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Corptive Research, a leading B2B conference organizer, hosted one of the most happening security conferences – Safe Secure Workplaces Conference 2020 at the Hotel Holiday Inn, Aerocity, New Delhi on 6 February 2020. The conference had a time-oriented theme of ‘Security Trends for the Next Decade.’ It drew a crowd of around 200 professionals from government, PSUs, corporate security, facility management, HRs, BCP and CRE, and also representatives from leading global and national security networks and associations. The event saw a house-full attendance throughout the day. The closing ceremony had close to hundred plus people. The first special keynote address was delivered by Lt Gen (Dr) V K Ahluwalia, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM (Retd), Director CLAWS. His presentation on ‘Evolving Geo-political and Security Trends and place of India in the New Global Order’ generated a lot of buzz in the audience. An impactful presentation followed it by Ralph Sunil, Group Head – Facility Management Services, GMR Group on ‘Multi Dimensions of Safety And Security At Work Places – Their Impact and Future Proofing.’ Vikas Vats, President – HRAI was the third keynote speaker and spoke on the HR role in making workplaces safe and secure. There was a special keynote by Paul Devassy CPP from OYO, who spoke on ‘Learnings for the Security Industry in the Last Decade and the Future and Evolution of Security Industry in the Coming Decade.’ It was followed by a networking coffee session, which was sponsored by System Level Solutions Inc. Paresh Patel, CEO, System Level Solutions Inc, personally participated and attended the conference along with his team members. Dipen Parmar had given a technology presentation on how SLS solutions can contribute to making workplaces safer and secure. The networking coffee session worked like a speed dating session. It connected the industry participants with exhibitors, sponsors, and industry experts. A technology presentation followed this by the camera partners for the events – Axis Communications. Vincy Kwatra – Distribution Account Manager for Axis Communications, presented the latest in video management systems. Axis Communications is the leading international brand in cameras and VMS. A panel discussion on tech advancements supplemented the technology presentation. The panel was moderated by Gurucharan S Virdi from BOA. The panel included a short video on technology and started with a question and answer session on QR codes – that were printed as contact card on all badges. Rakesh Trivedi, General Manager from Tata Communications gave a presentation on IoT – technology and solutions. Tata Communications was the networking partner for this conference. This was the first time when Tata Communications participated in Safe Secure Workplaces, and their technology presentation was inspiring for all. The SSW conference, in its aim to make it a genuinely cross-vertical conference, brought on a panel for facility management. The panel focused on the realignment of facility and security management strategies. The discussion aimed to bring an understanding of the different verticals on how to work together. It also focused on the integration aspects of facility management and security management. Right from its first edition, employee safety, particularly women safety, has been a central theme to the agenda. The panel saw a discussion on sensitive topics like safety during transit, technology, and privacy. The perspective was multi-angled. We saw participation from the security heads, human resource heads, command center heads, leading consultants. Sushil Pradhan, MitKat led the meaningful discussion with Rakesh Sharma, Vishal Dewan, Bhawna Beri, Adity Gurtoo, Deepshikha Malik. There was a special master class in this edition of SSW which focused on ‘incident response.’ This was an interactive sessions with the audience as active participants. The focus of the session was to bring in value for the participants via collective learning. The master class invoked a lot of questions from the audience and kept the ambiance charged. The theme of the entire conference was centered around ‘Trends for the next decade.’ Col SM Kumar, MD & CEO, MitKat Advisory, lit up the stage and the audience with his presentation on the upcoming trends. He spoke on increasing pace of technology, shifting trends, workforce management and priorities. His presentation had everyone’s intent focused on his words and eyes glued to the screen. CheqWorld, an initiative by Inquest Advisories Pvt Ltd also participated as a sponsor for the SSW event. They brought in their views on background research, document verification, and KYC. Earlier MyGate has also given a presentation; they participated as an access management partner. The security conference was covered by media partners like SecurityLink India and Silicon India. The comparatively grander second edition of SSW 2020 validates that a well-designed and properly strategized event is yet able to leave its mark and enables the participants to take away thoughts of significance from the forum. SSW 2020 edition 2.0 is a big success, and wide appreciations of Corptive’s well in line efforts in concertation with those of us, SecurityLink India as the official media partner, are highly encouraging to take the venture further. SSW was supported by a large number of associations, including OSAC, GACS, ASIS, SECONA, Forces Network, CIC, HRAI, IISSM. Cushman & Wakefield and MitKat Advisory were the knowledge partners for the event.  

