Next generation security

The exhibition will be opened by H.H Sheikh Mansoor bin Rashid
Al Maktoum at Dubai World Trade Centre from January 16-18 and plays host to 800
exhibitors and an estimated 22,000 visitors.

Reported to be one of the largest security and safety trade shows
in the Middle East, the event includes an Indoor
Demo Area and an outdoor demonstration programme on counter terror and tactical
deployment.

After its inaugural event at last year’s Intersec in Dubai, the UAE International Fire Fit Championships will return
and participants are invited from all seven Emirates as well as the GCC countries
– Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait,
Oman and Bahrain to take
part.

Visitors to the Fire & Rescue section of the event include
Dubai Civil Defence, police, army, firemen, security and safety officers, architects,
construction companies and facility managers.

Exhibitors include Scott Health & Safety, Honeywell, Akron
Brass, Naffco, Apollo, and DuPont.

According to Mohammed Shehabi, of DuPont Chemicals and Fluoroproducts,
Intersec is the top safety and security exhibition in the Middle
East, and its involvement in the show sends the message that DuPont
is investing in the region and trying to further connect with the markets it serves. He said its company will exhibit three of
its business sectors: fire extinguishing agents (Halon replacements), DuPont Personal
Protection (Nomex fire suits, Tyvek chemical suits, etc), as well as Sustainable
Training Solutions (computerised training programmes).

“DuPont will be showcasing various products from the three businesses
which are aimed specifically at fire protection and personnel safety in hazardous
environments,” said Shehabi.

New to the conference this year, is The Information Security
Pavilion which will be focusing on internet security, anti-virus software, anti
SPAM filters, content monitoring, and hardware and data security to name a few.

Tyco Security Products (Hall 5, Stand 105C)

Tyco Security Products is unveiling a host of access control,
intrusion and video products from its security brands.

Operating in more than 40 offices with over 2,000 employees,
its brands include American Dynamics, Bentel, CEM Systems, DSC, Kantech, Software
House and Sur-Gard.

The company recently won a tender to install its CEM AC2000 SE
(Standard Edition) security management system to secure access to King Khalid University Hospital
in Saudi Arabia.

The university hospital opened in 1982 and has 800 beds, over
20 operating rooms and fully equipped/ staffed laboratories.

The contract was awarded to CEM Approved Reseller, Best InfoTech
Solutions.

“The CEM AC2000 SE system offers King Khalid
University Hospital
a fully integrated security management system that is an ideal solution where security
is of paramount importance,” said Andrew Fulton, business development director,
CEM products, Tyco Security.

“The software offers a collection of security applications that
enhance security and customer operations including AC2000 AED (Alarm Event Display)
and AC2000 VIPPS (Visual Imaging and Pass Production System).”

King
Khalid University
Hospital has integrated the
AC2000 SE system with a fire alarm to control all hospital emergency exits, which
will release the doors automatically for evacuation.

AC2000 VIPPS will allow security personnel at the hospital to
produce permanent and temporary ID Badges for medical staff, intern students, residents
and other individuals who access the building. AED responds to alarms in real time.

ARASCA Medical Equipment (Trading Hall 7 Stand 723F)

ARASCA Medical Equipment Trading was set up in 2007 and provides
medical and safety solutions for businesses including hotels, government rescue
departments and universities.

It is the third time the company has exhibited at Intersec. Some
of the products it plans to display are the Philips range of HeartStart Defibrillators,
Spencer’s range of stretchers, stair chairs, spine boards and St John’s Ambulance First Aid Kits.

“The Intersec Trade Fair and Conference is the largest and most
comprehensive magnet, which attracts exhibitors and visitors from various business
fields and sectors across the Middle East,” a spokesman
from ARASCA said.

“ARASCA is dedicated to providing the best health and safety
solutions to any business organisation or medical firm, and in effect is part of
the Facility Management cycle.

“FM is an interdisciplinary field primarily devoted to the maintenance
and care of institutional buildings such as hospitals, clinics, hotels, resorts,
schools, office complexes, sports arenas or convention centres. Needless to say,
our clients include major hotel chains, school groups, private clinics and ambulance
departments.”

