Year: 2026

In a powerful testament to its steadfast commitment to innovation and indigenization, CP PLUS has been conferred with two of the industry’s most prominent recognitions, further solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the evolving landscape of smart security and surveillance. Leading this moment of pride, CP PLUS was honoured with the Best Smart Security Solution Brand award at the NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards 2026 – one of the country’s most respected platforms celebrating technological excellence. This recognition underscores the brand’s relentless pursuit of next-generation innovations, from AI-powered surveillance to intelligent monitoring ecosystems that are redefining how security is perceived and implemented. As the industry rapidly transitions toward smarter, more adaptive technologies, CP PLUS continues to lead from the front – shaping the future of security with precision, intelligence, and trust. Further amplifying this achievement, CP PLUS was also honoured at the Times Business Icons North 2026, presented by The Times of India, under the category of Made-in-Bharat Security & Surveillance Solutions. This accolade is a powerful endorsement of CP PLUS’s deep-rooted commitment to building indigenous technologies that align with India’s vision of self-reliance and global leadership. It reflects the brand’s continued focus on engineering solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also tailored to the unique security needs of the nation. Together, these recognitions highlight a defining narrative that the future of security is being reimagined, and CP PLUS is at the helm of this transformation. With a robust portfolio of STQC-certified, cyber-secure, and AI-driven solutions, the brand continues to push boundaries, delivering innovations that empower enterprises, institutions, and citizens alike. As CP PLUS continues its journey of excellence, these accolades stand as milestones in a larger vision; one that is driven by innovation, guided by trust, and committed to powering a safer, smarter India. Read More

Supports transcription across 120+ languages, enabling seamlessengagement in multilingual and high-variability environments Shunya Labs, recently announced the launch of its real-time voice AI platform for contact centres. Built as an end-to-end intelligence layer, the platform enables organisations to process live customer interactions, extract structured insights, and act on them in real time, improving efficiency, accuracy, and overall customer experience at scale. Designed for real-world customer conversations, the platform processes voice interactions as they happen. It converts conversations, messages, and attachments into structured data, extracting intent, issue type, account information, and key actions, which can be directly integrated into CRM and ITSM systems. This addresses a fundamental gap in customer operations, where large volumes of conversational data remain unstructured and underutilised, limiting visibility and slowing decision-making. By structuring and analysing this data in real time, organisations can respond faster, automate workflows, and derive meaningful insights from every interaction. “Customer conversations are one of the richest sources of enterprise data, yet most of it remains unstructured and unused. We built this platform to change that to make conversations immediately usable, so organisations can act on them in real time while improving outcomes for both customers and agents.” Ritu Mehrotra,Co-Founder and CEO of Shunya Labs said, The platform is built to operate across diverse and complex customer environments, supporting transcription in over 120 languages while handling accents, code-switching, and background noise. This enables contact centres to deliver consistent and high-quality engagement across regions and linguistic contexts where traditional systems often struggle. In live interactions, the platform provides real-time support to agents through transcription, contextual knowledge prompts, and suggested responses. It also automates routine workflows by detecting customer intent and resolving common queries, while ensuring that more complex cases are intelligently routed to the appropriate teams, improving both efficiency and resolution quality. In addition to real-time capabilities, the platform delivers post-interaction intelligence through automated summaries, sentiment analysis, and trend identification. These insights help improve agent performance, strengthen quality assurance, and provide a clearer, system-wide understanding of customer needs and operational bottlenecks. Built with enterprise requirements in mind, the platform supports secure deployment across private cloud and on-premise environments, ensuring full control over data and infrastructure. It includes compliance-focused features such as automated quality checks, policy adherence monitoring, redaction of sensitive information, and audit-ready logs, making it suitable for regulated industries and high-trust environments. With this launch, Shunya Labs expands its focus on applied voice AI systems, building infrastructure for environments where language complexity, real-time decision-making, and data control are critical to customer engagement and operational performance. Read More

