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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 Video surveillance systems serve as the enabling technology to unlock this additional value. Many organizations originally installed these systems in years past with the goal of providing a forensic tool to support physical security investigations or simply as a deterrent. Using these systems for forensics required time-consuming manual processes that required investigators to spend hours analyzing captured footage, searching for suspicious events. On top of being an entirely reaction-based approach, lengthy forensic investigations could delay the actual response and pursuit of potential criminal suspects. Humans also quickly became a limiting factor as organizations sought to achieve real-time situational awareness through their video surveillance systems. Typical attempts to do this relied on human operators monitoring live video feeds to react and respond to incidents as they occurred. Costs quickly mounted as organizations hired additional staff or outsourced this function to security guard services. Firms that chose to make this significant investment found that the reliance on human analysts meant high rates of errors and overlooked events. The next generation of video surveillance technology incorporates video analytics to reduce this reliance on human intervention, automating the analysis of captured video footage. Enhanced video surveillance (EVS) systems augment existing surveillance camera deployments with sophisticated video analytics tools to enable organizations to move beyond reactive security use cases and leverage their video as a valuable data source for business. Traditional Video System Security To assess the security of cloud solutions, it first makes sense to look at the traditional options. In theory, a system that uses an air-gapped network video recorder (NVR) is the most secure option. But such an installation largely defeats the purpose of having a security camera system in the first place. If it is walled off from the network, the footage would not be accessible for remote viewing to anyone offsite required to respond to an incident in real time. So, once you do make a system based on an NVR or digital video recorder (DVR) more usable, both the device itself and the attached CCTV security cameras become highly susceptible to hacking exploits. This helps explain why, in its benchmark 2018 Internet Security Threat Report (ISTR), Symantec ranked DVRs second on its list of vulnerable devices involved in the Internet of Things attacks against its honeypot last year. After an IT team configures its IP address for VPNs and opens ports to enable remote access to a WIFI security camera, the NVR immediately becomes one of the most hackable devices in the entire network. The biggest real-world implication is that IT teams often fall into a false sense of security. They know that an air-gapped NVR is foolproof, but they fail to recognize that introducing port forwarding to their surveillance infrastructure introduces some of the greatest risks to their camera system. This leads to longer-than-acceptable delays when it comes to updating firmware. Cloud-Based Video System Security With a cloud-based system, IT professionals are able to easily install hardware and software updates as soon as a vulnerability is identified. With increased vigilance and faster reaction times, the risk of physical and cyberattacks is ultimately reduced. The ease of installing security patches fosters a culture of ongoing risk mitigation, rather than one that falls victim to a false promise of security, which vanishes once a camera system is configured to enable remote access. Furthermore, today’s leading cloud-based IP cameras offer end-toend encryption and additional security features like two-factor authentication and single sign-on, that enable the latest security standards. Whether video data is at rest or in transit, using modern standards for data encryption and network security ensures that video stored beyond the camera’s hard drive, is protected in the event that hackers ever manage to breach the system. Consider Cloud-Based Video Surveillance When today’s IT teams encounter a new business requirement, they often look first to the cloud for solutions, hoping to gain the flexibility, scalability and agility benefits that the cloud offers. This is certainly true for video surveillance systems. Let’s look at four key reasons that organizations are moving away from on-premises video setups and adopting cloud-based video surveillance technology instead:- Four Key Reasons The cloud is cost-effective. Video surveillance systems are often deployed for safety and security reasons, and while these are extremely important applications, they don’t directly align with business strategy. As a result, business leaders view video surveillance as a cost center and want evidence that solutions are working as cost effectively as possible. The cloud provides this assurance. Cloud-based solutions add business value. Once cloud video surveillance systems are integrated with an organization’s technology infrastructure, IT teams may use them to deliver additional business value. Novel applications of cloud-based video surveillance use analytics to help organizations optimize manufacturing processes, track building occupancy rates and automatically read license plates. Cloud surveillance is reliable. Cloud providers manage massive video infrastructures that support thousands of clients. This allows them to build out highly reliable environments that minimize outages and require zero downtime for system maintenance and upgrades. Cloud solutions lower incident response time. Cloud platforms provide robust search functionality that allows incident investigators to quickly track individuals and objects as they move throughout a facility. They also provide easy sharing of stored video clips and livestreamed data for law enforcement and other third parties. Effects of Cloud in Video Surveillance Cloud storage ensures systems can easily be installed, monitored, upgraded and changed to suit the needs of the organization. New hardware components can be integrated into the security network via an IP connection and authorized people can access the system from anywhere, on virtually any Internet-enabled device. This…

