Odisha turns to CCTV in battle against elephant poachers

The Odisha government is reportedly planning to install CCTV cameras in forest divisions in an effort to check hunters and poachers. "CCTV cameras will be installed in forest divisions as part of protective measures," the...

Symantec to split into security and storage companies

‘Norton Antivirus Software’ maker Symantec Corp will split into two publicly traded companies, one focused on security and the other storage and backup, potentially making itself more attractive to suitors. The move by Symantec,...

Turn your old cellphone into a home security system

More than 10 million people have purchased the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus since they went on sale. But before you toss out that old smartphone, you should consider turning it into...

Parking wardens to be issued with CCTV cameras

Traffic wardens in south Essex in England will be fitted with body cameras to deter assaults and gather evidence on poorly parked motorists. When CCTV cars were introduced by local councils, the number of fines...

Special security wing for Hyderabad metro

A high-level committee has recommended setting up of a specialised unit on the lines of Greyhounds and Octopus to take care of security issues of the Hyderabad metro rail. The committee, which included senior...

Home security set for big changes

According to IHS, to date, globally, ‘connected security’ has gained the largest traction on the back of traditional monitoring companies. However, more recently, the market has seen a shift and a movement towards smart...

UBM India announces 2nd edition of Integrator Leadership Summit

UBM India has announced the 2nd edition of “Integrator Leadership Series” which is scheduled from 16th to 18th October, 2014 at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur. The event will witness attendance of India’s Top...

Israel invites India to join new cyber security body

Israel has invited India to be part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest pet project of national cyber defense authority-- a dedicated force to fight cyber threats—during his meeting with his Indian counterpart, Narendra...

5,000 CCTVs to keep an eye on Cyberabad IT corridor

Surveillance along the IT corridor in Cyberabad will be stepped up with more high-resolution cameras. Following the Surat model, over 5,000 CCTV cameras will be installed with 250-km fiber optic cables covering the entire...

G4S unveils Technology Services Centre

G4S Technology recently launched its new Technology Services Centre or TSC, which acts as the master control hub for G4S Technology's video monitoring and real-time maintenance and network operations, aimed at ensuring the highest...