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PANEL “As technological advancements continue to speed up exponentially, most industries move towards either a simpler solution, a solution with more capabilities, or, in an ideal world, both as technology evolves” (from previous page) Many specialist manufactures are now incorporating green energy systems such as Solar / Wind power to extend the life of the battery-operated systems, however we are always relying on environmental factors to give us boosts in power which are not always available at the times needed. I think we are some way off professional surveillance going down the battery route. In the current day, new Ideas are being created for battery related solutions however they are limited in their functionality resulting in the idea being unable to grow. Current day batteries just aren’t capable of the job, with the advancement of improved batteries and technologies who’s to say what the future will hold but for the foreseeable I think the only battery-operated surveillance will be for the DIY consumer market. Laurence Kenny – Pyronix This will be a route introduced initially within the domestic setting. In this scenario, battery-operated cameras or doorbells is the future. Fully wireless batterypowered cameras linking to the router provides good time-saving advantages for the installer, as well as good value to the end user; with an installation that saves the upheaval of homes where running cables would be the only way to power the camera. This doesn’t provide the same level of security as a mains-powered or PoE solution, however, that certainly shouldn’t preclude it from being ‘professional’. The value of professional installers setting it up, maintaining it, linking it through to the app for video verification, building in-cloud storage etc. does present value to end users. Is it going to protect a bank, no. Does that mean it can’t be through a professional channel, absolutely not. As technological advancements continue to speed up exponentially, most industries move towards either a simpler solution, a solution with more capabilities, or, in an ideal world, both as technology evolves. Whether the evolution is with wireless intruder alarm systems, which has enjoyed phenomenal growth since around 2004 in domestic applications and more recently in commercial, or whether this will be in consumer-led industries such as the smart phone market, where a single pocket-sized device has taken the role of a phone, camera, laptop and music player. These are great examples of the drive for change. In both cases the change has come about due to two cooperating factors. Firstly, manufacturer innovation. Huge leaps in technology, including better battery technology is allowing devices to do more, while advances in radio signal performance provide greater range and bandwidth. Secondly, consumer driven innovation. The evolutions have and are perfectly timed alongside the need for efficiency. Whether this is the ability to install more intruder alarm systems within a day, or to be connected 24/7 while browsing the internet and listening to music. More than ever before people want more, they want faster and they want it cheaper. Technology will continue to evolve; improving and becoming more cost-effective, while the installing engineer’s time will become more expensive. As the cost of living increases and consumer demand dictates, a simpler solution with “no wires or mess” will be championed. Fifteen years on from 2004, when we saw the start of real growth in wireless intruder alarms, those installers refusing to embrace the technology have either had to change their minds or become extinct. The security industry must embrace this advance into the unknown of a professional fully-wireless battery-operated visual surveillance platform, just as they have with intruder alarms. 28 www.psimagazine.co.uk
PROMOTION Offering more than security Technology has become an important aspect of ensuring safety and security in retail says Emelie Säll of Axis hen discussing safety and security in Wretail, one area that needs to be considered is access control as it is crucial to know who is on-site should an emergency happen. With many retailers now having unmanned loading/delivery bays that are accessed by third parties and employees, it is vital everyone can be accounted for should an evacuation situation occur, such as a fire. Unauthorised access is also an area that needs to be closely monitored to avoid malicious activity by those who could gain access to a retail area. Imagine, for example, if a disgruntled ex-employee in a grocery store gained access to the stock room and tampered with food products that were then purchased by customers and consumed – the extent of the hazards this could cause is unimaginable. Access control also plays a massive part in employee safety and security. For example, someone may be counting a large sum of takings in the store’s cash room. Criminals may be aware that this process happens, either from monitoring the store or from insider information, and target the cash room at that time. By having suitable access control for sensitive or restricted areas, if someone tries to gain access to the area, the employee can check it is safe to grant them access, reducing the risk of both their safety and the security of the contents of the room being compromised. The safety and security of customers visiting the store is also of paramount importance. Surveillance cameras with on-board analytics can be used to identify certain cues and trigger an alert that can be acted upon as needed. If there is an immediate risk, such as a fire, security can use cameras to see where there is a safe evacuation route and, using public announcement systems, direct those out of the store safely and efficiently. Cameras and analytics can also be used to spot potential dangers, which, once identified an attendant can remove the risk. www.psimagazine.co.uk Our 24-hour society means more stores are open all night and in remote locations. This can be unnerving for potential customers who may (rightly or wrongly) assume late night, remote stores could attract a more edgy clientele. By having surveillance in place, they are more likely to feel safer and more secure, which has the added benefit of continuing sales throughout the night. With remote locations, there may be fewer patrons, so store workers may often be alone with only one customer. To increase their safety and security in what could be a vulnerable situation, cameras with audio analytics can be used to detect aggression and send an alert to the central operator, who can verify the risk via the camera. This is especially important because in a violent situation it may not be possible for the store worker to alert authorities and the automatic detection significantly shortens the response time should help be required. Similarly, remote stores could be a more attractive target for vandalism and crime, as the perpetrators are less likely to be disturbed and caught. In this case, surveillance in parking lots can identify those loitering, therefore alerting the store owner to potential criminal acts, such as vandalism, a break in or the possible intention of robbing a clerk who may be closing up and taking away the day’s earnings to be cashed the next day. These are just a few examples of the safety and security considerations today’s retails face. Surveillance is more important than ever for ensuring retail safety and security. Surveillance is more important than ever for ensuring retail safety and security Read the full article here: 29
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