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In an industry where innovation, resilience, and trust are the ultimate currencies, CP PLUS has once again reaffirmed its place as India’s most admired name in security and surveillance. The month of July 2025 proved to be a spectacular milestone in the brand’s journey as it swept multiple prestigious honors across platforms, not just recognizing its excellence in product innovation, but also saluting its transformational leadership, branding strategy, and commitment to a self-reliant Bharat. From the revered OSPAs India & South Asia stage in Bangalore to the India Brand Summit 2025 and VARIndia’s IT Forum, CP PLUS emerged as a clear winner – earning accolades that reflect not only its technological prowess but also its long-standing relationship of trust with customers, partners, and the nation at large. Outstanding Security Product of the Year: OSPAs 2025 At the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) 2025, CP PLUS took home the prestigious award for Outstanding New Security Product – India & South Asia. Recognized amidst a highly competitive field, this award celebrated the ingenuity behind CP PLUS’s indigenously designed surveillance systems – built with cutting- edge technology, superior data encryption, and adaptive analytics that serve the evolving needs of urban and critical infrastructure. This win is particularly significant as the OSPAs are known for their rigorous and impartial judging process, honoring the best performers across the global security industry. For CP PLUS, this honor stands as a testament to its deep-rooted commitment to designing Made-in-Bharat products that meet international benchmarks while being tailored to Indian conditions. The awarded product – part of CP PLUS’ next-gen range of intelligent surveillance cameras – leverages advanced video analytics, AI-driven compression technology, and robust IP67-rated designs. It is built not just to watch but to interpret, adapt, and act – meeting the demands of smart cities, transportation systems, critical infrastructure, and modern policing initiatives. Double Glory at India Brand Summit 2025 Recognition came in doubles at the India Brand Summit 2025, where CP PLUS bagged two of the evening’s most coveted titles: ● Brand of the Year Award for the powerful and expansive CP PLUS Galaxy Store Campaign. ● Best Transformational Growth Award for the brand’s visionary Made-in-Bharat Initiative. The CP PLUS Galaxy Store Campaign, launched earlier this year, reimagined the customer experience by creating experiential touchpoints in the form of immersive retail outlets across the country. These stores not only showcase CP PLUS products but serve as educational hubs – helping customers make informed decisions while building trust in surveillance as an essential service. On the other hand, the Best Transformational Growth Award for the Made-in-Bharat Initiative celebrated a much deeper shift – the brand’s strategic redirection towards indigenous manufacturing and R&D. In an era when global supply chains have been volatile, CP PLUS chose to invest in India. From its STQC-certified manufacturing facilities to its in-house designed IP SoCs and codecs like Instastream, the brand has championed the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat, proving that global quality can be ‘Made in India.’ This dual recognition reflects how CP PLUS excels not only in creating transformative products but also in narrating a compelling brand story rooted in purpose and progress. VARIndia IT Forum 2025: 5th-Time Winner as the Most Admired Brand & Marketing Leadership Recognition Rounding off the month on yet another high note, CP PLUS was honored with the Most Admired Brand Award at the 23rd VARIndia IT Forum 2025 – for the fifth year in a row. This recognition underscores the consistent brand equity CP PLUS has built in the B2B and B2C security markets. With a distribution network that touches every corner of India and a product ecosystem that spans residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional verticals, CP PLUS has become synonymous with trust and reliability. Adding a personal feather to the brand’s cap, CP PLUS’ Chief Marketing Officer was awarded the Most Influential CMO 2025 at the same event. This award recognized the strategic, creative, and data-driven marketing efforts that have helped CP PLUS break new ground – especially in driving mass awareness, retail engagement, and policy dialogue in the security domain. Through campaigns like Shaurya Bharat Drive, partnerships with law enforcement, and its active role in events like the Police Expo, the brand’s marketing has never just been about promotion –it’s about positioning security as a fundamental right for every Indian citizen. Towards the Future: A Brand That Builds for Bharat In a world increasingly driven by algorithms, data, and visual intelligence, CP PLUS stands grounded in a singular mission: to make safety accessible, intelligent, and Made-in- Bharat. The accolades of July 2025 are not the culmination but a continuation – a reaffirmation that the road ahead is not just about creating better products but about building safer communities, empowering law enforcement, supporting digital infrastructure, and giving every citizen the peace of mind they deserve. As the surveillance landscape grows more complex, CP PLUS will continue to lead with clarity, capability, and conscience – translating recognition into responsibility, and success into service. Because at CP PLUS, we don’t just secure spaces – we secure possibilities. Read More

