26 August 2021 - Security Buyer Magazine

Revader mobile CCTV cameras deployed on major Commonwealth Games

Revader Security has supplied a fleet of over 20 redeployable CCTV cameras to West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to provide visibility of multiple major construction projects being undertaken in anticipation of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Transport for West Midlands capital construction programme comprises several major Commonwealth Games critical projects within the Perry Barr area, including the A34 highways scheme, Perry Barr Rail Station & Bus Interchange, Alexander Stadium, A34 Sprint and A34 public realm works. The sheer scale of simultaneous construction activities within a constrained geography and along one of the busiest radial corridors into Birmingham city centre presents acute transport challenges. The redistribution of traffic flows is expected to cause significant potential disruption to the regional transport network, which therefore requires intensive CCTV monitoring and rapid incident response. Revader’s redeployable CCTV cameras are rugged outdoor surveillance solutions which combine camera, recording, storage and wireless video transmission in a single unit. They can be installed in virtually any location within minutes and repositioned to subsequent locations to suit changing surveillance requirements. The units can operate from a variety of power sources, including mains and battery. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) are able to relocate their cameras from site to site according to construction schedules, traffic volumes and the variable levels of disruption caused to surrounding infrastructure. The camera units are primarily attached to street lighting columns adjacent to major traffic routes. Data and video feeds are fed back to TfWM’s Regional Transport Coordination Centre in Birmingham, where these can also be shared with regional Urban Traffic Control centres and third parties such as the Police. It was therefore important from the outset that the new cameras interface with existing network infrastructure and control room systems. Revader Security worked in partnership with CDC Technical Services (TfWM’s appointed consultant for the project) and Total Integrated Solutions (the authority’s incumbent maintenance provider) to ensure that the cameras integrated seamlessly with existing CCTV systems. To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitynewsdesk.com

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Advancis acquires Irish Security Company

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Advancis Software & Services, manufacturer of the open Physical Security Information Management Software (PSIM) WinGuard, has acquired the Irish software company Cruatech, experts for physical security integrations solutions. Cruatech based in Dublin/Ireland have eleven years of experience in the security industry and provide individual integration solutions in physical security to customers in all business sectors, e.g. Governmental, Finance and Data Centers. Cruatech are a software company that, in addition to their own products, offer integration services for manufacturers from all over the world. With over 250 integration modules already developed, Cruatech have extensive development experience. Cruatech will remain as an independent company and will further expand their development department in the future. Thus, they might support Advancis in the future as a “Development Partner” within the Advancis Ecosystem and develop specific interface modules for WinGuard projects. In addition to an own PSIM solution, Cruatech’s existing product portfolio includes in particular a software solution for consolidating access control systems from different manufacturers. The logical and physical access rights associated with an employee’s role are always synchronized, e.g. only one access card is needed to log in to different subsystems. Such functionality is also often desired by PSIM customers so that Advancis can offer their customers added value here while maintaining their vendor-neutrality. Jan Meiswinkel, CEO of Advancis: “A key factor in the decision to acquire Cruatech was their employees, who have many years of experience in interface development (particularly in the access control sector), but the human element was also immediately convincing. We look forward to working with the experienced Cruatech team to further expand our integration expertise and time to market. In parallel, the Cruatech team will support the Advancis area representation in Dublin/Ireland that will be newly established.” Cruatech’s CEO David King with regard to the acquisition: “We are excited to be a part of the Advancis group who are industry leaders in the international PSIM market. This represents a huge opportunity to work in a team with a winning mentality and proven track record who possess long-term customer relationships established worldwide over the last 25 years. Cruatech will bring flexibility, determination and a deep understanding of integrated solutions alongside some new and exciting technology.” To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitynewsdesk.com

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News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

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Johnson Controls introduces next generation Tyco Illustra Pro Gen4 PTZ cameras

