JBK Controls WLL, part of the 36- year-old JBK Group of Companies, was established in 1994 in Doha, Qatar. JBK is one of the top System Integrators in the Qatar market. The companies market position is based on continuous innovation and product integration tailored to meet specific company needs. JBK Controls has constantly endeavoured to add new products to integrate into its system and to keep uptodate with the growing improvements and innovations in technology. Custom built software is being used widely to give the user complete control of the premises at the tip of a finger. Managing Director

K Mohammed Ghazali told The Peninsula about the business of the company and how it aims to benefit from participating in the 2nd Civil Defence Exhibition and Conference.

Please outline your firm’s business with some details of the projects it is handling.

JBK Controls WLL, a 11-year-old company and part of the JBK Group is headed by Sh Khalid bin Jassim bin Khalid Al Thani. One of the top System Integrators in the country, JBK Controls has consolidated a resource pool of more than 200 including architects and consultant engineers providing solutions from concept to completion.

The products offered by us can integrate into a single efficient network every information control uses for the purpose of security of a building and its occupants. Our comprehensive product range is designed to meet high levels of safety requirements and all system related products are designed to be compatible with the requirements of the relevant international industry standards and local civil defence requirements. A large part of our success story is attributed to the strong focus on quality, delivery and support of our customers largely centered around the services offered by us.

Our major projects include: Integrated Security Management System for major oil and gas companies in Qatar; Smart Integrated Building Management solution to all major Oil & gas establishments; Government ministries, hotel industry, sports industry, telecom and educational sector.

With the internet proliferating at an unprecedented pace, how do you think IT security is going to keep up with new developments?

The latest developments in the IT sector open a broader scope wherein all the services are available on an integrated platform. IT security and services play a major role in maintaining the integrity and safety of data, which today’s generation of users are pretty much aware of. Major initiatives are being launched by industry experts and we at JBK ensure that the issues faced by companies in the area of IT security are addressed.

What is the future of IT security in this region — GCC and the Middle East?

There is immense potential in the IT security market. Though enterprises are vigilant about their IT security budgets they are not shying away from investing in strengthening the security services,

Please tell us how you aim to benefit from participating in the 2nd Civil Defence Exhibition and Conference. Is it the first time that your firm is taking part in this exhibition or it was also a part of the 1st Civil Defence Exhibition and Conference?

Civil Defence Exhibition and Conference is a good chance to display the products and services of the company and it gives us a platform to showcase the products and services required to improve fire safety across all sectors in this fast growing country. It is an opportunity for communication among the consulting offices and service providers like us to provide knowledge about modern and Intelligent systems.

Any new line of business your firm is planning to venture into.

We are planning to get involved in electro mechanical space.