India security industry review

Matrix Comsec, a renowned OEM in Security and Telecom solutions, is thrilled to participate in the 3rd edition of the Saurashtra Security Surveillance Association’s (SSSA) Business Expo 2025.  On January 10th and 11th, 2025, at Christ College, Munjka, Rajkot, this esteemed event will gather distributors, system integrators, consultants, and other key stakeholders of SSSA. Matrix will highlight its cutting-edge solutions to elevate safety, operational efficiency, and seamless communic...

Matrix is thrilled to announce its participation in Intersec Dubai 2025, the premier global exhibition for security, emergency response, and safety. From January 14th to 16th, 2025, at Booth CA-29, Saeed Hall 1, Matrix will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge, NDAA-compliant security solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of modern enterprises. End-to-end cyber-secure solutions  VMS has gained cybersecurity certification and aligns with the OWASP Top 10 Desktop Ri...

New investment of the highest standard. Three buildings, 69 premises in total. The project wants to ensure consistency in the use of smart home devices for controlling lighting, air conditioning, roller blinds, and more. To achieve this, each apartment is equipped with a Gira G1 smart home panel (KNX system). Additionally, the project is looking for an intercom system that can secure the entrances and integrate seamlessly with Gira G1. The solution Integration allows for centralised control o...

Gunes Park Evleri is a modern residential community situated in the vibrant city of Istanbul, Turkey. To enhance security and convenience for its residents, the community has implemented the DNAKE IP video intercom system throughout the premises. This state-of-the-art system provides an integrated security solution that allows residents to enjoy a seamless and secure living experience. The solution DNAKE smart intercom system provides residents with easy and flexible access through a variety...

Located in Istanbul, Turkey, the Nish Adalar Konut Project is a large residential community covering 61 blocks with over 2,000 apartments. DNAKE IP video intercom system has been implemented throughout the community to provide an integrated security solution, offering residents an easy and remote access control living experience.  The solution Solution highlights: Great scalability in large residential apartments Real-time video and audio communication Remote and easy mobile ac...

PureTech Systems Inc., a pioneer in geospatial AI-boosted video analytics for wide-area perimeter and border security, announced the successful completion of system acceptance testing at a major U.S. metropolitan rapid transit agency. The testing demonstrated the company’s capability to address a significant safety and operational challenge: detecting debris and items on transit tracks to mitigate disruptions and enhance commuter safety. PureTech's RIDS Solution PureTech's RIDS for Rapi...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based pioneer in ID verification and fraud prevention, has announced a strategic partnership with AREA42, a pioneering TradeTech innovation ecosystem. Together, the companies aim to deliver a seamless and secure onboarding experience for businesses across global markets, ensuring the AREA42 platform remains user-friendly while maintaining the highest compliance standards to prevent bad actors. B2B trade problems The European Commission reported that financial irregularitie...

RecFaces confirms its participation in Intersec 2025, the world’s largest business event focused on security. RecFaces will feature its pioneering facial recognition solutions, Id-Guard and Id-Gate, at booth SA-F29 in the Security Pavilion from January 14-16, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With more than 200 installations worldwide backed by a diversified team with more than 15 years of experience in Facial Biometrics, its flagship products are Id-Guard, for enhancing security ope...

The Kent İncek project, a residential complex located in the heart of Ankara, has recently implemented DNAKE's advanced IP intercom solutions to enhance security and convenience for its 198 households in two blocks. Kent Incek offers privilege in its social facilities as well as in its green areas, providing residents with a healthy living environment that includes an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. The solution DNAKE IP intercom products are designed to meet...

With the year 2025 stretched out before us, there are many techniques one could use to predict what will happen in the new year. You might analyse historical data and analyse future trends. Or you could try statistical or economic modelling. Or you could develop multiple scenarios based on various assumptions to explore potential outcomes. Or you could just check your email. At this time of year, my email is full of industry folks looking to predict what the future holds in 2025. Ranging from...

Trust is the foundation of successful relationships between buyers and sellers in the security marketplace. Trust facilitates collaboration, reduces risk, improves decision-making, and ultimately drives business growth and profitability. Transactions often involve significant investments, and trust minimises the perceived risk for buyers, making them more likely to commit to a purchase. Our Expert Panellists weigh in on the subject of trust in response to this week’s Roundtable: A security...

A survey conducted by Blackhawk Network finds the average shopper plans to spend almost half of their holiday budget to buy gift cards this year versus only 39% in 2023. The global gift card market was valued at $1.3 billion USD in 2023, and it is projected to reach more than $5.2 billion USD by 2032. Fraud - a growing concern While gift cards continue to be top of mind for consumers for streamlined gifting, gift card fraud is a growing concern for consumers and businesses alike. Accordin...

The pattern of veins in the hand contains unique information that can be used for identity. Blood flowing through veins in the human body can absorb light waves of specific wavelengths. Irradiating the human palm with near-infrared light waves yields an image of the vascular pattern. A venous distribution map can be processed and compared to pre-registered data to match and confirm identity.    Palm vein biometrics The idea of palm vein biometrics goes back to the 1980s when pa...

The security marketplace has its share of buzzwords, which are words or phrases that become popular and widely used in a specific industry. Buzzwords can be useful for conveying complex ideas quickly, but they can also be misused or misunderstood. Within a specific industry, such as security, buzzwords can create a sense of shared understanding and belonging. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What new buzzword have you heard, and what does it mean for the security industry?

In the past, security and IT teams operated independently, but today collaboration is critical. Modern security systems rely on various devices and systems that are linked to internal and external networks. Without IT involvement, physical security can become a weak point for cybersecurity. Although these groups have made headway in partnering up to ensure the successful implementation of new solutions, often there’s still a disconnect. Differing skills, priorities, and unique ways of th...