Integrated Systems

Bosch at Essen

by Mark Rowe

Connectivity was stressed by Gert van Iperen, President of the Security Systems Division at the multi-national Bosch, speaking during the Essen show in September.

He made that point that in 2015, 75 percent of the seven billion people in the world will have an Internet connection and some 6.6 billion devices will be connected. And these numbers will continue to grow.

He said: “Connectivity is also having a huge impact on the security technology market. The switchover from “analogue” to IP is in full swing. For example, the proportion of IP video systems in the global market in 2011 was a little below 40 percent. By 2016, two-thirds of all camera systems will be IP-based.

The main reason for this is that IP offers significant advantages. This protocol enables safety and security systems to be tightly integrated. For instance, in the event of a fire alarm, it is possible to automatically display video footage of the affected area and floor plans. At the same time, the data from the access control system can indicate exactly how many people there are within this area. This enables a faster and more targeted response to incidents. Connected and integrated systems are also much more efficient to operate.
As IP is a universal protocol, it will also enable a simpler connectivity of systems that will go far beyond our own field. We are looking at the integration of domains here. Only the open IP architecture enables the integration of security systems with other domains from lighting and air conditioning to entirely new applications such as connected ‘smart cities.'”

He spoke also of the company’s Integration Partner Program (IPP), first presented at the previous Essen exhibition in 2012. “IPP enables us to support our partners in integrating Bosch products and systems even more simply and more comprehensively than ever before, whether for new solution concepts or existing installations. We have also turned IPP toward consultants, system integrators and end customers. For example, the program allows consultants and integrators to use all the innovative functions of Bosch products in combination with products from other manufacturers in a single comprehensive solution. IPP thus clarifies the logical orientation of Bosch toward open IP interfaces rather than closed, proprietary systems. To date, several thousand users have joined the IPP community and the number of partners is constantly growing. Partners include Genetec, Milestone Systems, OnSSI, Exacq Technologies, and Lenel. The program that began with IP video products is now being extended to include intrusion systems, access control, and management systems, and will in the future also serve fire detection and voice alarm systems.”

For the speech in full visit the Bosch website – http://www.bosch-presse.de/presseforum/details.htm?locale=en&txtID=6966

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