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AVEVA and Schneider Electric Enter Distributor Partnership to Deliver End-to-End Industrial Software Solutions

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AVEVA, a global leading player in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, entered a distributor partnership agreement with Schneider Electric India, a leading player in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. The combined strength of this partnership will enable organizations on their journey to industry 4.0 through digitization and meet their end-to-end digital transformation requirements in a holistic way. Through its wide community of specialized systems integrators, Schneider Electric India will deliver AVEVA’s comprehensive industrial automation software suite. The companies will extend this partnership to the greater India region including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Schneider Electric India will support its channel partners to promote AVEVA offerings through in-depth training and enablement sessions, certifications, incentivized programs, value-added services, dedicated channel workshops and roadshows. The company will focus on upskilling its system integrators on AVEVA’s leading-edge software solutions and offer comprehensive lead generation and implementation support for its partners across verticals. “Our business strategy of establishing leadership in industrial software that spans segments (process and discrete), aligns perfectly with AVEVA’s expertise in helping customers achieve their digital transformation ambitions while also meeting the sustainability goals. Through our EcoStruxure architecture, Schneider will be able to offer its customers digital solutions that cover the total lifecycle of the project in terms of project design, process design and simulation, and enterprise level/ operations planning” Senthil Kumar Venkataramanujulu Vice President, Industry Business, Schneider Electric India   “AVEVA is committed to delivering innovative and state-ofthe-art technologies to help organizations embrace the driving force of digital transformation. Our distribution agreement with Schneider Electric India supports this overarching goal and empowers customers to advance their digital agendas. Schneider Electric’s robust ecosystem of system integrators providing a broad coverage across all geographies and verticals will help us jointly address the unique requirements of regional customers. Their wide reach and deep market knowledge will help AVEVA maintain, expand and scale its leadership position in the industrial automation software space” Abis Zaidi Head of Partners, Greater India Region, AVEVA The combined partnership will provide a complete portfolio of digital transformative solutions for the end user to expedite their digital journeys across energy management, automation systems, and services. Schneider Electric will assist AVEVA customers in optimizing these solutions so that they may successfully update their operations and ensure business continuity. Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. They call this life is on. Their mission is to be the customers’ digital partner for sustainability and efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. They are the most local of global companies. They are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about shared meaningful purpose, inclusive and empowered values. AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability. By connecting the power of information and artificial intelligence with human insight, AVEVA enables teams to use their data to unlock new value. They call this Performance Intelligence. AVEVA’s comprehensive portfolio enables more than 20,000 industrial enterprises to engineer smarter, operate better and drive sustainable efficiency. AVEVA supports customers through a trusted ecosystem that includes 5,500 partners and 5,700 certified developers around the world. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with over 6,500 employees and 90 offices in over 40 countries.

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Eagle Eye Networks Acquires Surveillance AI Leader Uncanny Vision

