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Securitas presents new global brand identity

Securitas, the world’s leading intelligent protective services partner, has launched a major update to its global brand identity and positioning. Headlined by the tagline ‘See a different world’, the new brand highlights the company’s human and progressive approach to security, and the positive impact of its innovation and technology. It includes the first major update of the well-known Securitas logo since 1972.

Securitas’ new brand delivers an original tone of voice, visual identity and a positive and proactive storytelling agenda. It will be visible on Securitas’ personnel uniforms, vehicles, equipment and facilities, as well as its digital tools and online channels. The brand will be rolled out gradually across the company’s worldwide operations.

The tagline ‘See a different world’ emphasizes the expertise and diversity of Securitas’ people, and the innovativeness and relevance of its offerings. It is intended to resonate with audiences within and beyond the security business, and to enable Securitas to engage in conversations with a wider range of stakeholders.

Magnus Ahlqvist, President and CEO, Securitas: “Our new brand shows the world who we are and where we’re going. It builds on Securitas’ proud heritage and values of integrity, vigilance and helpfulness, and focuses on our unique people and high-impact technology. We work with many of the world’s most recognizable companies, and our new identity makes it clear how we can help create a more sustainable and inclusive future together with our clients and partners. It will open even more doors for our business and accelerate our strategy execution.”

Securitas has 355,000 employees serving 150 global clients and more than 150,000 clients in total across 48 markets. The company is accelerating its digital transformation through investing in data-driven tools and analytics and by interacting with clients in innovative ways, and aims to double its sales of electronic security and security solutions by 2023.

Mauro Silva, VP Brand and Strategic Marketing, Securitas: “This is a milestone for our company and our industry. We reflected on our strategy, our world and what clients expect from us today and saw an opportunity for differentiation. Securitas is a knowledge-driven company where engaged and talented people make a positive difference every day. This brand expresses our confidence in the future, while remaining true to our heritage and people, and makes our leadership clearer than ever.”

Securitas’ new brand identity has been developed in partnership with the brand agency Kurppa Hosk.

Security Summit 2021 – Virtual Event Conference and Exhibition

Security Summit 2021 – Virtual Event returns in a larger, improved and more ambitious format

One of the largest virtual industry events in Europe, Security Summit 2021 – Virtual Event Conference and Exhibition will once again open its doors in an online format starting May 4th through May 6th 2021. This has been announced by a&s Adria magazine, Security Summit organizing board and their partners who are inviting all participants, sponsors and media outlets to attend the event that will focus on B2B networking, business matchmaking, education and exhibition, all within the scope of security industry, smart solutions, mobility, cyber security, ICT, IoT & automation, security & safety training and education. All of these segments will be presented in the form of B2B matchmaking events, keynote speeches, presentations, case studies, panels, side events etc.

Security Summit 2021 is a place at which the industry professionals and experts from these industry niches and verticals from Europe and the rest of the world will gather to present their products, solutions and services, share expertise and enter new partnerships. The participants’ pool includes manufacturers, distributors, system integrators, installers and project managers, security managers, SME owners, decision-makers, representatives of government security agencies as well as end-users.

Attendees are invited to register here, download an event brochure and find additional information. Registration for the event is free of charge.

To stress the importance of linking businesses in these challenging times, Security Summit 2021 Virtual Event invites all of its current and future business partners to try out its B2B networking program that supports the companies in their search for future partners. These B2B sessions are planned in an online format from 9 AM until 5 PM on all days of the Summit. All interested parties can choose which day(s) of the event are most convenient for them and immediately schedule 1on1 meetings in accordance with their business preferences. You can sign up for free for this business matching event via https://pro.connect2bnet.com/signup

Types of industries that will be covered at Security Summit 2021:
– Smart Solutions
– Mobility
– Cyber Security
– ICT, IoT & Automation
– Security & Safety
– Training & Education

Why Security Summit Is One of the Key Online Industry Events in Europe

The predecessor of this year’s event, Security Summit Virtual Event 2020, has attracted 2,084 visitors in 2020 with 83.33% satisfaction rate. The event’s innovative concept, creative design, easy and practical registration and attendance process have been recognized by numerous participants who are expected to return in even higher numbers in 2021.

