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Thermal Camera Trend [India]

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaAugust 11, 2017November 14, 202404 mins

The estimated overall market size of thermal cameras in global market can be estimated to be around USD 7 Billion. In India, thermal cameras are still more often used in Military and Defence Applications. However, gradually since the past year or so, there is an upscale trend and a lot of commercial, government and industrial projects are seeking to install thermal cameras. The application pre-dominantly is for perimeter security, maritime, transportation and other applications. The main reason for this rise in demand for thermal cameras can be price optimization by several OEMs so as to cater to several vertical segments and fit into their project budgets. However, in this context, several manufacturers have emerged over the past few years and there are several unorganized brands available in this zone selling thermal cameras. Since thermal cameras are specialized cameras, their long term performance and quality depends on several factors, and it is very essential that selection of a thermal camera brand is done wisely and not just on price. Infinova has encountered several projects demanding thermal cameras. There are several factors to be considered when choosing a right thermal camera. It is very essential to understand requirements such as detection distance of human or a vehicle, lens selection, fixed or PTZ cameras, resolution such as 640p x 480p or 320p x 240p, pixel size – 17µ or 25µ, cooled or uncooled, motorized zoom, DFOV or fixed athermalized lens, thermal sensor camera or dual sensor camera and several other factors. Thermal sensitivity is becoming one of the most important parameters that cannot be neglected when selecting a thermal camera. Some projects demand technologies such as Laser Range Finder, GPS and Gyro stabilization, built-in to the thermal cameras, thus exploring additional features within the camera. Thermal cameras, like other conventional cameras should be able to seamlessly integrate with other third party systems such as radar systems, fence protection systems etc. “Infinova has recently launched its thermal range of cameras in the Indian market. We possess complete range of thermal solutions for all kinds of applications. All these cameras are seamlessly integrated with our VMS. The solution offered by Infinova can be compared to any recognized thermal camera manufacturer brands. We work on designing a solution for the customers rather than pushing the product as an off-the-shelf product.” – Milind Borkar Vice President, India, Middle East and Africa

Yoga Guru Ramdev Forays into Security Business

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaAugust 11, 2017November 14, 202404 mins

Formed Parakram Suraksha (Valour Security) Pvt. Ltd. to build an army of security guards Baba Ramdeo, the Yogo Guru and India’s reigning consumer business giant, has recently launched Parakram Suraksha (Valour Security) Pvt Ltd to supply guards and provide security services. The venture will focus to build young aspirants under the guidance of experienced security officials to provide security to the people in need. The company has recruited former Indian Army personnel and police officers to train youngsters. “This security agency will work to evoke the nationalist spirit in every citizen and create an atmosphere of healthy physique and psychological competence among the country’s youths,” the Patanjali spokesperson stated. Rapid growth of India’s economy over the past few decades has raised the demand for security arrangements manifold for industrial complexes, offices, IT parks, and other public infrastructure such as airports, metro stations, shopping malls, and public utilities. Baba with a huge business mind, evaluated the lucrative business opportunity in the field and decided to set off. When enquired about Baba’s new initiative, Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chaiman, CAPSI said, “There is a huge need for private security, particularly to protect infrastructure, women, homes, and airports. There are some 200 smart cities coming up in India, and we will need at least one million smart security force for that.” “With massive infrastructure growth, private security is a huge growth area,” added Vikram Singh, “Across the world, too, there is a shortage of skilled security men, and that also provides opportunities for Indians to work abroad. Of course, the massive opportunity has attracted Baba.” Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) is the leading association of private security industry in India, which has set up the Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC), in association with National Skill Development Corporation, a government body, which trains security personnel at several ‘centres of excellence’ across the country. “Security is a very important issue either for a man or a woman. Our aim is to prepare individuals for self and country’s security, and for this we have formed Parakram. This will help develop military instinct in each and every citizen of the country so as to awaken the spirit and determination for individual and national security.” – Acharya Balakrishna Managing Director, Patanjali

‘POWERS’ The Lighting Standard For Video Surveillance

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaAugust 11, 2017November 14, 2024124 mins

