Below is an excerpt from an SSN Gulf News Q&A with VP Operations EMEA Philip Stockham.
UAE – A Smart and Safe city programme has been launched aimed at reducing the cost of inspecting buildings for more than 150,000 buildings across the UAE. Vidsys, a converged security and information management software (CSIM), provider announced that Injazat Data Systems will employ its CSIM platform as part of the UAE’s Hassantuk programme.
SSN Gulf caught up with Philip Stockham, Vidsys’ Vice President Operations, EMEA, and Injazat Data Systems’ Atif Al Braiki, Director of Strategic Projects, to find out more.
What will Vidsys’ role be in the UAE Hassantuk Programme?
STOCKHAM: Vidsys’ Converged Security & Information Management (CSIM) solution is the central application for the Hassantuk Alarm Receiving Center (ARC). As a key partner, we are supporting the overall design as well as configuration of the CSIM solution aligned to the project objectives.
AL BRAIKI: Vidsys provides a fully integrated, state-of-the-art, public security platform that currently maps, visualises, monitors and manages all fire, life safety and maintenance alarms from connected buildings. It has provided the building block for additional public safety and monitoring services.
How did the agreement with Injazat Systems come about?
STOCKHAM: Injazat studied the market and selected Vidsys for the CSIM element based on readiness of technology and experience on prior similar projects.
How long will Vidsys’ role in the programme take to implement?
AL BRAIKI: Full configuration, integration and testing will have been completed by March 2018, providing a rich, fully functional platform in a very short period of time. Vidsys will continue to provide support and enhancements throughout the programme…
Read the full interview here.
