Recent analysis shows that the perimeter security market is projected to grow from USD 61.3 billion in 2020 to USD 96.5 billion by 2026, at a compound annual growth rate of 7.9% during the forecast period. The rise in perimeter intrusions, theft incidences, burglary, cross-border terrorism, illegal immigration, and other intrusions are thought to be driving the market growth.

These latest findings from Marketsandmarkets broadly categorises the systems segment of this sector into perimeter intrusion and detection systems, video surveillance system, access control, alarm and notification systems, and other systems. The sector involves the use of a wide variety of systems to enhance security measures. These systems investigate and prevent crime in public places, such as airports, shopping malls, and banks.

In the commercial segment, various commercial areas, such as IT and telecom, warehouses, retail, BFSI, media and entertainment, lodging, hospitality, and healthcare, are considered.
The rising demand for perimeter security systems in the retail and banking sectors is driving the growth of this market. Furthermore, the implementation of intelligent perimeter security solutions enhances the security in office buildings and healthcare industries.

The perimeter security market in North America, covering the US and Canada, accounts for a high regional defence budget and expenditure and increasing needs for security against attacks are among the main factors responsible for its larger market size. In the US, the government has taken initiatives to implement advanced surveillance systems at government buildings and high-security areas. North America is considered the pioneer in adopting perimeter security systems for public safety. Also, there is constant progress in adopting new technologies, mainly the transition to IP-based video surveillance.

This research study outlines the market potential, market dynamics, and major vendors operating in the perimeter security market. Key and innovative vendors named in the perimeter security market report include Honeywell, Dahua, Axis, Hikvision, Bosch, Thales, Johnson Controls, Panasonic, UTC, Gallagher, Avigilon, Senstar, Ingersoll Rand, Infinova, Southwest Microwave APS, Cias, Sightlogix and Nortek.

In light of the incredible success of previous learning webinars covering both video and radar technologies, 360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged PTZ and thermal imaging cameras, is demystifying the application and deployment of thermal imaging in its latest Technology Learning Webinar.

Scheduled for Thursday 18th March, 10am-11am, the free-of-charge Understanding Thermal Camera Technology Webinar offers an overview of basic thermal camera principles, available technologies, system integration, product selection and is also supported with a range of installation and video footage examples.

Aimed at security consultants and system designers, the 360 Vision Technology webinar explores the use of thermal imaging technology to provide advanced security surveillance in the most demanding environments. Integrated with 360 Vision Technology’s fully ruggedised ‘Predator’ PTZ assembly or full Stainless Steel ‘Eclipse’, the combination of thermal imaging and physical durability provides unbeatable performance.

“We are extremely delighted to be announcing the next date for our highly popular technology webinar series,” says Sara Fisher, Sales Director at 360 Vision Technology. “In this session, we’ll be looking at how thermal imaging can be successfully used in a variety of applications, including security, traffic monitoring and leveraged with powerful analytical engines. Providing an understanding and overview of the different types of thermal technology available, this webinar will be highly beneficial for anyone interested in deploying surveillance technology to dramatically improve on detection and alert capabilities.”

To book a place on the free-of-charge Understanding Thermal Camera Technology Webinar (Thursday 18th March, 10am-11am), please use the registration link below: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/312221033084076560

For further information on technology webinars, and 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

The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of stakeholders from all facets of the security, safety and building automation space, has joined Euralarm, the association of European manufacturers, installers and service providers from the electronic fire safety and security industry.

By joining the Security Section within Euralarm, OSSA will contribute valuable expertise in the domain of Internet of Things (IoT), while leveraging on Euralarm’s profound relationships in the European security and safety markets.

Founded in 1970, Euralarm represents the fire and security categories by providing leadership, advocacy and expertise for industry, market, policy makers and standards bodies. The European association aims to achieve fast and efficient standardization processes for the region and engages with European institutions on legislative and regulatory issues. Its Security Section represents the intrusion, access and video sector with a focus on surveillance.

“The member companies that make up OSSA are some of today’s strongest innovators and leaders within the video security and building technology categories. Sharing their collective expertise into programs we have in the works makes good sense as we together can lift up the same industries to benefit those we work hard to serve, save and protect,” said Paul van der Zanden, General Director, Euralarm.

