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New Record Set in Dubai. Visitor Numbers Increase 23 Percent Year-on-Year World’s leading trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection attracts 35,889 trade buyers and professionals from 126 countries A new record in visitor numbers has underlined what has been the most successful edition yet for the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection in Dubai. The 21st edition of Intersec, which concluded its three-day run on 22nd January 2019 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, attracted 35,889 visitors from 126 countries, a 23 percent year-on-year increase over the previous year (29,000 in 2018). With 1,212 exhibitors from 54 countries, six show sections, 15 country pavilions, live outdoor demonstrations, a drone zone, and the new Future Security Summit, Intersec was at its very best, where new business partnerships shared the stage with innovative product launches. Organized by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, Intersec 2019 took up a sprawling 60,000sqm at its Dubai venue, with Fire and Rescue forming the largest section, comprising 431 exhibitors. Commercial Security was the next largest with 375 exhibitors, followed by Safety & Health (142 exhibitors), Information Security (120 exhibitors), Homeland Security & Policing (90 exhibitors), and Physical & Perimeter Security (54 exhibitors). Andreas Rex, Intersec’s Show Director said, “We put in a lot of efforts into making this edition of Intersec the most comprehensive yet in terms of increasing the diversity of our exhibitor range and offering a more engaging conference format, while at the same time returning with improved popular highlights such as the outdoor live demonstration area. “A lot of exhibitors used Intersec 2019 to not only announce important strategic business partnerships, but to launch their latest products for the global marketplace. The visitor response has certainly been the most pleasing aspect of the show this year and with the Dubai Expo 2020 coming up, we expect the 22nd edition of Intersec in 2020 to be even more successful.” 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 also participated this year. Dubai Police was among the hundreds of exhibitors launching their latest solutions, and this year unveiled a hydrogen-powered drone which will be used to survey mountainous and marine areas. Nearly two-thirds of the world’s top 50 security manufacturers were also on-board, including 17 of the top 20 incumbents comprising Hikvision, Dahua, ASSA ABLOY, Bosch Security Systems, Axis Communications, FLIR Systems, Hanwha Techwin, Tiandy Technologies, Avigilon, Infinova, Optex, VIVOTEK, CP Plus, Nedap, Raysharp, Milestone Systems, and Kedacom. Dubai-based Bristol, a global leader in fire protection services and equipment, unveiled the latest innovative firefighting technologies, including a UAE-built fire truck, fire suppression systems and powerful water pump solutions. Meanwhile, smarter and safer cities were key themes that resonated throughout Intersec 2019. This was underlined by a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the show between Smartworld, a UAE systems integrator, and Honeywell Building Solutions – the global leader in connected buildings – to implement digitally transformed, sustainable, safe and efficient buildings across the UAE. The resounding visitor response to Intersec 2019 comes as demand for security, safety, and fire protection in the Middle East continues to climb. According to analysts 6Wresearch, the regional market for physical and perimeter security, commercial and information security, fire protection, and drones, is currently estimated to be worth US$14.5 billion, with this estimated to grow to be worth US$31 billion in 2024. Attracting the most attention on the show floor were AI-based security and surveillance systems with applications across safe city and smart home security systems. High-definition IP network cameras and analytics software used across various industries ranging from banking and retail to hospitality and oil & gas were also among those drawing greatest interest. Intersec is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The 22nd edition returns in 2020. IDIS Launches Cost Effective Camera Range Combining Performance and Failover Technology Budget-beating cameras with high-spec features IDIS has launched a landmark range of inexpensive, high-performance 2MP cameras for applications that demand zero-compromise surveillance quality within a tighter budget. The new value range includes both full HD dome and bullet cameras, and still comes with many of the high-end features found in IDIS’s best selling products including analytics, superior night time image capture, protection against image data loss, as well as dual codec combined with IDIS Intelligent Codec to deliver significant bandwidth and storage savings. Premium features built into the new range include IDIS Smart Failover as well as video motion detection, active tampering alarm and trip zone analytics which are not normally found at this price point. The cameras deliver superior picture quality even at night with IR image capture and true wide dynamic range (WDR) in varied lighting conditions. Users also benefit from significant savings in storage with IDIS Intelligent Codec dual H.264/ H.265 technology, delivering up to 90% reduction in bandwidth demand without any need to upgrade existing monitors and hardware. For integrators, the cameras have been developed with ease-of-installation as a priority. The 3-axis mechanical design ensures more flexibility in mounting, and faster system set-up is achieved using DirectIP NVRs and PoE. IDIS informed that the new range is targeted at small-to-medium surveillance challenges including security and health and safety, in commercial applications such as retail, offices and residential blocks. In these applications, protection against image loss and gaps in recording are important so the cameras also feature IDIS Smart Failover technology. This guarantees continued data capture during a wide range of potential fault conditions such as network instability, failover or recorder failure, ensuring that recordings are automatically updated without any gaps once the fault is resolved. “Until now customers have often used Failover technology on the most critical cameras, because of the requirement for additional kit and the associated extra cost,” said Harry Kwon, General Manager of IDIS Middle East and Africa, “However, with this new…

