Bosch to deliver new products, training and networking events for the US market

Editor / Provider: Bosch Security Systems | Updated: 3/27/2013 | Article type: Security 50

At ISC West 2013, Bosch Security Systems, aims to provide everything customers are looking for in their trade show experience. With exciting new product demonstrations, free educational sessions, and entertaining networking events, show attendees will have a variety of ways to learn about Bosch's offerings and to connect with its team of security experts.

At the new Bosch booth location—#14047—interactive demonstrations will showcase new video and intrusion products in addition to solutions for access control, fire detection and critical communications.

Visitors will learn that Bosch offers IP video solutions for any-sized project with any environmental or lighting condition. New IP, HD and megapixel cameras being introduced at the show range from standard models to advanced imagers with superior processing power. The cameras meet an array of budget and image quality requirements—from good, to better, to best.

Customers can choose a complete solution from Bosch or integrate the company's products with their preferred video management software or storage provider. Bosch will introduce its new partner program at the show and demonstrate the integration of its IP video products with third-party offerings, including software from Genetec, Milestone Systems, Exacq Technologies Inc., Lenel, OnSSI, and more.

In addition, Bosch will preview its products for the next generation of HD imaging for the security industry—coming soon!

In the area of intrusion technology, attendees can experience the new B Series Control Panels in their first public showing to the security industry. These modern Internet appliances are designed to simplify installation and increase profits for dealers and integrators.

Booth visitors can also “Get on board” the Bosch product exhibit truck before it heads out on its 2013 nationwide tour. The truck has been completely overhauled with new products, a new look, and a new name.

Axis to present smarter surveillance experiences

Editor / Provider: Axis Communications | Updated: 3/27/2013 | Article type: Security 50

Axis Communications announced its plans to unveil several new products, participate in multiple educational sessions and debut its new Partner Pavilion at ISC West 2013, April 10-12, Las Vegas (Booth #14057). This year, attendees will "Experience Smarter Video Surveillance" with Axis' hands-on approach to demonstrating the latest in IP video technology, including covert solutions, small system solutions and WDR Dynamic Capture and Lightfinder technologies. Axis industry experts will present on network video innovation in several educational sessions and show attendees will be able to connect with leading surveillance solution providers in Axis' new Partner Pavilion.

Axis will hold live demonstrations of its latest network video innovations and solutions, featuring the exceptionally discreet AXIS P12 Network Camera Series, the world's smallest HDTV-bullet style AXIS M2014-E Network Camera, the 360° fixed mini dome AXIS M3007-P/-PV Network Cameras, Lightfinder-enabled AXIS P13 Series and the 60 fps AXIS Q7411 Video Encoder. The recently expanded North American business development team will be present to discuss technology and trends in IP video. Partners, consultants and end-users can also learn more about the Axis Certification Program and full educational offering. The new Axis Mobile Command Center Vehicle, featuring integrated video surveillance technology, will also be on display.

Axis' extensive partner network showcases cutting-edge solutions, which help give companies an edge over the competition in the increasingly competitive network video market. This year at ISC West, Axis will host a new addition to the booth – the Axis Partner Pavilion. Attendees will meet face-to-face with a variety of Axis' leading solution providers and experience the latest technologies and applications in video surveillance.

In addition to its booth and speaking presence at ISC West, Axis is participating in numerous events during the week, including the 4th annual Mission 500 Security 5k, the SIA Customer Appreciation Reception and the Young Security Professionals (YSP) at ISC West networking event. Attendees are encouraged to keep an eye out for Axis “Intelligence Agents” – a collaborative effort with Mission 500.

German theme park plays it safe

Editor / Provider: SeeTec | Updated: 3/26/2013 | Article type: Commercial Markets

Featuring 100 attractions in 13 European theme areas and five hotels, the 94 hectare Europa-Park in Rust, Germany integrated its security system into a comprehensive building management solution to improve security and park management using SeeTec VMS. This allows all cameras and subsections to be accessed and operated centrally from one control station. Additionally, the system should be able to cover the perimeter security from one single source. Malsch installer vi2vi implemented the system.

“A large compound like the Europa-Park is difficult to manage decently without proper technical support,” explained Reinhard Egner, Consulting Engineering of Europa-Park “That's why we need to be informed about all the incidents occurring on our premises.” The park management began searching for a video solution in 2008 that could meet demands beyond safety concerns such as theft prevention and divergences between visitors.

As a basic prerequisite, the project management stated the integration of all applied systems, including a burglary and fire alarm system and the SeeTec software. SeeTec software met all the requirements of a centralized solution, and is future-proof with its scalability features, and the multi solution platform offers a variety of extension options, so that individual customer requests and needs can be taken into account easily, said Mathias Bechler, PM for vi2vi. SeeTec is linked to the security and building management software by means of the multi solution platform, so that information is gathered in SeeTec and made available for the user via Advancis's PSIM software.

