Asian Banker magazine recently selected Qatar National Bank for having the “Best Biometrics Initiative, Application or Program in Qatar” for its use of iris recognition systems from Iris ID in some QNB branch ATMs. The bank is the largest financial institution in the Middle East and...
Genetec Inc a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions has released the full conference agenda for Genetec™ Connect’DX, the company’s first virtual trade show taking place April 20-22, 2020 which will include sessions and panels for the Middle East region with Arabic speakers available during the live chat. Focused on...
Security Middle East looks at healthcare security and visitor management solutions for the current medical crisis In the region's hit hardest by the covid-19 pandemic, the healthcare systems have struggled to cope. China, Iran, Italy and Spain are worst affected at the time of writing, but...
We may have figured out how to get our physical security and our IT security systems to talk to each other but what good is it if the people that run these departments still don't know how to converse? Philip Ingram MBE makes the case...
Leading drone technology company, Falcon Eye Drones Services (FEDS) predicts that the UAE will emerge as a world leader in drone capability due to its proactive approach at utilising the technology during the current pandemic. Rabih Bou Rashid, ceo of FEDS, the Middle East’s leading Drone-as-a-Service...
While many businesses are struggling during the current pandemic, UK CCTV manufacturer, 360 Vision Technology, has reported a substantial increase in enquiries relating to applications requiring a rapidly deployable solution for remote surveillance monitoring in recent weeks. Customers needing quick and remote surveillance solutions have been...
Vivotek has deployed its IP surveillance cameras in the residential project "New Borovaya," constructed by A-100 Development, one of the largest developers of residential and commercial real estate in Belarus. This deployment has been carried out by long-standing distributor DataStream DEP. Vivotek's IB8369A and IB8367A bullet-type...
Surveillance platform manufacturer Silent Sentinel has launchd a brand-new range of standoff fever detection cameras designed for temperature detection called the Fixed Modem. The cameras are accurate to within 0.3 degrees and can be deployed as a standalone system or as part of a network deployed...
VuWall is looking to partner with those who are on the front lines working to keep communities safe and healthy by offering its VuWall2 visualization tool as a free download, allowing organizations to create a temporary video wall solution. “In this time of crisis, coordination...
Bosch has made to new key security technology appointments. Michael Seiter has assumed the role of senior vice president, responsible for the Video Systems & Solutions business and Magnus Ekerot has joined Bosch as senior vice president, responsible for the global marketing of the company’s...
Coronavirus has caused organisations around the world to transition their workforce away from an office environment to work from home. Yet many organisations lack the policies, resources or training to enable their people to do so securely. In response, SANS Security Awareness, a division of the SANS...
Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence has announced that it has opened pre-registration for its first virtual tradeshow, Genetec Connect’DX, taking place April 20-22, 2020. Building on the company’s strong culture of innovation, Genetec has designed...
National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain has moved to a centralised Time & Attendance and payroll solution from Matrix which cover over 500 users. The bank, which provides retail and corporate banking services through a network of 14 branches in UAE, was searching for a fool-proof...
Intersec Saudi Arabia will be postponed until September, according show organisers Messe Frankfurt. The decision has been made due to growing concerns and travel restrictions brought about by the continuing spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The show, which was due to open at the RICEC Riyadh...
CEOs in Saudi Arabia view information security as a potential source of competitive advantage and critical to engender trust with key stakeholders, according to the results of the Saudi Arabia CEO Outlook report by KPMG. The firm surveyed a range of top-level business leaders in the Kingdom with 64%...
The spotlight will shine on Saudi’s security, safety, and fire protection industries next month in Riyadh, as international solutions providers look to make inroads in a market that is estimated to grow seven percent year-on-year in 2020. According to analysts 6Wresearch, the combined value of the...
Eng. Khalid Al Hammadi chair of the new Security Professionals Association (SPA) outlines the aims, objectives and key benefits for its members in this Q&A for SME magazine Why is there a need for a Security Professionals Association in the region? The Security Professionals Association was formed...
