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The physical security market continues to experience growth as users look to capitalise on the promises of emerging technologies and because of this, 2017 proved to be a great year for Oncam. In fact, this year was the best year in Oncam's history in terms of sales, as 360-degree fisheye cameras have gone from being a “specialty” camera used only in certain applications to a primary device for enabling total situational awareness. Today, many of our customers leverage 360-degree cameras exclusively to provide extensive coverage inside a facility or in a large outdoor area, with traditional narrow field-of-view cameras used only at “choke” points. Increase in cybersecurity threats and breaches At the end of 2016, we predicted a major trend this year would be an increase in cybersecurity concerns for users of physical security systems, and we were right. An increase in cybersecurity threats and breaches have put organisations on watch. Based on this and the adoption of more IT-centric infrastructure and protocols, there is significant collaboration between IT and physical security, and true “convergence” is finally starting to happen. The adoption of video analytics also continued to increase this year, as most video surveillance projects involved the use of some form of analytics and data analysis. Demand for safeguards As we move into 2018, the trends of 2017 will roll over, and cybersecurity will continue to be a major issue. Suppliers of hardware and software will put an even greater emphasis being cyber secure and end users will increasingly demand safeguards. Additionally, the deployment and use of advanced analytics based on newer artificial intelligence-based technologies will continue to increase. It will be the technology providers that find ways to allow users to capture additional value from the information collected by security systems that will accelerate growth. Oncam made significant investments in new products that leverage analytics and cloud technologies. In 2018, we will continue to invest in the development of new products, with a focus on solutions for particular applications across industry segments. Beyond our technology advancements, we've invested significantly in boosting our sales force in the Americas and adding industry experts to ensure sustained customer and partner success with our solutions. From our vantage point, Oncam is well positioned to capitalise on opportunities for growth in the coming year.

2017 was quite an interesting and eventful year for the physical security industry. The economy has been robust and technology has become progressively sophisticated—with interactive services, cloud computing and network-based solutions taking charge to provide new insights to installers and their end-user customers. The Internet of Things is creating increasingly integrated solutions, with a heightened emphasis on total connectivity. Changing security expectations World events have also put the spotlight on the need for comprehensive security at public events, tourist attractions and schools and campuses. Security is an expectation and systems integrators are becoming trusted advisors to their customers, who are looking to them to solve problems or issues. Residential systems are more robust and now, are migrating to the commercial side of the business. There’s a blurring of the lines of technology—many of the products that come to the security industry originate from the consumer side. This proposition is also changing expectations by both residential and commercial customers, who want common, easy operation from their smartphone or user interface. Unexpected was some of the biggest deals in the industry, including acquisitions by dominant companies who grew even larger and continued ongoing consolidation on the manufacturing side. Those who remain will need to be progressive and step up their game with the latest proven technologies. Selling hardware isn’t the end game any longer. It’s providing solutions that generate revenue for security dealers and offer a solid return on investment for the end-user. In addition, solutions need to be easier for the user, and integrate many different systems and components across the enterprise. Cybersecurity safeguards End users want to get the most out of their solutions—and they want to be able to have more than safety and security. They are looking for the types of products that yield insights into system performance and give them the data the need for greater control and to proactively address any challenges or problems before they occur. Downtime is not an option and therefore, there’s an increased emphasis on consistent power so solutions are always on and running reliably. For security dealers and integrators, physical security and cybersecurity services will be part of their offerings and no longer separate disciplines Cybersecurity is a dominant conversation in the security industry these days and that buzz will continue into 2018. Because solutions are increasingly network connected, they have vulnerabilities that will have to be addressed by service providers and manufacturers. Manufacturers will need to take the upper hand in providing hardened products—testing and certifying for cybersecurity safeguards. That is not an easy task and can be expensive, but it needs to be done. Because cybersecurity is in constant evolution, many will go the route of outsourcing this component of their manufacturing to third parties well-versed in threat detection and hardening. Hardened products will also need to evolve with new emerging attacks. For security dealers and integrators, physical security and cybersecurity services will be part of their offerings and no longer separate disciplines. Intelligent access control solutions Manufacturers no longer operate in silos. They are working with systems integrators to more fully understand their needs and those of the end-user. Manufacturers are also partnering with technology providers—bringing in the expertise of others so their solutions are comprehensive and holistic. We will continue to see integration of formerly disparate components, open systems and open APIs. There will also be strong migration to access control systems with edge intelligence and power over Ethernet, leveraging existing cabling for network connectivity. The winners will be those who take the lead in providing cyber secured and hardened products, as well as companies who partner with others to bring best of breed solutions to market. The losers will be those who continue to develop proprietary, closed systems and fail to recognise the importance of network connectivity for real-time, proactive reporting. Without networked power, the facility cannot yield the proper insights it needs to stay reliably connected 24/7 Ongoing partner success LifeSafety Power® has been working consistently and diligently on elevating the status of power from unintelligent hardware device to network-connected component that yields rich data for the user and allows the installer to provide remote monitoring and managed power services. We have changed the paradigm of power but there’s additional work to do to get people to understand the new, critical role power plays in comprehensive enterprise and campus security. Now, security installers can help the end user know what’s happening with locks, access control, gates or other connected solutions and fix problems before they happen. Without networked power, the facility cannot yield the proper insights it needs to stay reliably connected 24/7. We have also had continued, ongoing successes with our many partners in the access control community and that’s where we will further focus our efforts in 2018—working with leading security solution providers to present the best technologies and solutions that are reliable, certified and present the types of insights security dealers need to offer customers to provide the highest levels of service. This will also help security dealers and integrators differentiate themselves and compete more effectively in the crowded marketplace.

