Two-thirds of UK companies experienced a data breach in last two years, new survey claims…
According to a recent data security survey commissioned by Infinigate UK and GFI Software, two-thirds of UK companies have reported data breaches within the last two years, with 37 per cent of all attacks found to be made deliberately from within a company. The survey, which was conducted in April of this year by the technology market […]
Industry Spotlight: Business as usual for UK police and security firms?
As a nation, we are still coming to terms with the shocking decision made by the public to leave the EU and, already, police are launching investigations into post-referendum racism acts across the country. Despite these ignorant acts, senior UK police chiefs have declared its strategy to carry on as normal, even with numerous warnings that the Brexit vote will potentially increase the chances […]
Maxxess launches new security and mobile workforce solutions…
Visitors and industry professionals in attendance at the annual IFSEC International Show on June 21-23 were the first to view the new workforce security solutions from the US-based security management company, Maxxess. The first is ambitPulse, a private managed messaging and analytics tool designed to improve employee engagement via dynamic two-way communications to track how colleagues feel […]
Axis Communications introduces three new additions to its M10 portfolio…
The market leader in providing network video devices, Axis Communications, has announced the introduction of three new additions to its AXIS M10 Series of compact cube surveillance cameras, with the aim of exceeding current overall performance and ease of use. The three models – AXIS M1065-LW, AXIS M1065-L and AXIS M1045-LW – claim to deliver features including ‘outstanding’ video quality in […]
Milestone Systems and Nedap form ‘strategic partnership’…
Enforced by the security market’s general requirement for a seamless integration between systems, the leader in IP video management software, Milestone Systems and security technology company, Nedap have announced the commencement of a ‘strategic partnership’. By means of this partnership, both sides are committing to a ‘deep integration’ between the Milestone XProtect VMS and AEOS Access Control from Nedap. As the […]
Industry Spotlight: Consumers growing increasingly fond of smart door lock technology, new report claims…
With the smart home security technology market expected to be worth an approximate $58.68 billion by the year 2020, according to research from MarketsandMarkets.com, it is evident that the technology, which is primarily used for public and office buildings is transitioning to the home market – in particular, digital locks. ‘The Smart-Home Security Report 2016: The Growing […]
Industry Spotlight – Basu: Sports fans and festival goers could become the next targets of terrorism…
Revellers at major sporting events and festivals this summer could potentially become targets for terrorism, according to the Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner, Neil Basu, who said in a recent anti-terrorism briefing held at Wembley Stadium that sport and music venues are vulnerable due to the higher populations of people. With festival organisers and football club executives in attendance, Basu urged bosses to step up all security solutions […]
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 […]