Nowadays, leading ASR (automatic speech recognition) solutions are transforming human’s relationship with speech technology. These engines are judged not just by their accuracy, but by how well they integrate into privacy-focused, mission-critical, and global environments. Here are five ASR options reshaping the future of speech-to-text. 1. Shunya Labs Pingala V1 Shunya Labs Pingala V1 stands as the industry’s most advanced ASR engine, redefining the standards of speech technology with unmatched performance. It supports real-time recognition for over 200 languages and dialects, including numerous underrepresented Indic, Asian, and African languages. With a record-low word error rate of just 2.94%, Pingala V1 outperforms competitors by more than 50% and consistently tops leading speech benchmarks. Its fully offline, on-premises capability ensures the highest privacy standards, making it SOC 2 and HIPAA compliant from launch. 2. Google Cloud Speech-to-Text Google Cloud Speech-to-Text is one of the most widely adopted cloud-based ASR solutions, valued for its integration with Google’s ecosystem, support for over 120 languages, and robust infrastructure. It offers businesses easy access to speech recognition capabilities through a scalable cloud environment. However, its dependency on constant internet connectivity, higher costs for high-volume or real-time usage, and lower performance in noisy or dialect- heavy scenarios can be limiting. 3. Microsoft Azure Speechto- Text Microsoft Azure Speech-to-Text is trusted by enterprises for its reliable API and real-time transcription across more than 75 languages, benefiting from the scalability and stability of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure. It is well-suited for organizations already embedded in the Azure ecosystem. However, its cloud-only processing can slow down large workloads and restrict privacy-focused deployments. 4. Amazon Transcribe (AWS) Amazon Transcribe (AWS) provides seamless integration with the AWS ecosystem, offering both real-time and batch transcription capabilities. Its scalability and compatibility with other AWS services make it a popular choice for cloud-centric businesses. Despite these advantages, Amazon Transcribe supports fewer languages and relies heavily on cloud infrastructure, limiting its applicability in regulated industries 5. IBM Watson Speech to Text IBM Watson Speech to Text is recognized for its focus on customizable and security-conscious ASR solutions, performing competitively in English and other major languages. It allows businesses to tailor the engine to specific needs and ensures data security for its users. However, onboarding can be time-intensive, language coverage is more limited, and accuracy can vary with accents and dialects. Read More

New services enhance identity management, secure file storage and recovery, andcommunication, advancing the Fortinet Security Fabric and global cloud network vision Fortinet®, the global cybersecurity player driving the convergence of networking and security, recently announced a major expansion of FortiCloud, its global cloud infrastructure. The latest release introduces FortiIdentity, designed for cloud-delivered identity management for hybrid teams, and two new beta services, FortiDrive and FortiConnect, to provide enterprise-grade secure storage and protected communications. Each service is tightly integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric, giving organizations security-native alternatives to point products often dependent on bolt-on security. “FortiIdentity, FortiDrive, and FortiConnect, are key milestones in our vision to build a unified global cloud network that brings enterprise-grade security directly into the way teams manage access, store, share, and communicate. These new services extend the power of the Fortinet Security Fabric into everyday productivity and access control, reinforcing our strategy to simplify security operations, reduce vendor sprawl, and empower hybrid work at scale,” said Michael Xie, Founder, President, and Chief Technology Officer at Fortinet Integrated Innovation Backed by Global Infrastructure This announcement builds on Fortinet’s continued investment in its global hybrid-cloud infrastructure, including company-owned data centers in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Plano, Frankfurt, Sydney, and Torija (Spain). These facilities are strategically designed to deliver low-latency services and support regional demand, combining compute, storage and recovery, and security capabilities. Fortinet also addresses growing data sovereignty requirements by enabling organizations to keep data local through its globally distributed infrastructure. FortiIdentity, FortiDrive, and FortiConnect, are key milestones in our vision to build a unified global cloud network that brings enterprise-grade security directly into the way teams manage access, store, share, and communicate. These new services extend the power of the Fortinet Security Fabric into everyday productivity and access control, reinforcing our strategy to simplify security operations, reduce vendor sprawl, and empower hybrid work at scale Michael XieFounder, President, Chief Technology Officer, Fortinet Complementing these investments, Fortinet leverages over 160 points of presence (POPs) through providers like Google Cloud, AWS, and Digital Realty to ensure secure, high-performance delivery of edge