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Top 8 Trends: for the Security Industry in 2022

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 26, 2022November 14, 2024015 mins

Ashish P. Dhakan MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. Entering 2022, the world continues to endure the pandemic. But the security industry has, no doubt, continued to shift, adapt, and develop in spite of things. Several trends have even accelerated. Beyond traditional ‘physical security,’ a host of frontiers like AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity are being rapidly pioneered by entities big and small in our industry. By all appearances, the security industry is in a stage of redefining itself. It is moving from mere security and safety protections to encompass a wider scope of activity that will expand safety while also bringing new levels of intelligence and sustainability to communities, companies and societies. Here, Hikvision would like to share some of our ideas and expectations about the key trends that will likely affect the security industry in 2022 and perhaps even further into the future. AI will be everywhere Nowadays, Artificial Intelligence is quite common in the security industry. More customers in the industry have recognized the value of AI, and have found new uses for AI applications in various scenarios. Along with ANPR, automated event alerts, and false alarm reduction, AI technologies are being used for wider applications, like personal protective equipment (PPE) detection, fall detection for the elderly, mine surface detection, and much more. Meanwhile, we also have seen more collaboration across the industry, with security manufacturers opening their hardware products to third-party AI applications, and launching open platforms for customers to create and train their own AI algorithms to meet customized needs. AI has been one of the fundamental technologies to reshape the security industry. Benefiting from the optimization of algorithms, as well as the improved computing performance and the decreased cost of chips due to the advancement of semiconductor technology in recent years, AI applications are gradually forming the basic functions and capabilities accepted by all sectors in the industry, and we predict an even stronger tendency to assert that ‘AI will be everywhere.’ AIoT will digitize and pervade industry verticals With more security cameras and other security devices being connected to the network, the security industry is becoming an important part of an IoT world, enriching its visual capabilities. It’s apparent that the boundaries of the security industry are blurring, going well beyond the physical security arena. Meanwhile the popularization of AI technology enables the connected devices to become intelligent ‘things’ in the IoT world. The combination of AI and IoT, or as we call it, AIoT, is taking the security industry to a higher plain, automating the workflows and procedures of enterprises and aiding in the digital transformation of various industry verticals such as energy, logistics, manufacturing, retail, education, healthcare etc. From our perspective, AIoT brings more possibilities to the industry with rapidly expanding applications for security devices and systems. Meanwhile, more perception capabilities like radar, Lidar, temperature measuring, humidity sensing, and gas leak detection are being added to security devices and systems to make them more powerful. These new devices shoulder a multiplicity of tasks that just a few years ago required several different devices, covering both security functions and other intelligent functions for an ever-advancing world. Converged systems will break down data silos Workers throughout private enterprises and public service sectors alike would jump at the chance to get rid of obstructive ‘data silos.’ Data and information scattered and isolated in disparate systems or groups creates barriers to information sharing and collaboration, preventing managers from getting a holistic view of their operations. Here, the convergence of various information systems has been proven to be an effective approach – hopefully enough to break down those silos. It’s clear – the trend in the security industry has been to make efforts to converge systems wherever possible, including video, access control, alarms, fire prevention, and emergency management, to name a few. Further, more non-security systems, like human resources, finance, inventory, and logistics systems are also converging onto unified management platforms to increase collaboration and to support management in better decision-making based on more comprehensive data and analytics. Cloud-based solutions and services will be essential Like AI, the cloud is not a new trend in our industry, but it is an expanding one. From small business markets to enterprise levels, we can see the momentum push more and more businesses to leverage cloud-based security solutions and services. And as we are witnessing even now, the pandemic has accelerated the movement to cloud-based operations for people and businesses around the world. All businesses want platforms or services that offer simplicity, with as few assets to manage as possible, and a setup that’s as simple as possible. This is precisely where the cloud delivers. With a cloud-hosting infrastructure, there is no need for a local server or software. Users can conveniently check the status of their assets and businesses in real time, receive security events and alarms quickly, and accomplish emergency responses simply using a mobile app. For security business operators, the cloud enables them to remotely help their clients, configure devices, fix bugs, maintain and upgrade security systems, and provide better value-added services. Crystal clear security imaging will be standard in any weather, under any conditions, any time of day or night It is always vital for video security cameras, as a core function to maintain image clarity and capture details 24 hours a day, in any weather and under any condition. Cameras with low light imaging technology that renders high-definition and full-color images at night and in nearly completely dark environments have been very welcome in the market. We are taking note of the impressive technology applied to more camera models, including 4K, Varifocal and PTZ cameras. Moreover, for clearer video security imaging in poor visibility – especially in severe weather – high-performance imaging sensors, ISP technology, and AI algorithms are being employed, enabling cameras to maintain clarity and details of the view. Speaking of imaging technology, the trend toward incorporating multiple lenses in new cameras cannot be ignored. Single-lens cameras are…

