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SHRM TechConference & Expo 2024 Catalyzing HR Tech Evolution

15th May 2024 , Hyderabad: The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) India successfully concluded SHRM Tech Conference & Expo 2024 today, after two days of dynamic discussions, expert panels, and forward-thinking presentations on the intersection of technology and human resources. The event welcomed over 6000 delegates on each day, including HR professionals, industry experts, tech innovators, and thought leaders from across the country.

The 10th Edition of the SHRM TECH Conference & Expo 2024 featured a plethora of sessions, workshops, and panels, meticulously curated to address the most relevant topics in the HR today. From artificial intelligence and remote workforce management to employee wellness technologies, the event provided comprehensive insights into leveraging technology for sustainable growth and efficient HR practices.

Key highlights of the conference included Ted style talks, expert panels and keynotes, interactive workshops and networking opportunities. Speakers including Sanjeev Jain Global Head – Business Operations Wipro; Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director Bajaj Auto Limited; Preeti Bajaj MD and CEO Luminous Power Technologies; A. R. Unnikrishnan – Managing Director, Saint-Gobain India; Monalisa Sengupta Partner Director Microsoft Teams and others.

In her address, Ms Achal Khanna, CEO of SHRM India, APAC and MENA emphasized the critical role of HR in the era of rapid technological advancement. ” As we navigate through unprecedented times, the need for robust, tech-driven HR practices is more evident than ever,” said Khanna. “This conference has not only showcased innovative HR technologies but also reinforced the importance of human connection in the digital age. Technology is the future tool that will help drive growth by streamlining processes, enhancing productivity, and facilitating data-driven decision-making. At SHRM we believe embracing the advancement in tech will not only empowers HR professionals to adapt to changing landscapes swiftly but also enables organizations to create more inclusive and dynamic workplaces.”

One of the key takeaways from the conference was the emphasis on how technology can enhance human-centric workplaces rather than replace human roles. Cutting-edge solutions presented at the event, such as AI-driven analytics tools and advanced HR platforms, demonstrated technology’s role in fostering a more engaged, productive workforce.

Mr. D Shivakumar Conference Chair, Operating Partner Advent International Private Equity further added, “In today’s dynamic landscape, organizational success hinges on adaptability and foresight. As India strides towards self-sufficiency in digital infrastructure, we recognize the imperative of setting clear learning objectives in HR and L&D, leveraging technology as our ally. In this era of rapid technological advancements, both incumbents and challengers find themselves at crossroad of opportunity. Yet, amidst the digital deluge, trust remains paramount, earned daily through integrity and accountability. Harnessing technology to authentically convey organizational narratives isn’t just a strategy; it’s our imperative to engage and empower our workforce and ecosystem.”

The expo served as a hub for networking and collaboration, offering attendees opportunities to connect with peers and experts in the field. As the conference wrapped up, participants left equipped with actionable insights and tools to drive their organizations forward in an increasingly digital workplace.

AI-Powered Infrastructure Management: Driving Efficiency and Performance in 2024

The era of AI is upon us, ushering in a wave of unprecedented technological advancements and innovations. To sustain the momentum of these innovations, organizations are recognizing the need for purpose-built infrastructure tailored to their unique business needs. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, reshaping operations and maximizing efficiency like

never before. As we move into the second half of 2024, the transformative potential of AI-powered infrastructure management becomes increasingly evident, promising enhanced performance, streamlined operations, and unparalleled insights.

Transforming Infrastructure Management With Artificial Intelligence(AI)

ClearML, in collaboration with the AI Infrastructure Alliance and FuriosaAI, conducted a comprehensive global AI Infrastructure research survey that indicated that over 96% of companies expressed intentions to expand their AI compute infrastructure. Among them, 40% are considering increasing their on-premise infrastructure, while 60% are contemplating adding more cloud resources. This trend underscores the demand for flexibility and speed in scaling AI infrastructure to meet evolving business needs. Critical areas where AI-powered tools are transforming infrastructure management in 2024 include the following:

Maximizing Efficiency: AI optimizes resource utilization, anticipates maintenance needs, and enables real-time decision-making, driving productivity and minimizing downtime across diverse infrastructures.

