Smart city vision boosts demand for security solutions
dubai — The growing wave of digitalisation across the UAE and the Middle East region has led to an increase in the demand for security solutions, especially as organisations look to adopt technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), experts at Intersec 2019 said.
The event was inaugurated by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and brings together 1,212 exhibitors from 54 countries. “The continued development of Intersec into a globally significant trade platform for safety, security and protection, reflects the growth of the UAE as a forward-thinking nation and our determination to make it a safer, more secure and smarter society,” he said after the opening of the show.
The 21st edition of the exhibition highlights the latest in security, safety, and fire protection. In addition, experts from various sectors also stressed the importance of up to date security measures due to the increasing number of smart and connected devices being adopted across the UAE’s residential and corporate sectors.
Mansoor Bu Osaiba, CEO at Nedaa, spoke about the growing investments in the security sector as the UAE sets out on its smart cities vision. “As the UAE continues its journey towards reinvention to a future defined by knowledge, technology and innovation, Nedaa, through its Private Mission-Critical Net- work, is continuously aiming to invest in resources that utilise technology and network availability for strengthening the IoT ecosystem. We aim to revitalise the regional economy leveraging IoT technologies and strive to create a blueprint for driving digital transformation that will help create new business and serve as a model for future smart cities.”
Andreas Rex, show director at Intersec, noted that security had become the backbone for Dubai’s Smart City Vision. “The UAE is leading the region when it comes to the adoption of smart city technologies and security is playing an increasingly important role across both households that are adopting smart living technologies as well as businesses that are looking to save on costs and efficiency.”
“We see security needs increasing and new applications are enabled by new and complementing technologies,” said Martin Gren, co-founder of Axis Communications, adding that while AI has shown tremendous improvements over the last few years, it’s still at an early stage.