Year: 2023

Gallagher Security in India has proudly commemorated a remarkable milestone for the global Gallagher Group – 85 years of delivering cutting-edge security technology and solutions that have redefined both the security and animal management industries. The grand event, recently held at the New Zealand High Commission in Delhi was a celebration of Gallagher Security’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding what matters most for its partners and customers. The event brought together esteemed guests, industry leaders, partners, and stakeholders who have been instrumental in Gallagher’s journey of excellence in India. The occasion was graced by the New Zealand High Commissioner, His Excellency, David Pine, and the New Zealand Trade Commissioner, Graham Rousse who delivered an inspiring address highlighting Gallagher’s remarkable evolution and contributions to the security domain. The event featured insightful discussions, and a compelling roadmap for the future, emphasising Gallagher’s focus on embracing innovative technology and security advancements. “I am truly humbled to stand here today as we celebrate 85 years of the Gallagher Group’s unwavering dedication to providing top-tier technology solutions. Our journey has been marked by many milestones that highlight our achievements, and our relentless pursuit of excellence. We are committed to not only upholding our legacy but also propelling the industry forward with innovation and a vision for a safer world,” said Gautham N.V., National Sales & Marketing Head India of Gallagher Security. Gallagher Security also took the opportunity to present a series of prestigious awards to honour the outstanding dedication and partnership of its channel partners and end users. From the ‘Customer of the Year’ accolade, highlighting a deep connection with ST Telemedia Global Data Centre, to Ardelisys Technologies Private Limited’s recognition for exceptional customer centricity, each award symbolised a commitment to innovation and service. Ramana Safety And Systems (India) Limited was acknowledged with the ‘Long Standing Channel Partner’ award, and Koncept Engineers, a rapidly-rising partner, rounded out the recognition, receiving the ‘Fast Starter Channel Partner’ award. Gallagher Security India looks forward to continued collaboration, success, and pioneering security solutions with its channel partners, technology partners, and customers. As Gallagher Security India looks ahead to the future, the roadmap the company has set out promises continued innovation, customer satisfaction, and a relentless dedication to securing a safer world. The event concluded with a networking session and a commemorative dinner, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations among the attendees.  

They will now overlook strategic decision-making at the Tenon Group, Tenon FM, Peregrine, and Soteria for various regions Tenon Group, a leading company in the integrated security & facility management industry with a strong presence in India, UK, and Singapore, has announced the new strategic roles and assigned new responsibilities at the group level. Tenon Group of Companies is a conglomerate of three market leaders with a strong foothold in global space – Tenon FM, Peregrine Guarding, and Soteria (Remote monitoring and surveillance service provider via Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Artificial Intelligence). Sandeep Gupta has been elevated & appointed as Global CEO of Tenon Group, taking over the charter of strategizing the business at group level & growing the market presence in the coming years. Sandeep has been working with the group as Global CFO from past six years & has contributed to the overall profitability & turnover enhancement. Taking over the responsibilities of the Facility Management business, Rakesh Tripathi has been appointed as CEO, Tenon FM. Mr. Tripathi has been with the organization since 2006 and has consistently contributed to the growth trajectory in security business. In another significant role, Siddharth Jha has been elevated as Director at Soteria-the technology arm of Tenon Group. Mr. Jha has been a core part of the inception team of Soteria since 2014 and has immensely contributed to its success. In the announcement, Maj Manjit Rajain, Global Chairman, Tenon Group said, “Since our inception, we have come a long way. It’s been a wonderful 28-year journey with everyone’s contribution. I want to congratulate on the new and bigger responsibilities given to each individual. We hope and ensure that we will keep delivering quality services to our valuable customers. I want to thank all our staff members and distinguished stakeholders for this outstanding achievement.” The company has also announced the shift in roles at the regional levels. Brig. Sunil Kumar NV will now be working as the Director at Peregrine Security in the East Region of the country, including West Bengal, Orissa, North-East, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. Additionally Sanjay Varma will now be the Director of Peregrine Security in the South Region including the regions of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Tenon Group of Companies is a conglomerate of three market leaders having a strong foothold in global space; Tenon FM, Peregrine Guarding, and Soteria. With a wealth of 400 years+ cumulative experience of our senior management team and diverse team of 88,000+ seasoned professionals, Tenon has consolidated its position as a leader in security services, facility management solutions, and remote monitoring and surveillance over 25 stellar years. Present in India, Singapore, and the UK, Tenon offers integrated security services through its child company, Peregrine Guarding, facility management services through Tenon FM India and Tenon FM UK, and remote monitoring and surveillance services through Soteria Command Centre.  

