Jochem van Ruijven

Nedap and Touchless Biometric Systems (TBS) are hosting the first Security Integration Forum in the Middle East on 7th October 2019. Held at the Conrad hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, it will bring together technology businesses and experts. The aim is to enable discussion of the latest security industry trends and potential collaborations, and showcase advanced technologies and integrations. The highlight of this first Security Integration Forum is the live experience area. Here, in a live demo of a smart building, attendees can experience seamless integrations of technologies from TBS, and other manufacturers, with Nedap’s AEOS access control. Visitor registration and management The integrations on show will be from best-of-breed solution providers and security equipment manufactures It’s also an opportunity to learn more about the commercial and operational value offered by AEOS and TBS integrations. The integrations on show will be from best-of-breed solution providers and security equipment manufactures. This includes Milestone Systems, Axis communication, CNL Software, Samsotech, Traka, Assa Abloy and Boon Edam, as well as Nedap Identification Systems. The scenarios and features available to experience include: End-to-end security for access control Visitor identification and verification using biometrics Visitor registration and management Vehicle identification Key and asset management Wireless access control using online and offline locks Video management systems and CCTV Physical security information management Identifying new opportunities and partnerships All of the businesses involved will present the technology trends in their business area and market" Jochem van Ruijven, Managing Director at Nedap FZE says: “With this event, we aim to display the incredible strength and expertise of each participating technology partner. All of the businesses involved will present the technology trends in their business area and market.” “It’s an amazing opportunity for security industry experts in the Middle East to come together and get to know the people behind the leading security manufacturers. Not to mention the chance to identify new opportunities and partnerships for their business. More than ever before, decision makers must provide both security and convenience,” says Alex Zarrabi, CEO of TBS and co-host of the Security Integration Forum. “This calls for integrated rather than isolated solutions. Navigating the maze of technologies and interoperability takes more time than people have available. But during a few hours at our forum, decision makers can experience what happens when best-of-breed security manufacturers join forces to solve their challenges.”

Nedap will showcase its new end-to-end security for AEOS access control at Intersec Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, and will demonstrate the benefits of integrated intrusion detection. Nedap will launch ANPR Lumo, its advanced Automatic Number Plate Recognition platform, to the Middle East Market at this event. Visitors to Nedap stand – B28 will be able to see and test variety of other products for long-range vehicle and driver identification. Nedap’s end-to-end security for AEOS is designed to protect the user’s physical access control system from cyber attacks and card cloning. It meets the highest security requirements globally by applying the IT security principles of encryption and strong authentication. Integrating intrusion detection Nedap will also show the event’s attendees the benefits of integrating intrusion detection with access control DESFire keys and digital certificates are stored safely out of reach of attackers in Secure Access Modules (SAMs). This means communication between door controllers and server is secure, which prevents hackers cloning access cards or opening doors remotely using unauthorized IP devices. It also allows the user to update card keys and certificates securely from one central point. Nedap will also show the event’s attendees the benefits of integrating intrusion detection with access control, so access is only granted when the alarm zone is disarmed. AEOS Intrusion allows the user to easily arm and disarm their system – for one location or for all of their sites worldwide. And, because it uses their existing controller, it’s incredibly easy to scale. The user can add unlimited new users, areas, zones and locations through AEOS, anywhere in the world. license plate camera Versatile readers such as Invexs 170 and Convex will feature on display. Visitors can have a quick demo on how these readers can be used with AEOS in different scenarios like anti passback, presence list production, emergency assembly, remote configuration and more. ANPR Lumo, which will be introduced to the Middle East market at Intersec, is Nedap’s all-in-one license plate camera. It ensures high accuracy and smooth recognition of vehicles – even in regions where license plates feature different font formats. Deep learning algorithms enable a high accuracy, including Arabic letters & numbers. Typical applications include vehicle access control, automatic toll collection and free-flow entry to car parks. Long-range vehicle identification uPASS Reach, Nedap’s cost-efficient UHF RFID reader for long-range vehicle identification will be in action too Also, on show at Nedap’s stand is TRANSIT Ultimate. An extremely robust RFID reader, it enables vehicles and drivers to be identified simultaneously in high-security scenarios with challenging environmental conditions. At locations such as airports or military bases, for example, where vehicles are assigned to specific drivers. uPASS Reach, Nedap’s cost-efficient UHF RFID reader for long-range vehicle identification will be in action too. It’s ideal for convenient vehicle access to areas such as car parks or gated communities. Security and identification systems Jochem van Ruijven, Managing Director at Nedap FZE says: “We’re bringing a variety of security and identification systems to show at Intersec. What ties them together, however, is our approach. With every product, we put people – both users and security managers – at the heart of technology, so it’s designed around their wants and needs. We believe true security is security you don’t really have to think about." "It’s security that works easily and seamlessly and sets you free to make the most of your day, your work and life in general. It’s what we call Security for life.”

Nedap stood out at this year’s intersec Middle East (20-22 January) – not just because of the advanced products that were introduced but the novel way they were presented. Nedap showcased innovations such as its AEOS end-to-end security and the upgraded MACE platform using augmented reality on iPads. It is an approach that enables people to see how this technology works in real life and will help Nedap to continue its growth in this region. Protecting PACS From Cyber-Attacks Nedap’s new end-to-end security for its AEOS access control system is designed to protect your physical access control system from cyber-attacks and card cloning. It meets the highest security requirements globally by applying the IT security principles of encryption and strong authentication. It stores DESFire keys and digital certificates safely out of reach of attackers in Secure Access Modules (SAMs). AEOS access control system is designed to protect your physical access control system from cyber-attacks and card cloning This means communication between door controllers and server is secure, which prevents hackers cloning access card or opening doors remotely using unauthorized IP devices. It also allows you to update card keys and certificates securely from one central point. Using Mobile As Access Control Card The other key development shown at Intersec was Nedap’s upgraded MACE platform. This allows you to use your mobile phone as an access card and it can be set up for use with any access control system, saving on cost for physical access cards. It is especially convenient for visitors as it enables the use of QR codes. However, it also makes life much more convenient for employees, who are less likely to lose or forget their smartphone than an access card. And the latest upgrade means organizations can now use MACE to create their own apps. Vehicle Identification Using Long-Range Readers Nedap’s growth in the Middle East has been strong among governments and the oil and gas industry. In particular, Nedap leads the market in this region for vehicle identification, using long-range readers. Its technology secures the world tallest tower the Burj Khalifa, for example, but is also used for much smaller applications such as parking at residential buildings. Nedap’s Smart Security Technology It’s a gated smart city that’s protected by access control, but where you can travel freely using Nedap’s smart security"When asked why the Middle East is renowned for adopting innovation early, Jochem van Ruijven, Managing Director at Nedap in the Middle East says: “People work with real vision in the Middle East and the countries make everything available to turn vision into reality. An example of this is that in 2018 the King Abdullah Economic City in Saudi Arabia and our partner Secutronic won an Intersec award using Nedap’s smart security technology. “It’s a gated smart city that’s protected by access control, but where you can travel freely using Nedap’s smart security. The technology helps rather than hinders you. This is something I haven’t seen anywhere else- where people take a vision like that and invest in it to make it happen.” Intersec At The Center Of Security He goes on to explain why it’s so important for Nedap to be at Intersec Middle East: “If you want to mean anything in the security business in the Middle East, you have to be at Intersec. For us, Intersec has been incredibly important over the years. We’ve increased our presence here year on year and, as a consequence, our business has grown in the region. “It’s not just about meeting customers, it’s about networking and exchanging knowledge with your technology partners and system integrators. That’s why we’re here from first thing in the morning to last thing at night.”