GEC NEWS WIREDubai Police to unveil operational Robocop while Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) will host VR simulation of its high-speed capsule at 4th Gulf Information Security and Conference and Internet of Things Expo
As companies and individuals across the globe increasingly feel the pressure to protect crucial information online, world-leading cybersecurity firms at the 4th Gulf Information Security and Conference (GISEC) will share their market-leading knowledge, and the latest and most innovative technologies to help firms keep data secure.
With research by the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasting global organisations worldwide will spend USD101.6 billion annually on cybersecurity software, hardware and services by 2020 – compared with spending of USD73.7 billion in 2016 – the world’s leading IT providers will showcase their latest solutions and discuss new avenues to explore investment, knowledge sharing and collaboration at GISEC 2017. The event runs concurrently with the Internet of Things Expo (ioTx) at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 21-23 May.
“Organisations globally, and in the region, are focusing more and more of their attention and budgets on cybersecurity by establishing robust security frameworks that help minimise the risk of security breaches,” said Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Exhibitions & Events Management, DWTC.
“GISEC plays a pivotal role in bringing experts and industry professionals together to network, share insights and provide best practices to help governments and companies tackle the rising concern of cybersecurity.”
Highlights of the tech extravaganza will see Dubai Police launch its first fully-functional ‘Robocop’ at the Internet of Things Expo (ioTx). The Android-based robot is equipped with face-recognition technology and will be used by members of the public to report crimes and pay traffic fines. Additionally, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) will showcase its futuristic transportation plans and give visitors a real-life, high-speed travelling experience with its VR simulation of a Hyperloop journey.