With a three-decade history, Matrix has garnered worldwide acclaim in the realms of Telecom and Security industries. Serving businesses of various scales, Matrix delivers all-encompassing options spanning telecom, video surveillance, access control, and time-attendance, effectively meeting a wide array of communication and security needs. Matrix places its central emphasis on providing technology-infused resolutions that place customer contentment at the forefront. This is achieved by crafting cutting-edge products born from in-house research and design endeavors. With a substantial allocation of 40% of its workforce towards research and development, Matrix proudly showcases an extensive range of more than 60 highly advanced products spanning four distinct domains. By harnessing a worldwide network of over 3500+ partners, and catering to a user community surpassing 1 million across the globe, Matrix is steadfastly dedicated to sales exclusively through its expansive channel partner network. With a strong focus on thorough research, Matrix creates state-of-theart solutions suitable for both local and global enterprises. To unveil its most recent advancements in the fields of telecom and security, Matrix proudly presents, Matrix Partner Connect 2023 – an event designed to unite partners and system integrators, fostering the creation of new business prospects. Teaming up with its channel associate, CRM Audio, Matrix looks forward with enthusiasm towards Matrix Partner Connect in Kolkata. This move acknowledges the significant opportunities India offers for enhancing Matrix’s business and system integrator ecosystem. The eagerly awaited occasion is scheduled to occur at Kolkata’s Park Prime Hotel. During this edition of Partner Connect, Matrix is set to display its comprehensive lineup of IP Video Surveillance solutions. This collection includes enterprise-grade NVRs based on servers, UL-listed cameras, the Matrix VMS, and more. With a dedicated emphasis on tackling customer obstacles like bandwidth optimization, storage expenses, multi-site office supervision, and proactive security, Matrix accommodates the diverse demands of organizations. The exhibit showcased a diverse range of Matrix Turret, Dome, Bullet, and PTZ Cameras, spanning from 2MP to 8MP. These cameras carry UL Certification, assuring adherence to global safety standards, and NEMA Certification for safeguarding against environmental risks. This results in delivering high-clarity images, optimal for in-depth scenario analysis. Additionally, Matrix presents its NVRs designed for server-based enterprise usage. These NVRs come equipped with pre-installed Video Management Software that supports redundancy and hot-swappable hard disks (HDD/ SSD) with a capacious storage potential of up to 144 TB, thereby offering an exceptional resolution for all security concerns faced by organizations. Matrix holds the unique distinction of being the leading OEM in the access control and time-attendance sector. The company takes complete ownership of developing architecture components, which encompass panels, door controllers, readers, and software, all done in-house. During the event, Matrix showcased the COSEC ARGO FACE, an intelligent door controller that incorporates swift face recognition technology. This device stands out with its state-of-theart features, including adaptive face recognition, face liveness detection, and mask compulsion, showcasing its modern abilities in addressing security and health-related concerns. Powered by an advanced deep learning algorithm, it achieves an impressively rapid identification speed of less than 0.5 seconds, and with a user capacity of 50,000, it offers exceptional security features to organizations. Kaushal Kadakia Enhancing the appeal of the exposition, Matrix will put on display the adaptable Matrix COSEC PANEL200P. This versatile site controller has the capacity to oversee as many as 255 COSEC door controllers and can handle up to 25,000 users. It serves as a pivotal component in network architecture mode, facilitating communication between door controllers and servers. Alternatively, in standalone architecture mode, it operates independently as the central hub for controllers, detached from the server. Alongside this impressive introduction, Matrix will also unveil an expansive array of door controllers and readers at the event. Standing out as a significant contender in the Telecom sector, Matrix will present an impressive array of its Telecom offerings. Among these are Media Gateways like the SIMADO GFX11 4G and SETU VFX404. Garnering attention will be our IP-PBXs, particularly the ETERNITY NENXIP50, along with our Hybrid IP-PBXs, the ETERNITY GENX. Furthermore, the showcase will highlight our pureIP SPARK200 and high-quality enterprise IP phones, thereby broadening the spectrum of products presented during this event. Alongside the telecom offerings, Matrix will introduce a varied selection of solutions tailored to specific industries. These encompass Office-in-a-box, solutions geared towards hospitality, software-based open server PBX, and integration capabilities with third-party open SIP phones. This demonstrates the extensive spectrum of solutions at hand. Notably, Matrix holds the distinction of being the sole OEM in the telecommunications field, providing a comprehensive suite of business communication products and solutions that cater to a wide array of organizational requirements. Anticipating Matrix Partner Connect 2023, Kaushal Kadakia, Head of Marketing, looks forward to using the event as a platform to enhance Matrix’s footprint in Kolkata’s market. He aims to foster connections with system integrators and crucial business partners. Kadakia notes that this occasion provides a valuable chance to grasp the shifting market requirements, allowing Matrix to customize its telecom and security solutions to precisely align with the industry’s distinct needs.  

