Karen Bomba named president and CEO of Morpho Detection
Morpho Detection, a subsidiary of Safran’s Morpho security business and a maker of explosives, narcotics, chemical, radiological, and nuclear detection systems, has announced that...
Tyco completes cash purchase of Exacq
Tyco Security Products has completed the acquisition of Exacq Technologies, a developer of open architecture video management systems (VMS) for security and surveillance applications...
MPs warn that UK is losing the battle against online criminals
British MPs claim that the UK is struggling to win the war on cyber-criminals and more needs to be done to combat the threat...
Indigovision and Southwest Microwave integrate in new strategy
As a result of its strategic focus on key markets, Indigovision has launched the Southwest Microwave Integration Module delivering a unique video security solution...
No compromise’ in Boston’s £229,000 CCTV overhaul
Boston's CCTV system – recognised as one of the best in the United States – will repay in operating and maintenance savings in just...
TSA set to expand pre-check, biometrics
Agency plans to dramatically expand its pre-screened passenger security program in the coming months, throwing open online enrollment and expanding the number of airports...
Panasonic remote cameras used to broadcast a criminal trial
For the first time ever, remotely-operated cameras have been placed inside a British criminal court to capture a criminal trial in its entirety. Broadcast...
INTERPOL and Morpho sign strategic biometric partnership
A partnership agreement will see Morpho (Safran) provide INTERPOL with a range of innovative biometric solutions and other technical support to enhance global security....
Residential sector gaining steam in the intrusion alarm market
A report recently released by IMS Research, suggests that there may be increased integration in the intrusion alarm industry as more companies combine home...
Israeli security guards now required to leave guns at work
A new law requiring private security guards to check their guns at work will take effect at the start of the upcoming school year....
Crime in UK falls despite police strength cut
Crime has fallen by nine per cent to its lowest level in 32 years in England despite huge cuts in police numbers, it has...
Hikvision and Bosch collaborate to develop new Integrated Solution
Recently, Hikvision and Bosch announced an integration program, which will see Hikvision’s Netra-based NVR series seamlessly integrate with Bosch HD IP cameras, further improve...
Cisco to acquire cyber security firm Sourcefire for $2.7 billion
Networking solution provider Cisco will acquire US-based cyber security solutions firm Sourcefire for about $2.7 billion in cash, a move aimed at boosting the...
One CCTV for every 12 people in Britain
Schoolchildren, the elderly and the infirm are being watched by an astonishing 750,000 spy cameras across Britain, a survey has revealed. There are nearly...
From the Editor’s desk: July 2013
Dear Reader,
In my last month’s editorial column I had mentioned that with temperatures soaring beyond 45 degrees Celsius in the NCR area, it becomes...
