CP PLUS has recently launched the Ultra HD Analog range of cameras and DVRs. Designed to offer high-resolution imagery for revolutionary clarity, this range marks a major shift in the capabilities of analog surveillance systems from its earlier counterparts. It includes Ultra HD 4MP cameras and DVRs that offer distinct, detailed images even in low light conditions. Besides, these cameras are equipped with Edge analytics with features like trip wire, intrusion detection, and face detection etc., which make them responsive to any unusual occurrences within a premise. Due to hit markets late this monsoon, these cameras will upgrade the existing analog systems hassle-free and cost-effectively, thereby offering the best results without major overhauls. “The Ultra HD analog range is great for those who are looking for an IP equivalent performance in analog. It offers excellent image clarity coupled with Edge analytics for smart surveillance – a feature that has been akin to IP thus far. These cameras produce brilliant images even in low light conditions, while the edge analytics ensure no trespassing goes unnoticed.” – Yogesh B. Dutta, COO – CP PLUS  

Hikvision announces that it has launched its most sophisticated multi-touch interactive screen (MTIS) for the Indian market. The MTIS is used as an intelligent teaching tool, integrated with the latest touch technology, high definition display technology, video processing technology, computer technology, network communication technology, intelligent interactive control system and audio control system. With rich teaching resources, it can be used in kindergartens, primary and secondary school teaching class remote learning, training centers and other occasions. Key features Full HD 1080p LCD display. Anti-glare glazing surface glass with anti-glare. Supports 10-touch and smooth writing. 32768×32768 touch difference resolution. Full external audio and video interface. Supports standard OPS plug-in computer. Rich front interface and function keys, easy to operate. Low radiation, low power consumption. Green environmental protection. Multi-functionalities The MTIS software can function in multimode enabling lesson preparation, desktop annotation, e-book sync teaching and is capable of switching from each mode. The rich auxiliary teaching tool supports mask, roaming, screenshots, graphics, graphics recognition, handwriting recognition, text input, video playback, perspective tools, pie chart/ histogram, a key table drawing, screen recording and video booth. It contains more than 40 themes of resources such as Math, Physics, Biology, Music, Geography, Information technology, Sports and other images and multimedia resources. With its ‘Writing Erase Function,’ the users are free to write or annotate seven or more writing pen styles. They are free to adjust the handwriting thickness and color. Also, it supports gesture erase enabling blackboard rub to be changed with the size of the gesture area. Highly compatible, it supports directly open or insert the page and other mode to import or export Word, PPT, Excel and other format documents. It can edit the second save, also embedded in the page with web site to browse. The software provides discipline tools such as Language, Mathematics, English, Physics and Chemistry, to realize the application of multiple tools, such as stroke simulation, triangular plate, compass, periodic table of Chinese and English, chemical experiment instrument. It can extend the TV, computer and other input signals to the teaching platform. Besides, it is screen-screen interactive and is capable of centralized management and multichannel annotation. “We are proud to launch this revolutionary and most essential teaching tool which makes both teaching and learning less tiresome and more interesting. This comes as a real boon not only to our schools but also to training centers and remote learning. I am sure of its positive impact on the academic and training institutions in India.” – Ashish P Dhakan, Managing Director & CEO, Prama Hikvision (India) Pvt. Ltd.

