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New Range of Smoke and Gas Detectors and 12 Zone Wired Intrusion Alarm System Launched Hikvision India participated in the Security and Fire Expo (SAFE) South India (5-6 July, 2023) in Chennai to premiere the latest products and bespoke vertical solutions. The SAFE South India was inaugurated by the lamp lighting ceremony at Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai. The SAFE South India brought together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, industry experts and key government officials on a single platform from the Indian and the international industries. The keynote address was given by John Paul Manickam, Chair, OSAC Chennai Chapter. On the show floor of SAFE South India, Hikvision India has introduced its new range of Smoke and Gas Detectors and 12 Zone Wired Intrusion Alarm System. The trending transformative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and IoT Security Tech were on the display along with the products for the visitors. While speaking about the SAFE South India experience, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are honoured to be an integral part of the SAFE South India 2023. We are here to share the latest products and trending technologies with end-users and security professionals. The SAFE South India is very special due to our new range of Smoke and Gas Detectors and 12 Zone Wired Intrusion Alarm System launch. We are looking forward to meeting security industry specific visitors, esteemed partners, government representatives and experts. We cordially invite you to visit Hikvision India booth, it will be an enriching experience to all the discerning security professionals.” He further added, “Hikvision India is showcasing latest technological innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Technologies. We unveiled the latest products and solutions in the video security, access control, intrusion alarm, inspection and perimeter security segments. we have also displayed mobile robot products, machine vision products and logistic vision solutions.” The newly launched Hikvision smoke and gas detector range has three variants including, standalone smoke detector, multicriteria smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. The key highlights of the technologies and solutions on display at Hikvision India booth, included AI, ColorVu, Thermal and AcuSense Technologies. The product categories on display were Command Control Center, Transmission, SSD Card, eDVR, EZVIZ, Access Control, Video Door Phone (VDP), Security Inspection Products, Alarm System, HikRobot, and Thermal Cameras. The booth also had vertical solutions on display for various scenarios. Hikvision India booth showcased its advanced security solutions across product categories and conducted various fringe programs to engage the visitors. SAFE South India organized a two day conference program based on the theme ‘Demystifying Security Threats in the New Normal.’ The speaker session on the theme ‘Technology-Enabled Disruptions and Emerging Paradigms in Security Architecture’ was presented by Gagan Lamba, Vice President, Enterprise Business, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The SAFE South India featured exhibitors from the security and fire safety domains. They showcased solutions and latest technological advancements. The Security and Fire Expo South India event organized a unique two-day Technical seminar. The SAFE South India Expo concluded on a high note with relevant visitors from the vertical specific end-users and security professional community.  

GAIL (India) Ltd., in collaboration with the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI), successfully organized a comprehensive training program on ‘Security Technology & its Application’ at the GAIL Training Institute in Noida for their 26 Security Executives from pan India. The two-day training program held on June 26 and 27, began with a warm welcome address delivered by Sanjay Agarwal, Executive Director – Training of Gail (India) Limited. While addressing the gathering he said, “I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to the team from CAPSI. Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. Your passion for empowering Security Professionals in India is evident in everything you do, and we are confident that our employees will benefit greatly from your expertise.” The primary objective of the training program was to equip the delegates with a deeper understanding of security technology and its practical applications. CAPSIs Knowledge team, who are renowned in the field of security technology, including Lt Col Harjinder Singh (Retd), Col K.K Singh (Retd), Lt Col Sanjay Sehgal (Retd), Col Vishal Mathur (Retd), Anil Dhawan, Col Hardeep Multani, and Col Sanjay Srivastava shared their knowledge and expertise with the participants. The comprehensive training program covered a wide range of topics, including Security Risk Assessment, CCTV & Access Control Systems, Disaster Management – Pipeline Safety, Under Vehicle Scanning Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Drones – From Technology to Application, Face Recognition, Convergence of Physical Security & Cyber Security, and Enterprise Solution & Risk Management. The training sessions were conducted in an interactive and informative manner. The trainers delivered insightful presentations, supported by practical examples and real-life case studies, to enhance the participants’ understanding of each topic. The delegates actively engaged in discussions, sharing their views, and raising queries, creating a dynamic learning environment. On the concluding day of the training program, Saurabh Tolumbia, IPS, Adviser Security, GAIL India Ltd., delivered a closing speech expressing his gratitude to CAPSI for organizing the successful training program. He said, the success of the ‘Security Technology & its Application’ training program is a testament to the strong collaboration between GAIL (India) Ltd. and CAPSI and I look forward to further collaboration and future endeavors that contribute to the advancement of security in our organization and beyond. Anil Dhawan, Chairman of the Technical Committee at CAPSI, presented ‘The Protectors,’ a book authored by Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chairman of CAPSI. Ms. Rinku Lamba apprised Saurabh Tolumbia (IPS) of the CPO (Certified Protection Officer) program jointly conducted by IFPO (International Foundation for Protection Officers) and CAPSI. She recommended that a select group of security executives from GAIL participate in this esteemed program to further enhance their skill set. The ‘Security Technology & its Application’ training program was a resounding success, enabling the participants to gain valuable insights into the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to mitigate risks.  

