Each year, security specialists flock from all over the world to the NEC, Birmingham for IFSEC. The 2005 event opens its doors on Monday 16 May, and offers a multitude of attractions for end users

With more than 600 companies exhibiting this year, IFSEC looks set to be bigger and better than ever before when it returns to the NEC Birmingham from 16-19 May. This guide will take you through what’s on show, via the extensive list of participating companies, which covers – yet again – the length and breadth of the global security industry.

However, IFSEC would not be IFSEC without some innovative new attractions. After all, it’s widely accepted that the event enjoys its market-leading position due to a willingness to move with the times and lead the industry.

HUB of activity

Part of a new, improved Network Advantage, The HUB is a brand new feature. Visitors to The HUB will benefit from individual product demonstrations hosted by IBM and its channel partners which are relevant to both small and medium-sized operations, in addition to larger enterprises and those in the public sector.

For SMEs, IBM will be showing some of the most innovative technology from around the world, via leading vendors of advanced security and surveillance solutions.

On show at the Technology Stand will be the latest in command and control centre software, visualisation systems, DVR and NVR technology, IP cameras, network-based access control and Intelligent Video Processing.

These integrated applications are specifically “Best of Breed” in their field and represent a major advance in security. SME visitors will be able to see how they can benefit from totally integrated solutions that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the security operation, support cost reduction initiatives and meet those all-important corporate governance standards.

On the ‘RAMMP’

For large enterprises and the public sector, IBM will be unveiling (for the first time in Europe) ‘RAMMP’. The Real-time, Adaptive, Multi-Intelligence Multimedia Platform is a world-leading solution for digital content management, dissemination and collaboration.

Based on commercial off-the-shelf products including highly-integrated IBM Business Partner applications, ‘RAMMP’ is suitable for a number of specialised applications: for security and surveillance, situational awareness, intelligence analysis support, tactical operations support and forensic content management.

Corporate visitors will be able to see how their organisations can improve mission productivity and security effectiveness, and benefit through cost reductions, while at all times maintaining a high level of corporate vigilance and personnel protection.

“We are delighted that IBM is involved again this year, and look forward to the event marking a new phase in the convergence of security and IT,” stated event director James Blue. “The response to Network Advantage has been tremendous. The area has more than doubled in size this year, with over 100 IT and network companies now involved at IFSEC.

“The possibilities presented by the new technology in this area are huge. With The HUB and accompanying seminar programme, we aim to identify a range of new business opportunities for end user visitors to the show.”

Developing your business

Elsewhere in the show is the Business Development Zone. Its wide-ranging programme of free seminars always proves very popular. This year should be no exception, with a wide variety on offer. A few highlights are outlined below. As many readers of SMT will doubtless be aware, identity theft is the fastest-growing area of crime today with immense repercussions for victims. SecriCode Limited will highlight the latest techniques available to detect and prevent it.

A session analysing the dynamics of the Chinese security market will discuss the huge potential of the booming Chinese security market and how best to win a share of it.

DVTel’s session entitled ‘Networked video and how it works’ will focus on the wireless infrastructure installation for the City of Westminster. The session will consider both the perspective of the end user and integrator. It will look at how different types of monitoring can be extended at a fraction of the current costs, and where new services might be delivered directly to vulnerable residents.

With biometric devices such as fingerprint scanners being used extensively throughout industry and commerce, the LPCB and BRE’s presentation will be of great interest to anyone considering the use of such devices. The presentation, based upon a research project ongoing for the past 18 months, will suggest test strategies and methodologies for the evaluation of biometric interface.

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will also host a day’s programme of seminars, this year focusing on CCTV. The technology is of course fully represented throughout IFSEC’s famous CCTV Village. Meanwhile, the other sections present the other product families in an easy-to-navigate format: intruder alarms, access control and biometrics.

Security Solutions also takes its place in the mix, enabling end users to benefit and gain the vital information that is relevant to them.