Prama Hikvision conducted the Hikvision Certified Security Associates (HCSA) Program in Mumbai from 23 to 25 January 2020. “Prama Hikvision has set the new benchmark by offering professional video surveillance certification to validate video expertise under Hikvision Certified Security Associate (HCSA) program in India. This Hikvision certification program is specially designed for security professionals. Besides, Hikvision provides meaningful endorsement to those who succeed in the exam and become Hikvision certified professionals. We will continue with our knowledge sharing initiatives in the year 2020 with the update on Hikvision’s latest technologies, products and solutions,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The three day comprehensive HCSA program included training sessions on optics basics, turbo HD analog solution, PTZ configuration, network basics, IP camera, NVR, fish eye camera, iVMS 4200 and smart functions and applications. Some latest themes and technologies were introduced under HCSA training. The hands on training module included configuration and deployment of Colorvu and AcuSense technology and cameras, face recognition, people counting, heat mapping functions in Hikvision’s latest cameras. The HCSA program also covered networking fundamentals and designing concepts related to video surveillance, and network security features available in Hikvision products. During the training new 4.0 GUI of Hikvision NVR was explained. The training contained implementation of ANR technology for video stream recording in case of network failure of NVR, the implementation of RAID technology for data security on hard disk, hot spare system in case of storage device failure, lens selection according to field of view and network bandwidth and storage calculation based on H.265+ compression technology. The HCSA training program was conducted by Vinit Narvekar, Manager, Customer Trainings, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The idea behind HCSA program is to give hands on training and demonstration as a part of the three day intensive training program. As part of this certification program a dedicated online examination and tests are conducted after the training sessions. The HCSA level certification focuses on training participants in essential configurations, operations and maintenance of Hikvision video surveillance products and its features. It is designed for technical engineers, who have worked in the security industry for some years and have already gained knowledge and experience about security basics. The certification program is open to anyone looking to gain expertise in video surveillance and total security solutions. The trainee should have at least one-year of work experience in the security industry and be familiar with security basics. The program concluded successfully with a good response from the young engineers and installers. The successful batch of HCSA program participants will receive the HCSA certificates. The HCSA certificate adds value with product knowledge and technology updates to security professionals, entrepreneurs and system integrators. It also enhances the business prospects. The next HCSA program schedule will be announced on the Hikvision India website.  

53% Indians Faces Online Abuse on Social Media Platforms #BeAware, a study conducted by Social Media Matters, Do Your Thing, and Institute for Governance, Policies, and Politics revealed that 53% Indians have faced online abuse on social media platforms. Out of these, only 66% reported the incident to the platform, from which 52% reported the cyber crime to the police as well. Nearly half of the population of planet earth is actively using the digital spaces to communicate and connect with the global audience. #BeAware studied the awareness and perception of community guidelines and social media reporting mechanisms present on social media. The questionnaire included open and close-ended questions for the participants to share their experiences. A total of 1067 users participated in the study from across India between the period of December 2019 to January 2020. Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics (IGPP) in their statement said that the research study was done to understand the efficacy of reporting mechanism and community guidelines of social media platforms. It has analysed the responses of nearly a thousand participants based on their experience, perception, and feedback particularly on the issue of hate speech, online abuse, and online financial fraud. The respondents are covered across states, age-groups, and gender. It is found that online users in the age-group of 22-25 are more exposed followed by above 30. Furthermore, nearly half of the participants are female and transgender who faced such negative experience largely and also reported the case more than male members. However, most netizens are of the opinion that there is a need to raise awareness of reporting mechanism and community guidelines of social media platforms through various methods such as online safety workshop. The study also stated that 53% of Indian online users are not aware of the existing community guidelines by social media platforms. These guidelines primarily set the tone and state policies of the social media platform to deal with violation of rules, illicit cyber behaviour etc., on social media platforms. 62% of the respondents said that they are aware of the reporting mechanisms but a large number i.e., 73% users recommending escalation of initiatives to raise awareness about community guidelines and reporting mechanisms. Commenting on the outcomes of this study, Amitabh Kumar, Founder of Social Media Matters quoted, “More than half of the users on social media platforms have faced some kind of abuse, this is not acceptable! To realize our dream for #DigitalIndia it is essential that we make cyberspaces safe. There is a lot of work to be done by Social Media Platforms to achieve this.” 53% of the respondents also believed that some improvisations are required to build an efficient reporting mechanism on the social media platforms. #BeAware also gathered user’s recommendations to raise awareness regarding the reporting mechanism of social media in India. 24% respondents believed that offline awareness will help in letting users know about them, 23% believed that online awareness will do the needful and 23% of the respondents selected a combination of various methods to increase awareness.  