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Eagle Eye Networks, the leading global player in cloud video surveillance, today announced the acquisition of artificial intelligence leader Uncanny Vision, accelerating the company’s leadership in providing AI and analytics to make customers’ businesses more efficient and the world a safer place. The acquisition also includes research and development capabilities and a new regional office in Bangalore, India. “After evaluating more than a dozen AI companies, we began working with Uncanny Vision in 2020. It didn’t take long for us to conclude that Uncanny Vision is the clear leader in surveillance AI. Their award-winning AI technology is deployed across thousands of locations, including Fortune 500 customers” Dean Drako CEO, Eagle Eye Networks   “After evaluating more than a dozen AI companies, we began working with Uncanny Vision in 2020. It didn’t take long for us to conclude that Uncanny Vision is the clear leader in surveillance AI,” said Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks CEO, “Their award-winning AI technology is deployed across thousands of locations, including Fortune 500 customers.” “We share the Eagle Eye team’s vision to deliver advanced, cyber secure AI cloud video surveillance offerings that transform video surveillance for businesses around the globe” Ranjith Parakkal Co-Founder, Uncanny Vision   The deal accelerates Eagle Eye’s plan, announced in November 2020, when Eagle Eye raised funds from venture capital firm Accel, to dramatically reshape video surveillance. Uncanny Vision’s deep learning algorithms enable recognition, identification, and prediction, improving business operations, customer service, and site safety. Uncanny Vision’s award-winning AI is used today in multiple applications, including: Smart parking. Retail analytics. Gate security. Toll automation. Smart cities. ATM monitoring. Worker safety. Perimeter security. Drako said, “Uncanny Vision’s tools for training, building, and optimizing models, and its infrastructure for managing and storing training data are superior. This is a key component we’re excited to add to the Eagle Eye Networks platform.” All 60 Uncanny Vision employees will be retained, and Eagle Eye plans to expand the Bangalore office. Eagle Eye is committed to supporting Uncanny Vision’s current customers, and will continue to build its global infrastructure to provide the very best 24/7 support to its valued customers around the world. Uncanny Vision co-founders, Ranjith Parakkal and Navaneethan Sundaramoorthy, have joined the Eagle Eye leadership team. Parakkal said, “We share the Eagle Eye team’s vision to deliver advanced, cyber secure AI cloud video surveillance offerings that transform video surveillance for businesses around the globe.” “The economic model of delivering subscription-based AI on a per-camera basis through a global cloud infrastructure will ignite growth for security integrators who are otherwise challenged with how to build a financially stable business,” said Alper Cetingok, Managing Director and Head of the Security & Safety Practice at Raymond James. Eagle Eye Networks is the leading player in cloud video surveillance worldwide. Their 100% cloud managed solutions provide cloud and on-premises recording, bank-level security and encryption, and broad analog and digital camera support – all accessed via the web or mobile applications. Eagle Eye Networks delivers cyber secure cloud-based video with artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to make businesses more efficient and the world a safer place. All products benefit from Eagle Eye’s developer friendly RESTful API platform and Big Data Video Framework™. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Eagle Eye has offices in Bangalore, Tokyo, and Amsterdam. Founded in 2013, Uncanny Vision is an award-winning AI-based computer vision company delivering next generation intelligent surveillance solutions for smart cities, smart buildings and infrastructure specifically for people and vehicle monitoring using cameras. Uncanny Vision surveillance enables cameras to ‘see’ and “understand’ their environment instantly, using optimized real-time AI/ deep learning algorithms.  

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Hikvision India Shines at FSAI Maha Yatra, Wins Product of the Year Award at FIST Awards

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Hikvision India, the leading provider of innovative video security products and solutions, has participated in the recently held FSAI Maha Yatra, organised by the Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI). There were three events organised under the aegis of the FSAI Maha Yatra, including Fire & Security India Expo (FSIE) – (virtual on-line expo); India Fire & Security Yatra (IFSY) – (on-site and the virtual conference at 21 chapters in 21 cities); and FIST Awards 2021 (on-site and virtual – 21 chapters) were organized as a part of the FSAI Maha Yatra. Hikvision India has won the Product of the Year Access Control Systems (Hardware-Software) award at the Finest India Skill & Talent (FIST) Awards in the access control category. The first day of FSIE event was inaugurated by Dr. Vikram Singh, Former DGP of UP. This was preceded by a welcome address by Suresh Menon. National President, FSAI highlighting various attributes of all the three events. This was followed by an introductory talk by Ms. Rakhi Deepak, national Secretary, FSAI. Dr. Singh also chaired the opening session and covered various nuances on how to handle the safety, health and security relevant concerns likely to crop up while educational institutions are getting geared for reopening. Commenting on the Hikvision’s participation in the FSAI Maha Yatra, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD and CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd., said, “Hikvision India had proactively participated in the FSAI’s Maha Yatra to present its latest technologies and product innovations in the Indian security market. It is one of the most unique onsite and virtual expo platforms for the fire and security segments. We were happy to showcase the latest products and innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), Big Data and IoT. We won the most coveted FIST Award in the access control systems (hardware/ software) as Product of the Year Award. This is an affirmation of our faith and conviction in the research and development to drive the excellence and innovation. FSAI Maha Yatra has added value through FSIE, IFSY and FIST Award events.” India Fire & Security Yatra (IFSY 2021) events were also organised in the on-site & virtual format across 21 Chapters. IFSY had allowed one to one interaction with the visitors present physically at the venue. In every city the chapter/ subchapter had organised the technical seminars during the day. IFSY 2021 was successfully organised at 21 locations (Goa, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Surat, Vadodara, Amaravathi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Indore, Jaipur, Lucknow, Nagpur, Nashik, Raipur and Vizag) across the country concurrently. Hikvision India representatives participated in the conference through presentations and panel discussion at these 21 locations. Pramod Pandurang Sawant, Hon. Chief Minister, Goa has kindly presided over the above function as chief guest and inaugurated the proceedings from Goa. Finest India Skill & Talent (FIST) Awards distribution function were also held online. Awards in different categories were given away splitting across 21 chapter level venues across the country. Hikvision India won the Product of the year Award in the access control system (software/ hardware). The FIST Awards function witnessed a number of leading industries, other manufacturing units and other establishments like medicare establishments, hospitality sector, educational institutions, commercial as well as residential sectors etc. However, uniquely this year the programs could be executed across the country at its 21 chapter wise locations through both online and offline (physical) modes. In parallel, they had also been streamed parallel across the nation (virtually).  

