Category: National

Dahua Technology started their official operations in India by opening their first subsidiary in Gurgaon on 5 June   2017, followed by organizing six road shows in six major cities across the country during June 6 to 21. Dahua organized a grand opening ceremony in Gurgaon on June 5 where Michael Chen, Vice President and General Manager of Overseas Business, Dahua graced the ceremony by cutting the inaugural ribbon and lightning the ceremonial lamp. As the subsidiary, Dahua India will support regional customers by providing fast, localized marketing and sales services as well as technical support from product experts. To affirm its presence in the region, Dahua organized six roadshows respectively in New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata from June 6 to 21. The roadshows attracted more than 3000 participants and received tremendous response. The shows were held in association with Aditya Infotech Ltd (AIL) – the technology arm of Aditya Group delivering technology driven security solutions. “The main objectives of the roadshows are to create awareness of the company’s advent in India, and to demonstrate its technological prowess in the security sphere by providing an attractive and enjoyable viewing and ‘hands-on’ experience of its products,” said Michael Chen after lighting the lamp. In all six cities, Dahua displayed its smart building, smart public transportation, smart city, and other solutions and products. It also unveiled new transmission, display, video conferencing, and machine vision product lines. In addition, it highlighted salient features of its patented HDCVI and IP Solutions. Prospective customers and security conscious people who attended the roadshows were excited at the innovative solutions Dahua offered. Commenting on the successful completion of the first leg of roadshows, Robbin Shen, Sales Director of India & SAARC countries at Dahua said, “It was a great success. The response to our entry in India and to our video surveillance solutions has been marvelous. We made our presence quite clearly and emphatically. Our solutions received excellent reception in all the six cities. We also understood the needs and concerns of customers. They were interactive, inspirational and impressive and helped us to propel our brand.” The grand opening of Dahua’s India operation and the completion of 6 roadshows demonstrates Dahua’s commitment to digging deep into the Indian market. The Dahua India service station will soon be opened to better serve local customers. Over the coming months, Dahua plans to cover many more cities in hopes of becoming a nationally recognized brand that gives Indian customers a new experience. With a mission of ‘Safer Society, Smarter Living,’ Dahua will continue to focus on ‘Innovation, Quality, and Service,’ as well as globalization, to serve partners and customers around the world.

The estimated overall market size of thermal cameras in global market can be estimated to be around USD 7 Billion. In India, thermal cameras are still more often used in Military and Defence Applications. However, gradually since the past year or so, there is an upscale trend and a lot of commercial, government and industrial projects are seeking to install thermal cameras. The application pre-dominantly is for perimeter security, maritime, transportation and other applications. The main reason for this rise in demand for thermal cameras can be price optimization by several OEMs so as to cater to several vertical segments and fit into their project budgets. However, in this context, several manufacturers have emerged over the past few years and there are several unorganized brands available in this zone selling thermal cameras. Since thermal cameras are specialized cameras, their long term performance and quality depends on several factors, and it is very essential that selection of a thermal camera brand is done wisely and not just on price. Infinova has encountered several projects demanding thermal cameras.  There are several factors to be considered when choosing a right thermal camera. It is very essential to understand requirements such as detection distance of human or a vehicle, lens selection, fixed or PTZ cameras, resolution such as 640p x 480p or 320p x 240p, pixel size – 17µ or 25µ, cooled or uncooled, motorized zoom, DFOV or fixed athermalized lens, thermal sensor camera or dual sensor camera and several other factors. Thermal sensitivity is becoming one of the most important parameters that cannot be neglected when selecting a thermal camera. Some projects demand technologies such as Laser Range Finder, GPS and Gyro stabilization, built-in to the thermal cameras, thus exploring additional features within the camera. Thermal cameras, like other conventional cameras should be able to seamlessly integrate with other third party systems such as radar systems, fence protection systems etc. “Infinova has recently launched its thermal range of cameras in the Indian market. We possess complete range of thermal solutions for all kinds of applications. All these cameras are seamlessly integrated with our VMS. The solution offered by Infinova can be compared to any recognized thermal camera manufacturer brands. We work on designing a solution for the customers rather than pushing the product as an off-the-shelf product.” – Milind Borkar Vice President, India, Middle East and Africa  

Formed Parakram Suraksha (Valour Security) Pvt. Ltd. to build an army of security guards Baba Ramdeo, the Yogo Guru and India’s reigning consumer business giant, has recently launched Parakram Suraksha (Valour Security) Pvt Ltd to supply guards and provide security services. The venture will focus to build young aspirants under the guidance of experienced security officials to provide security to the people in need. The company has recruited former Indian Army personnel and police officers to train youngsters. “This security agency will work to evoke the nationalist spirit in every citizen and create an atmosphere of healthy physique and psychological competence among the country’s youths,” the Patanjali spokesperson stated. Rapid growth of India’s economy over the past few decades has raised the demand for security arrangements manifold for industrial complexes, offices, IT parks, and other public infrastructure such as airports, metro stations, shopping malls, and public utilities. Baba with a huge business mind, evaluated the lucrative business opportunity in the field and decided to set off. When enquired about Baba’s new initiative, Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chaiman, CAPSI said, “There is a huge need for private security, particularly to protect infrastructure, women, homes, and airports. There are some 200 smart cities coming up in India, and we will need at least one million smart security force for that.” “With massive infrastructure growth, private security is a huge growth area,” added Vikram Singh, “Across the world, too, there is a shortage of skilled security men, and that also provides opportunities for Indians to work abroad. Of course, the massive opportunity has attracted Baba.” Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) is the leading association of private security industry in India, which has set up the Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC), in association with National Skill Development Corporation, a government body, which trains security personnel at several ‘centres of excellence’ across the country. “Security is a very important issue either for a man or a woman. Our aim is to prepare individuals for self and country’s security, and for this we have formed Parakram. This will help develop military instinct in each and every citizen of the country so as to awaken the spirit and determination for individual and national security.” – Acharya Balakrishna Managing Director, Patanjali  

