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Update your security strategy at IFSEC International

IFSEC International 2020 is Europe’s largest and most comprehensive event for the global integrated security industry. It connects over 34,000 visitors from 113 countries with 450+ exhibitors showcasing some of the most innovative products and solutions on the market, as well as a full seminar programme, legislation updates, guidance and best practice.

You can source everything from access control, video surveillance and intruder alarms to cybersecurity solutions, perimeter protection and integrated security products from global industry leaders such as Abloy, Dahua, Avigilon, CLD Fencing Systems, IDIS and many more security exhibitors. You can even get hands-on experience of the products in on-stand demonstrations and see perimeter defences put to the test at the LPCB Attack Testing Zone, so you can make informed purchasing decisions.

Access an extensive programme of free seminars, presentations and keynote speeches designed to help you increase your knowledge, boost your career, stay aligned with legislation and embrace best practice. You will hear from some of the industry’s top thinkers and business leaders at the Keynote Arena, about the growing convergence of physical and cybersecurity at the Converged Security Theatre and get education on the most transformative ideas in the sector at the Future of Security Theatre brought to you by Tavcom.

You can also keep up to date with key industry developments, trends and technologies by meeting security associations and organisations such as the BSIA, NSI, Texecom, and SIA, and see the future of the industry at the Engineers of Tomorrow competition, where young engineers compete in live installation tests.

With all these solutions and expertise under one roof, IFSEC International has become an essential venue for networking and building relationships. Each year, the show attracts installers, integrators, distributors, government officials, consultants, end-users from across the industry, giving you an unrivalled opportunity to grow your network and meet potential clients in on-stand meetings, at dedicated networking areas or across the venue.

Many of these new contacts can come from free-to-attend co-located shows. This family of events give you the opportunity to learn from experts and generate new business across the fire safety, health and safety, facilities management, smart buildings, workplace wellbeing, forensics, counterterrorism and emergency services sectors entirely for free with your IFSEC International 2020 event badge.

Get your free ticket today to seize this valuable opportunity to learn from experts, share best practice and enhance your ability to protect people and assets from the security challenges of the new decade.

IFSEC International will be taking place on 19-21 May 2020 at ExCeL London. For more details, please visit www.ifsec.events/international

Middle East security, safety, and fire protection industries in the spotlight at Intersec 2020

New Intersec Arena spearheads long list of dedicated features as 1,100 exhibitors from 50 nations descend upon Dubai showcase

Dubai, UAE: The 22nd edition of Intersec, the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade show, will open doors early next year in Dubai with a long list of dedicated features set to complement a packed exhibition floor featuring more than 1,100 exhibitors from 50 countries.

The annual three-day event, organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, covers the seven sections of Commercial Security; Fire & Rescue; Perimeter & Physical Security; Safety & Health; Homeland Security & Policing; Information Security; and Smart Home & Building Automation.

Running from 19-21 January 2020 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, it will once again be home to biggest names in the business, including two-thirds of the world’s top 50 security manufacturers.

A host of specialised pavilions, conferences and certified workshops will also ensure the expected audience of 34,000-plus trade visitors from across the globe will be privy to the latest technology advancements that will have a profound impact on businesses spanning the entire gamut of industry verticals, from energy and finance, retail and hospitality, to education, government, logistics and construction.

A debut feature for 2020 is the Intersec Arena, which according to Intersec’s Show Director Andreas Rex, will offer insights into new technologies that address cross-sector industry specific challenges, while educating end users on the key considerations when purchasing specific product categories.

“The Arena will be the bridge that connects solution seekers with developers of game-changing innovations,” said Mr. Rex, adding that the unique theatre-style set-up will allow for more interaction between the audience and speakers. “The objective is to analyse the security benefits as well as emerging risks and vulnerabilities with the implementation of latest innovations in an evolving digital world.”
The three-day Intersec Arena will be split into three distinct tracks, with the first day covering digital technologies. Day two will explore security challenges and solutions in key industry verticals before the final day focuses on key requirements and considerations when making purchasing decisions for specific product categories.

Mr. Rex said all the existing popular highlights are returning again, including the Intersec Future Security Summit, with the spotlight in 2020 focusing on disruptive technologies integrating digital and physical security.

“The Drones Pavilion and an indoor Drone Zone, as well as an Outdoor Demonstration Zone of the latest fire rescue applications in action will all be back again in 2020,” added Rex.

“With less than a year away until the Dubai Expo 2020, we’re expecting some important strategic partnerships to be announced, while as is customary, many of the 1,100-plus exhibitors will use this platform to launch their latest products in the global marketplace.”

Intersec is supported by the Dubai Police, Dubai Police Academy, Dubai Civil Defence, the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), and the Dubai Municipality. A further 35 international government partners, trade associations, and non-profit institutions are also set to participate.

