Orisec, a designer of Grade 2 and Grade 3 intruder alarm products, launched a comprehensive range of black intruder detection and control equipment, including keypads, shock sensors, magnetic contacts and motion detectors, as well as speakers and sounders. The Black collection is a new addition to...
A new deal between EDGE Group and the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence marks a significant development in fortifying the region's critical assets and border security. With a new contract to deliver several robust, multi-layered counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) to the UAE MoD, EDGE Group's...
The doors have closed on the 25th edition of Intersec and the innovations were endless! Exhibitors unveiled their latest partnerships, technologies and deals this week which are all furthering the security landscape. Take a look below at just some of the highlights we saw: March Networks...
Mobile credentialing enables freight forwarders to reduce costs while increasing supply chain transparency. By Richard Moser and Carl Fenger, LEGIC Identsystems. Continuous technological advancements are reshaping the logistics market. Complex logistic and security challenges can now be solved based on mobile credentialing technology resulting in reduced...
Colonel Feras Mohammad Abdulla Belhasa Alshamsi, Director of Central Operations Department, Dubai Civil Defense, spoke to Security Middle East magazine about its recent deployment of the Everbridge SAGA Incident Response System. Can you tell us about your involvement in the SAGA Incident Response System project? As the Project Owner,...
A drone shot down flying into Jordanian territory from Syria was found to be laden with crystal meth. The border guard commented via an official statement: “The border guard forces, in coordination with the narcotics control department and the military security services, monitored an attempt by...
Access control continues to advance with new card systems, biometrics systems and internal networking software. However, across the Middle East, there are a number of new techniques that combat Access Control, such as card cloning. An individual will make a 3D print of a card, upload necessary...
Solid State Drives are the future of data management and usage - already widespread in the majority of computing, Hanwha Visions innovates on the marketplace by bringing the SolidEDGE camera with an embedded server and solid state drive base. One of the revolutionary features of the...
Hikvision has enhanced its ColorVu technology with Super Confocal and Smart Hybrid Light Technologies allowing for sharp imaging and precise focusing even in ultra-low light. The software comes with flexible 'hybrid' lighting to ensure clear imaging in any scenario. “By upgrading ColorVu technology, we aim to elevate...
IDIS has released a new NDAA-compliant AI in the Box featuring state-of-the-art analytical capabilities which will boost the efficiency of surveillance operations and take a proactive approach to safety and security for large-scale users. The full specification of the new server is that of an enterprise-class,...
Technology Innovation Institute launches competition to develop advanced thermal imaging algorithms Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has launched ‘Infrared Tracking Challenge’, a crowdfunding competition to create AI solutions that are capable of tracking objects in the dark. Autonomous ground vehicles are able...
EDGE is celebrating its third anniversary and marking its swift rise as one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups spanning both the defence and civilian realms. In this short period, EDGE has become a hugely successful and widely recognised global player disrupting industry norms and...
Fabio Marti, Vice President, Marketing for Azena, looks at how organisations in the Middle East can transform their perimeter detection with modern technology. The phrase “guns, guards and gates” is likely still used in many places around the world to describe perimeter security measures. These technologies...
EDGE entity ADSB, the regional leader in the design, new build, repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, has unveiled its 510 OPV, a 51m offshore patrol vessel (OPV) which is built in the UAE by ADSB. The Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilder made the...
EDGE Group PJSC, one of the world’s top 25 advanced technology groups for defence and beyond, will showcase its technology portfolio at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition (SOFEX) next month. EDGE Group PJSC, also known as EDGE, is one of the attendees at the event being...
Ajax Systems has announced the launch of a new tool with its Fibra power supply calculator. It will help the installers of Ajax’s wired products to check wired security systems before installation. The Fibra power calculator provides security specialists with comprehensive information about the power consumption...
TRASSIR, a global video surveillance system manufacturer, marks its 20th anniversary this year. Since its start in 2002, TRASSIR has grown to become a global supplier that boasts a presence in more than 38 countries. TRASSIR has built an entire video surveillance ecosystem combining CCTV cameras,...
IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech and Agility Grid, a value-add distributor, have announced their new Middle East and Africa distribution agreement. The partnership will see IDIS’s full suite of video security solutions made available to Agility Grid’s wide range of customers,...
360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has partnered with ISM to provide a highly effective early warning perimeter protection solution. ISM, the company behind the CNI-certified Genesys platform that provides integrated command & control management solutions, will work...
Thirty-eight years after founding Paxton, Tony Ratcliffe, Group Chairman of the technology manufacturer, is stepping down. His son Sholto Ratcliffe will take on the role, continuing Paxton’s international journey and his father’s legacy. Tony Ratcliffe, 73, is a British inventor and successful entrepreneur and is retiring...
Keeping apace with technology is very much the focus for organisations across the Middle East, and camera technology is no exception. Security Middle East magazine speaks to the experts to find out where the industry is headed. Walter Candelu, VP Middle East & Africa, Real Networks,...
