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HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, will showcase its latest physical access control and secure identity solutions at IFSEC London in Hall 7, stand IF 2130, June 18-20. For the first time in the UK, HID Global will present its recently launched biometric fingerprint reader for secure access control, and a new, game-changing augmented reality tool. The company will also highlight new integrations using HID’s cloud-based card issuance for streamlined enterprise deployments and its award-winning mobile access control solution. Trusted identity solutions HID Global will present its extensive portfolio of trusted identity solutions and provide visitors hands-on demonstrations in Hall 7, stand IF 2130. Solution demonstrations include: HID SAFE allows identity information to be captured from physical access control systemsBiometrics at the door using HID’s new iCLASS SE RB25F fingerprint reader, which merges credential excellence with HID’s globally-patented multispectral imaging technology to fuel broad adoption of biometrics at the door. The high-performance reader provides an unrivalled experience by dramatically increasing image capture performance and fingerprint matching in under a second, significantly reducing delays that were previously symptomatic of biometric solutions. New Augmented Reality technology that innovates how integrators, installers and consultants deploy and use HID’s access control product. The game-changing HID AR Reader Tool optimises and expedites installation, while simplifying onsite upgrades and support with a powerful combination of 3D data and guided animations in real-world environments. HID Reader Manager, a tool that streamlines management of iCLASS SE and multiCLASS SE readers. It consists of two new elements: an app (available on both iOS and Android) for configuration, inspection and firmware updates of readers equipped with a Bluetooth and OSDP module, and an administration portal to grant key authorisation. HID Mobile Access for accessing doors, gates and more using a smartphone, tablet or wearable, and HID Location Services for accurate, real-time location awareness and occupancy data to optimise safety, meet compliance and reduce facility costs. HID’s latest card personalisation solutions, including the HID FARGO HDP6600 High Definition Printer/Encoder designed to save customers time, money and energy by cutting in half the time it takes to print the first ID card, while doubling overall throughput as compared to many alternatives. A powerful combo: HID FARGO Connect + HID SAFE: HID SAFE, Enterprise, a centralised platform for identity management, combined with the revolutionary cloud-based card issuance solution HID FARGO Connect, takes seamless on-boarding and credential issuance to a new level. HID SAFE allows identity information to be captured from physical access control systems, active directory, HR, and other external systems so that it can be pre-loaded prior to printing a credential. On 19th June, Spencer Marshall, Director of Sales Northern Europe, will participate in a panel discussion on ‘A security culture for your organisation’ in the keynote arena at 11:00.

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing the benefits of their KeyWatcher Touch and AssetWatcher key and asset management solutions at IFSEC International 2019 (stand no. IF620) in London, from June 18-20. The company is also introducing KeyWatcher Fleet, a key control system specifically for fleet management, to IFSEC attendees. “We’re thrilled to once again showcase the exciting features of our AssetWatcher and KeyWatcher Touch solutions,” said Fernando Pires, CEO at Morse Watchmans. “This year, IFSEC attendees can get a demo of our KeyWatcher Fleet, which is purpose-built for fleet managers. We are looking forward to sharing all three key and asset control products with IFSEC 2019 attendees.” Tools to optimise vehicle usage Morse Watchmans’ KeyWatcher Fleet offers fleet managers a wide array of tools to maintain and optimise vehicle usageMorse Watchmans’ KeyWatcher Fleet offers fleet managers a wide array of tools to maintain and optimise vehicle usage while reducing many operational costs. Managers can create user role-based ‘Pools’, or groups of vehicles, to automatically assign each vehicle accordingly. Flexible booking workflows enable customisation to balance usage, ensure vehicle availability and more. A range of service features makes it possible to report problems and automatically initiate new or scheduled work on each vehicle. System alerts notify management to specific issues such as an unauthorised booking attempt or expiring driver’s license, and the system generates a number of useful reports with actionable insights. A convenient dashboard displays real-time status, bookings summary, vehicle use and many other data points to provide the pulse of the fleet in an instant. KeyWatcher Touch key management system The AssetWatcher is Morse Watchmans flexible, scalable, and highly capable RFID-enabled locker systemMorse Watchmans’ KeyWatcher Touch key management system utilises a 7” touchscreen for an easy-to-use interface and patented SmartKey system with KeyAnywhere technology to make it simple to withdraw and return a key securely to any key cabinet in an enterprise. Updates to KeyWatcher Touch for 2018 include a new database design, a desktop fingerprint reader that allows users to enrol fingerprints through TrueTouch software, and the ability to utilise multiple KeyWatcher Touch server instances with a single SQL database. The AssetWatcher is Morse Watchmans flexible, scalable, and highly capable RFID-enabled locker system. Perfect for tools, mobile devices and other valuable items, it can easily support more than 10,000 users on a single system and is configurable in three usage modes for flexible usage. AssetWatcher’s RFID technology allows you to easily track who is removing or replacing an asset, as well as when and where in the system the asset has been taken from or placed. Proven features of KeyWatcher, including email notifications, multi-site operation, and multi-user capability, bring the highest levels of security and capability to AssetWatcher.