Part 1 in our Intercoms in Security Series Lambert-St. Louis International Airport uses Code Blue intercoms Organisations are demanding a new level of interoperability among mission-critical security systems. Intelligible audio, the ability to hear, be heard and be understood, is critical to communication, which is essential to the core security processes within an organisation, as well as to emergency situations. Intelligible audio provides a platform to optimise various processes, including the use of security officers. “Our main thrust is to ensure our clients see intelligible and interoperable audio, not as an option, but as instrumental to their budget optimisation, stakeholder communication and risk mitigation efforts,” says Jim Hoffpauir, President of Zenitel North America, a manufacturer of intercoms and other communications solutions. Iintercoms in building safety and security  The role of intercoms in building safety and security is a given across many markets, and that use is growing. Intercoms are used in campus call boxes, elevators, muster locations, and for emergency notification. The trend is toward video, audio and access control, all tied together. There is also an emphasis on providing intelligible audio in any environment, even demanding ones. The education market has historically been a large sector for intercoms. Emergency phones and intercoms traditionally have been found throughout education settings, including colleges and universities, where they remain quite popular. Expanding markets for two-way communication In recent years, however, their popularity has also grown within the healthcare and mass transit sectors, where their versatility allows authorities to react to emergency situations while also providing a wide range of applications for non-emergency situations, such as car trouble or requests for directions. Intercoms can fulfill a variety of emergency and non-emergency needs in places like downtown Santa Ana, California (Photo courtesy Code Blue) “Markets of all sizes and shapes can benefit from a two-way communication solution that can help individuals place calls for assistance with first responders, police departments or customer service representatives,” says David Fleming, Chief Design Officer for Code Blue Corp. Intercoms for public and private sectors Aiphone is another intercom manufacturer for which education is a big market. Bruce Czerwinski, U.S. General Sales Manager, Aiphone Corp., says about 80 percent of both public and private K-12 and higher education campuses are using at least one intercom in some form. That percentage grows to nearly 100 percent for hospitals, which are using intercoms as nurse-call stations and at parking facilities, exterior door entries, nurseries and pharmacies, he says. "About 40 percent of commercial units – from strip malls to large, multi-tenant campus settings – are using intercoms" Up to 70 percent of larger multi-family facilities are also using intercoms. And that percentage is even higher in older, heavily populated Eastern cities. Many locales have laws mandating the use of audio and video intercoms on buildings beyond a threshold number of units. About 40 percent of commercial units – from strip malls to large, multi-tenant campus settings – are using intercoms, says Czerwinski. In the past year, Aiphone’s emergency stations have become very popular, particularly in campus settings; both commercial and higher education. Also, a growing number of unmanned parking garages are using the stations to allow patrons to immediately reach first responders or security personnel. Each of these markets still has growth potential, but by its sheer size, the commercial market offers the greatest opportunities, according to Aiphone. Video-enabled IP intercoms Intercom usage differs widely in various global markets, according to Craig Szmania, CEO of 2N USA, a manufacturer of IP intercoms. In the North American market, intercom usage is relatively low compared to the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, where intercoms are a more mature market. Security, convenience, systems integration and IP-versus-analogue adoption are driving usage and growth to more than 20 percent year-over-year. More and more video-enabled IP intercoms are seen as an integral part of a system wide security and video solution, according to Szmania. “Our intercom portfolio targets all the major verticals, but we have had particular success in the education sector – K-12 and universities,” says Szmania. “These end users are looking for specific features in securing their campuses, providing convenience to their administrators, employing programmability for differing use scenarios throughout the campus, and integration to their telephony or other systems.” More and more video-enabled IP intercoms are seen as an integral part of a system wide security and video solution Szmania says the latter point is becoming a particular need in light of a requirement