by RaquelElias | Nov 28, 2022 | Blog, SCATI News, Uncategorized
One platform to dominate them all. A unique platform. No, we are not talking about a new prequel or a sequel to one of the most successful literary and film sagas in history. We are talking about the famous PSIM (Physical Security Information Management).
It is widely believed that by using a PSIM, a user will lose the dependency on their current providers of alarm solutions, fires, CCTV, access control, etc. That you are going to have the possibility to put any manufacturer or software platform for each of the elements of electronic security mentioned above, and that is true, but you do not realize that you are entering into an even greater captivity since you are going to have a single platform to manage all electronic security systems.
Does this captivity pose a risk to the user?
Initially, PSIM manufacturers guarantee maximum integration with the customer’s existing physical security solutions, but the integrated functionality and operational versatility achieved will never reach the level of the manufacturer’s own alarm or CCTV system. There have already been cases in which, once the PSIM has been deployed, when the supplier is asked to go one step further in certain integration or new functionalities, the first answer given by the supplier is “I already have that with my own equipment, why don’t you use them instead of the ones you already have” and the second one is “if you want me to do it for you, go to the cashier”. Surely not in those words, but with that final message.
This type of PSIM platforms are generalist in nature, since they have the same functionalities for a public security, banking or industrial user. This means that, ultimately, the user who incorporates it in his entity will have an underutilized platform since there will be many functionalities that are not applicable to him, so he would be paying, and not a little, for many things that will not be used. As they are not niche specialists, they do not have internalized the specific needs of that sector, as the current suppliers of that user may have, since they are the ones who have been accompanying them and often evolving their equipment and solutions with the suggestions and requests received from that user. Because let’s not fool ourselves, at the end of the day, for a PSIM provider, that user is just another user.
Before considering the possibility of incorporating a PSIM, the user should balance the theoretical benefits with all the exit costs in case the software or the manufacturer does not meet his expectations. You have the figure of how much it costs you to incorporate it, so you will know how much more, at least, it would cost you to stop using it and change it for another one if it does not meet your expectations.
That is why, in case you are considering using a PSIM system in your organization, the end user should consider the significant risks of relying on a single electronic security vendor and the captivity that this entails.
Do you dare?
by RaquelElias | Nov 21, 2022 | applications-applications-thermography, applications-maps-heat, Blog, SCATI News, Uncategorized
The $32 million project is a milestone and a breakthrough for the future of large-scale energy storage in Mozambique.
CHALLENGE
Under the slogan “Energy for all”, the Government of Mozambique is building this hybrid solar plant with the goal of universal energy access by 2030, in a new step towards a clean energy future.
This hybrid solar plant is located in the city of Cuamba (Mozambique) and is the first project in the country to integrate a utility-scale energy storage system.
The design, supply and commissioning of this solar plant is being executed by the Spanish company
TSK, a leading company in the execution of EPC or
“turnkey” projects in the industrial, energy and environmental fields.
TSK has been present in the country for more than 8 years.
For the physical protection of this solar plant, TSK has the support of SCATI, a manufacturer of intelligent video systems, with which it has been collaborating for years to protect the projects in which it participates.
SOLUTION
For the protection and total control of the plant, 37 thermal cameras with different lenses model SET-14C10-EYA SET-14C10-EYA and two 4-megapixel outdoor PTZ dome cameras have been installed.
These thermal cameras are mainly used to detect hot spots that develop due to defective cells in solar panels.
Changes in solar radiation intensity in solar parks can cause thermal anomalies that, if not carefully controlled, can have a negative impact on the entire module.
These thermal cameras allow images to be viewed under any lighting, weather or environmental condition, offering high image quality.
On the other hand, these thermal cameras also allow perimeter protection of the solar plant, keeping intruders or unauthorized persons away and are capable of detecting fires and sending real-time alerts to react in time, even anticipating risk situations with maximum reliability.
These cameras are managed by a SCATI FENIX Video Management System (VMS) that allows a connection of up to 64 IP cameras and with a capacity to manage up to 100 clients simultaneously through the SCATI FENIX CMS.
When a camera detects an uncontrolled heat source, it sends an alert so that operators can verify it and take action to prevent incidents that can result in millions of dollars in losses.
BENEFITS
TSK is once again committed to SCATI’s technology, investing in systems that allow it not only to protect the facilities of this project from vandalism or dangerous situations. With SCATI’s solutions you are also able to control and prevent all the problems that can be caused by failures in the photovoltaic panels, in a more efficient and sustainable way.
The high availability of SCATI’s recording systems allows the customer to access images, data and storage even in the most critical situations where servers may go offline.
SCATI offers an open and scalable solution that can be integrated with other systems so that the customer can incorporate new video systems at any time without making additional investments.
by Beatriz | Nov 14, 2022 | Blog, SCATI News, Uncategorized
Telefónica joins the SCATI Partner Program
Telefónica and SCATI join forces to achieve new projects
Zaragoza, November 14th, 2022
Telefónica Ingeniería de Seguridad (TIS), the Telefónica Group company pioneer in integral technological security, joins the SCATI Partner Program. Both companies have signed a collaboration agreement that places Telefónica as a Partner Prime level of SPP, obtaining the right to market SCATI’s products and solutions in Spain under preferential conditions.
The SPP is a loyalty program through which SCATI makes available to its Partners a series of benefits derived from boosting the promotion and marketing of SCATI products, services and solutions.
With this alliance and in this new stage of Partnership, both companies will be setting new challenges together, joining synergies and thus being able to achieve new projects hand in hand to strengthen their business relationship.