Case Study

Another Major Win for Smart Building Application

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 26, 2022November 14, 202404 mins

Background In its efforts to expand into vertical markets, Delta Electronics commissioned global leading IP surveillance provider, VIVOTEK, to create a comprehensive smart IP surveillance solution for its new Chungli Plant in Taiwan. Using a series of network cameras centrally managed by an online image management system and processed using AI-based image analysis software, the solution can issue instantaneous in-plant alerts while providing images of targeted areas in real-time, allowing for rapid response and ensuring an ideal work environment. VIVOTEK’s smart IP surveillance solution not only creates a safer workplace but also dramatically Enhances operation efficiency. Its real-time visualization of the target scope once again demonstrates VIVOTEK’s superiority in soft and hard power integration. Challenge To alleviate inter-building, inter-floor, and inter-site surveillance pain points, VIVOTEK designed a custom smart IP surveillance solution for Chungli Plant targeting six major areas – production line, logistics area, storage area, exterior wall, access points, and management center. The network cameras are centrally managed by an image management system, allowing for instant alerts in various situations, including fires, equipment abnormalities, items left on the operating floor, intrusion, and perimeter breach. The solution can also be linked to access control systems or other systems to fortify plant security, achieve LPR, or effectively manage traffic access and schedules. Footage can then be relayed back to the management center to identify and manage key data for decision-making or improving operational efficiency. Solution Over 150 VIVOTEK smart IP surveillance cameras were installed in Chungli Plant. Of which, roughly 100 were FD8166A-N indoor dome cameras, and over 50 were IB9367-H, IB9367-HT, and IB9367- EHT-v2 bullet cameras and IB9387-LPR cameras. Moreover, the VAST 2 IP video management platform was adopted to integrate VIVOTEK’s LPR Solution, Cybersecurity Management Solution, Smart VCA, and Smart Search, thereby achieving full digital transmission and system integration and bringing synergy to plant management. Result Since joining Delta, VIVOTEK has collaborated closely with its building automation business group. Delta is committed to providing complete smart building solutions, while VIVOTEK focuses on pushing the boundaries of security and applying AI, edge computing, and IoT technologies to IP surveillance equipment to achieve real-time streaming of digital data, merge physical buildings and virtual spaces, and create a mutually-beneficial smart building ecosystem. Delta’s Chungli Plant, which was completed last year, is a testament to the successful integration of Delta’s smart building framework and VIVOTEK’s security solutions. Delta’s BIM-based iBMS, winner of the 2021 AutoDesk BIM+ Innovative Application Award, links VIVOTEK’s security solutions to building electromechanical, air-conditioning, and lighting systems to greatly enhance smart monitoring and operation/maintenance efficiency.

