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Fire & Security Improving data-driven emergency responses A number of startups and initiatives have been working to enable emergency services with life-saving building data and connected equipment. In the smart burning building, sensors know where everyone is, the potential escape routes and potentially even where the fire is hottest and much more information that would revolutionize the job of a firefighter. One firm is leading the way, RapidSOS, who develop smart buildings software for public safety agencies, connected device app companies. Click here to read more about data firms working on data-driven emergency response equipment (Memoori) 14/10/2019 Why growth is expected of facial recognition systems Authentification by way of facial recognition has become more widespread, with deployment seen in various projects across the world. With this, increasing demands are expected to drive the global facial authentification systems market, which is forecasted to experience double-digit growth over the next few years. Among the different types of biometrics used in access control and identity management, such as fingerprint and iris scan, facial recognition has become a more common way to authenticate people as they gain physical or logical access. Click here to read more about the expected increase of facial recognition systems (asmag) 18/10/2019 ISO releases world-first ORS fire standard Installing ORS oxygen reduction systems that reduce the spread of fires, can be complex and requires in-depth knowledge of the space being protected, how it is being used and by whom. There are currently various national standards and technical guidelines in place (mainly in Europe) but an internationally agreed set of requirements for quality, safety and performance have been missing, until now. Click here to read more about the world-first ORS fire standard (SecurityWorldMarket) 10/10/2019 How to combat cybersecurity issues in video surveillance Among users of video, surveillance cybersecurity has emerged as a major issue, moving from analog systems of the past to IP. Research by IHS Markit points out a total of 70 percent of all security cameras shipped in 2018 were network cameras, whilst global shipments of HD CCTV cameras, also known as analog HD cameras, fell in 2018. As with all networkable devices, the camera and NVR are subject to cybersecurity issues, and there are several factors that make surveillance systems vulnerable, many of them linked to poor cyber health of the network. Click here to read more about how to combat cybersecurity issues in video surveillance (asmag) 10/10/2019 Lighting Study finds Blue LED lighting increases ageing A study has found that prolonged exposure to blue light, such as LED lighting devices such as mobile phones could be affecting longevity, even if it's not shining in your eyes, new research shows. A study by Oregan State University suggests that the blue wavelengths produced by LEDs damage cells in the brain as well as retinas. The work was published in the journal Aging and Mechanisms of Disease Today, and involved testing the effects of light on the common fruit fly. Click here to read more about the effect of LED lighting on ageing (LUX review) 21/10/2019 The sun-like future of human-centric lighting Seoul Semiconductor has long promoted it's SunLike LED series as a pioneering technology in the human-centric lighting (HCL) space. In this emerging market still fighting to justify the science behind its concept, the SunLike series has become a growing success story in numerous applications. Europe sales Vice President of Seoul Semiconductor states “As the paradigm of lighting shifts to human-centric lighting, there is an increasing demand for healthy light sources for people who spend a lot of time indoors.” Click here to read more about the sun-like future of human-centric lighting (Memoori) 11/10/2019 Private plane lighting to reduce jet lag of super-rich Private aeroplane maker Gulfstream has said that the next generation of planes are set to feature 'the most advanced circadian lighting system in aviation'. The lighting in the £58 million flagship G700 will recreate sunrise and sunset through thousands of white and amber LEDs 'gently coaxing' it's high net worth passengers into their new time zone. With the aim of 'greatly reducing the physical impact of travelling halfway around the world non-stop'. Click here to read more about private plane lighting set to reduce jet lag (LUX review) 28/10/2019 IoT Demanding smart business models for the Future of IoT According to Willam Ruh, Digital CEO of international property and infrastructure group LendLease, Technology providers are yet to offer a single, tailored system that combines building automation, management and integration functions. Lendlease wants to evolve, keen to raise the level of digital infrastructure in its properties through energy, water and waste sensors, smart surveillance and lighting, and parking/charging systems, as well as better in-building mobile coverage. Click here to read more about Demanding smart business models for the future of IoT (Memoori) 28/10/2019 Chinese AI unicorns target smart cities & public security According to research company, Memoori, in a bid to be at the forefront of the technology, China is pouring billions of dollars into companies that are researching AI technology, with video analytics and IoT platforms for smart cities being two of the prime applications. Memoori estimates that China accounts for approx. 