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DE-RISKING EDUCATION

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De-risking Education Ecosystem with Latest Security Solutions...38 VERTICAL SOLUTION

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VERTICAL MARKET

TIME FOR INDIAN CITIES TO SMARTEN UP WITH SMART CITY MISSION P.34

Campus Security : Ensuring Safer and Smarter Lerning Environments...54.

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Emergency Notification: Critical a Tool for Crisis Management.....26 Mergers and Acquisitions are good for the Market: Mukesh Shah....34 Nfpa-Compliant Firefighting Cameras....36 BUSINESS TALK

The Market for Security Systems in India is expected to grow at CAGR of Over 25%: NS Bindra...78. COMPANY SPOTLIGHT

Infinova : An Integrators’ Manufacturer Leads from Front...80.

Essl : One of the Leading Biometric Players in India...81 Tenon Group of companies: An Integrated Security & Facility Manangement Corporation....82 Mantra Softech: An Undisputed Leader in Biometric and RFID Industry in India....83

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How Deep Learning Benefits The Security Industry....88

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Contents....................................12 Editor’s Note..............................14 Reader Feedback.......................16

Corporate News.........................18 News Feature............................24 Product Showcase.....................66

Advertising Index.......................107 Show Calendar...........................106

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Industry’s Concerns Over 28 % GST Slab he Goods and Service Tax (GST), which will be implemented from 1st July this year has put security and fire safety products under 28% GST slab. This decision has shocked the industry associations and observers alike. Several Private Security Industry Associations have decided to approach the Finance Minister Mr Arun Jaitley to apprise him of the negative impact of placing security related products in 28% slab in GST. According to Industry association sources the high tax regime will affect consumer the most. It will hurt the growth while giving boost to the grey market. This will result in smuggling of security and fire safety products. Recently series of terror attacks rocked UK, US and France. The London attack is the recent one in this series. The rise of such attacks, with Islamists emulating previous acts of terror, is a matter of deep concern for national security. The weapons used in the London attack, killing seven people and injured 48 others - were knives and a hired van. The biggest worry now is the copy- cat terror threat.India needs to step up the counter terror and security measures by sounding nationwide alert. Homeland security agencies in India have to act on the available intelligence for counter terror operations. The recent raids in Kashmir is a welcome step. It will help to stop terror funding and counter insurgency operations. India’s vast education ecosystem is privy to potential threats of political unrest, terrorism, crime corruption, cheating, ragging and violence. Indian campuses are the hotbeds of student politics and in most cases Colleges and Universities have become a flash point for unrest and violence. The administrative and security staff is not fully equipped to tackle the challenges. In this issue we take an overview of India’s education security challenge by sharing views from the key stakeholders and end users. We are also exploring evolving trends in Fire Secure segment on Mass Notification and Emergency Alarm and Evacuation System. The other themes include evolving tech trends in XVR, DVR and NVR.

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We take this opportunity to thank all the security, safety and fire protection ecosystem partners, professionals and business leaders, who have supported us through our journey. We will continue our media initiative to spread awareness and evangelize innovation. We welcome your valuable suggestions and feedback. We express our special thanks to security industry patrons, peers and professionals for their continued support.

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GST will bring new challenges to the security and fire safety industry; it has to be met with collective resolve. Education Security needs fresh ideas to secure the students and youngsters. DVRs and NVRs are upgrading with time to offer better solutions. Emergency Alarm and Evacuation Systems are getting more evolved.

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28 % Slab in GST Rollout Will Hurt Growth There is a growing concern in the security industry over the negative impact of placing security related products in 28% slab in Goods and service Tax (GST). The Finance Minister Mr Arun Jaitley has to be apprised about the adverse impact of placing security related products in 28% slab in GST. Industry experts suggest that the high tax is too much for the consumer to pay and this would immediately give a fillip to products that are available in the grey market. In the 14th GST Council Meeting held on 18th May, 2017 in Srinagar, which was chaired by the Union Finance Minister, Sh. Arun Jaitley, the Council broadly approved the GST rates for goods at nil rate, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% to be levied on certain goods. Products like CCTV Cameras and Recorders, Burglar and Fire Alarm systems and other related security gadgets falling under Chapter 85 of the Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN), which are considered as life safety goods have been placed in the highest bracket of 28% in the GST! What is shocking is that the government has clubbed these in the same bracket as entertainment electronics and other white goods Significantly the government in its quest for developing its Smart City Projects’ will need an active assistance of private players in security industry for installation of CCTV cameras, alarm systems and other life safety systems and if these are bracketed with other luxury products with a slab of 28% taxation, the price of these will automatically go up. Raj Bardhan, New Delhi

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All Homes Should have CCTV Cameras The new Ghaziabad SP (City), Akash Tomar, would like to see a CCTVcamera at every doorstep in the city to cut the crime rate. Tomar made the suggestion to all residents in a letter, titled ‘Appeal’, which he sent to various RWAs and the media. This statement by police offercer

is praiseworthy, it will create further public awareness about security. According to media reports, Tomar has urged residents to start thinking of options to protect their homes through technology, which is no longer pertinent only to businesses and commercial ventures. He said CCTV has a high deterrence value. Rajabans Yadav, Ghaziabad Mumbai University’s Kalina Campus plans full CCTV cover The University of Mumbai is to get CCTVsurveillance across its Kalina campus, a move first planned in 2014. According to media reports, it was decided in a meeting with minister of state for higher education Ravindra Waikar , senior university officials made the assurance that the tender for the equipment would be invited in a month. Around 200 CCTV cameras are required for the 280-acre campus in Kalina. The proposal to install CCTV cameras on campus for security reasons has been pending for long and the university has been allocating funds for the last three years for the purpose. In 2016-17, Rs 90 lakh was allocated under the head ‘special equipment for security’. Waikar directed the university to invite tenders within a week. Today, CCTV cameras are installed only in sensitive places like the exam house.It was also decided that the swimming pool on the campus would be reconstructed with around Rs 15 crore as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity. The minister also asked the university to send notices to all colleges that had failed to pay the affiliation fees. This proposal will give big boost to security of Mumbai University campus in Kalina. Harish Ranade, Mumbai IoT to Grow Rapidly in India Internet of Things (IoT) units in India are expected to see a rapid 31-fold growth to

reach 1.9 billion by 2020,Deloitte predicted on Monday, adding that the market value of IoT is expected to reach $9 billion by 2020.IoT is going to be the next big thing for operators as India will rapidly grow into a hub for IoT solutions. This report is good news for India’s booming security business community. According to the report, with advances in reliability, accuracy and technology of advanced tech measures such as biometric authentication, digitisation will gain popularity in various business applications. Even with over 750 million cards in circulation and significant growth, mobilebased and digital payments will eclipse physical card payments. Vijay Venkantraman, Bengaluru

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SGS actively participates in the formulation of global standards and regulations. It has deepened understanding and insight in these aspects and the global market trend development. Together with Hikvision, we will rely on professional technical team and rich experience to assist Hikvision in product quality improvement, and to improve further their product competitiveness in the security marketplace.

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As a true manufacturer, product quality is of utmost importance to Hikvision. Over the past few years, the company has stringently conducted testing processes on every product series and closely collaborates with SGS to optimize procedures. The joint laboratory marks the deepened collaboration between both parties. With the expertise and knowledge from SGS, Hikvision aims to improve its product testing efficiency and capability to a new height, further responding to industry demands and satisfying customer needs.

CP PLUS, India’s No.1 security & surveillance brand, recently hosted Kings Meet, a one of a kind event where its star partners were offered a chance to meet and greet the Kings XI Punjab team players. CP PLUS has been the official surveillance partner of Kings XI Punjab at the Indian Premier League, Season 10.

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CP PLUS was the official sponsor of Kings XI Punjab, and during this association it gave its partners an opportunity to meet and greet with the team players. In this event CP PLUS partners were also given trophies and bats signed by their favorite players.

Yogesh B. Dutta, COO, CP PLUS

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Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, and SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, announced they have signed a memorandum agreement for joint laboratory collaboration. The memorandum will pave the way for joint efforts in testing, inspection, verification and certification of Hikvision products. It will also see the two companies cooperating strategically in various areas, including: mutual technology exchange, training, information sharing and platform establishment.

CP PLUS Meet and Greet with Kings XI Punjab

CP PLUS values the relationship with its customers and partners. It has always been very appreciative of the contribution that its partners make. By organizing such events, it aims to express its gratitude towards them. Kings Meet was a day long program conducted at the JW Marriott, Chandigarh on the 6th of May 2017. Guests at the event were CP PLUS star partners from the Punjab region. It began with a gala lunch followed by a walk through with the brand’s story. Soon after the presentation, a quiz was conducted, the winners of which were awarded by the Kings XI Punjab team players. The audience was brimming with energy and enthusiasm at the event, excited to meet their favorite players. CP PLUS is the No.1 brand in advanced surveillance and security systems in India.

Cochin International Airport Selects Smiths Detection's CTX 9800

Smiths Detection, formerly Morpho Detection – Safran, has announced that India’s Cochin International Airport has deployed four high-speed CTX 9800 DSi hold baggage explosives detection systems (EDS) to screen all passenger checked baggage.

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Cochin’s goal is to offer our passengers and airlines a world-class airport experience. Working with Smiths Detection to automate and enhance hold baggage screening capabilities is an important part of our infrastructure plan to meet the demands of anticipated domestic and long-haul growth over the next 20 years.

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Airport Director, Cochin International

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Hikvision & SGS Sign Memorandum For Joint Lab Collaboration

With the inauguration of its international Terminal 3, Cochin is the first airport in India to screen all checked baggage, referred to as Level 1 screening, with computed tomography (CT)-based EDS. Commonly referred to as European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) Standard 3 capabilities, CT EDS produce high-resolution, 3-D images that facilitate more accurate detection, lower false alarm rates, and reduce the need for manual inspections. In addition to CTX 9800 EDS, Smiths Detection has supplied 13 HRX™ dual view X-ray systems to screen arriving baggage at customs checkpoints. To ensure maximum uptime and performance, Smiths Detection’s onsite network of expert engineers and technicians will provide preventative and rapid-response services for a minimum of ten years.

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Integration with Genetec is a major breakthrough this year for Dahua international market, as it allows Genetec customers to adopt Dahua products in their future projects, expanding their options. Deputy General Manager , Dahua Overseas Business Center

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James,

Dahua Eco-savvy 3.0 camera is capable of delivering real-time 1080p video streams at 60 fps, 4Mp video streams at 30 fps and 4K video streams at 15 fps. Its real-time high resolution is especially suited to applications requiring highly detailed surveillance. Latest H.265 compression cuts band width in half to further, lowering storage cost. These series features an impressive range of smart detection features, including face detection, tripwire detection, and intrusion detection. These features mean that users are equipped with more precise video analysis and, as a result, greater security efficiency. Featuring with powerful optical zoom and accurate pan/tilt/zoom performance, 4K series camera can provide large monitoring range and great detail. The camera delivers 4K resolution at 25/30 fps, with 30x optical zoom. It combines a day/night mechanical IR cut filter for the highest image quality for variable lighting conditions day and night.

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, has announced that the company secured two wins at SIA’s New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West 2017 on April 5. Axis secured wins in the “Tools and Hardware” category for its Site Designer and the “Video Surveillance Cameras IP” category for its Q6155-E PTZ Dome.

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We are humbled to receive this prestigious award and we are encouraged by its affirmation of our investment in our team and products.

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AXIS Site Designer is a web application for system integrators and installers that reduces the time and effort needed to design a complete security strategy. AXIS Site Designer works online and offline to recommend cameras and recording solutions for small- and mid-sized systems. The app features a selection of templates for common installation scenarios, including a visual camera selector that recommends cameras based on operational requirements, such as required resolution, camera coverage and light conditions. The AXIS Q6155-E PTZ Dome Network Camera is the industry’s first PTZ camera with laser focus, offering a faster and more accurate focus with a 1080p resolution and 30x optical zoom. The technology, combined with high image quality, is ideal for situations when people or objects need to be identified quickly and precisely. AXIS Q6155-E features Sharpdome technology, which allows monitoring of objects as much as 20-degrees above the camera horizon. This is the fourth consecutive year that Axis has earned a NPS award win at ISC West. In 2016, Axis took home two wins, winning the “Video Analytics” award for its AXIS Perimeter Defender and the “Video Surveillance Cameras IP” for its AXIS Q61 PTZ Dome Network Camera Series.

Com-Sur, the next big Game Changer in Video Surveillance is going to be at the prestigious CCTV User Group Conference June 2017, being held at Kenilworth, United Kingdom.

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This is the 7th year of the conference and it is a tremendous platform for us to reach out to the CCTV community, especially potential partners. The conference will see great minds such as Tony Porter, The UK’s Surveillance Camera Commissioner, DCI Mick Neville, amongst others. We have also been given an opportunity to speak about our philosophy of Auditing CCTV Cameras. The technology has immense potential and COM-SUR will bring large benefits to the entire world.

Gautam Goradia,

CEO & MD, COM-SUR

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Recently, Dahua Technology, a world leading advanced security solution provider, has announced that its Eco-savvy 3.0 and 4K PTZ Camera had been integrated to Genetec Security Center 5.6 GA. Now, Dahua Eco-savvy 3.0 camera and 4K PTZ camera are well compatible with Genetec Security Center 5.6 GA.

COM-SUR at the CCTV USER GROUP Conference 2017

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Dahua Eco-savvy 3.0 & 4K PTZ Camera Compatible with Genetec

The CCTV User Group was formed in the year 1996 when the use of CCTV Video Surveillance in public spaces was rising rapidly. The objective of the group is to (i) provide help, assistance, professional advice and opportunities for networking for those involved in the development (ii) management and operation of Public Area CCTV systems (iii) encourage best practices (iv) encourage the introduction of universal standards for the implementation and use of CCTV (v) promote the effective and efficient operation and management of CCTV systems (vi) formulate nationally recognized standards by which all end users of CCTV shall abide (vii) promote the need for the professional training of CCTV Managers and Operators and encourage the development of appropriate courses (viii) discourage the unnecessary or inappropriate proliferation of CCTV in public places proposed without justification by an ‘Operational Requirement’ and (ix) discourage the use of public area CCTV surveillance methods by any groups or organisations which are not publicly accountable.

Rajeev Sharma Elevated as Country Managing Director for G4S India

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Rajeev has had a long and successful journey with G4S. Prior to his new role, Rajeev was Managing Director of G4S India’s Secure Solutions India business. He demonstrated a commendable degree of professionalism and contributed significantly to the growth of the Secure Solutions portfolio in India. In the past he’s headed the cargo division for Kingfisher Airlines in India, and accumulated worthy experience in the logistics space. He also brings with him knowledge of cross border acquisitions.

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Previously Rajeev had undertaken a twoyear stint in the UK, where he was successful at integrating acquired assets for G4S. Here he demonstrated his acumen by acquiring a manned guarding company for the firm. G4S India is the leading security solutions group in the country. The company today has more than 1,30,000 employees with 7 Hubs and a strong network of over 127 offices spread throughout India.

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Claude Allain,

KBL has been a strong advocate of nuclear energy. Today, nuclear energy is the largest source of power that does not cause any air pollution—and the only one that can produce large amounts of electricity without any interruptions. Nuclear energy has a major role in altering India’s energy balance without causing any harm to the air around us. Notably, with rising concerns over the environmentdamaging greenhouse gases, nuclear power plants are being set up in different parts of the world including in the US.

We at KBL congratulate the Government and the Power Ministry for the historic step. We are confident that the new indigenously-developed nuclear power plants will go a long way in reducing the perennial energy deficit that the country has been living with. We feel this initiative will bring about a renewed vigor in the country’s power generation sector, as it has the potential to create about 33,000 jobs and generate Rs 70,000 crores of revenues.

Sanjay Kirloskar,

Chairman & Managing Director, Kirloskar Brothers

KBL has been associated with BARC & NPCIL for decades, and has been participating in their various nuclear power project programs, in the past. With the rich experience acquired through the association with BARC and NPCIL, KBL is now all set to manufacture `state of the art’ technology pumping equipment at our Advance Technology Pump Division and support the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government of India.

CIO POWER LIST 2017 with knowledge partner KPMG honoured the country’s most influential and powerful CIOs and ICT leaders over a two-day event held across May 5 and 6, 2017. It was a grand celebration of CIOs who are changing the IT landscape with their ground-breaking strategies and technology foresight.

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I would like to invite all members of G4S to join me in congratulating Rajeev for his new role and in ensuring he gets all the support he needs to take G4S to even greater heights. Rajeev’s appointment reflects the strength of our succession planning, through having the right people in place ready to take on new opportunities.

Chairman & Managing Director, Kirloskar Brothers

I thank CORE Media for acknowledging the effort we have put into developing this path-breaking solution. We have found that mobility is one of the best initiatives that B2B companies can use to effectively monitor business performance (or SLAs). Through the implementation of Intelenet’s Business PulseTM Mobility Solution for a majority of clients across verticals, we have been able to deliver a higher degree of insight which goes beyond just SLAs. Our TAPTM (Technology, Analytics, Process Excellence) team has played an instrumental role in driving this transformation within the mobility landscape and helped us truly deliver value to the clients we work with.

Rajendra Deshpande

CIO, Intelenet Global Services

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G4S India has announce the appointment of Rajeev Sharma to the position of Country Managing Director, G4S India. In his new role, Rajeev will report directly to Claude Allain, President, G4S Middle East and Asia.

More than 100 CIOs were honoured in over 39 categories that ranged across Business verticals, from BFSI to Media, Agro Tech, Pharma, Automobiles, etc, and Technology verticals like Analytics, DCIM, Intelligent bots and RPA to IoT, Transformation, etc. The stellar CIOs were recognised for their executive excellence in driving business growth, customer centricity, and for using the power of technology to transform their organisations and the ecosystem at large in a highly competitive marketplace.

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Matrix is focused on designing, manufacturing and marketing cuttingedge Security and Telecom solutions for modern organizations. We export these products to more than 50 countries – most of them to technologically advanced countries.

CEO of Matrix

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Ganesh Jivani,

On winning this prestigious award, Ganesh Jivani, CEO of Matrix said “R&D is one of the core drivers of Matrix business. With 250+ R&D engineers on our roll, Matrix invests heavily in R&D. This award is validation of Matrix’s innovation capabilities. I thank all our customers and channel partners for their trust in Matrix and congratulate entire Matrix team for this achievement. We thank The India SME Forum for recognizing Matrix. Such recognition would encourage us to work harder towards building world-class, cuttingedge technologies and products.” Matrix is a leader in Telecom and Security solutions for modern businesses and enterprises. An innovative, technology driven and customer focused organization, Matrix is committed to keep pace with the revolutions in the telecom and security industries.

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Louroe Electronics has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Louroe Electronics is a world leader in audio monitoring technology, and its products are now available in the Arecont Vision MegaLab as a result of the collaboration.

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Working closer with Arecont Vision allows both companies to develop and bring to market better and more complete solutions that benefit end users and systems integrators. The use of audio with the cameras is a must, and we look forward to adding audio to improve security for our mutual customers. Richard Brent,

CEO of Louroe Electronics

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Matrix is declared as one of India’s top 100 SMEs. Matrix underwent the stringent evaluation criteria laid down by the India SME Forum Jury Board and the winners were chosen from 41,832 companies nominated based on their financial and non-financial parameters.

Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program Welcomes Louroe Electronics

Louroe Electronics products are used in over 56 countries, and are utilized by both the private sector and government. Focusing on a wide range of the sound spectrum, Louroe’s products offer many benefits including perimeter protection, access control, alarm verification, deterrence/loss prevention, additional evidence, and quality assurance when integrated into commercial security systems. “Louroe manufactures their highquality products in Los Angeles just as Arecont Vision does,” said Jason Schimpf, Arecont Vision’s Director of the Technology Partner Program. “This American-made approach ensures that our customers are getting the highest quality products available with advanced capabilities and proven reliability.

Solus Security Systems Wins SME 100 Award

Leading Enterprise Security Solution Provider Solus Security System has won the India SME 100 Awards 2017 against the total of 41,832 nominations were filed by SMEs from across India. The winners were selected by the India SME Forum’s award jury based on scores from the assessment of each organisation’s growth performance, financial strength, innovation, people capital, international outlook, and corporate governance.

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We all feel pride in winning customer delight collectively when we bring in some innovation or product. We have won many firsts in our domain and will continue to do so.

Narasimha Swamy,

Director Technology, Solus Security Systems

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Matrix Awarded the Prestigious India SME 100 Award

The award was conferred by Union minister for MSME, Kalraj Mishra in New Delhi in a function while Chief Secretary MSME Surendra Nath Tripathi, Managing Director Axis Bank Shikha Sharma, Vinod Kumar and Prahlad Kakkar from SME Forum were present on the occasion. Narasimha Swamy - Director Technology acknowledged this Award to his entire Solus team including R&D, Technical Support, Sales & Marketing, Quality and Production and all other. “We are growing over 30% CAGR, Solus is well positioned at marketplace with favorable business environment now with Govt. of India’s initiative to prefer domestic manufacturer for sensitive govt infrastructure,” added Hariom Sharma Director Sales & Marketing. Solus Security Systems is an Indian origin first generation entrepreneurship organisation. Since 2006, Solus specializes in development, manufacturing and marketing of Enterprise Automation Solutions including Access Control, Visitor Management, IP CCTV, Workforce Management and other Security, Administration, HR and associated functions.

Western Digital Ships HE12 12TB Advanced Storage Hard Drives

Hikvision Wins Prestigious Award at Municipalika & Capex

Western Digital has announced that it has begun shipping its fourth-generation helium-based hard drive with its 12TB HGSTbranded Ultrastar He12 hard drive. The Ultrastar He12 12TB hard drive is the next generation of the company’s award-winning high capacity enterprise-class drive with HelioSeal technology, providing customers with a data storage solution addressing the expansive information management needs and demanding performance requirements of today’s enterprise, cloud and hyperscale workloads.

Hikvision, the global leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has announced that it has received a prestigious award at the’ ‘Municipalika & CAPEX 2017’, the 14th International Exhibition on ‘Smart & Sustainable City Solutions’ held from May 18-20, 2017 at CIDCO Conference & Exhibition Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Canada was the Partner Country for the third year, Singapore, the Feature Country and Government of Rajasthan, the Partner State at the mammoth exhibition.

Senior Vice President of devices, Western Digital

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Mark Grace,

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Ultrastar He12 Helium HDD Known for high quality, the enterprise-class Ultrastar He12 HDD features an industry-first eight-disk design, to deliver 12TB capacity using PMR technology in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. It is the world’s highest capacity hard disk drive for active random workloads. Utilizing Western Digital’s unique HelioSeal process that seals helium in the drive to help provide the highest capacity HDD and exceptional power efficiency, the Ultrastar He12 HDD comes in a single 12TB capacity point and offers either a SATA or SAS interface both using Advanced Format. HelioSeal technology utilizes helium with 1/7 the density of air, enabling the use of thinner disks, while maintaining a stable recording interface. The unique Ultrastar He12 HDD design adds an eighth disk, two more than the highest capacity air-based enterprise drive, which enabled the capacity increase to 12TB, 50 percent more than the highest air-based enterprise drive.

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The best always stands out. We are glad that our security products have been selected as the best integrated urban solutions. That will give a real fillip to us to provide them to various ongoing ‘Smart Cities’ projects that we are in and ensure that the customers benefit from our quality products and latest technologies. We offer these solutions at affordable price range which will enable more similar projects across India to derive maximum mileage.

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We have again raised the bar in enterprise storage with the industry’s most advanced and cost effective highest capacity helium HDD storage solutions. The Ultrastar He12 hard drive advances Western Digital’s portfolio leveraging the HelioSeal platform to deliver industry-leading high capacity HDD storage with exceptional power efficiency. Western Digital has shipped over 15M helium-based high capacity drives to date and continues to support our customers with outstanding reliability and Quality of Service (QoS). Our industry-leading data center portfolio enables customers across the spectrum to meet their evolving and dynamic data center demand

Over 1000 delegates from all States and the Union Territories and 170 exhibitors from 300 cities from India and abroad participated, showcased and live demonstrated their technologies, equipment, products, software and services in the three day mega event which was inaugurated by Smt. Maya Singh, Minister for Urban Development & Housing , Government of Madhya Pradesh. There were also 10 conference sessions covering important topics related to ‘Smart and Sustainable Cities’. Hikvision’s Security products and solutions were adjudged ‘The Best Integrated Urban Solutions’ by a panel of distinguished judges drawn from different industries. The Award Shield and the Certificate were presented to Hikvision’s Officers by Mr. Sudhir Krishna, Former Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India at an impressive awards function on May 20, 2017. Hikvision showcased its cutting-edge security solutions in Mobile, IP, Intelligent Traffic and Access Control and innovative products like PanoVu and Ezviz.

Honeywell Blenze Plus: India’s 1st Anti-Bacterial Flat Switch

DIGISOL Launches launches L2 Managed DIGISOL 1.3MP Gigabit Ethernet Switch Metal Dome POEPoE IP Camera with Night Vision Introduces DG-GS1510HPEV2, with High back-plane bandwidth 20Gbps

Hygiene and Infection control is now becoming increasingly important in environments like hospitals, hotels, and homes. Antimicrobial coating impregnated with silver ions inhibits microbial growth to improve hygiene. The active ingredients, silver ions, used in the Honeywell Blenze plus products are incorporated during the manufacturing process and are active for the entire life of the product. The Honeywell Blenze plus switches are completely flush with the front plate in ‘off’ condition making them appear flat on the wall. They have a shroudless rocker with positive action. The range is future proofed 10AX and is IP 20 rated, making it truly a next generation switch range. The switches are designed with RH base for easy installation and are engineered with ant ingress design giving it complete protection from ant entry. The 32A DP switch can carry heavy resistive and inductive loads up to 7.68 kW. The lenses, in the switch, are textured for better visibility of indicators. Anti-Bacterial Technology: Anti-microbial coating impregnated with silver ions inhibits the growth of broad spectrum bacteria and fungi such as E-coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria and Salmonella. Bacti-safe is a new generation antibacterial technology with advanced features: • 99% reduction in bacteria (Ecoli & Staphylococcus aureus) on the surface → Healthy environment • Non-toxic and safe for humans • Permanent coating equal to product life → Durability and value for money • Material: Silver Ion (anti-bac coating) with poly carbonate → Aesthetically pleasing and fire retardant Key Features of Honeywell Blenze plus flat switches: • Front loading and removal for easy installation • Universal adaptability • Sturdy muscular construction • Single window aperture • Anti-single pin entry shutters • Silky-satin matte finish • Secure socket engagement • Anti-pull snap • Maintains antibacterial properties for the entire life of the product.

