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Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS), one of India’s leading enabler of connectivity and cloud solutions for businesses has won the prestigious ‘Asia Pacific Stevie Award’ – Silver for innovative use of technology in customer service. The award recognises the new ideas and developments within customer service that enabled organizations to meet the needs of their customers more effectively, leading to increased satisfaction and loyalty. The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the only business awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace in all 29 nations of the Asia-Pacific region. The Stevie Awards are widely considered to be the world’s premier business awards, conferring recognition for achievement in programs such as The International Business Awards® for 20 years. “We are deeply honoured to receive this prestigious recognition from the Asia Pacific Stevie Award that is a testament to dedication, agility, and passion of the entire team at Tata Tele Business Services. Customer Centricity and Innovation are at the core of our business that drives us onward to continually listen to our customers, build advance digital capabilities with innovative solutions that enables best customer experience possible and help them Do Big in their businesses” Vishal Rally Sr. Vice-President, Product & Marketing, Tata Teleservices Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs – the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honouring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Tata Teleservices Limited along with its subsidiary Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited is a growing market leader in the Enterprise space. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of voice, data and managed services to enterprises and carriers in the country under the brand name Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS). Tata Teleservices has an extensive, high quality and robust wireline network and offers its products and services in more than 60 cities across India. Tata Teleservices has one of the largest enterprise focused teams in the industry with deep customer engagement and technology orientation offering focused sales and service experience to customers. Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited is listed on BSE and NSE in India.  

RAH Infotech Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading value added distributor and solutions provider in the Network and Security domain, today announced the appointment of Gaurav K. Ranade as its Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Gaurav will be responsible for heading RAH’s development in technological processes with his expertise in Cybersecurity domain, Technology Solution Designing, Networking and System Integration. Gaurav has an enriched and trusted experience of more than 25 years in identifying, implementing, enabling technologies and enterprise systems that facilitate business processes and strategic objectives. He has held leadership roles in companies like Genie Networks, Sterlite Technologies Ltd. and Technocentric Consultancy Services. Gaurav has also steered the wheel of Techno-Businesses outside India i.e., Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), UAE, South-East Asia & Middle East Asia. “I am excited to be a part of RAH Infotech, a leading value added distributor and solutions provider to a large number of enterprises in India and SAARC countries. Accelerating secure digital transformation is necessary and RAH has been a proven expert in the cybersecurity vertical as solutions provider. I look forward to enabling RAH’s vast network of customers and resellers with cutting-edge technologies and services boosting their digital transformation journey” Gaurav K. Ranade Chief Technology Officer at RAH Infotech   “I am pleased to welcome Gaurav K. Ranade to the RAH Infotech’s leadership team. In his successful career spanning over two decades, Gaurav has contributed in implementation of core technical projects, building strong sales partnership across industries, creating value, excellence and thought leadership which mirrors RAH’s vision and mission. RAH family is looking forward to achieve a new milestone with Gaurav’s addition” Ashok Kumar Founder & Managing Director, RAH Infotech Gaurav is a renowned Techno-Business professional with a successful track record that demonstrates self-motivation, entrepreneurial ability, creativity, and initiative to achieve organization goals. Gaurav holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Applications (MCA) from SMU along with Bachelor’s Degree in Science from MAHE University. He has acquired proven skills in Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Global Marketing, Public Speaking, Product Development, Program Management & Practices, and Strategic Account Management with hold on key client bases all over the world. Gaurav is an avid traveller and reader, who also enjoys upskilling himself with latest technologies. RAH Infotech is India’s leading value added technology distributor and solutions provider. Headquartered in New Delhi, RAH Infotech has been providing world class IT solutions since 2005 to a large number of channel partners and enterprises in India & SAARC regions. Our rich portfolio includes wide range of best-of-breed solutions to address requirements across Security, Data, Network, Application, Storage, and beyond. As a top-tier technology enabler, we manage the entire value chain of data management requirements of enterprises and protect their digital assets. We partner with the finest global technology firms to develop customized IT solutions in the area of cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, data management and application management for various industry verticals.  