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Pelco Broad End-to-End Solutions

Pelco™ by Schneider Electric, the trusted leader in video surveillance solutions, exhibited solutions, services and products in various segment applications at the recently held Intersec 2019. As part of this presentation, Pelco shared a glimpse into a few soon-to-be released products and focused on how new technologies such as increased camera resolutions, cloud services, and analytics are shaping the future. Pelco also featured significant updates to its VideoXpert™ video management system (VMS) platform, the GFC Professional 4K camera, along with other new products like the award-winning Esprit Enhanced camera, with options for white and IR combination illumination. Recognizing that Pelco VMS and cameras are broadly deployed across a wide range of vertical market applications and trusted by some of the most demanding customers in the world, Pelco showcased multiple vertical market examples including hospitality/ commercial, education/ correction, oil & gas, city, traffic and airports. As technology continues to evolve, organizations face a multitude of challenges that require new solutions. Pelco shared how its products, services, and solutions are incorporating cybersecurity, higher resolution, compression, cloud, and analytics into its portfolio of VideoXpert VMS, cameras, and professional services to deliver compelling, operationally successful deployments. Pelco also detailed how its newly launched Professional Services provide a high level of support for both integrators and end users. By leveraging these services, customers and channel partners can gain access to a team of trained and certified professionals to assist with network and system design. They can also help customers with configuration, auditing, and onsite issue troubleshooting. In addition to the newly-released GFC Professional Pro 4k camera, nearly twenty other Pelco products, solutions, and services were showcased at the event. Among them are the Pelco Camera Link, ExSite Enhanced cameras (explosion-proof), Optera cameras (seamless panoramic view), Esprit Enhanced cameras (high-resolution PTZ), and the IBD cameras (corner mount). Visitors were encouraged to experience a hands-on demo of the GFC Pro 4K at Pelco’s Hospitality/ Commercial and Traffic Monitoring solution booths.   Page2 | Page 3| |Page 4| |Page 5<- Back  | Next->Page 1 | All

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VIVOTEK Showcases Complete Cybersecurity Solutions

VIVOTEK, the global leading IP surveillance provider, showcased its latest IP surveillance solutions at Intersec Dubai 2019. Security-within-Security cybersecurity solutions: Recognizing the emergent threats to cybersecurity, last year VIVOTEK launched the world’s first IP surveillance cameras embedded with Trend Micro anti-intrusion software. Building on previous achievements, VIVOTEK now offers complete cybersecurity protection for cameras and network video recorders (NVR), both of which are guarded by Trend Micro IoT security. Moreover, management capability in its video management software (VMS) VAST2 has been upgraded. This new protection brings a number of benefits to users including leveling-up cybersecurity management, seamless multi-layer protection, instant alert notification, and an interactive dashboard for event reports. People detection deep-learning technology: VIVOTEK aims to provide users not only security, but smart technologies that bring more added value to the observation and analysis of human behavior. To achieve this goal, it has developed a series of smart video content analysis based on people detection deep-learning technology such as crowd detection, heat map, smart motion detection, and smart search II. With people detection functionality, only activities of persons will trigger an event, significantly reducing false alarms and improving the total accuracy of video analysis in ever-changing environments. See more in smarter ways with 180 degree solutions: VIVOTEK’s latest 180-degree panoramic cameras offer a wide range of vertical field of view and IR distances including the new H.265 four 5-megapixel IR 30 meters multi-sensor camera, MS9321-EHV; the H.265 dual 4-megapixel IR 20 meters multi-sensor camera, MS9390-HV; and the compact 3-megapixel IR 15 meters network camera, CC8371-HV. These professional day and night cameras are perfect for applications that demand wide coverage. Not only do they maximize the field of view but also reduce the total number of cameras required, helping to minimize both the cost and time spent on installation. Page 1 |  Page2 | Page 3| Page 4<- Back| |Next-> Page 6|  All