for campus-wide communication and coordination in emergency situations. “Our intercoms integrate seamlessly with third party solutions such as Cisco’s telephone systems that are the communication backbones of many schools and campuses,” he adds. IP-based solutions in residential verticals Considering near-term growth potential, single family and multi-tenant residential verticals have fantastic opportunities for increased usage of door stations/intercoms in the United States, according to Szmania. The company has entered this space over the last several years and has grown to be a market leader in IP-based integrated solutions, especially in the home automation space. The adoption of IP networked solutions for condominiums and apartments is just taking off, driven in part by consumer demand for mobile-anywhere video, audio and door control. The service is also a driver for integrator/dealer adoption of the technology to provide recurring monthly revenue (RMR). 2N has also achieved triple-digit growth in commercial building installations over the past two years. Building owners, IT departments and security managers want and need a networked solution for control and security. 2N’s open platforms are a good fit, says Szmania. Read part 2 of our Security Intercoms series here

At IFSEC International 2017, pioneering facial recognition specialist Aurora will unveil its latest next-generation technology development: FaceSentinel LR, a long-range sensor that extends Aurora’s industry-leading near infrared capabilities to a wider range of distances, making it suitable for applications such as queue management, surveillance, and VIP identification. The specialist biometric imaging and illumination technology is designed to work with the latest versions of Aurora’s Deep Learning-based Facial Recognition engines. FaceSentinel LR Aurora is established as a world leader in ‘near IR’-based facial recognition, and has logged millions of successful events in applications including time and attendance, airport passenger management and access control. Now FaceSentinel LR uses high speed global shutter technology and a high brightness near IR ceramic flash to deliver a series of HDR still frames to Aurora’s facial recognition engine. Dynamic image analysis provides for adjustment of the illumination to optimise the clarity of a subject’s face in the next frame, repeatable at up to 40fps. Aurora Head of Sales and Marketing Gary James says FaceSentinel LR addresses the issues found in operating facial recognition with visible light CCTV images, a major obstacle for accuracy in situations where the subject isn’t presenting their face directly to a camera. “This problem has been overcome by integrating the specialist illumination and imaging components in one application-specific device,” James says. “The sensor is highly compact, with very low power consumption, despite its powerful output and processing ability. This extends the operational range of our IR face recognition capability fivefold, opening up many new applications such as queue monitoring and covert identification.” Fastlane Glassgate 300 turnstile Aurora will also show its FaceSentinel Sensor integrated with the Fastlane Glassgate 300 turnstile, operating in both token-free “Identification” Mode (1:n), which allows registered users access simply by looking at the sensor, and in “Verification” Mode (1:1), which adds a biometric layer to the functionality of any access control system. In Verification mode, FaceSentinel confirms the identity of a person holding a card or entering a PIN, before passing the details through to the access control system. Both authentication and verification happen in a second or less. FaceSentinel is the world’s first biometric access control authentication product powered by Deep Learning FaceSentinel is the world’s first biometric access control authentication product powered by Deep Learning; the system uses AI and infrared light to achieve unparalleled facial recognition speed, accuracy, and reliability. Aurora’s facial recognition technology is – among other places - used throughout Heathrow Airport for boarding pass verification and in British Airways’ domestic self-boarding gates. Deep Learning Deep Learning is a pioneering technique used to create a highly optimised Artificial Intelligence. It works by first creating a blank “brain”: an artificial neural network. This brain is then trained to recognise faces by presenting it with millions of face image examples, enabling it to become more experienced, faster, and more accurate at the facial recognition task than any human or existing technology could be. Integrated Design Limited (IDL) is the designer and manufacturer of Fastlane Turnstiles and Door Detective anti-tailgating products, and has over 30 years of experience and a worldwide distribution and installation network. At IFSEC International 2017, FaceSentinel and FaceSentinel LR will be running on IDL’s stand E1550.

