2018 - securitylinkindia

Latest

Hanwha Secures Strandudden Gated Community

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 15, 2018November 14, 202406 mins

Located in the middle of the deep forests of Småland in the south of Sweden, the Strandudden Gated Community has been designed to provide a safe environment for homeowners who wish to enjoy a high quality of life. The first phase of the development has seen the construction of 18 apartments which have stunning lake views. The materials and features of each apartment have been carefully selected to ensure sustainable energy consumption. Wisenet cameras When the development is completed, over 100 Wisenet cameras manufactured by Hanwha Techwin, will enable security personnel to closely monitor the movements of people and vehicles as they enter and move around the public areas of the gated community. 6 Wisenet cameras were initially installed during the construction of the apartments. These have been used to ensure strict compliance with the site’s health & safety regulations, and to keep a close eye on valuable plant and machinery. “We evaluated products from a number of different manufacturers, but the superb quality of the images captured by the Wisenet cameras made it a very easy decision for us to rec ommend that they should be deployed throughout the Community,” said a representative of Elajo, one of Sweden’s leading electrical, mechanical, engineering and energy installation companies who were awarded the contract to manage the project, “Equally important, the massive processing power of the chipsets of the open platform cameras means that our client is able to run specialist applications such as licence plate recognition (ANPR), in order to control vehicle access to the Community.” Camera selection The Hanwha Techwin Europe presales and technical teams have worked closely with Elajo to ensure the best camera types have been specified for each of the carefully chosen camera locations. 6 different Wisenet models have been selected to ensure high quality images can be captured day or night and that there are no blind spots. Among these is the Wisenet IP network PNP9200RH 4K PTZ dome which has builtin IR illumination. The PNP-9200RH, which is IP66 and IK10 rated for vandal-resistance and outdoor use in the harshest environments, utilises progressive scan technology to provide sharp edges on moving subjects and vehicles. The PNP-9200RHs which have been installed at the entrance to the community are equipped with the Wisenet group ANPR solution which provides the opportunity to automatically control the movement of white listed cars through barriers via camera relay outputs. Developed by Hanwha Techwin in partnership with analytics experts, FF Group, the solution uses camera-tocamera IP communication technology to enable up to 4 Wisenet group ANPR cameras to work together, with data from each simultaneously transmitted to a single web based display. Wisenet WAVE I mages from all 100 cameras will be displayed in the community’s control room via Wisenet WAVE video management software (VMS). An intuitive ‘drag & drop’ tool makes it extremely easy for operators to set up a display of live and recorded images on a single screen or video wall, with customisable layouts and sizes. Other key features include a virtual PTZ, which with just simple clicks of a mouse, enables operators to zoom in to see close up detail of any suspicious activity, whilst motion detection and video analytics support can be configured to generate alerts when user defined incidents occur. Monitoring on the move I n addition to the images being displayed in the community’s control room, should an incident occur that needs a rapid response, security personnel on patrol will be able to remotely view any activity via a smartphone or tablet with the help of the secure Wisenet Mobile App.

Latest

Bosch Secure Truck Parking Creates Space for Trucks

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 15, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

The solution is intended to increase the efficiency of port logistics by connecting the Bosch platform to the slot booking procedure of the Hamburg container terminal. In future, instead of clogging up the streets, trucks that are waiting for customs clearance at the terminals can park at Cruise Gate. In this way, the parking facilities available in the port will be increased in an intelligent way. The parking area is access-restricted and video-monitored, and provides drivers with an impressive panorama of the Port of Hamburg. Sanitary facilities are also available. Intelligent use of existing parking spaces Bosch Secure Truck Parking at the ‘Cruise Center Steinwerder’ cruise terminal relieves traffic on Hafenstraße and preserves resources. Jan-Philipp Weers, Head of Bosch Secure Truck Parking, commented, “Together with Cruise Gate Hamburg and Logistik-Initiative Hamburg, we are creating the conditions for economical and environmentally-friendly parking management to work. The existing parking space is used efficiently. The parking space search is no longer necessary due to the Internet reservation. This reduces emissions, prevents random parking and makes truckers’ lives less stressful. We are very proud to be making an important contribu tion to road safety here in Hamburg.” Sacha Rougier, Managing Director of Cruise Gate Hamburg, describes the new service, “Cruise Gate Hamburg is continuously searching for solutions to optimally utilize the parking spaces, also on days when no cruise ships are docked. We are delighted that we have found a partner in Bosch Secure Truck Parking with which we can improve the difficult parking situation for truckers in the port area and surrounding truck stops. The fact that you can reliably make a booking and the high standards of security are a big plus for truck drivers.” Hans Stapelfeldt, ITS Network Manager at Logistik-Initiative Hamburg, also believes that the future collaboration will be of great benefit. He said, “I am delighted that no green areas have to be sealed over to create new parking facilities; existing areas, which otherwise remain unused on days when there are no cruise ship dockings, are being used in an intelligent way.” Smarter parking: faster, easier and secure Around 14,000 more parking spaces are needed for trucks in Germany. The shortage often has farreaching consequences: accidents, increased fuel consumption and cargo theft. To make truck parking faster, easier and secure, Bosch provides a service that allows truckers to reserve parking spaces at truck stops and company premises throughout Europe.