Predictive Maintenance: AI-driven predictive maintenance revolutionizes asset management by predicting equipment failures, allowing proactive interventions, reducing operational costs, and enhancing reliability.

Optimized Resource Allocation: AI enables efficient resource allocation through advanced analytics, identifying underutilized resources and reallocating them for maximum returns, fostering cost-effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Real-time Decision Making: AI empowers infrastructure managers with agility by aggregating data from sensors and operational systems, generating actionable insights instantaneously, and enhancing operational agility and resilience.

Human-AI Synergy: AI augments human capabilities, enabling infrastructure managers to focus on strategic decision-making and innovation, fostering a culture of collaboration and unlocking growth opportunities.

Key Challenges of AI Integration In Infrastructure Management
Integrating AI into infrastructure management presents a promising opportunity for organizations seeking enhanced efficiency and performance. However, this endeavor is accompanied by several challenges that require careful consideration and strategic planning:

Data Integration and Quality Assurance: AI algorithms rely on clean, diverse, and voluminous data for accurate insights, posing significant hurdles in data integration and ensuring data quality.

Compatibility and Integration: Seamless integration with existing systems is essential but challenging, requiring meticulous planning to prevent disruptions.

Talent Acquisition and Upskilling: Organizations must acquire skilled professionals proficient in AI technologies to drive successful implementation, posing a challenge in talent acquisition and upskilling initiatives.

Regulatory and Ethical Considerations: Navigating regulatory frameworks and ethical guidelines surrounding AI deployment adds complexity, requiring a thorough understanding of legal obligations.

Cybersecurity: AI-powered systems are prime targets for cyber threats, necessitating robust security measures to safeguard critical infrastructure assets and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Despite these challenges, organizations that effectively navigate the complexities of AI integration stand to unlock unprecedented efficiency gains and performance enhancements in infrastructure management.

A Glimpse into the Future

As the trajectory of the Global AI Infrastructure Market indicates, the demand for AI infrastructure is poised for exponential growth. With a projected value of $309.4 billion by 2031, the market reflects the increasing recognition of AI as a transformative force across industries. In 2024 and beyond, organizations must embrace AI as a cornerstone of their strategic vision, harnessing its transformative power to drive efficiency, performance, and innovation. By leveraging AI-driven insights, infrastructure managers can navigate the complexities of tomorrow’s world with confidence, unlocking new possibilities and shaping a future where efficiency knows no bounds.

HGS launches comprehensive suite of Cybersecurity solutions

Mumbai, India, May 13, 2024: Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) (listed on BSE & NSE), a leading provider of solutions in digital experience, business process management (BPM) and digital media services today announced the launch of a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge Cybersecurity solutions for the market. The suite comprises of seven essential Cybersecurity solution offerings designed to provide enterprises with state-of-the-art protection against evolving cyber threats.

A key feature of HGS CyberSecurity solutions is that they leverage advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) systems security, an important factor given that most businesses and Cybersecurity bad actors today have begun to use AI and ML extensively.

Commenting on the launch, Phani Dasari, Global Chief Information Security Officer and Business Head of CyberSecurity Services, HGS said, “At HGS, we recognize the growing threat landscape characterized by the rising frequency of cybersecurity incidents, highlighting the critical need for robust security measures to protect businesses’ digital assets. Our suite of cybersecurity solutions at HGS has been carefully crafted leveraging our extensive in-house expertise and cutting-edge technologies. These solutions are designed to empower enterprises in staying ahead of their adversaries and future-proofing their operations.”

HGS CyberSecurity solutions ensure an elevated standard of risk management, actively identifying and mitigating potential risks to ensure the seamless continuity of AI-led operations. Additionally, it guarantees optimized performance, cost-efficiency, and compliance assurance to uphold adherence to industry regulations and data protection standards. This commitment fosters client trust and confers a strategic advantage, enabling businesses to stay at the forefront of the AI landscape through the implementation of adaptive security strategies.

The newly-launched suite of HGS CyberSecurity solutions comprise the following offerings:

· Secure AI: A set of services crafted to fortify an enterprise’s AI-led ecosystem against evolving cyber threats, including AI preparedness assessment, AI red-teaming and AI security tech deployment.

