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Teledyne FLIR Defense Wins $13M Pentagon Contract for Remote CBRN Detection Using Autonomous Drones

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Will integrate enhanced autonomy features and control on SkyRaider drones, plus develop new chemical and radiological sensing payloads to assess toxic threats on the battlefield Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has recently been awarded a $13.3 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to further expand the capabilities of its R80D SkyRaider™ unmanned aerial system to autonomously perform chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance missions. Teledyne FLIR Defense will integrate flight control software that enables the SkyRaider Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to autonomously fly CBRN missions currently performed by soldiers’ hand-carrying detection sensors into hazardous areas. Blending the new technology with SkyRaider’s existing capabilities will allow soldiers to complete these missions without directly controlling the drone – and without exposing themselves to toxic substances. Teledyne FLIR also will design and build prototype chemical and radiological sensor payloads for the R80D SkyRaider, as well as integrate existing detectors in the U.S. Army’s inventory. This effort builds on three years of investment by several joint program offices to develop new and improved UAS capabilities for CBRN missions. “For many good reasons, militaries are shifting their CBRN defense strategy from manned to unmanned platforms,” said Dr. David Cullin, Vice President of Technology and Product Management at Teledyne FLIR Defense, “Employing unmanned air and ground assets to assess risks from weapons of mass destruction is an increasingly sought-after capability. We’ll continue our customers’ important work to enhance situational awareness for mounted and dismounted operations, enabling greater maneuverability on future CBRN-contested battlefields.” “This project also complements our existing portfolio of CBRN sensing drone payloads – the MUVE™ C360, MUVE B330, and MUVE R430 – all of which allow users to remotely detect and identify a broad spectrum of potentially lethal threats,” Cullin added. Both the autonomous SkyRaider and the new sensor payloads will be designed to operate with the command and control user interface for the U.S. Army’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) Stryker platform, for which Teledyne FLIR Defense is the prime systems integrator. For the base contract, Teledyne FLIR will deliver four SkyRaiders and six of each sensor payload, with options to support training, documentation, plus the delivery of additional UAS and payloads. The award was made through the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense; Joint Product Manager for Reconnaissance and Platform Integration (JPdM RPI); and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Sensor Integration on Robotics Platforms Program Office (CSIRP). Initial deliveries are scheduled for fall 2023. The contract period of performance is 33 months, if all options are exercised. Visit us online to learn more about Teledyne FLIR’s multi-faceted Detection solutions.  

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Why Hikvision’s Innovative and Sustainable eDVR Series is a Ground Breaker for DVRs