With the intention to presenting its roadmap to partners and systems integrators, CP PLUS organized a series of technology shows in various cities of India such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Calicut, Kochi, Trivandrum, Ludhiana, Bangalore, Hubli, Mysore, Madurai, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Banaras, Agra, Gwalior, Nashik, Aurangabad and Goa, besides many others throughout the months of September, October, November and December 2019. During the shows, they discussed the latest technologies, and best industry practices and opportunities in different verticals. With over 2000 visitors collectively, the shows were a great success and created new benchmarks. The shows received huge responses from the participants including dealers, distributors and system integrators. “Security as a technology is evolving very fast and the business is becoming more AI-oriented. Hence staying relevant with the latest trends and solutions is the need of the hour. And CP PLUS technology shows give partners pre glimpses of the future market,” said Yogesh B Dutta, COO, CP PLUS, “The goal here is to empower them to have a stable business path not only for the next few years but for the long run in the market.” With the motto ‘seeing is believing,’ these roadshows have been engaging the partners and giving them a brief on the future of security through CP PLUS’ advanced products and solutions. These shows have also been enlightening the partners on how they can grow their business in the field of electronic security. CP PLUS roadshows attracted numerous industry professionals, and new and existing partners to experience the latest electronic surveillance technologies and security trends. According to Anupam Sah, Marketing Head, CP PLUS, “These technology shows offered an important platform to guide and appreciate our partners and system integrators. They presented the right mix of engaging conferences, product exhibits and awards. The shows have been a win-win situation for partners and CP PLUS, both. We exhibited some of our best technologies along with the new launches at the roadshows. The response we received from the visitors was excellent and it greatly encouraged us.” Innovative technologies and solutions presented at the shows included IP PTZ cameras, Guard+ full-colour cameras for colourful view in dark, 5MP HD cameras for ultra high-resolution images, EzyKam – Full HD wireless cloud cameras, biometrics time & attendance solutions, intelligent video door phones, health monitoring systems (HMS) for surveillance devices, network racks (wall mount/ floor mount), CCTV and HDMI cables, PoE switches, and high-performance CCTV power supply. Besides, the AI-powered surveillance systems and technologies emerged as the major attractions at the roadshows. All products are specially designed for today’s CCTV surveillance needs, delivering high performance, reliability, consistency and scalability. Experts from CP PLUS educated the partners about the benefits and relevance of the presented solutions. Likewise, the partners showed their keen interest in the CP PLUS new launches and cutting-edge surveillance systems. The technology-shows were high-profile event with positive and powerful concept by CP PLUS.  

Tenda presented an ensemble of innovative networking and smart home solutions at the 23rd edition of Cable TV Show, SAARC largest CATV and broadband show recently held at Science City, Kolkata. The event saw the gathering of industry veterans of the networking industry across the globe. The visitors were briefed about Tenda’s top of the line technology and products. Tenda received an overwhelming response here; showcased their entire range of networking and smart home devices ranging from Wi-Fi, Mesh and SIM routers, PoE switches, security cameras, range extenders, and adapters. Speaking about the event, John Dong, Director, Tenda India said, “Tenda always wants to connect with its customers and partners on a more personal level, and thus participation in Cable TV Show was one of such step we took, to interact with our dealers, distributors, SIs, partners and to know their demand and requirements. Cable TV Show turned out to be a positive investment from Tenda, which not only gave us an idea of what partners are looking forward to the Indian market but also partners were able to see what Tenda is offering them new, to help them gain more business.”  

