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FARO® releases FARO CAM2 2018 software platform, specifically designed to enable users to realize the highest value and level of performance with all FARO metrology products across the automotive, aerospace, machine tools and metal fabrication industries. CAM2 2018 elevates the end user experience through a seamless integration with FARO portable coordinate measuring machine products, an advanced user interface that streamlines and simplifies most inspection activities and new reporting dashboards that facilitate short cycle, actionable intelligence. Optimized value of FARO hardware CAM2 2018 is a tightly integrated software platform for the entire FARO measurement product portfolio driven by extensive feedback from both users of previous generations of CAM2 and other third-party metrology software platforms. As such, it ensures that their customers are able to uniquely leverage the full range of FARO hardware features/ functionality, now and also in the future, through updates for the most current software versions and patches. Additionally, both the software and hardware are supported by the market leading FARO customer service organization in addition to the extensive online self-help FARO® knowledge base. Improved quality control through Repeat Part Management CAM2 2018 now includes repeat part management (RPM) functionality for easy production implementation and minimum training. This smart tool enables a specific inspection process to be designed once and then repeated and executed by anyone on the factory floor. Accordingly, this ensures resource efficient, consistent oversight and quality control of inspection routines without the need to have highly skilled metrology professionals drive and manage the process. Accelerated actionable insight CAM2 2018 features integrated web-based dashboard reporting that delivers real time inspection results and insightful trend analysis in a user-friendly set of adaptable visual reports. The RPM control center information can be shared across the organization in real time and accelerate the ability to take immediate corrective action as required. “As a full service, high accuracy, portable coordinate measuring solution provider, we can provide great value for our customers,” stated Pete Edmonds, Vice President, Factory Metrology, “To that end, we are focusing our platform development to assure that our software enables our customers to realize the full operational potential of their FARO hardware, ranging from small to large volume measurement. CAM2 2018 is a further evolution of our strategic direction to deliver tight alignment of our hardware and software portfolios.”

MiFID II, which went into effect on January 3, requires firms to monitor communications and transactions for market abuse and sets a higher bar for high frequency trading, requiring such trading activity to be monitored at the microsecond level. Firms that do not comply with this stipulation risk fines, or worse, reputational damage if market abuse goes undetected. To address this, NICE Actimize has enhanced its market surveillance solution to help firms comply with the MiFID II microsecond requirement, while improving firms’ ability to detect and mitigate market abuse. High frequency trading (HFT), a type of trading that uses computers to execute large volumes of orders at very fast speeds, is prone to market manipulation because programs and algorithms can be easily altered by a single ‘bad actor’ with malicious intentions. While the volume and velocity of high-speed, automated trading can make market abuse more difficult to detect, the resulting impact can be extremely damaging. Small price manipulations can net enormous profits for an unscrupulous individual over condensed time periods. MiFID II’s microsecond requirement was created to address this very problem. NICE Actimize’s markets surveillance solution enables firms to adhere to the MiFID II microsecond requirement by: Ingesting transactional and trade records from order management and execution management systems at the microsecond level for all high frequency trades, and; Analyzing high frequency trading data at the microsecond level to detect market abuse. The solution uses NICE Actimize’s best-in-class detection analytics (e.g., for insider trading, ramping, spoofing, layering, quote stuffing, momentum ignition, front running etc.), and because the analytics are run on data captured at the microsecond level, detection accuracy is increased while false positives are reduced. “Because high frequency trading is executed in extremely high volumes at extremely rapid speeds, it really demands greater granularity and precision with respect to monitoring transactions,” said Chris Wooten, Executive Vice President, NICE, “With NICE Actimize’s market surveillance solution, firms can have complete confidence in their ability to comply with the MiFID II microsecond requirement around monitoring high frequency trades, while safeguarding their firms’ reputations from the scourge of market abuse.”  

Videotec is launching DELUX, the new imaging and encoding technology for outdoor surveillance that generates incredibly vivid and clear colour video images day or night. In particular, thanks to the camera’s increased light sensitivity, the DELUX technology can obtain bright images with well-defined colours in very low light conditions, even in typical night-time conditions to 0.006 lux (0.0006 lux in black and white). The technology offers significant advantages for video surveillance in sensitive outdoor areas where it is necessary to identify people, objects, moving vehicles and abnormal events with the highest levels of detail possible at all times, even at night. Developed end to end by Videotec’s R&D team, the new DELUX technology has now been integrated into the ULISSE COMPACT PTZ, the worldwide benchmark for the surveillance of urban and industrial areas, critical infrastructures, transportation, perimeters and borders. The ULISSE COMPACT is a day/night, full HD 1080p camera with a 30x optical zoom and a frame rate of 60fps. It is capable of accurately pinpoint details in any scene even dynamic, rapidly changing situations. In addition to improved light sensitivity, with outstanding colour rendering and greater noise reduction, the DELUX technology has brought new advanced performances to the ULISSE COMPACT, namely in the proportional zoom control and management of Privacy Masking. ULISSE COMPACT’s robust mechanical construction guarantees unbeatable performance in all weather conditions, from -40°C to + 60°C with a rotation speed of up to 200°/s, highly accurate preset positioning, anti-fog capability, a wiper and an integrated LED illuminator. Thanks to the meticulous care taken in all of the DELUX technology design stages, significant reductions have been made to the costs of this new ULISSE COMPACT model. In addition to the improved performance, this has increased the model’s competitiveness thus responding to customer’s needs and an increasingly selective market.