IDIS has launched its totally cost-free IDIS Dynamic Privacy Masking (IDPM) solution at IFSEC International (stand IF1110 at London’s ExCel) 2019.  IDIS now offers a simple answer to the previously labour-intensive – or prohibitively expensive – problem of de-identification in video footage which is being submitted in response to requests for access under The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or for evidential purposes. Protecting privacy with masking GDPR came into play during a challenging time and some users have stopped reporting smaller losses" Last year, GDPR gave the right to any person captured by a video surveillance camera to access a copy of their personal recorded data. But at the same time, companies are required to protect the identity of other individuals who feature in the recorded video, with anonymisation and masking.  The same de-identification also needs to be applied when providing video clips to the police and courts for use as evidence. GDPR-compliance for incident investigations Jamie Barnfield, Sales Director at IDIS Europe, says that many small to medium companies – for example, retailers and eating-out chains - are struggling to manage their recorded video footage. They are under pressure to provide police with GDPR-compliant video for incident investigations, to respond to freedom of information requests from the public, and to supply footage to insurers assessing claims including as slips, trips and falls. In all of these cases the video needs to be redacted, Barnfield points out. “GDPR came into play during a challenging time and some users have stopped reporting smaller losses and petty crimes because of the increased work involved. For others the alternative has been to resort to expensive video cloaking services that charge by the minute, or to use third-party redaction software not budgeted into the running costs of their surveillance operations,” he said. IDIS Dynamic Privacy Masking (IDPM) Solving this problem, IDPM is now available from the IDIS Partners Portal as a direct download. It allows authorised system users to blur sensitives areas and dynamically de-identify faces, vehicles etc. Crucially, IDPM does this automatically for the duration of the clip, even as the object or person moves around the scene. Users can then quickly save video as clips or project files via the IDIS Clip Player which, crucially, does not rely on transcoding to prevent forgery. The integrity of recorded video is already assured with IDIS Chained Fingerprint technology As a result, masking can easily be removed later by the authorised user without affecting the integrity of the footage, if that becomes necessary for a subsequent investigation. Users also have options to set passwords and expiration dates, and to control who can access and play video files.  IDIS Chained Fingerprint technology The integrity of recorded video is already assured with IDIS Chained Fingerprint technology, which extracts distinctive features of recorded video data to create fingerprints for each frame and then embeds each fingerprint into the data of the next frame, connecting each frame together with the next like a blockchain. “IDPM now gives users a simple, fast and intuitive tool to provide evidence to the police and courts so that theft, abuse and violence against staff can be investigated and criminals brought to justice. At the same time companies can respond, within the stipulated timeframe, to information requests in line with GDPR without additional costs,” added Barnfield.

Transforming the way security teams monitor, manage and control multiple systems, Maxxess is launching its new, open-architecture InSite solution at IFSEC International, (London ExCel 18-20 June, stand IF2120). Maxxess InSite is a cyber-secure, cloud-based service that has been developed to give organisations impressive new levels of situational awareness and allow the most rapid, coordinated response to wide range of incidents, both emergency and non-emergency. InSite can pull data from a wide array of security and safety systems and infrastructure thanks to its open-architecture design. Applications range from device fault monitoring, maintenance tracking and reporting, to incident handling and emergency response coordination.  Effective coordination during emergency InSite doesn’t simply integrate disparate systems, it unifies their capabilities and makes them more powerful in use"For large organisations, or those with complex sites or multiple premises to manage, InSite reduces complexity and allows seamless central control. It lets day-to-day operations to be managed more efficiently, identifying problems early and reducing risks, and it enables more effective coordination during emergency incidents. “InSite doesn’t simply integrate disparate systems, it unifies their capabilities and makes them more powerful in use,” said Lee Copland, Managing Director, Maxxess EMEA. “InSite pulls together critical security infrastructure and systems – everything from cameras to door controls - bringing everything under a single operating umbrella, and unifying their functions to allow rapid communications, analysis and action.” eFusion security management platform Ambit allows system controllers to link with remote personnel via their personal devicesInSite joins Maxxess’s full suite of advanced control solutions, including the Ambit family of mobile apps and the eFusion security management platform. Ambit allows system controllers to link with remote personnel via their personal devices, enabling alerts, notifications, status assessment and functions including video surveillance support. And eFusion integrates seamlessly with more than 60 off-the-shelf systems from leading vendors, including surveillance, access control, fire and intruder systems with back-office processes. For managers and teams that need to be mobile, the Maxxess MX+ client gives secure web access to eFusion controls and functions via smartphones and tablets. The full suite of Maxxess technologies will be on show at IFSEC, providing complete solutions for organisations looking to streamline their operations and improve control of multi-system infrastructure.

