U.K. approves Honeywell analytics product

Honeywell’s new Active Alert v4.7 video analytics solution has been approved as an i-LIDS system by the U.K. Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB). The HOSDB confirmed Active Alert as an Imagery Library for Intelligent Detection Systems, or i-LIDS, approved system, both as a primary detection system for operational alert use and as an approved event based recording system for sterile zone monitoring applications.

Info4 Security’s Anthony Hildebrand writes that Active Alert v4.7 is therefore now approved for government use in applications for perimeter detection and protection across critical infrastructure facilities.

i-LIDS is the U.K. government’s benchmark standard for video analytics technology and is awarded to security products evaluated against stringent criteria specified by HOSDB in the development of video based detection systems for government use. Of particular note is the achievement of “primary detection system” classification, meaning Active Alert v4.7 has been certified for use as a standalone security system in sterile zones without the requirement of a secondary system to act as back-up, illustrating the quality and reliability of the product.

The term “sterile zone” refers to an area adjacent to the perimeter boundary of a site where the presence of an object could signify intent to attack the boundary.

“In these areas, Honeywell’s Active Alert v4.7 provides a cost effective solution to traditional perimeter protection methods such as beams and fencing whilst also offering improved flexibility and functionality through its advanced analytics technology,” a statement from Honeywell said. “To receive i-LIDS classification is an exceptional achievement for any security product,” said Jeremy Kimber, EMEA channel marketing leader at Honeywell Systems Group.

“The annual evaluation process conducted by HOSDB tests security products against a high standard and this classification is testament to the quality and capability of Active Alert v4.7.”

Active Alert v4.7 is the latest version of Honeywell’s Active Alert video analytics solution which can automatically detect, analyze, track, and classify the behaviour of people, objects, and vehicles as they move through a scene, alerting operators to anything suspicious and allowing them to respond faster.