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DHL Express, a global pioneer in logistics and transportation, prioritises safety across its operations. Faced with increasing demands, including those tied to TAPA certification, the company sought reliable solutions to protect its infrastructure, employees, and customer parcels.  In September, shortly after the inauguration of a new logistics site in Caen, France, the Hanwha Vision team met with Fabien Vimont, DHL Express Security Director. Needs of DHL Express According to Vimont, Hanwha Vision stood out with a comprehensive and high-performing offering: “Hanwha Vision is clearly a prominent player in the video surveillance sector today. Their cameras provide some of the best features on the market, making their solution an obvious choice for us.” Hanwha Vision addresses DHL Express’s needs through: A wide range of cameras suited for all environments (close range, long distance, day, night, warehouses, offices). Effective after-sales support, ensuring product availability even during critical periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic. A five-year warranty, demonstrating the robustness and durability of the equipment. “This offering and service align perfectly with our needs. A key differentiator was the availability of products, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which reassures us,” explained Vimont. Features to enhance DHL Express Key features that enhance DHL Express’s security include: Precision: Bullet cameras capturing every detail. Wide-area surveillance: Comprehensive coverage of spaces through multi-sensor cameras. Tracking: Dome cameras linking video surveillance with scanned barcodes, enabling swift parcel tracking. TAPA’s requirements Certification grants full coverage of indoor and outdoor spaces to detect any intrusion attempts “We use our CCTV systems for investigations and to address vulnerabilities,” noted Vimont. “For instance, we can isolate an image of a specific parcel.” DHL Express is TAPA-certified, an international standard for logistics security. This certification mandates complete coverage of both indoor and outdoor spaces to detect any intrusion attempts. “We comply with TAPA’s requirements. Every person, from entering the premises to reaching the building, is detected, which is crucial for us,” stated Vimont. Integration of Hanwha Vision solutions The integration of Hanwha Vision solutions has allowed DHL Express to strengthen its security systems, ensure better traceability of parcels, and effectively investigate incidents. “Today, Hanwha Vision has become an integral part of our security measures,” concluded Vimont. Through this partnership, DHL Express optimises the safety of its facilities while meeting the strictest standards, solidifying its position as a pioneer in the logistics industry.

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has unveiled the Dual-Lens Barcode Reader Camera, with models TNS-9040IBC, TNS-9050IBC, and TNS-9060IBC, to combine barcode recognition and video capture in one device. In combination with the Vision Logistics Tracking Software, barcodes, and video are provided in real-time to enhance inventory management, traceability, and incident investigation, reducing shipping errors, and returns, and ultimately boosting customer satisfaction.   A first for logistics  The Barcode Reader Camera utilises accurate barcode recognition, for multiple parcels in one frame, and tracking. AI-powered barcode label detection on the monochrome channel, including for high-speed conveyors, enables operators to find labels efficiently and with ease. The solution also includes WiseBCR, a pre-installed barcode application that supports real-time barcode information and history.  Global shutter function The 16, 25, or 35mm lens provides a wide field of view that suits a variety of logistics environments The sensors for barcode recognition and video monitoring offer 4K resolution for clear imagery. The 16, 25, or 35mm lens provides a wide field of view that suits a variety of logistics environments. In addition, the global shutter function, available on both channels, captures distortion-free images of high-speed moving objects such as parcels on conveyor belts.  Reduces installation and maintenance As a single device, the unit reduces installation and maintenance costs. In contrast, conventional systems require barcode readers and video surveillance cameras to be installed as separate systems. As a result, the Barcode Reader Camera boosts operator efficiency and incident investigation speed as managers can check location, time, and footage details of parcels and events in a single system instead of using separate systems. Furthermore, the device is highly durable with protection against dust, shock, and vibration thanks to IP66/67 and IK10 ratings and M12 connectors.  The complete logistics solution  Packing video management integrates third-party handheld scanners making it a useful tool for fulfillment centres The Barcode Reader Camera forms the foundation of a comprehensive logistics solution, in combination with Hanwha Vision software and hardware solutions. It seamlessly integrates with Hanwha Vision’s innovative Vision Logistics Tracking Software (VLTS), a platform that provides a full overview of operations. In addition, packing video management, part of VLTS, integrates third-party handheld scanners making it a useful tool for fulfillment centres.   Productivity, cost-efficiency, and safety Through the system, logistics managers are empowered to achieve new levels of productivity, cost-efficiency, and safety while reducing damage and theft. “As a global vision solution provider, Hanwha Vision’s technologies are relied on by a number of the world’s leading logistics and package delivery service companies,” said John Lutz Boorman, Head of Product and Marketing at Hanwha Vision Europe.  “Having the first Dual-Lens Barcode Reader Camera showcases Hanwha Vision’s commitment to innovation and ability to deliver market-specific solutions that help our customers to maximise productivity, reduce costs, and achieve their business goals.” 

