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ExcelRedstone is implementing an ambitious integration project, using Maxxess eFusion technology, at the first high-rise residential and hospitality development in the City of London for many years. Currently under construction, the £300m 43-storey One Bishopsgate Plaza development will see security and building management technology operating seamlessly together in a setting that includes both new-build and listed conservation area structures. As well as having 160 new private apartments, when completed the development will include a 237-bed five star Pan Pacific Hotel, a public plaza and a Pacific Ballroom, promoted as the Square Mile’s first dedicated banqueting venue. ExcelRedstone selected eFusion for the project because of the flexibility it allows, enabling rapid integration, off-the-shelf, with a wide choice of security, safety and business-critical technologies. Umbrella management system “The customer wanted a seamless, single interface that allows front of house guest services to be linked to back of house functions and give the highest operator efficiency and enhanced customer experience,” says Matt Salter, Director, ExcelRedstone. eFusion provides an umbrella management system for an expanding choice of preferred technologies With its modular, building block approach, eFusion provides an umbrella management system for an expanding choice of preferred technologies for commercial, hospitality and mixed-use settings, including guest check-in, reservation & visitor management, access control, surveillance, and building systems. In use, eFusion drives efficiency and eliminates gaps in security by removing the need for operators to continually switch between systems. Video management system Two of the most important technologies being integrated by eFusion at One Bishopsgate Plaza are the full-featured, Oracle Hospitality Opera property management & guest service system, and a 266 door ASSA ABLOY wireless electronic locking solution. ExcelRedstone is also using eFusion to integrate Zenitel IP intercoms, a KONE lift system, and the building management (BMS) system using the BACnet protocol, which will enable estate managers to optimise energy efficiency based on usage and occupancy. The eFusion integration also allows a more flexible approach with the surveillance system - for example, making it easy to use a choice of Axis cameras, with specialist mounts, in the listed conservation areas of the site, integrating them with over 350 Mobotix fixed lens and panoramic cameras through the highly-secure Wavestore video management system (VMS). Networking and AV systems ExcelRedstone is also responsible for networking and AV systems at the development The surveillance and other security systems will be monitored live from two separate control rooms, one for the hotel and one for the wider estate. As well as integrating these and fitting out the control rooms, ExcelRedstone is also responsible for networking and AV systems at the development. “Our engineers are pre-staging the entire system off-site,” explains Salter. “This is allowing us to test everything in advance and to reduce packaging waste and environmental impact on site. It also lets us work more efficiently, in step with the ongoing construction schedule, floor by floor.” Providing secure solutions One Bishopsgate is the latest of a growing number of mixed-use developments - including hotels, retail, office and residential complexes - to use eFusion to streamline security, safety and facilities management. “We are seeing a growing trend towards automation and centralised management, and the solutions being deployed at these locations are increasingly sophisticated – but that doesn’t mean they have to be complex,” says Lee Copland, Managing Director EMEA, Maxxess. “Quite the opposite in fact. By keeping things simple and integrating off-the-shelf with the widest choice of technologies, Maxxess is providing secure solutions that are easier to install and to use than traditional alternatives.”