Qognify, leading provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, recently announced the appointment of Sunit Dash to the role of Director, Head of Services APAC. Sunit Dash brings more than 15 years of leadership, project management and service delivery experience to Qognify, gained through working with public and private sector organizations in industries such as telecom and smart/ safe cities. Prior to joining Qognify, Sunit Dash worked for organizations including ACME, HFCL, Sterlite and Honeywell, where he supported the smart and safe city business in India – a sector in which Qognify has forged an enviable reputation by delivering its incident and video management solutions to many cities in India. Sunit Dash commented on his appointment, “I am excited to be part of a team that is redefining physical security and making a meaningful impact on operational excellence. I am looking forward to being an integral part of a growing team that is building on Qognify’s strong reputation and success throughout APAC. Together we will deliver a growth strategy that drives operational improvement and industry best practice and delivers true world-class services to the entire region.” Sunit Dash joins a strong professional services organization at Qognify that has an excellent reputation for planning, managing and implementing physical security projects for even the most complex requirements and use cases. Earlier this year, Qognify had already announced the appointment of a new Director of Program Management: Professional Services, Pavithra Subramanian. SVP Global Services at Qognify, Minnie Punj-Introne commented on the latest senior level member of the team, “Qognify is committed to providing organizations with innovation, expertise, and excellence. Sunit will lead the APAC team by example, using his wealth of senior-level experience and internationally recognised project management qualifications to meet the high standards of every customer we support.”  

Fortinet® a global company in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, recently announced its inaugural Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s sustainability strategic framework, initiatives, and key performance metrics. The company plans to share updated progress on an annual basis. Following a materiality assessment conducted in 2021 to identify and prioritize the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues that are most significant to Fortinet’s business and to its stakeholders, the company defined the following four main areas of impact: Innovating for a safe internet Fortinet is committed to advancing cybersecurity, driving digital progress and creating a trustworthy and safe digital world. The company delivers on this commitment through innovation, community engagement and partnerships. Fortinet has continued to innovate on the industry’s broadest portfolio of cybersecurity solutions adding eight new product families in 2021 only. Fortinet also regularly engages with numerous industry associations and groups, contributing to standardization and interoperability while also sharing actionable threat intelligence with organizations such as the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Center for Cybersecurity and INTERPOL. Through these partnerships, Fortinet is working to combat cybercrime and help mitigate future cyberthreats. Respecting the environment Fortinet is committed to environmentally responsible behavior by reducing the footprint of its products and solutions, adopting responsible approaches to its daily business operations, and helping its broader value chain progress toward circularity. In 2021, Fortinet publicly announced its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030 using renewable energy, energy and carbon efficiency methodologies, and emission offset programs. This target is relative to Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions resulting from the company’s owned facilities worldwide, in alignment with the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi). Fortinet’s other environmental efforts include the introduction of biodegradable packaging to the company’s first class of products, reduction of the company’s waste and reduction in energy consumption. Through these initiatives, the company ensures that each generation of Fortinet products consume less energy than the prior generation. This is the case with the FortiGate F series, where energy consumption has been reduced by an average of 61%. Growing an inclusive cybersecurity workforce Fortinet is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Fortinet’s team represents a broad range of cultures, demographics and professional backgrounds, enriching the company culture and driving its success. As part of its ongoing commitment to transparency and to bringing more women into the cyber workforce, the company has released its workforce data in 2021 and highlighted an increase of 71.6% on its women hires compared to 2020. Fortinet is also focused on reducing the cybersecurity skills gap across a wide and diverse range of audiences. The company is committed to raising awareness on the benefits of cybersecurity careers and improving opportunities for under-represented groups through its Education Outreach program and training offered through the Fortinet Training Institute. As a result, in 2021, Fortinet bolstered its commitment to address the cybersecurity skills gap by pledging to train one million people globally across the next five years. Promoting responsible business Fortinet employs corporate governance practices to do business ethically and work diligently to ensure compliance with all laws and in respect of human rights. Those practices are overseen by Fortinet’s Board of Directors and reviewed by our internal cross-functional Ethics Committee. We expect our employees, suppliers and partners to do their part in helping us build a highly ethical and reputable business by understanding and complying with all Fortinet’s policies, including our anti-corruption policy, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and privacy policy. Fortinet has issued a dedicated Human Rights Policy to reinforce its commitment for responsible product use and ethical business across its value chain. Fortinet’s Sustainability Report references the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, Sustainability Accountability Standards Board (SASB) Standards and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The report provides details and metrics on the following eight priority issues: cybersecurity risks to society; information security & privacy; product environmental impacts; environmental management & climate change impacts; diversity, equity and inclusion; cybersecurity skills gap; business ethics; and responsible product use. Vishak Raman, Vice President of Sales, India, SAARC & Southeast Asia at Fortinet said, “At Fortinet, we understand the importance of making sustainability integral to our business model. 2021 was the year for defining our strategy and planning the company’s journey for the medium- to longterm. With our inaugural sustainability report, we aim to increase transparency on progress to date and allow our stakeholders – including customers, partners, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and communities – to better understand our corporate social responsibility approach, leading with ambition towards a more sustainable world and safer internet.”  

