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A network video recorder (NVR) is primarily used to record the video streams of cameras. In medium and large scale enterprises where a huge number of cameras are installed, it becomes a necessity to incorporate a network of NVRs. It provides a systematic log of various camera video recordings and the space required to store the same. However, with the advancement in technology, NVRs are now able to assist or perform many other functions which enhance the security and ease of operation. Some of these features are unique with respect to IP NVR system, while some are found in most of the NVRs produced these days. Matrix NVRs hold one of the unique features called Cascading that eliminates the need of a server to operate CMS (Centralized Management System) as it works on client-server architecture where each NVR is divided into two parts, client and server. The client of one NVR can communicate with the other one’s server and vice versa. Therefore, each network video recorder can supervise and interface with several other NVRs, bypassing the need of a server to do the same, which makes this solution very cost-effective. For example, if multiple NVRs exist in a network, they can still be governed from one of them locally. A single device can act as the server (or a master device) and can control 19 other client (or slave) NVRs. Similarly, there can be multiple master devices as well, monitoring various sets of other (slave) NVRs. Finally, the master device can be directly connected to a screen and output from all slave NVRs can be monitored. One of the major concerns of an IP NVR manufacturer is the storage space to store the recordings. Required storage capacity is determined by the number of factors such as IP cameras in the network, resolution, type of recording and retention duration. If many cameras are connected, optimizing storage becomes indispensable. To resolve this problem, following three features in a NVR come in handy: Motion based recording: There are instances when there is no motion at all but are still recorded, hogging storage space unnecessarily. With motion based recording enabled, the NVR stops recording when there is no motion. Therefore, the storage space is utilized for only those recordings in which motion has been observed. Adaptive recording: According to Indian Government policies for public areas, it is mandatory to record video streams persistently, irrespective of motion. To approach this requirement, NVRs have the option of adaptive recording, in which the number of frames per second change, adapting to the motion. This means, when there is no motion the NVR for IP cameras will still record, but with less frames as compared to when there is motion. Adaptive recording can economize storage space by as much as 50% Camera-wise recording retention: Each area in an industry fulfils a unique purpose and thus, the priority of camera recordings vary. Camera-wise recording retention provides flexibility to configure the number of days for retaining recordings based on the predominance of a camera and the area where it is installed. For example, recording retention for canteen can be set to 15 days, that of reception area, to 30 days while for the parking area recording retention can be set to 40 days. These are some of the many features that NVRs with modern technology come equipped with. There are, however, still a large amount of functions that a NVR can perform.

Smiths Detection, a leading player in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, urban security and military markets, has recently been awarded a multi-million contract to boost aviation security in India. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has placed an order for multiple CTX 9800 DSi™ systems at a combined value of over USD50 million. Through a global competitive tender process conducted by AAI, Smiths Detection won the bid to install and integrate high-speed explosives detection systems (EDS) for hold-baggage screening at 11 sites across nine airports in India including Chennai International Airport and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. the third-largest aviation market in the world by 2026, and so security is a mission-critical factor in enabling India’s airports to be futureready. Smiths Detection is honoured to partner with AAI – supporting airports to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape with a technological solution that is fully compliant with regulatory requirements,” said Jerome de Chassey, General Manager of Smiths Detection in India. AAI manages a total of 125 airports in India and is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil aviation infrastructure both on the ground and in the air. The organisation is also responsible for building new terminals for the many new small airports under development by the Government of India. Working in partnership with Smiths Detection, AAI will implement ECAC Standard 3 screening of hold baggage at Level 1 for inline systems across the country. This complies with regulations set by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India. Powered by leading-edge computed tomography (CT) technology, CTX 9800 can be configured to deliver throughput of up to 1,800 bags per hour and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of any legacy or new baggage-handling system. Approved by the European Civil Aviation Conference as meeting Standard 3 requirements, CTX 9800 is also certified by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration and the Civil Aviation Administration of China. Smiths Detection has installed over 4000 hold baggage solution units worldwide and are located in more than 70 percent of the world’s 100 largest airports.  

Mobile devices have become an important and key player for enterprises, since there are various applications developed that make lives of employees and supervisors far easier. Mobile based applications have found use as a management tool for employees’ time-attendance, and leave and access control options. Matrix too, has taken advantage of and adapted this technology in their enterprise grade solutions. Matrix COSEC APTA is a comprehensive mobile based employee portal that allows COSEC users to monitor and manage their time-attendance and leaves. Employees and managers can access their time-attendance information easily and perform related tasks remotely, which reduces a significant amount of time they usually spend on these issues. The portal can also be utilized in controlling unauthorized access into restricted and risk prone areas within the organizational premises. The key features of COSEC APTA are as mentioned below: Automatic attendance marking using Wi-Fi/ GPS. ] Location tracking through GPS. Bluetooth and QR code based access control. Attendance on move for field employees. View daily and monthly attendance, leave and shift details. Employees can add/ edit personal details directly on the portal. Email and SMS notifications. Visitor pre-registration. Cafeteria management. Convenient virtual ID card.