In the modern security landscape, AI is no longer a futuristic luxury. It is the cornerstone of safety. From detecting potential hazards in real-time to optimizing traffic flow, AI has empowered organizations to see what the human eye might miss. However, as AI’s capabilities expand, so does a critical question for users, “Can we trust the intelligence behind the lens?” At Hanwha Vision, we believe that innovation without accountability is a liability. This is why we are proud to announce that we have achieved ISO/ IEC 42001 certification, the world’s first international standard for a certifiable Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). But for us, this isn’t just about hanging a new certificate on the wall. It is a formal promise to our partners and customers that our entire process for developing and deploying AI is governed by a ‘human-centric’ philosophy. The shift from optional to obligatory The global community is moving fast to ensure AI remains a force for good. With the enforcement of the EU AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI law, and similar legislative movements in the US and Asia, the regulatory gray area is disappearing. These regulations are not just bureaucratic hurdles. They are a response to genuine concerns regarding data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the potential for surveillance overreach. For an end-user, choosing a provider that aligns with these global standards is no longer just a matter of ethics. It is a matter of long-term operational security. By adhering to ISO/ IEC 42001, Hanwha Vision proactively meets these stringent requirements, ensuring our customers are protected from the legal and ethical risks of non-compliant AI. Our core AI principles To maintain this high standard of excellence, we have institutionalized the Responsible AI (RAI) Council. This dedicated decision-making body sets internal compliance standards, conducts pre-release risk assessments, and monitors ongoing AI performance. By doing so, they ensure every innovation is rooted in our core Ethical AI Principles. Bringing principles to life How do these principles translate into the technology inside a security system? At Hanwha Vision, our AI management framework serves as the strict technical requirements that guide how our AI is built and deployed. Read More

Bosch and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced recently that they are expanding their strategic partnership, which has focused on vehicle computers for cockpit solutions, to also include ADAS solutions. Together, Bosch and Qualcomm Technologies are helping address one of the industry’s most pressing needs – scaling intelligent vehicle technology to meet growing consumer demand for vehicles that are automated, connected and highly personalized. The companies also highlighted a significant milestone in their longstanding collaboration – Bosch has developed and delivered more than 10 million vehicle computers based on Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms for the global automotive market. “By combining leading-edge compute technology with our system integration expertise – hardware, software, and safety – we enable automakers to meet the rising demand for personalized, safe, and comfortable driving experiences,” said Christoph Hartung, Member of the Bosch Mobility business sector board, Chief Technology Officer for Systems, Software, and Services, and President of the division Cross-Domain Computing Solutions. “The growing success of our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies underlines a central value Bosch brings to the industry – we provide the robust, high-performance computing platforms that form the backbone of today’s software-defined vehicle,” said Christoph Hartung, Member of the Bosch Mobility business sector board, Chief Technology Officer for Systems, Software, and Services, and President of the division Cross-Domain Computing Solutions. “Our collaboration with Bosch spans the full spectrum of vehicle compute – from highperformance cockpit systems to scalable automated driving solutions and emerging centralized vehicle architectures – all powered by Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ automotive platforms,” said Nakul Duggal, EVP and Group GM, Automotive, Industrial and Embedded IoT, and Robotics, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “ADAS is where performance and safety must scale in the real world. By expanding our work with Bosch into production-ready ADAS platforms, we’re helping automakers bring advanced driver assistance across vehicle lines more efficiently, with a clear path to centralized compute,” said Nakul Duggal, EVP and Group GM, Automotive, Industrial and Embedded IoT, and Robotics, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Building on this momentum, the companies are extending their collaboration through new ADAS production programs. These programs leverage Bosch’s cost optimized vehicle computer architecture, powered by Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Ride™ platform, to support practical and scalable ADAS deployments. The collaboration also includes purpose built combined cockpit and ADAS platforms supporting mixed criticality applications delivered on a single system-on-chip, unique to Snapdragon Ride™ Flex SoCs, aligning with