By Solar-Powered Smart Surveillance solution Axis Communications successfully installed of a campus-wide surveillance system at Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra.  The unique feature of this project is that the surveillance system is powered by solar energy, resulting in a zero carbon footprint. The 10,000 strong student community required an efficient and ecologically conscious security solution to monitor the activities around the campus. The deployment is powered with 20 solar plants using rooftop panels across the entire campus. The Axis cameras provide real-time images, high-resolution zoom capability and round-the-clock monitoring. “DEI is known for its work experience courses where students work with faculty to build solutions. In tune with this, instead of relying on any integrator, we preferred to build a security surveillance solution as an open laboratory, which serves as an ideal platform for skill development and research in surveillance analytics. We were pleased to partner with Axis Communications, which managed to surpass our expectations in this regard. Their technology proved to be highly reliable, with exceptional image quality, and superior compression capability that helps in keeping bandwidth low and recording depth high,” said Prof. C.M. Markan, Department of Physics & Computer Science, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra. The 250+ camera installation with multiple monitoring stations and secured datacenter running on solar energy has boosted the security at the university and its residential facility that earlier relied solely on physical security. During a recent visit to DEI security surveillance lab by Telecom Sector Skills Council CEO, Lt. Gen Kochhar was pleased to observe the Government’s policies on skill development already being practiced in letter and spirit at Dayalbagh and has offered to partner DEI in this national initiative. Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the leading player in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform delivering high value to customers through a global partner network. Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets. “We were very pleased to collaborate with Dayalbagh Educational Institute for this project because of their work ethics and the technological challenges in building a customized solution. The aim was to create a robust system that would be powered by clean energy. The challenge was to install a large-scale system that could surveil the campus spread over 100 acres without leaving any blind spots. This required a centralized datacenter with distributed monitoring centers connected across entire campus through underground optical fiber backbone.” – Sudhindra Holla, Country Manager, India & SAARC, Axis Communications

CP PLUS hosted a show on 10 June 2017 at Hotel Rama Garden in Thailand to highlight their best sellers and latest range of developments. More than 100 CP PLUS premium partners and system integrators from all across Thailand made their presence at the event. The show kick started with an introduction to CP PLUS’ exemplary growth story; and post that the audience was introduced to CP PLUS products and solutions including IP, AHD, HDCVI; time & attendance solutions; and home solutions such as video door phone and intrusion alarm systems. They also displayed their latest body worn cameras for security personnel, mobile DVR solutions, and Ezykam’s range of compact plug & play cameras. During an elaborate technical session, Aman Arora of CP PLUS educated the audience about their trending technologies followed by Q&A round. The show was wrapped up with a lucky draw where lucky guests won iPhone 7. “It was a great show. On showcase were some of our best selling products and the latest from CP PLUS. The audience was keen to learn about our new technologies, which is an encouragement for us to come back each time with better products and solutions. We look forward to more of such informative and interactive trips; it was certainly a pleasure.” – Aditya Khemka, Managing Director & CEO – CP PLUS  

Danish Embassy Celebrated the Constitution Day of Denmark in association with G4S The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, Peter Taksoe-Jensen has recently hosted an evening of festivity to celebrate the Constitution day of Denmark in New Delhi, supported by G4S. The event was attended by the British High Commissioner to India, Sir Dominic Asquith; Swedish Ambassador, Harald Sandberg; European Union Ambassador, Tomasz Kozlowski, and CEOs of Danish companies. Rajeev Sharma, MD, G4S said, “We at G4S take a great pride in connecting with the Constitution Day celebration of Denmark. I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of G4S to wish the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark a long and meaningful association with India.” “Our Group, G4S, has its origin in Denmark. In fact, G4S has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen. We have had a long and meaningful association with the country and we look forward for a more mutual and beneficial association between the two countries,” said Rupan Sidhu, Director, Corporate Affairs, G4S Peter Taksoe-Jensen, the Danish Ambassador to India and host of the evening said in his welcomed note, “It’s a great pleasure to be in India. It has a great potential to grow due to its’ dynamic culture.” The Ambassador also thanked G4S for its support. The day is observed to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Danish constitution of 1849 by Frederik IV. Known to Danes as ‘Grundlovsdag’, or Independence Day, it marks the establishment of Denmark as a constitutional power.       (L to R) Peter Taksoe-Jensen and Rajeev Sharma  