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Johnson Controls Selects Tempered Networks to Provide Zero Trust Secure Communications, Further Advancing Cybersecurity Leadership for OpenBlue Services

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Johnson Controls, the leading global player for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, selected Tempered Networks to provide best-in-class secure communications and network management for its OpenBlue services, further advancing cybersecurity leadership for the company’s smart buildings technology ecosystem. The agreement allows Johnson Controls to deploy Tempered Airwall as a core component of OpenBlue service offerings to protect building automation customers worldwide. OpenBlue serves many different industries including commercial and civic workplaces, hospitals, schools, campuses, and stadiums. “The acceleration of digital transformation means our customers are realizing the benefits of operating smart buildings that are increasingly data-enabled and require the strongest levels of cybersecurity,” said Vijay Sankaran, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Johnson Controls, “By leveraging security technology from Tempered Networks, we enable smart buildings with industry-leading secure remote access technology and AI-driven security insights to help OpenBlue customers manage risk and simplify network management, allowing them to deliver a great occupant experience.” “We enable smart buildings with industryleading secure remote access tech and AIdriven security” CTO, Vijay Sankaran   Tempered Airwall will be integrated into OpenBlue Bridge technology, a gateway for secure edge to cloud communications. “We are enabling Johnson Controls technicians to securely access and manage equipment at a customer site from anywhere using zero trust software defined networking and military-grade encryption, rendering building systems invisible to unauthorized users and potential attacks,” said Jason Christman, Vice President and Chief Product Security Officer at Johnson Controls. Johnson Controls new OpenBlue services that leverage the Tempered Airwall platform will be available globally and addresses clear demand for improved cybersecurity and management. “Critical infrastructure is being hacked daily because digital transformation has made it vulnerable. The network solutions that worked in the past, like adding yet another firewall, are no longer effective”, said Keith Beeman, CEO of Tempered Networks, “With Airwall’s native zero trust platform, building automation systems can now be safely and optimally managed from anywhere.” The integration of Lynwood, Washington-based Tempered Network’s security technology further advances OpenBlue Services leadership in cybersecurity, building on recent partnerships with Pelion and DigiCert to provide advanced secure device management and digital trust for smart building technology.  

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Security by Design or by Numbers? Designing of Physical Security System

