Physical
NEC facial recognition adopted by ‘Star Alliance Biometrics’ platform
NEC Corporation has announced that Lufthansa Airlines and Swiss International Airlines (SWISS), Lufthansa Group airline members of Star Alliance, launched the ‘Star Alliance Biometrics’ identity verification platform, utilising NEC’s facial recognition technologies, at...
Genetec shares its top physical security trends predictions for 2021
The pandemic has caused huge disruption for many, and physical security professionals will need to follow the lead of IT departments in order for them to thrive this year. Genetec has predicted some key trends it expects to evolve, including innovative applications of security technology, a focus...
Ulwembu’s Smart Integration deepens offering with touchless access control and temperature monitoring
Systems integrator, Smart Integration, is proud to announce that it has been named as a local certified partner by world-leading provider of security products and solutions, Hikvision. This move allows Smart Integration to extend its existing offering to include state-of-the-art, touchless access...
Eagle Eye Networks raises US$40 million to transform video surveillance by combining cloud and AI
Eagle Eye Networks, a global leader in cloud video surveillance, has raised US$40 million of Series E funding from venture capital firm, Accel, to continue its growth and expand its technology leadership. Eagle Eye is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) on its true cloud platform to...
Features
Nuance voice biometrics to boost security at Santander
Nuance Communications, has announced Santander is making phone banking more seamless and secure through Voice ID, a system that leverages...
Insights
Why AI is the key to streamlining security operations
Artificial Intelligence offers an array of benefits to businesses, such as powering video surveillance systems which can help to minimise...
IOActive warns weaponisation of drones could put public safety at risk
The global market for drones is expected to grow 36% a year between 2018 and 2022, according to analysts. But cybersecurity expert...
Expert view: The inevitable convergence of physical and cybersecurity
It may not be immediately clear as to how, but physical and cybersecurity are converging and the need for a combination of cyber and...
Home security checklist: what to do before going on holiday
Mohammad Meraj Hoda, VP – Business Development at Ring, offers some top tips on how to keep the home secure during the summer...
Case Studies
Axis donation gives orphanage peace of mind
A fully networked camera solution provides visibility and accountability, letting orphanage focus on what’s important – its...