automakers’ software-defined vehicle strategic initiatives. At the core of these programs is the Bosch ADAS integration platform – a scalable, modular vehicle computer designed for ADAS functions. With high bandwidth, computing power, and memory management, it meets strict safety and security standards, fuses multiple sensor technologies for a precise 360° environment model, and runs complex algorithms to deliver safe, dynamic vehicle behavior – even at high speeds. The Next Frontier: Jointly Engineering the Future of ADAS Bosch and Qualcomm Technologies’ joint approach is delivering scalable, cost-optimized vehicle computers with ADAS solutions that have secured multiple global customer design wins in the East Asian market. These joint efforts provide automakers with critical flexibility and a clear migration path to centralized computing architectures featuring a small number of highly powerful vehicle computers instead of many individual control units. Powered by the scalable Snapdragon Ride Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Bosch´s vehicle computers support for a broad range of configurations – from entry-level ADAS, such as speed and distance regulation or lane keeping, to advanced automated driving systems. The first vehicles from these new business wins are expected on the road in 2028. In addition, ADAS and cockpit solutions can also be consolidated onto a single platform to give automakers even greater flexibility and reduce architectural complexity. To this end, Bosch and Qualcomm Technologies are also working on solutions using existing products: Snapdragon Ride™ Flex builds on this foundation by enabling the consolidation of cockpit and ADAS functions onto a single, safety-certifiable SoC, reducing system complexity, power consumption, and cost while giving automakers a path toward centralized compute architectures. Bosch’s cockpit and ADAS integration platform combines the system functions for assisted and automated driving and infotainment like personalized navigation and voice assistance functions in one high-performance computer. Both the ADAS and cross-domain computing solutions are designed to meet stringent safety requirements (up to ASIL-D) while reducing complexity and cost. For drivers, this means greater access to advanced Level 2 driving features like lane keeping, hands-free driving, and intelligent automated parking. A Story of Successful Collaboration: Defining the Modern Digital Cockpit The collaboration between Bosch and Qualcomm Technologies is re-defining the modern digital cockpit by serving the full spectrum of both the regional and global automotive market across North America, Asia and Europe. This approach has driven exponential growth since first deliveries began in 2021, scaling from one million units in 2023 to ten million in less than three years, fueled by successful program awards with vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The delivery milestone underscores the companies’ shared ability to industrialize advanced automotive technologies at global scale for the software-defined vehicle era, spanning entry-level to premium vehicles. The success is rooted in Bosch’s flexible and scalable approach, leveraging Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms. The Bosch cockpit integration platform can drive an increasing number of in-vehicle displays and camera inputs Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms combine high-performance compute with power-efficient design to enable a wide range of vehicle experiences. That includes crisp, essential displays in cost-optimized systems up to premium systems featuring ultra-low-latency HMI responsiveness, multi-display configurations, immersive multimedia, AI-powered conversational voice assistance, and higher levels of personalization – while maintaining efficiency across vehicle segments. Read More

Gunnebo Entrance Control has partnered with UBS at multiple sites across India to deliver security solutions designed to support controlled and reliable movement within an upgraded commercial office environment. The UBS offices regularly experience busy periods, particularly at the start and end of the working day. The company needed a solution that could handle high volumes of people without causing queues or delays, while still meeting internal security requirements. Based on the specification, Gunnebo Entrance Control installed more than 58 lanes of Revosec and Revolite full-height turnstiles in a phased approach across Kharadi, Gigaplex and Mumbai sites. These form the main entrance control system and are now the primary way access is managed. The installation creates a secure outer boundary while allowing large numbers of employees and visitors to pass through smoothly each day. This prevents unauthorised access while keeping the flow of authorised staff steady, even during peak times. Says Aniket Mathapati, Security Systems Manager, India at UBS, “We worked closely with the team at Gunnebo Entrance Control to minimise disruption and keep the building fully operational during installation. The combination of full-height turnstiles and SpeedStile units gives us a clear and reliable way to manage entry. The systems work well within our existing security setup and help maintain smooth movement through the building.” Two SpeedStile FP 1800 BA units were installed at internal access points. These help manage movement within the building and support a consistent experience beyond the main perimeter entrance. Since installation, the entrance control systems have become a routine part of daily operations. The 58 plus lanes of full-height turnstiles handle most access at the site and are built to withstand constant use. Together with the internal SpeedStile units, they provide a layered approach to security that balances control with practicality. Read More

Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the cybersecurity of the global digital ecosystem, recently announced Motorola Solutions as its newest member and first in the safety and security technology sector. CTA and Motorola Solutions, including the Public Safety Threat Alliance (PSTA) it founded and administrates, will collaborate on cyber threat intelligence sharing to strengthen the security postures of public safety agencies and enterprises globally. Motorola Solutions is a global company in mission-critical safety and security technologies for public safety, defense and enterprise organizations. Its robust ecosystem includes critical communications, command center, video security and AI technologies that help protect people, property and places. It established the PSTA in 2022, which provides nearly 2,500 public safety agencies globally with actionable intelligence to defend against attacks. “I am pleased to welcome Motorola Solutions to the Cyber Threat Alliance,” said Michael Daniel, President and CEO, Cyber Threat Alliance, “Motorola Solutions brings a new perspective to the Alliance as a leading provider of mission-critical technologies that protect our communities and as the trusted leader for cyber threat intelligence sharing in the public safety sector through the Public Safety Threat Alliance. CTA members look forward to welcoming Motorola Solutions and the enhanced cyber threat collaboration that will ensue.” “All public safety agencies require a mission-critical cybersecurity posture to support the safety and security of their communities,” said Jay Kaine, Director of the PSTA, Motorola Solutions, “We look forward to collaborating with the Cyber Threat Alliance. Together, we will deliver earlier warnings and greater intelligence to the thousands of agencies that depend on this robust knowledge-sharing network to help stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.” CTA was founded by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Cisco, Fortinet, McAfee, Palo Alto Networks, and Symantec, Enterprise Division of Broadcom. Membership also includes Baffin Bay, CUJO AI, CyberCX, Extrahop, Gen, Hitachi Systems, Juniper Networks, K7 Computing, Level Blue, Maltiverse, Minsait, Motorola Solutions, NEC Corporation, Nozomi Networks, OneFirewall, Panda Security (WatchGuard), Penta Security, Rapid7, Red Piranha, ReversingLabs, SANDS Lab, Scitum, Silent Push, SK shieldus, SOCRadar, SonicWall, Sophos, Telefónica Tech, Tinexta Cyber, and Trinity Cyber. CTA is the first formally organized nonprofit group of cybersecurity practitioners that work together in good faith to share threat information and improve global defenses against advanced cyber adversaries. CTA’s mission is to facilitate the sharing of actionable intelligence and situational awareness about sophisticated cyber threats to improve its members’ cyber defenses, more effectively disrupt malicious cyber actors around the world and raise the level of cybersecurity throughout the Internet and cyberspace. The alliance is continuing to grow on a global basis, enriching both the quantity and quality of the information that is being shared across the platform. CTA is actively recruiting additional regional players to enhance information sharing to enable a more secure future for all. Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Read More

Celebrating strong growth, trust, and collaboration with partners across India Consistent Infosystems, one of India’s leading IT hardware, gaming, and surveillance brands, extends its heartfelt appreciation to its valued business partners, distributors, and dealers for their continued trust and support throughout the financial year 2025-2026. The company credits its strong partner ecosystem as a key driver behind its sustained growth and expanding market presence. FY 2025-2026 stands as a landmark and highest achievement year in the company’s journey, marked by record-breaking performance and its highest-ever revenue. This milestone reflects a significant phase of accelerated business expansion, driven by strong partner collaboration, strategic growth initiatives, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. During the year, Consistent Infosystems significantly strengthened its market footprint, expanded its diverse product portfolio, and reinforced its presence across key regions in India. The surveillance segment, particularly, witnessed exceptional growth. This momentum was further reinforced by the achievement of BIS-ER Certification, highlighting the company’s commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. In line with its partner-first approach, the company continued to invest in strengthening relationships through impactful initiatives. Programs such as the ‘Fly with Consistent Surveillance Products’ scheme and exclusive