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Differentiation The eDVR Series is Hikvision’s latest generation of DVRs. Its most distinguishing feature is that it uses eSSD storage. As you know, traditional DVRs use HDD drives, and by contrast, the new Hikvision eDVRs replace the mechanical moving parts of HDDs with eSSD chips. That makes them more stable, more energy efficient, more compact and more cost effective. eSSD Storage Advantage eSSD is a highly compact, super-high performance storage chip that supports advanced software functionality with a high level of reliability. It combines two components – a ‘controller’ and a ‘nand’ – into a single, fully integrated solid-state chip unit. The highly integrated 128-layer 3D-NAND technology not only makes eSSD chips smaller in size, but also improves their memory capacity, heat dissipation, and overall electrical performance. Besides, as SSDs are embedded in the devices, users don’t need to worry about assembly, for the eDVRs arrive ready to use with no additional hard drive installation or assembly required. When it comes to video applications, and DVRs in particular, eSSD reduces the size of the storage chip overall, while also delivering major performance gains. Most special performance gain They are more sustainable than the traditional DVRs. The eDVR Series uses a single eSSD chip instead of HDD, which has multiple moving parts, such as rotating platters, spindles, and the drive actuator and drive head. This means the new eDVRs are much more durable, less vulnerable to falls and shocks, and require far less maintenance than competing solutions – helping to minimize negative environmental impacts. Equally importantly, using eSSD storage with no moving parts means that the new eDVRs use around 45% less energy than traditional DVRs. That saves around 45 Kilowatt-Hours (kWh) electricity per year. With this amount of electricity, a smartphone can be fully charged for 3000 times. In a time of energy shortage and electric price hikes, the energy efficiency of the eDVR can make a difference to the size of a business or a household’s electric bills. To make this product even more eco-friendly, we use cardboard and degradable plastic materials to pack them, abandoning the conventional plastic packages and EPE foams. Innovative Features eDVRs have superior coding efficiency, as they use the ‘scene adaptive bitrate control technology,’ which automatically optimizes encoding for video footage. With this technology, higher ‘bitrates’ are assigned to footage with people or vehicles, providing high-resolution recordings of security events for later use. Likewise, ‘no action’ footage is assigned a much lower bitrate to maximize storage efficiency. Aside from this, the eDVRs are able to support a range of advanced software features including motion detection which is based on Hikvision’s Motion Detection 2.0 technology. This distinguishes human beings and vehicles from other objects, allowing businesses and homeowners to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a security breach. Applications and Scenarios Basically, the use of eSSD storage for the eDVR series means that the devices themselves are far smaller than traditional HDD-powered DVRs. This means that they can be stored and shipped far more easily, and installed literally anywhere, from the top of a desk to a post or behind a cabinet. As well as saving space in this way, the devices are extremely simple to install, with no need for the cables or screws typically used to install HDD devices. This saves time for installers and end users, and significantly accelerates deployment of video-related projects of all types and sizes. You see, these features make them great for both business and residential use. The eDVR Series’ cost-efficiency and simplicity to set up and use makes it accessible to SMB owners and residential users with no particular IT knowledge nor enough time and budget to elaborate a more complex security solution.  

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Hikvision India Launches Next-Gen X-Ray Baggage Scanner with AI-based Intelligent Security Inspection System

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Hikvision India has launched Next Generation X-Ray Baggage Scanner with AI- based intelligent security inspection system in India. It is one of the first X-Ray Baggage Scanners with AI-based intelligent security inspection systems to be introduced in India. The state-of-the-art security inspection system is embedded with integrated functions like intelligent recognition of threat objects, Real time Video Monitoring and variable speed, etc. “We are proud to introduce the latest Hikvision X-Ray Baggage & Parcel Inspection System in India. It is powered by value added features like threat identification, built-in Artificial Intelligence and Real Time Video Monitoring, etc. This newly introduced system is an innovative product offering in the security inspection product segment. We sincerely hope this AI enabled inspection product will add tremendous value to the security inspection across the key verticals,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The key features of Hikvision X-Ray Baggage & Parcel Inspection System are as follows: Threat Identification Identification of advanced material properties such as effective atomic number for accurate material discrimination of organic, inorganic or metal objects based on Standard Colour coding. AI Recognition Intelligent Threat Recognition Technology, a deep learning recognition algorithm with full independent intellectual property rights, which realizes the integration of intelligent recognition algorithm and X-ray imaging software, and achieves better identification of potential threats. Video Linkage The system has an in-built camera with video recorder. It has more channel to show an operator’s video. Reliable Performance and Safety Amazing image quality, double lead curtain design effectively provides extra shielding to minimize radiation leakage. Characteristic Function Speed can be changed according to the scene, supports access to Hik-central, and implement the data upload. Data storage supports local storage, view and playback of the images and alarm information. Login Options Supports login with face and fingerprint authentication. Hikvision X-Ray Baggage & Parcel Inspection System supports detection of prohibited things by deep learning algorithm. It supports detection of 15 kinds of prohibited things, including guns (standard gun, non-standard gun, components), knives (restricted knifes, daily knives, military knives), bottled liquid, battery, umbrella, laptop, cellphone, aerosole can, scissor and lighter. Hikvision X-Ray Baggage & Parcel Inspection System is available in following models as per tunnel size – 500×300, 650×500 and 1000x1000mm.  

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CAPSI Joins Hands with IFPO

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Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO). The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is committed to support and do professional development of protection officers and supervisors through advocacy, promoting training standards, and providing accessible training, education and certification opportunities. It seeks to enhance their professional standing as well as increase and diversify the value of the vital services they provide. IFPO is a US based 30 years old organisation having huge international membership. CAPSI partnership with IFPO will help their security officers enhance their professional knowledge to deal with new security challenges.  Hundreds of security professionals working with corporate are certified by IFPO.  