Aiming 300% growth in 2023 with the launch of innovative solutions for data storage and backup, file collaboration, video surveillance, and IT infrastructure security Synology, a pioneer and one of the world leaders in data storage and management, recently unveiled its game plan for achieving 300% growth in 2023, riding on its track record of 100% growth YoY in India since 2019 and the strength of its new range of data storage and backup, file collaboration, video surveillance, and network infrastructure solutions. Synology has been growing exponentially YoY in revenue, units shipped, installed base, customers, and active partner accounts since 2019. Synology server deployments in India have doubled YoY, especially among Small and Midsize Businesses (SMBs), emerging as the key growth drivers for the company. The manufacturing sector seeking multi-site solutions to share and sync mission-critical data, accounts for more than 30% of Synology revenues in India. Professional services (ex. hospitals) seeking on-demand data protection, security and backup solutions, and the entertainment industry seeking PETA volume data storage and high I/O data management solutions follow with a 15% share each. Events since 2019 have changed the way businesses and their employees manage and share data, testing organization-wide IT resilience. During the pandemic, Synology NAS used for file collaboration and remote access fulfilled a critical need for SMBs and enterprises to have an integrated infrastructure providing networking, collaboration, security, and file storage solutions, to minimize IT efforts and enable them to focus on running their business in a challenging environment. Designed to simplify and empower users, regardless of skill level, to tackle common IT issues, Synology NAS servers enhanced the business resilience of SMBs. “The Indian economy is poised for exponential growth in 2023 and beyond. Our new line of data management solutions enables us to address unmet market demands and drive digital transformation for customers in India, “said Michael Chang, Regional Sales Head, Asia Pacific, Synology. Staying at the forefront of data management, Synology is bringing new possibilities to the table, including solutions for data storage and backup, file collaboration, video surveillance, and network infrastructure – all designed with one goal in mind – presenting a centralized platform to simplify IT administration while driving digital transformation for enterprises, SMBs and SOHO users in India. Encompassing all products and spanning data management, data protection, and IT infrastructure security, the newly launched Synology solutions will transform the way data is stored and managed setting the bar even higher for reliability, security, and scalability. DATA MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Protect Data against Ransomware and Cyberthreats With DSM 7.2 Expected in early 2023, DSM 7.2 will introduce full-volume encryption, offering greater peace of mind while boosting storage performance by 48% over shared folder-based encryption. DSM 7.2 will also introduce ‘write once, read many’ (WORM) folders. These tamper-proof folders prevent modification or deletion of data during a set period of time. And just like new immutable backups in Hyper Backup, which bar any changes after creation, it helps protect data against ransomware and cyberthreats. Share and Collaborate with Ease Using Synology Drive Updates to Synology’s private cloud solution, Synology Drive, help keep files safe during sharing between teams with watermarks and download policies. Remote wipe capabilities help minimize security risks by removing synced folders from stolen Windows and macOS clients. Automatic login with AD credentials following mass deployment, as well as the provisioning of backup and syncing tasks, make mass deployment simpler. Sharing data over SMB will be safer and more efficient in DSM 7.2. Cross-protocol file locking between SMB file shares and Synology Drive ensures that in-use files are not edited or overwritten. And SMB multichannel transfer support makes use of all network connections available between servers and clients to greatly boost SMB file transfer performance. Scale Out NAS – Next-Gen Storage Servers Also launching in 2023 are new scale-out systems designed for file and object storage. Scale-out clusters will be considerably faster than Synology’s current largest solutions, with near linear scaling of performance and capabilities as more units are added. The first generation of scale-out systems will support clusters of up to 60 servers for more than 12 PB of effective storage, over 60 GB/s sequential write performance, and more than 80,000 concurrent connections. The clusters will offer upwards of 99.99% availability and support Synology’s Hyper Backup and Active Backup data protection suites. DATA PROTECTION SOLUTIONS Worldwide Backup Management Platform A new management platform for Active Backup and C2 Backup aims to enable seamless management, deployment, and monitoring of backup tasks across an organization’s IT infrastructure, regardless of location or scale. The new platform brings together Synology on-premises and cloud-based solutions, providing IT admins and MSPs with the most efficient tools to protect and ensure timely recovery of any device or service. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE Synology 500 Series AI-Powered Cameras Launching in early 2023, Synology 500 Series IP cameras will offer superior performance, security, and integration, with all camera settings managed directly from Surveillance Station. Edge AI capabilities, such as guarding intrusion detection zones, free up recording server resources to allow larger AI-powered deployments, while dedicated processing speeds up people and vehicle searches anywhere in the video frame. Coming in two form factors, Synology 500 Series cameras feature 5 MP sensors for wide-angle 16:9, 3K (2880×1620) recording at 30 FPS. The cameras support PoE and are weatherproof (IP67), enabling flexible placement indoors or outdoors. Synology 500-series cameras are US NDAA/TAA compliant and are designed for security, introducing similar security innovations and hardening methods found on Synology enterprise products. NETWORKING SOLUTIONS WRX560 Wi-Fi 6 Router With Advanced Networking Features Building on the SRM 1.3 platform, the new WRX560 brings the same high-end network management features from the RT6600ax into a more affordable price point. With powerful internal dual-band radios and a 2.5GbE LAN/WAN port, WRX560 can easily be added as a mesh node to any RT6600ax router or utilized as a standalone solution for homes and offices. HYBRID-CLOUD SERVICES Active Insight – Automated Breach And Misuse Detection Active Insight is evolving to automatically prevent user activities…

