Safe Secure Magazine (November 2022)

Protecting important data, confidential information, networks, software, equipment, facilities, company's assets, and personnel is what physical security is about. There are two factors by which the security can be affected. First attack by nature like a flood, fire, power fluctuation, etc. Though the information will not be misused, it is very hard to retrieve it and may cause permanent loss of data. Second is attack by the malicious party, which includes terrorism, vandalism, and theft. All the organization faces different kinds of physical security threats. Physical security is very important, but it is usually overlooked by most organizations. It is necessary if you do not want anyone to snatch away your information or destroy it, in case of natural calamity The reason could be anything, the attacker doing it for personal gain, financial gain, for seeking revenge or you were the vulnerable target available. If this security is not maintained properly, all the safety measures will be useless once the attacker gets through by gaining physical access. Though physical security is proving to be challenging than previous decades as there are more sensitive devices available (like USB drives, laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc.) that enables the stealing of data easy and smooth. As mentioned before there are fewer measures used for physical security and no one pays heed to it as attention is mostly on technology oriented security This slip-up gives the attacker a chance to exploit data or open ports. They scheme plans of penetrating the network through unauthorized means. Though there are internal threats too, for example, employees that have access to all the areas of the company can steal the assets with ease.

Final Thoughts

A company needs administrative, technical, and physical control to run their organization smoothly. Administrative controls include construction, site location, emergency response and technical controls include CCTV, smart cards for access, guards while physical controls consist of intrusion alarms, perimeter security Physical security's main objective is to protect the assets and facilities of the organization. So the foremost responsibility of physical security is to safeguard employees since they are an important asset to the company Their safety is the first priority followed by securing the facilities. Physical security is usually overlooked when it comes to security. Most companies tend to take care of technical and administrative aspects of security All the firewalls, intrusion detector system, cryptography, and other security measures would be useless if someone were able to break in and steal the assets or important data.

ZIMAXX TECH SOLUTIONS'

CAPTAIN INDIA APP IS ON A SURAKSHIT BHARAT MISSION

Zimaxx Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a one of-a-kind provider of techenabled security services that operates on an innovative platform as a service (PaaS) model, launched 'Captain India - My Safety Superhero' app as part of its flagship service. Through this app, the company hopes to contribute to the vision of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's Surakshit Bharat Abhiyan Mission (SBAM).

Captain India is India's first life safety aggregator app with 14 services to protect you while you're on the go - anytime and anywhere. Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the goal of the app is to intelligently combine several critical personal safety features into a single software that can be used in emergency situations. What makes the app even more appealing is that it not only monitors and reports on potential crises,butalsotakes timelyaction topreventthem.

Onkar Sonalker, Founder, Zimaxx Tech Solutions, said, "We are honoured to contribute to the SBAM by providing a life safety aggregator app like Captain India - My Safety Superhero. SBAM's main goal is to bring every Indian citizen who wants a safe neighbourhood together, similarly, through the app, we will be able to contribute individually in making our country a safe place."

According to Sonalker, this app is their way of repaying the nation by making safety easier, smarter, and savvier. "The founders and mentors of our company have over 200 years of management experience, and this is our way of giving back to the country," he said, adding, "Captain India is intended to intelligently combine a number of critical personal safety features into a single app, which can be used in a number of emergency situations."

The Captain India app is a component of the PERS (Personal Emergency Response Services) industry. The PERS market revenue is anticipated to reach $4.09 billion in 2022, according to Market Data Forecast. It is also projected to reach $5.29 billion between 2022and2027,ata5 3% CAGR.

The app, which is also India's first 24x7 virtual safety app, offers corporate safety features such as command and control station services, corporate bulletin board, office & employee mapping services, and posh services. Apart from that, it also offers unique personal safety features for family and pets, such as an SOS trigger button, a follow me button, and locate features, among others Furthermore, the app offers free ambulance services, accident assistance,anddeath claims.

For more information visit: www.zimaxxtech.com

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Hikvision launches MinMoe Iris Recognition Terminal for higher level access security

Hikvision has launched its MinMoe Iris Recognition Terminal, providing a higher level security solution for the access control market. Formed in an early stage of human development, the pattern of each iris is unique and remains remarkably stable over the rest of a person's life. The details of the iris are so rich and complex, it is virtually impossible to copy them. This makes it an ideal biometric character for authorized access control to accurately identify and distinguish different people.

Hikvision's MinMoe Iris Recognition Terminal can quickly verify unique characters of an iris within 1 second, and the recognition distance can be as far as 70cm. The terminal also features color imaging and video anti-counterfeiting, to guarantee accuracy and safety of access authentication. With just a glance, it can quickly verify identification, with no need to remove goggles, glasses, hard hat, or other PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Besides the iris recognition, the terminal supports a number of other authentication methods, including face recognition, fingerprint, and cards. This means it can offer more options and flexibility for access control solutions.

These provide an accurate, secure and convenient access control solution for scenarios where a high level of security is needed, such as bank vaults, scientific laboratories, and hospitals.

“In the past few decades, authorized access control has moved a long way away from the keys, pin codes and ID cards. The market is now stepping into the era of biometrics,” said Carvin Ying, Access Control Product Manager at Hikvison.

According to Ying, biometric access controls bring inherent advantages, like higher security and efficiency with reduced counterfeiting. They verify within seconds – or fractions of seconds – and prevent unnecessary physical contact. Iris and facial recognition offer touchless access control a hygienic practice more and more favored in the market.

For more information visit: www.hikvisionindia.com

Hikvision introduces new Pro series PTZ cameras with ColorVu

Hikvision has announced new additions to its Pro series PTZ cameras, including the integration of ColorVu technology for the first time in this range. With ColorVu, Hikvision's new Pro series cameras can provide consistent image brightness and full color imaging as the camera zooms in and out. This ensures crystal-clear details and vivid color for distant objects at all times and in all conditions.

Revolutionary "ColorVu + Varifocal" integration

Traditional PTZ cameras often struggle to ensure that images remain bright and clear when they zoom in, especially in low light conditions. This is because the lens aperture gets smaller when operators increase the focal length, reducing the light entering the lens and thereby impacting the clarity of images.

One way to solve this issue is to adjust the size of the aperture as the focal length changes, so that a consistent amount of light can enter the lens. With Hikvision ColorVu technology, a very large fixed aperture is used in the Pro series varifocal PTZ cameras, enabling consistent light and color imaging as the camera zooms in or out at night. The new PTZ cameras' fixed F1.2 lens aperture allows as much as 14x more light to enter the lens compared to conventional PTZ units. This same capability also ensures vivid and full-color imaging

in light conditions as low as 0.0005 lux: or nearly total darkness. The result is bright and colored images, even in extremely low light conditions or at night.

The camera also has a warm supplemental LED light that further illuminates the field of vision, allowing objects and events to be captured in full color within the 100-meter range.

Further increasing security capabilities with AcuSense

In addition to ColorVu, Hikvision Pro series cameras have also been equipped with AcuSense technology, which distinguishes between real security threats and harmless moving objects such as animals, falling leaves, and changing lights.

This smart classification capability means that alarms are only triggered in the event of real security threats. In such cases, the PTZ lens follows the detected threats and sends automated alerts to home or business owners, security teams, or Alarm Receiving Centers (ARCs).

The ability to detect real security threats in real time, and to reduce false alarms, means that security end users and teams can respond to security incidents quickly and effectively and minimize negative impacts This is especially vital for protecting site perimeters, key entrances and exits, and other restricted areas.

WOMEN ICON AWARD

Neeta Pawani Owner Of KRISH SPY STORE Neeta Pawani was selected and acknowledged by Women Icon powered by TIMES WOMEN who kindly bestowed her with the prestigious “INNOVATION IN I.T. INDUSTRY” Award.

In a Short Speech after receiving the award she said: “After giving 25 years in this field it feels so so so very good for being appreciated for my work. I was selected from a stream of numerous challengers only because of my hard work, a never give up attitude, dedication and above all consistency in mywork ”

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - And THE TROPHY

The certificate and Trophy is proudly awarded to NEETA PAWANI on the Grand Occasion held at Breeze Residency, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India th on 16 October 2022 In appreciation of your exceptional support and contribution towards Award for Innovation in IT Industry. Congratulations on a job well done!

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Ganz CORTROL Video Management System

SAFER. STRONGER. SMARTER.

®GANZ CORTROL VMS is the Core Command Center of your security installation. CORTROL unifies Video Surveillance, Access Control, Video Analytics, IoT Sensors ( bullying, and , vape detectors, gunshot detectors) License Plate Recognition (LPR), intercom communications, biometrics, and other IP Systems to provide real time situational awareness With intelligent network systems in critical areas, incidents are quickly detected and prevented. Thus, emergency response times are shortened.

Intuitive and User-friendly

®GANZ CORTROL VMS INTELLIGENCE

CORTROL is available in 3 editions featuring interactive maps linked to alarms, an exceptional event and action manager, analytics tools, video wall support, and proactive components. All of this, plus various customization possibilities, as well as our responsive technical support, creates a seamless, personalized user experience for every business.

CORTROL's intuitive interface allows users quick installation and configuration.

Complete System

The essential and advanced software features allow you to make the most of your surveillance system through numerous integrations.

Enterprise Ready

Central server hierarchy, failover, archive replication, and many other high-level features. Available in 3 editions, CORTROL Global is the ideal system for a large scale enterprise solution.

Time-proven Performance

The quality and stability of the software's core are proven and backed up by our years of experience and continuous development.