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Hexagon AB Acquires Qognify

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Qognify, a leading provider of Physical Security and Enterprise Incident Management software solutions, recently announced being acquired by Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. Hexagon acquires Qognify from Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm. Qognify was formed in 2015 when Battery Ventures acquired the physical security division of NICE Systems, thus creating a new brand in the market. In 2018, Qognify acquired OnNet Surveillance Systems Inc. with its brands OnSSI and SeeTec, forming a leading global player in the physical security market. Qognify’s video management (VMS) and incident management (EIM) solutions are used by companies and organizations around the world to mitigate risk and reduce the impact of incidents related to security, safety and operations. Steve Shine, President and CEO at Qognify, highlights the opportunity the acquisition creates for Qognify, “Joining Hexagon gives Qognify the ability to expand its footprint in the area of true enterprise-class physical security solutions – especially in key verticals such as public safety, infrastructure and transportation. Qognify will be able to leverage Hexagon’s geographic reach to address additional markets. The acquisition creates a solid basis for continuous growth and development, from which also existing customers and partners will benefit.” “Hexagon has long been a leader in public safety solutions that deliver situational awareness and insights to emergency services and others – improving operations, minimising risk and saving lives,” said, Hexagon President and CEO Ola Rollén, “Qognify’s solutions are a natural expansion of our public safety portfolio, adding comprehensive and tightly integrated video capabilities that can provide dispatchers, responders and investigators with new levels of intelligence to serve and protect their communities.” “The acquisition also opens up new opportunities for us in real-time monitoring and security – extending our reach into new markets and enabling the cross-sell of complementary Hexagon offerings to Qognify’s customers, like our award-winning Leica BLK Series of reality capture sensors,” continued Rollén, “Additionally, integrating video monitoring capabilities into our enterprise asset management solution will enable customers across diverse industries to further optimise the performance and reliability of their assets.” Qognify will operate as part of Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division. Completion of the transaction (closing) is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Qognify helps safeguarding your world, focusing on the outcomes of customers, who place a premium on physical security. Providing solutions to mitigate risks, increase security and optimize operations, Qognify serves thousands of customers all over the world as a trusted advisor. The comprehensive portfolio of Qognify contains physical security and incident management solutions, which create add value for many sectors including manufacturing companies, transportation authorities, retail chains, banks and other financial institutions, ports and seaports, logistics service providers, schools and universities, correctional facilities, critical infrastructures, and cities. Headquartered in Pearl River, New York, Qognify operates major development hubs in Germany and Israel as well as sales and support offices around the globe. Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping production and people related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon has approximately 23,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 4.3bn EUR. Battery partners with exceptional founders and management teams developing category-defining businesses in markets including software and services, enterprise infrastructure, consumer tech, healthcare IT and industrial technology and life-science tools. Founded in 1983, the firm backs companies at all stages, ranging from seed and early to growth and buyout, and invests globally from offices in Boston, San Francisco, Menlo Park, New York, London and Tel Aviv. Read Also:- Maxxess eFusion Expands Growing Ecosystem of off-the-Shelf Integrations with Digifort VMS  

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Maxxess eFusion Expands Growing Ecosystem of off-the-Shelf Integrations with Digifort VMS

