Wavestore, a British developer of open platform Video Management Software (VMS), has announced the opening of a Middle East office and the appointment of Mustapha Kabbara as its business development director for the region. Reporting to Wavestore’s managing director, James Smith, and based at the company’s...
NIT an Ingram Micro Company, leading regional value-added distributor of IP surveillance and physical security solutions in the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region has signed a distribution agreement with IDIS, one of the largest manufacturers of security and surveillance technology in South Korea. With this...
Siemens is to begin one of the world’s largest installations of its building technologies at Expo 2020 Dubai. Key safety and security systems will be integrated into the Expo’s digital infrastructure, including a world-record installation of Siemens’ video management system Siveillance VMS300, and the powerful access...
Axis Communications is returning for the 21st edition of Intersec from 20 – 22 January 2019. Axis will showcase the many dimensions of products, solutions and services across Retail, Critical Infrastructure and Smart Cities. Philippe Kubbinga, regional director - Middle East & Africa, Axis Communications says: “At Axis, we have stayed at...
The two recently launched 2 megapixel Illustra Flex IR PTZs from Tyco, the security products division of Johnson Controls, are packed with functionality which enable them to collectively provide an affordable solution for virtually any video surveillance application where the cameras are required to cover...
The 5th Edition of OFSEC - Oman Fire, Safety and Security Exhibition will be held from the 21 - 23 October 2019 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat - Sultanate of Oman. OFSEC EXPO 2019 is designed to meet the needs of the local,...
Hanwha Techwin is slated to participate in Intersec 2019, the largest security exhibition in the Middle East region, from the 20th to the 22nd of January, 2019. The expo will be held under the theme of “Expansion of Secure Life” and the venue will be divided...
High penetration of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology in critical infrastructure and the manufacturing sector has resulted in a growing number of potential cyber-attack surfaces, warns a new report. According to a recent analysis from Frost & Sullivan, cyber-attacks within the energy and utilities industries...
The Gulf region’s construction sector is tipped to see a 12 percent year-on-year rise in the value of new contractor project awards in 2019, powered by rising oil prices and increased government spending, a recent whitepaper stated. A November 2018 report said construction contractor awards across...
The majority of consumers are willing to walk away from businesses entirely if they suffer a data breach, with retailers most at risk, according research from Gemalto. Two-thirds (66%) are unlikely to shop or do business with an organisation that experiences a breach where their financial...
The UAE Ministry of Finance and the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance have signed an agreement for the financing of Stage Two of the Etihad Rail national rail network. Stage Two will extend 605 kilometers from Ghuweifat on the border with Saudi Arabia to Fujairah on...
ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products held its annual membership meeting in early November, with an overview of important activities of 2018 and perspective on the year ahead. Attendees heard presentations on the final release of Profile T in 2018, an...
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has announced that bookings for both indoor and outdoor spaces for the upcoming editions of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2019 and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2019 have already reached 95 per cent, revealing the shows’ global importance...
Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) and the British Standards Institute (BSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding on working on best practices in the area of cyber security. Amer Sharafuddin Sharaf, Senior Director - Compliance Support and Alliances, DESC and Theuns Kotzé, Managing Director – BSI...
Nedap, a leading specialist in long-range identification solutions has just launched its next generation of its Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) platform in time for Intersec Dubai. In a relatively short period, license plate recognition technology for vehicle access control has become very popular as it...
Security Middle East is a key media partner for the forthcoming Intersec exhibition and conference held in Dubai in January 2019. This means we distribute an additional 8,000+ copies of our January publication at the front registration stands for all visitors to pick up (this is...
As part of its efforts to transform Dubai into the smartest city of the world, the Dubai Police General Command has taken a quantum leap in policing by introducing the world's first intelligent police station (SPS). The SPS has been nominated for the Hamdan Bin...
Help AG, a leading information security services, consultancy and solutions provider in the Middle East, has signed a reseller agreement with Okta, Inc a leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise, for the region. The agreement strengthens Help AG’s cloud security portfolio by enabling...
Many UAE companies remain critically vulnerable to cyber-attacks because of a failure to maintain basic cyber-hygiene practices, according to Alexander Blom, head of Broker and Client Management at AIG MEA (Middle East and Africa). Since May this year, local companies which do business in Europe also...
Aruba's ClearPass Network Access Control (NAC) solution has been successful in enabling National Health Insurance Company – Daman to comply with governmental network security regulations and improving the Wi-Fi network experience for employees, contractors and guests. As a semi-government entity headquartered in the UAE, it was...
A10 Networks a provider of intelligent and automated cybersecurity solutions has announced a global system integration and reseller partnership with NEC Corporation. The partnership will include the integration of A10 security products and technology into NEC 5G, Pre-5G and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) infrastructure systems. As service...
Milipol Qatar 2018 held under the patronage of H.H the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani concluded its 12th edition on October 31, 2018. The three-day show which was inaugurated by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa...
Artificial Intelligence will play an important role in the Middle East commercial security market’s future, as interconnected video surveillance systems and autonomous IP-based solutions become the norm, says the boss of a global video surveillance manufacturer. Gaurav Kemka, the director of CP PLUS, said mining scores...
An extensive distribution agreement was signed between IDIS and value-added IT distributor Mindware, which will make it easier for IT/network integrators across the Middle East and Africa to deliver advanced video surveillance projects. The deal means that from now onwards, Mindware can offer their channel partners...
HGH Infrared Systems has won a multi-million contract from a world leading shipyard, to equip three new warships with the latest generation of SPYNEL panoramic thermal cameras. Edouard Campana, sales director at HGH Infrared Systems, said: "We are proud to have been selected as preferred wide area...