services. Fortinet also delivers a broad range of services made available across cloud marketplaces that include AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, enabling organizations to benefit from greater service resiliency, geographic flexibility, and seamless access to Fortinet’s cloud-delivered security offerings wherever they operate. FortiCloud: Security-Native Services for the Modern Enterprise With this expansion, Fortinet furthers its strategy of delivering a unified platform that enables organizations to consolidate tools, enhance security posture, and reduce total cost of ownership. The growing FortiCloud service portfolio now includes three new security-native services designed for today’s hybrid workforce: ● FortiIdentity: A long-established Fortinet identity and access management (IAM) solution, now delivered from FortiCloud, offers enterprises a full-featured, cloud-native approach to secure identity management. It provides secure single sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), FIDO2 passkeys, and identity federation across Fortinet and third-party applications without the need for additional hardware or software. With support for FortiToken Mobile, FIDO2 passkeys, and SAML/OIDC standards, FortiIdentity simplifies identity administration and scales easily to meet enterprise and MSSP requirements. The addition of FortiPAM-as-a-Service as a module of FortiIdentity provides continuous zero-trust network access (ZTNA) checks needed to protect privileged access to the IT environment. ● FortiDrive: A secure file storage and collaboration solution that protects sensitive data at rest and in transit. Featuring advanced encryption and granular access controls, FortiDrive enables teams to store and manage content safely. Real-time collaboration capabilities allow users to co-edit and share files and folders with colleagues or partners. Built-in version history ensures changes are tracked and can be easily rolled back if needed. FortiDrive also includes site management functionality to help organize content by team or project, along with policy-based compliance enforcement through role-based access control and least-privilege principles. ● FortiConnect: A unified communication platform that integrates seamlessly with FortiDrive, enabling secure calling, messaging, meetings, and file sharing from anywhere. It delivers an intuitive collaboration experience underpinned by FortiGuard Labs AI-powered threat intelligence, ensuring communications are protected against evolving cyberthreats. All three services are natively integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric, providing centralized visibility, consistent policy enforcement, and real-time threat protection across users, devices, applications, data, and AI agents. This announcement builds on Fortinet’s continued investment in its global hybrid-cloud infrastructure, including company-owned data centers in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Plano, Frankfurt, Sydney, and Torija (Spain). These facilities are strategically designed to deliver low-latency services and support regional demand, combining compute, storage and recovery, and security capabilities. Fortinet also addresses growing data sovereignty requirements by enabling organizations to keep data local through its globally distributed infrastructure Continued Global Investment Fortinet’s ongoing investment in global cloud infrastructure empowers its platform strategy and commitment to delivering security with the best application experience possible, wherever customers operate. In addition to new POPs, Fortinet’s hybrid-cloud model allows customers to access an expanding range of services, including FortiSASE, FortiAppSec, FortiCNAPP, Forti- SOC, FortiMail, and FortiAIOps, through the FortiCloud centralized portal. Delivering Unified, Scalable Security through the FortiCloud Platform These new services delivered via FortiCloud reflect Fortinet’s commitment to simplifying and securing hybrid operations with a unified, cloud-native platform. With a unified platform approach, centralized policy enforcement, and AI-powered threat intelligence, FortiCloud empowers organizations to optimize costs while reducing operational complexity, improve visibility, and protect data and users across distributed environments. Whether securing access, applications, or infrastructure, Fortinet continues to drive security transformation by making cloud security more simple, cost-effective, and natively integrated into the enterprise. Read More

The Security Summit 2025, recently held at the India International Centre, New Delhi, successfully brought together leading voices from the defence, corporate, and technology sectors to explore the evolving role of Generative AI in security management. Lt. Gen. PJS Pannu (Retd.) Themed ‘Security 5.0: The Future of AI-Driven Security Management,’ the summit focused on how next-generation AI tools are transforming surveillance, predictive threat detection, enterprise resilience, and ethical security practices. The event was inaugurated by Lt. Gen. PJS Pannu (Retd.), who highlighted the importance of adopting disruptive technologies to strengthen India’s national and corporate security frameworks. Gurpawan Singh, President, IIRIS, set the tone with his keynote on building resilience and enterprise risk preparedness in an AI-driven future. The summit featured insightful sessions by distinguished speakers, including: ● D.P. Sreenivas (Co-Founder & CRO, Duranc Tech Services) – Surveillance