31% of global physical security revenues. Click here to to read more about Chinese AI unicorns targeting smart cities and public security (Security World Market) 31/10/2019 Industry Events Meet us at Security Twenty 19 London! The Eligo tour bus is not ready for a rest just yet – next month we are exhibiting at the last Security Twenty of 2019, taking place in London! Set in the convenient location of the Park Inn Hotel in Heathrow on 7 November 2019, the Conference will bring together top security industry speakers and is supported by a large exhibition of cutting edge security products and services. We’re excited to be exhibiting again at Security Twenty 19 discussing current activities and providing our insight into the Security & Fire recruitment market. A Security TWENTY 19 London we will be raising funds for Child Victims of Crime who are solely focused on supporting children, young people and families who are victims of serious crime. Are you attending too? Let us know so we can meet up! Read more & register for free here The shortlist for the 2019 Lux Awards announced The Lux Awards 2019 shortlist has been announced and this year the list features a whole host of impressive projects and inventive new technology. A team of expert judges – including experienced specifiers and end-users of lighting - have considered the projects entered, visited the sites, spoken to the key people, and whittled down the list to just those schemes that they believe have a shot at winning a coveted Lux Award trophy. The Lux Awards will take place on the 14th November at the Hilton, Park Lane. Read more and book your tickets for the event here (Lux Review) Eligo blog of the month My experience of mental health at work (and how you can help at your workplace) Daily life and work stress can take its toll on our mental health and admitting that you are struggling and suffering with a mental health issue is most definitely a difficult step to take. Eligoid Karolina writes a candid experience of her mental health at work along with some tips for how you can help promote good mental health at work. Read all about it here Our monthly building services news update regularly features supplier news, product launches, events, our own articles, and much more. Check back each week to catch up on the industry news affecting the Fire, Security, Lighting sectors. Eligo Fire & Security are a leading Fire & Security recruitment agency specialising in jobs and recruitment across the sector. Companies we work with include major distributors, installers, manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end users. Take a look at our company page to find out more. If you have a news article you would like featured in our industry news or would like to work with Eligo Fire & Security to product content please do not hesitate to get in touch. If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter straight to your inbox, then sign up below! Form ID:4640

In our July Building Services news update, we cover the predicted growth of facial recognition market, #Together4FireSafety campaign, what Brexit means for Lighting Designers and Smart home products that are most worth your time. ​ Fire & Security Mobile phones as part of Access Control future 94% of European large businesses are issuing their workers with some sort of connected mobile device, yet mobile phones are actually under-utilised when it comes to building security and access management. Evolving technologies now enable us to manage access rights via mobile phone apps, open a door with a virtual key credential, and much more. It's all because a mobile phone is so well adapted to controlling access at the workplace. It is convenient, secure and flexible. Recent analyst report suggested as many as 20% of organisations would use smartphones for access, in place of plastic smart-cards, by 2020. The move to mobile access control seems inevitable. Read more here (Security World Market, 09/07/2019) Boosting your home security More and more, home security has become a concern amid burglaries and other criminal activities, rendering security devices and systems more critical than ever. “Criminals tend to search for properties they believe are easy targets", however, you don’t have to be an easy target as there are some precautions you can take to help prevent your property from being burglarized. Security cameras are a good place to start and act as a great deterrent when placed in strategic visible locations. Other home security systems recommended by industry specialists are glass break sensors, motion floodlight and digital communicators. Read more here (asmag.com, 11/07/2019) #Together4FireSafety campaign backed by 21 countries In total 37 newly elected MEPs pledged to support the campaign’s goal of improving fire safety in buildings across the bloc during their five-year parliamentary term. The #Together4FireSafety campaign was launched in the European Parliament in February by Fire Safe Europe, whose members include researchers, firefighters, European associations and manufacturers of fire protection products. The campaign urged MEP candidates to work in concert with the construction industry, architects, fire safety engineers, firefighters and building owners. Some 98 MEP candidates signed the pledge and 38 other stakeholders supported the campaign. 11 die in fires and 190 people are hospitalised every day across Europe. Fire-related losses cost 1% of global GDP per year and fires pollute air, soil and water supplies. Read more here (IFSEC Global, 18/07/2019) Facial recognition market is booming According to the latest report by Marketsandmarkets, the facial recognition market is expected to grow from USD 3.2 billion in 2019 to USD 7.0 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 16.6%. Growth in surveillance, increases in government deployment, and an increase in the use of applications in numerous industry sectors are the major forces driving this market. Among application areas, the law enforcement segment is predicted to hold the largest market size during the forecast period. North America is expected to hold the largest market size, as it is a technologically advanced region, with a high number of early adopters. Read more here (Security World Market, 11/07/2019) Lighting Scientists discovered a way of making OLEDs more efficient A team of scientists has discovered a means of producing organic LEDs (OLEDs) that demonstrate high luminosity at lower voltages. The findings, published today in the scientific journal Nature Communications, could lay the groundwork for efficient high-performance OLED devices in the future and may change future approaches to organic semiconductor technology. "If these OLEDs were used in a smartphone display, the brightness of the screen would draw less power from the battery. Not only would this extend the phone’s battery life, we expect that this lower operational power could also maximise the operational lifespan of the OLED, but we will conduct further experiments to confirm this." Read more here (LuxReview, 22/07/2019) Brexit - what does it mean for Lighting Designers? Lighting designers often work beyond the borders of their own countries and the possible outcome of either a Withdrawal Agreement or a “No-Deal Brexit” would have impacts on members of our community in a variety of ways including trade in goods and services, access to the labor market and freedom of establishment, and regulatory alignment. In a survey from 2016, Arc Magazine calculated that export of services of lighting designers from the UK to the EU amounts 200 million EUR and estimated that any restrictions in labor and freedom of movement for persons from the EU would directly affect roughly one-quarter of the employees they represent in the UK. Read more here (IALD, UK, 02/07/2019) LED lighting in space Performance In Lighting and an Italian aerospace engineering company, Argotec, have partnered to develop scientific research aimed at experimenting with a highly innovative LED lighting system in space. They provided a highly specialised team capable of studying technical, physical and thermal parameters able to meet quality standards in orbit. The direction undertaken by Performance In Lighting is supported by a series of related activities that combine the scientific aspect with the educational and social cultural diffusion that has always attested to the Group’s spirit, vividly oriented towards all types of virtuous collaboration in the social area. Read more here (Arc Magazine, 19/07/2019) IoT Smart home products that are most worth your time If you've already started connecting the various devices and fixtures around your home, you'll know that there are a lot of ways to approach the problem. You might just want one device to solve a particular issue, like a smart plug to add some automation to a lamp. You might also be invested in an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant-powered smart speaker, or maybe you're one of the rarer breeds of Siri and Apple HomeKit adherents. Industry soecialists put together a list of the best product in each smart home sub-category, from the best smart thermostat to the best smart lighting kit, regardless of which voice platforms it works with. Read more here (CNet, 29/07/2019) An attempt to close an expanding IoT skills gap The Internet of Things Community (IoT Community) has partnered with CertNexus, a global provider of certifications for IT, business, and security professionals, in order to attempt to close global industry skills gap. Both companies have reached an agreement that provides the industry workshops and other training solutions to the Certified Internet of Things Practitioner (CIoTP), the only ANSI/ISO 17204-accredited IoT certification in the world. As per the agreement, the IoT Community will have members access to CertNexus’ certifications and micro-credential through virtual classes, access to digital books and virtual labs, and sit for CertNexus exams. Read more here (IoT News, 26/07/2019) Global Smart Factory Market's growth According to the latest report by Global Market Insights, Inc, Global Smart Factory Market is expected to grow from its current market value of more than $75 billion (€66 billion) to over $155 billion (€138 billion) by 2025. The market is driven by the growing demand for intelligent industrial solutions that organise output and save huge labor & operational costs. These factories are digitally advanced & connected facilities that enhance the manufacturing performance along with replacing human workers in a variety of operations. Read more here (IoT Now, 10/07/2019) Eligo Blog of the Month 6 reasons why it's time to change your commuting direction If you grew up in London, it probably feels like a lifetime that you’ve spent navigating cancellations, body odour, and giving up any sort of hope of a seat. If not, you probably moved to the big smoke bright-eyed, excited by the opportunity to grab a quick read of your book on that famous London establishment; the tube. Who’d have known that a couple of years down the line you’d be staring across the platform at the same people every day, readying yourself to be packed like tinned sardines, inevitably about to spill your lukewarm coffee, barely uttering signs of a sigh as delays are announced; it now feels like a lifetime for you too right? Commuting into the city sucks. Even more so in the Summer. *** Our monthly building services news update regularly features supplier news, product launches, events, our own articles, and much more. Check back each week to catch up on the industry news affecting the Fire, Security, Lighting sectors. Eligo Fire & Security are a leading Fire & Security recruitment agency specialising in jobs and recruitment across the sector. Companies we work with include major distributors, installers, manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end users. Take a look at our company page to find out more. If you have a news article you would like featured in our industry news or would like to work with Eligo Fire & Security to product content please do not hesitate to get in touch.

