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How Brazil’s Federal Courts Stop Criminals in their Tracks with Video Technology

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 4, 2023November 14, 2024014 mins

The Federal District Court in Brazil’s capital city of Brasília uses its new high-end security system to prevent defendants from escaping during trial, and to identify potential criminals wandering its facilities. Intelligent video analytics can quickly alert authorities to possible riots, triggering police to respond and prevent an uprising. Thirty buildings are efficiently managed from one location. CHALLENGE: Keeping employees and visitors safe in 30 buildings Occurrences of defendants escaping and rioting had been a very real risk. The Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT) considered this when it undertook preventive security actions. Their previous surveillance consisted of analog cameras connected to stand-alone DVRs – outdated, with obsolete equipment, providing no integration between the different sites. The court district needed a better way to monitor 30 buildings spread across Brazil’s federal capital, to protect employees and visitors and ensure the safety of thousands of Brazilian citizens who use the agency services. Ultimately, the court needed a system to help capture fugitives and identify criminals. TJDFT sought a modern video management system that could integrate all the buildings of the judicial district across the capital, some of them in remote areas. The court also needed to monitor the offices from one central location. It was essential to ensure the safety of people and property, and the security of the system itself. “We bought our cameras at different times based on cost, functionality, and warranty. We had 30 buildings that were using different cameras, so we needed to feel confident that they would all integrate into the federated software system without any hassle” Igor Martins da Silva Manager for the Project, TJDFT In the main building alone, up to 5,000 citizens visit the location monthly. Other buildings are located in the court complex, too, such as the public warehouse (the central holding area for guarding weapons and objects from crimes), a museum, medical areas, and a retail complex. SOLUTION: Scalable system with smart video analytics The Federal District Court expanded and upgraded its existing security infrastructure with a district-wide solution using cameras equipped with intelligent video analytics (perimeter, loitering, and forensic search) from Axis Communications and Bosch, all integrated with the Milestone XProtect Expert open platform video management software (VMS) for easy monitoring, prevention and incident investigation. “We chose the most critical buildings to receive the new technology: the largest ones with the greatest flow of people. At the time, we updated nine buildings with the new surveillance solution” Igor Martins da Silva Manager for the Project, TJDFT Milestone’s open platform VMS was approved because it offered more freedom of choice among the associated technologies. Cameras and video analytics from Axis models M1125, P1435, M3046, P5534-E and Bosch models NBE-3502-AL, NDV-3503-F02 were chosen due to the best visuals and performance. The implementation of smart video analytics vastly optimized policing in courtrooms and other internal areas. The perimeter, loitering, and forensic search analytics from Axis and Bosch are used the most. A more efficient system, scalable and ready for future growth The system implementation took place in stages, beginning in 2015. Since the TJDFT is a public agency, each stage required a bidding process. The judicial police were responsible for preparing the project description to carry out the bidding, with the services and products contracted. In 2017, the project expanded to the rest of the buildings in the second stage. By then, the contract required the use of the Milestone VMS platform. For the third stage in 2020, the TJDFT updated all the licenses and extended the Milestone Care Plus service, which provides maintenance, upgrades and complete product support. Around 1,170 cameras are installed in common areas outside and inside, especially where criminals are held. As the largest in size with the greatest number of courtrooms, the main building received the most cameras, totaling 450. The other 29 buildings have 40 to 110 cameras each, depending on their size and needs. Axis models make up 80 percent of the devices. The system is scalable and open architecture, ready to handle new devices and add more integrations. The management of all forums in the Federal District is handled in a virtual machine on a SQL server. However, the video recordings are kept locally in each building to avoid overloading the central storage. In the main building, the monitoring room has more robust servers and a video wall featuring ten 47-inch monitors displaying images. Police officers monitor the system 24 hours a day with support from the IT team, if necessary. The personnel who operate the system received training on the functions most used daily: retrieving images, searching, configuring view mosaics, and checking system alarms. As of summer 2022, all TJDFT buildings have the Milestone VMS installed, and new sites that are built in the future will also receive the solution. RESULTS: Efficient monitoring of all buildings improved security The Milestone open platform delivered integration with existing cameras from different manufacturers, technical support, and high performance. The new video system has helped security personnel deter defendants from escaping and crowds from forming. During emergencies, local law enforcement have direct access to all camera views. “We chose the most critical buildings to receive the new technology: the largest ones with the greatest flow of people. At the time, we updated nine buildings with the new surveillance solution” Igor Martins da Silva Manager for the Project, TJDFT The Court has a mission to provide the community with access to justice and peaceful conflict resolution. It serves all cities in the Federal District, which has an estimated population of nearly 3 million people as of 2022. This brings together forums from 33 administrative regions that make up the Federal District of Brasília. Proactively deterring crime with smart video analytics Now, all 30 buildings are monitored from their unique location as well as from one central command center that integrates into the Milestone XProtect Smart Wall. If the system detects something unusual in the courtrooms, it triggers a riot alert so police can take…