“SCATI security cameras stand out for their reliability, quality and durability, in addition to having a wide rangeof HD dome cameras, 4k cameras, IP cameras and special cameras to choose from. Its recording solutions are equipped with artificial intelligence adapted to video surveillance, which is a very important point in the field of security today.”, comments Javier Guzmán Ruiz, Product Manager of Telefónica and addsSCATI is a 100% Spanish-owned company and its extensive experience of more than 20 years makes it one of the main players in the video market. It should be noted that our new partner offers comprehensive, flexible solutions tailored to the needs of customers, ensuring the comprehensive security of their facilities and adding value to their business with the highest levels of cybersecurity. In addition, its Business Intelligence tool allows exporting data from video surveillance systems and provides management indicators for process and resource optimization, which maximizes business profitability.”
The projects that the companies want to achieve together are focused on different sectors, especially in the logistics sector, which is booming these days. In this area, SCATI and Telefónica want to focus on subsectors such as pharmaceuticals and food, where the traceability of goods plays a special role, as well as being able to identify the origin and the different stages through which goods pass along the entire logistics chain. This possibility offered by video surveillance is a fundamental value for companies.
Through the SCATI Partner Program we formalize and cultivate what we have and what we want to build with our Partners, betting on a strong and professional relationship, supporting their growth”, Rubén de Abuín Delgado, Key Account Manager de SCATI in España declares.
by RaquelElias | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog, products-cameras, SCATI News, Video recorders
SCATI, manufacturer of intelligent IP video solutions incorporates the K series in its portfolio of video recorders.
Based on IP technology and within the VISION SUITE, this equipment has an integrated PoE switch with up to 24 PoE ports, to facilitate the implementation of the cameras connected directly to the equipment, which provides significant cost savings, and is expandable up to 64 IP channels through recording licenses with full availability.
The K series has 8 front 3.5″ SATA Hot Swap (or hot plug) disks that allow you to connect / disconnect your hard drives without shutting down the computer, which avoids damaging the storage unit internally and ensures its continuous operation and has up to 80TB of storage.
Its design maximizes uninterrupted operation in the event of failures by implementing hardware redundancy in its components and RAID 5 storage configuration, making it ideal for mission-critical video surveillance operations.
As the recording needs are different in each project and in each customer, using cameras of higher or lower resolution, having to record for longer or shorter periods of time, continuously or by events, all SCATI VISION recorders allow configurable storage with disks specifically manufactured for use in video surveillance. In addition, they are part of a fully scalable solution and are designed to work with any ONVIF camera.
The K series devices use H.265 compression algorithms, which allows the images to be stored in less storage (up to 40% less compared to other manufacturers using H.264) and the transmission of images over the network can be done in a much lighter and smoother way.
Like all VISION SUITE video recorders, the K series incorporates functionalities that allow continuous monitoring of their health and operation and, in the event that a failure is detected, to notify technical alarms; and they are also capable of simultaneously serving multiple clients and limiting the transmission of information according to the available bandwidth.
SCATI confirms that all its products and systems comply with the requirements of the US NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) and are 100% compliant.
SCATI also declares, by means of the CE marking (Conformité Européenne) of the European Union, that its products comply with the minimum safety requirements set out in the applicable directives.
by Beatriz | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog, SCATI News, Uncategorized
CewTec joins the SCATI Partner Program
This alliance will make it possible to work on innovative video surveillance projects in Costa Rica.
Zaragoza, October 4, 2022
CewTec, a company specialized in offering information technology products and services focused on information security, joins the SCATI Partner Program. Both companies have reached a collaboration agreement to offer the best security solutions to their customers in Costa Rica.
By joining the SPP (SCATI Partner Program) and acquiring the category of Partner Azure, CewTec obtains the right to market SCATI’s products and solutions in Costa Rica under preferential conditions.
The SPP is a loyalty program through which SCATI makes available to its Partners a series of benefits derived from boosting the promotion and marketing of SCATI products, services and solutions.
“We chose the SCATI brand because we believe it offers innovative and robust solutions, which fit very well with certain business models that we want to implement in the Central American region”, says Kelly Suarez, Head of Market and Communication at CewTec y, she adds “CewTec is characterized by being a pioneer company in proposing to the market the tools that, in terms of safety and security, can be moore innovative. Now, with the addition of SCATI to our portfolio, we believe that we complete our proposal very well in areas that are increasingly a necessity to strengthen our customers’ platforms. We hope to become a key ally in the Central America and Caribbean region so that, working together, we canexperience quality growth in the region.”
“With SCATI’s Partner Program we want to strengthen and care for the relationship we have with our partners, who we consider a fundamental part of our business.” declares Iñigo Arbonies Setas, Key Account Manager Caribbean & Central America de SCATI.
by RaquelElias | Oct 13, 2022 | SCATI News
Samantha, originally from Brazil, studied Software Engineering.
She began her working life working in a hospital pharmacy where, after seeing the implementation of a system that eliminated the use of paper in the processes and improved staff productivity, it was clear to her that she would dedicate herself to the design of technology to improve processes and people’s daily lives.
For 7 years she worked in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of customized software solutions for clients in various sectors (medical, pharmaceutical, financial and logistics); a job she did while teaching at the university as a professor of Networks and Infrastructures.
For the last 4 years she has been living in Zaragoza where she has worked in the software quality area developing applications for several institutions such as: Government of Aragón, Prado Museum or Banco Santander Spain and France.
Samantha is part of the FENIX team as a tester and will be a fundamental part in the homologation of devices on the platform.
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