Category: Product

Johnson Controls has introduces exacqVision VMS v19.06, with updates that include automatic transfer of video after a server failover, a new access control integration, support for ONVIF network loss recording, improved mo tion zone configuration and enhanced network security for mobile app users. The latest version of exacqVision offers enterprise manager customers a more robust failover solution. In a failover scenario, transferring recordings from a spare NVR to the primary is critical, ensuring video can be searched and managed from a single storage location. exacqVision v19.06 automates the transfer of recordings back to the primary server in the event of a server failover, saving time for administrators by transferring video, audio and other data to the primary server automatically once it is reconnected. Additionally, v19.06 presents a much-anticipated integration with the Tyco Software House C-CURE 9000 access control and event management system. By leveraging bi-directional communication between exacqVision and the C-CURE server, users can now control door actions, search video using event metadata, and trigger other actions, all from the exacqVision Client. Support for the network loss recording feature is now available with selected and tested ONVIF Profile G conformant cameras. After a network connection has been re-established, video recorded to a camera’s SD card is automatically pulled into the exacqVision server. Configuration of up to three motion zones, each with its own motion mask and sensitivity settings offers select Illustra camera users an enhanced motion configuration experience. In previous software versions only one motion zone for Illustra cameras could be defined. Exacq Mobile users now have a new option for accessing video on the NVR without complicated incoming firewall rules or exposing the network to incoming connection attempts from unknown sources. A new Exacq cloud-hosted relay service is available to connect mobile app users to video without any inbound connectivity to the NVR, ensuring sites can stay cybersecure without giving up easy access to video.  

Hikvision has launched the new technology partner program portal (TPP Portal) which is designed to enhance collaboration with technology partners and system integrators, enabling development of new and innovative solutions for customers across all markets, and further drive market growth. Technology partners can use the marketing capabilities of the portal to grow their businesses, taking full advantage of Hikvision’s global reach. Equally, systems integrators can also use the portal to learn more about Hikvision technology, to build new relationships with Hikvision’s technology partners. Jens Berthelsen, Global Partner Alliance Manager at Hikvision said, “Hikvision has a long-term strategy of working closely with technology partners and systems integrators to build the best possible offerings for customers. The technology partner program portal will be a driving force in enabling this. The portal will help our technology partners capitalize on their investment in working with Hikvision, and to scale up their businesses in a very cost-effective way. We are very proud of launching our new portal and invite our technology partners to join.” Key features and benefits An ever-growing partner platform The portal will become a comprehensive partner database, and system integrators will be able to use the TPP portal to find the ideal partners for each project. The portal will feature a public listing of all technology partners and their locations, coupled with rich information about their solutions, making it the ideal platform for striking up new business relationships. Easy engagement with Hikvision integration support The TPP portal empowers technology partners to engage with the Hikvision integration department in a private and password-protected environment. Key modules within the portal include integration support, marketing events, integration project tracking and solution information management. Technical and commercial library The TPP portal is a comprehensive repository of technical documentation for system integration. This includes SDK documentation, software tools and agreements. This area of the portal is only visible to technology partners, and selected sections are visible to individual partners only. Hikvision Embedded Open Program (HEOP) management Technology partners that want to embed their technology into Hikvision cameras can manage the process here, including distribution-friendly license management.  

Building on its ‘See More in Smarter Ways’ campaign, VIVOTEK the global leading IP surveillance solution provider, has introduced two new H.265 deep learning fisheye cameras – the FE9191 and FE9391-EV. These two professional day-and-night 12-megapixel fisheye cameras provide 360 degrees surround views with zero blind spots and come armed with VIVOTEK’s self-developed deep learning technology, Smart 360 VCA. This technology includes intrusion detection, crowd detection, and loitering detection. Such capability transforms these surveillance cameras from capturing devices to advanced notification instruments and in the process significantly reduces false alarms. Powered by VIVOTEK’s people tracking AI engine, the FE9191 and FE9391-EV are smart-fisheye cameras with Smart 360 VCA technology. The intrusion-detection function is designed to protect any specific area against unauthorized entry. The crowd-detection function can detect and calculate how many persons occupy a given space and triggers alarms when capacity is reached in that area. Finally, the loitering-detection function can detect a person or people remaining too long in any selected area. Further enhancing their functionality, both cameras are embedded with Trend Micro’s anti-intrusion software to provide users with higher levels of network protection. Working together, these advanced features ensure the new fisheye cameras are both highly intelligent and robustly secure. “In the past, surveillance cameras were built to meet security demands. However, how one minimizes false alarms remains a challenge in the industry,” said Shengfu Cheng, Director of Marketing and Product Development Division, VIVOTEK Inc., “Thanks to the development of AI, the FE9191 and FE9391-EV smart-fisheye cameras are programmed to learn to differentiate between the motion of people and objects. With the Smart 360 VCA technology, our fisheye cameras extend beyond purely for security applications, instead of becoming intelligent devices to analyze how many and how long people stayed in a specific area. We are committed to helping retailers and users improve business management efficiency while securing their assets with accurate identification.”  

