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Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced a new integration with SimonsVoss SmartIntego wireless locks at its VerkadaOne London conference. An extension of its flagship conference in the United States, VerkadaOne London convened more than 400 IT and physical security pioneers to connect and learn about new solutions from Verkada that are empowering physical security pioneers to be more proactive and efficient than ever. Partnership with SimonsVoss "I'm proud to showcase the breadth and depth of our product offering here in Europe at VerkadaOne London," said Ardon Anderson, Verkada's Vice President of EMEA. "Our new partnership with SimonsVoss will unlock new potential for us as our Access Control offering continues to grow, and help make it even easier to deploy seamless, enterprise-grade solutions at scale." Verkada's platform controls Verkada's platform controls access for more than 3.7 million users and checks in 1.5 million visitors Verkada's platform controls access for more than 3.7 million users and checks in more than 1.5 million visitors every month.  The company's partnership with SimonsVoss expands its existing network of wireless lock integrations and will make it even easier for organisations across Europe to adopt Verkada's enterprise-scale access control solution without the need for rewiring. Integration with Verkada's video security products Like Verkada's other wireless lock integrations, SimonsVoss and Verkada together allow customers to remotely unlock doors, see live door events, manage door schedules and access, trigger a lockdown, monitor battery levels, and more. Native integration with Verkada's video security products also provides customers with unique visibility into door events and user activity, making it easy to detect, for example, if someone tailgates in behind an authorised user, or has picked up another person's keycard. Expansions of Verkada's cloud-based software platform This new integration also builds on recent improvements and expansions of Verkada's cloud-based software platform that have been focused on entry experience and access control, including: Deeper integration between Verkada Guest and Access Control, allowing customers to issue temporary visitor credentials via mobile link or physical badge. Support for third-party OSDP door readers for greater flexibility and interoperability. Door Exceptions and Access Level APIs to automate access control operations.

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi has hosted another of its popular Security Technology Showcase events in Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. In addition to TDSi, attendees also enjoyed presentations and hands-on advice from UK security manufacturers such as integrated perimeter security specialist - Harper Chalice Group (presented by Building Defence Systems), secure industrial transmission and power solutions provider - KBC Networks, CCTV surveillance camera and control solutions manufacturer - 360 Vision Technology Ltd, Control Room furniture manufacturer - LundHalsey, specialised server technology provider - Secure Logiq, AI-driven video analytics specialist - VCA Technology, and integrated security application platform provider - Veracity. Latest Security Technology Showcase events   The latest Security Technology Showcase events were organised and presented by TDSi’s International Business Development Director Phil Tennent, along with his team Hassan Ahmed and Sebastien Botella. Security Technology Showcase events were organised and shown by Phil Tennent along with his teamPhil commented, “We were excited to take our showcase to Saudi Arabia, a vibrant market that is very receptive to the best of British security technology and services. We were also delighted to share the stage with a number of other specialist providers to deliver a really informative and varied schedule for attendees.”  Both the Riyadh and Dammam events were attended by over 50 security professionals each and featured a morning of Security Technology Presentations followed by a Product Showcase afternoon, which provided the opportunity to speak directly with the manufacturers, to find out more about their products, and to see their solutions up close.  TDSi’s latest Access Control Solutions As part of TDSi's Security Technology Showcase event week, Phil also attended a UK Department of International Trade event focusing on Security Technology and had the opportunity to talk to many companies about their Vision 2030 projects in Saudi Arabia, along with their security and access control requirements to support these new infrastructure plans. The Latest Saudi Arabia Security Technology Showcase events follow on from similar events in Dubai and Bahrain last October, which featured a free interactive hands-on session exploring TDSi’s latest Access Control Solutions and featured presentations from its technology partners KBC Networks and SimonsVoss.

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi met with over 50 new and existing security installers, specifiers, and distributors during its recent Security Technology Showcases in Dubai and Bahrain. Each Security Technology Showcase was a free interactive hands-on session exploring TDSi’s latest Access Control Solutions and featured presentations from Technology Partners including KBC Networks and SimonsVoss. Visitor management solutions The Security Technology Showcases were headed up by TDSi’s International Business Development Director, Phil Tennent, who commented, “These technical seminars were an excellent opportunity to network, and featured presentations from our Strategic Technology Partners KBC Networks, SimonsVoss, and STiD.” They are also a chance to speak to experts about specific projects or requirements" Phil Tennent adds, “They are also a chance to speak to experts about specific projects or requirements. With the strong market for Time and Attendance and Visitor Management solutions, there were also presentations from our integration partners Thinking Software on its RotaOne Time and Attendance solution and Visitor Management Solutions which integrate with TDSi’s GARDiS platform using our REST API.” Intrusion detection solutions A key part of TDSi’s commitment to its partners and customers in the Middle East, The Security Technology Showcase delivers expert face-to-face training. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi also commented, “We are delighted to be providing this additional technical support training opportunity with our technology partners for installers and customers in the region. It was the perfect opportunity to engage with our existing customers in the Middle East and meet Systems Integrators who may be new to TDSi.” Additionally, TDSi also gave an overview presentation on its VITAPROTECH Group sister company SORHEA’s perimeter protection and intrusion detection solutions, and how these can be integrated with the GARDiS ecosystem.