Feature

Synology launched ‘Surveillance Station 8.2

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 15, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

Synology Inc. has launched ‘Surveillance Station 8.2,’ a brand new LiveCam Security Camera App that instantly turns a phone into an IP camera. The iOS version is available at Apple Store and the Android version will be released this October. The revamped DS offers higher performance, along with the addition of IP speakers to the hardware support list. The next generation of application center offers greater flexibility for application management. “With the combination of LiveCam on iOS and the brand new DS cam, Surveillance Station has entered a mobile era of transforming the phone into a security camera and having its video recordings accessible by DS cam,” said Ivan Chang, Product Manager at Synology Inc., “Features like smart time lapse, dual authentication and support for IP speakers make Surveillance Station the project-ready solution.” Surveillance Station 8.2 includes the following new features: Turn phones into cameras with LiveCam: The mobile device can now be an IP camera. Once LiveCam is installed on mobile phones, it can be added to Surveillance Station as an IP camera that can record as users go. Application Center that knows just what is needed: New style of add-ons called Application Center provides up to 26 applications and utilities. Use the category filter or keyword search to quickly find the application that you are looking for and customize your Surveillance Station. Revamped DS cam with extraordinary performance and compatibility: The next generation of DS cam not only provides a more streamlined viewing experience but also multitimeline capabilities for intuitively searching through video footage. In addition, with off-line license authentication in place, you can now easily deploy the system at a faster pace. Now support IP speakers: Surveillance Station 8.2 can transmit audio or arrange scheduled broadcasts on integrated IP speakers. In multi-speaker deployment, either single or group broadcast is also available. Oversee sizable project with time lapse: Time lapse shortens lengthy videos down to minutes or even seconds. This application is particularly useful for showing a large-scale project from start to completion. Safeguard your data with dual authorization: A safer and more flexible privilege management measure, Dual Authorization restricts sensitive functions such as managing cameras or accessing video records to only be performed with authorization from another party. With extra protection in place, this prevents the leaking of sensitive information. Stream to the world with live broadcast: Share your excitement with the world as you live stream to YouTube with no settings required. Simply select the camera and enter the path information provided on YouTube. Your live stream broadcast is ready for action.

Product

IDEAL Networks SecuriTEST IP CCTV Tester

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 13, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

IDEAL Networks will present their newly launched or recently updated products including network, data cable and IP CCTV testers at GITEX 2018, Dubai during 14-18 October 2018 to provide intuitive and flexible test solutions for cable installers, network technicians and systems integrators. The show is one of the first opportunities to see the new range of touchscreen network and data cable testers from IDEAL Networks. NaviTEK NT Plus and Pro network troubleshooters, SignalTEK CT data cable transmission testers and SignalTEK NT network transmission testers are all now available with an LCD capacitive touchscreen as standard to enable fast and responsive data input which helps save time and increase efficiency on every job. The new SecuriTEST IP CCTV tester, an installation and troubleshooting tester for digital/ IP, HD coax and analogue CCTV camera systems designed to increase productivity, will also be on the show. The handheld device is multi-function, so technicians do not need to take varied equipment to each installation or maintenance job. It connects quickly to cameras via in-built RJ-45, Wi-Fi and BNC ports and features a 7-inch hi-res touchscreen and simple to use functions, so even on complex jobs only a single tester is needed. In addition, IDEAL Networks will present the latest upgrades to the popular LanTEK III cable certifier. To support fast and straightforward cable certification for busy cable installers, the tester has been upgraded with a new Quick Setup feature which enables almost all configuration and testing to be performed on just one intuitive screen. The software for LanTEK III has also recently been updated to help installers certify Modular Plug Terminated Links (MPTLs) using their existing cat 6A Permanent Link and Channel Adapters. This provides a flexible solution for installers using cat 6A cable for wireless access points, AV equipment and CCTV cameras, where MPTLs are likely to be used. IDEAL Networks offers easy to use data cable testers for cable installers and network testers to assist IT technicians with troubleshooting. The data cable tester range includes copper and fibre testers for cable verification, Ethernet transmission testing and cable certification that provide proof of performance. The unique network tester range helps pinpoint and solve networking issues quickly. They decrease downtime by allowing field technicians to discover the root cause of network connectivity issues such as incorrect IP configuration, rogue network services, network bandwidth issues and PoE supply problems.