The security industry has long suffered from a lack of accepted standards for the measurement of illumination distances. Published illuminator distances have been left to the subjective interpretation of individual manufacturers – resulting in varying claims. This has always made it virtually impossible for consultants, installers and end-users to specify surveillance lighting with confidence to reliably compare products and achieve a consistent level of performance. After facing this challenge for last 25 years, Raytec have tackled this problem head on by publishing the industry’s first open and transparent standard for surveillance lighting – POWERS. The need for a lighting standard In conjunction with your choice of camera and lens, the right lighting is the most powerful tool in helping you to achieve outstanding night-time performance from any professional video surveillance system. But with many different lighting solutions available in the market today, it can be difficult to accurately compare the performance of one illuminator to the next. At one level, this may seem fairly straightforward – just look at the claimed distance performance from the manufacturer. However, until now there has been no standardized way to evaluate different illuminators and their performance claims – particularly infra-red lighting, and crucially, there have been no standardized testing methods for manufacturers to adhere to. Traditional lighting industries i.e., street/ urban/ commercial lighting etc., have long established and standardized testing methods allowing all illuminators to be accurately compared. Sadly, this is simply not the case with lighting for surveillance and security. Why is it so difficult to compare illuminators? Manufacturers currently publish very limited technical information on the performance of their surveillance lighting – most only quoting a maximum distance. Without standardization, methods for calculating performance, especially distance, have always been left open to interpretation – leading to varying claims. It is not uncommon to have two illuminators with a similar light output, that are quoted with wildly different maximum distances, because each manufacturer has a different opinion on what is classed as an acceptable image quality. One manufacturer may take a realistic view and quote 150m (492 ft) but the other may take an overly optimistic view and rate this same product for 250m (820ft). Since both products actually deliver exactly the same light output, it is obvious that the illuminator from the realistic manufacturer is going to provide a much better picture at its quoted distance. But where does the agreed and acceptable performance benchmark lie? Let’s look at this another way… same light output, different distance…which is correct? 1st Problem: Most manufacturers don’t provide calculation data to support their distance claims. Consider these images produced with two different infra-red illuminators (subject at 70m). Both could claim to deliver 70m+. Clearly one significantly outperforms the other with more clarity and detail – ultimately leading to better subject identification and analytics. But it’s all subjective – without calculation data, we don’t know how much light each illuminator is actually delivering at its maximum distance. 2nd Problem: Most manufacturers don’t state the camera specification used. This is especially important if you are comparing one illuminator against another that promises almost identical image quality at a similar distance. How do you know that both illuminators are truly equal? In reality, one illuminator may have actually been tested with a much higher performance camera – which in effect boosts its capability. Beware – this is often how a lower performance/ smaller illuminator can ‘appear’ to outperform a higher performance illuminator on paper. To claim better distances a lighting manufacturer may have used or accepted a much more expensive and sensitive camera, a much more expensive and higher performing lens, a more highly reflective surface and a low quality picture, to quantify the published distance. Illuminator performance – the important information Distance is only one area of lighting performance to consider. Other criteria to consider include, angle, flexibility and adaptability, integration capability, consumption, environmental impact, reliability, lifetime, warranty, customer support, and lighting partner credentials. In short, when looking at an illuminator for video surveillance, people want to know: How far does the illuminator shine? How wide does it shine? Is it efficient and reliable? What features does it have? Will the manufacturer support me with warranty/ certification/ technical support? And so the POWERS standard was born – to answer all of these questions and more. Introducing the POWERS standard As the world leader in LED lighting, Raytec has taken the lead and published the industry’s first lighting standard for video surveillance – ‘POWERS.’ The standard is based on decades of practical industry experience and sets a lighting performance benchmark backed up by consistent scientific testing methods. It highlights the relevant criteria to consider, enabling security professionals to more easily specify and reliably compare the performance of different illuminators. It also helps them gain an understanding as to how their chosen lighting product will perform. ‘P’ for Peak power The first ‘P’ of POWERS stands for Peak Power. It is the measurement that should be used by all manufacturers to scientifically calculate their quoted performance distances and is therefore one of the most important areas of the standard. The Peak Power of an illuminator is measured at the centre point of the beam using an appropriate light or power meter. At Raytec, we measure all our units at 3 metres from the light source. Why Peak Power? The peak power of your illuminator and the lighting power you wish to achieve on scene, together with the principles of inverse square law (a law at the heart of scientific lighting calculations), are used to calculate the true usable distance of your illuminator. Calculating maximum distances should be based on adhering to a consistent level of lighting power on scene at your required distance – a vitally important part of the POWERS standard. This is to ensure that you achieve the same quality of image from your illuminator, every time. But what lighting levels should you adhere to? Raytec recommend a minimum lighting power on scene of 0.35 μW/cm2…

