Industrial security systems

Highly complex, image-based systems considerably contribute to the clarification of liability issues by providing clear image proof also serving as evidence in court. This is made possible by the simple connection of data and images. Geutebrück solutions have the software function of connecting to existing in-house systems through open interfaces: barcode, RFID, temperature or weight - the linking areas to the merchandise management system are manifold. Automatic number plate recognition As soon as a truck enters the premises, cameras document the condition of the truck, the sealing or the load securing. The automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) helps clarify accidents or damages on the company yard. During the on-off loading, the condition of the packaging is documented at every point. Misloads and un-announced re-placements are also traceable in a few seconds. Since time is money, Geutebrück stores metadata and video images in two databases. In this way, terabytes of material can be searched within seconds and relevant information can also be retrieved weeks or even months later. At the touch of a button, exactly that image is presented that indicates when, where and by whom the damage was caused - or not.

A deep native integration of Bosch cameras with software from ISS proactively catalyses the best in security and surveillance, while providing advanced intelligent video tools. ISS SecurOS provides intelligent enterprise video management solutions with emphasis on providing scalability and flexibility to meet the customer’s needs. Deeply integrating built-in video analytics from Bosch cameras improves operator efficiency and situational awareness to manage complex environments. ISS SecurOS maximises camera performance for license plate recognition, face recognition, and container/train carriages recognition. The cameras meet the performance needs for advanced analytics, ensuring the success of projects and saving time, resources, and cost. The partnership has delivered multi-thousand-camera safe city deployments, industrial analytics solutions, and systems for large-scale transport providers. The usage of roads and parking lots can be managed more effectively by knowing the whereabouts of each vehicle License plate capture The usage of roads and parking lots can be managed more effectively by knowing the whereabouts of each and every vehicle. Operations managers are accountable for efficient logistical flows and effective use of roads and parking lots. Knowing the ins and outs of the transport infrastructure and what’s going on at all times provides the knowledge required to ensure operations are running safely, efficiently and in compliance with the rules and laws. An important part of this comes from monitoring which vehicles are entering an area and ensuring they are allowed to be there. Capturing license plates of every vehicle moving in an area provides knowledge of traffic flows and usage patterns. Such a solution should also allow a customer to easily configure and manage monitoring preferences and permit easy data exchanges with other operational management systems and services to manage an infrastructure and logistics as a whole. Reliable license plate data Robust mechanical design of cameras ensures reliable 24/7 operation for many years even in harsh environments As transportation infrastructures are often operating around the clock, reliable vehicle identification data is required 24/7. This means that the cameras capturing this data should work in all lighting and weather conditions, for both slow- and fast-moving vehicles. Cameras must be built to produce usable images 24/7 in all weather conditions. For quality license plate recognition in both day and night, the cameras make use of supplementary infrared light. A special License Plate Recognition (LPR) mode, developed in collaboration with LPR software, delivers readable license plates even with glaring headlights and with fast moving vehicles. Robust mechanical design of cameras ensures reliable 24/7 operation for many years even in harsh environments. License Plate Capture solution The SecurOSTM AUTO system of ISS, when used with Bosch cameras, provides easy to deploy solutions for all of these requirements. It recognises license plates from many countries, manages and matches white, hot and blacklists and notifies the operator either in the GUI or through a messaging interface to other management systems. Additionally, the system can be used and managed as a standalone or embedded in other management systems on the premises.

Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd., a solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BORSODCHEM ZRT, a chemical manufacturer top ranked in the field of MDI. This agreement means Dahua Technology will, together with its authorised local distributor, realise the implementation of its Intelligent Industrial Park Solution for the very first time in Europe. Witnessed by management teams from both sides, this agreement was signed by Vice President of Procurement and Logistics at WANHUA Borsodchem, Mr. Szabó János and Managing Director of CEE & Nordic at Dahua Technology, Mr. Colin Wang. Per the agreement, Dahua will, working with its authorised local distributor, upgrade the facilities’ surveillance and security systems as well as significantly enhance manufacturing and property safety by providing an array of security equipment and services to WANHUA Borsodchem’s Hungarian facilities, including manufacturing workshops, offices, warehouses, command centres, and industrial park perimeters. Dahua Technology, with its industrial park solution, will create a safer and greener facility for our partner’s employees and local community" Safer and greener facility Moreover, Dahua Technology’s intelligent industrial park solution will slash the park’s total emission and mitigate against the risk of environmental contamination, enhancing the park’s industry reputation. "As a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, Dahua Technology is delighted to partner with an industry-leading company like WANHUA Borsodchem as well as powerful and supportive distributors. “In the near future, Dahua Technology, with its industrial park solution, will create a safer and greener facility for our partner’s employees and local community,” stated Managing Director of Region at Dahua Technology, Mr. Colin Wang. “We will continuous to focus on innovation, quality and service to achieve mutual benefit for our customers, partners as well as local communities.” “Innovation is the key to our business, and we are delighted to share a mutual commitment to this idea with our partner Dahua Technology. With innovation at the crux of our partnership, we will maintain strong lines of communication to ensure we reach our agreement’s full potential,” stated Vice President of Procurement & Logistics at WANHUA Borsodchem, Mr. Szabó János. Dahua will continue to develop through innovation, quality and services to provide integrated intelligent solutions to customers and partners Accelerating growth This agreement marks a milestone for Dahua Technology in not only Hungary, but also the greater EU market. Established in May 2016, Dahua Technology Hungary Kft, a subsidiary of Dahua Technology, has now proven to accelerate its steps into the local market - a successful movement of Dahua localisation strategy. With local employees to better serve local customers and partners, Dahua Technology has demonstrated its long-term commitment to local market clear and sound. With the world rapidly changing as technology advances, Dahua will continue to develop through innovation, quality and services to provide integrated intelligent solutions to customers and partners all around the world.

With the rapid development of industrial automation, the long for productivity enhancement, labour interference reduction and product quality improvement is souring, resulting in a rapidly growing demand of industrial cameras. Dahua Technology, a solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, has unveiled a series of new industrial camera to enrich its product offering globally for logistics industry and general industry automation. Industrial camera series Together with the new launches, Dahua has broadened its product reach and established a wide product selection including: Area scan camera: 7000, 5000 and 3000, 3 product series, with GigE and USB3 interface respectively are now available for different applications. 7000 series is targeted for users with highest performance requirements, 5000 series strives for price performance balance while 3000 series is positioned as entry level, targeting for users who are looking for values. Line scan camera: 1/2 line and 2K/4K line scan cameras are now available for different applications which requires both high resolution and high scan rate with moving objects. Smart camera: Movidus-based smart camera with embedded sophisticated code-reading algorithm has been released for the applications in logistic, especially with the fast development in logistic automation. 3D camera: 3D camera has been recently added in the product portfolio and is able to measure object size down to mm level. Lens and Peripherals: Wide range choice of lens & peripherals, together with excellent open SKD offers complete industry solutions. Innovation is the persistent driver behind Dahua’s fast development. Leveraging its image acquisition and processing know-how in surveillance industry and its annual sensor purchase volume, Dahua targets to offer end users high quality performance at a very competitive price which we believe can bring true values for its global customers. With a mission of ‘Enabling a Safer Society and Smarter Living’, Dahua will continue to focus on ‘Innovation, Quality, and Service’, to serve partners and customers around the world.

STANLEY Security, global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, has broadened its alarm verification offerings with STANLEY’s Thermal Perimeter Detection, a solution that provides a reinforced layer of identification and verification protection against intrusion, theft and damage in outdoor spaces with the use of thermal sensors and intelligent analytics. With the mounting number of high-value assets being stored outdoors for multiple industries including equipment rental, utilities, vehicle service and repair, warehouse and industrial parks, these commercial properties often do not have adequate security to safeguard against outdoor crime. STANLEY Thermal Perimeter Detection utilises outdoor thermal sensors to detect an intruder’s heat signature STANLEY Thermal Perimeter Detection STANLEY Thermal Perimeter Detection utilises outdoor thermal sensors to detect an intruder’s heat signature, while intelligent analytics discriminate between humans and environmental noise. This combination allows for everyday movements that may cause false alarms – headlights, reflections, small animals, trees – to be disregarded while identifying possible threats. Unlike outdoor cameras and other detection solutions, STANLEY Thermal Perimeter Detection can also identify intruders within complex lighting, complete darkness or harsh environmental conditions like fog, rain or snow. Each perimeter can be customised based on the requirements of the customer, whether detecting an intruder climbing a fence or entering an off-limits zone normally void of foot traffic. Once an alarm is activated, alarm details and thermal video evidence are instantly transmitted to professionals at the STANLEY monitoring center Thermal sensors and advanced analytics Once an alarm is activated, alarm details and thermal video evidence are instantly transmitted to professionals at the STANLEY monitoring center for verification. Upon verification of an actual intruder, police are notified of a crime-in-progress, which normally results in faster response times. This increases the probability of apprehension and reduction of business losses due to theft and damage. “Thermal sensors are essential for businesses, industrial sites, warehouses and other commercial properties that have high-value assets stored outside their facilities,” said Brad McMullen, Vice President Marketing and Product Solutions, STANLEY Security. “With the combination of thermal sensors and advanced analytics, our Thermal Perimeter Detection solution allows STANLEY’s expert monitoring team to quickly verify intruders, reduce false alarms and increase the probability of police apprehension.”

