16 July 2008
Alpha Data has partnered with world leading security solution provider Cardax for access control and security management systems.

Cardax products consist predominantly of access control and security management systems.  It makes use of programmed cards that instantly allow or cancel access to any secure environment inside an organisation's premises. 

"When considering a security system, and the way forward, there are certain areas that need to be addressed. You need to be sure the system will meet your needs, now and as you grow in the future. Cardax solutions offer flexibility from four areas; integration (with third party systems), scalability, encryption levels, and IT compatibility," said Sharbil Khalil, General Manager of Cardax Middle East. "Alpha Data has extensive experience with a variety of industry sectors across the UAE, and so this is a strategic partnership for us along with our other partners in the UAE," he added.

The security management systems, known as Cardax FT serves as the central hub for the integrated site security and a management information system.  All the activities in the secure area will be recorded and the report of the system activity will be available showing who has been in the room and when.

"With a trend for adopting security systems across industries in the UAE, it was important for us to offer the best in terms of security for our client requirements. Working with Cardax for the UAE market is a very effective way to catering the rising security needs of various industries," said Fadi Ramadan, Division Manager for Multimedia & Security of Alpha Data.

Cardax solutions complement Alpha Data's current security system offering of CCTV, time attendance and intruder alarms.

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About Gallagher Group Ltd. (Parent Company of Cardax)
Gallagher Security Management Systems is a division of the Gallagher Group Limited, a privately owned New Zealand based company.

In addition to the Cardax and PowerFence™ security systems, the Gallagher Group also develops and markets a wide range of Animal Management Systems.

Established in 1938, the Group is the operating company for an integrated international organisation, which encompasses the development, manufacturing, and marketing of its solutions.

Gallagher Group is a well-established global business group with distributors located in over 100 countries across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and the Pacific.

About Alpha Data
Founded in 1981, Alpha Data is one of the largest IT and Telecom Solutions companies in the Emirates with revenues in excess of $120 Million and offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Alpha Data strives to build long term client relationships based on mutual trust and respect. With a team of over 650 qualified personnel, Alpha Data provides complete end-to-end solutions in the following areas of expertise: Telecommunications & Radio, Networking & Security Solutions, Infrastructure Cabling, Enterprise Computing, Audio Visual Systems and Applications. Each of our specialist areas are backed up by highly qualified presales and post sales support teams who handle both project implementation and post-sales support. Beyond our offering, what counts most to our clients is the technical skills of our staff. Alpha Data's people have both high level industry certification & in depth experience in their respective fields.

For more information, please contact:
Alpha Data
Marketing Department
P.O. Box 45384
Abu Dhabi, UAE
T 02 6333 644  F 02 6211924
E milanie@alpha.ae W www.alpha.ae

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