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Professional Security Installer
FACTORY
SECURITY
Cameras on the shop floor
PRODUCT
TESTS
D-Link – DCS-4622
Master Lock – Select Access
PSI PREMIER
AWARDS 2018
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EDITOR’S
CHOICE
A look at the best
new products
A LIFE OF
LEISURE
How will AI change our
future and security?

May 2018
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5 Editorial
AI and it’s potential to replace established security
solutions (and humans) raises a few talking points
6 Industry news
News and events from the security and fire industries
11 Appointments
We meet some of this month’s security industry movers
and shakers.
12 TESTED - D-Link DCS4622
The mini dome camera is put through its paces and
given marks out of ten
16 TESTED - Master Lock 5426EURD
The multi-accredited Select Access secure key storage
unit is reviewed
18 Editor’s Choice
The pick of the latest security products with information
from the manufacturers
21 PSI Premier Awards 2018
All of the nominations have been collated and we can
now announce the finalists in this year’s awards
campaign. So it’s down to you to pick out the winners...
33 The Awards Dinner
This year our guest speaker at the PSI Premier Awards
Dinner will be ex-footballer Ray Parlour. It’s sure to be a
great evening
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FACTORY
SECURITY
Cameras on the shop floor
PRODUCT
TESTS
D-Link – DCS-4622
Master Lock – Select Access
PSI PREMIER
AWARDS 2018
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EDITOR’S
CHOICE
A look at the best
new products
A LIFE OF
LEISURE
How will AI change our
future and security?
A life of leisure?
What will be the impact of AI combined with video on
the security industry? Will it replace alarm panels,
fire detectors and even humans? The PSI Panel
discusses the potential for AI in our future
34 PSI Open Door
An overview of some of the items featured on our social
media led online platform
37 The future for security
Last month we heard how AI could replace alarm panels
and fire detection systems, but could that really happen
and what would be the human involvement?
43 Meet the installer
This month we look at what could be done to make an
installer’s life easier
44 CCTV and the shop floor
Is it time for cameras to be mandatory in the factory?
46 All you need to know about BWCs
One of the current technology trends is body worn
cameras. We reveal what you need to know about them
49 The key to success
If you have trust issues, you have problems
56 The PSi Directory
Your guide to vendors and service providers
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EDITORIAL
One step at a time
Technology advances work best when
consumer demand meets fit for purpose
Over the last few months we have touched on the subject of
artificial intelligence suggesting that manufacturers and
suppliers need to get on board with AI to avoid being left
behind. In the April edition we took this further when we spoke to
Anthony King of Square One who predicted that the rise of AI
could spell the end for certain methods of fire and intruder
detection/management. Never ones to let a prediction go by
unchallenged this month we put the topic to our panel of experts
(see later in this edition) and it has given us a range of opinions.
The most striking thing to come out of the Panel feature is the
timeline estimates for the development of AI driven technology,
specifically the type of innovations that could lead to surveillance
cameras being fitted with AI functionality (and analytics) taking
over from other more established forms of detection. As we
learned from the Milestone event in Barcelona earlier in the year,
perhaps it is not the best thing to do to wait for the technology to
arrive – rather be at the forefront of the development and drive it
yourself. All being said and done though, it is likely that it will be
some time before we see true AI video cameras that learn from
what they see and then go on to make decisions for the owner.
What some people are quite rightly worried about (and this
list of people included Stephen Hawking) is the amount of power
that we designate to the technology to make decisions on our
behalf. This is the 2001 Hal scenario where the computer says
“no” and makes a decision that does not suit the owner’s wishes
or actually denies them the ability to overrule the decision. Now
this type of situation is probably science fiction and hopefully we
will never see such an event occur (we could always use Asimov’s
Three Laws of Robotics as a safeguard). But it is at least another
consideration for AI early adopters.
It’s highly unlikely that the level of AI that the security
industry would adopt would remove all people. Taking some
humans out of the process in terms of guarding is one thing, but
handing over decision making to a computer is something that
will surely require a lot of safety and security standards.
Access control however is definitely an area that could benefit
from AI and probably will be the first main area for the
technology to thrive. It seems only a logical step that we would
use AI and video to recognise a person and then grant/deny
access as required. Voice messaging can be triggered to
announce arrival or an alarm can be raised to warn of an
uninvited guest. That scenario works.
You can see why people are getting very excited about the
security technology of the future when AI is involved, but let’s
keep the paranoia about the rise of the machines to a minimum
for now and not be developing new systems just for the sake of it,
(I’m thinking footballing robots here). As we’ve seen with
driverless cars recently, it only takes one accident to dent public
opinion so much that product withdrawal is required. When lives
are at stake, it’s best to rely on what works best rather than what
wins science awards.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Milestone Systems reports 24%
growth figures for 2017
Milestone Systems has delivered strong results
as indicated its 2017 financial report with
growth of 24% over 2016 being achieved. Net
revenue was DKK 881M (EUR 118M), an increase
of 24% compared to 2016 and operating income
before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
resulted in DKK 246M (EUR 33M),
corresponding to an increase of 103%. Net
income reached DKK 117M (EUR 16M).
“The overall video management market is
growing, and we expect to grow even faster. We
offer an open, reliable, scalable and best-ofbreed
platform enabled by our partner
community, which attracts end-users in all
segments of the market,” explains Lars
Thinggaard, President and CEO, Milestone
Systems.
The company expects continued growth in
2018 and plans to increase investments in its
community of partners with the aim to remain a
market leader and to explore new ways of
deploying video management software.
“We see a significant change in our industry.
Not only is the use of video technology moving
beyond security to becoming a tool that can
help optimise businesses. We believe that our
open platform and partner community will be
the driving force for our continued growth and
innovation and help us stay at the forefront of a
more intelligent world,” says Lars Thinggaard.
In brief
Securi-Guard Monitoring
Services has secured a
contract with True-Kare, to
provide round the clock
monitoring for UK users of
its GPS Tracker device.
Designed for use by ‘at risk’
groups such as lone
workers, vulnerable adults,
children and those with
serious medical conditions,
the GPS Tracker will be
monitored by operators at
Securi-Guard’s National
Security Inspectorate (NSI)
Gold BS 8484 Lone Worker
Monitoring Centre.
Malcolm Armstrong
and Lord John Stevens
Security training centre in North
East England opens its doors
North East security firms and their apprentices
are set to receive a boost as a much-needed
security training facility has opened its doors
in Gateshead.
The workshop, based at Access Training on
the Team Valley, was designed and kitted-out
in partnership with a number of regional
security firms. The facility is aimed at ensuring
young people get the opportunity to learn
security systems hands-on and is hoped to
help to provide more high-quality security
apprentices to firms across the region.
At the workshop, apprentices will learn the
skills to design, install, commission and
maintain electronic systems inside and outside
premises to protect people and properties
from risk and danger. This includes CCTV,
intruder alarms, fire alarms and access control
systems.
The facility was officially opened by former
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lord John
Stevens of Kirkwhelpington who is also Chair
of Gateshead based security firm, The
Protector Group.
Managing director of Access Training,
Malcolm Armstrong said: “We have seen a
steady rise in the demand for security
apprentices over the last few years and it
became clear that having a practical workshop
would be advantageous to the companies we
work with. This new provision is going to
improve the quality of the training we can offer
the security industry. The technology involved
in security systems advances at a pace and
being able to provide practical training of
these systems on site is essential.
“We would like to thank all the companies
who generously donated equipment for the
centre.”
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CCTV ACCESS FIRE INTRUDER
In brief
BCDVideo has contracted
UK-based Centerprise
International to build
BCDVideo video recording
systems for shipment into
the EMEA marketplace. Jeff
Burgess, President and CEO
of BCDVideo said “This deal
allows us to offer a localised
product with in-country
support, stock systems
locally for quick turnaround
times, maintain our
purpose-built, performancedriven
strategy, and most
importantly, the high-quality
standards that BCDVideo
systems represent.”
Marlowe integrates two security
acquisitions
Marlowe has announced the launch of the first
fully integrated operating company to carry its
name with Marlowe Fire & Security bringing
together the capabilities and resources of two
of Marlowe plc’s earliest acquisitions, Swift Fire
& Security and Hentland Fire & Security.
The integration of the two fire life safety and
security providers has been undertaken
gradually over the past two years to recognise
the needs of customers, supply chain partners
and team members. Now, with all internal
business and operational processes aligned,
Marlowe is ready to introduce Marlowe Fire &
Security to the marketplace.
Alex Dacre, CEO of Marlowe explains: “Since
our initial acquisition of Swift Fire & Security in
April 2016, it has been our ambition to grow a
UK based fire and security business that can
rival the international brands in the market.
With the launch of Marlowe Fire & Security we
are making excellent progress towards realising
this ambition.”
Security Dynamics and Hanwha
Techwin agree deal
Security Dynamics,
a provider of
network video
surveillance
solutions, has
been appointed a
distributor for the
complete range of
Wisenet IP
products and
solutions.
“We are delighted to be able to add Wisenet
cameras, recording devices and video
management software to our product
portfolio,” said Francesco Bellavia (pictured),
Johnson Controls announces
Smartvue acquisition
Johnson Controls has announced that it has
acquired Smartvue, an IoT and video provider
which empowers cloud video surveillance and
IoT video services.
Smartvue’s global video surveillance and IoT
video cloud platform is supported today in 140
countries and serves customers such as telcos,
cable companies, security firms, storage
providers, device manufacturers, and other
organisations. The platform supports IoT
technologies that enable secure video in
devices to connect with the cloud.
“The addition of Smartvue’s open API cloud
architecture to the Johnson Controls portfolio
bolsters our ability to provide scalable video as
a service in a highly cost effective, fast and
secure way,” said David Grinstead, vice
president and general manager, Security
Products, Building Technologies & Solutions,
Johnson Controls. “This acquisition will only
strengthen our potential to more fully harness
the power of cloud-based video and provide
opportunities for our partners to derive new
revenue streams as the industry’s adoption of
cloud increases.”
Martin Renkis, Founder and CEO of Smartvue
Corporation said: “Integrating our technology
and innovation with Johnson Control’s
leadership and global reach will deliver
exponential new value to the IoT and security
industries.”
Sales and Marketing Director for Security
Dynamics (Europe). “Wisenet products have
proven to be ultra-reliable and offer true value
in terms of their price/performance ratio.
Equally important, the technology built into
Wisenet products, much of which is unique to
Hanwha Techwin, will provide our customers
who are looking for an end-to-end solution,
with a competitive edge.”
In addition to offering system design, preconfiguration
and on-site commission support
for any Wisenet products which it supplies,
Security Dynamics claims it is the only UK
distributor offering to deliver Wisenet Network
Video Recorders (NVRs) complete with soak
tested pre-installed hard drives to individual
customer specification.
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IFSEC organisers reveal taster of Keynote
Arena speaker line-up
IFSEC International organisers have announced the first
headline speakers to join the line-up in the new IFSEC Keynote
Arena, in partnership with City Forum and London First.
The Keynote Arena at IFSEC 2018 will help installers stay
ahead of ever changing technology and threats to ensure the
future of their business, with a programme of security experts
from across the globe.
Ahead of the release of the full Keynote Arena line up,
organisers UBM has revealed a taste of what to expect at this
year’s event:
Tuesday 19th June – Michael Chertoff, Co-founder &
Executive Chairman of The Chertoff Group. Hear from former
Secretary of the U.S Department of Homeland Security,
Michael Chertoff, who led the country in blocking would-be
terrorists from crossing our borders, discuss 2030 forecasts of
emergent threats to national security.
Tuesday 19th June 2018 – Dr Pippa Malmgren, Founder of
DRPM Group. Hear from Dr Pippa Malmgren, former Special
Assistant to the President of the United States George W Bush,
share how everyday signs can help us navigate a turbulent
world.
Wednesday 20th June 2018 – Silvino Schlickmann, Director
of Cyber Crime at INTERPOL. Hear Silvino Schlickmann,
Director of Cyber Crime at INTERPOL, discuss the changing
face of cyber criminality.
The full programme for the Keynote Arena will be unveiled
shortly.
UK security successes included in FT1000
This year’s Financial Times “FT1000” list of Europe’s fastest
growing companies features some UK security success stories.
The list, which comprises the top 1000 companies in 31
countries across Europe that have achieved the highest
percentage growth in revenues between 2013 and 2016,
included Send For Help and Hadrian Technology.
