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A network of 200 IDIS cameras supporting ANPR image analysis software from 4Sight has been deployed to improve traffic management in the UK West Midlands region. Supporting efficient highways management and contributing to economic growth. The solution enables detailed analysis of traffic flows, helping to minimise congestion, reduce journey times, and improve safety. Systems integrator Total Integrated Solutions provided Transport for West Midlands with an innovative solution combining high performance specialist IDIS 3MP DC-B3303X cameras seamlessly integrated with 4Sight’s self-configuring adaptive appearance modelling software. The superior light handling performance of the IDIS cameras is optimised by the 4Sight software, ensuring reliable, automatic compensation for extreme variations in light levels. The tech combination delivers exceptional performance, with each camera capable of covering up to four lanes of bi-directional traffic with no lane overlap. Independent comparative testing has shown the solution to be ten times more accurate than conventional systems. The 4Sight and IDIS technology was chosen for the ‘Keep West Midland Moving’ initiative because of its high accuracy, and outstanding value, with low total cost of ownership (TCO). The existing infrastructure was leveraged to mount the cameras, reducing costs, and eliminating the need for disruptive civil works. IDIS’s true plug-and-play technology and 4Sight’s simple configuration ensured a fast and smooth deployment. Delivering superior image capture performance even with vehicles travelling above 70 miles per hour, the 3MP IDIS cameras are price competitive choice compared with UHD alternative solutions. The existing computing infrastructure at the Birmingham monitoring centre was seamlessly integrated with the IDIS and 4Sight solution, and looking ahead open architecture ensures future-proofing and system scalability. Now, with more than half of the network fully operational, around three million data points are being generated daily, allowing real-time analysis of traffic flows, resulting in faster response to emergencies, obstructions, and congestion build-up. With an accurate real-time overview across eleven key routes, traffic management teams can intervene rapidly if an incident occurs, to keep roads clear and reduce disruption to businesses and individuals. “The ability to use a single camera to cover up to four lanes of bi-directional traffic and still maintain accurate reading was important to us as it allows us to utilise existing street furniture, simplifies maintenance and reduces cost,” said Mark Babington, Head of Safety, Security and Emergency Planning, Transport for West Midlands. “This project is making a significant and positive contribution to the economy of the West Midlands,” said Reiss Spear, Sales Manager, IDIS Europe, “4Sight is a trusted IDIS technology partner, and we are pleased to work with them to deliver this ground-breaking ANPR solution.”  

The Customer Located in the extreme eastern part of India, the second largest city of Nagaland boasts a resident population of almost 100,000 and spans 20 square kilometres. It is at an elevation of 1444 metres with majorly mountainous terrain. The city is constantly expanding, with more and more people migrating to this city for better work opportunities and standard of living. Moreover, it is a popular tourist destination of Nagaland with museums, cathedral churches, botanical gardens to name a few. Therefore, tourism also plays an important role in the city’s economy. Well-known as ‘hill town in the middle of Naga Hills,’ the city was selected to be part of Smart Cities Mission, an innovative initiative by the Government of India to build thriving cities and improve the quality of life of citizens. The city was amongst the only two North East cities – along with Agartala – to have qualified in the top 66 Cities selected for the second stage of the project. The Challenge With city’s expansion and modernization, there was an imperative need to put in place robust security measures. The city felt the need for a surveillance solution to empower decision-makers and enforce law and order more effectively. Along with security, in the first phase of the project, the city stakeholders also wanted to ensure proper traffic management without causing any disruption to the day-today activities of the citizens. Moreover, the city is becoming a hot spot for tourists and the need for effective monitoring of the key locations, prevent crime and ensure citizen and tourist well-being became very important. The Solution An extensive survey of the city was carried out to find out the key security issues being faced by city administration and identify sensitive places that need surveillance attention. In its mission to become a smart city, the officials were looking for an intelligent surveillance solution that is intuitive, future-ready and scalable. It was especially critical to choose a solution that could keep up with the city’s expansion and growth. The administration was keen to have an open platform that would help them add more capabilities and applications over time. With these goals in mind, Videonetics designed a bespoke and modular AI powered unified solution based on its Intelligent VMS and Video Analytics for the city. Automating surveillance of strategic locations After a thorough analysis, the city decided to deploy 100+ cameras, including PTZ and box cameras, at 90 strategically identified locations, which are being managed by state-of-the-art Videonetics Intelligent VMS. These cameras have been placed at planned and sensitive areas such as important