Month: October 2022

Established in 1991, Matrix is a leading company in Security and Telecom solutions for modern organizations. Matrix offers a comprehensive range of solutions for IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom applications. The solutions are designed to meet the communication and security requirements of large enterprises, SMEs, and SMBs. As a technology-driven and customer-focused organization, Matrix invests in manufacturing world-class products that are researched, designed, and developed in India. With around 40% of its human resources dedicated to developing new products, Matrix has launched 60+ cutting-edge products and solutions across 4 domains. To date, Matrix has partnered with 2500+ partners, and through them, catering to over 1 million customers across the world. Consistent research and development have helped the company bring smart innovation in the security domain across India and the global market. With an aim to enhance its reach in the Indian security market, Matrix along with its channel partner Vigilant Technologies organized a Product Expo – MATRIX PARTNER CONNECT in Hyderabad on 15 September 2022. The event was held in The Park Hyderabad that demonstrated innovative solutions encompassing the entire range of Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom. In this event, Matrix displayed its latest range of IP Video Surveillance solutions, including server-based enterprise-grade NVRs, IP Cameras, and Video Management Software. On display will be the entire Matrix range of Turret, Dome, Bullet, and PTZ Cameras ranging from 2MP to 8MP. Their strong conviction for their cameras comes from their UL certification, the global standard for safety, and NEMA certification, for protection against environmental hazards. Besides this, Matrix unleashed the turnkey Server-based Enterprise grade NVRs with Pre-installed Video Management Software. With up to 128 channels support the NVRs come with massive storage of 144TB and throughput of 1GB. It has 4 different types of redundancies along with a Hot-swappable power supply and front HDD bay for uninterrupted surveillance. Under the Time-Attendance segment, Matrix showcased its Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance Device (AEBAS) – VEGA FAXQ specifically designed for government organizations. It marks government employees’ attendance taking Aadhaar information securely from the UIDAI server. Alongside this, Matrix will display its best-in-class facial recognition-based door controller – COSEC ARGO FACE. It boasts high accuracy, an identification speed of less than 0.5 sec, and a massive user capacity of 50K. Enhanced with multiple connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, PoE, and Ethernet, these devices provide the best for modern organizations. Our Product Expo – Matrix Partner Connect, aims at bringing the System Integrators and Business prospects under one roof. The expo served as a platform to share our successful case studies and explain to our partners how our enterprise-grade solutions cater to various verticals Anil Mehra Senior VP, Sales and Marketing Under the Access Control Domain, Matrix presented COSEC PANEL200P – Site Controller that manages up to 255 COSEC door controllers and 25,000 Users from its UI. Matrix also presented its pure access door controller – COSEC ARC DC200P – which comes with multiple benefits over the conventional access control terminal. Being PoE-based and with mounting options of din rail and wall mount makes it easy to install even in constrained space with minimalistic wiring. Matrix will be bringing forth its entire access control environment ranging from site controllers to modern readers to software to this event. In the Telecom domain, Matrix is the only company that provides all business communication products and solutions. Matrix presented its varied communication solutions – PBXs, IP-PBXs, Server-based PBXs, Media Gateways, Communication endpoints, and softphones.  

