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On the 9th May 2023 Securex West Africa will welcome back the security, fire, safety and facilities management industry to the Landmark Centre, Lagos. The exhibition will provide a meeting point for more than 3000 industry stakeholders to come together, view products and solutions from over 100 industry leading brands, including Acronis, Dahua, G4S, Halogen Security, Net Global Systems, Powerec Global Systems, Virdi Nigeria and ZK Teco, and find the missing solution to secure your business. The three days will also host more than 70 industry thought leaders across two stages. With sessions looking into securing critical national infrastructure, Aviation safety, kidnap protocols, cloud and cyber security. Also taking place will be sessions run in collaboration with industry partners that include an afternoon of presentations and panel sessions put together by Bulwark Intelligence focusing on “Building a Resilient Security Program, Best Practices for Managing Security Risks in Time of Uncertainty” and “Emerging National Security Threats in West Africa: Strategies for Anticipating and Responding to New Challenges” taking place on the main stage on the afternoon of day one. Speakers on these sessions include top security executives from Coca Cola, Nestle, VIISAUS, Transworld Security Systems, FAAN, NCAA, Heirsholding Oil & Gas Ltd, Zoracom and many others. Alongside these sessions for security, the OSHA Association Nigeria Region will once again be delivering a packed day of presentations and panels focusing on achieving fire safety through best practice, training and understanding that will culminate in this years Fire Safety Merit Awards. Speakers coming to the stage include the Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission and executives from Satel, and Port Harcourt Refinery Company. On Wednesday the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Nigeria Chapter will be presenting a full day bringing the facilities management industry to the forefront of the audiences attention with sessions covering energy in residential communities, changing the narrative for the female professional in FM, governance in the sector and raising cleaning standards across Nigeria. With senior executives from Wembod Estates, VENCO, UPDC Facilities Management Ltd, IFS Group and Oracle among others all taking to the stage its certainly one not to be missed. Among many other presentations, exhibitor demonstrations and the OSPAs Awards, find out the full agenda and further detail here – https://www.securexwestafrica.com/whats-on-in-2023/conference-programme Speaking with the organisers, George Pearson, Regional Director for Afrocet Montgomery said, “With the exhibition holding next week, we’re really excited with how its all come together and want to thank our various partners who have supported in putting together the conference programme and identifying key trends and speakers that our community want to hear from. We’re also really pleased with the response from the exhibitors in what is a difficult period for all in the sector. And I want to extend my personal invitation to all those in the security, fire, safety and facilities industries and I look forward to seeing them next week”. Securex West Africa will be taking place from the 9th – 11th May 2023 at the Landmark Centre, Water Corporation Road, Oniru Estate, Lagos. Read the rest of this exclusive interview in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Visitor Registration Launched for Securex

Securex West Africa will return to Lagos, Nigeria this year in 9 weeks’ time and visitors are now able to register to attend this year’s eleventh edition incorporating the Firexpo West Africa, Facilities Management West Africa and Smart Cities West Africa co-located events. After seeing a record number of attendees at last year’s event in 2022, organisers are expecting to welcome over 3000 engaged industry professionals coming through the doors at Securex this year, eager to discover the latest innovations and trends across the sectors. This year’s edition returning to The Landmark Centre, in Nigeria from the 9th – 11th May 2023 is sponsored by Halogen Group, Net Global Systems and ZKTeco Nigeria. In addition, organisers for the event are working alongside supporting partners and key industry organisations including ASIS Lagos Chapter, International Institute of Professional Security, Nigerian Institute for Industrial Security, Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management and OSHAssociation among others. Securex West Africa will see a large number of leading international companies such as Acronis International GmbH, Bristol Fire Engineering LLC, Nemtek and Telaeris Inc. coming to display their cutting-edge equipment and services to key business owners and buyers from across the West African region. As well as this, visitors can expect to see a strong local representation with companies including Agwe Global Limited, Crown Safemasters NIG Ltd (FirePro), Jireh Technologies Limited and UnoTelos Nigeria exhibiting to name just a few. Organisers are also pleased to announce a delegation from the United Kingdom will be returning for a second year. Industry professionals attending the event will have the opportunity to get involved in numerous activities taking across the three days, including the conference programme which will see key industry representatives leading discussions and debates on some of the most prevalent issues including post-election national security outlook, cloud, cyber and IT security and critical national infrastructure within the energy industry. Additionally, to provide further insight into new technology and equipment, exhibitor workshops are also set to take place alongside the main conference programme. Organisers are looking forward to unveiling the 2023 conference schedule with this year’s speakers and session topics over the next coming weeks. More details on what to expect from Securex West Africa 2023 are set to be announced in the time leading up to the show so be sure to register free of charge now to make sure you keep up to speed on how to make the most of your experience at the event. To find out more information on how to get involved, sign up to attend as a visitor or if you’d like to increase you return on your time at the event by taking a stand please visit – https://www.securexwestafrica.com/ To read the full exclusive and other news stories and exclusives, see our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Industry leaders at Securex West Africa

