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One tool to streamline collaboration and speed up door specification

London, August 2024 – In any construction project, meticulous recording and management of door hardware is critical —although often prone to human error. What if there was a way to harness digital technology to fulfil this crucial requirement in a dependable, efficient, agile way?

Located in several cities around India, Edifice Consultants Pvt Ltd. specializes in designing climate-responsive architectural structures that harmonize with their surroundings. Each project undertaken reflects Edifice’s collaborative ethos and dedication to enhance the immediate environment, while fostering the well-being of building users, local residents, and the landscape.

Edifice’s work across commercial, residential, industrial and public service sectors has received multiple prestigious awards*. Designing buildings for so many segments and industries requires broad and deep knowledge of complex standards and regulations. The experience and expertise of ASSA ABLOY has proved invaluable.

Efficient, accurate specification with Openings Studioä
To streamline door specification, Edifice require digital software which can cut manual mistakes and maintain the process’s accuracy, which is essential to efficient building design.

Their chosen solution — Openings Studioä — takes a rigorous approach, speeding up specification iterations to condense the revision cycle, improve time management and help hit Edifice’s ambitious project timelines.

To date ASSA ABLOY has provided Edifice with solutions for more than 750 fire-rated and non-fire doors, via the Openings Studio plugin for AutodeskÒ Revit®. These include doors and door hardware suited to data centre deployment, among them mechanical mortise locks, exit devices, door closers and master-keying solutions from ASSA ABLOYs portfolio of trusted brands such as Yale and Sargent.

Collaborating for transparency and project efficiency

An industry-leading specification software tool and BIM plugin, Openings Studio integrates with design software to create and visualize openings for complete door, frame and hardware schedules and specifications. Its flexibility — and availability on multiple types of device — means all specification changes are incorporated quickly and transparently, helping project delivery dates to remain on target.

The Openings Studio environment also simplifies collaboration and data sharing among all project stakeholders. It helps manage openings over the full project lifecycle, from planning and estimation to installation and beyond.

For these reasons, Openings Studio is deployed all over the world as a specification and ordering tool for building projects. It can deliver detailed door solution specifications directly to popular packages such as Revit® and ARCHICAD®, drawing on a detailed database with colour, size, thickness and certifications for every product; as well as installation and compliance information, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and more.

With ongoing use throughout a building’s lifetime, Openings Studio maintains a unified digital thread which connects all project partners to eliminate the confusion which comes with stakeholders having to juggle multiple versions of documents.

“Openings Studio has always been helpful in projects,” explains Gaurav Nirmalkar, Designer at Edifice. “Personally, I have used it in three of the data centres and it never disappoints. The simple and crisp interface is a plus point.”

“Recording and management of door hardware is the most important thing in the construction industry. Openings Studio is a good choice for it.”

To learn more about ASSA ABLOY Openings Studioä, download a free Solution Guide at https://assaabloy.com/emeia-blueprint/en/documents/solutions/topics/bim-specification/downloads/AA_BIM_Awareness_Brochure_Screen_03_2023_FINAL.pdf

Attend the Largest Security Exhibition in Romania

Romanian Security Fair (RSF), organized by the Romanian Association for Security Technology, will take place between October 16-18, 2024 in the ROMEXPO Exhibition Center in Bucharest.

RSF’s 7th edition will take place in Pavilion B1, offering a total area of over 5.000 square meters for exhibition stands, conference areas and work- shops, media meetings or set up rooms for small business meetings.

“RSF 2024 gathers at the start more than 50 exhibiting companies from Romania and abroad, on a usable area of approximately 2.500 square meters. As in the previous edition, the exhibition will enjoy a modern space, at the highest international standards thanks to the excellent partnership and collaboration between ARTS and Romexpo… The world changes, evolves, security requirements also and obviously, in future editions we will have to consider more and more the new technologies that have definitively entered our field. I mean cyber security, artificial intelligence, multifunctional drones, secure high-speed telecommunications and much more,” said Liviu Mateescu, President of ARTS.

During the three days of the fair, several thousands of people, professionals in the field of private security, are expected to see and test the newest and performing anti-burglary, access control, fire detection and signaling, fire extinguishing systems, video surveillance, and not least mechanical and electromechanical security systems.

