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Dahua Eureka Series: An Entry-level Early Detection Solution for Waste Fire

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 25, 2021November 14, 202407 mins

Recycling and waste sites are places prone to huge fire hazards due to some potentially flammable materials, inherent risks during disposal process as well as other environmental factors. In particular, battery-related waste fires have become a growing challenge facing the global recycling and waste management sector today. A new report jointly produced by Eunomia and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) estimates that of all the average 300 waste fires in UK each year, approximately 48% are believed to have been caused by Lithium-ion batteries, with a total annual cost of about £158 million. Considering the destructive consequences of waste fires on both the environment and society, an early detection solution is crucial for fire prevention and early fire control. However, traditional detection technologies and devices such as smoke detectors (video, laser etc.) often detect the fire source only after it has already developed, making it difficult to control and extinguish the fire in time. Therefore, a new technology is needed to realize early detection of fire source. As a world-leading video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, Dahua Technology adopts the latest thermal technology to empower its economical Eureka Series – Thermal Mini Hybrid Camera with early fire source detection function. Together with on-site alarm linkage, overheating detection, smoking behavior detection, equipment condition monitoring and other intelligent features, this series provides a proactive entry-level fire prevention solution for waste operators and plant owners. Early Heat Source Detection Equipped with a ‘thermal eye,’ the Dahua Eureka Series can find what traditional surveillance cameras can’t see – heat source. Based on temperature measurement, this high-performance thermal camera can detect a potential fire hazard such as sudden temperature rise or abnormal temperature exceeding a given threshold (e.g., 80°C). By giving early warning signals, it can help prevent occurrence of fire and allow timely response before a fire develops and spreads. Real-time Fire Signature Alert The Dahua Eureka series activates the alarm as soon as an abnormal temperature is detected. It is significantly earlier and faster than a regular smoke detector alarm, especially in a relatively large space where the smoke takes a long time to reach the top. Combined with the built-in active deterrence system of the camera, the on-site personnel will also be notified in time through white light and audible alarm. Visual Fire Source Location By utilizing the powerful penetration ability of thermal technology, the Dahua Eureka series can accurately spot the location of the fire source even when surrounded by smoke. It can clearly capture images showing the temperature distribution and hot spots in the monitored scene. These thermal images guide on-site personnel in efficiently extinguishing the fire source before it spreads out of control. Smoking Behavior Detection For smoking behavior inside waste transfer stations, traditional cameras and detectors are unlikely to detect cigarette smoking and warn the smoker in time because the smoke is too small. The Dahua Eureka Series thermal camera adopts deep-learning algorithm that can identify suspicious smoking behavior by analyzing human postures and cigarette temperature. In addition, the camera uses white light and audible alarms as active deterrents to directly warn the detected smoker. Machinery Overheating Detection The Dahua Eureka series is also suitable for continuously tracking and monitoring the heat and temperature of conveyor, bearing, motor as well as other equipment to ensure the safe operation of waste stations and factories. When machinery overheating is detected, an alarm will be activated and sent to relevant personnel to inform them of any possible malfunction and fire risk. All-weather 24/7 Monitoring Featuring perimeter protection, the Dahua Eureka series can automatically detect and locate intrusion and other possible threats in a variety of harsh environments in real time, and can capture clear images even in total darkness. It provides 24/7 uninterrupted monitoring for waste facilities and factories generally located in remote areas with poor surrounding light condition, which fully improves the overall security level in the area. As an entry-level product of the Dahua thermal family, the Eureka Series serves as a cost-effective early detection system for fire risks. Its long-distance detection capability enables it to measure temperatures ranging from 1-15 meters, which is ideal for large and spacious indoor facilities such as waste transfer stations, warehouses and plants. In addition to fire prevention, it can also be used to detect vessels and people in bodies of water, cell phone usage at gas stations as well as a wide range of small and medium-sized business applications.

