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Celebrating 30 Years of Success: from Armed Forces to Making a Global Corporate Conglomerate

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 29, 2025April 30, 2025028 mins

Interface withMaj. Manjit RajainFounder & Global Chairman ofTenon Group of Companies Maj. Manjit Rajain, the Founder and Global Chairman of Tenon Group of Companies, is a pioneering leader in the fields of Integrated Security, Facility Management, and Aviation Training. Over the past three decades, he has built Tenon Group into a global powerhouse operating across India, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. Today, the Group serves 3100+ customers, employs over 95,000 professionals, operates through 78+ offices, and records an annual turnover of ₹3000+ crores. Its three global brands – Peregrine Guarding, Tenon FM, and Soteria – have earned a reputation for excellence, innovation, and trust worldwide. Starting in 1995 with the incorporation of Peregrine Guarding, Maj. Rajain’s relentless pursuit of growth and operational excellence led Tenon Group to expand into international markets, diversify its services, and establish itself as a leader in the industry. His strategic acumen was notably demonstrated with the acquisition of Singapore-based Frontline Security, later rebranded as Peregrine Security Pte, achieving record profitability and strengthening the Group’s foothold in Southeast Asia. In recognition of his leadership and contributions to the industry, Maj. Rajain has been honoured with several prestigious awards: During the COVID-19 pandemic, his exceptional leadership was acknowledged by CAPSI with the title of ‘Commander of the Frontline Warriors’ and the Badge of Honour, celebrating his unwavering commitment to national service and humanitarian leadership. Expanding his entrepreneurial vision beyond security and facilities management, Maj. Rajain founded Redbird Aviation (Redbird Flight Training Academy) – India’s first aviation academy recognized and approved by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Redbird is transforming pilot training and aviation education in India, offering world-class training facilities and fostering a new generation of aviation professionals. His foray into aviation reflects his broader commitment to national capacity building and skills development. In addition to his corporate leadership, Maj. Rajain serves as the Chairman of the Homeland Security Forum under the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), contributing to critical dialogues around national security and policy. A Paul Harris Fellow and a three-time Assistant Governor at Rotary International, he has been instrumental in leading initiatives such as the Polio Eradication Program and Literacy Mission in India. As a philanthropist, he drives Tenon Group’s CSR initiatives, including the adoption of a government school for underprivileged children, transforming it into a model institution aimed at providing high-quality education and opportunities for growth. Today, 500+ underprivileged girls and boys receive quality education in a productive environment and improved infrastructure. Maj. Rajain is also an active member of several global industry forums: In 2016, he was nominated as a Global Advisor to the Yale School of Management, recognizing his thought leadership and global business perspective. From building global businesses to strengthening communities and industries, Maj. Manjit Rajain’s journey is a story of visionary leadership, transformative impact, and an enduring commitment to excellence. Recently SecurityLinkIndia has had the opportunity to have a one-to-one interaction with Maj Manjit Rajain; here are the excerpts: From the armed forces to the corporate boardroom – how did your journey from the Indian Army to founding the Tenon Group unfold? My journey from the Indian Army to founding Tenon Group was one of the transformations. The Army instilled in me values of discipline, leadership, and resilience, which became the foundation of everything I did afterward. When I left the Army, I felt a strong desire to serve my country in a different way – by ensuring the safety and security of businesses, people and communities. Founding Tenon wasn’t easy. It was a leap into the unknown, with a lot of hard work, sleepless nights, and learning on the go. But the drive to create something that could make a real difference kept me going. From the beginning, my focus was clear – to build a company that was dependable, innovative, and people-centric. Today, seeing Tenon Group as a global leader, I feel a sense of pride in how far we’ve come. What core values from your military background have most influenced your leadership style in business? My military background has shaped my leadership style in many ways. The core values that I carry forward into my business are discipline, integrity, and a focus on teamwork. In the Army, every decision was based on the bigger picture, and I’ve applied that same strategic thinking in business – always keeping the longterm vision in mind. Integrity is non-negotiable, and that’s been the foundation of building trust, both internally with my team and externally with clients. Teamwork is another key value. Just like in the Army, a mission can’t be accomplished alone; success relies on the collective effort of a team. These values have become the pillars of Tenon Group and guide how we operate every day. Tenon Group has achieved several key milestones in its 30-year journey. What were some of the most defining moments that shaped its evolution into a global integrated services provider?” Tenon Group has achieved significant milestones throughout its 30-year journey. Here are some of the key highlights: 1995: Peregrine Guarding Founded: This marks the very beginning. I, with my military background, recognized a gap in the market for professional security services. Peregrine Guarding was my answer, focusing initially on manned guarding. This was a crucial first step, laying the foundation for Tenon’s future diversification. 2008: Tenon FM Incorporated: This was a strategic move to broaden the company’s offerings beyond security. Facility management (FM) is a natural complement, often involving similar client relationships & operational needs. Incorporating Tenon FM allowed the company to provide integrated solutions, a key differentiator. 2008: London Alternative Investment Market Listing: Going public on the AIM was a significant step in Tenon’s growth. It provided access to capital, increased visibility & added credibility. This fuelled further expansion & acquisitions. 2009: Acquisition of Roto Power Projects: This acquisition demonstrated Tenon’s intent to diversify beyond its core services. Roto Power Projects, specializing in mechanical & engineering services, brought new expertise & broadened Tenon’s capabilities in the facility management space. 2015: Acquisitions…