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CNL Software Showcasing Latest IPSecurityCenter PSIM

CNL Software demonstrated the latest version of its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution at Intersec 2019, as chosen by leading law enforcement, safe city and CNI organizations in the Middle East. It also demonstrated recent enhancements to its open PSIM platform, including the accelerated processing of alarms, a more intuitive interface and a greater focus on the visualization of data. CNL Software shared valuable insights into its work with governments, military, enterprises and cities. CNL discussed how security operations can leverage the latest technology developments such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to help identify and respond to incidents faster and more accurately. Additionally, it highlighted its innovation with leading drone detection and defence technologies, which can help identify, track and mitigate aerial-based threats. In recent years visualization inside the control room has become increasingly important, and CNL Software along with its technology partners has been at the forefront of the visualization of assets using 3D technologies. This coupled with IPSecurityCenter’s latest dashboard capabilities was also demonstrated at Intersec. “More than a decade ago, we set out to create a PSIM platform to transform the way organizations manage their security. Today, IPSecurityCenter is trusted by the best informed security operations in national security, ports, airports, government buildings, transportation and enterprises in the Middle East,” said Craig Menzies, General Manager – ME, “Increasingly, we are developing large scale interconnected deployments, which is where we lead the PSIM field in highly scalable solutions. Intersec is a great forum for us to share the latest on our IPSecurityCenter PSIM software, as well as best practice and trends in the industry.” CNL Software’s IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution provides a single view of all of an organization’s mission critical security systems, increasing emergency preparedness, delivering intelligence to the point of need and providing process guidance to enhance security responses. Layouts, sequences and process guidance can be created in Arabic and operators are able to work using Arabic to view alarms, search for cameras and locations as well as display maps, gauges, charts and address details. Page 1 |  Page2 | Page 3 <- Back | | |Next -> Page 5| |Page 6|  All

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IndigoVision The NEW HD Ultra Camera Range

With 25 years of experience of developing innovative and complete end-to-end security surveillance solutions, IndigoVision has introduced new HD Ultra camera range with superior functionality, performance and innovation. The new HD Ultra camera range was on display at Intersec 2019 in Dubai, giving attendees the first look at the product range. Claiming the title of the most advanced camera release to date, this exciting new HD Ultra camera range knows exactly what it is talking about when it comes to security. It is available in three stylish form factors – the HD Minidome, HD Bullet and an HD PTZ Pendant – all with built-in SMART. core™ technology, CyberVigilant® in Camera, and with Advanced Analytics. These cameras are designed to offer superior functionality, performance and innovation. Built-in SMART.core™ technology Embedded into the heart of the cameras, IndigoVision’s SMART.core™ technology includes better audio and low light performance, optimized H.264 compression, activity controlled framerate plus (ACF+), and it ensures lower bandwidth and storage requirements, saving money in the long term. Take cyber-security to the next level with CyberVigilant® in Camera As well as being smart these cameras take cyber-security seriously with IndigoVision’s unique and innova tive cyber-security technology CyberVigilant® in Camera being on board. With an extra layer of defence through an enhanced firewall, customers receive notifications direct to their Control Center user interface in the event that a cyber-attack takes place. Experience intelligent and advanced analytics Advanced analytics such as motion detection, tamper, tripwire, intrusion, scene change and missing or abandoned object are also built-in the camera range, helping it enhance customers’ security. In addition to these incredible features the new HD Ultra cameras are also compatible with the latest version of IndigoVision’s security management solution, Control Center v15.4. This powerful software includes new improvements such as automatic notification of NVR license faults, new dynamic profile switching mode and VPN for Integra.® These fantastic features combined with their commitment to open standards, integration and unique distributed network architecture are what make IndigoVision an industry leader within the security sector. Installed in over 15,000 installations globally, IndigoVision products are trusted and proven across multiple markets, in some of the highest profile sites and harshest environments. All of the products are single-mindedly designed towards enhancing security, and the HD Ultra camera range is no different. Page 1 |  Page 2 <- Back || Next -> Page 4 |Page 5| |Page 6|  All