traffic junctions, city roads, outside government offices, exit and entrance of the city, common grounds, near crowded marketplaces, helipad, and more. Videonetics Intelligent VMS allows administration to ensure comprehensive round-the-clock monitoring of the city infrastructure and proactively detect and address any developing problem. The smart and user-friendly navigation of Intelligent VMS enables city operators to easily monitor and analyse live and recorded videos simultaneously in the same interface. This feature is particularly helpful while supporting the law enforcement agencies quickly leading to rapid resolution of the problem. With its multi-layer sitemap interface, operators can quickly select cameras from the pool, helps in keeping bird eye view of camera distribution across the city. Accelerating the response time with AI powered Video Analytics By deploying Videonetics AI enabled video analytics as part of the solution, the decision makers receive alert on live video feeds, that has drastically reduced the amount of time it takes to understand the potential level of threat and enhanced monitoring of restricted-access areas. Therefore, they selected key analytics for some of the sensitive places, in the first phase of project. Loitering detection, crowd formation detection and intrusion detection are installed at local markets, roads, government premises and so on. When an alert is triggered, the operators can quickly assess the threat level, monitor it closely and react accordingly. During the survey, some of the traffic junctions were identified where Videonetics deployed wrong way parking as part of unified solution. The wrong way parking was required to detect vehicles if it moves in the wrong direction on a road and send alert to authorities for further action. Videonetics integrated framework for Intelligent VMS and video analytics is designed to be investigation-friendly allowing the city authorities to ensure quick and improved resolution of incidents. Effective traffic management The city has been witnessing a dramatic increase in the number of vehicles, thus making it imperative for the authorities to put in place an effective traffic management system. With high-functioning cameras deployed at strategic junctions, city roads and highways, officials can view real-time traffic information via Videonetics unified software interface. Whether it is traffic jams, wrong-way parking or accidents, the solution is helping them monitor and detect issues in real-time and respond to changing traffic conditions effectively. Centralized view of the city With Videonetics unified solution, city officials can efficiently keep 24×7 watchful eye on the city, from the Integrated Command & Control Center. Hence, empowering them to stay abreast of every movement/ activity, facilitating law & order, traffic management, municipal operations and providing wealth of data intelligence under one roof. The Impact The smart city project is proving to be a great success, delivering tremendous impact in a short amount of time since deployment. Videonetics unified solution quickly became a valuable resource for law enforcement and traffic police. From setup to usability, the solution has made it possible for the city to be proactive about keeping physical security round-the-clock. With in-depth knowledge of traffic movement and real-time alerts, the traffic police take swift action if there are any reports of congestion or unwanted vehicles. Moreover, citizens are able to travel effortlessly without getting stuck in annoying traffic jams. With AI powered video analytics, operators are keeping person or object of interest in check, diffusing crowd formations in a timely manner, preventing crimes, facilitating faster investigations and much more. It is thus making the city safer for citizens and elevating their…

Background In its efforts to expand into vertical markets, Delta Electronics commissioned global leading IP surveillance provider, VIVOTEK, to create a comprehensive smart IP surveillance solution for its new Chungli Plant in Taiwan. Using a series of network cameras centrally managed by an online image management system and processed using AI-based image analysis software, the solution can issue instantaneous in-plant alerts while providing images of targeted areas in real-time, allowing for rapid response and ensuring an ideal work environment. VIVOTEK’s smart IP surveillance solution not only creates a safer workplace but also dramatically Enhances operation efficiency. Its real-time visualization of the target scope once again demonstrates VIVOTEK’s superiority in soft and hard power integration. Challenge To alleviate inter-building, inter-floor, and inter-site surveillance pain points, VIVOTEK designed a custom smart IP surveillance solution for Chungli Plant targeting six major areas – production line, logistics area, storage area, exterior wall, access points, and management center. The network cameras are centrally managed by an image management system, allowing for instant alerts in various situations, including fires, equipment abnormalities, items left on the operating floor, intrusion, and perimeter breach. The solution can also be linked to access control systems or other systems to fortify plant security, achieve LPR, or effectively manage traffic access and schedules. Footage can then be relayed back to the management center to identify and manage key data for decision-making or improving operational efficiency. Solution Over 150 VIVOTEK smart IP surveillance cameras were installed in Chungli Plant. Of which, roughly 100 were FD8166A-N indoor dome cameras, and over 50 were IB9367-H, IB9367-HT, and IB9367- EHT-v2 bullet cameras