G4S to headline aviation security summit at Intersec 2013

G4S Global Aviation Solutions Director, David Stockton will present on the subject of Manpower & Technology to Technology & Manpower at the summit, outlining a wide range of innovative service delivery models, from virtual check ins, to automated transfer & boarding, to integrated journey management.

The session will address the opportunities and challenges behind embracing such technology practices in the world of aviation.

"Our aviation footprint spans across 45 countries, with presence at over 120 airports and providing services to 85 of the world's leading airlines. The region with its burgeoning economy and aviation sector comprises some of our most important markets globally. Our presence at Intersec is to re-emphasize our experience and technological advanced solutions in the field and explore opportunities to share this with partners across the region," said Chris Fergus, G4S Regional Managing Director, Middle East.

"Owing to our global expertise in the sector, Aviation Security is an integral part of our UAE vision. We have been associated with the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Airports since 2008 and contribute to both these locations more than 700 of our personnel on a daily basis across various functions including customer service and boarding pass scanners. With the introduction of more local airlines and new airports, the UAE aviation sector is a headline focus for us at G4S," said Mohamed Ezeldin, Managing Director, G4S, UAE.

G4S Technology, a division of G4S and a global market leader in providing fully integrated security solutions, will be an active part of the summit for its massive implementations of EV1 Smart Card Readers across several airports including Abu Dhabi Terminal 2.

G4S is headquartered in the UK and operates in more than 120 countries and over 625,000 employees. Dubbed as the largest employer by the London Stock Exchange, G4S has an additional stock exchange listing in Copenhagen.

The company services 11 countries across the Middle East by providing Manned Security Solutions, Security Systems, Cash Solutions and Facilities Management, offering a trusted service to thousands of international, regional and local customers.

G4S began its UAE venture in 1994 and today is the only security company with a complete national footprint with 11 offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Fujairah, RAK, and Um-Al Quwain.

With strength in excess of 10,000 employees providing services to almost all the industry sectors including government, retail, banking, shopping malls, events and airports, G4S is the UAE's leading total security solutions provider.