Hence, a smooth cooperation of both systems is ensured. VCA is used as a further component of the platform. Thus, the surveillance of the park fences is based on virtual tripwires, which guarantee the security of visitors accidentally straying from the preset paths, but also secure the park against trespassing outside the opening hours. As soon as the markings are crossed, the security staff in the control station receives an alarm notification and can react immediately.

In order to preserve the visitors' privacy, the park operators rely on the segmentation of the security staff in several authorization groups. Thus, settings have been applied in the SeeTec configuration, which for instance allow particular users to browse through the recordings, but not to edit or export them. With the SeeTec mobile VMS and  web-based VMS, the security personnel also uses mobile access options to be informed actively about incidents and to be able to react immediately when walking across the grounds.

Polish stadium offers secure lifestyle

Editor / Provider: Axis Communications | Updated: 3/26/2013 | Article type: Government & Public Services

MOSRiR, a facility management of sports venues in Szczecin, Poland deployed an IP-based video surveillance system to monitor the Florian Krygier Municipal Stadium in September 2012. Local installer mvb installed the system consisting of Axis Communications high speed domes with 360 degrees pan capacity and fixed cameras equipped with directional microphones and supervisory, registration and protection position. New infrastructure was built to accommodate the installation of cameras.

The video surveillance covers all points of the stadium from the ticket counters to the gate doors, roads for emergency services, evacuation routes, parking areas, and seating sections for the fans up to the pitch itself. The sports venue also covers sports clubs and associations, physical culture, tourism organizations.

Axis was chosen for its stable and open platform and scalability, said Maciej Arndt, Technical Director for mvb. The installation of the cameras has allowed the stadium management to observe areas in real-time, and archive audio and video recordings, said Waldemar Gill, Director of Szczecin, MOSRiR. In addition, the cameras meet the revised technical requirements for the organization of mass events, which is currently regulated by the Polish Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration.

The system gives a professional support tool not only to MOSRiR employees but also to police and law enforcement officials. Safety of visitors depends on the continuous monitoring of critical areas. Moreover, if the operator detects a suspicious incident, they can immediately inform the police which significantly helps prevents incidents from occurring and allows quick response.

Asia Update: TOM targets HD-SDI DVRs

Editor / Provider: TOM | Updated: 3/26/2013 | Article type: Hot Topics

TOM Technology has produced video surveillance products since 2000, with steady development of DVRs ranging from PC-based to standalone. As of today, the company has set its sights on developing HD-SDI DVRs. Thomas Jin, President and CEO of TOM, believed the time for HD-SDI is about to start. The company decided to shift its attention to HD-SDI products after experiencing fierce competition. Jin said HD-SDI has an advantage over IP because IP products have more installation requirements. Many clients who are accustomed to using analog products have great difficulty adapting to network products. If HD-SDI products are set at a reasonable price, there is no doubt that they will be seen as the more favorable option. Jin believed the market has shifted towards HD-SDI in the first quarter of 2012, and is likely to have reached almost 1 percent in global market shares by the end of 2012.

Recognizing the opportunity, TOM took time to develop its technology and solidify its place as a provider of sophisticated HD-SDI DVRs. Recently, TOM released its new hybrid DVR, which can simultaneously connect SDI and analog cameras, and is able to record and playback in real time for up to 16 channels. The convenience of this product will likely increase the use of HD-SDI. Aside from HD-SDI DVRs, TOM continues to carry analog DVRs, providing customers with more options. The company also plans on developing a further improved CMS and HD-SDI cameras.

In terms of future development, HD-SDI will mature with greater adoption rates. The company will have to direct its products at the professional niche. Though most of the company's revenue is generated from ODM orders, Jin hopes to increase the number of products under the company's own brand. Once the company has a competitive product, its brand will be more likely to succeed. TOM currently has clients in the U.S., EMEA, and parts of Asia. Its operations in the U.S. and Europe were established especially for the convenience of the buyers to support their sales. Jin has confidence that HD-SDI products will become part of the mainstream in the security industry in 2013.

Axis strengthens N. American business development in financial and gov sectors

Editor / Provider: Axis Communications | Updated: 3/26/2013 | Article type: Security 50

Axis Communications announced the addition of two security industry veterans to its North American business development team: Stephen Joseph becomes Axis' first North American business development manager for Banking & Finance, while John Merlino was appointed as business development manager for Government Programs.

Additionally, to fortify the business development team and plan for continued future growth, Robert Muehlbauer was promoted to Business Development Programs Manager and John Bartolac to Business Development Segments Manager.

