Year: 2017

Intersec is set to celebrate two decades of remarkable success when it opens doors in January 2018 in Dubai. The 20th anniversary edition will feature more than 1,300 exhibitors from 58 countries, while over 31,000 visitors from 128 countries are expected to attend as they seek the latest solutions across seven show sections of Commercial Security, Fire & Rescue, Safety & Health, Homeland Security & Policing, Perimeter & Physical Security, Cyber Security, and Smart Home & Building Automation. Intersec 2018 has added a new Drones Pavilion and indoor Drone Zone, while a wearable Security Pavilion will put the spotlight on advanced textiles including head-up displays, body cameras, embedded sensors, exo-skeleton communications and more. Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the organiser of Intersec said, “Intersec continues to scale new heights as the world’s premier showcase of the latest security, fire, and life safety solutions. “Societies, governments and corporates are increasingly pulling out the stops to combat various threats and ensure the security of people, infrastructure, property and information. This has led to a resultant surge in demand for the latest safety and security products and solutions. “From the beginning, Intersec has paved the way for leading safety and security providers to access regional markets and facilitated many of the beneficial partnerships and relations forged over the years. By continuing to prioritise the showcasing of the cutting edge new developments and the latest technologies, we hope to continue to play a constructive role in making the region a safer and more secure place,” Pauwels added. According to analysts Frost & Sullivan (F&S), the Middle East homeland security market, comprising monitoring and surveillance systems, restricted entry systems and perimeter security solutions, is estimated to reach US$17.05 billion by 2021, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6 percent between 2015 and 2021. “The commercial security market too has witnessed an upswing throughout the region creating opportunities for suppliers of video surveillance, access control and intrusion detection. Valued at US$1.93 billion in 2015, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2016-2021) of 17 percent, reaching US$4.82 Billion by 2021,” says F&S, “Meanwhile, the Middle East fire safety market is expected to be worth US$4.4 billion by 2021, growing at a CAGR of 12.4 percent between 2016 and 2021.” With more than 580 exhibitors, Commercial Security is the largest section at Intersec 2018, with more than two-thirds of the world’s top 50 security solutions players on board including Hikvision, Bosch, Dahua, Assa Abloy, Tyco, FLIR, Hanwha Techwin, Axis Communications, Avigilon, Panasonic, Infinova, IDIS, and Milestone Systems. Fire & Rescue is the next largest section with 400 exhibitors including NAFFCO, Fike, Honeywell, Hochiki, Oshkosh, and Siemens. Safety & Health and Homeland Security & Policing (both with 100 exhibitors), and Perimeter & Physical Security, Cyber Security, Smart Home & Building Automation (50 exhibitors each) wrap up the dedicated show sections. 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 also discuss and analyse new developments, innovations, legislation and changing paradigms within the Middle East safety and security industry.