Morphean, Europe’s secure direct-to-cloud video solutions company, has announced a strategic partnership with Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider.  This collaboration will deliver cutting-edge security solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses, including across retail, smart cities and banking, amid an increasingly complex threat environment.   Direct-to-cloud This partnership will benefit multi-site organisations and streamline their surveillance operations by removing on-site server hardware. The direct-to-cloud approach seamlessly integrates Hanwha Vision ranges, including the X, Q and T series, with the Morphean platform, enabling remote management and access, live streaming, and cloud recording. Users can manage sites from a single, intuitive interface, to simplify setup, management and configuration.   Reduces costs, central management Businesses can significantly reduce operational costs by eliminating hardware maintenance By utilising a direct-to-cloud model, businesses can significantly reduce operational costs - by eliminating hardware maintenance, limiting electricity consumption, and reducing the need for site visits. This results in a more sustainable, cost-effective, and scalable system.    Furthermore, Morphean’s integrations with Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) streamline security processes by providing a centralised management interface, enabling quick and coordinated incident responses. As a result, businesses can reduce downtime and minimise potential losses.  Trusted cybersecurity  Morphean and Hanwha Vision are committed to trustworthy cybersecurity. Morphean operates within secure, GDPR-compliant data centres located in Switzerland, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, all certified with ISO 27001 to guarantee top-tier cybersecurity, video encryption, and multi-layer authentication. Morphean offers robust encryption, redundancy, and regular backups, minimising the risk of data loss due to hardware failures or theft and ensuring continuous operation.  USNDAA, ISO-27001, and UL CAP Certification The in-house S-CERT is entirely focused on addressing any potential security vulnerabilities Hanwha Vision was chosen as a manufacturing partner for its commitment to designing, developing,g and manufacturing products and solutions that are cyber-secure, keep users’ confidential information safe, and comply with international regulations. Hanwha Vision products and solutions are compliant with the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), meet ISO-27001 and stringent UL CAP Certification requirements, and have FIPS 140-2 and a device certificate (private Root CA). In addition, the dedicated in-house Security Computer Emergency Response Team (S-CERT) is entirely focused on addressing any potential security vulnerabilities. A competitive edge for resellers and system integrators  By combining Hanwha Vision's powerful edge-based open platform with Morphean's cloud-hosted solution, resellers and system integrators can leverage direct-to-cloud video surveillance technologies to offer clients an efficient, scalable, and cost-effective solution. Furthermore, this integration reduces the complexity of installations and maintenance, allowing for quicker deployments and fewer on-site visits. Remote management and monitoring services Customer satisfaction increases sales opportunities, and profitability for resellers and system integrators Additionally, the ability to deliver remote management and monitoring services enhances customer satisfaction and fosters long-term relationships. This increases sales opportunities as well as profitability for resellers and system integrators and positions them as leaders in the evolving security technology landscape.  Reliable and efficient surveillance “Our collaboration with Hanwha Vision opens new doors for businesses seeking reliable, centralised, and efficient surveillance solutions. Morphean’s direct-to-cloud platform allows companies to streamline security operations while significantly reducing infrastructure costs and complexity,” said Jack Turnell, Commercial Product Owner at Morphean. “This partnership ensures that our clients benefit from state-of-the-art surveillance with robust cybersecurity, supporting them in minimising risk, lowering operating costs, and maximising operational efficiency.” Scalable and sustainable “Our partnership with Morphean showcases scalable, accessible, and sustainable security solutions,” said John Lutz Boorman, Head of Product and Marketing, at Hanwha Vision Europe. "By combining Hanwha Vision’s industry-leading video surveillance solutions with Morphean’s direct-to-cloud capabilities, we’re enabling businesses across sectors - from retail to smart cities - to deploy and manage security systems that are both highly flexible and cost-effective."

Environmental concerns and ‘green’ initiatives have been gaining steam recently with increasing attention to issues, such as climate change and the drive to ‘net zero’ emissions. Sustainability has not historically been a big concern in the physical security market, but the times are changing. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can the security industry be more environmentally friendly and contribute to sustainability?

Here’s a news flash: 2022 will be a pivotal year for the security industry. As we enter the new year, continuing change is a safe prediction for any fast-moving, technology-driven marketplace. Recent history confirms the ability of the security industry to shift and adapt to changing conditions and to provide an ever-expanding menu of technology solutions to make the world a safer place. Given that the new year will bring change, what will that change encompass? More to the point, what should it encompass? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the biggest change you would like to see within the security industry in 2022?

