Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) manufactures and markets a complete family of fence-mounted fibre-optic perimeter intrusion detection and perimeter security systems, with hundreds of installations in more than 50 countries. FFT security systems protect many commercial and military airport perimeters, as well as aviation equipment facilities.
Future Fibre Technologies’ business is totally focused on the security industry, and FFT is the world leader in the design and development of fibre-optic sensing technologies for security applications. Its advanced security systems detect and locate perimeter intrusions, third-party interference (TPI) on oil and gas pipelines, and also protect sensitive data communications cables.
Airport perimeter protection
FFT has the complete family of advanced fiber-optic intrusion detection systems catering from the smallest simple two-zone site up to the largest and most critical sites, delivering a full range of end-to-end PIDS solutions for all airport perimeter security applications. Each of these high-performance intrusion detection solutions set the industry benchmarks for both detection sensitivity and the advanced control of nuisance alarms.
A single FFT Secure Fence perimeter security system protects perimeter fences up to 80km long, pinpointing the location of intrusions to as close as 10m. Multiple systems can be networked to monitor more complex sites and longer distances. FFT’s artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced signal discrimination prevents nuisance alarms, whilst maintaining maximum sensitivity to intrusion activities. Secure Fence works equally well on chainmesh, chainlink, weldmesh and palisade-style fences and is installed at airports around the world.
Future Fibre Technologies
Sensitive fiber-optic intrusion detection systems
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.
In addition it can cater for critical airport sites demanding hardened solutions that require continuous operation in the event of a damaged or cut sensor cable. FFT Aura sets the standard for detection sensitivity and resilience, delivering both sensitivity and flexibility.
FFT Secure Zone provides either 8 or 16 hardware zones perimeter intrusion detection and protection in a single system. It is simple to install with no power or electronics in the field, and multiple perimeter security systems can be networked for sites requiring more zones. Secure Zone perimeter protection works on chainmesh, chainlink and weldmesh-style fences.
Zoned fibre-optic perimeter intrusion detection system
FFT Secure Point is an entry level dual hardware zoned fibre-optic perimeter intrusion detection system, recalibrating the industry expectations for both sensitivity and the control of nuisance alarms. Powerful yet easy to configure, it is sensitive enough to work on almost all fence types, without the need to house the sensor cable in conduit.
With an FFT Secure Point system, you can detect intrusions on shorter perimeter fences with as few as two zones such as tank farms, without the cost or need for power or electronics to be installed in the field, also making it intrinsically safe. The simple installation, reliability and maintenance-free operation delivers the lowest possible total cost of ownership (TCO).
Central alarm monitoring system
All of these systems interface to the FFT CAMS central alarm monitoring system, which displays, monitors and controls alarm signals through a simple-to-understand GUI (graphical user interface). It provides security staff with a simple to understand multilingual alarm monitoring system that interfaces to and controls a wide variety of devices and software including CCTV cameras, a broad range of security management systems including Lenel, Modbus, Milestone, as well as military systems including JBC2s and TASS to name just a few.
FFT CAMS delivers a seamless solution for controlling cameras when a perimeter intrusion alarm is received, and integrates all of the key elements of your airport security system into a common operating environment.
Some advantages of FFT’s perimeter security for airports include:
Value proposition; all FFT products deliver outstanding price and performance benefits and are simple to install and maintain
FFT is the world leader in fibre optic intrusion detection, pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence, advanced signal processing and intelligent algorithms to eliminate nuisance alarms in perimeter security applications without compromising on its sensitivity to intrusion activities
Proven in-field experience with thousands of kilometers of intrusion detection successfully installed and operational at hundreds of sites around the world including military and commercial airports
Powerful, yet easy to use and understand FFT CAMS GUI operator interface. It is available in a range of languages and also delivers a seamless solution for controlling cameras and other devices when a perimeter intrusion alarm is received
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
The complete range of end-to-end perimeter security solutions from the smallest to the largest, as well as the most demanding airports across the world, all from FFT’s partners located around the world
FFT’s distinct performance advantage has been clearly recognised, with some of the most security-conscious industrial, military and government organisations in the world installing FFT intrusion detection systems for their protection; these include:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
General Dynamics
US Army
US Air Force
US Navy
Lockheed Martin
British Petroleum (BP)
Shell
Exxon Mobil
US Department of Homeland Security
US Border Patrol
Singapore Ministry of Defence
Australian Department of Defence
Domestic, international and military airports around the world
As the market leader in the perimeter security industry, FFT has made a detailed report on the global trends in perimeter security available to Airport Technology subscribers. Titled Boundaries of
CCTV cameras at airports are great for observation, visual verification and for post event forensic evidence of intrusion activities. Despite perimeter and apron CCTV systems always holding great promise as an intrusion detection device when used in conjunction with technologies such as Video Motion Detection (VMD), they have struggled to meet airport expectations and so tend to be used infrequently for actually detecting intrusions, because without regular adjustments they are prone to nuisance alarms.