Case Study

How the Smart City Vision has become a Reality with Milestone Video and IBM AI

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 26, 2022November 14, 202407 mins

Intelligent solutions are proving technology is indispensable for people safety in city life. In such places as Copenhagen, Stockholm and Denver, integrated systems raise the quality of living through reduced crime and safer transportation. In Poland, Katowice has one of the most advanced and flexible systems. In this capital city, Milestone’s video management platform centralizes monitoring, increasing security and coordinating services. Challenge: Help to scale out operations, add AI The first video cameras were installed in Katowice in 2001, when the city invested in 16 analog devices installed in the city center, sending the images to the Municipal Police Headquarters. This was the first step to building a video monitoring system to guard against dangerous events. The vision grew for new investments as a smart city, which became the KISMiA project – Katowice Intelligent Monitoring and Analysis System. By 2021, around 300 cameras spread across 160+ km2 of the city. Katowice chose an open design video platform to be able to expand the network over time. “Adding more cameras made us think how to more effectively operate using artificial intelligence. The monitoring center established in 2017 covered locations in the city center and other districts, as well as 16 family activity zones. Additionally, 10 road traffic supervision points were launched. The system can be expanded to more than 1,000 cameras” Miroslaw Cygan Head of the Crisis Management Dept. of the City Hall, KISMiA Project Coordinator When the KISMiA project was born, a fiber optic network was created connecting all city centers and many points of the city. The goals were to improve the effectiveness of the monitoring operators and city services with better coordination. The integrated system gave clearer orientation on incidents and more efficient cooperation of security support. The system was fully implemented in 2017, and now can expand monitoring in new areas, such as Park-andRide transfer centers. Solution: A 21st Century Data Center Implementing this system was possible thanks to several components. IBM’s Intelligent Operations Center software was used as an operational support module, and IBM Intelligent Video Analytics as a recorded image analysis module. The video material is handled with the Milestone XProtect Corporate video management platform to register, store, share video material and smoothly manage the cameras. “KISMiA is unique in the country, in that the system was created with the future in mind. The construction of the fiber optic network with flexible monitoring points and a unified data center was aiming for the top. Katowice has a project engineer who is technologically certified and supported by Milestone Systems. This makes it easier to develop a city strategy for years to come” Marcin Palka Dept of IT and Crisis Management The system is defined for the types of threat situations, and immediately alerts an operator. This cuts short the time it takes to respond for services or voice communications at the scene. This includes among other things: Person lying down. Left object. Animals in family activity zones (playgrounds, parks, barbecue areas etc). Crowds gathering in public spaces (critical during pandemics). Vehicle collisions. Parking in prohibited places. Driving against the traffic directional flow. Damage caused by wind or flooding. Result: Controlling danger in parks or on roads Threatening situations are detected, and operators can determine how to address an incident. An undesirable object or movement may appear in a park at dusk, for example. If it is a wild boar, the reaction will be different than dealing with people who are there after dark. Such places are also equipped with loudspeakers, which are useful if vandals invade the area. The operator’s voice deters them, and often more intervention is not necessary. “Katowice is a city of innovative solutions and implementation of new technologies; we are becoming more and more smart city in many areas. We were the first in Poland to create this intelligent video monitoring system on this scale. Undoubtedly, the modern solutions of Milestone XProtect Corporate contribute to increasing the level of security in Katowice” Marcin Krupa Mayor of Katowice The system also supports traffic control in the city. LPR (License Plate Recognition) gateways show the flow of traffic and help detect such things as runaway or stolen vehicles. The operator can also tell relevant services which direction a wayward car is going.

Case Study

Rekor Systems to Pilot Roadway Analytics at Philadelphia Navy Yard

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 26, 2022November 14, 202403 mins

Rekor Systems, Inc., a global AI technology company with a mission to provide insights that build safer, smarter, and more efficient cities around the world through intelligent infrastructure, recently announced that the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) will deploy the Company’s Rekor One™ platform in support of a pilot project to analyze traffic patterns and provide analytics within the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The 1,200-acre former military base has been redeveloped into a thriving, mixed-use campus led by PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation and master developer of the historic shipyard. “Rekor One is an ideal choice for this pilot project since it’s purpose built to deliver not just data, but core insights for all pillars of a truly smart city,” said Robert A. Berman, CEO, Rekor, “Rekor One allows sensors around the area to capture data from vehicle traffic. Appropriate real time and historical subsets of that data can then be shared securely with authorized people within multiple departments and agencies to support their individual missions – from public safety and transportation to emissions reductions and insurance compliance. We are excited to be working with a forward-minded organization like PIDC to help them achieve their goals for the benefit of the Navy Yard community.” PIDC is also working with citizens, stakeholders, and planning experts to shape the future of the Navy Yard as part of its connected community initiative. This effort has a mission to support new development while making the area more connected and resilient. Rekor will deploy its own network of traffic sensors to obtain real-time data about vehicles. The six-month pilot will capture anonymized data on vehicle counts, smog scores of passenger vehicles and trucks on the roadway, and electric vehicle use, among other information and provide PIDC with actionable insights to meet future goals at the Navy Yard. The Rekor One pilot project will kick off in the first quarter of 2022.

