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International security trade fair from 20 to 23 September 2022: Security Essen 2022 profits from the boom in the sector

Security industry reports increase in turnover in many sectors

The security industry is booming. Whether technical high-end solutions or highly professional services – almost all sectors reported an increase in turnover last year. “These are the best preconditions for Security Essen 2022”, Oliver P. Kuhrt, CEO of Messe Essen is pleased to say. “We offer the industry a top-class platform to present new solutions compactly and efficiently to decision-makers, buyers and other experts. Security Essen covers the complete range of the security industry, and does so within short distances.” The focus of the range of products and services is on innovations in the field of electronic and mechanical security technology as well as cyber security, services and fire protection. The fair will be rounded off by an extensive accompanying programme with informative lectures.
Among the exhibitors registered so far are Carl Wittkopp, Deutsche Telekom, Hikvision, Kale Kilit aswell as Salto Systems – and also the company ABI-Sicherheitssysteme. ABI Sales Manager Joachim Schairer: “Security Essen is the most important platform for us as a manufacturer of electronic security technology. The entire security industry meets there, which gives us the optimal opportunity to present our innovations. The fair also offers us a unique option to make new, relevant contacts within the industry.” Funkwerk video systeme GmbH will also be among the exhibitors. “We are very much looking forward to finally being able to exhibit at Security in Essen again next year. Even though digital conference solutions certainly have their advantages, the direct and personal contact to our customers and interested parties is simply irreplaceable in the context of an international trade fair. This time, the focus will be on our individual video security solutions, but also on new developments from the Smart Building and Mobility sectors,” says Christian Kaup, Head of Product Management & Marketing.

Extensive fair with short distances
Its bandwidth is what makes Security Essen so attractive for the security industry. With the areas of video; access, mechatronics, mechanics, systems & perimeter;fire, burglary & systems as well as services & digital networking security, all segments of the industry are to be found under one roof. “This successful concept stands for short distances, direct discussions and intensive professional contacts,” says fair project manager Julia Jacob. Security Essen offers companies numerous opportunities to present themselves to an international audience. Exhibitors benefit from individual stand options, theme-specific joint areas or time- and cost-saving complete packages.
The accompanying programme offers further added value for visitors and exhibitors. Together with the technical training institute Haus der Technik, Messe Essen is organising the two-day fire protection forum. The Digital Networking Security Congress is also scheduled for two days of the fair. Here, the speakers will focus on security in networks, IT security, interfaces and cyber threats.

Particularly in demand: access control systems and video security technology
Despite pandemic conditions, the security industry market developed well last year the Bundesverband der Sicherheitswirtschaft (BDSW) (German Federal Association of the Security Industry) reported an estimated increase in turnover of four percent to 9.21 billion euros* for its sector. The German market for electronic security technology grew by 1.6 percent to 4.695 billion euros in 2020. Access control systems (plus 4.3 percent) and video security technology (plus 7.1 percent) grew particularly strongly here*. ABI-Sicherheitssysteme sees a trend above all in products that are becoming smarter. “This development is caused, among other things, by the massive advance of cloud solutions. In addition, security technology will communicate more and more with building automation and partly merge,” is the assessment of sales manager Joachim Schairer.

Further information and registration documents at www.security-essen.de.

Dahua TechMonth Featuring WizMind: Improve Retail Operation and Customer Service Through People Counting

Video surveillance is a must-have for any retail environment. It can help prevent potential theft and ensure the accuracy of Point of Sale (POS) transactions. In addition to security, there are other challenging tasks that modern brick and mortar retailers face on a daily basis: How to build customer profiles with accurate offline data and enable greater return on investment? How to control the flow of customers in the store? How to protect customer privacy? And the list goes so on. However, thanks to the continuous development in modern technology, various monitoring devices equipped with intelligent features are now available in the market to address these monitoring challenges.

The Dahua WizMind, for example, offers an array of human-based AI algorithms, including People Counting and Heat Map. These functions can assist retail owners in optimizing their day-to-day operations through intelligent analysis of customer flow. Users can flexibly customize the features of WizMind devices and solutions to better suit their actual business needs, while of course protecting people’s privacy at the same time.

If you are a retailer looking to optimize your shop operation, this article is perfect for you! Using the Dahua WizMind as an example, let’s take a look at the 5 ways you can improve the business operation and customer service in your store using people counting and heat map:

Limit In-store Capacity

Under the new normal, retailers – from grocery stores to big supermarkets and shopping malls – are overwhelmed by mandated customer flow restrictions. Why not let a WizMind 5 Series Camera sort this out? It can calculate the number of people entering and leaving the store based on the detection of moving human targets. Once the total number of in-store people hits the preset threshold, an alarm will be triggered and notifications will be sent to the administrator. Also, the real-time number of people inside the store can be displayed on a digital signage at the door, which helps improve customer experience and save labor costs.

