Security 2013 Exhibition has reaffirmed its position as the largest annual industry event for security professionals in Australasia, announcing a record number of key industry decision makers and buyers in attendance and an increase of almost twenty per cent in visitor numbers compared to 2012.

The success of this year’s exhibition has been further endorsed by the industry with over eighty per cent of exhibitors already committed to exhibit at Security 2014, which will be held in Melbourne from June 4-6 for the first time in 14 years.

Security 2013 exhibitor Troy Donnelly, General Manager at Ezi Security Systems commented, “Security Exhibition is one of the best platforms in Australia to display our extensive product portfolio. The quality of professionals that visit our stand each year is second to none where we get the opportunity to explain the benefits of our products, and discuss more broadly some of the current trends impacting the security sector, not only with our current clients but also with prospects as well.”

Kylie McRorie, Exhibition Manager, Security 2013 Exhibition said, “Security 2013 was an outstanding success. The commitment, enthusiasm and dedication in evidence from exhibitors and visitors was overwhelming and their feedback and ongoing support has been both encouraging towards the move to Melbourne, and very positive towards the improvements we have made to the event this year. We are proud to host the annual Security Exhibition and to be able to work with the industry to showcase the latest security innovations, trends and insights and we look forward to an even bigger and better year in 2014 when we come to Melbourne”.

Some of the highlights from this year’s show included:

Seminar and Conference Sessions
An acclaimed panel of industry leaders presented in a series of lively, practical sessions in the Security Solutions Seminar Theatre sharing insights into the latest trends and issues impacting Australian businesses, from aviation security and hostile vehicle mitigation to managing risk in major events.

Internationally recognised expert on terrorism, Dr. Anne Speckhard, made a special guest appearance at Security 2013, presenting the keynote session on the motives and factors that drives someone to become a terrorist. NBN Co’s Strategic Consulting Architect, Anthony Camilleri, provided an update on the rollout of the NBN as well as its Security Industry Engagement Activities.

This year’s Security Conference presented by the industry’s peak body, the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL), also saw global experts present on issues ranging from terrorism, crisis, risk and reputation management. Don Randall, Head of Security at the Bank of England, delivered the keynote session on how to create safer communities through engaging with public and private security partnerships, while Mark Edmonds, Program Manager Electronic Security Systems at Railcorp presented a case study on its security monitoring system.

Product Innovation and New Product of the Year Award
This year’s exhibition showcased the latest security solutions from over 150 exhibitors both locally and from around the world including the likes of Bosch, EZI Security, MOBOTIX AG and Interlogix. CCTV cameras, biometric identification systems, bollards, electronic locks, thermal imaging cameras and access control solutions were among the hundreds of products on display. There was also a record number of new products appearing for the first time on Australian shores at Security 2013, including FLIR Systems’ FC-Series S: Thermal Imaging Camera and HID’s iCLASS SEOS Credential.

Australian owned and operated, Ezi Security Systems claimed the prestigious Best New Product of the Year Award for its Ezi Elkosta M50 Bollard. The unique movable bollard is developed to withstand the impact of a 6.8 tonne vehicle travelling at 80 km/h and features a world first integrated hydraulic drive unit complete with EFO-facility. SALTO’s cloud-based access control solution Clay was recognised as first runner up, while Cognitec’s facial recognition technology FaceVACS-VideoScan was named second runner-up.

Security 2014 Exhibition & Conference
Following the success of 2013, the Security Exhibition & Conference will return to Melbourne in 2014. The move will offer increased new business and networking opportunities, and will continue to be the region’s essential meeting place for the industry.

Natalie Moussa, Senior Brand Manager at ID Warehouse said, “This is our ninth consecutive year exhibiting at the Security Exhibition. We see the event as an integral part of our marketing calendar each year, it’s always a great opportunity to showcase our latest products and we’re very pleased with the quality of visitors and new enquiries we receive each year. As an exhibitor, it delivers great value for us each year and we are very much looking forward to Security 2014 in Melbourne”.

Geoff Plummer, Business Development Manager at Smartlock Digital and Davcor Group commented, “We are looking forward to moving back to Melbourne for Security 2014. This change means we are opening ourselves up to a whole new group of clients who we previously may not have been able to reach, and significantly increases our return on investment.”

For more information on Security 2014 Exhibition, visit www.securityexpo.com.au or www.breakingintomelbourne.com.au.