India’s premier indigenous security and surveillance product manufacturing company, Prama India has opened brand stores in Chennai and Kochi to expand its footprint in the South market region. Prama India in association with a trusted partner Pelikan Office Automation has launched its brand store on October 7, in Chennai. The inauguration of Prama Brand Store was attended by the leading dignitaries and security business community. The newly opened PRAMA brand store will help to make latest PRAMA security products available for partners in the Chennai region. Pelikan Office Automation Pvt. Ltd. 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 Chennai. We are inviting all the stakeholders of the security industry in the South 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 S. Harish, CEO, Pelikan Office Automation Pvt. Ltd. Commenting on this momentous occasion, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. said, “This grand store opening event signify our focus on the South 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 the Chennai. 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 specially designed to showcase best-in-class products and solutions. He further added, “We are hopeful that the store in Chennai will be able to serve the security professionals in the Tamil Nadu region to source the latest PRAMA Security        and Video Surveillance Products. We extend our best wishes to Mr. S. Harish, Director, Pelikan Office Automation Pvt. Ltd. We hope that this initiative will help to create a new success story with PRAMA ecosystem partners.” Prama Opens Brand Store in Kochi Prama India has opened its brand store in Kochi to expand its footprint in the Kerala region.The first-of-its-kind store, located in Kochi, features PRAMA’s wide range of Video Security Products and Solutions. Prama India in association with a trusted partner OXOLAB has launched its brand store on October 18, in Kochi. The Prama Brand Store was inaugurated by Mr. Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama India Pvt. Ltd.  and Mr. Abdulla Khan, CEO, OXOLAB. The event was attended by the leading dignitaries and security business community. The newly opened PRAMA brand store at Kochi will help to showcase the latest PRAMA security products in the Kerala region. OXOLAB is a trusted partner of Prama India, it has carved a niche in the security industry by setting a new benchmark in the distribution business. “We are happy to launch the Kerala’s first PRAMA brand store in Kochi in association with Prama India. All prospective partners are welcome to experience the wide range of indigenously manufactured PRAMA security products at our brand store. We will be glad to serve your product requirements by providing it promptly,” said Abdulla Khan, CEO, OXOLAB. Commenting on this momentous occasion, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. said, “PRAMA Brand Store is a significant step in the direction of creating new, and holistic product experiences for all the stakeholders of the security industry in the Kerala region. This grand store opening event signifies our long term focus and commitment to the partners. 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 the Kochi. 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.” He further added, “We are sure that the PRAMA store in Kochi will add value to the security professional community in the Kerala region by providing the latest PRAMA Security        and Video Surveillance Products. We extend our best wishes to Mr. Abdulla khan, CEO, OXOLAB. We hope that this initiative will help to create a new success story with PRAMA ecosystem partners.”  

Established in 1991, Matrix is a leading company in Security and Telecom solutions for modern organizations. Matrix offers a comprehensive range of solutions for IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom applications. The solutions are designed to meet the communication and security requirements of large enterprises, SMEs, and SMBs. As a technology-driven and customer-focused organization, Matrix invests in manufacturing world-class products that are researched, designed, and developed in India. With around 40% of its human resources dedicated to developing new products, Matrix has launched 60+ cutting-edge products and solutions across 4 domains. To date, Matrix has partnered with 2500+ partners, and through them, catering to over 1 million customers across the world. Consistent research and development have helped the company bring smart innovation in the security domain across India and the global market. With an aim to enhance its reach in the Indian security market, Matrix along with its channel partner Vigilant Technologies organized a Product Expo – MATRIX PARTNER CONNECT in Hyderabad on 15 September 2022. The event was held in The Park Hyderabad that demonstrated innovative solutions encompassing the entire range of Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom. In this event, Matrix displayed its latest range of IP Video Surveillance solutions, including server-based enterprise-grade NVRs, IP Cameras, and Video Management Software. On display will be the entire Matrix range of Turret, Dome, Bullet, and PTZ Cameras ranging from 2MP to 8MP. Their strong conviction for their cameras comes from their UL certification, the global standard for safety, and NEMA certification, for protection against environmental hazards. Besides this, Matrix unleashed the turnkey Server-based Enterprise grade NVRs with Pre-installed Video Management Software. With up to 128 channels support the NVRs come with massive storage of 144TB and throughput of 1GB. It has 4 different types of redundancies along with a Hot-swappable power supply and front HDD bay for uninterrupted surveillance. Under the Time-Attendance segment, Matrix showcased its Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance Device (AEBAS) – VEGA FAXQ specifically designed for government organizations. It marks government employees’ attendance taking Aadhaar information securely from the UIDAI server. Alongside this, Matrix will display its best-in-class facial recognition-based door controller – COSEC ARGO FACE. It boasts high accuracy, an identification speed of less than 0.5 sec, and a massive user capacity of 50K. Enhanced with multiple connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, PoE, and Ethernet, these devices provide the best for modern organizations. Our Product Expo – Matrix Partner Connect, aims at bringing the System Integrators and Business prospects under one roof. The expo served as a platform to share our successful case studies and explain to our partners how our enterprise-grade solutions cater to various verticals Anil Mehra Senior VP, Sales and Marketing Under the Access Control Domain, Matrix presented COSEC PANEL200P – Site Controller that manages up to 255 COSEC door controllers and 25,000 Users from its UI. Matrix also presented its pure access door controller – COSEC ARC DC200P – which comes with multiple benefits over the conventional access control terminal. Being PoE-based and with mounting options of din rail and wall mount makes it easy to install even in constrained space with minimalistic wiring. Matrix will be bringing forth its entire access control environment ranging from site controllers to modern readers to software to this event. In the Telecom domain, Matrix is the only company that provides all business communication products and solutions. Matrix presented its varied communication solutions – PBXs, IP-PBXs, Server-based PBXs, Media Gateways, Communication endpoints, and softphones.  