Special emphasis was on trusting oneself and adopting modular approach while pursuing the journey of transformation Schneider Electric 5 City SME Connect kicked off from Ahmedabad.  The other four cities include Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Delhi that will be covered in the next two months. The highlight of the event is to interpret SMEs’ technology challenges and mitigate those challenges with a systematic approach. Everyone knows that SMEs are handicapped owing to a limited set of resources and skill sets; therefore there must be right architectural strategy and practice to mitigate those challenges. Power, cooling, racking and stacking that are never taken seriously in an IT discussion are very important for the SMEs. Amod Ranade, General Manager, Datacentre Business Development, IT Division, Schneider Electric emphasized on micro-datacentres and said that Edge networks are going to stay while the transition happens from the datacentre centric approach to the cloud-centric approach. He also said that the IT Managers and CIOs should create self-belief within themselves to create any strategy for the company. Rahil Patel, General Manager & CIO of Kalupur Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Paresh Goswami, IT Head, Chiripal Poly Films Ltd., and B. Praveen Kumar, Head, Information Systems & Security, Ascendum KPS Private Limited enumerated their own experiences in the transformation process and advised the audience to take steps quickly because the time and technology are disruptive. Amit Dave,  Director, Microlink Solutions Pvt. Ltd., expressed his happiness about the positive attitude of the small and medium organizations and said that these organizations are quite receptive to new ideas, therefore they are not small and medium organizations rather ‘smart and motivated enterprises.’ Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor, SME Channels said that the SMEs are becoming the lifeline for any country and for India, it is no exception. With ‘make in India’ in place, SMEs’ role is becoming very important. Besides, the government has already said that 20% of government and PSU’s procurement would happen from the SME sector. Therefore, it is important for small and mid-size organizations to adopt new technologies so that they can remain more relevant to the market. APC by Schneider Electric, the leading global brand for integrated IT physical infrastructure and software, provides reliable power and availability solutions for IT and communications technologies. With the largest community of partners tailoring solutions for home and business networks, APC products enable individuals and businesses to anticipate the unexpected, protecting critical information and data. It’s certainly in a connected world. APC is a brand of Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and industrial automation.

India is at a nascent stage in deploying cyber intelligence related policies, and measures to curb targeted attacks While India is ushering in a new era in the digital segment, with an aggressive promotion of cashless payments, digitized documents, M-wallets, smart cities etc., the country may still be significantly lacking in cyber security policies and techniques to tackle any major targeted attack. The recent attacks of WannaCry Ransomware are just one of the many that is a clear indication of how vulnerable the globe is when it comes to cyber intrusions. “While India is spearheading the growth in the digital segment across the globe, an absence of strong policies and a clear vision to curb the forthcoming attacks may prove to be a ticking time bomb,” says Marc Kahlberg, CEO and MD, Vital Intelligence Group. The situation could become alarming if central and state governments deploy technologies and encourage many of their mission critical departments to go online with no significant cyber security measures in place. Regulating cyberspace would prove to be a knee jerk reaction in tackling cybercrimes and terrorism, making it further difficult for intelligence agencies to maintain a constant vigil across the depths of cyber space and take proactive action where required. “’By regulating cyber space, freedoms of speech will cease to exist, available information will become less and much harder to obtain, and quite possibly, the advancements of certain technology would be either forced underground or would slowly disappear. There are also elements of information that can be attained by allowing the social media platforms to operate, and hence give law enforcement and intelligence agencies actionable intelligence as to what is really happening and in real time. This, however, would require investment, training and indeed acceptance of the fact that the best form of defense in this sphere is a proactive investigative approach,” added Kahlberg. The Vital Intelligence Group platform of technologies incorporates a host of different cyber intelligence solutions including a possible world first FUSION-KEY intelligence software that collects, fuses, manages and supports intelligence mission-enabling command, control, communications, surveillance, intelligence collection and location capabilities, all via advanced engineering and processes of the highest levels. The Vital Intelligence Group is focused on empowering their clients with vital intelligence. They assist in making significantly better cyber risk and security related decisions by providing the most insightful, actionable cyber intelligence available. Vital Intelligence Group is the leading global provider of cyber Intelligence solutions, headquartered in Israel. “While the country has witnessed an exponential growth in digitization in recent years, a major lag in the formulation of new age cyber intelligence and security policies, as well as an adoption of pro-active self-defensive capabilities may be proving to be a ticking time bomb for the country.” – Marc Kahlberg, CEO and MD, Vital Intelligence Group