Month: November 2025

Synology recently announced the release of DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.3, delivering enhanced storage efficiency, strengthened security and reliability, and new productivity features. “As data grows rapidly, advanced solutions are needed to manage, process, and unlock its full value,” said Kenneth Hsu, Director of the System Group at Synology, “DSM 7.3 helps customers confidently address evolving data management challenges on a platform that is secure, reliable, and ready to support AI transformation.” Enhanced storage efficiency, system security, and collaboration capabilities Synology Tiering automatically manages files between storage tiers based on access patterns, keeping frequently used ‘hot’ data on high-performance storage while shifting rarely accessed ‘cold’ data to cost-effective tiers. With customizable policies based on modification time or access frequency, users can precisely schedule when and how data movement takes place. Security has always been the top priority in DSM development. Over the past 12 months, DSM has received more than 50 proactive security updates. In DSM 7.3, security is further reinforced with the adoption of industry-recognized risk indicators, including KEV, EPSS, and LEV, for stronger threat prioritization and protection. Office Suite has also undergone significant upgrades to meet the community’s growing needs. Synology Drive introduces shared labels, streamlined file requests, and enhanced file locking to facilitate team collaboration. Meanwhile, MailPlus further strengthens security with email moderation and adds domain sharing to unify identities across distributed infrastructures. Empowering AI adoption with data privacy Synology AI Console has been deployed on more than 430,000 Synology systems since its launch in August, 2025, enabling seamless AI-powered team collaboration and management in on-premises environments. In DSM 7.3, Synology AI Console further introduces custom data masking and filtering, allowing users to safeguard sensitive information locally before transmitting data to third-party AI providers, enhancing both security and workflow reliability. In addition, Synology AI Console will soon add support for all OpenAI-compatible APIs in future releases, enabling seamless integration with private AI infrastructure and giving organizations the flexibility to deploy AI services with full data privacy and security. Expanded storage flexibility Synology is committed to delivering reliable, high-performance storage systems. Rigorous validation of both hardware and software components has long been a core development priority. Synology storage drives, together with the third-party validation program, are engineered to provide the highest levels of reliability with DSM. Synology is collaborating with drive manufacturers to expand the range of certified storage media, delivering more reliable options. In the meantime, 2025 model-year DiskStation Plus, Value, and J Series running DSM 7.3 will support installation and storage pool creation with third-party drives¹. Together with the existing support for third-party drive migration, DSM will provide users with greater flexibility in managing their storage deployments. Read More

Milind Borkar Vicon Industries, a leading global provider of video surveillance and security solutions, has announced the appointment of Milind M. Borkar as its Strategic Growth Advisor for India. This appointment marks a significant step in Vicon’s commitment to strengthening its market position and driving sustainable growth in the rapidly evolving security and surveillance sector. Mr. Borkar brings with him a wealth of experience in technology-driven business growth, strategic partnerships, and innovation-led transformation. He is regarded as a veteran of security and surveillance Industry who completed his schooling from a military school in India, and his Bachelors in Electronics and Communications from USA. With an extensive career spanning over five decades in leadership roles across the security, technology, and automation domains, he is known for his visionary approach and proven ability to deliver scalable results with ethical approach in competitive markets. In his new role, Mr. Borkar will work closely with Vicon’s global leadership team to shape business strategies, enhance partner ecosystems, and explore new opportunities in emerging markets. His expertise is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing Vicon’s mission of delivering intelligent, integrated, and future-ready security solutions. Prior to Vicon, he under his 20-year long leadership as Vice President of Sales for SAARC, ME and Africa at Infinova Group, has set benchmarks by building up a successful team right from the grassroot level. With his fortitude and hard work, he has enriched customer profile as well as credential base of Infinova across MEAI region. Mr. Borkar has been honored with excellence, and the Lifetime Achievements Award as well as several Awards in ME & Africa; and