Event News, News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

With just two weeks to go until Securex West Africa returns, here’s an insight into what you can expect at this year’s event. As the region’s leading exhibition and conference for the security, safety, fire and facilities management sectors there really is no better place to get up to speed with the industry trends and source the latest products on the market. With over 100 industry suppliers represented, from 15 countries and an impressive line-up of over 70 speakers it’s certainly an event not to be missed. Securex West Africa International Exhibition and Conference takes place at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos from 10th – 12th May 2022. Across the three days of the exhibition there are various conferences taking place that will focus on different sectors of the industry. On Tuesday 10th May the focus will be on Protecting Critical National Infrastructure with keynote addresses from Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, CP Abiodun Sylvester Alabi, Commissioner of Police, Lagos State and Agasa Kehinde, The Commandant – Lagos State, Federal Fire Service. Following the opening ceremony, the conference will be focusing on the Security Landscape in Lagos with further high-profile dignitaries from the public and private sectors. Later in the afternoon, Asis, Nigeria Chapter, will be hosting a session on ‘Global Trends in security technology and implications for Nigeria’s security industry’ with speakers from Asis, Coca-Cola, BAT and PR24 Nigeria. In the second conference theatre the focus will turn to the fire and safety industries and through working closely with OSHAssociation in Nigeria will be providing sessions looking at ‘Strategies for fire disaster and control’ and ‘The role of government and professionals in cases of emergency’ with the line-up including Mr Lanre Mojola, Director General, Lagos State Security Commission and Jumade Adejola, MD, Surveillant Fire. On day two, the conference looks into Cyber Security with the keynote address being delivered by Brigadier General Samad Akisode, Director of Communications, Office of the National Security Advisor. Then with the support of CyberSoc and the British High Commission, the next session details how companies can prepare for a cyber emergency and what protective measures SMB’s should take to protect their businesses. The day then moves to the security sector more broadly with a particular focus on Women in Security and Strategies for elevating female voices in security operations led by Tanwa Ashiru, CEO of Bulwark Intelligence. In the second conference space on day two the organisers are excited to be celebrating World Facilities Management Day and are working closely with IWFM and AFMPN to bring this industry into the spotlight and showcase how it can help support and add huge value to all businesses. On the final day, the focus of the sessions is on Smart Cities & Buildings. The line-up includes a State Government address on Lagos Smart City Initiatives and Investment opportunities, followed by a keynote by Stanley Jegede, Executive Chairman of Phase3 Telecom on Security of Critical Digital Infrastructure across industries. When speaking about the quality of this year’s conference sessions, George Pearson the Regional Director for the organisers, Afrocet Montgomery said “It’s been a lot of work but we’re really excited to have such an incredible line up of speakers for this year’s conference and are really happy to be working with the key partners in each of the industries. We know each of the sessions will be hugely insightful and by providing the platform for the speakers to really engage with the audience we know all those in attendance will be able to take a lot from their visit”. To register visit the website www.securexwestafrica.com and be a part of the exhibition at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos from the 10th – 12th May 2022.

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Securex returns to Lagos to reconnect its community

Event News, News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

Securex West Africa returns in May, to reunite its community and act as a catalyst in kicking off business sales in the new normal. West Africa’s exhibition and conference for the security, safety, fire and facilities management sectors promises to engage, inspire and connect it’s more than 3,000 audience members over three days from the 10 – 12 May 2022 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos. Returning for it’s 10th Edition, delayed since 2019 due to the pandemic, the organisers are excited for what’s in store. Speaking with the Regional Director, George Pearson, said “With the time since the last event we have been hard at work bringing in new elements to the show and refreshing the offering and we can’t wait to showcase it in Lagos once again”. The new elements are the launch of dedicated exhibition areas and conference themes aimed at the Fire, Safety, Smart Cities and Facilities Management industries. These will support the parent brand of Securex to provide a full 360 approach for public and private sector workers who manage the security and safety needs of their organisations, buildings or sites. Sponsors for this years event include Halogen Group, Net Global Systems, Redleaf, Servo Direct and ZK Teco with supporting partners to include Nigeria Security and Civil Deference Corps, The British Deputy High Commission, ASIS Lagos Chapter, International Institute of Professional Security and OSHAssociation among others. Mr Pearson added that he “was delighted to be supported by such a quality array of partners”. The exhibitor line up is also something to shout about with many companies in attendance for the first time, including Aeronautics, Danfoss, Detego, Powerec Global Services, Tysers and Trackforce Valiant as well as some of the long standing partners to the exhibition including A1-Fence, Multimesh, Nemtek, SB Tel and Synergetics to name but a few of the over eighty brands present. And if that was enough the Organsiers also said that for the first time the exhibition has partnered with the networking platform that will enable all participates to reach out and connect with all other attendees before they arrive onsite in order to setup meetings and ensure they don’t miss anyone at the live event. To read more exclusive features and latest news please see our March issue here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Securex West Africa 2019; Stand Highlights