Its simulation of the conference and exhibition halls and side events, as well as a fast, direct and informative platform for arranging meetings delighted many and cemented the event’s status as one of the largest European online trade events in the security, smart technology, cyber security, IoT and other industries.

Continually increasing numbers of participants are a testament to the reputation, quality and dedication that the organizer of Security Summit brand has been building.

Why Our State-of-the-Art Online Event Platform Is the Backbone of Our Success

Our innovative platform simulates the physical space of premises used for live trade shows and conferences. The user simply logs in and enters the exhibition hall with virtual stands. The virtual stand has all the promotional materials one needs i.e. brochures, professional articles, videos, business cards, contacts and other information.

In this way, the visitor can get all the necessary information he/she needs, and, more importantly, immediately get in touch with the relevant person from management, sales, marketing or technical departments of an organization of their choice. Every profile gives a valuable insight into the represented company, thus prompting other visitors to cooperate with it.

Keeping an International Character Regardless of the Circumstances

The virtual edition of the Security Summit 2020 has achieved enviable results in terms of statistics. The Virtual Summit brought together participants from as many as 69 countries, making this a truly international event.

When it comes to sponsors, 82 companies decided to support the event, have a virtual booth and enjoy the benefits of having easier access to new customers and clients.

In addition, the partners of the event have been recruited among the high-profile global companies and organizations, such as BOSCH, Huawei, Motorola Solutions (Avigilon), HID Global, FLIR Systems, Hikvision Digital Technology, Honeywell, ASSA ABLOY, Konica Minolta, ZKTeco Europe, Vanderbilt, Vivotek, ISEO, and others, together with the associations covering these industries.

Thus, the main idea of Security Summit 2021 is to once again bring companies together with the aim of exchanging experiences and innovations, engaging in networking as well as presenting products and solutions.

In the Tradition of a Live Event

a&s Adria magazine, a professional security magazine providing total security solutions with 15 years of experience, is a member of a&s media Group and Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media. It is also an organizer of the annual leading trade show for the security industry in the Adriatic region – Adria Security Summit powered by Intersec (a member of Messe Frankfurt Group).

Why You Should Participate:

1. Networking (B2B virtual meetings with peer professionals)
2. Education (live sessions, keynote speeches, case studies, and side events)
3. Exhibition (brand awareness, product placement)

Official Spoken Language: English

Agenda: May 4 – 6, 2020

09:00 – 17:00 B2B matchmaking
11:00 – 13:00 Keynote speeches
13:00 – 14:30 Case studies
13:00 – 17:00 Side events

Detailed agenda of the event is available on https://vsecuritysummit.com/agenda/.

For more information, you can reach our team:

Tarik Rovčanin
+387(0)33 788 985
tarik.rovcanin@asadria.com

Adis Hodžić
+387(0)33 788 985
adis.hodzic@asadria.com

Seid Malanović
+387(0)33 788 985
seid.malanovic@asadria.com

360 Vision Technology announces significant energy cost savings for Elexon Charge Code Users

Capitalising on the unrivalled low power consumption of their CCTV surveillance cameras, 360 Vision Technology is delighted to announce that its Invictus range of PTZ cameras have been assigned their own Elexon Charge Codes, with the benefit of substantially lower energy bills for organisations operating Public Space Surveillance (PSS) systems.

Public sector bodies, such as local authorities and urban traffic control, are charged for their Unmetered Supply (UMS) outdoor powered devices via a Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC). Elexon manages the BSC, and makes sure that electricity suppliers are paid, and customers are billed, according to the specific Charge Codes relating to a products’ power consumption. For CCTV systems, the generic Elexon Charge Code predominantly accredited to surveillance cameras is tagged at 100 Watts power draw. This means that electricity consumption is typically billed at 100W per camera deployed.

However, using 360 Vision’s low power consumption Invictus PTZ cameras, and their new Charge Codes, organisations operating CCTV systems can achieve power consumption savings of an incredible 70%. Impressively, these cost savings are achieved whilst also utilising integrated LED white light or infrared illuminators. This is a significantly lower power draw versus peer PTZ cameras with generic Charge Codes.