®GANZ CORTROL VMS MODULES

LPR Module

®GANZ CORTROL LPR is software for detecting, recognizing, and registering vehicle license plates. It offers a very high level of reading reliability, an intuitive installation process, and excellent usability characteristics.

The software is ideally suited for vehicle access and traffic control as well as enforcement applications CORTROL also offers multiple customization possibilities for specific license plates and different types of transportation (trains, trucks, cars, etc.).

Face Recognition

®GANZ CORTROL Face Recognition is a biometric application that is designed to work with CORTROL Premier and Global editions.

The technology assures system performance and reliability with live face detection, simultaneous multiple face recognition, and fast face matching in 1-to-1 and 1-to-many modes. CORTROL Face Recognition is ideally suited for human resource control applications as well as for security and enforcement applications.

VCA Module

®GANZ CORTROL VCA is a real-time video analytics engine that utilizes advanced image processing algorithms to turn video into actionable intelligence.

At the core of the product are an advanced object tracking engine that continually tracks moving and stationary targets. Easy to set up, CORTROL video analytics automatically adjusts to site conditions, making it ideal for both experienced and untrained personnel to use.

API Module

®Ganz CORTROL API offers customizable integration with other software systems in the form of the software development kit (SDK), which is included in the CORTROL VMS Client Kit.

The CORTROL VMS Client Kit is the collection of ActiveX software components that allow integration of CORTROL client side functionality into other software products and integration between CORTROL and third-party software systems.

Implementation of Video Conferencing in Business

decision-making in distributed companies. Video webcasts and webinars within the company allow you to quickly resolve most issues, make appropriate management decisions, and not go on tedious business trips Flexibility and speed of decision making will enable the company to achieve market leadership Also, video conferencing translates into significant savings on flights or travel, hotel stays, and other significant travel expenses in large companies' budgets.

Besides, Video Conferencing Helps:

• To optimize business processes;

• To increase customer loyalty;

• To improve business efficiency;

Until a few years ago, video conferencing using professional equipment was considered a luxury Their leadership in the market was more of an image element, emphasizing their status.

But time passes, and today video conferencing for companies is not a luxury at all but a necessity. Previously, they were bought by managers keen on new technologies, which were unnecessary expenses.

Still, today video conferencing is an indispensable tool for efficient business, and the introduction of this technology is not a cost but an economy.

The fact is that modern video communication technologies have advanced. They help to build effective relationships between employees remotely. Today you can communicate via video conferencing, reliving a real meeting's experience – high video quality, high speed, and reliability of the Internet allow you to perceive the interlocutors as if they are in the same room with you. Besides, you can send files and work with them in online mode. Modern video communication systems allow displaying on the screen not only the image from the camera but also the computer desktop, text, graphic documents, tables These capabilities make corporate collaboration more comfortable and more efficient, and video conferencing can easily replace other communication formats from the past.

AdvantagesofIntroducing Video Conferencing

The main advantage of video conferencing is significant savings. This applies to both material resources and the time spent on

• To increase employee loyalty

It is important to know that high speed network access with dedicated IP addresses is required in all rooms in addition to the system itself. Also, a prerequisite for holding conferences with other participants is the availability of available technical equipment on their part. For the best broadcast quality, recommend the same systems for both sides.

What Video Conferencing Gives?

Professional video conferencing is necessary when conducting business negotiations with partners and contractors. It can be used to discuss topical issues without leaving the office and reacting as quickly as possible to business issues.

A basic point-to-point solution allows video conferencing between any two types of sites located in remote offices You can use this solution for video conferencing in the same building, for example, to provide video communication between two offices If you need to ensure that more than two remote hosts participate in a session, use the multipoint method. This solution allows you to provide multipoint conference mode for six or more participants.

Interview

Firmly Committed to 'Make-in-India' Vision: Spurring Security Market Growth Through Innovative Products and Solutions

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We are expanding our footprints in the Indian security market by offering vertical solutions and wide range of quality products in Video Security, Access Control, Perimeter Security, Intrusion Alarm, Inspection and Storage segments Our latest video product offerings are having AI and IoT technology enabled applications. Our Machine Vision Products and Mobile Robots are creating new success stories in the Manufacturing, Logistics and E Commerce sectors We are focusing on Indian cities in Tier I, Tier II and Tier III segments as emerging markets for security products and solutions Our go to market strategy hinges on the evolving market scenarios, trends and research data. The focus is on pitching vertical specific solutions in the diverse market segments.

We are ramping up the production capacity of our state of the art manufacturing facility near Mumbai in a phased manner The commitment to the 'Make in India' vision continues to be the driving force. We are striving to serve the needs of the Indian security market in the best possible manner.

video security products and other security solutions after a long spell of pandemic impact We are resolving the challenges of supply chain disruptions by expediting the process and rampingupthe production in our manufacturingfacility.

To fulfill the growing demand of skilled workforce in the electronic security product manufacturing segment, various training initiatives to develop skills are underway Hikvision India has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to offer security technology and product training related to video surveillance and security products for Indian youth The company is providing training and certifications (HCSA and HCSP) as a part of the Skill India program.

The biggest change is the consolidation trend in the security industry that is helping the security industry move to the next level of growth. We are catering to the growing demand for

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How is technology reshaping the security sector in the world, especially in India?

The Indian security market is moving towards maturity by swift adoption of transformative technologies (AI and IoT), innovative products and smart solutions. Despite being a price sensitive market it has grown exponentially Now in the high-end Indian project market the value that the solution provides is often being preferred over the price.

The Indian security market is evolving rapidly with time and trends. It is facing challenges head on with innovative strategies that are based on local insights. It has shown an exemplary resilience during the pandemic phase. It's been observed that this market has unparalleled potential compared to other leading security markets. It is full of new opportunities and growth prospects.

Could you tell us a little bit about latest development on Hikvision India front in security industry?

 Changing The Face of Surveillance Security, What do you feel has been the biggest change in the industry?

Mr. Ashish P. Dhakan (MD & CEO) Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.

As far as the Indian security market is concerned, it is a clear sign of growth and maturity. The infrastructure and transportation continues to be the fastest growing sectors in the Indian security market. The homeland security, smart city, real estate, healthcare, banking and education sectors are experiencing an upswing in the recent times.

 How are players using technology to increase the efficiency of automation systems, access control and parking management solutions and offer contactless solutions in the current scenario?

As technology advances, artificial intelligence (AI) is used in increasingly disparate ways to help achieve automated security measures. It's now also being used in business scenarios, making it possible for business owners to resolve complex issues or tedious jobs with minimal effort AI powered applications, such as automated event alerts, false alarm reduction, ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition), and people counting, have already become popular in a variety of scenarios.

Automation of Security Systems

For security professionals, being able to provide innovative solutions with AI features is already becoming a vital component to make them more competitive. To help them meet common and unique challenges, Hikvision offers a range of products and solutions with AI-powered AcuSense technology, as well as DeepinView and DeepinMind series of products that can streamline and maximize automation of security protection and business operations

Access Control

The Access Control Segment of physical security is evolving faster than ever We now find ourselves stepping into the era of most advanced biometric recognition The use of face recognition in access control and time attendance has been quite popular in the market, mostly for its advantageous "touch free" experience. Later, as access control continued to develop in biometric recognition, iris recognition became a new trend especially for scenarios that require higher security and more convenience With advanced deep learning algorithms and practical functions, Hikvision's MinMoe Face Recognition Terminals and Iris Recognition Terminals improve security and efficiency in access control and time attendance, making them easier andsmarter

Parking Management Solution

The Hikvision Smart Parking Solution gives parking operators everything they need to improve their daily operations, from entrance and exit management, to parking guidance and customer vehicle location It can optimize the use of parking lots, boost the flow of vehicles, and enhance driver satisfaction which means parking is always efficient andcost-effective.

Smart Parking Solutions

State of-the-art Smart Parking Solutions can improve the management, security and profitability of parking lots, thanks to an array of new and intelligent features.

Simpler Entrance and Exit Management

Smart parking solutions can integrate the latest barrier technology with industry standard automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras, to make entering and leaving parking lots much more efficient. By rapidly identifying vehicles and sending this data to the barriers, intelligent cameras can speed up vehicle flow and can minimize queues, improving the productivity of the whole parking site. When it comes to payment for parking, organizations can also integrate an ANPR system with a third party ticketing system, tomake the customer experience even smoother

Intelligent Parking Guidance

Parking guidance cameras can automatically monitor the availability of spaces One camera can have visibility of multiple spaces, and intelligently detect if there is a vehicle in each one. This information is sent to a guidance terminal, which then calculates how many spaces are occupied or available, and informs customers via parking guidance screens installed at critical junctions of the parking lot.

 Improvisation is a stepping stone to achieving success. Company always had a one-point focusImprovising its solution-offering and uplifting its service standards, where do you see an opportunity for achieving higher growth?

The Indian security market is brimming with new opportunities related to customization of products and solutions as per Indian environment and verticals. This is a huge opportunity for achieving higher growth that requires manufacturing capabilities, research and development, technology adoption and innovative customization. Our 'Make-in-India' Manufacturing facility and its R&D center is helping to fulfill the end user's requirements for customized solutions

 Given your knowledge of national and international industry requirements, what would you say is the biggest change to hit the industry?

The security industry in India is fast evolving with the latest physical security technology trends It has continued to adapt, and develop in spite of challenges Several trends related to emerging technologies have even accelerated. Beyond traditional physical security domain, a host of emerging technologies like AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity, are shaping the future of video security solutions We foresee following technology trends that are redefiningthe future ofvideosecuritysolutions

AI will be Everywhere: Nowadays, Artificial Intelligence is quite common in the security industry More customers in the industry have recognized the value of AI, and have found new uses for AI applications in various scenarios. Along with ANPR, automated event alerts, and false alarm reduction, AI technologies are being used for wider applications, like Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) detection, fall detection for the elderly, mine surface detection, and much more.