D-Link, the world-renowned networking solutions provider, has announced its latest high-performance switches – the Industrial Gigabit Switches (DIS-100G, DIS-300G and DIS-700G Series). These have been designed specifically to support the rising demand for smart city applications, industrial automation and the growing adoption of Industry 4.0 techniques such as the Internet of Things (IoT). They are ideally suited for deployment by local authorities, transport operators, construction companies and the system integrators that support them.  The switches can withstand wide temperature ranges (-40° to 75°C), vibration and shock. This makes them ideal for year-round outdoor deployment. Their hardened, robust design, combined with high availability network features, enables the switches to reliably perform their vital role in the network infrastructure without the need for costly air conditioning and vibration isolation enclosures. The switch series is simple to install and delivers long service with low maintenance requirements. We’re excited at the prospect of being at the forefront of many new services and applications that will define how we live, work and communicate both now and in the future" Applying network expertise to switches For industrial purposes, particularly automation, the switches feature high EMI/EMC rejection enabling them to survive in high EMI environments such as welding bays and support fast network recovery under 20ms to reduce downtime. Paul Routledge, Country Manager, D-Link UKI comments: “With many exciting national, regional, public and private sector projects underway that rely on industrial switches, this is an excellent time for D-Link to maximise its three decades of network experience and apply it to this new range of industrial switches." "Performance, flexibility and dependability will be central to the Industrial Switches that lead the market, and for years these qualities have been at the heart of all D-Link’s solutions. We’re excited at the prospect of being at the forefront of many new services and applications that will define how we live, work and communicate both now and in the future.”  Support for standard industrial applications DIS-100G Series switches are an entry-level Ethernet switch ideal for industrial environments, featuring plug and play installation, which means they’re suited to network edge deployment. The DIS-100G switches come in three variants: the DIS-100G-5W, DIS-100G-5SW, and DIS-100G-5PSW, giving customers the autonomy to choose the switch that best fits their network needs and requirements. Most notably, the DIS-100G-5PSW is compliant with the IEEE 802.3at PoE+ standard, delivering up to 30 watts power per port along with data on standard ethernet cabling. This capability eliminates the need for additional wiring to power transducers, which significantly simplifies installations. All DIS-100G Unmanaged Switches provide at least 4 gigabit ethernet ports and are designed to support standard industrial applications without complex setup to make the network truly plug and play. Like the DIS-100G-5PSW, the DIS-300G-8PSW and DIS-300G-14SPW switches are PoE switches Data security The DIS-300G managed switches enable greater and more granular configuration options for industrial and smart city applications. This includes remote monitoring of performance, fine-grained configuration of data and Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritise important data. Furthermore, VLAN can isolate confidential data such as CCTV images and confidential data from other less sensitive data. Like the DIS-100G series, the 300G series comes in three variants to give customers flexibility around their requirements: the DIS-300G-12SW, DIS-300G-8PSW and DIS-300G-14PSW. Like the DIS-100G-5PSW, the DIS-300G-8PSW and DIS-300G-14SPW switches are PoE switches.  Reduced response time Equipped with intelligent QoS features including SPQ, WRR, and SPQ+ WRR scheduling schemes to support traffic shaping and bandwidth management, the DIS-700G-28XS L2+ Gigabit Managed Switch is a 28-port aggregation switch with 10 Gigabit uplinks. Comprehensive network redundancy features such as fast fault recovery, together with advanced security features such as port-level security and malicious traffic prevention, provide industrial-grade reliability and protection. Additionally, VLAN support provides another layer of security through segmentation and isolation. The DIS-700G series provides high overall throughput and reduces the response time for time-sensitive video, voice and data applications, which may be crucial in city-wide surveillance scenarios.