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Equip glass doors with the right electronic access control without disrupting aesthetics

London, September 2021 – As facility managers, designers and building specifiers will attest, it can be challenging to find the right electronic access solution for a glass door. When glass is the focal point of an entrance design, cabling is not an option. Matching appropriate devices to the opening for a meeting room, office, treatment suite or any other glass door often involves compromises. Organizations may not find their ideal combination of security level, convenience, design and functionality.

But this need not be the case, because battery powered access control is now available in multiple styles and formats. Such devices can fit almost any type of glass door, cable- and wire-free. A minimal footprint ensures they leave the door’s aesthetic as it was designed.

Already trusted in multiple settings, and for all security levels, Aperio® door devices are built to integrate with almost any access system. These wireless locks work seamlessly with systems from over 100 OEMs — and counting.

Aperio offers end-users the flexibility to affordably expand or modify an access system’s coverage. If needs change at a facility — say, meeting rooms are fitted with new glass doors — it’s quick and easy for an installer to fit Aperio locks and integrate them online with the main control panel.

A choice of devices to match needs to the glass door — without disrupting design
For simplicity in fitting to almost any interior glass door, the battery powered Aperio C100 Cylinder combines with a range of locksets to add powerful access control which is easy to integrate with any new or existing system.

The Aperio H100 Handle packs the power and flexibility of access control into an award-winning, low profile, wireless handle. Anywhere it is possible to replace an existing DIN, SCAN or FIN standard format lever, an H100 can easily be fitted and integrated with the access system.

A third option, the E100 Escutcheon brings full-powered, feature-rich access control to any higher security glass door such as a boardroom or a treatment suite with valuable equipment. Privacy functions, and the option to add a PINpad for multi-factor authentication, are also available with the Aperio E100.

Users open all doors, including Aperio wireless controlled doors, with the same credential. Aperio is compatible with almost any standard RFID technology, including iCLASS® and MIFARE®, as well as secure mobile access with Seos®.

In corporate headquarters, commercial properties, healthcare premises and many more settings, all over the world, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has the experience in providing modern architectural security solutions for glass with a contemporary aesthetic.

Because Aperio devices operate cable-free at the door — communicating with a central system securely over the air via wireless hubs in the case of an online integration — they can be fitted without disrupting an interior design, however minimalist.

To learn more about Aperio wireless access control solutions for glass doors, download a short guide at https://campaigns.assaabloyopeningsolutions.eu/hubfs/aperio/Standalone%20files/SCREEN_AA_Aperio_Glassdoors_Flyer_08_2021_ENG_EMEIA.pdf

Connect2B hosted a webinar Cyber Security Best Practices for Oil and Gas Industry

On Thursday, September 02, Anna Prudnikova and Ena Kurtović, Secura B.V. company representatives, delivered a presentation on cyber security practices in the oil and gas industry.

The presenters focused on cyber security in the oil and gas industry from a compliance point of view and reflected on the current State-of-the-Art approaches.

In addition, Anna and Ena discussed how the compliance could be combined and strengthen by technical security assessment to get into complete control.
Finally, Anna wrapped up with a case study example elaborating on how they approached the challenge of assessing cyber security in a major oil company.

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrvRIx9Lz8k

a&s Adria Viber Community Now Goes an Extra Mile in Linking the Industry Professionals

a&s Adria magazine, the professional magazine dedicated to security, IoT, ICT, mobility, automation, and smart solutions industry professionals in the Adriatic region and beyond, has launched a dedicated a&s Adria Viber Community platform to further streamline networking in the community of users and businesses.

a&s Adria Viber Community offers a messaging system in which superadministrators and administrators can send messages in order to provide support for advertising one’s company and its products within the Community. If a user wants to make an announcement or advertise a product, they can contact a&s Adria Viber Community admin team to get it done on their behalf.

This means that professional administrators will be in charge of advertisements. If a user has entered an advertising contract or agreement, their ad will be posted in the community and made easily visible to all members.