Access control manufacturer Inner Range will be rewarding lucky visitors to its stand with a drone every day of IFSEC International (June 18-20). Delegates who watch a demonstration of an Inner Range product will be invited to enter their details into the manufacturer’s flagship product, Integriti, and the system will randomly select a winner at the end of each day. Winners will receive a Holy Stone Mercury 3 racing drone, which can travel at 45km an hour and transmit HD video and aerial photos in real time. The camera, which has a 120-degree wide-angle lens, is easy to install or remove, and the drone is designed to reduce wind resistance for more stable filming conditions. Integration of Inception with XProtect VMS The integration allows the Inception controller to become the security and access mechanism supporting the Milestone systemInner Range has two demonstrations linked to IFSEC’s official ‘Show Me How’ series of presentations and trials. The first showcases how Inner Range’s Entry-level access control system, Inception, can now integrate with the Milestone XProtect video management system. The integration allows the Inception controller to become the security and access mechanism supporting the Milestone system. Inner Range’s Enterprise-level intelligent integrated access control system, Integriti, will also feature in the ‘Show Me How’ series. Delegates can see how ‘user qualifications’ can boost health and safety procedures, or ease car park credit renewals by alerting users when qualifications or credits are about to expire. Chance to win a racing drone Tim Northwood, General Manager at Inner Range said: “We love showing what our products can do and will happily demonstrate any aspect of our systems that people are curious about. To add an element of fun, anyone who has had a demonstration can enter our prize draw to win a racing drone. IFSEC is full of technology enthusiasts and drones are the latest gadget, whether people use them for serious business purposes or fly them just for fun. We hope delegates will like them, either way.” The Inner Range stand will include eight large screens to demonstrate the manufacturer’s access control systems The Inner Range stand (Stand IF1030) will include eight large screens to demonstrate the manufacturer’s award-winning access control systems and software in action at IFSEC International on June 18-20 at ExCel London. Inner Range has been a pioneer in the design and manufacture of intelligent security solutions since it was established in 1988. More than 150,000 Inner Range systems have been installed in over 30 countries. Customers include hospitals and high-security units, colleges, distribution centres and pharmaceutical companies, government and critical national infrastructure.

PAC & GDX, providers of access control and door entry solutions, are showcasing the range and depth of their innovative technology on Stand IF2930 at IFSEC International 2019. From a single door installation to a fully integrated network based system, the company’s extensive portfolio provides unbeatable reliability and robust functionality, at a price point that enables installation in a diverse range of residential and commercial buildings. In order to provide integrators and end users with the highest level of flexibility and ease of operation, PAC & GDX have joined forces with STid, the principal manufacturer of instinctive, contactless security technologies. NFC based readers By incorporating STid’s Bluetooth and NFC based readers with PAC or GDX controllers, a mobile phone can be used to gain access. To enjoy all the benefits of a handsfree option, all an individual has to do is tap their phone twice and the Bluetooth signal is sent to the reader to unlock a door. By downloading the STid app a virtual credential can be configured in a smartphone wallet By downloading the STid app a virtual credential can be configured in a smartphone wallet, allowing the user to have multiple virtual ‘keys’ for different areas or sites. The system can also be configured to use proximity based near field communication (NFC) instead of Bluetooth, or a combination of the two. Furthermore, it is available with a PAC or PAC 64 output and, when using a PAC 512 or PAC 212 access controller, two readers can be connected to provide true read in/out from a single channel. Access control systems Also on display is the PAC Residential Cloud solution, which leads the way in allowing organisations to remotely manage and monitor their access control systems in a secure, modern and cloud based environment. Users can address technical issues, deal with key fob management, view status, set and unset a system, and gain access to an event log more easily than ever before – all from a remote location. Various site communication options are available including PSTN, GSM and GPRS and it can be configured and managed via a smartphone, tablet or PC. At IFSEC PAC is demonstrating how Residential Cloud can be integrated with 3xLOGIC cameras to provide a fully hosted solution, which is perfect for the residential sector. This system allows designated personnel to be notified if, for example, a door is forced or left open. Network switches By sending an alarm to the camera, it starts to record and transmits images to a mobile device via a push notification. This allows the system to provide vital information that elicits a fast response and immediate action. With an optional camera, a backlight LED to provide clear visitor images in low light levels Sharing the limelight with STid and Residential Cloud is GDX7 – a next generation IP based door entry system that offers integrated access control for up to 1,000 keyholders using a standard two-core cable. With an optional camera, a backlight LED to provide clear visitor images in low light levels, and an inbuilt reader, GDX7 has an incredibly high level of functionality and enables integrators to install an IP system without being skilled in IT or familiar with network switches. Identification devices The GDX7 door entry panel can be provided with multiple button options, including those that meet the requirements of the Equality Act, and its readers and identification devices have also been approved by Secured by Design – a police service initiative that aims to improve the security of buildings. Already a huge success, GDX7 has a new seven-inch apartment station and a new landing card, which enables it to provide up to 96 handset connections. It too has recently been augmented with STid integration providing property owners, engineers or contractors with a flexible way of gaining access to remote properties. “PAC & GDX are driven by constant innovation and the desire to push the boundaries of what’s possible with access control,” commented David Hughes, the company’s global product manager. “We also pride ourselves on our customer service and technical support, which includes the provision of a new online training platform that offers a great way to get the most out our products.”