Products such as the Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator (used
to revive a person suffering cardiac arrest), Spencer Pro-Skid Evacuation Chair
(used to transport disabled, old-aged people down a staircase, in case of a fire)
and the St John’s
Ambulance First Aid kits, are popular with clients.

Honeywell (Hall 3 Stand 605C/605C and Hall 6 Stand 205F/305S/205F/305S)

Honeywell will showcase its latest Pro-Watch 3.8 security platform
with integration to its MaxPro Video Management System at Intersec 2011.

It will be demonstrated on site through a Command Control Centre,
capturing real time data from the new H.264 IP cameras and DVRs.

Honeywell’s IP portfolio incorporates video management and recording
solutions; including the latest in IP-networks, data and video analytics.

Among other new products featured on its stand is the NetAXS123,
a compact access control solution that can be managed via a web browser without
having to connect to the internet.

“It doesn’t matter whether
you are the facilities manager of a large warehouse or managing a small business
—  you want to ensure the security and safety
of your property, employees and customers,” said Dr Rida Hamza, general manager,
Honeywell Security Systems Middle East.

“The NetAXS-123 system allows a business of any size to buy the
level of access control it requires and get it up and running quickly and cost effectively.
The system is ideal as an entry-level solution, but it’s also flexible enough to
grow with your business.”

The company will also demo its Honeywell critical infrastructure
systems including its Radar Video Surveillance and the Vindicator System for Perimeter
Intrusion detection, maritime and shoreline monitoring and border controls.

“Shaped by Honeywell’s technology and its integration expertise,
our security system offerings are scalable, integrated with digital closed-circuit
television (CCTV) surveillance solutions that sets a new standard in cost effectiveness,
flexibility and performance. The solution addresses the challenges of today’s video
surveillance, security and enterprise plant operations.” added Hamza.

Honeywell Security products including video, access and intrusion
control systems are sold over 15 countries in the Middle East and Africa.

ATEIS Middle East (Hall 7 Stand 515F)

ATEIS Middle East provides
life safety solutions encompassing voice alarm, fire detection and emergency communication.

It recently
launched a wireless fire alarm system which was approved by the Telecommunications
Regulatory Authority in the UAE.

The technology
provides flexibility in commissioning and installing fire safety systems in challenging
environments, particularly in regions where wiring is difficult.

“Our products
are designed with crowd safety as top priority. Our fire alarm systems are an extension
of our mass notification systems and their integration offers the best of both technologies,”
said Hussam Al Haddad, general manager, ATEIS
ME.

“We endeavor
to innovate and integrate systems in the most efficient and cost-effective manner
so that our customers get the best deal on quality and service.”

Four years since
its inception, the company has built a portfolio of some of the region’s most prestigious
projects, the most notable being the Dubai Metro.

Following the
success of the Red Line, the Green Line is slated to open in 2011 with a high-end
ATEIS mass notification system over IP
for announcements on train schedules and voice messages during emergency situations.

While the transportation
sector has been its forte for several years, the company is offering solutions for
public buildings and malls.

Dubai’s Festival
City mall and Mirdif City
Centre are two examples of how pro-audio fits into the voice evacuation network.
The malls are among the first in the region to have line array and bass array speakers
to amplify both certain frequencies.

At Intersec
2011, ATEIS is looking to emphasise its
mass notification systems for airports, shopping malls, railway stations and convention
halls. It also has scaled-down customised versions for residential and commercial
buildings, schools and hospitals.

“Intersec is undoubtedly the top-most venue for
interacting with the who’s who of the security and safety industries in the Middle East. Our participation gives us an insight into the
specific requirements of the ME life safety industry. We believe this year will
be as resourceful as last year’s event,” added Al Haddad.

“Smoke and fire
detection systems have evolved over the years and have established themselves as
indispensable components of a life safety network. We have extended these capabilities
to include voice alarm and messaging, which ensure full crowd safety and evacuation
by providing intelligible voice instructions.”

ATEIS fire alarms include equipment for detecting
fire and smoke and information to avoid people panicking  in the event of a false alarm.