Register and get a free ticket at: https://www.romaniansecurityfair.eu/en/

German State Deploys Body Worn Cameras to Police

Motorola has signed a framework agreement with the Thuringian Ministry of the Interior to supply more than 1,200 VB400 body cameras to the police forces in Thuringia. The new devices will be used by police forces across the state to help front-line teams de-escalate potentially dangerous situations, support accountability and increase officer and public safety.

Thuringia’s Minister of the Interior, Georg Maier, handed over the first cameras to police officers from the Erfurt State Police Inspectorate at the start of the formal roll out this week.

“These body cameras won’t make the work of our police force any easier, but they will make it safer,” said Maier. “Not only do body cameras deter dangerous behavior, but video evidence helps to provide officials and communities with a more complete understanding of events.”

The cameras will be rolled out alongside Videomanager evidence management software, enabling officers to easily upload and securely store and manage video footage, organised by time, date and location as part of the force’s existing daily workflows.

The ministry of Thuringia awarded the contract to Motorola Solutions following a rigorous testing and competitive process to comply with high quality and regulatory requirements. The decision for the VB400 was based on performance, voice quality and the ability to customise pre- and post-recording functionality to help ensure incidents are captured from the start.

ASSA ABLOY digital access solution wins 2024 innovation award

London, August 2024 – The revolutionary approach to mobile access taken by ABLOY CUMULUS has been recognized by ISJ’s 2024 Leaders in Security Awards. ABLOY CUMULUS was named 2024 winner in the Innovation Initiative category, which recognizes a solution which may be “put together with ethical and sustainable considerations in mind, has a direct impact on operational outcomes, is flexible for users or facilitates collaboration”.*

ABLOY CUMULUS is a new keyless access solution, part of the Digital Access Solutions portfolio at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA. With CUMULUS, user mobile phones eliminate key management hassles, enabling authorizations to be issued and amended quickly and conveniently on a user’s smartphone. Their personalized, encrypted mobile credential unlocks any authorized ABLOY CUMULUS device, wherever it is located.

The ABLOY CUMULUS product range covers keyless access solutions. Native ABLOY CUMULUS devices are certified for outdoor use in even the harshest climates. The range includes a battery-powered padlock; a key deposit for accessing mechanical keys for e.g. maintenance purposes; and a robust new swing handle which brings mobile access to outdoor cabinets. In addition, the revolutionary CUMULUS Controller brings mobile unlocking via Bluetooth to any electric or electronic lock – from any brand, with compatible wiring.

This new solution helps businesses minimize costs and the security threats associated with lost keys or with the distribution and misuse of unauthorized credentials. Every locking device provides extensive audit trails to improve a business’ situational awareness. The system is used with a convenient mobile application and can administered using any integrated software tool, such as ASSA ABLOY Access.

Access management for anywhere

Because the solution requires no continuous network coverage – for either the locking device or the mobile phone – it operates in even the most demanding or remote locations. This gives new organizations the wide-ranging security and convenience benefits of a mobile access solution. For many such customers, until now, only key-based digital access or mechanical solutions have been suitable.

Like ASSA ABLOY’s other convenient mobile solutions, ABLOY CUMULUS makes access more fluid. Relying on the user’s smartphone for unlocking removes any need for physical key management. ABLOY CUMULUS is completely customizable: with modern APIs and SDKs for smartphone app development, the solution can become part of each customer’s individual needs in a way specific to their own organization. CUMULUS may also be managed with ASSA ABLOY Access.

Innovation through easier integration

“ABLOY CUMULUS was built API-first which means it is easy to integrate with various access management systems, booking or workflow management software, and much more,” explains Hanna Sillanpää, Head of ABLOY Digital Solutions Product Unit at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA. “This innovative approach is completely different to the typical method of developing access and security solutions. Our API-first approach, combined with SDKs and the portfolio of locking devices, enables CUMULUS to become part of our customers’ important business processes.”

The annual ISJ Leaders in Security Awards celebrate select pioneers and solution excellence across the industry. They are judged by a panel of senior experts from around the world. “We are thrilled to learn that a prestigious jury considered ABLOY CUMULUS, in their words, ‘a unique solution with a refined methodology that has been provided to proactively address not just immediate vulnerabilities and issues, but future challenges’.”

