Robert Beliles

Cybersecurity continues to be a major theme in the physical security industry, but effective cybersecurity comes at a cost. Higher cost is contrary to another major trend in the market: lower product pricing, which some have characterised as a ‘race to the bottom’. Chinese manufacturers, whose products tend to have lower prices, have been the target of cybersecurity concerns and even a government ban. So what is the overall impact of cybersecurity on pricing trends in video products? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Are cybersecurity concerns slowing down the ‘race to the bottom’ (i.e., the dominance of lower-cost cameras)?

In many regards, 2018 was a turbulent year for the physical security marketplace, driven by evolving technologies and changing customer needs, among other factors. Year-end is a great time to reflect, so we asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What caused the most disruption in the physical security marketplace in 2018? 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a current buzzword in the physical security market – and the subject of considerable hype. However, AI sometimes get negative press, too, including dire warnings of its potential and eventual impact from some of our most prominent technology thinkers. We decided to take the issue to our Expert Panel Roundtable with this week’s question: What are the negative impacts and/or new challenges of AI for physical security?

Pelco by Schneider Electric, the trusted global provider of end-to-end video security solutions, will be exhibiting products, solutions, and services for several market segment applications at ISC West 2019, held in Las Vegas from April 10-12. Pelco will lead with its forthcoming cloud-enabled video surveillance service for commercial and enterprise scale deployments as part of its phased delivery of capabilities and services that ties Pelco’s VMS, VideoXpert, into their cloud-based architecture. Today’s video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) limits broader customer and system integrator adoption with a common set of challenges. These include economic, technical, regulatory, and perceived risk concerns. Pelco’s pragmatic vision and architecture address these issues as voiced by both current cloud users as well as system integrators. VideoXpert Plates analytics, ANPR system Pelco will showcase products such as VideoXpert Plates analytics; a Pelco VideoXpert-compatible, ANPR systemPelco will also showcase soon-to-be-released products such as VideoXpert Plates analytics; a Pelco VideoXpert-compatible, Automatic License Plate Recognition system and the GFC Professional Multi-Camera Series, a multi-directional IP camera line that provides targeted coverage from a single location. Pelco’s commitment to 4K imaging will be on display with the GFC Professional 4K and Spectra Professional 4K cameras along with platform enhancements for VideoXpert Video Management System (VMS). In addition, the new VxCare Professional Services, a bundled three-tier service plan for VideoXpert Professional and Enterprise systems, will be represented. Pelco will showcase solutions in multiple vertical markets such as healthcare, smart city, commercial/hospitality, banking/finance, education, and others. Cameras on display The Evolution camera series, the Spectra Enhanced, the Esprit Enhanced cameras, the Optera 270 camera will be on displayThe Evolution camera series (ultra-wide-angle panoramic monitoring), the Spectra Enhanced and the award-winning Esprit Enhanced cameras, the Optera 270 camera (seamless panoramic view), and the High Security Corner Mount IBD camera will also be on display. For hands-on, real-time demos visit Booth #20031. Robert Beliles, Pelco’s Chief Marketing Officer, gives a sneak peek into what Pelco is bringing to the table at ISC West 2019. Pelco’s Director of Segment Marketing, Stuart Rawling, will present 'Gearing Up for an Automated Revolution' which will cover how the security business will be impacted by the current technology revolution. Mr. Rawling’s presentation will take place in the Sands Convention Center on Thursday, April 11, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. local time.

Pelco by Schneider Electric, the trusted global provider of end-to-end video security solutions, will be exhibiting products, solutions, and services for several market segment applications at ISC West 2019, held in Las Vegas from April 10-12. Video surveillance services Pelco will lead with its forthcoming cloud-enabled video surveillance service for commercial and enterprise scale deployments as part of its phased delivery of capabilities and services that ties Pelco’s VMS, VideoXpert, into their cloud-based architecture. Today’s video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) limits broader customer and System Integrator adoption with a common set of challenges. These include economic, technical, regulatory, and perceived risk concerns. Pelco’s pragmatic vision and architecture address these issues as voiced by both current cloud users as well as System Integrators. Pelco’s commitment to 4K imaging will be on display with the GFC Professional 4K and Spectra Professional 4K cameras Pelco will also showcase soon-to-be-released products such as VideoXpert Plates analytics; a Pelco VideoXpert-compatible, Automatic License Plate Recognition system and the GFC Professional Multi-Camera Series, a multi-directional IP camera line that provides targeted coverage from a single location. 4K imaging Pelco’s commitment to 4K imaging will be on display with the GFC Professional 4K and Spectra Professional 4K cameras along with platform enhancements for VideoXpert Video Management System (VMS). In addition, the new VxCare Professional Services, a bundled three-tier service plan for VideoXpert Professional and Enterprise systems, will be represented. Pelco will showcase solutions in multiple vertical markets such as Healthcare, Smart City, Commercial/Hospitality, Banking/Finance, Education, and others. The Evolution camera series (ultra-wide-angle panoramic monitoring), the Spectra Enhanced and the award-winning Esprit Enhanced cameras, the Optera 270 camera (seamless panoramic view), and the High Security Corner Mount IBD camera will also be on display for hands-on, real-time demos visit Booth #20031. Evolution camera series Robert Beliles gives a sneak peek into what Pelco is bringing to the table at ISC West 2019 The Evolution camera series (ultra-wide-angle panoramic monitoring), the Spectra Enhanced and the award-winning Esprit Enhanced cameras, the Optera 270 camera (seamless panoramic view), and the High Security Corner Mount IBD camera will also be on display for hands-on, real-time demos visit Booth #20031. Robert Beliles, Pelco’s Chief Marketing Officer, gives a sneak peek into what Pelco is bringing to the table at ISC West 2019. Pelco’s Director of Segment Marketing, Stuart Rawling, will present Gearing Up for an Automated Revolution which will cover how the security business will be impacted by the current technology revolution. Mr. Rawling’s presentation will take place in the Sands Convention Center on Thursday, April 11, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. local time.

