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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. Integrated public security solutions According to analysts Frost & Sullivan (F&S), the regional homeland security market, comprising monitoring and surveillance systems, restricted entry systems, and perimeter security solutions, will grow annually by 15.5 percent between 2017 and 2022, fuelled by security investments in major infrastructure projects and the ongoing expansion in the building and construction industry. The growth is particularly evident in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as governments prepare to bolster internal security measures in preparation for large-scale global events such as the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022, and the Dubai Expo 2020. Saudi Arabia and the UAE dominate the regional market according to F&S, with Saudi holding a 45 percent share of revenue in 2017 (US$4.3 billion, followed by the UAE with a 16.6 percent share (US$1.6 billion). Demand is high for integrated solutions, with regional governments prioritising public safety and security of critical assets. In response, global players are lining up their latest wares at Intersec 2018, the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection. Airport surveillance to building security The 20th edition of the three-day event takes place from 21-23 January 2018 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and features a Homeland Security & Policing Section. "The exhibition has proved to be a popular launch pad for many security solutions in use today that ensure the safety and security of society and citizens" More than 100 of the 1,300-plus exhibitors will showcase their frontline range of products and solutions at the dedicated show section, from airport security technology, armoured vehicles and Special Forces equipment to electronics, surveillance and detection systems. “Vulnerability of large infrastructure has been a matter of concern for Middle East governments, prompting investment toward enhancing homeland security,” said Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Intersec’s organiser Messe Frankfurt Middle East. “Internal police forces and public infrastructure projects, including street utilities, public car parking, stadiums, roads and buildings, will create huge demand as regional countries, especially in the GCC, look to create a smart and secure environment. For its part, Intersec has served as an unmatched business facilitator and networking platform for the international safety and security community for the last two decades. The exhibition has proved to be a popular launch pad for many security solutions in use today that ensure the safety and security of society and citizens,” he added. Homeland security and policing According to F&S, monitoring and surveillance will account for the largest share of the Middle East homeland security market, and is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5 percent to reach US$9.5 billion by 2022, from US$4.4 billion in 2017. Ironically, a notable Homeland Security & Policing exhibitor at Intersec 2018 specialises in counter surveillance; Research Electronics International (REI) has designed and manufactured technical security equipment to protect against illicit information theft and corporate espionage for more than 30 years. The US-headquartered company will showcase a suite of portable technical surveillance countermeasures equipment that quickly detects electronic surveillance devices including hidden cameras and microphones, eavesdropping bugs, and other transmitters. "From a counter surveillance perspective, there’s a growing trend where traditional eavesdropping techniques are coupling with advanced technology to create a greater threat" Counter surveillance technology Michael Scantland, International Sales Manager of REI, said due to the sensitive nature of the counter surveillance industry, the discovery of illicit eavesdropping devices is not universally shared. “Wrongful exposure of sensitive information including merger or acquisition planning, financial projections, or executive behaviour can severely harm an organisation,” said Scantland. “The mere perception of compromised information can lead to stock decline, negative publicity, damaged business relationships, and loss of customer confidence. From a counter surveillance perspective, there’s a growing trend where traditional eavesdropping techniques are coupling with advanced technology to create a greater threat. Examples include GSM-modified wireless keyloggers, Wi-FI IP cameras, and security cameras being hacked using malware and infrared light. As technology advances, these trends will continue,” Scantland added. Perimeter security solutions According to F&S, upcoming stadiums for the Qatar World Cup 2022 and public transportation projects are set to boost the Middle East Homeland Security market’s restricted entry systems segment from US$3.14 billion in 2017 to US$6.18 billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 14.5 percent. Backed by several cultural and political infrastructure projects, especially in Saudi, perimeter security solutions will also double in size, growing at a CAGR of 14.8 percent, from US$2 billion in 2017 to US$4 billion in 2022. That will come as good news for Russian manufacturer RADIOBARRIER, which will introduce at Intersec 2018 its Autonomous Perimeter Security System, an Unattended Ground Sensor-based system for area surveillance and perimeter protection for zones with no power and communication infrastructure. "RADIOBARRIER is currently supplied to 25 countries and is securing more the 7,500 km worldwide" CEO Ravil Kalimulin said RADIOBARRIER is an ideal security solution for a wide range of public and