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Video Systems: X-Factor Technology Explained

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 25, 2021November 14, 202404 mins

Image quality is vital when you strive to deliver industry-leading video systems that harness the power to predict. When combined with built-in AI, enhanced imaging quality enables more relevant data to support predictive solutions in security and beyond. Cameras are often challenged to capture images and fast-moving objects in changing lighting conditions ranging from bright sunlight to dimly lit or low-light conditions. At the same time, an increasing percentage of noise may occur, leading to grainy images and a loss of detail that may obscure the desired information. With next-level starlight X and HDR X technologies from Bosch, light sensitivity is vastly improved and motion blur eliminated, enabling X series cameras from Bosch to overcome these typical challenges day and night. Excellent imaging with starlight X Starlight technology from Bosch has long been the gold standard in low-light video performance, enabling Bosch cameras to capture color detail even when light levels drop to near zero. Now, Bosch brings starlight X technology with next-level light sensitivity technology to provide clear and relevant images regardless of lighting conditions, time of day, or object movement. Starlight X combines large pixel sensors, advanced image processing, and noise suppression algorithms to significantly improve sensitivity over regular starlight cameras. It provides more detail due to lower noise and ensures color images down to 0.0061 lux due to its new custom optics. This new technology also boosts monochrome sensitivity to the next level to offer improved performance in extreme lowlight scenes. By capturing maximum detail in challenging scenes, starlight X enables Intelligent Video Analytics to provide even more relevant data that supports informed decisions. Low light comparison of starlight to starlight X in 1080p resolution Low light comparison of anoth Motion-optimized HDR X Standard HDR technology combines multiple images with different exposure times to increase the overall dynamic range ensuring the capture of detailed images in scenes that have both light and dark areas. HDR X, a combination of large pixel sensors, custom-optics, and Bosch imaging algorithms, generates two readouts from one short exposure with different gain levels. This lens-sensor combination generates a High Dynamic Range frame without any HDR blur and artefacts. The result is an enhanced dynamic range (up to 144dB) that is motion-optimized to capture the highest level of detail in challenging scenes with both dark and bright areas, while eliminating blur and artefacts caused by the movement of objects.

Case Study

New Chapter Opens for Centuries Old Cathedral with Idis Video

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 25, 2021November 14, 202406 mins

IDIS end-to-end video is protecting a new, purpose-built visitor centre at Canterbury Cathedral, part of a £25 million renovation project transforming one of the UK’s most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The seven-year programme, preserving and safeguarding the fifteen-centuries-old masterpiece of English Gothic architecture – and mother church of the worldwide Anglican communion – includes the addition of a new, purpose-built welcome centre for visitors. The centre, housing retail facilities, a viewing gallery and community studio exhibition space, is protected with a best-in-class video solution which combines discreet monitoring with high-performance image capture. Specialist systems integrator Hall & Kay Security Engineering was tasked with delivering a solution that would be affordable, easy-to-use and allow for comprehensive real-time monitoring, while ensuring reliable recording without data loss. And because this was part of a much wider project, the video technology also had to be fast and easy to install – essential for avoiding project overruns in this complex, multidisciplinary construction environment, and preventing any delays to the new welcome centre’s opening. “The system is now protecting property, enhancing safety for visitors and staff, and providing a complete record of events at one of the UK’s busiest and most important heritage sites. The IDIS end-to-end solution allowed us to present this important customer with a compelling business case, including no up-front or ongoing licensing fees, inherent failover, and extended warranties that combined to demonstrate a low total cost of ownership. Importantly, the solution is also highly flexible and scalable, thanks to long-term hardware support and forward- and backward-compatibility, which future-proofs the cathedral’s investment” David Stokes Divisional Director Hall & Kay Security Engineering Based on previous experience, Hall & Kay had no hesitation recommending IDIS end-to-end tech, incorporating cameras, recorders, VMS, and essential peripherals. This IDIS Korean-made tech also gives Canterbury Cathedral the assurance of trusted manufacturing origin and high-level cybersecurity protection, with its inherent, multi-layered encryptions and proprietary protocols to safeguard sensitive video data. To give high-definition video coverage of the welcome centre’s entrances, retail area and exhibition spaces, Hall & Kay installed IDIS full HD DC4223WRX IR dome cameras. These vandal-resistant models come equipped with varifocal lenses, true WDR and IR LED to deliver crisp, clear images even in challenging and variable lighting conditions. They connect to three 16-channel DD-1216 NVRs to handle recording and deliver 480ips live view with no visible latency. Easy plug-and-play installation allowed for seamless and rapid connectivity and mutual two-factor authentication of devices streamlined cybersecurity measures, the cornerstone of IDIS DirectIP® solutions. The licence-free IDIS Centre VMS gives the cathedral’s constable and his security team complete visual awareness and easy control tools for efficient management, plus the ability to configure specific user permissions to give senior staff and system administrators timely access to video footage. The IDIS cameras and NVRs discreetly blend with the centre’s architecture without detracting from the visitor experience, while providing effective real-time monitoring and enabling a rapid incident response capability. “The choice of IDIS video for this most sensitive of sites is testament to the reliability, quality and cybersecurity of our Korean-made tech,” adds Jamie Barnfield, Senior Sales Director, IDIS Europe, “This is just one of many projects we are working on with Hall & Kay in line with the IDIS philosophy of building sustainable strategic partnerships with integrators and end user customers.”