Case Study

Nedap iD Cloud Selected by Carter’s to Optimize Omnichannel

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 23, 2022November 14, 202405 mins

Nedap the global player in RFID solutions, recently announced that Carter’s, Inc., the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel and related products exclusively for babies and young children, has selected Nedap’s iD Cloud platform for its U.S. retail store RFID technology needs. The objective is to improve overall inventory accuracy leading to Omnichannel sales growth, increased sell-throughs, and operational efficiencies. The roll-out to all stores in the United States was completed in August 2021. Nedap iD Cloud is the only scalable enterprise platform that gathers all EPC inventory data and its unique item lifespan history into one place to create perfect inventory visibility throughout retail supply chains with the use of RFID technology. Knowing exactly which products flow through the supply chain is crucial in improving product availability, while keeping prices and costs low. This leads to less markdowns, less waste, and higher profitability. This also provides the foundation for Omnichannel concepts such as BOPIS (Click & Collect) and Ship-from-Store. As customer shopping shifts to Omnichannel, the accuracy of store inventory becomes increasingly important. “With RFID, we can offer a broader assortment of inventory available to our customers opting for in-store or curbside pickup. In addition to improving the customer experience, better inventory management through RFID is an important tool to deliver increased profitability in our retail business,” explained Andrew Tashiro, Senior Director of Omnichannel at Carter’s. After market research comparing various software vendors, Nedap iD Cloud was selected. “The ability to host our data here in the U.S. and to be supported locally was essential for our deployment. Ultimately, the scalability of the platform which allowed us to easily connect existing systems and quickly access accurate inventory data drove the decision to choose Nedap iD Cloud,” said Tashiro. Having customized support from the team at Nedap was key in executing a smooth implementation that allowed Carter’s to complete the deployment to more than 750 stores in three months. Working with a support team that took the time to develop a deep understanding of Carter’s unique needs and goals was critical. Ailen Li, Director of iD Cloud Platform, North America at Nedap comments, “We’re really excited to work with such an iconic brand. Founded in 1865, Carter’s has an even stronger legacy than our company as Nedap has been around since 1929. To stay relevant over the course of so many decades requires a long-term strategy, but you must also be able to innovate as needed to meet the needs of modern consumers in our everyday reality. With such deep roots, there is a lot of synergy between both companies and that has made a solid starting point for building a successful partnership”.

Case Study

ODM Educational Group Prioritizes Security for Students with Hikvision’s Smart Video Security Systems

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 23, 2022November 14, 2024010 mins

