Synology announced the availability of its new 18-series products, which includes DS218j, DS218+, DS418j, DS418, DS418play, DS718+, DS918+, NVR1218 and VS960HD in India. “India has a variety of businesses at all scales, and people are paying more attention to what they are getting,” said Mike Shay, Sales Manager of Synology Inc., “That’s why we are excited to launch our 18-series in India. We believe whatever their scale, our customers can find the right Synology server that provides smart and effective storage solutions to their needs.” New 18-series Synology NAS and NVR products DS218j, DS418j and DS418: These 18-series entry-level NAS servers are designed for individual and home users, which became the best sellers after its launch. These versatile yet budgetfriendly NAS servers can not only serve as personal cloud storage, but also provide features with data backup, media streaming, photo management, file sharing, and more. With the user-friendly interface, users can manage, protect and share all your digital assets easily and efficiently. DS418play: Ideal for IT enthusiasts, home users and creative professionals who want to store large collections of photos and videos in one place. DS418play is equipped with Intel® Celeron® dual-core 2GHz processor capable of bursting up to 2.5GHz, providing excellent encrypted file transmission speed. It comes with a 2GB memory by default which is scalable to up to 6GB. DS418play supports up to two channels of H.265/ H.264 4K video transcoding, which is ideal for serving as the home multimedia centre. DS218+, DS718+ and DS918+: These three High Performance Plus series NAS servers are specifically engineered for SMEs and IT enthusiasts. DS218+ is a compact 2-bay all-in-one NAS server which is ideal for studio and small offices with limited working space. Equipped with an Intel® Celeron® dual-core processor and AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS218+ delivers exceptional file transfer speeds and advanced performance. DS718+ and DS918+ are equipped with Intel® Celeron® quad-core processor, delivering blazing fast file transfer experience. They are also available for expanding up to 7 and 9 drives, 6GB and 8GB RAM, providing a cost-effective solution that is both versatile and flexible for SMEs future demands. NVR1218, VS960HD: NVR1218 is a network video recorder which provides an all-in-one, stand-alone private surveillance solution for PC-less management and live monitoring. NVR1218 supports 12 concurrent recording channels and a COM port interface that works perfectly to support POS integration which makes it suitable for retail. VS960HD is a palm-sized local display companion to surveillance station with up to 96-channel HD live view and dual HDMI for 4K and 1080p output. When configured with a paired Synology NAS or NVR, VS960HD makes an ideal TV wall solution.

VIVOTEK and Videonetics successfully wowed audiences at yet another global, safety and security exhibition – Secutech India in Mumbai. Secutech India is a flagship show of Intersec Dubai, catering to leading security and safety companies around the world. While VIVOTEK showcased its full stack collection in the realm of IP surveillance, Videonetics exhibited Unified Video Center. Elaborating on security and surveillance market in India, Sanjeev Gulati, India and SAARC Country Manager, VIVOTEK Inc. commented, “It is exciting to watch India’s surveillance market come of age, even as it is expected to top $2.4 billion by 2020. This event, its success in drawing the best and brightest in India’s safety and security sector, and the products and services on display are evidence that driven by declining prices and rising demand, India is catching up with global security standards. We were pleased to receive such interest from the attending audience, and look forward to continuing conversations and pursuing leads that we gained from this event.” Avinash J Trivedi, VP – Business Development, Videonetics added, “Being a part of Secutech India has always been a pleasure, and this year has been no different. Such shows are important for us as they provide a platform to showcase our unique offerings to end users, consultants, channel partners and other stakeholders of the eco-system.”

COM-SUR has received a special Jury award for ‘Capacity Building Effort of the Year’ at the Secona Shield Awards 2018. This award is in recognition of one’s substantial contribution in making a difference to the industry, as well as to the community at large. “We are extremely honoured and delighted for being the recipient of this very special award. We won the Secona Shield Award in 2017 for the Innovate Product of the Year in Software. This year, however, is even more special since it is a Jury Award. We are grateful that this industry is recognising the value of COM-SUR and the efforts that we are putting in to make a difference in the surveillance industry. COM-SUR can change video surveillance across the globe – from helping the Home/ Defence Ministry to the Finance and all other Ministries, Election Commission – from solving crime to solving compliance issues. COM-SUR has a role to play in every area, which is covered by CCTV/ video surveillance. We are especially focused on the education sector at the moment. After the horrifying case of the murder of a young child at a reputed school in Gurugram, we have documented 102 cases of abuse against children. Something is clearly and fundamentally wrong here and we want to help change them,” says Gautam Goradia, CEO & MD, COMSUR. “We are also trying to create a new breed of professionals called CCTV video footage auditors. Not only can this help the Government in job creation but in community policing as well. By training people to audit CCTV cameras as a SOP, we can ensure that the millions of eyes across the globe that are currently in sleep mode, will wake up and deliver rich visual information, (which is being wasted right now, since nobody sees what the cameras saw) that can be used by Governments to gain actionable intelligence. By adding more CCTV cameras, we are gathering more information; but are we gaining full benefits,” added Mr. Goradia. COM-SUR is the world’s leading provider of CCTV video footage auditing, smart back up and intelligent reporting software.

