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Former Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat, & Spl. Secy., Internal Security, MHA ASSOCHAM Conducted a National Conference on Homeland Security Finding comprehensive solutions along with the private sector for homeland security, that also serves as a force multiplier, is a crucial concept for Aatmanirbhar and Surakshit Bharat,” stated VSK Kaumudi, IPS (Retd.), Former Secretary (Security), Cab. Sectt., & Spl. Secy., Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, at the national conference on ‘Homeland Security: Public-Private Partnership for Managing New Age Challenges.’ The conference was organized by the apex industry body, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). In order to protect against criminal activities, terrorism, and other threats to the country, Mr. Kaumudi underlined the significance of advanced security systems. He spoke about the nexus between inimical elements abroad and local terrorists and criminal gangs that affects the well-being of Indian citizens along the borders as well as in the heartland. The Indian government has been encouraging startups and private parties for developing sophisticated technology for weapons and security equipment, skill development of security personnel, and in cyber security through private-public partnership. According to Mr. Kaumudi, India needs private-public partnership to foster the development of start-ups and to adopt the best available technology for robust security architecture. Sanjay Agrawal, Dy Director General (Disaster Management) at the Ministry of Communications of the Government of India, highlighted the importance of establishing a public-private partnership model to enlist industrial partners for commercial use of the network while taking into account geographical areas and designing communication models for nationwide homeland security. He further emphasized the need to utilize modern technologies in tandem with an integrated communication system in order to enhance safety measures. Additionally, he proposed that a well-devised communication strategy is essential in worst-case scenarios. He stressed that a combination of modern technologies and an integrated communication system will bolster safety, and a well-prepared communication strategy is essential in the event of a crisis. Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chairman of the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI), underscored the responsibility of the government to protect its citizens with the collaboration of all stakeholders. He also highlighted that due to socio-economic conflicts, it is essential to come up with a plan of action to address them. According to him, private security is a major component of the sector and India has the largest security workforce of around 1 crore personnel who safeguard the nation. Jasbir Singh Solanki, CEO of Mahindra Defence System Limited’s Homeland & Cyber Security division, highlighted cyber security as the biggest challenge given the prevalence of cybercrime around the globe. He urged a shift from a trader mentality to a builder mindset and advocated for the allocation of funds towards security protection technology. Alpesh Kankariya, Partner (Homeland Security and Surveillance) at PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited (PwC), emphasized the fundamentals of homeland security, which encompasses counter-terrorism initiatives, security from natural disasters and public health hazards, as well as national security from external adversaries. In his closing remarks, Anil Dhawan, Co-Chairman of ASSOCHAM’s National Council on Homeland Security & Disaster Management and MD of DB Secure Solutions Pvt Ltd., offered an insight into home-grown security solutions through the Public-Private Partnership model, as well as increased investment in research and development to meet specific security needs. Among eminent dignitaries, a joint knowledge report titled ‘Cognitive Command and Control Centres-Redefining homeland security with emerging technology’ was released by ASSOCHAM-PwC.  

In residential communities, commercial centers, and even industrial parks, ensuring effective site accessibility and security can be a challenge, as people come and go, alone or in crowds. Hikvision India provides a portfolio of solutions to help customers maintain efficient and secure accessibility on site Residents, employees, customers, deliverymen, maintenance personnel, and others create the familiar hustle and bustle at large buildings and facilities. In places like these where people come and go continuously, site operators must become experts in a variety of access control and security systems and products to know which functions are included and which are not. Their choices must ensure that authorized people – like employees, suppliers, visitors, and contractors – can all access sites and facilities quickly and easily. At the same time, on-site personnel must protect the sites and populations by identifying unauthorized people and then denying them access, which is essential in minimizing security events, vandalism, and other security risks. Organizations also risk investing further in access and security functions they already have, or, in