international partner tours to destinations including Bangkok, Vietnam, and Almaty played a vital role in enhancing engagement and fostering long-term collaboration. Additionally, the expansion of its distribution network has enabled improved reach, faster service, and greater market penetration. Commenting on the company’s performance, Yogesh Agrawal, CMD & Co-Founder, Consistent Infosystems, said, “We extend our sincere gratitude to all our partners for their unwavering trust and support. Their contribution has been instrumental in making FY 2025-2026 our most successful year to date. We remain committed to strengthening these partnerships and delivering greater value through innovation, quality, and collaboration in the years ahead.” Looking forward, Consistent Infosystems remains focused on deepening partner relationships, driving innovation-led growth, and creating sustainable opportunities as it prepares for another successful financial year. Consistent Infosystems is a leading provider of IT hardware products, networking and surveillance solutions, print consumables, and electronics and gaming products in India. The company began its journey in 2011 in New Delhi, India, and has since emerged as one of the fastest-growing Indian IT organizations in the technology sector, establishing a strong presence across the Information Technology, Electronics, and Home Entertainment industries. Recently, CONSISTENT has been recognized as the ‘Highest Selling Motherboard Brand 2024’ and ‘Best Indian IP Camera Brand 2024’ by NCN, as well as the ‘Fastest Growing Gaming Brand 2024’ and ‘Best Brand in Solar Camera Category 2024’ by IT Voice. Over the years, CONSISTENT Infosystems has expanded its presence across major states in India. Today, the company operates 25+ branches, offers a portfolio of 693+ products, has 93+ service centers, 400+ direct employees, exports to 17+ countries, and works with 3795+ channel partners across India, serving more than 5.5 crore happy customers. Quality and service remain the core principles guiding CONSISTENT’s operations both nationally and globally. Read More

Upcoming industry survey from Commercial UAV News and Pilot Institute to inform the Opening Keynote at the September event. Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, has announced the Opening Keynote for the 2026 event ‘The View From the Field: What Operators, Pilots, and Fleet Managers Are Saying About the Commercial Drone Industry.’ The opening keynote will take place on September 1 as part of Commercial UAV Expo 2026, held during September 1-3 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV. The session will spotlight findings from a forthcoming comprehensive industry survey being conducted by Commercial UAV News and Pilot Institute. The State of the Industry Survey 2026 will gather insights directly from drone pilots, fleet managers, operations leads, and regulatory compliance professionals working on the front lines of commercial UAS operations. The opening keynote will bring those findings to life, offering attendees an unfiltered look at the trends, frustrations, and opportunities shaping the industry today. Matt Collins, Content Manager at Commercial UAV News, will present highlights from the research before being joined by Greg Reverdiau, Co-Founder of Pilot Institute, for a wide-ranging conversation about what the data means for the commercial drone industry’s trajectory. Topics will span regulatory hurdles, hardware procurement challenges, workforce development, and the future of commercial drone operations. “This keynote will put voices of UAV operators at the center of the conversation,” said Greg Reverdiau, Co-Founder of Pilot Institute, “We want to hear directly from the people doing the work every day. Their perspective is invaluable as the industry navigates evolving regulations, shifting supply chains, and new technological capabilities. I encourage every pilot and operator to participate when the survey is launched. Your input will directly shape what we present at Commercial UAV Expo and help the entire industry understand where we need to focus.” “This survey is an opportunity to move beyond speculation and bring real data to the conversation about where the commercial drone industry stands today,” said Matt Collins, Content Manager at Commercial UAV News, “We want to understand where operators see opportunity, where they’re hitting roadblocks, and what they believe needs to change. The findings from this survey will set the stage for meaningful discussions throughout the entire event.” The State of the Industry Survey 2026 will launch in the coming weeks and cover critical topics including the FAA’s proposed Part 108 BVLOS framework, the impact of the FCC Covered List on fleet procurement, adoption of autonomous and AI-assisted capabilities, airspace access challenges, workforce development, data security concerns, and the overall business outlook for commercial drone operations. Industry professionals interested in participating should visit www.expouav.com/attend to receive updates on the survey launch and event news. Pilot Institute is an Event Partner for Commercial UAV Expo 2026 and will host The Pilot Hub on the show floor, offering daily expert talks, community connections, and guidance on FAA certifications, waivers, and career paths. Read More