State of Security Training in India

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaAugust 11, 2017November 14, 2024022 mins

The Private Security Sector (PSS), which employs the second largest manpower in India after the agriculture sector, is a moderately motivated sector of the country. The sector engages approximately seven million people today and is growing at an annual rate of 25 per cent. But unfortunately, majority of job-seekers and already employed members of the sector are found unwilling to adopt security profession and resort to it as their last option. The employment normally comprises youth who lack in education and training, and hail from the weaker sections of the society. They are either school dropouts, or are unable to afford the huge cost of education and training which can enable them to meet their inherent desire of living a respectable life. The unwillingness is attributed to the presumed less respect to the role, as well as the miserable salary drawn which is fixed at bare minimum wage for unskilled/ semi-skilled labor. Education and training not only elevate respect and livelihood, but also enhance the efficiency of the sector. Self-respecting and confident personnel are highly focused and more competent, and with their world class executions they could be able to get recognitions all around the globe. This also opens the global scope for employment. The current government has also taken upskilling of the security persons seriously and designed several pertinent policies and institutions including Skill India, NSDN, SSSDC, PMKVY and so on. Employee problems appear in various shapes and sizes such as complaints of sexual harassment, money missing from employee lockers, workplace accidents, employee sabotage, and so on. Workplace disputes often have personal importance to the employees involved, as well as they also impact their livelihood adversely. This makes the employees sometimes tending to tell lies and hide facts. From these differing accounts employers must arrange to thoroughly investigate the issue and determine what really has happened. Any workplace investigation requires judgmental calls about what issues to investigate, who to include in the internal investigation, and ultimately who to believe on. The goal should be to conduct the investigation in the fairest way possible. But do the employers have an efficiently educated and trained team to successfully resolve such issues; or they need to arrange training? There is surely a gap. Security education and training is a serious concern and need of the time, with a wide scope, of course. Proactive call by Lancers Network Limited Lancers Network Limited, under the leadership of Kunwar Vikram Singh, a security veteran, has proactively taken up the challenge and been engaged in facilitating security trainings for several years. Lancers Network Limited is South Asia’s leading Risk Consulting firm, operating in the high-on-risk countries of the region. Established in 1980, the firm continues to pursue its founding principles of integrity, confidentiality and value addition, and thus has created a strong client base across the globe. Equipped with a highly experienced operational team of over 120 professionals drawn from the financial sector, armed forces, police, security services and industry professionals; the company has developed a reputation for providing quality driven, customer focused, and highly successful actionable intelligence and security solutions. They have achieved unmatched client retention levels across Automotive, Chemicals, FMCG, Banking, Insurance, and IT Industries. Lancers impart security training in partnership with the following international organizations: ARC Training International Academy for Security Management Arc Training is the UK based leading international providers of security management training courses. They work with security professionals from all over the world, providing fully-accredited qualifications in subjects that are current, interesting and internationally relevant. Tavcom Training Part of the renowned Linx International Group, Tavcom Training is also the UK based world’s leading provider of accredited security systems training courses. They provide award winning BTEC certificated courses to installers, operators, managers, and designers of CCTV, Network IP, Intruder alarm, Access control, Fire alarm and all other types of electronic security systems. Perpetuity Academy Another UK based Perpetuity Academy is specialized in the fields of security, crime and risk management worldwide, offering accredited training courses designed for managers, supervisors, and practitioners. Strongly supported by universities and professional bodies, their courses provide the latest thinking and best practices, combined with academic knowledge that is required for today’s security professional. Courses Lancers, in collaboration with their partners, offer various levels of courses to cater to different categories of on-job as well as off-job aspirants. They provide both BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) level, as well IQ level courses. Some of their offerings are as follows: Corporate Intelligence Management (3 Day Programme) The effective analysis and communication of commercial intelligence is a rapidly developing area of responsibility for security managers. This course provides a critical introduction to the key ideas, techniques and issues that make up the effective use of intelligence within a corporate environment. The course is of immediate benefit to security managers, security supervisors or multi-tasked managers, and those who are seeking to make a career in security management. Risk, Crisis & Disaster Management (BTEC Level 4: 3 Day Programme) Acting confidently in a crisis is vital in protecting the business. This short course prepares staff at all levels in how to effectively manage a crisis, and to help prevent unexpected incidents. It aims to equip security professionals with a broad spectrum of knowledge relating to risk, crisis and disaster management within their organizations. It also deals with all aspects of crisis and disaster management including the composition and operation of the crisis management team. The course immediately benefits those who are working as security managers, or those seeking to make a career in security management with an inclination to crisis management. Managing Security Surveying (BTEC Level 4: 3 Day Programme) Conducting a security survey is an essential skill for security managers. This course provides a step-by-step guide to the process of conducting an effective survey, and supplies a template for conducting one’s own security surveys. The course shows how to identify the particular threats to the business, premises and staff, and how one can protect against them. The course…

