WECO Systems International Ltd in conjunction with Cisco Systems Inc. USA, a world leader in networking solutions, security and collaboration technologies, is organizing a workshop titled; “Leveraging on your existing investment to implement Physical Security and Building Management System.”
Scheduled to hold on the 5th of July, 2011 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel in Lekki, the workshop is focused on taking a deeper look at how IP video surveillance and building/energy management systems can help organizations and governmental agencies protect people and assets as well as facilitate energy management for buildings, organizations and the community.
Speaking at Video the press conference to announce the event, Obinna Ekwonwa, Director of Infrastructural Services, WECO Systems International Limited, said it is the organizers believe that at the end of this workshop, invited guest who are drawn mainly from the Country’s leading Banks and the Oil & Gas sector would gain wide knowledge on how IP video surveillance and building/energy management systems can help their organizations protect its people and assets as well as facilitate energy management for their buildings, organizations and their operating communities at large.
He added that “in partnering with Cisco Systems, we shall be exploring how Cisco’s network-centric and open-architecture Physical Security solutions can help our invited guests leverage on their existing infrastructure to enhance security of lives and assets in their respective organizations.”
He continued by saying, “we are also bringing in Laurence Summers, a seasoned professional in the area of Physical Security and Building Management System from Quadrant Security group in the United Kingdom. He shall be leading the discussion on how IP Convergence utilizes Physical Security and Energy Management as a tool for organizational growth and development. Quadrant Security’s long term experience in the creation of innovative electronic solutions to security threats has benefited all areas of the Oil and Gas industry. This is the experience the workshop would tap into.”
Corroborating what Obinna Ekwonwa said, Olukayode Olabanji, Manager Network Solutions also of WECO Systems added that; “In today’s Nigeria, Physical Security and Building
Management Solutions are becoming more and more imperative due to increase in crimes (armed robbery and kidnapping) as well as subtle terrorism. This workshop would provide answers to some of these issues by addressing how Cisco-Smart can help organizations especially in the under-listed areas;”
- Transform how their buildings are built, operated, monitored, and controlled for lower costs and a better work environment
- Use Single Sign-On Solution (integration of Physical Security to Network Security) as a protective tool for its people and assets
- Reduce energy consumption across global operations with sustainable IP network solutions
Chuks MBA, Manager Enterprise Accounts in the Energy sector for Cisco Nigeria spoke about the unique technologies available from Cisco in the area of Physical Security and Building Management System. He said as a trusted advisor and networked physical security user, the company has helped forward-thinking organizations maximize the value of their systems, personnel and applications for more than twenty (20) years. He summed it up by saying Cisco Physical Security Solutions meets the uncompromising needs of many safety and security minded organizations today.
When asked about the requirement for attending this workshop, Obinna Ekwonwa responded by saying;attendance is strictly by invitation and our invited guests are strategic decision makers in the areas of IT, Risk Management & Compliance, Security Units and Facility Managers drawn from Leading Banks and the Oil & Gas sector of the Nigerian economy.
WECO Systems is a wholly Nigerian Company built around professional service delivery, customer satisfaction and excellence. We are a full Systems Integration Company with skills cutting across Infrastructure Solutions, Software and Enterprise Applications, Managed Services, Consulting and Advisory Services.
For further information please contact;
Onome Okwah
Head, Corporate Services
WECO Systems International Limited
MOBILE: +234 703 132 3600
Email: ookwah@wecosysgroup.com