The ODM Educational Group is an emerging education conglomerate headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is founded by Dr. Satyabrata Minaketan. The ODM Educational Group houses multiple institutions like ODM Public School, K-12 CBSE affiliated school, ODM Kids World, a pre-school chain, ODM School of Advanced Learning, test prep institute, Institute of Human Excellence, a skill development academy, Astral Institute of Management, a B-School affiliated to AICTE, and DIGICHAMPS, an e-learning venture. The ODM Educational Group was formally established in the year 2003; however, ODM Public School, its constituent unit, was established way back in 1989. ODM Public School saw its humble beginning with one rented room and five students and a meagre 10 rupees as tuition fees in 1989. ODM Public School then moved to a small campus in Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, and grew every year by leaps and bounds. Over the span of 30 years, the ODM Educational Group has branched into imparting Education from KG to PG. Education Security Challenges ODM Educational Group’s management wanted to prioritize security by deploying the best-in-class products and solutions in and around every educational institution run by them. The impeccable clarity, backed by security awareness and technology savvy management team had their wish list ready to counter the day to day security challenges faced by their staff and students. “We had identified the security challenges faced by the ODM Educational Group’s institutions. We were looking for a mission critical physical security system that can serve our objective proactively. The brief was very clear from the day one – security, compliance, end-to end solutions and best practices. It was a clear instruction from the management to get the best products and cloud based solutions with zero downtime and system redundancy,” said Swoyan Satyendu, Chief Operating Officer (COO), ODM Educational Foundation. He further added, “Earlier we were not able to know exactly which video security camera is not working properly. Now with facility of remote monitoring and system health check, we were very focused on a zero downtime concept for video security systems as it is quite unprofessional to find a particular video security camera was not working while a particular incident happened in the educational campus. The Hikvision video security systems are meant for real time monitoring and proactive mitigation of risks before the security incidents. A site without security service interruption is now possible due to technology enhancement. To achieve such mission critical goals, redundancy becomes a critical requirement at every level of security infrastructure.” Technology innovations The ODM Educational Group’s management was looking for technology innovations to get solution requirements fulfilled. There was a consensus on having a versatile vendor with multiple systems, technology capability and service support. They were averse to having multiple vendors for their security requirements. Hikvision India Team and SI partner gave an impressive demonstration to ODM’s IT team. Hikvision India team offered a robust solution to address the critical requirements, the effectiveness of the solution for operational safety and security was unmatched. Since education sector is not a profit making sector affordability and sustainability were critical factors. Perfect solution and seamless integration Many advanced security systems were tested, checked and installed as per the plan designed by security experts and consultants in the ODM Group’s various institutions and campuses. Approximately 800 video security cameras and 150 access control terminals were installed, while the installation and integration process is still going on, the final count of video security cameras and access control terminal may be much more. There are three phases in the ODM Educational Group Project. The key installation included video security cameras, CVR, access control terminals, Hik-central video management software and interactive display board, broadcasting and learning system. Hikvision’s interactive display boards and learning and broadcasting system are being installed in ODM Group of institutions. The seamless integration of these solutions was done to ensure students, faculty and staff should be safe and secure. The most important thing in ODM Educational Group’s project was to provide the right solutions through smart integration and management of physical security systems. Providing security to our students and staff is our core responsibility, it is all about making life easier in campuses. Enhancing efficiency The ODM Educational Group’s association with Hikvision’s myriad systems and solutions helped to create a win-win experience. “The group’s management had observed that it is possible to derive tangible benefits out of physical security systems. These access control terminals restrict the entry of unauthorised persons,” said Swoyan Satyendu. He further added, “Learning and broadcasting solution is helpful to teachers, students and the school management. All these video security systems, access control terminals and interactive display boards and learning and broadcasting systems helped enhance the student experience in our campuses.” Advantages The overall productivity and time management has improved due to access control terminals. It also helped in identifying and restricting the unauthorized visitors to the campus. “We are glad that the advanced security solutions provided by Hikvision India, added value to ODM Group’s objective of imparting education in a secure environment. These solutions have worked very well for our requirements. We have got an agile service support from the Hikvision’s service support team and local partners. We are relishing the peace of mind provided by the value added security system by Hikvision. Their products and solutions are truly value for money. We are thankful to the Hikvision India for delivering quality products and excellent service,” said Swoyan Satyendu. With help of Hikvision’s advanced security systems, ODM Educational Group is ensuring a secure environment for its students and staff.