innovation and AI-driven security intelligence. ● Vamsi Krishna (COO, Duranc Tech Services) – Real- time analytics in modern surveillance. ● Vikas Saxena (CEO & Director, Caleedo) – AI adoption in enterprise security at scale. ● Wg. Cdr. (Retd.) Sonika Tanwar (CEO, DigiTruce) – AI and IoT in supply chain security. ● Col. (Retd.) Dinesh Singh (Head – Safety & Security, Brookfield Properties) – Securing critical assets with AI and video intelligence. Engaging panel discussions featured eminent leaders, including Mahendra Karakoti (Schneider Electric), Capt. (Retd.) Gaurav Bajetha (Urban Company), Harvindra Singh (Kyndryl), Rekha Gairola (Adobe), Maj. (Retd.) Paul Devassy (IIRIS Knowledge), AVM Mohan Gupta (Retd., ProConnect), and Mahesh Singh Chauhan (ASIS New Delhi Chapter), who shared practical insights into integrating AI with human expertise for stronger, ethical, and adaptive security systems. Organized by Blue & Gray Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd., with Duranc Tech Services as technology partner, IIRIS Consulting as knowledge partner, and support from ASIS International – New Delhi Chapter, the summit served as a platform to connect policymakers, corporates, and security leaders in shaping the future of India’s security landscape. Blue & Gray Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd. led by Mr. KP Dominic, is a dynamic platform that goes beyond traditional consulting. Alongside its core expertise in business development, management and advisory, the company has carved a strong niche in curating impactful industry events, knowledge summits, and conferences that bring together leaders, innovators, and decision-makers. With a focus on delivering value- driven engagements, Blue & Gray blends strategy, creativity, and execution to create experiences that inform, inspire, and connect professionals across diverse sectors. Read More

Hikvision India has introduced body-worn cameras for various application scenarios in the Indian market. Hikvision body-worn cameras are designed to provide high-quality video and audio evidence, enhancing transparency and accountability in various professions, particularly in law enforcement and security. From fostering transparency to deterring misconduct and streamlining evidence management, Hikvision’s body-worn camera solution offers a reliable and trustworthy way to create a safer environment for all. It offers an additional strength to an officer performing duties on the site, as a first responder handling intense emergencies, or a private security guard protecting valuable assets, their body-worn cameras provide an extra layer of protection. Security officers face challenges in capturing reliable, real-time evidence amidst unpredictable situations and challenging conditions, making an efficient, portable tool like a body-worn camera crucial. Compact and rugged design Hikvision Body-worn cameras are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry. Dust-proof and water-resistant design that guarantees stable recording in adverse environments. Intuitive operation Hikvision Body-worn cameras have large front recording button and easy switches for mute, audio recording, and alarms on selected models. Side buttons for one-handed operation while on the move, even with gloves on. Enhanced noise reduction performance Hikvision Body-worn cameras have perfect audio performance in noisy environment. They have extended audio pick-up distance. They offer Extra-Long recording time. They record HD video for 12 hours on a single charge. They shift-long recording for better protection. These body worn cameras are detachable, rechargeable battery for uninterrupted power. Hikvision Body-worn cameras has following features: ● High-Definition Video Recording: Capture clear and sharp images with resolutions ranging from 720p to 1080p, and up to 4K lens mode in some models. ● Night Vision Capabilities: Equipped with advanced low-light functionality and infrared night vision, guaranteeing clear footage even in low-light conditions. ● Long Battery Life: Up to 18 hours of recording time on a single charge, ensuring continuous operation during long shifts. ● Rugged and Water-Resistant Design: IP67-rated, making them perfect for use in harsh environments. ● Real-Time Data Transmission: Built-in Wi-Fi and 4G modules enable live-streaming and remote monitoring. ● Multiple Modes Positioning: Supports GPS, GLONASS and Galileo for accurate location tracking. Benefits ● Increased Accountability: Provides an objective account of events, promoting transparency and reducing instances of misconduct. ● Improved Safety: Enhances officer safety and reduces the risk of false claims. ● Enhanced Evidence Collection: High-quality video footage serves as compelling evidence in legal proceedings and investigations. ● Training and Professional Development: Recorded footage can be used for training purposes, offering realistic assessments of various situations. Hikvision Body-worn cameras have a wide range of application scenarios across various industries, including: Law Enforcement ● Evidence Collection: Body-worn cameras provide video and audio evidence of incidents, helping to build cases and bring perpetrators to justice. ● Officer Safety and Accountability: Cameras promote transparency and accountability among law enforcement officers, reducing the risk of misconduct and improving public trust. ● Training and Professional Development: Recorded footage can be used for training purposes, helping officers to improve