There was another big trade show last week –  the four-day Security Essen event in Germany. I didn’t attend, but several of my SourceSecurity.com colleagues report it was a busy show from start to finish, with the halls devoted to video/CCTV and access control dominating the show. The other halls were quieter, with smaller stands. Hot topics included big data, machine learning, mobile credentials, storage and an emphasis on solutions (rather than products). The exhibit hall was a bit of a maze, but attendees managed to find their way to the various stands. Three big companies – Bosch, Siemens and Honeywell – were conspicuously absent from their usual large role at Security Essen, and there was mixed feedback about the impact of their absence on the larger show. Without three gigantic stands to concentrate the footfall, attendees seemed more spread out than clustered. Hands-on, technical displays Hands-on displays with plenty of technical detail were the norm, encouraging attendees to interact with the products. The ASSA ABLOY stand, huge as always, reflected the continuing popularity of key systems in the German, Swiss and Austrian markets. ASSA ABLOY’s Yale also featured a home automation zone. Hands-on displays with plentyof technical detail were thenorm, encouraging attendeesto interact with the products Hikvision envisions cameras coming very soon with “deep learning” capabilities. These cameras, combined with big data applications, are the future of smart traffic systems, for example. Deep learning systems will replace traditional licence plate recognition (ANPR) and analyse electronic data about cars, rather than relying on number plates, says the company. Hikvision also highlighted multi-sensor cameras that can cover a large area and reduce the cost-per-channel – they have big projects in China and Southeast Asia. Hikvision’s privacy masking functionality is popular in Europe because of privacy regulations. Fujifilm demonstrated its impressive zoom lens series, featuring 60x zoom, long focal length and full HD quality, for use in airports and perimeter protection. Stabilisation is important with zoom because even slight movement can have a large effect, says the company. In Fujifilm lenses, the stabilisation is optical-based (in the lens), rather than software-based. Another stand that drew attention was Nedap, where a tiered seating area was provided for visitors to view video projected on a back wall. New laws in the Netherlands and France require that no information can go outside government buildings, thus requiring closed security systems, according to Nedap. It’s a trend likely to follow in the European Union, with similar laws potentially impacting hospitals and banking as well as government, says Nedap. This is why they are working with partner AET Europe to ensure that encrypted communications are secure between all elements of an IT-based access control system. Solutions – not just products The need to provide solutions rather than “just products” was a repeated theme. One solutions provider is MOBOTIX, which highlighted a new corporate design with fresher and more unified branding. The solutions approach includes analytics and people counting embedded for inventory optimisation and business intelligence. MOBOTIX is releasing new plug-and-play bundles to combat the perception that the company’s technology is not easy to use. There is also a 4K bundle with NAS (network attached) storage – all preconfigured; just power it up and it will run. MOBOTIX is releasing new plug-and-play bundles tocombat the perception thatthe company’s technologyis not easy to use Sony also offered solutions, including their intelligent approach to 4K, which they say overcomes traditional concerns with the higher-resolution technology. Sony also displayed “glass-to-glass” technology, streaming 4K cameras directly to a screen with no PC in between. Even with the company shifting to end-to-end solutions, their cameras are still at the core of the portfolio, including an accent on low-light and changing light conditions. Adding ROI was another hot topic for exhibitors. MOBOTIX emphasised its process monitoring capabilities, as did Geutebrück. VIVOTEK highlighted combining a people-counting solution with other retail data for business intelligence. Contrary to the focus on solutions was LTV Europe, a video company that keeps the attention on products. LTV emphasises personal service and a fresh approach rather than competing with bigger providers. Focus on storage and automation The themes my colleagues heard at Security Essen were not unlike those we heard recently at ASIS and earlier this year at IFSEC and even ISC West. More companies are looking to expand into non-traditional applications beyond security, such as asset tracking and logistics/delivery. Another example: Sony suggested using video to monitor rivers and lakes water levels for flood warnings. Quantum is keeping itsattention on storage, whileaddressing the IT department’sneed for data protection Quantum is keeping its attention on storage, while addressing the IT department’s need for data protection. The new StorNext scalable storage system, which can handle 4K, integrates various tiers of storage appropriate to varying workflows and business needs. For example, retrieval can be faster for more valuable data, thus maximising value while minimising the overall cost. Allegion is rolling out products that combine electronic and mechanical locks from subsidiary SimonsVoss and the Allegion portfolios. Allegion wants to position itself as electronic access control expert. Paxton highlighted a building automation system, Paxton net10, which is aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and works on mobile credentials as well as cards. They’re looking to build this kind of technology into future products. Another company, AxxonSoft, is pushing strongly to establish its brand in the United States – something to watch in 2017. SALTO also highlighted cloud-based mobile access control: They have developed a Keys as a Service system, SALTO KS, which allows businesses to grant access remotely while viewing a video of the door. Four busy days in Germany Security Essen is an international show, but the emphasis was on German, Austrian and Swiss companies and larger companies targeting those markets. There was more of a continental Europe “flavour” compared to IFSEC’s focus on the U.K. market. Four days is a long time for a trade show – my feet are shot after two and a half days! But my colleagues agree it was time well spent, if for nothing else than getting to watch an 8-foot-tall robot dance around Hall 3.