Hikvision India participated in the Hotel & Restaurant Association-Western India Event on July 1, 2023 in Mumbai to present its hospitality security solutions. The theme of the seminar included the discussion on Life, Property & Environment Safety in the hospitality industry. The one day seminar had eminent speakers and panel discussions by the distinguished experts from the hospitality sector. The key highlight of the event was monumental MoU signing between Hotel and Restaurant Association (Wester India) and the Indian Green Building Council. The guest speakers at the seminar included, Santosh Warrick, Chief Fire Officer & Fire Adviser of MIDC. Fire Service and Director, Maharashtra Fire Service; Gurmeet Singh, Chairman of IGBC & Managing Director of Rajco Group; and Pradeep Shetty, President of HRAWI. At the seminar Kunal Dharawat, Vertical Head – Hospitality and Real Estate, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. gave a detailed presentation on the hospitality security solutions. The Hikvision India presentation highlighted the current trends in the hospitality sector and offered an overview of various solutions including, Vehicle Inspection Solutionunder Vehicle Surveillance Solution (UVSS) along with Boom Barrier Solution. Hikvision’s UVSS solution is an information management system that is integrating an automatic collection of underlying vehicle image, display, and storage functions. He further elaborated that the Hikvision Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Vehicle Management Solution for hotels. As a vehicle passes an ANPR camera, its registration number is read and instantly checked against the database. Deep Learning Technology integrating intelligent recognition algorithms instead of the traditional Optical Character Recognition. Kunal Dharawat said, “The Hikvision’s latest AI enabled X-Ray baggage scanner to the guests from the hospitality sector and highlighted its unique features. He presented other solutions, including Face Recognition Terminals, Shuttle Coach Solution, Conference and banquet hall solution (event broadcasting solution). He shared the alarm solution (Panic Switch, Emergency Call Box and Smart Pole) features for key areas of the hotel and poolside for the guest’s safety and security. The hospitality sector representatives along with the distinguished guests and speakers were presented a memento by Pradeep Shetty, President, Hotel and Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI). The event concluded successfully as all the key members of Hotel and Restaurant Association Western India participated in the event.  

Addressing emerging challenges in safeguarding National Security from cyber threats and how AI & data analytics could be leveraged for internal security Innovative approaches taken by law enforcement agencies for safety and security of citizens were felicitated with FICCI SMART Policing Awards The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has successfully organised its flagship Homeland Security Conference 2023 in association with Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), at the FICCI House in Delhi. This landmark event provided an invaluable platform for profound discussions and the exploration of cutting-edge advancements in internal security and policing strategies. One of the highlights of the conference was the presentation of the prestigious FICCI SMART Policing Awards during the inaugural program. These awards celebrated the remarkable contributions of State Police Departments, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Central Police Organizations (CPOs) in the realm of homeland security and policing. They stand as a tribute to the dedication and innovation exhibited by these organizations in safeguarding our nation. Prakash Singh, Former Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Former Director General of Police (DGP) for Uttar Pradesh and Assam, emphasized the growing digitalization in India, which has increased vulnerability to cyber threats. He highlighted the potential and risks associated with AI, particularly in military applications. Despite a delayed start in technology adoption, India is striving to catch up and enhance law enforcement capabilities. Mr. Singh stressed the importance of strengthening armed forces and law enforcement to stay ahead of evolving threats posed by technology. Ms. Manjari Jaruhar, Advisor to FICCI Committee on Private Security Industry and Former Spl DG, CISF, GoI, spoke about the journey of FICCI SMART Policing Awards and mentioned that in last seven years, more than 1100 nominations have been evaluated by the jury awarded 208 initiatives which encouraged LEAs to complete among for achieving higher level of expertise and proficiency. She specifically applauded police departments for their ‘Smile’ and ‘Muskaan’ initiatives, which have had a positive impact. She also commended the Delhi police for their effective management of the G20 event. Ms. Jaruhar acknowledged the continuous innovation and crime management efforts of the police, as well as initiatives by the NCB and CRF, contributing to the overall improvement of law enforcement in India. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director of the Vivekananda International Foundation and Former Deputy National Security Advisor, GoI, noted that technology and cybersecurity have become critical factors in recent years. He highlighted the transformative impact of technological developments and underscored technology as a game-changer in internal security domain. He stressed on the need for combining efforts to strengthen police forces in being a step ahead from negative forces. Praveen Jaiswal, Co-Chair of FICCI Homeland Security and Director of Vehere, expressed immense satisfaction in successfully organizing the FICCI Homeland Security Conference, underscoring the commitment to facilitating essential dialogues on matters affecting the security of the nation. He said that it is very important for a nation like India, which is leading as a knowledge economy, to develop cutting-edge indigenous capabilities to minimise cyber susceptibility and enhance cyber defence resources. Indian industry is set to join hands with government agencies and LEAs on this front. Dr. Gulshan Rai, Former National Cyber Security Coordinator, GoI, emphasized the transformation brought about by the rise of the IT sector in Homeland Security. He noted that AI has introduced a unique landscape characterized by efficient planning, suggesting that access to such technology could have potentially prevented events like the 26/11 attacks more effectively. Technical sessions at the conference covered following areas: Session 1: AI, ML, and Data Analytics for Internal Security. Session 2: Cybercrime Management for Effective Law Enforcement. Session 3: Emerging Technologies for Internal Security. Session 4: Best Practices in SMART Policing. The FICCI Homeland Security Conference 2023 was indeed an intellectually stimulating and informative event, offering a platform for the exchange of ideas and the exploration of innovative solutions for the complex challenges facing our nation’s security. FICCI extends its gratitude to all participants and stakeholders who contributed to making this conference a resounding success.