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Hikvision India Premieres Latest Solutions for Transport Security, Traffic Safety and Smart Mobility at TrafficInfraTech

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Hikvision India had participated in the 9th edition of TrafficInfraTech Expo 2021 to showcase the latest technologies, products and solutions for the India’s fast growing transportation sector. The Asia’s largest integrated expo on traffic transport, parking and smart mobility was recently organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The ornately designed booth at the expo showcased Hikvision’s latest solutions for transport security, traffic safety and smart mobility segments. It was one of the well-organized exhibitions after lifting of pandemic restrictions. “India’s transportation sector is fast evolving with the latest smart mobility trends and security solutions. We at Hikvision India are offering innovative solutions for the various transportation segments. The Trafficinfratech Expo continues to be a relevant platform to demonstrate the latest technologies, products and solutions to the key stakeholders of the transportation ecosystem,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. At the expo Hikvision showcased its latest products and solutions, including intelligent traffic management solutions (ITMS), mobile solutions, automatic number plate recognition solution (ANPR), artificial intelligence (AI) technology applications, vehicle surveillance, smart parking solutions, smart boom barriers, command and control, under vehicle surveillance solution (UVSS), emergency call box (ECB) and smart pole etc. The three-day Smart Mobility Conference was organised with the TrafficinfraTech Expo covered eclectic mix of contemporary themes on transportation, traffic management, logistics, mobility, smart cities parking management. The opening session started with address by Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member, Niti Aayog. On the first day of the Smart Mobility Conference the Session II – round table discussion was on the theme ‘Effective Collaboration among Government, Infra Developers & Technology Providers for Highways and Urban Project.’ Rajiv Arora, National Manager-Roadways and Waterways, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd., gave a detailed presentation about Hikvision’s wide range of transportation solutions. It was followed by a panel discussion with eminent panelists, Amit kumar Ghosh, Additional Secretary Highway, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, R.K. Pandey, Member (Projects), National highways Authority of India, S.K. Nirmal, Secretary General, Indian Roads Congress and additional Director General Ministry of road Transport & Highways, and J.K. Goyal, Senior Principal Scientist- Bridges and structures Division, CSIR-CRRI. During the session these policy makers addressed the issues put forward by the infrastructure companies and technology providers. The Smart Mobility Conference had contemporary transportation themes and insightful panel discussions for three consecutive days. The conference got an overwhelming response from the conference delegates. The TrafficInfraTech Expo 2021 provided a networking forum for government representatives, experts, project heads, system integrators and service providers to collectively find solutions to urban transport challenges. The event got concluded with relevant insights on latest updates on the India’s transportation sector.  

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Paradox of Relationship between Police & Private Security – The Way Forward