Pelco by Schneider Electric, a global provider of video surveillance solutions made two announcements that improve the user experience for video surveillance operators by enhancing visibility of events and enabling faster response. Feature-packed VideoXpert Software Release with Enhanced Panomersive Viewing Pelco’s VideoXpert Video Management System, version 2.5 (VX v2.5), is packed with numerous new capabilities including enhanced ‘Panomersive’ immersive context viewing when using Pelco’s Optera camera with Pelco Camera-Link technology and a Pelco ‘Enhanced’ series Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) camera. This new feature allows system users to automatically and seamlessly shift from the panoramic view of Optera to a targeted subject or object within the same view using a nearby Pelco PTZ camera. The operator simply clicks on the panoramic view in Optera, and the PTZ instantly moves to the same spot" Combining immersive context viewing with PTZ cameras “Combining immersive cameras with PTZs has been attempted by competitors in the past, but our ability to easily link separate Optera and PTZ cameras provides security directors with a great deal of flexibility in how they design their system while potentially saving money by using previously deployed cameras,” said Robert Beliles, Pelco Chief Marketing Officer. “The operator simply clicks on the panoramic view in Optera, and the PTZ instantly moves to the same spot. This combination of immersive context viewing combined with PTZ detail and tracking at distance allows operators to spend less time locating the object or person of interest, and more time recording their movements.” Flexible Monitor Wall enhancement VideoXpert v2.5 is one of the larger releases in terms of long sought-after features in a video management system (VMS). VX v2.5 delivers a new Rules Engine User Interface and a new flexible Monitor Wall enhancement to make the creation of any size monitor wall and the ability to send events to any specific monitor quickly and easily. The Evolution 180 camera provides a dewarped view without blind spots to capture the areas of greatest interest Beliles concluded, “Several features in the VX v2.5 release significantly advance Pelco’s efforts to drive relevant and contextual video where and when it's needed, enabling impactful responses as well as effective automation. New analytics overlays in the VX v2.5 Ops Center Client allows operators to easily view and then export relevant video footage with the same analytics overlays to law enforcement far more efficiently than what is available in the market today.” Fisheye Evolution 180 panoramic camera Pelco also announced the release of a new camera, the Evolution 180, which provides a dewarped view without blind spots to capture the areas of greatest interest, making it ideal for crowded areas like banks, hotels, malls, schools and eateries, as well as hospital and clinic waiting rooms. Typically, ceiling-mounted fisheye cameras present less detail on faces and objects that are situated at the periphery of the camera’s field of view, or captures the tops of subjects’ heads when located directly below the camera. Available in indoor and outdoor versions, the wall-mounted Pelco Evolution 180 with true day and night capability is built by Oncam and is specifically designed to deliver a high-definition panoramic view, including a detailed eye-level view of people and vehicles. The Evolution 180 focusses on areas of interest while providing 12 percent more pixels per foot and minimising storage and bandwidth requirements" Minimising storage and bandwidth requirements “In contrast to conventional fisheye panoramic cameras that waste pixels on low interest views of ceilings and floors, the Evolution 180 focusses on areas of interest while providing 12 percent more pixels per foot and minimising storage and bandwidth requirements. Thus, the Evolution 180 is an affordable solution that further helps price-sensitive customers,” said Kevin Saldanha, Principal Product Manager for the Evolution 180. Both the Pelco Evolution 180 and VideoXpert v2.5 are available now.