More than 1,100 exhibitors from 56 countries gathered in Dubai in Janury at the region's premier annual security event. Talking points this year were cyber security, compliance and the need for true integration. SME reports from Dubai Intersec was officially inaugurated by Major General Expert Rashid...
Cybersecurity is the top risk to an organisation’s growth, according to chief executives in Saudi Arabia, as opposed to 2018 when it was ranked the sixth among greatest threats, according to the latest Saudi Arabia CEO Outlook report by KPMG. The report found that 20% of...
Optex and Fiber SenSys says they had an especially the positive reaction to their point locating sensor solutions for high-end applications and the latest range of IP connected beam towers at Intersec 2020. "The new Terrain Defender TD100™, buried sensor from Fiber SenSys, shown for the...
The Security Professionals Association (SPA) for the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) highlighted the crucial role of safety and security in major events like the World Expo in Dubai to the more than 400 members who convened today for its first General Assembly. With less than...
In a move to further help Middle East enterprises enhance their resilience against advanced cyber threats, Help AG, the region’s leading cybersecurity solutions, services and consultancy provider, has launched a new Incident Response & Forensics Service. The service will empower security teams to drastically shorten...
Video Storage Solutions (VSS) marked the official opening of its new Middle East office with an open day attended by over 100 guests. "This is a truly exciting time for VSS,” said Rohit Khubchandani, VSS’ regional sales director for METAI (Middle East, Turkey, Africa & India)....
ATG Access has just completed its third biggest airport perimeter project with the supply of shallow mount bollards around the perimeter of the Jewel retail complex at Singapore’s award-winning Changi Airport. The leading manufacturer of road blockers, bollards and vehicle barriers has previously worked on two major airport...
SPA for SIRA foresees the much-awaited Expo 2020 to set the trend for the region’s security systems and services. “The industry is advancing towards technologies such as AI and machine learning applications, which will be used as part of the security protocols of Expo 2020,” said...
Intersec 2020, the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade show,held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today opened its doors to the latest security safety solutions and three days of agenda-setting discussion, as global industry sources...
IP surveillance cameras manufacturers Vivotek have partnered with fellow Taiwanese company - CyberLink Corp, a pioneer of AI and facial recognition technologies, to integrate CyberLink’s FaceMe® AI facial recognition engine into Vivotek's IP surveillance solutions. The initial collaboration will be showcased in Vivotek's booth (#SAD37) at...
Weak passwords and outdated firmware continue to compromise the region's high-tech security systems, claims Firas Jadalla, regional director at Genetec. “We see enterprises in the Middle East increasingly moving towards unified security environments, where multiple systems combine to provide a comprehensive view of security and operational...
CNL Software will be focusing on the technology that is driving the digital transformation of control rooms across the Middle East region at Intersec on stand S1-G33. CNL will be joined by Cepton Technologies, Inc. a developer of industry-leading 3D sensing solutions, who will be...
Intelagard, a leading manufacturer of Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) within the CBRNe arena, will be introducing a new decontamination unit at Intersec next week in Dubai. The company, which produces decontamination units that range in size from portable backpack systems to truck and trailer mounted...
Affordable but increasingly powerful integration technology from Maxxess will be highlighted at Intersec 2020, as the company showcases the latest off-the-shelf, modular solutions for mixed-use developments including offices, retail, hospitality and residential complexes. Using versatile, open-technology software, is proving to be an alternative to costly or...
Silent Sentinel is launching its new range of uncooled (LWIR) thermal cameras at Intersec next week. The cameras, which are assembled in the UAE, are designed and engineered in the UK but will be assembled in the UAE to allow for increased supply and support to...
Museums and heritage sites in the region have a number of roles to play – not only are they there to preserve items and artefacts of historical interest, they also exist to serve their communities by offering spaces that engage and invite comment and discussion....