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‘Impact By Honeywell’ Launches Ac Controller, AI-Based Video Surveillance System, and Diy Connected Smoke Detector

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 25, 2021November 14, 202407 mins

Impact by Honeywell, a brand created by the Fortune 100 company to cater to the growing mid-market segment in India, recently announced the launch of three locally developed products to solve the unique problems of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. These ‘Make in India’ offerings include an AC controller that can save up to 30% in energy costs, an AI-based video surveillance offering, and a DIY connected smoke detector. The brand is also expanding its reach through leading e-commerce platforms for these plug-and-play connected products and solutions. Engineered in India, Impact by Honeywell’s product portfolio has been designed to increase productivity, enhance safety, reduce costs, and enhance compliance for SME customers in and beyond tier-1 and tier-2 cities. “India is a global center for innovation, production and sustainable growth. Since its launch, Impact by Honeywell has created a robust product pipeline by leveraging Honeywell’s local engineering talent in design, hardware, and app-based software capabilities,” said Ashish Modi, President, Honeywell Building Technologies, Asia, “The depth of our engineering experience in India provides us with an understanding of local requirements and has helped us create a local-for-local manufactur-ing ecosystem. We are excited about the strong demand for our products and look forward to continuing to expand our offerings to serve our customers in India.” New product introductions The Impact AC controller is a battery-operated, DIY offering created for small- and mid-sized commercial buildings. These categories of buildings conventionally do not rely on centralized air conditioning for their cooling needs, typically using remote-controlled split, cassette and window air conditioners (ACs) that require human intervention to turn on or off. The AC Controller ensures that ACs are not left running in unoccupied cabins, meeting rooms, conference rooms. AC is the main power consumer in small- and mid- sized buildings. Honeywell’s offering can potentially save businesses up to 30% in energy costs. The Impact AI-based video surveillance offering comprises an integrated camera-processor setup, which performs analytics on the edge and instantly and intelligently delivers alerts to the user via a mobile app. This removes the need to invest in expensive servers or increase network bandwidth to perform video analytics. The product uses proprietary algorithms and offers data analytics through its cloud infrastructure. It is offered with a subscription-based engagement model. The Impact wireless smoke detector is a DIY offering for buildings in which elaborate installations of fire detection systems are not possible. This product provides basic fire safety to the masses and will be sold on leading e-commerce platforms in India. Impact by Honeywell Middle-income households in India are set to almost double by 2030, offering SMEs with an opportunity to meet their burgeoning demands. Furthermore, the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan is expected to give a boost to the SME sector, which is the backbone of the Indian economy. “Impact by Honeywell allows us to reach more building customers by providing them with products that are easy to use, install and maintain and better suited for their needs to help them save on their operational costs,” said Jasmeet Bhatia, GM, Impact by Honeywell, Honeywell Building Technologies, “The DIY functionality of these products also enables us to offer them on e-commerce platforms to make them more accessible to these customers.” Impact by Honeywell’s portfolio is spread across building technologies and safety and productivity solutions. Since its launch, Impact by Honeywell has developed a strong portfolio of products and solutions that serve SME customers. Impact by Honeywell is a new brand, which has been especially created for India. It brings the weight of Honeywell’s technology capabilities to offer world-class, affordable solutions that are tailored to solve the problems of mid segment customers. These are easy-to-buy, -install and -use products and digital solutions that increase productivity, enhance safety, reduce costs, and ensure compliance for businesses catering to mass markets like India, fuelled by a growing middle-income population.

