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CP PLUS Expands its Footprint to the: Deepest Corners of India

With the Newest CP PLUS Galaxy Store Opening in Mysore, the total grows to 37 With the opening of the 37th CP PLUS Galaxy Store and 7 CP PLUS World Experience Centers, the brand is breaking boundaries and barriers to spread a dependable sense of security to Indians everywhere. Rapidly expanding its footprint across the country, CP PLUS has been diligently growing its channel network in Tier II & III towns. The CP PLUS Galaxy Stores initiative is more than just a channel strategy, it’s a commitment to promoting self-reliance and innovation not only in the security and surveillance sector but across the country. The CP PLUS Galaxy Store is a network of exclusive CP PLUS Partner Store that the brand has launched in collaboration with local distributors in each state to make CP PLUS products more accessible to the masses. The brand has also launched CP PLUS World, a network of state-of-the-art experience centers strategically located in six metropolitans across India. These centers provide customers, partners, and security enthusiasts with an immersive and interactive experience of CP PLUS’ cutting-edge security solutions. The latest of these has been inaugurated along with the new CP PLUS branch office and service center in Kochi, Ernakulam. These focused endeavors underscore CP PLUS’ commitment towards empowering its customers while driving progress in the security industry, both in India and around the world. Through these cumulative efforts, CP PLUS is not only showcasing its leadership in the security and surveillance industry but also embracing the ‘Make in Bharat’ spirit. Moreover, by continuously expanding the brand’s channel network, CP PLUS has been partnering with local distributors across the country to open one-of-a-kind exclusive CP PLUS Galaxy stores to enhance its supply chains across tier II and III towns spread all over India. With 37 CP PLUS Galaxy and many CP PLUS exclusive partner stores already established, dozens more are set to be launched in the next few months. CP PLUS has emerged as an instigator of positive change by incorporating itself at the forefront to make security more and more accessible to the masses. Today, the brand’s considerable efforts, determination, and perseverance have made tremendous progress in making cutting-edge CCTV cameras affordable to common people. Unquestionably, CP PLUS is one of the Indian companies that has been continuously making significant investments spearheaded by the CP PLUS Galaxy Stores, CP PLUS World Experience Centers, and CP PLUS Preferred Partner Stores to revolutionize the entire surveillance industry. Empowering citizens with a sense of security they can depend upon, CP PLUS is a pioneer Indian brand working to provide not just physical safety but an enhanced standard of living to the global population. This has given birth to the brand’s resolute commitment to saturate the Indian and Asian markets with leading-edge solutions that have been integrated with a multitude of advantageous features. At CP PLUS, the team always measures success by the number of lives the brand has impacted and how its solutions have contributed to improving the way people live and connect. Every new product created for the surveillance industry by CP PLUS has been crafted with the aim of making lives more livable even in the darkest corners of society. All of the brand’s initiatives to take advantage of emerging technologies are focused on delivering dependability so that India can continue to grow at a fast and reliable pace. Customer centricity is at the heart of CP PLUS as the brand always ensures that its products and services are better aligned with the ever-changing demands and preferences of its users. By prioritizing a more customer-centric approach, CP PLUS delivers more than anticipated, which has been witnessed by the strengthening of loyalty for CP PLUS in the Indian market. More than anything, the CP PLUS team strives to innovate a better, safer, smarter future for all.

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Hikvision India Introduces: Latest AIoT Video Security Products at Security and Fire Expo (SAFE) West