commercial applications, from oil well clusters, refineries, nuclear plants and power towers, to remote facilities, military and air bases. “RADIOBARRIER is currently supplied to 25 countries and is securing more the 7,500 km worldwide,” said Kalimulin. “Intersec 2018 has been selected as a universal platform to showcase our products in the Middle East and North African region focusing on homeland security and infrastructure protection and to open up the new niche for us. We are at the demonstration stage in the region at that moment, but we’re sure that our system is in high demand and would be used in coming projects in the region very soon.” Public sector security with augmented intelligence Elsewhere, another USA based manufacturer Gatekeeper will shine the spotlight on its Automatic Under Vehicle Inspection Systems (AUVIS) as well as both Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) and Driver-focused (DriverCam) camera systems. Christopher Millar, CEO of Gatekeeper, said the versatility of its products, inclusive of the overall solutions provided, means its target markets are varied and wide. “This is inclusive of everything from oil and gas sectors to sea and airports to critical infrastructure projects, as well as numerous other sectors,” said Millar. "We’ve noticed an active change in the market for which customers and consumers are looking for pre-existing or new screening technologies that work automatically. This feature alone is what Gatekeeper prides itself on, in which we apply automated solutions to each and every one of our products." Long range motorised zoom lenses Also looking to make an impact with its long range motorised zoom lenses and fixed focal length lenses is VS Technology from Japan. The company designs and manufactures a range of over 500 machine vision lenses as well as a complete range of customised lenses. VS Technology’s Yamano Security Lens division also manufacturers some of the world’s highest quality CCTV lenses. VS Technology’s Yamano Security Lens division also manufacturers some of the world’s highest quality CCTV lenses Tatsushi Oda, Managing Director of VST Europe, said, “The main reason for exhibiting at Intersec is to improve our presence in the market. In addition, it’s a great opportunity to showcase our product range in one of the biggest security exhibitions worldwide. We’ll demonstrate our recently developed long range motorised zoom lenses, and at the same time, we’ll show off our near infrared as well as short wave infrared fixed focal length lenses for the first time. These can be used in facial recognition or number plate recognition systems.” Event portfolios Intersec 2018 will occupy 60,000 sqm across 13 halls, with the show’s other six sections covering commercial security, fire & rescue, perimeter & physical security, information & cyber security, safety & health, and smart home & building automation. New developments include a Drones Pavilion and an indoor Drone Zone, while returning features include the Safety Design in Buildings Pavilion in the Fire & Rescue section, as well as an Outdoor Demonstration Zone of the latest fire rescue applications in action. A comprehensive three-day conference programme will be spearheaded by Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) Forum, while other topics will cover cyber security, drones, artificial intelligence, commercial security, and fire protection. Intersec 2018 is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and supported by the Dubai Police, Dubai Civil Defence, the Dubai Police Academy, SIRA, and the Dubai Municipality.

One in four visitors placed their orders directly at the fair, a plus of eight percent in comparison with 2014 Security Essen has highlighted its position as the global fair for civil security in an enduring way: Four days long, 1,040 companies from 45 nations redefined the standard for civil security at Messe Essen. They presented to the over 40,000 trade visitors from 119 nations innovative products and services from smart video surveillance via the safeguarding of properties and companies right up to protected data transport. "In this respect, we were particularly pleased about the strong presence of digital and networked innovations. Security is becoming smarter," according to Oliver P. Kuhrt, CEO of Messe Essen. "The response of the expert world to the solutions of our exhibitors was enormous. The visitors were very satisfied with their visits to the fair and have used Security Essen as a high-ranking platform for contacts and orders." One in four visitors placed their orders directly at the fair, a plus of eight percent in comparison with 2014. The exhibitors reported good deals and around 60 percent are expecting good to very good post-fair business, too - that is a plus of five percent. In this respect, Security Essen was moving in a strong economic environment: In Germany alone, the turnover amounts to around Euro 14.5 billion, a rise of around 17 percent in comparison with two years ago. One in three visitors rated the future development of the economic situation in the security sector as strongly upward, an increase of over 30 percent. Perfect conditions for Security Essen which exploited to the full its strength as a comprehensive trade fair for international civil security. The experts came from 119 countries in order to obtain information, maintain contacts and place orders in Essen. One in three trade visitors travelled from abroad. In this case, Great Britain as well as Africa and Asia registered particularly strong pluses. Security Essen is more digital and networked In the fair halls, it was possible to clearly see where the development in the security sector is heading: Security technology is becoming more networked and more digital. No matter whether the