AIoT to Digitize and Pervade Across Verticals: With more security cameras and other security devices being connected to the network, the security industry is becoming an important part of an IoT world, enriching its visual capabilities. It's apparent that the boundaries of the security industry are blurring, going well beyond the physical security arena. Meanwhile the popularization of AI technology enables the connected devices to become intelligent “things” in the IoT world. The combination of AI and IoT, or as we call it, AIoT, is taking the security industry to a higher plain, automating the workflows and procedures of enterprises and aiding in the digital transformation of various industry verticals such as energy, logistics,manufacturing,retail, education, healthcare, etc

Converged Systems will break down Data Silos: Workers throughout private enterprises and public service sectors alike would jump at the chance to get rid of obstructive “data silos ” Data and information scattered and isolated in disparate systems or groups create barriers to information sharing and collaboration, preventing managers from getting a holistic view of their operations. Here, the convergence of various information systems has been proven to be an effective approach hopefully enough to break down those silos It's clear the trend in the security industry has been to make efforts to converge systems whereverpossible,includingvideo,accesscontrol, alarms,fire prevention,andemergencymanagement, to name a few.

Cloud-BasedSolutionsandServiceswillbeEssential:

Like AI, the cloud is not a new trend in our industry, but it is an expanding one From small business markets to enterprise levels, we can see the momentum push more and more businesses to leverage cloud-based security solutions and services.

Crystal Clear Security Imaging will be Standard: It is always vital for video security cameras, as a core function to maintain image clarity and capture details 24 hours a day, in any weather and under any condition. Cameras with low light imaging technology that renders high definition and full color images at night and in nearly completely dark environments have been very welcome in the market We are taking note of the impressive technology applied to more camera models, including 4K, Varifocal and PTZ cameras.

The 'Zero Trust' approach will take the Cybersecurity Spotlight: With more security devices connecting over the Internet than anyone ever imagined, cybersecurity has

become an immense challenge in the industry. The term “Zero Trust” has become a hot word just in recent years. A strategic initiative that developed to prevent data breaches by eliminating the concept of trust from an organization's network architecture, Zero Trust is rooted in a philosophy of “ never trust, always verify”.

 The security industry has become a high-tech, dynamic world to operate in. What new and exciting things can we expect to see over the next decade from theindustry?Whatareyourfutureplans?

By all appearances, the security industry is in a stage of redefining itself. It is moving from the realm of security and safety to encompass a wider scope of activities that will expand the role of traditional safety and security definitions. The new technologies like IoT, AI, Robotics, Machine Vision and Blockchain are bringing new levels of intelligence and sustainability to communities, companies and societies.

With innovations and smart integration now the latest IoT and AI enabled security systems and apps, are able to take the physical security industry to the next level. We are committed to serving various industries through its cutting edge technologies of machine perception, artificial intelligence, and big data.

We will continue to provide a broad range of physical security products, covering video security, access control, and alarm systems by expanding and ramping up 'Make in India' manufacturing facility We will also provide integrated security solutions powered by AI technology to support end users with new applications and possibilities for safety management and business intelligence.

 What is your message to the security business community?

The Indian security industry is poised to take a big leap; we all need to prepare for the next level of growth in terms of product innovation, technology integration, customization of the vertical solutions and service support. We are grateful for the trust of our ecosystem partners Dealers, Distributors and System Integrators.

The System Integrators are at the core of B2B security business scenario, they move the projects from inception to completion. The contemporary challenges faced by the security industry can be addressed by product innovation, technology training and agile service support. There is a huge demand for credible and certified trained System Integrators, which remains unfulfilled. While security industry is growing at an exponential rate, it is best advised to be a trained and certified System Integrator to serve the fast growing security industry requirements with specialization and expertise.

For more information visit: www.hikvisionindia.com

Webinar vs. Webcast:

What is the difference between both?

Webinar normally involved larger groups of participants, and generally include power points and slide shows, and are not as interactive. In webinar you can use multiple broadcasters, presenting to your group. Any webinar often require user registration in advance via email. In webinar you can allow for ask questions to the presenter only, and it can usually a good features that can be monitored and turned on or off.

Benefits of Webinars:

1. Awareness and Ideas: The first purpose to love webinars is that you get the chance to make a sense of event around your ideas, value and information. This attracts attention and builds traffic and positive awareness. There is both a direct attraction to something "live" and newsworthy, but also the viral impact of people sharing their intention to attend, and a third party/affiliate promotion opportunity.

2. Promote a Product: Webinars are the perfect platform to sell and promote products such as books and videos. During the webinar, the speaker can reference clips from a video or pages from a book they are trying to promote. At the end of the seminar the audience can be directed to a purchase page or be given more information on how they can obtain the product.

3. Communication and questions allowed

4. Data list Building and Audience Creation

5. Engagement

6. Training and knowledge friendly environment

Webcast are same alike to other forms of "Broadcasting" Information, as they use the internet connection to broadcast information that is either live or has been recorded. It can be either audio and or video transmissions. There is

no communication between broadcaster and end users that who can be attending or viewing video for the webcast.

Benefits of Webcast:

1. Larger Audience: More than 90% of the industries reported a growth in their capability to influence out to bigger audiences. As for why attendees select webcasting to in-person events.

2. Reduced Costs: Webcasting allows industries with partial costs to spread out to their goal segment similar no other medium can. Approximately 60% of the respondents thought that webcasts helped cut costs related with in-person meetings such as travel, hotel, venue, meals etc.

3. Higher Revenue: Webcasts reduce the time occupied to do commercial. For example they brand it easier for industries to interconnect variations to their teams and progress employee efficiency. Webcasts can be used to communicate with client on innovative products and services, thus reducing the lead generation time.

4. Content is King: Webcasting offers industries the chance to be as inspired as likely via several presentation practices and multi-media.

5. Engage a Global Audience: Make it easy for potential clients to understand and retain your communication with streaming audio, video and even PowerPoint slides.

6. Differentiate Yourself from the Competition: Give life to your corporate standards and communication to stand out from the crowd.

7. Increase Your Brand Awareness: Use a personalizedwebcastplayerthatreproducesyourbusiness look and feel and also shows your communication, standards andanyother information.

Cloud Based Wireless Camera are Beneficial or Not, Do You Want to Know?

disadvantages of wireless cameras with the cloud monitoring facility.

THE ADVANTAGES:

1. Complete assurance with safe storage on the cloud,costsavings,andbetterorganization.

Wireless cameras using cloud storage for images and recordings are regarded as safe and secure from any kind of tampering, data theft, and other common hacks.

Furthermore, these cameras, as compared to storage devices like a hard disc or a pen drive, offer:

• Better data access

• More organized storage

• Quicker search ability

• Greater storage space

Ever since the internet made its way into our lives, things have not remained the same. From computers to mobile phones, the internet has made it easier to manage day-to-day life. Most importantly, the internet has revolutionized the surveillance systems that have become wireless camera with cloud storage and monitoring facilities.

A cloud-based wireless camera enables you to keep an eye on your home or business premises, be it indoor or outdoor. These cameras are now considered an essential part of a home or commercial setup. It won't be an overstatement that wireless security cameras are similar to insurance as they act as your security guard during the day and at night, ensuring complete peace of mind.

Cloud-based wireless cameras are ideal for installation in examination halls, government elections, unmanned traffic signals, and public places like malls, markets, streets, etc.

Now let us look at some of the advantages and

What's more, wireless cameras with cloud storage and monitoring enable home or business owners to save on costs incurred on space and physical storage of data.

Presently, more & more people prefer wireless cameras for the security of their business setups with dedicated cloud storage for more secure backup of the data captured by the surveillance systems.

2. Easier to configure on mobile phone and integrate with multiple devices for ready access.

Wireless cameras are easier to configure on mobile phone apps that act as a centralized server. Simply link the wireless camera to your wireless network and configure it with the mobile application.

The user can also integrate the wireless camera with several other internet-powered devices like computers, tablets, or laptops for ready access to the monitored locations.

3. Access your location from anywhere, anytime from your mobile phone.

Cloud-connected wireless cameras enable its users to watch live footage of their homes or business setup from

anywhere in the world 24×7 right on their internet connected device.

Cloud-connected cameras also act as a reliable security partner for those who have their properties or businesses in more than one location. It allows them to be virtually present at their home or office while sitting miles away

4. Great battery backup, ensuring smooth functioning even during power outages.

Contrary to the old belief that Wi-Fi cameras are susceptible to power outages, the modern day wireless cameras have excellent battery backup that allows them to function smoothly even during power cuts.

This is one of the best advantages of the wireless camera with cloud connect, which has made their adoption easier amongst those with remote locations to monitor.

5. Easier to install or relocate without requiring expert guidance.

As the name suggests, wireless cameras are free from wires, preventing drilling and nailing the premises for wiring. It gives the users a choice to relocate the wireless camera to any location anytime according to the need.

This makes them ideal for small shop owners or homeowners who may want to keep an eye on house help during the day and may require tracking the main gate or parking during the night.

“Considering the numerous advantages that wireless cameras with cloud storage and monitoring offer, the disadvantages are negligible. However, we would like to mention a few to educate you and help you make an informeddecisionforyoursafetyandsecurity.”

THE DISADVANTAGES:

1. Internet data pricing can make the operational cost of cloud-based cameras expensive for some people.

Although there are hardly any concerns left over the data usage, considering the falling price of internet connectivity by the day. Still, business owners feel that wireless cameras continuously use the internet for transmitting data to the cloud, which increases their spending on internet bills and affects the data speed.

