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Secutech Vietnam returns to the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC), reaffirming its position as a cornerstone event for Vietnam’s security and fire safety sectors. Running 14–16 August, 480 exhibiting brands from 17 countries and regions are showcasing the latest innovations across 13,000 sqm, including five featured pavilions and three specialised zones. Meanwhile, the show’s fringe programme presents insights and cutting-edge solutions linked directly to Vietnam’s future economic ambitions. Latest integrated video surveillance Secutech Vietnam cements its pivotal role in driving emerging growth industries Backed by strong government support, and with some 15,600 trade visitors expected to attend, Secutech Vietnam cements its pivotal role in driving emerging growth industries, while maintaining its core focus on security and fire safety. The show brings together a diverse group of exhibitors presenting the latest integrated video surveillance, intelligent key and asset control, fire detection and suppression, personal protective equipment, and cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and robotics for disaster prevention. Goals in smart manufacturing Ms. Regina Tsai, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd – Taiwan Branch, explained: “These innovations are perfectly aligned with Vietnam’s strategic goals in smart manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and enhanced urban safety – sectors that are pivotal to the country’s future development." "This is proven by the fact we have outstanding exhibitor participation for the second year in a row, thanks in no small part to strong support by major government bodies such as the Vietnam Fire and Rescue Police Department and the Ministry of Public Security." Vietnam’s key public sectors Two display areas, namely the Fire Truck Display Area and the Police Equipment Zone, spotlight applications Tsai added: "Their attendance underscores the strategic significance of the fair as a platform for advancing national safety and technological growth.” Two display areas, namely the Fire Truck Display Area and the Police Equipment Zone, spotlight applications for some of Vietnam’s key public sectors, while the show’s pavilions and zones give buyers convenient access to several of the industry’s most well-known international suppliers. Featured pavilions and zones Japan Pavilion Korea Pavilion MIT (Made in Taiwan) Innovation Zone Singapore Pavilion UL Solutions Pavilion Special zones include: Disaster Prevention Zone Occupational Safety / PPE Zone Urban Safety Zone The show’s VIP business matching service and buyer delegations are set to increase opportunities for innovation exchange, which is a topic also brought to the fore at several of the show’s fringe events. Integral to Vietnam’s economic initiatives and growth strategy Smart Factory & Automation Seminar focuses on industrial efficiency, a priority for Vietnam’s Industry 4.0 initiative The Smart Factory & Automation Seminar focuses on driving industrial efficiency, a key priority for Vietnam’s Industry 4.0 initiative, which aims to make Vietnam one of the leading smart manufacturing and innovation hubs in Asia. This one-day seminar, co-organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Automation Association (HAuA), brings together industry experts who share practical solutions, case studies, and strategies for integrating automation, electronics, security, and fire safety technologies into smart factories.  Confirmed speakers include representatives from Advantech, ESTEC Digital, Honeywell, KGS Fire & Security Singapore, M.Tech, NORD Gear, rexroth A Bosch Company, Schmersal Vietnam, TNT Technologies, and VdS. Vietnam’s Digital Infrastructure Strategy Meanwhile, the ICT & Smart Building Infrastructure Forum 2025, jointly arranged with the Ho Chi Minh Computer Association (HCA), addresses the convergence of smart building, security, automation, and ICT technologies, which aligns directly with Vietnam’s Digital Infrastructure Strategy. ICT & Smart Building Infrastructure Forum 2025, jointly arranged with the HCA, handles the convergence of Security This forum presents real-world applications demonstrating how security and fire system integrators, building management system providers, ICT vendors, and telecom operators collaborate to deliver integrated digital infrastructure. Speakers from 3ONEDATA, CAD, Dahua Technology, Hanwha Vision, KEENFINITY, Phuc Binh, Seagate Technology, Silver Sea, VNG Corporation, and VNPT will share expert insights on infrastructure intelligence, a key driver supporting Vietnam’s digital economy vision, which aims for the digital economy to account for 30% of GDP by 2030. Vietnam’s government-backed Industry 4.0 initiative Secutech Vietnam 2025’s Tech Stage further facilitates discussions on the key technologies aligned with Vietnam’s government-backed Industry 4.0 initiative, Digital Infrastructure Strategy, and digital economy goals. The stage is split into three sessions: 1. Security Session This session will showcase advanced security technologies that are essential for the growth of smart infrastructure across Vietnam. It features AI-powered video management, integrated enterprise security platforms, intelligent access and key management, as well as electric perimeter security solutions designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency. The following companies will share their unique insights: 3S System Technology, ASIS Technologies, AxxonSoft Asia, Morse Watchmans, Shanghai Gato IT, Servo Dynamics, and VIVOTEK. 2. Smart Fire Technology Session Focused on intelligent fire safety solutions for both urban and industrial environments, this session highlights technologies such as fire pumps, linear heat detection systems, modular fire and life safety platforms, and smoke/heat exhaust fans. These innovations aim to deliver early fire detection, effective emergency ventilation, and enhanced compliance with Vietnam’s safety regulations. Featured companies include: KGS Fire & Security Singapore, LGM Products, NM FIRE (S), and Phương Linh Group. 3. PPE/Disaster Prevention Session With an emphasis on the latest safety and disaster readiness products, this session is set to feature explosion-proof firefighting robots, high-endurance UAVs for surveillance and emergency response, emergency escape equipment, and premium safety footwear designed to improve workplace safety and rapid disaster response. The following companies will participate: Beijing Topsky Intelligent Equipment Group, Durasafe, Mallcom India, and VTFCTech. Held concurrently with Secutech Vietnam 2025, Fire & Safety Vietnam highlights innovations in fire prevention, rescue, and industrial safety, with SMABuilding spotlighting advancements in building automation, IoT integration, and energy efficiency. Together, these dedicated events broaden the scope of the platform, offering specialised solutions for safety, security, and smart building professionals.