Percepto launched the next generation of its AI-powered autonomous industrial Drone-in-a-Box (DIB). Available now, the solution includes a highly portable, smaller, lighter-weight and extreme weather resistant base station. Adding field-proven 5G compatibility, the new DIB also features seamless integration of 2D mapping and 3D modeling, highly customized reporting, comprehensive compliance and enhanced safety functions. The awarding-winning DIB solution provides constant aerial visual insights. It enables organizations operating around the world in the mining, energy and industrial, oil and gas, ports and terminals sectors, to optimize their security and business operations, whilst reducing risks and operational costs. Launched at IFSEC International in London, the new next-generation Percepto solution provides many significant upgrades and new features.  

Suprema showcased new-generation mobile solution and latest facial recognition biometrics at the recently held IFSEC 2019 in London. Suprema’s new mobile credential service provides the end-to-end solution including cloud-based portal services, a mobile app, BLE readers, open API, and in-app SDK for 3rd party support. The new service provides users with easier mobile card administration, enhanced level of security, extensive choice of card types, and cost-efficient pricing plans. “We are excited to introduce our new mobile credential service at IFSEC 2019. The new service has been designed to improve overall user experience and enhance interoperability with 3rd party systems, readers and apps,” said Hanchul Kim, Director of Global Business at Suprema. To fulfill the new mobile solution, Suprema also launched XPass 2 readers, a series of access readers supporting BLE, NFC and various types of RFID standards. Coming in both gang box and mullion form factors, the new XPass 2 readers are intelligent edge controllers that fully support BioStar 2 and mobile authentication. In addition, Suprema demonstrated the new FaceLite, the company’s latest facial recognition terminal for the first time in UK and EU market. Launched in April 2019, the new FaceLite is designed for both the enterprise access control systems and time attendance applications by featuring Suprema’s industry-leading technologies and innovative features. Loaded with powerful 1.2GHz CPU and massive 8GB memory, FaceLite achieves incredible matching speed of up to 30,000 matches per second and accommodates up to 30,000 users while providing intuitive face-enrollment GUI for faster user registration. On the optical side, the new face recognition technology overcomes possible interference from dynamic lighting conditions including sunlight and ambient light. The new technology allows greater range of operating illuminance from zero lux to 25,000 lux which covers almost every possible lighting conditions regardless of indoor or outdoor, day or night. Along with new mobile credential service and face recognition technology, Suprema showcased the company’s extensive range of latest biometrics and access control solutions at IFSEC 2019.  

Leading sensor manufacturer, OPTEX Europe, has returned to IFSEC during its 40th anniversary in 2019 to showcase two new solutions with visual verification at their heart – the enhanced version of its LiDAR range, and innovative RADAR technology. Firstly, OPTEX provides a way to upgrade its best-selling 12m outdoor intrusion sensors to an App-based visual verification solution by introducing a Wi-Fi 180° day/ night camera. The VXI-CMOD will send home and business owners immediate notification of an intrusion when it occurs, and a dedicated App provides access to the live view with sound, as well as the access to recorded pre and post-event footage. Secondly, the Intelligent Visual verification solution for monitored alarm systems was launched at IFSEC for the UK market. It consists of innovative hardware, the OPTEX Bridge and a performant software package powered by CHeKT that takes separate intruder and ONVIF compliant CCTV technologies installed on the same site, but acting independently, and ‘bridges’ them to create one, seamless, integrated monitored solution. Intruder alarms can now effectively be visually verified. The company also showcased the enhanced short- and long-range LiDAR sensors. Both REDSCAN series feature now extended detection range, up to respectively 30m and 100m. The REDSCAN RLS-2020 is also now Grade 3 compliant opening up new opportunities for indoor applications. To detect and track people, vehicles, and drones in wide-open areas, OPTEX displayed compact surveillance radars manufactured by its business partner SpotterRF. “OPTEX is excited to be returning to IFSEC in the year of our 40th anniversary,” says Masaya Kida, Managing Director of OPTEX EMEA, “While we are proud of our heritage, we know that we can never stand still, and so we continue to design and innovate new products and solutions for an ever-changing world. Our management, sales, technical, marketing teams are all present at the show to demonstrate the new sensors and visual verification solution as well as discuss any new opportunities.”