“With ABLOY CUMULUS, access changes from a security function to a powerful, reliable business enabler,” she adds. “If you can imagine it, ABLOY CUMULUS can help you do it, digitalizing your access to make it ready for what’s ahead.”

To learn more about ABLOY CUMULUS mobile access, visit abloy.com/cumulus

UNV Acusearch, Say Goodbye to Traditional Video Search

Are you still using your old CCTV system? Are you still experiencing complicated search operation and time-consuming suspect locating problem when you want to find a target from playback? Now Uniview released Acusearch technology for CCTV system, you can find what you want in one click!

With UNV AcuSearch technology, finding target is made incredibly efficient. Users simply need to frame the target on the live or playback interface, click “search,” and within seconds, they obtain results. This process, which used to take hours with traditional methods, is now reduced to mere seconds, greatly accelerating investigations.

Leveraging the computational power, UNV AcuSearch can accurately extract target attribute information in complex environments, and comparing it with the massive data from all-channel footage. This minimizes the risk of errors and greatly saving time in identifying suspects.

AcuSearch technology bear the following highlights:

Affordable and accessible solution

UNV AcuSearch technology is widely deployed on UNV NVRs at an affordable price. This accessibility allows small and medium-sized business owners to enjoy the benefits of faster and more accurate suspect locating, enabling swift tracking of criminals and illegal activities.

Brand New Video Targeted Search

UNV AcuSearch adopts a brand-new video target search approach. Users only need to select the target object in the playback or live view interface by drawing a bounding box. The algorithm extracts corresponding targets based on the selected area, then analyzes the target type and extracts feature data. This innovative search method significantly enhances user search efficiency, offering a more intuitive search experience.

Intelligent Data Processing

 AcuSearch’s algorithms focus not only on capturing the overall features of people and motor vehicles when extracting object features, but also on meticulous local features, such as hairstyle and hair color of the human body, as well as the headlights of the motor vehicle, whether or not it is carrying a luggage rack. This ensures a high degree of accuracy is achieved during the matching process, providing users with a more reliable recognition experience.

All Data Analysis on NVR

UNV AcuSearch fully leverages the potential of Network Video Recorder (NVR) to comprehensively analyze people and motor vehicles. By extracting features and storing them in a database, it ensures that any appearing individuals or motor vehicles are thoroughly recorded.

The rich data source guarantees users can access relevant information about the targets during usage, preventing the omission of any crucial details.

Application

Acusearch technology is highly versatile in SMB scenarios. For instance, in shopping malls, it swiftly locates lost items by accessing relevant surveillance footage. In industrial parks, it aids security by promptly identifying and tracking suspicious individuals through historical location data, enabling immediate intervention against illegal activities.

More information please visit www.global.uniview.com.

If you have any business query, please contact chenkexin@uniview.com

Future-proof, fast digital access with the new SMARTair® i-reader

London, August 2024 – Digital access should be quick, secure and convenient. It also needs to be comprehensive: not every opening in a building is suited to a cylinder, escutcheon or security lock. The new SMARTair i-reader brings streamlined digital access to anywhere locking or blocking is automated — from entrance doors and turnstiles to lifts and car parks, including outdoors.

 It’s easy and seamless to add the i-reader to any new or existing SMARTair digital access system, whatever SMARTair management option is in use. Retrofitting has been simplified. A choice of model sizes and mounts adapts to different locations and applications. Plus, recognizing a growing focus on greening building operations to meet sustainability targets, it consumes up to 70 percent less energy than previous models.

With the new wall reader, security managers choose real-time control by reliable SMARTair technology already trusted in premises of all kinds, all over the world. Building users can have confidence that they are sharing the space only with authorized employees and visitors.

“This latest addition to the SMARTair range will help more businesses enjoy the efficiency, security and convenience benefits of digital access,” says Mikel Gaztañaga at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions. “With ASSA ABLOY, they can digitalize with confidence.”

Ease of use and contemporary aesthetics

The new SMARTair i-reader is designed from the ground up to meet the challenges of controlling and filtering access in any organization. It enables fast, hassle-free access via a range of credentials, including cards, fobs, badges, and mobile keys stored securely on a user’s smartphone. Because a Bluetooth Low Energy hardware is integrated within the reader module), the new i-reader is mobile ready from day one for deploying mobile keys today, or down the line – thereby future-proofing investment in the device.