Through OSSA, Alliance members work together to drive an open platform principle and philosophy to harmonize the security and safety marketplace and fuel innovation beyond the limits of a single organisation. Founded in late 2018, members to date have made great strides in laying the foundation for IoT openness within the security and safety markets, starting with video security cameras. Significant markers include the introduction of the OSSA common Technology Stack and two resulting specifications, the introduction of the first OSSA-inspired digital marketplace, and the newly unveiled “Driven by OSSA” designation for the first commercially available video security devices based on the Alliance philosophy and purpose.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people right across the board, all over the world. Business have also had to adapt to new regulations remain operational. This is particularly relevant to supermarkets, who provide daily food and other essential groceries. Being an essential business, government imposed directions on this sector to govern high safety for grocery shoppers.
Dutch franchisee Leussink Retail Groep operates 7 Jumbo supermarkets in its portfolio. They tackled the thorny issue of hygiene and social distancing with a solution made up of Hikvision cameras, SmartPole sanitizing stations and the SmartPole platform for safe shopping.

Challenge
Governments are imposing safety requirements and food retailers are at the forefront being one of the essential sectors during the pandemic. They focus on providing a safe environment in order to make safe grocery shopping available to people.

Regulations require active crowd management within the stores, as a way to reduce the risk of cross-infection. Originally, this was done by restricting the amount of shopping carts in circulation and/or posting staff members at each shop entry. This proves to be very costly, with stores open a large part of the day, 7 days a week.

Customers are required to disinfect both their hands and shopping trolleys. They need to be able to do this effectively using a friendly sanitization method.

Social distancing guidelines are often required to be strongly upheld in retail outlets. The daily amount of customers in Leussinks grocery stores range from hundreds to thousands, depending on the size, so crowd management was difficult. They looked for ways of managing the number of people in their stores at any one time to facilitate this.
In addition to complying with Government rules, they also wanted to provide peace of mind and a safe shopping experience to their customers.

Solution
SmartPole Solutions, a Dutch member of Hikvision’s Technology Partner Program, stepped up to the plate, delivering a comprehensive solution based on Hikvision Dual Lens People Counting Network Cameras (DS-2CD6825G0/C-IS), their SmartPole Sanitizers and LeftClick software.

SmartPole’s high end sanitizing stations were installed at store entrances. These sanitizers provide shop visitors a spray dispenser to disinfect their hands and a tissue dispenser to clean their shopping trolleys and scanners before they enter the store.

On top of that, the sanitizers carry large screens with narrowcasting capabilities providing owners to publish all sorts of content like shop hygiene protocols and discounted products.

The output from the Hikvision people counting solution is displayed on the SmartPole screens. Essentially, SmartPole’s software platform is able to capture the people count store captured by the cameras and display it on screen, using the LeftClick software.

The narrowcasting software publishes clear and friendly messages for the shop visitors providing them with insight on the crowd levels in the store. When this percentage approaches the maximum crowd, the screen displays a friendly warning. Grocery shoppers can also see when the number goes down, making it safe for them to enter.

The solution operates based on a calculation that no more than a certain number should be in a shop, depending on its size. This means that there are few enough people inside to make social distancing possible. In this way, everyone can shop for their essentials more safely.

The full solution is managed using Hik-ProConnect software integrated with the LeftClick software on the SmartPole platform.

Tijn Leussink, owner of Leussink Retail Groep, says: “We were impressed by the high-quality, integrated solution. We were under pressure from the government to provide a safer shopping environment and with SmartPole we have succeeded well”.

Thanks to this partnership, shoppers at Jumbo feel safe when they shop for their groceries. People counting data can also provide valuable insights for retailers to help them improve their business. This is something that the team at Leussink can consider for the future.

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The latest information from Marketsandmarkets on the Commercial Security System market with Covid-19 impact analysis to 2026 predicts that the sector will grow from USD 223.9 billion in 2021 to USD 342.6 billion by 2026, representing a CAGR of 8.9%.

A rise in the number of terrorist attacks and organised crime across the world, the growing construction industry, the expanding adoption of IP cameras, an accelerated implementation of stringent fire protection-related regulations, and a rise in the adoption of IoT-based security systems powered by cloud computing platforms are cited by the researchers as the major factors for propelling the growth of the commercial security system market.

Demand for cameras drives demand for storage

Video surveillance hardware was found to be the largest sub-sector in the hardware field of commercial security systems during the forecast period. The growth in safety and security concerns, the rise in crime rates, and the increase in the number of terror attacks are major factors affecting the growth of the market for cameras used for video surveillance. The continuing decrease in the prices of cameras has resulted in the increased adoption of surveillance cameras across the world, which, in turn, has created significant demand for storage solutions and monitors. Technological advancements have resulted in highly specialised surveillance cameras that can be programmed to zoom-in to scan items such as harmful equipment.

VSaaS on the rise

In terms of services within the sector, the video surveillance service market is also expected to be the fastest-growing segment over the projected period. The analysts suggest that a rise in the adoption of Video Surveillance-as-a-Service (VSaaS) could be the driving factor, as this application offers new benefits such as remote access and management. As video feeds are stored in the cloud, customers can access and manage them using a desktop, laptop, or mobile device from any location with an internet connection.

