Deputy Managing Director of APRO Asian Protection Mr Li Xiaowen (left) with CEO and Managing Director of G Element Mr Eric Loh (right) at the signing ceremony
Singapore, 4 September 2024 – APRO Asian Protection Pte Ltd, a leader in security solutions, and Singapore’s leading 3D Digital Twin solutions provider, G Element, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore market expansion and implement innovative 3D digital twin solutions for enhanced security and building management.
APRO Asian Protection and G Element are joining forces to revolutionize security and building management by merging APRO’s security expertise with G Element’s advanced 3D digital twin technology. Together, they will explore new markets, broadening their reach to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency. By developing real-time, comprehensive views of building operations, they aim to optimize management practices and improve security measures. Through active knowledge sharing and tender support, the companies will drive innovation, ensuring their combined expertise delivers exceptional value to clients in security and building management.
APRO Asian Protection’s Deputy Managing Director, Li Xiaowen commented, “We are excited to embark on this new partnership with G Element, a leader in digital twin solutions for the built environment sector. The partnership will allow APRO to combine G Element’s leading technology solution with our best-in-class execution capabilities, from design through implementation and delivery.
The Senfi integration platform enables our highly-skilled system operators to manage silo IOT / Smart FM systems in a unified platform, enhancing the productivity of system operators in monitoring and responding to system alerts across the Facilities Management (FM) environment. With the fast-rising cost of labour in our current operating environment, APRO believes that this is just the advantage it needs to compete in an increasingly cost-sensitive built-environment sector.
We look forward to a fruitful partnership with our friends at G Element, by delivering on cutting-edge digital twin solutions in the built environment sector for our clients.”
G Element’s CEO and Managing Director, Eric Loh added, “We are excited to partner with APRO Asian Protection to enhance our integrated solutions and drive innovation together. This MOU with APRO Asian Protection marks a pivotal step in our shared commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients.”
About APRO Asian Protection
Three decades ago, APRO embarked on its journey in Singapore, emerging as a leading manpower guarding security business under the ownership of two multinational giants. Initially, Inchcape Bhd held a 51% stake while TEAB Security Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Swedish Telecom, owned the remaining 49%.
In 1991 and again in 2008, APRO underwent significant transformations through Management Buyouts, led by Bobby and Geok, transitioning into a fully Singaporean-owned and managed entity. Despite the departure of Inchcape and the Swedish Telecom subsidiary, their influence remained embedded within APRO’s DNA, enriching the company with best practices in Operations and Human Resource Management.
The evolution from multinational ownership to a proudly Singaporean identity has empowered APRO to better serve its clientele. With a comprehensive understanding of local culture coupled with insights gleaned from international expertise, APRO stands as a beacon of excellence in the security industry.
About G Element
G ELEMENT is a Singapore-based company that specializes and develops award-winning 3D smart building digital twin solutions. Founded in 2001, G Element solutions have been deployed across various industries, including commercial, healthcare, education, and government sectors. Leveraging on advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, and big data analytics, G Element aims to transform traditional building management practices through innovative digital solutions, helping clients achieve greater operational excellence and sustainability.
For more information, visit https://www.gelement.com
G Element Team 2 takes the Champion position for the 14th NTU PEAK
Congratulations to the G Element Team 2 NTU students who have emerged as the Champion of the 14th edition of the NTU PEAK Leadership Programme, achieving the best ideation award!
G Element Team 2 students receiving the Champion award for Best Ideation from Mr. Loh Pui Wah (Director of NTU Career & Attachment Office)
45 students from the College of Engineering, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, College of Science and Nanyang Business School, through a rigorous selection of written assessment and video interviews, are enrolled in this edition of NTU PEAK.
In partnership with 6 companies from the industry, namely Deloitte, G Element, Land Transport Authority, Schneider Electric, Sime Darby Motors and Team Lewis, students are given one month period, guided by experienced Mentors in cross-discipline teams to solve authentic business challenges centered on the theme of Sustainability and Technology.
CEO Dialogue
Leadership Dialogue Session
Students also had the chance to attend the CEO Dialogue where they got to interact with C-suite leaders from the 6 companies on the topic of “My Leadership Journey and Sustainability & Technology”.
Through the Q&A session, the C-suite leaders shared with the students on what it takes to be a leader, the difficulties of being one, and how to continuously learn and upgrade oneself to maintain relevant to the market.
As a final note, G Element would like to thank NTU Career & Attachment Office for extending the invitation to us to participate in such a meaningful programme to aid in students development. Once again, congratulations to the winning team!