To provide an all-around safe and secure user experience, all Community members’ phone numbers are hidden. Members can only chat directly and privately with hidden-number chats. At the same time, all new members can see the chat history and join the conversation easily.

Users are reminded to invite their partners to join the community and improve their networking and business opportunities ahead of the Summit which takes place on 13 and 14 October 2021 in Belgrade.

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REDSCAN Pro, A Smart Approach to Advanced Detection

When designing and implementing smart solutions, it is essential that credible triggers can be created to allow accurate and relevant actions to be generated. If detection devices do not have high levels of catch performance coupled with a good degree of resilience to nuisance activations, the system will inevitably struggle to deliver the performance users expect from their investment. While a stable and efficient system generates a good return on investment, a system which suffers with false positives or which misses events can quickly become an expensive mistake.

The first thing to ensure is the detection device has been specifically designed for use in high risk applications, and is offered by a manufacturer with a credible record in the intruder detection sector. While it is relatively easy to manufacture detection sensors, it is not a simple task to produce one which is both accurate and stable. More importantly, it is critical that detectors can be installed and configured with ease to ensure correct operation.

OPTEX has optimised its LiDAR technology detection devices for security applications, and has included a number of features to ensure correct installation and configuration. The REDSCAN Pro range offers both accuracy and stability, along with flexibility when it comes to mounting the units, which can be configured for detection on both horizontal and vertical planes.

The benefits of ONVIF compliant REDSCAN PRO LiDAR sensors
ONVIF is a well-known and established standard for IP cameras, but less so when it comes to sensors. Our new REDSCAN Pro LiDAR series is ONVIF Profile S compliant, and here we explain what this means and the benefits that can be realised when connected to a networked security system.

Since its foundation in 2008, the ONVIF organisation continued to grow as the need of interoperability between IP devices has constantly increased. Over the years, seven different ONVIF Profiles – A, C, D, G, M, S, & T- were created to standardise interface between IP-based physical security products in different categories such as video streaming, access control, meta data, edge storage and retrieving devices etc. The organisation now counts over 20,000 conformant products and our REDSCAN Pro LiDAR series are a recent addition to the list.

With the increase of OPTEX IP detection sensors being implemented in complex network security systems, it was important for us to look at using standard communication protocols rather than proprietary. ONVIF compliance makes the integration of our LiDARs with a security system far easier, and gives more flexibility to the customer as it means they are not locked in a specific system.

What is ONVIF Profile S
ONVIF Profile S specifies a set of IP video streaming features that must be supported by a conformant device. The inclusion of the assistance camera in the REDSCAN Pro LiDARs
opened up the potential for OPTEX to utilise this open standard – not only for streaming the video, but also for alarm transmission. The added bonus being that the 180-degree assistance camera utilised to enhance the setup procedure, can also be streamed directly back to the Video Management System (VMS) for maintenance checks, ease of setup, and even as a way of verifying genuine or nuisance alarms.

How are the REDSCAN PRO alarm events passed on?
The REDSCAN Pro alarms are configured in the sensor unit prior to connecting to the VMS. There are six ONVIF digital inputs available to us, and any of the RLS-Pro alarms events can be configured to each of these inputs – alarm zones, trouble events, tamper, device monitoring – in any combination. Please note that some VMS platforms may not support as many as six ONVIF inputs on their side.

How is the camera module managed?
The video stream will be discovered as part of the ONVIF discovery process – just like with any other ONVIF-compliant video camera and can be used for set up and event analysis.

How are users managed?
Within the REDSCAN Pro, multiple ONVIF user profiles can be configured, to enable the three main ONVIF roles – Administrator, Operator and User. These user profiles are entirely independent from the REDSCAN user profiles, allowing for full flexibility in configuration.

Which VMS platforms are integrated so far?
Currently our REDSCAN Pro LiDARs are integrated with Genetec Security Center, Milestone XProtect, and Panasonic Insight, with many more in the pipeline.

