As security evolves from simply recording footage to intelligent prediction, CP Plus is leading the way in the Indian surveillance revolution. In this detailed interview with Mr. Aditya Khemka, Managing Director of CP PLUS, we discuss how the brand is transforming the industry using edge AI, machine learning, and advanced video analytics. Committed to the “Make in India” initiative, CP Plus is harnessing indigenous research and local technology to provide secure enterprise solutions that are also highly affordable for smaller businesses.
1. CP Plus has positioned itself as a technology-driven brand in the security and surveillance industry. How is the company integrating emerging technologies like AI and machine learning into its core product roadmap to stay ahead of global competitors?
Surveillance today isn’t about recording — it’s about understanding and predicting. Every new product line we design starts with the same question: what should this camera decide on its own, without waiting for a human to review footage?
That’s playing out in three marquee features. Our intelligent video analytics engine now classifies humans, vehicles, faces, and behavioral patterns — loitering, intrusion, abandoned objects — directly at the edge, which is what cuts false alarms dramatically compared to first-generation motion detection. AI-InstaStream dynamically allocates bandwidth frame-by-frame based on scene activity, so a static hallway and a busy loading dock don’t consume the same network capacity — full image quality, a fraction of the data. And EVMS Pro, our enterprise video management layer, takes analytics from thousands of cameras and turns them into a single command-and-control view, so a security operator sees exceptions, not raw feeds.
With indigenous R&D, STQC-certified solutions, and the successful development of Indian IP SoCs, we are building technologies that combine global standards with local adaptability. This approach enables us to innovate faster, respond more effectively to evolving security challenges, and deliver intelligent surveillance solutions that remain future-ready while strengthening India’s technological self-reliance.
2. What are the biggest technological shifts CP Plus is focusing on in the next 3–5 years (e.g., cloud vs on-premise, 4K/8K, thermal imaging, video analytics), and how is the R&D team structured to drive these innovations?
Three things: edge AI, imaging resolution, and hybrid infrastructure.
On edge AI, the shift is from cameras that detect to cameras that decide — automated event response where the camera itself triggers an alert, locks a gate, or notifies a guard, without a round-trip to a server. On imaging, we’re pushing hard into 4K and beyond, and thermal and multispectral sensing for conditions where visible-light cameras fail — smoke, fog, total darkness, perimeter fencing at night. None of that is viable at scale without our InstaStreamcompression stack sitting underneath it, because 4K footage that nobody can afford to store isn’t a product, it’s a proof of concept.
On infrastructure, we don’t see cloud versus on-premise as a debate to be won. Hybrid wins — cloud for flexibility and remote access, on-premise for latency and control in regulated environments. All of this is driven by a multidisciplinary R&D bench — embedded systems, AI algorithms, video compression, semiconductor design, cybersecurity — working as one pipeline rather than separate teams handing off to each other.
Driving these innovations is our robust R&D ecosystem comprising multidisciplinary teams specializing in embedded systems, AI algorithms, video compression, semiconductor technologies, cybersecurity, and software development.
3. Can you share some insights into CP Plus’s upcoming product pipeline? Are there any major launches planned in AI-powered cameras, enterprise solutions, or smart home/security ecosystems in the near term?
On cameras: the next generation pushes deeper edge intelligence, sharper behavioral analytics, materially better low-light and full-color-at-night imaging, and faster event detection — the goal is fewer alerts that matter more, not more alerts overall.
On enterprise: a more intelligent EVMS Pro, with tighter native integration into access control, perimeter security, and building management, so security teams stop stitching together three different dashboards. We’re building this specifically for smart cities, transport hubs, healthcare campuses, education, and industrial facilities — environments where one missed integration point is the whole vulnerability.
On residential and SMB: more automation, simpler self-installation, and a cleaner mobile experience, backed by cloud services that don’t require a technician visit to set up.
I won’t front-run formal launch dates, but the direction is unambiguous — intelligent, connected ecosystems, not standalone boxes that happen to talk to an app. While specific product announcements will be made closer to launch, our broader vision remains to create intelligent, connected, and future-ready security ecosystems.
4. How does CP Plus balance innovation with affordability? Could you highlight any new products or features specifically designed for the mid-market or SMB segment in India?