DIGISOL Systems, (100% Subsidiary of Smartlink Network DIGISOL Systems, (100% Subsidiary of Smartlink Network Systems) a leading provider of Active Networking products, has Systems Ltd.) provider of Active Networking announced thea leading launch of its 1.3MP Metal Dome PoE IPproducts, Camera today announced the launch of L2 Managed Gigabit Ethernet with Night Vision. The DG-SC6202 offers the latest compression PoE Switch. H.264 The DG-GS1510HPEV2 is a nextprocessing generationhardware. Ethernet technology and a real time image intelligent access switch. It H.264 is mainly deployed on the IP MAN and With its high performance compression, users can stream Lans,store meeting theatrequirements of carrying various and highrequirements quality video low bandwidth and storage Ethernetrequirements. services and accessing the Ethernet. It also provide the capacity PoE function for powering of wireless LAN (WAN) access points, IP security cameras, VoIP telephone and other low port density The DG-SC6202 has IR LED for visibility under no light condition, installations. they automatically switch between the Day and Night Modes and ideally suitable for viewing distance upto 20m. DG-SC6202 The DG-GS1510HPEV2 is a rack mount It provides supports Power over Ethernet, which helps unit. in easy installation8 10/100/1000Base-TX portsofand 2 1000Base-X SFP ports. by eliminating the need a dedicated power source for the camera. DG-SC6202 can be accessed from Cloud using the Product or Specifications: Android IOS App (Free APP) when connected to Internet. The • Conforms to can IEEE802.3, IEEE 802.3u, Dome camera be integrated withIEEE any802.3ab NVR which complies with ONVIF8 standard. ThisBase-TX camera ports is specifically designed SFP for • Provides 10/100/1000 and 2 1000Base-X indoor ports applications. The Metal Casing and aesthetic looks of the camera helps to be recessed 20Gbps easily into suspended ceilings or • High back-plane bandwidth wall mounted with no need for additional mounting brackets. • Support standard IP/ Extend IPan / MAC IP / ARP ACL •IGMP snooping and IGMP Query mode for Multi-media application Product Specifications: •• 1/3” PortProgressive mirror and bandwidth Scan CMOScontrol Sensor • Supports GVRP function • Supports 1.3MP Resolution • IEEE802.3x Flow control ••Support compression SupportH.264 Port Based VLAN / 802.1Q Tag VLAN ••Support 3.6mm Fixed Port Lenstrunk with LACP Support IEEE802.3ad Support Spanning IEEE 802.1d ••24PCS IR LED, Up totree 20mprotocol IR distance Supports class of service ••True day / IEEE night802.1p functionality • Support IEEE 802.1x user authentication • ONVIF Compliant • Support Broadcast storm filter • Cloud Support • Support DHCP server and client ••PoE Support Support System event log ••Metal enclosure Support command line interface management • Management by Web/SNMP/Telnet/Console DIGISOL SYSTEMS is a 100% subsidiary of Smartlink Network Systems and is a leading player in the Active Networking Industry, offering an integrated value proposition from design to development and from sales and marketing to service and support. DIGISOL set a new benchmark in the Converged Communication Systems space offering a wide range of product’s across the IT networking spectrum that includes Wireless LAN, Broadband Routing, Switching, IP & CCTV Surveillance.

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Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, has announced that Cognimatics’ applications have been fully integrated with Axis’ network cameras, audio, and access control products. Axis acquired Cognimatics in 2016 after a long, successful partnership. The new solutions will be marketed solely under the Axis brand, and will support retailers in two critical areas – store optimization solutions for customer understanding and revenue growth and loss prevention solutions to prevent theft. “When Axis acquired Cognimatics back in 2016 I knew that our technologies would create a strong portfolio for our retail customers,” said Hedgie Bartol, Business Development Manager, Retail, Axis Communications, “We’re excited that we’re now able to offer a solution that can generate more revenue per customer, reduce shrink and enhance overall customer experience.” Axis Store Optimization Solution When used with business intelligence and analytics software, Axis’ network cameras and audio products deliver unparalleled accuracy with people counting, age and gender detection, store occupancy estimation, and queue monitoring. The insights are delivered through comprehensive reports designed for customer needs, hosted in the cloud and available through both desktop and mobile applications. The solution allows for the enhancement of the customer experience and sales opportunities through dynamic staffing levels, sales display information, and in-store announcements. Axis’ Store Optimization Solution Axis’ Network Product Examples • AXIS M30 Network Camera Series • AXIS P30 Network Camera Series • AXIS P8804 Stereo Sensor Kit JUNE 2017

• AXIS C1004-E Network Cabinet Speaker • AXIS C2005 Network Ceiling Speaker Axis’ Store Optimization Suite

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• AXIS 3D People Counter

• AXIS Demographic Identifier

• AXIS Occupancy Estimator

• AXIS Queue Monitor

• AXIS Store Reporter

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Announces New Integration With Veeam to Deliver More Efficient VM Protection

Quantum has announced new, unique integration with Veeam for DXi deduplication appliances and Quantum’s latest Scalar tape storage platform. These integrated solutions make it easier for Veeam customers to deploy “3-2-1 data protection” best practices — storing at least three copies of data on two different types of media with one backup copy off-site — to guard against data loss, localized disaster and ransomware.

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These latest innovations solidify Quantum storage as the ideal choice for Veeam environments, based on Veeam and Quantum’s ‘3-2-1 data protection’ best practices. The combination of Quantum disk and tape with Veeam Backup & Replication software enables our joint customers to keep pace with the ever-increasing challenge of growing data volumes and threats such as ransomware. Quantum’s storage solutions perfectly complement Veeam’s availability offerings, which combine to create a forward-looking approach to VM protection.

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Axis Introduces Comprehensive Store Optimization and Loss Prevention Solutions

DXi Appliances Integrated With Veeam Data Mover Service With the latest update to DXi software, DXi deduplication appliances are now integrated with the Veeam Data Mover, and support the full breadth of advanced Veeam features such as synthetic full backup creation and instant VM recovery. Veeam customers using DXi deduplication appliances maximize the availability of their production environment while minimizing backup storage costs. In addition, DXi appliances will be added to the Veeam user interface as part of the next Veeam software release, further tightening the integration and streamlining the joint solution for customers.

Scalar iBlade Enables Veeam Tape Creation Without Physical Server Tape continues to be a vital aspect of many data protection solutions because it offers an offline, “air-gapped” backup copy that provides protection against ransomware. Until now, however, Veeam customers needed physical tape servers for tape library accessdifficult for those that have 100 percent virtual environments but want offline protection. The new Scalar iBlade designed for Veeam solves this problem. It is an embedded blade server that can be installed into the latest additions to Quantum’s Scalar tape storage platform: the Scalar i3 and Scalar i6 tape libraries.

Honeywell’s new RP Series mobile receipt printers offer rugged and reliable performance for route accounting, direct store delivery, citation printing, car rental return receipts and field service workers. “In the field, mobile printers have to endure frequent drops, vibration and exposure to dust and water,” said Stan Zywicki, General Manager, scanning & printing for Honeywell’s Productivity Products business. “Our RP Series printers are designed to withstand these harsh conditions and give users years of reliable thermal receipt and label printing.”

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The RP Series mobile printers are built for the most rugged environments with a wide temperature spec and IP54 rating for dust and moisture ingress. They are optimized for all-day receipt printing at up to five inches-per-second and are designed for label printing as well. The RP Series comes in different print widths to match specific particular applications, and each version can print a range of print widths as well.

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All versions come with a rechargeable battery that can be charged inside or outside the printer and was designed to last a full shift for most use cases. When a battery needs to be changed during a shift, it is hot-swappable. To enhance productivity, the printer can operate for 20–120 seconds – depending on wireless communications – without a battery and not lose connectivity or need to be restart. The printer also tracks its health and provides analytics related to the battery age, print head condition and any unusual or extreme environmental conditions the printer has encountered. This allows customers to manage their fleet of printers with maximum uptime.

Axis Launches Additional Explosion-Protected Cameras for Agile Incident Management and Business Efficiency

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, today announced three new explosion-protected cameras for use in sensitive industrial areas: XF40-Q2901 Explosion-Protected Temperature Alarm Camera, XF60-Q2901 Explosion-Protected Temperature Alarm Camera, and XP40-Q1942 ExplosionProtected PT Thermal Network Camera.

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Industrial plant operators have a difficult task as they need to ensure efficiency and continuity in large-scale, critical industrial processes, while meeting all health, safety and environmental regulations, across multiple locations and, often times, across large areas. Axis’ new explosionprotected cameras can deliver critical real-time information that allows for immediate incident response which can be life-saving.

Anthony Incorvati,

Business Development Manager, Critical Infrastructure & Transportation, Axis Communications

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New Honeywell Rugged Mobile Printer Simplifies Receipt and Label Printing for Logistics and Field Service Workers

Typical industrial applications for the fixed XF40-Q2901/ XF60-Q2901 Explosion-Protected Temperature Alarm Cameras include control and detection of temperatures of equipment and leaks in pipes, fire detection, monitoring of equipment and perimeter protection. They also help visually inspect and verify functions and processes are running correctly, and even providing remote assistance with planned maintenance. Typical applications for the pan/tilt XP40-Q1942 Explosion-Protected PT Thermal Network Camera include detection of people in restricted areas and safety of personnel in hazardous areas. In addition, XP40-Q1942 supports Axis’ Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Zipstream technologies. EIS improves video quality in situations where a camera is subject to vibrations, providing smooth and comfortable live viewing while Axis’ Zipstream lowers the bandwidth and storage requirements. Axis explosion-protected thermal cameras and temperature alarm cameras offer worldwide certifications, meaning that the cameras are compliant with specific country regulations across the globe. The new explosion-protected cameras will be available through Axis’ standard distribution channels in May 2017 at a suggested retail price ranging from $18,999 – $29,999 depending on model.

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Zomato Security Breach: Concern over Loss of 17 Million User Data

Home Food delivering startup, Zomato has suffered a security breach with over 17 million user records stolen from the foodtech company’s database. The stolen information contains user email addresses and ‘hashed’ passwords but no payment information or credit card data has been stolen/leaked, Zomato said in a blog post on its website.

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Traditional security mechanisms no longer provide the organisations the protection that they need. Breaches will occur and when they do, leaders must ensure they’ve protected the most vital aspect to them and the core of their business - the data. Companies need to understand that being breached is not a question of “if” but “when”. By using ThreeStep Secure The Breach approach, organizations can remain in control of their data by using encryption, secure key management and secure authentication to protect the data against two primary category of breaches – Data Privacy Breaches and Data Integrity Breaches.

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However, the company assured customers that their payment and credit card data are safe. Zomato mentioned in their statement, “The hashed password cannot be converted/ decrypted back to plain text – so the sanctity of your password is intact in case you use the same password for other services. But if you are paranoid about security like us, we encourage you to change your password for any other services where you are using the same password.”

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According to HackRead.com, a user going by the online name of “nclay” has claimed to have hacked Zomato. It further said the user is selling the stolen data on a Dark Web marketplace. The data includes emails and password hashes of registered Zomato users while the price set for the whole package is USD 1,001.43 (BTC 0.5587). BTC refers to bitcoins.

Axxonsoft Launches Axxon Next VMS 4.0.2

AxxonSoft has announced that a new version of the Axxon Next video management system has been released. This version includes more than 50 new features and enhancements that are particularly useful at large sites. Improved video search capabilities: • Added identification of “friend or foe” for face search. This is a quick way to find out how often a person of interest has appeared in the cameras’ field of view. • Sort face search results by time. • Improved quality of face recognition and license plate recognition. • Keywords are now highlighted in results when searching by captions. Intel Quick Sync Video hardware decompression technology can now be used when viewing recorded video and in TimeCompressor. IQSV for live video was implemented in Axxon Next 4.0.1. This technology significantly reduces CPU load of a client computer. Enhanced the automated responses to events (Macros). Added new conditions for triggering response scenarios, new types of responses and new operation modes. For example, when setting up actions, you can select groups of cameras and users, and in the Open layout action the monitor can now be selected. The updated access rights system allows you to assign rights by time ranges, hide captions from users and view alerts without being able to manage them. System configuration is now easier and faster. Implemented filters for searching by camera model and manufacturer when adding a device manually. In addition, Axxon Next now allows you to use presets that are already on the camera. Batch creation of detection tools is now available for a group of cameras. New video quality control tools have been added: • Image noise detection. • Blurred image detection. • Compression artifacts detection. The updated web interface allows you to play audio, export recorded video and choose the video stream to display. When you add new cameras to the server configuration, they appear dynamically in the web client without a page refresh. Added features of archive export: • Perform multiple export operations with the same settings. • Define a template for naming exported files. • Assign a password when exporting to .exe format. • Export frames and videos to a password-protected ZIP archive.

Emergency Notification: A Critical Tool for Crisis Management The union of a robust, field-proven communications backbone with emerging mass notification technology, EST3-Sixty represents a panoramic view of threat detection and crisis management. From its rock solid peer-to-peer network, to the intuitive event-driven FireWorks Command and Control Interface, EST3-Sixty brings the reliability of a proven life safety performer to government and military facilities of any size. Submitted by UTC fire & security

As structures become more complex, so too does the means of escape. When fire destroyed London in 1666, people were able to get out of their homes and shops with little difficulty. Warning cries were heard in the streets. People made their way to safety because they could see the approaching flames and because they were able to communicate directly with those who knew the path of the fire. Yet despite the fact that some 13,000 buildings were consumed by fire, few people lost their lives. Two centuries later when Chicago burned, it was a different story. While a nearly identical number of buildings were destroyed, the death toll was immense compared with the Great Fire of London. Obviously population density played a part, as did the size and relatively complex nature of the buildings. But perhaps the most crucial element lacking in the Chicago blaze was communication: early warning of the impending disaster; clear direction as to a means of escape. ommercial properties today present unique challenges that can stand in the way of even the most well-considered emergency response plan.

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The situation on the ground can change in an instant. What starts out as a path to safety can quickly become a direct route to danger. With office and mixed use spaces alongside retail and public areas, there’s a lot that can go wrong.

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Under these circumstances it’s not practical to merely alert people to the presence of danger – they need to be guided to safety, warned of hazards, informed of areas to avoid, or sometimes simply told to stay put. EST3-Sixty emergency communications

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provides the muscle that’s needed in busy commercial environments: the ability to paint a vivid picture of an unfolding situation — and the tools to convey the right message through the most effective means to the people who need to know. Disaster strikes in an instant. Without warning. But the event can resound for a lifetime. Know what you’re getting into. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION For as long as there have been buildings there has been the need to prevent people from becoming trapped in them. Structures, by their very nature, inhibit movement. When an exit becomes blocked, and deadly smoke fills occupied spaces, people need to be directed to safety. Quickly. This is more important today than at any other time in history.

Present-day architecture is as far removed from 19th Century Chicago as the buildings that burned in that city’s fire from 17th Century London. What makes matters even more precarious today is that, with the proliferation of synthetic building materials and furnishings, the products of combustion are much more deadly. Speed is more important than ever; event notification is absolutely vital.

COMMUNICATIONS COME FULL CIRCLE It’s interesting to note that with all the advances in life safety over the centuries, the method of notification has come full circle. In 17th Century London, voice communication saved lives. A year after the Chicago fire, Robert Edwards installed the first electric alarm bell in a New York

City church, and for decades to follow, bells offered the primary means of disaster warning. Today, voice communication is again saving lives by providing early warning and direction. Spoken instructions, whether pre-recorded or broadcast live, can provide infinitely more information than a ringing bell or a sounding horn. But the similarity with pre-industrial methods ends there. Now computers are doing the talking and sophisticated programming determines who hears what, and when. Just as bells represented a quantum leap in fire alarm technology of the day, digital voice communication is setting the pace for the latest generation of life safety systems. The EST3 Fire and Security Control Platform, engineered by Edwards, offers perhaps the most sophisticated emergency communications package available today. Providing digital quality sound, and eight channels of audio over a single pair of twisted wires, EST3 is the product of advances in both digital sound processing and microprocessor-based control. The system represents a departure from conventional approaches to emergency voice communication because it integrates audio into the entire life safety package. It is not a bolt-on, or an add-in. NO-COMPROMISE SOLUTION Early life safety voice communication systems typically piggy-backed on external audio systems that were designed to meet the needs of office paging or even music sound systems. As a result, these conventional non-integrated life safety systems were often forced to utilize hardware not always intended for this application. This shotgun wedding didn’t always result in a happy marriage. With the development of EST3 came the opportunity to provide a package that would finally satisfy a building’s emergency audio needs without compromising the all-important issue of life safety. From a life safety point of view, there is no match for an integrated emergency audio system. It performs flawlessly under

a much wider range of conditions and configurations. While non-integrated systems must be configured to accommodate audio communications, EST3 is audio-ready “out of the box.” This means that there is no compromise on performance. The system is engineered for audio, so there are no complicated protocols to set up, no factors that could limit the application of voice communications. This has definite advantages when it comes to ensuring the system has enough power available to drive all connected audio amplifiers. Non-integrated systems that use standard amplifiers typically suffer from noise, cross-talk, and distortion under low power conditions. EST3 emergency audio amplifiers, on the other hand, are specifically engineered for use in life safety systems and are finely tuned for a much wider range of operating conditions. In fact, testing by Underwriters Laboratories has concluded that EST3’s audio system suffers relatively little distortion under the worst-case scenario of batteries operating at near cutoff levels with no external power. Integrated audio also boosts system survivability by extending the computing power of EST3’s main processor right into the audio system. This means that the voice communication system is fully supervised at the main control panel and all connected network nodes. In the event of a trouble stemming from the audio system, the precise nature of the problem – not some obscure trouble code – is displayed on the panel’s LCD display. Even if the panel goes off-line, the emergency audio system will continue to operate, sending temporal 3-3-3 signals in the event of an alarm input. This extremely high level of survivability is a definite advantage for a system whose pur¬pose is to warn of danger. System operation also benefits from integrated audio because switching can be programmed through software. Many non-integrated systems (also known as “interfaced systems”), rely on separate banks of relays for evacuation and alert inputs. These are connected to external speaker wiring and require the operator to

manually select each zone when paging to different areas of a building. Integrated audio eliminates the manipulation of complicated rows of buttons by allowing the operator to automatically select any pre-programmed area or group of areas. For example, with the press of a single button, EST3 can page all areas in alarm, or areas adjacent to the alarm zone, or all stairwells, etc. DIGITAL AUDIO SENDS CLEAR MESSAGE This is a key life safety feature that reduces the chance of errors that could cost lives. If, in an emergency situation, the operator broadcasts instructions to the wrong area of a building, occupants could easily be directed into the path of danger instead of away from it. That’s what happened at Dusseldorf Airport in 1996 when sixteen people died because during an evacuation they were mistakenly directed into an area filled with toxic smoke. The quality of sound delivered by EST3 is among the best offered by any emergency audio system. In fact, it offers true digitalquality sound. But digital audio in the life safety context is much more than just superior audio fidelity. It lies at the very heart of the tremendous advantages EST3 has over any other system of its kind. Because EST3 transmits audio in digital format, all eight channels of audio provided by the system can be carried over a single pair of twisted wires. No costly shielded cabling is required. And that saves money. Digital audio also allows the system to broadcast clearer sound over larger areas. Because the digital signals are converted back to analog signals at the amplifiers, and because the amplifiers can be located virtually anywhere in a building, much longer wire runs are possible – without sacrificing intelligibility. EIGHT CHANNELS PROVIDE AMPLE AUDIO BANDWIDTH Multiply all these benefits by eight and the strength of the EST3 emergency audio system starts to come into perspective. Eight multiplexed channels of audio over the same pair of wires means there’s ample bandwidth for all emergency

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communications needs. It means that during a crisis, seven different messages, plus live paging can be programmed to broadcast to eight different zones or locations simultaneously. It means that different recorded messages can play to evacuation and alert zones – even in different languages – while firefighters talk over handsets and response personnel broadcast instructions to people in stairwells or elevators. It means that all this can be accomplished without interruption or priority queuing that plague analog voice communications systems limited to two or three channels at most. Orchestrating all this audio activity requires a control system built to manage it, which brings us back to the advantage of integrated audio in emergency evacuation applications. Audio capability places heavy demands on any life safety system. Both hardware and software related. A system engineered to meet these demands will be more efficient, more effective, and less prone to failure than a patchwork of subsystems and add-on modules designed to merely accommodate audio. Cries of warning from the street and the sound of ringing bells have in their turn

been rendered inadequate protection by developments in architecture. After the Great Fire of 1666, architect Christopher Wren rebuilt London to resist fire. Similarly, fire codes were adopted across the United States in the wake of the Chicago blaze. But we live in different times now, and the life safety challenges posed by modern high-rise buildings and sprawling commercial/industrial complexes have never been faced before. Clear instructions delivered quickly and efficiently will meet these challenges. We don’t live and work in buildings with highly combustible straw roofs any more, but then again, we can’t just open a door to be free of them either. EST3 MASS NOTIFICATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS: During an emergency, building occupants need to know when to stay put, when to evacuate, and where to go. Just as importantly, they need instructions that reflect the changing conditions of the emergency; instructions that take them to safety one step at a time. Whether the emergency is a result of a natural disaster, environmental accident, workplace violence, or terrorist threat, response personnel must have a firm grasp of the situation. They must know what obstacles and dangers stand

between building occupants and safety. EST3 with mass notification provides this critical information by leveraging the power behind Synergy-enabled applications. It offers response personnel the tools they need, not only to warn building occupants of imminent danger, but also to guide them to safety. This requires much more than a simple public address system. It requires a solution that allows your operator to get the big picture so that people can be steered clear of danger quickly and efficiently. Only EST3 benefits from a truly unified communications backbone that delivers highly survivable mass notification – and simultaneous monitoring and control of critical building infrastructure functions. This means, for example, that during an emergency your system operator can broadcast audio instructions, view live CCTV, and disarm security partitions in order to provide occupants with unencumbered egress – all without taking his or her eyes off the system display. Only Synergy-enabled EST3 with mass notification merges emergency communications with threat detection – and security control – to offer this level of crisis management.

Mass Notification Evolves with Integrated Voice Evacuation System By Manoj khadkikar, Business Unit Head, Channel & Solutions Group, Zicom Electronic Security Systems

n India both systems are available in standalone mode operation as well as Intelligent Addressable Fire Alarm System with Integrated Voice Evacuation System.

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So in case of fire control panel gives notification or emergency response signal to evacuate the building / premise for human safety purpose. INNOVATIONS Fire Alarm System with inbuilt or integrated voice evacuation system is the latest system.

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MARKET RESPONSE As per CFO Guidelines, Its mandatory in India to install Fire Alarm System & Voice Evacuation System for Buildings as per

codes / guidelines defended by Fire Officer. VERTICAL SPECIFIC Fire & Life Safety. Some examples of life safety equipment are exit signs, emergency lights, floodlights, fire evacuation maps, sprinkler heads, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and fire alarm pull stations. COST & QUALITY Standards and guidelines are designed by CFO for the installation of Fire & Safety Systems for building, About the cost its again depends upon the type of system considered & designed for your building. But it starts from around Rs. 300/- Per square ft. or more.

Demand for Emergency Response & Evacuation systems gets Boost The need for interoperable communications systems that can provide real-time situational awareness to first responders has paved the way for the development of advanced technologies in the global first responder command, control, communications and intelligence (C3i) and emergency response market. By Boney Davis, National Sales Manager , Teknoware - India & South East Asia

system is one of the latest developments in evacuation systems for the Indian subcontinent.

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n emergency response system provides the alerts, communication and information needed to evacuate the people in case of fire, terror strike or natural calamities. Emergency mass notification systems, unmanned aerial vehicles and intelligent transportation systems will emerge as next-generation emergency response systems. According to a report by Markets and Markets, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The incident and emergency management market is estimated to grow from USD 88.58 Billion in 2016 to USD 114.01 Billion by 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during the forecast period.â&#x20AC;? Emergency response and evacuation systems when activated generally have a tendency to create panic in the minds of the building occupants. Especially, if the occupant is a visitor in the building and is not well versed with the evacuation methodology during an emergency scenario. So, in case of an emergency, like a fire, we would have the sounders and strobes activated in the building and the announcements from the public address system to evacuate the premises. However, either of these systems would not be in a position to help the occupant to come out from the facility in a smooth and organized manner. To ensure this, using an intelligent, addressable and monitored emergency and exit lights with a central battery

INNOVATIONS Traditionally, evacuation using emergency and exit lights was being done using general lighting connected on an inverter or UPS for emergency. Exit lights were deployed either using self-illuminated sheets or self-contained exit lights. This was a good solution back in the days when technology didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any other solution apart from an AC/AC system where you have all fittings on AC and input power also on AC. One of the major disadvantages of the AC/ AC system is that, when power is stored in the batteries, it has to be converted from AC to DC and when it is utilized in an emergency, it has to be converted back from DC to AC which creates losses of around 25% - 30% in power. The inverter or UPS came with a normal charger which was not capable of maintaining the charging-discharging cycle or scheduling of functionality tests in a battery, which reduced the life of a battery drastically. Apart from this, the inverter would never know which fitting is not working, as it did not monitor the individual light fittings and its electronics. The innovation that has come through on the emergency and exit lights is having intelligent, addressable and monitored emergency and exit lights with a central battery system having an intelligent charger. This system being an AC/DC system, ensures that we save on the 25%-30% losses that were being incurred in power and the cabling also reduces by almost 75% compared to an AC/AC system. The intelligent charger manages the charging-discharging cycle and charges using the boost, normal and trickle mode; thereby, increasing the life of the battery. Also, the panel has an inbuilt scheduling for functionality tests on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis which ensures that when the system has to work it works!!

MARKET RESPONSE With the various incidents in the past, we see the market in India gradually getting more empathetic towards fire safety and evacuation. Customers have started looking at the overall lifecycle costs too, apart from the usual focus on the capital costs alone. This has ensured that systems like the intelligent, addressable and monitored emergency and exit lights using central battery systems are budgeted for, at the time of the project being on the drawing board. VERTICAL SPECIFIC The intelligent, addressable and monitored emergency and exit lighting using a central battery system is needed for every type of building which has occupants in it. That being said, it is of utmost importance in hotels, hospitals, commercial buildings, malls, data centers, airports, metros and high end residential buildings, due to diverse nature of the occupants in these kinds of structures at any given point of time. COST & QUALITY Even as client are keen to actively address safety issues, the construction industry regardless of the type of building, is challenged by stringent budget demands. Hence, in this financial environment, it is essential that customers seek to proactively and continually reduce operational costs and measure the systems performance over life cycle costs of these systems. It is also important that they look into the various national and international standards like: NBC, NFPA, IBC, EN, UL, etc. while installing various systems.

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Mergers and Acquisitions are Good for the Market: Mukesh Shah Founded by the late Shri Bhogilal Jethalal Shah in 1933, Shah Bhogilal Jethalal & Bros (‘AAAG’) has been a prominent player in the fire protection field for over seven decades now. The company began with a few limited products like Hydrant valves, Couplings & Nozzles, but today produces a wide range of water and foam based fire fighting equipment for fixed, mobile and vehicle based applications. a&s India interacted with Mukesh Shah, Managing Partner, Shah Bhogilal Jethalal & Bros to know the latest developments. By Anant Joshi, a&s India

Mukesh Shah, Managing Partner, Shah Bhogilal Jethalal & Bros

What are the latest initiatives by aaag india in the fire protection market? We have recently shifted to our state of art manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Ahmedabad which is over 50,000 sq. feet. It has the latest foundry, casting technology, machining and testing facilities. We are looking at new casting techniques to improve product quality and reduce production time. JUNE 2017

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At the same time, we are continuously looking to increase our product portfolio with new firefighting branches, monitors and accessories which will strengthen the hands of the firefighter and contribute to better firefighting at the incident scene. We are also looking at tie-ups with likeminded companies abroad and within the country, to launch new, innovative and reliable firefighting products.