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Hikvision Urban Roadways Solution for Multi Scene Monitoring Enhances Road Safety and Traffic Efficiency

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 4, 2023November 14, 202405 mins

Urban communities are where large numbers of people around the world work, live and play. To meet the transportation demands of persons and vehicles, urban roadways have the ability to reach all parts of the city and connect with roadways to any destination. But with a high travel frequency, urban roadways are often congested during peak weekday hours. Violations such as running a red light, not following the directional signs, speeding, crossing the gore area, illegal phone use, and seatbelt violations occur frequently. Limited means of monitoring on major sections of urban roadways, fragmented data managed by separate departments, and unintelligent software all contribute to greater safety risks. Meanwhile, law enforcement disputes are caused by manual intervention. But there is a solution. Hikvision’s Urban Roadway Solution provides multi-scene monitoring, unlawful driving supervision, and intelligent software platforms to reduce violations, protect citizens, and keep city roads safe. This solution significantly helps improve traffic flow and elevates safety levels wherever it is implemented. Intersection Challenges Intersections are where vehicles and pedestrians converge, turn and leave. The traffic is very busy. Traffic accidents here are common due to driving violations, causing congestion, personal injury, or property losses. Lack of violation evidence makes response difficult and risks unavoidable. Live video at intersections 24/7 captures violations and collects high definition evidence for citations. The cameras can also act as a warning to drivers who violate traffic rules and regulations. Intersection violation detection Benefits Regulates traffic, reduces road violations to reduce the traffic accident rate. Improves traffic safety and order, provides safety guarantees for drivers and pedestrians. Prevents conflicts between police and citizens and enhances efficiency. Standardizes law enforcement. Features Detects a variety of traffic violations including red light running, wrong-way driving, not following the directional sign, illegal lane change, weaving out of the lane, speeding etc. Captures abundant vehicle feature data – LPR, vehicle color, brand, type. All-in-one design reduces installation costs. Visibility & Intelligence Hikvision adds another level of visibility and intelligence to traffic systems with integrated solutions including traffic violation management, traffic order management, and traffic command center, helping traffic authorities to fully under stand any traffic situation and carry out optimal planning and management. Enhancing road safety: Multi-scene monitoring and intelligent software platforms help supervise and regulate driving and enhance road safety. Improving traffic efficiency: Optimized traffic through data analysis using cameras and backend devices, helping municipalities build smart, well-informed urban traffic systems. Reducing enforcement disputes: Evidence gets collected in high definition and provides end-to-end violation management processes and methods to standardize traffic law enforcement. Traffic violation management: Hikvision solutions help traffic authorities accurately identify and reduce unsafe driving, contributing to the development of safe, fluid traffic in modern cities. Traffic order management: Hikvision solutions help traffic authorities optimize order on the roads, enhance traffic safety and efficiency, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of law-abiding drivers, and automate traffic optimization with data analysis. Traffic command center: Traffic command centers help authorities get real-time road status updates for smart decision-making and efficient enforcement with a unified command interface, enhancing safety levels by reducing serious accident ratios and guaranteeing smooth road operations.