For reference, check out this article about how WizMind IPC-HFW5442E-ZE helps the world’s oldest amusement park control customer flow.

Manage Queues at Cash Registers

A WizMind people-counting camera can discern how many people are gathering in a given area, making it ideal for monitoring of checkout lanes. At the same time, it can also keep track of how long they have then been standing on the line. By setting rules that can trigger the alarm, say three or more people standing in line for more than three minutes, store managers can be instantly alerted when they need to send more staff to the cash registers in order to reduce customers’ waiting time.

Compare Number of Shoppers with Number of Buyers

If people counting data at the store entrance shows that 100 people came into the store but POS data indicates that only forty of them actually made a purchase, then something must be done to keep this from happening.

With relevant data at hand, retailers can analyze what is happening in the store that affects their sales conversion. Are employees helping shoppers make better purchasing decisions? Does the layout of the store keep shoppers from finding what they need?

To alleviate this dilemma, retailers can avail the Dahua WizMind Fisheye Cameras with heat map function. It provides additional insight into the areas frequently visited by customers, which can help store managers to optimize the layout of their shop and create appropriate marketing strategies.

Reduce Loiterers Outside the Store

The WizMind people-counting camera can also detect the number of human-sized moving objects in an assigned “no loitering zone” and keep track of the detection time. If too many people linger in front of the store beyond the set time period, an alert can be sent to the store manager. This eliminates the need for staff to monitor loiterers outside the store, and automatically notifies managers if intervention is needed. It helps create a more secure and pleasant environment for customers entering the store.

Track Busy Times

“Power hours” are times when customers stream into the store in a seemingly endless flow. It is crucial to plan personnel schedules during these peak times in order to maximize sales. By collecting foot traffic data during the busiest hours of the day and times of the week, managers can efficiently organize staff allocation in the store and make sure that there are enough staff during peak hours. This enhances customers’ buying experience and encourages them to return.

Key Takeaways

Overall, the Dahua WizMind is more than just security devices and solutions. While providing early warning and playback for store managers to increase store safety, as well as aiding further analysis regarding customer complaints and employee activities, it also brings valuable data statistics to help business owners adjust their marketing and operation strategies more efficiently.

Up Next…

So far, we have already introduced the human-based features of WizMind including stereo analysis, privacy recognition 2.0, metadata, people counting and heat map. For the upcoming Dahua TechMonth articles, we’ll focus on vehicle-based applications of WizMind and how it benefits conventional parking lot management and illegal parking detection.

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SALTO Ælement Fusion now offering glowing design readers

Demand for brass and silver white accents has thrust mixed-metal palettes into the hospitality decor spotlight. With the new timeless combination of silver and gold as part of SALTO’s Ælement Fusion reader options, designers can form the basis of a whole door and building template or just one piece of a larger puzzle.

“There is high demand for silver and gold finishes and SALTO has incorporated them into our sleek and luxurious Ælement Fusion line to deliver a stunning, minimalist smart lock that complements any hotel decor,” said Aznar Sethna, CSMO SALTO Systems. “We continue to evaluate the landscape for emerging trends so that we can offer the latest and most aesthetically pleasing products available.”

As SALTO adds locks and finishes like the new Brass and Silver White Ælement Fusion reader option the MyLock Configurator is updated to reflect the absolute latest in SALTO electronic lock technology to help planners transform any room, in any unique hotel style, to deliver the best guest experience.

To plan the next electronic access control project, visit the SALTO MyLock Configurator or contact SALTO to help choose the smart locking solutions that best suit doors and preferences. SALTO experts are experienced in working with architects, builders, and owners to ensure any hospitality project vision becomes a reality.

Video analytics market to touch almost $15 billion by 2026

A video analytics market report with Covid-19 impact, and including a global forecast to 2026 has been published by Marketsandmarkets, and the analysis expects this sector to grow at a CAGR of 20.4% during the forecast period, to reach USD 14.9 billion by 2026 from USD 5.9 billion in 2021.

There are a myriad of factors that the researchers expect to drive the growth of the market include increasing investments and focus of governing institutions on public safety, the need to utilise and examine unstructured video surveillance data in real time, a significant drop in crime rates due to surveillance cameras, a growing need among enterprises to leverage BI and actionable insights for advanced operations, limitation of manual video analysis, government initiatives in adopting emerging technologies to enhance the public safety infrastructure, reduced cost of video surveillance equipment and long term RoI and demand for enhanced video surveillance.