Prama Hikvision participated in the recently held SITA IT Expo 2019 in Surat to showcase its latest innovative security products and solutions. The ‘SITA IT EXPO’ was organised by the South Gujarat Information Technologists Association (SITA) at Vanita Vishram Ground, Surat. The Prama booth at event demonstrated their latest security solutions across categories. The booth displayed a new range of HD-TVI and IP camera specially Color Vu and AccuSense technology, AI based product, high end CCTV products like explosion proof, and thermal based cameras, and face recognition based access control, time attendance, video door phone and intrusion alarm system. The key Hikvision products and solutions displayed at the SITA IT Expo 2019 included Hikvision’s HD-TVI (high definition transport video interface) solution, professional IP, Easy IP 4.0 & PanoVu cameras, EZVIZ Wi-Fi cameras, alarm devices, NVRs etc., analog and IP VDP product series, access control products including access controllers, standalone terminals, card readers, turnstiles, and elevator controllers, Hikvision AXHub intruder alarm system, PoE (power-over-ethernet) switches, and CAT6 and 3+1 network cables. “SITA IT Expo 2019 is a relevant B2B platform of South Gujarat region. Prama Hikvision has a good penetration into this regional market. We had showcased the latest Hikvision products and solutions to update the security professional community and system integrators,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. Prama Hikvision’s booth at SITA event got a good response from the dealers, distributors and end-users. Many leading diamond and textile industry representatives visited the booth and appreciated the innovative security solutions and products. SITA association had invited more than 1000 partners across south Gujarat (Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Ankleshwar and Bharuch), who were also attracted by the Prama Hikvision’s booth.  

In its 4th edition, the expo is coming with greater promise for innovation,       application,knowledge sharing and business prospects Fire safety and security is a universal responsibility, with key onus lying on business owners, architects, planners, and security supervisors at the final end. A great number of unfortunate incidents can be prevented if compliances are ensured and contingencies are safeguarded. In unforeseen circumstances, the preparedness and protection go a long way to overcome the hazards of fire to life and property. FSIE 2020 is jointly organized by Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI) & Nuernberg Messe India. While FSAI is one of India’s leading associations for fire & security sector with over 1800 members, Nurnberg Messe is one of the world’s leading exhibition organization with strong expertise and portfolio on fire & security topics viz., Enforce Tac, FeuerTRUTZ, Perimeter Protection etc. The India operations of NM India have an excellent reputation with a strong presence in the Indian exhibition industry with over 16 leading exhibitions on different industry verticals. The market revenues for fire & safety equipment in the Indian market are expected to reach US$4.95 billion by 2020. FSIE 2020 is committed to bring key industry buyers, suppliers and other stakeholders, facilitating the exchange of ideas, sharing of knowledge and opportunities to network on a large scale. The event provides an opportunity to learn about emerging market trends, gather market intelligence, and showcase latest innovations available in the fire, safety and security industry. Key features Latest technologies, development & application. 360 degree approach to fire safety, security, and building automation in India. Multitude of conferences, interactive panel discussions, technical seminars, workshops and ideation sessions organized by FSAI. Attributes Spread over 10,000 sq. mtrs. of exhibition space. Expecting over 10,000 professionals. Supported by all leading associations and trade bodies, fire departments, and state level organisations in India. Benefit from co-location with ACREX at the same venue – Asia’s largest HVAC and refrigeration event, attracting over 30,000 key buyers and professionals from across India and other countries. Comprehensive visitor profile cutting across both user community and industry stakeholders – experts, professionals, technology and innovation in one place. Curated hosted buyer programs, and live demonstration of equipment and machines. The Finest India Skills & Talent (FIST) Awards 2020 in the field of fire & security – recognizing achievements of the most innovative, reliable and cost-effective products, services and solutions. Dedicated IoT pavilion to showcase cutting edge technologies in the IBMS/ IoT space. The event will also see conferences and workshops addressing key topics related to fire safety and security. Pankaj Dharkar, International President, Fire & Security Association of India said, “The Indian fire and safety equipment market is expected to reach USD 4.94 billion by 2020. With the increased growth of the economy coupled with the government rules and regulations, the future of the Indian fire safety & security market is very bright.” “The response to FSIE 2020 is a true reflection of industry transformation and unlimited market opportunities in India. The event promises the largest gathering of trade professionals witnessing latest innovations by the leading brands participating from across the world. We strive to raise the bar every year and rigorously pursue to place India as a market destination for all giant international players to participate in FSIE,” said Sonia Prashar, Chairperson of the Board and Managing Director, Nuernberg Messe India.  