The members will have access to BSIA’s Members’ Lounge throughout the show, with seating available for meetings & coffee breaks Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are looking forward to showcasing the very latest in innovative security technology to an impressive audience of international buyers and specifiers, as IFSEC International makes its return to London on 16th – 18th June, 2015. A focus on innovation at this year’s show has attracted a number of new product launches, with many security providers offering live demonstrations of technology alongside expert advice. James Kelly, Chief Executive at the BSIA, comments: “Last year’s move to London created a real buzz around IFSEC, so in 2015 – with the show now firmly established in the capital – our expectations are that it will continue to grow from strength to strength. Three issues close to the BSIA’s heart – innovation, education and sharing best practice – are all key to the show’s programme in 2015, and as such, the Association is delighted to reinforce its keen support of the event.” Ruth Galpine, Group Marketing Manager, confirms the positive outlook for 2015’s event: “We’ve seen a great appetite for IFSEC 2015 taking place in London for the second year with even more international visitors registering to attend the event. A significant amount of research and event development has taken place to ensure that visitors can learn about what the future of security holds, alongside being able to try out the latest products to market. There is a huge focus on innovation this year and we will be showcasing products that have never been seen before. We can’t wait to open the doors and are looking forward to welcoming the security industry to their annual event at ExCeL in June.” A number of BSIA members will be exhibiting at the show, and have provided the following previews of what visitors can expect at IFSEC International 2015: Bold Communications Ltd IFSEC International – Stand D400 Powerful new technology for handling fire and intruder alarms will be the focus for Bold Communications at IFSEC 2015, with a range of innovative new features for its Gemini software platform. Bold Gemini processes data, video, audio and event signalling from non-security applications, for instance, SMS and emails, as well as alarms, CCTV, access control and tracking applications. The latest version of the software will be on the Bold stand, D400, at IFSEC 2015. "Three issues close to the BSIA’s heart – innovation, education and sharing best practice – are all key to the show’s programme in 2015, and as such, the Association is delighted to reinforce its keen support of the event" Bosch Security Systems Ltd IFSEC International – Stand F700 At IFSEC 2015, Bosch Security Systems will be showcasing its intelligent products and services that maximise the benefits of a connected security solution. Bosch has such an extensive portfolio that of course not everything can be shown in one IFSEC booth. However, a short glimpse will be given on Bosch’s Intrusion, Fire, data storage, Cloud Based Services and software solutions. Additionally, Bosch representatives will be on the stand to tell you more about how Bosch products and their cutting-edge technologies (such as 4K resolution, Intelligent Video Analysis, Starlight cameras and Intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction) can meet your specific needs. CSL Dualcom IFSEC International – Stand G1250 On display at IFSEC will be The CSL DualCom Security Range with RSD, which saves users valuable engineer time and costs. Enable Remote Servicing & Diagnostics (RSD) on an installed alarm control panel with DualCom DigiAir® UDL and DualCom GradeShift® UDL. RSD reduces the need for unnecessary site visits to save valuable engineer time and cost. GJD Manufacturing Ltd IFSEC International – Stand F1160 Leading security equipment manufacturer, GJD Manufacturing Ltd, will be showcasing the new D-TECT 2 IP at IFSEC. This is a highly sophisticated IP-based detection device that harnesses the power of IP with PoE (Power over Ethernet) connectivity, advanced signal processing, quad pyro scanning and unique optical systems to provide state-of-the-art alarm capture. Integrated Design Limited (IDL) IFSEC International – Stand F1600 As a market leader featuring Fastlane turnstiles and Door Detective brands, Integrated Design Limited is proud to celebrate 30 years of design and manufacture of elegant and intelligent entrance control products. Our innovative, easy to use, state-of-the-art product range provides clients across the globe with the finest, most reliable and bespoke security solutions. Now with Ethernet connectivity, Fastlane Turnstiles and Door Detective products are universally connectable to enable seamless integration with BMS, HVAC, lift destination controls as well as traditional access control, intruder and CCTV systems. "There is a huge focus on innovation this year and we will be showcasing products that have never been seen before" Pyronix Ltd IFSEC International – Stand E1600 – E1650 At IFSEC, Pyronix is really excited to be launching its innovative and ground-breaking Enforcer HomeControl+ Panel and PyronixCloud. This new technology will allow unparalleled control over multiple security systems from anywhere in the world, such as: control your notifications, add and remove users, as well as add and remove systems. Visitors to Pyronix’s stand will get the opportunity to see the Enforcer HomeControl+ App Panel in action, as we provide live demonstrations of this ground-breaking technology and illustrate how to make the most out of this fantastic application. Experts will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and provide you with expert opinion and advice. Tavcom Training Ltd IFSEC International – Stand B1320 For the fifth year running, Tavcom will be hosting the Tavcom Training Theatre at IFSEC International 2015. Visitors to IFSEC International 2015 will have the opportunity to attend free educational sessions addressing a wide range of issues which will be supported by expert speakers from across the security industry. TDSi Ltd IFSEC International – Stand F1100 TDSI is one of the UK'S leading suppliers of integrated access control systems, offering an extensive range of readers, controllers and software systems. TDSi will be exhibiting its new reader range, including innovative multi-technology readers – Proximity and DESfire – at this year’s IFSEC International. Winsted Ltd IFSEC International – Stand F1350 Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted Europe & Middle East will be launching their latest in innovative designed workstations with the new dual sit/stand ‘Impulse’ console at IFSEC on Stand F1350. The Impulse aesthetically designed in a contouring curve can be adjusted from 30” to 46” in height with adjustable monitor mounts for optimal viewing angles and ergonomic sight lines for control room staff. The new console offers further advantages including a flexible modular and ergonomic design. BSIA's Members’ Lounge Members of the BSIA will have access to the Association’s Members’ Lounge throughout the show, with seating available for meetings and coffee breaks. Join BSIA on stand B1350 to find out more about the benefits of Association membership, or to find a reputable security supplier.