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Video Security in SME Market is Getting More Intelligent and Connected

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 22, 2021November 14, 202459 mins

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may not be as large as companies in the enterprise market, but they are equally important in contributing revenue to the economy. According to World Bank, formal SMEs contribute up to 40% of national income (GDP) in emerging economies. They represent about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide. SMEs grapple with tight budgets, fewer administrative resources, and lack of in-house IT talent, particularly in the face of the unique challenges brought on by the pandemic. However, in truth, with the technology being matured and more products available in the marketplace resulting in cost reductions, the security goals of SMEs are evolving and getting more advanced. Gaining a proactive approach with AI Security installers around the world have been asked for optimal solutions that can help SMEs balance budget and security needs. With a lack of administrative resources, it is less likely for SME customers to have dedicated security personnel to look after daily security operation and management. Sometimes when a security breach occurs and loss suffered, there could be a gap in security for a considerable amount of time until they have noticed it. Today, technology has taken video intelligence to the next level with increased accuracy and performance, thanks to AI development and deep learning algorithms. There are many industries and markets where AI already is making an impact in significant ways, including SMEs who used to be faced with thousands of recorded videos finding evidence of an event. Now, they can enjoy real-time and accurate alerts with fewer distractions. They also gain a proactive approach by identifying potential hazards before they happen – and all this at only a small incremental cost to their business. One example is the use of Hikvision’s security devices with AcuSense technology powered by AI. AcuSense works to distinguish between human, vehicle and other objects using its smart algorithms. This means it can filter out security alerts associated with human (and/ or vehicle) only triggered those for further attention and action. This greatly helps SME customers save on the overall labor cost that could otherwise be used for business improvement. Seeing with clarity and color Video systems have embraced the evolution of resolution for some time – from 480 to 720 pixels to 1080 pixels, and now 4K. People want to see more and see more detail when they are needed. For SME customers, this is not an area they would risk compromising in a security system. Why? Imagine if they find a video clip containing key evidence of an event, but the video images are grainy and unclear. This would make it difficult to see a face, or to distinguish the color of clothing or of an automobile. All efforts would be in vain. Research shows that color is important to aid clarity, improving object recognition.2 It also shows us that in the CCTV world, there is a ‘strong correlation’ between camera performance and color fidelity.3 The ability to see detail and color in the dark is one of the most important aspects of a security camera and there are many technical factors that influence this ability. For example, the sensitivity of the image sensor, the lens aperture, and applied image processing. Today’s new technologies have empowered modern video cameras to see better in any light and in high resolution. Hikvision’s security cameras with its signature ColorVu technology are a great example of this. They guarantee video with colorful details even in extremely dark scenarios. A next-generation series of the cameras goes even further, using 4K Ultra high definition (UHD) to deliver crisp images that provide richer detail. Checking in remotely and respond promptly The enhanced ease of connectivity and scalable bandwidth made possible by cloud technology is stimulating more companies, including SMEs, to connect a lot more video security cameras to their networks. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/300805341_The_Contribution_of_Color_to_Object_Recognition https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228540075_Colour_analysis_and_verification_of_CCTV_images_under_different_lighting_conditions Having all the security systems and data tucked in an IT closet is no longer in the best interests of many SMEs. Push notifications, remote viewing of video, and cloud services are now mainstream for SME customers and their security solutions must support these capabilities. Among others, Hikvision’s Hik-Connect app offers seamless connection with all its security devices, allowing SME customers to view real-time videos, playback, and receive event notifications remotely wherever they are. This means they can monitor remotely, or even open a door with audio communication for example. This really saves SME customers some time as they go about their busy day. Looking to the future Beyond security and monitoring use cases, SME companies are taking advantage of a raft of new technologies like AI, cloud service, technological convergence to undertake a range of tasks. Whether it is by utilizing a proactive security approach to look after their people and assets, or by upgrading their standard security system to high definition to look clearer and act precisely. Or expanding the system with audio, intercom and access control to automate processes. Or keeping a watchful eye on their day-to-day business operations remotely. All in all, they are quick to seize on the possibilities offered by today’s next-generation video systems to maximize return on investment (RoI) with the lowest cost of ownership. With international organizations such as the World Bank lending more services and improving their access to finance, SMEs will continue to grow and embrace more possibilities. Discover more: https://www.hikvision.com/en/core-technologies/deep-learning/ acusense/ https://www.hikvision.com/en/core-technologies/low-light-imaging/ colorvu/ https://www.hikvision.com/en/products/software/hik-connect/