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Anil Puri CMD, APS group A first generation serial entrepreneur, thought leader and an action catalyzer rolled into one – Anil Puri is a rare combination of a visionary, an innovator and a strategic thinker. He has used this combination to innovate and implement on-ground many new business ideas. His rich experience in various businesses has enabled him to nurture & mentor innovative ideas and scale them up. Introduction The interpretations, connotations and comprehensions about the ‘only public’ character of security is undergoing metamorphosis. A large part of this change is attributed to the phenomenal rise of private security. In the recent past, the private security has witnessed a rapid growth both in terms of quantity as well as quality. A host of factors are responsible for this including – cost, accessibility, flexibility, perception of security and the limitations of public security. Private security has provided many security seekers with a 24×7 kind of reliable and cost-effective option for safeguarding their life as well as property. The internal security in India has been marred by the feelings of all pervasive deep ‘insecurity’ amongst the citizens on account of innumerable challenges. The challenges include persistent terrorist activities, growing spatial spread and consolidation of Naxalism, simmering social fault-lines of caste, religion, gender, ethnicity, region and language, crisis of governance including the failure of Police to enforce the rule of law; rising crime rate; dilatory and ineffective criminal justice system and politicized and unprofessional approach of Police. It is pertinent to mention here that shortage of manpower is one of the key factors hampering the public security in overcoming these challenges. The heightened threat perceptions emanating from terrorism and other disruptive issues have also pushed individuals and companies to look for tailor-made and reliable security beyond public security. No wonder, the number of private security agencies and private security personnel have increased manifold. The growth is also visible in terms of foray of private security agencies into multiple sectors including banks, industries, education, hospitals, hotels, shopping malls and airports around the world. In case of certain agencies, a great deal of specialization has also been seen. Private investments in security continue to expand and public/ private partnerships of myriad types proliferate, even as budgets for public policing stall or decline. Current Shape of the Relationship The boundary between public and private security is messy and complex. Police executives deal with some aspect of it almost every day. The police and private security, both function in order to provide security. The orientation, though, is different on account of public law enforcement functions being society- or community-oriented, whereas private security functions are essentially client-oriented. In this context while the public police acted in the public interest, private police acted for private interests that were often, if not always, at odds with the public interest. Further, there are limitations on private security personnel in terms of the possession and exercise of police powers – that is, the power of arrest. These differences, however, do not wean us away from realizing that for the sake of security at large, their roles should be complementary in nature. A state-centred view saw order maintenance as a quintessential function of government. In recent decades, a laissez faire view has emerged that celebrates ‘private-public partnerships’ and sees private policing as an industry providing both a service and a public benefit. Public law enforcement and private security agencies should work closely together, because their respective roles are complementary in the effort to control crime. Indeed, the magnitude of the nation’s crime problem should preclude any form of competition between the two. In spite of the emphasis on the advantages of working together and complimentary roles of the police and private security, there are issues of concern between the two causing strains in their relationship. However, continued growth in the private sector has forced the two sides to coexist. PSARA 2005, Central Model Rules 2020 and Rules framed by the State Govt. The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 through its provisions have also established the framework for relationship between the two agenciesthe police and private security. 4th clause of Section 7, Section 9, Section 10, Clause (1) sub clause (l) of Section 13, Clause (1), Clause (2) and Clause (3) of Section 18 and Section 21 of the Act need special mention. A look at the subsequent Rules framed by the Union as well as State Governments also reveal that there is a lot of interface between the police and private security on account of these aspects. This framework attempts to regulate the private security agencies as well as their personnel and controlling authority as well as police have been given powers in this regard. The private security agencies have raised concerns and fears of being over regulated, but when compared to the previous un-regulated era, one can easily comprehend that for the sake of standards, regulation is essential. Barriers in the Relationship As mentioned earlier, despite common goals of security and manifold benefits of cooperating, the police and private security have several issues of concern causing strains in their relationship. There is a feeling that these issues have resulted on account of misconceptions and lack of understanding about each other: Lack of mutual respect. Lack of communication. Lack of law enforcement knowledge of private security. Perceived competition between the two on the common turf of security. Lack of standards for private security personnel. Perceived corruption of police. Jurisdictional conflict. False alarm rates. Looking ahead, there is a possibility of some challenges continuing and others emerging in the context of relationship between the two. These challenges include permitting private security to enter into the areas hither to meant only for Police; understanding of the roles of each other, evolving coordination mechanisms between the two and level of arming the private security along with the requisite training balancing the public interest vis-à-vis private interest in the domain of security. It may sound radical in our context at this juncture, but five forms…

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Latest IDIS Vms Improves Visual Awareness, Incident Response and Investigation

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IDIS has released IDIS Solution Suite (ISS) version 3.5, its most powerful enterprise-class VMS yet. New features and service modules are designed around increased situational awareness, efficient response coordination, and speeding up investigations. Improving real-time monitoring, text-to-speech allows operators to configure verbal multilingual notifications to pre-determined events. Operatives can now also benefit from real-time pop-ups based on the GPS location of a triggered alarm, providing enhanced wide-area awareness from cameras ranging from a 10 to 100 kilometre radius. A new centralised audio feature enables control of multiple devices, giving security teams the capability to automate audio alerts for day-to-day operations, and issue warnings in the event of a security or safety breach or emergency situation. A new Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) service also enables seamless and stable video and voice relay to third-party devices and software without an SDK or API, increasing system flexibility and helping security teams coordinate responses to threats and incidents. To speed up investigations, IDIS Person Match extracts a person’s characteristics based on deep- learning video analytics from multiple streams to present a clear timeline of events and last known locations. Synchronised playback also presents operators with precisely time-synched screen views of video streams across single or multiple sites, removing the need for manual configuration, and reducing stress and complexity particularly during time-critical events. All the new features work in harmony with enterprise-class streaming, recording, and administration functionality, and come with a fair pricing structure – no annual license fees or OPEX burden – to make ISS significantly more affordable than traditional enterprise video management software. As a result, IDIS Solution Suite continues to cut annual costs for customers, making advanced video management available to more users, including medium-sized organisations and those with single sites. A modular solution, it allows users to choose the right service modules to meet their unique security, operational and compliance needs, meaning customers never pay for functionality they don’t use. The choice of modules includes federated architecture to manage an unlimited number of devices and sites using centralised and local command and control; multi-layered failover and redundancy offering protection against a range of fault conditions; video wall multi-stream management; and highly accurate IDIS Deep Learning Analytics (IDLA). “With our latest version of IDIS Solution Suite we are making it easier than ever for users to manage an unlimited number of devices and sites, giving them enterprise-performance without the usual associated price tag or ongoing lifecycle costs,” said James Min, Managing Director, IDIS Europe.  