Customer notifications Installers will now be able to communicate through the SPC Connect network directly to their customers. This feature will allow the users to create a message that will appear directly in the user’s app and/ or in their email. The messaging editor provides editing capabilities and the inclusion of links. The installer can also download the list of all customers interested in their message. User restrictions This enhancement is intended to give the security company greater control of the level of service they wish to offer through SPC Connect. The function allows the security company to define what operations are permitted by a user such as blocking email, blocking push notification, blocking alarm verification, blocking mobile app, and blocking verification web. Alarm verification via mobile devices If an SPC panel is part of an SPC Connect installer account, then a new feature will activate on the user device that will allow the user to view verification data. If the SPC panel is not part of a company, or the company has chosen to block this feature, then the users of that panel will not see any change. When this enhancement is enabled, when an alarm occurs that has verification, the user will be able to view the data and talk and listen live to site.  

ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, has expanded hardware integrations to offer customers choice in access control software solutions. The pursuit of an open platform allows end users of all types to experience the scalability, flexibility and cost savings of ISONAS Pure IP reader-controllers with an access control software best suited to their requirements. The ‘Internet of Things’ is driving expectations and shaping requirements for everyone in all markets, making the user experience king. These expectations drive customers to demand choice in their system solutions. ISONAS has made the commitment to develop powerful integrations and offers the opportunity to its customers to use Pure IP hardware with any software, specifically like-minded access control manufacturers via a robust certification process. ISONAS has been a pioneer in edge-computing devices for access control. Their award winning connected network device ‘reader-controllers’ eliminate excess hardware and the need for external power at the access point. This results in greater flexibility in application, scalability in deployment, and cost savings of 25-40% for the end user. Their newest 3rd party software provider, Blue Access Technologies, has passed their stringent integration protocols ensuring optimal performance. Their product is fully certified with ISONAS RC-04, RC-03, and IP Bridge products. Older products (RC-02 and older) are not supported or certified due to technical hardware limitations and are recommended to be immediately upgraded.  

Smiths Detection releases its first checkpoint scanner with innovative Computed Tomography (CT) technology, following approval by ECAC for EDS CB C2 – testing for C3 will follow swiftly. CT is a complete game-changer for checkpoint security as, using the company’s proprietary technology, the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX can allow electronic devices to stay in bags, addressing the three critical issues for airport operators: security, efficiency and passenger experience. Delivering improved productivity, higher throughput and lower costs, this impressive scanner eliminates the need to remove electronic devices from hand luggage (subject to approval from the appropriate local authorities). This reduces the number of trays per person and makes the whole process simpler and shorter – a move sure to please the travelling public. Baggage contents are examined from every angle and 3D images are generated with very precise data so more accurate judgements can be made on substances within the bag. “The future really is here for checkpoint security,” observed Matt Clark, VP Technology & Product Development, “Integrating the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX into a smart checkpoint with the latest lane design and software will revolutionise the screening process and passenger experience. And we can also look beyond the C3 hurdle as CT is also the only technology likely to meet a potential, higher C4 standard. Before long, new algorithms may well be used to identify a range of additional prohibited items and materials.” To minimise upgrade costs, the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX can easily be incorporated into existing checkpoint lanes. The addition of an advanced screening and management platform such as Smiths Detection’s Checkpoint. Evoplus, will streamline operations even further by providing remote screening and directed search; as well as providing access to valuable management data.  

