More features to 2.5 introduced with update 2.51

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CHANGES SECURITHOR 2.5.0 => 2.5.1

DT42GB for Guard Booths:

  • HGB hosting for service is available for granular notification to account holders. Include email, push notification, arm/disarm/test schedule. With control by Securithor’s web operator.
  • new app to interface with DT42 with notification of incoming signals
  • better handling of push notifications to guard staff
  • note taking per event with images/files/video upload (add-on service)
  • filtering for notifications to guards to selected users
  • filtering of notifications to guards per alarm code (selective sending)
  • HGB service is available for granular notification to account holders. Include email, push notification, arm/disarm/test schedule. With control by Securithor’s web operator.
  • choosable delay to web interface timeout

STReceiver:

  • improved TLC wildcards support (parsing SMS into alarms)
  • improved live reception log in the main window from text-based to grid for better performance and clarity
  • added IvanGPRS (serial) and Teletek Ajax (tcp_
  • patch for random crash on io error when downloading Crow image and NAS not available
  • improved Surgard parsing

STVideo* (part of CAM+ module at the moment)

  • added new EPCOM e-series: direct connection and through EPCOM p2p serve
  • external executables improvements
  • HPC improvements including X64
  • added new TVT x64 SDK (direct and p2p connections)
  • added HTTP listener for image retrieval to STC

MVP* Map View and Plans module: Live Map and Plan Editor

  • several performance enhancements for memory management
  • saving flipped images
  • showing panic alarms on the map with location of the bearer when known (new yellow markers)
  • location of the nearest guard showing on the Panic alarm card
  • allowing users to select the quality and size of picture exports

SECURITHOR

  • added EPCOM e-series in camera listing
  • added EPCOM AX compatibility through HPC
  • added licensing for Hikvision bundle
  • improvements to the MCB and SECURITHOR interaction
  • zone camera selection not showing channels when on a different partition
  • added exception when processing alarm with fog device that is no longer available
  • sip call can now be closed when made from account management
  • improvements to sending push notifications and queue management
  • added feature to change font and size in securithor settings
  • added plan image size and quality for exports
  • added option to delete push queue in STNet
  • resetting filters for alarm processing events history on new alarm
  • forcing multi-line comments for traffic for cases where the client’s workspace is reverted

VERIFICATHOR*

  • new Android and iOS apps for compatibility with iOS17 and Android 14
  • minor changes to the graphic layout to adapt for new iOS17
  • improvement to the handling of signal floods when too many notifications are received from alarm system or video detection
  • changes to translations in several languages.*Product developed by tech partner P1

MCDI is moving in April

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MCDI’s SECURITHOR TEAM  will be moving to a new building on April 20th 2022.

SECURITHOR support will maintain services as usual. Your support plan contacts remain the same via Skype, WhatsApp and emails.
Our SECURITHOR demos are still available minus some of the demo/camera equipments that will be re-installed in the new building by end of April.

MCDI hardware repair services will be off until we get the new workshop all ready.
Inspections and repairs should resume May 2nd 22.

Please note our new address and ensure all your shipments such as parts and repairs are addressed to

MCDI Security Products Inc. 
6556 Boul. Monk
Montréal QC H4E 3J1
CANADA
Still the same phone number: +514-481-1067
Our line in Spanish is still available at: +514.487.0441

Please double-check the address on your packages as a re-direction from our old site might add long delays and loss of package is always possible.

What’s new in SECURITHOR 2.31?

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We added quite a lot to SECURITHOR 2.31. More than 40 additions and changes were made since 2.30.

The lockdowns gave us time to work on several integrations. Big ones like AJAX Motioncam, DAHUA P2P, HIKVISION Hik-Proconnect and Hikvision AXPRO Panels. A new big module is available for 2.31 in cooperation with our Technology partner Cegitec:  MVP Map View and Plans.
This new module shows sites on a map and their incoming alarm signals. Plus real-time arm/disarm status per site.  From the map, clicking on a site gives you access to stored plans for this account/partition. A plan editor is available in account management to store plans and images. Special prices during the introduction phase.
Consult your MCDI contact or Cegitec.com to know if this solution works for your SECURITHOR.Updates are available as part of yearly support plans.
Several features are available as add-on modules for any SECURITHOR

