Thermal cameras are endowed with unique features such as night surveillance, remote surveillance and temperature detection that other cameras generally do not compete with. Debuted in military field, thermal cameras have played a key role in wars. After years of research and development, infrared image processing technology and the craftsmanship of the detectors are becoming more proven and the cost of the components is lowering, and this is how thermal imaging technology has entered into industrial market Dahua technology has recently launched an entry-level thermal mini-hybrid bullet camera DH-TPC-BF2120. Featuring mini size, dual-channel spectrum, intelligent functions and affordable price, DH-TPC-BF2120 is a thermal camera truly for the commercial installations that is installed just like any other security surveillance camera. Product features Mini-sized and durable DH-TPC-BF2120 has an external dimension of 9.39”x3.56”x3.56” and the ingress protection grade reaches up to IP67 having strong environmental adaptability against water, dust and other contaminants. Dual-channel spectrum, external infrared lamp DH-TPC-BF2120 deploys Dahua’s advanced image analysis and intelligent algorithms in the optical camera, and fully integrates them into the thermal camera. This camera combines one thermal camera for monitoring in total darkness and one optical camera with SONY STARVIS™ sensor to acquire high-resolution color image. It is connected using one IP address. IR led illuminating is turned on at night to make sure no detail is missed in any lighting conditions. Intelligent functions In addition to basic functions such as ROI, IVS, PIP, image fusion etc., DH-TPC-BF2120 supports multiple intelligent functions such as meeting the demand of daily video surveillance, fire hazard warning and alarm message delivery. Fires are usually caught by imperceptible hidden flames, which are hard for general surveillance systems to detect. Utilizing thermal imaging technology, DH-TPC-BF2120 is able to discover hidden flames quickly and effectively. It precisely locates the fire allowing timely emergency response to nip the fire in the bud. Application scenario Perimeter protection Multiple DH-TPC-BF2120 thermal cameras can be utilized to form a perimeter intruder detection system, which performs as an invisible tripwire using thermal imaging technology. When installed at the recommended height of 5 meters and with an FOV of 56°x44°, one DH-TPC-BF2120 thermal camera covers a fence of 29 meters long. Whether it is day or night, as soon as someone enters a targeted area, a warning will be sent to the control center. It is truly an ideal choice for applications such as residential parks, industrial parks, gardens and large parking lots. Fire detection Big internal spaces with goods present a fire hazard which is difficult to detect by smoke sensors. Surveillance cameras, however high-resolution they are, cannot effectively detect the location and scale of the fires. Thanks to its thermal technology, DH-TPC-BF2120 is an ideal device to guard such spaces like warehouses, exhibition halls etc. Summary Dahua DH-TPC-BF2120 is the first thermal camera truly for commercial market. Though an entry-level product in Dahua thermal camera portfolio, DH-TPC-BF2120’s numerous intelligent functions make it a one-stop solution for small and medium sized surveillance projects. Supporting ONVIF protocol, DH-TPC-BF2120 is compatible with mainstream third-party VMS platforms in the market such as Genetec (Security Center 5.6 GA), Milestone (XProtect Corporate 2017 R1) as well as Dahua DSS (Dahua Security Software). The launch of DH-TPC-BF2120 will increase the potential market space of thermal imaging, protecting the investment of Dahua customers. With a mission to build a safer society and promote smarter living, Dahua will continue to focus on ‘Innovation, Quality and Service’ to serve partners and customers all around the world.

UNV IPC363X series is the newly released model of motorized eyeball camera. The patented industrial design considers both of the appearance and the usability, and finds the fine balance between them. It is designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, and can be widely used in many types of sceneries such as retail, school, enterprise, building, gas station and so on. Image quality IPC363X series includes two models with 2MP and 4MP resolutions respectively, and both have built-in Hisilicon H.265 DSP. Uniview patented ISP technology helps reach high image quality but with less bi-trate. Both models support 120dB WDR which ensures clear image with rich details when confronting sharp lighting contrast. Hardware design IPC363X series applies an all metal body for application. The eyeball camera used IR anti-reflection glass. The black anti-reflection material can also improve 8% IR transmission. Moreover, it applies smart IR to detect brightness of view and adjust a suitable IR light compensation. It supports IP67 with 100% leak test before shipment. Software design UNV IPC363X applies abundant functions that would greatly benefit users. It embeds H.265, U-Code and multiple smart functions. H.265 compression can reduce up to 50% bandwidth but keep high image quality. U-code is an enhanced encoding technology released by Uniview that can reduce up to 95% bandwidth while no details missing. Smart functions in IPC363X series are face detection, intrusion, crossing line, people counting, audio exception detection, defocus detection, scene change detection. Easy to use IPC363X series fully considers users’ needs and embeds many user-friendly functions. It has built-in microphone for audio input making it unnecessarily to install an individual voice pickup. By using up to 128GB SD card for edge storage, it can prevent unpredictable network connection breaks. The motorized lens can save installation cost, and the 3-Axis can provide a wide adjustable view.