· Security Testing: The exhaustive services – including Pen Testing, Offensive security simulation, IOT & critical infrastructure security, and incident response testing – help proactively identify vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of security breaches, thus enhancing the overall preparedness of systems.

· Cloud Security: The offerings – such as Cloud security posture management (CSPM), Cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP), Cloud security monitoring and Cloud security advisory & governance – help mitigate and safeguard enterprise cloud infrastructure and applications, thus enabling a more resilient Cloud strategy.

· Digital Forensics: Services such as Cybercrime investigations, Data breach analysis, Legal evidence gathering, Intellectual property theft investigations, Fraud investigations and Insider threat analysis enable enterprises to investigate security incidents, identify gaps, and uncover impending threats to strengthen their defenses and prevent future events.

· MSSP (Soc-as-a-service): The extension to the enterprise’s internal security team with – Managed detection & response (aiMDR) and Extended detection & response (aiXDR) competencies along with advanced analytics, AI and ML – can help improve threat detection and response capabilities.

· SecOps Automation: Tailored and optimized services – including Security operations workflow optimization, Automation assessment and Automation Center of Excellence – empower an organization’s security operations with future-ready automation that elevates efficiency.

· vCISO & Staffing: The rapid, on-demand consultant services can bolster an organization’s risk management and business resilience, irrespective of industry and scale, with proactive and tailored security strategies.

Dr. Mukesh Gandhi on Strategic Technological Investments: National Technology Day 2024

“AI is a given–and India, along with other countries such as Singapore, the UK and the US are leading with AI integration. With 60% of companies in these regions reporting active AI investments, IT leaders are urged to also reconsider their cloud investments, with over 85% of AI leaders globally looking to enhance their cloud automation over the next year.

In order to make any investment purposeful, it is important to measure it against long-term business needs. Seeing that 62% of larger companies are investing in AI compared to 36% of small businesses, the budget seems to be the primary consideration for AI integration. But comparing it against the long-term business needs is equally important, if not more, and those who cannot jump on the wagon immediately shouldn’t have to miss out.

At Creative Synergies Group, we leverage our digital engineering prowess to steer businesses in the direction that best suits their strategic goals. On this National Technology Day and forward, businesses should feel empowered to invest in AI despite the economic conditions. With strategic digital innovation support, businesses, global or Indian, large or small – have the potential to innovate with AI.” – Dr. Mukesh Gandhi, Founder and CEO, Creative Synergies Group

Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai Partners with TeamLease EdTech to Launch Advanced eMasters Programs

Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, 9th May 2024 : The Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai, and TeamLease EdTech announced a significant partnership to launch three pioneering eMasters programs: ‘eMasters in Advanced Electrical Vehicle Systems’, ‘eMasters in Applied Mechatronics and Robotics’, and ‘eMasters in Data Science & Data Analytics’. This initiative, developed in collaboration with TeamLease EdTech, is designed to equip working professionals with advanced skills to lead innovation in these rapidly evolving fields.

These two-year programs offer a comprehensive curriculum covering the essentials of each specialized field, tailored to meet the demands of today’s industry and delivered through TeamLease EdTech’s innovative learning management platform. Through this partnership, IIT Bhilai and TeamLease EdTech are committed to providing education that is not only relevant but also transformative, enabling students to excel in their careers and contribute to the advancement of their industries.

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the demand for skilled professionals in data science, robotics, mechatronics, and electric vehicle (EV) technology is experiencing significant growth across diverse sectors. Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and electric vehicles are creating a wealth of opportunities for those with advanced technical skills. As a result, the job market is expanding, particularly in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and transportation. These Executive programs, through a mix of Virtual Live lectures, Hands-on practical experience, and Industry Projects, will equip mid-career professionals with the knowledge and experience to transition into these high-demand job roles.