At CP PLUS we believe that Technology which only the top tier can afford isn’t innovation — it’s a demo. So features like smart motion detection, human/vehicle classification, active deterrence (auto-triggered lights and sirens), and full-color night imaging aren’t reserved for flagship enterprise cameras — they sit in our mainstream range too.
InstaStream compression is what makes that math work. It cuts bandwidth and storage requirements sharply without touching image quality, which is the single biggest line item in a surveillance system’s total cost of ownership. A housing society or a retail outlet gets the same intelligence layer as an enterprise deployment, just sized down — not stripped down.
Add plug-and-play installation and one of India’s largest service and distribution networks, and a Tier II or Tier III customer gets enterprise-grade security without needing an enterprise budget or an in-house IT team.
With our innovations customers have the flexibility to build scalable security systems that fit both their operational needs and budgets.
5. With rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats, how is CP Plus ensuring data privacy and secure transmission in its new generation of connected surveillance products?
Security is built in, not bolted on — it starts at the hardware architecture and runs through firmware, communication protocols, cloud connectivity, and lifecycle management. Encrypted data transmission, secure authentication, role-based access controls, and signed firmware updates so a device can’t be silently reflashed — that’s the baseline, not the pitch.
For large deployments, the emphasis shifts to network segmentation, secure remote access, and tight user-management policies, because the biggest attack surface in a 10,000-camera deployment usually isn’t the camera — it’s the credentials.
An important aspect of our cybersecurity strategy is our investment in indigenous technologies, including Indian IP SoCs and STQC-certified solutions, which provide greater control over the technology stack while supporting national initiatives focused on trusted digital infrastructure.
As cyber threats continue to evolve, our R&D teams work proactively to strengthen software resilience, improve threat detection capabilities, and implement secure-by-design principles across every new generation of products. Our objective is to ensure that customers receive surveillance solutions that are not only intelligent and high-performing but also resilient against emerging cybersecurity challenges.
6. India is one of the fastest-growing markets for security and surveillance solutions. What makes India a priority market for CP Plus, and how are you tailoring your strategy (product development, pricing, distribution, or localization) to capture greater market share here?
India represents one of the world’s most dynamic opportunities for security technology, We don’t treat India as a market to serve — we treat it as a problem to solve on India’s terms: heat, dust, unreliable power, bandwidth constraints in Tier II and III towns. That’s why indigenous R&D and STQC-certified products matter more here than a spec sheet built for a different climate and a different grid.
We hold roughly 45% market share domestically today, spanning residential, SMB, enterprise, and critical infrastructure — and that didn’t come from one flagship product, it came from a portfolio that scales down as cleanly as it scales up. A nationwide distribution and service network is what actually gets that reach into a Tier III town, not just a metro showroom.
By combining localized innovation, competitive pricing, advanced AI capabilities, and a customer-centric approach, CP PLUS is well-positioned to continue driving the adoption of intelligent surveillance solutions while strengthening India’s vision of technological self-reliance and secure digital infrastructure.
7. Given the government’s push for ‘Make in India’ and Smart Cities initiatives, how is CP Plus planning to leverage these opportunities? What specific investments or partnerships are you making to strengthen your position as a preferred brand in the Indian market?
These initiatives aren’t external tailwinds for us — they’re the plan we were already executing. Our investment goes into indigenous R&D, local manufacturing capacity, and Indian IP SoCs, which cuts import dependence and gives the country more control over its own security infrastructure — not just cost savings, sovereignty over the stack.
Beyond hardware, we’re building for Smart Cities and Safe City projects specifically — EVMS Pro, integrated command-and-control centres, AI-driven analytics — deployed across transport, healthcare, education, and industrial use cases, in partnership with government agencies and system integrators. The goal is straightforward: make CP PLUS the trusted, Made-in-Bharat name in security — on the ground and on the exchanges. We’re listed and performing well on both NSE and BSE, which is the market telling us the model is working.
We also continue to strengthen collaborations across government agencies, system integrators, technology partners, and channel networks to accelerate innovation and ensure seamless project execution. By combining indigenous innovation, scalable manufacturing, robust partnerships, and a comprehensive solutions portfolio, CP PLUS is well-positioned to support India’s evolving security landscape while reinforcing its leadership as a trusted, technology-driven, Made-in-Bharat brand.