Pelco by Schneider Electric, a global provider of surveillance and security, announced a new initiative to deliver fully-integrated, scalable solutions incorporating predictive and automation capabilities. The solutions-led approach helps end users better leverage technology to solve specific application problems, improve their organisations’ effectiveness and respond to a wide range of challenges using Pelco’s VideoXpert video management system software. The company will be showcasing a variety of solutions targeting specific markets including traffic management, law enforcement, transportation, oil and gas, casinos and education at ISC West 2018, booth #20031, from April 11-13. By focusing on end user problems in all functional areas, we can offer tailored solutions that provide cities and enterprises a more complete view" Tailored solutions for safe city surveillance “Today’s world is being driven by the convergence of data from multiple management systems to form a single operational picture of a city, a road network or a facility,” said Robert Beliles, Pelco Chief Marketing Officer. “By focusing on end user problems in all functional areas, not just security, we can offer tailored solutions that provide cities and enterprises a more complete view, enabling them to be more effective and responsive to the needs of their citizens, employees and customers.” Traffic operation managers and engineers often rely on a patchwork of video cameras and third-party platforms to help keep traffic moving and pedestrians safe. A slowdown at one intersection often has a ripple effect, effectively backing up traffic along main thoroughfares and increasing commute times exponentially. VideoXpert video management system The combination of Pelco’s VideoXpert video management system with the wide range of Pelco cameras and video analytics helps cities deploy sophisticated traffic management solutions in a fraction of the time with a lower total cost of ownership. Using this solution, traffic engineers can respond appropriately to congestion - whether that means adjusting signal timing or dispatching emergency services. They can also begin to predict pedestrian and traffic patterns to improve traffic flow. By leveraging Pelco’s city surveillance expertise and integration of video and analytics with various communication tools and emergency response platforms, law enforcement officials are able to protect against and rapidly respond to criminal activity, traffic incidents and a variety of other threats. This same approach can be applied to numerous vertical markets supported by Pelco today. Pelco is also introducing enhancements to its popular, award-winning VideoXpert (VX) video management system platform Improvements in detection technology, cybersecurity Pelco is also introducing enhancements to its popular, award-winning VideoXpert (VX) video management system platform, which supports the company’s move toward tailoring solutions to meet the needs of its customers. Included in the VX Pro 2.0 and VX Enterprise 2.2 software releases are advances in detection technology, IT management, cybersecurity, automation, and operational efficiency. Additionally, customers will find a few ‘throwback features’ such as motion pixel search to identify and alert operators to motion within specific camera field of view areas and full de-warping capabilities on the VXPortal webview without having to administer all the client software. Security education sessions at ISC West 2018 In Booth 20031, conference attendees can experience Pelco’s advanced solutions in action and learn how its solutions can be customised to meet industry and application-specific needs. Attendees can also hear more about Pelco’s point of view and solutions-based approach to security during the following education sessions: Another Brick in the Firewall: Security leaders discuss the elements of complete cyber protection – Wednesday, April 11 at 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Interoperability: The Engine Running Safe Cities – Thursday, April 12 at 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.

Nortek Security & Control announced the expansion of its manufacturing capacity by 25 percent Nortek Security & Control, a provider of security, smart home, and wellness technology, announced new executive staff additions and role changes to better position itself for continued growth, deliver faster product time to market, fuel more innovation, and serve a growing customer base. Additionally, Nortek Security & Control will be expanding its manufacturing capacity by 25 percent. Executive leadership team additions and changes Dan Geiger has joined Nortek Security & Control as Senior Vice President of Sales. Geiger brings 30 years of alarm industry experience, most recently as a senior executive at iControl Networks, a cloud-based service provider. At iControl, Dan built and grew the sales organisation. Prior to iControl, Geiger led ADT’s national strategic partnerships and the industry’s largest dealer program. Geiger will lead Nortek Security & Control’s dealer and distribution sales channels as well as recruit new market entrants. Robert Beliles has joined as Senior Vice President, Product Management and Marketing. With IT and Building Systems experience, Beliles served in executive roles with Tyco, Hewlett Packard, and Cisco Systems. Focused on Internet of Things development and marketing strategies, he is heavily involved in converged systems used by global service providers, enterprises, and commercial operations. Beliles is a frequent speaker and author in both the IT and Security industries and holds several patents. “Dan and Robert bring more cloud-based services and IoT technology insight to the Nortek Security & Control’s executive management team” “Dan and Robert bring more cloud-based services and IoT technology insight to the Nortek Security & Control’s executive management team,” said Mike O’Neal, President of Nortek Security & Control. Duane Paulson assumed the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Strategic Development. “Our partners are essential to our growth whether they are dealers, ecosystem providers, or service companies. This role ensures our partners get the support they need,” said O’Neal. “With the enhanced team and new structure, we are strategically positioned to take our business to the next level.” Manufacturing capacity expansion Nortek Security & Control announced the expansion of its ISO 9001:2008-compliant manufacturing capacity by 25 percent. As part of Nortek Security & Control’s strategy, the company designs and manufactures products under its family of brands (2GIG, Linear, GoControl and Numera), as well as provides OEM and ODM contract manufacturing services for branded and private labelled security and home automation products. O’Neal concluded his remarks by observing, “We are expanding our manufacturing capacity to better serve our customers in growing market environments, which include smart home technology and the Internet of Things.”