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Mobilizing Global Action Against Intellectual Property Crime

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With a clear link between illicit trade networks and other types of crime such as human trafficking, drug trafficking, corruption, bribery and money laundering, illicit trade is a global phenomenon with underlying activities across multiple countries and crime areas. In this respect, law enforcement officials, public sector representatives, as well as security and industry experts from all regions are meeting to boost combined efforts and best practices against the fast-evolving trade in fake and pirated goods. The 14th International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Conference (11-13 October) has gathered over 1,000 participants from some 120 countries to address the enforcement challenges posed by digital piracy, the health and safety aspects of IP crime, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The event is co-hosted virtually by Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department and INTERPOL, in partnership with UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc.) A transnational organized crime The trade in fake and pirated goods is a transnational crime, run by extensive and complex criminal enterprises. Criminal groups manufacture and sell a wide range of illicit goods and medicines, endangering the public worldwide with substandard and often dangerous products. The impact is felt across the whole of society and nations. Counterfeiting harms businesses which produce and sell legitimate products; and governments lose tax revenue from products manufactured or sold on the black market. Keynote speaker Costa Rica’s President Carlos Alvarado Quesada said at the meeting, “Intellectual property is a fundamental pillar for the economic, social and cultural growth and development of our country and any nation in the world; without a doubt we are talking about a tool which helps boost productivity, innovation and competitiveness.” “It is important that governments commit to developing intellectual property training programmes and enforcement procedures, and shape best practices for the various police, judicial and administrative bodies so that they can effectively support intellectual property rights holders and put in place more effective contingency measures against alleged IP crime infringements,” added President Quesada. Shaping a coordinated response I NTERPOL provides operational and investigative support against IP crime and the global trade in illicit goods, collecting data and disseminating intelligence, coordinating transnational law enforcement operations, and supporting multi-agency task forces to improve cooperation between police, customs, regulatory bodies and the private sector. “With illicit markets expanding globally, INTERPOL’s role is fundamental in facilitating capacity building and enabling a coordinated response. This includes regional and global operations aimed at dismantling the transnational organized crime groups involved in illicit trafficking,” said Secretary General Jürgen Stock. “COVID-19 has brought a stronger public awareness of illicit markets with criminals exploiting every stage of the pandemic. From creating websites and social media accounts claiming to sell protective equipment and medical supplies, to the manufacture and distribution of fake vaccines as well as ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure,” added the Head of INTERPOL. With online copyright piracy a growing threat around the world, INTERPOL recently launched its Stop Online Piracy (I-SOP) initiative to counter online piracy and crimes involving intellectual property rights infringements, identify and dismantle illicit online marketplaces, target criminal networks and confiscate their assets. The initiative will coordinate the global law enforcement response to digital piracy which can be highly lucrative for criminals with very low risk. It also has a negative impact on the creative sector and economies, ultimately affecting consumers. Online training and best practices To keep pace with the fast-evolving criminal world, police and stakeholders need to continually upgrade their skills, be capable of leveraging high-tech tools and have the latest data at their fingertips. Through its global network, INTERPOL provides capacity building via its online International IP Crime Investigators College (IIPCIC) in its capacity building and training directorate, facilitating access to specialized training and best practice sharing. Its digital training initiatives have also developed significantly during the pandemic, highlighting the value and impact of virtual training platforms allowing participants to access videos, e-learning modules, podcasts, articles, case studies as well as webinars.  

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Hikvision Announces Technology Partnership with Yeastar for IP-based Video Intercom Integration