Paradigm Shift in the Security Threat Landscape

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaAugust 11, 2017November 14, 2024010 mins

With the evolution of Internet of Things (IoT) the security challenges for industrial security are increasing exponentially. The 25 billion globally connected devices in 2015 are expected to double by 2020. On an average, each individual is expected to be connected to six things online in terms of sensors, smart objects and device clustered systems. Under this scenario, and given the fact that the weakest link will continue to define the robustness of any organizations security architecture, security vulnerabilities are poised to increase manifold, in terms of the scale, intensity and complexity of the attacks. The effects of these attacks, however, will not be restricted to the cyber domain alone. They will also impact the physical security of the people and infrastructure, in spite of having the best ‘physical security’ controls in terms of people, processes and technology to mitigate these threats. Holistic approach to address the security threat landscape This calls for a multidimensional integrated security concept, holistically encompassing physical security, cyber security, information security, business continuity, risk management, compliance and privacy protection, and emergency & crisis management. The convergence between logical and traditional physical security will entail a cascading effect on these seemingly different dimensions, with the impact multiplying at every stage. For instance a cyber-breach can impact safety, which in turn would impact compliance, as also may cause physical damage by aggregating the compound effect impacting business continuity, thereby directly impinging on the bottom-line. A combination attack using multiple threat vectors can adversely impact the market sentiments in no time. This will lead to long term brand erosion, as well as economic loss to the business, which in turn will have an adverse impact on the industry and the nation at large, especially if critical infrastructure is targeted. This has necessitated that we create synergy across the threat landscape to deal with a combination of physical and cyber-based threat vectors. In order to achieve this objective it is important to act in a concerted manner. As a result, chief security officers need to take care of the physical as well as the digital aspects of security and simultaneously address the increasingly complex area of compliance. Convergence not only helps in providing enhanced level of security but also results in cost saving by integrating disparate systems and optimizing resources; both in terms of personnel, processes and technology platforms. Case studies Hackers targeted Sony Pictures and wiped out half of their global network. They erased everything stored on 3,262 of the company’s 6,797 personal computers and 837 of its 1,555 servers. At the same time, they ensured that nothing could be recovered by using a special deleting algorithm that overwrote the data seven different ways. Subsequently the code targeted each computer’s start up software and rendered the machines brain-dead. A group of cybercriminals successfully targeted 100 banks in 30 countries globally including US, Russia, Ukraine and China after phishing its targets with infected email attachments. The criminals used their computer exploits to dispense cash from ATMs or transfer cash digitally to accounts they controlled. The USD 1 billion haul was unprecedented in its scope, which Kaspersky reported as under investigation. LinkedIn confirmed in 2016 that the impact of a 2012 breach in which 6.5 million users’ passwords were compromised, is now likely to be closer to 167 million users, 117 million of whom had both their e-mails and passwords exposed. The 1768 km long Azerbaijan – Georgia – Turkey (Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan) crude oil pipeline connecting the oilfields in the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean Sea was blown up by hackers. They exploited the vulnerabilities of the IP cameras communication software, to gain entry and move deep into the internal network, to blow the pipeline by over pressurizing it. This resulted in a loss of USD 1 billion in export revenue for Azerbaijan and the pipeline was out of action for 20 days. The stuxnet virus that was used for spinning several centrifuges out of control at an Iranian nuclear facility was believed to have been transmitted using a thumb drive that was physically inserted into a computer within the facility. Critical infrastructure is the most vulnerable with high impact Thus, in future, critical infrastructure in particular is likely to be targeted by both terrorists and state sponsored actors, as it provides an easy option to them. Future wars will be asymmetric in nature. Economically weaker nations will inflict heavy economic loss on their adversaries to include both life and property, by using meagre resources, as compared to achieving the same using conventional means at a huge monetary cost and loss of lives. All it takes to target critical infrastructure is a bunch of highly trained cyber hackers who require hardware, software and a high-speed internet connection, and all of this cost not more than a few hundred thousand dollars, and will to execute. The best part is that it can be done sitting anywhere in the world and one need not be physically present at the target location. The victim organization/ country cannot be very sure of the identity of the perpetrator group/ individual/ country and retaliate immediately, thereby they can virtually go scot free in terms of facing any consequences, and enjoying virtual immunity against any adverse action due to lack of stringent laws dealing with sharing of data and lack of collaboration at the global level. Need for public private partnership and restructuring of the traditional security organization There is a need for public private partnership to effectively deal with such scenarios, wherein we pool in the resources of the government and the private sector to address these security challenges to our critical infrastructure and the industry at large. At the same time, there is a requirement to create a CXO level appointment within the organization who should be responsible for addressing the security challenges to include both physical security as well as cyber security. The CXO should also be integrated with the Government agencies both at the national and international level, for exchange of relevant information,…

