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Matrix Comsec, a technology company delivering enterprise-grade solutions in security and telecommunications, has been recognized among Gujarat's Top 50 SMEs and named a winner in the Best Manufacturing SMEs category at the inaugural Top 50 SME Awards - Gujarat, an initiative of Axis Bank and India SME Forum. For Matrix, the recognition is not the culmination of a single initiative. It acknowledges an operating philosophy built over time: create original technology, retain ownership across the product journey and turn engineering intent into dependable products through disciplined manufacturing. Purpose-built solutions At the centre of this approach is an integrated product-development ecosystem. Hardware, software, firmware, mechanical engineering, certification and manufacturing operate as connected capabilities. This alignment gives Matrix control over how an idea is designed, validated, produced and supported, while helping it address real customer requirements with purpose-built solutions. Matrix builds quality into every stage—from selecting materials and manufacturing products to testing, delivery and product performance. Clear processes, regular reviews and smart automation help teams identify issues early, maintain consistency and work more efficiently. This enables Matrix to grow without compromising speed, reliability or quality. The same approach continues beyond the factory. Matrix brings together its research, manufacturing, sales and business partners to understand customer needs, deliver projects smoothly and support long-term success. This connected way of working creates lasting value for customers, partners and the industry as a whole. Multi-stage evaluation “At Matrix, world-class products are built through original engineering, disciplined manufacturing, measurable quality and shared accountability. Our strength comes from the systems we have established, the principles we consistently follow and the people who bring them to life every day. Being recognized among Gujarat’s Top 50 SMEs is a valued acknowledgement of this collective effort and an important milestone in our continuing journey to innovate, improve and set higher standards,” said Ganesh Jivani, CEO & MD, Matrix Comsec. Matrix earned its place among Gujarat’s Top 50 SMEs through a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation conducted by an independent jury of distinguished business leaders and industry experts. This recognition marks another significant milestone in Matrix’s journey of creating globally relevant technology from India—driven by original thinking, consistent execution and an enduring commitment to Expect More.

Ganesh Jivani, CEO and MD, Matrix Comsec, has been honored with the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 13th edition of the ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2026, held at Hotel Sahara Star, Vile Parle, Mumbai, on March 6, 2026. Organized by ET Now, part of the Times Network, the Leaders of Tomorrow platform is among India’s most influential initiatives dedicated to recognizing and empowering high-growth MSMEs and emerging entrepreneurs. Over the years, the platform has evolved into a premier national initiative that highlights businesses and leaders demonstrating innovation, resilience, and scalable growth in India’s rapidly evolving economy. Recognizing leaders shaping the future The ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow Awards recognize enterprises and leaders who are shaping the future of Indian industry through strong business models, technological advancement, and impactful leadership. Winners are selected through a rigorous nationwide screening process and evaluated by an eminent jury panel, with the process audited by Ernst & Young (EY), ensuring the highest standards of transparency and credibility. At the 2026 edition of the awards, Mr. Jivani was honored with the Entrepreneur of the Year award, recognizing his leadership in driving innovation-led manufacturing and technology-driven growth at Matrix Comsec. Accreditation of innovation and design Speaking on the Occasion, Ganesh Jivani, CEO & MD, Matrix, said, “It is indeed an honor to win this prestigious award, and I extend my gratitude to Times Network for this recognition. Innovation really has been the DNA of Matrix right from its inception.  I thank our technology and product management teams for their dedication to building innovative and world-class quality solutions. Matrix offers cutting-edge physical Security and Telecom solutions in more than 50 countries, including many first-world technologically advanced nations." "With 300+ R&D engineers and world-class processes and infrastructure, Matrix is committed to innovating and designing cutting-edge, high-performance products. This accreditation is a validation of Matrix's innovation and design capabilities and will go a long way in motivating us towards building world-class solutions.” Bringing the industry leaders together The ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow ecosystem continues to play a vital role in spotlighting India’s entrepreneurial growth story by bringing together innovators, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders on a single platform. By recognizing high-impact enterprises across diverse sectors, the initiative reinforces the importance of MSMEs in shaping India’s economic future and global competitiveness.

