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Benchmark Magazine has announced the winners of its Innovation Awards 2018.
The publication rigorously tests hardware and software under a range of conditions to see how it matches up to the manufacturer’s marketing claims and fulfills the needs of today’s security teams.
Find out below which brands triumphed across 10 categories – spanning video surveillance, access control, site protection, business intelligence and cybersecurity.
What is it? Deep-learning driven facial recognition server software.
Features
Faces at an angle up to 45 degrees to the left or right or 30 degrees up or down, and those partially hidden by sunglasses, have been accurately detected during trials.
Deep learning algorithm and similarity calculation method suppresses errors
‘iA’ (intelligent Auto) mode automatically adjusts settings for capture of optimal images
Used with Panasonic’s i-PRO Extreme series network cameras only the most suitable images are transmitted to the server for facial recognition
cameras equipped with iA function will ensure image analysis is performed at camera instead of server – slashing server and network loads
Supports up to 30,000 faces (with optional expansion pack)
Integrated with i-PRO monitoring enables facial recognition and video surveillance systems to use same GUI
Plans to add recognition of partially covered faces by end of 2018
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Site Protection (Hardware): Axis – AXIS D2050-VE
What is it? Network-connected radar detector developed primarily for medium-sized industrial installations.
Features
Senses approaching people and vehicles and provides fast and effective intrusion notifications
Operates in extreme environmental and weather conditions
Horizontal detection coverage over a 120 degree field of view, with maximum sensing range of 50 metres
Can show angle of movement and velocity of a target
integrated with video applications, it enables alarm filtering based on distance and customisable detection zones
AXIS Radar Autotracking for PTZ cameras
Additional alarm verification where cameras with video motion detection and intelligent video analytics are deployed
Track moving objects with PTZ cameras
Radar-based sensors can cover wider areas than perimeter protection options like thermal imagers and longer range than passive infrared sensors (PIRs)
Minimises nuisance alarms triggered by spiders, small animals, moving shadows and light reflections
Can be configured to trigger video recordings (both at the edge or at a central server), activate an audio device, switch lighting for a deterrent effect or improve visibility on adjacent cameras, automate gates and barriers, and so on
Open interface, can be used as a standalone product
Video Surveillance (Software): Cathexis – CathexisVision 2018
What is it? Latest version of the South African manufacturer’s VMS, available in four variants: Lite, Core, Professional and Premium.
Features
Supports 48 cameras and single server for Lite and Core, up to 150 cameras with unlimited servers for Professional, and unlimited cameras and servers with Premium package
All versions support VMD (IVA is a licensable extra) and ANPR, plus event management and alarm handling functions
Open platform with direct integrations with most leading camera brands plus several panoramic cameras and edge-based devices
Server package for system management and client for connection
Simple set-up wizards guide engineers through set-up
Licensing is simple to install and maintain, and is fully scalable and upgradeable
Copy and paste settings across multiple cameras
If devices perform similar actions on event triggers, event templates can be set up for application of actions to multiple triggers
Adjacent Camera Mapping for tracking suspects across multiple cameras
Plus: Snap Search, Motion Search and Activity Trails
Video Surveillance (Hardware): Hikvision – DeepinView Cameras
What is it? DeepinView IP Camera Series uses deep learning algorithms to boost intelligence of edge devices.
Features
Deep learning algorithms support multi-level programming and high-speed GPU processors for superior processing, video content analytics (VCA) performance and computational analysis of large sets of complex data
Edge-based processing in video surveillance systems
Detects people while filtering out other objects and movements within a scene
Facial recognition modelling can be easily added to a variety of applications
Accurate visitor information can boost profitability, aid compliance with health and safety policies and automate site management
People counting analytics can monitor foot traffic through a defined space, or count number of people inside a venue at any given time
Traffic monitoring and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) can be deployed
DeepinMind NVRs and analytics servers can be integrated
Access Control (Software): Inner Range – Integriti V18
What is it? Integrated security, access control and building automation. Scalability “makes it ideal for small sites, mainstream applications and campus-style or distributed multi-site organisations.”
Features
Modular design, so integrators and installers can ‘mix and match’ to keep costs low
Integrators reuse legacy cabling or deliver dedicated security network
Users can control access and egress, set and unset alarms, monitor movements of people and assets, control elevators or HVAC systems based upon occupancy and security permissions
All system elements managed from one front end via Windows-based software.
Monitor and control traffic around the site, including personnel and vehicles.
Permissions configurable for a wide range of criteria
Combines access control data with management and reporting of alarms – in contrast to many rival systems
Real-time audit trail to help fulfill compliance/regulatory obligations
Useful for lockdowns or evacuations
Remote connectivity supported via iOS and Android apps
All system components – like video surveillance, biometrics, fire detection, asset tracking, personnel protection, lighting, HVAC – managed from a single interface
Access Control (Hardware): Paxton – Net2 Entry Premium Monitor
What is it? Interior monitor for use with Paxton’s plug-and-play door entry system. Delivers a personalised user experience with visually impressive aesthetics that more closely resemble the look of consumer and internet of things devices than commercial security hardware.