Designing Intelligent Retail Store

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaAugust 11, 2017November 14, 2024037 mins

In-Store Video Analytics & Video Management Software Video surveillance has become an integral part of every retail store and its daily activities. Though it was mainly incorporated to maintain the security inside the store, the advent of video analytics and video management software helped businesses to leverage insights to improve business processes. These insights allow a store to stand out from rest of the competition and to provide top notch services to their customers on a consistent basis. Apart from the competition, retail stores also face problems such as pilferage and other fraudulent activities. To stay ahead of the competition, they needs not only to counter such activities but also to determine the needs of the customers to cater to them when they visit the store. The software gives needful insights in to the customer’s buying behaviour and an array of the methods to improve their shopping experience. VMS also helps retailers to understand the effectiveness of their marketing activities, product placements, and optimizing their inventory to satisfactorily cater to their customers. For any business, insights generated from different departments are very important to improve business processes. VMS also provides necessary inputs into the business that render improvement of shopping experience and understanding their buying behaviour. This white paper discusses how you can have a seamlessly connected retail store with the help of video analytics and using the derived insights from different aspects of your store to build a successful business. It also gives an in-depth view of how video analytics work. It’s a probable solution for any retail store to be successful in the long run. Current trends in retail The retail industry has undergone tremendous transformation in the last few years with evolving markets and technologies. Kasey Lobaugh, Deloitte’s Chief Retail Innovation Officer said, “The full extent of retail disruption is emerging due to a number of factors such as the rise of the digitally influenced shopping experience, the changing nature of retail competition, and the tidal wave of exponential technologies on the horizon.” Growth in the retail industry requires continuous expansion. This expansion is not only from a physical stand point but it also requires expansion from cost and revenue perspectives. Though there is a need to keep up with the sales and profit figures, there is also a need to keep a tab on store metrics. These metrics can be divided into two sections: Revenue and Cost side. Video analytics addresses in-store metrics like footfalls, conversions, average basket size from the revenue side; and employee management, inventory management and POS solutions from the cost side. One of the methods to improve footfalls in retail stores is incorporating video analytics. It helps in getting insights on managing your stores. At the other end, video analytics primarily helps in maintaining safety and security by minimizing incidents of thefts and fraud. This helps in proactively increasing profit margins that were being lost due to such incidents. The advent of online shopping has forced most retail store chains to identify e-commerce as a highly visible revenue stream which means traditional retailers have embraced the online medium with gusto. Due to stiff competition and the need to stand out, most stores focus on creating a unique shopping experience for all their customers. A customer could go to a retail store and browse through the shelves for products they like to buy. They could then go online and compare the prices to see if there are better price options or variants. This is where video analytics can play a very crucial role. Though the primary function of a video management software is security and surveillance, video analytics is simultaneously being used to extract various customer-centric information to improve footfalls and eliminate or minimize the challenges faced in day-to-day operations. The need for comprehensive in-store analytics In a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation in the year 2015, which included participation of 100 retail stores spread over 20 retail market categories, shoplifting alone accounted for 38 percent of the reported shrink. On the other hand, internal thefts also contributed to about 35 percent of shrinkage due to which retail stores faced heavy losses. Daily in-store operations have to overcome pilferage by implementing proper security and surveillance measures. Such incidents hurt the performance of the business. Though most stores are actively involved in maintaining security, the need to analyze this data has also become eminent. Video analytics enhances the in-store security systems which not only helps in loss prevention but opens up ways to improve customer service. The main focus, however, still remains in converting potential prospects into buyers. Product placements, promotions, customer assistance etc., influence the decision of the buyer. With the help of video analytics, stores can understand the effectiveness of their marketing strategies and product placements and can make necessary changes to make them more effective. In-store analytics can help in this direction giving insights into the metrics, which will help convert prospects into buyers. However, many businesses use video surveillance and video analytics for various purposes. According to the Seagate Video Surveillance Trends Report of 2016, the key use cases for video surveillance include the following. Video analytics – the game changer Video analytics has really become popular in the last few years for various reasons. It allows managing the video streams with ease allowing the team to focus on specific incidents rather than scanning through long streams of videos, which helps them to save time and manpower. Smart security systems with analytics record videos when any motion is detected that reduces the network load, and at the same time, helps save storage space. Further insights can be gained in to the performance of the employees enabling to make accurate assessments. Video analytics does not require exorbitant infrastructure, which makes it affordable for the small retail stores to have a state-of- the-art video management system. Analytics can be chosen as per the needs of the business, thus, ensuring a fool-proof customized solution that will be exclusive to the…