Main additions in SECURITHOR 2.31:
.Added WhatsApp message delivery with Messagebird (WhatsApp add-on module).
.Added MVP Map View and Plans for visualization on map of alarms and sites status.
.Additions in 2-way Control module (2WC)
.Added remote activation of AJAX Hub for arm/disarm home from Alarm Processing Window.
.Added remote stay mode for M2M Services.
.Added arm/disarm/stay controls for HIKVISION AXPRO panel (requires Hik-Proconnect in CAM+ module)
.Added remote activation of HIKVISION AXPRO from Alarm Processing Windows. Arm/Disarm and Stay are available to the operator.
.Added controls of wifi relay i/o (requires Hik-Proconnect and CAM+ module)
.Added EBS alarm reception + remote arm, disarm through OSM (CAM+) and 2WC modules.
.Added remote arm/disarm/output relay control for Hikvision AXPRO. Works with wifi relay as well (2WC module)

MVP Map View and Plans
.Includes 2 parts: Live Map for viewing alarms + sites arm/disarm status. And a Plan Editor in each account.
.Alarm processing is accessible from Live Map as well as Plan store
.Plans added in accounts are accessible from Live Map.
.Images can be imported in Plan Editor e.g. floor plans, aerial views, site pictures.
.Each image can be tagged with icons indicating key elements such as door contacts, detector location, emergency signs, fire extinguishers, etc…
.Zones from the account can be placed in plan and the perimeter of the zone can be drawn on the image.
.Special drawing to indicate other zones or perimeter elements not linked to account zones.
.Camera placement can be indicated on images as well as coverage of the cameras.

The VERIFICATHOR Service: Push Notification and Verification
.Added panic button user right for Verificathor 2 way in Account management>Contact list>Users (soon in Verificathor app)
.Added push notification responder selection in Account management>Alarm Codes>Push Notification
.Added push reception comment to the event indicating if the push was received by the app
.Added push confirmation/cancellation of the event in alarm event journal (through operator comments)
.Added push notification connection and sending status to STNet and Securithor
.Added interface to customize Welcome Message to  Push Notification system.
.Added a button in account management>Contacts>Users to send invite and credentials to Push Notification systems.

CAM+  Premium Camera Module
.Added Dahua p2p in CAM+ (as courtesy).
.Update of Hikvision direct connection SDK.
.Update of Dahua direct connection SDK.
.Changed behaviour for Hik-connect crash when device doesn’t exist.
.Rework of camera reference images of CAM+. Feature included in various brands including Hik-Proconnect.
.Workaround for a conflict between Hikvision Hik-Connect and Hik-Proconnect when using both.

SECURITHOR
.Added ST HCP Receiver to receive events from Hikvision AXPRO panel and Hik-Proconnect (in ISUP Format)
.Default city is now identified as bold and italic
.Deadman feature rework (relocated outside of ST)
.Added traffic limiter slider bar to help performance in high volume environments
.Added push notification connection and sending status to STNet and Securithor
.Changes to group filters.
.Timing change to prevent area service order freeze.
.Tuning of guard round schedules in account management
.improvement to the test mode in Weboperator/Securithor.

ST IMPORTER TOOL
.Big rework of the Data importer: more data can be added to the master xls file
.Importer works on existing database to make batch changes.
.Assignation of an existing alarm code template to account or group of accounts via Importer application.
.Assignation of an external XLS template to account or group of accounts in File importer.

STNET
.Added group messaging tool for direct emails, SMS, and Push Notifications. It sends a ‘free text’ message to a subscriber or group, including WhatsApp (multiple add-ons required)
.Change to APS X provisioning, now with 6 characters for account numbers.
.Allowing APS X provisioning outside STNet
.New user interface for APS in order to see all features in one view.
.Changes to licensing for Maps, Geocoding, Reverse Geocoding.
.Several features require license update in 2.3.1 such as MVP, Whatsapp, and CAM+.

STRECEIVER
.Added support for Panic alert with geolocation from PIMA Link App.
.Added support for Panic alert with geolocation from AJAX app.
.Improved STReceiver service watchdog to handle multiple running STReceivers.
.Supporting comment tag ^ used for partition in SIA protocol.
.Supporting function/extended blocks in SIA DC-09 from DT42 in both mlr2 and mlr2000 formats.
.Listening to ports only after connected to the database as opposed to as soon as STreceiver is open to prevent losing signals.
.Added support for Zeus SMS modem from Mars-Commerce.
.Changed component for listing incoming traffic which would freeze especially when very high volume of events.

