Transguard to provide security solutions for new Emirates Engineering Centre

Under the contract, Transguard Solutions will design, supply, install and maintain a highly sophisticated integrated security system for the centre, which will be one of the largest civil aviation maintenance facilities in the world when operational in 2006.

Dr. Abdulla Al Hashimi, Senior Vice President Emirates Group Security said: "We are pleased to work with Transguard Solutions. They have proven capabilities in providing reliable and efficient means of protecting people, property and assets. Its solid track record of delivering quality turnkey projects will be a good fit with Emirates Group Security's goal of combining business with quality principles of asset protection and building automation."

Simon Precious, Director of Transguard Solutions said: "This is the biggest building project undertaken by the Emirates Group thus far, and we are delighted to have been entrusted with the security system contract."

In accordance with the strict technical and performance requirements demanded by Emirates Group Security, Transguard Solutions will provide a comprehensive security system which will capitalise on the latest CCTV, Access Control and Entrance Control technology and a dedicated fibre optic network to transmit video, telemetry and data.

Mr. Precious added: "The effective management of critical security information is a complex process and the software platform is key to the success of this project. It is essential that control room operators are equipped with a solution that will enable them to react quickly to any event or incident. We have chosen to work with a security management software system provided by MAXxess Systems. The software has a proven track record and its open architecture provides the opportunity for unlimited future expansion of the security system."

The MAXxess Security Management Software platform integrates each component of the security system and presents information from any of the deployed equipment on a single screen. For example the CCTV Monitor module provides the capability to connect, manage and view video images from different equipment, regardless of the equipment's manufacturer. The images can be viewed simultaneously on a dedicated portion of a screen whilst operators are viewing other data at the same time.

*MAXxess has been a leader in traditional access control for decades. MAXxess designs and manufactures integrated enterprise security management systems that provide scalable solutions to a diverse group of organisations. Airport and port authorities, corporations, educational institutions, public utilities, manufacturers and government/military facilities are among the many users that benefit from our products and services. MAXxess was the first manufacturer to introduce a new class of security management systems that provide solutions to detect toxic chemicals, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats for companies, large complexes and entire cities. Headquartered in Anaheim, California with offices in Bracknell, England, MAXxess is sold worldwide through a well-established network of system integrators.

Transguard Solutions is the 'Physical and Electronic Security Integration and Building Automation' division of the Transguard Group, the wholly owned security services provider to the Emirates Group. Transguard Solutions delivers integrated turnkey Security Solutions, which enable Group clients to monitor, control, view and record individuals and assets. Transguard Solutions is dedicated to providing safe, reliable and efficient means of protecting people, property and assets.