We all know that in past couple of years Indian economy has grown multiple folds and has become the 5th largest global economy due to untiring work done by Government of India in collaboration with various global and private players in the field of security, infrastructure, data analysis, and other growing sectors. With the economic growth and various global initiatives driven by Indian government, security is one area which has become the need of the hour. Security Surveillance is one sector where a lot of innovation and research is being promoted by the Government of India to boost the sector in-line with the vision of ‘Make in India’ of our honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. ‘AtmNirbhar Bharat,’ a dream which is now turning into a reality due to continued efforts of government in this direction. Sparsh CCTV has slowly and steadily started emerging as one of the contributors in the sector of security surveillance. To complete with the emerging demands of various industry sectors as well as to keep our armed forces equipped with latest technological surveillance equipment’s, Sparsh has been spending a massive 7% of the revenue in the field of research and innovation. The tireless efforts of Sparsh team has started yielding results as Sparsh CCTV was awarded with prestigious ELCINA award during 47th ELCINA Award ceremony held on 20th September 2022. The award was for Excellence in Electronics Hardware Manufacturing & Services in two different categories: Excellence in research and development. Business excellence. This was a proud moment for ‘Sparsh’ to add another prestigious award to their name for their efforts and achievements in the field of R&D and business excellence. Research and Development (R&D) has played a leading role towards achieving business excellence. Their quality and uniqueness give them stability and opportunity to grow in the market. Hence ‘Sparsh’ believes that R&D is the backbone to excel in business, which helped them to achieve 3 times growth in just 2 years’ time span. Sparsh, the first Indian manufacturer of CCTV cameras for indigenous security surveillance, acquired one of the leading R&D labs in India, where they are developing world-class products indigenously. To be the leaders in the market, Sparsh understands that innovation & research is the key to succeed, and it is important to customize the products to meet the security requirements of Indian and global market, to achieve business excellence in the security surveillance sector. Honestly, the way to this award was not so easy. It’s a result of collective efforts by the whole team. Together, the team overcame every challenge, which came its way and set up the milestones for ‘Sparsh,’ which at present demonstrates a wonderful journey of the cohesive team. The whole process was a learning experience for all and with this success the entire team is energized and motivated to take new challenges. With these awards a bar has been set for Sparsh to maintain and excel in the field of security surveillance. Today, Sparsh is proudly catering to the demands of various sectors like army, paramilitary, BSF, oil and gas plants, power plants, tunnels, metro, trains, jails, police, buildings, government buildings, roads, and even homes. But this is just the beginning for an emerging organization who is now ready to spread its wings and soar high to explore the sky of security innovations. Sparsh also marked its presence at the 23rd India International Security Expo by LIVE demonstration of security solutions for # India Ka Apna CCTV, starting with army, navy, paramilitary, court, jail, police station, ATM, banks, residences, market, metro, train, airport, and even set up a road to demonstrate their automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras, speed detection cameras, and even thermal cameras. This attracted senior government officials and delegates in large quantities, including the army, NCG, Indian Air Force, BISF, Delhi Police, M.P Police, IOCL, and various ministry heads (like: FICCI, Meity, Railway Board, CSC, DPIIT etc.), as Sparsh is one of the TOP manufacturers, leading the MAKE IN INDIA policy of the government. The ‘Make in India’ policy was unveiled to revive the country’s ailing manufacturing sector by honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on 15th August 2017 from the ramparts of the Red Fort. An impact Assessment in relation to ‘Make in India’ policy was conducted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (CIM) & Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The event was chaired by Hon’ble Minister of CIM Shri Piyush Goyal and was conducted in lieu of completion of 5 years of the implementation of “Public Procurement Policy – Make in India (PPP-MII).” The Event started with the inaugural Welcome speech by Rajesh Gupta (Director, DPIIT) which set the tone of the event. This was followed by a presentation on the ‘Impact Assessment Report of Public Procurement (preference to Make in India) Order, 2017’ by Ms Manmeet Kaur