Hikvision Power X DVR Delivers Innovative Technologies to Enhance Intelligence

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 29, 2025April 29, 202505 mins

Hikvision India has introduced the Hikvision Power X DVR to deliver innovative technologies to enhance intelligence.Hikvision Power X DVR represents a significant upgrade in the evolution of digital video recorders (DVRs) in the video security industry. This upgrade introduces cutting-edge technologies and features to enhance intelligence and performance. This next generation DVR has improved the efficiency of video searching. It offers users a more robust and comprehensive product experience. Enhanced intelligence It is the core value addition of Hikvision Power X DVR. Some of the value added features include these offerings. ● Enhanced intelligent channels: Up to 8 channels of perimeter protection (1x improvement). ● Boosted performance: By optimized algorithm for perimeter protection. ● 3 intelligent functions in 1 device: Different channels can be configured with different intelligent functions. Quicker and more efficient video searching ● AcuSearch: Users can search specific targets of interest precisely with just one click, and then the related videos can be displayed.● Smart Search: Users can draw rule boxes or intrusion lines at the location of the event to quickly filter and identify targets. Enhanced performance ● Upgraded decoding capability: Up to 24-ch @1080p. ● HDTVI two-way audio: Supports interactive real- time communication (*M/XT model available). ● Smart fan adjustment: Fan design is based on temperature adaptive speed adjustment, providing more comfortable use of the space. Hikvision India has introduced the Hikvision Power X DVR to deliver innovative technologies to enhance intelligence. Hikvision Power X DVR represents a significant upgrade in the evolution of digital video recorders (DVRs) in the video security industry. This upgrade introduces cutting-edge technologies and features to enhance intelligence and performance. This next generation DVR has improved the efficiency of video searching. It offers users a more robust and comprehensive product experience Take the security management to the next level Hikvision’s AcuSense technology embeds deep-learning algorithms into security cameras and video recorders to equip businesses and homeowners with smart tools to take security to the next level, both indoors and outdoors. ● Faster: AcuSense technology detects intrusion threats in real time and triggers alerts to users’ mobile phones for faster response. ● More Accurate: AcuSense technology differentiates people and vehicles from other moving objects, allowing security teams to focus on real threats. ● More efficient: AcuSense technology applies labels to recorded video footage with people and vehicles, speeding up video searches, minimizing manual effort, and reducing overall. ● Easy to use: AcuSense-enabled smart cameras are installed quickly and are as easy to configure as conventional security cameras. The technology puts AI security at everyone’s disposal. Technology edge AcuSense technology uses advanced machine vision AI algorithms built into Hikvision security cameras and video recorders to boost home and business security. Application scenario The Hikvision Power X DVR is highly applicable in various application scenarios, including Industrial Park, Monitoring Center, Warehouse, Restaurant and Store, etc. Read More