other cases, finding gaps that are difficult to fill in a cost-effective way. For these scenarios, Hikvision has created a range of solutions to simplify site accessibility and security management and to give customers clearer access to the specific functions they need. It offers a roadmap to help customers accurately choose and deploy the functions they need to keep everyone safe while also guiding everyone to the right place at the right time at their sites. In this portfolio, key functional solutions can be mixed-andmatched to meet specific needs for all kinds of sites such as residential communities, shopping malls, office towers, airports, industrial parks, and much more. Here are a few of the essentials that Hikvision’s solutions include. Access Control Administrators commonly encounter the challenging task of granting authorized people access to necessary areas. Access control solutions have come a long way from keys, pin codes, and physical cards, but as technology advances, better solutions get introduced regularly. Hikvision Access Control solutions use multiple biometric authentication methods, including face and fingerprint recognition, to ensure that only authorized people enter buildings or sites. These solutions use deep learning algorithms to automate recognition of authorized people and to grant or deny access to sites or restricted areas. ‘Rapid passage solutions’ can be deployed at entrances and exits where many people need to pass in a short timeframe, and ‘extra-high security solutions’ employ multi-factor authentication and other technologies for restricted areas. Vehicle Entrance and Exit Vehicles regularly enter and exit from parking lots at all kinds of locations. Effectively and precisely identifying these vehicles, allowing registered vehicles in and out, and charging parking fees, challenges managers daily. Hikvision’s solutions for Vehicle Entrance and Exit Control help customers ensure that only authorized vehicles enter a site, while also improving on-site navigation and parking. These solutions recognize vehicle license plates (using ANPR cameras) and cross-reference this information with access ‘rules’ at the back end. Multiple parameters Vehicle Entrance and Exit Vehicles regularly enter and exit from parking lots at all kinds of locations. Effectively and precisely identifying these vehicles, allowing registered vehicles in and out, and charging parking fees, challenges managers daily. Hikvision’s solutions for Vehicle Entrance and Exit Control help customers ensure that only authorized vehicles enter a site, while also improving on-site navigation and parking. These solutions recognize vehicle license plates (using ANPR cameras) and cross-reference this information with access ‘rules’ at the back end. Multiple parameters At the enterprise level, finding an easy and efficient way to manage employee attendance is important for management. Using biometric authentication solutions such as face and fingerprint recognition, Hikvision’s solutions help organizations create an accurate, auditable record of employee time and attendance. A wide range of scheduling and attendance reports comes included with each solution as needed, with simple deployment in the cloud. Site managers can set up and deploy Hikvision time and attendance solutions quickly and easily on a single site, or at multiple sites. Visitor Management Visitor management is another headache for accessibility concerns, as both convenience and safety must be considered. Hikvision’s Visitor Management solutions maximize site security while also providing a much faster and better experience for visitors. Visitors can register and make an appointment via a mobile app or online, allowing site staff to grant them quick access to their authorized areas when they arrive. There are options for a receptionist to receive visitors in person as well as for visitors to check in and enter buildings using a self-service terminal. Perimeter Protection Perimeter protection has traditionally been a core component for site security. Here, Hikvision provides highly reliable Perimeter solutions for all kinds of scenarios, whether ‘short’, ‘medium,’ or ‘long.’ Key features of these solutions include real-time alerts and auditory and visual warnings to deter trespassers before they enter buildings or step foot on sites. With AI features to distinguish people and vehicles from other moving objects such as animals or falling leaves, the security team can focus their efforts on real security threats and respond to incidents much faster. Flow Control The ability to accurately count numbers of visitors and customers can be a major advantage for commercial organizations, improving service, safety, and even sales. Using dual-lens cameras with 3D binocular stereo vision and deep learning algorithms, Hikvision provides intuitive notifications and timely alarms when the number of people in a specified area reaches the preset threshold. With the ability to count people in queues and crowds, Hikvision’s Flow Control solutions enable users to respond with, for example, increased staffing at peak times or other actions that improve efficiency and service quality. Users also get a clear view of how many people enter and leave a site for improved security and safety.  