Stephen Joseph – Business Development Manager, Banking & Finance
The banking and finance industry has one of the lowest convergence rates from analog to digital video surveillance. Stephen Joseph will leverage more than 30 years of industry experience to drive Axis' educational efforts with banking and finance integrator partners and end-customers to impart the security and operational benefits of migrating from analog CCTV to IP video.

"With the considerable rise of physical attacks in banking and finance, the industry is primed to learn how the adoption of network video and intelligent analytics can expedite investigations while providing new methods of increasing operational efficiencies through system integration with other IP-based platforms," Joseph said. "With the increased pace of technological advancements, I'm excited to be part of an organization that is truly innovative and consistently striving to properly educate the market on IP security."

Since 1981 the New York-based Joseph has worked closely with banking and finance customers while at Tyco Integrated Security. He began his career as a field service technician and was promoted through the ranks to numerous customer-facing positions, including national account manager and, most recently, regional relationship manager.

John Merlino – Business Development Manager, Government Programs
John Merlino joins Axis following two decades of active and reserve Military service in the United States Navy and more than twenty years working in the physical and logical security industry, most recently in a global business development role at Lenel Systems International.

"It's not a matter of if but when the government sector will go all IP," said Merlino. "As the global market leader, Axis has been driving the shift away from outdated analog CCTV since inventing the network camera in 1996. There really couldn't be a more perfect time to join this team and help bring quality products and expertise to a domain already dedicated to protecting our communities and country." 

Business Development Team Organization
Due to increased activity and growth of the North American business development team, Robert Muehlbauer and John Bartolac will manage the Axis programs and vertical segment teams, respectively. Both will continue to report to Scott Dunn, director of business development, and assist with long-term strategic direction and day-to-day team management.

Muehlbauer, who has been with Axis since 1999 and business development manager for the Axis Application Development Partner (ADP) Program since 2009, now also leads the Technology Partner Program (TPP) and Architect & Engineer (A&E) Program teams. Muehlbauer will work together with Vince Ricco, business development manager TPP, and Jack Meltzer, business development manager A&E Program, to drive joint network video solutions with Axis partners.

Bartolac, who joined Axis in 2009, will lead the vertical segment teams in retail, transportation and banking & finance while continuing to work closely on all government initiatives with Merlino. Jackie Andersen and Hedgie Bartol, retail business development managers, Anthony Incorvati, transportation business development manager, and Joseph will continue to drive their respective segments and work with Bartolac on strategic initiatives.

Asia Update: Truen stays ahead with IP speed domes

Editor / Provider: Truen | Updated: 3/25/2013 | Article type: Hot Topics

Founded in 2005, Truen's products are used in transportation, broadcasting, security, and city surveillance. Some of its important clients include the highway authority of Korea, the Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC), and major television and radio network Korean Broadcasting System. With various network solutions to satisfy the needs of system integrators (SI), the company is able to form good working relationships with more than 100 local SIs. Aside from possessing high tech development skills, Truen's focus on the domestic market allowed the company to achieve a better understanding of local user requirements.

Though considered a late entrant of the industry, Truen acted as a pioneer in developing advanced technology. Not only was it the first Korean manufacturer to launch H.264 products in 2006, it was also one of the first in the industry to release a series of cameras and servers with 1,080p resolution at 60 frames per second in 2012, providing even higher resolution images in real time, and also surpassing current industry standards. Staying true to its innovative ways, Truen is also one of the first companies who are able to develop thermal IP cameras compliant to ONVIF and PSIA standards. As thermal cameras usually require higherstandards, in terms of algorithm and computing power, very few companies are able to achieve that. Upon the development of this thermal camera, the company is able to create new verticals as different industries realize its use in various applications. Being one of the first ONVIF members, Truen joined the organization in 2010. Within a year of joining, all of Truen's products became ONVIF-compliant.

Truen entered the foreign market in 2007 to market its own brand name, also with small ODM orders. With growing competition from China, Oscar Yoon, Overseas Sales Team Manager at Truen, believed targeting high-end megapixel network speed domes to be the best way to counter Chinese products saturating the low- to mid-end sector. Truen will continue the expansion of its network HD speed dome products portfolio, NVR, and 128-channel VMS. The company also plans to add intelligent functions to its cameras, so it will simultaneously possess both VMS and VCA functions.

In the upcoming years, Yoon said DVR sales will continue to drop and SDI products will face a similar fate. After all, IP surveillance products are the mainstream, with unlimited potential and room for development. Yoon also had high hopes for 3G-SDI, believing it will also have widespread adoption, as it can provide faster transfer rates of uncompressed HD video. Truen's network cameras are capable of transmitting both HDMI and HD-SDI, fitting the standards of the KEC. This user-friendly flexibility is also why Japanese customers select Truen products.