Unveils 4G Solar Camera, eNVR, Smart Hybrid camera and PT Solutions Hikvision India has participated in the 2nd edition of the Security and Fire Expo (SAFE) West India (9-11 May, 2024) in Mumbai to showcase cutting edge AIoT technology enabled products and solutions. The second edition of SAFE West India was organized successfully in the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The SAFE West India has brought together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, industry experts and visitors from the public sector onto a single platform. Hikvision India has premiered its advanced security products and solutions at the event. The latest trending technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and IoT Security Tech are on display for the visitors. While commenting about being at the Security and Fire Expo, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Private Limited said, “We are participating in the Security and Fire Expo (SAFE) West India with a great spirit to connect with the esteemed end-users and valuable partners. The timing of the event is perfect to introduce 4G solar camera, eNVR, Smart Hybrid camera and PT solutions. We cordially invite security industry specific visitors, esteemed partners, public sector representatives and experts to visit our stall and check out the product demonstrations.” He further added, “Hikvision India is showcasing latest technological innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Technologies. We unveiled the latest products and solutions in the video security, access control, intrusion alarm, inspection and perimeter security segments. we have also introduced mobile robot products, machine vision products and logistic vision solutions.” The key highlights of the technologies and solutions were on display at Hikvision India booth. It included AI cameras, Smart Hybrid camera, ColorVu, Thermal and AcuSense cameras, audio sensor, eDVR and eNVR. The myriad product categories on display were access control, command and control, Hikcentral, intelligent traffic management system (ITMS), video door phone (VDP) and security inspection products. The other products, included AXPRO, AX-Hybrid PRO series alarm system, energy solutions, thermal solutions, commercial display, professional transmission solution, and smart storage solutions. The Security and Fire Expo – West India event organized a unique two-day technical seminar. On the first day there was a partner session by Gagan Lamba, Vice President, Enterprise Verticals, Prama Hikvision India Private Limited based on the theme ‘From Incremental to Incredible: Onward Odyssey of AIoT Technology & Future Roadmap’. It was followed by a panel discussion on the theme ‘Key Role Played by Next-Gen Tech in Industrial Security.’ Rajesh Palkar, Vice President, Government Consultant Business, Prama Hikvision India Private Limited, shared highly valuable insights in the panel discussion. Hikvision India booth displayed advanced security solutions across product categories and conducted various fringe programs, including quiz contests to engage the visitors. The SAFE West India Expo concluded successfully with good footfall from the relevant visitors, end-users and security professional community.

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Synology Unveils ActiveProtect Appliances for Scalable, Centralized, and Streamlined Business Data Protection

Synology recently announced new ActiveProtect appliances, a purpose-built data protection lineup that combines centralized management with a highly scalable architecture for best-in-class ease of use. “The launch of ActiveProtect reflects Synology’s unceasing commitment to empowering our users with the tools to manage their most valuable asset – data,” said Philip Wong, Chairman and CEO of Synology, “In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding their data. With the new ActiveProtect offering, we aim to empower organizations of all sizes to address cybersecurity challenges head-on.” ActiveProtect centralizes organization-wide data protection policies, tasks, and appliances to offer a unified management and control plane. Comprehensive coverage for endpoints, servers, hypervisors, storage systems, databases, and Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace services dramatically reduce IT blind spots and the necessity of operating multiple data protection solutions. “Organizations are tasked with maintaining overly complex and costly data protection strategies, and we aim to solve all the challenges at once with ActiveProtect,” stated Jia-Yu Liu, Executive Vice President at Synology, “ActiveProtect is the culmination of extensive research, development, and experience working with our customers. We are confident in delivering a solution that will exceed modern businesses’ expectations.” Easy to deploy and manage IT teams can quickly deploy ActiveProtect appliances in minutes and create comprehensive data protection plans via global policies using a centralized console. From implementing immutability and air gapping policies to performing recovery procedures, ActiveProtect is designed to be intuitive, significantly reducing operational overhead. Scalable for any organization Each ActiveProtect appliance can operate in standalone or cluster-managed modes. Storage capacity can be tiered with Synology NAS/ SAN storage solutions, C2 Object Storage, and other ActiveProtect appliances in the cluster. Additionally, existing Synology Active Backup for Business deployments are manageable from the unified interface, providing high deployment flexibility. Fast and efficient Purpose-built ActiveProtect appliances leverage incremental backups with source-side, global, and cross-site deduplication to ensure fast backups and replication with minimal bandwidth usage. ActiveProtect is up to 7 times faster at backing up with a typical deduplication ratio of over 2:1, significantly reducing operating costs.