Event News, UK News Desk / Editor

Calling all Securex West Africa 2019 visitors! Tomorrow will mark ONE week exactly until we open our doors for the 9TH edition of the region’s largest exhibition and conference for Security, Fire and Safety. In anticipation of this, we wanted to give you a summary of this year’s highlights you won’t want to miss during your visit. With more than 2,500 of your colleagues already pre-registered to attend, this year is set to be our most attended edition to date. Open from 16 – 17 of April 2019 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, join us next week at the industry event of the year; Securex West Africa 2019. Across two exciting days, we’ll welcome Cyber, Commercial, Homeland and Perimeter Security, Fire and Safety professionals from across West Africa. Browse the latest technologies from top industry brands, make valuable business connections and get inspired at our daily free-to-attend conference sessions. DAILY CONFERENCE SESSIONS Throughout the exhibition, visitors will be encouraged to attend our carefully put together daily Conference Sessions. Packed with topical sessions providing market insights, interesting growth opportunities and technical workshops, there’s something for everyone this year as we host some of the industry’s most senior stakeholders. Our keynote speakers and sessions include: ‘Collaborative Security: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Addressing Nigeria’s Security Challenges’ by F. John Bray, Consul General, US Government. ‘Security Sector Reforms and Policies in Nigeria, Addressing a Boundaryless Operating Environment’; a Panel Session with the Honorable Aliyu Gebi, Senior Adviser to the Minister of Interior, Mr Wale Olaoye, CEO, Halogen Security Company Ltd and other esteemed guests. ‘Building a Culture of Cyber Awareness’ – West African Cyber Security Summit (WACSS); by Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Director General, CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) ‘Implementing 21st Century Security Strategies and Solutions’; a Panel Sessions with Dr Solomon E Arase, Former Inspector General of the Police, Prof Ademola Abass, Special Adviser to the Governor of Overseas Affairs and Investments and other esteemed guests. Among the companies taking part in our panel sessions will be SBM Intelligence, Airtel Networks, Halogen Security, Risk Control Services, Novena University, Apex Safety & Security and many more. Introducing the OSH Association Seminar; a brand-new event open to our visitors, this half-day Security and Safety seminar is organised by OSHAssociation UK and will take place on the first day of Securex West Africa from 1pm – 3pm. Discover how to best protect employees, assets and information within your organisation and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in safety and security standards. *See the full Conference schedule on our website EXHIBITORS There are over 75 security, fire and safety brands from all over the globe on display at Securex West Africa this year. To give you some guidance, we’ve selected a few key exhibitors which will be showcasing unmissable technology and services, browse through our list below and make sure you drop by their stands during your time at the exhibition. AFRISEC – Stand D1 An Integrated Multi Domain Security and Building Management Specialist brand, AFRISEC build tailormade security solutions based on requirement. With a branch based in the region, they’re proud of their local and personalised service. At Securex West Africa 2019, AFRISEC will be launching the Anyvision Facial Recognition system in collaboration with Bosch, the Show Integrated ESRI & Genetic Mapping as well as the Geospatial Intelligence functionality. In addition to these, they are bringing the Advancis, their PSIM which brings multi-systems into one domain, the Genetic Security system, a Homeland Security, Oil and gas UNIFIED solution with SUPREMA Face station and the Abus Home Automation Solution launching the Uniview 4K video solutions which come integrated across all their VMS and SMS platforms. See them on stand D1 to find out more. ALUROLL – Stand A8 Offering security shutter solutions for domestic, commercial and industrial applications, Aluroll is proud of their unique technical department which can recommend the most suitable product based on budget, size and application. Their products can also be enhanced to meet LPCB Secured by Design certification and they manufacture fire shutters rated from 1 to 4 hour resistance. As one of the leading suppliers of Insulated Security Shutters and Extruded Security Shutters, Aluroll offers attractive and affordable solutions to the threat of intruders. With a range of designs and colours the Aluroll shutters can be used across low, medium and high security applications. Visit Aluroll on stand A8 to find out more. ASSA ABLOY – Stand E9 Assa Abloy is globally recognised as one of the leading manufacturers in door opening solutions. Their products are continuously improved and integrated with evolving technology so that they provide safety, security and convenience that match the rapidly changing demands of our modern lifestyle. Among the products they offer are; Smartcard Technology Systems, Locks, Security Doors, Safety, Security Glass & Screens, Safety/ Security Glass & Screens, Access Control Systems, Locks/ Security Doors/ Shutters/ Fencing and more. Meet the team on stand E9 next week. BRISTOL FIRE ENGINEERING LLC – Stand G9 Bristol is a part of Concorde – Corodex group which was established in 1974. One of the oldest and leading manufacturers of high-quality firefighting systems and equipment’s with ISO 9001 certification, placing great emphasis on achieving international approvals on product certifications such as Kite Mark, LPBC, UL listing, and FM approval. Moreover, Bristol is certified to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and has been honoured with prestigious Sheikh Excellence Award, Dubai Quality and International Business Excellence Award. Bristol product range includes portable, trolley/wheeled, and automatic fire extinguishers, hose reels and components, and various types of fire doors and hydrant valves and also we specialize in the engineering and manufacturing of bodies for all types of commercial vehicles. See them on stand G9 this month. CENTURION – Stand E8 Established in 1986, Centurion is committed to providing reliable, professional solutions in the field of gate automation and access control. Offering a diverse range of products including gate motors, GSM-based controlling and switching products, garage door motors, remote controls, keypads, traffic

