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Waukesha County Park Systems Selects Rekor One™ to Modernize and Scale

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Rekor Systems, Inc., a provider of real-time roadway, customer and public safety intelligence to enable AI-driven decisions, recently announced that Wisconsin’s Waukesha County has selected the Rekor One™ vehicle recognition system for implementation at eight of its public park entrances. The solution was selected after a competitive bid process in early 2021, to help maintain the security of each location and to ensure entrance fee compliance. Waukesha County Parks utilizes a fee-based system to offset the cost of maintaining their 9,000 acres of parkland and greenway. Rekor’s software and hardware solutions will replace a time-consuming parking enforcement process and support the integration of various entrance fee payment options into one online payment method, better serving both the public and the county. Rekor One™ is a holistic, real-time view of the roadway along with aggregated AI powered data solutions that can help improve the lives, safety, and well-being of people. Results are visible via an online dashboard making it ideal for a dispersed team environment like that of the Waukesha County Parks system. “We’re proud of our efforts to not only increase the safety and security of park facilities across the U.S. but also modernize parking compliance, saving municipalities – and their citizens – time and money,” said Robert A. Berman, CEO of Rekor Systems. North Dakota’s Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) also recently purchased Rekor’s solution in hopes of better understanding their parks’ usage patterns and to plan for future needs. By utilizing Rekor’s solution, NDPRD transitioned from an antiquated manual data collection system to a web-based interface for hosting captured, anonymized data. The NDPRD originally planned to pilot three locations, but following early success, contracted with Rekor to install systems at 11 park locations across the state. Rekor One™ is expected to be fully installed in all of the Waukesha Parks locations in the near future.  

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Invixium Temperature Screening Provides Healthy Access at PPG Chemical Plant

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When faced with the overwhelming cost of screening employee temperatures during the COVID-19 pandemic, PPG – a leading global manufacturer of paint and other specialty chemicals – needed a solution that could accurately measure temperature while staying within budget. When the COVID-19 outbreak took hold in the United States in March of 2020, PPG took swift action by hiring additional security professionals to screen employee temperatures before entering their chemical plant. PPG hired multiple professionals to accommodate the thousands of employees that enter and exit this plant every day, costing PPG up to US$40,000 monthly just to manually screen employee temperatures before they gained access via a card-based turnstile system. Management at PPG saw a clear need – integrating automated temperature screening with their access control system would save them hundreds of thousands year over year. Automated temperature screening protects staff and stays under budget PPG reached out to Louisiana Radio Communications (LRC Wireless), a system integrator in the Southeast United States with expertise in chemical plant security. As the plant was already using OnGuard® by LenelS2 for access control, integration of temperature screening with the access control system was a key quality-of-life feature management wanted. Enter Invixium – a premier manufacturer of healthy access solutions and an OAAP partner of LenelS2. LRC Wireless proposed IXM TITAN with Enhancement Kit to PPG for its automated functionality, integration with LenelS2 for access control and because rapid automation keeps shift changes fast while saving nearly US$500,000 in staffing costs compared to manual temperature screening solutions. PPG’s benefits of automating their temperature screening with IXM TITAN with Enhancement Kit include: Budget savings: Automating security solutions creates budget savings that can bere-allocated to other department or business needs. Faster shift changes: Automation also keeps shift changes moving faster than they would with manual temperature measurement. A shift change that might take an hour now takes minutes. Healthy access audit trail: Temperature screening integrated with access control software like OnGuard allows managers to keep a record of screening events so they know when someone screens with an elevated body temperature and can then take appropriate preventive actions. “Businesses must accept that the need for healthy access is here to stay,” said Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President at Invixium, “Leaders like PPG know it is their responsibility to assure staff that everyone around them is healthy and they are not at risk of illness. Our solution achieves this in a way that is fast and accurate while also minimizing security costs by automating the entire process. The results of this installation and cost savings are proof that automated health screening is the future of healthy access.” “Invixium offers a portfolio of really impressive products. These are exciting, relevant solutions that LRC is proud to offer customers like PPG who need a modern solution to a problem we couldn’t even imagine having two years ago. Working with Invixium, LenelS2 and PPG’s in-house team, we were able to create a system that met every need PPG had,” said Jacob Brown, Sales Executive at LRC Wireless.  