The countdown has begun for the 21st edition of the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade show in Dubai, with global suppliers zooming in on a Middle East market that is estimated to more than double in value over the next six years. More...
Bee’ah a pioneer in sustainability in the Middle East and Evoteq, its technology partner, have announced the launch of the UAE’s first advanced Artificial Intelligence platform, which aims to digitally transform offices and operations in the region. The platform was developed by Bee’ah's digital unit, in...
Sophos a global leader in network and endpoint security has signed Ingram Micro Inc., one of the largest distributors in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region, as its newest distributor for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Iraq and Yemen. The...
Body-worn camera specialist Edesix have already delivered their solutions to the Dubai Police. Now a growing interest in their products in the region as seen this fast-growing security tech company open a regional office and partner with leading VMS solution providers, Milestone and Genetec. We...
The 12th edition of the leading homeland security and civil defence event will be the most comprehensive in the show’s history and will bring together thousands of industry professionals and thought leaders, according to its organisers, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) of the State of...
Tim Compston looks at the security techniques that are taking off at airports to pick up on suspicious items on passengers or in their baggage With the volume of passengers going through airports soaring at a prodigious rate and the ever-present threat of terrorism, operators are...
Ring and Al Jammaz Distribution have embarked on a two-city roadshow in Riyadh and Jeddah, to promote Ring’s innovative home security products and solutions and share insights into the importance of home security with its partners in the Kingdom. "Ring believes in keeping homes and communities...
Axis Communications’ latest innovation, AXIS P3717-PLE Network Camera was awarded the winner in the ‘Video Surveillance Camera of The Year Award’category at the first inaugural Intersec Awards in Dubai, UAE. AXIS P3717-PLE aims to set a new bar for multidirectional cameras in terms of image quality...
Leaders in security and fire protection have been honoured in Dubai at the first Intersec Security Awards - the only awards in the region dedicated to fire and security. The Twelve winners across 11 categories were announced in front of 250 industry professionals at a gala...
Professional Communication Corporation - Nedaa, the Dubai Government secure networks provider, is all set to share its current critical communications tactics in the public safety domain when it participates for the sixth consecutive year at the Critical Communications Middle East and North Africa (CC MENA)...
DW Complete Surveillance Solutions has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Harco HIS to represent the company in the Middle East and Northern Africa region (MENA). “Our agreement with Harco truly represents finding the right partner at the right time,” said Wade Thomas, chief operating officer,...
The Middle East’s outstanding security and fire safety projects and products will share the spotlight next week, when they contest for the ultimate accolade at the region’s only awards ceremony dedicated to excellence in commercial security and fire protection. A stellar shortlist of 55 finalists from...
One the largest banks in Oman has selected Trend Micro a global leader in cybersecurity solutions for its IT security infrastructure. Established in 1984, currently Oman Arab Bank (OAB) operates more than 65 branches and representative offices and over 148 ATMs across the Sultanate. The bank is quickly becoming...
Despite being fully aware of security risks following the introduction of high-profile legislation like GDPR, workers in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have the worst cybersecurity discipline in the world and displaying signs of ‘security fatigue’, according to a study by Aruba, a Hewlett...
Together with the telecom companies STC Specialized and House of Invention International (HOI) in Saudi Arabia, Airbus supplied its secure communication infrastructure to the security staff protecting this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. "Our reliable critical communication infrastructure plays a vital role in making sure...
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) has released its Midyear Security Roundup 2018, revealing that cybercriminals are moving away from attention-grabbing ransomware attacks to more covert methods intended to steal money and valuable computing resources. Crypto-jacking attempts are making the biggest impact so far this...
Muscat International Airport has won the overall CEM Systems Project of the Year Award for 2018. The landmark $1.8 billion new airport project was honoured at CEM Systems’ annual security conference, held 23—24 May at the Galgorm Resort & Spa, Northern Ireland. “As the largest infrastructure project...
Milestone Systems will again be holding a number of Intro Day Seminars across the region over the next couple of months. These technical seminars are designed with Milestone's new and existing partners in mind, as well as consultants and employees. They will provide an overview of...
Genetec has launched an interesting new ‘File Request’ feature for its ClearanceTM digital evidence management system. The feature is designed to make it easy for the general public and private businesses to contribute to crime-solving efforts by sharing relevant video and photos from their cell phones and...
Oman Data Park (ODP) has deployed Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) as part of its ODP Managed Security Services for end point protection. Oman Data Park is the first managed service provider in Oman, offering managed cloud services, public cloud, co-location and managed security services to both...
The largest hackathon competition in the Middle East, organised by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, was launched in Jeddah on Tuesday July 31, 2018, under the name of "Hackathon of Hajj". The three-day event, with the participation of thousands of developers from both...
IBM Security has announced the results of a Middle East study examining the full financial impact of a data breach on businesses located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Overall, the study found that the average total cost...
Timothy Compston looks at how security vendors are responding to the raft of different regulations and specifications across the Middle East for security and surveillance equipment When discussing regulations in the context of video surveillance solutions there are several factors which come into play. For example,...
Matrix will be showcasing its latest trends and technologies including its new NVRX Series and PRASAR communication system at a special event in Riyadh next week. Matrix Insight will take place on 26th July from 8:30 am onwards at Marriott Hotel. The company will showcase its...
Timothy Compston looks at how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making an impact on security and surveillance In the wider world AI (Artificial Intelligence) is very much in the news, whether that be in the context of self-driving cars; the first AI computer system conducting a convincing...