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Powerful suite of video management tools now available to eFusion users Maxxess has extended the ecosystem of integrations available with its eFusion security management platform, with the addition of Digifort’s range of video management software (VMS) options. eFusion, used globally in corporate enterprise, industrial settings, the hospitality sector, and mixed-use developments, is a feature-rich platform that allows seamless off-the-shelf integration of access control with more than 60 leading technologies. These include video surveillance and analytics, facial recognition, fire and building management systems, as well as site specific applications and hardware. eFusion’s modular building block approach and transparent price structure ensures affordability but gives users a level of power and functionality previously only associated with more expensive, customised solutions. Lee Copland Managing Director EMEA, Maxxess “With the addition of Digifort VMS to eFusion’s ecosystem of off-the-shelf integrations, we are making it even easier for customers to mix-and-match world leading security and safety brands, and business-critical technologies, and most importantly, we are continuing to strip-out the complexity from the multiple systems that need to be managed” Seamless integration of previously siloed systems drives operational efficiency by removing the need for operators to continually switch between screens and interfaces, allowing them to focus on priority tasks rather than having to juggle with disparate technologies. With this latest integration, eFusion users can take advantage of the flexible suite of VMS options from Digifort, including DGF Professional, offering unlimited connections and up to 16 user profiles, and DGF Enterprise, recommended for medium and large users who need unlimited tools and functionality including any number of cameras. “The ability to seamlessly integrate video surveillance systems into wider security, safety and building management solutions is increasingly important for users,” said, Tooma Chong, Director, Digifort Global, “Sometimes the strongest solution comes from not one system, but two distinct technologies working together as one. So, it’s great news that Digifort VMS solutions can now be easily adopted by Maxxess customers.”  

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Global Crackdown on Illegal Wildlife and Timber Trade: INTERPOL and World Customs Organization Join Forces

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Thunder Operations enforce the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) A joint INTERPOL – World Customs Organization (WCO) law enforcement operation has seen hundreds of arrests and the disruption of wildlife and timber crime networks globally. Codenamed ‘Thunder 2022,’ the month-long (3-30 October) operation brought together police, customs, financial intelligence units, wildlife and forestry enforcement agencies from 125 countries – the largest number of countries to take part in a Thunder operation since the series started in 2017. Through routine inspections and targeted controls, hundreds of parcels, suitcases, vehicles, boats and cargo transporters were examined, often with the use of sniffer dogs and X-ray scanners. Searches at land and air border checkpoints focused on illegally traded species protected by national legislation or CITES. CITES is an international agreement to ensure that trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. All trade performed in breach of CITES is illegal. Seizures ranged from timber to live animals, as well as animal parts, bushmeat, and derivatives such as clothing, beauty products, food items, traditional medicines and handicrafts. A powerful global alliance Although operational results are still being reported, Operation Thunder 2022 has so far seen almost 2,200 seizures and the identification of 934 suspects, triggering a series of worldwide arrests and investigations linked to illegal trading, processing, exporting and importing of protected wildlife and forestry products. In addition to the identification of 141 companies suspected of engaging in illegal sales, total worldwide seizures of protected animals and plants so far include: Wildlife: 119 big cats and other felines. 34 primates, 136 primate body parts. 25 rhino horns. 9 pangolins, 389kg pangolin scales and derivatives. 750 birds, more than 450 bird parts. With seizures reported in units, or total kg, according to national police practices, results also include: Almost 780kg and 516 pieces elephant ivory, and 27 elephant body parts. 795 reptiles and almost half a tonne reptile parts and derivative products. 4,337 and 2,813kg marine products, including corals, eels and sea cucumbers. 1,190 turtles and tortoises, 1,304 units and 8kg body parts. More than a tonne and 17,081 units other wildlife, parts and derivatives. Plants and timber: 47,28m3 rosewood and 17,163 pieces. Almost 47,000m3 and 6,764 pieces other timber. 710 cacti, 125 and 1,706kg orchids. Almost 3.5 tonnes and 7,815 units other plants. More than five tonnes and 3,945 units plant derivatives. In Southern Africa, Namibian authorities intercepted large amounts of timber before they were smuggled into the region, with Angola arresting a citizen of the Asian region attempting to travel to Asia with rhino horns and ivory ornaments, and Malawi authorities seizing elephant tusks at the home of a man with Asian citizenship. In Asia, Thailand reported several seizures of tortoises from East Africa and hundreds of live reptiles from Europe, whilst Indonesia made two large seizures of timber bound for the Middle East and Asia. India seized some. 1,200 reptiles (iguanas, pythons, monitor lizards and tortoises) declared as ‘ornamental fish’ and packed in cardboard boxes. With Europe a growing destination region for protected wildlife, France intercepted reptiles from Central. Africa hidden in luggage, Germany intercepted tiger skin amulets in a parcel from Asia and the UK seized several ivory pieces after investigating a man selling wildlife on an e-commerce platform. Illustrating the commitment of the American continent to protecting its natural heritage, Costa Rica arrested an individual in possession of hundreds of protected wildlife species and Peru issued an INTERPOL Red Notice against a timber trafficker. Parrots, iguana eggs, coral, crocodile leather products, caviar and shark meat were seized in several US international airports. Several countries reported seizures of garments and accessories made of reptile skins. “Thunder operations are important to global security because timber and wildlife trafficking are not just conservation issues – officers lose their lives every year, livelihoods are destroyed, diseases are spread, governments weakened and entire economies destroyed. This is because the huge financial gains to be made attract serious organized crime and terrorist militants who grease the wheels of crime with heavy doses of corruption,” said INTERPOL Secretary General, Jürgen Stock. “Large scale cross-border operations like Operation Thunder 2022 are as much about putting criminals behind bars as about raising public awareness on what species or products people can or cannot buy, sell, or take from the wild. Global multi-stakeholder cooperation is key to effectively tackling transnational criminal networks, from seizure to arrest to prosecution, as with the data collected, customs administrations can refine their risk management and strategies,” said WCO Secretary General, Kunio Mikuriya. Intelligence-led field operations Customs and police units shared wildlife and timber trafficking intelligence both ahead and during operations, enabling field officers to identify and target trafficking hotspots, with an emphasis on land and airport border points as well as wildlife parks. Known criminals, particularly INTERPOL Red Notice fugitives, were identified ahead of operations, along with companies used to facilitate wildlife and timber crime. Customs and police contribute to conservation efforts by gathering and delivering admissible evidence that supports investigations and prosecutions. Coordinated jointly by the WCO and INTERPOL, with the backing of the CITES Secretariat and the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime, Thunder Operations are funded by the European Commission’s Directorate General for International Partnerships, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and the US Agency for International Development.  

