Short interesting fact
Recent Pelco HD Seminar in the US
37 users attend
37 install Analogue
4 install Pelco IP
3 install Axis IP
1 install Arecont IP
When will IP > Analogue?????
Integrated Security SSPI
Complete system solutions for access control and CCTV More customers than ever around the world rely on Integrated Security systems to handle the full spectrum of today’s access control and CCTV needs. Customers know that their systems need to be more secure, convenient and dependable. That’s why they have turned to SSPI (security systems partially integrated) also fully integrated security and advanced system solutions to meet their access management and video surveillance needs for today and the future. There is a hands-free revolution going on and the access control and CCTV industry has changed dramatically recently. Proximity technology allows authorized personnel to gain access to secure areas by simply presenting a card close to reader. No physical contact is necessary; the card can remain in a user’s purse, pocket, wallet or briefcase. The hands-free access control revolution is here to stay.This may of course be complimented by ievo biometric technology soon, the next generation of door entry solutions. Integrated Security is a very powerful solution and is able to link together everything from a simple security system to highly customized, large systems with hundreds of CCTV cameras and sophisticated alarm monitoring devices. From powerful host software to advanced controllers, readers and cards, all essential elements are monitored using one sql software package. So who will benefit? Well any company with multiple sites is obvious but as we have mentioned even smaller systems can be integrated for greater convenience. We see that as IP video surveillance becomes more and more widespread the various security disciplines will naturally become entwined meaning greater flexibility for end users long term. If you think you can benefit from an integrated security system contact us and we tell you what your best solution would be and who can install it for you.
Security review at UK airports to be introduced
A security review is underway in the UK after the discovery of a viable explosive device at East Midlands Airport in Nottingham.
The home secretary has said after a meeting of the government security committee Cobra on Saturday that no freight from Yemen would be allowed into the country unaccompanied.
UPS officials intercepted two US-bound packages travelling from Yemen on Friday that offered a real threat and could have exploded. This was confirmed by the home office.
It was believed that the target was the American owned UPS and FEDEX aircraft and the aim was to bring them down while it was in the air.
In the UK shippers use only accredited companies to transport goods, so this means not all parcels are screened but this may now be changed and security upgraded to mean that every single parcel is X rayed and checked. The threat level for “terrorist attacks” in the UK is now at severe – the highest rating possible.
Integrated security.
David Cameron, the British prime minister and Barack Obama have exchanged urgent phone calls to discuss the parcel-bomb plot.
The White House said the US president has praised all involved in the interception of the explosive device and promised to step up security to ensure no repeat of the incident could occur again.
Measures including more CCTV and access control integrated with x ray detection devices and better screening methods would be introduced.
Al-Qaeda is thought to be behind the attempt to sabotage the aircraft although this is as yet unconfirmed, but it bought airports across the globe to a halt. The staff at the depot in the UK where the device was found on the ground at East Midlands airport were holed up for several hours as it was deemed safer to do this rather than move them.
However, targeting freight planes is new. Any security mechanism in the airline world is only as strong as the point of embarkation. Electronic security measures will need to be beefed up. More cameras more access control will be essential to ensure there are no weak points, Staff will go through more security checks and parcels from rogue nations will be monitored more closely and global standards for parcel checking will be introduced.
Security alert
The discovery of the suspicious packages in the UK came after a tip from Saudi Arabia and caused US officials to scramble to check all goods bound for the US from Yemen. Disguised as computer printer equipment the parcels were bound for Chicago address to a Jewish place of worship.
Vigilance of staff and international cooperation played its part in the discovery of the devices, it can only be left to the imagination as to what could have happened and the whole world has been spared the chaos, at least for now.
Integrated security solution for global forwarders
Recent disturbing news regarding a Global Courier company receiving alleged suspect packages to forward on to the US just shows that no matter where or how, terrorism can be targeted using almost any means….