We all know that in past couple of years Indian economy has grown multiple folds and has become the 5th largest global economy due to untiring work done by Government of India in collaboration with various global and private players in the field of security, infrastructure, data analysis, and other growing sectors. With the economic growth and various global initiatives driven by Indian government, security is one area which has become the need of the hour. Security Surveillance is one sector where a lot of innovation and research is being promoted by the Government of India to boost the sector in-line with the vision of ‘Make in India’ of our honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. ‘AtmNirbhar Bharat,’ a dream which is now turning into a reality due to continued efforts of government in this direction. Sparsh CCTV has slowly and steadily started emerging as one of the contributors in the sector of security surveillance. To complete with the emerging demands of various industry sectors as well as to keep our armed forces equipped with latest technological surveillance equipment’s, Sparsh has been spending a massive 7% of the revenue in the field of research and innovation. The tireless efforts of Sparsh team has started yielding results as Sparsh CCTV was awarded with prestigious ELCINA award during 47th ELCINA Award ceremony held on 20th September 2022. The award was for Excellence in Electronics Hardware Manufacturing & Services in two different categories: Excellence in research and development. Business excellence. This was a proud moment for ‘Sparsh’ to add another prestigious award to their name for their efforts and achievements in the field of R&D and business excellence. Research and Development (R&D) has played a leading role towards achieving business excellence. Their quality and uniqueness give them stability and opportunity to grow in the market. Hence ‘Sparsh’ believes that R&D is the backbone to excel in business, which helped them to achieve 3 times growth in just 2 years’ time span. Sparsh, the first Indian manufacturer of CCTV cameras for indigenous security surveillance, acquired one of the leading R&D labs in India, where they are developing world-class products indigenously. To be the leaders in the market, Sparsh understands that innovation & research is the key to succeed, and it is important to customize the products to meet the security requirements of Indian and global market, to achieve business excellence in the security surveillance sector. Honestly, the way to this award was not so easy. It’s a result of collective efforts by the whole team. Together, the team overcame every challenge, which came its way and set up the milestones for ‘Sparsh,’ which at present demonstrates a wonderful journey of the cohesive team. The whole process was a learning experience for all and with this success the entire team is energized and motivated to take new challenges. With these awards a bar has been set for Sparsh to maintain and excel in the field of security surveillance. Today, Sparsh is proudly catering to the demands of various sectors like army, paramilitary, BSF, oil and gas plants, power plants, tunnels, metro, trains, jails, police, buildings, government buildings, roads, and even homes. But this is just the beginning for an emerging organization who is now ready to spread its wings and soar high to explore the sky of security innovations. Sparsh also marked its presence at the 23rd India International Security Expo by LIVE demonstration of security solutions for # India Ka Apna CCTV, starting with army, navy, paramilitary, court, jail, police station, ATM, banks, residences, market, metro, train, airport, and even set up a road to demonstrate their automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras, speed detection cameras, and even thermal cameras. This attracted senior government officials and delegates in large quantities, including the army, NCG, Indian Air Force, BISF, Delhi Police, M.P Police, IOCL, and various ministry heads (like: FICCI, Meity, Railway Board, CSC, DPIIT etc.), as Sparsh is one of the TOP manufacturers, leading the MAKE IN INDIA policy of the government. The ‘Make in India’ policy was unveiled to revive the country’s ailing manufacturing sector by honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on 15th August 2017 from the ramparts of the Red Fort. An impact Assessment in relation to ‘Make in India’ policy was conducted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (CIM) & Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The event was chaired by Hon’ble Minister of CIM Shri Piyush Goyal and was conducted in lieu of completion of 5 years of the implementation of “Public Procurement Policy – Make in India (PPP-MII).” The Event started with the inaugural Welcome speech by Rajesh Gupta (Director, DPIIT) which set the tone of the event. This was followed by a presentation on the ‘Impact Assessment Report of Public Procurement (preference to Make in India) Order, 2017’ by Ms Manmeet Kaur