However, getting the cloud based wireless camera system installed by a professional company with the right tools and knowledge can create a difference without overloading or creating network issues.

2. Areas with limited or low internet connectivity may find it challenging to operate cloud-based cameras.

Some businesses do not have proper network infrastructure, and so cloud-connected wireless cameras may slow down the internet connectivity at such establishments.

Cloud-connected wireless cameras may not function that efficiently for houses or shops in rural locations with not so-advanced internet connectivity. Moreover, the cloud camera maintains its connectivity with the wireless router, so installing it farther can create connectivity issues.

3. Meeting the compliance standards of the industry for safeguarding sensitive information. Having discussed several benefits that cloud security cameras offer, they are a reason for worry for compliance regulations in many cases. For many businesses, conforming to the industry's compliance standards is not possible for cloud based cameras without expert intervention.

Since wireless cameras work through the internet, there is a greater risk of data being hacked by cyber thieves. Cloud surveillance camera setup needs advanced safety measures to be followed as compared to conventional security cameras.

Compliance is a concern for business establishments that handle sensitive data like customer payments or health records. And so, cloud surveillance cameras need regular assessment for any legal implications and cyber threats.

The Future of Smart Homes: Thread and How It's Changing the Game

The Future of Smart Homes: Thread

What would a smart home look like in the future? The term ‘smart’ is thrown around so often that it’s lost its meaning. Smart homes are supposed to make our lives easier, but the systems and devices we have today aren’t quite there yet. In this blog post, we take a look at what the future of smart homes might look like and how Thread protocol is changing the game by creating a universal language for connected devices.

 What is a Smart Home?

A smart home is a home that uses connectivity to provide convenience and automation for its inhabitants A smart home may use internet-connected devices to control the environment, enableremotemonitoring,and access information. Smart homes may include a variety of devices that enable remote management and monitoring of the home, such as thermostats, lighting, appliances, door locks, and security systems Smart homes also enable an increased level of comfort and convenience by allowing people to remotely control their home environment via an app or voice control. Smart homes may also be able to collect data and generate insights based on patterns in the way people live in theirhomes.

 How Will A Smart Home in the Future be Different?

The future of smart homes will be a connected experience where you can control everything in your home with just a few taps on your smartphone or voice commands using a voice assistant of your liking In the future, you will no longer be tied down to a single room You will be able to control all your appliances from your smart displays (read watches, phones, laptops, Televisions) or voice assistants nomatterwhere you are in the world.

The devices and services that are available today are a few steps away from achieving this connected lifestyle. One of the biggest challenges facing the smart home industry is interoperability A huge percentage of

devices today only work with their own ecosystems. This creates an environment where a single device cannot communicate with other devices in the same home. Imagine being able to create a single user experience for managing all your devices and services in your home.ThisiswhattheThreadprotocolandMatteraretryingtoachieve.

If you're into the smart home, then you've probably heard of Thread. But what is it? And why is it such a big deal for the connected home? Let's break it down.

 Thread and the Future of the Smart Home

Thread is a new low-power, mesh networking protocol that is designed for connecting devices in the home. It is an alternative to Wi Fi and it has the potential to make your smart home even smarter. It is designed to run on low-cost, low-energy IoT devices. The core objective of Thread is to build a secure and interoperable protocol for the Internet of Things thatsimplifies device andservice development.

Thread is a global open standards initiative led by the Internet of Things Consortium. The Thread protocol was built with a vision to create a smart environment that provides a uniform experience for devices and services. It aims to become the universal language across all connected devices and services in the home. The future of smart homes will not have isolated ecosystems running on a single device. It will be an open, interoperable environment where devices can communicate with each other and be controlled through one single application of the user's choice.

Thread connects and communicates with other devices in a mesh topology but unlike them, Thread doesn't require a hub to communicate with the IP-based controller devices.

From phones to routers, to connections across the globe, IP is how devices communicate directly regardless of the connectivity technologies they use(i.e. Ethernet, Wi Fi, 4G and LTE). Thread devices seamlessly integrate with larger IP networks and don’t need proprietary gateways or translators. This reduces infrastructure investment and complexity, removes potential points of failure and reduces maintenance burdens. Thread also securely connects devices to the cloud, making it easier to control IoT products and systems from personal or administrative devices such as mobile phones andtablets.

 Thread-Enabled Devices and Services in the Future of Homes

From a consumer perspective, buying a new IoT gadget only to find out that it doesn’t work with the existing system can be painful and discouraging To avoid that and in turn, significantly improve the IoT consumer experience the industry has been seeking a unified IoT platform. Additionally, there is a common consensus across IoT developers and vendors that IoT platforms’ unification will simplify the

Never drop the ball on in-store customer experience: How smart video can help?

With a huge array of online and in-store shopping options available, stores need to deliver great customer experiences to stay ahead. To do that, they need to take advantage of key technologies - such as smart video - which provides a real-time view of customer needs in store and supports faster, more responsive service, says Andrew Martin, Retail & Logistics Lead at Hikvision UK and Ireland.

Massive growth in online retail has led to the commoditization of all kinds of products, from furniture and phones to groceries and printer paper. In many cases, the last bastion for differentiation is customer service - whether customers buy online or in store.

But although great customer experiences are absolutely central to success in today's markets, delivering them remains a major challenge for retailers for a number of reasons.

First, many supermarkets are moving towards semi-unattended or totally unattended environments, which makes it harder than ever to provide the personal, face-to-face service experiences many customers still want.

Additionally, fewer staff in all kinds of retail stores means it's increasingly difficult to balance customer care and day to day tasks such as admin, inventory, and shelf filling.

In this environment of stiff competition, increasing online and hybrid shopping options, and changing retail staffing models, technology solutions can greatly enhance a store's ability to deliver great customer service. In particular, the latest generation of AI-enabled smart video solutions provide new ways to enhance customer experiences, without the high costs and complexity of manual processes.

Five ways smart video gives you the edge on customer service Smart video is able to boost customer experiences and deliver new competitive advantage for retailers in five important ways:

• Understand and meet customers' needs in store, in real time

Smart video makes this possible by providing 'real-time awareness' of customers' journeys through the store. For example, smart cameras can be used to count customers entering and leaving the store, ensuring that enough staff are available to serve them. Staff can also be diverted to the checkout when queues get too long and return to routine shelf-filling and other tasks during non-peak times when fewer customers are in the store.

• Ensure that the right products are available - when and where customers want

them

For customers, having access to the right product in the right place at the right time is the cornerstone of a great experience. Smart video can help by registering the availability (or otherwise) of goods on shelves, and by triggering alarms to ensure products are restocked and always available.

Additionally, video data analytics provide new insights into which products are the most popular, helping stores to place them in 'hotspots' where customers can find them quickly and easily. This ensures that the shopping experience is as quick, efficient, and satisfying as possible.

• Deliver great service in unattended retail environments

As an increasing number of retailers roll out unattended stores (or stores with very few staff), smart video is taking a leading role. It's possible, for example, to identify customers who are struggling at the selfservice checkout, and to send a member of staff to assist them.

Additionally, smart video offers multiple, high-value security applications for unattended environments, from traditional video security to AI algorithms that detect shoplifting. These capabilities ensure that customers feel safe, while also helping to minimize shrinkage from the inventory.

• Provide pleasant, multi-channel shopping experiences

Smart video can help retailers provide far better multi channel shopping experiences in store based on an in depth understanding of customer journeys. For example, analysis of video data can ensure that kiosks for online ordering and product pickups are located in the right areas of the store to minimize congestion and speed up service. Likewise, smart video solutions at the distribution center can ensure that customer orders are picked and packed correctly, as well as ensuring that customer queries and disputes are answered faster

• Keep stores safe and clean for customers

With smart video, store managers and maintenance teams can get alerts in real time to ensure the store is always safe and clean. In particular, AI-powered cameras can detect liquid spills or obstacles in the aisles automatically, allowing staff to react more quickly to ensure that these issues never compromise the customer experience.

Why partner with Hikvision on in-store customer experience

Many leading brand retailers are partnering with Hikvision to enhance their in-store experiences with help from our smart video solutions and our ecosystem of retail technology partners. Our solutions not only give managers a real-time view of how many customers are in the store, and the ideal staffing levels to look after them. Hikvision smart video can also ensure that products are always available when and where customers want them - and that multi-channel customer journeys are optimized.

For more information visit: www.hikvisionindia.com

DIGISOL

Announcing the launch, Mr. Samir Kamat, Sales Head-Active Products, Digisol System Ltd. said, "Switches play a very crucial role in network connectivity by acting as a hub connecting network devices with various users in its network It is important to choose a switch that continuously

works without breakdown specially Power Over Ethernet switches where crucial network components like Surveillance Camera's/ WIFI Access points are connected, no matter what the weather condition. DG-FS1006PF-B, DG-FS1010PF B and DG GS1010PF B are Unmanaged Switches that feature 6KV lightning protection. Even in

DIGISOL DG-GS1010PF-B:

DIGISOL DG GS1010PF B Switch offers 8x10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet support with 2 *1000Mpbs Uplink ports. These PoE ports are IEEE 802 3af and IEEE802 3 at compliant and can supply up to a 30 watt per port and a total PoE power of 150Watt. The existing Ethernet cables can be used to power up PoE compliant network devices This eliminates the need of an external power source and power cabling for such devices. The switch provides flexibility to users for connecting a PoE or non PoE device The PoE devices connected to switch can be easily identified by the separate PoE LED status indicators for each port. The extend mode on the switch allows us to power up the PoE enabled devices uptoadistance of250m on the coppermedium.