When fitted at parking barriers, a user’s mobile credential is detected from up to 5 metres away, for driver safety and convenience. At the same time, encrypted communications, enhanced security and upgraded firmware combine to combat the latest security threats and keep everyone else out.

As well as security and access management, the new i-reader has been built with both usability and contemporary aesthetics in mind. Clean lines and a fresh, robust design (IP56, IK09 certified; customizable LED) blend with other devices in the SMARTair family to harmonize design and minimize ongoing maintenance needs.

“Our new SMARTair i-reader employs the latest digital technology to keep people and assets safe,” adds Mikel Gaztañaga. “It’s another tool to help organizations of every size and type prepare their access for what’s ahead.”

Security Essen: City of Essen presents disaster control requirements plan

Trade visitors benefit from exclusive insights and expert knowledge

What to do if a disaster suddenly strikes? Whether it is flooding, a major fire or a power cut – every second counts in an emergency. Essen was one of the first cities in Germany to prepare for such scenarios with a disaster protection plan. Trade visitors to Security Essen will find out what these plans and measures look like on 20 September 2024, when the organisers will present their concept live at the security fair. “With this, we provide a unique insight into the strategies and technologies that have been developed in Essen to ensure the best possible security for our citizens,” says Christian Kromberg, Councillor for Law, Public Safety and Order of the City of Essen.

The City of Essen’s emergency response plan is a comprehensive concept designed to significantly improve the preparation for and management of crisis situations. In close cooperation, the city administration, emergency services and other partners have analysed various risks and defined specific measures in order to be able to respond effectively to different scenarios in the event of an emergency. These include, for example, severe weather events, terrorist attacks, heat waves or power failures. At Security Essen, those responsible will explain, among other things, what requirements exist here, how they are coordinated and what processes are involved in preparation, procurement and modernisation.

Exclusive added value for visitors of Security Essen

In Germany, such a detailed plan, which integrates both preventive and reactive measures for a wide range of areas and players, is hardly widespread to date. The presentation at Security Essen therefore offers real added value for trade visitors. Experts from the security industry and representatives of authorities and organisations can find out first-hand about the latest developments in disaster protection and gain exclusive insights. The organisers from the City of Essen will be on standby to explain the individual measures and strategies and answer questions. Julia Jacob, Project Manager of Security Essen: ”The presentation of the disaster protection requirements plan of the City of Essen at Security Essen 2024 underlines the importance of security technologies and strategies for the protection of our society. We are delighted to offer our trade visitors the opportunity to exchange ideas directly with experts and learn about the latest approaches in disaster prevention.”

The presentation of the disaster protection requirements plan will take place on Friday, 20 September, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the security experts forum in exhibition hall 6 and will be interpreted into English. Admission is free of charge for trade fair visitors.

Information on Security Essen, the supporting programme and tickets at: www.security-essen.de.

Johnson Controls Sold Part of Its Business to Bosch for $6.7 Billion

Johnson Controls International has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Residential and Light Commercial HVAC business in an all-cash transaction to the Bosch Group.

The transaction includes the North America Ducted business and global Residential joint venture with Hitachi, Ltd., of which Johnson Controls owns 60% and Hitachi owns 40%. The total transaction is valued at $8.1 billion, and the company’s portion of the consideration is approximately $6.7 billion. As part of the transaction, Hitachi will retain certain ductless HVAC assets located in Shimizu, Japan.

Following the close of the transaction, the Johnson Controls portfolio will be substantially simplified with enhanced strategic focus, aligned with the Company’s objective to be a pure-play provider of comprehensive solutions for commercial buildings. Johnson Controls delivers a unique value proposition to customers, with its unmatched service and digital offerings that improve commercial building efficiency and reduce operational costs through its Openblue digital platform. The transaction represents a significant portion of the Company’s previously announced strategic evaluation of non-core product lines.

“We are pleased to have reached this pivotal milestone, which accelerates our transformation and positions Johnson Controls as a simpler, higher-growth company,” said Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver. “Johnson Controls is already benefiting from our transformation, which enables the unparalleled value proposition we provide to customers, and exposure to rapidly accelerating demand in the data centre market and other key macro-economic tailwinds. We believe Johnson Controls is well-positioned for its next phase of growth to deliver enhanced, long-term value to shareholders.”