Product

Milestone Device Pack 9.9

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 13, 2018November 14, 202403 mins

Milestone Systems has released Device Pack 9.9 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect® video solutions. The bi-monthly device packs contain software updates for XProtect VMS to support new hardware. 209 new devices have been added to this release, bringing the total of supported devices to more than 7,500. Enhanced support for the ONVIF industry standard Milestone works closely with device manufacturers in the Milestone community to achieve optimal interaction between their devices and XProtect VMS. The same rigorous testing applies to driver standards like ONVIF – a priority for Milestone. This Device Pack has a particular focus on cybersecurity for ONVIF. Support has been added for more types of security certificates. This enables better authentication of devices. Automated retrieval of recordings from devices with edge storage is another new feature, primarily aimed at body worn cameras. When a body worn camera is docked, XProtect can detect it and download high-quality video recordings from the device’s internal storage. Before ONVIF-supported devices are listed in the supported hardware list on milestonesys.com, they have been Device Pack 9.9 Milestone Systems Steps up Device Support tested to ensure 100% functionality with the XProtect open platform technology. This enables the Milestone community to pick the best devices for their end-customers, from the market’s broadest selection. They can be assured of the functionality of any supported device. Additional cyber security on Bosch cameras They have added support for SRTP to Bosch cameras. Secure Real-Time Protocol (Secure RTP or SRTP) is an extension of the RTP protocol, with an enhanced security mechanism. It provides encryption, authentication and integrity verification of data and messages passed through the RTP-based communication protocol.

Product

Pelco™ Rugged Spectra Professional IR PTZ Camera

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 12, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

Pelco™ by Schneider Electric has released the Spectra Professional IR – a rugged camera ideal for transportation, city surveillance, airports, seaports and commercial markets. The Spectra Professional IR features ‘above the horizon’ viewing capability providing greater coverage of bridges, overpasses and building exteriors without mounting additional cameras. The camera also provides built-in IR illumination on areas of interest such as roadways, ports, parking lots and building perimeters up to 150 meters away offering a solution for customers who are frustrated with the inability of typical PTZ cameras to capture key image details in poorly lit environments. “With extensive research and development, Pelco has honed the technology to capture critical details in low light situations,” said Todd Dunning, Sr. Product Manager, Pelco, “Spectra Professional IR also features a bubble-less design, a new feature to Pelco’s line of surveillance technology.” Benefits Assuring coverage of large areas, the Spectra Professional IR camera is designed for use in round-the-clock surveillance. Key features include: Lookup: The Spectra Professional IR can view 15 degrees above the horizon that enables customers to see areas that are difficult to view when using typical mounting locations including bridge supports and cables, higher floors of commercial buildings as well as ships at a distance from seaport. Outstanding image quality in poorly lit areas: Primarily used for outdoor applications with poor lighting conditions, the IR technology allows operators to see details up to 150 meters away, where external visible lighting is not wanted or is unavailable. The technology also provides control of the illumination intensity and exposure in the camera; enabling people and vehicles to be tracked with clarity wherever they move in the field of coverage, near or far. Smart compression technology: Featuring H.265 and Pelco’s Smart Compression technology, the Spectra Professional IR lowers bandwidth and storage requirements between 30 and 70 percent, depending on the amount of motion in the scene, especially important for 24×7 surveillance. Digital image stabilization: Reducing blurring associated with camera motion, this feature allows the camera to maintain a smooth image ideal for surveilling areas affected by high vehicle traffic or strong winds like bridges and light poles. Simple installation: Using only one wire to connect, the Spectra Professional IR comes with three power options and an embedded hinge design, making it easy to connect to and providing greater flexibility during installation. Full integration with Pelco’s VideoXpert and leading ONVIF-Compliant video management systems (VMS): Seamlessly presented in video management systems allowing operators to easily track objects moving in the scene and zoom in for greater detail.