Hikvision participated in the Milestone Partners Open Platform (MPOP) India 2017 event recently held at Goa as the platinum partner for the event. At MPOP, Hikvision showcased the latest surveillance products and solutions through technology showcase. It was a wonderful event in terms of networking and exhibiting latest technologies and solutions. Hikvision presented its PanoVu camera range along with 4 Megapixel Dark-fighter cameras, video door phone, intrusion alarm system, and all in one panel that included intrusion, access control and IP solutions. Vinay Mishra, Vice President, Projects Hikvision presented a detailed overview of their latest products and solutions at the event. Prama Hikvision was awarded as the ‘Best City Surveillance Partner’ at MPOP India-2017 event. “We have lots of city surveillance projects in the pipeline and are planning to do many of them with Milestone in the near future,” commented Ashish P. Dhakan while receiving the award. The two days MPOP event concluded on a high note with insightful presentations and networking sessions. “We took part in MPOP India event as a platinum partner. It was a wonderful experience for us. The event was well managed. Our engagement and bonding is on firm footing and going on for many years. Milestone is the no.1 VMS software company in the world and Hikvision is the no.1 video surveillance hardware company. We both complement each other.” – Ashish P. Dhakan MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision  

Performance like never before CP PLUS has recently launched the ultra HD analog range of cameras and DVRs, designed to offer high resolution imagery for revolutionary clarity. The Range marks a significant shift in the quality of imagery from its earlier counterparts. This range includes ultra HD 4MP cameras and DVRs that offer distinct, detailed images even in low light conditions. That’s not all; this solution range is equipped with edge analytics with features like trip wire, intrusion detection, face detection etc., which make them responsive to any unusual occurrences within a premises. Due to hit the market late this monsoon, these cameras will make upgrading in the existing analog systems hassle-free and cost-effective, thereby offering the best results without requiring major overhauls. “The Ultra HD Analog range is great for those who are looking for an amazing performance in analog. It offers excellent image clarity coupled with edge analytics for smart surveillance – a feature that was only available in IP thus far. What’s more, these cameras produce brilliant images even in low light conditions, while the edge analytics ensure no trespassing goes unnoticed.” – Yogesh B. Dutta COO – CP PLUS  

Planning to reach 100 Active Channel Partners in India by Mid-2018, and accelerate business growth VIVOTEK plans to reach 100 active channel partners by mid-2018. The company, which has successfully cleared numerous product trials as well as led several successful projects across the world, hopes to accelerate its business growth with its full-stack channel partner program for both new and existing partners. The program enables its partners to leverage the organization’s position as a leader in the IP surveillance segment, and in the process, further scale its business. Apart from channel partners, the program also includes dealers, resellers and system integrators. VICOTEK is currently working with 75 channel partners across India, and is promoting their growth under its partner program, which is available to all those who are purchasing from VIVOTEK authorized distributors. The program is designed in 3 levels, viz., Bronze, Silver and Gold, and offers various exclusive benefits to all VIVOTEK partners. To stay top of the industry and strengthen networks with partners, VIVOTEK created a global education initiative called VIVOTEK Warrior Academy. The program provides comprehensive courses for fundamental knowledge, system design, and technical details essential for IP surveillance systems to enhance professional expertise and maintain competitive edge in today’s market. “At VIVOTEK, we are always committed to provide our channel partners with extended services, resources, and margins to sustain their competitive advantage and ensure the success of our business in the long run. Moreover, our Partner Program enables all our channel partners to scale their own businesses by strengthening VIVOTEK’s position in the fast developing network video solution market.” – Sanjeev Gulati Country Manager, India and SAARC, VIVOTEK Inc.  

Schneider Electric appoints Meenu Singhal as the Vice President of its Industry business in India. In his new role, Meenu will be responsible for accelerating Schneider Electric’s growth of the business with a focus on automation of industries and will drive the push for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform across businesses for building greater efficiencies. Meenu’s joining comes at an exciting time in industrial automation, with the IIoT offering unprecedented possibilities of building efficiencies across an entire system of an industrial operation. Schneider Electric is at the forefront of this technology wave with its cutting-edge solutions and innovation at every level, which is being delivered through EcoStruxure™, an IoT-enabled, open and interoperable system architecture and platform for plants and machines. Speaking on the appointment, Anil Chaudhry, Managing Director and Country President, Schneider Electric India said, “Meenu joins us at a time when businesses are looking at leveraging the Make in India campaign to develop India as a hub of global manufacturing. Meenu’s immense experience will facilitate front end delivery from our businesses to this critical requirement in the market.” Meenu Singhal brings with him a rich experience of over 26 years in the field of automation. Following his graduation as an Electrical Engineer he took a post graduate degree in Marketing Management from IMT, Ghaziabad. “I am excited to take over as a leader of Industry and Automation at a time when businesses are looking at leveraging technology to automate and drive serious efficiencies in business. Schneider Electric is uniquely positioned as a global leader in automation industry and our focus as a team is to ensure business continuity and value creation through innovative offerings. I look forward to bringing in my experience on board at Schneider Electric to take the business forward.” – Meenu Singhal Vice President, India Industry Business, Schneider Electric