Nanda (Joint Secretary, DPIIT), followed by the Release of Impact Assessment Report by Hon’ble Minister. Ministry of Commerce and Industry & DPIIT invited three organization as the Make In India success story to present their journey and experience. M/s Samriddhi Automation Ltd. (Sparsh). M/s Tejas Networks Ltd. M/s Accurate Gauging Pvt Ltd. The success story of Sparsh (CCTV) was presented by Sanjeev Sehgal, Founder and Managing Director of Sparsh, fondly known as the ‘Make in India Man’ in the electronics industry. Sparsh came into existence in the year 2002, guided by the vision and determination of Sanjeev Sehgal who wanted to establish an Indian brand in the field of Security Surveillance. During that time, the entire market was captured by unorganized players who were importing cameras from Taiwan and South Korea. Electronic equipment manufacturing was a dream, and no one could have thought for development of CCTV cameras domestically in India. Sparsh took this as a challenge and started making efforts in the direction of becoming the first Indian manufacturer of security surveillance CCTV cameras. After 6 years of research, patience, efforts, and hard work, when finally, the first…

Hikvision unveils the security industry’s first ‘True 8K’ NVRs that support video recording, storage, transferring, decoding and output of up to 8K super-high-resolution images. The new M-Series NVRs can be used with a host of Hikvision cameras, and are ideal for environments where a wide field of view, and extremely high image resolution is needed. The ‘True 8K’ storage, transferring, decoding and output After years of technical accumulation and innovation, Hikvision has comprehensively upgraded and optimized both the software and hardware of the M-Series NVR. These NVRs are equipped with an 8-core 64-bit high-performance SOC chip and high-capacity DDR4 memory kits, which provide full guarantee for ‘True 8K’ functionalities. 8K video access & storage The powerful hardware performance of the M-Series provides a stable guarantee for 8K video access. In the meantime, enabled with the innovative dynamic cache technology, the devices are able to adjust the cache required by each channel as per high-concurrency and high bit rate video stream. Being able to effectively adjust the dynamic application, the entire device’s performance is improved, making it able to achieve efficient storage for 8K video stream. 8K video transfer The built-in high I frame rate port forwarding optimization technology not only ensures the data integrity, but also improves the transferring efficiency of the 8K code stream, effectively reducing frame loss and delay. 8K video decoding Featured with a high-performance codec core that supports up to 32x1080p@30fps, the devices can efficiently decode 8K real-time streams for two channels at the same time, enabling smooth live view and playback. 8K video output The new series adopts the HDMI2.1 interface, which supports an output resolution as high as 8K (7680×4320)/ 30HZ. An all-encompassing ‘True 8K’ solution from the front end to the back end With the M-Series NVRs launched, Hikvision is extending its ‘True 8K’ solutions from front end products such as cameras and LED displays to back end devices, offering customers an extremely clear and detailed visual experience in all kinds of scenarios. The ‘True 8K’ NVRs can be used with a wide range of Hikvision’s cameras to meet users’ specific needs of various situations. Combined with fisheye cameras, panoramic cameras, TandemVu, and many other cameras, the devices are fit to be used in both indoor and outdoor spaces such as public halls, squares, stadiums, stations etc., where wider angle of view, and sharper, more detailed images are required. System stability and data safety To ensure high-level system stability and data safety, the M-Series NVRs are equipped with an embedded file system that helps to increase productivity for data management tasks, a 1+1  redundant power supply to provide load balancing, reduce pressure, and increase service life, as well as a ‘dual system’ to avoid data loss and guarantee the reliability of the storage system. Ease of use and simple installation To ensure ease of use and simple installation, the 2/ 4/ 8/ 16-bay models of the M-Series adopts 1U, 1.5U, 2U, and 3U chassis design. At the same time, the device’s hot dip galvanized coating makes it highly durable, and its versatile modular architecture ensures deployment flexibility. These design features bring about a lightweight, hassle-free, efficiently heat-dissipating device which can easily meet users’ evolving needs. Wenson Zhou, a Product Director at Hikvision said, “The new M-Series NVRs showcase Hikvision’s industry-leading technologies and innovations by offering superior-quality images of up to 8K super-high-resolution through an easy connection with a wide range of Hikvision cameras. These ‘True 8K’ devices will enable users from all kinds of industries with the capacity to zoom into large scenes to view exact details without quality loss.”  

