allows contact tracing if an infected individual has visited an end user entity.
In a similar vein, intercoms are also seeing new innovations in the wake of the pandemic. “Covid has unquestionably led to increased demand for intelligent access control solutions, including smart intercoms, because architects, planners and property managers are looking for ways to help occupiers maintain physical distancing and hygiene practices. The value of technology to manage access to buildings or floor levels for colleagues, invited guests and deliveries is becoming more widely recognized now,” said Tomas Vystavel, CPO of 2N.
That said, below we take a look at some of the new trends in intercoms that suit end user needs during and post-pandemic.
1. They are going contactless: Intercoms, like other security devices, are increasingly going contactless amid the pandemic. “In multi-tenant commercial buildings and residential spaces, there are major concerns of potential hotspots developing and spreading illness throughout the facility. This has prompted a migration to more touchless devices and sensors to help control resident and visitor traffic,” said Brad Kamcheff, Marketing Manager of Aiphone. “By installing an intercom equipped with a sensor, an individual can request access by simply gesturing in front of the device to initiate communication with the person inside. For a truly touchless experience, an electric hinge integrated into the door system eliminates the need to touch a door handle.”
2.They enable occupancy management: Limiting the number of people who can occupy an end user entity has become quite common amid the pandemic. Already, many security devices have occupancy management functions. Now intercoms can play a role in this regard, too.
“Video intercoms can be used to manage the number of people gathering in one space. For example, in an educational setting, it’s critical for campus staff to see how many people are requesting access at the door – as well as who is at the door. If a person is requesting access into a science laboratory where only limited occupancy is allowed, a video intercom provides a safe way to confirm there are not too many people entering at once,” Kamcheff said.
He added: “Through a video intercom, staff will be able to determine how many visitors might be accompanying a student requesting dormitory access, for example. Or a visitor to a medical center can be appropriately screened. For communal areas where employees and visitors might gather, such as lobbies, gyms and other recreational facilities, additional social distancing and occupancy management might be necessary—enabling staff to further leverage the capabilities of an IP intercom system.”
3. There is increased demand for audio intercoms between glass germ barriers: This is because people need the ability to be face-to-face on either side of the glass and properly hear each other. “Such barriers used to be fairly exclusive to ticket taking windows, but now we’re seeing glass germ barriers being installed in doctor’s offices, coffee houses, ski resorts and anywhere people need to be able to communicate safely through a barrier, without reducing the effectiveness of the barrier itself,” Kamcheff said.
Catering to users’ needs
There has also been a trend where intercoms are more and more designed to the specific needs of certain users. “Driving this change is a greater sensitivity and awareness that all systems are not the same and they do need to be tailored for individual customer needs. As such, we’re seeing architects and engineers request new solutions and technologies. This includes technologies, such as video intercoms that integrate with T-Coil features for the Deaf and hearing impaired. Additionally, a two-way video solution for those who use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate and request access, as well as updating stations to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),” Kamcheff said. Installation tips
Features aside, quality installation of intercoms isi also necessary to guarantee a good user experience. That said, there are certain things systems integrators should know when installing intercoms. According to Vystavel, SIs should focus on security, flexibility and convenience.
“On security, system integrators should look for excellent security standards, not just a good user experience. We have our own 2N operating system to provide users with the highest levels of security and personal data protection. By flexibility, I mean integration options, for example with VMS or home automation. We are seeing growing customer demand for this,” Vystavel said.
“And on convenience, integrators obviously favour solutions which make their life easier. 2N, for example, has introduced services to facilitate the easy integration and administration of our devices via the internet. We have also introduced a project configuration tool, 2N Project Designer, which is a step-by-step guide for our partners to help them put together a complete door communication and access control solution very simply. This can save significant amounts of their time when planning both commercial and residential projects,” Vystavel added.
Also, the SI should also keep the future in mind. “Working with the end user to determine their possible expansion needs gives them the ability to recommend a system with room to grow. We often see intercom systems installed from the beginning at full capacity, then after a few months, we receive a request for additional locations. This is frustrating for both the end user, who has a new system that’s no longer meeting needs, and the integrator who wants to serve their customer but can’t. When implementing an intercom, an integrator should fully understand the system capabilities and limitations so they don’t run into any issues that can be avoided,” Kamcheff said.
The global fire protection system market size is expected to reach USD 130.37 billion by 2030, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2022 to 2030. Increasing adoption of wireless technology in fire protection systems, growing human and property loss owing to fire breakouts, and stringent fire safety regulations are projected to fuel the market growth.
Technology enhancements
Increasing implementation of building safety codes and renovation projects is also anticipated to be a major factor influencing the market growth. The application and usage of fire protection systems are anticipated to increase continuously with the developments of commercial entities and corporations. Furthermore, technology enhancements such as extinguishing technology based on mist and products such as laser optical/infrared smoke detectors, alarms with embedded voice evacuation announcements, hypoxic air fire suppression systems, and wireless fire alarm systems are expected to gain traction in the market globally.
Integration an opportunity
The growing trend of integrating fire alarm and detection systems with building automation systems offers vast growth opportunities to the market. Connectivity with building automation systems is increasingly becoming a major feature of fire protection systems in commercial, industrial, and residential applications. This can be attributed to the fact that such integration allows for the development of systems that are capable of sharing and gathering data, which can help in alerting individuals about fire safety issues in the premises. A notable rise in investments in smart building automation technologies across several regions is expected to lead to new opportunities for building automation systems in the industrial and commercial sectors.
Unregulated and untapped markets
Consumers in developed regions such as Europe and North America have seen a steady rise in demand over the past few years, and the growth trend is also projected to continue over the next few years. However, a lack of stringent regulations and the high cost of advanced fire protection systems have kept the markets in emerging countries largely untapped. Nevertheless, improving economic conditions in countries, including Brazil and India, are anticipated to boost the demand for fire protection systems over the forecast period.
Infrastructural development activities across the Asia Pacific region owing to the rising demand for new transport and utility infrastructure will drive the demand. The high rate of urbanization is placing increased pressure on under-invested, weak city infrastructure. The consecutive rise in focus on new residential and infrastructural development projects is expected to propel the demand for fire protection systems across this region; thus, such factors are fueling the market growth.
Key players
Key players in this market and named in the report include companies such as, Honeywell International, Inc., Johnson Controls, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Gentex, Siemens, Robert Bosch, Halma and Eaton.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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:
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.
