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NEW As well as this the Minister of State for Security The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP made a Keynote Address on the 13th September. In 2015 the security zone was a huge success which resulted in a record number first-time exhibitors showcasing the latest equipment and technologies in conjunction with a catalogue of prime contractors such as Fujitsu, Dell, BAE Systems - Applied Intelligence, BT, CISCO and Intel. Showcased within the Security Zone were products and services ranging from security & special forces training, tactical equipment, perimeter security covert & overt surveillance & camera equipment and PPE, with exhibitors including CEIA, Palo Alto Networks, International Armoured Group, Barrett Communications, SFD Global, H. Henriksen, Bergans and BeaverFit. DSEI 2017 also saw an enhanced Joint Zone with a plethora of products from exhibitors within the following sectors: C4ISTAR, Communications, DIO, Electronic Warfare, Joint Enablers, Logistics, Medical, Robotics & Telemedicine. Following the huge success of 2015’s Medical Innovation Zone the area was expanded to include more companies along with an award winning demonstration area which once again was organised with a team from Defence Medical Services (DMS) Medical Directorate. General Sir Chris Deverell, Commander Joint Forces Command commented; “DSEI 17 will offer Joint Forces Command the opportunity to report on our plans for the future, in particular on operationalising our Warfare In The Information Age concept. I am looking forward to it.” pmcimagazine.com