24 January 2022 - Security Buyer Magazine

Tyco Security Robot at Intersec 2022

The Tyco Security Robot powered by Ava Robotics debuted in Dubai at Intersec 2022 on January 16, 2022. Intersec brings together professionals and companies involved in security, rescue, safety and protection issues, products and services. Johnson Controls chose Ava Robotics, a specialist in designing and developing intelligent robots for workplace applications to improve human productivity, safety and quality of life, for its new Tyco Security Robot powered by Ava Robotics. Tyco previously debuted a concept robot in September at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) Conference. Robots specifically designed to meet the complex needs of the workplace and the people providing security for those workplaces and can transform the way facilities monitor and activate advanced security processes. Johnson Controls employs Ava security robots to enhance the effectiveness of their powerful Tyco Illustra cameras and to deliver an intelligent, autonomous security technology solution. The security robot provides enhanced deterrence and high-quality evidence for investigations, managing repeatable security tasks and enabling security personnel to focus on high-value activities. This combination of robots with existing reporting practices and historical trend analysis can improve the security posture of organisations by uncovering gaps, driving behavioral change and providing data to drive business decisions. The robot provides: People detection. Incident prevention. Monitoring and management. Comprehensive security coverage. Operations beyond traditional security. The security robot supports both basic security operations as well as highly sophisticated ones, addressing evolving security and facility monitoring needs by streamlining operations, maximising staffing resources and automating processes to empower staff to take the right action in real time. The security robots deliver: Security technology that is mobile, intelligent, intuitive and interactive. Security technology that augments human activities and automates tasks. Security systems enhancements utilising robots that create a sense of confidence around security efforts. Utility that improves the workplace, empowers staff and improves overall facilities functionality. “With the security robot, we enable workplaces to realise better business outcomes, operations and access by uncovering unmet needs in the workplace, especially those that can be solved through augmentation and automation. This purposeful approach creates better work environments for people and enriches the workplace,” said Marcio Macedo, Co-Founder and VP of products at Ava Robotics. With deep technical heritage from iRobot, Ava Robotics is a robotics technology company that designs and builds intelligent robots for the workplace. Delivering on a vision of robots working with and for people, Ava’s technology emphasises user experience, safety and autonomous mobility to empower people, while advancing business operations and access. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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ODM Educational Group prioritises security

Industry Sectors, Middle East News Desk, Technology / Editor

The ODM Educational Group is an emerging education conglomerate headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is founded by Dr. Satyabrata Minaketan, Founder and Chairman, ODM Educational Foundation. The ODM Educational Group houses multiple institutions like ODM Public School, K-12 CBSE affiliated school, ODM Kids World, a pre-school chain, ODM School of Advanced Learning, test prep institute, Institute of Human Excellence, a skill development academy, Astral Institute of Management, a B-School affiliated to AICTE and DIGICHAMPS, an e-learning venture. The ODM Educational Group was formally established in the year 2003; however, ODM Public School, its constituent unit, was established way back in 1989. ODM Public School saw its humble beginning with one rented room and five students and a meagre 10 rupees as tuition fees in 1989. ODM Public School then moved to a small campus in Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, and grew every year by leaps and bounds. Over the span of 30 years, the ODM Educational Group has branched into imparting Education from KG to PG. Education security challenges ODM Educational Group’s management wanted to prioritise security by deploying the best-in-class products and solutions in and around every educational institution run by them. The impeccable clarity, backed by security awareness and technology savvy management team had their wish list ready to counter the day to day security challenges faced by their staff and students. “We had identified the security challenges faced by the ODM Educational Group’s institutions. We were looking for a mission critical physical security system that can serve our objective proactively. The brief was very clear from the day one, security, compliance, end-to end solutions and best practices. It was a clear instruction from the management to get the best products and cloud based solutions with zero downtime and system redundancy,” said Swoyan Satyendu, Chief Operating Officer (COO), ODM Educational Foundation. He further added, “Earlier we were not able to know exactly which video security camera is not working properly. Now with facility of remote monitoring and system health check, we were very focused on a Zero Downtime Concept for video security systems as it is quite unprofessional to find a particular video security camera was not working while a particular incident happened in the educational campus. Hikvision video security systems are meant for real time monitoring and proactive mitigation of risks before the security incidents. A site without security service interruption is now possible due to technology enhancement. To achieve such mission critical goals, redundancy becomes a critical requirement at every level of security infrastructure.” Technology innovations The ODM Educational Group’s management was looking for technology innovations to get solution requirements fulfilled. There was a consensus on having a versatile vendor with multiple systems, technology capability and service support. They were averse to having multiple vendors for their security requirements. Hikvision India Team and SI partner gave an impressive demonstration to ODM’s IT team. Hikvision India team offered a robust solution to address the critical requirements, the effectiveness of the solution for operational safety and security was unmatched. Since education sector is not a profit making sector affordability and sustainability were critical factors. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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IDIS distribution deal with Nimans