Send For Help was ranked 625th on the list, thanks to
revenue growth of 254% between 2013-2016 and an annual
turnover of £8m for financial year 2016/17. Total staff numbers
in 2016 stood at 70, a rise of 34% over the same period.
Hadrian Technology has been listed for a second
consecutive year in the FT 1000. The news came as Hadrian
celebrated a record quarter and an impressive start to 2018.
Hadrian Technology Co-Founder Gary Trotter, said: “We’re
immensely proud to yet again be recognised in the FT 1000
and to be named as the highest ranking business in the North
East of England.”
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The interview that gets
the facts from the top
This month Simon Banks
talks to Paul Connelly,
Managing Director of CSS.
Based in Scotland, CSS are
one of the largest NSI approved and
most progressive security companies in
the region, operating with four branches in Scotland.
What have been the main factors for your success since
launching CSS 32 years ago?
Our business approach has never been to sell on price alone. Our
commitment to customers has always been a long game where we
provide great service and they simply don’t leave us. Endeavouring to
provide great service has been the number one factor in our success.
People buy from people they trust. Our customers prefer to buy our
services over our competition, having been fully briefed on the risks to
their business, not ours. We inform, advise and explain the risks. We
don’t simply tick boxes during the installation. We ensure that the
system is fit for purpose. If it isn’t installed to the specification of the
insurance company, this can leave a customer in real trouble.
Over the next five-year business plan, our continued focus is to show
commitment to our customers (old and new) to ensure their
experience with us is a positive one. All of this is thanks to the great
team we have built around our family business over the last 32
years. From our engineers, surveyors, admin staff and throughout
the business we have people who have bought into the ‘CSS way’.
In terms of new and high-level technologies. What examples
can you give us that your workforce is now able to offer your
customers?
We only fit Grade 4 signalling for all our new installs and one of
the benefits of this is that we can also provide remote support to
our customers to provide a quicker response. This high-level
product is an example of our decision never to compromise on
quality and ensure that installations exceed their requirements. We
are seeing an increasing demand for end-user Apps, however it is
vital that we also provide professional ARC monitoring for these
systems to keep our customers and their properties safe. I know
there is a stampede for apps and self-monitored systems, but
having an ARC on hand 24/7 to “be there just in case” brings our
business huge benefits. This service also provides a sense of
contentment to our customers knowing they can always actually
speak to a person at any time, should they need us.
You mention that CSS will not compromise on the Grade of
an installation. Do you feel that Insurance companies are
taking more of a back seat when specifying Intruder Alarms?
There isn’t any doubt in my mind, the eyes of Insurers are on
bigger risk factors such as flooding and fire. Burglary claims are
not as high in value, so perhaps these days their resources are
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TEST
PRODUCT TEST
D-Link DCS-4622
What’s in the box?
Mini dome
Quick installation guide
Alignment sticker
3 wall fixings and screws
Declaration of conformity
Software CD
Preset views are
easy to set up and
can be called or
sequenced, although
speed options from
1 to 5 were given,
no noticeable
change in sequence
time was observed
when running
Promoted as part of the “Vigilance” range,
this is a Full HD Panoramic PoE camera; the
unit is based around a 1/3.2” 3MP sensor
with a 1.1mm F2.0 fisheye lens. It is ONVIF
compliant with a stated resolution of up to 1920 x
1536 pixels for video and snapshots. Compression
is H.264 or Motion JPEG. Motion detection
activated recording to Micro SD card of up to
128GB capacity is supported.
Getting started
The camera is PoE capable or can alternatively be
powered from a 12v 1.5A supply, maximum power
is stated as 4.6W.
DHCP is enabled by default so the camera will
take an allocated IP address or use its factory
default of 192.168.0.20.
The Quick Installation Guide advises you to run
the software on the supplied disc. This begins a
‘wizard’ that steers you through the initial setup
process but oddly does not force you to enter a
device password. Once the initial settings are
established then you are advised to communicate
with the camera via the web browser which gives
access to the full menu options. At this stage a
password is required to be set.
While the camera is rather small at just 97mm
diameter x 49mm height there is a large
cylindrical block measuring 77mm x 27mm
diameter around the connection leads that
appears to contain the active PoE components
along with a recessed reset button. This clearly
requires a large access hole for the cables and
block to be fed through.
Operation
The supplied D-View DCS-100 software allows
selection of up to 32 network cameras with
multiple screen layouts and control of the
camera’s electronic PTZ functions but did not
appear to allow selection of individual views and
only showed the screen view selected by the
browser. The DCS-100 User Manual doesn’t refer
to this form of camera so there is no mention of
image de-warping or relevant view selection.
The browser options are given as IE, Firefox
and Safari but varying results were obtained with
different browser and operating system
combinations so it may be that the camera hasn’t
been fully tested with a range of such options on
‘clean’ PCs. As long as used with a single system
this should not present a problem to the user.
When tested with a third-party NVR using
ONVIF connectivity the results were quite
acceptable with good overall image quality but
the maximum resolution of the sensor meant that
when electronically zoomed-in the images
became increasingly pixelated. However, to
provide simple quad or nine-way views of a room
the results were very useable.
Preset views are easy to set up and can be
called or sequenced, although speed options from
1 to 5 were given, no noticeable change in
sequence time was observed when running.
The camera runs rather warm with a base
temperature measured at 48.5°C during day-time
operation and up to 57.6°C with the LEDs on. The
specification states an ambient operating
temperature range of 0 to 40°C.
A bright green LED flashes to indicate network
connection status but this can be turned off
within the camera’s Maintenance settings.
The bi-directional audio worked well but the
internal speaker is very small (20mm) so output
volume is quite limited. There is no external audio
input or output capability.
When recording to the on-board Micro SD card,
motion event files are stored as .mp4 files with a
jpg of the initial image. These files can be played
back on most video players such as Windows
Media Player, VLC and DivX.
Configuration menu options
The browser view presents a straightforward D-
Link camera configuration page arranged with
function tabs beneath the top banner line and a
control section to the left-hand side of the
window. These tabs access Live Video, Setup,
Advanced, Maintenance, Status and Help menus.
At first connection the view is the Live Video of the
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TEST
Two high-intensity
infrared LEDs are
mounted in the lens
surround and
provide good
illumination up to
the stated 8 metres
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whole circular image.
The Setup tab gives the following Menu
options:
Setup Wizard – for Internet connection and
basic motion detection setup.
Network Setup – DHCP/IP addressing, UPnP,
Port settings, QoS and Multicast settings.
Dynamic DNS – DDNS service allocation.
Image Setup – Mirror, Flip, Anti-Flicker,
exposure, shutter, noise reduction, WDR and
image settings.
Audio & Video – Codec settings, Quality,
Bitrate and Audio controls.
Preset – Preset view selection and naming
plus e-PTZ speed and sequences.
Motion Detection – Enabling, Area setting and
Sensitivity.
Sound Detection – Enabling and detection
level.
Time & Date – Time Zone, Daylight Saving and
NTP settings.
Event Setup – Server settings for FTP, E-Mail
and Network or SD card storage.
SD Card – Card Formatting, allocation of files
per page and Delete files or folders.
Logout – logout of the connection.
There was no mention of Sound Detection
recording activation in the camera’s user manual
so this function may be a recent addition, but this
feature’s operation was quite straightforward with
a real-time indication of sound level allowing easy
threshold adjustment.
It seems likely that it is necessary to ensure
you calculate the storage requirement to suit the
SD card or network storage capacity as page 40 of
the manual refers to the overwriting of files
stopping, “if insufficient space allocated”. No
examples or expansion of the subject was given.
For the remaining menu tabs, the Advanced tab
has a range of options to enhance the previous
features including ICR (IR Filter) & IR illuminator
control for the management of the Day / Night
changeover and infrared LEDs. HTTPS and
associated certificate management, Access Lists
to enable a range of addresses to be allowed or
denied device access, then SNMP settings and
Logout. The Maintenance tab provides device
admin control such as User accounts, OSD and
network indicator LED control. System options
manage configuration up/download, Reboot
scheduling, Firmware information and upgrades.
The Status tab simply provides system status
information and access to the log files.
Finally, the Help tab gives a list of Hyperlinks
to help pages for each of the camera functions.
These open in a new Windows tab and are
reasonably comprehensive.
In addition to the help files the camera option
tab pages include “Helpful Hints” notes in the
right-hand column to provide guidance on the
relevant features.
Performance
The camera gives good image quality but as the
overall image is based on a sensor of 3MP the
overall circular image is potentially around 1.8MP,
so any zoomed pre-set views will likely be limited
to much less than VGA resolution, but for many
home and small office applications this may be
perfectly adequate to observe and detect scene
activity. The image de-warping is very good using
the browser. This camera will not achieve the
image performance of cameras utilising 9 or 12MP
sensors but is targeted at a much lower price
point.
Two high-intensity infrared LEDs are mounted
in the lens surround and provide good
illumination up to the stated 8 metres. The
Day/Night switch-over point can be set to 10, 20
or 30 Lux or scheduled if required. LED intensity is
adjustable to suit smaller areas via the set-up
menu.
Conclusion
A very cost-effective means to achieve wide area
views with single camera coverage. The Wizards
are supplied for a very basic level of setup but the
manual settings provide a good level of flexibility.
It is likely that this camera will find more of an
uptake with home users and small office
installations using the iOS and Android viewing
applications rather than mainstream security
installations.
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Master Lock – Select Access
(Model 5426EURD)
What’s in the box?
Key safe
Weather cover
Four wall tapping screws
Code change tool
Plastic tray
Key hoook
Instructions
Mounting template
9.0 out of 10
There are a multitude of ways to grant
someone access to a building with a
sophisticated access control system
but for the majority of homes and a large
number of businesses it is still a key that is
required. In many situations, such as for
the care of elderly or for allowing workmen
onsite, it is vital that ‘leaving the key out’
is not putting the premises, people and
contents at risk. Placing a key under the
plant pot or front mat is not a secure
option.
While plastic boxes and containers
disguised as rocks are available these, of
course, are hardly the most robust and
only delay burglary.
A recent release from Master Lock is the
5426EURD a wall-mounted key lock box
under the name Select Access that offers
what the organisation claims is the widest
internal capacity available.
The zinc-heavy construction is spacious
enough to house a number of single keys
or multiple key bunches, plus access cards
and fobs. The 14-choice keypad is both
numerical and alphabetical, meaning that
16,000 combinations are possible to set.
Once the correct code has been entered
users move an ergonomically-shaped
handle to access the storage chamber.
The simple and secure lock box is aimed at
ensuring parents and children alike will never
have to hide keys under the doormat or a flower
pot ever again.
The product has received police accreditation
and been awarded both the ‘Sold Secure’ and
‘Secured by Design’ certifications, meaning it has
passed stringent testing procedures.
Installation
The unit is supplied fitted to display packaging
that is opened by cutting then tearing off the rear
information sticker. The fitting screws, internal
key hook, recode tool and plastic tray insert are in
a panel in the back of the pack. The unit is freed
from the package by snipping two retainers. It is
at this point that you notice that the packaging
itself was not contributing much to the product,
it’s all the key safe, weighing in at around 2.8kg.
Fortunately, the unit is supplied with a
template for marking out the drill holes, which if
not provided could have turned installation into a
two-man job as some could find it tricky to hold
the heavy unit against the wall and mark the
holes at the same time. As is the way with
Secured by Design systems they must be fitted as
instructed to ensure certification.
First job is to set the code. This can be done
when in situ but it is easier to set when it can be
manipulated on a desk. The designated code
allows any combination of at least four numbers
or characters to be used, but each can only be
used once. The process is straighforward and
involves rotating screws inside the door to “Set
On” position. The unit is then ready for fitting.
The unit should be mounted in a discreet place
and not where the screws will be drilled into
mortar. Using the template, mark out the
mounting points and then drill a 3mm pilot hole
followed by a 5mm drill for the full hole. All four
screws can then be hand tightened before using
an 8mm socket to tighten the two bottom screws.
With a 3mm gap for the top screws the key hook
should be inserted, then fully tighten the top
screws. The plastic tray and code tool can then be
returned to the unit.
Performance
The weatherproof cover is snug enough to protect
the unit but not too tight to hamper opening. Any
combination of the right buttons can be
depressed to open the safe – there is no set order.
So for example you could press 1245A or A4512 to
open the unit. The buttons require little pressure
and the locking mechanism is smooth.