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Bosch Equips IncarPalm Cardboard Factory in Ecuador with Video-Based Fire Detection

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AI algorithms secure industrial sites handling flammable pulp and paper materials with fire detection within seconds, even in low-light conditions Bosch Building Technologies has installed an innovative fire detection system at a key manufacturing site for corrugated cardboard in Ecuador. At the factory operated by Industria Cartonera Palmar (IncarPalm), the video-based fire detection system Aviotec provides around-the-clock fire safety amid challenging conditions thanks to innovative AI algorithms. IncarPalm is a key supplier of shipping materials for Ecuadorian export goods such as bananas, seafood and flowers. Typical for pulp and paper manufacturing, the factory deals with large concentrations of dust that lead to high flammability and low visibility. IncarPalm relied on Bosch partner Adeatel to install a system that complies with legal guidelines for high-risk manufacturing sites while exceeding the performance of conventional fire detectors and reducing false alarms. Integrated on the Bosch Video Management System (BVMS), the intelligent video sensors rely on machine learning algorithms to detect fires at their source within seconds, thereby ensuring safety and business continuity at the site in Machala, capital of Ecuador’s banana industry. “Designing and implementing a fire detection system including video analytics has been a very satisfactory achievement. Being able to count on different technologies that generate high added value for our client reinforces us as certified installers and encourages us to promote these alternatives to the local market,” said Alberto Serrano, Project Engineer at Adeatel S.A. Aviotec fire and smoke detection cameras from Bosch protect large cardboard packaging factory in city of Machala, the capital of the country’s banana export industry. Powered by AI algorithms, the video-based fire detection solution senses smouldering fires within seconds; faster than conventional point-type detectors. Integrated solution is customized toward client requirements and challenging environmental conditions inside factory. Around-the-clock fire safety under challenging conditions Before choosing the video-based solution from Bosch, IncarPalm was looking to comply with local legal requirements for the pulp and paper industry, which had been updated in collaboration with fire protection services. What’s more, the paperboard factory houses large amounts of industrial machinery while the paper-based raw materials generate a dry, dusty, and highly flammable environment. Plus, heat from machinery such as IR dryers and conveyor belts poses additional fire hazards to raw pulp paper sheets and finished cardboard products. As IncarPalm learned, conventional point-type detectors fall short of providing fire safety under these conditions. That’s because these devices rely on detecting smoke particles in the air, which can take several minutes to rise – especially when detectors are mounted on high warehouse and factory ceilings. But in that short time span, fire can already spread and potentially harm employees, while an entire business could literally go up in smoke. Responding to IncarPalm’s specific requirements, the experts performed a thorough site assessment and conceptualized an integrated system based on a new generation of intelligent fire detection. It relies on light signals that travel much faster than smoke particles to spot smoke and fire even in the smouldering stages. Built-in machine learning algorithms, programmed to sound alarms for colour changes and visual patterns associated with fires, can detect fires within seconds. The Aviotec IP Starlight 8000 devices deployed at the warehouse are VDS certified and highly resistant against false alarms; they can also operate in the dusty and low visibility environment that is typical for cardboard manufacturing. Additional challenges included vibrations from the machinery and pipes, solved by adjusting the position and sensitivity settings of Aviotec devices on the premises. As live tests confirm, the solution can now sense active flames within seconds. The installation of the video-based fire safety solution is the first of its kind in all of Ecuador, but not the last. IncarPalm is currently expanding Aviotec coverage across its compound including new infrastructure for cardboard manufacturing and storage. Meanwhile, other businesses in the region are noticing the added safety, and supply chain integrity afforded by the intelligent system.  

