SecuTech 2007, which took place at the Taipei World Trade Center on April 16th, proved to be the banner event of the year delivering several new forums and events at the 10th annual security exhibition. A&S Group, the organizer was proud to celebrate its long term achievement in the security industry with its spectacular venue lined up for the grand opening, including traditional aboriginal dancers and drummers.

With over 650 exhibitors and a showgrounds extending beyond 24,000 sq. feet, the must see exhibition of the year boasted a wide array of manufacturers from both Asia and abroad that had visitors packing themselves on the showground even to the very end.

As a prime source for launching new products, SecuTech 2007 also took time out to note major new markets in the world with their first ever "Country Hours" and "New Market" events, hosting guests from Russia, India, Brazil and South East Asia. These conferences allowed many buyers and investors to get a first hand look at the market situations and to understand the growing trends in each country and the important business sectors to invest in. As the second floor was filled with various conferences being conducted on the security industry, major business transactions could be seen taking place on and off the floor of the showgrounds. Manufacturers and international buyers gathered at the numerous exhibition booths to settle their final prices.

One of the main highlights at this show was the seventh annual Global Digital Surveillance Forum, which gathered industry players far and wide to participate in the presentations covering the growing importance of IT and security. Divided into four main tracks, several topics were covered from important vertical markets in intelligent surveillance to chipset and integrated video solutions. Nothing was left behind. Major companies like Seagate, Texas Instruments, Pelco, Honeywell, Verint, Panasonic and Axis spoke at the events as well as newer companies like Intellivision, ioimage, ObjectVideo, Pixim and DVTel. Their overall ability to share their vision of the future for the security industry proved invaluable to the audience on hand.

There were more than 2000 kinds of electronic security products that could be found on-site. New products were also on display on the showgrounds with products like DVR's introducing a hybrid of DVRs and CMS. With a central management system that supports the dual codec DVR, and a stronger ability to record high quality images, this new product took a high place in the market. Additionally, connectivity to 3G for streaming video content was demonstrated to be able to connect mobile phones to network cameras installed at home. This allows constant alert for homeowners who are not always able to safeguard their homes by gaining instant access through their mobile devices.

Simultaneously, the festive attitude and launch of A&S International's 100th issue gathered a large group of observers eager to share in the excitement. With exhibitors like AVTech, GE Security, Tamron, and HID, this expo was nothing short of international players. The much awaited celebratory launch of the 100th issue's supplemental book entitled, "Evolving with Passion," was also distributed throughout the exhibition from an energetic and enthusiastic group of cheerleaders on site. Covering the last 50 years in security history, editors from A&S International tried to cover all the major and relevant events resulting in one of the most dynamic collections on security history ever!

Final Comparisons
Organizer Parson Lee stated that "SecuTech 2007, truly is an international exhibition. There are no others that can compare to us within Asia and our ability to serve and provide the perfect platform for security players to benefit from will always be our goal. Amongst the top security exhibitions in the world, SecuTech 2007 can definitely be classified as belonging in the top three."

But you don't have to just listen to us, numerous international visitors and buyers also had comments for our staff.

Juan Villaran Escardo, CEO, Grupo ST Electronic Security Distributors and Consultants said that "Having come to SecuTech in 2000, 2003, and now 2007 I can really see the difference in the sense that there are no longer many small booths. Perhaps this is because of market consolidation but it is a good thing. There is more efficient use of time and you are able to get access to the ones who are actually able to deliver on what they say they can do. It is much easier to concentrate on talking to the real players."

Sergio Americano Mendes, co-owner, Sektronix, and co-owner Laercio Cunha also mentioned that "SecuTech is growing; it is the exhibition that is most focused on the electronic-security business in the world. We have been coming to Asia for the past ten years and SecuTech is the only show that is made up almost entirely (90 percent) of electronic-security companies. It is the best, most specialized show in Asia." He also went on to comment that in comparing ISC West in Las Vegas and IFSEC in Birmingham which are also specialized in electronic security, "attending them is almost a waste of time in the sense that everyone knows that these products are all manufactured nearly without exception in Asia."

Rudi Bouret Bayer, CEO Nitrix CFTV adds that "I have been coming to SecuTech all 10 years, since the very beginning. We are very satisfied with SecuTech. The show has become much more professional over the years and it is geared toward more professional users of electronic security such as system integrators."

John Knapp, product line manager for Stanley Security Solutions commented on the importance of attending SecuTech. "I found products and partners without spending two weeks going all over the place. The first real benefit of the show is there are so many people in one place, the other is new companies. I find those by just walking the showgrounds and discovering products."

With such great success, and the continuous ability to deliver the best and most dynamic collection of security players from Asia, SecuTech is the perfect platform for showcasing your security products and for finding new buyers all in one location. Next year, SecuTech will be held from April 16-18th, 2008 at the same site with perhaps an ever larger showground. See you there!