The internal capacity of the unit is big enough
for a couple of keys including keyrings when
necessary. We gave the access code to people of a
range of ages and all found the system simple to
operate with no problems.
We tried to gain access to the unit using a drill
and then a 7lb sledge hammer to no avail other
than breaking off the weatherproof cover
(replacements available).
Conclusion
With an aging population and the subsequent
need for home visits, plus the rise of short-term
property rental companies such as Airbnb this
unit certainly meets the modern demands for
secured key management.
What sets this product apart from the
alternatives is the combination of large capacity
and independent security accreditations that
make this a unit that should be top of the list
when considering outdoor key safe storage
solutions.
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EDITOR’S CHOICE
Thermal security camera with
built-in analytics
The F-Series ID from Flir is a high-resolution
thermal security camera with onboard
analytics and a 640x480 thermal
sensor with up to 300 percent
greater thermal sensitivity
than previous F-Series
models.
The F-Series ID detects
potential intruders in both low
or zero light conditions, and its
built-in analytics classify human
and vehicular targets that pose a
risk. At the same time, the F-Series ID
ignores innocuous targets, such as
wandering animals or swaying tree limbs, that
might otherwise trigger nuisance alarms.
With five lens options, ¬including 44, 25, 17, 12
and 8.6-degree field of views, the F-Series ID
provides wide-to-narrow coverage that reduces the
number of cameras needed to monitor fence lines,
perimeters, and open areas.
www.flir.eu/fseriesid/
Panel brings smart
security to everyday
applications
Eaton has announced the launch
of the i-on Compact, a starter-level
security panel that brings cloud
capabilities to residential
properties. The wireless intruder
panel with built-in keypad offers
up to 20 radio zones and can be
programmed, managed and
serviced remotely by installers via
Eaton SecureConnect. The new
system also incorporates a mobile
app that property owners can use
to control and monitor their
security infrastructure remotely.
Installers can fit the panel into
the property and connect it to the
local internet router with a cable or
Wi-Fi adapter and commission the
system without any complex IP set
up. With the use of radio-based
devices the absence of cabling
makes the process a quick one
and rather than programming
locally the system can be
programmed from anywhere by
the registered installer, which
reduces the amount of time that
needs to be spent on site.
Installers can log into Eaton SecureConnect
from either an office-based PC or a laptop, tablet or
smartphone out on the road. The installer can
access multiple installations in multiple locations
from the same portal using drop-down menus to
select the required site and functionality. Contact
names, addresses and status icons are displayed to
make estate management easy and efficient.
Eaton.com/gb/secureconnect
CCTV mast improves safety
without tilt down
The new bespoke
telescopic CCTV
mast from WEC
CCTV has been
designed for use
in locations where
a tilt-over pole
cannot be
mounted.
The simple
features of the
bespoke
telescopic camera
mast provides
greater reliability
and safety in its operation. Camera equipment
can be maintained at low level without any
need to tilt down, which is ideal for safety and
reducing labour costs.
Available in heights of 4m-8m, the
telescopic camera mast comes
with a galvanised finish as
standard and optional specialist
paint finishes to match any
scheme. www.wec.uk.net
Servers with VMS preloaded
can monitor 64 HD streams
System
integrators are
now able to
order Wisenet
Wave VMS preloaded
on
BCDVideo
servers.
Wisenet
Wave VMS
servers are
based on
BCDVideo’s
Apollo and
Neptune Series
powered by Dell
EMC. Both series feature Intel Xeon processors,
dual RAID capabilities, redundant power
supplies, remote secured system management,
and a five-year on-site warranty. For enhanced
data security, the warranty also includes data
media retention, keeping any replaced hard
drive on the premises for proper customer
disposal.
Wisenet Wave monitors up to 64 HD video
streams. An auto-discover feature ensures
connected cameras and a wide range of thirdparty
IP network devices can be quickly
addressed and set up. A ‘drag &
drop’ tool enables setting up a
display of live and recorded
images on a single screen or
video wall. www.bcdvideo.com
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EDITOR’S CHOICE
The security industry is busy and complex, so it’s easy to miss
new products and services as they get lost in day-to-day
activities. Every now and again, certain products grab our
attention so here we take a look at some of the products we
think you won’t want to miss this month.
Premium monitor for visitor
and site management
Paxton has announced the launch of the Net2
Entry Premium Monitor featuring a glass touch
screen and 25 background themes making it ideal
for a range of applications.
The monitor boasts features including a
concierge function, offering simple visitor and site
management. This enables users who are busy or
away to divert the monitor to reception, and if the
caller is missed, enhanced call administration
provides a video snapshot and event log of
visitors.
Additional features include a digital camera
enabling two-way communication between users
or the concierge, and a line-out for use with a T-
Loop antenna for users with hearing aids.
The monitor is available in two variations, with
or without a handset. A desktop stand
is also available, making the monitor
adaptable for various environments.
paxton.info/3270
New hybrid ultralow
light HD PTZ
camera
Bridging the divide between
analogue and IP systems,
Invictus cameras from 360
Vision Technology have been
designed to deliver an all-inone
PTZ camera package
aiming at providing a viable
alternative to low-cost options.
Invictus Dual Hybrid
functionality enables
installation within existing
analogue systems or full
1080P HD video streaming and
IP control - without the need
for camera hardware changes.
Invictus achieves ultra low-light colour/mono
imaging performance via the choice of either the
latest 1/2.8” Sony StarVis, or 1/1.9” Sony Exmor R
(Ultra) HD camera modules, with a choice of 20:1
or 30:1 zoom. And providing unobstructed scene
imaging, Invictus views 360 degrees pan and 160
degrees tilt, alleviating the viewing limitations
associated with PTZ dome cameras.
For flexibility of control, Invictus is compatible
with a range of data protocols and VMS offerings,
and features ONVIF 2.4 Profile S integration.
www.360visiontechnology.com
IP tester for easier installation and troubleshooting on any CCTV camera system
Ideal Networks has launched the SecuriTEST IP, which
enables technicians to install, test, troubleshoot and
document IP/digital, HD coax and analogue CCTV
camera systems with a single unit.
The handheld SecuriTEST IP unit removes the need to
use external power adapters and injectors andcoupled with one-hand
operation make it easier to use on lifts and ladders. SecuriTEST IP
offers automated camera connectivity via the QuickIP function. This
allows even novice technicians to connect and configure IP cameras as
quickly and easily as their analogue counterparts. Using the ONVIF
protocol, SecuriTEST IP can connect to cameras from virtually every
manufacturer without the need for proprietary software for each
vendor. Video protocols, including H.264, H.265 and MJPEG, are
supported to ensure broad camera compatibility with one tester.
Using either the touch screen or keypad, camera information, network settings, aim and focus can all be easily configured, even for 4K
camera systems. Additionally, PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) presets can be programmed into the camera during installation before the head-end
equipment is in place, further reducing total installation time. www.idealnetworks.net
NOTE: All technical specifications listed are provided by manufacturers
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IT’S IN
OUR DNA
THE PERFECT COMBINATION
OF SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT
With over 25 years’ experience in the CCTV industry, Vista has built on its core
principles of listening, understanding, advising and supporting. This has allowed
us to develop a select range of technologies, supported by a backbone of services,
that work together to provide solutions that are unique, resilient and flexible.
An important part of our offering is the understanding that, just as our DNA
is unique, so is every project. That’s why we approach each requirement
individually, combining solutions and services to create a differentiated system
tailored specifically to the end user’s requirements.
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PREMIER AWARDS 2018
NOW IT’S TIME TO VOTE!
Over the last few months we asked you to tell
us which products and suppliers were
worthy of recognition as the best that the
industry has to offer. Features, benefits, ease of
installation and best service are all factors in the
reasons why the following entries were
nominated, but as to who the final winner in each
of the categories is comes down to the online Honeywell – HFD8GR1
votes cast by the industry.
The fisheye camera is part of the equIP line from
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visit our website (www.psimagazine.co.uk) to cast a 1/1.7” 12 megapixel sensor while digital WDR
your votes for your favourites. Final date for (DWDR) ensures glare-free images. True
voting is 15th June so be sure to make your
Day/Night provides vivid colour images by day
selections by then. So here are the finalists for and clear black-and-white images at night using a
the PSi Premier Awards 2018:
removable IR cut filter.
CCTV PRODUCT OF
THE YEAR 2018
Bosch – Flexidome NDE-4502-AL
Reviewed in PSI March 2018, this is a compact,
easy to install, ONVIF compliant dome with a
remote zoom and focus 3mm to 10mm auto-iris
lens. Providing up to two 1920 x1080p streams it
supports H.264 and H.265 and has a selection of
video analytic features.
Dahua – ePoE IP
Dahua ePoE IP products support up to 800 metres
between camera and network switch or NVR. This
solution overcomes the limitations of traditional
Ethernet and PoE, eliminating the need for
Ethernet extension units and intermediate
repeater network switching.
Flir – CC-3103-01-I
The IP66 rated corner mounting 3MP IP camera
has a lens viewing angle designed to provide wall
to wall and ceiling to floor coverage. It has a
curved front plate to ensure no grip or ligature is
possible. A microphone allows sound to be
captured and discrete infrared illumination is
available.
Hanwha Techwin – XNO - 6080R
The environment-friendly Wisenet X series
network IR outdoor bullet camera featuring the
Wisenet 5 chipset is a 2 megapixel network IR
bullet camera with improved features such as;
people counting, queue management, loitering
and directional detection.
The nominations are in and collated so we’re now able to
announce the finalists in this year’s PSi Premier Awards
campaign. Who will be victorious in 2018? It’s all down to
YOU to pick the winners in each category…
IDIS – HE1101
This HDMI and VGA video encoder compresses
HDMI and VGA inputs and transmits the video
over Ethernet connections. The encoder offers
multi-streaming for monitoring and recording,
H.264 and H.265, four levels of video
compression and various video compression
resolutions and supports the DirectIP protocol.
Panasonic – Aero PTZ
The ruggedised Aero PTZ delivers Full HD
resolution of 1080p at 60 fps with a 30X optical
zoom lens even in high wind gusts of up to 216
KMPH of wind. This is due to the unique and
characteristic aerodynamic design.
Videcon – Concept Pro VXHAHD
The Concept Pro VXHAHD-16 is a 16 channel
professional DVR that can record up to 1080p
resolution video footage on all channels.
Compatible with all AHD, HD-TVI and traditional
analogue cameras, the DVR offers a range of
features including remote monitoring station
integration, P2P connectivity the license-free
iPims VMS.
Vista – Viper DVR
The Viper range consists of five products and
provides a solution for combining multi-format
recording devices into a single, centrally
controlled platform. The key benefit of Viper is
that it allows for the flexibility of combining
existing and new hardware in order to create a
simple platform and seamless system.
Hikvision – DS-2PT3326IZ-DE3
The DS-2PT3326IZ-DE3 is four cameras in one,
which includes 3x fixed 2.0mm lenses that
capture panoramic views in three directions (each
lens covering 128.5°) and then 1x central PTZ with
2.8-12mm lens for capturing more zoomed in
views for greater detail.
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SOFTWARE/SIGNALLING PRODUCT 2018
Arteco – AFR
Arteco Face Recognition (AFR) delivers rapid,
accurate and scalable face recognition
capabilities to meet evolving security and safety
needs. Its powerful algorithms address common
challenges in analytics, such as lighting, pose,
occlusions, motion, crowds and expression.
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Axis – Device Manager
Axis Device Manager is an on-premise tool that
delivers an easy and secure way to perform
device management. It offers security installers
and system administrators an effective tool to
manage all major installation, security and
maintenance tasks. It is compatible with the
majority of Axis network devices.
Milestone – XProtect Essential+
XProtect Essential+ is a free full-featured version
of Milestone’s VMS. With support for eight
cameras, XProtect Essential+ is ideal for the
small business owner who wants video
surveillance to protect employees and assets.
Integrate other systems and applications with
surveillance, and access the system from any
Internet-enabled device.
CriticalArc – SafeZone
SafeZone provides security and safety teams a
complete situational view by sharing location and
operational intelligence between team members’
smartphones and the control room. SafeZone has
now been implemented in in over 15% of UK
universities.
CSL – CSL Router
CSL Routers offer a new rapid deployment
opportunity for CCTV. They are ideal for both
permanent or semi-permanent installations
where instant connectivity is essential. They
provide installers and their end users with an
easy to use solution when broadband is
unavailable, to ensure security is not
compromised.