WHERE INNOVATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY IN FUTURE INDUSTRIES FEATURE

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025016 mins

Anil PuriCMD, APS Group A first generation serial entrepreneur, thought leader and an action catalyzer rolled into one – Anil Puri, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), APS Group 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 As we stand on the cusp of unprecedented technological transformation, future industries are witnessing a tectonic shift in how business is conceptualized, risk is managed, and leadership is exercised. In this context, Chief Security Officers (CSOs) and Risk Leaders are emerging not merely as custodians of safety and compliance, but as strategic partners in innovation and business evolution. This article delves into the profound expectations placed upon CSOs in this evolving landscape and examines how their empowerment is crucial to aligning security with opportunity across emerging industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, biotechnology, smart manufacturing, aerospace, and the green economy. As the global industrial landscape transforms at unprecedented speed, driven by disruptive technologies and evolving socio-political dynamics, a silent revolution is underway – reshaping the very fabric of how organizations perceive risk, resilience, and security. Innovation today is not a choice; it is an imperative. But where innovation thrives, so does uncertainty. And in that fragile space between potential and peril, Chief Security Officers (CSOs) and Risk Leaders emerge not just as sentinels of protection, but as strategic enablers of progress. Expectations and Empowerment of Chief Security officers and Risk Leaders in the Journey In the new era of smart manufacturing, autonomous logistics, digital finance, hyper-connected cities, and AI-powered services, the role of the CSO has transcended conventional security paradigms. They are no longer confined to operational silos; instead, they sit at the intersection of innovation, governance, and enterprise value creation. With great opportunity comes heightened expectation – organizations now demand that risk leaders not only anticipate threats but shape pathways for safe, sustainable, and agile innovation. The Future doesn’t belong to those who avoid risk, but to those who know how to master it. That’s the CSO’s new frontier The new paradigm: Innovation-driven risk landscapes The 21st century ushers in a paradigm where innovation itself becomes both the catalyst for growth and the creator of unprecedented risks. As organizations rapidly integrate cutting-edge technologies – ranging from AI and block chain to biotech and quantum computing – their operational environments evolve into dynamic, hyper-connected ecosystems. These ecosystems are, while fertile grounds for exponential value creation are also increasingly vulnerable to novel and unpredictable threats. In this innovation-driven landscape, risk is no longer confined to traditional silos such as physical security, compliance breaches, or financial fraud. Instead, it manifests across converging vectors – ethical, technological, reputational, and systemic. For example: ● AI and machine learning systems can perpetuate algorithmic bias, hallucinate, or make autonomous decisions that carry legal and societal consequences. ● Quantum computing poses existential threats to current encryption standards, potentially rendering today’s cybersecurity protocols obsolete. ● Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in smart manufacturing exposes machinery and operational workflows to cyber-physical sabotage. ● Digital assets and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms challenge regulators and introduce liquidity and custodial risks that bypass conventional risk controls. Where innovation meets opportunity, risk leaders become the navigators – not of danger, but of bold, intelligent growth Thus, the risk landscape is no longer reactive – it is predictive, real-time, and interconnected. CSOs must shift their orientation from reactive gatekeeping to proactive, innovation-aligned security strategy. They must understand emerging tech not just as threats, but as transformative tools to detect, deter, and even displace risk at its inception. This new paradigm requires that CSOs be fluent in technology foresight and lifecycle risk mapping, cross-sectoral threat intelligence analysis, designing adaptive, embedded security frameworks, and driving resilient innovation ecosystems with governance-by-design. In essence, the innovation-driven risk landscape does not merely redefine the threat environment – it redefines the CSO’s purpose. Risk is no longer just something to be avoided; it becomes something to be navigated with precision, vision, and strategic foresight. With innovation driving new business models, security challenges are growing in complexity and scale. For example – AI and machine learning introduce new ethical and operational vulnerabilities, quantum computing disrupts cryptographic protections, smart factories are exposed to industrial cyber-physical threats and digital finance platforms face targeted fraud, identity theft, and systemic risks. Expanding expectations from CSOs in future-driven industries In the wake of accelerated digitization, global volatility, and complex stakeholder ecosystems, the role of Chief Security Officers (CSOs) is undergoing a profound transformation. No longer limited to managing physical threats, compliance obligations, or incident responses, CSOs in future-driven industries are now expected to serve as strategic enablers, systems thinkers, ethical stewards, and transformation catalysts. From operational silos to strategic leadership Future-ready enterprises are integrating security strategy directly into their business DNA. This implies that CSOs must co-create business strategies that are both growth-oriented and risk-conscious, influence product roadmaps, supply chain resilience, and investor risk transparency and shape market-entry strategies in volatile regions through risk modeling and scenario planning. Expectation: CSOs must now operate at the C-suite core, influencing decisions not just reactively, but proactively – and often preemptively. From static protection to dynamic innovation enablement Innovation is not inherently secure, and security is not inherently innovative – but the new CSO must ensure both coexist harmoniously. Future industries demand CSOs who enable agile product development by building ‘security by design’ into every sprint cycle, leverage AI, blockchain, and IoT as not just risk points but risk-solving tools, and architect zero-trust environments that are resilient yet flexible for innovation. Expectation: CSOs are now expected to be innovation accelerators, not brakes – aligning transformation with trust. From physical and cyber risk managers to societal and ethical guardians Technological evolution is outpacing regulatory evolution. In this gap, CSOs are expected to champion ethical risk governance, ensuring that innovation respects privacy, dignity, and…

STQC Mandate –Opportunity or Threat

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 29, 2025April 30, 2025058 mins