Platinum Partner at MPOP India

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaAugust 11, 2017November 14, 202402 mins

Hikvision participated in the Milestone Partners Open Platform (MPOP) India 2017 event recently held at Goa as the platinum partner for the event. At MPOP, Hikvision showcased the latest surveillance products and solutions through technology showcase. It was a wonderful event in terms of networking and exhibiting latest technologies and solutions. Hikvision presented its PanoVu camera range along with 4 Megapixel Dark-fighter cameras, video door phone, intrusion alarm system, and all in one panel that included intrusion, access control and IP solutions. Vinay Mishra, Vice President, Projects Hikvision presented a detailed overview of their latest products and solutions at the event. Prama Hikvision was awarded as the ‘Best City Surveillance Partner’ at MPOP India-2017 event. “We have lots of city surveillance projects in the pipeline and are planning to do many of them with Milestone in the near future,” commented Ashish P. Dhakan while receiving the award. The two days MPOP event concluded on a high note with insightful presentations and networking sessions. “We took part in MPOP India event as a platinum partner. It was a wonderful experience for us. The event was well managed. Our engagement and bonding is on firm footing and going on for many years. Milestone is the no.1 VMS software company in the world and Hikvision is the no.1 video surveillance hardware company. We both complement each other.” – Ashish P. Dhakan MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision

Biometric Integration

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaAugust 11, 2017November 14, 202403 mins

Virdi develops biometric integration with Avigilon access control system Virdi International has developed a total access control solution, in collaboration with Avigilon™, that now allows Avigilon to offer a biometric alternative to the market. The solution incorporates ViRDI readers and integration to the Avigilon Access Control Manager (ACM)™ software. According to Cory Bellamy, Virdi International Managing Director, Avigilon’s existing access control system, which includes card and mobile-based access, is well positioned to bring an additional layer of authentication to its customers with biometric reader integration. “Virdi International was asked by a number of its partners to develop technology that would allow integration into the Avigilon platform. Both ViRDI card and biometric readers are now supported in this current solution,” Cory Bellamy commented. ViRDI readers connect physically to Avigilon’s Mercury Controllers via RS485, using SIA OSDP secure protocol. The first release of the solution will support ViRDI’s AC2000 and AC5000plus fingerprint card terminals, while future supported products that are considered include the AC1100, AC2100plus, and AC2200 access control terminals. Bellamy points out that Virdi has developed biometrics enrollment manager software that integrates into Avigilon’s ACM software. In addition to complementing the hardware integration, this will also allow users to easily add their biometric data to their identity credentials within the ACM software. This total access control solution provides bi-directional communication and adds a further level of security for rapid and secure identity recognition in high-security areas. Virdi’s USB fingerprint readers can be connected to client machines for seamless enrollment and users can configure and manage biometric identities directly from Avigilon’s ACM software. The new integrated solution will be available to customers in the third quarter of 2017.