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Interface Shares its Top Restaurant Technology Predictions for 2023

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Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, recently shared its predictions for technology trends that will impact Quick Serve Restaurants (QSRs) in 2023. “We are seeing labor shortages and commodity price increases as catalysts for restaurants to accelerate the adoption of an advanced array of new technology solutions spanning physical security and business intelligence,” said Brian Garavuso, CTO at Interface Systems. The year cameras start to replace alarm systems 2023 could be the year we start to see AI-based cameras replacing the traditional alarm panel. Why have a separate motion sensor and/ or glass break sensor when you can have an AI-based camera that can accurately detect and characterize people or vehicles while providing video verification to a monitoring center? AIbased interactive video monitoring can also eliminate false alarms while providing better intrusion detection with fewer resources deployed on the ground. The parking lot is the new dining room QSRs can’t seem to increase drive-thru capacity fast enough. What was a necessity during the pandemic, has only gained momentum as parking lots are increasingly being turned into massive transaction centers for restaurant chains. For 2023, drive-thru technology, supported by AI, will require more bandwidth to support outdoor apps and extend speed of service beyond a restaurant’s four walls. This will require increased investments in network infrastructure. Some businesses will utilize 5G, while many others will find that 4G LTE will fill the gap. QSRs will invest in a better drive-thru experience QSRs will capitalize on the advancements in AI and data analytics to start generating more insights from security camera video streams to improve the drive-thru experience. With video analytics, restaurants looking to start drive-thru services or those looking to optimize their existing drive-thru services will have access to real-time data and intelligence. Metrics such as speed of service, number of cars served, throughput, and menu items frequently ordered can be easily correlated with marketing campaigns, weather, time of day, and staffing plans to eliminate bottlenecks and deliver faster service. Some video analytics solutions are now capable of recognizing the license plates of repeat customers thereby opening up opportunities to personalize the drive-thru experience. Cloud-based physical security solutions will gain traction The rapid shift to cloud-based physical solutions is a boon for multi-location restaurant chains as the cloud provides a centralized system to control physical devices or sensors such as cameras, intrusion devices, and access control devices from any connected device or smartphone app. When restaurant managers are reassigned to a different location, they are no longer forced to unlearn everything they know about managing security because they are dealing with a completely new set of access codes and devices. Cloud-based security solutions also seamlessly integrate with popular identity management systems and this eliminates any security loophole while reducing IT team overhead in managing system access. 2023 will be the year when asset protection and IT teams will roll out broad-based technology solutions that will make other teams such as marketing, customer service, operations, and human resources critical stakeholders in digital transformation initiatives. Interface Systems is a leading managed services provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises. We improve security, streamline connectivity, optimize operations, and reduce IT costs, maximizing RoI for the nation’s top brands.  

