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3 February 2022

Essence Group

Essence Group joins Qualcomm accelerator programme

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Essence Group, a technology group developing IoT-based security, safety and healthcare solutions and cloud services for homes, families and businesses, today announced that it has joined the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator programme from Qualcomm Technologies, providing its suite of its security and safety products to help protect workers, buildings, and assets. As part of the Qualcomm Advantage Network, the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator programme is designed to connect cities, municipalities, government agencies, and enterprises with an ecosystem of providers to help deliver greater efficiencies, safety, cost savings, and sustainability. With proven expertise in commercially deployed solutions, programme members include hardware and software providers, cloud solution providers, system integrators, design and manufacturing companies, as well as those offering end-to-end smart city solutions. “The Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator programme is a central hub for smart cities solution providers utilising our cutting-edge technologies, and we are excited to collaborate with Essence as they work to enhance enterprise security and employee safety in university campuses, transportation, construction, smart-stadiums, and a host of other industries,” said Sanjeet Pandit, Senior Director, Business Development and Head of Smart Cities, Qualcomm Technologies. “At Essence Group, our mission is to enhance safety and security to provide peace of mind for our residential, small business, and enterprise customers. We are thrilled to bring the Essence Umbrella mPERS, MyShield, and future products to the Qualcomm Advantage Network services portfolio,” said Yaniv Amir, President of Essence Group North America. “Essence has over 27 years of experience in the residential and small business security space as a leading developer of security and safety technologies protecting our customers’ most valuable assets.” The Essence Enterprise Solutions portfolio comprises an AI-based IoT end-to-end solution that enhances existing enterprise environments by offering a suite of integrated cloud-platforms to ensure safety of workers, buildings, and assets. The complete Essence protection suite allows customers to deter, prevent or quickly address incidents in real time. Essence brings together best-in-class technologies with advanced products and analytics to provide enterprise security with a variety of video and personal safety tools, products, and real-time alerts regarding potential on-campus incidents that could result in serious injuries and loss of property. The full suite represents the next step forward in propelling smart-enterprise campus safety from a reactive to a proactive real-time approach.   Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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carbon

Using video solutions to cut carbon emissions

Middle East News Desk /

Uri Guterman, Head of Products and Marketing, Hanwha Techwin Europe discusses the use of video solutions to cut carbon emissions. We are at an inflexion point in the battle against climate change. Scientists have long been sounding the alarm about the damage carbon emissions are doing to our planet but now they are beginning to observe widespread, unprecedented changes across the whole climate system. Some of these are irreversible over hundreds, to thousands, of years. Limiting climate change The good news is that we still have the opportunity to limit climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a UN body that assesses the science of climate change, states that “…strong and sustained reductions in emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases would limit climate change.” Beyond tackling climate change, limiting carbon emissions will also improve many people’s quality of life by improving air quality in their towns and cities. Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risks to health and cutting emissions reduces the onset and mortality from stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases like asthma. Video analytics to support climate change efforts To support wider carbon emission cutting, city and business leaders can invest in intelligent, video-based solutions that minimise congestion and make moving around a city, car park, and site, simpler. Simultaneously, the video analytics technology employed to do this can additionally support toll-road and parking pricing or rule enforcement, improve security, and boost the driver experience. The role of AI Intelligent cameras, such as the Wisenet AI cameras, come equipped with edge-based artificial intelligence (AI) that can detect and classify different vehicle categories and models. Bicycles can be differentiated from cars and trucks, for example, enabling operators to allow certain vehicular traffic through an area and limit others. So, trucks could be restricted from entering residential streets or any vehicle from roads near schools during drop-off and pick-up times. This will keep traffic on the move and protect vulnerable residents and children from exhaust fumes. Likewise, operators can monitor road usage and redirect traffic to alternative routes if congestion is building up. AI can alert operators to potential traffic jams or road accidents, enabling them to take proactive action to avoid worsening congestion. Simultaneously, updates and closures can be communicated to drivers through integrated digital displays placed along a route. Parking solutions When a vehicle reaches its destination, again, video analytics technology can ensure a smoother driving and parking experience — and by extension, lower emissions. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) fulfils multiple roles here, by automatically allowing access to a car park for pre-authorised vehicles to enforcing parking penalties, and monitoring a site for dangerous driving. Reducing the time taken to wait for a barrier to raise or a ticket to be issued will ultimately add up across hundreds of vehicles entering and exiting a site. Meanwhile, bad parking that hinders other vehicles and causes congestion can be avoided. ANPR can also help traffic flow more smoothly through other stop-and-go installations like toll roads.   Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Ecl-ips