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tebian Electric Apparatus Stock Co., Ltd. (TBEA), Shenyang Transformer Group Co., Ltd. (Shenyang TBEA) is one of the largest transformer manufacturers in China, and a major exporter in the industry with manufacturing and R&D capabilities. Shenyang TBEA is the first transformer company publicly listed in China and has an annual productivity that has reached 30 million kilovolt-ampere (KVA). It is the only company that provides 840,000 KVA/500KV main transformers and converter transformers for the left bank of the Three Gorges Project. Shenyang TBEA has a world-class industrial park occupying 720,000 square meters for production of UHV AC and DC electricity transformers. Featuring dispersed entry points over a large area, the company needed a new access control system to safeguard the plant’s integrated factory, R&D building, administrative offices, elevators, mixed working areas and key equipment rooms. Access control system with TCP/IP connection Shenyang TBEA required specific technical features for the new physical access system including TCP/IP connection and high-speed processors In particular, stringent access control for the general manager’s office, financial department, conference rooms, elevators, and core mechanical room was mandatory and the new system needed to also perform time and attendance and data generation for night patrol. In addition to security and stability, the access control system needed to enable seamless integration with the plant’s existing security equipment from third-party vendors, and be interoperable with the cards already deployed in the field to save cost. To address these challenges, Shenyang TBEA required specific technical features for the new physical access system including TCP/IP connection and high-speed processors, as well as data generation and communication capabilities. In addition, each access point needed to execute all commands offline in case of network failure. Centralised web-based access control solution After a thorough analysis of Shenyang TBEA’s requirements, HID Global provided a comprehensive solution that included 17 VertX V1000 network controllers, 107 VertX V100 door/reader interfaces, 173 iCLASS R10 contactless smart card readers and ten iCLASS R30 contactless smart card readers. The new system leverages Shenyang TBEA’s existing TCP/IP network for a centralised, web-based access control solution that provides central monitoring, report generation, the ability to establish staff access level settings and visitor management. The security officer on duty can then verify the employee’s identity to prevent unauthorised entry, enhancing the efficiency and internal security  iCLASS R10 and iCLASS R30 readers are installed at each access point and connected to VertX V1000 network controllers through the VertX 100 reader interface to transfer entry records to the host. Each entry point can still execute all commands when communication is lost with the central station. By integrating with the system software, the administrator can restrict staff access based on job function. For example, only authorised staff members are allowed to use the elevator to access specific floors. Enhancing security by preventing unauthorised entry HID Global’s solutions also meet Shenyang TBEA’s access control system requirements and perform the following functionality: Staff management: The solution is integrated with system software and main entrance and factory monitors. When a cardholder presents his/her card to the reader, the cardholder information and photo is displayed on the monitors. The security officer on duty can then verify the employee’s identity to prevent unauthorised entry, enhancing the efficiency and internal security. Enhanced Security: HID Global’s iCLASS readers and credentials deliver increased security with the readers’ data encryption and mutual authentication capabilities. Additionally, HID Global’s VertX networked access solutions enable access level settings and area control to prevent unauthorised entry to specific areas. All employees must present their cards when entering or leaving the main gate of the site, and the entry records are transmitted to the central server to further improve security management. Integration with surveillance and fire control systems When any abnormal alarm signals are received, the new access control system can activate a pop-up camera to perform video monitoring and screen capture Interoperability: VertX access control solutions are interoperable with a wide range of hardware and management software, enabling additional deployments such as time and attendance, remote area control, visitor management and more. The readers support the factory’s existing MIFARE credentials, offsetting the cost of swapping out all of the cards at once. Integration with other sub-systems: The solution can seamlessly integrate with multiple sub-systems such as surveillance and fire control systems. When any abnormal alarm signals are received, the new access control system can activate a pop-up camera to perform video monitoring and screen capture. For fire control, the system can determine the incident type and location and unlock emergency doors for evacuation in the case of a fire. Lifetime warranty on products and solutions “After our extensive assessment, we selected HID Global and its physical access control solutions for its leading technology and comprehensive product functionality. We had an experience where some HID Global controllers were accidentally submerged under water and the products still functioned properly without any defects, validating HID Global’s robust product design and quality,” said Mr. Yu Liuyi, project manager with Shenyang TBEA. “As a global leader in secure identity solutions, HID Global offers a lifetime warranty to their customers. HID Global and its channel partners has promptly responded to our requests and provided quality support to achieve satisfying results, eliminating our concern regarding post-sales service and support,” Liuyi added.