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Genetec Predicts Physical Security Industry Trends for 2023

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Genetec Inc., a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. Labor shortages drive demand for unified security solutions In the Genetec 2022 State of Physical Security Report, 50% of respondents said their physical security team experienced human resource challenges last year. For 2023, security leaders are re-evaluating their technology stack seeking solutions that help streamline tasks, automate processes, and enhance team efficiency. Unifying video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition, communications technology, and other valuable functions can make an operator’s job easier and reduce costs and training. Built-in analytics or decision support features can further streamline operations. Modernizing access control will be a top priority The report also showed that 67% of organizations are planning to invest in access control system (ACS) modernization in 2023, putting it at the top of the physical security tech investment list. Modern ACS include built-in cyber defenses and health monitoring tools, and higher levels of automation. Upgrading to a modern, open ACS will help organizations eliminate the weak points of legacy systems and better defend against cybersecurity threats, as well as enable new capabilities like mobile credentials, biometrics, and cloud-connected controllers and services, to implement over time. Hybrid-cloud deployments will drive demand for cloud-connected appliances Hybrid-cloud deployments are gaining traction, with some organizations opting to conserve security devices and infrastructure investments that are not cloud-ready, and others having bandwidth limitations or the need to keep some data processing and storage on site. As businesses rationalize costs, concerns, and approach to cloud migration, we can expect an increase in demand for ready-to-deploy hybrid-cloud appliances. This infrastructure will support edge-computing workloads and make existing devices cloud-compatible, and help centralize access to systems and data across many sites. Improving cybersecurity continues to be a top concern Research by Genetec shows that 36% of IT and security professionals are looking to invest in cybersecurity-related tools to improve physical security in 2023. While a more holistic, automated approach to defending against threats will take precedence, so too will proactive security architecture planning and procurement. These measures may include: Replacing legacy equipment before succumbing to end-point failures to better mitigate risks. Using intelligent maintenance tracking tools and metrics to improve forecasting. Relying on external expertise to adapt security architecture planning as supply chain lags. Standardizing on solutions built with cybersecurity and privacy in mind to enhance resilience across the partner ecosystem. This take-charge mindset will help organizations better defend against cyberattacks and become an essential factor in preserving business resilience and continuity. Other notable trends Genetec anticipates impacting the industry in 2023 are the extraction of physical security data pushing digital transformation forward, growing collaboration and convergence of IT and physical security teams, and the continuation of remote work driving increased need for space utilization data. These predictions are informed by a Genetec report including insights from 3,700 security leaders worldwide, and the company’s visibility as the industry’s top provider of video management systems and fastest-growing and global #2 provider of access control systems (ACS), per global research analyst organization Omdia.  

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Futurex Unveils Top Enterprise Data Security Predictions for 2023

