The loss of life and property following terrorist attacks on buildings has been an eye-opener for developers, building owners, government agencies, insurance agencies and occupants alike – on the vulnerability and false sense of security that such buildings offer – forcing them to seek new solutions to protect people from such attacks as well a
In the 1980s, there was a revolution in fire safety. The first ‘intelligent’ fire detectors had arrived, bringing enormous benefits to fire protection. For example, they had the ability to report a pre-alarm state that could be thoroughly investigated before raising a full alarm.
ACO Group – a pioneer in surface drainage technology and also a major provider of building technology – says that its fire-protection gullies, which have been gaining in popularity, have already been used in several high-specification projects across the globe.
Trident International Holdings (TIH) has ushered in a new era of secure-living in the UAE through a tie-up with SimonsVoss allowing residents to manage residential security at the flick of a switch.
ElMo, which has grown to become a major player in security and industrial automation and engineering sophisticated systems for the protection of assets and people in both the public and private sector, is looking forward to strengthen its presence in the fast growing markets of the region.
AFI (Alaa For Industry) – one of the leading industrial houses in the Middle East – which offers security solutions in collaboration with well-known international brands, says that its revolutionary Mobotix camera has been well received in the regional markets.
Royal Boon Edam Group Holding has announced that following the acquisition of Tomsed Corporation earlier last year (2005), the successful waist and full-height turnstile ranges previously offered in the US will now be available through Boon Edam subsidiaries and distributors worldwide.
The surveillance industry is moving from conventional analogue technology to the more advanced IP-based systems, says Bosch Security Systems, a global leader in the field of surveillance.