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News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

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Ava Group Unveils Latest Enhancements to its Powerful Market-Leading Aura Ai-2 Advanced Fibre Optic Intrusion Detection and Location Solution

Exclusives, News Desk / Editor

Ava Group, a provider of risk management services and technologies, announced new enhancements to its market-leading FFT Aura Ai-2 advanced fibre optic detection controller, which offers superior intrusion detection location accuracy together with extended range performance. The system is perfect for monitoring pipelines, perimeters and communications networks. Mark Horton, Global Sales and Marketing Director at Ava Group commented, “The Aura Ai-2 is our next generation controller and was released to industry acclaim last year, being recognised for its ground-breaking performance. However, the system has had further performance upgrades and now offers monitoring of optical distances of 80km for perimeter fence detection or 110km for pipeline or covert buried detection. Accuracy has also been enhanced, the system can now pinpoint an intrusion location down to within +/- 2m metres on a fence mounted application. The controller is also able to cover different applications simultaneously, for example fence mounted and covert buried detection. This essentially offers two units in one, saving on both procurement and operational costs.” The Aura Ai-2 controller works by pulsing laser light along optical fibre cables connected to each of its two detection channels. Dependent on the application these cables are either laid adjacent to a pipeline, attached to a perimeter fence or buried along a perimeter boundary. Minute disturbances cause changes in the scattered light and the Aura Ai-2 controller automatically analyses this reflected light to detect, locate and report disturbances. Advanced optical signal processing algorithms, combined with artificial intelligence, accurately and reliably analyse the reflected light to discriminate between intrusions and other causes of disturbance. This significantly reduces nuisance alarms whilst maintaining full awareness of any situation. When wired in a redundant loop configuration the two-channel controller provides cut resilience and continues to provide detection in the event of deliberate or accidental cable cut. Dr Jim Katsifolis, CTO at Ava Group Technology Division commented, “As is the case with any fibre optic system, the key to increasing performance over distance is to maximise its optical power budget. The maximum allowable optical signal loss the system can tolerate while still maintaining proper operation. We have enhanced our Aura Ai-2 platform by designing new ultra low-noise detection electronics that significantly increase its dynamic range and consequently, its optical power budget. When combined with other design improvements that minimise noise while increasing detected signal strength, the Aura Ai-2 now has an industry leading power budget of 13.5 dB. We’ve achieved higher signal-to-noise ratios across the whole sensor, maximising the signals detected from both the near and far ends of the sensing fibre.” As it utilises the sensitivity of fibre optic technology, Aura Ai-2 is also perfect for monitoring fibre optic communications networks. The system can monitor for tapping and tampering by connecting spare fibres inside each network cable to Aura Ai-2. Network cable disturbances, including removal of protective layers, attempted tapping or cable movement, will be instantly detected and generate an alarm indicating the location. Aura Ai-2 is the ideal protection solution for critical infrastructure such as high-risk oil & gas pipelines, chemical or water pipelines as they traverse often remote and inhospitable locations. It is also perfect for protecting long boundary perimeters alongside railway lines, airports and ports. Mark Horton added, “In the key terms of distance and accuracy, Aura Ai-2 easily outperforms its competitors and has already proven to be highly popular in the market. The system has already been chosen for a large Middle East pipeline and perimeter fence project, with protection of both assets conveniently controlled from just one controller. In another project the system has also been employed to monitor and alert of any rockfalls or landslides near a rail line that could endanger people or rolling stock.” Since its launch, Aura Ai-2 has already won awards including at the Securex Poland International Security Fair Awards in relation to its perimeter protection capabilities. With a combination of performance, reliability and flexibility, Aura Ai-2 is finding new and innovative uses. As Mark Horton concluded, “This powerful solution has many potential uses and is already being utilised to protect the security of vital government facilities, military installations, critical infrastructure and custodial facilities.” www.theavagroup.com www.avaglobal.com www.fftsecurity.com