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

Johnson Controls has introduced its next generation of high performance Tyco Illustra Pro PTZ cameras, featuring AI enabled edge analytics which detects and classifies objects such as people, bicycles, buses, cars and motorbikes, and Intelligent Guard auto-tracking functionality based on face or people detection. The four new Illustra Pro Gen4 series PTZs are true day/night cameras and provide hardware support for image stabilization that ensures excellent image quality even at maximum zoom. The outdoor models have an IR distance of up to 200 metres, with the 2MP version offering up to 42x optical zoom and the 4K version providing up to 22x optical zoom. Both are equipped with Shake-Dry lens clearing and have a -50C to +60C operating range, to enable them to capture superb quality images in challenging weather conditions. The 2MP and 4K indoor models offer up to 30x and 22x optical zoom respectively and have an integrated microphone to provide support for a soon to be introduced suite of Audio AI analytics. They are supplied with an integrated recess mounting, with the optional addition of a pendant cap to allow for an alternate installation configuration. They are also available with the choice of clear or smoked dome coverings. Highly accurate PTZ functionality The cameras come with direct drive motors which deliver a quiet, fast, smooth and accurate performance and together with ultra-low latency performance, provides security personnel with the ability to accurately track subjects in mission critical applications. The cameras utilize zoom-adjusted program technology to automatically control the pan and tilt speed in proportion to the amount of zoom used, delivering precise pan and tilt control. Using programmed pre-sets and tours, the cameras are able to move into position at up to 700° per second, delivering the camera to its required position in under half a second. Smart Wide Dynamic Range All four of the new PTZ cameras feature Smart Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology which greatly improves the quality of images captured in varying lighting environments. By continuously analysing the scene, Smart WDR, without operator intervention, automatically adjusts tone mapping intensity and optimises the quality of the captured images by enhancing darkened areas without oversaturating brighter areas. Video Intelligence Analytics As users of Illustra Pro Gen cameras have come to expect, the new cameras also feature a suite of analytics which include object detection, object abandoned/removed, crowd formation, dwell and perimeter protection. This allows users to set up real-time, user-customisable event alarms to enable them to respond quickly to any incidents and make best use of human resources. Cyber Secure The Illustra Pro Gen 4 series PTZ cameras offer end-to-end video encryption, which includes camera to VMS and SD card video encryption. Consultants, system designers and systems integrators can also be assured that the cameras have been designed and built in line with the rigorous standards of the Johnson Controls Cyber Solutions Product Security Program. “These new cameras are an excellent example of how Johnson Controls is delivering on its promise to develop video surveillance solutions which capitalize on the latest advances in technology”, said Johnson Controls’ Sanjeev Singh, Senior Director, Product Management Security Products. “We are confident that users will be impressed with how the new cameras, with AI enabled edge analytics onboard, will help them maintain a safe and secure environment for their colleagues, contractors and customers, as well as protect their assets and property. As such, they present an excellent opportunity for system integrators to generate new business, whilst assisting their end-user clients to achieve maximum benefit from their video surveillance solutions”. To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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TrackTik launches Data Lab

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

TrackTik, an innovative and growing security workforce management software provider that helps the physical security industry deliver security services, announced the launch of Data Lab. Built on top of a new developer- and partner-friendly open platform, Data Lab is the first in a series of innovative tools that help security companies make better-informed business decisions through easy to use, customisable, function-based dashboards monitoring key performance indicators. Simon Ferragne, CEO and Founder of TrackTik, had this to say about Data Lab, “The physical security industry is currently undergoing a digital transformation and to stay ahead of the technology curve, we need to become an open platform. Our new open platform provides clients with the ability to easily collect their data, query the information found in their data, to develop business insights that allow them to make smarter business decisions.” With more and more data generated every year, security organisations need to leverage their information better. Data Lab helps security firms recognise the tremendous value of their data which is crucial in streamlining security operations. With Data Lab, users of TrackTik can unlock valuable insights that will enable them to gather, visualise, and interpret data by monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) through interactive dashboards. “Data Lab democratises access to information in TrackTik by empowering our clients to query their live data, build their own dashboards, and get the insights they want out of their data,” said Ferragne. “Our clients buy more than just our software. They buy our capacity to innovate and always stay a few steps ahead of the technology curve. Data Lab is only the first of many tools we are building to allow security companies to run smarter businesses.” On a daily basis, security firms accumulate a wealth of financial, operational, and human resource data like accounts, over time, site incidents, checkpoint tours, employee engagement, retention, and more. With direct access to data, Data Lab helps security firms analyse, activate, and report on that data to make the kind of critical decisions that drive their business forward. Data Lab was conceived and built on a deep understanding of today’s advanced reporting data needs in the security industry. It alleviates the reporting and visibility pains that security firms traditionally face when generating personalised reports that fully leverage their existing operational data. Providing an agile, customisable solution Data Lab gives security firms the flexibility to run fully customisable reports to truly activate their data and provide added security service value to their clients. To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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