UK schools warned to take action ahead of summer crime spate
Schools across the UK are being warned to take precautions amid fears of a rise in crime over the summer holidays as cost of living soars. As many schools across the country prepare to close their doors for the summer holidays, specialist insurer Ecclesiastical says schools will be an attractive target for criminals over the […]
60% of firms optimistic about cloud sovereignty innovation and collaboration
Cloud sovereignty is increasingly becoming a priority for organizations looking for secure, innovative, and scalable solutions to manage their data, according to Capgemini Research Institute’s latest report, “The journey to cloud sovereignty: Assessing cloud potential to drive transformation and build trust”. The report finds that cloud sovereignty adoption is primarily driven by regulation and organizations’ […]
85% of disabled consumers say they haven’t requested additional support from firms
More than three-quarters of disabled consumers have not shared their support needs with businesses and organisations when accessing essential services, according to the latest research from Experian. Some 85% of disabled consumers and those with support needs said they had not explained to their bank or building society how they could be better supported when […]
Safe standing returns to top flight English football
The Government has confirmed that Premier League and Championship clubs wishing to introduce licensed ‘safe standing’ areas at football stadiums will be allowed to do so from the start of the forthcoming 2022/23 season. Brentford, Queens Park Rangers and Wolverhampton Wanderers will be the first clubs to join ‘early adopters’ Cardiff City, Chelsea, Manchester City, […]
Functional safety market to reach $8.9bn by 2030
According to the recent study published by P&S Intelligence, the functional safety market accounted for $4,839.2 million revenue in 2021, which is set to reach $8,990.6 million by 2030, growing at a 7.1% CAGR between 2021 and 2030. The report categorises the functional safety concept is applicable to a variety of businesses where modern technology […]
Global physical security market to hit $195.6bn by 2030
Market Research Future (MRFR) asserts that global demand for physical security is poised to reach $195.6bn by 2030, equivalent to a 6.7% CAGR throughout the forecast period (2021–2030). The reports points out that the physical security market’s competitive landscape is ‘enormous and tense’, with new competitors quickly entering the market and existing players making massive investments. With […]
Strong leaders don’t have strong passwords
By Steven Hope (pictured), CEO of Authlogics Many business leaders have had a rough ride over the past two years. However, the corporate world can be an unforgiving environment, global pandemic or not. We live and work in an increasingly litigious world and any indication of wrongdoing or malpractice (intentional or otherwise), runs the risk […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Prime Secure – The UK’s leading eco CCTV tower
Prime Secure has launched the UK’s only 100% Eco-powered CCTV Tower featuring A.I. technology with 360°, 24/7 coverage. Market-leading solar panels and wind turbine deliver true eco power. No battery swaps, top-ups, generators, methanol… just 24/7 operation with no hidden costs. A 7m telescopic mast featuring four turret cameras and powerful A.I. features like virtual […]
‘Advancement needed’ for digital transformation of physical security
Physical security budgets and optimistic outlooks are up along with interest in/adoption of digital and collaborative system design technologies, but similar challenges plague system integrators and enterprise security professionals year over year. That’s according to the second consecutive Physical Security Industry Benchmark commissioned by System Surveyor, based on a survey administered in late 2021 More than […]
Places of Worship Protective Security Fund open for applications
Mosques and Muslim faith schools have been given access to £24.5 million for security measures to protect their places of worship and schools. Research indicates Muslims continue to experience an increased threat of hate crime: in 2020/2021, 45% of religious hate crimes recorded by the police in England and Wales were targeted against Muslims. The […]
