Hikvision and Milestone Systems are supporting a project to find an innovative solution for improving safety and security along the waterfront in Aalborg, Denmark. They teamed up with Aalborg Municipality, the North Jutland Emergency Services, Aalborg University’s Faculty of Engineering and Science, and security company Actas A/S to find a solution that utilizes Hikvision thermal cameras. The system works with a combination of thermal cameras (which will be set up between Limfjordsbroen and Honnørkajen during the trial period) and one controllable camera for use in active searches. Aalborg University is mapping risk areas and developing a ground-breaking program that can ‘recognise’ accidents and raise an alarm. When someone exhibits dangerous behaviour along the waterfront, either on land or in the water, the emergency services will be notified. A camera on Limfjordsbroen will be activated at the same time to record what is happening. This can also be used as an aid if a rescue operation is required. This means that the emergency services will be notified immediately if there is an accident, and live footage from the site can be streamed to their control center using the existing video platform. The control centre can then call out a lifeboat if required. Hans Henrik Henriksen, Councilor for the Planning and Landscape Department says, “Aalborg is very proud of its waterfront. The city has built up around the water, but this also means we need to ensure our water safety measures are the best they can be. We are working continuously to improve safety along the waterfront, and we have taken a number of initiatives towards this such as adding more lighting, more rescue stations, new ladders, and so on. Despite this, we have found that accidents are still happening, which is why I look forward to the opportunity to think outside the box during this trial and to be innovative in this area in collaboration with Aalborg University and the North Jutland Emergency Services.” “If things go well, it’s likely the project will also be adopted and used in other port cities in Denmark and perhaps also abroad,” concludes Hans Henrik Henriksen. Now, with the test phase a success, Aalborg is almost ready to go live with the system. The municipality is also planning an expansion with more cameras, due to the high levels of confidence they have in the system’s success.

Used in a Meter and Regulation Station in Indonesia Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) is the largest company in Indonesia for the transportation and distribution of natural gas. The total length of distribution pipelines of this company is 3,187 km, serving around 84 million customers. As the owner and operator of four transmission pipelines, PGN is responsible for guaranteeing security along the entire chain of conservation and distribution of gas, and for delivering products and services in accordance with the needs of consumers. During the transport phase, the gas is pushed through the pipelines at a very high pressure. When it reaches the end users, however, its delivery pressure must be adjusted so that it falls within an acceptable range (as detailed in the contractual delivery specifications). This is to prevent consumers from being exposed to the full transport pressure reached within the pipeline. A meter and regulator station is used to regulate the natural gas outlet pressure, and reduce it to an acceptable value. To this end, PGN has developed a meter and regulator station (the Master Control Station) that works via remote control, directed from the control room. This project plays an active role in the PGN’s commitment to achieving operational excellence in process management, with the focus on optimising safety, improving efficiency and on maximising reliability throughout the gas supply chain operations. To guarantee reliability and security of the control function, it is necessary to monitor the process using specialised CCTV equipment for hazardous zones. 10 PTZ units from the MPXHD series have been chosen for the realisation of this surveillance system, because of their reliability in providing perfect video footage and their compliance with the highest security standards for operation in hazardous areas. The PTZ units are used to directly monitor the metering and regulating operations remotely from the master control room.

Regent University’s Institute for Cybersecurity to build state-of-the-art Cyber Range at Virginia beach campus Officials with the Institute for Cybersecurity at Regent University, an academic center and training facility dedicated to equipping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in the industry, government, military and academia, has recently announced that Regent is building a state-of-the-art cyber range training facility. As one of only a few stand-alone cyber range facilities at a university, and perhaps the only one in the nation at a private university, the Regent Cyber Range will open on Q4 2017 and will offer hands-on training programs where students will acquire the highest level of skills needed for careers in cybersecurity. Regent’s Cyber Range will also be a leading-edge training hub for enterprises, consultancies, government and military organizations, offering several certificate programs at all levels. According to industry reports, cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing career fields, with demand expected to rise to 6 million jobs globally in 2019 and a projected shortfall of employees for 1.5 million job openings. Median pay for an entry-level position for people with a bachelor’s degree is currently $88,890, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with the highest 10 percent of cybersecurity professionals earning more than $140,000. “A severe skill shortage exists in the workforce, while at the same time the threats to our country’s security grow ever more sophisticated,” said Regent’s Chancellor and CEO, Dr. M.G. ‘Pat’ Robertson, “Regent’s new training center will address the nation’s need for thousands of additional cybersecurity experts to defend government and commercial networks from cyber attacks.” Regent will utilize the Cyberbit Range platform created by Cyberbit Ltd., the world’s leading provider of cybersecurity training and simulation platforms. It offers a realistic training experience where trainees are exposed to various attack scenarios and security breaches to improve their hands-on skills. The range can simulate large-scale virtual networks and attacks based on real-world incidents, and can also pinpoint system vulnerabilities and help users develop counter-measures and improved protocols for dealing with cyber attacks on critical network systems. The platform offers numerous security tools and systems, including risk assessment tools, monitoring systems, security information and event management systems, forensic tools and supporting databases, as well as other network, security and cyber components. “Regent will be among the first in Christian higher education, and one of the few colleges and universities nationwide, to offer hands-on cybersecurity training,” said Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño, Executive Vice President for academic affairs, “This facility will allow Regent to offer complex, system-level training at the highest level, and graduates will emerge with hands-on testing and training that is unmatched in higher education. We’ve found the Cyberbit Range platform to deliver the highest level of training experience that will enable us to achieve our goals, coupled with the unparalleled support of the Cyberbit team.” “We are excited to partner with Regent University to build their new training facility based on the Cyberbit Range,” said Adi Dar, CEO, Cyberbit Ltd., “This training program firmly positions Regent as a leader in cybersecurity training in America today, not only for its students at the graduate and undergraduate levels, but also as a destination for businesses, government and military organizations.” Currently, Regent University offers a Master of Science in Cybersecurity, as well as undergraduate degrees in Information Systems Technology, Computer Science, Cyber & Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity.