Fire and Rescue is expected to form the largest section in 2020, with more than 400 exhibitors early next year. Commercial Security is next, with an expected 350 exhibitors, followed by Safety & Health (120 exhibitors), Information Security (100 exhibitors), Homeland Security & Policing (80 exhibitors), and Physical & Perimeter Security (50 exhibitors).

Intersec 2020 is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. More details about the exhibition are available at: www.intersecexpo.com.

Secutech returns in April 2020 with new 5G applications pavilion

The very best in IoT, artificial intelligence, edge computing and 5G technology will be on display at the upcoming edition of Secutech, which returns to the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre from 22 – 24 April 2020 for its 23rd edition. Commercial security and fire safety solutions will take centre stage at the fair, and in order to reflect the cross-sector influence of artificial intelligence and the IoT, Secutech 2020 will also feature dedicated zones for the smart building and mobility sectors.

Ms Regina Tsai, the Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, explained that new show elements at the 2020 edition will encourage collaboration across different sectors: “We are pleased to introduce the new 5G applications pavilion which will demonstrate how higher data speeds will impact fields such as the IoT. In the new era of 5G IoT, the amount of data that can be transmitted between devices will be much higher, with applications not just for improved security, but also for better road safety and building management. This higher data volume is only useful if the information can be properly analysed, which is where Secutech 2020 will deliver even more value for trade buyers, thanks to its many exhibitors of data analysis solutions both on the edge and in the cloud.”

Held under the supervision of the National Communication Commission, the new 5G Pavilion will welcome four of Taiwan’s main telecom providers: Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, FarEastTone and Asia Pacific Telecom. The four companies will join a lineup of around 350 exhibitors from around the world, showcasing everything from video surveillance cameras and access control systems, to facial recognition systems and security management platforms.

Concurrent events to focus on smarter living and intelligent transportation
Always in touch with technological trends, Secutech has kept buyers abreast of emerging opportunities throughout its 23 year history. Reflecting new developments in the IoT, in recent years the fair has introduced concurrent ‘SMAbuilding’ and ‘Mobility’ events as platforms that mix security solutions with other functionalities such as building management and smart parking.

For the 2020 fair, new elements are set to be introduced to the popular ‘SMAbuilding’ event including a themed ‘Building Internet of Things’ area that will focus specifically on residential property, commercial buildings, the retail sector and hotels. The area will showcase AI and IoT solutions that drive automation and device integration. Other additions will include dedicated zones for smart industrial facilities and construction projects.

Held alongside SMAbuilding, the returning ‘Mobility’ event will also be a significant attraction, allowing exhibitors and visitors to discuss intelligent transportation solutions and generate genuine business outcomes. Covering a diverse product spectrum, the event will house four pavilions dedicated to smart railway, smart road, smart parking and smart logistics solutions.

‘Fire and Safety’ to return for its 19th edition
As a destination for Asia’s fire and safety practitioners to locate new equipment and learn about best practices, the concurrent ‘Fire and Safety’ event will also be returning to Secutech 2020.

Demonstrating how the IoT can save lives, the event will host suppliers of smart disaster prevention devices at specialist zones. Safety solutions for health care facilities and nursing homes will also be displayed alongside traditional equipment such as fire extinguishers, firefighting gear and personal protection equipment.

The 23rd edition of Secutech will take place from 22 – 24 April 2020. Secutech is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd and is part of a global network of Safety Security and Fire trade fairs. For more details, please visit www.secutech.com. Alternatively, please call Ms Emily Lin at +886 2 8729 1052, or send an email to emily.lin@newera.messefrankfurt.com.

Safety and security are increasingly important basic needs and, therefore, stand for a growing global market. With fourteen trade fairs, congresses and forums around the world, Messe Frankfurt brings together demand and supply worldwide with progressive, connected products, applications and services focusing on commercial security and the protection of buildings, spaces and people. The Safety, Security & Fire business cluster offers access to the dynamic markets of the Arabian Peninsula, Asia, Europe and South America.

ISE MD Mike Blackman on the show’s widening appeal

Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, talks about ISE 2020, and why the show has become the ‘must attend’ event for users of AV technology as well as for AV industry professionals.

ISE has enjoyed year-on-year growth since it began. Will ISE 2020 be the biggest and best yet?
Unquestionably. At the last ISE, we had over 81,000 visitors – and we expect more in 2020. In 2019, we had 56,100 sqm of net exhibit space, and that will increase in 2020 by over 800 sqm.
Two important changes for this year are that the Hall 5 extension has been made larger and permanent, while Hall 14 will be the home of a new Innovation Zone – a specially designed area for companies that are new to ISE to showcase their technology. The ISE Main Stage theatre will relocate to Hall 14, and will offer a full programme of free-to-attend thought leadership and best practice sessions from ISE, AVIXA, CEDIA and AV Magazine.
Following the success of our spectacular projection mapping on the nhow Hotel during ISE 2019, there will be another exciting projection showcase on another part of the RAI complex.
Our Opening Address will be given by Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney. He has some really interesting ideas about how all businesses can tap into their resources of imagination and creativity, and I’m really looking forward to hearing what he has to say.