The Dover International Speedway’s high-banked, one-mile concrete oval racing track is also known as ‘The Monster Mile’. The race track hosts six thrilling NASCAR races a year, at the sports complex that covers more than 800 square acres of land area, in Kent County, Delaware, USA. The race track’s grounds have also been home to the famous four-day Firefly Music Festival, which normally hosts approx. 100 bands, playing across the six stages located at the event. Jim Hosfelt, the Director of Public Safety and Track Operations at Dover International Speedway, Inc., said “During non-event times, our Public Safety Office uses the system around the clock, to monitor activity. We use our cameras, as proactively as possible, looking for issues, before they occur. I’ve always been a firm believer in having a solid video system and our system fits our needs very well.” Axis Communication’s IP network cameras With a full view of patrons coming in and scanning tickets, we monitor the traffic flow" The security team currently covers the Dover International Speedway’s racing track with IP network cameras from Axis Communications, including pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) and 360° multi-image panoramic models. They routinely use additional video feeds from smartphones and mobile devices, pushed to the security system via the Milestone XProtect Mobile app. All video is monitored live and archived to a set of Milestone Husky network video recorders (NVRs). Jim Hosfelt adds, “With a full view of patrons coming in and scanning tickets, we monitor the traffic flow. We can see a wave of people coming in real-time and decide if we need to open more gates. From just a resource deployment standpoint, the video system is very beneficial to make sure everyone is moving through, as efficiently and safely as possible.” Multi-monitor workstation for constant monitoring Ryan Kelly, who serves as the Senior Account Manager at installing partner, Advantech, Inc., explained how a multi-monitor workstation has been set up at the Joint Operations Centre, where all camera feeds are constantly monitored live. On event days, the Joint Operations Centre has people from all law enforcement agencies, including the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), the Homeland Security, the Dover Police Department, the Delaware State Police, as well as medical teams and the Delaware Division of Transportation. For the day-to-day routine operations, we have three full-time people" Ryan Kelly said, “For the day-to-day routine operations, we have three full-time people. If it’s a race weekend, our combined agency numbers swell to over 800. During the music festival, this number goes over 1,200 people per day. This includes security, law enforcement, EMS, paramedics, doctors, nurses, all the partners that work the festival and we consider them all part of our team here at the Speedway.” Joint Operation Centre The Joint Operation Centre is designed to share the Milestone video feeds with the state of Delaware’s Department of Transportation (DoT), other relevant agencies and partners. Ryan Kelly adds, “We can get access to local, surrounding DOT cameras, to monitor traffic and often the festival managers may also set up another, temporary video system. Thanks to the open platform Milestone VMS, we can bring all this together. Everyone can collaborate within our Joint Operations Centre, helping to ensure we deliver an enjoyable and safe event.” Team reviews video post-event Additionally, the team reviews video post-event, in order to evaluate performance and improve operations. They look at everything from security improvements to marketing and sales, vendor and concession stand positioning, parking and crowd control. The system is used to monitor and evaluate the in-field activities as well, ensuring the safety of speedway workers, vendors, and drivers in their areas.

Matrox validated product range includes industrial motherboards and chassis Matrox Graphics Inc. recently announced a worldwide partnership with global embedded computing leader Advantech to launch a new portfolio of video wall solutions. The Matrox-validated product range includes industrial motherboards and chassis, as well as AVS series controllers that support up to two or five Matrox Mura™ MPX Series output/input video wall controller boards. The AVS series controllers will drive up to 8 HD outputs/8 HD inputs and 20 HD outputs/20 HD inputs respectively, providing OEMs, system integrators, resellers, and installers with the opportunity to build world-class, high-impact video walls for various applications including presentation, signage, control rooms, security & surveillance, and public and private venues. The newly-developed series of Advantech motherboards, chassis, and two (AVS-240 and AVS-290) or five (AVS-540) Mura MPX board-based systems encourage versatile video wall system development. This is due to Mura’s single-slot, 4-output/4-input board design, as well as its PCI Express® (PCIe) x16 Gen2 architecture which leverages 64 Gbit/sec duplex data transfer for uncompromising Full HD performance. Mura MPX boards are also multi-functional, equipped to capture, scale, position, and display a variety of input sources—including High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliant devices—across an array of monitors, projectors, cubes, and other outputs.   “The development of video wall technology has changed basic lifestyles: digital signage, stage broadcasting, surveillance, factory automation, and transportation are all active behind the scenes. Thanks to computer, network, and display technology advances, video wall performance continues to improve while total cost of ownership goes down, making video walls the fastest-growing area in the IT and digital electronics industries. Advantech is aware of this transformation and is collaborating with ecosystem partners to develop premium video wall solutions to fulfill the market demand,” said Franz Wei, Vice President of Advantech Embedded Systems Group. “This is an interesting and exciting partnership for both Matrox and Advantech as it opens up a myriad of solution concepts for the video wall market,” says Helgi Sigurdsson, Product Manager, Matrox Graphics Inc. “Not only will customers be able to purchase pre-configured solutions for simple deployments, but also conveniently choose from a variety of Matrox-validated Advantech motherboard/chassis plus Mura MPX board combinations to deliver customised controller systems geared to meet specific video wall requirements.”   Advantech key features: Optimised BIOS supports multiple Mura MPX cards Data bus architecture optimised for zero-latency video data switching Wide operating temperature range provides high reliability in the field High-efficiency power solution meets multiple Mura MPX power requirements Video wall can be remotely monitored and controlled Availability Advantech motherboards, chassis, and AVS-240 and AVS-290 video wall controllers are now available, while the AVS-540 system will be available in Q1 2013. For more information, contact Advantech.