A regional security manager at a national bank gets a notification about suspicious activity at an ATM in another city. He opens his smartphone to check the feed — but the camera is connected to a different NVR than the one he’s currently logged into. By the time he switches systems, the live view is gone. Situations like this play out daily — across banking networks, retail chains, factories, and logistics hubs, wherever multi-site surveillance depends on fragmented systems. Each location has its own NVR, its own login, its own feed. And for professionals responsible for real-time security, that means wasted time and lost visibility right when it matters most. That’s where a powerful multi-site video surveillance solution built for remote monitoring makes all the difference. The best systems make smartphone monitoring effortless, bringing every site, every feed, and every alert into one secure, unified dashboard. Matrix NVR smartphone App If you’ve ever found yourself switching between NVRs, juggling logins, or waiting for feeds to load on your phone, you’re not imagining the friction. Your surveillance solution should eliminate that burden — not add to it. Here’s how you can get the most out of your Matrix NVR Smartphone App, especially when managing multiple locations and cascaded NVRs for remote video monitoring. 1. Monitor every camera, react faster — all from one app Benefit: Unified visibility that drives real-time decisions for remote monitoring. Most smartphone surveillance apps limit you to one NVR at a time — meaning you can only view cameras connected to that unit. With Cascaded NVR Viewing on the Matrix NVR Mobile App, you can see every camera across all connected NVRs — in one seamless interface. This single, unified view means you don’t waste time switching screens or logins — you can move instantly from awareness to action. When an event occurs, you’re already seeing it happen and can respond faster than ever. Why it matters: In surveillance, seconds count. The ability to see everything and act immediately from your smartphone keeps you in command, no matter where you are. Pro Tip: Create “priority groups” of high-importance cameras so you can focus on what matters most the moment you open the app. 2. Real-time awareness and instant response Benefit: Mobility without compromise. Whether you’re on-site, traveling, or away from your desk, the Matrix NVR mobile app ensures remote monitoring across all locations. However, awareness is only part of the story — you can now make direct calls from the app while viewing the relevant camera feed. No app switching, no wasted seconds — just immediate communication with on-ground teams when something demands attention. Why it matters: Security events don’t wait, and now, neither do you. Real-time monitoring, combined with instant communication, ensures faster, coordinated action when it counts the most. Pro Tip: Assign quick-dial contacts to high-priority cameras for one-tap calling during alerts. 3. Scale without increasing complexity Benefit: Growth made simple. As your organization expands — adding new branches, NVRs, or cameras — Cascaded NVR Viewing automatically integrates each newly added NVR into your mobile view. You get seamless scalability for remote monitoring without additional configuration, training, or overhead. Why it matters: Growth shouldn’t mean more systems to manage. Unified scalability keeps your operations efficient as you expand. Pro Tip: Use consistent camera naming (e.g., Site-A-Entry, Site-B-Warehouse) to identify feeds instantly while monitoring remotely. 4. Securely share access when it’s needed Benefit: Controlled, temporary visibility. Need to share access with a contractor, auditor, or vendor? With Temporary User Access, you can now grant limited-time visibility to specific cameras — securely and effortlessly. Just select cameras, define the duration, and share a QR code. The recipient scans, logs in, and views what’s needed — for only as long as you allow. Why it matters: Temporary access while remote monitoring ensures collaboration without compromising security. Your system stays protected, and access remains fully under your control. Pro Tip: Use this feature for maintenance checks, audits, or temporary on-site work — access expires automatically when done. Smartphone-powered remote monitoring True mobile surveillance isn’t about adding more cameras — it’s about seeing everything that matters, effortlessly. With the Matrix NVR Mobile App and its Cascaded NVR Viewing capability, you unlock: Every camera, every site — one app Instant mobile access and real-time response Effortless scalability across locations Secure, temporary access control Faster action through unified monitoring