What’s new in the way of conferences and professional development?
All the conferences held at ISE 2019 will be back in 2020 – covering smart buildings, XR, digital signage, digital cinema, hospitality, visitor attractions, stadiums and pro audio, plus AVIXA’s two What’s Next… conferences, focusing on enterprise and higher education. In addition, we have a couple of new ones – the Control Rooms Summit and the CEDIA Design & Build Conference. Like in 2019, many of the conferences will be held at the Hotel Okura, near the RAI, which proved very popular with our attendees.
As well as its conferences, AVIXA is running 20-minute FlashTrack sessions on its stand. CEDIA has a four-day programme of training sessions, beginning on the Monday with a workshop on cybersecurity, as well as hosting free CEDIA Talks on its stand.

What are the challenges presented by the event having become so large?
One of the biggest is ensuring that visitors can easily locate what they’re looking for – and relevant exhibitors can easily be found. One of the ways we’ve addressed that is with the creation of six Technology Zones – for audio and live events, digital signage and DooH, education, residential, smart buildings and unified communication. The Technology Zones mean that visitors can quickly locate the part of the show where they’ll find the technology and product trends that are most relevant to their interests.
The ISE app has proved a big hit with visitors, and its wayfinding features are a key part of that.

How has the average ISE visitor profile changed over the years?
Back when we first started, our audience almost exclusively comprised systems integrators and other AV channel professionals. Increasingly, though, the show has become a destination for end-users; our exhibitors want to engage directly with them, as well as meeting their existing and prospective channel partners. Today, ISE has become as much of a ‘must attend’ event for end-users as it is for the channel.

How have you made ISE more attractive to end-users?
We’ve added substantially to our conference programme over the years, because end-users have told us they get enormous value not just from the opportunity to talk directly to manufacturers and to find out about the products and technologies that will shape their companies’ AV strategy – but also to network and to learn from industry experts and their peers.
Our Special Interest Group programme is designed to bring attendees from specific key vertical market sectors to ISE, helping end-user technology buyers to meet technology vendors and solution partners. They’re the result of formal agreements between ISE and a variety of associations, media partners, companies and consultants, and they’re tailored to meet the information needs of the visiting executives with planned stand visits, presentations, networking events and dinners.

You mentioned sessions by AVIXA and CEDIA. What is their role with ISE?
ISE is owned by AVIXA and CEDIA, two trade associations with a focus on professional development – so education and training have always been an important part of the show. Another priority for both associations is reaching out beyond the industry, to other stakeholders within AV projects. Establishing and awarding professional qualifications plays an important part in establishing the expertise of the industry as a whole, as well as demonstrating the competency of the individuals who work in it.
AVIXA and CEDIA are hugely instrumental in helping deliver the outstanding visitor and exhibitor experience that ISE has become, setting the tone and themes for the event and helping us continue to develop and create ever-more engaging content for our channel and various vertical market end-users alike. Between them, the two associations provide a wealth of market intelligence, guidance and education initiatives, as well as many entertaining and thought-provoking opportunities for development.

What trends in technology should visitors to ISE 2020 look for?
I think we’ll start to see AI permeate a number of AV applications. It’s already being used in digital signage, but many see opportunities for it in other customer-centric applications, such as hospitality. AI is also being used to improve the quality of meetings and collaboration.
ISE 2020 will, I think, provide evidence of the rise of LED-based screens. They have advantages over LCD – and prices are dropping rapidly. It will also be interesting to see the progress that OLED technology has made. Visitors should look out too for new generations of application-specific projectors.
On audio: object-based sound will be heard everywhere.

With the move to Barcelona in 2021, ISE 2020 will be the last one at the RAI. How do you feel about that?
The RAI has been a great venue for us for over a decade now, so of course, there’s some sadness: I’ll leave with many fond memories of our time there. It’s served us very well, and has been part of our rapid growth to become the world’s largest professional audiovisual event. The downside is that we’ve become too big for a convention centre even of the RAI’s size and facilities.
However, I’m also excited. The Fira is a fantastic facility and a much larger space, located in a very attractive destination. The move isn’t simply about growing the numbers: it’s about delivering a better-quality experience to our exhibitors and visitors.

Matrix è pronta a partecipare a SICUREZZA 2019 che si terrà alla Fiera Milano, Rho, Italia dal 13th al – 15th November 2019

Matrix, uno dei principali produttori e fornitori di soluzioni di telecomunicazione e sicurezza, partecipa a SICUREZZA 2019 che si tiene a Fiera Milano, Rho, Italia dal 13 al 15 novembre 2019. Matrix presenterà le sue soluzioni di videosorveglianza IP e Telecom in associazione con il suo distributore a valore aggiunto, Intertel Srl.

