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The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA®), an industry body comprised of stakeholders from all facets of the security, safety and building automation space, announces it has joined Euralarm, the association of European manufacturers, installers and service providers from the electronic fire safety and security industry. By joining the Security Section within Euralarm, OSSA will contribute valuable expertise in the domain of Internet of Things (IoT), while leveraging on Euralarm’s profound relationships in the European security and safety markets. Fire and security categories Founded in 1970, Euralarm represents the fire and security categories by providing leadership, advocacy and expertise for industry, market, policy makers and standards bodies. The European association aims to achieve fast and efficient standardization processes for the region and engages with European institutions on legislative and regulatory issues. Its Security Section represents the intrusion, access and video sector with a focus on surveillance. “Digital technology is transforming how we all connect with people, places and things – and this evolution offers big – literally life-saving – benefits and possibilities to the fire, security and safety space,” said Paul van der Zanden, General Director, Euralarm. Video security cameras The member companies that make up OSSA are some of today’s strongest innovators and leaders" “The member companies that make up OSSA are some of today’s strongest innovators and leaders within the video security and building technology categories. Sharing their collective expertise into programs we have in the works makes good sense as we together can lift up the same industries to benefit those we work hard to serve, save and protect.” Through OSSA, Alliance members work together to drive an open platform principle and philosophy to harmonize the security and safety marketplace and fuel innovation beyond the limits of a single organization. Founded in late 2018, members to date have made great strides in laying the foundation for IoT openness within the security and safety markets, starting with video security cameras. Video security devices Significant markers include the introduction of the OSSA common Technology Stack and two resulting specifications, the introduction of the first OSSA-inspired digital marketplace, and the newly unveiled ‘Driven by OSSA’ designation for the first commercially available video security devices based on the Alliance philosophy and purpose. “Our Alliance was founded to enhance trust and enable innovation and value for security industry stakeholders and customers, and along this journey toward an open ecosystem platform we’re always interested in combining efforts with fellow associations where there’s shared vision and synergy,” said Johan Jubbega, President, Open Security & Safety Alliance. “In cooperation with Euralarm, we can bring OSSA’s platform and IoT experience to other areas in the security and safety market and speed up innovation in the industry together.”

Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of stakeholders from all facets of the security, safety and building automation space, has announced joining Euralarm, the association of European manufacturers, installers and service providers from the electronic fire safety and security industry. By joining the Security Section within Euralarm, OSSA will contribute valuable expertise in the domain of Internet of Things (IoT), while leveraging on Euralarm’s profound relationships in the European security and safety markets. Achieving efficient standardization processes Founded in 1970, Euralarm represents the fire and security categories by providing leadership, advocacy and expertise for industry, market, policy makers and standards bodies. Euralarm aims to achieve fast and efficient standardization processes for the region Euralarm aims to achieve fast and efficient standardization processes for the region and engages with European institutions on legislative and regulatory issues. Its Security Section represents the fire safety, intrusion, access and video sector, with a focus on surveillance. Rise of digital technology “Digital technology is transforming how we all connect with people, places and things, and this evolution offers big, literally life-saving, benefits and possibilities to the fire, security and safety space,” said Paul van der Zanden, General Director at Euralarm. Paul adds, “The member companies that make up OSSA are some of today’s strongest innovators and leaders within the video security and building technology categories. Sharing their collective expertise into programs we have in the works makes good sense, as we together can lift up the same industries to benefit those we work hard to serve, save and protect.” An open platform principle and philosophy Through the Open Security & Safety Alliance, members work together to drive an open platform principle and philosophy to harmonize the security and safety marketplace, and fuel innovation beyond the limits of a single organization. Founded in late 2018, members to date have made great strides in laying the foundation for IoT openness within the security and safety markets, starting with video security cameras. OSSA-inspired digital marketplace Our Alliance was founded to enhance trust and enable innovation and value for security industry stakeholders" Significant markers include the introduction of the OSSA common Technology Stack and two resulting specifications, the introduction of the first OSSA-inspired digital marketplace and the newly unveiled ‘Driven by OSSA’ designation for the first commercially available video security devices, which is based on the Alliance philosophy and purpose. “Our Alliance was founded to enhance trust and enable innovation and value for security industry stakeholders and customers, and along this journey toward an open ecosystem platform we’re always interested in combining efforts with fellow associations where there’s shared vision and synergy,” said Johan Jubbega, President of The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA). Euralarm – OSSA collaboration Johan adds, “In cooperation with Euralarm, we can bring OSSA’s platform and IoT experience to other areas in the security and safety market and speed up innovation in the industry together.” Enterprises and individuals interested in Euralarm membership or seeking more information about the organization and the important work that their members have undertaken, should visit the official website. Organizations interested in learning more about OSSA, its membership benefits and the Alliance’s activities can also stay informed via the website.

Member companies and representatives of the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) will be present at the Intersec 2020 trade show, slated to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from January 19 – 21, 2020. Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprised of leaders, influencers and innovative organizations from all facets within the security, safety and surveillance space, formed to help the industry focus on creating new value, by reducing market fragmentation and addressing common challenges. Driving for a united digital marketplace The association aims to bring together the industry to move forward together with one united, global approach to: Create harmony across security and safety solutions focused on common Operating Systems (OS) and Application Programming Interfaces (API) Drive the creation of one digital marketplace regardless of brand Define hardware and software measures to increase the levels of data security and privacy protection across brands Define specifications to ensure the right levels of performance In their first full year of existence, OSSA member companies achieved a major component of the organization’s vision by creating the first common Technology Stack specification, including a vendor-agnostic Operating System (OS) hardened for the security and safety market. Execution of third-party apps on security devices This first big step allows for installation and execution of third-party apps on video security devices This first big step allows for installation and execution of third-party apps on video security devices. It enables app creators to develop one single software application that is suitable for all cameras leveraging OSSA’s Technology Stack, independent of brand. The next steps in early 2020 are: For the OSSA-driven digital marketplace to go live For camera manufacturers to introduce their first commercial versions of products leveraging OSSA’s Technology Stack Customized functionality on security systems The marketplace will give integrators and users the ability to easily add customized functionality to their cameras and security systems, by way of installing apps (already developed by the early adopters and available at the launch of the marketplace) on video security cameras. It’s expected additional app developers will soon contribute solutions downloadable across devices and brands. At Intersec 2020, some OSSA member companies will showcase prototype cameras based on OSSA’s commonly defined Technology Stack. For those who would like to learn more about the vision of OSSA, its progress and how involved companies are revolutionizing the market, please visit the Hanwha Techwin booth at the Intersec 2020 event and ask for OSSA representatives for guidance.