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Hikvision Day Virtual Expo and Conference Gets Overwhelming Response

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 22, 2021November 14, 202405 mins

Hikvision India has participated in an online event ‘Hikvision Day Virtual Expo and Conference’ on 9th September to share the updates on cutting edge technologies, products and solutions. The online event was powered by Prama Hikvision India in Association with IFSEC and Informa Markets. The ‘Hikvision Day’ event had a wide variety of trending technology themes. The keynote address was delivered by A.L. Narasimhan, Vice President, Strategic Business Alliance, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. on behalf of Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The keynote address highlighted the relevance of the ‘Hikvision Day.’ He added, “It is a time to update, upgrade and upskill with the best of industry experts on the security technologies and product knowledge. The event is important because it is the best opportunity to know and grow with the latest trends in the security industry. It is time to rethink, restart and reimagine, the new normal world. ‘Hikvision Day’ is a starting point. We need to rethink as the security industry trends are changing with time. It’s time to restart after a long pause of lockdown and slowdown induced by the pandemic scenario. We need to reboot the business with lots of resilience and caution. One should never ever lower the guard against the pandemic. It is time to face the challenges and tap new opportunities.” The high tech product and technology updates were presented by the Hikvision’s domain experts. The key presentations included ‘Latest trends in the Video Security’ by A.L. Narasimhan; ‘Movement Control Management using Artificial intelligence & Video security’ by Vinay Mishra, Senior Vice President, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.; Alarm & Inspection Solutions by Ankur Panchal, Product Head – Intrusion and Inspection Products, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.; Access Control, Entrance Solutions and Video Intercom Solutions by Ashish Gujarathi, Assistant Vice President (AVP), Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.; Transmission & Display by Bhavin Chauhan, Assistant Vice President (AVP), IT Products, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.; and Robotics & Machine Vision Solutions by Ramesh Bhorania, Vice President, Robotics and FA Division, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The event had a thought provoking panel discussion on the theme – Safe Reopening in New Normal: What are the major shifts? The panel discussion was moderated by Ratna Pawan, Transformation Director, Risk Advisory, EY. The insightful discussions on pre- and post-pandemic security challenges were headed by eminent panellists including Vinay Mishra, Diwakar Nath Pandey, PCI, Physical Security Health and Safety, Axa Insurance, Purvesh Gada, Chapter Leader, Global Association for corporate Services –Mumbai Chapter, Sharad Shrivastava, Director, Enhansafe India. The ‘Hikvision Day Virtual Expo and Conference’ got an overwhelming response from the security professional community comprising security industry partners, business associates, system integrators, consultants and end-users. The vote of thanks was given by A.L. Narasimhan, Vice President, Strategic Business Alliance, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.

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Videonetics Wins FIST 2021 ‘Product of the Year’ Award

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 22, 2021November 14, 202403 mins

Videonetics, world’s leading AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) development company, has been honoured with prestigious fire & security industry award ‘Product of the Year,’ by Finest India Skill Talent (FIST) Awards 2021, for their AI powered industry safety & security solution at FSAI Maha Yatra. “At Videonetics, we understand the challenges and complex requirements associated with providing security and safety to industrial and critical infrastructures. We pride ourselves on innovating solutions based on AI & DL powered framework DeeperLook™ that addresses their need with precision at the lowest TCO. We are excited to receive product of the year award that validates our drive for high performance, innovation, differentiation and global scalability” Avinash Trivedi VP – Business Development of Videonetics Initiated by Fire & Security Association of India, the FIST Awards recognize extraordinary contribution of organization and individuals in the field of security, safety, firefighting, and emergency response. The virtual and on-site gala award night was attended by stakeholders, decision makers and policymakers from the industry fraternity. Paneled by jury comprising independent, veteran and industry stalwarts, the award was adjudged using a robust rating scale and evaluated on key criteria such as product differentiators, design, integration capabilities, real-world applications to name a few. Videonetics AI & DL powered industrial safety & security solution was designed and developed with emphasis on preventive security, centralized visibility along with efficiently complying to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) standard. The solution ensures safer workforce and workplace along with helping business to optimize their operations. After having deployed at various sites, the stake holders are empowered to stay one step ahead of security breaches for timely interventions, improving operational efficiency while keeping property and people safe.