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Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, announced a new technology partnership with Yeastar for IP-based video intercom integration. The integration provides a convenient solution for customers in small-to-medium size enterprises (SMEs) to control and manage their intercom systems remotely, as well as communicate with visitors. For SME customers, when the employees are out of the office, welcoming visitors is nearly impossible. But integrating Hikvision’s video intercom with Yeastar’s IP PBX system enables customers to easily and remotely communicate with visitors. Even the receptionist who is not at a work station won’t miss company visitors, since the integration provides SMEs with visualized call management, video communications, and anywhere, anytime connectivity – performing across web browsers, mobile devices, and desktop computers. With the integration, SME customers can: See who is at the front door and answer from anywhere. Converse easily via IP video phone and even open a door. Auto-forward calls initiated from the door phone to a mobile number. Avoid expensive and separate paging servers – the PBX built-in paging system easily broadcasts from the devices customers prefer (IP phone, mobile or PC). “We are happy to announce this partnership with Yeastar, which will expand the scope of Hikvision’s intercom solution and create more value for our customers. More collaboration across the industry is benefiting the market with greater variety and functionality. Hikvision will persist in openness and work closely with technology partners to build a strong and mutually beneficial ecosystem,” said Adler Wu, Global Technology Partner Alliance Manager at Hikvision. “Hikvision has a proven record of providing high-quality IP-based intercom solutions, and we’re pleased to now call them an official Yeastar technology partner. With Yeastar and Hikvision, our mutual customers can take advantage of a market-leading, award-winning business phone system and also benefit from an integrated PBX-Intercom solution that improves productivity, streamlines operations, and cut overheads,” added Prince Cai, Vice President of Yeastar. Yeastar provides cloud-based and on-premises VoIP PBXs for SMEs and delivers unified communications (UC) solutions that connect the workforce and clients more efficiently. Founded in 2006, Yeastar has established itself as a global leader in the industry with a worldwide network of value-added distributors and resellers and over 200,000 customers. Yeastar customers enjoy the easy-to-own and easy-to-manage communications solutions that have been consistently recognized for high performance and innovation.  

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How Does The Pandemic Change The Way We Protect Systems From Internal Threats?

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Sergey Ozhegov, CEO of SearchInform During these two years of the lockdown being on and off, business processes moved outside the offices and back inside, some security weak spots were disregarded, some of them emerged, some time was spent not working, some – wasted on financial recovery from inevitable slowing down. These factors might play a role in several biggest data breaches and security incidents India has recently faced. Air India had gone through a cyberattack on its servers which was announced in February 2021, Domino’s India’s data breach compromised the details of about 180 million orders exposing a million credit cards and other data in May – the information has recently become available outside the dark net and could be simply Googled by anyone curious. MobiKwik app’s user data was allegedly put up for sale violating the privacy of 110 million people, Facebook put at risk the contacts of 6 million Indians, 2.5 million Upstox clients got their data misused due to a third party failure to secure a data-warehouse. Juspay, payment processor, endangered the processing of records belonging to 100 million of users due to a leaked database in 2020. If last year we talked about going remote, today we see that most organisations leave employees the opportunity to work from home permanently or several days a week. We can see this tendency happens to our clients – if in 2019 the companies had slightly more than 10% of remote employees, and in 2020 they relocated most of the staffers to work remotely, then in 2021 the percentage of remote workers decreased, but not significantly. Therefore, now the information security solutions need to be developed with this factor in developers’ minds. It is well known that the transition to remote work has exacerbated information security problems. After all, it is much more difficult to control employee activity in a hybrid office (a significant part of employees has the opportunity to work at home for a certain amount of time) than in an enterprise in which information circulates exclusively within the corporate network. At the same time, under the influence of the pandemic, the number of hybrid enterprises has increased markedly. For example, according to the IDC survey, if before the pandemic in 38% of the enterprises which took part in the survey no one was allowed to work at home, then after the first wave of the coronavirus the share of such enterprises decreased to 8%. At the same time, under the influence of the pandemic, the share of companies in which over 50% of employees had the right to spend more than half of their working hours at home increased from 15% to 35%. The mindset of information security experts has changed. In the context of remote work, blocking of document transfer (financial documents, information to which the access is limited, personal data, etc.) has become critical. Therefore, the developers have strengthened and expanded the types of blocking in DLP systems. Previously, blocking features were implemented only for specific communication channels and specific applications. However, now insiders have access to hundreds of data transfer and communication channels – zoom, skype, instant messengers, video conferencing systems, etc. Therefore, there is a need for technologies that are not tied to a specific application. We are seeing an increased demand for open-source APIs. Customers want to be able to modify products for their own unique business processes, for rare or self-written software. Companies need seamless interoperability of all IT infrastructure components. We also noted that if previously the topic of moving to the cloud was practically a ‘taboo’ for information security specialists, now the use of cloud technologies for many companies started to be the new normal. The Internet is becoming more reliable and end users have less and less questions about protecting cloud storage. What do insiders leak, where to and in which ways? 80% of companies believe that internal information security incidents are more dangerous than external ones, according to SearchInform analysts based on the company’s research. The cause of these incidents can be both deliberate actions and disregard for the elementary rules of ‘cybersecurity hygiene.’ Moreover, unintentional actions of employees are the causes of information security incidents more often than deliberate and malicious ones. Alexey Drozd, head of the SearchInform information security department, believes that SMB is most exposed to information security risks. The reason is that, as a rule, they do not use specialised software that allows automated control of employee actions and information movement. Therefore, managers can’t assess the likelihood of risks and the effectiveness of possible data protection measures. To dig deeper, SearchInform analysts summarised information received about incidents in 50 SMB companies in six industries (wholesale and retail, manufacturing, services, IT, construction, thermal power), which was collected while outsourcing information security and data protection to professional services. The data collected using DLP systems showed that during the study (it lasted several months), attempts to leak data were recorded in each of 50 enterprises. It also turned out that during the attempts to leak corporate data, employees most often (in 56% of cases) used external media – flash drives, hard drives, mobile phones and other equipment. Also, email (21% of cases) and cloud (19%) follow by a wide margin. “To prevent employees from leaking data while uploading it to external media, the employer may prohibit copying data of a certain format. Or any documents on particular PCs. However, at the same time, there is a risk of slowing down some business processes, because then employees will not be able to perform part of their job duties. Therefore, such a measure must be applied pointwise. It is more efficient to use a data encryption tool – the document will be copied to an external storage, but the user will be able to open it only on authorised PCs, or if there are specific permissions (a password, for example). This will allow employees to share data, but will prevent data transfer outside the company,” as…