Chinese oil drilling equipment provider shows faith in IP video

Editor / Provider: Axis Communications | Updated: 3/25/2013 | Article type: Commercial Markets

Baoji Oilfield Machinery, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation has deployed an IP-based video surveillance system to improve management efficiency and strengthen security. Baoji is one of the world's largest land-based oil rig and serial mud pump R&D and manufacturing base. Based on the client's needs, Axis Communications and local partner NetPosa, a digital video product manufacturer, designed a system that incorporates 143 Axis HD 720P domes and NetPosa's server.

Taking into consideration the production plant's expensive machinery and equipment, plant personnel, and potential risks, the front-end cameras had to be effective and stable enough to provide HD images for 24/7 surveillance. In addition, the cameras had to handle difficult lighting conditions, high temperatures and other environmental issues.

To meet these demands, outdoor PTZ domes and fixed HD domes were installed for surveillance and real-time recording. The cameras possess PoE capability, which helped the plant save 70 percent wiring costs by eliminating new cable and wiring installments. Within the plant's existing local area network, a back-end surveillance management system was installed. NetPosa's server manages the digital video data from the cameras, the back-end storage, video forwarding and wall equipment, as well as recording and storage. The centralized platform allows the client's computer to oversee the entire system with a single management account.

The entire system employs a modular management system, enabling compatibility of the new infrastructure with existing surveillance system. At the same time, the client's monitoring needs are met through the employment of various modules, including digital map, real-time surveillance, media services, equipment inspection and alarm linkage. The implementation of open architecture has laid the foundation for future expansion, minimizing development duplication, and reducing unnecessary wastage of resources and time.

IndigoVision integrates with Paxton access module

Editor / Provider: IndigoVision | Updated: 3/25/2013 | Article type: Security 50

IndigoVision has launched its latest integration module enabling Paxton access control systems to be fully integrated into control center, IndigoVision's IP security management software solution.

"This is a significant milestone." said John Semple, IndigoVision's Head of Product Management, "Releasing the 10th access control integration module, integrating the Paxton system into the IndigoVision solution, shows how IndigoVision leads the security industry as the open platform of choice."

Semple continued, "The industry is now demanding completely integrated security solutions. Individual security components, such as analytics, license plate recognition, access control, alarm systems and perimeter detection need to be integrated with video security to provide an easy to manage, fully integrated IP security solution. Our customers tell us that an integrated solution dramatically increases efficiency with alarm management enabling quicker incident response."

IndigoVision's integration modules include systems from multiple manufacturers, including Lenel, Software House, Honeywell and GE. Other external systems such as license plate recognition and advanced analytics can also be integrated into the IndigoVision solution. The IndigoVision integration modules allow a seamless flow of events between the external security system and the IndigoVision solution. These events can trigger a wide range of actions in the IndigoVision solution, including starting recordings, displaying live video, moving PTZ cameras or sending notification emails. In addition, events and video can be effortlessly managed in a single, unified user interface, IndigoVision's control center.

In addition to this IndigoVision Paxton integration module, significant enhancements have been made to the IndigoVision Gallagher and IndigoVision MASC Integration Modules.

Moscow airport watches over cargo area and passenger terminal with 2,100 eyes

Editor / Provider: Axis Communications | Updated: 3/22/2013 | Article type: Infrastructure

Moscow's Vnukovo airport installed an IP-based video surveillance system consisting of 2,100 Axis Communications IP cameras to ensure a high level of security and monitor its two terminals. German consultant EcoProg was commissioned to design and implement the integrated security system at the passenger and cargo terminals that cover 32.7 hectares (327,000 square meters). The company has operated as an engineering contractor for Vnukovo airport since 2004.

“Airport security and safety cannot be ensured without installation of an intelligent security system,” said Dmitry Shmakov, Head of the Security Department for Vnukovo Airport. “One such system was installed for the 'A' and 'Cargo' terminals.”

EcoProg installed Axis cameras in the checking and registration zones, passport and custom check areas, lobby, halls, entrances exits, elevators, stairways and parking. The maintenance dispatch center monitors elevators, travelators, cargo conveyors and other process equipment, and automated workplaces. This equipment ensures fast response in case of incidents and helps reduce possible negative effects.

The network cameras pre-recording mode support 30 seconds buffer, while intelligent software supports motion detection, virtual cross-line detection, unattended cargo detection, and identification in check zones and registration zones. If unauthorized persons try to enter the terminal outside of the checking zone, a cross-line detector automatically triggers video recording and initiates transmission of video and audio data to airport security service in real-time.

The cameras also integrate with other security systems, including automatic fire-fighting equipment. When the fire alarm system produces an alarm signal, the fire safety station operator receives images from cameras located closest to the alarm area and evacuation routes. Taking into account the large size of the terminals, the new security system assists in decision-making, differentiation of false alarms and effective evacuation in emergency cases.