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How is the fire protection market evolving with trend of consolidation and mergers? Globally, traditionally strong companies in the fire protection market have been affected by consolidation and mergers to a great extent. This has allowed greater reach for the products of such companies i.e. we now have many fire fighting products from the USA and Europe available in the Indian market, which was not the case 10 years back. At the same time, Indian (manufacturing) companies have remained largely the same, and unaffected by these mergers. In a way, this development (mergers and acquisitions) are good for the client and the market, as it fosters competition and raises the bar as far as product quality is concerned. What are the latest trends that are shaping the future of fire protection business? The high hazard industries (Oil & Gas, Petroehcmicals) in the country have always been proactive in their approach to fire safety, but of late, other sectors of industry and the society in general, is now becoming more aware of fire risks and this has lead to an increase in demand of firefighting products. Some industry estimates see the country’s fire and safety market to be in the range of 4 to 5 billion USD by 2020. Our product range i.e. firefighting products and accessories are only a part of this overall figure; however, it is still a significant market. There is a tremendous shortfall in the Fire services (Fire stations) in the country and with a positive approach by the government;

we expect that this problem will also be resolved to some extent. Firefighting product manufacturers will have to make an important contribution to this. What is the strategy adopted by aaag india for competing with global competition? Unlike developed countries where manufacturers are able to fetch high prices for their products from clients to recover their R&D cost, that is not the case with developing economies like ours, where customers are very cost sensitive and markets are highly competitive. Therefore, our main development activity consists of evaluating new technologies and products, assessing their utility and

Last year, we were honoured to receive the ‘Ontime performance’ award by BPCL at their premier vendors meet in 2016. We were also recently awarded by IIMM for our positive approach and improvement in supply chain management in 2017.

acceptability for the local market, and ensuring that the same is affordable to local clients. At the same time, there is a good scope to export as the economy is still bleak in most developed countries and hence they are looking for importing from developing countries. With our quality set-up, and cost advantage, I believe that we should be able to compete favourably with global competition. What is your vision for india’s fire safety industry? Human life is a gift from god, and every possible effort must be made to preserve this life. This includes safety of life from the threat of fire. There is a general tendency in the country to compromise on quality of firefighting equipment, and as an industry, we should strive to maintain optimum quality standards. Government and authorities have a major task on hand to develop codes and standards that ensure quality and performance of equipment. Government and industry associations have a big responsibility to educate clients and society on fire safety issues and reduce our fire safety problem. What is aaag india’s biggest usp for clients and partners? Our approach to quality has remained consistent in the 8 decades of our existence. For our founder, Shri Bhogilal, quality and reliability of his products were paramount, and after 8 decades, these values remain unchanged. Our clients come to us with the expectation of quality and reasonably priced products, and we have strived to fulfil this for over 8 decades. Our inherent quality consciousness nothwihstanding, we are an ISO:9001-2008 certified company and many of our products are UL Listed, FM approved and BIS marked. While we have grown, we have always remained open and accessible to vendors/ companies who share our values and are willing to work together. We are also looking at suitable partnerships with overseas companies

for useful and reliable products, which could contribute to our fire safety cause. What are the latest awards won by aaag india in the recent past? Last year, we were honoured to receive the ‘On-time performance’ award by M/s. BPCL at their premier vendors meet in 2016. We were also recently awarded by M/s. IIMM for our positive approach and improvement in supply chain management in 2017. How programmes like make in india and smart city mission are helping the cause of fire protection industry? The “Make in India’ is a wonderful concept conceived by our honourable PM. As a developing country, we have the advantage of a strong workforce, which is cheaper than in developed countries. From the beginning, we have a strong manufacturing setup. With some training, and more focus on quality, we can definitely make this concept work. The firefighting equipment industry can also be an important contributor to this program. The Smart City mission gives a fillip to using technology to make our lives better. This is also true for fire protection products and systems, which will need to be upgraded and technology friendly to meet this objective. These are positive developments for the fire protection industry.

What is aaag india’s future plan? When our founder, late Shri Bhogilal Jethalal Shah, started this firm, his vision was to create a firm which would grow to a world class manufacturing organization, and at the same time, to serve the society through his business. That’s the vision we want to fulfil through – be a world class firefighting equipment manufacturing organization, and keep working for the welfare of mankind. We shall continue to add new products to our portfolio, and look at ways of further improving our existing ones. As we look into the future, we are keen to embrace technological developments

for the betterment our products, at the same time, we continue to value the human contribution of our staff and strike the right balance between the two. Providing quality, reliable products and being competitive has always been our strength and will continue to do so in the future.

Our approach to quality has remained consistent in the 8 decades of our existence. For our founder, Shri Bhogilal, quality and reliability of his products were paramount, and after 8 decades, these values remain unchanged. Our clients come to us with the expectation of quality and reasonably priced products, and we have strived to fulfil this for over 8 decades. Our inherent quality consciousness nothwihstanding, we are an ISO:9001-2008 certified company and many of our products are UL Listed, FM approved and BIS marked.

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NFPA-COMPLIANT FIREFIGHTING CAMERAS Thermal imaging cameras (TIC) have found their way in the toolkits and trucks of firefighting teams around the world. But with the several different types and brands of TICs on the market, it can be hard to decide which camera to purchase. To simplify that choice and to guarantee that TICs have minimum quality standards which allow firefighters to do their job, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has defined specific criteria for the design, performance and production of thermal imaging cameras. With the FLIR K65, FLIR Systems offers firefighters a dedicated TIC that has been designed, developed and tested according to the NFPA 1801-2013 standard. submitted by flir

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WHO IS NFPA? The mission of the international organization NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety. It develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. With the NFPA 1801-2013 standard, the organization has outlined requirements

for new thermal imagers used by fire service personnel during emergency incident operations. NFPA 1801-2013 was established to provide minimum design, manufacturing, testing, performance, and certification requirements for fire service thermal imaging cameras. CURRENT STANDARDS FOR THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS The NFPA 1801-2013 standard focuses on three main areas, viz. interoperability/ usability, image quality, and durability. - INTEROPERABILITY/USABILITY TICs from different types or brands should have similar functionality, so that

The NFPA 1801-2013 certification has been assisted by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI), a private, nonprofit organization which assists manufacturers of safety equipment in meeting their goal of protecting the workers and consumers with safety equipment in keeping up with recognized standards and the current state of the art.

The NFPA 1801-2013 has durability requirements to help ensure that TICs are fit for fire ground duty. From left to right: durability test (tumble test), impact acceleration resistance test (drop test) and heat & flame test.

firefighters can use them with minimal training. The idea behind this is that uniformity in the user interface and ease of camera operation should facilitate training and, ultimately, acceptance of thermal imagers by end users. Among other things, this means that TICs should have a green power button and a basic image mode that merely displays a grayscale image with a temperature bar, digital temperature readout and heatindicating color with a color reference scale. Another requirement is that a TIC should be easy to operate with a gloved hand. - IMAGE QUALITY For firefighters, it is critical that a thermal imager provides a quality image, so they can quickly visualize a plan of attack, locate hot spots, or even to save lives. NFPA 1801-2013 imaging performance tests pay attention to field of view, contrast, spatial resolution and sensitivity. Another important criterion is image recognition, which means that firefighters should easily recognize things on the thermal image

and that the quality of the image is high enough for use on the fire ground. - DURABILITY Needless to say, that firefighters need to operate in rough environments. That is why the NFPA 1801-2013 has durability requirements to help ensure that TICs are fit for fire ground duty. TIC durability tests conducted include those for ingress protection, heat/flame resistance, impact acceleration and vibration resistance, and corrosion. Firefighters might also operate in potentially explosive environments. That is why NFPA-compliant TICs must meet ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 Class 1 Division 2 requirements, meaning that TICs are suitable for use within conditions where potentially explosive quantities of dust or vapor may be present. FLIR K65: NFPA-APPROVED FIREFIGHTING CAMERA The K65 is FLIR’s new NFPA-approved TIC which allows firefighters to see more clearly in the darkest, smokiest environments,

A thermal imaging camera should be easy to operate with a gloved hand.

maneuver more strategically, stay better oriented, and find victims faster. - EASY-TO-USE, EVEN WITH GLOVES ON The K65 has an intuitive and simple user interface and can be controlled by 3 large buttons on top of the unit - ideal for a gloved firefighter’s hand. - CLEAR AND CRISP THERMAL IMAGES The K65’s maintenance free uncooled microbolometer sensor produces crisp images at 320 x 240 pixels. Thermal images are displayed on a large bright 4” LCD. The K65 also has FLIR’s proprietary FSX™ Flexible Scene Enhancement technology which enhances thermal images through realtime digital processing inside the camera. The result is an ultrasharp image that shows extraordinary structural, edge, and other instantlyrecognizable detail. This helps make it much easier for firefighters and rescue teams to find their way through the smokiest, darkest environments, and to instantly identify targets in scenes with extreme temperature dynamics. - RUGGED & RELIABLE The K65 is designed to meet tough operating conditions. It withstands a drop from 2 meters onto a concrete floor, is water resistant (IP67) and fully operating up to +260°C/+500°F for 5 minutes. Firefighters sometimes operate in potentially explosive environments, such as oil platforms, petrochemical or power generation industries. That is why the NFPA-compliant K65 also meets the HazLoc standard, meaning that it is suitable for use in hazardous, potentially explosive conditions. As possible ignition sources, the K65’s USB port and battery compartment are well protected, in such a way that they cannot be opened during normal operational conditions or operational maintenance. They are sealed to restrict entry of an external atmosphere.

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Safety from Fire Hazard with Ozone Fire Emergency Exit Metal Doors Ozone has unique product offerings in the Fire Emergency Exit Metal Doors segment. By OZONE

CNC Laser, shearing & bending machines and automatic paint shop. These fire exit doors can be single or double leaf doors as per requirement and are manufactured as per door size available on site & safety norms laid out by national building safety authority & local fire-fighting and municipal authorities. All Fire Doors from Ozone are factory finished with epoxy primer and polyurethane-finish paint. Its team of engineers supports the projects by site inspection and recommending right solution to ensure precise installation and functioning of Fire Rated Metal Door as per client’s satisfaction at the same time complying with Fire Safety norms. FIRE DOORS Meant for protecting life in the event of a fire related emergency, Ozone’s Fireproof Doors have fire resistant levels from 30 minutes up to 2 hours.Providing enough time for a safe escape. These door sets have options of glazing, fire resistant, selfclosing louvers, single and double door sets for emergency exit. Certified with CBRI (Roorkee).

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very building structure in modern days mandatorily should have fire safety provisions in-built in the structure itself to ensure safety and security of lives and property. Fire Door is one such important element of these commercial or residential establishments. These Doors come with Fire-resistant rating and used as passive fire protection system to reduce the spread of fire and smoke between separate compartments of a structure and also enables safe egress from building.

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Ozone, a leading player in Architectural Hardware Industry in India, offers Fire Rated Emergency Exit Metal Doors in customized formats to suit all types of buildings & structures be it commercial, residential or public utility facility. Its fire door collection comprises Emergency Exit Doors & Fire Doors. Robustly constructed, these

doors consist 02 major parts, Door Leaf & Door Frame; Door Leafs are made from 0.8mm/1.0mm/1.2mm/1.6mm thick GPSP steel sheets with Zinc coating of 120gsm and having lock formed profile with internal stiffeners; Door Frame is made from 1.2mm/1.5mm/2.0mm thick GPSP steel with mitered & welded corners for superior finish. Door leaf is in-filled with high quality glass wool for enhanced fire resistance. Ozone Fire Emergency Exit Doors are tested & certified for 02 hrs (120mins) fire rating by CBRI, Roorkee & are in compliant with IS 3614 Part 2 and BS 476 Part 20 & 22. Its range of metal doors also includes Clean Room Doors, Commercial Kitchen Doors, Office Doors and Modular Partition Systems for Clean rooms suiting to varied requirements. Ozone Metal Doors are custom designed & made in its state-ofthe-art manufacturing facility using the world’s best brand machines such as

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The risk quotient is very high in the Indian educational campuses due to threats emanating out of terrorism, anti-social elements and political unrest. Despite volatile atmosphere in campuses and some sporadic incidents in JNU- New Delhi, Jadavpur University -Kolkata and FTIIPune, the Education sector in India is poised at a crucial stage in its growth. Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demographic advantage of having a large population of youth, coupled with low gross enrolment ratios, presents a huge opportunity to education sector specific security solution providers. At the same time, the growth of the Indian economy and upward movement of income levels is boosting spend on Education, which already accounts for the second-highest share of wallet for middle-class households. This is further increasing demand for quality education with safe and secure educational institutes. a&s India explores this evolving story by sharing the ideas, innovations and developments shared by key stakeholders in the education security space.

ccording to Ashish P. Dhakan, CEO & MD, PramaHikvision, “India holds a very important place in the global education industry. The country has more than 1.5 million schools with over 264 million pupils enrolled and more than 36,000 higher education institutes and 700 universities with more than 20 million students.” He further added, “There are more than 22,000 vocational training centers with 4.5 million students. India has one of the largest higher education systems in the world. Therefore, there are plenty of new opportunities exist in India both for the academic community and its stakeholders. Additional requirements are

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CEO & MD, Prama Hikvision

education systems in the world, India holds immense potential for the security industry since this industry is largely untapped and relies heavily on physical security. The incidences of theft of assets are quite rampant and there is hardly any fool-proof measures are exercised. The schools have very critical and expensive value assets, like library, sports equipment, answer sheets, students’ data in physical and electric form, stationery, etc., which need to be protected from vandalism and unscrupulous elements who can manipulate the access to these resources.” According to Mehernosh Pithawalla, Global

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in the offing for 40,000 schools and 35,000 colleges and 700 universities. Hence, there is vast of potential for security solutions in the education system.” “New educational institutions have invested large sums of capital in acquiring land and developing infrastructure all of which need security cover in terms of CCTV cameras, access control systems, Time & Attendance Solutions, Parking Solutions, Video Surveillance, School Bus Tracking Solutions, DVRs,NVRs,VMS, Security Centers, Vehicle Access Control Cyber Security, Fire Alarms etc. Mobile based security applications among the students will see an impressive rise in the next few years. So, there are oodles of new opportunities in many segments for security solutions in the Indian education sector,” observed Ashish P. Dhakan. According to Aditya Khemka, CEO & Director, Aditya Infotech, “India is an important hub in the global education industry. It has more than 1.4 million schools and more than 35,000 higher education institutes. “ He further added, “As one of the largest

Mehernosh Pithawalla, Global Head – Marketing, Sales & Innovation, Godrej Security Solutions

CBSE has announced a prerequisite for installation of CCTV cameras in all schools, expanding the scope of the market. Delhi government has initiated the setting up of CCTV cameras in all government schools not only for security purposes but for teacher quality assessment as well. Biometric attendance through security systems for teachers is a yet another important application of security solutions in the Education sector.” According of Access Solutions, education

to Jatin Desai Product Manager Control and Time-Attendance Matrix, “In the recent past, industry has shown immense

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Head, Marketing Sales and Innovation, Godrej Security Solutions, Today, security is a way of life for most establishments. Unfortunately, till recently not much was being done about securing campuses by the management of schools and colleges.” He further added, “Slowly and gradually educational institutions are warming up to the idea of installing security solutions in their premises. However, when we talk about campus security, the aspects that are being addressed are unauthorised entries and fake attendances. These are being catered to by having the gates manned by security personnel and installing access card or biometric systems. Often, even basic systems like surveillance cameras or metal detectors are not deployed at schools and other educational institutions. Hence, there is a lot of scope for schools and colleges to put basic security systems in place.” According to Sanjeev Sehgal,MD, Sparsh, “India’s education security solutions market has grown manifold in the past few years. With the requirement for Smart cities, there is a growing need for Smart schools as well.

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Jatin Desai,

Product Manager of Access Control and Time-Attendance Solutions, Matrix

growth in terms of number of educational institutes, manpower and technology solutions. Therefore, security of educational institutes has become a major concern for school and college officials. In this era of technological advancement, education sector demands access control for classrooms, research labs, computer

Ensuring campuswide security is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you must provide students and faculty with a safe learning environment, while maintaining an open campus and community atmosphere. Aditya Khemka CEO & Director, Aditya Infotech

Pramoud Rao, Founder and MD, Zicom Electronic Security Systems

WeiJin Lee,

Regional Director, Secure Issuance, APAC HID Global

labs and library to prevent unauthorized access. Moreover, it requires SMS/ Email notification to parents, monthly attendance of students and staff, bus route, canteen management, fire safety and digital video recording. These are the opportunity for manufacturers in India’s growing education security solution market.”

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According to PramoudRao, Founder and MD, Zicom Electronic Security Systems,” The education security vertical is full of opportunities as it requires comprehensive solutions.” These solutions include: GPS plus RFID Solution Vehicle tracking with RFID, & IP based intrusion detection system. • School Bus fitted with GPS device and RFID Reader near Bus Door • Each Student is provided a unique RFID Card and flashes the RFID Card – Entering the Bus (PickUp) – Leaving the Bus after reaching School – Entering the Bus after School (Drop) – Leaving the Bus at Drop Point • Android/iOS Notifications to Parents – School Bus Starts Pick Up – Child Enters the Bus (PickUp) – Child Gets Down at School (PickUp End) – School Bus Ends Pick Up – Child Enters the Bus (Drop) – School Bus Starts Drop – Child Get Down at Drop Point (Drop End) • Email / SMS / Notification Alerts to Transport Manager – School Bus exceeds Speed Limit – School Bus GPS Device Power/GPS Cutoff – Geo fencing • CCTV +monitoring health of CCTV

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Regional Sales Manager, South Asia, Identiv

Punit Rastogi,

Managing Director, Solutions India Systems

Schools are generally spread over large area and there are isolated spots (less frequently visited like auditorium etc). Most of the schools install CCTV but never monitor the health of CCTV i.e. they are not aware whether at particular point of time on real-time basis viz; whether the CCTV in playground is working or not ?. The monitoring system constantly updates the school zone wise which camera is working or not and also provides dashboard reports. The CCTV system can also be integrated to provide alerts in case there is entry in some un-marked zones alike auditorium, basement where there is no regular activity planned. Generally incidence happens in such spots. The RFID counts also provides a real-time inputs at the end of the day According to WeiJin Lee, Regional Director, Secure Issuance, APAC HID Global, “A study by IBEF, India holds an important place in the global education industry. The country has more than 1.4 million schools with over

To prevent untoward incidents in campuses, the Management should enforce strict guidelines and make them known to all students, parents, other stakeholders and visitors. Ashish P. Dhakan, CEO & MD, Prama Hikvision

Abhishek Kumar,

Regional Director - India, Oncam

227 million students enrolled and more than 36,000 higher education institutes. India has one of the largest higher education systems in the world. These educational organisations require secure and flexible solutions for safeguarding people, assets and data. Schools, colleges and universities hold and transmit highly confidential and sensitive information which makes it imperative to safeguard them from any sort of threat.” According to Sourav Banerjee, Regional Sales Manager, South Asia, “India holds an important place in the global education industry. The country has more than 1.4 million schools with over 227 million students enrolled and more than 36,000 higher education institutes. India has one of the largest higher education systems in the world. However, there is still a lot of potential for further development in the education system. The education sector in India is poised to witness major growth in the years to come as India will have world’s largest tertiary-age population and second largest graduate talent pipeline globally by the end of 2020. In FY 2015-16, the education market was worth about US$ 100 billion and is expected to reach US$ 116.4 billion in FY 2016-17.” According to Punit Rastogi, Managing Director, Solutions India Systems, “Security has become an intrinsic part of our everyday lives, and we can expect it to become even more present and ever-more discrete both inside and outside our residential and commercial buildings. The main purpose of security solutions in education sector is to protect faculty & student information along with the intellectual property; keeping it safe, secure, and private. In recent years, educational institutions have increasingly

Brandon Reich,

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Steve Birkmeier,

Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Arteco

asked how to best protect their physical and remote campuses and are looking closely at their security systems and investing in technology to help keep students, professors and administrator’s safe. One common strategy is turning to technology and electronic security systems (ESS) to improve the safety of the campuses.” He further added, “Regardless of the size of the campus, its location or the level of security risks that need to be addressed, there are essential components of an electronic security system. These include intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance. These three systems, in the hands of competent and capable security staff, apply technology effectively to reduce crime and protect people and property on campus.” “The industry has moved toward digital and networked systems, megapixel cameras and is currently addressing issues related to digital video evidence and common communication protocols between different manufacturers’ products. Wideranging application of CCTV extends from simple scene monitoring to facialrecognition technology, remote video monitoring, video smoke detection, mobile systems and automatic number-plate recognition. There is a growing trend for video analytic software, which can be programmed to intelligently analyze and respond to a changing scene,” said Punit Rastogi. He further added, “The use of 360-degree panoramic cameras as well as thermal infrared cameras, based on heat-sensitive sensors that can operate in complete darkness, are both expected to grow very strongly over the next few years. In the area

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of video recording, there is a growing trend away from basic digital video recorders (DVRs) toward network video recorders (NVRs) and hybrid DVRs that can accept signals from both traditional analog cameras and the latest digital cameras.” According to Abhishek Kumar, Regional Director - South Asia, Oncam, “Similar to the United States, India’s focus within the education market is on school safety, security and emergency preparedness. However, there is significant fear in India of child abduction and rising concerns of terrorism and active shooter situations, making security solutions essential in both K-12 and higher education. Within each school, access control and lockdown functionality is critical, as well as video surveillance for common areas and perimeter security to help address potential threats.” According to Brandon Reich, Surveillance Practice Leader, Pivot3, ”There is a huge demand for video surveillance in particular, including new advancements in technology, such as 360-degree cameras and video analytics. Schools are adopting updated video use cases (i.e. using video to detect unauthorized visitors or classroom operations); and these trends, along with growing security concerns, are propelling longer retention requirements for stored video. At the same time, prices for surveillance technologies have decreased.” He further added, “All of these trends point to the explosion of data generated by surveillance cameras and other security software on a daily basis. Not only are schools collecting massive amounts of information, but the data obtained is more important than ever before. Modern

Security of students, staff or existing infrastructure like Research Lab or Computer Lab is of paramount importance in the educational sector. Simultaneously, maintaining attendance records of students and staff is a must to retain discipline within the institute. Jatin Desai, Product Manager of Access Control and Time-Attendance Solutions, Matrix

organizations can no longer tolerate video loss, system downtime or the inability to access live or recorded video. Data loss can lead to major liabilities, and therefore more significance is placed on server and storage infrastructure.” “Because of the increase in data generation and the growing importance of video and integrated security solutions, technology has shifted from closed, proprietary systems to more a mission-critical application that is often hosted inside of a data center and managed by an IT department," said Brandon Reich. This evolution is important to note because IT departments will often turn to traditional technologies for video and data storage infrastructure. But traditional infrastructure, such as standard servers or SAN storage, is not well suited for video surveillance environments and can lead to underperformance,” said Brandon Reich. According to Steve Birkmeier, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Arteco , “Video event management solutions are designed to help stakeholders evaluate physical security risks in new ways by prioritizing resources around events of interest and leveraging open-platform integrations to gain further insight into the application’s security

posture, becoming more proactive over time." He further added, “With advanced, intelligent video solutions, security teams can make sense of a vast amount of video data, making 24/7 monitoring less cumbersome. The system allows users to ignore unimportant data by focusing on the most important information to increase informed response, increase situational awareness and improve overall security management.”

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According to Ganesh Karri, Chief Solutions Architect and Regional Business Manager for South Asia, Futurex, “India’s education system is digitizing many services, such as admission processes, course delivery methods, examinations, post-course credential and certificate distribution, research data and many others. Modern data security and authentication solutions are crucial to prevent forgery, ensure authenticity and integrity of data, and protect the personal information of students and faculty.”

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EMERGING THREATS “Terrorists, Militants, Maoists, Naxalites, anti -national elements, students’ agitation, data thefts, cyber hacking, drugs abuse in campus, arson, shooting, political interference, quota systems, inadequate infrastructure facilities, want of quality faculty are some of the emerging threats for the education sector

in India,” opined Ashish P. Dhakan. “Campus violence has scarred the academic landscape across the India. As the specter of urban terror looms large over the world, the list of possible terror targets has lengthened to include university and school institutions,” said Aditya Khemka. He further added, “In India, educational institutions have been facing security challenging such as incidents of bullying, theft, physical harassment, ragging, shootouts, antisocial behavior, acid attacks, kidnapping, molestations, vandalism and many more.” “The education system faces threats of heinous crimes like kidnapping, abduction, etc. as children and students are soft targets. The 2014 attack on an army school in Peshawar, Pakistan is a testimony to the huge damage that can be caused by attacking an educational establishment. Needless to add, we all want our children and youth to be safe. Hence, there is a massive need for improving the security solutions deployed in India’s learning centres,” observed Mehernosh Pithawalla. “With the tremors of the Peshawar attack still resounding in the world, school security has become a major concern in the whole world. Terrorism and hence personal insecurities are on a rise, making school security an important segment of world security,” said Sanjeev Sehgal. He

further added, “Social tribulations like child abuse and bullying can be a major concern for parents and teachers alike. Personal security of each student requires immediate attention from the school authorities, with a rise in kidnapping and molestation cases of teenagers all over the country.”

Schools have the prime responsibility to educate their students, teachers and staff about the threats and preventive measures required in case of a security breach with the help of drills and workshops. This will help sensitize students towards each other and also make them aware of a need for security and alertness at all times. Sanjeev Sehgal, MD, Sparsh

“School, colleges and universities are places where future of the country or society is dependent. The opportunity to exchange ideas and learning should never be compromised by issues of safety or security. Security is becoming a major concern for students, parents or teachers due to escalating incidents like assaulting of teachers and ransacking the exam hall, sexual assault of female students, school fire tragedy and cases of ragging in educational premises. This has increased the demand of high-tech security products in the educational sector. Many establishments have taken a step ahead by installing sophisticated security systems that can safeguard its people and premises to maintain dynamic learning campus,” suggested Jatin Desai. “India has the world’s second largest population, an expanding middle class and undoubtedly a huge market which attracts international investors. Some of the world’s largest corporations have offices in India. In the Information Age, the market revolves around data and companies which produce technologies capable of mining such data are on the rise. Simultaneously, companies selling surveillance technologies appear to be on the peak too, especially since the global War on Terror requires law enforcement agencies around the world to be equipped with the latest surveillance gear,” observed PramoudRao. He further added, “Terrorism is undoubtedly a major issue in India, especially in light of the numerous terrorist attacks over the last twenty-five years. With a population of over a billion people and high levels of mass poverty, multiple religions, languages, and ethnicities-crime also appears to be a major security threat in India. As such, Indian law enforcement agencies are in need of tools to aid them in tackling crime and terrorism in the country. Such tools can include various types of surveillance technologies, which are being used by law enforcement agencies around the world.”

According to WeiJin Lee, “The Indian education sector is vulnerable to the following threats. They include Fake IDs, Fraudulent card use, Breach of private networks and sensitive information and Loss of critical data.

(BYOD) environments, and there is a excess of unrestricted devices. This results in the campus IT staff having limited ability to control what machines are connected to the campus network and manage their security controls.”

According to Sourav Banerjee, “Despite budget freezes and cutbacks many schools and colleges still face complex security and access challenges. Security means the protection of pupils, students and staff is paramount, and yet access across their site can cause head-teachers and site managers a real headache. Often buildings were constructed before security became such an essential element of school management. At the same time, keeping intruders out has to be balanced with safety – especially in the event of a fire. In no way should access gates, security doors and locks hamper evacuation in any way. Terrorism is also a big threat looming on our society and education institutes are the soft targets. As we have seen some of the henious acts in recent past so we need to cautious and well prepared to our kids from such threat.

He further added, “The effect is a dramatic increase in the attack surface for the entire institution. Also, various faculties usually have computing devices used for projects or to store scientific data. In many cases, these devices may be procured by each faculty independently without following formal security architecture guidelines. Unstructured data, generated and processed by these computing machines, is very hard to locate, classify and safeguard.” “As previously mentioned, threats of active shooter situations, child abductions, terrorist attacks and violence are emerging within India’s education sector, making the implementation of comprehensive security solutions imperative,” observed Abhishek Kumar.

