Gallagher Security is proud to be securing the world’s largest commercial office building as India’s Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) officially opens its doors this week.

Described as a ‘one-stop’ destination for over 65,000 diamond professionals, the newly opened SDB is a 15-story complex, spread across more than 35 acres, and comprising over 7.1 million square feet of floor space. SDB is the world’s largest single complex, consisting of nine towers and containing an independent customs office, international banking facilities, and diamond-testing laboratories, among other businesses.

Surat Diamond Bourse features

Gallagher Command Center was the preferred solution for the SDB project, providing encrypted high-end security"

Gautham N.V., Gallagher Head of Sales and Marketing India, says, “Gallagher Security’s award-winning site management platform Command Center was chosen to secure the complex and provide a seamless, integrated security experience that prioritizes security, safety, and convenience for staff and visitors. The Surat Diamond Bourse features more than 700 doors, 650 readers, and multiple system integrations specific to this unique project. Gallagher is proud to be securing the world’s largest office building and we congratulate everyone involved in bringing this project to life.”

He adds, “Gallagher Command Center was the preferred solution for the SDB project, providing encrypted high-end security and cyber protection, a streamlined approach to site management, and seamless third-party integration capabilities including our partner IDEMIA’s biometric readers, Verint C41 command application and single sign on and IT management solutions.”

Variety of systems and hardware

The official inauguration of SDB took place on December 17th and was officiated by India’s Prime Minister, Shri. Narendra Modi.

Trusted to protect some of the world’s most critical infrastructure, the Command Center is designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide variety of systems and hardware, creating a single operating platform that manages total site security.

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