“It’s imperative that security equipment vendor specifications include Elexon charging codes, and for local authority clients it’s a fundamental requirement,” says Derek Maltby, Managing Director of security consultants, Global MSC Security. “We are delighted to see that with this initiative, 360 Vision Technology are proactively driving-down the operational costs for Public Space Surveillance owners.”
“The new Elexon Charge Codes for the highly popular Invictus PTZ surveillance camera range is set to save CCTV system owners substantial energy costs,” says Sara Fisher, 360 Vision Technology’s Sales Director. “On a 100-camera system, surveillance system owners could save more than £18,500.00 in energy costs and in turn, reduce their carbon footprint by 37 tonnes over a 5-year period, compared to the closest equivalent camera models on the market. That’s a compelling return on investment and a significant reduction in the cost of ownership. Furthermore, the Invictus camera’s low power draw of less than 13W (in automatic low-power mode), is unrivalled when it comes to green energy credentials.”

For more information on Invictus cameras and Elexon Charge Codes, or full range of rugged PTZ surveillance, thermal and radar imaging cameras, customers can contact 360 Vision Technology on +44 (0)1928 570000, email: info@360visiontechnology.com, or visit their website at https://www.360visiontechnology.com

Intelligent IP cameras help to monitor the flow of people at London Bridge Station

Over 48 million people, more than the population of Spain, visit the recently upgraded London Bridge Station every year. Already the fourth busiest train station in the UK, this figure is set to increase – especially as a result of the Thameslink infrastructure improvement programme, which according to Network Rail increased station capacity by more than 50 percent.

Finished in 2018, the project was the biggest railway upgrade since Victorian times, and included a comprehensive rebuild of platforms, new track infrastructure, an improved concourse, better signalling and more. And, through the multi-billion pound scheme, the location is now home to around 900 of Bosch latest connected cameras, all fully integrated into the highly-sophisticated station management system.

Beneath the glitz of the new public areas, the intelligent network of the cameras discretely monitor the flow of people twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The cameras allow security operatives to quickly identify potential incidents and areas of congestion. All of the video and data feeds are securely transmitted to a control room located at the heart of the station – giving Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP) the ability to monitor and control any camera throughout the building.

“For us, the London Bridge project was an immense challenge. The existing analogue system had to be kept running whilst the new digital solution was installed. We also had to ensure that our system was fully integrated into the numerous other third-party platforms located both on- and off-site,” adds Lindsay Brennwald, London Bridge project lead at Bosch UK. “Our daily discussions and weekly meetings with Network Rail’s project partners continued for more than four years.”

Planners from Bosch needed to accommodate for the complex architecture on site – a mix of new construction and historic remodels. The result is a scalable security network that covers the most safety critical parts of the station, including ticket barriers and platforms. For the duration of the construction work, London Bridge, one of the oldest stations in the world – never closed its doors to the numerous commuters and tourists crowding its platforms on a daily basis.

Alongside the London Bridge project, Bosch is currently working with other British transport partners such as Transport for London. Major investments and upgrades have been completed at other stations, including London Waterloo, and are underway on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link network – which will all see Bosch IP camera systems introduced across their facilities.

Temperature screening and weather: there is no place for humans

An ordinary thermal scanner in a guard’s hands in a mall, school or government agency is not the best way to avoid the spread of viruses. He works slowly and imprecisely. Another thing is an access control system with face recognition and temperature screening. Partizan STD-2MP, for example, takes into account a lot of related factors. Weather conditions are one of the most important.

There is no such thing as bad weather…

… but it strongly affects the measurement results. In cold weather, the temperature of exposed parts of the body can drop one degree below real. In the heat, on the contrary, to rise to 37.4 °, in reality being the canonical 36.6 °. But STD-2MP can’t be fooled! Analyzing a person’s condition, the device takes into account everything – even the temperature difference between hair and a cap.

An algorithm based on the principles of artificial intelligence comes into play. The device compares the temperature of a person and the objects around him. It captures the warmth of previous visitors and calculates their normal temperature at the current moment. For example, in the morning the average temperature of visitors was 36.2 degrees. But the day was hot and sunny. Therefore, by lunchtime, people “warmed up” to 37.2. The device takes the weather into account and makes the measurement as clearly as possible. “Come on in, guys, everything is ok.”

Failure is not an option

It is also important to note that scanners are usually installed indoors, and people come from the street, where the temperature is completely different. The intelligent algorithm of Partizan STD-2MP calculates the nominal normal temperature from the total human flow. It is enough for the device to check just 3 visitors and the algorithms for detecting persons with abnormal temperatures are activated.