Since 1964 the Central Bank of Jordan has played a crucial role distributing currency, maintaining national reserves of gold and foreign currencies, supporting economic development and ensuring the stability of the country’s financial system. For the bank, maintaining the most robust, up-to-date standards of security...
ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced it will be at Intersec 2020, January 19-21 in Dubai, together with participating member companies to demonstrate interoperability between products using ONVIF profiles. At booth #SA-L17, attendees will be able to see demonstrations of...
At Intersec Expo, taking place in Dubai in January, NEBOSH will showcase its exciting new products; the new-look NEBOSH General Certificate and Safety Simplified, an innovative new-to-the-market course. The NEBOSH General Certificate was updated in September. After consulting thousands of sector experts, the specification has been...
As we look ahead to 2020 Johan Paulsson CTO Axis Communications has identified five trends that will have an impact on the physical security industry The world on the edge We are seeing a growing momentum towards computing at the ‘edge’ of the network. More of the...
NIT, a distributor of IP surveillance and physical security solutions in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (“META”) region has signed a distribution agreement with XPR to supply is access control solutions, locking solutions and hotel solutions across the Middle East region. “We are pleased to...
Traka, the leading worldwide specialist in intelligent asset management solutions, has announced the successful integration of its advanced key and asset management software at Atlantis, The Palm, allowing the iconic Dubai hotel to offer its guests the highest level of hospitality and security. An intuitive, browser-based...
Airbus is participating in the 5th edition of the Gulf Defense & Aerospace – Kuwait, an event dedicated to Defense, Aerospace, Homeland Security, and Safety & Security held under the Official Patronage of the Kuwait First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, H.E. Sheikh...
Pan EU study of physical security solutions shows market set for strong growth as cloud proven to deliver better security, cost benefits and improved functionality. A new whitepaper published details market analysis of attitudes towards cloud adoption and purchasing behaviours behind hosted physical security from 1000...
Outdated camera firmware, and failing to change default passwords present some of the biggest weaknesses in cybersecurity defense. As the number of interconnected security devices keeps on growing, keeping pace with the latest updates can be tricky and very time-consuming. According to new research* conducted...
ZMR has been appointed a distributor of Video Storage Solutions’ (VSS) pre-engineered video recording and storage appliances. Based in Saudi Arabia, ZMR will supply the complete range of VSS products, which incudes IP video recording servers, storage and network architecture, to systems integrators across the Kingdom...
The growing need for remote towers was one of the hot topics discussed at the Global Air Traffic Management (GATM) conference, held at Dubai Airshow 2019 on the 19 and 20 November. The importance of collaboration across the industry was also a key theme, as delegates...
Sicruezza Europe's leading security and fire exhibition and Smart Building Expo, held in Fiera Milano from 13 to 15 November 2019 saw visitor numbers up 12% on last year with 28,629 security professionals in attendance. They came from a total of 88 countries, of which...
The annual BAPCO Conference & Exhibition, the leading public safety communications technology event in the UK, has opened for registrations. Taking place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry from 10 – 11 March, BAPCO 2020 will bring together public safety technology users, manufacturers, technologists, academics and...
IDIS technology is now providing full video protection for the Central Bank of Jordan following a successful installation by local partner Ametrad Technology Services Security directors at the Central Bank wanted to replace their existing video system with a new generation and future-proof solution that...
More malware, identity fraud and threat actors are just some of the security concerns that will be facing CISOs and IT staff in the coming year, according to BeyondTrust specialists in Privileged Access Management (PAM), who has announced its top security predictions for the New...
Invixium a manufacturer of modern IP-based biometric solutions has announced a joint distribution partnership with Zone of Multi Resources (ZMR), a key supplier of security, communications and technology solutions servicing Saudi Arabia. With this new agreement ZMR now offers Invixium’s full line of advanced biometric solutions...
IFSEC is expanding into the Egyptian market with the launch of IFSEC Egypt. The event will be held in Cairo’s EIEC on 4-6 November 2020 alongside the fire safety show FIREX Egypt, which takes place for the first time on 3-5 November 2019, and the long-established...