credence while successfully dealing in several major Critical Infrastructure Projects such as City Surveillance, Airports, Seaports, Defense, Metros and Railway Stations, Hydrocarbon Industry. Mr. Borkar has worked with several world-renowned technology companies such as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd (popularly known now as Panasonic Corporation), Hitachi Denshi and ASI, USA worked closely with Transecure and TSA. Speaking on the appointment, Gaurav Taywade, Managing Director, Vicon Industries, India commented, “We are delighted to welcome Milind to the Vicon family. His strategic acumen, industry insight, and passion for innovation align perfectly with our growth ambitions. We believe his guidance will further strengthen our market presence and accelerate our journey toward becoming a global leader in smart surveillance solutions.” Commenting on his new role, Milind Borkar said, “It’s an honour to join Vicon at such an exciting phase of its evolution. I look forward to contributing to its vision of redefining intelligent security through innovation, collaboration, ethically, and customer-centric strategies.” With this appointment, Vicon reaffirms its commitment to expanding its footprint in India and other emerging regions, while continuing to deliver cutting-edge security technologies across the globe. Vicon Industries, part of The Comtrex Group, is a leading global leader in advanced video surveillance, access control, and security management systems. With decades of experience and innovation, Vicon delivers integrated solutions that empower organizations to safeguard people, assets, and operations with confidence and intelligence. Read More

USD 3 million Investment to Accelerate AI Transformation Across the Middle East AI Planet’s first UAE presence beyond Belgium, Luxembourg, and India – backed by $3M investment to build a regional AI powerhouse for governments and enterprises AI Planet, a deeptech company specializing in enterprise Generative AI and Agentic AI platforms, recently announced a strategic joint venture with InfoDrive Analytics – a Vardaan Global Company with expertise in large enterprise transformation to establish a cutting-edge AI and digital transformation powerhouse in the United Arab Emirates. The official signing took place at GITEX Global’s MOU room in the presence of the Ambassador of Belgium & Flanders Investment & Trade team, marking a significant milestone in expanding AI innovation across the Middle East. This marks AI Planet’s first official presence in the UAE, beyond its established entities in Belgium, Luxembourg, and India, reinforcing its commitment to building global AI ecosystems that enable large-scale digital transformation. Backed by a $3 million investment from InfoDrive Analytics, the joint venture will serve as AI Planet’s regional base in Dubai, focusing on enabling governments and large enterprises in their AI and digital transformation journeys. The investment will be directed toward accelerating market development efforts, strengthening customer acquisition strategies, setting up operations, and hiring regional talent. In addition, the focus will be on building industry-specific Agentic AI solutions powered by AI Planet’s proprietary platform. The newly formed joint venture envisions building a modern AI and digital transformation powerhouse in the Middle East with a strong focus on: The partnership combines AI Planet’s deep expertise in enterprise-grade AI orchestration with InfoDrive Analytics regional reach and business acumen, setting the stage for scalable impact in enterprise and government ecosystems. Commenting on the joining hand with InfoDrive Chanukya Patnaik, Founder & CEO of AI Planet, said, “The Middle East is at a defining moment in its digital and AI evolution. The region has consistently leapfrogged traditional transformation cycles through bold investments in innovation and AI will be the next major leap. Through this joint venture, we want to empower enterprises and governments to harness AI to transform sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services among others, making AI a true force for progress across the region.” Veteran entrepreneur and investor Rino Sabatino, Group Chairman of InfoDrive Analytics and Vardaan Global, specializes in forging cross-border partnerships for digital transformation. He previously led the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA), where he attracted major international tech and manufacturing companies to the UAE. On the MOU signing Rino Sabatino, Group Chairman of InfoDrive Analytics and Vardan Global Group affirmed, “We’re excited to partner with AI Planet to build the next chapter of digital innovation. The Middle East and more specifically the UAE’s – momentum in AI is extraordinary, driven by visionary leadership and strong government investment. Together, we’ll bring world-class expertise to help organizations and public institutions accelerate AI adoption, drive operational efficiency, and unlock new opportunities for growth.” The newly formed joint venture envisions building a modern AI and digital transformation hub spanning the Middle East with a strong focus on creating standalone vertical AI solutions across industries including finance, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom, and education. Read More