Features
Slim monitor with simple user interface and glass touchscreen
User can add a photograph or company logo for monitor’s integral camera. Up to 25 background themes and two screensavers available
Concierge function. If a caller is missed, enhanced call administration provides a video snapshot and event log of visitors
Broadcast-based messaging to all monitors from concierge monitor
‘Do not disturb’ feature
Built-in digital video camera with audio functionality for two-way communication between visitors or concierge
Simple integration with a doorbell input
A line-out connection is available for use with a T-Loop antenna for users with hearing aids. High contrast theme available for easy to read screen
Available with or without handset, monitor can be wall-mounted or fitted with a simple desktop stand
User-friendly interface with help pages for configuration and operation
PoE means no dedicated power supply is required
Easy to install and set up
Intelligent Systems: IPS – AnalyticsManager V8
What is it? Web-based system for creation of a centrally managed solution to boost performance of IVA options for myriad applications.
Features
Array of IVA options for understanding and responding to situations rapidly
Centralised management and simple integration with a wide range of certified video analytics modules. ‘zero integration’ interface makes implementation straightforward and allows the software to provide a video stream with overlaid metadata for display on any third-party VMS.
Configure and operate analytics without requirement for in-depth technical knowledge
13 edge- or server-based analyticsmodules, including IPS Loitering Detection
All IPS analytics have a GUI for intuitive configuration
Definition of object size means only people are detected.
Filters for reliable detection and maintaining high accuracy in adverse weather conditions
Business Intelligence: AI Tech – AI Retail
What is it? Video analytics platform with six modules that provides commercial rather than security benefits. Retailers can garner business intelligence, optimise retail space and queue management, understand customer preferences, and optimise employee shifts, product placements.
Features
Can often be used with legacy security hardware
Available as edge-based application installed directly on cameras, server-side program installed on server with compatible VMS, or embedded solution integrated in AI-Appliance box supplied by A.I. Tech.
AI-People can be employed in transit areas or gates and is linked to a virtual line detection algorithm. This plugin counts the number of persons crossing this line in a given direction.
AI-Crowd can be deployed in crowded areas where people stop or move slowly, determining queueing situations.
AI-Overcrowd detects overcrowding situations, raising an alarm when the number of people inside an area is too high.
AI-Heat classifies different areas in the store depending on the time spent in them by customers, distinguishing between the most visited areas (hot spots) and the less crowded ones (dead areas).
AI-Occupancy evaluates the occupancy percentage of one or more areas of interest. AI-Overoccupancy detects situations in which the occupancy percentage is higher or lower than a given threshold.
AI-Dash the interactive dashboard which can be viewed via web or by using a mobile app. AI-Dash allows access to all the statistical data and generates graphs and reports
Infrastructure: NVT Phybridge – FLEX Extender Kit
What is it? Long reach single-port UTP solution that delivers PoE and IP connectivity over extended distances.
Features
Easy deployment of devices over distances of up to 610 metres – much longer than regular IP LAN limitation of 100 metres – eliminating need for costly repeaters and cabinets. Typical savings could be up to 40 per cent, says company
FLEX Extender Kits quick and easy to add
Plug-and-play solution means staff continue to work during migration process – avoiding down-time and business disruption
All IP devices supported at extended distances
FLEX Extender Kit includes one FLEX-Base, one FLEX-Link and relevant power supplies
10/100Base-T(X) Ethernet with PoE++ (up to 50W), 10/100Mbps full duplex data rate, power injection or pass-through, 610 metres at 100Mbps over 4-pair or 10Mbps over 1- or 2-pair, support for Multicast and Unicast traffic, auto-detection of data rate for maximum bandwidth and transmission distance utilisation
Five-year warranty
Handles any network data traffic, from real-time video surveillance to access control transaction and alarm notifications
Supports a wide range of non-security data including IoT transmissions and VoIP telephony
Customers can exploit modern LAN principles when upgrading to IP as they connect security and IoT endpoints to IP applications
Cybersecurity: Secure Logiq – Logical Cybercheck
What is it? Range of servers developed for the needs of the physical security market.
Features
Optimised for HD video, analytics and smart video solutions
Can be equipped with Logiqal Healthcheck software, including Logiqal Cybercheck, which automates hardening
software element for its servers that expands on the integral health-checking capabilities to also include the implementation of cybersecurity.
Warnings and levels for reporting can be set, with notifications sent via email and SMS
Intelligent algorithms identify vulnerabilities and help engineer address them
Utility decodes protocols used by devices and delivers easy-to-understand reports
Network Deployment Analyser monitors server and network status, identifying vulnerabilities, and instructs integrator of best practice procedures
Software Security and Integrity Analyser checks operating system and applications for updates, plus blocks access points for rogue software and ensures passwords are sufficiently complex
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Panasonic, Paxton and Inner Range among winners of Benchmark Magazine Innovation Awards 2018The publication rigorously tests hardware and software under a range of conditions to see how it matches up to the manufacturer’s marketing claims and fulfills the needs of today's security teams.
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