Nanda (Joint Secretary, DPIIT), followed by the Release of Impact Assessment Report by Hon’ble Minister. Ministry of Commerce and Industry & DPIIT invited three organization as the Make In India success story to present their journey and experience. M/s Samriddhi Automation Ltd. (Sparsh). M/s Tejas Networks Ltd. M/s Accurate Gauging Pvt Ltd. The success story of Sparsh (CCTV) was presented by Sanjeev Sehgal, Founder and Managing Director of Sparsh, fondly known as the ‘Make in India Man’ in the electronics industry. Sparsh came into existence in the year 2002, guided by the vision and determination of Sanjeev Sehgal who wanted to establish an Indian brand in the field of Security Surveillance. During that time, the entire market was captured by unorganized players who were importing cameras from Taiwan and South Korea. Electronic equipment manufacturing was a dream, and no one could have thought for development of CCTV cameras domestically in India. Sparsh took this as a challenge and started making efforts in the direction of becoming the first Indian manufacturer of security surveillance CCTV cameras. After 6 years of research, patience, efforts, and hard work, when finally, the first…

Hikvision unveils the security industry’s first ‘True 8K’ NVRs that support video recording, storage, transferring, decoding and output of up to 8K super-high-resolution images. The new M-Series NVRs can be used with a host of Hikvision cameras, and are ideal for environments where a wide field of view, and extremely high image resolution is needed. The ‘True 8K’ storage, transferring, decoding and output After years of technical accumulation and innovation, Hikvision has comprehensively upgraded and optimized both the software and hardware of the M-Series NVR. These NVRs are equipped with an 8-core 64-bit high-performance SOC chip and high-capacity DDR4 memory kits, which provide full guarantee for ‘True 8K’ functionalities. 8K video access & storage The powerful hardware performance of the M-Series provides a stable guarantee for 8K video access. In the meantime, enabled with the innovative dynamic cache technology, the devices are able to adjust the cache required by each channel as per high-concurrency and high bit rate video stream. Being able to effectively adjust the dynamic application, the entire device’s performance is improved, making it able to achieve efficient storage for 8K video stream. 8K video transfer The built-in high I frame rate port forwarding optimization technology not only ensures the data integrity, but also improves the transferring efficiency of the 8K code stream, effectively reducing frame loss and delay. 8K video decoding Featured with a high-performance codec core that supports up to 32x1080p@30fps, the devices can efficiently decode 8K real-time streams for two channels at the same time, enabling smooth live view and playback. 8K video output The new series adopts the HDMI2.1 interface, which supports an output resolution as high as 8K (7680×4320)/ 30HZ. An all-encompassing ‘True 8K’ solution from the front end to the back end With the M-Series NVRs launched, Hikvision is extending its ‘True 8K’ solutions from front end products such as cameras and LED displays to back end devices, offering customers an extremely clear and detailed visual experience in all kinds of scenarios. The ‘True 8K’ NVRs can be used with a wide range of Hikvision’s cameras to meet users’ specific needs of various situations. Combined with fisheye cameras, panoramic cameras, TandemVu, and many other cameras, the devices are fit to be used in both indoor and outdoor spaces such as public halls, squares, stadiums, stations etc., where wider angle of view, and sharper, more detailed images are required. System stability and data safety To ensure high-level system stability and data safety, the M-Series NVRs are equipped with an embedded file system that helps to increase productivity for data management tasks, a 1+1  redundant power supply to provide load balancing, reduce pressure, and increase service life, as well as a ‘dual system’ to avoid data loss and guarantee the reliability of the storage system. Ease of use and simple installation To ensure ease of use and simple installation, the 2/ 4/ 8/ 16-bay models of the M-Series adopts 1U, 1.5U, 2U, and 3U chassis design. At the same time, the device’s hot dip galvanized coating makes it highly durable, and its versatile modular architecture ensures deployment flexibility. These design features bring about a lightweight, hassle-free, efficiently heat-dissipating device which can easily meet users’ evolving needs. Wenson Zhou, a Product Director at Hikvision said, “The new M-Series NVRs showcase Hikvision’s industry-leading technologies and innovations by offering superior-quality images of up to 8K super-high-resolution through an easy connection with a wide range of Hikvision cameras. These ‘True 8K’ devices will enable users from all kinds of industries with the capacity to zoom into large scenes to view exact details without quality loss.”  

