Intel working on models in security and surveillance field

 

COIMBATORE: Intel, a world leader in computing innovation, is working on designing various models in the field of security and surveillance across the country and is in dialogue with some state governments, a top company official said today.

Since security is becoming a major concern in every field, be it government or private, the company, on a pilot basis, has started working on the model in two cities.

This includes modalities in storage of data in hidden cameras in the building and the duration of keeping the content, B Suryanarayanan, Director, Sales, Intel South Asia, told reporters here.

While not divulging details of the location on it being confidential, he said the company was also in dialogue with some governments for designing and developing the computing solution in these fields.

It was also concentrating on providing solutions in the field of water, waste management, energy and transport sector, which were fast emerging and wanted devices to monitor the impact on environment, he said.

Suryanarayanan was here as part of the Intel Channel Symposium, showcasing the latest range of desktops, mobile devices, servers, devices enabling internet and security device based on Intel processors.
"Contrary to the opinion", he said, "the entire PC segment was going strong, as compared to the 280 million units of desktop in 2010, sales of desktops, along with other form factors has grown to provide an opportunity for around 600 million units and considering the expected growth of GDP in a couple of years, the entire segment is likely to grow in future", Suryanarayanan said.