Arecont Vision® announces the expansion of the compact MicroDome® G2 ultra-low profile camera family with the immediate availability of new models with built-in infrared (IR) illumination. “Integrated IR is the latest capability added to this extremely compact camera series for professional video surveillance,” said Brad Donaldson, Vice President Product Development, for Arecont Vision, “No other dome camera of this size offers customers as many choices and advanced features as the MicroDome G2 series.” MicroDome G2 with IR offers a wide range of models with 1.2MP, 1080p, 3MP, or 5MP resolution choices. Lens options range from 2.1 to 16mm, supporting the widest possible surveillance application requirements. Remote focus simplifies set-up and significantly reduces installation time. The installer can mount the MicroDome G2 camera on a wall, ceiling, or structure, points the sensor at the area to be covered, and then screws down the bubble. Once off the lift or ladder, the installer selects ‘Short Range Focus’ or ‘Full Range Focus’ from the camera web page for rapid setup over the network, and then fine-tunes the focus if required by the scene. Arecont Vision SNAPstream™ (Smart Noise Adaptation and Processing) technology reduces camera bandwidth consumption in all MicroDome G2 with IR models without impacting image quality. The MicroDome G2 with IR provides outstanding around-the-clock surveillance for both indoor and outdoor applications. The series is designed for applications with challenging lighting conditions featuring a built-in day/ night mechanical IR cut filter and IR illuminators. For environments with strong backlighting, reflections from wet flooring, streets, or puddles, or contrast due to fog, mist, or glare, optional wide dynamic range (WDR) equipped 1080p and 3MP models are available. Built-in CorridorView™ technology provides better coverage of hallways, corridors, and other narrow spaces without wasting pixels on unchanging areas. The MicroDome G2 series features Arecont Vision’s installer-friendly mount enclosures to simplify installation. The rugged, tamper-resistant, die-cast aluminium housing features a polycarbonate dome bubble that is both IK-10 impact-resistant and IP66 weatherproof rated for indoor and outdoor use. MicroDome and all other Arecont Vision cameras run the in-house developed massively parallel image processing (MPIP) architecture on a field programmable gate array (FPGA) integrated circuit. All core features and technologies are developed by Arecont Vision, and installed cameras can be upgraded with new capabilities via remote firmware updates, thereby extending the useful life of the device. By employing the unique MPIP architecture, Arecont Vision cameras do not require the use of common embedded operating systems, nor do they make use of 3rd party code or chip-sets for core features. This approach eliminates the potential risk of hidden back-doors, and the range of other cybersecurity weaknesses widely documented in other camera brands. Arecont Vision cameras are unable to be maliciously repurposed for use in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), network penetration, ransomware, and other cyberattacks, or to be used to spread to malware and computer viruses to other network-enabled devices. The MicroDome G2 with IR is ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) Series S compliant. They are integrated with the industry’s leading video management system (VMS) and network video recorder (NVR) choices through the technology partner program and its MegaLab™ test and certification facility.

