security events / preview Positive market development in Italy boosts Sicurezza 2015 Sicurezza, the biennial international exhibition on Security & Fire Prevention, will be returning to the Fiera Milano fairground from 3 to 5 November 2015. With a growing number of companies returning as exhibitors and the confidence shown by many newcomers to exhibit at Sicurezza, the event is demonstrating that it is in harmony with the Italian market trends. With a few months still to go, Sicurezza 2015, at Fiera Milano from 3 to 5 November, is again set to be the key event for professionals in the security and fire-prevention sector. It is the first edition to be held in an odd calendar year, and it is proposing a format that is increasingly oriented towards solutions in line with the requirements of the exhibitors and of all the companies in the sector. Video surveillance companies will be there in force, but there is also an ever greater offering of solutions and products for passive security – particularly lock manufacturers – and access control firms, some of the sectors with the greatest number of exhibitors. But Sicurezza 2015 will not merely be offering a complete overview of technologies and solutions through the proposals offered first-hand by the largest Italian and international manufacturers, but also through vertical initiatives focusing on a world of applications in constant growth, to guide trade professionals visiting the fair towards the choice best suited to their requirements and help them to understand the potential of the technologies being proposed. Security for the retail sector Focused specifically on security solutions for the retail trade and large-scale distribution, the Security for Retail Show (Hall 22) is being staged for the first time at Sicurezza. Aimed at trade professionals in the retail sector, the area will encourage dialogue on these problems and propose customised solutions for every type of point of sale, presenting technologies and vertical solutions in a single context. As well as showing integrated customised proposals and new ideas for linking security to the way customers are welcomed at points of sale, this area will provide an interesting chance to inform and train retailers, putting them in contact with the people who manufacture security systems and services thanks to a rich programme of workshops, roundtables and talk-shows. Cyber Security Village Offering a privileged overview of the increasingly digital nature of the sector, Sicurezza and the Italian trade magazine Digitalic are once again organising Cyber Security Village (Hall 24). It will be offering concrete examples of the increasing level of integration between ICT and security and will be proposing avant-garde solutions in various fields, from recording on hard disks and memories, and protecting secure networks to protection software. From secure cabling to memories that can defend themselves from attempts to steal data, and software and systems to protect corporate assets, many interesting technologies of the latest generation will be presented in this area devoted to digital security. Security of things… Another interesting vertical area will be the one focusing on IoT: the intelligence and the security of things (Hall 24): With the advent of the ‘fourth industrial revolution’, things have become smart and can communicate with each other, and everything nowadays – whether we’re talking about infrastructures, the industrial world or private individuals – is linked to a digital device and a network. In this context, the theme of security becomes a priority. In fact, not only have physical and logistical security converged, but security in every sphere has become a key factor for ensuring protection and constant monitoring, but also for improving efficiency and performance. Drone Expo Appearing for the first time at Sicurezza, Drone Expo (Hall 22), an initiative entirely devoted to the use of UAVs, (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones) for the purposes of security and safety. It has been organised by Mediarkè, a company based in Rome, which, for a couple of years now, has been promoting professional events of this kind in the sector. The event will be well attended by companies offering courses leading to a drone pilot’s certificate. In cooperation with the specialised magazine S News, two conferences will be organised on the use of UAVs for security and safety purposes. Finally, a special ‘flight area’ will be set aside for demo flights involving multirotor drones. Optimism – the positive trends in the Italian security market will be clearly reflected at Sicurezza 2015. ecosystem village Another project returning to Sicurezza is Ecosystem Village (Hall 24), the area of the exhibition manned by the partners of Milestone Systems: an exhibition area, but also a forum with a bar where people can meet, exchange views, examine new technological products at close quarters, share technical training and spend time together in one place, designed to host socialising and professional skills, informal get-togethers and business meetings, products and potential ideas for new projects. Strong growth According to the Italian association ANIE Sicurezza the trend for the security and automation in buildings market has been positive for the last three years. In 2014 the organisation reported an increase in the aggregate growth of 5% compared to the prior year. At year-end 2014, the Italian industry for Building Security and Automation represented a total turnover of approximately 2 billion euros. The positive trends in the Italian security market will be clearly reflected at Sicurezza 2015. Sicurezza 2015, at Fiera Milano from 3 to 5 November, is again set to be the key event for professionals in the security and fire-prevention sector. Security News Every Day – www. securityworldhotel.com 38 • detektor i n te r n at i on al