Matrix è nota per offrire soluzioni tecnologicamente avanzate che si rivolgono a diverse e complesse applicazioni, in particolare per il settore aziendale. Nell’evento Matrix presenterà le tecnologie futuristiche del settore Telecom e della sicurezza.

Intertel è partner strategico e distributore a valore aggiunto di Matrix da oltre 15 anni. Con un’ampia rete di rivenditori e clienti, Intertel ha sempre aiutato Matrix a far crescere le impronte regionali nel mercato italiano.

All’evento, Matrix metterà in evidenza ETERNITY NENX, piattaforma di comunicazione unificata lanciata di recente per SOHO e SMB. Un numero crescente di organizzazioni di piccole e medie dimensioni sta migrando per sfruttare i vantaggi dell’IP, per tali applicazioni, Matrix ETERNITY NENX si adatta perfettamente. Matrix Telecom presenterà anche le sue soluzioni complete per telecomunicazioni che includono IP-PBX, endpoint di comunicazione, gateway multimediali, applicazioni mobili e molto altro. Oltre a ciò, anche la soluzione Matrix Hospitality progettata appositamente per migliorare l’esperienza degli ospiti negli hotel sarà uno dei punti salienti. Il personale dell’hotel può migliorare l’esperienza degli ospiti e migliorare la produttività del personale con funzioni di ospitalità, reception, integrazione PMS, estensioni per la mobilità del personale e posta vocale con saluti personalizzati.

Matrix SATATYA è una gamma di soluzioni di videosorveglianza IP che comprende videoregistratori di rete (NVR), telecamere IP e sistema di gestione video centralizzato. Matrix SATATYA è posizionata come soluzione di livello enterprise. Matrix Comsec presenterà le telecamere IP serie Professional con sensori della serie STARVIS Sony e tecnologia Exmor. Questa tecnologia offre alla fotocamera un vantaggio rispetto alle altre in termini di eccezionali prestazioni in condizioni di scarsa illuminazione, qualità dell’immagine costante in condizioni di luce variabile (True WDR), migliore ottimizzazione della larghezza di banda e varie altre caratteristiche. Matrix SATATYA offre anche una videosorveglianza centralizzata con applicazioni aggiuntive come Command & Control, Parking Management, Weighbridge Integration e Cognitive Response Engine. L’architettura flessibile di SATATYA e la vasta gamma di funzioni- sono progettate per soddisfare diversi settori tra cui BFSI, vendita al dettaglio, servizi, ospitalità, produzione, trasporti, porti e logistica, laboratori di ricerca, centri dati, difesa e governo.
Parla con i nostri esperti di soluzioni per saperne di più su queste soluzioni uniche visitando Matrix presso Fiera Milano, Rho, Italia Stand E28, Padiglione 7P dal 13 al 15 novembre 2019 per discutere dei requisiti e offrire soluzioni migliori..

Informazioni su Matrix
Fondata nel 1991, Matrix è leader nelle soluzioni di sicurezza e telecomunicazioni per le aziende e le imprese moderne. In quanto organizzazione innovativa, orientata alla tecnologia e al cliente, la società è impegnata a stare al passo con le rivoluzioni nei settori della sicurezza e delle telecomunicazioni. Con circa il 40% delle risorse umane dedicate allo sviluppo di nuovi prodotti, Matrix ha lanciato prodotti all’avanguardia come i sistemi di videosorveglianza: sistema di gestione video, videoregistratore di rete e telecamera IP, controllo accessi e sistemi di rilevazione presenze, nonché Telecom Soluzioni come Unified Communications, IP-PBX, Universal Gateway, VoIP e GSM Gateway ed Endpoint di comunicazione. Queste soluzioni sono ricche di funzionalità, affidabili e conformi agli standard internazionali. Con presenze globali in Asia, Europa, Nord America, Sud America e Africa attraverso una vasta rete di oltre 2.500 partner di canale, Matrix garantisce che i prodotti soddisfino le esigenze dei propri clienti più rapidamente e più a lungo. Matrix ha guadagnato la fiducia e l’ammirazione dei clienti che rappresentano l’intero spettro delle industrie. Matrix ha vinto numerosi premi internazionali per i suoi prodotti innovativi. Www.MatrixComSec.com

 

HID Solution Seminar

HID Solution Seminar
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Hyatt Regency Hotel Belgrade
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Dear Business Partner,

We are delighted to invite you to HID Global Partner Solution Seminar on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Belgrade.

Come and experience the latest product demonstrations and enjoy the opportunity to network with HID experts and other security industry colleagues.

Discover the latest updates to our Physical Access Control Solutions, Extended Access Technologies, Secure Card Issuance, Mobile Access, Location Services and much more.

