Meraj Khan, business development manager - Critical Infrastructure, Axis Communication Middle East looks at how if you protect the core of your operations the benefits will be felt across the key security related areas of your organisation What is Critical Infrastructure? Critical Infrastructure is a broad...
Timothy Compston explores why the vetting and screening of airport workers is high on the aviation security agenda thanks to a series of major terrorist incidents The vetting of those employed at airports is one aspect of security that has been raised by many commentators as...
Milestone Systems recently received Security Equipment Approval from the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) of Dubai. SIRA is a government body regulating the security industry in the Emirate of Dubai, providing protection to the community using preventive security systems and precautionary measures. Video Guard, an initiative by...
Research from global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint found organisations are not using behavioural analytics to identify and prevent cyber attacks even though they believe this is a crucial step to effectively stopbreaches. Released today (July 3), the research represents the responses of IT and security leaders...
IDIS has launched its AI in the Box (DV-2116) boosting the power of surveillance systems with what it says are the most accurate deep learning analytics yet developed. The Korean surveillance manufacturer says in independent tests IDIS Deep Learning Analytics (IDLA) has achieved industry-beating accuracy...
Today the video surveillance camera technology landscape is changing beyond all recognition thanks to powerful 'system-on-a-chip' architecture. We lift the lid on today's cameras to find out more about the features being adopted including more advanced processing - like AI (Artificial Intelligence) based video analytics...
Timothy Compston checks out the latest Point-Of-Sale (POS) security solutions that are ringing the changes in the battle against customer theft and staff fraud including a new system gaining traction that advanced algorithms to deter the growing problem of theft at self-service check-outs There is little...
Critical Communications World (CCW), the leading conference and exhibition dedicated to connecting critical communications professionals, will take place from 18th - 20th June in Kuala Lumpur, hosted by Malaysia’s Sapura Group. Registration for the event is now open. Produced by TCCA, CCW is the leading event...
Wavestore’s VMS recent pre-qualification for major customer projects across the Middle East has led to the company reporting increased sales activity across the region. Wavestore works closely with a wide range of technology partners to ensure its video recording and management software is at the heart...
The 3rd edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia is underway, with 111 exhibitors from 20 countries zooming in on the Middle East’s largest commercial security and fire safety market. Running for three days at the Jeddah Centre for Forum and Events, Saudi’s foremost security, safety, and fire...
Doors are opening to the cloud for access control. Timothy Compston asks are there any hurdles that still need to be overcome for the cloud's wider adoption for access control? As more and more business functions become reliant on the cloud - essentially off premises computing...
Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, had been selected as the winner of the CISO 50 Awards for developing the most innovative security hardware in the form of their encrypted USB’s. The CISO 50 Awards & Forum, held at...
Economic diversification, policy reforms, tax regimes, and FDI policies are shifting in favor of an open economy and encouraging private investment. The advent of technology and the nation’s vision on economic diversification are creating opportunities across several industry sectors such as retail, eCommerce, healthcare, and...
Intersec 2019, the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, opened in Dubai today (20 January), featuring 1,212 exhibitors from 54 countries. The annual three-day event, which runs until 22nd January at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, is organised by Messe...
Dahua Technology Middle East will be launching “Dahua Heart of City (HOC)” New Smart City Framework to the overseas markets at Intersec exhibition in Dubai. First released in Security China 2018, “Dahua Heart of City (HOC)” is a smart city development engine supported by Full Sensing,...
Live-action firefighting and emergency rescue operations, drone demonstrations, and a revamped conference discussing Artificial Intelligence, safety planning for cities of the future, and securing the Dubai Expo 2020, are some key features of Intersec 2019, as the final preparations are laid ahead of its big...
Philip Ingram MBE discusses his five trends for the security industry year ahead with Jamil Alasfar, senior sales manager Middle East & Africa with South Korean CCTV manufacturer IDIS and Johan Paulsson, CTO with the giant that is Axis Communications There are five major trends influencing...