and IB9387-LPR cameras. Moreover, the VAST 2 IP video management platform was adopted to integrate VIVOTEK’s LPR Solution, Cybersecurity Management Solution, Smart VCA, and Smart Search, thereby achieving full digital transmission and system integration and bringing synergy to plant management. Result Since joining Delta, VIVOTEK has collaborated closely with its building automation business group. Delta is committed to providing complete smart building solutions, while VIVOTEK focuses on pushing the boundaries of security and applying AI, edge computing, and IoT technologies to IP surveillance equipment to achieve real-time streaming of digital data, merge physical buildings and virtual spaces, and create a mutually-beneficial smart building ecosystem. Delta’s Chungli Plant, which was completed last year, is a testament to the successful integration of Delta’s smart building framework and VIVOTEK’s security solutions. Delta’s BIM-based iBMS, winner of the 2021 AutoDesk BIM+ Innovative Application Award, links VIVOTEK’s security solutions to building electromechanical, air-conditioning, and lighting systems to greatly enhance smart monitoring and operation/maintenance efficiency.  

Intelligent solutions are proving technology is indispensable for people safety in city life. In such places as Copenhagen, Stockholm and Denver, integrated systems raise the quality of living through reduced crime and safer transportation. In Poland, Katowice has one of the most advanced and flexible systems. In this capital city, Milestone’s video management platform centralizes monitoring, increasing security and coordinating services. Challenge: Help to scale out operations, add AI The first video cameras were installed in Katowice in 2001, when the city invested in 16 analog devices installed in the city center, sending the images to the Municipal Police Headquarters. This was the first step to building a video monitoring system to guard against dangerous events. The vision grew for new investments as a smart city, which became the KISMiA project – Katowice Intelligent Monitoring and Analysis System. By 2021, around 300 cameras spread across 160+ km2 of the city. Katowice chose an open design video platform to be able to expand the network over time. “Adding more cameras made us think how to more effectively operate using artificial intelligence. The monitoring center established in 2017 covered locations in the city center and other districts, as well as 16 family activity zones. Additionally, 10 road traffic supervision points were launched. The system can be expanded to more than 1,000 cameras” Miroslaw Cygan Head of the Crisis Management Dept. of the City Hall, KISMiA Project Coordinator When the KISMiA project was born, a fiber optic network was created connecting all city centers and many points of the city. The goals were to improve the effectiveness of the monitoring operators and city services with better coordination. The integrated system gave clearer orientation on incidents and more efficient cooperation of security support. The system was fully implemented in 2017, and now can expand monitoring in new areas, such as Park-andRide transfer centers. Solution: A 21st Century Data Center Implementing this system was possible thanks to several components. IBM’s Intelligent Operations Center software was used as an operational support module, and IBM Intelligent Video Analytics as a recorded image analysis module. The video material is handled with the Milestone XProtect Corporate video management platform to register, store, share video material and smoothly manage the cameras. “KISMiA is unique in the country, in that the system was created with the future in mind. The construction of the fiber optic network with flexible monitoring points and a unified data center was aiming for the top. Katowice has a project engineer who is technologically certified and supported by Milestone Systems. This makes it easier to develop a city strategy for years to come” Marcin Palka Dept of IT and Crisis Management The system is defined for the types of threat situations, and immediately alerts an operator. This cuts short the time it takes to respond for services or voice communications at the scene. This includes among other things: Person lying down. Left object. Animals in family activity zones (playgrounds, parks, barbecue areas etc). Crowds gathering in public spaces (critical during pandemics). Vehicle collisions. Parking in prohibited places. Driving against the traffic directional flow. Damage caused by wind or flooding. Result: Controlling danger in parks or on roads Threatening situations are detected, and operators can determine how to address an incident. An undesirable object or movement may appear in a park at dusk, for example. If it is a wild boar, the reaction will be different than dealing with people who are there after dark. Such places are also equipped with loudspeakers, which are useful if vandals invade the area. The operator’s voice deters them, and often more intervention is not necessary. “Katowice is a city of innovative solutions and implementation of new technologies; we are becoming more and more smart city in many areas. We were the first in Poland to create this intelligent video monitoring system on this scale. Undoubtedly, the modern solutions of Milestone XProtect Corporate contribute to increasing the level of security in Katowice” Marcin Krupa Mayor of Katowice The system also supports traffic control in the city. LPR (License Plate Recognition) gateways show the flow of traffic and help detect such things as runaway or stolen vehicles. The operator can also tell relevant services which direction a wayward car is going.  