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 Human beings have a long-standing relationship with privacy and security. For centuries, we’ve locked our doors, held close our most precious possessions, and been wary of the threats posed by thieves. As time has gone on, our relationship with security has become more complicated as we’ve now got much more to be protective of. As technological advancements in security have got smarter and stronger, so have those looking to compromise it. Cloud-based physical security technology is quickly becoming the favored option for workplace technology over traditional on-premise systems. The cloud is essential to data management for most businesses and there are many reasons – why? Cloud-based technology is sweeping the security industry because of its advanced abilities and unparalleled convenience. The main difference with cloud-based technology is that your systems aren’t hosted on a local server. Instead, it’s managed by a third party, and accessible remotely. But how does the cloud factor into your physical security planning, and is it the right fit for your organization? Physical security is basic in many areas, and it’s no different in the IT security area. The physical locations where cloud offerings reside must be compliant to host physical security policies. The pandemic forced restricted access to physical sites but cloudbased solutions that enabled organizations to remotely monitor video, control cameras, assess system health, perform maintenance, and update firmware/software which have now become invaluable. Increased flexibility By migrating physical security components to the cloud, organizations have more flexibility. In terms of physical security, examples of that flexibility include being able to make adjustments to security systems on the fly. Changes to door schedules, access permissions, and credentials are instant with a cloud-based access control system, and the admin doesn’t need to be on the property. This is especially important for multi-site and enterprise organizations, who need to be able to access the physical security controls for every location, without having to travel. Support for remote access and monitoring The cloud has also become an indispensable tool for supporting remote work and distributed teams in recent years. When you can’t have every employee onsite at all time, whether due to social distancing or space limitations, remote access to your physical security technology is essential. Let’s look at the scenario of an employee getting locked out. With remote access, one can see that an unlock attempt was made via the access control system, and check whose credentials were used. With video access control or integrated VMS, one can also check video footage to make sure the person is who they say they are. Then, unlock the door remotely, or notify onsite security teams if needed – all on your own device without leaving the house. Being able to monitor what’s happening across the property, with video surveillance, access activity, and real-time notifications, improves incident response time and increases security without additional investment on your part. Greater scalability Physical security plans often need to account for future growth and changes in business needs. But it’s nearly impossible to anticipate every possible scenario when setting physical security policies and systems. That’s where the cloud comes into play. Current on-premise systems are often cumbersome to scale up or back, and limited in the ability to easily or quickly adapt the technology to account for emerging security needs. Cloud-based physical security technology, on the other hand, is inherently easier to scale. Because the entire ecosystem lives in the cloud, all software updates can be done over-the-air, and there aren’t any licensing requirements to worry about if you need to scale the system back. Improved RoI and future-proofing The cloud-based technology allows organizations to take a proactive approach to their physical security planning. Rather than waiting for incidents to occur and then reacting, a future-proof system utilized automations, integrations, and data trends to keep organizations ahead of the curve. In short, the cloud allows you to do more with less up-front investment. With some of the solution providers, you only pay for what you use, and it’s easy to make adjustments as business needs shift. The seamless nature of cloud-based integrations is also key for improving security posturing. System administrators have access to more data across connected systems, and therefore a more complete picture of security trends and activity over time. Taking advantage of AI data analytics, building managers can utilize cloud-based technology to future-proof their physical security plans, and create a safer building that’s protected from today’s threats, as well as tomorrow’s security challenges. Access control Touchless access control is a cloud-based solution that can help businesses restrict unauthorized entries to their buildings. Using an access control system is an essential physical deterrent to protecting your business’s on-site data, with touchless access capabilities also providing convenience to your employees. In schools, law firms, and other businesses that house sensitive information and assets, it is essential to provide clients with the assurance that their data is in good hands. Employees can use touchless access using mobile credentials, which reduces costs and losses on creating new keys. Users may have a longer induction process with a conventional access system as they wait for your security staff to hand over their keycard. Pin pad door locks are no longer suitable in a post-pandemic climate, as they increase the number of building touchpoints users must come into contact with as they enter the building, which may lead to contamination. Instead, touchless access control equips you with the tools to reduce touchpoints at the entrance to your facility and promote user wellbeing. Mobile credentials can operate door locks via BlueTooth for smoother entry without users…

