Hikvision acquires Pyronix to grow security market status…
Leading video surveillance manufacturer, Hikvision, has announced the acquisition of the UK security alarm firm, Pyronix, in a bid to extend its offering and apply further expertise to outshine its strong competition. Managing director at Pyronix, Sebastien Herrera, has claimed that the partnership will mark the future of security systems technology: “Hikvision and Pyronix combined […]
Avigilon 7K PRO camera ‘gives you the best clarity and detail’…
After its recent reveal at the ISC West 2016 trade show, Avigilon’s new 7K (30 megapixel) Pro camera claims to be the first of its kind to use a single-sensor to provide ultimate scene coverage, and, at the same time, reducing the storage consumption and minimising bandwidth. Commenting at the trade show, regional director at […]
Gallagher updates current innovative product and mobile app…
To update its current security management platform, industry technology manufacturer, Gallagher, has released the Command Centre v7.50, in addition to advancements of its award-winning mobile app. The Command Centre v7.50 claims to enhance the user experience with an improved operator efficiency by managing and allocating specific workstation licences; meanwhile integrating the Command Centre and Microsoft’s […]
Interview: The ongoing battle against cyber crime
You can’t have missed the cyber crime theme dominating the news headlines in the past few weeks. Triggered by the TalkTalk scandal, in which an estimated 150,000 customers accounts were compromised, it feels like an influx of stories surrounding some of the biggest names in the consumer realm have come to the surface. Not only […]
Cyber Threats in Modern Britain
This week, the British government’s Information Security Breaches Survey 2015 has been published, and its findings are alarming. The average cost of the most serious cyber attacks against large businesses now starts at £1.46 million. That figure has risen from £600,000 in 2014. However, big businesses are by no means the only targets of cyber […]
Security Industry Key Players Get Together at the Total Security Summit
Designed to draw on the combined skills and expertise of the security community, the Total Security Summit returned once again this year bigger and better than ever. Taking place on March 14th & 15th at the outstanding Radisson Blu, London Stansted; the event brought the industry’s key figures together for two days of match made […]
Home Office to reform powers of police staff, volunteers…
Moves to substitute volunteers for fully trained police officers are “ill-thought out” and will make serving the public harder for the police, according to comments from a police body. The Home Office plans to reform the powers and roles of police staff and volunteers — or special constables as they’re known. The Policing and Crime […]
Dealing with the human and financial cost of trespassers on UK’s rail network…
The number of deaths on the UK’s railways reached an all-time high of 332 last year despite a record-breaking eighth consecutive year without a fatal accident involving trains, according to safety figures. The shocking statistic points to the perpetual problem of rail trespassing, something National Rail says it is tackling through awareness programmes. Not including […]
It’s time to properly regulate the use of drones in security…
For all the pros associated with the commercial and practical uses of drones – or UAVs – there have been a lot of cons to weigh up in recent months in terms of public perception. Drones have offered a huge technological leap in surveillance for security personnel but without adhering to the correct guidelines and […]
‘Project Pink Panthers’ and the cost of tackling the jewellery theft threat…
They’re renowned as the most prolific jewellery thieves of all time. Having pulled off some of the most daring heists in criminal history in cities the world over – including London, Tokyo and Dubai — the Pink Panthers are thought to be behind diamond thefts worth nearly £350 million. Needless to say, the gang has […]