Axis Security, the private application access company, unveils the Axis Security Partner Program (ASPP) for VARs, systems integrators, MSSPs, OEM partners and distributors. The program enables Axis channel partners to expand their security offerings to include a cloud-native security and analytics platform that offers organisations simple and secure control of private application access built on a zero-trust model. Securing private applications Axis also signed its first value added reseller, BlackLake Security, a full range cybersecurity services company based in Austin that serves the southwestern United States, to the program. “The channel represents a significant opportunity for Axis Security,” said Dan Parelskin, Vice President of Sales for Axis Security. The program equips a range of partners to introduce Axis Security’s Application Access Cloud" “The program equips a range of partners to introduce Axis Security’s Application Access Cloud™ to their customers and prospects and offers the easiest and fastest path to implementing a zero trust business. It enables organisations to secure private applications, accelerating partner and remote worker readiness, M&A activities and cloud migration.” Expanding the cybersecurity portfolio With industry analysts predicting that nearly two-thirds of all enterprises will move to a zero trust model by 2023, Application Access Cloud provides an alternate to dated VPN models. The App Access Cloud solves the issue of implicitly open network access and removes the pain points of network-based security associated with Virtual Private Networks (VPN’s) which can be complex, slow to deploy, hard to manage and inflexible. “Axis Security offers a great new platform to enhance and expand the cybersecurity portfolio we offer our clients,” said Mark Jones, CEO, BlackLake Security. “We know the founders and team very well and respect and appreciate their in-depth knowledge of this space.” Comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio Application Access Cloud is positioned to be part of a comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio “This is a game changer for companies that want to rapidly enable both their partners and employees with remote access to applications from anywhere, no client software required. Our customers need a zero trust solution that solves problems in hours, not months or years. Axis delivers that and more.” Application Access Cloud is positioned to be part of a comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio enabling resellers to bring incremental value to existing solutions. The Application Access Cloud connects users and their applications and mitigates many security risks exposed by legacy access solutions and vulnerable applications. Business development opportunities The solution is ideal for organisations across geographies and industries around the globe. The program offers partners a SaaS subscription model, strong end-user experience, fast proof of concept and lightning-quick deployments that easily integrate with and complement existing technology choices to deliver a strong return on investment. The Axis Security Partner Program offers support according to two tiers – Authorised and Premium. Based on level, this includes business development opportunities, training, joint marketing, partner resources (collateral, sales enablement, essential resources), marketing co-op funds, sales leads, website presence, and field account planning.

Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies Company, has released its most technologically advanced CrimeEye unit yet, the CrimeEye-RD-2 with a 180-degree camera option. This new unit provides for expansive panoramic views and even more robust lighting features. CrimeEye-RD-2 new feature The CrimeEye-RD-2 now features an optional Axis Q3708-PVE fixed-dome camera with multiple sensors, resulting in a 180-degree panoramic view. Although the unit has three sensors, it only uses one IP address. The 180-degree camera features enhanced light sensitivity as well as WDR-Forensic Capture which allows for expansive coverage of large areas even in challenging light conditions. The Axis Q3708-PVE ’s factory-focused lenses eliminate the need for manual focusing. Axis’ Zipstream technology lowers bandwidth and storage requirements and allows the use of cellular transmission more efficiently with a multi-imager camera. “As we have grown our innovative line of CrimeEye products, we continue to add options like the 180-degree panoramic view and advanced technical features to give customers a variety of choices when it comes to improving safety with video surveillance,” said Jordan Heilweil, President of Total Recall Corporation. “Our latest CrimeEye model with the 180-degree camera option is designed to deliver clear video of broader areas even when light may be diminished or reduced.” Rapid deployment video surveillance The CrimeEye-RD-2 allows users to set up and stream quality video surveillance—with all the capabilities and the reliability expected from a fixed system—in just a matter of minutes. The CrimeEye is a lightweight, self-contained, rapid deployment video surveillance unit that provides easy and safe portability, simplified installation, superior imaging, intelligent electronics, and optimal performance. It requires virtually no tools to set up and can be deployed by one person on almost any type of pole with the included mounting hardware. An exclusive feature of CrimeEye unit is its patented enclosure, which helps secure the camera during transportation. The unit exceptionally withstands travel and can be installed or removed repeatedly in both urban and rural locations without damage to the camera or lower dome. Total Recall Corporation designed its line of CrimeEye units with law enforcement specifically in mind. This solution is tailor-made for police departments, cities, or municipalities seeking fast, quality, and easy-to-manage temporary video surveillance for a variety of scenarios, including concerts, street fairs, parades, marathons, and more. CrimeEye video surveillance units have been used successfully in some of the United States’ most high-profile locations, including The Statue of Liberty in New York and the National Mall in Washington, D.C. “For more than 30 years, our products have been a popular choice for law enforcement and businesses seeking reliable, high-quality video surveillance,” said Heilweil. “We know that adding a 180-degree camera option to the CrimeEye-RD-2 product line will advance our mission of improving security and safety for cities everywhere.”