Becoming the largest manufacturer of surveillance products, CP PLUS is set to export security solutions made in India, to overseas markets CP PLUS, India’s leading CCTV brand, began producing surveillance devices locally in India in its Manufacturing facility in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 6 years ago; and since then, the brand has climbed up amongst the top 3 leading manufacturers of surveillance equipment globally. Now to meet the growing demand, CP PLUS has inaugurated another manufacturing unit in Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh. With production commencing in May 2023, CP PLUS has tripled its production capacity. This new facility now produces 3mn surveillance units per month, making it the world’s largest manufacturing unit for surveillance products, outside China and 3rd largest in the entire world when including China. The CP PLUS manufacturing facility in Kadappa has been integrated with the world’s latest Fuji-made state-of-the-art technology SMT lines and semi-robotic assembly & packaging lines. All production area has been designed with ESD flooring, a dust-free and air-conditioned environment to achieve the world’s best quality of products. This manufacturing facility has a wide range of reliability test equipment to ensure the high quality of products manufactured and also to qualify for various certifications required in tenders and by Govt. of India organizations like RDSO, AAI, PWD, Indian Navy, etc. Aditya Khemka, Managing Director of CP PLUS conveyed his determination to make India truly self-reliant, “Continuously expanding on our capabilities, we are set to turn India into a powerhouse for the world, where soon enough we can cater to the global demands and needs with solutions developed indigeniously in India. Moving ahead, we are also investing heavily to create R&D hubs and offshore development centers across the country to flood the overseas markets with made in India products. The aim is to rapidly increase the local content in manufacturing and go another mile in the localization and indigenization process of CCTV manufacturing in India!” All these areas of high-volume production, backward integration & exports will attribute to a larger employment generation for the country, especially for Women as the brand’s current workforce consists of 90%of female workers. Manufacturing for other domestic and international brands, CP Plus has also become the largest Indian OEM and ODM as well, giving strong competition to Chinese companies and reaching the leading spot in the entire surveillance industry. CP PLUS is also aligning with American Chipset makers to develop and produce special chipsets for Asian needs, which will have the CP PLUS logo on them as they are specifically designed for CP PLUS. The brand is also ready to begin the packaging of these chipsets in India only soon after. Furthermore, CP PLUS has plans in motion to invest heavily in R&D in India in the upcoming 3-5 years where the brand will be investing more than Rs. 300 crores to create R&D Centers in India with the mission of making the nation truly Atmanirbhar as soon as possible by continuously developing technology, innovations and products locally. Aditya Khemka Managing Director, CP PLUS “Continuously expanding on our capabilities, we are set to turn India into a powerhouse for the world, where soon enough we can cater to the global demands and needs with solutions developed indigeniously in India. Moving ahead, we are also investing heavily to create R&D hubs and offshore development centers across the country to flood the overseas markets with made in India products. The aim is to rapidly increase the local content in manufacturing and go another mile in the localization and indigenization process of CCTV manufacturing in India” Being a leading brand in the surveillance industry, CP PLUS has successfully conducted hundreds of government projects, securing railway and police stations, air and sea ports, government institutions, public roads, and even entire smart cities. Currently, CP PLUS is also in talks with the Government of India to introduce the PLI scheme for the Surveillance industry and also about amendments to the Public Safety Act to further improve Electronics Security for India and its public. The growth and popularity CP PLUS has witnessed every step of the way successfully placed the brand at the forefront of the surveillance industry, so much so that now CP PLUS is not just India’s No. 1 surveillance equipment manufacturer but also has the largest production facility for security and surveillance products anywhere outside of China in the whole world.  

