PSIApril2018
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EDITOR’S CHOICE<br />
The security industry is busy and complex, so it’s easy to miss<br />
new products and services as they get lost in day-to-day<br />
activities. Every now and again, certain products grab our<br />
attention so here we take a look at some of the products we<br />
think you won’t want to miss this month.<br />
Cloud integrated security<br />
platform creates revenues<br />
Honeywell has announced that its<br />
MAXPRO Cloud platform will now<br />
be available in Europe. MAXPRO<br />
Cloud is hosted on Microsoft Azure<br />
and integrates access, intrusion and video<br />
surveillance data into a single user interface.<br />
With support for single or multiple locations,<br />
it provides a new tool to secure facilities while<br />
simplifying security operations.<br />
A business with multiple sites can use<br />
MAXPRO Cloud to make decisions on access<br />
control remotely from a smartphone, instead<br />
of having to spend time accessing a desktop<br />
computer at one particular location. In<br />
addition, because the system is cloud-hosted<br />
there is no additional server or software to<br />
buy and manage. MAXPRO Cloud gives<br />
installers the opportunity to create new<br />
recurring monthly revenue from cloud hosted<br />
systems, while providing an integrated<br />
security platform with lower installation and<br />
service costs.<br />
Additionally, the MAXPRO Cloud API will be<br />
available on the Honeywell Developer Portal.<br />
www.maxprocloud.com/uk<br />
PTZs to make sites<br />
safer and installers’<br />
lives easier<br />
The next generation of Concept<br />
Pro PTZs is now available from<br />
Videcon. With up to eight alarm<br />
inputs and four outputs in the<br />
head of the PTZ, 10, 20 and 30x<br />
zoom options, seamless<br />
integration with legacy installs,<br />
low-light capability and an easy<br />
upgrade path, the new CP-HSD range has new<br />
features that the company believes further<br />
enhance the safety of sites and make life easier<br />
for the installer.<br />
When added to existing sites with a large<br />
amount of alarm triggering devices, the CP-HSD<br />
range eliminates the need for an extensive<br />
amount of work to take place for installation in<br />
the pre-existing system; the cameras are<br />
designed with the coverage of a large area in<br />
mind, purely because if more alarm triggering<br />
devices are set up around a site then the system<br />
can cover and protect a larger area.<br />
The CP-HSD range operates using Sony Starvis<br />
sensors meaning that back-illuminated pixel<br />
technology in the sensor with sensitivity of 2000<br />
mV or more per 1 µm2 realises high picture quality<br />
in visible-light and near infrared light regions.<br />
www.videcon.co.uk<br />
App allows operators to be in contact with their security system<br />
Vista has revealed the latest features and<br />
functions added to the Viper range in particular<br />
Viper-Remote, an app that allows operators to be<br />
in constant contact with their security system. The<br />
app provides alarm notifications straight to the<br />
user’s device, the ability to view live and recorded images<br />
remotely, various display options and an intuitive navigation<br />
system. Search options also ensure that time is saved when<br />
reviewing footage and important events can reportedly be found<br />
with ease. The app also allows for the management of devices in<br />
the system providing the opportunity to add and remove devices<br />
whenever necessary, from a remote location.<br />
Vista has also been working to enhance the functionality of<br />
the H5 range of NVRs. The latest development is the de-warping<br />
function that allows 360 degree cameras to be viewed in a 180 degree view. This development aims to improve user experience by making<br />
reviewing images as simple as possible. In response to ‘Voice of Customer’ feedback and suggestions Vista has also been working on<br />
making the range compatible with Immix. www.vista-cctv.com<br />
NOTE: All technical specifications listed are provided by manufacturers<br />
www.psimagazine.co.uk<br />
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