TAKEX Europe Ltd., renowned Japanese manufacturer of active and passive infrared perimeter intruder detection sensors, is slated to showcase their latest addition to their beam sensor family at this year’s IFSEC international at ExCel London, 18-20 June 2019. TAKEX detection sensors TAKEX detection sensors have been protecting people and property for more than 55 years, safeguarding domestic, commercial, and industrial premises and high-level Royal, Government, and military organisations worldwide. The detection sensor is the cornerstone of any perimeter intruder system, with active infrared beams widely regarded as the pinnacle; balancing precise, dependable, long-range protection with unrivalled reliability and catch performance in all outdoor environments. Using IFSEC as the launchpad for a new beam sensor technology, TAKEX will be introducing the all-new PR-30BE Using IFSEC as the launchpad for a new beam sensor technology, TAKEX will be introducing the all-new PR-30BE; a 30-metre reflective beam sensor with Time of Flight monitoring. The PR-30BE uses Time of Flight technology to determine detecting distance with unprecedented accuracy by measuring both light reception level and timing, meaning no lost alarms from highly reflective objects such as white vehicles. PR-30BE reflective beam sensor The PR-30BE can be used where conventional beams that require power at both ends are impractical due to either installation cost or environmental concerns, such as across waterways, roads, and runways; providing the performance of a traditional point-to-point beam sensor with the single-ended convenience of a PIR detector. Sized like a twin beam but with several features carried over from the PB-IN and PXB flagship quad series, the PR-30BE includes environmental monitoring which dynamically optimises performance to match changing conditions with a dedicated output giving a pre-alarm warning if required. Also included is the popular audible alignment tone function which together with the dual-ring viewfinder and monitor output voltage options, ensure easy beam alignment. Response time adjustment The PR-30BE also includes response time adjustment, +/-90 degrees horizontal and +/-5 degrees vertical adjustment, and a newly redesigned reflector assembly for a minimum operational distance of just 0.5m. Attendees of IFSEC International 2019 will have the opportunity to see the PR-30BE first-hand. Visit TAKEX on stand IF2602, 18-20 June at ExCel London. Additional details including pricing will be announced in local markets at the time of availability.

Frontier Pitts will be exhibiting at the IFSEC Exhibition at Excel, London between the 18th and 20th of June 2019. Frontier Pitts will be showcasing a fully operational Secured by Design accredited LPS1175 Automatic Bi-folding Gate SR2 on the stand. This is the first automatic Bi-folding Speed Gate on the market to achieve Secured by Design accreditation and LPS1175 Security Rating! Many clients had been installing unrated Security Gates that had not been tested alongside LPS1175 security rated fence lines. By testing and upgrading certain elements on all models of their Automatic Security Gates, Frontier Pitts is now pleased to bring to the market the first complete LPS1175 Anti-Intruder Gate Range to the market, introducing another perimeter security layer to the security onion. Platinum Automatic Security Gate range Frontier Pitts can offer the complete solution for all Mob Attack scenarios and Crowded Place, Public Realm venuesThe Platinum Automatic Security Gate range with Security Ratings of 2 and 3 includes: Platinum Sliding Gate up to 10m wide Platinum Bi-folding Gate; double leaf up to 10m wide, single leaf up to 5m wide Platinum Hinged Gate; double leaf up to 10m wide, single leaf up to 5m wide Platinum Pedestrian Gate: Fully Automatic, Semi-Automatic, Manual operation. The Platinum range joins the large portfolio of high security products, further bridging the gap between Frontier Pitts Security Range and their high security Anti-Terra IWA14/PAS68 impact tested products, enhancing their accreditations further. They can offer the complete solution for all Mob Attack scenarios and Crowded Place, Public Realm venues. Frontier Pitts’ technical consultants will be available to discuss the perimeter security requirements, and advise on the best IWA 14, PAS 68 & LPS 1175 solutions.