For your convenience we have attached an agenda of the event.

If you would like to register for the HID Solution Seminar in Belgrade, please RSVP to pcastiglioni@hidglobal.com by email no later than October 29, 2019.

Please feel free to share this invitation among your colleagues and business contacts.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Paolo Castiglioni
Area Sales Manager-South Eastern Europe

AGENDA
9:15 – 09:45
Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:45 – 11:15
– HID Global overview
– Innovations in the Credential World – Looking at the Future

11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
– HID Location Services
– SE Solutions in Modern Building – Secure printing, T&A, Canteen Solution
– Mobile Access in the Logical Access World

13:00 – 14:15
Lunch

14:15 – 15:30

– Assa Abloy Aperio experience integrated on HID credentials
– Secure Issuance, Fargo new printers and Security Ribbon
– Questions and Answers / Deep Dive / End of Seminar

15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break

The industry can achieve higher levels of safety and profitability

The upcoming event “NO accidents” will be held from 14 to 15 November in Plovdiv, Bulgaria and is in the format “Conference and accompanying exhibition part”. It has already provoked interest in the industry representatives. “A number of possibilities exist for achieving a higher level of safety, automation and profitability for installations and buildings.” – the organizers from Via Expo comment.

Speakers and exhibitors from Bulgaria, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and Serbia will participate in the event.

Dr. Jezdimir Knezevic, MIRCE Akademy, will deliver a speech on Accidents Avoidance through Reliability + Maintenance = Functionability. The body of knowledge MIRCE Science enables quantitative prediction of the complex interactions between reliability and maintenance issues.

What did we learn from maintenance related accidents in the oil & gas industry? – Hans van Selm, Salvetti Foundation, Italy will speak within the conference program on the lessons from real-life accidents in the oil and gas industries.

An expert from the European Federation of Construction Industry (FIEC) will highlight on the design and building information modeling as a way to improve security in buildings.

The speakers will pay special attention to the novelties in design and maintenance of industrial facilities. Prof. Dimitar Nazarski from the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Sofia will acquaint the attendees with efficient approaches for the reinforcement of facilities and structures in aggressive environments. How could wireless technologies be integrated into deformation monitoring systems in bridges, buildings and towers? – Valeriy Tsanov, Scortel Ltd., Bulgaria will share his experience on the topic.

The attendees will have a great opportunity to get acquainted with some of the latest solutions of leading names in the prevention field. Among them are Dräger Safety Bulgaria (gas analyzing and gas rescue systems), Konica Minolta Digital Solutions (industrial video security systems and digital IoT Solutions), Trokuttest Group (inspection devices), Bosch Security Systems (intelligent security and safety systems), ITA Engineering Ltd. (local automated alert systems), etc.

An accent will also be placed on the issues related to project financing, workplace safety, road safety as an essential element in industrial safety, infrared thermography.
Near the conference hall the organizer Via Expo will place an Exhibition Zone, where participants can discuss specific issues with the exhibitors and some of the lecturers in an informal setting.

For an accident free functioning of the work processes company IKO-EL-Konstantin Stoyanov offers systems for a non-disconnect and emergency power supply. Delta Instrument will present a new line of professional portable gas detectors for personal protection from various toxic and dangerous gases, offered by company WatchGas, the Netherlands, which is now entering the Bulgarian market.

Become part of “NO accidents” and you can take advantage of:
– an exchange of professional experience
– establishment of partnerships between representatives of the private sector, municipalities and industry associations
– the latest knowledge solutions on how to minimize damages in industry accidents

Browse the Conference Program     Priority Booking Form

www.viaexpo.com

Messe Frankfurt Middle East to co-locate three shows to capitalise on visitor and exhibitor synergies 

Intersec, Light Middle East, and Prolight + Sound Middle East to run side-by-side in January 2021

Dubai, UAE: Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the regional subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organisers, is to co-locate three of its exhibitions in Dubai to capitalise on visitor and exhibitor synergies.

Light Middle East, the region’s premier exhibition, conference and awards for lighting design and technology; Prolight + Sound Middle East, the dedicated exhibition and conference for Professional Lighting, Audio and AV Technology; and Intersec, the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection, will now run side-by-side at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 24-26 January, 2021.

Prolight + Sound and Light Middle East will skip a 2020 showing, and will return to their usual annual status from 2021 onwards. Intersec, meanwhile, will run as a solo event in its 22nd edition from 19-21 January 2020.

“This is a strategic move to maximise visitor and exhibitor turnout as all three shows share a similar visitor appeal, whether system integrators, installers, specifiers, or consultants,” explained Simon Mellor, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East.

“With all three shows taking place at the same time, exhibitors will meet a more focussed audience and visitors will be able to take in the entire integration range under one roof. We’re creating a powerful event alignment featuring more than 1,700 exhibitors from 60 countries.”