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Intersec 2019

New Record Set in Dubai Visitor Numbers Increase 23 Percent Year-on-Year World’s leading trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection attracts 35,889 trade buyers and professionals from 126 countries A new record in visitor numbers has underlined what has been the most successful edition yet for the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection in Dubai. The 21st edition of Intersec, which concluded its three-day run on 22nd January 2019 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, attracted 35,889 visitors from 126 countries, a 23 per cent year-on-year increase over the previous year (29,000 in 2018). With 1,212 exhibitors from 54 countries, six show sections, 15 country pavilions, live outdoor demonstrations, a drone zone, and the new Future Security Summit, Intersec was at its very best, where new business partnerships shared the stage with innovative product launches. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, Intersec 2019 took up a sprawling 60,000sqm at its Dubai venue, with Fire and Rescue forming the largest section, comprising 431 exhibitors. Commercial Security was the next largest with 375 exhibitors, followed by Safety & Health (142 exhibitors), Information Security (120 exhibitors), Homeland Security & Policing (90 exhibitors), and Physical & Perimeter Security (54 exhibitors). Andreas Rex, Intersec’s Show Director said, “We put in a lot of efforts into making this edition of Intersec the most comprehensive yet in terms of increasing the diversity of our exhibitor range and offering a more engaging conference format, while at the same time returning with improved popular highlights such as the outdoor live demonstration area. “A lot of exhibitors used Intersec 2019 to not only announce important strategic business partnerships, but to launch their latest products for the global marketplace. The visitor response has certainly been the most pleasing aspect of the show this year and with the Dubai Expo 2020 coming up, we expect the 22nd edition of Intersec in 2020 to be even more successful.” 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 also participated this year. Dubai Police was among the hundreds of exhibitors launching their latest solutions, and this year unveiled a hydrogen-powered drone which will be used to survey mountainous and marine areas. Nearly two-thirds of the world’s top 50 security manufacturers were also on-board, including 17 of the top 20 incumbents comprising Hikvision, Dahua, ASSA ABLOY, Bosch Security Systems, Axis Communications, FLIR Systems, Hanwha Techwin, Tiandy Technologies, Avigilon, Infinova, Optex, VIVOTEK, CP Plus, Nedap, Raysharp, Milestone Systems, and Kedacom. Dubai-based Bristol, a global leader in fire protection services and equipment, unveiled the latest innovative firefighting technologies, including a UAE-built fire truck, fire suppression systems and powerful water pump solutions. Meanwhile, smarter and safer cities were key themes that resonated throughout Intersec 2019. This was underlined by a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the show between Smartworld, a UAE systems integrator, and Honeywell Building Solutions – the global leader in connected buildings – to implement digitally transformed, sustainable, safe and efficient buildings across the UAE. The resounding visitor response to Intersec 2019 comes as demand for security, safety, and fire protection in the Middle East continues to climb. According to analysts 6Wresearch, the regional market for physical and perimeter security, commercial and information security, fire protection, and drones, is currently estimated to be worth US$14.5 billion, with this estimated to grow to be worth US$31 billion in 2024. Attracting the most attention on the show floor were AI-based security and surveillance systems with applications across safe city and smart home security systems. High-definition IP network cameras and analytics software used across various industries ranging from banking and retail to hospitality and oil & gas were also among those drawing greatest interest. Intersec is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The 22nd edition returns in 2020. Some of the Companies who displayed there participation at Intersec 2019 :  IDIS Launches Cost Effective Camera Range IndigoVision The NEW HD Ultra Camera Range CNL Software Showcasing Latest IPSecurityCenter PSIM VIVOTEK Showcases Complete Cybersecurity Solutions Pelco Broad End-to-End Solutions   next->   Page 2 | Page 3|  |Page 4| |Page 5| |Page 6|  All

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IDIS Launches Cost Effective Camera Range

