Genie CCTV director riding 100 miles for charity
Simon Green, sales director at Genie CCTV, is embarking on a 100 mile cycle in aid of The Christie to raise funds for cancer research and treatment.
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Avigilon reports strong Q2 success as worldwide sales increase
Avigilon has announced a 61 per cent increase in revenue for the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same period the previous year.
Automatic detection improves crowd trouble identification
A team of European scientists have demonstrated how potentially threatening behaviour in large crowds can be automatically detected and alerted to CCTV operators.
‘Strong preventative measures’ to combat identity fraud
Businesses and individuals both have major roles to play in fighting identity crime, according to the UK’s fraud prevention service, CIFAS.
Pakistan crafts a counter-terrorism policy
Considering that Pakistan over the past decade has become the global center of transnational jihadism, the Southwest Asian nation’s move to craft its first-ever national counterterrorism policy is a major development.
Medium-sized firms to drive IT security spending through to 2017
A new study claims that medium-sized businesses are prioritising IT security in their budgets and will be the biggest spenders over the coming years.
Robbery and burglary rates halve in Australia this century
A new report claims the rates of robbery and burglary in Australia have dropped by a half since the turn of the century. Figures show that robbery fell by 49.1 per cent and burglary reduced by 57.3 per cent.
SIA pens £13m contract for future licensing with TCS
The Security Industry Authority has revealed it has signed a five-year £13 million contract with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Limited to deliver future licensing services.
Unclear future of forensic science threatens criminal justice
The government has been criticised for jeopardising the UK justice system’s ability to convict criminals unless it provides more support for forensic science.
The Security Institute offers members access to The Knowledge Centre
The Security Institute has launched its original online resource, The Knowledge Centre, to help members access a wealth of information acr0ss various of industry-based subjects.