From the Editor’s Desk: February 2017
Dear Reader
January has been a rather eventful month!
The Intersec Show in Dubai this year was better than expected. In fact, I eagerly look forward...
Amulya Kumar Patnaik succeeds Alok Kumar Verma as Delhi Police Commissioner
Amulya Kumar Patnaik officially took charge as the new Commissioner of the Delhi Police, succeeding Alok Kumar Verma, who has been appointed as the...
Video door bells smooth the way to CCTV acceptance
A new study from IHS Markit suggests there is an increasing demand for integrating video doorbells with home alarm systems. For example, if the...
Indian Coast Guard becomes the first force in the country to...
In a major step towards empowering women and greater gender parity, the Indian Coast Guard has become the first force to deploy female officers...
ADI appointed as Dahua UK distributor
Dahua Technology has signed a partnership agreement with ADI, which has one of the largest branch networks for the distribution of security products in...
Bengaluru’s Namma Metro wants IPS officer to head its security
After operating the Namma Metro commercially in a phased manner for over five years, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is now feeling...
UAE steps up training for compliance with updated fire safety code
Training on fire and safety standards will begin soon with maintenance, engineering companies and consultants already signing up. Classes will begin at the Emirates...
Noida will change bylaw to beef up fire safety
To ensure fast and easy evacuations in high-rises in case of a fire, authorities in Gautam Budh Nagar district will soon propose changes in...
Ministry notifies private security guards as skilled & highly skilled workers
Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India vide its Gazette notification dated 19th January, 2017 has re-categorised security industry workers under MW Act...
Hanwha drops Samsung branding on new cameras, introduces Wisenet 5 chipset
Hanwha Techwin America has launched its most advanced chipset to date, Wisenet 5, and also announced that it would be removing the Samsung branding...