Intelligent video surveillance solutions developer Pelco has just released VideoXpert Version 3.7, an award-winning video management surveillance solution. Its intuitive and easy-to-navigate design displays what’s needed and when it’s needed, thereby allowing practising security professionals to make fast and effective decisions that drive businesses forward.…
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Access control solutions developer Videx has added new features and functionality to its GSMPRO intercom system that provide end users with much greater freedom and security. The GSMPRO, which is now expandable to an eight-door access control system, enables individuals to answer calls at their premises…
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Critical events were commonplace across the world last year, ranging from major weather episodes such as Hurricane Irma through to large-scale cyber attacks and on again to the shocking terrorist attacks in London, Manchester, America and Sweden, not to mention many other locations around the…
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Kentec, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of life-critical control systems, has launched Vizulinx. This solution is branded as a sophisticated, yet easy to use fire alarm management system that enables building managers and service providers to monitor and control fire systems remotely. Highly configurable using…
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“Fines for data breaches and spam soar by 69% as ICO signals crackdown” reports The SMS Works
by Brian SimsSince August 2015, the Information Commissioners’ Office (ICO) has fined 104 organisations a total of £8.7 million for breaches in data security and of anti-spam regulations. The organisation has the power to fine companies up to £500,000 for breaking the rules and is now increasingly active…
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FICO-Euromonitor International study shows UK card fraud losses totalling £618 million
by Brian SimsAnalytic software firm FICO has released an interactive map of European card fraud which shows that card fraud losses for 19 European countries hit approximately €1.8 billion in 2016, representing a new high. The UK witnessed the highest losses at £618 million (representing a 9%…
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EC proposes high level of privacy rules for all electronic communications and updates data protection rules
by Brian SimsThe European Commission (EC) is proposing new legislation to ensure stronger privacy in electronic communications, while at the same time opening up new business opportunities. The measures aim to update current rules, in turn extending their scope to all electronic communication providers. They also aim to…
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In a recent report run by Action Fraud and the City of London Police, it has been found that banking malware now accounts for over 40% of recorded malware infections* in the UK. Banking malware is a type of software used by cyber criminals to target online bank…
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Extension to NHS Framework Agreement for Reliance High-Tech boosts UK lone worker safety
by Brian SimsReliance High-Tech has confirmed that its exclusive Framework Agreement for delivering Reliance Protect lone worker safety services to staff in both the NHS and the UK’s public sector is now extended for a further year until April 2017. In practice, the Framework Agreement enables any UK public sector organisation…
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“Hostile activity by Iranian-linked group reflects threat from social engineering” warns CSARN
by Brian SimsCSARN (City Security and Resilience Networks) reports that Iranian cyber espionage groups have been linked to a large-scale and sophisticated campaign targeting members of the nation’s diaspora and at least one Western-based activist, with the tactics used reflecting the threat to UK businesses posed by…