“The co-location also enables us to strengthen the smart home and building automation focus, which will cover audio and video as well as lighting and security,” added Mellor. “It will be a feature of its own sitting between Intersec and Prolight + Sound Middle East. “We also see high growth potential for emergency lighting, PA systems, egress and escape route solutions and intend to build this segment.”

Other developments include the inclusion of an Events Security Pavilion and Conference that will spotlight the entire range of services and products dedicated to securing live events, concerts, festivals and major sporting occasions.

Visitor and exhibitor appeal

Messe Frankfurt Middle East says the show trio will find greater traction among its main target visitor groups which include event organisers, leisure and entertainment operators, hospitality professionals, hotel developers, construction experts, architects, planners and consultants.

“The show combination is likely to attract more relevant visitors, especially system integrators and installers, who may not have been inclined towards the individual events in their smaller formats,” added Mellor.

“Nearly 6,000 trade visitors to Intersec are system integrators or installers, and they would greatly benefit from a wider solutions spectrum that the three shows combined will offer from 2021 on.”

The alignment of Intersec, Light Middle East, and Prolight + Sound Middle East follows a visitor survey of all three events which clearly demonstrated an appetite for the co-location.

More than 1,500 of the Intersec 2019 visitors expressed an interest to visit Light Middle East, while a further 1,125 would also be keen to stop by Prolight + Sound Middle East. Similarly, a large percentage of Prolight and Light Middle East visitors voiced their intent to visit Intersec.

Nour Assafiri, CEO of Venuetech, a Light Middle East Gold Sponsor and exhibitor at Prolight + Sound Middle East, believes the move to co-locate the three events will deepen the product and service offerings for visitors.

“Many of our clients already attend Intersec and our sales teams make the trip down there when the show is on. There’s definitely a cross over for us, especially in the audio/visual space and it will allow us a better platform for us to interact and build relations with existing and prospective customers.

“We’re always the first to support Messe Frankfurt Middle East and we believe strongly in a dedicated event for the audio/visual industry with a good network of attendees. There are very few distributers of AV products and, as a leader in the market, we believe we can offer a better package of products to cater for an expanded visitor demographic.”

Prolight + Sound Middle East, Light Middle East and Intersec will be held from 24 to 26 January 2021.

Press Information for journalists:
https://pls.ae.messefrankfurt.com/dubai/en/press.html
https://light-middle-east.ae.messefrankfurt.com/dubai/en/press.html
https://intersec.ae.messefrankfurt.com/dubai/en/press.html

Prolight + Sound Middle East in social media:
www.facebook.com/prolightsoundME/
www.twitter.com/prolightsoundme
www.instagram.com/prolightsoundme/

Light Middle East in social media
www.facebook.com/LightMEOfficial/
www.twitter.com/lightmeofficial?lang=en
www.instagram.com/lightmeofficial/

Intersec in social media:
www.facebook.com/intersecexpo
www.twitter.com/intersecexpo
www.instagram.com/intersecexpo/

SICUREZZA 2019:  A GROWING NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS AND INCREASINGLY SPECIALISED TRAINING

More than 500 companies will present the smartest security&fire solutions for homes, cities and workplaces. At Fiera Milano in November, the international event dedicated
to a sector in continuous evolution

Milan, 9 October 2019 – 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 intelligence, and drones are just some examples of the significant development the security world is experiencing. The technologies called upon to protect our homes and the city streets on which we live as well as safeguard people and possessions in the workplace have drastically changed, as have the professionalisms that manage and install them.

SICUREZZA, the Fiera Milano event taking place from 13 to 15 November in Rho – with 539 companies, up 16% compared to the last edition – prepares to welcome operators with an offer that is highly representative of the market.

Integration, digitalisation and smart solutions will be the drivers behind an exhibition offer that combines the best of technology with a busy schedule of training initiatives and special areas.

Thanks to the presence of leading Italian and international brands, SICUREZZA allows visitors to evaluate new and previewed products across all sectors, be it video surveillance, firefighting, access control or passive security, but also to contextualize and understand the sector’s evolutionary driving forces, guiding professionals towards the market of tomorrow.

SICUREZZA will once again run alongside Smart Building Expo, the event dedicated to digital technologies for networked buildings and smart cities. Security is an increasingly integral part of building management systems as well as being a guarantee of data management. A technological synergy that is integrated within the two events, with operators benefiting from being able to visit both with just one ticket.

THE FOCUS
Much more than spaces for professional updating, SICUREZZA also incorporates vertical areas that combine high-level training with opportunities to discover innovative technologies and alternative approaches to problems in the sector.

