Year: 2018

Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) has recently written a letter to the Prime Minister of India and requisitioned for the formation of  Directorate of Private Security Services for better controlling and governance of the industry. The Association, through the letter, submitted that the private security industry is controlled and regulated by the hurriedly enacted Private Security Agencies Regulation Act (PSARA) 2007 which leaves many areas of governance unaddressed. The Act delegates the governance authority of the industry in a state to the Controlling Officer who is normally an IGP or ADGP (L&O) of that particular state. These officials are immensely pre-occupied with local law & order obligations and therefore hardly avail adequate time to address the issues of the private security agencies. Besides, there is no separate or additional staff sanctioned and/ or budgetary allocation made for the cause. Thus the Controlling Authorities consume excessively long time to complete licensing and renewal of license processes. There is hardly any dialogue and positive interaction between the Authorities and the security entrepreneurs, and that is seriously impacting the existence and growth of the industry. CAPSI added that despite various efforts made by the police department and the Association, only nearly 30% agencies could be brought into the license regime so far; 70% of them are yet operating without any legislative controls which results in rampant violations of laws and provisions enshrined therein. The license seekers are virtually put under prolonged, tiring procedures that let their energy and wisdom slide to the negative state; and this is harmful for the industry. Though the private security enterprises, the Association further pointed out, are engaged in community services, they are put under the Home department just because the word  ‘security’ is tagged to them, which is unjust.  The industry works under the purview of about 10 legislations – 9 of them are related to the labour department, and the nature of the business correlates to the MSME. Under such circumstances, a separate Directorate for PSI would be more advisable than assigning police departments with these additional charges. The total strength of PSI is much more than the combined strength of Army, Navy, Airforce and Police. It is just not feasible for an already burdened sensitive department of state law & order to govern this huge industry, in addition. The Private Security Sector has gone through significant changes in its usability and operational management. The socio economic environment has enhanced its annual growth to 22% making this industry as the largest job generator, and the largest contributor to the national exchequer. The industry is presently a workforce of nearly 8 million personnel on duty all over the country who are assisting in creating safe and secure environment for people and corporate to live, work and prosper. Most of these private security agencies are being run by the first generation entrepreneurs who have invested their skills and small savings to bring security assurance at the door steps of citizens – with rarely any institutional or financial assistance from outside. Our demand for the formation of Directorate of Private Security Services is genuine. The industry which is one of the largest employment generators and leading revenue contributors of the country has been narrowly recognized and attended. The over-burdened controlling authorities are not able to adequately deliver on the front of PSI issues. A separate entity to control and regulate the affairs of private security agencies is must and inevitable. Establishment of a distinct Directorate of Private Security Services under MHA or MSME will prove a game changer for the industry. It will bring efficiency and effective implementation of PSARA.  A workforce of 8 million security personnel, and 22 thousand guarding companies surely need well-structured governance system under the concept of ‘Ease of Doing Business,’ as promoted by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.” Kunwar Vikram Singh Chairman, CAPSI CAPSI, on behalf of the private security agencies, demands that the governance responsibility and methodology laid down in the present PSARA 2007 need to be reviewed so that the industry could grow and deliver efficiently. It is prudent that they are reviewed by a committee of security consultants and social management experts. There is a dire need to make course correction to ensure that the PSI is given due recognition, priority and governmental patronage. CAPSI suggests that a Directorate of Private Security Services is established under the Ministry of Home Affairs or MSME so that due attention is accorded to this essential service by professionals and bureaucrats. ­­­­­  

CP PLUS has partnered with BIGG BOSS once again for Season 12. This is the third time in a row that CP PLUS has collaborated with the widely popular entertainment show. Although its association with Colours TV has been a long one where it has tied up with quite a few shows, its collaboration with the BIGG BOSS banner has been, by far, the most prominent. “We are excited to be associated with BIGG BOSS this year again for Season 12. Given the number of inmates at the BIGG BOSS house, their bonding, fights and other emotions that come forth, powered by the nationwide viewership under the eyes of CP PLUS cameras substantiates our punch line UPAR WALA SAB DEKH RAHA HAI. Furthermore, BIGG BOSS has been the iconic show of our brand ambassador Salman Khan which adds to the glamour and excitement of the show with consistent viewership,” said Aditya Khemka, MD, CP PLUS. CP PLUS has installed over 100 cameras (a combination of high end speed dome, PTZ and Cube cameras) across the BIGG BOSS house that monitor the contestants round the clock, and simultaneously connecting them to the world outside. BIGG BOSS is one of the most popular reality shows in India, where selected individuals (a mix of celebrities and commoners) coming from different backgrounds, are confined within a space for a period of time, isolated from the outside world.