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Maximize Logistics Performance with dock Smart Dock Management from Hikvision

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At large, busy logistics sites, just a few dock managers control the flow of hundreds of vehicles waiting to load and unload – often causing delays and impacting performance. With Hikvision’s Smart Dock feature, it becomes fast and simple to direct vehicles to available docks, speeding up loading and unloading, and maximizing throughput and efficiency. Common dock management challenges To meet rising consumer demands for parcel delivery – particularly for goods bought online – logistics companies need to manage their loading docks as effectively as possible. However, dock managers often lack the real-time information they need to make fast, accurate decisions. They may not be able to see, for example, which docks are available, which are in use, and which will soon be free. Without these vital insights, vehicles often wait unnecessarily when they could be loading or unloading, causing delays and negatively impacting productivity and the throughput of goods through the facility. As an additional challenge, managers are often unable to see which truck parking areas are available. This means drivers often simply park where they can, blocking important areas of the site, or slowing down other vehicles trying to reach their allocated docks. Dock management with intelligent video To address the challenges of ineffective and manual dock management, Hikvision has built Smart Dock Management features into its logistics solution portfolio. Using an intelligent dock camera at every loading and unloading bay, the solution provides real-time information that enables dock managers to make accurate, timely decisions across many more docks than would otherwise be possible. The Smart Dock Management feature incorporates several key capabilities that help automate and optimize dock management operations. Key capabilities of the solution include: Dock occupation detection: The Hikvision cameras can detect, in real time, if trucks are loading or unloading at docks, or whether they are unoccupied. The solution also recognizes the truck’s number plates to identify the vehicle that is occupying the dock. This information is relayed to an interactive map, giving managers instant visibility of load and unload operations and docks that are available, 24 hours-a-day. Based on these real-time insights, drivers can be dispatched to available docks quickly and efficiently via a mobile app. Parking optimization: Information from dock cameras and other site cameras also provide a real-time view of available parking spaces across the site. This allows managers to dispatch trucks to available parking spaces where they can wait without blocking key corridors and routes on the site. Monitoring for truck loading and unloading: Using cameras positioned inside and outside loading bays, the Hikvision solution creates a record for later reference. This is essential for determining responsibility and liability in the event of goods going missing, or if an accident occurs such as fragile goods falling from a truck or pallet. Security checks: To maximize security, information for barcode scanners is cross-referenced with video records. This enhances goods tracking and provides an audit trail to ensure goods never ‘leak’ from the supply chain. Automation of inbound and outbound processes: The Hikvision solution eliminates the need to calculate transport costs for parcels manually based on their weight and size. Instead, it uses product information from barcode scanners to automate the process, reducing operating costs and maximizing throughput. Efficient dock management with a digital dashboard interface: The solution provides a digital dashboard which displays all docks, showing if they are available or occupied. The dashboard also displays historical performance data, allowing staff to optimize operational efficiency, optimize scheduling and staffing decisions, and speed up the time between vehicles arriving and leaving. Together, these benefits serve to improve the overall operating efficiency of the logistics park. Using an intelligent dock camera at every loading and unloading bay, the solution provides real-time information that enables dock managers to make accurate, timely decisions across many more docks than would otherwise be possible. Key benefits of Smart Dock Management With Hikvision’s Smart Dock solution, logistics operations can improve their throughput and performance, while also providing far better experiences for dock managers and truck drivers. Top benefits include: Increased operational performance and efficiency: With features that help managers dispatch drivers to available docks more quickly, Hikvision Smart Dock helps to maximize dock utilization. This allows logistics operations to increase their overall throughput, and to drive revenues as a result. In addition to this benefit, throughput is increased with features that automate a range of key processes, including goods tracking, security checks, sizing, and weighing. This all helps improve operating efficiency, delivering significant cost savings for logistics operators. End-to-end goods monitoring and security: By monitoring and recording the entire goods loading and unloading process, the Hikvision solution creates an audit trail for every product passing through the site. This helps improve the security of goods and to prevent loss of inventory, while also helping to determine responsibility where goods are lost or damaged. Information from barcode scanners can be cross-referenced with video footage to track goods and to detect and view incidents quickly and easily. Excellent experiences for dock managers and drivers: Using the Hikvision solution, dock managers can handle their workloads much more easily and make the best decisions across a large number of vehicles and allocated docks. Additionally, drivers get clear instructions on where to park and where to wait, and are able to load or unload much more quickly than would otherwise be possible. This gives them a far better experience and allows them to meet their demanding schedules.  