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Gallagher Security Wins Product of the Year at the Finest India Skills & Talent Awards

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 2, 2023November 14, 202403 mins

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded Product of the Year – Access Control System for their Command Centre v8.80 product at the Finest India Skills & Talent (FIST) Awards, held on Friday the 3rd of February 2023. The latest award-winning version of Gallagher’s worldclass security site management software, Command Centre v8.80, empowers organisations to make security easier, faster, and more efficient. On winning the award, Gallagher’s Head of Sales & Marketing for India, Gautham NV said, “We are honoured to have been named ‘Product of the Year – Access Control System’ and to be recognised for our dedication to continued innovation of our access security products. “We pride ourselves in being a customer-centric company and this accolade is a testament to our efforts in providing our customers with the best possible security solutions.” Gallagher Command Centre is the central site management platform for the Gallagher security system. Utilising a client-server architecture, the software provides a powerful and versatile feature set, enabling system operators to easily configure, monitor and control the security system. The release of Command Centre v8.80 offers features and enhancements that allow greater flexibility and efficiencies, including the much-anticipated web-based security management system – Command Centre Web, site plan enhancements, SIP integration, and a new bulk configuration tool. The introduction of Command Centre Web via the Command Centre v8.80 software upgrade, provides cloud-based flexibility to customers, allowing them to perform cardholder management tasks from any internet-connected device, without the need to use or maintain a full Command Centre workstation. The Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI) hosts the FIST Awards each year to recognise extraordinary contributions by organisations and individuals in the field of security, safety, firefighting, and emergency response. The awards event was held at Taj Santacruz in Mumbai.

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Honeywell Survey Reveals 95% of Office Workers in India Worry About Air Quality in their Buildings

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 2, 2023November 14, 2024010 mins

In a survey of workers in India, nearly all respondents (95%) agree that the quality of the air they breathe has a direct impact on health and well-being, according to a report released recently by Honeywell. Honeywell’s third annual Healthy Buildings Survey recently queried 2,500 office workers in buildings with 500-plus workers in Germany, India, the Middle East, the United Kingdom and the United States. The survey sheds light on the impact of buildings on both occupant well-being and the environment. The data found that office workers in India place high importance on indoor air quality (IAQ). In fact, respondents in India led the other regions surveyed with 64% saying they are extremely or very worried about their office building’s IAQ, a 9% increase (55%) from Honeywell’s 2022 Healthy Buildings Survey. Respondents in India place heightened importance on the actions of their employers and office building managers compared to other regions surveyed. More than eight in 10 (81%) respondents believe it is extremely or very important that employers or building managers keep workers informed of the office building’s IAQ. Additionally, for the second consecutive year, India the other regions with more than half (56%) of respondents saying employers or office building managers should monitor building IAQ continuously or often. Troublingly, 17% of respondents suspect monitoring happens rarely or never. More than six in 10 (64%) workers in India are extremely or very worried about office building indoor air quality, the most among regions surveyed. More than one quarter (27%) of respondents would look for another job if their employer doesn’t maintain a healthy indoor environment, leading other regions. India was mostly aligned with the other regions surveyed when respondents were asked what job perk or benefit, they would be willing to give up if it meant re-investing that expense into reducing the environmental impact. A majority of respondents (93%) believe that limiting investment of IAQ technology shows a low commitment to employee safety and well-being. Office workers in India are action-oriented about advocating for their own health and lead the other regions surveyed with 67% saying they would take direct steps to improve air quality on their own if their employer did not put measures in place to maintain a healthy indoor environment, compared to 50% globally. Further, 27% of respondents would look for another job if their employer didn’t put measures in place to maintain a healthy indoor environment (compared to 21% globally). India was mostly aligned with the other regions surveyed when respondents were asked what job perk or benefit, they would be willing to give up if it meant re-investing that expense into reducing the environmental impact of their building. Nearly all respondents in India were willing to give up at least one job perk or benefit for reinvestment (98%), with the most notable items being: Food perks, like coffee, tea or snacks (49%). State-of-the-art technology for their day-to-day work (47%). Free parking or public transit subsidy (42%). Part of my salary or bonus (38%). Of the five regions, surveyed workers in India are the most concerned that employers or office building managers actively take steps to reduce a building’s carbon emissions, with 85% of respondents noting importance. When asked to compare preferences for employer prioritization of better IAQ or reducing a building’s carbon footprint, nearly half (45%) of respondents prioritized IAQ compared to less than a quarter (21%) who prioritized reducing the carbon footprint. “IAQ has long been a priority for workers in India. These findings show that this concern isn’t waning and that workers expect employers and building managers to offer continuous information on building health and to take constant action,” said Ashish Modi, President, Honeywell Building Technologies, Asia, “Many building owners struggle to find a balance between IAQ and energy efficiency, but ready now solutions exist that can help achieve both of these goals.” Honeywell’s ready now Healthy Buildings solutions can help improve occupant well-being, meet energy efficiency goals and, importantly, change the way occupants experience a building. Surveyed workers’ concerns about the environmental impact of their workplace may be buoyed by the emphasis organizations are placing on sustainability as detailed in the 1Q 2023 Honeywell Environmental Sustainability Index, a quarterly survey of business leaders directly involved in their organization’s environmental sustainability initiatives measuring key trends pertaining to global efforts in climate change mitigation and other sustainability initiatives. Seventy-one percent of organizations surveyed in the second release of Honeywell Environmental Sustainability Index ranked sustainability as one of their top five priorities (highest percentage) and 63% of surveyed organizations said energy evolution and efficiency are a top priority. The Index shows organizations are increasingly taking a balanced approach to environmental solutions, embracing more technological solutions alongside process changes. Methodology The Honeywell Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research ( w w w. wa k e f i e l d r e s e a r c h . c o m ) among 2,500 workers in buildings of 500-plus workers across five markets – Germany, India, the Middle East, the United Kingdom and the United States – between January 12 and January 22, 2023, using an email invitation and an online form. The data has been weighted. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. For the interviews conducted in this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 4.4 percentage points from the result that would be obtained in each market if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample. Honeywell Building Technologies (HBT) is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life. We are a leading building controls company with operations in more than 75 countries supported by a global channel partner network. Commercial building owners and operators use our hardware, software and…

