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Vicon Appoints Milind Borkar as the Strategic Growth Advisor for India

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

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AI Planet & InfoDrive Analytics Announce Joint Venture Backed by

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

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