CriticalArc has announced that it has been appointed by FCC Group (FCC) – a global provider of environmental services, water management and infrastructure works, headquartered in Spain – to help develop and implement SafeZone as a multinational safeguarding solution for all its employees and any accompanying family members while they are working overseas on company projects. CriticalArc’s pioneering SafeZone personal protection and emergency response system is already being used by FCC as part of their initial deployment phase in three very different security challenges: for the FAST consortium to design and build the Riyadh Metro in Saudi Arabia, for all FCC projects in Egypt, and on a gas pipeline construction project in North Mexico. Based on these experiences FCC then plans to integrate SafeZone more widely and to start rolling out the approach from mid-2018 to cover all its international operations in over 35 countries. It gives FCC a reliable method for instant mass communication, for example, to broadcast regional alerts, weather warnings or travel updates" High level of emergency support “FCC believes that SafeZone is the ideal tool to help us provide an even higher level of emergency support and assistance to all employees and their families across all our international operations. The tool will give everyone peace of mind when they are travelling between different work locations or exploring the country in their free time, plus it gives FCC a reliable method for instant mass communication, for example, to broadcast regional alerts, weather warnings or travel updates. “CriticalArc’s ongoing commitment and flexibility in helping customise and deploy SafeZone to meet our specific requirements has been outstanding. FCC is an increasingly global and diversified business with complex security needs but CriticalArc is working closely to integrate SafeZone into our existing systems and to develop new approaches and features as required,” said José Morales, corporate security director at FCC Group. SafeZone gives users the ability to call for immediate emergency assistance by simply pressing a button on their mobile phone Automatic alert in emergency situations One of the key challenges for expatriates and their families is having to deal with the cultural differences, language barriers or growing political tensions that in some regions can lead to even minor incidents quickly escalating out of control. For example: if someone is involved in a road traffic accident or stopped for questioning by the police. SafeZone gives users the ability to call for immediate emergency assistance by simply pressing a button on their mobile phone. They do not need to even say anything, and their phone automatically sends an alert with their exact location details to a centralised control room. Providing security to FCC’s expatriates “SafeZone is already extensively used by universities and other further education establishments where the prime objective is to help protect students and staff both on and off campus. However, with FCC this is the first time SafeZone has been specified by a global security team for implementation across multiple geographies and such a diverse range of operational models. FCC’s expatriates and their families are much more widely dispersed, and in some regions the company’s security assets are not directly under its own control,” said Darren Chalmers-Stevens, CriticalArc EMEA managing director. The initial intention is for FCC to mandate SafeZone for all its own expatriates, but the company is also considering the potential benefits of recommending the tool for use by all personnel working for partner companies involved in FCC-led consortia, joint ventures and the company’s other international activities.

With the value of scrap metal only heading in one direction recently, dealers are having to turn to ever more advanced security solutions to combat theft and break ins. Security specialist Trigion is now providing high-tech solutions at a major Kent scrap yard in the UK, including the use of thermal cameras and a ‘virtual perimeter’ system. On a site such as a scrap metal yard, there can be a lot of material on view, and it is not always easy to determine exactly what is happening on a standard CCTV camera. Simplifying intrusion detection Thermal cameras make it clear where a heat source is and when it moves. They can also display an electronic trail showing where motion has taken place; making detection much easier. In addition, by setting a virtual perimeter on screen, specific areas can be monitored more closely, and an alarm triggered if someone enters it. This perimeter can be altered remotely to meet changing situations, such as the arrival of a greater quantity of metal.With scrap metal prices consistently rising over the past year or two, dealers are increasingly being targeted by unscrupulous elements" Neil Ricketts, Security & Technical Services Director at Trigion, said: “With scrap metal prices consistently rising over the past year or two, dealers are increasingly being targeted by unscrupulous elements intending to cash in. We work with our customers to design the best solution for their individual needs. We’re not tied to any supplier or manufacturer, so can ensure the customer gets what they really need." "In the case of the scrapyard, the thermal imaging gives a much clearer picture of the situation, and staff at our remote monitoring station can ensure the site is secure at all times.”