DIGISOL DG-FS1010PF-B:

DIGISOL DG FS1010PF B Switch offers 8x10/100Mbps Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet support with 2 *100Mpbs Uplink ports These PoE ports are IEEE 802.3afand IEEE802.3at compliant and can supply up to a 30 watt per port and a total PoE power of 150 Watt The existing Ethernet cablescanbe used to power up PoE compliant network devices. This eliminates the need of an external power source and power cabling for such devices The switch provides flexibility to users for connecting a PoE or non PoE device. The PoE devices connected to switch can be easily identified by the separate PoE LED status indicators for each port. The extend mode on the switch allows us to power up the PoE enabled devices uptoadistance of250m on the coppermedium

DIGISOL DG-FS1006PF-B:

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4x10/100Mbps Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet support with 2 *100Mpbs Uplink ports. These PoE ports are IEEE 802 3af and IEEE802 3 at compliant and can supply up to a 30 watt per port and a total PoE power of 78Watt The existing Ethernet cables can be used to power up PoE compliant network devices. This eliminates the need of an external power source and power cabling for such devices. The switch provides flexibility to users for connecting a PoE or non PoE device The PoE devices connected to switch can be easily identified by the separate PoE LED status indicators for each port. The extend mode on the switch allows us to power up the PoE enabled devices upto a distance of 250m on the copper medium.

Digisol believes in constant innovation and has continued to strengthen its foothold in the IT networking industry by introducing a new range of IT networking products. The company has introduced many Made in India products previously under the Structured Cabling product category and have recently launched Made in India FTTH range of products. Digisol is committed to the government's vision for Vocal for Local and its parent company Smartlink Holdings has always encouraged local manufacturing in the Indian IT Sector for the past 3 decades to create an IT Manufacturing ecosystem for Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

DIGISOL range of products includes FTTH Solutions (Fiber to the Home), Wireless (Wi-Fi) Solutions, Switching Solutions and SCS in Copper & Fiber.

For further product related queries, you can reach out to samir.kamat@digisol.com

About Digisol Systems Ltd.:

Digisol Systems Ltd is a #1 Trusted Made in India IT networking brand and its parent company Smartlink Holdings hold 3 decades of expertise in IT Manufacturing industry and offers a wide range of IT networking solutions. Digisol has set a new benchmark by offering a wide range of products across the IT networking spectrum that includes FTTH Solutions (Fiber To The Home), Wireless (WiFi) Solutions, Switching Solutions and Structured Cabling system (in Copper & Fiber), The company's expertise in design, development, sales, marketing and service support (Digicare) makes Digisol a leading brand in the IT networking Industry

thunderstorms, the switches will effectively protect themselves from being damaged and provides reliable and stable connectivity.”

Mr. Samir Kamat Sales Head-Active Products

Sparsh became 1 of 17 global companies to be granted the Telecom DLI by the Hon'ble Additional Secretary - Sh. V.L. Kantha Rao st on 31 October 2022, at a ceremony held in Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi With this recognition and grant, the Company has taken another major step towards a selfreliant nation and progress of indigenous manufacturers in India. It is an opportunity to advance innovation and R&D in the nation as the hub of technological development in national security and host the state of-the-art design infrastructure.

st On 1 October 2022 at India Mobile Congress Hall. 5 Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India launched 5G, Team Sparsh was also part of the event to launch their newly designed & manufactured 5G/4G cameras, 5G/4G Routers, 5G/4G Torch Camera, 5G/4G Communication Modul, 5G IOT Industrial Router, etc. to support telecom sector

In the above-mentioned telecommunication product list, Sparsh team is also planning to add Network Switcher, POE Switcher, Router & Edge Devices in coming days.

With a DNA in domestic production since 2002, the Company's ecosystem is 100% aligned with the 5 pillars of Aatmnirbhar Bharat - Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demographics and Demand.

Sparsh Granted Design-led Incentive by SIDBI in Corporation of DoT

1. Economy - On October 30th, 2022, Sparsh organised the Bhumi Pujan of the largest integrated CCTV Manufacturing hub in India, committing to invest ~200 crores. The unit is set to generate employment for 25,000 people directly and indirectly with a capacity to manufacture 1 million cameras per month.

2. Infrastructure - The Company has 2 units in Haridwar, 1 in Noida and an upcoming 9-acre manufacturing hub with expanded in-house production from tooling, molding, diecasting, sheet metal facility and PCB manufacturing.

3. System - Sparsh provides unique value proposition by customizing products as per the security requirements of stakeholders and global market standards.

4. Demographics - An inclusive and diverse demography providing work opportunity for all segments of the society. Currently 40% of the employees in the Company are female.

5. Demand - Fulfilling demand and supply. The best example wastheCovid 19pandemicwhentheentireworldwasinlockdown and negativity prevailed, Sparsh converted challenges into positive and progressive opportunities by utilizing the Company's existing thermal technology for developing India's first fever detection camera and other similar devices.

Sparsh is constantly growing to be the future leaders of the nascent tech and innovation in the security industry for the development of the country. With a goal to be the "Factory For The World".

"Aatmnirbhar Bharat" a dream which is now turning into reality due to continued efforts of government in this direction here team Sparsh has slowly and steadily started emerging as one of the contributors in the sector of security surveillance & now telecommunication. To compete with the emerging demands of various industry sectors as well as to keep our armed forces equipped with latest technological surveillance equipment, Sparsh has been spending a massive 7% of revenue on research and innovation.

In order to achieve the ambition to be the 'Factory for the World' in Security Surveillance & Telecommunication industry Sparsh has been making a lot of investments and efforts in product research and design by understanding the needs of Indian Market.

Telecommunication is a new domain for Sparsh, but they are showcasing their passion with an astonishing entry to grow further in a much steeper trajectory along with video surveillance domain.

PRAMA opens brand stores in Chennai and Kochi to expand its footprint in South Market

“We are happy to be an integral part of PRAMA brand store launch in Chennai. We are inviting all the stakeholders of the security industry in the South region to experience the wide range of indigenously manufactured PRAMA security products at our brand store. We will be happy to serve your product requirements by providing it promptly," said S. Harish, CEO, Pelikan Office Automation Pvt. Ltd.

Commenting on this momentous occasion, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. said, “This grand store opening event signify our focus on the South region. It is a glorious moment for all the security professionals associated with Prama India. PRAMA brand store is dedicated to serve the security requirements in and around the Chennai. This is just the auspicious beginning of a journey, we will strive for exponential growth and expansion of the brand at a panIndia level. Our store is specially designed to showcase best-in-class products and solutions.

India's premier indigenous security and surveillance product manufacturing company, Prama India has opened brand stores in Chennai and Kochi to expand its footprint in the South market region. Prama India in association with a trusted partner Pelikan Office Automation has launched its brand store on October 7, in Chennai. The inauguration of Prama Brand Store was attended by the leading dignitaries and security business community

The newly opened PRAMA brand store will help to make latest PRAMA security products available for partners in the Chennai region. Pelikan Office Automation Pvt. Ltd. is a trusted partner of Prama India, it has carved a niche in the security industry by setting a new benchmark.

He further added, “We are hopeful that the store in Chennai will be able to serve the security professionals in the Tamil Nadu region to source the latest PRAMA Security and Video Surveillance Products. We extend our best wishes to Mr. S. Harish, Director, Pelikan Office Automation Pvt. Ltd. We hope that this initiative will help to create a new success story with PRAMA ecosystem partners.”

Prama Opens Brand Store in Kochi

Prama India has opened its brand store in Kochi to expand its footprint in the Kerala region.The first of-its-kind store, located in Kochi, features PRAMA's wide range of Video Security Products and Solutions. Prama India in association with a trusted partner OXOLAB has launched its brand store on October 18, in Kochi. The Prama Brand Store was inaugurated by Mr Ashish P Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama India Pvt Ltd. and Mr. Abdulla Khan, CEO, OXOLAB. The event was attended by the leading dignitaries and security business community

The newly opened PRAMA brand store at Kochi will help to showcase the latest PRAMA security products in the Kerala region. OXOLAB is a trusted partner of Prama India, it has carved a niche in the security industry by setting a new benchmark in the distribution business.

"We are happy to launch the Kerala's first PRAMA brand store in Kochi in association with Prama India. All prospective partners are welcome to experience the wide range of indigenously manufactured PRAMA security products at our brand store. We will be glad to serve your product requirements by providing it promptly," said Abdulla Khan, CEO, OXOLAB.

Commenting on this momentous occasion, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. said, "PRAMA Brand Store is a significant step in the direction of creating new, and holistic product experiences for all the stakeholders of the security industry in the Kerala region This grand store opening event signifies our long term focus and commitment to the partners It is a glorious moment for all the security professionals associated with Prama India. PRAMA brand store is dedicated to serve the security requirements in and around the Kochi. This is just the auspicious beginning of a journey, we will strive for exponential growth and expansion of the brand at a Pan India level."

He further added, "We are sure that the PRAMA store in Kochi will add value to the security professional community in the Kerala region by providing the latest PRAMA Security and Video Surveillance Products. We extend our best wishes to Mr. Abdulla Khan, CEO, OXOLAB. We hope that this initiative will help to create a new success story with PRAMA ecosystem partners."

"We are sure that the PRAMA store in Kochi will add value to the security professional community in the Kerala region by providing the latest PRAMA Security and Video Surveillance Products. We extend our best wishes to Mr. Abdulla Khan, CEO, OXOLAB. We hope that this initiative will help to create a new success story with PRAMA ecosystem partners," said Mr. Dhakan.