their skills and decision-making. Security and Surveillance ● Security Personnel: Body-worn cameras can be used by security personnel to monitor and respond to incidents, improving safety and security. ● Event Security: Cameras can be used to monitor large events, such as concerts or sporting events, to improve safety and security. ● Healthcare Security: Body-worn cameras can be used in healthcare settings to monitor patient interactions and improve safety. Cameras can also be used to protect healthcare staff from violence and aggression. ● Education Security: Body-worn cameras can be used in schools to improve safety and security, particularly in situations where staff may be at risk. ● Transportation security: Body-worn cameras can be used in transportation settings, such as on buses or trains, to improve safety and security. ● Retail Security: Cameras can be used in retail settings to deter shoplifting and improve customer safety. Read More

In a world increasingly driven by smart infrastructure, digital ecosystems, and AI-led surveillance, being part of the national discourse isn’t optional – it’s essential. July 2025 witnessed CP PLUS, India’s leading surveillance brand, take center stage across India’s most influential technology and security platforms, showcasing its innovations, sharing its vision, and furthering the dialogue around safety, sovereignty, and sustainability. From addressing critical urban innovation challenges to shaping the future of mobility, rail transit, and public infrastructure security, CP PLUS’s participation across these events underscored its position as not just a solution provider but a thought leader. With each engagement, the brand reinforced its message loud and clear – Security is not a product – it’s a public utility, a digital right, and a national imperative. FICCI Urban Innovation Awards & Summits 2025 – Leading the Discourse on Urban Safety Held under the aegis of FICCI, the Urban Innovation Awards & Summits 2025 brought together leading voices from government, industry, and civic administration to explore ideas for building smarter, safer cities. Representing CP PLUS at the forum, M.A. Johar – a seasoned expert and strategic voice in surveillance innovation – led discussions on the evolving role of AI-powered surveillance in public safety, traffic management, crime prevention, and urban planning. His inputs highlighted the need for Integrated Command & Control Centers (ICCCs), data-driven response systems, and the pivotal role of Madein- Bharat technologies in achieving scalable urban security. CP PLUS’s participation added weight to the summit’s core message: that technology-driven surveillance is no longer a luxury – it’s a cornerstone for resilient urban futures. 6th Edition of FICCI Future Rail India 2025 – Reimagining the Tracks with Smart Surveillance As India’s rail network gears up for a quantum leap in modernization, the FICCI Future Rail India 2025 event served as a platform to showcase next-gen technologies for safer, smarter rail transit systems. CP PLUS was among the headline participants, presenting its rail-specific surveillance solutions designed for platforms, locomotives, and transit corridors. The brand showcased innovations such as: ● AI-enabled camera systems to monitor crowd behavior, trespassing, and unattended objects. ● Onboard surveillance units for passenger and cargo coaches. ● Edge analytics for real-time threat detection in low-connectivity environments. With smart rail infrastructure at the heart of India’s mobility mission, CP PLUS reaffirmed its commitment to building safer railways – from the first platform step to the last mile of track. Auto Components Show, Chennai – Driving Innovation in Mobility Security Mobility is no longer just about movement – it’s about safe, connected movement. At the Auto Components Show 2025 held in Chennai, CP PLUS took the opportunity to present its growing suite of automotive surveillance and in-vehicle safety solutions. Among the key highlights were: ● The acclaimed CP PLUS CarKam dash camera range, enabling real-time recording, evidence capture, and AIbased incident alerts. ● Fleet monitoring systems integrated with cloud analytics for logistics, school buses, and emergency vehicles. ● Driver behavior monitoring technologies powered by CP PLUS’s proprietary AI algorithms. These solutions echo CP PLUS’s belief that road safety begins inside the vehicle, and that every journey should be monitored, not to restrict, but to protect. Uttar Pradesh Fire & Security Expo & Conference (UFSEC) – Strengthening Institutional Resilience In a state rapidly modernizing its civic and industrial infrastructure, the UFSEC 2025 event held in Noida became a critical knowledge exchange on integrated safety protocols. CP PLUS was present in full force, engaging with officials from the police, fire departments, municipal bodies, and industries across the heartland of India. Here, CP PLUS presented: ● Fire-surveillance integration systems. ● High-resolution IP cameras with early smoke detection algorithms. ● Control room designs that combine video surveillance, access control, and environmental monitoring. In a world increasingly driven by smart infrastructure, digital ecosystems, and AI-led surveillance, being part of the national discourse isn’t optional – it’s essential. July 2025 witnessed CP PLUS, India’s leading surveillance brand, take center stage across India’s most influential technology and security platforms, showcasing its innovations, sharing its