North America leads the way

As one of the earlier adopters of security technologies such as access control, video surveillance, and fire protection systems, North America is at the forefront of implementing access control systems to improve safety measures and security and accounts for the largest proportion of the sector geographically. Countries such as the US, Canada, and Mexico are increasing their expertise in access control systems to drive innovations in the technology and services of these systems to gain a competitive advantage and increase their shares in the access control system market in the region. Due to the mandatory fire protection and safety regulations in North America, most building structures are fixed with fire protection systems. Several fire protection systems and equipment manufacturers in this region offer different fire protection systems.

Major companies involved in the development and supply of commercial security systems and named in the report include Johnson Controls, Hikvision, Carrier, Honeywell International, and Dahua Technology.

Idis, South Korea’s largest in-country video security technology manufacturer, has acquired a controlling (44.84%) stake in KT Powertel, the radio communications subsidiary of telecoms giant KT Corp.

The move will strengthen Idis’s offering in the security and safety sectors, with customers to benefit from powerful push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) communications solutions, and an emerging generation of advanced safety and security systems encompassing a range of IoT devices.

KT Powertel has been leading the development of LTE broadband wireless radio technologies in Korea’s world-beating domestic market. The acquisition will now enable Idis to capitalise on this expertise in South East Asia and expand its capabilities globally. The move will strengthen the company’s position as a provider of complete, end-to-end video solutions that are easier to install and that offer true flexibility and ease-of-use, and deliver on the promise of low total cost of ownership.

“In Korea’s highly competitive and advanced home market KT Powertel has been a mobile communications leader for over 35 years, with more subscribers nationally than any other provider, delivering consistently strong sales and profits,” says Idis, Chief Executive Officer, Y.D. Kim.

KT Powertel developed one the world’s first blind spot-free LTE radio services, Power Talk, and PoC communications solutions. PoC radios support advanced functions including instant group calling, messaging, GPS location tracking, and emergency notifications. This, combined with LTE cellular networks, provides the bandwidth necessary for advanced video and data applications.

The move will further boost Idis’s R&D capabilities in crucial growth areas including IoT.

Recent analysis estimates that the number of businesses using IoT technologies has risen from 13% in 2014 to around 25% today, with rapid acceleration now expected. Growth will be driven by the introduction of new and more capable sensors, more computing power, and more reliable mobile connectivity. As sensor technology becomes more powerful and affordable, it will become easier to expand and adapt security systems with a growing toolkit of remote add-on devices.

“As we look forward, video solutions will need to be increasingly convenient for customers to use on the move, and they’ll need to be more flexible to install and extend with IoT and wireless technology. In all these specialisms, Idis’s acquisition of KT Powertel will extend its expertise as it develops leading-edge solutions to increase security and safety in a range of applications,” added Mr. Kim.

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD PTZ, radar and thermal imaging cameras, has announced a technical partnership to provide full systems integration with Digifort’s world-leading IP based VMS solution.

Competitively priced with no on-going licence costs, the Digifort IP VMS software platform offers high-quality video monitoring and management, combined with flexible and secure RAID video storage, to suit any size of video surveillance project. In addition, Digifort VMS can be upgraded to include analytics, LPR, facial recognition, POS and access control functionality.

Offering fast & simple set-up, the Digifort VMS now includes comprehensive camera SDK integration to the full range of 360 Vision surveillance cameras. Exceeding and not limited by ONVIF, 360 Vision camera control encompasses full camera menu and set-up functionality, including PTZ, camera iris & focus control, wash/wipe, and auxiliary switching for built-in long-range IR and/or white light LED illumination.

Harnessing the power of network infrastructure, Digifort VMS and 360 Vision camera control can be used to deliver a high-performance, end-to-end surveillance solution for traffic monitoring, border control, public space, and retail security, management, and health & safety monitoring applications.

“It’s great to be working with, and harnessing, the powerful surveillance capability of a world-class UK camera manufacturer,” says Nick Bowden, MD at Security Buying Group, Digifort’s UK and Ireland representative. “With the 360 Vision camera range fully integrated into our IP VMS, simple device set-up and user-friendly operation is guaranteed to greatly enhance the user experience and maximise system performance.”

“We have worked on a number of significant projects in conjunction with Digifort and customers have been very pleased with the performance of the integrated end-to-end solution,” comments Sara Fisher, Sales Director at 360 Vision Technology. “Digifort’s completely scaleable VMS solution makes a perfect partnership with our range of industrial PTZ cameras.”

For more information on Digifort VMS integration and full range of rugged HD PTZ, radar and thermal 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