Hanwha Techwin – Wisenet Wave
Wisenet WAVE is an IP Video management
platform that allows users to create IP video
surveillance solutions tailored to any type of
project, usable by anyone and on any device. It is
simple to setup and use, yet a reliable VMS
designed with the integrator and end user in
mind.
Honeywell – MAXPRO Cloud
Designed for small-to-medium-sized businesses,
MAXPRO Cloud improves customer performance,
ensures efficient safety and security, minimises
loss of inventory in retail environments, reduces
IT infrastructure costs, and streamlines operations
by empowering owners to make informed,
real-time decisions – at any time, from anywhere.
IDIS – Critical Failover
If any part of the CCTV infrastructure fails, the
system must first recognize the failure and then
switch to a redundant system. This process can
take precious time if done manually, and redundant
equipment can be expensive. Critical
Failover provides multi-layered protection across
the devices in the infrastructure.
Verint – FaceDetect
Verint FaceDetect analytics solution incorporates
neural networks and deep learning intended to
imitate and even exceed a human’s ability to
recognise. The technology is designed to support
advanced facial recognition in real-world
environments with heavy traffic and diverse
populations, rather than relying on one-to-one
scenarios.
Webeye – Webeye CMS
Webeye CMS is ultra-reliable cloud based
automated monitoring software offering security
integration from an alarm receiving software to
all mobile devices and browsers, guard response
and site tracking and lone worker protection.
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IN ASSOCIATION WITH CSL
The interview that gets
the facts from the top
more focussed on those types of risks. However, burglary is still a
big problem for society. Many individuals are taking more of an
interest in protecting their property themselves. This has been
compounded by a perceived (or perhaps real) reduction in front
line Policing. We are finding more clients are managing this
themselves by engaging in private guards responding to alarms.
NSI approved companies know that specifying lower grades than
the risk is irresponsible and a short-term tactic. It can also be a
costly one if the signal doesn’t get through to the ARC. At CSS we
often over-specify, sharing our experience with our customers to
demonstrate to them the value and peace of mind this provides.
We would not install a Grade 3 in place of a Grade 4 system to
save a negligible amount of money and leave our customer open
to problems.
You have had lots of recent successes with Apprentices –
including at the Engineers of Tomorrow competition at
IFSEC and at the BSIA Awards. How important are
Apprentices to CSS?
Apprentices have been vital to our growth, without them we would
have been well and truly stuffed – no question! We are all
witnessing a severe shortage in available engineers and taking the
time to invest in Apprentices means that we can help ensure we
are better equipped in the future. The young talent coming through
today is enabling businesses to embrace new technologies, whilst
also allowing other staff to take on additional tasks as well as
share their knowledge. You can’t train experience, so at the same
time the talent pool needs to be a balanced mix of vibrant youth
and ‘long in the tooth’.
As part of your apprenticeship programme you work closely
with your local training provider, New College Lanarkshire.
How important has this relationship been to your success?
The College has been essential to our Apprenticeship programme.
We have had eight apprentices successfully complete their
qualification at the College over the past four years and have
another six starting this year. We know that the College provides
them with not only the training they need to pass their
assessments, but also the skills and knowledge to prepare them
for when they are on site. They are also open to our input on this
and ensure our Apprentices train using the equipment they will be
installing day-to-day. We believe this is an example to the rest of
the industry and encourage other Installers to engage with their
colleges to replicate our success. It can be done! It is an old
adage, if you don’t invest you’ll be out of business long-term and
of course people, especially younger people, are the key ingredient
for the future of our industry – discounting robots of course!
YOU SAID IT!
I've installed a good few of these units (MiniAirs) and they have worked great.
The app is a great bonus.
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TECHNOLOGICAL
INNOVATION OF THE
YEAR 2018
Cosmo – AD2PAXTON
Cosmo AD2Paxton is a two-way synchronisation
tool that enables you to keep User Accounts
updated both in Active Directory and Net2 Access
Control software. The sync tool can be used as
a one-way sync program or a two-way sync
program. The scope of the synchronisation can be
limited through filters.
Dahua – HDCVI PoC
Dahua has simplified the installation of HDCVI
surveillance systems with its Power over Coax
(PoC) technology, which transmits video, audio,
control signal and electrical power over one single
coaxial cable, eliminating the need for separate
camera power supplies and minimising operation
costs.
Fermax – Duox
Duox is described as the only full digital two nonpolarised
wires system on the market - quick to
install and with no margin for error. The system
allows all types of possible connections: star,
easy chain, distributed; no distributors or
switchers needed. Installation can be done simply
with panel, power supply, line termination and
home terminals.
Masterlock – 5426EURD
The robust Select Access is a wall-mounted key
lock box that reportedly offers the widest internal
capacity available in the security market. The lock
box ensures site managers will never have to hide
keys under a doormat or a flower pot ever again.
The unit has received police accreditation and
been awarded both the ‘Sold Secure’ and
‘Secured by Design’ certifications.
Seagate – Skyhawk AI
The SkyHawk AI hard disk drive (HDD) was
created specifically for artificial intelligence (AI)
enabled video surveillance solutions. The drive
provides bandwidth and processing power to
manage always-on, data-intensive workloads,
while simultaneously analysing and recording
footage from multiple HD cameras.
Selectamark – Select DNA Intruder
Spray
Single or multiple SelectaDNA Spray heads can be
fitted at the entry points of premises. The DNA
Spray can be armed by a panic button and/or
linked to an existing intruder alarm system. Once
armed, movement beneath the PIR sensor causes
the spray head to emit a burst of unique
SelectaDNA solution onto the offenders.
Texecom – Texecom Connect
Texecom Connect opens a new world of
possibilities for Texecom security systems.
Devices connected to the system can be security
alarm components or home automation products,
and in the future web based alerts such as
weather predictions, daylight hours and so on.
Security alarm devices can be used for home
automation, without affecting the integrity of the
security alarm system itself.
Raytec – Vario2 IP Hybrid
Vario2 IP Hybrid combines Infra-Red, White-Light,
IP and PoE technology into a single package to
deliver any lighting solution where and when it is
needed. Infra-Red can be used for covert
surveillance, and White-Light can be activated on
demand to act as a visual deterrent, or to provide
additional scene information for colour cameras.
RISCO – BWare Detector
BWare is RISCO Group’s commercial detector
series. Ideal for commercial, institutional and
high-end residential installations, BWare is
reliable thanks to its usage of K-band microwave
and other detection technologies. A convex lens
provides enhanced catch performance and goldplated
wall and cover tampers for high reliability.
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INTRUDER PRODUCT
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HKC – 10270
Designed for larger domestic and commercial
applications the 10270 incorporates both HKC's
SecureWatch wired and SecureWave wireless
technologies. The panel is a true hybrid and
communicates with a range of wired and wireless
devices including life protection devices.
Honeywell – Galaxy Grade 2
Galaxy Grade 2 is the next generation of G2
featuring compatibility with CSL Gemini,
WebWayOne, Emizon and Chiron remote
monitoring. Galaxy Grade 2 is ‘Cloud Ready’ and
future proofed. The system boasts a new
TouchCentre Plus interface and intuitive control
plus live video up to four cameras.
Optex – BX Shield
The BX Shield is a series of curtain outdoor
motion sensors with up to 12m detection range on
each side. On each side, the BX Shield motion
sensor features two passive infrared beams one
pointing towards the floor and one pointing away
from the sensor, both beams need to trigger to
confirm the detection.
Takex – Pre-Assembled Towers
Standing 2m tall and with a choice of single or
double-sided options covering zones up to 200m,
TQ and TC series Beam Towers are pre-designed
and wired - including heater units, thermostats,
tamper switches, and even an optional fitted
power supply - to be quickly and easily specified
and installed.
Orisec – Touchscreen TK-650
The Grade 3 unit has a 5" Touch Screen and
supports NFC proximity tags. It offers three zone
inputs or outputs, programmable volume levels,
light sensor, self-adjusting backlight, temperature
sensor, on-board sounder, 16 Ohm speaker
driver/output. Screens are available with modular
backplates - flush, low profile or surface mount.
Texecom – Premier Elite LCDLP-W
The Premier Elite LCDLP-W is a fully functional,
fully programmable wireless keypad. Featuring
Ricochet mesh technology, the Premier Elite
LCDLP-W operates with a 5-year battery life and
completes the range of ‘wire free’ Premier Elite
system options, offering faster installations and
greater flexibility than ever before.
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Pyronix – Enforcer V10
Combining all the best features of the Enforcer
32WE and Enforcer HomeControl+ panels, every
Enforcer V10 control panel comes supplied with a
DIGI-WIFI module for free as standard. This means
installers can utilise the benefits of PyronixCloud
and HomeControl+ connectivity.
RISCO - ProSYS Plus
ProSYS Plus is a Grade 3 hybrid security system
designed for the commercial sector with a unique
licensing mechanism allowing one panel virtually
unlimited scalability for any size of installation up
to 512 zones allowing installers to run all
applications on one platform.
Vanderbilt – SPC 3.8
SPC 3.8 harnesses cloud services, apps and a
dedicated software suite to provide alarm
management functionality. SPC 3.8 is aimed at
reducing training, planning, and maintenance
efforts across SPC panels thanks to its intuitive
interface, remote maintenance, and control
capabilities.
Visonic – Powermaster 33 EXP G2
PowerMaster-33 EXP is a distributed wireless and
wired security, safety, and control system. It
utilises Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
(FHSS) technology and a two-way synchronised
TDMA wireless network, for streamlined
communication and improved channel efficiency.
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PREMIER AWARDS 2018
ACCESS CONTROL
PRODUCT 2018
Assa Abloy – Aperio H100
The Aperio H100 packs the power and flexibility of
wireless access control into one slim, cleverly
designed door handle. With easy retrofitting to
almost any interior door and RFID compatibility,
the H100 makes extending access control to more
doors cost-effective, integrating with a range of
third-party systems.
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Grosvenor Technology
– SAT-ADV-C-MLT
The Advance Multi-Blade Controller is an access
control system controller for use with Sateon host
software. It allows the connection of up to four
blades which may be any combination of two
Door Blades, each supporting two doors and two
readers, or I/O Blades, each supporting up to
eight supervised inputs and eight volt-free relay
outputs.
Hikvision – DS-KV8102-IM
The visual intercom system not only allows callers
to see each other, it offers a list of intelligent
features. It creates a hub for emergency
responses and adds an access control dimension
to reinforce a sense of safety in the home or
workplace and echo-cancellation technology
ensures high quality voice transmission.
Honeywell – Pro-Watch 4.4
Pro-Watch software is a connected building
platform for enterprise and critical infrastructure
customers. Integration with access control and
video systems from Honeywell and third-party
manufacturers makes it possible to leverage
existing installed hardware as the system
expands.
Inner Range – Integriti
Unlock doors, turn on or off security areas all by
simply presenting a card at a reader or by using
the colour graphic keypad. Manage an entire
system via intuitive Windows-based software.
Integriti includes a suite of tools such as graphical
maps, reporting, card printing and alarm
management.
Nedap – uPass Target
The uPASS Target is a robust solution for longrange
identification of vehicles, people and rolling
stock. It is ideal both for access control to gated
sites and for close monitoring of traffic flow
activities. Its plug-and-play features enable it to be
installed in just a few simple steps.
PAC GDX – PAC8
The PAC8 is a true one-door controller which
provides a modern way of system installation and
management via the dedicated PAC8 App. This
smart, compact controller boasts 90% of the
features normally only associated with PC-based
systems.
Paxton – Net2 Entry Premium
Monitor
The slim interior monitor has a simple user
interface with a quality glass touch screen and 25
background themes making it ideal for a range of
applications. The monitor has a host of features
including a concierge function, offering simple
visitor and site management.
RBH Security – Axiom Lite
Bringing together different aspects of security
management, Axiom Lite combines access control
and alarm monitoring with video, biometric
authentication, visitor management and other
security functions into an elegant and versatile
security management solution.
Vanderbilt – ACT 365
ACT365 is a cloud based access control and
integrated video management solution. Manage
security systems securely from anywhere, at any
time and on any device. Installer benefits include
the Installer Portal for managing multiple
customers and sites from a single interface plus
remote diagnostics and servicing.
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FIRE SAFETY
PRODUCT OF THE
YEAR 2018
Apollo – Soteria Dimension
SOTERIA Dimension is a sleek, flat optical fire
detector for flush mounting, using chamberless fire
detection technology. The range consists of an
optical detector designed for commercial
environments with high aesthetic requirements and
a specialist optical detector, designed for custodial
and care environments.
