UAE at the forefront of adopting latest technology for elevated growth

Sajjad Ahmad, Deputy Business Editor

The UAE is at the forefront of adopting latest technology to achieve high sustainable growth. The overall security industry in the region is also growing and we expect a very high growth rate as a lot of new developments are unfolding in Saudi Arabia and in the UAE, said Tertius Wolfaardt, Architecture & Engineering Manager, Axis Communications during an interview at Intersec in Dubai on Tuesday.

The three-day annual event brings more than 45,000 stakeholders from around the world together to explore the latest trends, promote trade and commerce across international borders, showcase the latest innovations and products, and confront the world’s most pressing security challenges

He added, “Artificial Intelligence is a big driver of growth as customers’ interest for data is rising with the passage of time.”

Axis Communications, the industry leader in video surveillance announced new products at Intersec Dubai, including a world-first for network camera technology.

The new products included: The world’s first thermometric explosion-protected camera specifically designed and certified for use in Zone and Division 2 hazardous locations (AXIS Q1961-XTE).The first network horn speaker from Axis certified for Zone and Division 1 hazardous locations (AXIS XC1311). A high-frequency radar that can accurately detect, classify and track humans and vehicles in various light and weather conditions (AXIS D2210-VE).

Wolfaardt said, “For 2024, we have some ambitious goals, we have an experience centre in Dubai. We are constantly improving the centre with latest technologies. We are continuously expanding our organisation in the region. We are very excited for the year as so much developments are happening in the Middle East.”

He explained, “At Intersec this year, we are launching four new products. We have a big focus on critical infrastructure like oil and gas, explosion protective devices, and we are also focusing on the power of the edge and multi-purpose devices.”

He concluded, “Cybersecurity and sustainability are the areas businesses should focus on for more growth and greener future. Optimization of devices is very important for reduction of carbon footprint.”

AXIS Q1961-XTE is the world’s first explosion-protected thermal camera specifically designed and certified for use in Zone and Division 2 hazardous areas (the majority of a hazardous area site that contain potentially combustible substances).Capable of remotely monitoring temperatures from -40°C to 350°C, this cost-efficient camera can monitor temperature-based events and send notifications to operators based on temperature readings and fluctuations, effectively minimising potential production downtime and enabling predictive maintenance planning.

AXIS XC1311 is the company’s first-ever network horn speaker designed and certified for Zone and Division 1 hazardous areas (areas that contain potentially combustible substances). It is capable of withstanding temperatures between -40°C and 60°C.

The speaker is easy to install, configure, and use and is capable of delivering clear, long-range audio and voice messages. The speaker can be configured to play a pre-recorded message when an analytics-equipped camera detects smoke, fire or missing personal protective equipment, or, in the event of an alert from an industrial control system, operators can target live instructions to the targeted area.

Boasting a compact design and offering a 95° field of detection, AXIS D2210-VE Radar is a robust and powerful device for accurate object detection in all light and various weather conditions.

The 60 GHz radar can detect humans at up to 60 metres (200 feet) and vehicles at up to 90 metres (295 feet), or up to 150 metres (492 feet) with road monitoring profile enabled.