But, maybe Video Analytics could be used to complement the tracking procedure, highlighting suspicious activity or intervention….
Take for example a potential scenario:-
Person arrives at Courier depot somewhere in the world with a package to send
Package is booked in, with a bar-code and immediately POS (Point of Sale) text insertion associates the parcel, sender facial image, sender details along with video evidence of receipt.
Video stored at the Global Couriers Central HQ – even in another country or continent – via corporate high speed Intranet and via an IP CCTV system…..
Package moved to transportation where it is scanned again, along with POS Insertion tie up to video evidence of personnel loading the actual parcel onto plane/train/automobile…
Package unloaded at next checkpoint – again, bar-code time stamped and POS inserted with video evidence….
And so on and so on…….
Basically, any package that is identified as suspicious would have video evidence accessible immediately via IP connectivity from anywhere on the planet, virtually instantly
We can already track our packages throughout the world, maybe it is time for the ability to also track the video handling of the packages……..obviously with a degree of common sense as to who can access it of course….
But it is not just potential security threats it could help avoid or solve……what about the thousands, probably millions, of ‘lost’, ‘damaged in transit’ or ‘late’ deliveries? Video evidence right through the shipping process will shore up the efficiencies of service and allow that Global Courier to stand out from it’s peers……maybe even allowing the ability to advertise that their service can be examined for true evidence of quality and reliability….
So, all the couriers of the world, take a look at your on site, insular CCTV and ask, is it time to get it networked and accessible and make it work for you !!!
Honeywell Fusion IV DVR
The Fusion IV is here! Honeywell’s hybrid 32 channel recorder has set a standard that will get the market place talking for some time. Not just an analogue DVR,the Fusion IV is equally at home recording IP cameras; Being Hybrid the unit bridges the gap between analogue and digital and has plenty of features to boot. The fusion IV is not just for recording either it can transmit up to 32 channels of analogue or IP video sources, and up to 16 channels of audio. POS/ATM text data can also be transmitted to provide an overall Ip video surveillance solution.
Devices that can be easily connected into the Fusion IV includes IP cameras, network encoders and megapixel cameras. Fusion IV also offers up to 32 channels of hybrid (analogue and/or IP) camera support. The hybrid DVR fully embraces H.264 video compression across all the inputs meaning reduced file sizes and longer recording times.
Multi-tasking of simultaneous operations including network cameras, megapixel cameras, point of- sale, video analytics and more are included in the Fusion IV portfolio. Dual video ports have also been added. Windows® XP is the preferred embedded operating system, and network security and firewall protection is a prerequisite, this also eliminates the need to format DVDs before back up. Hard drives can be easily replaced from the front panel meaning field replacement of hard drives is easy and efficient.
IP and megapixel camera technologies are now seen as the future of video surveillance systems and drive the need for new the functionality offered by the Fusion IV DVR. Fusion IV is ideal for systems requiring transition to IP from analogue to maximise the cost-savings benefits associated with IP networking. By using H.264 compression recording the unparalleled image clarity using megapixel cameras is now perfectly possible. Many businesses will find the benefits of the fusion IV will fit seamlessly into their security operation and the hybrid functionality offers unparalelled options.
Some of the benefits of the Honeywell Fusion IV
Recording rates across all 32 channels for 100 to 400 at CIF resolution PAL
Recording resolutions up to 720 × 576 (D1)
VGA and DVI-D ports for local live viewing
Available with 8, 16 and 32 looping video inputs
Internal storage capacity up to 8 TB
External storage options
Analogue and IP recording across 32 channels
16 sensor inputs and 16 outputs
Multiplexed switched spot outputs
16 channels of audio on selected models
10/100/1000 gigabit network standard
Windows® XP embedded operating system
Hybrid operation for analogue/IP camera mix based on DVR model – 8/16/32 channel video input
User software included with each DVR:
Fusion Server Software – Local user interface
4 channels of analytics on certain models