How can REDSCAN Pro be integrated using ONVIF protocol?
Integration via ONVIF is simplified for VMS and PSIM providers, with a simple SDK containing all the required information available from the OPTEX Technical team.

For the details please contact to: optex@optex.com.pl; www.optex-europe.com.

Networked Fire Systems – What to Consider?

The demands on today’s fire systems have never been greater, but not all panels are created equal, which can make choosing the right solution a challenge.

Many fire panels are relied upon to alert people to real and potential emergencies, to control evacuation procedures and to reduce the number of false alarms. They are also required to control the release of suppressants, operate smoke control systems, manage the closure and release of fire doors, link to graphical control systems and interact with building management systems.
The demand for fire panels to do all this – and more – over larger and more complicated sites, as part of a fire network, is increasing. And with this requirement come important questions, such as:
– Are the panels quick and easy to set up as a network?
– Will the network speed/performance, over a large area, be compromised?
– Will the network be easy to use and maintain?
– Will it be easy to expand the system?

Flexible system architecture
A networked fire alarm system communicates data between all panels/network nodes on a site, allowing for greater control over the fire safety of the entire building. Good network design will distribute the fire panels throughout the site, instead of having to take all the detection circuits back to a single point. Using a true peer-to-peer system, information from any input or output device can be passed over the network and displayed on any control panel.

The inter-connection of fire alarm control panels over a proprietary network is well established, allowing many panels, often sited in physically different locations, to communicate between each other using a two-core cable (or fire resistant, two-core, screened twisted pair cable depending on your local legislation). Information from any one panel can be accessed from all other panels in a network, allowing the user to access all the information on the system from any panel.

Speed of the system
In large, complex sites, as the number of panels and input and output options on a network increase, some systems can slow down dramatically, seriously compromising safety and reliability. Both EN54-13 and UL864 specify maximum times for relaying signals around the network. For example, the standard EN 54-13:2005 (E) 4.3.2.1 states that “a fire alarm condition on Control and Indicating Equipment (CIE) shall be indicated on the main CIE within 20 seconds.”
Advanced’s networks allow the inter-connection of up to 200 panels (nodes) in a fault-tolerant configuration. The maximum cable length between nodes is 1.5km, with a total loop length of 20km. The network is capable of withstanding a single fault between nodes without loss of communications to any single panel. This is all achieved using standard two-core, fire-resistant cable.
There’s little point in setting a 60-second acknowledgement time if your network takes 15 seconds to process inputs, as that’s 25 per cent of the time available. The typical delay on an Advanced Ad-NeT+ 50 panel network, for each panel to indicate a fire from any zone, is less than one second, and it’s just 3.5 seconds for a full 200 panel system.

Network, design and composition
Networks can be built using standard fire cable or fibre optics and often need to cover huge distances. The network design therefore needs to be resilient and function reliably in a dynamic fire situation, where increased network traffic, higher voltages and currents, as well as changing environmental conditions, can be challenging. EN54-13 approved systems are designed and tested to continuously monitor network activity and ensure they perform in a fire situation, so are worth seeking for added peace of mind, especially on larger sites.

Operation of the system
Large fire alarm systems can feature control panels on different floors or in different areas of a building, with each panel controlling and monitoring devices in the area to which it is designated. It’s therefore critical to choose a flexible solution that can be configured to report the status of other panels in the system, if required.
A networked fire alarm system enables the user to access information from any panel on a network or from a central location. This overall system view saves those charged with maintaining these systems from having to visit multiple physical locations.

Scalability and cause and effect
A truly scalable fire network will allow different cabling typologies suitable for sites of various sizes, with a vast choice of cause and effect options. Networks designed within buildings generally use standard fire-resistant copper cable. However, as buildings are increasingly networked, fibre optic cable has become the preferred medium.
The nature or purpose of a building area also requires consideration. For example, detectors will be grouped to allow appropriate alarm annunciation, so systems need to provide enough zones. Depending on the size of the site, a fire alarm network may have multiple panels, hundreds of zones and thousands of devices. Therefore, the need for sophisticated cause and effect and intuitive, easy programming of rules becomes crucial.