Eurotech Fire Systems
– Toccare One
With a clean and minimal design aesthetic, the
Toccare One offers all the information and
instructions needed on a single touch screen; it is
made to be touched! A totally touch screen multiprotocol
panel for up to 128 panels on a network
loop, to manage massive systems with more than
250,000 devices.
Gent by Honeywell – S-Quad
The S-Quad multi-sensor is capable of detecting
the products of combustion such as heat, smoke
and carbon monoxide. Smoke detection is
enhanced using patented dual optical scatter
technology. This allows it to be configured to filter
specific risks such as steam and dust, resulting in
reduced false alarms. Inherent flexibility means
sensors can be programmed to suit specific site
applications.
Hochiki – L@titude
The flexibility of the L@titude platform is such that
it can be re-configured to realise other control and
indication applications, with direct integration into
intelligent buildings L@titude utilises a full colour,
7” 800 x 480 touch screen graphical display. 80
character zone location and 80 character device
messages allow a clear, concise description of each
detection device location.
Inim – Praesidia
Praesidia is a modular control panel for fire
detection and extinguishment systems suitable for
all types of applications, from small business
premises to very large ones such airports, hotels
and shopping malls. Its modular structure allows
the configuration of each control panel from a
single cabinet to several cabinets (up to four)
assembled together.
Klaxon – Nexus Pulse
Nexus Pulse VAD units are 105dBA and 110dBA
output combined sounder beacons. With an EN54-
23 approved coverage pattern of W-3.1-11.3, each
Nexus Pulse wall mounted device can be mounted
up to 3.1m high and can cover an 11.3m x 11.3m
square room with a single device.
Notifier – POL-200-TS
The POL-200-TS is a portable, easy to use device for
use during installation, commissioning and
maintenance of analogue loops. The system
recognises all addressable loop devices using
Notifier, Morley-IAS, System Sensor and Honeywell
protocols (CLIP, OPAL & ADVANCED). Using the
device is simple via the graphical touch screen with
user-friendly icons and clear, automated, one-touch
functions.
STI – Euro Stopper Multi Kit
The Euro Stopper Multi Kit comes with one Euro
Stopper frame embedded with Glow Guide, two
coloured housing shells (red & green), one break
seal and two label sheets in 13 languages. The Euro
Stopper consists of a clear, tamper proof, tough UVstabilised
polycarbonate cover and frame that
retrofits over the break glass call point while the
Glow Guide illuminates in the dark creating a radiant
glow around the manual call point making it easier
to locate
Union – Doorsense
Preventing a fire door from closing can put your
insurance at risk - and land you in court if a fire takes
hold. But you still need a way to hold a fire door
open for ease of access. DoorSense is a standalone
unit which can be fixed to a fire door in seconds to
provide a reliable way to keep it open, but will
automatically release if the fire alarm sounds.
Xtralis – VESDA-E VEU
The VEU series of aspirating smoke detectors are the
premium detector of the VESDA-E range. An Ultrawide
sensitivity range; 15 times greater than VESDA
VLP, and provision for more sampling holes provide
an increased coverage in high airflow applications by
at least 40%.
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PREMIER AWARDS 2018
ADI Global
ADI Global has over 50 years of
experience in the specialist security
sector and provides installers with
security solutions and bespoke support
services to meet the ever-changing
demands of the industry. With more than 200 worldwide locations
each product division has its own team of product specialists.
DVS
Formed in 2003, DVS has quickly
established itself as one of Europe’s
most successful multi-brand
distributors of electronic surveillance
products. A fast paced and energetic
organisation, DVS reportedly holds the largest stock of Hikvision's
4K cameras in the UK and boasts a Hikvision training academy.
ezCCTV
With over 15 years’ experience in
the security industry and a large
portfolio of successful projects,
ezCCTV is the ideal choice for any
large-scale project. Whether it's
IP/traditional CCTV, electronics, audio, ANPR, EPOS or access
control, a team of dedicated, in-house technical support specialists
are ready to help.
Mayflex
Mayflex is a distributor of
converged IP solutions including
infrastructure, networking and
electronic security solutions.
The company brings together infrastructure, networking and
electronic security solutions to create a compatible, feature rich,
value for money offering.
Norbain
Norbain is a specialist security
distributor of both IP and analogue
technologies, offering customers
over 200 brands and handling over 9,000 shipments every month,
employing over 150 people and selling into 77 countries. Norbain is
also the home of Vista, which it says is the UK’s largest selling range
of CCTV equipment.
Oprema
Authorised Dealer of Dahua products in the UK,
Oprema is a multi-brand distributor of CCTV, IP
CCTV, HD CCTV, fire alarm systems, access
control, intruder alarm and data products to the
trade. The company was named in the top 20
fastest growing Welsh companies in 2017 and
also moved to a new HQ last year.
DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR 2018
Pro-Vision
Pro-Vision is a specialist CCTV,
access control and public address
equipment distributor. Supplying
the UK trade with branded
equipment and associated
security products, Pro-Vision is an authorised distributor for many
manufacturers including Bosch, Dallmeier, Dedicated Micros, exacq,
JVC, PAC, Panasonic, Pelco, Pentax, Samsung, Vicon and Xtralis.
Quality Essential
Distribution
Since establishment in 1997,
Quality Essential Distribution
has been supplying and distributing a diverse range of security
consumables and equipment to the European security market and
over the past 20 years has grown considerably and continues to do
so.
Security
Dynamics
(Europe)
Security Dynamics (Europe) is a video surveillance solutions
manufacturer and distributor, offering a portfolio of products and
professional services. Established in 2000, the company has grown
to become a well respected supplier in the CCTV and video security
market, distributing its products globally to installation companies,
system integrators and authorised resellers.
System Q
System Q is a UK distributor and manufacturer of
CCTV equipment. Its customer base is truly
global with over 15,000 customers in the UK and
overseas, with some as far away as Australia.
The company aims to serve the interests of the
CCTV installer, only supporting those that install
CCTV as their main sector of business.
Videcon
Videcon is a trade-only
distributor of security
products and services.
Trading since 1995, Videcon’s
expertise encompasses all aspects of security distribution from
products to training and after-care service. Videcon is the home of
the Concept Pro CCTV brand comprising security products for IP,
AHD and traditional analogue CCTV platforms.
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PSI PREMIER AWARDS
The PSI Premier Awards Dinner
This year’s Awards Dinner, following the annual
PSI Golf Day, will be held at Warren Weir at the
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa in Bedfordshire on
12th July. Guest speaker for the event will be
former footballer Ray Parlour.
Ray Parlour spent 14
years at Highbury. He
made 468 appearances
in all, winning two FA Cups,
the League Cup, three
league titles and two FA
Cups (scoring against
Chelsea in 2002). He also
played in the Champions
League and earned 10 caps
for England.
Dubbed the 'Romford
Pele,' Ray broke into
George Graham's Arsenal
side and quickly built a
reputation as an
industrious player,
improving match by match.
When Arsene Wenger
arrived he flourished. With his
footballing brain, skill and tackling
ability he gave the midfield a
quality balance - playing alongside
the likes of Patrick Vieira and
Dennis Bergkamp.
Ray left on a high note shortly
after Wenger's 'Invincibles' had
completed an unbeaten title
campaign. He signed for
Middlesbrough, then Hull City, before moving swiftly into the
media. A natural communicator and storyteller, he hosts a show
on talkSPORT as well as contributing to other outlets both at
home and abroad.
Ray is a genuine and immensely likeable man, with a treasure
chest of tales to share. He's also an adept motivator, especially
on the subject of high performance teams.
The PSI Premier Awards Dinner is always an enjoyable
evening for those who are not only finalists but golfers from the
PSI Golf Day as well as guests. Fine dining in beautiful
surroundings with great company and industry recognition.
What more could you ask for?
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Open Door is a unique online service from PSI that provides in-depth information from a selection
of market leading companies. White papers, case studies, videos, news, educational articles and
product data straight from the manufacturer are compiled by PSI magazine. Here are some of the
recent highlights from the pages of Open Door.....
Transport networks planning to install IP cameras
More than 85% of transport networks across Western Europe are
planning to install IP cameras in the near future. That’s according to a
recent survey commissioned by Axis Communications, the market leader
in network video and audio technology, in partnership with the global
public transport organisation The Union Internationale des Transports
Publics (UITP).
Globally, the transport industry has led the way in using network video for both
security and commercial applications. IP video surveillance is also increasingly playing a
crucial role in the smooth and efficient running of significant parts of the UK’s rail
network, highlighted by the successful deployment of network camera technology at
Canary Wharf Station. This helped the station facilitate 24-hour rail operations and improve passenger safety.
The shift to IP video surveillance is helping operators utilise real-time analytics to enhance decision making, ranging from
common platform changes to the more infrequent critical scenarios, such as a station
clearance in response to a security threat or other emergency. For example, machine
learning technology is helping turn vast transport surveillance infrastructures into live
monitoring systems. This software identifies what is ‘normal’ activity within a scene,
automatically creating an alert if ‘abnormal’ activity is recognised.
For more visit: www.axis.com
Examining the emergence and importance of IP monitoring
Technology has changed how we communicate. The first alarm
systems were simple bells and whistles. Then we went through the
evolution of connecting alarm systems to phone lines, whereby an
alarm would trigger and ring the phone line, leading to voice
dialing and contacting a monitoring station. This method involved
transferring information using similar technology to a fax machine.
Periodically, if nothing was going on, the alarm would
automatically dial the monitoring station as a means of indicating
that everything was in working order. This is referred to as a test
call, and if the monitoring station didn’t receive this, it would know
something was wrong. That’s pretty much the way alarm
monitoring worked around the world for the last 30 to 40 years.
Now, the use of IP technology is becoming more widespread across a variety of applications and industries, and the security
industry is no exception. IP monitoring makes use of an internet connection to report alarms and other information to the monitoring
station. Here, an alarm event is generated by the alarm panel, sending an alarm, via an IP reporting protocol, over the
internet to the monitoring station. The IP Monitoring Receiver at the monitoring
station receives and processes the alarm, and sends it on to the monitoring
station software for handling by an operator.
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Award win for Inner Range’s Inception access control system
Inner Range’s access control and intruder system, Inception, has
been honoured by the Australian Security Industry Association
(ASIAL).
Inception took the Access Control – Product of the Year award
at the annual Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence in Melbourne in
October 2017 (19/10/17).
The awards recognise the hard work, excellence and innovation of companies
and individuals in the security industry.
Tim Northwood, General Manager of Inner Range Europe, said: “Inception
winning this prestigious award is testament to the huge team effort that goes in
to creating and continually improving the system, which ultimately makes life easier for our customers managing their security.
“Inception a budget-friendly but flexible integrated access control and security system. It’s quick and easy to install and simple to
operate, offering real competitive advantage. We’re delighted the industry agrees with us.”
Inception is a web-based access control and intruder detection system that has its
software built directly in to the controller. Inception was designed to be intuitive, accessible
and easy to use for both installers and end users.
For more visit: www.innerrange.co.uk
Bat watching in Borneo’s UNESCO World Heritage Mulu National Park
Conditions could not be more challenging than in Borneo’s tropical rainforest, where temperatures reach up
to +30 degrees Celsius and humidity can be as high as 100 percent. Accessible only by boat or plane, the
wilderness of Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Area since 2000, covers about 544 square miles,
an area equal to the size of Singapore. It is home to some of the largest documented cave systems on the
planet, and populated by bats and other rare wildlife.
After a former successful collaboration, the National Park Management asked CTG Security Matrix, a
Bosch Integrator, for advice on how to best monitor the area’s remote sites.
The resulting task: To enable the capture of clear video images from selected sites within the national
park’s cave network, observe and monitor wildlife including bats, and provide real-time surveillance.
Regardless of the challenging conditions like the total darkness in the caves, the images needed to be of
sufficient quality to appear on a monitor at the park’s Bat Observatory.
Extremely robust cameras were required, to function reliably 24/7, in extreme heat, humidity and
darkness. The cameras were to be placed inside the biggest cave chamber in the world, which is 175 metres
wide and has ceilings as high as 120 metres.
Taking all of the camera requirements and environmental factors into
consideration, three Bosch MIC IP starlight 7000 HD PTZ (pan, till, zoom) cameras
were the perfect choice for this harsh environment.