Ecl-ips: Business Development Manager appointment

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Worcestershire-based security solutions company Ecl-ips is pleased to welcome experienced business development professional, Peter Coughlin, to their team. Peter, who lives in South Wales, will be working across England and Wales, to grow their business from their base in Stoke Prior near Bromsgrove. He will also be seeking to expand the reach of Security Group, the Bristol-based company we bought in 2020 that operates across the South-West of England. Both companies offer advanced CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and monitoring solutions in their regions. Ecl-ips and Security Group can offer solutions to the commercial, public sector, charitable and educational sectors. Our existing customers include both state and independent schools; we also have clients operating in manufacturing, retail, the audio-visual industry and high net-worth individuals. Peter has worked across a number of industries including Fire and Security; IP networks; Telecommunications and most recently in Construction. He has worked with professionals from the beginning of a construction project, writing specifications for architects, smoothing the process through to contractors and project delivery. In message to all prospective clients Peter said “I will focus on providing you with solutions that are right for your organisation, taking you through the process from inception to commissioning stage, providing a single point of contact throughout.” Welcoming Peter to Ecl-ips and Security Group, Aaron Kernaghan Managing Director of the companies said, “This is an exciting time for us as we seek to grow our business, particularly focusing on working with architects and M&E contractors so they understand the benefit of the advanced security and monitoring systems we provide. “Peter provides a great fit for our team with his past experience across arrange of sectors, including fire and security.”   Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Ecl-ips

Ecl-ips: Business Development Manager appointment

UK News Desk /

Worcestershire-based security solutions company Ecl-ips is pleased to welcome experienced business development professional, Peter Coughlin, to their team. Peter, who lives in South Wales, will be working across England and Wales, to grow their business from their base in Stoke Prior near Bromsgrove. He will also be seeking to expand the reach of Security Group, the Bristol-based company we bought in 2020 that operates across the South-West of England. Both companies offer advanced CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and monitoring solutions in their regions. Ecl-ips and Security Group can offer solutions to the commercial, public sector, charitable and educational sectors. Our existing customers include both state and independent schools; we also have clients operating in manufacturing, retail, the audio-visual industry and high net-worth individuals. Peter has worked across a number of industries including Fire and Security; IP networks; Telecommunications and most recently in Construction. He has worked with professionals from the beginning of a construction project, writing specifications for architects, smoothing the process through to contractors and project delivery. In message to all prospective clients Peter said “I will focus on providing you with solutions that are right for your organisation, taking you through the process from inception to commissioning stage, providing a single point of contact throughout.” Welcoming Peter to Ecl-ips and Security Group, Aaron Kernaghan Managing Director of the companies said, “This is an exciting time for us as we seek to grow our business, particularly focusing on working with architects and M&E contractors so they understand the benefit of the advanced security and monitoring systems we provide. “Peter provides a great fit for our team with his past experience across arrange of sectors, including fire and security.”   Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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stc

stc partners with Ericsson

Middle East News Desk /

As part of Ericsson and stc’s ongoing partnership to transform its network, stc has selected Ericsson 5G Standalone Core (5GC), Policy and Charging solutions to capitalise on the consumer and enterprise service offerings enabled by full 5G. Ericsson’s state-of-the-art 5G Core solution includes Ericsson’s cloud-native 5G standalone packet core, 5G Subscriber Data Management, 5G Resource Controller, 5G Signaling solutions enabling an open ecosystem that allows the integration of third-party applications. Furthermore, the deployment of Ericsson’s Cloud Native Infrastructure will support the massive scale, performance, and reliability required for the delivery of stc’s innovative 5G services. The architecture of the 5G Core gives stc the flexibility to be responsive to market demands while controlling costs at a time of growing network complexity. Developed around cloud-native and DevOps/automation & orchestration principles, Ericsson’s 5GC will also automate the lifecycle management of stc’s networks, as well as enable continuous software delivery and integration. This comes along with the partnership between Ericsson and stc in the Business Support System (BSS) domain where Ericsson’s Ericsson Charging System and Service-Aware Policy Controller SAPC/PCF delivers the latest technology of virtual Charging Access Function (vCAF) into the 5G Core Standalone solution has enabled stc to launch the SA network with 5G-ready BSS. Ericsson BSS aligns closely with stc’s considerable charging system footprint in the Kingdom. It will also enable stc to leverage new evolving technologies through the rapid introduction of new business models, multi-sided partnerships, integration of new devices, and the ability to base charging on any service characteristics. In December 2021, Ericsson and stc have successfully completed a test call and implementation is now in its final stages. Yazeed Alfaris, Applications VP at stc says: “Our main goal is to ensure that our customers across Saudi Arabia enjoy advance digital solutions and services more quickly and efficiently. Our strategic partnership with Ericsson aims to create a pathway for the nation’s digital transformation objectives Which fully aligns with Saudi Vision 2030.” Bader Abdullah Allhieb, Infrastructure Sector VP at stc said “The successful completion of the test call in December 2021 is an important milestone in stc’s readiness to rollout a comprehensive 5G Standalone network to our customers across the region. We are ready and helping to create a pathway for the Kingdome of Saudi Arabia digital transformation goals.” Mathias Johansson, Vice President and Head of Customer Unit Saudi Arabia and Egypt at Ericsson Middle East and Africa said “Digital evolution is a key enabler for realising Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 -geared towards building a digital society, a digital economy and a digital nation. 5G offers the potential to drive new services and deliver on differentiated experiences for consumers and enterprises. Ericsson is committed to continue supporting stc in this journey and deliver excellency and seamlessly enable services in the 5G Core, BSS and network in support of stc paving the way to realise Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.” Lucky La Ricca, Vice President and Head of Digital Services at Ericsson Middle East and Africa said “The successful completion of the test calls of 5G Standalone solutions mark the founding of stc’s next generation 5G SA offering to its customers. As a strategic partner, it is a demonstration of our intention to provide advanced solutions to support stc’s 5G offering and a testimony to the vital role Ericsson is playing to support the Kingdom’s vision by bringing the latest technology innovation to the country.”   Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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carbon

Using video solutions to cut carbon emissions

UK News Desk /

Uri Guterman, Head of Products and Marketing, Hanwha Techwin Europe discusses the use of video solutions to cut carbon emissions. We are at an inflexion point in the battle against climate change. Scientists have long been sounding the alarm about the damage carbon emissions are doing to our planet but now they are beginning to observe widespread, unprecedented changes across the whole climate system. Some of these are irreversible over hundreds, to thousands, of years. Limiting climate change The good news is that we still have the opportunity to limit climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a UN body that assesses the science of climate change, states that “…strong and sustained reductions in emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases would limit climate change.” Beyond tackling climate change, limiting carbon emissions will also improve many people’s quality of life by improving air quality in their towns and cities. Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risks to health and cutting emissions reduces the onset and mortality from stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases like asthma. Video analytics to support climate change efforts To support wider carbon emission cutting, city and business leaders can invest in intelligent, video-based solutions that minimise congestion and make moving around a city, car park, and site, simpler. Simultaneously, the video analytics technology employed to do this can additionally support toll-road and parking pricing or rule enforcement, improve security, and boost the driver experience. The role of AI Intelligent cameras, such as the Wisenet AI cameras, come equipped with edge-based artificial intelligence (AI) that can detect and classify different vehicle categories and models. Bicycles can be differentiated from cars and trucks, for example, enabling operators to allow certain vehicular traffic through an area and limit others. So, trucks could be restricted from entering residential streets or any vehicle from roads near schools during drop-off and pick-up times. This will keep traffic on the move and protect vulnerable residents and children from exhaust fumes. Likewise, operators can monitor road usage and redirect traffic to alternative routes if congestion is building up. AI can alert operators to potential traffic jams or road accidents, enabling them to take proactive action to avoid worsening congestion. Simultaneously, updates and closures can be communicated to drivers through integrated digital displays placed along a route. Parking solutions When a vehicle reaches its destination, again, video analytics technology can ensure a smoother driving and parking experience — and by extension, lower emissions. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) fulfils multiple roles here, by automatically allowing access to a car park for pre-authorised vehicles to enforcing parking penalties, and monitoring a site for dangerous driving. Reducing the time taken to wait for a barrier to raise or a ticket to be issued will ultimately add up across hundreds of vehicles entering and exiting a site. Meanwhile, bad parking that hinders other vehicles and causes congestion can be avoided. ANPR can also help traffic flow more smoothly through other stop-and-go installations like toll roads.   Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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