In our April Building Services news update, we cover the predicted growth of the access control market, firefighting robot that helped to save Notre Dame and increase in drones intrusions into UK airports. In lighting news, hotels that are introducing a wake-up call using lighting and more. ​ Fire & Security Access Control market is booming A new research report by Marketsandmarkets predicts that the access control market will grow from $7.5 billion in 2018 to $12.1 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 8.24%. The market's growth is attributed to the high adoption of access control solutions inline with increasing crime rates globally; technological advancements and deployment of wireless technology in security systems; and adoption of IoT-based security systems with cloud computing platforms. Read more here (Global security Market, 15/04/2019) Firefighting robot helped to save Notre Dame French robotics manufacturer created the 1,100-pound Colossus robot, which is waterproof, fireproof, and resistant to thermal radiation. When soaring temperatures and a roof on the brink of collapse made it too dangerous for humans to continue battling the Notre Dame blaze on the 15th of April, the Paris Fire Brigade called in a firefighting robot. Firefighters can equip the robot with a variety of tools, including the water canon that the French firefighters used to blast the Notre Dame fire with more than 660 gallons of water per minute. Read more here (Futurism, 18/04/2019) Illegal drones intrusions into UK airports increased by over 30% The report published by the UK Airprox Board (UKAB) reveals there were 125 dangerous encounters between aircraft and drones recorded in 2018, compared to 93 and 71 in 2017 and 2016 respectively. 39 of them took place at London Heathrow, the UK’s largest and busiest airport.“A drone coming into contact with an airliner or helicopter could prove disastrous; we have invested significantly over the years to enhance our capabilities to detect and deter drones at the airport". Read more here (IFSEC Global, 11/04/2019) Euralarm harmonising fire standards Euralarm has welcomed a recent announcement from the European Commission of an “implementing decision” concerning harmonised standards for the Construction Products, which includes the long-awaited citation of two core Fire Detections standards hence confirming them as harmonised standards under the Construction Product Regulations (CPR). This announcement closes off the first step in a strategic plan which has evolved out of cooperation between CPR stakeholders (represented by CEN/TC72 and Euralarm), CEN-CENELEC Management and the European Commission. Read more here (Global security Market, 20/04/2019) School access control - safety over the budget A report from Teaching Times suggests almost half of UK schools experienced technology theft in the last three years. Better security and access management in schools is, of course, the solution. But challenges persist. Doors in schools perform many different roles: some handle high traffic (the main entrance), while others see little daily use. Most school managers are non-technical; they may want to embrace new technology but do not know exactly where to turn. The wrong system could demand time-consuming administration. And, of course, budgeting looms over every decision. Read more here ​(Global security Market, 14/04/2019) Lighting A turning point in the Lighting Industry The lighting industry may be more than 100 years old but it has faced somewhat of an identity crisis in recent years. The cyber physical revolution has thrust the lighting industry into the center of a movement that is reshaping our built environment, opening up new lighting opportunities but also new opportunities for lighting firms beyond illumination. “Lighting is positioning itself at the heart of all these changes in the building sector, due in large part to the pervasiveness of electric light throughout the building and urban environment. Within the lighting sector; M&A, divestment and several disruptive start-ups have shaken up this rapidly developing industry,” Read more here (Memoori, 10/04/2019) Light at night disturbing our sleep According to the latest research by the Lighting Research Center, the amount of light at night — light levels plus duration — can potentially disturb sleep much more than can blue spectrum in the light. The findings marked the second time in a year that the group has downplayed the detrimental sleep effects of blue compared to other factors, such as brightness. The study might call into question the growing commercial trend of toning down blue frequencies at night, which is often part of vendors’ so-called “circadian lighting” or “human-centric lighting” schemes. Read more here (LED Magazine, 15/04/2019) A hotel has introduced a wake-up call - using lighting Guests at the Retreat in Iceland can book a ‘natural wake up’ call in the morning along with their daily newspaper and breakfast. At the time indicated by the guest, a five-minute-long dynamic light cycle is activated, which shifts the light intensity from 0% to 90% and from amber to a colour temperature of 5600K, to ensure that guests are woken up gently and gradually, not by a sound, but by light. The upmarket venue