Isolated areas and temporary, standalone applications often do not have electricity and internet connectivity. To help keep these places safe in a simple, practical, and cost-effective way, Hikvision is offering a portfolio of solar solutions – the 4G solar-powered camera kit, a wireless bridge, and mobile solar security tower solutions In rural and remote areas, infrastructure is often underdeveloped, hampered by steep costs and long deployment periods. As a result, these places often have no electrical grid or broadband network connectivity, making installation of traditional security systems difficult, time-consuming, and costly. Aside from this, many sites require security protection on temporary or semi-permanent bases such as construction sites, road maintenance projects, seasonal events, incident command, etc. Many of them are in off-grid locations and conditions. What’s more, once the job is done or the event concluded, the security installation is no longer needed. To address these challenges, Hikvision has created a portfolio of solar-powered solutions: The 4G solar-powered camera kit solution for rural areas This system consists of a solar panel, a mounting bracket, a battery module, and the camera itself, currently available in two storage options, 256GB and 1TB. It is ideal for anywhere 4G service is available but where cable internet is lacking such as, farmlands, fish ponds, highways, city waterways, and others. The wireless bridge solution for isolated environment This solution is ideally suited for use in remote locations where the 4G signal is weak, and data transmission prices are excessive such as natural reserves and mountainous areas, for example. The combination of a solar-powered camera kit (or solar-powered kit plus a camera) with a wireless bridge can provide just the right kind of wireless internet connection in these geographically challenging environments. Mobile solar security tower solution for temporary sites Comprised of a mobile tower, wireless bridges, network cameras, an NVR, and a network speaker (optional), the mobile solar security tower can be mounted on a trailer for added mobility. This solution is ideal for temporary or semi-permanent security scenarios, where mobile trailers can be towed into place quickly without the need for a separate power source. Locations that would benefit from this type of setup include outdoor parking lots, incident command facilities, construction sites, oil & gas plants, and seasonal cultural events. These solar-powered products and solutions feature advantages such as: Quick and hassle-free installation: Designed to be easy to install, Hikvision’s solar-powered camera kits don’t require technical knowledge or professional help to set up. With its own power source and internet connection, cameras can be deployed anywhere without having to route cables, making the deployment process fast, easy, and cost-effective. Flexibility in deployment scenarios: The Solar Power Kit can power a variety of products to satisfy all kinds of scenarios. Installed at parking lots, solar-powered ANPR cameras can recognize license plate characters and cross-reference the information with access ‘rules’ at the back end. For wide open outdoor areas, Hikvision’s solar-powered PT cameras can capture the entire field of view, while in scenarios where close-ups are regularly needed for post-event investigation, solar-powered PTZ cameras can be used to maintain situational awareness and zoom in to see specific and essential details. 24/7 security protection, in any weather: Isolated areas are often without light at night. Empowered by Hikvision ColorVu technology, the solar-powered cameras offer clear video in these extremely dark environments, with color imaging at up to 8MP resolution. And with waterproof and dust resistant housings, these cameras can withstand adverse weather conditions such as extremely low temperatures, strong winds, and heavy rains. A cost-saving and eco-friendly solution: Requiring only a single solar panel, the self-contained setup operates for up to 7 days on a single battery charge, which delivers significant cost savings for customers. In addition, powered by clean and renewable energy, the solar cameras not only help to reduce operational costs, they also reduce the carbon footprint, making a positive impact on sustainability. To discover more about Hikvision’s solar-powered cameras, the wireless bridge, and how they help to keep isolated sites and temporary locations safe, please visit the product page, or the solution page.  

