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A thousand new security cameras will be installed on Dubai Metro stations over the next two years, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said. Currently, over 4,000 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are installed...

The civil aviation ministry has written a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, urging him to consider rehabilitation measures for slum dwellers living around the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, citing them as a...

Fool proof security including access-controlled passenger entry, baggage scanning, CCTV cameras and other surveillance measures will be put in place at all metro stations, Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) managing director NVS Reddy said. In...

Barclays is to begin offering finger vein biometric readers to its business customers in an attempt to cut fraud, and is exploring how the technology could be extended to consumers. The bank will offer...

Vicon has announced that its’ previously announced merger with IQinVision has been officially completed. In a statement, Vicon said the merger is consistent with their strategy of providing “high-quality, proprietary” surveillance solutions and that...

The richest temple in Karnataka- Kukke Sri Subrahmanya Temple - is all set to get private security. With average daily footfalls of 10,000, which easily cross 50,000 on important festive occasions, the temple town...

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s decision to introduce biometrics in schools to monitor the attendance has sparked a war of sorts between teachers’ unions and the Education Department. While Mr. Naidu’s plan...

Wavesight Wireless Solutions Pvt Ltd, India, has signed an exclusive agreement with market-leading vehicle CCTV supplier Smartwitness to supply the Smartwitness range of transport solutions to the bourgeoning Indian market. Smartwitness, a division of...

NEC India, a leading infocommunications technology provider, introduced NEC’s NeoFace® Reveal solution in India for the first time as part of its public safety offerings. The solution was showcased at the annual Secure Cities...

Within this month, about half of St. Louis County police officers in US will be recording every call for service using tiny video cameras on their chests, glasses or collars. Several companies are lending...