has also installed dynamic white lighting to allow guests to manage their own lighting requirements. Read more here (LuxReview, 18/04/2019) UK dairy farmers boost milk production with lighting A farmer in Cornwall estimates that his investment in new lights has increased yield by 2,000 litres per cow lactation period, an increase of a fifth over average. Milking cows exposed to 16 to 18 hours of light with a brightness of at least 160-200 lux followed by six to eight hours of darkness have consistently increased their milk yield. As in humans, light hitting the eye of the cow sends a signal to suppress the release of the hormone melatonin. Decreased amount of melatonin in the cow, increases the production of IGF-1, which increases milk production. Read more here (LuxReview, 09/04/2019) IoT IoT Security Market expected to reach over $35 billion by 2023 According to the latest report by Marketsandmarkets, the global Internet of Things (IoT) security market is expected to grow from $8.2 billion in 2018 to $35.2 billion by 2023, at a CAGR) of 33.7% during the forecast period. Major factors driving the growth of the market are the increasing number of ransomware attacks on IoT devices across the globe, growing IoT security regulations, and rising security concerns over critical infrastructures. The researchers suggest that the solutions segment will account for the highest market share during the forecast period. Read more here (Global security Market, 18/04/2019) IoT - its common security issues and solutions With the proliferation of connected devices under IoT, cybersecurity risks have also increased. Making devices secure against IoT security issues, therefore, will become a key differentiator for manufacturers. “IoT security issues have been growing in the past few years as it becomes increasingly apparent that IoT devices are, by their very nature, unsafe; This is primarily because these devices tend to be cheap, throwaway items that would not have become so popular so quickly if they were more expensive. One of the things that keep their cost down is little-to-no investment in making them secure.” Read more here (A&S Mag) IoT cloud platforms & smart building relationship These studies have helped develop our understanding of IoT cloud platforms, their features, implementation processes, and cost, creating a body of information that could be used to select the most appropriate service provider. However, there is still a significant lack of technical understanding on the buyers’ side of the cloud service – smart building relationship. A method of comparison is needed that factors in cost, service, and implementation, then provides straightforward results that decision-makers can apply to their unique buildings. Read more here (Memoori, 01/04/2019) Industry Events The World’s Largest Internet of Things Conference Series The IoT Tech Expo Global event in London brought together key industries from across the globe for 2 days of top-level content and discussion. Exploring the latest innovations within the Internet of Things and covering the impact it has on many industries including Manufacturing, Transport, Supply Chain, Insurance, Logistics, Government, Energy and Automotive, this conference was not to be missed. Key topics examined included: edge computing, IoT connectivity solutions, industry 4.0 & 5.0, facilities management and buildings automation and more. Read more here (IoT Tech Expo World Series, 26/04/2019) FIREX 2019 seminar programme FIREX International returns to ExCeL London on 18-20 June 2019 with a packed agenda of timely, informative and entertaining seminars, presentations, case studies and educational sessions. Hosted in the dedicated Expertise and Guidance Theatre, this comprehensive programme is rich with sessions covering tall building safety, passive fire protection, case studies, compliance after Brexit and more. The agenda is designed to help fire safety professionals enhance their knowledge, engage with fire thought leadership and stay up-to-date on the critical trends, products and legislation shaping the sector. Read more here (IFSEC Global, 04/04/2019) Eligo articles this month Tips to reduce stress at work With April being Stress Awareness Month it’s a better time than any to promote mental health in the workplace. And with news that the economic and social cost of mental health problems in the UK amounts to more than £100bn every year and with around 70m work days lost due to sickness absence, companies can’t afford to ignore mental health issues in the workplace! *** Our monthly building services news update regularly features supplier news, product launches, events, our own articles, and much more. Check back each week to catch up on the industry news affecting the Fire, Security, Lighting sectors. Eligo Fire & Security are a leading Fire & Security recruitment agency specialising in jobs and recruitment across the sector. Companies we work with include major distributors, installers, manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end users. Take a look at our company page to find out more. If you have a news article you would like featured in our industry news or would like to work with Eligo Fire & Security to product content please do not hesitate to get in touch.