padlock which can be controlled using a smartphone, high-resolution and mobile 4k video cameras, alarm technology connected with the building automation or drones for versatile uses with a linked control room - the exhibitors demonstrated the state of the art in modern security. What clever buildings can already do today was shown by the specimen building for smart security set up by BHE Federal Association for Security Technology and Messe Essen. Divided into the areas encompassing office buildings and private rooms, it was possible to see products, solutions and complete scenarios relating to how smart houses receive guests and react in the event of burglaries or fires. On the first day of the fair, Messe Essen distinguished particularly innovative solutions with the Security Innovation Award. There were 84 submissions for the Oscar of the security sector. The prize winners included the vehicle light protection kit from Hutchinson GmbH, the needs-oriented distance learning courses of DFBI Deutsche Gesellschaft für Fern- und Onlinebildung mbH as well as the multicopter inspection device for fire alarms from Air Inspector GmbH. Comprehensive supporting programme enabling exchange of ideas With a comprehensive supporting programme, Security Essen offered exhibitors and visitors numerous possibilities for an informative exchange of ideas, the imparting of knowledge and networking. It all started with the top-level discussion on the first day of the fair. Under the leadership of Ulrich Grillo, President of the Federation of German Industries, experts from industry and associations congregated in order to focus on topical subjects in the security sector. In the popular Security Forum on all the days of the fair, associations, manufacturers and practitioners gave answers to topical security questions in lectures, live demonstrations and round tables. Hendrik Große Lefert, Security Officer of the German Football Association, provided information about the qualification of security and stewarding services in professional football and Dr. Hans-Georg Maaßen, President of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, spoke about the current security situation as a challenge for the German inland intelligence service. Security technology is becoming more networked and more digital In cooperation with the Federal Association of Guard and Security Companies (BDSW), Security Essen staged the Training and Further Education Day for the third time. Around 500 trainees, students and retrainees took the chances to obtain information about the security sector within short distances and to establish valuable contacts to companies. Re-Visit intentions The trade visitors praised the range on offer at Security Essen, the internationality of the fair and the innovations on show. Now, 89 percent of them and 91 percent of the exhibitors already said that they would be involved in the next Security Essen which will take place at Messe Essen from September 25 to 28, 2018. Now, the newly introduced prebooking already led to great interest in Security Essen 2018. On the spot, 74 percent of the exhibitors have already confirmed that they will participate once more. Security Essen 2016: Figures in detail 1,040 (in 2014: 1,045) exhibitors from 45 (40) nations presented innovations relating to all aspects of civil security at Messe Essen. Also counting the forecast for the last day of the fair, over 40,000 (40,000) visitors from 119 (110) nations came to the fair, including conference participants, VIP guests, delegation participants, journalists and participants in the loyalty programme (probably 35,000 of these according to the Society for Voluntary Control of Fair and Exhibition Statistics – FKM(36,200). The trade visitor proportion was 99.5 (99) percent. Exhibitors' opinions Tobias Bartels, Marketing Director, Aug. Winkhaus: We are very satisfied with the course of this year's Security Essen. The frequency and quality of the visitors to our booth were outstanding. Our appearance focused on a lot of refinements of existing products: For example, our electronic access system called blueSmart is now equipped with an app for the administration of remote authorisations. The purchasers of such systems include, amongst others, airports, hospitals and companies - i.e. customers for which security plays a predominant role. From our viewpoint, its location is also a factor in favour of Security Essen: The populous catchment area and the proximity to the international airport in Düsseldorf exert very positive effects on the number and internationality of the visitors. Veli Kirim, Pre-Sales Manager, Hikvision Europe B.V.: Security Essen was once again a total success for us. The number of visitors to the booth was extremely high. From our viewpoint, the quality and, above all, internationality of the visitors have grown in comparison with the preceding event. We were able to greet longstanding partners on our booth and to establish new business contacts, too. We will certainly be involved in Security Essen 2018 once again with a perhaps even larger booth. It is definitively the world's leading fair in the sector. Frank Blöbaum, Sales Manager, Master Lock Deutschand GmbH: For us, winning the Security Innovation Award constitutes a significant mark of distinction and achievement. It confirms us in our endeavour to refine our core segment of the padlocks constantly in an innovative way. For the first time, Security Essen 2016 is offering us an outstanding platform in order to introduce the strength and diversity of our brand in Germany and to continue to tread this path together with existing customers and with new customers won over here. 89 percent of trade visitors and 91 percent of the exhibitors already said that they would be involved in the next Security