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4 Technology Trends Shaping the Future of Traffic Management

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“Digital technologies are creating new opportunities for cities to reduce congestion and accelerate incident responses, from smart algorithms that detect and report violations; to all-in-one violation detection devices and cameras that capture high-resolution, fullcolor video – even in the lowest-light conditions” Jayden Xu, Senior ITS Solution Manager, Hikvision The 4 key trends that are shaping the future of the industry and helping agencies and authorities to manage traffic flows, detect violations, and respond to incidents more effectively. These are: Digitized ITS infrastructure delivers improved traffic outcomes Digital technology solutions are creating a range of new opportunities to reduce traffic congestion and emissions, and to improve road safety. This is achieved by sourcing and analyzing data from a range of sources, including roadside cameras and sensors, to enable a 360º view of traffic conditions, including accidents and violations. The resulting insights can be used by traffic authorities and city planners to optimize the design of road networks, and to prioritize investments in road infrastructure. Additionally, traffic police can use real-time traffic and incident data to enhance dispatch of emergency teams, or to guide traffic at key intersections to optimize traffic flow. High-quality color imaging for traffic management and violations, 24 hours a day Improving traffic conditions and road safety requires effective monitoring around the clock, with the ability to identify and react to traffic violations reliably. To achieve this, agencies need reliable video solutions, such as Hikvision traffic cameras with its top-notch imaging technology, which can capture crystal clear, colored video images, even in extremely low-light conditions, or at night. Importantly, agencies’ chosen enforcement cameras must be able capture high-quality images without emitting white light, which creates environmental issues and distracts drivers. Smart algorithms enable ‘pole mounted’ ITS devices – without compromising accuracy I n an ideal world, agencies and authorities would be able to mount roadside ITS equipment on gantries, but these are a rare sight in cities. This means it’s often more practical to take advantage of street light poles or the other available poles beside urban roadways to install ITS devices. Obviously, this places higher demand for devices with onboard algorithms that can recognize vehicle types and read number places (where necessary) with less strict device installation requirements than gantry mounted devices. ‘All in one’ devices combat speeding more efficiently Speeding is a major traffic issue in cities worldwide. But detecting vehicles breaking the speed limit usually require a coordinated effort between different devices – typically, a traffic camera, a radar, and a supplemental light. The latest trend is to increase simplicity, reduce costs, and reduce pressure on roadside mount locations, by integrating these three capabilities into a single device. Hikvision has been exploring this area for years, and we have developed all-in-one equipment for traffic violation detection use that maximizes efficiency – both in terms of space, cost, and support.  