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Anil Puri CMD, APS group A second generation entrepreneur, thought leader and an action catalyzer rolled into one – Anil Puri is a rare combination of a visionary, and one who has mastered the art of strategic and tactical thinking to the core. He has been using this combination to seed new ideas and to lead them to their implementation on-ground. This has been a consistent feature of his career. He has rich experience of approximately 35 years in corporate in diverse domains & from functional managerial level to apex as chairman of a corporate group. PSA came to him as a part of inheritance and by choice. He at times spends part of his time in listening to his ops team in their due diligence in understanding the nitty – gritty of the PSS or security design of the client premises. Most of the time his niche experience and deep understanding of the PSS is of immense value to the ops team in unwinding the folds of the system. INTRODUCTION Security standards are heavily context dependent and tailored to the needs of the company and/ or region. Whether it is heavy crime, militias or corruption, security by design (SBD) is needed to protect assets and to ensure that a company continues operating without interference. When a project is in its infant stages with low exposure, the companies take little to no heed, but it is of the utmost importance that your business is prepared for potential risks when the wheels of your project start turning full throttle. PHYSICAL SECURITY & CYBER SECURITY – WHY CONVERGENCE MIRRORS THE PILLARING EFFECT? Cybersecurity/ digital security has become the watchword of the day. Having stepped into the 21st century, the world is heavily dependent on IT infrastructure for carrying out everyday business operations. Be it monetary transactions or information exchange, digital platforms today dominate the world stage. Naturally, digital data has taken the center stage in the grand scheme of things – with more and more devices coming online due to the advent of technologies such as wearables and IoT, and this volume of data is only going to increase. Due to the rather sensitive nature of digital infrastructure, businesses are investing heavily in ensuring the digital security of their IT assets, and with newer, more sophisticated threats on the horizon, this is only to be expected. Malicious elements on the internet are regularly amping up their repertoire of attack techniques. Ransomware, DDoS, and spyware are just some of the many weapons in the arsenal of these malicious players. In order to protect IT resources from such attacks, companies are prepared to invest time as well as money. But are our present security measures enough? True, you can put in place advanced digital security structures, create digital safety and hygiene protocols, and deploy state-ofthe-art technology to ensure that your assets are digitally protected. All this overlooks one of the main chinks in the cyber security armour – the Physical Security. Consider this – you have implemented all the encryption in the world, you’ve created a digitally insulated system that cannot be penetrated by digital means. What if a fire happens to ravage your data servers? Or any unauthorized personnel gains access to secure areas of your computing infrastructure? What happens next? Physical security was, is, and will remain one of the prime avenues by which your cyber infrastructures can and should be adequately protected. Keeping your organization safe against physical attacks is essential to safeguarding your digital assets. This not only helps reduce the risks to your IT infrastructure but also contributes towards protecting your employees as well as related physical property. Yet physical security rarely occupies a position of concern in the minds of most information security professionals. Seeing as physical security has multiple technical as well as administrative components, organizations fail to recognize it as a valid component of cyber security. Physical security must be one of the key components of your digital security plan. Without a well laid physical security infrastructure, your digital security remains half-baked at the best, and dangerously exposed at the worst – most important link in the cyber security chain. WHAT DOES SECURITY BY DESIGN (SBD) IMPLY? An effective physical security system when evolved by design; integrates people, procedures, and technology for the protection of the assets against all possible types of crime; to mention a few – intrusion, thefts, sabotage, malicious human attacks and most vital being the cybersecurity breaches. Hence, the designer or security director should weigh the objectives of the physical security system (PSS) clearly against available resources and then evaluate the proposed design to ascertain how well it meets the objectives of the security program. SECURITY BY DESIGN VS SECURITY BY NUMBERS? As discussed above, security by design takes into account multiple disciplinary approaches to ensure that a building is safe and secure for office, residence or commercial purpose; more so as part of fool proof PSS (physical security system). Sheer deployment of numbers without taking into account the pillars of the asset protection like risk assessment (RA) & risk management (RM) tools, non-integration of selected components of technology will only amount to flooding with human presence amounting to melee, overcrowding and overlapping of job profiles leading to utter confusion and non-accountability. Human error will overwhelm the system with no space for technology and processes leading to erratic & regressive response mechanism – thus vitiating the very principle of detect, deter, delay and respond (destroy) leading to ultimate failure of PSS. WHAT DOES SECURITY BY DESIGN INVOLVE? To design and construct a safe and secure building, a collaborative approach to the design process is required, starting at the conceptual phase of the project and continuing throughout the process. So is the case when we decide to evolve a PSS. It is necessary for all persons responsible for the safety and security of the building components to interact closely throughout the entire design and construction process. This means that all interested parties…

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Matrix Project Series 5MP IP Bullet Camera