Rekor Systems, Inc., a global AI technology company with a mission to provide insights that build safer, smarter, and more efficient cities around the world through intelligent infrastructure, recently announced that the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) will deploy the Company’s Rekor One™ platform in support of a pilot project to analyze traffic patterns and provide analytics within the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The 1,200-acre former military base has been redeveloped into a thriving, mixed-use campus led by PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation and master developer of the historic shipyard. “Rekor One is an ideal choice for this pilot project since it’s purpose built to deliver not just data, but core insights for all pillars of a truly smart city,” said Robert A. Berman, CEO, Rekor, “Rekor One allows sensors around the area to capture data from vehicle traffic. Appropriate real time and historical subsets of that data can then be shared securely with authorized people within multiple departments and agencies to support their individual missions – from public safety and transportation to emissions reductions and insurance compliance. We are excited to be working with a forward-minded organization like PIDC to help them achieve their goals for the benefit of the Navy Yard community.” PIDC is also working with citizens, stakeholders, and planning experts to shape the future of the Navy Yard as part of its connected community initiative. This effort has a mission to support new development while making the area more connected and resilient. Rekor will deploy its own network of traffic sensors to obtain real-time data about vehicles. The six-month pilot will capture anonymized data on vehicle counts, smog scores of passenger vehicles and trucks on the roadway, and electric vehicle use, among other information and provide PIDC with actionable insights to meet future goals at the Navy Yard. The Rekor One pilot project will kick off in the first quarter of 2022.  

Nedap the global player in RFID solutions, recently announced that Carter’s, Inc., the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel and related products exclusively for babies and young children, has selected Nedap’s iD Cloud platform for its U.S. retail store RFID technology needs. The objective is to improve overall inventory accuracy leading to Omnichannel sales growth, increased sell-throughs, and operational efficiencies. The roll-out to all stores in the United States was completed in August 2021. Nedap iD Cloud is the only scalable enterprise platform that gathers all EPC inventory data and its unique item lifespan history into one place to create perfect inventory visibility throughout retail supply chains with the use of RFID technology. Knowing exactly which products flow through the supply chain is crucial in improving product availability, while keeping prices and costs low. This leads to less markdowns, less waste, and higher profitability. This also provides the foundation for Omnichannel concepts such as BOPIS (Click & Collect) and Ship-from-Store. As customer shopping shifts to Omnichannel, the accuracy of store inventory becomes increasingly important. “With RFID, we can offer a broader assortment of inventory available to our customers opting for in-store or curbside pickup. In addition to improving the customer experience, better inventory management through RFID is an important tool to deliver increased profitability in our retail business,” explained Andrew Tashiro, Senior Director of Omnichannel at Carter’s. After market research comparing various software vendors, Nedap iD Cloud was selected. “The ability to host our data here in the U.S. and to be supported locally was essential for our deployment. Ultimately, the scalability of the platform which allowed us to easily connect existing systems and quickly access accurate inventory data drove the decision to choose Nedap iD Cloud,” said Tashiro. Having customized support from the team at Nedap was key in executing a smooth implementation that allowed Carter’s to complete the deployment to more than 750 stores in three months. Working with a support team that took the time to develop a deep understanding of Carter’s unique needs and goals was critical. Ailen Li, Director of iD Cloud Platform, North America at Nedap comments, “We’re really excited to work with such an iconic brand. Founded in 1865, Carter’s has an even stronger legacy than our company as Nedap has been around since 1929. To stay relevant over the course of so many decades requires a long-term strategy, but you must also be able to innovate as needed to meet the needs of modern consumers in our everyday reality. With such deep roots, there is a lot of synergy between both companies and that has made a solid starting point for building a successful partnership”.  