According to Punit Rastogi,” Protecting the security of information and IT assets has always been challenging, mainly due to the unique environment and industry in which these institutions operate. India like any other developed nation is adopting remote learning and BYOD learning. Campuses are the ultimate ‘Bring-Your Own-Device’

According to Brandon Reich, “Educational institutions face an increasing and constantly evolving risk environment. Recent high-profile incidents emphasize these risks and magnify the vulnerabilities that educational facilities face. This has led to more public demand for improved security solutions across campuses. K-12 schools, early-learning institutions, and higher education facilities alike strive to meet the safety expectations of all stakeholders.” He

“IP Video Surveillance and CCTV are quickly becoming the norm in public spaces. Emerging video surveillance tools allow for greater networking of cameras, greater fields of vision, cheaper access and come with a host of tools such as facial recognition and tracking as well as vehicle tracking,” said Pramoud Rao.

further explained, “The primary mission of these organizations is to deliver quality education to students and they face the challenge of balancing between a highly secure facility and one that supports open interaction. Advancements in technology, particularly in video surveillance, can help solve security problems and as a result, schools around the world are adopting video surveillance at the fastest rate in history.”

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“In our experience, administrators are starting to take cues from the law enforcement community, exploring new applications for body-worn cameras, opportunities for public-private partnerships and sharing video with first responders – fire department, local police and public safety departments. Video surveillance, along with the implementation of these newer initiatives helps improve overall situational awareness and aids stakeholders in responding to incidents more effectively. Sometimes with these practices in place, response can

be facilitated as an incident is occurring, and these same entities may even use this technology to prevent incidents from happening altogether,” suggested Brandon Reich. According to Steve Birkmeier, “Safeguarding campuses is a complex, multi-faceted process. The stringent requirements and security challenges of higher education and K-12 facilities propel users to seek out advanced insights to facilitate quick response and more informed decisionmaking.” He further added, “Video surveillance solutions that help user proactively identify events and potential anomalies are designed to help campuses gain the most relevant video and security information at any given time. The focus is on identifying critical events and areas of interest, rather than sifting through hours of non-critical video footage. Campus stakeholders can leverage intelligent data rather than non-critical video) to help ensure the protection of

students, staff, data and infrastructure.” “While identity theft due to compromised personal information and document falsification are still prevalent, we are seeing ransomware emerge as one of the most significant threats. The risk of educational institutions or students losing access to their data due to ransomware attacks is growing, and thorough preparation is required to guard against these attacks,” said Ganesh Karri. KEY CHALLENGES According to Ashish P. Dhakan, “The key challenges while installing security systems include following points.” • Security devices must not look intrusive or too obstructive • The installed devices should see without being seen as far as possible • The Systems should be accessible to authorized persons only • Their operations must be simple • In case of emergency more than one team should be able to operate the systems to

avert the calamity • To make the devices installed for being able to function in all weather conditions • Providing sufficient space for maneuverability to avoid stampede. According to Aditya Khemka, “Education Institutes in India face a unique combination of security challenges that go beyond providing strictly educational services. The key challenges include budget allocation and utilization of funds for security infrastructure upgrade, availability of skilled persons, and smooth operations. Personal privacy is also a major concern before the authorities before implementing video surveillance solutions.” “The Indian education system has still not completely woken up to the fact that security systems in educational institutions have to be ramped up. This is because security doesn’t always get the first priority while building the infrastructure of these educational institutions. Security ranks low on the wish list. In the absence of government regulations regarding provision of any security, educational establishments often neglect to take the necessary steps to improve security. Lack of funds is another constraint cited by the educational establishments,” informed Mehernosh Pithawalla. “Privacy is a major issue when it comes to installing security systems, especially CCTV cameras in the school campus. It may threaten the confidentiality of teachers and students,” suggested Sanjeev Sehgal. “Schools and colleges tend to have misbehaving students and to maintain discipline with respect to time management within that environment becomes a challenge. This generates a demand for a security system which is rugged and can handle tampering. Furthermore, educational institutes require a Security solution, which can directly get integrated with ‘Student Management Software’ to monitor their activities and performance. These prove to be challenges faced by security solution providers,” informed Jatin Desai. “Providing security for colleges and universities involves more than the best choice of products and features. Security systems such as access control, intrusion

detection, and digital video surveillance can be integrated into a building automation system to protect students, staff, property, and information. Campus also might have other facilities that warrant special vigilance laboratories with valuable data, libraries with rare volumes, museums with valuable and historically significant artifacts, and walls and corridors dotted with athletic trophies, paintings or sculptures. Furthermore, college and university campuses are home to thousands of students 24 hours a day,” observed Pramoud Rao. He further added, “As residential and work communities alike, campuses are dynamic environments with constant activity. As a result, an effective campus security program must address the protection of students, faculty, staff, and the safeguarding of campus property and facilities from damage or loss. In such an environment, security remains a critical concern for administrators. Colleges and universities are spending money on a variety of technology and equipment to increase campus safety and protect property. This includes burglar alarms, fire protection systems, digital video recorder (DVR) surveillance and video cameras, security lighting, access control, sensors and detectors, and badging /ID card systems.” “Security not only means controlling physical access to buildings and events, but also logical access to networks and sensitive information – and thwarting fraudulent card use,” said WeiJin Lee. He further added, “For the student ID issuance, with HID FARGO Card Printers/Encoders, you can issue a highly secure identity to the students. Custom holograms and visual security elements help deter counterfeiters. What’s more, card’s that are printed using HDP® (High Definition Printing®) technology are inherently tamper-evident; any attempt to peel apart the card layers destroys the printed image.” “In addressing the security issues, many educational institutions have noted that managing their electronic security systems (ESS) technology over large campuses can be overwhelming. Also, keeping all notes and floor plans organized with proper oversight of the maintenance and installation of these systems, seems nearly impossible for vast residential campuses. Gaining an understanding and accurate

It is important that there is a legal framework on the subject of security solutions for schools. Deployment of some degree of security solutions should be made mandatory in schools and colleges. Parents, teachers, and staff need to be sensitised about the need for security solutions. Mehernosh Pithawalla, Global Head – Marketing, Sales & Innovation, Godrej Security Solutions plan of the security assets throughout the campus is a challenge – and a priority. Without a unified system for tracking devices such as video surveillance cameras, access control systems, intrusion detection and even fire alarms, managing a campus security system can be difficult,” informed Punit Rastogi. “Traditionally universities have operated as open learning environments: students, faculty and staff can enter and exit relatively easily while visitors and prospective students can visit the grounds without excessive security screening. However, this presents a challenge for security directors to provide an open and welcoming environment while balancing the school’s safety goals. Other challenges these leaders face is the constant flux of the population, such as various after-hours events or extracurricular activities on the school grounds that draw additional outside visitors. The very nature of an open perimeter makes it difficult for leaders to protect the school’s population from outside threats,” said Abhishek Kumar. “Performance is the single most important aspect of delivering high-quality video and schools need to ensure that all aspects of a video system can meet performance

expectations at all times. The ability to store large amounts of video without dropping frames, which leads to image quality degradation, is of paramount importance. Resiliency is also critical as it eliminates what schools can no longer tolerate — system downtime and data loss. Live and recorded video is available and accessible even when hardware fails. School systems also require scalability, allowing facilities to start small and grow systems as needs and budgets change,” said Brandon Reich. He further added, “Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is a new entry into the video surveillance storage market. It eliminates complexity and cost, and brings enterprise-class technology and benefits at a more affordable price point than traditional server-based systems. HCI solutions can be optimized to meet the unique needs of video surveillance, offering far more functionality to schools than traditional IT infrastructure.

growing exponentially with each passing year, integrators need to specify products and solutions that will provide schools with more advanced functionality and a return on investment beyond security. Campus safety personnel need more ways to gain intelligence from their video data. Moving forward, video management systems are going to be judged based on how quickly and easily they can aggregate video for users within this new Big Data landscape.

As more educational facilities look to adopt advanced technologies, such as panoramic cameras, more traditional IT storage solutions will be challenged by the write-intensive nature of surveillance. New technologies can help schools be more efficient and secure, but they must be delivered in a cost-effective manner.” “With the installed base of IP cameras

“The primary challenges for maintaining data security in the education sector is maintaining proper identity and access management procedures. This can be difficult with many students attempting to remotely access course materials and records from a wide range of personal devices with varying levels of security. It’s not enough to just have robust technology:

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The one constant that every user wants is for their surveillance system to be intuitive. Another trend that will have an enormous impact on video management systems is the proliferation of advanced video analytics, not just for security applications but also for operational efficiency. Often seen in the retail and hospitality space, schools will begin to find new use cases for video surveillance in the very near future,” concluded to Steve Birkmeier.

it’s vital to also have processes and training in place to ensure it’s being used properly,” said Ganesh Karri. POLICY FRAMEWORK “Strategies, guidelines and policy framework lay a clear road map for the security system to operate and evolve from. They make compliance easy. They make monitoring and maintenance mandatory. Without them no one can be held accountable or responsible should any lapse occur? Hence, strategies, guidelines and policy framework act as a watch dog in enhancing security cover in the education sector,” opined Ashish P. Dhakan. According to Aditya Khemka, “Strategies, guidelines and policies are integral to securing an education campus. Care should be taken to ensure that security doesn’t tamper with the learning environment. And the right balance can be struck when there are a clear set of policies and guidelines that govern the security in the campus.” “Currently, there are no guidelines or policy framework in place to govern how security systems should be deployed in educational establishments. In the absence of any legal framework, there is a lack of clarity in the deployment of security systems. Policy and regulatory support are necessary to

set the ball rolling. Legislation that makes it mandatory for schools to install basic levels of security systems in their campuses is needed. The legislation should make security systems a pre-requisite for government approvals. Also, there should be provision for a mandatory periodic audit to make sure that the security provided by the educational establishment is on par with the technology available,” said Mehernosh Pithawalla. “Installation of CCTV should be made mandatory in the education sector with guidelines issued by the government. Secluded areas, where the teacher can interact with children in solitude, need to be secured by CCTV coverage to ensure a safe teaching environment. A uniform policy framework will help ease the process of securing school parameters,” informed Sanjeev Sehgal. “To enhance security in the educational institutes, tactful implementation of security and time-attendance policies is required. To prevent unauthorized access in areas like chemical labs, computer labs or libraries, organizations should frame policies based on access control features. We can even monitor presence of students from transportation vehicles through biometric device. This will help school officials in sending SMS or Email notifications to parents when students reach or leave school premises,” suggested Jatin Desai. He further added, “We can integrate biometric access control devices with video surveillance. Whenever a user will show credentials on a biometric device

and try to gain access, video camera will take a snapshot of that person. These records will help you investigate later, in case of any mishap.” “In today’s threat landscape, the education sector can no longer ignore the factor of security. Educational institutions should do all that is required to keep their data safe and ensure zero occurrence of data breach. They must implement appropriate security protocols and look to educate students, parents and staff alike and uphold their trust by demonstrating their focus on maintaining a robust security. The governing bodies should have a policy framework in place and allocate sufficient financial support to bring about security measures,” observed WeiJin Lee. “Keeping security staff trained on separate, stand-alone systems can be challenging, but this must be addressed as a part of broader campus security objectives,” observed Punit Rastogi. He further added, “The key systems of security are intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance. If each of these systems is purchased separately, administration and training can burden a university’s resources. Intrusion alarms occur on one system, access badges are administered in a stand-alone database, and intelligent digital video technology runs on dedicated computer equipment. Each system requires service, maintenance, administration, and training. By integrating these separate security systems under a flexible building automation system (BAS), institution’s management can lower upfront investment for a considerably more

powerful security solution with installation and training occurring on a single system. This way the operational costs like administration and maintenance are also reduced.” “While security solutions can be implemented to help alert authorities to potential dangers and threats, there must be a higher level of education for teachers, staff and administrators to keep students safe. For example, an access control system that will automatically lock the doors during school hours can be an effective method for protection; however, a propped door can negate the benefits of the added protection. Similarly, if video surveillance is in place but a camera loses connectivity as a result of vandalism or malfunction, the value is lost. As a result, actions must be taken to protect and monitor the functionality of security systems in place,” said Abhishek Kumar. “As India’s education sector enhances its IT infrastructure, a security-centric approach should be made a priority from government education officials and school leaders. This should include both long-term planning and budgeting for security infrastructure, as well as programs for faculty and student training for best security practices,” said Ganesh Karri. SECURITY AWARENESS “By regular interaction and communication of comprehensive Dos and Don’ts and effective monitoring of their strict adherence the education sector can sensitize for better security,” suggested Ashish P. Dhakan.

to educate students, teachers and parents about security needs that educational institutions should make use of. It is important to make key stakeholders aware of the threats that the sector is viable to. Not only are there threats of physical intrusions but the sensitive and important data are also prone to cyber threats. Hence, by organising sessions and conferences around cyber and physical security attacks and ensuring that everyone is aware of what to do in case of situations of attacks; enforcing cyber regulations the education sector can sensitize everyone,” observed WeiJin Lee.

According to Aditya Khemka, “Most of the top schools have deployed well designed security systems for their premises and can be followed as role models.” He further added,”Besides installing security and surveillance hardware, school management should focus on training their staff and students on how to detect and act to suspicious behavior that can be triggers of threats.”

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“There are very few educational institutions, mostly professional colleges and institutes, who have installed security solutions in India. As a matter-of-fact, there are no establishments in India that can be cited as a role model in having built good security systems for its students,” opined Mehernosh Pithawalla. He further added, “Educational institutions need to sensitise parents, teachers and staff about the need for security solutions to safeguard lives – not just of the students, but also staff and visitors. Access cards for students and staff, for instance, will not only add safety to the premises but also work as a tool for recording attendance. These systems can be optimised to include a feature where an SMS alert is sent to the parent whenever the access card is swiped at the entry and exit gates.”

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“Schools need to have appropriate security measures in pace to protect school property and ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and students. Schools have the prime responsibility to educate their students, teachers and staff about the threats and preventive measures required in case of a

security breach with the help of drills and workshops. This will help sensitize students towards each other and also make them aware of a need for security and alertness at all times,” suggested Sanjeev Sehgal. “Security of students, staff or existing infrastructure like Research Lab or Computer Lab is of paramount importance in the educational sector. Simultaneously, maintaining attendance records of students and staff is a must to retain discipline within the institute. It will be beneficial for educational foundations to generate attendance reports for current date/ month, last month or even for the defined date. Proxy attendance can be reduced to a great extent by using fingerprint timeattendance system,” observed Jatin Desai. He further added, “Bus route feature allows assigning a particular bus route to each student. It is very useful while calculating student’s attendance when the bus is late. Attendance and access control reports of the school can be transferred into various formats like excel, text, csv and xml for further actions. Furthermore, all these reports can be sent to the parents as an update of their ward’s activity and punctuality.” “Bombay Scottish and Podar International School can be followed as a best role model for security management and systems,” suggested Pramoud Rao.He further added, “Zicom’s Ziman – Personal Safety Service, GPS tracking and Bus CCTV tracking can help in securing students.” “The education sector is an ever growing market in India. Hence, there is a dire need

“Education institutes are the place where you build foundation of a student and so his habits gets build out there. Students will always have a learning aptitude and inclination to implement the same. The more we can make them aware and conscious towards security needs the more they are going to influence the society in making know threats prevailing around us and how to counter them,” suggested Sourav Banerjee. “Nowadays, more and more IT facilities are integrating into school networks, including teaching materials, students’ homework, valuable information and data files which are stored in school systems. In order to protect them against threats and to reduce the risk of losses, it is important for schools to arouse systems and networks’ users, including students, teachers, school head, school staff and sometimes parents of the students to have awareness of IT security so that they can properly use IT facilities in schools. Ultimately, everyone has a responsibility in ensuring data is processed securely in a school,” opined Punit Rastogi. He further added, “Staff and even students who handle personal data need to prevent it from coming into possession of anyone who hasn’t been given permission to view or process it. The school-owned devices should be encrypted to prevent unauthorized access, and that passwords are strong and unique to users. Staff and students need to be educated specifically about the security risks remote and mobile working present, including the risk of theft of devices and data, the introduction of malware into the school IT environment, and the potential for hackers to access the school network from unprotected devices.” “Ensuring the proper training for emergency

Security Requirements in the Education Sector By comparison to most countries that have reached the stage of enviable development that India has today, we have in this part of the world been spared the degree of attacks and the frequency that much more developed nations face, this is in part due to the vigilance of the local law enforcement organizations. BY By Rohan P. Dasadia, Director , Kapri Corp

The Hard Type: This will include the use of trucks or cars to ram into the building or full frontal attack on the building using weapons (guns and propelled explosives).

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he target of a terrorist attack is usually a soft one, i.e., one that has no means to protect itself or fight back. The education sector is quite lax about security considering that during night hours while most services (such as Government Offices and Banks) shut down to the public, this is the time that this sector wakes up in most cases. While specialist training may not be possible for security staff here (this is at present in the hands of the Government Security Forces), it is in the interest of the education sector to ramp up security to avoid loss of lives or even long term business slowdown brought about by the loss of confidence in security. While no security setup is 100%, at present the practice has been that of simply frisking individuals, cursory checks of containers or bags, and sometimes just the presence of a person in a security uniform at the (main) entrance to the premises. But this trend cannot continue. Apart from the human security forces, there should also be other equipment or techniques available to protect premises and individuals. The discourse here is given with a view to underlying the minimum requirements of industrial preventive security. It is to be noted that penetration into college campuses, schools etc are of two types, the hard and soft incursions.

To counter or at least minimize such, it is necessary to increase preventive measures such as: • Using various crash rated entry systems at the entrance(s). • Build hard fencing enforced with electronic and power security (i.e. Laser fencing, power fencing etc) • Use surveillance devices and cameras (pressure sensing devices that automatically trigger an alarm when anything above the weight of a bird is felt on the fence) The Soft Type: This is where items such as explosives or other contraband are smuggled into the building. To reduce such risk to the barest minimum it is suggested that the industry invest in equipment such as those listed below. EQUIPMENTS: • X-Ray Baggage Scanners: These are placed at each entrance where persons carrying any container or bag passes. In the case of hotels, factories and warehouses where large consignments are brought into the premises, the sizes of the baggage scanner start from those screening laptop bags and briefcases up to those that can scan whole container loads. The latter sizes can be used at the staff entrances to monitor items being brought into the hotel that would be used in the kitchens or by housekeeping for example. At high threat targets, where there is higher volume of VIPs & foreigner movements, it might make sense to install complete vehicle scanners and body scanners (for which we need a change to the laws governing the use of X-Ray sources in civil / public places). • Door Frame Metal Detectors: Used for scanning individuals for suspected metallic weapons including but not limited to

Knives, Guns & Grenades. It is necessary that such detectors installed are of high sensitivity with the multizone capability and weather proof. These metal detectors can be sensitized such that there can be pinpoint detection of metals. • Hand Held Metal Detectors: Used for pinpointing the suspect article on the person when first indicated by the Door Frame Metal Detector. • Explosive Vapour and Trace Particle Detector: For todays fight against terrorism, this is a tool that is no longer a luxury. Used when a possible suspect baggage is intercepted. This will check the baggage or container for the presence of most commercial & military explosive material. The absence of this may make the difference between life and death. Also, it is necessary that such a device comes without radioactive substances for being hazardous free. • Non-Linear Junction Detector: Since today’s terrorists use highly specialized electronic circuits to detonate bombs remotely, a non-linear junction detector (NLJD) is also a must for the serious corporate security officer. This equipment will detect the presence of both active and passive electronic circuits in even concealed spots. Our Lornet range of NLJD’s are light, efficient and easy to operate. • Real Time Viewing Systems: These are portable X-Ray Scanners used to scan unattended baggage or containers for possible IED. They are very useful in making sure that the management of an establishment take quick and accurate well informed decisions on evacauation or / and containment before the arrival of the Police Bomb Squads. • Portable Liquid Scanners: These are effective for quickly and handily checking bottles or other liquid containers for explosive or flammable liquids. But by far the biggest obstacle to a successful terror attack is that of individual vigilance and the effective use of communications to contact the country’s security forces.

address most requirements — from basic to advanced security systems.” “Detailed design based on school architecture with high level audio visual alerts in case of Illegal log in, vandalism & remote viewing. Un common areas/area prone to mischief to be under armed mode through Intrusion detection .Mini CMS center with alerts and two way audio communication,” suggested PramoudRao.

situations for all parties involved is essential. Many schools require drills in the event of a fire, but training for any kind of inclement weather or active shooter situation will help prepare all parties know how to respond and react. Additionally, it’s critical to involve area first responders, including fire and police departments, so that the lines of communication are open and ready in the event of a true emergency, “ observed Abhishek Kumar. “Educators should increase awareness by introducing security policies and procedures as part of student orientations and initial instruction. Furthermore, educators should make clear to the students, faculty, and parents the full extent to which their own data is at risk. In addition to academic records, school databases often contain personal information such as addresses, disciplinary records, medical information, and financial data,” said Ganesh Karri.

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SECURITY INITIATIVES According to Ashish P. Dhakan, “To prevent untoward incidents in campuses, the Management should enforce strict guidelines and make them known to all students, parents, other stakeholders and visitors.”

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The suggestions are as follows: Establish a full- fledged Safety & Security Dept, Have A Crisis Management Plan ready , Regular Coordination With Law Enforcement Agencies, Develop A Close Relation With Media, Observe A Safe & Security Week ,Encourage Students & Parents To Get Involved in Security Issues, Regular

Maintenance & Monitoring Of Devices.”

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According to Aditya Khemka, “Ensuring campus-wide security is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you must provide students and faculty with a safe learning environment, while maintaining an open campus and community atmosphere.” He further added, “Our latest innovations provide intelligent video surveillance that improves critical response time, unified integrated system, and ensures complete system reliability. Video surveillance and video analytics systems also allow crowd behavior recognition. An IP video surveillance system using video analytics can identify a variety of misdemeanors – be it a drunken person entering the campus, students bunking classes, disturbing the library environment etc.” “It is important that there is a legal framework on the subject of security solutions for schools. Deployment of some degree of security solutions should be made mandatory in schools and colleges. Parents, teachers, and staff need to be sensitised about the need for security solutions,” said Mehernosh Pithawalla. He further added,“Godrej Security Solutions is doing its bit in this space by educating schools, colleges and institutes about the need for installation of security solutions in their premises. We demonstrate the usage of our products and address the concerns which are raised by management regarding the cost benefits of installing security solutions. Godrej Security Solutions has a wide enough range of products to

“HID Global has various technologies that can be implemented in educational sector. HID’s iCLASSSeos and iCLASS SE contactless technology eliminates the fundamental security problem of magnetic stripe cards by the use of their contactless smart card. Their additional security measures include custom holograms and visual security elements that pose a formidable challenge to would- be counterfeiters. Also, the card’s that are printed using HDP (High Definition Printing) technology are inherently tamperevident; any attempt to peel apart the card layers destroys the printed image,” said WeiJin Lee. He further added, “HID has also introduced mobile access control solutions which enable students, teachers and staff to access the physical location as well as data remotely and in a secure fashion.” “An effective way of limiting the potential damage an insider threat poses – whether malicious or accidental – is to rigorously manage who has access to the network, and what they can and can’t do. Staff and students alike should only have limited access to the school’s network based on their requirements, reducing the opportunity for malicious or accidental misuse of the network. Managing user accounts should also include regularly reviewing what access individuals require, blocking access to some systems if individuals no longer need them, and deleting users when they leave the school,” suggested Punit Rastogi. “There are a variety of steps that can be taken to improve data security on academic facilities. Some of the primary recommended steps are using encryption to secure sensitive data such as academic records and research data, and also to issue digital certificates to authorized student-owned devices for remote access,” concluded Ganesh Karri.

Security Solutions for Educational Institutes in India Education Institutes are no longer safe from the tentacles of terrorism and other violent threats. The solution lies in institutionalizing the best practices and standard operating procedures. BY Col Ajay Kotwal (Retd)

levels vary from school to school, hence stringent monitoring is required. The Police, Fire Department and other security agencies must issue advisories and provide participatory guidance during mock drills.

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he Educational Institutes were always considered as safe heavens till dastardly attacks took place against innocent students in Peshawar and Karachi (Pakistan). A Taliban commander claiming the attack on Bacha Khan University in Karachi Province in January 2016 said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will continue to attack schools, colleges, and universities across Pakistan as these are the foundations that produce apostates.â&#x20AC;? It is a well acknowledged fact that the Pakistan sponsored terrorists have been actively involved in numerous horrific terrorist attacks on the Indian soil. Educational Institutes are always an easy target and vulnerable to terror attacks and other criminal activity. It is the prime concern of educational administrators across the country to undertake comprehensive steps to safeguard our students against violent attacks, untoward incidents and natural calamities.

PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: The parents and guardians should be the most proactive stakeholders to persuade security and safety at its optimum at all times. They are duty bound to encourage and groom their wards to comply with the instituted security instructions and as stakeholders bring the security voids to the notice of authorities during PTMs or casual interactions. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES: The onus of security and safety of Educational institute finally falls on the Institute itself. Indian educational institutes are typically crowded places with variety of visitors and easy access. There have been increasing complaints of bullying, sexual/ cyber crimes, drug abuse and the transportation especially for schools often fails to comply with prescribed safety norms. In such a scenario, the authorities need to review their approach to security of Educational campuses, plan and implement corrective strategies.

END USER CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SECURITY SOLUTION PROVIDERS. The challenges that the end users face in implementation of Security strategies are typical and provide a huge business opportunity to the Security Solution providers in the field. INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE: CCTV cameras are hugely popular surveillance equipment installed in our educational institutes today. However, their effectiveness is marred by several technical and functional limitations. Most institutes do not have centralised control room for live observation, the screen space provided by the vendor is too constricted to enable any actionable output or situational transparency. At best the recordings can be recovered to identify suspects or assist investigations after the incident is reported. The Solution Providers should innovate and approach the users for a comprehensive, cost effective and integrated package. The clients should be educated that surveillance without actionable output and timely response is of little use to the stakeholders.

STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION The stakeholder participation and their coordinated effort is the key to a fool proof and cohesive security setup. There are three main stakeholders who are of relevance to the Educational Institute Security:GOVERNMENT: The Government agencies, Education Boards and Universities issue policy guidelines with regard to Security and safety of Educational institutes. However, the implementation

Cyber Security: The modern teaching aids rely heavily on e-books, online curriculum and purpose driven internet services. Students are also permitted mobile phones and tablets with free WIFI access. These facilities make the Institutes vulnerable to cyber attacks, hacking, rumour mongering, pornography and even remotely operated terror attacks can be engineered. Hence, hardening of systems, user education and standardized procedures through specialised cyber security solution providers becomes a priority. Security Staff: There is an unimaginable training deficit amongst our security guards. The physical/mental ability and commitment to overcome a crisis situation is lacking. The commercial considerations always weigh upon the quality and training of staff. School security guards are lowly paid with no specified training standards suiting the School environment. The Security Agencies need to rethink and review the services they are offering Educational Institutes. An aggressive campaign to kindle awareness amongst the stake holders would definitely accrue cost beneficial contract terms for the Security providers.