Prof. Dr. Rajiv Prakash, Director of IIT Bhilai shared his vision, “Students entering these programs stand to gain immensely, not only in terms of acquiring advanced knowledge and skills in high-demand areas such as EV technology, robotics, mechatronics, and data analytics but also in enhancing their overall employability. Through this partnership, we intend to provide our learners with a highly immersive learning experience. These online eMasters programs are mainly targeted toward working professionals and those learners who cannot dedicate full time to undergoing master’s programs and their jobs. Also, eMasters courses include dedicated in-campus modules that offer students physical learning experience in an IIT environment and hands-on laboratory sessions. I believe these courses provide nearly a ‘full-time’ learning experience. Each course perfectly blends theory, practicals, and real-life industrial case studies. Moreover, as these courses cover cutting-edge and emerging technologies, they are delivered by esteemed IIT faculty members and industry experts.”

Shantanu Rooj, Founder & CEO of TeamLease EdTech, stated, ” This collaboration is geared towards upskilling seasoned professionals, aiming to refine their competencies in these high-demand fields. These Executive Masters Programs are meticulously designed to bridge existing skill gaps, transforming experienced professionals into industry leaders who are poised to spearhead innovation and contribute decisively to sectors crucial for India’s move towards sustainable transport solutions and technological advancements. Our partnership with IIT Bhilai is a milestone event in our efforts towards Making India Employable.”

Asus Announces Expertbook B3 Series

Mumbai, May 08, 2024 — ASUS today announces the launch of its ExpertBook B3 laptop series in India to cater to the diverse requirements of businesses across different market segments. This laptop series is powered by innovation, providing an excellent mix of durability and customization to boost productivity, elevate security and privacy.

ExpertBook B3’s lineup foremost features powerful performance thanks to 13th generation Intel® Core processors, with both the ultra-efficient U-series processors and performance P-series. The series optionally can be equipped with powerful NVIDIA® dedicated graphics, and a vibrant immersive screen (touchscreen optional) with a tall 16:10 aspect ratio. The ExpertBook B3 series is also packed with full connectivity – featuring a range of full I/O ports along with a full-size RJ-45 port and WiFi 6E for intensely fast wireless performance. The ExpertBook B3 series features a fast Gen 4 NVMe SSD that allows the laptop to boot in a mere few seconds and multi-task with productivity apps – all day long. RAM upgrades are up to an incredible 64GB DDR5-5600 with Dual SO-DIMM slots.

For Enterprise-class support, the ExpertBook B3 series features support for up to vPro® Enterprise for secure remote management, a secure TPM 2.0[i] chip, and MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability[ii] along with ASUS Internal testing — all in a design that embraces an eco-conscious outlook and embodies accountability and sustainability.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Dinesh Sharma, Vice President, Commercial PC and Smartphone, System Business Group, ASUS India, said, “The ASUS ExpertBook B3 series is meticulously engineered to meet the diverse needs of enterprises across all sectors by effortlessly elevating productivity, strengthening security, and facilitating seamless communication for the users. Business users in India will surely appreciate its powerful processing, exceptional durability, and long-lasting battery life, along with highly customizable features related to chassis design, screen sizes, security, connectivity, and graphics. With military-grade durability and eco-conscious design, the ASUS ExpertBook B3 epitomizes our dedication to providing businesses with innovative solutions.”

Powered by Innovation
The ASUS ExpertBook B3 is engineered to enhance business capabilities, providing the fast and responsive performance essential for today’s demands — enabling seamless multitasking, advanced data handling, and streamlined operations.

Featuring up to 13th generation Intel® Core processors, up to NVIDIA RTX 2050 (4GB GDDR6) dedicated graphics and support of up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM over dual slots provide raw performance needed to innovate the way business is done, reshaping workflows to get the job done without breaking a sweat, all day long!

The latest B3 models also benefit from a comprehensive set of ports for versatile peripheral connections and easy data transfers. This includes Wi-Fi 6E along with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, and a built-in smart card[iii] reader for use as a secondary ID check and enhanced security. There’s also the latest Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® port, which supports 40 Gbps data transfer speeds, dual 4K display output via HDMI and USB-C with DisplayPort, an RJ-45 Ethernet socket, plus fast-charging support with the bundled 65W/90W USB-C charger.