Mergers and acquisitions are among the most disruptive forces in the security marketplace. However, they are also both a reality and a growing trend. Whenever there is value to be leveraged, companies tend to enter into business transactions to maximize that value. For the security industry, the result is a continually shifting collection of manufacturer companies seeking new ways to provide value to customers. M&A activity continued unabated in 2021, despite residual industry challenges such as dysfunctional supply chains and lingering consequences of a global pandemic. Here are some of the larger and/or most impactful M&A transactions of 2021. Stanley Black & Decker sells to Securitas Stanley Black & Decker announces an agreement to sell most of its Security assets to Securitas AB for $3.2 billion in cash. The transaction includes Stanley Black & Decker's Commercial Electronic and Healthcare Security business lines.  The businesses carry 2021 forecasted revenues of approximately $1.7 billion. “The business is well-positioned for ongoing growth within Securitas, a global pioneer in the security industry,” says James M. Loree, Stanley Black & Decker's CEO. Openpath’s solution makes businesses more secure with multi-factor authentication Motorola acquires Openpath and Envysion Motorola Solutions adds to its security industry portfolio with the acquisition of Openpath Security Inc.., a cloud-based mobile access control provider. Openpath’s solution makes businesses more secure with multi-factor authentication, enables a contactless entry experience, and can be easily scaled and managed due to its cloud-based architecture. Motorola also announces the acquisition of Envysion, a provider of video security and business analytics solutions for quick-service restaurant and retail industries. Delta Electronics buys March Networks Delta Group, a provider of power and thermal management solutions, purchased 100% of the shares in Infinova (Canada) Ltd., owner of Canadian-based video surveillance and business intelligence company March Networks, from Infinova International Ltd. through its subsidiary Delta International Holding Limited B.V. Following the close of the transaction, it was expected that March Networks will continue to operate from its Canadian headquarters, and the March Networks executive management team will continue to lead the organization. Delta Electronics is also the parent company of VIVOTEK. APi Group acquires Chubb Fire and Security Business APi Group Corp. acquire the Chubb Fire & Security Business from Carrier Global Corporation for an enterprise value of US$ 3.1 billion. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Chubb has approximately 13,000 employees globally and a sales and service network that spans 17 countries, serving more than 1.5 million customer sites in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Canada. APi Group is a business services provider of safety, specialty, and industrial services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Teledyne Technologies Inc. will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8.0 billion Teledyne acquires FLIR Teledyne Technologies Inc. and FLIR Systems, Inc. jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyne will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8.0 billion. Jim Cannon, President and Chief Executive Officer of FLIR, said, “We could not be more excited to join forces with Teledyne through this value-creating transaction.” Resideo adds Norfolk Wire and Electronics Resideo Technologies, Inc. acquired privately held Norfolk Wire & Electronics, based in Richmond, Virginia. Norfolk was founded in 1985 and is a regional distributor of security, telecom, network, and audio-video (AV) related products, supplies, and tools. With 11 full-service retail locations and a 43,000 sq. ft. distribution center, Norfolk serves customers across the mid-Atlantic region and will be part of Resideo's ADI Global Distribution business, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products. Triton acquires ACRE, which acquires Feenics and Matrix Triton Partners acquired ACRE, an end-to-end security solutions provider based in Dallas/USA and Dublin/Ireland. Triton is investing alongside the current management team of ACRE. Weeks later, ACRE acquired cloud-based workplace solutions company Time Data Security (TDS). Later in the year, ACRE announced acquisition of Feenics and Matrix Systems. Feenics brings cloud-based access control solutions brings cloud-based access control solutions to ACRE’s rapidly growing network of global customers while also expanding its portfolio to support the growing demand for cloud-based security solutions. Matrix enables ACRE to expand the addressable market for the company’s technology portfolio. Brivo, Inc. and Crown PropTech Acquisitions have entered into an agreement making Brivo a publicly listed company Brivo becomes publicly traded through the merger Brivo, Inc., a cloud-based access control and smart building technologies company, and Crown PropTech Acquisitions, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in Brivo becoming a publicly listed company. The transaction values the company at a pro forma enterprise value of $808 million. Upon closing, the combined company will operate as Brivo, and its Class A common stock is expected to be listed under the ticker symbol “BRVS.” Nice buys Nortek Security Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, home, and building automation solutions, , acquired Nortek Security & Control from Melrose Industries. Nortek Security & Control is a developer of technology for security, home automation, control, power, AV and entertainment, access control, health, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, for residential and commercial markets. Eagle Eye acquires Uncanny Vision Eagle Eye Networks, a cloud video surveillance solutions company, has acquired Uncanny Vision Solutions, an artificial intelligence (AI) analytics and Solutions Company. The acquisition accelerates the company’s leadership in providing AI and analytics, to make customers’ businesses more efficient and the world a safer place. The acquisition also includes research and development (R&D) capabilities and a new regional office located in Bangalore, India.