Conclusion
In complex buildings, the fire system needs to work quickly and reliably, and process large numbers of changing signals in the event of a fire. On larger sites, seconds count and fast systems are highly valuable in maximising the time for verification, escape and firefighting.
When selecting the most appropriate networked fire system, it’s important to ask:
– Can information be displayed clearly and logically across the whole site?
– Is the system truly scalable?
– Is it easy to program and maintain, and can it easily be expanded in future?
– Will the system perform correctly and are its cause and effect capabilities adequate?
– Does the network offer appropriate levels of reliability in the event of a fire or fault?

 

“Big 3” account for 1/3 of the market for video surveillance software

Genetec, Milestone Systems and Motorola Solutions have grown to become the “big 3” suppliers of video surveillance software, video analytics and managed services. According to a new report from Novaira Insights, the global market for video surveillance software and managed services was worth $2.2 billion in 2020 with around 69% of this outside China.

However, the supply base outside China is very different to that of the Chinese domestic market. The world excluding China is served, not only by the big 3, but also by a multitude of other international suppliers, each with a small market share of less than 3%. In comparison, China is served by domestic suppliers like Hikvision, Dahua and “AI unicorns” like Sensetime and Megvii.

The report, “The world market for video surveillance hardware and software”, shows that, outside China, the market for of video surveillance software and managed services continued to grow slightly in 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic. Growth In the Americas was highest. Here, revenues from video surveillance software and managed services grew 8.8% in 2020. Many end-users took advantage of facilities being closed to upgrade their software. This focus on upgrading software led to end-users re-evaluating their entire back-end architectures. This resulted in greater use of cloud in architectures and increased spending on software managed services. These factors contributed to an acceleration in the proportion of revenues from recurring spending. The report forecasts high average annual growth of 12.1% in the world excluding market from 2020 to 2025.

According to Jon Cropley, principal analyst at Novaira Insights, “Genetec, Milestone and Motorola grew their combined share of the world excluding China market for video surveillance software and managed services to 33% in 2020. Software continues to be a key differentiator in video surveillance system functionality and will continue to offer these and other suppliers high revenue growth opportunities in future years. Furthermore, the bounds of what is classified as video surveillance software continues to expand with additional and sometimes specialist functionality brought about by integrations of video analytics and other sensors”.

Video surveillance market makes quick recovery to $24 billion in 2021

The global video surveillance market revenues are set to reach $24 bn by the end of 2021 according to Omdia’s latest Video Surveillance and Analytics Intelligence Database.

This marks a quick recovery for the video surveillance market as demand that was suppressed in 2020 will return and revenues will be bolstered by projects that were postponed in 2020 due to Covid getting the greenlight in 2021. Omdia forecasts that total video surveillance market revenues will grow to $31.9bn by 2025 with a total CAGR of 7.1% between 2020-2025.

Thermal body temperature solutions
According to the analysts, the size of the thermal body temperature solutions market has rapidly grown to $1.3 bn globally in 2020. Driven by Covid-19 precautions, this technology has been adopted by several regions, in particular China, East Asia, India and the Middle East. However, without the growth in thermal body temperature solutions, the global video surveillance equipment market declined 3.8% globally in 2020

Despite being a driving growth factor in 2020, Omdia forecasts the thermal body temperature solutions market will decline rapidly in 2021 to just $137 million, an 89.8% decline, ultimately limiting the overall video market surveillance market growth.

Various factors increase average selling prices
Omdia expects average selling prices of video surveillance equipment to increase in the short term as US-China geopolitical tension and supply chain constraints from the Covid-19 pandemic increases pressure of vendor margins.

In recent years US-China geopolitical tensions within the video surveillance industry have escalated. The initial NDAA and blacklisting of Hikvision, Dahua and Huawei within the US is being augmented by new FCC regulations.