India’s premier indigenous security and surveillance product manufacturing company, Prama India has opened brand stores in Kolkata and Mumbai to give big boost to the Indian security market. These two inaugural events were concluded in Kolkata and Mumbai in the month of July. Prama India in association with trusted partner CRM Audio Video has opened its brand store on July 1, in Kolkata. PRAMA Brand Store was inaugurated by Namroz Ahmed Khan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (II) Central division, Kolkata at Ganesh Chandra Avenue. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the leading dignitaries including Debjit Bhattacharya, Office In-Charge Bowbazar Police Station, Gopal Chandra Saha and respected social worker Md. Showkat Khan. The newly opened PRAMA brand store will help make latest PRAMA security products available in Kolkata and West Bengal region. CRM Audio Video Pvt. Ltd. is a trusted partner of Prama India, it has carved a niche in the security industry by setting a new benchmark. PRAMA’s brand store is aimed at showcasing and bringing high quality, state-of-the-art security and surveillance products closer to the potential consumers and end-users. The company has planned a pan-India phased rollout of PRAMA brand stores and aims to open multiple stores spread across Tier-I, TierII and Tier-III cities over the next 12-months. “We are happy to be an integral part of PRAMA brand store launch in Kolkata. We are inviting all the stakeholders of the security industry in the Eastern India region to experience the wide range of indigenously manufactured PRAMA security products at our brand store. We will be happy to serve your product requirements by providing it promptly,” said Chandan Malakar, Director, CRM Audio Video Pvt. Ltd. Commenting on this momentous occasion, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. said, “This grand store opening event signifies our focus on the Eastern India region. It is a glorious moment for all the security professionals associated with Prama India. PRAMA brand store is dedicated to serve the security requirements in and around Kolkata. This is just the auspicious beginning of a journey, we will strive for exponential growth and expansion of the brand at a pan-India level. Our store is strategically designed to showcase best-in-class products and solutions. He further added, “We are hopeful that the store in Kolkata will be able to serve the security professionals in the West Bengal region (Asansol, Durgapur and Siliguri) to source the latest PRAMA security and video surveillance products. We extend our best wishes to Chandan Malakar, Director, CRM Audio Video Pvt. Ltd. We hope that this initiative will help to create a new success story with PRAMA ecosystem partners.” PRAMA Brand Store Opening in Mumbai Prama India in association with trusted partner Mahadev Computers has opened its first flagship brand store on July 9, with big fanfare in Mumbai. PRAMA Brand Store was inaugurated at Lamington Road, Mumbai in the presence of the leading dignitaries including, eminent personalities and professionals from the security industry. The newly opened PRAMA brand store will help to make latest PRAMA security products available in Mumbai region. Mahadev Computers is a trusted partner of Prama India, it has carved a niche in the security industry by setting a new benchmark. “We are happy to be an integral part of PRAMA brand store launch in Mumbai. We are inviting all the stakeholders of the security industry in the Mumbai region to experience the wide range of indigenously manufactured PRAMA security products at our brand store. We will be happy to serve your product requirements by providing it promptly,” said Ganpatsingh Rathore, Partner, Mahadev Computers. “We are welcoming the security industry stakeholders to our newly opened PRAMA Brand Store. The store will one-stop-shop for the latest products for the local requirements. It is a historic moment, we invite all the security ecosystem partners, system integrators and consultants to witness best-in-class products,” said Narayansingh Rathore, Partner, Mahadev Computers. Commenting on this momentous occasion, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. said, “This grand store opening event signifies our focus to reach out to the Lamington Road – a buzzing hub of India’s electronic security industry. It is a glorious moment for all the security professionals associated with Prama India. PRAMA brand store is dedicated to serve the security product requirements in the western India region. This is just the auspicious beginning of a journey, we will strive for exponential growth and expansion of the brand at a pan-India level. Our store is strategically designed to showcase best-in-class products and solutions.” He further added, “We are hopeful that the store in Mumbai will be able to serve the security professionals in the Mumbai region to source the latest PRAMA Security and Video Surveillance Products. We extend our best wishes to Ganpatsingh Rathore and Narayansingh Rathore of Mahadev Computers. We hope that this initiative will help to create a new success story with PRAMA ecosystem partners.”  