Hikvision cameras and a specially designed SKOV VMS allows handlers to monitor the pigs Hikvision worked with farm management solutions provider SKOV to bring the art of weighing pigs into the 21st Century, with the help of mini-dome cameras and a bespoke VMS system. The pig is one of the most populous large mammals in the world, with an estimated 986.6 million pigs at any one time. This also means, of course, that piggeries are big business, as pork is the most commonly meat consumed worldwide. Part of managing a piggery is to ensure that each pig is able to grow to its full potential. The average weight of a pig at market is 275 lbs, but keeping an eye on the weight of individual animals can be tricky. If a pig is smaller than it pen-mates, it is likely to be pushed away when it comes to feeding time. This means it will not grow to its full size. In this situation, pig farmers may move the smaller pigs into a separate pen, so they can get to the food and ‘catch up’ with their larger brothers and sisters. Methods and challenges But how do you weigh a pig? Traditional methods involved a tape measure and many hands and were, of course, very time consuming to complete. And that was without the math part at the end! Later methods saw farmers installing weighing apparatus, which was costly, and also time consuming with handlers needing to ‘persuade’ individual pigs onto the scales. Another issue with this system was that accuracy could be affected, as it was hard to tell if the scales had just one pig on them. “The pig handlers need to drag the pigs physically to the scales, which is not only very hard, time-consuming work, but also stresses the pig out”, said Kasper Ronn Christensen, Strategic Purchaser at SKOV. “Stressed pigs don’t eat, which also affects their growth rate.” Hikvision cameras and SKOV VMS solution Enter a whole new innovative solution, using Hikvision cameras and a specially designed SKOV VMS. After testing various cameras, SKOV approached Hikvision because of the competitive price and clear, reliable pictures even at only 2MP resolution. That, combined with the ability to build a firmware specifically for their needs, persuaded SKOV to work with Hikvision. Between four and eight 2-line mini-dome cameras (DS-2CD2142FWD-I (4mm)) are placed in the pigpens, to allow handlers to see what’s going on and to monitor the growth progress of the pigs. These specific cameras were chosen because of the low amount of spare space in a pigpen and the importance of an affordable solution. Weight calculation and monitoring “We were looking for a solution that could be used by piggeries all over the world”, says Kasper Ronn Christensen. “That meant we needed to make it simple, practical and affordable. The fact that, even at a relatively low resolution of 2MP, clear actionable pictures were consistently available made these cameras a smart choice.” Connection to the SKOV VMS means that the pigs’ weights can be calculated and so monitored. The VMS also gives alarms if a pig doesn’t follow the required growth rate, so steps can be taken. The success of the project in Denmark means it can be replicated all over the world to help piggeries to manage their pigs and make sure they maximise their potential. SKOV is offering the solution to all regions with piggeries, including in Thailand, where they have a subsidiary. Digitalised smart farming systems “The cameras are integrated and working as expected, so we can look to the future”, says Kasper Ronn Christensen. “We are really impressed with the way Hikvision adapted their firmware to our needs. I also love the innovative approach - who would have thought that a technology that was designed to help spot intruders could be used to ensure pigs grew to the correct weight!” Peter Guan, Channel and Marketing Director at Hikvision Europe, said: “We are heading to a future where traditional farming is digitalised into smart farming, where surveillance cameras are not only used for crime prevention at the farms, but also as useful tools for farmers. Hikvision’s ecosystem partner program allows easy software and hardware integration so that end users can benefit from an innovative and more powerful complete solution.”