Anil Puri, CMD, APS Group A thought leader and an action catalyzer rolled into one – Anil Puri is a rare combination of a visionary, and one who has mastered the art of strategic and tactical thinking to the core. He has been using this combination to seed new ideas and to lead them to their implementation on ground. This has been a consistent feature of his career. Here he examines the concept of crime prevention and the expanding role of private security companies. The trends abroad The new landscape of blended roles – law enforcement agencies teaming up with the private security companies i.e., enabling public-private partnerships to serve the public – may be new to the Indian subcontinent but it has been experimented successfully by quite a few nations like United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Nigeria and South Africa. Despite the fact that police and private security operate on quite different principles of private and public interests, there does seem to be, or rather there is an obvious scope for their enhanced relationships that provide wide benefits to diverse stakeholders, provided a well-defined set of guiding principles are in place for ensuring accountability and optimal outcomes in crime prevention partnerships. These partnerships may cover a range of specialties including cyber security, financial criminal investigation and private protection. Law enforcement agencies leverage the expertise and resources of private security firms to better investigate and solve complex cases. Private firms aren’t restricted by a public budget and can invest in the latest technologies. Additionally, law enforcement officers often moonlight with security companies and/ or transition into the careers in private security as they have a better understanding of the system and to facilitate working of law enforcement agencies to better serve the people. Bipolarity of the roles The extent to which the private security industry has a role in proactive policing is an issue. At present the private security industry performs reactive functions in relation to crime; these may include armed response, transporting cash and conducting investigations. Proactive policing is more concerned with conducting crime analyses, working together with the community to understand crime concerns, and strategizing to address safety and security related issues and targeting of criminal and disorderly behavior. In addition to guarding, security companies also provide armed response or alarm response, by monitoring alarms and dispatching security personnel (Quick Reaction Team – QRT) when the alarm is triggered. Although the guarding industry employs the bulk of security personnel, more clients are serviced through the armed response component of the security industry. Private security companies also provide armed escort services whereby they offer escorts to transport cash, assets and confidential documents. Some security companies also provide services during sporting or entertainment events, conduct investigations and security training, and become involved in various aspects relating to the provision and installation of monitoring equipment and security devices. One of the aims is for the police, together with the private security industry, to create an environment in which the security expectations of the public where huge resources are expended are actually met. Indian context The ‘law enforcement and private security’ share a number of common goals including crime prevention, the protection of people and property, and identification of criminals. The growing use of these partnerships reflects some recognized advantages. The deployment of security guards for traffic control, safeguarding metros and rails, escorting buses, and securing hospitals, government buildings, factories, shopping malls, and schools etc., aims mainly to offset the skewed police-public ratio. The PSIs are performing a significant and dominating role in the cash-in-transit business. However, the utilization of the skill-set and resources of the private investigative agencies that are the members of the Association of Private Detective & Investigators (APDI) are not being fully harnessed. Further, the reach of PSIs to be used as an information/ intelligence gathering resource can be a game-changer, if exploited properly. Conclusion Conclusively, I feel that the partnership between the police and the private security industry once integrated can pay huge dividends in leveraging the potential and expertise of both in the larger canvas of internal security and crime prevention. The need of the hour is to ensure restructuring, co-ordination, and operational and partnership mechanisms for an effective collaboration, in compliance with the public safety policing concepts of the ‘operation co-operation’ in regards to civility, transparency and cordial relativity between security stakeholders and not just the template theory.  

