With a solid COVID-19 continuity plan, a strong focus on people retention and new ways of collaborating with partners, Milestone Systems reports that is has achieved a net revenue of DKK 1 billion in 2020. Milestone’s net revenue amounted to DKK 1 billion (AED 586 Million)...
Timothy Compston considers the state of play of recording and storage for video surveillance There is little doubt that these are dynamic times when it comes to the recording and storage architecture associated with video surveillance applications across the Middle East region and beyond. Solutions from...
Global video data infrastructure leader, BCDVideo has launched their new A&E Security Specifiers program, which is open for online registration through the BCDVideo website. This tailored program will allow specifiers to leverage BCD’s two decades of experience and partnerships through an easy-to-use online portal, offering plentiful...
OT Systems has supplied a fibre optics transmission solutions to the The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai and Serco group who are currently working on the operation and maintenance of Dubai Metro red line expansion. OT Systems' gigabit transmission on fibre optics transmission products used...
ISS – Intelligent Security Systems, has appointed Raheel Ahmed Jalili as new technical sales manager for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Raheel will manage ISS’ sales strategy, alignment of verticals, channel expansion, and technology partnerships. “We welcome Raheel to the ISS Middle East team,” said Sanjay Phatak,...
Supplier of security and entrance systems solutions, dormakaba, has upgraded its KTV revolving door system with improved installation times and a new automatic 'Night Shield' locking system feature. The Night Shield option can be installed internally or externally and is equipped with EN 1672 tested and certified...
A new IBM study conducted by International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed that 85 percent of C-Suite executives surveyed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are pursuing or planning to implement hybrid cloud strategies in their organisations. According to the study, C-Suite executives surveyed in the...
IDEMIA, global leader in Augmented Identity, and Cybernetica, leader in secure data transmissions and digital identity, partner up to offer governments and other interested parties a new two-in-one digital ID solution. The solution aims to reinforce trust in mobile-based ID authentication and qualified signatures when using...
The introduction of the Covid-19 vaccines across the globe has prompted discussions on the need for vaccination documentation. Veridos, a world-leading provider of integrated identity solutions has explained the five prerequisites of a secure and effective vaccination certificate. There is of course a need for a...
This guest feature on contactless biometric technology is brought to you by IDEMIA's vice president of sales for the Middle East and Africa, Nicolas Garcia. It’s been over a year since the World Health Organization declared the COVID 19 virus a global pandemic. This once in...
HID Global has deployed the government of Libya’s first diplomatic and special ePassport program. HID provided Libya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) with HID Integrale™, a secure end-to-end solution that expedites the application and issuance processes and manages the entire ePassport lifecycle. For improved security, the...
Airbus has joined the 13th edition of Milipol Qatar in Doha for the very first time to showcase its mission-critical collaboration and communication solutions. During the three-day exhibition taking place this week (15-17th March) Airbus will be demonstrating how its state-of-the-art technology and solutions such as...
March Networks has introduced its X-Series Hybrid Recorders, a new high-performance platform that’s optimised to support Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications with NVIDIA system-on-chip (SoC) technology. The X-Series is March Networks’ most powerful recording platform to date says the company, delivering a 400% increase in throughput over...
Credence Security, a leading regional distributor of specialised cybersecurity solutions, recently signed an agreement with data-protection leader Sealpath to bring its robust privacy and protection solutions to the Middle East, Africa and India (MEAI) region. A recent report by PwC revealed businesses in the Middle...
For people and businesses in Lebanon, stability has been hard to come by for some time. Mass civil demonstrations against the government have become commonplace in recent years, leading to an ongoing period of significant political instability and an economic crisis. Long-term tensions with the borders...
Tawazun Economic Council and Thales Emarat Technologies have announced the launch of a Radar Center of Excellence in accordance with the UAE Strategic Vision. The new Radar Center of Excellence will see the development, building, maintenance and support of Thales radars with specific focus on the...
Timothy Compston spotlights the access management issues that are leaving businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks and potential remedies to shore-up their defences The last year has certainly been a turbulent one across the globe thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and, not surprisingly, this has had a...
Odyssey Cybersecurity has proudly announced the long-anticipated rebranding of its award-winning ClearSkies™ line of cloud-based products and services, signifying its promise to constantly stay abreast of rapid technological advancements in addressing its customers’ evolving Information Security and Risk Management needs. ClearSkies™ offers fast, robust, flexible, scalable...