Celebrating the great accomplishments of 2022 and setting the vision for another limitless year CP PLUS, a pioneer Indian brand leading the global security & surveillance industry, recently commemorated its annual kick-off meet for years of delivering excellence in the security and surveillance industry with a grand celebration in Al Habtoor, Dubai. The kick-off meet was a huge success where CP PLUS team members from across India and Dubai came together to celebrate the amazing feat achieved by CP PLUS in the past year and to strategize what more can be done in 2023-24. “The journey so far has been phenomenal and humbling for us. And we wanted to celebrate this incredible success with our team without which this wouldn’t have been possible. This celebration is dedicated to the 16 years of delivering exceptional excellence, where every year we strive for more. We have come this far, but we still have a long way to go. I am delighted to have a great team to work with and look forward to nourishing and nurturing this association for many more years to come,” said Aditya Khemka, Managing Director, CP PLUS. Turning all challenges into opportunities, CP PLUS has been strategically leading the Indian market with better and newer technologies. The annual kick-off meet presented a medium for its team members to come together and share insights, which helps them push forward beneficial campaigns and identigy potential and potential trends in the industry. It also provided a platform for team members share ideas and discuss the latest developments in the surveillance technology, which also boosted a collaborative work environment. The 4-day celebratory get-together, which went on from the 19th to the 22nd of May 2023, was packed a punch with lime-light performances, cruising on the Arabian Waves, Gala luncheons and dinners, felicitations, and motivational discourses with a lot of fun activities. CP PLUS also celebrated the launch of its new manufacturing plant at the event as the largest manufacturer of surveillance products and solutions. More than 200 team members were hosted with a meticulously designed itinerary that ensured they had the best time over the 4 days, right from their travel from India to Dubai and back. The team was stationed at the Hilton Al Habtoor City Hotel located just off the famous Dubai Creek at the center of the town and in the vicinity of some of the latest architectural wonders of the 21st century. The 4 day long celebrations were kick-started with a mesmerizing Cruise Ride where the team got a chance to admire the beautiful coastline from the Persian Gulf. Following the next day, a Bollywood Extravaganza-themed Gala Dinner was curated with star performances by renowned singer Salman Ali and well-known comedian Ravi Gupta. At the Gala Dinner, loyal employees who have served for more than 20 years were also acknowledged and appreciated for their years of dedicated service. Team members were also treated to a grand Desert Safari as well as a special tour to the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa to experience Dubai from the skies above. On the whole, it was a heart-warming experience as the team bonded over the 4 days in high spirits. They were elated and delighted with the personal attention and the surprises that were lined up for them. Not only did they have a great time, but also came back home with amazing memories they will always cherish.  

This was the first integrated summit representing a unified vision for South Asia Pacific regions It was attended by 129 ecosystem partners and 37 leaders from Axis Communications Axis Communications, the leading market player in network video, successfully concluded its first integrated Annual Partner Summit for 2023 in India, representing the entire South Asia Pacific region. Held in Goa, the event brought together industry leaders, technology experts, and Axis partners from the region for a two-day immersive experience to ignite innovation and collaboration in the security and surveillance landscape. The event hosted a total of 166 participants including 129 channel and technology partners. The summit was attended by senior leaders across different boards and regions from Axis Communications including Boudewijn Pesch, Vice President of APAC; Carl Malmqvist, Regional Director of South Asia Pacific; Mats Thulin, Director of Core Technologies, Sudhindra Holla, Director of India & SAARC, Monica Tomar, Regional Marketing Manager, South Asia Pacific, Amanda Lee, HR Business Partner, South Asia Pacific, and more. Themed Powered by Partnership, the conversations at the event focused on the growth strategy and vision for Asia Pacific and South Asia Pacific. The two days comprised of topics including industry trends, challenges, and technological advancements designed to empower the Axis ecosystem to build strategic partnerships. Emphasizing the pivotal role played by Axis channel partners in navigating through a dynamic business environment, Carl Malmqvist, Regional Director, South Asia Pacific, commented, “At Axis Communications, we are driven by partnerships and empowered by the people. The Axis Partner Summit 2023 exemplified this power of collaboration and showcased the unwavering commitment of our partners and leaders. Our esteemed channel partners serve as the bedrock of our achievements, labouring in unison with us to scale the gambit of our success. We are committed to fortifying and expanding our business footprint through a robust channel partner network.” Addressing the success of the Summit, Sudhindra Holla, Director of India and SAARC, said, “The Axis Partner Summit 2023 exceeded our expectations in terms of engagement, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration from our ecosystem players. Our objective was to bring together our partners, distributors, and ecosystem partners in an environment to recognize and appreciate the significant results achieved by them throughout the year. The summit provided a unique platform to foster innovation, strengthen relationships, and collectively shape the future of the security industry.” In addition to fostering collaboration, the summit acknowledged partners’ exceptional contributions and dedication in 2022 through various accolades. In total, there were 27 awards across nine categories, including categories such as Axis Camera Station Specialist, End-to-end Solutions, Project of the Year, Best Long-Standing Partnership Award and more. During the summit, Axis Communications unveiled several exciting product launches, demonstrating the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of video surveillance technology. These new offerings are poised to revolutionize the security industry, empowering organizations to address evolving industry challenges proactively. This year, the event witnessed a unique showcase of products with the Lights Out demonstration which included LIVE products in action during low and no light scenarios. The event was jointly sponsored by BriefCam, CyberLink Corp., Digifort, Genetec Inc., Milestone Systems, Ipsotek, Irisity, Videonetics and Wasabi. Axis enables a smarter and safer world by creating solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems. They are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training. Axis has around 4,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and its headquarters are in Lund, Sweden.  

