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For the 15th consecutive year, Zyxel’s networking solutions have been recognized for their outstanding innovative and creative qualities by the Taiwan Excellence Awards. Four Zyxel products have been selected to receive the award – more than any other networking companies in Taiwan this year. With the growing cyberthreat landscape as a real concern for businesses and individuals alike, Zyxel’s product range is designed to simplify and bolster networking defences and controls – no matter what is the IT security skill level. The four products recognized this year all focus on helping users improve the management of their networks and devices. They ensure users can stay protected against evolving cyberthreats and continue to adopt new and innovative applications for work or home. The Zyxel SecuReporter is a cloud-based intelligent analytics and reporting service, which provides network administrators with a centralized view of network activities and potential threats across the entire network. IT professionals can use the service to track emerging targeted attack trends and produce customized reports to make proactive decisions based on up-to-date threat intelligence and in-depth insight. For home users and small businesses, Zyxel’s AiShield security service is an AI-driven, cloud-based security database. It helps protect networks and digital assets against a wide range of current and evolving cyber-attacks, including malware, ransomware and phishing attacks. To extend the reach and capabilities of home networks, the recently launched Zyxel PLA6456 G.hn 2400Mbps Wave 2 Powerline adapter helps users take advantage of the latest networking standard for extended data streaming speeds and greater reliability. In a world where streaming 8K content and data-heavy gaming platforms is becoming the norm, the pass-thru gigabit adapter helps home users to easily extend internet access points throughout their home, providing improved coverage and speeds of up to 2400Mbps through existing plug sockets. As well as extending network coverage for home users, Zyxel also helps parents to ensure access to the internet remains secure for the whole family. The Armor G1 multi-gigabit security and parental control WiFi router (NBG6816) provides this peace of mind by offering not only speed but robust security for all devices connected to the network. Premium WiFi performance with 5G 8×8 eFEM and antenna design is accompanied by cybersecurity features and parental control options. Gary Chen, President, Zyxel India Said, “Zyxel has always believed in challenging the status quo and do something different and always be ahead of its competition. As a result we have performed better than any other networking brand in Taiwan at Taiwan Excellence Awards. I congratulate Zyxel team for their dedication and wish them all the best for the future. Also thanks to Taiwan Excellence team for organizing such great awards and selecting Zyxel as top brand.” The Taiwan Excellence Awards were established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs in 1993 that recognise products developed in the region that offer ‘innovative value.’ Entries are judged on their achievement in R&D, design, quality and marketing.

The latest Prama Hikvision Certified Security Associates (HCSA) Program was held in two phases at Surat (21-22-23 November) and Kolkata (5-6-7 December). They as often got an overwhelming response from the young security professional community. The Hikvision Certified Security Associate (HCSA) level certification focuses on training participants in essential configurations, operations & 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 solution. The trainee should have at least one year of work experience in the security industry and be familiar with security basics. 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 includes 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 net- working fundamentals and designing concepts related to video surveillance, network  security  features  available   in Hikvision products, as well as new 4.0 GUI of Hikvision NVR. The training contained implementation of ANR technology for video stream recording in case of network failure of NVR, and the implementation of RAID technolo- gy for data security on hard disk, hot spare system for storage device failure, lens selection according to  the  field  of view, and network bandwidth and storage calculation base on H.265+ compression technology. The  HCSA training program was conducted by the Prama Hikvision representative Vinit Narvekar. “Prama Hikvision has set the industry standard 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 the security professionals. Besides, Hikvision provides meaningful endorsement to those, who succeed in the exams and become Hikvision certified professionals,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. Hikvision Certified Security Associate Program was concluded successfully in Surat and Kolkata getting a good response from young engineers and installers. The HCSA Surat event attracted security professionals from Bharuch and other nearby towns. The HCSA Kolkata event had participants from nearby towns. The successful batch of Hikvision Certified Security Associates (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 pro- gram schedule will be announced on the Hikvision India website.