Prakash Prabhu – Chief Business Officer & Co-Founder, VisionBot In this feature, we will together discover the basic concept of Augmented Computer Vision, it’s use in the real world to automation of tasks, turn images and video in to strategic information, and build exception based alert reporting. We will also consider industry use cases and what we should consider when implementing AI/ ML driven visual content monitoring applications in any organization. Augmented Computer Vision To augment means to improve, enhance something and get more specific and detailed information. The goal is to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to derive enriched cognitive information from computer vision video data also known as cognitive augmentation or Augmented Computer Vision. Purpose Augmented Computer Vision focuses on using artificial intelligence (AI/ ML) tools in an assistive role to enhance the partnership between human and artificial intelligence to enhance cognitive performance for better visual content monitoring and inspection application. Technology System delivering augmentation use artificial intelligence technologies to complement human output. Augmented AI uses technologies such as: Machine learning: Systems learn from data to identify patterns and create a feedback loop to learn and improve. Logical reasoning: This uses logical techniques to rationalize and assist in conclusions and deductions based on available data to solve problems and make predictions. Spatial navigation: They are designed to work with temporal and spatial information. Machine vision: This enables a computer to see for automatic analysis and inspection. Pattern recognition: This is automated recognition of patterns within data by spotting regularities or irregularities. Functions Augmented Computer Vision employs five main functions: Detect: Video data is fed to the system; detection & classification is then derived from. Identify: As new data is input, the old data is analysed, and new data sets are identified. Classify: The new data set then defines results. Assess: Humans then provide feedback on the results or output, and the system is adjusted. Respond: Defined processes are used to ensure compliance and security for risk management. Augmented Computer Vision can Enhance operational decision-making. Save time by sorting through high volumes of Video data. Drive profits and reduce risks by successfully predicting patterns. Remove human error and bias in data interpretation. Allow operators to make more accurate data-driven decisions in real time. Augmented Computer Vision is meant to in crease the intelligence of both, the computer and the human user. When used properly in tandem, man and machine can be smarter together. AI and augmented data from Visual Content Monitoring can open the door for more creativity and new innovations by assisting and enhancing human capabilities. Application of Augmented Computer Vision The spectacular development of Deep Learning approaches, has revolutionized video analysis and its applications. Computer Vision techniques have moved from classic use cases (e.g., Triggering an alert if the camera image gets too dark or changes drastically) and has since moved to systems capable of identifying specific objects in an image and tracking their path. Augmented Computer vision is proving to be a game-changer, with a plethora of applications in Visual Content Monitoring and Visual Inspection Monitoring applications in virtually every industry, allowing it to leverage the power of deep learning and, as a result, provide faster, cheaper, and superior automation. Primary use case would be for Automated Visual Inspection (AVI). Areas of Requirement It is that is required in both continuous and discrete operational scenarios. In non-production contexts, a visual inspection can be used to evaluate whether the traits indicative of an ‘object or behaviour’ are present and prevent possible negative consequences, similar to how it is used in manufacturing for quality or defect evaluation. There are numerous other industries where visual inspection is used and till now is done manually as it was considered a high-risk area. How Automated Visual Inspection using Augmented Computer Vision is better than Manual Inspection Automatic image correction. Higher processing speed. Remote operations. Wider spectrum coverage. Higher accuracy. Zero fatigue. Scalable. Self-learning ability. Use past data for automated learning. Accurate model predictions. Real World Industry Applications Construction Manufacturing Warehousing & logistics. Warehousing & logistics. Healthcare Retail Food & hospitality. Smart & safe cities. Sports analysis. We will endeavour to cover each Industry application use case in details in subsequent features. Today we will focus on how VisionBot™ driven automated reporting and exceptional alerting helps construction companies become more safe, efficient and profitable. Ai Driven Automated Visual Inspection Monitoring for Construction Industry VisionBot™ is a platform that leverages the scalability and availability of cloud services to offer its Augmented Computer Vision based solutions. VisionBot™ helps businesses get the most out of their visual content, thereby deriving powerful insights and driving decision making. Designed as a cloud based Software-as-Service (SaaS) model, it lets any customer start using the system with minimal investment. VisionBot™ is offered as an on-premise service in Hybrid/ Private Cloud/ Data Centre for enterprise requirements. It is an adaptive platform and learns on its own, to deliver required outcomes depending on enterprise use cases. There are several use cases of Visual Monitoring for the Construction sector. With its wide stretch of land and real estate variety of vehicles and equipment and large number of workers and supervisors, visual monitoring of assets and human resources helps address both occupational safety and operational efficiency. Therefore construction sector has several use cases where Automated Visual Monitoring is a compelling need. Visionbot™ helps automating several functions in construction that are tedious/ dangerous for humans or erroneous under human monitoring. We use advanced AI and machine learning tools to train an algorithm to distinguish different things in an image and automatically report on anomalies. Turn images into information to provide real-time detection of events, things of importance and anomalies on the site. This information can be used to better assess productivity, security, risks and hazards. It is also a cost-efficient option where there is a need for large manpower: Workplace safety and compliance. Inventory management. Routine and special inspections. Attendance and access control. Theft protection & vandalism. EHS & EPC safety monitoring….