Christian Fischer, the deputy chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, said: “The acquired entities will strengthen Bosch’s Home Comfort Group in an extremely attractive segment and will become part of the Bosch core business.”

The transaction is expected to close in approximately 12 months, subject to required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

30,000 Products Meet the ONVIF Conformance Requirements for Interoperability

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has announced that more than 30,000 product models in the $120B global physical security market meet the ONVIF conformance requirements for interoperability.

This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018. Security system integrators and end users around the world rely on products that conform to ONVIF interoperability standards to create security systems using best of breed components, regardless of manufacturer, to meet the specific needs of their organizations.

“The demand for open systems is growing exponentially as organizations increasingly prioritize interoperability and freedom of choice for their security systems and beyond,” said Leo Levit, chairman of the ONVIF Steering Committee. “The rapid growth rate in ONVIF conformant products exemplifies that market demand as well as to the work of our member companies that have established these successful specifications.”

As a technical alliance, ONVIF creates interoperability specifications that provide standardized communication pathways for several security and surveillance industry use cases, including basic and advanced video streaming, metadata handling for video analytics, video recording and storage, as well as physical access control. Companies that are members of ONVIF contribute to committees and specialized working groups to create these specifications, and are currently working on new ONVIF standards, known as profiles, in the areas of cloud connectivity, IP audio and advanced metadata.

ONVIF membership is open to manufacturers, software developers, consultants, system integrators, end users, and other organizations looking to help shape the future of physical security technology.

Founded in 2008, ONVIF is a leading and well-recognized industry forum driving interoperability for IP-based physical security products. The organization has a global member base of established camera, video management system and access control companies. ONVIF offers Profile S for streaming video; Profile G for video recording and storage; Profile C for physical access control; Profile A for broader access control configuration; Profile T for advanced video streaming; Profile M for metadata and events for analytics applications and Profile D for access control peripherals.

Further information about ONVIF conformant products, including member companies and their conformant models, is available on the ONVIF website: www.onvif.org.

Simplified serenity: Secure self-service at Iceland hotel.

Hótel Hálönd – Akureyri, Iceland

Akureyri is the “Capital of North Iceland” and is the second largest urban area outside of Reykjavík. Situated at the head of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland, and with Hlíðarfjall mountain as a backdrop, it’s no surprise that the town is also a hub for adventure tourism.

At the base of Hlíðarfjall with views over Akureyri sits Hótel Hálönd, a new self-service hotel. Local, certified ICT Partner, Securitas Iceland were challenged to keep the property secure and provide guests with an automated check-in process, to minimize the need for staff onsite helping keep hotel rates down.

Challenge.

  • Accessible, but secure feel for visitors and staff
  • Automatic delivery of guest access codes
  • Remote monitoring and notifications for staf

Solution.

  • Protege GX with keypad readers for keyless entry
  • Data Sync sends PINs to guests 15 minutes after booking
  • Email/mobile notifications for staff if response needed

“Not many people believed in our idea of an unmanned hotel, but Securitas changed that with a smart technology solution from ICT. “

– Írena Sædísardóttir, Hotel Manager at Hótel Hálönd

Outcome.

Find out more. Server-based access control system, Protege GX, uses Data Sync to talk to the hotel reservation system. This software licence allows easy bi-directional integration with external data sources. At Hótel Hálönd it syncs customer bookings and access rights to the hotel, so when guests are confirmed, access codes are automatically sent within 15 minutes. It also ensures that PINs are only usable for the booking period and deleted when guests leave.

The tSec Keypad Readers connected to each door means that each unique guest PIN can be used to access guest rooms, ski/bike equipment storage, and other areas. Video surveillance also makes it easy to monitor and ensure the safety of guests in the hotel.

This solution delivers considerable cost savings as Hótel Hálönd has minimal staff, so guests benefit from competitive prices. They also have the freedom of no key or card to carry, easy access to communal areas, and no check in and out formalities.

“Protege GX meets all the customer’s needs. The flexible, modern technology makes it easy to bring self-service to life for the hotel.”

– Hafþór Harðarson, Product Manager at Securitas

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