International

Anti-Terrorist Vehicle Access Control Systems

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 11, 2018November 14, 202414 mins

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has recently announced that in a review of its top selling products to the government, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has provided certification according to the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology Act (SAFETY Act) of 2002. This certification minimizes insurance risks for organizations that deploy authorized Delta vehicle access control products to protect against terrorists and errant drivers. All products certified are covered retroactively back to 1984 and are now authorized to carry the SAFETY Act Designated mark. deploying authorized Delta vehicle access systems, this certification lets customers feel comfortable knowing that they have the full faith and backing of the Department of Homeland Security,” emphasizes Keith Bobrosky, Delta Scientific Senior Vice President, “As the only manufacturer having such certification for wedge barriers, beam barriers and crash gates, this announcement should encourage commercial organizations to more fully explore using such life-saving products in their anti-terrorist and safety vehicle access solutions.” Delta certified products include the DSC501, DSC2000 and HD300 wedge barriers; MP5000 portable wedge barrier; DSC720-1M and DSC800 deep foundation bollards; DSC1200 surface mounted barrier; DSC7000 beam barrier; DSC600 and DSC650 shallow foundation fixed bollards and DSC288 crash gate. To illustrate the dependability of these products, the HD300 barrier stops a 15,000 pound (66.7 Km) vehicle travelling 50 mph (80 kpm) and has a demonstrated ability for continuous operation of 1 million cycles in independent test lab testing that took place over 14 months in an outdoor setting while exposed to full sunlight and the effects of climatic conditions. Congress enacted the SAFETY Act to bestow liability protections for providers of certain antiterrorism technologies and provide incentives for the development and deployment of these technologies by creating a system of risk and litigation management. Certification means that the authorized Delta products have been reviewed comprehensively by DHS and it has found that the unit(s) will perform as intended, conforms to the Seller’s specifications, and is safe for use as intended. To pass review, each product had to demonstrate prior U.S. government use with substantial utility and effectiveness, provide immediate deployment, show that it would create risk to the public if the technology is not deployed, demonstrate effectiveness of the technology in defending against acts of terrorism and obtain determinations made by federal, state or local officials that the technology is appropriate for preventing, detecting, identifying or deterring acts of terrorism or limiting the harm that such acts might otherwise cause.

Product

Seagate 14TB Data Storage Portfolio

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 11, 2018November 14, 202407 mins