– The Cyber Arena: growing digitalisation and the hybrid nature of new risks relating to this is revolutionising the technological landscape, drawing attention, across all production fields, to the protection of data and the activation of strategies to protect assets from various kinds of attack. For this reason, SICUREZZA also makes room for a new exhibition, training and information area dedicated to the topic of Cyber Security, to help companies better manage information threats. Raelized with the scientific contribution of Business International-Fiera Milano Media, a Fiera Milano Group company, it is backed by AIPSA (Italiana Association of Security Professionals) and ANRA (Italian Association of Risk and Security Managers). Key experts in the sector will attend the exhibition, providing their views as to the main effects of cyber threats on Security players during the Cyber Security Talks.

– SICUREZZA Drone Expo: the vertical area organised in collaboration with Mediarkè makes a return and “doubles up” for the first time. Within SICUREZZA there will be space dedicated to drones for security and civil protection, while Smart Building Expo, in light of the increasing use of drones in the building sector, will incorporate an APR area reserved to companies specialising in the aero photogrammetry sector and the use of drones for design, construction, maintenance and restoration activities relating to buildings and urban areas, as well as the management and monitoring of land. In the ‘aviary’, visitors will be able to see demos of new drone models. There will also be a dedicated training offer with two updates, namely new anti-drone systems for the safety of airports, government buildings and sensitive targets, and aero photogrammetry using drones in the building and city planning arena.

CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS TO DEVELOP THE SECTOR
The latest themes tackled by international experts, associations and academic institutions: updating at SICUREZZA also involves a reach calendar of training initiatives, covering subjects from urban safety to cyber security, without forgetting the latest regulations and standards regarding the world of installers and designers. There will also be many events arranged by certifying bodies, allowing various professional figures (industrial experts, engineers, installers and security operators) to obtain training credits.

The importance of continuous training will also be at the heart of initiatives by editors in the sector.

Thanks to the contribution of lawyers, engineers, and privacy and rights experts, the Ethos Academy will offer installers and designers professional training meetings on video surveillance and data protection, privacy, GDPR, CEI regulations and firefighting systems. Skills can no longer be improvised and those who are not aware of their civil and legal responsibilities put both themselves and the company they work for at risk.

The S News television set will welcome the tried and tested format that alternates talk shows with workshops and conventions that will tackle some of the sector’s hottest topics: privacy and video surveillance in kindergartens and nursing homes; Urban and Shared Security; biometric identity and privacy verification; International Security and Duty of Care; Aviation Security and NIS Directive.

Lastly, Securindex will organise training sessions aimed at both professional security installers already in possession of certification from third-party bodies, and installers who want to receive information on some of the most important subjects relating to their activity. Themes include the CEI 79.3:2012 standard, contractual responsibilities of installers, sales techniques, GDPR and video surveillance.

In addition, within the Smart Building Expo and with the support of SICUREZZA, the Milano Smart City Conference will be held at Fiera Milano during the days of the exhibitions, with three days of international reflection on the topic of the smart city and the impact new technologies are having at this crucial time, as 5G is released as the enabling infrastructure of new applications in the urban environment.

The smart city represents one of the most interesting challenges for the security sector in recent years, but also involves the entire supply chain, from latest-generation building design to building automation. In order to tackle this subject with a multidisciplinary approach, speakers will include national and local institutional figures, university lecturers and representatives from firms that are on the front line in terms of the current technological evolution. Security and urban surveillance will make up one of the three main focuses of the conference, with particular reference to the predictive and soft response to urban problems relating to security and control of the area.

LEARNING FROM EXCELLENCE
Rounding out the training offer, SICUREZZA 2019 will also host two Awards that seek to recognise excellence and encourage reflection on the best practice and winning strategies of professionals and companies.

Premio H d’oro, the competition organised by the Enzo Hruby Foundation and dedicated to the best security system, has selected the exhibition as the backdrop to its annual Award Ceremony for winners and finalists, taking place on 14 November at 3 p.m. The unique initiative promotes the professionalism of the most highly qualified operators and offers them significant visibility, allowing them to stand out for their ability to create “tailor made” security systems for each specific context, created based on the needs of the client.

Premio securindex Installatore Certificato, an initiative created to encourage installers to use digital communication to promote their company, will identify those installers who have received the most contacts on the securindex.com page. Awards are given in two categories – company and for self-employed salespeople – for a total of seven winners, three per category with reference to the area of origin (Northern, Central and Southern Italy/Islands), and an overall winner. The Award Ceremony will take place on 14 November at 5 p.m.

VISITOR INFO

WHERE AND WHEN: At Fiera Milano, Rho, from 13 to 15 November, from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Halls 5, 6, 7 and 10. Entrances: East Gate and South Gate TIM.

TICKET OFFICE: tickets can be purchased online at www.sicurezza.it/en at a discount of up to 50%. Have you received an invite code? Enter it during the registration phase on the exhibition website and obtain a personal pass.