Strong growth in edge-based analytics

Based on the type, the market is segmented into two categories edge based and server based video analytics. It is the edge-based segment that is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Edge-based video analytics evolves with the emergence of new powerful in-built chipsets in cameras that offer higher computational capabilities at the edge. Such systems inform operators on a wide range of real-time video or audio events requiring attention and providing more sophisticated analytics, such as queue management and heat maps that offer new opportunities for business and traffic intelligence.

Advancements in deep learning and its integration with the edge system are also expected to drive the adoption in the coming years. Deep learning takes ML to another level based on neural network principles that impersonate the complexity of the human brain. Earlier, the functionality was mainly available at server-side processes, which would require videos to be decompressed and processed. Edge-based devices need external inputs to learn from before proving as a useful tool to recognise known objects and behaviours.

On-premises vs cloud analytics
The video analytics market is segmented by deployment type into on-premises and cloud segment. The on-premises segment accounts for a higher share of the video analytics market during the forecast period according to the analysis. This approach is mostly adopted for applications that involve the processing of sensitive and confidential data volumes. These data volumes include internal and external surveillance footage and video feeds of business operations that contain confidential information and crucial insights. In the on-premises deployment, companies have to install the required hardware parts, such as OS, storage devices, servers, cameras, and routers, as well as video analytics software. Several large organisations are deploying on-premises video analytics due to privacy and security concerns related to confidential data.

Transportation and logistics strongest vertical
Transport and logistics is one of the fastest-growing verticals during the forecast period. Video surveillance has become an important part of the transportation and logistics vertical. The various benefits of video analytics for the transportation and logistics vertical are the elimination of overcrowding, behaviour analysis, enhanced safety measures, incident recording, and detection of blind spots. Video analytics can contribute to the enhancement and betterment of this vertical for commuters while providing improved safety benefits. The various features offered by video analytics, such as facial recognition, object tracking, unidentified object detection, cargo and train carriage recognition, and intelligent traffic monitoring, can help transportation and logistics companies prevent disasters and detect emerging threats, which may lead to infrastructure destruction or vehicle crashing, resulting in the loss of life.

Geographical spread
The video analytics market in the APAC countries is expected to witness exponential growth, mainly because of the rising awareness about the potential security threats to individuals, and the growing manufacturing industry. The rapid growth in mobile device manufacturing has considerably reduced the cost of camera components, thereby making it cheaper for SMEs and private individuals to install surveillance cameras. In addition, the rapid GDP growth in APAC countries has resulted in infrastructure modernisation projects, such as smart city projects and mass public transit systems, which have increased the demand for video analytics. The Yinchuan city in China, for example, is cited as one of the most advanced smart cities in APAC, with almost all infrastructure integrated into a unified system. Singapore is also moving toward the goal of becoming a smart nation, which would lead to an increased demand for efficient video analytics.

The video analytics report comprises many major providers, such as Avigilon, Axis Communications, Cisco, Honeywell, Agent Vi, Genetec, Intellivision, Hikvision, Dahua, Iomniscient, Huawei, Intelligent Security Systems, Verint, NEC, Briefcam, Bosch, Senstar, Qognify, and Ipsotek to name just a few of those included in the study.

 

Teledyne FLIR Celebrates Completion of Upgraded Elkridge, MD Facility and Creation of 150 New Jobs

Teledyne FLIR hosted elected officials, partners and employees to celebrate the completion of its newly upgraded facility in Elkridge, Maryland. The event featured remarks by U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and State Senator Guy Guzzone, among others, who praised the facility’s highly skilled workforce and Teledyne FLIR’s mission to develop technology that saves lives and livelihoods.

Guests were given a tour of the manufacturing floor and viewed demonstrations of the company’s advanced unmanned aerial and ground systems, including its Centaur and FirstLook robots, and SkyRaider and Black Hornet drones.

“I am proud that Maryland is home to innovative companies like Teledyne,” Senator Cardin said. “Teledyne’s cutting edge, life-saving research would not be possible without the highly skilled workforce available in Maryland. The dozens of new jobs created by this upgraded facility is a welcome investment in Elkridge and its surrounding communities.”

“Our ambitious Elkridge facility upgrade will add 150 new jobs and create a world class operation for the design, manufacture, and support of a wide variety of unmanned systems and integrated solutions,” said Teledyne FLIR Vice President and General Manager for the Unmanned Systems & Integrated Solutions business Roger Wells.