The ODM Educational Group is an emerging education conglomerate headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is founded by Dr. Satyabrata Minaketan. The ODM Educational Group houses multiple institutions like ODM Public School, K-12 CBSE affiliated school, ODM Kids World, a pre-school chain, ODM School of Advanced Learning, test prep institute, Institute of Human Excellence, a skill development academy, Astral Institute of Management, a B-School affiliated to AICTE, and DIGICHAMPS, an e-learning venture. The ODM Educational Group was formally established in the year 2003; however, ODM Public School, its constituent unit, was established way back in 1989. ODM Public School saw its humble beginning with one rented room and five students and a meagre 10 rupees as tuition fees in 1989. ODM Public School then moved to a small campus in Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, and grew every year by leaps and bounds. Over the span of 30 years, the ODM Educational Group has branched into imparting Education from KG to PG. Education Security Challenges ODM Educational Group’s management wanted to prioritize security by deploying the best-in-class products and solutions in and around every educational institution run by them. The impeccable clarity, backed by security awareness and technology savvy management team had their wish list ready to counter the day to day security challenges faced by their staff and students. “We had identified the security challenges faced by the ODM Educational Group’s institutions. We were looking for a mission critical physical security system that can serve our objective proactively. The brief was very clear from the day one – security, compliance, end-to end solutions and best practices. It was a clear instruction from the management to get the best products and cloud based solutions with zero downtime and system redundancy,” said Swoyan Satyendu, Chief Operating Officer (COO), ODM Educational Foundation. He further added, “Earlier we were not able to know exactly which video security camera is not working properly. Now with facility of remote monitoring and system health check, we were very focused on a zero downtime concept for video security systems as it is quite unprofessional to find a particular video security camera was not working while a particular incident happened in the educational campus. The Hikvision video security systems are meant for real time monitoring and proactive mitigation of risks before the security incidents. A site without security service interruption is now possible due to technology enhancement. To achieve such mission critical goals, redundancy becomes a critical requirement at every level of security infrastructure.” Technology innovations The ODM Educational Group’s management was looking for technology innovations to get solution requirements fulfilled. There was a consensus on having a versatile vendor with multiple systems, technology capability and service support. They were averse to having multiple vendors for their security requirements. Hikvision India Team and SI partner gave an impressive demonstration to ODM’s IT team. Hikvision India team offered a robust solution to address the critical requirements, the effectiveness of the solution for operational safety and security was unmatched. Since education sector is not a profit making sector affordability and sustainability were critical factors. Perfect solution and seamless integration Many advanced security systems were tested, checked and installed as per the plan designed by security experts and consultants in the ODM Group’s various institutions and campuses. Approximately 800 video security cameras and 150 access control terminals were installed, while the installation and integration process is still going on, the final count of video security cameras and access control terminal may be much more. There are three phases in the ODM Educational Group Project. The key installation included video security cameras, CVR, access control terminals, Hik-central video management software and interactive display board, broadcasting and learning system. Hikvision’s interactive display boards and learning and broadcasting system are being installed in ODM Group of institutions. The seamless integration of these solutions was done to ensure students, faculty and staff should be safe and secure. The most important thing in ODM Educational Group’s project was to provide the right solutions through smart integration and management of physical security systems. Providing security to our students and staff is our core responsibility, it is all about making life easier in campuses. Enhancing efficiency The ODM Educational Group’s association with Hikvision’s myriad systems and solutions helped to create a win-win experience. “The group’s management had observed that it is possible to derive tangible benefits out of physical security systems. These access control terminals restrict the entry of unauthorised persons,” said Swoyan Satyendu. He further added, “Learning and broadcasting solution is helpful to teachers, students and the school management. All these video security systems, access control terminals and interactive display boards and learning and broadcasting systems helped enhance the student experience in our campuses.” Advantages The overall productivity and time management has improved due to access control terminals. It also helped in identifying and restricting the unauthorized visitors to the campus. “We are glad that the advanced security solutions provided by Hikvision India, added value to ODM Group’s objective of imparting education in a secure environment. These solutions have worked very well for our requirements. We have got an agile service support from the Hikvision’s service support team and local partners. We are relishing the peace of mind provided by the value added security system by Hikvision. Their products and solutions are truly value for money. We are thankful to the Hikvision India for delivering quality products and excellent service,” said Swoyan Satyendu. With help of Hikvision’s advanced security systems, ODM Educational Group is ensuring a secure environment for its students and staff.  