IFSEC returns from 16-19 May at the NEC, Birmingham. The event runs alongside International Fire Expo, Safety & Health Expo, ACPO 2005 and the leading event for facilities managers, The Facilities Show.

For free visitor pre-registration and more information on all seminar session and updates on show features visit www.ifsec.co.uk

IBM business partners on display in The HUB

As a systems integrator of enterprise-wide security solutions, IBM says its partnerships enable it to act as the hub for the “complete security solution, merging security and IT environments to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.”

IBM is keen to explain to visitors how it can help companies develop an enterprise-wide security solution that builds on their existing technology, security infrastructure and services across logical and physical devices (ensuring that current investment and partnerships are protected).

Verint Systems is a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for the security and business intelligence markets. Verint will be demonstrating how its solutions integrate with IBM’s RAMMP platform.

NICE’s solutions – which support traditional, hybrid and VoIP environments – are used throughout the enterprise, public and security sectors for gaining insight from customer interactions or for enhancing individual and public security. This year, NICE will also be demonstrating how its solutions integrate with IBM’s RAMMP platform.

Morse is a technology, integration and services company. The company says it helps Europe’s leading businesses to achieve more from less through business-aligned IT.

IP SecurityCenter (IPSC) from CNL provides a highly scalable management layer that interfaces with most security applications and devices, offering a complete visual management, command and control interface. The software delivers a powerful, user-friendly, advanced alarm and event management through a single interface, integrated with leading CCTV systems, intruder detection, access control and intelligent video solutions.

Synectics is the UK’s leading manufacturer of a comprehensive range of analogue and digital CCTV control, network integration and digital recording system solutions. The company’s SynergyPro suite of professional CCTV systems control software provides an all-embracing digital video and audio recording control solution. For use in conjunction with Synectics’ Modular Digital Recording or Time-lapse Later recording systems, SynergyPro offers a comprehensive recording management tool that supports all aspects of the recording/recorded and review environment.

Geutebrück provides high quality CCTV systems that range from stand-alone products to large, fully-customised solutions.

Safehouse’s Clarity Visual Surveillance System combines advanced image analysis techniques, highly-scalable video networking and advanced workflow management tools to optimise the task of security surveillance. It automates surveillance – whether it be for security, asset management or CRM, etc – using advanced image analysis techniques to accurately and dynamically analyse object and people activity from diverse video sources The systems generate an informed response.

Business Development Zone Seminars

As well as the Network Advantage seminars and BSIA day on Tuesday, the Business Development Zone will host seminars on the Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of the show. Attendance at all of the following seminars is free to the readers of SMT.


Monday 16 May

10:30-11:00 am Transmission of live video over twisted pair copper cable – Audio Video Technologies

11:15-11:45 am Real multi-application with RFID technology – Legic Identsystems

12:00-12:30 pm Networked video: what it is and how it works – DVTel

12:45-1:15 pm Improving CCTV Control Room performance – Winsted

1:30-2:00 pm The requirement for high resolution in surveillance and specialist applications – FOR-A (UK)

2:15-2:45 pm Presentation by JVC Professional (Europe)

3:00-3:30 pm The use of IP video technology in CCTV transport infrastructure systems – COE

Wednesday 18 May

10:30-11:00 am Directions in embedded integration –CEM Systems

11:15-11:45 am Biometric performance and evaluation criteria – LPCB/BRE

12:00-12:30 pm Should intelligence reside in the R, the camera or elsewhere? – iOmniscient

12:45-1:15 pm Presentation by Dedicated Micros

1:30-2:00 pm Understanding and evaluating video content analysis – Visiowave

2:15-2:45 pm Identity theft – SecuriCode

3:00-3:30 pm Smoke protection – Protect A/S

Thursday 19 May

10:30-11:00 am Existing and novel security systems using mobile phone telephony ingredients for electronic locking – EBS

11:15-11:45 am Designing-in security, designing-out crime and terrorism – Qinetiq

12:00-12:30 pm New passive long-distance RFID technology to replace active tags – Idesco