Hamad International Airport (HIA), Qatar's brand new airport to replace Doha International Airport, is being constructed 4km from the existing facility on a 5,400-acre site and will be Qatar's only international airport.
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) is set to participate in ASIS 2014, the world's leading security industry event that is scheduled to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, US, from 29 September to 2 October 2014.
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), the global leader in fibre-optic intrusion detection systems, which deliverers highly intelligent intrusion detection solutions, was awarded the Manufacturer of the Year in the medium-sized business category at the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2014.
Future Fibre Technologies the global leader in fibre-optic intrusion detection and location systems continues to expand its presence around the globe with a new local FFT office in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) releases a new enhanced version of FFT's market-leading Central Alarms Monitoring System FFT CAMS™ 3 v3.9.5 with more advanced features and an easier user experience.
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) held a five-day certification training course this week in Miramar, Florida. It started on Monday 28 October and ran till Friday 1 November.
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) will showcase its latest FFT Aura™ intrusion detection systems for long range and short range applications at The ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits on 24 to 27 September 2013.
CNL Software, a leader in physical security information management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has completed its integration of IPSecurityCenter PSIM with FFT CAMS (Central Alarms Monitoring System) as part of the security program for a major US refinery.
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) is pleased to announce today further performance improvements to their Secure Point perimeter intrusion detection system released in mid-2012.
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) announced today that it has released the latest camera integration to its world leading fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection systems. This integration from FFTs PIDS systems to more than 500 different ONVIF compliant security cameras delivers a seamless solution for controlling high quality CCTV images whenever a perimeter intrusion alarm is received.
Future Fibre Technologies announced today that it has released the latest camera integration to its world leading fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection systems. This integration from FFT CAMS to Sony's 5th Generation HD and Full HD cameras delivers a seamless solution for controlling high quality CCTV images when a perimeter intrusion alarm is received.
Following the enormous popularity of previous editions of the Boundaries of Security Report, the 2013 edition of this global resource for security industry professionals has been launched online.
Future Fibre Technologies has announced the latest camera integration to its world-leading fiber-optic perimeter intrusion detection systems. This enhanced integration between FFT CAMS and Moxa's IP cameras delivers a seamless solution for controlling cameras when a perimeter intrusion alarm is received in mission-critical applications and in harsh or hostile environments.
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), the global leader in the development, manufacturing and installation of fibre-optic intrusion detection systems, previously announced that it filed a lawsuit against Optellios on July 25 2008. In the lawsuit, FFT claimed that it is the rightful owner of United States patent no. 7,142,736 ('736 patent).
The world's leading manufacturer and installer of fibre-optic intrusion detection systems, Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has opened a new office in Delhi to service and support the company's growing activity within India.
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has announced that the company has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to supply its world-leading fibre-optic perimeter intrusion detection systems for a major new civilian airport in the Middle East.