Hikvision has introduced eDVR 1TB, for enhanced video surveillance storage capacity in the India market. Its eSSD Technology helps in 45% energy savings. Since the launch of eDVRs, the market response has exceeded the expectation. There were specific demands for enhancing the storage capacity of eDVR, it has come from the end-users and system integrators. The latest eDVR 1TB is Hikvision India’s latest offering with many value added features like Enhanced Capacity, Enduring Storage and Efficient Video Analytics. Around the world, energy costs have been rising, and the need to lower carbon emissions is more pressing than ever. With Hikvision’s range of eDVRs, homeowners and businesses can achieve annual, per-device energy savings of 40-45kWh compared to traditional DVRs: which is the equivalent to more than 3,000 iPhone charges. Traditional digital video recorders (DVRs) consume a significant amount of power due to their reliance on hard disk drives (HDDs). These drives are comprised of numerous moving parts, such as spindles, actuator arms, and the drive heads, which contribute to high energy consumption for data storage. Enhanced Storage Capacity Hikvision eDVR 1TB offers enhanced storage capacity for the diverse surveillance storage requirements. It is available in six models namely – DS-E16HGHI-B, iDS-E08HQHI-B, iDS-E04HUHI-B, DS-E08HGHI-D, iDS-E04HQHI-D, iDS-E04HGHI-E. Furthermore, thanks to its exceptional storage efficiency, a 1TB eDVR can provide up to 8 weeks of storage, easily meeting customers’ storage requirements. A 1TB 4 channel model (iDS-E04HQHI-D) can store up to 4 weeks of continuously recorded footage by all channels in 1080P, while a DS-E04HGHI-E model supports up to 8 weeks of continuous recording in 1080p lite (960×1080 resolution). Enduring Storage Hikvision patented technology offers convenience of adaptability on the storage front. It applies H. 265-based scene-adaptive bitrate coding on eDVRs to ensure sufficient storage and quality video compression. Thus H. 265-based scene-adaptive bitrate control Storage allocation is enabled to ensure 2/4/8 weeks’ recording. Event Judgement and Storage Prediction The algorithms can detect how complicated and active the actual scene is, and then assign certain bitrate to the scene according to the level of activeness, so as to guarantee storage allocation. Storage Allocation The storage is pre-allocated into about 2/4/8 weeks with minor differences in each day according to actual scene and events. Efficient Video Analytics Intelligent human/ vehicle classification is in-built in the eDVRs, enabling smart Motion Detection and quick target search and playback. Deep Learning Based Motion Detection Deep learning-based motion detection 2.0 it can classify human and vehicle, and extremely reduce false alarms deep-learning algorithms are trained to classify objects in videos into three categories – persons, vehicles, and other. The algorithms can automatically detect persons and vehicles. Video Compression In comparison to H.265, H.265 Pro option offers better coding efficiency, which improves video compression capacity by 20%. Application Scenarios Hikvision eDVR 1TB is applicable for residential complexes, villas, retail shops, restaurants and hotels, etc. Reducing Power Consumption for DVRs with Hikvision To address this challenge, and to help organizations and individuals reduce their energy costs and emissions, Hikvision has created a range of new eDVRs. They use embedded solid state drive (eSSD) technology rather than traditional HDDs, which eliminates the need for moving parts in the storage drive and delivering major improvements in energy efficiency. The eSSDs incorporate a highly integrated ‘NAND’ and a solid-state controller, which offer improved memory capacity, heat dissipation, and overall electrical performance compared with traditional HDDs. 10 Times more Energy Efficient eDVR In an in-house lab test, Hikvision has found that the energy consumption of the eSSD storage chip for the DS-E04HQHI-B model is 0.4-0.5 Watts. This is an impressive 10 times more energy efficient than the 4.0-5.0 Watts demanded by the more traditional technology. When considering the green performance of the devices as a whole, eDVRs with eSSD storage are around 45% more energy efficient than traditional DVR+HDD. The new eDVRs register a power consumption of 5.42- 5.82 Watts, rather than the 9.48-11.00 Watts that traditional DVR+ HDD use to perform a similar function (albeit with lower performance). These tests show that replacing traditional DVR with Hikvision eDVRs could save typical homeowners and small businesses up to 45 Kilowatt-Hours (kWh) of electricity per year, per device: the equivalent of around 3,000 iPhone charges. In a time of energy cost and supply uncertainties around the world, Hikvision eDVRs can help in terms of reducing costs and carbon emissions. Hikvision eDVR