Industry’s second-generation radar surveillance cameras are cost efficient with capabilities like working in zero light conditions and providing decreased false alarms. First-of-its-kind ARTPEC chip provides powerful compression, edge analytics and high-end cybersecurity. The growing demand for border security, drone detection, industrial security or stringent traffic management, calls for implementing network cameras with a combination of motion detectors utilizing a technology that enables a smarter and safer world. To address this gap, Axis Communications has recently launched its second generation of radar technology cameras for the Indian market. The company also introduced first of its kind 7th generation ARTPEC chip, giving Axis complete control over every single transistor, which will help provide customers with enhanced images, powerful compression and cybersecurity features. The network camera market in India is expected to grow from 225 million to 605 million USD by 2023 at CAGR of 26.6% according to IHS 2019 India report. The report further states that the total video surveillance market is expected to grow from 588 million to 1159 million USD during 2019-2023 at CAGR 18.3%. Axis has been at the forefront of innovation. There is an increasing demand, not only to protect boundaries from foreign intrusion, but across educational institutes, airports, railway stations and power plants to adopt new technologies with cost efficiencies. With enterprises looking to invest in top end value-based hybrid solutions, we have launched our second generation radar detector that would help in closing gaps and existing loopholes as it offers excellent image quality, detects movement with high accuracy, and reduces false alarms. We see the demand in northern region very encouraging and were successful in winning projects like Safex, Panchakula safe city, PGCIL, western court-PWD Sudhindra Holla Director, Axis Communications, India & SAARC “With cybersecurity becoming a key concern across sectors, the Axis manufactured ARTPEC system-on-chip provides the ultimate competitive advantage as we are one of the few manufacturers with total control over every single transistor, which is very good from a trust and cybersecurity perspective. The chip’s real-time object detection engine, compression technology and edge analytics are market differentiators and will empower customers with unique value proposition,” said Sudhindra Holla Director, Axis Communications, India & SAARC. The AXIS D2050-VE network radar detector is a good complement to cameras with video motion detection that can be used to track moving objects. Radar also allows for a wide area to be covered and are more suitable for long perimeter protection. The product is designed to integrate with Axis cameras and video management systems (VMS). Vandal-proof and suitable for outdoor use, it can deliver real-time information about the position, speed, angle, and size of a moving object. With a longer range than passive infrared sensors, it covers a wide field of detection, while minimizing the number of false alarms triggered by spiders, small animals, moving shadows and light reflections. The radar motion detector can be set to trigger camera recording, activate a horn speaker, or switch on a light for deterrence and improved visibility on camera. The new seventh generation Axis Real Time Picture Encoder (ARTPEC) chip, optimized for network video, is a chip developed by Axis Communications that powers an array of new capabilities and features instilled in the Axis network cameras. These features include even better imaging, enhanced security features, powerful compression and a possibility to run impressive analytics on the edge. It also features a real-time object detection engine that will make it possible for Axis and Axis partners to develop powerful analytics to automatically detect and differentiate between people, faces and objects. It also provides a layer of control that is crucial for effective cybersecurity.  

iValue Info Solutions, one of India’s fastest growing technology aggregators, has partnered with Israeli professional cybersecurity solutions provider Morphisec to offer protection across advanced endpoint, virtual desktop, cloud workload and servers. This move is in line with strengthening their commitment to protecting and transforming digital assets of organizations across industries such as manufacturing, technology, healthcare etc. iValue has maintained to stay ahead in the value chain by consistently partnering with the right mix of popular and niche technology providers thus helping customers in their digital transformation journey. Morphisec is the latest entrant into iValue’s compelling and complementing offerings in the data, network and application management and protection space. Morphisec uses the power of Moving Target Defense, a wholly innovative approach to prevent cyber-attacks and threats. Morphisec reduces an organization’s risk exposure without affecting business productivity or creating work for the security team. Moving Target Defense applies across attack vectors and threat types – no need for indicators, and no waiting for patches or updates. Morphisec solutions deliver operationally simple and proactive prevention unbound by the limits of detection and prediction. They protect businesses around the globe from the most dangerous and sophisticated cyberattacks immediately, efficiently and absolutely. “iValue is excited to partner with Morphisec who is transforming endpoint security through pioneering Moving Target Defense,” said Subodh Anchan, VP – Alliance, iValue Info Solutions, “Their solutions protect customers from the most sophisticated cyberattacks efficiently. iValue’s eco-system will relish Morphisec’s product quality, user friendly software, excellent support and high security.” “iValue has been a force in the markets they operate, and it gives us immense pleasure to be associated with a technology enabler who boasts a rich eco-system. iValue’s distinctive industry focused GTM strategies augers perfectly with our product roadmap,” said Ajit Pillai, Managing Director – India & SAARC, Morphisec, “We look forward to great opportunities working together and enhancing our market position in the forthcoming years through this association with iValue.”  