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School Transport: School transport is a highly competitive and lucrative business. The State RTOs have laid down strict guidelines on the subject. However, the guidelines are violated and students are put at risk both by the parents as well as the Transport operators. Several schools and colleges run their own transport fleet and offer comparatively safer and secure transport facility to their clients. As of now the Security solutions involve RFID identity cards for Bus crew and students, GPS devices, CCTV cameras, Speed governors, Fire extinguishers and first aid kits apart from other attachments as laid down by State RTOs. Though desirable but transport operators rarely come across a single window solution for these security solutions package and a reliable after sales back up. Training: The Educational institutes mostly have bare essential administrative staff. The Principal, who is at the helm,

rarely possess the vision and competence to deal with Security and Safety related aspects of the administration. This provides an excellent opportunity to the Trainers to offer Security training services. Besides training the staff and students to deal with eventualities like terrorist attacks and other emergencies, offer services like Liaison with Govt authorities, inspection of safety apparatus, mock drills and advisories. Fire Safety: Most institutes have AMC contracts for the purpose. However, the AMC services are not effectively visible to the end user. The Service providers need to upgrade their effectiveness by including services like training of key users and conduct mock drills as part of the AMC to generate confidence amongst their users. Electrical Safety: Electrical safety is the most neglected part of any office, house or a building. In a school you would often find lose electrical connections especially in computer labs or toilets and class rooms. There are few specialists and the people in general are scared of entering the electrical room. It is always wise to hire a dedicated electrician to take care of the electrical safety. Access Control: The Educational Institutes need to periodically review the threat perception and improve the access control accordingly. The institute must critically examine the adequacy of access control in terms of boundary walls/fencing,

security lights, bollards, Entry/exit gates, RFID tags, Alarm systems, standard drills and procedures. The concerns are more pronounced for boarding institutes. Audits: Professional Auditing is becoming very popular and effective resource to verify the safety and security standards of educational institutes. Institutes who do not have in house expertise to carry out the process should hire qualified consultants for their services. Standard Operating Procedures: An Educational Institute must always maintain a Standard Operating Procedure for its Security and safety. Preferably a Security expert should be consulted to review the threats and lay down good practices for the security staff, teachers and students as also establish a reliable response system to deal with emergencies.

Conclusion: The Educational Institutes look for a low cost and reliable source to implement security and safety guidelines laid down by the Government or School Administrators from time to time. The key lies in institutionalizing the best practices and standard operating procedures that can substantively protect students and assets from any threats and assaults, physical, social or psychological.

School Safety and Security in India India needs to tackle school violence and terrorism risks. Indian educators face multiple challenges in terms of safety and security. Against all odds dedicated educators are doing their part to lift up Nation’s youth. BY Michael Dorn, Executive Director, Safe Havens International

Michael Dorn, Executive Director, Safe Havens International

ike the U.S., India is a place of many contrasts when it comes to school safety. I recently conducted site visits of a number of schools in the New Delhi region as part of an initiative by an NGO to help improve school safety, security and emergency preparedness throughout the massive country. In one school, I noted buckets of sand that were still available for use in the event of a fire (though the school now also has fire extinguishers). In the same school, I observed student supervision practices that are superior to those I have observed in most of the U.S. public, charter, faith-based, and independent schools I have assessed. The nation’s many government and privately operated schools face many of the same challenges that U.S. schools do along with others that are quite different. SECURITY CHALLENGES FOR INDIA’S MASSIVE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM I still find it hard to comprehend that for every one of the more than one million K12 students served by the massive New York City School System, there is an entire school full of children in India. With a mortality rate for children age five and under that is double that of Vietnam, an adult literacy rate that is nearly thirty percent below that of Trinidad-Tobago and a per capita income level well below that of the Philippines,

Indian educators face many challenges even when compared to many other developing nations. Children in India are at much greater risk of victimization and accidental death than is the case in the U.S. Seeing children of kindergarten age begging for money amidst a sea of cars during nighttime rush hour traffic is heartbreaking.

other things for their children. As in some of the poorest neighborhoods in America, I have been blessed to witness selfless acts of compassion by those who rise to the challenge of improving the lives of India’s 229 million K12 students.

SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM RISKS India has significant violence issues as well. For example, parents in India have a considerable and apparently wellgrounded fear abduction of their children. There is a particularly significant issue with school girls being abducted, repeatedly gang-raped and held for ransom. We were advised that many of these victims end up being murdered as was the case with a student who was kidnapped, repeatedly raped and murdered by some of her classmates recently. Terrorism also has a significant impact. In the aftermath of the horrific terrorist attacks in Mumbai and other locations, guests at upscale urban hotels and visitors to shopping malls can expect to have their vehicle searched before they pass through a walk-through metal detector and have their hand carry items checked by security X-ray equipment and/or hand searched.

India has significant violence issues as well. For example, parents in India have a considerable and apparently wellgrounded fear abduction of their children. There is a particularly significant issue with school girls being abducted, repeatedly gangraped and held for ransom. We were advised that many of these victims end up being murdered as was the case with a student who was kidnapped, repeatedly raped and murdered by some of her classmates recently.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT IN SCHOOL SAFETY IN INDIA But all is not gloom and doom in India. I saw abundant opportunities for improvement in safety and security at every school I visited via simple, inexpensive, yet very effective measures. I also saw evidence of dedicated educators doing their part to lift up the nation’s youth. School attendance rates have risen remarkably in recent years as well. Just as at schools in other developing nations I have visited, I was deeply touched and honored to meet school teachers who though far from wealthy, scrape up money to buy food, school supplies, and

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NVRs and DVRs have the same job of saving and storing surveillance videos, but they are designed to work with different types of cameras. Now is the time to upgrade as the new generation of XVRs, DVRs and NVRs are available in the market. Anant Joshi, a&s India

“Although, analog based surveillance systems have accounted for majority of the market revenues; however, growing awareness along with declining prices are likely to proliferate IP based surveillance systems over the coming years,” informed Darshana D’Souza.

he backbone of surveillance is XVRs, NVRs (network video recorder) and DVRs (digital video recorder). They are commonly used to manage, view, and store surveillance videos. Available with a variety of software and hard drive sizes, NVRs and DVRs make it easy to save and review videos. The technology and standards are evolving fast with time. The new generations of DVRs are evolving with HDCVI, HDTVI and AHD formats. The NVRs are in vogue at the top layer of the market due to advanced features. MAY 2017

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MARKET GROWTH According to IHS, “The demand for external and internal hard disk drives (HDDs) for video surveillance systems is expected to top $1 billion by 2017. Network video recorders, digital video recorders, and video management software are the primary products that make up this fast evolving market. According to Yogesh B. Dutta, COO, CP Plus, “The DVR/ NVR market is booming with security becoming a necessity.

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Research shows there has been a sharp rise in the demand for security & surveillance cameras & DVR/NVRs. So there’s immense potential for growth and development.” According to Darshana D’Souza, Assistant Manager, Training and Documentation, Prama Hikvision(India), “India’s CCTV surveillance and security market has grown considerably over the past few years due to rising security concerns and sustained growth of infrastructure in the country. The constant threat of terrorist attacks post Mumbai attack in 2008 as well as attack on the Indian Parliament has necessitated the deployment of surveillance systems in both public and private sector buildings. Commercial offices are increasingly deploying these surveillance systems to protect their infrastructure, data and enhance security in their compounds.” According to 6Wresearch, India’s video surveillance market is projected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 13% during 2017-23.

According to Sanjeev Sehgal, MD, Sparsh,“With the enhancement of Camera resolution, DVR/NVR support for these resolutions automatically demands evolution to the next level to support them. Government regulations for Video archiving for longer duration, demands for intelligent storage using analytics. Newer technologies of compression that consume less storage and bandwidth for transmission over networks is the evolution happening in DVR/ NVR segment. Addition of Intelligent Video Content Analytics for providing alerts as per customer requirement would be the way forward.” He further added, “Increase in demand of Cameras, in turn increases the demand for DVR/NVR. Embedded NVR is replacing Server based NVR due to cost effectiveness and ease of use. 90% of the market demand is for the basic functions and with an increase in storage sizes of HDD, single HDD supported DVR/ NVR with basic functions make up for the 80% of the market.” According to Manoj Khadkikar , Business Unit Head, Channels & Solutions Group, Zicom Electronic security Systems, “Need for intelligent security systems, increasing terrorist threats, growing public and private infrastructures coupled with rising crime rates have resulted the demand for video surveillance systems in India. Advantages of surveillance systems over physical security such as ability to allow remote and continuous monitoring

has resulted for their wide deployment across India. Traditionally controlled by analog based surveillance systems, Indian market is now shifting towards IP based surveillance systems. India is registering positive growth in various vertical markets primarily across the government & transportation, banking & financial and commercial offices.” He further added, “Although analog based surveillance systems have accounted for majority of the market revenues; however, growing awareness along with declining prices are likely to proliferate IP based surveillance systems market in the coming years.” “In 2015, the government & transportation, commercial offices and banking & financial verticals accounted for the highest share in terms of market revenues, however, other verticals such as retail, residential, and industrial are considered as key growth verticals,” informed Manoj Khadkikar. He further added, “The report thoroughly covers video surveillance market types, components, verticals and regions. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going trends, opportunities/ high growth areas, market drivers which would help the stakeholders to decide and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.” According to Brandon Reich, Surveillance Practice Leader, Pivot3,”As the value of video increases, ensuring investments in video capture technology is secured becomes of even greater importance. System failures and data loss must be avoided because they increasingly expose organizations to increased risks, vulnerabilities and operational interruptions. None of these are viable options for any business, institution or government agency. He further added, “Modern organizations must think of video as a valuable asset — as important as corporate and IT data. With that mindset, you quickly realize that you need a storage and data management platform that is proven beneficial to the rigorous demands of the not just security but the IT world.” “Taking a step away from the DVR/NVR realm, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) combines software-defined SAN storage and server virtualization within

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The DVR/ NVR market is booming with security becoming a necessity. Research shows there has been a sharp rise in the demand for security & surveillance cameras & DVR/NVRs. So there’s immense potential for growth and development.

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a model that is built for data-intensive workloads like video surveillance. It is designed to fully protect video data, while ensuring it is always available when it is needed most. HCI is gaining speed in security environments because of the significant limitations of traditional server-based platforms. NVRs and DVRs are based on aged platforms considered obsolete in most IT data centers today, and are no longer solid choices for storing today’s critical surveillance data. IT-centric technologies are more reliable and efficient than the products on which surveillance users have typically relied,” suggested Brandon Reich. INNOVATIONS “The latest innovation in DVRs is that they now support all HD formats. So technical barriers such as compatibility issues have now been taken care of with the latest developments. DVRs are also supporting beyond 2MP resolutions, like 4MP and 4K,” suggested Yogesh B. Dutta. He further added, “NVRs, on the other hand, have become smarter, offering features like 4K support, smart analytics search, H.265 codec, iSCSI, RAID and Failover. According to Darshana D’Souza, Assistant Manager, Training and Documentation, Prama Hikvision(India), “The evolution is happening at breakneck speed in the DVR- NVR segment.” They are as follows: Analog Recorder (DVR): Today lots of new evolution are happening in CCTV Surveillance industry particularly in the Analog Technology and Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions,

has come out with its new Turbo HD 4.0 Range which is a brand new revolution in high-definition and high-performance surveillance video segment. It is capable of ultra-low light performance and has the ability to send power as well as 8MP video images over conventional coaxial cable. Turbo HD 4.0 products also take advantage of Hikvision’s revolutionary new H.265+ video compression technology, which provides significant savings on both bandwidth usage and storage requirements. Some of key feature in the turbo HD technology • 8MP Performance, Power over Coax Convenience • H.265+ Saves Bandwidth and Storage Space • Ultra-Low Light Capabilities Network Recorder (NVR): In network video surveillance products and solutions, Hikvision introduced a New Easy IP 3.0 product range and High-end Embedded NVRs. The New Easy IP 3.0 product range – employs Hikvision’s remarkable H.265+ in-house encoding technology based on the H.265/HEVC standard. The new range brings better storage, better imaging, better analytics, and better usability. The New Easy IP 3.0 has following key features: Hikvision H.265+ Smart Codec: utilizing the H.265+ smart codec algorithm. By addressing the archiving of unnecessary elements within surveillance scenes; such as static backgrounds, limited moving subjects, and the impact of noise in night time video surveillance is reduced by 50% by Hikvision’s H.265+ technology (compared to standard H.265) the

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Turbo HD 4.0 products also take advantage of Hikvision’s revolutionary new H.265+ video compression technology, which provides significant savings on both bandwidth usage and storage requirements.

amount of required bandwidth, storage and associated costs. 4K Ultra-HD Video: By virtue of its vastly efficient compression technology, H.265+ promotes the use of ultra HD video surveillance solutions using 4K cameras, as well as 2, 3, 5 and 8 megapixel models – which are all available in the Hikvision New EasyIP 3.0 range. Enhanced VCA Functions: It provides greater analytical functionality than previous generations, featuring on-board Video Content Analysis (VCA) options to trigger automatic alarm activations. Standard VCA functionality includes Line Crossing Detection, Intrusion Detection, Object Removal Detection, Unattended Baggage Detection, and Face Detection, significantly reducing operator input resulting in more efficient and effective security systems management.

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More Usable and Durable: It is designed to cope with the harshest of operating conditions, many camera models in the new Hikvision New EasyIP 3.0 range are fully protected from dust and water, certified to IP67 and vandal resistant to IK10 standard. In addition with PoE up to 250 meters which ensures maximum installation flexibility.

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“Demand for live/ recorded video streaming on mobile is the basic demand of the customer and latest innovations are majorly being focused on it. P2P cloud integration in DVR/NVR for supporting seamless streaming over any network/ any service provider without static IP is being provided by manufacturers. Health monitoring, push notification for alerts, integration of alarm system, sensor and

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access control are other key innovations happening in this segment,” suggested Sanjeev Sehgal. According to Manoj Khadkikar,“Video surveillance products industry has announced the launch of XVR which is a true Penta-brid video recorder. XVR is an ideal one for all recorders which supports 4 mainstream analog camera types in the market as well as IP camera. It offers compatibility as well as storage flexibility. PENTA-BRID XVR is a newly developed HD Video Recorder based on industry leading open structure to be compatible with multiple access technologies. It is the perfect solution to upgrade existing video surveillance systems. XVR supports 4 mainstream analog camera types in the market, not only traditional CVBS (analog) camera, but also HDCVI, AHD and TVI , as well as IP camera. Moreover, XVR recognizes the signal formats from camera automatically, including both Zicom camera and third party camera. True plug & play makes operation more users friendly and convenient. All these features make XVR a true Penta-brid video recorder. COMPATIBILITY POC (power over coaxial) helps XVR to simplify users’ network cable construction, eases the wiring of power cable and maximizes users’ benefits. In addition, users can switch video channel type in OSD menu or HDTVI UTC controller. HIGH PERFORMANCE XVR changes to a newly designed chassis with low-noise fan and hive structure heat dissipation. Smart H.264+ Codec

is applied to XVR to save up to 50% bandwidth and storage. The upgrade of power electronics components and interface protection enhances XVR’s quality in terms of anti-crosstalk, anti-ESD and anti-surge. KEY CHALLENGES “Bandwidth limitations, decoding (live/ playback) capability, compatibility constraints, multi-brand support, etc. are some of the main challenges faced by installers in choosing the appropriate DVR/ NVR,” informed Yogesh B. Dutta. “Selecting the right technology for your video surveillance system is a big challenge to CCTV installers. Should it be Analog or Network for customer? That type question comes in the mind because both technologies nowadays are offering high-quality video recording, latest video compression with larger storage capacity. Both technologies have their own advantages and therefore selection of either one poses a big challenge to installer. There are the some issues of the initial cost, the need for some technical understanding, and perhaps other concerns,” said Darshana Darshana D’souza. She further added, “Among them product cost is major concern of the installer so most general installer chooses and suggests technology on the basis of customer’s budget or may be on the basis of solution needed. If a customer wants solution for small & medium project with HD resolution and one or two months recording than the installer suggests HD Analog Technology -Analog Camera & DVR but if customer needs more detail in video with larger storage capacity with some video analysis features (like People counting, Line crossing, Intrusion etc.) then the installer can suggest network based technology IP Camera & NVR.” “Ambiguity of features and specifications by most of the manufacturers is the biggest challenge faced by installers in choosing DVR/NVR. Market is flooded with cheap imported products at throw away prices withot clarity of specifications, with fly-by installers offering these products to the market. CCTV installers who understand this technological difference, face stiff challenges from them. For

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camera and NVR installation. This hybrid environment technique maximizes companies’ initial investments and provides them the flexibility of funding their video surveillance upgrade over time. • Cost-effectiveness: Another misconception is that IP camera and NVR deployments are prohibitively expensive. A DVR may be cheaper initially than an NVR, but the NVR is no “onetrick pony” — it not only can manage the video surveillance requirements of a company, it also can operate as the foundation for the overall storage and data management needs of a work group, remote location, or stand-alone business. And as prices of IP cameras continue to drop, HD cameras bring significantly improved capabilities. • Scalability: As you start adding cameras to an existing video surveillance system, the migration to IP cameras is the most logical choice. Network-IP cameras can be added to an installation using existing analog cameras, thereby allowing a company to migrate over time to today’s HD standard rather than staying with yesterday’s outdated solutions. • Reliability/Durability: NAS-based, IPvideo surveillance systems have proven to be faster, more reliable, and every bit as durable as older systems utilizing DVRs and analog cameras. When you consider all of the inherent advantages of NVRs with RAID data management and professional hard drives, the move to NVRs combined with IP cameras makes even more sense. • Manageability: The ability to access

and view video files from any location in the world via mobile apps and remote clouds (assuming an Internet connection) is an obvious benefit of an IP-based video surveillance storage solution.

your way out of analog and into the promised land of IP-based security systems. The move will help optimize business efficiency, reduce costs, and increase your customers’ satisfaction.

• Image Quality Enhancements: More and more affordable high-definition IP security cameras are available in the market. These cameras provide better resolution, expanded surveillance environments, and highly detailed images.

LATEST TECHNOLOGIES “The latest in DVRs by CP PLUS is the Uni+ technology which supports all analog HD technologies. CP PLUS DVRs now also support 4MP resolutions and WDR cameras. In NVRs, the latest features to look out for are 4K resolution decoding, H.265 codec, RAID, Failover, Analytics and Smart Search,” concluded Yogesh B. Dutta.

• Regulatory Compliance: Due to security concerns and a higher compliance environment on global level, tighter regulations have been imposed on a variety of industries. Depending on an industry’s regulatory standards, a company may face considerable surveillance video retention demands. That can be costly and danger-prone with yesterday’s onsite analog approach to video surveillance. It’s easier than you think to utilize local and remote network storage for retention requirements and peace of mind. • Expanding Capabilities/Features: Video surveillance features are continuing to expand, enabled by private cloud, remote video apps, and analytics to enhance solutions. IP cameras can offer a range of functions from basic to advanced analytics in almost any way imaginable. In addition, low-cost storage options like hosted video make network video a much more affordable option than locationbased analog solutions. Video surveillance technology is rapidly expanding and now is the time to find

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Sparsh is offering the wide range of DVR/NVR products to cater the entire market segment. Sparsh has recently launched “P2P” cloud services, “Omnisurv-cloud” on DVR/ NVR, being the first one to have their server located in India. Health monitoring over cloud and push notification of alerts on mobile are the other key offerings. Sanjeev Sehgal MD, Sparsh

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According to Darshana D’souza, “Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has launched the many new products & technologies in year 2017. Hikvision’s latest offerings includes: • Turbo HD 4.0 Solution: Turbo HD 4.0 range which boasts ultra-low light performance and the ability to send power as well as 8MP video images over conventional coaxial cable. • Blazer Pro ‘all-in-one’ High-end Server Solution: Blazer Pro an ‘all-inone’ high-end server solution designed specifically to meet the needs of medium to large camera count mission critical surveillance network projects. • New EasyIP 3.0 Product Range: EasyIP 3.0 product range - employing Hikvision’s remarkable H.265+ in-house encoding technology based on the H.265/HEVC standard. The new range brings better storage, better imaging, better analytics and better usability. • High-end Embedded NVRs: highperformance professional standard embedded NVR series with X86 architecture and Intel chipsets. • High-performance Explosion: proof Camera Range: To provide a safe camera solution for video surveillance applications within hazardous areas Hikvision had launched three new ATEX & IECEx certified standard network cameras including bullet and PTZ dome style models. “Sparsh is offering the wide range of DVR/ NVR products to cater the entire market segment. Sparsh has recently launched

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CP-ENC-T41L3-VMD 4 MP Full HD IP WDR IR Bullet Camera - 30 Mtr. Features -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

1/2.8” 3MP PS CMOS Image Sensor Max 25/30fps@3MP H.265 /H.264/ MJPEG stream encoding Ultra WDR (upto 140dB), Day/Night(ICR), 3D-DNR, AWB, AGC, BLC 2.7 ~12mm Varifocal Motorized Lens IR Range of 50 Mtrs, IP67, PoE, SD Card Mobile Software: iCMOB, gCMOB CMS Software: KVMS Pro, vOptimus Pro

HIKVISION’S WHITE SUPPLEMENT LIGHT CAMERA DS-2CE16D0T-WL3 Features -- -- -- -- --

2 mega pixel high performance CMOS Sensor to give a clear and vivid image. White supplement light up to 30 m distance Analog HD output , 1080 p resolution IP66 protection, prevent from dust and even storms or waves. 24h Chromatic vision.

CP-UNC-VA30L3S-V2 3MP Full HD IR Vandal Dome Camera - 30Mtr. Features -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

1/3” 3MP PS CMOS Image Sensor Max 20fps@3M(2048×1536)&25/30fps@1080P(1920×1080) H.264 and MJPEG dual-stream encoding DWDR, Day/Night(ICR), Auto Iris, 3DNR, AWB, AGC, BLC 2.8 mm fixed lens (3.6 mm optional) Array Range of 30 Mtrs, IP67, IK10, PoE Mobile Software: iCMOB, gCMOB CMS Software: KVMS Pro, vOptimus Pro

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4K IP Camera Plastic & Weatherproof IR Camera IR LED: 42µ x 4PCS IR range: 40M 12MP CS 5mm HD Lens Main Stream: 4K/5M/3M/1080P@30fps WDR, With IR-CUT Water Resistance: IP66

HIKVISION’S MULTI-TOUCH SCREEN DS-D5170TL/P Features -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Full HD 1080P LCD display Anti-glare glazing surface glass with anti-glare Support 10 touch and smooth writing 32768 × 32768 touch difference resolution Full external audio and video interface Support standard OPS plug-in computer Rich front interface and function keys, easy to operate Low radiation, low power consumption Green environmental protection

CORE-MDR8114 Features -- 4CH Mobile DVR -- Support 4CH 720P AHD Input / 4CH analog standard Definition Camera Input/2CH HD + 2CH SD mixed input; -- 2CH video output (1CH CVBS video, VGA output for optional) -- HDD+SD Card Storage (Support 2.5” HDD, max 128G SD Card) -- Realize real time monitor through 3G/4G -- Support WIFI module, can download data automatically -- Support 6CH alarm input (1CH RS485 + 1CH RS232), 2CH independent alarm output.

TruVision IP Keypad IP Keypad with LCD Touch Screen and 4-Axis Joystick

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Rich features when and where you need them most Designed for easy access to essential information Low total cost of ownership Seamless integration for complete

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Full featured IP keypad Control a variety of NVRs, DVRs and decoders with one keypad Perform PTZ control operation Display IP cameras on the embedded display Jog Shuttle for easy playback of recorded video Control recorder OSD Control monitor outputs of recorders Setting and calling presets and shadow tours Built-in 7” touch screen display 4-axis joystick Numeric and functional buttons Can be powered via PoE-af Embedded touch pen Bidirectional audio capabilities

Z.CA.BU.80HY.161320MT.LAR36PWLPIR Features -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

High Definition Real-time lossless image Equipped with smart ICR and LED’s support 3D noise reduction PIR Motion sensor, intrusion Detection Support white light mode and Flash light mode Support Buzzer Alarm on PIR function High Performance color re-Production Support HDTVI,HDCVI,AHD,CVBS output Elegant housing design

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1.0 MegaPixels CMOS Wifi IP Camera Video Resolution 720P:1280*720 4pcs IR array, IR Distance 10m Motion Detection Supported Wireless Alarm Function With your smart phone you can Pan/tilt Support local recording function with max.128G TF card

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High definition Real-time lossless image Equipped with smart ICR and LED’s Support 3D noise reduction Support HDTVI,HDCVI,AHD,CVBS output Elegant housing design 36X Optical Zoom IR Distance up to 150 meter IP66, -40°~60°C, Max 180/s pan speed

ZK-D1065S - Walk Through Metal Detector (6 Zones Standard ) Features

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-- Six mutual over-lapping detecting zones, Simultaneous alarm from multizones; -- Sensitivity adjustable: Each zone has 100 sensitivity level -- Sound & LED alarm: Both Side LED indicator, easily show where the metal is. -- Automatically count passengers and alarm times -- Alarm strength indicator on control panel -- Password protection, only the authorized person can operate. -- Easy assembly: designed with only 2 pieces cables and 8 screws, simply-tofollow instruction. -- Harmless to human body: is harmless with heart pacemaker, pregnant women, magnetic floppy, recording tapes, etc. -- Using high density fireproof material -- Program Self-diagnostic when power on, no need initial or periodic calibration -- Modularization design, easy for maintenance and replacement.

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Features -- SUS304 stainless steel casework ensure long-lasting durability -- High quality electrical components -- Working environment - Indoor/outdoor (if sheltered) -- Barriers retract automatically during emergencies & during power outage with battery installed. -- All smooth finish. No exposed screws. -- Ergonomic design makes card and fingerprint authentication fast & simple for users. -- FBL1000 series ships already integrated with our customers’ preference for either card or fingerprint access control reader. This greatly reduces installation time & expense. -- FBL1000 series and associated access control readers are all factory-tested prior to shipping. -- ZKTeco provides true plug & play turnstiles with the lowest possible total cost of ownership in the industry. -- LCD on the flap barrier control board, easy operation.

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State-of-the-art” designs to resist burglary and fire attack as per IS 550 (Part 2 & Part 3) standard Multi corner bend construction & fully welded; no rivet to form a body Superior barrier material of highest strength used as fill-in material Body and door of the safe specially design with reinforcements Special device is provided with each model to ensure self-locking in case of emergency Silver finish/Steel fascia (optional) to suit all type of interiors Customized interiors to suit needs of varied clients Steel keys Protects Cash, Records, Documents and Valuables from fire and burglary. Size customization available

Features Electronic Motorized Locking System Can be operated by User Code, Master Code & Key 04 Wrong Code Inputs Consecutively Puts the Safe in a Secure Mode Resulting into Inactive Keypad for 15 Minutes Interior with Led Lights for Illuminations Motorized Shooting Bolts Manual Override Key Provided Operated Using User Code of 3-6 Digits Low Battery Indicator External Battery Backup Provision

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Type: Bridge Tripod Arm Length: 50cm Max Tolerance of Arms: 80 Kg Angle per rotation: 120° Operation Type : one-way - Bidirectional Flow Rate: 25-48 passengers / minute Ingress Protection Degree: IP54

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RFID card access Compatible with ORACLE OPERA/HMS Made of Alloy, chrome plated material Applicable with EURO mortise or ANSI mortise Suitable for door thickness upto 38-45mm Anti-panic exit function Can have multiple guest cards & management cards Dual circuit high frequency reader Exclusive robust design Low battery indicator Alarms when door not closed properly Invisible/hidden cylinder Safety latch & dead bolt Hidden screws Suitable for hotels, offices, residences

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Replaces Manual Management of Field Workers Real-time Monitoring of Time-Attendance Saves Time Better Planning of Field Employees Accurate and Quick Salary Payments

Features -- 1.37/2.43 MP Image Sensor -- HD Resolution: 720P, 1080P -- Built in Fixed 12mm Lens -- IR Range 40 to 50 MTR, IP66 -- Auto temperature control with Built in Fan & Heater -- Suitable for Harsh environment

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Controls up to 255 Doors from a Single IP Panel Advance Access Control Features with Capacity of 25,000 Users Leverage IP Technology Connect Existing Third Party Readers PoE Door Controller for Powering Readers and Locks Standalone Operation without Server Scalable for Future Expansion

Features -- H.264 Compression -- 10-36V wide voltage design, for all kinds of automobiles -- SupportsAHD 720P/960H/D1/CIF recording playback -- Supports up to 2TB Hard disk & up to 256GB SD card -- Live view and track the vehicles on google map from PC and cell phone in real time -- Playback the videos which stored in the DVR disc, Server from PC and cell phone in real time -- Support to view the vehicle’s driving route history in real time -- Support Geo-fence mechanism -- Monitor the vehicle’s fuel level & temperature -- Integrated with VoIP technology and TTS technology (Text To Speech) -- Support 3G/4G, GPS, Wi-Fi

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Face Capacity: 1,200 (1: N), 3,000 (1:1) Fingerprint Templates: 2000 Card Storage: 10,000 Push Data: Yes Transaction Storage: 1, 00,000 Communication: TCP/IP, RS232/485, USB Host Optional Functions: ID/Mifare Card, Wi-Fi, 3G, HID Prox

Face Capacity: 800 Fingerprint Capacity: 1500 Card Capacity: 2000 Transaction Storage: 1, 00,000 Push data: Yes Communication: TCP/IP, USB-Host, Wi-Fi(Optional) Fingerprint Sensor: Silk ID

Discovery Gardens, UAE Secured by CP PLUS

CP PLUS secures the expansive Discover Gardens in UAE with its state-of-the-art IP surveillance solutions Submitted by cp plus

iscovery Gardens is a stateof-the-art freehold residential community inspired by garden living set right in the hear6t of New Dubai. Spread across 26 million sq. ft., this community houses 291 buildings divides into six themed clusters, namely Zen, Mediterranean, Contemporary, Mogul, Meso-American, and Cactus. Discovery Gardens is home to more than 60,000 residents.

