Archive for October 2017
NBCS Introduces Its Online Fraud Detection Initiative
National Business Crime Solution (NBCS), a not for profit organisation that enables the sharing of data between law enforcement agencies and the business community in order to reduce crime, has introduced its latest pioneering fraud detection initiative. Praesidio – the Latin word for protection – is a data sharing solution that offers insight into persistent…
Read MoreLocksmithing Industry’s Biggest Trade Exhibition Proves To Be “The Best Yet!”
The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) has reported record attendance at its trade exhibition for the locksmithing and physical security industry. The bi-annual event, which was staged earlier this month in Halls 1 & 2 of the International Centre in Telford, had a footfall of 2,309 visitors – 50.3% up on the previous expo in 2015.…
Read MoreDahua Technology Launches ePoE IP System
Dahua Technology has launched a range of extended Power over Ethernet (ePoE) cameras, network switches and network recorders that enable integrators to go beyond usual transmission distances. Dahua ePoE IP products support up to 800 metres between camera and network switch or NVR. This solution overcomes the limitations of traditional Ethernet and PoE, which restrict…
Read MoreSecurity Employers Lead The Way With Apprenticeship Training At ‘Banham Academy’
Banham Academy is on a mission to provide industry-leading security engineering skills training to apprentices throughout the South East. The Academy was founded in 2014 in response to both a noted skills shortage and as a means of providing the UK’s youth with practical, implementable skills, which lead to rewarding careers in the security system…
Read MoreKwikset Releases Its First Sleek, Modern Electronic Lock
With Obsidian, Kwikset offers homeowners who love modern design and technology a stylish and secure option for their doors. Obsidian is an extremely slim, modern, key-free electronic lock that can be controlled using a responsive touchscreen. It is the first Kwikset electronic deadbolt to forego traditional keys in favor of a low-profile design. “Obsidian is…
Read MoreSSAIB’s Leading Role In Police Forces’ Pioneering Drones Deployment
SSAIB, the UK and Ireland’s leading security and fire certification body, has helped two police forces in their pioneering use of drones for a variety of crime-related objectives. SSAIB has certificated Dorset Police, as well as the Devon and Cornwall force, to the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice. This ground breaking certification enables both police…
Read MoreKeeping The Burglars With Steel Windows
Difficult to force because of the inherent strength of their frames, steel windows are not liked by burglars. One of the best deterrents to a prospective thief is the traditional ‘cottage’ style steel window, divided into small frames, with interlocked steel glazing bars. Steel Window Association members also offer W40 steel windows that comply with…
Read MoreHome Automation At Landmark Development in York
It may be known as Yorkshire’s ‘Regency Gem’, but St Leonard’s Place – a Grade II-listed crescent in York – has very 21st century home automation and video door entry systems from Comelit fitted in many of its luxurious homes. Offering spacious apartments, elegant mews homes and outstanding townhouses, the development by Rushbond presents a…
Read MoreDanish Company Develops An Anti-Drone System For Stadiums And Prisons
Drones are an innovative tool that can be used to carry, for example, a camera that can take aerial photos. Drones are predicted to have a bright future when it comes to acting as carriers of other objects. However, drones can unfortunately also be used for illegitimate purposes. In Iraq, the Islamic State has been…
Read MoreSky’s The Limit For Ocucon
Ground-breaking new surveillance technology is set to revolutionise the ability of UK businesses to defend against fraudulent cases of slips, trips and falls – currently estimated to cost more than £800 million a year. The world’s first Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) system – Ocucon – will provide unlimited storage for unlimited cameras within…
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