Day: August 31, 2022

Eventus Techsol Private Limited, the global cybersecurity managed security services provider, announced the launch of Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) services for the Indian market to maximize security threat detection and response capabilities for enterprises, leveraging the strength of Trend Micro’s unified cybersecurity platform. Powered by Trend Micro’s threat defense platform, Vision One™, Eventus will provide great value to enterprises that have limited resources and lack of expertise to regularly monitor detection alerts. Moreover, it will drive unparalleled improvements in security teams’ time-to-detect and time-to-respond, while minimizing the risks and impact of threats. In order to improve the visibility of threats across multiple points in an enterprise network and break the silos created by fragmented threat information, there is no denying that solutions like XDR are the need of the hour. However, to derive the maximum benefit out of XDR solutions and to bridge the prevalent skillset shortage gap, managed services cover around it is equally imperative. Keeping this in view, Eventus has launched MXDR services based on Trend Micro’s market leading threat defense platform, Vision One™ to provide 24/7 alert monitoring and prioritization, incident investigation, and threat hunting to customers. “With today’s ever-evolving threat landscape, enterprises need to have an integrated platform that can detect and respond timely. As industry leaders, we have always ensured to build purpose-driven solutions for all our customers to enable them to tackle threats. Advanced threat detection tools, like extended detection and response, are extremely effective methods for identifying and responding to attacker behaviour. At Eventus, we have built a game changing MXDR service powered by Trend Micro’s most advanced and powerful solutions that help enterprises with round-the-clock alert monitoring thereby reducing MTTD, MTTR” Sunil Sapra, CRO, Eventus   “We are using Trend Micro’s comprehensive platform and leverage its native security stack to offer an integrated managed service across email, endpoints, servers, cloud workloads, and networks” Manish Chasta Co-Founder and CTO, Eventus This service provides teams with efficient alert monitoring, in-depth investigations into advanced threats and threat hunting via proprietary techniques. Threat investigators can initiate respective product response options to contain threats, while providing a step-by-step response plan on actions needed to remediate, along with custom clean-up tools, where applicable, to help recover from the threat. Eventus is launching a series of initiatives to educate their customers on the impact and advantages of Managed XDR. Their current focus is on delivering unified cybersecurity services that enable the organizations to be resilient, freeing them to go further and do more. Eventus excels in next-gen cyber security services and custom-tailored business solutions, establishing and evaluating proof of value over time to ensure customer success. Their stack of cybersecurity services comes with a unique blend of offerings in the fields of Managed XDR and SoC, Cyber Resilience, Incident Response and Cloud Security. Eventus offers its services to its clients based on their requirements and enables them in developing cyber resilience to identify, prioritize, imitate, and remove threats more proficiently. A strong team of highly qualified professionals with domain expertise works round the clock to serve the continuously expanding customer base of 100+ enterprises across sectors. Eventus is the preferred partner for Trend Micro and Picus.  

Quantum Corporation, the provider of solutions for video and unstructured data, recently inaugurated its new office in Bengaluru. The new workplace supports the company’s mission for growth and expansion of the India market, to have local support for Indian customers, and to aid in recruitment, particularly as the company continues to expand software innovation for hyperscale and webscale cloud storage and archiving solutions, data security, and enterprise unstructured data management. Inaugurated by Jamie Lerner, Chairman and CEO, Quantum Corp. and Choon-Seng Tan, Senior Director of Engineering, Quantum Corp., the new office is the fourth in India and second in Bengaluru for the company. The office has been established in Bellandur to expand Quantum’s research and development capabilities and will open with nearly 40 employees working from this location. It is located near several academic institutions, providing access to future talent for all areas of the business. “The new location will provide access to some of the best minds and talent in academia, will be an outreach for partners and customers, and provide an opportunity to accelerate our growth in India and expand our geographical reach. It also underscores our commitment to drive software innovation for data security, enterprise unstructured data management, and hyperscale cloud storage and archiving solutions. Five of the top 5 hyperscalers already rely on Quantum solutions, and we look forward to expanding our innovation to that market with the power of our talented team in the Bengaluru office” Jamie Lerner Chairman and CEO, Quantum Corp. In India, key Quantum customers include: ISRO for data archive. Bharat Electronics Limited for video imaging retention. Famous Studios for 4K post-production. Kalaignar TV for broadcast media. IHMCL for video surveillance retention. NICSI for data protection. With over 40 years of innovation, Quantum’s end-to-end solutions are uniquely equipped to store, manage, protect, and enrich data across its lifecycle, providing enhanced intelligence and actionable insights. Quantum is currently seeking new team members for careers in software engineering, product marketing, and IT systems, among more. Quantum technology, software, and services provide the solutions that today’s organizations need to make video and other unstructured data smarter – so their data works for them and not the other way around. With over 40 years of innovation, Quantum’s end-to-end platform is uniquely equipped to orchestrate, protect, and enrich data across its lifecycle, providing enhanced intelligence and actionable insights. Leading organizations in cloud services, entertainment, government, research, education, transportation, and enterprise IT trust Quantum to bring their data to life, because data makes life better, safer, and smarter. Quantum is listed on Nasdaq (QMCO) and the Russell 2000® Index.  