New research into the impact of COVID-19 on physical security purchasing decisions has revealed a sharp increase in the necessity/urgency for businesses to adopt hosted video surveillance (VSaaS) and access control (ACaaS) solutions in Europe. While 70% of 1000 senior decision makers in IT, security, FM...
Go Smart Solutions, a software development company in Saudi Arabia, has selected IBM Cloud for its operations to meet its critical need for infrastructure performance and enterprise-grade security. Founded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Go Smart Solutions serves customers locally as well as in the UAE, Lebanon...
Customers are asking for the cloud; Advanced analytics will transform video surveillance systems into even more valuable business solutions; Compliance requirements are constantly evolving; IT departments are engaging with, and in many cases owning video surveillance; and, Customers are expecting systems to be open and...
The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2021) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 2021), held from 21 – 25 February 2021 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, have signed a strategic agreement with the Tawazun Economic Council (Tawazun). A key enabler of the...
Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) as a part of Dubai 10X initiative, announced the launch of end-to-end managed security services in the region. Customers can now avail Moro...
Synectics is the first technology specialist to guarantee +70°C certification and 4K capabilities for fixed, PTZ, and TriMode camera models with the launch of its new COEX™ 4K camera range which is specifically designed for hazardous-area (and safe-area) applications such as Oil & Gas. The company, who also...
Honeywell has announced new solutions to its Healthy Buildings Safety & Security offering that help building owners comply with social distancing and mask guidelines. Using deep learning artificial intelligence video analytics, the Honeywell Pro-Watch and MAXPRO Network Video Recorders (NVR) and Video Management Systems (VMS)...
The development of emerging technologies must be accelerated to mitigate the growing threat of cyberattacks and asymmetric conflict, dubbed the grey zone, is the key finding of the new Confidence in Chaos report from global defence and security company QinetiQ. "Grey zone approaches explore the widest range...
Aluisio Figueiredo CEO at ISS - Intelligent Security Systems explains why the convergence of technologies and integration of information and communication have increased the threats According to a recent research project conducted in May 2020 by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global critical infrastructure protection (CIP) market is estimated...
Intersec, the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade fair, will open doors early next year in Dubai, with organiser Messe Frankfurt Middle East providing a safe and vital environment to reconnect and restart business in 2021. The 23rd edition will take place from 24-26...
Security Middle East caught up with George Bou Mitri, vice president and general manager, Honeywell Building Technologies, META to talk about how smart technologies will be essential in ensuring business continuity over the coming months How are large-scale IoT-based projects such as smart cities being adversely affected by...
Honeywell and Mubadala Investment Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Strata Manufacturing, reached the manufacturing landmark of producing one million N95 masks in Strata’s Al Ain facility this week. The collaboration is providing critical personal protective equipment (PPE) for the UAE’s front line health workers, while transforming the country into...
UK surveillance platform manufacturer Silent Sentinel has extended its range of elevated body temperature detection cameras with the addition of a thermal only option called the Modum Lite. As standard the Modum Lite is accurate to within 0.5 degrees, however when deployed with the optional...
The fast-paced growth of Milestone Systems has resulted in a new regional headquarters in Dubai Media City. The move means double the office space for employees. The premises include a state-of-the-art Experience Centre equipped with new technology capable of simulating and demonstrating a wide range of...
NIT an Ingram Micro Company (NIT) and a leading regional value-added distributor of IP surveillance and physical security solutions in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region, have signed a distribution agreement with barox Kommunikation GmbH, a leading manufacturer of network switches designed for...
TCCA is delighted to announce a new dedicated online event that will bring together the critical communications ecosystem in an unprecedented week of live and on-demand content and creativity. Critical Communications Week will run from 2-6 November 2020, following the decision to reschedule Critical Communications...
Opinion: Sam Curry, chief security officer at Cybereason looks at the economic impact that COVID-19 will have on the cybersecurity industry, in the short, medium and long term The security industry has used biological models as an analogy for what is happening on networks and in computers...
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider is increasing the availability of its Remote Video Inspection (RVI) service to ensure business continuity of critical vendor inspection services across the oil and gas supply chain during the current health and safety site restrictions. International Oil Companies...
VisionLabs will be holding the 4th annual summit on Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision and Machine Learning. This year the summit which is entitled: 'Machines Can See' go online on June 8-10. Machines Can See 2020 aims to share latest results and scientific ideas in...
Since the global outbreak of COVID-19, the Saudi private sector has been making considerable efforts to alleviate the impact of the pandemic in the Kingdom. The health insurance sector has been proactive in its support to the measures taken by the government to contain the crisis. Bupa...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)....
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...
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...