vision, and furthering the dialogue around safety, sovereignty, and sustainability By highlighting the importance of multi-layered security systems, CP PLUS reinforced the message that resilience must be designed, not just hoped for. ET Infra Roads & Highways Summit 2025 – Building the Backbone of Intelligent Transport At the ET Infra Roads & Highways Summit 2025, CP PLUS cemented its role as a key enabler in India’s national transport safety strategy. As India’s highway infrastructure undergoes a transformation, CP PLUS brought to the forefront solutions that marry surveillance, AI, and data intelligence to ensure smoother, safer, and smarter highways. A Pattern of Participation, A Philosophy of Progress While each event may have addressed a different theme – be it urban safety, railway modernization, automotive security, or institutional resilience – the through-line was unmistakable: CP PLUS is not merely attending these events – it is shaping them. Every panel discussion, every technology demo, and every interaction reflected the brand’s guiding principles: ● Innovation with purpose: From Instastream to EVMS Pro, the brand’s solutions are designed to reduce costs, maximize efficiency, and simplify complexity. ● Localization with leadership: CP PLUS’s efforts in indigenization, including the development of India’s own surveillance chipsets and codecs, stand tall in a globalized yet protectionist economy. ● Responsibility with reach: With over 300+ service touchpoints and a channel network spanning the length and breadth of the country, CP PLUS walks the talk when it comes to access and accountability. Looking Ahead: From Participation to Transformation July 2025 wasn’t just a calendar of events – it was a timeline of transformation, showcasing how CP PLUS is steering India toward smarter, safer, and more secure systems across sectors. The presence of the brand at these major national platforms reaffirms its commitment to building for Bharat, listening to the market, and delivering with excellence. As the challenges of security continue to evolve, so will CP PLUS – with more innovations, deeper collaborations, and an unwavering focus on securing what matters most. Because at CP PLUS,…

At a time when cyber intrusions, hybrid warfare, and urban safety challenges dominate headlines, India is preparing to host an event that brings every dimension of security under one roof. The Times Secure India Summit (TSIS) 2025 is where government leaders, corporate chiefs, global experts, and frontline heroes will meet to redefine how the nation thinks about protection and resilience. More than a conference, it is being shaped as a landmark initiative to turn dialogue into action and recognition into reform. Convergence of Global and National Leadership The summit’s strength lies in its line-up. Guests of Honour include Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble Former President of India, and Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Defence Minister of India.* Alongside them are strategic leaders such as Lt. Gen. Rajesh Pant (Retd.), Former National Cyber Security Coordinator, Maj Gen G.D. Bakshi (Retd.), and Pankaj Kumar Singh, Former Deputy National Security Advisor. Global voices like H.E. Omar Saif Ghobash, Assistant Minister for Culture & Public Diplomacy, Government of UAE, bring an international perspective. Senior fire service directors, police veterans, and industry security leaders will ensure the dialogue is as broad as it is deep. A Curated Agenda for National Security Across one power-packed day, the agenda explores four pillars – national security, cybersecurity and privacy, fire and life safety, and security technology. ● National Preparedness: Cutting through noise and narratives to confront India’s hybrid threats. ● Cyber and AI: Can privacy and trust survive in a digitally integrated age? ● Fire Safety & EV Risks: Beyond compliance – rethinking safety in the era of urban growth and electric mobility. ● Security Technology: From hardware to intelligence, the reinvention of surveillance, access control, and smart defences. Industry showcases and success stories will complement the discussions, grounding visionary debates in practical examples of risk solutions already in use. At a time when cyber intrusions, hybrid warfare, and urban safety challenges dominate headlines, India is preparing to host an event that brings every dimension of security under one roof. The Times Secure India Summit (TSIS) 2025 is where government leaders, corporate chiefs, global experts, and frontline heroes will meet to redefine how the nation thinks about protection and resilience. More than a conference, it is being shaped as a landmark initiative to turn dialogue into action and recognition into reform Celebrating Excellence: The Secure India Awards Crowning the evening, the Secure India Awards will honour excellence across corporate, fire safety, and cyber domains. From secure campuses and manufacturing hubs to innovative Made-in-India products, the awards recognise strategies that set new standards. What makes these awards unique is the tribute to frontline protectors. The categories for the Peregrine Bravest Security Guard of the Year and the Bravest Firefighter of the Year not only bring national recognition but also extend life-changing support through family health insurance and education sponsorships for their children. It is recognition with real impact, beyond the applause. Nominations close on 28 August 2025. To submit entries, visit www. secureindiasummit.com/awards A Platform for Partnerships and Innovation With leading partners from industry, governance, and media, TSIS 2025 is poised to catalyse collaboration. It is a space where public and private sectors meet, where innovation is showcased, and where strategies are co-created to strengthen India’s resilience. Sagarika ChakrabortyCEO – India, IIRIS Conclusion The Times Secure India Summit 2025 is not just about conversations; it is about charting the course for India’s security future. By bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and unsung heroes, it promises to leave a lasting imprint on how the nation safeguards itself in an era of complex risks. Read More

