Author: Claire Mahoney

28 Jan Video Storage Solutions (VSS) celebrates opening of new Dubai Internet City office

Posted at 12:37h in Intersec, News

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)....

27 Jan ATG Access lands major security project with the world’s best airport

Posted at 12:47h in News

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...

19 Jan Dubai 2020 will set the standard for security says new security association

Posted at 12:21h in Intersec, News

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...

19 Jan Intersec 2020 opens its doors

Posted at 12:02h in Intersec, News, Uncategorised

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...

16 Jan Vivotek and CyberLink to announce strategic partnership in facial recognition at Intersec

Posted at 15:14h in Intersec, News

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...

15 Jan More than half of region’s installed security cameras running with outdated firmware

Posted at 13:22h in Intersec, News

Weak passwords and outdated firmware continue to compromise the region's high-tech security systems, claims Firas Jadalla, regional director at Genetec.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...

14 Jan Cepton joins CNL at Intersec to showcase digital solutions for Middle East control rooms

Posted at 15:30h in Intersec, News

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...

14 Jan Intelagard to introduce new decontamination unit at Intersec

Posted at 12:43h in Intersec, News

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...

13 Jan Maxxess to showcase award winning integration solutions at Intersec 2020

Posted at 16:54h in Intersec, News

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...

13 Jan New thermal camera range assembled in the UAE

Posted at 15:22h in Intersec, News

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...

08 Jan Access control – museum and heritage sites

Posted at 11:56h in Features

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....

08 Jan Central Bank of Jordan modernises video surveillance at key sites to protect vital operations

Posted at 11:50h in Features, Intersec, News

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...

19 Dec ONVIF to discuss single operational interface for converging systems at Intersec 2020

Posted at 17:28h in Intersec, News

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...

19 Dec NEBOSH to showcase the new-look General Certificate and brand new Safety Simplified course at Intersec

Posted at 17:20h in Intersec, News

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...

19 Dec Five top technology trends set to impact the security sector in 2020

Posted at 17:08h in Features, Intersec, News

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...

16 Dec NIT signs distribution agreement with XPR for META region

Posted at 13:44h in News

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...

10 Dec Dubai’s iconic luxury hotel installs Traka intelligent key management system to streamline critical key and equipment management

Posted at 11:20h in Intersec, News

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...

10 Dec Airbus to strengthen secure communications at Gulf Defense & Aerospace – Kuwait

Posted at 09:33h in News

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...

05 Dec Almost 4 in 10 security cameras can be at risk of cyber-attack

Posted at 11:07h in Intersec, News

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...

26 Nov Video Storage Solutions and ZMR agree distribution partnership for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Posted at 09:38h in Intersec, News

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...

20 Nov Remote towers will improve air traffic safety

Posted at 15:28h in News

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...

20 Nov Security professionals flock to Milan for global security show

Posted at 15:01h in News

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...

19 Nov Public safety event BAPCO 2020 to showcase latest technology

Posted at 15:11h in News

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...

12 Nov Central Bank of Jordan modernises video surveillance at key sites to protect vital operations

Posted at 11:44h in Headline News, Intersec, News

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...

05 Nov Beyond Trust announces cyber security predictions for 2020 and beyond

Posted at 11:04h in Features, News

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...

04 Nov Canadian biometric company partners with ZMR to supply Saudi security market

Posted at 15:12h in News

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...

29 Oct UBM launches IFSEC Egypt in Cairo for 2020

Posted at 10:26h in News

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...

28 Oct Wavestore achieves SIRA Dubai approval

Posted at 11:55h in Intersec, News

Wavestore’s highly secure, open platform Video Management Software (VMS) has been approved by Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA). SIRA is a government body responsible for managing the security industry in Dubai. Since it was established in 2016, developers have been required to obtain SIRA certification...

25 Oct Securexpo East Africa 2019 – Postshow Report

Posted at 10:11h in News

The results are in for Securexpo East Africa 2019 and organisers have confirmed the show’s visitor growth rate since 2018 at 36%. This year’s post-show statistics have uncovered several other successes from the show, making it their largest and most successful to date. Mr Fazul Mohamed,...

17 Oct SANs Institute to hold its biggest Gulf cyber training event this November

Posted at 14:44h in News

SANS Institute returns to Dubai in November with its biggest yet Gulf Region event. The Gulf Region has become increasingly digitalised over the past 5-10 years. As a result the region has also become a key target of both nation state cybercriminals and hacktivists. The two-week...

17 Oct Intertek expands Sharjah corrosion facility for local testing

Posted at 14:18h in News

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries has expanded its corrosion testing facilities at its Sharjah Laboratory Complex to assists clients in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Egypt. The upgrade and expansion of the Sharjah facility allows Intertek to offer enhanced...

15 Oct Cladding lessons in wake of London’s Grenfell Tower fire disaster to be aired in Doha

Posted at 11:27h in Intersec, News

The global debate on building cladding, which has soared up the international safety agenda in the wake of London’s Grenfell Tower disaster which claimed 74 lives and left another 70 injured, arrives in Doha this month. Building cladding is a key feature of the Safety Design...

14 Oct Interview: The compliance challenge

Posted at 16:11h in Features, Headline News, Intersec, News

Security Middle East editor, Claire Mahoney talks to Jamil Al-Asfar, senior sales manager, IDIS Middle East & Africa about the challenges involved in supplying one of the biggest bank security systems upgrade in the region The Middle East has some of the most stringent video storage...