"While moving forward with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, we at Prama India are working diligently to

realise the dream of a self-reliant India into reality. As the security industry is moving towards new technology frontiers, there is a need to focus on indigenous security product manufacturing. These security systems are helping to resolve the physical security challenges in the private, government and commercial segments," said Mr. Dhakan.

The newly inaugurated PRAMA store in Chennai and Kochi showcases a wide range of security and surveillance products to create a new customer experience PRAMA's key USP is to provide customers and end-users with a hands on experience by sharing insights into myriad vertical solutions, designed as per the considerations of Indian environment and standards framework.

PRAMA's brand store is aimed at showcasing and bringing high quality, state of-the-art security and surveillance products closer to the potential consumers and end-users. The company has planned a pan-India phased rollout of PRAMA brand stores and aims to open multiple stores spread across Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III cities over the next 12-months.

Prama India has been working tirelessly to make India self-reliant in the electronic security product manufacturing, the company believes its indigenous manufacturing will be one of the key enablers for achieving India's vision of becoming truly Aatmanirbhar. The company has made significant investments to create a portfolio of security and surveillance products. These products offer cutting edge technology with the best of innovation and quality while being manufactured in India. The Prama Brand Store's inaugural event got a very good response from the security professionals from Chennai and Kochi

For more information visit: www.hikvisionindia.com

NO MORE FIRE

Isha Enterprises recently organised an event, “No More Fire” in collaboration with Ravel at Hotel th Utsav, Pune on 15 Oct’22. Ravel Electronics has given exclusive distributorship for Addressable Fire Alarm System to Isha Enterprises for all over Maharashtra. Isha Enterprises is a CCTV Security Management Company that does project consulting, sales, services and distributes Fire Alarm Systems, Burglar Alarm Systems, Public Addressable system and many more.

Ravel Electronics is the first and only Indian manufacturer and the second in Asia to obtain UL Certification for Fire Alarm Panels. Ravel Electronics is a 20- year old company consistently working for the futuristic products designed & developed for safe & secured you. RAVEL has been launching innovative and strategic products in the market keeping pace with global developments. Their latest products are Addressable Alarm System & Conventional Fire Alarm System. It was Product Expo cum seminar as it is the first UL listed Fire Alarm System product The main purpose was to give hands on training & give demonstration.

Mr. Rajit & Mr. Avinash from Ravel gave information & presentation about the products. Mr Mayuresh Disale & Mr.RohanTulekarfromIshaEnterprises, Sales team welcomed the guest & was there to guide the guest.

QR Code Module

ID card(Optional), IC card(Optional) 3,000 3,000 1500 3,000 200,000

QR code Bar Code, PDF417(Optional), Data matrix(Optional), MicroPDF417(Optional), Aztec(Optional)

Ingress Protection Rating Operating Temperature Operating Humidity

Dimensions(L*W*D)

Supported Softwares

ID card(Optional), IC card(Optional) 3,000 3,000 1500 / 200,000 ZKFace 3.5 <1s 0.5m to 2m

TCP/IP,WiFi(Optional),Wiegand Input/Output,RS485 Linux

ADMS, DST, Camera, 14-digit User ID, Access Levels, Groups, Holidays Anti passback, Record Query, Tamper Switch Alarm, Multiple Anti-Passback 1.2GHz Dual Core CPU, 256MB RAM/512MB Flash, 1MP Binocular Camera Adjustable LED Fill Light

3rd Party Electric Lock, Door Sensor, Exit Button, Alarm output, Auxiliary Input

12V 3A IP65 o o -5 C to 45 C 10% to 90% RH 185*58.5*20mm

12V 3A IP65 o o -5 C to 45 C 10% to 90% RH 185*58.5*20mm

12V 3A IP65 o o -5 C to 45 C 10% to 90% RH 185*58.5*20mm

ZKBioSecurity, Intelligent Time, easy TimePro

Door Sensor Electric Lock

/ Exit Button Smoke Detector

(mm) SpeedFace V3L SpeedFace V3L[QR] SpeedFace V3L[RFID]

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1. InBio Series Multi door Controller

2. C3 Series Multi door Controller

Features:

• Door types - 1 door, 2 doors & 4 doors

• Card holder capacity 30,000

• Fingerprint capacity 3,000

• Log events capacity 100,000

• Communication TCP/IP, RS-485 & Weigand

Features:

• Door types - 1 door, 2 doors & 4 doors

• Card holder capacity 30,000 • Log events capacity 100,000 • Communication TCP/IP, RS-485 & Weigand

3. TS1000D Tripod Turnstile

4. FBL300 Flap Barrier

• SUS304 stainless steel housing • Bi-directional tripod turnstile with arm drop function

• LED Indication for intuitive user experience and high throughput in both directions

• High quality at an affordable price

Features:

• SUS304 stainless steel casework ensure long lasting durability.

• High quality electrical components.

• Barriers retract automatically during power outage with battery installed.

• All smooth finish. No exposed screws. • LCD on the flap barrier control board, easy operation.

by Arindam Bhadra

Physical Operation, For every controlled opening:

• Check all lock / hardware fasteners or mounts are secure and without play, slack, or gaps exceeding tolerances on installation instructions

• Ensureoperationoflockisfreeofbinding,grinding, or interference for door or frame features or other components.

• Close and Open door, or operate several cycles, the opening to ensure that no binding or warping is affecting operation.

• If Exit Devices are used, confirm appropriate 'Push to Exit' signage is displayed.

• If Door Closers or Operators are used, confirm electronic access devices do not interfere with operation.

• Confirm secure installation and function of Door Position Switches/Contacts/DPS.

• Weatherproof and lightly apply grease per specification tomechanical hardware like hinges.

• Ensure any cabling or system wiring is hidden, tucked behind raceway or frames, and is not being pinched or cut by features like hinges.

• Confirm that accessibility clearances are satisfied and any additional access control devices comply with codes.

• If standalone, battery powered locks are used, confirm remaining battery life is strong and document commission date of batteries for future reference.

Door Controller Install Checks

• Confirm that all terminated wiring at controller is secured and terminated without short for each device.

• If kept in a metal enclosure, ensure panel tamper contacts and panel locks are used Gather panel keys for central, secure management

• If controllers are located at the door, confirm they are installed on the secure/locked side of the opening and located behind a tamper resistant or semi-obscured location, such as above tiles at the door.

• For wireless locks, confirm that all hubs or repeaters are clearly labeled as companions to the separate system readers or controllers.

Free Egress and Fire Alarm Loop Check

• Confirm that upon fire alarm activation, all door maglocks release and are not powered.

• Confirm that upon fire alarm activation, all emergency exit doors and openings can be freely openedandare notlockedfor any reason.

• Confirm that during normal operating conditions, all 'Request To Exit' devices are located in code compliant arrangements and function properly.

• Check that any delayed egress openings have specifically been approved by the AHJ, and delays do notexceed15seconds,unlessspecificallyexceptedbyAHJ.

• Confirm that all Pushbutton style RTE switches are properly labeled and displayed per local code requirements, and directly interrupt power to locks and not controller, unless specifically excepted by AHJ

Credential Reader Checks

• Confirm that reader device is securely anchored without gaps to the wall, frame, post, or bollard. Seal or install trim guards where needed.

• Confirm 'normal operation' status lights are displayed per intended behavior. (On/Off/Red/Green/Blue, etc.)

• Confirm audible beep or siren registers when credential is read.

• Check thatreadertamperdeviceisconnectedandconfigured.

• If contactless type reader, present test card to confirm read range meets spec.

• If biometric type reader, confirm unit positioning will not be interfered with by environmental features (ie: sun movement, HVAC downdrafts, etc)

• Confirm that accessibility clearances are satisfied and any additional access control devices comply with codes.

Credential Enrolment

• Confirm that the only credentials to be immediately carried/used by cardholders are activated, and no batchedactivationofunissued/storedcredentialsisdone.

• Check that each user issued a credential is accurately classified and identified in the access control software. Include Picture ID images if possible.

• If credentials are being renewed or exchanged, confirm physical possession, disposal, and deactivation of old credential in system.

• If biometric credentials are enrolled, confirm multiple digits or templates are enrolled.

• If multi-factor credentials are issued, confirm that all factors are recorded, active, and valid in the system.

Access Management Software Servers

This section covers commissioning of Management Software Servers and Appliances, including both hardware/network setup as well as OS and Software. Some of these items may not be used depending on OS and Access platform For example, appliances typically do not require OS updates.

AccessManagement SoftwareConfiguration

• Configure Unlock, Extended Unlock, Door Hold Open, andRelock eventperiods, as appropriate.

• Configure user access schedules (e.g. 24/7, 8am5pm, off-hours, holidays, etc.)

• Configure user access levels (e.g. Managers, Workers, Visitors, Temporaries, etc.)

• Confirm Polling Interval, or settings update push duration as prompt and as close to real-time to be accurate as recorded in system.

• Configure any Maps or floorplans used to display and manage system control points.

• Confirm successful integration and configuration of features like 'Video Verification', or integration with video surveillance, intrusion, fire alarm, and intercom systems.

• Configure alarm or event notifications (email, text, etc.)

• Download and retain copies of all door/ controller configurations.

• Confirm any imported databases are clean and without problems if populating access management system.

• For 'Anti-Passback' rules, ensure that users will not unwittingly or inadvertently cause alarms if they use atypical or uncontrolled openings.

Hardware/Security

• Document MAC address(es) (often more than one if using multiple network cards), or if hosted/cloud access is used, document hostnames of all remote servers.

