London Underground upgrades to new RFID solution

As part of a major project to upgradE the facilities of the London Underground, Tagmaster has received a significant order for its new RFID Railtag. The upgrade is an essential part of Transport for...

Anna university to serve as hub for cyber security training

With an agenda to create awareness among students on cyber security, Nasscom along with the Tamil Nadu government, will soon launch a faculty training program on online frauds and security breaches across colleges and...

Researchers use AI to sense through walls

A team of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to teach wireless devices to sense people's postures and movement, even from behind a wall. In their project, christened 'RF-Pose',...

Prama Hikvision to invest Rs 500 Cr in Indian ops

Security and surveillance equipment maker Prama Hikvision will invest ₹500 crore in India over the next few years as it ramps up capacity in the country. The company, a Sino-Indo joint venture, has invested...

HID Global scores big with smart and secure tickets for 2018 FIFA World Cup™

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, was named the “official ticket producer” for the 2018 FIFA World CupTM, the largest and most important sports event in the world. HID Global is...

International fire safety summit to be held on Oct 2

The organisers of International Fire Safety Standards Summit (IFSSS) have announced that the conference will take place on October 2. To be held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, the conference will bring...

CP Plus in talks with private equity firms to raise $100 million

CP Plus, a security and surveillance solutions provider, is in talks with private equity funds to raise around $100 million by September, two people aware of the development said. The company has hired investment bank...

Hikvision wins Best Surveillance Camera Award at NCN Awards

Hikvision has recently won the NCN Award at 11th NCN Innovation Award Night at New Delhi. Hikvision was voted for the most Innovative products of the year 2017 in the Best Video Surveillance Camera...

Smiths Detection to develop enhanced chemical explosives detection capabilities for US Defense Department

Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) is involved in an additional study with the Department of Defense to further refine the performance of the Chemical Explosives Detector (CED) Adapter for use with the M4A1 Joint Chemical...

60 private security agencies face risk of closure

In April, RBI had issued a circular saying that security agencies transporting cash for banks must have a minimum net worth of ₹100 crore—a requirement that could force about 60 companies to shut shop....