Combining Performance and Failover Technology Budget-beating cameras with high-spec features IDIS has launched a landmark range of inexpensive, high-performance 2MP cameras for applications that demand zero-compromise surveillance quality within a tighter budget. The new value range includes both full HD dome and bullet cameras, and still comes with many of the high-end features found in IDIS’s best selling products including analytics, superior night time image capture, protection against image data loss, as well as dual codec combined with IDIS Intelligent Codec to deliver significant bandwidth and storage savings. Premium features built into the new range include IDIS Smart Failover as well as video motion detection, active tampering alarm and trip zone analytics which are not normally found at this price point. The cameras deliver superior picture quality even at night with IR image capture and true wide dynamic range (WDR) in varied lighting conditions. Users also benefit from significant savings in storage with IDIS Intelligent Codec dual H.264/ H.265 technology, delivering up to 90% reduction in bandwidth demand without any need to upgrade existing monitors and hardware. For integrators, the cameras have been developed with ease-of-installation as a priority. The 3-axis mechanical design ensures more flexibility in mounting, and faster system set-up is achieved using DirectIP NVRs and PoE. IDIS informed that the new range is targeted at small-to-medium surveillance challenges including security and health and safety, in commercial applications such as retail, offices and residential blocks. In these applications, protection against image loss and gaps in recording are important so the cameras also feature IDIS Smart Failover technology. This guarantees continued data capture during a wide range of potential fault conditions such as network instability, failover or recorder failure, ensuring that recordings are automatically updated without any gaps once the fault is resolved. “Until now customers have often used Failover technology on the most critical cameras, because of the requirement for additional kit and the associated extra cost,” said Harry Kwon, General Manager of IDIS Middle East and Africa, “However, with this new range they can extend Failover protection system-wide, with high quality video capture now an affordable option across all cameras.” “Even with their value pricing they provide crystal clear images for live viewing, excellent recording performance and with all the advantages of high-end features as well as analytics,” added Harry.  Page 1  <- Back | Next-> Page 3 |Page 4| |Page 5| |Page 6|  All

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Dallmeier Substantial Relief For Personnel Stress

It is impossible to imagine the police carrying out their daily duties without modern video technology. Even so, many solutions pose significant challenges for the police personnel because they cannot be operated without a substantial commitment of human resources. At the European Police Congress which will be held in Berlin on February 19 and 20, Regensburg-based company Dallmeier will demonstrate how video surveillance, observation and analysis can be conducted much more efficiently by combining innovative camera equipment and modern software. Another key topic will be solutions for partial automation of policing procedures. 3D SmartViewing for the big picture Completely new opportunities are opened up by combining the proven Panomera® technology with the new concept of ‘3D SmartViewing.’ In this combination, new ultra-high performance Panomera® 360 degree systems are combined with other Panomera® models according to the area to be covered, and enable related incidents to be captured even if they are separated by great distances. Essential tasks such as tracking objects between multiple cameras or activating the most favourably placed camera are assured semi-automatically. This makes it possible to use a minimum number of monitors to observe connected incidents that could not be captured previously. For many scenarios, this technology now enables true video observation with an acceptable number of response personnel for the first time. Response teams can be relieved of still more of the burden by combining the technology with AI-based analysis systems, which may serve either to direct attention to significant events or to filter out irrelevant connections before human intervention or evaluation is necessary. Software support for situational awareness & policing procedures In order to support policing procedures, Dallmeier presents solutions for two areas. To begin with, the manufacturer offers a modular solution with which response teams can receive real-time information from a central source via their mobile devices. This information may be of static or moving images from camera systems, but it can also deliver real-time map information and much more to the deployed personnel. The solution enables response teams to be directed on the basis of more accurate information and optimal coordination with control centre. Conceivable scenarios include football matches, for example, allowing personnel to identify suspicious individuals directly in front of the exit tunnel because they have received photos and other information on their mobile end devices in real time. This system can be combined with the ‘digital police file’ solution. This is an exceptionally flexible system with which all data pertinent to an incident can be collected from various sources regardless of location and assigned to a digital incident file. The data from an enormous range of sources and media formats can be collected in this ‘file’ and integrated electronically in subsequent investigation steps. The system can be configured flexibly and adapted for various procedures. Conceivable scenarios are large events, but it may also be used for traffic incidents and in many other situations where the capture and further processing of investigation data is very labour- and cost-intensive.

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Vanderbilt Navigating the 2019 Trends in Intrusion

