September 28, 2021 - securitylinkindia

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The Benefits of the Private Cloud

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaSeptember 28, 2021November 14, 202406 mins

Private clouds are most often used by government municipals, military bases, and financial institutions. Essentially, places with critical operations need greater control over their security. In fact, multiple organizations such as banks, schools, and hospitals use private cloud networks either by law or due to the security it enables them to offer their customers’ sensitive data. The private cloud model is referred to as ‘PaaS’ or Platform-as-a-Service. The client can store data, run programs, and back up information in a virtual environment provided by servers in a different physical location on their own. While the option is available for organizations to forge their own private cloud networks, most opt to use a secure network provided by a third party. It removes the added hurdle of management and maintenance from their busy schedules. Multi-fold benefits The benefits of the private cloud are multi-fold. The private cloud provides organizations with cloud resources dedicated to their sole use and is not shared with other customers. This means increased security of an isolated network while also adding increased performance due to the fact that resources are dedicated to one organization. A critical factor that leans numerous organizations toward the private cloud is its similarities with Local Area Networks (LANs). Here, it is not a substantial logistical leap for a business using LAN to relocate a section of their data to the cloud. Firewalls When it comes to highly sensitive employee or customer data such as medical records or banking statements, private cloud networks can help ensure that this information stays secure and protected. In a private cloud network, resources are only accessible from behind a distinct firewall. ewall. Yet, regardless of how secure a network is, they can still crash. Naturally, this can be a troubling development for companies that depend on networks to secure sensitive information. In comparison, private cloud networks offer a virtual environment that is far more resilient to failures. Because private cloud networks can operate throughout multiple servers, this creates partitions between each that allow them to pull resources from different areas. For companies that depend on the constant availability of their cloud-based network, this is a vital benefit of private cloud. It dramatically reduces the likelihood of downtime. Customization While the public cloud offering may be cheaper, it can also lack flexibility and customization. Clients can also feel the impact of other client loads, traffic, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and physical maintenance, like when changes or upgrades are required to the system’s architecture. Another main benefit of the private cloud is that users can mine their data inhouse. They can run reports to discover how many panels are running, what kind of panels they are, specific areas these panels are placed etc. This data will enhance their servers and determine what is in the field and what can be improved. On top of that, they can have their own branding for their Software-as-a-Service offering. The private cloud also offers users the opportunity to react very quickly to specific issues that may arise such as firmware upgrades. You can do all this without having to go onsite, thus saving time and money. A private cloud also allows you to predict maintenance, again proving to be a cost-effective option. Simply put, you have ultimate control. The benefits of private cloud networks are clear: enhanced security, increased control, improved reliability, and greater efficiency.

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Genetec Opens New RMA Centre in India

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaSeptember 28, 2021November 14, 202402 mins

Genetec, Inc., a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, recently announced the opening of a new return merchandise authorization (RMA) center in India. Working in partnership with Bangalore-based RMA expert, Repair & Return Pvt Ltd, the new RMA center will provide a one-stop shop for warranty support, component replacement, return for credit, hardware return, and repair to Genetec channel partners and customers throughout India. Customers and systems i Customers and systems integrators who wish to return products will be able to access an easy-to-use online portal to manage the return process, thereby eliminating paperwork and reducing turnaround time for replacements. “India is one of the fastest-growing markets for Genetec,” said Anand Thirunagari, India Country Manager at Genetec, Inc., “With the introduction of our new regional RMA Center, and the recent appointment of our new channel manager, we are continuing to scale our operations in India to ensure a best-in-class experience at every step of our customer experience journey.”

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Tata Teleservices Launches SD-WAN iFLX for SMBs

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaSeptember 28, 2021November 14, 202406 mins