Flexible Configurations
The latest ExpertBook B3 laptops offer the freedom and flexibility to be tailored to meet specific requirements or everyday computing tasks — with configuration feature options that include –

Display – Optional IPS WQXGA (2560 x 1600) Touchscreen with MPP2.0 stylus support,
Stylus – Optional ASUS Pen 2.0 stylus for touchscreen enabled configuration,
Processor – Optional Intel® vPro® enabled processors,
Graphics – Optional NVIDIA RTX 2050 (4GB GDDR6) discrete graphics,
SSD – Optional SSDs ranging from OPAL SED (Self Encrypting Drive) SSD, Value SSD (NVME x2), and Performance SSD (NVME x4),
Battery – Optional 3-cell 50Wh or 63Wh battery packs,
Keyboard – Optional backlit chiclet keyboard,
Camera – Optional Full-HD IR enabled camera[iv] with Windows Hello support,
Security – Optional smart card reader for multifactor authentication, and full vPro® Enterprise solution.
The optional touchscreen B3 models are also compatible with ASUS Pen 2.0[v], and other MPP 2.0-compatible input devices, for versatile mobile productivity.

Productivity-First Design
Smartly designed for modern business and forward-thinking organizations, ExpertBook B3 series embraces a true productivity-first approach — making it ideal for today’s hybrid-working paradigm. The bright, clear 14-inch (B3404) or 16-inch (B3604) NanoEdge display with wide viewing angles and a taller 16:10 aspect ratio, plus a greatly-improved up to 85% screen-to-body ratio, delivers superb visual experiences — with more vertical workspace.

The ExpertBook B3 features fast charging and a long-lasting 3-cell battery[vi] with options of either 50Wh or 63Wh, it ensures seamless and efficient productivity experiences.

To provide exceptional remote-working and video-conferencing experiences, B3 features AI-powered noise-cancelation technology that cancels out unwanted background noise and picks up the user’s voice for optimum conference-call quality, and up to an optional Full-HD IR camera for exceptional video.

The ExpertBook B3604, in particular, features a full-sized numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard, easing and speeding data-entry efficiency — perfect for when dealing with lots of numeric figures, and features a massively large trackpad providing enough room for multi-finger Windows gestures.

Enterprise-Grade Security and Privacy
The ExpertBook B3 series is packed with technology to provide strong data security and privacy protection.

For starters, B3 has built-in biometric security — in the form of an integrated infrared camera for Windows Hello facial recognition and a fingerprint sensor that’s placed on the Power key for easy access. These are bolstered by an optional smart-card reader to enable easy two-factor authentication, with a password and recognized card required for login. A discrete TPM 2.0 chip securely stores authentication information utilized by software, safeguarding crucial data and transactions, including passwords and encryption keys.

The laptops also benefit from a physical webcam cover for an assurance of instant privacy when it’s not in use — with just a quick finger flick required for operation. There’s also an integrated Kensington lock slot, providing a physical security option for safeguarding the hardware when used in unsupervised locations.

World-class Durability
The ExpertBook B3 is designed and tested for rugged business mobility. It is MIL-STD 810H Military-grade certified, passing stringent 23 tests in 10 categories. Additionally, the laptop is also ASUS internally tested for measures such as the hinges tested for 30000 open and close cycles, tested to bear up to 25kg of force on the aluminium lid, up to 5000 times of plug-in and out port tests, drop tests up to 30cm, and spill-resistance up to 60cc.

Zscaler Introduces First of Its Kind Digital Experience Monitoring Copilot to Enable IT Support and Operations with AI

Bengaluru, May 8th, 2024 – – Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced groundbreaking innovations – ZDX Copilot, Hosted Monitoring, and Data Explorer – to its Zscaler Digital Experience™ (ZDX™) service. The new ZDX Copilot, an AI assistant, instantly analyzes and harnesses knowledge from over 500 trillion data points daily across users, devices, networks, and applications, to provide IT operations, service desk, and security teams insights they need related to digital experience and performance. Teams can ask sequences of questions to effectively converse with Copilot, which uses Generative AI, to review high-level trends and progressively narrow results down to specific actionable insights.