Edesix, global provider of Body Worn Cameras (BWC), has announced that it will be launching its latest VideoBadge, the VB-400, at IFSEC 2019. VideoBadge VB-400 BWC The VB-400 will be predominantly aimed at the policing and security sectors, where officers on the front line utilise BWCs to help prevent both criminal and anti-social behaviour when out on patrol. Additionally, the captured footage not only provides greater transparency of interactions with the public, but also significantly increases early guilty pleas when used in a prosecution. This latest Body Worn Camera from Edesix has been designed to be a simple, unobtrusive addition to any uniform This latest Body Worn Camera from Edesix has been designed to be a simple, unobtrusive addition to any uniform. The VB-400 has a market-leading IP67 ingress protection rating and delivers full 1080p HD recording capabilities to capture evidence-quality footage, Bluetooth sensor monitoring, and built-in GPS functionality which will greatly simplify camera asset management across large estates. Other features include a full-shift battery life, Wi-Fi streaming, 120 degree horizontal field of view and haptic and audio feedback alerts to show when recording has been activated. BWCs revolutionise security, policing “The use of BWCs is revolutionising policing and security around the globe, and the launch of our new VB-400 is going to take this protection to the next level,” explains Richie McBride, managing director of Edesix. “Our next generation VB-400 has been built for the connected world, and provides real-time GPS functionality, streaming and the ability to seamlessly interface with its environment." Bluetooth sensor monitoring "The VB-400’s new Bluetooth sensor monitoring also enables hands-free incident recording. All these new features have been designed to assist the connected officer, and undoubtedly means it is the #1 Body Worn Camera for policing and security.” Edesix will be showcasing its new VB-400 at this year’s IFSEC.

At IFSEC International 2019, Hikvision, the global supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, will help launch the pioneering Secure by Default initiative, and unveil a host of its new product and technology developments. Secure by Default is a set of minimum requirements which for the first time will provide a guarantee for users that network video security products are as secure as possible in their default settings out of the box. Secure by Default will be launched by UK Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Porter as part of the first National Surveillance Camera day, the launch of which takes place on Thursday June 20 from 10am to 10:45am at the IFSEC Key Note arena. Porter’s address is followed immediately by a Hikvision interview panel further discussing Secure by Default and featuring Tony Porter, Detective Constable Patrick McBrearty, who is the Cyber Protect Officer within the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands, Norbain’s Jeremy Hockham, and Hikvision’s Gary Harmer. Products and technology developments During IFSEC International 2019, Hikvision will be showcasing a host of its latest products and technology developments, including its: HikCentral Solution Deep Learning Series Panoramic Series Turbo HD Series Pro Series & Ultra Series PTZ Series Access Control & Intercom Series Smart Retail Solution Smart City Solution Smart Utilities Solution DarkFighterX Technology Technology Partner Program Portal Hikvision will also introduce its new Technology Partner Program Portal at the show. The TPP Portal is designed to bring together technology partners and systems integrators, in order to accelerate projects, enhance collaboration and drive the development of more innovative customer solutions. It will provide partner listings, easy engagement with Hikvision’s integration department, comprehensive technical documentation, management of Hikvision Embedded Open Program (HEOP) including license management, and regular updates and increased functionality. Pyronix will be launching a new addition to their all-round perimeter protection solution Intruder alarm specialist Pyronix, part of the Hikvision group of companies, will be present on the Hikvision stand during IFSEC International. Pyronix will be launching a new addition to their all-round perimeter protection solution, adding even greater functionality for additional peace of mind and greater upsell and retention advantages for installers. Hikvision partners on the stand Other Hikvision Technology Partners will also be present on the Hikvision stand, including: Manything Pro will be showcasing their offsite cloud video storage platform and showing how easy it is to add cloud to Hikvision camera installations. Manything Pro cloud storage plans start from £3.19/month, allowing installers and integrators to add margin and introduce a new recurring revenue stream to their businesses. IPS Intelligent Video Analytics will show five camera-based analytics modules for the HEOP. They enable indoor and outdoor real-time detection of motion, intrusion, sabotage and loitering. Seagate will be showcasing Seagate SkyHawk Health Management, with embedded drive monitoring software designed for prevention, intervention, and recovery. Now integrated with Hikvision NVR Plus receive notification alerts from the SkyHawk HDD directly to the Hik-Connect app. Visit Hikvision during IFSEC International 2019 at Stand IF1530. Stop by the stand for 15 minutes daily talks on hot industry topics: 12.00: Dive Into Deep Learning 13.00: HikCentral MasterClass 14:00: Pyronix Powering Business Growth