Prama Hikvision India participated in the recently held 8th edition of TrafficInfraTech Expo 2019, and showcased their latest technologies, products and solutions for the transportation sector. The TrafficInfraTech Expo was organized at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. “India’s vast transportation sector is fast evolving with the latest smart mobility trends and security solutions. We at Prama Hikvision are offering innovative solutions for the various transportation segments. The TrafficInfraTech expo continues to be a relevant platform to demonstrate latest technologies, products and solutions to the key stakeholders of the transportation ecosystem,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. At the expo Hikvision showcased intelligent traffic management solutions (ITMS), mobile solutions, automatic number plate recognition solution (ANPR), artificial intelligence, smart parking solutions, entry and exit boom barriers, under vehicle surveillance solution (UVSS) and Smart Pole. Hikvision offered the latest artificial intelligence (AI) enabled solutions that can help the traffic administrator in identification of the type of vehicle, right direction movement of vehicle, red light violations detection (RLVD), driver behaviour (monitoring driver movements, abnormal gestures and postures, drunken state, seat belt violations etc.), helmet detection (customized solution is available), ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) solution, and e-Challan (for traffic violations) functions. Smart transport solutions offered by Hikvision have the capabilities of forewarning the traffic congestion situation from a long distance. It also has speed limit violation detection cameras and radars for highways to detect speed violation cases. The three-day conference on ‘Mobility: Smart Today, Smarter Tomorrow,’ during the TrafficinfraTech expo covered India’s future mobility plan, global future mobility, safer and smarter roads, mobility and smart cities, parking management. On the third day of the conference Vinay Mishra, Senior Vice President – Projects, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd., gave a detailed video presentation about the ‘Make in India’ manufacturing facility. He also briefed about latest transportation solutions offered by Hikvision, which got an overwhelming response from the conference delegates. The TrafficInfraTech expo provided a networking forum for government representatives, experts, project heads, system integrators and service providers to collectively find solutions to urban transport challenges. The event concluded with relevant insights on the latest developments in the India’s transport sector.  

TATKAL SERVICE to Bring in Service Differentiation CP PLUS, India’s leading brand in advanced security and surveillance solutions, has recently introduced ‘Tatkal Service’ that allows an immediate unit-to-unit replacement and thereby reducing downtime for customers’ security system. This new service facilitates company’s large base of partners and customers across India, and not only ensures customer delight but also gives an edge in the market. It shows CP PLUS’ customer-first approach in addition to its premium quality CCTV products, best price and performance. Appropriate service is crucial in the success of an organization. As we are a complete solution provider in the field of electronic security & surveillance, it’s become vital for us to improve our services consistently. Here Tatkal Service is a great example of how well we are serving our partners. The service provides instant replacement of units and related support. We at CP PLUS always aim to ensure overall customer satisfaction through fair dealing and valuing our patrons -Aditya Khemka MD, CP PLUS With CP PLUS Tatkal Service, replacing or fixing of products gets easy and convenient for the partners. It’s a thoughtful concept by CP PLUS – saving both time and cost. Accordingly, the service is pivotal in improving business productivity, efficiency as well as the profitability of CP PLUS and its partners. With the aim of excellent customer service, the company truly appreciates its partners. CP PLUS Tatkal Service is applicable for selected models only. First Smart Hub in Visakhapatnam The security industry is on its growth trajectory, and value addition in all aspects is a key mantra. The customer is always eager to learn more and more about what extra value propositions electronic security and surveillance products can offer to them. CP PLUS Smart Hub is the intelligent step in the value creation for the security industry. The first such hub with all its value proposition with respect to motion alert, voice over, visitor management, energy saving, greenhouse, etc., was recently inaugurated by Yogesh B. Dutta, COO, CP PLUS in Visakhapatnam. “It will not only set a new milestone, but also a benchmark for others to follow,” said Yogesh, “The Smart Hub will also be a training-ground for system integrators in the region who are keen to bring value-added electronic security and surveillance solutions to customers.” It’s always a challenge to make customers understand the technology offered. This Smart Hub helps customers experience state-of-the-art technology and solutions through a wide range of CP PLUS products. The inauguration was attended by more than 200 system integrators across the region. Yogesh Dutta updated them on the latest trends in the industry. The CP PLUS Smart Hub in Visakhapatnam will benefit users/ customers to a great extent.