With the increase in concerns of environmental health and people’s interest, the United Nations has provided a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including water, energy, climate, transport, people health and well-being, sustainable cities and communities etc.
In line with the United Nations SDGs, Senfi smart building services cloud not only convert buildings and cities into smart ones where operations can be monitored, but also helps buildings and cities become sustainable through the use of autonomous workflow engine combining with data from sensors and AI/analytics. Let’s look at how Senfi works.
Monitoring and automated alerts
Connected to all the sub-systems and sensors, Senfi consolidates and processes the data in the cloud, and combines data with 3D model of the building to provide a digital twin and analytics charts.
Senfi digital twin
As a common data environment, Senfi can effectively collect and manage asset and facility data, operational data and real-time equipment data to provide a full picture of the building environment. Building owners can easily pull out information on overall energy and water usage, or dive deep to uncover the breakdown of individual usage.
Automatic alert sent when equipment failure occurs
Rules can also be set in Senfi’s workflow engine to constantly monitor situations in the building, and automatically send out alerts/notifications to the relevant personnel when qualifying conditions are met. Senfi can help to detect issues automatically, offloading some of the manpower needed for manual monitoring.
Autonomous sustainability with AI and control systems
Patterns observed from charts analysis
Aside from monitoring building operations, Senfi works with AI and analytics to forecast patterns in operations. This allows operators to discover consumption patterns and incorporate them into automatic workflow which helps to reduce energy, water and material consumption during off peak hours.
Automatic room temperature control using Senfi workflows
Sensors data can also be used to help moderate energy usage. One such example is space sensors being deployed to feedback room temperatures into Senfi workflow, which will then tell the Chiller to increase/decrease chilled airflow so as to maintain stable comfortable room temperature at minimal energy usage.
On-demand services
Automated on-demand cleaning
Instead of scheduled cleaning of building, cleaning can now be requested on-demand, based on sensor data. Based on sensors, Senfi can monitor facilities usage frequency and determine if the facility requires cleaning. This reduces resource and manpower wastage, while ensuring building occupants’ good health and comfort.
Incorporation of robotics to improve operations efficiency
Last but not least, Senfi can intelligently incorporate robotics into building operations, in areas such as cleaning, delivery, inspection, security and others, which helps to improve work productivity and efficiency while relieving strain on manpower.
Do visit our website for more details on using Senfi to create sustainable environment.
New Milestone Update for Senfi On-Premise Solution
Senfi On-Premise Solution
G Element is excited to announce a new milestone update for our Senfi On-Premise solution. Senfi On-Premise solution enables building end-users to harness the full capabilities of the Senfi Cloud solution without requiring Internet connectivity, allowing users, who have security concerns or run sensitive facilities, to experience the full power of a smart building digital twin on premise.
Below is the updated capability comparison chart in this milestone update:
Functions
Senfi On-Premise
Senfi Cloud
Internet Connection
Not required
Required
Data storage
On-Premise Servers
Cloud
3D Model Support
✓
✓
Open source integration to 3rd party systems
✓
✓
Automation
✓
✓
Charting
✓
✓
Reports
✓
✓
Two-Factor Authentication for Senfi login
✓
✓
Single Sign-On support
✓
✓
Login Authentication (OIDC over OAuth 2.0 Standard Flow and OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials Flow)
✓
✓
Senfi On-Premise solution uses servers on premise for data storage, eliminating the need for internet connection to access cloud database. Functionalities such as 3D model support for BIM, 3DS Max files etc, integration to sensors and 3rd party systems, automation, charting and reporting are maintained in Senfi On-Premise solution.
Communications between Senfi client and server are secured and encrypted. User logins are authenticated either via Senfi login or Single Sign-On (using OIDC over OAuth 2.0 Standard Flow and OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials Flow). For added security, Senfi login also supports two-factor authentication using Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) which also works without internet access.
Do contact our sales at businesssenfi.io for more information.
G Element is now an official listed partner of HIKVISION TPP ecosystem
G Element listed as an official partner of HIKVISION TPP ecosystem
G Element is proud to announce that G Element is now an official partner of HIKVISION TPP ecosystem, and is listed in HIKVISION Partners Listing. G Element supports HIKVISION products such as the network camera and HikCentral.
KONE Digital Xperience – 22 April 2021, National Gallery, Singapore
KONE Digital Xperience event
We thank all those who has taken time to attend the KONE Digital Xperience. Due to covid-19 situation, this is the first live exhibition G Element has been able to participate in after a one-year hiatus. It is also the first public appearance of our latest product, Senfi – the autonomous intelligence cloud for smart buildings.