ViSWIR HYPER-APO Series “ By using ultra-low dispersion glass and low partial dispersion glass paired with superior design technology developed from Computar’s extensive optics experience, the focus shift is minimized within a few micron mm at a super wide range of wavelengths,” according to Katsuya Hirano, Chief Optical Designer, CBC Group, “With this, spectral imaging is achievable with a single sensor camera by simply syncing the lighting.” With ViSWIR HYPER-APO, it is unnecessary to adjust focus for different wavelengths or to keep the resolution high from short to long working distances. By adopting an APO floating design*, the focus shift is reduced at any wavelength and any working distance. This function makes the series ideal for multiple applications, including machine vision, UAV, and remote sensing. ViSWIR HYPER-APO/ Lite Series The ViSWIR HYPER-APO/Lite Series achieves a clear and precise image visible to the SWIR range by applying a multilayer coating to absorb the specific light. The application of a multilayer coating on the metal lens parts makes it possible to minimize the negative lighting effects. The broadband anti-reflection coating is applied on all ViSWIR lens elements, allowing high and stable transmission at a super-wide wavelength range: 400nm to 1,700nm. The ViSWAR lens series delivers a high-quality image using the latest Visible + SWIR sensors. This high-performance lens is designed for non-visible range imaging allowing diverse applications into multiple markets, including Agriculture, Medical, Remote Sensing etc. *Specific floating mechanics to realize Apochromatic design  

VAMS Global, the world’s leading visitor management system, hosted the first-ever Tech Confluence on the future of security technology in Mumbai on 17th August, drawing attendees from leading consultancies, and end users like Reliance Industries, Bharat Diamond Bourse, Nxtra, Sify. The event took place against the backdrop of the industry’s growing need for an integrated security solution that eliminates gaps in security technology. The Tech Confluence was brought together by technological leaders such as Gallagher (Integrated Access Control & Perimeter Security), VAMS Global (Visitor Authentication & Management System), Milestone (Video Management System), and Vivotek (Video Surveillance System) to focus on the intersection of safety, efficient workplaces, and emerging technologies. Chakrapani Dussa, AGM from the STT Global Data Centers, in the panel discussion highlighted the lack of connectivity between platforms in the security industry and the value of integrated platform solutions offered by VAMS, Gallagher, Milestone, and Vivotek. Other key discussions also included the role of efficient visitor management, data security, and standards for system integrators. The attendees also saw the first ever impression of VAMS 3.2, the newest version of the visitor authentication & management system. VAMS 3.2 was used to send event passes to the pre-registered attendee and later at the event, the QR-coded passes were used to authenticate the visitor while checking in. There was 0 wait time at the reception desk with this 5 seconds check-in process. “The goal of such partnership is to bring individual companies with specialized platforms and deliver an integrated solution which maximizes value to the end user,” said VAMS Global Founder & CEO, Nikhil Kothary. VAMS Global is the World’s leading Visitor Management Platform that manages over 100+mn annual check-ins. It has been in the business for over a decade and the solution over the years has now graduated into a ‘must have’ for practically all Enterprises & Commercial Real Estate. VAMS Global is present in 15+ countries across Asia, Middle East, Africa & North America serving 1000+ clients. Being an agile player, they were the first to integrate seamlessly with Aarogya Setu and CoWIN for contact tracing & vaccination status and are VA/ PT compliant.  