For more visit: uk.boschsecurity.com/en/
Defeating the grudge purchase
Commercial and industrial applications have always been the mainstay for many
security installers. Insurance requirements for a police first response, the deterrent
effect and the understandable costs of downtime and repairs after a break-in are all
reasons all businesses need security systems.
The same can’t be said of the domestic
market. Residential users don’t always
appreciate the benefits of a
professionally installed and maintained
system, meaning buying decisions are
often based on price rather than system performance.
Encouraged by stories in the press, many homeowners also doubt that the police will respond. The proliferation of DIY alarm
kits or ‘cheap’ fitted systems (and their associated false alarms) exacerbates this problem.
This means that for many domestic end users, an intruder alarm system is often seen as something of a ‘grudge purchase’.
This resistance by domestic customers to purchase professional security systems isn’t about to change overnight.
Research by Texecom shows that people often resent having to pay for an intruder alarm system, not because they
don’t see its value, but because it’s designed to stop them being a ‘victim’, with all the negative connotations this
involves. Texecom’s research also identifies widespread misconceptions in the domestic market about the cost of
professional alarm systems. For more visit: www.texe.com/uk/
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PANEL
A future managed by AI
The combination of artificial
intelligence and video analytics
promises to bring new applications
to the use of surveillance systems,
but what does it mean for the
existing technologies we are
familar with? The PSI Panel
ponders the future of security
Everyone is talking about AI these days
(well, apart from the people talking about
cyber security anyway) so how exactly will
it fit into the security equation? Last month we
talked about the potential for cameras loaded
with AI and analytic functions so thought it best
to continue that discussion in this edition.
Therefore, we asked the PSI Panel of experts,
will surveillance cameras fitted with AI and
analytics integrated with an access control
system be the future of security? If cameras can
recognise behaviour, people and fires in
addition to motion detection and other factors
could they replace alarm and fire panels?
Kim Loy – Vanderbilt
Analytics combined with
access and intrusion systems
will certainly become more
popular and prevalent as the
technology progresses. I think
it is too early to boldly state
that it is the future of security. There are too
many use cases today where it wouldn’t be the
best fit based on lighting conditions,
environment and for interiors the shape and size
of a room. Although with the growing
popularity of multi-sensor cameras which in
essence can “look around corners” there will be
fewer uses cases where AI and analytics cannot
be adapted to perform well.
It will be quite some time before it would
replace alarm and fire panels. You could
potentially use less and less alarm panels, but it
will take significant improvement on the
surveillance and head-end software side to
ensure proper priority and display of alarms
without the processing and logic that is
currently done in the alarm panel. Our industry
is historically slow to adapt to change, but we
have made great strides in adopting new
technologies and learning how to apply them in
the most effective manner. I believe we will see
a strong increase in the use of cameras with AI
and analytics together with access and intrusion
systems; how quickly it could potentially takeover
is yet to be seen.
Stephen D Green –
Security Institute
There are two discrete
elements to this question. The
latter concerns the use of
video analytics in fire
detection and is largely being
answered by technology
providers already. The publication of the ISO/TS
7240-29:2017 standard for video-based fire
detection systems supports development work
being undertaken by several manufacturers.
Whilst it is clear that such technology offers
advantages over detection-based systems for
certain industries where close-quarter
monitoring is undesirable (such as in oil & gas
or nuclear applications), whether this
technology will ever replace conventional
detector-based systems wholesale will depend
on its operational efficacy and the pursuant
domestic legislation.
(continued over)
“I believe we will see
a strong increase in
the use of cameras
with AI and analytics
together with access
and intrusion
systems; how quickly
it could potentially
take-over is yet to be
seen”
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From a security professional’s perspective, of
far greater interest is the first part of the
question regarding integration of AI into
security systems. There have been various
claims of this over time, with neural networkbased
systems being able to “learn” patterns of
sensor activity indicative of attempts to security
breaches. IT security has certainly embraced AI
for network intruder and “big data” pattern
detection.
What is less well developed at this point is
the use of real-time behavioural analysis of
people and crowds. The use of AI to foretell
human intent remains the “Holy Grail” of
security. But given that the proverbial “Copper’s
Nose” fails to stand up to examination, proving
no more reliable than flipping a coin, it seems
the stuff of science-fiction that machine
intelligence might soon deliver what humans
cannot. However, given the current, seemingly
inexorable, exponential growth in computer
processing power, one would be a fool to
believe it won’t come at some point.
It is this that preeminent minds of our age,
including Elon Musk and the late Professor
Stephen Hawking, have voiced concern about.
At what point would an AI-enhanced security
system not need operators at all, and where
would that leave the criminal justice system?
“AI and analytics are two of the hottest topics in the security
industry at the moment but, as with any new technology,
there has to be a balance between need, affordability and
return on investment”
Neil Killick –
Milestone
Things are certainly heading
in that direction and AI and
analytics offer many exciting
possibilities, but we still need
to be a bit realistic.
The current situation
reminds me very much of how internet protocol
(IP) was viewed around 10 years ago. Rather
than the overnight sensation that some
predicted, IP gradually became integrated into
security solutions and has since been adopted
by a growing number of integrators and end
users who recognise its advantages.
I see a similar pattern of events with AI and
analytics, whereby they will initially be used to
augment existing technologies. This can be seen
in the way that AI is being used video content
analysis and changing how video technology is
used for surveillance.
Traditionally, video analytics has been rulesbased
with a human programmer setting fixed
parameters for every situation that a system
must recognise. Next generation video content
analysis systems, however, will identify
everything in a scene, learn about new items as
they appear and understand behaviour.
Similarly, when it comes to behavioural and
facial recognition, there are some incredible
things already being incorporated into cameras
that can help drive a more targeted police
response.
Regarding fire detection, I see the
replacement of traditional systems being a long
way off. Not only are these systems tried and
tested, it will take a huge leap of faith to swap
the use of control based fire detection, which
has a proven track record, with something that,
for the immediate future, doesn't. Furthermore,
there is the far from insignificant matter of
regulatory compliance and any standards would
probably have to be re-written to account for the
use of AI and analytics.
AI and analytics are two of the hottest topics
in the security industry at the moment but, as
with any new technology, there has to be a
balance between need, affordability and return
on investment. Devices using AI and analytics
are, at the moment, prohibitively expensive for
all but the wealthiest early adopters. However,
over time we will undoubtedly see prices come
down and enabled devices will become
commercially viable – so watch this space!
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David Davies – DVS
With the growing trend in
higher end products now
containing AI or other variants
thereof, we are seeing a big
migration over to the
analytical arena where video is
the primary source used to
pull all sorts of data that may be relevant to that
application. For example, fire detection, where a
typical looking CCTV camera that provides a
standard Day / Night image also contains an on
board application that will look for the presence
of fire, using extremely clever analytics and over
very impressive distances.
This is fantastic and anything we can do to
provide the earliest of warnings for the
presence of fire the better the chance we have
at ultimately preserving life and property. But
this comes with a warning that we should use
these in conjunction with traditional detections
methods that have been deployed for years
and work.
We are just complementing and increasing
the safety factor rather than replacing
traditional detections, however we may be some
time, if ever, when we would be completely able
to move solely to such technologies. That said,
our industry as always provides a great platform
for innovation and use of technologies, with
Amazon showing off their smart shopping
experience and others keen to follow, saving
time, money and increasing profitability.
A growing number of access control systems
are offering smart biometrics to increase
security levels while reducing time spent at
terminals, this ultimately reduces costs. I
believe we will see an increase in this sector,
you only need to look at social media to see how
intelligent these machines are getting! I can’t
wait to see what next 12 months has in store for
the security industry.
“Change is coming in every area of our lives, there will be a
convergence of technologies that will support all our daily
routine, including work and home and that will have to
include security”
exponentially, then we are simply not thinking
big enough.
Technology is driven by demand, not by
standards, I ask myself, would I like Alexa or Siri
to tell me someone is approaching my property,
give me the option to put the image on the TV,
announce through facial recognition who that
person is, or persons are?
Do I want systems to learn new people, learn
number plates, learn behaviour of when the milk
man or post man arrives, or a deliver from
Amazon, but then with all that Big Data, alert
me to any exceptions and possible threats,
strangers and unknown vehicles, automatically
to my phone or tablet, anywhere in the world?
Of course I would. We are now seeing AI
(artificial intelligence) move to IA (Intelligence
Assisted or Augmentation). The billions being
spent on AI and IoT that the world is describing
as the 4th Industrial Revolution shows “Fluent
Conversation” being possible between humans
and devices as soon (or as late) as 2030. If we
believe we will not be caught up in this world
wide technology revolution, then we are burying
our heads in the sand.
Change is coming in every area of our lives,
there will be a convergence of technologies that
will support all our daily routine, including work
and home and that will have to include security.
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Anthony King –
Square One
I read recently how we are
living in times where
technology and change is
exponential and when it
accelerates by an order of
magnitude as it has with Big
Data, then our human minds and just not
hardwired to cope with it. I do believe that is
very true, I agree that if we are not thinking
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Andy Palmer –
Seagate
We’re absolutely seeing AI
capabilities increasingly
integrated into security and
safety systems, and it's well
reported how important a role
it has to play in the future of
security. But as always, a diverse range of
technologies working in collaboration with one
another will offer the best results.
What’s important to note is that any security
and safety system requires a holistic approach.
The means an appreciation of how each tool fits
within a wider network, and an understanding
of how each component works within the
system.
As AI surveillance systems have to operate
constantly they are required to process swathes
of data, and that data needs to be efficiently
stored and easily accessible.
Marc van der Putten –
Pyronix
Fitting surveillance cameras
with AI and analytics certainly
has many intriguing
possibilities within an access
control system, but it isn’t a
technology that will be
replacing a security or fire panel anytime soon.
We can be sure that cameras will continue to
develop new and smarter features in terms of
facial and behavioural recognition with AI
analytics and it is this that will pose different
questions to security and fire panels.
Cameras, in theory, could phase out alarm
and fire panel capabilities in the future,
whereby, alongside AI analytics, they can
trigger the appropriate responses that security
and fire panels can, alongside added value
too, such as recognising who is approaching,
when conditions are normal and when there is
a problem.
However, cameras would need to be able to
differentiate between events to deliver the
“Technology and offerings will inevitably become increasingly
more sophisticated as integration continues, but the role of
cameras will more likely be to complement the system by
replacing sensors, rather than replacing the panels”
response required, such as contacting
emergency services, users, Alarm Receiving
Centres (ARCs) or keyholding services, with the
video or stream of what has or is happening.
Alongside this, regulations, approvals and
protocols would also have to be developed and
keep pace with the rate of technological
development that cameras, unlike panels, tend
to be subject to. For example, the amount of
time the system must run on its backup battery
or the volume of polling that it must action to
adhere to regulations.
Professional alarm and fire panels are
dedicated to security and life safety purposes
and therefore, every component is certified and
developed with this fundamental purpose in
mind; to alert the user or any occupants in the
event of any incident with a high level of
accuracy. The control panel continuously checks
the status of the entire system; connections,
inputs, outputs and communication paths, they
even monitor mains and backup battery and
when something fails, it immediately triggers a
warning. This development to stringent
standards minimises operating errors and
maximises performance and reliability.
The hardware and development of cameras
is with the fundamental purpose of capturing
images. The hardware is often connected either
directly or indirectly to the internet, which
makes cameras more accessible to hacking. So,
unless systems within the professional
industries begin to be developed without
stringent standards upholding the integrity of
security, cameras can be equipped with nice
features and extras that make them very
sellable, but, they would need a complete
redesign of purpose and hardware to even
begin to phase out alarm and fire panels
anytime soon.
We know that the technology to allow
cameras to replace such systems is possible
and we have seen with the development of total
solutions how rapidly the industry can change.
Technology and offerings will inevitably become
increasingly more sophisticated as integration
continues, but the role of cameras will more
likely be to complement the system by
replacing sensors, rather than replacing the
panels.
Cameras have the potential to one day
replace panels, but whether this is the direction
the industry will go in, only time will tell.
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Meet the installer – Q&A
Every month we talk to an NSI Gold accredited installer about life in the business.
This month we take a look back at what installers said when we asked:
What would make your job easier...?
Darryn Faivelowitz –
CTS Security Alarms
What I really like about this industry
is that you come in each day and you
never know what is going to happen.