ZDX Copilot delivers numerous benefits across IT and security:

Service desk teams can isolate root cause of user complaints to efficiently triage tickets and collaborate with other teams; they can also easily look up technical information.
Networking teams can conversationally perform deep analysis across networks, applications and regions to identify trends or find opportunities for optimization.
Security teams can ensure that their services are performant at all times, and instantly expose root cause of issues and affected parties when performance lags.
IT leaders can conveniently extract and present digital experience trends and performance insights to show progress, or to identify new opportunities.

ZDX Copilot also automates common configuration tasks like setting alerts, when asked. Its versatility can help your IT teams significantly improve efficiency, and collaboration across IT operations, service desk, and security. Every customer is equipped with their own Copilot keeping their company’s data private and secure.

Zscaler also announced the early availability of Zscaler Hosted Monitoring, a service that helps IT operations teams continuously monitor availability and performance of applications and services from globally distributed monitoring infrastructure on Zscaler’s global cloud. With Hosted Monitoring, IT teams can:

Ensure that external websites perform at their best, no matter where customers are located.
Monitor SLA compliance for applications and services purchased from SaaS, cloud, datacenter, or network providers.
Confidently roll out new applications or expand into new regions as businesses grow, whether organically or through M&A.

“As organizations adopt Zero Trust architectures, siloed monitoring tools lose visibility across the data path,” said Dhawal Sharma, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Zscaler. “ZDX reinstates end-to-end visibility across devices, networks, and applications. And with this release, Hosted Monitoring extends 24/7 monitoring to SaaS and external websites from several global locations. Using ZDX Copilot, IT teams such as Service Desk and IT Operations can achieve operational excellence by instantly accessing insights drawn from trillions of performance metrics using GenAI to easily analyze IT issues, and to work collaboratively with speed and accuracy.”

Zscaler Digital Experience has also introduced Data Explorer, which enables IT teams and leaders to easily build and share customized reports that visually correlate data drawn from diverse datasets, contextualizing it for their businesses.

Drone Destination and IFFCO Sign MOA for India’s Largest Drone-Spray Services Project

New Delhi, India – May 07, 2024 – Drone Destination India’s leading Drone-as-a-Service provider and the largest DGCA certified Drone Pilot Training company, today announced the signing of an MOA with IFFCO to collaborate for drone spray over an area of upto 30 lakh acres.

As part of the MoA, Drone Destination will undertake drone spray in 12 states across the country. These states include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand. The drones will be spraying IFFCO Nano Urea, Nano DAP, Sagarika, IFFCO MC Agro-Chemicals and other IFFCO & IFFCO JV’s Agri-Products, with the aim of enhancing agricultural productivity and efficiency. Other benefits under the MOA include opportunities for sale of IFFCO agri-inputs/products for drone spray.

Commenting on the business win, Mr Alok Sharma, Chairman, Drone Destination,n said – “We are elated to partner with the world’s top cooperative IFFCO for transforming Indian agriculture. Drones have a wide range of applications and their influence on agriculture, which is basic to human survival is revolutionary. Drones will bring efficiency, scalability, cost competitiveness, and speed to agricultural practices in India, enabling the sector to increase its contribution to GDP. As a leading player, spearheading the adoption of drones across multiple sectors, this is an important milestone for us in the journey towards drone adoption in the country.”

Chirag Sharma, MD & CEO Drone Destination added – “We thank IFFCO for choosing us and showing faith in our capabilities for implementing large-scale drone projects. This mandate will surely cement our position in the industry as the go-to company for executing large-scale drone projects in the country.”

SAFE West India 2024 – Securing Tomorrow’s Cities with Intelligent, Innovative Tech Solutions

Mumbai, 07th April 2024: Informa Markets in India, the leading B2B exhibitions organiser announced the 2nd edition of SAFE West India, the region’s largest and most influential security, and fire expo, scheduled to take place from May 9th to 11th, 2024, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

SAFE West India is an annual security exhibition and conference dedicated to the Western Indian market, focusing on the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. The event will showcase the latest security products and solutions specifically focused on industrial infrastructure, national highways, and safe cities. Bringing together renowned exhibitors, consultants, industry experts, and key government officials on a single platform, SAFE West India serves as a hub for both Indian and international industries.