Energy Savings in Numbers Accounts for only 10 percent of power consumption of a traditional HDD. Typical energy consumption per eDVR of 5.42-5.82 Watts (for model DS-E04HQHI-B), compared with 9.48-11.00 Watts for traditional DVRs. Per-device energy savings of 40-45 kWh per year (equal to 3,000 iPhone charges). Sustainability Beyond Energy Efficiency As well as offering major energy savings, Hikvision’s new eDVRs are more sustainable for a number of other important reasons. Firstly, by eliminating moving parts from the storage drive, eSSD technology reduces internal wear and tear in the eDVR, and extends the product’s useful lifecycle. This optimizes customers’ investments in Hikvision technology and reduces carbon emissions related to replacing end-of-life equipment. Secondly, the highly compact nature of the eSSD chips means that the new Hikvision eDVRs are smaller than traditional DVR devices. This reduces shipping costs and packaging requirements, and all the related environmental impacts. Finally – and importantly – Hikvision uses green packaging for the new eDVRs instead of conventional plastic packaging and EPE foam. This ensures that waste is minimized across the entire delivery chain.  

5000+ attendees and 75+ brands from around the world gather for the debut edition from 18 to 20 May Industry lauds the release of special ‘India Risk Review’ white paper report by MitKat Advisory Informa Markets in India India’s leading B2B event’s organizer, inaugurated the first edition of the Security and Fire Expo (SAFE), West India (18- 20 May) today with the aim of bringing key stakeholders in the security domain on one platform and to deliberate on new-age challenges to the security of cities and organizations. The SAFE expo is a subset of the IFSEC, India and has also seen great success in South India. The threeday exhibition and two-day conference being held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, was met with an enthusiastic, positive response on the very first day, bringing in higher levels of anticipation for the rest of the event. As the SAFE West expo enters its second day, it presents a unique opportunity to connect and network with India’s largest assembly of decision-makers, specifiers, and end-users. The event is showcasing the swift advancements in India’s security market and emphasized on trends, innovations, challenges, and opportunities required for its future growth and expansion. The opening ceremony took place in the presence of key dignitaries – Dr Rukmani Krishnamurthy, Ex-Director, Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Govt. of Maharashtra & Academic council member, National Forensic Science University, Gujarat, Ministry of Home Affairs, Capt. Sanjeev Tiwari, ARVP, ASIS India West Region; Vinay Khanduri, CPP, CFE, Head, Security & Vigilance, Adani Electricity, Capt. Rajesh Sharma, Founder & Board Member, Global Association for Corporate Services; Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India and Pankaj Jain, Sr. Group Director & Digital Head, Informa Markets in India in an august gathering. At the inaugural ceremony of SAFE West India, Dr Rukmani Krishnamurthy, Ex-Director, Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Govt. of Maharashtra & Academic council member, National Forensic Science University, Gujarat, Ministry of Home Affairs said, ‘‘By integrating innovative security measures, such as CCTV, RDX detection, and more, we are extending the realm of forensics into the corporate sector. Cybersecurity is now a critical necessity, backed by government focus and the need for corporate monitoring to minimize risks. Our approach includes preventive training for law enforcement, corporate professionals, and individuals in positions of power. To tackle complex cyber issues such as intellectual property theft, traditional system checks are insufficient. Hence, we employ innovative techniques like lie detectors to efficiently narrow down culprits and resolve matters effectively. Our focus on preventive technology and security innovations ensures a comprehensive and forensically integrated security system which we hope we can all integrate going further.” Highlighting the importance of security, Vinay Khanduri, CPP, CFE, Head, Security & Vigilance, Adani Electricity said, “The convergence of physical security and cyber-IT may not be inevitable; rather, it is the IT aspect that will encompass and integrate physical security within the overall security framework. As professionals with considerable years of service ahead, it is crucial for us to continuously upgrade, upskill, and align ourselves with this evolving landscape. Exhibitions like this provide an excellent platform to explore the latest market technologies and gain insights into prospects. I am grateful for this opportunity and eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the technology that awaits us