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Digisol Systems Supplies Copper and Fibre Cabling Solutions to Mumbai Metro Project

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 2, 2023November 14, 202406 mins

Company has also provided its products in various other metro projects like Nagpur, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Lucknow DIGISOL Systems Ltd., a leading provider of Made In India IT Networking products and solutions is proud to announce that they have contributed to one of a milestone development by supplying the DIGISOL multi mode unitube armoured cable and DIGISOL solid cable, Cat6 UTP, 4 Pair for the networking requirement of Mumbai Metro. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) launched two new Mumbai Metro lines, Line 2A (Dahisar to Andheri West D.N. Nagar) and Line 7 (Dahisar East to Andheri East) to benefit Mumbaikars as they are expected to reduce traffic on Link Road and Western Express Highway. Hon’ble Prime Minister along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated Mumbai Metro Rail lines 2A and 7 built at a cost of around `12,600 crores. These lines comprise a 35km long elevated corridor stretching from Andheri to Dahisar in suburban Mumbai. As these Metro trains are aligned with the government’s vision of vocal for local, MMRDA decided to go with products/ brands that not only provide high-quality products but are also Made in India. Digisol has also provided its products in various other metro projects like Nagpur, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow. DIGISOL Multi Mode, Unitube Armoured Cable: DIGISOL Multi Mode Unitube Armoured Cable is a direct burial cable with Thixotropic jelly in a central loose tube to prevent water ingress and armour with high-quality electro chromium corrugated steel tape. Embedded Strength members by using 2 steel wires provide better tensile strength and anti-buckling properties. Available in UV HDPE Sheath and LSZH Sheath. DIGISOL Solid Cable, Cat6 UTP, 4 Pair, 23AWG, Grey, 305m: DIGISOL Cat6 4 Pair UTP Cable has been designed for horizontal cabling networks for the transmission of high-speed data, digital and analog, voice and video signals over LANs. Supports gigabit ethernet (1000 Base-T) standard suitable for noisy environments, high EMI interference surroundings and complies to the requirement of ANSI/ TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/ IEC 11801. Performance verified upto 250MHz. Digisol believes in constant innovation and has continued to strengthen its foothold in the IT networking industry by introducing a new range of IT networking products. The company has previously introduced many Made in India products under the Structured Cabling product category and has recently launched Made in India FTTH range of products. Digisol is committed to the government’s vision for Vocal for Local and its parent company Smartlink Holdings has always encouraged local manufacturing in the Indian IT Sector for the past 3 decades to create an IT manufacturing ecosystem for Aatmanirbhar Bharat. DIGISOL’s range of products includes FTTH Solutions (Fiber to the Home), Wireless (Wi-Fi) Solutions, Switching Solutions, and SCS in Copper & Fiber. Digisol Systems Ltd. is a leading Trusted Made in India IT networking brand and its parent company Smartlink Holdings hold 3 decades of expertise in the IT Manufacturing industry and offers a wide range of IT networking solutions. Digisol has set a new benchmark by offering a wide range of products across the IT networking spectrum that includes FTTH Solutions (Fiber To The Home), Wireless (Wi-Fi) Solutions, Switching Solutions and Structured Cabling systems (in Copper & Fiber), The company’s expertise in design, development, sales, marketing and service support (Digicare) makes Digisol a leading brand in the IT networking Industry.