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Discover Hikvision’s Latest ColorVu Technology

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Traditional video cameras provide black and white images, which can be grainy and unclear in low-light environments. To help boost security 24×7, Hikvision has created its ColorVu technology, which gives organizations high-resolution, full-color images, even in near-total darkness. Security breaches are not governed by the seasons, by the weather, and certainly not by the time of day. They can occur at any time, and often under the cover of darkness when traditional, blackand-white security cameras with infrared lighting are unable to capture events clearly enough to collect clear evidence or respond effectively. Hikvision has expanded its full-color camera range with ColorVu technology. This offers a much better visual experience than traditional cameras, providing accurately rendered color images with balanced brightness at all times of the day or night. Now the camera range with ColorVu technology includes 4k cameras for UHD experience, and varifocal cameras for unparalleled clarity. These innovations allow organizations and local authorities to monitor outdoor or indoor spaces, identify breaches as soon as they occur, and react in real time to protect staff, employees and members of the public. Boosting security with leading-edge technology Cameras with ColorVu technology are able to capture high-definition, full-color images in low light conditions because of two key technology breakthroughs – advanced F1.0 large apertures, and high-performance imaging sensors. The cameras also use a new 3D dynamic noise reduction (DNR) algorithm to increase clarity at long range, and a soft and warm supplemental light guarantees colorful images even in zero-light environments. The expanded camera range with ColorVu satisfies different needs of customers, from high performance products to budget friendly choices, as well as smart solutions. For example, the range now includes a 4K camera that offers ultra-high-definition color imaging during the day and at night. With better image quality and richer details, 4K cameras with ColorVu can be applied in wider scenarios such as stadiums, airports, harbors, and parking lots, where clear and high-resolution images are necessary. The cameras with ColorVu can also integrate Hikvision AcuSense technology to distinguish between people, vehicles, and other moving targets such as rain, leaves and animals. Alarms are only triggered when preset intrusion types are detected, allowing security teams to take action. 4 key applications for the cameras with ColorVu The ability to capture clear, full-color images 24×7 is useful for a wide range of indoor and outdoor scenarios. Examples include: 1. Security for outdoor spaces – especially streets and parks Lighting on streets and in parks is rarely uniform, and dark areas can increase the risk of crime and make people feel unsafe. Cameras with ColorVu technology enable local authorities to record high-resolution, full color video footage even in low-light conditions, which helps increase security and enables much faster responses to incidents. 2. Improved perimeter protection for retail and logistics parks Perimeter protection is always a challenge for large retail and logistics parks. With ColorVu technology, security teams can monitor the perimeter 24×7 and react quickly to any breaches before assets or people are put at risk. Cameras with ColorVu can also be combined with other smart video technologies from Hikvision – including AcuSense vehicle and license-plate recognition – to trigger automated alerts for suspected security breaches. 3. Asset protection for small businesses Small businesses around the world need to protect their assets, including vehicles left in driveways or on the street. Because cameras with ColorVu technology are able to capture high-resolution, full-color images 24×7, security breaches can be recorded, and evidence passed on to the authorities – increasing the chance that assets can be recovered and that perpetrators will be brought to justice. 4. Increased security at building entrances High-resolution, full color images can greatly enhance security at building entrances, which are sometimes unlit, or dimly lit. Even though cameras with ColorVu can record footage in extremely low light conditions, teams often choose to turn on the cameras’ supplementary light as an additional deterrent to a break in or other security incident.  