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Futurex, a company in enterprise-class data security solutions, unveiled its top data security predictions for 2023 and beyond. The predictions investigate emerging trends in cryptography that lie at the heart of network protection innovations and developing issues as more devices and infrastructure connect to the web. “The demand for data security solutions is at an all-time high. Never before has the world seen the large-scale deployment of these solutions across enterprises,” said Adam Cason, Vice President, Global and Strategic Alliances at Futurex, “With the evolving data security landscape, there is a critical need for solution providers to produce breakthrough innovations that meet the cybersecurity needs of clients and allow them to focus on their key business. This requires an understanding of what has changed, followed by a review of how to respond to that change.” The top data security predictions for 2023 and beyond are: Cloud adoption to increase An organization seeking to migrate its workloads to the cloud has to find a cloud service provider that meets their cryptographic requirements and complies with data localization policy. However, not many cloud services have met these criteria. This partially explains India’s historical rate of cloud adoption, which sees larger organizations migrate slower and less often compared with smaller organizations like fintechs. This is starting to change, however. With organizations like Futurex establishing data centers in India and providing comprehensive cryptographic services through their cloud platforms, organizations of all sizes are being presented with better options for migrating to the cloud and staying compliant. Remote key loading (RKL): a sought-after use case Point of sale (POS) solutions, such as those used by merchants to process customer payments, are secured with encryption keys. However, these keys must be exchanged with centralized servers on a regular basis in order to protect against cyberattacks. As a result, remote key loading (RKL) is becoming popular among organizations that develop and deploy POS solutions. RKL is powered by general-purpose HSMs that encrypt and manage keys, meaning there is likely to be more demand for these solutions. Fintech market growth India is already a major hub for payment processing, but its financial technology (fintech) market is growing fast as well. There are currently thousands of fintechs operating in India, with around 100 having reached a valuation of $1 billion USD without being listed on Indian stock exchanges. As cloud solutions continue to gain traction within India, it will be easier for fintech startups to get their products to market in shorter time frames, and for established fintechs to expand their service offerings. General-purpose encryption demand Many payments and communications organizations in India are familiar with general-purpose cryptography, as it is often used to issue digital signatures to authenticate messages and data. Futurex sees a rising demand for other general-purpose cryptographic use cases as well. One example is in the field of the internet of things (IoT). IoT solutions around the world are on the rise, and so are cyberattacks against IoT devices. In response, organizations are deploying digital signing operations to authenticate IoT devices and prevent network attacks. Another example is tokenization, where sensitive data is substituted for randomized strings to make it unreadable in the event of a breach. This relates to a general trend toward better database security. Centralized cryptographic services groups for encryption and key management By 2023, more organizations will move towards centralized cryptographic services groups that handle all encryption and key-management needs. Currently, they split these functions across business units, geographies, or applications. A centralized cryptographic services group will lead to improved efficiency and enhanced agility, facilitating the deployment of cryptography in more areas of the organization. Complex infrastructure and compliant ways to secure data stored in the cloud Post-pandemic, most companies are moving on-premise services into public, private, or hybrid clouds. This shift, however, poses new data security challenges and requires enhancement and protection of processes around services that moved to the cloud, supported by a complex infrastructure and compliance best practices. For example, document management may get changed and improved via encryption. Information stored in the databases will need to be encrypted instead of just being stored in cloud buckets. There is a need for an extra layer of protection to meet new challenges in addition to the mechanisms cloud services offer. Hardening of encryption to stay one step ahead of threats Encryption is evolving. Globally, there are entities such as NIST (for general purposes) and PCI (for financial services), among others, that indicate the best way organizations need to handle information that contains sensitive data. These guidelines include a transaction, private document, invoice, or anything that involves money or information risk. With the growing information risk, the trend in encryption will be to harden as much as possible so that the hackers do not catch up with algorithms and find an easy way to decrypt what is encrypted. Encryption to become a must for all the markets Today, it is not enough to pass PCI or local government audits. With all new services moving to the cloud, encryption should move from an option to a must-have capability. The guidance applies to not only tier-1 enterprises but also every single business involved in handling information, money, data, or whatever needs to be protected. Futurex is trusted by central banks, fintech organizations, government bodies and enterprises for protecting sensitive information like identities and Personal Identifiable Information (PII) through processes like PIN security, card acquiring, issuance, tokenization, eKYC and encryption of confidential information. The company in its endeavor to safeguard sensitive information works with CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, among others to identify and interpret the most significant data security trends that are likely to unfold in the future and make impacts across sectors in the economy and the society at large. As Futurex has expanded its operations in the APAC region, it has had the unique opportunity to observe market conditions and emerging trends from the ground floor. In its effort to serve the needs of customers throughout South Asia, Futurex has partnered…

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