G Element showcase at KONE Digital Xperience event
In this combined showcase with our partner KONE, Senfi demonstrates the integration with the KONE API to allow building users to monitor the live situation of their elevators via Senfi digital twin dashboard and create high value autonomous workflows using the Senfi’s autonomous intelligence engine.
Senfi Autonomous Intelligence Cloud for Smart Buildings
As the live exhibition is held at the National Gallery, we have created a National Gallery demo, where Senfi integrates with the KONE Cloud API to enable end-users to visualize “live” information of the KONE elevators installed at National Gallery and receive notifications/alarms on elevator events via the National Gallery digital twin dashboard.
INNOVATIVE POSSIBILITIES
Smart hospitality workflow
With the Senfi autonomous intelligence engine, we can create smart hospitality workflows where upon detecting the arrival of a VIP, an usher robot can be dispatched to welcome the VIP. The workflow can concurrently call the KONE elevator down to bring the VIP and the robot to the destination floor. At the destination floor, Senfi can coordinate with different sensors such as video and smart lighting to provide the VIP with a personalized visiting experience.
COLLABORATION BETWEEN KONE AND G ELEMENT
Digital twin showing live elevator information and alarms
In this partnership where Senfi is natively integrated with the KONE Cloud API, users can visualize “live” information of elevators and be alerted in the event of any elevator incidents.
People flow based Autonomous Workflow
Users can now create people flow based autonomous workflows, for example when a meeting has ended and a room needs to be cleaned, a cleaning request can be sent to Senfi to trigger an autonomous cleaning workflow. Senfi can then dispatch cleaning robot and then help the robot reach the destination floor by coordinating with the KONE elevator through the KONE Cloud API.
Due to overwhelming response, we have decided to extend our NUCLEUS Webinar Series. Do sign up now to secure your spot!
You are invited to NUCLEUS Webinar Series by G Element
We cordially invite you to attend our latest webinar series on NUCLEUS. With the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, lives and trade have been disrupted globally. How can cities and business owners bounce back from this crisis stronger and healthier?
In this series of webinar, G Element will showcase NUCLEUS’s 3D Incident & Emergency Management capability, displaying how NUCLEUS can help to ensure that buildings and cities owners are ready to cope with any emergencies through unified situation monitoring and meticulous & precise planning.
On top of that, G Element will also reveal the latest NUCLEUS iKiosk 4.0 solution. As a uniquely derived solution based on the original NUCLEUS 3D Incident & Emergency Management Dashboard, the iKiosk 4.0 solution is tailored to help businesses in Singapore prepare for operations in phase 2 of circuit breaker and beyond.
UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS
NUCLEUS: The 3D Incident & Emergency Management Dashboard
Session 1
9 September 2020, Wednesday 03:00 – 03:45 PM Singapore Time (GMT +8)
You are invited to NUCLEUS Webinar Series by G Element
We cordially invite you to attend our latest webinar series on NUCLEUS. With the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, lives and trade have been disrupted globally. How can cities and business owners bounce back from this crisis stronger and healthier?
In this series of webinar, G Element will showcase NUCLEUS’s 3D Incident & Emergency Management capability, displaying how NUCLEUS can help to ensure that buildings and cities owners are ready to cope with any emergencies through unified situation monitoring and meticulous & precise planning.
On top of that, G Element will also reveal the latest NUCLEUS iKiosk 4.0 solution. As a uniquely derived solution based on the original NUCLEUS 3D Incident & Emergency Management Dashboard, the iKiosk 4.0 solution is tailored to help businesses in Singapore prepare for operations in phase 2 of circuit breaker and beyond.
UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS
NUCLEUS: The 3D Incident & Emergency Management Dashboard
Session 1
5 August 2020, Wednesday 02:00 – 04:00 PM Singapore Time (GMT +8)
NUCLEUS listed in Milestone Marketplace as a verified product
G Element is proud to announce that NUCLEUS is now officially a Milestone-verified product, and is listed in Milestone Marketplace. Congratulations to G Element for being one of the only two Singapore companies with a product listed in Milestone Marketplace.
G Element awarded Joint Development Fund by Huawei Southern Pacific Openlab
G Element’s MD, Mr. Yeow receiving the award from Huawei
G Element has been awarded the Joint Development Fund by Huawei Southern Pacific Openlab during the Huawei Connect 2019 held in Shanghai, China on 19 September 2019.
Group photo of all the award recipients
The award certifies G Element’s successful integration with Huawei technologies for smart cities solutions.
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