Day: December 16, 2024

Drawing 600 IT Professionals to Explore Latest Data Management and Security Innovations The Synology Solution Day 2024 drew 600 IT professionals, highlighting innovations in data storage, workload protection, and productivity to enhance enterprise efficiency The Synology Solution Day 2024 has concluded with great success, attracting over 600 IT professionals who gathered to delve into Synology’s latest solutions in data storage and management, data and workload protection, business productivity and video surveillance, all dedicated to enhance enterprise data management efficiency. The event was held at Sofitel Mumbai BKC in India on October 23rd 2024. Noteworthy is the presence of participants from companies listed in the global Fortune 500 and esteemed guests from leading businesses across different sectors in India. At the mega event, Synology introduced highly scalable data storage and management solutions, a dedicated backup appliance with advanced security fea- Synology Solution Day 2024 Concludes Successfully tures, flexible AI camera deployment options, and intuitive AI-powered productivity tools – all designed to empower business resilience. Russell Chen, Country Manager of the SAARC region at Synology, highlighted the extraordinary growth of Synology’s business solutions and expressed gratitude to the attendees, acknowledging their role in the event’s success. He said, “Over the past three years in India, Synology has witnessed a remarkable increase in revenue, particularly in the manufacturing, government and public sectors, and media and entertainment industries, with an impressive 20% annually. This substantial growth underscores our success in meeting the evolving needs of these industry verticals.” Spotlight on Synology’s latest innovations and upcoming product line Synology showcased its latest innovations in data protection, storage, and surveillance, emphasizing solutions designed to address the growing demands of modern enterprises. The ActiveProtect series simplifies deployment and sizing challenges with a streamlined interface, enabling protection for up to 2,500 multi-server environments across multiple sites, while offering data immutability and retention policies to ensure business continuity in the event of ransomware attacks . For high-capacity, non-disruptive data management, the new Scale-out Solution supports both file and object storage and performance growth when adding additional storage servers. Synology also introduced its C2 Surveillance Station, a cloud-based video surveillance solution with edge AI and multi-layer encryption, providing secure and efficient monitoring for environments without local recording servers. Synology Solution Day 2024 also highlights updates to Synology’s productivity tool, Office Suite, including the integration of GenAI features designed to enhance collaboration and streamline workflows. These new capabilities aim to boost team efficiency and simplify document management, offering a smarter, more intuitive way to work across departments. The event also featured a session where IT experts and executive manager from leading organizations shared their valuable experiences and insights. Vivek Suresh Patil from ProstarM Info System Ltd and Gaurav Sachan from LEAD School discussed their successful deployment of Synology’s solutions, highlighting the company’s role as a trusted partner in safeguarding business data and ensuring seamless continuity. Synology Solution Day also featured an engaging panel discussion with esteemed guests from LEAD School, ProstarM and Shaparia, Mehta & Luthia, Chartered Accountants Vivek Suresh Patil expressed, “The journey of managing data with Synology has been truly impressive; it makes organizing and sharing the previously scattered data across our 18 branches in India both easy and efficient.” Gaurav Sachan added, “Synology’s enterprise-level solution simplifies deployment and management, making it easy to streamline the handling of extensive educational content.” Ms Khyati Luthia from Shaparia, Mehta & Luthia, Chartered Accountants remarked, “Synology’s comprehensive storage systems feature integrated backup solutions that offer scheduled and incremental backups, along with versioning for sensitive data. Additionally, Synology supports backup and snapshot replication to other Synology servers, ensuring robust data protection while minimizing backup time and reducing licensing costs.” Joanne Weng, Director of International Business Department “It is our pleasure to host our business partners and enterprises at our annual grand event. We’re grateful to all the enterprise clients who attended and provided us with valuable frontline feedback,” said Joanne Weng, Director of International Business Department at Synology, “India is one of our most important emerging markets, offering tremendous potential. As IT teams provide an essential foundation for businesses, our goal at Synology is to empower IT and strengthen the industry by offering efficient, transparent, and easy-to-deploy solutions.” Read More Post