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India’s Leading Tech Institute IIT DELHI Trusts Videonetics to Secure its Campus

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The customer One of India’s most premier educational institutions, IIT Delhi, is sprawled over 325 acres of land. It houses classrooms, department buildings, laboratories, libraries, recreational zones and residential areas for students, faculty, and other staff, among other things. The challenge As expansive and beautifully landscaped, the institute presented a massive security challenge. Until now, its measures were limited to the campus being physically manned by security personnel. Considering the size of the institute, having a few security guards was clearly inadequate and inefficient to properly monitor the entire premises, safeguard the students and prevent unsightly events. The need of the hour was an intelligent surveillance system that facilitate end-to-end protection by providing complete visibility of the campus, especially the entry and exit points, perimeter walls, and passages, as well as help instil discipline within the institute. And this is precisely what Videonetics delivered. The solution How Videonetics provided 24×7 protection to IIT Delhi Videonetics worked closely with IIT Delhi and system integrator Supreme Audiotek to identify key strategic locations on the premise that needed to be secured. Approximately 300 high-definition network cameras were deployed to cover all vantage points and locations. These cameras covered entry and exits, boundaries of the campus, passages, playground, cafeteria, outdoor walkaways and lobbies of the various buildings, to keep in check incidents of bullying, vandalism, teasing, unauthorized visitors, and so on. Videonetics AI-powered Intelligent Video Management Software (IVMS) 3.0 was chosen to support these network cameras to ensure efficient and seamless management of humongous video data. The enterprise-class solution helped record, view and manage these cameras from its unified interface, providing situational awareness and actionable intelligence. Vigilance and collaborative action The hundreds of cameras deployed across the campus provide a comprehensive view of all areas to the security personnel manning the command & control centre. With live video playing 24×7 on the video wall, they are able to ensure constant vigilance, spot unusual behaviour at any time and send alerts to the on-ground security staff for swift action. With Videonetics Intelligent VMS, security operators at IIT Delhi are proactively identifying, addressing and investigating incidents faster. Robust data protection To safeguard the privacy of students, staff and visitors, Intelligent VMS ensures that the highest possible standards of data protection are followed. In this respect, it has offered its multi-pronged security measures, which includes multi-factor authentication so that data is accessible only to authorized operators, encryption of data at rest to protect from cyber threats, video watermarking to discourage unauthorized use, and more. Smart investigation-friendly software With smart and user-friendly navigation of Intelligent VMS, security operators are able to monitor and evaluate live, as well as recorded videos simultaneously in the same interface, helping them to quickly investigate incidents in history, without losing sight of the current activities. That means when incidents happen, operators can quickly find, select such videos, and share them with authorized officials for conducting investigations without leaving their desks. Furthermore, the leading-edge Intelligent VMS also provides collaborative tools for the operators to exchange messages and share observations about any suspected activity by using in-built chat room of the software. Resilient and future-ready platform Lastly, Videonetics open, flexible, and resilient IVMS system can be evolved with the growth of the infrastructure, as well as seamlessly integrate with third-party applications and devices. Moreover, it is future-ready and can tackle all the challenges of today and tomorrow. The impact Boosting Safety and Confidence of Students With the cutting-edge and state-ofthe-art Videonetics Intelligent VMS 3.0, security personnel are able to efficiently monitor the entire campus round the clock. With live visualization, they are able to identify incidents and emergencies in real-time and respond immediately. Additionally, the knowledge that the premises are protected by cameras has brought down disciplinary and safety-related incidents. The AI-powered offering also provides them with intelligent insights to help on-campus authorities predict and prevent events. For example, people crowding to fight, someone being followed, property being vandalised, unwanted people entering the premises etc. This allows them to intervene in time and take preventive action before the issue escalates. The intuitive, adaptive and user-friendly interface of the solution has made it very easy for the security teams to understand, learn and master the software. The solution is designed to complement the existing security systems and practices to ensure a comprehensive security infrastructure for enhanced safety of the students and faculty. The Videonetics solution has boosted the confidence of students, parents, faculty, staff and others and made them feel safe at all times. It has brought them immense peace of mind, helping them focus on what they came to IIT Delhi for – learn and grow. Tarun Sethi, Manager – Sales of Supreme Audiotek Pvt. Ltd expressed, “IIT Delhi wanted to install a surveillance system that can be adopted by their security personnel easily. Today, operators at the command control center are effortlessly using Intelligent VMS due to its user-friendly interface and advanced features. They are increasingly relying on real-time surveillance, monitoring, flagging, playback, and instantaneous investigation. Needless to mention, our partnership with Videonetics was one of the cornerstones that allowed the project to fly and succeed. We look forward to working with them in the future as well.” Mukesh Khandelwal, Institute Engineer of IIT Delhi said, “We were looking for a solution that could provide security to the entire premises of IIT Delhi, as well as help us administer discipline. The Videonetics IVMS solution was a perfect fit for viewing and managing extensive camera network covered all key strategic locations, enabling protection of students and faculty. Additionally, its user-friendly interface with advanced features made it very easy to monitor the campus 24×7, by empowering our existing security infrastructures.”  

