False fire alarm numbers continue to rise post-pandemic, causing major challenges for the economy by wasting vital time and resources. Evie Fry, Marketing Apprentice at Safety Technology International explains the issue. The latest Home Office figures from the year ending September 2022 reveal fire...
Common features of the type of surveillance being invested in are said to be high-definition cameras for clearer images, AI-driven analytics for detecting unusual or suspicious activity and cloud storage, amongst others. Aesthetics, IoT and security As well as AI, other surveillance technologies are...
Up until recently, monitored security connections from a premises to Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) have been reliant on the legacy copper wire telephone network. This network has served the UK well since its creation in 1876, however it is due to be switched off...
Hanwha Vision has launched a new IP Audio system. This brings a compelling new audio capability to Hanwha Vision’s leading video surveillance offering, adding another layer of security for users and a further criminal deterrent, as well as providing retailers with performance-boosting opportunities. The...
The role of airports revolves around being energetic focal points for travel and trade, with a daily influx of millions of passengers. Amid this unceasing movement of people, the need to implement rigorous security measures takes on a pivotal role. Access control stands at...
New research from Omdia has found that 51% of leading CSOs are already using video surveillance systems for facility safety applications. This response rate increased to 89% when CSOs were asked whether they expect to be using video surveillance for this application in three...