Safety Certainty security solutions UTC Fire & EMEA
02 UTC Fire & knows retail security businesses operate in complex conditions and face multiple, unique challenges. For one, they must protect their assets on display in relatively open areas with free public access, while also quickly adapting to changes in consumer preferences and market trends. ers also face challenges with regards to: competition, budgeting, staffing, stock levels, in- and outgoing cash flow and real-time marketing data. All of these opportunities need to be addressed, while at the same time, retailers are expected to provide a comfortable atmosphere for clientele.
Safety Certainty UTC Fire & protects many retailers and understands that no two are alike. Best-in-class technology offers the performance, reliability, portfolio range, integration levels and return on investment that retailers need. Solutions designed to meet retailers needs Bringing tailored solutions to customers is all about solving their specific problems. UTC Fire & uses technology as a vehicle to deliver the best possible solutions to problems while also taking budget constraints into account. Local support, global reach UTC Fire & EMEA is present in more than 30 countries and supports customers with strong, distinct knowledge of local approvals and guidelines, insurance and general market requirements in local languages. Committed to compliance and local regulations In response to an increasingly challenging regulatory environment, UTC Fire & ensures that its product range evolves accordingly in order to meet EN and local security approvals across Europe, Middle East and Africa. References UTC Fire & is the security partner of choice for many retailers and would be pleased to share a selection of its key references upon request. 03
04 Tailored security solutions from the front entrance to the loading docks UTC Fire & offers solutions tailored to all types of retailers: small outlets, convenience stores, fuel stations, supermarkets and outlet shopping malls. Moreover, the product offering can be used for specific areas including: the front entrance, point of sale, sales floor, warehouse, personnel entrance, cash room, site perimeter and the parking lot. security goes beyond reducing stock shrinkage, employee theft, shoplifting and providing life safety protection. Other priorities are to support process efficiency while keeping system interaction uncomplicated for the user. UTC Fire & offers integrated solutions based on innovative technology reducing costs and delivering peace of mind to retailers. Combining remote alarm reporting, alarm verification, video surveillance and system monitoring and management are key security and economic requirements. UTC Fire & s technology turns these requirements into reality. Recognition and identification by means of video surveillance is key in preventing and fighting crime. UTC Fire & s technology delivers clear, detailed images, even in challenging lighting conditions at loading docks or front entrances. Perimeter protection for fences, walls, windows and roofs requires a balanced combination of detection techniques. UTC Fire & offers strain sensitive cable combinable with long-range microwave, active or passive IR detection along fences, walls, on roofs and in open areas. UTC Fire & s fire detection systems deliver what building owners and security managers require: scalable and intelligent life safety technology that is simple and intuitive to operate, and that respects budget constraints.
Safety Certainty UTC Fire & s intelligent security platforms help reinforce entry/exit procedures. A security guard is only granted entry in case of an alarm and his access is limited to predefined areas. A dead man alarm is sent when he does not report-in or swipe his badge in a pre-defined manner. Fuel stations pose specific security and safety challenges. UTC Fire & offers a smart combination of intrusion and perimeter detection together with high quality video surveillance products. Additionally, state-of-the-art fire and gas detection is available, protecting both customers and employees at all times. and safety systems need to operate in an integrated fashion. For underground and covered parking lots, a combination of access control with fire and gas detection (LPG/CO) is available. Emergency exits require special attention as a balance must be found between security requirements and safety regulations. UTC Fire & s solutions offer special features such as: auto arming process, flexible programming to avoid unattended door opening and selective override of door detection. The point of sale is a critical risk area. UTC Fire & s video surveillance solutions are able to integrate with the cash register. The system captures transaction data in the video footage and is complemented with devices such as panic buttons or note detector clips to trigger silent alarms. UTC Fire & s intelligent security platforms protect personnel, customers and assets. Integrated intrusion detection and access control systems are fully programmable, support customized procedures and help to prevent hostile situations and to reduce shrinkage. UTC Fire & s superior detection technology delivers real solutions including long-range detection for large stores, 360 ceiling mounted detection to cope with changing store layout, and built-in anti-masking technology (IR or microwave). All of these are designed to alert security staff when necessary and to virtually eliminate unwanted alarms. Cash storage, management and transfer require a combination of solutions such as UTC Fire & s highly reliable vault detection and integrated security and access management with interlocking functionality between the vault room and the transit area. 05