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Choosing the Right VMS Why AXIS Companion Could be the Best Choice

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When choosing a video management software, a person wants something easy to install, operate, and maintain as well as scaling up. The recently improved AXIS Companion is a user-friendly and cost-effective VMS that works for many installations. Read on to find out how. To make the most of your network video surveillance system, you need the right video management software (VMS) to get the features and functionalities you need. Also, you want something reliable and which provides ease of use, from design to maintenance. Axis’ network VMSs, AXIS Camera Station and AXIS Companion, are the heart of Axis’ all-in-one and validated end-to-end security systems. AXIS Companion is constantly improving when it comes to features and functionality. “With the most recent release of AXIS Companion, we have added new functionalities that make it much more competitive,” said Mitch Mershon, Business Development Manager End-to-End Solutions, “It’s a very cost-effective solution, as the software comes included with the hardware. It works with any Axis-branded camera, and we can do onsite recording, either to an SD card or to a recorder.” Today, AXIS Companion is a well-rounded and secure VMS that is easy to set up and operate. And it is scalable and flexible. Depending on your needs, you can integrate network video, audio, and door stations. Moreover, if your needs change considerably, you can migrate easily to AXIS Camera Station to access its extra features and functionalities. Crucial to focus on the user needs Traditionally, project size and the camera count have dictated what surveillance VMS you would choose. But this perspective can set you off in the wrong direction. “Axis is trying to shift the conversation away from any camera count or licensing structure to refocus on ‘what are you looking to do?’” Mitch said, “What are the end-user needs, and based on that, we can discuss which is the best software?” Many end-users have the need just for a system to record, playback, and export video. AXIS Companion provides the much-appreciated Axis quality for end-users where cost can be prohibitive. AXIS Companion is a cost-effective and solid solution that can also serve large multi-site installations in a great way. It is true even if you have thousands of cameras distributed across hundreds of sites. Among the several customers using AXIS Companion, there is a large oil and gas company with around 100 sites. Another example of a large multi-site installation with AXIS Companion is a chain of convenience stores in Latin America that uses AXIS Companion to manage approximately 9,000 stores with more than 35,000 cameras. An easy to use and reliable solution In fact, there is more to AXIS Companion than many realize. Dan Vogl, Business Development Manager End-to-End Solutions, said that – “If a customer is looking for an easy to install, reliable, plugand-play solution, AXIS Companion is a great fit. Anyone with access to internet and Axis cameras can benefit from the wide variety of functionalities with live viewing and forensic research, which this end-to-end solution provides.” Mitch agrees, explaining – “AXIS Companion is very much a hybrid system. You have the cameras and all the recording on-premises in your local network. Then there are all the remote functionalities such as user administration, remote access, health monitoring, which is done by our backend, by the cloud.” Open platform offers new functionalities The ability to integrate AXIS Companion with AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) opens up many possibilities. This open platform makes it possible to download and install value-adding analytics that can significantly improve the performance of your system, for example, within security or business intelligence. One example is AXIS Guard Suite license-free analytics that provides motion, intrusion, and loitering detection. Another is AXIS object analytics for AI-based object detection and classification of humans and vehicles. These analytics can be used to send push notifications to a mobile phone. By pressing these notifications, the recording of a specific incident will instantly open. This functionality is available in the apps but also on the PC client. Dan added, “We have just recently implemented support for I/O based notifications, which provides the possibility to integrate third-party sensors like Alarm Panels or relays to receive push notifications.” New recorder improves cybersecurity The launch of the new, compact network video recorder AXIS S3008 opens many possibilities, bringing more overall performance to the system. For example, Axis has improved cybersecurity such as encrypted hard drives – a welcome feature. “Preventing cyberattacks is crucial,” Dan said, “We’ve made extensive investments to make AXIS Companion highly secure, especially as it’s an IoT solution relying on the internet.” All in all, AXIS Companion offers excellent bang for the buck. When choosing an Axis endto-end solution and AXIS Companion as your VMS, you get installation and operation simplicity, for example, through low maintenance work and automated updates. And with the entire system from one supplier, you also get a tailor-made solution with matched products and a technical support team trained on every product.  