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Nimans, a UK-based independent technology distributor, has confirmed a new distribution agreement with IDIS, a South Korean video security technology provider and one of Europe’s fastest growing manufacturers. The deal will support Nimans’ customers with rapid in-stock availability of complete, end-to-end video solutions for applications including retail, education, commercial settings, healthcare and more. The fast growth in demand for IDIS’s NDAA-compliant video technology means its solutions are now providing highly secure but affordable protection in settings ranging from the NHS, data centres, and corporate offices to housing estates, schools and retail chains. IDIS’s extensive DirectIP range includes network cameras, NVRs and network accessories backed by extended warranties against equipment failure – an industry-best guarantee of support and protection – and offers installers the advantages of true plug-and-play set up that make implementation faster, with assured compatibility and full system functionality first time. IDIS offers a choice of video management software including the licence-free IDIS Centre VMS for applications up to 1,024 devices, and the IDIS Solutions Suite VMS which provides the most flexible and powerful foundation for large and multi-site monitoring operations. IDIS is also at the forefront of developing advanced, deep-learning video analytics to help users automate surveillance tasks – from object and loitering detection to people counting and building occupancy monitoring. Utlising these highly-accurate AI-powered features, empowers security operatives to strenthen safety and security, reduce operating costs, and increase business intelligence. Camilla Kirkham, Head of Nimans Security & AV division commented, “We are delighted to offer the IDIS unique range of DirectIP and NDAA-compliant products to our customers. Our appointment as an IDIS distributor further enhances Nimans commitment to bringing leading technology to our large customer base.” Jamie Barnfield, Senior Sales Director, IDIS Europe, welcomed the partnership with Nimans: “With demand continuing to grow for end-to-end solutions, including for emerging deep-learning analytics, this agreement will make it easy for Nimans’ customers to deliver advanced video projects and compete for major contracts using IDIS’s proven and trusted technology.” IDIS is a global security company that designs, develops, manufactures, and delivers surveillance solutions for a wide range of commercial and public sector markets. As a video surveillance manufacturer in South Korea, headquartered just outside of Seoul and operating across 50 countries and 100+ strategic partners, IDIS is a solution provider with more than two million recorders installed worldwide and over 16.5 million cameras utilising IDIS technology. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Menlo Security partnership with Distology

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Menlo Security, a provider in cloud security, has announced a new strategic partnership with Distology. Menlo Security has selected the specialist IT cybersecurity distributor to help roll out its portfolio of products to the UK market. Menlo Security helps IT and security professionals to eliminate cybersecurity threats by protecting users and business networks via its Cloud Security Platform powered by its Isolation Core. Recent research from Distology reveals more than one in three (37%) IT leaders admit employees in their organisation haven’t been educated on how to avoid a security breach. This demonstrates the importance of implementing protective measures, such as those from Menlo Security, to protect employees and businesses from cyber threats on the web, including those transmitted via documents and email. John Brown, Director EMEA Channels at Menlo Security, said “With Menlo’s Cloud Security Platform deployed, completely safe versions of content are rendered to the endpoint, such as mobile devices, whilst preserving the native user-experience. This means potentially malicious code that could be hidden in all that content is never executed on the endpoint device. “This partnership with Distology is an extremely important milestone for Menlo Security in its European expansion plans. The UK will form the cornerstone of our EMEA growth, and we look forward to Distology becoming a key component of our Partner Ecosystem. We also value partners that can clearly and concisely articulate Menlo’s Isolation-powered approach to security in a challenging and fast-paced threat environment.” This new partnership enables Distology to distribute Menlo’s entire portfolio, including; Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Menlo Private Access (MPA) for Zero Trust, Cloud Data Leak Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI), and Email Link & Attachment Isolation. Lance Williams, Chief Product Officer at Distology, commented “Using the web is second-nature to most people and, as organisations invest more in cloud-based platforms, web-based applications and communication tools have become the norm. This means we’re at the point of the greatest reliance of working on the web that we’ve ever seen. However, with the web being the main vector for cybersecurity attacks, the benefits tools offer also come with inherent risk, and it’s the responsibility of each organisation to ensure their multi-cloud environments are safe and secure to protect both their people and the business. “Educating employees using cybersecurity awareness training and/or integrated human layer security (such as, Zivver, Tessian, Egress) are both a great defence means, however, as malware tactics become even more sophisticated and increasingly subtle, it’s overly ambitious to expect people to be on their guard 24/7. This is where a provider like Menlo Security, which will be offered to customers as part of Distology’s workspace security solution strategy, can help. “Menlo Security is not your average web security company, as its Isolation Core™ extracts threats away from networks, giving businesses a super-simple way to protect people by making online threats completely irrelevant; wherever employees are, however they’re working and whatever device they’re working on. How Menlo Security does this is a game-changer and it’s what we’re going to really enjoy educating everyone on. It’s a very exciting partnership and the Menlo team are incredibly passionate about what they do.” Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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North reinforces commitment with sustainability

