United Kingdom (UK) security industry review

Essence Security, a part of Essence Group, a pioneering technology group developing and supplying wireless, cloud-based security solutions for homes and businesses, announced the integration of its proactive, smoke-generating intruder prevention solution, MyShield, with major monitoring station software providers around the world – the most recent and notable being EBÜS, from German software company Accellence, and American provider COPS Monitoring. Additional software providers inte...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced a new way for organisations to transition to the cloud with its Command Connector, which enables third-party cameras to connect to Verkada’s Command platform. It also announced a range of new additions to its platform, including a next-generation door reader. "As we continue to expand our footprint we want to provide customers with a seamless transition to our cloud platform,” said Brando...

Having doors with mechanical security can be a drag on the effectiveness and efficiency of facilities management. While wiring ever more locks to make access control more flexible is expensive and disruptive, a wireless solution built for compatibility can be the answer. It takes a few minutes to swap almost any mechanical cylinder for a digital cylinder and connect it to an access control system. The battery-powered Aperio® C100 Cylinder can equip almost any door without the need for cabl...

DigiCert, a provider of digital trust announced its speaker lineup for its World Quantum Readiness Day event, set to take place virtually on September 26, 2024. Announced on the eve of RSAC 2024, the event is an opportunity to gain strategies that will help safeguard organisations and accelerate their path to preparedness for the quantum era.    Quantum computing “Quantum computing is transforming the landscape of digital security, and we are excited to help organisations prep...

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that the University of Dundee is updating its city campus estate implementing HID® Mobile Access® and signature HID Signo™ readers throughout its buildings to guarantee it has a modern, secure, and reliable access control system to allow staff and students to enter using both RFID cards and smartphones. Mobile-ready HID Signo readers The project will involve buying and installing new mobile-ready HID Signo reader...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expanded the SIA Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) to include the group formerly known as the SIA Facial Recognition Working Group and all its members and has appointed Austin Park, director of technology at NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), to serve as the advisory board’s new chair. SIA IBTAB The SIA IBTAB – an exclusive advisory panel to the SIA Board of Directors – promotes the a...

Skills for Security is proud to announce a new partnership with Eaton, a global pioneer in power management solutions. Eaton has joined Skills for Security as a Platinum Sponsor, marking a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing the fire and security sector through education, innovation, and sustainable practices. Eaton, renowned for its expertise in fire and security systems alongside a whole host of other solutions, will work closely with Skills for Security to support the development an...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce that Samuel Annear has joined the company’s Software Development Team, based in Poole in Dorset, for a twelve-month placement as part of his Computing Studies Course at Bournemouth University. TDSi has proudly supported university placements and apprenticeships for many years, highlighting its commitment to fostering and supporting talent in the next generation of security professionals. Software development...

G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo attracted more than 6,300 industry professionals to Macau in June 2024, with international attendees accounting for 65 percent of total attendance. The significant turnout underscores the global gaming industry’s appetite for innovation and the continued potential within the sector.  G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo The joint event showcased a spectacular display of over 100 exhibitors spanning 22,000 square metres of exhibition space. Complementing the e...

College campuses are meant to be places of learning, growth, and community. Fostering such an environment requires the deployment of policies and technologies that ensure safety and security. Considering the growing role of security technology in the higher education market, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the new applications for security technology in the college and university markets?

The European Union’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) framework represents some of the toughest and most secure privacy laws in the world. Their creation signaled the EU’s dedication to individual privacy rights and generated new standards and requirements for an organisation inside or outside of the EU wanting to do business in the region. This privacy stance raises an interesting question: to what extent (if any) will France be utilising AI-assisted security and biometri...

Transportation enables the movement of goods and people, facilitates trade and commerce, and is crucial for businesses to operate and expand. Security technology plays a major role both in protecting today's various transportation systems and increasingly to make them more efficient. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What’s new in technology serving the transportation market?

Security applications for drones have evolved to provide benefits such as bird's-eye views of large areas, easy access to remote locations, and rapid deployment. However, to date, most drone applications have been outdoors. Not for long. Today, indoor drones are also finding unique opportunities for enhanced surveillance, security, and operational efficiency in indoor environments such as offices, warehouses, self-storage facilities, and malls. Indoor drones can navigate complex indoor spaces,...

As city managers, law enforcement agencies, and first responders face mounting pressure to combat crime and respond to emergencies with limited resources, real-time crime centres empowered by a new generation of data-driven technologies are emerging as an effective force multiplier.  Real-time crime centres Real-time crime centres (RTCCs) serve as centralised hubs where dedicated personnel leverage pioneering-edge technologies to analyse diverse data streams and provide critical support t...

Audio might detect sounds like breaking glass or footsteps before a person even enters the field-of-view of a video camera. Audio also helps to provide context: Someone running in a video image might be suspicious, but the situation is different if they are yelling for help. Furthermore, audio enables operators to talk remotely to people on site, which can deter crime, de-escalate situations, or gather information. And yet, optimising audio is often an overlooked aspect of physical security syst...