The security week: Shock survey result, and South African crime

Well, that’s surprising. The big story of this week was the results of our CCTV End User Survey – carried out in conjunction with CCTV in Focus – which revealed that almost half of CCTV end users don’t know if their systems comply with Home Office guidelines. Heck.
Also this week we featured a story on [...]

CCTV survey shock result

It’s like security news nirvana today on I4S, what with all the interesting and provocative stories we have published. Seriously!
The big news is that our CCTV End User Survey, which we ran in June and July in association with CCTV In Focus, has revealed that almost half of respondents didn’t know if their systems complied [...]

Drane to go, and Pilgrims Afghan training

Hi all – a sparklingly good day of security news at I4S. Here’s a rundown of some of the highlights.
First up is the announcement of the retirement of the Security Industry Authority’s Andy Drane. Brian Sims gives us his take on Drane’s career.
Then there’s Pilgrims Group, who have been training BAE staff in preparation for [...]

Young crims, Madstock, and Swansea

Today’s security news round-up kicks off with a story about a university study claiming that a non-jail programme for young offenders is ‘too soft’.
Then there’s AP Security, at it again – this time they’re looking after ska survivors at Madness-fest Madstock.
Security Installer editor Alan Hyder has once more metaphorically disrobed and donned his suit of [...]

South African crime, and free registration

Well hello, delightful person. Here’s your rapid fire Monday Daily Digest security news missive. Enjoy!
We’ve got a special report today on the state of commercial crime in South Africa and the measures being taken to combat it.
There’s also the opportunity to register for free as a visitor to IFSEC India 2009 – the single greatest [...]

The security week: Rollercoasters and resignations

What a week of security news! It’s been like an enormous security news rollercoaster of fun, excitement, trepidation, mild nausea, and exhilaration. Wow!
This was the week that British Security Industry Authority chief executive John Bates stood down, less than a year into his job. Curious! SMT Online editor Brian Sims spoke to some leading industry [...]

In-house licensing, and investment win

Today the BSIA answers Brian Sims‘ query, posed yesterday in his SMT Online Editor’s View – where’s your response to the in-house licensing issue? Looks like they are after submissions to have the issue looked at by the SIA again. Responsive!
It seems Peter Mandelson isn’t always a harbinger of doom. He visited KeTech – now [...]

Industry responds to Bates resignation

More on the departure of BSIA chief executive John Bates today (apologies to Stuart Lowden for referring to Bates as the Association’s chairman yesterday – it was an honest slip of the brain, guv). SMT Online supremo Brian Sims spoke to some of the industry’s luminaries on their thoughts about the sudden decision.
Brian also graced [...]

BSIA chief stands down

Breaking news today: BSIA chief executive John Bates has stepped down from his position, less than a year into his role. We’d heard some murmurings of unrest, but it’s still a bit of a surprise. What do you think?
In other news, Arecont and Instek are claiming that their integrated offering is “the industry’s first full line [...]

P-p-p-poker cheats – and some history protected

Oh hi! I’m back from my brief hiatus, wallowing in culture and that, to bring you more exciting and informative news about security. Thanks to Brian for covering during my absence. Aces!
First up we’ve got Visimetrics coming to the rescue and helping to convict a poker cheat. Naughty man!
Everyone likes a museum – they’re like [...]