Does it sound complicated? Let’s look at the example. The device measured the forehead temperature of three visitors. It turned out to be at the level of 35.4-35.8. Partizan STD-2MP compares the obtained data with real body temperature and gets the real result – 36.4-36.8. But when a visitor with a forehead temperature of 36.9 is going in, everything seems to be within the normal range. But no. The device “understands” that real body temperature is much higher. “You shall not pass!”

Put on your mask!

In addition to temperature screening of visitors, Partizan STD-2MP can also recognize their faces. The system does this even with a mask on. So no one needs to take it off. We’re still talking about fighting viruses, aren’t we?

And, of course, Partizan STD-2MP can do everything what a proper control system should be able to do:

1. Keep records of visits (including registering arrival and departure time)
2. Restrict or grant access
3. Give an alarm signal in case of violation

How does it look like

The Main Partizan STD-2MP module is no larger than a regular tablet with a 7” IPS display. There is also a temperature screening module, a white backlight, a 2MP IP CCTV camera, and a built-in access controller. Partizan STD-2MP can be installed near the turnstile, on the walk-through frame or just at the entrance doors. To do this, the accessories catalog has all sorts of different brackets – both for floor and wall.

By the way, about accessories. You can put a cover on the device, for example, in the form of funny ears. The cutest life hack that will come in handy if you take Partizan STD-2MP to use in preschool institutions. Kids will love it.

Body temperature screening at the entrance to public places has become a routine act since the coronavirus 2020. Partizan STD-2MP will make this process invisible, fast and maximum efficient. Far better than make “beeps” using manual scanner aiming against visitor’s forehead each time.

In case of any questions please contact:
sales@partizanstore.eu
tel (English and Hungarian languages): +420 608 496 889
tel (Czech and Slovak languages): +420 608 880 986
tel (Russian language): +420 608886587

 

The number of Smart building startups increased 38% in two years

A new report on the Smart Building Startup landscape from Memoori has identified 665 private companies founded between 2011 and 2020 in the smart buildings sector. This number has increased 38% in two years. The findings showed that there was no slowdown in the number of startups receiving investment last year despite the Covid-19 global pandemic and ensuing recession.

Indeed, investment in startups has accelerated in a number of key areas which address building technologies mitigating the spread of coronavirus throughout commercial real estate. The research demonstrates the critical contribution that startups are making to the introduction of innovation in the Smart Buildings & PropTech space.

Memoori’s analysis of venture capital and private equity funding has recorded the highest level of investment in startups over the last 4 years. Total capital invested in the global smart building space since 2012 amounts to $18.8 billion.

136 startups have been acquired in the last three years, which, according to the research, is the highest level of consolidation activity in the last nine years accounting for 72% of the total number of acquisitions over this period. Strategic buyers across the smart buildings landscape have continued their acquisitions strategy undeterred.

In the crowded marketplace of smart building startups, new entrants will need to differentiate themselves, either through their business model, partnerships or innovative technologies, in order to succeed. The report analyses the future for startups, recent and forthcoming IPOs and SPACs, disappearing and inactive startups as well as a summary of closed startups.

For the purposes of the research, startups are defined by Memoori as “private companies formed no earlier than 2011 that are focused on the commercial and industrial buildings market, that are not a subsidiary or an acquisition of a larger company and that are often financed by venture capital or private equity funding.”

Hikvision launches new ITS camera for improvement of road safety and traffic flow

The new All-Rounder ITS camera is engineered with an all-in-one structure, embedding video, radar, and supplemental light in one module, helping traffic authorities to easily ramp up the detection of violations
February 4, 2021 Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, today announced its latest traffic product offering – the All-Rounder ITS camera – designed to improve road safety and optimize traffic flow. As the name implies, the camera encompasses different skills and abilities, boasting speed detection, traffic violation detection, automated plate recognition, and vehicle attribute analysis in one housing.

“Hikvision is always pushing the boundaries of video technologies. Beyond the visual range that is perceived by video cameras, the abilities to understand other kinds of “senses” would allow even more precise monitoring and reporting of events or accidents,” says Frank Zhang, President of International Product and Solution Center at Hikvision. “This is multi-dimensional perception, a trend that we think will affect the security industry in the future.”