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Union Budget 2022-23: Post-Budget Reaction

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 23, 2022November 14, 2024014 mins

Ashish P. Dhakan MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. A pro-growth budget with a vision for the new emerging India India’s progressive Union Budget seeks to complement macro-economic level growth with a focus on micro-economic level all inclusive welfare. It has a pro-technology focus with futuristic vision. A special thrust on promotion of Digital India and adoption of emerging technologies, including 5G, AI, ML and drones. The key highlights of union budget underlines the economic growth estimated at 9.2% to be the highest among all large economies. It promises 60 lakh new jobs to be created under the productivity linked incentive scheme in 14 sectors. It also highlights the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes, which has the potential to create an additional production of Rs 30 lakh crore. This budget has a roadmap for achieving the objective of ‘Make-inIndia’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat.’ The customs duty rationalisation to incentivise domestic manufacturing is a welcome step. The budget has the PM GatiShakti Scheme with ambitious plans to transform the transportation sector. The seven engines that are going to drive PM GatiShakti are Roads, Railways, Airports, Ports, Mass Transport, Waterways and Logistics Infrastructure. The big boost to infrastructure will help the security industry growth in the long term. There is a greater focus on MSME sector in the budget and as a key stakeholder of the MSME Ecosystem, we feel this a very positive step for the security industry. The government has announced that Udyam, e-shram, NCS and ASEEM portals will be interlinked. The help is provided to 130 lakh MSMEs as additional credit under Emergency Credit Linked Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS). The extension of this scheme till March 2023 is a thoughtful decision. The firm focus on skill development is another positive aspect of the union budget. Digital Ecosystem for Skilling and Livelihood (DESH-Stack e-portal) will be launched to empower citizens to skill, reskill or upskill through on-line training. Overall a pro-growth budget with a vision for the new emerging India on global front. Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani National Vice Chairman, NAREDCO & MD, Hiranandani Group As budget decodes Kaam, Kisan and Kamai as the focus, the outlays have comes out with a ‘budget for the economy,’ with sustainability & infrastructure investment as its underlying theme. Rating it at 7/10, the Budget is clearly about complementing macro-growth with micro-all-inclusive welfare, digital economy and fintech, tech-enabled development, energy transition, bolstering investment and climate action – which augurs well for the nation. Industry welcomes much awaited focus to resolve long standing issues of reduction in approval timelines for land & construction. Emphasis laid towards modernisation and reforms in building byelaws, TDR reforms, urban town planning schemes, transit oriented multi modal corridors and transferable development rights. Impetus to urban development policy with enhanced capacity building will lead holistic development of urban cities. With rise in population & career mobility, focus on nurturing new smart tier 2-3 cities will result in a big boost for Real Estate infrastructure with cascading impact on additional job creation. Extension of PMAY scheme till March 2023 along with an allocation of Rs 48,000 crores outlay will further enhance affordable housing benefits to 80 lacs new beneficiaries under middle class and economic weaker sections in urban areas. Single window portal for green clearances is a step to promote ease of doing business in augmenting sustainable development along with special mobility zones for electric vehicles. Granting of infrastructure status to data centres in lieu of impetus to data localization and protect data sovereignty is shot in the arm. This will enable the data centres industry to avail long & cheap credit financing in order to foster competitiveness to become a global data centre hub. Additional impetus on Gati Shakti, inclusive development for last mile connectivity, public investment, capital spending and financing of investments will augment steady economic growth. Rajesh Maurya Regional Vice President, India and SAARC, Fortinet In this budget the Government has made a strong economic statement with its focus on public investments to spur growth. Forward looking and catering to an aspirational Digital India the budget once again lays its emphasis on technology with the launch of digital currency using blockchain, digital university for education in different Indian languages, roll out of 5G and boost to Start-ups. Climate action is among the top 4 priorities for the Government. Climate change continues to pose a significant threat, and all business and public organizations across the country must do their part to address it. Skilling programs and partnerships with industry will be re-oriented to promote continuous skilling avenues, sustainability, and employability. The launch of Desh-Stack e-portal will provide the ecosystem for skilling and livelihood. Fortinet has been dedicated to closing the cybersecurity skills gap by making all its NSE self-paced training courses free for everyone. We will further build on this commitment with a pledge to train 1 million people across the globe in the next 5 years. Essential services, Digital currency and the sensitivity of the information the government holds all calls for a shared responsibility in protecting valuable data and digital assets. Smart planning, doing the cybersecurity basics and leveraging the increasing convergence of networking and security are keys to ensuring that all services can operate efficiently and securely. S Sriram Chief Strategy Officer, iValue InfoSolutions It was a consistent and pragmatic budget with a lot of thrust around infrastructure spending to enhance growth. Despite multiple elections around the corner, great to see no populist announcement with focus on reducing fiscal deficit starting next fiscal. 5G rollout and extension of sops around ‘make-in-India’ for new start-ups should augur well for the tech enabled industry. Central Government focus around digitization will offer business opportunities for domestic focused ITeS players with the Government taking the lead role on capex investment recovery post pandemic. Overall exciting times ahead as India is poised to be the fastest growing economy for the next few years. R Arun Prasath Chief Information Offier, EverestIMS Technologies A number of measures have been introduced in the country’s General…

