FFT Aura™ is a premium, medium range, highly sensitive fiber optic intrusion detection system that can be applied to both fence mounted and buried applications.   It is designed to detect intrusions on most types of fences, and can be covertly buried in the ground across open areas to detect footsteps or a combination of both.   It’s so flexible that the same technology can also detect intrusions along buried assets and in data cable infrastructures.

In addition it can cater for critical sites demanding hardened solutions that require continuous operation in the event of a damaged or cut sensor cable.

Key FFT Aura™ features include:

• * Sensitive enough to work on almost all fence types as well as covertly buried in the ground.  Users can even deploy both installation methods simultaneously with the one system
• * Pinpoints the precise location of events to within 6 meters (20 feet) or better
• * Advanced signal processing and event analysis minimizes nuisance alarms without compromising sensitivity
• * Powerful interfacing to a broad range of security management through the FFT CAMS™ graphical user interface including intuitive multilingual screens with true client/server configuration, GPS integration and GIS mapping
• * High resilience, high availability.  FFT Aura™  will continue to work up to the point of a sensor cable cut, or when configured bi-directionally, the sensor cable will continue to work to both sides of the cut point, providing full single cut protection
• * Quick and easy to install and maintain using regular single mode fiber optic cable as the sensor
• * Peace of mind with FFT’s global 24 month warranty backed up by their global network of offices providing after sales support in more than 50 countries.

FFT Aura™ is the latest addition to the FFT family of fiber optic intrusion detection systems, delivering the complete range of end-to-end PIDS solutions from the smallest to the largest, and now to the most demanding sites across the world

FFT Secure Point™ is ideal for the perimeter protection of utility substations, solar farms, storage yards, pumping stations and block valve sites to name a few.

Developed to exceed the performance of traditional 2 channel fiber optic zoned PIDS systems, the key features of FFT Secure Point™ include:

• * Improved sensitivity – achieved by using interferometric detection techniques rather than less sensitive ‘speckle pattern’ detection technology.  This enables FFT Secure Point™ to be used on almost all fence types and styles including chain link, welded mesh and palisade with the same high levels of detection and effectiveness
• * Low cost, low power, and a small form factor, with 2 independent zones per controller.  Each zone can be up to 500 meters or 1,600 feet long
• * Employs FFT’s advanced signal processing and intelligent algorithms to minimize environmental nuisance alarms
• * Designed for easy out-of-the box installation and setup by laptop with the free wizard configuration software
• * Powerful interfacing options – TCP/IP, USB, as well as traditional Form C contacts
• * Optional splice free installation of fiber optic cables
• * Simple replacement for existing fiber optic intrusion detection systems
• * Peace of mind with FFT’s global 24 month Manufacturer’s Warranty
• * Flexible installation options – can be configured with individual controllers housed in NEMA 4 enclosures in the field, or rack-mounted in a secure control room up to 10km (6 miles) from the perimeter, linked by an insensitive fiber optic lead-in cable

FFT Secure Point™ is the latest product to be added to the FFT family of fiber optics, delivering end-to-end PIDS solutions from the smallest to the largest sites across the world.

As is standard for all FFT products, FFT Secure Point™ incorporates advanced signal processing to control nuisance alarms; an optional FFT CAMS™ graphical user interface including intuitive multilingual screens with true client/server configuration and powerful interfacing to security management systems; plus FFT’s global network of offices to provide outstanding levels of after sales support to installations in more than 50 countries.

India’s development, rapid population growth and the increased security risks around the globe combine to present special challenges to the suppliers and operators responsible for protecting the critical national infrastructures.  The opening of the new office, strategically located at Gurgaon near both the Indira Gandhi International Airport and Cyber City, and within the technology centre of Delhi, signals FFT’s commitment to increasing awareness and knowledge of fibre optic based security solutions in the region.

FFT is no stranger to India.  The company has been active in many projects in recent years including the highly successful deployment of perimeter intrusion detection and pipeline protection systems at LNG and petrochemical plants.

FFT’s new office, managed by Mr. Sanjay Oberoi the newly appointed Country Manager for India, will house a full demo suite for Technical Training & Product Demonstrations along with local sales and technical support staff.