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Paxton unveils new site management app

Event News, Exclusives / Editor

UK-based electronic IP access control and video door entry solutions manufacturer, Paxton, has announced the launch of its new app for managing Net2, Paxton Connect Admin. Available on iOS and Android, the app has already been previewed at a variety of shows across the globe, including IFSEC International, Securex South Africa and ISC West where it reportedly received fantastic feedback from installers. In terms of the technology itself, the manufacturer describes its app as providing easy and flexible site management for Net2 System Engineers and Operators. Paxton Connect Admin has also received positive feedback from the manufacturer’s user community, being described as highly recommended from the Paxton installers which have been trialling the app for the past month. The app contains several important features in one smart user interface and enables users to manage multiple sites remotely from a smartphone. Its key features include Open Door – the ability to open a door directly from a phone, wherever the user is; User Administration – the ability to add, delete and edit users for easy management; Roll Call – which allows people to quickly establish whether users are marked as safe in an emergency; Events and Reports – which is a tool that delivers real-time updates for live information on users’ locations. Going into more detail, Open Door shows users which doors then have access to and gives visual feedback with a green flash for opened doors and red for denied. User Administration allows users to manage anti-passback, intruder alarm and lockdown user rights as well as add and edit images of users and add tokens to users via access denied events. With Roll Call, it is possible to see users’ last known positions, call users via the app and view a users’ image as stored within Net2. Finally, the reporting included within Events and Reports sees default Net2 reports appear within the app, while users can also view live Net2 events and dynamically search events and reports. The reports default to the last 365 days. “The way our customers manage their site security is evolving; the ability to manage Net2 on the go is key to flexible site management,’ said Gareth O’Hara, Paxton’s Chief Sales Officer. “We have responded to customer feedback and designed Paxton Connect Admin to provide the features needed for simple site management available to use wherever our customers are.” The app is available to download now from both the App Store and Google Play. When signing into the app there is an additional level of security provided by smartphone biometric authentication. www.paxton.co.uk

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West African Cyber Security Summit confirmed

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

The West African Cyber Security Summit (WACSS) has been confirmed to take place on the 21 March 2018 alongside Securex West Africa at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Six of the world’s fastest growing cyber security economies can be found in Africa, including Nigeria. Cybercrime is a rapidly growing problem affecting Africa, fuelled by the high levels of poverty as it’s relatively easy to carry out and the lack of legal policies to prevent and prosecute perpetrators if, and when, they are caught makes it all the more attractive to criminals. This increase has driven the market demand for cyber security solutions in recent years, with Nigeria at the epicentre of it all. According to recent reports, the federal government predicted the annual cost of cyber crime in Nigeria to be around 0.08% of the country’s overall GDP, which is an estimated N127 billion. To best tackle this wave of criminality, government officials and businesses alike need to be educated as to sophisticated solutions and how to implement them. The West African Cyber Security Summit (WACSS) is the ultimate platform to learn about essential market developments, key trends, cutting-edge technology and to discuss strategies to address the latest risks and threats facing the industry. 2017’s inaugural edition of WACSS brought together key individuals from leading organisations and government agencies. Among those in attendance were KPMG, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ernst & Young, G3, CSEAN, Interpol and many more. This invitation-only summit will welcome 150 senior cyber security representatives from both the private and public sector, all eager to be at the forefront of innovation in the industry. With the full interactive programme yet to be announced, organisers have divulged several key themes that this year’s Summit will follow. Ransomware Regulating Crypto Currency Cloud-based attached; re-evaluating tools and processes Growth of IOT devices in Nigeria; the threat Cyber Security Framework Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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