Oliver Philippou, Research Manager – Physical Security at Omdia commented: “The semiconductor shortfall driven by geopolitics and Covid impact has affected all industries, and video surveillance is no exception. This disparity between supply and demand is expected to last until mid-2022.

Longer term Omdia expects that there will be a greater adoption of the network camera products using AI deep learning acceleration and inference at the endpoint. This will result in higher average prices of network cameras.

Chinese impact on market revenues
The Chinese video surveillance market is estimated to have grown 6.4% in 2020 compared to the global average of 2.2%. This growth is mainly attributed to the thermal body temperature solution. The market excluding such solution is estimated to have decline by 0.8%. As such, China now accounts for 50% of the global market revenues. However, a combination of Covid-19 and the completion of Xue Liang programme has resulted in declining government investment in video surveillance in China. Even so, the government investment will continue grow, all be it at a slower rate.

Tommy Zhu, Senior Analyst – Physical Security at Omdia commented: “One of the major factors that drove the China’s market growth in the past few years was government investment. Although the year of 2020 marks the completion of Xue Liang programme, the government will continue to enhance the construction of Safe China during its 14th Five-Year plan. In addition, as China is rolling out its trillions of dollars investment in new infrastructure construction, the demand for video surveillance equipment is expected to continue to grow. Besides, China’s ambitions to accelerate the transformation to a digital economy will boost the investment in both public and private sectors.”

 

 

 

Konica Minolta’s Mx6 series and MOBOTIX 7 platform again SYSS certified

The manufacturer-independent SySS GmbH has tested and certified the security of the MOBOTIX 7 intelligent video platform and MOBOTIX Mx6 security cameras. As a result, the leading institute for penetration tests in Germany has confirmed the best possible cybersecurity of Konica Minolta’s MOBOTIX products series.

During the tests, hardware and software components are subjected to simulated hacker attacks in several scenarios. These correspond to the current cyber attacks, which have recently led to data tapping and data hijacking worldwide. The testers of SySS GmbH are familiar with the recent attack methods on IT systems and research how to prevent the intrusion into digital infrastructures. With this exclusive know-how, SySS GmbH tests IT landscapes and looks for weaknesses and security vulnerabilities.

“The renewal of the SySS certificate for the MOBOTIX 7 platform and the Mx6 camera series, which both are part of Konica Minolta video solution services portfolio, confirms our high standards in terms of security. We only offer our customers video solution services that provide the best possible protection – not only for people, facilities, goods, grounds, or buildings but also for the data that our recordings collect,” said Shintaro Inoue, Head of Video Solutions Services, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe.

The MOBOTIX 7 platform and the Mx6 camera series are among the market-leading systems in IoT camera applications. They are appreciated worldwide for their robustness, durability, and energy-efficient solutions. Despite the decentralised approach, the system is ONVIF and H.264 compliant.

ASSA ABLOY sells its Nordic locksmith business CERTEGO to Nalka Invest

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to sell its Nordic locksmith business CERTEGO to Nalka Invest, which invests in small- and medium-sized businesses primarily in the Nordic region.

CERTEGO is a market-leading locksmith and security solutions installation business in the Nordic region. It provides planning, installation and managing of mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic security solutions for customers across multiple verticals. CERTEGO has a network of around 70 locations with some 1,200 employees in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark. The impact from the divestment on ASSA ABLOY external sales is around SEK 1.5 bn.

“Recent trends in the security solutions installation market, including the growing need to offer a comprehensive range of different solutions, has led us to reconsider the merits of continued ownership of CERTEGO. We have concluded that a divestment would allow EMEIA to focus resources in its core business. I am confident that Nalka Invest will take CERTEGO to the next level as part of their business transformation and wish them and the CERTEGO team every success in their future endeavors,” says Neil Vann, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of EMEIA Division.

The transaction will have a positive effect on ASSA ABLOY´s operating margin going forward. The divestment will result in a capital loss and exit costs amounting to approximately MSEK 200.

The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions and is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021.

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