STQC is a buzzword today in electronic security industry in India. The Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate, under the aegis of MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology), has laid down a meticulous framework – ER IoTSCS (Essential Requirements for Security – IoT Surveillance Compliance Standards), whereby all the CCTV products installed in India will have to be cyber secured, and all non-compliant products are barred from sale in the Indian market by April 9, 2025,. These are not mere technicalities; they are for the constitution of credible Make in India surveillance, demanding that every camera be proven for impregnable security, resilience, and integrity. The objective of the directive is to check data leakage and fortify national security. In a country as vast, diverse, and complex as India, securing urban and rural spaces alike has always been a daunting challenge. Surveillance cameras, once mere watchers on walls, are now becoming intelligent sentinels – capable of analyzing, alerting, and adapting. But with power accountability must come – STQC. India’s surveillance landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the enforcement of new compliance regulations – STQC ER, PPO’24, and CRO’24. These frameworks, introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), are designed to raise the bar for quality, cybersecurity, and trust in video surveillance products across the country. At the center of this transformation is Essential Requirements (ER), a mandatory compliance standard aimed at ensuring hardware-level security, robust firmware protection, and transparent supply chains in network cameras. To certify products against these requirements, MeitY has authorized STQC (Standardization Testing and Quality Certification) to evaluate surveillance devices under the IoT System Certification Scheme (IoTSCS). This certification process ensures that cameras are not only secure and reliable but also aligned with global benchmarks like ISO/ IEC 27402 for IoT cybersecurity. While the regulations began with a focus on government tenders, their scope has expanded. Under the Public Procurement Order 2024 (PPO’24), all government entities are mandated to use only STQC-certified, ER-compliant cameras in their projects. Whether it’s a smart city installation, law enforcement initiative, or defense setup, only certified products are now eligible for procurement. PPO’24 also strengthens the Make-in-India movement by giving preference to locally manufactured solutions. Vendors are categorized based on local content, and those found misrepresenting their compliance risk being blacklisted. The private sector is not left out either. Customer Requirement Order 2024 (CRO’24) makes STQC ER compliance mandatory for all network cameras sold in India, regardless of the buyer. This means that even retail chains, corporate offices, or manufacturing facilities must now ensure that the surveillance products they buy meet these cybersecurity and safety standards. By April 9, 2025, all non-compliant products will be barred from sale in the Indian market. Although the concept of scheme is welcome by all the stakeholders, a large share of the industry including IT and allied industry has reservations on the modus operandi of phasing out the products and its timeline. There was internal discussions, a sort of protest, and press brief on 22 April 2025 at Misonic Club, Janpath wherein more than 50 MSMEs took attendance and put forth their grievances and demands to the government. The delegates representing VIVOTEK, Infinova, Hanwha and various other IT and security companies were present there in the solidarity of the campaign. The protest was led by FAITTA, APSA, ESAI and many other allied associations. They all were in agreement of the concept and objective of upholding national security but were in demand of extension of timeline. Further, a team of SecurityLinkIndia magazine and eportal got engaged in conversation with various stakeholders to know about their take on the given subject of STQC mandate, and gathered their view points. Here are some of them: Aditya Khemka Managing Director, CP PLUS (Aditya Infotech Ltd.) At CP PLUS, we believe in delivering technology that not only leads the industry but also empowers our country to meet its security challenges head-on. Achieving the ER IoTSCS STQC certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in security technology. It assures our customers that they are investing in products that meet the highest benchmarks of performance, safety, and quality. With this certification, CP PLUS’ camera range is poised to support various government-led and private-sector initiatives, offering secure, resilient, and intelligent surveillance capabilities. The certification also positions CP PLUS as a trusted partner for organizations that require compliance with national standards for security technology in government, critical infrastructure, and commercial applications. From smart city deployments to enhancing school safety, CP PLUS leverages STQC-certified solutions to meet diverse security needs. Our cameras integrate seamlessly with AI-powered analytics, ensuring proactive threat detection and real-time monitoring across industries. STQC certification embodies a commitment to quality, trust, and excellence within India’s security and surveillance industry. By certifying critical systems, it underpins the reliability of technologies safeguarding the nation’s infrastructure and citizens. With trailblazers like CP PLUS leading the charge through certified innovations, the future of surveillance in India is not only secure but also getting more and more advanced each day. Gaurav Taywade Director, India Operation | Vicon Industries I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the initiative taken by MeitY and BIS with the introduction of the BIS: ER 2024 certification, aimed at further elevating the quality and security standards for surveillance products in India. This progressive step reflects the government’s strong commitment to enhancing the nation’s digital infrastructure and ensuring greater protection for critical systems. While the underlying objectives of this regulation are commendable and aligned with the broader vision of a self-reliant India, it is equally important to thoughtfully consider the practical dynamics during its implementation. In the early phases, there could be some transitional challenges, such as potential constraints on the availability of globally recognized products, higher costs, and longer lead times, which may affect the Indian system integrator ecosystem. I would also like to encourage all brands and industry participants to actively engage with the authorities, bring forward their questions and suggestions, and work collaboratively towards…