For many organizations across the world, intrusion alarms and detection are at the center of their focus for establishing a comprehensive security plan, and the numbers support this. The European perimeter intrusion detection systems market alone is set to see growth at a rate of 15.7 percent annually through 2024, due in part to the growing demand for video surveillance, remote access via the cloud and wireless technology to help enhance security systems. 2019 Intrusion detection trends Perhaps the biggest trend across the security industry – and especially for intrusion – is the increased adoption of cloud-based systems as a means to achieve comprehensive and flexible protection for an organization. The benefits speak for themselves – remote alarm management, more connectivity and a greater ability for operators to streamline security operations. Vanderbilt’s SPC Connect has delivered on the promise of providing a cloud-based SaaS model that gives end users flexibility and inter-connectivity that’s a vital extension of their daily business. Vanderbilt continues to invest in cloud-based solutions across both its access control and intrusion product portfolios, following the demand it’s seeing in the market today for these kinds of products. Shift from product-toservice focus While there is a continuing trend, there is also a big shift away from manufacturers being solely product-focused to being able to offer solutions that support customers working as a service-based company, and many businesses are moving in that direction. This encompasses the idea that today’s organizations want more long-term partnerships rather than ‘one and done’ purchases with no real value in continuing the relationship. Some might argue that security in general has typically been more service-based, but this trend is really taking off as one of the major developments in recent years. Increased connectivity: Intrusion detection Within intrusion and beyond, there’s certainly a trend toward all devices becoming smarter, interoperable and interconnected, and one can look toward the focus on the Internet of Things (IoT) as the source. Customers demand the ability for their intrusion detection system to work seamlessly with and talk to their access control, fire detection and video management systems in an effort to implement an integrated security solution. Vanderbilt has introduced a number of integrations for its SPC Connect intrusion detection system, including full inter-connectivity with the ACT Enterprise access control solution that has been very well received by customers looking to do more with their systems. More communication With increased levels of connectivity comes the demand by customers to enhance communications across devices and teams. Vanderbilt is developing a new wireless portfolio that brings two-way communication to the forefront through a cloud-based system that utilizes the same interface but can be programmed either onsite or remotely. This will be a powerful tool for installers that has already begun to roll out, but will have additional functionality introduced in the coming year. It is part of a concerted effort to push as much information out as possible including more support from installers and dealers for end users, more videos that provide guidance for usage and setup, and the integration of our products through web-based training. Vanderbilt has a huge advantage in the European market with regards to intrusion products and services, and O’Donnell said, “We have the presence and market knowledge required to deliver projects across all regions in Europe, so when customers come to us, they know we’re a trusted partner that can provide the direction and solutions they need to achieve high levels of protection.”

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Sofradir & ULIS To Invest €150M in French Nano 2022 Program

Five-year investment to develop next-generation infrared detectors aims to strengthen Europe’s microelectronics ecosystem and ensure industry growth. Sofradir and its subsidiary ULIS have announced their participation in the Nano 2022 initiative, which sees the Group invest €150M ($171M) over the period 2018-2022. This announcement follows the European Commission’s approval on December 18, 2018 of the ‘Important Project of Common European Interest’ (IPCEI), a joint project by France, Germany, Italy and the UK to give €1.75 billion (approx. $2bn) in public support for research and innovation in microelectronics. Nano 2022 is France’s initiative within the cross-border program that will support developments in nanotechnology, a market sector of strategic importance for the future, which includes applications such as smart sensors. The Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, where Sofradir and ULIS have operations, announced it will contribute €35M ($40M) to support Nano 2022. Sofradir and ULIS, whose infrared technologies are used in a range of applications from space observation and environmental monitoring to security surveillance and predictive maintenance, will invest €150M ($171M) in the Nano 2022 initiative in order to develop next-generation infrared detectors. “Infrared technologies can offer the necessary solutions for improving assisted living, mobility, energy efficiency, security and environmental monitoring, which are all crucial societal needs,” said Jean-François Delepau, Chairman and CEO of Sofradir and ULIS, “As a result of our investment, equipment manufacturers will benefit from the ease-ofuse and performance these new products will offer.” Nano 2022 will enable ULIS to develop the next generations of infrared detectors to address trends in autonomous systems for smart buildings (workspace management, energy savings), road safety and in-cabin comfort of vehicles. It also enables Sofradir to develop the very large dimension infrared detectors needed for space and astronomy observations as well as compact and light sensors that can be used in portable devices and on drones. Nano 2022 contributes to the funding of the pilot lines required for developing these technologies and products. Sofradir and ULIS participate in Nano 2022 alongside other companies based in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, including STMicroelectronics and Soitec. The IPCEI framework develops key cross-border R&D and infrastructure projects aimed at encouraging member states to channel their public spending into large projects. These make a clear contribution to economic growth, job creation and the competitiveness of Europe. The European Commission (DGComp) evaluates the funding conditions, ensuring they are in line with EU state aid rules. Sofradir and its subsidiaries ULIS and US-based Sofradir-EC are global leaders in designing and manufacturing high quality infrared technologies for aerospace, defense and commercial markets. Their vast portfolio of infrared detectors covers the entire electromagnetic spectrum from near to very far. The Group’s products are at the center of multiple military programs and applications. Its IR detectors are the key component of many top brands in commercial thermal imaging equipment sold across Europe, Asia and North America.

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