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Cybersecurity Trends for 2021-2022

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Alexey Parfentiev Senior Business Analyst, SearchInform What are other key security threats except for the risk concerning remote work amid the pandemic and the upsurge of phishing related to Covid-19, charities, sellers of protective equipment, hand sanitisers? Let’s dig into the risks which had been gaining significance even before the lockdown and only took deeper roots during it. Ransomware Ransom attacks are on the rise and present a tremendous threat to multiple businesses denying companies access to their own data and demanding huge payment to get it back. Two large-scale ransom incidents cause FBI director Christopher Wray emphasise the need to discourage the attackers by not transferring them any money in a doubtful exchange for the data. Colonial Pipeline oil and gas transport network as well as JBS USA, one of the biggest meat producers, paid ransom up to $4.4 million and $11 million in June. User awareness User awareness still requires boosting. 97% of users can’t identify a phishing email. Companies begin to focus on security policies more actively than ever to successfully conform to corporate and general rules and regulations. Healthcare sector attacks I t’s no surprise, the pandemic affected healthcare security in a major way. Cybersecurity of this sector will receive $125 billion by 2025, which is 4 times more than it was planned to invest till 2027 back in 2019. Multi-factor authentication As far as many violators have learned how to bypass these authentication methods, it is recommended now to use app-based authenticators and security keys, hardware multi-factor authentication. Machine learning Ever-growing cybersecurity significance needs data to be analysed with implementation of machine learning. Threat patterns and violators’ behavior can be constantly learned by the program to respond to incidents proactively. The number of SOC will increase SOC (security operations centres) is expected to grow to $1.6 billion by 2025 from $471 million in 2020, according to Markets and markets. A security operation center is created within a company to unceasingly monitor and assess the level of corporate security. The center detects, analyses and manages incidents continuously as they occur. The key point of SOC is to track an organisation’s activity inside and outside the perimeter in real time. SOC teams are responsible for employee and customer data control, ensure that hardware and software usage is super vised. A SOC accumulates and processes all the data sent via various communication channels within a corporate network. Passwordless authentication People tend to forget their passwords no matter how much they would want their details to be safe, and begin to use passwords which are easy enough to remember and too simple to break. Non-password authentication principles are provided by FIDO Alliance, where access is enabled via logging with biometric data, tokens etc. Zero Trust Due to having to ensure access to a big number of remote users, zero trust approach is gaining momentum. Least privilege access is required to be given to both gear and users. The security levels are to be represented by any of these 3 concepts – enhanced identity governance, micro-segmentation, network infrastructure and software defined perimeters (SDP). Cloud security In order to cut the costs and due to remote work necessity cloud deployment software models are becoming increasingly popular, as well as cloud security measures which have to be taken and cloud storages. Surge of cloud usage influences hacker to refocus onto cloud sometimes poor security or lack of password protection, but also it promotes further developing of predictive security, thanks to which it will be possible to identify potential threats. GDPR compliance GDPR compliance keeps being a popular objective. The personal data protection issue appeared to be a complicated one, the bigger the company is the more the data it processes and stores. Higher education threats Switching to remote studying impacted the safety of students’ data. In the US education isn’t a priority sector for cybersecurity improvement. Besides, 11% of attacks on US educational institutions are motivated by espionage. Supply chain The attack might stem from international espionage, state enemies, or get originated by hacktivists. The purpose is to destroy the systems, exploit the vulnerabilities, undermine the work of suppliers and contractors by making use of inadequate security practices, inserting a time bomb, compromise the assets. IoT The majority IoT gadgets present high risks of information security issues. Irrespective of whether it is consumer-facing or enterprise-focused, the reality is that IoT devices need better security. Manufacturers must take responsibility to protect these devices and warn users of possible cybersecurity threats. Sadly, making the sale seems to be the only priority. But the situation might improve if vendors are motivated to take IoT security more seriously. For example, regulators could fine manufacturers if found guilty of neglecting their corporate responsibilities when it comes to securing devices. One of the biggest problems is the login and password details of connected devices. These are typically preconfigured by manufacturers. Using sophisticated tools, hackers can ‘snoop’ the Internet for these standard details and can easily gain access to them, severely compromising the user. Another challenge is how easy it has become for manufacturers to send through updates to connected devices. Because this communication is unencrypted, patches can be installed remotely for bug fixes. While ostensibly a good thing, they do leave back doors open for malicious users to exploit. Financial services cyberattacks Phishing is both a remaining and growing problem depending on which sources it exploits – it’s still as prevalent via email and is increasing in number via social networks and other messaging platforms. Malware and data breaches are among the popular security problems for financial institution as well. Boston Consulting Group found that financial services companies are 300 times more likely to face cybersecurity attacks than enterprises in other industries. Moreover, cyberattacks on financial institutions spiked by a massive 238% from the beginning of February to the end of April In 2020 cyberattacks on financial institutions were rocketed by 238% amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Infosecurity Magazine. Eventually, attacks cost the banking sector $18.3…