Matrix Comsec is to participate in the NPPC (National Public Procurement Conclave) 2018 to be held in New Delhi from 30 to 31 October 2018, where they are exhibiting their recently launched communication and security solutions along with other enterprise grade solutions. From the Telecom domain, they will be exhibiting their newly launched pure IP solutions for modern enterprises – PRASAR UCS and the smart video IP deskphone – SPARSH VP710 at the event. They are also exhibiting SARVAM UCS and media gateways. Solution experts from people mobility management solutions will be demonstrating their Aadhaar enabled biometric attendance system and well-engineered access control solutions at the event. They are to exhibit COSEC panel lite standalone access control solution, which is a site controller that implements advanced access control features and restricts unauthorized entry. They will also be talking on COSEC ARC – an I/O Controller which provides the flexibility to control and monitor a range of hardware devices that are integrated with the controller; besides their COSEC PATH series door controllers, which are fingerprint and RFID card based devices. From the video surveillance domain, their recently launched Extreme series of network video recorders will also be displayed which are equipped with features like Cascading, H.265 Compression, 4K Decoding, RAID 5, 10 Support, High Storage, and 512Mbps Throughput. They will also be exhibiting our IP cameras that are furnished with Intelligent Video Analytics that enhance security of enterprises. Learn more about our solutions by talking to our solution experts at the NPPC (National Public Procurement Conclave) 2018 event, Stand No. 43-44 from 30th to 31st October 2018.  

FSAI Bravery Awards Presented to Four Bravehearts at PACC 2018, Jaipur Hikvision Presents AI Enabled Security Solutions with Latest Innovative Products Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI) has recently (7-9 September) organized the 6th edition of Projects Heads, Architects & Consultants Conclave (PACC) 2018 in Jaipur. Hikvision participated as the presenting partner of the event. PACC 2018 was attended by over 500 delegates, which included top bureaucrats, renowned architects, consultants, finest technocrats, and accomplished fire safety and security professionals from across India and other countries. PACC 2018 was concluded successfully with insightful discussions on the global security technology trends and best practices. In his welcome address Pankaj Dharkar, Program Chairman and International President, FSAI said, “With the express requirement of making a ‘Surakshit Bharat,’ PACC brings together global experts from fire and security industry to share best practices to make us and our neighboring countries learn, adapt and share. We have the perfect combination of policymakers, technology providers along with users and influencers. Our endeavor is to make the cities, people and assets safe and better with every passing year.” K.P. Dominic, National President, FSAI said, “FSAI’s ‘Surakshit Bharat’ campaign needs everyone at a national and regional level to work for its success by reaching out to people. More FSAI membership means additional commitment to spread safety awareness in the country.” Hikvision Presents AI Enabled Security Solutions with Latest Innovative Products at PACC 2018 Hikvision showcased their AI enabled security solutions along with the latest innovative products at PACC 2018, Jaipur. “Hikvision is at the forefront of AI enabled innovations. We’re here to share Hikvision’s AI enabled solutions and latest innovative products with the industry stalwarts. Together with FSAI, we at Hikvision strive to evangelize the adaptation of latest security solutions including AI enabled video surveillance, access control and intrusion solutions. In line with FSAI’s motto to make Surakshit Bharat, Hikvision invites project heads, architects & consultants community to join hands in providing the best-in-class solutions,” Ashish Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision said, “PACC 2018 turned out to be a perfect platform for Hikvision to network with delegates, business leaders and security ecosystem partners to explore new growth opportunities.” Ashish Gujarathi, AVP-Products (access control, intruder alarm and VDP), Prama Hikvision India gave an elaborate presentation on ‘Next Gen Future Technologies’ which showcased Hikvision’s giant strides into robotics, machine vision, AI and machine learning. Mr. Gujarathi also elaborated on Hikvision’s latest product innovations in UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), UVSS (under vehicle surveillance system), PanoVu camera and thermal camera segments. Vinay Mishra, VP – Projects, Prama Hikvision India, participated in a panel discussion along with distinguished panelists on the theme ‘Integrated Security Needs of Modern Buildings,’ moderated by Garry Singh, President, IRIIS Consultants. Mr. Dhakan took part in Big 7 Debate on the theme ‘Security at Public Spaces – Reality vs. Claims,’ moderated by Maroof Raza, Defence and Security Specialist. FSAI Bravery Awards Presented to Four Bravehearts at PACC 2018 During PACC 2018, four bravehearts were felicitated with FSAI Bravery Awards. The prestigious FSAI  Award is given in recognition of the acts of bravery in extraordinary circumstances that are considered worthy of honour. The awards are dedicated to salute brave policemen who have shown exceptional courage beyond the call of duty. The Awards included categories of Hero and Super Hero. The Super Hero award was presented to Late Pramod Kumar, Shaurya Chakra Commandant, CRPF, who heroically fought a fierce gun battle with 7 militants in Srinagar. He closed in to militants in his vehicle and then stepped in open to fight and neutralize the militants. The Hero Awards were given to Constable Sohan Singh, Rajasthan Police (posted at Jaipur), Late Ankit Kumar, Constable, UP Police, and Prashant Kumar, IPS, ADGP, Meerut, UP Police. FSAI has been working relentlessly towards achieving its mission of ‘Surakshit Bharat’ and protecting lives and properties. Hikvision as the world’s leading providers of innovative security and surveillance products and solutions is committed to make India a safe and secure nation. The award exemplifies the collective mission of FSAI and Hikvision towards fostering a culture where demonstration of courage and bravery, especially those from our security forces is recognized and rewarded. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Dhakan said, “We have come together with FSAI for the FSAI Bravery Awards. It is a matter of social responsibility to honour the brave policemen, who have shown exemplary courage in protecting our citizens. We at Hikvision have envisioned a secure and safe society and remain committed to provide solutions that can help build such a system. K.P. Dominic added, “Digitalization is a valuable element in achieving efficiency in every industry and by leveraging the technical advancements, focus should be on development of green, sustainable and safe premises. We are extremely proud to be associated with this initiative of Prama Hikvision India to acknowledge and award the valiant acts of our policemen and their contribution against all odds to save lives without even once thinking about their own.”    