06 Product breadth to meet every challenge Area involved Risks & challenges Fire / Gas Burglary Hold-up Vandalism Ram Raid Car theft Terrorism Fraud Illegal dumping Shoplifting Employee theft Entry / exit control Store perimeter Area perimeter Roof perimeter Parking Main store entrance Public store area Sensitive goods area Point of sale Employee entrance Back offices Loading docks Warehouse Cash handling room Emergency exits Fuel stations Video surveillance Through its TruVision and UltraView brands, UTC Fire & offers a full range of commercial and enterprise video surveillance solutions: digital recorders, RAID video recording units for locally distributed or centralised recording, PTZ dome cameras, indoor and outdoor cameras and all other accessories needed to build analogue, hybrid or full IP video solutions. Intrusion detection UTC Fire & s reputation for intrusion detection technology is unsurpassed. An extensive detection portfolio delivers precise and reliable intrusion detection and alarm reporting, even in difficult conditions. Transmission UTC Fire & s IFS product range offers a full portfolio of video, data and audio transmission solutions including single mode or multi-mode fiber network components, media converters, network switches and UTP communication devices. Access control UTC Fire & s access control portfolio ranges from hardware solutions embedded with intrusion detection to software solutions with integrated video, and is scalable from small to multi-site and multi network environments. Fire & gas detection UTC Fire & s fire detection product portfolio features state-of-the-art detection sensors and high quality alarm control systems, which can easily be integrated with each other. All fire detection solutions are prepared for extinguishing systems using water, foam or gas. management software, integration and centralization The integration of different technologies increases the effectiveness and the ease-of-use of UTC Fire & s security and life safety solutions. Integration is available at the level of the system itself or alternatively through hard or soft links with other retail-specific solutions.
Safety Certainty Product solutions Other Cash management Third party servicing Video surveillance Transmission Fire & gas detection Intrusion detection Access control management software Key management Perimeter detection Remote monitoring Evacuation systems Article surveillance System maintenance Guard services Key management UTC Fire & s key management solutions range from commercial mechanical key boxes for small business applications to high-end electronic systems such as TRACcess that provide audit trails and secure key storage solutions. Evacuation systems* Evacuating a building should proceed as quickly as possible and in a safe and controlled manner. UTC Fire & s fire detection panels support such an application through a wide range of sirens up till highend voice evacuation solutions. 07 Perimeter detection To detect intruders as early as possible, UTC Fire & supplies perimeter detection solutions including active IR barriers, passive IR or dual technology detectors, sensor cable and microwave barriers, all of which can be complemented by video surveillance with analytics to distinguish hostile situations from random movements. Remote monitoring Remote monitoring increases responsiveness to incidents and drives costs down. UTC Fire & offers security systems designed to meet specific monitoring needs, as well as MASterMind, a complete monitoring software platform. Article surveillance* Article surveillance solutions protect goods on open display, improving visibility for the retailer while providing data needed for successful shrinkage management. System maintenance* Failing equipment can be a major cost to businesses. That is why UTC Fire & products meet high quality standards, require low maintenance costs and support remote diagnostics and management. Guard services* Guard services combined with electronic security deliver a powerful response to security risks. UTC Fire & s solutions ensure flexible and efficient interaction with guard service procedures. * suppliers external to UTC Fire &
Safety Certainty www.utcfssecurityproducts.eu United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is a diversified company that provides a broad range of high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building systems industries. Its businesses include Carrier heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions; Hamilton Sundstrand aerospace and industrial systems; Otis elevators and escalators; Pratt & Whitney engines; Sikorsky helicopters; and UTC Fire & systems. The company also operates a central research organisation that pursues technologies for improving the performance, energy efficiency and cost of UTC products and processes. UTC is a member of the Fortune 50, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. UTC Fire & is a leading provider of fire safety and electronic security solutions that protect people, property, and assets the world over. Its employees share a commitment to help create safe and secure environments that allow people to live with certainty. With an extensive portfolio of products including fire detection, intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance, UTC Fire & is well-positioned to meet the needs of a broad range of customers. 2013 UTC Fire &. All rights reserved. Ref. 0827 EN