Genetec Inc., a provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announces it will display its flagship security platform, Security Centre 5.8, and its comprehensive suite of new features whilst exhibiting at IFSEC International 2019. This will be the first time the new functionality will have been displayed in Europe, taking place at ExCeL London from 18-20 June (Stand IF710). The unified platform has undergone a significant update recently, providing customisable live dashboards, enhanced privacy protection features, a brand-new mobile app, and new functionalities that help users monitor the health of their security system and ensure compliance with cybersecurity best practices. Version 5.8’s new features will also ensure that operators can optimise their physical security environment while benefiting from greater visibility into their operations. Monitor security system Security Center 5.8 enables operators to create user-friendly, highly customisable dashboards, presenting critical information, including real-time data from the scene of an ongoing incident. These dashboards show live video feeds from the exact locations where an alarm may have been triggered and provides users with insightful reports and charts depending on their interest area. This app allows users to record incidents, access nearby video and access control A key new feature of the Security Center interface is the ability to monitor a security system while on the go - through a mobile app which gives operators a valuable new asset in the security environment. This app allows users to record incidents, access nearby video and access control, as well as sharing video from their phones to Security Center. This provides the user with actionable information, that can be shared across the whole security team – allowing them to respond effectively to any situation that might occur. Increase local awareness Security Center 5.8 also provides a wide range of other valuable features: Video (live and recorded playback, PTZ controls, bookmarking, time - and event-based reports); Access control (check door status, lock/unlock doors, override schedule, set maintenance mode etc.); ALPR (live reads/hits, plate reports, and access hotlists); Interactive maps that increase local awareness and put critical information much closer to the operators, enabling them to easily visualise their environment and respond quickly. Built-in messaging allows for instantaneous sharing of information between operators and personnel in the field. This extends to sharing live or recorded video clips, text messages and other security information.

IFSEC Global, like any large trade show, can be daunting for attendees. At big shows, there can be hundreds of physical security manufacturers and dealers vying for your attention. As the scope of physical security expands from video surveillance and access control to include smart building integrations, cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT), there is an increasing amount of information to take in from education sessions and panels. With IFSEC Global approaching next week, we present eight hints and tips for visitors to make the most out of trade shows: 1. Outline your objectives As the famous saying goes, “Failing to plan is planning to fail!” Once you know your objectives, you can start to research who is exhibiting Before you plan anything else, ensure you know what you need to achieve at the show. By clearly noting your objectives, you will be able to divide your time at the show appropriately, and carefully choose who you speak to. If there is a particular project your organisation is working on, search out the products and solutions that address your security challenges. If you are a security professional aiming to keep up with the latest trends and technologies, then networking sessions and seminars may be more appropriate. 2. Bring a standard list of questions Prepare a list of specific questions that will tell you if a product, solution or potential partner will help you meet your objectives. By asking the same questions to each exhibitor you speak to, you will be able to take notes and compare their offerings side by side at the end of the day. This also means you won’t get bogged down in details that are irrelevant to your goals. 3. Do your homework Once you know your objectives, you can start to research who is exhibiting and decide who you want to talk to. Lists of exhibitors can be daunting, and don’t always show you which manufacturers meet your needs. Luckily, most trade show websites provide the option to filter exhibitors by their product category. Once you know your objectives, you can start to research who is exhibiting and it may be easier to download the floor plan to your phone/tablet Many exhibitions also offer a downloadable floor plan, grouping exhibitors by product category or by relevant vertical market. It may be easier to download the floor plan to your phone/tablet or even print it out, if you don’t want to carry around a weighty map or show-guide. 4. Make a schedule Once you have shortlisted the companies you need to see, you can make a schedule that reflects your priorities. Even if you are not booking fixed meetings, a schedule will allow you to effectively manage your time, ensuring you make time for the exhibitors you can’t afford to miss. When scheduling fixed meetings, keep the floor plan at hand If the trade show spans several days, aim to have your most important conversations early on day one. By the time the last afternoon of the show comes around, many companies are already packing up their booth and preparing to head home. When scheduling fixed meetings, keep the floor plan at hand to avoid booking consecutive meetings at opposite ends of the venue. This will ensure you can walk calmly between stands and don’t arrive at an important meeting feeling flustered! 