14 Oct Hikvision Ecosystem Alliance event 2019 debuts in Dubai

Posted at 15:13h in Intersec, News

Hikvision launched the first MENA Hikvision Ecosystem Alliance Event 2019 in Dubai last week bringing together government end users, leading technology enterprises, AI Technology professionals, system integrators and over 200 CXO level decision makers, to explore the potential for collaborating and developing new technology opportunities...

10 Oct British consortium takes over 140 years of security expertise to Oman

Posted at 11:27h in News

A group of British security companies has formed a consortium to take to this month's OFSEC fire & security exhibition in Oman. The Nukleas Integrated Security Solutions (NISS) consortium aims to provide a one-stop solution for command and control/surveillance requirements and is actively looking to work with...

09 Oct Countdown to Italy’s premier security event

Posted at 12:06h in News

More than 500 companies will present the smartest security & fire solutions for homes, cities and workplaces at Fiera Milano next month. Intelligent video cameras that warn in case of potential risk, anti-intrusion solutions that can be managed remotely, integrated cloud systems, biometrics, facial recognition, artificial...

08 Oct ISNR Abu Dhabi 2020 Innovation Awards announced

Posted at 13:56h in News

Following the success of the 2018 inaugural edition, ISNR Innovation Awards 2020 is coming back, with 11 categories and endorsed by ISNR Government partners’ experts from Ministry of Interior and UAE Police HQs, including Dubai Police represented by Brigadier Walid Al Mannaei, as Head of...

08 Oct Global IP camera market worth over $20bn by 2025

Posted at 13:40h in Features, News

The IP camera market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $8 billion to over $20 billion by 2025; as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights, Inc. Rise in the demand for modern security solutions to enhance road...

08 Oct Tabuk University launches the first Fortinet Network Security Academy in Saudi Arabia

Posted at 13:17h in News

Cyber security solutions company, Fortinet has announced that Tabuk University will be the first educational institution in Saudi Arabia to offer the Fortinet Network Security Academy (FNSA) program. The FNSA is designed to develop and train action-oriented cybersecurity experts to manage new and advanced threats...

08 Oct Abu Dhabi Municipality embarks on digital workplace transformation

Posted at 11:28h in News

Abu Dhabi Municipality has overhauled its legacy networking infrastructure and deployed powerful new Wi-Fi 6 technology from Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, that has laid the foundation for its Smart Digital Workplace initiative. Ahmad Al Hammadi, IT manager at Abu Dhabi Municipality says, “We understand...

27 Sep MEFMA’s experts take closer look at latest industry developments in digital era

Posted at 10:17h in News

Top facilities management (FM) experts in the Middle East gathered recently for a seminar organised by the Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA), provider of a dedicated platform for FM professionals, wider construction industry stakeholders, and owner associations, to share their expertise on a range...

26 Sep Transguard Group showcases explosive detection dogs and VR solutions at AVSEC Dubai

Posted at 11:38h in News

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum was among the first to experience a Virtual Reality demonstration in the Transguard Group stand during this weeks AVSEC Global Symposium in Dubai. Transguard Group showcased one of the most talked-about innovations and applications of technology during the...

25 Sep Inner Range increases Middle East presence with dedicated sales manager

Posted at 10:04h in News

Access control manufacturer Inner Range is increasing its presence in the Middle East by taking on a dedicated sales advisor for the region. The company, which has an EMEA regional head office near Reading, Berkshire, has delivered several major projects in the Middle East in recent...

18 Sep Zain Jordan launches ‘The Bunker’ – first of its kind data centre in the Arab world

Posted at 10:23h in News

Jordanian telecoms company Zain has opened the region's first military-grade high security network data centre at the King Hussein Business Park in Amman Jordan. Called 'The Bunker, the facility aims to give local, regional and international organisations the opportunity to host their IT infrastructure and disaster recovery...

12 Sep Projects demonstrating highest standards of security, safety and fire protection recognised at Dubai gala event

Posted at 11:45h in Intersec, News

Professionals in the security, safety and fire protection industry gathered for the second edition of the Intersec Awards last night during a gala event to celebrate their achievements in the industry. The ceremony which was hosted by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the organisers of Intersec –...

10 Sep Axis Communications announces World Expo 2020 participation

Posted at 11:51h in Intersec, News

Axis Communications, leader in network video and surveillance solutions, will be participating at the World Expo 2020 taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 20 October 2020 to10 April 2021. Axis is one of the official partners at the Swedish Pavilion based in the...

10 Sep Cyber security experts gather in Riyadh

Posted at 09:42h in News

VirtuPort inaugurated the 7th edition of the Middle East and North Africa Information Security conference 2019, under the theme: Cyberspace, The New Frontier Deception, Orchestration and Blackholes”, yesterday in Riyadh (9th Sept). The conference was attended by world experts and international companies specialising in cybersecurity. According...

04 Sep Security switch company, barox recruit new Middle East sales manager

Posted at 15:09h in Intersec, News

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of IT switches designed specifically for video networks, has expanded its sales team, recruiting Luis Coello as sales manager for the Middle East region. Since 2002, Luis has been instrumental in the introduction of various well-known security brands in the KSA, UAE...