The new ITS camera is designed and developed with this multi-dimensional concept in mind. It is Hikvision’s first camera to integrate three otherwise separate modules in one unit with no compromise on performance, making the camera neat and flexible to be deployed for demanding environments, all in an easy and cost-effective manner.

Improving road safety and optimizing traffic flow
The product provides an HD camera, speed radar, and light array inside one housing. Specifically, it works with a multi-tracking radar that continuously monitors up to two or three traffic lanes – depending on the camera model, and identifies the speed and position of objects in the monitored area at a speed of up to 300 km/h. If a vehicle violates the speed limit, the embedded radar triggers the connected camera and a picture is taken of the vehicle and its license plate.

In the event of infringements of traffic rules such as wrong-way driving, improper lane usage, or even failure to use a seat belt, the camera will capture images of the corresponding vehicle, recognize its license plate and relevant information including vehicle type, color, brand, and direction of movement, which can be addressed to the authorities in real-time or stored on board.

Incident detection helps to improve overall driving standards, which ultimately reduces the number of accidents, improves road safety and further evens traffic flow.

Inside the camera
Employed with Deep Learning algorithms, the camera is able to recognize a much higher number of license plates and with higher efficiency than conventional ANPR systems. Its GMOS sensor further ensures brighter and smoother images to be reproduced in challenging lighting conditions, especially in low-light environments.

The camera’s embedded supplemental light features a 16-bead light array, offering an IR range of up to 40 meters at night.

As all of these functionalities are integrated, the single product itself outperforms conventional ITS products with space-saving and less cabling for easier installation. It supports flexible pole- or side-mounting, which makes onsite configuration effortless.

The Hikvision All-Rounder ITS camera is ideal for various scenes such as urban roads, highways, tunnels and toll stations. For more information, please visit product page at iDS-TCV907-BIR.

 

 

Frogblue presented the portfolio at the a&s Adria webinar

As part of the Security Summit Webinar Series project Frogblue, the German manufacturer of intelligent solutions for houses and buildings, presented its products to interested security professionals from the Adriatic region.

In addition to the company’s lecturers Peter McKee and Jörg Kerber, the program was led by Aleš Polajnko and Boštjan Vodnik, representatives of the Slovenian company Tend, Frogblue’s partner for the Adriatic region.

Participants had the opportunity to get acquainted with the technology used in building management using modulators so-called “frogs” connected by Bluetooth connection as a nervous system. The software that manages the entire system is responsible for its functioning.

Gas Suppression Control for Critical and High-Risk Sites: What to Consider

Advanced’s Regional Sales Manager for Southern Europe, Vladimir Zrnic, discusses some of the key considerations to take into account when specifying an effective gas suppression system.

Data centres, control rooms, power generation facilities and archives may serve very different purposes, but they all pose the same critical challenge for those charged with their fire protection. Guarding against catastrophic loss – whether of data, irreplaceable cultural assets or essential services – creates unique impetus to design solutions that offer the highest levels of control, reliability and protection. Ensuring you’ve covered all eventualities on these sites takes meticulous planning from the earliest stages and demands the use of specialist, proven technology.
Gas suppression systems are a valuable asset in protecting critical sites, where the use of water could be almost as damaging to building contents as the fire it would be used to quell. Some suppression systems release gases to reduce the oxygen content, and others use chemical reactions to extinguish fire.

Compliance
EN 12094 details the compliance requirements for gas suppression systems and their associated components, and EN15004 details the requirements and recommendations for the design of these systems. In order to meet EN12094-1, you need both the EN12094-1 approved extinguishing control panel, and also EN54 approved peripheral products. The panel, the detectors, the manual call points, as well as the sounders, all require EN54 approval for full compliance and peace of mind that your system will perform as expected in a fire situation.
EN54 part 13 specifies the minimum functions required to be performed by the control and indicating equipment (CIE) and its associated components, and it specifies the requirements for networked systems. This can prove particularly useful in indicating trouble or a fault during normal conditions if the voltage/current at the end of a circuit is not sufficient to operate the device connected to it. Essentially the fire system continuously tests its integrity – continually checking the condition of its components, and wiring, ensuring that they will work as required in an emergency.
Advanced’s ExGo gas extinguishing panel was among the first solutions to achieve EN12094-1, alongside approvals to EN54 parts 2, 4 and 13. ExGo also led the way in being one of the first to combine these with EN12094-3 in a single solution, providing end users with the additional functionality of annual activation on the facia of the panel – incorporating an electrical triggering device in compliance with the requirements. (EN12094-3 relates to the integrated manual release on the front of the panel).