Mr. Oberoi, who has worked with both security systems and fibre optic products for many years in India, is familiar with the special challenges facing those responsible for security in the region and his expertise and experience will assist the company’s new and existing customers identify the best solution available.

Mr. Oberoi says that “Regardless of the application or solution selected, the most important item by far in any security plan is to actually have a plan, and secondly, to have a procedure in place for responding to an intrusion when it occurs.    There’s no doubt that the latest generation of detection products are far more advanced than their predecessors, resulting in quicker, cheaper and smarter protection of assets and critical infrastructures”.

FFT has a range of market leading intrusion detection solutions for perimeter and border fences, buried pipelines, and the physical protection of wide area network infrastructures.

The 110 page annual report was originally published in 2010 by designers and manufacturers of the world’s leading fibre optic intrusion detection technologies, Future Fibre Technologies, and has quickly become a ‘must-have’ resource for all forward-thinking security consultants and industry professionals.

Previous editions of Boundaries of Security received exceptional reviews from security experts including Ian Bergman, Government Liaison Manager at Dyesol Ltd, who said the report analyses complex and inter-related issues (technical, policy and human nature) in a very balanced and logical way, reflecting reality rather than hype.

“It touches on many subtleties in the area of perimeter protection, identifying strengths and weaknesses of the industries technologies very well in an obviously unbiased way,” he said.

The new 2012 edition has been updated to include the latest market research and emerging industry trends from IMS Research, best practice recommendations for designing effective perimeter security systems for infrastructure and high value asset protection, as well as examining the important role signal processing plays in intrusion detection.    It also features clear explanations of the latest intrusion detection technologies including C-OTDR Fibre Optics, Fiber Bragg Grating sensors, and Ground Based Radar systems.

Also added are whitepapers explaining the importance and operation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in processing raw alarm data to eliminate nuisance alarms, and how to go about selecting a perimeter intrusion detection technology, once again in easy to understand terminology.

Valued at $300, the 2012 Boundaries of Security report will be available for free for a limited time to qualified individuals at    www.fftsecurity.com/BoS_2012

Working with one of FFTs Global System Integration partners, this complex project is comprised of multiple perimeters totaling almost 50km.  The selected perimeter intrusion detection system was required to seamlessly integrate into existing 3rd party security systems, and had to operate in an environmentally demanding high security environment.    An all fiber optic solution from FFT was selected as the most appropriate to protect this prestigious and critical national transport infrastructure.

Commenting on the project award, FFTs Regional Director, Mr. Adam Wilding-Webb said: “The presence that FFT has in the Middle East coupled with the unrivalled local sales and technical support we offer to our customers and partners has enabled us to win projects such as this.   Combined with our advanced technology and flexible design approach, an all fiber solution from FFT represents the pinnacle in perimeter intrusion detection in today’s market.”

This most recent project comes off the back of several other significant FFT project wins recently in the Middle East including a 20km Sea Port perimeter project which utilizes the FFT Secure Fence system, an 18km Oil Refinery, and a 9km Offshore Gas Storage facility.

In each of these demanding projects the end users clearly recognized that a solution from FFT can cover up to 80km from a single location, requires no power in the field, is well proven in the harsh Middle Eastern environments, and can easily integrate with many advanced security management systems.   FFT has exceeded the expectations as to what can be achieved with a fiber optic based intrusion detection system.

This significant win cements FFT’s position as a key intrusion detection supplier to the state and federal Corrections market.

These installations include the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, a maximum security facility which houses multi-security-level offenders  with population of 2,000 adult men;  the David Wade Correctional Center, a special protection unit holds about 50 inmates of former prison officials, convicted ex-police officers, contract killers, pedophiles, and young people with life sentences;  the Forcht-Wade Correctional Center houses 700 inmates;  the Rayburn Correctional Center covers more than 1,025 acres and houses around 1,000 offenders;  the Phelps Correctional Center;  and the Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP), also known as Angola, and nicknamed the “Alcatraz of the South” – the largest maximum security prison in the United States with 5,000 inmates spread over its 18,000 acres (73 km²).

This was a rush order with tight deadlines and a 60-90 day completion window, requiring everyone at to work closely together to fulfill the delivery requirements and customer needs and expectations.   Special thanks go to FFT’s manufacturing and logistical operations, dispatch staff, and of course the onsite technical guys for their many long hours spent on these prison sites.