• Assign and document IP address(es) of every networked device, endpoint, or server

• Apply latest OS updates (unless not recommended by manufacturer);

• Create secure admin password.

• Create additional users as specified.

• Test UPS operation and runtime (if supplied);

Network/Security Settings

• Document Controller and other ethernet-based devices MAC address;

• Assign and document Controller and other ethernet-based device IP address.

• Update firmware to latest version (or manufacturer recommended/tested if different).

• Change Controller admin passwordfrom default

• Create multiple users if required (by specification or manufacturer recommendation).

• Set NTP server and verify time and date;

• Disable unused services/close unused ports (FTP, telnet, SSH, etc.);

General Server Settings

• Confirm any requisite services or policies are free to

operateandwillrestoreautomaticallyafterrebootevents.

• Changeaccessmanagementadminpasswordfromdefault

• Create operator/user logins.

• If LDAP or Active Directory is used, confirm valid implementation and provisioning of service.

• Confirm and document any external database connections or dependencies by the access software.

Workstations

This list involves client workstations, including hardware, OS, and access client setup and commissioning. Some of these steps may be omitted if appliances are used.

• Document MAC address(es) of each workstation.

• Assign and document IP address(es).

• Apply latest OS updates (unless not recommended by manufacturer).

• Create secure admin password.

• Create additional users as specified.

• If dongles or hardware keys are required for client access, document location of key on workstation (e.g Port Location, Key Serial Number).

Network

This section outlines commissioning of network hardware, including switches, routers, firewalls, etc. Some of these devices may not be used in all systems, or managed by the installing integrator.

• Document MAC address(es) of each device.

• Assign IP address and document.

• Update switch/firewall/routerfirmware tolatestversion.

• Change admin password from default.

• Configure VLAN(s) as required;

• Configure QoS as required;

• Disable unused switch ports as specified.

• Configure SNMP monitoring if required;

• Configure MAC filtering if required.

• Download and retain configuration for each switch.

• Test UPS operation and runtime for each endpoint, if supplied.

Cabling

This section covers commissioning of the access control cabling system, including labeling, supports, aesthetic concerns, and testing.

• Labelallcables,patchpanels,walloutlets,etc.,asspecified.

• Ensure cables are secured to supports (J-hooks, ceiling truss, etc.)

• Conceal cables where possible/required.

• Leave properly coiled and dressed service loops at Controller or Switch location and head end as required;

• Test all terminations and document results as specified.

• Document cable test results as specified (if certification is required).

Accurate Body Temperature Screening for Safer Schools with AI Analytics

thermometer The significant difference is that these devices monitor skin-surface temperature from a safer social distance. For protecting the students from COVID infection, the thermal camera acts as the comprehensive tool that ensures that they follow the social distancing norms by making a safe distance from each other. Moreover, it integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning which makes it possible to ensure that all the students, staff and visitors are wearing face masks.

 Why Install Thermal Cameras with AI Analytics in Schools?

By installing Thermal Camera with AI Analytics, schools can efficiently pre screen the employees, students, visitors, and vendors, on the entrance gate before they enter the premises. The screening devices are highly accurate, screens in less than a second in an entirely contactless manner

Continuing the efforts to prevent the spread of Corona Virus, schools are leaving no stone unturned in making all possible provisions for combating the deadly disease. Adoption of latest technology innovations is the next step towards preparing and ensuring safer premises for students, academic/non-academic staff as well as visitors, once the schools reopen.

The best way to ensure extended safety in the current context is by installing contactless body temperature monitoring devices. Latest screening devices such as Thermal Camera with AI Analytics integrates smart algorithms that detect the high body temperature of individuals and ensure maximum safety. Advanced screening can enable educational institutions to safely reopen and operate the facilities without any anxiety or fear.

 What is Thermal Camera with AI Analytics?

The thermal camera is an equipment designed to screen body temperature for detecting those with high temperature range (usually above 37 Celsius). Inclusion of reference heat source enables the thermal cameras to function as an infrared

Using thermal devices for body temperature screening can help the authorities to keep the premises COVID-free. You can stop the individual at the school entry gate on detecting high body temperature. Restraining the contagious person from entering the premises will ultimately prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the school.

Thermal Camera with AI Analytics comes with highly advanced algorithms and detectors. Rapid installation and quick analysis make it one of the most recommended equipment amidst the pandemic. Not only it prevents students from coming into contact with a contagious person but also keeps the entire premises safe and secure from dreaded Coronavirus.

Benefits of Thermal Temperature Screening

• Contactless measurement from a distance.

• Reduce the risk of exposure to an infected person.

• Multiple devices with different coverage features.

• Accurate screening up to + 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Instant and accurate screening in less than 1 second.

• Advanced AI & ML integration to ignore hot objects such as coffee mugs.

• Live alerts to notify authorities on detecting a person with higher body temperature.

• Detects body temperature of students or staff before they enter the school premises.

 Easy Installation, Up and Running in Minutes

These cameras can be installed at all the entrance points to

ensure complete safety of premises. These systems can be installed quickly and turn functional within minutes. The thermal camera doesn't demand any specialised training for getting started. AI Analytics brings increased levels of convenience and adds to the safety of school facilities.

Having the capability to identify high body temperature accurately and efficiently in compliance with social distancing regulations and guidelines will reduce the opportunities for COVID to spread in the school premises. It will significantly protect the students and staff safety when the school reopens.

AI Analytics results in raising the alarm within 0.5 seconds on identifying an individual with high body temperature, and information is conveyed to the central control unit.

 Important Information- Good to Know!

Turn on the power supply of the thermal body temperature detector at least 30 minutes before the screening begins or school starts. It enables the equipment to preheat before the screening.

During the temperature screening, the students, staff, or any other person entering the premises must face the camera. Ensure that anyone under projection is not covering the forehead; else, temperature screening will be inaccurate. If the person is prone to sweating or comes from substantial temperature different to that of the testing environment, he/she must wait till the body temperature turns to normal.

To sum up, Thermal Cameras with AI Analytics is the latest technology that safeguards students and staff in schools with accurate body temperature screening. Latest AI driven intelligent equipment monitors the body temperature and detects the individual with high temperature to control the spread of COVID.

Indians' principle concern for their family while being away from home is evenly distributed between protection from illness and injury (for 51% respondents) and prevention of break-in or theft (49% respondents)

While pacing up with the hurdles of life to earn a better living for their children, parents often cannot help themselves being worry-free about their little ones at home. With people moving to metro cities for jobs, once they bear children, they often reach out to their own parents for support in raising their children. Over the course of the pandemic, there is change in this trend. While older parents remain the most popular choice for people for staying connected with their children when they are out, people are also learning to depend on other aids such as technology and their neighbour

In this context, Godrej Security Solutions, a division of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, has published 'Children's Day' edition of a study titled "Decoding Safe and Sound: in the Indian Context" in light of the widening gap between home security awareness and implementation. Peoples' dependence on tech gadgets helping them stay connected with their loved ones when they are away from home has nearly doubled from last year with 9% in 2021 to 17% in 2022. The study reveals that 'Safe and Sound' to Indians are based on three key contexts: Health wellbeing, property security and technology safety.

This year, Indians' principle concern for their children or parents when they are away from home is evenly

distributed with 51% respondents citing 'illness and injury' and 49% respondents citing prevention of break-in or theft as their biggest worry Whereas, last year responses were highly dominated by health concerns with 81% respondents citing it as their principle concern, largely due to the wide spread of covid-19. These findings indicate that India's home safety concerns are rebalancing between property and health post Covid-19.

Mr. Pushkar Gokhale, Business Head at Godrej Security Solutions said, “Looking after a family and balancing it with the demands of an ultraurban living can be a daunting task. It becomes heartbreakingly difficult to leave a toddler in the care of a family member, or a nanny and go to work This means worrying constantly about their safety, and wondering if they are being well looked after.

Similarly, people tend to worry about their property and possessions while being away from home. In short, the pandemic has made people realise the increased need for home surveillance not only to protect property but to watch over their loved ones from anywhere at any time. What we have gathered from the study is that compared to last year, people are learning to depend less on their house help and more on technology and security solutions, their neighbours for staying connected with their children

70% Indians admit to feel mentally at peace with a security product enabling them to see their child at home while they were away at work reveals Godrej Security Solutions study ahead of Children's Day

“Children's Day” research from Security Solutions confirms that Indians learning to depend on technology and neighbours for staying connected with their children while being away from home

when they are out. On the occasion of the upcoming Children's Day, we intend to spread awareness of opting right practices and equipment's to ensure safety and security of children. The major goal of this study was to highlight the importance of security, educate individuals about available options, and demonstrate how home security systems may result in a routine that is safer, more convenient, and flexible.”

For staying connected with their children when people are away from home, the survey further revealed that, only 38% of the respondents depend on their own parents compared to 49% respondents last year Whereas, only 15% of the respondents depend on their house help compared to 26% respondents last year. The survey also indicated more reliability on neighbours this year while being away from home, with 17% respondents depending on their neighbours, compared toonly 9% respondents lastyear

This study was commissioned by Godrej Security Solutions and was conducted in 7 Indian cities. The study's key finding was that there is a critical need for phygital solutions. With people being away for work and their children at home, home cameras are a non-

intrusive way of staying connected to them. The market for home cameras in India is estimated to be worth Rs. 300 Cr and Godrej Security Solutions plans to capture 15% of this market by 2022. To make home security more accessible, the brand has also tied-up with 2000 local retailers and channel partners across major cities and markets.