Videonetics, the world-leading visual computing platform development company, announced its entry into Bangladesh by deploying its state-of-the-art solutions comprising intelligent video management software (IVMS), intelligent video analytics (IVA) along with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system at one of the largest manufacturing plants, located at Dhaka. Having the production capacity of 2500 MT/ day, the factory contains valuable raw material, machinery, assembly floor or/ and manpower that need around the clock monitoring and vigilance. Prior to deploying the solution, the plant was majorly monitored by manned security, resulting into underlying challenges such as assets loss, equipment misuse/ theft, chances of leaking confidential information, negligence in maintaining employee safety and security, and much more. To address the critical security requirements of the plant, Videonetics designed and developed a unified combination of the IVMS, intelligent video analytics and specially customized ANPR system to read and capture Bangla License Plates. The solution is not only securing various areas such as assembly plant, warehouse, process, dispatch area, loading and unloading of hazardous materials along with employees monitoring but can also respond to potential security issues in a proactive manner. The 24/7 real-time monitoring is being held at the command control centre by the authorized officials and they can always search, analyse and playback footage of any event/ incident. Designed for manufacturing plant, Videonetics deployed IVMS solution to help in recording and viewing over 500 cameras over IP network in an efficient and elegant way. In addition, it provides investigation-friendly monitoring software at the front-end, while relegating to the back-end all the complexity of the server software. Enabling intelligent video analytics at various locations helps in intelligent monitoring of vehicles, crowds, infrastructure, people and objects, for automatic detection and analysis of events of interest. To monitor vehicle movement at the exit and entry gates, ANPR system was installed to not only read license plates written in Bangla, but also capture the license plates of any vehicle(s) in the field of view (FOV) of a camera and store them in a database with time-stamp that can be reviewed for future use. Videonetics is one of the fastest growing Indian tech giants, pioneering its way up with the help of a longterm vision. The ground-breaking and state-of-the-art technology allows Videonetics to help its clientele achieve the most as their return on investment. They design, develop and provide ultra modern surveillance products like intelligent VMS integrated with video analytics software that empowers video surveillance systems. The visual computing platform that they utilize lays its foundation on the principle of green computing. They are offering the power to process more number of video channels when one compares with the competing brands, making much lower computational and memory footprint. The pioneering offerings help the customers considerably reduce the operating and capital costs for a video surveillance system while improving its overall performance and reliability.   “We are glad to make our entry into Bangladesh and honored to be associated with one of the most reputed and largest industrial house by securing their one of the manufacturing plants. I am sure that our state-of-the-art solution will set a benchmark in the country for securing such large premises “ – Avinash Trivedi VP – Business Development, Videonetics    

Zicom Electronic Security Systems, pioneers in the electronic security services industry, has for the first time, ventured into the automobile segment and launched a first-ofits-kind vehicle passenger safety solution – Street Smart. Since 1995, the company has been a household name in the field of safety and security. Zicom has strived to provide and ensure all-round security and therefore peace of mind to all its customers. The company in 2013- 14, identified the power of IoT and leveraged it to benefit consumers with its offerings. Following this Zicom’s core focus has been towards creating IoT based safety solutions for everything that is a part of a person’s daily life. A recent report by the Consumer Association of India (Jan 2018), has highlighted that India being the 6th largest car market with 2.03 million passenger cars sold in the country, has the highest road accidents in the world. Also, about 30 per cent of the deaths are caused due to lack of safety features in Indian cars. Having shared this, Zicom has identified the importance of an expert security and safety system for vehicles. Towards this, the company has leveraged the power of IoT and specially designed Street Smart to cater to the emerging needs of a discerning road traveler. Through the innovation of Street Smart Solutions, Zicom is ensuring that the owner of the vehicle is in control of his personal vehicle in case of a theft, speed or breakdown. Street Smart possesses unique features to ensure the safety of its user mentioned below: Accident SOS alert: An alert sent to emergency contacts in case of an accident. Roadside assistance: In case of a breakdown even in the most isolated areas, Street Smart can connect a user to the Zicom Command Centre which is available 24/7 and 365 days of the year. This center which is one of the best of its kind, is well-equipped to provide a user real-time assistance anytime, anywhere. Rash driving alert: As Street Smart follows a preventive ap proach towards safety, it senses the speed over a pre-determined speed limit and sends a rash driving alert to the user to prevent any chance of an accident. Air conditioner alert: Street Smart feature alerts the owner about the usage of the air conditioner in the vehicle – whether he is present in the vehicle or someone else is using it. GPS tracking: Tracking the vehicle’s real-time location along with its speed on one’s mobile speed, irrespective whether you are in the vehicle or elsewhere. Towing alert: Street Smart notifies the user when their car is being towed or in attempt of theft or break-in. This feature especially helps when the user has parked his or her vehicle away from their home due to parking space limitations. Additional features are car diagnostics, performance and trip log and fuel efficiency report. ZICOM aims to capture 30% of the 210 million vehicle passenger safety segment using the IoT platform to capture the market over the next five years. The company is undertaking a go-to-market strategy to touch-base with consumers. Street Smart will be the first available online (Amazon + Flipkart + Snapdeal) for B2C consumers, and the company is in talks with manufactures, OEMs, insurance and corporates to capture a larger market in the B2B category. With a history of offering high quality products and solutions to the most complex projects in the country, the name ZICOM has now become synonymous with electronic security in India.       “Since our inception, we have been committed towards our goal of making India a safer place to live in. As our journey towards this endeavor continues, we are identifying different areas that require our expertise. The automobile segment is a great opportunity for us to deliver a significant layer of safety to a consumer’s most valuable asset – personal vehicle. Our latest innovation, Street Smart grants the user an undeniable advantage in the security of their vehicle. Apart from the ability to track one’s vehicle, Street Smart follows the preventive approach towards accidents, thus granting a user a premium safety and security advantage” – Pramoud Rao Promoter & MD, Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd.  