Case Study – National Library of Romania 

47 networked ExGo gas suppression panels with LCD displays, LED indicators and manual release buttons have been installed to protect the priceless, irreplaceable collections housed at the National Library of Romania.
The gas suppression system integrates with the Library’s fire system and monitors and controls the valves that release up to 20 tonnes of NOVEC 1230 fire protection fluid.
The system is EN 12094-1 and EN54 parts 2, 4 and 13 approved and offers the flexibility and expandability to meet current and future requirements.

Functionality
Gas suppression systems offer two different modes of use – automatic or manual control. In automatic mode, the system can operate without human intervention to deal with a fire before anyone is even aware of an issue. This mode of operation is particularly beneficial for isolated or unmanned sites.
However, some solutions also offer a degree of manual control. Manual mode enables full control of the system, proving useful in scenarios where an end user wants to reduce the risk of costly false alarms. When repair or maintenance work of a protected area is being undertaken, or if detection with high sensitivity – such as aspirating smoke detectors – are in effect, manual mode functionality can be useful in reducing the likelihood of a gas suppression system being triggered and releasing costly suppressant into the protected environment unnecessarily.
A solution with manual mode functionality can also be highly advantageous to users who want to specify how a system will work or react when certain events occur. This is particularly apparent with integrated solutions, capable of transmitting command signals from one system to another.
For example, in a data centre environment, all doors and windows will need to be sealed, in order for any release of gas to be effective at preventing the spread of a fire. If the server room doors are left open, the building’s access control will register a fault. This can be reported to the BMS, which in turn communicates with the gas suppression system to enter manual mode until the doors are once again closed and the room sealed.
To cover these eventualities, ExGo from Advanced, was developed with enhanced functionality in mind. The main panel is complemented by a range of repeaters so that system status can be seen inside and outside a protected area. In addition, ‘hold’ and ‘abort’ buttons allow the gas release to be paused or cancelled on visual confirmation of the area.
This flexibility in control options and devices, including automatic/manual switching, is an important additional safeguard for minimising the possibility of accidental/unwanted suppressant release and ensuring the effectiveness of the protection measures.

Case Study – the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

A network of 31 ExGo gas extinguishant panels was selected to protect critical server rooms in more than ten different buildings on the artificial island gateway to the $18.8 billion bridge, including police and fire stations as well as customs and various administrative buildings.
With its proven track record in complex installations, cutting edge capabilities and high reliability, each ExGo gas extinguishant control panel is connected to at least one remote status indicator unit located at the entrance to the protected area, providing enhanced monitoring and control for the end user.

Integration
A superior gas suppression system will allow interfacing with various third-party systems, such as the fire system, offering tangible benefits such as enhanced protection, cost efficiencies, greater ease of use and faster response times during an emergency. Gas suppression control modules can be added to the fire system and can then control extinguishing operations as part of the wider cause and effect programming.
However, integrating gas suppression systems can be both delicate and challenging. Coordination and a good understanding of the integration approach are essential to attaining a system that operates smoothly.
ExGo has been designed to integrate easily into Advanced’s MxPro or Axis EN fire systems, as well as a site’s BMS, via a simple fire protection interface, or any third-party fire alarm system via an I/O loop device. Once integrated, the end user can take advantage of improved capabilities.
By consolidating data from HVAC, energy, security, CCTV and life safety applications onto one system, the end user gains facility-wide insight from a single workstation – benefitting from improved reporting, information management and decision-making.
Operational efficiencies can also be gained through the integration of the gas suppression system with the fire system and BMS, thanks to the reduced requirement for additional staffing and resource, simplifying training, and reducing false alarms.
These factors reduce risk, offering more strategic mobile or desktop control, exceptional alarm management and integrated security solutions. Overall, this provides a more comprehensive view of the status of a site, helping to speed up response time and mitigate risks to people, property and business.