today.” Capt. Rajesh Sharma, Founder & Board Member, Global Association for Corporate Services also said, “The volumes and magnitude we witnessed here today has surpassed what was previously seen in India. SAFE West has undoubtedly done a commendable job, and we aspire to create a similar platform to our center of excellence. As the saying goes, if we use yesterday’s tool in today’s business, we will be out of business tomorrow. Thus, this platform becomes essential for all of us. Here, we can encounter firsthand what we otherwise search tirelessly for online. I am confident that we will all derive immense benefits from this experience, as it solely depends on the connections and relationships we establish.” While comparing security industry with auto industry, Capt. Sanjeev Tiwari, ARVP, ASIS India West Region said, “This platform serves as an exceptional experience for users, demonstrating its immense value with numerous participants, exhibitors, and OEMs showcasing their technologies. When we compare it to users in the auto industry, they are often ahead of manufacturers, possessing a clear understanding of their needs. However, in the realm of security, safety, and fire safety, users generally lack awareness of the cutting-edge technologies available today. Platforms like this bridge that knowledge gap, empowering users to comprehend and leverage these technologies for optimized security. Over time, security has evolved from relying heavily on manpower with limited processes and technology to embracing advanced technology, robust processes, and reduced human intervention. With this purpose in mind, this initiative stands as an outstanding endeavor.” Top industry leaders and pioneering innovators came together at SAFE West India 2023, sharing the latest research, developments and products revolutionizing security and fire safety, specifically targeting the Western Indian markets with over 75 brands. These included companies like Earth, Hikvision, Prama, Realtime, Tiandy – Premier Partners – Biomax, eSSL, Magtech, Rova, Syrotech, Timewatch, TP Link, Voltaic Zkteco, Aavik, Avtron, Bioroles, COFE, CCL, D P Garg, Eagle Eye Networks, Fyber, Hubris, SOS, Lifelong, Securus and many more. Hikvision has even launched their eDVR 1TB for enhanced storage capacity, eSSD Technology helps in 45% energy savings at SAFE West India 2023. Hikvision has launched three new products at SAFE West 2023. During the launch Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd said, “We see a great synergy of these products with the safe reopening phenomenon happening now in the post-pandemic times. The schools, stores, offices, retail shops and many other application scenarios can benefit from the ‘touch-free’ experience that face recognition provides. With advanced deep learning technology and diverse practical functions, we expect that MinMoe DSK1T320 Access Control Terminals can bring more security and efficiency to our small and medium sized customers, making access control, time and attendance, much easier. This is…

Hikvision India has recently introduced HikCentral Professional Software 2.4 in the India market. HikCentral Professional – Hikvision’s security management software – helps professionals meet a variety of security challenges on a single platform. With HikCentral Professional, you will manage multiple individual systems with ease, such as video security, access control, alarm detection, and more, explore cross-system functionalities, and optimize the day-to-day security and operations for a variety of scenarios. Key advantages A unified security system that enhances management operations. Personalize your own security system. Visualized systems, data, and maintenance. Easy to deploy and use. Personalize your own security system. Whatever the role, be it manager, decision maker, HR staff, receptionist, security, or maintenance staff, the software will help you get prepared with pre-set modes. What’s more, the software also allows the security professional to customize the system with the applications as per the need based on the scenarios. Moreover, users can create their own control panel based on their specific duties and routines, enhancing awareness and empowering them with custom, optimized management approaches. All major security needs are covered through diverse core-security modules, including video, access control, visitor, time & attendance, vehicle, on-board monitoring, alarm detection, intelligent analysis, digital signage, and maintenance. Whatever your situation, you will find what you need right here. Hikvision Access Control provides easy but reliable permission control for centralized management. Based on various physical and biological credentials, multiple permission groups and emergency strategies, the system empowers the admin to protect the personnel and property seamlessly Access Control: Comprehensive & flexible