A delegation of Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) led by Chairman Kunwar Vikram Singh has recently met the Hon’ble Chief Minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Yogi Adityanath Ji Maharaj, at his residence in Lucknow. They discussed the matter of security training institutes in the state and explored the opportunities. The delegation briefed the Chief Minister about the activities of the Association. Mr. Yogi informed the delegation that his government is starting extension campus of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU)  in the State. The Chief Minister said that his government is setting an extension campus of RRU for security studies especially in forensic sciences. He also assured them that more training centres for private security shall be approved soon so that training as per Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (PSARA) can be imparted to all the security guards and supervisors working in the state of UP. Kunwar Vikram Singh congratulated Mr. Yogi for bringing law & order situation in the state under complete control so that businesses can invest in the state. CAPSI members also assured the Chief Minister that soon majority of security guards will be trained as per the  BIS standards (Bureau of Indian Standards) which will further motivate investors about the security of their assets and people. Om Kumar, MLA & CAPSI State Chapter President, N P Singh Working President, Ravinder Singh, Vice President and Ashish Sisodia Convenor of Western UP Chapter of CAPSI attended the meeting along with Mahesh Sharma, Secretary general, Anil Puri,  VP, and Sudhir Bhasin VP, CAPSI. As the spokesperson of CAPSI informed, a delegation of CAPSI shall be meeting the Chief Ministers of most of the States to establish better understanding between the government and CAPSI. They also proposed to set up four Centres of Excellence (CoE) for security courses for middle level operations & management. Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) is the preeminent organization for security professionals which has emerged as an elite association. CAPSI’s governing processes are being guided by an eminent Board of Governors having former Army Generals, Veteran Police and Para-Military officers, high ranking Intelligence Professionals from Central Bureau of Investigation and premier governmental intelligence agencies and renowned Risk Managers. CAPSI is functioning as a federal body which represents the interest of entire Private Security Industry (PSI) of India. It operates through its State Chapters constituted in every State of the Republic of India. Each State Chapter is being governed by an executive council.  

India’s premier indigenous security and surveillance product manufacturing company, Prama India had organised the fourth leg of the Pan India roadshow event on November 5, at Bengaluru. The ‘Prama Excellence Meet’ event was inaugurated in the auspicious presence leading dignitaries. The event created significant buzz among the security business community in Karnataka. The company has organized a pan-India events of Prama Excellence Meet’ in the key metro cities including Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. The event is being planned to bring high quality, security and surveillance products as well as the latest tech-innovations closer to potential partners and end-users while creating brand awareness. The event got an overwhelming response from the security business community. ‘Prama Excellence Meet’ was organized to engage, enable and empower the partners’ community. It is enabling a convergence of all the security professionals, dealers and distributors community associated with PRAMA. It is happy moment to offer the indigenously manufactured products and solutions to the people. Through the ‘Prama Excellence Meet’, PRAMA is embarking on a new journey to build brand, launch new products and develop new solutions while creating new milestones and setting new benchmarks. The company will strive for the organic growth and expansion of the brand at pan-India level. This event has presentations about latest technologies, products and solutions. This initiative will help the PRAMA ecosystem partners to grow their business. Today being a security professional and entrepreneur, one has to think about the fast changing dynamics of the Indian security market instantaneously and apply appropriate strategies for the future roadmap. This is the crux of entrepreneurial experience. The different phases of growth require different strategies. While moving forward with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Prama India is working diligently to realise the dream of a self-reliant India into reality. As the industry moves to new technology frontiers, there is a need to focus on indigenous security product manufacturing. These security systems are helping to resolve the physical security challenges in the private, government and commercial segments. A corporate presentation was given by Vinay Mishra, Senior Vice President, Projects, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. It was followed by the awards distribution ceremony for top performing distributors and partners. The exciting glimpses of PRAMA product portfolio theme were presented by Himanshu Jain, Assistant Vice President, Projects, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. An elaborate presentation on the ‘Key security Trends in the Indian Security Market-2022’ was given by Gagan Lamba, Vice President, Enterprise Business, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. An elaborate presentation on ‘Prama Software’ was given by Vinit Narvekar, Manager Customer Trainings, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. It was followed by a detailed presentation on ‘Indigenous Vertical solutions for Public Safety’ by Rajesh Palkar, Vice President, Government and Consultant Business, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. The next presentation was on ‘New Product Initiatives’, it was presented by Ashish Gujarathi, Associate Vice President (AVP) – Non-CCTV Products, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. This event had product demo kiosks to give glimpses of a wide range of products and solutions. There was an exciting line-up of fringe programs at the event venue with exciting prizes. Prama Achiever’s Awards were given to top performing distribution and system integration partners. The key highlights were exclusive technology updates, product presentations and networking meet. The event got a resounding success due to overwhelming response from the security professional community.  