The background The state of Andhra Pradesh in the southern India is the country’s seventh-largest state by area and the tenth most populous state with more than 55 million inhabitants. It is also one of the most technology-forward states that has conceptualised and implemented a state-of-the-art Real-Time Governance (RTG) Center that brings all state departments on to one platform. This initiative leverages technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning (DL), machine learning (ML), big data, Internet of Things (IoT), and more, to ensure governance goes to the last mile. The RTG Center, a marriage of technology and administration, aims to transform the lives of the state’s citizens by making accessible, accurate and swift administrative services, resolving grievances quickly, and bringing transparency and accountability to various government schemes and services. It also strives to protect and safeguard people with 24×7 monitoring of incidents, climatic events, law & order violations, anomalies, and so on and taking swift action to save lives. The challenge The sheer size of the state, spanning over 162,970 square kilometres, spells a security challenge. Moreover, as it experienced rapid economic growth with more and more people flocking to the cities, infrastructure expanding and lakhs of visitors coming for religious tourism, there was an imperative need to have robust security measures in place. The government was looking for a ‘proactive’ surveillance system that could ensure effective monitoring of all the key areas in the 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh from the RTG Command and control center. It wanted an intelligent solution that could provide real-time monitoring of public law and order, facilitate road traffic safety, prevent crime, improve urban amenities, and enhance the overall ‘happiness living index’ of the state. An intelligent, state-of-the-art and future-proof, Videonetics Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) fulfilled all their needs and more. The solution After rigorous evaluation, Government of Andhra Pradesh selected Videonetics as the technology partner for this project. Videonetics designed a solution based on its AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) encompassing Intelligent VMS, Intelligent Video Analytics, Intelligent Traffic Management System, Integrated e-Challan/ ticket Management System and Facial Recognition System. Collaborative surveillance of 13 districts with faster action Today, over 14,000 IP cameras are deployed in 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh, which are being managed by Videonetics Intelligent VMS. These cameras are strategically installed securing major entry and exit points of the city, places of importance, locations of public gatherings, police HQ, bus, and railway stations etc. To monitor urban operations round-the-clock, Intelligent VMS provides continuous viewing and recordings of these cameras, in a user-friendly interface. Authorities are equipped to instantly playback video directly from the live feeds during an emergency and handle investigation. For proactive surveillance, Intelligent Video Analytics have been deployed at vulnerable spots so that operators can quickly respond to any incident from petty theft to more serious offenses. With intelligent video analytics algorithms, the system detects situations of crowd gathering, parking violations, anomalies related to people behaviour in a single unified interface of Videonetics Intelligent VMS. Improved traffic management and road safety Road safety being paramount for the state of Andhra Pradesh, Videonetics deployed its Intelligent Traffic Management System across more than 680 junctions of the region. The bespoke system comprised Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), powered with Red Light Violation Detection (RLVD) & Speed Violation Detection (SVD). In addition to the intersections, the ANPR solution has been integrated with IP cameras at entry-exit points in tourist spots and other places, helping law enforcement to identify non-standardised/ duplicate licence plates, blacklisted and stolen vehicles, and much more. This system is designed to help law enforcement monitor traffic round the clock, as well as record traffic violations in real-time. Videonetics Integrated e-Challan Management Software (ICMS) has been integrated with regional vehicle database to generate e-challan along with incident evidence and violator’s address – all in a transparent manner and with the audit trail of all transactions with evidence. With the help of ICMS, traffic personnel can easily maintain record of all payments, both received and pending. “We are proud to partner with Videonetics for this project. Its innovative unified video computing platform is proving to be a game-changer for government entities and businesses alike. This comprehensive solution has the power to help them make the most of their visual data, ensure security and governance, as well as build scalability to become future-proof” MVS. Subba Raju Chairman of MATRIX Security & Surveillance