Tata Teleservices, country’s leading digital solutions provider announces the launch of SD-WAN iFLX, an intelligently flexible networking solution, built on the Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solution. SD-WAN iFLX, is a comprehensive solution designed to provide an enterprise with a highly flexible network to handle today’s complex digital and cloud applications, across all its locations. Most modern businesses are going through digital transformation to stay competitive and be future ready. They require network flexibility and high performance to seamlessly integrate smart applications to meet their growing business needs. SD-WAN iFLX offers that and much more. It provides operational simplicity, application-level prioritization and visibility, integrated security, enhanced overall business application environment as well as the much-needed resilience at an affordable price point. Mr. Vishal Rally Senior Vice-President, Product and Commercial, Tata Teleservices “As enterprises are accelerating their digital transformation, multi-technology networks, cloud-first approach, growing bandwidth consumption, and need for enterprise-grade security layer are becoming the norm. There is an emerging need to transform networks at scale without compromising security. SD-WAN iFLX, is a new way to network which brings in unmatched flexibility, scalability, next-gen security with business intelligence thereby enhancing customer experience. All of this is offered at an affordable cost with zero capex and complete managed services option. With the launch of this product category at an affordable cost which is otherwise considered as a premium product in the industry, it is Tata Teleservices endeavor to democratize cutting-edge technology solutions for SMBs, enabling them to do big” With SD-WAN iFLX, businesses can also enhance their customer experience, as with better network optimisation, they can swiftly provide new customer services with intelligent provisioning. Tata Teleservices will be leveraging Fortinet’s global expertise and its Secure SD-WAN solution in customizing and delivering the best network performances and security for an optimal cost for Indian SMBs. Tata Teleservices will be offering three SD-WAN iFLX options for SMB customers – SD-WAN iFLX Lite, SD-WAN iFLX Pro and SD-WAN iFLX Ultra. How SD-WAN iFLX makes it easy: Optimizes network performance and uptime. Simplifies branch set up through centralised control. Allows last mile, service provider agnostic scalability. Enables secure, fast connectivity and high performance for cloud applications. Streamlines agile business policy modification. Provides end-to-end visibility and analytics. Integrates NGFW capabilities and advanced routing. Leverages managed services based OPEX model. SD-WAN iFLX solution has diverse applicability to SMBs across sectors like IT & ITeS, BFSI, manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, healthcare, media & telecom, and logistics. According to a Frost and Sullivan report, about 64% of the surveyed enterprises intend to deploy SD-WAN within next two years and the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 45.1% in the next few years. Rajesh Maurya Regional Vice President, India & SAARC, Fortinet “Fortinet is the only cybersecurity vendor to offer an all-in-one SD-WAN solution. This resonates with the need of increased security, seamless connectivity, reduced complexity, and low cost of ownership while supporting high-quality enterprise-grade video and voice applications and users working from anywhere. Our security driven networking approach helps combine advanced routing, integrated next-generation firewall (NGFW), self-healing SD-WAN capabilities and intuitive orchestration. Fortinet-powered SD-WAN iFLX being offered by Tata Teleservices will set a new benchmark in the category and will enable SMBs optimize their WAN infrastructure and connectivity to deliver better performance and user experience with a security-first approach” Tata Teleservices has leveraged its deep customer expertise and has taken several initiatives in the recent times to empower enterprises with innovative and reliable solutions that significantly boost their competitiveness. The company has strengthened its portfolio of enterprise grade solutions such as Smartflo, SmartOffice, Ultra-Lola, smart internet leased line, collaboration solutions, IoT, data management, and cyber security solutions across industries. These solutions appropriately address the needs arising out of a distributed and remote working environment and enable customers to scale while not compromising security.

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Optimizing Processes and Safety in Manufacturing with Smart AI-enabled Cameras

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaSeptember 28, 2021November 14, 202408 mins

Fabio Marti, Vice President, Marketing, Security & Safety Things As global demand for produced goods continues to climb, manufacturing organizations are facing new challenges in meeting customer demand and elevated safety concerns along the supply chain due to a backlog of goods in transit. New technology offered by smart cameras can help alleviate some of these pain points by providing an entirely new way of monitoring and controlling safety measures and optimizing operations within manufacturing plants – benefitting both businesses and customers. Smart security cameras gather and analyze data used to improve quality control, higher production efficiency and overall increased security. Manufacturing operations can benefit from early detection of production line bottlenecks, machinery breakdowns and other disruptions. Business intelligence analytics help improve inventory management, warehousing, and logistics processes for a more efficient facility. While specialized smart cameras have been in use for production monitoring in large facilities for the past few years, a new generation of smart cameras is helping smaller manufacturing organizations to more efficiently manage day-to-day operations, ensure compliance with workplace safety measures and detect production floor stoppages. These cameras, which operate on an open platform from Security & Safety Things (S&ST), are equipped with artificial intelligence infused video analytics and are capable of running a variety of different apps from an application store, much like a smartphone. With nearly 100 apps that address a growing variety of use cases, these smart cameras are easy to deploy and can very quickly detect issues that often go unseen by the human eye but may have an impact on operational efficiency and overall customer experience. “The value of a smart camera is in its versatility to both monitor and document proper production and the handling and transportation of goods, while simultaneously contributing to customer experience,” said Anton Wintersteller, Senior Business Development Manager, Security & Safety Things, “Smart cameras equipped with AI-enabled applications are becoming part of the tool kit for manufacturing facilities in looking for new and innovative ways to improve operations.” Improve security and safety for plant or warehouse staff Employee safety and security are top of mind for manufacturing and logistic facilities, with a constant threat of danger from machinery malfunctions and other accidents. Video analytics can help ensure compliance with safety rules such as proper use of machines, compliance with safety regulations, and the wearing of proper protective equipment. Smart camera solutions can monitor whether employees are wearing safety clothing, through the identification of hardhats, high visibility vests, work goggles, and required footwear. Additionally, these cameras can assist in the detection and notification of proper personnel when individuals enter safety zones around big machinery or other hazardous areas. They can assess levels of smoke and steam in closed rooms and other areas. By monitoring for potential slips, falls or other injuries, they can more quickly raise alerts – as well as to detect precursors of potential incidents such as smoke and fire coming from machinery. Fire prevention for warehouse asset protection Smart cameras play an important role in fire and safety prevention, through the early detection of flames, smoke, or spills in large commercial buildings. As warehouses and manufacturing facilities become less populated through the implementation of automation technology, smart surveillance will play a crucial role in the future. Video analytics, combined with AI and other current technologies such as thermal imaging can detect such incidents in an early state and trigger alarms faster and more reliably than conventional smoke detectors. This prioritization of building safety can help reduce insurance risk and high premium costs. Optimized inventory management and production efficiency Video analytics in security cameras are already helping manage large inventories in buildings and to improve the storage capacity of warehouse and manufacturing facilities. When goods and boxes of different sizes have to be stored using a maximum efficiency of space, smart cameras can help recognize incoming and outgoing items in real-time – according to size and format. This enables picking machines to better sort them appropriately. Quality control and enhanced security for logistics along the supply chain Video analytics can assist warehouse and logistic service providers in successfully delivering the correct product to the right location and customer in prime condition, by monitoring the condition of packaging along the entire supply chain, detecting open or damaged boxes at the loading dock before the delivery is accepted. In the production facility itself, smart cameras can alert drivers with incoming shipments of empty loading bays for offloading, or alert facility staff of potential blockages or hazards for inbound and outbound vehicles that could delay delivery schedules. The demand for goods will continue to increase and production will be tasked to become even faster and more efficient every day. Smart cameras can help individuals monitor security and operations in real-time, while providing valuable business intelligence that can monitor and document proper handling and transportation – leading to a safer, more efficient facility.