Anil Puri CMD, APS group A first generation serial entrepreneur, thought leader and an action catalyzer rolled into one – Anil Puri is a rare combination of a visionary, an innovator and a strategic thinker. He has used this combination to innovate and implement on-ground many new business ideas. His rich experience in various businesses has enabled him to nurture & mentor innovative ideas and scale them up. Introduction E-commerce has come a long way since Michael Aldrich created online transaction processing in 1979. The term refers today to the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions. From a customs perspective, it is used to refer to the sale of physical products online, including illicit ones (the risk of this is ever increasing). Driven by the increase in internet users worldwide as well as smartphone and mobile penetration, e-commerce has revolutionized the way businesses and consumers market, buy and sell goods and services, providing a vast choice of products as well as advance shipping, payment, and delivery options. There are now even specific terms to refer to mobile-commerce (M-Commerce) and social media commerce (S-Commerce – which integrates social media into e-retail sites and adds e-commerce functionality to social networks. Approximately 18% of e-commerce takes place via social media). Today, it is widely recognized that the growing e-commerce sector is an important growth engine for economies, providing and developing new trade modes, driving new consumption trends, and creating new jobs. It has ‘enabled’ growth opportunities to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in terms of wider access to larger markets by lowering entry barriers and reducing operational costs. E-commerce has become one of the largest industries in the world to function. Today, it is widely recognized that the growing e-commerce sector is beneficial to economies, providing new growth engines, developing new trade modes, driving new consumption trends, and creating new jobs. The evolution of technology and the internet led to the opening of infinite ways to engage with consumers worldwide. But larger the business, the greater the risk and this is the case for e-commerce as well. As an organization, it becomes imperative to protect the organization from various and varied threats. When you traverse along the Indian highways, every mile is dotted with mushrooming warehouses. Deploying security systems for the warehouse and logistics category can seem daunting to anyone outside of the security industry. Everything risk-related needs to be factored in, from theft prevention, access control, surveillance, fire and safety, to disaster recovery, data security. Environment monitoring has also become a part of the ‘security threat’ and needs to be continuously monitored and factored in. The days of the facilities manager simply contracting a single service provider or vendor (usually the lowest-quoted priced) for each risk category and hiring them to install and forget about it, are all but gone. ‘one or single point’ is an expression we in the security business use to describe the advantages of working with a single integrator to handle everything security-related. That way, when something needs to be addressed or fixed, there is only ‘a single point.’ The need for such ‘single point’ processes are gaining prominence as manufacturers, distributors and retailers look to optimize their supply-chain processes. Warehouses are evolving into highly automated centers equipped with the latest, cutting edge technology. Identifying risk and threats At its core, physical security refers to protecting people, property, and physical assets from the risk of physical actions and events such as fire, flood, natural disasters, burglary, theft, vandalism, and terrorism. Some of the most common processes for Security monitoring and prevention are the most basic – warning signs or stickers, fences, vehicle barriers, restricted access points, security lighting, etc. When physical security and ‘E-Security’ divisions operate in silos, they lack an overall and coordinated view of security threats targeting their enterprise. As a result, successful attacks are more likely to occur and can result in the theft of sensitive or proprietary information, economic damage, disruption of critical functions, or even loss of life. Physical Security & ‘E-Security’ – an ultimate solution Physical security integrates with ‘E-Security’ by limiting access to spaces where is needed and the reverse is also true. Physical security components connected to the Internet, such as RFID key card door locks, smartphones, and video surveillance cameras, are often vulnerable to cyber-attacks and are thus a security risk. Traditionally, physical security operations were run by professionals with expertise in maintaining the physical safety of a facility using solutions such as locks, cameras, guards, fencing, and alarms. While ‘E-Security’ was the exclusive domain of the IT department, which had responsibility for the computer systems and network. The two departments lacked an integrated approach to and in decision-making for security procedures. Physical security is a vital business practice to give a ‘human touch’ helping prevent unauthorized persons from entering your business and causing harm, protect your intellectual property from corporate espionage, and mitigate workplace violence, amongst other concerns. A strong ‘E-Security’ strategy safeguards and enhances the sensitivity of physical security. This combo strategy on security will enable network devices, applications, and software that power smart, cloud-based devices and security systems as well as the people who manage, monitor, and make business decisions for these functions based on real-time threat assessment and prevention and last but not the least an ‘informed reaction.’ Principles of application of convergence strategy Whether you are responsible for your organization’s physical security or ‘E-Security,’ you still need to apply the following principles: Identify and classify your assets and resources (what to protect). Identify likely vulnerabilities that threats may exploit (the likelihood). Identify plausible threats (who to protect it from). Identify the expected cost if bad things happen (the consequences). The Benefits of Integration The benefits of ‘E-Security’ and physical security integration can broadly be categorized as: Cost Saving. Incident response and management. Risk reduction. ‘E-Security’ Helps Build a Physical Security Framework ‘ E-Security’ supports and enhances the…