Essen  Norbert Schaaf, Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Security Essen Fair: From alarm installations to access control: At Security Essen, around 1,000 exhibitors once again presented in an extremely impressive way everything that is feasible in matters relating to security. The leading global fair for security and fire prevention showed that it had its finger on the pulse of the times with new, innovative subjects and it was possible to recognise that the companies are dealing with the subjects of digitisation and networking to an increasing extent. This was illustrated, amongst others, by the specimen house for smart security and by the winners of the Security Essen Innovation Award 2016. The numerous visitors to the fair showed great interest in the many interesting products of the individual exhibitors. Lydia Limpach, CEO, DFBI Deutsches Fernbildungsinstitut: We had selected the world's leading fair Security Essen as a platform in order to introduce our innovative software for the qualification landscape of the security industry. The demand was above our expectations because Security Essen became an absolute success story for DFBI particularly as a result of winning the Silver Security Innovation Award in the "Innovative Services" category. Above all due to the amendment of the Industrial Code, decision takers approached us with concrete cooperation and investment projects. Peter Ohmberger, Managing Director, Hekatron Vertriebs GmbH: We at Hekatron understand networking not only on the level of technology but also especially in the connection between companies and people. Therefore, Security Essen is the most important platform for us in the dialogue with operators and constructors. There was particularly strong demand for the intelligent connection of products and services into new workable business models relating to all aspects of fire prevention. Tanja Pressler, Sales Assistant, Secplan Technik GmbH: We are 100-percent satisfied with the course of Security Essen. The interest in our protected house was very great and especially the demand for video surveillance systems for private use has increased to an extreme extent. We have been able to establish a lot of important contacts. All in all, we are thus looking back on a successful and effective appearance at the fair. We will certainly be involved once again in 2018. Volker Cestaro, Managing Director for Sales and Marketing, Atral-Secal GmbH: "At Security Essen, around 1,000 exhibitors once again presented in an extremely impressive way everything that is feasible in matters relating to security" Even after 25 years, Security is, for us, the right event for our Daitem brand time and time again. Here in Hall 3, we are reaching specialised traders, planners and influencers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Thus, we can present our portfolio in the field of wireless burglary protection and fire prevention in the appropriate environment. Dr. Urban Brauer, Managing Director, BHE Federal Association for Security Technology: The visitors showed extremely positive reactions to BHE's new and larger appearance at the fair. Already on the third day of the fair, the very great response on the BHE booth meant that many information leaflets and brochures which had been available in large quantities were out of stock. BHE members as well as all the visitors interested in questions relating to security technology showed that they were highly satisfied. Therefore, we are eagerly looking to the new Security 2018. Friedrich P. Kötter, Member of the Administrative Board, KÖTTER Security: We were able to establish a large number of new contacts and to intensify existing business relationships even further. Attention focused on the smart security solutions which extend from personal security and security technology via money & valuables services right up to risk and health management. Moreover, there was particular interest in, amongst other subjects, the KÖTTER automatic machine service portal with which our family-owned company offers web-based malfunction management, e.g. for cash dispensers, as well as the smartphone app for travel security. Dr. Harald Olschok, CEO, Federal Association of Guard and Security Companies: This year, too, the security service providers were able to register a successful week at the fair. We were particularly pleased about the 7th Training and Further Education Day which was very well-visited once again and featured the presentation of the 4th BDSW Training Prize which we organise together with Messe Essen. This year, many hundreds of young people were once again able to gain a particular insight into our sector and to obtain information about innovations. In the future, these will also include security solutions with ever greater integration. Together with the Association for Security Technology (VfS), BDSW introduced these and an elaborated recommendation for action in this field within the framework of Security Essen. Christopher Millar, CEO, Gatekeeper Security: As a first time exhibitor at Security Essen, the show had far exceeded our expectations on the first day, and therefore we booked our booth for 2018. Based on the quality of attendees, we look forward to having a presence in Essen. Peter Krapp, Managing Director, Safety and Security Division of the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI): We are satisfied with our appearance at this year's Security Essen. Many manufacturers, planners and constructors came to our booth in order to obtain information about practical and legal questions relating to all aspects of security technology. Attention focused on the subjects of qualification and further education. There is a great need here because of the advancing digitisation and networking in the sector.