“We’re proud to be the leading provider of tactical ground robots to the U.S. military, and the infrastructure improvements made through this project will ensure that these critical systems are produced by our experienced team in Maryland,” Wells added.

Teledyne FLIR is investing more than $6 million in upgrades and future operational capacity. The 110,000 square foot Elkridge facility serves as a hub for the design and production of an array of unmanned air and ground platforms, surveillance and detection systems used by U.S. military and public safety agencies worldwide. The company has already hired 70 new full-time staff at its Elkridge operation since construction began and plans to add upwards of 80 more jobs in manufacturing, research and development, engineering, and design.

360 Vision Technology to exhibit at the ‘Integrated CNI Technology Solutions’ Security Technology Open House

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, will be exhibiting their latest range of professional PTZ cameras and detection technologies aboard HQS Wellington, as part of an upcoming ‘Integrated CNI Technology Solutions’ Technology Open House event .

A former WW2 Royal Navy escort ship, HQS Wellington is moored on the river Thames at Victoria Embankment, London. The free to attend event, to be held on Wednesday 1st December 2021, 9.30am – 4.00pm , is designed to showcase fully integrated, secure and futureproofed best-in-class, end-to-end solutions for high security applications and environments. Seminars throughout the day will share valuable information on the latest technologies for High Security/CNI End Users, Consultants & System Designers, and those responsible for the safety and security of Secure Sites, Utilities, Power Suppliers, Prisons and Airports.

In partnership with Identiv, Openworks Engineering and Harper Chalice, 360 Vision Technology will be showing new product developments, in addition to  presenting Informative and Educational Technology seminars covering Drone Detection, Hatch Detection, Application of Radar Technology solutions , and ‘Vehicles as a weapon’ technologies.

Designed to create a highly accurate, and cost-effective drone detection and tracking solution for all aspects of the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) / security market, 360 Vision’s latest technology development includes the Predator SkyView360 PTZ camera – a complete integrated optical and autonomous drone detection solution.

“Following the recent success of 360 Vision’s technology learning webinars and live virtual presentations, we are delighted to once again be engaging face-to-face with customers at the Security Technology Open House event,” says Sara Fisher, 360 Vision Technology’s Sales Director. “Visitors to the event will see live displays of the latest CPNI security technologies available, including cameras, Access Control and PIDS Systems – and to maximise understanding of the latest technology solutions, there’ll be a series of technology seminars and Q&A sessions.”

To see the full seminar list and register for the free-of-charge event, interested parties can visit https://www.360visiontechnology.com/security-technology-open-house/ Places are limited so are offered on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

For more information, customers can contact 360 Vision Technology on +44 (0)1928 570000, email: info@360visiontechnology.com, or visit their website at https://www.360visiontechnology.com

Dahua TechMonth Featuring WizMind: 3 Practical Monitoring Applications of Human-based Video Metadata

In surveillance monitoring context, video metadata refers to the structured details that you can possibly extract from a given video footage. It is a data that provides information about other data – a “data about data” in short.

Human-based video metadata, as its name suggests, are data derived from human targets in the monitored scene. It can be utilized based on user’s requirements to significantly enhance the management and operation of various application scenarios, while carefully maintaining people’s privacy at the same time.

To give you some insights into its practical usage, here are three conventional applications of human-based video metadata that you can adopt based on your own monitoring needs:

Search Targets & Generate Statistics
One of the most common applications of human-based video metadata is for target searching after an event. Intelligent surveillance devices, such as the Dahua WizMind products, offer Quick Target Search function that can locate suspects in time using their physical attributes. Target attributes include beard, glasses, mask, hat, etc., which are continuously being developed and increased to meet the requirements of various application scenarios. Irrelevant targets in the captured images are also filtered out by the back-end devices (IVSS, NVR) or by the platform. It can capture up to 640* targets (with attributes) per second with an impressive detection rate of 98%*.

In addition, another useful application of the human-based video metadata technology is for target statistics. WizMind counts in real time the human targets in the monitored scene and filters them based on target category and direction. The directions include A>B, B>A, or A<>B. And to top it up, it can also generate reports by year, month, and day. It can capture up to 96** objects per frame, providing a detection rate of 98%** and accuracy rate of 96%**.

Detect PPE Wearing
Wearing of personal protective equipment or PPE is a must in any construction site. Depending on the scope of the project, monitoring proper wearing of PPEs in the site could be a tough challenge to implement.