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Matrix Project Series Bullet Cameras are designed for serious indoor and outdoor deployments. The cameras are a fit for large enterprises and project sites such as manufacturing units, construction sites, and environments where sturdy cameras are required. Designed with Sony STARVIS series back-illuminated sensors, the cameras capture exceptionally clear footage even in low-light environments. Next, the True WDR technology evenly balances the lighting in the video footage. As a result, one can view video footage without unnecessary blurs that are being created by different lighting conditions. Likewise, the H.265 compression technology ensures that the video storage is optimized by 50% and one can store the video for more days. Along with storage optimization, the IP cameras offer bandwidth optimization. Smart activity-based bandwidth consumption drops the bandwidth consumption to almost half. To add to this, the IP cameras also offer a smart streaming feature that lets the user define the image quality of different regions in the video footage. Therefore, while monitoring the region with the highest importance is allocated a higher bandwidth to view the footage clearly and the less important regions are allocated bandwidth accordingly. A clear application of the same is to view the number plate of the vehicles entering the premises at the entry points. That is just a part of the whole picture. What makes these devices apt for the premises is the in-built intelligent video analytics. The analytics are triggered on anomalies in the video footage i.e., any kind of irregular motion, intrusion, or tampering with the security device leads to a notification directly to a user in real-time. As a result, with these devices, he can eliminate the security challenges and create proactive security. Matrix IP Cameras offer in-built video analytics such as motion detection, intrusion detection, tripwire, tamper detection that deliver real-time notifications. Furthermore, in case of network failure, the cameras offer edge recording support where one can store upto video footage of 512GB. Pertaining to multiple benefits, the cameras also adhere to quality standards and are acclaimed for their build. The cameras adhere to CE, FCC, BIS, IP66, and UL standards.  

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EZVIZ C1HC Smart Home Camera: Small in Size, Big on Features

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EZVIZ C1HC camera is a compact sized indoor wireless smart security camera. C1HC packs essential functionalities like 12 metre (40 foot) night vision, two way talk and simple installation making it an ideal choice to protect your home, shops etc. C1HC provides video resolution of 1080p giving crystal clear image throughout the day. C1HC camera has 2 infrared illuminators to light up the area for up to 12 meters (40 feet) even during low light conditions or night time, so one can see everything clearly in live stream and recorded footage. The camera has wide angle lens of 108 degrees (diagonal), which helps cover most of the indoor area. With combination of C1HC and EZVIZ App, one can receive real time notifications on their phone as soon as the C1HC detects any motions happening including those that happen in the dark helping one to get all the details going on at home. C1HC camera offers Two Way Communication feature wherein by using EZVIZ App an user can communicate with his family from wherever he is, like a phone call. Thanks to the advanced full duplex audio feature two sides can talk simultaneously. With C1HC, there is absolutely no need to drilling a hole in the wall. The installation process is made super-efficient and super easy. All he needs to do is unwrap the package, plug in the cable, and mount the camera on a metallic surface or any other place using mounting kit included in the camera box. With a built in micro SD card slot the camera can support micro SD card storage of up to 256GB. The user can save all his precious moments on the micro SD card inserted in the camera and access the same using EZVIZ App from anywhere and during any time of the day. Below are the key features of the camera explained in brief: Resolution: C1HC boasts resolution of 1080p providing with clear images throughout the day. Wide angle: C1HC provides wide angle lens of 108 degrees (diagonal) covering most of the indoor area. Night vision: When there’s insufficient light to see in the dark, the C1HC camera still sees what’s there, up to 12 meters (40 feet) away. Two super-efficient infrared illuminators light up the camera’s expansive field of view, so one sees everything clearly in the live stream and in recorded footage. Receive notifications: The C1HC records every motion faithfully – including those that happen in the dark. The user will receive instant notifications on his phone so he can get the details on all the goings-on at home. Two-way talk: Use the EZVIZ App to call the family at home from wherever the person is. Like an actual phone call, two sides can talk simultaneously – thanks to the advanced full-duplex audio feature on the C1HC. Easy installation: Not interested in drilling a hole in the wall? No problem! The installation of C1HC is super easy. Just unwrap the package, plug in the cable, and mount the camera on a metallic surface or any other place using the mounting kit. Once one finds the right viewing angle, he is all set. EZVIZ App: With the EZVIZ App, he can capture, save, protect, and share what’s valuable to him  