The Middle East and Africa recorded a 27-fold increase in contactless transactions during 2017. Timothy Compston finds out whether contactless payment adds up security wise The move to near field communication (NFC) - or radio frequency identification (RFID) - contactless payment methods is proving to be...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions launches smart, BIM-enabled product specification tool that helps users create complete and tailored door opening solutions - ASSA ABLOY OPENINGS STUDIO. "OPENINGS STUDIO offers innovative and tailored plug-and-play BIM-enabled solutions for doors and hardware. Not only is the tool simple and convenient,...
Milestone Systems, leading open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has announced the appointment of Amine Sadi as country manager for the Middle East region. Amine Sadi has been with the company since May 2009 and brings a strong background as successful country manager...
BCDVideo has appointed Rohit Khubchandani as its new regional sales director for the Middle East, Africa & India where he will oversee BCDVideo’s sales and business development. With over twenty years of experience driving opportunities and sales, BCDVideo says that Rohit brings his technical and territorial...
Despite a steel drop in demand due declining oil prices and a deteriorating economy the Saudi market for biometrics products has since 2017 witnessed robust growth, according to a new report from 6Wresearch. This upsurge has been attributed to substantial investment in mega infrastructure projects due...
According to a newly-released report by Trend Micro Incorporated, ransomware remains a widespread threat in the UAE with the country accounting for 2.4 million of the 1.7 billion ransomware attacks detected globally in Q1 of 2018. The same trend was seen in Kuwait where 1.9 million...
Southwest Microwave has announced the appointment of Harun Ozerdem as Middle East sales manager. Harun will manage business development activities in Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE and Yemen. Harun has over 20 years of experience as a security industry professional....
SME speaks to Mohammad Almasri, security manager at manned security specialists Emrill about the company's vision for a sector that merges the best of technology with manned guarding How has the manned security sector in the region changed over the last five years? The UAE’s manned guarding...
Timothy Compston investigates the steps being taken by manufacturers to ramp-up cybersecurity and how such concerns are influencing purchasing decisions following the growing problem botnet/DDos incidents affecting cameras on the network Today, more than ever, providers of physical security systems are investing in cyber protection for their...
AppCentrix a South Africa-based managed ICT services company, has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the signing of a distribution agreement with ExtraHop, specialists in real-time IT analytics for network performance management and security. The company intends to capitalise on the region’s growing need...
UK-based wearable camera experts, Edesix has opened a new office in UAE as it targets the Middle Eastern market for expansion. The UK-based wearable camera expert, which already supplies VideoBadges to the Abu Dhabi police force, sees the Middle East as a key expanding market and...
FLIR Systems has launched a new line of security cameras called Saros™, a next-generation outdoor security product line that combines multiple traditional perimeter protection technologies into a unified solution. This approach is designed to deliver accurate, actionable alerts and verified alarm data. The FLIR Saros camera...
Timothy Compston investigates the logic of deploying robots for security and public safety With the sight of security robots starting to patrol perimeters, shopping malls, and some police forces in the region even talking about deploying robots to supplement their existing resources, we consider how long...
Analyst Albert James Galloni looks at how intelligence generated by financial information can be a valuable asset in security terms Financial services are one of the fastest-growing sectors in the Middle East, currently increasing in revenue, contribution to the GDP and strategic commercial importance across the Gulf...
Honeywell has appointed Fahmi Jabri as its business leader for commercial security in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META). Jabri’s new role will see him grow Honeywell’s security business and drive greater customer focus. He will also advance the organization’s portfolio of commercial security hardware...
The Middle East homeland security market is on course for significant growth over the next five years, with revenues more than doubling in value from an estimated US$9.6 billion in 2017 to US$19.7 billion by 2022, new research has revealed. According to analysts Frost & Sullivan...
SANS Institute has announced that its largest ever cyber security training event in the Middle East will take place in Dubai from the 4-16th of November. SANS Gulf Region 2017 will feature eight classroom style instructor-led courses covering key security topics including ethical hacking, penetration testing,...