Seagate Technology has recently launched the industry’s widest range of advanced 14TB hard drives, enhancing the company’s enterprise and specialty drive portfolio. Consisting of IronWolf® and IronWolf® Pro for network attached storage (NAS) applications, the BarraCuda® Pro desktop drive, surveillance-optimized SkyHawk™, and Exos™ X14 for hyperscale data centers, this purpose-built portfolio empowers customers to consume, manage and utilize digital data more effectively and efficiently while establishing new benchmarks in speed and capacity. With this offering, Seagate continues to lead the industry in driving data storage technology toward a lower cost per terabyte through hard drive optimization, versatility of application, and unmatched capacity. Whether for personal use, creative and design computing, online gaming, or large-scale surveillance systems and hyperscale environments, Seagate drives are opening up new data management opportunities across a wide range of markets. “Data protection, management and archiving are no longer strictly the realm of IT departments, but are now essential responsibilities for business owners, creative professionals, online gamers and PC users alike,” said Matt Rutledge, Senior Vice President of Devices at Seagate, “We understand the critical nature of data in unlocking opportunities to efficiency. From the largest data center to the personal user, our goal is to ensure every customer can access, store and transfer data quickly and reliably, whenever they need it and wherever they are.” IronWolf & IronWolf Pro 14TB – the leader in NAS I ronWolf and IronWolf Pro drives have continued to push boundaries for NAS applications, providing best-in-class reliability and performance for always-on environments. Trusted by the world’s top NAS vendors, IronWolf drives are built with multi-user environments in mind, which allows a workload rating up to 300TB/ year allowing users to do more with their data and their NAS. The drives are optimized with AgileArray™ firmware for NAS servers to provide the customer with a host of benefits including RAID performance, dual-plane balance, rotational vibration (RV) sensors, advanced power management and error recovery control. “For many companies, data storage has become one of the fastest-growing parts of their IT infrastructure. Synology users will be excited by the new Seagate 14TB IronWolf drives,” said Vincent Tsai, Product Marketing Manager at Synology Inc., “By collaborating seamlessly, Seagate and Synology deliver a reliable storage and backup solution for businesses to safeguard their valuable data.” SkyHawk 14TB – optimized for surveillance The surveillance industry is rapidly evolving and the demand for higher video resolution, analytics and longer retention requires much greater storage capacities. Seagate SkyHawk drives provide the optimum combination of per formance, high capacity and reliability – the three most important needs for surveillance customers and integrators. With the ability to store over 9000 hours of HD video and up to 64 HD cameras, the SkyHawk 14TB is optimized for DVRs and NVRs, tuned for 24/7 workloads, and equipped with ImagePerfect™ firmware to minimize dropped frames and downtime. Supported by a 3-year limited warranty, customers can also benefit from unique SkyHawk health management technology that actively monitors and analyzes drive health, empowering users to prevent, intervene and recover from potential anomalies. Exos X14 – hyperscale ready Built for the efficiency, reliability and security demands of the world’s most advanced hyperscale data centers, Exos X14 drives offer enhanced areal density to deliver higher storage capabilities in a compact 3.5-inch form factor. Combined with the industry’s lowest power consumption and best performance in its class, the Exos X14 enables data centers to maximize storage capabilities while reducing complexity and operational costs. As the need for hyperscale and cloud storage increases exponentially, Seagate’s new Exos X14 drives deliver 40% more petabytes per rack compared to Exos 10TB drives, while maintaining the same small footprint. The heliumbased Exos X14 also provides a 10% reduction in weight versus air nearline drives, and flexible formatting for wider integration options and support for a greater number of workloads. Exos X14 also ships in a modular enterprise system (Exos E 4U106) for easy scaling up to an unprecedented 1.4PB density. Anticipating global security demands, Exos X14 drives feature ‘always-on’ Seagate Secure™ protection, effectively encrypting all data without performance degradation. Exos X14 drives offer a 5-year limited warranty, and are designed to meet US Government Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2, Level 2 Security certification, as well as the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (CC) ISO/EIC 15408 compliance standard.

Product

Dahua Integration Partner Program

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 11, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

Dahua Technology, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, advocates openness and believes that an industry ecosystem can benefit all industry players. At Security Essen 2018, it launches the Dahua Integration Partner Program (DIPP), aiming to extend collaboration with 3rd party partners in technology integration and business development. Dahua Integration Partner Program (DIPP) DIPP focuses on creating comprehensive and integrated solutions with 3rd party partners for wider customer and enduser base. Featuring three partner levels – Strategic Partner, Golden Partner and Silver Partner – DIPP ensures that its partners enjoy multiple benefits through Dahua Technology’s global network. Partners who specialize in video management software, access control system, video analytics, physical security information management, alarm systems, cloud-based services and other vertical systems that involve security surveillance are most welcome to join the program DIPP benefits partners on both technical and business sides including in-depth marketing, project and technical support. Marketing-wise, DIPP partners enjoy dedicated marketing support including co-marketing opportunities at Dahua Technology’s global events, recommendation in Dahua 3rd party partner solution catalogue etc. Technically, Dahua Technology guarantees feedback within 24h, dedicated technical support, opportunities for sample borrowing, roadmap sharing and product introduction, and free training regarding Dahua Technology integration protocols. The key is that Dahua Technology ensures considerable benefits at project part including end-to-end support, opportunities for projects pipelines sharing and product recommendation etc. So far, some 3rd party partners have joined DIPP like Ivideon, AxxonSoft, to name just a few. “We’re happy to launch DIPP, a program aiming to better serve our partners and achieve win-win results,” said James Wang, Deputy General Manager of Overseas Business at Dahua Technology. “We were the first to implement a solution on Dahua open platform, and we’re very happy to be among the first companies to participate in the Dahua Integration Partner Program. Dahua Technology’s innovative technologies, particularly its development of deep-learning video analytics, completely aligns with our vision of how video surveillance should develop. I’m confident that, together, we will create products that grow our value proposition for both our partners and clients,” Said Alan Ataev, Global Sales Director at AxxonSoft.