Pvt. Ltd. Highest precision, real-time face recognition to prevent and solve crimes As part of a unified solution, leading-edge facial recognition software has been deployed at nearly 1000 public places and government institutions in the state. This software instantly detects, tracks, recognises and analyses people in live video streams and compares with a database of wanted or criminal individuals. If there is a match, it notifies law enforcement instantaneously. The facial recognition software has been integrated with Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and many other databases to perform matching of the suspect in both live as well as in an offline manner. Enhanced District and State level situational awareness Combining Intelligent VMS, Video Analytics, ITMS and FRS into the unified interface empowers district management officials and traffic police to view real-time alerts, manage them, and respond to them swiftly, from the Command & Control Centre (ICCC). These 13 districts are well-connected to the RTG State Centre, situated in Amaravati city. Today stakeholders have visibility on ‘what’s happening’ across these districts from traffic control to citizen security. The result Asia’s biggest, Real-time Governance State Center became an exemplary project, for various countries. One of the most significant impacts of the Videonetics UVCP™ has been enhanced situational awareness at the district and state levels. From traffic violations, petty thefts, major crimes to issues of national security, Videonetics unified solution is helping the government departments stay on the pulse of what is happening across the 13 districts of the state. Andhra Pradesh has also been successful in making…

Located not far from Belgrade are several large power stations producing around half of Serbia’s electricity requirements. The operators of the facilities have relied on safety solutions from Securiton for many years. As a result, the fire detection and alarm system in the largest of the four power stations has now been brought up to the latest standards. The TENT power station, named after the inventor Nikola Tesla, is a coal-fired power station complex in Serbia. The complex consists of two large power stations, Nikola Tesla A and B, located close to Obrenovac on the Sava river, some 40km upstream from Belgrade, and two smaller, more remote power plants, Kolubara A and Morava. The complex is by far the largest generator of electricity in Serbia and produces around half of Serbia’s demand. The fuel used is lignite, which is transported by rail from the opencast mining areas in the Kolubara basin. For many years now, the complex has been equipped with fire alarm and detection systems from Securiton. Thanks to the reliability and professional service and support provided by Securiton d.o.o. in Belgrade, TENT’s management recently again selected Securiton d.o.o. as the supplier for additional fire detection and extinguishing systems for the exhaust gas desulphurisation systems on four blocks (A3-A6).  

Healthcare requires data protection and cybersecurity tools and measures as much as any other sector. We already know the ways in which hospitals can safeguard their devices and daily operations against the attacks orchestrated by cybercriminals. However, cybersecurity does not have to exclusively involve high-cost solutions all the time. Organisations involved in healthcare can opt for certain low-cost data security solutions – tools, applications, or measures – to prevent breaches, as well as other kinds of cyber threats. Social media safety training Social media is an inescapable part of our culture now. So, naturally, most employees in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare centres will have their own online accounts on one or more popular social media platforms. Safety training must be provided to such employees so that they are aware of the data security issues that can stem from social media applications. For example, hackers may be able to know the email ID of an individual from their social media profile. This ID can then be used to break into the person’s work emails or other organisation files and databases. Simple measures like not sharing login details of one’s social media account with anybody, and selecting a strong password, can reduce the chances of falling prey to such threats. Virtual Private Network VPNs are low-cost and highly efficient cybersecurity tools that force internet traffic travelling from or to a device to flow through an encrypted pathway via an intermediary server so that any external, unauthorised entity is unable to intercept and access the data present in it. Any such entity would be unable to track your organisation’s digital communication or other online activities without proper authorisation. In a field as privacy-oriented as healthcare, a VPN can be an invaluable tool. Most importantly, VPNs are reasonably priced to buy and run. Healthcare bodies can also use the professional services and reasonably priced data security products for the purpose. Also Read:- Ensuring Endpoint Datat: Security for Remote Devices