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cloudera Altus

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaAugust 11, 2017November 14, 202404 mins

To Simplify Big Data Workloads in the Cloud Managed service for data engineers delivers a job-first experience and reduces cloud migration risk Cloudera, Inc, the provider of the leading modern platform for machine learning and advanced analytics, releases Cloudera Altus, a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering that makes it easier to run large-scale data processing applications on public cloud. The initial Altus service helps data engineers use on-demand infrastructure to speed the creation and operation of elastic data pipelines that power sophisticated, data-driven applications. Data engineering applications like ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) or batch scoring are often large, batch-oriented workloads that run for a fixed period of time and help companies extract critical insights from raw data. Organizations can gain significant flexibility and efficiency advantages by running these pipelines on elastic infrastructure. Enterprises want to leverage cloud infrastructure alongside familiar large-scale data processing tools and technologies. The Cloudera Altus Data Engineering service simplifies the development and operations of elastic data pipelines; putting data engineering jobs front and center and abstracting infrastructure management and operations that can be both time consuming and complex. Altus also reduces the risk associated with cloud migrations. It provides users with familiar tools packaged in an open, unified, enterprise-grade platform service that delivers common storage, metadata, security, and management across multiple data engineering applications. “Data engineering workloads are foundational for today’s data-driven applications,” said Charles Zedlewski, Senior Vice President of Products at Cloudera, “Altus simplifies the process of building and running elastic data pipelines while preserving portability and making it easy to incorporate data engineering elements into more complex BI, data science and real-time applications.” Cloudera makes it easy, cost-effective, and convenient to deploy these workloads on cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), taking advantage of cloud elasticity, low-cost storage and compute options, and rapid provisioning to deliver a modern data service that can tackle even the most challenging business problems. Cloud object stores such as Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) are becoming increasingly popular for their resiliency, scalability, and relatively low cost. According to IDC, public cloud deployments are now at 12% of the overall worldwide business analytics software market and expected to grow at a 25% CAGR through 2020. Cloud is one of the fastest growing deployment environments for Cloudera customers, and Altus makes it easier than ever to run data engineering workloads in the cloud.

FARO SCENE 7.0

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaAugust 11, 2017November 14, 202403 mins

With Real Time, On-Site Registration Seamless Integration of FARO Focus Scanner 3D Point Clouds FARO® announces the availability of the FARO® SCENE 7.0 software platform which includes the high quality, high value functionality offered by its predecessor, SCENE 6.2 such as automatic object recognition, scan registration and position, and takes it a step further with integrated real time, on-site registration, for FARO Focus Scanner 3D point clouds. The unique value of SCENE 7.0 can be realized by diverse industries, including architecture, engineering, construction and public safety, or any industry where there is a premium placed on capturing/ scanning, analyzing and enhancing 3D data. SCENE 7.0 supports a seamless, more efficient process. Real time, on-site registration enables the 3D scan data, whether it be from a single scan or multiple scans in process simultaneously, to be wirelessly transmitted (i.e., no SD cards needed) directly to an onsite computer workstation/ PC in real time. Additionally, the scans are automatically aligned on the workstation/ PC computer in real time, in the field. This enables a new set of powerful user benefits unrivalled in the industry: Improved productivity: In-office data processing has been dramatically reduced, and in some cases, eliminated altogether. Users come back to the office with a registered product and can get to work immediately. Additionally, the larger the project or the more scans required, the greater the realized efficiencies, in terms of project cycle time and human resources on site. Enhanced confidence: FARO Focus Scanner users are now able to preview scans/ projects while still in the field, confirm that all of their project requirements have been accounted for while still in the field and make any necessary adjustments in the field in real time.