For a CIO in 2022, there remains several challenges that need to be tackled but the major concern will always be security. Though businesses started moving their assets to the cloud even before the pandemic, the switch to a remote workforce further accelerated the process and with it, IT monitoring and security became one of the top priorities for a CIO. “With the increase in SaaS based applications, organisations are required to build stringent security controls at their edge networks,” said Saravanakumar Krishnamurthy, Executive Vice President – Technology Engineering – IT, Network & Cyber Security at YES BANK, “The underlined statement should always be to secure the data, whether it is on the cloud or on premises. At the same time I believe that internal threats, which are mostly unknown or internal dark web for many organisations will be one of the key issues CISOs need to address on a war foot basis. Cyberattack groups are openly challenging and stating openly they are injecting attacks on big organisations. The Lapsus$ group is one of the classic examples.” The BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance) sector has always remained a primary target of cybercriminals over last several years, given the amount of sensitive data that they have to deal with. As someone from the BFSI sector, Saravanakumar believes that some of the top cybersecurity threats that continue to threaten this sector are Ransomware, DDOS, Bots, Phishing, Data Exfiltration (Data Theft), DNS & Domain Hijack. “These are the most sophisticated attacks that give real threats to the BFSI sector,” he said. The need for Regulations & data protection laws A data breach or a cyberattack of any kind can have a long-term psychological effect on an individual or a business, while also impacting the reputation of a brand. Also, every society perceives threats differently and so every different kind of threat has to be measured and addressed in a different manner and approach. The key concern however still remains the ‘Awareness.’ “The amount of initiatives and programs relevant to Cybersecurity happening across the globe and in our country are still in a minuscule percentage as compared with the amount of cyberattacks taking place. Many countries in fact do not have adequate policies and strategies in place to combat these kind of cybersecurity issues,” Saravanakumar observed. In a country like India, where business model are mostly technology driven and businesses adopt all the latest technologies well in advance than many developed countries, Saravanakumar said that ground level issues should be addressed first before formulating any security policy. “Security policies, frameworks and standards should be aligned after addressing these issues and only then it will get easily assimilated into the culture itself,” he explained. The regulatory landscape is however slowly changing with most nations coming up with their individual data protection laws and regulations. But as Saravanakumar explains, before understanding exactly what we expect from a Data Protection law, we need to, as an organisation segregate the data as structured and unstructured; classify the data; secure the data and then should know how to govern the data. “We should first formulate a proper data lifecycle model first and then implement the data protection or privacy regulations. As far as the BFSI sector is concerned, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should bring more data awareness programs and publications and make an assessment of the industry,” he concluded.  

Arcserve, the world’s leading ransomware protection and unified data resilience platform provider, recently announced the expansion of its award-winning OneXafe family of immutable data storage solutions. The new Arcserve OneXafe 4500 Series enables a greater storage capacity of up to 216TB while providing a native immutable store for ransomware protection of growing volumes of backup and unstructured data for organizations of all sizes. Offering near-zero configuration, Arcserve OneXafe 4500 Series can be installed and available to users very rapidly without reconfiguration to accommodate various workload requirements. It also protects existing investments while lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) through seamless integration with existing OneXafe 4400 Series clusters. Arcserve OneXafe 4500 Series features: Built-in protection against ransomware: Arcserve OneXafe 4500 Series is a native immutable store for unstructured data and backup, which supports customers’ 3-2-1-1 backup strategies (3 backup copies on 2 different media, with 1 located offsite and the crucial extra 1 is immutable storage). It provides a logical airgap allowing customers to retrieve unaltered copies of their data. The continuous data protection capabilities take a snapshot once every 90 seconds, including pointin-time recovery, and impose no limit on the number of snapshots taken. Seamless scale-out architecture: OneXafe supports one or multiple OneXafe nodes in a cluster and a single global file system thanks to its flexible and seamless scale-out architecture. As storage requirements change, organizations can rely on the agility of the OneXafe 4500 series to add any number of drives or nodes at any time in any capacity, without configuration changes or application downtime, saving businesses time and cost. Protect existing investments while lowering TCO: Customers with existing OneXafe 4412 or 4417 clusters can seamlessly increase their storage capacity by adding OneXafe 4512 nodes. OneXafe offers powerful global inline deduplication and data compression, allowing organizations to reduce their storage footprint and their overall associated power consumption. Minimal Configuration: The Arcserve OneXafe 4500 Series delivers a highly flexible, powerful, and easy to configure storage and recovery solution. OneXafe removes the burden of application downtime and configuration changes for nearly every storage management task. Said Matt Urmston, Executive Vice President of Product Management at Arcserve, “Today, organizations are grappling with the need to backup growing quantities of data within diminishing windows while protecting against ransomware. Arcserve OneXafe 4500 Series combines traditional NAS’ reliability and productivity advantages with the security benefits of immutable object storage to provide organizations with a safe and powerful secondary storage solution ideally suited to the modern world. Simply put, the OneXafe 4500 series delivers more. It represents a proactive response to our customer’s demand for more storage capacity, data protection, and improved TCO from their data resilience investments.”