HOW TO REACH US: Line 1 (Red) of the subway links the city centre to the exhibition district, fieramilano station – Rho. Note: a standard 2 Euro subway ticket is sufficient. For those arriving by car, the address is Strada Statale del Sempione 28, 20017 Rho. A car parking can be booked via the SICUREZZA website to save time on arrival at the destination.

Second annual Intersec Awards celebrate industry leaders

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

Dubai, UAE: 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 – was held at Dubai’s Habtoor Palace Ballroom and saw more than 250 guests attend.

The awards saw 130 entrants across nine categories, with entries received from companies across the globe, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Mozambique, Germany, Canada and Singapore.

Simon Mellor, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “The Intersec Security, Safety & Fire Protection Awards are a celebration of innovation, excellence, perseverance, teamwork, and of the dedication by the entire commercial security and fire protection community that continuously keep our societies safe and secure.”

Spread across five security and four fire categories, entries went through a rigorous judging process which took place over two days and required shortlisted nominees to present their projects and products and attend a question and answer interview in front of an independent panel.

The panel of judges including industry leaders and experts from companies such as Khalifa University, the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), Dubai Civil Defence and EMAAR.

EJADAH was the only company to win across two categories on the night, walking away with the ‘Security Project of the Year’ and ‘Innovative Security Product of the Year’ awards. The UAE-based provider of community solutions for real estate assets was awarded for its work on upgrading the CCTVs across Jumeirah Beach Residences and their Security Robotic Service, respectively.
Zainab Al Rahma, Marketing and Communications Manager for EJADAH, said: “Our robots will now offer the security industry and our customers the opportunity to purchase or rent assets that will enhance and improve the standard and quality of security services provided.

“They are an excellent example of utilising the latest technology that can be easily integrated into any existing security systems. Once integrated these products will certainly compliment any of our customers’ security plans for their developments.”

Engineering firm WSP added to its two award wins from 2018, taking home the ‘Fire Project of the Year’ award for its work on The Wharf in Bluewaters Island.

Alexander Castellanos, a consultant from WSP, said: “This project is a change from the super and mega high rises and posed unique fire and life safety strategy elements which had to be considered.

“With the project being focused on delivering a pedestrian experience and its low-rise nature, the fire strategy took advantage of this design element in order to address life safety elements such as fire service access, phased evacuation, and evacuation discharge as an integral part of the design and allowing for efficiencies while maintaining a high standard of safety.”

In addition to returning award categories, the ceremony saw the introduction of new categories such as the ‘Humanitarian Project Award’, won by Sicuro Group for their Mozambique Crisis Response & Operation Strategy.

Provider of security management systems, Maxxess, took home another of the newly introduced award categories, the ‘System Integrator of the Year’, for its work on Bluewaters Island.

“The eFusion security management platform was chosen by Bluewaters, and it uses versatile, open-technology software without the need for complex or bespoke integration,” said Lee Copland, Managing Director EMEA, Maxxess. “This project benefited from the cost advantage of a modular, building block approach that gives maximum freedom to integrate, customise and adapt security systems to meet both current needs and emerging risks.

“The reduced costs therefore apply not just to the present implementation, but also to future adaptations which will also be achieved much more easily.

“Off-the-shelf, plug-and-play integration is much less expensive than a customized solution, and eFusion already integrates with more than 60 leading security technologies, with more being added continuously.”

The 22nd edition of Intersec will take place from 19-21 January 2020 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring more than 1,300 exhibitors from 59 countries, covering the seven key show sections of Commercial Security, Fire & Rescue, Homeland Security & Policing, Physical & Perimeter Security, Safety & Health, Cyber Security, and Smart Home & building Automation.

Intersec 2019 Awards winners

Fire categories
• Fire project of the Year: WSP, Bluewaters Island – The Wharf
• Fire Alarm Detection of the Year: RPMANETWORKS, Hassantuk Smart Fire Solution
• Fire Suppression System of the Year: NAFFCO, NAFFCO Inert Gas System (IG01, IG41, IG55, IG100)
• Innovative Fire Protection Product of the Year: Waterfall Pumps Manufacturing, WF Fire Pump House (Pre-packaged Fire Systems)

Security Categories
• Security Project of the Year: EJADAH, Jumeirah Beach Residences CCTV Upgrade
• Access Control Product of the Year: UHLMANN & ZACHER GMBH, Access solution with Bluetooth
• Video Surveillance / Camera System of the Year: Axis Communications, AXIS Q6215-LE PTZ Network Camera
• Innovative Security Product of the Year: EJADAH, Security Robotic Service
• System Integrator of the Year: Maxxess Systems, A Sustainable and Futureproof Integrated Maxxess Solution at Bluewaters Island
• Humanitarian Project Award: Sicuro Group, Mozambique Crisis Response & Operation Continuity Strategy

More information is available at: www.intersecexpo.com

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