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A Nakheel Group Real Estate Developers build - developers of the 8th wonder of the world: The Palm Jumeira Islands and The World Islands, the Discovery Gardens communities are located amid lush greenery and carefully manicured themed gardens. The community comprises of more than 26,000 apartments in 1bedroom, 2 bedroom and studio styles, and 200 retail shops, making it one of the most expansive residential incorporations in Dubai.

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MISSION It was a greenfield project; the estate management’s prime lookout was display clarity and maximum coverage so as to ensure foolproof surveillance, especially in key locations such as the entry, exit, lobbies, and lifts. Also, the management wanted to be able to record footage in high definition for 45 days.

CHALLENGE(S) Beginning from need analysis to solution designing to solution execution, the expanse of the location posed to be a challenge. Identifying the key locations that would offer clear footage and maximum coverage with the optimum use of cameras was by far, a daunting task. SOLUTION The vast premises required careful screening so as to determine the best locations and angles where cameras could be installed to monitor the maximum area without compromising on the footage quality. The choice of cameras, cabling, and related equipment/ peripherals, also required careful evaluation. After analyzing the locations and system requirements, and subsequent discussions with the mall’s management, the CP PLUS Solutions Team designed and developed IP solutions suitable to meet the client’s requirement. IP solutions are an ideal choice when detailed clarity is required; it offers a compression of H.264. Installation is easier since the cabling requirements are significantly lesser as compared to analog solutions, which was best suited considering the expanse of the location. Further, the combination of cameras and

NVRs chosen offered live monitoring in HD (@720P) and efficient remote monitoring (@ D1/6FPS), which ensured distinct, hiccup free footage. More than 1500 cameras were installed, in phases, covering one community at a time. Also, third party VMS and analytics were also incorporated into the design to make surveillance effective and foolproof. IMPACT The HD video surveillance solution delivered great results, meeting client expectations successfully. Active monitoring round-the-clock and in-built analytics enhanced overall safety and operational efficiency; the community’s management was able to monitor the vast expanse effectively. “The solutions chosen to monitor the vast expanse were, by far, the best that one could possibly offer. It was undoubtedly a challenging project considering the vastness of the premise, but our efforts paid off when the client expressed content at the end of it all”, mentioned the spokesperson of Al Reyami Technologies Co LLC, Dubai, the project’s system integrator.

The solutions chosen to monitor the vast expanse were, by far, the best that one could possibly offer. It was undoubtedly a challenging project considering the vastness of the premise, but our efforts paid off when the client expressed content at the end of it all. Spokesperson, Al Reyami Technologies Co LLC, Dubai

Securing UKA Tarsadia University’s Campus

The Uka Tarsadia University’s newer Maliba Campus in Gujarat got secured by Hikvision’s Solution. Submitted by Hikvision

he Uka Tarsadia University’s newer Maliba Campus in Gujarat has 4200 students and 200 faculty members. The University was looking out for an effective security system to safeguard its campus. Out of many players in the security field it short listed Hikvision to build a comprehensive CCTV network. SOLUTIONS The solution was unique in the sense that the Maliba Campus was a blank slate – the campus did not have any existing CCTV solution from its inception. Despite the size, instead of a more economical analogue CCTV system, an IP solution was felt ideal as it would better serve the university’s overall needs. HIKVISION’S CAMERA MODELS: The lynchpin of the solution is a pair of Hikvision camera models: the DS2CD2112-I 1.3MP IP66 Network Mini Dome Camera and the DS-2CD2012-I 1.3MP IR Mini Bullet Camera. The DS-2CD2112-I IP66 network mini dome was primarily tasked with the interior of the campus. This camera’s 720p real-time video is much better

than analog, which obviously serves the school’s security goals to a higher degree. Hikvision also customized the cameras to the University’s specific needs. Also, Hikvision’s iVMS software was used to create a PC-based solution. Instead of NVRs, IT administrators are able to view up-to 135 cameras per PC, allowing the entire network to be fully viewed on 4 PCs. This has resulted in drastic cost reduction. All these security solutions from Hikvision play a major role in protecting the University’s sprawling campus. RESULTS Hikvision’s security solutions monitored 24x7 via internet has helped the university to keep its campus safe and secure. No untoward incident in the campus has occurred since the installation of Hikvision’s security. Hikvision is the world’s largest supplier of video surveillance products and solutions. The company specializes in video surveillance technology, as well as designing and manufacturing a

full-line of innovative CCTV and video surveillance products. The product line ranges from cameras and DVRs to video management software. With the largest R&D team in the industry and state-ofthe-art manufacturing facilities, Hikvision offers customers the benefit of worldclass products that are designed with cutting-edge technology.

The solution was unique in the sense that the Maliba Campus was a blank slate – the campus did not have any existing CCTV solution from its inception. Despite the size, instead of a more economical analogue CCTV system, an IP solution was felt ideal as it would better serve the university’s overall needs.

City of Westfield, Indiana, One of the Happiest (and Most Secure) Cities in the U.S. The City of Westfield, Indiana installed a Hirsch system in 1996 and since that time, has not had to replace one component of the system. Since 2011, the system has been maintained, serviced, and managed by Open Control Systems, LLC. Submitted by identiv

he City of Westfield is located in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States, with a population of 36,854. Westfield is in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area. The city is fast growing and has been named one of the top 10 “Happiest Cities in the U.S.” and “Best Small Town in the Nation”. SITUATION Growing from a small town to an incorporated city, the City of Westfield needed a robust and reliable physical access control system (PACS) to secure its public spaces. In 1996, the city began installing a PACS infrastructure, starting with its Public Safety Building.

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The Public Safety Building operates 24/7/365 and the doors are opened approximately 200 times per day, which equates to nearly 1.5 million transactions per door annually. The facility required a secure physical access with minimal interaction. Over the years, the physical access footprint of the City of Westfield has grown, and by 2016, the new Grand Park encountered similar challenges. Though the entire facility is not a 24/7/365, workload demands similar to the that of the Public Safety Building are required. The Grand Park — comprised of the second largest indoor soccer facility in the U.S., concession buildings, and more — featured ten buildings with

different requirements and functions that needed to be interconnected and ready to receive commands on-demand. The City of Westfield needed a product with a proven history to accept the challenge of uncertainty and the ability to adapt to extreme working conditions. In regards to the Grand Park’s indoor arena, the building will eventually be attached to a hotel and will act as a 24/7/365 facility in some capacity. With a building of 400,000 square feet spanning 32 doors and growing, the city quickly realized that

many access control competitors were falling short of the demand. SOLUTION Identiv has been making the most reliable hardware and software for 35 years, starting with Hirsch Electronics. The Hirsch brand carries an implied reliability factor that is well known in the physical security industry. Isolated circuits, fused components, replaceable parts, and a modular design helps keep Hirsch products installed once and rarely visited again. The City of Westfield, Indiana

The City of Westfield chose to work with Identiv because our original Hirsch system was installed in 1996 and none of those original components have ever needed replacing. Most of the doors in the 24/7/365 Public Safety Building are opened an average of 200 times per day. If I have done my math right, that is 6,000 times per month, 72,000 times per year, and over the course of twenty years, that is almost 1.5 million transactions per door with minimal interaction. That says a lot, in my opinion, of the quality and robust features of the Hirsch product portfolio. Samuel Rivard Project Manager, City of Westfield, Indiana

installed a Hirsch system in 1996 and since that time, has not had to replace one component of the system. Since 2011, the system has been maintained, serviced, and managed by Open Control Systems, LLC. Identiv’s Hirsch Velocity is an integrated software platform that manages access control and security operations in thousands of different facilities, from single high-security rooms to multibuilding, multi-location campuses. Velocity allows end-users to control doors, gates, turnstiles, elevators, and other building equipment, monitor users as they move around a facility, prevent unwanted access, maintain compliance, and provide a robust audit trail. The modular design and the scalable architecture of Hirsch Mx Controllers enable an installation to start small and grow large, from a single controller system to a larger,

multi-site enterprise. Identiv’s uTrust ScramblePad keypad readers are a family of access control products that provide high-security keypad functionality, offered as a keypad only or keypad/reader combination for twofactor authentication. The ScramblePad design is specified in many of the world’s most secure locations due to its high-security scramble feature that randomly orders the digits each time the “START” button is pressed. The random scrambling prevents the acquisition of a user code via pattern recognition, and also prevents keypad wear that leaves a tell-tale impression of the numbers used in a valid PIN. BENEFITS By choosing Identiv’s Hirsch PACS, the City of Westfield, Indiana continues to grow exponentially year after year, all the while maintaining the safety of its residents and visitors.

Indian Public School Achieves Seamless Integration with Axis Solution Installation helps save costs and achieve increased collaboration Submitted by axis communications

he Indian Public School Coimbatore (TIPSC) is a residential school located in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India. The school has two separate campuses that are 25 kilometers apart, making it challenging for school management to monitor both campuses effectively. The school was looking for a solution that would enhance its communication and monitoring capabilities. At the same time, the management was keen on saving time and travel costs incurred from frequent trips between the two campuses.

trips between the campuses, which meant about two hours of daily travel time, not to mention the transportation costs.

SOLUTION The school deployed over 25 AXIS M1011 Network Cameras at different locations at the school including the classrooms, cafeterias, conference rooms and other common areas.

Before undertaking the full-fledged installation, the school tested several solutions during the pilot stage; but the quality and reliability of Axis network cameras came out on top by a wide margin.

RESULT Prior to the installation, the school management had to make two round trips shuttling between the campuses, on an average day. Using the Axis solution allowed for easy monitoring of the campuses, cost savings and additionally cutting down travel time. Apart from seamless monitoring of the school campus and hostel areas, the new solution also serves as a cost-effective video conferencing tool to hold meetings across the two campuses.

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The Indian Public School Coimbatore (TIPSC) is located on two campuses – in Coimbatore and Erode respectively. TIPSC was the first international school in the state of Tamil Nadu to implement the ‘Primary Years’ program of International Baccalaureate (IB) - an international educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 2006, the school has over 100 teachers and about 650 students from prekindergarten to grade 7. As a school offering international class education, the school management was keen on maintaining uniform quality and processes across both its campuses. With the campuses situated 25 kilometers apart, the school management was facing considerable difficulty with monitoring both campuses. On an average day, the school principal had to make two

The school also wanted to achieve cross-campus collaboration and realtime connectivity between activity and conference rooms at both facilities. Since the campuses were already connected through a 5GHz wireless point to point link, the school wanted to achieve 24/7 monitoring of both campuses using the existing Ethernet infrastructure.

In the first phase, the school deployed over 25 cameras between the two campuses. In the next phase, the school is planning to install 25 additional cameras. The school expects a total of 100 cameras by end of 2011 in its Coimbatore campus. With the first phase of the installation in place, the management is able to effortlessly monitor both the campuses through live images that are transmitted electronically.

Instead of using the Internet, the solution uses the existing wireless link to transmit images, thereby achieving considerable cost savings. The installation brings with it a number of advantages: • Cost–effective solution: With images being transmitted via the existing Ethernet infrastructure, image transmission is achieved at a minimal extra cost. Additionally, the

solution also results in considerable savings in travel costs for the school management since they can now monitor the campuses electronically. • Communication: Perhaps the biggest advantage of this solution is its utility as a seamless communication tool. The school authorities effectively use the cameras as a video conferencing tool. The cameras are used to transmit video, while audio is transmitted through a regular telephone line. This enables not only staff meetings between staff of the two campuses, but also allows for parent/teacher meetings with parents joining the meeting from the campus that is convenient for them. • Security: The ability to monitor all areas of the campus acts as an effective security mechanism. At any given time, the school management can observe activity within the campuses. The school principal can also access the school video from his residence, giving him 24/7 visibility. This provides a sense of security to all staff and students, and also acts as a deterrent for any criminal activity. • Quality management: Since the classrooms are monitored, it allows for school management to observe teaching methods and classroom behavior, thereby ensuring that the quality of education imparted is of high quality and uniform. Interlinking the classrooms also allows for unprecedented collaboration between students and staff of the two campuses, which encourages healthy exchange of ideas

UTC Secures Uxbridge College UTC Fire & Security provided Uxbridge College with its Lenel OnGuard Enterprise solution Submitted by UTC fire & security

he modern facilities at Uxbridge College give the students everything they need to fulfill their potential. The campus is easy to get to and just minutes from bustling Uxbridge town center. Uxbridge College is based on two modern campuses which offer all the best facilities to help students achieve academic and vocational excellence. Both campuses provide a refectory, student social areas and a learning resource center – so students can study when it suits them. Uxbridge College also invests heavily in information communication technology, spending approximately £700,000 each year on new and upgraded equipment. PRE-EXISTING SITUATION Uxbridge College has always placed a special emphasis on safety and security in and around the campuses. As over 5,000 students visit Uxbridge College on a daily basis, such a high profile site required the highest quality security solution available. The main requirement of the college was the integration of all security systems into one easy-to-use software management platform for both campuses. After

evaluating multiple installers and manufacturers in the market, UTC Fire & Security, and their local partner, were selected to install the integrated security solution selected. UTC FIRE & SECURITY’S SOLUTION UTC Fire & Security provided Uxbridge

At Uxbridge College OnGuard integrates over 75 cameras, six Lenel intelligent door controllers and 125 badge readers, providing the highest standard for alarm monitoring, system administration, badge design and video, visitor and credential management.

College with its Lenel OnGuard Enterprise solution. OnGuard Enterprise is the industry’s first multi-server, synchronized database solution designed for organizations with multiple facilities. The OnGuard Enterprise solution allows corporate security and IT managers to maintain central control over the entire integrated security system, while allowing local security personnel to maintain independence and autonomous operation. At Uxbridge College OnGuard integrates over 75 cameras, six Lenel intelligent door controllers and 125 badge readers, providing the highest standard for alarm monitoring, system administration, badge design and video, visitor and credential management. The OnGuard data exchange tool has been used to write scripts between the OnGuard platform and the College’s proprietary student record application. This smooth integration allows the Uxbridge staff to keep using their own familiar application. With this extensive solution in place, Uxbridge College can rest assured it is protected by a flexible and a highly reliable security solution.

The National Referral Hospital Trusts Matrix TimeAttendance and Access Control Solutions Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) got secured by Matrix Time-Attendance and Access Control Solutions Submitted by Matrix

he Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital is one of the top most renowned institutions in Bhutan delivering Healthcare services. The hospital caters to the population of Thimphu and neighboring districts. The hospital not only functions as the National Referral Hospital for the entire country but also functions as: Regional Referral Hospital for the Western District, District Hospital for Thimphu District, Human Resources Pool and Technical Backup for District Hospitals, Clinical Training Centre for the Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS) and Technical Support to the Public Health Programs.

wanted to restrict visitor entry to a pre-defined time and rooms of the hospital for better visitor management. SOLUTION OFFERED Matrix pitched its Access Control, Time-Attendance and Visitor Management Solution along with the different variants of biometric devices, which fulfills every requirement of this renowned Hospital. Around 206 devices were installed in the hospital, which are used in controlling access at rooms and elevators.

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CHALLENGES As the hospital works round the clock, one of the major concerns was to manage complex shifts of employees. Elevator control, where only users with access rights can call the elevator, was another challenge the hospital wanted to meet.

Devices were installed at the Main Entrance, Ward Rooms, Server Rooms, Outside Elevators and at Ramps on every floor to restrict access. So, there is no individual in the building who is not enrolled in the system. As the Hospital works 24 hours, there are multiple shifts in which the employees work. Through this, the Hospital could manage multiple shifts of employees.

Furthermore, the customer also wanted a solution, with the help of which the admin could assign entry and exit points for patients, visitors and employees. Lastly, the management

Approximately, 700 visitor profiles were created with constrained time to visit, limited rooms to enter and a predefined route of access. Also, crowd at the elevator was

controlled by restricting the use to only users with elevator access rights. RESULTS JDWNRH fulfilled its requirement with Matrix People Mobility Solution and achieved the following results: • Simplified Security by Restricting Unauthorized Entry • Reduced Complexity of Shifts • Crowd Controlling through Elevator Access Control • Time based and Zone based Entry Restrictions for Visitors and Patients Established in 1991, Matrix is a leader in Telecom and Security solutions for modern businesses and enterprises. An innovative, technology driven and customer focused organization, Matrix is committed to keep pace with the revolutions in the telecom and security industries. With more than 40% of its human resources dedicated to the development of new products, Matrix has launched cuttingedge products like IP-PBX, Universal Gateways, VoIP Gateways and Terminals, GSM Gateways, Access Control, TimeAttendance and Video Surveillance solutions. These solutions are feature-rich, reliable and conform to the international standards. Having global footprints in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa through an extensive network of more than 500 channel partners, Matrix ensures that the products serve the needs of its customers

faster and longer. Matrix has gained trust and admiration of customers representing the entire spectrum of industries. Matrix has won many international awards for its innovative products. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Application: Access Control, Time-Attendance and Visitor Management Users: 3,000 Devices: 200+ Locations: Thimphu, Bhutan (Single Location) Industry: Healthcare

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The Market for Security Systems in India is expected to grow at CAGR of Over 25%: NS Bindra Ingram Micro India is the largest technology distributor, providing sales, marketing and logistics services for the IT industry. The Company offers solutions in distribution of computers, computer equipment, and software also provides technological solutions in server storage, load balancing, networking, licensing, and security systems and other technologies. Ingram Micro serves customers worldwide. a&s India interacted with NS Bindra, Executive Director, Ingram Micro India to get a lowdown on their future expansions. By Anant Joshi, a&s India

system integrators working at the heart of the network to offerings through the full lifecycle of mobile devices, SMB to global enterprise software and computing, point of sale to cloud services, professional AV to physical security—Ingram Micro is trusted by customers to have the expertise and resources to help them define and push the boundaries of what’s possible. What is the core strategy adopted by Ingram Micro for India market? Ingram Micro’s core strategy will always be to focus on enhancing the

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What are the latest developments at Ingram Micro’s front? Ingram Micro helps businesses fully realize the promise of technology— helping them maximize the value of the technology that they make, sell or use. With its vast global infrastructure and focus on cloud, mobility, supply chain and technology solutions, Ingram Micro enables business partners to operate more efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve.

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Ingram Micro relentlessly works with thousands of vendor, reseller and retailer partners by customizing and delivering highly targeted applications for industry verticals, business to business customers and commercial needs. From provisioning solutions for

The market for security systems in India is expected to grow at a compounded annual rate of over 25% over the next three years. Comprised of access control systems, surveillance equipment, alarm systems, and fire detection and protection systems, approximately 60% of the products sold in India are imported.

success of its business partners. Apart from this, our focus will be to expand our footprint into Lifecycle Services, Cloud and Professional Service’s businesses. What are the growth prospects for Global Security and Fire Safety Industry? The scope of security and safety products is diverse, but the consumption of personal protection products, alarms, CCTV, residential protection solutions, and even electronic security devices is expected to increase significantly in the commercial market. India’s major end users include the armed forces, VIP security agencies, police, banks, multinationals corporations and the private sector. Rapid growth in sectors such as telecom, ports airports, aviation, railways, road, energy, construction and retail, coupled with the influx of multinational companies has been the driving force for creating demand for the security industry . The market for security systems in India is expected to grow at a compounded annual rate of over 25% over the next three years. Comprised of access control systems, surveillance equipment, alarm systems, and fire detection and protection systems, approximately 60% of the products sold in India are imported. Rising concern over terrorism and crime and a growing outsourcing industry are the key drivers of demand.The Indian fire protection market is expanding

to meet the growing demand from the user segment. Large office space, technology parks, commercial complexes, airports, petrochemical complexes, manufacturing ventures are expanding and these ventures continue to support the growth of the fire protection demand in the country. The Indian electronic security market is growing at 23 % CAGR with a potential to grow at 40% What is Ingram Microâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to Indian suppliers and partners? We will continuously expand our relationship with our vendor and partners by adding value to our relationship and solutions we offer to our partners. We want to be a one-stop-shop for partners for their entire requirement of IT and Security products and services. What is Ingram Microâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future plan? Ingram Micro is the largest technology distributor in India and globally, providing sales, marketing and logistics services for the IT industry worldwide.Going forward we would like

to consolidate our leadership position. Continuously expand into new service lines and add more product lines as per partner requirement. How Ingram Plans to promote its partnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cause? For Ingram Micro partner success is the core focus. Our entire business is done through our partners and their success is of utmost importance to us. As we move ahead, we would add more products and offerings in our portfolio to add to their revenue stream. Continuously support them on latest technology / services. Helping the partner with solutions like POC, Solution Architecture, Implementation & Configuration What are the latest awards won by Ingram Micro in the recent past? Ingram Micro has its operations in 52 countries and 6 continents. We are regularly awarded by independent associations, channel community and our vendor partners for relentlessly working to deliver spectrum of technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world.

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Infinova : An Integrators’ Manufacturer Leads from Front Infinova is creating new success stories in City surveillance and Smart Cities Space . Some of the projects done by Infinova are shining examples of professionalism and integrity. They include Mumbai City Surveillance, Hyderabad City Surveillance, Wardha Safe City Project, Hyderabad City Surveillance, 63 Airports in India, 22 Railway Stations and many more projects. submitted By infinova

the Indian Market in 2007 and since then, Infinova has been a prominent brand under Video Surveillance Segment. Infinova has always been among the top choices for any Video Surveillance requirement, in Critical Infrastructure Projects such as City Surveillance, Airports, Railways, Metros, Industrial and Defense Sectors. Milind Borkar,

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nfinova is a leading Global Security Products Manufacturer, headquartered in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, USA. Committed to technology, quality and reliability, Infinova delivers end-to-end Digital as well as Analog Surveillance Solutions. We specialize in offering Integrated Video Surveillance Solutions with a constant endeavor to deliver cuttingedge technology. Our Integrated Solution Portfolio comprises of IP & Analog cameras, Specialized Cameras, Video Management Software, Encoders/ Decoders, NVR’s and DVR’s, Video Analytics, Traffic Management Solutions, Financial and Retail Surveillance Solutions, Fiber Optics Transmitter/ Receiver, Industry Specialized Application Software and Custom Integrations. Infinova offers products which are delivered across diverse industries worldwide.

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Infinova Group is an ISO 9001 Certified Company, headquartered in USA and has more than 10 subsidiaries in over 30 countries around the world, dozens of sales branches and offices, nearly 1,900 employees and operations in more than 100 countries. Infinova entered

APPLICATION CASES Some of the major projects where Infinova has been successful in India are Mumbai City Surveillance, Hyderabad City Surveillance, Wardha Safe City Project, Hyderabad City Surveillance, 63 Airports in India, 22 Railway Stations, several locations of IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, ONGC, NTPC, HAL, BARC and SHAR.

To cater to the growing demand for Surveillance products in such Critical Infrastructure Projects in India, Infinova India has expanded operations and has recently procured a large Facility area at Pune. This facility will be a Local Assembly Unit for all major products sold in India. Infinova will also soon host the Product Software R&D center in India.

LOCAL ASSEMBLY UNIT To cater to the growing demand for Surveillance products in such Critical Infrastructure Projects in India, Infinova India has expanded operations and has recently procured a large Facility area at Pune. This facility will be a Local Assembly Unit for all major products sold in India. This facility is expected to be operational by the end of July, 2017. This is a major leap towards make in India Movement and this step shall also help for faster delivery and response times. Infinova India has also confirmed a larger facility space at Hyderabad, which will not only cater as a large warehouse facility for us, but also fulfill all the service support expansion requirements. This facility will cater to all the large projects in the South region, including Hyderabad City Surveillance and Hyderabad Community CCTV projects. R&D CENTER Infinova will also soon host the Product Software R&D center in India. This will enable us in serving our customers more efficiently by means of quick customizations, firmware development, product improvement, etc. Infinova is focused on delivering Solutions, and not just Products. We work closely with its partners on projects and ensure a win-win situation to close the deal. We at Infinova are able to deliver a complete solution to its partners, assist in designing, deliver quality and reliable products and also educate them on technology and various other partnerships based on project requirement, thus instilling complete faith and confidence with our partners. This makes Infinova an Integrators’ Manufacturer.

Essl : One of the Leading Biometric Players in India eSSL Security is one amongst the leading biometric companies in India and has grown into international territories since inception (2002). With the vision of being a top player on the global scale, eSSL has built in-house expertise to be the vision. By essl security

Major projects done by ESSL are as follows:

Anand Jain, Founder-Director, Essl Security SSL Security is India’s largest Security Solutions Provider Company with over 5, 00,000 customers across the world. Started on 2002 in Bangalore, currently we have 15 Branch offices in major states of India, our wide channel of network covers all the district of India. SPECIALTIES: Turnstiles, Flap barriers, Swing Barriers & Boom Barriers, Biometrics, CCTV- IP and Analog, Multi-Door Access Control, DVRs & NVRs- 16 Channels+, Guard Patrol System, Hotel & Bio Locks. eSSL’s products backed up with the strong software team, has made eSSL invincible in the field of security Industry in India and on global scale. Our software solutions includes • Time and Attendance • Payroll • Visitor Management • Canteen Management Since eSSL’s inception, we, at eSSL have focused in providing hassle free and systematic solution for your time and attendance & access control requirements thus, edging out the manual process. With over a decade of existence in the field, and two times prestigious “Frost and Sullivan” award winner (2007&2010), we are the pioneers and synonymous in the security industry for “Biometrics”.