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Digital Presentation to Maximize Corporate Collaboration

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It’s often been said that the way of working will change even after COVID restrictions are behind us. More people are remote working, and that’s set to continue. But these changes have been happening in the background for a while – with new attitudes changing the environment we work in. Consider that regular work activity – the meeting. These are changing from longer ‘presentation-led’ meetings to more versatile collaboration-style ones using digital presentation; and those require a different kind of space and technology support. New workforce = new work environment According to Futuresource, 75% of the workforce will consist of digital natives by 2030. This makes them key factors in how the workplace will change1 . This group thrives on digital ways of working, since they are the first group to have grown up entirely surrounded with digital technology. So a millennial is less likely to respond to a long meeting around a conference table with a turgid presentation. The new attitude towards meetings is that they should be dynamic, with clear actions and results. These are more collaborative brainstorms, where a smaller group of people can really discuss and co-present. Many employees are much more likely to engage and be productive in this kind of environment. There is one trend that has been directly affected by the pandemic – the flexibility of access to meetings. With more people remote working, the ability to connect together into a meeting space has become crucial. That can be done using an online platform, or as a hybrid, also including a smaller meeting room. In this way, more people can be included, maximizing effective outputs from the meeting. According to Reuters, in December 2019, Zoom reported 10 million daily users. Three months later, the number of Zoom’s daily participants jumped to more than 200 million2 . This was driven by the impact of the pandemic, but predictions are that significant growth is set to continue. Enter digital presentation This dynamic shift in the way meetings are held has a direct impact on the facilities and AV/ IT managers of the world. These are the people tasked to make it work. In some organizations it’s even led to office redesigns, with more small spaces replacing the larger, more traditional conference rooms. This is a trend that’s also set to continue – according to Futuresource, 66% of companies say dedicated technology for informal meeting spaces is a medium/ high priority. But what about presenting tools? Although the majority of presentations are still done using Powerpoint, higher levels of collaboration need a different kind of screen, for example. It’s important for more than one person to be able to annotate the screen directly, for example. People need to be able to connect wirelessly from their own devices (also known as BYOD, or bring your own device) to provide input. Remote team members need to have a way to ‘dial in’ and be involved in the meeting. This is perhaps why 2021 global sales are expected to grow to 2.5 million Interactive Displays, representing a 12% increase. Making a screen interactive All these functions are part of the design of Hikvision’s Interactive Displays. The embedded software turns the screen into a fully-functional white board. This means more than one person can annotate on it at any one time. They are able to write more ‘naturally’ on the sensitive multi-touch point surface. It also allows zooming in and out to focus on details as they work. In the new digital workplace, meeting contributors want to be able to concentrate on the discussion. This can mean they aren’t distracted by taking notes at the same time. So they don’t miss anything, the screens save the input being created as the meeting progresses. There’s almost no limitation to the amount of pages stored, so even if participants are seized with inspiration lengthening the meeting, the work is saved. The content can then be shared by email for further reference or action. The screen design includes technologies to make them as clear as possible. They have 4K ultra-HD resolution, a crystal screen to resist scratches and anti-glare technology, so bright lights does not affect clarity. Making digital presentation accessible Usability is a central part of the Interactive Display design. They have simple icon commands, which react to use. For example, the whiteboard/ annotation function icon pops up when the pen is picked up, ready for immediate use. They look good too, stylishly finished to make and meeting space look elegant and efficient. Content can be sent to the screen directly, using it as an AP hotspot. This allows users to control their content presentation, even when it’s on their laptop or mobile device. The screens support wireless projections of up to 4 devices simultaneously, so multiple users can ‘present,’ facilitating collaboration and brainstorming. The screens can be used for fluid and seamless video conferencing, using Zoom, Teams, and Webex platforms. They are equipped with an integrated 8MP camera, incorporating the expertise of Hikvision as a leading camera manufacturer, making interactivity easier. They also come with an omnidirectional microphone, integrated speakers, and OPS box (to support Windows), making a complete video conferencing solution. There is even the option to mount the interactive display on a trolley to move around and use in different rooms. All of this provides a flexible platform to host an effective, energizing meeting for the 21st century workplace. The world of work has been changing for a while, and the recent global health phenomenon has fueled this transformation. By harnessing interactive screen technology, facility managers can meet employee needs by providing truly flexible and collaborative meeting resources. Digital presentations can be interactive and productive, leaving the traditional dry ‘death-by-Powerpoint’ experience firmly in the past. Futuresource Changing Workforce Technology Trends 2020 https://venturebeat.com/2020/04/02/zooms-daily-activeusers-jumped-from-10-million-to-over-200-million-in3-months/  