The latest PPE Detection Technology of Dahua WizMind can detect wearing of commonly used PPEs in construction sites including safety hats, protective vests, face masks, and glasses. It can even detect the color of the uniforms (top and bottom) of workers. When a violation has been detected, the site supervisor or manager can be notified via the DMSS mobile app. Similar to target searching and statistics functions, it also offers a detection rate of 98%**, with accuracy rate of 96%**.

*based on the maximum performance of WizMind IVSS7000-16M
**based on actual performance of WizMind IPC 7 series

To see WizMind’s PPE detection in action, check out this video:

Aid City Road Planning
Who would have thought that aside from vehicle-related data, statistics related to people on the street can also be useful in planning city roads? By collecting attributes of pedestrians, directions, and time periods, local road planning departments can design better roads tailored for road users and commuters.

One good example is the Dahua solution developed for a local organization in Ireland. Aside from motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles, metadata of pedestrians are also captured on main city roads, and streets around plazas. These data are then securely transferred to an SFTP server for further data analysis. The data summary are relayed to the local transportation department to help them plan and manage streets more efficiently.

Key Takeaways
Human-based video metadata can be effectively utilized to optimize monitoring operation of various application scenarios. Metadata based on human targets can be used to search suspects after an event, and to generate accurate statistics of the people in the monitored scene. Also, these structured data can be used to detect proper wearing of PPEs in a particular site, and help local transportation departments in planning and maintaining city roads to benefit the general public.

For more information about Dahua WizMind devices, you can check out this video or visit our Global Innovation Center webpage.

Up Next…

For next week’s Dahua TechMonth article, we’ll continue to show you how the human-based WizMind can help optimize business operation and customer service in retail scenarios, and highlight the benefits it can bring to both business owners and consumers. Don’t miss it!

$114M deal brings March Networks & Vivotek under same ownership

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, and owner of surveillance subsidiary Vivotek, has approved the purchase of 100% of the shares in Infinova (Canada) Ltd., owner of Canadian-based video surveillance and business intelligence leader March Networks from Infinova International Ltd. for USD $114 million (approximately NTD $3,163,500,000) through its subsidiary Delta International Holding Limited B.V. The deal is expected to strengthen Delta’s presence in the growing video surveillance market and complement its building automation solutions.

Ping Cheng, Delta’s chief executive officer, said, “Security being an integral element of smart cities is boosting the global demand for video surveillance technologies. March Networks is a proven leader in providing end-to-end solutions to some of the world’s leading financial institutions, retailers, transit agencies, and commercial customers. We are confident that the collaboration between March Networks and Delta will expand our overall market opportunity and increase Delta’s exposure to the growing video market beyond our surveillance subsidiary Vivotek. March Networks’ cloud-based video solutions and business intelligence technologies set it apart and are also a perfect fit with our commitment to develop smart green solutions for a sustainable future.”

March Networks President and CEO, Peter Strom, said, “Delta’s financial strength and scale – with around $10 billion USD in annual revenues, over 80,000 employees, and deep M&A capability – will serve as an ideal platform for March Networks to accelerate its strategic plan of offering cloud-based video surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS) and video-based business intelligence solutions to enterprises worldwide”. He added that March Networks’ customers and partners should expect no change to the high-quality products and services they’ve come to expect from March Networks as it embarks on its aggressive growth plans.

Following the closing of the transaction, it is expected that March Networks will continue to operate from its Canadian headquarters and the March Networks executive management team will continue to lead the organisation. The closing of the transaction is subject to satisfaction of certain closing conditions (such as regulatory approvals).

Partizans and Patriots: new powerful integration

One of the top news of this summer! Partizan Security and Patriot Systems have entered into an integration agreement. Now our CCTV equipment, as well as Partizan cloud storage, will be fully compatible with Patriot software.

Patriot Systems is a well-known world leader in software solutions for security monitoring. The company was founded back in 1997. Patriot software is used by security companies around the world. Patriot Systems regional offices are successfully operating in the USA, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand.

“We, as Partizan Security, always respect companies with a history, that have long become leaders in their market and do not lose their positions from year to year thanks to innovation. The great thing is that we are alike with many of them, share values ​​and find a common language – precisely as a leader with a leader. We are pleased with the new partnership agreement with Patriot Systems, and we believe that cooperation will bring many good results, because product quality and care for users are the key principles of our companies”, — commented Dmitriy Danilchenko, CEO and founder of Partizan Security.

We believe that integration will be an important step in the development of both companies! After all, Patriot Systems and Partizan Security are united by a common business ideology aimed at developing and improving our products.

In addition, we can also congratulate our customers with this partnership deal between Partizan Security and Patriot Systems. Will be even more features, functionality, innovation!

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