HID Global, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, announced the 2022 State of Access Control Report, providing insightful perspectives of the market’s current state and trends. Who: Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID Global, the report surveyed just over 1,000 respondents from across North America (56%), EMEA (29%) and Asia Pacific (15%) to detail trends in the procurement, installation, specification and operation of physical access control solutions. What: The report describes the current state of the market, the technology being used, and trends that security and IT professionals are witnessing and foreseeing in the years to come, including: Convenience: Ease of use is the most crucial reason to upgrade to a new access control system, according to 60% of the respondents. This means that in addition to securing premises, a new system must provide a smooth and straightforward process for both users (employees, residents or visitors) and administrators (security, facilities and IT teams).   “Globally, physical access control solutions have undergone tremendous change in the last few years, with the pandemic adding several layers of complexity. At HID Global, we have always believed in actively mapping and anticipating market changes and needs. Our aim of producing this report with IFSEC is to shed light on dynamic trends, challenges, regional disparities, tech demands, and opportunities that we foresee within the physical access control industry. We are glad to have this opportunity to share these timely insights with a larger community for the fourth year running. With a stronger and deeper understanding of the market, we can better equip ourselves to meet rapidly changing market expectations” Prabhuraj Patil Commercial Director, Physical Access Control Solutions, South Asia, HID Global Mobile Access and Touchless Capabilities It’s no surprise then, that demand for mobile access is showing an uptick, with 42% of respondents planning to upgrade to mobile-ready systems. While security system administrators benefit from increased operational efficiency, employees and visitors may find mobile access more convenient and secure since they are more likely to have their mobile devices at hand than their access cards. The pandemic also played a role in the demand for touchless physical access control. About 32% of respondents cited they would upgrade systems to introduce touchless solutions in response to the pandemic, with contactless biometrics also being considered among them. System Interoperability Future-proof support is also a growing concern as users are pushing for long-term convenience while achieving cost savings. In fact, almost half of the respondents (49%) selected the ability to support new tech in the future as one of the top three features in a new access control solution, and 33% included integration with existing security platforms as being important. As a result, consultants and integrators are moving away from proprietary models and embracing open standards-based technology, where software upgrades can be securely managed through the cloud. One in five respondents added that interoperability and open standards will be one of the top trends set to shape the industry in the near future. Sustainability Organizations across all regions are making a clear effort to understand how new purchases and upgrades in access control technology can have an impact on sustainable practices, with about 28% of respondents having consulted their sustainability departments about their buying decisions. Access control readers that have Environmental Product Declarations and intelligent power management, for example, support green building ratings such as LEED. Additionally, deploying mobile access and virtual credentials removes the need for plastic cards and so spares the carbon footprint associated with their lifecycle. When integrated with a building management platform, it is possible to maintain for continuous adjustment of building resources based on occupancy.  