The exhibition will bring together over 75+ brands, showcasing their latest launches and technological solutions to more than 5000 visitors. It will also feature knowledge sessions with more than 40 eminent speakers and panelists. Some of the participating brands include Hikvision, Prama, CP Plus, ZKTeco, ESSL, Biomax, Matrix Comsec, Securus, Voltaic Cables, Realtime, Timewatch, TP Link, etc

Highlighting on the importance of SAFE West, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said “In today’s fast-evolving technological landscape, India’s security sector is undergoing a significant transformation. The integration of AI-driven security systems is revolutionizing India’s surveillance capabilities, making public and office spaces safer and more secure than ever before. The security market in Western India is witnessing significant growth, which is being driven by increased government focus on surveillance and safety. Additionally, End-user expenditures on security and risk management (SRM) in India are estimated to reach $2.9 billion in 2024, indicating a 12.4% growth from the previous year. At SAFE West India, we are proud to be at the forefront of this revolution. With the government’s Make in India initiative gaining momentum, we are witnessing a surge in OEM and ODM brands setting up manufacturing plants in the country. There is a growing demand for cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, facial recognition, and advanced control room technologies. SAFE West India provides a unique platform for industry leaders, government officials, and technology experts to come together, exchange ideas, and explore the latest innovations in the security sector.”

A two-day conference themed ‘Intelligent Security Tech for a Safer Future’ will bring together key stakeholders from the security domain to address modern challenges facing cities and organizations. Key speakers scheduled to attend the event include Mr. Sandeep Sabharwal, Assistant Vice President – Corporate Administration, Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt. Ltd.; Prof. Amol Deshmukh, Police and Cyber Advisor, Dept. of Home, Govt. of Maharashtra; Mr. Vinay Khanduri, CPP, CFE, Head, Security & Vigilance, Adani Electricity; Mr. Sujoy Dutta, Principal Consultant, Northland Controls; Mr. Omprakash Shingare, CPP, Director Global Security & Investigations, Fidelity Investments; Mr. Puneet Garkhel, Partner – Risk Consulting & Leader-Forensic Services, PwC India; Mr. Pushkar Tripathi, Chapter Chair, ASIS Ahmedabad; Mr. Amarpreet Singh, Country Security Manager, Johnson Mathey & Chapter Chair, ASIS Mumbai; Mr. Dashrath Kumar, Head – Security, Tata Power, Trombay Thermal Power Station; Mr. Pierre Trapanese, CEO, Northland Controls; and Mr. Sumeet Sharma, CSO India and Head of GSC, Group Security, Capgemini.

Featuring power-packed knowledge sessions and panel discussions, the event will delve into topics such as the future of security, smart video security solutions, Managing Security Across Locations Globally – Risks & Challenges, AI and predictive intelligence, and the latest security trends for Indian applications. Experts will discuss the evolution of corporate security and the convergence of physical and virtual workplaces, highlighting the crucial role played by next-generation technology in industrial security.

Supporting associations for SAFE West India include All India Electronics Security Association (AIESA), American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi Chapters, Association of System Integrators and Retailers in Technology (ASIRT), Global Association for Corporate Services (GACS), International Institute of Security and Safety Management (IISSM), Jalgaon District Computer Dealers Association (JDCDA), Kathiyawad Security and Surveillance Assembly (KASSA), Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Mumbai and Chennai Chapters, The Gujarat Surveillance and IT Association (GSITA), and Trade association of information technology (TAIT), Computer and Media Dealer`s Association Pune, (CMDA), South Gujarat Information Technologists Association ( SITA), Security Association of India, Security association of Gujrat, Federation of IT association of Gujrat (FITAG ), Islampur computer dealer association.

The security sector in Western India, especially in Maharashtra, is experiencing significant growth, driven by increased government focus on surveillance and safety. State administrations are increasingly deploying video surveillance equipment to enhance security measures. The region is expected to see the installation of over one million IP cameras in the coming years. The market shift from analog to IP cameras has resulted in clearer, high-definition digital images and advancements in video analytics and neural networks. IP cameras provide enhanced video clarity, making them well-suited for tasks like facial recognition and license plate number detection.