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NETGEAR Hosts AV Community in Mumbai to Discuss the Growth of AV Over IP Solutions

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 2, 2023November 14, 202406 mins

Demonstrates its premium line of Pro AV switches with seamless integration in high-density environments NETGEAR, a company in Pro AV solutions organized a grand event for the AV community in Mumbai to discuss the growth of AV over IP solutions and its adoption and acceptance by customers. The brand understands the importance of key affiliations and associations that make the Pro AV industry work. From integration partners around the world, to AV companies helping to create new ways of working in a Pro AV environment, NETGEAR maintains relationships with a number of organizations. The event was a huge success, witnessed by more than 100 attendees, including System Integrators, Partners, AV Professionals and Consultants. During the event NETGEAR presented a live Product demo and discussed how its Pro AV line of products not only solves complex configuration issues with plug n play AV switches but also provides Professional Services from network design to installation assistance to the customers, System Integrator partners as well as AV OEMs. NETGEAR also assured to provide necessary assistance to the customers in all aspects may it be in terms of network design, presales, post-sales or training. Marthesh Nagendra, Country Manager – India, ME & SAARC, NETGEAR said, “We are delighted to host such events to tap into the vast potential present in the AV market by showcasing Pro AV product lines. Our business in India is purely driven by the channel partners and therefore it is critical that we educate our partners about our offerings. We are committed to the consistent delivery of best-in-class connected network solutions for the professional AV market. From our industry-leading product suite and unmatched service and support, the NETGEAR promise is to meet and exceed our commercial partners’ requirements at any stage of their growth journey.” The AV over IP is a fast-growing market and for good reasons: high quality, low latency video and audio distribution with increased scalability has far more room for innovation. The company has more than 200 switching products in the portfolio that can be leveraged to power cameras and other security and surveillance products. With such a large portfolio customers are able to customize and order exactly the combination of their needs with room to expand for the future. These switches also provide businesses the ability to connect any type of AV over IP device, which offers flexible speed options from 1 Gigabit up to 100 Gigabit per port. NETGEAR’s AV-focused division has been recently launched to concentrate on the needs of both the commercial and residential custom integration AV markets. This includes products that are only available in the AV distribution channel, design teams for Pro AV and Pro Wi-Fi installations, and software to help configure and manage wired and wireless networks. NETGEAR is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. The Company’s products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless (Wi-Fi and LTE), Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. The product line consists of wired and wireless devices that enable networking, broadband access and network connectivity. These products are available in multiple configurations to address the needs of the end-users in each geographic region in which the Company’s products are sold. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 30,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 25,000 value-added resellers, as well as multiple major cable, mobile and wireline service providers around the world.