About Godrej Security Solutions 'Decoding Safe and Sound: in the Indian Context' Study Methodology

The above findings are based on research fieldwork conducted by Innovative Research Services (India) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, through face to face and telephonic interviews with 2,138 respondents in 7 cities. These 7 cities include Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Pune. Respondents were a representative sample of people from the above cities aged between 18-54 years; respondents represented a wide range of business and professional sectors.

For more information visit: www.godrej.com

How does a Strong CCTV Security System help to Protect Smart Cities?

We are at the dawn of smart cities and in this post, we are going to explore what they are and how security cameras lie at the heart of the development and a strong CCTV Security System for smart city surveillance .

The ultimate testimony to humankind's growth lies in its collective evolution. From being hunter gatherers, we've reached so far in our evolutionary history thanks to our collective endurance, adaptation to newer environments and adoption of survival strategies.

Right now, we are at one of the most interesting phases in human evolution because we are stepping into a new era called the information age Considering the fact that the tools we've deployed have always been our corresponding age, the primary tool taking us to the doorsteps of the next lap of evolution is information and its allied offspring.

Today, we have automated most of our tasks. What started in the industrial revolution has taken many forms and shapes and has contributed to our elevated lifestyle and experiences From what we call regular cities or towns, we are developing advanced environments and living spaces with machines and computer intelligence at the fulcrum We are learning to harness the potential of machines to our advantage and make them take charge of redundant and some of the crucial aspects andprocesses ofourlives.

Let's get started.

What Are CCTV Security Smart Cities?

Smart cities are anything but conventional They are ambitious and futuristic in equal parts. If you've been believing smart cities exist only on papers as concepts, understand that smart cities are in their development stages as you read.

In simple terms, smart cities are more immersive and lively counterparts of their predecessors. They are powered by IoT, cellular, WiFi and edge computing devices and peripherals that together work to foster an environment that features automation, sophisticated lifestyles, advanced analytics and computing and more.

Almost every single touchpoint in the form of equipment, devices, networks, operational systems and more is fitted with sensors and embedded systems so the devices can process data and share visualized information to users in the form of insights for optimization.

From complex infrastructures such as power grids and water utility systems to those as simple as home automation systems and traffic management modules, every single aspect in a smart city is tech-driven for sophisticated operations For instance, utility units installed in houses would be automated to autonomously share energy consumption details of individuals and their corresponding prices Currently, there is no way an individual could know how much energy they have consumed individually through breakdown of consumption levels by the devices orequipmenttheyown athome.

With smart power systems, however, they could know how much energy their television or computer has consumed on a daily basis, how much they could have saved with moderated usage, where they stand with respect to the energy consumption levels in their neighborhood and more. Such precise details about usage empowers individuals to take responsibility for their consumption and take adequate steps to minimize it. A similar implementation or approach is applied to all other aspects of lifestyle.

Where do Surveillance Cameras Fit in a Smart City?

Smart cities are defined by their abilities to make realtime decisions. Unlike conventional practices, where decisions on anything take a couple of days, machines are vested with the power to make instant and autonomous decisions on a variety of things. To do this, they need to be able to see and view things for precision processing of data.

This is exactly where surveillance systems come into the picture. A CCTV security camera arrives as the vision of a smart city environment, offering systems the right information in real time to trigger responses and measures. Modern surveillance systems are passive in the fact that they can only offer information on what has already happened for investigative purposes.

However, equip them with sensors and edge devices and you will have solutions that can perform advanced tasks like video analytics, prescriptive maintenance, predicting outcomes, threat mitigation and more.

If this sounds too complex for comprehension, here's a detailed breakdown of how security cameras would help in optimizing the safety and functionality of smart cities.

How CCTV Security Systems Help Protect Smart Cities

Video surveillance systems powered by technologies like artificial intelligence, facial recognition, machine learning and more could be used by law enforcement agencies to fight crimes in a myriad of ways.

Optimize Safety and Security

By implementing intensive surveillance units in crucial public places, these CCTV camera could be used to detect fugitives, crime suspects, drug and human traffickers and other antisocial elements and send out notifications or alarms to law enforcement officers in vicinity to stay alert. A real world example is the way Detroit managed to reduce its crime rate by 50% thanks to smart cameras and surveillance systems

They can also be used to track stolen vehicles in real

time and help police officers to hunt them down seamlessly. Besides these, they can also be used to strengthen disaster recovery measures through automatic assessment of water-logged areas, predict earthquakes and have incident responses ready.

Stringent Law Enforcement

A city can become safer and more inhabitable when people who break laws are punished immediately In smart cities, this becomes simple as surveillance cameras could instantly penalize law breakers. From vehicles that skip traffic signals or pickpockets in action in crowded places, dynamic CCTV cameras with sensors and analytics software can help alert police officers to respond to such instances or automatically penalize individuals by tracking down their social security numbers. China already has a surveillance system that shames people in real time for breaking pedestrian laws.

Faster Claims Processing

A smart city involves evolution in all aspects. Similar to how airplanes have black boxes, vehicles would feature smart cameras that perpetually record events In case of accidents, the footage from these cameras would be used as evidence for faster and automatic processing of insurance claims. This eliminates the time spent by individuals to apply for their insurance claims and skip all the necessary paperwork.

Pandemic Management

This wouldn't have been an aspect we would be discussing if we hadn't witnessed the devastating effects of Covid-19. Due to the outbreak of the global pandemic, we could leverage the potential of smart surveillance systems to tackle the spread of contagious diseases as well.

With advanced CCTV camera units, we could detect people without masks and penalize them instantly. We could also equip thermal scanners and instantly isolate individuals with symptoms of fever and cold. Massive implementations of this in public areas like airports, malls, places of interests and more could help mitigate the spread of viral diseases. With proper data analytics, we could also track down if individuals are vaccinated or not.

Wrapping Up

Apart from these, the role of a CCTV security camera in a smart city environment could be used to optimize safety in school and college premises, have customized use cases in hospitals and healthcare centers and more.

The potential of smart surveillance systems is limitless and is restricted by our collective creativity and intelligence to use them for diverse purposes. If you have a unique perspective or implementation in mind, you should get in touch with us to fetch an ideal security solution for your idea and help protect your premises.

development cycle and enable more interoperability and compatibility

So, Amazon, Apple, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance have joined hands to promote the formation of the Working Group driving Matter (formerly Connected Home over IP project). The goal of the Connected Home over IP project is to simplify the development for manufacturers and increase compatibility for consumers. The project is built around a shared belief that smart home devices should be secure, reliable, and seamless to use. By building on IP, the project aims to enable communication across smart home devices, mobile apps, and cloud services, and to define a specific set of IP based networking technologies for device certification.

The Project will define a specific set of IP-based networking technologies for device certification. The goal of the first specification release will be Wi-Fi, Thread and IP implementations for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

Smart Lighting - Smart lighting is one of the most common connected devices in smart homes. Smart lighting is a great way to automate your lights and save energy The future of smart lighting will be more connected, with devices that can talk to each other and control other devices in your home.

Temperature Control - Smart thermostats are another common connected device in smart homes. However, if you own a few different smart thermostats, you probably know the frustration of having to manage each one separately In the future, smart thermostats will be able to communicate with each other, so you can control them from one application.

Web-Connected Appliances - You might have a few smart appliances in your home, such as a washer, dryer or refrigerator, but you may still have to manually check their status online. In the future, these devices will be able to send you alerts when they require maintenance or have new information.

Health and Wellbeing - The idea of a smart home often includes a healthier lifestyle. There are a variety of devices that can help you achieve this, such as fitness trackers, blood pressure monitors, and glucose monitors. In the future, these devices will be able to communicate with each other, allowing you to get a holistic view of your health and wellbeing

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conform to an accepted rule or convention. In the context of smart homes, standardization means that devices and services are built following a universal rule. This makes them interoperable and allows them to work together The current state of the smart home industry is a fragmented landscape of isolated ecosystems that are not capable of communicating with each other. Achieving true interoperability will require a common language that all devices follow This is where Thread comes in.

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Where is Thread Going?

The Thread protocol was developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders to solve the growing pains of the IoT industry. It was created to equip the industry with a technology solution that will enable the Internet of Things by providing a foundation for interoperability and security The protocol is currently being standardized through an open process which enables the creation of a secure, reliable, and low cost network for connected products. The Thread protocol is being designed to operate in both licensed and unlicensed radio bands, leveraging best-in-class solutions to achieve scalability, efficiency, and a high-quality user experience across different use cases.

The organization is currently focused on the development and implementation of the protocol, and engaging with various stakeholders to drive the adoption of the standard.

While there are plenty of use cases and success stories using Thread, it’s still early in its market adoption process. However, Thread is a future-proof technology, so developers adopting it right now should feel safe.

As IoT developers, we ought to keep in mind that we should meet consumer values first while developing cool and awesome technology Thread brings IP to IoT networks, which simplifies development and improves user experience. Thread also enables unprecedented security and convergence in low-power device networks. Thread’s open source implementation OpenThread utilizes community support to guarantee a hassle-free developer experience.

IP has been gluing the Internet together for decades, and it is about time to enable IoT networks with IP to unlock new horizons of scalability and security. With its base in IP, OpenThread can run mature and tested applications.

 Conclusion

Importance of Standardization in the

Future

of

Homes Standardization is the process of making something

The future of smart homes is a connected environment where all devices and services can communicate with each other and provide a unified experience. To achieve this, the industry will need to come together and agree on a single language for all devices. The Thread protocol is a promising open standards initiative that was created to equip the industry with a technology solution that will enable the Internet of Things by providing a foundation for interoperability and security The next few years will be critical for the industry as we look toward the future of connected devices and services.

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