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Mono Production Turns its Lens on Security

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In Thailand, one of the biggest names in the entertainment and media business is the Mono Group. The conglomerate is one of the country’s leading content creators, and its enterprises include everything from traditional print media and publications, to mobile platforms for news, gaming and apps. Its many television assets are managed by Mono Production Co., Ltd. (Mono Production) – a leader in Thailand’s television landscape With a multitude of teams, crews and studios working on a variety of projects at the same time, Mono Production operates out of two high-traffic buildings in Bangkok. However, one of them was seriously lagging behind in terms of security. The main challenge was that several different brands of CCTV cameras had been added in an ad-hoc fashion over time, and the company had never implemented a platform to unify them all. Moreover, some of the earlier cameras offered very poor image quality, which made it difficult to review live video and investigate events. Finding relevant video was a long and tedious process, and when events were found, there was often very little information that could actually be gleaned from it. Mono Production knew it needed a better security solution to protect its team members and valuable assets. The main priority was to create a centralized system that could help security personnel efficiently monitor video from across the entire surveillance network. The company was also interested in additional factors such as playback and thumbnail search features, which could further expedite investigations. A new focus on security The company concluded that Avigilon was the obvious solution to meet its security needs, and invested in a full-scale installation. To provide high-quality video of the whole building, almost 100 new cameras were added across five floors, including the H4A dome, H4 SL and H3 bullet cameras. Mono Production took out its former CCTV network and installed a new Avigilon system, including Avigilon Control Center (ACC) video management software, which integrated with the new cameras to help ensure that all captured video could be seamlessly sorted, searched and viewed based on date and time. According to Mono Production, the improvements were impressive and immediate. With the ability to search thumbnails and play back video in near real-time, security personnel no longer needed to spend hours trying to pinpoint the locations of misdemeanors, helping to make the company’s venue much safer and the job of its security personnel more efficient. Avigilon solutions implemented Avigilon Control Center™ Software Allows quick and easy review of live or recorded video with a simplified screen layout, intuitive controls and self-learning video analytics. Also features Avigilon Appearance Search™ technology to help quickly find a person or vehicle of interest. H4A Dome Camera Provides high image detail in a range of settings such as offices, hallways and building entrances. Featuring remote zoom and focus, embedded self-learning video analytics and an impact-resistant design, it’s a well-rounded solution to enhance security in any installation. H4 SL Camera Line Designed to help decrease installation time by up to 50%, the modular design of the H4 SL camera line easily switches between mounting options – even when installation requirements are unknown.   “The Avigilon system provided a unified, end-to-end solution for our security needs,” said Bannasit Rakwong, General Manager at Mono Production, “Our security personnel can now review high-quality video easily and efficiently – the difference is night and day.” Better visibility, quicker results Streamlining investigations At Mono Production, security events generally involve property damage or vandalism rather than serious personal injury. When it came to these relatively minor but time-consuming investigations, the new Avigilon system immediately paid dividends, according to Mono Production. For example, when a fitness machine was broken in the onsite gym, it was extremely easy for security personnel to quickly review video and see exactly how the damage was caused and helped them determine whether or not it was done with malicious intent. This helped them establish liability and hold the culprit accountable so that the company could be compensated for the loss. “Thanks to Avigilon, the overall security of the building not only improved, but it also became much easier to look into those relatively minor events that take up a disproportionate amount of time to investigate. With the new system in place, our security personnel don’t have to spend hours searching video – they can focus on more impactful work.” said Bannasit Rakwong. An evolving solution The ACC™ solution, leveraged in tandem with a comprehensive camera installation, has drastically reduced the amount of recording hardware that Mono Production depends on; and with its superior search and playback capabilities, it has also increased efficiencies for the security team by more than 35%. Since deploying their Avigilon solution, the company has been impressed with the expansion of ACC to support innovative capabilities such as Avigilon Appearance Search and Unusual Motion Detection technologies. Due to the success of the system, Mono Production is also considering expanding its solution to include Avigilon’s Access Control Manager™ system, which will enhance the access control solution currently in place.  