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

UK-based IoT service and solutions provider, North, has embarked on the next stage of its sustainability drive with the launch of its first Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) Impact Report. In line with the report and efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, to honour its commitment to planning towards a more sustainable future, North has offset all of its emissions through an industry accredited carbon offsetting scheme, to become carbon neutral, and has pledged to focus on reducing emissions. The newly published report sets out how North will take further steps to reduce carbon emissions across its offices in Camberley, Glasgow, Birmingham, Newcastle, St. Asaph, Southampton and Basingstoke and to drive change within the industry and the communities in which it works. The report unveils North’s key environmental sustainability objectives and actions it will take to reduce, measure and monitor its impact through energy and sustainability-related efficiencies whilst streamlining its operations across the UK. North has pledged to ensure 100% of its electricity comes from renewable sources and has also committed to other sustainability endeavours, such as: Increasing its recycling rate to >55% Transformation of its Supplier Engagement Programme Appointment of a new Sustainability & Social Value Specialist North has also vowed to continue its commitment to supporting communities and charities through its development and volunteer programmes and working alongside local businesses and organisations to ensure its contracts create prospects for local residents and businesses. ESG Committee Chair at North, Audrey Schaefer, said “This is a key milestone for North as social, economic and environmental sustainability is a pillar of our strategy and embedded in our business and operational processes. “We welcome the opportunity to formalise our sustainability ambitions with our carbon neutral accreditation and pledge, alongside the launch of our ESG Impact Report, which sets out our objectives. We look forward to leveraging this commitment to deliver meaningful change across the sector and as we commit to delivering positive environmental change.” In addition to its own sustainability drive, the IoT services and solutions provider works with organisations across the UK to create sustainable and energy efficiencies, employing services such as intelligent lighting, air quality monitoring and smart waste management to reduce pollutants and lower carbon emissions for the public and private sectors. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Anand Subbiah – Secure Logiq ME Regional Director

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

Secure Logiq has named Anand Subbiah as its new Regional Director for the Middle East. The news follows the announcement that the British manufacturer has opened a dedicated Middle East office in Dubai.“With more than a decade of experience leading security businesses in both the UK and the Middle East, Subbiah was the natural choice to head up our new operation in the Middle East,” said Secure Logiq’s Robin Hughes. “Anand has the knowledge, skills and contacts to ensure that the new Middle East office gets off to a flying start, and the Secure Logiq team in the UK are here to provide all the support he needs to get things moving.”Subbiah’s new position will see him take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the company in the region. This will see him bring the famous Secure Logiq technical knowhow directly to the Middle East market with a dedicated presence, ensuring that customers in the region will receive unparalleled levels of service and support for their projects. While Secure Logiq’s dedicated servers for HD surveillance systems are already a popular choice in the Middle East, demand for the manufacturers products are sure to increase thanks to a new relationship that is perfectly suited for the region. Secure Logiq has recently announced a partnership with Seagate to deliver the perfect solution for security professionals in the Middle East. The collaboration will see Secure Logiq’s management servers, processing servers and client machines all designed and optimised for the application and combined with Seagate’s SAN storage units which offer large storage, resilience, expandability and vertical integration.Subbiah is not the only new addition to Secure Logiq’s Middle East office. He is joined on the launch team by Mohit Katyal, who will take on the role of Business Development Manager for the territory. Katyal will take responsibility for growing Secure Logiq’s regional business as well as supporting the manufacturer’s existing client base.Further new faces will be added throughout 2022 as Secure Logiq further grows its regional presence. This will see the addition of a further business development manager, alongside pre-sales engineers and administration professionals.“It has been a long process for Secure Logiq to get to this point, but we believe we have found the right people to deliver the service our customers in the Middle East deserve,” concluded Hughes. “We are delighted with the calibre of professionals we have recruited for these important roles and look forward to growing the Middle East team further.” Since 2011 Secure Logiq have been developing servers specifically designed for HD surveillance. A new concept in the surveillance industry, their team of technical experts have over 150 years of both IP CCTV and server experience from both the HD Surveillance and IT hardware industries. Secure Logiq’s company ethos is based on four core principles – to provide the Fastest Performance, the Biggest Storage, the Most Resilience and the Best Value in HD video processing, viewing and storage technology. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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