These Louisiana contracts come on top of a number of major wins recently by FFT in the U.S. Corrections Market, including state facilities in Texas and California, and a Federal Correctional Institute (FCI).

Installed on this site is a fully operational FFT Secure Fence™ perimeter intrusion detection system as well as FFT’s buried pipeline protection system.

“This demonstration facility makes it simpler and easier to provide a real ‘hands-on’ experience to our Middle East customers” says Mr. Adam Wilding-Webb, Manager of FFT’s Dubai office.

“We can demonstrate a real-world installation, plus monitor how the system reacts to different intrusion or attack scenarios, and how the systems handle nuisance alarms in the typical desert conditions of the region” he says.   “This is far more representative of the performance our Middle East customers can expect, rather than simply extrapolating simulations carried out in Europe or the USA for example”.

This facility highlights FFT’s commitment to the region, providing local sales and technical support to its partners and customers throughout the Middle East from its regional headquarters based in Dubai.

For further information on this, or to arrange a product demonstration, please contact Mr. Adam Wilding-Webb on +971 4 4345361 or email FFT_Info_MENA@fftsecurity.com

FFT and AYA International will be working in conjunction with ZTE Corporation, the prime contractor for the pipeline security and communications.

This is the first FFT pipeline security system installed in Iraq, meeting all of the current design and performance specifications, plus providing a cost-effective path for expansion in the future.

This latest win builds on FFT’s impressive record of success and global experience in protecting buried oil and gas pipelines against both deliberate and accidental damage.

The client recognised the advantages of the FFT fiber optic security solutions, and FFT’s global experience. The solution benefits include a simple to understand and use operator interface, ability to operate in harsh environments, flexibility in overall design, and local technical support capability through AYA International.

Find out how when Richard Mayhew, FFT European Business Development Manager, will reveal all at the 2011 Counter Terror Expo when he presents ‘Enhancing CCTV Security by Incorporating Perimeter Intrusion Detection’.

Where: Workshop Theatre 2

When: Thursday April 19th 2011

Time: 12:45pm – 1:05pm

Mr. Mayhew will cite practical real world examples to demonstrate how this improvement can be achieved, and the necessary steps that need to be taken to provide this enhancement to site security for high value assets and critical infrastructures.

This 20 minute presentation will be an invaluable source of information for security professionals and consultants. Mr. Mayhew, along with other FFT technical specialists, will be available to field further questions and provide information on FFT’s world leading fibre optic intrusion detection systems at stand number J30.

FFT technical specialists will be available to discuss the recently launched Android FFT CAMS™ alarm management application, which allows security personnel to instantly receive the location of an intrusion directly to an Android device, allowing them to react immediately in the field and assess the threat in real-time.

Click here for your FREE visitor’s registration to the show, valued at £50 plus VAT courtesy of FFT. For more information please contact FFT at info@fftsecurity.com.

FFT CAMS™ Mobile has been developed to provide instant alarm information from FFT CAMS™ directly to an Android phone or device. This mobile application displays the GPS location of an intrusion layered on to a satellite image of the protected site. This allows security personnel in the field or on the move to instantly receive the location of an intrusion, providing the ability to react immediately and assess the potential threat in real time. iPhone and Blackberry FFT CAMS mobile compatibility is scheduled for development, to ensure total coverage for all users.

The release of this mobile application coincides with the release of additional new features to the FFT CAMS™ software, including BOSCH VMS Integration, auto-zooming, improved zone configuration and the addition of RS-232 transport to Pelco ASCII devices.

FFT will showcase the mobile application as well as the FFT CAMS™ new features at the 2011 ISC West exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada this April 6^th – 8^th. FFT product specialists will be on hand to demonstrate the mobile application live at the show, and the benefits that this can provide security management and personnel.  

FFT CAMS™ interfaces with a broad range of intrusion detection systems and is the very latest in alarm management technology. This release further demonstrates FFT’s ongoing commitment to developing and enhancing its products to deliver optimal site protection and the fulfillment of customer requests and expectations.

For more information on FFT CAMS™ and FFT’s world leading fibre optic intrusion detection systems, please contact FFT at info@fftsecurity.com