Yotta Data Services, a leading provider of digital transformation services, recently announced the launch of Drishticam, an advanced AI-powered, cloud-based surveillance and video management service platform. Built on the robust multi-tenant VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service) software platform from Videonetics, a leading player in video management, analytics, & AI, Drishticam delivers secure, scalable surveillance solutions tailored to meet enterprise needs while optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO). Equipped with cutting-edge computer vision, machine learning, and advanced algorithms, Drishticam offers highly accurate monitoring and analysis to redefine safety and security standards across industries. Drishticam sets a new benchmark in security by providing real-time threat detection and enhancing the accuracy of identifying potential risks. By utilizing advanced CCTV cameras, Drishticam monitors environments continuously, identifying unusual behaviour, unattended objects, and unauthorized access, allowing for immediate intervention. The platform minimizes human error by processing vast amounts of video data, reducing false alarms, and enhancing risk differentiation. Additional features like facial recognition and biometric access control strengthen security by identifying restricted individuals and analysing body language to detect potential threats. Cost-effective and easily scalable, Drishticam adapts to expanding surveillance needs without costly hardware overhauls, streamlining personnel requirements and integrating new technology effortlessly. Drishticam has been built to be immensely flexible and open. The service can be deployed within an enterprise’s existing surveillance environment and can seamlessly work with any type of cameras whether analogue or digital with minimal effort. As a result, it is suited for all sorts of environments – whether they are small commercial establishments like department stores and clinics or high footfall areas such as malls and residential complexes or large enterprise or industrial properties such as IT parks or factories. Drishticam’s AI-driven surveillance provides data-driven insights, analysing patterns in traffic flow and peak hours to improve safety and efficiency. In cases of detected threats, it can automatically alert security personnel or trigger immediate responses such as activating alarms, locking doors, or redirecting traffic to prevent potential security breaches. Commenting on the announcement, Sunil Gupta, Co-Founder, MD, and CEO of Yotta Data Services said, “Drishticam’s launch marks a significant advancement in surveillance technology, equipping organizations with tools to strengthen security, improve operational efficiency, and gain meaningful insights from video data. By leveraging the power of AI and cloud technology, it is a reinforcement of our commitment to supporting businesses in adapting to the demands of a digitally driven world, where robust and scalable solutions are essential to protecting assets and ensuring seamless operations.” “With Drishticam, we are stepping into the future of intelligent surveillance. As companies evolve and adapt to digital-first environments, security and insight from video data are becoming essential. Drishticam offers a flexible, AI-driven platform that grows with businesses, making it easy to scale and customize as their needs expand. We are excited to provide a solution that does not just meet the demands of today but is built to handle the challenges of tomorrow. As AI advances, its integration into surveillance systems will grow even more sophisticated, incorporating predictive analytics to pre-emptively address threats and ensure that spaces remain both secure and respectful of personal privacy,” said Darshan Hiranandani, Co-Founder and Chairman, Yotta. Commenting on this launch, Dr Tinku Acharya, Fellow IEEE, Chairman & Founder at Videonetics Technology Pvt Ltd. said, “We are thrilled to partner with Yotta Data Services in launching Drishticam, an intelligent, cloud-based, AI-powered surveillance platform that aligns with our vision for safer, smarter environments. With our advanced AI-powered Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) platform, Drishticam brings forth a powerful, scalable, and cost-effective solution for modern enterprises. This is unique and first of its kind in India.” With Drishticam, we are stepping into the future of intelligent surveillance. As companies evolve and adapt to digital-first environments, security and insight from video data are becoming essential. Drishticam offers a flexible, AI-driven platform that grows with businesses, making it easy to scale and customize as their needs expand. We are excited to provide a solution that does not just meet the demands of today but is built to handle the challenges of tomorrow. As AI advances, its integration into surveillance systems will grow even more sophisticated, incorporating predictive analytics to pre-emptively address threats and ensure that spaces remain both secure and respectful of personal privacy Darshan HiranandaniCo-Founder and Chairman, Yott Drishticam is available through Yotta’s registered value integrator partners who will help enterprises select the right cameras, install them on premises, integrate them to cloud and AI systems for real time visibility and analytics, optimise operational costs and efficiencies, and provide continuous change management and lifecycle support. Drishticam is available through a flexible, subscription-based model designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses. Customers can choose from three primary options – the Drishticam Cloud Enlight Plan Subscription, which allows customers to select the number of cameras to connect; the Advanced Analytics Subscription, that includes video analytics on selected cameras; and the Desktop Client Subscription, which supports up to 10 desktop clients for video management, with additional licenses available as per need. Running on Yotta Cloud, Drishticam can seamlessly scale and extend retention storage for video data, analytics, and reports for an unlimited period as per customer requirement, choice, and compliance standards. Drishticam is designed to offer customizable retention periods and value-added services that scale as business requirements evolve. This subscription-based approach ensures that companies can efficiently manage their surveillance needs without heavy capital investments, paying only for the services they require monthly. In the event of network disruptions, Drishticam supports Automatic Network Replenishment (ANR), retrieving recorded data once connectivity is restored, ensuring continuous video capture. Read More Post