• Midday meal biometric project to keep track of misused funds • School fingerprint system project for Gujarat government • eSSL being a major contributor to the security industry, has diversified into many vertical to help build a better environment. Major contribution is as follows, Biometrics, Access control, CCTV, Turnstiles, Flap barrier, Boom Barrier, Elevator controller, Video door Phones, Locks- Hotel locks and Bio locks, Guard Patrol System and accessories TECHNOLOGIES: eSSL has always been emphasizing on the technology when it comes to end customer satisfaction. Blend of unique technologies and products, eSSL’s solutions takes a name as synonymous in the security industry. Constant internal changes and revamping of technological models, eSSL stands as an unbeaten name in the security industry. • Push Data Technology in Biometrics devices • Advanced data encryption algorithms • Integrated platform to provide amalgamated solutions

eSSL’s growth shows signs of great passion to help people in promoting hazardous and dreadful free environment through its security solutions.

Push Data Technology - eSSL biometric models enabled with push data technology, pushes the data from the devices to the centralized server location. This advanced technological implementation is to assist multi location companies to maintain a centralized server by eliminating the installation of servers at each location by cutting down the cost. Advanced data Encryption algorithms - With highly reliable algorithms built in-house has enabled end user to move the data pertaining to their employees to the central server securely. The data from the products of eSSL takes an encrypted path to the server to make sure of the data losses and theft. INTEGRATED PLATFORM: eSSL‘s integrated platform for major verticals has made a revolution in the electronic security industry. Since many SMB’s have an indigent purchase or order management systems, it’s highly impossible to integrate two different standalone systems thus leading to maintenance complications. Considering the factor of integration, eSSL has created a platform to integrate standalone products / system to form an amalgamated solution. This enables any enterprise or an organization to make, maintain and implement integrated and centralized solution. eSSL with the passion and unique solutions has catered to the needs of end customers to make an effective business model with futuristic missions. eSSL sprouted in all the major sectors to grow into a most trusted brand providing security based solutions. Ranging from retail sector to all major sectors, eSSL has established a nest to take control of the Indian security market and also by growing into different topographies to make its presence.

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Tenon Group of Companies: An Integrated Security and Facilities Management Corporation The Tenon Group of Companies, an Integrated Security & Facilities Management Corporation has a global presence in 6 countries and spread across India with over 55,000 employees in 71 branches, providing comprehensive range of services to more than 1800 + corporate. SUBMITTED BY TENON GROUP

Peregrine has the ability to deliver high quality services across the entire spectrum.

Major Manjit Rajain, Group Chairman Tenon Group of Companies he Tenon Group of Companies is an Integrated Security & Facilities Management Corporation, which has presence in 3 countries and spread across India with over 55,000 employees in 71 branches, providing comprehensive range of services to more than 1900 + corporate. Founded by Major Manjit Rajain, the company started with manned guarding services - Peregrine Guarding in 1995, which quickly established itself as the premier establishment in this space. It has been independently rated by KPMG, EY and Deloitte as amongst the top 5 service providers in the country. Tenon Group’s In house model is a cost effective delivery model which reduces different layers of management fee to bare minimum levels as compared to other IFM and security companies. The services offered by Tenon Group broadly comes under 3 categories –

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SECURITY SERVICES Our 2 brands which offer security services are – Peregrine Guarding in India and Peregrine Frontline Security in Singapore. Peregrine provides integrated security solutions in Physical Security, Electronic Security, Risk Assessment Consultancy, Executive Protection, Event Security and Remote Surveillance Command Center.

Peregrine Frontline Security is a leading provider of security services in Singapore. Besides, it provides close protection officers, security systems and technology solutions to customers across 73 sites in Singapore. It provides security management, consultancy services and training, as well as supplying a wide range of security and surveillance products including CCTV systems, GPS tracking systems, metal detectors, biometric time and attendance systems, and under vehicle surveillance systems. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES Facilities Management Services are delivered through Tenon Facilities Management in

Tenon Group of Companies was awarded with the Prestigious Gold Medal and the Group Chairman was conferred with the International Award for Excellence by the Institute of Economic Studies in September 2015. He also received the Global Achiever’s Award conferred to him in Dubai in January 2016.

India and in UK. The full range of facilities management services include soft services like cleaning to high-end specialist services like workplace management and unique services like Critical Systems Engineering Building Operations & Support Services. Tenon has been providing facilities management services for a wide range of public and private sector businesses. The clients include some of the world’s most respected blue chip and homegrown companies. The hard services such as predictive mechanical and electrical maintenance services, HVAC management and AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) services is delivered through a wholly owned subsidiary – Rotopower Projects. In UK the FM Company has a niche segment in the market dealing with commercial and office facility management, encompassing soft and hard services. It has a leadership position in servicing Universities and Ministry of Defense besides multi tenanted office accommodation and blue chip commercial clients. REMOTE SURVEILLANCE SERVICES Remote Services is offered through the state of the art Soteria Command Center. The Soteria Command Center is a business tool that predicts, manages, analyses and communicates the environmental deviations for certain events. These events can be controlled & monitored in a defined and a managed environment. It provides unique real time remote monitoring which utilizes predictive event analytics and proactive response management that facilitate in alleviating business risks. The service not only assist clients in preempting any critical or noncritical challenging security related incidents but also provides them with vital information on any impending situations.

Mantra Softech: An Undisputed Leader in Biometric and RFID Industry in India

Mantra’s focus is to produce innovative products and services with vertical specific innovations. Mantra Products are known as first indigenous fingerprint sensor manufacturer in India, and focus is to produce innovative products are certified by STQC / UIDAI and only Indian company with FBI certification. Submitted by Mantra Softech

and profit growth through innovations superior products, service, quality and commitment.

Hiren Bhandari, MD, Mantra Softech ounded in 2006, Mantra is known as an undisputed leader in Biometrics and RFID industry in India. Mantra’s product portfolio is perfect fit for any requirement related to Biometric, RFID and Smartcard. Mantra is not only indigenous manufacturer of biometrics product but also providing services towards implementation of turnkey projects, operation and maintenance of complete projects and distributing major brands including Mantra into market by utilizing strong channel network, and all divided into Product, Projects & SI & Distribution divisions. Mantra Products are known as first indigenous fingerprint sensor manufacturer in India, and focus is to produce innovative products are certified by STQC / UIDAI and only Indian company with FBI certification. VISION Mantra’s vision is to be among top 10 companies in Biometrics field, capture 10% market share by end of 2025. To be the most admired company in the field of Biometrics. MISSION Manta’s mission is to deliver revenue

PROJECTS & SYSTEM INTEGRATION Mantra projects and System Integration divisions are known as best solutions implementer for security automation projects, specially integrated access control and attendance solutions for large corporate, industries and multi locations projects using various technologies as like palm vein, fingerprint, facial, IRIS etc.

Mantra is not only indigenous manufacturer of biometrics product but also providing services towards implementation of turnkey projects, operation and maintenance of complete projects and distributing major brands including Mantra into market by utilizing strong channel network, and all divided into Product, Projects & SI & Distribution divisions.

RESELLER AND DISTRIBUTOR NETWORK Mantra’s Reseller and Distributor network has grown and expanded rapidly for the past several years and now it is looking forward to continued growth and increased market share. by continued advertising and marketing efforts. We are committed to helping our channel partners to design end to end solution and increase their sales by building the brand image. The company’s innovation is to transform the Biometrics technology where any integrator, customer or manufacturer can pick its own hardware and be able to keep the existing legacy software and able to integrate hardware with it for effective usages. Mantra mission is to provide innovative and reliable solution to its customers in order to make Biometrics solution for everyone without worrying of the limitations of individual Biometrics hardware in different environments. Mantra is committed to providing total and quality Biometrics, RFID and Smartcard based solutions to give technology leverage in enhancing business and security PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Mantra’s product offerings include Finger Print sensors, IRIS sensors, Integrated Fingerprint devices, Integrated IRIS devices, POS, Micro ATM, Financial Terminal, IRIS recognition in mobile, SDK and API.

Security Awareness Amongst Millenials It is imperative that every organization has a well-defined Data Loss Prevention program and thoroughly educates every employee about it. Ideally, IT training session held during induction of a millennial work force. By Major Sameer Gaokar, Security Risk Consultant, MitKat Advisory Services

Major Sameer Gaokar, Security Risk Consultant, MitKat Advisory Services ne of the greatest threats to information security could actually come from within the organization. Inside ‘attacks’ have been noted to be some of the most dangerous since these people are already quite familiar with the infrastructure. It is not always disgruntled workers and corporate spies who are a threat. Often, it is the non-malicious, uninformed employee who can do harm to the company’s network by visiting websites infected with malware, responding to phishing e-mails, storing their login information in an unsecured location, or even giving out sensitive information when exposed to social engineering. India has the largest youth population

in the world and by 2021 it is estimated that 64% of the country’s population will be in the working age group of 20-35. In the coming years, these Millennials, also known as Generation Y (after Gen X) and Generation C (for Connected), will dominate India’s workforce. Various surveys have found that workers born between the early 1980s and early 2000s are much more concerned with productivity and convenience than security, to the point where they will ignore IT directives or work around what they call, “clunky security mandates.” If security protocols interfere with that, they’ll go with speed and convenience. The likely result is that they’ll bypass those settings completely, or turn to another, unsecure, platform that doesn’t have those perceived barriers. By now, the list of the “totally connected” generation’s employment expectations is familiar: • Universal access to high-speed networks. • Freedom to use multiple devices – smartphones, tablets, eReaders and more – to access and share both personal and corporate data, anytime and anywhere. Oh, and they want to use their own devices, not the company’s. • Freedom to use personal apps for work.

• Intuitive design of apps, so no training is required • Flexible hours and locations. What’s the problem with finishing the report at home at 2 a.m., instead of in a cubicle between 9 and 5? What’s the problem with working with colleagues online or face-to-face — whichever is most convenient? • No significant separation between “work” and “life.” • The use of social networking to collaborate. • A seamless user experience on their phones, without cumbersome security limits imposed by IT. In such a technology and connectivity centric work environment, organizations have two options: One is to lock it down — companies will have to choose security over productivity and keep employees actions within the confines of security policy. The other is to allow a more open environment, but only on devices where the company can monitor usage and be notified when someone goes outside the boundaries of what’s acceptable. In both scenarios, it is imperative that every organization has a well-defined Data Loss Prevention program and thoroughly educates every employee about it. Ideally, IT training session held during induction of a millennial work force should highlight the following mandatory aspects: -

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• Do not share your password. • Ensure you have a strong password that incorporates lower and upper case, numbers and special characters. • Use only corporate IT approved apps for accessing work applications. • Do not download unknown apps on the work device. • Use multiple verification methods. • If it’s not useful for work, do not download the app on a work device without checking with IT first. • If you feel that the email is spam or not trustworthy, err on the side of caution and

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do not click on the links. Inform IT. Practical tips to help optimize Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program in a Gen Y dominant environment: • Identify and classify your data: A well-developed, granular data classification scheme will enable every organization to design and implement proper controls for different types of data. • Be concerned about view-only access.: Even though organizations have built security controls with the idea that viewonly or read-only access is low-risk, often individuals can view (and extract) far more data than they truly need to do their jobs. Such data needs special attention and control under the DLP • Implement a data management lifecycle: Data should be properly defined, classified and stored appropriately at the starting point. Additionally, compliance with data retention policies is a must, which defines the amount of data that needs to be managed and protected. • Do not allow unauthorized devices on your network: Stringent checks should be ensured over non-corporate including unauthorized parties with physical access to the company’s premises accessing internal network resources, and internal users connecting personal devices to the corporate network. • Do not permit the copying of sensitive data to removable media: Endpoints should be configured to disable writing to all removable storage devices. Organization owned mobile devices like laptops / smartphones or PDAs should have full disk encryption, and company should have the ability to erase them remotely if they are lost or stolen. • Improve authorization and access control measures: Access restrictions should be augmented by monitoring to identify unusual or suspicious activity by those with access to sensitive data. • Understand data usage and flows and your data loss vectors:

File access monitoring can increase knowledge of data usage within the organization, and network based DLP tools should also be considered to gain visibility over data flowing across internal networks and to the internet. • Take a risk-based approach: A DLP program should be designed to protect the most sensitive data (not all data) hence its implementation across a complex environment should be in phased manner, with a priority of addressing high-risk/high-value networks, hosts or physical locations. • Update your policies and create awareness: Clear guidance should educate employees on what is expected from them while handling data and a clear and well-understood data protection policy will encourage proper behavior by employees and data owners with respect to data handling, storage and transfer. • Audit your own compliance: Organizations should test employee awareness through real-life examples of attacks to verify that employees know what to do under specific circumstances.

generation in history, and with that comes their need of everything being instant – information and communication at the click of a button. As they spend more time online, both at work and at home, the odds increase that they will be the target of an online attack. Periodic and innovative training to negate such threats and a comprehensive data loss prevention program can minimize the extent of damage caused by these attacks.

Major Sameer Gaokar is a Security Risk Consultant with MitKat Advisory Services. Sameer has over two decades of experience in leadership and general management roles across defence, logistics, health care, corporate security and project management. Trained on Lean & Business Process Management System (BPMS) for ISO Compliance and Business Development, he has vast experience in driving training and change management for process/technology adaptation and functional transformation initiatives. Sameer brings a deep understanding of Security Architecture, Engineering & Design and their emerging trends as relevant to changing geo-political scenario.

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When Surveillance Meets AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we operate and rely on technology, enabling us to work more efficiently and effectively than ever before, making our jobs simpler, our efforts more calculated and our outputs more accurate. Similarly, AI is impacting our security and surveillance systems, where AI meets traditional surveillance practices submitted By dahua technology

ecurity camera shipment continues to grow at 14.1% CAGR to reach 190 million units in 2020 (according to IHS report, September 2016) despite revenue growth slowed to 8.1% CAGR. There are just too many cameras and video footage to be digested by human operators. Most security video footage is erased or over-written without being watched. Video Analytics Technology was once perceived as a solution to automate the utilization of abundant video footage resources. By means of identifying and tagging the appearance of certain patterns in a video, the system could perform search and run statistics on it. Such output could further be accumulated and analyzed to find trends and correlations. However, the potential has not been translated into business momentum. Complexity in analytic algorithm made it difficult to develop new software to detect a desirable pattern and the tremendous demand in CPU processing power made it difficult to get timely analytics output. Artificial Intelligence may be the key to unlock this potential. Video Analytics Technology has been evolving over the past 10 years. It is getting on the headline more often lately due to

the use of Artificial Intelligence. Machine learning greatly simplifies the software development process and the processing power of GPU made it possible to perform near real time video analysis. For example, the 2016 G20 summit, China has deployed security solution developed by Dahua Technology using AI – deep learning to automatically screen pedestrians in airport and train stations for criminal suspects. DEEP LEARNING HAS BEEN ACCELERATING THE PACE OF INTELLIGENT SURVEILLANCE Deep learning refers to artificial neural networks that are composed of many layers. It aims to emulate human’s ability to analyze and study. It imitates the mechanism of the brain in order to interpret data, such as image, voice and text. Deep learning has been successfully applied in image and voice recognition and is set to be a future development direction. In 2013, deep learning was listed by MIT as one of the top ten breakthrough technologies. In the security industry, the application of deep learning is important for two reasons. Deep learning, on the one hand improves the accuracy of some algorithms. On the other hand, it realizes functions which

cannot be done without using deep learning. For instance, facial recognition includes three key parts: face detection, facial features alignment and feature extraction comparison. If deep learning technology was adopted, the performance of each part would be improved dramatically. Using deep learning, the facial expression, gender, age, hair color, accessories, emotion etc. all can be better recognized. Moreover, GPU can be used to accelerate the computation of deep learning algorithm. Traditional intelligent analysis is unable to cover a large-scale scene with more than 300 people, not to mention group analysis of moving scenes. Now based on deep learning technology and GPU, it can easily deal with 300 targets simultaneously and further estimate the crowd density and identify the movement of the crowd, to provide more useful information to security staffs. Obviously, deep leaning accelerates the development of intelligent surveillance. On 7th March, 2017, Dahua, worked together with NVIDIA, a world-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing company, to launch the “Deep Sense” server for smart video structure analysis. Meanwhile, Dahua also cooperated with many renowned

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universities in and out of China to advance research on deep learning. As a result, Dahua’s face recognition algorithm ranked number one on the public authoritative testing platform LFW, beating Tencent, Google and other top academic and commercial groups around the world. Dahua made an early start on AI Technology Dahua Technology made an early start in AI application amongst players in the global security industry. In 2009, Dahua established a department to research on intelligent algorithms, exploring potential applications in security solutions. The department was later merged with other research groups to form the Institute of Advanced Technology, which focuses on advanced technologies on AI, optics, Codec and ISP, etc. ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) by Dahua has greatly improved traffic and parking management for better environments, promoting sustainable urban development. Deep learning is also being applied to the recognition of vehicles and people. Human objects can be classified according to clothing, hair color, wearing eye glasses, backpack, gender, age range and even facial expression. Vehicles can be classified by color, make, model and type on top of vehicle license plate. Vehicle Identification and Statistical Analysis The ability to utilize AI to identify and analyze vehicles is going to be very valuable. A witness may remember the color and make but not the plate of a vehicle. After applying deep learning, there has been an obvious improvement in AI-powered security applications. On the one hand, the rate of plate number recognition has

increased significantly. On the other hand, it is now able to identify car features like type, make, model and color in a more systematic way. Combining various elements in one search, it becomes possible to identify a target vehicle even if the license plate is not captured. Human Recognition and Statistical Analysis Traditional intelligent video analysis technology was previously not able to perform recognition of body shape, gender, age, hair color or hair length, but Dahua’s deep learning technology made it all possible. Deep learning video analytics server handles recognition of up to 80 people within 40ms. Human recognition also suits to be applied in crowded places with continuous flows of people, such as on escalators, crossroads, business centers and gates of exhibition centers, and its accuracy rate reaches up to 95%. As long as there are enough training done, the recognition rate is only constrained by how big part of the target is exposed to the camera and their moving speed. Just as if a human operator is watching the video full time. APPLICATION OF AI TO CAMPUS SAFETY In recent years, the American TV series called Person of Interest has been very popular. This TV series described details of predicting crimes by AI. A software genius called Finch invented a program for advance recognition of potential violent criminal based on observing a pattern. Sounded like science fiction but it is close to becoming reality with AI deep learning. A GPU powered “Deep Sense” server can cover 192-channels of HD video. Unlike

previous Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) which can only monitor the key entrances due to cost and capacity limitation, it becomes technically and economically viable to fully monitor the surveillance system of a typical building campus. With a rich set of search criteria, it is much more likely to get a match even without get a clear face shot of the target. The system can trace the trail of a target to screen for “behavior of interest”. This helps police improve their speed of solving crimes and deter criminals thereby improving security. For example, if the police want to find a suspect who is a middle-aged man with red umbrella, they can search the key words like “red umbrella”, “male”, “30 to 50 years old” and so on in the system. The AI system can perform a quick search and therefore saving a lot of manual work. DEVELOPING TRENDS FOR AI TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION IN SECURITY The development of AI applications will likely faces many obstacles and difficulties but the trends are optimistic. The advance in human object and vehicle recognition has made significant impact to security applications. Voice recognition is likely to be the next driver. Acoustic pattern can be combined with human behavior pattern or vehicle characteristics to narrow down a search faster and reduce false alarm. Voice can also be a form of data entry or interaction. Hand gesture and body gesture or a combination of these could help the “machine” to understand the context of what is happening.

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DEEP LEARNING Benefits the SECURITY INDUSTRY

As the technology progresses, deep learning will continue to help gain insights using big data that were previously inaccessible, particularly in image and video. By Adler Wu, Product Marketing Manager -Vertical Solutions & 3rd Party Integrations,Hikvision Digital Technology

data, and finding ever more efficient ways to allow surveillance to shift from post-incident tracing to alerts during incidents—or even pre-incident alerts. In order to satisfy these demands, new technologies are required. Intelligent video surveillance has been available for many years. However, the outcomes of its application have not been ideal. The emergence of deep learning has enabled these demands to become reality. THE INSUFFICIENCY OF TRADITIONAL INTELLIGENT ALGORITHMS Traditional intelligent video surveillance has especially strict requirements for a scene’s background. The accuracy of intelligent recognition and analysis in comparable scenarios remains inconsistent. This is primarily due to the fact that traditional intelligent video analysis algorithms still have many flaws.

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ata storage devices across the security industry are routinely required to handle an enormous amount and many layers of raw data. As Safe City projects in varying sizes become more prevalent, the number of surveillance nodes has reached the hundreds of thousands. And due to the widespread use of highdefinition monitoring, the amount of data involved in security surveillance has increased dramatically in a short time. Efficient collection, analysis, and application of data and the intelligent use of it are becoming ever more critical in this industry. Thus, improving video intelligence appears to be an inevitable, industrywide goal. Security users hope that their investment in new products will bring even more benefits beyond simply tracing and tracking persons of interest and evidence collection after a security event. Some examples of added benefits include using the latest technologies to replace the large amount of man-power previously required for searching surveillance footage, detecting anomalous

In an intelligent recognition and analysis process, such as human facial recognition, two key steps are required: First, features are extracted, and second, “classification learning” is performed. The degree of accuracy in this first step directly determines the accuracy of the algorithm. In fact, most of the system’s calculation and testing workload is consumed in this part. The features in traditional intelligent algorithms are designed by humans and have always been heavily subjective. More abstract features—those that humans have difficulty comprehending or describing—are inevitably missed. With shifting angles and lighting, and especially when the sample size is enormous, many features can be too difficult to detect. Therefore, while traditional intelligent algorithms perform well in very specific environments, subtle changes (image quality, environment, etc.) yield significant challenges to accuracy. The second step—classification learning—mainly involves target detection and attribute recognition. As the number of available categories for classification rises, so does the difficulty level. Hence, traditional intelligent analysis technologies are highly accurate in vehicle analysis but not in human and object analysis. For example,

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in vehicle detection, a distinction is made between a vehicle and a non-vehicle, so the classification is simple and the level of difficulty is low. To recognize vehicle attributes requires recognition of different vehicle designs, logos, and so on. However, there are relatively few of these, making the classification results generally accurate. On the other hand, if recognition is to be performed on human faces, each person is a classification of its own, and the corresponding categories will be extremely numerous—naturally leading to a very high level of difficulty. Traditional intelligent algorithms generally use shallow learning models to handle situations with large amounts of data in complex classifications. The analysis results are far from ideal. Furthermore, these results directly restrict the breadth and depth of intelligent applications and further development. Hence the need for increasing the “depth” of intelligence in big data for the security industry is arising. THE ADVANTAGES OF DEEP LEARNING AND ITS ALGORITHMS Traditional intelligent algorithms are designed by humans. Whether or not they are designed well depends greatly on experience and even luck, and this process requires a lot of time. So, is it even possible to get machines to automatically learn some of the features? Yes! This is actually the objective of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The inspiration for deep learning comes from a human brain’s neural networks. Our brains can be seen as a very complex deep learning model. Brain neural networks are comprised of billions of interconnected neurons; deep learning simulates this structure. These multi-layer networks can collect information and perform corresponding actions. They also possess the ability for object abstraction and recreation. Deep learning is intrinsically different from other algorithms. The way it solves the insufficiencies of traditional algorithms is encompassed in the following aspects. First, From “Shallow” to “Deep” The algorithmic model for deep learning has a much deeper structure than the two 3-layered structures of traditional algorithms. Sometimes, the number of layers can reach over a hundred, enabling it to process large amounts of data in complex classifications. Deep learning is very similar to the human learning process, and has a layer-by-layer feature-abstraction process. Each layer will have different “weighting,” and this weighting reflects on what was learned about the images’ “components.” The higher the layer level, the more specific the components. Simulating the human brain, an original signal in deep learning passes through layers of processing; next, it takes a partial understanding (shallow) to an overall abstraction (deep) where we can perceive the object.

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Second, From “Artificial Features” to “Feature Learning” Deep learning does not require manual intervention but relies on a computer to extract features by itself. This way it is able to extract as many features from the target as possible, including abstract features that are difficult or impossible to describe. The more features there are, the more accurate the recognition and classification will be. Some of the most direct benefits that deep learning algorithms can bring include achieving comparable or even better-than-human pattern recognition accuracy, strong antiinterference capabilities, and the ability to classify and recognize thousands of features. KEY FACTORS OF DEEP LEARNING In total, there are three main reasons why deep learning only became popular in recent years and not earlier: the scale of data involved, computing power, and network architecture. Improvements in data-driven algorithm performance have accelerated deep learning in various intelligent applications in a short amount of time. Specifically, with the increase in data scale, algorithmic performance improved as well. Accordingly, user experience has improved and more users are involved, further facilitating a larger scale of data.

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Video surveillance data makes up 60% of big data, and the amount is rising at 20% annually. The speed and scale of this achievement is due to the popularization of high definition video surveillance—HD 1080p is becoming more common, and 4K and higher resolutions are gradually being applied in many important applications. Hikvision has operated in the security industry for many years with its own research and development capabilities, employing large amounts of real video and image data as training samples. With a large amount of good quality data, and over a hundred team members to label the video images, sample data with millions of categories have been accumulated. With this large amount of quality training data, human, vehicle, and object pattern recognition models will become more and more accurate for video surveillance use. Furthermore, high performance hardware platforms enable higher computational power. The deep learning model requires a large amount of samples, making a large amount of calculations inevitable. In the past, hardware devices were incapable of processing complex deep learning models with over a hundred layers. In 2011, Google’s DeepMind used 1,000 devices with 16,000 CPUs to simulate a neural network with approximately 1 billion neurons. Today, only a few GPUs are required to achieve the same sort of computational power with even faster iteration. The rapid development of GPUs, supercomputers, cloud computing, and other high performance hardware platforms has allowed deep learning to become possible.

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by front-end devices, reducing the workload for back-end devices; matching and searching efficiency of back-end servers improve as well.

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Finally, the network architecture plays its own role in advancing deep learning. Through constant optimization of deep learning algorithms, better target-object recognition can be achieved. For more complex applications such as facial recognition or in scenarios with different lighting, angles, postures, expressions, accessories, resolutions, etc., network architecture will impact the accuracy of recognition, i.e., the more layers in deep learning algorithms, the better the performance. In 2016, Hikvision achieved the number one position in the Scene Classification category at the ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge 2016. The team from Hikvision Research Institute used inception-style networks and not-so-deep residual networks that perform better in considerably less training time, according to Hikvision’s experiments for training and testing. Furthermore, Hikvision’s Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Technology, based on Deep Learning and led by the company’s Research Institute, also won the first price in the ICDAR 2016 Robust Reading Competition. The Hikvision team substantially surpassed both strong domestic and foreign competitors in three wordrecognition challenges, including born-digital images, focused scene text, and incidental scene text, demonstrating that the word recognition technology by Hikvision reached the world’s top level.

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APPLICATION OF DEEP LEARNING PRODUCTS In the past two years, deep learning technology has excelled in speech recognition, computer vision, voice translation, and much more. It has even surpassed human capabilities in the areas of facial verification and image classification; hence, it has been highly regarded in the field of video surveillance for the security industry. In the application of intelligent video in target detection, tracking, and recognition, the rise of deep learning has had a profound influence. When applying those three functions, deep learning potentially touches upon every aspect of the security video surveillance industry: facial detection, vehicle detection, non-motor vehicle detection, facial recognition, vehicle brand recognition, pedestrian detection, human body feature detection, abnormal facial detection, crowd behavior analysis, multiple target tracking, and so on.