SAFE West India: 18-20 May 2023 IFSEC India Expo, South Asia’s leading security, civil protection and fire safety show by Informa Markets in India, is set to expand its footprints with yet another expo, SAFE West India in Mumbai. After the grand success of SAFE South India in the last six years, the three-day SAFE West India expo slated for 18-20 May 2023 is gearing up to provide a platform addressing a broad range of solutions to commercial security with preventive technologies and innovation, with a focus on the western India market. Given the nature of external security threats, State Governments, especially in the Western region, are increasingly adopting video surveillance to improve security and safety. For instance, the Maharashtra government is primarily focusing on enhancing surveillance on the streets to upgrade Mumbai’s safety. Small and big enterprises, public sector companies and gated communities, shopping malls etc., across various cities in the Western Region of India are adopting video surveillance technology. More than 10 lakh IP cameras are expected to be installed across the western region of India in the coming five years. The rapid transition from analogue cameras to IP cameras has revolutionised the adoption of video surveillance solutions, including sharper, high-definition digital images and advancements in video analytics and neuro networks. The rise in production has also led to a decrease in prices and increasingly widespread adoption. With the integration of software solutions into video surveillance, it is now possible to detect unexpected and unattended objects or packages, line crossing, path tracking etc. Speaking on the launch of SAFE West India, Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India said, “Currently estimated to be a $2.5 billion industry, the surveillance market which largely comprises video surveillance is expected to grow at 25- 30% annually. There is a huge demand for safe city projects in India to ensure public safety. The government has taken various initiatives to increase security services revenue which will benefit the citizens as well as the security and surveillance services industry. This is particularly true for the western region of India, which has a number of smart cities and also offers strategic vantage points from a security perspective. A modern civil city should be able to showcase seamlessly safe, smart, energy-efficient and technologically advanced features.” “Our foray into Mumbai with SAFE West India is a strategy to get the show closer to the end users across the several key cities in and around Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and parts of North & Coastal Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. SAFE West India will provide an exclusive platform much needed for the leading players in the commercial, industrial and homeland security domains to tap into the growing Western market in India by forging joint ventures, partnerships, sourcing, dealerships and networks.” he added. According to Pankaj Jain, Sr Group Director, Informa Markets in India, “In our endeavour to reach out to the western Indian security market, we are happy to launch Security and Fire Expo (SAFE) West India in Mumbai. The show aims to showcase solutions to tackle the security challenges in industrial & commercial spaces, critical urban infrastructure and peoples’ lives across Western India. The platform will bring together all stakeholders in the western region, and I welcome you to support our launch show from 18-20 May 2023 in Hall 2 at NESCO.” SAFE West India will be a launch pad for leading security companies to introduce products in an emerging market whilst establishing relationships with key decision makers. The congregation will see professionals from across the industry, including security and safety managers from Hospitality, IT/ BPO & Service Industry, Real Estate, Port Authorities, Power Plants, Logistics, Construction, Architecture, Automobile, Manufacturing, Industrial, Retail, Jewellery, Health, Education, IT, Networking, Telecoms, Automation, BFSI etc. The expo will comprise rich content-led knowledge forums bringing together eminent speakers from the security industry, an exclusive first look at security products and services as they hit the market, Industry experts showcasing best practices and know-how that are vital for a safer work environment, in-person meetings with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, key government, officials, key association, officials, and thought leaders from the security industry. Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd., spoke on the theme of the newly launched show SAFE West India Expo 2022, “Security Industry is fast evolving to the next level of growth in India. The demand for security products and vertical-specific solutions is growing across the region. In hindsight, it’s a breakthrough idea to bring the Security and Fire Expo experience to the western Indian market. The SAFE West India Expo is being conceptualised at the right time and place. “This event is expected to be the convergence point for the security professionals, System Integrators end-users and security business representatives in the western Indian region. We are sure it would help to grow awareness about security products, solutions and technologies. We extend our best wishes to the Informa Markets in India team for coming up with the SAFE West India Expo with innovative fringe programs. We wish the organisers team and the key stakeholders all the success in their endeavour.” Ms Kiran Dham, CEO of Globus Infocomm Private Limited said, “IFSEC has been proven the perfect platform to connect with the right partners, customers & industry professionals. It is the trusted name with one of the most intense & unique visitor bases coming from all geographies of India. We also appreciate the support & supervision of Team IFSEC in extracting the maximum benefit out of its shows for the participants. Our best wishes for the Mumbai show and may the show in this metro city be highly successful. We hope the exhibitors and visitors get the maximum information on the most innovative and state-of-the-art solutions in the industry.” S M Kumar, Co-founder & MD, MitKat Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd. added, “SAFE West India Expo 2023 in India’s financial capital of Mumbai shall bring together government, industry professionals and companies particularly from West India, who have an abiding interest…