Perfect Choice for Factory Surveillance Factory Bekament, located in Arandjelovac, Serbia, is a factory producing the materials for finishing works in construction industry. It has been established in 1992, and for 20 years it is successfully processing and manufacturing grinded materials. Uniview provided video surveillance solution for Factory Bekament comprising 150 cameras and NVR516; monitoring perimeter, warehouses and production process. Uniview NVR516 is a super NVR which features powerful hardware and software performance. With abundant powerful ability, it is the perfect choice for factories like Factory Bekament. Plenty of channels and mass capacity storage NVR516 supports up to 128 IP cameras input which makes it easy to manage the whole surveillance system installed in the Factory. Built in 16 SATA interfaces and two mini SAS interfaces for disk enclosures, NVR516 can install 48 HDDs at the most. Such a gigantic storage makes it possible to search videos and events of months ago.  High level data safety, redundant power, RAID and N+1 backup NVR516 is designed with highest safety level. It provides redundant power supply in case of electricity failure. For data storage, NVR516 provides different redundant arrays of independent disks like RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10. Even one of the HDD is broken by chance, NVR can prevent the data missing and rebuild RAID in a short time. Moreover, NVR516 has N+1 backup function which enhances the system security. Up to 112-ch 1080p decoding ability With numerous cameras connected, NVR516 can decode up to 112-ch 1080P HD video with 14 HDMI screens. All cameras especially key areas can be monitored with multiple screens at real time. No matter where the event happened, security staff can see the event and take actions at first time.

Selected to Protect Schools District Wide in Metro Atlanta, Georgia Over 100 schools in Fulton County School System will install an Avigilon surveillance system with Avigilon Appearance Search technology to enhance student safety Avigilon Corporation has been selected by Fulton County School System (Fulton), in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, to enhance safety for over 100 schools. Fulton is the fourth largest school district in Georgia. Its mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for its over 96,000 students and more than 12,000 full-time employees. To help enhance safety, Fulton has installed a full Avigilon surveillance solution that includes Avigilon cameras with self-learning video analytics, Avigilon network video recorders, and Avigilon Control Center (ACC) video management software with Avigilon Appearance Search technology. Fulton is also deploying Avigilon Access Control Manager to secure physical access points, providing an integrated security solution for the district. Avigilon Appearance Search video analytics technology uses a sophisticated deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) search engine to sort through hours of footage with ease. This technology allows Fulton’s operators to click on a button and search for all instances of a person or vehicle across all cameras on a site, quickly and efficiently. This can save Fulton time and effort during critical investigations as Avigilon Appearance Search technology intelligently analyzes video data, helping to track a person’s or vehicle’s route and identify previous and last-known locations. “At Fulton County Schools the safety of our staff and students is paramount,” said Paul Hildreth, Emergency Operations, Safety and Security for Fulton, “We chose Avigilon because of the capabilities it offers in its advanced video analytics search technologies, including Avigilon Appearance Search. Their analytics are easy to set up and use, and can save us valuable time and effort, ultimately making our schools a safer place for generations to come.” “We designed our artificial intelligence-driven Avigilon Appearance Search technology to change the way people interact with their video surveillance systems,” said James Henderson, Avigilon’s Chief Operating Officer, “The Avigilon solution at Fulton County Schools is a great example of how our technology can provide quick and powerful insights to help keep schools safe.”

The latest transmission technology from AMG Systems in the UK has helped provide the backbone to a state-of-the-art IP CCTV system for two campuses of St Christopher’s school, a leading British curriculum school in Bahrain. Arencon Security undertook the security system upgrade for the school’s Saar and Isa Town campuses, with the main objective being to monitor the entrances and perimeter of each site. The ruggedised Ethernet switches from AMG Systems transmit images from the cameras to the digital recorder. Arencon Security is a Bahrain-based installation company which provides CCTV, access control, alarm and perimeter security systems. Arencon General Manager, Richard Monkhouse said that the new system improves the safety of the premises for both staff and students. “The systems supplement the manned guard force, and the centralised monitoring improves their ability to respond swiftly to any suspicious activity, as well as providing recorded evidence to aid any subsequent investigations,” he said. AMG Systems is the UK manufacturer of intelligent, industrial grade edge-of-network transmission solutions. International Business Development Manager, Leona Hayes said, “Safeguarding students and staff is of paramount importance for any school, and AMG is proud to be playing its part for this prestigious British curriculum school in Bahrain.”