From September 11-13, 2025, New Delhi will host the Fire & Security India Expo (FSIE), the country’s premier event dedicated to fire protection, safety engineering, industrial security and intelligent surveillance. This 8th edition, to be held at the worldclass Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, will bring together over 160+ leading brands, Senior Policymakers, Fire Officers, Director Generals, MEP Consultants and Sector Specialists committed to the vision of Surakshit Bharat a safer, more resilient India. Driven by the leadership of the Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI) in collaboration with Nova Exhibitions & Conferences, FSIE has evolved beyond being just an exhibition into a true industry movement. It has become a platform for technical excellence, community engagement and policy advancement. FSIE is more than a trade show – it’ws a catalyst for national safety readiness. Our curated sessions, innovation showcases and industry networking opportunities create a rare convergence of expertise, technology, and policy dialogue Siddharth SarafEvent Director of FSIE and Founder ofNova Exhibitions & Conferences FSAI’s mission remains clear to enhance life safety, loss prevention and risk mitigation by fostering collaboration, promoting innovation and aligning regulations with global best practices. This strong partnership ensures that FSIE is not only a showcase of technology but also a space for strategic dialogue and actionable outcomes. Curated by leading industry figures including Pankaj Dharkar (Pankaj Dharkar & Associates), Suraj Shankhpal, Capt. Ashok Kutty (Terrier Security Services), Hirak Dutta (Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board), Vinod Kapse (Kapse Consulting Engineers), Dr. Kamran Farooque (AIIMS), Capt. Gurpawan Singh (IIRIS Consulting), and Mr. Srinivas Valluri (Synergy infra Consultants), these sessions will feature an impressive lineup of speakers such as Mr. Sanjay Singh (Arcop Associates), Santosh Warick (Director – MFS, Govt of Maharashtra Chief Fire Officer & Fire Adviser, MIDC), D. K. Shami (DLF), Romil Baaniya, (Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India), Col. Kanwal Kishore (L&T Realty), Maj. Nimrith Thakur (BP Exploration [Alpha] Limited), Maj. Sadhna Singh (NITI Aayog), Maj. Gen Jagatbir Singh (Retd.) (United Services Institution), Ms. Shruti Goel (Proion Consultants), and many others – ensuring that expertise from across sectors comes together under one roof. On the exhibition floor, visitors will encounter a comprehensive array of safety and security solutions spanning active and passive fire systems, smart access control, integrated building management, advanced surveillance and more. Market leaders such as Boon Edam, Bristol, CP Plus, HID, Honeywell, Invixium, KPT Piping, Legrand, Matrix, Motwane, New Age Fire Fighting, and Sant Valves and more will demonstrate systems and services designed to meet the complex safety needs of modern India. But beyond the exhibits, FSIE 2025 is a hub of thought leadership, offering a knowledge-sharing program that brings industry stalwarts to the forefront of critical safety and security discussions. From 11 to 13 September, FSIE’s knowledge-sharing program will feature thematic sessions addressing some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the field from High-Rise Fire and Life Safety, Enterprise Security Operations, Drone and Anti-Drone Applications, and Process Safety in High-Hazard Industries, to Smoke Control, Hospital Fire Safety, Future-Ready Security Strategies, National Building Code and Zero-Accident Workplace Goals. With most of the exhibition space already secured, FSIE 2025 promises to be its most dynamic edition yet where India’s fire, safety, and security ecosystem comes together to shape the future. Join the movement at FSIE 2025 on September 11 to 13, at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Delhi. Let’s build a safer future together. Visit www.fsie.in for more details. Read More