access management Comprehensive and flexible access management methods, with credential options including face, iris, fingerprint, card, QR code, PIN code, mobile credentials including Bluetooth and NFC, as well as 512 access levels to choose from. Advanced access strategies for sensitive areas, including multi-door interlocking, first person in, anti-passback, multi-factor authentication, free, and forbidden access. Hikvision Access Control Solution provides following advantages: One is easier personnel credential management and the other one is efficient emergency mustering. Powerful, Flexible and Easy No more complicated steps. With step-by-step guidance, the whole process becomes easy and user-friendly. One glimpse to diagnose the access control system. It quickly locates and handles the abnormal credentials. High Security In high security areas, the staffs are permitted to pass through specific routine areas. Any overstep behaviours will be forbidden and trigger alarm immediately. If the staff passes through the door, he cannot help his partner to enter with his card. Live Guard and Security Assistant When the access alarm gets activated to alert the security guards about the unauthorized access event, in that case instead of going to the event site, operators can quickly locate the threat remotely by checking the live video feed and acknowledge the alarm. In an emergency situation, the door automatically opens for evacuation. Meanwhile, alarm notification is sent to the admin and retention personnel list gets printed.  

Honeywell has announced the inauguration of its Sustainability Centre of Excellence in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. This facility will serve as a hub for support in engineering, innovation, and collaboration on sustainability initiatives, both within the company and with partners. The sustainability center of excellence (CoE) will accelerate Honeywell’s commitment to innovate products and services that help stakeholders reduce their emissions as well as achieve its own ESG commitment to be carbon-neutral by 2035. The center will focus on developing more sustainable methods of production, like product stewardship, an approach focusing on the management of all aspects of a product, its components and its compliance regulations, and life cycle analysis, a method used to evaluate the environmental impact of a product through its life cycle. In addition to its engineering efforts, the Honeywell sustainability centre of excellence will also serve as a hub for thought leadership, training and education on sustainability, hosting workshops focused on driving sustainability in business and society. “Our Sustainability Centre of Excellence in Madurai signifies our commitment to prioritize support in research and innovation in sustainability to meet our customer’s evolving needs in meeting ESG commitments. As a hub of engineering, innovation and collaboration, the Centre will fuel new paradigms in sustainability ranging from development of capabilities to reduce carbon emissions and drive positive environmental impact through monitoring and reporting,” said Gavin Towler, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Honeywell performance materials & technologies (PMT) and Honeywell UOP. “A large portion of Honeywell’s innovative energy is directed toward making business operations sustainable for both ourselves and our stakeholders. Honeywell continues to consistently review, quantify, and reinvent its operations to reduce carbon emissions up and down its own supply chain, while also finding solutions for its stakeholders to help optimize their operations all over the world. We continue to support in innovating products and services that help our stakeholders reduce their emission,” said Kunal Ruvala, President, Honeywell Technology Solutions, Global, “Over 60% of our 2021 sales and 60% of Honeywell’s R&D spends was directed toward ESG-oriented out comes, and we are committed to increasing this mix.1 Honeywell’s ready-now technologies and solutions for sustainable development uniquely position us to assist in reducing their environmental impact in the upcoming years.” Honeywell focusses on creating ready now products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy, measure, and reduce carbon impact, and support the adoption of renewable energy sources. Honeywell’s technological solutions encompass a multitude of innovations geared towards driving sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices. This includes development of technologies like battery energy storage system, ethanol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel, carbon capture, emissions control monitoring, healthy building solutions that lower emissions, environmental impact and improve building efficiency, Solstice® refrigerants and many more. Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable.