29 October 2024 - Security Buyer Magazine

Zenitel Connect Pro: New major innovation for the Security market

Zenitel, a global leader in Unified Critical Communication solutions, proudly announces the launch of Zenitel Connect Pro, the industry’s first critical communication solution that unifies all types of audio communication solutions, helping to bring safety, security, operational, and infotainment communication needs under one platform. Cybersecurity demands are fundamental to any security specification today and the Zenitel Connect Pro platform is built on security by design principles, which ensures that cybersecurity is foundational to the architecture, which minimizes potential vulnerabilities and ensures resiliency to cyber-attacks. By adopting open interface standards, Zenitel Connect Pro makes it easier for security system integrators to incorporate audio into the security mix, including video management and access control solutions, enabling a shift from reactive security to proactive and interactive security solutions. A truly unique offering for the physical security industry Zenitel Connect Pro represents a paradigm shift in the way people and businesses communicate, transitioning from traditional, siloed communications to a collaborative communications approach, by seamlessly integrating intercoms, IP speakers, public address, and voice alarm systems under a single platform. This unified critical communications approach helps businesses to reduce response times in emergency situations while improving communication resilience by allowing seamless transitions between different communications technologies. Addressing key operational challenges Zenitel Connect Pro enables you to setup, deploy, monitor, and maintain your communication system in one place. With a single interface to master, your team spends less time in training. Zenitel Connect Pro is powerful, yet easy to use, with an intuitive interface. This helps you to reduce setup time while giving you full control over your communication assets. Stay secure and up to date on the latest software patches, with a full overview of device software versions. A new generation communication platform that we will innovate together By adopting open interface standards, Zenitel Connect Pro will continue to evolve to meet industry demands for new capabilities and cybersecurity requirements. The platform also allows our partner community to further add third-party services on top of functionalities in our core communication platform, further accelerating our development journey. “We are excited to share this news with our partners and the security industry, and we look forward to helping everyone incorporate critical communication solutions into their security infrastructure,” says Lars Paulsson, EVP for Safety and Security at Zenitel. “This new cybersecure platform opens up opportunities for our entire ecosystem of partners by extending their security offerings with safety communication solutions and enabling the addition of functionalities and services tailored to specific end-customer needs,” Paulsson explains. Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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VIVOTEK’s All-in-One Software Boosts Operational Efficiency for Enterprises

Industry Sectors, Latest News, Technology / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

As demand for high-efficiency security systems rises among large enterprises, the global leading security solution provider VIVOTEK (3454-TW) introduces new software service “Device Manager”. This all-in-one remote management service allows large enterprises to manage thousands of network cameras, assign IPs, and update firmware remotely—significantly reducing time and labor costs, acting like a dedicated security manager for your company. For instance, when a camera goes offline, the system immediately sends a notification, effectively preventing potential security incidents and helping businesses improve their operations. According to a report¹, the IP camera market is projected to reach $14.74 billion by 2024 and grow to $28.25 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. As the security industry sees broader applications, many companies are recognizing security as a critical part of their operations. For businesses with large-scale security systems, effectively simplifying management processes is the key to staying competitive. VIVOTEK, understanding this need, has introduced a diverse range of AI-powered network cameras, recorders and the VORTEX cloud security service, it has also optimized its software systems to enable easier security management for its clients. The VIVOTEK Device Manager is available for free download on the official website and can be used effortlessly by entering the IP address of a VIVOTEK camera. Key features include:  Batch Deployment for Fast Setup: Quickly configure cameras, assign IPs, and update firmware to ensure the system is always up-to-date and running smoothly.  Stay Informed 24/7: The Device Manager runs around the clock, and whenever an abnormal event is detected—such as a device going offline—an instant notification pops up, giving clients valuable time to respond to incidents.  Enhanced Remote Management for Maintenance: You can monitor and adjust equipment at multiple locations without needing to be on-site. Devices can also be grouped for easier system maintenance. To strengthen its enterprise security ecosystem, VIVOTEK has partnered with industry-leading Video Management System (VMS) platforms such as Genetec and Milestone to integrate its network cameras and provide more efficient video analysis. Now, with the Device Manager, VIVOTEK increases synergy with third-party VMS platforms and delivers a more comprehensive security management experience for large-scale enterprise customers. Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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ASSA ABLOY launches new guide and CPD about the ‘Golden Thread’

Industry Sectors, Latest News, Technology / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

With the ‘Golden Thread’ becoming increasingly vital to construction, ASSA ABLOY has launched a new guide and CPD to help clarify its impact on all stakeholders in the build process and accelerate its adoption. Titled “The ‘Golden Thread’: A Quick Guide”, the guide explains what the concept means from early design stage through the construction phase and future building management, detailing their responsibilities and how they can ensure they comply. It is complemented by ASSA ABLOY’s new RIBA approved CPD on the topic, which educates industry professionals on the issues in detail. Peter Ashworth, Director & Head of Specification & OEM at ASSA ABLOY, comments: “The ‘Golden Thread’ is here to stay and only those who embrace it will prosper in the construction industry of the future. The RIBA accredited CPD along with the guide will help all those involved in new build construction understand their responsibilities so they can ensure compliance and safety as outlined in the new Building Safety Act.” The guide makes clear that architects have a unique set of responsibilities with regard to the ‘Golden Thread’, which derives from Dame Judith Hackitt’s ‘Building a Safer Future’ report, written in the wake of the Grenfell fire. These include ensuring that plans, specifications, and material choices are comprehensively documented and easily accessible; documenting regulatory compliance information; and considering the long-term implications of design decisions and materials used to ensure the ‘Golden Thread’ remains unbroken post-handover. The document also introduces Openings Studio™, ASSA ABLOY’s cloud-based, BIM plug-in tool for the creation, visualisation, modification and management of door openings. Helping to meet the challenges of the ‘Golden Thread’, Openings Studio, along with its linked user-friendly mobile app, enables architects to contribute to the digital record. Each door logged in Openings Studio is automatically assigned a unique smart tag that can be affixed to the door, enabling direct access to details including installation, inspection and service history. Additionally, the platform ensures all operational guides, such as technical data sheets and warranty information, can be stored in one place and is accessible at the click of a button. Peter adds: “The new guidelines require every organisation involved in the design, build and maintenance process, including architects, to keep a record of everything they do. That’s exactly what Openings Studio provides for doors. It allows architects to upload images, documents, specs and comments throughout the process. This means there will always be evidence that they have met the requirements, protecting them against the potential repercussions of not meeting the guidelines.” Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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