There is always a lot of firefighting in
this industry, for example there
could be a storm tonight which could
completely change the calls we get
tomorrow. Staffing issues at certain
times of the year can be problem. Over the summer holidays
when the schools are closed and people are away is naturally the
time when the schools want any work doing.
Martin Shearer –
Tamar Security
Customers not saying “but I can buy it
on the internet for .....?!” Some people
are surprised how much a
professionally installed and
maintained system can cost.
Steve Bird – Astra Security
In an ideal world, all of our work would
be completed during the hours of 9 till
5. At Astra, we have listened to our
customers and their requirements and
understand that this is not always
possible. To ensure that we are in a
position to respond and install around
the customers schedule, we have
invested and supply a 24hours, 7 days a week support
infrastructure meaning that we are able to support the customer
as quickly as they require.
Jacques Lombard – Syntinex
Time! We are a 24/7 industry and we
pride ourselves on customer services
and getting the job done right. You
always have those days where you want
those extra few hours in the day to make
sure everyone has been seen to and
problems dealt effectively.
Scott McLean –
Stirling Alarms
Customers giving design
specification and type of equipment
more weight in their decision making
over cost. Each install is different and
we prefer to discuss and meet with
the customer and give them design
options which we believe to be in
their best long term interest but
other companies will quote with minimal equipment and less
specification to win the job. We may lose out on some occasions
but we believe our method is the correct way to do business.
David Barnes – Black Box
Accreditation is so important for the
industry and the businesses operating
within it. There needs to be clear
regulations driven by the appropriate
bodies and the insurance companies to
ensure that all security and life safety
systems are installed by a fully
accredited company.
Clare-Marie Howes –
Network Security & Fire
Although my position can at times be
demanding and stressful I have a really
good team, they listen, learn and
achieve. They say a ship is only as
good as its crew and we have really
good crew here most of which have
been here for eight, twelve and 20
years - there’s not many companies that can say that and in this
day and age thats a real testament to the company.
The company is expanding and if we could only source the
apprentices and engineers we need to assist us with that growth
that would make make lots of jobs here a lot easier
Craig Gwilliams –
Securenett
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CCTV
CCTV and factory security
The importance of security systems in food factories across
the UK and why CCTV should be included in any specification
By installing
surveillance systems,
food factories can
protect themselves
from threats that are
external and internal
as well as being able
to support themselves
in any claims
After news that meat wholesalers in the UK
were not complying with the requirements
set out by the Food Standards Agency
(FSAP) — investigations had to be carried out.
This investigation has impacted businesses such
as Wetherspoons, as well as schools and care
homes up and down the country.
After similar scandals presenting themselves in
the past, customers are beginning to lose their
trust in production companies and this could
potentially lead to supermarkets cutting
contracts. But what are the benefits of having
viable security systems in place?
With the advancements in technology, systems
can be designed that will help protect those
working in food factories, as well as those who
are eating the produce from them, whether this is
preventing a physical threat or a threat that
makes its way into our foods.
The first step for securing your premises is
installing access control systems. This will put an
instant barrier between operations and any entry
attempts by unauthorised personnel. Whether
this a swiped identification card, biometrics or a
passcode way of entry, only authorised personnel
will be granted access.
A popular feature to business premises to
ensure property protection is CCTV, but the
capabilities of such systems are much wider. By
spring 2018, all slaughterhouses within England are
required to have CCTV systems in place that can be
reviewed by the FSA who have unprecedented
access to footage within a 90-day period; so is this
something we should be looking to do in all food
factories to ensure safety for the British people?
According to 2020 Vision, CCTV is a great
investment for any food factories producing for
major supermarkets as it will allow them to gain
greater insights to their entire production line and
ensure the trust of customers across the country.
The key advantages using CCTV gives are:
• Customer reassurance — as food factories
don’t operate openly and everything is hidden
away, this instantly creates suspicion from a
consumer’s perspective as they will be the
ones buying the final product once distributed
to stores around the country. CCTV will counter
this issue as it shows that operation centres
have nothing to hide — giving them the ability
to publish any footage if accused of
misconduct.
• Maintaining quality — using more advanced
CCTV within food factories will enable
production companies to monitor the
production line and maintain the standards
that they sell themselves on. Sometimes, a
human error is unavoidable on a production
line after several hours of non-stop work —
being able to detect it instantly is essential.
Is crime high in factories?
Research has led us to belief that CCTV can deter
crime, and this has been backed up by the
installation in different areas across the country.
By installing surveillance systems, food factories
can protect themselves from threats that are
external and internal as well as being able to
support themselves in any claims of violation.
A common crime within the food production
sector is fraud, and this could have a bad effect on
the entire production line. 89% of manufacturers
on a global scale were impacted by fraud in 2015
— 2017 saw a 7% rise on this result.
The type of fraud that appears the most is
information theft (30%), followed by a
compliance breach (30%) and the theft of
intellectual ownership (26%). It was also found
that those who had recently started working for
the company, such as junior employees, were the
most common preparators when it came to fraud
within a manufacturing factory (39%). Temporary
manufacturing workers came in at second place
with 37%, while those in senior or middle
management positions were at 33% — the same
as ex-staff members. However, vendors/suppliers
who do not have as much access to your
business accounted for 33% too. This clarifies
that anyone has the potential to commit a crime
within a factory.
However, with the plans going ahead for spring
installation of CCTV in slaughterhouses maybe it’s
time to do the same in all food factories.
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CCTV
The benefits of BWCs
WiFi enabled BWCs
can stream footage
live to a central
control centre so that
the security team has
visibility of an
escalated incident
even in fixed IP
camera blind spots
Five things security installers should
know about body worn cameras
Body worn cameras (BWC) are becoming
increasingly important in the security
market, as when deployed correctly they
are proven to protect staff, enhance training and
generally ensure that best practice is followed.
We asked Richie McBride of Edesix to explain why
installers should take a look at utilising BWCs
alongside other surveillance options.
Why use body worn cameras?
Wearable cameras can provide two-fold
protection to staff – firstly, members of the public
naturally change and moderate their behaviour
for the better when they realise they are being
recorded, or might be recorded – but importantly
those cameras can then be used, when needed, to
record evidential quality footage to secure
convictions, or to uphold the account of staff in
the event of a complaint or incident.
Studies examining the use of BWCs show they
make a real difference in protecting frontline staff
and the public. Not only do they deter aggression
and in many cases eliminate the need to activate
a panic alarm or radio during an incident, but they
also help staff feel valued, safe and more
protected.
Body worn cameras have been proven to help
improve the safety of those in public facing roles,
whilst producing compelling legal evidence when
needed. A wearable camera system must be
simple to deploy, simple to manage and simple to
use; the BWC is a tool for the user to protect
themselves – but it isn’t the focus of their job, nor
should it be. It is essential they are easy to use
and easy to deploy with minimal training. In
addition, the back-office management suite needs
to be secure and able to deliver court-admissible
evidence packages.
Five things you need to know
1. Touch Assign technology can simplify BWC
workflows
BWC deployments can take advantage of existing
security installations with RFID door access
control systems. Security staff can assign
themselves cameras instantly and easily using
RFID Touch Assign technology using their door
access cards. Only cameras fully charged and
ready to use can be assigned, ensuring BWCs are
managed properly without the need for a member
of staff to be present to hand-out cameras
individually. Once assigned via an RFID card, that
camera is linked to the wearer to provide crucial
information about who recorded what and when.
2. BWCs can be seamlessly integrated into
leading Video Management Systems
In order to capture incidents in greater detail and
from the perspective of staff. WiFi enabled BWCs
can stream footage live to a central control centre
so that the security team has visibility of an
escalated incident even in fixed IP camera blind
spots. This also allows central security staff to
manage both systems side by side, saving time
and money.
3. BWC systems can be deployed to home
workers
New technology means an organisation’s BWC
network can be deployed to employees working
from home. Staff operating remotely, such as
bailiffs, simply retrieve their BWC from a dock
attached to a network device, at home or in a
remote office, at the start of their shift and return
it at the end of the day. All footage and camera
management information is then forwarded to a
central server during low broadband use periods,
or via the cloud, for review or use in court.
4. BWCs are proven to deter aggression and
protect staff
Retail staff, security teams and police and
transport officers are just some of the users of
BWCs who have stated that wearing a BWC makes
them feel safer at work. When recording is
activated it is made clearly visible to any potential
aggressors, reminding them that their actions
from this point can be turned into video evidence.
False complaints are also greatly reduced for
organisations using BWCs. A study by the
University of Cambridge found that police
complaints fell by 93% following roll-outs of
BWCs to frontline officers in the US and UK.
5. Incident Recorders are the latest
development for campus security
BWCs don’t all come in the one (large) size. Many
assume that BWCs are only for police and security
guards, but new smaller-sized Incident Recorders
are designed for regular staff in retail, campuses
and hospitals who might face abuse and
aggression only at certain times in their work.
Incident Recorders can live stream to a central
security room, much like a WiFi enabled BWC, to
complement a fixed IP camera system on site, but
can remain on stand-by for up to three months
before requiring a battery charge.
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The formula for success
Relationships, trust and teamwork
– that’s the formula for business
success says expert Jim Rathbone
in his latest advice piece for
installers
ood relationships and trust are vital
Gingredients for building high performing
teamwork. And all three – relationships,
trust and teamwork - are essential for building
and sustaining success as a security installation
and service business.
So let me ask: why is management so often
almost exclusively focused on sales, marketing,
new technologies, pricing, customer service,
operations efficiency and financial
management?
These hard deliverables are obviously
important. Every one of us who has ever been a
business leader knows the importance of these
hard tangible measurements.
However, my experience in business
management and in working with security
installers is that there is a vital ingredient for
business success – without which no amount of
business savvy works – and that is teamwork
built on trust.
We can’t get away from the fact that effective
teamwork is built on relationships, and
relationships are built on trust.
Consider therefore the trust equation – as it
sheds light on both teamwork and relationships.
This trust equation is used by many
professionals in the global consultancy industry
who seek to build mutually beneficial business
relationships as trusted advisors.
Trust is a function of four factors. Three of
these factors positively contribute to trust. One,
in principle, detracts from trust.
Think about it:
Credibility + Reliability + Intimacy
Trust = -------------------------------------------
Self-Interest
Let’s break it down.
In the numerator of this equation, above the
line, trust builds in teams when there is:
• Competence – where team members show
up and are seen as capable to do their jobs,
professional within their respective disciplines
• Reliability - where team members are seen
to do what they say they will do, deliver as
promised, be true to their commitments
• Intimacy – where team members have real
work-relevant relationships that create positive
energy and good team dynamics
In the denominator of this equation, below
the line, trust and relationships are enhanced
when the self-interest of the individual
concerned is secondary to their interest in what
is good for the business or their
(continued over)
We can’t get away
from the fact that
effective teamwork is
built on relationships,
and relationships are
built on trust
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interest in others. By contrast, if self- interest is
greater than the interest an individual has in the
business or in others, trust will be eroded as
colleagues realise that such an individual is
more in it for themselves than for the team or
the organisation. Trust and relationships are
therefore damaged when interest is primarily
directed toward self.
Think about how this manifests at a team
level - when a lack of interest and understanding
and respect manifests between sales teams and
marketing or installation or service or finance
teams.
These ingredients of teamwork and
relationships and trust are vital at all times – yet
they are especially critical when a business is
going through significant change and transition.
This is likely to be the case when a new senior
manager joins the team, or when a business
owner hands over the day-to-day running of the
company to the management team, or when a
business is acquired and a new senior team
How are you building trust within
your teams and with your key
players? Trust is key for long-term
success – and especially critical in
times of transformation and
significant change.
begins to call the shots, or when a company
needs to be turned round. Trust at such times
needs to be recalibrated and the different
components of the trust equation need to be
thought through.
At such times business leaders and team
members find themselves asking questions -
whether these questions are voiced or not:
• Can so-and-so do the job? Are they able
and willing to put in the necessary effort?
(competence)
• Is so-and-so reliable? Will they deliver on
their promises? Why are they not delivering as
they promised? ( reliability)
• Can I relate to so-and-so? Can I have a real
conversation with them? Will they include me in
their thinking? (intimacy)
• Is so-and-so really interested in the needs
of the business? Are they thinking about what
the business needs - or are they primarily
interested in their own gain, personal end-goals,
personal achievement? (self-interest )
Three final thoughts:
1. Trust takes a long time to be established –
yet it often takes only one occasion for it to be
lost.
