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 for the transport and petrochemical markets. Enabling seamless communication between...

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 three years. Operators based in the CCTV suite at Municipal...

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 where travelers can go to provide biometric data. Starting later...

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 on Channel 4, Windfall Films have created a new feature-length...

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. The partnership covers the supply of automated biometric identification systems...

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 automation and home security systems into a single platform. According...

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. Public Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch issued orders for security guards...

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 been revealed. There were 8.6 million crimes last year —...

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 product interoperability as well as provide the best product solutions...

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 company's network security business. The deal, which has been approved...