Opinion

The Government recently announced its plans to phase out 2G and 3G services to pave way for 5G and 6G network technology. The prospects of 5G and 6G on our phones seems exciting but providers will need to work hard on boosting the service availability.…

Following the recent service issues Peter Groucutt, Managing Director at Databarracks asks if the recent AWS outage should make you worried… On one hand, the answer to the question “Should you be worried about the recent AWS outage?” is no. AWS handled the issue very…

Hypodermic needles pose a serious and realistic threat to domestic frontline professionals, such as private security, police, prison or civil enforcement officers and paramedics. Robert Kaiser, CEO/Founder of PPSS Group looks at the risk and the methods of protection Facing someone carrying any type of…

In light of the publication of the Manchester Arena Inquiry, Iain Moran, Director at ATG Access, commented: “One of the most startling findings in the report is just how important it is to guard against complacency amongst security staff when it comes to the potential…

Biosite Systems is urging the construction industry to maintain security safeguards ahead of the Christmas shutdown period, following an increase in sites reducing traditional measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). The warning comes as some sites admit they would be prepared to forgo maintaining some…

2N is forecasting that COVID-19 and security concerns will lead to smartphone credentials becoming the mainstream choice for access control in buildings Mobile credentials are set to become the mainstream choice for access control of residential and office buildings, according to IP access control systems…

Litigation arises out of disputes. And disputes arise out of wrongdoing or differences of opinion; both of which can flourish in trying circumstances. With Covid-19 arguably presenting the most trying set of circumstances for decades, it would be a huge surprise if we were not…

As Brits flock back to high streets following months of the induced lockdown, the substantial spike in footfall created will put the public at greater risk of attack, according to ATG Access. With non-essential retail outlets, such as Primark and Sports Direct, now having re-opened…

People need to be on their guard if they return to offices for work when lockdown is loosened says Matt Horan from C3IA Solutions as it is unwise for staff to just to turn on the office computers and pick up where they left off.…

Data protection regulations are clear and have been for some time now. So why are organisations still tripping up? Mark Harper of HSM says a lack of company culture may be affecting their approach to data protection. The term ‘organisational culture’ was first coined back…