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Navata Road Transport Enhanced the Productivity of Employees with Matrix Time-Attendance Solution

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Navata Road Transport, a road logistics service provider, established in the year 1982, by founder Late Parvataneni Subhas Chandra Bose, now occupies a place of pride among the leading road transport organizations in South India. Navata is spread across a network of 672 branches across India. Warehouses and distribution centers are an integral part of a hub and spoke operations at Navata. Challenges Automatic management of time-attendance and overtime data. Error-free data management. Centralized monitoring. Communication between in-house application and devices. Third-party application interface to communicate with Linux server and devices Solutio With extensive analysis of the existing system and customer’s requirements, Matrix came up with the solution to provide Door Controllers. Matrix Door Controller comes with a built-in API for system integration. It can directly integrate with the company’s in-house developed attendance management application. It pushes all the entry and exit records to the company’s Linux server. In addition to that, the customer can now command and control the devices through the in-house attendance management and payroll application which was not possible earlier. So, there is no requirement of any additional dedicated server for the interface with Matrix’s Door Controllers. Ultimately, these Door Controllers have overcome the challenge of communication with the company’s Linux server. By overcoming the challenges of the entire system, the customer enhanced the productivity of the employees and can effectively use the resources. Results Efficient time-attendance management. Error free time-attendance and overtime data. Timely and accurate salary of employees. Increased productivity. Centralized control of all sites through a live monitoring. COSEC DOOR FOT. A Door Controller with higher storage capacity and touch sense keypad. It identifies the user in less than one second. With multiple connectivity options like 3G/ 4G/ LTE, it gives flexibilities with customer’s existing system and therefore, reduce installation and maintenance cost.  

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Mysore Palace Deploys Smarter Surveillance System with Innovative Cameras by Axis Communications

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The first phase of installation has deployed 125+ Axis network cameras powered by Ethernet for remote monitoring Axis Communications, the leading market player in network video, has expanded its footprint to the City of Palaces – Mysore, with the successful installation of network cameras for integrated and intelligent crowd management in Mysore Palace. Mysore Palace is among the world’s most famous and busiest heritage sites in the state of Karnataka. With an area of 72 acres and an annual footfall of up to 3.5 million visitors per year, it has partnered with Axis Communications to integrate an IP surveillance solution system to provide complete security coverage to palace grounds and adjoining areas with minimum human intervention along with reliable storage to store videos. According to IHS 2019 India report, the global video surveillance market size is expected to grow from USD588 million to USD1.6 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 18.3%. Vis-avis, that of network cameras is expected to grow from USD225 million to USD605 million at a CAGR of 26.6%. Heritage sites with its rich artifacts of national importance require calculated integration of intelligent solutions for its safeguarding and protection. The increasing concerns of social distancing, public security and rising demand for remote monitoring are some of the driving factors for the growth of the network camera industry. Deputy Director, Mysore Palace Board, Mysuru said, “Security is topmost priority in this sector considering the number of artifacts and the rich heritage associated with the Palace. Our priority is to provide safety to our visitors and patrons. We needed to upgrade to IP camera technology and high-quality cameras with a strong product support to ensure greater peace of mind. Axis Communications has provided us with a sturdy solution and ongoing support from a wide reseller network.” “Keeping in mind the current situation, we are witnessing an uptake in the need for perimeter protection and crowd management solutions. The tourism segment is a dynamic and critical part of our business and upholding the sanctity of heritage sites is our responsibility as the citizens of India. At Axis, driving innovation and delivering value has always been at the threshold of our commitment. We are proud to have partnered with Mysore Palace in providing remote monitoring capabilities with our wide portfolio of solutions” Sudhindra Holla Director, Axis Communications, India & SAARC Axis Communications solution gold partner Bangalore Datacom has played a major role in the implementation of the surveillance system. A holistic system was designed according to the needs of the customer to enable perfect monitoring of the grounds and deploy quick alarms for potential security breaches. The implementation covers every point of the Palace property – from entry points to the parking areas with blind spots. A total of 125+ Axis network cameras consisting of different models powered by Ethernet has been set up to provide excellent image quality. Highlighting the experience, Bangalore Datacom team said, “The installation of the surveillance system has been done while the palace was fully functional with minimum disruption to the property. We are delighted for being the chosen partner for this project and we look forward to collaborating with Axis Communications on many more developments in the future.”  