The demand for CCTV solutions is increasing with increased crime rates and the need for protection against such crimes. Most crimes happen during night. Unfortunately, CCTV solutions available presently do not provide good clarity in dark conditions and at night. iBall, a brand known for its innovative and latest technology products, realizes the need for better clarity during night and has launched a series of CCTV cameras (dome and bullet) under its ‘Night Vision Series’ earlier. These cameras keep crime at vigilance not only during day but also provide the best clarity in dark conditions and at night. After that successful series, iBall now launches 2.0MP HD Starlight Colour Night Vision Camera, which can help view the visuals in color under dark conditions, more clearly with precision. It comes equipped with Starlight technology, which is engineered especially for challenging ultra-low light conditions. It offers best-in-class light sensitivity, using a set of optical features to balance light throughout the scene. This captures colour details clearly, resulting in clear images in dark environment. Easy to configure, the iBall Guard colour night vision security camera comes with 1080p high resolution and a high aperture lens of 4mm, capturing every detail vividly and brightly. Using the 1/2.8” Sony Starvis BSI image sensor, the vision is crystal clear. It features a wall-mountable and compactly designed structure. It can also be affixed at the juncture of two walls and the ceiling, effortlessly. The camera operates effortlessly smooth even during extreme weather conditions because of its IP66 rated weather-proof housing. It comes with a real-time video transmission, allowing the users an omnipotent visibility. Under the distance range of 500m, the user can see what the camera captures just by connecting a coaxial cable. Along with the night vision series, iBall Guard also brings HD Smart Hybrid Cloud DVR, loaded with smart functions and remote accessi bility. Not just that it can save recorded data in the Google Drive and Dropbox, it can also acknowledge the area intrusion and line crossing, 24×7. The special iBall Cloud feature of the DVR enables the users to remotely manage the data fast and efficiently at fingertips. The unique motion detection feature triggers an alarm immediately to notify the trespasser. The automatic updates feature keeps the hybrid cloud DVR up-to-date with latest updates. This DVR is one of India’s first with exclusive smart features in its price segment. “iBall Night Vison series is getting very good feedback from customers. Now, we are delivering on the next phase of security systems with Night Vision Colour and Smart Cloud DVRs,” said Sandeep Parasrampuria, CEO and Director of iBall. These products are available with the leading retail stores pan-India.

HID Global has recently unveiled their latest Direct-to-Card (DTC) printer/ encoder line at Secutech India Mumbai, bringing new convenience and security features to its proven entry-level offering while reducing ID card printing expenses for cost-conscious organizations. Visitors at the event saw and got hands-on experience of HID’s mobility and latest smart card solutions including demo of their mobile access control solutions and Direct-to-Card™ printer/ encoder. “Our latest printer/ encoder enables organizations to issue counterfeit-resistant cards and IDs at a fraction of the cost of comparable alternative solutions, without sacrificing quality, by adding high-capacity consumables, new security features and enhanced capabilities,” said Wei Jin Lee, Regional Director, Secure Issuance, APAC HID Global, “The DTC1500 printer/ encoder delivers the most popular features of our desktop printer line and is ideal for government ID projects, universities, colleges, primary and secondary education, healthcare facilities and small-to-medium businesses.” HID demonstrations at the show include: HID Mobile Access®, powered by Seos: HID Mobile Access capabilities, including support for wearables such as the Apple Watch and Android Wear, plus HID Mobile Access Portal and App software developer kits (SDKs) that enable partners and end-users to create innovative, customized mobile access solutions (that can be fully integrated into their back-end systems). The solution supports NFC and Bluetooth Smart that enables HID Global‘s ‘twist and go’ gesture technology. DTC1500 printer/ encoder: The new printer/ encoder contains built-in security features including a new customer watermark capability for applying transparent logos, symbols, text and other permanent security images within the overlay panel. A unique data protection feature makes information printed within the resin panel unreadable, and an additional security is available through standard password protection and AES 256 data encryption. The hardware is low-cost, high-capacity and has half-panel color ribbons which helps reduce the cost-per-card significantly without any compromises on the quality.