AI Magazine Issue 7 2018

58 Acquisition International - Issue 7 2018 Intervid is a boutique, highly specialised technology company that provides advanced and cost-effective integrated security solutions. In June, Intervid was named in Acquisition International Magazine’s ongoing 2018 Global Excellence Awards programme, with the title of the Leader in Video & Access Control Security for the Middle East. On the back of the win, we profiled this innovative firm to find out more about the secrets behind their success. he Middle East has long been considered a hub of innovation; the home of emerging technology, and an incubator for ground-breaking start-ups. Intervid is a firm very much born from this mould, as a leading provider of integrated security solutions for the modern, digital-first, landscape. Focusing on a triumvirate comprised of IP video, IP access control and IP cloud services, they have built a network that extends across 15 countries, covering the Middle East, Europe, Asia and North America. To achieve this, they have partnered with a plethora of Fortune 500 firms, including Microsoft, Dell, Samsung, Cisco, and Sony, in order to deliver, in their own words, “best in breed technology solutions”. For the last couple of years, the obsession with cloud technology has reached a fever-pitch, with many believing that 2018 was the year that wireless, integrated tech would come into its own. In many ways, this has come to pass. As IoT and smart technology moves into the mainstream, and is incorporated into emerging markets, it seems that the golden age of cloud technology has started. Naturally, with every trend, there is a flipside – when it comes to inter-connectivity, that flipside can be found in security concerns. A concern that, by all regards, is not unsubstantiated. Intervid are experts in physical security solutions – video cameras, and access control systems, partnered with world-class data centres. When it comes to securing your business’ future, and your peace of mind, there is no one better. The foundation of Intervid’s success can be found in its tested expertise, with 10 years of experience in managing cost-effective solutions, and its sector specialisation. Utilising, primarily, internet protocol- based technology, they have the ability to replace Company: Intervid Address: Office 128, 1st Floor, Building 2, DIC Dubai, United Arab Emirates Website: www.intervid.net Phone: 00971 4391 3650 Securing Your Business’ Future T 1807AI29 legacy surveillance and security systems with newer, more effective and, ultimately, more secure products. With the aid of their propriety R&D teams, Intervid’s have developed super-scale cloud-based data centres capable of supporting global financial transactions and block chain cryptography and verification. Moreover, as the sole owner of the entire network, they can guarantee a 99.9% uptime. To fulfil this promise, Intervid have a team of engineers, developers, manufacturer and technicians who maintain an ongoing, and comprehensive 24/7 support service. In Intervid’s words, “our solutions are end-to-end, integrating best of class technologies into a secure, fail safe, redundant network - complete with edge devices- to suit specific customer requirements.” Every day, Intervid’s combined network records, and stores, over 120,000 hours of business intelligence through their on-demand subscription basis. Perhaps nothing is more of a testament to their abilities than their clientele, who work in some of the most security-intensive sectors including; airlines, security and protection firms, hotels, banks, retailers and corporate bodies. From Heathrow Airport, to the Burj Al Arab, Intervid are adept at matching their products to the specific needs of the client, considering risk profile, corporate requirements and security budget. With recent cyber security breaches, and in the wake of the EU’s GDPR, an overcompensation effect may come into play - as businesses pull resources to bolster digital defence, there is the very real danger that physical defence and security becomes defined by complacency. Intervid stresses the importance of moving with the latest developments, as evident in their IP practices, and embrace a solution that, ultimately, more secure, faster and more resilient than many products on the market. Acquisition International Magazine’s Global Excellence Awards were launched to commemorate and recognise the work of companies all over the world, regardless of size or prominence, who are achieving extraordinary milestones in their sector. Intervid were acknowledged on the back of their work in the security sector, and for their innovative approach to IP-based systems. When it comes to securing your business’ future, and your peace of mind, there is no one better.