2. Relationships (implied through “intimacy”
and “self-interest”) are at the heart of good
team-working. Good relationships in business
are essential for delivering great customer
service, high sales performance and positive
financial results.
3. Especially if you are in business for the
long-term, consider the anonymous African
proverb which says: “If you want to go fast, go
alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
So let me ask: how are you building trust
within your teams and with your key players?
Trust is key for long-term success – and
especially critical in times of transformation and
significant change.
Jim Rathbone is the Managing Director of
Rathbone Results. Contact him at
jim@rathboneresults.com
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PSI GOLF DAY
THE PSI GOLF DAY 2018
We hope you will be able to
join us at Luton Hoo this
year for a round of golf,
awards dinner or both!
For more details on taking
part contact David Lewis on
0208 295 8309.
This year the PSI Golf Day and
Premier Awards are being held at
Warren Weir at Luton Hoo. Why not
come and join us for the day on
12th July?
his year the PSI Golf Day and the Premier
TAwards is being held at Warren Weir at
Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire.
From 1601 to present day, Luton Hoo has
always been an estate that has brought
Bedfordshire an enormous amount of pride and
the 7,107 yard long and par 73 course offers a
harmonious blend of inland links and mature
parkland, meandering through the estate.
Warren Weir, where the PSI Premier Awards
Dinner will be taking place, nestles within the
stunning 1,065 acre grounds of Luton Hoo Hotel,
Golf & Spa and is a self-contained private event
venue with 84 luxurious bedrooms and suites.
The PSI Premier Awards Dinner (and Golf
Day) will take place on the 12th July, when we
will announce who the winners are of the
industry’s only awards campaign based on the
votes of security installers.
Following the meal and presentations there
will be after-dinner entertainment from former
Arsenal and England footballer, and current
TalkSport presenter, Ray Parlour with a chance
to unwind in the luxurious surroundings of the
Waren Lounge afterwards.
The Golf Competitions
During the day, the annual PSI Golf Day will pit
the skills of the industry’s golfers against each
other in Texas Scramble and Stableford
competitions. Every year installers,
manufacturers and suppliers compete for the
prestigious trophies and enjoy all-day
refreshment and catering in glorious
surroundings with great company.
For those looking to stay overnight, Warren
Weir has rooms to meet all requirements as well
as those in the in the Parkland and Country
Club. Book your accommodation via please
contact Lindsey Bierton on 01582 698887
mentioning the PSI Golf Day.
A day to remember for all competitors and
their guests!
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APPLICATION
Airport deploys mmWave fibre
solution for remote connections
The John Glenn Columbus International Airport in
Columbus, Ohio, has deployed mmWave radios
from Siklu providing wireless connectivity for a
remote building and the airport runway for the
purposes of local area network connectivity (LAN,
internet, VOIP).
The airport, which is the largest passenger
airport in central Ohio and second busiest in the
state with over 150 flights daily, had a need for a
wireless network to connect its Shipping and
Receiving Building, which is a detached building
located half a mile across the runway. The building
receives daily shipments from external couriers.
The previous wireless system did not provide a
robust, interference-free connectivity or the
bandwidth required.
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“There was no infrastructure to support a fibre
connection so it would have been extremely costly
and time consuming to run a pathway for conduit
and for the fibre, as well,” said Kristina Baker,
PMP, Project Manager for Technical Services, with
the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. “It’s a
very busy building and we needed reliable
network connectivity to process shipments
received or shipments going out.”
The location of the building presented
connectivity challenges due to the potential for
network interference from inclement weather and
other airport vehicles moving across the runway
throughout the day. Another major concern was
regarding planes interfering with the wireless
communication as they taxi down the runway. The
airport determined that it required interferencefree,
reliable connectivity to ensure uninterrupted
local area network connectivity and smooth
operation.
Convergint Technologies served as the systems
integrator for the project and proposed a Siklu
mmWave wireless fibre solution. The company
installed two point to point EH-1200FX 70/80GHz
Gigabit radios. Transmitting high bandwidth
information across security networks, the radios
provide interference-free connectivity with
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which are immune to heavy Wi-Fi signals within
the airport. The radios can stream applications
including HD and 4K video cameras and other IoT
sensors.
The airport, which is currently testing the use
of high-definition cameras on the Siklu mmWave
network, is considering adding cameras to the
network in the future.
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Comelit Group was selected by Silver Group,
part of the supply chain that worked in
partnership with Paradigm Housing Group to
install the access control solution.
Comelit has installed nine stainless steel,
bespoke designed entrance panels covering all
entry points for the residential development,
together with mini colour monitors in every
apartment, using slimline options from its
SimpleBus door entry solution.
Sergio de Michele, Managing Director of
Silver Group added: “Having reviewed different
options of video intercoms for the apartment
blocks on the Hitchin Road site, we selected the
hardwearing, durable stainless steel bespoke
outer panels from Comelit and complementing
mini video handsets.
“Our clients liked the units for their clean
modern look and easy to use interface. For Silver
Group, installation with the two-wire SimpleBus
interface was much simpler than the alternative
options.”
The Mini handset-based colour monitors have a
slim and compact profile and offer a range of
functions, including a 4.3-inch 16:9 colour
screen, contrast, colour and ringtone volume
control and melody customisation.
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KL Tower upgrades from
analogue camera system
The Kuala Lumpur (KL) Tower is a famous
landmark and scenery spot in Malaysia. It is a
multi-functional compound building with
telecommunication and broadcasting
operations. Every year a great amount of tourists
visit the KL Tower for sightseeing and business
purposes. As more and more customers visit the
tower, traditional analogue cameras and DVR
solutions were no longer able to meet its video
surveillance needs, and the KL Tower authority
started to look for an advanced security system
to tighten up the public security.
The widely distributed network areas,
scalable architecture and maintenance issues
(e.g. hard to go up to the top to fix cameras) are
the challenges the project manager first faced.
The data retention of recorded videos and the
scalable, end-to-end, and robust support for
hundreds of megapixel cameras for the whole
system structure are particularly important to
the planning and acceptance of the
governmental public utilities.
Security project manager Mohd Salim
Ghonah of Vims Technology said: “Integration
tasks do bring us a lot of troubles. Of course, in
a project like this, you may need to purchase
cameras, VMS, NVR, and storage systems.”
Complicated integration and verification
tasks not only consume many invisible
resources, but also contain other potential risks
of integration. For example, when video
recording is malfunctioning, which device is the
cause? Sometimes the integration of VMS and
Helping to keep Istanbul ferry
passengers safe
250 Wisenet cameras have been installed
throughout 20 ferries operated by City Lines in
Istanbul.
Having decided to offer a new ferry service
between Istinye and Cubuklu, which are on
different sides of the Bosphorus, City Lines asked
security systems integrator InfoMET Technologies,
to recommend video surveillance cameras which
could help keep passengers and the ferries safe
and secure. The cameras would be
required to cope with sea conditions
as well as capture high resolution
images day or night.
In addition to keeping a close
eye on passengers, the cameras are
also used to monitor the movement of
2,000 vehicles which are transported
daily and are a valuable navigational
tool for captains, as they enable to them
to view blind spots which cannot be seen
from the bridge.
The majority of the 250 cameras installed
are Wisenet QNO-7080Rs which are part of the
Wisenet Q series. These 4 Megapixel bullet
cameras have built-in IR illumination, H.265
compression and WiseStream.
PC causes the system to be unstable too.
The KL Tower deployed Surveon clustered
video surveillance solutions, which contain IP
cameras, RAID NVR, IP storage and enterprise
central management software. 3-megapixel IP
cameras were installed at the crucial points and
areas of the tower to more efficiently monitor
the premises and people coming in and going
out: CAM3365 fixed bullet for day and night
usage, and CAM4365 fixed dome for outdoor
surveillance.
Network video recording is handled by
Surveon’s NVR2000 enterprise NVR, which offers
up to 48 channels of megapixel recording and 36
hard drives for 120 days of video content
storage. Surveon’s iSCSI-based RAID NVR
provides scalable architecture which brings
lower maintenance effort, fewer required hard
disks and lower cost.
When WiseStream is combined with H.265
compression, bandwidth efficiency is improved by
up to 75% compared to current H.264 technology.
The QNO-7080R also features Hallway View, True
Wide Dynamic Range, Tamper Detection, Defocus
Detection, and Lens Distortion Correction.
Hallway View provides a highly effective way to
monitor narrow vertical areas such as corridors,
tunnels and aisles. It enables cameras which can
generate images in the 9:16 x 3:4 aspect ratio, to
work effectively in tall and narrow spaces.
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Frenchmans Road
Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 3AP
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Aviary Court, Wade Road, Basingstoke
Hampshire RG24 8PE
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Secure House, Braithwell Way, Hellaby,
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8QY.
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PO Box 750, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 5ZJ
Tel: 0330 1239979
E-mail: uk.securitysystems@bosch.com
Web: uk.boschsecurity.com
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CQR SECURITY
125 Pasture road, Moreton, Wirral UK CH46 4 TH
Tel: 0151 606 1000
Fax: 0151 606 1122
Email: andyw@cqr.co.uk
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Secure House, Braithwell Way, Hellaby,
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8QY
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Cliff Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S64 9HU
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Tel: 01594 545 400 Email: securitysales@eaton.com
Web: www.uk.eaton.com Twitter: @securityTP
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T: +44 (0)1895 474 474
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Brunel Way, Fareham
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APPOINTMENTS
Ciaran Barry
APPOINTMENTS
The Linx
International Group
has announced the
appointment of
Ciaran Barry as
Director of Group
Operations to
oversee all parts of
the business,
including Linx
Consultancy, Tavcom
Training, ARC
Training
International and Perpetuity Training.
Ciaran has an experienced and varied
background in both security and business.
Following his BA Hons degree in Business and
French, he had a number of commercial roles
before serving in the British Army for nine
years and then Hertfordshire Police
Constabulary for over eight years as a
detective. In 2015 he joined the Linx
International Group as a Senior Consultant. As
an avid supporter of professionalism within the
industry, Ciaran is actively involved within both
the Security Institute and ASIS International.
Kevin Swann
Chris Morss
IDIS has strengthened its UK customer service
operation with the appointment of Chris Morss as
Support Technician based out of the company’s
European headquarters in Brentford, London.
Chris joins the team offering on-site technical
support, telephone advice and training to IDIS’
customers and partners. He joins the company
from events website ASP and in his new role he
will be contributing to special surveillance
development projects, tender specifications and
technical demonstrations for commercial and
public-sector projects.
Ronald Virden
Ronald Virden, who was recently named
ACRE COO, is to assume the role of President
of ACRE International while the organisation
has also announced the promotion of Andrew
Acquarulo Jr. as President of ACRE Americas.
The evolution of the company’s leadership
roles will allow ACRE to refocus its efforts
based on geographic regions, allowing
greater alignment between its Vanderbilt and
ComNet brands in the Americas, Europe, the
Middle East and APAC.
Ronald, who will assume his expanded
role effective June 1, 2018, will be based in
Dublin, Ireland, and take over the Vanderbilt
CEO role from Joe Grillo, who will continue to serve as ACRE CEO. All of the
management of Vanderbilt’s international operations, as well as ComNet’s UKbased
operations, will fall under Ronald’s purview and he will also remain COO of
ACRE.
Kentec has appointed Kevin Swann as its new
Managing Director. He succeeds Kevin Restell,
who is retiring after more than 25 years with
the business and its parent company Hochiki.
Kevin Swann (above left) has 28 years’
experience in the industry having been closely
involved in the protocol standard evolution at
Apollo and has also held a number of senior
positions within UTC Fire and Security as
Managing Director (Global) and Regional
Manager for UK and Ireland.
“My immediate priority will be on focusing
the business on how we can make life even
better for our customers, installers and
partners,” said Kevin Swann.
Kevin Restell, the outgoing Managing
Director (above right) said: “I am leaving the
company in very good hands and wish Kevin
the very best of luck.”
Richard Broomhead
Paxton has
appointed Richard
Broomhead as
Regional Account
Manager for the
Greater North
London area and
Northern Home
Counties of Essex,
Suffolk,
Hertfordshire and
Buckinghamshire.
Based near
Enfield, Richard
will be a local point
of contact for installers in his region, ensuring
they are aware of Paxton’s product offerings to
support with upcoming projects.
Richard joins Paxton with over ten years’
experience in technology sales and account
management. Previously holding roles at
Thomson Reuters and IRIS software, he has
worked with customers to understand their
business requirements and help increase the
efficiency of their operations.
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