According to a recent study of business and leisure travelers, wireless service is the top amenity desired at all hotels by 90% of respondents. Today guests expect ready access to highspeed internet and internet-enabled applications wherever they go whether on business or at leisure so they can check email, access work files, upload photos, engage on social media sites, watch movies, or listen to music. Today numerous small businesses would find value in having Wi-Fi for their guests, employees and business systems, but the cost and complexity of setting up and managing such a network is beyond their means. NETGEAR, the global networking company is empowering such businesses, with its secure, reliable, and easy to install networking systems. The brand’s solutions are perfect for commercial locations such as professional offices, restaurants, retail, or bed and breakfast inns. These systems require no wiring, professional installation, or added IT costs. Best Practices for Deploying Wi-Fi Whether for hotels or restaurants, Wi-Fi is a must for security and customer satisfaction. While upgrading the wireless network or starting from scratch, there are several important factors to consider when planning a Wi-Fi deployment. Patrons of small to mid-sized restaurants and hotels/ motels have the same expectations for quality and reliability of Wi-Fi service as guests in luxury hotels and fine dining establishments. However, ease of use and cost effectiveness is critical consideration for small to midsized establishments. Below is a check list of core features and attributes suggested by NETGEAR for decision makers in small to mid-sized hospitality sites to use when evaluating solutions from various wireless vendors: Medium usage capacity for hundreds of clients. Controller for centralized management. Wireless isolation to protect corporate assets and clients on the network Basic firewall. WPA2-PSK authentication (uses a plain-English passphrase to generate unique encryption keys). 2 SSIDs (1 open for guests, 1 for staff with security). Per user rate limiting to cap throughput/ bandwidth per user. Seamless roaming to avoid dropped connections when guests move between APs. Guest captive portal/ web redirect for custom branding. Onsite (or remote) wireless site survey and planning services. Ease of installation and configuration. Interoperability with ecosystem vendors such as hotel billing servers. NETGEAR provides all these salient features and bring to its customers most innovative and secure devices. These products are armed with NETGEAR Armor which is powered by Bitdefender that ensures advanced protection from cyber threats and protects all your devices on the network from attacks. These devices also come with three pre-defined Wi-Fi networks for traffic separation – an administrative network for business connectivity, an employee network for internet access, and a guest network for visitors to enjoy the internet. Admin Network Designed to provide access to critical infrastructure such as private servers, VoIP systems, or computers that contain sensitive data like patient files, Point of Sale (PoS) terminals, printers, etc. Employee Network Designed for employee BYODs (bring your own device) which need access to the internet, but do not need access to the systems on the Admin Network or the Gigabit Ethernet Ports. These devices have SSID that is different from the admin network, and its password can be easily changed as employees leave. Guest Access Network Completely isolated from the other two networks, these devices are designed to be used by customers, clients and other visitors. Their devices get access to the internet through a captive portal for only a limited amount of time as easily set by the network administrator. NETGEAR a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. The Company’s products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless (Wi-Fi and LTE), Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. The product line consists of wired and wireless devices that enable networking, broadband access and network connectivity. These products are available in multiple configurations to address the needs of the end-users in each geographic region in which the Company’s products are sold. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 31,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 28,000 value-added resellers, as well as multiple major cable, mobile and wireline service providers around the world. The company’s headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in approximately 25 countries.  

Deep conversations, significant transactions, valuable industry insights of Day 1 carried right through to Closing Day, with further engagements and projects in the pipeline After two long years of forced hiatus, months of anticipation and preparation, and three days of bustling activity, InfoComm India 2022 has proven that absence only makes the heart grow fonder. The Show saw 11,381 visitors discovering cutting-edge solutions presented by 160 exhibiting companies from more than 15 countries, and gaining technology and industry insights from renowned speakers through 35 Summit sessions. It was evident from the level of engagement and energy on the show floor that the three-year hiatus has fuelled a recharge of ideas, and interest in the solutions on display. Solutions Beyond Post-pandemic Era Going by the technological products and solutions seen at InfoComm India 2022, the world is poised for a whole new post-pandemic landscape – one where work, life and play are not just delivered in hybrid mode but also open to other creative modes yet to be dreamt up. On the show floor, visitors saw innovative solutions up close in action like powerful unified communication systems for offices with Zoom and Microsoft Teams-certified devices; mission-critical application solutions for command and control centers; 4K interactive LCD screens for smart classrooms; high-quality digital signage and displays for advertising and retail; and so much more. Gracing the Show with his presence was Honorable Minister for Information Technology for the Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Mano Thangaraj. After touring the show floor, he shared his thoughts, “InfoComm India is a professional platform that gathers industry experts with the latest knowledge and valuable insights while providing a significant platform for the business community to network and connect.” Honorable Minister Thiru Mano Thangaraj was also the chief guest speaker at the NIXT Summit Industry Forum for Education on Day 2. Visitors explored the latest and most innovative solutions from 160 exhibiting brands including leading industry players like Aero, Crestron, Delta, Harman and Vega. Of these, 31 companies exhibited for the first time at InfoComm India. They include brands like Anixter, LG, NEC, Fore Excel and Prama Hikvision. Pratik Agrwal, Director of Fore Excel enthused, “AR/ VR is still a new technology in India and we are excited to be able to showcase our solutions at InfoComm India. Many visitors were very interested in our AR/ VR products and we received hundreds of leads during the show.” Returning exhibitor, Crestron had a good showing and saw productive engagements with its customers and prospects at its booth over the three days. Joel Mulpeter, Director, Product Marketing Asia shared, “InfoComm India is a fantastic show. It brought the industry back together. The Show is a great way for us and our partners to demonstrate our technology and solutions to our customers in person.” Vega, another repeat exhibitor also had fruitful participation. Matthew Deayton, Deputy Chief Executive Officer shared his observation, “The calibre of visitors at InfoComm India is higher than before, and so is the quality of engagements that have taken place at our booth.’ Personalized and Enhanced Visitor Experience The Hosted Buyers Program welcomed 150 buyers who came from the government, education, healthcare, defense, IT, architecture and consultancy sectors. The Hosted Buyers were brought on guided tours around the show floor for a personal introduction to leading solution providers and their latest technology and product offerings. Post-tour, the Hosted Buyers had the opportunity to further network with the exhibitors and learn more about the solutions up close. Hosted Buyer Dheeraj Kumar, Additional Municipal Commissioner, Yamuna Nagar Municipal Corporation said, “I am thoroughly impressed with the technologies put up by the exhibitors.” With much to see, pre-show solution-discovery and communication facilities – namely, Business Matching, vBooth and Meeting Scheduler – have proven beneficial to the visitor experience. These respectively helped solution-seekers identify exhibitors relevant to their industry and technology needs; find out salient information about each exhibitor; interact and secure a meeting with exhibitors they are interested in – all via the Show website, even before the Show opened. Inspired Learning, Networking and Collaborations The insightful and inspiring InfoComm India 2022 Summit sessions have also paved the way for more initiatives to be launched on the back of the event. Specific needs of different audience segments were addressed by industry experts and sector leaders via the various learning tracks – AV Leaders Connect (by invitation only), AVIXA Seminars, Industry Forums and AV Managers Day. “India is expected to be the world’s fastest growing professional AudioVisual market, and it is also expected to be world’s fastest growing economy. With its robust economy, a huge market hungry for disruption-driven solutions, and a population always seeking innovation, India is the place for Pro-AV technology to flourish,” said See Lay Eng, Senior Director of InfoCommAsia. She continued, “This is reflected in the high energy levels on the show floor since the opening day of InfoComm India.” InfoComm India 2023: The next edition of InfoComm India is set to take place from 25-27 October 2023, at a different venue of Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.    

The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police has been conferred with the prestigious FICCI Smart Policing Award 2021, at the annual conference on homeland security that was held at FICCI in New Delhi. STF, UP police won this Special Jury Award in a highly competitive field which received more than 192 entries from 19 State Police Forces and 4 CAPFs, and other Central Police Forces, for its application of the AI-Powered JARVIS tool. JARVIS-SIAN was launched by Amitabh Yash (IPS) in 2021 and has been indigenously developed by Staqu Technologies, which is a Gurugram-based AI research start-up. The annual conference that witnessed the participation of senior officials from the Government of India, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and various State Police Forces (SPFs) acknowledged the ingenuity and far-sightedness of the smart policing solutions adopted by STF Uttar Pradesh Police. STF, UP Police department had launched the JARVIS – SIAN, an AI-powered audio and video analytics platform for the identification of criminals and miscreants by utilization of both their voice samples and photographs. Technology has been highly efficient and useful in the reduction of organized crime and the capture of cybercriminals. Amitabh Yash, IPS, ADG, STF UP Police, under whose guidance the JARVIS-SIAN was developed, said, “It is a humbling experience to be receiving this recognition from a national body like FICCI. With the technology, we envisioned utilizing the latest advancements in the field of artificial intelligence to strengthen our ground-level defense. We are glad to be recognized for the same and sincerely hope that more Indian states would now be motivated to adopt the latest technologies to enhance policing operations.” Commenting on the win, Atul Rai, Founder, and CEO, Staqu Technologies said, “We would like to firstly congratulate STF, UP Police for this award. The manner and commitment in which the technology has been adopted across the strata by STF are reflected in this victory here. A lot of countries worldwide have adopted AIbased deep learning in their security and surveillance methods, and have experienced success. The technology certainly eliminates the room for errors and adds a layer of intelligence to the whole procedure. We could not be happier about how our country is now embracing the advancement of technology. At Staqu we believe in the continuous enhancement of our offerings which at the end of the day are designed to make the lives of our fellow countrymen safer and easier.” Empowering the special task forces officers at Ground Zero, JARVIS helps officers identify criminals through voice samples, facial scans, video footage etc. Owing to its widespread use cases and superior AI capabilities, JARVIS is used by all the officers in 7 zones of STF in Uttar Pradesh, ranging from inspectors to ADG. As a Gurgaon-based Artificial Intelligence start-up, Staqu strives to utilize technology in solving real-world problems. Founded in 2015, the company provides state-of-the-art image recognition, language-independent proprietary speaker identification, and text processing, including sentiment analysis, text classification and summarization. Staqu was handpicked by the British High Commission as the Best AI Start-up in the country. Furthermore, triumphing in IBM’s Global Entrepreneur Program, Staqu has successfully raised investment from Indian Angel Network.