IFSEC  2006,  the world's leading security exhibition,  will provide  an immense source of information in this key  area. Taking  place  at Birmingham NEC from 8-11 May  2006,  IFSEC offers a convenient way to investigate the latest technology and   the  surrounding  issues  for  those  responsible  for security procurement.

Dedicated feature area, The CCTV Village, will host a  range of   global   CCTV   and   access   control   manufacturers, distributors   and   suppliers  demonstrating   the   latest technological  advances,  including  industry  leaders  JVC, Sanyo,  Siemens,  Panasonic, Dedicated  Micros  and  Pentax. Other  CCTV  manufacturers  exhibiting  include  Bosch,   GE Security, LG electronics, Honeywell, Pelco and Tyco.

"Security  has  become a top priority in  towns  and  cities across  the UK, particularly in light of the London bombings last  year,  and  staying one step  ahead  of  criminals  is becoming increasingly difficult," explains James Blue, event director,  IFSEC.  "Last year, over 59% of the  vistors   to IFSEC were there to source CCTV and this year the event will feature even more products, services and educational content to help local authorities combat crime."

As  well  as  numerous feature areas, IFSEC 2006  will  also include  a  vast educational programme with a host  of  free seminar  sessions covering the hot security  topics  from  a variety of angles.  Seminars of particular interest to civil servants include:

Will  your  CCTV  system  catch criminals?  -  Presented  by Dedicated Micros

Key  performance  indicators for security  system  design  - Presented by Norbain

Current  threats and responses - Presented by  The  Security institute

For  visitors looking to source security solutions  tailored to  their  needs, the Security Solutions area of  the  event will provide an ideal focal point from which to explore  the latest products and services, whilst visitors interested  in integrated  applications will be able to research  the  best solutions  within the Network Advantage area.  Solutions  on exhibit   will  include  the  latest  command  and   control software, visualisation systems, DVR and NVR Technology,  IP  cameras, network-based access control and Intelligent  Video Processing.

For   the   first  time,  the  guarding  sector   has   been specifically   provided  for,  with  a  specially   designed 'pavilion'  that  will  house  24  of  the  major   guarding providers in the UK.  The Security Guarding Village has been planned  with  the  full  support of the  Security  Industry Association,   ASIS   International,  BSIA,   The   Security Institute and a number of leading companies, including Group 4  Securicor,  Mitie Security, Securitas, Initial  Security, Legion   Group,  Wilson  James,  ICTS,  Nationwide  Security Services,  Constant Security Services, Sword Event  Guarding and Broadland Guarding.

Fire Solutions, a new area for IFSEC this year, will provide visitors  interested in fire protection and fire  prevention with  the  ideal platform from which to source new  products and services.