IFSEC India 2022 Game-changer eDVR Series and X-Ray Baggage & Parcel Inspection System Launched Showcased AI Video Security Cameras, Smart Applications and Advanced Security Solutions Hikvision India showcased its latest AI video security products and advanced solutions with an elaborate display at the IFSEC India Security Expo 2022. The smart security applications enabled by advanced technologies Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and IoT Security Tech got an overwhelming response from the visitors. The 15th edition of IFSEC India Security Expo organized by Informa Markets at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 1-3 Dec, 2022, one of the premier events of the Indian security industry turned out to be a huge success for the stakeholders. Akhilesh Shrivastava, IT advisor, Uttarakhand Government, and Rajesh Kumar, Joint Commissioner, Delhi Police, were the Chief Guests at the inaugural session of IFSEC India Security Expo. After the lamp lighting ceremony and Ganesh Vandana, they addressed the gathering by emphasizing on the need of quality security products and advanced security solutions. Hikvision India hosted a special launch event during the IFSEC India event to introduce the eDVR Series into its expanding portfolio of security solutions for SMBs in India. Powered by embedded solid state drive (eSSD) technology, Hikvision’s eDVRs are compact, durable, easy-to-use, and energy-efficient. All this means they are ideal for small-to-medium-sized businesses and residential applications. “We are happy to launch this innovative product eDVR Series in India. The eDVR Series is smarter, faster, more durable and more energy efficient than anything that’s gone before, not only helping to minimize negative environmental impacts, but also delivering major energy and cost savings for our customers,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. Hikvision India introduced the X-Ray Baggage & Parcel Inspection System at the event. It is powered by value added features like AI based threat identification, built in Artificial Intelligence and Real Time Video Monitoring etc. Hikvision X-Ray Baggage & Parcel Inspection System is an innovative product offering in the security inspection product segment. Hikvision India booth has showcased its advanced security products and solutions at the IFSEC India Expo 2022. The discerning security professionals and visitors have expressed their keen interest in trending transformative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and IoT Security Tech at the Hikvision India booth. “We are thrilled to introduce our latest video security products and wide range of solutions in front of partners, end-users and the system integrators along with visitors and new prospects at our booth in the IFSEC India Security Expo. The key objective to be part of the flagship event is to connect with the security industry peers, end-users and partners. This time IFSEC India is very special due to lots of fringe programs,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. 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 introduced Mobile Robot Products, Machine Vision Products and Logistic Vision Solutions.” 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 will be the Command Control Center, Hikcentral, Intelligent Traffic System, Video Intercom, Security Inspection Products, AX Hub and AX-Hybrid Series Alarm System, HeatPro Thermal Cameras, Professional Transmission Solution, and Smart Storage Solutions. Smart Home Cameras (Solar and Battery), Next-Gen Outdoor PTZ Cameras and Smart Locks were the key attraction at EZVIZ corner. The smartly designed Hikvision India booth showcased vertical solutions for Banking, Retail, Education, Industry, Smart Mobility, Healthcare and Hospitality verticals. Hikvision India booth had showcased its advanced security solutions across product categories and conducted various fringe programs, including quiz contests to engage the visitors. Hikvision India participated in the IFSEC India Conference on 1st December with a powerpacked presentation on the theme ‘Top Security Trends, Apps and Solutions that will shape the future,’ it was presented by Gagan Lamba, Vice President, Enterprise Verticals, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. In the post-lunch session an insightful panel discussion was conducted on a contemporary theme ‘Technologies that Enhance Corporate Security – Video Surveillance, Access Control, Transportation Security, Information Security and More.’ Hikvision India was represented by A.L. Narasimhan, Vice President, Strategic Business Alliances, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. in the panel discussion. He shared key insights on security solution trends based on AI, IoT and Deep Learning technologies. The event was supported by some of the leading the associations, including APSA (Asian Professional Security Association), Global UAV and ASIS etc. Ornately designed with a wide range of products and solutions at display Hikvision booth was the center of attraction at the event. Hikvision India was the Premier Plus Partner of IFSEC India Security Expo 2022. Hikvision India booth has received overwhelming response and applause from the key partners, trade visitors and key stakeholders at the IFSEC India. The IFSEC Security Expo concluded with the high footfall of security industry representatives and relevant visitors. TrafficInfraTech Expo 2022 Showcases Latest Solutions for Transport Security, Traffic and Smart Mobility Hikvision India had participated in the 10th edition of TrafficInfraTech Expo 2022 to showcase the latest technologies, products and solutions for the India’s fast growing transportation sector. TrafficInfraTech, one of the Asia’s largest integrated expo on Traffic, Transportation Technology, Road Technology and Smart Mobility was inaugurated by S.V.R. Srinivas, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA in the presence of transportation industry leaders, government representatives and delegates. The expo was organized from 16-18 November at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Goregaon, Mumbai. The booth at the expo showcased Hikvision’s latest Solutions for Transport Security, Traffic Safety and Urban Mobility. “India’s rapidly growing Transportation Sector presents a great opportunity for the transportation security solution providers. We are offering the Smart Transportation and ITMS solutions for the key stakeholders of transportation sector. We have showcased innovative solutions for the various transportation segments at the Trafficinfratech Expo. The expo continues to…