Trust is everything in the aviation industry. A successful cyber attack – even a minor one against something like an in-flight entertainment system – could undermine confidence in airlines or even the entire aviation industry. That’s why global cyber security provider F-Secure has launched a specialized Aviation Cyber Security Services offering that’s designed to help airlines and similar organizations protect their aircraft, infrastructure, data and reputations. Cyber security has emerged as a significant issue for many industries, including those working in aviation. 85 percent of airline CEOs identified cyber security as a significant risk in a 2015 survey. While many industries have been dealing with data breaches and cyber attacks for many years, FSecure’s Hugo Teso says that changes in the aviation industry bring new risks for the airlines. “Off-the-shelf communication technologies are finding their way into aircraft, which makes security much more complicated than in the past,” said Teso, a former pilot and current head of F-Secure’s Aviation Cyber Security Services, “Because these off-the-shelf technologies weren’t necessarily created to meet the rigorous safety requirements of airlines, the aviation industry is making cyber security a top priority. But they need a partner that understands both cyber security and the details of airline operations, because it’s an industry where those details make a big difference.” F-Secure’s Aviation Cyber Security Services was designed to help airlines and other companies working in aviation secure their operations from the ground up. It integrates security assessments of avionics, ground systems and data links, vulnerability scanners, security monitoring, incident response services, and specialized cyber security trainings for IT managers as well as cabin and cockpit crews, into a single package that helps airlines harden their operations against cyber attacks. Security assessments play a vital role in aviation cyber security by flagging potential issues before airlines or manufacturers who attempt to certify devices or services for use. Security assessments can focus on individual components such as specific pieces of hardware and software, or broader issues such as how different systems interact with one another in an entire aircraft program. F-Secure’s head of Hardware Security Andrea Barisani works with a team of experts that has nearly a decade of experience in performing security assessments for avionics and aircraft manufacturers, and places particular focus on designing and verifying data diodes which is a defense mechanism that mitigates worst case scenarios by restricting how an aircraft’s systems can communicate with one another. “A key issue we help organizations with is how to protect an aircraft’s safety-critical systems from compromises in systems that are, in a sense, more exposed but less significant to an airplane’s operations,” said Barisani, “A key protection measure is separating systems into different ‘trust domains,’ and then controlling how systems in different domains can interact with one another. This prevents security issues in one domain, like a Wi-Fi service accessible to passengers, from affecting safety-critical systems, like aircraft controls or air to ground datalinks.” But the service isn’t limited to simply assessing different technologies or components. According to Teso, the offering aims to help airlines achieve long term security for all their operations and systems. “In aviation, trust is everything, and airlines know that if they lose trust they lose business. And even though cyber security is a relatively new concern for them, they understand that they need to get on top of problems right away and stay ahead of potential issues as technologies, operations, and threats evolve,” said Teso, “The overlap between security and safety is 100 percent clear to airlines, so even an attack that’s not intended to affect the safety of an aircraft in reality – like hacking into a database to steal passenger data – is an unacceptable risk that threatens to undermine customer confidence in other operations.”

Infrared (IR) illumination provides a highly-effective enhancement for video surveillance in complete darkness. Axis Communications unveiled several new network cameras featuring its IR functionality including pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ), and fixed dome cameras, bullet, fisheye and panoramic cameras, and discreet sensor units. Together, these bring IR capability to almost any surveillance environment and answer an increased market demand. IR’s ability to allow cameras to literally ‘see in the dark’ is an obvious additional benefit to video surveillance for a number of reasons, from allowing 24/7 surveillance without the need for additional lighting, to enabling ultra-discreet surveillance in sensitive locations. By launching several new cameras which feature built-in IR illumination, Axis is delivering the benefits of IR in the most cost-efficient, easily installed way to almost any indoor or external surveillance need. In addition, Axis OptimizedIR technology, featured in some of the new models, is the company’s own smart, power-efficient and patented IR LED technology. It optimally uses the light to enable an even illumination over the complete camera view. Sudhindra Holla, Sales Director – India and SAARC at Axis Communications commented, “We are seeing high demand for this technology from enterprises in India with the growing emphasis on safety and security. This product further showcases our commitment towards innovation, lowering power consumption with high quality LED technology. We look at aggressively creating more awareness of this product line with our ecosystem of partners across the country.” Specific new cameras being launched include: AXIS Q6125-LE With OptimizedIR reaching 200m (656ft) or more, combined with a directionally discreet and compact dome design, makes this camera perfect for city surveillance applications. The built-in IR LEDs are seamlessly adaptable to the camera zoom, while Axis Sharpdome technology provides full scene fidelity and sharp images both above and below the horizon. In addition to these features, AXIS Q6125- LE delivers HDTV 1080p with fantastic image quality, 30x optical zoom, speed dry function, and includes AXIS Guard Suite analytics. AXIS M3057-PLVE & AXIS M3058-PLVE With great overall performance and capabilities such as Axis OptimizedIR, Lightfinder, Forensic WDR and Zipstream technologies, these new single-sensor panoramic cameras are perfect for providing 180°/ 360° coverage indoors as well as outdoors. AXIS M3057-PLVE features a 6-megapixel sensor, while AXIS M3058-PLVE features a 12-megapixel sensor and stereographic lens. The design focus has been to provide flat, discreet and easy-to-install cameras, and they arrive from the factory ready-focused. AXIS Companion Eye mini L and AXIS Companion Bullet mini LE Designed for use with AXIS Companion video management system, Axis introduces two mini cameras that are up to 70% smaller in size than the existing cameras in the AXIS Companion product line. AXIS Companion Eye mini L is a fixed mini dome with a compact design for indoor use and AXIS Companion Bullet mini LE is an outdoor-ready fixed, bullet-style camera. In addition to builtin IR for surveillance in dark conditions, both cameras are attractively priced and offer high-quality video in HDTV 1080p and 2 MP resolution, wide dynamic range technology to handle scenes with complex light conditions. They require AXIS Companion Recorder for system completion. AXIS P1447-LE & AXIS P1448-LE As new additions to AXIS P14 series of compact and cost-effective, outdoor-ready bullet cameras, AXIS P1447-LE and AXIS P1448-LE add several features to the series to support all-round, day and night surveillance with excellent image quality in any light condition. AXIS P1447-LE brings 5MP resolution, while AXIS P1448-LE features 8.3MP/ 4K Ultra HD resolution. Both new cameras include support for audio, wider temperature specifications, IK10 and shock detection, in addition to OptimizedIR. AXIS FA3105-L Axis is launching its first sensor unit with built-in IR illumination in the modular camera category, AXIS FA3105-L. With its small size and eyeball design, the sensor unit is ideally suited for installation together with other sensor units and AXIS FA54 Main Unit, to meet the varying surveillance needs in retail. Supporting Forensic WDR in addition to built-in IR illumination, this 1080p sensor unit delivers outstanding image quality, 24/7. AXIS P3717-PLE AXIS P3717-PLE sets a new bar for multidirectional cameras in terms of image quality, performance and features. This compact 8-megapixel camera with its four varifocal lenses, enables high-quality 360° overview and details in multiple directions – making it ideal for surveillance of wide areas, outer corners of buildings, and intersections of hallways or roads. With 360° IR illumination, Forensic WDR, Lightfinder and Zipstream, this camera delivers excellent image quality in all light conditions. With just one IP address and one network cable needed, alongside remote zoom and focus, the four-camera-in-one unit provides a flexible and cost-effective solution.

With VideoNetBox 3 from Dallmeier, medium-sized companies can quickly and easily set up a complete video security environment for up to 16 HD video streams. VideoNetBox 3 combines the proven SMAVIA recording and analysis software with compact, fanless and energyefficient server hardware. This means shops, petrol stations or other small manufacturing companies can quickly and easily implement thorough security concepts for their operating environments. The highlights of the new solution: Support of all Dallmeier camera models including Panomera®. Comprehensive analysis and viewing functions. Integration of site maps. Mobile App viewing and monitoring Branch-office connectivity also in low-bandwidth areas. Two SMAVIA client licenses included. Fanless and energy-efficient (max. 15 Watt) appliance. Integration of third party manufacturers via ONVIF.

Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, has recently introduced the Evolution 180 Outdoor model to its 180-degree camera portfolio, adding to the indoor version introduced earlier this year. The technology builds upon the experience and heritage of the company’s 360-degree video and intelligence solutions to meet the needs of customers in a variety of markets that require an outdoor-ready wall-mounted camera with Panoramic+ views from a single fisheye sensor. The Evolution 180 Outdoor camera boasts an IP68 rating making it fit for submersion, as well as an IP69K rating against water and dust ingress to help protect it from the harshest of environments. The enclosure is also IK10+ rated, ensuring extensive protection against vandalism. The camera’s design combines strength and appeal to form a reliable, pleasing aesthetic that doesn’t compromise on image quality. The Evolution 180 Outdoor offers a 12MP sensor and a 6MP dewarped Panoramic+ image. It is equipped with Oncam’s unique Angle Compensation Technology and Offset Angle Compensation, which provide adaptive dewarping of a 180-degree image in the camera. It is also a true day/ night camera which allows users to get high quality video in all lighting conditions. Environments that benefit from this unique view include education, hospitality, retail, public spaces and transportation, which demand comprehensive monitoring of large open spaces without blind spots. The solution is also ONVIF Profile S compliant for added integration flexibility with leading video management systems on the market today. “The Evolution 180 Outdoor makes a great addition to our 180-degree panoramic product range,” said Jon Marsh, Vice President of Product, Oncam, “The robust and attractive outdoor model has been tailor-made for true panoramic views, with both the camera and lens optimized to give customers more pixels on target than any other panoramic camera. The camera has been designed with ease of installation paramount, aimed at simplifying its set up. We’re proud of the technology used inside this product. The housing it comes in supports and enhances our pride.”