Matrix Comsec, a pioneer of technologically advanced security & communications solutions, is preparing to spread its footprints in the Canadian market. To further understand the Canadian market, Matrix is participating in the Security Canada Central to be held on 24 – 25 October 2018. This event will serve as one of the greatest platforms for them to interact with the like-minded system integrators and project consultants of Canada sharing a similar vision like Matrix Comse; i.e., to deliver world-class advanced surveillance, access control and unified communication solutions to modern enterprises. These interactions will help them gain deeper insights into the enterprise demographics and challenges of the security and communications market in Canada, which will further assist them in understanding the niche requirements of enterprises in Canada and engineer solutions meeting their exact requirements. In the words of Ganesh Jivani, Managing Director, Matrix Comsec, “Matrix has a rich innovation lineage. The company has acquired a formidable reputation for quality and engineering of its products. Our solutions, with their value-added functionalities, will surely strengthen the communication and security requirements of enterprises. These solutions have already gained interest of system integrators and consultants offering technology solutions for small to large enterprises and projects. We look forward to a welcoming environment in Canada.” Matrix is a leading enterprise and each of their solutions is designed and manufactured in their own Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) certified research and development center. More than 40% of their manpower is claimed to be dedicated to the development of cutting-edge enterprise solutions to ensure that their solutions are perfect for modern enterprises. Matrix offers solutions that cater enterprises across various verticals such as healthcare, hospitality, retail, banking & finance and so on. Their range of solutions includes IP video surveillance, people mobility management – time-attendance and access control, unified communications and IP endpoints. Matrix Comsec has successfully assisted leading brands to overcome their security and communication challenges with our proven and innovative solutions across diverse industries in the USA. They aim to have similar brand wins and customer loyalty in Canada as well. As part of their marketing strategy, they are going to penetrate the Canadian market and reach small & large enterprises of Canada with BTL marketing activities such as upcoming security and telecom exhibitions along with social and print media etc.