Prakash Prabhu – Chief Business Officer & Co-Founder, VisionBot In 2022 the world would have surpassed 1 billion video cameras in use. While the number is huge, the future is staggering. Today there is 1 camera for every 8 people. It is projected that by 2030 there will be 13 billion video cameras in use. In just 8 years we will move from 1 camera for every 8 people to 1.5 cameras for each person. We can aptly call it the World Vision Web. How will technology cope with such a humongous growth? CLOUD based CCTV Video surveillance can be the bridge that will allow us to cross this challenge The capabilities of CCTV video surveillance systems are now being transformed by fundamental shifts in how visual content inspection and monitoring data is gathered and analysed for actionable insights. This has profound implications not just for the effectiveness of CCTV video surveillance as a security tool but deployment of Video Content Analysis (VCA), for a range of other, non-security applications. There is clearly a requirement for newer ways these systems can provide organisations with more tangible returns on their CCTV video surveillance investment than ever before: Risk & compliance management. Unified threat management. Loss prevention/ detection systems. Business continuity/ reporting. Bulk video synopsis. Information and event management. Identity and safety management. Impact of AI & ML on the Enterprise Security and Visual Monitoring and Inspection market Traditional rule based VCA adoption is on the rise and more providers are incorporating it in their cameras (Edge) and Video Management Systems. But it is basically the mechanism to incorporate intelligence into Computer Vision devices through a pre-determined set of rules (algorithm). This may satisfy the needs of security and investigations, but are found lacking for the demanding visual content inspection and monitoring requirements. When it comes to buzzwords, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a higher recollect and is much used in the analytics domain than the more specific related terms machine learning and deep learning which are a better description of cognitive tools that are being deployed for computer vision. Machine Learning: Machine Learning, a sub set of Artificial Intelligence (AI), uses statistical methods and is basically the process which provides the system (computer) to learn automatically and improve accordingly without being explicitly programmed. We can classify ML as Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning and Reinforcement Learning Deep Learning: Deep Learning is basically a sub-part of the broader family of Machine Learning which makes use of Neural Networks with a large number of parameters layers classified as Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks and Recursive Neural Networks. DL works on larger sets of data when compared to ML and prediction mechanism is self-administered by machines. Deep learning systems can continuously calibrate vectors assigned to various inputs to better understand their environment. While standard systems tend to scrutinise pixel values for input data, deep learning systems can also use temporal, spatial and other visual elements to recognise and classify objects and events. Deep learning algorithms can handle larger datasets, including unlabelled data, in less time than traditional algorithms. Important reason for AI/ ML adoption will be more accuracy, reduced costs, improved productivity while requiring minimal human intervention to adapt and teach systems, which the AI will do itself as it continually learns. Deep learning algorithms, which continuously self-optimise based on analysis of data gathered, has supercharged VCA. It will be the next best transformation for the Visual Content Inspection and Monitoring industry after adoption of Network video for CCTV Surveillance in the early 2008. Industry experts agree that the mentioned environments will benefit most from AI/ ML deployments: Crowded places (public squares, shopping malls, sports stadia etc). Law enforcement. Manufacturing. Smart cities & infrastructure. Construction. Retail banking/ finance Transportation & warehousing. Utilities, energy, oil & gas. Healthcare. Education. Professional sports. Media & broadcasting.   Visionbot™ – Enabling the Convergence of Cloud and AI/ ML While technology itself is evolving, computing power doubling, challenges do remain for the customer in deployment of AI/ ML. They are cost/ scalability/ technological obsolescence and adaptability to evolving organizational needs. Absence of an EXIT option once the organizational priority has moved on is also a bottleneck in customer adoption. Cloud Based AI/ ML platform is an ideal solution for enterprises to onboard their transformational AI/ ML journey for visual monitoring and inspection needs Visionbot™ a brand of Amvar Datatech Pvt Ltd, an IT company focussed on computer software design for Machine Learning, computer software consultancy for artificial intelligence, Software as a Service for machine learning, Software as a Service for surveillance and other related services. Visionbot™ uses a patented and award winning innovative Open Technology Platform which utilizes modern AI/ DL technologies of computer vision and natural language processing to help derive objective insights and reporting from subjective visuals captured over realtime camera video, recorded camera images and streaming broadcast feeds. Visionbot™ was conceptualized as an adaptive self-service platform to leverage Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Computer Vision to provide ‘Objective Data from Subjective Visuals.’ The platform offers organizations to get specific insights of their visual content helping derive powerful insights and driving decision making. Designed as a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model and also with an on-premise option, Visionbot™ lets users start benefitting from the system with minimal investment. Mission: Democratizing Video AI for ALL To be the accelerator in bringing customers the full benefits of their intelligent network video investments. Deliver a compelling convergence of adaptability, agility and affordability that dramatically simplify the deployment and acquisition of AI data with increased agility, sensible economics and a seamless end-user experience. Addressing The Problem Among all the workflow processes within any enterprise today – visual inspection and monitoring is still heavily dependent on human reporting. Human assessment and reporting are however subjective and is prone to errors due to fatigue and inconsistency/ non repeatability. It also slows down the overall process throughput which are otherwise completely automated. Visionbot™ assists companies to reduce operational costs and mitigate…

PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY CAN FILL THE GAPS IN SECURITY SECTOR: GEN V K SINGH CAPSI ASKS GOVT TO SET AUTHORITY AND INCREASE FDI IN PRIVATE SECURITY SECTOR CAPSI Chairman Kunwar Vikram Singh said the association is formulating BIS standards for the private security industry so that private security personnel can get jobs at national and international level. This year Private Security Sector (PSS) has crossed the remarkable milestone of ONE CRORE security professionals making it one of the largest employment generators across the globe. It is a historic moment for the Industry in the sense private security industry generates employment for people from rural and remote areas who are generally from marginalised communities. Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) is the apex body representing the Private Security Sector, safeguarding the interest of security professionals and over 25,000 Private Security Companies operating pan India. CAPSI has organised its annual event – 17th Security Leadership Summit on 17th December 2022 at NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi. A day-long summit took cognizance of the multiple trends impacting the development journey of the Private Security Industry and fostered informed and energetic discussions on managing these strands for the best outcomes for the industry. Personalities of national and international repute graced the event and shared their experiences and views on the topics of concern of the industry. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Gen (Dr) V.K. Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State, Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways and Ministry of Civil Aviation. In his address the Minister said that there is a dearth of trained security personnel and the private security industry should take a lead in filling these gaps. He further said that several government establishments and places like airports and railway stations need security and the private security sector needs to train and equip its personnel to meet their requirements. It is a good opportunity for the Indian private security industry to cater to domestic as well as international markets. The Minister continued that the private security sector needs to set standards and meet benchmarks which can match international standards so that they could be given the responsibility of safety and security of important installations not only in the country but also overseas. Today security is needed in all sectors, from government to industrial and residential. The security agencies need to adopt modern technologies and use artificial intelligence to upgrade their skills to meet future challenges. Giving the example of Tequila, Gen VK Singh said Mexico set up a world class laboratory and an accreditation board to develop it as a liquor of global standard. Today Tequila is one of the internationally known premium brands. Indian private security industry also needs to evolve on the same model to make its personnel meet high quality of international standards. Addressing the conference, CAPSI Chairman Kunwar Vikram Singh said that the association is formulating BIS standards for the private security industry so that private security personnel can get jobs at national and international level. Indian private security agencies will also be upgraded as per the top ISO standards to meet global requirements. Private security industry will also employ Agniveers and give them specialised training so that they can get good jobs in the industry. Mr Singh continued private security industry employs over 1 crore people making it one of the largest job-giver. He urged the Centre to make amendments in the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act to set up an Authority for the regulation of the sector and allow 74% FDI from the current 49% to spur growth of the sector. In the last few years, it is noticed that a praiseworthy role is being played by the former military officers, especially women in corporate security management and operations. They have ushered a new phase of military leadership in the private security domain. Being an apex body of the PSI, CAPSI honoured the professional ability of women who are holding leadership positions in security industry during the summit. Along with that, the event also witnessed the distribution of Security Leadership Awards in various other categories. The conference was also addressed by Bhanu Prakash Singh Verma, MOS – MSME, Rameshwar Teli, MOS – Labour, and Bhuvneshwar Kalita, Dy. Speaker Rajya Sabha and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Health & Family Welfare.  