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These types of intelligent functions require a series of front-end surveillance cameras, back-end servers and other products which support deep learning algorithms. In small scale applications, frontend cameras can directly operate structured human and vehicle feature extraction, and tens of thousands of human facial images can be stored within the front-end devices to implement direct facial comparison, so as to reduce costs of communicating with a server. In large scale applications, front-end cameras can work with back-end servers. Specifically, the structured video task is handled

This year, Hikvision will soon introduce a series of products with deep learning technology, such as the DeepInview Series cameras which can accurately detect, recognize, and analyze human, vehicle, and object features and behavior, and can be widely used in indoor and outdoor scenarios. Another of products worth mentioning is Hikvision’s DeepInmind Series of NVRs which incorporate advanced deep learning algorithms and imitate human thoughts and memory. The DeepInmind products feature an innovative NVR+GPU mode, retaining the advantages of traditional NVRs and additional structured video analysis functions, which together greatly improve the value of video. Deep learning is the next level of AI development. It is beyond machine learning where supervised classification of features and patterns are set into algorithms. Deep learning incorporates unsupervised or “self-learning” principles. Hikvision is developing this concept in its own analytics algorithms. Enhanced accuracy is the result of multi-layer learning and extensive data collection. Application of this algorithm into face recognition, vehicle recognition, human recognition, and other platforms will significantly advance the performance of analytics.

The algorithmic model for deep learning has a much deeper structure than the two 3-layered structures of traditional algorithms. Sometimes, the number of layers can reach over a hundred, enabling it to process large amounts of data in complex classifications. Deep learning is very similar to the human learning process, and has a layer-by-layer feature-abstraction process. Each layer will have different “weighting,” and this weighting reflects on what was learned about the images’ “components.” The higher the layer level, the more specific the components. Simulating the human brain, an original signal in deep learning passes through layers of processing; next, it takes a partial understanding (shallow) to an overall abstraction (deep) where we can perceive the object. Adler Wu Product Marketing Manager -Vertical Solutions & 3rd Party Integrations, Hikvision Digital Technology

India Needs Speed Violation

Detection System on Priority Basis India faces the elephantine challenge of road accidents on highways. In most cases over speeding and overtaking are the common causes of traffic rule violations and fatal accidents. Speed Violation Detection System is one such smart technology that can help the traffic police in a big way. By Shweta Singh, Vehant Technologies

ith the ongoing technological advancements, Traffic Police of various states in India is having an urge to develop smart traffic management solutions which provide greater information to the authorities to proactively manage the ongoing traffic situation and allow citizens to make informed travel choices. With Smart traffic management solutions, the overall burden of Shweta Singh, traffic on the roads will reduce Vehant Technologies and it will result in improving overall security levels on road which will reduce the probability of road accidents up to a remarkable extent. Intelligent Traffic Enforcement systems like Speed violation detection system is part of a centralized approach to modern traffic management. This has arisen from the need for more cost effective and efficient monitoring of traffic. DATA ANALYSIS As per NCRB Report on Traffic accidents, a rising trend was seen in absolute number of deaths in ‘Traffic Accidents’ during the last three years 2013 - 2015. Number of deaths have increased by 4.9% (from 1,69,107 in 2014 to 1,77,423 in 2015). Please refer to Table1A(A) below: A total of 4,96,762 traffic accidents comprising of 4,64,674 road accidents were reported, these accidents caused 1,48,707 deaths respectively during 2015. Road accident cases in the country have increased by 3.1% (4,64,674 in 2015 from 4,50,898 in 2014). In some states of India like Madhya Pradesh, road accidents caused more deaths compared to persons injured. A total of 4,574 cases of road accidents were also reported on Expressways which

caused injuries to 3,864 persons and deaths of 1,849 persons. The highest number of persons died in road accidents were reported on the National Highways accounting for 33.4% (49,651 out of 1,48,707) followed by State Highways (27.7%)(41,219 deaths). A total of 1,849 persons died due to road accidents on the Expressways during 2015. It is observed by NCRB report that Highest contributor (41.0%) in major causes of deaths in Road deaths during 2015 is Over Speeding. Cause - wise analysis of fatal road accidents revealed that 41.0% (60,969 out of 1,48,707 deaths) of fatalities in road accidents were due to over-speeding. SOLUTION: SPEED VIOLATION DETECTION SYSTEM The objective of Speed Violation Detection system is to track down vehicles that violates the traffic regulations and over-speeds than the pre-assigned speed limit. Speed Violation Detection system detects the speed of the vehicle on stretches like on highways, traffic junctions etc. along with number plate of the vehicle. In the user friendly graphical user interface (GUI), it highlights the vehicle as “over-speeding vehicle” if its speed doesnot falls into the assigned speed limit. This system is also useful in categorizing the vehicle as per user defined category and generating alerts of the same at the Central location. The speed limit is configurable and can be assigned to the system according to the requirement. HOW IS IT USEFUL? • It will calculate and show the speed of the vehicle automatically – May avoid fatal accidents due to over speeding. • It will help to identify the hotlisted vehicles like Stolen, Wanted, Suspected or any user defined category and simultaneously generating alerts at the central control room. • It will help to respond quickly to accidents and monitoring the situation effectively. • It will help Police to apprehend suspected vehicles. • It will help Police to ensure safe and clear passage for users • It will help Police to have 24Hrs eyes on defaulters from the central location. • It will reduce man-power on field WHERE IS IT BEING USED? Speed Violation Detection System is already being used by Police in cities like: Bangalore, Gandhinagar, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Vishakahapatnam etc.

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Honeywell Launches Outcome Based Services For Connected Buildings Management Cloud-based connected buildings service draws from the collective power of Internet of Things technologies, mobile applications, and Honeywell’s service engineers. Smart services suite taps building connectivity to prioritze maintenance activities to optimize facility performance and reduce cost. SUBMITTED BY Honeywell security & fire

oneywell has introduced a new cloud-enabled building management service that prioritizes the most impactful maintenance activities to optimize building performance.

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Combining advanced automation and data analytics, Outcome Based Service enables Honeywell service engineers to watch building assets around the clock, identifying anomalies faster than traditional maintenance, saving them time and money.

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Without close monitoring, energy consumption can drift by up to 7 percent annually. The service taps building connectivity and sensors to ensure that building equipment is performing at its best. Early pilots show reduction in energy spend and reactive service calls. “Data provides valuable insights about

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building health if you have the right combination of technology and expertise to efficiently gather and analyze it,” said Aseem Joshi, regional general manager of Honeywell Building Solutions in India. “With Outcome Based Service, Honeywell makes the most of internet connectivity to essentially listen to what a connected building has to say, providing actionable insights to improve performance. Instead of repeatedly reviewing a time-consuming checklist, the Honeywell Outcome Based Service optimizes efficiency and tracks performance real time.” Outcome Based Service provides the following actionable insights: • Real-Time Analytics – Honeywell’s analytics evaluates facility data real-time to find issues faster, improve performance and efficiency, decreasing maintenance time.

• Dynamic Tasking – Instead of routine scheduled inspections, analytics prioritize maintenance of higher-impact activities, mitigating downtime and improving operational efficiencies. • Performance Dashboards and Reports – The easy-to-use, cloud-based interface monitors building performance against an organization’s Key Performance Indicators. • Lifecycle Management – An actionable roadmap with predictable costs keeps systems current and IT-compliant, providing efficient virus and patch updates. • Continuous Service Improvement – Systematic reviews prevent and eradicate problems, reduce critical incidents and downtime.

Hanwha Techwin Launches 4K 8/4 Channel PoE NVR Wisenet X Series, XRN-810S/410S The newly launched Wisenet X Series NVRs, the XRN-810S/410S, support video monitoring at different resolutions up to 8 megapixels and 100Mbps recording performance (XRN-810S) that allows for 8-channel/4-channel real-time saving at 2 megapixels. SUBMITTED hanwha techwin

The latest Wisenet X Series NVRs, the XRN810S/410S, support video monitoring at different resolutions up to 8 megapixels and 100Mbps recording performance (XRN810S) that allows for 8-channel/4-channel real-time saving at 2 megapixels. XRN-810S/410S provides a P2P type service where users scan the QR code placed on top of the product to access the mobile app. Through this, the user can monitor videos saved on the product via a single access route rather than an external network, providing additional conveniences such as event alarms for events (Motion Detection) or video loss. Furthermore, products support the ARB (Auto Recovery Backup) function which restores videos damaged by network

connection issues by utilizing the video recorded on the camera’s SD card allowing for highly reliable data storage. Hanwha Techwin has stated that it will be able to satisfy the needs of commercial and retail markets for small NVR with the launch of the Wisenet X Series 8-channel/4-channel NVR. As a part of Hanwha Group, Hanwha Techwin offers reliable video surveillance solution to meet the current and future needs of security professionals. Based on optical and image processing technologies accumulated over 30 years, Hanwha Techwin have solidified its leadership position in the field of security solutions by developing and manufacturing cuttingedge security systems, including the cameras, video recorders, and IP network devices, stepping toward a total security solution provider. www.hanwha-security. com Hanwha Group, founded in 1952, is one of the Top-Ten business group in South Korea

and a “FORTUNE Global 500” company. Hanwha Group has 52 domestic affiliates and 146 global networks in three major sectors: manufacturing and construction, finance, and services and leisure. With more than 60 years track record of industrial leadership, Hanwha provides a range of products and services that enhance the quality of life for customers.

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The latest Wisenet X Series NVRs, the XRN810S/410S, support video monitoring at different resolutions up to 8 megapixels and 100Mbps recording performance (XRN-810S) that allows for 8-channel/4channel real-time saving at 2 megapixels.

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lobal security company Hanwha Techwin is launching a two 8-channel/4-channel H.265 NVRs capable of supporting 4K UHD, highresolution storage and real-time monitoring.

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Ozone Introduces Biometric Digital Safes Ozone has introduced Biometric Digital Safes for securing valuables with keyless convenience Submitted by Ozone

zone presents Biometric Digital Safes for securing all your valuables with keyless convenience from its newly introduced range of Digital Safes.

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These Safes work on Biometric System using Finger Print identification as Access Authentication to open the Safe ensuring faster access yet robust security.Other than finger print, these can be operated with User Code or combination of Finger Print & User Code. For operating Biometric Digital Safes, all you have to do is register your finger print or make a combination with user code for dual safety.

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The Safe goes in secure mode & raise the alert alarm on providing wrong code/finger print inputs, consecutively 03 times. Its classy design &silky looking Operating panel

is equipped with LED lightsmaking it easier to input password or finger print even in dim light. The interior of these Safes come with LED light allowing ample light to view the stored items& high quality surface finish is achieved using a unique spray coating that keeps the Safe rust-free for life-long. It comes with removable shelf to optimize the space. These user-friendly Digital Safes come with a low battery indicator & are available in 02 sizes of 38.5ltrs & 52.4 ltrs for different user requirements for storing valuables like cash, jewellery, digital, gadgets, watches, passport & other insurance or property papers which you need to keep safe & secure. With their incomparable classy looks, these Biometric Digital Safes offer unmatched security, Safety & Convenience. A piece of suggestion, always secure Digital Safes inside furniture like wardrobe or cupboard.

These Safes work on Biometric System using Finger Print identification as Access Authentication to open the Safe ensuring faster access yet robust security. Other than finger print, these can be operated with User Code or combination of Finger Print & User Code. For operating Biometric Digital Safes, all you have to do is register your finger print or make a combination with user code for dual safety.

TP-Link Targets Education Sector with its Ceiling Mount Access Points EAP series is specially designed for high-density, secure, most demanding business environments like Hotels, Schools, SMBs and Enterprises Submitted by tp-link

P-Link, World’s No.1 provider of WLAN products, today announced the launch of its EAP Series of ceiling mount access points in India. These products are designed to meet the needs of Hospitality, Education, Healthcare, BFSIs sectors and to provide a flexible, cost-effective wireless solutions. In offices, these access points can be installed on ceiling to provide high-speed network and uninterrupted coverage for employees. In areas where a ceiling installation may not be practical, such as retail hotspots or similar small facilities, the access points can be mounted simply and securely on walls for complete coverage with minimal installation cost. The EAP series’ ceiling lamp appearance and easy mounting design with mounting

kit makes it easy to integrate seamlessly into any wall or ceiling surface to blend in with most interior decorations. EAP series APs support Power over Ethernet (PoE) to make deployment effortless and flexible. “EAP Series ceiling mount is compatible with 802.11 b/g/n products and has a load balance with real time control Management this ensures large numbers of user have a smooth network experience in large business networks. Along with compact form factors, this is specially designed to prevent dust from dropping onto the PCB through bypass louver, which ensures long-term unhindered operation,” said Mr Sanjay Sehgal, V.P. SMB Business at TP-Link India. “They are easy to install, significantly smaller in overall size and offer a much lower total

cost of ownership. In-Wall and Ceiling mount access points offer major benefits in large business networks. These solutions are ideal for service providers, venue owner or SMBs who are looking to deploy reliable indoor Wi-Fi network environments.” Gigabit Ethernet port ensures high-speed internet access and with Qualcomm Atheros 560MHz chipsets, EAP ensures incredible wireless coverage and reliability. The free controller software bundle allows administrators to easily manage up to hundred EAPs through a single IP like an Access Controller. Captive portal provides one convenient method of authentication for Wi-Fi guests.

Sparsh Introduces Smart 3D People Counter Sparsh’s People Counter is a good fit for enterprise and government customers. Video Counter is particularly suited for retail, shopping, public transport, pedestrian and public areas, railways, roadways, parking lots, banks and financial institutions, gaming and entertainmentestablishments . Submitted by sparsh

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eople Counter 3Dfrom Sparsh is a powerful and extremely high accuracysolution to automatically count people/customers for retail stores. The 3D camera counter can provide 99% accuracy based on environment, and an average accuracy range of 97-99% depending on the use case and deployment. The system can be integrated with other access control or securityand be made a part of the intelligent solutions. It can count in real-time people, vehicles or other things from any realtime video.

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The counting accuracy depends upon the complexity of the scene and the system setup. It can be easily configured and quickly deployed to count as per user specifications and get traffic metrics. People Counter 3D provides flexible output capabilities. Video Counter can output count data files or stream real-time data analysis over LAN or WAN or wirelessly to person or access control or any application. It

has a small footprint and ceiling mount. A newer 4G direct output to backend will be possible in the future release. Sparsh’s People Counter is a good fit for enterprise and government customers. Video Counter is particularly suited for retail, shopping, public transport, pedestrian and public areas, railways, roadways, parking lots, banks and financial institutions, gaming/entertainment places and much more. BENEFITS People Counteroffers many benefits: • High Accuracy Counting of the number of people or vehiclesIN& OUT (Directional counting across a line). Typical accuracy of 97-99% and can range based on deployments. • Counts people or vehicle by a given time interval and/ orcomputes total for the day or week or month. • Runs simultaneously with the 3D and Video. • Improves productivity and efficiency. • Providesautomated reports and summary

• Records images and videos for events or tracks if required • Video Counter can easily be added or integrated with any system

• Public Places and Urban areas • Banks and Financial Institutions • Entertainment and Gaming places/Casinos

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People CounterStandard has powerful features. • Easy to use, reliable and mature system • 1 line definition for 1 counter. (User can define this counting or crossing line and define IN & OUT direction) • Runs day and night and 24/7 • Can be integrated and added to any external system or OEM software • Handle many environments and scenes, sizes and dimensions of the room

Dashboard, Reports, • Dashboards, Deports, charts are available Device • A simple & easy network LAN Appliance • Linux OS Data • IN, OUT, OCCUPANCY, TOTAL Counts • Minute, Hourly, Daily • Weekly, Monthly, Qtr and Yearly API / SDK • Data output API available for integration • Integration can be over LAN or Wifi Ports • LAN / Ethernet • Wifi (Extra option) • Power In (12-24 V)

APPLICATIONS People or vehicle counting is very useful at: • Access Control & Building people count • Retail Stores, Malls and Shopping Centers • Banks and Financial institutions • Airports and Ports • Transportation: Railways & Roadways • Border Patrol and Coast Guards • Enterprise and Commercial Security

The Sparsh 3D camera counter can provide 99% accuracy based on environment, and an average accuracy range of 97-99% depending on the use case and deployment. The system can be integrated with other access control or securityand be made a part of the intelligent solutions. It can count in real-time people, vehicles or other things from any realtime video.

ZKTeco Introduces New High End Security Products

The ZKTeco FBL1000 single lane flap barrier turnstile is a cost-effective entrance control system designed for high-traffic volume. The other product from ZKTeco stable is FV350, is a multi-biometric reader capable of capturing and processing finger vein and fingerprint biometric data at the same time. SUBMITTED BY ZKTeco

FBL 1000

can be installed for retracting the barrier automatically. FBL1000 provides both security and convenient space, all in a very durable and elegant compact design. FEATURES: RELIABILITY: • SUS304 stainless steel casework ensure long-lasting durability • High quality electrical components

FBL1000 Series: FBL1000 - Single Lane Swing Barrier Turnstile FBL1011 - Single Lane Swing Barrier Turnstile (w/ controller and RFID reader) FBL1022 - Single Lane Swing Barrier Turnstile (w/ controller and fingerprint & RFID reader) The ZKTeco FBL1000 single lane flap barrier turnstile is an elegant cost-effective entrance control system designed for high-traffic volume.

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The FBL1000 is a single lane flap barrier turnstile series designed for smooth and silent operation and draws very little power. It’s made of stainless steel which makes FBL1000 highly durable. FBL1000 barriers are normally held in a locked position, thus denying access to the secured side. Upon FBL1000’s reader (RFID and/or fingerprint) positively recognizing a user’s valid access card or fingerprint, its barriers retract upward automatically, thus allowing users passage to the secured side. During emergencies the barriers automatically retract upward, thereby ensuring users FAST unencumbered exit to safety. A battery for power outage safety

SAFETY FEATURES: • Barriers retract automatically during emergencies • Barriers retract automatically during power outage with battery installed • All smooth finish. No exposed screws. • Ergonomic design makes card and

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fingerprint authentication fast & simple for users. BUILT-IN READER INTEGRATION: • FBL1000 series ships already integrated with our customers’ preference for either card or fingerprint access control reader. This greatly reduces installation time & expense. • FBL1000 series and associated access control readers are all factory-tested prior to shipping. • ZKTeco provides true plug & play turnstiles with the lowest possible total cost of ownership in the industry. SIMPLIFICATION: • LCD on the flap barrier control board, easy operation.

FV350

Multi-biometric Finger Vein and Fingerprint recognition technology based Standalone Access Control Reader. FV350 is a multibiometric reader capable of capturing and processing finger vein and fingerprint biometric data at the same time. Ergonomic, intuitive and highly secured, FV350 leads us to a new era of enhancing security with biometrics. Its infra-red rays illuminate the vein pattern which is then converted into a biometric template. Both the vein and fingerprint templates are then stored in the database for subsequent matching. FEATURES: • Multi-biometric reader with finger vein

and fingerprint authentication • Unsurpassed performance with highly accurate finger vein recognition technology • Intuitive graphical user interface and touch screen display for rich user experience • Can store upto 1000 vein and 1000 fingerprints and identify in less than 2 seconds • Complete built in Access Control functionality and can operate without a dedicated computer. • Flexibility to use any of the three credentials i.e. finger vein, fingerprint and password • Advanced access control functions based on time zones, groups and unlock combinations.

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College Shield Awards Aims to Promote Research and Innovation The thought for the College Shield Awards was basically to develop an active interface between the security industry and the academia. BY Prasad Patil, President, Secona

he idea originated during the SECONA ASCM (Annual Security Consultants’ Meet) in Kuala Lumpur in October 2017, wherein the delegates present felt that the security industry does need to approach the engineering colleges in India to promote research and innovation. Several mechanisms to achieve this were discussed, one of which was to establish an award competition.

College Shield Award winner Abhilash Wasekar receiving award for Findify App

College Shield Award winners Rishabh Sawant, Manoj Pawar and Sandesh Suryawanshi receiving award for Black Box for Vehicles

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www.asindia.in College Shield Award winners Rohini Malgave, Chetana Joshi, Priyanka Jadhav, Priyanka Gavade and Vaishali Kharat receiving award for Student Attendance System Using QR Code

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METHODOLOGY It has to be noted that this is the first time that any such exercise was being contemplated upon – there was no precedent and no parallel. Initial information about the awards was sent to more than thousand engineering colleges in India. Students were asked to submit project ideas in fields related to security & safety – such as safe cities, women & child safety, traffic management, video analytics etc. All the project ideas received were evaluated by SECONA for their relevance, criticality and methodology. Ten ideas were selected for the preparation of the project proposals. All these ten ideas were individually mentored by respected professionals in the field. The mentoring was done not only on technical levels but also from the point of view of the commercial feasibility of the project. This kind of mentoring is also industry first and it not only helped the “mentees” get a real feel of the security industry, it also helped them to understand professional values, something that no engineering course ever teaches. The jury for the College Shield Awards evaluated the ten project reports and selected three for the final award alongwith a cash prize of Rs. 25000. The cash prize was important to entice more

participation in the awards competition. RESPONSE The College Shield Awards received overwhelming response from engineering students around the country, with hundreds of applications received. We were particularly satisfied that there was a really good response from colleges in smaller towns such as Tiruvalur, Kanyakumari, Ashta and Nanded. We were also pleasantly surprised with the quality and relevance of the various ideas

as well as the completed project reports. There seemed to be a particular intent at addressing security challenges specific to India such as road accidents (India has the highest number of fatalities every year due to road accidents) and women & child safety. FUTURE ROADMAP The tremendous positive impact of the College Shield Awards in the first year itself has encouraged us at SECONA to dream bigger – we are thinking of a multi tier

awards competition and maybe couple of years down the line, also an international competition on the same lines. Looking at the happiness on the faces of the students who won the award this year has been satisfying for us and with industry and government support next year we aim to select more projects as winners. Industry has also come forward to promise actual internship experience for the winning projects so that the research is not limited to papers, but can also be converted into commercially exploitable ventures.

The List of College Shield Awards PROJECT 1 Names of Group Members: Abhilash Wasekar Name of College: Progressive Education Society’s Modern College of Engg. Name of the Project: Findify App Project Synopsis: Findi-fy is an app which maintains a list of missing, un-identified people and also reports the unclaimed entities to the local authorities by taking the participation of all the people using this app and informs the responsible people further. How does it do this? There are three broad sections in the app 1) Missing people 2) Un-identified 3) Unclaimed people Mentors: Chetan Sathaye, Director, PX Lines

PROJECT 2 Names of Group Members: Rishabh Sawant, Manoj Pawar, Sandesh Suryawanshi Name of College: Pillai’s HOC College of engineering and technology Name of the Project: Black Box for Vehicles Project Synopsis: The project black box for vehicle is all about data collection and storing of various parameters of a vehicle that are monitored using sensors. This stored data can be used for analysis of cause of a severe accident taking place. The project also provides safety features like remote access of vehicle location when it gets stolen. The data from all the sensors is collected and stored in a memory unit. Mentors: Shantanu Sinha, Director, Pinkerton India.

PROJECT 3 Names of Group Members: Rohini Malgave, Chetana Joshi, Priyanka Jadhav Priyanka, Gavade VaishaliKharat Name of College: Anna saheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology, Ashta Name of the Project: Student Attendance System Using QR Code Project Synopsis: TTaking students attendance by college during each class is a time consuming process especially when classes are big. For this problem solution is a QR code for the students to scan it via a specific Smart-phones application. The code along with the student identity taken by the application will confirm the student’s attendance. This way, the system will save not only time but also efforts that were supposed to be put by faculties during each lecture. It will speed up the process of taking attendance and leave much time for the lecture to be given properly. Mentors: Venkatesh Vaidyanathan, Manipal Global

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Tyco Security Products Hosts Seminar in Mumbai on Advanced Security Solutions Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader, organized an Advance Security Solution Seminar in Mumbai to showcase its products and solutions. It got overwhelming response from dealer s, system integrators and consultants. Submitted By Tyco Security Products

yco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader, organized an Advance Security Solution Seminar in Mumbai on May 5,2017 held at Courtyard by Marriott. With the theme of “Experience - Inspire – Empower”, the event brought together almost 140 distributors, system integrators, dealers and end users from all over the city of Mumbai and neighboring regions to experience the powerful unified security platforms, cutting edge technologies, innovative products, and a glimpse of future security solutions to demonstrate that “We are constantly listening to our customers and incorporate their feedbacks into our development to provide new features and functionality that enhances the performance and efficiency of the system and solution that we provide to our customers.”

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The Seminar featured presentations byTycoSecurity Products India Team on complete product portfolio of Access Control systems, Intrusion Alarm Systems and Video Surveillance, while highlighting that our Advance Security Solution platform that offers new functionalities for enhanced compliance controls and increased operational efficiency, also sets future direction of security products and solutions from TYCO, affirming the

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commitment towards continuous innovation and customer service. Customers were inspired by roadmap presentations and insights into new products released in 2017 by TYCO, in particular the new interactive solutions from DSC, the cutting edge s700 intelligent Reader-cum-controller from CEM, the iSTAR Ultra Video brings together access control and video to deliver lower operational costs and unparalleled security performance at the edge, and a trove of new features across Victor Unified, VideoEdge and Exacq VMS platforms. Not to mention, the integrated solutions of various products, which provides customers a unified platform for Ease of Use and Lower Cost.During the Seminar, Tyco security Products also announced the latest version of its flagship Access Control security and event management platformC•CURE 9000 v2.60 from Software House. The iStar Ultra Video also won the SIA New Product Showcase at ISC West 2017 for Best New Product in the Access Control Devices & Peripherals category. The event included a product fair where customers were walked through a comprehensive and live demonstration suite that showcased the portfolio of the world’s most extensive range of premium solutions in the security industry.The seminar was followed by Q&A session and well ended with a networking dinner with customers.

Dahua Global Exhibition Footprints Dahua Technology took part in 8 global exhibitions in various part of the world. Zhejiang Dahua Technology is a leading product and solution provider in the global video surveillance industry. Dahua ranked 4th in 2016 by a&s Security 50, which ranks global security industry players according to total security equipment sales. Submitted By Dahua technology

Secutech India–Mumbai, India

ahua Technology, a world-leading supplier of intelligent security surveillance products and solutions headquartered in Hangzhou, showcased its innovative products and solutions in 8 global exhibitions in USA, UK, India, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Ireland and Taipei China in April. In

these exhibitions, Dahua showed its comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions including HDCVI 3.0, thermal cameras, IP solution, safety city solution, intelligent building solution, intelligent transportation solution, consumer series and industrial drone to exhibition visitors around the world. During Secutech held from April 12 to 14, Dahua IPC-HF81235EN received the 4K Camera Outstanding Feature Award from Secutech Excellence Awards 2017 for its image quality and performance. Secutech Awards is the only competition for high definition surveillanceproducts around the world.At ISC Brazil from April 18 to 20, Dahua drone flew through the sky in Brazil and showed high definition real-time aerial views over the city. In the upcoming months, Dahua will continue to participate in global well-known security exhibitions to reach customers in different geographies. You are welcomed to visit Dahua booths to see the latest products and solutions.

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ZKTeco Rajasthan Seminar Concludes Successfully The theme of ZKTeco Rajasthan Seminar was Innovation. This was one of the seminars held in Jaipur on 12th May 2017. SUBMITTED BY ZKTeco

he ZKTeco Rajasthan Seminar showcased the products including Green Label, CCTV, Entrance control products and Biosecurity 3.0 Software. This indicated ZKTeco is no longer traditional, standalone enterprise. Traditional industrial solution integrated with biometric technology, hardware combines with software. At the event people were attracted by ZKTecoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innovation. They were interested in ZKTeco products with the innovation. ZKTeco showcased the entrance control product for

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the License Plate Recognition. "ZKTeco will pay more attention to pramote the security entrance control products by doing more seminars, advertising and exhibitions. ZKTeco will enhance the service levels for clients including technique support, product training, logistics service and after sales service. Besides that we will put the quality of products at the first place." said CEO Allen Hu. He further emphasized that the quality of product is an important factor which makes company successful.

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