F24 and The BCI present the new Emergency Communications Report 2021
The pandemic has driven organisations to adopt collaboration software in 2020 and this trend is expected to continue for 2021. Previous reports have highlighted an overreliance on tools from the private environment for communication during emergency situations (e.g. WhatsApp). Organisations are moving away from tools from such as WhatsApp and using more collaborative tools such […]
Impact of COVID-19 on physical security market revealed
A new report delivers what it calls the best estimate of the global market for physical security products going forward to 2025, based on two scenarios. In March 2020, The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Within a few weeks, it was clear that the pandemic was highly likely to cause the world’s […]
Security software will be worth $45.5bn this year
The digital transformation accelerated by the pandemic and the growing number of data breaches and cyberattacks has forced online users, companies, and organizations to increase their spending on security software solutions. According to data presented by StockApps.com, global security software revenues are expected to hit $45.5bn in 2021, a 20% increase in two years. For the purposes of the study, […]
Are these the key physical security trends for 2021?
Innovative applications of security technology, focus on privacy, growing cybersecurity concerns, hybrid cloud adoption, and increasing scrutiny into vendors are among Genetec’s top five predictions for the physical security industry in 2021… Innovative security solutions will help businesses thrive post pandemicWhile the world remains optimistic for 2021, organizations will need to remain creative about how […]
Demand for datacentre solutions set to rebound post-COVID
A return to pre-COVID levels of confidence regarding future demand for datacentres was an encouraging finding from the latest independent industry survey, which captures the views of over 3,000 senior datacentre professionals across Europe, including owners, operators, developers, consultants and end users. The Winter Report 2020/21, now in its 13th Year is undertaken by independent research house IX […]
Number of CCTV Cameras in the UK reaches 5.2 million
The number of CCTV Cameras in the UK may be as many as 5.2 million, with 1 camera for every 13 people as the popularity of public surveillance, home CCTV and doorbell camera use increases. That’s according to research, which says 96% of the total number of cameras in the UK are now operated by […]
WHITE PAPER: Smartphones – the future of access control?
Abloy UK has released a white paper exploring how the critical infrastructure sector can unlock the potential of smartphones in the workplace to improve employee mobility, job satisfaction and productivity. Despite consumer usage of smartphones increasing significantly over the last decade, many organisations haven’t been as quick to tap into the uses and benefits smartphones […]
COVID-19 to push physical security market value beyond $150bn
The global physical security market generated $78 billion in 2016, and is expected to generate $153 billion by 2023, registering a CAGR of 10.3% over the period. That’s according to the latest report from Allied Market Research, which says COVID-19, an increase in terrorism activities, surge in awareness regarding personal security, and technological advancements are driving the […]
Phishing attacks ‘soar 220% during COVID-19 peak’
COVID-19 continues to significantly embolden cybercriminals’ phishing and fraud efforts, with incidents rising 220% during the height of the global pandemic compared to the yearly average. That’s according to new research from F5 Labs based on data from its Security Operations Center (SOC), which says the number of phishing incidents in 2020 is now set to increase 15% […]
BSIA survey highlights public perceptions of security personnel
The current public perception of security officers seen as playing an ‘essential role’ in the United Kingdom, both prior and during the COVID-19 pandemic, is ranked only ‘slightly ahead of traffic wardens’, according to a survey conducted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). Perceptions of the security officer, carried out by YouGov with support […]