Case Study – Historical Archives of Belgrade, Serbia 

A custom-engineered ExGo gas extinguishant system, alongside Advanced’s Axis EN and TouchControl touchscreen remote control terminal, has been installed to meet the specific needs of the Historical Archives of Belgrade.
The end user required complete system visibility over one of the Archives’ 2,400 sq metre storage facilities, which houses some of Belgrade’s most important cultural and social assets spanning the 16th to 20th centuries.
The installation involved the extensive interfacing of TouchControl with the ExGo panel, enabling the end user to see the status of the suppression system remotely via 3D interactive maps. The ExGo panel has been programmed with substantial logic in order to achieve cause and effect that activates relays and sounder circuits. These circuits are then used as mass-notification devices and integrate with a bespoke engineered system using TouchControl.

Software
Carefully designed software has the ability to drastically enhance the performance of your gas suppression system, making it easy to perform remote monitoring tasks, fault find and plan and configure even the largest and most complex of systems. A high-quality solution will also provide users with unrestricted access to regular updates to ensure the system consistently meets changing standards.
The ExGo extraction tool, designed to work with Advanced’s gas extinguishant panel, makes the management of configuration, control data and event logs simple and efficient for integrators, maintenance technicians and end users. The complete suite of applications for Advanced’s solutions are continually updated with new features and performance enhancements, with legislation changes implemented across the software quickly, keeping customers’ systems up to date.
In summary, there is no ‘standard’ fire solution for critical and high-risk sites. Their distinctive characteristics and complexities demand that fire protection solutions be designed into them from the earliest stage. Specifiers and users need to understand the pros and cons of the solutions available and, importantly, how the gas suppression systems themselves can help deal with the unique challenges presented by critical and high-risk sites.



MOBOTIX Launches a New Video Management System in Cooperation with Milestone

Langmeil, March 2021 – MOBOTIX AG is strengthening the cooperation with Milestone, a leading global provider of video management systems. With increased collaboration, both companies anticipate more synergy which will soon be reflected in a new software solution called MOBOTIX HUB.

Reliable Coordination Center, Even in Large Enterprise Solutions
The new MOBOTIX Video Management System MOBOTIX HUB will be available in different versions. From an entry level solution for smaller applications to enterprise solutions with an unlimited number of cameras, failover and an even larger portfolio of analytics and integrations.

Expansion of the Software Portfolio Opens Up More Opportunities

MOBOTIX HUB is the next step in the evolving MOBOTIX strategy focusing on cyber-secure, high-end video solutions and will extend the current MOBOTIX solution portfolio including MOBOTIX Management Center and MOBOTIX CLOUD.

“With this solution, we can increase and develop even more opportunities for our partners and customers thanks to the even more extensive integration options and the high scalability,” says MOBOTIX CEO Thomas Lausten.

“Regardless of the requirements, using the appropriate Video Management System will increase not only the performance but also the possibilities of the solution,” emphasizes MOBOTIX CTO Hartmut Sprave. “We can serve any key vertical market with our solutions and they each have very different demands with regards to video security software features and performance. The broad positioning is important for us since we are a solution provider. Only flexibility and versatility allow us to tailor solutions precisely to the individual requirements of our customers.”

Keeping Pace With the Growing Demands of the Market
Video technology has evolved beyond purely security-focused requirements. Providing data for optimization, analysis, marketing and integrating into other systems is now a day to day necessity. “As a technology company, we need to keep the pace of the growing and continually changing demands in the marketplace. MOBOTIX HUB is an important part of this strategy but we will also continue to support the integration with other VMS partners in order to ensure the best solutions for our customers based on their preferences,” says Thomas Lausten.

About MOBOTIX AG
MOBOTIX is a leading manufacturer of premium-quality intelligent IP video systems, setting standards for innovative camera technologies and decentralized security solutions with the highest level of cybersecurity and GDPR compliance. MOBOTIX was founded in 1999 and is based in Langmeil, Germany. The company conducts its own research and development, and manufactures its own products with the guarantee of excellence attached to “Made in Germany.” Other sales offices are located in New York, Dubai, Sydney, Paris and Madrid. Customers worldwide trust in the durability and reliability of MOBOTIX hardware and software. The flexibility, built-in intelligence and unparalleled data security of the company’s solutions are valued in many industries. MOBOTIX products and solutions help customers in industries such as industrial manufacturing, retail, logistics, and healthcare. With strong international technology partnerships, the company is expanding its universal platform and new applications in a wide variety of areas through the use of artificial intelligence and deep learning modules.

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