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Smiths Detection Supports

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Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security inspection technologies, recently announced the commissioning of an HCVM scanner by the Lebanese Customs at the Port of Beirut as part of a collaboration with the Embassy of France in Lebanon, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance, Expertise France and the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics. This mobile X-ray inspection system will increase the security of the port by providing it with improved detection of hazardous materials and illicit substances. This equipment, financed by the General Directorate of the Treasury, will play a critical role in the fight against smuggling. It also includes two years of maintenance of this scanner provided weekly by Smiths Detection, technical assistance for its installation and training of Lebanese Customs officers in charge of its operation. Transport of the scanner, from Vitry, France to Beirut, was carried out with the support of Smiths Detection’s partner, CMA CGM, as part of its continued support in Lebanon since the devastating explosion of 4 August 2020. The HCVM was welcomed at the port on Friday, 23 July by Anne Grillo, Ambassador of France to Lebanon, who said, “This new scanner [HCVM] will improve the detection of dangerous goods and the fight against smuggling. It will thus contribute to Lebanon’s economic recovery by restoring to Lebanese Customs its full capacity to act.” The HCVM, which can be easily moved from one location to another, will be the only scanner in the city capable of inspecting both containers and trucks, with a throughput of up to 25 trucks per hour. The HCVM scanner, previously used by the French Douanes, underwent a software update and a complete refurbishment before its shipment to the port of Beirut. Jerôme de Chassey, Vice President Commercial of Smiths Detection, said, “We are proud to be able to help Lebanon improve its security. The impact of the tragic explosion that devastated Beirut last year continues to be felt, and smuggling has continued since that disaster. This system, which will be vital to protect people and property, has been designed to be easy to use in order to facilitate the work of Lebanese Customs. This donation would not have been possible without the cooperation of our partners, first and foremost the French Government and the CMA CGM group, to whom we are immensely grateful.”  

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MarinHealth Medical Center Installs IX Series to Increase Communication, Privacy

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Aiphone, the leading international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has installed its IX Series intercom system, complete with a custom door station, at MarinHealth Medical Center, a state-of-the-art medical facility in Northern California. The 327-bed, independent medical facility serving the North Bay community, opened Oak Pavilion, a 260,000-square-foot, four-story cutting-edge facility focused on patient-centric care and sustainable building design. An integral part of the $535 million expansion included the addition of intercom systems through its medical and surgical rooms, waiting rooms, Intensive Care Units (ICU), and newborn intensive care units (NICU). In addition, the facility installed customized door stations for 30 anterooms – an area that act as containment barriers, separating patient rooms from visitor walkways. “We ended up choosing Aiphone’s IX Series, as we felt it was the best option to meet our needs,” said Nick Tournis, who was IT operations consultant at MarinHealth Medical Center during this installation, “It’s future-focused, networked and features an IP-based system, all of which are ideal for a state-ofthe-art medical facility.” Tournis said Aiphone worked to identify the best solution for meeting the hospital’s needs and the IX Series encompasses all the different communication needs required by the facility, as well as providing flexibility for future expansion. Aiphone system solves a number of major pain points for the hospital, especially in improving visitor and patient experience. In addition, each of the units in the new pavilion – including the emergency department, intensive care unit, maternity ward, surgical center and neonatal intensive care units – required a system allowing doctors, nurses and other staff to travel freely between patient areas and waiting areas. The intercom stations in these areas also provide video, which allows for additional monitoring in cases of suspicious activity, and the ability to make duress calls in the event of an emergency.  

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