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Videonetics Announces Technology Integration with Hanwha Techwin

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 23, 2022November 14, 202405 mins

Videonetics, the world’s leading AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) announced the integration of its Intelligent VMS 3.0 with Hanwha Techwin’s, Wisenet series of edge analytics network cameras. “In line with our strategy of joining hands with eco-system partners, we are excited to offer a truly ‘versatile and unified’ integrated solution to our system integrators and channel partners, that will empower our customers to manage complete security environment from our IVMS unified interface” Avinash Trivedi VP, Business Development, Videonetics Hanwha Techwin’s Wisenet series of security products are well-known in the market due to its high performance, quality and value. Wisenet edge analytics network cameras comprising XNF-8010RV, XNB-6000, QNO-6082R, PNO-A9081R, PNM-9080VQ and XNP-6320H have been seamlessly integrated with Videonetics Intelligent VMS 3.0 (IVMS). The patented and future-ready Videonetics IVMS delivers unified, next generation user interface, military-grade ruggedness & security with unprecedented levels of high availability, for any size of deployment. The technology integration empowers operators to easily configure and change the streaming, imaging, and other parameters of the Hanwha Techwin’s cameras using Intelligent VMS 3.0 user interface, and to activate Edge Analytics applications running inside the cameras within the same unified interface. At the time of any alert triggered by Edge Analytics applications, information is immediately transferred from the Hanwha Techwin’s cameras to the IVMS application. Operators can immediately monitor and assess severity of the incident by investigating specific and associated cameras on the IVMS dynamic map and ensure that every incident is handled in compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the organization. The SOP includes popping up of a video matrix displaying views of all the cameras within the geofence and distributing the information across various communication channels in-built in the IVMS application. This simplifies the response coordination between stakeholders and speeding up incident resolution. “At Hanwha Techwin, We Move with Trust is not just a slogan, but we follow it every moment of our daily activity and engagements with partners & alliances helping every stakeholder succeed and jointly work towards enhancing customer experience with us. That’s why we actively work alongside software partners to build integrated solutions to expand our market reach. We are global organization with strong reputation of innovation, excellence & already established our AI lab early on to gain competitiveness in AI and develop relevant technologies and deliver to our valued partner commitments. Our STEP program helps us to further enhance the best of possible integration reach out to the addressable market” Soumik Ghosh Head of Product & Marketing, Hanwha Techwin, India Distributed computing architecture involving Edge analytics and IVMS provides an unprecedented scalability in deployment of video analytics applications across thousands of cameras in a single installation. How Intelligent VMS and Hanwha Techwin’s Edge Analytics Network Cameras integration works? Intelligent VMS 3.0 uses the application programming interface (API) exposed by Hanwha Techwin’s cameras to activate Edge Analytics applications. The Edge Analytics applications send event notifications to the IVMS application in real time over a streaming protocol. The event handling mechanism of Intelligent IVMS executes the SOP associated with the event automatically.

