Biometrics, face scanners to replace registers across Maharashtra police stations
In a year’s time, each police station in Maharashtra will be able to record biometric data of criminals. The state government is expected to...
Safran and FotoNation partner on iris solutions in India
Biometric and identity firm Safran Identity & Security and iris specialist FotoNation have revealed plans to work together on iris solutions for the vast...
Former CBI director Joginder Singh passes away
Former CBI Director Joginder Singh passed away on February 3 after prolonged illness. An IPS officer, Singh was the CBI Director in 1996-97. Post-retirement,...
Hikvision launches website and roadshows for Security Installers and Systems Integrators
Hikvision UK & Ireland has announced the launch of hikvision.co.uk, its new website for Security Installers and Systems Integrators, with tailored content for the...
Under-performing body scanner with ‘multiple loopholes’ at Delhi airport scrapped
The Indira Gandhi International airport has done away with the body scanner machine installed at Terminal 3 due to its poor performance. But with...
Global network camera market sees traction in migration to IP
Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global network camera market to grow steadily at a CAGR of above 43% by 2021. One of the...
Delhi Police turns to night vision CCTV to check speedsters
Delhi traffic police is set to install high-definition CCTV cameras with night-vision facility on select stretches and traffic intersections in the national Capital to...
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...