Enhance Vehicle Safety and Fuel Efficiency Rear-view and side-view mirrors on new vehicles will begin to see major changes over the next decade, according to new analysis from business information provider IHS Markit. Combining high-definition cameras and displays in place of – or to complement – traditional mirror designs offers a compelling case for automakers to improve on fuel efficiency and battery range, while increasing visibility and safety with high-value technology-driven content. These technologies will catch on quickly over the next decade, according to the recently published Camera and Display Mirrors Report from IHS Markit. The first production applications of rear-view display mirrors have been successful, with the substantially wider field of vision helping to eliminate blind spots from rear seat occupants or roof pillars. General Motors was first to market this technology in 2015 with the Cadillac brand before expanding to Chevrolet and upcoming Buick models. However, other automakers are taking notice and making plans to bring similar solutions to market soon. Nissan announced plans to introduce the technology on the 2018 Armada, and other automakers will soon follow. A substantially wider field of vision also contributes to improved driver comfort and awareness. The device also appeases regulators and drivers alike with a toggle to switch between a traditional reflective mirror and the camera view. With regulatory approval and early signs of customer acceptance, rearview display mirrors are expected to reach nearly 1.8 million units produced annually in 2025, led by markets in Japan and North America, according to IHS Markit global forecasts. Cost remains a major barrier to widespread implementation of this new design, however, as relatively inexpensive traditional rear-view mirrors are replaced with more complex camera display systems. While cost and complexity will limit the market to an extent, the opportunity for differentiation and improved visibility will attract a number of automakers. Cameras recognized as viable replacement for traditional side mirrors Aerodynamic improvements and enhanced visibility are the primary reasons behind emerging mirror replacement applications, while designers will welcome newfound freedom after having explored novel exterior mirrors in concept vehicles for decades. Now that the regulatory environment is taking shape to support this concept, production applications will soon follow. The market for dedicated side-view camera display mirrors will grow as a result, with initial production expected within the next 12 to 24 months, according to IHS Markit. By 2025, nearly a half million side-view camera display systems will replace side mirrors annually in new vehicles designed to support the added technology content. Implementation will not be uniform, however. “Suppliers and automakers are investigating several different ways to replicate the camera view with an in-vehicle display. These side-view images could feed through an instrument cluster display of some sort, or even a traditional center stack display,” said Brian Rhodes, automotive technology analyst with IHS Markit, “However, the majority of concepts to this point have focused on new, dedicated side-view displays located either in the door panels or A-pillars because they offer the driver the most familiar line of sight for this safety-critical aspect of driving.” From a driver assistance perspective, augmenting mirrors with cameras is already common today – from familiar rear camera park assist to applications such as Honda LaneWatch that enhance visibility. “Current side camera systems merely enhance the driver’s view today and provide marginal added safety as a result, but there is much more opportunity,” said Jeremy Carlson, principal automotive analyst with IHS Markit, “Camera sensors allow machine vision software and artificial intelligence to constantly detect, track, and recognize objects over a wide field of view, and that can be important input to autonomous driving solutions.” “Alongside the autonomous use case, which has varying levels of interest from different automakers, improving aerodynamics will improve fuel efficiency no matter the fuel used – and that should be of interest to every automaker given regulatory pressures around the world today,” Carlson said. In 2025, more than 1.8 million vehicles will be produced with side-view camera sensors to support drivers or contribute to automated driving systems, while more than 23 percent of these systems will completely shed the traditional side-view mirror, according to IHS Markit forecasts. New opportunities for content differentiation, suppliers These mirror replacement solutions offer automakers a new opportunity to add value for consumers and to deliver content in an entirely new area of the vehicle. In addition, they create opportunities for a new set of suppliers to meet this demand – including those with expertise in automotive camera systems, display modules, system ECUs, and mirror modules, all of which could see new business opportunities take shape as this market develops. “Automakers will have the flexibility to integrate safety features such as a pedestrian highlight or warnings for fast-approaching vehicles to bring the driver’s attention to these outside factors and allow them – or the vehicle itself – to respond accordingly,” Carlson said, “That next level of innovation will push this emerging technology beyond the ‘nice to have’ cost constraints and into an integral part of a comprehensive in-vehicle user experience, whether you’re driving yourself or watching your vehicle drive you.”

Global subject matter experts from government and industry to share best practices, leading approaches to mitigate cyber, information security threats including data breaches, grid security ASIS International in conjunction with InfraGard and the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), has recently released the cybersecurity focused sessions that featured during the 63rd ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), during Sept. 25-28 in Dallas, TX. ASIS 2017 attendees not only obtained best practices from security experts but also explored current issues such as the recent Equifax breach. The newly added, “There’s Been a Consumer Information Breach. What Do I Do?” panel has examined the impact of data breaches on consumer confidence and businesses, as well as ways to address a data breach crisis. This is just one session of more than 180 education offerings that took place during ASIS 2017, the security industry’s most robust conference, covering all aspects of security – from active shooter scenarios to asset protection. The Malwarebytes SMB Threat Report recently indicated that small- to medium-sized businesses in all 50 states have experienced a 165% increase in the number of malware detections, and a 231% increase in ransomware incidents, quarter-over-quarter – with Texas coming in at or near the top in both categories. Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing issues facing organizations of all sizes, and it is a major focus area during ASIS 2017. “Combining the expertise of InfraGard and ISSA with ASIS subject matter experts offers a wide range of cybersecurity-related content for attendees,” said Shayne P Bates, CPP, Principal Consultant, Stratum Knowledge LLC and IT Security Council Chair for ASIS International, “ASIS 2017 gives attendees the flexibility they need to create a schedule tailor-fit to their experience level and career objectives. So, whether you are an operational security professional seeking to better understand the intersection of physical and cybersecurity, or an information security professional with years of experience, we have you covered.”