5. Make time for learning If you’re on a mission to expand your knowledge in a given area, check the event guide beforehand to note any education sessions you may want to attend. Look for panels and seminars which address the specific needs of your project, or which will contribute to your professional growth. This is one of the best opportunities you will have to learn from industry leaders in the field. Be sure to plan your attendance in advance so you can schedule the rest of your day accordingly. Check the event guide beforehand to note any education sessions you may want to attend and be sure to plan your attendance in advance 6. Keep a record Armed with your objectives and list of questions, you will want to make a note of exhibitors’ responses to help you come to an informed decision. If you’re relying on an electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet to take notes, you may like to consider bringing a back-up notepad and pen, so you can continue to take notes if your battery fails. Your record does not have to be confined to written bullet points. Photos and videos are great tools remind you what you saw at the show, and they may pick up details that you weren’t able to describe in your notes. Most mobile devices can take photos – and images don’t need to be high quality if they’re just to refresh your memory. 7. Network – but don’t let small talk rule the day It may seem obvious, but don’t forget to exchange business cards with everyone you speak to It may be tempting to take advantage of this time away from the office to talk about anything but business! While small talk can be helpful for building strong professional relationships, remember to keep your list of questions at hand so you can always bring conversations back to your key objectives. Keeping these goals in mind will also help you avoid being swayed by any unhelpful marketing-speak. It may seem obvious, but don’t forget to exchange business cards with everyone you speak to, or even take the opportunity to connect via LinkedIn. Even if something doesn’t seem relevant now, these contacts may be useful in future. Have a dedicated section in your bag or briefcase for business cards to avoid rummaging around. 8. Schedule time for wandering With your most important conversations planned carefully, there should be time left to explore the show more freely. Allowing dedicated time to wander will give you a welcome break from more pressing conversations, and may throw up a welcome surprise in the form of a smaller company or new technology you weren’t aware of. Allowing dedicated time may throw up a welcome surprise in the form of a smaller company or new technology you weren’t aware of Security trade show checklist Photo Identification: As well as your event pass, some events require photo identification for entry. Notebook and pen: By writing as you go, you will be able to compare notes at the end of the day. Mobile device: Photos and videos are great tools to remind you what you saw at the show, and may pick up details you missed in your notes. Paper schedule and floor plan: In case batteries or network service fail. Business cards: Have a dedicated pouch or pocket for these to avoid rummaging at the bottom of a bag. Comfortable shoes: If you’re spending a whole day at an event, and plan on visiting multiple booths, comfortable shoes are a must! Click here for an infographic on attending the event.

AMG, the ISO 9001:2015 approved UK manufacturer and provider of environmentally robust fibre, analogue, IP/ethernet, wireless & hybrid communication transmission solutions, is inviting visitors to IFSEC 2019 to see their latest range of transmission technologies, at stand number IF131. To be found on AMG partner stand, ICAD, who provide world-class technology services for facilities, AMG will be exhibiting models representing their latest industrial switches with up to 90W PoE capability and new Skywave 3F Wireless range. Web-browser interface Visitors will see AMG’s range of managed ‘PLUS’ industrial Ethernet switches which feature 90W PoE per port On the ICAD stand, visitors will see AMG’s range of managed ‘PLUS’ industrial Ethernet switches which feature 90W PoE per port and offer full Layer 2 Managed Ethernet functionality. Compliant with all IEEE 802.3 variants (u/ab/x/z), the new switches have up to 8 Fast or Gigabit Ethernet ports, with up to 2 additional Dual Speed SFP ports for data uplink, and as with all AMG Managed ‘Plus’ switches, a console port as standard, and a web-browser interface for configuration of all aspects of the device. Supporting 10/100/1000Mbps data rates, full duplex, the DIN rail mountable devices are ideally suited for connecting and powering field based equipment (such as IP CCTV cameras and industrial controllers) to Ethernet networks, using all variants of multimode and single mode fibre to cover distances up to 120Kms. Wireless communication Extremely compact and lightweight, AMG will also show the new AMG8870F-06 Skywave 3F Outdoor Wireless Radio, designed to deliver the highest performance and stability available in the 5GHz 802.11ac class. Skywave 3F’s feature-rich operating system is optimised for ultra-high performance wireless communication Skywave 3F’s feature-rich operating system is optimised for ultra-high performance wireless communication with 450Mbps compressed video throughput, utilising a powerful hardware platform and incorporating a QCA 9563 CPU (750 MHz), QCA 9882 radio, 64Mbs of RAM and 16Mb flash memory. The AMG8870F-06 radio is an ideal solution for capacity demanding point-to-point or point-to-multipoint network applications. Industrial switches “We’re looking forward to discussing AMG's existing and new range of technologies that offer a broad range of high-performance transmission solutions for any application,” says Sara Fisher, Business Development Director at AMG. “We’re delighted to be involved with ICAD and will be co-promoting the deployment of our industrial switches, up to 90W PoE capability and new wireless range, to support world-class system projects.” At the show, AMG’s Sara Fisher, Alan Hayes and Leona Hayes will be on hand to discuss any technology or project requirement.