International

Hikvision Reveals Affordable Security Tech with Six Impressive Safety Upgrades for Small Businesses

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 21, 2022November 14, 202404 mins

Hikvision has announced a ‘security kit’ for small businesses. The kit – featuring ‘cool security technologies’ – makes enterprise security and access control features available to small businesses at an affordable pricepoint, reducing workloads and costs, and speeding up incident responses. Parker Li, Director of Marketing Planning Department at Hikvision said, “This package of savvy technologies is helping small businesses everywhere to maximize their security and reduce related workloads and costs. What’s more, they are giving business owners the freedom to monitor security from anywhere, giving them peace of mind when they can’t be on site.” Key benefits for small businesses Hikvision’s newly launched portfolio of ‘cool security technologies’ offer 6 key benefits for small business owners and managers: Remote access control at all times: This allows business owners or managers to open doors remotely using Hikvision MinMoe face recognition terminal. This allows them to control access for employees, suppliers, and other visitors – from any location, all via a mobile device. Small businesses can also use MinMoe terminal as a cost-effective contact-free time and attendance solution. Automated trespass alarms, with no false positives: It uses AcuSense-enabled cameras to differentiate between people and vehicles and other moving objects like falling leaves or heavy rain. This allows business owners and managers to minimize false alarms to lower costs, and to focus their efforts on responding faster to real security threats. Light and sound alarms to warn off trespassers: Their AcuSense Live-Guard solution uses light and sound alarms to deter trespassers before they enter a business location. Business owners or managers can also record customized audio messages to broadcast over the security cameras to further increase security. Clear, full-color video recording, even in near-total darkness: Hikvision’s ColorVu technology gives small and medium businesses full-color imaging, even down to 0.0005 lux, which is the equivalent of starlight on a moonless night. Full color images provide far more detail, making it easier to identify perpetrators, and increasing the quality of evidence for later use. Simple set-up and management for security cameras and alarms: Their AX PRO series of indoor and outdoor wireless alarm detectors are natively integrated with Hikvision cameras. This pre-integration means that business owners or managers can set up security solutions extremely quickly and easily, and manage them from a single console, with no need for separate systems for alarms and cameras. Mobile security monitoring, wherever you are: By installing Hik-Connect on their mobile devices, business owners and managers can monitor alarms and footage from all connected Hikvision devices in their system. In this way, they can get full access to real-time video feeds, event notifications, and more – whether they are at home, or lying on a beach on vacation.

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Argus Systems Signs Strategic Partnership with Video Internet Technologies

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 20, 2022November 14, 202404 mins

Argus Systems and Video Internet Technologies Ltd (VIT Ltd). announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic technology partnership that will bring to the Middle East & African Market cutting edge innovative AI based solutions including automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), facial recognition (FR), video content analytics (VCA), intelligent transportation management systems (ITMS) and other disruptive technologies to address use cases in a wide variety of industries & applications including smart cities, homeland security, law enforcement, aviation, transportation & mobility. The agreement brings together expertise, understanding, universal knowledge, cutting edge disruptive artificial intelligence driven technologies to transform legacy and redefine the future. Argus Systems is an independent manufacturer’s representative & software development company heavily focused on AI driven applications specialized in providing manufacturers a platform to launch their products while reducing time to go to market and Video Internet Technologies Ltd (VIT Ltd.) is a Ukraine based technology house specializing in video analytics solutions. This partnership will allow Argus & VIT to codevelop solutions for the Middle East & African markets. “We are very excited to announce our strategic technology alliance with VIT to bring to our customers innovative AI-based solutions that transform legacy to redefine the future,” said Rohit Khubchandani, Founder & CEO, Argus Systems, “Utilizing the latest and greatest artificial intelligence innovations our combined solution stack addresses the pain points and challenges customers face in our dynamic region delivering the quickest RoI – Return on Investment.” “Partnering with Argus Systems will allow us to offer our advanced AI based solutions and give us a head start to accelerate our growth in the region, we have developed and integrated software and devices for various use cases. With our video analytics solutions, we help thousands of users fully observe and document every fine detail of their projects within their territories, 24/7,” said Yuiry Bukhtiyarov, CEO VIT Ltd. Founded in May 2018 in Dubai World Central Logistics City, Dubai, UAE. Argus is an independent technology consulting, marketing management & software development firm established with the idea of transforming legacy to redefine the future. We are an independent manufactures representative firm focused on IP video surveillance systems, Internet of Things (IoT), physical security, machine learning, artificial intelligence specializing in providing manufacturers a platform to launch their products in Middle East, Africa & Indian Subcontinent markets.