Vivek SrivastavaCountry Manager, India & SAARC, at Fortinet Budgets for data security rose by 72% last year, yet 41% of organizations still lost millions to insider-driven data incidents The 2025 Data Security Report from Fortinet and Cybersecurity Insiders shows despite adopting smarter strategies and allocating stronger budgets, data loss continues to rise. While most organizations rely on some form of data loss prevention (DLP), many lack visibility into how employees actually interact with data, especially in SaaS and generative AI tools, and miss the context that separates accidents from actual risk. The findings suggest that many existing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools may now be limiting organizations’ ability to adapt to today’s data security challenges. Insider-driven risk has become one of the most urgent and complex challenges in enterprise security. As data flows increasingly through users, cloud applications, AI tools, and hybrid work environments, traditional perimeter-based, content-only DLP tools can no longer keep up. Key findings from the report include: Sensitive data exposure is persistent 77% of organizations experienced insider-related data loss in the past 18 months, and 58% reported six or more incidents – many stemming from routine user activity rather than malicious intent. Most incidents are unintentional, not malicious 49% of organizations experienced a data loss incident caused by negligent employees versus only 16% involved confirmed malicious intent. Another 12% could not determine the cause, and 20% did not experience a data loss incident. The business impact is material 45% reported financial or revenue loss, and 41% estimated damages between $1 million and $10 million for their most significant incident over the past 18 months. Only 8% said the impact was negligible. Visibility into data use remains a major blind spot 72% of organizations say they can’t see how users interact with sensitive data across endpoints, cloud services, or SaaS platforms. Security leaders are prioritizing behavioral context and real-time visibility The top capabilities sought in next-gen solutions are real-time behavioral analytics (66%), day one data visibility (61%), and control over shadow AI and SaaS tools (52%). Best Practices for Modern Data Loss Prevention To meet today’s data protection challenges, organizations must move beyond static, policy-heavy DLP and adopt a modern approach, one built on real-time visibility, behavioral context, and unified control across endpoints, cloud, SaaS, and AI tools. Data security is no longer just about deploying tools to identify and prevent the outflow of sensitive information. It now requires a deep understanding of how sensitive data is created, stored, accessed, used, and how users may, intentionally or unintentionally, put it at risk. This is why next-generation data protection strategies are moving beyond static controls towards a platform that unifies DLP with insider risk management, delivering real-time, behavior-aware visibility across endpoints, SaaS, cloud, and AI. Fortinet integrates identity, access, and activity data through FortiDLP and the Fortinet Security Fabric to give teams the clarity they need to stop small mistakes from becoming costly breaches The following best practices reflect that shift and provide a practical blueprint for implementing next-generation DLP: Start with Day-One Visibility 75% of organizations wait weeks or months to gain insight from DLP tools. That delay creates a critical blind spot during rollout. Modern solutions must provide immediate telemetry across cloud apps, endpoints, and AI tools – without requiring complex policy setup first. Monitor Behaviour, Not Just Violations 66% of leaders prioritize behavioral analytics, yet few can identify which users are putting data at risk. DLP must move beyond rule-breaking to detect deviations from normal usage patterns, including frequency, timing, and method of access. Correlate Identity, Access, and Activity Static rules can’t assess intent. By linking user identity, data access patterns, and contextual risk signals, organizations can distinguish between routine activity and high-risk behavior, enabling a more precise response and fewer false positives. Protect The Entire Data Journey Across Channels Email is no longer the primary data exit path. Only 12% feel prepared for AI exposure and many lack coverage for personal cloud, SaaS apps, or unmanaged endpoints. Modern DLP must follow the data wherever it flows – not stop at the perimeter. Use AI to Cut Through the Noise AI shouldn’t just generate more alerts but enhance prioritization, triage, and root-cause investigation. The most effective platforms use AI to sequence user behavior, detect anomalies, and spotlight what actually matters. Read More