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Securing The Diamond Industry Bharat Diamond Bourse

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink India07 mins

Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) is one of the largest and most sophisticated diamond centres in the world. With over 4,000 members engaged in import and export, trade, and marketing of rough and polished diamonds, BDB has created a business framework to conduct their transactions in maximum convenience and security. The bourse was set up for the primary objective of establishing necessary infrastructural facilities for promotion of export of diamonds including diamond jewellery from India and to provide for these purposes all support and service facilities to eventually make India an international trading centre for diamonds and gems and jewellery. Challenge: Complex infrastructure BDB is housed in a sprawling complex covering 20 acres with a constructed area of two million square feet. It includes two basements of additional one million square feet for car parking and utility services with 24×7 state-of-the-art security and surveillance system and has a dedicated, well-equipped quick response team for tackling crisis. Such a multi-purpose and safety-critical premise fundamentally requires a state-of-the-art security and surveillance infrastructure. The bourse has a daily footfall of over 70,000+ people coming from all over for diamond trading and it houses critical plant operation. To address this scale of activities efficiently round the clock, it was crucial for BDB to maintain utmost security and safety for people and property. “We were looking for something that is more than security cameras and analog monitoring. The diamond industry requires the highest standards of security and safety and with a more advanced and open VMS surveillance system, we are raising the bar for security standards. Milestone was what we were looking for to help control the security of the entire premises,” commented Samir Jha, Head Security & Fire Safety, BDB. “The platform proved to be very user-friendly, not only in terms of installation and configuration, but also in terms of operation” The Milestone Systems solution: Openness and scalability To close all loops in security measures, BDB chose Milestone Systems, entrusting the open VMS platform with the high security and advanced surveillance BDB needed. On top of that, BDB also found that they were working with very user-friendly platform applications that suited every compliance requirement. “The best part of Milestone was the openness and scalability by which one can select any camera model or any other system on Milestone. The platform proved to be very user-friendly, not only in terms of installation and configuration, but also in terms of operation. It fulfilled all our requirements locally and onsite with high availability in terms of video data.” To their surprise, they also found that they were able to access the surveillance system on-the-go using smartphones and tablets. “The XProtect Mobile app has aided immediate access to the surveillance system on-the-go via smartphones and tablets. Through the app, our security team who goes out patrolling every day can now view, play-back and export videos, listen to audio clips and speak through the camera, as well as respond to access control requests and receive push notifications regarding events that can be triggered as alarms directly to a mobile device. Certain other features like MAPs, Smart Wall, Carousel View, and Matrix etc. are also very helpful in proactive monitoring,” said Walter Crasto, Head IT, BDB. With a huge area to cover, it took BDB around two years to install 3,500 Plus Cameras. They are looking forward to doubling these installations and have them integrated with the access control system (ACS) and video analytics (VA) system. Result: Improved recovery rate The recovery of stolen diamonds is notable in an industry where the overall recovery rate for stolen diamonds is low. In 2020, BDB had a 100% recovery rate of precious stones and other properties, thanks largely to Milestone’s assisted video technology. There will always be people who are looking to take our diamonds. But now with Milestone System’s open VMS, they are going to find it a lot more challenging. Even our lost diamonds are eventually returned. “BDB is also glad to contribute to the community, by assisting the Mumbai city police to monitor road safety of surrounding areas with the assistance of the Milestone’s open VMS platforms. We are raising the bar for security standards. Milestone was what we were looking for to help control the security of the entire premises,” said Samir Jha.  

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