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Sparsh CCTV Leads the Industry to Attain CyberSecurity Certification for Full Range from STQC

Sparsh CCTV, a leading player in the field of video surveillance and security solutions, has announced that it has become the first company across the globe to get a cyber-security IoTSCS certification for IoT product (CCTV Camera) from Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC). The entire product range by Sparsh CCTV is now cyber secured. In March 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a public procurement preference to advance the ‘Make in India’ initiative, in line with the order from 2017. This notification specifically addressed the procurement of CCTV and video surveillance systems for security purposes, establishing clear ‘Essential Requirements (ER)’ for these devices. The ERs are designed to ensure the security and integrity of the CCTV systems used in public and private sectors. The key components of these requirements include: Detailed Testing Parameters: These parameters are defined to guarantee that both the hardware and software of CCTV systems are secure. This includes measures to protect against the leakage of sensitive data, ensuring that the surveillance systems are robust against potential security threats. Security Testing Report: It is mandatory for the security testing of CCTV and video surveillance systems (VSS) to be conducted by the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate. This ensures that the systems meet stringent security standards set by the government. Secure Process Conformance: This requirement involves validating that the components used in the CCTV systems are sourced through a trusted value chain. This means that all parts and processes involved in the manufacture of the devices must meet specific security and quality criteria, ensuring the integrity of the final product. In-house R&D Registration: For companies conducting research and development in-house, their R&D units must be registered with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) in India. This registration ensures that the R&D activities are recognized and meet the standards set by the DSIR. Mandatory Compliance: The Essential Requirements (ERs) specified in the notification are mandatory for all procurements of CCTV and video surveillance systems. This means that any entity looking to purchase such systems must ensure that the products meet these defined security and quality standards. Overall, these measures are aimed to enhance the security and reliability of CCTV systems procured under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, fostering domestic manufacturing, and ensuring that surveillance systems deployed across the country are secure and free from vulnerabilities. Commenting on the certification development, Sanjeev Sehgal, Founder & MD – Sparsh CCTV said, “We are immensely proud to be the first company to get this certification across all our products. India has taken lead in setting up surveillance industry compliance in the world and Sparsh CCTV has taken lead in being 100% aligned with this compliance. This validates our commitment to providing top-tier surveillance solutions and also enhances our ability to contribute to the national security and safety of our nation. We will continue to serve the country and make world safe, secure & better place to live with made in India products & solutions which are secure, innovative and technologically advanced.” The Founder & MD of Sparsh CCTV has been an ardent worker towards Make in India Mission and is also the India’s representative with voting rights at the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This enables in developing the apt solution to arising challenges. Sparsh CCTV has been doing some world-class technology research in the video surveillance space and has been investing about 8% of its revenues in R&D. The company is a pioneer of many technological innovations in the industry and aims to become the ‘Factory for the world’by designing and manufacturing in India. Sparsh CCTV, established in 2002, is a pioneer and one of the leaders in manufacturing electronic video surveillance equipment in India. It revolutionized the Indian security market by being India’s first company to manufacture CCTV cameras in India in 2008 and now having global footprints. Sparsh has been an innovator in the video surveillance domain, developing and manufacturing complete range of Video Surveillance products and solutions. Sparsh is on the brink of inaugurating a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia, thoughtfully designed in India and set to be manufactured in Saudi. Currently, Sparsh products are available in over 10 countries, and the company has a sister concern in the USA. Additionally, Sparsh has a strong presence in more than 150 cities across India, boasting 29 sales offices and 13 service centers. The company takes pride in its three state-of-the-art manufacturing units and upcoming fourth Anchor Unit in EMC 2.0 at Kashipur, Uttarakhand – one of the largest Video Surveillance manufacturing centers in the country with a capacity of producing 1 Million cameras/ month. Sparsh CCTV’s focus on indigenous design and manufacturing of technologically advanced electronic security devices has not only elevated the company’s reputation but has also placed India firmly on the international map.

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