A Journey of Innovation and Transformation In an era where perimeter security has evolved from basic fences to intelligent, technology-driven defence systems, one company has stood at the forefront of this transformation – A-1 Fence. What began in India in 1998 as a razor wire manufacturer has today grown into a global powerhouse in perimeter security and intrusion detection technologies, with manufacturing bases and sales offices across India, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the USA, and the UK. A-1 Fence represents a rare phenomenon in the global security landscape, an Indigenous Global Company. Founded on Indian soil, it has retained its core manufacturing DNA while expanding its operations with innovation, engineering and world-class technology. The journey of A-1 Fence is not just an industrial success story; it is a testament to the power of Indian manufacturing on the world stage – Driving Atmanirbhar Bharat, Delivering Global Excellence. The Journey: From India to the World 1998 – India: A-1 Fence began its journey in India, manufacturing basic wire products and fencing materials, supplying primarily to the USA and to domestic infrastructure and industrial projects. 2008 – Dubai, UAE: Recognizing the demand for world-class fencing solutions and serving the Middle East, A-1 established its first overseas base in Dubai. 2015 – Oman: Expansion into Oman strengthened the company’s regional influence and increased production capacity. 2019 – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Entry into KSA positioned A-1 Fence as a strategic partner in the Middle East for high-security and defence projects. 2024 – USA: Recognizing global demand for certified perimeter security, A-1 established operations in the United States — entering the world’s most mature security market. 2025 – United Kingdom: With the opening of a UK sales office, A-1 Fence completed its evolution from an Indian exporter to a truly global enterprise. Built on Innovation, Defined by Global Standards A-1 Fence’s philosophy has remained unchanged through its global expansion – to engineer world-class security solutions with indigenous intelligence. Unlike many global brands that import technology, A-1 Fence indigenously designs, develops, manufactures, tests, and exports products across the globe. This includes: ● Early Warning Radars. ● Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS). ● Perimeter & Strategic Assets Security Fences. ● Access Control & Gate Automation. Hostile Vehicle Mitigation. ● Ballistic Doors and Windows. Sectors and Global Deployments From international borders to data centres, A-1 Fence’s solutions protect some of the world’s most sensitive & highly secured locations. Border Security & Defence: Protecting frontiers with anti- climb, anti-cut, delay-rated fences and electronic surveillance. Border projects like Indo-Bangla Border, Indo-Pak Border, Oman-Yemen & UAE-Oman Border are a few of A-1’s key projects. Infrastructure & Industry: Airports, refineries, ports, solar parks, railways, mines, oil & gas. Wildlife & Agriculture: Projects in Kuno, Satpura, and Gandhi Sagar have protected endangered species and reduced human-animal conflicts. Data Centers & Critical Assets: Integration of high-security fences with AI-based intrusion detection. A-1 Fence is MES & CPWD-approved OEM and trusted by leading global EPC companies, defence organisations, and infrastructure authorities. From Fences to Future Technology What distinguishes A-1 Fence is its evolution from purely physical fencing to integrated, technology-enabled security ecosystems. Traditional chain link and barbed wires have transformed into FenSense® – where the fence itself acts as a live sensor, capable of detecting cutting, climbing, and tampering in real time. Similarly, conventional perimeter surveillance is being transformed through Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), Radar- based tracking, and AI-powered analytics. A-1 is no longer just building fences – it is creating intelligent perimeters. An Indian Company with a Global Mind While A-1 Fence stands strong on international soil, it continues to operate with the ethos of ‘Make in India, Secure the World.’ Every product proudly carries its origin in Indian engineering but is designed to perform against global benchmarks. From quality certifications to compliance with IEC, SR2, ASTM, and LPS standards, A-1 Fence has positioned itself not as a follower, but as a global standard-setter. The A-1 Promise From a single factory in India to a multi-country group with global leadership, A-1 Fence represents the rise of Indian manufacturing power – rooted in indigenous innovation, tested by global challenges, and driven by one mission: ‘To protect borders, assets, and people with uncompromising perimeter security.’ As the world seeks smarter and stronger security, A-1 Fence stands at the intersection of strength and intelligence – metal and algorithm – boundary and trust. Read More