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Zero Trust: The Only Protection Model for Businesses in the New Normal

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 22, 2021November 14, 202407 mins

Akamai, one of the world’s most trusted solutions to power and protect digital experiences, recently shared how the Zero Trust model is the present and future of online security, delivering significant business value in addition to being a first line of defense against cybercriminals. The insights come on the back of the recently concluded Akamai Zero Trust Journey Roundtable series in India. During the event, Akamai shared how important it is for organisations to adopt a Zero Trust network architecture to protect enterprise data, wherever users and devices are, whilst also ensuring that applications work quickly and seamlessly without any downtime. This is particularly important as COVID-19 work from home policies have resulted in employees using more personal devices. Siddharth Pisharoti, RVP, India & SEA region, Akamai said, “At Akamai, we regularly observe enterprises suffering from cyberattacks that could have easily been thwarted using a Zero Trust approach. While it may sound scary or difficult to implement, Zero Trust is truly more than a defensive strategy, and can bring many business benefits, helping modernize cybersecurity and provide business and IT leaders the peaceof-mind they need.” Unrelenting assault by cybercriminals Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity incidents continue to rise globally. As the world’s largest and most distributed edge platform, Akamai analyses over 300 terabytes of new attack data per day. Through this analysis, Akamai has noted record-breaking highs in attack vectors such as: Distributed-Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks: Akamai mitigated 1900+ DDos attacks in Q1 2021, marking a 34 percent year-on-year increase. Credential abuse: 63 billion credential abuse attacks were identified in Q1 2021, a whopping 133 percent increase. Application layer attacks: Over two billion Web Access Firewall (WAF) alerts were triggered in Q1 2021, a 70 percent year-onyear jump. In light of these startling numbers, Akamai’s CEO, Tom Leighton urged businesses to move away from traditional perimeter defense strategies and protect internal apps the same way they protect external facing apps – as if there was no perimeter. Zero Trust: More than a line of defense but a mindset and approach for the future Akamai’s platform data shows that cybercrime is increasingly lucrative, and that cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated. At the same, the cybersecurity industry is highly fragmented, making it challenging for businesses to choose the right cybersecurity solutions. Here, the Zero Trust mindset comes in. Zero Trust is a network security model, based on a strict identity verification process, using the principle of least privilege. The framework dictates that only authenticated and authorized users and devices can access applications and data, ensuring that applications are never exposed. At the same time, it protects those applications and users from advanced threats on the Internet. At Akamai’s APJ Zero Trust Journey Roundtable series, the company’s CIO, Mani Sundaram shared more about the business’ adoption of this path-breaking security approach and why all organisations should be on the same journey. He also underscored how Zero Trust is more than a line of defense, but instead can benefit businesses by reducing IT complexity, providing greater network visibility, reducing the IT security workload, improving data protection and most importantly, improving user experience. Akamai’s mission is to make the internet fast, intelligent and secure. Zero Trust is a network security model, based on a strict identity verification process. The framework dictates that only authenticated and authorized users and devices can access applications and data. At the same time, it protects those applications and users from advanced threats on the Internet. This model was first introduced by an analyst at Forrester Research and although not entirely a new theory, it has become more and more important for modern day digital transformation and its impact on business network security architecture. Akamai powers and protects life online. The most innovative companies worldwide choose Akamai to secure and deliver their digital experiences – helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world’s largest and most trusted edge platform, Akamai keeps apps, code, and experiences closer to users than anyone – and threats farther away.