Delivering Governed and Secure Generative AI Agents for Life Sciences Innovation Hexaware Technologies, a global provider of IT services and solutions, recently announced a strategic partnership with Abluva, an innovator in agentic AI security, to address security challenges posed by autonomous AI agents in the Life Sciences industry. This collaboration brings together Hexaware’s deep domain expertise and Abluva’s groundbreaking Secure Intelligence Plane to help organizations in the sector deploy generative AI (GenAI) safely and in compliance with industry regulations. As Life Sciences organizations increasingly adopt agentic AI to enhance research, clinical trials, patient data management, and commercial operations, the partnership ensures that AI agents operate in a secure, governed, and auditable environment – without hindering innovation. Partnership highlights: ● Real-time Agent Governance: Abluva’s Secure Intelligence Plane enforces critical controls like purpose binding, role-based context augmentation, data masking, and tooling control to prevent unauthorized actions. ● Comprehensive Agent Life Cycle Security: Security protocols to protect sensitive data span the entire Agent life cycle, including fine-tuning, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and prompting stages. This provides advanced visibility and targeted safeguards specifically designed for agent-driven architectures in clinical and research settings. ● Autonomous Threat Mitigation and Self-Healing: Abluva’s patent-pending ‘self-healing’ capability allows the system to automatically detect and respond to unforeseen or anomalous agent behaviors in real-time, reducing risks associated with agent autonomy. ● Enhanced Compliance and Privacy for AI: The solution ensures agent activities comply with industry standards like HIPAA and GDPR, and internal governance policies, through embedded governance and audit features, addressing crucial aspects of data privacy. “We are thrilled to partner with Abluva to implement the most secure agentic AI solutions for large sponsors and CROs,” said, Raj Gondhali, AVP & Head of Clinical Solutions, Hexaware, “This collaboration is pivotal, combining our expertise in global clinical solutions with Abluva’s pioneering agentic security technology to ensure enhanced AI safety, compliance, and operational efficiency as our clients adopt next-generation AI.” Raj Darji, CEO at Abluva, echoed similar sentimented, “We are excited to announce our partnership with Hexaware, a global systems integration specialist renowned for its Life Sciences expertise. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Abluva as we aim to deliver value and innovative solutions in agentic AI security. By combining Hexaware’s global reach with our novel research-based technology for securing autonomous agents, we are committed to providing comprehensive and integrated solutions that enable safe AI adoption.” Amit Gautam, CTO at Abluva added, “Our partnership with Hexaware enables us to extend our expertise in agentic AI security to a broader market, addressing the critical need for robust governance in AI-driven enterprises. By integrating our Secure Intelligence Plane with Hexaware’s capabilities, we can deliver sophisticated, real-time governance solutions tailored to secure autonomous AI agents in complex life sciences environments.” This partnership underlines Hexaware’s commitment to next-generation cloud and AI platforms, and Abluva’s leadership in research-driven, agentic security innovations. Together, they empower life sciences enterprises to unlock GenAI’s full potential – securely, at scale. Read More

Continuing its mission to revolutionize control rooms and video wall content management, Datapath is proud to highlight a year of product innovation and development at InfoComm Asia. Returning to Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Center for the third successive year, Datapath is once again excited to connect with its Asia customers and partners. Joining Datapath on its S30 booth will be technical furniture specialists Poly-M, who will be supporting Datapath’s replicated control room set-up with their latest, ergonomically designed control room furniture. Further support comes from Demuk, who will be supplying displays and mounts for a full replicated control room experience. Datapath’s award-winning technology can be found in Control Rooms, Universities, Museums, Sports Stadiums, and high-level government facilities across Asia. Featured in Thailand will be the latest enhancements to the Aetria platform – an integrated, scalable solution built to simplify control room deployment, and operation. Alongside Aetria, Datapath will showcase new capabilities for streamlined third-party hardware control, as well as updates to its award-winning VSN Series video wall controllers. Everything under Aetria control Aetria now includes an integrated events engine that provides a visual interface to easily create automated workflows that trigger actions based on internal or external events. By using this technology, Datapath customers will be able to offer a considerable value add service – easily designing systems that can not only monitor and manage content, but also a broad range of actions, from display efficiency to room temperature. Along the latest VSN V3 video wall controllers and Aligo KVM solutions, Datapath’s powerhouse VSNMini 300 processor will also be demonstrating its use in a Workstation format as part of the control room set-up. For use either as a Personal Video Wall controller and/or Workstation within an Aetria environment or as a standalone video wall controller for small installations, the VSNMini 300 offers a powerful and flexible workstation solution to manage medium-sized, multi-source, video projects. Aetria Touch panels will also integrate into the replicated control room – showing how quickly and easily display templates and content can be changed with a simple touch. Michael Austin, Director of Sales, Datapath APAC, says: “Our R&D team work hard to bring our customers the very latest in what is possible with video wall content management, and we always look forward to showing our latest developments at InfoComm Asia. We are excited to welcome customers old and new to our booth, where our team will be happy to be of service.” Read More