STREPORTS 
.Change to filtering for installers

MCB Mission Control Board
.Indonesian and Malaysia languages were added in both MCB App and PCB operator interface.
.New MCB App version 2.31 available on PlayStore. Minimum Android is now 7.0
.Several changes for compliance with Android 12.
.Added alarm dispatch to teams/groups from SECURITHOR to MCB app.
.Creation of teams in PCB: several persons can be sent as a team in response to a Mission.
.Team leader and Team members notions added for groups
.In-app Electronic signatures for checkpoints of itineraries. Can make a person finger-sign on the phone.
.Notification of staff arrival 200M from location both in MCB APP and PCB Interface.
.Several reworks of the PCB user interface.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE IN 2.31:

  • Push notifications prior module requires a new set-up and old push notification (Alarm Station app) pre 2.30 will no longer work. Subscribers have to re-entered in new push system.
  • Updates to 2.31 are part of support coverage plans. Only Securithor 2.19 and over are eligible in current support plans.
    Contact MCDI for special arrangements if your Securithor is older than 2.19.
  • Minimum requirements for dispatch is now 1080p

REMINDERS

  • Minimum requirements: Win 10 pro, dotNet 4.6.2, 1080p display
  • Compatiblity to Windows 11 is verified.
  • Ensure the latest Windows updates are applied before attempting to install SECURITHOR 2.31
  • Always update SECURITHOR before MCB. Do not forget to update MCB afterwards.
  • It is recommended to use Windows 64 bit when using MVP or MCB.  A minimum of 16GB memory is recommended when using MVP.
  • A fast SSD (write speed over 500Mbps)  is recommended in all cases

Next planned version 2.32 for Q2 2022.

More for Mission Control Board

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MCB Mission Control board 1.2  brings BIG features: We added scans of QR Codes and NFC Tags for Checkpoints. Each time you send staff to visit a location, you can add this scan to confirm presence. Not only will you have the gps log confirmation, you will also have a second confirmation of presence with the scan of QR or NFC.
We also added the authorized Geofencing. This is a plus if you need to place staff for a mandate such as guarding a bank. With the geofencing you will know if they leave the premises. Contact us to schedule a demo of MCB and discuss how it can work for your mobile staff.
MCB is the perfect companion to SECURITHOR. You can track your mobile staff with the MCB app and dispatch response directly from SECURITHOR. Several features left you geofence staff, pair them to vehicles, or plan guard tours, delivery or pickup itineraries.
MCB is available as plug-in for SECURITHOR or as stand alone version MCB Go!

CHANGES MCB Mission Control Board 1.0 => 1.2


MCB Android app
  • Improvement to notification speed and readability.
  • App speed improved
  • Added some internal notifications for upload of report and attachments
  • Added link to maps to view restricted or authorized zone from notification.
  • New markers to show new mission or itinerary
  • Detection of authorized zone per guard with notification each 3 minutes if out of zone.
  • Disconnection detection
  • Scan of QRcode or NFC for checkpoints. (NFC requires compatible phone)
  • Improvements to detection routine
  • Added some detection and warning when location service is off
  • Tested compatibility with Android X on Google Phones


PCB (PC interface for MCB)

  • Faster response of interface (database and MCB Server improvements)
  • Various improvements to viewing of dashboard
  • Filtering options added in Dashboard
  • Major rework for checkpoint report emailing.
  • Geofencing of authorized perimeter, with schedule
  • Changes to report section to add a pdf report
  • Addition of tags (QR Code and NFC tags) to Checkpoints.
  • Dual role for staff: patrol and/or installer
  • Map and geocoding changed to location IQ MCDI account. Maps included with support coverage.
  • Layout improvement for notification tab.
  • Employee number is now unique.
  • Larger input field for SSN (Italian long values)
  • Exporting archive to pdf
  • Sending attachments with missions


TCB Android app (New)

New TCB Android app to send tag registgration/installation jobs for QRcode and NFC tags. 
PC side: lists and assigns jobs