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Hikvision India Tech-Knowledge Talk Series on Video Door Phone (VDP) Successfully Concluded

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaSeptember 28, 2021November 14, 202406 mins

Hikvision India has recently conducted Video Door Phone (VDP) product introduction and training event ‘Tech-Knowledge Talk’ on PRAMA India App platform. The recently concluded second edition of ‘Tech-Knowledge Talk’ was focused on newly launched Hikvision Video Door Phone (VDP) product introduction and training. This event got very good response from the regional distributor (RDs) and sub regional distributors (SRDs) from the PAN India regions. This was the second edition of Hikvision’s ‘Tech-Knowledge Talk’ LIVE session series. In this LIVE session, Hikvision’s product experts discussed about the latest range of Hikvision Video Door Phone (VDP). They presented the market potential of Video Door Phone (VDP), features and applications of Hikvision VDP product offerings. This session was for regional distributor (RDs) and sub regional distributors (SRDs) from the PAN India regions. It was an insightful and engaging session where viewers participated in the LIVE quiz competition and won prizes as well. “We are happy to introduce the Video Door Phone (VDP) products in Hikvision’s ‘Tech-Knowledge Talk’ LIVE online session series. These online sessions are helpful to evangelize the USPs of our new products and technologies, they develop the product knowledge and technology awareness among regional distributor (RD) and sub regional distributors (SRDs) community. We hope these sessions are helpful to enhance the skills and knowhow of installers, system integrators and security professionals,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. “The latest trends in Video Door Phone (VDP) product segment, includes SIP based propriety technology, IP based remotely operating solutions and access through the Mifare card. The Indian video door phone market is expected to grow at a steady rate in the metro and tier-II cities due to increased demand in the upscale housing projects. A clear trend toward large-screen indoor units and Internet protocol (IP) products in the market will also cause a slight increase in average selling prices (ASP) during the coming years,” said Bhupendra Kumar, Product Head, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. He further added, “The latest technology is IP based Video Multi –apartment solution, where Hikvision has four product categories (DS-KH-6210-L/DS-KH-6310-WL/ DS-KH-6310-W/ DS-KH-6310), DS-KH 8301-WT, DSKH-8501 –WT). All these VDP products can be accessed and operated remotely through mobile devices like mobile phones, tablets or PCs. The VDP models (DS-KH-6310-WL/ DS-KH-6310-W/ DS-KH-6310), DS-KH 8301-WT, DSKH-8501-WT) have touchscreen indoor unit.” “The Video Door Phone product segment is getting significant demand from the wide variety of real estate projects (apartments and villa). It has the core function to identify the visitor. When it comes to knowing who’s at your door before you actually open it, there’s nothing better than a video door phone. A video door phone helps feel more secure in your home. Three tier solutions are available in Hikvision VDP products. They include – Alert from security guard gate, alert from apartment lobby, alert from your door bell. You know the visitor well in advance and can secure your home and assets in case of any eventuality,” said Vinit Narvekar, Manager- Customer Trainings, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The product introduction and training series ‘Tech-Knowledge Talk’ on PRAMA India App platform was jointly conducted by Bhupendra Kumar and Vinit Narvekar. The next session of ‘Tech-Knowledge Talk’ on PRAMA India App platform will be announced shortly.