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Milestone and Briefcam bring Premium Forensic Analytics to Xprotect Customers

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 21, 2021November 14, 202406 mins

With the introduction of XProtect® Rapid REVIEW, Milestone’s customers will be able to accelerate investigations and find what they are looking for with speed and accuracy. Powered by BriefCam’s video analytics technology, hours of video recordings can now be reviewed in minutes, bringing enhanced decision-making and momentum to any investigation. Milestone’s XProtect Rapid REVIEW is an intelligent video analytics solution that allows security operators and investigators to efficiently search through hours and hours of video recordings and pinpoint exactly what they are looking for in mere minutes. Powered by the innovative BriefCam® video analytics technology, XProtect Rapid REVIEW is an add-on product that is seamlessly integrated into Milestone’s XProtect Smart Client. The product is available from 27 October 2021 and is supported on all paid XProtect VMS products. “XProtect Rapid REVIEW is an ideal solution for Milestone XProtect customers, looking to enhance their VMS investment with premium forensic video analytics. BriefCam is thrilled to tap into a segment of the market not currently addressed, through Milestone and its vast partner ecosystem,” said Gili Rom, VP Strategy and Alliances at BriefCam. Commenting on the launch, Sandesh Kaup, Country Manager, India, and SAARC, at Milestone Systems added, “Public security is an integral part of our smart cities initiative and video forensics is in high demand in India. Integrating VIDEO SYNOPSIS® and Milestone’s XProtect, a day of security footage can get reduced into just one minute video clips. This leads to a significant reduction in the effort and cost required to review any stored video. This greatly benefits our police and forensic investigations to identify evidence, and use data generated insights for swift action and continued safety.” Bjørn Skou Eilertsen, Chief Technology Officer at Milestone Systems, said, “Clearly, XProtect Rapid REVIEW is an important tool for our customers to help them speed up their investigation and in general work smarter with their VMS. Bringing the best solutions for our customers is our key focus.” XProtect Rapid REVIEW enables highly accurate, cross-camera video searches and filtering, based on an expanding suite of classes, attributes, behaviors and visual layers that help investigators pinpoint people, objects, and behaviors of interest. The unique VIDEO SYNOPSIS® technology gives the operator the ability to visualize objects simultaneously that appeared at different times within the video. “The launch of XProtect Rapid REVIEW is a strategic partnership to bring video analytics closer to our core product and add further value to our customers’ XProtect investment,” said Eilertsen. “We want to enable businesses and governments to harness the power of data insights, which can help them address scarcity of resources, security threats, and other challenges. Sometimes we may find that the best option is to integrate analytics in XProtect. That said, openness is built into Milestone’s DNA, XProtect remains an open platform VMS, and we continue to deliver the video management solutions that best solve customers’ needs through strong partnerships with our technology partners,” concluded Eilertsen. Delivering a seamless experience requires a deep integration of analytics technology. Milestone XProtect is one of only a few VMSs to have a level 4 integration to BriefCam analytics, making XProtect Rapid REVIEW functions available directly from within the XProtect Smart Client. This ensures a seamless experience providing the user with a single user interface experience, from where they can manage their investigation. BriefCam® is the leading provider of video analytics software that enables people, companies, and communities to unlock the value of video surveillance content. Delivering accurate, flexible, and comprehensive solutions, BriefCam’s video analytics platform provides valuable insights for accelerating investigations, increasing situational awareness, and enhancing operational intelligence. VIDEO SYNOPSIS® technology is a registered trademark of BriefCam, Ltd.

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Smiths Detection Opens New Global Technology Development Centre in Bangalore to Advance Latest Digital Technologies

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaOctober 21, 2021November 14, 202402 mins

Smiths Detection, a global player in threat detection and security screening technologies, has recently opened a new global technology development centre in Bangalore, India. The site will act as a global hub for the development and delivery of new digital technologies that will be used by Smiths Detection’s customers across the aviation, defence, urban security, and ports and borders industries. Furthermore, the site will also be used as a hybrid office for the over 100 strong digital team, who work with colleagues across the globe, including at key sites in Singapore, France, Germany, the UK, and the USA. “We’re thrilled to be officially opening this site in Bangalore, which will be a pivotal delivery centre for the next generation of digital security technologies,” said Vice President Technology and Programme Management, Matt Clark, “The opening of this site demonstrates our commitment to growing our business across multiple sectors and geographies, allowing us to further advance our global mission of making the world a safer place.” The opening was held virtually so that members of Smiths Detection’s international team, who were unable to attend due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, could join. In addition to the new office in Bangalore, Smiths Detection’s India headquarters as well as its global training site are both situated in Gurugram.