Anil Puri CMD, APS group A first generation serial entrepreneur, thought leader and an action catalyzer rolled into one – Anil Puri is a rare combination of a visionary, an innovator and a strategic thinker. He has used this combination to innovate and implement on-ground many new business ideas. His rich experience in various businesses has enabled him to nurture & mentor innovative ideas and scale them up. Introduction Human beings have a long-standing relationship with privacy and security. For centuries, we’ve locked our doors, held close our most precious possessions, and been wary of the threats posed by thieves. As time has gone on, our relationship with security has become more complicated as we’ve now got much more to be protective of. As technological advancements in security have got smarter and stronger, so have those looking to compromise it. Cloud-based physical security technology is quickly becoming the favored option for workplace technology over traditional on-premise systems. The cloud is essential to data management for most businesses and there are many reasons – why? Cloud-based technology is sweeping the security industry because of its advanced abilities and unparalleled convenience. The main difference with cloud-based technology is that your systems aren’t hosted on a local server. Instead, it’s managed by a third party, and accessible remotely. But how does the cloud factor into your physical security planning, and is it the right fit for your organization? Physical security is basic in many areas, and it’s no different in the IT security area. The physical locations where cloud offerings reside must be compliant to host physical security policies. The pandemic forced restricted access to physical sites but cloudbased solutions that enabled organizations to remotely monitor video, control cameras, assess system health, perform maintenance, and update firmware/software which have now become invaluable. Increased flexibility By migrating physical security components to the cloud, organizations have more flexibility. In terms of physical security, examples of that flexibility include being able to make adjustments to security systems on the fly. Changes to door schedules, access permissions, and credentials are instant with a cloud-based access control system, and the admin doesn’t need to be on the property. This is especially important for multi-site and enterprise organizations, who need to be able to access the physical security controls for every location, without having to travel. Support for remote access and monitoring The cloud has also become an indispensable tool for supporting remote work and distributed teams in recent years. When you can’t have every employee onsite at all time, whether due to social distancing or space limitations, remote access to your physical security technology is essential. Let’s look at the scenario of an employee getting locked out. With remote access, one can see that an unlock attempt was made via the access control system, and check whose credentials were used. With video access control or integrated VMS, one can also check video footage to make sure the person is who they say they are. Then, unlock the door remotely, or notify onsite security teams if needed – all on your own device without leaving the house. Being able to monitor what’s happening across the property, with video surveillance, access activity, and real-time notifications, improves incident response time and increases security without additional investment on your part. Greater scalability Physical security plans often need to account for future growth and changes in business needs. But it’s nearly impossible to anticipate every possible scenario when setting physical security policies and systems. That’s where the cloud comes into play. Current on-premise systems are often cumbersome to scale up or back, and limited in the ability to easily or quickly adapt the technology to account for emerging security needs. Cloud-based physical security technology, on the other hand, is inherently easier to scale. Because the entire ecosystem lives in the cloud, all software updates can be done over-the-air, and there aren’t any licensing requirements to worry about if you need to scale the system back. Improved RoI and future-proofing The cloud-based technology allows organizations to take a proactive approach to their physical security planning. Rather than waiting for incidents to occur and then reacting, a future-proof system utilized automations, integrations, and data trends to keep organizations ahead of the curve. In short, the cloud allows you to do more with less up-front investment. With some of the solution providers, you only pay for what you use, and it’s easy to make adjustments as business needs shift. The seamless nature of cloud-based integrations is also key for improving security posturing. System administrators have access to more data across connected systems, and therefore a more complete picture of security trends and activity over time. Taking advantage of AI data analytics, building managers can utilize cloud-based technology to future-proof their physical security plans, and create a safer building that’s protected from today’s threats, as well as tomorrow’s security challenges. Access control Touchless access control is a cloud-based solution that can help businesses restrict unauthorized entries to their buildings. Using an access control system is an essential physical deterrent to protecting your business’s on-site data, with touchless access capabilities also providing convenience to your employees. In schools, law firms, and other businesses that house sensitive information and assets, it is essential to provide clients with the assurance that their data is in good hands. Employees can use touchless access using mobile credentials, which reduces costs and losses on creating new keys. Users may have a longer induction process with a conventional access system as they wait for your security staff to hand over their keycard. Pin pad door locks are no longer suitable in a post-pandemic climate, as they increase the number of building touchpoints users must come into contact with as they enter the building, which may lead to contamination. Instead, touchless access control equips you with the tools to reduce touchpoints at the entrance to your facility and promote user wellbeing. Mobile credentials can operate door locks via BlueTooth for smoother entry without users…