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), the world leader in fibre optic intrusion detection systems, has upgraded its powerful security management software FFT CAMS™ and developed a mobile alarm management application specifically for security personnel. FFT CAMS mobile has been develope
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), the world leader in fibre-optic intrusion detection, has been awarded another large perimeter intrusion detection project, in conjunction with one of its key global system integrators. Utilising the FFT Secure Fence&trade system, this Middle East install
The leading fibre optic security systems company, Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), was recently awarded the nation's highest exporting accolade at the 48th Australian Export Awards, receiving the award night's top honour, the Prime Minister's Australian Exporter of the Year. The Nationa
Increasing numbers of attendees at international security trade shows are a sign that the broader security market remains focused on this important issue. Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), a leading provider of perimeter intrusion detection systems, is an active participant in internatio
In mid 2009, a fiber optic fence sensor system was installed on McAllen-Miller International Airport’s perimeter fence. The system, known as Secure FenceTM, was developed by Future Fibre Technologies and, one year on, the airport’s security department reports the system has performed impressively
Following exceptional reviews of the inaugural Boundaries of Security Report, its publishers, Future Fibre Technologies, are pleased to announce that the 2011 edition will be released at the 2010 Milipol World Exhibition of Internal State Security on October 25th in Doha, Qatar. The Bou
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has been recognised as a global tier one supplier of perimeter intrusion equipment by international market research firm, Frost and Sullivan, and named as the leading global supplier of fibre optic intrusion systems by IMS Research. This industry recognit
The recent focus on airport security has undoubtedly been around passenger security. However, this should never be considered the total security picture. Perimeter security is both a fundamental and critical aspect of any airport security strategy. While the need for increased perimete
Future Fibre Technologies' senior digital signal processing engineer, Dr Seedahmed Mahmoud, has just published a book 'Spatial Temporal Propagation Channel for Wireless Communication - Accurate Modelling, Simulation and Analysis.' It was written by Dr Seedahmed Mahmoud and contributed by Dr Zahir
Technology incorporating artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way airport perimeter security systems work, preventing vandalism and removing the threat of sabotage, without nuisance alarms! The new perimeter intrusion detection systems which incorporate artificial intelligence
The Australian Federal Government has announced that it will spend $200 million over four years to boost security at Australian airports. However, industry experts are concerned that physical security of the airport itself is again taking a back seat when compared to passenger security measur
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has launched its most recent innovation, FFT CAMS™ Version 3, at the Intersec security show in Dubai. The new security management software, FFT's central alarm monitoring system (FFT CAMS) is the very latest in alarm management technology and can interface wi
In recent years there have been several breaches of perimeter security, allowing people to gain access to restricted areas of airports across the world. "These security breaches highlight the need for a renewed focus on airport perimeter security," says Alec Owen, international client manager at
Adesta, a systems integrator and project management company for communication networks and electronic security systems, has won a contract from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to install a complete intrusion detection system along the western perimeter of the Washington Dulles Inte
Research commissioned by Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has revealed that global spending on airport security is set to increase in an effort to combat increasing threats to security. Global factors including increased threat of terrorism, international travel and infrastructure spend
Research commissioned by Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), a designer and manufacturer of world-leading fibre-optic intrusion detection technologies, shows that global spending on perimeter security is continuing to increase, in an effort to combat increasing threats to security. Global
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) applies its expertise and uses its patented technology to improve perimeter security at facilities around the world, including the perimeters of many military and commercial airports. Perimeter security is often a challenge at multi-use facilities such as
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), manufacturers of fibre optic intrusion detection systems, which are used throughout the world to protect the perimeters of airports from theft, sabotage and third party interference, has announced its commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices. CE
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), a world leader in the development, manufacture and installation of fibre-optic intrusion detection systems, is providing affordable and high-quality perimeter security solutions to airports across the world. Airport security has long been a concern, par
Future Fibre Technologies Pty. Ltd. (FFT), a world leader in the development, manufacture and installation of fibre-optic intrusion detection systems, is working to solve the security problems at Australian airports with its fence mounted perimeter intrusion detection solutions. However, FFT is c
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), a leader in the development, manufacturing and installation of fibre-optic intrusion detection systems, is pleased to announce the launch of a new world-class perimeter protection system. Secure Zone™ is a mid-range derivative of FFT's proven flags
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), a global leader in the development, manufacturing and installation of fibre-optic intrusion detection systems, has announced the grant of two additional United States patents by the US Patent Office. The two patents, US Patent numbers 7,499,176 and 7,499
Between October and November last year, 39 incidences of sabotage, attacks, unruly passengers and incidents occurred in airports and on aircraft across the world and, while the majority of these did not present major threats to the security of the aircraft, some did have the potential to do so.
The increased threat of terrorism has placed a huge impost on travellers. People being forced to purge themselves of problem items such as shoes, keys, laptops, liquids and aerosols, in order to make it through the security checkpoint, has become a familiar scene in airports across the world.
The recent security breach at Stansted Airport in the United Kingdom has highlighted further the need for improved security measures to protect airport perimeters. In the UK situation, protestors belonging to the ‘Plane Stupid’ environmental campaigning group cut through the perimeter
Future Fibre Technologies has developed an Arabic version of its CAMS™ technology, giving security staff an intuitive and easy to understand graphical alarm interface in their local language. Future Fibre Technologies manufactures fibre-optic perimeter intrusion detection and location