Sensor manufacturer, OPTEX Europe, returns to IFSEC during its 40th anniversary in 2019 to showcase two new solutions with visual verification at their heart: the enhanced version of its LiDAR range; and innovative RADAR technology Firstly, OPTEX provides a way to upgrade its best-selling 12m outdoor intrusion sensors to an app-based visual verification solution by introducing a Wi-Fi 180° day/night camera. The VXI-CMOD will send home and business owners immediate notification of an intrusion when it occurs, and a dedicated app provides access to the live view with sound, as well as the access to recorded pre and post event footage. Secondly, the intelligent visual verification solution for monitored alarm systems will be launched at IFSEC for the UK market. It consists of an innovative hardware, the OPTEX Bridge and a performant software package powered by CHeKT that takes separate intruder and ONVIF compliant CCTV technologies installed on the same site, but acting independently, and ‘bridges’ them to create one, seamless, integrated monitored solution. Intruder alarms can now effectively be visually verified. Display of compact surveillance radars Both REDSCAN series feature extended detection range, up to respectively 30m and 100mThe company will also be showcasing the enhanced short- and long-range LiDAR sensors. Both REDSCAN series now feature extended detection range, up to respectively 30m and 100m. The REDSCAN RLS-2020 is also now Grade 3 compliant opening up new opportunities for indoor applications. To detect and track people, vehicles, and drones in wide open areas, OPTEX will display compact surveillance radars manufactured by its business partner Spotter RF. “OPTEX is excited to be returning to IFSEC in the year of our 40th anniversary,” says Masaya Kida, Managing Director of OPTEX EMEA. “While we are proud of our heritage, we know that we can never stand still, and so we continue to design and innovate new products and solutions for an ever-changing world. Our management, sales, technical, marketing teams will be all present at the show to demonstrate the new sensors and visual verification solution as well as discuss any new opportunities.”

Guests at some of Dubai’s newest hotels will enjoy more efficient and memorable service thanks to eFusion technology from Maxxess. Improving control The eFusion solution is being used for comprehensive streamlining of security and safety – tying together front-of-house and back-of-house operations – at a number of landmark hotel developments in Dubai. The result will be a smoother check-in experience for guests, with minimal queuing, no cumbersome paperwork, and more attentive service. By integrating front and back of house operations at busy hotels, eFusion reduces problems with inefficiency and human error and improves situational awareness and control capability for management teams. Among the latest five-star destinations to adopt eFusion, the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa on Palm Jumeirah, which is due to open later this year, comprises seventeen floors with 200-plus rooms and suites, along with recreational and dining facilities. The Taj Jumeirah Lake Towers, another development by the Indian Hotels Company due to open this year, will also benefit from Maxxess integration technology. Seamless integration eFusion allows rapid integration - off-the-shelf - with a wide choice of security, safety and business-critical technologies eFusion allows rapid integration – off-the-shelf – with a wide choice of security, safety and business-critical technologies. It provides an umbrella management system and allows the highest level of service efficiency by removing the need for operators to continually switch between systems. The systems and IT integrator for the new-build project, PACC Information and Communication Technology LLC, says eFusion was specified because it met requirements for the most robust solution and one that would be easy to adapt going forward. Delivering guest satisfaction “Guest satisfaction is the hotel’s top priority and the eFusion system will let them focus their efforts on delivering it,” says PACC spokesman Shantanu Mukherjee. “Visitors to these new hotels will really notice the difference.” At the Taj Exotica, eFusion will integrate the front of house system from ASSA ABLOY; the Honeywell Simplex fire system controls; the Honeywell Building Management System connected via a Bacnet gateway; and a combination of 403 Hanwha Technwin Wisenet IP internal and external cameras, installed by ISS CCTV and operated through SecureOS video management software (VMS). ASSA ABLOY VingCard access control The ASSA ABLOY VingCard access control system, securing almost 300 doors, will be managed from the eFusion platform alongside other key services due to be added, including the OTIS elevator controls. eFusion will allow the hotel’s management to define events of interest – such a particular door being unlocked, or alarms being set or unset – and provide transactional information to improve security for guests, and accountability. The solution also enables centralised management of room safes, mini-bars and cupboards, and the control of all alarm transactions. Integration with access control system Using eFusion off-the-shelf integration modules, ID badging and building management systems are also fully integrated Cameras linked to door access will allow video pop-up to be triggered by pre-defined events, and operators will have complete PTZ control, playback and video functionality. Using eFusion off-the-shelf integration modules, ID badging and building management systems are also fully integrated, allowing easy operation and control of a wide range of functions including heating, ventilation and air conditioning. A further 300 rooms are expected to be added to the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa system in a phase-two development scheduled for 2021. Modular, building block approach “The eFusion platform was chosen for these major projects because it offers the advantages of a modular, building block approach and gives IHCL maximum freedom to integrate, customise and adapt to future needs,” says Lee Copland, Managing Director EMEA, Maxxess Systems. He adds, “This success positions Maxxess as a clear leader in linking front-and-back of house operations to enable seamless facilities management, safety and security operations in often complex and busy hotel environments. Visitors to IFSEC International will have the opportunity to see the power of eFusion integration on our stand IF2120,” added Copland. As well as the new IHC Taj hotels, Maxxess eFusion is also being implemented at six upcoming Dubai developments, including major hotel, leisure and retail destinations, with several other projects underway in the wider region as well as in London, UK.