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Overcoming the Challenges of Fire Safety in the Warehouse and Logistics Industry

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink India211 mins

The purpose of a warehouse ranges from being a storage facility for supplies, materials, and equipment, or a depot for frequently changing batches of packages or products prior to delivery to end-customers. The contents within these structures are therefore business assets which are either of high-value, or costly in the sense that any damage or failure to deliver them could incur insurance or compensation payments. Besides this, the premises themselves are valuable as key storage or distribution points. Any operational downtime or suspended access to these buildings has a massive impact on the success, even survival, of businesses which promise prompt service for their customers. Some challenges to fire safety are unique to warehouses and logistics depots. Packaging often comprises paper and cardboard, plus adhesives. Together they can make the perfect kindling material. Especially when sources of heat, for instance, sunlight or electrical equipment, come into contact with them. Stock on the shelves, especially for parcel delivery services or online shops, can change frequently – and this means the items contained within them also change. Anything inside a package, from flammable textiles like polyester, to perfumes containing alcohol, or battery-operated toys, might seem harmless as single items, but if a fire were to break out, each would accelerate the spread of flames. It’s hard for safety managers to keep an eye on what’s exactly stored on site, and therefore the precise fire risk, at any one time. “Inside our automatic warehouse the charging stations for the robots need additional fire monitoring because it’s the biggest fire source in our warehouse” Head of Safety Management of a Renowned Online Retailer A logistics depot or warehouse is a buzzing hive of activity – goods in, goods out; forklift trucks or robots are in constant movement on the floor to pick up items or place them on shelves. This creates risks of collisions between machinery or with shelving, with the potential to ignite or combust. Items on higher shelves could also fall on impact. Not only does this put personnel in danger, but business continuity could be halted within minutes of a fire taking hold in a building full of goods that customers are waiting for. High ceilings in warehouses make smoke detection difficult using classic fire detectors – they rely on smoke reaching to where they are installed. If a fire breaks out on the floor or lower shelving, devastation could occur well before any alarms sound. Sprinkler systems are often installed in spacious areas, but, although they protect the exterior building, valuable assets under its roof could become water-damaged and deemed unfit for purpose or delivery. Outdoor storage shelters used as an extension of main buildings are even more challenging. They are constantly vulnerable to arson and vandalism, plus their open structure makes smoke detectors unusable. Wind tunnels created by high-stacked shelves with gaps in-between intensify this issue further. In addition, materials stored outside could be flammable or combustible. Delivery vehicles, full of fuel and ready to transport goods, are often parked on the premises, creating further hazards. Yet an outdoor area is often not protected against fire at all. Security cameras might be installed to monitor criminal activity but not fires, and they often produce grainy visuals at night. A more sophisticated and reliable system is needed to swiftly detect flames or smoke, in both daylight and darkness. AVIOTEC monitors warehouses and depots day and night, indoors and outdoors A unique approach of artificial intelligence (AI) and physical algorithms are the – technology behind Bosch AVIOTEC video-based fire detection. Even outdoors at night or in low-light conditions such as narrow dark aisles do not pose a challenge to AVIOTEC thanks to its sensitivity of 2 lux. Additional infrared lighting ensures the same detection reliability even in complete darkness. Housing around AVIOTEC cameras protect them from dust and humidity. The implemented algorithms are tailored for many situations, including on-site activity, and moving equipment. Forklifts and robots, or delivery staff loading up vehicles, therefore, would be recognized as no safety risk by the system, unless they are smoldering or in flames themselves. Instant analysis of this visual data generates prompt alerts for relevant teams in case of fire. False alarms are very rare due to the precision of the technology. Another huge advantage is that AVIOTEC can be added to existing video management systems, thus creating a double benefit of security and fire monitoring in real time. Real-world experience of AVIOTEC in depots and warehouses Mouka Ltd in Nigeria is a manufacturer producing foam-based mattresses across three separate production facilities. The on-site chemical process involved to produce the foam material is heat intensive. Warehouses serve as storage for the foam blocks and other quality textiles for their products, as well as distribution depots before delivery to their end customers. To adhere to high safety standards in Nigeria, and for cost efficiency regarding insurance for each of their premises, fire detection had to be rapid and robust. AVIOTEC cameras were installed across all Mouka sites and provide smoke and flame detection within 30 seconds. This means any alerts and necessary evacuation, or fire service intervention occur much faster than with any other system. The company’s needs for both safety and cost-efficiency were both fully met with AVIOTEC. Richetti SpA in Italy pride themselves on their reliable customer service as a co-packer company for fingerfoods. Unfortunately, Richetti learned the hard way of the importance of fire monitoring measures on their facilities after a large fire destroyed one of their premises. After this event, they reached out to Bosch for a solution for their specific needs. Now, not only do they have several AVIOTEC cameras keeping watch at their lively production plants. Their warehouse, storing large stacks of cardboard, is also covered by the AI-driven technology. They will be instantly alerted to any sign of flames or smoke, to avoid having to relive the devastation from several years ago. In Ecuador, the company IncarPalm produce corrugated cardboard packaging to deliver delicate products such as…

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