Feature

Apollo Security Emphasizes Customization with New Controller Series

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 11, 2018November 14, 2024011 mins

Everyone can agree the convergence trend is in full force in the electronic security industry, and organizations are pushing more and more for integrated solutions that can not only enhance ROI but also solve problems that have traditionally been out of the realm of electronic physical security systems. This leaves system integrators and other solution providers in a difficult position as they scramble to be competitive especially when faced with an industry dominated by a few power players. Tackling this problem can now be a matter of survival for small to medium players especially in regional markets. To address this need, Apollo security access control has introduced a new ASP series controllers that promise to set a new standard for secure, scalable and customizable solutions. For 30 years, Apollo has been known for producing some of the most robust hardware in the industry, and with the ASP series a new layer of flexibility has been added by allowing ‘post-factory’ customization in addition to many other feature upgrades. This will help put more control in the hands of integrators, and even end-users so they are not locked into hardware solutions that are ‘off the shelf’ and don’t provide any ability to adapt to customer specific needs for the present or the future. The flagship of Apollo’s new controller series, the ASP-4 is an intelligent access controller designed to provide high performance security solution with ability to solve non-standard problems. Natively, the ASP-4 can support four readers and four doors, but when clustered with 32 other ASPs devices it can secure up to 128 doors in one management unit by utilizing inter-device communication across standard IT networks. Each ASP-4 can also support up to 16 additional readers by utilizing OSDP secure channel communications, supporting configurations such as 4 doors with in/ out (8 readers) or even more doors by adding input/ output modules for door control. Enterprise capacity of 250,000+ cardholders, 300 access levels with up to 50 access levels per card is provided at each device, providing total cardholders access rights database redundancy, preventing reduced functionality modes such as ‘facility code check only.’ The ASP’s real power lies, however, with the ability to customize the functions of the controller by loading customized App scripts and third-party protocols. Using industry standard ‘Clike’ programming language, the ASP can have new functions designed by the integrator. Running customizations at the hardware level instead of software offers the benefits of drastically reduced time/ cost of implementation, as well as superior reliability. Earlier if an organization wanted to integrate a new device such as an alarm panel, fire system or similar, they would have to request software customization which could take months and costed tens of thousands of dollars; however, with the ASP such a task can take days or weeks and be completed within a budget of hundreds of dollars. An example of how effective this customization works was provided by a subsidiary of a large multi-national that was struggling to comply with strict labor regulations. Under these rules, workers in their factory can only work six consecutive days, requiring the seventh day for rest. The HR department struggled to keep track of this as each employee’s rest day was prior to when six days was expired; in addition to workers switching shifts and other complications the tracking was too difficult to be done manually, so an automated solution was necessary. The current access control solution the company was using didn’t provide any solution for this so the only possibil ity was expensive customization which would take 3-4 months and then there was no guarantee what would happen in the future if needs would change. With ASP-4, Apollo’s local partner was able to offer a much more rapid solution. The requirements were programmed into a logic script that was loaded to the controller. This script checks every cardholder at time of access for any violation of the rules and deny access if necessary, displaying a reason on an LCD display as well as flash an indicator light so that the cardholder will know it is not simply an access level error that has denied their entry. This customization took less than one man-day to program and was tested over the course of one week before it was ready to deploy. The ability to do this customization gave the partner the edge needed to provide a timely, cost effective solution to a problem that could have costed the company greatly if a work-related accident resulted in legal action. In the future, the logic script can be easily changed, for example if the company would like to move to a five-day work week in the future. Additional customization possibilities are possible using the serial connections of the ASP. This allows integration of input devices such as scales or barcode scanners, or interface to any device that has a serial interface such as displays, mimic panels, entry phone systems and more. Protocols for these devices can be embedded in scripts and the devices can assume alarm input/ output functions, or even new card reader types can be supported such as wireless locks or long-range RFID readers. In addition to being customizable, the ASP of course is designed with security in mind. With all communication channels being secured with 128-bit TLS encryption which prevents attempts to intercept or forge data. Security goes all the way down to the reader using OSDP secure channel to protect card reader data transmission lines. Being able to communicate simultaneously with up to five software hosts also gives the ASP ability to be monitored in real-time by redundant systems, ensuring that important alarms are always delivered in time for the security team to react. The ASP series has been designed from the ground up to be friendly to software OEMs and system integrators using other systems in place of or addition to Apollo Security’s software platform. A native open platform SDK allows tight integration with all the ASP’s standard features in addition to…