ATOS Global LLP has been appointed a distributor of Video Storage Solutions’ (VSS) pre-engineered video recording and storage appliances. Based in Mumbai, ATOS Global, a specialist VAR national distributor of access and entrance control, life safety, intruder alarm, IP video surveillance, server and storage solutions, as well as IBMS, IOT and PA systems, will supply the complete range of VSS appliances to system integrators across the Indian subcontinent who are part of the Milestone Systems Community. VSS, a division of the BCD International brand of companies, specialises in offering video appliances that are pre-engineered with Milestone XProtect®, Seagate Skyhawk surveillance-grade drives and its state-of-the-art storage accelerator, which significantly increases storage scalability, performance and reliability for Milestone Systems’ projects. As such, they can withstand the taxing video data write load of systems which have a large number of cameras. “With demand increasing year-on-year for professional and enterprise-level video surveillance systems, there is a tremendous opportunity for us to significantly increase sales of our appliances across India and other SAARC countries,” said Rohit Khubchandani, VSS’ Regional Sales Director for METAI. “We are therefore delighted to have the support of ATOS Global as our distribution partner and are looking forward to working closely with them to help their resellers gain a competitive edge by offering robust, ultra reliable and affordable recording and storage solutions.” Commenting on the distribution agreement, Siddharth Mehta, Director of ATOS Global said, “We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add VSS appliances to our product portfolio. There are so many reasons why we believe our customers should take a close look at what VSS has to offer, not the least of which is that their verified appliances are supplied with guaranteed performance.” The VSS engineering team will certify the bandwidth capabilities of each appliance ordered through ATOS Global. System integrators can rest assured that they will be installing an effective video recording and storage solution with guaranteed performance, provided bandwidth requirements do not exceed the appliance’s specification.  

ASIS International, the world’s leading association of security management professionals, has published new State of Security Convergence in the United States, Europe, and India. The research was conducted by the ASIS Foundation. Using survey responses from more than 1,000 security leaders from around the globe – plus more than 20 follow-up interviews – the study analyzes the relationship between physical security, cybersecurity and business continuity in modern organizations. It provides relevant benchmarks to compare strategies, plans and operations, and determine best practices for creating more effective and cost-efficient security and risk operations. According to the report, despite years of predictions about the inevitability of security convergence, just 24 percent of respondents have converged their physical and cybersecurity functions. When business continuity is included, a total of 52 percent have converged two or all of the three functions. Of the 48 percent who have not converged at all, 70 percent have no current plans to converge. “For years, security practitioners have accepted that organizations are increasingly converging their physical security and cybersecurity functions,” said Brian Allen, CPP, President, ASIS Foundation Board of Trustees, “This study collected current data to measure trends and progress with converging environments. What we’ve learned is that although convergence has brought positive results, there is still much work to be done.” The study’s executive summary is available free on the Foundation’s website. The full report is available for purchase and is complimentary for all ASIS members. Supported by member and corporate donations, the ASIS Foundation invests in elevating security practice through research and education. The Foundation awarded more than 170 scholarships in 2019 totalling more than $75,000.  

  CP PLUS has recently been awarded as the ‘Best Electronics Security Company’ of 2019 at the 18th edition of VARINDIA Star Nite Awards (SNA) at Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi. Nominated by the VARs and partners, the award recognizes and celebrates brand competencies in technology, innovation, marketing capabilities, and post-sales support etc. “It’s an honour to receive such an esteemed award that is really important for us. We thank all partners and vendors for choosing us the best brand. We are also thankful to VARINDIA, board members, and the management who showed trust in us. As a brand, CP PLUS has an enriching journey of growth and development with continual innovations,” expressed Yogesh B. Dutta, COO, CP PLUS. Many IT corporates, VAR fraternity, and industry leaders from across the country were present at the event. The forum also saw various interesting and knowledge-based sessions such as experts speech, super session and tech-talk. CP PLUS has been a pioneer in electronic surveillance and security solutions. The brand offers a complete portfolio of advanced surveillance products and systems for a wide range of applications in different verticals. Its integrated and intelligent solutions are used in government buildings, infrastructure projects, defence locations, transportation, hotels & hospitals, educational institutions, homes, and other areas. Further, CP PLUS has made crucial investments for the protection of society.