HCL Security, a subsidiary of HCL Infosystems which specializes in offering safety and security products today announced a new alliance with networking major, Cisco to introduce IP-based security solutions.

The alliance will make use of Cisco’s Smart+Connected Community suite and integrate it with HCL Security’s Safe State architecture.

Initially the tie-up will focus on Indian and later on expand to other countries.

For securing cities, Cisco’s Smart+Connected suite addresses security issues on protecting citizens, critical infrastructure and key assets. It presents a common security operations picture while ensuring full integration and interoperability between different functional parts of the security system.

The HCL Security Safe State offers integrated urban safety and security technology solutions

“Cisco envisages a future where successful communities and cities will run on networked information, and where information technology will help the world better manage its challenges. We recognize that the mission of public safety and security is at the heart of economic capacity, potential, and growth. For a city or community to grow, thrive, and attract human and financial capital, it needs to be highly secure. Cisco’s Smart+Connected Safety and Security solutions enhance the capabilities of emergency and security personnel by employing next-level infrastructure, technology, services, and platforms to create intelligent, enduring solutions. Our collaboration with HCL Security and its Safe State architecture will help us better address safety and security projects and customer requirements,” said Dave Stone, vice president, Safety and Security, Smart+Connected Communities, Cisco.

“HCL Security is committed to deploying an integrated technology approach to enable safer and more secure cities. HCL Safe State marries hi-tech security and surveillance with intelligence and policing - the three key pillars to this integrated approach to secure an entire state, city or large, significant establishments. Our collaboration with a likeminded global technology pioneer like Cisco will enable us to jointly provide best in class security solutions” said Rothin Bhattacharyya, CEO, HCL Security. He added, “The role of integrated systems in today’s security environment cannot be over emphasized.  Technology when used effectively has the ability to increase the security of cities manifold. Such integrated systems lead not only to prevention but also provide a better response mechanism to minimize the damage to life and property.  Our collaboration with Cisco is a huge step in providing such integrated, best in class systems, in India and in other markets.”