Showcasing the latest technological innovations is top of the agenda for BSIA members attending IFSEC Istanbul Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council are offering an exclusive preview of the new security innovations that visitors can expect to see at IFSEC Istanbul 2013, which opens its doors for the first time next week (30th September – 2nd October). Event organisers, UBM Live, claim that the new event – while targeting the Southern European market – offers “an unrivalled route to the Middle East”, and its unique location between East and West has succeeded in attracting many members of the BSIA’s Export Council, whose key target markets for 2013 include both Eastern and Western Europe, as well as the Middle East. Showcasing the latest technological innovations is top of the agenda for BSIA members attending IFSEC Istanbul. Manufacturer, GJD Limited, will celebrate its 30th anniversary by showing off its latest products – including the ‘Pearl Window Detector’, the new GJD D-Tect LZR laser scanner as well as a range of digital communication devices – at Stand D51.  Ana Maria Sagra-Smith, GJD’s International Sales and Marketing Consultant, comments: “GJD are exhibiting at the new IFSEC Istanbul exhibition with a view to meeting with potential new distribution partners for the Turkish and surrounding markets.” Meanwhile, Bold Communications Ltd will be exhibiting on Stand D55, and are particularly keen to find new distribution partners in the Turkish security market for their monitoring software and project services.   Bold Managing Director, Brian Kelly, commented, “With a GDP growth rate of 8.5%, second only to China, Turkey is an attractive market for any ambitious security solutions company. Bold provides innovative and high quality monitoring technology which is an excellent fit for a rapidly expanding security sector like Turkey. We hope to meet many new contacts and make many new friends at IFSEC Istanbul.” "Overseas trade shows such as IFSEC’s international counterparts Security Essen, MIPS Russia and Intersec Dubai are essential in helping BSIA Export Council members forge links with overseas companies" One of the services currently offered by the BSIA is the organisation of UK Pavilions at a long list of overseas events, including IFSEC Istanbul. Here, UK security exporters promote their products and services alongside each other at a reduced cost, enabling them to share expertise while receiving support and guidance from the BSIA. John Davies, whose company, TDSi, regularly attends overseas exhibitions, comments: “Overseas trade shows such as IFSEC’s international counterparts, Security Essen, MIPS Russia and Intersec Dubai are essential in helping BSIA Export Council members forge links with overseas companies, and BSIA members’ attendance of such events has shown no sign of slowing down during 2013.” Tom Sharrard, whose company, IDL, has also successfully exhibited at many BSIA overseas pavilions over the years, adds: “I would recommend the BSIA overseas pavilions to any security company that is entering a new overseas market or anyone new to exporting. The BSIA takes care of a lot of the organisational aspects, including the shipping, and makes the whole experience far less daunting. Also, there is the support and advice from other UK companies in the Pavilion. Another major advantage is that the BSIA can often secure a better location in the exhibition than individual companies would be able to.” Facilitating the attendance of many UK companies at overseas trade shows is UKTI’s Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) scheme, which now offers increased grants of £3,000 per company to support their attendance of overseas events. This year, TAP funding has enabled ten BSIA member companies to attend IFSEC Istanbul and its recent counterpart, IFSEC South East Asia. Mike Parry, International Sales Manager for Security at Remsdaq Ltd, and winner of the BSIA Chairman’s Award for Exporting in 2011, adds: “Remsdaq have attended events in USA, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East under the UK banner. The main reason for us attending in this way is the partial funding that’s often available, which makes these events far more attractive in that we can at least do more of them.” The overseas pavilions organised by the BSIA are not solely open to BSIA members, but to all security companies keen on gaining a more secure foothold in export markets. To find out more about UK pavilions and the BSIA’s Export Council, visit www.bsia.co.uk/export-council