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. is an automotive tyre, tubes and flaps manufacturing company based in Delhi, India. The company is the only tyre manufacturer offering the entire range of four-wheeler radials for trucks, buses, and cars. JK Tyre has a worldwide customer base in over 80+ countries. With production facilities in nine plants, total production capacity is almost 20 million tyres per annum. Employee shift and visitor management JK Tyres have its biggest manufacturing setup in Mysore. The premise consists of a manufacturing unit as well as the administrative department. Since the plant runs 24×7 and there are numerous shifts of workers, they found it difficult to manage multiple shifts manually. Managing visitors was also a problem for the company. So, they required a software that would help them keep a record of visitors on time-to-time basis. Creating a visitor’s identity in the form of visitor pass and generating reports of visitors on a monthly basis was a tiresome process. JK Tyres was looking for a vendor who could offer them a complete solution related to time-attendance and visitor management. Matrix time-attendance solution Matrix offered a time-attendance solution, which centrally handled multiple shifts of workers and employees. Numerous shifts were created to manage time-attendance of over 500+ workers. Moreover, they provided employee self service, which helped the employees view day-to-day attendance, apply for leave/tour, etc. JK Tyres further required a record of visitors so Matrix delivered visitor management software, which helped them create a visitor pass, fetch visitor records, and generate reports of the same. Results: Reduction in cumbersome HR tasks Automatic maintenance of visitor records on day-to-day basis 40% increase in productivity of employees and workers

HID has led to significant additional cost savings and time reductions on some manual administrative tasks at Socomec Socomec is a French manufacturing group, specialising in secure low-voltage power supplies for the industrial and service sectors. With a €310M turnover in 2009, Socomec employs 2,600 people globally, where nearly half of the staff works in the Strasbourg headquarters in France. A solution for secure and convenient access to PCs As a leader, Socomec always puts innovation, quality and security at the forefront to ensure a secure environment for its employees. In 2009, Socomec wanted to find a solution to provide its production staff secure and convenient access to a PC while ensuring low maintenance for the IT department. “There are several people working in this factory who did not have access to PCs since their work is focused on the production line”, says Daniel Wendling, Socomec’s IT Manager. By not having access to the company’s intranet, the production staff was not aware of the internal communications distributed by the management team and the fact that they were not located in the main building, where all administrative functions are, was leading to the issue of isolated staff. Staff access to Internet Additionally, the worker’s union suggested that all staff members should have access to PCs, not only to gain access to relevant internal information, but also to have access to the Internet during their breaks at work. As a first attempt, Socomec provided its employees with a few shared PCs within the factory’s facility. The IT team created some generic shared accounts but the challenge was the secure management of all the workstations with multiple users’ passwords. It became a big administration problem for the IT department and definitely was not a viable solution. "We needed a system that was sustainable, cost-effective and easy to use" “We needed a system that was sustainable, cost-effective and easy to use, so that users could log on to their own accounts easily and securely and my team could maintain their accounts with minimum time and effort”, Wendling explained. HID physical access control ISLOG, a proactive customer of HID Global, who recommended that Socomec deployed HID on the Desktop™ solution to leverage its physical access control installed five years ago, is a French company specialising in RFID tools and information security operating across Europe. Lionel Moerel, ISLOG’s Managing Director, states that “when Socomec explained the issues they were experiencing, I immediately suggested HID on the Desktop as the most convenient solution to solve their IT account management problems. Having physical access control already implemented allowed the company to leverage in an easy and quick manner the deployment of HID on the Desktop solution”. The installation of HID on the Desktop, consisting of the existing HID Prox cards, OMNIKEY 5325 CL USB Prox contactless desktop readers and naviGO credential management software, was carried out in December 2009. Moerel reaffirmed that there was a full agreement between Socomec’s Security Manager and the IT department during this process: “The installation in the workstations and the compatibility with the existing cards was carried out smoothly and quickly. Now each employee has access to workstations with their own personal card and a simple four digit PIN number.” Socomec employees also use their ID cards for other applications, such as time and attendance management and cashless payment Cost savings and time reductions HID on the Desktop has led to significant additional cost savings and time reductions on some manual administrative tasks such as the online access of pay slips via the intranet. Employees can now also have access to the company’s regular internal communications and the global directory. This possibility for online access has facilitated a more agile and effective flow of communication within the organisation. “More importantly for us, our production employees feel more integrated and part of the team, which is a big improvement in staff motivation”, stated Wendling. HID on the Desktop has also reduced the management of the workstations in a more organised and secure manner. “It has dramatically reduced the number of queries to the IT helpdesk team. Now my team can remotely track any anomaly, which allows a more organised and easy management”, explained Wendling. Convergence and multiple uses for cards Socomec is a great example of convergence and multiple uses of cards. Not only has the company deployed the physical and logical access control, but Socomec employees also use their ID cards for other applications, such as time and attendance management at their production sites and cashless payment at the staff restaurant. The convergence of physical and logical access and other applications, and the easy deployment of extending the existing card population have helped Socomec implement cost-effective and time-saving procedures, allowing an improved and more secure working environment. “We are very satisfied with the final result and we may consider a potential roll-out plan for the rest of our production facilities across the world in a near future”, stated Wendling. Why Socomec chose HID Global solutions Easy and cost-effective deployment of logical access control by leveraging the existing HID Prox cards from previously installed HID physical access control. Time-saving solution for Socomec’s IT department to manage multiple accounts in shared PC workstations. To enable more convenient and secure online access to employees at Socomec’s production site. Leverage HID technology and credentials by using multiple applications such as time and attendance and cashless payment