Hikvision is exhibiting their latest innovations in surveillance at Secutech India 2018, to be organised at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, during 5-7 April, 2018. They will showcase their latest products and solutions based on AI & Deep Learning technologies. “Secutech India is one of the leading exhibitions related to the security industry in India. We have been associated with it since its inception. We will showcase Hikvision’s latest products and innovative technologies, including deep learning, artificial intelligence (AI), AI Cloud, Big Data and IoT. Hikvision has an impressive line-up of new launches for the show,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. This year Hikvision team has planned to set up an impressive display of their latest product offerings. Hikvision will present a whole new range of vertical specific solutions, including smart city solution, intelligent traffic solution, mobile solution, education solution, retail solution, PPOG solution and banking solution. The Hikvision booth will prominently display the live demos of some of the latest technologies like cloud computing, big data, deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Hikvision partners will also showcase the innovative solutions for various advanced applications at the booth.

Olive Heritage Education and Welfare Society has recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art skill training centre in collaboration with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), at Gurugram in the esteemed presence of Jayant Krishna, ED & COO, NSDC. Olive Heritage Education and Welfare Society, a funded training partner of NSDC, has received loan for executing short-term and long-term training courses in accordance to National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).  Targeted to train over 30,000 security personnel in next seven years, Olive would primarily undertake fee-based trainings.   Speaking on this occasion, Jayant Krishna, ED & COO, NSDC said, “The Private Security Sector is amongst the largest employers of manpower in the country.  With an increasing demand of trained, motivated and well equipped security personnel, this unorganized sector has immense potential to become mainstream.” Olive’s skill centre in Gurugram and six other locations in the country, will provide training in job roles such as unarmed security guard, armed security guard and security supervisor. Its centres are well equipped with world-class amenities to provide training in the security sector. Olive boasts of a qualified team of trainers which is well-versed with strategic training design and modules to make the candidates employable and industry-ready. Its Gurugram centre aims to provide for increasing demand of security personnel from industries and corporates, especially in Delhi-NCR.  The job roles such as unarmed security guards have immense demand from malls, corporates, hotels and more. Olive also has associations with private security providing agencies like G4S, Securitas India, Trig Guard Force, Peregrine and more to provide post placement training and placement to trained personnel.   “It is a matter of immense pride for us to be associating with NSDC to shoulder this ambitious mission of skilling the youth of the country. We aim to provide high-class trainings to candidates to get them respect, better livelihood and higher wages.” – Col. K K Singh (Retd.) Director of Olive Heritage Education and Welfare Society

CP PLUS, the leading global security & surveillance brand, staged an elaborate showcase at Intersec 2018. Hosted at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 21st to 23rd January 2018, the event saw more than 1300 exhibitors and thousands of security patrons come together under a roof. CP PLUS showcased some of its latest innovations including integrated software solutions with advanced analytics, 4K high definition surveillance solution, video door phones, time & attendance solutions, home on phone solutions that offer a range of compact cameras offering hassle free surveillance on your smartphone, PoE switches, body-worn professional security solutions, and mobile vehicle surveillance solutions. With its innovative range of security solutions on display, the CP PLUS arena saw a packed audience throughout the 3 days of the exhibition, and also received immense appreciation from the security patrons present, thereby concluding another successful show.   “Despite being a part of this show for many years now, Intersec still holds the same excitement and energy for us. This time around, we had some distinct solutions on display such as the body-worn solutions for the armed forces, paramilitary forces, and other security forces; 4K Ultra HD resolution for detailed imagery; intelligent and integrated software solutions; and cloud based solutions amongst others ” – Aditya Khemka  MD, CP PLUS  

Honeywell Outcome Based Service for Mechanical Systems is the latest addition to Honeywell’s connected services portfolio of technologies that draws on more than 100 years of global domain knowledge and experience, in combination with today’s building connectivity, to help promote improved facility performance. Building on the service’s core HVAC controls monitoring, Outcome Based Service for Mechanical Systems uses data analytics and sensor-based Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to monitor the health and performance of mechanical equipment, helping uncover issues and faults that can impact system performance and efficiency. “A building is much like a living, breathing organism, from its basic framework to the central nervous system of controls and the very heart of it all – the mechanical hardware that keeps everything operating,” said Aseem Joshi, Country General Manager, Honeywell Building Solutions, India, “Keeping watch and maintaining these systems is possible with the right connectivity and knowledge, which we’ve made possible with Honeywell Outcome Based Service. It now extends to mechanical systems, providing even more data and insights to promote improved performance and maintenance of building health.” Outcome Based Service for Mechanical Systems monitors mechanical equipment performance in line with key performance indicators (KPIs) closely tied to building comfort and energy efficiency, as well as equipment maintenance. The service uses advanced algorithms that monitor and analyze HVAC controllers, mechanical equipment and their key components, from boilers and chillers to other hardware that make up the core equipment of a building, in near real time, helping uncover many faults and anomalies faster than traditional, routine maintenance. The new service module also taps sensor data to monitor the asset health of individual mechanical equipment, comparing actual equipment performance with optimal operational performance values to identify deviations. This helps alert personnel to many issues sooner than traditional maintenance so organizations may have the opportunity to make changes or fixes before they lead to costlier and more disruptive problems. The deviations also help inform condition-based dynamic tasking as to when and how to address mechanical system maintenance needs such as when to replace air filters on HVAC equipment. The asset health KPIs can also provide deeper insights into the duration or useful life of mechanical equipment. Because not all equipment degrades at the same rate, organizations can make better-informed financial and maintenance decisions about repairing or replacing equipment.   Honeywell Outcome Based Service for Mechanical Systems applies IoT connectivity and Honeywell service engineer knowledge to mechanical systems. Module is designed to promote better CAPEX and OPEX decisions and maintenance of optimal facility operations and comfort.      

Delta, a leading provider of video wall solutions, has provided its brightest Laser Video wall solution to the operations control centre of Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation. Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) is a project of Govt. of U.P., which is implemented to strengthen the transport infrastructure of the city with a holistic multi-modal transport system. Delta, with its expertise in display solutions, installed its latest and brightest solution in the market for this project. Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) is the fastest built high speed rapid transit system project in India. Lucknow Metro is a Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) constructed to provide the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh with an environment-friendly atmosphere, having two routes, from North to South and East to West. The North-South corridor starts at Amausiand ends at Munshi Pulia, with a total length of 22.878 kilometres. The East-West corridor starts at Charbagh Railway Station and ends at Vasant Kunj with a total length of 11 kilometres. Both lines intersect at Charbagh. The new Lucknow Metro Operations Control Centre (OCC) features India’s 1st laser video wall composed of 5×2 70’’ video wall cubes. With unmatched brightness, Delta’s laser video walls have full HD (1920×1080) resolution, excellent standards in brightness uniformity (≥ 98%), wide viewing angle and true redundancy to match the Lucknow Metro requirement. In addition, a controller is set up in the room, capable of handling multiple inputs and Cube control software which provides precise information on the status of the video wall at any point of time. “The operations control centre (OCC) is responsible for a smooth command and control of all stations and trains. The video wall will display dynamic status of each train, route and signal on a real-time basis and the status of the power supply on each section of the line. Faults in the supply, if any, will be noticed immediately through the Video wall and can be acted upon by the LMRC operators,” commented an LMRC official. Delta, with a strong global reference base in the railway industry, recommended its latest and most innovative display solution for monitoring operations at the OCC of Lucknow Metro. The operations of the fastest built metro project will be monitored round the clock on Delta’s video walls in support of train services and maintenance activities. “Every day, the operators of the operations control centre of Lucknow Metro will ensure the safety of millions of passengers by constantly monitoring train speed, signals, station activities and power supply. With the help of Delta’s display solutions we are assured that the security of passengers will improve and operators will promptly respond to emergencies, if any,” commented the LMRC official.