Protecting Those Who Protect Others SlashPRO™ slash resistant clothing is designed to protect frontline professionals working in hostile environments including prison and correctional facility officers, homeland security professionals, police officers and those in the private security sector. Slashing dangers are relatively frequent for these workers and an occupational risk faced on a daily basis. Rapid blood loss often leads to fatality, and it is the SlashPRO™ mission to protect professionals at risk, with a range of easy-to-wear, slash and cut resistant clothing. One of the most recent reported incidents took place at the Maghaberry Jail in Northern Ireland which saw a female prison officer being slashed across her face. The SlashPRO™ clothing range provides extensive protection to body and limbs, also covering the five main arterial areas: Radial (wrist), Brachial (along bicep), Carotid (throat), Axillary (beneath arm pit) and Femoral (thigh region). Rusty Keeble, CEO of The Gang Enforcement Company said, “The slash-resistant combat shirt is one bad ass piece of officer protection wear. The design is comfortable, professional-looking and allows you to move freely and naturally.” It certainly took a while to finalise all garment designs and develop full confidence that all customer needs will have been met by the first series of designs. Robert Kaiser, CEO of SlashPRO™ and parent company PPSS Group says, “I am absolutely over the moon knowing SlashPRO™ Clothing has finally been launched. “Following several reported incidents, which have seen officers around the world being slashed and suffering rapid blood loss, we at PPSS Group felt strongly that slash resistant clothing can prevent such injuries and ultimately save lives.” Orders for SlashPRO™ clothing have been taken from highly regarded professionals and companies worldwide, of which many have provided excellent testimonial to the quality of the clothing range.

OT Systems introduces new L2+ managed Ethernet switch series which provides IP network surveillance devices’ management functions. The new L2+ managed Ethernet switches provide easier manageability, robust security and embedded Surveillance Device Management (SDM) system to allow users to automatically manage, monitor and deploy the surveillance network system. It offers an easy network configuration; displays the live streaming and graphical monitoring of topology, floor and google map view; and provides real-time monitoring and troubleshooting. The system also supports one-click login and auto discovery to easily classify the third party-device name, IP address, connected port number and link status. The new L2+ managed Ethernet switch series is especially designed for IP surveillance applications. Managing IP network surveillance systems through the L2+ managed Ethernet switches becomes intuitive and efficient.

New access management service helps companies mitigate risk with integrated single sign-on, multi-factor authentication and risk-based analytics Gemalto has recently launched SafeNet Trusted Access, an access management and identity protection service, to secure cloud and on premise applications. Powered by a robust risk-based analytics engine, Gemalto’s solution delivers integrated Cloud Single-Sign-On (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) capabilities so companies can easily implement secure, conditional access and additional authentication levels when outlined in the policy engine. According to recent research, enterprises in 2017 are expected to utilize an average of 17 cloud applications to support their IT, operations and business strategies. With SafeNet Trusted Access a user can log on once to access all approved applications, as defined by the policy for that application. “The adoption of cloud apps is fast becoming mainstream. Yet IT teams lag in their ability to effectively manage and restrict access to these apps and offer their employees the convenience they expect. With SafeNet Trusted Access,  IT Managers can set scenario-based policies linked to associated risk factors and implement step up authentication for a particular application or group of users, depending on the level of sensitivity and role,” said Francois Lasnier, Senior Vice President of Authentication Products at Gemalto, “We built this newest addition on the expertise and success of the award winning SafeNet Authentication Service to support our customers as they migrate their enterprise workflows into the cloud. We designed this next-generation MFA and Cloud SSO platform with the goal of making it easier for IT to align security with business processes.” “Historically, controlling access to resources has been ‘red-light/ green-light’ or binary – you’re either allowed in or you’re not, and once they are in, most SSO offerings are blind to anything a user does once they are granted. By combining analytics with IAM, SafeNet Trusted Access provides companies with the ability to identify anomalies in access patterns that could indicate risk and help prevent data breaches,” said Garrett Bekker, Principal Analyst at 451 Research.” Gemalto’s SafeNet Trusted Access key features include: Scalability: The solution features built-in integration templates making it easy for companies to add new and existing cloud applications as needed. Supports long-term IAM strategy: Companies benefit from a broad range of Gemalto’s stronger authentication methods and form factors such as one-time-passwords and biometrics. Risk-based analytics and detailed access policies: Scenario-based policies define access controls, assess whether a login attempt is secure, apply the appropriate level of authentication and require additional security measures when necessary. Visibility: Provides the right level of visibility into workforce identity and access activities & events. Centralized access management: A single pane of glass gives visibility into all access events streamlining security audits, tracking and help desk requests like password resets. Regulatory compliance: IT can ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards using the solution’s data driven insights on user behavior, access events and policy enforcement.