12:45-1:15 pm Virtual video monitor displays – Zandar Technologies

1:30-2:00 pm Pros and cons for using video-over-IP versus real-time uncompressed video – AMG Systems

2:15-2:45 pm Presentation by Mobotix

3:00-3:30 pm Empower intelligence through converged IP surveillance solutions – ACTi

For further information take a look at: www.ifsec.co.uk

BSIA focuses on CCTV technology

The British Security Industry

Association (BSIA) will be focusing on CCTV during its seminar programme, to be held on Tuesday 17 May in Hall 6 at IFSEC.

The seminars – sponsored for the first time by Derwent Systems Ltd and free-of-charge for IFSEC visitors, including the readers of SMT – will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest technological, standards and legislative developments in the sector.

BSIA chief executive David Dickinson comments: “CCTV has now become part of our everyday lives, and the demand is increasing for systems to be installed in a wide variety of security applications. The technology is advancing rapidly, and standards and legislation are being formed to take account of these developments. The BSIA seminars at IFSEC will provide a valuable insight into this dynamic and ever-changing sector.”

Speakers include BSIA CCTV Section chairman Adam Wiseberg (who will look at the new standard for detector-activated CCTV), Derwent Systems’ Shaun Cutler (talking about the practical solutions to light pollution), Pauline Norstrom of Dedicated Micros discussing the new BSIA Code of Practice for Digital Video Evidence and Ian Fowler of Norbain examining quality versus cost issues.

BSIA: IFSEC 2005 seminar programme

10:30-10:35 am Chairman’s welcome

10:35-11:15 am Practical Solutions for Light Pollution – Shaun Cutler (Derwent Systems)

11:20-12:00 EN50132-1 update – (Speaker to be confirmed)

12:05-12:45 pm BS 8418 update – Adam Wiseberg (BSIA CCTV Section chairman)

2:00-2:05 pm Chairman’s welcome

2:05-2:45 pmCCTV-over-IP – Cost- benefit analysis (Speaker to confirm)

2:50-3:30 pm BSIA Code of Practice for Digital Video Evidence – Pauline Norstrom (Dedicated Micros)

3:35-4:15 pm Quality versus cost: Does it have to be an either/or situation? – Ian Fowler (Norbain)

Further information on the BSIA Seminars at IFSEC 2005 can be found on the Association’s web site at www.bsia.co.uk Alternatively, end users should telephone 01905 727711.

Travelling to IFSEC at the National Exhibition Centre

Car – The NEC is within easy reach of the M1, M6, M40 and M42. It is well signposted and has parking for 21,000 vehicles, with a regular shuttle bus service to the main entrances.

Coach – National Express provides a network of coaches across the UK with direct routes to Birmingham International, which is linked by a covered walkway to the NEC. Visit www.gobycoach.com or call 08705 808080.

Train – The NEC has its own railway station (Birmingham International) which is one hour and 30 minutes from London Euston and one hour 57 minutes from Manchester. For information on train times and fares to the NEC, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk, or telephone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.

Plane – Birmingham International Airport is accessible from more than 40 cities, and is 10 minutes from the NEC using the shuttle bus service provided. For flight availability, call +44 (0)121 767 5511.

Where to stay

Visit www.resotel/ifsec04, contact the exhibitions team on +44(0)20 8722 6920 or e-mail: exhibitions@resotel.com

Entertainment

Birmingham is a vibrant Midlands city, with something to offer everyone. Visit www.birminghamuk.com/entertainment.htm, and www.birminghamplus.com for more information on Birmingham’s pulsing nightlife, restaurants and late-night bars.

Pre-register for IFSEC

To pre-register as a visitor, click on the exhibition website – www.ifsec.co.uk – and receive free admission, a free Showguide and planner as well as a show newsletter, regular e-mail updates and up-to-the-minute seminar timetables and new features. Alternatively, simply telephone the ticket hotline on +44 (0)870 429 4324.

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SMT