Hikvision has announced new additions to its Pro series PTZ cameras, including the integration of ColorVu technology for the first time in this range. With ColorVu, Hikvision’s new Pro series cameras can provide consistent image brightness and full color imaging as the camera zooms in and out. This ensures crystal-clear details and vivid color for distant objects at all times and in all conditions. Revolutionary ‘ColorVu + Varifocal’ integration Traditional PTZ cameras often struggle to ensure that images remain bright and clear when they zoom in, especially in low light conditions. This is because the lens aperture gets smaller when operators increase the focal length, reducing the light entering the lens and thereby impacting the clarity of images. One way to solve this issue is to adjust the size of the aperture as the focal length changes, so that a consistent amount of light can enter the lens. With Hikvision ColorVu technology, a very large fixed aperture is used in the Pro series varifocal PTZ cameras, enabling consistent light and color imaging as the camera zooms in or out at night. The new PTZ cameras’ fixed F1.2 lens aperture allows as much as 14x more light to enter the lens compared to conventional PTZ units. This same capability also ensures vivid and full-color imaging in light conditions as low as 0.0005lux – or nearly total darkness. The result is bright and colored images, even in extremely low light conditions or at night. The camera also has a warm supplemental LED light that further illuminates the field of vision, allowing objects and events to be captured in full color within the 100-meter range. Further increasing security capabilities with AcuSense In addition to ColorVu, Hikvision Pro series cameras have also been equipped with AcuSense technology, which distinguishes between real security threats and harmless moving objects such as animals, falling leaves, and changing lights. This smart classification capability means that alarms are only triggered in the event of real security threats. In such cases, the PTZ lens follows the detected threats and sends automated alerts to home or business owners, security teams, or Alarm Receiving Centers (ARCs). The ability to detect real security threats in real time, and to reduce false alarms, means that security end users and teams can respond to security incidents quickly and effectively and minimize negative impacts. This is especially vital for protecting site perimeters, key entrances and exits, and other restricted areas.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially opened the INTERPOL General Assembly, the supreme governing body of the world’s largest international police organization. Facing unprecedented complexity in the criminal threat landscape, ministers, police chiefs and senior law enforcement officials from 166 countries will discuss how to strengthen INTERPOL’s global solutions to support national and regional security. Identifying where INTERPOL can integrate technological advancements to turn potential future threats into operational opportunities will also be discussed. Addressing delegates, Prime Minister Modi said, “There are many harmful globalized threats that the world faces: terrorism, corruption, drug trafficking, poaching and organized crime. When threats are global, the response cannot be just local. The pace of change of these dangers is faster than ever. “Over the last ninety-nine years INTERPOL has connected police globally over 195 countries. Making a safer world is a shared responsibility. When the forces of good cooperate, the forces of bad cannot operate,” added Prime Minister Modi. INTERPOL President Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi said, “As the world’s largest policing organization, it is the job of INTERPOL to make sure that all countries are supported, “Partnership and information sharing helps us to better tackle and prevent crimes. INTERPOL’s databases are the foundation that supports our work, and every country’s contribution is vital.” INTERPOL Global Crime Trend Report The four-day conference saw the launch of the first ever INTERPOL Global Crime Trend report, which draws on data and information from across the Organization’s 195 member countries to identify current and emerging threats worldwide. Among the major crime threats identified in the report, financial and cybercrimes were highlighted as being of particular concern. To address these threats, resolutions to strengthen the Organization’s collaborative response to disrupting financial crime and corruption, and encouraging greater use of INTERPOL’s International Child Sexual Exploitation database to identify and rescue victims of abuse are on the agenda. The General Assembly will also be updated on the work, and successes, of the INTERPOL Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre since its creation earlier this year. Intercepting criminal proceeds In the past 10 months alone, INTERPOL’s global stop-payment mechanism, the Anti-Money Laundering Rapid Response Protocol has helped member countries recover more than USD60 million in criminal proceeds from cyber enabled fraud. INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock said, “Transnational crime is not hampered by pandemics, climate change or economic pressures; indeed the opposite is true, so the law enforcement response needs to be equally quick to respond. “The General Assembly provides the global law enforcement community with an opportunity to underline its commitment to working together against the common, global threats that face us all. “We share, we target, we connect, we act. Together. Because this is the mission.” Among the resolutions to be considered by the some 720 delegates is encouraging greater use of INTERPOL’s I-Familia database. The first of its kind, I-Familia is a global database which uses DNA from relatives for kinship matching to identify missing persons or unidentified human remains around the world.