Qumulex is a new startup with a mission to provide physical security integrators a transition path to embrace the technology of the cloud and a subscription-based business model. Qumulex’s products seek to provide capabilities to embrace the cloud without an integrator having to turn their back completely on the ‘transactional revenue’ of installing new systems. As the transition happens, Qumulex offers a product line that supports any mix of systems from on-premises to the cloud. The flexible deployment model – enabling a cloud installation, an on-premise installation or any combination – is one of the ways Qumulex seeks to differentiate itself in the market. Installing fully on-premise system The Qumulex cloud-based platform uses a gateway device located on-premises to which local cameras are connected The system is designed so that an integrator can install a fully on-premise system and then later ‘flip a switch’ and transition to a cloud model, says Tom Buckley, VP Sales and Marketing. The Qumulex initial 1.0 system launch is currently entering its final beta test. Full commercial availability is expected in the first quarter of 2020, which the company will highlight in a bigger 20x20 booth at ISC West next year. The Qumulex cloud-based platform uses a gateway device located on-premises to which local cameras are connected. Ensuring cybersecurity, the gateway provides a ‘firewall’ of sorts to avoid any cybersecurity threat from entering an enterprise through a vulnerable IP camera. The system is designed to be ‘cloud-agnostic’ and to work with any public or private cloud, using Docker software and ‘containers,’ a standard unit of software that packages code and all its dependencies so an application runs quickly and reliably from one computing environment to another. At launch, the Qumulex system will use the Google cloud. Greater situational awareness The open platform approach will enable users to assemble best-of-breed solutions Another point of differentiation for the new platform is a unified access control and video surveillance environment – both are part of the same program. Access control can drive video events and vice versa for greater situational awareness. A unified system avoids having to integrate separate systems. A big emphasis for Qumulex is ease of use. They have designed the user interface to be as simple and intuitive as possible, using consumer-oriented systems such as Nest and the Ring Doorbell as a model of simplicity. Finally, the open platform approach will enable users to assemble best-of-breed solutions. Keeping it simple, the system offers native integration with only the major camera manufacturers that represent most of the market: Axis, Hanwha, Arecont, Panasonic, Vivotek and Sony. Longer-term storage Other cameras can be included using the ONVIF interface. On the access control side, the system will initially be compatible with Axis door controllers, Allegion wireless door locks and ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless door locks. Future versions of the software will seek to integrate HID Edge and Vertx and eventually Mercury panels. The gateway device may incorporate only a solid-state drive (SSD) for buffering Qumulex is taking a ‘mobile-first’ approach. The software is designed as a ‘progressive web app,’ which means is it is adaptable to – and fully functioning in – any smart phone, mobile device, laptop, or on a desktop computer with multiple monitors. The gateway device may incorporate only a solid-state drive (SSD) for buffering, or as many hard drives as the customer wants for storage. Short-term storage is available in the cloud, but local hard drives may be used for longer-term storage which can get expensive given the monthly fees of cloud storage. Using third-party server To manage the variety of scenarios, Qumulex will offer a line of gateways and recorders, or a customer can use a third-party server along with Qumulex, which is an open system. Qumulex will use a manufacturer’s representative sales model and has already signed up 11 rep firms covering the United States (the initial target of the launch). The company has been spreading the word among integrators, too, first at the ISC West show last spring, when 98 integrators saw demonstrations of the system at a suite in the Palazzo. Another 48 integrators saw the system at ESX in Indianapolis in June. At the recent GSX show in Chicago, Qumulex had a booth on the show floor, where they scanned 450 badges that yielded 176 unique integrators. Entering the physical security market Qumulex just closed a second round of funding, which does not include any ‘institutional’ money Buckley estimates there are around 10,000 total security integrators in the United States that sell products similar to theirs at their price point. They are working to build their database to reach out to those integrators. (Exacq had more than 4,500 dealer/integrators before it was sold to Tyco/Johnson Controls.) Qumulex is the third company to enter the physical security market by the same team that launched two other successful startups in the last 20 years: Exacq Technologies (sold to Tyco in 2013) and Integral Technologies (sold to Andover Controls in 2000). Both previous companies were built around a need to help the integrator community transition to newer technologies. Qumulex just closed a second round of funding, which does not include any ‘institutional’ money. The first round of investment involved only the founders, and the second round added some ‘angel’ investors to the mix. The funding allows more flexibility and control over the company’s timeline and the evolution of the product’s feature set, free of outside mandates, says Buckley.