Monthly Archives: December 2009

The security week: The year-end one (with BSIA new chief exec news)

It’s been a monster week of security news here on I4S – so let’s dive straight in to our last Weekly Digest of 2009. First – some breaking news. The BSIA has announced the appointment of its new chief executive. … Continue reading

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Thursday is surveillance day

A big day of news here at info4security – with a focus on surveillance. Intriguing. Firstly, we’ve got our report on the UK’s Home Office establishing a National CCTV Oversight Body. What does this mean, and how will it affect … Continue reading

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Wintery Wednesday newsy things

A slightly snowy Wednesday in London. Here is a decent whack of security news to help warm you up. First off the rank is the SIA and Home Office’s consultations on training for door supervisors. Educational, like. Then there’s the … Continue reading

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Banishing the Monday Blues (on Tuesday)

Hello! I am back in the news-missive saddle for the last week of 2009 (security news missive-wise). Let’s do this thing. First up is some very creative marketing from Videofied. They’ve gone and taken the tune of the Buggles ‘Video … Continue reading

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The dangers of photography

Greetings security newsbuddies. A day chock full of informative items etc, so let’s crack on, shall we? First up is the story of the top photographer who felt the full fury of the anti-terror laws (kind of) – for taking … Continue reading

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Added value and strident views

Genuinely fast-paced security news snippets for you today. Get a load of ‘em! Here’s SMT Online editor Brian Sims with his latest SMT Online Editor’s View – taking aim at Immigration Minister Phil Woolas, an update from RUSI, and paying … Continue reading

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Cash-in-transit at the movies

Ho ho ho, etc. It’s 17 days until Christmas, so here are some security news items. A kind of ‘present‘, if you will. This is definitely a festive treat – a movie all about cash-in-transit operatives, spelled wrongly by Americans. … Continue reading

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Curbing boozing and double doctor time

Monday greetings, and welcome to your first I4S missive of the week. This one is short and sweet, like a well-mannered nephew, or something. Nothing at all like an angry dog. We kick off with the door supervisor community and … Continue reading

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The security week: The goodbye Alan issue

Welcome to December, weekly security news digest aficionados. It’s great to see your smiling faces. Even yours. Today’s missive is, in part, a tribute to Security Installer editor Alan Hyder, who leaves us today after 15 years at the helm … Continue reading

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Bench Test and Christmas fraud

It’s one of those glorious days where we unveil a new Bench Test – and this time around it’s the Vidilanz Xtern-Cam, a wireless outdoor number. It’s easy to find out more. Simply click this link here and use your … Continue reading

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