Koray Özyıldırım, Turkey Country Manager for IDIS, takes a closer look at how Turkey's retailers are winning more value from their camera systems. Despite economic uncertainty, and recent falls in the value of the Turkish Lira, the country’s retailers – and international investors - know that...
The Dubai Border Security Council has met with the Federal Authority to discuss ways of cooperating and working together. The meeting was held under the directives of Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Border Security Council, Omar Ali Salem Al...
AI-based video content analytics can deliver key information to ensure businesses are protected against trespassers. Lizzi Goldmeier, Director of Marketing at BriefCam explains more. Preventing trespassing is a key concern for businesses of all types and sizes due to the related security, safety, loss prevention, vandalism...
Security company Axis Communications has opened its Axis Experience Center in Dubai to showcase its latest innovations and security solutions. As the first experience center in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, the center has been designed to offer visitors a more in-depth look at...
Award-winning designer and manufacturer GJD has announced the launch of its latest external motion detector, the D-TECT 60. The latest product features as part of the GJD's D-TECT range, as the company aims to provide reliable human detection systems and intelligent deterrent solutions for the global...
Saudi Arabia’s first licensed animal shelter, the Riyadh Animal Shelter, was originally equipped with CCTV. However, the video footage needed to be constantly monitored by staff and volunteers reducing the time they had available to care for the animals at the shelter. With limited budgets and...
Gallagher's Electronic Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (E-PIDS) has been awarded the latest Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) standards. CPNI is the UK government’s National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security and in order to meet the standards, Gallagher had to submit...
Senstar – a world leader in video management, video analytics and perimeter intrusion detection systems - is celebrating 40 years since it was first incorporated in 1981. The company was originally established with the objective of bringing security technologies originally targeted for military applications to the...
Ring has launched a new line of smart home security products to help its mission to make neighbourhoods safer. The newest products include the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro, Ring Video Doorbell Pro2 and Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus. The new Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro...
International SOS company, MedAire has announced is it boosting its aviation security intelligence gathering operations in the Middle East in response to growing demand. The company is adding new personnel to its Dubai operations centre with two dedicated aviation security specialists and a security manager....
US company Smiths is responsible for the new devices being used at the Nuwaiseeb border crossing in Kuwait. The Director General of the General Administration of Customs, Counselor Jamal Al-Jalawi, inaugurated the operation of two modern devices, which possess a high degree of accuracy and ability...
The recent OS Malevich 2.12 update from Ajax Systems has delivered Chime – something that security professionals have been eagerly waiting for. The Chime feature is capable of alerting users that someone has entered a property – whether it’s a private house, shop or other building,...
High profile events like the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics always present something of a security issue, and it’s vital that the very best security tech is deployed to support the event organisers. This year SCANNA was selected to play its part in securing the event...
Optex and Genetec have integrated their two technologies to provide enhanced perimeter protection for the highest security sites. The move also means that a series of advanced features exclusive to Genetec have also been unlocked. Genetec is the only company creating critical area mapping and video...
Johnson Controls has launched four high performance Illustra Pro Gen4 series PTZs. The cameras feature AI-enabled edge analytics which is used to detect and classify objects such as people, cars or motorbikes. Intelligent Guard auto-tracking functions are based on face or people detection. Outdoor models have...
Following a fatality when a member of the public accidentally interfered with an electricity transformer, The Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) decided to review its perimeter security and opted for a monitored pulsed fencing solution from Gallagher Security. Based in Muscat, Oman, the Oman Electricity Transmission...
Bangladesh has opened it first eGates at the capital’s International Airport. The implementation of the state-of-the-art automated border control (ABC) solution is part of the country’s overall modernisation of the next-generation electronic passport infrastructure. The gates were provided by Veridos, a provider of integrated identity solutions. The...
Timothy Compston maps the road ahead for rapidly deployable tower solutions Fuelled by a sea change in communications, power, and surveillance technologies, rapidly deployable CCTV towers are now high on the agenda for commercial and governmental users across the globe, including the Middle East, as an...
Timothy Compston maps the road ahead for rapidly deployable tower solutions Fuelled by a sea change in communications, power, and surveillance technologies, rapidly deployable CCTV towers are now high on the agenda for commercial and governmental users across the globe, including the Middle East, as an...
ATG Access has unveiled the next generation of shallow foundation technology with the release of a new shallow foundation bollard system. The SP400 SM 48 is the latest addition to ATG’s extensive shallow foundation bollard portfolio. Successfully impact-tested to both the BSI PAS 68 and IWA...
Leading innovator of road blockers, bollards and barriers, ATG Access, has launched the next generation in bridge protection technology: the Bridge Deck Expansion Beam. The system was developed after the identification of unique characteristics encountered when trying to secure bridge infrastructure from a hostile vehicle mitigation...
IpDoor, the smart video door phone, is now available all over the world. IpDoor is a safe, efficient and completely made in Italy product that ensures the highest level of technology in the video door entry sector. Indeed, it isn’t quite your average door phone:...